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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR RICHMOND PLANET BAPTIST MINISTERS CONFERENCE TAKES UNANIMOUS ACTION. Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby Leads the Movement--Committee Makes Report--To Vacate Receivership--Endorses Petition for Depositors-The Only Way to Save Vital Assets. Bank Can Function Again. Will End Costly Litigation. SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS (Preston News Service.) (By John T. Clark, Ph. B.) VALUE OF NEGRO PRESS BEING RECOGNIZED. That Negro newspapers are increasing their influence over the way the Negro spends his money, is being recognized by big business. This change has been noticed by scanning the kind of advertisements occurring in the Negro newspapers especially during the last six months. Advertisements from big commercial houses, banks, manufacturers, etc. were noticed in last week's issue of each of 22 Negro news papers published in all sections of the country. The following is one notable instance: A corporation having branches throughout the world in a campaign of publicity undertook to advertise the opportunities it offers to Negro workers in 6 of our prominent Negro news papers. This company spent a considerable sum of money in putting over this campaign. Officials report that since this campaign started six months ago the number of Negroes applying for work at their main plant increased 400 per cent. This shows progress. The increased circulation of every Negro paper attracts the kind of advertisements which give profitable information to our readers and better financial support to the paper. God speed the passing of "Lucky Charm" "Fortune Tellers" and other advertisements which exploit the weaknesses of our race group. GEORGIA DETERMINES TO CHECK MIGRATION A law has been introduced into the state legislature in Georgia to make it a statutory offense to solicit labor in the state of fGeorgia for any point outside of the state. No license can be obtained at any price, and one found guilty will serve a term in prison from three to seven years. The following in stance makes it appear that the legislature in Georgia has enlisted the assistance of the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Federal Post Office in keeping Georgia Negroes from leaving the state: A colored man from a small town not far from Savannah came to Pittsburgh three months ago. He obtained work and found a place with a friend for his wife and child. He obtained a post office money order for $50 and sent it to his wife in Georgia to come to Pittsburgh. The Georgia post office clerk refused to pay over the money. She returned the order to her husband in Pittsburgh who collected the money and then sent it by telegraph. The Georgia representative of the Western Union would not give her the money. The man then came to the Urban League no office more determined than ever to move every member of his family out of Georgia. Another evidence of truth of the statement that "Prohibition does not always prohibit." KEEPING AMERICA WHITE Pittsburgh papers in one day carry the following significant news items: One reports that Dr. Harry C. Paul, Chicago Optometrist, declares that the blonde with the baly blue eyes is doomed to extinction. "It is caused by the intense light in this latitude. The pigment protects the retina by screening out destructive light rays and the blonde having not enough pigment in her eyes suffers accordingly." Frederick J. Haskin on a study made by Dr. Alex Hyrlicka of the Smithsonian Institute, who spent 12 years collecting data on coloring of the skin, eyes, hair of the older generations of Americans. He states that two-thirds of the men, and three-fourths of the women, stripped of rouge, white-wash and other disguises are found to have skin of intermediate coloring. Brownish but not dark enough to be termed dusky. In the same paper, still the following: In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a month ago a Greek was flogged for marrying an American white girl, and told to leave the city. Without either showing any signs of flight yesterday his American wife was kidnapped, had her hair cut, and was tortured by having carbolic acid poured over her body. With much more of the above publicity the ku klux klan and other fanat- (Continued, on Page 8) The Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond Va., Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., pastor of the Fourth Baptist church, at its special meeting Monday morning July 23rd at the Ebenezer Baptist Church unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing and recommending that the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank sign the petition for the ending of the receivership at the Mechanics Savings Bank and the reopening of that institution. This was the result of a determined effort of Rev. T. J. Mosby pastor of the New Baptist Church, who had given much time to the study of conditions and the working out of some plan to benefit the depositors. NOT UNDERSTOOD Although Rev. Dr. Mosby's sight has been impaired for some time and his body has not been in the best of condition, his hearing has been improved to a remarkable extent. Meetings have been held regularly at the Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Adams and Clay street. Upon one of these occasions, Thursday night, July 12 he was present while Editor John Mitchell Jr., was explaining conditions. He stated that he did not believe that the situation was thoroughly understood by the Baptist ministers and he requested Editor Mitchell to appear before a special meeting of the Baptist Ministers' Conference. Monday July 16th at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. PRESIDENT PAYNE'S POSITION. Editor Mitchell consulted with Rev. Dr. Evans Payne at his residence and he being favorable to the suggestion, he appeared there and explained the situation. Editor Mitchell retired after speaking and later, a committee was appointed to report on the matter. This committee, consisting of Rev. Dr. T J. J. Mosby chairman; Rev. Dr. Evans Payne. Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church Rev. Dr. W. H. Stokes, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. J. S Johnson, Rev. D. J. Bradford, Secretary investigated conditions and made a favorable report Monday morning July 23rd. As a result the resolution was passed. DEPOSITORS SIGNING In the meantime, the depositors have been signing the petition which will decrease the liabilities of the institution over a quarter of a million dollars and when completed will cause the removal of the receivers and the payment shortly afterwards of cash on all deposits. Arrangements have been made for the financing of the project and under new management there is every probability that the Mechanics Savings Bank will reopen for business under the direction of competent white financiers for a time, but with colored officials and employees. This will enable the institution to get rid of the heavy expense to which it is being subjected. ONLY ONE MAIN CREDITOR The only creditor of the institution is the American National Bank and the original indebtedness of $125,000.00 has been reduced to about $26,000. The depositors are the only other creditors. If conditions continue to improve, the depositors will get dollar for dollar. Under a receivership, the loss of the depositors will be staggering. The first movement then is to vate the receivership. Receivers are not bankers or financiers. They follow a rigid rule, in which losses entailed do not figure. The city has been divided up into districts and a corn of ladies RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1923 The following report was unanimously adopted by the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, Dr. Evans Payne, President: We your committee submit the following report- In keeping with your appointment lastMondaay we have made a careful nvestigaation of the matter brought to us by the Hon John Mitchell, Jr. with reference to the fifty per cent waiver so as to make the Mechanics Savings Bank solvent. We therefore report to you that we deem it advisable to encourage the members of this Conference to advise the depositors, as far as practical and possible, to comply with the requirements of the plan, to the end that the Receivers be removed from the Mechanics Savings Bank. are now canvassing the municipality for a signatures of depositors. FINANCIERS TO TAKE CHARGE As soon as enough has been secured to wipe out the alleged shortage of approximately two hundred thousand dollars, application will be made for the dismissal of the receivers and then financiers of the most improved type from Main Street financial district will take charge and work out the financial problems. The depositors will then receive twenty per cent in cash of the money they have on deposit and certificates of deposit, running through a period of one, two and three years, drawing 4 per cent interest. The certificates are negotiable and money can be borrowed on them. With a strong steady pull, a pull altogether, this embarrassing situation on the north-west corner of Third and Clay Streets will end. Let everybody help. STEALS FROM HIS CUSTOMERS; FINED AND SENT TO JAIL. (Preston News Service) Atlantic City, N. J., July 27.