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RICHMOND PLANET LIQUIDATION OF=PROPERTY Opportunity Only One Large Creditor Funds to Pay This Debt off Available. VOL. XL, NO. 37 LIQUID OF ABLE FIN REC Opportunity Funds to Pa One of the leading banking institutions through its attorneys authorized the postemployment of the advertised sale of 103 E. Clay street, Monday, July 30th for the time being. This was the result of extended correspondence with the officials and counsel by Editor John Mitchell, Jr. who explained the prevailing conditions and the efforts now being made by the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank to rehabilitate and reopen that institution under new management. The institution had not changed in its friendly attitude towards the colored people towards the Mechanics Savings Bank, but had been forced into this position on account of Federal statutes, which required the liquidation of obligations within a reasonable specified time. THE BANK WILLING. They are willing to accord to the Mechanics Savings Bank every opportunity to settle its accounts. Upon the payment of the expense, the sale was postponed, John Mitchell, Jr., having paid the expense. The property at 816 N. 4th street was also advertised for sale by a leading real-estate firm, on account of the failure to pay one of the interest notes. Editor John Mitchell Jr. took the matter up with the firm and they agreed to cancel the sale if the interest note was paid or the rents were assigned to take care of same. One of the receivers was consulted and he stated that he saw no reas on why this could not be done. DEPOSITORS SIGNING Editor John Mitchell, Jr., took the matter up with the realest firm and this sale was stopped. He is now making every effort to have the depositors sign the petition, which will be presented to the Chancery Court of Richmond in due time and this will enable the payment in full to its creditors. The original amount due was ($125,000.00) One Hundred and Twenty-five thousand dollars. This has been reduced to ($30,000.00) Thirty Thousand dollars and with other liquidations will be further reduced to ($26,000.00) Twenty-six thousand dollars. If the depositors continue to sign up, this will be wiped out. NO REFLECTION. Editor Mitchell explained that a receivership handled in the most approved style must necessarily depreciate the assets of the bank and with no reflection upon the receivers, it is essentially necessary that the receivership be vacated. The receivers are showing a friendly spirit and it is understood that they will interpose no obstacle to the plan to help the institution to get "upon its feet" again. The depositors have been visiting the Planet Office and other stations to sign the petitions, which have been circulated. Out of town depositors can secure the blanks by sending to 3.11 North Fourth Street for them. When the depositors sign up, the receivership will end and the bank will be in a position to reopen again. MRS. MARY BANKS EXPELLED FROM CHURCH, SUES. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 3—Mrs. Mary Banks filed suit in Fulton Superior Court last Tuesday afternoon for $5,000 against Tabernacle Baptist church. She alleges that she was maliciously expelled from membership. The pastor Rev. J. T. Lattimore Beekley low- and Mrs. Lizzle Harper are specifically named defendants in the case. The petition also alleges that Mrs Banks was expelled from a woman's organization of the church through the malicious action of the defendants The interior of the building features a large fireplace with a decorative arch, a staircase with a railing, and a large window. The walls are painted in a light color, and there are potted plants and a large mirror on the wall. Interior view of the Mechanics Bank Building. Friends, both white and colored are helping in the movement. Let us vacate the Receivership and with a new personnel, other things will follow afterwards. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Rev. Matthew Hamilton of Norfolk, Va. has been in the city for two weeks. He is indisposed but will be here two weeks longer. He lost some valuable papers and wishes the finder to return them to No. 2 W. Marshall street. A reward will be paid. —Miss Martina A. Chiles left the city last week to visit relatives and friends in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and after a very pleasant vacation of two will spend most of her vacation in Kansas City, Mo. —Miss Lizzie P. Coles, formerly of this city but now residing in German town, Pa., has returned to her home, after a very pleasant vacation of two weeks, spent with her sister Mrs. Emily Baker in North Seventh Street. —Mrs. Kate S. Thomas, has returned to the city after spending four weeks in St. Louis, the guest of her daughter Mrs. H. F. Evans, whose husband is pastor of Lane Tabernacle RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 1923 C. M. E. Church, ient of several hot stay there ed with her trip. C. M. E. Church. She was the recipient of several receptions during hot stay there and was delighted with her trip. —Miss Mary L. Collins of 104 W Clay street and Mrs. Roberta C. Miles of 12 E. 20th street are visiting relatives in Shelleyville Ky., and friends in Lexington and Louisville, Ky. Miss Grace B. Farmer, of South Richmond, is spending two weeks in Baltimore and Philadelphia visiting. She returns Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Logan arrived in the city last Sunday from New York to spend three weeks with their many friends. They are looking well. Mr. Robert D. Crawley of 814 Petersburg Pike, has been appointed Notary Public by His Excellency, Governor E. Lee Trinkle and would be glad to serve the public in that capacity. Miss Alice C. Chiles is in the city again after spending several weeks at the seashore. A SUNDAY MORNING KILLING IN FAMOUS CRUSHER INN RESORT A SUNDAY MORNING KILLING IN FAMOUS CRUSHER INN RESORT Alberta Langston Kills Her Husband —Undertaker Comes From Nortqlk. Isalah Langston, a piano player was shot and killed at the Crusader Inn bet ween 4 and 5 oclock Sunday morning, 29th ult. by his wife, Alberta Langston Langston was a piano player at the Inn. His wife was a cabaret singer. All that seem to be known about the affair is, that the two had retired when a shot was heard in the room and he was found attired only in his pajamas with a bullet through his heart. She claimed that they were Bank Building. ment. Let us vac will follow after engaged in a scuffle and the revolver wert off, but the coroner is of the opinion that the revolver could not have been fired at such a close range as the diameter of the powder stains was about ten inches. A CHARGE OF MURDER She was held upon a charge of murder. There were no eye-witnesses to the killing. Alberta Langston sent a telegram to Isaiah Langston's sister in Portsmouth, stating that she should come at once, Isaiah is dead. His sister sent Funeral Director H. Jackson or 1003 Berkley Avenue, Norfolk, Va. to get the remains. He arrived here Sunday afternoon, the remains having been removed to A. D. Price's funeral director's establishment after the autopsy by the coroner. Funeral Director Jackson stated that they had an 19 months' old child at Portsmouth, that Alberta Langston's mother was in New York. A. TECHNICAL CHARGE The dead man $m_n$ is the son of James Langston deceased and Bettie Lang- DRIVE NOW TO DISSIPATE ALLEGED INSOLVENCY. DRIVE NOW TO DISSIPATE ALLEGED INSOLVENCY. Depositors can sign the Petition at The Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St.; Henry Mallory's Market, 1st and Clay; A. D. Price, 210 E. Leigh; Bowles & Shackleford's Pharmacy, 3rd and Clay; North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co., Mechanics Bank Building; Edward Steward's, 203 South Second; Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, 6 W. Clay St. ston. Albert V. Norrell, Jr., and Waverly Hatchett, in charge of the Crusader Inn were arrested on the technical charge of running a disorderly house. The place has been closed for the time-being. It is reported that Langston and his wife were under the influence of liquor. The remains were carried to Norfolk. Monday afternoon on the 4:15 train. Alberta Langston is in jail here charged with murder. One of the attendants of Funeral Director Price stated that when they went to the room of the couple on that Sunday moining, she was kissing the slain man as blood oozed from his lips from the shot that killed him. J. M. Newman, M. D., who