Richmond Planet

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. 30 RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY JUNE 16, 1923 SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS Negroes Should Save Their Money. (Preston News Service.) (By John T. Clark, Ph. B.) A strong editorial in The Worker, entitled, "Black Days Ahead for Ameri can Workers." The article shows that in March the United States imported over $60,000,000 worth of goods more than she exported and that for April and May this difference mounted steadily. It further observes that the demand for labor the country over for these same months has been seriously decreasing, which means that goods made by foreign workers are gradually taking the place in our markets of goods made by American workers. The editorial points very clearly to a period of industrial depression not very far distant. It is very clear to Negroes that white workmen thrown out of work in any one industry always tends to displace every Negro employed in another. Negro wage earners should not only "make hay while the sun shines" but place their money in some savings bank, or in a footlocker, lizard and foolish gewaws. Booker T. Washington Was Right. "Dr. Booker T. Washington knew, and the Negro as a race knows that the economic problem lies at the very heart of the welfare of any race. The possibility of honest bread is the noblest possibility of civilization; and it is the indispensible condition of thrift, probity and truth. No people can do what is right or leve what is good, if they cannot earn what they need." This statement is one of the many new evidences of a conscience stricken South. This statement is part of a speech made by Milton E. Flese, vice president of the DeHarddeleben Coal Company, before the annual meeting of the Alabama Mining Institute at Birmingham. This company may have for years practiced what they heretofore, perhaps, were afraid to preach. However the entire speech is unusually strong and is well worth reading by thoughtful students of the subject. Negro Child Death Rate Still High. The Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor reprints the following from "Opportunity": "The conditions of life among colored children appear to have continuously improved during the years 1911 to 1922 according to the mortality records of the Metropolitan Insurance Company. In 1911 the mortality rate of children under 15 years of age was 10.1 per 1,000; in 1922 it had been reduced to 5.3 per 1,000. A reduction of 12.5 per cent in the general Negro mortality rate has taken place during those years in the death registration area of the United States although the rate is still 60 per cent higher than that among white children." THE CALL OF THE HOUR. To All Colored Republicans in States Where They Vote:— The political crisis which confronts the colored citizens today is of gravy moment. Efforts are being made to strip us of every vestige of our political rights and to deny us any place in the government. Even in our own party there is a tendency to restrict our activities in the administration of the government to insignificant places where we are to administer only to our own group. Race prejudice is the super-government in America and makes a mockery of the Declaration of Independence and a scrap of paper of the Federal Constitution. If this sinister influence is not checked it will reduce us to a state of political serfdom. To meet this exigency, the Colored Republican Conference of New Jersey in Convention assembled, hereby issues a call to all colored republicans in states where they vote to assemble in Atlantic City, N. N. J. July 20-21. 1923 to devise ways and means to promote the conservation of our political rights. This invitation is especially ex tended to those in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky, with New Jersey as host. Some of the subjects to be considered are: Absolute Equality of Membership in the Republican Party, both North and South; The Lily White' Policy of the Republican Party; Our Taxation With out Proper Representation; The Enforcement of the Federal Constitution in its Entirety, Without Favoritism for any Particular Amendment; Concentration of our political Forces as a Means of Preserving our Rights and Privileges. For further information write Dr. W. G. Alexander. 279 Bank Street, Newark, N. J., Dr. P. L. Hawkins. 1813 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J., or Dr. Geo. E. Cannon. 354 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS Dr. W. G. Alexander, Dr. C. T. Branch, Dr. W. m. A. Byrd, Dr. P. L. Hawkins, Mrs. Bessie Mention. Officers of the Colored Republican State Conference of New Jersey; Dr. Geo. E. Cannon president; Mrs. M. E. Burrell, first vice president; W. R. Page, second vice president; Robert Queen, third vice president; J. E. Sadler, secretary; Mrs. Ginn, assistant secretary; W. H. DePaur, treasurer, Rev. H. B. Taylor, chapman. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, June 17. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A.M. Sunday School. Preaching by the pastor. 11:30 A.M. Morning Subject: "The Indivisible Christ." 3:30 P. M. Special Address to Gar field Beneficial Club, Juvenile. 8:15 P. M. Special Services, Patrician Literary Club. Regular Prayer services, every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. On account of alterations necessary for the installation of our pipe organ all services will be held in the Lecture Room. Satisfactory progress is evident in our Emergency Organ Bally and our friends are cordially invited to respond to appeals being made for this worthy effort to improve our services. All donations will be cheerfully acknowledged in the reports of the organ rally teams now at work. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A., B. D. pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., OF BICH MOND, THE NEGRO MARTYR. We do not believe that John Mitchell has done any wrong for over 30 years. He has had the respect and confidence of both white and colored people. He has surrendered to the legal authorities One Hundred Thousand Dollars of property. All his earthly posses sicons to straighten the Bank's alarms and to protect the people from any loss. Are they persecuting this great Race champion and making him the scapegoat and trying to cover up the crime of others? We look upon John Mitchell as a Martyr and believe that when the case against him is thoroughly gone over that he will be vindicated He has our best wishes in his time of trouble. WANTED TO GO NORTH; SHE COMMITTED ARSON. Pine Bluff, Ark. June 15—Information reached the police that Miss Emma Johnson, aged 14 years, had set fire to her home and had openly threatened to burn up the town. It was said that she planned to destroy the Negro settlement to compete her mother to accompany her to Detroit, Michigan. The girl and her mother deny the charges and so far no evidence has been secured to substantiate the reports of residents of the neighborhood. However two fires have broken out in the immediate vicinity recently and were extinguished without serious loss. The girl admitted to the police that she would like to go somewhere to get better education than she can get in Arkansas, but that she did not start fires to compel her mother to go away. She said: "If I were to burn up our home, then we could not get money to go anywhere." AMERICANS KEPT GIRL FROM ART SCHOOL Paris, June 13. According to a statement appearing in the morning papers American tourists in Paris have brought sufficient influence to bear to prevent Miss Augusta Savage, the ambitious American Negro sculp trees from being admitted to the Fountainebleau Art School. The statement of the principal of the school: "that the action of the committee refusing the American Negro woman was due entirely to respect for the feelings and wishes of the American students." M. Damrosch, who is one of the chief sponsors of Fountbeleau school of Art and Music and Architecture, said he felt reluctant to discuss the matter, because it relates to the Art school instead of to music, which is his department. But it should be said that the French professors are not prejudiced against Negro students. "It also should be known that Fountbeleau school is based on the strictest examination of character and type of students. Certificates of character are required by each student enrolling in the "so-called bohemian school." There was nothing against Miss Savage's character, but the action was taken simply because the committee feared that the admission of Miss Savage would offend American students of the school and following the vigorous protest they made supplemented by hundreds of distinguished Americans now visiting in Paris," a member of the committee said. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON DELIVERS THE CLOSING ADDRESS AT HAMPTON. (Preston News Service.) Hampton, Va., June 13.—James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People of New York City, was the principal speaker at the commencement exercise at Hampton Institute. Dr. Johnson declared that the Negro problem was an American problem, involving two important questions for the Negro group. These questions, he said, were "securing individual fitness and winning recognition for fitness in terms of American citizenship." MORE HELP IS NEEDED TO HARVEST WREAT. (Preston News Service.) Kansas City, Mo., June 14—According to George E. Tucker, field director of the United States Labor Bureau, thousands of men will be needed to handle the vast wheat crop in the Southwestern district. The farmer has just begun to realize that he will have to pay higher wages for labor upon the present market price of wheat just tifes. Most of them are offering $5.00 a day with board and lodging included. Thousands of men have already swarmed in to the district, but they are unable to supply the demand. BALTIMORE MAN KILLED. (Preston News Service ) Baltimore. Md., June 14—Losing his balance last Friday afternoon while at work on the roof of the City Hall annex John P. Burgess, age 50 years, plunged 50 feet to the ground. He died in an ambulance while on the way to the hospital. His death was due, it is said to a fractured skull. He was erecting a block and tackle on the rear roof of the building. SMALLPOX RAGING IN CITY OF LYNCHBURG. SMALLPOX RAGING IN CITY OF LYNCHBURG. (Preston News Service.) Lynchburg, Va. June 15—A young man who has been driving a transfer truck for several months has just been quarantined here with small-pox. According to the report of the health department there are several other cases throughout the city. Lynchburg, Va.—The Woman's Baptist State Educational and Missionary convention of Virginia will meet June 20-24, 1923 at the Second Calvary Baptist church of Norfolk, Va. Send names to Mrs Lizzie Willis 815 God street. Mrs. M. Waller Richardson Corresponding Secretary. You are cordially invited to attend the Vesper Service on Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock when the Sunday School of First Presbyterian Church will have charge of the service and will present a splendid program, Mrs. J. E. Harris and Mrs. Nannie Frasier will have charge of this group of young people and are assisting them in planning for this occasion. After June 24th, our vesper services will be discontinued until September. You are urged to embrace the opportunity of attending these two remaining vespers. You cannot afford to miss them. The Choral club rendered a very excellent musical and literary program at Vespers on last Sunday afternoon Misses Louise and Marian Johnson directing the program. It was regreted that there was not a larger audience present to enjoy this exceptionally well rendered program. "The Phyllis Wheatley Branch goes over the top," just an extract from the newspaper reports of our Finance Campaign in last November. The Branch went over "the top" because $1200 was given in pledges payable between December 1, 1922 and June 15, 1923. While quite a number of donors have paid their pledges, there remain still due about 400 pledges amounting to $625.00. All persons whose pledges were due prior to June 15th were not fitted by mail on or about the date that the pledges became due. The management now faces a deficit and a curtailment of its program unless these pledges are paid. A special effort is being made to have them paid by July 1. During this week notices have been sent to persons whose pledges are still unpaid requesting them to make payment between June 15th and July 1st. The Association has only one Finance Campaign during a year for its maintenance, budget and expenditures are made in keeping with the amount raised in that campaign, the Association relying upon those who pledged to have given those pledges in good faith. That 50 per cent of the amount has been paid leads us to believe that the other 50 per cent will be forthcoming and that the nonpayments are due just to a bit of oversight and not to the fact that any one person did not mean to this objection. How many of the 400 will be found wanting when the roll is called July 1st? Let us hope not one. The Girl Reserves are certainly high minded, double jointed and they work hard and don't mind it all year long. Following the Big Mother and Daughter Week. May 13-21, one of the season's most successful events, came the 'Call of Wohelo'—a play depicting camp life—on June 1st and the First Annual June Festival and Bazaar for the benefit of the Kings Mountain Conference Fund. June 5, 6, 7, under the efficient direction of a committee with Mrs. J. R. Mayne as chairman. Now the Business and Professions Girls (Graduated Girl Reserves) are sponsoring a Baby Contest, to be terminated Friday June 22nd at 6:30 P.M. at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A. 515 North 7th street. Benefit The Kings Mountain Conference Fund. The prizes offered are as follows: Most Popular Girl Baby, 3 months to 3 years, five dollars in gold. Same to the most popular boy baby. Handsome gold medal to the most healthy baby. One to a girl and one to a boy. Two dollars in gold for the best representation of a Mother Goose Character Register your favorite baby at once and win one of these prizes. INVESTIGATE SITE FOR CAMP. Miss Hazel Tylter, chairman of the Girl Reserve Committee, Misses B. C. Edmunds and Rose Mead, G. R. Advisers, Miss Ethel Stith of the G. A. C. and Miss Viola L. F. Chaplain, Associate Secretary motored to Ash Cake, Va., Saturday June 9th to investigate site for Summer Camp for the Richmond girls. The farm which is owned by the Strauses makes an ideal place for a camp and it is hoped that suitable arrangements can be made to open a camp not later than July 21st. FIFTH STREET CHURCH BUYS PROPERTY A real estate transaction recently entered in by the Fifth Street Baptist Church has created considerable interest among the people of this city. It is understood that ambitious plans are being considered by the Church Dr. T. J. King, Pastor Fifth Street Baptist Church. for doing a larger service, and that a community center will be the outgrowth of these plans. The property just purchased by the Church has a frontage of 40 feet on Fifth Street and is adjacent to the Church building on its north side. The transaction was handled through the offices of B. A. Cephas, Real Estate Agent. W LL SCOTT DROWNS WHILE SWIMMING IN CREEK. (Preston News Service.) York, Ala, June 14.