Richmond Planet

This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET THE TWO COURSES OPEN ONE TO BE CHOSEN. THE DEPOSITORS ARE ACTING. "I had a personal talk with one of the Receivers and it was a straight talk with him. I asked him the pointed question: If they could pay fifty cents on the dollar, if they retained charge of The Mechanics Savings Bank. He replied to my question, 'No.'"—Extract from Col. C. R. Keiley's remarkable address at Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday night, September 25, 1923. "I want to impress upon you the difference between a live Bank and a dead something. It is up to you to say whether it shall be a scare-crow or a monument. If you don't sign the waiver, you will be a fool. You will be giving up an opportunity to do one of the greatest things to help your own people."—Extract from the great analytical address of Banker James D. Lecky at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, September 25, 1923. VOLUME XL, NO. 46 THE ONE TO BE "I had a personal talk with or with him. I asked him the pointer the dollar, if they retained charge replied to my question, 'No.'"—E address at Fifth Street Baptist Ch "I want to impress upon you dead something. It is up to you a monument. If you don't sign th giving up an opportunity to do o people."—Extract from the great a at the Fifth Street Baptist Church DOCK MC COY FIGHTS EXTRADITION FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO N C Extradition of Dock McCoy from the State of Pennsylvania to the town of Bailey, North Carolina, on charge of murder is being fought by Robert L. Vann, editor of the Pittsburgh Courrier and Frank R. Steward. Pittsburgh attorney, with the cooperation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced today. Mr. Steward is President of the Advancement Association's Pittsburgh branch. McCoy fled from North Carolina in 1921, because he feared lynching at the hands of a mob, though asserting his innocence of the murder he is charged with. At the request of the Pittsburgh Courrier and Mr. Steward, the N. A. A. C. P., forwarded complete data on extradition cases and also tailed graphed to Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania, urging him to refuse extradition until proof of McCoy's innocence and of the danger of lynching if he were extradited, could be presented. At a hearing held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 19, of which Messrs. Vann and Steward appeared the case was continued to October 2. Mr. Steward wrote as follows to the N. A. A. C. P.: "I want to congratulate the case for its prompt assistance in this matter. I received the data forwarded to Harrisburg and the same stood me in good stead." The N. A. A. C. P. through agents in The N. A. A. C. P. through agents in N. The N. A. C. P. is gathering facts beating on the case. MEMPHIS WOMAN FOUND SLAIN (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 5—Mrs. Sally Gurden, of South Camilla street died Tuesday night at the General Hospital after she had been picked up in an unconscious condition on Lamar avenue at the rear of the veterans hospital. According to the police Mr. Gurden has been beaten about the head with a blunt instrument. She is said to have been known to carry usable money all the time and it is thought robbery was the motive for the fatal attack. The police are investigating the affair. HAVE PINT OF "SHINE"; ARRESTED AS BOOTLEGGER Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 5.—Leroy Beal Monroe Woodlin and Charles Glenn are in jail charged with the illegal possession of liquor. It is claimed by the arresting officers that they saw Leroy Beal give or "sell" a pint of liquor to Woodlin and Glenn and when they approached the boys the partly filled bottle was thrown over a fence and the flask was broken. The officers took the men into custody and also took the broken glass as evidence of their illegal possession of liquor. It is said that when the officers are procured the men started to run and after a chase of about a block the officers succeeded in capturing them. KANSAS CITY PUTS TEST TO CO-OPERATION. (Preston News Service) Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 21. Commenting on the possibility of what can be accomplished in any community through racial cooperation the Kansas City Star has the following to say under the caption of: "Racial Cooperation:" "Successful operation of the Mercy hospital ward for children at the Wheatley Provident Negro Hospital points the way to helpful work through operation of white and colored people. The ward was established less than $n$ six months ago by means of contributions from members of both races in Kansas City. It was the interest of Dr. Katherine H. Richardson of Mercy hospital in Negro health that brought the contributions. And it was the readiness of Negroes to make use of the new facilities that accounts for the expanding service of the ward." "Now there is need of additional facilities in the form of a clinic for Negro children at the hospital. The way to meet that need already has been pointed out and the assurance that the facilities will be turned to good account has been given. There ought to be more racial co-operation of this kind in Kansas City. The effort would work out to the benefit of both races and the city as a whole." RETURNS FROM VISIT IN EAST Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 27—After spending more than five weeks visiting relatives and friends in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York Mrs. Blanch Folks, an accomplished hair dresser, has returned to her home here. While in Washington she was the guest of her brother, John Edwards; she also visited another brother in New York City. HERBIN. ILL. FEARS MORS. (Preston News Service) Marion, Ill., Sept. 25—The board of supervisors of Williamson county scene of the Herrin mine killings, in a resolution adopted last Friday, asserted that the citizens of this county are becoming alarmed and serious trouble seems imminent which is liable to break out at any moment. It is claimed that this state of feeling has been brought about on account of the alleged laxity in law enforcement and also a feeling said to exist between members of the Ku Klux Klan and the Knights of the Flaming Circle, an anti-klan organization. The resolution was forwarded to the governor's office. REV. LUCAS LEAVES NEWPORT Gives Up Mt. Olivet Pastorate Next Week. WILL GO TO HIS OLD HOME Arrangements For Separation Quietly Made With Church Officers. (Newport R. I. Herald, Sept. 25.) In accordance with arrangements made between Rev. William J. Lucas and the officers of Mt. Olivet Baptist RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1923. THE WAIVER GUARANTEES THE DEPOSITORS FIFTY PER CENT., OR HALF OF THEIR MONEY AND AS MUCH MORE AS SHALL BE REALIZED UPON THE BANK'S PRESENT ASSETS AS A "GOING INSTITUTION." THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DISCUSSION. AS MR. LECKY WELL SAYS, ONE'S OWN SELFISHNESS WOULD DEMAND THE SIGNING OF THE WAIVER. WHILE ONE'S OWN PATRIOTISM WOULD COUNTERSIGN THE ACTION. church, which he has served for a long while, the former will close my pastorate here next Wednesday and go to his old home in Louisa, Va. While few have known of the contemplated change for some time, it did not come to public notice till yesterday and then friends of Mr. Lucas began at once to arrange for a farewell banquet for him. It was not a case of formal resignation, Mr. Lucas, pretering to bring his pastorate here to a close quietly. Mr. Lucas has been pastor of Mr. Olivet Baptist church for six years and nine months, which is the longest pastorate the church has yet had. No arrangements have been made with a view to a successor, nor will there be any plans laid for some time, an omer of the church said yesterday. For some weeks, at least, the church will have a supply for the pulpit come from away. Mr. Lucas expects soon to go to Fiske University at Nashville, Tennessee, with a view to obtaining a master of arts degree. The president of the University has made Mr. Lucas a proposition which will give him an opportunity to teach while he studies. Mr. Lucas is a man of much ability as a thinker and writer and his communications on the Negro question, which have appeared in the Herald from time to time, have been scholarly efforts and have attracted much attention. In view of this it would not be surprising if he later entered upon some professional work in one of the several Negro universities of importance and prominence. Mr. Lucas will preach his tarewe's sermon next Sunday and he will be off on the following Wednesday. HOUSTON FOR POLICY CHANGES IN SCHOOL BOARD. (Preston News Service ) Washington, D. C., Oct. 6.—Attorney William L. Houston, Negro member of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, preciated a long discussion at a recent meeting of the school board when he attacked the presen- system of selecting teacher- from the roster of normal school graduates. Mr. Houston declared that an injustice was done to many of the graduates of equal rating. He rec- mended that those graduates hold- equal ratings "draw lots" to determine their rank on the eligible list. Mr. Houston pointed out that it has been the rule of the board to give positions to the normal school graduates holding the same rating in alphabetical sequence. Thus, if a graduate is fortunate enough to have a family name begin with 'A' or 'B,' she gets the position, while those graduates whose fami- names begin with letters further down the alphabet must wait until other vacancies occur. "This is a gross inju- tice to most of the graduates of the normal schools of Washington" declared Attorney Houston. The Baptist Ministers Conference. The Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity began its Fall session at Ebenezer Baptist church last Monday. The meeting was well attended, Dr. A. A. Graham, corresponding secretary Lott Caryy Foreign Mission Convention was present and delivered a great address. A full attendance will be expected next Monday. PILING UP THE AMOUNT WHICH IS NECESSARY TO VACATE THE RECEIVERSHIP. The depositors of the Mechanies Savings Bank are now thoroughly aroused as a result of the mammoth meeting held at the Fifth Street Baptist Church at which meeting the whit-Advisory Committee made its report favoring the plan for vacating the receivership. All last week and this week depositors have been visiting the Planet Office. 