—Convided of stealing the purse of Mrs. Mary Doyle, of Oswego N. Y., containing $1,800 in jewels and $500 in cash; white she was riding in a rolling chair on the Boardwalk, Charles Turner, chair pusher, was sentenced to serve from two to three years in the state penitentiary and fined $1,000. Turner was wheeling Mrs. Doyle and her husband when Mr. Doyle entered a Board walk shop Turner is allied to have seized the purse from the woman and boited. He was captured by pursuers. Respectfully submitted, E. Payne D. J. Bradford T. J. J, Mosby J. S. Johnson N. AND W. IMPROVES ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PASSENGERS July 11, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va. My Dear Sir: I am enclosing a copy of a letter which explains itself. Dr. Blackwell, Chairman of the State Committee, informs me his attention had been called to the matter by a few leading Negroes of Richmond who are members of the State Inter-Racial Committee. Dr. Blackwell took it up at once with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. The result is shown in the letter of Mr. Needles. This is a sample of what intelligent friendly cooperation can do in promoting inter-racial good will. The method of approach used in this case by the State Committee represents the major contribution of the Inter-Racial Commission to the solution of the general question of race relations. The Commission does not say to any individual or community: "This Must you do with relation to the Negro." It asks but one thing only: That in any community where race relations are an issue, or any injustice take the thing seriously in hand and seek a Christian solution of every problem as it arises. The Railway Company will appreci ate it if its action is made known to N. groes who purpose using these trains. Sincerely yours, R. W. MILES. RWM:T. N. AND W. RAILWAY Ronanoke, Va. June 27, 1923. Dr. R. E. Blackwell, Chairman. Va. Inter-Racial Commission Ashland, Virginia. Dear Sir:—Referring to previous correspondence between our President Mr. N. D. Maher, on above subject. The Railway Company will proceed with the installation of separate toilet facilities in our coaches on Cannon Ball trains between Richmond and Norfolk for the accommodation of colored travel which requires an expenditure of approximately $3,000.00 to take care of this request., I am informing you of our purpose in the matter and your interest in properly acquaint ing those concerned will be much appreciated. Yours truly, (Signed:) A. C. NEEDLES. Vice President Operating Traffic. JAS. WELDON JOHNSON SEVERS CONNECTION WITH N. Y. AGE James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, today announced that he had severed his connection with the New York Age. For the last nine years, Mr. Johnson has been contributing editor to the Age. His last editorials to appear in that journal, were published in the issue of Saturday July 14. July 23, 1923 made a careful nvestiga r. with reference to the bank solvent. We there- members of this Confer- to comply with the moved from the Mechan- W. H. Stokes S. P. Robinson W. T. Johnson Committee. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Mrs. M. M. J. Phillips, of Detroit, Michigan is in the city visiting her brother, the Rev. R. H. Johnson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. —Mrs. Anna Goolsby of 1617 Decatur street, who has been sick for the past week is convalescing. —Mr. and Mrs. Richard Webb of 1700 Maury street, left the city last Saturday, for Cleveland Ohio their future home. —Mr. E. D. Nelson of 128' E. 18th street, Southside who has been sick for some time, visited Roanoke, Va. last week and called upon Dr. Pinkard for an examination. He is greatly improved and speaks in high terms of the Dr. and his great remedies. He was accompanied by Mrs. Nannie Smithea and her daughter, Miss Viola Slevall. —Misses Lillian M. Lewis and Florine Cogbill spent the week-end in Washington and Maryland last week. They were accompanied by Mr. Wm. Fox. —Mrs. E. D. Tunstall, of Peakes, Va. returned from Brooklyn, N. Y. on the 10th where she visited relatives and friends. She was asked to remain there to speak in the Defense of John Mitchell Jr. They also pledged support. Mr. John Cunningham, who was very painfully hurt two weeks ago while at work at the Southern Railway Shops, is out again. Mr. Cunningham resides on Petersburg Pike PRICE, FIVE CENTS RENCES ON. attee Makes tion for ets. gation. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION IMPERIAL ORDER KING-DAVID The Imperial Order of Klag David held its fifteenth annual session at Hood Temple July 17th, and 18th Mrs. A. G. Thompson, G. W. R. presiding. It was one of the most successful and harmonious sessions in the history of the organization. The order has made a wonderful growth, both numerically and financially. Nine hundred and twenty-six members were added during the past ten months. All death claims are and the order still has several thousand dollars in bank to its credit. Thirty-two subordinate lodges were given Bibles as prizes for sending in reports promptly and having members paid up at the end of the year. Gold pins were given to fourteen members as tokens of appreciation for the work done by them during the past year. Public exercises were held Tuesday and Wednesday nights at which time an address was delivered by Dr. W. H. Stokes and some very encouraging remarks were made by Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Mrs. Ora B. Stokes and Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. An outline of the work done by the organization during the past fifteen years was given by the Grand Worthy Scribe, Music by Union Air Chorus. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. A. G. Thompson, G. W. R.; Rev. W. H. Ford, G. W. 1st V. R.; Mrs. Clara S. Ellis, G. W. 2nd V. R.; Miss M. M. Scott, G. W. S.; Mrs. M. C. Brown, G. W. A. S.; Mr. E. J. Taliafero, G. W. Treas, Rev. M. L. Johnson, G. W. P.; Rev. F. Wilson, G. W. Capt.; Mrs. E. Pearlill, G. W. R. G.; Mrs. Jas. H. Ellis, G. V. L. G.; Mrs. Harriet Blunt, G. W. I. G.; Mr. H. W. Davis, G. W. O. G.; Mrs. M. C. Johnson, G. W. W.; Mrs. Hattie Gray, G. W. R. Mrs. Mrs. M. Peters, G. V. M.; Mr. Thos. Jefferson, G. W. L. Board of Regents:—Mr. E. J. Taliafero, Rev. W. T. Henry, Mr. R. H Green, Mr. J. R. Beverley, Mr. R. W. Twigg, Mrs. Eva Lena Davis, Mr. W. P. Epps, Mrs. C. S. Ellis, Mrs. M. C. Brewn. Adjourned to meet the first Tuesday in September at Chilesburg, Va. The Grand Worthy Ruler wishes to thank the following persons for the beautiful bouquet of flowers and hand some silver trays which were presented to her: Mrs. Hester Friend, Mrs. Antie Pollard, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Louise Kersey Mrs. Angelina Watson, Mrs. Mary Patterson, Mr. Adelphus Pollard, and Mr. James Epps. A beautiful thermos bottle was also given by Mrs. Elizabeth Pearsall for which she wishes to thank her. KING DAVID'S BIBLE CIRCLE The Imperial Order of King David has connected with it a Bible Circle, that pays sick and death benefits. Children from two to fifteen years are admitted. Trinity Bible Circle rendered a splendid program Wednesday night splendid program Wednesday night during the grand sitting. Joining fee, ten cents ($15;) Sick benefits one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per week Death benefits forty dollars ($40.00) A. G. THOMPSON, W. M.; Lena Munford, W. S. IS HARRY WILLS TO BE SIDETRACKED IN IN FIGHT FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN? TWO ```markdown ``` M. B. ALL SHIPS IN BRITISH WATERS MUST BE "WET." Col. Courthope, who amid roars of laughter was permitted by the English House of Commons, by a vote of 184 to 128, to introduce his bill providing no passenger vessels shall enter British waters unless reasonably "wet." IS HARRY WILLS TO IN FIGHT FOR THE (Preston News Service.) New York City July 27. And again it looks as though Harry Wills, silently waiting, with endless patience—but colored—is to be side tracked by the money demons of the fight game. And this time, it looks, as though the "Pau ther of New Orleans" will be forced to step aside until the "Wild Bull of the Pampas" Luis Firpo, is given his chance. What a farce? How unequal would be a fight between Firpo and Dempsey the man killer. The match could be aptly termed a two-fisted man and a one-fisted man. Firpo showed conclusively in his two fights in this country that, in so far as the prize ring is concerned he has but one hand, and that is his right. 'is left is mainly as an article of adornment and defense, but as an offensive weapon, it is entirely no good. Just what show would Firpo have, with all his wildness, if pitted against one of Dempsey's experience. True many have said that Dempsey has gone back. We do not doubt that fact. Dempsey showed in his fight against Tommy Gibbons at Shelby that he is weak at in-fighting. And Business would seem to demand, for this very reason, that he postpone meeting Wills as long as possible. The world knows that Wills isn't getting younger as the days go by. And perhaps, Jack Kearns wily manager of the champ, realizing the importance of the fight and just what the state is, is putting off the final day of reckoning as long as possible. For the very fact that Tommy Gibbons made Dempsey look mighty bad and close quarters is a danger signal for Dempsey to keep away from Wills. Wills is at his best at in-fighting, and unlike Gibbons, he has something more than a clever defense. When it comes to a one-arm free fighting, Dempsey is likely to be jolted and jolted hard. This bout looks like a battle in which endurance and gameness will be the deciding factors. And if Wills does get a chance to go into the ring with Dempsey, then you can really look for the "Pattle of the Century." HOMESTEAD GRAYS CONTINUE WINNING STREAK HOMESTEAD GRAYS CONTINUE WINNING STREAK (Preston News Service.) Pittsburgh Pa. July 26.—The Home stead Grays, recognized as the colored semi-pro champions of the world, have established one of the most remarkable records in the history of the diamond sport this season. Playing practically every day during the months of May, June and early part of July, the club has won 48 games and lost 16, and tied 3, for an average of .750. And most important in their string of victories, has been the wonderful showing of their versatile pitching staff. With four regular pitchers, three of whom play in other positions when not grazing the rubber their record of wins, as stacked against their comparatively few losses, seems all the more amazing. There is Oscar Owens, who Friday night turned in his fifteenth victory of the season. Owens has been called the "Iron Man" of the Homestead Grays and is one of the greatest drawing cards of the Gray team. In addition to his wonderful pitching record, his work with the stick has endeared him to the hearts of the Gray follow- PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD THE FILM "THE FILM" BY JOHN B. HARRIS, A FILM BY JOHN B. HARRIS, A FILM BY JOHN B. HARRIS THE VERY LATEST IN BATHING COSTUMES. Photo shows Miss Andrea Corington, an actress, in one of the costumes which were displayed at Spring Lake, N. J. recently, designed by one of the leading Fifth Avenue houses. THLETI BE SIDETRACKED IN HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN? ers and others, wherever the team plays. Then, there is Candy, the most versatile player in baseball. Candy has won thirteen games and when he is not pitching he is used either in the infield or outfield. "Lefty" Williams, the southpaw "ace" of the Grays has 12 victories to his credit. And he also is kept in the game at times when not used on the mound, because of his ability to drive in runs. Clark the latest addition has won the rest of the games, and if occasion demands, he can be used in the field. It is hard to think of, even to find a more versatile array of pitching talent. Talent is correct, as their records and the record of the Grays will show. And the pitchers are backed up by an infield which would compare favorably with many of the big league teams. The only apparent weakness is in the outfield and Manager Posey has promised some radical changes in the near future in that department of the game. TUT JACKSON WILL MEET LESTER JOHNSON. (Preston News Service.) Washington Court House Ohio July 26.