—William Scott went swimming last Thursday afternoon with some friends in Alamuche Creek and while in the water he was taken with cramps and sank before help could reach him. His body was recovered several yards from where it sank and on the opposite side of the stream. VIRGINIANS AROUSED OVER WHITE ILLITERACY. VIRGINIANS AROUSED OVER WHITE ILLITERACY. Norfolk, Va., June 13.—According to a statement by Mrs. Frantz Naylor, President of Women's Clubs here, there are 4,480 illiterate white persons in Norfolk county. She requested city and county officials to make an inves tigation and then take some steps to reduce the illiteracy among whites. She said that she had found that over 200,000 white persons in Virginia had admitted that they could neither real nor write. THE P. E. A'S. The Progressive Educational Association held its first annual finale last Tuesday night at the Dunbar School. Fine motion pictures were shown, and an excellent menu was served the guest. This association was organized about a year ago by Prof. Benjamin Vaughan, and is composed of about 150 young boys. They have rendered several fine programs, one of which was the "Womanless, Girlless Marriage" and large crowds greeted them on each occasion. Great credit is given Prof. Vaughan for having so thoroughly organized these boys and he has the co-operation of all the Southsiders. Mr. and Mrs. A. Douglass Price left last week on a touring trip to Reading, Pa. and New York. INJURED IN MOTOR CRASH. (Prachsel News Service) San Antonio, Texas. June 13—Accidents which resulted in the injury of two persons were reported to the police last Monday. William Jones, a mechanic, received a fractured skull when he accidentally fell on the wet floor of a garage in which he was employed. He struck his head against an iron post. Reason Johnson was injured early Monday morning when a was on in which he was riding was struck by an automobile. Johnson was knocked from the wagon and received bruises about the head and body. Both men were taken to the Robert B Green Memorial hospital. SPECIAL NOTICE. On behalf of the patents and employees of Piedmont Sanatorium, I wish to extend appreciation to the Richmond Medical Society, Negro Organization Society, those participating on the program, and all who contributed in any way to the success of the health meeting on last Sunday. It is earnestly desired that all holding envelopes and any others who wish to contribute to the fund would send their contributions to 734 North Third Street, Richmond. C. J. Daniel, Solicitor, Piedmont C. J. Daniel, Solkotter, Piedmont Sanatorium Chapel, Fund. —Mr. Randolph Ward of Florence, S. C., called on us en route to Youngstown Ohio Rev. S. S. Morris, General Secretarv Allen Christian Endeavor League was in the city this week. He stated that arrangements were being made for the Young Peoples Congress at Birmingham Alabama in August. This meeting will bring together more than 2,000 young people, church workers and religious leaders. MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND Conn. A Friend Chester Carter A Friend A Friend A Friend Thomas Byrd A Friend Mrs. Harriet Blunt S. S. S. Mrs. Lucy Dabbs A Friend Mrs. A. G. Thompson Donation Pocahontas Lodge No. 41. K. of P. Pocahontas, Va. Lawyer J. R. Clifford Martinsburg, W. Va. Miss Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson Mrs. Annie Sharrah Mrs. Susie T. Winston B. F. Morrell, Jamestown., R. L. Mrs. Elenora Jones Donation MT. NEBO MISSION Rev. G. W. Bailey, Leader 926 Denny Street, Fulton. Sunday School services 9:30 were well attended. Great services all day last Sunday. Collection $44.30. Communion Sunday at 3:00 o'clock. Get off the viaduct car at Denny Street and walk one block. All missions and churches invited. A CONTRIBUT ON FROM JAMESTOWN, R. I. Jamestown, R. I. June 12, 1923. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:— Please find enclosed check as my contribution to the Mitchell Defense Fund. Keep faith. right is bound to triumph over might and prejudice. PRICE, FIVE CENTS A MITCHELL DEFENSE CLUB IN PETERSBURG Petersburg, Va., June 14—An appreciative audience greeted Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. President of the Me chances Savings Bank here to night at the Ebenebee Baptist church. Capt Thomas H. Brown was master of ceremonies. After religious exercises by Rev. W. E. Brown of Richmond, Capt. Brown introduced the speaker, who amidst frequent applause spoke for more than half an hour. Resolutions expressing confidence in John Mitchell, Jr., and belief in his honesty and integrity were unanimously adopted. The following committee to organize Mitchell Defense Clubs was appointed J. E. Williamson, Mrs. Lucy A. Peters, W. T. Stokes, J. W. Harris, Mrs. Luvenia Colea, William Ruffin; Mrs. Mattie Thomas, Miss Sarah Gilfo: Waverly White. The following visitors spoke: Mrs. Lucy Cross, Mrs. Sylvia L. Scott, Mrs. Anna Brown, Col. R. C. Mitchell, Rev. W. E. Brown. J. E. Williamson also spoke and Capt. Thomas H. Brown concluded. Benediction by Rev. W. E. Brown. Mr. Mitchell and party last night in his Stanley steam car. NOTICE! Mrs. Addle G. Hunton to Speak at N. A. A. C. P. Mass Meeting. On Tuesday evening June 19th, 8:33 sharp, Mrs. Addie G. Hunton will speak at the Ebenezer Baptist church in interest of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Hunton is one of the most influential speakers of our group and this is a rare opportunity given the citizens of Richmond to hear Mrs. Hunton free of charge. Mrs. Hunton will be introduced by Mrs. Ors Brown Stokes and supported by some of Richmond's best musical talent. All members of the N. A. A. C. P. as well as all persons who wish to see the work of this organization proper; come out, enjoy the evening and help put Richmond on top. Wm. F. Denny President; Mrs. L. L. Stanford, Secretary. Mrs. Berthel K. Barbee, accompanied by her son, little Atlas, Jr., arrived in the city last Sunday from Durham, N. C., and will spend several weeks here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Georgia A. Price spent a pleasant time visiting her sister in Washington, D. C. DINWIDDIE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL CLOSES. The commencement exercises of Dinwiddie Normal and Industrial Institute, Dinwiddie, Va., took place June 6th. The annual sermon was preached by Bishop W. L. Lee, D. D. of Brooklyn, N. Y. and the annual address was delivered by Prof. J. W. Elchelburger, A. M. of Chicago. Both deliverances were of a high order to large and appreciative audiences. There were twelve graduates from the High School Department, ten girls and two boys. The trustees and faculty were very jubilant over receiving a $10,000 legacy from the estate of the late Rev R. S. Cattene of Asbury Park, N. J. This bequest enables the trustees to clear up most of the indebtedness and to make several needed improvements. At the suggestion of Bishop G. L. Backwell of Philadelphia, the president of the board, a Donation Drive was put on for the month of July for the erection of a new cottage for Principal W. E. Woodyard. Recently a new drive-way with a bridge has been made, the Colt system of lights installed and several other improvements will be made during vacation. The future for the school is very bright indeed. Among the trustees present were: Rev M. F. Gregory, secretary; Mr. J. L. Richie, treasurer Rev S. P. Cooke and Rev C. L. Alexander, vice-presidents; Rev G. W. Brown, Rev L. T. Conquest and Rev J. W. Morgan. The principal and treasurer reported total receipts for the year $24,000. A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years‘ reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months’ : sions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the c people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterpris tered by us . We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years’ a ulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be ing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest su even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging fo us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or w credited tu other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was nu money to meet There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to as4ume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets 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 ii. our own name and while the liability chargeable to us fra source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, whichis ($36,000) 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 cou have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrender. perty with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions w gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we kave defend ... Stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is ‘an outstanding feature crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers— ar : There is no terror, Cassius. in your threats 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. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ee ise eae eae a ad roe une ie ae Dds Suasartibe e eee rea tele paint ee ca ae set Warnes oe sal GA ee Belt Bice Vin arma tat Q Senne sins’ jp eho eid coche eR ct eee eos hed ated eg Naira a la Paces ee ee Fiageoen mesa HR Sih ge Bei ane? ee eer Rete De caeecae at sie FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR. - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Eight Months ..... 0.90 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....JUNE 16, 1923 Pray often, but work oftener. We believe that we shall win be cause God is on our side. Some of our "big men" have spoken and we appreciate their utterances. The outlook is bright despite the dark cloud on the horizon. Trouble knocks at everbody's door, but at some places visited, it knocks louder. Worry kills more people than disease and disease kills a great many people. Some people go just the opposite way that you would logically expect them to go. Yes, we have found out our friends and we have known most of our enemies all the time. There is a great satisfaction in knowing that rest may be found in the grave. When we tell the truth, we are in a measure compensated by the satisfaction which it brings. No matter how you may deceive and misrepresent the facts, right will cont a uppermost in the end. injustice seems to be on the increase, but justice may be seen coming around the corner. We arise in the morning, but we do not know for a certainty, where we shall lie down that night. Some people will sell out earth or the other place for money. Human rights and privileges are forgotten. People, who marry early are better off in a way. They know just what to meet in life to a great extent and they can prepare to meet it. Mismated couples are being found all over the country. They race to get tied up and they tug and pull to get untled. Poor folks live from hand to mouth, but thousands of them seem to be happier than those whose living and upkeep are secured. Gov. Smith of New York announces that he is not a candidate for the presidency. His friends are urging him to be candidate. When we climb to the pinnacle, we must expect terrific attacks from the envious and the enemies, we have made in making the climb. In New York, they sent a man to the postsecondary for having a revolver on his person. Virginia has never had a law as ridiculous as that. Our experience has been that when you honestly earn a dollar and acquire a competency, there are hundreds of people envying you and endeavoring to take it away from you without making an adequate return therefor. We have made honesty and integrity our chief assets during our life-time and that is why our enemies have failed in their attacks against us. Dr. Kelly Miller's words of commendation on us should be studied and Dr W E. B. Du Bois' expression of