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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XL. NO. 33 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1923 PRICE, FIVE CENTS SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS (Preston News Service.) (By John T. Clark, Ph. B.) Of Interest To Parents. The weekly news summary of the U. S. Children's Bureau announces "Twenty Good Books for Parents." "Reading Course No. 21, U. S. Bureau of Education." It explains that this course consists of recent publications dealing with problems of childhood and youth, prepared for individual parents, or for use in reading classes. Certificates signed by the U. S. Commissioner of Education will be issued to parents who complete the course in accordance with certain requirements. This should interest some of our many women's clubs which are interested in child problems. For Better Conditions Among Negro Workers Fourteen Negroes connected with welfare, safety and employment departments of twelve industrial plants in the Pittsburgh district dined Tuesday night, June 26 at Writt's Gardens and had as their guests white officials of these plants. CONVICT LEASING SYSTEM BIG ISSUE IN ALABAMA. (Preston News Service) Mobile, Ala., July 6.—According to a statement made by a member of the State Legislature Alabama's so-called convict contract system will form the axis around which will revolve one of the most intense legislative fights of the adjourned session of the State assembly when it resumes the session. The state-wide committee for the abolition of the system plans to sponsor the bill proposing the removal of convicts from privately owned mines or other industries. Persons advocating the immediate banishment of the system realize, however, that their measure would precipitate a hot legislative fight. EASTERN STARS MEET. (Preston News Service) St. Louis, Mo., July 3.—The 33rd annual meeting of the Grand United Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri was held in Lane C. M. E. Tabernacle last week. Representatives from fourteen states were present. Mrs. Lottie G. Gamble of New York was the principal speaker at the first session. Other sessions were held in the Argus Hall. BOSTON MAYOR IS BITTER IN HIS REPLY TO CAROLINA CITIZENS WHO OBJECTED TO A COLORED BOY ON JULY FOURTH PROGRAM (Bristol Post, June 27, 1923.) Bristol with defiance, Mayor Curle, answered the North Carolina citizens who warmly objected to the choice of Charles C. Dogan, Negro boy who will read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House, July 4th. PROTEST APPOINTMENT The Protestants "Thomas F. Armstrong, J. Frank McClelland and Frank Dalton of Charlotte, N. C., declared to the Mayor in a letter: "The Boston Post of June the 5th carries the announcement that you have selected Charles C. Dogan, honor pupil at English High School, to read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in connection with the July Fourth exercises. "Being former Bostonians and still residents of Boston, in spirit if not body and further knowing the Negro as we know them, we protest such an appointment on the grounds of a deliberate insult to the Boston school, boy and average Bostonian. "The South would not allow such an appointment to be made and we be lieve knowing both sides as we do that what this section of the country will not tolerate, should not be accepted by the city of our birth. "We make the above protest aware that the question of race has never been settled, but we feel as all here do in the supremacy of the white race. May we have the honor of hearing from you." They did. MAYOR VITRIOLIC IN REPLY The Mayor said in part: "I have seldom received a letter from any source so lacking in good manners, so devoid of Americanism so desitate of all knowledge of the principles and practices of our government and so offensively and stupidly impertinent. It is some satisfaction to know that this ill-mannered effusion was not written by any native Carolinian; for while Massachusetts and Carolina may differ profoundly upon the race question, both are as one in recognizing the necessity of practising politeness and observing the conventions of decent society, in correspondence and social relations. You do not speak therefore either for the town you live in, Charlotte, or the State of North Carolina so they must be acquitted of the offensive, ill-bred and unwarranted meddling in the affairs of Massachusetts and Boston exhibited in your letter. When men claiming birth and former residence in Boston are guilty of the gross discountey you have committed, and its bad manners are emphasized by a betrayal of the principles and an insult to the traditions of their birthplace, they become at once deserving of scorn and contempt. "I refuse to accept you as the spokesman of the State and the children of the men who fought and died for human freedom at King's Mountain. "Charles C. Dogan was selected for the honor conferred on him for excellent reasons; he has shown a competence and capacity in the generous rivalry of school life to make him a worthy choice; he is an "honor pupil," that is to say, a pupil of more than ordinary attainments; his choice has the approbation of his fellow pupils, and his selection to read the immortal Declaration is an expression of our recognition of the services of his race in Massachusetts to human freedom and democratic government. One of his race died in the streets of Boston in defense of human rights—Crispus Attucks—and Boston has raised a monument to his memory on Boston Common; and thousands of his race fought and died to preserve the Union in the war of the Rebellion, and to "make the world safe for democracy" in the World war. Any man of any race, color or creed who is willing and worthy to serve the Flag and die for the Republic is worthy to have his place in the Sun of American Democracy. "Let me commend to you three men the wisdom of reading and remembering the principles embedded in the Bible, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and the Massachusetts Bill of rights. The Scriptures tell us that God made man in his own image, be the envelope in which he encased his soul white black brown or yellow. "Let me also commend to you the desirability of moving out of Carolina RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1923 and going further affield to regions where men of your viewpoint may find a congenial atmosphere which I am sure is not to be found in North Carolina and should be impossible to find in any portion of America." THE BAPTIST DRIVE IS ON IN EARNEST Tneir Young People Assembled in Congress at Hot Springs Last Week Adopted the Following Resolutions: As young Baptists, now assembled in our Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress, from Florida to Maine and from California to Georgia, we have learned of the embarrassing debts against our parent-body, the National Baptist Convention, its struggle to free itself of these debts and to build our Sunday School Publishing House and furthermore, having learned with interest of its plans, we pray to the success of the efforts to conduct a $100 000 Drive under the Promotion Board. It is with peculiar hope that we do in heartily express our abiding faith in and our love for that body and we pledge to it the undivided devotion and helpfulness of our young manhood and womanhood in seeing the Drive through. Therefore. Be It Resolved: That the Baptists "All Together Day," fifth Sunday in July (29th day) shall be made the concern of us all here assembled and. Be It Further Resolved: That on our return home we shall confer with the pastors and officers of the churches with which we are connected and pledge to aid them in the wishes of our Mother Body being carried out on that day. Be It Further Resolved: That throughout the confines of our Baptist Territory, wherever the daw is partially of wholly observed, we, the young people of the Baptist Churches will as organizations or individuals, take part on the N. B. C. Committees if appointed or on programs, work to have every Baptist give a National Baptist Convention Dollar that our parent-body may be free from debt and do its biggest work. Resolved Lastly: That we make the "All Together Day" a subject of prayer and that on our return home, we shall call to the attention of S. S. and B. Y. P. U. we represent, this very important appeal of the parent-body to the end that all Baptists everywhere, "In His Name," join in putting the Drive over. KENTUCKY G O P FLAYS KLAN (Preston News Service.) Lexington, Ky., July 5—The concession of the Ku Klux Klan as an american institution at the Republican State convention here last Thursday day came as a great surprise to many. Declaring the Republican party heartily condemned the klan as subversive of American ideals and institutions, the plank further declared, "we pledge ourselves as Republican officials to reentlessly wage war upon this and any other similar organization which may attempt to usurp the sanctions of government." PERSONALS AND BRIEFES Mr. J. E. Hawkins, the contractor who has been indisposed, is out again —Rev. E. H. Hunter D. D. has been ill for nineteen months, but is now improving. —Mrs. Addie Hayes-Howell spent last Sunday at Spring Creek, Va. with her many friends. Mr. Robert Alexander, of Washington, D. C., was in the city this week and called on us. MICHIGAN MAY TAKE STEPS FOR BETTERMENT OF NEGROES Lansing, Mich., July 6.—Young Negroes from all parts of the south are flocking to Michigan industries by the hundreds, according to a report made to the State Administrative Board last Thursday. The report was submitted by L. Whitney Watkins, commissioner of Agriculture and Carl Young labor commissioner. In the report they blame unrest prevalent among young Negroes in the South since the war as the dominating cause for the great in flux. The report also asks that the State Administrative Board appoint a committee to make a survey of the situation and preparation to take care of the increased Negro population. Other recommendations of the commissioners are that the immigration of Negroes be discouraged, that the Negro farm colonies be established and that authority be given to keep in touch with the welfare needs of the Negroes. SIX ELAINE RIOTERS FREED; TROUBLE STARTS. Helena, Ark., July 3 — "Kid" Collins, who drove the auto carrying officers to Hoop Spur in 1919 was shot and killed by "Pickhandle" Smith (white) near Elaine early Tuesday morning. It is said that Collins and his wife were having an altercation when Smith attempted to separate them and claims that he had to shoot Collins in self-defense. Collins was trusty of the Phillips county jail in September 1919 and drove the car to Hoop Spur carrying the sheriff and other officials. After the officials had been slain by the rolters it is said Collins succeeded in escaping and notifying the county officials of the trouble. It is said that for a brief season Collins was regarded by Arkansas whites as a hero. SPECIAL COFFIN IS NECESSARY FOR 350 POUND WOMAN. --- (Preston News Service) Winchester, Va., July 6.