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Virginia State Library. THE RICHMOND PLANET Final Conference With Receivers. The Plans Submitted for Their Perusal-Presentation of Waivers to Be Submitted. Re-appraisal in OrderCommission of White Citizens to Head Movement. Depositors RallyingTabulation To-dayFinancial Arrangements Under Way. VOLUME XL.. NO. 52 Final O The Plans Perusal-P ers to Re-appraisal White Citiz Depositor To-day- A conference between John Ranopolp Tucker, Esq., and J. W. Gordon Esq. receivers of the Mechanics Savings Bank and Mr. James D. Leeky, of the Advisory Committee of white citizens, Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby, chairman of the Baptist Ministerial Conference Committee and John Mitchell, Jr., was held Wednesday, 14th inst., at 4 P. M. in the Mechanics Bank Building. The purpose was to submit the plans for vacating the receivership and the re-opening of the bank. The subject was discussed from every angle. The plans were read by John Mitchell, Jr., after which Receiver Gordon stated that he would recommend the re-opening of the bank on the 50 per cent basis, provided concrete evidence was submitted that the fifty cents on the dollar would be paid the depositors and that the bank would be re-opened with sufficient capital. MUST NOT LIQUIDATE. He was of the opinion that the Chancery Court would not approve any plan which had for its purpose the liquidation of the institution by some other concern or individual, outside of those appointed by the Court. He wanted to know just how many depositors had signed the waivers. When this information was forthcoming and he was assured that the depositors would receive 50 cents on the dollar he would recommend to the Chancery Court the acceptance of the proposition. Mr Lecky replied that the white committee was serving without compensation and did not expect any reward in any way. Their purpose was not to bring about the liquidation of the bank by any individual or corporation. Their position was that the bank should be reopened under Negro control and by Negroes and he wanted it understood that they desired to help the colored people save their earnings. NECESSARY WAIVERS This could be best done outside of a receivership no matter how well managed. The result was that the body adjourned with the assurances that the necessary waivers would be submitted to the receivers for transmittal to the Chancery Court. John Mitchell, Jr. announced that he was prepared to carry out, the terms of the plans as submitted. He was of the opinion that by Saturday next, he would be able to state just how much had been waived by the depositors. WILL RECOMMEND The plan submitted, which has the approval of some of the leading financiers of the city, the Advisory Committee of white citizens and the Baptist Ministers Conference chairman will be recommended to the Court when evidences are submitted that the depositors in sufficient numbers have signed the waiters and the other conditions have been verified and submitted. This work will be completed to day. DEPOSITORS RALLYING From Monday evening to Tuesday evening, the depositors representing deposits, to the amount of $20,309.54 had signed the waivers. Subscribe at The Richmond Planet. LARGE CROWD HEARS REV. DR KING ON "DREAMS OF YOUTH" AT 5TH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH The Fifth Street Baptist Church held a large congregation Sunday, 11th inst., when Rev. T. J. King, D.D., the pastor delivered an illuminating discourse upon the subject, "The Dreams of Youth." Rev. Barnham sat upon the rostrum while the choir under the leadership of Mr. Joseph Matthew rendered the opening selection. The sermon in its major part might be termed a lecture in psychology and it was only by homely and home-like illustrations that all in the congregation could follow him. The text was found in Genesis 37th chapter and 5th verse "And Joseph dreamed a dream and he told it to his brethren; and they hated him yet the more." RIGHTEOUSNESS AS A MOTIVE. Rev. Dr. King said: "Righteousness as a motive constitutes the only safe guide and stay available to you. Youth is the unsettled period in an individual's life. Youth is the time when the devil is tremendously concerned with the state and possibilities of the individual. The devil is not concerned about those that he has previously secured and controls. They will be kept in line by their associates and their appetites. He is concerned where that individual stands at the forks of life's parting ways. The devil has a number of advantages over the Lord in that particular. Very few people are concerned as to the influences that may come within the reach of a child. A TWO-YEAR OLD DANGER I was passing down the street and I saw a girl teaching a child of two years to dance. If I were to go to get a child at that age for the church. I would have a fight. They are afraid to introduce a child at that age to the Lord until it comprehends the meaning of the divine truth. Some of the divine truth, although deep down the stream is yet so shallow in certain parts that a child can wade in. There is something in psychology called reflex action will cause me to open that door without being conscious of opening that door. THE POWER OF THOUGHT. Thought develops a habit and habits develop character and character develops a destiny. If your heart is right, you will swing back to right, if you make an error." The Doctor glanced over the congregation and remarked, "I don't want you to go to sleep on what I am saying. Some of you are as fast asleep as I was last night, after I went to bed." There was a stir amongst the audience and the sleepers evidently understood their predicament and then the pulpit orator continued "Some people will cuff and beat a child before explaining to the child the difference between right and wrong. NOT PREPARED FOR MATRIMONY A great many people marry before they are prepared for marriage and they curse the children before they are born. A mother should see to it that she possesses a disposition that will not have a reflex action upon the unborn child. You cannot engage in an unwholesome conversation without affecting the off-spring. Because you are married to your husband, you should not use your mouth as a cess-pool of filthy language. The child should be fed on such materials as will give that child higher ideals. If your child is fed on jazz; it will not think any higher than the point that you have set. We think of things with which we come in contact through the five senses. God shapes our careers and determines our destiny." JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN. Dr. King then related the story of Joseph and his brethren. He dwelt upon the fact that Joseph was a dreamer and he emphasized the fact that men who had accomplished anything in this world are dreamers. He spoke of the same jealousy existing in the church today as was written about in the story of Joseph. One envies the success and the ability of the other. He brought forth illustrations and enphasized the fact that God meted punishment to those who oppose and stand in the way of the dreamer. PEERING INTO THE FUTURE. He told of the power of Joseph as an interpreter of dreams. Today, people seek fortune-fellers and conjurers to interpret dreams. They dream about numbers to be played in policy shops. He condemned this practice. Only God can fore-tell the future and only by His divine help can we shape our destiny. He said: "Some people are desirous of knowing about the future. They will go to people said to be in a trance. They mumble something. Who knows to whom they are talking? God is ever present. You have but to stretch out your hand to Him, believe it will be and so it will be unto you. THE FINAL APPEAL. He spoke of the "book-leggers" and of the dens of evil and at the conclusion made an appeal for persons to join the church. Choir Leader, Joseph Matthews sang with marvelous meadow supported by a unison of voices of the choir, "Great Judgment Morning." Miss Viola Carter, who is preparing to leave for Africa made an appeal for help to aid her on her journey. A collection was lifted for her and then a representative of the Y. W. C. A. made an appeal in behalf of the campaign for that organization. Rev. Burnham who had sat upon the rostrum delivered the benediction and the large congregation passed out thinking deeply about that able discourse upon "The Dreams of Youth." Letter of Thanks. Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Johnson of 523 N First Street, desire $t_0$ express the'r sincere thanks and profound gratitude $t_0$ all friends and especially the members of Sharon Baptist Church for the many acts of kindness and evidences of genuine friendship during the recent illness and convalescence of Mrs. Johnson. May Heaven's choice blessings richly repay you all. Washington, D. C.. Nov.—W. L. Porter editor, of the East Tennessee News Knoxville, Tennessee, has been commissioned Grand Deputy for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, by Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley Wilson The organization has only recently begun the establishment of lodges in Tennesse. sase and many of the citizens of the Volunteer State are exhibiting enthusiasm in applying for membership. Bristol, Knoxville and Nashville have well organized lodges and under the leadership of Grand Deputy Porter many other lodges will be organized with a view of having the state show up with other sections in spreading the spirit of Elkdom. The ceremonies in connection with the initiation of a hundred members to be held in Cuatonaoga early in November will add a group of progressive citizens of that city to the order and will be composed of leading business and professional men. Commenting on the appointment of Editor Porter, Grand Exalted Ruler Wilson said: "I am confident that I have made a wise selection as Porter is full of pop and wellknown throughout the state." TAXICAB COMPANY HEAD HELP FOR GAMBLING Little Rock, Ark. Nov.-The near- ing of A. G. (Rute) Waddell the owner and head of the Waddell Taxicab Company, who was arrested Friday night with other men on a charge of gaming was postponed by Municipal Judge Lewis upon recommendation of the prosecuting attorney. They were released on $200 bond. It is said that Waddell will be ca- nched with running a disorderly house, as the alleged game was raided in the tax cab office owned by Waddell. A MURDERER CLAIMS STOKES MADE HIM LARGE OFFERS TO TESTIFY AGAINST WIEE (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov.—Herbert H. Williams, convicted of murder, told officials of the Western Penitentiary that he had been offered large sums of money by W. E. D. Stokes to testify against Mrs. Stokes. Williams declares that he refused all of the offers. He states that the first offer was $2,000 and finally Stokes raised it to $5,000. Williams claimed that he had stolen some jewelry from Mrs. Stokes, was caught and indicted on the charge of having stolen $30,000 worth of jewelry from Mrs. Stokes. He claimed that Stokes offered to withdraw the charge and pay him the additional sum if he would testify against Mrs. Stokes. Williams declared that he emphatically refused to comply with Mr. Stokes' wishes. Prison officials claim that Williams is a model prisoner and they are let to place credence in what Williams says about the matter. The warden says that he does not think that Williams is just talking through his hat for some publicity. Williams told the warden that he knew Mrs. Stokes only by sight and could not truthfully say anything against her and would not. He stated further that he is anxious to tell all about the offers Stokes made to him. DEPOSITORS OF THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK CAN SIGN AT THE FOLLOWING STATIONS: The Planet Office, 311 N.; 4th St. Albert A. Tennant, M. D. 4th and Cc Sts.; Mrs. Adelaide G. Thompson 28 W Leigh St.; Leonard D. Cephas, 80 N. Second St.; Rev. D. V. J. Bradford 1018 St. James St.; Mrs. L. E. C. Scott 1015 St. James St.; Edward Stewart 202 S. Second St. --- —Rev. James T. Gaskill of Kinston N. C. is in the city this week. He is author of a book entitled: "Home and Church Tidings." --- Mrs Mary Walker fell and frac fured her ribs at her residence, 519 N. Third Street and she has been con- fined to bed for a week. Her sister, Mrs. Laura P. Diggs, of Bridgeport Conn. who is visiting here, is nurs- ing her. JUDGE MATTINGLY CONTRIBUTI TO FAMILY OF SLAIN OFFICER Washington D. C., Nov. — Expressing deep regret over the death of a man who died in the performance of his duty, Judge Robert E. Mattingly, of the District of Columbia Municipal Court, has contributed the tidy sum of $5 to the fund for the widow and children of John W. Purcell, the colored policeman who succumbed to wounds received in the line of duty. Judge Mattingly, who is popular in the Capital fully expressed his sentiments who she said: "With a multitude of others, I want to express my deep regret over the death of Officer John W. Purcell, recently killed in the line of duty. I knew him well and always found him to be a square, truthful and upright man. The widow and the little ones of Officer Purcell are deserving of great consideration at our hands, and I therefore find great pleasure in contributing my mite of five dollars toward a subscription." The Washington Post, one of the country's great white dalles started the subscription fund and is temporary custodian of the same. MARCUS GARVEY SPEAKS AT BIG BETHEL CHURCH IN ATLANTA. Atlanta, Ga. Nov.—The southern white people had an opportunity to see and hear Marcus Garvey, provision al President of Africa, president of the Negro Improvement Association at Big Bethel A. M. E. Church here last Friday night. Mr. Garvey gave us usual long harangue—pointing out reasons why Negroes should leave this country, establish a nation of their own etc. The address seemed to please many of the southern whites and the uneducated Negroes in the audience. While the more intelligent Negroes appeared not to be impressed with the speaker's argument. Following the address a large collection was lifted for the benefit of the church building fund of the church. it will be remembered that Big Bethel was destroyed by fire last February. REPORT SHOWS EDUCATIONAL GAINS IN M. E. CHURCH. (Preston News Service) Cincinnati Ohio. Nov.—The greatest progress in the education of Negroes during the history of its work was reported by the Board of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church meeting here last Tuesday. The report of the corresponding secretary showed a total of 19 institutions of learning devoted to Negro education, of which eight are colleges one a medical school, one a theological seminary, one a musical conservatory and eight secondary institutions. It also showed an enrollment of 7,000 students, with 450 instructors. BLAME PRISON FOOD FOR MANY DEATH. Aberdeen, Miss. Nov. —Robert Baker is dead; Lobe Bake and Spencer Hulsey are in a dying condition, presumably as the result of eating some bologna sausage last Monday night. The men were being held in jail here on the charge of selling whiskey. It is said that when meal time arrived Monday night the men decided they would not eat the beans and corn bread provided by the jail, and sent a trusty prisoner to a nearby store to purchase them some sausage and crackers. The men are heartily of them and about 11 o'clock Monday night other prisoners heard the men calling for help. The jailer was said to have been in another part of the building and did not answer the cries. Soon the cries stopped. When the jailer made his rounds at seven o'clock on Tuesday morning he found Baker dead and other men seriously ill. It is said that authorities take action against the grocer. TRAIN KILLS WOODSON SCRUGGS AT ROAD CROSSING. Birmingham, Ala. Nov. — Woodson Scruggs, aged 22 years of Ensley, was instantly killed when the truck he was driving was struck and demolished by East bound Southern train at 22nd St and 27th Avenue Tuesday afternoon Jerry McMahan, who was sitting be side Scruggs when the collision occurred escaped injury. UNION FACES ACID TEST. Richmond, Va., Nov. 15.—The supreme test for the stellar Virginia Union University eleven is still on their schedule for the formidable Petersburg Va. Normal and Industrial Institute is to be met Saturday, Nov. 17th at Petersburg; the strong St. Paul gridron aggregation will be engaged on Hovey Field on November 23rd, and the Hampton Seasiders, '22 champs will be met in a titular struggle on Turkey Day, also on the Hovey Stadium. The three games mentioned above will decide whether Union will emerge from the '23 season as the paramount eleven in the association. All three of the eleven have been the outstanding aggregations in all association battles this year and Union is making every preparation to enter each one of three important battles with the determination to do or die. MT. NEBO BAPTIST MISSION. The Mt. Nebo Baptist Mission met last night and organized themselves into a regular Baptist Church with letters granted from the Union Level Baptist Church for the purpose of organizing. Many anxious souls are anxiously waiting to become members of this new body. A great revival is in progress conducted by Dr. Bailey of Pittaburg, Pa. We are holding cottage meetings from house to house which is a market success, touching our revival pray for us. Special service all day Sunday. In Memoriam. BROOKS—In sad but loving remembrance of our devoted mother, Maria L. Brooks, who left us one year ago November 16, 1922. O dearest mother, we miss thy voice, No more we see thy face; For thou hast found a home above Before the Throne of Grace. We'll meet in heaven some sweet day Forever to remain, Where we'll join in joy and love. And never part again. HER DEVOTED CHILDREN SHAKON CHURCH SERVICES Sunday, November 18. Corner of Leikh and First. Streets. 10:00 A. M. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class taught by the pastor. 11:25 A. M. Sermon by the pastor. Subject: "Our Advocate." 2:30 P. M. Anniversary Junior Independent Bright Light Club. 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Sermon: "The Fellowship of His Suffering." Regular Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. You are cordially welcome in our midst. Strangely, the city are invited to worship with us. Rev. R. H. Johnson M. A., B. D. Pastor; W. L. Johnson Clerk. --- COLORED PEOPLE WILL OBSERVE EDUCATION WEEK. The City-Wide School Improvement League will hold a public meeting Friday at 8 P. M. November 23 at St. Lukes' Auditorium, St. James and Baker Sts. Emphasis will be given to the American Legion's Nation-Wide effort to arouse interest in education and Americanization. Dr. W. H. Stokes, President of the League will outline work of the League for the season. Wiley A. Hall an ex-service man now in charge of Vocational Training of disabled veterans at the State School at Petersburg, Va. will address the League. B. F. Vanghan President of the Colored Teachers' Association will also speak; John T. Taylor, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the League will outline the campaign for funds to donate special books to the library of the New Armstrong high School. Music for the occasion will be under the direction of W. D. Jones. The public, as well as those interested in education of Negro Youths is urged to attend these exercises. W. A. JORDAN Chairman of Com. on Publicity —Mrs Alberta Archer and her daughter, Miss Ruby Archer of Drewrys' Bluff Va., were in the city last week. —Mrs H. Irene Smith of Glasgow Va., was in the city and called on us. She left $1.00 for the Mitchell Defense Fund. PRICE, FIVE CENTS 'THE NEGRO STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION WILL MEET HERE Richmond, Va., Nov. 13.—Preparations are being made to receive the Negro State Teachers' Association which will hold its annual session on in Richmond at the Armstrong High School during Thanksgiving Week (November 23-December 1, 1923). The various committees of the Local Association are busy with the final arrangements. An excellent program setting forth the latest developments in the educational world has been arranged. The opening session, Wednesday evening, November 28th, will be featured by Grand Musical Concert with the Choral Society of Va. Normal and Industrial institute, the orchestra of Va. Union University, Prof. Nathaniel Dett, the Armstrong High School Glee Club supported by leading musical talent. The admission is twenty-five cents, and will be devoted toward educational work. The visiting delegates will pay $2.00 per day for board and lodging. All persons desiring to furnish homes for the teachers should communicate at once with Miss Rosetta W. Mines, Chairman of the Committee on Homes, 721 Brook Avenue. Prof. W. P. Epps is chairman of the committee on the exhibit from the local schools. The state executive committee includes Nelson Williams W. P. Epps, C. A. Lindsay, Miss Virginia Randolph, Mrs. Mayme W. Allen G. H. Reid, B. L. Allen and J. L. Nixon. The Richmond Teachers' Association desites the co-operation of patrons and citizens generally in the making of he meetings a success. Richmond Teachers' Association B. F. VAUGHAN Pres. (Miss) LUCY A. PETERS. Vice President H. S. CRAWFORD, Rec. Sec. B. L. ALLEN, Cor. Sec. G. H. REID, Treas. To my many friends: I desire to return my hearty thanks and express my deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness and tokens of respect shown me during my recent sickness, after the automobile accident, which happened the 6th of October. I