—Tut Jackson Ohio sensation, who has failed to keep up his sensational performance which his early long list of knockouts would seem to have warranted, is scheduled for perhaps the toughest fight of his career this week, when he meets John Lester Johnson in a 12-round bout here. Johnson, war experienced and schooled through experience, is one of the hardest hitting heavyweights in the ring today. His long list of knockouts and the fact that he broke several of Dempsey's ribs in a fight with that gentleman before he ascended to the heavyweight throne, attest to his punching ability. GEORGE GODFREY AND BILL TATE TO FIGHT. (Preston News Service.) Chicago, Ill. July 25—George Godfry accredited with having knocked out Jack Dempsey while training the latter for his recent fight with Gibbons arrived here last Thursday night and has gone into training at the Jones' A. C. for his scheduled bout with Big Bill Tate at the Hawthorne race track on August 10. The bout is to be held under the auspices of the So-Sat-Mar Post No. 228, American Legion with headquarters at 29 N. Dearborn street. KID NORFOLK K. O'S. THE JAMAICA KID IN 2D. New York City, July 26—Kid Norfolk. Light heavyweight champion showed that he still possesses all his old-time form and speed when he knocked out Jamaica. Kid in the second round of the star bout at the Commonwealth Sporting Club last Satur- THE RIGHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Beer I'M TAKING VOCAL LESSONS FROM PROFESSOR HI SCALE HE HAS A STIRRING VOICE AND WHEN HE SINGS HE MOVES EVERYONE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! YES I SEE THAT THEY ARE ALL MOVING!! MOVING DONE A. B. NEW ELK HEAD DENOUNCES ISM. James G. McFarland, of Watertown, S. D., who was unanimous choice as new Grand Excaled Ruler of Elks in the national convention at Atlanta, Ga. He denounced all 'isms' and declared Americans should stand behind the constituted authorities in M. T. DOME I'M TAKING VOCAL FROM PROFESSOR MUSIC MAN MASTERS HE MOVES EVEN IN THE NEIGHBOR day night. A vicious blow to the heart followed by a swift right jab to the jaw put the Jamaica Kid to sleep for the count. It is said that it took several al minutes to bring the Kid back to his proper senses. The end came as a great surprise to the fans, as both boys have met sever at times and the best that Norfolk could get was a victory on points. It was the first time that Jamaica Kid has taken the count and he has met them all. The defeated man's seconds claim that the blow to the heart paralyzed him to such an extent that he was an easy victim for Norfolk's short jab to the jaw. RACE IN BIG LEAGUE WAXES HOT AS THE SEASON GROWS ON (Preston News Service.) Chicago, Ill. July 2 —The race in the Negro National Baseball League has proven anything but the runaway many rabid fans predicted at the start of the season. New surprises have been springing up almost daily and not the least of these has been (the wonderful spurt of Bruce Petway's Detroit Stars who in one short month, have risen from fourth place to first and are now the sensation of the league. Guided and piloted by the cagy catcher-manager, the club, with a veteran pitching staff, augmented by some youngsters, who are really The Class the Wolverines are going at a pace right now which will do more for the good of baseball, if kept up, than any other single thing to have ever happened. Detroit is baseball crazy and on every corner nothing but wonderful showing of the Stars is being discussed. Manager Petway has slowly but surely built himself an organization that is a credit not only to Detroit and the owner of the club, but to the entire baseball world. And the race is hotter now than at any time since the advent of the older league. But 88 points separate the (Wide World Photos) YOUTH AND FAME EXCHANGE SHOTS. Gen. John J. Pershing, of World War fame, and Boy Scouts exchange salutes amid the green settings of the great Pallisades National Park, near Bear Lake, the beginning of the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the Boy Scouts of America. Representatives from all parts of the nation were present for the purpose of furthering the Boy Scout movement in America. Stars and the A. B. C's, now resting in fourth place just two games behind the Kansas City Monarchs. They comes Chicago, a scant two and one-half games ahead of the Missouri team TIGER FLOWERS BEATS TUT JACKSON AGAIN. TIGER FLOWERS BEATS TUT JACKSON AGAIN. (Preston News Service) Springfield, Ohio, July 26—"Tiger Flowers," pride of the South won his second fight from Tut Jackson, here Wednesday night when he was awarded the decision by Referee Jack Carroll at the end of 12 rounds of fight ing. Flowers was so elusive and clever that Jackson did not lay a glove on him, except when they were in clinches and close quarters. Flowers moved so fast Jackson was hitting the air with his famous right from start to finish and before he could get in position to shoot, the Tiger would show him with right and left hooks about the body and face. INDIANAPOLIS WANTS THE WILLS-DEMPSEY FIGHT INDIANAPOLIS WANTS THE WILLS-DEMPSEY FIGHT (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., July 28.—The exe cute that there is no place to hold a fight between Dempsey and Willis will not stand as a group of Indianapolis business men are cons' dering making an offer to stage a 10-round, no-decision bout between Jack Dempsey, heavy weight champion and Harry Willis, challenger, in this city, according to the latest information available. Kearns has sent a representative here to confer with business men regarding the possibilities of such an event. It is said, however, that Governor McCray has expressed opposition to prize fights, and among the wisest of the sporting fraternity it is doubtful if there will be a fight staged in this statee. The Governor's attitude in the Dempsey-Brennan go indicates that he will not favor a Dempsey-Wills match. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet WORKMEN BURNED AS FURNACE SLIPS DURING REPAIRS. (Preston News Service) Woodlawn. Pa., July 26.—Three men are dead and four others are in hospitals seriously burned, the result of a slip of No. 1 furnace of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation here last Tuesday night when men were repairing broken connections. The slip permitted flames to belch through the broken connections and evelop the men, all of whom were burned over the face and body. The dead: Samuel Singletay, aged 25, of Lumberton N. C. Robert Bussey, aged 23, Orangeb N C. Mack Bullock, aged 23, of Lumber ton, N. C. The Injured: Richard McCoy, aged 23. of Raleigh N. C. Leonard Eure, aged 21. of Portsmouth, Va. John W. Walker, aged 36 of Washington, D. C. Nathaniel Gay, aged 25 years of Alabama. First aid was administered at the plant and ambulances were summoned. The injured men were taken to South Side Hospitals in Pittsburgh, where Singletay, Bussey and Bullock died. The injured men all live in Woodlaws; near the plant. MILL SUPERINTENDENT SHOOTS MAN ACCIDENTALLY. (Preston News Service) Dunn, N. C., July 27.—Robert Blairey, aged 43 years was accidentally shot early Tuesday morning by J. E. Bannerman. Supt., of Tiggham Lumber Company and died in the Dunn hospital Tuesday night. It is said that Blainey stated, before he died that the shooting was unintentional and he had no blame on Blannerman. HIBERNIANS TO FIGHT KLAN (Preston News Service. Montreal, Canada, July 24.—The An (Wide World Photos) LABOR LEADERS ENGAGE IN TUC the English Labor Party engage in a labor rally recently held in England, Ramsey MacDonald, the Labor Party House of Parliament. TOWNSEND A group of the English Labor Party engage in a tug-of-war on the occasion of a gal labor rally recently held in England. The first man on the rope is Ramsey MacDonald, the Labor Party's foremost representative in the House of Parliament. 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Get them from your druggist, or sent post-paid upon receipt of price, 25c each. AGENTS WANTED for this line of exquisite beauty aids. these preparations their merit, everybody knows about them. Write today for our liber- tarian proposition! --- 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. --- Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 31 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR. - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Eastern at the Post Office at Richmond4, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIBED BY RAYES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 0.81 Foreign subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....JULY 28, 1923 Colored leaders delight in fighting each other. When this condition of af- fairs is eliminated, the future success of our people will come perceptibly nearer. The Negro haters made the mistake of their lives, when they attacked Turkegee Institute. They aroused the North solidly and a large proportion of the White South, thereby bringing about a condition of affairs in this country, which I must assuredly benefit that class of humble people most mercilessly assailed and persecuted. God is still to be seen in the affairs of men and right principles must eventually triumph. Many of our most brilliant leaders have gone northward and there is a reason 'or it. The masses of our people are steadily following them to these new fields and haunts that knew many of our people here, now know them no more. The trouble of it all is that some of our most substantial citizens have left us and others are arranging to go. Dr. Kelly Miller comments upon the criticisms visited upon his All Race Conference. He insists though that this is the best way to harmonize conflicting elements. We believe so too, but the great trouble is to get together or representatives of the colored people and to eliminate the trouble-breeding elements, who use these meetings to exploit some pet hobby of their own. It seems to me if the distinguished instructor would accept the chairman ship of the meeting and arrange a preliminary organization for the purpose of checking and controlling this evil his patriotic purposes would be accomplished. One way would be to have general discussion in