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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 WHITE HEAD TO BE KEPT AT NEGRO VETERANS' HOSPITAL. Editor Moore's Ringing Letter. Director Hines' Reply. VOL. XL. NO. 43 WHITE H AT NEC Editor Mo Direct Gen. Hines of U. S. Veterans' Bureau. Washington, D. C., Writes Age Editor That Under Agreement With Alabama, Whites Will Retain White Commander at Tuskegee. (New York Age, Sept. 8, 1923.) The white Commanding Officer and two white assistants are to be retained at the U. S. Veterans Hospital N. 91, situated at Tuskegee, Ala., in spite of the united protests of the Negroes of the country and contrary to the definite and clear announcement by the late President Harding. This information comes direct from Gen. Frank T. Hines, Director of the U. S. Veterans' Bureau, Washington writing to the editor of The Age in reply to a letter sent by the latter to President Coolidge, urging that an enire colored personnel be placed at the hospital for Negro veterans in keeping with the promise made by President Harding before his death. This compromise action is taken by the Veterans' Bureau, it appears, follow the protests made by Tuskegee whites, coupled with a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in the vicinity of the hospital and of Tuskegee Institute, and through the streets of the town of Tuskegee, which demonstration revealed it is alleged, that Col. R. H. Stanley Commander, at the hospital is either connected with the Klan or is an active sympathizer. This disclosure has led to the insistent demand that Col. Stanley be removed from authority at the hospital. Indications at first led to the impression that the demand of the colored people would be compiled with, but the letter from Director Hines tells a different story. Although he implies that the retention of a white Commander is temporary, there is no indication of an intention to remove Stanley, who is charged with being inimical to the best interests of the Negro. Editor Moore, on August 23, addressed a letter to President Coolidge, reminding him of President Harding's promise and urging that the full colored personnel desired be placed in the hospital. This letter was referred to Director Hines for reply, which was made under date of August 29. The letter from Editor Moore to the President and the reply from Director Hines are given in full as follows: EDITOR MOORE'S LETTER "THE NEW YORK AGE, New York, Aug. 23, 1923 "Hon. Calvin Coolidge. President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. President: "I am writing to wish you a very successful administration and next to ask you to appoint a full colored per- sonnel of the Veteran's Hospital loca- ted at Tuskegee. "President Harding had promised that this should be done and as you have pledged yourself to carry out his policies, I feel sure that you will be pleased to do this. You have been to the Hospital. It is for colored soldiers and the members of my race cannot see why there should be such opposition on the part of southerners against colored people administering to their own. We have qualified physicians and surgeons who are willing to rend er this service. Gen. Hines has stood loyalty in favor of a Negro personnel and only waited the return of the late President Harding in the matter. We feel that you are our friend and that you are a believer in a real square deal and that in your administration of the office of President, you will not consider race or color in appointments, but rather recognize character and ability. The southern idea that recognition of the race to appointment to office will bring about friction and cause the Negro to want social equality is all bank and should be brushed aside. If education means anything with character it means good citizenship and it is time now we believe that the prejudices of the South should be ignored for if they are allowed to sow the seed of hate, there can never be any justice accorded the Negro and as long as they have flatred and refuse to give the Negro a square deal there will be larger migration from the South to the North than at present. If they give the Negro justice and a square deal there is no place he would prefer: to live in than the South. "Again wishing your administration the fullest success, believe me DIRECTOR HINES' REPLY. "U. S. VETERANS' BUREAU. Washington, Aug. 29, 1923. "Mr. Fred R. Moore, The New York Age, 250 West, 135th Street. New York, N. Y. Dear Sir!—Your letter of August 21 1923 addressed to the President, in relation to personnel at U. S. Veterans' Hospital No. 91, Tuskegee, Alabama, has been referred to this officer reply. At the last conference with a committee representing the citizens of Tuskegee it was agreed, for the present, that a white Commanding Officer and two assistants would be retained at the Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee. "Steps are being taken at once to place on duty at the hospital colored physicians and other colored personnel. The situation is developing satisfactorily at Tuskegee, and the local authorities at the hospital are receiving the full cooperation of citizens of both races in that vicinity. "Very truly yours. (Signed) FRANK T. HINES. "Director." ATLANTANS HOLD INTER-RACE MASS CONFERENCE (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 13.—With a view of discouraging the migration of Negroes from Georgia and the south to northern cities, a mass meeting was held Sunday in the Big Bethel A. M. E. Church, which was featured by adresses from prominent Atlantians, both white and colored, interested in solving this problem. White citizens as well as Negroes at tended the meeting. The topics were of a timely nature and designed to bring out facts that would tend to discourage the ever increasing exodus on Negroes. It was felt that the effect of this meeting will have a tendency to discourage the increased movement of emigrants during the coming season. Judge George Hillyer presided over the meeting and among the prominent speakers were: W. Woods White, Charles J. Haden, Clark Howell, A. Montgomery, Rev. R. H. Ward, Bishop J. S. Flipper, Rev. R. H. Singleton, Prof. J. L. Wheeler, Dr. R. D. Stinson and others. MRS. NANCY GREEN. OF "AUNT JEMIMA" FAME IS DEAD. (Preston News Service) Chicago, Ill., Sept. 13—Mrs. Nany, Green aged, 89 years, in old Green, aged 89 years, known in all the world for her famous pancakes, d'ed here last Thursday morning, the victim of a motor car accident. She was killed when a car driven by Dr. H. S. Seymour collided with a truck and hurled onto the sidewalk where Mrs. Green was standing, killing her almost instantly. Mrs. Green first came into fame at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 when in a pancake booth, she tickled the palates of visitors as well as amused them with pancake turner gymnastics. Her pancakes were so delicious that a milling company of St. Joseph, Mo. obtained her recipe shortly afterwards and marketed it in a container bearing her picture. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1923 550 DELEGATES VISIT THE 24TH INFANRTYMEN IMPRISONED AT FT. LEAVENWORTH Leavenworth, Kansas. Sept. 1. —The largest delegation ever received at the Federal Penitentiary here came today to visit the 54 members of the 24th Infantry still imprisoned here for their share in the Houston Race Riot of 1917. W. I. Biddle warden of the penitentiary, received the 550 visiting friends and delegates of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who were seated, together with the 24th Infantrymen in the penitentiary auditorium. Addresses were made by Warden Biddle who highly praised the imprisoned soldiers and said they were worthy of every effort to obtain their freedom. "These men are not murderers," he said. They are not criminals. I know them." Others who spoke were James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., Captain Arthur B. Spingarn of New York, counsel for the N. A. A. C. P.; Mrs. A. W. Hunton and Bishops John Hurst of Baltimore and W. T. Vernon of South Africa both of the A. M. E. church. All promised the imprisoned 24th Infantrymen that the colored people of the United States would work unceasingly for their release from prison. --- 12,000 HEAR JAMES W. JOHNSON DEMAND RIGHTS FOR RACE. Kansas City, Kansas. September 3—Twelve thousand people, assembled in the largest mass meeting ever held by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, heard James Weldon Johnson, the secretary demand full citizenship rights for the Negro. "We want to serve notice upon the American Nation," said Mr. Johnson "that this is a fight to a finish for every citizenship right guaranteed by the United States Constitution. We know that patience and worth are the two attributes on which we have to build. We have been patient in the face of all oppression since the day of slavery. The patience I pray for is the patience to go on fighting for American citizenship rights until we have obtained them." The meeting followed a parade by several thousand citizens of Kansas City, Missouri. Other speakers at the meeting were Captain Arthur B. Spin garn of New York; W. B. Brown, representing Governor Hyde of Missouri; associate city counselor Kingsley, representing Mayor Cromwell. Mr. Johnson appealed for a $100,000 legal redress fund for the N. A. A. C. P. More than $500 was raised at the meeting. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of my dear son and brother, Langston L. King, who departed this life one year ago September 13, 1922. One year of deepest sorrow, One year of grief and pain; A wound that never can be healed, Until we meet again. One year since you left us, Whom we cherished and loved so well. Can we help but feel lonely? When we do not see our son here. Mother and Father, --MR. and Mrs. L. L. KING. Our dear brother now is sleeping. No care is on his brow; Oh, blame us not for weeping. For we have no brother now. Sisters FRENCHIE AND BERTHEL. VIRGINIA Sept 14 1923 STATE LIBRARY elieve that it is THI VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTE THE ELKS' PARADE A unique sight was presented to this city last Sunday afternoon, when Capital City Lodge and William Lodge of Eiks combined in a street pavade to visit the Orphan Asylum to aid the institutions. Both lodges have bands of their own. The former Municipal Band is now in the fold of the Capital City Lodge of Eiks. The Williams' band with a membership of 55 was organized by Dr. J. L. Peters, who seems to be past master in building up-to-date bands out of material that would cause the average leader to pause in the undertaking. But he this unerring judgment and he has been able to see brilliant qualities in men that others would over-look. On the line of march, Sunday, he was save for his handsome uniform, the most unostentatious man in the whole procession. He has organized also the Ziontown Band, which band is handsomely unformed and has thirty members. Dr. Peters has rare musical powers and is always busy, being wobbly unable to accept all of the engagements which come to him. He is a fine organizer, as gentle as a woman, but can be as stern as a judge when the occasion calls for positive action. He is now pharmacist at Miller's Pharmacy, but finds time to engage in the musical profession, which he loves so well. The exercises on the lawn of the orphan asylum were attended by a large overflowing crowd. The program was well received. Rev. Junus L. Taylor being the orator of the day. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Rev. Scott C. Burrell, Prof. W. P. Epps, James T. Carter, George L. Branch and others spoke. Past Exalted Ruler William E. Johnson was master of ceremonies. An offering of $183.41 was raised for the kiddies. The following committee was in charge of the affair: W E. Johnson, chairman; Andrew Ramsey, W. H. Black, Fred. Shelton, Horace Miles, M. J. Reuben L. Waller, S. S. Baker, Arthur Young, J. B. Harris G. I. Branch and Jgg. Eggleston. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mrs. Mary M. Harris has returned to the city, after spending a month visiting friends in Boston and Washington. Mrs. A. P. Dunbar of Columbia. S. C., was in the city last week and called on us. She has visited Philadelphia and Atlantic City. While here she was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Gordon B. Hancock of Virginia Union University. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1233 Orleans Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Eliza Scott of 909 N. Fifth street was operated on at the Retreat Monday, and is doing well to date. Mrs. Susie Hayes Blue returned to her home in Hampton, Va., last Wednesday after spending several days here the guest of Mrs. Addie Hayes-Howell. Mrs. Pearl Foster returned to the city last Saturday from Philadelphia, where she spent the summer. She was accompanied by little Bernice, Herbert Lee and Edward Foster. Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson and Miss Mary Scott have returned to the city, after an extended trip North. They were the recipients of many courtesies, including automobile tours while away and are much improved in health. —Mrs. Lucy E. C. Scott has been on a trip attending the International Convention of G. S. and D. of S. She visited Niagara Falls and Toronto Canada. —Rev. Dr. Thomas H. White has arrived in Jersey City to resume his charge after a most pleasant vacation. —Rev. Dr. George H. Sims, the popular New York pastor sends us the amount in full for two years' subscript to the Planet. —Dr. J. Heywood Blackwell has returned to the city, after an extended northern trip. He attended the National Medical Convention at St. Louis, Mo. —Misses Lillian and Frances Lewis Florine Cogbill, Messrs. Wm. H. Fox and Oliver Dean motored to Durham, N. C., last Sunday and returned Tuesday morning. In Durham, they wore the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Bartee. Miss Grace Threats was also a member of the party. NATIONAL "EQUAL RIGHTS" LEAGUE TO MEET. At Brooklyn New York—September 26-29, 1923. Boston, Mass., Sept. 7—Today the National Equal Rights League made public the text of the following call for the League's 16th Annual Meeting. To Officers and Members of the National Equal Rights League, Churches, Fraternal and all other Colored American organizations and citizens, Greeting: By virtue of the authority invested in the office of national presidents, I, M. A. N. Shaw, in conjunction with the other national officers, hereby issue the call for the 16th Annual Meeting of this League, in the city of Brooklyn, N. Y., at the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, DeKalb and Franklin Avenue, September 26 to 29, 1923, which will be open to race delegates from religious, fraternal, and all other Colored American bodies or communities acting to this end, with a delegate fee of one dollar. Come from every place for the vital welfare of our race. Quarters at 103 Court street, Boston. We implore Colored Americans to rise at this hour to full race consciousness as a numerous and politically powerful racial group in need of independent, self-initiated and united struggle by means of solid organization against strong hostility which threatens its progress and welfare. In view of the fact that Providence has brought to the White House, Honorable Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, a man well known for his stand for justice, ardent defender of law and order, in whose political making the founders and aim of the present nation executive officers of this League participated, and, who has never forgotten the loyal services of this league on his behalf, which is also true as it hap pens of the speaker of the National House of Representatives and the majority party leader of the U. S. Senate the race would surely be acting wisely to unitedly support the efforts of the League to hold at this juncture a National Afro-American Assembly on rights, objectives and life protection. We, therefore, invite the thinkers, workers and leaders of the race in all departments of real race life, to come and participate in the first manner for the formulation of a race policy and race program for liberation and for presentation to the new president, and to the incoming U. S. Congress, and to the American people. Finally, in view of the crowning work of the year by the League in the signing of the "Concordat" by the national civil rights organizations, a document by which they all have agreed to genuinely cooperate for the first time in the history of the race, we extend humblest invitation to these leaders to send fraternal delegates with full rights and to all other organizations, religious, fraternal, etc., to send regular delegates. Again we invite the Colored people in every place to organize Leagues orEqual Rights Communities and send delegates. Act at once. M. A. N. Shaw, President, Boston, Mass., in cooperation with Rev. T. J. Morphins, now vice-pres. J. L. Nell D. of. C., Rec. Se'cy., Wm. Monroe Trotter, 103 Court St. Boston, Mass. Corr. Se'cy. M. W. Spencer, D. of C. Treas. A. G. Smitherman, Mass., Field Se'cy. Rev. E. A. Abbott, New York, Chapain Rev. T. S. Harten, Pres. Brooklyn Branch, Host of Convention. "RED HOT" COMMENT Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va., My Dear Friend, Mitchell:—I have bill for my subscription, and you will find enclosed $2.00 for subscription, and three dollars as a contribution to your Defense Fund. I have faith in your integrity, and feel with the rest of the outsiders that you are being per secuited. I have talked with good many well informed people from Virginia and they feel just as we feel. The white people of the South are the meanest people in the world. They are hell-bound and unsaved by Chris- lan civilization. Your friend and brother, W. B. REED. Subscribe to The Planet PRESIDENT COOLIDGE SENDS GREETINGS TO COLORED ORGANIZATION Calls Its Work "One of Most Useful And Effective Efforts" For Colored People. Kansas City, Kans.,—President Calvin Coolidge has sent the following message of greeting to the Fourteenth Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, now holding a race relations conference in Kansas City: The White House, Washington. My Dear Mr. White: Thank you for drawing my attention to the approaching Annual Conference of the National Association for the Adancement of Colored People. I have long regarded this gathering as representative of one of the most useful and effective efforts in behalf of the Colored people of the Country, and sincerely trust that its sessions this year may be as productive of beneficial results as they have been in the past. Most sincerely yours. (Signed.) CALVIN COOLIDGE. Mr. Walter White Asst. Sec. N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth Ave., New York FEARING ODIUM OF DISCOVERY WHITE WOMEN SOUEAL (Preston News Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 13.—Two white women, Mrs. May Rominger and Mrs. Henrietta King, fearing theodium of social ostracism on accounts of their conduct if discovered and feeling conscious they had aroused undue suspicions on the part of their white friends and neighbors, "squeaked" to the police on their ebony hued paraphrams, Ernest Stone and Charles Tucker, resulting in the arrest of the men. Stone and Tucker were arrested and lodged in prison under bond charges with vagrancy pending investigation of the charges that the men had been annoying white women. It is said that the women, when they feared that they were being suspicioned by friends with being too friendly with other men than their husbands, told the police that Stone had called Mrs. King up frequently over the telephone and asked her to meet him. Last Thursday night, after the women had told their husbands and the police, they called up Stone and Tucker and agreed to meet them at Oliver street and Division avenue. It is said that Tucker and Stone came to the accustomed place in an automobile. The women accompanied by Mr. King, Mrs. King's husband, went to the street corner. While the women talked with Stone and Tucker, King went for the police and the men were placed under arrest. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, September 16. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. 11:25 A. M. Sermon: "Arousing the Unaroused." The pastor will preach at each service. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Sermon: "The Good Old Way." Regular Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. Rev. R. H. Johnson, Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. ESCAPED CONVICT RETURNS TO PRISON VOLUNTARILY. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 13.—Ira Colbert, who was sentenced in 1918 to the chain gang to serve a sentence of four years after conviction of a robbery charge. In February 1921, with but a few months of his sentence remaining Colbert took French leave. After rambling about over the state, always a fraid of every man he saw, for more than two years, Colbert decided to return to the prison and give himself up and serve the remainder of his term; and then he would be free to go where he pleased without fear or favor. The authorities placed an additional five months on his sentence for walking away without permission. PRICE, FIVE GENT GARVEY FREED ON BAIL--$15,000 GARVEY FREED ON BAIL--$15,000 Negro Improvement Association Puts Up $15,000 Pending Appeal. (N. Y. Times, Sept. 11, 1923.) Marcus Garvey, head of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was released, yesterday in $15,000 ball pending an appeal from his conviction on a charge of having used the mails to defraud investors in the Black Star Line. The ball was fixed by Circuit Court Judge Manton and was furnished in cash by the Improvement Association. Garvey was convicted on June 13 and sentenced to five years in prison and fined $1,000. Since then he has been in the Tombs. A statement by Garvey yesterday de clared that he was innocent of the charges against him and that the Negro people under his leadership "love and respect the democratic institutions of our adopted country—America—and would do nothing to disturb the peace of the community. The Government need have no fear of our loyalty and devotion." MRS. BROWN PASSES AWAY The funeral of Mrs. Amy Brown who departed this life last Saturday morning at her home, Stop 12, on the Petersburg Pike, took place last Tues day from the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Rev. J. S. Johnson, the pastor preach ed a very sympathetic sermon. Testimoniales were read by Deacon Jas Brown and Mrs. Pearl Johnson and very touching solos were rendered by Mrs. Fannie Bailey and Mrs. Anne Jones. The church was crowded with sorrowing friends both white and colored Mrs. Brown was well known and highly respected by all who knew her. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The interment was made in the family plat at Stop 12. "Peace to her ashes, rest for her soul." NEW CHURCH IN DANVILLE, VA. The new church office of the Loyal Street Church congregation is being hastened to completion. This building when completed will be one of the most modern church structures in this state. The Sunday School Department is especially arranged to do modern Sunday School work. The main auditorium capacity will exceed that of any other church in the city of Danville, white or colored. The building committee of said church was fortunate in awarding the contract for construction to Mr. J. L. Forbes, of Lynchburg Va. He is a builder of reputation. This great church is pasted by Rev. C. T. Murray, who is a pastor as well as a preacher. SCHOOL AGAIN! Return to school, all girls and boys. Vacation time has past. With joy and sorrow, new hope for tomorrow, Good schooldays here at last. We have roamed the woods, blackberries to find, We have been to big cities to see. We've had plenty of fun, in June's hot sun, And as happy as children could be. But what can be think of more pleasant, Than time spent in the intelligent world? For there's work and there's play, on every day, And new hopes for each boy and girl. So return to school, all girls and boys Return with life and with vim. For the busy boy works, while the lazy one shirks; Just try to surpass—him. --MILDRED LaV WILKINS. Richmond, Va. --- THE RIGEMOND PLANET RICHMOQWR Wreocrer, *. Sevewseos ATHLETICS «++ eof ie Seeoeees SPORTDOM soescooes AND WILLS TO BOX) (agg or el Two eeecceseeea eseesese VRISVSSGen cn Pi ae Pe bea a ey Mmecty A Seka sas easel chy at ond Evening Wrap of Ermine ined in royal purple chiffon; sandals of black satin, bose of black chiffon. Posed by Priscilla Dean, Universal star. ————————— But Muldoon Says French Status ot, Senegalese Will Have to Be Learned First, VISITS PROMOTER'S OFFICE | Conqueror of Carpentier Calls at Gar den to Discuss Plans for His First Match Here, ' Battling Siki, the Senegalese boxer Whose knockout scored —_ agains Georges Carpentier, the French boxin, idol, carried him from comparative ot Scurity {6 fame overnight and who a rived here from France on Saturday in search of matches, may have ni: Wishes gratified within the nex month or 80, Siki, accompanied by his manages Louis DeFermont, paid a visit to Tex Rickard upon the latter's return frou Atlantic City yesterday and thre pro moter was so well impressed with the appearance of the erstwhile world’: Might heavyweight champion that n¢ immediately set the wheels in motion fora match between Siki and Harr: Wills. Should the latter be agreeable. Aickard stated yesterday tat he would stage the bout probably a! Boyle's Thirty Acres, scene of tute DempseyCarpentier battle along about the first of October. ‘The promoter was enthusiastic over the possibilities of such a bout, espte- fally after seeing the newcomer. “here is every reason to believe that a bout between Siki and Wills would Prove a great attraction,” said Rick- ard yesterday. “I haven't yet approach ed, Mullins, ‘Wills’s manager, on ths subject, so I can make no ‘definite statement at the present'time, but he ought to be favorable to such 2 match. He has been clamoring for « fight for @ long time and here is an opportun ity." According to Rickard, Siki is one of the best pugilistic specimens he has gazed upon for a long time, “After looking at Siki I am sincere in my be lief that there are only three men in the world at the present time wir might defeat him. One is Dempsey, as other is Firpo and the third is Wills. And I think that Siki {s Just as likely to beat any one of them as any one of them is of beating him. He has one of tht finest boxing builds 1 ever saw From the waist he reminds me much of Bob Fitzsimmons.” “T believe that Siki has profited a great deal by his experiences follow ing his victory over Carpentier and 1 think that in ‘the event of his getting down to strict training he would prove himself the equal of any of those I Wve mentioned.” ‘The staging of a Siki-Wills battle. however, may run afoul a snag, for Chairman William Muldoon of the New York State Athletic Commission Yesterday stated that before anything were done in the matter of » bout in. this country the commission would havo to satisfy itself as to Siki’s atat- us in France. He stated also that Siki would first have to meet Kid Norfolk for the reason that he and Norfolk are in the samt weight classification “Siki paid a visit {0 the commission yesterday and 1 weighed and measur. ed him,” sald Chairman Muldoon. “He is a powerful-looking chap and his all the physical qualifications of a great fighter. With his clothes on Siki weighed 195 1-2 pounds and stood °5 feet 11 inches in. height. In fighting trim I presume that he would weigh 4n at about 186 or 187 pounds.” (seseseee PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD : a Sana Ce SS , . Vi ot Ae \ : N ee an eg So ip ee ee i eae ae * | <P) a = Shee Bares The eg & coats a os el fe bed Ne Co : nn ns SR MR Coe eed | as Co i COMMANDER OF THE AIR NAVA MONSTER ZR-1. PPPOE OOO OH THLETI SOSOPSOOSOSSSSE ANTS SIKI LLLS TO BOX H. WILLS FAILS IN ATTEMPT 10 STOP DEMPSEY-FIRPO CHAMP. FIGHT ee a ee See aad eee eae ‘The plea of Paddy Mullins, manager Jot Harry Wills, the Negro challenger for Jack