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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET WILLS' MANAGER TO STOP FIGHT Dempsey-Firpo Match Threaten Legal Procedure---Attempt to Force Dempsey to Fight the Colored Heavy-weight. A Peculiar Condition----New York Boxing Commission Shows Race Prejudice. VOL. XL. NO. 42 WILLS TO S Dempsey-li Legal Pro Force De Color A Peculiar C ing Commissi New York, Sept. 5.—The Supreme Court of New York will now have to decide whether or not the Jack Dempsey-Luis Firpo fight can be held on Friday, September 14. Paddy Mullins, manager of Harry Wills, Negro challenger of the champion, today obtained an order from Supreme Court Justice Edward Lazan sky, in Brooklyn, requiring Promoter Tex Rickard and the New York Boxing Commission to show cause Friday why a peremptory writ of mandamus should be issued to stop the Dempsey Firpo fight. The basis of Mullins' argument, which was presented in an affidavit by Attorney William Klein, is the claim that Wills is the logical opponent of the champion. It is shown that Mullins had $2,500 for forfeit money posted with the boxing commission for more than a year for a fight be tween Wills and Dempsey. "It is also contended that if the Dempsey-Firpo fight takes place as scheduled, Wills must be declared the champion under the rules of the commission, because of Dempsey's failure to fight him after the challenge and forfeit money were accepted by the commission. The affidavit further asks that the commission be compelled to revoke and cancel the permit to hold the Dempsey-Firpo fight and to issue a permit for the bout between the champion and Wills on the provision that Dempsey agrees to fight the Negro. In the event that Dempsey should refuse to fight Willis, the affidavits request that the commission be directed to have Dempsey's world's heavy weight title forfeited. In this connection it is noted that several of the champion's refusal to fight challengers accepted as such by the commission, after forfeiture were posted, has resulted in their titles being litied and bestowed on the challengers. CONTRACT QUESTIONED The best information obtainable by this writer is that Dempsey has all ways been willing to fight Wills, but that no promoter came forward with the guarantee he desired. The commission after Wills' challenge and $2,500 required as evidence of good faith was posted, ordered Dempsey to accept the challenge, under penalty of having his title declared forfeited. Dempsey at once accepted. The challenge was issued in July, 1922. After Dempsey accepted nothing occurred through Mullins has been raising a racket about it almost ever since. There is considerable question whether a contract Manager Mullins claims he has with Manager Jack Kearns specifies where and within what time a Dempsey-Wills bout would be held, and if no other bout could be held in the interim. It is not noting that the Dempsey-Tom Gibbons fight was held since the alleged contract was drawn up. The sale of tickets for the Dempsey Firpo fight today is for $462,000, with thousands of requests to be filled and indications of a sell-out of reserved tickets several days before the fight. (By Thomas L. Cummiskey, Universal DR. TENNANT RETURNS Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Tennant returned to the city last Monday after a delightful visit to Indianapolis and St. Louis. They were the recipients of special entertainments in both cities. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Mrs. J. L. Peters is visiting friends in New York. Mr. R. H. Fauntleroy visited Chicago, Ill. during his vacation. —Mrs. Anna Brown is visiting her sister in Washington. —Mrs. Susie G. Denny is in Chicago this week. She has been on an extended tour. —Mr. W. B. F. Crowell, the well-known orator of Roanoke, called on us last week. He is looking well and gave a glowing account of general conditions. His friends here tendered him a reception. —Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., pastor of the New Baptist Church of this city has been visiting friends at Christiansburg, the scene of his former pastorate. He is expected home this week. —Mr. Isaac Dyson of Montgomery, W. Va., passed through the city enroute to his home in Winterpock, to spend his vacation. —Mr. George Stubbs of Yorktown, Va., was in the city this week and called on us. —Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Cogbill left the city last Monday for New York City, N. Y., and Boston, Mass., where they will spend their vacation. —Mr. Otis Smith of Washington, D. C., spent Labor Day in our city. He was accompanied by Mr. Frank B. Sillman. —Mr. Albert Clarke spent his vacation of ten days visiting relatives and friends here and left this week for his home in Washington. —Mrs. W. H. Hatcher of 1917 Decatur street is visiting her son. Mr. Marcelius Hatcher of Brooklyn, N. Y., and her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Riley of Englewood, N. J. —Miss Ethel Cowan of Washington, left for home last Monday after spending four weeks as the guest of Miss Lucy B. Chiles, 316 W. Leigh street. —Miss Elizabeth E. Brown, of 814 N. Fourth Street, has returned to the city after visiting relatives in Paterson, N. J., New York and Atlantic City. Mr. J. W. Johnson, well-known here as "Millionaire" Johnson, but who is now a resident of Washington was in the city last week looking the "picture of health." Mrs. Arneta Redd of New York, daughter of Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D. and Mrs. Nellie Anderson are guests of Rev. Dr. Mosby, 6 W. Clay street. Mr. R. H. Thurston, who has been attending the sessions of the Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention at Christiansburg has returned to the city. The delegates and visitors to the Grand Lodge of Elks at Chicago have returned giving glowing reports of their reception in the windy city. Despite the ecorts of the Richmond delegation to bring the next session to this city, Pittsburgh won out "with hands down." RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923 COULDN.T GO BACK. Some of the appointed delegates to the Supreme Lodge returned with the information that Virginia went back in the Supreme Lodge. As the Grand Lodge of Virginia is not functioning and sent no Supreme Representatives to the Supreme Lodge, the statement is rather premature. No persons clothed with authority to legally speak for the Grand Lodge of Virginia, not being present, that body could not "go back" although the Supreme Lodge could enter the body's name on its roll on its own volition. It is reported that the delegates agreed to pay $14,000.00 to the Supreme Lodge. REV. DR. MILLER'S RINGING TRIBUTE. He Sends Five Dollars for Defense. East Radford, Va., Aug. 25, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. 311 N. 4th St, Richmond, Va. My dear Mr. Mitchell: I am glad to have the pleasure of joining the "Wishing Us Well" family. Though I am tardy, yet, no grief has been fore told, no sympathy more genuine than mine, for you in this your season of adversity—the victim of circumstances. Neither is any one's faith stronger in your integrity and manhood than mine. After the years of dauntless, untiring service you have rendered the Race and humanity, after the tears you have dried, the wrinkles you have smoothed, the heartaches and pangs you have relieved, the homes you have brightened, you will not be forgotten. God and the good people are with you. Above the din and four of the forces of wickedness hear the consoling "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest," uttered by the Master. Let not your iron nerve fail you now, but "screw your courage to the sticking point" and you shall not fail. $10.00 FOR DEFENSE FUND August 27, 1923 Our Dear Friend and Brother and Leader: We regret this great calamity in which you are passing, yet God has always led great men through many trials and unseen dangers and seeming disadvantages but when we consider that He has always been Master of the situation, we must not be discouraged. In His own way and in His own time He brought them out conquerors. So don't be discouraged, He still lives and holds the reins in His own hands and will allow our enemies to go so far and no further. Therefore never falter or doubt, but pray His guidance and He will always bring His servant out victoriously. For right is right, since God is right. And right the day must win. To doubt would be disloyalty. To falter would be sin. MRS. M. J. JONES. MRS. DAISY BLANEY. MRS. MARGARETE LEWIS. MRS. E. M. FIELDS. Mrs. FLORA CHARLTON. Winston Edmunds Has Remarkable Record. WINS RESPECT AND ESTEEM OF VIRGINIA'S BEST STATESMAN. A Deserving Tribute to a Colored, Virginian of the Old School. Head servant at the gubernatorial mansion for over thirty-eight years is the record of Winston Edmunds, who has presided over the cuisine, telephone and doorbell for ten successive governors of Virginia and has won the highest esteem of all of them. He began his career at the mansion in 1886, during the term of Governor Fitzhugh Lee, and, although only MR. WINSTON EDMUNDS. 