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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XLI, NO. 1 In Local Churches. "REGENERATION AND ITS MEANING." REV. DR. STOKES DISCOURSES UPON THE NEW BIRTH. EX- POUNDS FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST DOCTRINE. The Ebenezer Baptist Church was filled with a large and appreciative audience last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, even the galleries being packed. The collection is lifted, in this church at the commencement of the services, instead of at the close. The choir, led by Mr. W. D. Jones, sang choice selections. On the rostrum sat the pastor, Rev W. H. Stokes, Ph. D. and Rev. J. J. Carter. The latter made the announcements and read the notices, including the naming of visitors in the congrega- tion. He reported that the Bible Class had raised $238.67. He also announced that Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, of Washington, would preach there on Thanksgiving Day at 12 and 8 P. M. "TAKE YOUR TIME" The choir then sang Hymn 206 white the heavy voice of Rev. Dr. Stokes added, "The tune of Dover." As Leader Jones began, he again said, "Take your time." He wanted a slow melody and he get it. Then he added jus' before the singing of the last verse, "Ring it out, children; ring it out!" Rev. Stokes arose and said, "For the last two Sundays, we have been speaking to you upon the early stages of a Christian's life." He took his text from John 3rd chapter and 3rd and 5th verses; "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." and again, "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." "Marvel not that I say unto thee, ye must be born again." THE QUESTION OF REGENERATION He then proceeded to discuss regeneration. "The terms, 'from above' and 'born again' may mean the same and may be used synonymously. We have the new creature, the begotten of God coming out of the darkness to the marvelous light and becoming the sons of God. Regeneration does not carry with it that a man can be regenerated by his intellectual life, per se. Regeneration means the quickening of his moral and spiritual life. It means that man got on of harmony out of gear with the spiritual things. He found himself going farther and farther away from God. GETTING BACK TO GOD He wanted to get back to God. He must pass the fires of persecution. He must have himself subjected to and under the influence of God. He must be begotten by the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who is the agent of God. It is He, who batters down the sinful things. I like to see it as it is brought in a laboratory. We take the test tubes and put in 2 parts Hydrogen and 1 of Oxygen and we have water. Put in the right proportions in your life and you get regeneration. If the individual comes trusting God and throwing himself upon the promises of God, he will find himself free from sin and shame and he will cry out, "I am a new creature in Jesus Christ." THE WAY OF ESCAPE Jesus said, "I would have hovered thee under My wing as a hen hovereth her brood and ye would not." The Holy Spirit hovers us by means which give us the truth. You stand upon an open volcano and then He shows you the way of escape. Many of you did a lot of things that were unnecessary, but you were trying to shake yourself out but you could not do it until the Holy Spirit laid you upon the anvil of truth and hammered you into a new creature. I often think of the operation of the surgeons. You are placed under ether and you think you are gone, but he brings you around. THE QUERY OF NICODEMUS You get to a point in life that you do not know what to do. You do not know whether to go forward or backward. Then when you look to God and the Holy Spirit passes by and touches you, and you find yourself generated a new creature. Regeneration is not the result of intellect. He told of the visit of Nicodemus, the wise man, to Jesus, "How is it possible? How can a man enter into his mother's womb and be born again?" It is a mystery. This new birth is not a gradual process. It is instantaneous. That which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of the spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I say unto thee, ye must be born again. INSTANTANEOUS BIRTH You are born at once. Some people believe that regeneration is a gradual process, that you may be regenerated and not know it. I do not believe it. I repeat, regeneration is an instantaneous act done at (Continued on Page 5.) SHARON CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, November 25th, Location: Corner of Leigh 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 "The Line of Least Resistance. 6:00 P. M. The Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Sacred Concert by the pupil of Armstrong High School under the direction of Mrs. K. G. Connor Mrs. F. R. Richardson, Manager. Regular Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. You are welcome. Come and bring your friends. A glad hand awaits the prayer within our rates. Rev, R. H. Johnson M. A. B. D. Pastor, W. L. Johnson Cl. ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH. Pythian Castle, Sunday, November 25th, 727 N. Third St. Communion. 9:30 A. M. A Wide Awake Sunday School. A. B. Jones Superintendent. 11:30 A. M. Sermon. subject: "The Non-returning Ruth," Rev. E. D. Cafee. A. B. 3:30 P. M. Communion and a Glorious song service. 8:30 P. M. Sermon "Push Out a Litte From the Shore." The Pilgrim Journey Jubilee Singer will furnish music. Large gatherings at all these services expectel. 11:30 A. M. Thursday, November 29th. Thanksgiving exercises. All the people are welcome at all times. GREAT EVANGELIST HERE REV. TAYLOR PREACHES. Rev. W. H. V. B. Taylor missionary of Mt. Bethel Association, a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Washington D. C. has been conducting revival meetings at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis pastor. No such arousal of divine interest has been noted in this church in twenty years and he will be heartily we come here at any time. --- MR. WATT TERRY COMING TO Richmond. Watch The Planet for the date. PROMINENT WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN. --- (Preston News Service) Dora Ala, Nov.—Mrs. Mary Lanton was instantly killed last Tuesday night while riding in her automobile with her husband and some of their friends when at East Thomas the auto mobile was struck by a freight train. Mrs. Lanton's body was taken to an undertaking establishment in Bessemer. They were returning from a wedding in North Birmingham when the accident occurred. Mrs. Lanton is a prominent business woman in this city and well liked by members of both races for her fairness and uprightness of character. All of the victims were taken to the Birmingham General Hospital where it is found they were more or less seriously hurt. Slight hope is held out for the recovery of Mr. Lanton. The automobile was completely demolished. The occupants of the car were hurled several yards down the track. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1923 SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VA. GRANTS A WRIT OF ERROR Will Review Finding of Lower Court.... General Rejoicing Among the Colored Folks. The Commonwealth of Virginia. We command you, that from all further proceedings on a judgment pronounced by the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond on the 15th day of May, 1923 in a prosecution by the Commonwealth against John Mitchell, Jr., for a felony, wherein the Commonwealth was Plaintiff JOHN MITCHELL, Jr., Defendant, and you altogether supersede, which judgment before the judges of our Supreme Court of Appeals, in the City of Richmond, for cause of error in the same to be corrected, on petition of said defendant we have caused to come. We also command you that you give notice to the said defendant that she be before the Judges of our said Supreme Court of Appeals at the City aforesaid forthwith then and there to have a re-hearing of the whole matter in the judgment aforesaid contained. And have then there this writ. Witness, H. Stewart Jones, Clerk of our said Supreme Court of Appeals, at Richmond, this 17th day of November, 1923 and in the 148th year of the Commonwealth. H. STEWART JONES, C. C. Memo: Said supersedeas, however, is not to operate to discharge the prisoner from custody, if in custody; nor to release his bail, if out on bail. Teste: H. Stewart Jones, Clerk Court. A copy--Teste: H. Stewart Jones, Clerk Court. Greetings:- We command you, ment pronounced by the 15th day of May, against John Mitchell, was Plaintiff. JOHN MITCHELL, which judgment before in the City of Richmond rected, on petition or also command you that she be before the Judic the City afcreased for of the whole matter in have then there this Witness, H. Stew of Appeals, at Richmond the 148th year of the Memo: Said supercharge the prisoner from his bail, if out on bail Teste: A copy- The Supreme Court of Appeals, in session here Saturday November 17th, 1923 handed down a unanimous decision awarding a writ of error in the case of John Mitchell, Jr., who was convicted in the Hustings Court of this City May 1, 1923 of making a false entry upon the books of the Mechanics Savings Bank, which books had never been in his keeping. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, although he repeatedly denied being guilty of the offense. This sets aside and annuls the sentence and the case will be fully reviewed by the Supreme Court itself. There was general rejoicing among practically all of the colored people and among the many white friends of the accused who hastened to congratulate him. GETTING A SIGNATURE President John Mitchell, Jr. was visiting depositor, John Henderson, who resides in the neighborhood of Wallace's Grove, just East of the Valentine's Meat Juice plant and later heard the good news. Attorney R Lynch Montague, chief counsel in the case, who has worked so strenuously in conjunction with his colleagues in the case was elated. Telegrams came in later from friends out of the city. The news spread all over the city in a twinkling. Mrs. Robinhse Cogbill, of 1017 Hull Street, continues very sick. —Mr. John Smith of Manquin King William County, Va., called on us. —Mr. Charles S. Cuney of Washington D. C., was in the city last week. MR. WATT TERRY COMING TO Richmond. Watch The Planet for the date. —Mrs. E. M. Dudley, the wife of Rev. J. W. Dudley, of 1716 Everett Street, South Richmond, who has been sick for several months, is improving and out again. RICHMOND'S COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICES At Ebenezer Baptist Church, Corner Judah and Leigh Streets. The Community Thanksgiving Services will be conducted this year, as in former years at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, corner Judah and Leigh Sts. Wm. H. Stokes, Ph. D., Minister. Thanksgiving Day Thursday. November 29th, at 12 noon and 8 P. M. The Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., of Washington D. C. will again deliver the sermons. The choir under the direction of Mr. W. D. Jones will render special music. The Minister invites you to these services. OLD FOLKS HOME DONATION DAY To have Donation Day Thursday. November 29th. Thanksgiving. The Afro American Old Folks Home 1115 W. Moore Street, Richmond, Va. will have Donation Day. Thursday, November 29th for the benefit of the Home. Donations of all kinds will be gladly received. It is earnestly hoped that sufficient means will be raised to provide for the inmates during the winter. See to it that you send you contribution. Help a worthy cause. Non-Sectarian. A charitable institution for all aged and infirmed regard less of their religious faith. Those who cannot support themselves and have no one to support them are taken absolutely free. This home is supported by voluntary contributions made by friends and the general public. Call and see us. J. C. RANDOLPH Pres. R. E. MORTON. Secretary. THANKSGIVING DINNER Ham Chicken and Oyster dinners will be served at the Fifth St. Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 8 P. M. Fifty Cents per plate. H. STEWART JONES, C. C. not to operate to disstody; nor to release erk Court. ones, Clerk Court. COGBILL-EPPS Mr. and Mrs. George Matthews Epps announce the marriage of their daughter, Vidia Allan to Mr. H. Kirkland Cogbill, Saturday, August the twenty-fifth, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-three, Washington, D. C. Reception, Monday, December 3 1923, 8:00 to 11:00 P. M. 204 East Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia. Friends invited. No cards. A GOOD WOMAN GONE Nashville, Tenn.—Mrs. Mariah J. Phillips mother of Rev. L. G. Jordon, departed this life Friday night the 16th inst. Mrs. Phillips was born at Marian, Ala., a slave, about 85 years ago, reared in Mississippi. For most of the time during the past 36 years she has lived with Dr. Jordon, her son in Mississippi, Texas and Philadelphia Pa., where she died. The funeral took place in that city Tuesday. REMOVAL NOTICE. Dr. W. J. Pettis wishes to announce the removal of his dental office from the Mechanics Bank Building to No. 201 E. Clay Street, corner of Second and Clay Streets. The entire first apartment of the building has been remodeled to provide Richmond with thoroughly modern and handsomely appointed dental parlors. Dr. Pettis will be glad to serve his patrons in his new office. LAST MEETING OF DEPOSITORS A meeting of the depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank will be held at the Fifth Street Baptist Church Tuesday November 27th. 1923 at 8:30 P.M. All depositors who have not signed are urged to be present as the petitions are now ready to be submitted to the Court. Prominent speakers will be present. A NEW HOSPITAL FOR COLORED PEOPLE. A MUCH NEEDED ASSET TO TH: COMMUNITY The Richmond Hospital, a stock co- poration, has been changed to the Sarah G. Jones Memorial a non- stock corporation and efforts are now being put forth to conduct a campaign for needed funds with which to erect a suitable building and to equip the same with modern hospital facilities. Permission for the conduct of this campaign has been given by the city authorities. The thirty or more colored physi- clians in the city are sadly in need of a place where they can practice and operate upon their patients, and the colored population of our city is large enough to require such a provision to be made for their benefit. The erection of the hospital above referred to, calls for liberal donations, therefore we are earnestly appealing to the public to help us secure the necessary funds with which to do the work. The campaign begins November 19th and ends November 30th, 1923. We regard this undertaking as a community effort, therefore we are calling upon each and every citizen for hearty co-operation and help in this movement which means so much to the health of our people in partic- ular and to the welfare of our community in general. As a result of your co- operation with us we hope that in a short while we may be able to point to a creditable hospital building at 406-E. 311 North Fourth hSt. DR. W. H. STOKES Lines DR. W. T. JOHNSON Sec ROLAND HAYES SINGS HERE. Rolanda B. Hope's the famous color ed chorus captivated and captured a large end appreciative music-loving audience of white and colored people at the City Auditorium last Monday night. No singer either, its super- ior or equals ever cropped. The Miss- erion Dixon Lane. He is a Georgetown who has won distinction abroad. His programme was as follows: PROGRAMME I.—(a.) Arletta (17th Century) Paci- adisi. (b.) When I Am Laid in Earth ("Dido and Aeneas"-16th Century.) Furcel; (c.) Would You Gain the Tender Creature ("Acis and Galatea") Hand- del. (d.) A Dream, Grieg. II.—(a.) Drink to Me Only With Tibne Eyes Arr. by Roger Quilter. (b.) O Mistress Mine, (Shakespeare Song) Roger Quilter. (c.) To Daises Roger Quilter Duisse, Roger Quitter. (d) It was a Lover and his Lass (Shakespeare's Song) Roger Quiller. III—(a) . . . us baum (in German) Schakman; "Der Nussbaum" ("The Walnut Tree") a maiden he from the tender blossom of a walnut tree the glad tidings that the next year will bring her fondest wish. (b) Zueignung (in German) Strauss, "Zueignung" (Devotion) is a fervent tribute to the ennobling influence of his beloved one. (c.) Le Reve (from the opera "Man on.") Maeset Des Griex, the nobleman has fallen in love with Manon the beautiful and unsophisticated country girl. In this aura he relates to her his visions of the happiness that might be theirs in some humble cottage. (d.) Sakura (Japanese Love Song,) Yoshinori (Matsuyama). NEGRO SPIRITUALS "Spirituals" are the spontaneous outbursts of intense religious fervor, and had their origin chiefly in camp meetings, revivals and other religious exercises. It is a serious misconception of their meaning and value to treat them as "comic songs" for through all these songs there breathes a hope a faith in the ultimate justice and brotherhood of man. IV.—(a.) Steel Away to Jesus, Arr. by Lawrence Brown. (b.) Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Agr. by Lawrence Brown. (c.) "Sit Down" Arr. by Roland Hayes. (d.) I've Got a Robe Arr. by Roland Hayes. Mr. William Lawrence was Mr. Hayes accompanist. W. MATT TERRY COMING TO tournament. Watch The Planet for the dk. —Mrs. Fannie Turner White of Baltimore Md., called on us last week. She is teaching in Douglass High School of Baltimore. PRICE. FIVE CENTS CONGRESSMAN DYER PLEADS FOR ANTI-LYNCHING MEASURE Urges Negroes To Write Senators and Representatives Asking Them To Vote For Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. —Speaking before a large and enthusiastic audience Congressman L. C. Dyer of St. Louis, Mo., urged the Negroes of Pittsburgh and vicinity to support unitedly the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in all efforts for the betterment of the race and especially in connection with this anti-lynching measure which failed at passage at the last session of congress in an address delivered in John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church of which the Rev. E. L. Madison is pastor. