Richmond Planet

This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MICHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET FIGHT HARD TO SAVE THE LIFE OF CONVICTED MAN. "BOSSY" PATTERSON'S CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT--ATTORNEY W. F. DENNY AND ASSOCIATE SCORE AGAIN. Case to be Re-heard Before the Supreme Tribunal. VOL. XL, NO. 40 FIGHT LII "BOSSY" SUPREMI AI Case to b The Supreme Court of Appeals has granted Patterson a second writ of error, and since the right of appeal statute has been repealed no writ or error is granted until the judges see an error in the record, then a writ of error is equivalent to a new trial. This case has caused some comment all over the country, because of the way Patterson's attorneys have handled the courts. It will be remembered that on the 29th day of January 1922 one Mr. I. Seld was killed by some unknown person. Patterson was arrested tried and convicted and first he was to die in the electric chair April 5th 1922 but through his attorneys Messrs Wm. F. Denny, B. F. Harris and with the great assistance of W. A. Hewlett a motion for a new trial was heard on that day by the trial court which was adverse to the interest of the accused, hence a second day was set wif: July 7th, but these attorneys were determined to try the case out, in the court of last resort and after the case was taken to the Court of Appeals behold the contention of Patterson's lawyers was upheld and the Attorney General confessed error and the boys did not even have to appear in Court to argue the case. A second trial started May 31st of this year and lasted three days and after a hot trial the jury again brought in a verdict of guilty and fired his punishment at death, whereupon Patterson was commanded to stand up and say whether or not he had any thing to say why the court should not pass sentence upon him, then this man on trial for his life with elastic step arose from his seat and said the following: "Judge, do you think (Continued on Page 8) THE ST. LUKES HERE The Right Worthy Grand Council, I. O. of St. Luke has been in session here this week with delegates from all parts of the country. Mrs. McCormick, of Baltimore is R. W. G. Chief, although new officers have since been elected and will take charge. Mrs. M. L. Walker is Secretary-Treasurer. To the surprise of local people, it was decided to hold the next session in New York, where the progress of the Order has been most noticeable. Hon. Ernest Lyon delivered the principal address at the City Auditorium last Wednesday night, making a profound impression. Mr. Dennis Grice, head of the New York Division also spoke. The sessions have been held at St. Luke Hall and at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The Order is in a most flourishing condition. REV. BROWN AT UNION LEVEL Special services will be held at the Union Level Church, corner Gilham and State Streets, Fulton, all day next Sunday. Special programs will be rendered at all three services by talent from all sections of Richmond. Rev. W. E. Brown, of the Fourth Baptist Church will have charge of the day and will preach morning and night. The Sabbath Glee Club will appear at the night service and Rev. K. D. Turner will preach at the 3:30 o'clock service. Special efforts will be made in the financial drive to help liquidate the church debt. Rev. Brown has lobbied ardently to help Union Level on this banner day. He is one of Fulton's own boys and is making good in the avocation whereunto he was called. TWO MEN LYNCHED BY GEORGIA MOBS WHILE SHERIFFS ARE ABSENT FROM JAILS Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 17—Two Negroes were lynched in Georgia today. Early this morning a crowd of men broke in the Blackley County jail at Cochran, Ga. took a carved man named Alec Harris, chained with attacking a white woman, carried him twelve miles from town on the Dublin road, strung him to a tree and shot him to death. This mob was said to have been disguised and traveled in twelve automobiles from which the license numbers had been removed. The second lynching occurred in Houston County, where Lee Green colored was taken from officers, carried to the house of the woman he is alleged to have attacked. There he was strung to a tree and shot to death. This mob is said to have been compelled of seventy five men. The two counties in which the lynchings took place are in the center of the State, close to each other. Harris was serving a term on the chain gang for burglary at the time he was alleged to have committed the crime for which he was lynched. In took place last Wednesday. This mob tore a hole in the county jail and saved its way through a steel cage to get him. The sheriff was absent and no other jail officials were on duty, according to the information. In both cases when the sheriffs reached the scene the mobs were safe already to have dispersed. "I expect to use all the power of my office to prevent disorder and lawlessness in Georgia." Governor Walker said today on hearing of the lynchings of Green. The Governor said he would make an investigation. He announced no official reports had been received at his office. The Governor said any good citizen regrets lynchings as the courts should be permitted to proceed in an orderly manner, no matter how trying the circumstances may be in some instances. REV. DR. MOSBY EMPHATIC Able Divine Speaks Plainly. Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., spoke to a large audience at the New Baptist Church last Sunday morning. He dwell upon the fallacies of peculiarities of this Age, and commented upon the all-powerful influence of God and the necessity for advanced leadership. He was at his best and made a profound impression. The day was for the pastor's salary and a large collection was lifted. He urged the depositors of the Mechanics Saving Bank to rally, sign the petitions and do all in their power to vacate the receivership as this was the only way that they could realize to the fullest extent upon their money in the bank. He called attention to the fact that President Mitchell had done everything in his power to help the bank and the depositors. He had given up all he had and no one could do more. He advised all to hear him. At the conclusion of the remarks he invited Mr. Mitchell to come forward and he did so and made a few brief remarks. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. AUGUST 25. 1923 MISTAKES BOARDER FOR A BURGLAR; MAN SHOT TWICE Conway, Ark., Aug. 16.—While attempting to enter the home of William Wesley, where he boarded, Calden Moore a young man, was mistaken for a burglar and was shot twice and so dangerously wounded that he was removed to the City Hospital in Little Rock last Thursday morning. According to hospital authorities it is highly probable that it will be benecary to amputate Moore's right arm. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mrs. S. M. Fade, of New York City, is the guest of her cousin, Dr. E. S. Roane. Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson and Miss Mary M. Scott left last Wednesday for Niagara Falls, N. Y. Mrs. Jennie V. Jackson, of Blackstone, Va. is attending the 56th annual and 3rd biennial convention I. O. of St. Luke. —Mr. J. A. Gee, of Ford's Depot, Va., who has been attending the sessions of the St. Lukes, called to see this week. Rev. Dr. W. H. Jernigan and Rev. Dr. Holland Pqwell and wife motored to this city from Washington last Thursday. Rev. Dr. Powell returned home the same evening on the train. —Rev. Dr. L. C. Garland, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Southside left the city last Sunday morning for Beaver Dam, Va., where he conducted a series of meetings this week. —Rev. J. B. Brown, of Petersburg occupied the pulpit of the Second Baptist Church, Southside last Sunday. He preached an eloquent and inspiring wholesome and soul-stirring sermon morning and night, and administered the Lord's Supper in the afternoon. Rev. Smith, the pastor is on vacation. —Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sully, and their daughter, Marion and son, Leroy returned to the city last Monday night from an extended motor trip through the mountains of Virginia. They are looking fine and are highly elated over their journey of ten days. —Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones of Washington, D. C., are visiting relatives and friends in the city. They are the guests of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Stokes. President R. C. Woods of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College and his family were the guests of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. T. J. King this week. They had been on a touring trip, which took them to Atlantic City, and Philadelphia. Dr. Woods left his family here and went to Lynchburg. He will return for them this week. He is driving a Cadillac car. —Mr. L. W. Brown, of 714 N. 5th street is leaving the city on his vacation for the following cities—Pittsburg, Chicago, Kansas City, and Denver. Before leaving he will attend the Virginia Colored Horse Show at Orange, Charlestonville and Manassas. DIRECTOR GENERAL HINES ORDERS COLORED DOCTORS TO THE TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL Director Hines After Hearing Protests of Whites, Sustains the Decision. Washington, Aug. 15. After several conferences with white residents of Tuskegeo Alc. who have protested against the installation of Negro personnel at the Veterans' Hospital there, Director Hines of the Veterans' Bureau has selected six Negro physicians for duty in the institution and expects them to leave for their posts within the next week or ten days. The present white commanding officer will remain for the time being but Mr. Hines said today that the original policy of installing a complete Negro personnel had not been changed. SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC THREAT ENS CHARLOTTE, N. C. (Preston News Service) Charlotte N. C. Aug. 23—With more than 100 cases of smallpox reported within the past ten days, city health authorities claim the steady increase in the number of cases of this disease has become serious. Cases reported are scattered generally throughout the city, they claim, members of both races being listed. SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday August 26. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. MISSIONARY DAY. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. The pastor will preach at each service. 11:25 A. M. Sermon: "The Church and its Missionary Obligation." 18:15 P. M. Sermon: "The World Wide Gospel." Our regular Prayer Meeting Services every Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. ORGAN RALLY RESULTS. "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." We desire to report a final total of $2,000.00 in our Organ Rally Fund. From our first announcement of this proposition to the present moment of accomplishment our loyal friends and faithful members have demonstrated fidelity unswerving and love unfenced. Through the help of the Heavenly Father we have succeeded in raising the above amount for this definite purpose. We thank all individuals and organizations who have rendered support at this time of need. You are wel come to Sharon at any and all times. Aside from mere financial success, we are grateful for the ever increasing spiritual blessings that have attended our way. Well may we as a church ex claim, "The Lord hath done great things for us whereof we are glad." Rev. R. H. Johnson. B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. WARNS FOREIGNERS AGAINST COLOR LINE POINCAIRE SAYS THE FRENCH EQUALITY LAWS WILL BE ENFORCED. Paris, Aug. 18.—A new warning to foreigners who actively draw the color line in France is found in the published response of Premier Poincaré to Deputy Georges Barthelemy who announced last week his intention to interpellate the Government at the opening of Parliament on recent incidents between French blacks and foreign whites. The Premier states that he has ordered the Minister of the Interior to take such action as may be necessary to prevent repetition of such incidents. It is believed here that the Government might so as far as expulsion in flagrant cases. The letter says, in part: "A severe penalty already has been put upon the Mortmartre establishment where the last incident occurred. Its night license has been withdrawn. "I will continue to follow the problem closely, leaving to the Minister of the Interior under whose control the policing of foreigners and the surveillance of public establishments the duty of seeing that French laws assuring equality to all are strictly observed, and that all infractions of these laws be punished." It is accepted that the Premier hopes his letter may serve the double purpose of a warning against further color incidents—which, unpunished, cannot help hurting France's prestige among her almost exclusively black colonials and soothing the feelings of the indignant Deputy. While it is felt that France must defend the dignity of her colonies, there is no question that M. Poincaré does not wish to end American feelings and would like to keep the question from coming to debate in the Chamber of Deputie. KNIGHTS OF GIDEON MEET. (Preston News Service) Goldsboro N. C. Aug. 15.