19 years of age, was immediately chosen to the post of head butler. chosen to the poet of head butler. Winston's term as butler at the mansion extends over the administrations of Governors Lee, McKinney, O'Ferrall, Tyler, Montague, Swanson Mann, Stuart, Davis and Trinkle and he has received from each of them a written testimonial as to his character and ability. REAL OLD VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN "A real old Virginia gentleman, and "the most accomplished waiter I ever knew," are two of the phrases (Continued on Page 8.) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor of 1709 Everett street entertained Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones of Washington DC on Friday night, August 31st. The many friends assembled early and a fine time was had until late in the night. Refreshments were served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Webster Dean; Mr. and Mrs. Jobb R. Cogbill; Miss Marrian Wyche, Miss Beimelt Jones; Mrs. Amanda Randolp; Mrs. Rosa Jetter; Mrs. Charlotte Berry; Mrs. Maggie Byrd; Mrs. Sarah Johnson; Mrs. Maggie Tucker; Mrs. Gertrude Cobbs; Mrs. Alease Simons; Mr. and Mrs. John Coy and Miss Corene Coy; Mr. Chas Robinson and Mr. Dorsey Powell. REVIVAL AT HOOD TEMPLE. The campaign for souls will begin at the above church Sunday, September 9, 1923. The pastor has secured the service of Rev. J. E. Thompson, S. T. B., a noted Evangelist of Philadelphia Pa. All Christians are cordially invited to cooperate in the meeting. Sinners are especially warned to flee the wrath to come. NOTICE. The Charitable Union will hold special services with the Shiloh Baptist Church, Aubland, Va., on the 4th Sunday, September 24th, for charity and mission work. At 11:30 A. M. Special sermon by the pastor, Rev. Murphy. At 7:30 P. M. sermon by Rev. Griffin and a paper by one of the secretaries. Rev. F. W. Quarles, manager. Members and friends are invited to the services. North Carolina Woman, Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Tells of Work at Race Relations Conference. Kansas City, Kana—Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett, widow of the Governor Bickett of North Carolina, seaking at the sessions of the race relations conference being held here by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, today told of the history and work of the Inter-racial Committees throughout the South, stamping out mobism and lynchings and bringing about better relations between colored and white people. Mrs. Bickett appeared at the race relations conference as a representative of the Inter-racial Committees of whose Woman's Committee she is Chairman. Her address was as follows: "As a member of the Commission on Inter-Racial Cooperation and as Chairman of the Woman's Committee of the Commission it gives me pleasure to present to the National Organization for the Advancement of Colored People a short history of the formation and work of this Commission. "Shortly after the Armistice distrust and suspicion fanned by propaganda of various sorts seemed abroad in our land and mob violence, which had greatly decreased during the war, broke out afresh. It was in this crisis that the Commission on Inter-Racial Cooperation came into existence. At the center of this group were John J. Eagan, manufacturer and churchman Rev. W. W. Alexander, Y. M. C. A. War Representative and Dr. N. Ashby Jones, noted minister of Atlanta. Out of the thought and prayer of such men and others equally consecrated the Commission was born. Its members ship was made up of leading educators, ministers, professional and business men from every state in the South, including many prominent Negroes. State committees were organized especially where the situation was acute and with the cooperation of the Y. M. C. A. machinery and financed by the War Work Council. Better feeling immediately became noticeable and having proved its efficacy in this crisis the Commission determined to enlarge its sphere and seek to permanently improve race conditions and put them upon a Christian basis. "To this end committees have been set up in every State and eight hundred Counties. Threatened lynchings and riots have been prevented, injustices have been corrected, cooperation for mutual welfare has been brought about and more friendly relations established especially in communities where conditions were critical. "An interesting recent development is the enlisting of leading women of the South to cooperate with the various state committees, and to promote the study of this question in their civic and religious organizations. In every case the women have made strong pro nouncements against mob violence and in favor of justice to the Negro, especially the Negro women and children. The personnel of the committee has increased from forty men to over a hundred and fifty men and women, a large number of these belonging to the Negro race and who contribute largely to the councils of the Commission. "We are a long, long way from solving the race problem in the South but we have made a hopeful beginning. As interested, thoughtful, white men and women we are seeking through our civic and religious organizations to meet a spirit of cooperation the leading men and women of the Negro race in the community in which we live. We are cooperating in study of Negro community life, in housing and sanitation better neighborhood conditions, educational opportunities and the needs of Negro women and children especially. We are becoming increasingly conscious of the fact that as those in author (Continued on Page 8) REMOVAL NOTICE! To my Friends and Patrons: On and after October 1, I will be located at 813 W. Clay Street, where I will be able to serve you better. I thank you for your past favors and earnestly ask that I may be permitted to continually serve you. LOTTIE VANN. "Walker Method" LOFT CAREY RAISES FORTY THOUSAND FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, met in Homestead, Pa., with Clark Memorial Baptist Church, Dr. M. A. Tulley, pastor August 20th through the 31st. The Woman's Auxiliary, Mrs. J. H. Randolph president, held sessions in the spacious First Baptist Church (white). Both bodies were very largely attended. The delegation going from Richmond, headed by Dr. W. H. Stokes had a special coach, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, and a few others motored all the way. The annual addresses of President Dr. C. S. Brown and Secretary, Dr. A. Graham were the outstanding features of the convention while the annual address of Mrs. Randolph was the feature of the Woman's Auxiliary. Both Dr. Brown and Dr. Graham attended the World Baptist Alliance at Stockholm Sweden. All listened with rapt attention to all they had to say about that great meeting. Amount raised during the year and at the meeting $43,177.52. All of the principal officers were reelected. Dr. Graham conducted the great missionary mass meeting Friday evening in the Soldier's Memorial Hall" in Pittsburgh, when the public offering was $537.00. We then adjourned to meet with Second Baptist Church, Washington D. C., in 1924. THE TUCKAHOE ASSOCIATION TO MEET. Dr. A. A. Graham to Speak on