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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR Virginia State Library THE RICHMOND PLANET GOV. TRINKLE SENDS US WORDS OF HOPE VOLUME XL., NO. 48 GOV. THE US WANTS HOLL The Baptist Active Bank Hon. C. R. Kelley, chairman of the Advisory Committee of white citizens, who are in charge of the movement to vacate the receivership at the Mechanics Savings Bank and to bring about the re-opening of the institution in order to aid the spirit of thrift among the colored people and to save to the thousands of depositors their savings deposited therein for old age and "the rainy day" has received a letter from Gov. E. Lee Trinkle under date of October 11, 1923 in which he says: "I hope that some method will be worked out in order to accomplish the highest good for this institution and for its depositors and stockholders." BANKER LECKY SPEAKS Hon. James D. Lecky of the subcom mattee visited the Baptist Minister's Conference in session at the Ebenezer Baptist Church last Monday at 12:30 P. M. and was introduced to the conference. When routine business had been concluded President Evans Payne, after entertaining a motion to that effect invited him to address the conference. He explained in detail the plan for securing signatures and for vacating the receivership. He commented upon the heavy cost of all receiverships, no matter how ably handled and drew a vivid and forceful illumination of the case, when a certain well-known and prosperous individual was in dire straits and the wealthy Virginian assigned over his holdings to supply losses. JUDGE MINOR'S ALLOWANCE An attorney took two hours to draw the papers and when the matter tapped up in Judge Minor's court, he ruled that in a matter involving several millions, the service should be paid for in accordance with the amount involved and be ordered that a fee of ten thousand dollars be paid to the attorney. He impressed upon the ministers, the need for prompt action and told several interesting anecdotes in connection therewith. Rev. G. E. Fountain moved that the Conference take action. Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Moshy called attention to the fact that this motion was rather indefinite and action was needed now. DR. RANSOM'S MOTION Rev. Dr. Ransom moved that the motion which had been unanimously passed be supplemented by another that action be taken today. This carried unanimously and the plan submitted by Mr. Lecky was unanimously endorsed, each minister pledging himself to take personal action in arousing the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank to sign the waiver. Mr. Lecky dwelt upon the fact that all depositors would be sure of receiving fifty cents on the dollar, while a receiver had already stated that under a receivership, he did not believe it possible or the depositors to receive this amount. I:ELIEVES BANK CAN PAY He was of the opinion that they would receive much more than fifty cents on the dollar and with proper management, it was possible that they would receive 100 cents on the dollar. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. said a few words of encouragement as Dr. Payne reinstalled the chair, which was occupied by Rev. Fountain. Rev. Dr. W. H. Stokes, Rev. W. T. Johnson and many other leading divines were present. When the visitors had retired the Conference resumed its unfinished business. THE NEW ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING, WHICH COST APPROXIMATELY $250,000.00. JOSHER ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IS DEDICATED HERE The dedication exercises of the new Armstrong High School building took place in the school auditorium on Friday evening, October 12, at 8:15 P. M. The exercises were under the auspices of the City-Wide School Improvement League, whose president, Dr. W. H. Stokes, presided with dignity, and carried out the complex program with despatch. About eleven hundred people were present to inspect the building and witness the dedication. The exercises took place in the beautiful and commodious school auditorium. It occupies the center of two floors of the spacious building, with a seating capacity of 1,000. The main floor and balcony are constructed at such an angle that an unconstructed view of the stage can be had from any seat in the building. The acoustics are perfect. Seated on the restroom were members of the school board, Principal Adams, representatives of the various organizations and schools of the city and a compost chair, under direction of Mr. W. D. Jones. The following program had been arranged for the occasion: "America" by the chorus and audience; invocation, Dr. J. L. Taylor, pastor St. Phillips P. E. Church; introductory address, Dr. W. H. Stokes; presenta- tion of building, Hon. W. Floyd Reams, Chairman Richmond City School Board; acceptance of building on behalf of school system, Hon. A. H. Hill, Superintendent Richmond Public Schools; acceptance on behalf of faculty and pupils of Armstrong High School, Prof. W. M. Adams, Principal. Three minute commendatory greetings on behalf of: Virginia Union University, Dr. W. J. Clarke, President; Hartshorn Memorial College, Dr. G. W. Rigler, President; Van Dyver College, Rev. J. B. Glenn, President; Baptist Ministers' Conference, Dr. Evans Payne, President; Ministerial Alliance, Rev. M. F. Gregory, President; Y. W. C. A., Miss Laura McFall, Executive Secretary; Y. M. C. A., Rev. S. C. Burrell, General Secretary; professional interests, Dr William H. Hughes, Medical Association; business interests, Mr. James T. Carter, President Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc.; fraternal organizations, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Grand Secretary of I. O. St. Luke, Mr. C. B. GHipin, Grand Master of Masons; Armstrong Alumni Association, Mr. J. Henry Peters, Jr.; Mothers' Clubs, Mrs. R. D. Bewser, President; Teachers' Association, Prof. B. F. Vaughan; benediction, Dr W. L. Ransome, pastor First Baptist Church, South Richmond. Musical numbers included a selection by the Sabbath Glee Club with Mme, Alverta V. G. Glipin in the oblacitate; solo, Mrs. Lena Carter and selections by the First Baptist and Ebben Baptist Choirs and the Armstrong Glee Club. The school occupies a block, and is three stories in height. There are 24 class rooms, chemical and botany laboratories equipped for scientific study, cafeteria and kitchen, executive offices and the very latest in Courtesy News Leader sanitary equipment. The motion picture outfit for educational films has been installed and a radio outfit is contemplated by Principal Adams shortly. A heating and cooling plant with fan system is installed. All clocks and gongs are regulated by an electric master clock in the principal's office. The dedication was arranged by a committee from the City-Wide School Improvement League headed by Mr. W. A. Jordan. EASLEY—BROWN NUPTIALS A beautiful marriage was solemnized Wednesday morning, October 17 at 10 o'clock when Miss Arline Brown became the bride of Mr. William Easley, at the residence of the bride's parents, 17 E. Twentieth Street, South Richmond. Rev. W. L. Ransome officiated. The ceremony was beautiful and the groomsmen and young bridesmaids charming. The bride wore a traveling suit of torpe shade, with hat, shoes and gloves to match, with a large corsage of bridal roses. The groom wore a natty gray suit. They left at 11:55 for Washington, D. C., where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. William Hatcher, best man, accompanied them. 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 VIRGINIA DISGRAED BY A LYNCHING King and Queen County Scene of Mob Violence JOE MORGAN IS DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED. Joe Morgan, who resides at 220 W. Marshall street had just completed his duties at the lunch counter and was crossing the street at Second and Jackson streets, when a man in an automobile with his brother and his brother's wife leaned over from the front seat and fired at him, the bullet perforating the ahdomen. He was removed to St. Phillips Hospital, where he is resting comfortably at the present time. The man who'd the shooting has not been arrested, making good his escape, but the others were held by the police. The shooting occurred Wednesday morning at about 1 o'clock. REV. ANSELL O. BELL PREACHES Rev. A. O. Bell pastor of Bothelena Baptist church at McKeesport, Pa. completed his revival service at the Fifth St. Baptist Church last Friday night, having given general sat sation. He delivered a most impressive sermon last Sunday morning taking as his text, "The Lord is My Shepherd." ROSS D. BROWN SPEAKS HERE Mr. R. D. Brown of Indiana called to see us recently. He spoke Monday night at the Sharon Baptist Church in the interest of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He left the next morning for Norfolk, Va. He is one of the ablest orators now before the public. Mr. Brown's subject was, "Forces Which Hold Us Back." His thought was well developed, his speech fluent and English perfect. He has a remarkable beauty of expression and uses phrases and words accurately. DIED SUDDENLY. A crowd assembled at Springfield Baptist Church, Sunday October 19th in Hanover county, which church is reacted down the Creighton Road about nine miles from this city to listen to a powerful sermon on the ordination of deacons. It was delivered by Rev. W. H. Brancht, pastor of First Union Baptist church in the Ellerson District. It was in the afternoon and Deacon P. L. Dandridge prayed the ordination prayer with all f the fervor of his soul. He sat down and his head fell back, his mouth opened and he was dead. Dr William M. Thompson of this city was present and the lifeless form was curried out and laid on the grass. His spirit had fled and his soul had gone to the God, who gave it. He was deacon of First Union Baptist Church and gloom was cast over the entire emsemblage. The deceased was also District Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of people from all parts of the county last Thursday at 1 P. M. and his family found a host of sympathetic people of both races to express sympathy. MOVED HER OFFICES Dr. Bessie B. Tharps has opened her office at 00 Clay Street, in the beautiful home of the Council of Colored Women. At present her office is open to the public from 9 to 11 A. M.. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Phone Madison 3207 Night calls R-6036. Sundays by appointment. MR. BAKER PASSES AWAY. The funeral of Deacon John Baker a widely known citizen of South Richmond took place Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of which he had been a life-long member. Dr. W. L. Ransome, the pastor de livered the principal discourse and eulogistic remarks were made by seven distinguished divines, who occupied seats upon the rostrum. Resolutions and papers were read from the Masons, Odd Fellows and many other oragnizations of which the deceased was a member. Mr. Baker's sons, Joseph and John Jr., of Philadelphia and Mr. Ernest Baker of New York were in attendance at the funeral. Undertaker C. S. Cunningham officiated. WHITE—Died Wednesday, October 17, 1923; 4:30 P. M., at his resi- dence, 1204 West Leigh Street, HORACE E. WHITE, for over thirty years a Brakesman on the R. F. and P. M. streets of New York, his wife, Mrs. Lucy Fitzgerald White, daughter, Mrs. Eulala White Ellis, a son, Dr. George W. White. GREAT DISCUSSION FOR YOUNG BAPTIST WORKERS. The B. Y. P. U. Council of Richmond and the Richmond Baptist S. S. Union will hold a joint meeting at the Sharon Baptist Church Sunday night, at 8:30 o'clock. The work of the Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U. will be discussed by a staff of able speakers. The relative positions of these two great organizations will be outlined by experts on this question. A great program has been prepared. The speakers will be, Dr. Joseph T. Watts, (white) State Secretary of the Baptist Sunday Schools of Virginia, on "Organization and Function of the Sunday School;" Roscoe C. Mitchell, on "Organization and Function of the B. Y. P. U.;" Prof. M. M. Fisher, on "Points of Contact Between the Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U.;" and Dr. W. L. Ransome, on "Points of Difference Between the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U." W. I. Hopkins, is president of the Council and R. P. Daniels, secretary. Mr. W. S. Morgan heads the Sunday School Union PERSONAL AND BRIEF Mrs. Eliza Scott of 909 N. 5th St., who has been sick for five weeks, is now able to be out and is thanking her many friends for fruits and flowers. Mrs. Minnie J. Phillips, sister of the Rev. R. H. Johnson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, left the city Tuesday morning for New York City, where she will spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Mary Lee Frierson, be fore returning to her home in Detroit Michigan. Mr. D. F. Walker, who has been on a trip West paid his subscription, Judge Wm. H. Harrison, the noted orator passed through the city, coming here on the train with him. Mr. R. R. Beard is conducting a grocery business on the corner of First Avenue and Piney Road in Oak City, a R. Rhumb suburb and is making progress. PRICE, FIVE CENTS BRACED HING County Violence Will Hunt parties. Investigation is being made by a coroner's jury into the killing of Hoya age Carter, a mulatto, about 40 years old who was seized and shot to death by a party of about ten persons last night at 7 o'clock a short distance from King and Queen Courthouse, while being taken to jail by two officers, following his arrest on a charge of attacking a white woman in the county. The killing occurred at a distance of slightly over a half mile from King and Queen Courthouse, where the shots from the party were plainly heard. Carter had been placed under arrest at 6 o'clock at West Point by Officers Richard Mann and Henry Jones, who left shortly afterwards in an automobile for the King and Queen Jail, where he was to be taken to await trial. Just before they reached the courthouse they were stopped, according to reports given by Sheriff Allon, on a stretch of dark road, and their prisoner taken from them. The shots which were heard at King and Queen Courthouse, numbering six or seven, according to the residents, then rang out and the citizens of the town aroused by the firing rushed to the scene, along with the sheriff and other officers. STILL HANDCUFFED. There they found Carter, already dead from his wounds, with the hand cuffs still about his wrists, and with his legs tied. The official report of the officers as to the details of the shooting and the seizing of their prisoner is being made at the coroner's inquest, which is being held at the courthouse. No clue is reported by Sheriff Allen as to the identity of any of the parties in the slaying and it is said that their names probably never will be known. It is understood that the darkness of the spot and other difficulties prevented the constables from getting a good look at any of the party, which came upon them suddenly. The lynching in King and Queen county is the first to take place in Virginia since Governor Trinkle became governor and is one of a very few over a long period of time, as compared with several other of the Southern states, the number of lynchings in Virginia have been considerably low. LAST LYNCHING IN 1929. The last lynching to take place in Virginia was in Wise county in 1920, when a Negro man was hung for an attack upon a white woman. The Negro was taken from the officers of the law and hanged on a railroad bridge, during the attack upon the county jail, the sheriff of the county and his deputy killed one member of the mob and wounded another. Following the Wise county affair, Governor Davis ordered a complete investigation of the lynching, which resulted in several arrests and one conviction. The man convicted was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary and the verdict was upheld by the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Mr. Ernest Baker, formerly an old Manchesterian, but now of Jamaica, N. Y. arrived in the city Saturday and will spend ten days visiting his mother, sisters and other relatives. Messrs. Joseph and John Baker, Jr. arrived in the city last Monday from Philadelphia to attend the funeral of their father. --Read advertisement of WHITLOCK BRANCH P. LORILLARD CO., 23rd and Cary Streets--100 girls are wanted for day work. Good pay. All Kinds of Job at Reasonable Price ence with First Class We Do All Kinds of Job Printing We Do It at Reasonable Prices in..... 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Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. c m One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY, ...OCTOBER 20, 1923 This is a world of deceit and trouble. People, who stop work in order to pray misunderstand the divine command. Prayer in secret will be rewarded by God openly. It is trouble for you today and for some one else tomorrow. This is a world of trouble. Be careful of your conduct. You never know, when you may need white frends as well as colored ones. Some people just naturally do right and some others by force of habit do wrong. Some people are constantly on the watch to take advantage of others who are not watching. Some of our subscribers are making sacrifices and are sending us money. They realize that we need this kind of help right through here now. The young people of today are self willed. Some of them come around all right and some others come around all wrong. Some people's highest ambition is to get married and after they are married their greatest desire is to get single again. Treat some white folks right and they will treat you wrong. Treat some other white folks right and they will treat you right. This is equally true of some colored folks. Mr. Myer Greentree, one of the most progressive business men of this city looks the picture of health after his return from Europe. He reports conditions on the other side as encouraging. He ranks among the ablest