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Pittsburgh Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People of which Atty Frank R. Steward is president. Congressman Dyer was introduced by Rev. T. W. Wallace a life long friend of the Dyer family. Congressman Dyer advanced many reason why the anti-lynching bill known as the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill should be enacted into law. He gave a volume of facts showing why the measure was defeated at the last session of Congress and he also stated that no would re-introduce the measure at the next session of congress. He polated the many things that the Negroes of this country could do to create favorable sentiment for the measure, chief among them is for each Negro to send his senator and representative a letter, a telegram asking them to support the bill; also get your white friends in your community to use their influence for the passage of the measure. One of the greatest curses that ever beled nattion is that of mob violence. United States leads in this barbaric The victims of this curse are Negroes. The fair name of America must be secured; this curse must be obliterated;—Negroes must join whole hearted and earnestly in this campa- gion of education to create favorable sentiment for this measure in order not the law may be rigidly enforced following its enactment, he concluded. NEW CHURCH ORGANIZED. The Mt. Nebo Baptist Mission met Wednesday November 14th on letters granted by the Union Level Baptist Church for the purpose of organizing ourselves into a regular independent Missionary Baptist Church. Brother Lee Ross was voted in as moderator of the meeting. It was also voted transistor Rebecca Terrell would be the Secretary. On motion it was decreted that we will take the Bible and Hiscox Directory for our guide. It was voted that the name of our Church will be Shiloh Baptist Church. The following deacons were elected. Brothers Lee Ross John Elston, J. P Smith, H. H Robinson Hunter H. Jetries Sister Rebecca Terrell was elected the clerk of Shiloh Baptist Church. On motion Rev. S. L. Bush, B. D. was elected as pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. This vote was unanimous. Rev. Dr. Bush is ill in his home and it has not been made known to the pulp lie, whether he would accept the call as yet; but we are anxiously waiting for his recovery, so we may know what he has done regarding this call. We are praying for his speedy recovery. We will serve our first communion on Sunday at 3 o'clock and every 4th Sunday at 3 o'clock. All are welcome. We are yours for His cause: Sisters: Rebecca Terrell Carrie Smith Fannie Jeffries, Lella Saunders Clarke Fuller, Ruth Ruth, Emma Porter Mollie Rollette Hattie Hargrove, Celia Bush, Kale Alston. Brothers: Moses Gunn, Lee Ro s Horace H. Jeffries John Eleton, J. R Smith, Arthur Dawney, Henry Robinson, Sisters Laura Braxton, Lelia Allen. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins takes this method of thanking the First Baptist, the Ebenezer Baptist Church, organizations and many friends for their acts of kindness during the illness of her husband. King P. Cousins, and the many floral designs sent on the occasion of his death. May God's richest blessings rest upon each one. —BETTIE G. COUSINS. Another Reason Why Colored People Leave the South... LACK OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND INSUFFICIENCY OF THE SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS ONE CAUSE. TWO South Carolina's Expenditures on Educating White and Colored Children Show Glaring Inequalities. New York. Nov.—In connection with the estimated northward migration of 500,000 Negroes in one year, South Carolina's expenditures on the education of white and colored children are offered in evidence by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, as one of the chief causes disposing colored people to leave the South. The figures published by South Carolina's Department of Education show that ten times as much was spent on white as on Negro children, although the Negro population at the 1920 U. S. Census exceeded the white population. The South Carolina educational statistics covering the years 1922-1923, as compiled by Power W. Bethe, State Supervisor of Rural Schools and published in the Charleston News and Courtesy of October 31, 1923, are as follows: SOUTH CAROLINA Population U. S. Census 1920 white, 818.538; Negro 864.719; Total educational expenditure both races 10.0043 049.95 white; colored 1.1199 142.62; Teachers' salaries white, men, 1.366 276.71; Negro, $211 195.27; white women $480.630.51; Negro women $644. 713.91; Transportation of pupils white 888.903.9; Negro $52.00; Libraries white, $1.310.03; Negro $55.59; Furniture and apparatus white $188.855.02; Negro $22 983.09; Grounds, buildings, repairs, rent, white $1.970.944.22; Negro $187 053.63. RULING OF JUDGE HALTS BIG RUM DRIVE. --- Probibition Agents Stopped in Phila delphia After Soiling Fourteen Philadelphia, Nov. - After pronouncement agents had announced the seizure today of fourteen breweries in and near Philadelphia, Federal Judge McKeenah rendered a decision that it was illegal to seize the entire plans of breweries. Holding that a search warrant authorizes prohibition agents to seize only intoxicating liquors illegally manufactured and the appurtenances necessarily used in the manufacture. Judge McKeenah advised Federal prohibition authorities to "use some discretion and judgment" in the execution of such warrants and warned them there was a penalty of a fine or imprisonment for exceeding their authority. The decision came like a thunderbolt to the big squad of prohibition agents assembled here from different parts of the country, and who had planned to make other seizures in the government's nation-wide movement to enforce prohibition. None of them were prepared tonight to say what effect, if any the decision would have on their plans or on the seizures made today. MUST RETURN PROPERTY Judge Mkechan's ruling was in the case of the Mellott and Nichter Brewing Company, Inc., of Pottsville, Pa. He held that the seizure September 13 by prohibition agents of the company's whole plant on search and seizure warrants was illegal and he ordered the United States marshal who had placed guards around the property to prevent its use by corporation. to leave the premises and turn the property over to the company, together with every article ostensibly under seizure. A search warrant, the court declared permits the seizure of intoxicating liquors and the appurtenances used in that connection, but the law does not authorize an officer armed with such a warrant to seize the real estate plant and entire equipment, regardless of its uses, particularly in a case where a brewery has a permit to manufacture beer The Mellett and Nichter Company has such a permit, and Judge McKeen han said it was still in force. "If this company violated the thieaw," the court said "one of the steps the government should have taken in the matter, was to have the permit revoked but this was not done." GOVERNMENT TO APPEAL Washington Nov.—An appeal probability will be taken by the government. Department of Justice officials said to night from the decision of Federal Judge McKeehan in Philadelphia that the use of search warrants did not authorize seizure of brewery buildings, but only the high-powered beer found and the appurtenances used in its manufature. Little practical effect, officials said, except administrative difficulties will result from the decision which is applicable only in the Pennsylvania district pending appeal. With the seizure of beer and brewing machinery, they declared brewing of high powered beer would be stopped, and only the empty shell of the brewery returned. In practice, according to officials, it has been the custom to padlock an entire brewery plant a convenience administration which Judge McKeehan's decision will prevent. They said they did not regard the decision as serious, interfering with the present enforcement policies, but that an appeal probably would be taken to settle the question. APPLICATIONS FOR 24TH INFAN- TRY PETITIONS COME FROM ALL PARTS OF U. S. A. New York, Nov. 5. — the movement being organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth Avenue, to have 100 000 signatures to a petition asking con- pleate pardon for the 24th Infantrym imprisoned in Leavenworth Prison for their share in the Houston Riot, is gain- ing tremendous headway and applications for petition blanks are coming in to the N. A. A. C. P. from all parts of the country. Early returns showed that the State of New Jersey campaign was especially strong. The Newark Branch, N. A. A. C. P. reports that 5,000 signatures have been obtained far far with prospects of obtaining between 12 000 and 15,000 in all. The New Jersey Federation of Colored Women's Clubs has already reported about 600 signatures and is vigorously continuing its efforts. In the Harlem section of New York City more than 6,000 signatures have been secured. Blank petitions with space for 50,000 signatures have been distributed and it is expected that at least 25,000 signatures will be secured. In announcing the overwhelming interest shown in the imprisoned colored soldiers, James Weldon Johnson Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., issued a statement, asking that petitions when filled out be sent to the N. A. A. C. P at 69 Fifth Avenue, New York. "It now looks," said Mr. Johnson. "as if we were going to run considerably ahead of the 100,000 goal we had set ourselves. Anyone can easily realize that handling, classifying, and tabulating 100,000 signatures is an immense job. It will keep our clerical force very busy. To lighten their labor and to enable us to get the petitions in shape early for representation to President Coolidge. I am asking those interested to try to send the filled-out petitions to us as soon as possible. As these reports come in we shall issue bulletins to let our friends know of the progress of the campaign." "WOMAN'S PRESS," Y. W. C. A. ORGAN'S PRAISES. N. A. C. P. --- New York, Nov. 9.