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RICHMOND PLANET MAY 17, 1923 Virginia VOL. XL. NO. 34 SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS (Preston News Service.) (By John T. Clark, Ph. B.) TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL SITUATION. A portion of a news report which reveals the presence of Director Frank E. Hines of the War Veterans' Bureau in Tuskegee reads as follows: "There was a parade past Tuskegee Institute of 700 members of the ku klux klan Tuesday night and spokesmen for the organization said the demonstration symbolized the protest of klansmen against the appointment of Negro surgeons on the staff of the Veteran's Hospital—" Flouting their nightshirts at Tuskegee may not prove as effective a scare as in some other parts of the Soutir. The klan evidently feels that Tuskegee students might be "spoiled" by inspiration given them by the prominent large company highly trained Negro specialists under Government control. Undoubtedly the situation is serious and a very delicate one for Major Moton. IMMIGRATION AS IT AFFECTS AFRICANS After 3000 aliens were admitted to the United States July 1, the first day of the new Immigration year, the following was part of a report issued by the U. S. Deputy Commissioner of Immigration. "Quote for Asia and Africa. Filled." This means that 25 persons born in Africa and Egypt have been admitted into the United States. The quota from Africa for this year is 122 W Renner from the Gold Coast, West Africa and Secretary of the African Students' Council in the United States questions whether any considerable part of this 25 admitted are native Africans. He complains that Boeas, Merchants and Missionaries of other racial stocks exploiting in Africa, use the African quota to get into the United States to the exclusion of natives. According to his statement it is ordinarily as difficult for an African to get into America as a Mongolian. Seems queer, that white America won't let us forget that we are from Africa, but takes no account of our 11,000,000 Negroes in the United States in fixing our immigration quota. A QUESTION FOR NEGRO FATHERS In the June issue of "The Ounce," the national bulletin of the Big Brother and Big Sister Federation, appears an interesting summary of what Washington, Del., boys think. In answer to the question—"What One Thing Do You Like Best About Your Father?" The following is a summary of what The following is a summary of what nearly 4,000 boys have to say: Christian character His Name His disposition His consideration His awareness of purpose His character His unselfishness That he can do any work His confidence in me His consideration of my future How many Negro fathers can read this without serious thought? Suppose your son was asked a similar question? Some day perhaps he will be asked about his dad. The Rotary Club made this Wilming tion, Del, experiment and the organiza tion has branches all over the country The complete report is worth reading. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MEDICAL MISSIONARIES (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Philadelphia Pa. July 13—Dr. Elizabeth F. Peebles and her daughter, Dr. Elizabeth S. Peebles have returned to this country from South Africa where they have been doing medical mission work gratis for the natives. These women work with the natives of the missionary society but have been caring on their work independently. They report that the natives are eager for the assistance that medical science can give. During their stay in this country they will endeavor to enlist other women to return to Africa with them to continue and enlarge the service they have conducted for the past six years. Both of them are natives of Philadelphia. ```markdown ``` --- BISHOP FLIPPER BLAMES THE SOUTHERN WHITES FOR THE MIGRATORY MOVEMENT OF NEGROES AND NAMES THE REMEDY (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., July 11—Negro leaders from all parts of Georgia attended a meeting in Tat' Hall on Wednesday, July 4 to discuss the various problems affecting the race in that state. Among the subjects discussed were: Better Economic Conditions; Migration; Supression of Mob Violence; Better Educational Facilities." Declaring that the Negroes as a race do not desire to leave the South and Georgia especially and asserting that the remedy for the conditions which are causing this present migration to other parts of the country is in the hands of the white man, composed the list of what was done at the meeting and were specifically covered in the communication setting forth the chief grievances to the legislature of the state and the people of Georgia. More than 600 Negro leaders attended the meeting. Bishop J. S. Flipper of the African Methodist Episcopal church, in his opening address asserted that the Negro does not ask the passage of any more legislation, or of any special laws for his benefit but only asks that the laws now on the statute books be fairly enforced. The Negro if he is to stay in the South, asks only equal protection of life and property and equal justice in the courts. This, declared Bishop Flipper, he is not given now. He said the remedy is in the hands of the white man and he could put it into effect before sunrise if he would. SOCIAL EQUALITY A BUGABOO. All of the speakers at the meeting united in branding social equality and Negro supremacy as bugaboos created by political demagogues for their own selfish ends and declared that the Negro as a race bad, never sought such things. It was stated that 45 per cent of the population of Georgia is colored and the reason for the troubles and inequalities or the Negro were all laid to the effort to conduct a democracy with a large proportion of the population barred from suffrage. All Negroes were urged to exercise their right to vote whenever they could establish such right under the Georgia law. It was also urged that the legislature pass an anti-lynching law, a preference being expressed for a State statute over a Federal Government, be cause it was believed that law would be better enforced. In the address which was adopted to be sent to the legislatures, and before as many people of the state as possible the evils under which the Negro of Georgia is laboring and cited as the chief causes of the migration, are as follows: Lack of credit facilities for Negro farmers; low wages for farm labor; poor housing conditions—both in cities and rural communities; bad working conditions on plantations managed by overseers during the absence of the owners; lack of educational facilities for Negro children; poor accommodations for Negroes when traveling; inequality in the enforcement of the laws. MRS. CRTTTIE HALL ANSWERS THE ROLL CALL Mrs. Crittie Hall, a well known and highly respected citizen departed this life on the 26th ult. at her home 1700 Maury street, South Richmond, Va., after a brief illness. Her funeral took place at the Second Baptist Church on the 28th. The mortal remains were borne into the sacred edifice by the active pall-bearers—Messrs. S. H. Johnson, Joseph Mossby, George Starke, Solomon Kirby, Archer Lewis and Wesley Green. Members of the societies and friends occupied seats in the rear of the family. Suitable resolutions of sympathy were read by representatives of the organizations, after which a touching solo was well rendered by Mrs. Fannie Bailey. The pastor, Rev. E. E. Smith delivered a sympathetic sermon, paying the highest tribute to the Christian character of the deceased. Mrs. Hall is survived by a husband Mr. R. B. Hall, daughter, Mrs. Mary W. Webb, of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Mr. Garrett Flemming, many relatives and a large circle of friends. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful). Funeral Director C. S. Cunningham officiated RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1923 POLICE SEARCH FOR BODY OF COLORED BOY. Montgomery, Ala., July 10.—Search is being continued for the body of William Hawkins, aged 12 years, who was drowned while swimming in the river in the vicinity of the wharf, late Monday afternoon. Mrs. Carrie Price, the mother of the Hawkins boys came to police headquarters in search for the boy on Tuesday morning. It is said that until that time the river victim had been unknown. CELEBRATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF CHURCH PUBLICATION. (Preston News Service) New Orleans La. July 12.—Representatives of the 365,000 Negro Methodists throughout the country gather here last week to celebrate the founding of the Southwestern Christian Advocate fifty years ago. The publication was launched in 1873 by the Rev. Dr. Joseph C. Hartsell, who in 1896 was elected missionary bishop of Africa. Dr. Hartsell planned that it should be a church paper for Negroes, edited by a Negro, but for nine years he edited it himself. Rev. L. P. Cushman, another white man edited, it for two years, but since that time it has been managed entirely by Negroes. Two of the Negro editor, Isaiah B. Scott and Robert E Jones later were elected bishops in the Methodist Episcopal church. During the commemoration exercises some of the ablest churchmen in this country appeared on the program. WHITE AUTOIST STRIKES MAN; THEN DRIVES ON. (Preston News Service) Baltimore, Md., July 12.—Police of the northwestern district are making an effort to find the driver of the auto mobile that struck Ernest Walker and after striking the man, failed to stop. Walker was taken to the Franklin Square hospital, where he is being treated for internal injuries. Walter, however, was able to furnish the police a very good description of the auto mobile. RACE DISCRIMINATION. (Cleveland Ohio Gazette.) Of course President Harding was not in any wise responsible for the discrimination in seating persons who heard him speak in the St Louis, Mo. Coliseum, last week Thursday night. It was the work of "illy-white" Republicans (?) of the local (St. Louis) committee in charge of the affair, "Smoke them out." Editor Mitchell! FORCED TO WITHDRAW HIS APPLICATION FOR A DANCE PERMIT. (Preston News Service.) Norfolk, Va., July 13—Application of L. W. Wright for permit to operate a dance hall at Little Bay Beach, his summer resort for Negroes was withdrawn last Wednesday night, after the City Council had had the matter under advisement for more than two weeks. It is said that a number of white residents in the vicinity of the resort had requested that the permit be denied and Wright had received threats from the K. K. K. warning him against having dancing at his resort. Judge Willcox appeared before tate City Council and announced that the permit would be no longer sought as Wright had withdrawn his application. The resort will continue, however, on its regular schedule. Mr. James E. Keford of Waterbury Cnn. not only sent us a donation for our Defense Fund but this week he sends $2.00 renewal subscription for the Planet. God bless him and the others like him. FAKE LABOR AGENT SWINDLES HUNDREDS (Proton News Service) Little Rock Ark. Jul 12.