—The 17th annual convention of the Knights of Gideon closed last Wednesday after noon after a two days' session. Addresses were delivered by prominent citizens as well as State officials. Insurance Commissioner Wade delivered a splendid address to the order. The reports indicated that the order in this State has assets valued at more than $50,000 and that over $8,000 of that amount was earned last year. The next meeting will be held in Raleigh. During the session a splendid memorial service was held in honor of President Harding, following which the earl tireodge stood silent for one minute as a tribute to the lamented President FOREMAN AT KINGAN MEAT PLANT HERE MURDERS EMPLOYEE WHOM HE CHARGES WITH PILFERING FEW PIECES OF BACON BULLET CRASHES THROUGH HEAD OF JOHN HARRIS - COLORED MEN REFUSE TO WORK UNTIL FOREMAN IS DISCHARGED. WILLIAM PICKENS WRITES IN "NATION" ON "JIM CROW IN TEXAS." "A colored woman travelling three nights from El Paso Texas, to Charleston, S. C., with a baby and small children, is compelled to carry cold food and to sit up on straight backed seats for the whole trip. A colored woman of Portland, Oregon editor of a paper there, bright, intelligent and attractive, respected by the best-known white and colored people of the State, was visiting parents in Texas carrying her infant and a small child of three years. On their third night's ride, in Texas, she was compelled to get up, dress herself and babies and vacate her berth because some short-distance white passengers objected to her presence in the car. A colored person who was hurrying from Florida to undergo an operation by an expert in Chicago had to risk death by a twenty-four hour ride in a Jim Crow day coach. Sick colored people sometimes have to be carried on stretchers in too baggage car." Report Unpublshed Lynching of Old Man. A letter has reached the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 69 Fifth Avenue New York City reporting the unpublished lynching of a 60 year old Negro, named Will McBride, in the town of Adamsville, Alabama on Thursday night, July 17, 1923. The report charges that the Negro was taken from his home by one thousand members of a masked organization and was found dead, his body terribly mangled, near a road. Mrs. Alice P. Love, wife of Mr. J. D. Love of 110 E. Clay street was knocked down by a Ford coupe near the corner of Second and Clay streets. Saturday night, August 18th, between 7 and 8 o'clock. It was driven by a white man, who had another white man with him. The radiator of the car was dented and a gash cut in the unfortunate woman's head. Her right leg was broken at the ankle. The car stopped at once and remained there until the officers came. Editor Mitchell was sitting in his Stanley Steam car at the time just across the street and with him was Mr. D. P. Bragg Both witnessed the accident. One of the white men came over and asked the editor if he would take the injured woman to the hospital. He readily consented and within ten minutes she was at St. Philips Hospital. Her head was sewed up, but her leg was not set until the following afternoon. AUG 25 1923 STATE LIBRARY al triumph. JOHN MITCHELL, JR MEAT PLANT HERE WE WHOM HE CHARGES FEW PIECES OF BACON ROUGH HEAD OF JOHN MEN REFUSE TO WORK N IS DISCHARGED. John Harris, colored, a laborer employed in the Hermitage Killing Plant of K ingan and Co. was shot and killed Friday afternoon just after he had emerged from the bacon department, and Nathania b. Goodwyn, of Fifth Avenue, a forman employed also at the plant, is being held on the charge of murder. Officials of the meat-packing firm state last night that Harris was shot while attempting to escape after he had stolen several pieces of meat from the department. For several days the plant had missed meat thought to have been stolen and Goodwyn was instructed to guard the department. The former sow harris emerge with some meat, officials of the company stated last night and demanded him to halt. Instead Harris is said to have started to mourn Goodwyn fired twice, one of the bullets-piercing the head causing instant death. Goodwyn was arrested by Detective Sergeant Thurman and Patrolmen Carver and Williams charged with murder. He was released on $10,000 bail upon the recommendation of Justice Ingram. H. H. McVey, local manager of Kingan and C., went the ball for Goodwyn. The case will come up in Poole Court this morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. McVey said yesterday that Goodwyn had been in the service of the company for more than ten years, and had made an excellent record for himself. He had been instructed to be on guard for the theft stealing meat from the Hermitage plant since approximately $1,100 worth of meat had disappeared during the past month. Officials at the plant say they are satisfied Goodwyn did not shoot, intending to kill, but simply to scare him. Coroner Whitfield was called and said Harris was killed while escaping after stalking meat. An inquest will be held this morning at 10 o'clock. The body wasurned over to undertakers late yesterday. When police were notified of the shooting Detective Captain Wright. Detective Sergeant Bryant Officer Witzgall and Patrolmen Carver and Williams investigated the case. The police had been previously notified that meat was being stolen from the Herpitage plant and efforts were being made to find the thief. (Times Patch, August 18th.) OHIO MAYOR DEFIES KLAN TO OUST HIM Hawkins of Steubenville Refuses to Resign and Predicts His Re-Election. Steubenville, Aug. 17.—In a statement to the press today Mayor Hawkins in a reply to the local Ku Klex Klan defies that organization to remove him. Hawkins say; he treats the Klan's demand for his resignation with "the silent contempt which it deserves." He adds: "I do not propose to accept dictation from the Knights of the Ku Klex Klan and I desire to say at this time I expect to be re-elected mayor of this city on November 7, and that I have absolutely no intention of resigning now or at any future time." The mayor's statement is in reply one appearing in last night's press demanding his resignation and lancing him "a potential murderer." POSITION WANTED PRINTER: Fifteen years experience wishes position in good job office or news plant. For any brand of printing. Three years foreman large jobnews plant in Florida. Begin of $22.50. Work my reference. Write Planet. BATTLINC SIKI AND CARPENTIER REFUSE TO FIGHT RETURN BOUT FOR SCIENCE TWO --- NEW CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY Dr. Gustave Stresemann, who was recently elected Chancellor of Germany, to succeed Chancellor Cuno. BATTLINC SIKI AND C TO FIGHT RETURN PARIS, August 16.—Battling Ski refuses to box for the benefit of French science. Georges Carpentier professes willingness, but doesn't want to fight before winter. So it seems the much-heralded Ski Carpentier revenge match to settle the respective merits of the two fighters, which didn't remain settled after Ski knocked out the fair Georges in four rounds last September, will not be fought. In order to escape disqualification by the French' Boxing Federation and also to dissipate the unpleasant odors which arose from their previous meeting, both Carpentier and the Battier agreed to fight again, all the receipts to go to the French laboratories. The match was scheduled for September 16. Then Carpentier regained lost prestige by knocking out Marcel Nilles, erstwhile king of French heavies. Ski also disposed of the same pushover, and both became impressed with their own importance. Neither could see the wisdom of fighting for nothing when they could command handsome purses. Georges asked postponement of the bout to allow him first to take on England's venerable Joseph Beckett. Siki's excuses were more ingenuous. In fact, they were flat refusals. "Siki's good friend of everybody; afraid of no one, always happy, never sick; will box for a cocktail, a nice roast chicken, or nothing, but never for the laboratories," the Senegaless wrote the Boxing Federation, according to La Liberte. Then he told why he was so decided. "Old fossils in laboratories make helpless rabbits drink rhum just to show Siki it's bad for his stomach," he wrote. "Siki's not a chemist, not a gentleman, like Carpentier, but 'beaucoup' intelligent and would like to fight all men who kill poor, defenseless animals that way. "But if I fight for the laboratories they'll just buy more rhum for new rabbits. Therefore Siki'll do nothing for laboratories." Paris boxing fans are demanding that the Federation disqualify both boxers unless they go through with their fight September 16, as scheduled—(Richmond Evening Dispatch) BIG TENNIS TOURNA-MENT IN CHICAGO BIG TENNIS TOURNA-MENT IN CHICAGO CHICAGO, Aug. 23.—The seventh annual national tennis championship held under the auspices of the American Tennis Association, with the Prairie Tennis Club as host, started Monday morning with the largest number of entries in the history of the national tournament. Drawings were made Sunday and the opponents for the opening rounds selected. Edgar G. Brown, national champion in the men's singles, who has been showing his real calibre and class throughout the East in all of the big elimination tourneys, arrived the first of the week to defend his title, and it is expected he will have but one stiff match. For Ayres Salich, the 18-year-old wizard from New York City, has been showing almost "super-form" and has one victory to his credit over Brown. Brown however, gave Salich a black eye in the New York cham- PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD WOODROW WILSON. Photo shows ex-President Wilson, who, although being an invalid, has managed to pay his last respects to the departed nation's chief. THLETIC ARPENTIER REFUSE N BOUT FOR SCIENCE pionships, defeating him and gaining a second leg on the handsome Bert Williams' trophy. Chicagoans are pinning their hopes on Dr. Williams and Ike Rivers, so far as men are concerned, with Isadore Channels reigning as a favorite among the women. Miss Channels is at present the women's singles champion. West Newton Beats the Homestead Grays (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22.—In a heavy and free hitting contest the Homestead Grays went down to defeat at Forbes Field last Friday afternoon at the hands of the West Newton club by a score of 8-6. The Grays used 13 players in an effort to turn the tide, but Manager Posey's efforts were all in vain. West Newton scored all of their tallies in the first four innings and the lead was too much for the Grays to overcome. Canady and Urchinsko were the opposing pitchers at the start. West Newton obtained six scores off Canady before he was yanked. Clark succeeded him on the mound at the opening of the fourth stanza and the first three batters to face him hit two triples and a double. Oscar Owens supplanted Clark with the bases loaded, and retired the side without any more scores and held the visitors in check the remainder of the game. The Grays made a valiant effort to regain the lost ground and to overcome the lead, but fell two runs short of deadlocking the game. They scored three times in the sixth stanza when Roberts hit a home run to the right field fence with two men on the sacks. The teams got 23 hits between them and of this number 14 were for extra bases, there being two-base hits, eight three-base hits and a home run. West Newton . 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 H. Grays . . . . 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 J. JOHNSON TO MEET ITALIAN CHAMPION BALTIMORE, Aug. 23.—Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world and the greatest defensive fighter in the history of pugilism, is in training here for a bout with Ermino Spalla, Italian champion. Johnson, now past the forty year mark, is meeting Spalla in an effort to convince American fight fans that he is still as clever as ever. In keeping with his well-known records of always doing things in the unusual mark, Johnson flaunted ten one-thousand dollar bills in the face of managers, stating at the time that "this said he could whip either Dempsey, Wills or Firpo." Billy Gibson will manage Johnson in his drive for another crack at the heavyweight title. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND, VIKINGIA THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE AGREEMENT Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone at the Marion Cemetery, where they attended the burial of the late President Harding. These three noted men were visibly touched by the death of their friend with whom they spent a short vacation in the hats of Virginia only a year ago. JOHN H. BURKE GROVER CLEVELAND BERGDOLL The million dollar draft dodger, who escaped from the U. S. A. When 3 men attempted to kidnap him at Eberbach, Germany, he killed one, wounded another and the third man escaped. This is the second attempt to capture Bergdoll and bring him back to the States. Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford burial of the late President Harding friend with whom they spent a short --- VOTERS SAY WILLS SHOULD BE NEXT TO MEET DEMPSEY (Preston News Service) NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 23.—The Boxing Blade, a weekly publication, devoted exclusively to boxing news, has been running a voting contest for the past three weeks, in which the number of votes in connection with the next opponent for Wills is based on the length of a subscription. At the end of last week's poll, Harry Wills was leading the heavies as the next in line for Dempsey, with a total of 2,600 votes. And Luis Flrpro, the "Bull of the Pampas" and the man slated for the next crack at the "Mauler" was not in the second place, but in the third. Public opinion decreed that after Wills, Tommy Gibbons be given another chance. Gibbons received 1,400 votes, while Flrpro got 1,000. Homestead Gravs Sued for Breach of Contract. (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Aug. 23—The Homestead Grays, one of the leading semi-pro teams in the country, and the greatest drawing card in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Eastern Ohio, are being sued by Sellers McK. Hall, owner and manager of the Cuban X Gants, for breach of contract. According to the bill of complaint filed by Hall, he claims that Charlie Walker, president of the Grays, and "Cum" Posey, manager of the same club, failed to live up to a contract drawn up by them, and signed by the three men. The contract is to the effect that the three men are (Wide World Photos) KING OF SOCK BEGINS TRAINING. Jack Dempsey goes into training for his new training quarters at Saratoga for his coming bout with Luis Angel. THE HARDING FUNERAL AT MARION and Harvey Firestone at the Marion. These three notede men were visit vacation in the h's of Virginia on goes into training for his first ring work ing quarters at Saratoga Lake, N. Y., when but with Luis Angel Firpo, the Argentine GENERAL AT MARION, OHIO. Stone at the Marion Cemetery, where the deed men were visibly touched by the tails of Virginia only a year ago. Jack Dempsey goes into training for his first ring work since his arrival at h's new training quarters at Saratoga Lake, N. Y., where he will prepare for his coming bout with Luis Angel Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight. THE HARDING FUNERAL AT MARION, OHIO joint owners of both clubs, and that after all the expenses and a stated salary has been paid, the profits are to be split in three equal parts. The suit has caused a furore in baseball circles here and the outcome of the trial is being anxiously awaited. Hall has asked that a receiver be appointed by the Grays, and that a strict accounting be made. Manager Posey, of the Grays, denies the charges. DANNY EDWARDS LOSES. (Preston News Service) NEW, YORK CITY, Aug. 23.