also thank the officers and members of the different organizations of which I am a member, for their attention. I desire also to express my apperation for the kindness shown me by the people with whom I live. May God's richest blessings rest upon each and every one. RICHMOND A. S. C. CHAMPS WIN FROM PORTSMOUTH. "Y." The Richmond A. S. C. champion eleven brought the Portsmouth Y. M. C. A. gridiron warriors into camp to the old tune of 24-0. The game was played in a steady drizzle and the field was slow and wet, causing much fumbling, but the old A ship had her sails set for stormy weather and came into port, none the less for wear. The game began with the Portsmouth lads receiving the kick and making a substantial yardage. On the first two downs Portsmouth made "first and ten" and the fans were thrown in pandemonium as it is seldom that the A machine can be pushed about at will. After these preliminary rushes the ball went over and Ammons, Harris, Nash and Collier began a smashing march to the goal. Bill Collier's juggernaut line plunges finally crossing the line for a touchdown. The second touchdown was made shortly afterwards in the same manner. All of the scoring in the first half was done in this first quarter. The Portsmouth captain shifted his team and its defense stiffened. The A's trotted out their light backfield—Davis, Tupponce, Gross and Fuller—who proceeded to "run 'em to death." The second half was spectacular, the speed boys showed 'em how limited trains run and every new and then Fuller would smash off-tackle for a long one, finally going over. A pretty piece of "figurating" netted another touchdown. Davis sent Gross around the end for a fast run, then immediately sent the bad news' around the other end by Tuponce, then going over himself for a touchdown. The "Y" boys were sorely winded at this time. Just at the close of the game Davis and Gross made a sensational run down the side line for a touchdown, but the umpire ruled it out of bounds. The playing of the "Y" captain, who worked at quarter, in center and on the end was good. Coach Clarence Merritt has a good aggregation which had not lost a game until they met the champion A's. The tackling of W. Brackett and the superb line playing starred for the local boys. The Parting of Ways Reached by Paris and Washingt FRANCE eae re . oo == =a BE AAATIONS PRISER, ray COLORFUL NEWS “MOVIES” Two Washington Nov—France and the United States came defintely to 1 parting of the ways today on the pro posul to enlist American ald toward u solution of the reparations problem. ‘Premier Poincare wag advised DY SecretarP Hughes, through Ambasea. Gor Juwerana, that restrictions insist 0 upon by ¥rance would serve to ‘irus trate the object of the Washing<o government in offering American co- vperation 1m ap expert reparations én- quiry pian. ‘Tne state Department refused to gt beyond thas point in disolosing the pur pUrt and result of recent conversations wath Lube amoassador 1 WcD aetna explanauions of the French attitude were. mage. No formai invitation ty bartaejpate in un expert inquiry is be --.v ae Wastington government and declination is therefore, not ip or der. In the circumstances, no invita: ton from the allied powers now is es pected. PARIS RENDEAS INQUIRY FUTILE Thore is no doubt that such ap inv! tation, if presented under the French xestrictions would be declined. Pres: dent Coolidge teels that the krenso limitations render the inquiry pla useless and utile. He beneves uc French restrictions would reauce Lie inquiry to a mere audit of German a counts: that the United States cou. serve no useful purpose by sanctioning American participation in ap invite Uon that could not produce broud a comprehensive plans tor economic re habilitation of Germany and adequate payments by Germany on reparatiou: accounts. F ‘The conversations at the State D> partment ended today when Ambassw aor Jesserand called with advices from his government which reached ni while Mr. Coolidge and his cabine were discussing the situation on the basis of previous explanations from Paris. NO MODIFICATION OF ATTITUDE ‘Today's mesbage showed po modiit cation of the French attitude and add: ed nothing new to the situation. Secr tary Hughes, before receiving the am bassador, made a second visit to int White House for a briet conferenc with the President in preparation 1091 presenting the American decision. The exchange between Secretar; Hughes anc, Ambassador Jesseran: served to bring out c detailed stato ment of the limitations on the exper smuuiry desired py the French govern meat. ‘With respect to tire stipulation mac in Paris that the experts should nc discuss the occupation of tne Ruhr, un ambassador explained this would mex: in the French view, that the experi could examine all questions ag to t' resources of the Rubr the yalue of .n dustrial establishments and the produ tive power of the region. France couk not, however, discuss the legality o the French occupation, the system uv collection of taxes in the Ruhr regio imposed by the French occupying for: es, the guarantees seized by French troops or the agreement recently reac! ed between the French authorities an¢ the German industrialists of the Ruhr EXPLAINS RECENT CAPACITY. On the question of tie meaning o the Frenctr stipulation “present cap. ity,” to which the experts would hay been limited in studying German re sources which might yield the mean: of payment of reparations, tie ambas sador explained this could be interpre ted as meaning the survey of the situ tion up to and including the year 1930 Both the 1930 dead line and the re striction that would have been impos ed by the Ruhr stipulation were giver general consideration by Secretar) Hughes in formulating his answer The 1930 proposal in itself, however was regarded by the American govert ment as foreclosing the possibility o: approaching a comprehensive study 0 ‘the situation and the formulation o: far-reaching financial plans to avoid economic disaster in Europe. To pre vent such a disaster wag the only ob ject sought in proffering the help 0 competent American experts in an ef. fort to solve the reparations tangle. Tt was explained to the French divlc mat that the period up to 1980 would have to be largely devoted to the vers i eginning of any plan sufficiently broa¢ to give reasonable promise of an eco nomic restoration in Germany at some future date, LITTLE TO OBTAIN IN SEVEN YEARS There was no reasonable hope frou the American viewpoint, the Ambassa dor was advised that any substantia payments toward settlement of th reparations obligations of Germany man productivity that possibly cont be brought about within the seyen-yoa limit, | % It was reiterated that the Washing ton government had made its origina suggestions for an expert inquiry 1 year ago, and had renewed them {1 the recent Hughes-Curzon correspon dence in a spirit of friendship to all o the allied countries and for the ‘sols pUrpose of finding «ome means to mak. available American helpfulness {i the Buropean crisis. ‘The fact that France has found it {a possiblee to accept the proffer of Amer can eld although her allies, Great Br tain, Italy and belgium, have indicates their desire to take steps to that end has not changed the desire of the ent OFFICIALS REFUSE TC night to do more than explain in detail what had transpired in the conversa: tions between the Secretary and the ambeseador, and make clear the views of the United States in the circum: stances. They would not accept ary suggestion that the door to Amerivan helpfuiness had been closed but at the same time they would not deal tx ‘speculation of any character as to what ‘the future might hold. /_ If there is disappointment in admin istration circles over failure of the British effort to bring) about agree- ment among the allies on a form of in vitation that could be accepted in ‘Washington, no authorized spokesmag of the government —_thougat fit to indicate that feeling. It was held that the American pub le was entitled to know fully and con pletely what had transpired and exc. ly the reasons for the probable failurc of the recent effort to bring abou: an allied accord. ‘The carefully phased explanation that was made was based upon that feeling of responsibil: ity to the American public generally. ANOTHER PLAN SUGGESTED. Repeated inquiries as to whether the Washington government mignt ‘view favorably in te circumstances a Proposal from some allied source for an expert inquiry into Germany's conomic situation wirich should be bonducted without French _particla: tion elicited no comment beyond the tatement that the government's sponte man was not dealing in any questior of the future but was explaining the situation as it stood today. In view of the general tone of Secre tary Hughes’ communication of Octo- ber 15 to Lord Curzon, with respect (0 a partial conference of the nature des eribed, however it appeared doubtfu to observers here that any immediate move in that direction was to be ex pected from the European capitals. (Times-Dispatch November 9.) WHITE MEN PUMMEL RACE MAN SKULL FRACTURED WHEN HEAD HUTS PAVEMENT. ‘eae tan waaay Marion 8. C., Noy. 7.—William Col- lins is lying at the point of death in a hospital in Florence, near here, as the reaule of injurics received last Satur- slay night when se was roughly handl- ‘ed and beaten by a crowd of white mex following an argument between Col- ling and Harry Ammons, (white) a grocer. Tt 4s sald that Collins and Ammons got into an argument over the price of some groceries and finally came (0 blows. White raen standing on the street seeing the fight took a hand 1. it severely pummelling Collins, who was knocked down on the side walk in front of the store fracturing lis skull when tris head hit the pavement. No arrests have been made COLORED CAB COMPANY SUEL FOR $7,500 DAMAGES, Tans ma eau: Washington. D. C.. Nov. 8.—Suits for $7,600 damages were filed last ‘Thursday in the District Supreme Court against the Red Cab Service Inc., a colored taxicab corporation of which M. T. Malvan is manager, tor compensation on account of alleged in juries to Mrs. Isic Mostow and the al leged loss of her services to her hus- band, ‘a Jewish grocer residing ip Georgetown, D. C. The complaint sets jup the allegation that on July 6tin Mrs. Mostow while on the sidewaik in front of her home, was struck by a wheel that came off’ a taxi belonging to the Red Cab Company. ————-=- MRS. COWAN DIES OF HEART DILATION. (Preston News Service) Little Rock. Ark., Nov. 1—The life- less body of Mrs Geneva Cowan. aged 88 years, was found lying across cht. carbstone at Pleventh and Ringo Sts, last Teesday morning. She was immed jately taken to the Jones hospital, but efforts to restore life failed. Mr. Cowan had accompanied her young son to school, and on leaving him, started to do come shopping. Ac cording to the examining physicians she was apparently in good health. ‘The coroner viewed the hody Tuesday efternoon and returned a verdict that death was due to dilation of the heart. Mrs. Cowan wae a highly respected woman in this o!ty. an active church worker and especially interested (1 social end weifare work. ———+- + ONE WOMAN SHOOTS ANOTHEE ABOUT MAN, : (Preaton News Service) Pine Bluff, Ark.. Nov. 7.