311 N. 4th street to sign the petition to Judge William A. Mounce and organizations have been auth oizing the signing of the same in order to bring about the early re-opening of the bank, the guaranteeing of half of their deposits and the paying of twenty per cent. cash of the 50 per cent. WHEN MONEY WILL BE PAID. As soon as 2 sufficient number have signed the waiver and the other are in line, steps will be taken to bring about a realization of the hopes of every patriotic citizen in this community regardless of color. Col. C. R. Kelley and his Advisory Committee declined to recommend the plan until they had satisfied themselves that the same was feasible and the depositors signed their hopes would be realized. Having convinced themselves on this score they proceeded to make the effort of Tuesday, September 25th at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. Mr. Leonard D. Cephas, 807 N. Second street is still visiting depositors for signatures. A telephone call at the Planet Office will bring him to your door. SIGNING STATIONS Dr. Albert A. Tennant has made arrangements for signatures at his residence, N. W. corner of 4th and Clay streets. The sooner all of the signatures are secured the better. Lists are being prepared of those, who have not signed so that the people everywhere may know just who signed and who did not in aiding one of the most remarkable resuscitations and re-establishment of a banking institution ever known in this country. People, who have not signed are delaying not only themselves in getting their money, but delaying those, who have already signed. They all mean well; let them get busy. Sign now. A SIGNIFICANT DECLARATION It is a significant fact that State Corporation Counsel. Hon. Oscar Schumach stated that it was only on account of the well-known loyalty and patriotism of the Virginia colored people, that he believed the Mechanics Savings Bank could be reopened and this was re-echoed by Col. C. R. Keley, who is about the best posted Southerner on racial conditions of the Southland anywhere to be found in this country. Certainly he is an expert so far as the conditions apply to Virginia colored folks. "Advisory Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, "Baptist Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. "Baptist Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. "Gentlemen:—I am writing to express the hope that some plan may be worked out by which the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank may be saved from any considerable loss. I wish to commend you for your efforts in endeavoring to protect the depositors and the good name and financial standing of the institution. I sincerely hope that it will be possible to reopen the doors of this institution, and that it may again enjoy the confidence and patronage formerly bestowed upon it. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. —Mrs. Maria Jackson, who has been indisposed is improving under the skillful treatment of Dr. Wm. H. Hughes and Dr O. B. H. Bowser. —Funeral Director Alpheus Scott, who has been indisposed for several weeks is much improved. —Mr. Edward Johnson, Sr., of 29 Petersburg Pike, who has been sick for the past 3 weeks is slowly conversing. —Mrs. Julia Morris of Pittsburgh, Pa., was elaborately entertained on last Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, 1509 Stockton street, South Richmond. Mrs. Morris will leave next week for her home. Mr. Junius Fowikes arrived in the city last week from Buffalo, N. Y., and is looking well. —Mr. Clifford Cheatham arrived in the city this week from Buffalo and is looking the picture of health. Mr. H. Kirkland Cogbill visited Richmond this week. He is now with the printing department of Howard University. —Mrs. John T. Mosby of Turpin street, had the misfortune to fall in her yard last week splintering a bone in her wrist. —Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser who has been suffering from a painful injury, due to a fall in her home, is somewhat improved. —Mrs. F. M. Brown and other ladies of Church Hill led a wonderful surprise on Mrs. Sarah A. Mosley, 1010 N. 22nd street. —Mr. R. H. Fulcher from Washington, D. C., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sarah Mosley. —Mr. N. G. Booker, accompanied by his Madame and mother left last Wednesday for a touring trip North. A card from him at Washington states that he arrived there safely. —Mr. J. R. Jackson of Swarthmore, Pa., called to see us and left us $2.00 for our Defense Fund. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1235 Orleans Street, Baltimore, Maryland MRS. P. M. B. HODGE HONORED Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge of Danville, Va., one of the faithful and unriring workers in a great many organizations has been highly honored by the Va. Baptist State Sunday School Convention at its Fifty-fourth Annual Session at Christiansburg, Va., August 1923. She was presented a handsome Gold Medal which reads thus: "Presented to Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge by the Va., Baptist S. S. Convention for Faithful Service, August 1923." Mrs. Hodge enjoys the distinction of being the oldest female member in point of attendance in this body which is now fifty-four years. Our prayers and best wishes for her. PROF. W. P. EPPS. Pres. PROF. W. F. GRASTY. Rec. Sec. S OPEN TORS ARE ACTING. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. Richmond, Virginia, September 25, 1923. By Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. gentlemen:—I am writing to express the hope that some plan may be out by which the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank may be from any considerable loss. I wish to commend you for your efforts in ing to protect the depositors and the good name and financial standing institution. I sincerely hope that it will be possible to reopen the doors institution, and that it may again enjoy the confidence and patronage bestowed upon it. Dmond, Virginia, September 25, 1923. R. Keiley, Chairman, Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. ing to express the hope that some plan may be visitors of the Mechanics Savings Bank may be ess. I wish to commend you for your efforts in visitors and the good name and financial standing hope that it will be possible to reopen the doors may again enjoy the confidence and patronage "Very truly yours, "GEORGE AINSLIE, Mayor." TIMONIAL RITY. Integrity. St. News, Va. October 2, 1923. ASKS N. C. GOVERNOR TO HALT DEPORTATION OF NEGROES BY MOB I read will are the account in Richmond. RINGING TESTIMONIAL TO INTEGRITY. A Testimonial to Integrity. Newport News, Va.. October 2, 1923. My Dear Mr. Mitchell—I read with keen interest and pleasure the adjournment of your great meeting in Richmond, having in view means of reopening your banking institution. The vast num ber present at meeting, indicates that only the interest of the people in the reopening of the bank, but their complete and full confidence in you. You were embarrassed by the closing of the bank before its ample assets to meet every demand could be passed on by an impartial public. The people are beginning to see the light. Upon receipt in New York of information that an armed mob of 200 whites were rounding up colored citizens of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, and deporting them on freight trains, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on September 28 sent the following telegram to Governor Cameron Morrison, at Raleigh, North Carolina's capital. Press dispatches report that an armed mob of two hundred citizens of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, are today rounding up all male Negroes in Spruce Pine and vicinity and deporting them on freight trains because of an alleged attack by a Negro upon an aged white woman. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is requesting of you information regarding correctness of this report and is also asking that you as Governor of the State use all powers at your command to protect the civil and constitutional rights of colored citizens who are being driven from their homes and jobs regardless of their innocence or guilt. The attitude of the depositors, as shown by their vote in the meeting, has heartened and encouraged the Colored people throughout the State, and is a reaffirmation of the high estimation, as to your integrity, in which you are held by a vast majority of the colored people of the State. The most touching and beautiful aspect of your fight to reopen the bank is seen in this: That while you stand convicted of. wrong doing, and under suspended sentence pending your appeal, you seem to have lost sight of what you may probably suffer, in your zeal and yearning and unflagging hope that the depositors whom you represent shall not lose. Besides the telegram to Governor Morrison, the N. A. A. C. P. is taking steps to ascertain facts in connective documents during the disturbance from other persons in North Carolina. Believing as I do, in the wisdom and justice of a great God, I cannot believe that such manifestations of unselfish work for others will go unrewarded. My illness prevented me from attending the meeting; and I hope at some future time to be able to express my sincere regards for you to a Richmond audience. Cordially and sincerely yours, J. THOMAS NEWSOME Watch for the Grand Organ Recital given by Mr. George W. Howell, assisted by other local talent at the Sharon Baptist church, Sunday, October 28. at 8:15 P. M. Sunday, October 7, at St. Luke Baptist Church, in North Christian Castle, 727 Netherton Road 9:30 A. M. A Wide-Awake Sunday School, Mr. Alonza B. Jones, Supt. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Joseph Johnson one of Richmond's finest young Divines will preach a special gospel message to a large and appreciative audience. Come and hear the young pulpitreer. Rev. T. J. King has returned from Los Angeles, California where he attended the session of the National Baptist Convention. He reports the convention as being in splendid condition. He went by way of El Paso Texas and returned by way of San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs and other points of interest. He was much improved by the trip. 7 to 8 P. M. A. Live Baptist Young People's Union Miss Estelle Williams President 8:00 P. M. Rev. Joseph Johnson will deliver his second stirring sermon and close the day at the St. Luke Baptist church. Last Sunday, September 30th, standing room was at a premium because of the over-crowding and interest of friends and visitors who flocked to the new church to lend it aid and assistance. We expect more next Sunday, October the 7th. MANY COLORED MEN IN BIG STOKES' CASE. Rev. E. D. Coffee. A. B. Pastor; Alonza B. Jones, Church Clerk. Chicago, III. Oct. 4.