—It is claimed that more than 100 Negroes called at police headquarters last Thursday night and reported the activities of Robert Brown said to be a labor agent. The police say that no check-up was made on the amount he obtained from the unsuspecting and guilited Negroes, but the victims reported that he had received from $2 to $5 from each of them as evidence that they would report at the specified time to be carried to North. The police believe that Brown feeled them out of more than $600. The first report was made to the police by John Ware of Conway, who gave the police a description of Brown. It is said following the report made by Mr. Ware that Negroes fairly swarmed at the City Hall. Ware told the police that he met Brown last Sunday and the agent interested him in a job in Pittsburgh. Pa. The work was in one of the Carnegie Steel Company mills and that the pay to start was 60 cents an hour on a 10-hour basis. He said that workmen often worked double-time and frequently made from $12 to $14 a day. In fact they work 12 hours at all the mills in Pittsburgh with time-and-half over 10 hours. So that a laborer never made less than $7.80 a day. Other features of the proposition were that all of W. H.'s expenses to Pittsburgh would be paid and in addition to the $7.80 a day, board and lodging would be furnished free; or he could find lodging in private boarding houses at a nominal sum. Brown told him it was customary for the labor agent to receive $4 to secure the pass on the railroad. The police say that all victims were instructed to report to Brown at various railroad station in the city and at different hours. The police say that there were more than two score of Negroes in the Missouri-Pacific station on Monday night waiting for Brown and the passes. Ware said, he waited in the Rock Island station for several hours and when Brown failed to appear he declined to report the matter to the police. One Negro is said to have told the police sergeant that if we meet Brown on the street something is going to happen and if he gets the worst of the deal it won't be his fault, cause he's got something coming to him and we are going to see that he gets it. MOB SHOOTS ONE OF ITS OWN MEMBERS (Preston News Service) Huntsville, Ala.. July 11—During a search for Risty Ford, a Negro alleged to have attacked a young white woman, Edward Reynolds, a member of the mob posse, shot and instantly killed ed Dr. Bernard who it is said he had mistaken for Ford. It is claimed that Bernard had changed his clothes to a khaki overall suit, went through the bushes to Reynold's house, and Reynolds thinking that he was the alleged fugitive who had been reported to have been in that neighborhood, fired on him, killing him instantly. MISS WILLIE BELCHER IS ELECTROCUTED IN ACCIDENT (Preston News Service) Abbeville, S. C., July 12.—Miss Wille Belcher, aged 18 years, living in Gillispie place, was electrocuted about noon last Wednesday by a live wire on the Gregg-Shoals line. The wire was hanging down and Miss Belcher in some way came in contact with it and was instantly killed. MAN BURSED IN CAVE-JN IS NOW ON ROAD TO RECOVERY Atlanta, Ga., July 13.—Robert Glenn aged 26 years, who was buried in the ceave in at the Biltmore excavation last Tuesday morning beneath several feet of earth is reported improving at the Mercy Hospital. BULLOCK IS CLUBBED INTO A CONFESSION AND THEN LYNCHED (Preston News Service) Schulenberg, Tex. July 10—Jesse Bullock, 23 years old. It is said was accused by a young white girl of attacking her. A mob caught Bullock, clubbed him until he finally confessed that he had committed the crime. He was then hanged to a telegraph pole on the main street of the small town. Following the report of the lynching county officials ordered an investigation. It is said that more than 200 men, women and children participated in the lynching. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Mrs. Fleta Ragland of Ruther Glen, Va., was in the city this week. —Mrs. J. W. Harris, 1218 Chaffin street left on the 2nd inst., for a tea day's vacation visiting relatives and friends in New York. When heard from she was having a fine time. —Mr. John Berry of Decatur street, Southside was taken very seriously ill last Monday while at work. He is snowy improving. —Mrs. Maria Turner of 19th and Decatur streets who has been sick for many months is convalescing. —Mr. Atlas Barbee, of Durham, N.C. arrived in the City last day and left Tuesday for his home. He was accompanied by his Madam Mrs. Berthel Barbee and his little son, Atlas Jr. —Mrs. Amie Brown of Stop 12 on the Petersburg Pike, who has been ill for more than three weeks is reported better. —Mr. John H. Jones of 114 E. 18th street is confined to his home by sickness. —Mrs. Evlyn Bowler Harris arrived in the city last week and will spend the remainder of the summer here with her parents and friends. —Mrs. Otis Hagen of 9 E. 19th street Southside who has been visiting Breedock, Pa., returned home last week looking the best of health JOHN H BRISBY PASSES AAWY Died suddenly Saturday, June 30th. Mr. John H. Brisby. His remains were taken to New Kent County, his birth-place on Wednesday July 4th and at 2 P. M. at the Second Liberty Baptist Church of which he had been a member since his boyhood the funeral services were held. Rev. John W. Kemp delivered a very sympathetic discourse. His remains were escorted to his last resting place by a delegation from Venus Lodge K. of P. and the True and Faithful, a charitable organization. He leaves to mourn their loss a devoted wife, one son, one step-son and one step-daughter, other relatives and a host of friends. Lonely and sad our home The smile we loved no longer comes; The echo of that voice is gone; Serenely he sleeps, nor heeds our tread around his lowly bed. But the singer only know. How much more else? --- SPECIAL SERVICE AT EBENEZER Special services at the Ebenezer Baptist church, third Sunday, July 15 at 8:30 P. M. benefit of Missions, under a auspices of Layman's Missionary Society. Program: Mr. B. L. Jordan, Master of Cere monies; music, Choir; devotiona! Rev. Wm. H. Stokes. Ph. D. Minister; music, Choir; music, Junior Choir and S. S. auspices; solo, Mrs. Alverta J. Glipin; announcements. Offertory; music, Junior Choir and S. S. Orchestra; musiq. Choir; sermon Rev. O. M. Thomas, Va. U. U.; music, Choir; benediction, Rev. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D., Minister. All are welcome. ( Preston News Service ) Petersburg, Ind., July 12.—Another station of one of the most famous in situations that ever reached into India—the under ground railroad for adding slaves safely into the northern states—has passed. The famous old landmark was recently destroyed by fire. The house, located in this vicinity, caught fire because of a defective flue. It was originally owned by John Posey father of Frank B. Posey, former representative in Congress and was the home of the Posey's in the days preceding the Civil War. Thousands of escape glaves were hidden in the secret cellar and tunnel and assisted in getting into Canada according to old-time residents. The residence stood on a high bluff along White river commanding a view of the surrounding country for many miles. It contained secret closets, secret cellars and during the war period a secret tunnel led to the river. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, July 15. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. Preaching by the pastor. 11:30 A. M. Subject: "In His Vine yard" 3:30 P. M. Anniversary Carnation Beneficial Club No. 1 Beneficial Club No. 1. 8:15 P. M. "The Call for Laborers." Regular prayer services every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. ORGAN DRIVE One thought is uppermost in our minds—The Orgen. Final report—Sunday. The twenty-six teams will cross the mark. Give them a final word of encouragement as they attempt to complete successfully another milestone in the history of the church. As man'sxtremity is God's opportunity, we rest our case in the hands of that God whose promises never fail. Faithful members and loyal friends are grateful thanked for their unstinted support and prompt response in this great task to acquire the physical equipment with which we may better serve the Lord. All are welcome to our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A., B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. Card of Thanks. We wish to use this medium in expressing our sincere thanks to the friends who have so loyalty tendered their sympathy and lightened our affliction by their comforting words, acts of kindness, beautiful floral designs, stone tablet etc. during our heavy loss in the death of my devoted daughter and our beloved sister, Miss J. Viola Johnson. It affords us a source of satisfaction that she was appreciated by her host of friends, though we find it difficult to submit with resignation to the loss we have sustained; yet we bow in humble submission to the will of the Divine Power, "who doeth all things weal." "To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die," is so applicable at this time. "May God bless you all." — Her Mother, Sisters and Brother. THE IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY The Eleventh Anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society, of the Richmond District, will be celebrated Sunday July 15, 1923 at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Fulton) at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. O. B. Simms pastor, will preach. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master will make an address. The National Ideal Choir will render Special Music. Male members will meet at Zion Beneficial Hall at 2 o'clock and March to Church. Female members will meet in the basement of the Church at same hour. All members will wear regalia. The public is cordially invited. You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. VIRGINIA JUL 14 1902 STATE LIBRARY al triumph. JOHN MITCHELL, JR riumph. IN MITCHELL, JR T PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE KU KLUX KLAN OPENLY DEFIES THE U. S. GOVERNMENT (Preston News Service) THE KU KLUX KLAN OPENLY DEFIES THE U. S. GOVERNMENT (Preston News Service) Tuskegee, Ala., July 10.