—A coffin three times the size of the average large coffin was used last Thursday to inter the remains of Mrs. Charlotte Ramsey Walker, who is said to have weighed 350 pounds. It is said that 12 muscular men acted as pall bearers and special straps were used in lowering the coffin in the grave. Mrs. Walker was said to be 92 years old when she died. BOY KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE. (Preston News Service) Fittsburgh, Pa., July 6—Frank Celous, aged 7 years was struck by an automobile early last Friday evening when he jumped from the rear end of an automobile truck and was run over by an approaching car. His body was crushed and he died in the Presbyterian hospital an hour after the accident. CARD OF THANKS. I take this method of thanking my many friends for the kindness shown my mother, Mrs. Crittie Walthall-Hall during her brief illness and subsequent death. —MRS. MARY WALTHAL WEBTS. WIFE SLAYER GETS 20 YEARS Washington. D. C. July 6.—Charles Morrow, aged 35 years was sentenced to serve 20 years in the penitentiary following a plea of guilty to murder in the second degree in connection with the killing of his wife Mrs. Mary Moro during a quarrel at their home on Virginia Avenue. N. W., on November 5th last. WIFE SHOOTS HUSBAND WHEN HE PAYS PEACE VISIT. (Preston News Service) St. Louis Mo., July 5.—Harry Ireland aged 24 years was shot in the right leg by his wife. Mrs. Mary Ire RELEASE OF ELAINE PEONS STUNS WHITE ARKANSAS CITIZENS (Preston News Service) Helena, Ark, July 6.—The sudden and unexpected release of the Negroes held in the penitentiary charged with murder in the penitentiary with the Elaine rioting in 1919 has caused the whites of this section evidence grave displeasure over the action of the officials in turning loose these Negroes. Just what will happen next no one will venture to give expression to an opinion publicly. The men have been sent to Little Rock for safety and the state officials are prepared to take care of any event quality in the form of an uprising among the disgruntled whites of Phillips county. It is said that members of certain organizations are planning to secretly arrange to take some action to spread terror into the hearts of the Negroes of Phillips county as it is feared that the action of the courts in turning these men loose will embolden the Negroes of that section to such a point that white people will not feel safe. Report has it that the legal department of Phillips county is endeavoring to spring to new charges in an effort to again bring these men into court. One county official is said to have declared that the action of the state officials was a miscarriage of justice and that a serious blunder had been perpetrated. land last Wednesday evening when he had made a call in an effort to become reconciled. He was taken to the City hospital. Ireland told the police that his mission was that of peace when he went to his home in an effort to patch up difficulties. But his wife was still obliterate and they soon became engaged in fistic exercises resulting in his wife placing a bullet in his leg. --- MR. AND MRS. NILES GIVE $80,000 TO NEGRO ORPHANAGE. (President News Service.) Kansas City, Mo. July 5.—An orphan house to house 75 children and with an initial cost of $30,000 is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Niles to the Negroes of Kansas City. The home will occupy a high sightly point on the southside of the city. It is said that both boys and girls will be accommodated at the home. The unward limit in age will be 11 years. The gift of Mr. and Mrs. Niles is part of a general effort looking to the betterment of Mrs. Niles shrubdell the betterment of Negroes in Kansas City and to help the Negroes to help themselves. The establishment recently of the Mercy hospital children's ward at the Negro Wheatley provident hospital was a part of this. Mr. and Mrs. Niles contributed $5,000 to the ward. The orphan home will be a two-story structure with a basement. It is also planned to make use of the roof also. Provisions for enlargement of the building from time to time in the future will be considered. The establishment of the new orphanage has been placed in the hands of a committee composed of Negroes. The Chairman is E. Roos of the Y. M. C. A. and the secretary, William Dawley. VIRGINIA CITY REDUCES LABOR AGENT TAXES. Portsmouth, Va., July 5—The City Council last Tuesday night passed an ordinance with an emergency clause making it immediately effective, subjecting agents employing labor to be seat out of the state to a license fee of $600 a year, and requiring them to give a bond of $5,000 for the performance of the contracts entered into with labor signed in Portsmouth. The measure is designed to prevent foreign labor agents from coming to this city securing labor. MRS. MATTIE JOHNSON DIES SUDDENLY (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., July 6.—Suffering from an acute dilation of the heart late last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Matte Johnson dropped dead in her home in Long Hanover street. ALABAMA WHITES STILL WAGE PREJUDICE FIGHT AGAINST COLORED DOCTORS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR RACE SOLDIERS AT TUSKEGEE CHICAGO BLACK AND TAN CABARET AGAIN SPREAD JOY ( Preston News Service ) Chicago, Ill. July 6—Al Tearney's cafe, known as one of the bright spots in the night life of Chicago in the southside cabaret district, recently closed under police order, may again afford a place of joy to night visitors according to the injunction granted to Tearney by Judge Ryner against the police department closing. It is said that this establishment became famous because of the good food and music and is known as a "black and tan cabaret. ANTI-KLAN BILL NOW A LAW IN ILLINOIS Preston News Service) W. field, Ill. July 6—The ant' ku klax klax bill became a law Thursday afternoon by Governor Small's approval. This statute makes it unlawful to disturb the peace, to kidnap, to assault with a deadly weapon, or to appear in public places while hooded, robed or masked to conceal identity and provides penalties. The measure was introduced by Representative Roberts. COLORED OFFICER ARRESTED ON DELINQUENCY CHARGE. (Preston News Service) Columbus Ohio, July 3.—On a war rent charging delinquency, sworn out at Chillicothe, Traffic Officer, Samuel Blocce, aged 28 years, was arrested last Wednesday afternoon. Blocce resigned from the police force immediately and is being held at the city police headquarters until the Chillicothe officers arrive to take him into custody. Parents of a 15 year old girl filed the charge, it is said. Blocce refused to discuss the charge with the police following his arrest. He has been a member of the Columbus police force for two years and for the past ten months has been directing traffic at Naghten and High streets. The name of the girl and parents were withheld. 16.000 MMIGRANTS ENTER U. S ON JULY 1. (Preston News Service.) New York City, July 6.—Ellis Is land faced one of the greatest floods of immigration in the history of the port on July 1st, when more than 16,000 alien immigrants were brought to the gateway of the United States in a rush. It is said that this influx of foreigners will tend to alleviate the tense labor situation faced by this country at the present time. GEORGIA MELONS BRING $762.50 PER CARLOAD Adel. Ga. July 5.—The best price that Negro melon growers of Georgia have been able to obtain is said to be $25.00 per car load, while white melon growers are able to get as high as $762.50 per car load for their melons. It is said that the white men have formed a melon grower's association to which Negroes cannot belong. Negro planters are forced to sell their melons to individual members of the association or to commission merchants who offer them practically nothing for their crop. Several weeks ago a group of Negro planters attempted to make connections with commission merchants in Pittsburgh, Pa., offering to sell them the melons at $25.00 a car f. o.b., any where in Georgia. If this connection can be made it is possible that better prices will be obtained. It is said that Pittsburgh merchants were afraid of the melons because of the low price at which they were offered. ALL WAGE PREJUDICE RED DOCTORS IN THE SOLDIERS AT TUSKEGEE (Preston News Service) Tuskegee, Ala., July 6—Following the declaration of President Harding that the United States Veterans' Hospital is to be manned by Negroes has caused the southern crackers to resort to almost any measure to prevent the President's wishes from being carried out. It is stated that no further Negro personnel will be assigned to the hospital until Director Hines makes a personal investigation of the condition at the hospital. It is said that Director Hines has sent word that he would make an investigation sometime during July. Feeling that has been apparently running high for the past few weeks has subdued some that following the announcement that the director would visit the institution. It is declared in many quarters that whole squabble has arisen because the southern whites wishes to hae the institution manned by white philcians and white nurses. The Negroes of the whole United States have set up a law that this institution should be manned by Negroes and the would apparently sent an ear to that claim. It is keen observers throughout the country have taken particular note of the attitude. Dr. Moton has taken in the situation and are watching carefully what President Harding will finally instruct Director Hines to do in the matter. It is felt in many quarters that President Harding may waver and yield to the wishes of the southern whites, while friends of the President are inclined to think that he will stand firm. TO END MECHANICS BANK RECEIVERSHIP DEPOSITORS TAKE POSITIVE ACTION—THEY UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE PLAN SUBMITTED. A large meeting of the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Fichmond, was held last Thursday night. 