—It seems that Mrs. W. E. D. Stokes has about secured enough evidence to convict four or five Negroes, who are alleged to have conspired with Mr. Stokes in an effort to defame her character. Among some of the Negroes mentioned in connection with the conspiracy are: Charles Burnish John Scott, Miss Tillie Philips and others. The Junior Choir of the Fifth St. Baptist Church will furnish the entire program at the October session of the Richmond District Sunday School Union tomorrow at the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond, at 3:30 P. M. Mr. E. J. Cunningham is president of the Union. --- Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor, Richmond Planet, R chmond, Va. EXTRA! EXTRA! --- PRICE, FIVE CENTS GRAND ORGAN RECITAL REV. DR. KING RETURNS --- (Preston Newa Service) The Beating of Colored Women a Cause of Negro Exodus LOUISIANA NEWSPAPER CITES ONE REASON WHY NEGROES ARE LEAVING SHREVEPORT 1TW0 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 59 Fifth Avenue, New York, today made public extracts from an open letter published September 22 by the Shreveport Sun, a colored Louisiana news paper, citing the beating of colored women by white men as a cause of the Negro exodus from that section. The Shreveport Sun gives the following eye-witness' stories: "On Friday morning, September 14, between 7 and 8 o'clock, I was coming to town on the Highland Car. At one of the stops in Kings Highway, I heard the conductor ask, 'What did you say?' On blowing around I found that he was talking to a young colored woman—the only one on the car. He opened the door of the car, the woman leaped from the car and began running. The conductor left his car and chased her nearly a block. When no overtook her, he struck her several times with his fist, holding his car key in the other hand. The woman showed no right at all, her only sense being an attempt to escape; but this proved insufficient and the brave heroic conductor gave the defenseens helpless colored woman a sound beating on the public highway. "Several white men and a few colored men were on the car. No one word was said in the defense of this unprotected, helpless colored woman. The white men said nothing because, possibly, they did not care to be mixed up with the affair, and the colored men said nothing because they knew that it would mean additional trouble in which they would get the worst of the deal regardless to the rightness on their stand." TWO WHITE MEN BEAT COLORED GIRL "A few weeks ago two white men beat a 15 year old colored girl on Marshall street in sight of the Four Office Building in the presence of many people, states another colored citizen who was struck in the face by one of the assailants of the girl whee he attempted to rescue her. "The colored girl," states Eye Witness, was going up Marshall street. When she passed two white men, for some reason, which I did not learn one of the men slapped her down. When she stood on her feet again, the other white man knocked her down with his fist. Then I went to the girl and picked her up. When I straggled up, one of the men struck me for the face with his fist, but I told the girl to go on in the opposite direction, which she did and thus escaped additional brutal treatment. I knew I was in for trouble when I attempted to lift the girl from the ground, but I decided that the risk was necessary. Nobody said anything in defense of this helpless girl or me, although several persons were lookers-on. No arrests were made—the girl simply was given a public thrashing on the public high way, and being only a Negro, there was nothing said or done about it." SHOOTS MAN FROM (Preston News Service.) Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 20.—Mystery surrounds shooting of Prince Adison who claims that a white man in a speeding automobile shot him last Wednesday night as he passed. Adison says that he does not know the man. At the time of the shooting Adison was on his way home from work. The authorities are investigating the affair. Adison told the police that he was walking south along the St. Augustine highway and was near Pringleton's store about two miles from the city limits of South Jacksonville, when three automobiles came up behind him running at a rapid rate of speed. Adison said he turned to the side of the road to allow the machines to pass and that someone in the middle car fired one shot at him. He said that no believed there were three men in the car, all of them white. The bullet lodged in Addison's groin and was removed by Dr. P. E. Wattz who was summoned. Addison was taken to the hospital by passing motor lists. N. Y. SEEKS TO ANNUL KU KLUX CHARTER --- (Preston News Service) Albany, N. Y., Sept. 26—State Deputy Attorney General Griffin has announced that on last Saturday he petitioned the Supreme Court to annul the state charters of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and its auxiliary the Kamella. The petition was a sequel to the recent order issued by Supreme Court Justice Staley, directing the organizations to show cause why they should not be enjoined from exercising the powers conferred upon them by their charters. According to information received from Buffalo it is said that Supreme Court Justice Pierce alleges that the incorporation papers were changed he between the time he approved them and their submission to Secretary of State Hamilton. Justice Staley says that before acting on the petition he desires to give Justice Pierce an opportunity to testify regarding the alteration of the klan papers as alleged. DESPERATE GUN FIGHT HALTED BY POLICE. (Prenton news service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 21.—Charles Dixon and Irvin Eaton fought a gun duel at the residence of Mrs. Lillian Taylor in Morgan street last Friday afternoon. It is said that three shots were fired, but neither man was injured. Neighbors sent in a riot call and the police from Center Avenue station responded and arrested six persons. Two, who were struck over the head with the weapons were the only one to receive injuries. It is said that the trouble started over jealousy about a woman. Those arrested were: Charles Dixon, Irvin Eaton, Mrs. Lillian Taylor, Missie Haskins, Charles Scarborough and Annias Green. According to the police, Dixon called at the Morgen street house and threatened to kill Mrs. Taylor, and it alleged to have struck her on the head with the but of a revolver. Eaton, who was in another room, heard Mrs. Taylor's screams and ran to her aid and he was also struck on the head by Dixon. Dixon and Eaton opened fire at each other and, according to the police, Dixon on fired three shots at Eaton and Eaton on fired six at Dixon. All the balls lodged in the walls and ceiling. Scar borough and Miss Haskins were released following a hearing in police court. The others were held for further hearing. L. AND N. KILLS ONE AND SERIOUSLY INJURES TWO (Preston News Service) Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 20.—Walter Vincent and Will Little were seriously injured last Tuesday evening when an L. and N. passenger train struck an automobile in which they and a stranger were riding, killing the stranger instantly and demolishing the automobile. Vincent and Little are in the St. Vincent's hospital where little hope for their recovery is held. THE CARNEGIE RIOT SUSPECTS ARE FREED (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 27.—After a long drawn-out hearing last Thursday morning and afternoon, during which many witnesses were questioned, 12 suspects arrested for riot and inciting to riot in connection with the attack on the Ku Klux Klan parade in Carnegie on the evening of August 25th, during which a marcher was slain and several others wounded, were discharged by Alderman Anderson, who said that he released the accused men because the evidence was conflicting. COLUMBUS HOLDS A BIG CELEBRATION (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 28.—A barbecue of 20 roast pigs, a large number of hickens and fish formed a part of the Emancipation Day celebration held here last Saturday at Livingston Avenue Park under the supervision of the East End Club. Among other features of the day's program included a band concert, a mock wedding, horseshoe pitching, races for boys and girls and an address by Hon. Randolph Walton among other prominent orators who told of the race's progress and the prospects for future development. MISS PROCTOR GRANTED A NEW PATENT ON HAIR BRUSH. 1.1 (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 28.—Through her potent attorney Miss Jerrie M. Proctor, President of the Strait Tex Chemical Company, of this city, was advised that additional patern rights had been finally granted by the U. S. Patent Office declaring her hair straightening brush to be an "original new and useful invention for the straightening of the hair." According to Miss Proctor, this straightening brush will greatly facilitate the treatment of the hair and will prove a blessing to women of my race. The brush is so designed and constructed as to do away with the harsh effects so common with the old fashioned combs. It will hold heat longer, and embodies the additional quality of holding just the proper amount of heat to straighten the hair without danger of becoming too hot to the injury and detriment of the hair. Miss Proctor stated that arrangements were being made to have the brush manufactured in large quantities and that she hoped to produce it at a price that is popular and within reach of every woman. "For the past fifteen years I have been studying and experimenting with a view of perfecting a hair straightening device that combined neatness durability and quality and above all—one that would actually do the work. I am highly gratified that my new brush has all these features." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COURTS ARE TRYING TO BREAK UP SOUTHERN PRACTICE. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Sept. 27.—It is saak that judges and officials in various parts of the North are determined to break up the common practice of Negroes carrying guns. It is claimed that in the South Negroes and whites make a common practice to carry concealed weapons. The Negroes migrating from the South endeavor to continue that custom in the North, which naturally proves a menace to the best interests of public peace in Northern cities. Arthur L. Wavers, charged with carrying a pistol, was convicted in the United States Branch of the Police Court last Thursday by Judge Schult and sentenced to serve six months in jail without the alternative of paying a fine. KLANSMAN ARRESTED AFTER COMPAINT (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 27—Four men were arrested late last Friday night at Mt. Washington after more than a dozen complaints had been received at the Mt. Washington police station that they had stopped an auto mobile and had a large cross in their possession. Police say they found the cross planted on the hillside overlooking the city and a box of powder beneath it. One of the men arrested bad a loaded revolver and the other ten red lights. HARRY CLAYTON TOOK SOME; LEFT SOME; JAILED. (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Sept. 28.