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RICHMOND PLANET SUPREME CHANCELLOR GREEN AND COUNSEL MEET STORMY PROTEST-OFFICERS ARE SELECTED-LAWYERS ARE PREDOMINANT VOL. XL, NO. 32 THE GRAND LODGE SUPREME CHANCELLOR MEET STORMY PRO SELECTED-LAWYER Petersburg, Va., June 21.—The recent session of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia and the Grand Court, Order of Calathea was one of the most remarkable gatherings ever held in this city. The influence of John Mitchell Jr., was everywhere in evidence. An arrangement had been made whereby the Tidewater slate with Attorney William M Reid as Grand Chancellor was to be elected. This section of the State had chosen for every office members from the Tidewater section. The central figure in the whole affair was Col. Giles B. Jackson, who in the whole history of the Grand Lodge of Virginia had never been seen in one of its sessions, and who had never received so far as the present members know the Grand Lodge Rank. RECENTLY REINSTATED He had only recently been reinstated in a lodge. Attorney W. H. C. Brown was similarly situated and had been recently reinstated in a lodge in Newport News. They were the central figures however and Col. Jackson had previously announced that he was attorney for the Supreme Lodge. In connection with Attorney William M. Reif, it seems that they had agreed to turn the Grand Lodge of Virginia over to the Supreme Lodge officials and had gotten Col. Joseph Button to invite the Supreme Lodge officials here for this purpose. "The best laid plans of mice and men gang agley"." The scene which took place Tuesday afternoon will long be remembered. ATTORNEY HEWIN PRESIDED. Some one had designated Attorney J. Thomas Hewin to preside over the meeting and he came forward with all the dignity in connection with the office. He got along fairly well until John T. Taylor, made a motion to hear the Supreme Chancellor the next morning after the election of officers. Then pandemonium broke loose. Col. Giles B. Jackson, Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, Grand Chancellor Lee W. Craw, Chairman of the Board, Supreme Chancellor E. C. Tidrington of Evansville, Indiana occupied seats on the rostrum, while the parliamentary battle raged. TOOK TWO HOURS Chairman Hewin was helpless. It took two hours for the motion to be voted upon and then it was superceded by a motion to hear Supreme Chancellor now. Scores of people got up and walked out of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where the services were being held. Some of those, who went out came back, as a matter of curiosity. During these proceedings, the expression upon Col. Giles B. Jackson's face was a study. Col. Button had stated that the agreement as understood between him and Supreme Chancellor Green was that the Supreme Chancellor was to place $21,000.00 in Virginia and Virginia was to contribute $2,000.00 towards the legal expenses of the Supreme Lodge. NO SUCH POWER Later, Supreme Chancellor Green admitted he had no such power or authority. As a result the Grand Lodge would not have anything to do with the affair and it was never submitted to a vote of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Supreme Chancellor Green stated that he was ready to consider propositions. Sir Green was followed by Supreme Vice-Chancellor Tidring-to and then by Grand Chancellor Crawford. After the closing of the meeting, it was evident that the attempt of the Supreme Lodge officers to stampede Virginia had failed. Grand Chancellor Mitchell was not a candidate in this meeting, holding that the Grand Lodge could not legally function, while in the hands of a receiver. THE QUESTION OF LEGALITY The fact was emphasized that no legal meeting of the Grand Lodge could be held except under the officers elected at the Bristol session last year and under the ritual and in accordance with the password. Receiver Joseph Button, one of the most popular statesmen in Virginia found himself under embarrassing conditions in view of the fraternal complications and also in view of previous announcements that his Department would have nothing to do with the secret work of the Order. Officers could be elected in no other away, but under the secret work. Col. Jackson and others had him come into the Grand Lodge, with the Book of Law closed and read a list of officers slated NO NOMINATIONS PERMITTED. Presiding officer Reid announced that he would not permit any nominations against them and they must be accepted. Even these consisted of practically all of the old officers, but one and this was Sir William M. Reid, and he had been transferred from the chair of Grand Master of Work. This disposed of Col. Button's previous announcement that the old officers should not serve and there should be a new deal. In the Grand Court the situation was even worse for the females were solidly in favor of the Mitchell contention. Mrs. Rowena White Grand Worthy Inspector was named to fill the Grand Worthy Coun seller's chair. OTHER OFFICERS Mrs. Margaret H. Burrell, Grand Worthy Inspectrix; Mrs. M. C. Adams Grand Worthy Grator; Mrs Lucie E. C. Scott. Grand Worthy Register of Decds; Mrs. Lizzie Green, Grand Worthy Escort; Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson. Grand Worthy Receiver of Deposits; Mrs. Lucy Cross, Grand Worthy Conductress; Mrs. Emma Clements Grand Worthy Assistant Conductress; Mrs. Nannie C. Johnson Grand Worthy Herald; Mrs. Mary Woolridge, Grand Worthy Protector; Mrs. Florence Wilson, Grand Worthy Lecturer. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge had been chosen as Grand Worthy Receiver of Deposits but orders came down from C. Button that the one designated must be from Richmond, hence the change Mrs. Anna Taylor. Grand Worthy Senior Directress; Mrs. Millie Paxton. Grand Worthy Junior Directress. MISS LEWIS' BIRTHDAY. The many friends of Miss Frances B. Lewis gathered at her home Friday night, the 22nd and celebrated her birthday in grand style. The amusements were plentiful and refreshments were served abundantly to appease the appetite of the inner-man. Miss Lewis is the younger daughter of or Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Lewis of 2613 Bainbridge street. Southside. CAPTAIN EDWARDS HERE Capt. and Mrs. W. T. Edwards of New York City, N. Y. arrived in the city Friday, June 22nd and will spend ten days visiting relatives and friends in Richmond, Va. Captain and his madam were residents of "Old Manchester" twenty-odd years ago, and their many acquaintances were glad to meet them. Mr. Edwards was the youngest Captain, white or colored, in the State of Virginia during the reign of the Union Guards and was familiarly called the "Boy Captain" of that crack company. His reminiscences of the soldier boys who shouldered the musket under him are very interesting. They will leave next week for their home in the north with the best wishes of their many friends. By-the-way Capt. Edwards is the brother of Mrs. Amanda Baker, Mrs. M. V. Nelson and Mrs. Rachael Hall. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923 Plans are under way for the reopening of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., and a meeting of the depositors of that institution will be held next week at Johnson's Hall, 10 W. Leigh St., July 5, at 8:30 P. M. Eminent attorneys have charge of this matter and with the willing co-operation of the depositors, success is assured. Crusader Service.) Lahore, India.—Twelve cents a day in wages and revolving conditions are the lot of the 300,000 coal miners in India under brutish British rule. The All-India Trade Union Congress makes this statement in an appeal that has issued for help in organizing the workers of India. The appeal says, in p-rt: "The Indian miner gets six annas 12 cents) a day wages. His wage is only one-tenth the value of his out-put. The enormous profits made out of his blood and sweat go to swell the dividends of many foreign (British) owned companies. The lives led by the miners are thrives of secretaives. Prostitution is rampant in the coal fields because them and women of the coal-fields are poverty-stricken, hungry and deathture. "As a result of the exploitation of our workers, thousands die every year of starvation and millions of disease since their half-starved bodies can offer no resistance. The infant death rate mounted up not long ago in Bombay to 680 deaths per 1,000 children under one year of age. HOLLAND—GILES Mr. and Mrs. Peter Giles announces the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Beatrice, to Fergus D. Holland, which took place in Atlantic City, N. J., June 24, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Holland will spend their honeymoon in the West. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. SUNDAY, JULY 1. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School The pastor will preach at each service. 11:30 A. M. Subject: "The Great Design of Human Affliction." 2:30 P. M. Communion—Sermonette 8:15 P. M. Anniversary Exercise of the Garfield Beneficial Club. Prayer Services Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. OUR TASK The major points of our Special Organ Drive: Each team's quota is $116.00; individual membership contribution averages $6.50. Shall we go over the top? In the name of the Lord we can Aside from the financial progress, the intense rivalry and good spirit, that exist among the twenty-six teams is a feature that will strengthen our morale for the greater tasks of the future—the spiritual battles that await the entry of the vallant-hearted." Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught" was the Master's command to Peter. It is a challenge to the Church of our day in its attempt to save the lives of men—socially, economically, morally and spiritually. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A. B. D., Pistor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. Mrs. Roberta L. Edwards and her daughter, Miss B. C. Edwards are visiting relatives in Norfolk. Miss Alice C. Chiles is spending the week with her parents Col. and Mrs. John R. Chiles, 316 W. Leigh St. (Industrial News Bureau.) The new income tax figures tell a plain story with a plain lesson. In one year, the number of Americans paying taxes on incomes above $100,000 decreased from 3,600 to 2,300. That is a loss of 1,300. The governments of the United States are practically inviting people to evoke their taxes to seeking relief through investment in tax-free securities. The governments, local and national, lay before the man of large income a great mass of their securities, every few days, and say to him: If you will hand over some of your money in exchange for these securities, we will see that you pay no taxes on the income that you draw from the loan. Many taxpayers accept this invitation and thus evade, or dodge, taxes, thereby unloading a fierce tax burden on the rest of us. S long as the governments impose enormous taxes and at the same time offer a ready way out, the present abuse will go on. Politicians who rage against rich tax dodgers, and then vote for tax-free securities are merely beating the air and they know it. ATTY. ROBERTSON IMPROVING Attorney J. C. Robertson has not as yet fully recover dfrom an automobile accident, in which he figured June 1st. It seems that he left Washington to attend to some legal business at Fairfax C. H., Dr. Llewellyn Harris was at the wheel. Upon the return trip that night, about 10 o'clock the car went head-on in a collision with another car. Dr. Harris was not injured, but Attorney Robertson was bruised although he was not thrown out of the car. As for the two machines they were unable to get away under their own power. Attorney Robertson came on to Richmond, where he has been under treatment of Dr. E. R. Jefferson ever since although he has been able to get to his office. MT. NEBO MISSION. Services were well attended all day Sunday. Sunday School at 9:30A.M. 10:45 A. M. Subject: "What Wint Theu Have Me Do?" Sunday July 1st, subject: A General service of the Universe. 2:30 P. M. Mission meeting Come one and all. 7. 45 P. M. preaching, subject: "The Better Way." Text. St. John 17:15. WAR PROCLAIMED ON PRISON SYSTEM IN TENNESSEE. Memphis, Tenn. June 28.—Warfare against the Tennessee prison system, which permits contractors to take over prison labor will be waged by the Tennessee State Federation of Labor following resolutions adopted by the annual convention held at Knoxville. Financial support in the fight made by Editor Jacob Cohen, Memphis Labor World, against a $1,000 fire and six months in jail was also pledged. BAITING THE SUPREME COURT OF U. S. A. --- Here is what Chief Justice Marshall gave as his view of it and it is the commonly accredited view: "It is a proposition too plain to be contested that the Constitution controls any legislative act repungnant to it; or that the legislature may alter the Constitution by an ordinary act. Between these alternatives there is no middle ground. The Constitution is either a superior, paramount law, unchangeable by ordinary means, it is on a level with ordinary legislative acts, and, like other acts, is able when the legislature shall please it) alter it. If the former part of the legislative be true, then a legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law; if the latter part be true then written constitutions are absurd attempts, on the part of the people, to limit a power in its own nature illimitable. This doubtless will be the American constitutional view, in contrast with the British supreme parliamentary idea, so long as the governmental system left us by the builders of the republic is able to withstand the attacks of those who would have the political wisdom and intelligence or the average man reflected in our or gentle law rather than to set up a standard of wisdom and intelligence to operate as a check on popular clam- BAN WORLD WAR VETS . (Crusader News Service.) Minneapolis, June 28.—Permission to use a public park for an amnesty meeting has been denied the Minneapolis Post of the World War Veterans by the board of park commissioners. Leslie R. Hurt, representative of the post making the request, says he was told by the commissioners that the radical element was using the World War Veterans as catpaws to free political prisoners. There are several colored vets in the Post of the World War Veterans here, as indeed throughout the country many colored veterans declining to enter the ranks of the reactionary and prejudiced American Legion. EUROPEAN SITUATION WORSE, SAY FRIENDS (Crusader News Service.) Washington, D. C. The American Friends' Service committee has called upon President Harding to call "a new and real peace conference." Its letter follows in part: "Sad as was the condition of the peoples of Europe when we started our relief work. it is appalling to rearize that their condition in many instances is worse today. We feel that in great sections of Europe, hope has been lost and despair has seized great parts of the population like a disease. "The occupation of the Ruhr has solidified the spirit of nationalism in Germany and given tremendous impulse to the forces of reaction. The boundary between Poland and Russia has been closed and no one can foretell what another day's news will bring forth. Turkey and the problems of the near east threaten, India is in a state of unrest, and unemployment is sapping the energies of Great Britain." TWICE SENTENCED TO DIE; FREED! FREEDOM FOR SIX MEN CONVICTED IN THE ELAINE RIOT CASES-N. A. A. C. P. WILL WAGE FIGHT FOR RELEASE OF OTHER INNOCENT MEN June 25, 1923. New York, N. Y. The Richmond Planet, 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Virginia. Arkansas State Supreme Court to day reversed Circuit Court and ordered six Elaine defendants discharged. These are the six cases in which State Supreme Court twice reverse Phillips Co., convictions. Men have been awaiting retrial for more than two years. We applied for writ of dismisal under Arkansas Statute of Limitations, Circuit Court denied out application whereupon we appealed to State Supreme court gaining decision today after nearly four years of fighting and cost of more than $14,000. This marks the beginning of the end of the greatest case of its kind in history of America. WALTER F. WHITE. N. A. A. C. P. Little Rock, Ark. June 25.—The Arkansas Supreme Court today grant the petition of the defense seeking dismissal of the cases against E1 Ware and five other Negroes,waiting retrial on charges of murder in connection with the uprising at Elaine, Ark. in 1919 in which several white persons and a number of Negroes were killed. Little Rock, Ark, June 26—Six Negroes, twice sentenced by Arkansas courts to be electrocuted after twice being convicted of murder in connection with the Elaine Insurrection in October 1919 were at liberty today, a misunderstanding or contradiction of orders having brought them release early this morning, suddenly and unexpectedly as they stood knocking at the outside gates of the state penitentiary near here. Sheriff A. L. Calloway of Lee county, had brought them from the jail at Marianna on orders from Judge E. D. Robertson of the Lee county court, he said. Warden Hamp Martin had no orders to receive them, he said and refused to admit them. They were set free. Recovering from their bewilderment, the six with attendant relatives and attorneys, climbed into automobiles and returned to Little Rock to spend the night, as they pleased for the first time since three and a half years ago they were arrested and charged with complicity in the uprising which resulted in the death of several white persons and an undetermined number of Negroes and the calling out of the United States troops. An opinion of the Arkansas supreme court yesterday directed the dismissal of the case against the Negroes on petition of defense counsel, which asserted that two terms of court in Lee county where their third trial had been set, had passed without their having been brought to trial. WAIT FURTHER ACTION The Negroes, Ed. Ware Joe Fox, John Martin, Alf Banks, Albert Giles and Will Wordlow agreed before leaving the penitentiary grounds that they would meet in the office of an attorney in Little Rock at 11 o'clock this morning. Further action on their status is expected at that time. Six other Negro defendants in the Elaine affair are in the openitentiary here awaiting action of Federal Judg Treiber on their attorney's habeas corpus which was based on the alleged ground that they did not receive a trial at Helena in Phillips county, the locality of the insurrection. The first reversal of a verdict of guilty and a sentence of death in the case of the Negroes at liberty today was caused by the failure of the jury to name the offense for which they found the defendants guilty. Their verdict was "guilty as charged." Reversal in the second conviction and death sentence was based on the fact that no Negroes were on the jury which found the six guilty, the supreme court declaring that they had not therefore been guaranteed a fair trial. CHANGE OF VENUE GRANTED. A change of venue was then grant- TO DIE; FREED! CONVICTED IN THE A. A. C. P. WILL WAGE OF OTHER INNOCENT MEN ed to Lee county, where at the last term of court the state's attorney requested the postponement of the trial. H. explained that witnesses by whom he had procured conviction in former trials were not now available. The Elaine trouble started when a party in an automobile, including an officer was fired upon early in October 1919 by persons concealed near a meeting house at Hoop Spur in Phillips Co. Investigation later disclosed that armed Negroes were patrolling the vicinity of the house in which a great number of Negroes were congregated armed. In operations by federal troops and posses, hundreds of Negroes were captured and disarmed. Quiet was restored after several white men including a deputy and two members of the Hutan American Legion post had been killed. Machine guns used by the troops from Camp Pike were effective in firing the canebrake in which the groups of resisting Negroes had entrenched themselves. (By Associated Press.) SUBWAY PANIC WHEN MAN FLASHES RAZOR. New York, June 29—Passenger on a crowded east side subway express were thrown into a panic last night at 86th street station when one of two men who had wrangled all the way from 42nd street slashed his adversary in the face with a razor. Women and children screamed, and men fought away, from the fighting pair, trampling over children and women in their attempts to get out of the zone of the razor. The victim, Meyer Tichman, white was taken to the hospital. The wielder of the razor, Adolph Adams, colored was taken to the East 104th Street station and charged with felonious asault. PROTECTING CONSUMER AND INVESTOR. (Industrial News Bureau) The United States Supreme court has recently rendered a decision of great importance as effecting the future development of public utility properties. The opinion establishes the principle that "cost of reproduction at prevailing prices must be considered in fixing rates." This decision more than anything else does away which politicians parade before the people in a vote-getting campaign. When rates are based on the cost of the property so called watered stock is automatically eliminated. To maintain its own financial standings and credit a utility cannot afford to be loaded with watered stock, for with rates apportioned to the reproduction cost of its plant it cannot pay dividends on money not actually invested. Hence its return to stock holders would be unsatisfactory and it would immediately find itself in difficulties. The supreme court expresses the opinion that it is impossible to determine a fair return on the investment without considering the reproduction cost at the time, on the ground that if present reproduction cost is disregarded, an intelligent forecast of probable future values becomes impossible, for estimates for tomorrow cannot overlook the prices of today. NURSE DIES SUDDENLY Petersburg, Va., June 27.