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RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XL. NO. MAYOR OF JOHNSTOWN ORDERS COLORED PEOPLE AWAY MAYOR OF JOHNSTOWN ORDERS COLORED PEOPLE AWAY Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 14—More than 2,000 Negroes and Mexicans have left the city, a large number are in jail and others are preparing to depart, in consequence of the issuance of orders by Joseph Caufield requiring all Negroes and Mexicans who have not been residents of the city for seven years to leave it at once and laying down drastic disciplinary rules for those remaining here. The exodus of imported labor brought here originally by the Cambria plant of the Bothehem Steel Corporation, and the Mayor's orders followed rioting on August 31 in Rosedale the Negro and Mexican colony, in which three policemen were killed, two others probably fatally wounded and one Negro killed. Negroes coming to the city, according to Mayor Caufield's orders, must report at once to central police head quarters and tell whence they came and how long they intend to remain here. Assemblages of Negroes, except in church, are forbidden and Negro associations here in, we been probited from holding meetings or protests. Licenses for Negro dances and for other social functions have been revoked and new licenses are not being issued. Rosedale, where more than 3,000 Negroes and Mexicans lived in bunkhouses before trouble began, is deserted. Though it is believed by city officials that the Mayor has no authority to order all Negroes out of the city, no action has been started to check the exodus. Because of the killing of the officers intuse feeling against the Negroes continues throughout the city and the Mayor is believed to have wide popular support in his move against the imported labor. Semi-official figures from the Bethel hem company employing the largest number of Negroes in the city, show that more than 2,000 Negroes and Mexicans have been paid off. The Bethelehem company, it is said, is seriously handicapped by the exodus and is unable to find white labor to do the work formerly done by the Negroes; but no protest has been made to city officials. Mayer Caufield of Johnstown, came into the limelight in August of last year when he told saloon-keepers of the city that they might sell real beer "if they complied with the law." After the city had been thoroughly advertised by the incident, the State troopers took a hand and made the town reasonably dry. NATIONAL IDEAL SOCIETY HOLDS SESSION IN PHILADELPHIA Never in the history of the Order has the National Ideal Society been more pleased than they were with the Eleventh Annual Convention that was held in West Philadelphia the first week in September. A large delegation was in attendance. The Convention was in session three days, and much important business transacted. Special interest was shown for the advancement of the organization. The reports of the Supreme Master Supreme Secretary and Supreme Treasurer gave much inspiration to the convention. Two great banquets were given the visiting delegates which was highly appreciated. The convention closed to meet in Richmond September 1924 --- Miss Matilda Lee Cephas left Friday morning for the Boston Conservatory of Music. Accompanying her were, her mother, Mrs. Sallie S. Cephas; aunt, Mrs. Fannie P. Smith; cousin, Mrs. Martha Lee Smith, and brother, Mr. John M. Cephas, Mr. Beverley (Fay) Brackett, was at the wheel. They arrived in Boston, Mass. Sunday evening 5:30 P. M., after a delightful trip, stopping in Washington, Philadelphia and New York, then making a record run from New York to Boston in twelve hours in Mr. Frank E. Cephas "Hudson Super." Room For A Gentleman TO LET—ONE ROOM, with $x$ without heat, central location, quiet quiet. Quiet young man or settled gentle preferred. Phone. Madison, 6643-8. RECHANCE SAVING BANK C. D. BURTON 1089 Authorize Public Meeting of Depositors at Fifth St Baptist Church Tuesday Night, Sept. 25th--White Sub-committee to Report and Advise---Receivers Will Receive Plans Submitted with Open Minds----No Desire to Obstruct Action that Will Benefit Colored Financial Folks Interests in Richmond. A number of leading white citizens have consented to serve as an Advisory Committee to aid in the re-opening of the Mechanics Savings Bank. One of the leaders in this movement is Hon. C. R. Kelley, of the Virginia History Commission. This distinguished Virginian is the son of the late Hon. A. M. Kelley, who was one of the judges of the International Court at Calre, Egypt. The other prominent character is Hon. James D. Lecky, who is an ex-banker and well versed in financial affairs. There are six other members of this Committee. They met Wednesday, September 12, 1923 5:00 P. M. in the Mechanics Savings RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1923 Bank Building and went over the situation. COMMITTEE TO REPORT A sub-committee was named to investigate the situation before deciding to recommend the plan submitted. It was decided to see the representative of the State Corporation Commission, upon the request of which Commission, the Chancery Court acted. The conference was held Saturday, September 15, 1923 in the State Capitol offices. The sub-committee met again Tuesday, September 18th in the Mechanics Savings Bank and made a report to the committee from the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and Vincinity, Chairman Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby and Rev. Dr. William H. Stokes were among the dvnies present. It was decided to call a meeting Tuesday night, 8:30 o'clock at the Fifth Street Baptist Church with Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., President, presiding and Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby, pastor of the New Baptist Church, master of ceremonies. DEPOSITORS TO DECIDE It can be stated that there is now no reason why the Bank cannot be re-opened if the depositors act promptly in accordance with the advice of this Advisory Committee of white citizens. The money needed to begin payment of the cash amount to the depositors under the agreement can be secured outside of the money now in the hands of the receivers. These gentlemen have expressed their willingness to receive any plans submitted to them and to interpose no objections to any arrangements which in their opinion will benefit the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank. NOTICE TO MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK DEPOSITORS! An Advisory Committee of white business men of th's city met at the Mechanics Savings Bank building. Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 1923 and a subcommittee was named to confer with the counsel of the State Corporation Commission to ascertain whether or not the Mechanics Savings Bank could be re-opened and to recount such plan or petition that would accomplish this. This sub-committee is now ready to report and will do so at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Tuesday night, September 25, 1923, under the auspices of the special committee of the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, President Evans Payne will preside. Rev. T. J. J. Mosby will be master of ceremonies. Col. C. R. Keiley, of the Council of Defense and who is also son of Judge A. M. Keiley, who was one of the judges of the International Court at Cairo, Egypt will deliver the principal address and Hon. J. D. Lecky will also speak. All are urged to be present early to learn the quickest way to get their money. PRICE. FIVE CENTS THE TRUE REFORMERS CONVENE HERE IN ANNUAL SESSION The forty-third annual session of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. convened in Richmond, Va. on September 11-13, 1923, at Reformers Hall with a splendid delegation. Mr. W. S. Woodson, of Staunton, Va., the Grand Worthy Master presided, and was most ably assisted by the V. G. W. M., Mr. Lee Trent, of Pittsburgh Penna. On Monday, the 10th, the Rosebud Conventions of the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of the Order held a joint session as the result of an enactment of the Grand Fountain in September 1922, when the two conventions were merged into one convention. This convention will hereafter be held on Monday and Tuesday preceding the session of the Grand Fountain. ROSEBUD GRAND OFFICERS Among the officers chosen to take charge of this Convention were as follows: President, Mrs. Edmonia Carter, of Washington, D. C.; First Vice-President, Mrs. Mary L. Hewlett of Philadelphia, Pa.; Second Vice-President, Mrs. Louise Wright of Richmond, Va.; Third Vice-President Mrs. Eliza Myers of Stauton, Va.; Secretary, Mrs. M. E. C. Wyatt of Richmond, Va.; Treasurer, Mrs. E. M. Thompson, of Rio Vista, Va. Marile L. Jones, of Wilmington, Del. was appointed Rosebud Lecturer of the Northern Grand Division and Mrs. M. E. C. Wyatt was appointed Rosebud Lecturer of the Southern Grand Division. GREAT PUBLIC MEETING On Tuesday night, the 11th, a public meeting was held under the auspices of the Grand Fountain and was (Continued on Page 4.) PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mr. T. R. Scott has returned to the city after a pleasant vacation spent at Woodford, Frederickburg and vicinity. His friends and patrons will find him at the same old stand 727 N. Third Street. Mrs. Anna Black has returned home after spending two weeks in Columbus Ohio, with her sister. Mrs. Charles Craighead and three weeks in Pittsburgh Pa., with her sister, Mrs. Mack Blackman. Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Hayes of Asbury Park, N. J., announce the arrival of Wendell Brooks Hayes; weight 9 1.2 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson have returned to their home after a most delightful trip to Cleveland, Ohio Canada, Niagara Falls, Buffalo N. Y. and New York City. While in Newark N. J. they were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Dancy. Enroute home they visited Long Branch, Ashbury Park Ocean Grove, N. J. Philadelphia and Washington. Mrs. Virgile James and her daughters, Misses Beatrice and Julia, returned to the city last week after spending three months in Ashbury Park, N. J. Rev W. L. Ransome, D. D. has returned to the city after a month's vacation. He visited several points of interest around and about Virginia and also attended the Lot Canye Convention, which met in Homestead, Pa. Mr. Floyd Hickman arrived in the city last Tuesday evening to be at the bedside of his sick wife, Mrs. Edna Hickmon. Mr. George Ransome returned to the city this week after spending three months in Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Lula Cogbill and her daughter, Miss Helen, returned this week after visiting Washington and Atlantic City, N. J. The Brilliant orator, Charles S. Morris, Jr., was in the city last week on a touring expedition. He is preparing to cross the continent and visit California by road-way and has selected the southern route. He left by way of Williamsburg for Norfolk. Two THE RIGUMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA -_—_—— a SSS SSNS | mei | ie | able understanding with all religious, members read the Convention's [Christianity offers an unfailing reme- his own race, but he ts determin bodies of the world.” organ.” ‘dy. It uproots prejudice, and sets men | ed that the unjust barriers that Amer: ~“Chaiistian Education, then came in {right witb God and right with thei’ | ican prejudice has encompassed him for discussion, and it was treated |THE BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE. |fellowmen. It forms a brotherhood be| with shall be browen down. It is not A without gloves so ‘to speak, and then Fite Jt makes posatble first s satisty| Gur race we should spura or leave, but | (20%) 2 caine the work of the Education Borrd| A review of the Baptist World Alll- | ing, divine Fatherifood; and it fe not] intelligent Negroce are getting away au showing that the Board could do much} ance was made, and special mention |posatble to have God as one’s father | from those unfair and cruel provisions ecre’ a for the whole denomination. ‘The B | Was made of the recent meeting in| without possessing a passionate love| proscription that sume would assoct ¥. P. U. Board, the Church Extension | Sweeden. “Proper InterRacial Rels-|for man. Without this a red, brown | ate with thelr color. We want to ive Board., the Benefit Board and the| tions the Acid Test of Civilization | white or black man’s. religion is void | in certain areas of cities because they wh Sunday Schnoi Publishing Board wers| and Christianity,” was the topic in|The Necro in America has never been| have sanitary and well Kept streets, iscussed, and then resident Wi: | the address which received special at-|permitte?, to assume his rightful| Sometimes the sections of sities allot: Hams turned his attention to the| tention. A1l eyes were on the speaker |place. The ‘cupidity af commeree’| ed to our people are the political pawn thing whic raust c.dm the attention | #8 he discussed that vital question and |brought him her» and enslaved him. , of some corrupt persons, where thi AIR of every loyal Baptist «wing the next | be bandied it with the mind of a true |and since bis freedom by some he has| vice of all races 1s commereialized « FINE. H twelve months, the New Publishing| Statesman. On this he said in part: |been thought of as a pitiful ward, and LONG Plant “The most serious question before |by others as a subject. of a former en'| WHAT NEGROES HAVE DONE. the American people today is not that |slavement who should for this be sytt Thousands fal A TRILUTS TO WOMEN. of commerce, transportation, agricul-|pathized with and afded. Such tradit-| “Negroes have labored to make Thousands ere __ wuccesstliyiy ;] ture, finance, education, labor, capital |fonal and sentimenta? reasons are in-| America and believe that they are en. using the wonderful preparation . A high tribute was paid to women| 4 even the World/s Court, but that of |ndequate and unsatisfactory basis of| titled to the rights and privileges | that changes short, coarse hair by the President, when he'took up the] America finding the proper relations |correct racial relations which otifers, no more loyal than they | into long, lovely, silky tresses. work of the Women's Auxiliary Con | between {ts most dominant human enjoy without restrictions. The Negro| Gives the hair a beautiful, glossy ee a = vention. Perhaps no speaker ba ever | STOUDS, blacks and whites. It cannot ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS | was with Columbus whan he first ot | cives the hair a beautiful, glos Los Augeles, California.