merchants in the Southland. President W. Meade Addison, the popular Planters' National Bank official has been named, as a member of the Finance Committee of the American Bankers' Association. This is a great honor. This distinguished virginian is at present President of the Rechmond Clearing House Association We learned with regret of the death of the mother of the accomplished wife of Hon. Oliver J. Sands. "Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal," and this thought will lighten the blow especially in the case where a loved one "has gone the way of all the earth." A most interesting question was raised by the arrest of Lieutenant Arly the operator of an airplane. He was flying over the city on last Sunday and released a bomb with advertising circulars. He was arrested, being charged with disorderly conduct. The question is as to whether police jurisdiction extends to the stars above Richmond or only to the ground. No report of any fine having been imposed is available. Some men make the mistake of marrying a woman for work, when they need one for entertaining in the parlor. Some others marry a woman for parlor, when they need one to work. Then there is a mutual disagreement. Few know how to select one who will prove to be able to occupy themselves satisfactorily in both capacities. On the other hand, some women marry sportsmen, when they need a man for work and some others marry a working man, when they want a good-timer. They have trouble too. The Richmond City School Board has taken a long stride in the direction of according justice, and fair play to the colored people of this community when it had erected the first Armstrong High School building. It has been a source of embarrassment to every progressive colored citizen in visiting other cities of the country where structures, admirably furnished were in evidence as to the liberality of southern communities in dealing with the children of the colored race. We have always contended that the better class of white people would strive for the betterment of racial conditions and we are pleased to know that in this instance, we have not been disappointed. Our esteemed friend and able attorney, J. Thomas Newsome, who is rapidly recovering from a recent physical break-down has received some very fine letters of sympathy of a highly complimentary nature as to his ability and worth from both the bench and the bar throughout the State. One particular missive from a distinguished jurist is so highly prized by him that it is destined to be an heirloom in his family and be handed down to succeeding generations. The advice given reads like that of a philosopher and the instructions given would do credit to any one of the original disciples of the good and lowly Jesus. HARRY WILLS IN LIMELIGHT The great fistle encounter between Harry Wills the colored heavy-weight fighter and Homer Smith (white) of Kalamazoo, Michigan took place October 11th, 1823 in New York before a large crowd. It was of peculiar significance inasmuch as Wills is signed up for a championship fight with Jack Dempsey, the heavy-weight champion who has consistently avided meetings him. Another popular part of the situation is the fact that Homer Smith stayed ten rounds in the ring with Louis Angel Firpo the brawny South American fighter, who was recently knocked out in the second round by Jack Dempsey and who is known as the "wild bull of the Pampas." Smith is said to have been oftenton on the floor of the ring in his fight with Harry Wills then he was on nts feet. Wills did not use his left at all in the contest and he put Homest Smith out with body blows. It is evident that the championship bout between the redoubtable white champion and the colored pugilist must take place in the near future. As to the crowd to see it, if it is staged in New York, the size as to numbers can be compared only to the recent champion ship fight between the two New York base-ball teams. If Wills wins there will be many well-to-do overnight black sportsmen. Dempsey wins the roads out of New York will be crowded with many foot weary travellers who lost their all in a remarkable betting contest. THOSE TWO LETTERS. You may say what you will, but two letters received by the Advisory Committee of white citizens, under the charmship of Hon. C. R. Keiley, have caused much joy and gratification among the colored leaders and their followers in this community. Mayor George Ainslie sent a ringing letter to the joint Committee, one of which has Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, pastor of the New Baptist Church as chairman. The other was addressed to CoC. R. Keiley direct and came from His Excellency. E. Lee Trinkle, Governor of Virginia. Both sought to keep alive the spirit of thrift among the colored people of this community and had for their purpose, the vacating of the reverisibility of the Mechanics Savings Bank. As a result, the colored people themselves are rallying, and the outlook is that the slow-moving organizations which had money there will sign tax waiver and end the expensive receivership. When this is done money to pay the twenty per cent will be available. We still have friends among the financiers of this city and if the depositors will promptly follow the advice given all will be well. Remember, those who delay signing the waivers are endangering not only their own money. But the money of those who have signed. Every day the receivers remain in the Mechanics Savings Bank, the expense is increasing. Conditions have reached such a stage that depositors have only themselves to blame for existing conditions and not the receivers. When the depositors sign up, the receivers will retire and the money needed to pay them will come in. Hon. C. R. Kelley, one of the ablest Americans in this country has testified to this and Banker James D. Lacky has supplied the facts and figures, while their recommendations have been virtually THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA approved by the Chief Executive of this State and the official head of Richmond city. We refer to His Excellency E. Lee Trinkle, Governor of Virginia and His Honor, George Ainslie, Mayor of Richmond city. This should furnish conclusive evidence to the most pessimistic. Enough said. Action now is needed. THAT VIRGINIA LYNCHING. The lynching of Horace Carter, a colored man in King and Queen county Saturday night, October 13th for an offense alleged to have been committed a year ago is one of the most peculiar violations of the law that has ever taken place within the confines of this commonwealth. This State has been practically free from such wanton violations of the law and the promptness, with which Governor E. Lee Trinkle named Judge J. T. Clements of Cham ham, Va., to sit for Judge Claggett Jones of that county who is sick indicates that the perpetrators of the murder will be relentlessly prosecuted if their names can be ascertained. It is realized now that the crime is against the State of Virginia, rather than against the hapless victim of the outrage. Attorney General John H. Saunders has been commendably active in this matter and has visited the neighborhood with a view to ascertaining the facts in the case. Courts are established to punish evil-doers and white men have charge of the courts. Certainly then there can be no excuse for white men taking the law into the own hands and usurping the functions the courts. Those of us who live in the Southland have great hopes as to its future and it is gratifying to know that the people of Virginia are elevating to public office men or high ideals and transcendent justice. Let no effort be spared in bringing the murders of Horace Carter to justice. In lynching him, they have dealt a deadly blow at the constituted legal machinery established for the punishment of just such crimes as the one with which the victim stood charged. Lynch-law must go! ABLE SPEAKERS. Rev. R. V. Peyton, former pastor of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church preached recently at Mount Carmel Baptist Church to a large audience at every service. Much money was raised as a result of the effort. Many could not secure admission. At the satire time the able orator, Rev. Charles S. Morris, Sr. was preaching to large congregations at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. --- A VOICE FROM ATLANTIC CITY 2027 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, N. J. October 4, 1923 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va. Dear Sir:—After reading the Planet of September 29th, in which was the report of the meeting held at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, concerning the Mechanics Savings Bank. I am glad to say that my thoughts or you have been verified. And permit me to congratulate you on the conclusions so reached. Also let me say in an humble way that I have known you for a lifetime, and it was my opportunity and pleasure to have been closely associated with you largely by your appointment as a member of the Grand Lodge, K. of