—Whitl nursing an infant this morning, Carri- Price, colored, well known as a nurse and called by her friends "Aunt Willie" dropped dead with the baby in her arms at a home on McKenzie Street. The baby was not injured. The woman, according to reports, had just picked up the baby which was but a few days old, when she sud- denly collapsed. She lived at 1124 Com- merce street and was widely known over the city as a nurse and had many friends among the white people. EASTERN COLORED LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUBS STAGING PRETTY FIGHT FOR THE PENNANT TWO ```markdown ``` ABR MACRIC WASH BURERS "HUMAN LOCOMOTIVE" RUNS TO PHILADELPHIA. Photo shows Sam Johnson in New York just before starting on a run to Philadelphia, a preliminary to his scheduled race to San Francisco, the first transcontinental run ever at temped by man. Bernarr McFadden is sponsor for the event. EASTERN COLORED LEAG STAGING PRETTY F With the month of June fast slip ping gy, the clubs of the Eastern Colored League are making a pretty race out of their first year's schedule of organized ball. That the public has taken kindly to the new venture has been evidenced by the turnouts that greet the meeting of league warriors. Philadelphia, New York, Balli more and Atlantic City have surpassed all records hung up for attendance, when the same clubs were operating independently. While the Hildale Club is out in front the number of points separating them from the second and third place holders is but few, and a couple of reverses for the Philadelphia contigent will knot up matters considerably, however, as the present rate that Ed Bolden's clan is going some one will have to toss a wrench into the works to check the pacemakers. Captain Lloyd and his cohorts have always been conceded no have a strong attack and now that the pitchers are coming through, the Philadelphia outfit is going at top speed. Since "Ping" Gardner jumped the club, Hampton has been secured from the Bacharach Giants and appears to be plugging up the gap left by the erring Gardner. "Red" Ryan, Winters and Lee are all pitching up to form, but Cockrell has not yet struck his stride. GET RICHMOND PLAYERS Baltimore Sox and the Lincoln Giants have grabbed some of the players that have been thrown on the market by the Richmond Giants foundering in Philadelphia, the Black Sox signing a new battery in pitcher Carter and catcher Clarke, also outfielder Ramerez. The Lincoln Giants getting infielder Parpetti from the same club. The Black Sox have several men out of the game due to injuries, and the new men will give them a stronger lineup until the cripples mend. The Lincoln Giants are holding down the cellar with a club that apparently should be near the top, although Dave Brown, Holland and Streeter are pitching good ball, the club appears to have lost their punch and are in the threes of a batting slump. NEW PARK FOR BACHARACHS. The new plant at Atlantic City has evidently inspired everyone connected with the Bacharach Glants. The club has dropped but one game on the home lot and beside has made a good record on the road. The sea shore lads have a couple of hurlers in Henderson and Treadwell that will make it hard for any of the league clubs that they are plitted against. Henderson is hurling the nominal ball, the chunky right hander has kept his slate clean so far with four straight wins and since "side arm" treadwell has been given a clean bill by the Commissioners the Bacharachs have a pair of aces. the least number of league games to The Brooklyn Royals have played date but are now busy with a series with the Bacharachs. Eddie Doug lass figures that the schedule favored his club since the Royals didn't get off to such a good start and he has had a chance to polish up the rough spots. The Cubans appears to have everything necessary for a winning combination, and upset the dope when they trimmed the Baltimore Black Sox three straight games. Os PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD MARIE MAYER FIRST WOMAN COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE. Mrs. George W. Redneck who has been appointed by President Harding as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Chicago. ATHLETI GUE BASEBALL CLUBS RIGHT FOR THE PENNANT car, the Cuban spitball pitcher is one of the leading pitchers of the league. RED SOX OF SO. LEAGUE STOP BLACK BARONS. Memphis, Tenn., June 28.—The Birmingham Black Barons and the Memphis Red Sox, two of the strongest teams in the Southern League broke even here in a 4 game series last week. The Red Sox evened the count when they took the final game-6. The game was hard fought from start to finish. Score of final game: BLACK BARONS— 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 8 0 RED SOX 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 6 15 2 Batteris—Red Sox, Billings and Hamilton; Black Barons, Zeigler and Carson. Nashville is here this week for a series of games. ST. LOUIS STARS TRIUMPH. 一 (Preston News Service.) St. Louis, Mo., June 27—The St. Louis Stars one of the sensations of the National Negro League, won two games out of a three game series from the Cuban Stars here last Satur day; Sunday and Monday losing the first game 7-0; winning Sunday's encounter 9-7 in eleven innings; and repeating their performance on Monday with a score 5-1. SATURDAY'S GAME CUBAN STARS— 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 7 13 0 ST. LOUIS STARS— 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 Batteries: Cubans Padrone and Redriguez: St. Louis, Stewart and SUNDAY'S GAME CUBAN STARS— 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 7 10 0 ST: LOUIS STARS— 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 2 9 16 4 Batteries: Cubans, Pedrosa, Padrone, Dibut, Rodriguez and Dquee; St Louis, Oldham, Bell and Ray. MONDAY'S GAME CUBAN STARS— 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 ST. LOUIS STARS— 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 x 5 8 3 Batteries: Boadao Lottavo and Abrou St. Louis, Curley and Kennard NORFOLK AND JACKSON MATCHED FOR BATTLE. (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio. Jue 25.—K11 Norfolk of New York City and "Tut" Jackson of Washington Court House Ohio have been matched to box 12 rounds for a referee's decision here THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer WHAT YOU GOING TO PLANT EMPTY? I GOT A BULB! YOU GOING TO RAISE A PLANT? YER! WHY EMPTY THAT'S AN ELECTRIC LIGHT BULB! SURE, I'M GOING TO RAISE AN ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT AND SELL THE CURRENTS! PAPAL CARDINAL SPANISH CARDINAL'S MURDER AROUSES RELIGIOUS DISPUTE. Cardinal Soldeville y Romero, aged Archbishop of Sargossa, was shot and killed while visiting a monastery. The Cardinal took a prominent part in connection with the Government's proposal to grant greater freedom to non-Catholica. M. T. DOME WHAT YOU GOING TO PLANT, EMPTY? WHY EMPTY THAT AN ELECTRIC LIGHT Wednesday night, it was an nounced by Arthur Reisenberger matchmaker. Jackson has agreed to make 175 pounds if he wins, will claim the light heavy-weight championship which Norfolk now holds. DUQUESNE BASEBALL TEAM WISHES GAMES. (Preston News Service.) Duquesne Pa., June 28—The Duquesne Athletics have a few open dates in July. This team would like to book games at home and abroad. The team is open for a good first-class team for July 4th. E. S. Clark manager, 3913 Menlo street, N. S. Pittsburgh Pa. DAYTON MARCOS LOSE TO RICHMOND GIANTS. (Preston News Service.) Dayton Ohio, June 28.—The Dayton Marcos lost to Richmond here on Sunday day 4-2 before a record crowd. Minett pitching for the visitors allowed but five hits. PITTSBURG CENTRAL PARK REBUILT FOR BALL. (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh, Pa., June 27.—With the completion of Central Park, former home of the Pittsburgh Keystones. Seli Hall manager of the Cuban X Giants has opened negotiations with leading independent clubs and is dickering for several games with teams of the Eastern Association of the National Negro League, it is said. HOMESTEAD GRAYS SPLIT. (Preston News Service.) Homestead, Pa., June 27.—The WESTERN STATE (Wide World Photos) REPRODUCED IN PIT a flash produced by Gloss the laws governing the and the transmission of GOING TO BE A PLANT? E. I'M GOING TO ELECTRIC LIGHT, P EELL THE CUR Million volt lightning flash produced by Giuseppe Faccioli during his experiments to examine the laws governing the control of heavy currents, the secrets of lightning and the transmission of matter. Homestead Grays split even in thier two week-end games, winning from St. Ignatus club 10-1 Thursday evening and losing to the Harmarville Consumers on Friday 7-6 in a hard-fought game. The feature of Thursdays contest was the superb twirling of Oscar Owens for the Grays. Owens allowed but two bits. The hitting of Canady and Moody was sensational. The feature of Fridays game was the hitting of Owens, Johnson and Washington. THE OCOEE RIFLE CLUB HOLDS A BIG SHOOT. Pittsburgh, Pa. June 28.—The Rifle Shoot of the Ocoee Rifle Club, held recently proved a real success. The following scores were made at 200 yards rapid fire: Fred Williams 25 out of a possible 25; Milton Jones 24 out of a possible 25; Lewis W. Refein 23 out of a possible 25. The club holds range practice every Saturday afternoon. FORT PITT CLUB LOSES. Pittsburgh, Pa., June 28—The R E Burkes defeated the Fort Pitt team in a closely contested game last Thursday evening by a score of 9-8. The Fort Pifters outhit the Burkes, but bunched hits counted in the final score. ROCHESTER REDS BEAT CLEVELAND TATE STARS. (Preston News Service.) Canton, Ohio, June 28.—The Tate Stars of Cleveland were defeated by the Rochester Red. of Rochester, Pa. 6-4 here Friday afternoon as the feature of the picnic of the Pennsylvania --- (Preston News Service) --- (Crusader News Service.) PRODUCED IN PITTSFIELD LABORATORY Produced by Giuseppe Faccioli during his rearning the control of heavy currents, mission of matter. SP By J. M. Baer TO PLANT? YER! GOING TO RAISE AN RIGHT PLANT AND THE CURRENTS! Railroad employees. The Cleveland aggregation got off to a good start, and an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning on four hits and a walk, but the Rochester combine came from the rear, tying the score in the fourth. Gantz's single to left in the seventh brought in the winning run. Score: TATE STARS— 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 10 4 ROCHERSTER REDS— 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 x 6 7 4 Batteries: Tates, Hemp, McClure and Booker; Rochester, Lowers and Carroll. CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION DAY Little Rock., Ark., June 28. -Negroes in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma celebrated last Tuesday as the 60th Anniversary of their emancipation from slavery. Although the emancipation proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, it was not carried into effect in the above name states until June 19. Negroes in other states, including Arkansas celebrate the first day of January as their Emancipation Day. CONVICIED FOR SLAYING TWO POLICE OFFICERS. (Preston News Service) Unintonown, Pa., June 27.