—"The Women's Press," an international magazine published by the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Associations or U. S. A., and devoted to women's affairs, with correspondents throughout Europe and Asia, in the November issued comments as follows upon the statement of principles enunciated by the Fourteenth Annual Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held last August in Kensas City. "No one can read the reports of such a gathering as the N. A. A. C. P., with out renewing his respect and admiration for what the leaders of this movement are doing to help solve one of our knottiest and most neglected national problems. Dignity and patience are shown in the program of this Association but also a will for uncompromising results." THOUGHT HALLOWEEN PARTY KLUXERS; FIRE INTO CROWD; GETS YEAR IN JAIL (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 16. —Commenting on the true spirit of democracy and good sportsmanship, W. P. Bayler had the following to say: "The kind of law which is alleged to have been meted out to the poor colored man who shot one of a crowd of boys in the foot in self-defense at Pocomoke Mt. on Hallowe'en, is more and more incensing dangerous elements. The poor man, no doubt, imagined that his life was in danger. Should not the boys the appearing cause of the whole trouble be handled for their offense and the colored man allowed to go free? That would look more like democratic justice, would it not, instead of giving the defender a year m the house of corrections?" It is said that the convicted man told the court that he thought the crowd was a gang of Ku Kluxes and being from the South he just knew he would be killed and so he started firing first. CITIENS OF ORANGE CONSIDER STEPS FOR CARING FOR ITS NEGRO POPULATION. Orange. N. J. Nov. 15.—A conference was held at the Y. M. C. A. building last Thursday night by leading business men and members of the Civic organizations of Orange to consider "Problems of Our Colored Citizens" under the leadership of B. B. Hodgeman. Health officials and members of the school board as well as real estate men and others were present. It was brought out at the conference that because of the great influx of colored families from the South over-crowded conditions prevail in tenement houses and the schools. Rent profiteering is prevalent and a strenuous effort will be made to put a ban on this. Following a general discussion of the various phases of the problems confronted by the Negroes a special committee was formed to make an accurate survey of the situation and report at the next meeting with recommendations for solution of these problems, if possible. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE PORO AGENT RENDERS A DISTINCTIVE SERVICE PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS stand out from the crowd of competition with character strikingly their own. PORO Products are amazingly effective. That PORO satisfies is evidenced by the fact that over THREE MILLION PORO patrons were served with PORO Treatments and PORO Products by more than SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PORO AGENTS during the year just passed. There's a PORO AGENT nearby who will cheerfully serve you. SKELETON OF WOMAN FOUND IN ASHES OF BURNED CHURCH. (Preston News Service) Tuscaloosa, Ala. Nov.—Discovery of the skeleton of a young woman in the ashes of a church, about four miles from here, which was destroyed or fire early last Tuesday, caused the entire force of the sheriff's office to start an investigation of a case that has immediately developed what may be termed mysterious angles. The church was used by Negroes for services on Sundays. The county authorities are striving to ascertain whether the skeleton is that of a white or Negro woman. It is supposed that if it develops that she was a Negro woman the investigation will end, but if white every effort will be made to solve the mystery. According to Coroner Hardin, a preliminary examination showed that the woman's skull had been fractured and three ribs broken. By the side of the woman were found steel reinforcements believed to be the frame of a suit case. A large bar pln was found near the body but it was burned to such extent that its previous value could not be estimated. A number of steel hair pln the coroner, indicated that the woman was white. Steels from a woman's cor set indicated that she was well dressed. The coroner intimated that seldom did Negro women use steel hair pins. The body is being held by the coroner pending efforts at identification. KLANSMEN FILE SUIT UNDER A LAW DESIGNED FOR NEGROES. (Preston News Service) Steubenville Ohio. Nov.—Little did Honorable Harry C. Smith, founder and editor of the Cleveland Gazette, and several times member of the Ohio State Legislature, dream that when he drafted and secured the passage of several laws for the protection of Negroes of the State of Ohio that the same laws would be used by the nefarious Ku Klux Klan for their protection. Affidavits charging 19 men with rioting and inciting to riot were filed last Monday before Justice of the Peace Stone. The alleged rioting occurred on the night of August 16 when an anti-klan demonstration was held here. CLAIRTON WOMAN SHOOTS ANOTHER WITH SHOTGUN (Preston News Service) Clairton, Pa., Nov.—Mr. Bessie Johnson, aged 35 years, of this place, is in the McKeesport hospital suffering from a gunshot wound in the abdomen said by the police to have been inflicted by Mrs. Cordelia Jones, who escaped after taking the injured woman to the hospital. Mrs. Johnson is reported to be recovering. It is said that the shooting followed a quarrel in which the two women attempted to cut each other with knives. Police are searching for Mrs. Jones. HEALTH DEPARTMENT FINALLY STOPS, VACCINATIONS. (Preston News Service) St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 16.—Following a storm of protests from Neroga. a storm of protests from Negroes on of this city to the Health Department regarding the whole sale vaccinations of Negroes coming from the South at the Union Station the local health officials have finally decided to stop vaccinating persons coming from the South. It is said that from July 29th, to October 29th an average of 200 persons were examined daily. It is said that 480 were examined in one day. The most of these subject to examination were Negroes who bitterly resented the alleged discrimination against them. It is claimed that when Negroes put up such a vigorous protest against the health department that department began to stop whites from the South also. The chief of the department said that less than ten diseased persons arrived each day now and he felt that the matter of examinations could be dispensed with as it was not necessary. EMPEROR JONES DOES NOT IMPRESS FRENCH PEOPLE (Preston News Service.) Paris Nov. 14—Eugene O'Neil's play "The Emperor Jones" which opened here at the Theatre de L'Odeon last Monday night, was about as impressive as a motion picture of salmon fishing, according to a French theatrical critical. In general the reviewers were silent and except a few protests. It is said that the production was presented here for the benefit of the Franco-American fund to erect a monument in memory of athletes killed in the war. Even this appeal failed to draw attendance after the first night. They claim the play seems to be a little primitive on the stage of France's second theatre where so many master pieces have been seen. POLICEMAN DIES FROM WOUNDS (Preston News Service) Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 7—The Captain of the Police, Otto Fink, who was shot during the Rosedale riot on the night of August 31 last by Robert Young, said to have been crazed by moonshine and drugs, at which time Young was killed and several other officers wound it fatally, died