good will should be carefully considered. France is in a most embarrassing situation in the Ruhr. It wants to let go, but cannot find a way to turn loose with out having the whole world laugh in at her. When all the facts in this Mechanics Savings Bank case are known, it will be found to constitute one of the most outrageous conspiracies in modern times. Rev. Dr .Evans Payne, pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church and President of the Baptist Ministerial Conference of Richmond and Vicinity has never faltered in support of us and our cause May God bless him. We shall fight on until death comes and we hope to win before the arrival of that grim monster. We shall win if our white and colored friends continue to stand by us. Colored people have no idea of the number of the better class of white people, who wish us well and who do not believe the scandalous reports circulated in order to shake the confidence of the colored people in our integrity. We thank our friends, who have been paying their bills and others who have been sending us new subscribers. We are in trouble right along through here and we need monetary assistance and encouragement. Our traducers are weakening and the friendly host favoring us is increasing. A demand is now being made for the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution along side with the constitutional amendment on liquor. The "wets" have suddenly become in favor of having Negroes have their rights since their alleged rights have been taken away. This is a peculiar world and there are many peculiar people in it. It is difficult to express our appreciation of the efforts of many of our friends. Among those, who have stuck to us through "thick and thin" have been: Rev. Dr. T. J. King and his devoted wife, Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson, Mrs. Lucie E. C. Scott, Mr. Edward Stewart, Mrs. Georgia A. Price and her son, Mr. A. Douglass Price Mr. W. E. Brown and a host of others, whom we shall take pleasure in naming. May God bless them all. As for Dr. A. A. Tennant, no one could be more devoted and constant than he has been. RADICAL LEGISLATION The attempt to regulate the habitats and customs aboard foreign vessels temporarily within our ports to the extent of abrogating their own laws is an absurdity, which has been confirmed by a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States and recognized by the President of this nation. Liquor regulation is now being brought to a point where the rigidity of its application will bring about its undoing. The "rule of reason" is no longer applicable and men of large calibre and undaunted bravery are not to be found in the capital of this country. There is, however an immutable law, which will eventually assert it itself. It would take all of the money in the United States treasury and the majority of the wage workers as a standing army to enforce the present provisions of the law and the men selected for this army would necessarily have to be total abstainers. As the matte now stands, whiskey-drinkers are now required to enforce the law against whiskey-drinkers. The result is a monumental joke at the expense of a confiding, but over-burdened people. O, the folly of it! ANOTHER DECISION The Supreme Court seems to be getting back to bed-rock principles of the republic. The following dispatch explains itself: Washington, June 11.—The Kansas Industrial Relations Act received a heavy blow when the Supreme Court today, in an unanimous opinion, deliv THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ered by Chief Justice Taft, declared that the Kansas tribunal was without power to fix wages in the plant of the Charles Wolff Packing Company. The Chief Justice stated that the act creating the Industrial Court conflicted with the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution by depriving the packing company of its property and liberty f contract without due process of law. Lawyers here say that while the opinion dealt with a specific case, the words of the Chief Justice show that the teeth of the court have been drawn, and it has been rendered practically impotent in its action to regulate manufacturers and workers in food, clothing and fuel industries on the ground that these are affected with a public interest. "It has never been supposed, since the adoption of the Constitution that the business of the butcher; or the baker, the tailor, the woodchopper, the mining operator or the miner was clothed with such a public interest that the price of his product or his wages could be fixed by State regulation" said Mr. Taft. The court might have added that it could not be fixed by Federal regulation either. We have been doing all in our power, it seems by State and Federal regulation and ruling to adopt the socialistic and communistic policies without openly espousing any of their dogmas by legislative endorsements. MENTS. THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. We have noted with interest the general feeling of satisfaction over the announcement that Director of Public Safety Allen J. Saville, who has received a tempting offer from Los Angeles California would remain with us but there seems to be "a fly in the ointment" at this time. He announced after consultation with his prospective employees, who had requested him to name his own salary that he would not leave Richmond "at present" as he had work begun by him to complete. This seems to us to mean that if we wish to "head off" that California syndicate we had better proceed to do it at once to the end that we may reach a satisfactory agreement with one of the most competent employees that Richmond has ever had. He has added hundreds of thousands of taxable values to Richmond and his creative, organizing, planning ability is of the highest order. His first duty is of course to his immediate family and the next is to the city in which he was reared. We hope that some movement will be put on foot to retain his services, not at an exorbitant salary, but at a salary in keeping with the size of this city and in keeping with compensation paid elsewhere for similar service. He has been a great asset to this community and we hope that a way will be found to keep him here. As the matter now stands, there is a great probability of a vacancy in the office of Director of Public Works. The facts in the case against us plainly stated is that an entry was made upon the books of the Mechanics Savings Bank by the Cashier or the book-keeper. It was charged that this entry was made to conceal true facts concerning an account. The cashier said he made the entry, but did so at the direction of the President. The President denied this and claimed that even if the entry was made by the cashier, it was not done for the purpose to defraud the bank as the bank had not lost any money by the transaction. The standing of the President was vouchered for by some of the leading citizens, white and colored of Richmond. The cashier was attacked on the witness stand and one of his statements impeached. On the witness stand, none of the statements of the President were impeached. As between the President, who has no charge of the ledgers of the bank and who never made an entry upon one of them in his life, it was ruled that if the cashier stated that the entry was made at the direction of the President and the President stated that he did not, the President should be convicted of the offense. There being a doubt, by the testimony, one against the other, the doubt was given in favor of the prosecution. We emphasize the fact that the whole matter was one of book keeping and there was not any los to the bank. On the other hand, the President had voluntarily surrendered property that with proper handling would yield an equity of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). He was then on a note of the Mechanics Savings Bank as an endorser, the amount of the note being Twenty Thousand Dollars, which amount the Mechanics Savings Bank had secured less the six per cent. discount. No one else in the bank was similarly involved. Still the President, who stated that he did not authorize the entry was not believed, but the word of the cashier was taken as against his word and he was duly convicted after much ado had been made as to his candidacy for Governor of Virginia and the statement was made that he wore "a high hat and a long-tailed coat." This is the case in all of its glaring simplicity. Was such a conviction fair? Was it just? To ask the question is to answer it. Colored people, leaders included are leaving the Southland. The reasons are apparent. Liberal minded white citizens are not countenancing these miscarriages of justice. What can they do about it? THE PRESBYTERIAN PROBLEM The Presbyterian Church, having accepted into its membership people who are neither believers in Chr st nor in the tenets of the Church itself is having the time of its life in controlling these fashionable bodies, where these kind of people furnish the money and control. The General Assembly at its recent session took positive action in this matter and issued explicit orders to the Presbytery of New York. The astounding part of the whole business is that the First Presbyterian Church of New York has as its pastor, Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, a Baptist clergyman, who does not believe in the Virgin birth of Christ. He has increased the membership of the Church at the expense of the fundamental principle of the Presbyterian Church and for that reason, the Church desires to retain him. We doubt if he is a Baptist in good standing, if he fosters and teaches this doctrine for the Baptist Church is as radical upon this subject as any denomination in the world. The report is more interesting. Here it is: The Presbytery of New York yester day licensed to preach two students of Union Theological Seminary, in spite of their refusal to affirm their belief in the virgin birth of Christ. This is one of the essential doctrines of the Presbyterian Church and one of the main issues between Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, special preacher of the First Presbyterian Church and his critics. The doctrine was reaffirmed at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church held a fortnight ago at inlaurapolis, particularly because of the Fosdick controversy. As for the Fosdick issue itself, the Presbytery adopted the report of its special committee, which recommended that the matter be laid over until the last meeting before the next General Assembly, which will be held at Grand Rapids, Michigan next May. The recent General Assembly directed the Presbytery of New York to see to it that the preaching in the First Presbyterian Church conformed with Presbyterian standards. The two students who were licensed yesterday were Henry P. Van Dusen and Cedric's Denton Layman. After a long and heated discussion votes on each were taken separately, a considerable majority voting that both be licensed, was then conducted by the Rev. Dr. Howard Duffield, Moderator of the New York Presbytery. Immediately the Rev. Dr. Albert Dule Ganta, pastor of the Williams bridge Church announced he would file a protest. This he did later, a number of others remaining to sign it. The protest read. "In view of the unwillingness of candidates Henry P. Van Dusen and Cedric D. Layman, on examination to open presbytery, to affirm belief in the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, as recently declared essential by the General Assembly and required by the Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, respectfully protest is hereby made against the action of the Presbytery of New York in licensing said candidates, Henry P. Van Dusen and Cedric D. Layman to preach the gospel." The fight over the licensing of the two young candidates took precedence over Dr. Fosdick's case although the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church where the Presbytery met was crowded as a result of the expectancy of a bitter discussion of the latter issue. This is indeed an age, when some men, and women too will not stand sound doctrine. The iden of applicants for the ministry refusing to comply with the fundamental principles of the Church, with which they are affiliating is a remarkable condition of affairs. They should be manly enough to connect themselves with some other denomination, more in keeping with their ideas or as a last resort proceed to set up a church of their own, where free thinking will be their chief asset and the divine truths of the Scriptures a secondary consideration. A VOICE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DR. JOHNSON SPEAKS. Alken, S. C. May 19, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Sir:—I wish to extend to you my heart-felt and sincere sympathies in this hour of your trouble. I cannot believe that you are consciously guilty of any wrong doing in the matter. I have noted for years your splendid services in behalf of our people; and now it does seem too sad to realize that your enemies have for a time at least the advantage of you. Martyrs have heaten many a pathway to the tops of glory and from the soil moistened with their blood have grown fruits which fed the hearts and enriched the lives of countless heroes throughout the ages. Such, I believe is your destiny and I trust that Heaven may give you the grace and grit to bear it nobly, and smile through your tears until "the morning dawneth." Yours truly, C. C. JOHNSON. A VOICE FROM NEWPORT NEWS. Newport News Va. Hon John Mitchell, Jr. Editor The Richmond Planet, Richmond Va. My Dear Friend:—I congratulate you on