—Danny Edwards, holder of the colored bantamweight crown, lost on a technical knockout last Tuesday night to Abe Goldstein (white.) The decision came in the fourteenth round when his seconds tossed in the towel to save him from further punishment TUT JACKSON WINS VIA K. O. (Preston News Service) MUNCIE, IND., Aug. 23. "The big boy from Ohio has shuffled off the jinx and is back at his old stunts"—K. O's. Tut Jackson of Washington Court House, Ohio knocked out Peter Jackson, of Detroit, in the fourth round of a scheduled 12 round fight here last Tuesday night. ROOTS FOR COLORED BALL TEAM; KILLED ROOTS FOR COLORED BALL TEAM; KILLED (Preston News Service) CALICO ROCK, ARK., Aug. 22.—Houston Moss, aged 24, is in jail at Melbourne, in connection with the death Sunday of Charles Davis, aged 23, who was slugged with a baseball bar Saturday at Newburg, during a ball game between the Newburg white team and the Lacross colored team. Moss is said to have taken offense because Davis was rooting for the colored team. Both men were white. --- --- for his first ring work since his arrival in Gna Lake, N. Y., where he will prepare for Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight. OHIO. Cemetery, where they attended the badly touched by the death of their boy a year ago. 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, stops dandruff and itching scalp, and puts glowing health into brittle, lifeless hair. This truly marvelous 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 BEAUTIFIER, a delightful cream that removes skin blemishes and clears up dark, sallow complexions. At your druggist's, or sent postpaid, for 25c, for either Pomade or Beautifier. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars KID NORFOLK SIGNS UP. (Preston News Service) NEW. YORK CITY, Aug. 23.—Kid Norfolk has signed articles to fight John Lester Johnson, giant New York heavyweight, 12 rounds at Martland Park, Baltimore, Md., on Monday night, August 27. British battleship Vindictive, which was bringing the early days of the World War II-boats, is again the subject of exploitation. Dutch engineers and divers are involved. Photo shows a thirty-ton portion of dynamite had done its work. (Wide World Photos) BATTLESHIP VINDICTIVE BEING BLOWN UP AT OSTEND The famous British battleship Vindictive, which was blown up in Ostende Harbor during the early days of the World War, to stop activities of the German U-boats, is again the subject of explosions, this time for another purpose. Dutch engineers and divers are doing the work, many tons are being saved. Photo shows a thirty-ton portion of the ship being raised after a charge of dynamite had done its work. LISTENING BOOM? HANDING'S POLICIES POLITICAL FENCE No matter how dark your complexion, it is easy to get it "just right" by using Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Ointment—pronounced by thousands of men and women as the most delightful, most remarkable and most satisfactory of all skin whitener preparations—it quickly bleaches and is perfectly safe. Your druggist can supply you, or sent postpaid upon receipt of price, 25c. A Marvelous Transformation A Marvelous Transformation IF you will use regularly Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations, you will soon notice a wonderful difference in your looks and your friends will be astonished at your beauty—dark skin getting lighter—bumps and other skin blemishes vanishing, leaving a beautiful complexion; plump, velvety neck and arms; soft, smooth hands and a luxuriant growth of straight, soft, long hair. All this is yours with no trouble and little cost. Any druggist can supply Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations, or they will be sent postpaid upon receipt of price, 25c each. R. FRED PALMER'S LABORATO t. F3 ATLANT Dr. Fred Palmer's WHITENER PREPAR DR. FRED PALMER'S LABORATORIES Dept. F3 ATLANTA, GA. Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER PREPARATIONS HOW TO LIGHTEN THE SKIN WATER WATER WATER ```markdown ``` BLOWN UP AT OSTEND. Active, which was blown up in Osne World War, to stop activities of explosions, this time for drivers are doing the work, man-erty-ton portion of the ship being one its work. BOOM? CALFENCE IS YOURS! TY IS k is t d - - n st - - - t is r , n LABORATORIES ATLANTA, GA. imer's REPARATIONS TO GET RID OF BUMPS AND OTHER FACIAL BLEMISHES If you have a rough, bumpy or shiny complexion, and want a soft, smooth, velvety skin, try using the unexcelled Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap, and follow it with Dr. Fred Palmer's Face Powder, which you will find delicately perfumed and adds life and lustre to the skin. This is a never-failing treatment. Get them from your dregget, or sent post-paid upon receipt of price, 25c each. AGENTS WANTED for this line of exquisite beauty aids. these preparations upon their merit, everybody knows about them. Write today for our liber- tarian proposition! THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE --- --- A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculiations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- FOUR THE PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .08 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY.....AUGUST 25, 1923 Some people's friendship is like pte- crust, easily broken. There is no use grieving over "split milk," let us get more milk. We can strive to get to Heaven, even though we may never reach there. Read a good colored journal regularly and you will be benefitted. Some people are not satisfied unless you do work for them at a loss to yourself. It is useless to worry about conditions. They will adjust themselves in due season. Going to Heaven is all right, but living on earth just now is what is worrying us most. That Liberian loan of five million dollars seems to be no longer upon the horizon of public discussion, although it should be. There is no use in abusing white folks. Some of them are our best friends and some others are our worst enemies. Fundamental right principles are not generally recognized these days. In the words of the late P. T. Barnum "the American people like to be humu bugged." When a person, be that person white or colored advises you to take action, which will result in the loss of the Strand Theatre and the Mechanics Savings Bank to the colored people regard that person with suspicion. Some people need explanations and then more explanations and then still more explanations. People of this type are usually too selfish to see straight. Colored folks can stand together in some things. They have stood together in the Mechanics Savings Bank matter. If they continue so to do, all will be well. Let them sign the petitions promptly. Let the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank rally and all will be well. Abusing the receivers will not get us anywhere. They will continue to receive if we let them. The depositors have it within their power to end the receivership. Let us practice abusing ourselves for our own negligence. It rests with the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank as to whether the colored people shall lose the Strand Theatre, the Mechanics Savings Bank and most of all their money. If they sign the petitions now being circulated, they will save all of these assets. They have established a quick delivery service between the Atlantic and the Pacific seaboards, some three thousand miles in about thirty-four hours, while in the other parts of the country it takes approximately from three to five days for mail to go two hundred miles. The expense of the former service is not stated. The plan is to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank, with Main street four anchors holding the guiding and direct ing band until such a time as confidence has been restored and the colored people, who deposited their money there are assured of the safety of their earnings. Call at th. Planet Office and we shall tell you all about it. President Calvin Coolidge has discovered ex-Congressman C. Bascom Slemp as an expert secretary. This is a qualification, no one in this section knew he possessed. He has been known as an astute politician and an able political manager, but as either a stenographer or a clerk or a secretary so far as we have been able to ascertain, he has always been an unknown quantity. It looks like "putting a square peg in a round hole." Visitors to our city have seen mourn fully silent over the conditions at the Mechanics Savings Bank. That magnificent structure, not now functioning is enough to cause genuine sorrow. One class of white people closed it, but the better class want it re-opened to save the life-time earnings of the laboring class of colored people. There are ample assets now available, which, if conservatively handled by financiers will rehabilitate the institution and cause it to be a dividend parent asset. The depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank hold the key to the situation. They have been patient during these many months of waiting. If they continue their attitude and will do what the ablest financial minds in this city suggest to them to do all will be well. This is no time for passion or for denunciations. What is needed is to conserve present assets so that the people can get their money. The Baptist Minister's Conference under the leadership of such able divines as President Evans Payne Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby, Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, Rev. Dr. W. H. Stokes Rev. J. S. Johnson, Rev. D. J. Bradford and Rev. S. P. Robinson backed up by the unanimous vote of the body itself have taken action and have given their advice in the premises after having carefully examined the facts in the case. Able attorneys have been consulted and the opinions of the ablest minds in the financial district have cordially ap proved of the plan submitted. There is nothing to do, but to act in accordance with this advice. It will save to the depositors tens of thousands of dollars. The creditors of the institution, noticeably, the American National Bank have agreed to hold off for a reasonable time, but they must have their money and this money can be provided under the arrangement now provided. Shall the colored people save the Strand Theatre or will they consent to lose it? Bonds at ten dollars each are available and these can be taken up by the colored people and the situation will be saved. Shall we save the Strand Theatre for the colored people of this community It can be done without money. The depositors of the Mechanies Savings Bank can save it by signing the petitions now being circulated for their signatures. Those who stand off are "cutting off their noses to spite their faces." They will cut down their own money and prevent others from securing their deposits. The Receivers have openly stated that they will not oppose any legitimate effort to re-open the bank. Many do not believe that the colored people are sufficiently united, to save themselves or their finances. Is this a fact? Time will tell and a very short time will do it. Those people who want information should call or write to 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia Many are signing, but many more should do the same thing. The funds to re-open the bank are available, when the colored people show their willingness to have it re-opened. The fate of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias is involved in this issue. If the Mechanics Savings Bank is re-opened, that great Order will no longer be in the hands of the Receivers. It is therefore essentially necessary that all of us become busy and spread the news. Do not let the pride of Richmond be humbled and some of its most valuable assets lost. We have the Strand Theatre and the Mechanics Savings Bank within our grasp. We must act at once to retain it. THAT TERM OF OFFICE We venture the prediction that Holt C. Bascom Slemp's term of office as "Secretary to the President" will not extend beyond the time of the Republican National Convention and in any event beyond his election as President of the United States. We have no recollection of any prominent politician ever having been named by any President for any such office. Men of this type and calibre have always been provided for either within the contines of the Republican National Committee or as one of the Departmental heads. We are of the opinion that in seeking this appointment, the able My THE RICHMOND FLANDER, RICHMOND, VICTORIA Slemp has seriously impaired his use fulness as a political asset to the statesman that he desired most to serve. THE PATTERSON CASE. Attorney W. F. Denny, of this city and Attorney B. F. Harris, of Petersburg. Va. have scored again. Few people believed that these persistent and able legal fighters would be able to get another hearing before the Supreme Court again. It emphasizes the fact that at least before our highest tribunal, a just hearing can be secured in Virginia. We have always made the statement that the justice we could not secure before these able Virginia jurists, we would go without. The humblest can be accorded a just hearing there. God rules in the affairs of men and often when the outlook is dark and there is apparently no hope ahead, we see a rift in the clouds. We are not advised as to the merits of the