in the Memorial hospital last Friday evening. Fink was 32 years old and leaves a widow and four children. It will be recalled that it was this in incident that led Mayor Caufield 'o issue an order that all Negroes who had not resided in Johnstown longer than seven consecutive years, leave or be driven away. Subscribe to The Planet IRO AGENT RE STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK PREGNANT TOPICS ON MEN & THINGS ACCORDING TO A REPORT from Director Hines to President Coolidge last Tuesday all of the personnel, except twelve whites, at the UNITED STATES VETERANS' HOSPITAL AT TUSKEGEE, are Negroes. It is said that Director Hines submitted the report to the President following numerous protests from Negro organizations to him against manning the hospital, an institution for the care of Negro service men, with white personnel. According to persons close to Director Hines and aware of the many problems confronting him in carrying out the wishes of the late President Harding in manning the hospital in the face of various obstruction$^{8}$ placed in his way by southern whites, Director Hines needs to be commended by Negroes over the country for the success he has made in this connection. HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MOREBEAUTIFYING BREARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The report shows that twelve white staff members are still on the force and that there are 248 Negroes employed there. Among the twelve whites are three commissioned officers, designated as the directing heads of the institution. 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Can be used on skin of any color or skins. The shades: High Brown and Bronze Glow are favorites. It shows that in many instances whole church congregations, headed by their pastors, have moved North and settled down. Employers also induced Negroes to come North in large numbers by sending "labor scouts" South for that purpose. On some occasions entire train loads have come into this city as well as into other large Northern cities. Another method effective in bringing them to the North was by those already up North, writing to their friends. Attention was also called to the effect that the revival of the Ku Klux Klan, the various articles in the Negro newspapers about the treatment of Negroes in the South, and then the educational advantages offered to Negro children, so sadly neglected in the South. Mollyglosco $1.00 per jar Is a special hair straightener for men, positively guaranteed to straighten the most stubborn hair in from 10 to 20 minutes without the use of hot irons. Will not injure the scalp or cure the hair red. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA., U.S.A. by sending "labor scouts" South for occasions entire train loads have com- into other large Northern cities. An- bringing them to the North was by writing to their friends. Attention wefect that the revival of the Ku Klux in the Negro newspapers about the the South, and then the educational ad- children, so sadly neglected in the So The report further shows that from The report further shows that from 1914 to 1923 more than a million and a half Negroes have left the South and have distributed themselves throughout the Western, Northern and Eastern States, settling most densely in Saint Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City. This migration has created some problems—relations between black and white; housing, and schooling, are among the chief. a million and a half Negroes have left tributed themselves throughout the Eastern States, settling most dense troit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. This migration has created some pr black and white; housing, and schooli ```markdown ``` Editors of leading daily papers in six of the Southern States have united in a signed statement asking for mutual helpfulness and cooperation between the white and colored races in the South, for adequate educational advantages for colored people, for equality before the law, and for the abatement of mob violence. The paper was drafted in a conference of Virginia editors and has since been signed personally by more than fifty other editors of leading dailies in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. Practically every man to whom it was presented readily attached his name. It is believed therefore that with few exceptions it fairly represents the attitude of the Southern Press as a whole. The statement follows: "In the attainment and maintenance of improved inter-racial relations in our Southern States we believe that a policy of cooperation between the more thoughtful of both races is fundamental, this being the antithesis of antagonism and polemic discussion. "Mutual helpfulness between whites and blacks should be encouraged; the better element of both races striving by precept and example to impress the interdependence of peoples living side by side, yet apart. "The Negroes of the South are largely dependent upon the white press for current news of the day. It would be well if even greater effort was made to publish news of a character which is credible to the Negro, showing his development as a people along desirable lines. This would stimulate him to try to attain to a higher standard of living." "We do not believe that education suited to the needs of the individual of any race is harmful. It is a generally accepted fact that in both race$^{8}$ if the entire mass were educated, industrial problems would adjust themselves automatically and the less fit of either race would find the work and place for which he was best equipped. It has been authoritatively stated that the Negro demand would absorb all teachers, preachers, physicians and lawyer$^{8}$ the schools may turn out. "The influence of the thoughtful men of both races should be invoked in the effort to establish and assure equality before the law for Negro defendants in all criminal trials. "Abatement of mob rule and its crimes is an aim to which all good citizens should pledge their support. "In the harmonious cooperation of the thoughtful and exemplary men and women of both races lies the prospect of larger understanding and better inter-racial relations." 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D. passed through the city Tuesday evening enroute to the North Carolina Conference and will return about the latter part of the week and spend the week end in Roanoke. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher's at the Burrell Memorial Hospital, where she will undergo an operation this week. Mr. J. M. Lipscomb, who was injured by an automobile, is reported much improved. Mrs. Turner, of Norfolk Avenue, S. W., who has been quite indisposed, the past three weeks is much improved. A very pleasant bit of intelligence was announced at the conclusion of the services at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, when that long hoped for tiding came to the audience through a wire to G. V. C., W. B. F. Crowell that the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia had handed down a unanimous decision in John Mitchell's favor. We have seen the desire of our hearts, with few exceptions. Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength—Madison Stanfield. The campaign for $15,000 to liquidate the debt on the Burrell Memorial Hospital is on here, beginning Monday, November 19. Many workers from the various churches are tainted in this important work. The Rev. James S. Hatcher of Mt. Zion will preach a series of sermons from the Book of Exodus. His people were wonderfully helped by his recent series from the Book of Genesis. The Bible Class is the most helpful auxiliary in Mt. Zion as seen by the Agent, who tries to attend all of them. The Rev. James S. Hatcher san untangle the most perplexing questions arising in these meetings. All are invited, however illiterate or learned. Rev. J. C. Carroll, of the First Baptist Church, Farmville, Va, and a student at Lynchburg Seminary and College and instructor in mathematics, preached at the High St. Baptist Church Sunday night, using as a text the 119th Psalm. It was a God-sent message for the people of this community. Mr. Henry Nowell, of Tenth Avenue is still confined to bed at his residence from a stroke. He is slightly improved. Mr. William Cheatham, a well known citizen of Roanoke died Monday, after a short illness. He resided on Northeast Gregory Avenue for many years. The death last Thursday of Hubbard Garner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lula Garner, of 5 Eleventh Street N. E was received with sadness. He had been in failing health for several months. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon. He was a very obese and loving son. The neighbors speak in highest terms of his Christian disposition. Mrs. Eliza Claytor, of Wells Alley is now recuperating nicely from an operation at Burrell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Burgg, of Third Avenue, N. W., who has been quite ill, is improved at today's writing. The Planet can be had at the home of the Planet Agent, 153 Wells Alley N.W. Also Salvasena, Indian Herbs Pills and the Dr. D. P. Ordway Plasters and Dr. Bukers' Kidney Pills for all bladder and kidney troubles of whatever nature or conditions. Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D., D. D., addressed his audience at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday morning from the subject, "God's Estimation of a Good Man." All who heard this logical discourse could truly condede with the Word of God in what was really necessary to constitute a good man. I don't feel that there was one in the entire audence who, after listening to this wonderful discourse that did not dis cover his failure to measure up. At night he used for a subject, "Spotting the Beautiful." The collection Sunday, the 11th was $124; Sunday, the 18th, $126.48. The services were very grand and instructive. Mr. C. R. Burks, of Wytheville, Va. was in the city last Lord's Day and attended morning services at Mt. Zlon A. M. E Church. He left in the afternoon for home. WYTHEVILLE NEWS At Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Sunday was Woman's Day. It was a grand time; at 11 o'clock the Rev. Mrs. A. D. Price of Speedwell Vn. the great evangelist preached a wonderful sermon. The singing was beautiful. She had her choir made up of four sisters, the Misses Montgomery"; at the close of the sermon we were led in prayer by Mrs. F. B. Carter. At 2 o'clock we reassembled. A program was rendered as follows: Singing by Mrs. Price and Choir; scripture lesson by Mrs. E. W. Hebron; prayer by Mrs. Cornelia Kizer; address by Mrs. Lizzie Richardson Subject: "Our Women; paper by Miss Gertrude Johnson. The young girls of today; solo, Mrs. C. K Chapman; paper, Mrs. O. B. Gibson. "The Duty of a Mother to Her Daughter;" solo, Miss Gertrude Cox; paper, Mrs. E. B. Carter. "The Virtuous Wife." Remarks by the pastor, Rev. G. O. Wing. At 8 o'clock Rev. Sister Price preached again to a large and appreciative audience. We hope she will come again. Many were made to rejoice. Total collection for the day $106.40. The red and blue clubs under the leadership of Mrs. G. W. Heirstein and Miss Breckenridge still remain open for you to report. Mr. Thomas Wingfield of Bluefield W. Va. is home visiting his family this week. Rev. J. R. Askew of the China Rev Branch Church will have a basket meeting and grand rally on the 4th Sunday November 25th. Every body is invited and will be made welcome. Mrs. Rosa Thompson and her three nieces of Yager, W. Va., motored to the city Sunday and are the guest of Mrs. Jennie Monroe in North Wytheville. Miss Fannie Breckenridge is still confined to her room. Mrs. A. C. Price and the Misses Montgomery took supper Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Harriett Buforts. Mr. W. H. Stepteau after a ten days stay in Roanoke returned Saturday; while there he was the guest of Mrs. C. J. Dickerson and Mrs. Alice Williams. Mr. John Broady of W. Va., is visiting his sister Mrs. W. W. Harper. Those who attended Woman's Day at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday from Speedwell were: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Price; Misses Lula Ada, Cynthia and Maude Montgomery; Messrs John Montgomery, Worldly Jackson Lenard Hill Adam Boiseau and George Boiseau. Mrs. Annie Mitchell of Bluefield arrived in the city Sunday. Miss Ella Mae Page and Mr. Randall Austin motored to Bristol Thursday and were married. Mr. and Mrs. Austin are living near Ivanhoe. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life. Rev. Saunders the P. E. of the Puniski District of the M. E. Church was in the city Monday; guest of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Ward. Miss Jenana Thornton and little Frank Robinson have returned from a pleasant trip to Bluefield, W. Va. Mr. W. A. Hill of Bluefield, W. Va. is visiting his family this week. Mrs. Bessie Reynolds and little Margret Mitchell last left Thursday for Bristol, Tenn., to visit Mrs. Alice Patson. Mr. John A. Crockett received a telegram last Friday stating the death of his niece Miss Thirsepine Breeholt who died in Los Angeles California. Miss Breeholt is well known in the city. She and her mother spent several months here for her health. Miss Breeholt is a piece of the late Mrs. C. J Walker; her many friends will regret to learn of her death. Mr. W. M. Dickerson wishes to say to his many friends, he is ready now to do any kind of hauling you would like to have done at a reasonable price; he will appreciate your patronage. Call or Phone 235-J. Mr. Adam Grubb who has been out west for sometime arrived in the city last week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grubb. Mrs. Mary Martin of Columbus. Ohio is home for a few days visit. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES Newtown, Va., Nov. 20.—The farmers of this section are busy sowing their fall crops. Miss Georgia Roane returned iron. Washington last Sunday. Three rooms of our new six-room school are now open; the enrollment at present is more than one hundred. Mrs. Eliza Ruffin is still on the sick list. There will be a big oyster supper at Mt. Olive school on Thanksgiving Day for the benefit of the new school. Don't forget the services at Mt. Olive Sunday. CHICAGO NOTES. Mrs. Dovie Wright Jordan of St. Louis Mo., who received injuries while attending the convention of agents of Mme. C. J. Walker's preparations is improving at the home of Mrs. S. Puckett, 4543 Indiana Avenue. The Joint Public Installation Committee of the Households of Ruth of G. U. O. O. F. met on November 4th with Mrs. Lou Ella Young. 4115 Calumet Avenue and perfected arrangements for their public installation to be held January 24. Mrs. Susie Revels living for some time at 5262 S. State street has moved to Morgan Park at 112th Place and S. Eliza beth street on property purchased through the Bailey Realty Co. 3628 State street. Morgan Park Building and Loan Association met in its second annual meeting on November 5th at Arbeth Chapel of which Rev. B. H. Lucas is pastor. The report by the secretary showed a great benefit to the community had been derived from the activities of the Association. Remarks were made by J. H. Simons organizer, Jonn T. Panell; M. T. Bailey, 1st vice-president in charge of the Pyramid Building and Loan Association and others. A new Board of Directors was elected for the year. Mrs. Rosa Bairpough of Great Fails. Mont. has returned to her home after an extended trip through the east with relatives and in this city with friends. Mrs. Bairpough is greatly pleased with hospitalities extended by her many friends whom she visited. George W. Wilson. 2nd vice-president Pyramid Building and Loan Association spent considerable time in Evanston during the week on business. Mrs. Jennie Parker left for her home in Atlanta, Ga., after spending several weeks in the city with her daughters. Mesdames Ella M. Glanton and Anna Lee Roberts and other relatives and friends. 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. M. T. Bailey, president the Bailey Realty Co., 3638 State street closed several business transactions in the south for clients who are coming west in the near future. J. Finley Wilson of Washington, D. C., grand exalted ruler of Elks and editor of the Washington Eagle, stopped in the city the past week en route to and from Milwaukee, Wis., where he organized an Elk Lodge with 265 members being assisted by Hon. Oscar DePriest, traveling deputy of the world; James Brooks. Esquire; Mendames Lou Ella Young and Ella G. Berwyn will hold their first anniversary service at Calvary. A unique program has been arranged for the occasion. Sermon by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Let us not forget that to-morrow each and every member is expected to bring at least $1.00 for building purse. Last Sabbath Rev. Cobbs preached at the 6th Mt. Mt. Zion Baptist church at 3:30 P. M. 11:30 A. M. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at Fairfield Baptist church tire week at St. James Va., the location of St. James Church for which he is being installed. Mrs. Mary Booker continues quite sick. IN MEMORY. In sad, but loving memory of our mother, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, who fell asleep five years ago, November 23rd, 1923. "Thy gentle hand still leading." —CHILDREN. Some of them get out, but he will get back. He told about the chicken incubator and illustrated his point by saying that some times the attendant breaks the shell and lets the chick out before the time. Some people are so anxious that they do the same thing in religion. "I am afraid," said he, "that we do this ourselves and try to bring people to repentance and God, before they are ready to come out themselves. I have come to the conclusion that a man, who has been born of God cannot and will not be lost. FULTON NOTES Excellent services were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday. The Sunday School was presided over by Superintendent, Mr. Frank Jeter. 