P., 6 Virginia for more than ten years; and your straight-forwardness and fath- dealing were always apparent through which you endeared yourself to the people. I being out of the State a few years have not kept apace with condition have never before now, quite understood the calamity that over-took bank and therefore I have always felt that it was not your fault and now I am truly convinced that it was not. I have always thought that you would scorn a dishonest act and I still believe the same as time, patience and perseverance will accomplish all things. I trust that the day is not far distant, when your honesty and integrity shall have been entirely vindicated before the world. I also hope that for the great good which you have done our race in person and through the Planet will not be forgotten and in some way will be reciprocated; and above all, God will take care of those who put their trust in Him and I am glad that you are saving as did good old Job: "that though He slay me yet will I trust Him. SAMUEL M. WILSON SE Dear Friend, Brother and Leader: We sympathize with you, as the angry cloud of trouble over shadows you. However we sincerely feel that behind that cloud there is a silver lining. The faithful service that you have rendered to the race and humanity will live for ever. Take courage press right onward, for right will always win. Never waver, never fear. God leads right to victory. The final triumph is drawing near. Frends of South Bedford Va C. E. CHARLTON, C. C. --- Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $2 and the paper comes next week. WE TRAIN THE HEART-AND HAND. 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C. Love is having a religious feast leading up to the rally on the third Sunday in an effort to raise $10,000 on the new edifice to be erected on the corner of Portland Place and Midland Avenue. Mr. Henry Hutchinson is a real live wire. He has few equals when it comes to church work. Mrs. E. A. Blakey, who has been quite sick, is out again. Lawyer W. P. Allen is able to be out again. Both were under the treatment of Dr. J. Hunter Brooks, of 53 Greenwood Avenue. Mrs. William Scott left for Rickmond Sunday night. We hope she may return at an early date. Mrs. B. L. Jackson, of Talbot St. is The Planet Agent. She will give you a call. The A. F. and A. M. are capturing the State of New Jersey, under Mr. John Gordon, of Montclair, as Grand Master of the State. There was a eral religious feast all last week at the St. Paul Baptist Church, Rev. Randolph V. Peyton, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. John Jarder are costly domkilled in their new home, 6 Dey Street. DESCRIPTIONS. 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G. O. Wing served his people at Bethel A. M. E. church morning and night in his usual eloquent and forceful manner. Dr. Wing deserves a honors, within the gift of his people. The rally at High Point Baptist church of Rural Retreat was a decided success. Rev. T. W. Hebron preached at 11 A. m. from Psalm 100—2nd Sub "Reasons for Joy." At 7:30 from Jonah 4:2. Dr. G. O. Wing pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Wytheville preached at 3 o'clock. Dr. Wing held his audience spell-bound. Our white friends were pleased with the Drs' delivery. Dr. Wing's text was 2nd Tim. 4th verse. Come again Dr. Miss Julia E. Gray, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Gray issued invitations for her birthday party October 17th. Mr. Paul Murtz of Dayton, Ohio is spending the winter in Wytheville with his family. Mrs. Aaron Galoway with her four daughters, Gladys, Eva, Emily and Virginia have gone to Richmond for a two weeks visit. Mrs. T. W. Hebron and her two sons, R. Alexander and T. Walter Hebron Jr., motored to Rural Retreat Sunday evening for services. Mrs. Janie Crockett, who has been spending a few weeks at Cove Springs, has returned to her home, Mrs. Crockett has been an invalid for nearly for years. She is a patient sufferer and looks forward to the time, when she shall regain her health. Her hopefulness has surpassed general spectations and her faith in God is founded upon the fact that God is just, mercyful, forgiving and has kept, protracted and comforted in this long illness and she is determined to follow He lead. Mr. S. F. Newton, Mrs. Gertrude Atlen, Mrs. Ella Brown and Mr. W. H. Steepale are still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of Gill am W. Va. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Adam Songer. Madames Hester Barnes and Mrs. Maggie Taylor were business visitors in town Monday. Mr and Mrs. B. Russell of Black Lick, attended the rally at Rural Rest treat Sunday. Let us have your subscriptions to the Planet. Many hearts were made sad, when the New York Giants lost to the Yankees. Hello Willie! The chioristor of the E C. Club on one gone to sleep. We hope something will wake him up. Mrs. Robbette Ellis of Bluetield W. Va., who attended the M E. Conference at Maryville Penn. stopped over to visit Mr. and Mrs. James Harper for a few days. REV BELL IN RICHMOND Rev. A. O. Bell, who is pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church at McKeesport Pa., has been conducting a revival for Rev. Dr. T. J. King at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. He has bred great success. He concluded his labors here last night much to the edification of the large out-pouring of the people. DO YOU KNOW HIM? I want to know the whereabouts of Walter Fitzhugh Henderson, height 5 feet, 4 1-2 inches. He is of light complexion and has light gray eyes. He resided at one time at 5 East Odeat Street, Richmond, Va. By calling at the Office, 311 N. Fourth Street, he will be able to secure news of importance to him. 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He spent a short while Sunday at the home of the Planet Agent. Mr. John Green and Miss Louise Trent, of Roanoke, were married Sunday evening, October 14, at six o'clock, at the residence of Mr. J. G. B. D. Ragsdale, 209 Tenth Avenue, N. E. Mr. J. Perkins, of 332 Norfolk Avenue, has four children sick with Typhoid Fever, one being in Burrell Memorial Hospital. They are now convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins will never forget the kindness of the Charities Association. Mrs. Mattie Lou Craft, 1021 Salem Avenue S. W. died Sunday, October 14, at 12:20. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:30 A. M. at Jerusalem Baptist Church. The remains were shipped to Rocky Mount for interment. She was the faithful wife of Mr. Daniel Craft and was a loving mother and ideal wife. She had been in falling health since early Spring. She was a consistent member of the Church. A great woman has fallen in our midst. She leaves to mourn, a loving mother, devoted husband, six children the oldest being 9 years of age and the baby only 5 months. And Mrs. James G. B. Ragsaleid of 209 Tenth Avenue, N. E. left the city Tuesday for Canden, S. C. to spend a week with his brother, after which they will spend a week with her mother in Charleston, S. C. Mr. Hail, of Ninth Avenue, N. E. who suffered a stroke several weeks ago, is reported much improved at this writing. Mrs. Vilney Morton, of Lynchburg Avenue has moved her father to her home, were she will care for him. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher, who has been under treatment the past ten days is reported much improved. Mrs. Showalter, of Sixth Avenue, N. W., who has been seriously ill for seven weeks, is much improved. DBL Mackayor, of Wells Alley is convalescent. Mrs. Mack Campbell, of Fourth Street, is reported sick this week. Mr. James A. Croane, 634 Ninth Avenue, N. E., who has been indisposed ten days with Rheumatism, is slightly improved. Mr. Cornelius Malone, of Park St. and Fourth Avenue, who has been quite ill for more than five weeks, is much improved. Rev. James S. Hatcher delivered a wonderful sermon Sunday morning at Mt. Zion on "Apostacy of the Church," showing how in all ages the changes had come and the people had gone after strange doctrine. At night he spoke on the "Confusion of Language." The feering for last Sabbath was $108.50. The Hon. H. L. Billups, general officer of the American Woodmen lectured Tuesday evening at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church to a most representative audience. He is a very polished lecturer of great ability and a forceful oratory. Mrs. Littian A. Bartee is reported quite indisposed at this writing. A very prosperous revival meeting is in progress at the High Street Baptist Church, where the boy preachers and their father have been laboring the past ten days. Many have accepted Christ. Mr. Peter Abbott, of Ninth Avenue is still indisposed. Remember the place you can get the best medicine for all your ailments; at the home of The Richmond Planet Agent. You can be cured by that most wonderful tonic, Salvasma which has no equal. Old men and maidens, and hoary headed mothers have made acknowledgment to the Agent that it is the very best ever used. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Emily Davenh, who departed this life eight years ago, October 20, 1915. Eight years of deepest sorrows. Eight years of grief and pain. Our wounded hearts cannot be healed. Until we meet again. Our dear mother now is sleeping, No care is on her brow; Oh, blame us not for weeping. For we have no mother now. —The family: William, Mattie Sophia, Minnie, Cassie Rosa and Maggie Dahaven, 308 Seventh Ave nue, N. W. Two grandchildren: Katie and Herman of Pittsburgh, Pa FULTON NOTES Excellent services were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church on last Sabbath. Our Sunday School work is yet forging ahead, though we still miss our great worker, Miss E. A. Logan. Sunday morning Rev. Cobbs delivered a stirring sermon on "Acorn in the Camp." Night services were grand. Come out early tomorrow. 9:30 to Sunday School, then morning and night services. Great times were had at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church last Sunday. In the morning the Faster, Rev. W. L. Tuck preached a powerful sermon on "Sowing and Reaping," the choir sang nicely under the leadership of Brother Washington Trimmer, Sister Adelaide Daniels presiding at the organ. After services Revs. Tuck, Jefferson, Mrs. Alice Tuck and Dea con Lewis West went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, where dinner was served in company with the family including Miss Katie M. Brown, their daughter, who is also a teacher at Seven Pines. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at night on "Spiritual Power." Devos tionales were conducted by Rev's Rooks and S. Henry. Over $190.00 was raised to repair the church edifice and we thank our many friends, white and colored, who helped us in this effort. The installation exercises of the pastor will begin on the fourth Sunday in October. The installation exercises of Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th. will take place at the Second Bethel Baptist Church, Henriess County, tomorrow at 2 P. M. On Friday night a great supper will be served to the public. Rev. C. B. Jefferson will preach Monday October 22, at 8 P. M. Sister Jennie Patterson of the First Baptist Church, Bermuda Hundreds, departed this life on the 13th inst. She had been a member of the said church for forty years. A capacity crowd was present to the funeral services. Rev. W. L. Tuck delivered the eulogy from Rev. 2:10. He was assisted by Revs. Moody, Spratley and Sharp. She was also a member of the Household of Ruth. RISING MT. ZION NOTES Sunday is Visitors Day in Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School. You are most cordially invited. A program of music, short addresses, etc. will be presented. Special seats reserved for visitors. Those who profer may get in classes with their friends. They may also take part in the class discussion. The school be gifts at 9:30 A. M. and closes at 11:15. Arthur White, superinten- dent: John Tyler, assistant. Don't forget the rally on the fourth Sunday. It is our desire to make it a record rally. Every club and each individual should put forth every effort to that end. Let us make it so. Sunday marked the end of our pastor's vacation, and he has returned, said he, with renewed zeal and double enthusiasm. Having had the opportunity to visit several places of renown, such as the home of George Washington in Mt. Vernon, the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Capitol and several others. These gave him more experience and a wider field for thought. Accordingly his text was taken from this viewpoint on last Sunday. The Oral service was well attended, fall of spirit, which was greatly manifested by those present. A large number of visitors were present as they are always welcome to worship in Zion. Please visit the sick: Mrs. Virginia ia White Jordan, 801 Denny Street; Miss Madeline, White, 1011 1-2 State Street and Mrs. Ella Harold in the 900 block on Denny Street. —Mrs. Elnora Stilton of McDonald, Pa., is visiting her brother. Mr. Lewis Taylor of 1238 Denny street. She is accompanied by her little grand-daughter. Miss Lois Laverne Brownning. Rev. C. B. Jefferson will preach at Union Level Baptist Church Sunday morning. Communion services at 3:30 P. M. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1233 Orleans Street, Baltimore, Maryland MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND 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. Nettie Grant, Boykins... Mrs. E. B. Brown, Covington... Va... Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport... News... Mrs. Antoinette Wilkerson, Boykins... Jennie Ferguson, Keeling... Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth Ella Thomas, Portsmouth... William Bowles, Staunton... Mrs. Annie Ballard, Portsmouth M. P. Howe, Pecahontas... Miss S. L. Greenhill, Richmond Elizabeth Robinson... Mrs. C. B. Banks, Bristol... Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Roan- oke, E M. Fields, Radford Rev. C. L. Stoney, Danville Mrs. Ada L. U. Gary, Franklin Mrs. Mary Williams, Front Royal Mrs. Carrie Winder, Phoebus Mrs. Emma Tunstall, Alcee Mrs. Emma Gaskins, Winchester Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- "'And it being represented to the Court that the closing of said bank by the plaintiff was because of the presence in its assets of obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., amounting to the sum of $83,500.00, which are not secured to the satisfaction of the plaintiff and it being further represented to the Court that there is a reasonable prospect of the defendant being able, within a short time, of satisfying the plaintiff as to said obligations of the Bonded Realty Company, Inc., and as to the entire solvency of said bank, it is further ordered that said receivers be authorized and instructed to report to the Court, at the earliest possible date, together with a statement of the assets and liabilities of said bank, such offers and plans as may be submitted to them by the defendants, or others on its behalf, with a view of satisfying the requirements of the plaintiff and effecting a prompt discharge of said receivers, and the return of the assets of said Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va. to its proper authorities.' But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God. let us re-open the Bank. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA PATIENTLY WAITING. FIVE ```markdown ``` JOHN MITCHELL. JR. PATIENTS STE Sh ETN EET TE DY CH gee eae OE Mel SOE SN nee ee Oa RO ee eee BER 0 dyeing Ayia _“: IOHMOND PLaMET PICSEMAND 4Wreanm. ELLIE PPLE PEEL LLL LNLLRLNL LPL LEPRLLRLLLLALLLPELSSSLLIEPTV ETON A. te 9. 0, oe * Ye = ° gowes ATHLETICS ooroed Spe Sooo SPOR TDOM esere+s x Herero sie sioaioate aie eioese coats Cotte tio tioatetiotio te ee ie oe slosioaieese ie oiowie-aleatoaleaioatesioateate-eteoteateateeteatectecettesteste-ateeteoteeteateety-cteelectesteatetectectattoatesteatestestestestectectoctectectocteatostectoctectete toate chet het, to SSUOEUESS 37 HARRY WILLS LITERALLY SLAUGHTERS ROMER SMITH IN TWO ROUNDS OF FIERCE FIGHTING SHRROSHSSS seeseeee CHSSSHeCCES Re Ce 8 i oe f wey | f re 5 * VIRGINIA GOVERNOR TAKES DECIDED STAND AGAINST LYNCHING Governor EB. Lee Trinkle despatched Attorney General John R. Saunders and his secretary, Col, Parke P. Deans ta West Point, Va.” to mnyesti- gate the lynching of Horace Carter there tast week. A grand jury in- Yestigation will start Monday. and ‘the Governor is emphatic in insisting that the members of the mob be ap- prehended and brought to trial for murder. Be eegerergereaegorre & rovovess A coatestestestecte te tectectecte Nereeosieniretectoete ato ete-ate-ete-ale-ete Lf, isa Mawes taerte ‘Kalamazoo, M{ab., Oct, 17.