large committees and limited discussion before the body itself. Many would have disposed of their surplus speeches before the general business of the body had been reached and much time saved by this procedure. Certainly it is that all of the plans for the meeting must be well laid before the All Race Conference convenes. When colored people make up their minds to finance these organizations then they have made up their minds to do something tangible and specific in combatting the many problems which are now confronting our race of people. THE SITUATION AT TUSKEGEE. It is now reported upon the authority of Editor B. J. Davis of Atlanta, Georgia Independent that Dr. R. R. Moton may be permitted to return to Tuskegee Institute if he subscribes to the mandate of the Ku Klux Klan, that all colorer officers are not to be put in charge of the Colored Veterans' Hospital recently erected at Tuskegee by the United States Government for the exclusive use of colored veterans of the World War. We feel satisfied of what we know about the distinguished Virginian that he will not bow to any such ridiculous requirement and in this position he will be backed by the conservative elements of both races in the Southland. President Warren G. Harding will not consent to the withdrawal of a pledge already given which pledge is within keeping with the most recent Southern traditions. DR. DUROIS AND SEGREGATION The Pittsburgh Amer can publishes with large display heading the following: THE BOSTON (MASS.) CHRONICLE ON DUOIS. Published statements to the effect that Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, distinguished publicist and sociologist, has come out fist-footed in defense of segregation have produced not a little comment among those who have followed his career. His most ardent supporters are wondering what it all means. Dr. Du Bois welcomed every opportunity to right the late Booker T. Washington's alleged segregation policies. He has never failed to wall-piece prescription when and wherever that hydraheaded monster appeared and to reverse his policies at a time when he is most needed to "carry out" passeth all understanding. Coming right after the fall of Marcus Garvey, whose program has been what Du Bois now advocates might it not suggest that the distinguished educator is paving the way to enter fully in the "Back to Africa" movement? Stranger things than this have happened in men's career. Inconsistency is a common place among men. The Garvey movement, so called, is still strong. This is admitted even by Garvey's worst enemies. And since it is known that the U. N. I. A. is looking about for a leader, it is barely possible that the distinguished editor of the Crisis is "trumming his sail's" accordingly. We do not want to take the report too seriously. But—the "World's Greatest Newspaper" tells the story in language that all who run may read. Says the "World's Greatest:" "Phil. Pa. . July 6.—In this city, early scene of his labors Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols, well known author is a fallen idol. Before a large, cultured and determined audience of progressive Race men and women assembled in Wesley Church Dr. Du Bois came out flatfooted for segregation and rule of Jim Crow. "We have segregated hospitals, separate churches Race lodges insurance companies, advertising racial 'identity our own undertakers and finally grave when we only our blood is buried, declared the crime of Booker T. Washington, 'and therefore, glory in separate schools." And later in the same news article, as if to make it as emphatic as possible we read: "I am proud of Jim Crow Schools said the 'champion,' (Du Bols.) 'because my daughter is a product of one Verily may we exclaim, after paragraphing a great biblical paragraph—THE VOICE IS THE VOICE OF DU BOLS BUT THE HANDS ARE THE HANDS OF MARCUS! Regardless of what Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols said, it is a well known fact that he could not change his beliefs of a lifetime in a single night. His inherent beliefs are still within him. He may be speaking from an ironical standpoint or he may be emphasizing a condition of affairs at Tuskegee. If he didn't the words quoted, what did he mean and what did he intend to infer? "RACIAL INTEGRITY" We read with surprise and regret the editorial comment of the usually conservative and far-seeing Times-Dispatch of this city in its issue of the 22nd inst. under the caption of "Racial Integrity." Such discussions do no good at this time for the reason that the less conservative of the white people use this discussion in stirring up race hared against the colored people of the Southland. So far as the laws of the southern states are concerned, this question is settled. All has been done that can be done. the lynchers endeavor to do more, but their efforts are futile for the reason that they lynch colored men, who are criminally intimate with white women, but they do not exercise their fury on white men, who are criminally intimate with colored women and it is the latter cases that off-springs are usually produced. Certainly colored colored folks are in favor of maintaining racial integrity. They are handicapped and embarrassed now, by not knowing where to sit on our railroad trains and in public places on account if this abominable white face that certain white men have given to them. in commenting upon the situation, the Richmond Va. Times-Dispatch says: Pacial integrity is a matter so vita, so nextricly bound up with our future as a nation, as to demand immediate steps toward its preservation. We of the white race have been disposed to shut our eyes to the menace of Negro amalgamation. While the cloud hangs threateningly above us we have been content to await developments rather than flee for such shelter as might be found. In the South we have fought for supremacy, that being the pressing urgent issue forgetting the while the more insidious less apparent problem of integrity. In securing the one we have been too apathetic in preserving the other. And again: This is the gist of two articles to be found in this issue of The Times-Dispatch. One of them is by John Powell, a Richmonder who is America's premier pianist and composer. The other is by Ernest Soviet Cox, another Richmonder who is world famous as an ethnologist. They are designed by these men, not as a breeder of race prejudice but as a danger signal to warn Virginians of the peril of race almgalgamation. Virginia needs no such advice. All that can be done has been done from a legal stand-point. It says further: for the broader purpose of preserving the civilization of our race, the Anglo-Saxon Clubs of America have been organized. Alarmed at the process of emalguation between the whites and the lesser strains, these clubs have prepared a petition, to be presented to the General Assembly at its next session suggesting legislation which it is hoped will have the desired effect of retarding the destructive mixture of the races. And again: The program of the clubs calls for a system of registration showing the racial composition of every resident of the State. No marriage licenses shall THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA be granted save upon presentation and attestation under oath by both parties of registration or birth certificate. White persons may marry only whites and the term "white" shall apply only to individuals who show no trace what ever of any blood other than Caucasian. What good does this do? This is practically the law already upon the statute books. It is not inside of the matrimonial yoke that the damage is being done, but outside of it. But the Times-Dispatch opens its eyes wide to the truth, a self-evident fact when it says: This proposed legislation will in no wise solve the Negro problem, for, as Mr. Cox says, there are only two solutions of that: separation or amalgamation. But it will at least express an ideal and throw every possible safeguard around racial purity. In the language of one of our great statements "It is a condition and not a theory that confronts us." And again: The preservation of racial integrity means everything, in the opinion of Mr. Cox and Mr. Powell. Civilization flowers only with the white man. During sixty centuries of recorded history he has blazed the trail of progress and has had in his keeping the hope of the world for better things. And in preserving that integrity in Virginia there is no fight on the Negro. Nowhere is the Negro better under stood, or more esteemed for his intrinsic worth, than here. It is no fault of his that he has become a problem. He did not come to America of his own free will. His importation was the expression of greed on the part of conscienceless traffickers. It is to this everlasting credit that his department under trying conditions has been well nigh exemplary. No one knows better than he the cordial relations existing between him and the white man of Virginia. But with the Anglo-Saxon Clubs of America it is a case of preserving white civilization, as Mr. Powell explains in his article. It is a well-authored fact that no race ever crossed with the Negro race and maintained its civilization and culture. In this country that amalgamation is a nuance not only to the white man, but to the Negro as well, for only in keeping pure the strain is there a guarantee of fair and decent treatment for the Negro himself. The articles by Mr. Powell and Mr. Cx ought to be given serious consideration by every thinking man and woman in Virginia. The Richmond Times-Dispatch's conclusions are all wrong. The only solution, from the stand-point of either of these theorists is the removal of the white race from this country or the removal of the black or amalgamated race from this clime. Hon. Marcus Garvey now in the Tombs-Prison. New York advocates the latter plan. His present location shows just how favorable his plan was considered. It is a self evident fact that we must all remain here. Then, why this useless discussion? The amalgamation laws are upon the statute books of the southern States and neither race is endeavoring to remove them. Let the disturbers be sent to the rear and for God's sake, let us have peace. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, July 29th. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. 11:30 A. M. Sermon by Rev. W. M. Minor. 2:30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. J. W. Dudley, D. D. Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond. Anniversary of Charity Club, No. 1. 