purchased the office and home of the late Dr. John E. Meriweather, 820 N. Secord street is duly installed himself in this attractive place and rehabilitated in a way and manner that makes it appear as though it has been recently built. He is building a large practice in this new home and his patrons are invited to call and see him. FIFTH DISTRICT CONVENTION OF AMERICAN WOODMEN WILL MEET IN BALTIMORE. District No. 5 of The American Woodman, which comprises States of Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia, is to convene in Baltimore, Md. August 6 to 10 inclusive. It is predicted that the above named convention will be one of the largest attended and one of the most constructive assemblages of our group held in the Middle Atlantic States for a number of years. The Virginia and West Virginia delegation, under the constructive directorship of Mr. Grover C. Grant is ready to move towards Baltimore and delegates from all points in these two States are to arrive in Baltimore, August 6. Mr. William R. Thomas, Misses Susie E. Johnson and Pearl C. James have been selected to represent Richmond City. ISSIPATE VENCY. At The Planet Of llory's Market, 1st Leigh; Bowles & and Clay; North Mechanics Bank 03 South Second; y St. TUSKEGEE TO HAVE COLORED PHYSICIANS (W preston News Service) Washington D. C. Aug. 2. According to an announcement, made by Director Hines of Veterans Affairs, a list of Newzo physicals available for duty at the Veterans hospital at Tuskegee, Ala., has been practically completed and that some of them would be sent to the hospital in a very short time. Director Hines says he is still waiting for a second reply from the committee of white folks at Tuskegee with reference to their desires respecting white control of the institution. HANDY, JAZZ KING, AND SARA MARTIN, BLUES QUEEN, TO APPEAR IN RICHMOND. The World's most famous colored organizat on Handy's Original Bann, with W. C. Handy himself known throughout America as the "King of Juzz," and Sara Martin indisputably the "Queen of the Blues," will appear jointly here on Friday, August 10, at the City Auditorium. Audiences that have packed the theatres in all cities have greeted this famous colored aggregation. In several cities visited it has been necessary to call out police reserves, so great has been the desire to see and hear these celebrities of the phonograph world. An evening packed with tintilating melodies, shoulder-shaking rhythms, and synconated tunes played and sung a no other race in existence can do will be the fare spread before local amusement lovers. Handy is to the coored musical world what Sousa is to the white. His name has been sounded around the world as the creator of jazz and blues. Sara Martin has outstripped all of her rivals for enormous sales of phonograph recordings. So perfect is her voice said to record and so unmatched is her rhythm, that it has become the fad in New York and other cities to buy her records for use at fashionable dances, and it is safe to say that her appearance here with Handy and his famous band, will cre ate new interest in this wierd, chanty, melodious style of song. DEPOSITORS, NOTICE. A meeting of the Depositors of The Mechanics Savings Bank will be held Friday night, August 10, 8:30 o'clock at Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Adams and Clay Sts. Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby has been invited to deliver an address. Information will be given concerning the re-opening of the Bank. TOM BIRD'S 76TH BIRTHDAY Mr. Tom Bird, veteran blind paper carrier and a unique figure on the streets of the city, will be 76 years old to-morrow. Sunday August 5, 1923. He was born August 5, 1847 in Stetford County, Va. As usual he will gladly welcome a hearty hand-shake from his many friends. He wishes to be remembered at his accustomed place. Fourth and Broad Streets. WILLS PROTESTS PERMIT FOR DEMPSEY FIRPO MATCH BY N. Y. BOXING COMMISSION TWO ```markdown ``` THE LIFE OF JOHN H. HARRIS MOST RECENT PHOTO OF SEN.. ATOR MAGNUS JOHNSON. Magnus Johnson, Farmer Labor- force, whom Minnesota has elected to fill the office of Governor of Senate created by the death of Knute Nelson. Johnson defeated Gov. J. A. O. Preus, a Republican, by a large majority. A WILLS PROTESTS PERM FIRPO MATCH BY N. Y CHALLENGE LONG ON FILE Manager Mullins says Commission Hog Had Papers for a Year—Not to Take Court Action. New York, July 29.—Aroused over the announcement of the world's heavy weight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Luis Firpo scheduled by Tex Rickard for the Polo Grounds on September 14. Paddy Mullins manager of Harry Wills, Negro challenger for the title, yesterday announced he would appear before the State Athletic Commission meeting to morrow afternoon to protest against the board issuing a permit for the bout. Mullins said he regards the projected Dempsey-Firpo bout as an effort on the part of Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns to dodge a bout between the champion and Wills. The New Orleans Negro has had a challenge to Dempsey on file with the State Athletic Com. for more than a year. Mullins said, and he added he intended to make every effort to have the Commission compel Dempsey to box Wills before the champion engages Firpo. Mullins however denied emphatically that he would consult with legal tail ent to determine if there was not some way to prevent the Dempsey-Firpo bout if the commission's action was unfavorable to the case of Wills. The denial came from Mullins when reports reach er him that he would seek legal redress. "I know nothing about seeing any lawyers in the interest of Wills," said Mullins at his home in Brooklyn yesterday. "Reports that I contemplate such action are ridiculous. I besithe to dignify the report with a denial. The only action I plan is with the State Athletic Commission. I intend to be present at the meeting Tuesday when I will attempt to press Wills' bona fide challenge which has been in the commission's possession for more than a year WILL HAVE TO WAIT I don't know whether the commission will sanction a bout between Dempsey and Firpo in view of Wills' challenge. I am hopeful they will force Dempsey to meet Wills before the champion defends his title against Firpo. But if the commission sanctioned the Dempsey-Firpo contest there is nothing I can do except resume my waiting for Dempsey to give Wills his chance. "I have been patiently waiting for this now for more than two years. Jack Kearns promised me before he left for Montana that Wills would get his chance at the title after Dempsey finished with Tom Gibbons. When indications pointed to a further delay in a Dempsey-Wills bout I attempted to sign Wills with Firpo, the winner to meet Dempsey. I even tried to arrange a match between Wills and Willard. But I could get neither bout. Now I intend to press the matter and see if I can't get some action." Unless William Muldoon, chairman of the State Athletic Commission, as outvoted at tomorrow's meeting of the board, Mulllins will be informed by the sport governing authorities that the Dempsey Firpo match has the sanction of the commission. Muldoon expressed approval of the proposed bout last Saturday when announcement was made by Promoter Rickard that he had completed arrangements for the match. At that time Muldoon declared that he PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD ATHLETIC MIT FOR DEMPSEY- Y. BOXING COMMISSION --- 口 GOWN DISPLAYED IN LONDON— WITH A TOUCH OF THE ORIENT An unusual and striking gown, the sleeves of which are embroidered with Chinese lettering. Worn at the opening Cricket Match between Oxford and Cambridge in London. though Firpo was big and strong enough to give Dempsey a battle for the title and added that the State Athletic Commission would recommend that Dempsey receive a boxing license in this State when the champion made application. Dempsey at present has no license to box in this State. Reports have been circulated that the Cromwell A. C., which has Wills's signature to a contract for a Dempsey bout, would throw its influence back of the protest of Mullins on the Dempsey-Firpo batlle, but these reports could not be verified yesterday. One boxing follower who professes to be in close touch with the situation expressed doubt as to whether the Dempsey-Firpo bout would be held as sched indicating that a concerted propa ganda drive is to be undertaken in Wills' behalf with the object of preventing the bout. Mullins declared he knew nothing of such a plan. RICKARD TAKES REST. Setlisted with his completed task and belived in the knowledge that the work of actually signing and "placing the bout and selecting a date has been accomplished. Promoter Rickard yet today enjoyed a day away from all business cares. At Madison Square Garden where he was sought in his office, Rickard was said to be on a motor trip in the suburbs. Unsuccessful efforts were made to reach Rickard at his home. Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, remained in Saratoga Springs yesterday, making arrangements there for Dempsey's training activities. The champion's manager is expected back to town today to enlist the services of several sparring partners. It is under stood Floyd Johnson, Iowa heavy weight, will be one of Dempsey's sparring partners when the title holder starts preparing for Firpo. Bermondsey Billy Wells, English welterweight, who assisted materially in preparing Dempsey for the heby match is also slated to work as a sparring partner of the champion. Wells returned yesterday from the Middle West and has an appointment with Manager Kearns's day, when he expects to receive instructions for reporting to Dempsey's camp. Dempsey is expected here tomorrow or Wednesday, according to latest information. The champion, last heard of on a fishing expedition near his birthplace, Manassa, Colo., has been advised by Kearnn to hurry East for the training campaign which confronts him. Whether Dempsey will repair it medially to Saratoga Springs will not be known until Kearns this afternoon doubles the champion's plans. It is understood, however that Dempsey contemplates only a month of training. Under this arrangement it is possibly the title holder will spend about a week here. MASON'S CIRCUIT DRIVE BEATS CHESTER 3 TO 2. MASON'S CIRCUIT DRIVE BEATS CHESTER 3 TO 2. (Preston News Service) ATLANTIC CITY, August 2—The Brown Babe Ruth took a toehold on the horsehide and crashed it over the right field fence for a round trip. This crash which came in the eighth meant a victory to the Bacharach Giants and a defeat for the Chester team last Wednesday at the Bacharach park with a score of 3-2. It was one of the longest drives of the THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA M. T. DOME By J. M. Baer WHAT ARE YOU TESTING OUT MY DOING EMPTY? CIRCULATION! WHY IS IT THAT WHEN I STAND ON MY HEAD ALL MY BLOOD PUSHES THERE BUT WHEN I STAND ON MY FEET IT DOESN'T ALL GO TO MY FEET? BECAUSE THEY AIN'T EMPTY! C Adolpho Luque, star of the Cincinnati Nationals, has been crowned "The Ace of Pitchers in 1923 Baseball." He pitches a great deal like Christy Mathewon, and attracted world-wide attention when he won two games on the same day from Boston, running his 1923 record to 15 M. T. DOME WHAT ARE YOU DOING EMPTY? WHEN I STAND ON IT DOESN'T ALL GO TO season. As he came sprinting down the home stretch an excited fan ran out and handed him a piece of money; an ice cream vender distributed free sweets, in fact there was a general rejoicing. The game stood at a tie of 2 all up until Mason gave this timely clout for the circuit. Both pitchers were at their best and the fielding of each team was par excellent. Henderson twirled for the locals, while Mehann was on the mound for the visitors. Each allowed but seven hits. Only one error was scored during the game. The fielding feature of the day were double plays by each team. Jones, Parpetti, and Henderson figured in the double out for the Bacharachs. SOME BIG DOINGS MAY HAPPEN IN NEGRO BASEBALL CHICAGO, August 2.—Joe Rush, owner of the Birmingham Black Barons and C. S. Lewis, owner of the Memphis Red Sox, are here in a conference with Rube Foster, president of the Negra National Baseball League, relative to those two teams joining the senior circuit. The two southern owners insist that their clubs are equal to big company, in which they desire to travel, and point to the win of the Birmingham Black Barons over Milwaukee in the series recently closed. In this series, the southern club won two games, tied one and lost the other. There is a feeling throughout the circuit as far as the fans are concerned that the league would be benefited by the admission of these two clubs, inasmuch as most of the fans, as well as the ball players at the present time, hie mostly from the sunny southland. While no decisive action has yet been taken on this matter, a tentative agreement has been reached whereby the clubs of the Nationa League shall meet these two clubs in a series of games. (Wide World Photos) The Hon. Herbert Hoover tells the citizens of Wrangell that their land is not merely "attached for rations" but that Alaska is an important part of the Union. President Harding and Governor Bone of Alaska are seen at the left HARRY WILLS IS SIDE- TRACKED BY MONEY GRABBERS (Preston News Service) NEW YORK, August 3—Far from the maddening crowd in his small apartment in Harlem, Harry Wills, Bronze Panther of New Orleans, the silent and waiting "shadow" of Champion Jack Dempsey, has again been caught as the mill of the Gods grinds slowly but inexorably. For Wills has been side-tracked again as in his never ending quest for a crack at the Utah mauler. And this time, his quest has been literally sidetracked through the matching of Dempsey and Luis Flarpo, a South American, who has nothing but a strong right arm and an almost bestial savageness to warrant the fight. Firpo, whose rise has been carefully guided through the money-making hounds who place the value of a dollar before any legitimate claims, is a "made" fighter. His career has been carefully guarded by those who can see his commercial value. So far as his having earned match with Dempsey, no one with the slightest degree of fairness will concede. Firpo showed conclusively that he has really no claim to a fight with Dempsey and now it is stated that the fight will take place some time in September. After that, it is hinted that Willis may meet Dempsey in October or the early part of November. But who knows. Perhaps by that time, another "hope" will have come forth and Willis will again be sidetracked. And if he is, then it is just as well to kiss his most fond hopes good-bye. For it is an assured fact that he is not getting any younger and Father Time will soon be making inroads on his wonderful constitution. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet --- No longer need you wish for beautiful hair. A marvelous preparation has been discovered that quickly changes coarse, homely hair into long, lovely, silky locks, sheen, sheen, sheen, sheen, and stops dandruff and itching scalp. 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NEW YORK CITY, August 2.—With the tennis season well under way and with the rapid approach of the big National Tournament in Chicago the latter part of this month, the court game is receiving added impetus as the weeding out process (Continued on the Sixth Page.) THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE ```markdown ``` ```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. 15 ——————————— zs ee “(Published Beery Saturday by John Mitchell, Je. ‘aI North’ Vourth ‘Street, Michomd, Va. BDITOR, - JOHN MITCHELL, JR. call communications totended for, pubicatio eters “at the Peat "OMfce. St Richmond, Virginia econ chaos matter. SUBSORIPTION RATES Foreign Subecripiions 120000000 alt SATURDAY......AUGUST 4, 1923 People, who amount to anyttxing can nct live on “Easy Street.” peerless ee eee You may ubuse the preachers a! you wam, but they still retain a pow: ertal influence upon the masses. sea ee Sometimes, the outlook {s dark and gloomy, but th's should cause no hal:- ing in the onward march. God is over us all as ' When you lose one friend if you are trying to do right, God will raise up another to the place of the ore Tost ee? “ "he political outlook is mixet. ‘Thise, who are winning local victories have not enough following to win nat- eal ones ein pairs ei Be ae Some people are so sensitive thi they do. not know how to get along in This world and they are all the tine mirerable Colored folks, do not lose heart. Got ig not dead, despite the many agera- vatious and persecutions, to which we are being subjected. enna He polite and obliging. Our white friends ore on the increase, even though some of our white enemies ave most active We are of the opinion that those, who have haa the most dealing with om: people will agree that tle great- est enemy of the Negro is the Negro. eee People, who climb high must expect to he targets for tose, who have been