—Chestster Ingram was convicted of killing William Joyner. Negro officer and George Riley, white officer. It is said that when the officers went to arrest Ingram for a slight infraction of the law he barricaded himself in a house and opened fire on the officers and made his escape, but was finally captured by a posse a day later. He was convicted of murder in the first degree. MAN 104. BORN SLAVE, TO BE SEEN IN MOVIES. (Preston News Service.) Los Angeles, Cal., June 28.—Things (Preston News Service) (Wide World Photos) THE "PASSION FOR ANTIQUITY" AT The Gaston, who obtained a permit to s the Churchyard at Gravesand, measure ened with official permission, with W. British Museum. TDOM BEAUTY IS YOU TO THE low dark on, it is it "just Dr. Fred Whiten- ronounc- is of men the most remark- satisfac- whiten- ons—it es and is Your apply you, paid upon 25c. 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AGENTS WANTED for this line of exquisite beauty sids. These preparations upon their univerity everybody k knows about them. Write today for our liberation's proposition! THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- / FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered as the second Q&A at Richmond, Virginia as the second class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.19 Three Months ..... .64 Congress Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY..... JUNE 30, 1923 Persistency will win "in the long rux." Do right and leave the other part of ... far to God. Money now seems to be the aver age leader's God. Prosperity rests with the wicke and the evil, but a very short time. The subtitle faith of colored folks in God is every where in evidence. We all have our troubles. The proper course is to face them and trust in God. People, who talk too much are far more dangerous than people who talk too little. Governor M Lee Trinkle, seems t able to gauge public sentiment and maintain public favor. We cannot reply to all of the people who are writing to us, but we are doing the best we can. Young folks are often hard-headed but they are sure to pay the penalty before they die. One of our police officers remarked that the present prohibition laws are making the "under-world" rich. Colored people continue to leave this section in droves. The cause of it is evident. The worst enemy of the Negroes a.e. some of the other Negroes. Do not forget that. It will pay us to maintain a friendly attitude towards our white neighbors. Thousands of them wish us well. Although the outlook is dark and gloomy, we should not forget that there are thousands of white people who are still our friends We thank those of our subscribers, who have remembered us by sending in their subscriptions during our time of trouble. The outlook for peace in Europe is about the same as it has always been. It is as dark as the darkest cloud that has yet appeared upon the horizon. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has had a hard time of it, but it has stuck to the course previously marked by its far-sighters leaders. Destroying Negro institutions and ruining reputations that should not be ruined will not pay in the long run and thoughtless officials will one day find this out. "The jailing of Negro leaders or white ones either will not get a Government anywhere. It only tends to make more martyrs in this world of ours and to intensify the feeling against the Government by those who are their followers. "Action is equal to reaction in a contrary direction." "the necessities of life are expensive and the luxuries are expensive too many folks prefer the luxuries and purchase them first. The grave-yard gets many of these kind of people." Judge Rogers wanted to know if Meresus Garvey was granted bait would he flee the country? The reply was in the negative. His leaving this country is just what his enemies and the country most desire. Grant him bait by all means and give him an opportunity to relieve all parties of any further anxiety. With Garvey out of the country, it may be we shall have peace for a while from those, who are bitterly assailing him. ELAINE RIOTERS FREED If the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had accomplished, no other task, its success in conjunction with Attorney Scipin A. Jones and Hon. Moorefield Storey in bringing about the release of the six alleged Elaine roiters would justify its existence and entitle it to the universal support of the people of this country. The action of the Supreme Court of the United States in interfering in this case can be explained in no other way than it was the exercise of some divine power, which touched the hearts of these learned jurists and emphasizes the basic principle of all Governments that of the safety and protection of human life. The effect will be felt in every hamlet of this great country of ours. We believe that God still rules in the affairs of men and that things will come right in due time, if we put our trust in Him. We must continue to agitate and contend for the supremacy of right principles, let the cost be what it may. Conditions at times are discouraging and when we note the temporary triumph of the evil minded, it is disconcerting. Continued agitation and effort will bring success in due time. PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME The following dispatch from Washington shows conclusively the calibre of the people now in charge of the prohibition army in this country: Washington, June 24.—Jail sentences for first offenders in bootlegging are urged as the "only means of stopping a national scandal" in letters sent to clubwomen over the country by Mrs. Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis and Mrs. William Tilton of Cambridge Mass., Legislative Chairmen, respectively, of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the National Congress of Mothers and ParentsTeachers Associations. The clubwomen are asked to write to President Harding urging him to request Governors to impress on the courts the necessity of jail sentences, the statement being made that fines would never be an effective deterrent. If these club-women had taken the time and the opportunity to investigate the facts they would have found out that the judges of the country are meeting jail sentences, not only to the first offenders, but to the second of leaders and that even the penitentiaries are being filled with men, who persist in this illegal traffic and still the evil grows with the certainty of a rilling snow-ball during the wintry season. They also would know that there is no class of people more heartily in favor of the prohibition restrictions than the boot-leggers themselves. They would not have the law repeated Beggars have become opulent. On the illegal traffic. Whiskey under government regulation, which brought one dollar a quart is now bringing fifteen dollars a quart and cool liquor which sold for thirty and forty cents per quart and could not find sale at that price is now bringing four dollars a quart. There is not a town, hamlet or village in this country where liquor cannot be purchased. If one has the price. The grocery stores the department stores and men in other lines of trade saw money going into the bonds of the whiskey trust and joined in the crusade against whiskey. The result was that the small dealer was driven out of business, while the large dealer flourished and he is still flourishing. Alcohol is an essential factor in practically all lines of business and the confirmed "soaks" have found out a way to get alcohol and "there ye aire." It is not the severity of the punishment that checks crime, but the certainty of it. When men were burned in oil, it did not check crime. When Draco specified death for the least offense upon the ground that he could not find any severer punishment for greater ones, it did not check or obliterate crime, so it can readily be seen, that these women theorists are all wrong in their conclusions. As the matter now sounds, the tax-payers are paying whiskey drinkers large sums of money, to wipe out the "bootlegging" businesses and the amount is over on the increase. They wiped out, so to speak the "red light" district in Richmond and as a questionable women of questionable THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA character are now living in the same houses with respectable people and they ask, "What are you going to do about it." Theorists are all right, but in practice they all wrong. This is an age of "little men" and we might add of "little women" too. THE CONVICTION OF GARVEY. The conviction of Hon. Marcus Garvey upon the nominal charge of using the United States mails to defraud was no surprise to us. His incarceration in a jail in this country had already been preordained. He lea a movement, which has attracted the attention of the nations of a world and all such movements carry with them persecution and punishment Ghandi in India is now in jail. Leon Totzski, the controlling power today of Russia was in jail in this country. Garvey made enemies within and without and he estranged hundreds of his own followers, who in turn testified against him. He has laid the ground work of a great scheme, which will no doubt be taken up by his followers. He could not tolerate opposition and he was a fighter., both of his friends and his enemies. A trap was set for him and into it he fell. He is a remarkable character and the probabilities are that some successor may be found who will avoid the mistakes he made. The severity of the punishment meted to him is all out of proportion to the alleged charge against him. The ground work has been laid for his deportation, which is the primary purpose of his prosecution. We doubt if we shall ever gaze upon his like again. FOREIGN COMPLICATIONS. The Prohibition authorities are now asserting the right to break the custom seals of foreign government, which seals have been placed on consignments of liquor to insure the inviolability of the liquor while in our ports and which liquor can be used by the passengers and crews after the vessels have passed outside of the three mile limit and are on the high seas. This not seeming to prove efficacious, our officers are now threat ening to arrest the captains of foreign vessels and seize their ships for confiscation. It may be that the