—The forty: third annual session of the Nationa: Baptist Convention of Anrerica, has Passed into lsstory as one of the grea’ est sessions ever held in the history of the organization, and selected Nash- ville ‘Tenn. for the next annual ses siou, for then and thete the publish ing house of the Sunday School Board of the National Baptist Convention will be completed and will be dedicat ed. To this end Dr. ‘Townsend is get ting the support of the Buptist: throughout the country, and it ha: baen declared that the $300,000 wil be paid for at an early date. ‘Two things will be worked out by the convention, the publishing hous¢ and the National TNeological Sem nary, which will be located in Nasu ville. Peace and barmony prevaile’ through the entire session and al agreed upon an active phogtam whi! will mean much to the race. The crowd was far above that ex pected, by many. 3,800 people were 1D the city from all parts of the country and they were all well cared for. ‘There was only one sad feature, and that which must come to all human Leings. For in the midst of the con- vention early Friday morning, death claimed the Rev. J. H. Van Lue, of Wichita, Kans, caused by accute indt- gestion. Appropriate services were held and his body lay in state for two days. Wednesday morning, September Sth, Dr. L. K. Williams, called ttle conven- tion to order at 10 o'clock and led in singing: “Praise God From Whom Ati Blessings Flow,” and was followed by the chorus of one hundred voices un der the direction of Prof. Austin, sins ing, “Just Think of His Goodness t« You.” PRESIDENT WILLIAMS SPEAKS. At this point Dr. Williams made preliminary statement speaking of the program of the convention. what was to be accomplished and the weighty questions to he considered. He was Proud to see so many present at the opening, the first time in the history that the Convention tad met in this Part of the country on the coast. “Tho distance is 100 far for us to do any- thing but business,” he said “and 1 feel you are here because you ate 1n- terested in the work of the denomina- tion." Devotionals were conducted py Revs. R A. Adams, A. Teal, of Kansas ant J. H. Hughes, of New Jersey. Before even taking up the devotionals a spec ial prayer was offered for grief strick- €n Japan, witich brought tears of sym.- pathy to many eyes. “The Uplifted Chris” was the motto of the entire Session, and the dbVotional theme Pointed that way, * AN ABLE DISCOURSE, ae After scripture reading, and prayer. the Rev. Dr. Hughes discussed the de- Yotional theme, “The Uplifted Christ— ‘The Revelation of God’s Nature.” It was read and approved and al thls point the Rev. Carter of Lon Angeles, ‘was prevented to the convention, and he in turn introduced the Rev. Till- man of Pasadena, who acted as master © coremonies during the delivery | 0: the welcome addresses. “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” was sung by thb chorug and tile wan fotlowei by a solo by Prét. W. H. Lewis, “The Old Time Religion.” This Prepared the large congregation for what followed, Tt was fitting to opea ing the program with the nations! hymn, “Star Spangled Banner,” dur ing the singing of which 3,000 people stood. This was used by the chorus, ‘with! a medley as the welcome gong. ‘THE WELCOME ADDRESS. Dr. W. H. Tillman, announced that the next would be the welcome ad dresses. In behalf of other denomi. nations the Rev. A. P. Shaw, of the Methodist Episcopal Church — spoke ‘The others who were to deliver address es of welcome being absent, the Rev. Dr. Tillman proceeded to welcome the convention in betalf of te Baptists. ‘The addresses were responded, to by the Rev. Dr. J. L. Campbell, of Mem-- phis, Tenn., responded, after sinsine several selections, “Steal Away 10 Jesus," ond ‘He'll Take Care of You,” thus ended the morning session. ‘The afternoon session opened at 2:- 15, Dr. J. Franklin Walker, presiding. “Just Think of His Wonders to You," by the chorus and followed the devo- tions conducted by Revs. WB, Brown Jee, of Arkansas and J. W. Bailey, of Texas, “In the Cross of Christ’ I'l Glory,” was sung by the chorus, Fol- Jowing prayer by the Rev. Dr. Powell, of Colorado, there were a number of short talks ‘about two minutes each REV. DR. SKIPWITH SINGS. Rev. Dr. Skipwith led in singing “Coming Tome.” The first item ox business wag the partial report from tho committee on enrollment. Soto by Mrs. Johnson, of Missouri; solo _by Rev. W. M. Nix. Collection of $6.7 ‘was lifted, and tho chorus sang “Tho Great Day.” This led up tothe feature of the day. which was the annual address ot President L. K. Williams, See eran bOe DORs: FORE has gotten into the hearts of the Bapt iste of tnis country, and when he arose to deliver bis annual address was giv- en an enthusiastic ovation by the largg number of people who were pret ent, and it is estimated that there were 9,000 under the tent. It was a wonderful address and, was punctuatsa by outbursts of applause. Every phase of the work of the National Baptist convention was reviewed by the Pres: dent, and his recommendations were far reaching. Among other things Dr. Williams said: A TRIBUTE TO THE “FAR, WEST.” Mo" Dave assembled here today tn keeping with the oft-repeated pledge made to you of the far-away West. Our promises to come to you were so oft- en providentially broken that many of us had begun to pelieve the poet whet: he said: | “ "East is East and West is West ‘And never tho twain shall meet, " “TiN eaith and sky stand presently / At God's great judgment seat? ” | Wo nave been charmed, by the thoughts of a visit to picturesque Calt- fornia and the scenic West and now we are here in a place ‘like no other and distinctly itself.” ‘It hangs upon the walls of the world 1ike a flame of jewel tapestry; a sky of turquoise over it, warm with the glow of the sun by day and soft and tender with the moon and stars by night.’ We came not here seeking territorial gains as did the Mexican and Spanish explorers, but we are here because we are commis- sioned, to ‘go into all the world’ and because we are the heirs of the prom- ise—‘Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon that I have giv. en unto you.’ We come not here as did the pathfinder Fremont, who, in de fense of his country raised the stars and stripes—but we come to raise the banner of heaven, ‘Old, Glory’ — One Lord, one faith and one baptism. ‘We have not been lured here by your romance, your incomparable natural and historic scenes—such as your pei Tified forests, painted deserts, succul- ent fields, stupendous gorges, frrigated valley, superb chasms, striking cau- yons, colorful lands, commodious bn:- bors, grassy plateaus, —_clamorous streams, pellucid — mountain-walled lakes snow-crowned mountains, foam- ing cataracts, dashing watér-falls, fascinating ‘landscapes, laughing islands, granite mountain peaks, na- ture’s sentinels keeping sleepless vigd day and night. We came a long dis- tance to bring the Baptist mossage, where the dreamy twilight 1s not suc- ceeded by scorching days or cold nights, and where saffron flecks bedeck & Tose tinted sky, the castle of the clos ing day.” THOSE MISSIONARY ENDEAVORS President Williams took up the Mis atonary endeavors, treating both home nd foreign; discused Hvangelism. “To do well our missionary work," he said ‘we must have a wise, workable plan of cooperation between this con Vention and the standardized Baptist organizations of the world. We nee? this cooperation because the Bible en Joins it and because it #8 the very ge iug of Christianity, This is no age of boasted denominational isolation but the age of cdoperation. We need the influence which cooperation will pro- duce end which can be used in the ad- justment of this country’s complex in ter-racial problems. One Negro Bapt- ist institution in Chicago witir close cooperation with white Baptists dur- ing the race riots, now a bitter mem- ory, did much to check those riots ana get justice for Negro victims. It help ed to bring about in court proceedings the anomulous thing—'A Grand Jury Strike.” COOPERATION NEEDF*), We need cooperation because the white race is in debt to us. We eaucs. ed and enriched through our enslave- ment in America seven generations of them. We need it because they acknow, edge this debt as-Chiristians and know the value of missionary investmen. with our people. We need this cooper- ation North and South because it cat ries with it the deep and earnest sym Pathies of those cooperating. Amonv white Baptists there are two great cou Yentions—the Northern and Southern Baptists. These have in many respects different traditions and customs ec: widely different in many things as their geographical dissimilarities Ne- Eres in these respective territories have their problems. In the South thi constituents of the National Baptict convention should know well and fay orably their white neighbors. They should know and be able to summon aid of their white acquaintances for the crisis througty which the rien and our religions work is now passing and must in the future pase. A WORD ABOUT MIGRATION ‘This convention must Ikewire on courage the Negro in other sections of this country to ‘let down h's bucket Where ho is.’ It is also helpful, 1 be Heve, for the convent’on to favor Peace, comity, and a goo! and work COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” (By “THE CAMERAMAN.”) Virginian Horse Fanciers Celebrate. Law—A Rich Man's Profession. And Now Comes the Winter. i J. Filey Wilson G6. E.R. Runnin Wild. a LABOR DAY was auspiciously ushered in by the MANASSAS COLORED FAIR ASSOCIATION, whose members put on display tons of horse, flesh almost worth its weight in gold at the annual event which opened September 3, 1923. Blacks, bays, sorrels, chestnuts: grays, and every color or mixture of shod steed, pranced, jumped, paced, trotted and hop-stepped before a multitude of 10.000 admirers from Virginia and adjacent terri- tories, all of whom, at the close of the eventful day, readily admitted that Virginia Horse Shows were classical celebrations unequalled elsewhere. Not a single misadventure marred the perfect day. The jumpers did themselves proud. ‘The high-steppers outdid them selves, and the trotters and pacers brought thrills to the happy gathering, And the audience—“Full many a flower” bloomed radiantly, Comely lasses and maids sipped cold pop and held hands with their escorts. Matrons forgot domestic duties and with hubby, gladsomely tried to pick the winning entries. Five hundred automobiles from the District of Columbia mixed Washington dust with that of Virginia. In all, the day was a “hummer” with the F. F. V's, winning by a long lead. BY ITS TREND of persuasive activities the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION has shown its emphatic disposition to make the practice of law a RICH! MAN'S PROFESSION within the coming future. The Beir ine. oa the wail is plain. ly apparent by the A’ssociation’s recommendations as to pre-legal training and exceptionally high standards for colleges of law. The recommendations are good for the law student who has countless funds at his disposal or whose parents are able to advance him about $1,000 a year for tuition and living expenses at some university whose courses meet with the approval of the American Bar Association, but what is sping to become of the “ABRAHAM LINCOLN” TYPE OF LAW STUDENT, who, WITHOUT FUNDS, after self.training,, perhaps, would have FAR MORE ABILITY than the student pushed through school by money power alone? Upon the COLORED LAW STUDENT, particularly, the proposed requirements of the Association are going to WORK GREAT HARDSHIPS. Few of such students there will be who can muster up funds with which to attend expensive uni- versities. For the most part, such students must attend THE ONLY TWO COLORED LAW SCHOOLS in the United States, and in the meantime they must work to help defray even the small expenses entailed at such schools, We do not doubt the good faith of the American Bar Asso- ciation in endeavoring to place