The World Baptist Alliance. The Tuckahoe Baptist Association will convene in its 29th annual session with the 31st Street Baptist Church on Wednesday September 12th continuing through Friday. The pastor of the church, Rev. S. P. Robinson is also Moderator of the Association: The Woman's Auxiliary, Mrs. Ollie B. Courtney, president will hold joint sessions with the parent body. There will be able sermons and addresses each day with a special ad dress Friday at 12:30 o'clock by Rev Dr. A. A. Graham, corresponding secretary of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention of America. It will be a rare treat to the people of Richmond and vicinity to hear Dr. Graham relate his experiences in Africa and at the World Baptist Alliance in Stockholm Sweden. The church and the Association make every body welcome to all of the public meetings and especially the meeting on Friday. Very sincerely, D. J. BRADFORD, Cor. Sec SACRED CONCERT SUNDAY. Sunday, September 9, the Capital City and Williams Lodges of Elks will give their annual sacred concert at the Friends Orphan Asylum, St John and Charity Streets, at 5 P. M. The concert benefits the asylum and the public is invited. W. E. Johnson is chairman; George L. Branch, secretary and Jos. Eggleston, assistant secretary. S. AND D. OF JERUSALEM HOLD BIG DAY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE Charlottesville, Va., Sept. 5. —The Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, of Washington, D. C. King Dayd Lodge had a sermon preached to them last Sunday by Rev. D. H. Gray, B. Th. pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, this city. His subject was, "A Friend," his text being taken from II Samuel 18:32. This was indeed one of the best sermons our pastor could have preached. He said that it takes courage to be a friend. Any one will be with you when the world praises you, but a friend is not moved by public sentiment. The leaders of our race suffer for the lack of unity among them selves. This sermon moved the people to a higher standard of living and many were heard to say, "God bless our leaders." —REPORTER. PRICE, FIVE CENTS DISORDER BEGETS DISORDER (Preston News Service) THE RECENT RIOTS directed against the Ku Klux Klan in Steubenville, Ohio and Carnegie, Pa., are exemplary evidences of the truths that disorder begets disorder—that it takes a thief to catch a thief—and that two wrongs never make a right. Thus, the philosophy of common sense vaporizes the theory that the Invisible Empire is founded in good faith—that lynchings are justifiable, and that Might must subdue Right. "Breathed into a living reality by the unfortunate soul of the Ku Klux Klan of Reconstruction days, founded with malicious intent, created to make a laughing stock of American social institutions and American liberties, and launched upon a sea of hatred, the Ku Klux Klan has perniciously once again invaded the cities and hamlets of a peaceful nation, and has styled itself an adjuster of civic and racial evil. No organization so conceived and so directed could hope to exist in this country without meeting a counter-current of trouble and death. "The counter-current found sources of inspiration at Steubenville and at Carnegie, and launched an offensive against the Klan. Disorder begot disorder, against the peace and dignity of the States and to the terror of their law-abiding citizens. "Sow a wind and reap a whirlwind" has been the answer of the populace of those two cities to the Klan. Tragedy and injury followed in the wake of the rebuffs tendered to the Klan, and it is to be regretted that a double wrong was enacted so closely within the confines of modern civilization. Such, though, is always the harvest of such a crop, filly sown and cultivated by Hatred and Malice. "A thief who is shot by his victim can expect no sympathy; neither can an outraged organization which was conceived in perfidy and malcontent. The latter, though, can conclude its avaricious career and disband, thereby ceasing to be the ill cause of an ill result. CLUB SMOKER The Buffalo Athletic and Social Club made another niche in the annuals of the social realm when they launched a smoker on Friday night, August 31, at their hall room. The speakers of the evening were Messy John Gibson and James Golden. Their remarks were timely and to the point while each sentence was punctuated with applause. Mr. Oscar Powell, the president introduced the speakers with Mr. H. H. Simms as secretary. The many visitors present had something to say while the refreshments were being served abundantly. The Buffaloes are Manning, Mason, Simms, Powell, Preston, Jones and Cheatham. Hats off to the Buffaloes! SERVICES ARE APPRECIATED. During the present baseball season Dr. Scott C. Burrell, General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. has arranged several games between city teams and the strong nine at the Virginia State Penitentiary. The following editorial from "The Beacon," the official newspaper of the "men inside" shows their appreciation of his kindness: The Beacon feels assured that it expresses the sentiments of every inmate when it says, 'we are very, very grateful to the officials of the institution and to Rev. Scott C. Burrell, a highly esteemed colored minister of Richmond, for permitting, and bringing here outside baseball teams to play match games. Regardless of the outcofe of any of the contests, whether our boys win or lose, we enjoy having strangers see that we men on the inside are not, 'varmints with horns' and that we have the same likes and dislikes as others. One thing certain, if those who come here secure half as much pleasure out of being here, as we do from having them with us, there can be no cause for complaint. FOR SALE. Piano with Rosewood case in fine condition, just tuned. Walnut side board. Route 4; Box 75 C. Richmond, Va. Phone Boulevard 4398-J. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THREE ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these 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. ```markdown ``` FOUR HEY PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 211 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. EDITOR - JOHN MITCHELL, JR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Enclosed at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .69 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.56 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923 You cannot dole out justice and injustice to your fellow man at one and the same time. A southern white man is peculiar. If he is for you, he will stand by you to the end. Some of the critics of Dr. R. R. Meton never think of imagining them selves in his place. Make friends with the white folks, colored folks. When you get in trouble you will find their support a most valu- able asset. The Mechanics Savings Bank depositors have made a record for themselves, despite the fact that many of them have undergone intense suffering. Let them sign the petitions quickly and the end is in sight, for the success of the Mechanics Savings Bank and the retention of the Strand Theatre will be assured. The Tuskegee Veteran's Hospital is "the bone of contention." The transfer of its leading official to a post office West will do much to simplify and set the situation. Some of these people raise the Devil if there is any talk about placing a Negro official in a white institution and then proceed to raise the other thing, when there is talk about placing Negroes over Negroes. If the Government would abolish the salaries, which go with these offices, they would be willing for any of the Negroes to move them. "A NEGRO GENIUS." The Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch published in its editorial columns of Sunday, August 26th, an admirable article on, "When Not to Shoot." Coming as it did practically "upon the heels" of the killing of a colored man at the Kingan's Meat Plant, it served a good purpose of allaying a feeling of unrest now everywhere in evidence amongst our colored population, many of whom have relatives now residing in the northern States, who picture them the