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 Virginia State Library. THE PLANET Fatal Shooting on 2nd Street VOLUME XL., NO. 50 Fatal Sh on 2n JOE MORGAN DEAD. Joe Morgan of 220 W. Marshall street is dead as the result of a wound inflicted on him Tuesday night October 16th. It was shortly after 12 o'clock that he left his employment at the Richmond Athletic Club, where he had charge of a lunch counter, when he crossed the street: at Second and Jack son streets and stood on the corner talking to Troy Carter. An automobile is said to have come u and in it were Cormelius Cokes and his wife, Mary Cokea. James Evans, nick-named Jesse Cokes is also alleged to have been in the car. It is alleged that Evans beamed over the chauffeur and fired point-blank at the two men the bullet entering Morgan's abdomen and making 14 perforations in the intestines. Morgan last Saturday as a result of the wound. Edgar Robinson is said to have recognized Evans is the automobile TROUBLE IN LUNCH-ROOM Mrs. Mary Cokes and her so narc from Chapel Hill, N. C. They operate a lunch room at 712 N. Second street, diagonally across from where the shooting took place. Rumor has it that there was a woman in the case. Mr. and Mrs. Cokes were arrested but secured bail. Calling at the Second Police Station last Sunday afternoon. Jesse Cokes was found reclining in a cell, reading a newspaper. He stated that on Tuesday, a short colored ed man came into the lunch room in a drunken condition. He spat on the floor. He demonstrated with him about it. He came back into the kitchen where he had on his apron working. SCALED BACK FENSE The man spat in the sink. He told him not to do this as he cut potatoes there for his customers. He used obscene language and shook a knife at him and then preceeded to draw a gun from his hip pocket. He got him to the door, when the man started to show him but two girls got between them. The man after cursing him went up the street. Some time afterwards a man came down there to the place and warned him to leave as it had been reported that he had shot a man up on the corner. He insisted that he had not done so, but he took off his apron and went out in the yard, scaling the fence into the Catholic School yard and he went up on Clay street. BODY SHIPPED He denied knowing who shot Joe Morgan and also stated that he did not know the man, who was in the shop on the one who told him to get away. He would know them if he saw them again. It is alleged that Troy Carter was the man in the cook-shop and that Cokes or Evans was shooting at Troy Carter and struck Joe Morgan. Morgan's wife. Ruth, was prostrated by the affair. The remains were shipped to Rockingham, N. C., last Monday night by Funeral Director C. P. Hayes, who had charge of the remains. Jesse Cokes explained that his stepfather was named Cokes and that his name was James Evans. He disappeared after the shooting and on the tenth day returned gave himself up and was bailed. Morgan died on the 11th day and he was rearrested. CORONER WHITFIELD'S INQUEST Coroner Whitfield held an inquest over Joe Morgan and the coroner's jury met in the City Hall. Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Detective Gordon P. Smith stated that he had but one witness in the case. While waiting for him, Dr. Bershea, internat at St. Phillips Hospital took the stand and stated that Morgan was admitted to the hospital at 12:30 and that Dr. Leroye operated on him at 1 A. M. on the morning of October 17th. The bullet let hole was two inches below the navel, middle line. He died October 27th at 9:45 from peritoneitis, presumed to be from the bullet wound. ONLY ONE WITNESS George Ricks of 118 E. Leigh street stated that he was standing on the corner across from the club when an automobile passed. He did not see the shooting, but heard a shot. He could not say that it was from the automobile. He did not know, who did the shooting. Morgan was carried into the Richmond Athletic Club. Ricks remained there a few minutes and then went to an eating house on Second street. B. F. Turner, Jr., told about hearing the shot and of bringing Morgan back into the club from which point the ambulance was called up. He said that Morgan stated that he had been shot in the leg. Morgan stated he did not know who shot him. He had eleven perforations of the intestines. THE POLICE COURT HEARING. The prosecution had not shown its hands and no doubt other witnesses will appear November 7th at the Police-Court hearing. Attorney J. R. Pollar was present to prosecute the alleged slayer of Morgan. Left Girl Waiting at the Church; In Court Orange N. J. Nov. 1.-The publicity of the experience of pretty Miss Helen Stokes in connection with her love affairs with the dashing handsome John H. Royster will tend to cause thoughtful young women to hesitate in the matter of handing their "intended" husbands money. According to the testimony adduced in court last Thursday morning young Royster paid ardent court to Miss Stokes for some time, finally winning her consent to become the mistress of his household for the rest of their natural lives. The wedding date was set the minister engaged. It was to have been an elaborate church wedding and everything. She really had the ring. But a few months before the wedding date and prior to the presentation of the engagement ring, Royster appressed the intended bride that his funds were "ted" up and that he would appreciate it greatly if his little turtle dove would lend him $300, which she readily did. Later she received the engagement ring. From then on he kept on borrowing small sums from time to time. Finally one evening Miss Stokes said to her Romeo you should borrow this money in a business-like way you should give me a note for the money I am lending you. Royster is said to have replied: "Honey just let me have $100 and I will give you a note as you say, sure. I should give you a note for your money." Miss Stokes only had $70 in cash at that time and she handed it to him; taking his note for that amount. The date for the wedding arrived, Miss Stokes the minister and her friends filled the church, but the prospective bride-groom was not present. This of course humiliated Miss Stokes and when she located the suave Royster she hailed him in court, where she could exhibit nothing but Royster's note for $70. Miss Stokes confided to a reporter that she was not through with Royster he will be made to pay for trifling with her affections and asking her money. White Grandmother Shoots Negro Boy In Fight With Grandson (Preston News Service) Springfield, Ohio Oct. 31.—Whether it was "mother-love" or a natural hatred of Negroes that prompted Mrs. W. D. Bost, aged 65 years, to fire the shot that resulted fatally into the body of Nathaniel Pritchett aged 15 years, can not be just now determined. According to the police the slain Negro boy and George Bost, aged 16 years, a grandson of the slayer, were fighting in the vicinity of the Bost home following a child's argument, this apparently engraved the grand-mother who is alleged to have seized a pistol and killed the Negro boy. Charges were filed against Mrs. Bost last Tuesday and she is being held in jail charged with murder. --- We are pleased to present to our new nations the advertisement of the great Poro College. This great system has stood the test for more than twenty years and our readers will make no mistake in testing the merits of these sterling preparations. See advertisement. Successive Stages in the Effort to Vacate the Receivership and to RE-OPEN The Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond: DEPOSITORS meet in City Auditorium, with Rev. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, chairman and pledge support to the Movement, agreeing NOT to DISTURB their DEPOSITS, but to ADD to the MONEY they have THERE. BAPTIST MINISTERS' CONFERENCE Endorses Plan for VACATING the Receivership and appoints a Committee to assist in the Movement. President Evans Payne, D. D., presiding officer with Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., chairman of committee. HON. OLIVER J. SANDS, President American National Bank. the Only Creditor Outside of Depositors, agrees to GRANT A REASONABLE TIME for the Bank to PAY $26,000.00. WHITE CITIZENS Accept Appointment on an ADVISORY COMMITTEE, with Col. C. R. Keiley, chairman. MEETING OF DEPOSITORS held at the Fifth Street Baptist Church under the direct supervision of the Committee of the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, with Rev. T. J. J. Mosby presiding. Hon. C. R. Keiley and Banker James D. Lecky deliver addresses. The Meeting ENDORSES PLAN submitted. MAYOR GEORGE AINSLIE sends Letter Expressing His APPROVAL of the EFFORT to SAVE the Colored Depositors' Money. GOVERNOR E. LEE TRINKLE sends Letter to Chairman C. R. Keiley, Expressing the HOPE that the Denoitors and the Stockholders of the Mechanics Bank shall be PROTECTED. RECEIVER JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER and RECEIVER JAMES W. GORDON Express PERSONAL APPROVAL of the FIFTY PER CENT. WAIVER and Request that the Plans be Submitted in writing to be Transmitted to HIS HONOR, WILLIAM A. MONCURE, Judge of the Chancery Court of Richmond. DEPOSITORS NOW RALLYING to Comply with the Terms of the WAIVER under which they will receive 20 Per Cent. in CASH of the Amount Not Waived, said Amount to be PAID AT ONCE when the number who sign, together with the Assets on Hand will WIPE OUT the Alleged Shortage of about Two Hundred Thousand Dollars. ARRANGEMENTS NOW BEING MADE to Handle the STRAND THEATRE Proposition and to BRING REVENUE into the VAULT of the BANK. 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 Musicale scheduled for opening night, Wednesday, November 28. The participants include the Choral Society of Virginia 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 Randolph, C. A. Lindsey Mrs. Mamie Allen J. L. Nixon B. L. Allen. SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, November 4th. Location: Corner of Leigh and First Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class. 11:25 A. M. Sermon. Rev. O. M. Thomas. A. B. of Va. Union University. 3:30 P. M. Communion sermonette by the Pastor. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Anniversary Garfield Beneficial Club. Monday November 5th Revval begins. Prayer service begins at 8:00 P. M. Preaching each evening at 8:30 P. M. by the pastor. The public is cordially invited. Come and bring your friends. Rev. R. H. Johnson. M. A. B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson Clerk. PERSONALS AND BRIEFES. —the letter of "A Friend" has been delivered as per instructions. Thanks for the $1.00 on Defense Fund. —Mr. T. J. Puryear of Rochester Pa, sends us Mr. Green Bentley's name as a subscriber, who pays cash. —Major Mitteer is completing a tenement cinder-block house in Washington Park. —Funeral Director A. D. Price has returned to the city from a trip North and is ready to serve the public in first class style. —Mr. William B. Smith has removed to a fine location near the north west corner of First and Clay streets, where he is making a display that is gratifying to his many friends. He is now able to accommodate his large number of customers in the most improved style. —Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Harris of 112 E. 15th street spent last Sunday, visiting in Dinviddie Co. Va. —Mr. Wydham M. Carter, of Philadelphia Pa, is spending his vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carter 700 N. Fifth street. Rev. J. M. Arter treasurer in charge of the Male Department of the National Training School in the District of Columbia preached for Rev. Dr. King last Sunday morning. MECHANICS BANK DEPOSITORS NOTICE! Depeditors of the Mechanics Saving Bank can sign the petitions at the Planet Office, 211 N. 4th Street; Dr. A. A Tennant's Office, 4th and Clay Sts.; Rev T. J. Meehy's residence 6 W. Clay St.; Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson's residence 20 W. Leigh St.; Mrs. L. E. C. Scott's residence. 1015 St. James St.; Leonard D. Caphes 803 N. Second Street. BOOSTER MEETING OF ST. JOHN WATCHMEN GRAND LODGE. AT HOOD TEMPLE. TUESDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 6TH This organization has undergone a change in its Grand Officers and plans to put on a great Mass meeting on the above date, boost the organization, stimulate the lodges now intact and present such information. illumination and inspiration that lodges who have become unfinancial will reinstate themselves and join the great phalanx and move on to success. The St. John Watchmen wish to present to the public their newly elected Grand Officers and adjust and pay off some of its past death claims. An elaborate program will be presented with Madam Zemoria J. Wood Mistress of Ceremonies. Music will be rendered by the choir of the Hood Temple Church and Wright's chorus with Prof. W. D. Jones, Director. The principal speakers will be Mr. J. S. Carter, Attorney at Law, who will present the Grand Officers, Dr. R. E. Burton of Petersburg will deliver the principal address. Three minute remarks will be given by various members and friends of the organization. Committee:—Mrs. Sarah McClain, Mrs. Bettie Guerrant Mrs. Bettie McClinton Mrs. Julia Stokes, Mrs. Louisa S. Wright, Mr. J. G. Hazet In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of my beloved mother Queen Batts, who departed this life June 5. 1914. She suffered hour's yes, hours of pain. But did not murmur nor complain. And I know that she is happy In the mansion of the blessed. She is sadly missed, but fondly remember. Daughter —ROSE BATTTS. Sisters of Slain Man File Suit. WAIVER PETITION TO BE PRESENTED THE CHANCERY COURT SOON DEPOSITORS RALLYING SUCCESS ASSURED WITH PROPER EFFORT BY ALL Plans for the reopening of the Mechanics Savings Bank are now being prepared and the petition will be presented to the Chancery Court next week. The list of depositors has been completed and those who have not signed should do so at once. Money will then be available for the payment of twenty per cent, as specified in the petition and the certificate or deposits will be prepared for issuance to those persons, who have signed the waiver. Every effort should be made to have all the depositors to sign up at once as the people who do not sign may not only defect the plan and cause themselves to lose their money, but it will cause those who have signed to suffer the same penalty. STATIONS SPECIFIED: The amount to be waived is $223.00 A large number have already complied with the requirements. Petitions will be sent to depositors either by mail or messenger and they may be obtained by applying at the Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. Arrangements have been made with the following persons for signing: Dr. Albert A. Tenant, 4th and Clay Sts.; Mrs. Adelade G. Thompson, 20 W. Leigh St.; Mrs. L. E. C. Scott 1015 St.; James St.; rd.eward Stewart, 203 S. Second St. Rev. T. J. J. Mechy, 6 W. Clay St. The approval of the Baptist Ministerial Conference, the Advisory Committee of White Citizens Col. C. R. Kelley chairman, the Counsel for the State Corporation Commission. Mayor George Ainslie, Gov. E. Lee Trinkle and the personal approval of the Receivers themselves will convince any one of the wisdom of the plan. THE QUESTION It is a question of losing money or saving it. Let all depositors act at once and save the confidence of the thrifty colored people of this community. MEETING AT COMMUNITY HOUSE There will be a meeting at the Community House, No. 2 West Marshall street, Monday, November 5th at 4 P. M. for election of a Board of Directors. All who have contributed one dollar or more are invited to be present and participate. JUDGE JAMES HOGE RICKS. President. WILLIAM H. HUGHES, M. D. Secretary. REV. A. D. DALY SURPRISED. The members of the 5th Baptist Church led a surprise on Rev. A. D. Daly at his residence, 1412 W. Cary street Thursday night. October 25th, while he was at church and donated to him a luxurious supply of something to eat and a nice purse. ers of Fifth Baptist Church A. D. DALY, Postor. JNO. T. SMITH, Clerk REV. HOWERTON SUCCEEDING The Third Street A. M. E. Bethel Church is prospering under the astute leadership of Rev. W. R. Howenton. Last Sunday morning after an able ser man, twelve persons were received in to full membership to the Church and four others membership The services were impressive. PRICE, FIVE CENTS of Slain File Suit. ASK TOTAL OF $80,000 AS RESULT OF BROTHER'S LYNCHING. (Preston News Service) (Preston News Service) Little Rock Ark.. Nov. 1.