the legal profession upon a high pedestal. occupied by trained men of great ability, but we do doubt that the Association has given consideration to the enforced denial of studying privileges which colored students must face. Let the American Bar Association, concurrently with its new recommendations, work out a plan for financing students who have APILITIES BUT NO FUNDS. Let not the profession lose fine prospective legal minds which will be needed in the future progress of American law, order and rights, AND NOW COMES the Winter, and for a plea to the demands of Northern industry, to which thousands of Negro migrants from the South have been soronding: doth say: ‘The call of Northern industrial concerns has been a long and a strong one; and to its needs the migrants have admirably adapted themselves. With Winter come her children, COLD, SNOW and ICE. With Winter, HOUSING SHORTAGES are increasingly felt. FAMINE, SICKNESS and DEATH are more frequent in the wake of Winter than of Summer. Are you going to protect migrant labor in Winter? Are you going to displace it, in mid-winter, as you did four years ago with untried white immigrant and other labor? Has your organiza. tion perfected plans for the care and education of the children of migrant colored labor in the Winter? ‘The first Winter North is a hard one, you know, and labor turnover is to be avoided whenever possible. Are you going to maintain the same basic WAGE SCALE for ALL, your labor, WHITE and BLACK. through the Winter ; of are you going to have some DISCRIMINATORY DIFFER. able understanding with all religious bodies of the world.” ~Chaiistian Education, then came in for discussion, and it was treated without gloves so to speak, and then came the work of the Education Board showing that the Board could do much for the whole denomination. The B Y. P. U. Board, the Church Extension Board., the Benefit Board and the Sunday Schnoi Pnbiishing Board wer» discussed, and then President Wi: ams turned his attention to the thing whic» raust c.uim the attention of every loyal Baptist «i1ring the next twelve months, the New Publishing Plapt ! A THILUTE TO WOMEN. A high tribute was paid to women by the President, when he'took up the work of the Women’s Auxillary Con vention. Perhaps no speaker bag ever plaved a higher cstimate on woman and her yulue ty human society and civilization. He also discussed the or ganization of the secretaries of th, several boards of the convention. | In speaking of the Nattonal Baptist Voice, Dr. Williams said, “I contend yet for the force of that aphorisim— ‘the pen is mighRier than the sword.’ This should inspire us to maintain the Voice, the denominational untrammel- ea weekly love letter. We should aid its present most loyal editor by giving him some additional competent, welt- paid contributors on live Homiletical, Doctrinal, Ecclesiastical and curren: ‘Theological questions. One editor, how ever competent and ambitious cannot do it all. The Voice must be more widely circulated or the intelligent pro gress of our work will be slow. Our pastors should seek to have all of their members read the Convention's organ.” THE BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE A review of the Baptist World AUll- ance was made, and special mention was made of the recent meeting 1 Sweeden. “Proper Inter-Racial Rela- tlons, the Acid Test of Civilization and Christianity,” was the topic in the address which received special at- tention. All eyes were on the speaker as he discussed that vital question and be bandied it with the mind of a true statesman. On this he satd in part: “The most serious question before the American people today is not that of commerce, transportation, agricul. ture, finance, education, labor, capital or even the World/s Court, but that of America finding the proper relations between {ts most dominant human groups, blacks and whites. It cannot be sald that the wisemen of America ido not know what to do withi the sub- Ject of proper inter-racial relations. They have done everything else in the past and to fail here is a roflect: ton on past history, and boasted claim of greatness. The great trouble is not alack of knowledge, but lack of cour lage. A few brave wisemen ended the existence of human slavery and Ameri ‘ca’s next greatest plague, the licensed saloon; and now, if they would thoy could adjust peaceably, the over-irr' tant subject of inter-racial relations. This {s no question for demagoguce and designing politicians. It {s not a thing to be delegated to social workers and man-made institutions. but is a vital feature of Christianity CHRISTIANITY THE REMEDY ena rat eedar te “tee Christianity offers an unfafling reme- ‘dy. It uproots prejudica and sets men right witb God and right with ther fellowmen. It forms a brotherhood bé cause it makee possible first a satisfy ing, divine Fathertood; and it fe nt posatble to bave God as one’s fathvt without possessing a passionate love for man. Without this a red, brown white or black man’s religion is void ‘The Necro in America has never beer Permitte’ to assume his rightful place. The ‘cupidity af commerce brought him hers and enslaved him. and since bis freedom by some he has been thought of as a pitiful ward, and by others as a subject of a former en: slavement who should for this be sym pathized with and alded. Such tradit- jonal and sentimenta! reasons are in: adequate and unsatisfactory basis of correct racial relations ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS “The interracial program which fails to appraise the Negro as a man with lofty and heart-throbbing ambit fons, aliberty-loving man. one who de sires the right to be, the right to have and the right to do as all other hu. man beings; « man who craves for ant loves justice: a man whi knows he has rights, what those rights are and knows also when he is deprived, ot them is a program not born of furtice and righteousness and will prove to Le insufficient and temporary in its ex. istnce and results. Today the Negr> is not seeking pity, charity and gifts. but equal justice. He is asking for no ‘Stack man’s place in America, no black man’s special legislation. but he {+ contending for a man’s chance, for equal opportunities and God helpins him, he believes he is going to get them. He is not seeking to get away ENCES, as you did four years ago? Are you going to foster the HOMES, CHURCHES and SOCIETIES of COLORED LABOR and assist it in its efforts to rise to NORTHERN Social STANDARDS and Civic PROGRESS? Contented labor, you know, means lack of experimentation and the absence of turnover. And it means: too, that in the Spring of 1924, many of the problems of the Spring of 1923 will be missing. J. FINLEY WILSON, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, has been wisely retained by Elkdom to direct its destinies for another year. We use the term “wisely” advisedly for one reason, if for no other, Wilson is an exponent of the masses rather than the classes, and Elkdom is peculiarly made up chiefly of com- ponents of the sphere of the masses. Wilson made promises last year which he has kept, ‘There- fore, he deserved the chance to fulfil promises which he has made for the coming year. Last year's growth of the Order is past history. This year’s growth is a necessity and a certainty, because, more and more, the meek and lowly look to Elkdom for aid and comfort, and the dissemination ‘of helpful activities is assured ly dependent upon increased growth, It is a characteristic of Elkdom that in conventions petty differences should be laid upon the table and North and South East and West, unite in actlaiming honor to whom honor is due. We wish Grand Exalted Ruler Wilson well, and we wish every Elk well. “THE CAMERAMAN” took a “close-up” of Miller and Lyles’ “Runnin Wild” at the Howard Theatre last week, from whence it is booked for Boston, and then for the “Big Time” on Broadway, New York. This comedy is without doubt the Premier of all attempts to send out a company of colored per- formers which would captivate every audience in the land, Aside from Miller and Lyles and their co-stars. there is a feature of the show which is fully as great a drawing card as the comedians themselves. ‘That feature is the orchestra, pre- sided over by Will Cook, the colored music master of America. If there’s another Will Cook, we haven't seen him yet; and if there's another theatre orchestra of the excellence of the one accompanying “Runnin Wild,” comprised of Felix Weir, Willie Carroll Alex Sewell, Jim Johnson, John Ricks and Company, we haven't heard it yet; nor have we even heard of it, To our unbiased mind, the story of the play is good; the comedy is great; and the music is great. And each is a necessary adjunct of the other, in order to make “Runnin Wild” what it is. The orchestral accompaniment and Will Cook's tnequalled di. rection of the two screaming songs, “Open Your Heart” and “Old Fashioned Love” would make even Victor Herbert and his orchestra go into a long series of rehearsals, ‘The lazy dance on the levee and the female quartet are also outstanding features of the show, which is destined to astonish white and colored audiences, alike. throughout the present the- vtrical season, % RP $ TELESCOPIO TATTLES. Phil H. Brown, went to Canada to address the Employment Conference. Wonder if Phil would go to “Bummingham,” Ala. for the same purpose. We tried to develop a “snap” of Major Patterson and his co. horts, of Chicago, now active in Democratic organization. but the darned thing turned out a blank, 1 We wonder who'se going to get the big job Mayor Dever of Chicago is going to give out. Maybe Dr. DuBois will apply for it. He wanted to be a Captain during the War, y'know. H. Adolph Howells, of New York, undertaker and defeated candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks. returned home in heavy mourning. How well he ran will be related by Will's son. Curtain, please. from his own race, but he 1s determis ed that the unjust barriers that Amer: ican prejudice has encompassed him with shall be browen down. It is not our race we should spurn or leave, but intelligent Negroes are getting away from those unfair and cruel provisions proscription that some would assoct ate with their color. We want to liv. in certain areas of c'ties becatise they have sanitary and well kept streets. Sometimes the sections of citfes allot- ed to our people are the political pawn of some corrupt persons, where th vice of all races is commercialized . WHAT NEGROES HAVE DONE. “Negroes have labored to make America and believe that they are en: titled to the rights and privileges which otlfers, no more loyal than they enjoy without restrictions. 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VIRGINIA: In Hustings Court Part IL City of Richmond the 16th day of } July 1928. ane B. GREENAWAY .. Plaintiff ¥6, JAMES E. GREPNWAY . . Defendant __ Tho object of this su't Is to obtain for tho plaintMf a divorce from the ‘bend of matrimony from the defend- aut upon the ground of desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of tis suit. And an affidavit having beon made and filed that the defendant, James Groonaway ig not a resident of the State of Virginia and that his Inst % © Address was No. 4 Erwin Park, Mt, Clair, N. J. it is ordered that he do ap pear here with'n ten days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest tm this suit. A Copy Teste: W. B. DU VAL, Clerk, HG, DU VAL. D.G. C MIMMS, p. a. » Se : ar - . AST at Fe Ses qeeae a orecw ea! i Nee ie NT 4 ts get ee obtted Boery Seung ty Jn att, EDITOR, - JOAN MITCHBLL, JR. coal pe tes cer een ~~ wonscaurnos nares oe Saeed ea SATURDAY. .SEPTEMBBR 22, 1923 THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT, Barnum was right: the Ameray People like to be hum-bugged. This applies with terrific force to the re cent championship fight, staged in New York between Jack Dempsey, th’ heavy-weizht champion of the world and Luis Angel Firpo of South Ameri ca. The latter stayed in the ring with Dompsey just uiree minutes and, tty. seven seconds, although) he was 3 physical giant and was twentysia pounds heavier. They hed paid one million, two hundred thousand dollars to witness the contest. It was an ex Wbition of a wild bull against a train ed matador, When Ine knocked Dany sey out of the ring with a blow to the head, he strifox the champ.on in i spot where he could do little or no jm Jwey and within a little over a minute he was himself lying prom: on Ure floor strugeling vainly to rise, but be ing unable to do so. The knock ot wallop iad been delivered in a vital place. ‘This was a vivid exhibition of skii against inexperience and the forme ‘won, In our opinion Jack Dempsey {s 4 genuine champion. Harry Wills, th colored heavy Weight 1s most assurec ly his most dangerous challenger wn: he is making every effort to avoid « contest with him. Firpo' fs matched te git Harry W:lis and when he ufoug. that Wills would not risk a battle with him, he said that be would fight hin in six months. Wills’ manager int mat ed that bis protege would fight Firvr and then Firpo decided thut he woul not be ready to go into the ring aga'r for about a year. Tommy Gibbons is the only prize fighter, who has been able to gaug’ Dempsey and he does it by his side stepping and foot-work. When Demp sey Sought to land one of his mos dangerous blows, he would find tha Gibbons was not witere he thought bi was The wily fighter would get out his way. He could not knock Dempsey out und his Ereatest effort wag in key ing Dempsey from striking him in § vital plalse and thus end the conted While be took the count on the floor. 