8:15 P. M. Anniversary of Golden Rule Beneficial Club No. 1. Sermon by the pastor. ORGAN RECITALS Services in connection with the opening of our organ will begin the first Sunday night in August and continue through the week. The choirs of our various churches have been invited to participate by giving a series of pipe organ recitals at which time the public is cordially extended a broad welcome to our church to judge the total qualities of our newly installed instrument—a Hook-Hestings Model. Factory representatives under the direction of Mr. J. B. Wilson, are personally supervising the installation and barring accidents should finish on schedule time as noted above. We are still thanking our sympathizing and loyal friends and faithful hard-working members for the whole-hearted support in our recent rally which will be concluded on the third Sunday in August. You are welcome at all times. Supplementing the above program the Capitol City Lodge Elks' Band will render a sacred concert Monday. August 13 1923. Rev. R. H. Johnson Jr. B D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. SPECIAL SERVICES AT HOOD TEMPLE A. M. E. ZION Rev M. F. Gregory. D. D. pastor of local Temple is preaching a series of sermons on the Seven Seals. Last Sunday morning was the opening of the Third Seal. The Horse Is Buck. Next Sunday July 29th at 11:20. The morning of the Fourth Seal "The Horse is Paley"; his rider is death with hell following. At 8:15 P. M. the opening of the Fifth Seal "The Soula of them that very slain for the word of God under the Altar." These sermons are very interesting and large crowds are in attendance. Come and bring your friends. Miss Thelma Jenkins will sing "There is a Hill Far Away" at 11:30 A. M. WISHING US WELL MR. TATE'S TESTIMONY. Dear Sir:—It is quite a late note that I come in to see you, but I am here just the same. I am sending you two dollars for my subscription to the "Planet" also one dollar to the Defense Fund. I wish I could do more to help you at this crucial moment. I hope you will succeed in getting out of this trouble, since I believe you to be of an upr ght character. For sixteen years I have been taking the "Planet," and during all this time, I have held you in high esteem, and believe you to be one of the few 100 per cent true men leaders of the Negro Race. Just that the effort of your loyal and beneficial white friends, combined with your colored friends will bring about your congeneration and prove you to be the ideal character that so many of us believed and hoped for. May the all-wise, and all-powerful God be friend you, is the wish of your admirer. —D. R. TATE. Bahia, Brazil June 2 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va., U. S. A. My Dear Sir:—We are much grieved over the sad state of affairs which prevails in the Mechanics Savings Bank episode. We have suffered greatly with you in your long wait for the report of the auditors, which hindered you from work by having your bank closed for so long a time; but our grief was augmented on finding that you had lost all of your wealth in trying to save the reputation and fair name of your business. On learning that your own personal reputation had, been greatly enhanced with your liberty to grant the rest of your life in the peaceful service of humanity, as a free citizen, we were quite overcome with grief. However we are somewhat relieved to know that the voice and sentiment of the people are still in your favor and with our ever abiding faith in a just and all-wise providence, and believing you to be all that your neighbors claim for you, we take some consolation in the hopes that in the final snow-down, you will be able to prove that you are wholly innocent of all or any wrong doing and have fully met all the confidence that your good neighbors have placed in you. I do not pretend to understand the matter, but I dare say that you are a victim of your own credulity. If their is any wrong doing, it is the work of some evil designing person or persons and that, everything will come right with not only the salvation of your freedom and good name, but also the return to you of your property and money. Then I wish you a long and peaceful life and a very happy repose at the end. I am therefore. Yours very truly —I. S. MOORE. OKLAMOMA SHERIFF BARS KLAN PARADE. (Preston News Service) Kiefee, Okla., July 26—Sheriff S. W. Walker was determined to prevent any demonstration on the part of the knux klan in this city last Tuesday night when he placed 50 special deputies armed with shotguns and rifles on patrol duty in the streets here. The klan had advertised that the parade would be pulled off, and the city and county officials' were determined that the wishes of the majority of the citizens were to be respected and took steps to prevent the parade. --- Mr. Otis Hagen, of 9 E. 19th Street, Southside, after spending several months in Pittsburgh. Pa. returned home last Tuesday looking the picture of health. N. G. GUARDS SHOOT PRISONERS ON ROAD GANGS. N. G. GUARDS SHOOT PRISONERS ON ROAD GANGS. Three Negroes on road gangs in North Carolina have recently been shot by convict guards, according to a report by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The three Negroes killed were petty criminals, one serving a 90-day sentence, and another four months. The Negro sentenced to 90 days had been impisoned because he could not pay a fine of $5.00. Commenting upon the shootings, the Raleigh North Carolina Times says editorially: "Forrest County furnishes the most recent illustration of the fact that the County governments of North Carolina haven't sufficient conscience or intelligence to be allowed a free hand with the management of their prisoners." "The Negro had done two months of a 50-day sentence imposed by the police court of Winston-Salem for gambling after it was found that he could not pay a $5 fine. He stands convicted of being a poor gambler, since he could not amass $5 in winnings. And then when he wagered his life against 30 tays imprisonment he showed that he was one of the plumbing type which usually does flat broke before the close of the game. "But poor as Henry's sense of protection may seem to have been, and yet it need not shrink from comparison with that of a community which would demand 90 days of a man's life in Heau of five dollars and then after receiving two-thirds of the debt take the life to keep from shortening the sentence. "Forsyth joins Wake and Nash Counties in proving that the management of County convicts in this State is in the hands of men who haven't self-cool enough to herd a gang of geese." Many Negroes are being convicted to provide labor the roads Correspondence. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., July 24.—Mrs. Bettie Smith. of Cleveland, Ohio is in the city visiting Miss Saille Nowell, of 204 Tenth Avenue, N. W. She will spend three weeks here. Mr. Clinton E. Smith, 901, corner Ninth Avenue and Fourth Street, East Roanoke carries fresh country groceries, with hams as a specialty. He sends out mail orders all over the country. He has a splendid place, kept in the nearest sanitary style. See this young man of our race and give him a trial. Mr. James Brown is recovering from a paralytic stroke. Mr. James Powell is indisposed. Mrs. Pannell of 326 Ninth Avenue is slightly improved. Mrs. Josephine McGimpsey is getting on nicely at Burrell Memorial Hospital. Sunday the Presiding Elder, Rev T. W. Cotton prescheduled at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Zion Church. Many were made to feel the power of the two gospel messages. $109 was raised during the day. The second quarterly conference was held Monday night at Mt. Zion. Reports were follows: 7 conversions, 20 accessions, 8 baptisms, 1 death. Paid on trustees' debts, $1,675; total raised, $1,753.17; balance in treasury, $357.69. The presiding elder seemed highly pleased and astonished at the reports of all departments. The District Conference of Roanoke District convened July 24th at Rocky Mount A. M. E. Church by Presiding Elder Cotton. The Sunday School, Institute also convenes. The Roanoke delegation was headed by Rev. James S. Hatcher and C. H. Howard. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield left last Thursday might for South Boston and Cluster Springs, where she attended the Bannister Association of Halifax County. She heard a wonderful sermon delivered by Rev. Charles Coleman and Rev. James F. Chafin. She also met many old acquaintances Rev. B. McCarge delivered his great sermon on the Lord's Supper. Mr. Samuel Bruce, 153 Wells Alley, N. W. visited his sister, Mrs. Ann Cook, of Cluster Springs and also attended the association at Owens Grove. Mrs. Nowell, of Ninth Avenue who sustained a broken leg several weeks ago is getting on fine. Miss Lucy Nowell, who was injured while driving in a buggy has fully recovered from her injuries abut the face. Sir Mack Campbell, of Fourth Street who has been indisposed for two weeks is somewhat improved. Mr. W. R. Bantester and Mrs. Virginia Harris received the sad intelligence of the death of their brother. Mr. George Banister, of Martinsville. He died July 23, following an operation for appendicitis. They left in company with Mr. William Parker, an uncle and other members of the family. If you are in need of a fine tonic call and see M. Stanfield, 153 Wells Alley, N. W or write enclosing $1 for a bottle of Salvasane and a box of pills for every woman at $1 and invariably you will rid your system of many pills. I am representing the Mullin Drug Co. of Memphis, Tenn. and the Great American Herb Co. of Washington, D. C. Indian Herb Tablets the best in the land for a hundred and one diseases. Mrs. Kate T. Boland and Mrs. Bessie Curtis left Monday night for Alexandria, Va. to attend the convention of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Helen M. Barlow left last Wednesday for Cluster Springs to visit her aunt, Mrs. Lacy Moore of that place and Mrs. Eliza Lawson at Alkon, where she attended the Banister Association. She will spend several weeks around the home of her nativity, this being her first visit some since childhood. 