—Harry P. Clayton a prosthetic dentist at the Mount Alto Hospital, was arrested by special investigators of the Veterans' Bureau on charges of theft of gold bridgework material. Clayton is alleged to have confessed to the investigators that He had sent five shipments of gold to a Buffalo dental concern during the past year. According to the officers Clayton is alleged to have purloined a small amount of gold from each bridgework he constructed and it is believed that he obtained approximately $1,000 worth of metal during the last year, although the sale price received for it is alleged to be less than a third of that sum. Investigation of the case is to be continued with an alm of implicating others. ALMOST KILLED BY TRAIN --- (Preston news service) Statesville, N. C., Sept. 28. Alonzo Davidson was instantly killed last Wednesday and the machine which he was driving completely demolished by an Eastbound passenger train at the Elmwood station, eight miles east of here. Witnesses to the tragedy state that the machine choked down on the tracks just as train No. 22 which does not stop at Elmwood arrived making the usual speed of that fast train. Davidson remained in the machine, but a white man who was with him jumped and was saved from injury. Davidson's head was decapitated and his body torn to pieces. CARRIED PISTOL; FINED $100. (Proston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 28—Hobert Fitz, recently arrived, here from Madison, N. C., was fined $100 in Center avenue police court last Friday morning on a charge carrying a loaded pistol and alleged to have attempted to hold up another colored man, Ernest Puckley. WILEY JOHNSON SENT TO ATLANTA FOR 3 YEARS (Preston News Service) Erie, Pa. Sept. 28.—Wiley Johnson, of Pittsburgh, was given three years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta when he admitted picking up a parcel post sack filled with packages in the United States District Court here last Friday. Johnson was not in the employ of the Government, but employees of the Ferry Street Station of the post office saw Johnson take the sack and notified Inspector Joyce, who arrested him. POPULAR YOUNG LADY DEAD. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 28.—Miss Etnel Cole, beautiful and popular daughter of Mrs George W. Cole and the late G. W. Cole, nationally known as one of the greatest detectives that ever lived died at her home in Oakland last Saturday morning at 30'clock following an illness of three weeks' duration. The death of Miss Cole makes the fourth death to occur in the Cole family within the past two years; first being Walter Cole, who won distinction in France and was decorated for bravery by the French government; then last Spring Detective Cole passed away then about three weeks ago a first cousin of Miss Cole died after a short illness. Besides her mother she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George Gould and Miss Lulu Cole and two brothers George W. and John, all of Pittsburgh. --- THE PRESIDENT WON'T INTERFERE IN OKLAHOMA'S TROUBLES (Preston News Service.) Washington, D. C., September According to announcement from the White House last Saturday President Coolidge sees no reason to interfere in the Oklahoma klan situation. If any federal laws are violated, the United States Marshal and district attorney) on the scene will take proper action, without advice from Washington, it was said at the White House. PHILADELPHIA REAL ESTATE MAN VISITS PITTSBURGH. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Seph 27—Raymond E. Martin, son of Isadore Martin prominent real estate and insurance broker of Philadelphia, spent several days in Pittsburgh last week on business. Mr. Martin was highly pleased with the way Negroes of this city are buying homes, but pointed out that it appeared to him that Negroes were being gouged by having to pay such exorbitant prices for the property they purchased. MANY TEACHERS IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK. (Preston News Service) Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 27.—Much interest is being shown in the opening of the public schools here. It appears that Negro children are showing a greater eagerness to attend school this year than ever. Among the 75 teachers in the public schools here 23 of them are Negroes. It is said that Negro teachers will have to instruct more pupils per teacher than the whites. An effort is being made by Negroes to have the teaching staff increased. ANTI-KLAN BRANCH IN COLUMBUS. OHIO. (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 27—First steps towards organization of a local branch of the American Unity League an anti-klan organization, were taken last Wednesday at Columbus hotel when Ralph Ewry, Indiana State representative, and M. V. Skinner organizer of Indiana addressed several hundred persons. It is said that offices of the league, the avowed purpose of which is to fight the klan, have been established in West Gay street. According to the information gained from the students a member pledges himself to support the American Unity League against the Ku Klux Klan and other organizations which would separate him from the rights granted by the constitution of the United States. No Negroes attended the meeting, and as to whether Negroes will be admitted to membership has not yet been ascertained. Detroit Hair Dresser Visits Pittsburg $ ^{g} $ (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 21.—Miss Moleo C. Clement, a successful hair dresser, of Detroit Michigan spent several days in this city visiting her sister Mrs. L. B. McNheimer of Wooster street. Miss Clement is connected with the famous hair and beauty establishment of Madame Martin on Gratior avenue and Rivard street JILTED SUITOR KILLS GIRL'S LITTLE SISTER (Preston News Service) Leetsdale, Pa. Sept. 21.—A bullet fired by Joseph Smith, whose proposal of marriage had been rejected by her older sister, struck and killed Miss Mary Green, aged 11 years in the yard of her home last Tuesday night. It is stated that Smith has called at the Green home earlier in the evening to visit Miss Camella Green, Mary's sister, and during the evening Smith is alleged to have proposed marriage to Miss Camella and when she refused Smith is said to have become enraged, drew a revolver and fired one shot. He was arrested a short time after the shooting. SAN ANTONIO FORBIDS MASKED PARADES. (Preston News Service) San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 20—Declarating that an emergency existed which required action necessary for the immediate preservation of pubir safety Mayor Tobin last Tuesday morning called the city commissioners in extra session and passed an ordinance prohibiting masked parades in San Antonio. The ordinance is aimed at the Ku Klux Klan, following the public announcement that a "naturalization" ceremony would be held on Friday. The announcement stated that 25,000 klansmen would be present. Rumors are current that the klan intends to marsh under hoods and robes through the streets of this city. Mayor Tobin was elected on an anti klan platform and has often said that if the klan ever parades in San Antonio it will be over his dead body. Mayor Tobin was for 20 years sheriff of Bexar county, and has been one of the most vigorous opponents of the klan in Texas. --- PREGNANT TOPICS ON MEN & THINGS WHAT'S MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO DO, IS THE QUESTION. (Preston News Service.) OHIO., September 30.—We are to spread the TRUTH and spread FALSE PROPAGANDA in the question that confronts weeks ago. They took the lives of the South and the gov't from going North. As aanda that is going the roar Dailies, the following is commercial Appeal under day "THE TREK BACK HOME." Northern and Eastern lands of Negroes who have the tide has turned. The day the industrial centers to part of a land flowing will be willing and able to have, in the majority of one away of money pay for the who took their flight northwest constant work day in and out of the farms and in other been accustomed to ww own inclination prompted the big industrial plants employment that is galling we want to come back South to them. And, those who are willing and receive something that they got in the South he off financially than they ww of cases not so well off. As in the big towns are do smaller communities or one have no one there as their eniency in food and clothes creates. Besides the three winter is entering their min their hopes toward the section to their natures. In the latter may be expected either be sent for or else the gg them back. And they are learned. Experience may being one and the lessons notten. The trek back honestly it will be a wiser one. PRESENTATION CUT CON MAY PORTEND PROFESSIONAL REPRESS COLUMBUS, OHIO., September 30. Whether or not it is more advantageous to spread the TRUTH and LET MORE GO NORTH, or to spread FALSE PROPAGANDA and KEEP THEM HERE, is the question that confronted Southern White Employers some weeks ago. They took their problem to the Newspaper Editors of the South and the game started to discourage Negroes from going North. As an indication of the concerted propaganda that is going the rounds in the various leading Southern Dailies, the following is an editorial that appeared in the Commercial Appeal under date of September 12, under the caption "THE TREK BACK HOME:" "Reports from Northern and Eastern cities that were the objectives of thousands of Negroes who have migrated from the South are that the tide has turned. The disillusioned Negroes have found that the industrial centers to which they were attracted are no part of a land flowing with milk and honey. Those who have been willing and able to stand the hard toil demanded of them have, in the majority of cases, received something more in the way of money pay for their efforts. But any number of those who took their flight northward are of the kind who do not want constant work day in and day out, six or seven days a week. On the farms and in other places in the South such Negroes have been accustomed to work largely as the weather and their own inclination prompted them, but under stern foremen of the big industrial plants they have been held to a constant employment that is galling to them. Many of them have quit and want to come back South, but no inducements are being offered to them. "On the other hand, those who are willing and able to stand the hard daily toil and receive something more in the way of money pay than they got in the South have found out that they are no better off financially than they were down here, and in the majority of cases not so well off. They have learned that living expenses in the big towns are double and treble what they were in the smaller communities or on the farms of the South. And they have no one there as they have in the South to supply the deficiency in food and clothes that their own natural improvidence creates. Besides the threat of the same cold they suffered last winter is entering their minds, as other terrors do, and turning their hopes toward the section that is more congenial in its climate to their natures. "Any number of the latter may be expected back in the South because they will either be sent for or else they will save enough themselves to bring them back. And they should be the better for what they have learned. Experience may be a costly teacher, but it is a convincing one and the lessons learned from it are not so easily forgotten. The trek back home may be a sadder journey, but assuredly it will be a wiser one." 0.0.0 SOUTH'S REPRESENTATION CUT IN NATIONAL CONVENTION MAY PORTEND REDUCTION IN CONCRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION (Lincoln News Service.) N, October 1.—Apportion the Publican National Convent here. The Republican N passed mandate of the convic list of the number of this was the culmination to give the Solid South s sed upon its capacity to t WASHINGTON, October 1.