1 may be after all that the America public will be treated to a real pugil’ tie treat and tits will be when Jaz’ Dempsey is gotten into a clramp‘onshf contest with the able colored chaltens er from New York and New Orleans. If Dempsey should win, colors sportsmen from Maine to Texas wi be jn the same predicament 07 South Americans—they will hav fgone broke” having lose the'r bar! earned dollars. Should Wills wit now is it proper to express any suc! thoughts fo> every yne knows tite pr Pensity of the colored folks to cel brate. ‘They wi'l spend much of 1 money in drowning their 00d fecling with] spring water or in a liquid tha looks very much Jike it. DRIVING NEGROES FROM NORTH ‘That is an astounding report, com ing as it dees from Republican Penn sylvania with a Republican Governor Whether or not Mayor Joseph Cwuffie of Johnstown is @ Democrat, deponent Sayetd not. Suffice i to say that twe white policemen were killed ina braw) with some colored men and on stead of empioying other colored mer with white ones to run down tie men Who killed these officers, he ordere' all of the colored pevpie in Johnstown to leave at once. He excepted nese, why had teen vesiding there for seven years. As u resitit two Lrousind color ed people have been exiled. ‘This 46 the samme mayor, who author ized the sie of heer in Jolmstows some time agv, when the Federal saws Were against oucir sales, This is not « Pleasant provpect tor those color « folks, whw have migrated Norin. It it Now reported that the Bethlehem Stee! Company is kreatly handicapped Dy this action and they have not suttt clent men to oper exe the'r great plant Southern conditions are being trans ferred North. 1» che treatment of the colored peop’, North! is ixpoming South. Southern white people ari adepts ai dealing with these situa tions. Had these pol'cemen been kilie: in Richmond, the men alleged to have committed the crime would have long since been rounded up. Safeguards would have been thrown around the community for the timy boing and common-sense methods would have been in Yogue. Of course. we have white men bere of thb type and calibre of the mayor of Johnstown but there are also Irere cool, conserva- tive white citizens, who are alert to conditions and who do all in their power to keep the hot-head elements of both rifes under control. We trave noted many intances of miscarriages ot justice, but we still Indulge in the hope that the better cliss of white peopl will be on the Increase ant that the principles of eternal justice will yet hold full sway. A STRIKING CONTRAST. While a northern mayor of Johns town, Pa., was issuing a proclamation driving two thousand Negroes from their homes on account of the allege: disorderiy ;zonduct of a few of them, a southern democratic committee ot white citizens with the implied approv al of the Goy. of Virginia and the May or of Richmond was meeting in ses sion to advise as to plans for rehabilt tating and re-opening the Mechanics Savings Bank, a Negro institution which has been closed for a year and which contains the savings of thous ands of colored people, many of whom are in dire distress on account of the need of their money. This committee met witht a sympa thetic response at the hands of the official legal spokesman for the State Corporation Commission and the plans submitted were cordially approved. A mags-meeting has been called at the Fiith Street Baptist Chureh, Tuceday, September 25th, 1923, at whiehi a full Feport will be made and if the depost tors quickly heed this advice, the insti tution will begin shortly to function under a reorganization plan as to oft cers and management whielr will re: store the confidence and bring about « condition of affairs that will redouna to the best interests not only to. the colored people of this immediate yicin ty, but (o all of the Southiand, This will be « heppy sonsummation of an {deal and w'll tend to make clos er the bond of union. between the bet ter class of white people and the pet tor class ci cuit red ones. Faith in G-d tos brought this desired result and it the colored gc: ple, stand true and re main faithful and united, alt will be well, THR OKLAHOMA SITUATION. The Ku Klux Klan of the Southland commenced its outrageous work upon Negroes and now just as we predicted it is operating upon the white folks. As a result, the Democratic Governor of Oklaoma has declared martial law, claiming that this invisible organiza tion has permeated with its propagan. da and operations tl legisiature oF the State and the judiciary, This is most remarkable statement. when even in possession of the law-making ma- chinery, the organ zation prosceds punish the victims of its yengernee outside of the law. A most interesting question lias been raised and that is if the civil and militey authority can exercise its func tions at the same placs and the some timo, Can marcial law supercede and suspend evil processes? We have always Leld that one could not fume on at one and the same time and at the same place. During the World Wir however, this rule was aot observed amd as anomalous as it seemed, thre ¢% isience of a state of war did not sup ‘‘reede civil processes in some parts lof te country. ‘To be more exact, the milite ry resorted to summary action without the declaration of martial Taw. ; ‘The Governor of Oklabioma has a surplus of nerve and we must admir: his bravery under the circumstances: He is suspending the couts of law, the legislature, basing his action upon the constitution of Oklahoma. He may run counter to the Federal Const ta tion before he is through or at least Mlat sigtion of ft which guarantees +) every State a Republican form of Gov emment. He claims that with the Ku Klux Kian functioning, the State 1s without a Republican form of govern ment and the Ku Klux Klan is claim: ing that in the resort to martial law. the State fe without @ Republican form of Government, As for the north verners, they are weartng a broad smile’ As for the colored folks of the United States, well, they are just Inush ng and you know how cotore: | folks langh ‘Trent white folks in your neighbor: hood with extra politeness. If you do thik yon will treat the colored folks in the same way. ae i ene ae Our condition fs ‘mproving, despit» the many aggravotions, whieh con front us. elec eet ls Ow- great and good friend, Prof. 8. J. THE MORMOND PLANET; RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA Sutton of San Antonio, Texas, aomes to our relief with $25.00 for our we fense fund and expresses regret that fhe cannot. make it $100.00. We appre ciate what he has done and we shal! remember him in our prayers. Tn sun will sbine in our door agein through the efforts of our good white friends and, our devoted colored ones. BAPTIST IN BIG WRANGLE. FORT WORTH, TEX., Sept. 14 —The annual session of the unin- corporated Nat‘onal Baptist Conven- t'on became h'story Saturday after a very stormy session, the consequen cos of which will be far-reaching [n their effect upon hational Baptist gatherings. The first three days of the convention passed smoothly. ‘Thursday was elecon day When the nominating committee made its report Dr. Edward P. Jones, of ‘Chicago was the sole candidate sub- mitted. At once there twere crie1 from the floor which subsided after the names of Dr. David B. Over, of Denver, Colo. and Dr. J. B. Woods. Danville, Ky. had been added. Fol- lowing the closing of nominat‘ons a loud hubbub began. The convention began tn divide Itself on the sides of the three nominees. With the beginning of the evening sesstoh the political maneuverings began. Pandemoniim broke lose and epithets were hurled at each other by the delegates. The cha’r- man, Dr. J. H. Eason of Alabama, tried to restore order, but without any appreciable success. ‘The great- ot dimculty seemed tx hinge upon the method of voting and counting the votes. Finally all arrangements were made for the voting. Dr. Over was eliminated on an early ballot, ‘The contest had narrowed to Dr, Jones and Dr. Woods. Later Dr. C. P. Madson annownced the vote as be- ink 1,012 for Dr. Jones and 1,016 for Dr. Woods. Dr. W. H. Woods of Maywood, Ill, and Dr. Cashaw of Houston, Tex. at once remonstrated on the grounds tha: many Ft. Worth citizens who were not members of the convention had voted and that their votes had been counted. Ac- cording to these men, if the votes of the delegates al.ne had been counted the result would have been 216 to 287 for Dr. Jones. Th’s objection was ignored and Dr. Woods was de- clared president Dr. Jones and his forces immed- fately opened services in Mother Zion Chureh, just around. “the corner, where the National Bapt'st Home and Foreign Mission Convention was orgawzed. No money was paid into the other convention by Dr. Jones’ followers.—Chicago Defender. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. WYTHBVILLE. VA., Sept. 18.— Tho services at different Churches were well aitendel Sunday, The rally at the Baptist Chureh was quite a success. Rey, L. B. Ajston preached at ejeven A, M. Rev. W. W. Ward preached at three P.M. and Rev. T. W. Hebron preached at e'ght P. M irs. Cora Harper returned sunday after a two weeks visit to Suffolk, Va. the guest of Mrs, Helen Slinsh- tor Lee. She visited many. other places of interest In the ersiern s2c- tien of the Stite. ) Rey. T. W. Hebron returned Sun- ay after q Week's visit t» Galax, Va. the guest of Mr. Walter Bryan. Mr. W. Harper loft Monday morn- ‘ing for Columbus, Ohio for a shor: viet. | Amumber of young men left last ‘Thursday for Columbus, 0. | Miss Lizzie Songer, the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Adem Singer, was quietly marn‘ed (o Mr. Louie Martin last Thursday and left Saturday for Columbus, O., their future home. Miss Songer will be missed in our city. She ‘sa devoted Christ’an ant am earnest Sunday School worker We wish for her a happy union, a long life, greater opportunity and a Successful voyage upon the matr'- moni sea. The Allen Endecavor League Cho'r of Bethel A. M. E. Church will give a picnic September 25 to its mem- hers md friends. Gee! Old Bobby ean put it off, Mr. R. A. Green, leader of the A. C. EB. League Choir is an ardent worker and endeavors at all times to make it socially pleasant for the members of the choir. ‘The Eureka Choral Club must b taking a vacation. Mr. 8. F. Newton ‘s still on the sick Ist but 4s much fmproved. ‘The Bethel A. M. E. Church hat added two elegant porches to thelr Parsonage. ‘The improvement {i quite noticeable. Keep /t up, breth- ren. Miss Loutse Ward, of Hun‘ington, W. Va. i vacationing with her broth: er, Rev. W. W. Ward. Get The Planet for the latest news. Prot R. H.. Scott, who has been @ prominent leader among our people for 49 years, delivered a lecture on the city and ts doings in the last decade Sunday evening at the Baptit Church. ‘The lecture was well doky ered, éloquently clothed with figures laden with facts, punctuated with whtle'sm nd historically ‘nterestine Prof. Scott is a quiet, unassuming and q logical thinking man, who doe: his bit with much force, permeated with a forgiving spirit. Come again, Professor, we not only enjoyed you but you have ottr utmost confidence and respect . Mrs. T, W. Hebron is The Planot Agent. Give her your subscription Some of the most prominent Wythe- Villans who owe their early educa- tional tra'ning to Prot, Scott are Attorney Heary Whodan, Mrs. Jose: phine Norcum, Dr. Rober! Mathews Dr. William ‘Hotiey, Prot. Wesley Holley, Mr. R. A. 'Stepteau, Mrs ©. J. Willams qnd Rev. Dr. ¢ Harold Stepteat. Mr. Mamie Marts, of Dayton, O 1 visting her aunt, Mrs. Pocahontas Monroe, the proprietress of Cosy Cate Mis. Nannie ighoffey enterin’ced for “upper Sunday might, Mrs, Carrte Austin. of Chattannga, Tenn. ‘The Bethlehem Bapt'st Sunday 6 ] GRAND MASTER W. 8. WOODSON. OF THE TRUE REFORMERS. |. ‘The Richmond Planet can be foun at the National News Agency, 123 tJ Orieans Street, Baltimore, Marylan (Continued from First Page) | = featured with a brilliant welcome ad- dress by Prof. Bernard L. Allen, of Richmond. The response was deliv- ered, by Mrs. Queen HB. Miller, of Stannton, Va., which ‘was also bril- Nant, and like Prof. Allen's addresr, it was very effectively delivered, Mrs , M. Thompson, the G. W .Mistress read a very excellent paper, after which Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser, a mem- ber of Fidetity Fountain of Richmond delivered a three minutes address, in which she exiended the greet'ngs of the Richmond, Reformers. She was follawed with similar greetings on behalf of the citizens of Richmond by Lawyer J. Henry Crutchfield. Mrs, Lian H. Payne, member of Pro- gressive Fountain of Richmond and Tf the office force of the R. W. Grand Connell, 1. 0. St Luke, extended a most cordial greeting on behalf of the said Order. ORDER MAKING REMARKABLE RECORD. It was brought out fn the report of Mrs. L. I. Stanard, the G. W. Secretary and Dr. W. H. Smith, the GW. ‘Treasurer, that the total re- ee/pts for the Order beginning with September 1, 1922 and ending Au- gust 31, 1923, amounted to $23.