improved conditions existent in those communities and where life and property are alleged to be safe and a reasonable protection is given in the courts of law. These of us, who have stood up for this section of the country, "through evil reports as well as good" are seriously handicapped by these conditions. Now comes this same journal with additional comment in its issue of the 6th inst., relative to the achievement of a Negro, Professor George Washington Carver. Here it is: Not his race alone, but the entire South, takes pride in the achievements of that Negro wizard of chemistry, Professor George Washington Carver, of Tuskegee. In recognition of his monumental work, the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, has awarded Carver the Spingarn medal, a testimonial of worth most highly prized by his race. It is a deserved tribute to his genius. Carver, working quietly at the institution made famous by Booker I. Washington, claims his discoveries will change the economic life of the South. He is said to have made 115 products from the sweet potato and 165 from the peanut. In his chosen field of agricultural chemistry the Alabama Negro ranks highly among the laboratory wizards of the world. In the career of Carver there is inspiration and a lesson for every South Ern Negro. The advantages he had were no greater than those that come to thousands of others of the race. He was determined to make the most of opportunities he had; he has succeeded surpassingly well. And he has remained in the South, where the Negro is better understood and regarded more sympathetically than in any section of the country. This far-seeing editor is doing a "world of good" for this section. He is placing in the forefront, the notable achievements of the most progressive of us, who are assets to our respective communities, instead of parading our faults to the extended gaze of an observant world. We recognize the fact that the Negro hating elements in the South-land have had and are now having their inning to the injury of all classes, irrespective of race or color. A sober second-sight is observable now and it may be that the passive attitude of our best friends will assert itself to the extent of becoming an active movement in our behalf. This element has of late been assauling the upper class of Negroes and by their envious attitude doing an in their power to belittle and degrade this class. It has been an up-hill fight. Still, we know that the best white friends of colored people reside below the Mason and Dixon line, although they are seemingly in the minority. God rules in the affairs of men and He will bring all things right in His own time. In passing, it would be well to remark that the attitude of the police in this city has undergone a marked change. We seldom bear of brutal clubbing and unjustified assassinations of Negroes. With these conditions, the two races can work together in building up a community, of which we may all feel proud. We asserted many years ago, that we expected to live to see the day when southerners would be contending for and upholding the rights of the Negroes and northerners contending against and rallying to take such rights away from them. This may be a strained construction, but with the leading "Lily-whitees," called Republicans receiving the "glad hand" from one of the leading "yankees" of this country, and one of our greatest statesmen, we may not be far away from the full realization of our prediction. THIRD PAN-AFRICAN CONGRESS. The third Pan-African Congress will meet in London, England and Lisbon, Portugal next November. This announcement was made today by Dr Du Bois, Acting Chairman of the Executive committee of the Pan-African Association. The Pan-African Association is the permanent body formed in Paris in 1921 for the purpose of promoting a Pan-African Congress every two years and for other objects. The President is M. Gratien Candace, the colored deputy in the French Parliament representing the island of of Guadeloupe. M. Candace has been in print lately because of his success in forcing the French government to take a stand on American Negro prejuice. The Secretary of the Association is M. Isaac Beton, a young teacher in the French Public Schools. M. Beton has been much discouraged at the apparent lack of response to his effort to rally the Negro race throughout the world to the support of the Pan-African Congress. The Congress was originally an nounced for Lisbon in mid-September but it seemed impossible to arrange a meeting so early. Dr. Bois and his Executive Committee have there fore called a November meeting. It is hoped that a number of American Negroes, especially representatives of large organizations, will make the trip to London and Lisbon. They will get a chance to see the real Europe in winter and not simply at vacation time. There will be an opportunity to visit the beautiful winter resorts of southern France and Africa lies only an hours sail from Portugal. Persons interested are invited to correspond immediately with Dr. W. E. B. DuBois 69 Fifth) Avenue, New York City. SEPTEMBER "OPPORTUNITY" IS EXCELLENT. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 6.—The September number of "Opportunity," the monthly publication of the National Urban League, is bristful of timely articles discussing pertinent and important questions of the day by able writers. Among them are: "The problem of Race Classification" by Alan Leroy Locke; "The Spirit of the Ku Klux Klan" by Robert W. Bagnall; "The Race Philosophy of the Ku Klux Klan" by Guy B. Johnson; "A New Estimate of Negro Health" by V. D. Johnston; "How Much is the Migration A Flight From Persecution?" by Charles S. Johnson; "Inter-Racial Cooperation" by Ruth Wysor Atkinson; and "The Stone Rebounds," by Eric D. Welrond; and also strong editors on "Atogether, Revelation of the Intelligence Tests," Claude Mackay Before the Internationale" and "Warren Game aliel Harding." Other sections are: "Correspondence," "Inter-Racial Forum," "Our Bookshelf," "Pot Pourri," "Bulletin Board." CHILD BATHER DROWNED. (Preston Newa Service) Washington. D. C., Sept. 6.—Nine- year old Bernard, Bruce, of 1303 S. Capitol street, while bathing in the Potomac river at the foot of Hadd street. S. E., Tuesday morning, got be yond his depth and was drowned before assistance arrived. The body was finally recovered by the harbor police. Little Bernard was the second color youth drowned off the same spot winthe past month. POSITION WANTED PRINTER: Fifteen years experience wishes position in good job office or news plant. Work any branch of printing. Three years foreman large news plant in Florida. Begin at 9:50. Work my reference. Write Planet. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Boys Start for North; One Robbed by Other. Boys Start for North; One Robbed by Other. (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., September 6—Ira Harrington of Goodman, Miss., aged 17 years, made up his mind that he would take his meagre savings and bid farewell to the land of bondage and endeavor to carve his future and fortune in some city in the North. Young Harrington arrived in Memphis, on the small Mississippi village in accordance to his pre-arranged plans. While here he met another young Negro, who endeavored to show Harrington about Memphis, in fact he did show him the town. The stranger's kindness to Harrington elicited his gratitude and confidence. He then told his new found friend that he planned to go to Chicago. The new friend said that he also was planning to do likewise and if agreeable he would be glad to accompany him to the big Illinois city and they, together, could work out their salvation. Harrington and his friend went to the station and Harrington bought his ticket to Chicago and according to his story, Willie Henson, the new friend and buddy, pushed Harrington under a train at Tennessee street and Hutting avenue after robbing him of his money and ticket. Henson is probably in Chicago or some other town, but Harrington is in the General Hospital with a broken leg and internal injuries. Correspondence FULTON NOTES Everybody is