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Mr. John Stepteau left Friday for Gillam, W. Va. Mr. Gilisp’e and dawghter of Grab- am were week-end guest of Rev. - and Mrs. W. W. Ward. In celebrating the baseball victory, many who had started to do better fell by the way. Mr. Geo. Shetfey who has been viait Ing his mother left for Peoria, Il. a ¥. W.'C. A. NOTES. Rechmond Again Winner of Honors at Kings Mountain Girl Reserve ; Conference. ‘The representatives of Richmond who attended the Conference for Girl Reserves at Kings Mountain, N. C., from June 26th, to July 6th, (incl sive) find that ttreir conferonce expert ‘ence left them richer in information. spirit and, inspiration. The experience is an entirely new one to the majority ©: the representatives. Notwithstand- {nz this, our “rookies” entered: whole ‘voartaaly into the spirit and activities ‘of conference life, with? the ease and ascurance of “regulars.” Consequent- ly four of our girls held positions on the Conference Staff heading the World Fellowship ‘committee,] the'com mittee on te Conference paper, the music committee and the tribe to wnich our girls belong. And so the Girl Reserve Department. of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch! of the ¥. W. C. A. is ' justly proud of “our girls," whose rec- ord at Kings Mountain ‘makes Rton- mond again the Conference Honor ¥earer—our standing for three cons2c Utive years, Wo wish to congratulate Richmond on such a record and on sucit fine girls. ‘To give Richmond an opportunity te vsce how well our girls grasp the spir- it of conference and to give them an opyortunity to show you just what a Girl Reserve Conference ts like. the representatives are planning a trip to oCnference at Silver Bay, New York, Thin is the mecca of Girl Reserve Conforonces. The Confer- ence convenes at Silver Bay, N. ¥. (515 N. 7th St.,) on Friday, August 3 1923 at 8:00 P.M. and a Day at Confe: ence from Rising Boll to Teps will be presented to you. Because of the ex- Dense of trave| only nine delegates were sent to K’ngs Mountain, ‘Tickets to Silver Bay however will cost only fifteen cents (15 cents) with chair cars at twenty (20) cents exch We are invit'ng every person inter- ested in Richmond and her girls, Ur tale this trip with us. We feel that our Rirls deserve your (und our) pride in them and we are sure that you will not love this chance of proving it. 4 The committee of which Miss Ora Herris is chairman and “Miss E, V. Kyles, advisor is arranging many faa- tures for the comfort and convenience of the'trip. Here's your real chanca now by ali means, tak it and you will find that there is voth'ng elso enywhere else nite like it, Place— Silver Bay, N. ¥.. 515 N. 7th Street. ‘Time—Friday, Aurust 3rd, 1923; 8 260 P.M. ' Ware—Fitteen (15) Cents; Chair-car 29 Cents. FULTON NOTES Men's Day and Pew Rplly last Sun- day at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church Wis &@ great success, Deacon Willian Washington was meester of ceremonige ‘ft night Mr. A. C. Clarke, Grand Secro- tury I. O. and Shepherds of Bethlettem. Deacon Washington's solicitation of finance was commended. At 4 P. M. tHe funeral of Mrs. Nat ‘Viotkins was held. Rev. C. A. Cobbs de livored a fine eulogy. Rev. C. B. Jeffer- “0 assisted. Spec’al message tomorrow morning ‘by the pastor. Members are urged to aitend. Last day of registration. Heginning tomorrow, great services will be held at the Union Level Bagt- Ist Ohurch. Services by Rev. I. G. Glad den tomorrow. Each night and the first Sunday able divines of this city will preach. Sunday at 3 P. M. the anniversary 3 svices of thie Fulton Beneficial Clut: No 1 will be held at the churrh. Tast Sunday Rev. I. T. Lightfoot preached two powerful sermons. ' Le weekly prayer services nre helt at the three churches every Wednec- day evening at §:30 P. M. Come out. Rev. Cobbs was voted a vacation in Sentember by the Little Bethel Baptis; church. ‘The Richmond Baptist Sundav Senool Union will convene tomorrow , at 2:30 P.M. at the Brook Road Bapt is church. W. 8. Morgan president; C. B. Jofferson’, corresponding secretary, RISING MT. ZION NOTES. ‘The Sunday Schoot is planning its pennal n'enie thie year at Riverside Park. The date to he announced late Sunday 2:00 P.M. the pastor with a large number of members end friend« visited the St. James Rantist Church of which he is n'so pastor. Visitors trom thr city ns well as nll parts of the conntry were in attendance. On the spounds refreshments were provided by the members of the church. Regardlees of the heavy down-vour of ra’n ali went away feeling that they had been replenished both soul and body. Next Sunday nt 3:00 PM, Rev, Ff N Johnenn of Norfolk. Va. will preach Bt thp above mentioned church. In av tendance will hea hand of Norfolk's hest songsters. Let us all come on: tn hear Rev. Jobmson ns he is well-known f thle city om well as Norfolk, having formerly resided here. ‘ THE RIOHMUOND PLANET. RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA FIVE POSSESS SSSSHSS EDW. STEWART 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA DEALES IN FANCY GROCEKIBS, FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, rit AND OYSTERS PHONE MADISON 16387 QoQodo-cdecgo-cfo-cko-cfoade-choee-atoet PATIENTLY WAITING. Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately th individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, net including the Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are'y ested in retaining the confidence of the colored peoole ef this community and the goo the white and colored peuple of the United States, are waiting. *- They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Savings Bank, The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signet Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court— : MONTGOMERY, W. VA. BISTRICT NO. 15 4 fi ° W. L. WHIVE, Dhitrict Organiser, States of Went Virginfa and Virginia SUB-ORGANIZBR WANTED! To the Men and Women. Who are Loyal to the Race—Apply at This Office at Onca, Yours for the Betterment of the Race, W. L. WHITE, Organiser. J.B. NOEL, Acting Secy. "And it being represented to the Court that the clesing of said bank by tue 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 repre- sented 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 fur- ther ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, togeth- er with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such effers 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 dis- charge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.'' . OER EEO ti 2 JUPAY YOU Ww BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture an- Rugs from an Old Established heuer Atke JURGHNS—that’s known to a the best quelity goods, just as reason able as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression, It wil sive us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't full to ask our talesmen about our Banking Plap which gives you 6, 10 or 16 months {a whic to pay for any — CHAS, 6. JURGENS SON @TABLISHOD 1880 ADAMS AND BROAD Cs Successor to A. HAYES’ SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 727 N. SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 785 N. SECOND sT “IRST CLASS AUTOMOBILES AND HACKS CASKETS OF ALL DESCaIPTIONS. Chapel Service Free to all of Our Patrons. ALL COUNTRY ORDERS ARB! GIVEN OUR ~PECIAL | ATTEN110N. “HONE MADISON 2778 | : OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. But hew 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 andenables 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 ur- gently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their sevinés may be permitted so todo. The depositors stand pledged uut to make any runontheBank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are preseuted 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. 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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 BANK OF THE UNITED STATES 81X Threatence Interference With Institution Would Be Lasting Disgrace. Say Methodist South. Lake Junalusa, N. C. July—(Special.) The Social Service Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in annual session here last week gave out a statement expressing appreciation of Tuskegee Institute and declaring that any interference with the institution would be a "lasting disgrace to Southern civilization." The statement which was given wide publicity by the Associated Press was as follows: "Iasamuch as there has come to us through reliable newspaper reports and private sources of undoubted reliability information that the interests of the great institution for 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 of its rights or interference with the orderly pursuit of its lawful and benevolent habits would be a calamity to the institution and a lasting disgrace to our Southern civilization. The action of the Commission of which Bishop James Cannon, Jr., is Chairman was called forth by the recent parade of the Klu Klus Klan at Tuskegee and by other efforts to intimidate the Institute because of its supported attitude in the controversy relative to the new government hospital for colored veterans. The statement is considered very significant as representing the leadership of one of the greatest Southern denominations, with a membership of 2,500,000. It indicates the prevailing attitude of the best people of the South toward Tuskegee and other Negro institutions. HAMPTON ALUMNI MEETS THIS WEEK. Hampton, Va. July — The Hampton Institute Alumni Association. (W. M. Peid, 77. Portsmouth president; C. J. Davis, 74. Hampton treasurer; D. A. Davis, 09. Hampton Institute secretary) will hold its sixteenth triennial reunion on July 27th. The business session will open at 10 WILL YOU HELP END THE RECEIVERSHIP? o'clock in Clarke Hall which is the Institute Y. M. C. A. building. It will include the election of officers and the appointment of committees. At 7:15 o'clock there will be a public meeting, at which F. D. Banks will speak on "Hampton of Yesterday;" Principal J. E. Gregg, "Hampton of Today;" and R. S. Abbott, publisher of the "Chicago Defender," "Hampton Graduate as a Newspaperman." At 7:15 o'clock it is expected that funds will be presented for the creation of "The Booker T. Washington Scholarship." The Hampton Institute alumni have already given funds for the following: $2500 permanent scholarships; Samuel C. Armstrong Scholarship; Hollis Burke Fr. Seuss Scholarship; and Mary P. Mackie. Scholarship. A SOCIOLOGICAL CONFERENCE ON RACIAL HARMONY To be Held at Washington, D. C., September 20, 21, 22, 1923 to Consider the Causes of Inharmonious Relations Between White and Black People of the United States and to Enceavor to Find a Basis of Racial Adjustment Between White and Colored Americans. The National Sociological Society, organized in 1903 has spent twenty years in the investigation and study of the causes underlying racial fretion in the United States, and has concluded that the lack of common ground on which the white people of the South can stand, the white people of the North can stand and upon which the colored people themselves are willing to stand is the cause of inharmonious relations