- 588.50. “Total amount pa'd in death clams by the Order from October, 1910 through August 31, 1923, is $522,739.95. Amount owed by ‘the Grand Fountain in death claims. in October 1910 was $163,000. Pres- ent indebtedness on all death cla’ms now owned by the Grand Fountain is now only $88,686.88. | SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, | A special membership drive is be- img wagel by the Order beginning with September 1, 192% and ending December 31, 1923. During thi ‘time, persons can Join the Order trym 16 years up to 50 years of age for $1.00. After December the 31st the Join’ng fee will be $3.00. GRAND OFFICERS: RE-ELECTED. All of the Grand OMcers were re- elected excepting three and_ their places were filled as follows: G. W. Outside Guard, Mr. W. H. Byrd, of Richmond, Va.; | Grand Worthy Right Herald, Miss Mamie B. Nelson of Norfolk, Va, Mr. S. H. Jackson, of Raphine, Va. was elected a mem= ber of the Board of Directors, Prof. J. H. Blackwell, of Richmond has been selected associate editoy of the Reformer. OPPOSE KU KLUX CHARTER, Pittsburgh, Sept. 12.—The efforts of the Ku Klux Kian (o obtain a char ter in Pennsylvania is meeting with determined opposition, in the courts here. The application, which’ was fil - ed; several weeks ago, was held up pending exceptions tiled by a promi nent attorney a few days later. Today three additional exceptions were filed with the court, two of urem being ‘signed by prominent women. ‘The first exception filed today bore the signature of Mrs. Mary T. Horan John J. Reilly is the cxceptant in the ‘second and the third bore the names of Mrs. Teresa M. Molamphy, Marga ret L. Postner, Margaret A.’ Ebrens Mary A. Neely, Elizabeth A. Weaver, Jane L. Buck, Grace Buck Ayres, Mra George Teger and Mrs. John Finn, al: prominent in women’s circles heie. |_ The exceptions stated that the name Ku Klux Kian was significant of reign of terror, mob rule, lyneh law. riot, disorder and unlawful killings was associated with race and religious hatred and had been assumed to in spire fear and terror. ‘The fact that kKlansmen were bob't ually masked and held seeret rites was also set up as a reason why the charter should not be granted. Klansmen hear admit that the re cent rioting and fatalities connected with klan parades at Steubenv'lle. Ohio and Carneige, Pa., have had much to do withi the growing opposit fon to their demand for a charter, A BOOK OF INSPIRATION for every American, Nearly 300 pages, 30 photograph plates. Cloth binding. Stamped in gold. Price, $1.75 ot send for circular. JAMES MUR- RAY. 8437 Albertson Avenue, Phtladelphia, Pa. 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BLOOD. « BROTHERHOOD 2299 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. City, iets (National Headquarters) ~ Intellectual, Social and Protective Benefits. Initiation Fee, $1. Month- ly Dues, 26 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted. Good proposition for live wire Or ganizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Hducation- al Groups. SES SHH PHS Coe THE Pl ANFT Umbrella Coupon GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. SOHO CHO Read The Planet for information concerning the world’s “doings” and watch our advertisements. May ij you will see the very thing you ave beet lookin te ROANOKE ITEMS ROAONKE, VA., September 18.—Mrs. Annie Brandon and little daughter, Mary of 504 Eighth Avenue N. W. will be out of the city for two weeks visiting relatives in New York. They left Wednesday the 19th. The annual rally at Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Church was held last Sabbath. It was quite a financial success as well as a spiritual upift to the people of that section. Rev. J. S. Hatcher, Prof. M. Traynham and a large number of Roanokers were present. Music was furnished by the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Choir. The message delivered by Dr. Hatcher was quite impressive and persuasive. A collection of $307.97 was raised. Rev. Smith was highly pleased. The Lord blessed them. Brethren James Hale and Thomas C. Wright labored earnestly to make this rally a success. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Jennie Butler, of Center Avenue N. W. took place at 2 o'clock from the High Street Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. E. Lee, the pastor eulogized the life of this patient Christian woman, using for his text, "In my Father's house are many mansions." Interment in Midway Cemetery, W. F. Hughes, polite funeral director embalmer in charge. Mr. Peter Sellers, of 418 Ninth Avenue left last Friday for New York, where he will enter the lathing trade. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dugger, of Fifth Avenue returned last Friday from Chicago, where they visited Mr. Marcellous Dugger, brother of J. C. They stopped over in Columbus, O. to visit relatives. Both were highly pleased with their sojourn. Mrs. L. A. Bartee returned last week after visiting relatives in Durham, N. C. Her father accamped her to Durham but returned after Labor Day. Mrs. Laura V. Fultz of Tenth Avenue spends last week end in Blacksburg, Va. In the interest of the St. Luke Juveniles. She reports a nice time and a prosperous week. Mr. Peter Abbott, of Ninth Avenue who has been critically ill is improving at today's report. Mr. Robert Toliver, of Seventh Avenue, who has been ill for a long while is quite feeble at this writing. Miss Christine Traynham, of 207 Tenth Avenue N. E. left Sunday night for Hampton. Miss Mary Hirstein, of Tenth Avenue and Fourth Street, left for Petersburg Nomal and Collegiate Institute, at Petersburg, Va. Miss Claudine White, of Columbus, O. is in the city this week, visiting mother and family, Mrs. Lizzie White, 905 Fifth Street. She will spend one month here. Mr. Volley Barnes, of Eighth Avenue N. E., a well known citizen of Rannock died here September 17th. He had been in failing health for a long while but had recovered seemingly and was working on his coal wagon when he suddenly passed away. He was a member of Mt. Zlon Baptist Church. Madison Stanfield, the Planet Agent wishes to say to the city of Roanoke that he would be glad to put The Planet in your homes since he handles this paper in Roanoke. He passes your doors with the paper every Friday and Saturday. Read a copy sometimes and help in a worthy cause and a Negro enterprise that none need feel ashamed of. There is need of calling your attention in this manner. I know men of the white race who buy and read a copy every week. Do as well, my colored brethren. Salvasena, Indian Herbs, Buker's Kidney Pills will be found at the residence of M. Stanfield, 153 Wel's Alley, N. W., or any place you meet me down town. Dr. John Pinkard left Saturday for New York on business. Sunday, September 16th, Rev. George P. Miller, of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church filled the pulpit with very great credit. Mt. Zion has a strong minister in Rev. Miller, who serves whenever the pastor is away. The collection for the day was $75.00. There was a grand educational program rendered at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. September, which was a rare treat. Miss Stella Broadnax and Miss Saphronia Pittmon, two of Mt. Zion's talented young girls arranged this wonderful feature on Christian Education. Mrs. Kate T. Boland spoke on the Church from its incipency to the present day, giving data. Miss Broadnax spoke at length on the duties of the teachers and for young women to awaken new ideas. She is a public school teacher and was elected to attend the convention in Birmingham Alabama. She also gave a helpful talk about that great meeting. The Great Ranook Fair is on here this week and is well attended. this week and is well attended. Many students are leaving at this time for the various schools and colleges. FULTON NOTES The services at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last. Sabbath were very inspiring. Let us not forget the services to morrow: 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:30 A. M., come out and hear a great message. 3:30 P. M., the anniversary service of one of our societies. 6:30 P. M., B. Y. P. U. 8:30 P. M., we expect to have a great time. Rev. Cobbs, our pastor, is on his vacation. He has visited many points North. He will preach the anniversary sermon tomorrow afternoon, after which he will leave for North Carolina. BAPTISING AT NEW VINE. Great times were had last Sabbath at the New Vine Baptist Church, Rev. Tuck baptized 12 converts, assisted by Deacon Frank Morton. The hymn was lined by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. Scripture lesson by Rev. H. G. Wallace. Prayer by Rev. Joseph Greene, of Parish Hill Baptist Church. White and colored onlookers and worshippers crowded the banks. During the preaching services and the Communion the Spirit of God was poured out. Rev. Tuck chose for his text, John 1:35. "Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world." Every heart rejoiced as he talked about the good old way. Revs. C. B. Jefferson and Junius Allen assisted. The Eucharist was served by Rev. H. G. Wallace. We noticed Miss Bessie Steward, of Richmond, among our many visitors. We are glad to have our friends from the city to worship with us. Before returning to Richmond, Rev. Tuck, Mrs. Alice Tuck, Mr. Edgar Tuck and Rev. C. B. Jefferson were served with a delicious dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Whitney, of Charles City, Va. Great times tomorrow at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Rev. W. L. Tuck, the pastor, will baptise at 12 Noon. Mr. Eugene Wines, of Detroit College has been waiting his uncles, Messrs. William, George and James Washady, of this community. He left on the 18th inst. to complete his studies at the said college. Fulton Welfare League will hold its meeting on Friday night, September 28, at 830 Denny Street. Plans for the dedication of the new school building will be discussed. W. E. Brown, president; Mary Stard, secretary. RISING MT. ZION NOTES In view of the fact that the pastor is on his vacation, we were delightfully entertained by Rev. John Evans at our regular morning service on last Sunday morning. Rev. Evans is always ready to lend his assistance whenever needed. Our evening services are not to their usual standard. Let us not forget this service and come out in full. Sunday at 1:30 P. M. the funeral service of Mr. George Nash was held at his home 1000 Denny Street. After an illness of about two months Mr. Nash peacefully passed into the Great Beyond, not before however, he had acknowledged Him who had made the supreme sacrifice for the redemption of his soul. Our prayers go with the Widow, who has experienced a great amount of grief this year, having only a few months previous laid to rest her mother. Mrs. Ella Hendley. Miss B. C. Johnson has returned after a pleasant stay in Manhem. W. Va. with her niece, Mrs. Edna Jones. Mrs. O. B. Shmms spent a pleasant week in Orange, Va. visiting relatives and friends. U. N. I. A. ACTIVE IN DONORA, PA Division No. 358 M. N. I. A., No. 500 Meldon Avenue holds its meeting every Sunday at 2 P. M. We are doing vne work. Rev. P. E. Woods, of Pittsburgh was with us last Sunday and he will be wight on us on the 23rd. When in our town call to see us. All are invited to attend. George Jones, president; C. P. Beal, secretary PRINTER WANTED A man who can set type and run a job press. If he has a fair knowledge of the business and desires to learn more he will do. We are not prejudiced against an efficient woman. WE ALSO WANT A CANDY MAKER. We want a man who has a far knowledge of making candy. 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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. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` '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.' JOHN MITCHELL. JR. DEMPSEY AND FIRPO STAGE A SPECTACULAR CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT ```markdown ``` THE FASHION STAR YOUTHFUL DANCE FROCK. Dance frock of pearl-grey chiffon with girdle of crushed silver cloth and circular skirt edged in squirrel slippers of silver cloth with rhinestone chiffon hose. Posed by Patzy Ruth Miller, starring in Universal's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." A DEMPSEY AND FI SPECTACULAR CH Ringside, Polo Grounds, New York, Sept. 14. — Jack Dempsey tonight retained his world's heavyweight title, knocking out Luis Angel Firpo, "the wild bull of the Pampas," in the second round of one of the fiercest, fastest and most spectacular battles in the history of pugilism. The champion floored his Argentine challenger five times in the first round and twice in the second round before a short right uppercut to the jaw sent Firpo down for the last time. But in the three minutes and fifty-seven seconds of whirlwind, terrific maulings, Dempsey himself once was knocked clear through the ropes on top of the press benches, and, groggy under a bombardment of mighty rights, once banked to his knee. Before Firpo went hurting down to defeat, carrying with him the shattered hopes of a continent, he gave a vast frenzied throng of $5,000 one of the most thrilling and courageous ring exebitions of all time. Battered bloody and groggy he showed his marvelous stamina by coming back with a whirlwind, crushing drive toward the close of the first round that had the title holder tottering, closer to losing his crown than at any time in his career. FIRPO FIGHTS AT BEST. Firpo fought the best fight of his career. The challenger's mighty right was never mightier. Against the relentless power and versatility of the champion's furious attack, he went down, but in defeat he gained more glory than in any battle of his career. He was beaten, but his menace to the heavyweight throne was not removed. From the tap of the first gong, these two sowling giants tore at each other with attacks of unrestrained savagery. Firpo was the first to land as they came to close quarters, but in a flash the champion plunged, shot in a right to the body and a left to the jaw, sending the challenger crashing to the floor on his side. Momentarily dazed, but with eyes ablaze, Firpo rose to his feet after a short count and rushed back. Again he was met by a withering drive and went down for the second and third times. Blood flowed from his mouth; he was screaming and Dempsey let loose the most terrific power of his swings as he sensed victory. Firpo went down twice more and both times it seemed the end had come. But after taking a count of nine on his fifth knockdown, the challenger suddenly sprang at his adversary like a wounded tiger, an in furious jungle beast. CHALLENGER COMES BACK Swinging with rapidity and sledgehammer power the famous right thrust that had brushed all opposition before and swept him to fame the Argentine rushed at his adversary. Caught unaware by this stunning come back on the part of the man he had lieved bennett into submission. Dempsey reeled under the assault. A right to the side of the head sent Dempsey to his knees, and as he arose another swing knocked him from his feet and through the ropes on top of the newspaper huddled at the edge of tearing. Dempsey's knees wavered as he climbed back in. He clinched to save himself. Firpo could not follow up his advantage and the bell ended a round that will go down as one of the most sensational of all fighting history. It came to an end with both gladiator- --- PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD 大阪市立大学 大学院 大阪市立大学 大学院 JAP PRINCE GIVES 50 MILLIONS. Prince Regent Hirschito of Japan who gave $50,000,000 for relief in devastated regions of Japan. Relief Funds are being sent from all sources the Emperor and the government authorizing a combised gift of $10,000,000 for the relief of earthquake sufferers. ATHLETI RPO STAGE A AMPIONSHIPFIGHT Unleashed for the second, round, they leaped at each other once more. Dempse again was the quicker on the attack and Firpo went down under the crushing blows of the champion. He arose only to go down once more. New there was no dcub of the outcome. The challenger, bleeding and tottering, forced himself to his feet, carrying on largely by instinct. Dempsey stepped in, whipped his left to the body and then a short right to the chin that sent Firpo sprawling on his back, staring vacantly at the glare of lights overhead. JACK ASSISTS OPPONENT The Argentine tried leeily to turn over to gather strength to rise. His fighting heart called him back to the fray, but the body that had withstood one of the most terrific assaults the ring has ever known, could not respond. He lay flat at the count of ten, after fifty-seven seconds of the round had elapsed, and was helped to his corner by the victorious champion. Then that vast throng, whipped to a fever pitch of excitement by the setational struggle of these two shrugging gladiators, gave vent to an ovation that enceded and re-echoed from Coogan's Buff at Dempsey's hand was raised in victory. Ringside spectators rushed for the ring, some hurried three rows of press benches to get at the champion and lift aim to their shoulders. For a moment it seemed that the frenzy might assume the portions of a riot but the police, after a struggle gained control. And while the American had fulfilled ed popular expectations and the most venturesome predictions of critics by his short and spectacular triumph, the challenger received an ovation for the fight that marked him among the most courageous battlers who ever sought the world's title. CHAMPION DEMPSEY OF OLD Dempsey won because he was the "Dempsey of Toledo," the smashing, mauling, relentless assailant who baited Jess Willard into submission four years ago and ascended the heavy weight throne. Firpo proved himself a dangerous challenger, despite the briefness of his stand against the champion, but his inexperience, the lack of an all-around fighting equipment to reinforce his powerful right, caused his downfall in the face of Dempsey's superior speed and general ship. The outcome proved that sheer strength and hitting power alone, plus a courageous heart, could not survive against experienced skill, swiftness afoot and equally as formidable punching prowess. Dempsey had to call on his all to survive that withering comeback of Firpo's in the first round after the Argentine had been floored five times. But the fact that he had the reserve, the stamina and courage to weather that sudden and terrific storm and emerge triumphant demonstrated conclusively that he is the present-day "champion of champions" and in the beloft of those who saw him tonight, one of the greatest of all time. Dempsey's victory answered the riddle of his battle with Tommy Gibbons at Shelby, Mont. last July. He proved that the champion had not lost his punch, that Gibbons lasted the limit simply because he waged a defensive fight, intent upon staying the limit, and that against a foe ready to THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WEGFELD Representative beauties from all parts of the nation assembled at Atlantic City, N. J. for the annual tournament ad4 beauty pageant, which opened with the American Beauty Ball at the Ritz Carlton. Here are some of the contestants for the golden mermaid, and the title of "Miss America" the most beautiful bathing girl. [Image of a cloudy sky with a few scattered clouds] AIR BOMERS SINK TWO SHIPS. The effectiveness of bombing battleships from high attitude was proven when Martin Boming planes sank two obsolete units of U. S. Navy—Virginia and New Jersey. Photo of Virginia after bomb had struck home with smoke arising from her decks, and about to go to her grave. BEAUTIES OF A Representative beauties from al- nament ad4 beauty pageant, which of the contestants for the golden me struggle toe to toe, Dempsey can give and take the mightiest of punches, and in the end, win. DEMPSEY GAINS FORTUNE. Dempsey gained a fortune with his victory tonight, for he will receive close to $500,000 for his share of the gate receipts, estimated at $1,270,000. The champion's share, 37 1-2 per cent of the gross receipts approximated $480,000, while Firpo, whose share was 12 1-2 per cent, will receive about $160,000, twice as much as he got for any previous bout. THE FIGHT BY BOUNDS. Round One—Dempsey missed a left hook to chin and dug right to Firpo's body, sending him to his knees. Dempsey floored Firpo with a left hook to the chin, but he staggered to his feet at a count of one. The champton sent him crashing to the floor for the third time with a hard right to the jaw, but he did not take a count. Dempsey, fighting furiously, knocked him to the floor for the fourth time with a right to the chin. When he got up, Dempsey chased Firpo to a neutral corner, flooring him with a right and left to the chin for the fifth knockdown. Firpo, battling like a tiger, chased Dempsey to the side of the ring, knocking him through the second and top ropes with a savage right to the jaw. The champton, bleeding from the mouth, was groggy. Firpo pounded the dazed Dempsey on the jaw with sledgehammer rights when the round ended. Firpo also was bleeding from the mouth as he went to his corner. Round Two—Firpo swung a right to Dempsey's shoulder. Dempsey hook ed a left to the chin and then drove both fists to the body and the challenger fell to the floor. Firpo, bleeding and groggy, was cornered and floored for the second time, but he quickly jumped to his feet. Dempsey chased Firpo to the corner of the ring, wipping over a left hook and a right to the chin, knocking the giant Argentine time flat. With blood trickling from his mouth, Firpo rolled over on his back while Referee Gallagher counter him out. Dempsey nervously rushed over and helped pick up his fallen toe and then trotted to his corner. THE WOMEN'S WORKS (Wide World Photos) THE FIRST GRANDCHILD OF BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY A recent photograph of Princess Mary, now the Viscountess Lascelles, with her baby son, now a year old. The baby bears a most striking resemblance to his father, the Viscount Lascelles, and by edict of King George will be privileged to bear title as a member of the Royal Family. FIRPO NOT SO KEEN TO BOX HARRY WILLS New York, Sept. 17—Harry Wills and his manager, Paddy Mullins have decked that it might be all right for Harry to fight Luis Angel Firpo with out holding out for a bout with Champion Jack Dempsey, according to the plan suggested by Tey Rickard some time ago. But now Firpo has changer his mind. He is signed with Rickard, to meet Wills, but the articles are not definite, and Luis Angel said last night that, although he was perfectly willing to meet the Negro fighter, he did not think he wanted to meet him for at least a year. Firpo is going on a short tour through Eastern Canada and will then make for the Argentine, where he will spend the winter BOGUS TICKTS FOR BIG FIGHT CAPTURED IN RAID. Six men were locked up in Police Headquarters yesterday afternoon on a charge of forgery, in connection with a plot to sell more than $100,000 w rith of bogus tickets for the Dempsey-Franco championship fight tomorrow night at the Polo grounds. The men were arrested in the office of an engraver at 23 Duane street, where detectives found counterfeit tickets of a face value of more than $50,000, in addition to the plates on which the tickets had been printed. The detectives said that one of the prisoners, Philip Luce 41 years old, of 9,811 181st street, Brooklyn owner of the engraving establishment, admitted that a like amount of tickets had been printed and distributed to agents throughout the city. Luce was reported to have told the detectives that he printed the tickets so rapidly that he didn't keep trace of their numbers. The police said that they expected to make more arrests. They added that they had information that Luce, and the other five prisoners were tools of a group of speculators Broadway who were disposing of the bogey tickets to agents in this and other cities. The police would not admit that any of the prisoners had revealed the identity of the speculators at the head of the plint, but they expressed confidence that everybody involved would be arrested. TICKETS OFFERED FOR SALE. The statement of the police that many of the bogus tickets had been received by the ticket speculators at the head of the plot and had been offer ed for sale was in contrast with a statement of "Tex" Rickard, promoter of the championship bout, that the plot to flood the metropolitan district with bogus tickets "had been nipped in the bud." One statement by the police regarding the manner in which the plant in which the counterfeits were printed had been located, bore out their assertion that many of the tickets had been disposed of before the police arrested the six men. This was to the effect that the arrest of the men and the confiscation of the $50,000 worth of bogus tickets resulted from the trailing of Albert Tilis, 18 years old, of Lincoln street, Brooklyn, from the establishment of a ticket speculator on Broadway, near Forty-eighth street, to Luce's engraving plant. As the youth was about to enter Luce's office it was stated, detectives seized him and found on him three bundles of the bogus tickets. The plot was revealed to the police about a week ago by an engraver whom the leaders of the scheme had applied for fac similes of the plumes used in the printing of the $5 and $27 50 tickets issued by the Madison Square Garden Sporting Club, under whose auspices the fight is being held. The informant whose suspicions were aroused declined the job. Word was sent to "Tex" Rickard and, according to Rickard, William Maney, assistant to James Eustic, head of the sporting club's private detective force, was assigned to run down the counterburs. Detective Sergeants Kemp, McKitrick, Brennan Kelly and Kilroe, of Inspector Coughlin's staff, had already been assigned to the case. These detectives the next day were reinforced THE FEDERAL NATIONAL GUARDIAN THE GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES SHaking Hands With A POLICE OFFICER. ( Wide World Photos ) NAVAL ACADEMY HAS NEW CHA right) trainer at the U. S. Naval Acad ip around the world with the student is the intercollegiate bantamweight feet that male the trip around the world prospects that has come under Webb TDOM TRAINER AT NAVAL ACADEMY HAS NEW CHAMP IN SIGHT. Spike Mebb (right) trainer at the U. S. Naval Academy, has just returned from a trip around the world with the students of Annapolis. J. A. Hayes (left) is the intercollegiate bantamweight champion and also champion of the fleet that male the trip around the world. 