—Miss Mery Davis js alleged 0 have become anger ed at the attentions 2 prominent widow Was paying to Buster Clayton at a Hal. love'en party here last. Tursday night. Miss Davis accosted the widow and suggested to her that she desiat from dancing with Buster. in fact stop speaking to him. 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A. leader fcren- sically depict his “BACK-TO-AFRICA” theory, which, so far as Marcus is personally concerned, is running a close race with a “Back-to-Jail” movement, in case the New York Appellate Court should rule against the would-be “liberator.” Just two hours before Marcus had ascended the platform of oratorical endeavor 1,000 white men and women, terming them- selves “HOME-LOVING, CHURCH-GOING” PEOPLE, the most of whom are members of the North Washington Citizens’ Association, had delivered an “UL{TIMIATIUM” to some colored home-loving residents of Washington, saying: ‘These white men and women here are property owners of Bloomingdale, and they want you colored people to know they RESENT TO THE IIMIT YOUR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY in this section, and PARTICULARLY your MOVING INTO the property. You may not have known that you were buying property in a WHITE NEIGHBORHOOD; but, whether you knew this or not, you did buy, and we expect you to VACATE these premises. We will help you in any way possible if you will indicate to us that you will do the wise and courageous thing—MOVE OUT. We know the leaders of your own race agree with this proposi- tion,” Thus we have a TRAGL-COMEDY enacted in our midst. TRAGICAL—because if a man can be MADE to QUIT his HOME, he can be made to quit his CITY; and if he can be made to quit his CITY, he can be made to quit his COUNTRY. LUDICROUS—hbecause here you have a simon-pure black man, the Hon. Marcus Garvey, a courageous leader, we suppose, at least in the minds of the ‘HOME-LOVING, CHURCH-GOING’ members of the North Washington Citizens’ Association, who is ready to “move out” provided the New York Courts do not in. terfere. Again comes the tragedy, for by inducement he would have 10,463,131 blacks, browns and pinks, the bones of many of whose ancestors have long since turned to clay, from Boston Commons to the fields of France, “move out” with him. We tep-at, this courageous leader would have them move out, too. eto eee to the call of JUSTYGE and REWARD. We expect no other attitude from it, and it has a full year to ASSERT ITSELF and emphasize its UNSWERVING ADVOCACY of FULL CITIZENSHIP and its EMOLUMENTS to a tolerant but LOYAL PEOPLE, who are a part and parcel of it, and who seek only a JUST REWARD for their constancy and devotion— DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS, THOUGH. RP TWO WOMEN HAVE been elected to the VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES, and a WOMAN cIRCUIT JUDGE was elected in Cook County, Iif., while a RACK WOMAN—Mrs. A, Phitip Randolph, Socialist Candidate for the New York Assembly—was defeated in that State. Ohio already has a WOMAN on the SUPREME COURT BENCH, and HUNDREDS of other WOMEN are taking their places in the public affairs of America by the road ofthe ballot and voting booth. ‘The die is cast; the race is on; and the right of suffrage for females has entered the SUPREME TEST. Mrs. Randolph, running on the Socialist ticket, is to be con- gratulated on her effort, for that was the ONLY TICKET upon which she, A COLORED WOMIAN, could have run in this early age of the advent of women at the polls. Further than this, the Socialist platform was doubtless the one in which she placed her beliefs and hopes. We're sorry she lost. ‘The Vir- ginia women, of course, were elected on the Democratic ticket, and their election will doubtless arouse every other Virginian to a realization of the VIRTUE OF 'THIE BALLOT, Virginia means much to our group. Brought to its shores as chattels, and kept in servility for centuries, our ancestors ran with patience the race before them. Fidelity, faithfulness and loyalty surcharged their lives, and what they believed to be their Christian duty pervaded their full careers of service. And oft. times there's deep affection in Virginia between the reciprocal human clements of association. Yet, times are changing, Women _ are voting. Women are being elected to State and National _ Positions of official tenure. ‘Then, let all women, wherever they - may be, endeavor to have a voice in the sclection of their re. Presentatives whether they be men or women. Let the right of SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN be a FULL RIGHT, unencom. passed by FEAR or FAVOR, ee & CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE, by his masterful artistry continues to be “The Soulful Violinist” of our group. With broad and expressive tonal effects, and truthful iaterpretations, he executes the works of the great composers in faultless style. % RH S. H. DUDLEY, our greatest theatrical mogul, inimitable comedian of the past, and “good fellow” of all times, frequently seeks the seclusion of his Maryland farm, and the hot biscuits that “Mother” bakes. He's not selfish, though, for we were recently permitted to take a “close-up” of the farm, and all the property, real and personal, thercunto belonging, What we liked best was the good old Maryland well water—t1oo per cent. pure. & RP “BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Season of 1923- 1924; Soloists, Josef Hofmann, Paul Kochanski, ROLAND HAYES," etc. “ROLAND HAYES!” Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? It's true, though. Our own tenor is to have the same chance that John McCormack, Lambert Murphy, and other golden.toned tenors have had, Most of the people who will hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Roland Hayes are interested principally in MUSIC. {They won't care anything about the COLOR of the singer. ‘They want to hear his VOICE GRP EDITOR ROBERT S. ABBOTT, of the Chicago Defender, was quick and correct in resenting the attitude of the Chicago Bar Association, which refused to endorse the Hon. Edward H, Morris for Judge of the Superior Court. Just see what the Negro press can do, if it but has the will. Its activities, though, can never be any more energetic than red-blooded editors, like Mr. Abbott and others, who are behind it, % RR CHARLES WEST, the distinguished football player of Wash. ington and Jefferson University, Pennsylvania, on account of whose presence on the Pennsylvania Coflege’s team, the Wash- ington and Lee University, of Virginia refused to permit its team to take the field, continues to show brilliant form. Last Saturday, in New York, he astounded his opposition by long runs and fast tackling. Already, he is looming up as a candidate for Walter Canyp's “AILAmerican” Eleven of 1923. v % hw MILLER & LYLES' “Runnin’ Wild” after successful ene Sagements at Washington, D. C. and Boston, Mass., is apparently anchored at the Colonial Theatre, Broadway and. Sixty-second Street, New York, where, doubtless like “Shuffle Along” it will delight large audiences, mostiy white, who are far more interested in witnessing good, clean comedy and tuneful music than they are in the skin-tints of the performers on the stage. or the ox. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 3 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. & QR POLITICAL DECKS are being cleared for the state and national elections of 1924. ‘The “off-year” balloting of a few days ago has been productive of CHEERS from some sections and TEARS from others, and seers and prophets are trying to READ THE PALM OF roa4, so that they can send out their winter predictions for next year, and thus be in on the “I told you so” chorus after next election day. In the meantime, the eyes of the BRETHREN are wandering restlessly from one enigma to another in an effort to discern a distress signal, with a “Reward” sign hanging over it. ‘The cards being shuffled and cut, here’s the hand we drew— KIND OF A BOBTAIL FLUSH—with a chance, of course, for a lucky discard and pickup. ‘The New York up-state Repub- licans are rejoicing over a slight gain in the New York legisla- ture, but up-state BRETHREN are few, have no outstanding organizations, and are unable to concentrate, racially speaking. On the other hand, the organized Democrats, white and black, of New York City, overwhelmed the organized Republicans, car. tying RAGE MEN on to the STATE ASSEMBLY and the CITY BOARD OF ALDERMEN. With New York City’s colored population soaring day by day, it's sad but plausible to predict that the BRETHREN will swing a large vote to the Democrats in 1924, and that the State will swing emphatically the same way, A MENACE is appearing in Ohio, the State of Presidents, where it is said the KU-KLUX KLAN has gained such a tem. porary foothold that it virtually CONTROLLED THE ELEC. TION of last week, even though it did indjeate a strong Repub. lican trend. If this be TRUE, it’s CALAMITOUS that the HOODED ORGANIZATION should be influential enough to GONTROL, REPUBLICAN VOTES. Certainly, it could not control the BRETHREN'S ballots, unless blind-fotds were Stealthily put into use. It's unbelievable that Republican can- didates should be swept into office on the flaming cross, the signal of enmity to Negroes, Catholics and Jews, alike. If there's a scin- tilla of truth in this theory, then the G. O. P. of NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION Has a full year to rectify the error and LIFT THE MASK FROM OHIO'S BROW, lest she, too, should frown pon the party of Lincoln, Grant, McKinley and their party successors. ‘There's still a chance too, to pluck Kentucky from the grasp of the enemy by EXTIRPATING the “JIM CROW” POLICIES which the Democratic supporters of Governor-Elect Fields so loudly advocated during the past pre-election days, and by seek. ing some amends for the insults which the Democrats hurled at the colored women of Kentucky, In Maryland, it is said that the Democratic candidates made out-and-out promises to Negro voters to invoke JUSTICE and RECOGNITION. It is hard to believe this, in view of Mary- land's political history and the past ATTITUDE of Democratic officials in that State. Nevertheless, Governor Ritchie was over- whilmingly chosen to succeed himself, and it remains to be seen whether his official subordinates extend the HAND OF EQUITY to the BRETHREN. In conelusion, thousands of Negro voters are being added jg said that the bullet did not strike any vital organs and the woman would recover. Miss Davis escaped. ————~-= FERGUSON SISTERS REPORTED MISSING, (Preston News Service) Columbus, Ohio, Noy. 7.