—The par- ade of 700 klansmen last Tuesday in Tuskegee as a protest against the ap- pointment of Negroes to positions in the government hospital there for Ne- groes is an open defiance of the Uni- ed States government. It is said that white citizens in Alabama have been protesting against the appointment of Negroes to positions of responsibility at the hospital from the governor on down to the lowest white guillotine. It is said the other day a young Negro, named John J. Colhoun, a stenographer, Norfolk Va., reported last Tuesday morning to be stenographer in the office of the hospital, supplanting Miss Hunnicutt, a white girl stenographer. When she went out and told the whites of the city what had been done, immediately the klan planned the parade that night to frighten the young man away. It is said by southen whites that Calhoun beat a haasty retreat, leaving his trunk, clothes and even suitcase. According to the best information available it is said that the whites here feel that the presence of the most eminent and skilled Negroes at work in the hospital will give the young Negro students of Tuskegee Institute a mistaken idea and all of them will want to be doctors and professional men instead of farmers and tradesmen. The girls will want to be trained nurses, instead of domestics. This will have a very bad influence on the southern Negro and it is to obviate the possibility of such "evil" influences on the young Negroes of the South that they object so strenuously to the manning of the hospital with a Negro personnel. THE IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY The Eleventh Anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society of South Richmond, will be celebrate* Sunday July 15, 1923 at the Second Baptist Church, Southside, at 11:30 o'clock. Rev. E. E. Smith, the pastor will preach. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master will make an address. Male members will meet at Southside Independent Hall at 10:30 o'clock and march to the church. Female members will meet in the basement of the Church at 11:00 o'clock. All members will wear regalia. The public is cordially invited. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master, Dear Sirt: I am writing to thank you and the officers of the National Ideal Benefit Society for the check $100.00 paid me on account of the death of my wife, Margaret Crump, who was a member of Twilight Lodge No 1 of the National Ideal Benefit Society. I am very grateful to you all for many deeds of kindness in my distress. Very truly yours PERCELL G. CRUMP. 915 St. James St. CALENDAR CONTEST AT FIFTH ST BAPTIST CHURCH. Twill make the nerves tingle and cause the soul to smile, just to witness the Calendar Contest, at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Thursday July 19th. S P. M. Six beautiful maids will shine in their corners like Silvery Stars. These are the ladies and one is your choice: Mrs. Lizzie Howard, Mrs. Helen Dunn, Mrs. Lula Thomas, Mrs. Emma Campbell, Mrs. Virginia Lucas and Miss Virginia D. Woods. Make it your business to see the lady of your choice and give her the winning card. Yes, I know you will—thank you. MRS. T. J. KING. President. JOIN THE MOVIE CLUB Where is the Colored Motion Picture aspirant who has not wanted to know about the Colored Movie World? St Louis the Colored Hollywood, learn the salaries paid; he posted on every activity in Colored Film Land; Membership Card sent on receipt of $1.03 Address: FASHODA INST. Club Dept. T. Lock Box 1413 St. Louis, Mo. [Signature] Letter of Thanks. SIKI FLOORS BEST HEAVYWEIGHT IN FRANCE IN SECOND ROUND OF A FIERCE BATTLE TWO ```markdown ``` THE BATTLE FOR THE WIN TOM GIBBONS. Although outpointed by Champion Dempsey, Gibbons was on his feet, still fighting at the end of the 15-round championship battle at Shelby Mont. He has a reputation made in 86 fights of never having been knocked off his feet. That reputation is still good. SIKI FLOORS BEST HEAT IN SECOND ROUND Paris, July 8.—"Battling" Siki to day knocked out Marcel Nilles, a French heavyweight pugilist, in the second round of what was to have been a fifteen-round battle. Nilles in May was knocked out in the eighth round by Georges Carpentier, the lightheavyweight. He was conquered by followers of the ring to have been France's best heavyweight. Siki's hard head, his "steel" ribs proved immune to onslaught from Nilles in the first round. The white man carried the battle to the Negro throughout his session with Siki bent nearly double in a crouch and assimilating everything Nilles handed out to him. Judgment of those about the ringside was that Nilles was sure to be the winner of a one-sided contest. Over confident from his showing, Niles came from his corner at the clang of gong for the second as if it was his intention immediately to finish his opponent. The shifty Senegalese man, however went into a clinch with Niles and pushed him into a corner, then, as they broke away, Sik swung his left to the jaw of the white man. Nilles went down, face foremost as though he had been struck with an axe. Before the fight Ski was enraged over the decision rendered yesterday by the judge of the civil tribunal, giving Edmund Lapart an injunction for bidding the promoters to pay over to Ski any part of the purse or stakes accruing from today's match. Sik be cause of the court's decision was fighting merely for "glory." NOTABLE GALAXY OF STAR HEAVYWEIGHTS AT JERSEY RING. (Preston News Service.) Jersey City, July 13.—Six of the greatest heavyweights in the world past and present, will meet here Thursday at Boyles Thirty Acres. Louis Firpo, Argentina will mix with Jess Willard, former title holder, in an elimination contest for a crack at the present title holder, Jack Dempsey. Jack Demsey who will be it the ring side, along with Jack Johnson, who lost the crown to Willard, Jim Corbett who dropped the title to Bob Fitzsimmons before the present century came into existence. WILLS NEXT OPPONENT OF DEMPSEY (Preston News Service.) Shelby. Mont. July 13. "That's the program I have in mind for Jack Dempsey. Harry Wills and a show down with the New York Boxing Commission and promoters. Several of them want the Dempsey-Wills match. I leave here immediately to thresh out matters with them. I want the Wills match for Labor Day. The public has wanted it for a long time. I see no reason why it cannot be staged in New York or New Jersey. Tex Rickard wants to put the match on. So does Tom O'Rouke. Some others of less PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL A TREE THAT GROWS FROM A SEAT OF JUSTICE Greenburg, Indiana's chief claim to distinction is that there is a tree growing from the tower of the court house and has been growing for 40 years. The accepted theory is that a bird dropped the seed in a crevice between the limestone blocks. ATHLETIC VYWEIGHT IN FRANCE OF A FIERCE BATTLE prominence have made me offers and good ones. I shall decide soon after I get to New York which one to accept. Thus spoke Jack Kearns, manager of the heavyweight champion of the world here last Friday, immediately following the Dempsey-Gibbons fight, in which the lighter opponent established a new endurance record, when he traveled the full route of 15 rounds. And so, from present indications, the talk of Kearns is not all bosh and just another of his famous smoke screens to hide his real intentions to try and negotiate for a return bout between his man and Gibbons. It looks as though Wills the watchful and patient waiter will finally get his chance. TIGER FLOWERS OUT POINTS TUT JACKSON. (Preston News Service.) Atlanta, Ga., July 11.—Outweighed by more than 20 pounds but with the heart and courage of his illustrious name sake, "Tiger" Flowers, pride of the South, clearly demonstrated his ability to stand the gait here last Tues day night, when he decisively outpointed Tut Jackson, the Washington Court House, (Ohio) slugger, in twelve or the fastest rounds ever witnessed here. A last minute arrangement by Walk Miller Flower's manager, robbed the副 lid of the decision. Jackson failed to make the weight of 175 pounds and his forfeit was taken. Flowers altogether too speedy for the Ohio lad and many of the blows he landed and many of the ordinary fighter, but Jackson kept coming back for more. And he got them. At the end of the fight. Jackson was cut almost to ribbons, but apparently strong as ever. The wounds seemed to be only abrasions of the skin. E. G. BROWN AND MISS CHANNELS CAPTURE IL-LINOIS SINGLES TITLES CHICAGO, ILL., July 13.—Edgar G Brown defeated Dr. O. B. Williams 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 4-6 and won the Illinois men's singles Tennis Championship here last week. Miss Isadore Channels defeated Miss Dorothy Radcliffe, 6-3, 9-7 for the women's Illinois Singles title. Brown and Miss Channels are National as well as present Illinois champs. SOUTH PHILS WIN FROM HARRISBURG GIANTS. PHILADELPHIA, July 11—Eddie Gerner was invincible against the Harrisburg Giants here last Saturday. His team slugged their way to an 8-0 victory. Gerner held the upstate lads in the palm of his hand all the way through the game and treated the capacity crowd to tip-top twirling. The giants managed to get five hits, but they were scattered. Henry did the mound work for the visitors, but he had to reinflush his THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer GOOD MORNING, DOC- WHAT'RE YOU DOING OVER THIS WAY? I JUST CALLED ON MISTER BROWN WHO IS SICK AN- OLD MISSUS JONES WANTS ME TO CALL! SHE'S SICK, TOO! KILLIN' TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE EH, DOC? A BLACK LACE HAT AT THE PARIS RACES. New model photographed in the paddock at the Grand Steeplechase de France at Auteull. M. T. DOME GOOD MORNING, D YOU DOING OVER OLD MISSUS JONES TO CALL! SHE'S S position under the heavy bombardment of the South Phils, sluggers, and was supplanted in the box by Fischer. Score: Giants ...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 So. Phils. 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 2 x—8 Batteries—South Phils, Gerner and Gault; Harrisburg Giants, Henry, Fischer and Jordon. Umpires, Wagner and Zane. RICHMOND GIANTS ARE HANDED LACING, 13-4. (Preston News Service) PHILADELPHIA, July 10.—Lambasting three pitchers for a total of 16 hits, the Lew Schaub's Camden Club walloped the Richmond Giants by a score of 13-4 at Camden Saturday afternoon. Punch, who started the game for the Giants, failed to last through the first inning and Rankin was forced to give way to Lewis in the eighth. The score: R. Giants. 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 — Camden. 