5th inst., at Hood's Memorial Temple of the Zion A. M. E. Church, Rev. M. F. Gregory pastor, Depositor Albert A. Tennant, M. D. presided. The situation was explained by John Mitchell, Jr., who read the petition to be presented by the court on the part of the depositors. All questions were answered. After much discussion, in which Attorney William F. Denny took a part stirring the house to a point of enthusiasm and others spoke in the same strain. the body unanimously endorsed the plan and authorized the employment of eminent counsel to have the receivership vacated and the bank reopened. Circulars were then distributed and these were signed up by those present. Some had as much as $8,000.00 on deposit in the bank. Prayer had been offered in the opening of the meeting and all were of the one mind that the Mechanics Savings Bank must function again under a reorganization plan, which would include new officers and personnel. It was decided to establish stations at which the petitions could be signed as follows: WHERE YOU CAN SIGN UP. The Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St.; Dr. Albert A. Tennant's Office, N. W. corner of 4th and Clay streets; Bowles and Shackleford, S. W. corner of Taird and Clay streets; A. D. Price, 210 E. Leigh St.; Henry Mallory's Market, S. E. Cor. of 1st and Caly, Edward Stewart, 203 S. Second street, Bragg Bros. and Co., 506 N. Second street. Other stations will be announced from time to time. It is admitted that if the depositors sign the petition as presented, the receivership will end and the bank can then re-open for business with the consent of the State Corporation Commission and under a proper reorganization plan. Another meeting will be held Thursday, July 12th at the Hood Memorial Temple. TOMMY GIBBONS STICKS FIFTEEN ROUNDS WITH JACK DEMPSEY IN HEAVY TITLE FIGHT TWO ```markdown ``` M. BULGAR REVOLT TAKES KING BORIS OUT FIGUREHEAD CLASS. King Boris freed from practical imprisonment in his Palace in Sofia so that he now may be the actual king. It is blunt that the revolt is of Teutonic origin and that King Boris knew this. TOMMY GIBBONS STIC WITH JACK DEMPSE SHLDBY, MONT., July — The whole sporting world was wrong—with the exception of that courteous, smiling individual, Tommy Gibbons, of St. Paul. The challenger, to the astonishment of the 25,000 spectators in the sun-baked arena on the edge of this oil boom town, was on his feet, still fighting at the end of his scheduled 15 round heavyweight championship battle today with Jack Dempsey, when almost everybody expected him to be knocked out in six or seven rounds. Dempsey, the champion, was an overwhelming favorite to win by a knockout early in the battle. NEVER KNOCKED OUT. Referee Jimmy Dougherty, of Phil adelphia, awarded Dempsey the decision when the gong changed, ending the fifteenth round but Gibbons, who did not get a cent for fighting the champion, left the ring with a moral victory. It was the first time that any fighter had managed to face Dempsey and still be on his feet at the finish since he became champion. Gibbons has a reputation made in eighty-six fights of never having been knoked off his feet. That reputation is still good. Dempsey had him dizzy and weary probably half a dozen times today, but failed to knock him out. "The had an entirely different ending than any of the spectators expected. Even the enthusiastic Gibbons protagonists shouting encouragement to their fighter had not the slightest idea he would have more than seven or eight rounds. In fact, it was the consensus of opinion that four or five rounds would find Tommy on the floor knocked out. TOMMY. A MASTER BOXER Tommy, a master boxer and constantly on the lookout for the knockout blow, danced and sidestepped around the ring, occasionally slipping a right or left to Dempsey's face and then eluding danger by clinching or stepping backward. Toward the last Gibbons seemed to be fading fast and repeatedly went into clinches with the champion. In the last round it appeared that his defenses were failing and many expected Dempsey to administer the expected knockout. The champion, seeing the condition of the challenger, furiously slashed at his head bodily, but Tommy hung on and clinched and side-stepened until the saving ground of the final bell. Dempsey was now danger in a round of the fight. Although Gibbons cut and slightly blackened the champion's right eye in the opening round and Dempsey brought bloom once or twice from the challenger, neither was marked to any appreciable extent. A majority of the newspaper experts are the ringside gave Gibbons a shade in the fifth, eleventh and thirteenth rounds, the remaining twelve being accorded Dempsey without argument. Neither the champion nor the challenger were ever off their feet, although once Gibbons nearly fell through the ropes and was helped back by Dempsey. Referee Dougherty did not hesitate an instant after the bell of the fifteenth round sounded in raising the hand of Dempsey and announcing him victor. Gibbons, his face blood smeared, lips and nose bruised, smilingly extended his hand to Dempsey. PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD THE FASHION WEEKLY PARIS RECOMMENDS BEADS. A gown of white charmeuse with a panel of silk embroidery garnished with coral and hat of nigre brown silk with a chain of gold beads. THLETI KS FIFTEEN ROUNDS Y IN HEAVY TITLE FIGHT CUBAN X GIANTS PLAY IN NEW BASEBALL, PARK. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 4. Central Park, former home of the ill-fated Pittsburgh Keystones, opened here this week, with Sell Hall's Cuban X Giants playing on the grounds of the home team, and from every indication, the belated start to give colored Pittsburgh real entertainment in the great summer sport is meeting with the hearty approbation of the sport loving public. The club, one of the strongest in the district, is composed of a group of players, combining speed, brains and timely hitting, and it is the intention of Manager Hall to book some of the stronger colored teams, whose prowess has traveled throughout the country, as well as some of the clubs of the two colored leagues and their associate teams. .. PITCHING STAFF STRONG Manager Hall, with Melix, former first baseman of the same club, Collins, as a nucleus, furnishes a nicely balanced swirling staff. Melix has proved a real sensation, turning in a three-hit game against the strong Kinklehorn club in the opening contest Tuesday afternoon and blanking them 3-0. The new southpaw has dazzling speed with a nice assortment of curves and remarkable control for a portside. Manager Hall, whose name us known in almost every baseball city throughout the country, is staging a great come-back. In former days he delighted Pittsburgh and suburban fans by his spectacular twirling, and has pitched against many of the clubs in the Negro National League. Hall knows virtually all of the batters against whom he is stacked, and in fact coupled with his still great puzzling slow-ball and his deceptive delivery makes him good enough to play the ordinary club as often as he goes on the mound. Collins rounds out the staff and his work this summer is expected to add many a victory to the win column of the Cuban X Giants. HOMESTEAD GRAYS MAKE A NEW HIGH RECORD (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 6.—Playing every day in the week the Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh pride, have estabished a record which, it is believed, will stand the test of opposing sharp shooters for years to come. The club, with Manager Cum Posey as the booking head, is the strongest to ever have represented this district and with the players getting the added advantage of consistent play ing, their record of 18 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie out of their last 24 games, would tend to show that the team would furnish stiff competition for any team in the country. The Gray's record of continuous games played and the record crowds which the club pulls at all games, is one of the great est blessings Negro baseball here abouts has ever known and some of --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Beer WHATSA MATTER EMPTY HAVEN'T YOU GOT A JOB? DON'T YOU GET YOUR CHECK REGULARLY? WHY DO YOU ALWAYS BUY YOUR CLOTHES ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN? SO THAT YOU WILL GIVE ME CLOTH THAT WILL LAST UNTIL THE INSTALLMENTS ARE PAID! M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer DOC HOW CAN I LIVE TO BE 100 YEARS OLD? GO TO BED EARLY! I ALWAYS RETIRE AT 8 O'CLOCK! QUIT SMOKING! I DON'T SMOKE! BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU DRINK! I DON'T DRINK! BEWARE OF WILD WOMEN! I AM! WELL WHAT ON EARTH DO YOU WANT TO LIVE TO BE A HUNDRED FOR? THE RACE PAPYRUS WINS ENGLISH DERBY. Papyrus, winner of the great English Derby at Epsom recently with Steve Donoghue, greatest of English jockeys in the saddle. The purse for the great race, England's biggest of the season, was about $50,000. M. T. DOME WHATSA MATTER HAVEN'T YOU GOT WHY DO YOU ALWAYS YOUR CLOTHES OR INSTALLMENT? M. T. DOME DOCTOR HOW CAN'T LIVE TOMBE 100 YEARS OLD BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU DRINK! I DON'T DRINK the oldtimers predict that it will be only a question of time ere the Grays will be playing in a park of their own, operated and controlled by Negro capital. One reason for the phenomenal showing of the club and their great demand throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio as well as West Virginia, lies in the fact that the players themselves are gentlemen on and off the field. Manager Posey is a stickler for this principle and his men are subject to heavy fines for conduct unbecoming a gentleman and a baseball player. This, of course, does not mean that the team does not fight hard, but it brings home all the more forcibly the fact that there is a right and a wrong way to do everything. BUFALOES BEAT SENATORS (Froston News Service) Houston, Texas, July 5.