between White and Colored Americans. The investigation has convinced, the Sociological Society that the American Racial Question I Sociological and eco nomic in its basic principles and as pests rather than political, and must be solved on sociological grounds. There must be found an alchemic for the solution of the problem, and the THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA conference of the best minds of both races from every section of the country is called to discover, if possible, that alembic. The call for the conference states that: 'Step by step, in the onward march of civilization, we are constantly confronted by problems of an ethnic nature which seem to become more and more complicated and difficult of solution the better we qualify ourselves to discharge the duties of American citizenship. The tites of friendship subsisting between the blacks and whites of the South having been broken, there apparently has been found no substitute of a permanent character to take their place and it is thought that we have trusted too much to partisan politics of a national scope, rather than to the potentialities of a scientific treatment. We should 'cast down our buckets where we are' and cultivate the friendship of our neighbors, and invoke their strong arm to our protection rather than look to the intervention of the National Administration in our behalf. We must learn to understand the efficacy of the community or interests, and apply its force to the equation of the problem. The sooner we recognize the fact that the American racial question is sociological and economic rather than political in its nature and scope, the nearer we shall be to the beginning of the solution of the problem! The object of this conference is to promote racial harmony and the subject matter to be considered is of special interest to the people of the entire country, at a time like this, when there appears to be great conflict of opinion between State and National authorities, as to law enforcement, and when the forces of productive labor are leaving the agricultural districts of the South, and are crowding together in the already congested centers of the Northern States, seeking protection of their lives and opportunity for the exercise of their Constitutional rights. Lawlessness seems to be abroad in the land in a more marked degree than ever existed before. Masked men are seeking to wrest the government, both State and National from the regularly constituted authorities; the barer elements of society are binding themselves together for the control of affairs; there are strikes and lockouts on every hand, by invisible bands of robbers, under one guise or another who control the sources of supplies. Is it not time for patriotic citizens of every section of the country to confer together for the purpose of determining some mode of action calculated to conserve the best interests of all? Professor Jesse Lawson, President of the Frelinghuysen University is chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Sociological Society; Miss Katie F. Roberts is its treasurer, and Hosie Van Buren Price, its secretary. The headquarters are at the Frelinghuysen University, 1800 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D. C. TWELVE HUNDRED TEACHERS HEAR THE GOOD WILL MESSAGE Tennessee Inter-Racial Commission Holds Fourth Annual Meeting. FINE PROGRESS REPORTED Many New Schools Built --Health Week Widely Observed. Nashville, Teen., July 15.—(Special) Twelve hundred colored teachers from all parts of the state heard the message of inter-racial goodwill at the fourth annual meeting of the Colored Division of the Tennessee Inter-racial Commission. The meeting was held at the A. and I. State Normal at Nashville on July 11th, while the summer term was in session. Reports from over the state showed that during the year more than a score of excellent buildings for colored schools had been erected as a direct result of the efforts of inter-racial com- mittees, and that participation of col- ored schools had been secured in a number of bond issues. Wide and effective observance of Negro Health Week was reported. The Committee adopted and gave out a statement asking for better ac- commodations for colored people in public carriers, for recognition of prop- erty trained colored teachers by equal pay for equal work, and for the aban donment of the use of churches for school purposes. Addresses were made by Hon. P. L. Harned, State Commissioner of Education. Miss Margaret Ambrose of the University of Tennessee, Bishop I. B. Scott, Rev. W. S. Ellington and Dr. C. V. Romans. A motion picture was made of the conference including the twelve hundred teachers attending the summer school which was said to be the largest of its kind in the world. THE WEEK'S EDITORIAL. "PRACTICAL WORK FOR THE COLORED PEOPLE." (From the Philadelphia Inquirer, July 13, 1923.) "How well the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has achieved its purpose in its IVERSHIP? of the Vault of THE ur time you will give to fourteen years of existence the Annual Report for 1923 reveals. On the question of lynching alone it has done much to arouse public sentiment, even in the South. Ten years ago, the report points out only a few in that part of the country dared to oppose lynching. Now there is increasing opposition to it 'Powerful groups of Southern white women,' we are told, 'have publicly repudiated the lynching mob as a 'protector of womanhood' and many of the leading newspapers of the South are outspoken in opposition to mob rule.' "Much has been done, but there is still much to do. The growth of the Ku Klux Klan is a menace, at least, for the moment. It serves as a rallying centre for prejudice and fanatism and in some communities it has become a serious source of trouble. Yet it is so contrary to the spirit. American Institutions that it must be regarded as a temporary evil the force of which will soon be spent. Lynching, too, is bound to die out in time. Although the Anti-Lynching bill, passed by the House last year was allowed to die of inan'tion of the Senate, its introduction was not without beneficial results. The Southern representatives who opposed it so bitterly on the ground that the invaded State rights are more than ever constrained to see that the States perform the duties which their rights impose. "The Association has engaged in much useful activity in defending the civil rights of colored people. This is a far greater service than any attempt to influence white people in their social relations with colored people could be. In a sense this is the most difficult part of the Negro problem. But it is one that direct effort will do little to solve. Equality under the law is the first and most important thing. When that is established the softening of racial prejudice may be expected to follow. America is far behind Europe in this respect—a condition that is not creditable to us. But tact and patience will do more to end it than agitation. All the friends of the colored people have not been as judicious as the National Association. SHOOTS AT MAN DURING FIGHT: KILLS ANOTHER. (Preston News Service ) Pittsburgh Pa. July 27.—While attempting to force his way through a crowd that had collected at Wylie Avenue and Logan street shortly before 8 o'clock Tuesday morning when he was enroute to work Lee Edmondson aged 40 years was fatally shot by one of the men who were involved in an argument. Edmondson was shot through the lungs and first arm and died a few hours later in the Passavant hospital. John Wolfe, aged 42 years, was arrested by the police as it was said that he did the shooting. The other man in the controversy made his escape. Miss Lilly Land Co. Selling Colored People Lots in the Lincoln Court to Roanoke, Virginia, We recently placed on the market about 400 lots on the LINCOLN COURT to the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to be sold to Colored People at a very reasonable price and on terms of approximately 5 per cent down and 2 1/4 per cent, each month without interest or taxes, with an insurance clause in case of your death. The lots on the LINCOLN COURT are located only about five blocks from the N. and W. Depot at Roanoke, the most of these lots lay practically level and, in our opinion are absolutely the best propositions that have ever been offered the Colored People in the City of Roanoke. If interested, call at once at our Roanoke Office, 634 MacBain Building and ask for a free automobile ride to look at the lots on the LINCOLN COURT. If interested act quickly as we believe all of these lots will be sold in the near future. We also have a number of choice lots and truck farms located in the cities of Bluefield, Princeton; Beckley and Montcalm, W. Va., that we are selling Colored People on the same above mentioned terms. We will pay your railroad fare both ways to look at any of our property by giving you a receipt on your first monthly instalment; fare not to exceed $7.00, but if you can't go now be sure and write us at Princeton, W. Va., stating what you are interested in and we will have one of our salesmen see you and explain our proposition fully. LILLY LAND COMPANY HOME OFFICE. PRINCETON, W. VA STRAIT-TEX HAIR TONIO A Refining and Straightening Tonis for Primer, Minky or Coarse, Stubborn Hair. Will Positively Reduce, Straighten and Give Luster to the Hair in from Two to Three Applications. SEVEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE STRAIT-TEX 1. Straightens the hair and keeps it straight. 2. Will not injure the hair or the scalp. 3. Will not leave the hair greasy to sell your hat or collar. 4. 