11:30 A. M. the pastor, Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached a powerful sermon. 3:30 P. M. the teachers of the city, gave a very inspiring sacred concert at the church. Very much credit must be given to Miss Olivia Woolridge for getting together such a wonderful tal- ent. 8:30 P. M. we listened to another great sermon from Rev. C. L. Ackron of the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church; he was accompanied by his friend and comrade, the Rev. Robinson of the same Church Sunday School tomorrow at 9:30 A. M. Morning services begin at 11:33 "The Origin of Sin." 8:30 P. M. a grand musical and elocutionary con- cert given by Mistresses Laura L. Best and Ruth B. Fields, who are very active members of our Sunday School and Church. 3:30 P. M. the Fulton branch of the Henrico Guards and Mercantile Company Inc., a fraternal organization 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.' will hold their first anniversary service at Calvary. A unique program has been arranged for the occasion. Sermon by Rev. C. A. Cobbs. Let us not forget that to-morrow each and every member is expected to bring at least $1.00 for building purpose. Last Sabbath Rev. Cobbs preached at the 6th Mt. Mt. Zion Baptist church at 3:30 P. M. 11:30 A. M. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at Fairfield Baptist church. Mrs. Susie Holmes, takes this method in thanking the members and friends of Calvary and the Household of Ruth for their liberal donations in helping her to administer aid to her mother who is sick in New York. Mrs. Holmes is a loving and faithful member of our church. Many of the members of Calvary and Fulton were very glad to meet and greet our former pastor, Rev. A. Hobbs of Norfolk, who preached two soul stirring sermons morning and night last Sunday at the 6th Mt. Zion Barbist Church. IM MEMORIAM In sad memory of my sister, Maria Reed, who dded one year ago November 19th, 1922. { It has been sad since you left us. One we cherished and loved so dear. Can we help from feeling lonely when We do not see you here. Her Sister, —MARY RAGLAND. RISING MT. ZION NOTES. Sunday is Baby Day at the above mentioned church. The mothers are asked to be present at 3:30 P. M. and bring their babies with them. A special program has been arranged for this occasion. The installation service of Rev. O. B. Simms is being conducted the en- fire week at St. James Va, the location of St. James Church for which he is being installed. Mrs. Mary Booker continues quite sick. In sad, but loving memory of our mother, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, who fell asleep five years ago, November 23rd, 1923. "Thy gentle hand still leading." —CHILDREN. "REGENERATION AND ITS MEANING." (Continued from Page 1) Once. If there be any gradual process, it may be when the individual is being brought up through repentance. He illustrated his meaning by describing an individual ascending steps to a platform. When he reaches the top or a dead line, he is regenerated at once. How do you know it? You see things different and in a way that you never did before. THE TRUE TEST The man that you used to hate, you love now. You feel that you could take your arms stretched out and bring everybody to God. He finds out that he is no longer himself. He is a new creature in Jesus Christ. The idea is that the will is so highly lifted up that you are able to hold down those old propensities that are contrary to the will of God. While regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit, the man's must be in consonance with the Holy Spirit. ONCE IN GOD NEVER OUT If a man is born of God, can he be lost? If a man is conscious that he has been pulverized and born of God, he cannot go back into that old shell. He has become dissatisfied with it. JOHN MITCHELL. JR. Some of them get out, but he will get back. He told about the chicken incubator and illustrated his point by saying that some times the attendant breaks the shell and lets the chick out before the time. Some people are so anxious that they do the same thing in religion. "I am afraid," said he, "that we do this ourselves and try to bring people to repentance and God, before they are ready to come out themselves. I have come to the conclusion that a man, who has been born of God cannot and will not be lost A PLAIN EXPLANATION. I mean a man, who has been born of God. I mean people, who truly believe that they have been born of God. If you have not heard the word of the Holy Spirit, you will be lost. The term regeneration, is used, only twice in the Scriptures, and one of those cases had reference to social regeneration." He told where it could be found. One reference is, born of God and the other is "born from above." Men don't wait long enough. They ask God for something and then before He answers them, they are gone. 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A closing prayer ended the services and the people passed out homeward bound. ```markdown ``` 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. Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213. No Team Has Yet Scored on Union- St. Paul and Hampton Next. (By C. L. Washington.) Petersburg, Va., Nov — The Union Panther emerged victoriously from a fiercely-contested grid battle last Saturday, and majestically bellowed for a roar of defiance proud of her well-worn 7-0 victory over the formidable Va. Normal and Industrial. Institute's eleven and aware of her great record of not having been scored on so for this season. The game was featured by plenty of spectacular plays, novel formations, daring plunging and fleet enn runing. Jimmy Shields, a Petersbusg boy, starred in the role of halfback for Union and Bob Miller, a stellar linebacker, Derritt, Moton, Boffman, Barks dale and Corrothers are also luminaries for the red and steel. Normal had some outstanding summaries in the persons of Ross Coles., Tynes, Beker and Epps. Union scored a touchdown after about 7 minutes of play by a determined march down the field, but after that both eleven battles fledcely; so hard that in the last half only three "first and tens" were registered on both sides. Hard hunting and a fairly successful aerial attack by both eleven featured the second half of the game. JAZZ BYRD PROVES SEASON'S OUTSTANDING GRIDIRON STAR (Preston News Service) Chester County, Lincoln University Nov. 15. "Jazz" Byrd, the sensational Lincoln University quarter-back seems o be already enrolled for this season's football hall of fame and has set his cap for a place on the mythical Al- t American team. This youngster, who starred in last year's contest between Howard and Lincoln in Washington, D. C. thus far is the outstanding star of the season. Byrd has an uncanny ability to pick the right play at the right time and it was due to his pa- nemonal playing that Lincoln was re Agents Wanted Everywhere turned winner over the strong West Virginia Collegiate eleven. Byrd does everything well. His shunts of tackies arg always good for yardage; his trips around the terminals rank him in with the game's greatest, and his speed makes him a triple threat for he can pass, punt and run with the ball. Byrd is indeed one of the greatest stars ever developed in a colored institution and his name will rank in Lincoln history along with those of the Young brothers, 'Silent' Parr, 'Whirlwind' Johnson and others too numerous to mention. DANNY EDWARDS LOSES (Preston News Service) Trenton N. J. Nov. 15. Danny Edwards, Pacific Coast champion went down to defeat at the hands of Tommy Murphy last week after one of the best battles ever witnessed. Edwards put up a game fight but Murphy was too much for him. In the first two rounds Edwards displayed remarkable speed, but in the later stages of the fight, Murphy's raggedness overcame the westerners boxing ability and the latter won easily. --- IF WILLS PLAYED BALL, HE WOULD BE RUTHS RIVAI (Preston News Service) Chicago. Ill. Nov. 15. Scientists dealing with the powers of athletes' last week took up a discussion on Ruth's hitting power and the power on Wills' wallop. If Wills would connect with one of Walter Johnson's curves according to scientists, the blow would terminate in a mighty home-run, greater, even than the distance registered by Ruth's homers. CREED HUBBARD TO PLAY WITH COMMONWEALTH. (Preston News Service) New York. Nov. 15.—Creed Hubbard star basketball player of Chicago is reported to have signed up with the famous Commonwealth Five of this city by the McMahon brothers. --- THE RIOHMOND PLANET. RIOHMOND. VIRGINIA NEWS FROM THE ISLANDS. (Preston News Service) Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 15.