6 0 0 1 0 4 1 1 x—1 WOLVERINES WIN JULY 4TH GAME FROM STARS. WOLVERINES WIN JULY 4TH GAME FROM STARS. DETROIT, July 12.—Before a crowd of more than 7,000 lusty fans the Detroit Stars capped the deciding contest of a three game series with the Cuban Stars here on Independence Day by a score of 7-6. The Cubans with a handcap of 3 runs in the ninth, staged a spectacular rally, tying the game, but Wesley, the hard hitting first sacker for the Wolverines, came back, slamming out his second home run of the game, thus giving his mates the victory and the series. Score by innings: Detroit . . 0 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 — 7 Cubans . . 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 — 7 Subscribe to The Richmond Planet. CASTIGLIONE (Wide World Photos) FIRST PHOTOS OF THE MT. ETNA ERUPTION. Crowd of refugees gathered at Castiglione station making ready to flood dreams of lava which less than twenty-four hours later flooded the village BALTIMORE BLACK SOX BEAT BY SPRING CITY. SPRING CITY, PA., July 12.— The famous Baltimore Black Sox were outplayed in almost every department of the game by the Spring City-Royersford team by a score of 8-4. Even at that the game was well played, but the locals were too strong for the Marylanders. Score by innings: Baltimore 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0—4 Spring City 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 x—8 TATE STARS WIN DOUBLE BILL FROM YOUNGSTOWN (Preston News Service) CLEVELAND, O., July 11—The Tate Stars celebrated the Fourth in an auspicious manner at Tate Field, defeating the Youngstown team on both ends of a double-header. The invincible Branahan held the visitors at his mercy in the first fray, letting them down with six scattered hits. The Forrest City lads pounded Brown and Williams for sixteen safeties, including a double, two triples and a home run. McClure and McCall divided the hurling nominator for the Tates in the nightcap, both hurling excellent ball. Bases on balls with errors inserted at critical stages enabled the locals to score 12 runs on 8 hits. TATE STARS AGAIN IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. TATE STARS AGAIN IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. 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The proceeds of the match will go for the furtherance of scientific research work. AGENTS WANTED THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE ```markdown ``` --- A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 211 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR, - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Laborato at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.90 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscription ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....JULY 14, 1923 Running away from trouble is only to run 6 into it. Some people talk too little, but most people talk too much. Envious colored folks seem to be on the increase, rather than on the decrease. This life consists of sunshine and dark clouds. Sometimes, the latter predominate. You cannot win by just praying. You must pray and work in order to accomplish anything. The "movies" have lost the interest of the people. Out-door sports are in order now. These have been dark days for us, but we know that there are brighter ones just ahead. Some people pray and do absolutely nothing to back up their prayers. As a result, they fail. Persecuting Negro leaders under the guise of prosecuting them is becoming a popular past-time. We must not lose faith in our white friends on account of the persecution by our white enemies. It will not hurt you to send $2.00 for a year's subscription to The Planet and it will help us. When some people get angry with you, they forget all the good that you may have done in this world. Some people do not believe in the ultimate triumph of right. These people deserve to be pitted. We must exert our host efforts to win in life's battle. To exert our solves half-heartedly is to lose. We shall pull out, if we are given half a chance and we feel that we are getting more than half a chance. Colored leaders are much in demand, but colored followers of colored leaders are more in demand. Some people ride a willing horse to death. They have a chance to learn more sense as they grow older. People, who do not succeed, as a rule are violating and undecided in their actions. Concentrated, effort always wins. The migration of colored folks North, where they can vote will tell a peculiar story, when the time comes around. We believe that the time will yet come, when colored folks' support will be wanted by white folks in the Southland seeking office. You have to travel a long way now to find modesty in women, be they white or colored. Mothers can not inculcate that southern modesty in their daughters, when they do not possess this modesty themselves. Battling Skii, the Afri'can Sene- galese has come back. He won in his bout with Nilles, the French heavywght. You can trust some white folks and some others, you have to watch all the time on account of inherent race prejudice. A white fr'end is a most valuable asset, but a white enemy is a handicap that will trip you as you proceed along the way of life. Colored people, stand up and be counted. Be fearless under adversity and the result will be satisfactory to you. We cannot get anywhere by grelving over "split milk." Let us get up and get more milk, even if we spill it again. Colored folks, stand firm, espouse rights principles and above all, keep God in front. He'll lead the way and He will make friends for you. Prayer is all right, but unless you follow it up with work, you might as well not pray. Still, God will bring all things right in His own time. Christ died for all of us, but some of us do not seem particular about it and are willing to go on in this world without His aid or consolation. Some people cannot get anywhere themselves, because of their envious spirit towards other people, who have outstripped them in the race of life. Major R. R. Moton keeps a "level head" during these trying times and Dr. Booker T. Washington did the same thing, but he is going a pace that kills. The good time folks are now in their element. Summer is here. Still, we all should remember that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Too many people are in favor of some one else with a "but" and it is the "but" that kills one's influence and may ultimately cost one his liberty or even his life. A leader, who is cast in the right mold can stand persecution and suffering and come out stronger and more powerful as a result of his experiences. The Prohibitionists are attempting the impossible. They would increase the severity of punishment rather than bring about the certainty of it in dealing with violation of laws. Most people are always endeavoring to take chances, to get something for nothing. They usually die failures and they are puzzled to know how it was all brought about. We are of the opinion that Marcus Garvey would have fared better in some parts of the South than he has fared in that particular part of the North, where he has labored. Many people have been endeavoring to climb Jacob's Ladder, but the trouble about it is that the one they have been endeavoring to go up has more than three rounds. Children, who become no source of income to the parents who clothed, educated and fostered them, are ingrates and they should expect no recognition now or in the hereafter. We shall win if we struggle on and faint not. The seas of persecution cannot overcome the courageous and the faithful. Those kind of people will sail upon and ride the billows of trouble. The highest ambition of some young men is to make money. They proceed to take long courses of instruction in our educational institutions and then gravitate to the level of those, who have had no education. The Richmond City School Board certainly conferred a favor upon the colored people of this community THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA when it had erected the new Arm- strong High School building. It is in keeping with similar institutions in this city. When a leader of colored people aspires to the highest point of leadership, then his troubles will begin with other jealous leaders and with the Negro-haters throughout the land. If he can secure a firm hold and maintain his equilibrium, he is a wonder. Some of our personal friends are sending us money to help us in our troubles and they are desirous of having the matter remain between them and ourselves. While we are puffishing the amounts of money sent, we are withholding their names. May God bless them and the others. President Harding is in Alaska and they are confronting him with their problems. He should tell them that he has more than he can handle at Washington and not keep them in suspense in the same manner that he did the Liberians, who have now ceased to wait for that five million dollars. The demand of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for troops to protect Major R. R. Moton, who has been mercilessly criticized by its representatives does appear ludicrous, although there was method in the demand and positive results in the statement. It will arouse the northern section in a way that nothing else could do. Just why Marcus Garvey should be denied bail in a Republic for an offense about 10,000 miles removed from that of murder will always be a mystery. It is closely akin to that exercise of absolute power in Europe, which free people in this country have always criticized. We are drifting towards "absolutism" in its worst form. The South has been charged with it by the North, but in this case, the North is "out-Heroding Herod." We can spare ten trained members of the medical profession in Richmond, Virginia, alone and there is a proportionate number elsewhere. Dr. Robert R. Moton has dealt courageously with the situation and his judgment will prove to be the deciding factor. The Ku Klux Klan organization went much too far in its protest. Loyal, right-thinking men and women, irrespective of color will support the President in his course, which is in absolute accord with Southern ideals, the Ku Klux Klan of Alabama, to the contrary notwithstanding. With the prohibition question uppermost and the large number of prisoners being sent to the city jail, it is plainly evident that a new institution is needed in keeping with modern conditions. In discussing the matter Beille Isle has been suggested as the most available place for the erection of a modern structure. Certainly, it would be free from