underlying cause of all of this is the ruling that vessels flying the American flag are not permitted to carry liquor for passengers and knowing this, the carrying trade is being transferred to those foreign liners, that can minister to the liquid wants of the passengers. Our government is in the shipping business. That vigorous protests will be forthcoming from the whole civilized world is evident. Retaliatory measures will follow. People who observe present day condition are impressed with the fact that there is little statesmanship now visible upon the diplomatic horizon and that our great men for the most part are now in absolute retirement or have gone the way of all the earth. DONATIONS TO SARAH G. JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Received since last publication by the Treasurer of the above named Hospital the following contributions others will be published with grateful and earnest thanks. Yours for service to suffering humanity, Sarah G. Jones' Memorial Hospital Medical College and Training School for Nurses, Inc., Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph.D. President; Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. Secretary; B. L. Jordan, Treasurer Brought forward from last publication Donations and Contri- butions through Miss Maria Burke $3.30; Mrs. Sarah Bartts $2; Mrs. Ellen Johnson $3.90; Mrs. Maggie M. Smith $2.00; Mrs. Heen gray $3.00; Miss Lula L. Watkins $12; Mrs. Janie E. Scott $2.00; Mrs. Matilda Dickerson $4; Mrs. M. S. Paine $21.00; Mrs. L. G. King $4; Mrs. Maria Booker $2; Mrs. Clara E. Carter $2; Miss Viola Lucas $2; Mrs. W. Allen $5.80; Mrs. L. E. Quarles $3.50; Mrs. Vera A. Bolling $12.05; Mrs. Ellen Bolling $4; Mrs. Eliza Washington $4.20; Mrs. Ella Harper $5; Mrs. Elnaora Jones $1; Mrs. Pauline Smith $2; Mrs. Martha Morgan $12; Mrs Virginia Winn as follows: Mrs. C. B. Gilpin $1; Mrs. Fannie Sawage $1. Mrs. G. O. Branch $1. Dr. J. Bentley $5. Sundry persons $6. (Total $14); Mrs. Nannie Jefferson $2; Mrs. R. O. Johnson $2.00; Mrs. Annie L. Bowles $3; Mrs. Hattie Lightfoot $3; Mrs. Eliza Norrell $8.20; Mrs. Sarah Ward $1.10; Mrs. Sarah B. Morton $2; Mrs. Ella Settle $1; Mrs. M. C. Anderson $1; Mrs. Mildred H. Anderson $1; Mrs. Susie Terrell $3; Mrs. Rebecca Jackson $1; Mrs. Lucy Crawley $2.40; Mrs. Ella Sandler $2; Mrs. Mary Kyles $1; Mrs. Gertrude Taylor $2; Mrs. Eliza Pearlsal $1; Mrs. Maude Robertson $1; Mrs. Agnes B. Reese $1; Mrs. M. H. Payne $1; Mrs. Myrtle Griffith $1; Mrs. Mammie Mason $2.20 North Side Pharmacy $1; Miss Bertie Sweet $2.25; Mrs. B. C. Johnson $1; Mrs. Nannie B. Jackson $1.70; Total $143.20. Donations and contributions by Southside Auxiliary: Mrs. Elizabeth Harris. President; Mrs. H. N. Byrd. Secretary; Mrs. J. H. Blackwell. Treasurer; Mrs. Harrett Harris, Chiefman. Members in monthly dues to auxiliary $40.20; Mrs. L. L. Stanard $1; Mr. Wm. Fox $1; Mrs. Ellen Winfree $1; Mrs. Estelle Savage $1; Mr. John Savage $1; Mr. O. G. Beverly $1; Mr. Plik Gordon $1; Total $7.00; Proceeds from Sacred Concert by Auxiliary $26. 40 Mr. Jas T. Carter $10; Rev. J. E. Fountain for Pilgrim Baptist church $2.65; Fifth Bapt. Church, Rev. A. D. Daily pastor $5; Mrs. Daisy B. Fow (see Jordan) solicited $6.85; Miss Burnetta Spurlock $5; Mr. Sedley D. Jones $1; Miss Lula B. Watkins $4; Seven Pines Baptist. Church, Rev. J. R. Vaughan pastor $2; Mt. Tabor Bapt. Church Rev. R. J. Bass pastor $2.88; Fourth Bapt. Church Rev. Evans Payne pastor $11; Fifth St. Bapt. Church Rev. T. J. King pastor $2.61; Mrs. B. C. Johnson from concert $4.50; Mr. George Watkins $1 Miss Lill an S. Bazley $2; Miss Estelle B. Anderson $2; Mrs. Lena Merlweil er $1; Mrs. Ellen Winfree $2; Mrs. Mary J. Washington $1; Mrs. Mary Cols Harris $1; Mrs. Fannie Smith $1; M Moore St. Baptist church Rev. R. O. Johnson pastor $11.10; Total $10. 59 Grand Total to Saturday June 23, 10:33 $1,851.77. Y. W. C. A. NOTES "Y" Girl Reserves Delegation Off to Kings Mountain. The Phyllis Wheatley Branch will be represented at the Kings Mountain Conference by the following delegates who left for Lincoln Academy, Kings Mountain on last Monday night: Misses Viola L. F. Chaplain, Associate Secretary; Beatrice Edmunds and Clarissa Kyles, advisers; Gladys Jones, R. I. C. club; Alice Spindle, Carnation, Ruth Taylor, Triple I; L. Ora Harris and Evelyn Burwell, Executive Council and Edna Jordan guest of the Girl Reserves. The Conference theme this year is "Builders All" and under the spumid leadership of the National Staff and the Girl Reserves Secretaries and Advisers who are in attendance, we feel, assured that every girl will gain much in inspiration and knowledge. On Monday evening July 2nd from 8:30 to 11 o'clock the membership committee Mrs. J. T. Harper chairman assisted by the other committees are entertaining the membership and friends at a Garden Party. This party is planned as a get-together for old and new members and it is hoped that every member will be present. The lawn and back porch of the "Y" is usually a cool spot in the most torrid weather, so do not stay away because of the heat. On last Sunday afternoon the closing vesper service of the season was held. Mrs. S. B. Williams, chairman of the Religious Education Committee presided. The service was very informal; a short song service led by Mrs. Peachy A. Poindexter and a talk by Mrs. Williams on "Happiness" completed the program. Beginning July 1st the Social Hour will be held on Sunday afternoons from 6:30 to 7:30 o'clock. You are cordially invited to attend. No formal programs. Just a friendly visit with each other, a volunteer sing, etc. Refreshments served each Sunday by the Hospitality Committee. Remember your pledge made in our November campaign. Every one who has not paid their pledge has been notified and asked to pay same by July 1st. Because many of our contributors have asked to extend their time until July 10th we are asking all who have not been approached to be prepared to pay during this week and next. Every effort will be made to see you by July 10th. If you should send your pledge to the "Y" it would be very highly appreciated. Because the Association does not make but one appeal for its maintenance budget during a year, and because it counts the pledges made as being given in good faith it bases its expenditures upon these pledges as well as upon the cash. When pledges are not paid then the Association not only faces defiit but also a curtailment of its program. This we feel, the citizens of Richmond will not allow. DELAYS ASSIGNMENT TO NEGRO HOSPITAL Director Hines Is Going to Tuskegee to Face Opposition to Negro Staff for Veterans' Insti- Washington, June 25.—Pending a personal investigation by Director Hines of the situation at the Tuskegee Aka. Veterans' Hospital, no further Negro personnel will be assigned to institution by the Veterans' Bureau. In making his announcement today, Director Hines said he expected to go to Tuskegee early in July and discuss the bureau's plans with those interested in the project. He declared he would endeavor to convince them that it is his intention to do for the Negro patients the best that is humanly possible. The decision to interrupt further employment of Negro physicians was made, it was indicated, because of the assistance at Tuskegee which followed the recent publication of a letter by Director Hines to President Harding announcing that it was hoped soon to have complete Negro personnel at the institution. Director Hines was said to have been preparing to appoint a Negro commanding officer and to have virtually selected for the place Dr. T. Edward Jones assistant Surgeon of Feedmen's Hospital here, when he changed his plans. Director Hines said he was confident the situation could clear up with his visit. "Anyhow," he declared, "I will go down there and face the opposition." Director Hines said he had been surprised at the facility with which the bureau had been able to get competent Negro doctors. The Medical Association of the Negro Race, he said, had been uniting in its efforts to aid the bureau in the selection of efficient Negro doctors. ORCHAR DARWIN INQUIRY IN BALTIMORE SCHOOL. Girls Are Taught That Adam and Eve Were Monkeys, the Rev. C. D. Harris, Charles Baltimore. June 26.—An investigation of the teaching staff of the East High School of Baltimore, as a result of charges brought by the Rev D. Charlton D. Harris that Darwinism and the theory that "Adam and Eve were merely names of a couple of monkeys from which we descended" was being taught to girl pupils was ordered today by Isaac S. Field, President of the Board of School Commissioners. Dr. Henry S. West, Superintendent of Schools, announced that he would conduct the investigation of Principal Flower's staff and that an immediate explanation would be asked. Mrs. William Bauernschmidt, Secretary of the Public School Association becks the teacher involved saving: "Let the clergymen stick to their pulpits, while parents and educators manage the schools. What will be the result of the investigation? What can they do to the person or persons who have the courage to offer their theories to pupils for their consideration The theory is taught in colleges throughout the country; why not here? or any other theory for that reason so long as it is not seditious. I will be able to teach the teachers. Mr. Fields could state what stand the school Heads took on Darwinism, saying that he would not pass on the matter until he had complete information. THE GROWTH OF RADIO In the press dispatches we read that the Governor of the State of New York addresses the people of the entire commonwealth by radio. He sat in the governor's chair in the executive suite where radio experts from the General Electric Company had prepared the proper transmitting devices. Then out in California W. E. Creed, president of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, radioed his address at the annual meeting so that the various communities in the central portion of the state served by the company, could hear him speak. The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces an invitation which its engineers have perfected to solve the problem of maintaining privacy in radio communication. Dr. Albert Abrams of San Francisco announces the invention of a superraldo set to test disease. And so it goes. Radio is today anthilating distance. Its greatest usefulness will be felt when through unified organization the service of experts can be broadcasted to the people of the country on a definite schedule. A VIRGINOAN'S CALL FROM OHIO Licht of Shiloh Lodge No. 192 K. of P. and Boykins Court No. 188 O. of C. Boykins Va. Greeting to the Officers and Members of the Lodge and Court. Dear Brothers and Sister Courts, have you all awakened to the fact that enemies are trying to cut your head off? If not, why not, because nobody lives without a head. Have you stopped to think that Sir John Mitchell, Jr., G. C. of the Grand Lodge and G W. 