—The THE FARMER'S FRIEND LEGION'S NATIONAL COMMANDER BECOMES MINER FOR A DAY. Alvin Owsley, national commander of the American Legion was a visitor to a number of world war veterans at a copper mine in Butte, Montana. Radio shows Commander Owsley (center) just before descending into the mines. On his right is Col. D. Gay Sivers and on his left Bill Hogan, an assistant mine foreman. Houston Black Buffaloes defeated the Austin Black Senators at West End Park Monday by a close score of 1-0. Parnell for the local boys hurled masterfully, allowing no hits. Score: Buffs, 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 x—1 5 0 Senators 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x—0 0 1 Batteries: Buffs—Parnell and Ballard. Tillman: Austin—Thomas and Daniels. NATIONAL TENNIS MEET IN CHICAGO NEXT MONTH (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., July 6.—Looks like Edgar G. Brown, present Illinois, National, Ohio, and New York champion net title holder will retain his laurels. He has entered the semi-finals, having defeated John Taylor, Kansas City champion, and the only player to win one set from him in practice this season. Score of match played Monday at the Prairie Tennis Club, this city, where the Nationals will hold forth August 20-26: 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Brown kept Taylor guessing by his steady baseline driving and his uncanny volleying decisively to the corners for needed and crucial points. Taylor is a great "getter" being only a year old old. Dr. O. B. W. Williams, 92 years later, Champion, is unlikely to play again as he injured his right hand. Richie Hudlin, University of Chicago freshman champion and R. A. Toney, with the cannon ball service, have also advanced to semi-final round. The women's singles and men's doubles are up in the air with Toney and Williams, Lewis and Taylor, Brown and Hudlin going great, Mrs. O. Seams, Miss Dorothy Radchiffe, Miss Henderson and present champion, Illinois and National, Miss Isadore Channels, are in the semi-finals of the women's bracket. It looks like Dorothy or Isadore. THE SHIP (White World Photos) LEAKY FISHING SCHOONER ON WHICH NINE WERE KILLED. The 50-foot fishing schooner Mary Beatrice, which drifted into0 New York waters with 15 starving Chinamen after a gory sea battle in which 9 of the original 24 occupants were killed. 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(Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., July 2—Sport fans here are over excited about the coming clash between Tut Jackson, of Washington Court House, O. and Tiger Flowers, Atlanta's pride and joy, on Tuesday night in the Auditorium here. This is to be the main event and is to travel the 12-round route. It is said that this will be (Continued on the Sixth Page.) THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND VIRGINIA THREE Prareeeete Decree edpeteetosteeteeteateadrarapesecseesestoate Gregetentegeteateaioateatoate te stoateetoateateate sie atesinegndecte sone iraip Goa siosie-<io-tse th Go stoase qo aio ay soseese soso aire iosir srr Orrere Soaiosiesr eee, ~ \ i} \ e A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years’ reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months’ asper- sions 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 fos- tered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years’ accum- slotion has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be miss- ing 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 organizatiens with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was ac- credited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the accouat there was nu money to meet them. Thexe was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed ia order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. Jt was all i. eur ows and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Theusaad Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring ever ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dellars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars mere than the alleged liability. We have never had charge ef a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years’ service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that ceacern. We bad no reason so to do when we had surrendered pro- serty 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 éallows. 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 ate 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. FOUR REMY LANET EDITOR. - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be read at the first office at Richmond Virginia as second class matter. SATURDAY.....JULY 7, 1923 Envious people are more dangerous than revengeful ones. We believe in the ultimate triumph of right in the face of all adversities. Crying and moming over split milk will not get us anywhere. We can win in this world if we trust in God and do right. We still have friends and they are sending us help. May God bless them. It takes good hard common sense to make one's way successfully through this world. A life's reputation for honesty and square dealing is a most valuable asset. Southern white folks will stand by colored folks to the death, if they be lieve them honest and faithful. The outlook for war is still seen up on the horizon. Germany is sullen and the French are revengeful. Colored folks will stand by you when they believe you are right and the ywil certainly not forget you if you ever deceive them. It pays to do right The Petersburg, Va., Weekly Review of the 30th alt., under the caption of "A Defense of John Mitchell," pays us a compliment that most any race lead or might envy. it shows that God is raising up friends for us. The remarkable part of it all is that we have never done these brilliant young men who are editing this paper a favor, while the cause of the defense has enjoyed favors at our hands and smites the hand that has done him a favor. Still, it is God's way. We have divine faith that all will come out right. Those colored people who have watched our record during almost a life-time are still true. We have an abiding faith in the final triumph of right and in the meantime only hope that we shall have the opportunity to do these young men a favor. May God bless them. The ringing reply of Mayor Curle, of Boston Mass, to the criticism of Mr. Thomas F. Armstrong, J. Frank McClelland and Frank Dalton of Charlotte, N. C., relative to the selection of the colored student Charles C. Dogan, honor pupil in the English High School to read the Declaration of Independence from the bakery of the Old State House. July 4th will rank as one of the greatest and grandest relics ever sent out from this great free State of New England. Its rising declarations will reverberate from one section of this country to the other, showing that fundamental principles of the right kind and character still exist in this day and time in men elected to public office. Because prejudice should have no place upon such an occasion and any person can see it. The outlook at times appears dark, but the dawning of a brighter day is surely at hand. THE KU KLUX KLAN. It would seem that the Ku Klux Klan is doing Major R. R. Moton and the Tuskegee Institute a great favor. if we are to judge by the following telegraphic report: Tuskegee. Ala. July 3.—More than 1,000 white-robed ku klux klansmen, said to be representatives of every section of Alabama tonight filed through the streets of Tuskegee in silent pro- test to the placing of a Negro personnel at the colored war veterans' hospital here. Numbers of cars came from Montgomery filled with silent, white-robed figures to take part in the parade of protest. Here is a class of people, who process to be opposed to miscegenation, the mixture of the races and who advocate separation of the races on railway trains, street-cars, railroad stations etc., advocating the mixture of the races in a colored Veteran's hospital in the center o. Alabama. The idea is so ludicrous that this demonstration will "cut like a two-edge sword." Thinking people of the country, North and South. East and West will take notice and the result will be a revolution of feeling in favor of Major R. R. Moton and the great institution of which he is the official head. FULTON NOTES The services last Sunday at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church were very interesting. A large representative of students were present in the Sunday School; the various classes rendered a unique program as usual on the first Sunday. Some very encouraging remarks were delivered by our pastor and Rev. C. S. Clarke of the graduating class of the Va. Union University. 11:30 A. M. we went forth on the rostrum, after the devotional services conducted by our pastor, assisted by Rev. C. B. Jefferson and A. D. Clarke; we listened to a well prepared sermon from Rev. C. S. Clarke who is on his way to the West Indies Islands to take charge of a field there. The members and friends of the church gave our brother a handsome after collection. We thank the many friends for their presence We noted in our midst Mr. Daniel Anderson and Edward James, formerly of Richmond but now presiding in the North. At 3:30 P. M. we had a grand time in communing with the Lord. Rev. O. B. Simma, B. Th., the pastor of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church had charge of the administration of the Eucharist. Rev. G. W. Coleman and Robinson, spoke during the passage of the emblems. Let us not forget our pledges to our church. The books, for registration are now open and will close the last of the month. Please see the clerk and register now. Our pastor left last week for Bristol to attend the General Association of Virginia. He was elected, the Secretary of the Ministers Relief Association of the State and placed on the foreign Mission Board. Tomorrow is Water Connection day at Calvary; every member is requested to give at least 50 cents for females and $1.00 for the males. Tomorrow at 3:30 P. M. the Rescue Beneficial club will hold their anniversary at the church, sermon by the pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th. On the 28th of June the funeral services of Sister Hazel Wood were held at the church. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. H. Binford, he was selected by the family, because of the absence of Rev. Cobbs. Resolutions were read from the Sunday School and Society. Remarks were had by Deason B. Valentine the Ex-Superintendent of the Sunday School. Miss Izetta Brown of our community left a few weeks ago on her vacation to Emporin, Va. She carried along with her little Willnette Robinson, the daughter of Mrs. Marie Robinson. The good people of the Union Level Baptist church had a grand time last Sabbath; the Sunday School was well attended. Rev. J. T. Lightfoot preach in the morning, he will serve us to mourn at 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs preach at night. Rev. O. B. Simms will preach for us tomorrow night. Come out and help us. INDIANAPOLIS TABOOS KU KLUX KLAN PARADE Indianapolis, Ind., July 5.—Permission for parades on July 4th were denied both the Ku Klux Klan and the American Unity League, rival organizations, by Herman Rikof. Chief of Police. The police official declared that as long as he was in office Indianapolis would not be disgraced by any public demonstrations of these needs on unAmerican organizations. CROWELL POOR MARKSMAN. --- (Preston News Service) Tuscaloosa Ala. July 6.—Shooting from an automobile at his one time sweetheart and seeing her fall to the street. Walter Crowell at once drove to the police station and surrendered. An investigation by the police showed that the bullet had not touched the woman, and that she had fallen to the pavement to avoid a second shot. MISS BESSIE SMITH WILL SING BLUES FOR WHITES. --- (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga, July 6.—Miss Bessie Smith, the popular "Bluee" singer for the Columbia Phonograph Company, made a decked hit in this city last week when she rendered several selections to the delight of the white people here last Friday night in a midnight frelie. The southern whites just simply went wild over her songs. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A. NOTES The delegation at the Kings Mountain Conference reports a "Great Conference" with large delegations from all places. A full report of the conference will be given as soon as the delegation returns. During the absence of Miss Chapman Miss Elise Gaines and Hazel Tyler are as sting at the Branch. Miss Tyler is chairman of the Girl Reservoir Committee and Miss Gaines, chairman of the Service Committee of the Executive Council and a member of the O'Cheer-Extempo Club. Because of the extreme heat, the Tennis Court was deserted last week by all the devotees of the game. One would say some "lonesome looking court." The Garden party given on Monday night by the membership committee was a very enjoyable affair. Because of the inclement weather the party was held indoors and not outdoors as had been planned. The attendance was very good and all the members entered heartily into the spirit of the occasion. Quite a number of amusing games were played, while Misses Myrtle Griffin and Roberta Randolph furnished the music for the evening. A group of Girl Reserves from the R.I.C. Club assisted in entertaining the members and guests. While refreshments were being served Miss McFall, Executive Secretary, introduced Mrs. H.C. Mundin, the chairman of the Branch who welcomed the new members and guests and introduced them to the old members of the Association. Each of the members then introduced herself stating her connection with the Association. The members and friends upon departing expressed their delight and appreciation for the pleasant evening spent. Assisting Mrs. Harper were the members of the Membership Committee and Miss Kate Bolling of the Hospitality Committee. Watch for the date in next week's paper when you will be invited to meet Miss Fannie at the Y.'s Miss Fannie will assist in sending our delegate to the Community Conference at Frank fort. Ky. This Conference is held especially for the adult membership and the Committee of Management is planning to be represented at this Conference. Plan now to keep this evening free so that you will not miss the opportunity of meeting Miss Fannie. JOTTINGS FROM IDEAL SOCIETY. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master, attended two great, meetings of the Order in Washington, D. C., on the 25th and 29th of June. Our hustling Deputy, Mr. J. R. Hicks, organized a splendid lodge in Charles City Co., Monday June 25th, another in New Kent Co., on Wednesday June 2nd and still another lodge of 37 men on Church Hill, Friday night June 29. These lodges were worked up by Mr. Rufus Jones, Mrs. Fannie V. Robinson Messrs. Wm. H. Coy and John H. Scott. A Nursery of over thirty children was organized in Henrico Co., on June 20th Tats Nursery was worked up by Mrs. Georgia Jeter. Mr. Hicks was assisted in organizing by Mr. A. W. Holmes Supreme Master, Mrs. M. S. Payne, Supreme Secretary, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Ferrrell, Messrs. Perkins and Beverly. Many applications are coming to the office from all parts of the field. Philadelphia district lost by death on the 15th, of June Mrs. Camilla Osborne one of the best workers of that District. She was counselor of Queen Esther Lodge No. 21 and Maple Leaf Lodge No. 154 Senior Guardian of the following Nurseries: Queen Esther No. 35; Haddonfield No. 53; and True Love No. 76. Truly a great worker has fallen. Peace to her ashes; rest to her soul Richmond District will hold its 11th Anniversary exercises at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church (Fulton) on the 3rd Sunday in July at 3:30 P.M. Male members will meet at the Fulton Beneficary Hall and march to the Church. Rev. O. B. Simms the pastor of the church will preach the Anniversary sermon. Special music by the Ideal Choir. A brief history of the Order will be given by Mr. A. W. Holmes Supreme Master. The public is invited to attend these exercises. A Passed Officers District Council of the National Ideal Benefit Society was organized in South Richmond Thursday June 28 1923. This Council is composed of the Passed Officers of the various lodges of South Richmond, The Supreme Master Mr. A. W Holmes who organized the council was very much elated over the work and made a splendid talk which was enjoyed by all. This was the work of Mrs. S. B. Cogbill, who is always ready to do whatever she can to advance the work of the Order. The Deputy Mrs. S. I Robinson and associate Mr. George T Moody were present. The Ideals of Centralia. Va., will hold their anniversary Sunday July 8th. 1 o'clock P. M. a splendid program has been arranged. Mr. A. W Holmes will deliver the address of the day. Mrs. S. B. Cogbill the counsellor will also be present. The various lodges of the National Ideal Benefit Society of South Richmond will hold their anniversary Sunday July 15th at the Second Baptist church 11:30 A. M. Rev. E. E. Smith, the pastor will preach. A splendid program is being arranged. Male members will assemble at Southside Independent Hall and march to the church. Female members will assemble in the basement of the church and march up stairs. The choir will furnish music for the occasion. --- You can get fine groceries from Macy's Stewart. See his advertisement. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, July 8th. Location: Corner o Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. 11:30 A. M. Subject: "The Promise that never Falls" by the pastor. 2:30 P. M. Subject: "The Handwrit- ing on the Wall against Richmond" by Dr. Carter Ashton Jenkins. 5:15 P. M. Subject: "The Help that never Falls" by the pastor. Regular Weekly Prayer services every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. R. B. Greene, Director will appear in a Sacred Pentecost for the benefit of the Organ Prayer Tuesday July 10th at 8:30 P. M. This organization is re- dering valuable services to the Sunday School and has prepared an autu- tative literary and musical program for the occasion. Admission fee is only Ten Cents. Mrs. Rosa B. Jenkins is Mistress of Ceremonies. ORGAN FUND We are nearing the end of our Spea special Ordnare Drive--finel report, Sunday July 15. Each contributor to the fund is heartily thanked for his interest and support of this project. Our friends and members are eager as the teams enter the final quarter for the Home Stretch. As effort moris reward, therefore each team is commended for its attempt to reach the desired goal. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson. Pastor; W. L. Johnson. Clerk. MAN'S BODY FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER. (Preston News Service) Bay Minette, Ala., July 6.—The body of J. D. Moore, recently in the employ of the Bacon McMillan Veneer company was found last Wednesday morning floating in the Tensaw river, which adjoins the mill. Moore it is said, disappeared from the mill of the company where he was employed near Stockton early Saturday morning, and no one was able to find any trace of him until his body was found floating down the river. 2335 LEAVE NORTH CAROLINA CITY IN ONE MONTH. ```markdown ``` (Preston News Service) Henderson, N. C., July 5—Approximately 225 Negroes have left here for the north during the past month, according to J. C. Adams, farm agent. He said a few white youths have also left. The lure for higher wages is given as the cause of the exodus. PITTSBURGH EDITOR MARRIES (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 6.—William G Nunn. City Editor of The Pittsburgh Courier, and Miss Maybelle Stewart of Rankin, Pa., were married last Wednesday evening. The wedding solemnized by the Rev. W. R. Goggins in the Corey A. M. E. Church of which he is pastor. Mrs. Nunn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart of Rankin, Pa. The wedding was one of the most elaborate and brilliant social affairs of Braddock this season. The couple will be at home after July 15th at East Panke Avenue, Brushton. DR. J. M. WALDRON CONDUCTS INSTITUTE. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 6.—Dr. J. Milton Waldron of Washington. D. C. spent last week in this city conducting a special Bible Institute at Ebenezer Baptist church of which Dr. J. C. Austin is pastor. Dr. Waldron will return to Pittsburgh later this summer and conduct another special institute at one of the local churches. BISHOP JOSHUA JONES ILL. (Preston News Service) Wilberforce, Ohio July 6—Bishop Joshua H. Jones of the Third Episcopal District of the A. M. E. church has been seriously ill for the past four weeks. It is said that his condition is slightly improved. During the commencement exercises at Wilberforce University he was bedfast and was unable to see many of his frends as his physician had given orders that he not be disturbed. It is thought that the great strain under which he has gone for the past two years in raising funds for the erection of Shorter Hall has had much to do in the impairment of b's health. Mart'nsburg, W Va.. 