—Knock ed down eigit t-mes in less than six minutes of fighting, Homer Smita, the slugger from this Village, of tye Lar West, proved a mere stepping stun “or, Harry Wills, the Bronze Panther of Now Orleans, last Thursday nigat in his campaign vo foree Jack Demp- sey into the ring with him, when he curled up before tie most terrific body Veating ever administered a heavy. weight fighter. ‘Smith was knocked out in exactly Yive minutes and six seconds of fight ing, in whic the white fighter was so completely overwhelmed that he never had a elmince to lay a glove on Wills. Tn superb condition and with the ehargaterslios of thay ramoits “Prince of the forest from whom he der-ved bis nickname, Wills proved more than a panther in cetion here ‘Thursday night. He leaped trom his corner with the ferocity of a tiger us the bet. brougi*t the battlers to the middie of the ring. Unleashing all of the pent-ub fury whieh had been restrained in dim for more thin a year, and poor Homer Swith, realizing We vital ore: against whom he was pitted, sun, Went into bis shell and stayed tere, IN WONDERFUL FORM. Weighing 211 pounds, his real right ing weigix, and with his muscles rip pling under the bronze skin, Wills. with a grim look on his face, entered the ring at the Queensboro ‘Stadium dere, eager and restless. Smith, whe came in @ moment later, took’ one Jook at the grim-visaged countenaney and then twid 9 conference with him self, Said conference did not settle ‘much. But when the first blow deliv- ered in the fight, his mind was sudden ly made up, Smith had claimed before the fight, that tere was no man Hiv: ing who vould hit harder than Firpo. And be had lasted the distance of ten rounds with the Argentinian. WILLS' BODY BLOWS. Wille was in wonderful form and he turned a fusillade of blows that folded Smith up in the very first round. Withou Janding a blow to the head, Wills rocked hie opponent with suur., aldgebammer blows to the body. 1% Jess than 45 seconds of fighting Hom ver went 10 the canvass for the count of nine, without having heen hit on the jaw. It was these murderous, ter- riffs, sweeping drives to the body that ‘doubled him up. ‘These hody blows wore enough. Each time that Wills drove in. a raw, red bruise chowed the spot where those caught up with Smith and landen Five times in the first round, Wil», whove speed proved a revelation those who watched him in action. caught v pwith Smith and lander those decisive, strength-snapping punedMes, And exh time he landed Smith wont down. Then came the see: ond round, THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH. The firet plow of the hout, landed te Wils, Gad Reon o lareific cane ct: ‘The firet blow of the bout, landed by Wills, had been a terrific right un der the heart, nnd Smith (hearing the birdies) decided thet his tough hide waw up aga’nst a force that. it comld not compete with or withstand SHIN) groggy from the effects of th hody punishment he had recetved in the first round and with nething 10 carry him forth but the idea thet ‘Willy migh Jet vp, Smith advanced leceessee PICTORIAL REVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVENTS OF THE WORKD Seeesees] Payee: (Sh er. beer a | 4 Oi gee : ‘ | rs F is mee oe ae LEN. * dns oar $ P a Py Fug, a I Seo : RS ae ee q a | er bg ay ES oe SO | ee ar + ee Peng a a & ied ‘ ' Pe es Doe _. Dia pee —— Pee: foe ay sre ""<"" LYNCHING, THE BLIGHT OF THR SOUTH It is just such barbaric scenes as this one staged south of the Mason's and Dixon's Line which ccnstitute the prime cause for the great Negro Exodus. The farms and industrial centers of the Southland are being emptied of good workers, because they know not who may be next. once more to the slaughter. Kor Wills [with no idea of lenienzy tore into ‘Smith as soon as he could catch hint, ‘clouted him a couple of blows ant down he went. Rising at the count vi nine with arms hanging limply to his side, he attempted, to rush into a ‘clinch, but again that short-arm jolt landed squarely in mid-section “ana ‘again he went down. Once more he rose tottering, and Wills wth deliber- ate intent shot forth tre haymaker ‘spelling K: O. Snrith simply collapscu {for the last time. As ne was helped (6 hhis corner his body was scarred wth ‘uivering red spots that bore the in: print of Wills’ gloves. 2 10,000 ACCLAIM WILLS WINNER | As Wills leaped from the ring, ac: companied by his manager, Paddy ‘Mul lins, the plaudits of the 10,000 fans, who had packed the stadium to sec this battle of giants. joined in giving Wills a mighty acclaim. As one they atose and throughout the din, could he heard the calls of, “Bring ‘on Jack Dempsey." ‘There was not a fan in the place out who knew thfat Wills was the logicul opponent for the champion. They Imad secn Firpo in action against Smith. ‘They had seen Smith step the entire distance of ten rounds, And Firpo. who with Battling Siki and others was an onlooker at the ringside, shook their heads as they witnessed’ Wills atunek., JOB WHITE ALSO BEATEN. ‘The night as a whole, certainly Proved a tough one for our Caucasian brothers. In the semi-final, Emmett Puryear, a qsrapping, fighting pleco of human machinery, weighing 178 pounds, proved a Trojan for Joe White a white Ind from sunny Alabama, who Weighed 198 pounds, twenty pounds: more than his opponent. Puryear. Proved altogether too fast for White and easily gained the decision on points. 4.5.6. IN TIE GAME One of the greatest games of foot- ball ever played in on a Richmond gridiron took place Inst Saturday, on Hovey Field, when Virginia Union University’s squad met the champion semi-pro Adelphia Social Club of this city. When we say this was one of the best and hardest fought contests ever, we don't mean maybe or per- haps and we draw from a memory of football contests over a period of eighteen years. Union has a wonder team this year and the fact that tho A’s kept them from scoring detracts nothing from their ability, and only slamps the A’s as one of the sreatost defensive eleven’s ever developed in this state. A thovsand fans cheered _them- selves dizzy as the teams battled florea'y for supremacy and the climax came in the last mmute of play when Tennessee Gross, fleet A halfback, interceptd one of A. Jackson’s long serial passes and raced like Zev for the goal, only to be stopped after a pretty 26 yard run by Jackson with- ' Pe sks shah ge eae So EE See ee ee eee eT DS | eee eee as Se ee |. Kee eS es oe ' Se ee ieee “ . ssf 1 i AA a eee ee | ek ey ce Rs Sess ae ee | ee re eae ae ee aa A ee Pee Regt as pce ey TES] bi S10 ei a. x. f i i bs 3 Fee f a , | Pn a ae | 7 ee ee © ge ae ; 2 aw 0 l(a re So te ee os ee : oe Nl SS ee: | Fie Na ee, eS ! PRS ae iw fi Keg coe ety > ¥ : Sete ‘€ RG sein ne ~ A fee ~ Ree. tema} i} < cae <P = See tk * i F ape | |e ee y= ] F | pee a eS ty i } eee di A i) ee | JAPAN WILL REBUILD TOKYO, YOKOHOMA IN SHORT ORDER. 32ST Observers in Japan report that Japan has recovered from the shock of the great quake, which lafd bare her capital and surrounding territory and has sot to work rebuilding her cities and town ona grander basis than ever befcre. From the ashes of such a wreck as the one pictured above she will rise to a better nation. | in 10 yards of the goal. These teams have played three successive games in three years, and neither team had crossed the others goal line. Union won the toss and kicked off to the A’s, who fumbled. In a few seconds Union had the A’s right un- der the goal posts with the ball only inches from the chalk-line and it ap- peared that Union would score, but the A's defense became afr-tight and the ball went over to the A’s, first and ten. Union kept the ball in the Adelphia territory most of the time and appeared to gain at will, but at the crucial time the A’s line defense would stiffen and then Union would fall short of the stick; the ball going over to the A’s, who after three at- tompts to gain, would invariably kick out of danger. In the second half both teams were auickened in thelr determination to win and the spirit was high and the tackling hard. Coach Martin evi dently had ordered an aerkal attack for Jackson began using his long forward passes, but only one was completed, when “Backarach” Smith pulled a pretty one out of the air, The A’s aerial defense was well nigh perfect and they retaliated with an aerial attack, which crumbled before Union's juggernaut, ‘Then suddenly Ini the last minute of play. Tennessee stole a forward pass and like greased lightning, he shot for the goal, Pandemonium reigned and, the A.'S. C. fans went crazy, as it looked certain that he wow'd cross the Vine and gain victory for Adelphia, but Jackson, Unton’s quarter stopped him within yards of victory. ‘Time was up and the teams are stilt tied, after three years af combat. Coach H. D. Martin has a fino squad this season and if Union does not clean up all the games on hor schedule it Kill surprise us, The members of Union's squad aro: T. Johnson, B. Jackson, ‘Pug’ Howard, “Penney” Smith, A. Jackson, cap: tain; “Horse? Mabon, Julie Martin, Al Fentress, Hank Corrothers, Light: foot, “Scrappy” Brooks, Houston, Pitts, Rooks, Derrick, Boffman, Mil- ler, Barksdpie, Merrit, “fig sia” Smith, McDougall, Mask, Rand-ph, “Backarach’ Smith, Stewart, Jiggets. ‘The members of the Adelphia squad are: R. Davis, ‘T. Baker, T. Gross, G. Fuller, H. Payne, A. Edwards, A. \eS eee eee ; 4 See oo al" { : j Pe oe eee cy ae peti all (Wide World Photos) U_ 8 PLANS TO CARRY MAIL ACROSS THE OCEAN IN ONE DAY ‘The Navy Dirigible ZR-1 will be used shortly in a trial trip across the Atlantic with the intention of detivering mail from New York to London in one day, Her first trip will be made across the Atlantic to meet her sister ship, ZR-2, which was built in Germany and, will sail for America under her own power, Both ships will come back ‘together. Lively, Js Tuler, J, Giles, J. Robin- son, L. Ragjand, S, Jeffries, M. Harris, W. Tupponce,’W. Smith, W. ‘Taylor, A. Nash, M. Walker, A. Pul- lor, M. Johnson, J, Johnion, B_ ‘Thomas, J. Robinson, W. Collier, C. Gordon ‘and C, Ammons. The fans afe itching for anothor game between these teams before the ‘season ends, —+-2 RACES ZEV TODAY. ENGLISH DERBY WINNER WHO . ae i: ay 2 ve ae Fa Ra 7 A we A ee Cee Pe , Me Paes Ps | & rh 4 Fe ft eee io AG ee. | Panna ie | OS a i aes toe ie Sia Sy ify howe one ae pay oi Veet, Pega ae ‘The great match race between Zev, the American Derby winner end Pa- pyrus, the English Derby winner takes place at Belmont rrack, New York, today. The purse is $100,000. ‘The Maryfand State Fatr Assceia tion has medé an offer of $50,000 for & match race next Thursday between the winner of the Zey-Papyrus run and My Own, Hiidreh has accepted for Zev but Basil Jarvis says he must dts Papyras Some immediately. a Bet YES! SIKI IS “CULLUD.” HE DEFIES HIS MANAGER. Montreal, Oct. 17.