Dempsey’s world’s heavy: weight championship, for a writ of mandamus to stop the Dempsey-Firpe bout from taking place at the Polo Grounds next Friday, was denicd yes terday by Justice William F. Hagarty in the Supreme Court of Brooklyn. Through bis lawyer, William M. Klein Mullins attempted ' to obtain a man: damus which would stop the cominy Litle bout and substitute Wills in the place of Frpo by the terms of an agree ment made between the Black Panther ‘of New Orleans and the champ'on i+ July, 1922. The arguments were pr sented lust Friday before Justice H1- garty in Special Term, Part 1, Su- preme Court of Brooklyn. After a battle of words which lasted nearly two hours in Special Term. Part 1, of the Supreme Court in Brock lyn yesterday, Justice William F. Hag arty reserved decision on the applica tion of Paddy Mullins, manager of Harry Wills, the Negro heavyweight boxer, through his lawyer, W. M Klein, for a writ of mandamus pre venting the Dempsey-Firpo champion ship bout scheduied to take place the Polo Grounds next Friday, Septem ber 14. The dee'sion of the Court is ex pected to be made by Monday, ax all parties concerned urged speedy action in view of the nearness of the date for the chempionship contest. The pr ceeding is unique in boxing annals. Two facts of importance wert brought out in the hearing yesterday. ‘The New York State Boxing Comm's ston went on record as being favorably inclined toward a WillDempsey meeting, when George B. Brower, member of the body, stated that ‘¢’r commission believed that Wills is ad sirable opponent for the chempion. that the public wants the mateh and ‘that the engagement would be backed ‘by tlle commission if « promot r could satisfy the two prine!pals as to term The second item of interest was brought out in the argumunt of Art ur F, Driscoll, who represented ‘Tex Rickard promoter of tht: Dempsey-Fir bo bout, and the champion. Mr. Dris. coll revealed that $800,000 was already realized from the advance sale of tick ets for the meeting scheduled to take Place next week. A detailed statement Tegarding the ticket sale and finances of the bout was made by Rickard at Madison Square Garden yesterday. The court room was packed when the case was finally called at 3:20. in the afternoon. The fall outside of the court room had been filled with fot lowers of both parties from early morn ing until 11 o'clock when Justice Haz arty appeared only to put off the hear ing until the afterncon session at the request of Mr. Driscoll of the firm of O'Brien, Melevinsky and Driscoll, He Tequested the postponement fn or/er i \ a ; | Se Saeee eee EE eee Rid SOU sarc eum see fa ae Sek fas ce eB : paws ee wed os ale Pe Sis ANGER e oe a ve OPN RR a PS hiss <— RE er ae ie ee. a PAR I ee RR oN Se. Sa Riatee Oe NS PORE oa) ee © ay BE aa 2S RR een ct} he Eo | oe 2 ag ae Same | Shy oe (Bppere bias y LOT a EE Ti b Si . _ ‘ [?* aan x aN ots NS ee ee 4 ase. ' a iss = + ea’ ae. |) a od a fs of \ 4 ~ 2 5m , eran” ad “| Be oe eer Se i) a , eS St a i : yd a, ER A eal cong Pe ES 2. ae . ‘ Seale Mt Rice crear = vege cot ois er ee Beas ROA oc 2 Reet SOR ait Beane ieee “QUEEN SHOW” RULES AT 7! B ST. LOUIS FASHION PAGEANT. “Queen Snow” is shown re gning ove: the winter carnival of the ninth St. Louis Fashion Pegeant, given in the Municipal Open Air Theater, Forest. Park es a a ~ | ae = 4 } S7 je = MR. FRANCIS WADLEIGH. Representatives of the principal an- tWracite consuming states met in con ference at the Office of the Port Auth. ority, New York City, to discuss plans for the avoidance of suffering this win ter in case of a prolonged strike. jan answer. BOXING FOLLOWERS IN COURT. Followers of Dempsey _swarme’ around Jack Kearns, the champion’ manager, and. Tex’ Rickard, whit {Wills and Mullins were the centr> «1 lanother group of adinire:s Spcculn tion 28 to the probable outcome, arg ments for and against the proceeding: Jand comment on the ability of the Ne gro challenger ag compared with th: champion buzzed on every side. When the case was finally | calln! Mr. Klein representing Wills and Mul ling was the first to. be heard. He bit terly attacked the New York State Box ing Commission as a body run by ore man. William Muldoon, the Chairman and subject. to Muldoon’s dietaticn: He claimed that Wills had prov himself Yosteal contender for the heavyweight title and had not recety ed justice. He stated that when he sought action from the commission i evaded the questions and (arned hr away without siving him any sat stu tion. Mr. Kloin asked that the court exert ts power and instruct the commission to revoke the Henge for the Dempses Firpo engagement, Is:ne a license 0" a Dempsey-Wills bout, and if Demps. y refused to meet the challenger to he stow the heayywelett champions! » upon the Black Panther of New Or Teans. Robert P. Reyer, Deputy State Ato: ney General, who represented the New York State Boxing Commission, was the noxt heard. He onttined how when Witle hed feed tho chaltonee Demo sey had accopter it. The contrent. tween the two men was read, stating jthat Dempsey and Wile. agreed. te [meet when a competent promoter fer ‘stich a hort appeared and whon the jtwo men had agreed to terms. 11 ane liffcally stated in the agreement ‘tat jeither of the boxers wold he free 0 [accept other bouts in the meantime Mr. Beyer polnted ont that since th: contract was «ened Wilis Trad mo! Clem Johnson. WILLS PRODUCED PROMOTE |_Mr. Beyer ga'd that the contract hed rin on and that no one came forward with the offer to promote the match. | ol St | Sa et > | be ie a asl e ! ae e. i H 5 a | Be My) ee 4 (Wide Wertd Photos) a FLATCREPE WALKING FROCK. Walking frock of henna flat-erepe. trimmed with vivid Egyptian embrold “ery; hat of milan straw faced in satin scarf of taupe fox. Posed by Priscilla Dean, Universal-Jewel star. t | Firpo appeared. he said, and a match was arranged between the Argentine and the champion, with Tex Rickard promoting the bout. Then according to the attorney, Wills came forward with the statement that he had the right to meet the champion first. Tire commission asked if he had a promot- er to take charge of the affair and Wills produced Flaherty. The commis- ion instructed Flaherty to proched by getting the champion to accept terms. ‘The provisions of the agreement woul then be compiled and the commission would proceed to make the champion live up to his contract or forfeit tho title. Mr. Beyer pointed out that Wills and Mullins had not produced a pre- moter and had made no earnest efort to arrange a match unt'l after the Fir oDempsey bout had bean schedulcd Although Mr. Klein did not bring out the procedents in the cases of Johnny Kilbane and Johony Wilson, both of whom were deprived of their titles by the Boxing Commission, Mr. Beyer «x plained that in the cases of those two champions they refused to accept chi! (lenges issued (o them, whereas Demy |sey fad fulfilled his part when Will jehallenged by. agreeing to meet th Negro boxer when a suitable promot | or had been secured and terms agre “upon. Tr was also brought out in the arcu ene of Mr. Beyer that Flaheriy. who /now offers to undertake a Wills Demt ed engagement, did not see Kearns until yesterday morning at the Court House. Mr: Kle'n had stated thn! [Flaherty had made a trip sc Suratoun Springs, whrere Dempsey ts in training | ut lad learned on arrival that the Jchammicn’s manner was nor the re, DEMPSEY DOESN'T FEAR WILLS Mr. Driscoll. speaking for both Rick ard and Kearns. stated that the cham pion was not afra'd to meet Wills or anyone else and that Dempsey did not draw the color line and has been ready and willing to moet the Noero challenz er at ony time a promoter offered ‘» undertnke tire hout. However. Mr. Dris coll stated that with the Firpo bout only a week off with Rickard labie to an expenses of $50,000 for contracts and obligations should the bhont h: called off and with the advance sale of tickets already totalling $800,000, it was {mppossible for Dempsey to eon bce ef bi eer f iy. 4 ‘\ Your Hair Can Be A Crown of Beauty No longer need you wish for beautiful hair. A marvelous prep- aration has been discovered that quickly, changes coarse, “homily ‘ir into long, lovely, silky loeks, gives the hair a beautiful, soft sheen, and stops dandruff and itch- ing scalp. This wonderful prep- aration is called QUININE POMADE It has given thousands the beautiful hair for which they are 80 much admired. Another oot, Beauty help is EXELENT‘ SKIN EAUTI- FIER, @ remarkable cream that quickly removes skin blemishes and clears ip dark, sallow com- plexions, If your druggist can- not supply you, send 250 for gen- erous size package of either Po- made or Beautifier. 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FRED PALMER’S LABORATORIES | mit’ nyu nme : DEPT.F-2 ATLANTA,GA. | their merits an A Gan everybody Knows A Geen bow thea Write iN es) aioe es today for our liber- ‘SS SKIN WHITENER of agua’ preset: VP =n PREPARATIONS * 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. --- OUR ee ait ae ire tas BRE op RY So Fea RR —— abled Bosy Sutwctay by. John Mish, J EDITOR, - JOHN MITCRELL, 52 3 an a at 4 for puslication eh yt et ats aes . SCLIETION RATES x #50 si seeuret arigi sueetijtivn Seioae SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1924 Colcred people are progressing rap: igly and se are the white folks. Giving right instructions to your chiliien often produces genuine con- tempt on the pert of thes’ same chil- dren. ‘This is as true of white folks as it is of colored ones. The attempy of Paddy Mullins, mar, ager of Hariy Wills, the heavyawengh Usglier to stop the bout of Jack Demp sey and Luis Firpo was plainly an ef fort to hring into the limelight ridien Jous conditions and to cause the publ « to fudge os to the means and methoa: used by the champion to dedge a fist contest with hic most dangerous op ponent. That fact has been estabiisa: ed, Dempsey’s menuger, now annowae es that Jack Dempsey will meet Har ry Wills, the color.d heavy-weigitt Mull’ns has produced a promoter, wh will meet the terms of Kearns, emp: sey’s manager. New York will furr: ish the place for tire fistic contest anv Yet us hope that an opportunity will be given to show to thk public, just who is the real champion of the worl: with reference to this heavyweight -championship. AB ee DR. MOTON’S PREDICAMENT. Some of our race journals, notice ably, the Washington ‘Tribune are crit deising Dr. R. R. Moton, Principal © ‘Tuskegee Institute for his alleged at titude with reference to the personne wf the Veterans’ Hospital for Colores Veterans at Tuskegee, Alabama, The> charge that he has comprom’scd th situation by his attitude in this ma: ter. His explanation at the recen meeting of the Negro Business Leagu ‘of which orgun’zation he is Presiden did not completely allay this feelin: or answer the criticisms launched @ him The reason for all of this is tha Dr, R. R. Mocon, like h's distinguish ed predecessor in office is a great com promiser, pursuing, of course the line: of the least resistance. As a result, ny often finds himself in a most embarra: sing situation. Some of his intimate friends lave permitted confidentin information tv get to the pubie an this hag been the source of much en. harrassment. We have no doubt bw what Dr. Moton is personally in favo. of a colored personnel ut the Veterans Bureau for colored veterans. He 1 however, between “the devil and th deep blue sea” in this matter, between “the hawk and the buzzard,” vain endeavoring to find some neutral lan ing place during tsis agitation. He must picase the northerners, whi are fniancing Tuskegee Institute anc the southerners, who possess the pow er to curtail the right and privilege 0 the institution already founded. 1 Moton was necessarily consulted rela tive to the agreement to have a whit official over ths Veterans Bureat with two white assistants. That he as sented to the plan. under duress gov: without saying. The only persons t “eut the Gordian knot” are the Pres’ dent of the United States and the D rector, Gen. Frank T. Hines. Neithe of them seems desirous of assumin; the responsibility in the premises. § “there ye aire.” GARVEY GRANTED BAIL, We learn with genuine satisfaction of the dec'siin of the Mnited States District Court at New York to release Marcus Garvey on $15,000.00. bail ‘This is ag it showld be. There never was any go yeason why he should have heen d’nied this innate right for this period of time. It ie reported tha’ Hon. Perry W. Howard is largely 1? sponsible for thie reanlt. He deserves Nigh praise. He has done his Party a service and removed odium from those In charge of offairs ‘n New York, With men ond wemen, going “unwhipt of Justice" for crimes against public “decency, rape. murder and arson, i was an outriee to subject a leader 1 this type to # continuing Inearceration ‘m the Tombs prison. | Those of us, who may disagres with Mr. Garvey and his methods should no* let our prejudices go to the extent oI unjustly punishing and humiliating | him. In doing th’, we simply perpe (uate, the very teachings which we de fs mort to elim/nate and stamp our “Let Mr. Garvey and his followers have [ch opportunity thie ony other organ Wich enjoys The American people [ore diserfeinating ani we 'nelude in iis mamber, Negroes. ‘They know what they want end know what they | © not want, If a leader is a fakir or s deceives, they are diseriminat a encueh to deny to kim support and he will go down to rise no more, ‘Tens of thousands of Negroes want & Republic in Africa, obilv ous of con ditions there. Marcus Garvey is spreacing a propaganda, which wll ever (ually Iad to a revolution, pre- sumod to be peaceable in its resulte ‘Those cf us. who live up to Ampriean traditions and claim all the rights of an American citizen will have no part in the movement, but th’s is no reason why we should ostracise, persecute Gnd Kill those, who ho:d different opin fons. Marcus Garvey has a right to his liberty. If he Wanscends the rules and practices of this country, lis ean be de ported and Great Br'tstn is the coun: try to take his case under advisement under representations of the