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ITS PAGES CONTAINING LIVE NEWS GATHERED BY THE PRESTON AND CRUSADER SERVICES, WEEKLY PICTORIAL, SANE EDITORIALS AND OTHER FEATURES. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE. VA., July 3.—Rev. William Moore and Mrs. Rosa B. Hogans, 526 Fifth Avenue, N. W. were united in holy marmimony June 28, 1923. Reception was held at the residence of Mrs. A. W. Clark, 711 Ninth Avenue, N. W. At home at the above address. The table was laden with fifteen valuable presents. Rev. Moore has been called to the pastorate of Sharon Baptist Church, at Stewardsville, Va. May God's blessings follow his labors. Mrs. Willie Morton, of Welch, W. Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Bell, 319 Third Avenue, N. W., also her sister, Mrs. Lillie Borden, 307 Eighth Avenue, N. E. She will spend one month here. Mrs. Driggins, of Norfolk Avenue, S. W., who used the Payneze Liment handled by Madison Stanford, tells of the great relief obtained with just one 25 cent battle. Miss Cordella Frances Moorman, of Danville, Va. on her way home from Wilberforce University, Ohio, where she graduated from the college department with the degree of Bachelor of Science, visited Misses Allie and Ruth Bailey, 9 Fifth Avenue, N. E. They gave a party in her honor, where she met some of our young fen and women. She attended sebelar card parties and dances and reported a very pleasant time. She left Friday for home. Rev. James S. Halcher, D. D. delivered a wonderful sermon at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Suntay morning. He had been away for two weeks. At night he told his congregation how to ave a great church. There were two accensions and one conversion at the night service. Collection for the day was $222.26. Mrs. Robert J. Boland, at home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Boland. Monday evening, July 2, 1923. from 8 to 11 o'clock. Mr. George Hairston, of Second Street, died here suddenly this morning. The remains will be shipped to Martinville. He was one of Roanoke's draymen. Mrs. Josephine McGimsey who underwent an operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital was seen by the writer. She is getting along very nicely. Also Mrs. Woods, of Fairfax Avenue, who had hindered an operation three weeks ago, Miss Holland, a young girl from Rocky Mount is convalescing in the same ward. Rev. Sanders, the A. M. E. pastor at Rocky Mount was in the city last Monday on business. Mr. Drexter Jones and Miss Hazel Davis were united in holy matrimony June 30, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Amanda Agnew, 218 Seventh Avenue, N. E. left for Column bus, Pittsburgh and New York City Tuesday last, visiting their daughters Mr. and Mrs. Gertrude Stainfield, and little daughter, Vivian, left for Columbus, Pittsburgh and Montclair, N. J., where they will visit their uncle, Mr. William H. Stanfield. Mr. James Powell, of Tenth Avenue, N. W. is slightly improved. The Stork visited the home of Mrs. Mary Dickerson, June 28th and left a bouncing baby girl. 326 Tenth Avenue, N. E. Christiansburg Excursion, Aug. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Bessie Stanfield are in the city this week from Daisy, W. Va. visiting relatives. The old line agent, M. Stanfield will furnish you with The Planet and Pittsburg Counter and Chicago Defenders each Saturday. CHICAGO NEWS. Dr. Henry J. Cailis prominent pastor of the A. M. E. Connection and new pastor of the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion cavern at Washington, D.C., spent the past week in the city in attendance of the M. chigan A. M. E. Zion annual conference at S. Catherines church which conference was pressed over by Bishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia. Dr. Cailis is a candidate for the bishopric in July 1924 at ind anapolis Indiana and in the most liberal minds it is believed he will be elected on the first ballot. His record for the work of the connection, the saving of many beautiful edifices and raising many thousands of dollars, together with his educational qualifications and his ability as an orator, make him a fit candidate for the position. Dr. Cailis has interested himself in all work for the betterment of the race and he carries with him the best wishes of thousands of friends. Attorney S. A. T. Watkins Supreme Counsel for the K. of P.'s who attended the convention in Petersburg, Va., and afterwards visited the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute at Petersburg is back in the city pleased with his trip. Dt. Ella L. Holmes, State deputy of Daughter Elks of Illinois has visited Macbeth Lodge at Joliet Illinois and at the close of a splendid program was tendered a grand reception. The Lodge was organized by Mrs. Holmes some time ago. Mrs. M. E. Branham of Huntington, W. Va., mother of Mrs. Jas. Poindexter 3725 Elmwood avenue in company with Mrs. Annie Randall left for their home in Virginia following several pleasant weeks spent in the city with Mrs. Poindexter. M. T. Bailey president the Bailey THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Reality Co. 3638 S. State street is kept constantly on the go in and out of the suburbs helping to find suitable locations for the many hundreds of people coming into the city daily. Toward this end they had already done much and deserve much credit. If more of these people would locate in the suburbs, conditions would be greatly improved. Misses Alpha and Laura Baxter teaches at Colp and Alton, Ill., are home 420 48th Place for the summer. Miss Alpha is taking special work during the summer session at the University of Chicago. Mrs. Ike Rymes, 11156 S. Ashland avenue returned to the city accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Baker, from a month's visit in Jackson Miss. with relatives and friends. Mrs. Baker will spend a short time here. Dr. E. D. W. Jones of Washington D. C., a leading and prominent minister of the A. M. E. Zion connection was an attendant of the A. M. E. Zion Michigan Annual Conference held at St. Catherine's Church during the past week. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church was a big day. Dr. Wing preached at 11 A.M. M. Rev. W. G. Johnson preached at 13 P.M. and Rev. March, (white) at 8 P.M. The collections were excellent and services were largely attended and enjoyed. Rev. L. B. Alston was at the Baptist church all day Sunday. Rev. W. W. Street filled his pulpit at Franklin Street M. E. church. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at Chillhowie all day Sunday. He preached three times to large audiences. The rally was a success from every angle. Messrs. Chas. Chapman, Richard Hollday, Wm. R. Gibson, Jr., Chas Mitchell, Mrs. C. R. Chapman, Mrs. W. W. Ward, Mrs. Robt Kelley, Miss Evelyn Chapman and Mr. Robt. Kelley went to Mountain City Sunday to the revival being conducted there by Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Martin a bouncing baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Laura Wade of Huntington, W. Va., is visiting her sister Mrs. Fannie Koiner in North Wytheville. Mrs. Delha Ganaway left Sunday morning for Elkhorn, W. Va., to visit her son-in-law, Mr. Thompson. Mrs. Carrie Gains and Mrs. Shelby Perkins are taking treatment from Dr. Summers of Pulaski, Va. The Eureka Choral Club gave a splendid concert at Pulaski Court House last Tuesday night to a large and appreciative audience. Keep it up good folks you will win after awhile. Mr. Eugene King was in town last week visiting his mother. Mrs. Hannah Myers. Mr. Matthew Myers, the Governors chef is home again. We are glad to shake hands with our townsman. Mr. Earnest Hounshell was in town last week. Miss Sallie Hampton is visiting her mother over on Cripple Creek. Messrs. W. H. Stepteau and Frederick Greenlee are slowly improving. Rev. B. W. Goode and wife were at the Baptist church Monday night. Dr. Goode preached an able sermon and his wife delivered an instructive and timely lecture. Come again. AGEN FIVE --- Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- "And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities." But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. SOUTHERN STATES DENIAL OF EDUCATION CAUSE OF NEGRO MIGRATION NORTH, IS CHARGE THE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES STATISTICS FROM SOUTHERN REPORTS Statistics showing the part played by denial of educational opportunities to Southern Negroes in bringing about the northward migration, were published this week by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The statistics, taken from state educational reports show that in some cases $8 to $10 is spent upon every white pupil in the Southern States for $1 spent upon the colored pupil; and that colored teachers are underpaid as to make it impossible in some cases for them to live upon their salaries. Relative expenditures on white and colored pupils in a number of states, taken from recent state reports, are as follows: White Colored SOUTH CAROLINA per pupil enrolled.....$36.10 $ 4.17 (1922 report) per average attendance..... 49.51 5.83 ALABAMA rural schools..... 16.35 4.41 (1921 report) city schools..... 34.81 12.10 FLORIDA spent our pupils per inhabitant..... 10.47 1.83 (1920 report) per pupil attending..... 54.69 13.31 GEORGIA per pupil attending (1921 report) ..... 33.57 8.87 LOUISIANA attendance basis..... 46.15 11.28 (1919-1920 report) enrollment basis..... 