—Apportionment for representation in the Republican National Convention of 1924 is the topic of discussion here. The Republican National Committee, following an expressed mandate of the convention of 1920, announced the tentative list of the number of delegates and their representation. This was the culmination of thirty years of growing sentiment to give the Solid South some sort of regular political status based upon its capacity to think and vote in a national way, rather than upon sectional and racial motives accruing from the Civil War. With the South uncompromisingly Democratic, due to the un-American methods practiced there by that party in robbing colored citizens of their right to vote, it has long been the sense of the Republican Party to TREAT with that section upon its ABILITY or DISPOSITION to DELIVER REPUBLICAN ELECTION RETURNS. Action upon this problem has been long under consideration, and during the halcyon days of Quay and Platt it came near being placed into operation. The Republican Party has patiently waited with the hope that the DEMOCRATIC SOUTH would, through EDUCATION and ENVIRONMENT, be able to THINK ABOVE ITS RACIAL PREJUDICES. But as time went on that section became more deeply intrenched in its position of disfranchisement and more closely chained to its idols. This was due to the encouragement, aid and abetment rendered it by the National Democratic Party, which would be read entirely out of court, but for the electoral votes obtained from the South and the South's denial of the right of franchise to its colored citizens. It is for this reason that Northern Democrats not only approve but openly FOSTER the DISFRANCHISEMENT of the COLORED VOTER IN THE SOUTH. By so doing, the DEMOCRATIC PARTY STARTS into every national election with the electoral vote of the SOLID SOUTH as an ACE IN THE HOLE. Here lies the indisputable fact that any protestations of friendship for the Negro volunteered by the Democrats of the North is a delusion and a snare. The vote of the Solid South is worth more to the Democratic Party than all of the colored people in the world. It is presumed that the Republican Convention had this in mind when it ordered REPRESENTATION bastd upon 2,500 VOTES ACTUALLY CAST in each Congressional District for the Republican candidate for President, thus reducing the prestige and representation in a Republican Convention to actual terms of interest in Republican principles. Tennessee, a Southern State, for instance, gets two more delegates on account of its electoral vote being recorded for Harding. The conclusion is irresistible that the action of the National Committee in executing the order of the Convention of 1920 is a FORE-RUNNER OF A REDUCTION OF REPRESENTATION FROM THE SOUTH IN CONGRESS. In fact, this can do nothing else but follow as a corollary. And this is the one thing that will revive the sense of justice in the South, from which the Negro may receive his just dues. 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JOHN JOHN MITCHELL, JR., --- We Print Any and Everything 'Print-able" ```markdown ``` 311 N. 4th St.. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- Correspondence. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKIE, VA., October 2.—Mr. W. R. Shaas, of Ninth Avenue, left Monday evening for Columbus, O., and Pittsburgh. On his return he will stop in Washington. Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D., D. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church preached to a large audience Sunday morning. Several white friends were present and expressed their appreciation of the wonderful sermon. At night Dr. Hatcher spoke from Genesis 16th chapter. He dwelt upon the broken marriage vows so prevalent in this most Christian government of the world. It was gleaned from the Doctor's discourse that the evil days are at hand and the fulfillment of the Blessed, Lord's return night. Let us watch and wait for Him like Daniel of old. There was one accession for the day. Mr. Henry Steward, of Ninth Avenue, N. W. died Monday of A. M. after an illness of three weeks. He was one of Roanoke's pioneer citizens and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Marshall Calloway, of Ninth Avenue, died here Monday, October 1. Another of our pioneer citizens passed to the Great Beyond after a long lingering illness of more than two years, which baffled the skill of science. He was treated by the best in our city, but to no avail. The funerals of these pioneers will be held jointly Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, in which both of these aged seers had lived and labored together for many years. They also resided in the same block. Mr. and Mrs. Minnie Martin, of Winston Salem, N. C. are in the city having returned here last week. They will spend a while here at 501 Second Street, N. W. She is the only daughter of Mrs. Purroughs. Mr. Peter Abbott, of Ninth Avenue who has been critically ill, is much improved at this writing. Mr. Robert Toffer is reported ill this week. Mrs. Showalter, of Sixth Avenue and Mrs. Joplin, who has been quite ill, are much improved. Mrs. Mittie Potter, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who spent two weeks visiting Miss Margie Dehaven. Left for home accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Victoria Kester, who will spend a week in Pittsburgh before going to her home in Youngstown, O. Mrs. Potter visited her sisters, Mrs. Rosa Crocker and Mrs. Sophia Powell, of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher and Mrs. Kate T. Boland left Sunday night for Brooklyn, N. Y. to attend a convention. Remember that M. Stanfield will furnish you with The Planet, Chicago Defender, Pittsburg Courrier, The Cissis and six kinds of pills for your aches and ills. Salvasalme, the best tale known to the human family. Mr. Joe Polinderter is a cog this week. Mr. Emma Wright, 722 Gainsboro Avenue, who visited the city several weeks ago, packed her household goods and shipped them to Pittsburgh, Pa., where she will make her future home and spend her latter days with her children, Mrs. Ella Stanton, 2819 Webster Avenue and her son, Mr. J. A. Wright. She left for her Pittsburgh home Monday afternoon, via Columbus. In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Margaret Burks who departed this life three years ago, September 18, 1920: Three years of deepest sorrow. Three years of deepest sorrow, Three years of grief and pain. Our wounded hearts cannot be healed Until we meet again. Our dear mother now is sleeping, No care is on her brow: Oh, blame us not for weeping. For we have no mother now. —The family, Sisters and Brothers and her daughter, Bessie Reynolds, of Wytheville, Va. CHICAGO NOTES. J. Finley Wilson of Washington, D.C. C. Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks arrived in the city in time to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, prominent evangelist of the A. M. E. connection and recently elected Grand Daughter Ruler of Daughters of Elks. Funeral was held from Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church Saturday and was largely attended. Leaving the city Sunday Mr. Wilson stopped at Martingburg. W. Va., to organize a lodge there. During his stay here, he was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, 4114 Calumet Avenue. Mrs. Florence Emery was hostess at a party given September 13th in honor of her husband. L. F. Emery, at the residence of Mrs. Lavinia Nettles, 4319 Vincennes Avenue. Gus Rogers, 1450 W. 109th Place, Morgan Park, has returned to his duties in the post office following his vacation spent meeting through Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Mrs. Gertrude Barrett Taylor of Richmond, Va., is visiting indefinitely in the city with friends, as the house guest of Mrs. Grace J. Netherland. 3558 Federal street, a Virginian and once a resident of Richmond, where her mother and other relatives now reside. Mrs. Estella Adams 4639 Vincennes Avenue is back home again after a three weeks visit, with relatives and friends in Kansas City, Kans., and Mo. Mrs. Adams is an officer of Guth Temple No. 72 S. M. T. Hon. William H. Fields, National grand master of A. U. K. and D. of. A has returned to St. Louis. Mo., his head quarters after a business trip of several days to the city. Miss Blanch Smith, a graduate of Fisk University and the Chicago Normal Al college, has taken up duties as teacher in the Archer Avenue Public School. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mrs. Martha Smith of Rockford, Ill. Achille Landry of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan, a representative of the Milton Mercantile Agency 3638 State street is in the city a few days this week looking after business. Mrs. Mary Lour Burch of Pulaski, Tenn., spent five days in the city recently with her brother, William Jones, the grocer, 3638 State St., the first time they had mtt in ten years. Mrs. Burch was accompanied by Mrs. M. Turner, her friend, also of Pulaski. Rev. and Mrs. George Holt and Mrs. Martha Smith of Rockford, Ill. were among the many attendants to the A. M. E. Conference held in the city the past week. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES Newtown, Va., Oct. 2.—Several per- sons of this section attended the Mattaponi Sunday School Union held with the New Morning Star Baptist Sunday School; the Union's growing under the leader-ship of its president, Mr. D. C. Dabney. Rev. R. N. Lawson, preached to a very appreciative audience at St. Paul church. King William County last Sunday. He was accompanied on the trip by Mr. Thomas Harvey. The work on the Training School is progressing nicely. The farmers are busy getting ready for their Fall seedings. Rev. G. F. Holmes and Mrs. Thomas Harvey have been on the sick list, but are much improved now. Mr. William Holmes purchased a car recently. Los Angeles, California: Metropolitan Baptist Church Rev. M. C. Carter, D. D. Pastor. Dear Editor, subscribers and readers of this most valuable paper, it gives me no small degree of pleasure to speak of one of your great Eastern preachers, of whom I had read about and heard so many people talk about. Its the Rev. Dr. W. H. Skipwith, noted evangelist, preacher and singer, who has been speaking for my people three weeks and I must confess as others have, we have never had a man on the coast like him or to equal him. He knows his stuff and when it comes to evangelical singing, he is in a class by himself. During the National Baptist convention here, solos, duets, and a chorus of 200 voices sang; preachers preached; but when the president wanted spiritual life put 'into the audience of fully eight thousand people, it took a Skip with to lead them. Though leading an audience of ruthy eight or ten thousand people, that sweet and tender voice of his could be heard distinctively above the crowd. We are trying to get Dr. Skipwith to remain in these parts six months as his greatly needed, but he seems bent on going East about the first of December. We are in need of more good preachers on the coast. M. C. CARTER, 1426 E. 16th Street $700 in 2 Hours? That's what Ryan made by wearing the Mystic Egyptian Lock Ring. Why Be Unlucky? FAME, FORTUNE, MAP PINESS, SUCCESS IN LOVE & BUSINESS are said by many men and women to have come to them with this SACRED SCARAB RING. Wear it and make it! Makes a Desirable Gift, GUA! ANTEED STERLING SILVER. Cash with Order, $1.45, U.O.D. $1, Two-kings, Cash, $2.75, U.O.D. $2.85, Money back if not entitled. ChalensSupplyHouse 5. Dearborn Street Dept. 321, Chicago, Ill. Collection Newspaperman Editor B. J. Davis, Atlanta. Collection Friend M. F. Longist. Mary F. Owens. (William Jenkins) Mrs. Alice Norrell L. T. Johnson Rev. Robert J. Jackson. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge. R. W. Whiting. Mrs. Angie Burnett Collection Dr. A. A. Tennant A Friend W. A. Wilson Jex. B. Kefford, Waterbury. Conn. A Friend Chester Carter A Friend A Friend A Friend Thomas Byrd A Friend Mrs. Harriet Blunt S. S. S. Mrs. Lucy Dabbs A Friend Mrs. A. G. Thompson Donation Pocahontas Lodge No. 41, K. of P. Pocahontas, Va. Lawyer J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, W. Va. Mrs. Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson Mrs. Annie Sharrah Mrs. Suste T. Winston B. F. Morrell, Jamestown, R. I. Mrs. Elonora Jones Donation L. R. Woolridge, Glas..... gow, Va..... Mrs. Isabella Betts, Sutherlin. Va..... Mrs. Mary N. Gay Norfolk..... Mrs. Lula Outlaw, Franklin..... Va..... Mary S. B. Hill, Farmville, Va. Nettle Grant, Boykins..... Mrs. B. Brown, Covington..... Vo. Mes. Lillie Byrd. Newport 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. ```markdown ``` THE RICHMOND PLANE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA News Mrs. Antoinette Wilkerson, Boykins Jennie Ferguson, Keeling Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth Ella Thomas, Portsmouth William Bowles, Staunton Mrs. Annie Ballard, Portsmouth M P. Howe, Pocahontas Miss S. L. Greenfield, Richmond Elizabetht Robinson Mrs. C. B. Banks, Bristol. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Roanoke. E M. Fields, Radford Rev. C. L. Stoney, Danville Mrs. Ada U. Gary, Franklin Mrs. Mary Williams, Front Rent Mrs. Carrie Winder, Phoebus Mrs. Emma Tunstall, Allee. Mrs. Emma Gaskins, Wincheste N. J. Haliburton, Healing Springs Mrs. Ela Lockhyer, Roanoke Porthenia Manns, Fieldale. Mrs. M. J. Jones, Eradford Mory E. Turner, Buykins Mrs. M. E. Betbell, Almagro Mrs. Annie Seay, Blackstone. Mrs. N. B. Callahan, Hot Springs Mrs. Kattie A. Philpott, Martinsville. Mrs. J. B. Watts, Natural. Bridge Mrs. Minnie B. Hall, Strasburg Mrs. Mattie Edmondson, Roanoke Mrs. Rachel Webb, Portsmouth Franklin Court No. 209, Franklin, Va. Mrs. Georgia Corway, Manassas Mrs. Martha Hines, Danville Mrs. Laura Bush, Covington. Mrs. E. L. Flemming, Scottsburg. Mrs. Mary Casey, New River Mrs. M. E. Johnakin. Newport News Mrs. Annie B. Taylor, Staunton Ioa Ballard, Hampton. Mrs. Ida P. Oliver, Sutherlin. Mrs. Fannie L. Coleman, South Boston. Mrs. Addia Lee, Dangelo Boston.....Mrs. Addie Lee. Danville.....Mrs. Georgia H. Brown. Staun- ton..... FIVE --- PATIENTLY WAITING. 'And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company. Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.' JOHN MITCHELL. JR. --- BIG COLLEGES ARE PREPARING FOR GREATEST SEASON IN GRIDIRON HISTORY ```markdown ``` M. PRINCESS FAHMY'S DEFENDER. Here is Maitre Abdel Rahman El Baly, eminent Egyptian lawyer, chosen to represent Princess Aly Bey Fahmy at her trial on charge of murdering her husband, the wealthy Egyptian Prince. The trial is at the Old Bailey Court, London. A BIG COLLEGES ARE PRE SEASON IN GR NEW COACH STARTS SEASON GOING AT VIRGINIA NORMAL. Petersburg, Va., Sept. 22.—Coach Harry C. Graves, lately a star in the back field of the Michigan Aggies team assumed his post as Head Coach at the Institute this week. He comes bringing with him a wealth of football experience, having been a member of the Pratt (Kansas) High School team during his four years before entering the Michigan Agricultural College. During his three years membership on the varsity there, he made an enviable record for himself receiving the favorable comments of all sportwriters in the Western Conference. Coach Graves is being assisted this year by Dean Puryear, who has successfully coached baseball here at the Institute for several years. Dean Puryear, formerly of Virginia Union varsity coached the football team at the Institute in the 1919 season, and has been a valuable asset to athletics since connecting himself here. Already about thirty-five men have reported to the coaches each eager to do his part in helping to assemble the nighteight machine that ever donned the Orange and Blue. This group includes many members of the 1922 varsity, several members of the 1921 varsity, who have returned this year to help carry on and several husky recruits, who are determined to upset the dope, as far as positions are concerned. With Ferrell and Lee expected to report on Monday, the whole of last year's varsity with the exception of Nicholas, will be on the field ready to render every possible assistance to the coaches. Real work will begin early in the week, and it is the hope of the coaches that within a week they can form at least three teams for scrimmage work. The schedule for the year follows: Oct. 13—St. Augustine at Raleigh. Oct. 20—Shaw at Petersburg. Oct. 27—A and T at Petersburg. Thanksgiving day—Va. Seminary at Lynchburg. VIRGINIA UNION GETTING RIGHT Richmond Va., Oct. 5.—With all indications pointing to a banner year Virginia University staged its twenty-fifth annual opening last Tuesday, September 25th. Since the opening of the doors of this famous old Virginia institution on September 18, students have been pouring in from all sections of the country and desiring a diversified routine of studies. At the present time a capacity attendance is enrolled for this session. Much enthusiasm marked the reunion of the old student body and the faculty and a hand of welcome was given the new additions to the faculty and new students. The University continues its strong faculty, composed of instructors from Harvard, Dalhousie Syracuse Columba; University of California Chicago, New York City College, Radcliffe, and other well-known colleges. This year marks the first time in the recent history of the school when girls in large numbers were enrolled in the college department. Many stu PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD THE BARBARA NEW ENGLAND'S PRIZE BEAUTY. Dorothy Clover, adjudged prettiest of all New England's bathing girls certainly was pleased speechless by her victory. She is a student in a milliner and dressmaking school. Miss Clover wore a simple bathing suit of green material. Her hair is heavy, dark and bobbed. ATHLETI EPARING FOR GREATEST IDIRON HISTORY dents from the well-known Hartshorst girl's college are now taking advanced work at the University. Prot. Miles Connor gave a colorful welcome to those who had come to Union for the first time and at the same time warmly greeted the old students who had returned. Professor Fleichman answered the welcome address by expressing the air preciation of the cordial hand of greeting which had been extended to the new arrivals by the University. WILBERFORCE SQUAD PRACTICE Wilberforce, Obio, Sept. 27.—The prospects for the coming football season are exceedingly bright here. The first call for candidates was issued by Coach Harry Jefferson, who won his spurs in the Ohio Conference preceding his graduation in 1922 and tips the beam of 225 pounds, on September 10th. Coach Jefferson comes to the Buckeye institution from Kelly Miller High School, Clarksburg. W. Va. where he was successful as a coach last season. Dean Mohr, last year's coach, has been made director of athletics and will have personal charge of the basketball teams. Prof. Jefferson will be head football coach and will direct his attention to the line while coaches Mohr and Purnell will tutor backfield candidates. Many letter men will be back, most of them have arrived already, for the coming year and there will be many who form the possibility of excellent new talent. Among the letter men who have returned are: 'Pete' Willett the Cleveland flash; Huff, the 220 pound backback; Captain Hurd, half-back, and one of the leading kickers of last year; R. Smith, House, A. J. Smith, Stout, quarter-back and Scotty Brown end, who should make the All-American team this season. The subs who should make good this year are: Redden, R. Lewis, Canty, G. Coleman Spriggs, and P. Stewart. Coach Jefferson says he is extremely proud of the now talent that is available this year. Woolridge an end was an All-Indiana High School player last fall at Worthington, Ind.; Johnson, of Evanston Illinois High, who played on the Evanston 'Y' basketball team last winter; Craft, who comes to Wilberforce from Bishop's College, Texas; Harry W. Longward, of Cincinnati, who played with the American Legion basketball team last year; Riggs, of Parkersburg, W. Va. Alt-West Virginia High School quarterback; and Walker of Buchanan, W. Va., who Hoggins, of Penn State says "is one of the greatest linemen in the country." Since the opening of school the conches have been busy whipping this material into shape for the opening pristice game which will be between the "Varsity" and "Scrubbs" at Wilberforce on Saturday afternoon October 6. Wilberforce football team will face a tough schedule including a big inter sectional game with Howard University at Washington, D.C., November 3 and the classic of the season with West Virgin a Collegiate Institute at Columbus, Ohio, on November 29. Ollie teams to be met will be Simmons University. Kentucky State Normal Roger Williams and Chill'cothe. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA THE SHIP IS SINKING. WRECKED DESTROYERS OFF CALIFORNIA COAST. This remarkable photo shows four of the seven wrecked U. S. Destroyers smashing to pieces on the rocks off Point Honda, California. The Dolphin crashed on the rocks first and steady pounding of the treacherous seas soon split the vessel in two. The bow of the Dolphin can be seen farther up the coast line with the hull in the foreground. In the rear is the Destroyer Young, which was next to smash. Two more of the seven can be seen MARGARET HARRIS MRS. WM. RANDOLPH HEARST. Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, wife of the well-known publisher and famed throutout the world for her charitable activities, sailing for a 3 months trip abroad. She is to be joined later by Mr. Hearst. WRECKED DESTROYED This remarkable photo shows four Point Honda, California. The Dolphin soon split the vessel in two. The boat foreground. In the rear is the Destr TIGER FLOWERS BREAKS RIGHT HAND IN MEXICO MATCH ATLANTA MIDDLEWEIGHT GETS RAW DEAL IN FLYNN BOUT. (Preston News Service) MEXICO CITY, MEX., October 3. —In a match staged here last week before one of the largest houses ever attending a boxing match, Tiger Flowers, sensational Atlanta, Ga. colored middleweight, took the role of pitcher and Jim Flynn, Pueblo heavyweight, was catcher. Flowers, as is his usual custom, wore right after Flynn from the tap of the first gong, cutting Flynn up considering in the first session and sending the man, one time knocked out Jack Dempsey, to his corner a sorry looking sight, with blood flowing from his eye, nose and mouth. The second round for the first part was a repetition of the first until two minutes had clapped when Flowers sent a terrific left hook straight to the button and Flynn went down apparently for keeps. Referee Saint-clair, who handled the match seemed to be suffering equally as much as Flynn, so he managed to take the remaining last minute to count up to nine, when the bell sounded, ending the round. In letting hope a hard right to the head in the third round, Flowers broke a bone in his right hand, he continued to baffle Flynn with his left and Flynn was in a bad way at the end of the third stanza. Up this time Flynn had failed to land a single punch. During the fourth session, when Flowers easily carried with one hand Flynn attempted to land twice, both of these efforts were easily blocked by Flowers and Flynn THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RING" BY JOHN BURTON, WITH A MUSIC BY JOHN BURTON, AND A DIRECTOR BY JOHN BURTON. (Wide World Photos) YOUTHFUL CHIFFON DANCE FROCK. Dance frock of reseda green ch fitting bodice, trimmed with bands batteau neckline to below the hemlin flesh color chiffon. Posed by Gladys ERS OFF CALIFORNIA COAST. of the seven wrecked U. S. Destroyer n crashed on the rocks first and stea w of the Dolphin can be seen farther oyer Young, which was next to smash. of reseda green chiffon, having a circum- rimmed with bands of moire ribbon re- sented to below the hemline; sandals of green kn- own. Posed by Gladys Walton, Universal S. ORNIA COAST. Lacked U. S. Destroyers smashing to pieces rocks first and steady pounding of the cannon be seen farther up the coast line with which was next to smash. Two more of the s Dance frock of reseda green chiffon, having a circular skirt, sungly fitting budie, trimmed with bands of moire ribbon reaching from the batteau neckline to below the hemline; sandals of green kid, with hose of flesh color chiffon. Posed by Gladys Waltun. Universal Sigr was very wobbly on his return to his corner, from the hard and piercing lefts he had received during the fourth session. Flynn's face was a pitiful sight to behold as his face was bleeding terribly. The fifth round began with Flynn almost out on his feet but still burning in trying to take everything that Flowers could offer. A hard left uppercut sent Flynn reeling to the ropes, which alone held him up. At this juncture all the lights went out and remained out for the rest of the evening. After a wait of 20 minutes, in which time Flowers' broken hand had time to swell and become very painful, Walk Miller, manager of Flowers, called a doctor who examined the hand and found that the bone in Flowers' forefinger was completely broken in two. Miller then took Flowers from the ring in the darkness and the match was awarded to Flynn, much to the delight of the referee and a few who had bet money on Flynn and witnessed their fodd hopelessly beaten. JOE BECKETT MAY MEET HARRY WILLS (Preston News Service) NEW YORK. October 5.—Joe Beckett is coming to this country to meet Harry Wills. That is, if the English champion knocks over Georges Carpenter, with whom he has an engagement in London next month. Simon Flaherty and Lew Raymond have been on the match for some time and it is proposed to stage the fuss at the old Schenetz Park in Long Island City on November 1. Beckett is said, has already consented to meet Wills and all that remains for Beckett to do is to polish off the Frenchman. Paddy Mullins, manager of Wills, says he is glad to get any match that might lead up to a battle between Harry Wills and Jack Dempsey. offon, having a circular skirt, snugly of moire ribbon reaching from the; sandals of green kid, with hose of Walton, Universal Star. is smashing to pieces on the rocks offy pounding of the treacherous seas up the coast line with the hull in the Two more of the seven can be seen SIKI AND NORFOLK ARE MATCHED AGAIN (Preston News Service) NEW YORK CITY, October 4. The much discussed battle between Battling Ski, former light heavyweight champion of the world and Kid Norfolk, ranked with the leading light heavyweight fighters of the day, will take place in Madison Square Garden on October 19, according to arrangements that are being made by Tex Rickard and his matchmaker. Frank Flourney. This bout was originally scheduled for October 12, but owing to the fact that the singular Senegalese became involved in the law, due to boxing an exhibition in the Lafayette Theatre, before he had obtained a license, the first date was called off. There is every indication now that the bout will take place on the evening of October 19. Both Norfolk and Ski have signed their contracts and it is very probable that the boxing commission will approve them. Ski, who will receive a license from the commission, will do his training in the gymnasium at Madison Square Garden. MORGAN COMMUNITY HOUSE CAGE TEAM PITTSBURGH. October 6.—The Morgan Community House basket ball team, under the coaching of W. P. Young, former Lincoln University star, captain of the Locendi Basket Ball Team, will put one of the strongest lightweight floor clubs out this season in the hitty of the city. The material from which Mr. Young has to draw is almost maxxhaustible and he plans to have a winner on the floor here this season. SEE OTHER SPORTS ON PAGE 8. --- Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $3 and the paper comes next week. (Wide World Photos) Jack Dempsey is here shown standing over the fallen form of the challenger for the heavyweight title, Luís Angel Firpo, whom he knocked out in the second round, the bout lasting just 3 minutes and 57 seconds. Dempsey was knocked clean over the ropes in the first round and had Fripo just landed one more wallop the outcome would have been different. THE CARNIVAL Jing Neptune (Lynn Harding) and Miss America 1922 (May Campbell Make your Skin Healthy and Beautiful YOU will be surprised how little time it takes, and how easily and quickly you can have a soft, smooth, lovable skin. 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Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility. Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- EIGHT GLOUCESTER Agricultural and Educational Fair At GLOUCESTER COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOL, Roanes, Va., OCTOBER 25th and 26th, 1923. PREMIUM LIST. CLASS I—GRAINS. 1st Prize $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 $ .75 1st Pr. 2nd I 1st Pounds $ .75 $ .5 $ .5 $ .75 $ .5 $ .75 $ .5 1st ten pounds $ .75 $ .5 1st ten pounds $ .75 $ .5 1st ten pounds $ .75 $ .5 CLASS III—(1) FIELD PRODUCTS. 1st Pr. 2nd I atatoes, best ten cobbles $.75 $.50 atatoes, best ten Yankee red Ribbon Ribbon atatoes, best ten peachblow $.75 $.50 atatoes, best six white $.50 $.25 atatoes, best six yellow $.50 $.25 one quart Spanish $.25 $.20 one quart bunch $.25 $.20 one quart Virginia running $.25 $.20 one quart white $.50 $.25 one quart black $.50 $.25 one quart blackeye $.50 $.25 best six white Ribbon Ribbon best six yellow Ribbon Ribbon best one pie $.50 $.25 best one field $.50 $.25 best one cushaw $.50 $.25 ars, best two stalks Ribbon Ribbon best five stalks, bunch Ribbon Ribbon best two Ribbon Ribbon (2)—GARDEN PRODUCTS 1st Pr. 2nd ans, best one quart $.25 Ribbon ans, best one quart $.25 Ribbon ans, best one quart $.25 Ribbon best half peck Ribbon Ribbon t half peck Ribbon Ribbon best half peck Ribbon Ribbon best six heads Ribbon Ribbon best two heads $.25 Ribbon best one dozen ... 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Best specimen of embroidery Best specimen of lace Best specimen of tatting Best specimen of drawn work Best specimen of embroidery Best specimen of knitted or crochet Best specimen of knitted or mat Best specimen of knitted or counterpane Best specimen of knitted or center-piece—any kind Best specimen of crocheting Best specimen of darning on Best specimen of patching ADMISSION: ADULTS, 25 CENTS T. R. I J. V MR CITIZENS TO DEDICATE NEW ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL CITIZENS TO DEDICATE NEW ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES TO BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ON OCTOBER 12TH. The City-Wide School Improvement League urgently requests the parents and colored citizens in general to attend the Dedication Exercises at the New Armstrong High School Building on the second Friday evening in October. The Principal, Mr. W. M. Adams, will open the building for the general inspection of the public from 6:00 to 7:30 and the Exercises will begin promptly at 8:15 P. M. The occasion will be used to express the appreciation of the colored people to the school officials for many improvements in the colored schools and to further cement the good feeling between the races in Richmond, The program follows: Master of Ceremony, Dr. W. H. Stokes, President City-Wide School Improvement League; America Chorus and Audience; Invocation, Dr. J. L Taylor, Pastor St. Phillips P. E. Church; Introductory Address, Dr. W. H. Stokes, President City-Wide School Improvement League; Presentation of Building, Hon. W. Floyd Reams, City School Board Chairman; Acceptance of Building on behalf of School System Hon. A. H. Hill, Supt. Richmond Public Schools; Acceptance of Building on behalf of Faculty and Pupils of Armstrong High School, Prof. W. M Adams, Principal; Music. Three Minute Commendatory Greetings on behalf of: ings on behalf of: Va. Union University, Dr. W. J. Clarke President; Hartshorn Memorial College, Dr. G. W. Rigler, Pres.; Van De Vymer College, Rev. J. B. Glenn, Pres. Music, Baptist Ministers' Conference, Dr. Evans Payne, Pres.; Ministerial Alliance, Rev. M. F. Gregory, Pres. Music; Young Women's Christur Assn., Miss Laura McFall, Ex. Scty. Young Men's Christian Assn., Rev. S. C. Burrell, Secty.; Music; Professional Interest, Dr. Wm. H. Hughes, Medical Assn.; Business Interest, Mr. Jas. T. Carter, Pres. Southern Aid Society of Va. Inc.; Fraternal Organizations Mrs. Maggie L. Walker Grand S. xy of I. O. St. Luke; Mr. C. B. Gilpin, Grand Master of Masons; Music; Arm strong Alumni Assn., Mr J. Henry Peters, Jr., Pres.; Mother's Clubs, Mrs. R. B. Bowser, Pres.; Teachers Assn., Prof. B. F. Vaughan; Civic Or ganizations, J. R. Pollard, Esq.; An nouncements, Mr. J. T. Taylor, Pres Second St. Savings Bank and Dr. W. H Stokes; Music; Benediction, Dr. W. L. Ransome, Pastor First Baptist Church So. Richmond. Musical numbers by choirs of color- ed churches of Richmond. Sabbath Glee Club, and Armstrong H. S. Glee Club under direction of Mr. W. D. Jones. MEN'S BIBLE DAY TO BE GREAT AFFAIR HERE SUNDAY. Men's Bible Day will be observed Sunday, 3:30 P. M. at Fourth Baptist Church, under auspices of the Men's Baptist Bible Classes of Ricmond. A great crowd is expected and a fine program will be presented. The address of the evening will be delivered by Prof. G. B. Hancock, of Virginia Union University and music will be rendered by the Union Chorus of the Sixth Mount' Zion Baptist Church. Other speakers from various Men's Classes will be: B. L. Jordan, W. L. Hopkins, Darus Mus. Richard. Thumpkins, Lorenzo C. White, S. O. Braxton and Roscoe C. Mitchell. Mr. W. S. Morgan, president of the Sunday School Union heads the movement and Mr. George T. Walker is chairman of the committee. Sharon Baptist Church Services. Sunday, October 7. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. E. ETC., 1st Pr. 2nd Pr. dery $.50 $.25 Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon work Ribbon Ribbon dery on flannel $.50 Ribbon or crocheted slippers Ribbon Ribbon or crocheted socks Ribbon Ribbon or crocheted table Ribbon Ribbon or crocheted .... ..... Ribbon Ribbon or crocheted and $.50 Ribbon ting $.50 Ribbon g on stockings Ribbon Ribbon gg $.25 Ribbon ENTS. CHILDREN, 10 CENTS T. C. WALKER, President. R. D. LEMON, Secretary. J. W. LEMON, Treasurer. MRS. FRANK SMITH, Supervisor. 11:25 A. M. Sermon by Rev. Royal Sharks. 3:30 P. M. Communion, sermonette by the Pastor. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Anniversary—Queen of Sheba Beneficial Club—Special ad address by the Pastor. Regular Prayer Meeting every Wed nesday evening at 8:00 o'clock mostly giving it 0.00 clock. All are cordially invited to attend our services. Rev. R. H. Johnson B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. FULTON NOTES Excellent services were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church last Sunday. A large attendance was had in the Sunday School, which was presided over by Supt. Mr. Frank Jeter. 11:30 A. M. we listened to a powerful sermon, coming from Rev. G. B. Hancock, of the Va. U. U., using for his subject: "Religion Through and Through." Every person present was helped in some one way or the other. 3:30 P. M. the memorial services of the Hiawatha Beneficial club were held at the church; a unique program was rendered. The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th. Benediction by Rev. G. W. Coleman. We expect your presence tomorrow great services at 11:30 A. M., by the pastor. Rev. Cobbs request each and every member of the church to be present, a special message for them. 3:30 P. M. will be regular Commun ton services. Rev. C. B. Jefferson of Mt. Calvary Baptist church preached for Rev. A. Hardgrove last Sunday night. Our brother is conducting a mission at 3712 Lester street. A great rally will be held at the Grawl el Hill Baptist church the second Sunday and the many friends and members of the church are asked to support this movement. Rev. W. L. Tuck pastor. Revival services for 10 days will begin at the Union Level Baptist church tomorrow. These services will be conducted by the Rev. Roots the pastor of the Cedar St. Baptist church. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these services, especially the sinners. A surprise reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Logan on the 27th, of September by the Publicity Committee of the Rightmond Baptist Sunday School Union, in honor of their daughter, Miss E. A. Logan, a member of the said committee and the Assistant Secretary of the Union; members of the committee present were; Rev. C. B. Jefferson, chairman; Mrs. S. O. Braxton, Misses Sarah Wynder; Ida R. Williams; and Annie Pollard. The following members of the Executive Board of the Union: Mr. W. I. Hopkins; R. W. Whiting; Misses Ogee-Stone, Emma Bailey, Mrs. Esther Stewart and Lorine Johnson. Other Sunday School workers included: Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cobbs; Mr. Oscar Morton, presided at the plano. Miss E. A. Logan, departed from the city last Saturday over the C. and O. R., enroute to the County of Accomac to take charge of a school there. The Sunday School Union and the Mt. Calvary Baptist S. S. and Church will miss her. May the God of consolation be with her in all her efforts to enlighten the minds of those whom she come in contact with. RISING MT. ZION NOTES Prof. Jno. Barco, dean of Theological Department of Va. Union University, delivered a very inspiring sermon on last Sunday morning. The subject of his discourse being: "He went around doing good." Those who know Prof. Barco, know of his ability to handle any subject he sees fit to handle. Sunday being the 5th Sunday, the evening service was given to the Missionary Circle. Rev. Jno. 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Bishop Hamlett delivered the opening sermon and during the course of his remarks paid high tribute to the progress the race has made along the educational and industrial trials not only in Arkansas, but in all ports of the country. He said that education was the only means of making good citizens. But lamented the grave tendency on the part of some Negroes to feel that education meant that they should cease to work with their hands. The Bishop claimed that greater intelligence was and is always needed for doing work advantageously and skillfully. Over 422 students have entered ARK ansasHaygood College for the ensuing school year according to the report of President D. R. Glass. Dr. Glass said that it was an increase of 150 over last year at this time and he expected a much larger enrollment later on from various parts of the State. School opened October 3. --- HOTELS AID ATLANTA'S BIG BETHEL CHURCH. (Proston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 6.—Never before in the history of Atlanta has any cause met with a more generous and hearty support than the rebuilding of Big Bethel A. M. E. church, recently destroyed by fire. It has been recently announced that the Piedmont Ansley, Cecil and Georgian Terrace Hotels will cooperate in the rebuilding campaign of Big Bethel African Metta dist Episcopal church, by putting ticks on sale for the white people who wish to attend the concert and lecture that is to be given by Hon. Rosseau Conklin Simmons here Friday night at the auditorium. The proceeds of this affair will go towards the rebuilding fund. LOUISIANA GOVERNOR AGAIN AFTER KLAN. Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 5.—Governor Parker received a delegation from Jackson Parish last Tuesday to hear their story regarding the alleged domination of that parish by the Ku Klux Klan. It is said that Gov ernor Parker declares that it is his avowed purpose to put an end to the infamous work of the klan in Louisiana. It was pointed out in the report to the governor that judicial authority had been usurped and that persons known to be opposed to the klan were being "framed" and punished, white those known t obe members of the klan guilty of crimes are let go free. The governor said that if all these allegations are true or even a part of them the parish of Jackson was in a seething state of anarchy and such a state of affairs must be put down, if constitutional government is to survive. TWO YOUNG WHITE MEN LOSE LIVES IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT. The neighborhood of 8th and Bakee streets, Old Jackson Ward has been the scene of much interest since Wednesday night, October 4th, when a Ford sedan with its occupants plunged over the embankment which is now sixty feet, due to a wash-out and landed in a pool of sewer water, the said pool being twenty feet deep. The scene of the tragedy is within a stone's throw of the old Sutton weather board ed structure. Some people say that the two students, Robert McClure Pavon of 1615 West Grace street and Richard Brandon, both students in the T. C. Williams law school were accompanied by a female companion. Still the firemen, who fished out the bottles and the parts of the Ford car say that no other evidences of the night's tragedy remain. TERRIFIC SPEED People in the neighborhood say that the car came down Baker street at terrific speed and plunged into the ravine, although an electric light was shining brightly at this point. One party stated that evidently the driver saw the electric light at Abigail and Ninth streets and presumed that the street went through. The wheels of the car were locked, but the moment carried the car almost a block on the down grade at the end of which was a sixty foot drop to the pool of sewer water below. Fifth pours continue uniously from this exposed sewer to the bed below. The fall of the water has worn away the earth and this place is a veritable death-trap. A SURPRISING DEATH TRAP No one would go over this embankment in the day-time and it seems surprising that any one should miss their way at this hour of the night, although it was dark. It must have been that the driver saw his mistake, but the momentum of the car was too great to check it to any appreciable extent and both of the occupants were crushed when the car dropped. A long line of automobiles were parked on Seventh street while the occupants were along the hillside viewing the scene of this dramatic disaster. ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) "NOT ITAKING ON WILLS." — DEMPSEY LOS ANGELES, CALIF., Oct. 5—Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion boxer, returned to his home here last week and was met by a large delegation of admirers as well as curiosity seekers. "I am going to take a rest," Dempsey told his friends. Asked if he intended to fight Harry Willis, the champion replied: "We are not taking on Willis." THE WILLS-SMITH BOUT IS POSTPONED NEW YORK, October 4 — The bout scheduled for last Thursday night between Harry Wills, contender for Dempsey's crown, and Homer Smith of Kalamazoo, has been postponed until Thursday night, October 11. It will be held at the Queensboro Stadium. An injury to Homer Smith's arm during a recent bout with Sergeant Ray Smith forced the postponement. The injured member is improving rapidly and Smith is confident that no further postponement will be necessary. Smith became the center of attraction recently when he went the limit of a 10-round bout with Luis Angel Firpo, during the latter's barnstorming trip previous to meeting Dempsey. --- LINCOLN GIANTS TRIUMPH OVER THE ORANGE A. A. (Preston News Service) DOVER, N. J., October 4.—The Lincoln Giants of New York defeated the Orange A. A. here last Wednesday 5-4. The game was a benefit one, under the auspices of Dover Lodge of Elks for crippled children of Dover. Wilkie Hearon on the hill for Orange and Holland tossing 'em over for the Giants, both twirled A-1 brand of ball, but the breaks favored Holland. The New Yorkers won the game in the sixth frame. Brown singled, to center. Holland moved him along to second with a sacrifice and Marcell won the game with a single to left, scoring Brown. Scales and Holtz were the out-standing star for the Giants. The white lads played a splendid brand of baseball, but the Negro team seemed to know too much inside baseball for the Orange team. Taking all in all the game was more interesting than most of the major games. Both teams were playing the ball ever minute of the contest and a brand of ball seldom seen nowadays on major league diamonds.