outstripped in the race of life, Never give up, Press onward to the goal of euczess and all will be well ——_—$_+—____ Many people grumble, ust to bo grumbling. In many instances, they themselves are the most miserable. ‘There are enough aggravations i. this life te keep one grumbling all the time We thank our friends for respond- ite to our call for money. That sent in now is reaching us when our expenses are heaviest. We had hoped to sené personal letters of thanks but we are fer bebind in this task. May God bless the senders. (me of our contemporaries com ments upon the fact that the last ra port of the National Association for tho Advancement of Colored People Saows a marked reduction in the cir culation of the New York Crisis, This shows that the officials of that gre: organization will tell the truth and will not doctor the reports, If the great work accomplished by that or ganization will not tend to show to ovr people that its work and its publi cetions shovld be liberally supported then it 4s a reflection upon the color: ©! yeople them-ves and not upen the organization. Secretary James Welton Johnson has proven himself to be the right man in the right place. H's tireless, energetic watchful €¢. forts in behalf of the fundamental Tights of the rac» has drawn the ai: mitation of every rightthinking citi. zen in this country. We do not always agree with tH positions of some o* our groups, but it is a velf-evident fact that the New York Crisis should be tberaily supported and that th: aubseription price should be (creas. ec, It caunet be successfully operated ay as Jow a vrice as the management ts now chareing. It ts one of the beat Potiodieals ever placed before our people. The following report was unanimous! 'y adopted by the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, Dr. Evans Payne, President: July 232, 1923 We your committee submit the following report— In keeping with your appointment last Monday we have made a careful investi- gation 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 there- fore report to you that we deem it advisable to encourage the members of this Confer- ence to advise the depositors, as far as practical and possible, to comply with the regeliiaealg of the plan, to the end that the Receivers be removed from the Mechan- | ics Savings Bank... : by Steerer ge GENERAL WOOD'S TROUBLES. Gov. General Leonard Wood is hay ing some trouble in the Philippine: on account of bis attitude towards the independence of the islands over which We has charge. The administra tive department of the government hae resigned as a protest to his alleg ¢' (isregard of Philippine sent!meu and the leaders of the movement have dcvided to make an appeal to Prest dent Warren G. Harding, whose pol! cies, Dr. Wood te carrying out. They m‘xbt as well make an appeal aga’ to General Wood himself, so far « any hope of reliet is concerned. Filipino independence ts the prod uct of anviden anda platform advane et by President Woodrow Wilsoa who saw in the adoption of this policy a chance to avoid a war with Japa) and embarrassing entanglements witt ‘he rest of the world. He would not faye been able to. put into operatior this Just proposition, had he remain , President, any more than Presi ert Grover Cleveland was able make good b's promise. to the lat queen for reimbursement on accoun! of the rape of the Hawaiian Islands o waich she was at one time the recog nized head, or Prosident Harding wa: able to keep his promise with refer ence ‘to the Liberian: Loan, which 1 new “sleeping the sleep, that knows ni waking” in the United States Senate ‘Yhey can continue to agitate an appeal to the Coniress. When they su: ceed in convorting or changing th porulac branch of the Government the rest ix easy. There ts no doubt ‘1 the world. but what we should get ou of the Philippines, but to get the peo ble of this country to realize that it i: in the nature of a powder magazine « spark which may engage us tp an other warlike conflagration is aifotn er question. The people of this coun try want peace. The politicians wan| more exploitations and more offices ‘The Philippine representatives hav a job, on their hands and so have th United States of America. YMESIDENT HAKDING DEAD. The death of President Warren G. Harding at San Franc!sco, Thursday, Angnst 2, 1923 at 7:30 P. M., caused a sucek which bas reveroerated around tae world, It is one of the mysteries of the centuries just how the hand f death should have touched tfm upon the culmination of a most successfu: administration. His trip to Alaska was evidently too much for him and the reminder of the axiom, “Man pro- po-es as God disposes” is self-evident in this case. He had many problems confronting him and it . is appareat ‘Lat his outward demeanor did not shov the disappointments that raged within his breast, A trip. to have been the culmination of his administration has turned out to he a funeral procession. There 1s undoubtedly a super-power that con- trols the destiny of mon as well as of nations. When Warren G. Harding passed away, a new chapter was end ed in the history of the nation. Vic: President Calvin Coolidge of Massa- Omvetta is now Presftint of the Unit ed States. The Old Bay Stare has com: unto its own. The rule 's to speed the [parting and weleomb the coming guest. Certainly friend and foe alike will lay wreaths of honor upon the ‘tomb of one of the most popular and | lovable Chief Executives this nation has ever known. Durant, Okla. Aug. 2—J. D. Blantor and E. H. Stevenson, alleged local off. c.rs in the ku Klux’ Klan, were sen terced to 30 days in jail and fined by District Judge P. Newman last Tues- diy on a charge of contempt of cour: fr refusal to produce klan records as oidered by the dtatrict court grand sere. _fHE RIORMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND., VIRGINIA ~ Respectfully submitt E. Payne D.J. Bradford T, J. J, Mosby J.S. Johnson | World-Famous “:| Colored Band and “<|Phonograph Star to “| Appear in Richmond. | A AE “knb Cy i SARA SQUIE | MARTIN © |_PAMOUS PHONOGRAPH STAR) EE Esai oop ete ON’ FRIDAY NIGHT, AUG, ioatoes! music lovers and all whove Hking for syncopated music f9 such as to appre clate the originator of this style of entertainment will be afforded an op- portunity of hearing what is styled the greatest popular orchestra of all ttmes—HANDY'S ORIGINAL BAND, with W. C. HANDY himself, With Handy'sBand will come SARA MARTIN: ~ the Sensational Colored Phonograph Singer, whose blues records have at: tained such g widespread popularity that it has been necossary to quad- ruple the output of her disks the past six months, Ever since ‘her first smashing hit, “Sugar Blues,” the name ot SARA MARTIN has ‘been known from Coagt to Coast. She has recorded hit after hit since her first release, and has been galled the “WORLD'S GREATEST BLUES SINGER.” Cenainly no colored singer in modern times hag scored such an amazing uecess as SARA MARTIN. She has just received an offer to ap- pear im London, but has abandoned ‘her fore%gn appearances in order to fill her American tour. Her appear. ance here with Handy will mark one of the few stops being made on a Special tour which has been booked for her by the National Music League, Inc. , HANDY himself will lead his own band. which {s suffcient notice that the KING OF JAZZ will again do- light local theatre-goers as no other band, leader of the present day can do. “He retains his original band, with a few new faces among the per: sonnel and he is authority for the statement that this fs the greatea organization he has ever taken or tour. THE HANDY-MARTIN CONCERT Will, BE GIVEN AT THE CITY AUDITORIUM. Tickets on sale at SPORT SHOP 616 Bast Broad Street. ONE KILLED, SEVEN INJURED IN PRISON RIOT, (Preston Newa Service) Bilenville, N. Y.. Aug. 3.