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AGENTS WANTED for this line of ex- quisite beauty aids. These preparations them their merit, everybody knows about them. Write to our librarian agents' proposition! THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA --- 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 peopulations 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. --- (Cotinued from Page 2.) to holding this territory for our nation. He bore the heat of America's scorching summer, the blasting breath of the cold winter, changing its dense forests into luxuriant fields of production. Her rich fields have responded to the magic blow of his brawn and muscles. His bones lie bleached and scattered on the highway from Jamestown to the regions of the North and South Poles. He has been patriotic a 'one-souled' American, to the manner born. He has produced no traitors, but in times of war has opened his bosom to shimmering sabers and death dealing cannon. VALOR RECOGNIZED He has fought on every battle field and though it is nation has not always protected him in the exercise of his rights, he stands ready to fight any foe that would dare challenge our country's honor and security. He wants old glory to float high in the air and its azure, the emblem of heaven to include him as a subject to be protected. He wants its stars, the emblems of equality to grant him equal rights, equal opportunities and do not give him stone for bread nor the lyncher's rope or any other form of cruelty and injustice when he seeks his liberty. He is a man and nothing human is for eign to him." THE REVERED DEAD A review was made of the convention's finance, and, when he reached "Our Blessed Dead," the convention arose as one and sang "Snail We Meet Beyond the River" On the scroll were placed the names of those who had parted life during the past 12 months. Among them were Dr. W. G. Parks, Pennsylvania; Dr. J. A. Dennis, California; Dr. E. T. Fishback, Kansas; Dr. John Marks, Louisiana; Rev. H. Butler, Louisiana; Dr. A. R. Robinson Pennsylvania; Dr. H. H. Harris, Missouri; Dr. Daniel Wright, Georgia; Dr. J. H. C. Henry, Mississippi; Dr. G. W. Wright, Missouri, Dr. Harvey Johnson, Maryland; Dr. F. K. White, Indiana; Mrs. M. W. D. Norman, District of Columbia; Dr. E. M. Brawley, North Carolina; Revs. J. M. C. Claiborne, Louisiaia; J. H. Bufford, Mississippi; C. N. Hampton, Texas; J. R. L. Diggs, Maryland; Jackson Turner, Arkansas. Following the address, the Rev. Dr. R. M. Caver, of Arkansas, obtained the floor, spoke of the great work being accomplished, commended the address as well as the same and safe leadership of Dr. L. K. Williams, and offered a motion suspending the rule and eliciting Dr. Williams president for another year. Dr. P. James Bryant, of Georgia seconded the motion. The address of President Williams was adopted as the spirit and sentiment of the convention. SECRETARY HUDSON REPORTS. The report of Secretary R. B. Hudson was the next important feature. He has served the convention for the past 18 years, and has many friends. His report was the business end of the National Baptist convention and reported in details on the money. He showed all the transactions of the convention, the meeting of the Boards. Following a discussion on the report, the convention took recess. Wednesday evening opened with music by the chorus of one hundred voices and Dr. A. J. Stokes, treasurer made his annual report to the convention for the finance. One of the most interesting features was an address by Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., president of St. Luke's Bank, who is perhaps the only woman bank president of the race in this country. She spoke of the economical needs of the race. She was given an ovation. DR. ROBINSON SPEAKS Dr. J. Francis Robinson, of Cam bridge, delivered an address using as his theme, "Some Denominational Burgers," and he was followed by two selections from the National Baptist Chorus, and prayer by Rev. Dr. Echois of New York. Rev. J. R. Jamison, of Arkansas, read the scripture lesson Hebrew XIII and after singing "Great Day" by the Chorus, the Rev. Dr. M. W. D. Norman of Washington, D. C., was introduced and preached the introductory germon. In this wonderful sermon the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires were pictured vividly. The Rev. Dr. Wilbanks of Washington, D. C., made a fervent prayer following the sermon "Waiting for Me," was sung by Prof. Nix. Hon. Boyle Workman, Mayor of Los Angeles, was presented and he delivered words of welcome to the convention. His address was historic, giving the wonderful growth of Los Angeles. The state and city stood ready to welcome as citizens worthy people. ASSEBLYMAN ROBERTS SPEAKS Hon. Fred M. Roberts, a member of the general assembly of California editor and a member of the Baptist church active member at that was presented to the convention. He was shot to deliver an address of welcome at the morning session, but did not know the hour. He said that he never dispaired and it was indeed embarrassing to him. He considered it a great honor to extend welcome to such a representative body of men and women those interested in racial development and uplift. Thus ended the evening session. THURSDAY. Dr. S. E. J. Watson, of Illinois presided at the opening of the second day's session of the National Baptist convention, singing by the Chorus. "Just Think of His Goodness" Dr. E. P. Johnson read the script lesson. and prayer was offered by Dr. G. L. Thornton. "The Uplifted Christ—The Revelation of Man's Nature and Need" was discussed by Rev. J. A. Mitchell of Tennessee. He swept away all position and agencies tending to destroy man's dependence upon Christ as the revealer of his physical, moral intellectual and spiritual needs. "Selection by choir, "Witness a Jubilee." CORRESPONDING SECRETARY REPORTS Dr. Topp, at this point presented Dr. W. F. Lovelace corresponding secretary of the Home mission Board, who rendered his annual report, showing the wonderful work being accomplished. He made an appeal to the ministers to join in doing more home mission work, the thing so much needed to be done in this country. Following the report came election of officers, which resulted as follows: W. M. Taylor, Baton Rouge, vice president at large; Prof. R. B. Hudson, Selma, Ala.; secretary; Prof. T. O. Fuller, Memphis, Tenn.; J. M. Nabritt, Atlanta, Ga.; E. Arlington Wilson, Dallas, Texas; E. R. McDonald Omaha, Neb. assistant secretaries; A. J. Stokes, Montgomery, Ala.; treasurer; C. H. Parris, Louisville, Ky.; statistician; E. D. Pierson, Houston, Texas auditor; C. M. Robinson, Shreveport La., attorney; Prof. Alston, chorister. President L. K. Williams submitted an itemized report on his travel etc., also made recoron lations- At this point attention was turned to the National Baptist rally The feature then was the report of Dr. E. W. D. Isaac, corresponding secretary of the National Baptist Young People's Union Board. This was the greatest report ever made by the official and most careful accomplishments by him during the rally. He believes in the young people, and points out to them a bright future if they take to the religious side of life. Thus ended the morning session. DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross," was the opening hymn used in the afternoon session, and Prof. S. B. Butler of Indiana conducted the opening, and the prayer was made by Dr. J. P. Jackson, of Kansas, and after singing "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand," and another prayer was offered by Dr. A. J. Stokes. "I Love the Lord He Heard My Prayer," was the next hymn, prayed by Dr. O. C. Maxwell; "Go Preach My Gospel Saith the Lord." led by Prof. Nix, prayer by Dr. Jamerson of Alabama; solo by Mrs. A. E. Winston of Missouri. An address was delivered by Dr. J. T. Brown, of Nashville, Teen., Editorial secretary, "Stewardship of Life Means, Time; Its Duty and Privileges," Dr. P. James Bryant, chairman of the National E. Y. P. U. Board presented the secretary of the Board. He delivered an address in doing so. A high tribute was paid Dr. Isaac, the man who had dore so much for the young people, thus ended this session. The Rev. Dr. Skipwith conducted the opening of the evening, "I am Lying on the Mountain," was the hymn and Rev. M. C. Durham made the prayer. A resolution was offered by Dr. J. C. Austin, of Pennsylvania, making provision for the distribution of the address delivered by President Williams. On motion, the rule was suspended and the resolution adopted Solo by Mrs. A. S. E. Winston, of Kansas, "Clear the Line" and in response to encore sang "Swing Low," Roland Paul was presented by Rev. L. B. Brown. Mr. Paul is vice-president of the Mortgage Securities and delivered an address on "Thrift." "Religious Education," was the sutl ject of an address delivered by Dr. S. Jacob, of Nashville, Tenn., sob by Wm. Lewis, "Just Tblk of His Good ness." THE EDUCATIONAL SERMON The annual educational sermon was preached by the Rev. Russell C. Barbour, of Galveston, Texas, who was perhaps the youngest minister that ever preached one of the special sermons before the convention. He took care of the occasion, and showed preparation. Text: "He that hath an ear to hear let him hear what the spirit sath unto the churches, Rev. II.7. He said that the church had but one leader—the Spirit and that history vindicates the leadership of the Spirit. "The gift of the spirit," he said "made the early church aggressive. The first Christ was Jesus, and forty years after his death there were one million Christians. "The Spirit must lead the pulpit, and the pulpit must declare God's word boldly and freely." He emphasized a social gospel, showing that the people were offering in the valley and needed the ministers who were too high up to come down. Concluding he told the ministers that if the spirit was leading they need not fear the intellectualism, the thing to do was to prepare in heart and mind and preach to the world not a dead Christ, but a living Christ, and the world would hear. This shows to the young people that there is not only a chance for them in the National Baptist convention, but a future if they only take "active part." The elevation of L. K. Williams demonstrates the possibilities. He is a graduate from Bishop College, Marshnill Texas Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr Perkins, of Tennessee after the sermon. NARCOTIC EVILS Dr. J. M. Nabritt, introduced to the convention and congregation Capt. R. P. Hobson, a United States Naval Herd an ex-member of Congress from Alabama who spoke on the Narcott, evils and offered some remedies for checking them. He told of the destroying effect of the evil. Friday was a busy day in the convention, the singing was led by the Rev. Dr. Skipwish, the singing evangelist and Rev. L. F. Greer of Missisippi made the opening prayer. A bloom was thrown over the convention, when Dr. J. C. Jackson, announced the death of Dr. J. H. Van Lue, of Wichita Kans, who was a delegate to the National Baptist Convention. The convention repeated John III.16, and an able address was delivered by Dr. W. Augustus Jones, of Pennsylvania. "The Uplifted Christ—The Only Victory Over Sin." At this point the Rev. Dr. Shadd, of Arkansas, chairman of the National Baptist Benefit Board, after some remarks presented Secretary W. H. Holloway, who made his annual report showing an increase in interest and work. The Board is really accomplish ing something for the denomination and race under Prof. Holloway. Mrs. H. A. Payne, returned mission- ary from Africa was presented to the convention and made remarks. was read by Dr. Young, of Kansas. The Rev. Dr. C. T. Stamps, of Mississippi spoke on the "Life and Works of W. G. Parks." The other speakers were W. H. Skipwith, R. M. Caver, William Haynes, S. G. Lampkins, Charles W. Kelly, Solo, H. B. Britt. Remarks on the Life of A. R. Robinson, L. G. Jordan, J. C. Austin and solo, "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today," by Prof. Smiley, "Life of H. H. Harris" DR. E. W. MOORE SPEAKS An address was delivered by Dr. E. W. Moore, Field Secretary for the American Baptist Home Mission Society. He spoke largely on Migration and the New Attitude of the Home Mission Society to Missionary Cooperaton through the Home Board of the National Baptist convention. At this point a telegram was read from Dr. Brooks giving authority to Dr. E. W. Moore to represent him at the convention. The report to which the members had looked forward to and which much desire had been expressed to hear, followed. The Rev. Dr. Lawrence presented Secretary A. M. Townsend, M. D., of Nashville, Secretary of the Sun, School publishing board. The report took up in details the business of the Board during past twelve months. He told of the securing of $20,000 through the only National Bank operated by the race, the Douglass National Bank, Chicago. He paid a high compliment to Dr. L. K. Williams, the man whose influence had meant so much to the new building. DR. BUTLER PRESIDES. Dr. S. B. Butler, of Indiana poked at the opening of the afternoon session. Rev. Cornellus of Arizona, read the scripture lesson and "Am I a Soldier of the Cross," was sung. There were a number of spiritual and jubilee songs which were followed by the chorus and a solo by Prof. Nix. The