—The local police were searching Friday night for two sisters, Helen and Minnie Fer- guson, aged 17 ard 20 years respective ly who have heen misting from their home at 317 Clarendon avenue sinco ‘they left for a dance in Memorial hall jon Wednesday night. The mother. Mrs E. R, Ferguson reported the disappear Ane of the girls to the police on Fri- day. The girls left home magked to at end a Hallowe'en party. Miss Helen is described as being five feet tall ana weighing 130 pounds, She wore a costume of dark red bloom ers and yellow cheese cloth waist with ‘a cheese cloth’ hat. Miss Minnie, who }welghs 120 pounds and is five feet tall wore black bloomers, black leggings, man's white shirt, a brown necktie jand @ man’s brown bat. ———+-2- DR, J, H. LEMORE CONVICTED. (Preston Nows Service.) Murfreesboro, Tenn.. Nov. 7—Dr. J HI. Lemore was found guilty last Mon- day afternoon of involuntary man- slaughter with punishment fixed by law at five years in privon, in connec tion with the deatly of Mrs. Nellie San ford, alleged to have been due to a” iMegal operation performed by the de fendant. It developed thnt the husband of the @eceased woman paid Dr. Lemore at enormous sum before the phystezn would consent to perform the operat. fon. Sanford wns indicted Jointly with Lemore, but the trials were called separately. The Santord’s are whi and said to he vory wealthy. —+-2- COURIER WILL RUN SPECIAL, TO HOWARD-LINCOLN GAME, (Proton News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov, 8.—Throuth the progressiveness of Managing Kat tor Ira F. Lewis and Editor R. . 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We carry a large stock and we are prepared to do all work promptly. JOHN --- We Print Any and Everything 'Print-able" --- 311 N. 4th St., THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` FOUR Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. 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. c m One Year $ 2.00 Six Months 1.10 Three Months .60 Foreign Subscriptions 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1923 You can win in any struggle, if you faint not and hold out to the end. Success is a shy bird and it takes a very careful huntsman to land it. Colored folks are all right, if you understand them, but some of them cannot be understood. Some people eat their "white bread" in early life and their "black bread" in later years. People who are always quarrelling with other people deserve to be quarrelled with by other people. "Down but never out!" is said to be a Salvation Army cry. It seems to us that it is a good motto for every one. Making mistakes is common with some people and correcting those mistakes is not resorted to as a rule by those same kind of people. Some women want all of the rights of men. This is all right provided they want all of the responsibilities of the same kind of people. Yes, we are praying—and working. With God and the good people, irrespective of race helping there is no reason why we should not succeed. We have had a hard time financially and otherwise, but we are still alive and doing all that we can to aid in the great movement for the help of our people. If you are not a subscriber to the Planet, you should enter your name at once. It is only $2.00 per year, prepaid to any part of the United States. Women of easy virtue, who demand the same social recognition in a social sense as is accorded to men will have a long way to travel in the Southland to find devotees of this slogan. People who talk peace and yet prepare for war cannot be trusted to promote peace. This applies to Americans and also to Germans and Frenchmen, in fact it applies to every-body. The Ku Klux Klan seems to be trying to make Governor Walton of Oklahoma another Gov. Taylor of Kentucky. The latter had to escape from his own State and find an asylum in Indiana. He was never extradicted. The French Government seems to be getting desperate and it is prepared to go any length to force the Germans to terms. The outlook is that a revolution will result and then France hopes to have an excuse for throwing French legions in Germany and destroying properly that will cause the Teutons to hate and despise them for many generations to come. As we understand it. His Excellency E. Lee Trinkle, Governor of Virginia as the official head of all citizens is interested in the welfare of any portion of them. He is desirous that the habit of thrift among the colored popee shall be promoted and that no disaster shall overtake them in any legitimate endeavor to make themselves better citizens of this Grand Old Commonwealth. To this end, he has expressed the hope that some way, some plan may be worked out to bring about the protection of the depositors and stockholders of the Mechanics Savings Bank. As to what is best to be done, he is leaving this to the receivers, the patriotic white citizens, who under the leadership of Col. C. R. Keiley are doing so much to bring about the rehabilitation of the bank and to the Baptist Ministers' Conference Committee, under the chairmanship of Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby. His Honor, George Ainslie, Mayor of Richmond city occupies substantially the same position. With the help of God and the depositors themselves, reinforced by patriotic citizens of this community there is no reason why the hopes of these distinguished citizens should not be realized. THE POSITION OF THE RECEIVERS. In order that there may be no mis conception of the position of the receivers of the Mechanics Savings Bank it may be well to state that they occupy the position of being agents of the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond, that they are not in a position to advance plans or to make suggestions relative to the vacating of the receivership or the rehabilitation of the bank. They may have their personal views but officially, they cannot express them. They desire to help the colored people in any way they can without compromising this position. They are ready and willing to transmit officially to the Chancery Court of Richmond such a plan or plans as may be officially submitted to them. In order though for them to make a recommendation in the matter, it will be necessary for this plan or plans to be accompanied with the necessary number of waivers, together with evidences that all of the other provisions in the plan can be carried out. When this is done, then they will be on a position to give a more definite statement as to their opinion in the matter. THAT CAMPAIGN DRIVE A body of colored citizens have had the temerity to organize one of the most remarkable campaigns ever staged in this section of the country. They propose to give Richmond that which Philadelphia has in the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital—and that which Washington, D.C., has in the Friedman's Hospital. In doing this, they propose to erect a testimonial to the first female physician who passed the Board of Medical Examiners in this State. Richmond has other hospitals, but Richmond has no hospital under the exclusive active control of the many colored physicians and surgeons who have graduated from some of the leading institutions of this country. For this reason, they are asking the public to subscribe, contribute or donate $250,000.00 to establish a first-class hospital with all modern appurtenances, buildings and surroundings. Will the colored people rally and do this? If they do, their white neighbors will assist. The campaign will be of short duration, during the intensive drive which has been planned and is now about to be consummated. Dr. Miles B. Jones a veteran physician, is directing the movement with able assistants at the touch of his elbow. The need of the institution is apparent to all who are acquainted with existing conditions. Medical and surgical attention may be secured in the colored annexes of our white medical institutions, but there is no institution at present where the large body of colored physicians and surgeons can have lee-way and free-hand to go night and day to look after their patients. When they fail to have a hospital in which these patients can be properly looked after, they surrender the right and the privilege to minister to their wants professionally. It is to be hoped that every citizen, especially colored ones, who from racial loyalty, will readily support such a movement and the white citizens who delight in seeing their colored neighbors prosper. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars is a large amount, but it is not too large an amount for the realization of the hopes of the promoters. The payment of this money will necessarily be extended over many years, and it is essentially necessary that the immediate expenses of the institution shall be met, and after that, that a regular income shall be available. Hospitals are not dividend-paying propositions. They are established in the interest of humanity. No one knows when he may be called upon to occupy a bed in one of these institutions and then he will be able to appreciate the value of such an establishment. We hope that petty differences may disappear; that the matter of management will not be raised. This can come after a realization of the hopes of the promoters. For this reason, we are urging the colored people of this city and state to do what they can to aid the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA movement. Those who are too poor to give can at least say a good word to induce others to contribute. Solicitors will visit in a house to house canvass in a mighty effort to bring about the realization of the hopes of the promoters of this gigantic movement. Locking at the matter from the proper standpoint, $250,000.00 is rather a modest sum to establish a first-class hospital in our midst. The buildings and equipment will necessarily cost more than this but there are other channels through which additional contributions may be expected to come. Let the work go forward. Let Richmond have a first-class hospital under first-class management, with our competent physicians in charge, and with their patients who have hospital needs able to knock upon the doors and secure admission therein. HELD WITH WHITES FOR SLAYING CITY MARSHALL (Preston News Service) Prescott, Ark., Nov.