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 CAMPAIGN NOW UNDER WAY TO FREE COLORED U. S. SOLDIERS LANGUISHING IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR FAMOUS HOUSTON RIOT. VOLUME XL., NO. 47 CAMPAIGN NOW UNDER U. S. SOLDIERS LANG PRISON FOR FAMO New York, Oct. 5.—A national campaign to free the 54 members of the 24th Infantry still imprisoned in Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary for their share in the Houston. Texas riot of 1917, is in full swing according to announcement by the Natoinal Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue. The steps already taken in the campaign by the N. A. A. C. P. are as follows: 1. A personal letter has been written to each of the colored newspaper editors asking for their cooperation and many of the most influential editors have replied expressing cordial approval and willingness to help. 2. Mats of a model petition have been prepared by the N. A. A. C. P. and are being widely distributed, among newspapers and elsewhere. 3. Churches lodges, civic organizations and fraternal bodies, as well as Branches of the N. A. A. C. P., have been asked to print copies of the petition and circulate it among their members and friends. Branches are also sending in names of all colored ministers and friendly white ministers, heads of lodges, clubs and women's or organizations. 4. Letters to the Bishops of the various branches of the Methodist Church and to the heads of the Baptist church asked them to enlist the support of their churches and ministers. A similar letter has gone to the heads of fraternal orders. 5. On September 29, an Open Letter to the Christian Ministers of America was released through the colored press asking that Sunday Nov. 11th, be set aside as Houston Martyrs' Day. The N. A. A. C. P. confidently hopes that it will be able to place a petition signed by 100,000 names in the hand of President Coolidge asking for executive clemency for the 54 men in Leavenworth. ASK FLORIDA GOVERNOR TO PROBE KIDNAPPING OF A COLORED MAN. Kidnapping and the subsequent disappearance of a reputable colored citizen of Miami, Florida, on the night of June 27 of this year, is reported to Governor Cary Hardee of Florida in a letter sent today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, asking him to investigate. The kidnapped man, who has not been heard from since his disappearance, Stone Isaac by name, is said to have been called for by two men representing themselves as officers of the law. The letter from the Advancement Association to the Florida Governor follows: "Investigators report to us the kidnapping of a respectable colored citizen of Miami, Florida named Stone Isaac, by two men representing themselfs as officers of the law on the night of June 27, since when nothing has been heard of him. "We are informed by competent and trustworthy persons that a woman who had been unsuccessful in court action against Stone Isaac maliciously spread the false report in Home stead, Fla., that Mr. Isaac was organized a black ku klux klan to kill the white people. She is also said to have reported to the police that he had this high-powered rifles in his home. The police on investigation found this report to be untrue. But the man was subsequently kidnapped and has not been heard of since. "May we ask that you as Governor of Florida investigate the facts set forth and take appropriate action to apprehend and prosecute the kidnappers, and possibly the murderers, of Stone Isaac. If the facts are as reported to this Association. We stand ready to cooperate with you in any way that you may think feasible. GRAND ORGAN RECITAL 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. COLORED BABIES USED AS ALIGATOR BAIT IN FLORIDA The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City, today made public he contents of a dispatch printed in the Louisville, Kentucky, Herald, of September 23, stating that colored babies were being used as alligator bait in the vicinity of Coupley, Florida. The colored babies are allowed to play in shallow water, with expert riflemen concealed nearby. When the alligator approaches his prey he is said to be shot by the riflemen. The dispatch states that "Florida alligator hunters do not ever miss their targets." The price reported as being paid colored mothers for the use of their babies as alligator bait, is said to be two dollars. MECHANICS BANK SITUATION (Richmond Voice) Much has been said, much of it idle gossip in reference to the Mechanics Bank situation. A proposition has been offered the people and this proposition may open the closed bank. Depositors are asked to sign a petition waiving a part of their balance in order that sufficient money may be left in the bank to guarantee a safe operation of the affairs of the institution. The question is, are enough people representing a large enough sum of money willing to sign this petition? If these can be found then the receivership may be vacated and the bank pay off part of the depositors money to them. From the failure of the Reformer's Bank to the present, depositors have gained but a little in waiting on receivers. Better a half loaf than none at all. The very heart of the defunct institution is being eaten out now and unless some group acts quickly nothing will be realized. It is the opinion of many of the readers of this paper that action now may save a great financial loss. Act now, think now but by all means make a move. REV. SKIPWITH IN CALIFORNIA San Diego California First Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. W. H Skipwith of Richmond, Va., is here in midst of a great revival. He is one of the greatest Evangelists of our race, having preached here and abroad; he is not only a gifted speaker, but one of the world's greatest singers. He possesses a rich clear mellow voice, that thrills one's soul. He is a man worth hearing and the people of San Diego are hearing him gladly. R. H. THOMAS. (Special to The Planet.) DR. SUTTON SENDS HELP San Antonio, Texas. October 26, 1931 October 26, 1923 Dear Mr. Mitchell:—Enclosed find check for five dollars ($5.00) to be added to your defense fund. All are well and are praying for your success. Respectfully yours, CAREJE J. SUTTON, M. D. FRIENDS IN BLACKSTONE AID IN DEFENSE FUND. Blackstone, Va. Gattekau, 9, 1031 Dear Mr. Mitchell:—Enclosed you will find check for the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). This is to remind you that you still have true friends in the membership of Evening Star Court. May you ever be reminded of the fact that a friend loveth at all times. We earnestly hope that this donation will be accepted. We are praying for your success. Yours, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS of Evening Star Court No. 77 (Mrs.) ANNIE SEAY, R. of D. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1923. HOW LONG IF THEY HAD STOLE A MILLION? (Preston News Service) Connellisville, Pa., Oct. 12.—It really costs you some time to steal a Dime in Pennsylvania as is evidenced by the sentences imposed on three Negroes here last Thursday by Mayor C. C. Mitchell. The men were sent to the workhouse for six months. It is said the men confessed to having snatched a pocket book from a woman shopper in a department store. It developed that the pocket book contained but a solitary 'Dime.' When counsel for the men complained to the Mayor about the salty sentence imposed, he replied, "The moral quality of an act lies in the intent, therefore, these men committed a robbery and I am giving them the limit." The lawyer said, "I guess if they had taken a million they would have received sentences proportionately." "The amount in the purse had notling to do with the case. I am sentencing them for what they did—robbery," the mayor declared. The men gave their names as Charles Henry. Marshall Rollins and Edward Muhews all late of Alabama. HENRY BARNET SENT ON CHAIN GANG FOR ATTACKING WOMAN (Prestou News Service) Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 11.—A verdict of guilty was returned by the jury in Judge Heflin's court Monday afternoon in the case of Henry Barrett, charged with attacking a prominent colored woman. Judge Heflin says that Barnett will be sent to the chain gang but he reserved sentence for a few days stating that he wished to consider the verdict further, before imposing sentence. COLUMBUS POLICE SEEK WIFE KILLER --- (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 11.—The local police were scouring the city last week in an endeavor to find William Austin who it is alleged shot his wife, Mrs. June Austin aged 25 years, following a slight quarrel in their home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Austin died as a result of the shooting an hour later in the White Cross hospital, where she had been taken by the police. The bullet passed through her body from the left to right side the physicians said. Following the shooting Austin ran from the house and had not been located up to Monday morning. COLORED AND WHITE BOYS FIGHT IN WASHINGTON. D.C. Washington, D. C., Oct. 11.—In a series of clashes between white and Negro boys in the Northeast section near 4th and K streets Thomas Verts (white) aged 17 years, was cut about the arms, face and back in a fight with Winfred Coleman, who was arrested by the police. Coleman is said to have admitted cutting Verts with a knife. Just what caused the clashes has not yet been ascertained. However, it is felt that the trouble grew out of rivalry of neighborhood groups, as it is claimed that there were some white kids in the group of Negro boys. WON PRICES AT STATE FAIR. Mrs. Charles W. Eaton, of 3130 Patterson Avenue, Richmond takes pleasure in announcing that her cook, Lillian Jenkins, won several prizes at the Virginia State Fair, held in Richmond, October 1st to 6th Due to the rules of Fair Association, no colored person unless a member of County Cooking or Canning Club, (and there are no such clubs in Henrico County) could compete for prizes. In the Woman's Department exceptions are made and Lillian Jenkins as Mrs. Eaton's cook, was allowed to enger the following in Mrs. Eaton's name: Ginger Bread, first prize; Apple Pie, first prize; Lemon Pie, second prize; Sweet Potato Pie, second prize. Last year she won first prize on Lemon Pie and second prize on Ginger Bread. Much credit is due this Fulton girl for the creditable showing made and many prizes won, where so many entered into competition. Lillian Jenkins' home is in Fulton —1008 State Street. DOES WHITE SOUTH WIN IN THE VETERAN HOSPITAL CONTEST? (Preston News Service) Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 11.—A few months ago when Negroes from all parts of the country were making a strong howl, practically demanding the removal of white officers at the Veterans Hospital at Tuskegee, Dr. General F. T. Hines, made strong assertions that the personnel at Tuskegee would be Negro, as well as said that he was endeavoring to work out a plan for a board of control to be composed of both whites and Negroes similar to Tuskegee Institute. The Negroes were led to believe that such a plan might be O. K. since it seemed the entire staff at the hospital would be composed of Negro physicians and nurses. Then the big noise about the Tuskegee personnel abated somewhat, finally Director Hines had let it be known that he is in sympathy with the special southern committee and has granted them exactly what they desired. A white man for surgeon in chief with two other white men as assistants. That Negroes of the country may not be misled as to the occasions of the Director Hines the following letter to George W. Lee, vice president of the Mississippi Life Insurance Company, with offices in this city is evidence sufficient. The letter follows: Mr. George W. Lee, Vice President, Mississippi Life Insurance Co., 330 Beale Avenue. Your letter of September 19th, adressed to the P resident with which you inclosed a resolution passed by the Tennessee State Convention of the American Legion, relative to the United States Veterans Hospital No. 91. Tuskegee Alabama has been forwarded to this Bureau for reply. You are advised that careful consideration was given to the matter of staffing this Hospital and it has been decided hat with the exception of the commanding officer and two assistants the personnel will be colored. Steps are now being taken to replace the white employees on duty by colored personnel. I wish to express to you my appreciation of your interest in the matter. Yours very truly. (Signed:) FRANK T. HINES, Director. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mr. Junius Fowlkes arrived in the city last week from Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Floyd Hickmoon left the city last Saturday after spending two weeks visiting on the Southside. —Rev. T. J. King, D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church has removed from Providence Park to his former home at 207 E. Clay street. Mr. John H. Jones, of 114 E. 18th Street, Southside arrived in the city last Thursday night from a two weeks visit in Brooklyn, N. Y. and Atlantic City, N. J. —Dr. H. A. Allen, the well-known popular physician has removed his offices from 1210 Buchanan street to 412 E. Clay street, where he will serve promptly his many patrons. Miss Lavinia Ethelyn Cogbill celebrated her birthday on last Wednesday night at her home, 114 E. 18th Street and a large gathering of friends were present to help make the occasion one of mirth and pleasure. Refreshments were served and all had a jolly, good time. The presents were numerous and beautiful. A GREAT MEN'S BIBLE DAY The Men's Bible Classes of Richmond Baptist Churches held splendid Bible Day Exercises at Fourth Baptist Church last Sunday. Mr. W. S. Morgan presided. About one thousand and participated. Prof. G. B. Hancock, of Virginia Union University delivered the principal address, which was a gem of thought. Music was rendered by the Union Chorus. A citywide evangelic movement will be fostered soon by these classes. MORE CONFUSION AT THE FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH. At a business meeting of the A. D. Daly faction of the Fifth Bapt of church held Monday October 1, 1923 at 8:30 P. M. he pastor, Rev. A. D. Daly together with some of the trustees presented a proposition to the members of the church. The scheme was to borrow ($10,000.00) ten thousand and dollars to remodel the building by granting a mortgage on the property. Not withstanding there is a suit pending in the Chancery Court of this city against the Rev. A. D. Daly by dissatisfied members of the church; he proceeded to go into this matter of borrowing money on the church. property. The meeting was very poorly attended and as the entire number present with one or two exceptions were Daly sympathizers, they adopted the plan and authorized the pastor and trustees to borrow ($10,000.00) ten thousand dollars. The vote stood about 32 and no opposers. The opposing faction heard of this movement and scented danger of having their property mortgaged by this pitiful minority. They at once appealed thru counsel to His Honor Judge William A. Moncree of the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond, Va., and obtained the following injunction. VIRGINIA:—In the Chancery Court of the City of Richmond, the 3rd day of October, 1923. S. A. Cheatham and others, Complaintants. vs. Amended and Supplemental Bill. A. D. Daly and others, Defendants. Petition of S. A. Chatham and others. Upon the reading of the petition of S. A. Cheatham and others duly verifiable by addifavit and in accordance with the prayer thereof, and after notice to counsel for defendants, an injunction is awarded enjoining and restraining until the further order of this Court A. D. Daly, J. L. Brown, Jerry Larynhorne, M. L. Crittenden, and all the officers and trustees of the Fifth Baptist Church, (African whether duly elected or otherwise, from making any additions improvements and repairs upon the Church property of Fifth African Baptist Church and from making or performing any contracts therefor and from giving any lien by trust deed, or otherwise; upon said Church property to secure the posts of such additions, improvements, and repairs; or for any other purpose, and this injunction shall stand dissolved on the 3rd day of December 1923, at 12 o'clock noon, unless, before that time it is dissolved, enlarged or extended. But this injunction shall not become effective until the petitioners, or some one or more persons for them, shall execute bond before the Clerk of this Court in the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, with security approved by the Clerk of this Court, conditioned to pay all costs and damages that may be awarded against said petitioners in the event this injunction shall be dissolved. The foregoing is a true copy of an order entered by the Chancellor Court of the City of Richmond, Va., on the 3rd of October 1823. Bond executed. C Committee on Publication. JACK FUNN. E. J. ROSS. JOHN REED HON. ROSS D. BROWN AT SHARON BAPTIST, CHURCH. hon. Ross D. Brown, the Hoosier orator at the Sharon Baptist Church, Monday night, October 15. Ross D. Brown, one of the race's most gifted orators will deliver an address at the Sharon Baptist Church Monday night October 15. Subject: "The Forges That Hold Us Back." Wherever this forceful and fearless speaker has appeared, he has delivered with telling effect his special message to our people. Come and hear him and get some wholesome food for thought and reflection. This is his first trip South and the National Association for the Advancement of Color People is proud to present him to our people and desire to have a large and appreciative audience to greet him. Admission 25 cents --- WHITE MAN MOLESTS COLORED GIRLS: ARRESTED Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 11.—Leo Gill, a white man, was arrested last Friday evening by City Fireman Edward Worthy and lodged in jail on a charge of molesting several Negro girls. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE PLEDGES PROTECTION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGAINST INJUSTICE AND IMPOSITION. VIRGINIA OCT 12 1923 ng of our fina PRESIDENT COOLIDGE OF FEDERAL GOVE INJUSTICE AND ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. The Third Anniversary Services of Blue Ridge Lodge No. 281 (I.B. P. O. E.W.) will be held Sunday, November 4th at the First Baptist Church. The committee of arrangements is putting forth every effort to make this a grand occasion and one of the best ever held by the Lodge. A splendid program will be rendered. Rev. Dr. Avant, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Elks is expected to speak on this day. Music will be furnished by the Elks Band Elks orchestra, and Chorus. The public is most cordially invited to attend. SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, October 14. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A.M. Sunday School. 11:25 A.M. Sermon: "Satan's Deire" by the pastor. 3:30 P. M. Anniversary Uniform Rank Samaritans. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting 8:15 P. M. Sermon by the pastor Subject: "T thy Brother's Blood." Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday evening, s o'clock. You are cordially welcome to our services. Come and bring your friends. Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D., pastor: W. L. Johnson, Clerk STOLE PREACHER'S OVERCOAT Last Sunday night, while Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis was delivering in his most impressive manner at the Second Baptist Church a sermon from the text: "And while thy servant was busy here and there, be was gone," a thief went into the rear room and stole the elder's overcoat and he was gone. Not satisfied with this outrageous action, the new cloak of Mrs. Mary Hobson, the new hat of Mrs. Daisy Johnson, the new hat of Mr. J. M. Edwards the hats of two other deacons and the new hat of Mr. Charles Bland were also taken and the owners had to go home bare-headed. The affair has been reported to the police authorities. --- RECEPTION ANNOUNCEMENT The marriage reception of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Peters, Jr., will be held at the residence of their parents, 100 1-2 W. Jackson street, Tuesday, October the 16th from 8 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. GRANT—JOHNSON Miss Susie E. Johnson and Mr. Grover C. Grant were quietly married Wednesday, October 3, at 300 East Clay Street. Rev. T. J. King officiating. Date of reception to be announced later. STOVALL-WILLIAMS Mrs. Elnora Williams wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter, Eldna, to Mr. Edward L. Stovall, Thursday evening, October 4, 1923, Richmond, Va. Reception, Thursday, October 18, 1923, from 8 to 11:30 P. M., 3205 P. Street, Richmond, Va. Friends are invited. No cards. Mrs. Marie Jones Dead Mrs. Marie Jones, died 8:40 A.M. M. Wednesday, October 10th, at the home of her husband, Mr. Roy L. Jones, 300 East Clay Street. Funeral services will be held Sunday, in Wilmington, N. C., the home of her parents. POSITION WANTED Girl wants place as nurse or house work. 708 A. Brook Avenue. PRICE, FIVE CENTS WASHINGTON, D. C., October 6. At 10:15 today the delegation chosen at the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Equal Rights League held in the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, where Rev. T. J. Mopkins, of St. Louis was elected president in a strong convention, to lay before the President, the redress program of the race, was received at the White House. Secretary Slemp introduced Maurice W. Spencer, National Treasurer, citizen of Delaware, to President Coolidge and he introduced the delegation consisting of Rev. L. C. Newby of Connecticut, Rev. C. M. Moore of Missouri, J. L. Neff, Esq., National Recording Secretary, of District of Columbia, Dr. Julian P. H. Copenman, Second Vice-President of New York, Mrs. W. O. Taylor of Massachusetts, Mrs. T. S. Harten of New York, J. Simon Scott of Connecticut, H. R. Adams of Pennsylvania, Rev. Thomas S. Harten, National Organizer, of New York, William Monroe Trotter of Massachusetts, Rev. George Frazier Miller, National President at large, of New York, and Isaac H. Nutter, Esq., of New Jersey. The President shook hands cordially and greeted the Massachusetts delegation as home state acquaintances. He stood in front of his desk while the delegates stood in a wide circle about him. Mr. Trotter was called on and read the "Pepition Quell" in conversational tone. It named lynching, Southern Congressional representation, unreduced despite disfranchisement; Jim crow cars, denial of entry to West Point; Citizens Military Training Camps, except with segregation, the non-inclusion of Colored Units in Army Divisions, denial of entry to Annapolis or to any class in the Navy except as coal passers, coal trimmers others and the mess department. It asked pardon for the 24th Infantry-penrisoners and for an all colored staff at the Colored Veterans Hospital, for refusal to recognize Mexico unless there be no color bar to immigration, and for abolition of segregation of colored civil service employees at the National Capitol. An answer by the President was asked to each section. The argument and pate by Rev. Thomas S. Harten, spoken informally represented that an expression to the race was needed because it did not rightly understand the new Chief Executive, on account of which many of the race had left the Republican Party, instancing, with Secretary Slepm present, the race conception which he himself had until a long personal talk Friday with Mr. Slepm. Referring to Mr. Coolidge's record in Massachusetts and to the well known oppressions of the race, Rev. Harten, declaring the race were praying as they awaited the President's attitude, quoting Scripture on "Speak now or we perish" and on asking bread and not giving a spone, urged the President to take a stand for protection and for redress of the grave wrongs. Rev. G. W. Frazier Miller then said the delegates were ready to hear the President. THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY Then Mr. Spencer nodded to the President who spoke deliberately and at length. After urging the race to realize others also had troubles, to gain hope from the race's own wonderful progress. Mr. Coolidge stated that he would not change from his stand in Massachusetts, that he was glad the delegation had come to get well acquainted, that the Government would dispense justice, that it would as far as a government could protect the race against injustice and imposition, that it would recognize the race for political appointment when it was possible to do so. He said he wanted the race to assist the government in doing this, and assured that he was with the race in its stand for fair treatment. Isaac H. Nutter, Esq. expressed appreciation and asked the President to make a public address some time his statement. He delegated Mr. Nutter and the Committee to do this. When Mr. Trotter asked whether the President would declare publicly for the Dyer