—Two suits claiming a total of $80,000 damages as a result of the lynching of John H. Harrison on February 8, 1925 at Malvern, Ark. were filed in United States District Court last Tuesday to Mrs. Callie Henry, and the Misses Martha and Millie Harrison sisters of the slain man. One suit was filed against D. S. Bray former sheriff of Hot Springs county, and his two deputies, W. T. Gambie and S. H. Leiper and W. T. Cooper, surety on the official's bond. It is alleged that the sheriff and his deputies did not take proper precautions to save the prisoner from the vengeance of the lynchers. The other suit was brought against Clarence Chamberlain, R. S. Hodgson-Leonard Stanley and Ray Galligher who are charged with having formed themselves into a mob "withdivers other persons for the purpose of taking the life of John Harrison." The complaint says that Harrison was arrested without a warrant and held unlawfully, on the day that the killing took place. The sheriff, it is charged, took Harrison to the station with the avowed purpose of removing him from the scene of excitement, but did not take the precaution he should have. OFFICERS' POOR JUDGMENT According to the complaint the officials showed very poor judgment when they left Harrison in the station in the care of one deputy, when they knew the prisoner was in danger. Race discrimination was hinted at when it was stated that relatives of Harrison were not permitted the privilege of making bond for him or of offering any other protective measure. According to the complaint Eloner offered no resistance when the mob of angry men entered the railroad coach where Harrison was held. The deputy sheriff made no effort to protect Harrison, it is charged, but on the other hand readily permitted him to be dragged about 75 yards down the railroad tracks and there killed. BELIEVE THIS WILL TEND TO HALT MORE VIOLENCE The sisters of the dead man declare that they are making this right in the United States Courts with the avowed purpose of creating favorable sentiment against mob violence and also to stimulate a willingness on the part of officials of the law to put forth their best efforts to protect prisoners in accordance with the guarantees of the constitution of the United States as well as that of any state in the United Various Negro organizations through out the country are watching the progress of this case with grass interest. Indiana Murderers Get Life Term in Prison. (Prenton, News Service) Indianapolis Inc, Nov. 1—A criminal court jury last Thursday found Miss Susie Robinson guilty of murder in the first degree in connection with the killing of Theodore Bradshaw, who was stabbed to death in Fort Wayne avenue on June 25th last, after Miss Robinson had accused him of indulgence according to the testimony. Miss Robinson was committed to the women's prison last Friday afternoon. She is 25 years old and quite beautiful. Prominent Man and Wife Injured in Auto. (Preston News Service) Norfolk Va. Oct. 31—Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris were painfully injured when their automobile was struck by another car driven by King Lewis. A few hours later Lewis was arrested charged with operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Nation-wide Enthusiasm to Free Houston, 1 ex., Martyrs... BIG DRIVE NOW ON IN FULL SWING FOR ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NAMES FOR PARDON PAPER. TWO New York, October 26—James Weldon Johnson, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 69 Fifth Avenue, today issued a statement saying that the campaign for the freeing of the 55 members of the 24th Industry still imprisoned in Leavenworth Penitentiary for their share in the Houston riot, had use with unprecedentedly epistorial response throughout the nation. "Not only ought we to have the 109, 000 signatures, with which we hoped to go before President Coolidge, asking him to pardon the 54 members of the 24th Infantry who are still in prison," said Mr. Johnson "but we ought to have a considerable number above that figure. Hardly a colored newspaper in the country but has spread the news of this campaign to free the Houston Martyrs. Churches and fraternal organizations have taken it up and signatures are being obtained by the thousands, everywhere. One colored man, in New York City, took petitions into the offices of the Standard Oil Building and although those petitions have not yet come in we are informed that, high officers of the Standard Oil Company have signed them. "I want to say a special word about the work of fraternal organizations. They have been doing yeoman services and their members have been spreading the word about this campaign and turning in large numbers of signatures. The churches, too, have been responding valiantly and there is every indication that the church services on Sunday, November 11th. Houston Martyrs' Day, will make an impression on the entire nation. It should be remembered that November 11 is also Armistice Day, the day that marked the end of the great war in which colored American soldiers played such an important part. "Colored Americans have found a stirring task in this campaign and I am glad to say that they are working together in the finest possible spirit. We are looking forward to the time when the fine, upstanding and clean boys in Leavenworth Penitentiary will be able to walk out of there, free men." White' Men. "Steal Off' Police Raid. (Preston News Service) New Orleans La., Oct. 25.—When the police swapped down on the "rooming houses" operated by Mrs. Julia Washington and Mrs. Fannie Mitchell resulting in rounding up twenty-two white men holding a party with white and Negro women partners, who were charged with disturbing the peace. It was said that when the officers were attracted to the houses by the extraordinary amount of hilarity at an early hour in the morning, but just a few hours past midnight they demanded to see the licenses under which the houses were operated. When the licenses were not forthcoming the officers rushed inside and a stamped resulted. Police say that white men were found under the beds in closets and in fact in every possible hiding place. One white man, who is said to be a very prominent business man, here declared that he usually took his meals at the Washington house whenever he felt like. His name is Thomas J. Kety, and he appeared in court as spokesman for the entire group of white men. Each of the men were fined $2.50 and the women were assessed $5 each. Woman Charged With Killing Lover. Woman Charged With Killing Lover. (Preston News Service) Little Rock Ark., Oct. 25. —Miss Ada Phillips, aged 20, an employee at the Tylor Hotel, was arrested at the hotel last Tuesday afternoon and is being held in jail in connection with the murder of Elijah H. Hamilton, who was shot and killed on the night of October 7. The officers say that they received information that Miss Phillips fired the shot that killed Hamilton. It is said that she admitted to the officials of keeping company with Hamilton prior to his marriage, which occurred two months ago, but denied any knowledge of the killing. According to the detectives Hamilton was to have married the Phillips girl, but he jilted her and married an other woman and it is claimed that Miss Phillips is said to have made threats that she would get even with him for the "dirty deed" he gave her. Miss Phillips is a pretty woman with a very engaging manner and of a retiring disposition. She is said to have come from a very excellent family. Her manner shows marks of well-breeding and ordinarily would not be suspected to committing murder. It is said that Hamilton who was a chauffeur had just placed his machine in the garage in the rear of the home where he was employed when a woman fired three shots only one taking effect. Hamilton fell unconscious and died before reaching the hospital. Wounded Man Dies. (Prairie News Service) Pittsburgh. Pa., Oct. 25.—Sustain ing five bullet wounds last Wednesday evening an unknown man with whom he had been arguing at Wylie avenue and Crawford street opened fire on him with a revoiver. James Young, aged 22, of Dinwiddie street died last Friday night in Passavant hospital where he had been taken following the shooting. The man who did the shooting escaped. Witnesses to the shooting claim that they do not know the cause of the argument. It is expected that the men had been engaged in a game some where in Crawford street and became involved in an argument. Police claim that they cannot find any home in which the men had been. Young never regained consciousness to give the police any information about the trouble before he died. Saves Passengers' Lives. --- (Preston News Service) Albuquerque, N. M. Oct. 31—Through the quick wittness and calmness of Otto G. Palmer, railroad porter, the lives of many passengers on the Santa Fe Train No. 7 were saved just a few miles from La Junta last Wednesday night when he over-powered and killed a white man who ran amuck and had stabbed three passengers and the conductor. It is said that the white man boarded the train at La Junta and a few moments after the trail nelt the station the man drew a large dirk knife stabbing three women whose screams attracted the conductor who received a severe stab wound in the shoulder. At this moment Palmer arrived on the scene with a revolver firing into the skull of the maniac causing death instantly. According to the railroad officials Palmer was then taken from the train and returned to La Junta where he is being held. It is thought that his release will be effected within the course of a few days, as railroad officials have taken steps to effect his release. --- Boy Killed Stealing Ride On Truck. (Preston News Service) Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 1.—Lawrence Chapman, aged 14 years, was killed late last Wednesday when he attempted to "hop" a truck that was traveling at a good speed. Young Chapman lost his hold while endeavoring to conplete the attempt to get on the truck securely and fell under the wheels and was crushed and died before reaching the hospital. Jersey Women Lose in Slander Suit. Jersey Women Lose in Slander Suit. (Preston News Service) Orange, N. J., Nov. 1.—After carefully weighing a mass of conflicting evidence regarding what took place at a meeting of the members of colored Loyal Order of Moose last January 7, a jury in Orange county brought in a verdict for the defendant in two slander suits brought by Mrs. Althea Jefferson and her daughter, Mrs. Blanche Harris, against Henry C. Cheshire. The suits were heard concurrently be tore Judge Dugan. The charge against Cheshire was that he accused Mrs. Jefferson and her daughter with having misappropriated $1,500 of the money subscribed for the defense of George W. Knigua, who was charged with murder and since electrocuted. Cheshire admitted that he did say in the meeting that the funds had been misappropriated but did not mention any names. Johnny Graham, Boxer Held on Murder Charge (Preston News Service) Sharon, Pa. Oct. 21.—Johnny Graham, a local pugilist, is being held on a charge of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Benjamin Sales of Akron Ohio. Sales it is said was shot and killed by Graham without any provocation. Graham is said to have quarreled recently with Sales' father, and being unable to locate him vented his spleen on the son, by shooting him with a shotgun. The body was removed to Akron for burial. Sales was married but had no children. Clark Opens Plant. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 31—John L. Clark, who has gained national reputation as a master printer and designer, has opened his own printing plants in the Imperial Power Building here and is prepared to take care of all classes of booklets business cards, letter heads, circular folders, etc.; in an effective and high class manner. Mr. Clark says, "I felt that the demand for my work has increased to such an extent that I might as well make it in my own shop as to keep on increasing the wealth of white employers." Mr. Clark is regarded as the best printer in America. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" White House Doors Ajar Thirty-two Cents. IT IS MORE and more after Bascom Slemp as Secretary to any tendency to act as a LOCAL DOORS. On the contrary, the WARD in a FRICTIONLESS and then another gains an EXECUTIVE. In fact, it is the exception, for the President individuals and delegations without saying, must do so that the President has "FLUNG Worthy of rejoicing despite the tents in the minds of the brethren first announced. TO CAP THE CLIMAX Washington Gazette, astonished SIVE PHOTOGRAPH of the POSED for a cut for the Grownowned Negro photographer era, and thereafter reproduced the President. Other Washington with envy when The Gazette fine pictorial display of our life. These events are running on the "Movies" some time ago that the President, rather than to shape the WHITE HOUSE And, after all, the matter of that there should be no aspect viewpoints are continently high. It is safe to presume that more than Mr. Slemp. FIFTEEN MILLION "T And thus it is announced that pany, admitted by itself to be World," is to be sued in the WAGES" said to be due its Railroad Labor Board, a remnant. All of which caused much, if any of this COLD WAY into the banking house Binga, or any other RACE passed in the cashiers' window. We got out one of Ben Frank that scattered through The City proximately 1,400 boiler waft brakemen; 90,000 railroad land and yardmen, ALL of whom MURAL SKIN TINT, and not dust. We found further that ERS" who are happily engrossED PORTATION SAFE FOR get our mind off the FIFTEEN may be judicially awarded to us. We remembered one dark day when we boarded a Baltimore Parkersburg, W. Va. and wore "brother" who wore a blue "Train Porter." Of course, but there was something about ceasing attention. Before reaching Grafton after which he announced the dicating connections, changes, knowledge seemed surpassing after the train had stopped we help PACK A BOX or ADJUST we noticed that he handles the intelligence. As he gave the backing into Union Station we heavily picked up our suit case said to the train porter in an "Well, this is the end of your good lay-off and rest now, we. With equal optimism, he rises to Baltimore and come back 'till tomorrow night." In conclusion, we believe of darksome complexion who, IT IS MORE and more apparent that the Pascom Slemp as Secretary to President Cook has tendency to act as a LOCK TO THE DOORS. On the contrary, they seem to be WARD in a FRICTIONLESS' MANNER and then another gains an AUDIENCE WHEN EXECUTIVE. In fact, it is becoming the exception, for the President to give and individuals and delegations who seek him, without saying, must do so through Secretary. The President has "FLUNG WIDE THE GATE" worthy of rejoicing despite the misgivings which is in the minds of the brethren when Mr. Skemp first announced. TO CAP THE CLIMAX, C. Lucien Skemp, Washington Gazette, astonished newspapermen,IVE PHOTOGRAPH of PRESIDENT TROSEOSED for a cut for the Gazette, while Adm. Nowned Negro photographer of Washington, and thereafter reproduced a faithful and the President. Other Washington race papers with envy when The Gazette went on sale later the pictorial display of our President. These events are running true to the presidee "Movies" some time ago, when we vowed that the President, rather than his Secretary, shape the WHITE HOUSE POLICIES, and, after all, the matter of a secretary is that there should be no aspersions cast upon newpoints are continently his own, rather than it is safe to presume that no one KNOWS what Mr. Skemp. FIFTEEN MILLION "BUCKS!"—$15,000 and thus it is announced that the Pennsylvania, admitted by itself to be "The Standard World," is to be sued in the courts of Pennsylvania" said to be due its workmen under railroad Labor Board, a remedial agent of the tent. All of which caused us to formulate much, if any of this COLD CASH may ultimately into the banking houses of Brown Singer, or any other RACE DEPOSITOR, passed in the cashiers' windows by colored glass. We got out one of Ben Franklin's old almanac that scattered through The Good Old U. S. approximately 1,000 boiler washers and engravers; 90,000 railroad laborers; 2,500 yardmen, ALL of whom are of a DARK RAL SKIN TINT, and not merely from secrethust. We found further that there are about 10RS" who are happily engrossed in helping the PORTATION SAFE FOR AMERICA." But our mind off the FIFTEEN MILLION may be judicially awarded to the Pennsylvania. We remembered one dark and stormy night when we boarded a Baltimore and Ohio Newarkersburg, W. Va. and were cheerily greeted by who wrote a blue cap which borne the Train Porter." Of course, we had seen that there was something about this brother waving attention. Before reaching Grafton he had cleaned up after which he announced the arrival at their creating connections, changes, routes and state knowledge seemed surpassing. Just before reentry the train had stopped with a jerk, he was help PACK A BOX or ADJUST A COUPLER. We noticed that he handles the signal lights, intelligence. As he gave the car another clucking into Union Station at Washington, he carefully picked up our suit case for departure and to the train porter in an optimistic way: "Well, this is the end of your run, isn't it good lay-off and rest now, won't you?" With equal optimism, he replied: "No, sir, Baltimore and come back on No. 4-11 4-11 tomorrow night." In conclusion, we believe that there are beads some complexion who, for porters' waits. IT IS MORE and more apparent that the advent of Mr. C. Bascom Slemp as Secretary to President Coolidge has NOT had any tendency to act as a LOCK TO THE WHITE HOUSE DOORS. On the contrary, they seem to be SWINGING IN WARD in a FRICTIONLESS MANNER as first one "brother" and then another gains an AUDIENCE WITH OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE. In fact, it is becoming the custom, rather than the exception, for the President to give an ear and an eye to individuals and delegations who seek him, and who, it goes without saying, must do so through Secretary Slemp. In truth, the President has "FLUNG WIDE THE GATES" in a manner worthy of rejoicing despite the misgivings which rose like comets in the minds of the brethren when Mr. Slemp's elevation was first announced. TO CAP THE OLIMAX, C. Lucien Skinner, Editor of the Washington Gazette, astonished newspapermen with an EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPH of PRESIDENT COOLIDGE, who POSED for a cut for the Gazette, while Addison N. Scurlock, renowned Negro photographer of Washington, clicked the camera, and thereafter reproduced a faithful and artistic likeness of the President. Other Washington race papers were indeed filled with envy when The Gazette went on sale last Saturday with a fine pictorial display of our President. These events are running true to the prediction we made in the "Movies" some time ago, when we ventured the prophecy that the President, rather than his Secretary, was THE person to shape the WHITE HOUSE POLICIES OF COURTESY. And, after all, the matter of a secretary is so PERSONAL that there should be no aspersions cast upon any chief, whose viewpoints are continently his own, rather than his Secretary's. It is safe to presume that no one KNOWS this BETTER than Mr. Slemp. FIFTEEN MILLION "BUCKS!"—$15,000,000—that's all. And thus it is announced that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, admitted by itself to be "The Standard Railroad of the World," is to be sued in the courts of Pennsylvania for "BACK WAGES" said to be due its workmen under an award of the Railroad Labor Board, a remedial agent of the Federal Government. All of which caused us to formulate the query of how much, if any of this COLD CASH may ultimately FIND ITS WAY into the banking houses of Brown and Stevens, Jesse Binga, or any other RACE DEPOSITORIES, through being passed in the cashiers' windows by colored railroad men. We got out one of Ben Franklin's old almanacs and found out that scattered through The Good Old U. S. A. there are approximately 1,400 boiler washers and engine hystilers; 5,000 brakemen; 90,000 railroad laborers; 2,500 switchmen, flagmen and yardmen, ALL of whom are of a DARK HUE from NATURAL SKIN TINT, and not merely from soft coal and railroad dust. We found further that there are about 260,000 "BROTHERS" who are happily engrossed in helping to make "TRANSPORTATION SAFE FOR AMERICA." But we could not get our mind off the FIFTEEN MILLION "BUCKS" which may be judicially awarded to the Pennsylvania's shopmen. We remembered one dark and stormy night about a year ago, when we boarded a Baltimore and Ohio New York Express at Parkersburg, W. Va. and were cheerily greeted by a smiling "brother" who wore a blue cap which bore the inscription—"Train Porter." Of course, we had seen train porters before but there was something about this brother which drew our unceasing attention. Before reaching Grafton he had cleaned out the car nicely, after which he announced the arrival at the junction point, indicating connections, changes, routes and stations. His railroad knowledge seemed surpassing. Just before reaching Cumberland, after the train had stopped with a jerk, he was hastily called to help PACK A BOX or ADJUST A COUPLING PIN. Again, we noticed that he handles the signal lights with precision and intelligence. As he gave the car another cleaning prior to our backing into Union Station at Washington, D. C., where we wearily picked up our suit case for departure at 6:30 A. M., we said to the train porter in an optimistic way: "Well, this is the end of your run, isn't it; and you'll get a good lay-off and rest now, won't you?" With equal optimism, he replied "No, sir; I go on through to Baltimore and come back on No. 4-11 44. Then I lay off 'till tomorrow night.'" In conclusion, we believe that there are hundreds of porters of darksome complexion who, for porters' wages are performing Harlem Negroes Fleeced by Rent Gougers. New York City, Nov. 1.—New York's "Black Belt" in Harlem is rapidly expanding southward and landlords are said to be supplanting white tenants with Negroes at doubled rents, according to testimony by whites before the State Commission. "How can Negroes pay twice as much rent as the whites?" asked, a member of the commission. "Well, this way the Negroes are able to pay these abnormal rents is by herding in roomers, as many as 15 to an apartment, who sleep in double or triple trips, paying the apartment landlord enough so he can afford to pay the house landlord the exorbitant rentals demanded. --- apparent that the advent of Mr. C. President Coolidge has NOT had BLOCK TO THE WHITE HOUSE, they seem to be SWINGING IN "MANNER as first one "brother" PUDIENCE WITH OUR CHIEF is becoming the custom, rather than consent to give an ear and an eye to who seek him, and who, it goes through Secretary Slemp. In truth, WIDE THE GATES" in a manner the misgivings which rose like common when Mr. Slemp's elevation was C. Lucien Skinner, Editor of the old newspapermen with an EXCLUSIVE PRESIDENT COOLIDGE, who zazzette, while Addison N. Scurlock, or of Washington, clicked the camel a faithful and artistic likeness ofington race papers were indeed filled in on sale last Saturday with a president. True to the prediction we made in 1870, when we ventured the prophecy on his Secretary, was THE person THE POLICIES OF COURTESY. A secretary is so PERSONAL sessions cast upon any chief, whose own, rather than his Secretary's, one KNOWS this BETTER BUCKS!"—$15,000,000—that's all. At the Pennsylvania Railroad Comme "The Standard Railroad of the courts of Pennsylvania for "BACK workmen under an award of the medial agent of the Federal Governors to formulate the query of how CASH may ultimately FIND ITS uses of Brown and Stevens, Jesse DEPOSITORIES, through being news by colored railroad men. Klinkin's old almanacs and found out Good Old U. S. A. there are apershers and engine hostlers; 5,000 borers; 2,500 switchmen, flagmen are of a DARK HUE from NAT-merely from soft coal and railroad there are about 260,000 "BROTH-ased in helping to make "TRANS-AMERICA." But we could not ENEMILION "BUCKS" which the Pennsylvania's shopmen. and storm night about a year ago, and Ohio New York Express at here cheerily greeted by a smiling cap which bore the inscription—we had seen train porters before this brother which drew our un- he had cleaned out the car nicely, we arrival at the junction point, in routes and stations. His railroad Just before reaching Cumberland, with a jerk, he was hastily called to REST A COUPLING PIN. Again, the signal lights with precision and car another cleaning prior to our visit Washington, D. C., where we for departure at 6:30 A. M., we optimistic way: our run, isn't it; and you'll get a can't you? replied: "No, sir; I go on through No. 4-11 44. Then I lay off that there are hundreds of porters for porters' wages are performing ```markdown ``` declared Joseph D. Flynn, speaker for the white tenants. Mr. Flynn said further: "White apartment owners coerce their tenants to move by failing to keep up repairs, raising rents to the limit permitted by the emergency laws, by offering $100 bonuses to tenants if they move, and as a last resort, install Negro tenants and Negro house agents. White tenants then get panicky, thinking Negroes are about to become their next door neighbors and get out. Most of these apartments are then filled with Negroes who pay twice as much as white tenant's maid and in many cases three or four times as much." J. Finley Wilson grand exalted rul- By "THE CAMERAMAN." (Presson News Service) event of Mr. C. He has NOT had WHITE HOUSE BLOWING IN-just one "brother" IN OUR CHIEF room, rather than and an eye to and who, it goes temp. In truth, SIS" in a manner in rose like com-'s elevation was Mr. Editor of the with an EXCLU-OLIDGE, who Jon N. Scurlock, clicked the cam-istic likeness of mere indeed filled Saturday with a con we made in and the prophecy was THE person PERSONAL, my chief, whose this Secretary's, this BETTER 0,000—that's all. Railroad Com- Railroad of theonia for "BACK award of the Federal Govern- query of how likely FIND ITS Stevens, Jesse through being road men. is and found out there are ap- hostlers; 5,000 chien, flagmen, flagmen QUE from NAT- oal and railroad 0,000 "BROTH- make "TRANS- it we could not BUCKS" which shopmen. About a year ago, Work Express at by a smiling inscription—porters before drew our un- the car nicely, detection point, in-. His railroad Cumberland, hastily called to G PIN. Again, with precision and long prior to our C., where we 30 A. M., we and you'll get a go on through Then I lay off reds of porters are performing brakemen's dutile piece of this pro- IN LOCK-STEEN next one is cut in the near future. "FORTY CHIE said Uncle Rufus farm down in S. He added: "pork chops for my pound than I wan them in and place. Thus the store and, incidentally EYES. Here is wife and sturdy healthy fat pigs, pork chops, to s paid high prices his labor, for the In the open market for the live proof and I will be for same pork. Thirty-two co- tuck your pound your way to 'Tis a shame it? Can't you of the 8 cent bus said about cooper. This Negro fo- feted around for halter. If we can thus aid the ing. More woo Negro Business 40 cents and in change in the 2 business men she WHEN FRANK in a vehicle know that his satiric become colorful people, and cause their playful mo- And why? William L. Houste thought no doubt Doubt which is of Washington to indulge in since "Bill" Houston proposing a school TEACH QUADRATICS hot biscuits and In other words MALE SCHOOL give the NORMAL appointed. Houston's fri- him in every wives of prominent ratings with Mr. normal graduate parents are prev as reimbursement invested in educ- The married EFFICIENCY indisputable pres- knowledge to the nothing of the hood. Well, Mr. Hington" and we worth before the CHICAGO NEWS. --- brakemen's duties, and if those are piece of this prospective wage piece IN LOCK-STEP FORMATION next one is cut—for there'll prove in the near future. "FORTY CENTS MINUS 80 said Uncle Rufus, who paid us a farm down in Spotsylvania county. He added: "When I drive into pork chops for mother and the chick pound than I was offered for my them in and placed them on sale. Thus the story of "Thirty-two and, incidentally its LOGIC HIT EYES. Here is a Negro farmer, wife and sturdy youngsters, healthy fat pigs, representing, good pork chops, to say nothing of saur paid high prices for his feed. To his labor, for that was his own. In the open market, this Negro farmer for the live product of his toil and I will be forced