—Lark Butler is being held along with three white men for the slaying of City Marshal Fred Murrah on September 26. Eugene Butler, who admitted taking part in the fight, died from wounds received when attempting to escape from officers after his arrest. It is said that the white men owned and operated a still and the Negroes were employed as helpers. When the officers raided the still on September 26 a gun fight ensued resulting in the death of Murrah and Butler. City and County officials had been en deavoring for a number of months to break up the illegal making of wh's key in Lackland. BISHOP GAREY HOLDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. (Preston News Service.) Nashville, Tenn. 10n. 14. The fifty-first session of the Tennessee annual conference closed here last Sunday at St. Jude's Church, presidec over by the Rev. A. J. Cormack of Chicago. Several connectional offices of the church attended the conference and delivered addresses. "ROBED MEN DELIVERED PRIS ONERS,"—MUS. JACKSON. (Preston News Service.) Washington D. C., Nov. 14. "About midnight I saw forty robed men deliver the prisoners. The whole county is rotten and I wish we could take them all out and lynch them," declared Mrs. Helen Jackson, a prisoner, to officials following the jail delivery here last Wednesday night. Among the Negroes who escaped were: Herbert Henderson, James Harris, Melvin Walker and Joe Ballor, and eight white prisoners. Every available man of the Arlington county police force is on the outlook for the escaped prisoners. It is said that the delivery was effected from the outside. The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1233 Orleans Street, Baltimore Maryland NEGRO STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. To Our Fellow Teachers: Thus we are facing our 36th Annual Session, and take this method to appeal to you for your attendance. Sessions will be held at Armstrong High School W. Leigh St. Richmond, VA. November 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 1923. Let us come and hear some of the leading educators of the day. Board and lodging $2.00 per day. Supt. 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He closed a series of sermons from the book of Genesis. He explained the most perplexing questions arising therein in the satisfaction of all who heard these marvel-as sermons. This series of sermons was of great benefit to the public and the Bible Class, which meets every Friday evening in the auditorium of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. All are invited to be present and share the blessings derived from the Bible Class and Teachers Meetings. Our church feels very proud of this master minded teacher of God's Word. The offering at Mt. Zion November 4th, was $143.11. Mr. George Faulkner, of Washington, D. C., 244 Senators' Office Building was in Roanoke last week end. He spent some time with his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pointer, of 151 Madison Avenue, N. W. and left for Washington Sunday night with the Senator and wife. He was interviewed Saturday night by the Planet Agent, and his story of childhood and young manhood was very interesting. There was quite a grand display in the city Monday, Armistice Day. It is in communication of the ending of the World's War and the slaughter of human souls. Miss Maggie Dehaven and Mrs. Martha Washington left for Charleston, W. Va. to attend the West Virginia Conference. They were joined by Mrs. Patterson, of Rocky Mount, the sister of Mrs. Washington. They left over the Virginia Friday evening, the 9th. Miss Maggie Dehaven royally entertained the A. M. E. Sewing Circle A luxurious repast was served after the business of the evening was completed. About 20 members were present. Mr. Mack Bonds, of Tenth Avenue has been confined several days with lumbago, but is improving. Mrs. Berta Beverley, of 418 Ninth Avenue, N. W. who has been indisposed the past ten days, is convalescing. Mrs. Lillian A. Bartee, of 226 Fifth Avenue, N. W. is slightly improved. Mrs. Turner, of Norfolk Avenue, who has been sick the past three weeks is improved. Mrs. Violet Myers, 208 Gilmer Avenue, N. W. spent ten days in Columbus, Ohio visiting her daughter. Mrs. Little Mason, of Jordan's Alley is much indisposed this week. Miss Lucy Baker, of the same address, who has been quite sick is able to be up and around her room. Mrs Elise Wright, of Vinton, Va. died at Burrell Memorial Hospital November 11, at 3:50 A. M., from an obstetrical operation. The infant also died shortly afterward. A grand revival has been in progress at Mr. Zion Baptist Church the past week, where men and women are being called to the Master's service by the promulgation and warnings of the Gospel. Rev. W. W. Hicks, the pastor makes an encouraging report of the services thus far and has high hopes of a mighty breaking of Satan's forces and a wonderful victory for the Master's Cause in Roanoke. Mrs Adred Meadows, of Roanoke, has been quite indisposed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Lee Dugger, 207 Fifth Avenue, N. W. She is somewhat improved. Mr. Grover Childress, of Third Avenue, who was operated on at Burrell Memorial Hospital has been reported seriously ill. Mr. Clarence Burgg, who has been ill at his home at 225 1-2 Third Avenue, N. W. is still sick, but has accepted Christ as his Personal Savour and wishes the Christians to pray for him. He has joined Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Mr. Jackson Mitchell, 705 Eighth Avenue, who was converted during the revival at First Baptist Church, was received into Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church and baptized last Sabbath and cast his lot with his wife in the same class. Mr. Peter Abbott, of Ninth Avenue who has been quite sick, sees on the road to recovery and wishes to thank all the friends who administered to his comfort in any way, especially those who sat up with him and prayed for him. He wishes to thank them again and again. Mrs. Beulah Lawson died Sunday night, November 11, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ophelia Robertson of 318 Fifth Avenue, N. W. Funeral services were held Thursday at High Street Baptist Church at 2:00 P. M. She was a faithful member of the Church and Missionary Circle. Mrs. Walls, of Eleventh Street is much improved at this writing. The Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Brithroome meets on the second and fourth Friday nights in each month. This organization was gotten up by the young men of the church, whose visions of the future needs of the church have prompted them to thus organize. The older men of the church feel elated over the efforts set forth by these loyal-hearted young men, of whom Attorney Jacob L. Reid is president. Yes, Salvasen is the remedy of this season and any one will act wise to give it a trial if they are in need of a medicine at all. It relieves where others fall. M. Stanfield, Agent. memory of my dear mother, Jane Bruce. Two years ago today my dear mother left me and oh, how sad and lonely the hours have been since mother journeyed to the spirit world. Oft her tender hand has touched me in a vision or a dream. But I know some day I'll meet her in that land of pure delight. Tw., years ago. November 13, 1921 my mother slept away. Her Daughter and Husband, Mr. Samuel Bruce and Mrs. Catherine Stanfield. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Mrs. Clyde Perry and little son Leanne left Thursday for Columbus, to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. James Bourne left last Saturday for Bluefield, W. Va., to visit relatives. Miss Ella Mae Page and Mrs. Mammie Haley who have been visiting in W. Va., returned Saturday; they report a pleasant trip. Mrs. Aaron Galloway and children after visiting Richmond and other points East returned last week. Mr. Nathaniel Spurlock left last Tuesday for his home, Washington D. C., after spending some time with his aunt, Miss Emma Wrencher. Mrs. Cynthia Broady left Tuesday for her home in W. Va., after visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Harper. Mrs. Florence Johnson is spending the week-end in Pulaski with her sister. Mrs. Mamie Sayles and daughter, Miss Lizzie Sirt left Thursday for an extended trip to Bluefield and Columbus. Miss Katbelene Jenkins of Pulaski and Mr. Eugene King of East Radford and others motored to the city Friday night and spent a few hours. Mrs. Kyle Johnson and daughter Miss Mary of Bluefield, W. Va., are visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell motored to Marion Monday to see the formers' mother. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Chapman are visiting in Pulaski this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wilson. Mr. R. A. Greene and mother have bought the home of Mr. Garrand Chapman on East Franklin street and will move soon. Mr. W. R. Gibson, Jr. and Mr. Bob Grubb motored to Pulaski Thursday. Mr. John P. Browne of Roanoke, arrived in the city Monday morning to see his sister Mrs. Ella Browne who is still confined to her room. Rev. Mrs. A. D. Price will preacm at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and night. This is Woman's Day November 18th, from start to finish. Let all the women of Wytheville hear this gospel minister. Misses Ileen Gynn and Virginia Step teau are on the sick list this week. Mrs. Flora Nickleson is confined to her bed with La-Gripe. Rev. T. W. Hebron left Monday for Norfolk, W. Va., on business. Mr. W. H. Stepteau made a business trip to Roanoke Tuesday. Mr. James A. Harper left Sunday morning for Bluefield, W. Va. to attend the marriage of Mr. Willie Williams. Mrs. Grace Beverly left Tuesday for Roanoke for a visit. The Teachers' Institute will be in session next Thursday and Friday; all the teachers in the county will be expected. The Superintendent, Prof. Crowdgy will speak both days. Mrs. Myriah Thompson and sisters, will remain in the Chapman home which was purchased by Mr. R. A. Green and mother. Mr. Charlie Seals of Marion passed thru the city Tuesday en route to Roanoke. Mrs. Morgan Pinkard who has been confined to her room for several days is out again. Read the Planet for news of interest. Will do you good in the future. LILLY LAND COMPUTER THE COLORED PERSON THE LOTS ON THE ADDITION AT We recently placed on the market COURT ADDITION to the CITY OF half of these lots have already been DITION is absolutely the closest it today, being only a short distance terms of $20 down and $10 per month without interest or taxes with an fee. This is your opportunity and we Roamoke Office at 634 MacBain B. We also have a number of choices the CITY OF BLUEFIELD, W. VA. the Bluefield Depot. This is also have a number of choice lots and the TON and BECKLEY, W. VA. In PANY has always provided good p the towns and cities that they have we refer you to our customers. We will pay your railroad fare be by giving you a receipt on your fin exceed $7.00, but if you can't go TON, W. VA., stating the property have one of our salesmen see you. LAND COMPANY WAS COLORED PEOPLE TO LIE BITS ON THE LINCOLN TION AT ROANOKE placed on the market 400 CHOICE LOT TION to the