Bill, etc., he replied that his statement showed where he stood on all such issues, which the delegation considered bridged well in view of the character of the general position taken in the President's response. Roland Hayes, Colored Singer, First to Sing in Symphony FOR THE FIRST TIME COLORED SINGER APPEARS AS SOLOIST WITH BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA rWo Roland Hayes, a Boston boy, has won his way to honor by this distinguished organization which extends engagements only to those artists who have "arrived." And his mother was a slave. Today she tells for the Sunday Post the story of her son's rise to fame, in which she makes light of her struggle against adversity that Roland might bring honor to the race. (Boston Post.) They say that every man's life has material for at least one good book. There is certainly a drama in the career of the colored tenor singer, Roland Hayes. He returns in a few days to this city from his third and most successful European tour to new honors. He has sung, not only Negro folk songs, but classes of Scaumanna, Branms, Wolr and other masters, before immense and distinguished audiences in many countries including an appearance by royal command before the English, King and Queen. His first appearance here will be as soloist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a distinction never before achieved by a colored musician. When Hayes reaches Boston he will hurry to the home of his mother, Fanny Hayes, who, much against the wishes of the son, takes in washing and ironing at her house on Arnoid street owns through her own labor a 10-acre lot in Georgia, fears only God, and remembers well the brutal beatings given her by her master when she was a slave. DOESN'T WANT TO LOAF. "I'm helping him," she said to her visitor. "that's what I'm doing right here. I don't want to loaf and I'm ready any day the Lord calls me. "If I went over there with him, same's he wan't me. I should be idle and no happier than I am right here." THE MOTHER'S MESSAGE. And when her son wrote her of the royal "command" to appear at Buckingham Palace, Fanny Hayes replied, "Remember where you are and where you came from and give credit where it belongs." She stopped her ironing to show some new photographs of Roland whom she calls 'Roilin'" and a pleasure of a bust just done of him by a sculptress in Dublin. "The only thing, I don't want him to worry," she said. "He's always asking about my health. My health's all right. I haven't been feeling so awful good lately, but I'm not going to doctors about it, though I do laundry for several of them. "The only thing the trouble with my health is old age, and I haven't heard yet of any cure for that. I've passed the 'three score and ten' the Good Book says is man's life time. and I'm going to get every day and hour that is intended for me. I'm not worrying and I don't want him to. WANTS HIM TO MARRY "I do wish Roland would get married. When a man's young and successful, he's popular, and if he's popular he's going to have temptations. The Lord says to increase and multiply. When I said that to Roland he said he thought the Lord intended him to remain single to do his work. "Reckon he was fooling. Don't know though. Anyway, his life's his own. Everybody's life is meant just especially for them and they've got to live it. "Of course, the good Lord made us women just especially worried about our own particular children. I've lost five, and don't see why they should go and me stay as long as I have. But that's the Plan. The more I see Roland getting along the more pleased I'll be. "But if he'll just believe half as much as I do. I won't have one mortal worry when I go." She stood erect. Her eyes flashed and glistened. That is the mother of Roland Hayes EARLY DAYS Roland and his brother Robert, who also lives in Boston today, went to school three or four months in a year, between harvesting and planting time in Curryville, Ga. That was their birthplace. At Chattanooga they alternated in studying and working, one working a year and earning money while the other studied then turn about, as is the manner of fair play. Robert remembers that at school Roland, when coiled to get up and speak his piece, used to get so nervous beforehand that he would put his head down on his desk and cry. "And it was the same thing at Sunday school," said his sister-in-law, Margaret Hayes. "It's funny to think of isn't it? Roland stands up now to any audience without a quiver, but in those days I guess you'd have said he could never hope to stand up to an audience anywhere." At the Chattanooga school a certain number of pupils were trained each year to sing. The brother of one of the teachers was Arthur Calhoun of Oberlin Conservatory. Roland accepted his offer to teach him singing with a degree of indifference, but—he began to sing. FOREMAN IN FOUNDRY He became foreman in an iron foundry, read at night school and continued his singing lessons. After nine months had gone by he became "aroused" to use his own words about THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" HARLEM, in that big town known as "LITTLE OLD NEW YORK, is uneasily riding on the stormy seas of political strife, and no one seems to know just when some life-saver may pour oil on the troubled waters. Fred Moore, Editor of the New York Age, and rock-ribbed "reg'lar" Republican, stood exultantly on the G. O. P. deck while the aggressive bark, George W. Harris, an independent, of emphatic declensions, went down to chagrin and defeat. Dr. Harding, the G. O. P. candidate for Alderman from the Twenty-first Assembly District, was nominated by 300 majority. George went down fighting, though. No one thought that he would have so much "pep" left after the Tammanyites finally succeeded in ousting him from the Board of Aldermen, and elevated the contestant, Counsellor John William Smith, colored Harlem Democrat, to the coveted seat. In the meantime, "Jimmie" McClendon, Assistant District Attorney under the Tammany wing, has come forward with a letter of defense for Hon. Ferdinand Q. Morton, Democratic Civil Service Commissioner, who has lately been a special target for Editor Moore and a host of other G. O. P. sponsors; while the other colored satellites of Tammany Hall are holding prayers for the rapid recovery of Mayor John F. Hylan, and the further elevation of Governor Al Smith. Just why Cliff Hawkins, attorney for the Shipping Board, and Assistant U. S. Attorney, James Q. Thomas, both of whom are G. O. P. legatees, are so politically silent is an enigma, as the intra-racial political strife grows warmer and warmer. Anyhow, from an unbiased mind, it appears that plums are fairly plentiful in New York from both wings of the "white folks" and if shaking the trees is going to put on a few more policemen, municipal employees, clerks, and post-office employees in the "Big Town," to say nothing of school teachers and principals, then as Eva Tanguay would say: "We don't care" inasmuch as it is truly said that "Charity begins at home." We'll promise you, though, to watch Dr. Copeland closely when he becomes active in the U. S. Senate; and if he fails to bring his New York remedies down to Washington to cure some of the national ills, which beset us who live outside of New York we're sure going to send a questionnaire to the colored Tammany-ites of the "Big Town." PRESIDENT COOLIDGE has taken up the farm situation with a view, it is believed, of eventually bringing about greater JUSTICE to AMERICAN FARMERS who, with plough and hoe, have kept red blood coursing through the veins of America's population and at the same time supplied foreign consumers with many and varied food bases; but, alas, the faithful farmers and their helpers have been long since sending forth frantic S. O. S. calls, for from their meagre financial returns they have by no means been able to surfeit themselves with bread and meat. The seven lean years, amid which farmers have actually suffered for drastic necessities, purchased with small profits, have kept a hungry taste in their mouths which has goaded them into a hue and cry to the middlemen and capitalistic handlers of farm products. There's always a dark spot in every evolution, and, hence, the NEGRO FARMERS have FELT THE PINCH of SMALL PROFITS along with their white contemporaries. The Negro farmer is anything but a nonentity. He is a successful producer and a more successful consumer in dozens of farm communities. For a while, he was easily satisfied, but not so now. He is cultivating thousands of acres of valuable farm land, and, along with other farmers, is seeking HIS JUST DUES. President Coolidge has indeed taken the bull by the horns in his open attempt to SOLVE the FARM SITUATION, and it is up to the Negro Farmers enmasse to see that their ills are given attention along with those of other sufferers. Take, for instance, the Farm Loan Board, the functions of which are to bring aid and comfort to the farmers in the way of substantial loans whereby farmers may finance their activities until the horn of plenty is again overflowing. Negro farmers in a number of States have repeatedly alleged DISCRIMINATIONS in the matter of EQUITABLE ALLOTMENT of FARM LOANS, stating that the same were DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN, and in some instances, DENIED. Some time ago, Mr. Charles E. Hall, a colored Statistician in the U. S. Census Bureau, wrote a series of illuminating articles on Negro Farmers and their Farms, pointing out the acreage, valuation and output of farms owned and controlled by Negroes all over the United States. Any one who was ignorant of Negro farm statistics before that time could acquire a mass of information about Negro Farms by simply following Hall's exhaustive portrayal of farm statistics; and "figures don't lie," you know. Where is Hall now, and what use has been made of his valuable research work? Let every Negro Farmer from Maine to California get busy with Hall's data and acquaint himself with the TRUTH. Then, if they are still in the dark, or even in the dusk, let them seek out Hall and help bring about a "LET'S GET-ACQUAINTED" meeting between Hall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the Farm Loan Board, and even President Coolidge, if necessary, for our President of few words is not necessarily a President of few thoughts or deeds; and our Farmers surely need all the assistance which they can beg or borrow, just at this time. WITH A MEMBERSHIP of about 40 Washington musicians, a LOCAL UNION, subsidiary to the American Federation of Musicians, is proving to be somewhat of a puzzle to both "jazzers" and legitimate dispensers of melodious airs. Whether or not this PUZZLE should exist is an open and mooted question singing. With $50 in his pocket he set out for Oberlin, planning to pay his way by singing. I n Nassville every concert he gave was a flat failure. His $50 was gone, but meanwhile he had learned about Flake University in Nassville. He presented himself there, sang "Be beyond the Gates of Paradise," a song he now sings as an encore after practical ly all of his programmes, to the woman who questioned him there, and was given a month's probation as a student, to find out whether he was serious, at the university. No one showed any particular interest or favoritism, but he was given his chance. He waited on table for board and lodging and sang whenever the university required it, in return for tuition in literature and music. He was accepted as a student and remained at Flake for four years. Then he went to Louisville, where he became a waiter at a rich man's club, and was heard there by H. H. Putnam of Boston. A band of Fiske University singers brought Hayes to Boston with them to take part in a spectacle, "The World in Boston." given in the Mechanics Hall in 1911. When the other singers left Boston Hayes remained. An audition was arranged for him, when he sang before Arthur Foot, Morris Parker and Arthur Hubbard. After this test Mr. Putnam told Hayes that he would pay for his sing lessons. SYMPHONY HALL DEBUT. Hayes became a pupil of Arthur Hubbard, and worked at the Republican Club as a messenger while studying. He gained employment in the office of the late D. H. Sutherland and brought his mother from the South the next year. It was while he was technically on leave of absence as messenger from Sutherland's office that he gave his first concert, attended by 900 of the officers and clerks of his company in Symphony Hall. November 15, 1917. "I cannot tell to save my life," Mr. Hayes