to pay 40 of same pork. Thirty-two cents have been clituck your pound of pork chops do send your way homeward. "Tis a shame! Sure! But what it? Can't you find a BETTER of the 8 cent buyer of Anglo-Saxon said about cooperative buying. This Negro farmer and thousanded around for years, are trying halter. If we consumers can help can thus aid them to fight the economy. More work for Charles E Negro Business League and other 40 cents and increase the 8 cents change in the 32 cents, of which business men should handle a deal. WHEN FRANK DANIELS is in a vehicle known as "The Tail that his satirical parodies entitled become colorful imbibing the frate people, and causing urchins on Their playful moments long enough. And why? Well, "In Washington L. Houston, of the School thought no doubt has launched a Doubt which is causing more concern of Washington school teachers to indulge in since Dr. Chancellor "Bill" Houston has literally rock proposing a resolution which would SCHOOL TEACHERS of Washington QUADRATICS BACK TO the hot biscuits and keeping their husbands in other words, Mr. Houston in MALE SCHOOL TEACHERS give the NORMAL SCHOOL OLD appointed. Houston's friends have SEEN him in every way. They point to wives of prominent professional ratings with Mr. Bradstreet, are normal graduates from being parents are prevented from receiving as reimbursement for the years invested in educating their daughters. The married teachers have COEFFICIENCY is the MAIN OD indisputable presumption that they knowledge to the kiddies than the nothing of the lessons learned the hood. Well, Mr. Houston surely staggered" and we will guarantee worth before this momentous ques brakemen's duties, and if those brothers are not eligible for a piece of this prospective wage pie, let them GET TOGETHER IN LOCK-STEP FORMATION so as to be eligible when the next one is cut—for there'll probably be some more wage pid in the near future. "FORTY CENTS MINUS 8 cents surely leaves 32 cents," said Uncle Rufus, who paid us a week-end visit from his fertile farm down in Spotsylvania county, Virginia. He added: "When I drive into town and buy five pounds of pork chops for mother and the children, I pay 32 cents more per pound than I was offered for my hogs on the hoof when I drove them in and placed them on sale." Thus the story of "Thirty-two Cents" becomes very interesting and, incidentally its LOGIC HITS us right BETWEEN THE EYES. Here is a Negro farmer, who' with the help of his loyal wife and sturdy youngsters, was able to rear to maturity 100 healthy fat pigs, representing, goodness knows, how many tender pork chops, to say nothing of sausage meat and "trotters." He paid high prices for his feed. The only thing he saved on was his labor, for that was his own. And now comes the tragedy: In the open market, this Negro farmer is offered 8 cents a pound for the live product of his toil and sacrifice. Later on, he, you and I will be forced to pay 40 cents or more a pound for the same pork. Thirty-two cents have been clipped off somewhere, when you tuck your pound of pork chops down in your market basket, and wend your way homeward. "Tis a shame! Sure! But what are you going to do about it? Can't you find a BETTER MARKET-PLACE than that of the 8 cent buyer of Anglo-Saxon ancestry? A lot has been said about cooperative buying. What about cooperative selling? This Negro farmer and thousands of others, are trying to get their heads out of the halter. If we consumers can help our farmers to organize, we can thus aid them to fight the economic wolf of enforced marketing. More work for Charles E. Hall, Gilchrist Stewart, the Negro Business League and others who would like to reduce the 40 cents and increase the 8 cents, thereby making a substantial change in the 32 cents, of which our merchants, bankers and business men should handle a deal more than they do. WHEN FRANK DANIELS was riding to theatrical glory in a vehicle known as "The Tattooed Man," no one dreamed that his satirical parodies entitled "In Washington" would ever become colorful imbibing the fractions thoughts of a troubled people, and causing urchins on Tea and You streets to interrupt their playful moments long enough to ask "How Come?" And why? Well, "In Washington" just now Attorney William L., Houston, of the School Board, without malice aforethought no doubt has launched a resolution upon the River of Doubt which is causing more concentrated thoughts in the minds of Washington school teachers than it has been their pleasure to indulge in since Dr. Chancellor was Superintendent of Schools. "Bill" Houston has literally rocked the boat of equanimity by proposing a resolution which would RELEGATE the MARRIED SCHOOL TEACHERS of Washington FROM CAESAR and QUADRATICS BACK TO the HOMELY TASKS of baking hot biscuits and keeping their husbands' linen white and clean. In other words, Mr. Houston would ELIMINATE the FE-MALE SCHOOL TEACHER who is MARRIED, and thus give the NORMAL SCHOOL GRADUATES a CHANCE to bid appointed. Houston's friends have SEEN THE POINT and are backing him in every way. They point to the fact that a number of wives of prominent professional men of Washington who have ratings with Mr. Bradstreet, are keeping a number of promising normal graduates from being appointed and that hence, their parents are prevented from receiving a portion of their incomes as reimbursement for the years of expense, toil and sacrifice invested in educating their daughters. The married teachers have countered with the cross suit that EFFICIENCY is the MAIN OBJECTIVE, and that it is an indisputable presumption that they are more efficient in imparting knowledge to the kiddies than their youthful rivals who know nothing of the lessons learned through experience and motherhood. Well, Mr. Houston surely started things a-going "In Wash ington" and we will guarantee that you'll have your money's worth before this momentous question is finally settled. er of Elks of the world, president of the National Negro Press Association and editor of the Washington Eagle stopped in the city during the week en route to Milwaukee, Wis., where he set up another Elk Lodge with 355 members and was assisted in the work by Hon. Oscar DePriest, grand traveling deputy of the world; Deputy Brooks; Mesdames Lou Ella Young and Ella G. Berry of Warden Temple No. 16. Mr. Wilson left immediately for Virginia and other points East in interest of the work. B. L. White of St. Paul Minn. spent a few days in the city during the week en route to his home from a three weeks stay in St. Louis. Mo. and Memphis, Tenn. with relatives and friends While here Mr. White visited North Star Lodge No. 57 U. B. F. of which order he is a member in St. Paul. --- Attention, Railroad Men! In Washington. and, if those brothers are not eligible for a prospective wage pie, let them GET TOGETHER. IN FORMATION so as to be eligible when they for there'll probably be some more wage pie. BETTS MINUS 8 cents surely leaves 32 cents, who paid us a week-end visit from his fertile Pennsylvania county, Virginia. When I drive into town and buy five pounds of either and the children, I pay 32 cents more per offered for my hogs on the hoof when I drove and them on sale." Of "Thirty-two Cents" becomes very interesting. BETTS LOGIC HITS us right BETWEEN THE Negro farmer, who' with the help of his loyal youngsters, was able to rear to maturity to representing, goodness knows, how many tender nothing of sausage meat and "trotters." He for his feed. The only thing he saved on was his own. And now comes the tragedy, that this Negro farmer is offered 8 cents a pound of his toil and sacrifice. Later on, he, you need to pay 40 cents or more a pound for the sausage have been clipped off somewhere, when you of pork chops down in your market basket, and homeward. Sure! But what are you going to do about a BETTER MARKET-PLACE than that of Anglo-Saxon ancestry? A lot has been active buying. What about cooperative selling, farmer and thousands of others, after being bulldogs, are trying to get their heads out of the consumers can help our farmers to organize, we to fight the economic wolf of enforced markets for Charles E. Hall, Gilchrist Stewart, the league and others who would like to reduce the lease the 8 cents, thereby making a substantial cents, of which our merchants, bankers and would handle a deal more than they do. BK DANIELS was riding to theatrical glory as "The Tattooed Man," no one dreamed parodies entitled "In Washington" would ever embibing the fractions thoughts of a trouble ingurchins on Tea and You streets to interruptents long enough to ask "How Come?" Well, "In Washington" just now Attorney Will of the School Board, without malice afloat has launched a resolution upon the River of using more concentrated thoughts in the mind of school teachers than it has been their pleasure. Dr. Chancellor was Superintendent of School as literally rocked the boat of equanimity in which would RELEGATE the MARRIED CHERS of Washington FROM CAESAR and BACK TO the HOMELY TASKS of baking keeping their husbands' linen white and clean Mr. Houston would ELIMINATE the FEET TEACHER who is MARRIED, and thus the SCHOOL GRADUATES a CHANCE that kids have SEEN THE POINT and are backing they point to the fact that a number of professional men of Washington who have Bradstreet, are keeping a number of promising from being appointed and that hence, they rented from receiving a portion of their income for the years of expense, toil and sacrificing their daughters. Teachers have countered with the cross suit that the MAIN OBJECTIVE, and that it is an emption that they are more efficient in imparting kiddies than their youthful rivals who know lessons learned through experience and mother. Boston surely started things a-going "In Was will guarantee that you'll have your money momentous question is finally settled. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- cents surely leaves 32 cents," week-end visit from his fertile city, Virginia. At town and buy five pounds of children, I pay 32 cents more per dog on the hoof when I drove. "Cents" becomes very interesting us right BETWEEN THE who' with the help of his loyal able to rear to maturity 100 kindness knows, how many tenderbage meat and "trotters." He the only thing he saved on was And now comes the tragedy: farmer is offered 8 cents a pound and sacrifice. Later on, he, you cents or more a pound for the hoped off somewhere, when you own in your market basket, and what are you going to do about MARKET-PLACE than that Anton ancestry? A lot has been What about cooperative selling? kinds of others, after being buffer to get their heads out of the top our farmers to organize, we comic wolf of enforced market. Hall, Gilchrist Stewart, the who would like to reduce the thereby making a substantial our merchants, bankers and more than they do. was riding to theatrical glory tooed Man," no one dreamed "In Washington" would ever infectious thoughts of a troubled a and You streets to interrupt high to ask "How Come?"ington" just now Attorney Wil- Board, without malice afore-resolution upon the River of centrated thoughts in the minds than it has been their pleasure was Superintendent of Schools. led the boat of equanimity by RELEGATE the MARRIED Washington FROM CAESAR and HOMELY TASKS of baking abands' linen white and clean, would ELIMINATE the FE- who is MARRIED, and thus GRADUATES a CHANCE to THE POINT and are backing to the fact that a number of men of Washington who have keeping a number of promising pointed and that hence, their ing a portion of their incomes of expense, toil and sacrifice ers. intered with the cross suit that OBJECTIVE, and that it is an are more efficient in imparting their youthful rivals who know through experience and mother- tited things a-going "In Wash that you'll have your money's action is finally settled. 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JOHN MITCHELL, JR. . . . EDITOR All communications intended for publication, should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. e m One Year $ 2.00 Six Months 1.10 Three Months .60 Foreign Subscriptions 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Zill Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1923. You cannot pray successfully and walk crooked at the same time. Troubles usually come in groups very, much like the small pox pimples Some people do not know how to bejust to their fellow-men or women either. When all of our troubles are over there will be songs of thanksgiving over thore. Envious colored folks are as much an abomination to a community as are envious white ones. We certainly appreciate the remittances of those subscribers, who are holding our appeal. True friendship is to be desired above all things, but we do not find much of this kind about now-a-days. Some people spend all that they make and increases in allowances tend only to whet their taste for more spend ing money. White people are not our worst enemies. When we want to find the latter class, let us turn our outward eyes inward. We shall frame the names of those of our friends, who have helped us in this great life's battle. The names will be kept as a heir-loom. Mayor George Ainslie may not under go previous training for those public occasions, but he could not perform his duties better, even if he did so. The fight on the Ku Klux Klan is increasing in direct intensity. The and Catholic element is largely dominating the organization and an effort is now being made to nullify the influence of the Holy See at Washington by the powerful influence of the hooded figure, which spread terror and conservation among the Negroes during other days. Unless something is done, bloody reprisals will result and no one's life will be safe. The South is all right, but it depends on which side of the street you are walking and which one of the domestic elements in your neighborhood you are supporting. If you are proceeding along an independent highway, you will find rough sliding. Hon. John Stewart Bryan of the Richmond, Va., NewsLeader gave the distinguished ex-Prime Minister of Great Britain a taste of genuine Virginia hospitality in his magnificent suburban home, Laburnum. While the colored folks can do but little they rejoice to see the distinguished foreigners enjoy themselves with the better class of white folks down here. The Sabbath Glee Club under the leadership of Leader Joseph Matthews sang for Hon. William Lloyd George at Laburnum. SECRETARY OF STATE HUGHES DIPLOMACY. Secretary William H. Hughes has scored two notable successes in having his plan approved for the convening of an inter-allied commission to pass upon the ability of the German Government to meet its obligations within the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. The French Government laid down certain reservations before accepting the same. This does not materially affect the situation for the reason that any recommendations this commission may make will be only of an advisory nature. Even should it recommend that the total amount of reparations be reduced it could not affect the situation materially. The proposition to extend the limits in which run crafts may be boarded and searched is also an interesting outcome of months of negotiations. In return for this, the British liner shall have the privilege of bringing sealed cargoes into our ports and to unseal them on the out-going voyage when the three mile limit is reached. This raises an interesting question as to whether the "Roland will be worth our Oliver." We do not see why any vessel should not have the right to board a British liner outside of the three mile limit and purchase liquor on the high seas in any quantity and at any price. The search cannot be extended though for any other purpose and the result will be that the money now flowing into the Bahamas, better known as British West Indies will be directed across the seas. In the meantime, our maritime shipping will necessarily surfer for the public will patronize the liquor ladened ships. GOVERNOR PINCHOT AND THE LIQUOR QUESTION. Gov. Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania seems to be a born fighter if we are to judge by his recent attitude upon public questions. He does not seem to exercise that rare political judgment, which should be the part of a diplomat and a statesman. He does not appear to be conscious of the fact that in voicing his criticism of the present administration under President Calvin Coolidge upon the whiskey and beer question, he was furnishing political capital to the very class of Democrats that will oppose him and his party should be a candidate for office on the Republican ticket. The machine Republicans are now lined up against him and he cannot expect to control any considerable number of the delegates to the next National Republican Convention. The prohibition question will be a live issue for some time to come. It cannot be side-tracked or eliminated as long as the money is available to continue existing conditions. Commercial interests claim to have noted a great improvement in trade since the money expended in beer and whiskey, has been diverted to legitimate channels of trade. In the meantime the "boot-leggers" are satisfied with existing conditions under the prohibition regime. True the business is risky, but it is profitable and it does not carry with it the death penalty. There is a steadily increasing element who believe in enforcing all laws. When this is strongly supported this spasm of virtue along specific lines will cease and all of us shall be able to live "under his own vine and fig-trees with none to molest us, or make us afraid." THE CHAMPION. Champion Jack Dempsey seems to have "gone w-a-y back and sat down" since the signal fistie encounter took place between Homer Smith (white) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Harry Wilis of New York. It looks to us that he will no longer be able to stage championship contests with "white record raters." It may be that Champion Dempsey is able to whip Harry Wilis and the best way to prove it is to accept the challenge, that his white friends have "hung up" for boxing out. There are colored folks around about here, who are ready to put the gate-fee in their pockets and if they can not secure transportation to New York will walk to New York to see a sportmanlike contest between the greatest fighting white men in the world and one of the best fighting machines the black race has ever produced. Harry Wills conducts himself as a gentleman and his language is of a kind and character that command respect. He has not permitted himself to be interviewed. He has not said anything offensive. All that is said comes from his white manager. This gentleman has been able to make Champion of the World Jack Dempsy "howling mad" and as for Harry Wills he was smiling THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A The class for the explanation of the Sunday School Lesson was well attended last Saturday and we were glad to welcome new friends. At the Y. M. C. A. Building last Sunday the Men's Bible Class of the Trinity Baptist Church conducted a gospel meeting for min and the hour was well spent to the honor of God. Tht teacher, Brother Horner, led the men and all freely acted. Rev. K. D Turner, pastor of the church, showed much interest and gave much encouragement. The songs were right from the soul. Such efforts will help Richmond to know that God is still alive. The Y. M. C. A. has everything for which to be hopeful knowing through the power of God it has lived 34 years for real service to the community and the world. Now for the opening of the 24th THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Anniversary Exercise 8 P. M. at the New Baptist Church, West Clay near First Street. Rev, Joseph Arrington pastor of First Baptist Church, Manikin. Va. will preach. Subject: "A Stand for Christ." The Choir of the church will take an active part in the services. Be a committee and ask a woman or man to come. On time. White Woman Lawyer Loses First Murder Case (Preston News Service) (Treston News Service.) Hackensack, N. J. Oct. 31.—A motion to set aside the verdict of murder in the second degree in the case of Ezai Robertson, convicted last Monday in the Bergen county court here, was made Thursday by his counsel Miss Anna B. Hogan, (white) and was denied by Supreme Court Justice Parker who sentenced Robertson to from five to ten years in the state prison at Trenton. Robertson was charged with killing John Barnes on July 7, last, and the motion for setting aside the verdict was made on the grounds that the evidence presented did not warrant the verdict and that the jury was im properly drawn. It is said that Miss Hogan has been practicing law about two years and that this was her first murder case. Gun Toter Fined $50; Another Held for Court (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 1—As an evidence that public officials in Western Pennsylvania are determined to break up the prevalent menace of gun-toting among Negroes recently here from the South was manifested last Thursday when Douglass Short, 23, of Norfolk, Vac was found $50 and Harvey Clark aged 23 of Mobile, Ala. was held for court, charged with carrying concealed weapons. Clark is alleged to have threatened to shoot William Burkes and his wife. When arrested at work in the Jones and Laughlin mills he is said to have been carrying a revolver. Arrest Treasury Clerk, 4 Years After Theft of $41,000 in Bonds (Preston News Service) (Wreston News Service.) Washington. D. C. Oct. 31.—It is believed that the mystery surrounding the disappearance of $41,000 in Liberty Bonds from the treasury department in 1919 has been solved in the arrest of Enoz B. Smith, vault clerk at the treasury department, by detectives following an investigation lasting more than four years. It is said that Smith, when taken before United States Commissioner McDonald pleaded not guilty, and was held under $5,000 bond for hearing on November 5. All of the bonds were stolen at one time and after a carefully prepared plan, according to the detectives. Smith has placed his case in the hands of Attorney William L. Houston with whom he conferred last Tuesday, before entering his plea. Attorney Houston has gained wide reputation in Washington for his aggressive action as a member of the Public School Board 112,000 Acres Opened for Men of World War (Preston News Service) Washington, D. C., Nov. 1—According to an announcement made public last Tuesday by the Department of the Interior; more than 112,000 acres on public lands in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah have been opened to former service men of the world war. Dates for filling will be made public later at the local land offices it was announced. The lands include 700 acres in San Diego county, California near the town of Campe; 13,700 acres in Mineral county Nevada, near Hawthorne; 19,700 acres in Chauro county New Mexico, near Pinon and 78,000 acres in Garfield Utah near Hanksville. Mobile Will Fight Klan (Preston News Service.) Mobile, Ala. Oct. 31.-Mobile City Commission takes a strong stand against the Ku Klux Klan and brands it as "undesirable and dangerous" in a resolution passed last Tuesday morning serving notice that it is strongly opposed to any organization of the nature of the klan, stating "this board does not propose to permit the Ku Klux Klan to take unto itself any on the government functions of the City of Mobile." The commission drafted an amendment to the ordinance on masking in the city and made the new ordinance read that it shall be unlawful for any masked persons to appear in the streets or other public place; the ordinance excepting the Carnival societies and the masking during the Mardi Gras festivities. PRINTER WANTED A good printer to serve as foreman can obtain a job by applying to Editor M. T. Whittice Box 447 Keystone, W. Va. C. P. HAYES Successor to A. HAYES SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 722 N. SECOND STREET RESIDENCE, 735 N. SECOND ST FIRST CLASS AUTOMOBILES AND HAYES CASKETS OR MORE WE TRAIN THE HEART AND HAND. 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. We educate for the home or the profession of teaching mechanics, etc. A school where boys are made self-reliant and girls are taught home-making Music and Elocution extra. The Orphan Department open the year round. Terms very reasonable. Address: THE INDUSTRIAL UNION TRAINING SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE, BEV. JAS M. HENDERSON, M.M., Principal, Box 704, Southern Pines, N.C. CAUTION=! Don't take the wrong package When you ask for Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations -- be sure you get them. Don't let the clerk hand you the wrong package. Hundreds of people have been deceived -- just because they failed to say Dr. FRED Palmer's. The original Dr. FRED Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations have proven their merit and when you buy them, you know you are getting the best. Insist on Dr. FRED Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations -- AND TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE Get Dr. FRED Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations from your druggist RETAILERS MAY OBTAIN MER'S SKIN WHITENER PREPARATIONS FROM ANY JOBBER PALMER'S LABORATORIES DR FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER PREPARATIONS FROM ANY JOBBER ATLANTA, GA. A Claus KIDDIES Superinten-tive Lovers, the pro-exercises of id be much include this arranged You Santa manner as the Santa Claus represent-ative, to give an impression of cor-ral welcome to the little folks when they enter on the chorus by freely nodding his head. This number is so pleasing to those who have heard it, until I have had an extra edition of five thousand copies printed to meet the demands for same. Therefore, if you will kindly order at once, and if they are not enough, I will have more printed To the unconcerned: To the unconcerned: When you have finished reading this paper, will you kindly clip out this ARTICLE and give it to a Sunday School attendant. Price TEN CENTS per copy, or One Dollar per dozen. No stamps will be accepted. Copyrighted and Published by DANIEL GREEN, 637 Griffin Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. VIRGINIA:—In Instings Court Part II City of Richmond, October 22nd 1923. John E. Coy and Ollie M. his wife.... Plaintiffs. vs. William H. Coy and Edmonia Coy his wife Rosa B. Jeter and Robert A. Jeter, her husband, and Cora L. Coy.... Defendants. The object of this suit is to partition the real-estate situated in the City of Richmond of which the parties to this suit stand seised in one of the modes prescribed by law. And amdifvit having been made and filed that Rosa B. Jeter and Robert. A. Jeter are not resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that they do appear here within ten days after the due publication of this order once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a newspaper published ed in the City of Richmond and do what may be necessary to their interest in this suit. A Copy-Teste: W. E. DU VAL. 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I am therefore, introducing, herein the poem void of the music and which I think, is beautiful and very befitting for that particular purpose. VERSE I When days with you are dreary, And some one makes you merry, Then cheery words freely follow from you. I thank you Santa Claus. I thank you for your kindness You displayed to me. VERSE 2. The sky was a mewhat cloudy, Until you came to see me. But now the clouds all are ban- ished away. I'm sure happy to-day. This number is highly esteemed by the little folks in Jacksonville, and they express much delight in having it on the program. Therefore if you will favor this song, kindly order not less than one dozen copies, as so as to accommodate some of those who may desire one personally. In regard to the music, I make no mistake when I tell you it's a suitable melody and very pleasing to hear. As each Christmas Santa Claus renews his kindnesses, it is intended that this number be used annually. 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Sekolsa and Educational Groups. --- THE PLANET GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES. EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If your Hair is Dry and Wiry try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. If you are bothered with Falling Hair Dandruff. Itching Scalp, or Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the hair, stimulates the skin, helping nature to do its work. Leaves the hair soft ROANOKE ITEMS. ROANOKE, VA. October 31.—Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D. D. prescheduled Sunday A. M. at Mt. Zion A. M. E. on "The Presumption of Human Certainty." The learned divine confined his discussion largely on the sin of presumption. At the conclusion of the sermon, Mr. Wheeler, a proselyte to the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ was introduced, and given an opportunity to tell of the miraculous change in his life. At night Rev. Hatcher delivered another very instructive sermon from Genesis 32:9. It was learned through the intelligence of Mr. Robert Faulkner, who visited Halifax County and N. C. that Mr. Joshua Carrington died two weeks ago, Friday, October 19. He was the son of Father Joseph Carrington, of sainted memory. Miss Lucy Baker of Jordan's Alley is much indisposed at her home since some time last week. She is improving. Mrs. Spinner, of Jordan's Alley has been sick for the past week. She is slightly better at this writing. Just a word about The Planet and the Pill, Salvasena for all yourills. The Chicago Defender, the Pittsburgh Courrier and last but not least, The Crisis and St. Luke Herald. If you wish a copy, call on me hereafter. Tell your friends, as you have done before, of the grand results from these wonderful remedies and the help they have been to you as well as myself. Boost a good work, I know you will in my town, Roanoke, the Magic City of Western Virginia. M. Stanfield 153 Wells Alley, N. W. A Halloween party was given at the High Street Baptist Church on Tuesday night, October 30. Mr. and Mrs. stepteo of Hart Avenue lost their little child last Thursday, October 25. Rev. James S. Hatcher left the city Monday, October 29, for Bluefield, W. Va., Columbus and Xenia, O. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher, who underwent a treatment at Burrell Memorial Hospital, returned home Monday much improved and feeling fine. Mr. Henry Hall, of Ninth Avenue, is now at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Viney Morton. 316 Lynchburg Avenue convalescing from a stroke. N. W. Bartere. 226 Fifth Avenue, N. W. convalescing to her bed for several weeks. She is improving under the efficient care of Dr. L. C. Downing Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, the Matron and Field Agent for the St. Lukes, was a source of inspiration to the Rev. Floyd Patterson and his congregation Sunday afternoon when Mrs. Dickerson with a group of juvenile boys and girls delivered one of the grandest programs at the Pilgrim Baptist Church on Kimball Avenue. There were solos, orations duets and speeches by the little juveniles who did great credit to the occasion. The collection for the church was $9.15. Rev. Henry preached a very unique but interesting sermon from the sub- A Deck of Cards and Its Meaning. He mentioned the 52 weeks in the year, the 365 spots the 12 face cards, the 36 the 3 spot, all of which was a full representation of God and the heavenly array of thins. He mentioned the danger awaiting those who gambled. The sermon was a source of information to many who listened to this divin- The Culture Club of Mt. Zion Baptist Church presented Mr. and Mrs. Edward Henderson, of Third Avenue, N. W. with groceries and a purse. The family was agreeably surprised Saturday evening, October 27. Mrs. Pearl E. Coleman, Mrs. Vallie Green, Mrs. Fannie Orr, Mrs. Hannah Daniels composed the committee. Mrs. Eliza Craytor, of Wells Alley, who was taken to Burrell Memorial Hospital last Thursday evening is reported critically 11. They have been unable to perform the operation up to this writing because of her extreme illness. Mrs. Waverly Brandon and little daughter are home again after one month's absence from the city visit sister relatives and friends in Philadelphia and New York. They seem helped by their splendid vacation. There was a Hallowe'en entertainment at the Hill Street Baptist Church Tuesday, October 30. There is a grand revival in pro gress at the First Baptist Church, which means much to Roanoke. Many are giving themselves over to the indexes of the word and are being saved. Mr. and Mrs. Mason, of Montreal, Canada worshipped at Mt. Zion A M. E. Church last Sabbath, October 28. WYTHEVILLE NEWS Rev. Joseph Gwynn. B. D., the presiding elder of Huntington district of the A. M. E. church, who has been conducting a revival here is one of the most profound gospel ministers of our time. He has demonstrated that the church needs to be purified and consecrated to the cause of Jesus Christ. Rev. Gwynn preached five times Sunday and the throngs who heard him have declared that they are not only being helped, but they are able to see themselves as they are. We are thoroughly convinced that the need of the hour is not doctrine, but the gospel of Jesus Christ. We all believe that Dr. Gwynn's stay here will be exceedingly helpful in many ways and we are striving to get back to the land mark righteousness. Come again Dr. Gwynn. Rev. L. B. Alston was at his best all day Sunday at the Baptist church. Rev. W. W. Ward served his people Sunday at Franklin St. M. E. church in his usual profound and eloquent style. Rev. T. W. Hebron was in Rural Re- treat Sunday and Sunday afternoon and night. Rev. J. R. Askew filled the pulpit, Rev. Askew is pastor of Clina Branch and New Hope church of the A. M. E. church. We were much pleased to listen to Rev. Askew who by his eloquence swayed his audience Come again Brother Askew. Rev. A. J. Kirk of the M. E. church who is conducting a revival was present Sunday night at the Baptist church and prevailed on Rev. J. R. Askew and Rev. T. W. Hebron, pastor of the Baptist church to remain during the week to assist him in this lair for the Master. Rev. T. W. Hebron visited the public school taught by Mrs. Lizzie Richardson and made a short address. Mrs. Dela Crockett of Bluefield, W. Va., is visiting her sister' Mrs. Lizzie Johnson. Mr. J. W. Wilson of Pulaski, Va spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs James A. Chapman. Mr. Nathaniel Spurielock of Washing ton, D. C. is the guest of his aunt Mrs. Emma Wrencher. Mrs. Harriet Buford and family have moved into their new home on East Spring street. Mr. and Mrs. Hughy Miller and son Donald of Bristol, Va. motored to Wytheville, Sunday and were the guest of the latters' mother, Mrs. Emma Wrencher. Miss Sallie Hampton has been visiting her mother at China Branch, Mrs. Cenice Hampton. The firm of Mr. Edgar Goins and Mrs. Droora Grubb, invites you to their store, where all kinds of merchant disc can be obtained at reasonable prices. Try them. Mrs. Cintha Brodie of Gary, W. Va is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. W. W. Harper on Franklin street. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Trigg t of Pulaski were in town Friday to attend the fural of the latters' sister. Mrs. Ida Salter. Mrs. Ethyl Hill received a message that her sister, Mrs. Leon Holliday of Columbus Ohio was taken suddenly ill and was removed to the hospital for an operation. Mrs. Ida Salter, who has been lining ing long lost last Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock. She was buried Friday evening in Oakwood cemetery. Rev G. Oliver Wing officiated. She leaves one sister, a number of nephews and nieces to mourn their loss. In her health she was a faithful member of Bethel A. M. E. church of Cincinnati Ohio. Let us have your subscription t other Planet. Mr. Chas. Brown, of Bristol Va. motored to Wytheville Tuesday to see his sister, Mrs. Ella Brown who continues quite ill Mrs. Beatrice Johnson was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Leonard Sessoms. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1232 Orleans Street, Baltimore, Maryland FULTON NOTES Last Sunday was the beginning of the 45th anniversary of the Mt. Calvary Baptist church and the 4th of the pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th. The services for the day were very impressive. 3:30 P. M. the Household of Ruth held their 27th anniversary at the church; sermon by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Mistress of Ceremonies Mrs. Mary B. Steward. Tomorrow morning at 9:30 A. M. we are looking for 'You' to be present in the Sunday School. Freedom is not a license, but an opportunity to do good. 11:30 A. M. and 3:30 P. M. we are expecting to have a great time in worshipping and praising the Lord. 8:30 P. M. a sacred concert will be given in connection with the same; there will be a special sermon preached by Dr. L. C. Garland the pastor of Union Baptist church, South Richmond. Dont miss this rare treat, that is in store for you. Dr. Garland is an exceptional good preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Last week was the installation services of Rev. C. A. Cobbs B. Th. at the 2nd Bethel Baptist church, Henrico Co. Va. All of the sermons and addresses delivered were very inspiring. This Church has only 65 members, but they are doing a greater work spiritually and financially than any church in the rural district for its size. They laid on the table for the weeks anniversary sary a little over $100.00 Regular services are held the first and third Sundays beginning at 2 P. M. Last Sunday Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached in the morning at Brook Road Baptist Church. Services at the Union Level Baptist last Sunday morning and night were conducted by Rev. Collins. At 3:30 P. M. the Fulton Benefactor Auxiliary held their first anniversary at the church. A unique program was rendered. Sermon by Rev. O. J. Simms, B. Th. pastor of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist church. This body of women are powerful assets to the men's body. Mrs. Ruth Fields was Mistress of ceremonies. The Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union will convene at the Trinity Baptist Church tomorrow at 3:30 P. M. An excellent program has been arranged for the occasion. RISING MT. ZION NOTES Reports from the rally aggregating a sum of over seven hundred dollars were received on last Sunday. The final reports are expected next Sunday THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Yes, the owners of the Mechanics Savings Bank, representing approximately three hundred individuals, the depositors, representing about three thousand, not including the holders of Christmas Savings Club Cards, the white and colored people of this city, who are vitally interested in retaining the confidence of the colored people of this community and the good opinion of the white and colored people of the United States, are waiting. They all want to know the approximate amount of the assets to re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank. The amount is stated in the following extract from the decree signed by the able Judge of the Richmond Chancery Court- But how much more is needed? The Receivers assert that they cannot determine this amount until all the pass-books of the depositors have been turned in and balanced. To meet this condition the depositors, in meeting assembled, by unanimous vote, decided to share in any liability in excess of the amount already ascertained. This relieves the situation and enables the Receivers to strike a balance and submit the same to the Court with such a recommendation as may, in their judgment be fair to the people whom they represent. This then will necessarily end the delay as the Receivers have been unofficially reported to be in favor of re-opening the Bank and willing to do all in their power to help the colored people of this community. The issue is plain. Personal feeling and animosities should not figure in this matter. Let us re-open the Mechanics Savings Bank in order that those depositors who are urgently in need of some of their money may be able to get it and those who wish to deposit their savings may be permitted so to do. The depositors stand pledged not to make any run on the Bank Other issues and conditions can be met as they are presented The primary purpose at this time is to do business again. Let us ascertain the approximate amount of liability, put up the assets necessary and with the aid and support of the good white people and the self-sacrificing colored ones, backed by an abiding faith in the Almighty God. let us re-open the Bank. and we are looking forward to one thousand dollars as the realization of the fall rally. The prayer services are still full of interest thru the leadership of several faithful brethren and sisters of the church. The Eagle Rocks Beneficial club held its anniversary services at the above mentioned church Sunday, November 28th. Rev. J. A. Bowler preached the anniversary sermon. All the sick that have been reported for the past three weeks are improving. Mrs. Hattie Brooks of 805 Denny street is in town for the winter. so plain to those who desire to know Christ, if they hear him, they will accept and be saved. Rev. J. H. Crow of North Carolina who was visiting his daughter, was an ardent worker in this meeting, rendering service each night. Drs. Hobbs, Adams, and Rev. Crow, in this meeting were an effective spiritual trio distinguished, the extender of invitation, the preacher and the singer. This spiritual battery was too powerful for the forces of Satan. solicitations will be made on Sunday. Think—Talk—on the Y. Some of the subjects you will hear discussed: What is the Y. W. C. A.? Why a Y. W. C. A.? What does it mean to the young girl in business? What does it mean to the school girl the young women, who desire to develop themselves along all lines; women who consider their gifts as stewardship to share with others. The work has tripled its activities in the last two years. Since January 1923 actual facts direct from 1923 activities. Membership:—252 active members, 315 girl reserves; 65 girls in business and profession; 85 girls in industry. THE WIDOW'S MITE. Boston, Mass. October 30 1923 John Mitchell, Jr. 311 N. Fourth Street. Richmond, Va. Dear Sir:—This dollar I am sending for your fund. Accept my "widow's mite," and wish it was larger. If good wishes and prayers could augment this "mite" you would be able to own two or three banks in Richmond. A group of our people cannot be hurt in one city and the rest of us not feel it in another. I came from down your way and believe me to be sincere when I say I wish you and all your friends, with the help of God, to come through victors. Prayer is all. MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND. M. L. S. 1.0 W. L. H. 1.0 Friend 1.0 Friend 1.0 Mrs. Estelle Thornton, Atlee, Va. 1.0 ROANOKE VA. Rev. P. G. Gravely 5.0 Sir Jas. H. Cresen 2.0 Sir Chas. Abbott 2.0 Sir Mc Hill 2.0 Sir Willie H. Hopkins 0.0 Sir G. S. Edmondson 0.0 Sir Zockeriah Williams 0.0 Sir Robt. Faulkner 0.0 Sir Wm. Powell 0.0 Rev. Thomas H. White, Jersey 0.0 GREAT REVIVAL SERVICES. EIGHTY CONVERSIONS. The Jerusalem Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va., Rev. A. Hobbs, pastor closed one of the greatest revivals in the history of the church. This organization purchased some years ago, one of the most beautiful brick church edifices in the City, on the corner of Queen and Bush streets from a white congregation. Dr. Hobbs took pastoral charge of this people nine years ago; found a small membership, with an indebtedness of $27000. The membership has increased to 600 and the debt reduced to less than $6000. Dr. Hobbs is accomplishing a great work in this field. He was fortunate in securing the services of Dr. R. G. Adams of Portsmouth, Va. to do the preaching. Dr. Adams seemed to have bee not home in the pulpit, and for three weeks preached the gospel of Christ with desired effect. Dr. Hobbs bad Dr. Adams to assist in giving the hand of fellow-ship to seventy-five converts. Dr. Adams is fitted in every way to deliver the message and make the way of salvation 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.' so plain to those who desire to know Christ, if they hear him, they will accept and be saved. Rev. J. H. Crow of North Carolina who was visiting his daughter, was an ardent worker in this meeting, rendering service each night. Drs. Hobbs, Adams, and Rev. Crow in this meeting were an effective spiritual trio distinguished, the extender of invitation, the preacher and the singer. This spiritual battery was too powerful for the forces of Satan. Y. W. C. A. WILL HOLD BIG MEETING SUNDAY IN THE ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH $4.140.00. November 5-12?? Yes, Why Not? The Phyllis Wheatley Branch plans big enthusiastic meeting to celebrate Y. W. C. A. Day, Sunday November 4th 4:45 P. M. at the Armstrong High School Auditorium. The Phyllis Wheatley Branch invites the citizens of Richmond to observe with its members and friends. Y. W. C. A. Day. At 4:45 Miss Lucy Mason. General Secretary of the Richmond Y. W. C. A. will tell many striking and amazing things about your "Y" that you ought to know. In addition to Miss Mason, girls and young women representing the various departments and activities of this Branch will tell what it means to them. Mr. Walter T. White, Richmond m notted tenor. Mrs. Cora Hill of the Coronella Literary Society. Miss Phila McGillory. Armstrong High School Glee Club. Armstrong High School, directed by Prof. John Nixon. Miss Antoinette Bowler. Mrs. Mabel Winston Adviser Girl Reserves. Y. Choral Club and Girl Reserves. with Johnson's orchestra will furnish music. Miss Lillian Frazier will preside. No solicitations will be made on Sunday Trink—Talk—on the Y. Some of the subjects you will hear discussed: What is the Y. W. C. A.? Why a Y. W. C. A.? What does it mean to the young girl in business? What does it mean to the school girl the young women, who desire to develop themselves along all lines; women who consider their gifts as stewardship to share with others. The work has tripped its activities in the last two years. Since January 1923 actual facts direct from 1923 activities. rect from 1923 activities. Membership:—252 active members, 315 girl reserves; 65 girls in business and profession; 55 girls in industry. Housing:--43 permanent; 223 transitions. Employment:--52 girls applied for work; 42 girls placed; 274 calls for help. Religious Education:--40 Vesper 25 enrolled in Bible Class; 45 enrolled Cabinet Training; 60 Advisers Training; 9 attended National Y. W. C. A Girl Reserves Conference; 53 membership institute.. General Activities—Health Education: 25 enrolled Athletic Club; 36 tennis club; 70 enriched Gymnasium classes. Educational Classes—20 dressmaking, millinery and needlework; 16 Sociology. Is it worth while? DO YOU KNOW HER? I desire to know the whereabouts of my sister. Her name is Mary Alice Harrington. She is about 5 feet, nine inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. I last saw her in 1913 and I have not heard from her since. She is of a very dark complexion. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Bettie Lowe, or (or Lane) 130 Carlisle Avenue, Spartansburg, S. C. Get The Planet at your door every week for a year. Send $2 and the paper comes next week. 一 that the closing of the presence in its Company, Inc., are not secured to being further repre-able prospect of the of satisfying the ended Realty Company. and bank, it is fur-ized and instructed possible date, together of saiditted to them by the view of satisfying voting a prompt dis- of the assets of said to its proper art that they cannot determine the been turned in and balanced. To my animosive vote, decided to share in all is relieves the situation and enables Court with such a recommendation to present. ers have been unofficially reported their power to help the colored people and animosities should not figure in the order that those depositors who are and those who wish to deposit the ledged not to make any run on the Bank presented. The primary purpose at themate amount of liability, put up by white people and the self-sacrifice God, let us re-open the Bank. determine this anced. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as fally reported to the colored people not figure in this ors who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this ty, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- MITCHELL DEFENSE FUND. M. L. S. W. L. H. Friend Friend Mrs. Estelle Thornton, Atlee, Va. ROANOKE VA. Rev. P. G. Gravely Sir Jas. H. Cresen Sir Chas. Abbott Sir Mc Hill Sir Willie H. Hopkins Sir G. S. Edmondson Sir Zackariah Williams Sir Robt. Faulkner Sir Wm. Powell Rev. Thomas H. White, Jersey City, N. J. Rev. S. C. Copeland, Marion, S. Mrs. Jane Harris W. R. Thomas L. H. Payne D. F. Walker Rev. C. E. Miller, E. Radford Radford Club 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. MR. WEST SPEAKS PLAINLY. Nandua, Va. October 27, 1923. Dear John:— I enclose check for my subscription $2.00; for your Defense Fund, $3.00 total $5.00. I trust you will finally win in this fight. I regard your integrity unimpeachable. I believe you devoted the best part of your life for the Mechanics Savings Bank. Believing the Court of Appeals will give you a square deal I am looking forward for your triumphant acquittal. Your friend, A. S. WEST. Rev. T. T. Tucker, Pastor Union; Baptist Church, Newark, N. J. Rev. D. L. Cosby, So. Orange, N. Defense Fund South Radford, Milton Turner James Stewart Early Haley Robert Blaney Samuel Stewart* F. L. Jones Frank Lawrence Charles Bell Clarence Gregory M. D. Alexander C. E. Charlton Anderson Penix J. T. Puryear, Rochester, Pa. A. S. West, Nandua Va. A Friend, Boston Mass. ```markdown ``` THE WIDOW'S MITE. Dear Sir: This dollar I am sending for your fund. Accept my "widow's mite," and wish it was larger. If good wishes and prayers could augment this "mite" you would be able to own this or three banks in Richmond. A group of our people cannot be hurt in one city and the rest of us not feel it in another. I came from down your way and believe me to be sincere when I say I wish you and all your friends, with the help of God, to come through victors. Prayer is all. A FRIEND. READING PLANET 25 YEARS. Newport News, Va. October 25, 1923 Hon. John Mitchell Jr. Editor, Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Mitchell: I am handing you herein check for two dollars in renewal of my subscription to the Richmond Planet. Your paper is a necessity with mo after reading it constantly for a quarter of a century. MR. WEST SPEAKS, PLAINLY. Nandun, Va. October 27, 1923. Dear John:— I enclose check for my subscription $2.00; for your Defense Fund. $3.00 total $5.00. I trust you will finally win in this fight. I regard your integrity unimpeachable. I believe you devoted the best part of your life for the Mechanics Savings Bank. Believing the Court of Appeals will give you a square deal I am looking forward for your triumphant acquittal. FIVE ```markdown ``` --- AGENTS WANTED TO SELL The Richmond Planet PRESENT DAY CONDITIONS DEMAND THAT YOU READ A RELIABLE RACE JOURNAL TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MEN AND AFFAIRS THE WORLD OVER. THE PLANET OFFERS JUST SUCH A SERVICE TO YOU. ITS PAGES CONTAINING LIVE NEWS GATHERED BY THE PRESTON AND CRUSADER SERVICES, WEEKLY PICTORIAL, SANE EDITORIALS AND OTHER FEATURES, WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. --- FERGUSON, FIGHT EXPERT, SAYS HARRY WILLS PROVES TO BE AS GOOD AS EVER Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. SIX Black Panther Shows His Claws Are Just as Sharp as Before Lay-Off. DEMPSEY'S ONE REAL RIVAL. (G. B. Underwood in Times-Dispatch) After almost 2 year in the stable, Harry Wills, Jack Dempsey's only real rival, returned to the ring and knocked out Homer Smith, of Kalamazoo Mich. in a round and a half. What did the bout really show regarding Wills and the heavyweight championship situation? It showed very much and very little. Wills, lean as a greyhound, not carrying an ounce of superfluous flesh, great shouldered, powerfully muscled across back and on arms, slender waisted trim limbed, proved that he physically was about as good as ever. The judgment of distance and timing of punches be showed after his long sojourn in the stable was even more surprising than his splendid physical condition. Wills is a clean, temperate, steady-going fellow of exceptionally good habits but it took something more than temperate living and good habits to bring him into the ring in the super physical condition he was in for the Smith bout. Only regular exercise daily during his lay-off and a stiff training period prior to the Smith bout could have permitted Wills to clamber into the ring at so splendid a physical edge. There was no doubt about Wills being physically "right." He was fit as the proverbial fiddle. If Dempsey himself had been in the opposite corner Wills would have been ready for him. It was unfortunate that the bout was not closely enough contested, long enough or of the type which could offer a fitting test of Wills' wind, stamina and courage. It was too one-sided and abbreviated to test Harry's heart for endurance. Except showing that Wills was physically unimpaired by his long stay in the stable the bout furnished nothing which was not previously known and thoroughly understood by all discerning experts, and hitherto chroniced by all unbiased and fair-minded critics with no irons in the fire. Every discerning boxing fan expect ed Wills, if Wills still was Wills to show away Smath in tig time. Only the guillible and uninitiated believed that Smith might go the distance with Wills, just as Smith did last August with Luis Firpo. Smith lasted ten rounds with Firpo. The Argentine giant knocked Home, down sixteen times, but could not put him away Smith, despite the fact he made a running figbat, several times staggered and slowed down the Argentin.cn. Homer was able to do this because Firpo was a crude, unseasoned slugger, with only one hand, and that hand his right, while tremendously powerful was neither cunning nor accurate. Smith lasted less than two rounds against Wills. Homer did not land a single clean punch on Harry. The Michigan heavyweight was nothing more than a punching bag. That Smith should be tame prey for the Black Panther of New Orleans is natural. Wills is no Firpo. Wills is a tremendously powerful seasoned, experienced veteran, who can punch fast and accurately with both hands, is a ring general with every trick of the trade at his glove tips. He not only knew enough and was clever enough to defend himself against Smith's attack but was so fast accurate and annihilating a two-handed puncher that he could keep Smith solely on the defensive and prevent Homer from launching any attack. As was declared before the Willis-Smith bout, the only question was whether Willis was Willis and that if Willis was Willis, Harry would knock Homer from under his chapeau in jig time. The Willis-Smith bout incidentally offered a basis of comparison between Willis and Dempsey, for Smith also was a victim of Dempsey. BOTH FOUGHT SMITH. Five years ago Dempsey knocked out Smith in one round. It took Wills half a round longer to turn the trick. But Dempsey was just as good a man five years ago as he is today, while Smith undoubtedly has improved since then. Five years ago Dempsey was fighting regularly and the free (Concluded on Page 8.) THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Howard Too Much for Morehouse,10-0 Washington. D. C.—Howard eleven mowed down Morehouse "huakies, the famous southern team of Atlanta, in spectacular gridiron contest played at the American League Park Friday afternoon, October 26th, to the tune of 10 to 0. The Morehouse "Tigers," pride of Atlanta and the far South, traveled up to Washington with blood in their eyes, and left with tears in their eyes. The score was secured by a dropkick by Doneghy Captain and Left-Half-Back on the Howard team, and a touchdown with extra point by drop-kick. The victory over Morehouse gives Howard another win for the season. Howard having thus far kept her goal uncrossed in the four games played. During the first period the two eleven ens tested each other out kicking back and forth out of danger territory most of the time. Donehy, Howard's left-half-back and Captain, kicked off to Morehouse's 12-yard line. Kelley Morehouse right-half-back and Captain received the punt, but was dropped in his tracks. The 'Tigers' failed to gain and had to kick. Blackman Howard's plucky Little Quarter-back bringing the ball far up the field to the opponent's 20-yard line before being dropped. A forward pass on fourth down failed to connect and the ball went back to Morehouse. A penalty to Howard and a pretty 24-yard run by Jordan. Fullback for Morehouse brought the ball to Morehouse's 42-yard line; but that was as far as they could go, being forced to kick on fourth down. Donehy immediately kicked back out of danger. Kelley attempted two forward passes for Morehouse but both failed and again the pligskin was kicked back and forth. Toward the end of the period, with the ball in Howard's possession Morehouse was penalized 15-yards for tripping, and Donehy made two good off-tackle plays for gains of 8 and 4 yards each On the 50-yard line Howard was forced to kick. Hutt, the 'Tigers' Quarter-back received the punt on his own 19 yard line but in trying to escape the Howard end who tore down upon him he was forced back to his 3-yard line. The first quarter ended. Then, as the Morehouse center snap ped the ball, "Bulldog" Williams. Howard's brilliant Left-end and last year's Captain, torre through the "Tigers" line and forced Koley to kick prematurely. The ball sailed only about 10 yards. whistle blew. It was a hard, scrappy game through out. The Atlanta boys played hard, but the Washington boys played harder. Contee. Right-half-back, who was badly dazed in the final period and 'Speed' Johnson. Right-end, who was also injured in the last period, played a sterling game for Howard. Williams Priestly, and Smith also did good player on the red and white team. His forward passing, line plunging and general defensive work was all consistently good. Starr Hutt, who had his arm broken, and Jordan also deserve credit for their splendid fight. The Morehouse team had a mucca heavier line than Howard but the southern boys found themselves up against a group of well-trained players who easily doped out every play tried against them, and outgeneraled the newcomers in the critical periods of the game. The game was hard-fought throughout and despite the one-sided score the Howard boys had no easy task to overcome the aspiring southern ers. The marked development of the How ard eleven since the beginning of the reason was evidenced by the all-around clockwork defensive and offensive playing of every man. The Howard followers are at one in their faith that the 'Blue and White' eleven will measure up to whatever may be required of it next Friday when it meets the boys of Wilberforce University at the American League Park. HOWARD POSITION MOREHOUSE Williams ..... L. E. ..... Starr V. B. Smith ..... L. T. ..... Irving Kelley ..... L. G. ..... Turman Priestley ..... C. ..... Williams Anderson ..... R. G. ..... Cook Dokes ..... R. T. ..... Davis Johnson ..... R. E. ..... Gayles Blackman ..... Q. B. ..... Hutt Doneghy (C.) ..... L. H. ..... Tondee Contee ..... R. H. ..... Kelley (C.) Peyton ..... F. B. ..... Jordan Touchdown: Howard Donehy. Points after touchdown: Howard. 