—The manager ot Battling Siki showed, lost week that he is considerably worried. Chiet of Police Belanger Friday received u tele gram from Siki’s pilot asking him to find the French Battler and get him to New York. Siki was accordingly found by sleuths and: brought to”head quarters, where he informed his ques toners that he did not desire to leave the city just yet, as tre liked the Canac- ian metropolis. It develops that later on in the afternoon Siki visited the Chief of Police's Office and confided his intentions. “They left me here without any money.’ he sald, “if they will send me my money and trunks, I will go bipk to New York at once, but if they don't do that I will stay right here in Mon- treal.” + JOHNSON-RENALT MATCH MAY BE HALTED, (Otiekie Maus tenn New York, Oct. -18.—There appears to be some hitch to prevent the Floya Johnson-Juck Renault mateh, scheesl- 2d for November 2, at Madison Square Garden and it is possible that. Harry Wills, the Bronze Benuty of New Or- leans will be substituted for Johnson against the suave Canadian, CCharley Cook, manager of Johnson, hnd a con ference with Tex Rickard, Friday and as 4 result of it there was consid: erable doubt #3 to whether the John- son-Renawit affair woul dtake place. Renauit, who hae improved greatly in the Inst year. had scored eleven donse ative knockouts prior to win: ning 1 dec'sion over Soldier Jones ut Toronto a few nights ago. Réckard re- gards him asa real contencer for Jack Dempsey's title. Renault was one ot Dempsey’s sparring partners wher thn heavyweight king was preparing for his battle with Georges Carpentier two years ago. Wills hag conclusively proven hie right to he matched w'th Dempsey and it is highly possible, however, probable that the winner of the WilleRonault fight will meet Dempsey soon. SR este MEO ok Seach BE ONS Oo ’ ‘ 5 cg maltese! 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F3 ATLANTA, GA, Dr. Pred Paimer's Gee Ieee AW i Ory EY SPARTAN CLUB TO ENTER “HE DEATH CLAIMS STAR FOOTBALL “PRO” RANKS, { PLAYER, (Preston News Service) New York, Oct. 19—The Spartan Basketball club, under the guidance of Bob Douglass, will enter the “pro” ranks this season and beginning Nov- ember 3, will play every Saturday at the New Renaissance Casino. It is a Question as to whether the Spartans, with the men signed at present, can Dlay first class ‘pro’ teams and win. Advance notices indicate that Wallace Slocum, Monte and Gumbs of the old five have already signed and it is thought that these veterans will form @ nucleus of the new team. THE BLUR BELTS TO BE IN FULL BLOOM THIS SEASON. (Preston News Service) Ney York City, Oct. 18.—Tho New York Blue Belis, who hold the women's championship of the female basketball in the East will open again in full bloom this season at St. Mark's Hall. competing with Yonkers and other hig) class clubs. It is expected that the same Hneup will be in evidence, escocecces SS0G0G00 SHSCSSOCED DEATH CLAIMS STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER, (Preston News Service) | Ames, Iowa, Oct. 17.—The death of Jobh Trice of Cleveland Ohio, a bril- liant sophomore of the Iowa State Cov lege, and a spectacular tackle on the College football team, resulting from tapers rosetved ia ¢ game with Min nesota at Minneapolis, is mourned oy millions of football fans in both races throughout the country. ‘Trice was crushed in a play through ‘his position and was taken to the Min neapolis hospital. It was thought that his condition was not exceedingly serious and he Was brought to Ames on Sunday and died on Monday even. ing following. It is said by phyalcians thht he died of hemorrhage of lungs. As a tribute to Trice, who was one of the best Iiked students at the school the entire student body and faculty went in mourning as a result of Trice’ tragic death. Spdaial funeral services iwere held in the chapel, before the re mains were sent to his Home in Clove land for burial. Trico was one of the most brilliant Players in tte Iowa line-up, and. bid fair to equal if not eclipse “Duke” Slater. In addition to this he is said to have ranked exceptionally high as a scholar. For Other Sports See Page 8. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SEVER --- ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these 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 ONE TO BE CHOSEN. THE DEPOSITORS ARE ACTING. "I had a personal talk with one of the Receivers and it was a straight talk with him. I asked him the pointed question: If they could pay fifty cents on the dollar, if they retained charge of The Mechanics Savings Bank. He replied to my question, 'No.'"—Extract from Col. C. R. Keiley's remarkable address at Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday night, September 25, 1923. "I want to impress upon you the difference between a live Bank and a dead something. It is up to you to say whether it shall be a scare-crow or a monument. If you don't sign the waiver, you will be a fool. You will be giving up an opportunity to do one of the greatest things to help your own people."—Extract from the great analytical address of Banker James D. Lecky at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, September 25, 1923. 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. FIRE DESTROYS RACE MAN'S MANUFACTURING PLANT. (Preston News Service.) Jeannette, Pa., Oct. 18.—Fire, said to be of undetermined origin destroyed the Geo. M. Johnson Manufacturing Company plant, at Fourth and Patton streets, shortly after midnight last Thursday night entailing a loss of more than $75,000. The Company manufactures minesafety devices which have been recognized by leading mine experts through out the country as the best on the market and if they had been installed in the Dolmite mine in Alabama, the frightful toll of life would have been avoided. The structure was a large 3-story frame building formerly used as a grist mill was occupied by the company. Thousands of dollars worth of patterns and drawings were completely destroyed. George M. Johnson, a native of Ranooke, Va., was for a number of years master mechanic for the Pittsburgh Coal Company prior to the invention and development of the seven teen different safety devices, which he has covered with over 45 patents. It is said that the officials of the company have been conducting a special stock selling campaign to erect a steel structure with about ten times the room of the building destroyed by fire for the purpose of having ample room to take care of their large business. It is claimed that the contract had already been let to a large concern in Youngstown, Obio for the erection of a large steel structure on a large site just outside of the city as the new home of the G. M. Johnson Manufacturing Company and work was scheduled to start on the new structure within a few days. The Johnson devices are now in use on more than a thousand coal mines in all parts of the country. Among some of the large concerns using these devices are: The Henry Ford Collieries; M. A. Hanna Companies; Cocolidation Coal Company; Pittsburgh Coal Company; H. C. Frick Coke Company; Carnegie Steel Company; U. S. Steel Corporation; Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co; Carnegie Coal Co.; Hillman Coal and Coke Co, as well as concerns owning fewer mines. The concerts jamed have from 20 to 2000 mines each. It is said that the loss was only partially covered by 'insurance. On account of the enormous growth of the businesses during the past year, the oil plant was largely used for keeping stock and the patterns. Mr. Johnson said: "This awful disaster is very damaging just at this time as we have more than $200,000 worth of orders promised for delivery before the end of this year. This fire makes it impossible." GRAND MUSICALE FOR STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. Among the many features of the 36th Annual Conference of the Negro State Teachers' Association to be held in Richmond during Thanksgiving Week, we note the Grand Musical scheduled for opening night, Wednesday. November 28. The participants in include the Choral Society of Virginia 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 Normal and Industrial Institute, the orchestra of Virginia Union University Prof. Nathaniel Dett of Hampton Institute and the Armstrong High School Glee Club, J. L. Nixon, Director. The session will be held in the new Armstrong High School. The admission fee is twenty-five cents. The proceeds will be devoted to the cause of education. The public is cordially invited to attend in order that tangible evidence of our desire to advance the work may be produced. The musicale is under the auspices of the Executive Committee of the State Association. local members in active charge. Nelson Williams Jr., Chairman; Miss Virginia Randoph, C. A. Lindsey, Mrs. Mamie Aten; J. L. Nixon; B. L. Allen. Sunday, October 21. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School. 11:25 A. M. Sermon by the pastor. Subject: "His Unfailing Goodness." 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting 8:15 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Council—"Aims and Function of the B. Y. P. U. and the Sunday School." The Point of Contact and Point of Divergence between the Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U. Trained leaders of our young people will conduct this important service. All are welcome. Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Our Revival begins the first Sunday, November 4. Let us pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to the end that sisters may be saved and our own hearts as Christians revived. Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson, Clerk. A BLOW TO VIRGINIA'S RECORD [H. Schmidon Times-Dispatch.] The Negro lynched in King and Queen County "friday night may have been guilty of the heinous crime with which he was charged. He probably was. Still, there is an element of doubt. It is certain, however, that the men who snatched him from the hands of officers and did him to death are guilty of murder. Lynching is rare in Virginia. Throughout the country we have the reputation of adhering strictly to the due processes of law. It is a reputation to be proud of. The men who killed Horace Carter, the King and Queen Negro, not only are guilty of murder collectively and individually, but they are guilty of placing a blot upon Virginia's escutcheon. Theirs is unpardonable viciousness. If mob rule were desirable, Greece would be no necessity for a Constitution and statutes. But it is not. Mob rule in any form is community suicide. The man who dares usurp the functions of government ought to be punished according to the degree of his crime. There is no place here for lynchers. LOST—My personal Bank Book, also book of Bands of Catanthe and Xmas Cards. Please return to notify Mrs. Anna Taylor, 120 West Hill Street. .We Want 100 COLOR 50 Wrappers 50 Machin No Night APPLY A WHITLOCK P. Lorill 23rd and C ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) (Preston News Service.) Boston, Mass., Oct. 18—Battling McReary, whose manager is A A McLean is claiming the title of Kid Norfolk for his fighter, alleging that the lightweight crown should change heads because McReary won a decision over Norfolk recently in a Boston ring. WILLS TO VISIT BALTIMORE. (Preston News Service) Baltimore, Md.. Oct. 18—Manager Sponsor of the Gayetty Theatre here has announced that Harry Willis, the famous Negro heavyweight champion of the world, will be in the city the latter part of the month, to meet all somers. SHORTER COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTES. Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 18.—The first official practice of the 1923 football team was held last Tuesday and Coach Perrin assembled the material he had on hands and was favorably impressed with their possibilities. Coach Perrin thinks that he is confident that he will be able to produce a team that will win the State championship this 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. and long term imprisonment. 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. 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. ant At Once. LORED GIRLS Super Pickers Machine Stemmers Light Work Y AT ONCE: OCK BRANCH brillard Co., d Cary Streets. am that hip this season. With the help of Pro. Eason, Coach Perrin is getting spendiid results from the men. Among the members of last year's team who have returned are: Captain Thompson, Lewis Scott, Tollie Moore, Charley Minners, Eugene White, Lawrence Greene Jr.; Clayton Reed, N. A. Wingfield, Eddi Blanchard and T. M. Pruitt. The new material looks very promising. Manager Eason has already arranged to play the following teams; Baptist College and Philander Smith of Little Rock; A. and M. College, Pine Bluff; and Rust College; Holly Springs, Miss. HILLSDALE BECOME CHAMPIONS OF PHILADELPHIA. (Preston News Service.) Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 18—The Hale dale baseball club was proclaimed champions of the Philadelphia Base ball Association when it overwhelmed Billy Whitman's nine in the final game of the season at Shire Park here by a score of 18-2. More than 10,000 shivering fans witnessed the contest which ended in the sixth inning. ```markdown ``` Read The Planet for information concerning the world's "doings" and watch our advertisements. May you will see the very thing you have been looking for. "Advisory Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, "Baptist Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. Mothy, D. D. Ch Bapist Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. "Gentlemen: I am writing to express the hope that some plan may be worked out by which the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank may be saved from any considerable loss. I wish to commend you for your efforts in endeavoring to protect the depositors and the good name and financial standing of the institution. I sincerely hope that it will be possible to reopen the doors of this institution, and that it may again enjoy the confidence and patronage formerly bestowed upon it. AGENTS WANTED—Write for our Money Making Plan and Circulars TODAY. AGENTS WANTED HI-JA CHEM STRANGER ROBBED IN SUBURBS. Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 19—George A. Bucks, a prosperous business man of Bucks county, was held up and robbed of $119 last Wednesday in Washington Park. Brown said that he was attacked by two men, they were either foreigners or very light Negroes. He told the police that after the holdup the men escaped over the hill to Bigelow boulevard. Employees of the Penn sylvanian Railroad saw the robbery and notified the police. "NO BUSINESS, SO I SET FIRE TO PLACE TO GET INSURANCE" SAYS HOMESTEAD MAN. IN BENNETHARK. Homestead, Pa., Oct. 18—Nero Cawley, a boarding house and restaurant man of this city, became disgusted with business conditions one day last summer because business was oum, and realizing that he carried a heavy insurance on his establishment was seized with the idea of collecting the insurance. So, according to evidence adduced in court on the charge of arson, Cawley was convicted of setting fire to the establishment for the purpose of collecting the insurance and was sentenced to serve not less than three and one half years nor more than seven years in the Western pententary. NEW YORK DECISION BARS THE KU KLUX KLAN. [Preston News Service] Albany, N. N., Oct. 15.—The Ku Klux Klan now stands barred forever as a membership corporation in the State of New York. Moving secretly, the attorney general's office has squared a judgment against the ku klux klan and the kam alia, the women's auxiliary on a charge of altering their incorporation papers after a Supreme Court 'Justice had ap prove' them. HOLD POLICEMAN FOR MURDER Pittsburgh. Pa., Oct. 18.—Policeman James Degman was held on a charge of manslaughter by a coroner's jury last Friday for the death of Albert Hall, aged 34 years, who was fatally shot by the officer on September 5. It is claimed that Degman was called to the home of Mrs. Anna Johnson, after Hall is said to have threatened the woman. According to witnesses, Hall scuffled with the officer and then the latter is said to have fired two shots into the body of Hall when he had practically been subdued. The witnesses also declared that the officer disarmed Hall before leavin ghe Johnson woman's home. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR. Richmond, Virginia, September ity Committee, Col, C. R. Keiley, Chairman, Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. gentlemen: I am writing to express the hope t out by which the depositors of the Mechanics from any considerable loss. I wish to commend ing to protect the depositors and the good name stitution. I sincerely hope that it will be possible institution, and that it may again enjoy the com- bestowed upon it. Richmond, Virginia, September 25, 1923. Very Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, Ministers' Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., Chm. gentlemen:—I am writing to express the hope that some plan may be out by which the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank may be from any considerable loss. I wish to commend you for your efforts in ing to protect the depositors and the good name and financial standing institution. I sincerely hope that it will be possible to reopen the doors institution, and that it may again enjoy the confidence and patronage, bestowed upon it. "Very truly yours, "GEORGE AINSLIE, Mayor." 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