asked to be present at Sunday School tomorrow 9:30. Last Sunday afternoon Communion services were joyful. Let us not forget old Calvary; she is the "Peoples Church." Live singing by the choir tomorrow morning, under leadership of Dacon Nathaniel Vates. Rev. C. A. Cobbs, A. D. Daniel and Frank E. Lightner left last Tuesday as delegates from Ardella's Fold No. 16, to attend the Grand Session of the Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem at Fredericksburg, Va. Mrs. Ruth Fields, president of the T. E. L. Bible Class of Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School left Sunday to attend the Grand Session of the National Ideal Benefit Society, which convened in Philadelphia. Rev. C. B. Jefferson spent last Sunday and Monday in Washington, D. C. Sunday he worshipped at the First Baptist Church, Deanwood and Florida Avenue Baptist Church. He spent the holiday in company with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs. M. V. Trent and Mrs. Maude Coles, sisters of Mrs. Hattie Jones. He also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Morris, the mother of Mrs. Jones. He visited such notable places as Arlington Cemetery, Fort Meyer. He was given a fine time and Mrs. Johnson and her husband Excursion from Richmond to West Point, Va., September 10, 1923. The train leaves 28th Street, Yards, at 9:30 A. M. Adults $1.25, Children under 12 years, 75 cents. Under the auspices of the Committee on Ways and Means of the Supreme Grand Council, I. O. St. Luke, C. B. Jefferson, chairman; J. A. Hines G. F. S. T.; L. Smith, G. C. Mrs. Hattie B. Hackett returned to her home, 723 Orleans St., after spending two delightful weeks in Durham, N. C., at the residence of Mrs. Nettie Linear. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. The Superintendent returned from the Sunday School Convention in Christiansburg. We shall be delighted to hear his report Friday night. The Pastor was with us Sunday, after attending the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention at Homestead, Pa. Incidentally his discourse was based on this all important subject. He emphasized the need and importance of this great work and urged that this church would endeavor to send twice or even three times its present donation at its next convention. Wednesday night the regular prayer service was full of interest and religious fervor. Please come out to them. Friday night all are invited to attend the teachers' meeting. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Ellis are attending Field Day in Baltimore, Md. Miss Mabel White spent a week with Mrs. C. Dillard, 728 Denny St. YOUNG MEN'S DAY AT UNION LEVEL BAPTIST CHURCH. Young Men's Day was observed a Union Level Baptist Church, Sunday August 26th, and it was a gala occasion. Visitors from all sections of the city were present at each of the three services and rendered invaluable aid. The three programs were excellent and the financial results encouraging. The day was in charge of Rev. W. E. Brown and it is conceded by oldtimers that he succeeded in putting over a banner day in Union Level's history. The manner in which the people rallied to him was a testimonial of his calibre in the community and marks him as a valuable asset to any church. One hundred dollars were realized for the day, for which Union Level was thankful. Rev. Brown preached at the morning service and Rev. K. D. Turner of Trinity, occupied the pulpit in the evening. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., Sept. 4. —Miss Alice Cooper, of 519 Fairfax Avenue N. W., who was operated on at the Burrell Memorial Hospital, August 29, is convalescing. Mrs. Lillian Bartee, of 226 Fifth Avenue, N. W. left for Durham, N. C. to visit relatives. She was accompanied by her father, Prof. M. Trayrham. Mrs. Lucy Joplin, of Harrison Avenue is quite indisposed. Mrs. Maria Nelson, of Seventh Avenue who was taken seriously ill last week, is much improved. Mrs. Mary Stokes and little granddaughter visited Mrs. Catherine Stan field last week from Low Moor, Va. They had a pleasant stay and left for home, motoring to Buchanan, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. Stanfield, Mrs. Nannie Clark and Mrs. Amanda Kyles. Mr. Peter Abbatt, of Ninth Avenue is very sick at this writing. Mr. Charley Banks, of Lynchburg Avenue is much indisposed. Mr. Jacob King, of Ninth Avenue, returned from Hallfax County last Tuesday morning, after spending Labor Day there. Mr. Nathaniel Moore, of Eleventh Avenue is reported quite sick with LaGriffpe. The people of Roanoke behaved nicely Labor Day, from what was seen and heard of them, with but few exceptions. Well, there will always be somebody to spoil things until The Master comes and He has said, "Let the wheat and tares grow together until the day of His harvest and He will separate them." I am frank to say, no one else knows how. (M. S.) A mother in Roanoke has fallen. Mrs. Rhodie Philpot, of 315 Tenth Avenue, N. E. died here at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday, September 4 after more than twelve months of failing health. She suffered a stroke of paralysis's. Mr. James Traynham, of Richmond attended services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. Mrs. Charlotte Penn, of Third Avenue, is convalescing. At the Madame C. J. Walker's Convention for Culture and Growth of the Hair, among the prizes awarded was one given to Mrs. Nora Warren, of 115 1-4 Henry Street, for selling the largest quantity of hairgrower on this side of the Mason and Dixons Line. Just a little purse of $75. Try it again, girls. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dugger left last week for Chicago, where they attended the Elks Convention. They are visiting Mr. Marcellus Dugger and write that they are having the time of their lives. This is the place. The East Roanoke Grocery Firm, of 701 Commonwealth and Eighth Avenues, N. E., Dalton and Taylor. They carry a fine line of up-to-date groceries and invite you to call and examine their stock of supplies. Eggs, fresh country butter. Phone 2819. Friday evening, August 31, Miss Maria Jones and her sister Mary, royally entertained in honor of Miss Eva Watkins, on the eve of her return to Danville, Va. Well, Madison Stanfield, of Madison Avenue, N. W. will strive to get the different articles to the patrons of Roanoke. But remember friends, he is only a man and when at times your papers come late, just put yourself in his place and remember he serves others more than himself. If you were a little thoughtful you would send in your subscription to the Planet office and to Chicago and Pittsburgh and your papers would come through the mails to you as promptly as Uncle Sam leaves the various offices. A hint to the wise. A wise proverb: A man must live a happy life, when he's directed by his wife. He's free from matrimonial's chains, but he is sure to suffer for his pains. When Eve was given for a mate, Adam was in a happy state. No more rest after that! MT. ZION A. M. E. NOTES Sunday, September 2 was a great day with us. Dr. Hatcher and his daughter, Avis, returned from Alabama much refreshed. Dr. Hatcher was one of the principal soloists at the Congress in Birmingham, thrilling and inspiring great audiences at Payne Chapel and the Jefferson Theatre. He also preached and lectured at Bessemer, Dothan and Sampsons. Dr. Hatcher met and talked with the chief officials of Tuskegee, Major Moton and Treasurer Logan, on the hospital situation and is impressed that things are slowly heading the right way. Sunday A. M. he spoke on. "Our Indispensable Need." Acts 1:8 and Luke 24:49. At night on the "Cause and Meaning of the Black Exodus." Both of these sermons were gems. The Lord blessed the day by giving us one accession, 204 persons to commune at the altar and an offering of $150.00. More than 30 visitors were presented at the altar, among which, were Dr. and Mrs. Holliday of Statesville, N. C. and Mrs. Bula Dodson, of Norfolk. The delegate from Mt. Zion to the Missionary and League Conventions, sitting in Martinsville, left Monday. Come to Mt. Zion and hear the Whole counsel of God. You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. ```markdown ``` PRINTER WANTED A man who can set type and run a job press. If he has a fair knowledge of the business and desires to learn more he will do. We are not prejudiced against an efficient woman. WE ALSO WANT A CANDY MAKER. We want a man who has a fair knowledge of making candy. One that does not use tobacco preferrt. Address The Holiness Publishing Company, 52 E. 132nd Street, New York City, New York 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. 