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August 28-31 are progressing rapidly, and only a few details remain to make the program complete for the entertainment of the 1,000 delegates and fr ends who are expected for the meeting. The sessions of the Convention will be held in the Pine Street Y. M. C. A. All activities of the Association will be suspended for that week in order that the sessions of the Convention may be uninterrupted. The spacious lobbies auditorium and rooms of the "Y" building will be open for the use of the Association. An elaborate scientific program has been prepared for the Medical Surgical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Sections by the various Chairmen of these divisions. Surgical clinics will be conducted at City Hospital No. 2 and People's Hospital. Some of the outstanding men in the profession have been engaged to give clinics for the Dental Section and many of the large manufacturing firms in St. Louis will entertain the Pharmaceutical Section. The Housing Committee has been putting forth special efforts to secure the very best hames in St. Louis for the accommodation of the delegates. The Decreatio Committee has planned a variety of social features for the entertainment of those visiting St. Louis during Convention week. Dr. W. P. Curtis, Chairman of the Local Committee, is keeping the Chairmen of the various Committees which have the work of preparing for the Convention in hand on their tp tees and each Chairman is determined that nothing will be left undone in his department to make the convention a success. The General Secretary of the National Medical Association has secured reduced fares for the convention which will amount to one and one half of the regular railroad rate. A special train of Pollmans and diner will leave Philadelphia. Sunday, August 26th at 11:58 A.M. (Standard Time) This train will carry a large number of delegates from the North, East and some of the Southern States. Dr. John P. Turner 1302 S. 18th street Philadelphia. Pa. will have charge of this train. A special pullman car with diner will be attached to the Dixie Flyer on the Atlantic Coast. Line, and will leave Jacksonville. Fla., Saturday, August 25th. Arrangements for accommodations on this train are being made by Dr. C. V. Freeman. 600 W. Ashley street Arrangements of delegates in this train under the direction of Dr. No. Leffingworth 1000 A Beauty Secret LONG FINE HAIR Thousands are successfully using the wonderful preparation that changes short, coarse hair into long, lovely, silky tresses. Gives the hair a beautiful, glossy sheen, soaps dandruff and itching oily, and puts glowing health into brittle, lifeless hair. This only marvulous preparation is called EXELENTO QUININE POMADE You can quickly obtain straight, silky, beautiful hair if you use Exelento. Another great beauty help is EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTI- FIER, a delightful cream that removes skin blemishes and clears up dark, sallow complexions. 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Brookneal Mrs. Annie Robey. Brookneal Mrs. Nancy Hubbard Brookneal Mrs. Sallie Hubbard. Brookneal Mrs. Mamie Hamlet Brookneal Mrs. Martha Bradley. Brookneal Mrs. Patsie Jones. Brookneal Mrs. Sylvia Davis. Brookneal Mrs. Lonie Hubbard. Brookneal Pearly Gate Court No. 174. Franklin Mrs. Kate E. Lowry. Petersburg Pref. J. H. Hill, Washington, D. C. 1.00 Donation, Roanoke, Va. ..... 10.00 Rev. J. H. Binford ..... 2.00 Rev. R. G. Adams, Portsmouth, Va.5.00 Glasgow, Va. July 4.—The follow- bure are the names and the amount oppo- site each that has contributed to the Mitchell Defense Fund, through the club at Glasgow, Va.: James Smith, Glesgow, Va. L J. L. R. Tucker, Glasgow, Va. Blue Ridge Lodge L R. Woolridge, Jr. Henry Fitzs Meshak Thompson Leslie Anderson Ady Turner Geo. W. Anderson Harvey Thompson L A. D. Hartwell John Anderson Joseph Stores J T. Mitchell Lugh Curry C. J. Norris J. H. Thompson E H. Dillard Albert B. Norris Walker Williams Philip Anthony Andrew Early J. R. Thompson Jack Fitzs N D. Anthony Howard Jones Mrs. Alice Fitzs Mrs. N. Mac Woolridge Clara L. Woolridge Minnie Fitzs Sarah Turner Mortha Strowbridge Arnie Tucker Angie Mitchell Sophronia Franklin Belle Chapman Mary C. Norris Navy Dillard Millie Hunter Lily Jones Cornelia Early Sarah Stores Esteg Huntwell C. nova Anderson Maggie Thompson Nannie Fitzs Maggie Jones Mary R. Woolridge Eid Banks William Fitzs C. W. Anderson Jack Bibbs W. J. Strowbridge Donation Ham Thompson W E. Chatman John Kyle With best wishes yours. L. R. Woolr'dge JR.. MARY R. WOOLRIDGE J. H. THOMPSON. M. THOMPSON, C. C. W. J. Strowbridge Henry Fitz. Staunton, Va. July 16 1923. My Deer Sir and Brother:—You will find enclosed check for your Defense Fund given by your friends of Staunton, Va. and A. M. G. A. Newman, Jr. C. W. Taylor L. W. Swann Wm. Ellis William A. Pinner Portsmouth SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS. (Continued from Page 1) ies who wish to keep America snow White will see the folly of trying to keep other so-called darker races from contaminating their white blood. According to the above only hope is to fight the bright sunlight and wonderful climate here in America. N. C. PYTHIANS WANT NO STRIFE BETWEEN RACES. (Preston News Service) Goldsboro, N. C. July 26.—"There should be no strife between the white people and the Negroes of North Caro- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Have Hair Like This HI-JA CHEMICAL CO. ATLANTA GEORGIA The Commercial Bank and Trust Company. The Things that Appeal to You Most when Selecting a Bank are Absolute Safety and Service. More than Three Thousand Customers commend our Courteous Service and Banking Facilities. COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS DEPARTMENTS. Condensed Statement of condition of Bank at the close of business June 30th, 1923. THE COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST CO., 529 North Second Street. JAS. T. CARTER, President B. L. JORDAN, Vice-President BERNARD T. KENNEY, Sec'y-Treas. J. HENRY PETERS, Asst. Sec'y-Treas. lina," declared Grand, Chancellor, J. W. Jones of Winston-Salem, in addressing the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias, "but we should all dwell to gether in unity making this the gar den spot of the world as God intended it should be." "We have reached the place in life and history in this state where the two races should find a common ground on which they can meet and talk to each other, and spend less time in talking about each other. Of course, we can only appeal to the white people of North Carolina because they make the law, construct law, and execute the law, and they must see to it that law is supreme. The social question has long been settled and we are satisfied with our own and believe that we must build along our own lines." The report of Prof. J. M. Avery, of Durham, showed the balance brought forward from 1922 was $74,573.03 and collections for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1923. $103,794.01; total, $178,39.04; expenditures $92,575.03; balance $75,792.01. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. E. Shepard, J. M. Jones, and Dr. Kelvin J. M. Jones were re-elected Grand Chancellor; Prof. J. M. Avery, was elected Grand Master of Exchequer by unanimous vote. DEATH CLAIMS GAS EXPLOSION VICTIM (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., July 27.—John D. Romous aged 21 years, died last Tuesday morning in the St. Margaret's Memorial hospital of burns suffered on his body when an explosion of gas occurred in his home in Butler street last Monday morning. His brother, William, was also seriously burned, and is in serious condition at the hospital where little hope for his recovery is held out. The explosion by which the young men were injured, blew out two walls of their father's home, causing $1,500 damages. It is said that the explosion was caused by gas that had leaked from a hose leading to a stove, igniting when one of the boys lighted a match to find their clothes to dress for work. PLAN TO COMPROMISE TUSKEGEE CONTROVERSY (Preston News Service) Washington D.C., July 27.—The controversy over the question of employment of Negro physicians in the Tuskegee Alabama Veterans' Hospital is expected to be decided soon by Director Hines of the Veterans' Bureau, through a compromise arrangement. It is said the settlement of this question probably will provide for the employment of Negro physicians in the hospital with a white man as chief medical officer. The hospital would be directed by a joint board of control, composed of Negroes and whites. Commercial Bank Trust Company. Real to You Most when Selecting a Bank are Abso- More than Three Thousand Customers commend and Banking Facilities. MCIAL and SAVINGS DEPARTMENTS. 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Harlem Training School for Women Nurses HARLEM HOSPITAL, NEW YORK N. Y. A course of instruction is offered to young women who meet the educational requirements of the New York State Law and who desire to enter the nursing profession. The comprehensive service of the Hospital and the new Residence, with its complete equipment of class rooms and lecture hall, afford un usual facilities for theoretical and practical instruction. For further information apply to THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OOF TRAINING SCHOOL, Bellevue Hospital, New York N. Y. Boston, Mass. May 20, 1923. of trouble spent sleepless nights since your trilice began, but God is not dead, neither is He asleep but in due time will He set you free from this worry, which we are rusting will be at the next session of the Supreme Court. John Mitchell, Jr. It is with both pleasure and solemnity that I pen this in praise of your great worth and uncompromising labor for those in the south supposed to be free but as yet part free, but mostly enslaved. You have ever been their brave and courageous champion and come what may they will recognize you as such. At present they feel you are a martyr having dared to assert your right as an American citizen and you for them are made to suffer, but come what may dear one, your true friends cannot be fooled and they will stand by you to the limit for they still believe you true and honest. The writer not unlike yourself was once a native of your city but when in 1888 he saw that real freedom could not be obtained in the South, left it and live or die. sink or swim, survive or perish he will never return. I go to God for you with many prayers and tear dimmed eyes. Your enemies in a few days will be crushed to the walls, because they are trying to kill one of the best men of our race what I would term as the cream of the race. I shall ever believe in your honesty and integrity as a man. God is with you and behind you stands the best of the Negro race for your early ease of mind. Be strong, hold on and fear not for He who holds the destiny of the world in His hand will hold John Mitch elic clear to the world as one striving to uplift the fallen of our people. With prayers going up to Him who rules and super-rules. I am yours for a hasty relief in F. C. and B. So God bless you brother Mitchell and may you defeat your enemies although it may be a Herculean task. W. W. URQUHART. New York City. June 12, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr. Enclosed you will find the sum of One dollar ($1.00, though small in its presentation. I trust that you will re- ceive it as a token of long friendship and great respect as a friend of my father for many years. 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