has said, describing that event "how I felt that night. The only thing I remember is that as the usher opened the door to me and I saw that vast audience, the stage absolutely jammed, aisles, everything, and I was told 500 people were turned away—I felt like nothing. "I didn't realize the effect of anything I did. I was so enveloped, taken away with the magnitude of the whole thing that when I saw the reports the next day in the papers I could hardly believe them to be true, for I felt I had actually failed, miserably. "I have never forgotten. That was my first real shove-off. From that time things have gone very, very well. It might be called the end of the first poch." FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR Nevertheless, it was not wholly smooth running. In 1920 Hayes went to Europe. At first in London, he had poor luck. The critics had not expected serious things of a colored singer and it was a time before they would take him as an artist of substantial aims. Hayes had invested all his available funds in his trip and his concerts. He faded not only failure but absolute need. Everything depended on the success of a last concert for which he had engaged Wigmore Hall. On this he had wagered everything, even shortening his food supply and giving up every luxury, and mortally in fear of a deficit when the concert was over. As a final blow, there was a coal shortage—a matter which New Englanders will understand—because the Welsh coal miners, and city authorities had ordered that public halls should be closed. What would become of Hayes' concert? He was sitting brooding over all this in his hotel room, fairly sick with physical train and worry, when the telephone rang. He feared he was being dunned, but picked up the receiver It was a summons, a "command" to sing for the King and Queen. This put heart into the singer. To add to this encouragement, Lloyd George succeeded in ending the cooutiners' strike, so that the concert took place as per schedule in Wigmore Hall That night Hayes finally persuaded the London critics of his worth and his musical position was well secured in the capital, although at that time no one knew of the command to sing to royalty. Arriving at Buckingham Palace, where he was to appear for exactly 30 minutes before the King and Queen Mr. Hayes and his accompanist, a colored boy named Lawrence Brown had an amusing experience in being instructed, according to the official custom and precaution, in their behavior before the royal pair. Questions were to be answered, "Yes, Your Majesty," to be answered, "Your Majesty," and "Would it please be your Majesty," and when Majesty entered they were to bow as low as possible to the waist down, "like the English soldiers." At 5:30 to the minute Their Majesties were announced, Hayes and company began bowing like mad. What a the British monarch do? He glanced at them in a worried manner and said "That isn't necessary!" The half hour went into two hours Hayes says that the King seemed more interested in what he had to say in conversation than in his singing! He told the King then, as he has told it since to others of his desire to express the serious music and illustrate the creature genius of his race in the musical art. AT HOME When Roland comes back to Bos (Concluded in last column) By "THE CAMERAMAN." Race Farmers. A. F. M. Colored Harlem Hospital. Garveys Tr (Preston News Service) Washington can probably boast of more competent colored musicians than any other city in the country, with the possible exception of New York. This fact was conspicuous during the war-time period when dozens of colored orchestras tickled the ears and feet of patrons of such famous Washington resorts as the New Ebbit House, the Arcade, the Burlington, Dyers, Jardin de Danse and scores of similar places. Several colored orchestras became famous, but, alas, for some unknown reason their popularity waned with the rapidity of a falling star, and at the beginning of the present season colored orchestras on high-class jobs are as scarce as hen's teeth. In the halcyon days of the war-time dance period, colored musicians met with rebuffs now and then, from prospective patrons, who would say: "I can't hire you because you are not a Union man." Quite naturally, when the dance market for colored musicians took a drop, some "far-seeing" colored musical leaders thought that the possession of an A. F. of M. card would solve the problem of workless nights. Thereafter a colored local formed for the purpose of "organizing" the brethren. The advent and progress of the colored local have been dotted by a series of events worthy of notice. First, after a number of stormy meetings, the first charter holder, Prof. James Miller, was virtually removed by acclamation. Rigid enforcement of union rules brought forth protests from local members, who said in order to buy bread and meat it was absolutely necessary that they play with local non-members. The Republic Theatre orchestra, which had delighted audiences, both under Prof. Joseph Douglass and Prof. A. Russell Wooding, recently declared a strike on Saturday night for higher pay, which the manager refused to grant. To the musicians, though, their discharge was apparently a trivial matter, for the following Sunday, under the direction of "Bill" Reeves, they were hustled to work at the Lincoln Theatre, chief rival of the Republic, where they are now playing at a wage greater than that for which they struck. Such enigmas as these are bound, it is said, to provoke either a permanent life or death of the colored local union. In the meantime, a musician doesn't know whether to show his union card or not, while many more are waiting till the "clouds roll away" before saying "Yea or Nav." 2 Prof. James P. Smith, the local Secretary, is engaged in the peaceful art of trying to bring light out of darkness, and his efforts will be eagerly watched by musicians and by innocent bystanders, such as "The Cameraman." --- PEACEFUL REPORTS are emanating from Harlem Hospital, which was the target of much criticism last Spring, and the centre of a long-waged controversy between the New York Age and the New York News. Word has come along that the installation of colored nurses has been a SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENT in the history of the institution; that they have proven HIGHLY EFFICIENT; that they are cooperating wholesomely with the hospital authorities, who, in turn are showing them every consideration and holding forth to them every advancement; and that patients and friends are PROUD of the HARLEM HOSPITAL. Thus, misgivings have been wiped away with contentment. Impetus has been given to other hospitals to improve their courses to meet New York standards; and ambitious colored nurses from Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, D. C. and other prominent institutions, who are now detailed to Harlem Hospital, are applying for registration in New York State. Equipped to the hilt, and modern in every respect, the Harlem institution offers SPLENDID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY to young Colored Women. New York's increasing colored population, and its safe and sane handling of racial matters, which are elsewhere regarded as difficult, should prove a strong magnet for progressive colored men and women. Harlem Hospital has indeed taken its place among the many efficient health units of the Metropolis, and greater than this, it has readily adopted New York precedents, holding forth peace, good will, and an equal opportunity to all, regardless of race, color or creed. ```markdown ``` IMMEDIATELY UPON his release from the New York prison, Sir Marcus Garvey blew a blast on his trumpet, and made Robin Hood, of Sherwood Forest, look like a piker; for more than 6,000 of Garvey's faithful followers answered the call of the Provisional President of Africa, who is being detained enroute by a five-year sentence. Hamlet's soliloquy is apparently meaningless to Marcus Garvey, who believes that "TO BE" is better than "NOT TO BE." What form of philosophy must his faithful followers imbibe of, in order to profess their allegiance so emphatically to the U. N. I. A. chief? Surely it must have been a philosophy of OPTIMISM. 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SATURDAY,...OCTOBER 13, 1923 Mrs. Isabella Betts of Sutherlins, Va., sends words of encouragement. We appreciate them. When you climb up in this life, re member that you must at some time come down. Prepare for the descent The good timers are on the increase much to the satisfaction of those, who entertain them. People, who are unselfish expert once a peculiar feeling, when they are required to deal with those, who are inordinately selfish. Some women mean all right, but so many of them do all wrong. It is no use talking about the men, for so many of them are much worse. The matrimonial disposition before marriage is as much different from the divorce disposition after the same event as the North Pole is from the South Pole. Mothers, who instruct their children along the ways of right living have a hardtime of it, but they are richly rapaid, when they see even one of their off-spring make a success during their lifetime. Dying is all right and usually, it is a most comfortable feeling of rest, but who wants to die in order to feel that way. We are all willing to permit the other person to experience it. * We have received a copy of "Round Table on Work of Negroes," by Mr George T. Settle of Louisville, Ky. It deals primarily with the library work among our people and furnishes interesting reading. --- Hon. Marcus Garvey no longer sign his communications in the New York Negro World as coming from the Tombs Prison, but his last production was from Youngstown, Ohio. He is as energetic and forceful in his utterances he has always been. The Supreme Lodge of the Eastern and Western Hemisphere held a successful session in Boston, Massachusetts. Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins of Baltimore is Supreme Chancellor Some of our people do not know that there are two Supreme Lodges of colored Knights of Pythias in this country. Persons, who had Christmas Savings Club Cards should sign the waivers along with the regular depositors. Twenty per cent, in cash will be paid if the bank reopens and the remainder of the fifty per cent, issued in Certificates of Deposits drawing four per cent interest. The sooner you sign up the sooner you will get some of your money. Those, who have not signed are not only delaying themselves but also endangering the money of those who have signed --- The Sarah G. Jones Hospital of this city has launched a campaign to raise $250,000 for the work here. We hope that the energetic managers may succeed with the undertaking. If all of our colored physicians were united, we are of the opinion that the raising of this amount of money would be an accomplished fact. It is unfortunate that our people have no such institution under their control. Public appropriations could no doubt be secured in maintaining the institution. We must first help ourselves. --- The Cleveland Ohio Gazette, is rejoicing over the completion of its fifty-first pear. There is one thing about the whole business. The first issue under Hon. H. C. Smith is in line and in principle with the last issue published by that redoubtable Ohioan He has fought a good fight for the race and verily he has kept the faith. May he live to pass the century mark. May God bless him and the people continue to support him. * Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green nounces in a circular that he has issued a new charter to Virginia. This is significant and it will be more so when we learn, who has and who will accept office under the provisions of a new charter, which will logically do away with those officers named by the Grand Lodge, when assembled in its recognized capacity. History for the Knights of Pythias in this State is in the making and the Past Chancellors and Past Grand Chancellors are evidently taking notice. --- Mr. James W. Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is now making one the greatest moves of his career and is centering the attention of the country upon the undone condition of the members of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry, who are now servying a life sentence in the U. S. Prison at Leavenworth, Kansas. He is urging all lovers of justice to send an appeal for clemency to President Calvin Coolidge. Warden Biddle of the Leavenworth Prison has declared his willingness to co-operate in the movement. This business of punishing the innocent with the alleged guilty is an absurdity in a free country. "Justice may sleep, but never dies." Mike McTigue of Ireland met Battling Siki the Senegalese African in a contest for the light weight championship of the world and amidst surroundings highly prejudicial to the black champion is alleged to have wrested from him the title of light heavy-weight champion of the world (Battling Siki, who is now in this country protested with no avail. Now Mike McTigue comes to this country and meets Young Stribbling, a virtual personality in a championship contest at Columbus, Georgia. The same tactics emploded in dealing with the black champion were used against him. He wanted to decline to fight, alleging that he had a fractured thumb. The southerners would not listen to his plea and gave him and his manager to understand that if their lives were worth anything, McTique had better fight Stribbling for the championship. The alleged fight took place. It developed into a hugging contest. At the end of the rounds, the referee called it a draw but Stribbling's supporters made him change it in favor of Young Stribbling. A return match, staged in New York is being arranged with a hope that the mooted question may be settled. It is evidently with a book of grim satisfaction that Battling Siki read the report of the contest. When it was shown that with a receivership at the Mechanics Savings Bank, fifty per cent. of the deposits would not be available and that the depositors would get less than fifty cents on the dollar and that under the arrangements fostered and advocated by the Baptist Ministers Conference Committee and the Committee of white citizens, the bank would pay fifty cents on the dollar and as much more as would be realized by the careful handling of the present assets, including the bond, of One Hundred Thousand Dollars of John Mitchell, Jr., practically all opposition disappeared and the number of persons applying to sign up was increased materially. With the vacating of the receivership, then plans for the rehabilitation, or even liquidation of the institution can be considered by men skilled in this kind of business. The statement so tersely made by Hon. James D. Lecky that it is a question as to whelter that magnificent four story building on Third and Clay streets shall be a scare-crow or a monument for the colored people has reverberated, not only over this entire city, but through out the entire United States, for the Mechanics Savings Bank is practically the best known colored institution in this country Local race pride should have settled the question long ago. Certainly local civic pride among the white people has settled it for they are aiding in bringing tails much desired result about. Still, we shall give God the praise. Some way and some how. He will bring all things right in His own time. ```markdown ``` The Planet for information the world's "doings" and advertisements. May be the very thing an ```markdown ``` THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA FULTON NOTES The Sunday School of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church was well attended, last Sabbath. 11:30 A. M., our pastor, Rev. Cobbs, Revs. Jefferson, Fuller and Clarke went forth to the rostrum. Devotionals were in charge of Rev. Jefferson. Our pastor preached a powerful and inspiring sermon on, "Eternity." Rev. Cobbs is back on the job, after a month's vacation. He preached in several large churches in New York and Philadelphia. During his vacation the pulpit was left in charge of Revs. G. B. Hancock and C. B. Jefferson. 3:30 P. M., being our regular communion services, we had a great time as usual. The Lord's supper was administered by Rev. Cobbs assisted by the Rev. Roots, pastor of Cedar Street Baptist Church. Let us come out early tomorrow to services. Monday, October 15, at 8:30 P. M. there will be a musical programme rendered by the Excel Chorus. The admission is 10 cents. Beginning the fourth Sunday and going through to the first Sunday in November will be the 45th anniversary exercises of the Church and the fourth of the pastor Rev. C. A. Cobbs B. Th. Rev. Cobbs, who is also pastoring Second Bethel Baptist Church, Henrico County, baptized 11 converts last Sunday. The same took place near Poplar Springs. The installation exercises of the pastor will begin the third Sunday at the Church. Rev. G. B. Hancock will preach the installation sermon at 2 P. M. The good people of Second Bethel are preparing for a great reception to be tendered the public on the 19th inst. Rev. W. E. Brown preached at the Trinity Baptist Church last Sunday morning. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at the night services at Cedar Street Baptist Church. RISING MT. ZION NOTES The Sunday School is making remarkable progress under the leadership of the Superintendent, Mr. Arthur White. With the hearty cooperation of teachers as well as every member of both church and Sunday School, it is our desire to make our Sunday School vee with the leading schools of the city. We were agreeably surprised on last Sunday when we saw the familiar face of Rev. H. N. Johnson, son of deacon R. F. Johnson in our pulpit. Our joy reached it bounds when he arose and delivered one of the most electrifying sermon that has ever been preached in Old Zion to the writers' knowledge. Rev. Johnson's subject on this particular occasion was: "An Appeal of Love." The rendition as well as home letters of his sermon were unsurpassed. Our prayers for his continued success. Rev. Howard of Va. Union University was with us Sunday evening at 3:30 P. M. and delivered a very inspiring sermon for the benefit of the Candle Stick Club. Don't forget the prayer services on Wednesday night. Miss Madeline E. White 101 13 State street is quite slick; also Mrs. Ella Harold 926 Denny street. AGED MAN GETS $3,320 BACK PENSION. --- (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Oct. 11. Even though the cumbersome machinery of the U. S. Government moves slowly it finally "moves" as is evidenced by the issuance of a warrant for the payment of $3,320 to Alfred Pettis aged 75 years with the comment from the Pension Bureau to Pettis that this represented payment of back pension at the rate of $50 a month. Pettis' occupation was that of a rag picker. According to the reports from the bureau Pettis filed an application for a pension 10 years ago, it is said, but it followed it up. However the government mills continue to grind, slowly of course, but finally they found out that his claim of having enlisted in the 24th Infantry at Key West Florida in 1846 at the age of 16. Pettis confided to friends that he had long since given up hope of ever getting anything from the government as it had been so long ago since he made application for a pension. "This is certainly a very welcome surprise to me in my old age" he declared. "I am glad the government does not forget you, and especially in your old age after you have been a soldier." he concluded. MAN TRIES TO WRECK JAIL; IS SENT TO INSANE ASYLUM (Preston News Service) Cairo, Ill. Oct. 11.—Edward Peeler, who was arrested last Wednesday when he told police that he had shot and killed a pal of his in Kuskošca Miss. was taken to the State Insane Asylum. It is said that Peeler, while in the local jail, obtained a plot gun and began shooting up the sheriff's office; previous to this he had attempted to burn the jail by setting fire to his bed; tried to hang himself with an electric light cord and flooded the jail by tearing out狱 byaetnion shrdhm jail by tearing out some of the plumbing. Practice problems ONCE PROMINENT WOMAN IS A NARCOTIC DRUG ADDICT (Preston News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 11 - Miss Mayne Carter, aged 25 years once re-reported by all who knew her was arrested at her home in Smith street last Wednesday and turned over to federal authorities. The officers alleged that they found narcotics concealed around the windows of her home. One board was pulled away and quantities of cocaine were found as well as capsules on a window sill, the detectives say. WE TRAIN THE HEART AND HAND. In Choosing a School you place Character and Scholarship Foremost in your Requirements. A Modern Price School with a High Class Training. THE INDUSTRIAL UNION TRAINING SCHOOL possesses advantages offered by other schools regardless of price. 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Taylor as grand daughter ruler of Elks, and Lucy E. Nutter, Rosa Blocker and Ethel Frazier have returned to New York City after a stay of two weeks in the city following the funeral of Mrs. Taylor. While here they were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, 4114 Calumet avenue. Rev. B. H. Lucas has been appointed pastor of the Arnett Chapel in Morgan Park and delivered his first sermon on last Sunday before a large audience. The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldine Square entertained a number of friends on September 21st in honor of Mme. Rosie A. Talbert Vairpaugh, a former teacher of the school, and her daughter of Great Falls Montana. Among the guest present were Mme. L. M. Covington; Mesdames Basley Moore, P. Covington; Mdesdames Basley Dorothy Harris and Pany McDerniel of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Jona Garner and Mrs. Maude Lawton. John Robinson of Metropolis, Ill. visited his sister, Mrs. Lou Ella Young 4114 Calumet avenue a few days while en route to his home from Milwaukee Wisconsin where he spent several weeks with his son and daughter. Mme. Ezella Mathis Carter, 4509 Prairie avenue is back home after an extended trip through California across the continent to Valdosta Ga. where she visited the principal cities and held the annual session of the Hair-dressers convention at Valdosta, Ga. M. T. Bailey, president the Bailey Realty Co. 3638 State street is rapidly closing the season of the sale of vacant property in Morgan Park a thriving suburb of Chicago where many beautiful home sites may be erected by the people coming from all parts of the country. Mrs. Lilton Champion of Detroit, Michigan is spending some time in the city with her sister, Mme. Ezella Mathis Carter, 4509 Prairie avenue. --- STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, Management, Circulation, Etc. required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of The Planet, published weekly at Richmond, Virginia for October 1, 1923. State of Virginia, County of Henrico. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid personally appeared John Mitchell, Jr. who having been duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is the Editor of The Planet, and that the following is to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption required by the Act of August 24, 1912 embodied in section 443 Postal Laws and Regulations printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher John Mitchell, Jr., 311 N 4th street, Richmond, Va. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Va. Managing Editor, John Mitchell, Jr. 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Va. Business Managers John Mitchell, Jr. 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va. 2. That the owner is: John Mitchell, Jr. 3. That the known bondholders mortgages and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are: None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above giving the names of the owners, stockholders and security holders if any, contain not only the list of stock holders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stock holder or security holders appears upon the books of the company as trustees or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustees is acting, is given also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affidavit's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner, and this affidavit has no reason to believe that any other person association, or corporation has any interest, direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds or other securities than as so stated by him. 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SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA DEALER: IN FANCY GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS PHONE MADISON 1887 THE NEGRO'S ROCK OF GIBRALTAR THE AFRICAN BLOOD BROTHERHOOD 2299 Seventh Avenue, N. Y. City (National Headquarters) Intellectual, Social and Protective Benefits. Initiation Fee, $1. Monthly Dues, 25 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted. Good proposition for live wire Organizers. Organize a Post in your community. Sokols and Educational Groups. --- THE PLANET Umbrella Coupon GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA NIGHT PHONE. MAD. 5,5-W Correspondence. ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA., October 9.—The Quarterly meeting was held at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Sunday, October 7th and also Communion. Presiding Elder T. W. Cotton, of the Roanoke District preached a very helpful sermon from St. John 1:29. He made a wonderful display in his explanation of this great text. The offering for the day was $108.60. The reports of the quarter's work were very good and Elder Cotton spoke in commendable terms of the work accomplished and urged that a greater work be done by the end of the fourth and last quarter. He said a misson church is much needed in Roanoke in order that more people may be reached by the A. M. E. Church. Brother Ruffin Sowers, of London Avenue is sick. Also Brother Robert Toliver, of Seventh Avenue continues sick. Mrs. Joplin and daughter, Mrs. Showalter are much improved. Mr. Andrew Croane, of 634 Ninth Avenue, N. E. has been quite indsposed since last Friday. Mr. Hall, of Ninth Avenue is muchimproved. He was stricken with a stroke of Paralysis several weeks ago. Mr. Peter Abbott, who has been sick for several weeks, is muchimproved. Mrs. Patrick Armstrong, who had a fall several weeks ago, resulting in a broken nose, is reported improving at her residence, 600 Ninth Avenue, N. W. Mr. Armstrong, who was in West Raleigh, W. Va. had to be called home because of his wife's illness. Mr. William Holt, of Eighth Ave. died here Wednesday, October 3rd, after a lingering illness. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The funeral services of Mr. Walter Thomas, a well known barber, took place Monday evening from W. F. Hughes' Chapel. He confessed faith in the Lord a few days before the end came, after Rees, James and Hatcher had read the Scriptures, prayed and prevailed with him. The funeral services of two of our oldest and most respected citizens, took place Wednesday evening, October 3rd, at 2:30 from the First Baptist Church. The deceased were Mr. Henry Stewart, 144 McDowall Avenue and Mr. Marshall Galloway, 134 McDowall Avenue. Both were members of First Baptist Church, lasting impress'on was made on the large audience, to see two of the oldest citizens of the city being funeralized at the same time. Rev. A. L. James conducted the obsequies, assisted by Rev. W. W. Hicks. W. F. Hughes had both funerals in charge. Rev. James spoke of the two deceased members in the highest terms of commendation, as neighbors, citizens and last, but not least, as high churchmen, setting a lasting example for their children. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher who was in attendance at a convention in Brooklyn, N. Y., two weeks past, was taken seriously ill and wired Dr. James S. Hatcher, who left on the first train for her bedside. They arrived home early Sunday morning and Mrs. Hatcher was rushed to the Burrell Memorial Hospital, where she is reported convalescing. Miss Katie Bailey, the daughter of Mr. Harrison Bailey was in the city last week and spent several days visiting her uncle, Mr. Thomas Bailey, of Third Street, N. W. She left Monday for her home in Winston Salem, N. C. and reports having had a very excellent trip, visiting many of her near kinsmen in this section, the Traynhams, Baileys and Stanfield brothers. Corine Stanfield Cunningham, 634 Ninth Avenue, N. E., who spent the Summer in Columbus, O. left for her second term at Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., Tuesday, October 9. Mrs. Claudine Craghage, of Columbus, O. has returned to her home, after spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth White, 913 Fifth Street, N. E. her brothers and many friends. She had a splendid time in the Magic City. Mrs. Eliza Claytor, of Wells Alley, is sick this week. Mrs. G. Fisher is also indisposed. Hubbard Garner of Eleventh Street has been sick several weeks. He's improving under the care of Dr. Downing. Mr. Joe Fields, of Tenth Avenue, has been quite ill from a stroke of Paralysis. The Henley Brothers, boy preachers and their father are in the city preaching at the various churches of the city. Mr. Thomas Walker, of Richmond, who attended the Masonic Lodge at Bristol, Va. stopped over on his return and visited his brother, W. H. Walker and S. W. Howard, of 302 Seventh Avenue. He and the Planet Agent had a stout argument on the duration of man's obedient career in the Garden of Eden before the deception, fall and expulsion therefrom. Some new thoughts were drawn out from each side. Rev. W. W. Hicks is home from Los Angeles, California, where he attended the National Baptist Convention. Rev. A. L. James delivered a lecture last Monday night on his extended trip to California, at St. Paul's M. E. Church. Just a word about the Colored Agent of Roanoke for The Richmond Planet and medicines for the Millin Drug Company, which claims superiority over them all. If you wish to test them, just call and see their agent this Fall and get a bracing for the Winter and keep in good health. Don't forget the place. M. Stanfield's 153 Wells Alley, N. W. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Dev. W. G. Johnson preached two able sermons at Franklin Street M. E. Church Sunday. His audiences were well pleased and expressions of appreciation were heard from many. The Knights of Pythians celebrated at the Bethel A. M. E. church. The attendance was large. Collection excellent. Rev. G. O. Wing preached an able sermon punctuated with wholesome thought and spiritual uplift. Rev. W. W. Ward was returned to his beloved congregation at Franklin St. M. E. church. We welcome your Brother Ward. Mrs. Josephine Williams and her daughter, Mrs. Nannie Lee Songer left for Bluefield, W. Va., last week their future home. Mr. Robt. Songer left for Bluefield, W. Va., last week. Mr. Noble Sheffep of Chicago. Ill. was visiting his mother. Mrs. Julia Sheffey last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mitchell and their five children left for Bluefield, W. Va., their future home this week. Messrs. Floyd Benly, Jno. Bentley, Robt. Collier, Chas. Russell and a host of others from Rural Retreat were Sunday visitors in town. Messrs. Otey Davis, Nick Davis and a number of Calanthes were visitors in town Sunday. Among those who attended theeral of Mr. James People were; Mr. William Peeples, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Sessours, Madames Ida Durmid, Delta Crockett and Clarence and Robt. Sessons of Bluefield, W. Va. Miss Carrie Greenlee of Norfolk, is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mr. Adam Sayles of Ivanhoe, was a business visitor in the city Monday. Mr. Richard Kerns is home after spending several months in W. Va. Mrs. Cora Harper is on the sick list. Rev. L. B. Alston is seeing his parishners in his new car. Mr. Willie Greenlee is still boasting the E. C. club. Keep it up Billie. Mr. Chas. Allison the popular caterer can be seen any day at Chapman and Chapman tonsorial parlor. Read the Planet and become intelligently informed on the current events. Mr. W. W. Harper the popular 4.0 Avenue tonsorial artist, is starring at football. Don't borrow your neighbors' Plauet buy one. Mrs. Leoora Grubb is opening a grocery on Franklin street in the Mason's Hall. We wish for her much success in the mercantile world. The public school opened with the largest enrollment in years. Mr. Richard Holliday spent Sunday in Ivanhoe, visiting his sister, Mrs. Chas. Crockett. Mr. Counelley Sayles of Ivanhoe spent Tuesday in Wytheville. Mrs. Chas. Gibson opened school at Max Meadows Monday, October 5th. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency. 1234 Orleans Street. Baltimore Maryland MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND Collection . Newspaperman . Editor B. J. Davis, Atlanta. Collection . Friend . Mary F. Owens . William Jenkins . Mrs. Alice Norrell . L. T. Johnson . Rev. Robert J. Jackson . Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge . R. W. Whiting . Mrs. Anzie Burnett . Collection . Dr. A. A. Tennant . A Friend . W. A. Wilson . Ja. E. Kefford, Waterbury, . Conn. . A Friend Chester Carter A Friend A Friend Thomas Byrd A Friend Mrs. Harriet Blunt S. S. S. Mrs. Lucy Dabbs A Friend Mrs. A. G. Thompson Donation Pacahontas Lodge No. 41, K. of P. Pocahontas. Lawyer J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, W. Va. Miss Frances Pollard, New York, N. Y. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson Mrs. Annie Sharrah Mrs. Susie T. Winston B. F. Morrell, Jamestown, R. I. Mrs. Elenora Jones Donation 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. E. B. Brown, Covington Va. Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport News. Mrs. Antoinette Wilkerson, Boy kins ..... 1.00 Jennie Ferguson, Keeling ..... 1.00 Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth ..... 1.00 Elia Thomas, Portsmouth ..... 1.00 William Bowles, Staunton ..... 1.00 Mrs. Annie Ballard, Portsmouth ..... 1.00 THE RIGHMOND PLANET. RIGHMOND. VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God, let us re-open the Bank. Cascade Court No. 99, Hot Springs ..... g Friend ..... g George W. Rison, Danville ..... g 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. W E. Chatman 1.00 John Kyle 1.00 With best wishes yours L. R. Woolridge, Jr. MARY R. WOOLRIDGE J. H. THOMPSON. M. THOMPSON, C. C. W. J. Strowbridge Henry Fitz. Staunton, Va. July 16 1923. John Mitchell Jr. 311 N. Fourth Street. Richmond, Va. Friend Friend Mrs. Ella Arnley C. FTON FORGE, V. Mrs. Julia M. Anderson Demarionous Moore Claude Burrell Mrs. Lizzie Goodman Mrs. Channie Washing Mrs. Anna Peters Mrs. Lucy E. Jackson Mrs. Patsy Lewis Friend D. I. Tate Mitchell, V. J. B. Evans, Lynchbun Mrs. Martha W. Ersman My Dear Sir and Brother:—You will find enclosed check for your Defense Fund given by your friends of Staunton, Va. James E. Parker 5.00 A. C. Mabrey 5.00 Dr. O. W. Marsnall 2.00 Wm. Sims 2.50 Emmett Moore 1.00 L. C. James 1.00 A Friend 1.00 J. F. Bryant 5.00 Cash 5.00 J. H. Johnson 2.00 John W. Southall 5.00 W. S. Adams 1.00 Lunch Jackson 2.50 Thomas Jackson 5.00 Wm. Short 5.00 Cash 5.00 Wm. Bowles 1.00 G W. Cook 2.50 Notem Johnson 2.50 Mrs. F. J. Moore 5.00 A Friend 2.50 Charles Miller 5.00 A Friend 5.00 Mt. Zion Lodge No. 18 A. F. and A. M. 5.00 G A. Newman, Jr. 2.50 G W. Taylor 1.00 L. W. Swann 5.00 Wm. Ellis 5.00 William A. Pinner, Portsmouth 2.50 Yours truly. A. C. MABREY. Mrs. Gillie Bolling 1.00 Morgan: E. Norris M. D. Kil- marnock, Va. 2.00 1.00 Friend ..... 1.00 1.00 Friend ..... 2.50 Mrs. Ella Arnley ..... 1.00 AGE CL. FTON FORGE, VA. Mrs. Julia M. Anderson ..... 2.50 Dennarious Moore ..... 2.50 C. Claude Burrell ..... 5.00 Mrs. Lizzie Goodman ..... 1.00 Mrs. Channie Washington ..... 1.00 Mrs. Anna Peters ..... 1.00 L. Lacy E. Jackson ..... 1.00 Mrs. Patsy Lewis ..... 2.50 Friend ..... 2.00 D. H. Tate Mitchell, Va. ..... 1.00 J. B. Evans, Lynchburg ..... 5.00 Mrs. Martha W. Evans, Lynchburg ..... 1.00 W. H. Pride, Delawanna, N. J. ..... 5.00 M. L. S. ..... 1.00 W. L. H. ..... 1.00 Friend ..... 5.00 Friend ..... 5.00 Mrs. Estelle Thornton, Atlee, Va. ..... 2.50 ROANOKE VA. Bov. P. G. Gravely ..... 5.00 Sir Jas. H. Crosen ..... 2.25 Sir Chas. Abbott ..... 2.25 Sir Mc Hall ..... 2.25 Sir Willie H. Hopkins ..... 59 Sir G. S. Edmondson ..... 50 Sir ZuckerlaH Williams ..... 2.25 Sir Robt. Faulkner ..... 50 Sir Wm. Powell ..... 56 Rev. Thomas H. White, Jersey ..... 10.09 Rev. S. C. Copeland, Marion, S. C. 1.00 Mrs. Jane Harris ..... 1.00 W. R. Thomas ..... 1.00 L. H. Payne ..... 1.00 D. F. Walker ..... 2.25 Rev. C. E. Miller, E. Radford ..... 5.00 Radford Club ..... 10.00 William B. Smith ..... 1.00 Rev. W. B. Reed, Philadelphia ..... 3.00 S. J. Sutton, San Antonio, Tex. ..... 25.00 Mrs. A. H. Lee, Danville, Va. ..... 1.00 S. M. Quarles, Smithers, W. Va ..... 1.00 B. F. Sublett ..... 1.00 Dr. Carrie J. Sutton, San Antonio, Texas ..... 5.00 J. R. Jackson, Swarthmore, Pa. ..... 2.00 Evening Star Court No. 77. Blackstone, Va ..... 