United States Government, One thing we know, Marcus Garvey Will be more dangerous to thos, who ure fighting his movement by being in carcerated in a United States Prison than he will be at large, where any other leader fs at Mberty to reply to and to refute his arguments. Lei us he true to American traditions and play fate, PRESIDENT COOLIDGE FAILS TO MEET THE ISSUE, Editor Fred R. Moore of the New York Age is one of tle most conser tive leaders in this country among our people. He trained in the selvoo! of the late, lumented Dr. Booker T. Washington and up to the time of the death of that distingu’shed leader a one of his most ardent supporters. This friendship has been transferred to Iris successor in oMfce, Dr. R. 2.1 Moton. It was then with) peculiar in- terest that we read the correspondence between hm and the distingu.shed oc cupant of the White House of the na- tion. We can hardly deign to call it cor- Fespondence between Presidezt Cool- fdge and this Negro leader for the great statesman dismissed the queries with “a wave of tile hand,” so to speak, Moving referred the latter to the Director of the Veteran's Bureau, Gen. Frank 7, Hines. Col, R. H, Stan- ley, who seems to have an antipathy to Negro physicians has been trans ferred) to the Far West. But what did Editor Moore say? He stated that col- ored people have pliysiciuns and sur Keons qualified and willing to renuts seeviee, ‘To Uris Gon. Frank T, Hines ee ne repiy. He stited that Gen ‘Hines is in faver of a Negro personne) at the Veterans’ Hospital, To this Gen Hines makes no reply. He stated that Pres‘dent Harding eee: that the Veterans’ Hospital should be manned by an all colored personnel. President Coolidge stands pledged to carry out the policies of President Harding, but to this state ment Gen. Hines makes no reply, Hy virtually stated that in granting a co: ored personnel to the jgstitution, & Square deal wou'd he accorded the Ne grovs of this country and to thiis declar ‘ation, Gen, Frank ‘T. Hines makes ne reply. Did the able fread of the Veter -ans' Bureau carry out the instructions of h’s Chief when he answered the let ‘ter sent by Editor Moore and then fail ‘ed to reply {0 some of the most vital yassages therein contained? It may ‘be that President Coolidge could not ‘make a satisfactory reply to the quer ‘ies himself, apparently knowing very Tittle about them and he passed the matter over to the military depart ment where a short, erisp, positive re. ply was in order. | Our conclusions are that a Taskege committee of citizens are powerfu' enough to annul and set aside the man dates of a Reprbtican President of the United States. ‘The first ruling from this class of e'tizens was that Negroes should not occupy positions over white folks and when there are large sumg of money involved in salaries and thie like, they shall not hold positions over colored folks either. But, Tuskegee colored folks either, But who agreew As to what should be done about the Veterans’ Hospital at Tuskegeo, Ala bama? The logical parties to the agree ment would be the citizens. before rv: Horeed to and acknowledged, the Direc lor of the Veterans’ Burcau at Woe! ington and the management of Tuske ee Institute, includ ng its Principal “here is but one saving clause in the reply of the able Director. 1 reads ‘at prevent.” It rests with the Negro of the United Siates to raise the cr "Why not Now?” Let the northern colored folks tak» ap the refrain Wir'eh shia be echoed and re echoed over the Southiand, “Why nov Now? ‘Th's will bring the epublican leader fo their senses and they will realize hat this thing that they have denied _THE KiUHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA to us at Tuskegee by a Republican Ad. ministration, under the “waip anc spur” of the Ku Klux Klan has beou granted to us by practically every Democratic State Government trom Virginia to Texas. Brethren and sisters, Why not Now: A PLAIN STATEMEN'T. We wish our patrons througivov* the country,—North, East, South ani West to read the following extrac from @ Lutter, which we hav. receive! under cute of August 80, 1923, 1 tedab-ee Raina You are perfectly right in assumtnt that Iam interested in you and alec that Iam deeply concerned in the wt |fare of the community at large. 1 rv sume that in referonce to the comintin iity at large you wish to convey tac.-w ly the thought that T. am not im cae habit of discriminating in matters oi color. In this, you are right. It seem: to me just as desirable hat eclore! eltizens should receive justice and « far chance as it is that similar oppor tunities be afforded to thi white cit! zens. ‘With the details of the Mechanic: Savings Bank’s trouble, I am entirels Unacquainted; but if you and your committee have any possible plan for ‘removing these difficulties T shall. in deed, be very glad to lend my assis tanee to its develop:n ont. | We challenge any one to determine ‘the residence of this dist’nguisher writer by the language and the toxe of ‘the missive. He ts the off-spring of ‘Virginia's noblest parents and ranks high) among the residents of the South land. Why slrould we go ail over the country seeking friends, when we have them right at home? He is a dis: tinguished southerner, who has th courage of his convictions and he 1s always ready to express them in the open. It is tins class of Southern: white people that we strive so hare not to offend. They are identifier with the Inter-Racial_ movements and they are doing all in the r power 1 Jessen the gap now so much in evi dence betweon thie races. It ig needless to rofer to the other classes, who are persistently ‘endoay. oring to oppress us. We all know that they are the South's worst ene. mies. Those of us, who reside beios the Mason and Dixon Line still haye hope and we shall struggie onward, ‘even though “we die in despair.” Cer tain it is tliat white people of this gen. Ueman’s kind and charaeter are on the increase. He Is steadily gathering Teeruits and believers in his way of thinking. God reigns and His princi ples are being frocibly presented from time to Ume throughout this great country of ours, VIRGINIA fPHEOLOGICAL SEMIN ARY AND COLLEGE BEGINS 36TH SESSION ON 19TH. the Virginia Theological Seminary and College will begin ats 60h annua! session, Wednesday, September 19, under “most favorabie conditions When the opening day urr.ves th. physical conditions of buildings a. grounds will be time for the yvars work. Necessury improvements a1 being rushed to completion. ) LARGE ATTENDANCE. | The attendance will be large and representative. The number andl grade of the new students excced form er years of largest attendonee. ‘The ‘student body will be a record oi, a0 numbers and representation. Tire per centage of the older students return ing is more than up to te stanijrd While the new applicants exceed pas records and will bring many new fa es from all sections of the nation and foreign countries. EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG In addition to the very strong anv experienced faculty retained the nes additions represent an unvewal.y strong type. To head the deparimeat of Englisl, Prof. Sterling A. Brown Jr, A. M., has been secured, Mz. Brown {sa graduate of Williams College (Mass.) with the B.A. degree, win ning a fellowship to Hervard Univer sity where he received M. A. degree majoring in English. ‘The department, of Soci Science will he under charge of Prof. GR. Wilson A. Me Ph. D. Mr. W'lson comes from the University of Chicago where hv ‘Wis done his bachelor in Arts and di vinity, his master’s and doctor's conirs es majoring in sociology and church Wstory. Prof. Emory FE. Fennel) A.M, Pr D. wil he 'n charge of Waneation Prof, Fennell comes from Co'um! University whore he his done hie mm « br's end doctor'y werk. In the department of Sstence Prof W.R Chapmen B.S. will ho atdot Mr Chapman did his wor! in senor at Howard, wiere ho ransiver| hig grew and grvdtiated work at Cornell University, We waz for one vear 93 etetont in chomistry at Howard. These addition: to the ntrendy «x collent facntty s’'ves the instiintion 1 strong array of hriliant workers The cous nffered provide oxestten! eonortuntty for Itheral tre'ning. ‘Te CoHege courses nresenting a wide field of electives. with new emnhre s en the social ceiends. Science enna Hon and Phitosaphy brine to the nny Nitions etudont en excelent omy exon tonal opportun'ty for a high grade of work MHYSICAT, EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS mie nee eemnasinm — enuiment annnlad wlth cntitred nattyitien tn the games. contribute splendidly to physi- cal development. ‘The institution will place good ant well equipped) teams for foot tall anc other ethietics in the field. ‘The sum and total of schaol 1m will be on ta ‘oresting chapter for the acarlem ¢ | year. COLORED COMMISSIONER OF LABOR SPEAKS IN i080. 10 Phi H. Browa Discus-es Employmen Probiems and Achiovements of Negro Labor Auden .s Moved by Logic. Toronto, Cannda, Sept. 6.—Accou panying Assistant Seerouiry of Lab. Henning and Burcu ch.ets ami oft euals of the U. S. Department o1 Labo. Phil H. Brown, U. 8. Commissioner v: Labor, delivered a notuble address ( day bitore the Internacional As.oc., ion of Employment Scrvicism which is closing a memorabie conycation fn this city on employment problems «as policies. TRACES NEGRO WiSTORY. Tracing the advent of corer proju dices forward from the days of Noai and the time when Simon, the Cyren fan, aided Jesus as He trod the path of agony to His crucifixion, the Con missioner showed that the old and the new clvilization, alike, had treated color 28 an intricate problem. “EMERGENCY” LABOR FIRST. | To meet the inexorable demands of | Nortuern Industr es 1. Comm’ssic: ‘er showed how, as first, Negro m’- giunts came Nortly merely as emery, om cy factors in turning out supplies for America’s needs, of the colored labor group, the Commission said: “He is drafied in the great indus trial crisis as he was drafted in the war. He is sought to {ill the unskilled functions of atien labor. At best. and without thorough thought he js class: fied as emergeney labor, rather thn preferred. To the industries thy net sion of his labor is sn experiment: 10 him it is the realization of a century of dreams. The tolerance of one com bined with the awakening of the ovher should) resder thie abo: perinsnent fn the ssheme of industry hut the f04 ure of either to contribute its. ful shere in essential cooperation wil! cause the great plan of absorbing one- teath of the nat'en's population into iis Industrial life eitifer to fail or be hopelessty deferred,” a osKs FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Conciliator Brown concluded, his a‘! dress with the following sign'ficant uiterance: “I refuse to confess judgment that Negro labor is inferior. Inured to the language of our country, to tts cw toms, ideals. and traditions, it should Inve priority over distinctively alien labor. The simonpurity of its loyalty, its cheerfulness, and its availibility weigh strongly ir its favor. It ask: nly an opportunity to show its fine points, The labor is not perfect. What labor is? It is striving to catch ur with “acknowledged standerds and when it catches up, I pledge you that it will keep up. “AS a sound eaonomical proposition the industries should foster the im [provement of thb quality of this Iabor [not only for emergencies but becatis: fonetenth of our population must no! trail behind nine-tenths. nor tarry Jalong the fringe of our industrial pro- lgress. ‘A chain is no stronger than its Weakest link.’ The spirit of toleration ind of the Golden Rule should prevail ‘=the orthodox of human brotherhood and universal — opportunity shuld inure. In short, Civilization shoula loosen the reins on Christianity to the end that this seat foree may function for humanity and all of humanity jblack and white, Jew and’ Gentile, as conceived by the Master Mechanic our Creation.” An appreciative audience, including ‘the Premfer of Labor of Canada, gov jernmental officials, and labor expert from all parts of the world, gaye clos: \attent'on to Commissioner Brown's r¢ marks. MISS POWELIL ACCEPTS | POSITION IN HARLEM LIBRARY (Preston Nows Service) New York City, Sept. 14.—Miss V.1 gina Powoll, of Pittsburgh, Pa., tn: vecepted a pos.tion as assistant Libra rian at the 135th Street Carnegie L. brary here. Miss Powell ts a talentc young lady of pleasing porsousiiy ani disposition. She is a gradusie of Uh Library Course of Carnegie Library School of Pittsburgh; Bacheior of Art: Oberlin College, class of 1919 and 0 the famous Fifth Avenw» High Schou of Pittsburgh. During the World War Miss Powell @id special "¥” work nnd was station ed at St. Youl. Minn,, where she dd splendid and commendaiie work. She is the niece of Mixs Jennie M. Proctor president of the StraitTex Chemiea' Company of Pittemurgh, also «cousin of Mrs. Vernor Van Horne, a tenchex in the Brooklyn schools, ———_+-2- MEN INJURED AS POOF FALLS (Preston News Soreteny Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. i2—Pive mon fers injured’ when 21 tons of sice” 1 iumber, compris 'ng the roof of a build ing under construction in Penn. ave nie collapsed end fell 20 feet to the first floor Inst Friday morning. The men were at work on the first Poor of the building when the roof let go without waen'ng. ft is said. Amons the injured workmen were: Joln Shanks, aged 47 years, 58 Crawford street; four ribs broken ent. en. bruived, suffering from shock, Walter J. Frazer aged 28 yeers, 3 Glentor wtreet. lacerations and bruises. Hoth men are in tho Homeopathic Hospital, ‘The other men were wh'te, A man who can sct type and run a Job press. If he has a fair knowledge more he will do. 