gavel was turned over to Dr. A. L. Boone, from Texas, who presided. The report of the Church Extension Board was made by the secretary. Remarks were made by Dr. E. W. Perry of Okla homa. R. B. DeFrantz secretary of the Y. M. C. A. was introduced and made a short address. The Rev. Dr. T. J. Goodall, presented the Rev. J. E. East, secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, who delivered his annual address and report. Wonderful work has been done for foreign mission during the fiscal year, and greater things are yet in store. The report was replete with information. Dr. A. M. Johnson, Chairman of the Morris Memorial Commission reported. The report was read by Dr. O. C Maxwell. OTHER SPEAKERS Friday evening has been devoted to an address by some noted character of the race for years and this time the address was delivered by one of the most noted men of America, the orator, and author, Dr. Sutton E. Griggs. Miss Bessie Simons was introduced. She represented an Industrial Settlement Home, in Memphis. She told the story of her work. A solo by Mrs. W. Augus tus Jones, was one of the greatest features of the evening. This was also followed by another treat, selection by the Griffith quartett. Dean Kelly, of Tuskegee Institute, was presented and bore greetings from Dr. Robert R. Moton, of Tuskegee Institute, who was slated to deliver an address, but could not be present. Solo by the sweet singer from New York. Mrs. J. D. Bushell. Dr. E. B. Topp of Mississippi, at this point presented the orator of the evening, the Rev. D. Sutton E. Griggs of Memphis. It was a wonderful address, portrayed the heart of the peo ple going out for his people. He is pleading the cause of the whole race. A great evening was thus spent in drinking in thought from a thoughtful sage. Saturday was indeed a busy day at the convention. Saturday morning the Rev. Dr. W. P. Offutt, of Kentucky discussed "The Uplifted Christ—The Pledge of the Triumph of Right." The committees and vice-presidents were announced. This was followed by the report of Commission, Building, Publishing House, Constitution, Baptist delegation to Baptist World Alliance. This was presided over by Dr. C. H. Parrish, of Louisville, Ky., who was the head of the delegation to Sweeden. Each delegate told of his expérience abroad and what he had gained by his trip over sea. DR. T. J. KING "Our Baptist Schools by Prof. T. O. Fuller, of Howe Institute, Memphis, Tenn. "Making Schools Efficient," by Dr. T. J. King of Rhumbond, Va. The reports of the Boards were considered and adopted, and one of the most interesting features was the organization of the Baptist laymen, by John L. Webb of Hot Springs, one of the most noted laymen in the Baptist ranks. In the afternoon, the Rev. Dr. A. L. Boone, of Texas presided, and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. James L. Washington. "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart," by the chorus and another prayer by Dr. S. E. J. War son of Illinois. Attorney Charles M. Robinson made his annual report to the convention "The Layman Movement" was then presented by Deacon John L. Webb, of Arkansas. He delivered an able address, and was followed by Dr. B. J. E. Westbrooks of Indiana, who showed the importance of such a movement. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker and Dr. E. W. D. Isaacs also spoke. DR. GRIGGS REPORTED Dr. Sutton E. Griggs of Tennessee reported for the Educational Board He succeeded Dr. S. N. Vass, wbw re-signed. The convention turned attention from business and paused to pay a tribute to those who had fallen in the rank during the past 12 months. Dr. A. J. Stokes, one of the oldest members of the convention presided and prayer was offered by Dr. A. T. Stewart, of Texas. Prof. J. H. Smiley led in singing, "Nearer My God to Thee," and the convention bowed in silent prayer. "Why Should We Start and Fear to Die?" by the chorus, and the list of beloved dead was read by Dr. Young, of Kansas. The Rev. Dr. C. T. Stamps, of Mississippi spoke on the "Life and Works of W. G. Parks." The other speakers were W. H. Skipwell, R. M. Caver, William Haynes, S. G. Lampkins, Charles W. Kelly, Solo, H. B. Brigit. Remarks on the Life of A. R. Robinson, L. G. Jordan, J. C. Austin and solo, "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today," by Prof. Smiley. "Life of H. H. Harris" by Dr. John Goins; and solo by Mrs. J. D. Bushell. A MEMORIAL ADDRESS "Keeping Our Dead Alive," was the theme of a memorial address delivered by Dr. J. D. Bushell, of New York. The closing talk was made by Dr. Stokes. Booker T. Washington, Jr., the son of his father, and a real estate man in California, was introduced and made an address. He congratulated the Baptists on the good work they are doing. Saturday evening was the Evangelistic Service, and one of the most important of all the sessions. Dr. Skipwith conducted the song service, Dr. A. M. Townsend showed on canvas the men foremost in the denominational work, commending with the man who lived in the hearts of his people, Dr. E. C. Morris. This is one of the outstanding features of the convention THE EVANGELISTIC SERMON Then followed the evangelistic sermon by one of the leaders of the convention. Dr. S. E. J. Watson, of Chicago, "What then shall I do with Jesus?" was the text. Following the sermon the superintendent of evangelism, Dr. Wilbanks of Washington made an appeal to the unsaved. One of the greatest days in the history of Baptists passed into history on Sunday. The people of this part of the world had never seen anything like it. The leading white churches of the city were thrown open and the minsters of the convention preached to them. A MODEL SUNDAY SCHOOL The day opened with a model Sunday School at 9:30 at the Baptist Tabernacle. The classes represented States, and the lesson was reviewed by that ripe Bible scholar, Dr. S. N. Vass, of Nashville, Blackboard exercises were by Dr. J. E. Brown, editorial secretary. When the hour for the preaching service arrived the chorus sang, "Wailing For Me," and Dr. G. L. Thornton, of Alabama made the prayer. Dr. D. A. Holmes, of Kansas City, read the Scripture lesson. In presenting the president to preach the morning sermon, Dr. E. W. D. Isaac told of his ability, of what he had accomplished, and spoke of him as a leader of men, Dr. L. K. Williams, who preached the annual sermon. Dr. W. M. Taylor presided. He said many good things about the Rev. Dr. Williams, his worth to his country, to his race and to his God DR. WILLIAMS' SERMON Dr. WEI jams is a modest man, and selected his text and even got out the sermon. It was a great sermon preached by a great man. "The Christ's of Today," was the theme. He said, "The Bible and secular history teach that Christ was a historic person. He was no phantom, or myth, the product of the wild imagination of his most intense partisans and religious zealots, not an accumulation of abstract attributes like Mithras, Kırsha, Agnil, Ostris or some other ethnic gods, no juggler, but a veritable historic character. His disciples never could have invented such a person or his teachings. He had a supernatural conception, birth, career. He became flesh without skin, and tasted all that flesh is an heir to. Those who saw him observed his humanity. They witnessed him hungry, weeping, weary, agonizing, dying and living again. He was earth's most unique human character because he was God's son. Nature knew it and obeyed Him. The people, both friends and enemies, said He was. Hell and the devil recognized Him as being no ordinary character. Heaven recognized Him as being God's Son." AN APPEAL TO THE UNGODLY Following the sermon the Rev. Dr. J. H. Smith, of Georgia offered a prayer. Dr. S. E. J. Watson, of Illinois extended an invitation to the unsaved to embrace the opportunity to get in the We boat and be saved. Many responded to the invitation. Report of the collections for the Sunday School work was reported by States as follows: Colorado. $1.60; Washington. $2; Indiana. $2.25; Florida. $3.26; Georgia. $382; Ohio. $3.91; Oklahoma. $14.50; Missouri. $16.20; Kansas. $20.30; Alabama. $21.25; National Cradle Roll. $29.27 Texas. $29.87; Mississippi. $21.42; Tennessee. $38.71; Illinois. $46.48; California. $255; Louisiana. $106.25; Arkansas. $162; Total $788.31. Collection for aged ministers in morning service. $122.74. Fully ten thousand people attended the Missionary Mass Meeting Sunday afternoon. It was under the Foreign Mission Board, Dr. J. E. East, secretary and Dr. J. C. Austrian chairman. "Blist Be the 'Ife That Binds,'" was the opening hymn and the opening prayer was made by Dr. R. H. Bowling, of Norfolk, Va, and a solo by Miss Griffith of Los Angeles. The solo by Mrs. W. Augustus Jones, of Pennsylvania was wonderful and brought many responses from the large audience. Dr. J. C. Austin, chairman, made the opening address laying before the people the cause of Africa and the part they were to play in America in the redemption of their Native Land. He paid a tribute to Secretary East, and concluded by presenting the secretary, Dr. James E. East. He made an address and when he concluded Dr. Austin offered a special prayer to Heaven for Africa. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. S. W. Layton, president of Women's Auxiliary Convention: Miss Ada F. Morgan, of the Fireide School, Nashville. Term: Miss H. A. Payne, of South Africa and Rev. Dr. Ross of Coffeyville, Kans., and following a collection the close came. THE B. Y. P. U. MEETING At 6 o'clock Dr. P. James Bryant of Georgia, opened the B. Y. P. U. Mass Meeting, which was said to be one of the best in the history of the organization. Dr. Bryant delivered a strong and able address, and the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. Gray. The singing was conducted by Rev. Dr. Skipwith. Dr. E. W. D. Isaacs, the efficient secretary, whose life is being spent for the cause of young people, was presented. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. Viola T. Hill, Dr. S. E. J. Watson, Attorney Charles M. Robinson and Dr. A. J. Stokes. Prof. Aaron E. Malone and Mrs. Annie M. Malone, of Poro College, were presented by Dr. Bryant and Charles Stewart. THE LAST NIGHT'S SERVICE Thousands of people were at the night service, some of them unable to get inside. Dr. A. J. Green read the Scripture lesson; "I Know the Great Saviour," solo by Prof. Nix. "The Unlifabday," solo by request by Dr. Wlfbanks, and Vice-President Taylor, presided and presented Dr. E. W. Williams who in turn introduced the Rev. Dr. J. W. Ribbens, of Mississippi who preached the evening sermon, using as his theme, "The Everlasting Priesthood of Christ." It was a wonderful sermon. Collection followed. ALABAMA JUDGE SAYS COURTS MUST BE UPHELD (Preston News Service) Decatur, Ala., Sept. 12—Persons who take upon themselves the task of inflicting punishment on others may be actuated by highest motives but it is easy for them to debase themselves according to Judge James E. Horton, in a charge to the Morgan county jury on the activities of bands of men. Judge Horton pointed out that activities of these bands were few if at all in this section but warned the citizenship that the jurisdiction of the court in meting out punishment should not be interfered with. The judge said in part: "There has recently been an unusual number of attacks upon private citizens by masked bands and numerous persons upon one pretext or another have been taken out and whipped and severely beaten. . . . But as a spirit of lawlessness is more or less epidemic it is well we should be careful to immediately supress any acts of this kind. "There can be but one place for the meeting out of punishment and that is through the courts. The courts are instrumentalities instituted by the people for the punishment of offenders against the law. No matter what the crime, how guilty the party and how united public opinion, there are no excuses for private persons taking the execution of punishment into their own hands. Suppose in one instance the perpetrators are actuated by the highest motives and are seeking what they believe best for their communities. But our better natures are easily debased. Soon private maltice and in dividual hate will become the actuating motive." SHARON CHURCH SERVICES Sunday September 23. Corner: Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School, 11:25 A. M. Sermon: "The All-Seeing Eyes" by the Pastor. 3:30 P. M. Anniversary—Mechanic Star Friendship Association. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Organ Recital—Senior Choir, Shannon Baptist Church. Regular Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. All are welcome to our services. We desire to announce that the Lecture room of our church is being electrically wired due to the activity of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Sharon Baptist church, under the leadership of Mrs. Ellen Brown President, cooperating with the church proper. The work will be completed with the addition of an electric bulletin board now enroute from the factory. We thank the noble women of our group and their loyal friends, for this constructive improvement. Rev. R. H. Johnson B. D. Paster; W. L. Johnson. Clerk. Every day you see women with beautiful hair. Don't envy them. 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