case, but one thing we know, every opportunity is being given to the humble and the lowly to be protected against threatened wrong and injustice. With an ideal Chief Executive in the "White House" of the State and incorruptible jurists upon our Supreme Court bench, we know that "God reigns and the government at Washington still lives." COLORED MEN QUIT WORK When Nathaniel B. Goodman, the white foreman employed by Kingman and Co., at their Hermitage Killing Plant entered that establishment last Tuesday morning to go towork, every colored man on the place walked out. He had shot and killed a colored man named John Harris, Friday afternoon. August 17th and is under a charge of murder. The management immediately realized the critical situation and notified him that his services were no longer required. Thercupon, the colored men returned to work. Under the law, a man is not justified in taking the life of another in a case of this kind. Even if Harris stole the meat it is a case of misdemeanor, petit inceny, carrying with it jail punishment. As the shooting took place in the daytime and Goodman knew the colored man and his own life was not threatened, there is no excuse for his shooting Harris in the back of the head and killing him. A police officer would not have any such right and Goodman was not a police-officer. He claims that he did not shoot to kill, but only to scare. I fired two times and he shot Harr as we are informed in the back of the head, killing him instantly. It is such cases as those that are increasing the antipathy between the races and doing most to make conditions critical in this neighborhood. We have done all in our power to foster a friendly feeling between the races here and we have urged a friendly co-operation between white people and colored people but the strain has reached the breaking point. Hundreds of colored people are leaving for a northern clime and thousands of others will continue to leave. The better class of white people seem to be helpless to better conditions. The outlook is gloomy. We hope for the best but it is difficult to forecast the result and we indulge in the hope that God will bring all things right in His own time. The colored men at the Kingan plant need to be congratulated upon their attitude in this matter. Our rights must be protected or we must quit work. OFFICERS INSTALLED The officers of the local lodges of the Knights of Pythias were installed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor J. H. Binford, at Sharon Baptist Church. Tuesday night, August 14, Many addresses were made and a goodly number of Knights present. The remarks were very optimistic and encouraging. Deputy Binford was assisted by Sir W. H. Willis. --- A BOOK OF INSPIRATION for every American. Nearly 300 pages, 30 photograph plates. Cloth binding. Stamped in gold. Price. $1.75 or send for circular. JAMES MURRAY. 8437 Albertson Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. AGENTS—25 to 50 percent. commission taking LIBERTY GUARANTEED HOSIERY orders. Our Leader—3 pairs ladies silk $2.94. Sells like lightning. Write quick LIBERTY MFGR. CO., Dept. J. 81, Dayton, Ohio. Transfering. Hauling of All Kinds CHARLES WHITE 3 S. FOURTH ST. MAD. 2062-J —Read The Planet and keep informed in racial matters. --- Correspondence FULTON NOTES We had excellent services at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last sabbath. Messrs. Willie Alexander and Jacob Jenkins visited our Sunday School and made excellent remarks. They decided to cast their lot with Calvary. 11:30 A. M. A powerful and practical sermon was preached by Rev. G. B. Hancock of the V. U. U. faculty. The people of Calvary desire to have Rev. Hancock fill the pulpit during the vacation of Pastor Cobbs, as they like to hear him. On the rostrum were Pastor Cobbs, Revs. C. B. Jefferson, George Roane and G. W. Coleman. 3:30 P. M. The organization exercises of the Honorable Fathers and Mothers Beneficial Club were held at the church. Because of the absence of the one scheduled to preach the sermon, there was no sermon. The reason for the same, the president stated to the congregation, was that the club had decided before coming that if the one selected to preach the sermon (was not present, they would go without the same. We wonder if they came to the church for human pleasure or to be benefited by a gospel sermon. Thus they made a bad start. While the choir was preparing to sing the closing, the marshal of the day made a motion to adjourn, which was not using common sense or judgment. O' ye honorable fathers and mothers hear ye the Word of God. An excellent address of welcome was delivered by our honored trustee, Mr. William Sewell. The master of ceremonies, Mr. Vaden, performed his duty in a manner becoming a Christian gentleman. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. Tomorrow will be Children's Day at Calvary, morning and night. A large choir, composed of children, will render music. There were great times last Sunday at Second Bethel Baptist Church Henrico County. It marked the termination of the rally and the beginning of revival services. The revival is in charge of Rev. J. R. Vaughan. Over $500 was raised. It was the greatest in the history of the church. The people expressed the view that their pastor, Rev. Cobbs, was a great man. In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mrs. Ellan Clayborne, who departed this life August 14, 1918, five years ago: God has called her. Oh, how sudden. And she listened to the call. Hastened to her home in heaven. Though she had to leave us all. A wife so dear, a mother so kind. Has gone and left us all behind. For all of us she did her best. So God has granted her eternal rest From this world of pain and sorrow To a land of peace and rest, God has taken our dear mother By her daughter MRS. ETHEL HUBBARD RISING MT. ZION NOTES The delightful picnic given by the Sunday School on last Monday will be long talked of by the children who participated in this great fete. The delightful surroundings, the races, and various forms of amusements served to make this day long remembered by both old and young. It is the popular opinion that this was the most successful picnic the Sunday School has ever had in attendance as well as the 'Good Times'. The morning service was well attended; please be on time to this and all other services of the church. Prayer services every Wednesday night. They are full of interest as well as religious fervor. Teachers meeting Friday night, all urged to attend. Miss B. Clarice Johnson of 1117 Denny street left the city last Friday to visit her niece, Mrs. Edna Jones of Manheim, W. Va. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Friend was the scene of a quiet, but beautiful wedding when their daughter, Charlotte Ethel became the bride of Mr. Percy Edward Hope, Tuesday August 7th, at 10:30 A. M. Rev. O. B. Simms performed the wedding ceremony. Mrs. Virginia Jordan played the wedding march. Mrs. Edrel Lewis sang a very impressive solo 'Sing me to Sleep.' Miss Olivia Woolridge and Mr. Clarence Morris formed a part of the wedding party. Immediately after the ceremony the newly-weds left for Buffalo, N. Y., whence they will reside. Mrs. Lucy A. Williams formerly of this city, but now of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. Josephine Taylor of Fulton. Misses Willie Henderson, Minnie Page, Lillian White and Gertrude Jack son are spending the week-end at Bav Shore, Va. Mr. G. W. Whiting returned last Friday to resume his school duties in West Va. WYTHEVILLE NEWS WYTHEVILLE, VA., Aug. 23. Rev. W. G. Johnson reached all day at the Franklin Street M. E. Church and made a favorable impression. Rev. L. B. Alton filled his pulpit at the Baptist Church, morning and night, in his usual eloquent style. Rev. Brooks, of the Southern Pres- byterian Church, preached, Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church. He is a strong gospel minister. Rev. Brother Brooks will preach at the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, August 26. Come out to hear him. Rev. G. O. Wing filled his pulpit all day at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday. Brother Wing is one of the ablest divines in Southwest Virginia. Mr. Garland Chapman, of Youngstown, Ohio is home visiting his relatives and many friends. Mr. John O. Stepteau is home from Gilliam, W. Va. Howdy, John. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Bruth of Athens W. Va. are visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Nannie Parker. Mrs. Eliza Jones, of Bluefield, W. Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harriet William Johnson. Mrs. Lloyd Harrison, of Columbus, O. is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. W. Carter. Mrs. Harriet Butford spent Thursday in Pulaski, Va. visiting her grand daughter, Miss Hattie Lee Clark. Mr. George Jones left last week for his old home Jonesboro, Tenn. for an extended visit. Messrs. Cy and Eugene Thompson motored to Foster's Falls Sunday to visit relatives. Miss Beatrice Johnson of Cave Springs, is visiting her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Johnson of East Wytheville. A large number of our townsmen went to Independence, Grayson Co. Sunday to attend the camp meeting. Miss Kittle Thompson, of Foster Falls is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ellen Patterson. Mrs. Louise Allison is improving. Mr. Randall Austin, of Piney, continues to visit our town. Mr. Samuel Cockran, of Piney, spent Sunday in Wytheville, visiting friends. Mr. Cecil Sayler, of Eureka, W. Va. came for his family and will make their future home in Eureka. NOTES FROM PHILADELPHIA Mrs. C. L. Bullocks of Washington, D. C. after spending a pleasant month with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Banks, of this city; left for Newark, N. J., where she will spend the rest of the summer with her brother, Mr. J. W. McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Banks, entertained in their home Sunday August 19th, quite a number of relatives: Mrs. Los Sie Clark. Her husband and son and Mrs. Chatham, of Jersey City, N. J. Mrs. Martha Forrester, of Farmville, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Latney, of Milford, Va. They really spent a glorious day. LOST—My personal Bank Book, also book of Bands of Calanthe, and Xmas Cards. Please return to or notify Mrs. Anna Taylor, 120 West Hill Street. WANTED AT ONCE A GOOD FAST ALL AROUND PRINTER Apply to Apply to THE NATIONAL HERALD, 500 Queen Street. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. Stating Torms. WIFE WANTED! Would like to correspond with a re #ned lady for the pleasure of life Michigan City, Ind. P O Box 52 --- EDW. STEWART 203 S. SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. DEALERS IN FANCY GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS PHONE MADISON 1687 Soft Glossy Hair Don't be satisfied with kinky hair when you can have soft, glossy hair and be straight. Be劲爽ful. Have Charm. Use HEROLIN Pomade Hair Dressing Makes short, coarse, stubborn hair long, soft, and dandruff. Iching scalp, falling hair. Heels, sooth, and feeds the hair roots. Sold by all good drugs, or send 25c in stamp or coin for full size package. Agents, make big money Selling Herolin products. Write for special money making offer. HEROLIN MED. CO. Atlanta, Ga. --- FREE THIS BEAUTIFUL HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SHAMPOO COMB This Comb Is Well Worth $1.00 Read The Planet and keep informed as to what our Race is doing in world and domestic affairs The National Idea INCORP A LIVE PROGRESS ORGAN Founded Home Office, 210 E. Clay PAYS SICK AND DEATH BE TRESSED—TEACHES UNITY, I AND FOR THE MUTUAL PR Lodges Are Organized With LIVE WORKERS WANTED—G OPPORTUNITY I Why Not Organize A Lodge? " For further info A. W. HOLMES, Found All Ideal Benefit Society INCORPORATED PROGRESSIVE FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION Bounded July 1912 O E. Clay Street, Richmond, Va. DEATH BENEFITS—RELIEVES THE DIS- UNITY, ECONOMY, THRIFT, INDUSTRY, VECTUAL PROTECTION OF ITS MEMBERS, Organized With Twenty or More Members. UNTED—GOOD FIELDS AND ABUNDANT ATTUNITY FOR PROMOTION. Godge? "Your Satisfaction Is Our Success." Further information write— Founder and Supreme Master The National Ideal Benefit Society A LIVE PROGRESSIVE FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION Home Office, 210 E. Clay Street, Richmond, Va. PAYS SICK AND DEATH BENEFITS—RELIEVES THE DIS TRESSED—TEACHES UNITY, ECONOMY, THRIFT, INDUSTRY, AND FOR THE MUTUAL PROTECTION OF ITS MEMBERS. Lodges Are Organized With Twenty or More Members. LIVE WORKERS WANTED-GOOD FIELDS AND ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITY FOR PROMOTION. Why Not Organize A Lodge? "Your Satisfaction Is Our Success." For further information write A. W. HOLMES, Founder and Supreme Master and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color Can be used with hot iron for Straightening on by Mall, 50c; 10c for Postage. OUTFIT—1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- telling, $2.00. 25 cents extra for postage. 316 North Central, Oklahoma City, Okla. NIGHT PHONE. MAD. 5.5-W PRICE COMPANY AGENTS OUTFIT—1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- tion for Selling. $2.00. 25 cents extra for postage. S. D. LYONS, 316 North Central, Oklahoma City, Okla DAY PHONE, RAN. 4903 NIGHT PHONE, MAD. 5,5 W. A. PRICE COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS 700 N. 17TH STREET. RICHMOND, VIRGINI S. D. LYONS, 316 North Central, Oklahoma City, Okla FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thos. D. Rodgers. Pres.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy. Mgr. PHOTOS—We Offer. You the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. We will also be Pleased to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior --- ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY CALL RAN. 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. A. D. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN All Orders Promptly Filled at Short Notice by Telegraph on Telephone. Halls Rented for Meetings and Nice Entertain- ments. Pienty of Room with all Necessary Conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for Hire at Reasonable Rates and nothing but First-class Automobiles and Carriages, Etc. Keep Constantly on Hand Fine Fun- eral Supplies. Open All Day and Night. PHONE MADISON 577—Man On Duty All Night—RICHMOND, VA (RESIDENCE NEXT DOOR) Solid Brass, wooden handle 8% inches long weight 4 ounces. given on request. We can take advantage of our great BIG OFFER NO. 1144 JUST WRITE TO US AND SAY... "I would like to get a hair straightening and shampoo combs free. Send me particulars rea- bly and write your name and address plea- bly, and full particulars will be sent you. Do not wait, write to day for this offer will not be delayed. We are a fine Ford's Hair Ford's Hair Pomade, and Food's Hair Straightening and Shampoo Combs. Address your letter to THE OZOMIZED OX MARROW CO. WARSAW ILLINOIS and si thousa for He also re Can be PRICE sent by M AGENTS OUTFIT 1 Shampoo, 1 Press tion for Selling. $1 THE NEGRO'S ROCK OF GIBRALTAR. THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD 2299 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. City. (National Headquarters) Intellectual, Social and Protective Benefits. Initiation Fee, $1. Monthly Dues, 25 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted. Good proposition for live wire Organizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Educational Groups. THE PLANET GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May you will see the very thing you have been looking for. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. If you are bothered with falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft AGENTS WANTED TO SELL The Richmond Planet 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 THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. ROANOKE, VA., Aug. 22.—Miss Louse Bullock, Mrs. Annie Davidson, daughter of Sandy Warren and Miss Helen Coleman, daughter of Mrs. Harriet Coleman, of sainted memory, are spending a pleasant vacation visiting their relatives here, Mrs. L. A. Bartee and Prof. M. Traynham. Mrs. Thomas Howard, of Richmond is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Berta Howard. Mr. B. M. Millner left Tuesday for South Boston and Danville to visit his brother, Mr. E. L. Millner. Miss Emma Daniels died here after a lingering illness of several months, on Monday August 29, at 5:00 A. M. The funeral took place Wednesday. She was the daughter of Sir Charles Wise, of Seventh Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Clara Wade is in the city from Pittsburgh. Pa. visiting friends of other years. She attended Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church and made some very timely remarks. She also visited Wytheville with Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds and Pulaski with relatives. In Roanoke she is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Davis, of Third Avenue and Fourth Street. She leaves for Blue Ridge Springs and Montville to visit relatives of her deceased husband. She is loved for her wonderful Christian qualities and abiding work for the Lord. Rev. Herrin of Eastern Virginia, who had previously served the people of Rocky Mount, Va., preached at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. He delivered a wonderful message to the people of Mt. Zion, in which some of the most lasting truths were left in the minds of his hearers. Rev. George P. Miller took care of the situation at night and delivered a very splendid message to an attentive audience. Mrs. Eliza Johnson and husband, of Columbus, O. have spent six weeks in Roanoke, visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Minnis, of 525 Tenth Avenue, N. E. Mr. Johnson came here for medical treatment. He has been wonderfully helped by his visit to the Magic City. They attended Mt. Zlon A. M. E. and First Baptist Churches while here. Mrs. Jennie Carter, of Galax, Va., Mrs. Sarah C. Young, of Fries, Va., and Mrs. Litha Golins, of Baywood, Va. were the guest of Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, of 241 Tenth Avenue, N. E. They left Sunday for Richmond where they will attend the sessions of the I. O. St. Luke. Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, the field deputy, accompanied them, also Mrs. Laura V. Fultz. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edmondson arrived here last night, August 21, touring from Pittsburgh, Pa. to visit their uncle, G. S. Edmondson, 321 Tenth Avenue, N. E. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. B. L. Clark will leave for Chicago, Ill. and Kansas City, Kan. on a two weeks vacation. Mrs. Nettie Watkins, 310 Centre Avenue, N. W. will leave Friday the 24th to visit the home of her youth in Prince Edward County. She will visit Triumph Baptist Church, at Darlington Heights. Mrs. Carrie King Pope and husband, of Philadelphia spent three weeks visiting father and mother and the family at 208 Ninth Avenue N. E. They have returned home after also visiting Durham and Releigh N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob King also entertained them. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Spraggins, and Mrs. Woods motored to their home in East Virginia from here, making the trip in eight hours. They attended a great revival during their stay and returned delighted with their trip. Mr. James Brown, 219 Ninth Avenue, N. E. died August 16. 1:53 P.M. He suffered a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago, but it appeared he would recover. Funeral services took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Monday, the 20th. Rev. W. H. Wicks officiated in a most pathetic eulogy of the life of one of our sternest Christian men and was held in high esteem. He leaves to mourn, a loving wife eleven children, one sister, one brother and a host of relatives and friends. Interment in Midway Cemetery, with Funeral Director W. F. Hughes in charge. Mr. Benjamin Brown, a son, arrived too late for the funeral. He was in Toronto, Canada, about 3 days travel. Mrs. Berta Brown wishes to use this method in thankking the many friends who assisted her so nicely, during the sickness and demise of her beloved husband, also for the many floral designs sent by friends. Also to those friends who furnished their cars for the occasion. The family joins in thanks to all, with mother. The funeral services of Miss Sarah Monroe, of Centre Avenue, who died Friday morning at 4:00 o'clock, took place at the Maple Street Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Rose, the pastor delivered a very fitting eulogy to the large assemblage of friends. She was just seventeen years of age. The St. Lukes were out. Interment was in Midway Cemetery, with Undertaker W. F. Hughes in charge. The deceased was a grand-daughter of Mrs. Sarah Dennis, of Sixth Avenue. The Missionary Society gave a very successful entertainment Monday evening at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. parsonage. $30.00 was realized. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher is president. THE RHOMUND PLANE Don't forget that M. Stankoff with The Richmond Planet, leads the list at Roanoke singlehanded. Salverson Indian Herb are being called for day and night. Best in town. They will be found with The Planet Hustler of the State of Virginia. Mrs. Hester Wade is visiting friend here. She lives in Philadelphia. A supper in honor of the Misses Builock, Davidson and Coleman was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bartee, 226 Fifth Ave. N. W. WHITE BOOTLEGGER KILLS COLORED MAN. (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 17. — John Waro, who was shot in the riot at a picnic at Capleville last Friday afternoon, is dead, and the sheriff's office is looking for James E. Harris III, charged with shooting Ware. But according to latest reports from the sheriff's office no trace of Harris's has been found. The officials are also looking for Jacob Green, a Negro, who is said to have instigated young Harris to do the shooting. It is said that Green told Harris the Ware was the man who drove the Federal Prohibition officers to Capleville shortly before the picnic and also informed them about the large quantity of liquor that would be on hand at the picnic. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reason save us elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of house making, comfort/ giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our Banking Plan which gives you 6, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON STAFFILISHED 1830 ADAMS AND BROAD C. P. HAYES Successor to A. HAYES BOSS NATIONAL BROADCASTS 727 N. SECOND STREET RANDNER, 756 N. SECOND ST. FIRST CLASS AUTOBUILDER AND BRORD ORDERER OF ALL SERVICE STORIES. Chapel Service Prep to All of Our Patrons. ALL COUNTRY ORDERS AND GIVEN OUR SPECIAL ATTENTION. PHONE MADISON 2776 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT KNOXIT PROPHYLAST C Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists AGEN FIVE --- PATIENTLY 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. Agents Wanted Everywhere PROTEST ACKINST THE NAMING OF BASCOMB SLEMP AS °PIVATE SECRETARY 0 COOLIDGE This is the all important question, Look at the picture of the Vault of THE MECHANI SAVINGS BANK and then decide upon just how much of your time you will give towards rehal itating this Institution. IT CAN BE DONE if the Depositors will help. The future of The Mechanics Savings Bank in their hands, Have them follow the instructions of eminent counsel employed to handle t matter and the RE-OPENING of The Mechanics Savings Bank is a certainty. Act promptly and you act twice. be Eee Se ee [a= + pee eee eS = ee i ee < iS ee Bd ee , a — Se ae ES Pranwen tema t=iiee eee oe le ee = S Ue Oe ae i se Lise D 3 ee Ti os eee ah eee e oir SSS SSS =e a Pie ee | Ar s & as es a He » ce a i a ee =) Sa 8 | Sy) = a= Ye - i == SS } | S SS eee ir | a Mad os oo a Cerra. ga... 24 ql bs al & aero ta | Sy ey ed 2 ar ee ae = =a a Tl Feaere opie — ieee — Si el = CY Eons ae heir he i 4— Fy Ry ill wl Bea ef i ——— Sala =a al il | Te Rcre oae: wa we woo eT Saree in aa en oo a a pe HALA 44 ; pe ie aa. FF 7 3) el oa | BAS) wee, Se Af ll al 2 ee orem sormommrenacre May) 4 Oy BA — er) lpia. = a ot a ee scot aca Lagi a ae 7 Pa | Oe eC ) 2 Ec Lees! leat. Ay ea ie Weber Wamed 177 I Ze Wey) ee eee i a ie rt | e s ee ae ele! ee _ ee ee Bld eee ee ar: See = Se cde Be aa a Lak Wit, See eee ee PDN tN i) ie LE Vie ag SS a a Ce lO eee Se ge swage i en eee ae ee = Povtiivn Raralin get ee oe aa BE ig I ee Se Mpeg Sere SS : 7 SSS — SIX WILL OBJECT FORMALLY TO COOLADGH ON “LILY-WHITE’ SECRETARY APPOINTMENT a tcc at cluica‘a Sips ais Face of Negroes Davidson” onda se SS clared That Colored Republicans ‘Are Repudiated. Washington Aug. 16.—Negroes are expected to make a formal protest to President Coclidge ina few days against the uppuintment of C. Bascom Slemp of Virginia as secretary to the Presiient. Suclby J. Davidson, Execu tive Secretary of the District of Colum bia Branch of she National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo- ple, said tongit that not oniy his or- ganization but all others which inehia €d members cf the colored race were “dumfeundec” and considered that they had been “repudiated.” ‘Twelve million Negroes feel that they have received a slap in the face’ ke said. Opposition to Mr. Slemp by Negroes iy founded on the fact that Ire bus fu yored a ‘Lily White’ Republican oF- ganization &m the South, and that he voted agains: the Dyer Anti-Lynchiug bill. “ “Byery asscciation of the race, polit eal, social or otherwise, is opposed to Mr. Slemp 1ccause he hag bevrayed the confidence of thet race in trying to put into power a ‘Lily White’ Re- publican Party in his State of Virgin: fa, as well as elsewhere.” Davidson sald. “It bas hcen a repudiation of Ne groes who supported the Republican Perty before Mr. Slemp ever became known, Mr. Slemp voted aga‘nst the Anti-Lynching Dill, the real ontlook for the Negra. “We intend to tell, the President that we feel wth other Republicans that we are forgotten and left through this appointment. The statement will be prepared within a few days, ani tne Presiden. will hear from the cul ored people of this country regardless WILL YOU HELP END THE RECEWERSHIP? of their allisaee with the organization I represent or otherwise. “There are (wo things we stand ab solutely agalost: First, the segrega: tion of the medical peronnel at the ‘Tuskegee Horpital into white and co! ored divisions, instead of a colores staff; and, se-.2od, the appointment «1 ‘Mr. Slemp. We Lave a ‘not wanted’ sig. ready for Mr. Slemp. To say that we ‘were dumfounded by the appointmen: fs putting it mildly.” Davidson cenferred with Director Hines of the Veterans’ Bureau today, *Jeoting to the installation of a mix ed staff at Tarkegeo. President Coolidge also’ received protest of the same character. taken ty him by the National Medical Agsociat fon composed ci Negro doctors, dent ists and pharmacists. In the delogat. ton were Drs. George E, Cannon 0} Jersey City, M, O. Dumas of Washing ton and J. 0. Plummer of Raleigh, N C, The delegution told the President that unless Ui» staff was wholly color ed the Negro: s did not want any rec-g nition in appc ntments to posts. Presi dent Harding, the delegation said gave & promise some time ago that all the doctors would ne Negroes. Mr. Coolidge it is understood to} the visitors (hat he would take up ths matter with Director Hines, —+ += ON TO CALIFORNIA, (Speci from Nashville.) Hundreds ot Baptist Churches and Pastors who observed “Al! Together Duy" write, "We will report at ron i) in Los Angetes California. Thurs say Septembor 6th." ‘They are goin. by train loads; and the 42nd Annua Session of tie Nat‘onal Baptist Con vention op/n'rg in Los Angeles, Sep. tember Sth, p2.1nises to be the largest m its history Di. R. R. Moton is one of the principal speakers. Africa; Cer tral and Sout: Amer‘ea will be repre sented, Ht KiUMMUND PLANET, RIGEMOND, VERGHILA — tit KIUMMOND PLANET. RIGEMOND. VERGENLA CHICAGO NOTES, —| Counc. Dt. Jackson alep organized’ ond, gladly Faank Allen, of