10.00 1.00 Rev. T. T. Tucker, Pastor Union Baptist Church, Newark, N. J. 5.00 2.00 Rev. D. L. Cosby, So. Orange, N. J.1.00 FIVE 2 WHITE VIRGINIA COLLEGE ELEVEN REFUSES TO PLAY W. AND J. WITH CHARLES WEST IN ```markdown ``` M. B. PHOTO OF ADOLPH HITLER. This is the first and only known photograph in existence of Adolph Hitler, the much talked of leader of the German National Sozialist Party. The photo, an exclusive one, shows clearly the lines of a strong countenance and also a sturdy body. WHITE VIRGINIA COLLECTION TO PLAY W. AND J. Washington and Lee Refuses to Play Washington and Jefferson. BOTH SIDES ARE FIRM Action Taken After Reference of Ques tion to School Heads. Washington, Penn., Oct. 6.—Several thousands of football fans were disp pointed here this afternoon, when the scheduled intersectional struggle between Washington and Lee of Lexington, Va., and Washington and Jefferson College of this place, was called off at the eleventh hour through the refusal of the Southernners to play Charles West, Negro, national intercollegiate pentathlon champion, who was permitted to represent W. and J., in the contest. Washington and Jefferson insisted that it maintained the right to may the famous colored athlete as he was a bona fide student and had represented it for the last three years, this being his final year of competition under the colors of the local school Washington and Lee remained equally firm in its attitude and the contest was called off. HEADS OF SCHOOLS DECIDE The final decision in the controversy was made by the heads of the two institutions. Graduate Manager Richard A. Smith and head Coach James Dehart, former Pitt athlete, acted under instructions from Dean Harry Campbell, of the Washington and Lee faculty, in the absence of the president. Manager Smith and Coach Dehart communicated with Dean Campbell by telephone. His ultimatum was that athletes of the institution had never participated against Negro athletes and that this tradition would not be violated at this time. Upon receiving this ultimatum President S. S. Baker, of Washington and Jefferson remained firm in his contention that Washington and Jefferson would play West as he was a bona fide student and eligible to represent the school. "I simply acted under instructions from the head of Washington and Lee College in refusing to take my team on the field," said Coach Jimmy DeHart, the former Panther star. "The decision was not up to me but the school I represent." "I am sorry the unfortunate condition arose," said President S. S. Baker, of Washington and Jefferson College. "I respect the tradition which Washington and Lee followed in refusing to play the game, but Washington and Jefferson College is a Northern school with traditions too." It has never made any distinction against color or creed in enrolling its students Charles West, who was the cause of the controversy, has been one of the best students in the college for the last three years. He has been an honor to the school both as a student and as an athlete adding to its prestige by his gentlemanly conduct and his efforts as an athlete." While there had been some controversy as to the playing of West, the matter was never brought to a definite issue until the Washington and Lee football sound of thirty-five players and a contingent of followers, headed by graduate Manager R A. Smith and head Coach James Dohart, arrived in Washington shortly before noon today. Immediately after their arrival Manager Smith and Coach Dehart asked for a conference regarding PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORLD 1921 EFFECTIVE DINNER GOWN. One-piece sleeveless dinner gown of maize crepe romaine, embroidered with crystal and pearl beads; picture hat of cream color lace; sandals of gold brocade worn with nude-color chiffon hose. Posed by Ellen Sedgwick, Universal serial star. THLETI GE ELEVEN REFUSES WITH CHARLES WEST IN West, and met with graduate Manager R. M. Murphy, head Coach John W. Heisman and line Coach David C. Morrow, representing Washington and Jefferson. It was then agreed to place the matter before the heads of the two institutions. PITTSBURGH 'Y' TEAM TO BE STRONG ONE (Preston Newa Service) PITTSBURGH, October 4.—With the formal opening of the new $25,000 "Y" building here on Sunday, indications point to the strong "Y" floor team increasing its strength to such an extent that the team will be able to meet the top nachers before the season ends. (Preston News Service) HARRISBURG, PA., October 5. Harrisburg Giants won the fourth and deciding game of the city championship series from the Motive Powers Club here Tuesday 3-2. It was the best played game of the series, both teams being on edge from start to finish. The great work of Np Winters in the box was mainly responsible for holding his heavy hitting opponents to five hits. City Championship Series—Club Standing: Harrisburg Giants 4 2 .667 Motive Powers Club 2 4 .333 NEGRO COLLEGES PAY MORE ATTENTION TO SPORTS, AND ARE DEVELOPING BETTER MEN IN MIND AND BODY (Preston News Service) For a long time it was difficult to get percolated through the book-worm brains of the faculties of Negro colleges that athletics formed a very prominent part in school life. Despite the fact that the famous old-time pedagogues were exceedingly familiar with the price that the Persians, the Athenians and the Spartans placed on the development of the body along with the mind it was well-night impossible to convince them that athletics and physical training had a place in the curriculum of their school. Even though they would admit that a strong mind needed a strong body in which to dwell and develop; they could not see the wisdom of making any special effort to make provision along with the training of the mind for the development of the students' body. It is exceedingly gratifying to note the great awakening among the Negro schools in all parts of the country as to the importance of physical training in the school life. Then, too, another advantage, is coming to the universities who are progressive enough to adopt physical education as a part of the curriculum. It attracts the healthiest and most hardy lads to the school; it gives an added incentive for the boy to complete high school with the hope of being able to make one of the Varsity teams, who might otherwise stop before he completed his high and even common school education. The fact that Negro schools offer this opportunity to satisfy such an ambition in the youth en added opportunity is given to train the mind of a boy, who possibly would have stopped short of sufficient education to fit him for future life. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE FLOODS RSC Cambridge 021 THE CHAMPION A. S. C. OUTFIT, WHICH REPRESENTS RICHMOND THE BAY OF FREEDOM FOOTBALL IS KING. Photo shows how Navy boys expect to rip thru opposing lines and carry all before them. Coach Folwell insists that this is the kind of work that makes football aspirants ready for the fray. THE CHAMPION A. S. C. OUTFIT, VIRGINIA UNION PLAYS THE AT TO-DAY IN FIRST CLASSIC. The Champion A. S. C. football club opened the pigskin season here last Wednesday by defeating the Truehearts team by 90 points to 0. The A's were in shipshape and piled up the score at will. The Truehearts would possibly show up to better advantage if they play against a slower team. The A. S. C. line-up was strengthened by the return of some old-timers, "Shad" Davis, tricky quarter, and "Juggernaut" Bill Collier. There was so much opportunity for starring that every A player who participated shared about equal in the day's laurels. Battleship Ammons and "Diving Tup" were up to form, as were all of last year's men. Saturday the A's will clash with Coach Martin's boys at Virginia Union University and one of the tightest games of the season is expected. Union has plenty of good material out this year and the sports are up in the air as to whisk horse to lay the kale on. --- THE FOREIGN MEMORIAL FLAG HOISTING A BRITISH FLAG ON WRANGEL ISLAND. Photo shows the hoisting of the Canadian flag over Wrangel Island by members of Explorer Stefansson's party. The ownership of the island has been in dispute many times. Stefansson's expedition left a party on the island and attempts have been made to rescue the survivors marooned there. PITTSBURGH WILL HAVE GREAT FOOTBALL TEAM. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 11—Pittsburgh is to be represented with one of the greatest, if not the greatest, semi-pro football teams of all times if plans, now under way by the Homestead Gray Club, are carried through. The team, it is said, will be built around men whose names are a byword, wherever high-grade football is the order and the line up will embrace such men as Shellbourne, of Dartmouth; Paul Robeson of Rutgers; Fritz Pollard of Brown; "Duke" Slater, of Iowa; 'Ink' Williams and others of national fame, surrounded bp such stars as the Young brothers of Lincoln University fame, Lottie Walker, Don Jefferson, Willis Moody, Peter Johnson, R. Pinckney Smith, Jim Dorsay and some stars from West Virginia. All of the first five men have been either placed, or received honorable mention on Walter Camp's All-Ameri can teams, and if the players can be assembled to play under one club foot ball will be in to ra big boom. An attractive schedule of games is being arranged Saturday games to be played in and around Pittsburgh, while Sunday games will be held in Wheeling, W. Va. The season is to be opened on October 27. Following the closing of the Pitt University season, it is planned to play the leading independent teams of this vicinity at Forbes Field. LLOYD'S SUSPENSION IS MADE DEFINITE. (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 11.—The ten day suspension of John Henry Lloyd of Hildale has been extended to include the rest of the season and forever, according to a statement made by the veteran star. Lloyd asserted that he had been paid to the end of the season, and then informed that his services would no longer be required. An effort to have President Bolden of the Hildale Club, make a tatement proved unfruitful. Lloyd, it was reported last week, had been dismissed from the team, and Warfield given charge of the team to "keep down dissention." When Lloyd assumed the reins of the club, he set the team on the way to a championship in the Eastern League. 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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. --- THE TWO COURSES OPEN "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. The Houston Riot Cases A Summary EIGHT In August of 1917, according to a report made by Martha Gruening, special investigator sent to Houston, Texas by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a riot occurred between colored United States soldiers of the 24th Infantry and white persons of Houston, in which numbers of people were kliled and injured. The causes of the riot were given by Miss Gruening as: 1. The habitual BRUTALITY of white POLICE OFFICERS of Houston in their treatment of colored people. 2. The DISARMING of members of the COLORED MILITARY police (provost guard) in deference to Southern ANTI-NEGRO PREJUDICE, a step without precedent in the U. S. Army. 3. LAX DISCIPLINE at Camp Logan, involving promiscuous visiting and drinking. THE EXPOSITION OF NEWSPAPER MEN National Negro Press Association To Hold One Week Session at Nashville. Tenn., February 18-23, 1924. Washington, D. C.—Newspaper men throughout the United States are being notified of the annual convention of the National Negro Press Association that is to be held in Nashville, February 18-23 1924. In connection with this annual convention, it is learned here that the President, J. Finley Wilson and the members of the Executive Committee have fully decided to push the Exposition feature, so that instead of holding only a three days session, the Association will hold sessions for a whole week. They have issued special invitations to every Editor, Publisher and Author of any book to send a copy of their publication (bound volume) to be placed on exposition in Nashville. The name of the publication and its author is to be printed in the back of the volume, so that while it is on exhibition, the visitors may know at a glance who is the author and publisher. The entire week will be devoted to extolling the work of the members of the race on the line of printing, publishing and writing. The local members in Nashville are organizing to take care of the large number of visitors who will be there during that week. Some of the best talent of the race will be on program, and will be heard to great advantage. There will be a number of open sessions so that the public will get the benefit of what is being done by the newspaper men of the Country toward race uplift and advancement. WILL URGE NEGROES TO STAY IN THE SOUTH. Washington, Sept. 29.