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If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft 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. Rev. C. H. Steptau, D. D., presiding elder of the Baltimore District of the A. M. E. church preached morning and night at Bethel A. M. E. church. Services were well attended and enjoyed by all. Dr. Steptau is one of the shining lights in the A. M. E. connect on Come again Dr. Rev. W. W. Ward filled his pulpit all day Sunday at Franklin Street M. E. church. : Rev. L. B. Alston filled his pulpit at the Baptist Church Sunday. Communication at night. Mrs. Letia Ward who died August 24 was born June 13th, 1854. She leaves three daughters and one son to mourn their loss. The daughters are: Mrs. Mattle Dickerson, of Omar, W. V.a. Mrs. Elizabeth Dickerson of Stone Branch, W. Va., Miss Louse Ward of Huntington, W. Va. and Rev. W. W. Ward of Wytheville, Va. She was a devoted and faithful Christian and a loving mother. Mrs. Horace Ryan of Johnson City, Tenn., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Greenlee. Mr. and Mrs. S. Macallester of Johnson City, Tenn., were Sunday visitors in our city. The ball game between Wytheville Giants and Bristol All Stars Labor day, was well played. Brilliant fielding in the out-field of both teams kept the large crowd on edge. Wayman Irwin, pitcher for Wytheville struck out nineteen men to Bristol pitcher's thirteen. Meade, pitcher for Bristol was knocked out in the fifth inning, but Green, who relieved him, stopped the rally. Home runs by Patterson, Irwin and Harper for Wytheville and Walker for Bristol. The score was Bristol 8; Wytheville 7. A large crowd attended the game. A number from Pulaski and Bristol attended the game Rev. C. N. Johnson, D. Va., was a business visitor in town last Tuesday. Mr. Matthew Grey, the popular barber, has returned from Charlotteaville after a successful operation. Miss Carie Austin of Chattanooga, Tenn., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bessie Dylia. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crockett of Bluefield, W. Va., are visiting the latters sister, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson. Mr. John D. Crockett of Washington D. C., is visiting his parents. Mr. Louie Martin of Columbus Ohio is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Johnson and daughter, and Miss Beatrice Johnson of Cove Springs were the Sunday guest of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Fannie Conner. Miss Vivian Dylia, who spent the summer with her grand-mother, Mrs. Emma Austin of Abingdon, Va., returned Thursday. Mrs. Eliza Yates and niece Miss Mary Ella James of Winding Gulf, W. Va., are the guest of Mrs. Jennie Monroe of North Wytheville. Mrs. John Steptea entrained for Sunday dinner Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Steptea; Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Hebron Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Steptea; Masters C. Harold Steptea; R. A. and T. W. Hebron, Jr., and Misses Zereta Mac Steptea and Mabel Pitts and Mrs. Mary Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Hughey Miller and son, Donald are the guest of their parent, Mrs. Emma Wrencher. Mrs. Rosa Brown and sons, of Roan oke, and Mrs. Carrie Collier and daugh ters of Rural Retreat passed through the city Monday en route to Baltimore Md., where the children will enter the city schools. Mrs. Katie Neason and family of Thurman, W. Va., are visiting her si ter-in-law, Mrs. Harriet Buford. Mr. and Mrs. Wrm. McClanahanan of Pittburgh, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Richardson of Marion, Va., and Mrs. Fannie Seals of Glade Springs, were Sunday visitors in Wytheville. Mrs. Janie Monroe of North Wythe ville entertained at her beautiful country home, Saturday evening for dinner Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Steptaeu; Madame M. J. Steptaeu; Dora Ryans of Johnson City, Tenn. Ethyl Hebron; Eliza Yates, Mr. C. Harold Steptaeu; Jr., Misses Mabel Pitts and Zereta Mae Steptaeu. Mr. William Peoples of Omar, W. Va., was a business visitor in town yesterday. CHICAGO NEWS. Miss Rhoda M. Johnson, Quincy, Ill is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H Young, 4114 Calumet avenue, while in the city attending the Elks Convention. Miss Johnson is a public school teacher in Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Corie Day, 3170 Ellis avenue is now in Orville, Miss., where she is visiting her mother and other relatives. After spending the winter and summer terms at the University of Chicago, the Misses T. B. Whiting and F. B. Anderson returned during the week to Petersburg, Va., where they will take --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA up the duties of teachers. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, who is head of the Eden Household of Ruth Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Illinois and Jurisdiction, went to Milwaukee accompanied by Captain Prudence Penn of Philadelphia. Pa., where she instructed and visited households there. Mrs. Ellen Kinney and Mrs. Eliza Williams of Alton, Ill., were having a very pleasant time at Idlewild during the past ten days. Mr. Frank Carr, Washington, D. C., was happy to be with his sister, Mrs. Abigail Carr Streeter, 582S Indiana avenue as a result of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Elks in this city. The brother and sister have not seen each other in eight years. After having a very pleasant time making flying trips to other cities and suburbs and visiting friends here, Mrs. Eliza Williams returned to her home, Alton Ill., well pleased with her visit. M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co. 3638 S. State street and member of the National Negro Press Association closed up all business in the city and suburbs in order to spend all of his time entertaining his many friends and brother and sister Elks now in the city attending the Elk Convention. Attorney and Mrs. Walter M. Farmer gave a card party Saturday evening August 25th in honor of Mrs. Minnie Mallory at their home. Among the many city friends were several out-of-town friends; Mrs. Ray, Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. Bionden, Germantown, Pa.; Mrs. Dixon, New York; Mrs. Walter Cannon St. Louis, Mo.; and Miss Clayton. Obso. All present spent a very pleasant evening. Mme. Ezella MathisCarter. 4509 Prairie avenue is on a long trip covering many states in the west and south and after leaving here early in August she attended the North Western Federation of Women's Club meetings in California. Leaving there she traversed the state of California and Georgia where she went to attend the eightth Annual Session of the Carter System of Hair Grower's Association at Valdosta, Ga., which was one of the most successful sessions held during the Association. The meeting for August 1924 will be held at Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Alabama. CHURCH ENDORSES NEGRO MIGRATION. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 23.