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 do all in our power to help him to defend himself 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 no 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 will 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 mrs 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 mv 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, ExD. D. G. C. POCAHONTAS LODGE MEMBERS RALLY TO THE HEAD Deputy Johnson in the Foreground. Pocahontas, Va. June 9, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Virginia. 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 committed any crime. Therefore, we are standing willing to do any thing that we can. Our financial aid is at his disposal. 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Mean while Garvey will remain in the Tombs. It may be three months before the appeal is ready. There is a matter of costs aggregating about $5000 charged against Garvey, but this can be disposed of either by payment or by the cheaper method of permitting the Government to obtain a judgment and then disregarding it. There is some likelihood that Garvey will be deported when his imprisonment ends. Armin Kohn, representing Garvey said papers giving notice of an appeal would be filed this morning but that other papers would not be ready for several months. When Garvey was brought from the Tombs Negro sympathizers gathered at the Federal Building but policemen kept them out until Garvey had passed in. There was no demonstration. When Garvey came out there was much lamentation and several women showed marked emotion. One woman knelt and prayed. "I regard America," Garvey told the Court, "as the greatest friend of the Negro. I said during the trial which may have been interpreted as an insult to this Court. I prayed itended to us such. I accept my sentence and will do my best for the Negro race." Judge Mack said he was pleased to hear Garvey's statement of good intentions and that the Court had taken no offense at any time. Garvey promised that while in the Tombs he would not write or inspire inflammatory articles. Mrs. Garvey last night addressed 2,500 followers of her husband at a meeting called at Liberty Hall, West 1938 Street to obtain money for ball for Garvey and to finance an appeal. Most of those present subscribed to the fund. GEORGIANS INVEST- TIGATE CONDITIONS IN NORTHERN CITIES Atlanta, Ga., June 28—In an effort to solve industrial problems and get a better understanding of why Negroes continue to leave the South the Georgia Manufacturers association sent a commission to all important in district centers throughout the North to make a survey of the conditions among southern Negroes who have gone North. The southern Negroes who have migrated to such cities as Cincinnati Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are facing a rising tide of race prejudice and above all things are being gouged to the limit by avaricious landlords in Negro districts is charged in a statement issued by the commission following the investigation. "In Cincinnati many of the Negroes are being charged as high as $10 a week for one room and three and four families are living in one house, built for one because of the extreme congestion in the Negro quarters." This statement was given the investigators by Benjamin W. Overton, Executive Secretary of the Colored Y M. C. A. in Cincinnati and is said to be an authority on Negro conditions in that city. In Cleveland and other northern cities with a large foreign population, the southern Negroes are clashing with the foreigners who resent both the intrusion of the Negro into his quarters as result of migration and the Negro's competition with them in the field of labor. This statement was given by John L. Dilworth of the American House in Cincinnati and said to be an authority on conditions among the foreign born in the North. In Cincinnati the Negro quarters are largely located on the Ohio river front in what is known as "The Botons" and which is partially or entirely flooded each year. During the floods the Negroes have to seek safety in other parts of the city and many have been drowned in these annual floods. Because of the fearful congestion in these quarters the southern Negro has fallen prey to consumption and other diseases caused by cold and over-crowding. What was found in Cincinnati is practically the same in all other northern industrial centers. After reading the report issued by the Georgia Commission W. P. Bayless comments 33 follows: "Granting that southern Negroes suffer all the inconveniences pointed out by the southern commission representing manufacturing interests in the South the puzzling thing to me is why south Negroes continue to come North in such increasing numbers and put up with such 'unbearable' conditions as described. I know of Negroes who have gone back south and brought up their friends with them. And I have ENCED TO FIVE YEARS ED A THOUSAND DOLLARS been told by scores of them that while they found conditions extremely hard to bear in the North they found it much easier than what they had to suffer in the South. I am confident that southern whites know why the Negroes are leaving and they also know what to do to keep the Negroes South, but they cannot bring themselves to the point where they can treat Negroes justly and fairly. When they actually have a change of heart in their attitude toward the Negro I believe those who are there will retain and many will return." The Na Advancem Fifth characteri statement ve's "Ne 1923 to theey. Presse bad visit Attorney's viction. The "Ne 1923 state" Wha DR. J. E. MOORELAND WILL RETIRE SOON Cincinnati Oiac, (Special,) —Definite announcement has been made from the International Y. M. C. A. Headquarters at New York, that Dr. J. E. Moorland, the Senior Secretary of the Colored Men's Department on the International Committee will retire this year. This announcement is according to the provision of the Y. M. C. A. Retirement Fund, and it is said that Dr. Moorland will be the first Colored Secretary to have reached this point, as he will attain to the age of sixty-five as provided in the Retirement Fund regulations. Dr Moorland is one of the few pioneers now living in projecting the work of the Y. M. C. A. among the colored men and boys. He was associated with the late W. O. Hunton, one of the outstanding figures in the early days of the movement. It is said that it was through Dr. Moorland's activities in a large measure that resulted in Mr. Julius Rosenwald's generosity in offering $25000 for every city in the United States that would raise $5,000 to erect a colored men's branch within a given time. Fourteen cities took advantage of this offer and their buildings and Y. M. C. A. Organizations attest the wisdom and the far sightedness exercised by Dr. Moorland in pressing this program. The work of the Y. M. C. A. among the colored people of the United States has been developed by leaps and boards until, according to figures issued in the last Year Book, the total membership in the City Y. M. C. A. the Students' Y. M. C. C. A., the Industrial Y. M. C. C. A. and the Railroad Departement of the Y. M. C. C. A., aggregates 26,640. Every one of this vast group has decided on a definite program of raising a fund to be presented to Dr. Moorland as a testimonial up on his retirement. Mr. B. W. Overton the Active Secretary of the Ninth St. Branch of the Cincinnati Y. M. C. A. assisted by Dr. W. Y. Nelson, the Chairman of the Branch has already started the ball to rolling and are active in pushing forward this movement. BISHOP CANNON CALLS A CONFERENCE ON RACE ISSUES (Preston News Service) Richmond, Va., June 27—Bishop James Cannon, Jr., chairman of the temperance and social service commission of the M. E. Church, south, has called a public conference for the discussion of race relations, prohibition, law enforcement, Christian principles in industry and related subjects for July 18 at Lake Juniuska, N. C. Bishop Cannon says: "tw. days will be devoted to race problems with ex-Governor A. H. Roberts, of Tennesee and the widow of Dr. Booker T. Washington as the principal speakers. We want to have a free and frank discussion of conditions between the races and endeavor to devise some means on bringing about a better understanding between the races in the South." MEN FLOGGED NEAR ROYSTON, GA. IS REPORT TON AACP "White-capping" and flogging of Negroes near Royston, Georgia is reported in a letter received by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 70 Fifth Avenue New York City. The letter states nice New York City. The letter states that Negroes have not only left their farms because of night-riding and in simulation in that section of Georgia but are beginning to leave the towns also. The letter says in part: "It is hard here. The colored people are afraid to do what they can. They are white-capping colored people every chance they can get. I know of two cases recently. They whipped a boy about running away. He did not owe them a penny. Whipped a color ed preacher last night for nothing. The police arrest the colored people here and turn them over to the mob. Is there any remedy for it?..... "The colored people are leaving here bad. They have all just about lost the farms and now they are leaving their towns." --- --- 一 --- --- BRANDS LIE IN MARCUS GARVEYS PAPER The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue New York City, today characterized as a malicious lie a statement published in Marcus Garvey's "Negro World," of June 23, 1923 to the effect that Moorfield Store, President of the N. A. A. C. P. bad visited the United States District Attorney's office to urge Garvey's conviction. The "Negro World" of June 23, 1923 states on page 1: "Why did the President of the N. A. A. C. P., visit the District Attorney's office of New York the very day Marcus Garvey's case was called? Why was he behind the doors?" Mr. Moorfield Storey, by telephone from Boston, authorized the public statement to be made that he never had any communication with the District Attorney in New York on any subject whatsoever, was never in his office and in fact, does not know who the District Attorney is. Mr. Storey was telephoned to in Boston not because the "Negro World's" statement was entitled to credence but so that colored people throughout the United States might have Mr. Storey's personal word in this matter. The N. A. A. C. P., then made the following additional announcement: "The statement in the "Negro World" of June 23rd, that Moorfield Storey, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, visited the District Attorney's offices either before or during the trial to urge the conviction of Marcus Garvey or for any other purpose whatsoever, or communicated with that office is a malicious lie; and but goes to prove the utter lack of responsibility in Marcus Garvey and in such of his associates as are responsible for this impudent and mischievous's-statement of fact." TO MAN THE TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL WITH ONLY COLORED DOCTORS Washington, D. C., June 27.