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Sokols and Education- al Groups, NE a ta. a THE Di ANFY ‘ | Umbrella Couposs GOOD FOR FIVE vores. SMR Ge eet rn Read The (ane: for mformation concerning Use world s “doings” and watch our advertisements. May nev you will see the vety Uaing you have been looking for ROANOKE, VA., Sept. 12—Mrs. Wyley Mitchell of Sixth Avenue, N.W. and Mrs Annie Mitchell, his mother, who attended the Eks Convention at Chicago, have returned elated over their splendid trip and the enjoyments of the occasion. Rev. W. R. Howerton and wife, Mrs M. B. Howerton, of Richmond, were in the city last week. Rev. Howerton preached to Rev. Hatcher last Sunday morning, using as his subject "Two Ways, the Right and the Wrong Way." Rev. Howerton received his orders at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Roonoke, to enter the ministry and has made a wonderful progress. Mrs. Halie B. Benjamin, of Staunton, Va. was in the city last week, returning from the Missionary Convention. She stopped over Sunday with Mrs. Laura Traynham. Rev. A. D. Jones, of Plainfield, N.J. preached at the High Street Bapst Church last Sunday night. He delivered a splendid message. There is a wonderful revival meeting in progress at the Hill Street Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. John G. Thompson, of Westmoreland County. There is a large attendance and many lost ones have been reclaimed. Prof. Johnson, of Wilberforce, O. was in Roanoke last Sabbath and delivered a fine sermon at the night service at Mt. Zion. It was a wonderful educational discourse. In the audience were many of his former pupils, among them Rev. and Mrs. Hatcher. The offering Sunday at Mt. Zion was $137.00. Rev. James S. Hatcher, D. D. has just returned from Martinsville, Va., where he attended the Missionary Convention and A. C. E. League. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher and daughter, Avis. Mrs. Lucy Joplin, of Sixth Avenue is indisposed at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Showalter is quite sick at this writing, with chlamydia. It is reported that Mr. Collins Glassco, died between Lynchburg and Roanoke today. He was a fireman on the N. and W. and formerly resided in Lynchburg. Madison Stanfield is yet at his post with his pill box. He will supply you for your many illies. He has Salva-sena, the liquid medicine from Memphis, Tenn. that beats all the medicines you have ever used for many of the illies you are heir to. Give them a trial and be convinced. T. W. Hale, of Harrison Avenue, N. W. who is doing merchant tailor work in Western Virginia, was in the city last week end and left today. Mrs. Emma Wright, of Pittsburgh, is in the city this week on business, after a long absence. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. Ella Clark, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Ella Locklayer was a delegate to the Household of Ruth in Richmond. She took a flying trip to Baltimore to visit her brother. Mrs. Dorothy Sims, the delegate to the Missionary Society, of the A. M. E. Church, at Martinsville, Va. has returned with a splendid report. Miss Marguerite Moseley, of Norfolk, Va. was the guest of Mr. John Locklayer. She spent a very pleasant time in and around Roanoke. Mrs. Emma Bailey died here Sept. 10th, after a lingering illness. Miss Grace E. Miller, of Seventh Avenue, will leave for Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. Saturday, to pursue her college course in that institution of learning. Miss Martha Anderson, of Richmond was the guest of Mrs. Samuel Broadnax. Prof. R. C. Woods, of the Virginia Seminary preached at the High St. Baptist Church Sunday morning, it was a wonderful dscourse delivered by the learned Doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Curtis, Jr., of 218 Seventh Avenue, N. W. returned on September 2nd from Chicago, Ill., where they attended the Grand Lodge of Elks, which was in session there. They reported having a fine trip and they also visited Milwaukee, Wis. while away. Mrs. Curtis was a delegate for the Daughters of Elks Temple of this city. On Sunday at noon, Mr. Curtis left for Baltimore, Md., where he attended the Patriarchie Field Day and Reunion of Old Fellows and returned home on Thursday, September 6th. He reports having a pleasant stay while there. The Blue Ridge Lodge of Elks has lately organized a band with twenty pieces, composed of members of the lodge and has purchased the instruments and the other paraphermal belonging to the Roanoke Band. We feel sure that they will make success with the splendid young men it is composed of. They are already in position to serve the public. Mr. Curtis is president. WYTHEVILLE NEWS Services at Bethel A. M. E. Sunday were well attended. Dr. G. E. Wing preached two able sermons. At three o'clock Sunday afternoon Dr. G. O. Wing preached at Max Meadows. Rev. W. W. Ward filled his pulpit at Franklin St. M. E. church all day Sunday. Rev. L. B. Alston preached at Max Meadows Sunday afternoon and at the Baptist Church morning and evening. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at Rural Rest treat all day Sunday. A large and appreciative audience heard him. Rev. Dr. C. E. Miller of Radford passed through the city en route to Abington, where he preached Sunday. Rev. Dr. C. H. Stepteau and family returned to Baltimore Sunday, after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stepteau. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. R. Chapman entertained for supper last Wednesday Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, Rev and Mrs. T. W. Hebron, Misses Mabe Pitts. Zereta Mae and Mr. C. H. Stepteau, Jr. Messrs. Richard Holliday, of May Meadows, and Claude Perry were induced into the mysteries of the Masor ic fraternity last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. David Crockett left for their home in New Port. R. L. after summaring in our beautiful city. Mr. John D. Crockett left Friday for Washington, D. C., after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives. A large number of Wythevillians visited Max Meadows, Sunday after noon. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Hebron, Misses Mabe Pitts, Zereta Mae and Mr. C. H. Stepteau, Jr., motored to Pulaski last week the guest of Mr) and Mrs. Jake Trigg, also Mrs. M. J. Stepteau. Mr. W. Harper attended the camp meeting at China Branch last Sunday. Mr. Geo. Jones returned after a pleasant visit to Jonesboro and Johnson City, Tenn. Miss Mattie Drew, who has spent the summer here has returned to Portsmouth, Va. It is quite expensive to write letters now in our town to your affinity. Mr. Eugene King of Radford spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his mother Mrs. H. V. Moyers. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Gibson and Miss Rachel Hale, motored to Max Meadow, Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Ricks and Mrs. Lizzie Richardson attended the funeral or Mr. Ben Ricks who was killed at Pulaski in an explosion last Monday. Prof. and Mrs. John Broady of Marion were the week-end guest of Mrs. Caroline Carter. Miss Evelyn Chapman is confined to her bed with Devil's grip. Mr. Horner Hairston left Sunday for an extended trip to Chicago to visit his brother. Mrs. Fanny Tucker left Saturday night for Washington, D. C., after spending several weeks with her sisters Madams Johnson and dHarber. Those on the sick list are: Madar Lorrine Allison, Ella Browne, Bessie Dyla and Mrs. Steward Newton. CHICAGO NEWS. A. W. Lloyd of St. Louis, Mo., 23 years grand chancellor of the K. of P.'s of Missouri spent ten days in the city during the Elks meeting at the close of the session of the Supreme Lodge session of the K. of P.'s held in New York. Mr. Lloyd has done a great work for K. of P. in Missouri and has helped to make the Grand Lodge one of the greatest of its kind. He was very prominent in the city during the Elks week and left Chicago Sunday evening grateful to Chicagoans for the hospitalities he had received. M. T. Bailey, manager the Bailey Press Bureau, 3638 S. State street spent considerable time during the past few days on the northshore looking after business matters, stopping at Lake Forest, Evanston and Waukegan Ill. MissesAloba and Laura Baxter, 426 E. 48th Place have resumed their Fall duties as teachers in the grade schools at Alton and Colp. III., after spending the summer at home with relatives and friends. Dt. Irene Shankin of Philadelphia, Pa., national deputy of Pennsylvania left during the week for her home after attending the Elks meeting in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Anderson, 4115 Langley Avenue. Miss Rhoda M. Johnson, principal of one of the graded schools of Kansas City, Kans., is en route to Kansas to resume work for the fall and will stop a few days at Keukok. Ia., and Quincy III., her home town with relatives. Gus Robinson and his mother, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Benton of Morgan Park, motored to Milwaukee. Wis Sunday and spent a pleasant day. The report of the session of the State Grand Lodge, U. B. F. and S. M. T. held at Mounds Ill., August 20th, will be read by delegates at the meeting of North Star Lodge No. 57 in its regular meeting, September 12th. Mrs. Prudence Penn of Philadelphia Pa. an eastern representative of the Knights and Daughters of Honor with headquarters at Springfield, Ill. while in the city during the Elks meet made a flyig trip to Springfield to inspect the home office as the guest of Springfield officials. Miss Puth A. Woodson, teacher in the graded school of Richmond, Va. visited Chicago during the Elks meet and spent a pleasant stay, stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haack, 4423 S. Dearborn street, leaving Saturday morning. Miss Woodson went by the way of Philadelphia Pa. to spend a few days with friends thence to Richmond to resume her Fall duties as teacher. Mrs. Katie Mimms of Brooklyn, N. Y., daughter ruler of Elks and national deputy mother queen of A. U. K. and D. of A. of New York. is still in the city following the close of the Elks THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 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- 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. --- meeting and is at 3150 Wabash avenue. Miss Mary E. Branch, teacher of English at the State Normal College, Petersburg, Va., after completing work at the University of Chicago during the summer session, left the city. Sun day evening en route to Virginia to resumes her duties at the College, stopping at St. Louis, Mo., to spend a few days with her brother, Prof. Samuel Grancvh of the Summer High School, and his wife; also stopping at Camder, N. J. for a few days with another brother, Dr. C. T. Branch and his wife. Mrs. Katie Lane of New York City and Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon of New York have returned to the East after a pleasant stay in the city as the guest of Mrs. Lane's sister and other friends FULTON NOTES The services at Mt. Calvary Baptist church last Sabbath were very electrifying. A number of good speeches were delivered by several visitors in our Sunday School. Morning services were in charge of Prof. J. B. Hancock, who preached a powerful sarmon. Devotionals were conducted by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. 6:0 P. M. the young folks enjoyed the B. Y. P. U. exercises, which marked the re-opening of same. 8:30 P. M. the Rev. J. H. Johnson preached a very helpful sermon. Devotionals conducted by Rev. C. B. Jefferson, while our pastor was a worshiper in the audience. Lovely music was bendered by the choir during the day. Come out tomorrow. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. 11:30 A. M. Prof. Hancock will use for his subject, if Providence permits: "Religion through and Through." Monday at 8 P. M. a grand musical PATIENTLY WAITING. "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." concert by the Capital City Lodge of Elks. Wednesday evening Prayer meeting 8:30 P. M. Friday evening 7:30 to 8:30 Teacher training clubs. 8:30 to 9:30 Teachers meeting. (RISING MT. ZION NOTES) The pastor's vacation began Monday succeeding the Second Sunday and lasts for a month. Let us still do our part in attendance as well as finance during his absence. Last Sunday our regular communication service was well attended and full of warmth, as the meeting progressed many gave utterance to their pent up feeling. Mrs. Lucy A. Williams of New York city, who has been the guest of Mrs. Josephine Taylor, 1238 Denny street for the past three weeks, left last Wednesday for the big city. Before her departure an elaborate entertainment was given in her honor by her hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Neal of Baltimore. Md., were the weekend guest of Mrs. Josephine Taylor. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES The All Stars matched the team in the penitentiary Thursday, September 6th, and it was a very warm hour. Stars 8; Pen. 3. Watch! for the next. Last Sunday was a very crowded day for service with both boys and men. 9:20 A. M. the workers at the building for a special conference. Prayer. The meeting 10 A. M. in the penitentiary with the women was of a great help and much was accomplished. 10 A. M. the City Home and the Jail were visited by the committee and all were more than paid for the spirit of service. The boys were out in good numbers to the boys' meeting 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. President R. P. Daniel gave them a special address. Subject: Try Again. Songs were in keeping with the hour. 5:30 P. M. at the building Committeeman William Spurlock, Jr., and Robert F. Daniel conducted an open meeting for the men. Subject: The Key to Success. Every man took an active part. The men sang with the spirit. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Every worker to the building 9:30 A. M. A good time. 4 P. M. at the building. Mothers see that your boys attend this meeting. All boys are invited. A great gospel meeting for men 51- 30 P. M. at the building by the Freigh- Men of the R. F. and P. Freigh Dept. for men. Let no man miss this meet- ing. Be on time. A live hour. Do not forget that the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lea- son will open Saturday September 29 h, 5 P. M. at the building. Third and Leigh streets. Dr. W. H. Stokes pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church (teacher) will be glad to meet you Speak to a friend. Watch for the work of the season. Now is the time you can help the Y. M. C. A. by having a special prayer. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. On Friday evening, September 7th the Tennis Club was entertained by its instructor. Mr. H. C. Mundin at his home on North Sixth street. The evening was a most pleasant one due to the hospitality and congeniality of host and hostess. The Conference Pagant will be repeated on Friday night, October 12th at 8 o'clock. Many new features have been added and a great treat is in store for you. It promises to be the biggest and best Pagant yet present. You cannot afford to miss this Pagant. CLEVELAND, OHIO MORE NEIGHBOR (Preston News) Louisville, Ky., Sep newspapers are taking tunity to stem the tide from the South t and as a notable evie The R. I. O. club of the Girl Reserves gave a very interesting surprise program at the Association building on Sunday evening from six to seven. The program was in honor of Madam Savilla Briggs who was present with a gold medal by Miss Annie Jenkins. The medal was an expression of appreciation coming from the St. Luke Choral club which was so carefully trained by Mme. Briggs. The program was for the most part musical. Those taking part on the program were: Misses Thelma Jenkins, Evelyn Bur well, Gladys Jones, Mildred Wilkins, Mesdames Louise Dean and Rosa Primus. Messrs. Paul Morton, Wendell Polkard and J. Dickerson. Vesper Services will be resumed on Sunday afternoon, September 23rd at 5:30 o'clock. A large attendance is hoped for at our opening service. Mrs. S. B. Williams, chairman of the Religious Education committee, is planning an attractive program for that afternoon, the Williams Lodge Band, Mr. J. L. Peters, leader, having consented to render a Sacred Concert from 5:30 to 6:30 P. M. --- KENTUCKY JUDGE PERMITS KU KLUX KLAN TO HOLD MEETING ON COURT HOUSE LAWN (Preston News Service) Paducah, Ky., Sept. 13.—James M. Lang, county judge, granted permission for an organizer of the Ku Klux klan to hold public meetings on the courthouse lawn as long as no breach of the peace is violated or committed. CLEVELAND, OHIO WANTS NO MORE NEGROES. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 13—Southern newspapers are taking every opportunity to stem the tide of Negro migration from the South to northern cities and as a notable evidence of the concerted effort of whites to keep the Negroes in the south, the Louisville Courier-Journal publishes the following editorial under the caption of "The Negroes Warned." "The City Authorities of Cleveland, through the Ohio Superintendent of Employment have served notice that no more work seekers are wanted in that city. There is already there, they say, a man for every job." "This is directed especially to the southern Negroes, who for months have been pouring into Cleveland, as they have been pouring into other cities of the North. Cleveland has no work for them; does not want them; and if they continue to flock there it will be at their peril. And in this respect Cleveland is not alone among the cities which have been attracting the migration of the southern blacks. "It was different a few months ago. There was a scarcity of labor in some of the manufacturing industries; advertising campaigns were conducted in the South; eloquent agents were sent there to lure the Negroes northward. So successful were these efforts that whatever labor markets there may have been across the Ohio line have been gluttoned. "Cleveland sounds a timely warning and the Negroes would do well to heed it. Winter is coming. They had better stay on the sunny side of the river, where they have managed, to live here tofoe and where at least they know what to expect." --- You can get fine groceries from Mr. Edward Stewart. See his advertisement. FIVE --- Powerful Organizations Send Addresses to the Country N. A. A. C. P. Conference at Kansas City and the Elks Convention at Chicago Appeal to the American Conscience. Two strong messages were addressed to the American people, expressing the innermost aspirations of the American Negro as a potent factor in the country's well-being are being sent broadcast over the United States, having been adopted in two of the largest and most representative of our organizations—the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in its Fourteenth Annual Conference held in Kansas City, Mo.; and the Twenty-fourth Grand Session of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in Chicago. These messages aim to develop a better understanding between blacks and whites to the end that each may enjoy his full citizenship rights. SLX The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World in their 24th Grand Session expresses its condolence at the death of the late President of the United States, Warren G. Harding; we reaffirm our allegiance to the flag and the institutions of our country, and pledge our membership to the maintenance and preservation of those high ideals that stand for true and unadulterated Americanism. We appeal to the law-making body of our country, the Congress of the United States, to continue the wise regulations which limit the immigration into our country of the labor of the devastated countries of Europe and other lands, and encourage thereby the employment of American labor in the various industries of our land. CONDEMN HOODED MOBS. We condemn in unmeasured terms all organizations or societies which preach the overthrow of law, and which practice outrages under the claim of regulation of the citizen of his morals, or upon the charge of violation of the criminal law. The greatest menace that now confronts our country is the growing tendency to usurp the lawful functions of our constituted authorities by organized bands parading under pretended patriotic ideals, but which are in truth and in fact nothing more than unlawful mobs. We condemn the Ku Klux Klan and all other such organizations, and call upon the lawful authorities of the States and the Nation to suppress them. We demand the enforcement by Federal Government of the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States. We respectfully submit to the nation that it millions of dollars can be appropriated for the enforcement of the 18th amendment to the Constitution, that the proper steps can be and should be provided for the enforcement of the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. We believe that the sacred rights of citizenship should be the subject of the solicitude of our Government to a greater degree than the regulation of the citizens' morals. THE TUSKEGEE PERSONNEL We believe that the race with which we are identified has men and women in its ranks qualified to perform the duties that any other American citizen may be called upon to perform. We are confident that there are those among us capable and qualified to manage the affairs of the Government Hospital at Tuskegee, established for the care of colored soldiers. If segregation is to be practiced by the Government and a separate institution established for those of our race who fought to maintain the flag, then and in that case, we believe that all of the positions in such institutions should be allotted to the race, and we call upon the administration at Washington to redeem the promise made by our late President, Warren G. Harding and put the management of the Government Hospital for Colored Veterans at Tuskegee in the hands of members of our race. Respectfully submitted. Committee on Resolutions, Laws, Revisions and Propositions, EDWARD H. WRIGHT, Chair, HERBERT C. AKERS, Secy. Attest: J. FINLEY WILSON, G. E. R. GEORGE E. BATES, G. Secy. JOHNSTOWN DRUNK KILLS TWO POLICEMEN. (Preston News Service) Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 6—Leo A. Young saturated to the gills with "shine," would brook no interference by minions of the law when they attempted to arrest him for disorderly conduct and drunkenness. It is said that when he was accosted by a police man he opened fire and killed the officer instantly. The officer who came to his assistance was also snuffed off with a bullet from the "Big Bertha" Young prided himself on possessing. Citizens sent in a riot call and a squad of police and detectives arrived on the scene and a battle ensued in which four other officers were wounded before Young was finally shot down. The police then went on a rampage of arresting and finally gathered in 15 Negroes; most of whom it was found had guns in their possession. The chief of police stated that the practice of carrying concealed weapons was entirely too prevalent among immigrant Negroes from the South and from now on stringent measures would be taken to prevent gunoting by citizens of Johnstown as it was his intention to enforce the law regarding this particular crime. He stated that following pay days, at the Bethlehem Steel Company "moonsbline" vendors, commonly called hoogtegers do a thriving business. This evil will also be stamped out, he said. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in Fourteenth Annual Conference assembled, reaffirms the principles for which it has always stood and most solemnly pledges itself to use all of the means at its command to the furtherance of the task which it has undertaken until that task is done. It sends greetings to the eleven million of American colored people in whose behalf it is working and the one hundred thousand members, both white and colored, it represents. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People feels gratified over the measure of awakening of the public conscience as touching the evils it is combatting affecting the colored people. It is a fact that the indifference and lethargy with which these evils were treated in the past are breaking away. Agencies have been put in operation in various sections of the country to remedy it if not to uproot some of these evils since the Association has been holding them up to the public gaze and demanding that they be done away with. PLAIN TRUTHS STATED The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaking directly for its membership of one hundred thousand and feeling that it represents the sentiments of twelve million colored people of the United States, calls the attention of the American People to the following truths: 1. That the destinies of the Negro and white races of the American continent are inseparable; that the races must, therefore, in the fullest sense work together for the realization of the principles on which the American nation was founded. 2. That spurious science and mendacious propaganda alleging racial inferiority are treason to the brotherhood of man without which no nation can endure. 3. That unless the humblest citizen is guaranteed his citizenship rights there can be no true security for anyone in the land. 4. That the mob and the spirit of intolerance which the mob represents are a danger to all achievements of mankind represented in all organized society. DYER BILL PASSAGE URGED We therefore urge upon the American people that they take the first and pensive step toward combatting the mob and the shame and disgrace which the mob has for thirty-five years put upon the name of America. We ask the American people to insist upon the enactment of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill which would place punishment of the mob in the hands of the Federal Government when the States refuse or are unable to do their duty as they have refused and have been unable for thirty-five years. We ask the President and the Congress of the United States that the 14th and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution be made something more than a scrap of paper, and that the Negro universally deprived of the vote in the Southern States be granted the ballot upon the same condition and with the same qualifications as those imposed upon all other citizens and thus remove the injustice of taxation without representation. ASKS REMOVAL OF U. S. TROOPS FROM REPUBLIC OF MACTL We ask that the troops of the United States be withdrawn from the black, republic of Haith, illegally sized in 1916 and since then lawlessly held by virtue of superior force. We ask that the President of the United States, representing the spirit of fajness in the American people redeem the pledges made by the late and regretted President Harding that the Tuskegee Hospital built for colored World War Veterans, upon ground given to the nation by Tuskegee Institute, be manned entirely by a colored personnel. We ask that the American people demand the release of the fifty-four members of the Twenty-fourth Infortry now incarcerated at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary for their connection with the Houston, Texas, riots of 1917, a riot provoked by continued insults and contumely and finally by violence perpetrated upon cloaked men wearing the uniform of the United States and dedicated to the service of their country in war time. SPECIAL MESSAGE TO COLORED AMERICANS. To American citizens of African descent we have a special word to say: The time has come when allegiance to any party on historical grounds is no longer required or expedient. We urge them to a new political emancipation. We urge them to promulgate their demands upon the basis of the welfare of the entire race and in casting their votes in the coming THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA COLORFUL "MOVIES" AS THE YEARS ROLL ON, more and more are the destinies of colored population being shaped to the tune of "YES WE HAVE NO PARTY," and the brethren themselves are cutting no small figure in the modern evolution. Gone are the days when a President of the United States would send Federal troops into the Sunny South to quell the order and disorder of the Ku Klux Klan. Gone are the days when a Thaddeus Stevens and a Charles Sumner would declaim in the Halls of Congress the equitable future of a people released from the house of bondage. Gone are the days when Negro appointments are made in the South. In their stead are come the days of pursuing the line of least