—One priso ner is dead and a guard is said to bs dying and seven other guards aro more or less seriously injured as the result of a riot Inst Tuesday night of tie supper hour in the mess hall o¢ the home for mental delinquents in Nupanceh. near here. It 's said that tie trouble started when Phillip Sasa a Porto Rican, started a fight with aotber inmete, Sasso was knocked down and died from a fractured sku) when he fell to the concrete floor ee SENDS PROTEST TO HARDING. Washington. D. C.. Aug. 2—A tele: rym as received last week by Direo- tor General Hinea of the War Veter an’s Bureau from the National Associ: ation fot the Advancement of Colored Poopl asking the removal of Cci. Rebert H. | Stanley, commanding the Veterans’ Hospital at Tuskegee. Ala.. Lilly Land @o. Selling Colored People Lots in the Lincoin Court to Roanoke, Virginia, on Easy Terms. We recently placed on the market about 400 lots on the LINCOLN COURT to the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to be sold to Colored Peop'e at @ very reasonable price and en terms of approximately 5 pey cent down and 2 1-2 per cent. each month without interest or taxes, wit: «n insurance @lause 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 oa. ‘obinion are absolutely the best propositions that have ever been offar- ed the Colored People in the City of Roanoke. * 4 It sesenes. call at once at ouc Roanoke Office, 634 MacBain Buila- ing and ask a-free automobile ride “9 look.»s¢ the l¢tgon,the LIN- COLN COURT. If interested act qu'ckly ‘an we believe abe ‘These lote, will be sold in the near future. We also have a number of chotce lots and truck farms located in the cities of Binefield, Princeton, Tieckloy and Montaalm, ,W, Ye.. that, we are selling Colored People on thé'same above son PBaaihbaas, i 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 xceed $7.00, but if you can’t go now be suré’and write ue at Princeton, W. Vq., stating wha: you gre interested in and we will have one of-our salesmen see you and explain: our apposition fully. HOME OFFICE, PRINCETON, W. V.A: and a letter was received at the White House asking President Harding for his support of such action. It is charg. ed that Col. Stanley had “tolerated ' recent Ku Klux Klan Anti-Negro dem: oustrations at Tuskegee. ‘The communications charged that Negro nursers had bebn- discharged frem the hospital “without cause” and asked the President to institute an in vest'gation of €he conditions which ‘were termed a “national scandal.” Col. Stanley was accused of connivance in tts recent klan invasion of the hospi- ‘tals MOTHER ACOUSED OF SETTING AFIRE TO AWAKEN GIRL Washington, D.C. Aug. 2.—Miss Ruth Washington, 17 years old, who res'¢es w th her mother, Mrs. Rose Catherine McPherson, was said to be sleepin. tke sleep of the just last Thursday and ai) the calls and shakings of her motk er to arouse hor were without avail. it is claimed that at 10:30 the girl was still asleep and Mrs. McPhervo:, a- rding to the palice got out the kero “ne cin and liberally spr’nkled her sleeping daughter and the bed upon witch sije slept. A match was applied it {8 said, and the flames leaped up: ward, The girl is said to have awaken ed_and got up quickly W tly a'd of a few chemicals from a nearby fire department, which rushes tc the scene of the conflagration, the bivze was quickly put out. Miss Wash fucton was s'ightly scorched. The girt wes sent to the Gallingor Hospital for freatment and her mother was arrested aud lodged in Jel. A charge of arsor vos placed against her. NEGROES OF NORTH CAROLINA HAVE FINE GARDENS (Preston News Service.) Kaleigh, N.C. Aug. 3.—Approx: metely 2.000 pledge cards have bees retvrned to the local Negro farm: agints by Negro farmers of North Car ona, sthw'ng that they are now grow ‘nz s'x or mons vegetables in their home gardens. According to Director Hill tho Negroes of the State bave shown considerable enthusiasm in tris work. Reports received from i3 Negro agents at work under Dr. Hall ix: the thickly populated, Negro dis. tricts show that the compaign is meet ing with marked stedess, + oe WIFE WANTED! Would like to correspond with a re- fined lady for the pleasure of life Michigan City, Ind. P O Box 52 W. HL Stokes S.P. Robinson W. T. Johnson Committee. Correspondence. ROANOKE ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman an. notinees the marriage of their daugh fer, Amelia to Rev. James Lockhart ‘The marriage takes place Saturday August 4, 1913. They will leave Sun: day, the 6th for Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Clinton E. Smith, 901, corner Ninth Avenue and Fourth " Street, East Roanoke carries fresh country erceries, with hams as a specialty. He sends out mail ordérs all over the country. He has a splendid place kept in the neatest santtary style. See this young man of our race and give him a trial. Mrs. Luctile Glenn Wallace and Ietle sen of Detroit, Mich. vikited eer mother, Mra. Alico Gilberg, 111 Sixth Avenue, N. W. After a three weeks stay they left for home Tuesday, | Rev. James 8. Hatche; was at his best at Mt. Zion A. M. i, Church lagt Sabbath. His message at night on Cain and Abe} was a gem. Two visiting Presiding Elders at tended eh First District Conference held gt Rocky Mount, Va. by P. BE. T. W. Cotton. They ‘were Dr. Seaton and, P. EB. I.saac Ewer. pleasant session was held. Mrs. Magnolia Penn was the re Preventative from Mt. Zion Sundas School and made a very concise ani detailed report Sunday morning Brother Calhoun H. Howard, the |pioneer of African Methodism in Vit Bin‘a represented the Church in the capactty of the steward. He mady a very fine report Sunday night. Only one man applied for the min. istry and he was past 50 years o| ago. The absence of young appl! cants was sad indeed. Ebeneze; will entertain the District Confer ence in 1994, Mr. Moses Poss'nger died Sunday 5 A. M. after a short illness. ‘The funerat took place from the residence ef Sir C. W. Thompson July 30, a 2 o'clock. Ht was one of Roanoke’ oldest citizens. Mrs. Josephine McGimpsey ha: been removed home from Burrel Memorial Hospital, where she is get ting on nicely. Misa A}ice Cooper who came hom from Memph¥s, Tenn. to spend ¢ month with her mother and sisters and was taken very sick, is muct improved. She is with he; sister Mrs. Nannie King on Fairfax Avenu (Continued on Page 5) ariae . The National Idea! Benefit Society INCORPORATED A LIVE PROGRESSIVE FRATERNAL, ORGANIZATION Founded: July 1912 Home Office, 210 E. 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Sokols and Education al Groups, 3 nd SHHOS SH0GS Seees THE PLANET Umbrella Coupon GooD. FOR FIVE VorEs.* eo000 cocee Coeoe 4, Read The Planet for information concerning the world’s “doings” and watch our advertisements. May bap you wil see the very thing you have been looking for 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. (Continued from Page 5) Mr. and Mrs. George Jeter left the city ten days ago to visit Columbia, Ohio and Chicago, Ill. They returned last week, reporting a very pleasant trip. The Valley Baptist Association of Virginia will convene at the Hill St. Church next Wednesday. Rev. D. R. Powell and his people are making every necessary preparation to care for this august body. FULTON NOTES The Sunday Schools of Rising Mt. Zion, Mt. Calvary and Union Level were well attended last Sunday. The superintendensos of the respective schools are as follows: Messrs. Arthur White, Frank Jeter and Charlie Jeffress. The services at Mt. Calvary last Sunday were very electrifying. Our pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Thused as his basis the Scribes and the Pharisees. The subject drawn was, "Formalism and Hypocrisy." At night, Dr. L. C. Garland, passoe of Union Baptist Church, South Richmond preached for the benefit of the Sunday School. The message was very encouraging. Rev. G. W. Coleman preached last Sabbath at the New Vine Baptist Church, Charles City County, nRew. C. B. Jefferson preached in the morning at one-Brook Road Baptist Church. The Mt Calvary Baptist Sunday School will run their annual picnic to the River Side Park, the second Monday in August. Adults, 60c.; children, 30c. Refreshments sold on the grounds. Mr. Frank Jeter, Supt. Missis Elaine Lightner, Secretary. Rev. Elijah Hicks, Jr. preached at [ ] lnion Level Baptist Church all day last Sunday. Tomorrow the 13th anniversary of the Fulton Beneficial Club will be held at the Church, 3:30 P. M. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. The choir of Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Henrico County, listened to a very helpful message last Sunday night from their pastor, Rev. W. L. Tuck. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Sunday marks the second, anniversary of our beloved pastor, Rev. O. B. Simms. He will preach the anniversary sermon and deserves the presence of every member of Rising Mt. Zion Church and extends a special invitation to every friend. On last Sunday at 3:30 P. M. we were honored with the presence of Rev. H. N. Johnson, of Norfolk, Va., arropanied by an excellent solist, Mrs. Louise Dudley and wonderful pianist, Miss Louise Bush, of Norfolk. Mrs. H. N. Johnson was with us also. Rev. Johnson, a divine of about three months calling astounded the audience with his skillful and electrifying sermon rendered in our hearing. Never before, declares one authority, has he heard one with so recent a calling deliver himself so well. Rev. Johnson being one of Fulton's sons, we can't help but breathe a prayer to the Almighty for his success. He returned to Norfolk Sunday eye. Last Sunday at 8 P. M. the Silver Bell Orchestra rendered an excellent program. There are still some sick among us. Please go to see them. Don't forget the Moonlight down the James, given by the Ushers Club Monday, night, August 6. .. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Rev. W. M. Saunders the Dist. Supt. passed thru the city Monday en route to Bristol, Va. Rev. G. Oliver Wing and Miss Fannie L. Breckenridge attended the A.M.E. Dist. Conference at Rocky Mount Va. Mr. Tony Greenlee of New York City is visiting his son and daughter. Mrs. Sarah Calliver and Mr. Fred Greenlee. Miss Gladys Wilson of Pulaski, is visiting her sister. Mrs. James Chapman. Mr. Andrew Hickman of Blue Stone Junction is visiting his family. Rev. L. B. Alston was called to Max Meadows to preach the funeral of Miss Mary Calvin who died July 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Holliday and little grand-children and Mr. Dennis Carter were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith of Saunders Mines, Sunday. Mrs. Oakley Wilson and little daughter were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman and returned to their home in Pulaski, Sunday eve. Mr. and Mrs. Ell's Higgins of Glade Springs, Mrs. Mary Goode Miss Lucie Goode, of Abingdon and Mr. R. T. Lee of Bristol, Va., motored to Wytheville Sunday the guest of relatives and friends. Children's day at the M. E. church was quite a success. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James (Zeik, Bowens a fine baby boy July 26th Mother and son are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Hill and children and Mrs. Maude Johnson of Speed well were the guest of Miss Gurtrud Johnson Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burks a fine daughter who died instantly, but the mother is doing nicely. There were a great many fans rooting for Wytheville as they started for Bristol, Va. to play ball. Itev. Lafayette Anderson of Max Meadows, spent Sunday in Wytheville. Madame Vimer says that soon wedding bells will ring on Franklin street. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA EDW. STEWART 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. DEALER, IN FANCY GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS. PHONE. MADISON 1637 MONTGOMERY, W. VA. BISTRICT 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 TMS' Office at Once. Yours for the Betterment of the Race. W. L. WHITE, Organizer. J. S. NOEL, Acting Secy. 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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. N. A. A. C. P. ASKS REMOVAL OF TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL COMMANDER IN HARDING LETTER 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 image shows a large arched window with metal bars, set in a wall with a decorative molding. In the foreground, there is a wooden chair with a woven seat and backrest, positioned on a flat surface. The background is mostly dark with some light reflections, suggesting a dimly lit interior space. SIX Director General Hines of the Veterans' Bureau, has been asked in a telegram sent by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to remove Colonel Robert H. Stanley, at present commanding the Government Hospital for colored war veterans at Tuskegee, Alabama. The demand follows disclosure of charges that Colonel Stanley had permitted the use of the Government Hospital supplies by the ku klux klan, that he had failed to protect colored subordinates from the threats of mourn violence, and that a number of colored nurses who it was feared might reveal conditions at the hospital, were similarly discharged without cause. A letter to President Harding calling the Tuskegee Hospital a "national scandal" and asking for a definite stand by the Administration supplements the telegram. The telegram sent to Drector General Hines is as follows: "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People asks that Colonel Robert H. Stanley be removed immediately from command of Government Hospital for colored war veterans of Fuskegee. Our request is based upon information on file in your office, establishing conclusively the failure of Col. Stanley as commander of the Hospital to protect Negro subordinates against mob threats; and showing that Col. Stanley tolerated if he did not actually convince at Ku Klux invasion of the Hospital and use of Hospital supplies; further, that Negro nurses have been summarily discharged without cause. We ask the re-restatement of the three nurses removed without cause. Many other acts of discrimination are indicated as to which a number of white doctors of Col. Stanley's staff are ready and will be testify." THE LETTER, TO PRESIDENT HARDING The letter written to President Harding by James Welden Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is as follows: "Dear Mr. President:—"Unfortunately during your absence the Tuskegee Hospital situation has reached the stage of a national scandal. We have seen a body of lawless mobbists in the name of the klux klux klan attempting to defy the United States Government driving out colored men who had been appointed to work at the Tuskegee Hospital. We have seen the white commander of that hospital, Colonel Robert H. Stanley, failing to protect his colored subordinates who had been threatened with mob violence, reiterating that not complying at all." WILL YOU HELP END THE RECEIVERSHIP? activity in the Government Hospital under his command. "Let me recall to you the exact words of a letter written on April 28th, this Association by your Secretary Mr. Christian, at your direction: 'Your communication of April 19th has been submitted to the President and he directs me to make reply and say that the task of selecting and completing the colored staff for the management and administration of Tuskegee Hospital is well under way. It is the plan of the Director of the Veterans' Bureau with the approval of the President to man this institution completely with a colored personnel.' "Ie it the purpose of the United States Government to change its plan because a few mobbists make threats? Is political pressure in Washington going to retain in office a commanding officer who has shown himself so unfit as has Colonel Stanley? These questioned colored people throughout the nation and white people as well, are now asking. We cannot do otherwise than present them to you, for we have greatly and persistently warned your administration of the danger in making any concession whatever to the mo sentiment represented by the ku kux klan and by certain white people of Alabama. "We have already asked Director Ehmes to remove Colonel Stanley. We ask your approval for this action, preceded of course by a thorough investigation and substantiation of the charge against this officer. We ask furthermore for the exact continuance of the government's plan, that is, a complete colored staff of qualified physicians and nurses from the commanding offi down and, if necessary, United States troops in Alabama to see that they are not interfered with in the work to which their government has called them." (Signed:) JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Secretary National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." NEW JERSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRAISES N A A C P REPORT Arold F. Brigham, directing librarian of the free public library in New Brunswick, N. J., has written a letter in praise of the N. A. A. C. P. Annual Report. "It is plain to be seen," says Mr. Brigham, "that you have issued an Annual Report which is not merely a THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA cold record of the activities of the Association for the past year but which is also a source of important material which would stand any library in good stead for reference work." ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Continued from Page 2.) goes on. With inter-community, inter-urban and inter-sectional match being played throughout the east, in an effort to get those best qualified things are moving along surely. And with the arrival of Edgar G. Brown, national tennis champion, in the east, the improved playing of Ayres Saitch, Sylvester Smith, Tally Holmes and others in the class, done stares are all up in the air. Ayres Saitch, New York tennis "phenom," retained the New York State Championship last week, when he defeated Frank Jones in a thrilling match. But, perhaps the biggest surprise of all came in the women's singles, when Miss Alma Crawford defeated Mrs. Lottie Wain in one of the hardest fought matches of the season. The showing of Miss Crawford and the sensational playing of Mrs. Ann in shows that Miss Isadore Channels, national woman title holder, will have to be at her best to retain her title. DANNY EDWARDS OUT POINTS KID MICKEY. (Preston New Service) NEW YORK, August 1—Danny Edwards of the Golden West, colored bantamweight champion of the world and "Harlem's Pride," showed his real class here last Thursday night, when he decisively outpointed Kid Mickey of Newark, in the semi-final to the Dundee-Crkui fight. Edwards was scheduled to meet Irish Johnny Curtain, but for some reason the white lad failed to appear. The bout, scheduled to go six rounds, went but three. Edwards showed his real class in this bout. Outweighed by four pounds, he slid around the ring and Mickey was unable to land a solid punch. 'NUBY' JOE GANS GETS SUSPENDED IN HAVANA. HAVANA, CUBA, August 2.—The Cuban Boxing Commission has suspended "Nuby" Joe Gans for one HELP END THE RECE Look at the picture n just how much of vo year and assessed a fine of $50 for his poor showing in last Sunday's fight with Walker. JACK JOHNSON MAY BE SUED FOR A DIVORCE (Protest Home Service) NEW YORK, August 2.—John Arthur Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world, may be sued for a divorce by his white wife, Mrs. Lucile Cameron Johnson, according to a current rumor here. His wife intimated, it is said, that other women would be the grounds for a decree. It is claimed that Jack has had several affairs recently with other women, most of them of his own race. This has gotten on his white wife's nerves to such an extent that she cannot stand it longer. CHICAGO NEWS. Mrs. Lucy Edmondson of Indianapolis, Ind. is spending some time in the city on a visit with relatives and friends and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young. 4114 Calumet avenue. Hon. Wm. H. Fields of St. Louis Mo. National Grand Master of A. U. K. and D. of A. is to be in the city in a few days to complete final arrangements as to the coming annual session of the National Grand Council of the order which will convene at St. Louis, Mo. Morgan Park is rapidly being populated with members of the Race who are erecting many modern homes. This is becoming the most beautiful part or suburb around Chicago. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 4114 Calumet Venue has returned to the city from the grand lodge session of Knights and Daughters of Tabor which met in East St. Louis Ill. Mrs. Young was recelected secretary of the Endowment Department. M. T. Bailey, president the Alumni Association of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute at Petersburg Va. is expecting to have as his guest in the next few days Dr. John M. Gau d president of the Institute who is in the West and will stop one day whale enroute to Virginia Field day was observed on July 21st at the American Giants Ball Park with exercises by the Military Department of A. U. K. and D. of A. under command of Col. Jes. McCall Achille Landry, St. Joseph, Michigan spent considerable time in the city durin the past week having been called here on account of the sudden death of his uncle, August Levy. Burial was LIVERSHIP? of the Vault of THE our time you will give to made in this city. J. H. Simons, 1648 Monterey avenue popular real estate broker of that sect- ion, his just returned from a pleasant vacation spent with his family in Benton Harbor, Mich. WIFE OF FORMER N. CAROLINA GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE N A A C P CONFERENCE. Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett, wife of the former Governor of North Carolina,ba; accepted an invitation to address the Kansas City Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced today. Mrs. Bickett will represent the Inter-Racial Committees of the South. In her letter accepting the invitation, Mrs. Bickett said: "it shall be glad to be present at some of the sessions of this Conference as I feel that it will be helpful to me in the work that I am trying to do on the Inter-Racial Committee." Governor Bickett was one of the first Southern executives to denounce the revived Ku Klux Klan and while in office took a strong stand against mob violence in North Carolina. Mrs. Bickett served in France as hostess to American soldiers of the expeditionary forces. JAR. WMLDON JOHNSON WRITES ON "WHAT AMERICA OWES THE NEGRO." Article Published in "Our World" For August. "The Negro is the creator of the only things artistic that have yet sprung from American soil and been universally acknowledged as distinctive American products," according to James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, writing in the August "Our World." (Published at 9 East 37th Street, New York City.) After reciting that Negroes sailed with Columbus explored with Navaroe fought in every war on American soil, and contributed by their labor to the nation's prosperity Mr. Johnson says: "However, honorable and glorious a is the Negro's record, it is not the most important story about him in America. For a display of the elements of stamina and courage and loyalty and of intelligence, it does not begin to compare with his peace record. It is in the victories of peace that, the Negro has demonstrated his highest claim to full membership in the groups that enter into the making of America. It is in the victories of peace that he has stood the test of the more essential qualities of manhood and citizenship—of stamina, patience, sacrifice, courage, determination intelligence and faith in oneself. Indeed, in my opinion, it requires greater courage and a higher degree of qualities, mental and spiritual, for a Negro to be a successful, respected and self-respectful citizen in say, Mississippi than it required for a Negro to win the Croix de Guerre in France." WARMIN UP! POLITICS THIRD PARTY SENTIMENT Popularity of Ford and election of Magnus Johnson causes third party talk. DES MOINES STOPS JIM CROW AT CITY BEACHES. --- Protest against race discrimination at Des Moines municipal bathing beaches, made by the Des Moines branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has resulted in the passage of a resolution by the Des Moines City Council, providing that there shall be no discrimination "at any of the city bathing beaches or parks on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." The delegation of the N. A. A. C. P. headed by Messrs. S. Joe Brown and Charles P. Howard, claimed that a Negro had been ordered off one of the Des Moines beaches by a custodian. The delegation included Mrs. George Young, Mrs. L. R. Willis and James B Morris Deputy County Treasurer. The resolution barring discrimination was introduced by Mayor Garver of Des Moines. SKILLED NEGRO WORKERS COMING NORTH. A survey conducted by Phil H. Brown of the U. S. Department of Labor into Negro workers in Northern in industries discloses that many skilled Negro workers are among the northward bound migrants, according to a report forwarded by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Among the number examined, the largest per centage went to the State of Ohio, the states next following being Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey and New York. The Department finds that many migrants go to border states and there work to accumulate funds with which they then travel further North. The workers examined are employed by 273 firms engaged in the following industries; iron and steel foodstuffs, leather, machinery, tobacco, automobiles, paper bags, copper articles, boilers billiard tables, brass articles, chain, bricks, oil, saws wire, railroad equipment, mont, rubber, glass, textiles, china ware, cement, paper, construction and transportation. GEORGIA SOLONS WOULD CHECK MIGRATION BY LEGISLATION. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., July 27.