the fight you have been making for justice and fair play and I wish to assure you that I am numbered with an unknown large number of friends who are working both day and night to help you win in the end and up to this moment; we feel that you will overwhelmingly win. Keep praying, working and believing and read a part of the 37th chapter of the Psalms of David each day and have no fear of the outcome. Many friends know that you are innocent and that you are being charged for banking negligence that you were not guilty of and that others are responsible for, but their day is coming, don't worry and you will live to see it A VOICE FROM PORTSMOUTH VA. Portsmouth, Va. May 28, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond Va., My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—Permit me, one whose personal respect you always had, to express my deepest sympathy for you in this hour of trial with you. It seems to me unthinkable that you after so many years useful, bene- cial, and sacrificial service for your people would descend to perpretrate the glaring fraud of which you are caused. With me it is not believed to have been done as charged. It seems to me that you are a victim of your own friends for whom you have done the most. But there will be Judas iscar- lots as long as humanity lives in its mortal state. Yours sincerely —GEO. A. MELVIN. Norfolk, Va. May 13, 1923. Dear friend and brother,—I wanted to write to you for a long time to let you know that my confidence in your haze never been shaken. I have pleaded with my people to stand still and not get excited; that you had not stolen anything; that you would replace that which was out at the time Mrs. Famile Ash and I have talked it over and decided that it was one's fate especially, when we try to do right. Re member when Christ was here what they said of Him So there will come a time in our life as christians, to face the crisis. I am praying for your acquittal and if the law will, give justice, it will be done. I remain. Dear Mr. Mitchell:—I want you to know that your friends in Blackstone especially Evening Star Court are deeply concerned and interested in your welfare and extend you the deepest sympathy. For my part, I know of no one who has actually fought harder than you to righten affairs, nor one who has held up better than you under the awful strain. We hope your suffering and great humiliation may me crowned with success. I am praying for you Mr. Mitchell. Your friends are praying for you. May the angels of heaven comfort you. May He who is the only justice stay with you—Be strong, forgive the enemies; The Lord strengthen and keep you. Command me if there is any service in me. I am sure your friends everywhere are the same. Your sincere friend. JENNIE V. JACKSON. 632 Worsham, St., Dewsley, Va. My Dear Brother:—I am writing to extend my deepest sympathy in this your flory trials, ever believing you will come out pure gold. It is not for the wrong you have done, but to crush a true noble spirit; rest assured that the Courts of Calanthe of Northside have unshaken confidence in you and we are continuing to pray that right will prevail, that you will come out victor, a stronger, more determined man to fight for right and God, will be pleased crown you with success and make you like Job, surrounded with more friends and His bourtiful band will supply all your needs. If there is any thing I can do to make your burdens lighter, you have only to speak. I have succeeded in keping Courts together. Only a few dropped out and we are praying that you may be as Daniel; tho in the Lion's den believe and trust the Lord and you will not be harmed. Yours in F. H. and L.. LUCY LOCKETT A WORD FROM PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, Pa. May 23, 1923 Dear John:— I have discussed your case with your many friends here and throughout the State of Pennsylvania and I find them all to agree with me that none but a coward could or would commit the act that you are charged with and no man can say that John Mitchell, Jr. has a yellow streak or ever showed the white feather. We realize that you are in the clutches of your foes, but your friends who outnumber them, are unshaken in their confidence in your integrity and will so continue until the highest tribunal in the land says you are guilty which I hope will never be the verdict. 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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 proprieties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., June 12.—The Children's Day Exercises were held at Mt. Zlon A. M. E. Church Sunday night. The little children under the management of their Sunday School teachers rendered one of the most unique programs. At the close of the program Rev. James A. Valentine was presented by Rev. Hatcher and he spoke in complimentary terms of the future outlook. He also spoke of the great work at Kütrell College. Sunday morning Rev. Valentine preached a wonderful sermon at Mt. Zlon from the subject, "What Doeth Thou There, Elijh?" It was a great message, well narrated. The collection last Sabbath was $136.00. Rev. James A. Valentine, Dean of Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C. spent several days last week, the guest of Rev. James S. Hatcher and wife. Mr. Robert Coles died at his home 502 Second Street, Sunday afternoon at 12:30. Funeral services Wednesday afternoon, June 13, at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church. Mr. Coles was well known and highly respected for his sterling character. He was one of Roanoke's businessmen for many years, and only retired when his health failed. He leaves a loving wife, one nephew and a host of friends to mourn their loss. He was in the drug business with the late Dr. I. D. Burrell and remained with the firm until its close. He had many friends. W. H. Hughes has charge of the funeral. Mendon was made in our last issue of the return of Miss Grace Miller from college. Kittrrell was the school named, but this was an error. Miss Miller is a student at Wilberforce University. Her parents, Rev George P. Miller and wife, attended the commencement at Wilberforce, Ohio this week. Miss Maggie Dehaven was quite indiplowed Monday, but is much relieved at this time. Miss Mary E. White, 1117 Fourth Street, N. E. arriwed home from the Fredericksburg, Va. Normal and Industrial Institute, where she taught the past session. Miss White is one of Roanoke's leading lights. Mrs. L. J. White is very proud of her daughter, who has proven worthy of emulation. To Whom This May Concern: I am making inquiry for my niece, Miss Josephine Woods, who when last heard from twelve months ago, June 6th, was at 1117 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone knowing of her whereabouts will please inform Mrs. Amanda Bonds, 419 Tenth Avenue, N. E., Roanoke, Va. Mr. Lewis Sims, of Hart Avenue, the market man of Peach Road, was taken seriously ill at his place of business. He is one of our pioneer business men and a speedy recovery is hoped for. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher, 115 Seventh Avenue sustained a sprained foot, the result of stepping into a meter box on Tenth Avenue, while on a visit to Mrs. Laura Traynham. She is much improved. Rev. T. W. Cotton, the Presiding Elder of Roanoke District, was in the city Monday and Tuesday on business and was the guest of Rev. James S. Hatcher. Don't forget—The Community Cafe, the home of good eating, has moved to its new home, corner, 622 Peach Road and Gahaboro Avenue. Give us your patronage as before. —Mrs. C. L. Walker, Reverend CHICAGO NEWS. Many visitors from the city were in Morgan Park on last Sunday. Decoration, day and during the week overlooking this part of the city and they marvelled at the rapid growth of this little city. Among the visitors were Attorney S. A. T. Watkins and Mrs. Watkins; Robt. A. Jackson of the Fratern al Press; Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, Gentle man Harvey S. Coffey, Alex Woolridge and Walter Ferris. Mrs. Lou Ella Young 4114 Calumet Avenue D. G. M. N. G., Eden Grand District Household of Ruth of Illinois. Wisconsin and jurisdiction has return ed from her annual visit to the House holds in her jurisdiction and reports that the work is being carried out fine. Mrs. Ike Rymes, 111th street and Ashland Avenue Morgan Park is visit ing with relatives and friends in the south for several weeks. Ralph A. Turner of St. Louis Mo. was called to the city during the past week on important business matters. Mr. Turner is general manager of the Missouri Life and Accident Insurance Co. of St. Louis. M. T. Bailey president of the Bailey Realty Co. 3628 S. State street is in big negotiations with other real estate dealers for the purchase of property amounting to more than $250,000 and if the deal is closed this season, the property will be put on the market at once to the advantage of the Race. Mr. and Mrs. Day and daughter Robert Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Benton. Mrs. Mary Young, Gus Rogers and his mother formed an automobile party Decoration Day and motored to Momenc. Illinois. The party had a most pleasant trip. Jas. A. Parker, for four years secretary of the Pyramid Building and Loan Association will speak before a special meeting of the Morgan Park Building and Loan Association on June 12th at Arnett Chapel. Others will appear on the program and will be introduced by M. T. Bailey who is well known in that section WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. G. O. Wing preached at the Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning and Rev. E. E. Robinson filled the pulpit Sunday night. Both sermons were filled with meat, so that the soul could rejoice. Rev. T. B. Alston filled his pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday morning in an able manner. Night services were suspended. Read the Planet. Pay for the Planet. Then you can enjoy its contents. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at Rural Retreat Sunday. He preach from Gal. 3-2 Sunday morning. In the afternoon at three o'clock the children put on an instructive and inspiring program. Addressed by the pastor Rev. Hebron. Collection was good. At the Franklin St. M. E. church Miss Elizabeth M. Wilson, the noted evangelist preached two able sermons that electrified her large and appreciative audience. Miss Wilson's work her has been a revelation to the community and its lofty influences have given us another vision of God's benefits to mankind. This revival closed Monday night and its success was demonstrated from every angle. There were sixty-eight men and women led out of darkness in to the marvelous light of God. Thirty-eight converts joined the M. E. church; twenty-two joined the Bethel A. M. E. Church and eight joined the Partist church. The nightly collection amounted to $196.70 for the benefit of the church and the Sunday and Monday night collection went to Miss Wilson the saluted messenger amounted to $254.31. Miss Wilson was the recipient of many presents among which was a travelling bag given by the many friends at a cost of thirty-seven dollars and a diamond pin given by Mrs. C. M. Trinkle (white). Miss Wilson actually captivated the citizens of Wytheville regardless of race or creed. Miss Wilson's audiences each night were appreciative and a third of which were representative white people. The town prays for God's most choice blessings to be visited upon her. The choir was composed of members of each church and was faithful and earnest. Miss Eula Scott as organist did herself and community honor. Her promptness, consistency and devotion should be commended. Come again Miss Wilson our latch string heaps outside the door. Prof. R. H. Scott received an invitation to commencement services of the College of Dental and Oral Surgery of N. Y. City to be held at Carnegie Hall. His son Dr. Wydom S. Scott graduates as D. D. S. Mrs. Etta Sheffey left Saturday morning for Columbus Ohio, her future home. Mrs. Alice Hicks of Tremmell, is visiting her mother Mrs. Sarah Sheffey of W. Wytheville. Lev. Garfield Jenkens moved his family to Bluefield, W. Va. Mr. Fred Monroe and Miss Willie Monroe who have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Jennie Monroe have gone to their respective fields of labor. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stepteau and grand-son Master R. A. Hebron return ed from Gilliam, W. Va., Saturday night. Mr. W. H. Stepteau is much improv ed Mr. M. A. Hill of Pocahontas is visit ing his family. Mr. Willie Greenlee, Wytheville's trick bicycle rider, had a bad fall on Main street breaking two bones in his right arm. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. The boys and men are finding much pleasure on the big lot of the Y. M. C. A. Last Sunday was a full day for service by the boys and men of the work. 1. 30 A. M. prayer hour for the workers at the building. The women of the penitentiary had their hearts brightened by the very kind words which were said to them. Madames Branch, Funn, and Cousins. These ladies are some of the best workers of our City and State. 10 A. M. The cry came, call to see us again. A happy hour for all. 10 A. M. the committee found much to be done in the City Jail and City Home. The boys were out in good numbers 4 P. M. to bear President R. P. Daniel who gave them a very timely address. The singing was good. Keep at it boys. 5:30 P. M. a warm meeting for men at the building. Subject: The Man Who Wins. A good one and we were glad to welcome that stranger. His re marks were right to the point. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. a good time for the workers. All boys are invited to the meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. A great gospel meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the building. A great gospel meeting by the Bibb- Class of the Second Baptist church Sunday School taught by Mr. G. T. Walker. The chorus of the 6th Mt. Zien Baptist church Usher Board will sing. 5:30 P. M. at the building, 3rd and Legh streets. Remember the appeal by the Y. M. C. A. for prayer. Be on time. 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. --- FULTON NOTES Our Sunday School last Sunday was well attended. We enjoyed ourselves during the period of scripture quotation by the students of the various classes. Some very encouraging remarks were delivered by Prof. Hancock of the Va. Union University. 11:30 A. M. we went forth on the rostrum while the organ was playing. The invocation was had by Rev. C. B. Jefferson, opening hymn and scripture by the pastor; prayer by Rev. M. Fuller. Sermon by Rev. Hancock. Our hearts were lifted to a better sense of duty; after hearing such a profound and logical sermon, full of truth and power. His theme was: God's Strategy. 8:30 P. M. the pastor preached a powerful sermon. Services tomorrow as follows: Preaching 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. B. Y. P. U. every Sunday 6:30 P. M. except the first Sunday, which is our Communion service. Prayer meetings Wednesday evenings at 8:30 P. M. Rev. C. A. Cobbs our pastor will preach his acceptance sermon tomorrow at the Little Bennel Baptist church. We will leave the Mt. Calvary Baptis Church about 1 P. M. Mr. Herber Preston will carry you down there for fifty cents each, round-trip. Rev. G. W. Coleman preached at the Gravel Hill Baptist church last Sunday for Rev. W. L. Tuck, who was at the First Baptist church, Bermuda Hundreds. We are hoping to have a grand time tomorrow at the New Vine Baptist church. Tomorrow morning at Calvary the pastor will preach on "Paradise" by request. Live music by the choir under the leadership of Deacon Nathaniel Yates. We feel very proud as a Sunday School to have this year in our mids two graduates, Mr. Clifford Mullen who has finished the academic course at the Va. Union University and Miss E. A. Logan a post graduate of the Arp 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.' strong High School the Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School and one of the secretaries of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union. RISING MT. ZION NOTES There was a splendid gathering at our morning service on last Sunday. The attendance is increasing each service and it is evident that larger quarters are needed. At 3:30 was our regular communion service. This meeting was termed one of the most rejoicing of the year. It was full of spirit and religious fervor. Five members were added to the church thru baptism. A special invitation is extended to all the new members of the church to attend the prayer services. It is here the strength is gained to travel the Christian pilgrimage. Teachers meeting every Friday night. Come out. Sick: Mrs. Lucy Berkeley. Philomena in White and Miss Viola Johnson. MONTGOMERY, W. VA. DISTRICT NO. 15 African Blood Brotherhood W. L. WHITE, District Organizer, States of West Virginia and Virginia SUB-ORGANIZER WANTED! Yours for the Betterment of the Race. W. L. WHITE, Organizer. J. S. NOEL, Acting Secy. You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. VIRGINIA—In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Chesterfield, the 18th Lay of May 1923. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Joseph Rosemom is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear with in ten days after due publication of this order once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a newspaper published in the City of Richmond and do what, may be necessary to protect his interest herein. Teste: PHILIP V. COGBILL, A Copy Teste: Clerk. J. E. BYRD, f. c. VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 18th Day of May 1923. MOLLIE B. BUTTS, against Plaintiff In Chancery. JAMES BUTTS. Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond or matrimony, by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of adultery. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a restent of the State of Virginia., it is ordered that he appear here within ten days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interests herein. A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY. Clerk. J. E. BYRD, p. q. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our Banking Plan, which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD C. P. HAYES Successor to A. HAYES' SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 727 N. SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 735 N. SECOND ST. 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PHONE, MADISON 1637 FIVE ADVOCATES OF LEAGUE MAKE SAVAGE “ATTACK ONG. 0. P. NATIONAL COMMITTEE sx SSR BIRICKS. | TOCSRNY :SeeRee (By SP publicity bureau of the Republican National Committee was used by cer tain interests and publications as thr: basis of an uttuck upon the Republi can national organization, While the statement was the exeuve, It was no? the real reason for that hysterical ou: burst. ‘There was significant :milarity “» the nature of the attack among those avo used this subterfuge as an excuse for assailing the committee, and it ts an interesting fact that virttally al, the publications which jolned in tha chorus are earnest advocates of the et fort to drag the United States into the Jeague of nations. Unfortunately there are, in this country, interests, organizations, ant publications that may he generally de pended upon to take the European siae whenever conflict arises between American and European interests, It 1s appropriate at this time to cali attention to the fact that the real reas on such interests and publications are sdi-pleased with the Republican nation al organization 1s because it stands with the 16,000,000 voters who, in the 1980 elections, voted against the Ieag- ue of nations and European politicat entanglement. The vote came at the close of a campaign in which those were the leading issues discussed, ‘The vote represented the mature and dec erate decision of the American peopi+ ‘The Republican —_administratioa came into full power armed with that mandate and pledged to its observ- ance. ‘This pledge it has faithfully kept, The Republican National Com- mittee has consistently supported the forelgn policy advocated by the Repub iitean party fn the 1920 campaign. "The American people are still of the same mind they were in 1920, notwith standing persistent misrepresenta tions to the contrary, and the events ‘of the two last years fully cobfirm the wisdom of their decision. ‘The organizetions and publications referred to would disregard the. mit~ «late of the people in 1920 and depart: ‘from the approved policy of the United States since the administration or ‘Washington, They have an obsession to get this country entangled in fo~- eign embroilments. They believe it should use its resources and, If nece~ sary, its young men, to further the ‘n “torests and carry ont the purposes of ertain European countries -, The interests and organizat‘on~ Whiclr advocate these things are well Minanced, Their machinery for writ Yen and spoken propaganda fs tremen ous and tireless. The publication» sepresenting them and in sympathy with them are vigilant and ably edited "They view every public problem—be. Ve the tariff, law enforcement, foreign loans or whatever else—from the standpoint of foreign interests. ‘On all public questions the Repubt: ean National Commitree supports the American side of the discussion. Io taking that position it can hardly ex pect the support of those organizations and publications which favor the European side. Being opposed to joining the league of nations, to meddiing in Europe. to ‘becoming entangled in foreign pol'- tics, does not mean {solation. Amer: ca has never heen fsolated, yet Amer! va has always kept nloof from Burop- van entanglements. America has been ‘ever ready to assist European coun- ‘ries, provided that assistance could be Biven without involving us in Europ ean politics. America has always main tained the most friendly relations with Europe and enjoyed its cont. denge and respect because we were noi | a party to its political disputes and 1s | herited hatreds. ~Cuitivating the most friendly rela- tions possible with every foreign na | tfom.~ consistent with our interests and our best traditions, is the Ameri can policy, as it is the policy of the Ro publican party. It is also the Amer! ‘an policy as it is the Republican pol fey, that no foreign nation-or-forelgn ‘popaganda should determine for us’ Jast what our foreign relations should ‘be. All Republicans may rest assure’ that the Republican national organt- ‘Za{{on will remain true-to this policy and ‘that it will continue tp view and dscuss public problems “from the standpoint of “America first,” LABOR SITUATION IS ACUTE IN VIRGINIA. (Preston News Service.) Richmond, Va., June 8.—The seaz- ity of farm labor has become more acute as a result of the continuea ims gration of Negroes to northern indus trial centers, and farmers who depend uzon day labor are finding it d'meult and many instances impossible to s¢ cure help to plant normal crops ac cording to a report issued by the Fed erat Reserve Bank of Richrond in sits monthly review of Inhor condit’ons in the fifth Federal Reserve District Next to farm laborrers, the great ‘est scarcity seems to be in the build- ing industry and allied fields including lumber and brickmaking. Skilled work men are needed in construction work. while lumber mills can furnish employment to many ungkilled labor ers it 's reported. A serious shortage ‘exists in the logging camps and mill yards. ‘There is a slight scarcity of Jabor In the box and shook factories. but the supply of workmen in the text fle and other manufacturing lines. ‘n aluding tobacco, fertilizer, furniture ‘és sufficient for the present needs. “4 4s sald that practically all of tho ‘ndustries in ths district are operat ‘ng as fully as the labor supply wilh permit, There has been a tendency to raise wages in some of the industries. Mut on the whole there has beon but ‘tlle competitive bidding for satisfac ‘ory labor. Manufacturers appear to he willing to curtail production great ‘ly rather than advance manutacturing costs by increasing wages. ‘The experiences of 1920 are stil ‘fresh in the m'nds of manufacturer: and they realize that, unless costs te consumers are kept within hounds, con ssumption ts likely to be affected | ani they are now watching very closely the consumers reaction to every change in the cost of manufacture which may increase the selling price. In Uris district the workers themsely¢s Inve some appreciation of the situat- ‘ion and while there appears sporadic strikes from time to time,,, labor ox the whole Is reasonable and no serious disputes have arisen during recent months. Manufacturers feel that the lack of strikes in this district is due in a large measure to there being such a small number of foreigners employed in this district. —+-2--__- WISCONSIN HOUSE Approves Measure Against Enforce- ment by Four-Vote Margin. SENATE OFFERS SNAG TO WETS’ ASPIRATIONS. Prohibition Looms Large as Issue in Campaign of Next Year. Madison, Wis., June 7.—The Wis consin Assembly today approved _ the ‘Tucker bill to repeal the State dry en forcement law and sent it to engrose ment. ‘The vote approved was 47 to 43. ‘The question of final passage in the Assembly is expected to be dectd ed in favor of tho “wets” by virtue of the two 47 to 43 votes favorable to the measure today. Shortly before the ap proval and engrossment act the Asseia bly refused to kill the repealer by an fdentical ballot. After final passage the measure then would go to the Senate, which ha» killed a half dozen less drast: 1 anti-prohibition proposals. A hard fought battle of two hours Preceded the decisive wet victory. Madison, Wis., June 7—A triple drive against prohibition got under way today in ths assembly of the Wis consin Legislature. ‘The wets in the majority so far thls pass the Tucker bill to repeal the State prohibitfon enforcement law, schedul- ed fora vote today. ‘Thirty-five anti prohibition Assemblymen at a meeting that ended at midnight pledge? their support and claimed today that fifteon more had been secured, enough to pass the bill by seven votes. FEDERAL COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTIONS. The fol:owing resolution was adopt- ed at the meeting held at the National Otfices of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, on Friday May 11th, touching the lire and work of Dr. H. H, Harris, one of the foremost of our brethren, u brik Mant orator who at the time of his death was serving in the capacity of Secretary of the Elias .. Morris Me morial Commission. Resolved: That in the _ passing ot Rev. H. H. Harris of St. Loui, Mo., a former member of the Federal Cow cil and the National Baptist Conven tion, the Administrative. .Committex records its sense of bereavement tn the loss that will be felt in the Coun: cil_and the Christian. Church, Renolved: That this expression be extended to the family of the late Dr Harris and also to the National Sun. ist Convention. On behalf of the Admtnfstrattve Committee, ete (Signed:) ©. S. MCFARLAND, General Secretary. ‘This same organization passed s1m- Yar resolutions in memory ot Ur. Parks of Philadelphia, Pa., und Dr. Henry of Vicksburg, Miss, MEMPHIS TEACHERS TAKE SUMMER COURSE Memphis, Tenn., June 15.