Columbus, Ohio was in the city recently on business matters and was the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Joseph /Woodson, 1220 West 110th St. 1 ‘The Baptist Women’s Congress, of which Mrs. Katie Coaby ts ident. mot on July i9th et Lake Forest, Til. and at Morgan | Park Mi. on August 23. Bath sesdions ‘were largely attended and splendid meetings were held. ¥ A jtzso delegation of officers and memberw of, the {Chicago Councils of A. U. K. and D. of A. attended the 16th annual encampment of the Natfonal Grand Counel and the first national encampment. They travelled fn special trains in charge of Dt. Pliza Jacksqn, tate grand queen, Col. James McCall and Capt. M. T. Bailey. More than 250 were in the delegation. George Baker, of 455 Bowen Ave. is on his vacation and is spending considerable time with friends in New York, Philadelphia and other eastern cities. , The Enterprise Institute, 514 Al dine Square, entertained twelve friends at luncheon on Wednesday afternoon, Covers were Jaid for Drs. W. Hi Moses and Roscoe M. Walker, of New York; Rev. and Mos. A. Mbore, Rey, Dudley, M. T. Bailey, of Chicago; Rev. and Mrs. M. B. Butler and little daugh- tar qf Texaq, Mss Thornton and Mrs. Anderson. Mésrs. Lewis Tanner and James Turner have taken over the Unique Deticatessen ind) genera) store idt 5208 S. State St., where they will handle drinks and da‘ly papers. Oriental Council, No. 311, A. U, K. and D, of A. was organized and set to work on ‘July 2ist by Dt. El'ra Jackson, sfate /grand queen, ass’sted by many of the local offi cers. Th's council had been worked up and ready for organization at the time of the illness and death of the late Dt. Mae Bell Herron, national district deputy and past most excellent queen of Leona Council. Dt. Jackson aleo organized and set ¢o work Macedonia Council en July 28rd. -After several days of piinete at the County Hospital, Walter D. Crawley is improving rapidly at hie ome. While visitiny in this city Miss Rhoda M. Johnson, Quincy, Til. wi be the guest of Mr..and Mrs. A.M. Young, 4114 alan ane jefore returning from 2 to Teatives and trlenda in. Nash ‘ile, Tennd, Mew. die JE) Kee and her Uttle grand-daughter 4443 Dearborn St. expect to vist. Knox ville, Chattanooga, and other points 'n Tennessee, | dirs. Sarah (Benton, 1431 West 109th Place, Mogan Park, ts spend ing her vacation smong! relatives and fiends ta Bt. eee ei Among those atten 0 sion of the Elks Grand Lodge will de Col, Giles B. Jackson, of Rich mond, Va., who will attend to other business matters while here. ‘The national medical director of the National Grand Council of A. VU. K. and D. of A., Dr. M. R. B'bb, motored to St. Loiuls this week tto attend the grand lodge session. Mrs, Carrie Collins, of Nashville ‘Tenn. has for her guest her sister, Mra: Bertha N. Rothbehild, 3638 State St, who 1s visiting In the south, Mrs. Mattie Cate of Newport News Va. and A. B. 8. Lavigne, of Los Angeles, Calif. expect. to spend some time touring the city. WOMEN PLEDGE HELP IN ANTI-LYNCH WAR. ' INTERCACTAL COMMISSION ON A\ DEFINITE CRUSADE. ATLANTA, GA., Aug. 22.—At the recent annual’ meeting of the Commulsv’on on Inter-Raclal Co-oper- ston, the woman's section of the Commisdon brought In a. vigorous ‘nper on lynching and asked tho Commission to authorize that the meter be brought to the attention of the var‘ous women's organizations of the South and that they all be asked to cooperate in q sustained and systematic effort to ‘eradicate this groat evil. The Commiasion, which has been constantly at work toward the same ond, gladly gave ‘tq approval to the plan by unanimously adopting the Tesolutions presented by the women, which were as follows: ‘Whereas, Lynching, at one time Practiced only as punishment by the mob for the violation of womanhood tm now resorted to even for robbery. Ley - Soni or no crime, and ‘At present the responst- ‘tmity for the punishment of Lrnch- rs and the abolftion of ithe evil rests solely in he several State Govern ment ‘Whereas, We. the Woman's Com @alttee of the Commisgion on Inter. Racial Co-operation are overwhelmed ‘With @ deep sense of humiliation that tls Mdeous crime \is heralded abroad as the only means avatlable to men for the protection of woman. hood, and Whereas, We lUkew'so suffer be- wause of the seeming impotence of our State Governments in the pro- tection of human life and in their Inabiilty to find and punish lynchera and members of mobs, who, in the abvence of swificfent law enforcement by the regularly constituted authori- ties, presume to assume the role of {idee and Jury—thus themselves becoming the greatest of law violat: ars, therefore Be It Resolved, 1. That we deplore the failure of State Governments to handle this, the most conspicuous enemy to: Jus- tice and righteousness, and, the most flagrant violation of the Constitution of our great nation. 2. That we definitely set ourselves to the task of creating such sentt. ment as ts possible to us in each State of our territory to ithe end that not only sufficient laws shall be en- acted to enuble the trusted officers of the Jaw to discharge thelr full duty, but to secure the enforcement of the laws now tn existence. 3. That the Director of Woman's Work of the Commissfon, Mrs. Luke Jonson, Palmer Building, Atlanta, Ga., be and, is hereby insiructed to secure the presentation of this reso- Iution to all our cooperating organ. {zations and State Committees, and further to put into effect such plans QS are: necessary to secure a aus: tained effort on the part of our wom- en to the accomplishment of these ends. MRS. T. W. BICKETT, Chairman. MISS EMMA WHITFIELD, Secretary, Pro Tem. | MR. TATES TESTIMONY. Culpeper Co., Mitchell Va. July 16th, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr, 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va., Dear Sir:—it fs quite a late hour jtvat I come in to see you. but I am bare just the eame, I am sending you tho dotlare for my subscription to the “Ftanet” also one dollar to the De- fense Fund. I wish I could do more to help you at this crucial moment. 1 hupe you will succeed in getting out of this trouble, since I believe you to be of an upright character. For sixteen years I have been tak ing the “Planet,” and during all this time. I have beld you in high! esteem, and believe you to be one of the few 100 per cont true men leaders of the Negro Race. * 1 trust that the effort of your loyal and influential white friends, combin- et with your colored, friends will bring about your exoneration and prove you to be the ideal character that so many of «18 believed in and hoped for. May the all-wise and all-powerful God be-friend you, is the wish of your admirer. —D. & TATE. POCAHONTAS LODGE MEMBERS RALLY TO THE HEAD, Deputy Johnson in the Foreground. Pocahontas, Va.. June 9, 1923. Sit John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North Fourth St., Richmond, Virginia, Dear Sir and Brother:—Inclosea wo are handing you our check for $25. 00 as contributors to Mitchell Defense Fend. We are familiar with the case through the papers and we feel tha: Sir John Mitchell, Jr., has not com- mitted any crime, ‘Therefore, we are standing willing to do any thing that we can. Our fin: aneial aid is at bis disposal, From Trustees of Pocahontas Lodge No 41, K. of P. J. W. BETHEL, ©. ©. D.C. JOHNSON, Chairman Trustee Board. U. 8. G. FROE, ‘Secretary P, M. WHITE, ‘Treas. : SOXDUEY, ‘Va June 10, 1923. My Dear Mr. Mitchell:— ssqinclosed you will find my subscrip tion to The Planet as I am following your case witb great intrest and de [not care to miss one issue of your va uable paper. I have been a subseriber to the Planet for over twenty-five years and have always bad implict: faith in your honesty and integrity, and my faith in you is still unshaken. I Lolieve that it is a plot of those who are jealous of your progress as a Ne- gro and your ability as a man. Fight {t out Mr. Mitchell, your cause ig the common cause of ali. Your peo ple, the people whom you have loved and done 90 much for, will stand by you. If all the lawyers, judges and courts in the world convicted you and ‘said you were guilty, we would still believe in you and love you. “In spite of rock and tempest’s roar. In spite of false lights on the shore, Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes are all with | the— Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers our tears, Ovr faith triumphant o'er our fears, Ave all with thee,—are all with thee! | REUBEN ©. CARTER. Tune 6, 1923. | L ght of Shiloh Lodge No. 192 K. of P | ‘nd Boykins Court No. 188 0. of Boykins Va. Greeting to the Officers and Member: | of the Lodge and Court. Dear Brother: }and Sister Courts, have you all awak fend to the fact that enemies are tr3 ing to cut your head off? If not, whs not, because nobody lives without 4 head. Have you stopped to think tha jSir_John Mitchell, Jr, G. ©. of th Grend Lodge and G. W. G. ot the Gran¢ Ccurt of Virginia is in trouble and | feel it our duty as Sir Knights an¢ Courts of 0. of C., to go to his reseu and do all in our power to help him t. defend brimself and his honor. So I ar lasking you al! as Sir Knights an¢ {Courts 0. of C., to start at once : | Mitchell Defense Fund and raise no Jews than Fifty dollara and send it_ ti him, Let others say or think what the; will or wish, but for the Light of Shi lo Lodge and Boykins Court, let w i stand by our G. C. and G. W. C. now a. | w2 have in the pass and if any of you haven't anything to give, wish hin | rer and pray for him and God wil bless both of you. | You all, as a Lodge and Court hay always listened to what I had to sa; | and have found that I haye never m' jled you in any way and I am askin; you to hear me now in this 1 am ast ing you ail to do. 1am not asking an; irre of you than Iam willing to do 80 You may start your list with m' name for $1.00. Hoping to hear fron you ail from time to time as to th Success you all are making, {With best wishes, | Yours in F.C. and B.. ' D. W. WHITFIELD, i ExD, D, @. C. Bahia, Brazil, Tune 2 1922, Mr. Johh Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va., U.S. A. My Dear Sir:—We are much grieved over the sad state of affairs which pre vails in the Mechantes Savings Bauk episode. We have suffered greatly with you in your long wait for the report of the auditors, which hindered you from werk by having your bank closed for ee long a time; but our grief was augmented on finding that you hid lost all of your wealth in trying to save the reputation and fair name of your business. On learning that your own personal reputation hind been greatly enhanced with your liberty to spend the rest of your life in the peaceful service of humanity, as a free ad Kes BA D ex S eG, ” m. bo WA ae IN aa eS ak OM df ie PAt Ww {= oy §2°e) f ats £ STRAIT: TRADE-MARK HASENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING PREP- ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT- ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following isour _ complete list ‘Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic Paty Rediors medhes halces pease © Strait-Tex Hair Grower ee ok only” promotes of the me) Gai neatie peeee Gloss-Tex Brilliantine Palos Beers ee pense an eared veer enema thes caaey eee Herbs 1.00 Ina vegetable preparation that ac- me Sincol cec a miter rub otk nomatterhow often the hale Er thampoocd: Three shades: Bisel, Brown and Chestout Brown. Kokomo Shampoo . friwls Hesse thesvaip Sultoceogsie sat Laboel rypgetenbs ger eats Bronze Beauty Vanishing Cream S0e Ts n soothing, rensclese vanishing Pere face cream that Will not grow bale Bronze Beauty Lemon Cream poke Hiking to eae cence tee ation, pre Iaing to the’ akin’ We hilcs wicks ingit anid, becching Seem Bronze Beauty Face Powders fin SSS creations Cts mele Seniesa: Waal’ Beouk sad Bronze Glow arc favorites Mollyglosco $1.00" Wea spetalbaiewtalghtcnerorment we Romer noe ie anes 20 minutes without the use of use irene, Wil not injure the scalp oF tim the hair ved AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. VIRGINIA:- In Eustings Court Part Al City of Richmond the 16th day of July 1923. CARRIE B. OREENAWAY ..Plaintiff vs. JAMES E. GREENWAY . .Defendaat ‘The object of tris su't Is to obta'n for the puaintif! a divorce from the bend of matrimony from the defend- ant upon the ground of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. And an affidavit having been male and f'led that the defendant, James i. Greenaway is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that his last P. © Acdress was No. 4 Erwin Park, Mt. Clair, N. J. It is ordered that he do ap. peur here with’n ten days after t).e due publication of this order and de what may he necessary to protect hts interest in this suit. A Copy Teste: W. E. DU VAL, Clerk H. G. DU VAL, D.C. C MIMMS, p. q. cititen, we were quite overcome with grief Hi wever, we are somewhat relievea to know that the voice and sentiment of the people are still in your favor aad with our ever abiding faith in a just and albwise providence, and be- licving you to be all that your nergh- bors claim for you, we take some con- solation in the hopes tha: in the final snow-down, you will he able to prove that you are wholly innocent of all or any wrong doing and have fully mer ited all the confidence that your good neighbors have placed in you. I do not protend to understand the matter, but I dure say that you are 2 victim of your own credulity. If their is any wrong do‘ng., it is the work of sane 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 roturn to you of your property and money. Then I wish you a long and Peaceful life and a very happy reposs at the end. I am therefore, Yours very truly, =I. 8. MOORE. MR. EVANS COMES FORWARD. Substantial Ald From Lynchubrs. 900 Fifth Street, Lynchburg Va. Tuly 21. 1923. Sir John Mitchel! Jr., 811 North Fourth St., Richmond, Va. | Dear Sir and Brother:—1 am writ: inp you Just a line today. My Tong silence does not by any means lessen my confidence in you. Speaking for my wife and myself will say that we are well, ‘always entertain a warm pluce in our hearts for you. | Knclosed you will find three checks. Ove for two years subscription to the ‘Planet.’ four dollars; one from Mrs. J.B. Bvans for the Defense Fund and ant one for five dollars from me for to vid you. If T can be of any service ty you, write me. Fraternally yours, J. B. EVANS. All Kinds of Job at Reasonable Price once with First Class We Do All Kinds of Job Printing We Do It at Reasonable Prices in..... Accordance with First Class Services We Print Cards, Envelopes, Writing Paper, Bills, Placards, Posters, Minutes, Tags, Books, Pamphlets, Folders, Wedding Invitations, Financial Books, Rule and Figure Work and Newspapers. --- We Furnish Estimates and Serve the Public Promptly. Call and See us when in need of any work in our line. We carry a large stock and we are prepared to do all work promptly. Give us your patronage. We would appreciate it. Call us up over phone, Randolph 2213. Out-of-town Orders Promptly Executed. Workmanship and Quality Materials Guaranteed. JOHN --- We Print Any and Everything 'Print=able" ```markdown ``` 311 N. 4th St., THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STARS ```markdown ``` EIGHT NEGRO LABOR INFLUX PROBLEM OF CITIES NOT OF LABOR (Preston News Service) Orange, N. J. Aug. 23—The steady influx of Negroes from the South in the Northern and Middle Atlantic states has raised a few questions in the minds of persons interested in civic problems. A committee from Orange N. J. has asked the American Federation of Labor for its views on the situation as to suggest a remedy if possible to meet the situation. The civic letter follows: "What suggestion could be made to a group of local workers, through local union labor organizations, or otherwise to meet a situation which seems to bear at its center as serious possibility of trouble? Most, if not all of the labor thus, flowing into Northern Atlantic seaboard regions is unskilled and possibly ill-adapted to the climatic conditions of this section, which with overcrowding of housing facilities, creates a health problem. Most of the children injected into our school systems, are both mentally and physically such as to radically increase the troubles already experienced by our educational systems, both as to housing and additional scholars in our already overtaxed buildings and meeting the school's population's needs in our curricula and time allotments." Charles M. Wright, director of publicity for the American Federation at Washington D.C., replied as follows: "For many Northern industrial communities the problem of Negro migration from the South has for four or five years been a most serious one, and I doubt whether anyone has discovered an ymethods by which the selflessness can be minimized, except, perhaps in some local instances. So far as I can see, the question seems, for the present at least, to be one which must be met mainly by the good judgment good citizenship, and intelligence of the people in the communities to which these miserating Negroes are coming. Certainly their rights cannot be restricted and nobody, except the most reactionary wants to restrict them. "I do not took upon the problem as specifically a labor problem, because it seems to me to be a community problem at the very least. The migration of Southern colored workers to the North is the result of two things: The southern colored workers find higher wages in the North than they get in the South and many northern employers find it possible to employ these southern colored workers at wages that would not be acceptable to white wage earners. The one sure thing is that the colored workers cannot be blamed for coming to the North in search of wages that offer them living conditions that have not been available to them heretofore. If there is any single thing I can suggest as a helpful measure, it is the organization of colored workers in trade unions as a measure of protection for themselves and as a measure of assurance that colored wage earners will not be used as a means of depressing the ages of white wage earners." --- FIGHT HARD TO SAVE FIGHT HARD TO SAVE (Continued from Page 1.) have had a fair trial? No response came, then the court pronounced judgement again and said "Electric chair, July 13th but Patterson's attor neys again interfered and informed the Court that the case would be appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeals, and then the day was changed and fixed to the 3rd day of August, but not having heard from the court on that day Wm. F. Denny applied to the Governor and the good Governor after hearing the true story of the case did not hesitate to respite the prisoner and this time Patterson's death day was August 17th, 1923, but again not having heard from the Supreme Court of Appeals on the 17th, then again his death day was set for August 31st, between sun rise and sun set. Patterson has twice been assigned to the death cell in the Penitentiary at Richmond, but will not go at this time and as many friends hope he will not go at all. Great credit is due Attorney Wm. F. Denny for the way he has bandied this case. Following is a copy of the writ: COMMONWEALTH OF VA.—To the City Sergeant of the City of Petersburg—Greeting: We command you, that from all further proceedings on a judgement pronounced by the Hustings Court of the City of Petersburg on the second day of June 1923 in the prosecution by the Commonwealth of Virginia against James Patterson, alias 'Bossy' Patterson for a felony, wherein the Commonwealth was Plaintiff, and James Patterson, alias 'Bossy' Patterson was Defendant. You altogether supersede, which judgement before the judges of our Supreme Court of Appeals, in the City of Richmond, for cause of error in the same to be corrected, on the petition of the said defendant. We have caused to come. We also command you that you give notice to the said plaintiff that she be before the judges of our Supreme Court of Appeals at the City of Richmond forthwith then and there to have a rebearing of the whole matter in the judge ment aforesaid contained. And have then this writ. Witness. H. Stewart Jones, Clerk of our said Supreme Court of Appeals at Richmond, this 22nd day of August 1923 and in the 144th year of the Commonwealth. "H. STEWART JONES, C. C." MEMO:-Said superneeds, however not to discharge from custody if in custody, nor to release his ball, if out on bail. "Teste: H. STEWART JONES Clerk of Court." "A Copy Teste:: H. Stewart Jones Clerk of Court." Dr. Moton Reviews Race Progress at Meeting. (Preston News Service) Hot Springs Ark., Aug. 22—During his opening address before the annual meeting of the Negro National Business League, Dr. Moton told of the remarkable progress the American Negro has made in this country in spite of the many discouraging obstacles that confront the race. Dr. Moton said "Business progress of the colored race in America is measured by American business standards, is yet in its infancy. We are just scratching the surface as touching the great business possibilities that lie before us as Negroes throughout the country." He called attention to the 72 successful Negro banks in the United States and pointed out that it is possible for us to have 700. He spoke of the large Negro population in Harlem and expressed the hope that a large banking institution would soon be established in that city. He paid a glowing tribute to Durham, N. C., Atlanta, Ga., Richmond, Norfolk Va., Savannah and Jacksonville. Commenting on Hardling's speech at Birmingham, Ala, he said: "Two things he sought for—justice for the Negro and peace for the South. Some admired his plea for justice and deployed his concessions to the South; others applauded his sympathy with the South and deprecated his misunderstanding of the Negro. But both parties were satisfied that the President's heart was a good as gold and that he sought the best interest of both parties. Having broken the Solid South without leaving his front porch in Marlon, he went into the South as a messenger of peace and good will of justice and righteousness. Today white and black alike bless Warren G. Harding as a friend. Tennessee Judge Raps Klux to Grand Jury. (Preston News Service) Lexington, Tenn., Aug. 16.—Judge N. R. Barham, of Jackson, convened circuit court here last Monday in an adjourned session. After speaking at some length the necessity of strict enforcement of the law to curb the wave of crime prevalent in all section of the country, he delivered a scathing denunciation of bands of men going masked. He called attention to the law forbidding such and did not mince his words in referring to the Ku Klux Klan, which is said to have a newly formed organization in this section. Homesteaders Dedicate $150,000 Church. 一 (Preaton News Service) Homestead, Pa., Aug. 23.—The con- gregation of the Clark Memorial bant- tle church enclosed its new $1000 building last Sunday. The members met at the old church and marched in a body to the new structure. The new building is one of the most magnifi- cent and best equipped Negro churches in Western Pennsylvania. It has a seating capacity of 950, with pews and pipe organ of the latest design. the pastor Rev. Dr. Marshall A. Talley, is a graduate of Biddle University. Before coming to this city 18 months ago, he was pastor of a Baptist church in Selma, Alabama. Since he became pastor of Clark Memorial Baptist church here, he has succeeded with the aid of the congregation in raising more than $42,000. Last year he started a social service program for the betterment of the Negro migrants in this district. On account of the limited space in the old church the social work was restricted to a small scale, but plans have now been made to carry on the work on an extensive scale White Man Kills Negro With Wrench; Freed. White Man Kills Negro With Wrench; Freed. (Froston News Service) Goldsboro, N. C., Aug. 23—During an alleged argument last Tuesday after anernoon between John Grantham aged 50 years and R. E. Hood, aged 23 white; Grantham was struck over the head with an auto wrench by the white man and died at the Goldsboro hospital a few hours later. Hood claims that he was compelled to defend himself against the Negro who was pursuing him with a knife and that he struck Grantham with the wrench in self-defense. These were no witnesses to the affair and the coroner rendered a verdict of justifiable homicide, which automatically released the white man from custody. Letter of Thanks August 14, 1923. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master of the National Ideal Benefit Society—Worthy Brother: Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the prompt payment of $100.00, the death claim of my mother, Louisa Robinson, who was a member of Early Surprise Lodge, No. 123. We pray that God's richest blessings may ever rest upon you and your noble order. Signed—DOLLIE ROBINSON. Witnesses: Charlie Carter. Joseph Morton THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Rosenwald Fund Gives $413,000 in One Year to Negro Schools. Nasnville, Tenn., Aug. 16.—The amount spent during the year ending June 30 in the 14 Southern States by the Julius Rosenwald Fund for Negro rural schools was $413,176 according to S. L. Smith, general agent with headquarters here. It is said that the aggregate appropriation for the coming year is more than a half million, to be exact the amount is $552,000. Bootlegger Shoots Man to Death (Preston News Service) Mt. Airy, N. C., Aug. 16.—Word has been received that Henry Joyce White while hunting in the mountains accidentally came upon Willie Dick Sisk, a white moonshiner and bootlegger, who shot Joyce and as he fell face downward into a gulch his feet caught in the limbs of a small tree, suspending his body over the small stream, the head being completely immersed in water. Joyce, it is said, was the victim of a rifle bullet that was fired when his back was turned. It severed the jugular vein as it ranged down through his neck coming out through the left breast and death probably resulted in stantly. According to county officials Sisk is a relative of the man who shot deputy sheriff Ziglar. Sisk is still at large and it is impossible to find any clew to his whereabouts. He is said to have a reputation as a blockader and dealer in liquor and is known to be a desperate man. T B Cheats the Electric Chair of Chas. Ernest. Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 17—Charles Ernest, convicted of the murder of Mrs. Fannie Parris several months ago and sentenced to die in the electric chair, died here Friday afternoon of pulmonary tuberculosis. Ernest died in the Duphur. county jail while awaiting date for electrocution. The body of Mrs. Harris was found hacked to pieces and buried in the cellar of her home. Big Bethel's Call. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 23.—The most pleasing thing is to note the high stand taken by the dallies of Atlanta in assisting the Negroes of that city to rebuild "Big Bethel" one of the most historic A M. E. Churches of the South, that was destroyed by fire last winter: As a typical example of the deep religious fervor we quote an editorial from the Atlanta Journal, under the caption of "Big Bethel's Call." The editorial follows: "The pastor and the flock of historic Big Bethel church, which was destroyed by fire last February, are in the midst of a special endeavor to raise a goodly portion of a rebuilding fund. Naturally, they look to their friends among the white Atlantians for substantial aid, and unless Southern tradition be dead they will not be disappointed. "Big Bethel dreams back to the times when great-grandires of today were babies in the arms of blark "mam mies," or were running about the plantation in quest of an "Uncle Remus." Generations of song and mourning have sung through its rafters; and in to the building which the flames blotted out went thirty years of labor, of prayer and of treasure ladd up in coins no bigger than the widow's mite. If ever there was an institution sprung from a people's soul and woven of their heart-strings, it is Big Bethel. No wonder tears rained as they watched, on that wintry night, the glare of a fire that roared up and up till at last the shining Cross crumbled. "A cause, this is that comes home to Atlanta's imagination, kindling memories and sentiments soon as only Southern hearts can cherish Big Bets el Calls today out of the prophecy of the Shepherd Amos 'I will raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen and close up the breaches thereof; and will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old.' Let not that faith want for sustenance at the hands of Christian 'white folks'" BENEYOLENT ORDER RECEIVES CHARTER IN TEXAS. Austin, Texas. Aug. 16.