many other objections, which might be raised over the location of a penal institution in a respectable neighborhood. A half-million dollar structure would only cost the city thirty thousand dollars on the bonds to be issued. This would be an annual item, which could be included in the expense account and the present unsanitary conditions now existing could be readily eliminated. Colored people are progressing. If they could control their children their future would be more secure. This "wild-cat," "neer do well" class of humanity, who indulge in all kinds of excesses and ribald language, caring neither for God nor man is an incubus upon racial progress and must be curbed and controlled. We must follow the example of the Catholics and the Hebrews and begin at the cradle. We should establish institutions for the care and support of illegitimate children. We cannot do much with wayward men and women, but we can change the course of action in their off-spring. An hundred years is but a day in the life of a nation and we should build for the future. Ninety per cent. of the younger elements prefer ten per cent. of their time for work and ninety per cent. for frivolities. In fact, they exert themselves during this time of work, only for the purpose of securing spending money during the period of frivolity. Others exist by gambling with no time allotted for work. They prey upon the earnings of those who do work. These habits cannot be eliminated in people, who have as a rule passed the age of eighteen years and even younger, but they can be controlled in the younger element to the age above stated and we should take the steps to do it. This is why our churches are becoming vacant and why communicants received are making radical changes in the faith of the Fathers. It may be that the religious elements of the country will combine to improve these conditions. Unless they do sit at the cradle, we are lost. WHITE METHODISTS SPEAK PLAINLY. The Tuskegee incident, where the Ku Klux Klan paraded, through the streets of Tuskegee. Alabama as a protest against the assignment of Negro physicians over a Negro hospital is having its effect and the dormant feeling amongst the better class of white people of the Southland has been aroused. These white people have been silent with reference to many of these outrages, but they are realizing at last that the cost is too great to the section of the country that they love so well. The following report from Lake Juanalaska. North Carolina will be read with interest: Bishop James Cannon, Jr., of Virginia, today made public a resolution adduced by the social service commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in international session here, indorsing the institute at Tuskegee, Alabama, and declaring any invasion of its rights or interference with its lawful labors "would be a calamity to the institution and a lasting disgrace to our Southern civilization." "Inasmuch as there has come to us," the resolution said, "through reliable newspaper reports and private sources of undoubted reliability that the interests of that great institution for our colored people at Tuskegee, Alabama, are seriously menaced by threats of organized interference: "Resolved, that this commission put on record our appreciation of the incalculable value of that institution for the training of our colored fellow citizens, and declare our unalterable conviction that any invasion, or threatened invasion, of its rights or interference with the orderly pursuit of its lawful and benevolent labor would be a calamity to the institution and causing disgrace to our Southern civilization." The commission is composed of prominent leaders of the Southern Methodist Church, being made up of the heads of the departments. The church has a membership of over 4,100,000 white people throughout the South. The most gratifying part of this publication is that a Virginian, Bishop James Cannon, Jr. led the movement. The Negro-hating elements of the Southland must be kept under control and the better class of white and colored people must continue to co-operate. There can be no possible excuse for this outbreak of race prejudice at Tuskegee, Alabama. Dr. Robert R. Moton of this State is one of the most conservative citizens of color in this country. He has made a remarkable record during his period of control at Tuskegee Institute and we note with pleasure that he is being backed up by such a powerful white organization as the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. TUSKEGEE AND COLORED PHYSICIANS. A rather peculiar announcement appeared by way of the Associated Press with reference to the hospital for colored veterans at Tuskegee Alababa. Here it is: The future policy of the Veterans Bureau in regard to the operation of the Tuskegee, Ala. veterans' hospital with Negro personnel rests on a determination of whether the good faith of the Federal Government is involved through promises made by the white committee of the Treasury Department. Director Hines said today on returning from a personal inspection at Tuskegee. For the present, Director Hines said, the hospital will be conducted with the present staff of white doctors and Negro nurses, but the process of selecting Negro physicians, ready to put them in when a definite policy is decided, will continue. Director Hines announces that for the present, the staff of white physicians will not be disturbed. The good faith of the government is pledged. Here in the "heart" of the South, so to speak, where Negro teachers are demanded for Negro schools and where, in many instances white Northern teachers are not allowed to be on the faculty, where colored instructors are employed, a demand is made to have white physicians in charge of a Negro hospital. The very idea is absurd. President Harding has committed himself and in so doing, he is backed by the most rabid sentiment in the Southern States. Any change now would be disastrous. There are hundreds of Negro physicians as ready now to serve in Alabama as they were ready to see service and to risk their lives in Europe. It is being published, too that there is a dearth of Negro physicians. A PECULIAR POSITION The Richmond, Va. News-Leader, in its issue of the 6th inst., under the caption of, "Befriending' Major Moton," says: The common sense that has carried Tuskegee Institute through a thousand difficulties doubtless will suffice to prevent a clash over the personnel of the Federal hospital there. But the display of common sense is not stimulated by the appeal to the President the National Association for the Advancement of Colored, People has made. This organization, which yesterday asked that federal troops be sent to Alabama, has been extremely critical of Major Moton, the principal of Tuskegee, and has been bitterly hostile to the policy of conciliation he has advocated. Major Moton is entirely too much of a man, 800 courageous and too level-headed to ask for United States troops; those who urge federal interference, ostensibly for his safety, simply are making his task more difficult. We must admit that we have been disappointed at the failure of this influential journal to condemn the action of the Ku Klux Klan of Alabama to coerce the President of the United States and the officials associated with him into having white officials in charge of a hospital assigned exclusively for Negroes. This attitude cannot be defended upon the basis of rules in vogue in Southern States. The Ku Klux Klan gave the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People an opportunity and it did not fail to take advantage of it. The separation of the races in the Southern States has been a pet hobby of the Southern people for more than a decade. To now advocate the intermixture of these same class of people is an inconsistence unparalleled in the history of this southern country. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has no love for Major R. R. Moton or for leaders of his type. Certainly, the organization has accentuated its opposition to the policy of this class of leaders and shown the manifest inconsistency of the South in dealing even with his kind of leaders. The Editor of the Richmond, Va. News-Leader may know best, but we are at a loss to understand its position in falling to condemn this most absurd manifestation of race prejudice in dealing with the most conservative Negro leader to be found anywhere in this country. EDW. STEWART EDW. STEWART 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES FISH AND OYSTERS PHONE MADISON 1637 MONTGOMERY, W. VA. DISTRICT NO.15 African Blood Brotherhood MONTGOMERY, W. VA. DISTRICT NO.15 African Blood Brotherhood W. L. WHITE, District Organizer, States of West Virginia and Virginia. SUB-ORGANIZER WANTED! To the Men and Women Who are Loyal to the Race—Apply at Thi's Office at Once. 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If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS DEMAND THAT YOU READ A RELIABLE RACE JOURNAL TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MEN AND AFFAIRS THE WORLD OVER. THE PLANET OFFERS JUST SUCH A SERVICE TO YOU. ITS PAGES CONTAINING LIVE NEWS GATHERED BY THE PRESTON AND CRUSADER SERVICES, WEEKLY PICTORIAL, SANE EDITORIALS AND OTHER FEATURES. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED Mrs. Bessie Reynolds and little daughter., left Friday for Bristol, Tenn. to visit her brother, Mr. Walter Burks. Miss Consula Russell who spent the winter in Chattanooga arrived in the city Saturday to end the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of Eluefield, W. Va., spent the 4th at home. Mr. and Mrs. David Crockett of Newport, R. L., arrived in the city Saturday the guest of relatives and friends. Mrs. Bessie Dylia and children are at home after spending two weeks at the bedside of her sister, Miss Anna Austin of Abingdon, Va. She reports her sister gone better at this writing. Mr. Carl Howard of Welch, W. Va., spent Sunday in the city the guest of friends. Rev. G. Oliver Wing left Wednesday for Baltimore, Md., to be present at the marriage of his father. Mr. and Mrs. James Crockett and son, James Jr., Messrs. John Chaffin and Clarence Chaffin motored from Washington. D. C., last Thursday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Laura Brown and Mr. Robert Greene attended the funeral of Mr. Alexander Travers in Pulaski, last week. Mrs. Mary Scott, matron of the Juvenile Department of the St. Lakes and about 25 children spent the 4th in the city. They had a pleasant stay. Come again. The ball game between Marion and Wytheville last Wednesday was enjoyed by all. Wytheville played her part come again in Marion. Mr. W. R. Gibson says he is ready for you any time. Score 7-8 in favor of Wytheville. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., July 10.—Mrs. Ernest Graves, of Buckner, Va. was in the city for the Fourth, with her husband and son. Her son gave a surprise birthday dinner for her at its residence, 308 Second Avenue, N. W., Mr. and Mrs. Watkins were invited guest. No pains were spared in making it a very grand affair. The room was beautifully decorated with colors of the day—red, white and blue. Mr. Samuel O. Graves furnished the supper in honor of his mothers' birthday, 6 regular courses were served. Mrs. Graves was elated and left for home feeling much younger. Mrs. Hattie Lee Dugger, of Fifth Avenue is somewhat improved. Remember the old line Agent of Roanoke will furnish you The Planet each Saturday, but they cost 5 cents and I will get them to your door for half a dime—Banner in the State Little Edgar William Stanfield visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Stanfield, July Fourth, his third anniversary. He is a jolly boy Mr. Benjamin Bartee, the clothier, was taken seriously ill last week but is somewhat improved. Mrs. Sallie B. Hayden, who has been sick for several weeks, is somewhat improved. Miss Lucy Nowell was run into by an automobile and seriously injured recently. A week later her mother fell and broke her ankle Mr. James Powell, of Tenth Avenue is quite indisposed. Mrs. Josephine McGimsey who has been in the hospital for an operation is getting along fine Mrs Jane Calloway, 121 Lynchburg Avenue, N. W. was stricken with paralysis Thursday morning near the home of her daughter, Mrs. Addie Stanfield and has been unconscious ever since. The funeral of Mr. William Devers who departed this life after an operation took place at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. Thomas Curtis officiated. He was the oldest deacon of the church. Many attended the funeral. Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church had a great day Sunday, July 1. Dr. Hatcher was back from Columbus. Wilberforce and Cleveland whither he had been to lecture and from Hampton, whither he had been to sing for the summer school and attending a meeting of Virginia General Conference Delegates. He spoke on "A Call to Ethiopia!" His message was one of spiritual and political wisdom permeated by the spirit of Jesus. At night he spoke on "The Gospel That Makes A Great Church." The blood from Calvary was hot and visible. One woman was converted and two others united with the church. Brethren Hale, T. Stanfield and young convert, Hurt, were warm in prayer The offering for the day was $222.56. Brother Chaffee a father, came back from the coal fields bringing $65 tithe. Mrs. Hatcher is attending the Interracial Congress at Christiansburg, The summer school teachers will worship in a body with us Sunday. Come thou with us. Com to Mt. Zion, all who are in quest of Jesus, peace, fellowship; all who have sorrows and burdens, broken hearts, sick bodies. Come with us and we will do thee good. Three white ministers attended the morning services and expressed their joy found in the worship. Messrs. Mason and, Bryant. Rev. William Abner Brown, the assistant pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, New York City, is spending a few weeks of his vacation here. He is accompanied by his wife Mrs. Jane Helen Brown, formerly of Vinton, Va., and their four children, Abner, Jr., Willis, Helen and Myrtle. They are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Elijah Lovelace, 312 Eighth Avenue, N. E. and are enjoying themselves going over the scenes of their childhood. Rev. Brown has been invited to preach at the High Street, The Presbyterian, Mt. Zion First and Hill St. Baptist Churches. FULTON NOTES The services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church were very interesting last Sabbath. We are calling upon the adult female members of our church to attend the Sabbath School. We are blessed to have Mrs. Isabelle Preston to become the teacher of the T. E. L. Bible class. 11:30 A. M. we listened to a powerful sermon coming from our pastor. He seemed to be at his best. Many hearts were lifted upward, as he talked to us by the "Way." 3:30 P. M. the Rescue Beneficial Club No. 1 held their anniversary services at the church, which were very appropriate. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. B. Th. 8:30 P. M. our pastor gave an exposition of teh morning's Sunday School of the morning's Sunday School part by Rev. Jefferson. Excellent music was rendered by the choir of the church. Tuesday the 10th inst. the funeral services of Mrs. Dorcey Taylor were held at the church. She was a faithful member of Calvary. A very quiet disposition. Rev. Cobbs preached the funeral. Services as follows tomorrow: Sunday School 9:30 A. M.; Preaching 11:30 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. Come saints, sinners and friends and have a great time in the house of the Lord. The 4th Sunday morning and night have been set aside for Men's Day. A very excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. The 53rd anniversary of the New Vine Baptist church and the 1st of the pastor. Rev. W. L. Tuck were held at the church, Charles City County from the 1st to the 5th inst. The following divines and other speakers appeared on the program. Sermons by Rev G. W. Coleman, J. H. Brown, R. Stanton and O. B. Simms B. Th. Great services were held at the Union Level Baptist church last Sunday. The Sunday School was well attended. The morning services were conducted by Rev. J. T. Lightfoot. Rev. Gurst preached at the night services. Communion tomorrow at 3:30 P.M. The Sunday School will run their annual picnic to Dreamland Park on the 23rd inst. Trucks leave the church at 9:30 A.M. Adults 75 cents. Children 50 cents. Charles Jeffress Superintendent of Sunday School. RISING MT. ZION NOTES We listened with rapt attention to a wonderful discourse delivered by our pastor on last Sunday morning. Sunday, our regular communion service was well attended, nor did it lack that Christian enthusiasm that characterizes all the services of Zion. The repair work on the church is well under way, so each member will please make it their indispensable duty to do their whole part in this work. In Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, who departed this life July 5th, 1906, seventeen years ago. We loved our mother, but God loved her best. She left to mourn their loss, one daughter, one son, a sister and brother. By the family, HELEN HILL, LEE HILL, ELLA MEADS, AND WILLIE CRUMP. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. FIVE ```markdown ``` 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. net CE JOURNAL TO KEEP IN RS JUST SUCH A SERVICE TON AND CRUSADER SER- WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. e. e th Street --- The Richmond Planet Agents Wanted Everywhe.e Richmond, Va. PETERSBURG, VA. WEEKLY REVIEW MAKES A RINGING DEFENSE OF JOHN MITCHELL, JR. This is the all important question, Look at the picture of the Vault of THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK and then decide upon just how much of your time you will give towards rehabilitating this Institution. IT CAN BE DONE if the Depositors will help. The future of The Mechanics Savings Bank is in their hands. Have them follow the instructions of eminent counsel employed to handle this matter and the RE-OPENING of The Mechanics Savings Bank is a certainty. Act promptly and you act twice. THE FIREHOUSE SIX In another column we are publishing a letter from Mr. Frank Howard Hallion. We have been acquainted with this gentleman for the past two years during which time we have followed somewhat closely his work and without exaggeration. we class him among the brightest of that galaxy of brilliant Negro writers of the New School upon whose work more than any other thing depends the intellectual future of black millions in America. In this article, Mr. Hallion takes us to task for the sentiment expressed in our editorial last week, captioned "More sinned against than sinning" in which we gave opinion that Mr. Hallion's apparent facts and figures have not only failed to change but served to even more firmly interchit it in our mind, and with all courtesy to this young man's difference, more positively and with greater conviction than be fore we reiterate every statement in our first article. Mr. Hallion's letter snacks of personal animosity for John Mitchell and we have good reasons for accrediting to this his inspiration. In the first place he is in error when he says that the basis of our conclusion was the remarks of John Mitchell himself. On the other hand our opinion was formed only after hearing the expressions of at least fifty business and professional men, all fellow citizens of John Mitchell. As to the "technicalities" referred to in the Mechanics Bank case, Mr. Hallion as a court stenographer and his familiarity with such proceedings should render it unnecessary for us to go into detail when we state that practically the whole business surrounding the closing of this institution is of a technical nature. A bank president can be convicted and sent to jail whether or not he actually misplaces the funds of his institution. He is merely the responsible factor and if a clerk steals a million, it is up to him and his board of directors to make it good or to go in default. The fact of John Mitchell's conviction is by no means proof conclusive that he even had so much as one dishonest thought. But it is enuely within the province of the court to convict him whether the money was stolen by him or by an ape in Africa. This is the technicality in this particular case and which Mr. Hallion plainly admits in his letter. As to the $33,000 going out of the bank at one time, (here we prefer a charge of unfamiliarity with modern financial practice, against Mr. Haillon) for this is a common practice in the leading institutions of the country white and black. Furthermore, it is perfectly safe and sound business for a bank to lend money to individuals of honest intentions, sound financial reputation and of questioned rating --- mett J. Scott and extolled that of Giles B. Jackson of Richmond. Ye gods what a comparison? All men are entitled to think as they choose, but exiting Giles Jackson and damning Emmett Scott and John Mitchell—bots courageous honorable and uncringing champions of the black people, in stretching the imagination too far to be even ridiculous. As it is, we reas John Mitchell's case with the people—the people for whom he has fought and whom he has served even when in order to do so he had to sleep with his clothes on and a gun in his hand. He did not falter when they gave him a week to live and stalked him night and day, like a pack of jackals dogging the footsteps of a weary lion. John Mitchell is an old man now but the fighting blood in him runs as red as it did when he faced the howling mob ofenchers and defiled them to take him. Now in his day of trial, when his enemies are hemming him in all he asks is a fair deal, saying: 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 dis honorable or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be misling cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all on the people involved we are the greatest sufferer even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to the organization with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts so when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue than to assume complete responsibility. Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculiations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars we surrendered assets (real estate) when conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand and 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 to do so 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 WILL YOU HELP END THE RECEIVERSHIP? and in sums larger than this, to men or women caliber than John Mitchell, on their bare names. As to the pass books being doctored, any clerk or teller could do this to an extent not generally known outside the walls of a bank, and cover it up for a surprisingly long period. No man living has accused John Mitchell of trifling with depositor's pass books. And for Mr. Hallion to insinuate this is indeed a grave injustice to Mr. Mitchell. The average president of a bank of the proportion of Mechanics Savings Bank, seldom sees a pass book other than his own once in a year's time. As to our, connection with a bank which the writer mentions, it is an experience which has taught us that it is infinitely easier for a janitor to steal money and not get caught than it is for the president to do so. Mr. Hallion says that a man cannot falter when the show down comes. He could have added that it is not necessary for a man to act unti it does come but after all it is how he acts that counts, not when. When the necessity for action came John Mitchell acted like a man to act like one hundred per cent honest man, at that. When the writer rings in his "one hundred and fifty dollars per month clerk" he is surely poking at the "miser in the woodpecker." In so far as John Mitchell is concerned, what if this clerk did own fifteen automobiles? If these fifteen cars were doing a legitimate (or in these bootlegging days and the legitimate business) every one knows that they were bringing in revenue. Now if Mr. Hallion owned fifteen auto mobiles in a hustling city like Richmond, no reasonable person would question his living like a millionaire if he so desired. If we were employing him and paid him a salary or othry dollars per month, under these circumstances we would not necessarily feel that he was robbing us because he lived beyond this part of his income. Now taking all these things into the consideration in spite of the contempt of court charge which Mr. Hallion, lodges against us we retellate that in our opinion John Mitchell has wittingly done no wrong. If we have to go jail for saying so, we shall not fail to call on Mr. Hallion to bail us out. For all he said in his letter makes doubly strong our conviction that John Mitchell is not a theft but is purely a most unfortunate victim of circumstances that make him richly deserving of the sympathy and support of the entire Negro people. As to "Supporting every crook that comes along" this, strangely recalls to our mind the recent article published in the white newspaper here in which the writer of the anti-Mitchell letter discredited the leadership of Hon. Enu ed that of Gilesond. Ye gods, all men are en choose, but ex daming Em Mitchell—bota and uncring-lack people, ision too far to it is, we rest with the people the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better cross of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence We are trusting in God. A full free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. (Petersburg Weekly Review.) versity and well books on vital qu Christianity, deliver on 'The Art of Pr Dean Brown' as a union meeding ministers, his nat dress on "Abral which he discuss the greatness of " President, who was 236 MINISTERS IN A GREAT CONFERENCE AT HAMPTON INST DEAN BROWN SPEAKS ON LIN COLN—D, MORDECAI W. JOHN SON PAYS TRIBUTE TO SERVICE OF NEGRO CHURCH. (Wm. Anthony Aery) HAMPTON, VA.. July 10. —The tenth annual meeting of the Ministers Conference of Hampton Institute, (Rev. M. E. Davis, president and Rev. Laurence Fenninger, executive secretary) brought together 236 colored ministers from 10 States and 13 denominations—Baptist, 138; African Methodist Episcopal, 37; African Methodist Episcopal Zion, 13; Protestant Episcopal, 12; Presbyterian, 10; Christian, 7; Methodist Episcopal, North, 5; Colored Methodist Episcopal, 4; Holiness, 4; Congregational, 2; Reformed Union Zion Apostolic, 2; United Presbyterian, 1; and undenominational, 1. THE CONFERENCE REACHES MANY STATES The distribution by States follows: Virginia, 153; North Carolina, 72; New York, 2; New Jersey, 2; Maryland, 2; West Virginia, 1; Georgia, 1; South Carolina, 1; Washington, D. C., 1; and Louisiana, 1. The Rev. Laurence Fenninger, chaplain of Hampton Institute, on the eve of the conference, gave the following summary for the nine preceding conferences: 600 different ministers had come for instruction and inspiration and in these conferences the total attendance had been 1142 ministers, who represented 20 different States and 17 denominations. He stated that the religious department at Hampton Institute was in touch with 1500 colored ministers of the South. DEAN BROWN OF YALE SPEAKS. The Rev. Dr. Charles Reynolds Brown of New Haven, Conn., dean of the Divinity School in Yale Uni- versely and well known author of books on vital questions of applied Christianity, delivered four lectures on The Art of Preaching." Dean Brown also delivered, before a union meeting of teachers and ministers, his nationally known address on "Abraham Lincoln," in which he discussed the elements in the greatness of "America's martyred President, who was the greatest man of the nineteenth century"—his combination of lofty idealism and practical sagacity; his ability to comprehend and use men of extreme views; his power of holding himself close to people and at the same time of guiding them in the ways that they should go; and his political unselfishness and moral integrity. Dean Brown outlined the serious problems which Lincoln faced when he became President of the United States—an empty treasury; headship of an inexperienced party; counsellors who were suspicious of his abilities; public opinion of Europe, for the most part, unfriendly to the North; despondency in the North over the existing situation; and in the South, a powerful, resolute group in arms against the Government. Dean Brown declared that Lincoln, when he became President, did not wear the tag of any section or school of political thought. He simply did what he believed would save the Union. He had commonsense, integrity, and a sense of humor. Dr. James E. Gregg, principal of Hampton Institute, introduced Dean Brown to the great mass meeting as a Virginian, to whom workers at Hampton were unspeakably grateful, both for his presence and his message. ALABAMA SENATE WANTS A WHITE PERSONNEL PROTEST COLORED PHYSICIANS AT TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL. Montgomery, Ala., July 10.—A resolution protesting any move to send a Negro personnel to the government hospital at Tuskegee, introduced by Senator Powell, of Macon County, was given unanimous endorsement by the Alabama Senate to day and immediately sent to the House. John Mitchell, veteran journalist, leading financier and business man, has the sympathy of the craft and people generally in the trials through which he is now passing. There are very few but who have therutmost confidence in his integrity and belief, him to be the victim of purely untown and circumstances and hope that the higher courts to which he has appealed will right the wrongs and give him an ultimate vindication—The California Eagle. CANT. SEE EM FOR DUST! HANK! HANK! HANK! FORD STRAIT-TEX HAIR TONIO A Refining and Straightening Miky or Coarse, Stubbed Will Positively Reduce to the Hair in from Two to SEVEN REASONS WHAT STRAIT-TEY 1. Straightens the hair 2. WHI not injure the head 3. WHI not leave the hair or collar. 4. Refines and gives lust 5. It is mild and straight 6. Constant use does not 7. You can treat your hair Stop using pastees, creat proven scientific preparations If your hairdresser or color direct from us, STRAIT-THX. Seat postures clothes. AGENTS WANTED The Strait-Tex 600 FM1h Avenue SHREVEPORT MASONS WILL BUILD TEMPLE. (Preston News Service) Shreveport La., July 12.—According to announcement by Attorney Charles M. 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Commenting upon the Association's telegram to Governor Davis of Kansas urging him to prevent the film being shown, the Topeka Daily Capital said: "AN ENCOURAGER OF RACE HATRED "Not only state and local but nation al election has been taken by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People against the now attempt to show a vicious Southern race film, 'The Birth of a Nation' in Kansas. In Gov. Capper's and Gov. Allen's terms permission to show this picture in the state was refused. When the Association named heard of the appeal for an exhibition of the film to Gov. Davis it telegraphed the Gov. urging that you continue the splendid example of former Governors of Kansas in forbidding exhibition of this film, capitalizing and spreading as it does vicious racial prejudices which should have no part in American life." "It is difficult to see any purpose to be served by the revived attempt to show this picture. There are no conditions in Kansas warranting it. 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Justice Tompkins said: "The great manace to our republic today is on the inside, not on the outside. Our democracy cannot endure unless all classes, creeds and races are allowed to live and work and worship freely and peaceably. Our government is not exclusively by a white man's government or a Protestant government or a Jewish government, or a Gentile government. It is a government of the people, for the people and by the people, as Lincoln said." BISHOP I. N. ROSS HONORED. (Preston News Service) Hot Springs Ark., July 11.