—The General Sunday School Convention of the A. M. E. Zion church held a five-day session at St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, August 1-5 with a large delegation from all parts of the country and from foreign fields. The Convention went on record endorsing the migration of Negroes Northward and to any part of the country as long as the white people of the South were uninfain in their treatment of the Negro. The national scandal at Tuskegee was repudiated and other Southern outrages against the Negro in a resolution that was unanimously adopted by the convention, yet in this resolution precaution was taken to emphasize that the only hope for the Negro coming North was to establish his relationship in the community with the better strata of society. It would be a calamity to have the Negro come North and break away from his ideals as are emplified in his religion. As the Negro comes North it is a challenge to the church to meet the needs of the New Social Order that is rapidly changing. The church must take lead in reaching the new-comers, or else we will face a national calamity, possibly worse than the present experiences of the South. What the Negro is seeking is justice. FIVE --- Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- "And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company. Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities." But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented. The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON ASKS PRESIDENT COOLIDGE TO KEEP THE FAITH. This is the all important question, Look at the picture of the Vault of THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK and then decide upon just how much of your time you will give towards rehabilitating this Institution. IT CAN BE DONE if the Depositors will help. The future of The Mechanics Savings Bank is in their hands. Have them follow the instructions of eminent counsel employed to handle this matter and the RE-OPENING of The Mechanics Savings Bank is a certainty. Act promptly and you act twice. MECHANICS SAVING BANK SEX Washington, D. C., Aug. 27.—Henry Lincoln Johnson, the Georgia member of the Republican National Committee, makes public the following letter which he has written to Director Frank T. Hines of the Veterans Bureau in which he begs of him to keep faith with the colored people of this country by placing a colored personnel in the Tuskegee Hospital. The text of the letter, written on August 24th, is as follows: The last time I conferred with you — Mr. W. K. Matthews of Boston and Mr. John T. Risher of Washington being present—was when our late President was in Alaska and on the eve of leaving on his journey to San Francisco. You will recall that I recounted to you how the late President Harding had personally requested me to supply him, for use in your Bureau, a complete list of the personnel and pay for the Tuskegee Hospital. You will recall, as we both agreed, that the President had directed that this personnel he colored from top to bottom. You will also recall that I assured you that the colored people of this country relied upon the Acts of Congress under which the hospital was established, and the committee establishing it said that the personnel was to be colored from top to bottom and this report of the committee was published as a Government document of the Treasury Department. In my conference with you, General Hines, you will recall that I assured --- IN JOHNSON ASKS COOLIDGE TO THE FAITH. I am advised now that in addition to the abolishment, this week, of the colored unit in the Veterans Bureau where n>0 colored person in any capacity will have any chance to pass upon the claims of the fully half million Negroes who enlisted for service in the late World War, that now, by your orders, the Superintendent, the Executive Officer and the Clinician at the hospital are to be white, notwithstanding that you leave in your office the names of colored persons fully qualified and equipped to fill these places. You will recall also, General, that I advised you that there is no quarrel among the colored people about the particular persons to fill these places—just so you appoint colored men will be entirely satisfactory to us. I think now it is time quite enough to reassure the colored people of this country that your great Department of the Government is not set against them by putting a full colored personnel at Tuskegee at once in keeping with the A.s. of Congress, the expressed wishes of the late President Harding and your letter of assurance to him that his wishes were being executed by you. In conclusion, you will recall that I discussed the parade of the parku Kluan Klan and, you remember we both agreed that this great Government would never confess its importance to deal with a mob on its own preserves, but the present arrangement of head officers to the colored man's mind is but a confession on the part of officers of this Government of the downright inability of the United States Government to keep a mob from functioning where the Government itself should function. Very faithfully yours. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON Georgia Member of the Republican National Committee. --- Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $2 and the paper comes next week. WILL YOU HELP EN WILL YOU HELP END THE RECEIVERSHIP? you that I did not think you would get one self-respecting colored man in this country to accept a place in that hospital so long as any white man was acting officially there. I now wish to assure you that that determination on the part of the colored people of this country has been intensified under deliberation and the more they reflect and remember the committals of the committee establishing the hospital and the undoubted directions of the late President to make it colored the more our opposition is determined against the presence of any white officer at that hospital. You will recall that I advised with you that there was a law on the state uke books of Alabama that made it a crime for a white person to treat a colored patient or a colored person to treat a white patient in a public hospital in the State of Alabama. All these things the colored people of this country know; and may I not be permitted, even at this hour to beg of you that faith be kept with the colored people of the country in this behalf; and that the execution of the wishes and directions of President Harding, now dead, be performed by the president in that hospital of a colored person, which is so much desired, and in accordance with the terms of your letter which you wrote him when he was embarking upon a trip from which as the President, he never returned. I beg leave to advise with you that any colored man, who represents to you that the conscience of the colored race will be satisfied with anything less than this is entirely fatuous and dangerous, and I beg you "Trust him not, he is fooling thee." 200 CASES OF WHISKEY DRIFT ASHORE AND Ku Klux Charge Very faithfully yours. --- Smugglers Throw Liquor Overboard and Waves Launch it at Long THE MECHANICS give towards rehabil- nics Savings Bank is employed to handle this --- 200 CASES OF WHISKEY DRIFT ASHORE AND VANISH. For the second time this Summer the waves at Long Beach, L. L. have washed ashore liquor of an excellent quality, and a grateful populace has appropriated the gift from the seas with a celerity that has brought sorrow to prohibition officials. It all happened last Saturday night, according to R. G. Merrick, Divisional Prohibition Enforcement Director, who ruefully admitted his inability yesterday to trace the disposition of the evidence, consisting of 200 cases, or 2,400 bottles, of Scotch whisky, Residents and visitors at the resort who got one or several bottles showed no inclination to aid the cause of liquor enforcement by handing over their prizes to the representatives of the enforcement department. The cases of liquor had been thrown overboard by rum-runners who were being pursued by Federal agents in fast speed boats from the opposite ends of Jones Inlet. Their sides awash with cases of whisky, the rum-runners were unable to protect at a faster rate than the Government boats. To the bootleggers it was a case of not being caught with cases—so overboard went the supplies. Slowly the waves performed their role of unwitting rum-running. It was long after bedtime when a few stay-ups saw the first of the alcohol armada ground on the beach. Idle curiosity to know what the wooden boxes contained was rewarded by the sight of straw-colored bottles. Like magic the word spread about the resort and tired business men forgot to be tired in their rush from bed to clothing and from house to beach. Only the local bootleggers, reflecting on their loss of business for a few days and the local prohibitionists, were unhappy. —N. Y. Times, August 30. Ku Klux Klan Takes Charge of Indiana Univ (Preston News Service) Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. 