—The Secretary of State has approved and纹� the charter of the International Order of Buffaloes and Lady Comrades of Texas, no capital stock and headquarters at Greenville. The purpose is to promote benevolence and charity among its members and the Negro race in general. The incorporators are: William McDaniel, Harriette Strickland, Lewis Jones and others, all of Hunt Country. Slayer Phillips Offers No Defense. (Preston News Service) Sunbury Pa. Aug. 17.—William Phillips, who caused the death of H. J. Parker fellow worker and friend, through the use of a sighting, no defense when arraigned in court. He is charged with involuntary man-slaughter. He feels deep regret for the whole acirr, he told counsel, and indicted that he had no idea he would cause even the slightest injury. MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND Collection ..... $ 10 Newspaperman ..... 1 Editor B. J. Davin, Atlanta ..... 10 Collection ..... 11 Friend ..... 1 M. F. Longist ..... 1 Mary F. Owens ..... 1 William Jenkins ..... 1 Mrs. Alloe Nerrell ..... 1 L. T. Johnson ..... 1 Rev. Robert J. Jackson ..... 1 Mrs. P. M. B. Hedge ..... 1 R. W. Whiting ..... 1 Mrs. Angle Burnett ..... 1 Collection ..... 1 Dr A. A. Tennant ..... 1 A Friend ..... 1 W. A. Wilson ..... 1 Ju. B. Keford, Waterbury ..... 1 Conn. A Friend Chester Carter A Friend A Friend A Friend Thomas Byrd A Friend Mrs. Harriet Blunt S. S. S. Mrs. Lucy Dabbs A Friend Mrs. A. G. Thompson Donation Pocahontas Lodge No. 41, K. of P. Pocahontas, Va. Lawyer J. R. Clifford Martins- burg, W. Va. Miss Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson Mrs. Annie Sharrah Mrs. Susie T. Winston B. F. Morrell, Jamestown, R. I. Mrs. Elenora Jones Donation Gow. Va. Mrs. Isabella Betts, Sutherlin. Va. Mrs.Mary N. Gay Norfolk Mrs. Lula Outlaw, Franklin. Va. Mary S. B. Hill, Farmville, Va. Nettie Grant, Boykins. Mrs. E. B. Brown, Covington. Va. Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport News. Mrs. Antointe Wilkerson, Boy kla Jennie Ferguson, Keeling Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth Ela Thomas, Portsmouth William Bowles, Staunton Mrs Annie Ballard, Portsmouth M P Howe, Pocahontas Miss S L. Greenhill, Richmond Elizabeth Robinson Mrs. C B. Banks, Bristol. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Roan- oke. E. M. Fields, Radford ... Rev. C. L. Stoney, Danville ... Mrs. Ada U. Gary, Franklin ... Mrs. Mary Williams, Front Royal ... Mrs. Carrie Winder, Phoebus ... Mrs. Emma Tunstall, Atlee ... Mrs. Emma Gaskins, Winchester ... N. J. Haliburton, Healing ... Springs Mrs. Ella Locklayer, Roanoke Parthenia Manns, Fieldale, Mrs. M. J. Jones E. Radford. Mary E. Turner, Boykins Mrs. M. E. Bethell, Almagro. Mrs. M. E. Seay, Blackstone. Mrs. N. B. Calaillan, Hot Springs Mrs. Kittie A. Philpott, Martins ville. Mrs. J. B. Watts, Natural..... Bridle Mrs. Minnie B. Hall, Strasburg Mrs. Mattie Edmondson, Roan oke Mrs. Rachel Webb, Portsmouth Franklin Court, No. 209, Frank lin. Va. Mrs. Georgina Corway, Manassas Mrs. Martha Hines, Danville Mrs. Laura Bush, Covington Mrs. E. L. Fleming, Scotts- Boston, Mrs. Addie Lee, Danville Mrs. Georgia H. Brown, Staun- ton Friend Mrs. Laura James, Portsmouth Mrs. Daisy King, Newport News Cascade Court No. 99, Hot Springs Friend George W. Rison, Danville Charles Clarke West Point F. E Puryear, Norfolk Mrs. Nannie L. Patterson, Clifton Forge William H. Coy Mrs. Mary Thomas, Berryville Andrew Jackson, Radford Mrs. Mary Woolridge, Glasgow Mrs. Mary J. Aytes Mrs. Clara G. Pervall Mrs. R. E. Wesley Miss Marie L. Walker W. H. Willis Mrs. Lucy Cross. George L. Branch Mrs. Henrietta Estes Mrs. Malissa Sayles Mrs. Rosa Clark Friend Friend Mrs. Sallie Page Mrs. Mary Branch Mrs. E. Goode Thomas Tinsley William A. Robinson F. J. Johnson Mrs. W. E. Williams Friend Miss Mary Criss Mrs. Fanny E. Johnston and Family Mrs. Amelia Davenport Friend Mrs. Senora L. Bowe Old Dominion Club Mrs. Harriet Johnson Mrs. Florence Henry, Brookneal Mrs. Annie Robey, Brookneal Mrs. Nancy Hubbard Brookneal Mrs. Sallie Hubbard, Brookneal Mrs. Mamie Hanlett Brookneal Mrs. Martha Bradley Brookneal Mrs. Patsie Jones, Brookneal Mrs. Sylvia Davis, Brookneal Mrs. Lonie Hubbard, Brookneal Pearly Gate Court No. 174, Franklin Mrs. Katie E. Lowry, Petersburg Prof. J. H. Hill, Washington D. HI-JA CHEMICAL CO. ATLANTA GEORGIA AGENTS WANTED—Write 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- lure 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, Glasgow, Va. J. L. R. Tucker, Glasgow, Va. Blue Ridge Lodge L. R. Woolridge, Jr. Henry Fitzs Meshak Thompson Leslie Anderson Audy Turner Geo. W. Anderson Harvey Thompson L. A. D. Hartwell John Anderson Joseph Stores J. T. Mitchell Kugh Curry C. J. Norris J. H. Thompson E. H. Dillard Albert B. Norris Walker Williams Philip Anthony Andrew Early J. R. Thompson Jack Fitzs M. D. Anthony Howard Jones Mrs. Alice Fitzs M. A. N. Mae Woolridge Chara L. Woolridge Minnie Fitzs Sarah Turner Mortha Strowbridge Arnie Tucker Angie Mitchell Sophronia Franklin Belle Chapman Mary C. Norris Mary Dillard Millie Hunter Lily Jones Cornelia Early Sarah Stores Ester Hartwell Cerneva Anderson Miggle Thompson Nannie Fitzs Maggie Jones Mary R. Woolridge Edd Banks William Fitzs C. W. Anderson Jack Bibbs W. J. Strowbridge Donation Hem Thompson W E. Chatman John Kyle With best wishes yours. L. R. Woolridge, JR. MARY R. WOOLRIDGE J. H. THOMPSON. M. THOMPSON, C. C. W. J. Strowbridge Henry Fitz. Staunton, Va. July 16 1923. John Mitchell Jr. 311 N. Fourth Street. Richmond, Va. My Dear Sir and Brother:—You will find enclosed check for your De- fense Fund given by your friends of Stuarton, Va. James E. Parker A. C. Mabrey Dr. O. W. Marsnail Wm. Sims Emmett Moore L. C. James A Friend J. F. Bryant Cash J. H. Johnson John W. Southall W. S. Adams Lunch Jackson Thomas Jackson Wm. Short Cash Wm. Bowles G W. Cook Nolem Johnson Mrs. F. J. Moore A Friend Charles Miller A Friend Mt. Zion Lodge No. 18 A. F. Every day you see women with beautiful hair. Don't envy them. You can have hair that is just as fascinating as theirs. The chances are that most of these ladies owe their soft, silky hair to Hi-Ja, the marvelous new hair treatment. Use Hi-Ja. After a few treatments your hair will become longer, softer, straighter and more beautiful than ever before. Continue its use and you will have hair to be proud of. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO 'RELIEVE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE 220 W. BROAD STREET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines 220 W. Broad Street. My medicines will relieve you, or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. I use nothing but herbs, roots; barks; gum; balances, leaves; seed; berries; flowers and plants in my medicines. They have relieved thousands that have given up to die. MY MEDICINES CURE THE FOLLOWING DISEASES: Heart Disease, Blood, Kidney, Bladder; Flese in any form; Vertigo; Quinsey; Sore Throat; Dyspepsia; Indigestion; Constipation; Rheumatism in any form; pains and aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial troubles; Skin Diseases; all Itching Sensations; Female Complaints, LaGripe, Pneumonia; Ulcer; Carbuncles; Bolls; Cancer in its worst form without use of knife or instrument; Eczema; Pimples on face and body. Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Kidneys. My medicines relieve any disease, no matter what nature, or your money refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full particulars, write, send or call on L. J. HAYDEN, 220 West Broad Street. W. I. JOHNSON'S SONS. INC. Prompt Service. Orders in or out of the city solicited. The Finest Caskets and the Cheapest furnished on short notice. Marringes and Social Functions Also a Specialty. Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing is a remarkable new discovery that not only softens, lengthens and beautifies the hair, but removes dandruff, stops itching scalp, tetter and relieves scalp disorders. You can buy Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing at all good drug stores, from our agents or direct from us. Price 25c. For our Money Making Plan and Circulars TODAY. MICAL CO. ATLANTA GEORGIA L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure To RELIEVE ALL DISEASES 220 W. BROAD STREET. DO YOU LOVE If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Mar. 220 W. Broad Street. My medicines will matter what your disease, sickness or affliction perfect health. I use nothing but herb leaves; seed; berries; flowers and plants relieved thousands that have given up to 100. MY MEDICINES CURE THE FOLLOW: Blood, Kidney, Bladder; Piles in any form; Dyspepsia; Indigestion; Constipation; Rise and aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial tract sensations; Female Complaints, LaGripppe, Bolls; Cancer in its worst form without use; Pimples on face and body. Diabetes of Kidney. My medicines relieve any disease, no matter refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full on L. J. HAYDEN, 220 West Broad S Richmond, Va. July 8, 1915. A perfect cure has been effected by L. J. Hayden's Pure Herb Medi- ines. After waiting thirteen years he was not suffered from the horrible disease. Inavel, I desire to make a statement toavel. Thirteen years ago twelve leading physicians of my city treated me for bed Kidney trouble and gravel without only the desired benefit. These doctors made advised me to be operated or, as that ever was the only chance for me. I was J. H. advised to go and get some of L. J. he in Hayden's Herb Medicine and try be man fore being operated on. I did so, and in twenty four hours after using daur his medicines I passed at least a time half dozen gravel, some as big as a den's large pea. Since that time I have Brot not suffered with the gravel. I com highly recommend L. J. Hayden's x medicine to all suffering humanity. an I am. J. A. PAGE, 4 Auburn Ave., Richmond Va. FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 10 WEST LEIGH STREET. Prompt Service. Orders in or out of the Caskets and the Cheapest furni Marriages and Social Function DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE Claude Burrell Mrs. Lizzie Goodman Mrs. Channie Washington Mrs. Anna Peters Mrs. Lacy E. Jackson Mrs. Patsy Lewis Friend D. R. Tate Mitchell, Va. J. B. Evans, Lynchburg, Mrs. Martha W. Evans, Lynchbu W. H. Pride, Delawanna, N. J. M. L. S. W. L. H. Friend Friend Mrs Estelle Thornton, Atlee, Va. ROANOKE VA. Dev. P. G. Gravely Sir Jas. H. Crosen Sir Chas. Abbott Sir Mc Hill Sir Willie H. Hopkins Sir G. S. Edmondson Sir Zackieriah Williams Sir Robt. Faulkner Sir Wm. Powell Rev. Thomas H. White, Jersey City, N. J. 10.00 Rev. S. C. Copeland, Marion, S. C. 1.03 Mrs. Jane Harris 1.00 You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER So that every lady and gentleman may be jek whi the Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing will do to straighten and beautify your hair. You willlowing remarkable offers: On receipt of $1.00 we will forward you a bottle of HA Dressing and 1 bottle of Hi-Ja Cocanut Shampoo (value of this assortment, $1.25). Send $1.00 Today HYDEN Pure Herb Medicines, DEASES OR NO CHARGE? RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HE HEALTH? Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines will relieve you, or no charge, no or affliction may be, and restore you herbs, roots; barks; gum; balsam, blanins in my medicines. They have up to die. FLOWING DISEASES: Heart Disease, form; Vertigo; Quinsy; Sore Throat; Rheumatism in any form; pain; troubles; Skin Diseases; all Itching ripple, Pneumonia; Ulcer; Carbuncles; but use of knife or instrument; Eczema; Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Kidneys, matter what nature, or your money. full particulars, write, send or call Street. I was cured of a very bad case of Rheumatism by two bottles of L. J. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medicine, after suffering a long time with the dreadful disease. I was unable to move hand or foot, and after I had taken three doses of the medicine I was able to get out of my bed and walk across the floor, and only two bottles of the medicine has made me a perfectly well man in every respect. I cannot give Mr. L. J. Hayden too much praise for what he has done for me. I have sent many other suffering ones to him and they have also gotten cured. My daughter was also cured of Rheumatism and Indigestion by L. J. Hayden's Herb Medicines at No. 220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I recommend Mr. L. J. Hayden as one of the greatest healers of the sick on earth. Respectfully. J. D. TAYLOR, 2419 E. Grace St. Richmond, Va. N'S SONS, INC. ORS, EMBALMERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PHONE MADISON 685 MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND. Clifton Forge, Va. July 18, 1922. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Please accept this little token of respect. It is small but given with deepest sympathy. I can only pray that God in His infinite goodness and mercy will comfort and uphold you. These are some of the faithful members of Sharon Court of Clifton Forge and a friend or two. You will find a money order for $5.45 which I hope will help some. I have some more shall send later on. From District Deputy. NANNIE L. PATTERSON'S CLUB A WORD FROM ROANOKE. Roanoke, Va. July 31, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. 211 North Fourth Street. Dear Sir and Brother:—Find included $8.00 which is a very small token our high esteem and undying con- dence in your honesty and integrity Not the Honorable John Mitchell That Perishable Clay. But to that noble principle: That passes not away. REV. P. G. GRAVELY.