—The labor situation has grown so acute in Georgia that employers in all parts of the state are taking cognizance to such an extent that an effort to check the migration of Negro and other farm labor was given as the reason by the authors for the introduction of a bill in the Georgia legislature last Thursday, which would make it a felony for any person or concern to solicit labor in Georgia for other states. Punishment would be a prison term of not less than three years nor more than seven. "Passage of this bill," representative Do Laplierre one of the authors, declared "will result in checking the excess of Negroes and other farm lands in Georgia to other states. It does not allow even Licensed laborants to operate in the state. The present labor situation in Georgia de mands relief legislation and this mense one is one which we think best to provide relief." GOTHAM POLICE AVERT MOB VIOLENCE. 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Agents Wanted. Write for our money making plan and circulars. Make Your Hair Beautiful Correspondence Shows Crying Need of a Branch of Tile Urban League to Look After the Interests of Our Group in this Community. Through the efforts of various persons and committees some long standing needs of the colored sections of the city have been brought to the attention o. proper officials of the city government and some relief given, many others await attention. But as we have no direct voice in the city government, and have no properly equipped organizations to ceaselessly work for such improvements, we do not get what we are justly entitled to. Many of the forward looking colored and white citizens and city officials are desirous of remedying such conditions, and are now trying to establish a branch of the Urban League in Richmond to handle these matters, and all other problems affecting the welfare of the colored people of Richmond. The following correspondence shows plainly that our cooperation is desired by the city officials and that they are working to effect changes in our sections. (Copy.) Officer of Department of Public Works City Hall, Richmond, Va. Atten J. Saville, Director. July 19, 1923 Mr. W. A. Jordan. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. 527 N. Second Street. Richmond, Va. Dear Mr. Jordan:—Your very courteous letter of the 18th received. I was glad to be of any assistance to help get your proposition in shape. We have been trying for two years to get the section of the city occupied by colored people in good condition. We have been able through the cooperation of various societies to get this section improved. I hope next Winter and Spring, through the efforts of your various societies you can encourage the colored people to plant some flowers in both their front and back yards. in both their work and stock yards. Any time we can help in a program of improving conditions we will be glad to do so. 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BOYS HOME IN WEST VIRGINIA RICHMOND BAPTIST S. S. UNION TO COST OVER $150,000. (Preston News Service) Parkersburg, W. Va., Aug. 3.—T. T. Stansbury local architect employed by the state board of control, to prepare plans and specifications for the new State Industrial Home for Negro boys at Maggie, eight miles north of Pt. Pleasant says that the proposed in-still will cost over $150 000. KU KLUX KLAN MAY BUY A COLLEGE IN INDIANA. (Preston News Service.) Valparison, Ind., Aug. 3.—Negotiations have been started by the trustees of Valparison University in an effort to have the klan klan take over the school to prevent its financial collapse. it has been announced. It is claimed that prior to beginning negotiations with the klan an effort had been made to induce the Elks and also the Moose to take over the institution. WORK ON MEMPHIS SCHOOLS TO BE RUSHED (Preston News Service.) Memphis Tenn., Aug. 3. —Work has actually begun on the contract let for a new Negro schools throughout the county, declared Miss Susie M. Powers, county superintendent. The Milkington school is said will be the best of the new buildings and will cost $110.00 The Bartlett school will cost $8,000. The other new schools will be located as follows: Giffield, Mount Sinai Home Ferry, Benjestown, Bottom Bottom, Hickory Hill, Walsh and Forest. The erection of these schools will mean capacity for nearly 2,000 Negro children. The improvements have been badly needed for months. Funds for the building of these schools will come from the proceeds of the bond issue for county schools sold June 12. It is said that plans are now being considered by the county board for erection of new schools at Lee Wood, Brunswick, Cordova and Brooks avenue. A large addition to the Manassas Street School is also being considered. This is the largest Negro school in the county, having an enrollment of 1,200. It is claimed that most of these improvements will be completed if time for the opening of the fall term of the schools. The summer schools woe largely attended. It is thought that this extraordinary show of interest in the education of Negro children in Tennessee will greatly check migration from the State. The claim advanced by most of the Negroes leaving the south is that they find better educational advantages in the North for their children. WILL THE METHODISTS SIDE STEP NEGRO BUGAROO --- (Preston Neva Service) Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 2.—According to expressions of many prominent churchmen in various parts of the country indications are that an effort will be made to bridge over the Negro question with reference to merger of the Methodist church, North and South. The plan requires the changing by each branch of its constitution to provide for the merger of the general conferences of the two divisions, which heretofore have held separate meetings every four years. Both general conferences and the annual conferences of the church must ratify the changes. It is thought that in many sections of the south the measure will encounter great and stubborn opposition. The status of the ministerial standing of the Negro bishops and clergymen will remain unchanged, Dr. Harris said. As in the past there still remains the question of equality with white ministers. However the northen division have taken them in on the same plane. The provisions are so arranged that Negro bishops are not to preside over any white conferences. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER So that every Lady and gentleman may be just what H.J.A Quinine Hair Dressing will do to straighten and beautify hair, we are making the following remarkable offer: 4.10 receipt of $1.60 we offer. 4 boxes of Hi-JA Quinine Hair Dressing and 1 bottle of Hi-JA Coconut, Shampoo. (Value of this sale ment, $1.25) Send $1.60 RICHMOND BAPTIST S. S. UNION twenty-eight Sunday Schools comprising the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union are battling with each other for first place in the great Pew Rally to be held at 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School, Sunday August 5. 1923 at 3:30 P.M. A service medal will be presented to the Superintendent of the School raising the largest amount per school. Every school has an equal chance to win this honor. The officers and committee have striven hard to arouse the schools in this effort. A lovely program has been arranged. Three hundred dollars ($300.00) is the amount aimed at by the workers. Every school is expected to be in place on time ready for work at 3:30 P. M. Many friends have followed the Union meetings this year. All are co-curdily invited to those social exercises. W. S. MORGAN, Pres. C. B. JEFFERSON, Cor. Sec. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH August 5-13, 1923. Location: Corner or Leigh and First Streets. 8:30 P. M. Communion—Sermonette by the pastor. ORGAN RECITALS—PROGRAM Every evening at 8:30 P. M. Sunday, Aug. 5—Recital; Ebenezer Choir. Monday Aug. 6.—Recital; Moore St. Choir. Tuesday, Aug. 7.—Recital; Second Baptist Choir. Wednesday, Aug. 8.—Recital; Fifth St. Baptist Choir. Thursday, Aug. 9.—Recital; Sixth Mt. Zion Choir. Friday, Aug. 10.—Recital; Fourth Baptist Choir. Sunday, Aug. 12.—First Baptist Cairn. Monday, Aug. 13.—Capitol City Lodge Elks' Band. All are welcome to the above services in connection with the opening of our newly-installed organ. Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D. pastor; W. L. Johnson cork. BRISTOW TAKES POST AS BANK EXAMINER Successes Richardson as Head of Banking Division of Corporation Commission. Myron E. Brisseau, formerly of Gloucester county, today assumed the duties of chief bank examiner for Virginia and head of the banking division of the state corporation commission, succeeding F. Briggs Richardson resigned. 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