33.71 7.81 As evidencing the almost universal underpayment of colored teachers in the South, the following statistics are offered from the respective state reports on education: White Colored MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES (monthly) Coahoma $141.32 $42.00 (1919-1921) report) Calhoun 60.00 23.00 Issaquena 42.00 24.00 Monroe 64.51 24.62 Scotr 72.00 25.00 SOUTH CAROLINA Men per year $1,114.93 $245.27 Women per year 710.31 224.00 TENNESSEE County—Men per month 77.73 58.05 (1921-1922 report) Women per month 68.05 49.00 City—Men per month 121.06 78.83 Women per month 80.37 55.08 ALABAMA Men per year $676.00 $246.00 (1921-1922 report) Women per year 621.00 284.00 LOUISIANA Men per year $1,198.98 360.00 (1919-1920 report) Women per year 793.75 374.37 FLORIDA per capita cost of teachers 5.12 .96 (1920 report) Salaries per month—Men 119.80 61.20 Women 81.00 43.20 GEORGIA Salaries per month—Men 85.35 43.20 Women 66.80 33.66 1921 report) High School—Men 146.33 73.00 Women 94.60 49.57 General Average for Georgia 95.77 49.60 Higher education for colored people is almost entirely absent in the Southern States except for privately supported and owned institutions. State reports show high schools as follows: White Colored LOUISIANA 212 0 TENNESSEE 546 30 GEORGIA (Agricultural High Schools) 12 0 SOUTH CAROLINA 164 14 ALABAMA: No Negroes in county high schools or state secondary agricultural schools FLORIDA: No record in 1920 report of any senior. FLORIDA: No record in 1920 report of any senior, junior or intermediate high schools for Negroes. In all of the Southern States, according to the report of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, small and insatiable school houses preponderate among those supplied to Negro children. Furthermore little or no provision is made for transporting colored children to and from school. Als0, school terms are almost universally shorter for colored children than for white: AVERAGE LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM IN DAYS VIRGINIA 1 room school ..... 140 2 room school ..... 139 ALABAMA (average days' attendance) ..... 94 LOUISIANA ..... 165 FLORIDA: school term ..... 142 (Average days' schooling per youth) ..... 88 GEORGIA ..... 151 SOUTH CAROLINA: Town ..... 172 Country ..... 134 County ..... 140 White Colored Almost universally, colored schools are over-crowded and the number of pupils to a teacher is larger than in the white schools: The discrepancy in treatment of white and colored citizens in the matter of education, in the Southern States, is clearly apparent from these statistical compilations. 697 TEACHERS FROM 19 STATES ATTEND FIRST HALF OF HAMPTON SUMMER SESSION SIX (By Wm. Anthony Aery.) Hampton, Va., July 5—Virginia, with an enrollment of 256 colored teachers (221 women and 25 men) is the banner State in the Hampton Institute Summer Session for teachers, according to Dr. George P. Phenix, vice principal of Hampton and Director of the summer school. North Carolina comes second, with an enrollment of 214 (189 women and 25 men). The total enrollment for the first half which will close on July 27 is now 697, distributed as follows: Alabama 6; Arkansas; 12; Delaware; 12; Florida da 14; Georgia 12; Kentucky 26; Louis iana 14; Maryland 35; Mississippi 14; New Jersey 2; North Carolina 214; Ohio 1; Oklahoma 6; Pennsylvania 12; South Carolina 39; Tennessee 14; Tow as 11; Virginia 256; West Virginia 7. In the Hampton Institute Summer School there are representatives from 19 States—585 women and 112 men. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D FORMER GIANT "IRON MAN" IS WINNING GAMES AT 52 YEARS. FORMER GIANT "IRON MAN" IS WINNING GAMES AT 52 YEARS. "Iron Man" Joe McGinnity, who won his title by pitching with a never tiring arm for the N. Y. Giants, is making another record at age of 52 with the Dubuque, Iowa team of the Mississippi Valley League. He won his sobriquet while with the Giants by pitching two games in a day and sometimes another one on a succeeding day. He now pitches an average of three games a week and has three 3-hit games to his credit so far this season. The second half will begin on July 30 and continue through August 31.. During the twelveweek session Hampton expects to reach 1,000 teachers. This summer school is conducted under the auspices of the State Board of Education and the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. TEACHING: A PUBLIC SERVICE Principal J. E. Gregg in his recent ad dress of welcome to to visiting teachers expressed his satisfaction in the quality of students represented, at this summer session. Doctor Gregg spoke on "Teachers as Public Servants." He indicated the work which teachers are doing in lifting the levels of thought and living among men and women everywhere. "We must have," he said, "in our teaching a background of reverence and loyalty and devotion to the very highest ideals that men and women know. We need these ideals to put work in its proper place and to keep it there. "There is no room in the teaching profession for the man or woman whose mind is fixed primarily on money or primarily on selfs菲 advantages. The sooner they get out of teaching the better for themselves, their schools and the children with whom they have to do. There is not any work in the world more interesting, more hopeful, more rewarding, more delightful, more difficult, more honorable, more glorious than the work of teaching." Sixty Jeanes teachers, who are doing industrial supervision work in Southern States form part of the summer school, which has been organized to provide instruction for high-school teachers, county-training-school teachers, supervisors, home-economics teachers, physical-education teachers, and elementary teachers. PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION. The Rev. John MacBeath, secretary of the Scottish Missionary Congress, which assembled in Glasgow last fall, who was on his way to Tuskegee, recently spoke as minister and educationist on the relation of Hampton Institute to the objective of Christian education. He declared that the Scottish Missionary Congress was a part of a campaign to teach the boys and girls of Scotland how to have an intelligent appreciation of other races. He spoke specifically on the strategic importance of Christian teachers and of the present crusade which is being made throughout the world among thoughtful people to secure peace through Christian education. Mr. MacBeath also declared that the Ten Commandments are not limited by geographical frontiers; that the laws of truth operate universally and uniformly; and that the whole world is interdependent, not only in dustrially and commercially, but also spiritually. "Hampton Institute" he said, "is helping to develop men and women so that they can make their contributions to truth which is one throughout the world." ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT FREES CONDEMNED PEONS The six Negro peons who have been awaiting retrial for more than two years, accused of participation in the rave rioting in Elaine County Arkansas in October 1919 were free today by the Arkansas State Supreme Court the news being sent by telegraph to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue New York, which organization has led in the fight to save the lives of these men. The rioting arose over the organization by colored crop-coppers of a legal aid society through which they planned to tike tion through the courts to end vicious economic exploitation. In order to prevent such court action the rumor was spread that these Nroxroes had organized to massacre white people and seize their land. Mobs poured into Arkansas and killed and fifty days more than two hundred and fifty days more than seventy-nine others were arrested, tried and twelve of them sentenced to death the sixty-seven others were sentenced to long prison terms all the convictions occurring within three days while the THE FLOODS THOUSANDS HOMELESS AS MT. ETNA POURS RIVERS OF HOT LAVA Approximately 16,000 persons are homeless as Mt. Etna in Italy, is in violent eruption. Thousands of 10ns of 0 r0ck and ashes were hurled to a height of from 30 to 60 feet fr0m b0th the old and new craters, and the lava streams advancing on a frontage of about 500 yards, lavd vineyards and forests waste in their path, moving at a speed of a mile and a quarter an hour. Photo shows Mt. Etna from the south and the sm0king crater, taken during the last eruption. THE SHIP IS IN THE WATER. THE SAILORS ARE IN THE CABIN. THE BOAT IS IN THE WATER. THE SAILORS ARE IN THE CABIN. THE BOAT IS IN THE WATER. U. S. BREAKS BRITISH SEALS AND REMOVES RUM FROM BALTIC. Working under the new ruling that may result in international complications, customs officials of the U. S. Government boarded the S. S. Battalion. Plea for the courtest 18th street, New York City, smashed the seals of the British Government and setzen more than 6,000 bottles of ales, wines and liquors. Photo shows Uncle Sam's official unloading the forbidden cargo. GOT SOME ON THE HIP! DEM. G.O.P. N.Y. WIS. Both political parties are carrying a little on the hip. The Wets can only claim five States so the parties better get it off their hips before 1924. court was thronged with a mob that threatened death to any juror who voted for an acquittal. The Advancement Association employed lawyers, appealed for funds and has fought the cases for nearly four years at a cost of more than $14 000. In February the United States Supreme Court reversed the Arkansas Federal Court in six of these cases and the decision of today frees the other six men. The cases in the Federal Supreme Court were argued by Moorfield Storey of Boston, former president of the American Bar Association and now President of the N. A. A. C. P. James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the Advancement Association in commenting on the decision today said: attorney of Little Rock who has conducted the defense of these men from the inception of these cases." TUT JACKSON FIGHTS FLOWERS. Continued from the Second Page. undoubtedly the biggest boxing event ever staged in this city. Tut Jackson, it is said, has made 175 pounds and looks in the pink of condition. At this he will be more than 10 pounds over Flowers, but his advantage in weight does not daunt this Georgia "Rose." A victory over Rufus Cameron, "The decision freeing these men marks the beginning of the end of the greatest case of its kind in the history of America. Back of lynching and all the more obvious forms of race prejudice lies the fundamental cause of much of race antagonism In this country and that is the desire to exploit Negroes in the South. One of the primary causes of the monumental migration going on today from the Southern States is the ardent wish of Negroes to escape such exploitation under the share-cropping