—Following the wishes of President Harding that Negroes man the government hospital at Tuskegee, Ala., Directo; Hines issued a statement last Thursday afternoon that a complete Negro personnel will man the Veterans' Bureau Hospital at Tuskegee. The question of whether Negro physicians should have charge of the institution, which is to receive Negro patients only, has been a subject of considerable controversy. HINES SLAPS AT NEGRO POLITICIANS I am giving you this information Mr. Hines said in a letter to President Harding: "because I have a feeling that a certain element prompted by a desire to obtain positions for certain individuals that are not entirely qualified are attempting to becloud the issue by the publication of statements that it is not the intention of the bureau to man the hospital by a complete Negro personnel and I desire to reassure you that your wishes in this regard will be carried out explicitly." WANTS QUALIFIED MEN AND NURSES Mr. Hines told President Harding that it had been necessary for the oneway to move slowly in gathering the staff for this institution because he believed that President Harding desired that the bureau under no circumstan ce put colored personnel on duty there who did not have the profession at attainments to thoroughly handle the work. He said that he felt and believed that the best thinking Negroes of the United States also felt that the disabled Negro veterans should receive treatment equal to that of any of their comrades. Mr. Hines added that most of the staff had been selected and hoped to complete the work within a short time. FAMOUS ELAINE RIOT CASE AGAIN IN COURT Little Rock, Ark., June 27.—The Elaine case is a petition of the six Elaine Negroes whose murder cases now are pending in the Lee Circuit Court, to have the cases dismissed. The petition is base don stature which provides that unless a date for trial is set by the court within two terms from the indictment, the defendants are entitled to dismissal. The attorneys for the men alleged that their cases have been pending for two terms and that although they had filed motions in each term to have the day set for trial, the court had not set the day and that they were consequently, entitled to dismaal under the statute. It is the state's contention that the trial date had been set, but because the Phillips Circuit Court, in the same judicial circuit, then was in session extended over the date set for the trial in Lee county, the day was passed without fault of the court, according to the state's brief. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (Preston News Service) --- (Preston News Service) NINE BURN TO DEATH IN CHICAGO FIRE TRAP Chicago, IL. June 28.—Nine Negroes were burned to death and about thirty others injured when a fire early last Thursday morning swept thru a three story tenement, containing twenty-four flats, occupied by nearly 166 tenants, at 22nd and Federal streets Southside. The old delapidated building was virtually a fire trap, according to fire men who with the help of rescued nearly a hundred tenants, while scores of bouncy-sricken men and women leaped from windows and an old rusty fire escape which failed to swing down. The bodies of four women were identified while five were burned beyond recognition and remained unidentified Joseph Smith a furniture dealer, was arrested and following a severe questioning admitted that his furniture store was located in the building and that he operated a still in the base ment beneath his store. Smith admitted to the police that he had left his gas jet burning. He said that the gas flame was about four inches from the plaster ceiling under the front stairs. AGED MAN SLAYS WIFE AGED MAN SLAYS WIFE (Preston News Service) Mount Pleasant, Penn., June 27.—William H. Bray, aged 62 years, was committed to the county jail at Greensburg last Friday night, charged with murder, following the discovery of the badly mutilated body of his wife, Ms. Isabella Carter Bray, aged 65 years in the Bray home. The woman, whose head had been crushed by blows had been dead probably 50 hours before for the police was found. Last Friday morning some of his friends that his wife was seriously sick. In the afternoon he told an acquaintance and friend of the family that he thought that his wife was dying. This man immediately sent Dr. Horner to the Bray home. When the physician arrived he found the woman's body. Bray could not be found and the police began a search When the police took Bray into custody, he told them that his wife had been in an automobile accident several days ago, but later he changed his story, police say and said that there had been a disturbance in the house and named several persons who parted. Late Friday night he again changed his story and said that he and his wife had quarreled on Tuesday night and that he had struck her on the head with a hammer. LYNCHING FRUSTRATED IN GEORGIA (Preston News Service.) Savannah, Ga., June 27—Due to the vigilance of Chatam county officials a mob was frustrated from breaking in to the jail and lynching Walter Lee, held there as the assailant of a young married white woman of West Savannah. During Tuesday night a military guard was thrown around the jail and on Wednesday six hundred militiamen replaced the local military organization. It is said that no trouble is expected as long as the city is under martial law. WOMAN KILLS WHITE SOUTHERN PLANTER WHEN HE ATTACKS (Preston News Service) Chattanooga. Tenn. June 27.—James T. Darwin, aged 65 years, a white planter, is dying at his home near Evansville, Rhea county, as a result of injuries sustained when he was repulsed by a Negro woman cook at his home. It is said that the enraged woman seized an ax and struck him two blows. The first severing his nose and the second crushing his skull. She has been arrested and lodged in the county jail. PENNA. JUDGE LAYS DOWN LAW ON GUN-TOTING. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., June 28.—Notice was served by Judge Harry H. Rowad upon new Negro arrivals from the southland that the practice prevalent among them of carrying pistols will not be countenanced. The excuse that it is common practice in the South for whites and blacks to go armed is no excuse for continuing that practice in Pennsylvania. Carrying concealed weapons in this state is a violation of the law and it is the determination of the judges of this state to punish to the limit persons found violating this statute. Following this statement Judge Row and sentenced two Negroes to 20 months in the workhouse. The men had pleaded guilty of carrying revolvers. --- REV. FRANK L. MASON KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT WAS MODERATOR BETHANY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA. Jetersburg, Va., June 26.—News reached here this morning of the accident on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad between Jarratt and Emporia, when the automobile of Rev Frank Mason, colored, Baptist circuit rider was struck by train 89 killing Mason almost instantly. The accident occurred about 10:30 o'clock. Rev Mason was 64 years old. was taken to Emporia on the train, but died on the way. According to reports he was going to his home near Jarratt when the accident occurred. Rev Mason had charge of four Baptist churches and was well known among his race. He was also moderator of the Bethany Association, connected with the Baptist church. He is survived by his wife and twelve children. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of W. E Hall. South Emopria. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. WHITE WOMAN RUNS OVER COLORED BOY. (Preston News Service) Laurel, Miss., June 27.—Mrs. John Sherman, a prominent society woman here ran over little Leroy Husbands aged 6 years, last Saturday afternoon while driving her automobile in Firth avenue near the ca. barns. Mrs. Sherman stopped her automobile and took the child to the State Charity Hospital where it is said that his condition is not serious and he will recover. The child suffered lacerations of the face and was bruised about the body. W. VA. EDITOR OFFERS SPACE TO HELP N A A C P The editor of The Wheeling Advocate, a colored newspaper published in Wheeling, West Virginia has offered the columns of his paper to help the N. A. A. C. P., in the following letter today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City: "The N. A. A. C. P. 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. New York. "Gentlemen: As an expression of our appreciation of the services you are rendering the Negro race, we offer you gratts space in The Wheeling Advocate, for the publication of such news matters you would like to reach our readers. 'We know that you are handicapped for funds, and we believe that the Negro Press should cooperate with you in your efforts to 'put over' your program. 'Wishing you success and assuring you of our willingness to serve when possible, we are. MY SHELTER YOURS THE WHENYOURS DATE (Signed) H.L.H. JONES SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL. (By N. B. Dodson.) Durham, N. C. June 25. (Special to the Planet.)—No more tangible evidence of the thrift and industry of the National Training School in this city is needed to show its progress and sane leadership than the work of the State Approved Summer School, which opened here on Thursday to run through July 24th. More than one hundred and thirty teachers—students are already enrolled and others from various parts of the State are arriving from day to day. The opening lecture was given by the Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church. New York City. Other members of the faculty include Dr. C. G. O'Kelly, Lincoln University; Dr. D. J. Jordan, Morris Brown; Miss S. B. Alexander Columbia; Miss M. A. Harris, Washington D. C.; Mrs. D. J. Jordan and others. Dr James E Shepard, the untiring president in the conduct of this summer school a direct contribution to the educational system of the state. The beautiful campus of the school grounds shade trees and flowers at a spot for recreation and pleasure. 