CITY OF ROANOKE, VA vals have already been sold. The LINC lately the closest in sub-division that a short distance from the center of own and 10 per month on each lot r or taxes with an insurance clause in o opportunity and we would suggest that at 634 MacBain Building at once and a number of choice lots in the LINC LUEFIELD, W. VA., located only a shi depot. This is also a wonderful prop of choice lots and truck farms in the CLEY, W. VA. In o her words, the LIV Ships provided good property for the Col cities that they have done business in our customers. Your railroad fare both ways to look at a receipt on your first monthly installment at if you can't go now, be sure and wr estating the property you are interested salesmen see you. LILLY LAND COMPANY WARNS ALL THE COLORED PEOPLE TO LOOK AT THE LOTS ON THE LINCOLN COURT ADDITION AT ROANOKE. VA. We recently placed on the market 400 CHOICE LOTS in the LINCOLN COURT ADDITION to the CITY OF ROANOKE, VA, and about one-half of these lots have already been sold. THE LINCOLN COURT ADDITION is absolutely the closest in sub-division that is on the market today, being only a short distance from the center of the city, sold on terms of $20 down and $10 per month on each lot regardless of price, without interest or taxes with an insurance clause in case of your death. This is your opportunity and we would suggest that you go to our Roamoke Office at 634 MacBain Building at once and look at these lots. We also have a number of choice lots in the LINCOLN ADDITION to the CITY OF BLUEFIELD, W. VA, located only a short distance from the Bluefield Depot. This is also a wonderful proposition. We also have a number of choice lots and farm farms in the CITIES OF PRINCETON and BECKLEY, W. VA. In our words; the LILLY LAND COMPANY has always provided good property for the Colored People in all the towns and cities that they have done business in and for reference we refer you to our customers. We will pay your railroad fare both ways to look at any of our property by giving you a receipt on your first monthly installment, fare not to exceed $7.00, but if you can't go now, be sure and write us at PRINCETON, W. VA., stating the property you are interested in and we will have one of our salesmen see you. Lilly Land Company FULTON NOTES The Superintendent of Mt. Calvary Baptist Sunday School requests that all of the mite boxes be turned in tomorrow, either in the morning or at 3:30 at which time a sacred concert will be given by some of the public school teachers, under the management of Miss Olivia Wooldridge and Mrs. Ellen Brown. 11:30 A. M. Our Pastor will preach, using for his text, "I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on?" Come out at 8:30 P. M. and have a great show. Last Sabbath at Calvary the Rev. --- HOME OFFICE: 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. C. B. Jefferson preached at 11:30 A. M. Tomorrow morning he will preach at Fairfield Baptist Church 1:30 P. M. the funeral services of Sister Louise White were held at the church. Rev. Cobbs preached a soul-srilling sermon. Prayer was offered by the Rev. G. W. Coleman. Scripture lesson by the pastor and the letter from the family was read by Rev. C. B. Jefferson. Our sister had been a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for 25 years. She professed religion when she was very young. Two beautiful sabs were sung by Mrs. Elizabeth Cobbs and Mrs. Ethel Lewis. A verbal re THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA PRINCETON. W. VA 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." olution, coming from the Fulton Lily Beneficial Society, No. 1 was delivered by Mr. A. D. Daniel. Resolutions were also read from Adelia's Fold, No. 16, S and D. of B. and the Fulton Jubilee Songsters Club, of which our sister was a member. 8:30 P. M. The Rev. J. H. Johnson, the boy preacher of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, preached an excellent and powerful sermon at Calvary. He was accompanied by his friend and comrade, the Rev. C. L. Ackon, of the same church, who is only a boy. Sister Katie Bridges, also a member of our church, passed to the Great Beyond last week. Her body was shipped to Wilson Mills, N. C. for burial. Resolutions from the church were sent with the remains. She was a member of the Fulton Beneficial Female Auxiliary and the Fulton Council, No. 117 S. L. O. St. L. Tomorrow 3:30 P. M., Rev. C. A. Cobbs, B. Th, will preach at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Subject, "Ezekiel in the Valley of Dry Bones" Services at Union Level Baptist Church tomorrow; Sunday School, 9:30 A. M.; Preaching, 11:30 A. M.; Communion 3:30 P. M. RISING MT. ZION NOTES Our communion service was largely attended; we were pleased to note that quite a few visitors were in the congregation. This leaves only one more Sunday in this year for such a service; let us look forward in anticipation of a wonderful service on that time. At our Wednesday night prayer service we were glad to have with us Rev. C. E. Jefferson who delivered a very inspiring sermon. Some of the sick are: Mrs. Rosa P. Hagans, Suenne Jones and Mrs. Mary Booker. In sad but loving memory of our beloved grand-mother, Mrs. Mary A Banke, who fell asleep six years ago November 17 1917. Grand Children. Mrs. M. E. DUNSTON. MRS. A. E. BRAXTON. MRS. C. L. DILLARD. A. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., Nov. 13.—A splendid crowd attended the services at Mr. Olive last Sunday. Mr. Robert Corbin and Miss Manie Hill were married at the pastor's home last Sunday at 7 P. M. Many friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Brown, Messrs Joseph Lawson, James Smith, J. W. Redmond, C. S. Lawson, Messrs Isabel Lawson and Martha Eunis were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Lawson last Sunday. Mrs. Susie Broaddus left for the North last Monday. Mrs. Eliza Ruffin continues quiteick. Miss Nancy Harvey left for Washing ton a few days ago. Mrs. Maria Hill's home and contents were destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. JOHN MITCHELL. JR. Great Camp $250,000 The Sarah G. J. Hospital End Ministers H Colored F 18 months time Five Years for Colored Patients Int pectus and Send Help. SARAH G. JONES M. Baker St.,---Betwe at Campaign D 50,000 The G Sarah G. Jones Men Capital Endorsed by Ministers Here and Colored Physicians Months time to Pay P e Years for Endowme ed Patients Interested. Read and Send Help. H G. JONES MEMORIAL HOS Ker St.,---Between 4th and 5th Great Campaign Drive! $250,000 The Goal The Sarah G. Jones Memorial Hospital Endorsed by 50 Ministers Here and 22 Colored Physicians 18 months time to Pay Pledges Five Years for Endowment Colored Patients Interested. Read the Prospectus and Send Help. SARAH G. JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Baker St.----Between 4th and 5th Sts. Mr. Christopher Nuble lost his barn and contents by fire a few days ago. Miss Georgia Roane left for Washington last Friday. Mr. Alfred Tunstall returned from Philadelphia last Saturday. Rev. H. M. Ruffin has been called to the pastorate of the New Morning Star Baptist Church. Misses Julia and Bessie Jones spent the week-end with their parents. In Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, Henry Clay Holmes who departed this life five years ago October 28, 1918. You have gone and left us all alone. Yet in love I see your smiling face. While in sorrow I have this lonesome place to face. Death has robbed us of our dear father. Whom we loved so dear. --- Campaign Drive! TO The Goal Jones Memorial Horsed by 50 Were and 22 Physicians to Pay Pledges for Endowment Interested. Read the Pros- MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, en 4th and 5th Sts. And since his death the thought of him Filled your eyes with tears Filled our eyes with tears. It was hard to part with you, Oh, so hard to see you die; But I hope some day to meet you In the sweet bye and bye. In my heart his memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear father, That we do not think of you. Oh could we open wide the grave, And see thy face once more, And hear thy voice is all I crave. As in the days of yore. No one knows the silent heart-ache, Only those who have lost can tell. Oh, the grief that is borne in silence Of the one we loved so dear. You are gone but not forgotten. Never shall your memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall always linger Around the grave where you are laid His loving daughter, —MARY FRANK HOLMES --- FIVE 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. VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY OUTCLASSES ATLANTA IN SENSATIONAL SCORELESS TIE Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. ATLANTA, GA., Nov. 10.—The mighty Union Panther invaded the Atlanta University's rendezvous and battled to a thrilling sorrelless tie today at the Ponce De Leon grid arena before several thousand enthusiastic grid fans. The red and steel aggregation from Virginia completely outclassed and outplayed their hosts in this mighty struggle for the supremacy of the middle or far Southern elevens and a glance at the statistics of the memorable battle reveals the fact that Union made 15 "firsts in ten" while Atlanta made only 3. A fumble by Union on Atlanta's 4 yard Mue probably snatched away a touchdown for the Virginiaians. The luminary in the game was "Bob" Miller, who tackled all over the field and was a real power in the lil' Williams, the big fullback starred for the Georgians as well as his teammate who was also a menace to the Underdogs. Al Fentress' injury in the second quarter, slowed up the red and steel backfield, to a degree. The long trip apparently slowed up the Virginiaians to a certain extent. Barkdale played well for Union, especially on the defensive. Harry Boffman showed brilliantly in the backfield, Martin, the stellar back, was retarded on account of minor injuries to his leg. Union's team appeared to be one of the greatest defensive aggregations ever seen in action, and, at no stage of the game did they allow the Georgians to get within 20 yards of their goal. The line-up: UNION— 0—ATLANTA W. A. Smith L. E. Lamar Bawdale L. T. Ford W. J. Smith L. G. Montgomery Brooks C. . Leake Miller R. G. Riley Houston R. T. Reeves Corrothers R. E . Cloy Martin L. H. B. Yates Bomman R. H. B. Morgan Derritt Q. B. Lang Fentress F. B. Williams PRAIRIE VIEW WINS FROM SAMUEL HOUSTON COLLEGE. PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS.—In a game filled with thrills the fast Prairie View College team beat Sam- Agents Wanted Everywhere uel Houston College here by a score of 6 to 0. The game was well played by both teams and hotly contested throut the entire four quarters. Prairie View received the kick on their 25 yard line and were downed on the 35 yard line. On straight line bucks and tackle plays Prairie View rushed the ball to Samuel Houston's 15 yard line. Here they were held for downs. Samuel Houston kicked, the kick went wild and bounds and was brought in on Samuel Houston's 20 yard line. Here Prairie View lashed it to the 2 yard line. And Thomas went off right tackle for the only one of the game. A try for point failed. The second quarter ended with the ball in the middle of the field, in Samuel Houston's possession. Prairie View received the kick on the opening of the second half and was held for downs, kicking. Samuel Houston took new courage here, and with successive off-tackle plunges carved the ball to Prairie View's 3 yard line. Prairie View's line braced here and held for three downs. Samuel Houston tried a drop kick on the fourth down which was blocked. The last quarter ended with Prairie View making wide end runs and on Samuel Houston's 40 yard line. The standing stars for Samuel Houston were at full whose great defensive work was the strength of the team. Newton and Holmes, whose offensive power did all the gaining for Samuel Houston. For Prairie View the tackling of O'Neil and the work of Thomas, Green Walker, Arnold and Dillon stood out most prominent. Samuel Houston Prawler View Askey (C) C Dillons Howell R. G. S. Ewell Hawkins R. T. Frankts Davis R. E. Pearson Goul L. G. Arnold Madock L. T. Hunter Jackson L. E. Owens Lankford Q. B. C. Ewell Haben R. H. B. Pollard Newton L. H. B. Thomas Walton F. B. Martin Referee—L. C. Carter (Knoxville College); Umpire—H. Thomas (Bishop College); Headlinesman—T. F. Hoffer (State College.) THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA (Preston News Service) ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 15—Fris Pollard, former All-American halfback was in the uniform of the Melrose Football Club last week but refused to take any part in the game, and was sent toench. It is reported that the Melrose athleticies offered Pollard $300 for the game and he stood out for $500. IS HAMPTON AGAIN HEADED TOWARDS C, I. A. A. CROWN (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 15.—Hampton, last year's C. I. A. A. champs, in the school which produces some of the greatest football teams in the history of the race, is seemingly set, on another championship. Last week Hampton wrecked the dope and the hopes of Lincoln University, when they were returned winners 7-3 in one of the most sensational football games of the season. Hampton especially this year seems to have the knack of coming from behind with just enough punch to score a victory. In two games played, just before the Lincoln classic, Hampton managed to win 7-6; the unerring toe of Gunn and Paine turning the trick. Hampton has still to meet Howard and Union Universities, the third of the "Big Three." Will she duplicate her feat of last year and again win the C. I. A. A. honors? STATE NORMAL EASY WINNER. The State Normal Tigers easily defeated Birmingham Industrial High by the score of 26 to 0. Normal's defense was impenetrable, the 'Magic City' boys' only first down coming in the final period on a well executed forward pass. On the other hand, the Tigers mixed end runs, forward passes and off tackle plays that could not be stopped on account of the wonderful interference; Normal making ten first downs in the first half and fifteen in the last half. N. Cooley was the outstanding star and greatest ground gainer, accounting for two touchdowns while Moore and R Johnson each added one. Legge. Moore and Wallace played a great game. For Birmingham, Love at right --- end was a star, frequently getting his man behind the line of scrimmage. STATTE NORMAL--26 BIRMINGHAM IND. HIGH--9 N. Cooley ..... L. E. ..... Edwards Redding ..... L. T. ..... Peck Eskridge ..... L. G. ..... Burch Campbell ..... C. ..... Cleveland Fritz ..... R. G. ..... Coleman Hall ..... R. T ..... Steen Wallace ..... R. E ..... Love Moore ..... Q. B ..... Hollins Loper ..... L. H. ..... Weatherly R. Johnson ..... R. H. ..... Finley Bailey ..... F. B. ..... Dan Hooks Galley Substitute: State Normal: W A Beauty Secret LONG FINE HAIR Thousands are successfully using the wonderful preparation that changes short, coarse hair into long, lovely, silky tresses. Gives the hair a beautiful, glossy sheen, stops dandruff and itching scalp, and puts glowing health into brittle, lifeless hair. This truly marvelous preparation is called EXELENTO QUININE POMADE You can quickly obtain straight, silky, beautiful hair if you use Exelento. Another great beauty help is EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTIFIER, a delightful cream that removes skin blemishes and clears up dark, sallow complexions. At your druggist's, or sent postpaid, for 25c, for either Pomade or Beautifier. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particulars Cooley for Loper; Legree for Bailey; W. Cooley for R. Johnson; E. Johnson for W. Cooley; Driver for E. Johnson; Birmingham: Avery for Cleveland; Hutchinson for Peck; Wing for Love; Harper for Coleman; Ellis for Weathrly. Touchdowns: R. Johnson N. Cooley (2). Moore. Points after touchdown: Legree. Moore. Outstanding players: Normal: N. Cooley (outstanding) Legree, Moore. Moore. Birmingham; Official: Burlingame. Burlingame. kegee.) Umpire McCall (Florida, Headlinesman B. E. Prade, (Tuskegee,.) Timekeepers. Williams, (Normal, Burnett) (Birmingham.) CANADIAN WINS WALKING TITLE (Preston News Service) New York, Nov. 9.—William Plan for years recognized as America's great est walker was forced to relinquish his title here last week, when Phillip Granville, dark-skinned walking champion from Hamilton, Ont., and a product of Coach Crompton who prepared the great George Goulding for most of his races, journeyed down from Canada to win the national walking honors at the Macombs Dam Park meet. Granville who has the typical Goulding spindle legs, but a powerful pair of shoulders, walked a splendid race, except he was cautioned twice for not holding to the ground. These cautions caused Granville to employ a flat-footed motion rather than the loose hip motion. This lessened his time considerably. Granville's brilliant performance proved the real surprise of the day, many had picked Mike Fekete Pastime, A. C. star, to win the race. Granville secured the lead in the first mile and showed his true form and mettle when he refused to relinquish his lead for a second because of the gruelling pace set by Fekete. Fekete lost by two yards. Plant was in the lead but little, and was fifty yards behind the two leaders at the finish. At the same meet, Willie Ritola won the ten-mile run and came within four fifths of a second of equalling the record set by Hannes Kolehmainen in 1913. Ritola's record for the distance was 51:04 1-5. SIKI MAY NOT DRAW WELL. (Preston News Services) New York, Nov. 10.—Unless Battling --- JOURNAL TO KEEP IN JUST SUCH A SERVICE N AND CRUSADER SER- LL KEEP YOU POSTED. Richmond, Va. Sikit, Senegalese light-heavyweight adjusts himself to the fact that he must prepare for ring bouts just as any other boxer must, local followers of fistlana are liable to miss the opportunity of seeing the conquerer of Georges Carpenter in action here. This is the anouncement of the State Athletic commission. It is also the advice which the commission has imparted to Sikit in his visits to the headquarters of the boxing officials. Sikit has been informed that the commission will not act upon his application for a license until the afternoon of November 20. the date set for his 15-round encounter with Kid Norfolk. rugged Baltimore pugilist. The uncertainty of the condition of Sikit is the reason the commission advances for this delay in acting upon the application. The boxing board wants to be convinced that Sikit will be in physical condition to give the public a true exhibition before it will issue him a license. COMMONWEALTH A C. LOSES. (Preston News Service) New York, Nov.—The Italian Catholic Five showed a clean pair of heels to the Commonwealth A. C. here last week when they trotted away on the long end of a 33-25 score. Fiall an Jenkins played best for the Commonwealth. POSEY'S TEAM LOSES FIRST. (Preston News Service) Wheeling. W. W. Nov.—Cum Posey's Homestead Grays football team lost their first big game of the season here last Sunday when they are defeated by the Wheeling A. A.'s in the games ever witnessed here, 9-6. Before more than 5,000 fans. All of the scoring was done in the last quarter. CHICAGO WILL HAVE SEMI-PRO BASKET BALL TEAM. Chicago: III. Nov.-According to an announcement coming out of this city, Chicago will be represented on the court this season with one of the most prestigious teams in the country, playing next season in the court. The team will be composed of players of great worth and merit, including Hubbard, Bluntt and others of this class. Plans Stops COLDS LaGrippe Influenza Pneumonia Keep strong. Be healthy and free from winter complaints. Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine is the quickest acting, most dependable cold remedy. What Hill's does for million it will do for you. Getred box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait. Price 30 cents. CASCARA QUININE W. H. HILL CO. DESTROPT, MISCU. are already under way to arrange a series of games with the champion Loesnid quintet and the Commonwealth club of New York. CLEM JOHNSON STOPPED BY HERMAN. (Preston News Service) Kennwood Armory Minneapolis. Minn.. Nov.-Clem Johnson, colored heavyweight, was stopped here Friday night in the eighth round by 'Tiny' Her man, 226 pound heavyweight, in the first mixed bout since boxing was legalized in this State in 1915. Although completely outclassed after his second round, Johnson showed real gameness and stamina. HAMPTON'S THERD TEAM WINS. Hampton, Va., Nov. 10.—Before a majority of the student body and several hundred roots, Hampton's third team defeated the fast Union High School team of Hampton, Va., 21-2. Hampton kicked to Union, who made three successive first downs before Hampton held for downs. On a series of diversified plays the third team worked down to the 6-yard line and Dyson carried the ball over in the first 7 minutes of play. Dyson intercepted a forward pass and raced 60 yards a touchdown again in the first half. Hampton's third team got the other touchdown on a recovered fumble. Lee scooped up ball and ran 30 yards for the third touchdown. Baker secured the extra point, other each touchdown by the dropkick kick. Robinson, Dyson, Lee and McKenzie starred for Hampton. Smith was the star for Union High School. Union secured her two points on a safety, downing a Hampton man behind the goal. after fumbling a punt. For Other Sports See Page 8. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SEVEN ```markdown ``` 1/2 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. ---