—A spec. ial train of more than 200 teachers ot ‘the Shelby County system and the Memphis City Schools left here last Tuesday night to take special and pro fessional (raining at the A. and &. State Normal School summer cours: in Nashville. W. J. Hale, president of the State Normal school went to Nash ‘vile with the Memphis delegation, De. Hide “told “newspapermen that | the school has enrolled more than a thous: jind teachers from every county: in tho State and from States adjoining who will pursue work of different phases in agriculture, domestic se: ence and arts. Commenting on the awakened inter. est the Negro teachers of the Stato have taken in an effort to become ef clent teachers Dr. Hale said: “It 1s particularly gratifying to me to see the eagerness of Negroes to learn. Tt bespeaks volumes of progress for no only Tennesseo and the whole South ‘ut for America, The more intelligent we make the eftizons of our land _ the better citizens they will become and this ‘mprovement in intellectual at tainments will bo reflected in thei characters and conduct.” ‘The Memphis delegation was beaded by Mrs, Cora P. Taylor, Supervisor Negro schools in Shelby county. Prom inent among thoxe attending the sum mor school are: Prof. C, P. Hamiiton Principal of Kortrecht. High School; Prof. 7, J. Johnson, Principal of Woot stock Training Schoo! and Prof. B. M Young, Head teacher, SPANISH ARIAY LOSES ONE THOUSIND MEN WW FIERCE BATTLE WITH ARICHN WARRIORS HO BALY ONCE MORE TO ABDUL KIM, THE MOO | Madrid, June 14.—The Moors hav« done it again. Spain has suffered an ‘other severe military reversal in Mo rove. The Rifflan leader, Abdul Krirz ‘who inflicted such a crushing defeat on the Spanish arms over a year age and who was paid an enormous ran som for the large number of Spanish prisoners zaptured wy bls forces has once more assumed the offensive. Thy tribesmen have flocked to his stand ard in enormous number, and the Rif an leader, who graduated from one of Burope’s leading military academies, has proclaimed a Jehad or Holy Wat against the Spaniards. | To avert a threatened danger to their lines of communication between Tetuan and Sheshuan the Spaniards had d:spatehed a company site force including three squadrons of fighting air planes, which, however were mcstly used for bombing unfortitied villages, to break and disperse the re) el concentration. A Spanish force of 10 000 men encountered the Moroccar, petriots strongly entrenched. ‘The Spaniards bombed the _ patriot forer, ard after a searching fire from thels guns, launched three infantry attacks, ali of which were beaten off with heavy losses. The patriot force magni ficently stood {ts ground during th's baptism of fire. After the third Spap ish attack bad failed, the Moor launched a counter attack with such deadly effect that the Spanish forces sought safety in flight. A cavalry charge was then launched by tho Moors and ruthless destruction ove: took many of the fleeing Dons and thefr valorous British, French and Amertean (white) allies who are serv ing the Spanish tyrants in the Span ish Foreign Legion. ‘The Spanish Foreign Legion wos 2 most totally destroyed. Many of {ts members, as will be remembered were 1ecruited last summer in the Unitec States and the British Isles. ‘They now sleep on African soil and hear the Moor’s conquering tread above them. The Forelgn Legion and some na- tive troops were placed in the van of the attacking Spanish Army. ‘The Dors stayed behind “in support.’ When the fun was over and the flight begun, the Dons led the van of the fleeing army. ‘his latest reverse has produced a painful effect in Madrid and serves to strengthen the hands of the Spanisk Communists who are demanding com plete withdrawal of Spanish forces from African soil. In these circles, 19 is now satirically suggested that per haps the Spantsh capitalists will emul ate the example of the Italians after the Inter were whipped by the Abys sinians at the battle of Adowa. N. A. A. GC. P: MOVES INTO LARGER QUARTERS. After nearly ten years occupation of Its offices at 70 Fifth Avenue, the Nitlonal Association for the Advance ment of Colored People on July 1, 1s moving to larger quarters at the corn er of Fifth Avenue and Fourteenth Street one of the busiest corners in New York City, it was announced” to: “ay. The Association has leased for aterm of years, the entire fourth floor of the Mercantile Bank Building at 69 Fifth Avenue which will be the new address of the N. A. A.C. P., be- sinning July 1, of this year. | The new quarters front on Fifth Ave rue and on Fourteenth street comprise & floor space of 5000 square fect an’ will house besides the N. A. A. C. P, Mos, the editorial offices of The Critia, —-2--____ EDITOR HARRY C. SMITH | WISITS WASHINGTON, Washington, D.C., June 14.—The recent visit to this city of the Hon. Horry C. Smith, Editor of The Gazetts hes occastoned cons derable talk among the politicians and among those wh) are carefully watching every move: ment of our racial leaders, Mr. Smith had a conference with: the Pres’dent and ft has heen rumored that ft was a heart to heart talk, a talk that covered every phase of the racial situation partiewlarly in tts re: lations to economic and political con- ditions, Among other subjects discuss ed, it is sald that Mr. Smith pleaded for a more liberal administration ot the rural credits legislation enactes by Congress and expressed the hope that in the matter of loans on farin property that the 1600 Afro-American farmers in Ohio, who operate farms valued in excess of nine million do. lars, be permitted to negotinte long term loans under the same favorable conditions that are given to farmers belonging to other racial groups. [- 4s understood that Mr. Smith argued that our farmers paid taxes the same ais all other farmers and that the Were entitled to nothing less than a square deal, especially under a Repnb ean ndministration. In a conference with other prominent men, the question of the industrial de velopment of the race in Ohio came up for discussion. Concerning this Phase of racinl development, Mr Smith assured the group that he would exert every influence possible to have the Governor of Ohio appoin' an efficient man of the race to a place in the Ohio Industrial Commission where he would be in a position te Pay particular attention to the we! fare of those of the race who are er gaged in manufacturing and mechant cal occupations. Mr. Smith also expre: ed an interest in the splendid progres. being made in Ohio by the buildin; 4nd loan associations under the con trol and operation of Afro-Americat officials and suggested that Ohio migt be the first State to extend officia recognition and encouragement to th’ group of constructive men who ar’ he'ping to solve the housing situatior through the method of home owner ship. ‘These new Ideas injected into tn. political atmosphere by Ohio's p'once: Afro-American Editor has hed the e! fect of directing our attention to th economic as well as to the political d velopment of the race whose succes: depends largely upon its ability to et fect conatructive industrial, financia and political organization. —CHAS. E. HALL. ——_-2- Jersey City, N. J—Mrs, Emma Eliz. abeth Victoria Cole, (nee Harris) of 19 Oak street, this city passed away last Monday afternoon at her home. afver a brief illness of only one day. ‘Mrs, Cole suffered an attack of heart failure and the breaking of a blooa vessel in the head. Taking {ll on Suu day last and succumbed the following efternoon, without regaining conscl- cusness. Mrs. Co’e was one of the olu residents of this city and stood high In the social and fraternal life of the city. She was married 31 years ago In this city. by ber brother, Rey. D. W. Wisher and was buried on her anniver sary day. She was born in Norfolk. Va. and came to this city more than 35 years ago. Her husband Rolami Van Doran Cole who fs a music in- structor of long standing in thts city ‘and also the metropolis was bleseed with two children, Coralezia (Graves) and son Louis both living and four grond-children, ‘The funeral services were held from ‘the late residence last Wednesday evening and was largely attended by friends from,several cities. Mrs. Hen- ry Clay of Boston, Mass... and Mrs Nennie Stewart of Washington, si ters-were present for the funeral aleo her ee Rev. D. W. Wisher <f Summit, N®J.,. a niece, Mrs. Ann» Ware of Philadelphia and the daught er of Mrs. Stewart of Washington, to gether with many other relatives and friends were present. The interment was held at Bay View Cemetery Inst Thursday morning with John E. White Funeral Director. She was a member of the Dorcas Court of Calanthe and the Silent Circle of this city and the Mothers club, Rev. Brown of the Church of the Incarnation officiated ai the funeral.. The floral tributes wer. extremely numerous and so beautifu: that a photograph was taken of them. ‘The funeral wag one of the largest he'd in the city for some time past, be ing a large automobile cortege. Flora wreaths were received from many ‘tf the pupils of Mr. Cole and also froia the business houses with which he las been connected for some years post Mrs. Cole's son-in-law, Mr. John Wray es is well-known, being Superintend ent of the Monumental Baptist Sur day School also the local agent for the several race publications handles in this city. Singular was that Mrs. Cole war buried on her 31st anniversary of her marriage to the very day. In the deatt of Mrs. Cole the city has lost one ot its well-known residents and also a faithful mother, well known in the community and will be greatly missee in both her home life and social like- wise. . ea) (Preston News Service.) Vuiparaiso, Ind., June 13—At th: trial of Harry Diamond, recently con: victed of murdering his wife, evidence wes brought out that D'amond had pleaded with his wife to say that thei; Negro chauffeur, William Armetrong hod shot her. The State introduced evidence, statements made by Mrs. Dinmond before her death, in which she charged her husband with the slat ing. She declared, according to testi: mony, that Diamond shot her and Armstrong, and then beat her over the head with the gun. And that while tax int, her to a drug store in Chicagy, aiter the shooting, Diamond pleade| with her to blame the shooting on Armstrong. Mrs. Diamond's state. ments, made to Chicago authorities were corroborated on the stand by ses oral witnesses. . (Preston News Service.) Plainfield, N.J., June 13—It ts claimed that disturbance punctuates with throwing of stones, marked the meeting held here by the ku klux klan of Franklin county. The city officials eppeated to the large crowd to tiphold the law and not disgrace the name ot the city whereupon the crowd disper: ed. It was reported that the officers resuested the klan ‘to abandon the meeting and their wishes were com: pled with. |, 4 number of citizens are of the opin fon that many of the officials are klans men and that the meeting was no broken up. Strong sontiment is devel oping against the klan and it is openly stated that unless the officials of the city put an end to the klan in the city citizens will take the law into their ewn hands. —_+-=--— - BLACK STAR MONEY ~ WAS NOT STOLEN (Preston Newa Service) New York City, June 13.—Miss Car- rle Leadatt, former secretary of the Universal Negro Improvement Assc- elation, testified in Federal Court that none of the money received for stock had been taken in by Marcus Garvey. She said that all that part ot the business was carried on by Fil- ward Smith-Green and George Tobias secretary and treasurer respectively. Ail the money passed over the counter {n their office. She further explaines, tht’ Mr. Garvey had drawn a check for $500 from the account of the Black Star line just before going to Canada on hfs honey-moon. She said he mark ed the check stub, “Cash in hand of president in case of emergency ot trlp to Canada.” Lady Florence Bruce, Duchess of Uganda, testified that she worked for Garvey on the Negro World and thai sho drew her pay from the Black Star Line. The testimony of Mrs. J. Jenkins supported the testimony of Miss Car rie Lendntt. James Hercules, a boata. wain on the Yarmouth told of the trip to Cuba with the cargo of whfskey. He sald that when all the crew had gotten drunk he saw Captain Cockbyrb pasy several cases of whiskey over the side to @ rowboat. (Preston News Service.) Birmingham, Ala June 16—It 1s reported that Governor Kilby maec the suggestion at a meeting here that convicts could be worked to advantage in coal mines, those owned by the State. He was careful it is said, to bring out the point that the workin, of convicts in coal mines was not. ob: Jectionable but thet the working ot them anywhere under the convict least system, now {n vogue, was the unde- sirable feature which should be dis- Densed with. There ure certain coai Inds owned by the State and whore convicts could be put to work to Kool wivantage, he sald. (Preston News Service.) Okemah, Okla., June 14—A mob which assembled here Monday night apparently intending to storm the county Jail where it was belleved that two Negro boys were being held after 2 white youths tad been stabh ed in a fight, arrived too late, Sheriff McKinnon, fearing trouble rushed the boys to Okmulgee, before tire mo’: had formed, it was learned at the Sleriff’s office Tuesday morning. | The Negro boys, Bell Lee and Her bert Johnson were alleged to have ser Jovsly cut two white boys in a fight which had resulted when the four met ona sidewerk. Neither pair would give right-of-way and a fight ensued, All of the boys were less than 16 years of age. «Preston News Service.) Wilberforce, O., June 14—The Six Heth Antal Commencement exercise: lof Wilberforce University will be held June 17th-Zist. Among distinguishe: kéucators and churchmen taking part on the program are: Bishops, Joshus 14, Jones, Levi J. Coppin, W. H. Heard and B. F. Lee, Dra, R. C. Ransom, R. Aiight, H. Y. Tooks, Hon, sults Tames and others. Bishop J. M Con ner will have charge of the anniver ‘ary exercises and the commencement jadiress to the graduates will be deits ered by Congressman L. C. 