—Bishop I. N. Ross, of Washington, D. C, presiding Bishop of Arkansas in the A. M. E. church was highly honored here last Thursday when Negroes from all denominations and from all parts of the state gathered to celebrate the 48 years he has been in the ministry. Many general officers of his church connection attended the affair. The celebration was under the management of Rev. J. D. Dennis, state chairman; Rev. E. J. Lunnon, Rev. O. L. Moody and Rev. V. M. Townsend. More than five thousand attended the celebration JAMES BAILEY IS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY ELEVATOR. (Preston News Service) Baltimore, Md., July 13.—James Bailey, aged 40 years, was killed last Thursday when he was wedged between the shaft and the levator he was between the shaft and the elevator he was operating in the Garret Building. There were no witnesses to the accident, but it is believed that his foot slipped, throwing him off his balance and against the shaft wall while the elevator was in motion between the sixth and seventh floors. City Inspectors made an examination of the elevator immediately after the accident and found it in perfect condition, it is said. WOMEN HOLD CLUB CONVENTION (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn. July 10—An educational conference, embracing subjects pertinent to the work of the organization, featured the sessions of the Southeastern Federation of Colored Women clubs at the St. Andrews Church. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, principal of the School for Girls at Daytca, Florida. During the week many prominent educators of both races delivered ad dresses before the assemblage. Among them were: Dr. Austin P. Finley, assistant superintendent of city schools, delegates from all parts of the state attended the meetings. The organization covers twelve states. Letter of Thanks. Mr. A. W. Holmes,, Supreme Master Dear Sir:—I am writing to thank you and the officers of the National Ideal Benefit Society for the check of $100.00 paid me on account of the death of my brother, who was a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 114 of the National Ideal Benefit Society. I am very grateful to you all for the many deeds of kindness in my distress. Very truly yours MARY M. CATO, Washington, D. C MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND. Pocahontas Lodge No. 41. K. ... of P. Pocahontas, Va. ..... 25.00 Lawyer J. R. Clifford, Martins- burg, W. Va. ..... 5.00 Miss Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. ..... 1.00 Mrs. Mary L. Johnson ..... 1.00 Mrs. Annie Sharrah ..... 1.00 Mrs. Susie T. Winston ..... 1.00 B. F. Morrell, Jamestown, R. I. ..... 10.00 Mrs. Elenora Jones ..... 1.00 Donation ..... 100.00 L. R. Woolridge, Glas. ... gow, Va. ..... 5.00 Mrs. Isabella Betta, Sutherlin. Mrs.Mary N. Gay Norfolk Mrs. Lula Outlaw, Franklin. Va. Mary S. B. Hill, Farmville, Va. Nettle Grant, Boykins. Mrs. E B. Brown, Covington. Va. Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport News. Mrs. Antoinette Wilkerson, Boy kins Jennie Ferguson, Keeling Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth Ella Thomas, Portsmouth William Bowles, Staunton Mrs. Annie Ballard, Portsmouth M P. Howe, Pocchontas Miss S. L. Greenhill, Richmond Elizabeth Robinson Mrs. C. B. Banks, Bristol, Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Roan- oke. E. M. Fields, Radford ... Rev. C. L. Stoney, Danville ... Mrs. Ada U. Gary, Franklin ... Mrs. Mary Williams, Front Royal Mrs. Carrie Winder, Phoebus Mrs. Emma Tunstall, Allee. Mrs. Emma Gaskins, Winchester N. J. Haliburton, Healing ... Springs. Springs Mrs. Ella Locklayer, Roanoke Parthenia Manns, Fieldale, . . Mrs. M. J. Jones E. Radford, Mrs. M. C. Turner, Boykoh, Mrs. M. Bettelh, Almagro, Mrs. Ame Seay, Blackstone, Mrs. N. B. Callahan, Hot Springs Mrs. Kittle A. Philpott, Martins ville Mrs. J. B. Watts, Natural... Bridge... BRIDGE Mrs. Minnie B. Hall, Strasburg Mrs. Mattie Edmondson, Roan oke Mrs. Rachel Webb, Portsmouth Franklin Court No. 209, Frank Mrs. Mary Casey New River Mrs. M. E. Johnakins. . . . . 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 News Cascade Court No. 99, Hot ... after perfect Springs 10.00 Friend. 60 George W. Rison, Danville 5.05 Charles Clarke West Point 1.00 F. E. Puryear, Norfolk 1.00 Mrs. Nannie L. Patterson, Clifton Forge 1.00 William H. Coy 50 Mrs. Mary Thomas, Berryville 1.00 Andrew Jackson, Radford 50 Mrs. Mary Woolridge, Glasgow 1.00 Mrs. Mary J. Aytes, 1.00 Mrs. Clara G. Pervall 1.00 Mrs. R. E. Wesley 1.00 Miss Marie L. Walker 1.00 W H. Willis 1.00 Mrs. Lucy Cross, 2.00 George L. Branch 1.00 Mrs. Henrietta Estes 1.00 Mrs. Malissa Sayles 1.00 Mrs. Rosa Clark 1.00 Friend 50 Friend 1.00 Mrs. Sallie Page 50 Mrs. Mary Branch 50 Mrs. E. Goode 25 Thomas Tinsley 25 William A. Robinson 25 F. J. Johnson 25 Mrs. W. E. Williams 25 Friend 25 Miss Mary Criss 50 Mrs. Fanny E. Johnston and Family 10.00 James Smith. Glasgow, Va. J L. R. Tucker, Glasgow, Va. Blue Ridge Lodge L R. R. Woolridge, Jr. Henry Fitzs Mashak Thompson Leslie Anderson Andy Turner Gee. W. Anderson Hervey Thompson L A. D. Hartwell John Anderson Joseph Stores J. T. Mitchell Laugh Curry C J. Norris J. H. Thompson E H. Dillard Albert B. Norris Walker Williams Philip Anthony Andrew Early J. R. Thompson Jack Fitzs M D. Anthony Howard Jones Mrs. Alice Fitzs M s. Nae Woolridge Clara L. Woolridge Minnie Fitzs Sarah Turner Mortha Strowbridge Arnie Tucker Angie Mitchell Sophronia Franklin Belle Chapman Mary C. Norris Mary Dillard Mille Hunter Lily Jones 5.00 Ivy Blues ..... 2.00 Cornelia Early ..... 1.00 THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SPECIAL gentleman do to stra remarkable of H.L.A. Shampoo One Dolla CRUMP AND WEST Specializes in Coat for Household & Co ANTHRACITE AND PREPARED CREAM OF THE STEAM COAL NO WASTE - SAVE MO MADISON 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 peo 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, unbias, 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. A WORD FROM FRANKLIN, VA Dear Brother Mitchell:—We the members of Pearly Gate Court test 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. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Friend Mitchell:— God knows my heart goes out to you. I hope this little gift will be re A WORD FROM THE NORTHWEST Livingston, Montana Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, Richmond, Va. I am just saying a few words of consolation to you in this hour of the charge placed on you, which I trust and hope you will overcome and may have a chance to prove to the people that they have been misinformed. Yours for success, S. VELLESEN MILLER. Livingston Montana. REV. DR. ADAMS RALLIES. "A Friend in Need, is a Friend Indeed" Portsmouth, Va. July 9, 1923. Dear Mr. Mitchell:— Inclosed you will find check for $5.00 to assist in establishing your honesty at this critical period of your life. If I was able I would multiply this amount by $100.00. You have my prayers. I have not lost faith in you. Yours truly, R. G. ADAMS., 1608 Effingham, St., Portsmouth Va. GLASGOW (VA.) RALLIES. Mr. Woolridge's Great Work Glasgow, Va. July 5, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Dear Sir and Brother:—You will find enclosed two cheeks, one for $75.00 and one of Blue Ridge Lodge for $25.00. I also send you the names of each one and the amount each gave to this fund. I do this so that you will know who helped. We hope this will be some help. Please let me know if any thing you think I can do at any time. With best wishes yours as ever. L. R. WOOLRIDGE, Jr. CONNECTICUT CHIMES 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 point. The Colored people of Richmond and vicinity should be congratulated 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 Virgin will never be lax. When we can hear and learn from such men as our Dr. T. J. 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HONEY BY BUYING NOW. 1883 AND 84. ceived in the spirit the Widow's mite was. I shall keep my ear to the ground and if I find a duplication be necessary, you shall have it. Mrs. Clifford and her sister. Mrs. C. F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of Howard University, boldly believe in your honesty. I still have faith in your Supreme Court in your behalf With sincere love and best wishes. I am very truly yours. J. R. CLIFFORD. A WORD FROM DANVILLE. Danville, Va. Washington, D.C. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Brother:—In this hour of your trouble I take this method of ex- pressing to you my heart-felt sym- pathy. With my pen I not only endeav- or to show you that you have my sym- pathy, but my daily prayer is that you may have justice in your new trial and right will win. I have personally known you since June 19. 1905 and dealt with you from business stand-point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and with your past reputation and square deal- ings. I have been successful in hold- ing together the Lodges in North Dan- ville District. Although a few have fallen by the way they regret they were so hasty in so doing. But with the majority of member- 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. 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. 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PAGE, 4 Auburn Ave. Richmond Va. W. I. JOHNSON'S FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 10 WEST LEIGH STREET. 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. A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP Waterbury, Conn. 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 assur- ances of my sympathy, I am Fraternally yours, J. MURRAY JEFFRESS. R. W. G. L. A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, GA Atlanta, Ga. May 25, 1923 Hon. 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J DAVIS, Editor. pr'nciple FROM PUEBLO, COLORADO Sir John Mitchell, Jr. 311 North Fourth Street. Richmond, Virginia. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sad news of the Court ruling 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 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, 1993 Mr. Mitchell:— Please accept this little token of respect It is small but given with the deepest sympathy. I can only pra- that God in His infinite goodness an mercy will comfort and uphold you. I can be of any service to you, do not fall to call upon me. Your friend. MRS. ADELAIDE G. 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