1 Donehy. Substitutions: Howard—Brown for Contee; Long for Johnson; Bailey for Kelley. Morehouse—Briggs for Davis; Lights for Hutt. Referee: Henderson: Umpire, Douglass; Head linesman Washington. Collegiate Institute Defeats Ky. Normal Institute, W. Va. Oct 31—Amid the lusty cheers of a thousand spectators and Peyton, the Bison's plunging Full back received the ball and brought it back to the opponent's 2-yard line. In a straight back through center Peyton carried the ball to within 2 inches of the goal line, and Doneghy carried the ball over for a touchdown and added another point by successfully drop-kicking from the 10-yard line. Soon after the ball had been kicked down from Doneghy made a beautiful ball bouncing on the cross-bar and going over for 3 more points to Howard's credit. In the latter part of the period, Hutt received a punt on his own 15 yard line and made a spectacular brok en field run of 20 yards. The Tigers then uncovered a nest triple lateral pass from Quarterback to Right-half back to Right end, but the end fumbled the ball and lost 14 yards. The play was not attempted again throughout the game. As the half was closing, Kelley attempted forward pass after forward pass, one out of five being successful, the other four being narrowly missed. In the second half both eleven came back fighting harder than ever. The 'Tigers' battling desperately, could gain little ground, line bucks, end runs and lat-ral passes all proving futile against Howard's firm line and fast backfield. At one time it looked like another score for Howard. The 'Tigers' kicker fumbled the ball passed to him and the ball went to Howard on Morehouse's 18-yard line. Doneghy gained 5 yards on a dash, through tackle and a neat lateral running pass from Blackman to Doneghy netted 5 yards more. But on the fourth down a forward pass failed to connect and ball went to Morehouse. Capt. Kelley crashed through center for gains of 5 and 3 yards but that was all that could be gotten and the ball had to be kicked. Near the end of the third per cap. Doneghy attempted another drop-kick from the 35-yard line but the ball fell short. At the start of the final period, Bulldog* Williams grabbed two forward passes in quick succession from the air for gains of 3 and 8 yards. The short gains were due to the fact that the ball was not caught in open territory. A skillfully executed lateral pass by Morehouse brought the stands to their feet as Starr, 'Tiger's Left-end raced around Howard's right end for 20 yards before being stopped. During the last few minutes, after three attempts, Capt. Kelley execute a long forward pass which netted Morehouse 25 yards and brought the ball to Howard's 15-yard line. It looked as though Morehouse would score, but in stead, they tumbled and Howard recovered the ball, keeping it in the Southerners territory till the final a total of 17 first downs to Clark's three. Tuskegee, Inst., Ala., Oct. 31.—The Tuskegee Tigers and the Crimson Hurricane of Atlanta University battles last Saturday on the Washington field to a 7-12 tie in one of the most thrilling and hard fought games ever witnessed here. The Atlanta hurricane was the first to make a touchdown and kicked goal. The score was made eight minutes after the game started. Six minutes after wards the Tuskegee Tigers received the ball and succeeded in pushing it over for a touchdown and kicked goal in the second quarter. The second half was scoreless for both teams, and was featured by an exchange of punts in which the Hurricane was undoubtedly outclassed. After the first quarter Atlanta was entirely on the defensive. Stevenson, Wooten, Bailey, Boss, and Kitchens were the outstanding stars for Tuskegee; while Long, Williams Colum and Yates starred for the 1922 champions for the South. State Normal of Montgomery Ala. and the Tigers locked on horns on the field at Montgomery. On November 3rd they will lock up with the Morehouse houser. THE JOURNAL TO KEEP IN JUST SUCH A SERVICE N AND CRUSADER SER- ILL KEEP YOU POSTED. --- Richmond, Va. the West Virginia Collegiate Institute football eleven defeated the dangerous warriors of Kentucky State Normal of Frankfort, Ky, at Lakin field last Saturday by a score of 65-0. While the Blue Grass warriors put up a stiff battle, at no time was the fate of the West Virginians in jeopardy. The local lads seemed to toy with the visitors in many of the plays. Even though the score represented the results of an easy mark, the fact was quite different. The West Virginia team was compelled on several occasions to extend itself to the fullest to overcome any threatening move on the part of the boys from old Kaintuck. The clock-like precision with which the Collegians executed every play made it a well-nigh impossibility for the opposing team to make much head way. The forward passes of the visitors were intercepted regularly and executed with ease by the Yellow-jackets. For Institute Hodges Jones and Gough carried the brunt of the defense work while Turner and the entire back field were the beacon lights on the offensive. England and Booker were the stars for the Frankford aggregation and played superb ball all the way through. Clark Loses to Tigers. (Preston News Service.) Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 31.—The Morehouse Tigers completely outplayed Clark University in all phases of the game last Saturday winning the contest 46-0. The Tigers' received the kick off and romped to a touchdown in four minutes of play. In the first quarter Jordan, fullback, carried the ball across twice and Williams intercepted a forward pass and ran 55 yards for a touchdown. The second team played the entire second quarter. Blocker carried the pigskin across for the third touchdown. Clark tried a number of shifts but was unable to advance the ball. Scott, Morehouse's fullback, made a sensational 55 yard broken field run and carried the ball over for a touchdown. In the third quarter the third team was sent in. They advanced the ball to the one-yard line but were unable to make a touchdown because of a 16 yard penalty. The varsity squad went in the fourth quarter and turned loose on Clark a multitude of forward pass lows broken field runs. Kelley ran 35 yards and Hams intercepted another forward pass and ran 30 yards for the last touchdown of the game. 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(Preston News Service) For Other Sports See Page 8. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SEVEN --- 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. "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. EIGHT (Concluded from Page 6) Harry Wills As Good quent fights gave him an edge that he does not boast today, nor never again will boast. When Smith fought Dempsey. Smith was a raw novice. Homer has profited with subsequent experience and seasoning. Wills came forth from out of the stable to meet a better seasoned and more experienced Smith than the Smith who went down before Dempsey. Yet it only took Wills half a round longer to subjugate Smith than it took Dempsey. And if Wills had fought Smith Dempsey fashion last Thursday night it would not have taken him a round and a half to turn the trick. Wills fought in strict accordance to the code. After each knockdown—there were eight of them—he returned to the furthest corner as is called for by the rules and waited there until the fallen fighter had got to his feet. If Wills had stood over Smith as Dempsey did over Fripo, and clubbed Homer before Homer got to his tee, how long do you think Smith would have lasted? Smith never would have got up from the second knockdown. Wills was not once guilty of holding did not once hit on the break, nor did he even deign to leap quickly back in after the break, as is entirely permissible under the rules. Those who watched the sportsman like and clean manner in which Wills fought Smith the other night cannot but help wounder how much longer Firpo would have lapped with Dempsey had Dempsey fought Firpo as fairly and cleanly as Wills did Smith. ANENT WILLS' HANDS It is commonly known that, when Wills knocked out Clem Johnson on Madison Square Garden, last winter Wills broke his left thumb in the first round and drove back the second knuckle on his right hand in the third round. The injuries were received he cause the referee would not allow Wills to hit Johnson about his body and Harry was forced to play for the head continually. Some of the critics who were at the ringside at the Wills-Smith bout placed particular stress upon the fact that Wills punched chiefly to the body and hinted that brittle hands were the reasons for Harry's body punching tactics. There is nothing the matter with Wills' hands. He went about the knocking out of Smith in an intelligent, systematic manner weakening and softening him with body blows and paving the way for the right-hand uppercut which finished him. Like Dempsey, Wills wreaks his chief punishment about the body. It was a left to the body with which Dempsey started Willard on the slide at Toledo, a left to the body that doubled up Bill Brenan and left him open to the rabbit punch in Madison Square Garden, a left to the body that figuratively made Fred Fulton bend right into an accompanying right-hand smash to the jaw in the Harrior ball yard and it was cruel left to the body which were just as much responsible as were the blows to the jaw for Firpo's defeat at the Polo Grounds. Where would Bob Fitzsimmons have been without his solar plexus puncn or Jim Jeffries without left-hand smashes to the wind? It was not brittle hands that made Wills play for the body against Smith. It was gray matter under Harry's kinky konk. He punched to the jaw when the opening was there and conditions decreed it. Of the eight knockdowns the first two were scored with right-hand punches to the heart the third with a right-hand uppercut, the fourth with a combination left-hook and right cross the fifth with a right uppercut, the sixth with a left-jab—this time Smith virtually went down without being hit—the seventh with a right-hand upcut and the eighth and finishing knock down with a right hand uppercut. Wills played for the body continually but he scored six of the eight knock downs with punches to the jaw. That doesn't look much as if he was "favor ing brittle hands." DEMPSEY'S ONLY RIVAL The Wills-Smith bout offered additional evidence that Wills is Dempsey's only real rival. Harry easily and quickly disposed of the man who lasted the limit with Fir po. Every one who saw Wills in action against Smith the other night knows how long portly Bill Brennan and aged Jess Willard would last against Wills. 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Pub. could not beat Wills by simply standing up and slugging with him, as Dempsey did against Firpo. Would stalls stand a stationary non-defended target for Dempsey as did Firpo. What would happen to Dempsey if it attempted to walk in uncovered on Wills as Dempsey repeatedly did on Firpo. Do you think Jack Dempsey could take nine successive smashes on the jaw from Wills as Dempsey did from Firpo? To beat Wills Dempsey would have to call on every bit of ring strategy, skill, speed, heart and punch he possesses. No one knows that any better than do Manager Kearns and Promoter Rickard. Dempsey would be taking a desirable chance with Wills. Jack is it with Firpo, Gibbons, Brennan, Miske, Carpenter or the others. That is why Harry Wills never has been given the championship opportunity to which he is clearly entitled and why he never will be given that opportunity as long as Tex Rickard and Jack Kearns hold the boxing game in the hollow of their hands. 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LECKY WELL SAYS, ONE'S OWN SELFISHNESS WOULD DEMAND THE SIGNING OF THE WAIVER. WHILE ONE'S OWN PATRIOTISM WOULD COUNTERSIGN THE ACTION. Morehouse and Livingstne Play Tie Game (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 24.—The Morehouse house Tigers played a 6-6 tie with Livingstone College at Salisbury NC, last Saturday. Meeks, Livingstone's tackle was her outstanding star of the game, being the main reason for Livingstone being able to hold Morehouse three times when within 15 yards of the goal. The Tigers clearly outplayed their opponents making 10 first downs to Livingstone's three. Livingstone's touchdown came in the second quarter when she blocked Morehouse's attempt to kick and recovered the ball behind Morehouse's goal line for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter Morehouse made a touchdown and again threatened the Livingstone goal. The whole period was played in Livingstone's territory. Livingstone only escaped defeat by delaying the game in every manner possible in spite of repeated warnings from the referee. The game ended with the ball in Livingstone's possession, fourth down on her 2-yard line. Hampton Triumphs Over Petersburg Wonderful Forward Passing of Hg grove Again Paves Way for Victory —"Jimmie" Jones Scores Touchdown—Gunn Makes Extra Winning Point. Hampton, Va. Oct. 27.—By winning from Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, Hampton upheld the tradition that she cannot lose a game on Armstrong Field. This hard won victory ran the total of games won on this field up to seven—three this year and four last year. Hampton kicked to V. N. I. L.'s 5 yard line. Petersburg advanced the ball to the 15 yard line. Petersburg ground a first down and the Hampton line stiffened. Baker then kicked to Hampton's 15-yard line. Both teams struggled in midfield until Virginia Normal received a kick on her 46-yard line. It was from here that she scored a touchdown—the first of the game. She was thrown for a loss on her first down. Capt. Coleman of the Hampton team was in every play and materially cut down the Virginia Normal game. Virginia Normal ploughed into the line for 4 yards and gained a first down on her next play. She completed a forward pass on the next play and netted 19yds. D. Brown of Va. Normal carried the ball over for his team's only score. The trial for extra point failed. Far from being discouraged, Hampton opened up her great aerial attack. Williams. Jacobs, Hargrove and Gunn ploughed the line for a first down. From here Hampton fought for a touch down. It came as a result of a perfect pass from Hargrove to the great little end, "Jimmie" Jones. Jacobs kicked the extra point. The referee had not blown his whistle and Gunn kicked this time for the extra and winning point. Both teams fought but with no avail to score in the last two periods. The game ended with Hampton in possession of the ball on its 90 yard line. The playing of Capt. T. T. Coleman at tackle was a feature of the game. He displayed his skill by materially cutting down Virginia. New Orleans gains. He is showing all American form. Pindle at center wonderfully held down this position. Jacobs, Harrove, Williams Gump, Hardwick. Coleman at guard and Jones at end were great factors in the Hamilton victory. Every man who was in the game did a great deal to defect the team that gave Hampton her only defeat last year. Brown and Baker were the most consistent gainers for Virginia. Normal. Coach Graves, a former Michigan "Aggie" star, has developed a strong, aggressive team at Petersburg. A. Ruffin ..... L. E. ..... T. Brown J Ruffin ..... L. T. ..... D. Davis Creasy ..... L. G. ..... Ferrell (C.) "Advisory Committee, Col. C. R. Keiley, Chairman, "Baptist Ministers', Conference Committee, Rey, T. J. L. Mosby, D. D. Baptist Ministers Conference Committee, Rev. T. J. 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