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Palm Beach, Fla., June 14—It is said that Henry Simmons was dislik ed by the whites in this section be vat: he was an outspoken man sna feequently assailed the southern whites about the way they treatet American Negroes. Simmons wis a na tive of the Bahama Islands. He is said to have been an industrious man and was well liked by his employer. A few days ago a white policeman, a native of Staunton, Va. was myster fously murdered. This gave the dis gruntled whites a pretext to seek ven geance upon Simmons. They quietly formed a mob and last Wednesday night spirited Simmons to a woout along a seldom traveled road, hanger him toa tree and then riddled hiy body with bullets, Tha next day = white deliveryman was passing the place and reported that he saw a Ne gro’s body hanging to a tree severa miles from the city. Officers went out nnd cut the body down and brought it to the county morgue, where a coro ner’s inquest was held’ and a verdict was returned that the man had met his death at the hands of unknown persons. Just what steps county and state officials will take to bring the Iynchers to justice is yet unknown as no statement fn. official circles has been issued in this connection. ——+-2 WANT TO GET BACK HOME, (Preston News Service.) Helena, Ark., June 14.—During the past several days, {t is sald, that num- erous telegrams have reached Helena and points in this section from Negro ea who went North several months ago. Practically all of the telegrams are requesting transportation back home from members of their familles or their former white employers. Here ts one received from Henry King, who went to St. Louis severm months ago, by R. C. Austin. “Want to come home, wire ticket immediately by Western Union.” According to C. 'R. Calvert, froigtrt and passenger agent and W. M. 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C. of the Grand Court of Virginia is in trouble and feel it our duty as Sir Knights and Courts of O. of C., to go to his rescue and all in our power to help him to defend bimself and his honor. So I am asking you all as Sir Knights and Courts O. of C., to start at once a Mitchell Defense Fund and raise not less than Fifty dollars and send it to him. Let others say or think what they will or wish, but for the Light of Shiloh Lodge and Boykins Court, let us stand by our G. C. and G. W. C. now as we have in the pass and if any of you haven't anything to give, wish him well and pray for him and God wilt bless both of you. You all, as a Lodge and Court have always listened to what I had to say and have found that I have never m'a led you in any way and I am asking you to hear me now in this. I am asking you all to do. I am not asking any more of you than I am willing to do, so you may start your list with my name for $1.00. Hoping to hear from you all from time to time as to the success you all are making. With best wishes, Yours in F. C. and B., D. W. WHITFIELD, Ex.D. D. G. C. POCAHONTAS LODGE MEMBERS RALLY TO THE HEAD. Deputy Johnson in the Foreground. Pocahontas, Va.. June 9, 1923. Dear Sir and Brother:—Inclosed we are handing you our check for $25. 00 as contributors to Mitchell Defense Fund. We are familiar with the case through the papers and we feel that Sir John Mitchell, Jr., has not com- mitted any crime. Therefore, we are standing willing to do any thing that we can. Our fini- ancial aid is at his disposal. From Trustees of Pocahontas Lodge No 41, K. of P. J. W. BETHEL, C. C. D. C. JOHNSON, Chairman Trustee Board. U. S. G. FROE, A VOICE FROM ROANOKE. Roanoke, Va. June 11, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell. Jr. Standing as you are upon the block as the hostage for your people and the right of all people, listening to the cruel jeers of those who have forgotten their sacred obligation—look! Amid the dark clouds about you stands the Damon. (Prayer.) Through and by him the entire race and all races have stayed the cruel executioners of frightuousness. Through Him I shall ever present your case and your worth to the world to God who rewards the life and not the color. Remember this: Out of the hottest flame We obtain pure gold; Braving the cruelest shame Proves the noblest Soul. Ever yours in F. G. and B., REV. P. G. GRAVELY, 123-7th Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Va. ATTORNEY CLIFFORD. Martinsburg, W. Vr. June 11, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Friend Mitchell:— God knows my heart goes out to you. I hope this little gift will be re- ceived in the spirit the Widow's mite was. I shall keep my ear to the ground and if I find a duplication be necessary, you shall have it. Mrs. Clifford and her sister, Mrs. C. F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of Howard University, boldly believe in your honesty. I still have faith in your Supreme Court in your behalf A VOICE FROM GRAHAM, VA. Graham, Va. June 3, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Thinking of you as a biother affords me much pleasure in telling you not to fear, because I have asked the Lord to help you and He has never failed to help me. Please dont doubt Him. He will save you. Now don't for get me and what I have said to you; don't thank me, but God. He has for given you, now be at ease. God is with you. Now pray for me. Your friend, BRAXTON RODGERS, Lodge No. 165, K. of P. Box 356, Graham, Vp St Matthew 8-8. A VOICE FROM ROXBURY, VA. Inclosed you will find my subscription to The Planet as I am following your case with great interest and do not care to miss one issue of your valuable paper. I have been a subscriber to the Planet for over twenty-five years and have always had implicit faith in your honesty and integrity, and my faith in you is still unshaken. I believe that it is a plot of those who are jealous of your progress as a Negro and your ability as a man. Fight it out Mr. Mitchell, your cause is the common cause of all. Your people, the people whom you have loved and done so much for, will stand by you. If all the lawyers, judges and courts in the world convicted you and said you were guilty, we would still believe in you and love you. "In spite of rock and tempest's roar. In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes are all with tha— Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears, Our faith triumphant o'er our fears. Ae all with thee,—are all with thee!" Sincerely yours, REUBEN C. CARTER. A VOICE FROM NEW YORK. New York City.. June 12, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Enclosed you will find the sum of One dollar ($1.00, though small in its presentation, I trust that you will re- ceive it as a token of long friendship and great respect as a friend of my father for many years. I trust that the Almighty will com- fort and uphold you in this strife. Your friend, FRANCES POLLARD, 2089 Madison Ave., N. Y. C. Daughter of Col. W. H. Pollard. Great Baptist Leader Pledges Support. My Dear Bruther:—I am writing to say that I regret very much to note the course of the Courts in respect to you. We have great confidence in your ability, sincerity and the unselfless service that you have rendered to your race, the light of which can not be bedmimed by this cloud of sorrow through which you are now passing. We are praying for you and if there is anything we can do to serve you, do not hesitate to command me at once. Very sincerely yours, L. K. WILLIAMS. Pres. Nat. Baptist Convention, U. S. A. HON. JUDSON W. LLYONS, EX-REGISTER OF TREASURY. Augusta, Ga. May 31 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. My Dear John:—Words are inadec- quate to express my deep and sincere sympathy for you in your present em barrassment. No one could make me believe that you would have deliber- ately and intentionally misused a dou lar of that money, and I have an abl- ing faith that you will in the end con- vince your bitterest foe that you did not. God bless you old friend and giv- you a "safe deliverance." Sincerely yours, JUDSON W. LYONS. A VOICE FROM ROANOKE. Roanoke, Va. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor The Richmond Planet. My Dear Sir; I wish to extend to you my heart-felt sympathy in the regards of racial trouble. I want to say that I have been praying sincerely for you since your trouble began. I have never doubted once that you would get clear and will never. I feel that it is a trial of your faith and I want you to pray and be a bold soldier. I am sure that the smoke from the bay field has nearly cleared away. I realize I can see it at a distance through Christ. Summit Court is in sympathy with you and also Blooming Rose. This is from a friend until death. A WORD FROM DANVILLE, Danville, Va. May 29 1923 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Brother:—In this hour of your trouble I take this method of expressing to you my heart-felt sym- pathy. With my pen I not only endeav or to show you that you have my sym- pathy, but my daily prayer is that you may have justice in your new trial and right will win. I have personally known you since June 19. 1905 and dealt with you from *r* business stand-point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and wipe your past reputation and square dea- lings. I have been successful in hold together the Lodges in North Dan ville District. Although a few have fallen by the way they regret they were so hasty in so doing. But with the majority of mem- and friends as well, we are praying that you may over come. If God be for you who can be against you? Be it ever remembered that ever May God bless you and heaven smile upon you. I remain your friend. Yours in F. C. and B. —G. W. FULTZ. MADISON STANFIELD SPEAKS Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Roanoke, Va. I was greatly relieved of no little burden when I read the proceedings and results of your trial last Tuesday. I have always contended your fidelity and innocence of ever having wronged any man or man. I shall pray God favor upon you as the days go by, hoping that all may be made clear and plain and that that the innocent may not be caused to suffer further for the guilty. I hope to remain yours in F. C. and B. MADISON STANFIELD THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SPECIAL I gentleman m do to straig remarkable of HI Ja Qu Shampoo (two One Dollar. SENDS TEN DOLLARS My Dear Friend:—I received yours of a recent date, which found me well as I hope this will find you, with all of my best wishes and sympathy for you. in your days of trouble, of which no one, who knows you and studied you on questions, which were directly against your interest could believe a dishonest thought or act could be attached to your life. I wish very much to see you. I thank you very much for your confidence and hope that you may over come your enemies and triumph with your usual force and justice. I here with inclose check for $10.00. I am yours truly, A. M. TOLER SERGT. Troop D., 9th Cavalry, RETIRED. A WORD FROM OHIO. College Hill, Ohio, May 28, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Lear Sir:—I cannot feel satisfied until I have written you a word of en couragement. I regret that such trouble has befallen you concerning the bank. I do not feel that you are guilty of such as happened. A mau of your standing cannot be. I hope and I trust that you shall over come your enemies. Yours truly, MRS. MINNIE PRICE. A WORD FROM BOYKINS, VA. Boykins, Va. June 4, 1923. Mr. John Michelt Jr., Sir: I am just saying a few words of consolation to you in this hour of trial. We are in one world of trouble and we are having it so. The Lord is not dead. He lives and reigns yet so. The wrong cannot overcome right and sad to me to think you put yourself upon the altar and not be accepted. We the Boykins Court is praying for you to put all your trust in the God of heaven and be a man once more time and if any good, we can do we will be more than glad to help. We cannot believe the report to be true nor can I think the ones that are trying to convict you uthink so, it is just the black heart in them so don't be discouraged for God is not dead, or asleep, pray on. I hope you can win the race at last. Please Sir accept these few remarks in the greatest sympathy. I am one that is praying for you. A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP. Waterbury, Conn. June 4, 1873 Richmond Planet. Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Mitchell—Having written you before to express my sympathy I am writing now to express it in more substantial way. I am glad to read in the Planet that a Defense Club has been organized to raise funds to defend and I trust it will be large enough to defend you to the highest court of the land if it becomes necessary. I am from Virginia and you know that means I believe in fighting until there is no fight left in the adversary. Here is a chance for our people to make a hero of a Hero, instead of making heroes of our criminals as is often the case. I trust that we shall be able to not only raise a fund large enough to defend you in your trials, but large enough to restore to you your home if you should loose it. Please find my check enclosed and as long as I have one dollar you can have a part. A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE CO Charlotte C. H. Va. May 17, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. My Dear Mr. Mitchell—I note with very deep regret that your request for a new rial has been denied you and I am writing to say that I trust you will have more favorable consideration when your case comes up before the Supreme Court. With renewed assur- ances of my sympathy. I am Fraternally yours, J. MURRAY JEFFRESS. R. W. G. L. Why have hair that you are ashamed of—nappy, kinky, stubborn hair—when it is easy to have hair that you are proud of? Have beautiful hair that falls in straight silky, soft, gleaming strands below your shoulders. Have hair that is long enough and soft enough to dress in any way you wish. That's the kind of hair you want and that's the kind of hair you can have if you will use Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing, the wonderful new hair treatment. Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing costs no more than the ordinary dressings, but results will soon show you how greatly superior it is to them. Not only does Hi-Ja beautify, soften and lengthen the hair, but it removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp, tetter and relieves all scalp disorders. Buy Hi-Ja from your druggist, from our agents or from us direct. Price 25c, postpaid. AGENTS WANTED. Write for our Money Making Plan and Circulars Today. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER. So that every lady and gentleman may see just what Hi-Ja Quine Hair Dress heighten and beautify hair, we are making the following remarkable receipt of $1.00 we will forward 4 boxes of Hi-Ja Quine Hair dressing and 1 bottle of Hi-Ja Cocoanut Shampoo (value of this assortment, $1.25), all for the price of One Dollar. WRITE FOR INFORMATION. U. S. COLLEGE O 502 N. CALIFORNIA ST. A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, GA Atlanta, Ga. May 25, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. My Dear Brother John—This is to ex- press to you my most sincere sympathy and keenest regret in your unfortun- ate dilemma and to assure you of my unshaken confidence in your in- tegrity. I cannot bring myself to be- lieve that you have intentionally de- frauded anybody—the verdict of the court to the contrary notwithstanding. I do not believe that you in your declin- ing years, after having fought for the right of your people, and made the many sacrifices you have, and as dear as the bank of which you were the founder, was to you, that you would wilfully, wickedly and criminally strike it down and defraud the people. you have done so much to uplift. If I can assist you in any way, shall be glad to do it. I am endosing you a little check for $10.00, as an evidence of my sincerity. I do not know that you need it, but if you do. I shall be glad to do more. With the hope that you may in the end be vindicated and praying to that end, I am Yours very cordially, —B. J DAVIS, Editor. A VOICE FROM CAPE CHARLES Cape Charles Va. May 30, 1923. Sir John Mitchell. Dear Sir and Bro:—We the under- sign desire to write you a letter to let you know that we are in deep sym- pathy with you in your great terror you are going through, which we sin- cely believe is caused by sins or others. Knowing you as we have for many years and knowing you have stood for honesty, just and right, pril- ciples we will never believe if all the world of your enemies should falsey. We further believe and know that you are being tried as Jesus was. Not for your sins, but for the sins of other- s. We are praying that all may be well with you soon. Yours in F. C. and B., SIR S. J. LOGAN. DR. D. W. PALMER. acuse you, that you ever had any oth- er motive than honest, just and right principle. FROM PUEBLO, COLORADO Pueblo, Colorado May 26, 1922 My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sad news of the Court ruling in your case came to me as a great chock. I was startled. It is nothing but prejudice malice, and envy. If I had the means, I would come to your rescue at once. Be brave. Let us hope and look for the best. Mrs. James and I will pray to the God of heaven, our God for you: He is a loving God. He will bless you and support you from all harm. We are your sincere and true friends. MR. and MRS. L. L. JAMES. A VOICE FROM RICHMOND. Richmond, Va.. June 3, 1923. Mr. Mitchell:--- Please accept this little token of respect It is small but glevn with the deepest sympathy. I can only pray that God in His infinite goodness and mercy will comfort and uphold you. If I can be of any service to you, do not fall to call upon me. Your friend. MRS. ADELAIDE G. THOMPSON. RESIDENCE COURSE ONLY. OF CHIROPRACTIC INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Franklin, Va. May 21, 1923. Dear Brother:—I learned to love you when you came to our city upon one occasion when the two Lodges had violated laws of our Grand Lodge because you dealt with them honestly, fairly and just. I know it is not in you to do any other than to deal honestly and fairly with your fellow man. I am praying that all will soon be well with you, our hero again My Lord has never lost a battle and He wont loose this because there are so may of His own children praying the one prayer, for an honest just and square deal for you. We know full well you are innocent of what your enemies have accused, but with that faith in our Almighty God, He will cease you to be braver and stronger than ever before, or as long as your life lasts. With a praying race of the best folks of the same which I term as Gods army. I am yours commending you to Him in F. C. and B. A VOIC ERJOM CAMBRIDGE, MASS 574 Green Street Cambridge, Mass. Dear Sir;--I am earnestly watching and praying for your success and Sir let me persuade you to keep your hand in God's hand; let Him lead you, in the future as He has led you in the past and surely He will lead you to victory. Sir, you have fought for others, many a hard and furious battle, even to the very jaws of death and God has given you victory. Now Mr. Mitchell, as I have said before keep your hand in God's hand and God is a man of war. When you defended others He gave you victory and did not forsake you in the 6th hour; most assuredly He will not forsake you in the 7th hour. I have great faith in you as a Christian gentleman and a man among men. I expect to see you, come out of this fight without a scar. I shall wait, watch and pray that God, give you strength, comfort and victory over your enemies. You may perceive that the nearer the break of day, the dark er the night—but if you will continue to live for God, keep your hand in His hand, this man of war will lead you truly and assuredly to victory over your enemies. Please find inclosed $2.00 with which to pay my subscription for the Planet, for one year to May 16, 1924. I close with best wishes for your health and prosperity in the battle of life. I am yurs for the right. —M. C. JOHNSON. A VOICE FROM RHODE ISLAND. SERGEANT MORRELL SPEAKS. Jamestown, R. I. May 19, 1923. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Mitchell—Please find inclosed check for the continuation of my subscription to your paper. At the same time I wish to express to you deepest sympathy in this your hour of persecution, your reputation for square dealing and integrity in your community and in a wide area of these United States will refute the efforts of your traducers to defile and humiliate the name of an honorable man. They cannot shake the confidence of those who know you and will regret their efforts to do so. I feel as confident of your vindication as if that fact had been already accomplished. Keep the faith and good courage, continue the fight as of yore, victory is yours. B. F. MORRELL, Ordnance Serrt. U. S. A. Retred. L. J. 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Mitchell Jr., My Dear John:—May I assure you of my deepest sympathy in your recent struggles and misfortunes, which have befallen you. I want to assure you that I am sure that you are absolutely innocent of any intention of doing anything that was wrong concerning the Mechanics Savings Bank, for I voted for you as G. C., of Virginia many years ago. I have held you in high esteem for many years and want you to know that my admiration and faith in you are still unshaken. May the good Lord bless you in coming out all right in this ordeal. Yours in F. C. and B. COL. W. H. POLLARD. Formerly of Richmond, but now of 2089 Madison Avenue, New York City. A BLACKSTONE REMINDER Blackstone, Va. May 14, 1923. Mr. Mitchell, Dear Sir and Bro.,—I am writing you because I heard you were sick. Hope you are better now. I am asking you not to worry over what is on hand, but trust the Lord and He will make all things right. You shall have my prayers. From your friend indeed. J. L. ROYAL Martinsburg, W. Va. May 20, 1923 My Dear Friend:—I want you to fully realize that at no time have I lost confidence in your honesty. Courts don't always apply the Golden Rule, but I feel almost confident that the Supreme Court of Virginia will take care of you. However, whatever may be the result—if against you I shall go to my grave loving you and believing you an innocent man. With best wishes, I am Ever and forever yours. J. R. CLIFTORD P. S. Have thought and talked about you so much and would have written you are this, but an old soldier up in the seventies and not being well for weeks is my excuse. God bless you. Boston, Mass. May 20, 1923. John M'tchell Jr. It is with both pleasure and solemnity that I pen this in praise of your great worth and uncompromising labor for those in the south supposed to be free but as yet part free, but mostly enslaved. You have ever been their brave and courageous champion and come what may they will recognize you as such. At present they feel you are a martyr having dared to assert your right as an American citizen and you for them are made to suffer, but come what may dear one, your true friends cannot be fooled and they will stand by you to the limit, for they still believe you to the true and honest. The I was cured of a very bad case of Rheumatism by two bottles of L. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medicine, after suffering a long time with the dreadful disease. I was unable to move hand or foot, and after I had taken three doses of the medicine I was able to get out of my bed and walk across the floor, and only two bottles of the medicine has made me a perfectly well man in every respect. I cannot give Mr. L. J. Hayden too much praise for what he was done for me. I have sent many other suffering ones to him, and they have also gotten cured. My daughter was also cured of Rheumatism and Indigestion. Mr. L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicines is No. 120 W Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest healers of the sick on earth. Respectfully. J. D. TAYLOR, 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va. N'S SONS, INC. ERS, EMBALMERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA of the city solicited. The Finest furnished on short notice. functions Also a Specialty. PHONE MADISON 686 writer not unlike yourself was once a native of your city but when in 1888 he saw that real freedom could not be obtained in the South, left it and live or die, sink or swim, survive or perish. he will never return. So God bless you brother Mitchell and may you defeat your enemies although it may be a Herculean task. Yours truly, H. C. BRUNO. F—I eat the candy stand at the and wood streets when a boy. Franklin, Va. May 20, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell Jr. 311 North 4th Street Richmond, Va. Dear Sir and Brother:—It is with regret that I have to write you just a few lines of cheer in this your hours of trouble. Let me say to you that I have spent sleepless nights since your trials began, but God is not dead, neither is He asleep but in due time will He set you free from this worry, which we are rusting will be at the next session of the Supreme Court. I go to God for you with many prayers and tear dimed eyes. Your enemies in a few days will be crushed to the walls, because they are trying to kill one of the best men of our race what I would term as the cream of the race. I shall ever believe in your honesty and integrity as a man. God is with you and behind you stands the best of the Negro race for your early ease of mind. Be strong, hold on and fear not for He who holds the destiny of the world in His hand will hold John Mitch ell clear to the world as one striving to uplift the fallen of our people. With prayers going up to Him who rules and super-rules. I am yours for a hasty relief in F. C. and B... W. W. URQUHART. Columbia, S. C., May 16, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Missouri Though in far-away South Carolina I have been praying to God and writing my influential friends in Richmond in your behalf. So when I read the Times-Dispatch this morning and saw where you will have another chance I praised God, "from whom all blessings flow." To my mind there is either a Negro or white man in the woodpile. Is it possible that a set of juniors would be discharged overnight, return the next morning, possibly after roaming the streets and return a verdict of guilt? God is not dead, though justice sleeps. I am still hopeful that things may be settled amicably and if needs be as you have well said, that you go shoeless and clothless to satisfy the depositors and other claims. And as a depositor I would rather see you in that condition than to see you deprived of your freedom and liberty. May God help others to see it in this light and start all once to assist in its consummation Yours for a square deal. (REV.) W. H. SKIPWITH