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Mrs. Georgia Corway, Manassas Mrs. Martha Hines, Danville Mrs. Laura Bush, Covington Mrs. E. L. Flemming, Scott- burg. Mrs. Mary Casey, New River Mrs. M. E. Johnkins, Newport News Mrs. Annie B. Taylor, Staunton Ida Ballard, Hampton Mrs. Ida P. Oliver, Sutherlin Mrs. Fannie L. Coleman, South Boston. Mrs. Addie Lee, Danville Mrs. Georgia H. Brown Staun- ton. Friend Mrs. Laura James, Portsmouth Mrs. Daisy King, Newport New Cascade Court No. 99, Hot Springs Friend George W. Rison, Danville Charles Clarke West Point F. E. Puryear, Norfolk Mrs. Nannie L. Patterson, Clif- ton Forge William H. Coy Mrs. Mary Thomas, Berryville Andrew Jackson, Radford Mrs. Mary Woolridge, Glasgow Mrs. Mary J. Aytes, Mrs. Clara G. Pervall Mrs. R. E. Wesley Miss Marie L. Walker W H. Willis Mrs. Lucy Cross, George L. Branch Mrs. Henrietta Estes Mrs. Malissa Sagles Mrs. Rosa Clark Friend Friend Mrs. Sallie Page Mrs. Mary Branch Mrs. E. Goode Thomas Tinsley William A. Robinson F J. Johnson Mrs. W. E. Williams Friend Miss Mary Criss Mrs. Fanny E. Johnston and Family Mrs. Amelia Davenport Friend Mrs. Senora L. Bowe 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 right indeed J. I. BOYA WISHING US WELL A WORD FROM PORTLAND, ORE. The Advocate, Leading Colored Newspaper of the Northwest. Portland, Oregon Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir and Contemporary:—We have read with a deal of interest the newspaper items concerning the failure of the Mechanics Savings Bank. We have read your statements concerning your side of the question. And while we are so far away and not able to be on the scene and see things for ourselves, let us assure you that we have honesty and cannot possibly believe that you are guilty of the charges although declared so in a court of law. Having lived in the South at least half of our lives we know something; of the white man's justice to educated high-minded colored people. If you had been shifless, a do-nothing and a hut-in-hand Negro, you would have not only been tolerated but encouraged. But you are the equal of those men who seek to down you, and there's where the trouble begins. Then, too, there are those of our own race who cannot stand to see others of their kind advance and be something. They are jealous, envious and poor things. Ignorant. They would rather see us all down than for one to rise above the other. We have been engaged in work towards the uplift of our own and no sooner than we get our heads "above the water," get a little recognition from the other side, above that of the masses, our own becomes the enemy. It is a hard task; it is a great sacrifice this lifting of a race. We hardly know what to write to you, but we wanted you to know that whil' you have been found guilty by the courts, we do not believe you guilty. Remember the tho' that if there is any stealing to be done from our people, let the white man do it. There is not near the holler if he does it and they know it, as there is when one of our own is suspected. (smiles) We are a funny people, and we sometimes won der if we are worth saving at so great a price. Let us know what we can do away up here to help you. Our better half, Mrs Cannady is a practicing attorney here and the other half is still engaged in publishing The Advocate. Perhaps we could do something. We have little money, but no doubt we may be able to collect a small defense fund to help out. Send us the information we need because we feel that whatever efcts one of us no matter where located, effects us all. We feel your interest just as keenly as if we were there or you up here. With best wishes, we are. MR. AND MRS. E. D. CANNADY Orange, Va. June 13, 1923. Dear Sir and Brother:—I can not f-eil satisfied until I have expressed to you my sympathy. We are all in this world to have trouble, and the only thing to do is to fight bravely to the end. I have never dreamed or thought that you are guilty of the thing with which you are accused, but continue to pray and let the Lord lead you and I feel perfectly safe in saying that you will come out more than victorious. I am Fraternally yours, EDWARD THOMS, D. D. G. C. A VOICE FROM BRISTOL, VA. 2.10 Bristol, Va.-Tenn., June 14, 1923. 10.00 My Dear Mr. Mitchell, Jr., 6.0 Grand Worthy Counsellor, 5.05 311 North 4th Street, 1.00 Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` I want you to know that I am praying for you and that my heart, carries many sad regrets of you being the least worried and wrongfully treated by a people that cannot see as it really is. May God bless you. My father and I are willing to help you in what ever way we can. You shall always have our support. I am hoping to see you happy again. Yours sincerely, MRS. C. B. BANKS, Bristol, Va. (Bristol Hotel.) 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 righteousness. 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. C. and B.. REV. P. G. GRAVELY, 123-7th Avenue, N. W. Roadoke, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Have Hair Like This AGENTS WANTED Write for our Money Making Plan and Circulars TODAY. AGENTS WANTED—Write HI-JA CHEN ATTORNEY CLIFFORD Martinsburg, W. V.. 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 received in the spirit the Widow's mite was. I shall keep my ear to the ground and if I find a duplication necessary, you shall have it. Mrs. Clifford and her sister, Mrs. C. F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of university, boldly believe in your honesty, hold in your Supreme Court in your behalf. With sincere love and best wishes A VOICE FROM GRAHAM, VA Thinking of you as a briber affords me much pleasure in telling you we are 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 forget 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, Va. 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 issue of your valuable paper. I have been a subscriber to the Planet for over fifty 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 the— Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers our tears, Our faith triumphant o'er our fears. Are all with thee—are all with thee! Sincerely yours, REVENUE G. GADSER 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. DR. L K. WILLIAMS SPEAKS. Great Baptist Leader Pledges Support. Chicago, Illinois May 28, 1975. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. My Dear brother:—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 unselfish service that you have rendered to your race, the light of which can not be bedimmed 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. Every day you see women with beautiful hair. Don't envy them. You can have hair that is just as fascinating as theirs. 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CRUMP AND WEST Specializes in Coat for Household & Co ANTHRACITE AND PREPARED CREAM OF THE STEAM COAT NO WASTE - SAVE MO MADISON HON. JUDSON W. LLYONS, EX- REGISTER OF TREASURY Augusta, Ga., May 31 1923 My Dear John:—Words are inadequate to express my deep and sincere sympathy for you in your present em barrassment. No one could make me believe that you would have deliberately and intentionally mis-used a dollar of that money, and I have an ablud ing faith that you will in the end convince your bitterest foe that you did not. God bless you old friend and give you a "safe deliverance." 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 battle 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. Yours truly, (MRS.) G. S. EDMUNDSON. 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 sympathy. With my pen I not only endeavor or to show you that you have my sympathy, 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 a business stand-point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and wipe your past reputation and square dealings. I have been successful in holding together the Lodges in North Danville District. Although a few have fallen by the way they regret they were so hasty in so doing. But with the majority of members 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 every dark cloud has a silver lining. May God bless you and heaven smile upon you. I remain your friend. Yours in F. C. and B., —G. W. FULTZ. So that every lady and gentleman may see just what hair you want, we will do to straighten and beautify hair we are making the following remarkable offers: On 1 bottle of HI-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing and 1 bottle of HI-Ja Coconut Shampoo (value of this assortment, $1.25). **Today** $1.25 CHIROPRACTOR NEXT CLASS JULY 16, 1923 CLASSES. RESIDENCE COURSE ONLY. OF CHIROPRACTIC INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA ST COAL COMPANY of Tested Quality Commercial Purposes COAL FOR HOMES AND THE FOR FURNACE AND BOILER. MONEY BY BUYING NOW. 88 AND 84. MADISON STANFIELD SPEAKS Roanoke, Va. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. I was greatly relieved of no little burden when I read the proceedings and results of your trial last Tuesaas. I have always contended your fidelity and innocence of ever having wronged any man or men. I shall pray Gods favor upon you as the days go by, hop ing that all may be made clear and plain and 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 SENDS TEN DOLLARS Cumberland, Va. June 4, 1923. Mr John Mitchell Jr. My Dear Friend:—I received youre 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 maw 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 Michelle 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. 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Orders in or out Caskets and the Cheapest Marriages and Social Fun DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE trying to convict yo 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. MARY G. TURNER. A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP Waterbury, Conn. June 4, 1923 Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond Planet. Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—Having written you before to express my sympathy, I am writing now to express it in a more substantial way. I am glad to read in the Planet that a Defense Club has been organized to raise funds to defend you 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. Yours for success. —JAS. E. KEFFORD. 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 assu- ances of my sympathy, I am Fraternally yours, J. MURRAY JEFFRESS. R. W. G. L. A VOICE FROM ATLANTA. GA Atlanta, Ga. 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A VOICE FROM CAPE CHARLES Cape Charles Va. May 30, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va. 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 of others. Knowing you as we have for many years and knowing you have stood for honesty, just and right, pri- 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 others. 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. accuse you, that you ever had any oth- er motive than honest, just and right principle. FROM PUEBLO. COLORADO Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 211 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sain news of the Court ruling in your case came to me as a great shock. I was startled. It is nothing but prejudice malae, 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 given 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 fail to call upon me. Your friend, MRS. ADELAIDE G. THOMPSON