—Creation of a commission of representative Southern Negroes to advise the members of their race in the South to remain in that section, rather than to emigrate to the North. was recommended to President Coolidge today by H. L. Remmel, Republican national committee from Arkansas. Mr. Remmel discussed with the President the labor shortage in the South resulting from the movement of Negroes to the Northern industrial centers and told the President that the situation was rapidly becoming serious. He estimated that 150,000 or 200,000 Negroes had left the South this year with serious results to the cotton and other farmers. The President was greatly interested in the suggestion Mr. Remmel said and advised the national committee man to confer with Secretary Wallace on the proposal. --- WHITE WOMAN SSOLICITTED HIS AFFECTIONS. MAN PROVES. (Preston News Service) Nasnville, Tenn., Oct. b—A case which some time ago created a deat of excitement in Memphis is again in the courts and considerable excitement is now extant in connection therewith. The white press of the south calls the position taken by the defense of the Negro accused of attacking a white Evidence gathered by Miss Gruening shows that the riot occurred only after two colored soldiers had been wantonly and brutally beaten and shot by white police officers for protesting at the brutal treatment of a colored woman by those white officers. The rumor that one of these colored soldiers, held in deep affection by his fellows, Corporal Baltimore, had been shot dead, and other soldiers arrested, overtaxed the patience of the colored soldiers who took up arms and went toward the police station with the intention of rescuing their comrades, despite orders not to leave their camp. Unprecedented severity was meted out to the colored soldiers whereas no white person, police officer or civilian, was convicted. Nineteen colored soldiers were hanged after summary military court martial without being accorded the usual privilege of having their cases reviewed by their Commander-in-Chief. 67 were sentenced to life woman as revolting. According to the evidence it is claimed that John Cook the accused man, made a confession in which it is shown that Cook's attentions were not forced on Mrs. J. P. Cooney, but had been solicited. The woman, in a desperate struggle to save herself the usual humiliation of being regarded as having been friendly with a Negro, made a desperate effort to show that Cook had forced his intentions on her. She declared that Cook had subjected her to the most cruel treatment finally swearing to throw her into the Mississippi river over a blunt in Riverside Park. It is said that during her testimony several discrepancies were found and the counsel for defense shattered her story in several places. However, it is thought that on account of the existent prejudice involved in connection with the case Cook stands a poor chance on securing justice. Reading between the lines as the case progresses indications are that this unfortunate relationship between Cooney and Cook had existed for some time and when it was evident that people suspicioned them of their clandestine association Mrs. Cooney took the only course open to save herself and let Cook bear the brunt of the mutual misconduct. The case will go to the jury late this afternoon or early to morrow morning it is thought. Cook's fate will be known later. WHITE MEN TAKE NEGRO CAMP ARE SHOT. (Preston News Service) Monessen, Pa., Oct. 5.—When a group of Negroes, who had been working in the mills here, returned from Pittsburgh Allowing a few days off after a pay-day, they found that their shacks had been occupied by some white men. Angered at this, it is thought that the Negroes opened fire on the whites who refused to leave the shanty resulting in Sam Slocusky, or McKees Rocks being seriously wounded. The Negroes fled and are being sought by the State police. MISS FLOREENCE MONTGOMERY IS SOME PUGILIST Washington, D. C., Oct. 6—When it comes to giving the K. O. in proper fashion Miss Florence Montgomery stands in a class by herself. According to the police who arrested her and lodged her in jail charged with disorderly conduct, Miss Montgomery was fighting 15 or more men in a restaurant at 4 1-2 street and Missouri avenue S. W. The officers said that the woman tiored the men as she came to them in turn. It is said that she issued a defy to the men and said that she could and would clean out the place and immediately proceed to do so. She is said to be a woman of slight build, but has a deadly wallop as each of the men she floored can testify. The police claim that they found it quite difficult to land her in jail. She is said to have been under the influence of John Barleycorn when arrested. Witnesses in the restaurant claim that when she entered she signified that she had a bad case of the 'blues' and felt like doing something desperate. She said that she hated men, because her 'honey' had deceived her. THE PASSION PLAY PORTRAYING HIS DIS Pilate, King Hero Characters With Soldiers are HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE Dollars going over to Obey THE PASS in a language they do not un- Gorgeous Spectacle and Greatest History that the world has ever to Bavaria to witness the origi- PARENTS, CLERGYMEN, T your cooperation in our efforts HOURS—1 P. M. 3 F. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS AD MONDAY, 00 HOWARD NORTH SECOND ST., BET ADDITIONAL SPORTS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SPEND THOUSANDS OF Dollars going over to Oberammergrau, Bavaria, to see THE PASSION PLAY in a language they do not understand. You can now see this Gorgeous Spectacle and Greatest Tutor of Religion and Ancient History that the world has ever known, just as if you traveled to Bavaria to witness the original production. PARENTS, CLERGYMEN, TEACHERS, we respectfully invite your cooperation in our efforts to aid you in your Mission. HOURS—1 P.M. 3 P.M. 7 P.M. 9 P.M. HOURS—1 P. M. 3 P. M. 7 P. M. 9 P. M. ADMISSION. 2 CENTS ADULTS; 10 CENTS CHILDREN NORTH SECOND ST., BET. CLAY AND MARSHALL. (Concluded from Page 6) GODFREY RUNS OUT OF FIGHY WITH SINGULAR SENEGALESE. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10.—The pro- pposed battle between Battling Skii and George Godfrey, scheduled for the arena this week, has been called off according to Leon Rains, the promoter. "Skii was wilin genough to spot Godfrey 20 or 30 pounds in weight and meet the big heavyweight in his first appearance here," said Rains. "but Godfrey grew a severe case of cold feet. Teh bout has been called off for the pres- ent, at least." --- DETROIT STARS IS WINNER OF SEMI-PRO SERIES. (Preston News Service) Detroit, Mich., **q**11-11. The Detroit Detroit Stars won the emi-pro champion ship of Detroit here last week, when they defeated the St. Hyacinths in both ends of a double header 11-2 and 6-2. Rock Island, Ill., - Soil Butter, form er star track man with Duhue, and American broad jump champion, has taken to football and will play with THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA 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. Of the imprisoned, 54 still are in Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Of these men Warden W. I. Biddle said recently: "I know these men. They are not murderers." And Warden Biddle not only said the men had been exemplary prisoners, but hoped that efforts for their release would be successful as they had been harshly dealt with the two semes of adult CHRIST DISCIPLES Herod and All Ancient With 500 Roman Laws and Civilians PEOPLE SPEND THOUSANDS OF to Oberammergrau, Bavaria, to see PASSION PLAY not understand. You can now see this Greatest Tutor of Religion and Ancient has ever known, just as if you traveled the original production. MEN, TEACHERS, we respectfully invite efforts to aid you in your Mission. M. 3 P. M. 7 P. M. 9 P. M. TS ADULTS; 10 CENTS CHILDREN OCTOBER 15TH RD THEATRE , BET. CLAY AND MARSHALL. FIELD NOTES OF BUREAU OF TUBERCULOSIS EDUCATION. and long term imprisonment. It is in behalf of 54 clean, orderly and exemplary United States colored soldiers, imprisoned since 1917, that the petition asking President Coolidge to exercise executive clemency is being circulated. ```markdown ``` the local independents this season. Butler is no novice at football, having played on his high school eam in '15 and '20 Chicago, IL) Oct. 11.—Duck Slater, former second All-American choice at tackle, and one of the best players ever turned out at University of Iowa is to play with the Rock Island Independents again this season The fie'd clinics have been continued throughout the summer. Mrs. McAvoy has remained with the staff, but Miss Groves returned to North Carolina at the end of three months and Mrs. Hazel Hamlin Quoos who came to us two years ago, return ed to the force much to our joy. Miss Bragg returned to her old camp ing ground in the Southwest, going into Lee and Scott. The clinics were not as largely attended this year as last, but the most cursory visit to the counties give evidences of the influence of last year's work. Miss Snedaker again returned to Southampton and Lancaster. In the former she had a most successful clin- but the fisher folk in Lancaster did not come in such large numbers as she desired. A friend of hers there "Advisory Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, "Baptist Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. Mosby, D. D. Ch 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. 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I find that the people are as unwilling as ever to come out for a mid-week tuberculosis talk. Our numbers were not large, but I was relieved to hear that we seemed to get across since many of them turned up on clinic days bringing family connections along. Mrs. McAvoy went to Orange, wha always does such good work and also to Shenandoah County where we held our first county clinic. The Director had a wonderful trip to the West. A special train of one hundred and fifty T.B. experts left Chicago June the eleventh after a charming dinner party in Chicago given by the Tuberculosis Institute. Many notables were on the train, and we had a delightful time. We stopped to climb Pikes Peak—in automobiles—and spent a day at the Grand Canyon later. Miss Nora Hammer and I spent two days at the Yosemite. These places are indescribable, and the majesty and beauty of them must linger in one's memory. I think, forever. My advice to every health worker is to see the West. The convention at Santa Barbara was delightful. Mr. Homer Foulks was chairman of the social service section, and the man himself was guaran teed for the worth of the paper. Mrs. Gay visited various clinic fields throughout the summer, and Dr. Edwards had ratter more actual clinic days this year than last. VETERANS' OFFICERS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET IN NORFOLK To the Officers and Members of the Veteran Officers Association of Va. From: The Sec.-Treasurer Subject: The 8th Annual Meeting. As the time approaches for our next re-union at Norfolk, Va., on Thanksgiving Day, November 29th, 1923; it is needless for me to remind you of the great pleasure it always affords us to meet and renew our loyalty and friendly feeling towards each other. The association as you know is for all Commission Officers of the State and Federal Governments who served during Peace and War times. You are expected to honor us with your presence. The meeting will be called to order at 10 o'clock and will hold one day only. The annual donation is $1,000 which you may send to the undersigned on or before November 1st. The fourth coming book entitled: "Val. Colored Volunteers, 1871-91," by Maj. Wm. H. Johnson is expected to be ready on that occasion and it will be an opportunity for you to get one. For reservations, write Capt. E. W Gould or Lt. J. M. Collins, 112 Alexander street, Norfolk, Va. The meeting will be held at Community Centre, 837 1-2Princess Anne Avenue. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. Richmond, Virginia, September y Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. gentlemen:—I am writing to express the hope th but by which the depositors of the Mechanics on any considerable loss. I wish to comm ing to protect the depositors and the good name institution. I sincerely hope that it will be possi institution, and that it may again enjoy the con bestowed upon it. 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