and peonage systems of the South from which white and color farmers alike suffer. The successful conclusion of the Arkansas Cases is a powerful blow at these iniquitous systems and marks a milestone in the fight for justice in America without regard to color or race. "Great credit belongs to Mr. Storey and to Mr. Scipio A. Jones, a colored aterney of Little Rock who has con- tended to these men from the current incarnation of shears. TUT JACKSON FIGHTS FLOWERS 'Continued from the Second Page.' undoubtedly the biggest boxing event ever staged in this city. Tut Jackson, it is said, has made 175 pounds and looks in the pink of condition. At this he will be more than 10 pounds over Flowers, but his advantage in weight does not daunt this Georgia "Rose." A victory over Rufus Cameron, coast heavyweight, in Nashville last Wednesday night is another feather in the cap of Tiger. He took every round on Cameron, despite the fact that he was giving away 38 pounds, and twice had the big fellow down for the count of nine. The bell saved Cameron in the fifth stanza. On the other hand Jackson has a record of 72 victories, and has not lost but one fight in two years, that being to Harry Willis, contender for the World's Championship, who weighs 220 pounds. Jackson is only 10 pounds heavier than Flowers and it is thought that this small difference in weight will not bother the Georgia lad a whimper. He is as fast as a tiger, has a good head and an awful punch. If he is able to prevent Jackson from landing on his jaw squarely, and there is little doubt but that he will, Jackson stands to lose again. MAY BE POISON! I DON'T KNOW WHETHER TO PACK THIS IN OR NOT! WET ISSUE 1924 CAMPAIGN JOHN BINNER When Gov Al Smith signed the bill which withdrew New York State's enforcement amendment, it looked like the liquor question would be an issue in 1824. STRAIT-TEX HAIR TONIO A Refining and Straightening Tonic for Primer, Whisk or Coarse, Stubborn Hair. Will Positively Reduce, Straighten and Give Luster to the Hair in from Two to Three Applications. 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Mrs. Sylvia Davis, Brookneal. Mrs. Lonie Hubbard, Brookneal Pearly Gate Court No. 174. Franklin Mrs. Katie E. Lowry, Petersburg WISHING US WELL A WORD FROM PORTLAND, ORE The Advocate. Leading Colored News paper 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 confidence in your integrity and 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 shiftless, a do nothing and a hat-in-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. They have been engaged in work toward us to 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 whie 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 wonder 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 of fects one of us no matter where located, effects us all. We feel your interest just as keenly as we were there or you up here. With best wishes, we are. MR. AND MRS. E. D. CANNADY A WORD FROM ORANGE, VA Orange, Va. June 13. 1923 Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir and Brother:—I can not feel 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. Bristol, Va. Tenn. June 14, 1923. My Dear Mr. Mitchell, Jr., 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 forgot ten their sacred obligation—look! Amid the dark clouds about you stands the Damon. (Prayer.) Through and by him the entire race and all races have stayed the cruel executioners of frightuousness. Through Him I shall ever present your case and your worth to the world to God who rewards the life and not the color. Remember this: Out of the hottest flame We obtain pure gold; Braving the cruelest shame Proves the noblest Soul. Ever yours in F. C. and B.. REV. P. G. GRAVELY, 123-7th Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Va. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA If your hair is beautiful you will be beautiful. If your hair is kinky, ugly, nappy, who will call you pretty? We teach the Hi-Ja System of Beauty Culture. Write for information. Miss Florence Collins, one of our race's most beautiful ladies, says that she owes her beauty to Hi-Ja Outline Hair Dressing and Hi-Ja Ointment. Agents Want-ed. Write for our money making plan and circulars. Make Your Hair Beautiful CONNECTICUT OHIMES IN. For several months I have been reading your Journal, of the trouble with the Mechanics Bank and some of those concerned; and the calling of His Honor, John Mitchell, in question and the trial before the courts of the city and knowing Mr. Mitchell as I do from his boyhood days, I feel that it would be a crime for me to be quiet at this moment, to people of Richmond and vicinity should be defended, helped for their stand in the defense of their true and tried leader. Mr. Mitchell has made a life's sacrifice of his energies for his race and now at this crucial period the race should stand by him. We are here in the East, but our identity to old Virginia will never be laxed. When we can hear and learn from such men as our Dr. T. J. King who lived among us and in whom the whole North has unfailing confidence, express himself in behalf of Mr. Mitchell and in such plausible manner notwistanding our acquaintance with Mr. Mitchell, it gives us greater inspiration and courage to offer ourselves to aid in your efforts to vindicate Mr. Mitchell before the courts of the land; our assistance may be meagre, but it will show to the pee ple of our mother State that we are part and parcel of them in every laudable effort and enterprise. There have been evidences enough presented, to the court and a demonstration of the peoples confidence and assurance that not one stock holder o. depositor in the Mechanics Bank will lose what they have deposited, and a vindication of the character of Mr. Mitchell, to convince any honest, unblias, unprejudiced judge and jury as to his innocence, to exonorate him. with an honorable acquittal. It is stated that there are a large number of white citizens who believe in the innocence of Mr. Mitchell. Why don't they go to the courts and urge a decision in his favor? There seems to be a nigger in the wood pile. The prejudice is somewhere. Is it because it is said that Mr. Mitchell ran for the Governorship of Virginia? Is that the spirit of color phobia characterising them? Is it their purpose to condemn him and send him to prison that his character may be blemished, and to have it said that we have the prospective Governor in prison? There seems to be a deep rooted spirit of prejudice somewhere, it does not seem to be in our people but Mr. Mitchell may rest assured] that he has the confidence of the people of my city and the people of the North who know him and if it is the desire that we do anything to aid, we offer our services. E. E. JACKSON, D. D., Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, 236 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn. A WORD FROM FRANKLIN, VA Franklin, Va.. June 28, 1923. Dear Brother Mitchell:—We the members of Pearly Gate Court feel that under our obligation we took about nine years ago that this is our time to come to your rescue in prayer and financial aid. So enclosed you will find a check for $25.00 coming from us, your loyal sisters and brothers. Pearly Gate Court No. 174 of Calanthe. (MRS.) ADA U. GARY R. D. ATTORNEY CLIFFORD. Martinsburg, W. Vt. June 11, 1922 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 be necessary, you shall have it. Mrs. Clifford and her sister. Mrs. C. F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of Howell University, boldly believe in your honesty. Will you faith in your Supreme Court in their behalf With sincere love and best wishes, I am very truly yours. J. R. CLIFFORD BE A CHIROPRACTOR NOW. NEXT CLASS JULY EVENING CLASSES. 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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 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 e business stand-point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and with 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. With the majority of members and friends as well we are praying that you may come. If God be for you who can be爱国 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. 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June 4, 1973 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 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 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. My Dear Brother John—This is to express to you my most sincere sympathy and keenest regret in your unfortunate dilemma and to assure you of my unshaken confidence in your integrity. I cannot bring myself to believe that you have intentionally defrauded anybody—the verdict of the court to the contrary notwithstanding. 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TAYLOR, 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va. N'S SONS ERS, EMB. N'S SONS, INC. ORS, EMBALMERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PHONE MADISON 686 wiltfully, wickedly and criminally strike it down and defraud the people you have done so much to uplift. If I can assist you in any way, I shall be glad to do it. I am endorsing you a little check for $10.00, as an evidence of my sincerity. I do not know that you need it, but if you do, I shall be glad to do more. With the hope that you may in the end be vindicated and praying to that end, I am Yours very cordially. —B. J. DAVIS, Editor. A VOICE FROM CAPE CHARLES Sir John Mitch 311 North Rich Cape Charles Va. May 20 1923 Dear Sir and Bro:—We the under-sign desire to write you a letter to let you know that we are in deep sympathy with you in your great terror you are going through, which we sincerely 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, principles 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 May 26, 1922 Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 211 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sad news of the Court rulling in your case came to me as a great shock. I was startled. It is nothing but prejudice malice, and envy. If I had the means, I would come to your rescue at once. Beware. Let us hope and look for the best. Mrs. James and I will pray to the God of heaven for God for you: He is a loving God. He blesses you and support you from all hands. 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. ---