resistance, catering to the Solid South, and exchanging political courtesies for fear or favor. nothing to fear from Mr. Slemp. George W. Harris of the New York News, is loud in saying that the President, in appointing Slemp to the White House portfolio, is gently cooing to Dixieland in an effort to secure Southern backing next year when the presidential nomination looms up. George is probably right in his assertion that the appointment is "pure politics" but George, whom Tammany has recently ousted from the New York Board of Aldermen, is such a "standpatter" that we have noted his political reverberations with astonishment. To us, though the APPOINTMENT looks like a LONG DEPARTURE FROM NEW ENGLAND IDEALS, but we are not going to cross the bridge until we get to it. And. "YES, WE HAVE NO PARTY" is the chorus sung by the galleries of individualistic Negroes who can corner anything from fame to wealth. Witness New York, N. Y., where the local Tammanyites have passed out plums to loyal BLACK DEMOCRATS, clearly local in name and fame. In the same city, witness a few similar appointments from the National G. O. P. standpoint. Pittsburgh, Chicago, and other cities, where local politics were of first-hand importance, have also been the scenes of individual appointments looking to the crystallizing of local sentiment for the major parties—IT MATTERED NOT WHICH ONE. Astute Negro politicians have cashed in on the evolution and are riding about in Pierce Arrows and Cadillacs as the result of their foresight. In the meantime, the political sentiments of conciliation without arbitration, first emphasized by Ex-President Taft and developed to the degree whereby our late President Harding said: "SPLIT THE VOTE," are holding forth a future of political elimination for the brethren, who always follow but never lead in the formation of political doctrines and platforms. A job or a bag of silver are magnates too alluring for the brethren to "STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN—DANGEROUS CROSSING AHEAD," and they are soon fast asleep, murmuring amid their beguiling dreams—"YES, WE HAVE NO PARTY." C. BASCOM SLEMP, Lily. White Republican from "Dear Ole Virginny," is now holding forth as Secretary and close-up man to President Coolidge. Racial prognosticators are apparently viewing Mr. Slemp's advent from two angles. One group would outlaw Mr. Slemp and "FORSAKE ALL, HOPE. YE WHO ENTER HERE" on account of his well known doctrine of "White Republicanism, Only," while another group of "bitter-enders" assert that, since the disfranchised colored political leaders who howled so loudly over Mr. Slemp's pre-appointment political advocacies became as quiet as mice when a mess of pottage, all garnished up, was handed them—the are the ones who will have to stay without the gates of the White House and the "bitter-enders," who were born with a ballot in their hands and have always known what to do with it, have election to hold that welfare paramount to allegiance to any political party. We urge every man and woman of color in the United States to realize that this is an age in which power can be exerted through organized effort, and that the most effective instrument that we have now for exerting this power is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. We therefore appeal to all persons in favor of common justice and equal opportunity to unite with us and join this organization. It is not necessary to recapitulate the achievements of this body and it would be impossible in any brief document to do so. For the sake, however, of recalling to colored Americans and to United States citizens generally what we stand for, we desire to reiterate our insistence upon the following program: 1. Complete and full citizenship rights for the American Negro in the exercise of the ballot, before the law, in the courts, in the protection and sanctity of life and property rights, in the use and in the accommodations of public conveyances and in places of public resort whether railroads, street cars, restaurants or places of amusement. 2. Respect for the colored American citizen as an individual in accordance with his achievements and its merit, and respect for the race in view of its progress of half a century unparalleled anywhere in the world at any time. 3. We denounce the use of the word Negro in connection with crime in newspaper headlines giving the malignant false impression that the Negro is more prone to commit crime than any other race and especially the lie that the Negro is by nature a rapist. We make this appeal to the people of the United States in the interest of our beloved country, realizing that all good citizens will realize that race hatred and prejudice founded upon ignorance and oppression are dangerous to every citizen, white and black, and that it is the duty of every citizen to cooperate with us in holding that true Americanism consists in tolerance, respect and a determination to uphold the human as well as the ecitizenship Coolidge Cooes. AS THE YEARS ROLL ON, mo tinies of colored population being sha WE HAVE NO PARTY," and the cutting no small figure in the modern days when a President of the United S ```markdown ``` rights of every man and woman or whatever race or creed. This Conference unanimously resolves that this program be sent to the President of the United States, to each houses of Congress, and that it be given en to the press of the country. --- PRESIDENT SENDS MESSAGE TO N. A. A. O. P. CONVENTION. (Preston News Service) Kansas City, Kans. Sept. 5.—President Coolidge sent a message of record to the 14th annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Lester A. Walton delivered a special address on housing conditions through out the countrry. Mr. Walton is a member of the reportal staff of the New York World, said to be the highest paid Negro writer in America. Mr. Walton called attention to the extremely poor housing conditions in Philadelphia, St. Louis, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. He suggested that the mayors of these cities should appoint a joint commission composed of white and Negro members to formulate so some plans for relief. NORFOLK NEGROES WELCOMED VETERANS (Preston News Service) Norfolk, Va., Sept. 5.—Negroes in this city put forth a splendid effort to show veterans of foreign wars that they were cordially welcomed to Norfolk. A large number of Negro veterans are attending the convention and have registered at the Negro community center and the Mount Vernon Hotel. They participated in all of the regular business sessions at the Armory, but all social events for the colored delegates were arranged and handled by the Negroes here. They were given a sight-seeing tour of the city by the Negroes and it seemed as though every effort to make the Negro visitors well come was done. The white people here told the Negroes that they were exceedingly well pleased with the part the Negro citizens took in the matter of seeing to it that the visitors of their own race were entertained. COLORFUL "M (By "THE CAMERAMAN.") Yes We Have No Part (Preston News Service) ON, more and more are the desing shaped to the tune of "YES and the brethren themselves are modern evolution. Gone are the United States would send Federal quell the order and disorder of DOUGLASS PARK PROMOTERS 5KROUGHT INTO COURT (Preston News Service) Arlington, Va. Sept. 5.—Sut it has been filed in the circuit court of Arlington county asking for damages or other redress for the sales of lots In the original Hunder Division, now named Douglass Park, to persons of Negro blood. It is said that the tract was deeded to the Washington Development Corporation, and this concern. it is alleged sold several lots to Negroes and named the tract after a famous Negro, Frederick Douglass. In a further attempt to attract Negro purchasers to the subdivision, the development corporation is alleged to have offered to donate several acres of land for the establishment of a Negro Theological Seminary. The complaint filed, by Grace L. Richmond and Marion Richmond, named as defendants, Dayton Hunter and Mrs. Cunnie Hunter and S. H. Thompson and the Washington Development Corporation. It is stated that under a deed dated August 26, 1920 the Hunters dedicated the entire tract of land as Hunter's addition to New Arlington and on march 31, 1921, sold a plot to the Richmonds with the express understanding that no part of the subdivision would ever be occupied by persons having Negro blood. S. H. Thompson, president of the development corporation, declared that the corporation had never had any legal dealings with Mr. and Mrs. Richmond. It is said that when Hunter had conveyed lots to the development corporation he had asked that the provisional barring occupancy or ownership by persons of Negro blood be inserted. This it was said was refused by the development corporation, which did not buy the lots subject to that stipulation. The suit will be heard in the Octo ber turn of court. ```markdown ``` Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $2 and the paper comes next week. "MOVIE (MERAMAN.)" ve No Party. Thea nothing to fear from Mr. Slemp. George W. Harris of the New Y that the President, in appointing portfolio, is gently cooing to Dix Southern backing next year when looms up. George is probably r appointment is "pure politics" but recently ousted from the New York a "standpatter" that we have note with astonishment. George W. Harris, of the New York News, is loud in saying that the President, in appointing Slemp to the White House portfolio, is gently cooing to Dixieland in an effort to secure Southern backing next year when the presidential nomination looms up. George is probably right in his assertion that the appointment is "pure politics" but George, whom Tammany has recently ousted from the New York Board of Aldermen, is such a "standpatter" that we have noted his political reverberations with astonishment. To us, though, the APPOINTMENT looks like a LONG DEPARTURE FROM NEW ENGLAND IDEALS, but we are not going to cross the bridge until we get to it. Any President ought to be big enough to manage his Secretary by telling him what to do, and what not to do. But if we should wake up some sunny day and find that this is not the rule of the present administration, we'll soon click off a long, long film, entitled, "WHAT WILL THE HARVEST BE?" "HOW COME" it that "LIZA's" not "SHUFFLIN' ALONG" now? Why, because she's "RUNNIN' WILD." Theatregoers who were once compelled to await the annual tour of Williams and Walker or Cole and Johnson can now be at ease, for just like missing a street-car, if you miss one good colored show, another one will be along in a little while. In the annals of the colored theatrical history, nothing has equalled the rise of the talent and efficiency of the present-day galaxy of stars comprising many companies and teams now cavorting upon the stages of dozens of theatres, white and colored throughout the East and the Middle West. From Sunshine Sammy Morrison to Eddie Hunter and Miller and Lyles, the footlights are glowing upon the abilities of dozens and dozens of capable actors and actresses. Lyrics and music from the pens of Negro writers are blended into vehicles of delightful entertainment, and white and colored patrons, alike, have been astonished at the theatrical progress of the brothers and sisters. There's a deeper meaning than amusement, though, hidden beneath the song and dance; and that is that the colored man or woman, after all, understands himself and herself better than anybody else. This truth is probably not confined to the stage, nor by the brethren's activities alone. If you think it is, just go and hear John McCormick sing Harry Burleigh's "Little Mother O' Mine." Take the road with "How Come" and witness the white audiences crowding white theatres on the Shubert circuit to see Eddie Hunter. But off the stage, cold theory tries to defeat this truth by such doctrines as "WE ARE THE NEGROES' BEST FRIENDS." "NEGROES MUST BE KEPT IN THEIR PLACES." "THIS IS THE WHITE MAN'S COUNTRY." Mournfully, we would inquire, "HOW COME?" For the answer, just go out to any Indian reservation, and you can find out. VIES" Theatrical Thrills. r. Slemp. The New York News, is loud in saying appointing Slemp to the White House to Dixieland in an effort to secure ear when the presidential nomination ```markdown ``` Dr. Emmett Scott In Pittsburgh. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 5.—Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary/Treasurer of Howard University was a business visitor in Pittsburgh last week. While here Dr. Scott attended a meeting of the Board of Directors of the African Union Company, located at Seconddee, Gold Coast, West Africa. Dr. Scott, told a reporter of this Service that he was extremely highly pleased with the rapid strides Negro business enterprises are making in all parts of the country. He pointed out that these remarkable signs of material progress in the business world encourages young men and women of the race to qualify to fill the positions created by the business development among Negroes. "It forms a worthy incentive for our boys and girls to go to school," he said. WIDOW OF ATTORNEY HOLMES GETS IMPORTANT JOB. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 6.—Mrs. Alice Holmes, widow of the late Attorney J. Welfred Holmes, received appointment to a position of clerkship in the office of the Assessment and Revision of Taxes for Allegheny County, Mrs. Holmes an active worker in the Allegheny County Women's Republican Club, says that she owes her appointment largely to the influence of this organization. This is the first time in the history of the county that such a responsible position has been given to any person of color. Mrs. Holmes, says: "I owe my appointment to this position first to the potency of the women's organization and the unfiring efforts of our president. Mrs. Daisy E. Lunt kins, and secondly to the broad-mindedness of the County Commissioners, Messrs. Gumbert and Cain. I do not think that the question of my ability to fill the position creditably entered into the case, however. I shall not let the race fall for lack of ability." Mrs. Holmes is very modest but it is the concensus of opinion that she got the position on shore merit and ability. ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Continued from Page 2) fulfilled. Besides his statement that Wills is considered a suitable opponent for Dempsey by the commission, he said that the boxing body considers Flaherty a suitable person to promote the bout. However, Mr. Brower said, the commission could not force Dempsey to meet the challenger until the terms of the agreement between the champion and the challenger are completed. An although, a suitable promoter has been produced, there still remains the fact that Dempsey has not agreed to terms. Justice Hagarty, who will give the decision was formerly president of the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn, where amateur boxing bouts are conducted, and is familiar with the ring game. AGED WOMAN IS KILLED BY A SPEEDING AUTOMOBILE. Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 5.—Mrs. Lula Hicks, aged 82 years was almost instantly killed last Wednesday after noon when she was struck by a speeding automobile at Avenue D and 23rd street. The driver of the automobile escaped. Witnesses say that the car was going at about 50 miles an hour and after striking the woman the speed was increased. Three while men were said to have been riding in the car. STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 Refines kinky, frizzy, coarse hair to per bottle medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurian. An excellent preselling oil. Gloss-Tex Brilliantine 50c Makes the hair soft and glossy and keeps it in good condition without leaving it oily or gummy. 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C., Sept. 6.—More than one thousand, Negro employees of the local post office department took part in the first outing of the City Post Office Mutual Welfare association at River View Park, last Friday. Athletic events, dancing and other pleas ant amusements were features of this outing. (Preston News Service.) Washington, D. C., Sept. g., Little Daniel Henry Meade, aged 2 years, of Van street, S. W., was knocked down last Friday afternoon in front of his home by a large motor truck. His head was severely cut. He was given first aid attention at Washington Sanitarium Mission Hospital and taken home. His skull was not fractured as believed at first. --- ( Preston News Service Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 6.—White swimming in the Warrior river las: Tuesday afternoon Theodore Johnson took cramps and was drowned before aid could reach him. A prominent young white man, Robert Jemison, III made a desperate effort to save Johnson, but without avail. Johnson's body has not yet been located although the river has been dragged for the past three days. (Preston News Service) Norfolk, Va. Sept. 5—Resolutions condemning as un-American the Ku Klux Klan and any other organization whose members appear in the presence of the American flag with faces masked, were presented to the annual convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars here last. The resolutions were referred to the committee on resolutions. Just what cognizance and final action the convention will take on this resolution is a matter of mere conjecture. It is felt however, that a bitter fight may ensue when this measure comes before the convention prover. (Preston News Service) Plummersville, Ark., Sept. 5.—The 41st annual session of the Fort Smith district Sunday School convention of the C. M. E. Church met in a five days session here last week. Among the prominent churchmen taking part in the convention were: Rev. W. Conway Smith, Bishop J. A. Hammett and Dr. James A. Stout. --- (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Sept. 6. —Word has reached here according to a report from the War Department that a commission of Porto Ricans will visit the United States in December advocating a change in the organic laws of their country and among them most special ly is for permission of the people to elect their governor.. A bill, it is understood has already been passed by the Porto Rican legislature favoring the election of their governor by the people. (Preston News Service) Macon, Ga., Sept. 6. A reduction of the bail for the Hudson brothers held in connection with recent flogging cases was refused by Judge Blank last Thursday. The men were held, for attacking Emery Roberts. The stage anounced that it had evidence that the Hudson brothers had formed a conspiracy to whip Roberts before the trot left Macon on the night of August 19. to overtake Roberts, coming into the city in an automobile. The police say that the Hudson brothers were caught while attempting to whip Roberts. (Preston News Service) Marion, Ark. Sept. 7.—B. H. Sawyer a prominent and wealthy lumberman from Memphis, is held under a $1,250 bond, to answer to a charge of murder in connection with the death of a Negro pedestrian who was struck by an automobile while walking on the high way near this city. --- (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 6. —The badly decomposed body of an unidentified man was found Monday night in a clump of bushes in a cemetery near Eighth and Davis streets by the children of Harry Sutton. According to county and city authorities the man died a natural death and the body was turned over to the Lawton Pratt Undertakers for burial. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 5—Following a special invitation from the Rev. T. L. Ballou, a noted Negro evangelist, a large number of leading whites of Atlanta are taking an active interest in the revival services conducted by Rev. Ballou at the intersection of the Mayson-Turner road and West Hunter street. It is said that Rev. Ballou has reserved a section for the whites and also made provision for the parking of their automobiles. The meetings are largely attended by both black and white. --- (Preston News Service) Lansing, Mich., Sept. 6.—Michigan has stepped on the gas when it comes, to punishing persons who appear in public wearing a mask over his face or any obstruction that partl yeonceals the face. The act provides that such person is liable to arrest and punishable by from $25 to $100 fines or thirty days in jail under the provisions of the Burns law, which went into effect The Department of MUSIC AND VOICE CULTURE will Open MONDAY, OCTOBER 1. APPLY AT COLLEGE FOR ALL INFORMATION BETWEEN 9 AND 3 DAILY. REGISTER NOW. THE OBJECT OF THIS SCHOOL IS TO TRAIN THE HEART, THE HEAD, AND THE HAND OF YOUR BOY AND YOUR GIRL FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. The law exempts children and participants in religious, historical, educational or dramatic demonstrations and persons going to and from masquerade parties. The law provides that it shall be unlawful to assemble, march or parade on any street, highway or public place in this state while wearing a mask covering which conceals in whole or in part the face of the wearer. The law which is aimed at the Ku Klux Klan is largely a matter of local enforcement according to state officials. (Preston News Service) St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 6. *Typhoid fever is prevalent in several of the Negro sections of East St. Louis, according to reports made last Thursday to reports made last Thursday morning at the monthly meeting of the visiting Nurses Association of St. Clair county. Mrs. Margaret Halley, superintendent, reported that her nurses are overworked in East St. Louis, on account of the prevalence of the disease in Negro sections. She reported 1352 nursing visits to persons ill with various ailments. Other nurse superintendents reported that they also had much to do on account of typhoid fever in various sections of St. Louis. However, it was admitted that there were several cases among the whites also. (London News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 6.—Convention cities in all parts of the country sent their most talented orators to the Elks convention in Chicago last week to make a special appeal inviting the antlered herd to their city for 1924. It is said that during the great flow VAN DE VYV Announces the Re Departments of the HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL On THURSDAY S The Department CULTURE will Open THE NIGHT SCHOOL DRESSMAKING, NURSING, SHORTHAND, BOOK-KEE PRINTING AND GEN WILL OPEN MON APPLY AT COLLEGE FOR ALL 3 DAILY. RE THE OBJECT OF THIS SCHOOL HEAD, AND THE HAND OF YOUR AND COUNTRY. of oratory by the special speakers laying claims as to why the Eiks should visit their respective cities some or the most picturesque speeches ever heard were made describing the beauties and comforts that Negroes in various cities had to offer to the visitors. At the conclusion of a long list of eloquent speakers Attorney Robert L. Vann arose and said: "I admit that the Negroes of Pittsburgh, do not have fine parks, hotels, halls, and such spacious and commodious homes with volumes of room to spare, etc., as the other speakers have pointed out and placed before you, but in Pittsburgh, the white people have, those halls, those parks, the sightseeing buses, etc., and have promised us the use of them if the I. B. P. O. E. W. will accept Pittsburgh's invitation to hold its 1924 convention in that city." The invitation was accepted. --- (Preston News Service.) Atlantic Highlands. N. J. Sept. 16 —Because he could not resist the temp tation to take a vacation on money that does not belong to him, James Perkins, janitor of the National Bank here, was held in jail here last Thursday on a charge of having taken $600 in dollar bills from the bank several days ago. Perkins admitted that he took the money, claiming that he had an irresistible feeling to go down to Virginia to see his mother and friends. He had just returned from down home. During the two weeks he was away he had spent all except $38, which he turn ed over to the officers. (Proston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 15.—The Coroner of Allegheny county is having considerable trouble in having a hearing in connection with the deaths as a result of the Ku Klux Klan riot at Carnegie last month. Nine residents of Carnegie at liberty on bail for their alleged connection with the riot on Aug ust 25, when Thomas R. Abbott, a member of the klan was killed. The hearing was set for last Thursday but had to be deferred because county authorities were unable to summon all the witnesses. No date has been set for the hearing before the Coroner because the deputies have not finished their investigation and as several witnesses have left for parts unknown. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (Preston News Service.) Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 13.—Last Thursday morning City Health Officer MacDonnell ordered the Pasteur treatment for Mrs. Fannie Blue and her three children who were bitten by a mad dog last Monday. The brain of the rabid animal was examined at the laboratories of the state board of health. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 13—Miss J. F. Hallstock, a prominent teacher in the Montgomery schol. of Washington, D.C. spent several weeks here visiting her aunt, Mrs. Robert Graves, of Carv er street, East End. While in the city Miss Hallstock was the recipient of many social affairs given in her honor (Preston News Service) Wheeling, W. Va., Sept. 13—Prof. H. H. Jones, for a number of years editor of the Wheeling Advocate has resigned. Prof. Jones is a versatile writer of no mean ability and, while on the staff of the Advocate made the paper felt with his strong dissertations regarding race questions in the community. Just who will succeed Prof. Jones as editor has not been announced. The Advocate is a paper of sterling worth in moulding public sentiment in Wheeling and vicinity. (Preston News Service) Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 13. -The fifteenth annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held in Philadelphia in 1924. This announcement was made Tuesday, as the organization prepared to close its six-day VER COLLEGE re-opening of All GRAMMAR SCHOOL COMMERCIAL SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 6TH of MUSIC AND VOICE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1. with Departments in- MILLINERY, TYPEWRITING, PING, MUSIC, FRENCH NERAL EDUCATION DAY, OCTOBER 15. INFORMATION BETWEEN 9 AND REGISTER NOW. IS TO TRAIN THE HEART, THE BOY AND YOUR GIRL FOR GOD meeting here. It is said that this was the largest and most successful in the history of the organization. It is claimed ed that the part the organization is taking in fostering legislation for the eradication of the curse of lynching is making it extremely popular in all parts of the country. During the conference some of the ablest minds of the country took part in the deliberations of the body and discussion of the various phases of problems confronting the darker races of the world. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 13.—All efforts by the police to identify the body of a man found Tuesday in a creek near Maddox Park have failed, it was stalled Wednesday. It is thought that the man might have been the victim of foul play, but there appears very little evidence of violence on the man's body. The body was removed on Thursday to the chapel of the Ivey Brothers undertakers in Larkin street, and although a number of Negroes have viewed the body, no one could identify it. (Preston News Service) Little Rock. Ark. Sept. 13—Miss Jeanie Wilson a beautiful young woman, aged about 30 years, was shot and killed about 2 o'clock Tuesday morning by an unknown person. Her bullet-riddled body was found about a half block away from her home at 2:30 A. M. by neighbors. She had been shot twice in the chin, and twice in the right breast. The police are investigating the murder, but have found no definite clues. 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