25.—The Ku Klux Klan has finally succeeded in getting control of Valparaiso University, one of the oldest educational institutions in this section. The new trustees of the school are klansmen and the principles of the un-American organization are to be taught in the school to the youth of America. The klan announces that the school will be open to persons meeting the educational requirements. It is said that a bible course will be installed as well as a well defined course in constitutional law. The slogan, it is said, for the school will be true Americanism and the entrenchment in the minds of the youth of the country fundamental principles upon which) this country was founded and established. The woeful lack of true American ideals make it necessary for the klan to endeavor to inculcate in to the minds of the youth the sound principles of American life and good government, as fostered by the ku klux klan. SAVANNAH WANTS PYTHIANS IN 1925. (Preston News Service) Savannah, Ga., Aug. 30.—Mayor Seabrook and the Board of Trade sent a special invitation to the Knights of Pythias, now in session in New York City, asking them to come to this city to hold their encampment in 1925. If the Pythians accept the invitation to come here it will bring more than 10,000 Negroes from all parts of the country to this city next year to attend the meeting of the Supreme Grand Lodge of K. of P. Prominent Negroes here feel assured, that the next meeting will be held in this city as indications that the general objections raised by the northern contingent will be overcome. Many northern members of the organization do not care to come to the south on account of the bjm-crow cars, the general bad treatment that Negroes receive in the South. It is belied by many that a large number of northern members will not attend the next meeting. If it is held in the south but the delegation left here with a special invitation, backed with all kinds of assurance that the members of the oragnization will be treated in the best of style and given every protection possible. It is claimed by southerners that many Negroes who have never been south will then have an opportunity to become acquainted with real southern hospitality. NEGRO DEMOCRATS PLAN ACTIVE WORK They Will Organize an All-Negro Association to Support the Party. Chicago, Aug. —To break down the traditional loyalty of the Negro population to the Republican Party, eighty seven delegates of the National Negro Democratic League in session here to day, voted to organize an all-Negro political association and to throw the new society's support to the Democrats. The league will drop the party name according to Major A. E. Patterson, President of Chicago and will open its membership to all Negro voters. "The Republicans have not carried out their campaign promised to the colored voter." Major Patterson declared. Letters approving the conference were received from Senator Raiston of Indiana, Senator Edwards of New Jersey and Tom Taggart of Indiana, Major Patterson said. The delegates also urged the enforce ment of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution, and advocated another amendment making lynching a Federal instead of a State offense. Resolutions have been drafted and will be presented at the concluding meeting tomorrow protesting against the appointment of C. Basecom Skemp as Secretary by President Coolidge. ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Continued from Page 2.) TIGER FLOWERS TO THE FRONT match with Mike McTigue, light-heavyweight champion of the world, according to a contest now being run by the editors of the Boxing Blade. Homestead Grays Lead Semi-Professionals. (Preston News Service) PITTSBURGH, Sep. 6. — The Homestead Grays, at the close of the present season, will be the undisputed semi-pro champions of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the opinions of various sport authorities in this section. The Grays, right now are in the midst of their most extended winning streak, having taken over 13 opponents in a row, without suffering a single defeat. Included in their list of victories are such clubs as the Fineview, the Beaver Falls Elks, Bauers, of Wheeling, and other teams of that class. Oscar Owens Wins 2 Games In One Day. PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6. — Oscar Owens, "iron man" twirler of the Homestead Grays, who won two games in a single afternoon last Saturday, when he defeated the semi-pro champion Beaver Falls Elks club and the Fineview club, added two more victories to his already large list this week, when he helped to keep the Gray's last winning streak. In addition to this Owens played in the outfield during the other games, and his hitting proved a source of much worry to opposing pitchers. Owens is one of the most colorful, picturesque and sensational ball players in the semi-pro baseball league and should rank high among the class at the close of the season. Edgar G. Brown Wins Tennis Honors. CHICAGO. Sept. 5.—Edgar G. Brown, the "bronzed leopard" of Indiana leaped and volleyed his way to fame and fortune here last, week at the National Tennis Tournament, when he defeated Ayres Salchit, New York's wonder-boy in three straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 11-9 and retained his laurels. In winning from Saitch, Brown displayed almost phenomenal tennis form. Both men, in the height of form, both men students of the driving, slashing game, the sets kept the thousands of spectators on their toes throughout the finals, as the two played "super-tennis." In winning, Brown was forced to travel at his fastest, and he rose to the occasion like the champion he really is. Miss Isadore Channels, national women's champion, defeated Miss Lottie Wade of New York, conceded by many to win this year, in straight sets, 8-6, 6-4. Albert Washington Breaks Sprint Record DETROIT, MICH., Sept. 6—Albert Washington, the University of Chicago appointer who ran 100 yards in 9 4-5 seconds in the Central A. A. 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GREENAWAY ..Plaintiff vs. JAMES E. GREENWAY ..Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant upon the ground of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. And an offidulent having been made and filed that the defendant, James E. Greenaway is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that his last P. O. Address was No. 4 Erwin Park, Mk. Clair, N. J. It is ordered that he do pear here with n ten days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy Teste: W. E. DU VAL, Clerk H. G. DU VAL, D. C. C MIMMS, p. q. Eck believes Washington is faster from 50 to 100 yards than is even Charles Paddock, holder of the world's sprinting records. Washington is the only sprinter to run 100 yards against the wind in 9 4-5 seconds. He has done this twice, once in Chicago and again in the Central meet. Such time against the wind is equivalent of about 9 and 5-10 seconds under ideal conditions. The Chicago sprinter holds records for 50 yards of 5 2-5 seconds and of 7 1-5 seconds for 70 yards. Washington gets the most out of his speed through his ideal form, which is superior to that of Paddock and other star sprinters. He is entered in the national championships at Stagg Field, Chicago, the latter part of the month and is just about certain of winning the national 100 yard crown. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir—It is quite a late hour that I come in to see you, but, I am here just the same. I am sending you two dollars for my subscription to the "Planet" also one dollar to the Defense Fund. I wish I could do more to help you at this crucial moment. I hope you will succeed in getting out of this trouble, since I believe you to be of an upright character. 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