—From all sections of the map grist comes to our mill. We have a stack of Cuban newspapers at our elbow showing just what is what and who is who in baseball on the Pearl of the Antilles. John Henry Lloyd, captain of Havana, is playing first base and getting his daily hits where they count the most. Clinton Thomas, whom John Henry brought out of the west to Hildale is playing center-field for the same out fit. In his first game he had four hits and became a popular hero over night. Other familiar names on Havana are Luse of Cincinnati, Mack Eggles ton, Chacon, Portoudo and Jiminze. Ere this writing has met the anxious eyes of the sport loving public 'Red Ryan and 'Nip' Winters will have been added to the roster. Hubbard of the Brooklyn Royals pitching for the Almendarea lost his first game to Havana 4-3, when Lloyd got on first base through Herrera's error, went to second on a sacrifice and scored on Jimines's single. Oscar Charleston is playing middle field for Santa Clara. MOREHOUSE BEATS TUSKEGEE (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 14. —Morehouse team defeated the Tuskegee Institute eleven in a hard fought game by a score of 6-0. While Morehouse outplayed Tuskegee in all departments of the game it must not be thought that the Georgia lads were up against an easy opponent. Stevenson was the outstanding star for Tuskegee. While many of the players for Morehouse made spectacular plays on various occasions during the game. NEW COMMANDANT AND COACH AT EDWARD WATERS. (Praston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 15.—New life has been taken on by the entire student body at Edward Waters College since the arrival of Major Thomas E. Morris, of Hudson, N. V., as commandant of the cadets and athletic coach. It is believed that the officials of this college have made no mistake in selecting Major Morris for the post. He is a modest and sincere worker. This quality has greatly impressed the boys and they are putting "pep" into the military department as well as in athletics. It is felt that the coming of this man in the present capacity will place Edward Waters College among the leading schools of the country in athletics. The boys seem to have pinned their hopes of success in athletics in Major Morris. HOMESTEAD GRAYS DEFEAT HOMESTEAD STEELS. (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh. 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The white boys outweighed the Grays by many pounds, but the field generalship of Cum Posey cleverly enabled his fleet footed eleven to outplay the Steel men. On several occasions it looked as though the big steel men would plough their way through to a touchdown, but each time Posey's clever generalship came to play removing the impending danger that hovered so closely to the Gray's goal line. More than six thousand people witnessed the contest as it was one, it is said to give the teams recognition in semi-pro circles in the Pittsburgh district. Football fans claim that it was a real honest-to-goodness football game. "BANKRUPT NEGRO BANK MAX RE-OPEN ITS DOORS." Mechanics' Savings Institution Receivership to Be Vacated. PLANS FULLY FORMULATED Depositors Agree to Accept Settlement of 50 Per Cent of Accounts; Commission of White Men to Organize Affairs. (Richmond' Va., Times-Dispatch Nov. 16. 1923.) A plan for vacating the receivership of the Mechanics' Savings Bank and terminating its insolvency so that the doors may be reopened, has been agreed on by James D. Lecky, representing the Advisory Committee of Citizens; Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, D. D., representing various colored churches and John Mitchell, Jr., president of the collapsed institution. This new plan, the most concrete proposition yet offered, is based upon the agreement into which most of the depositors entered some time ago to accept a settlement on a basis of 50 percent of the amount of their deposits. PLAN BEFORE RECEIVERS. The new plan, which was forwarded to the receivers, John Randolph Tucker and James W. Gordon, to place the matter of arranging ways and means for opening the bank for business in the hands of a commission of six citizens. Three are to be appointed by the depositors' committee and three by the Little Rock, Ark. Nov.—Governor McRea's proclamation commuting to 12 years imprisonment the death sentences of the six Elaine Negroes still at the State penitentiary was put on record last Wednesday. Under the proclamations the 12 years sentence began on Wednesday and according to present penitentiary law the men may not be paroled at the end of a third of their terms as is the case ordinarily. The law forbids paroling commuted men at the end of a third of their terms. The following is the proclamation, committing the sentence of Frank Hicks: The sentence of death heretofore imposed upon Frank Hicks by the Phillips county Circuit Court is hereby commuted to 12 years' imprisonment in the state penitentiary. All are the same. They were issued to Ed. Hicks, Frank Moore, J. E. Knox, Ed. Coleman and Paul Hall. Washington, D. C. Nov.—In answer to the measure introduced in the Board of Education by Atty. W. L. Houston prohibiting married women teaching in the Washington schools the Public Public School Association presented a resolution asking that married teachers he retained in the schools of the District of Columbia and that efficiency of applicants be the basis in choosing teachers. Mr. Houston, a Negro member of the Board of Education, has presented a number of important measures to the board during his term and is regarded by the parents of the district as a very valuable asset to the board. JOURNAL TO KEEP IN JUST SUCH A SERVICE N AND CRUSADER SER- LL KEEP YOU POSTED. Richmond, Va. State Corporation Commission. The proposition, in part is as follows: "We propose to pay all of the expenses of the receivership including the amount to be allowed the present receivers by the Chancery Court of the city of Richmond out of the funds now in the hands of the receivers. The amount necessary to pay the twenty per cent cash as specified in the petition enclosed is to be supplied from other sources and out of other funds to the credit of the Mechanics' savings Bank, after the payment in full of all expenses incurred during the period of the receivership. We propose to have named a commission of six white citizens, three of whom shall be named by the depositors committee and three by the State Corporation Commission or by its authorized representative. In the event the aforesaid commission should decline to do this, then the three shall be named by the advisory committee of white citizens. CONTROL TEMPORARY "This control shall be temporary, extending over a period not exceeding six months. It is proposed to take over the Strand Theater at $112 500 and to deed it to the Mechanics' Savings Bank outright, and then to redeed it to another corporation at a price to include all indebtedness upon it to the bank, upon such terms as may be mutually agreed upon. The money realized from this transfer shall be turned over to the Mechanics' Saving Bank. "Upon evidence that with the reeperusal of all property of the bank, the waiving of deposits, which waiver shall have been confirmed by a certificate by a certified public account to be mutually agreed upon by us the receivership shall be terminated and the bank placed under the supervision of the aforesaid commission." SNATCH THIEF HELD UNDER A $5,000 BOND. (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 15. — Chester Aruloid said to be one of the most desperate smatch thieves in this section, was caught last Wednesday after he had snatched a package of money containing $1,500 from Mrs. W. N. Gallahar, was bound over in the recorder's court under $5,000 bond on a charge of robbery. Chester, according to the officers, threw talcum powder in the eyes of Mrs. Gallahar and then grabbed the money which she was to deposit in a bank. He was caught after a chase of several blocks. Always Take HILLS CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Relieves COLD IN 24 HOURS LA GRIPPE IN 3 DAYS B 204 All Druggists—30 cents (Preston News Service) HOUSTON SCHOOL MEASURE MEETS STIFF OPPOSITION THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SEVER --- 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 "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 ADDITIONAL SPORTS (Concluded from Page 6) HOWARD DEFEATS HAMPTON. Doneghy of Howard Is Star—Airplane Drops Pigskin—Teams Stage 2 Punting Duel. (By P. Bernard Young, Jr.) Hampton, Va., Nov. 17.—Their defense shattered after 30 minutes of as game defensive work as has been seen on Armstrong Field in many moons and lacking the drive to put over enough scores when opportunities presented themselves Hampton went down to defeat before the powerful and smoothly-working gridiron machine from Howard University in the presence of the largest crowd that has ever witnessed a football game on Armstrong Field. Howard got her first touchdown through recovering a rumble and the brilliant open field running of Donegay. The fumbles in the game were costly and accounted for the defeat. AIRPLANE DROPS PIGSKIN. The game started immediately after an airplane had circled the field and dropped the pigskin. Amid resounding cheers Howard kicked to Hampton's 45-yard line and recovered the ball. Donehyge and Peyton made 3 first downs. On the next play 'Jimmie' Jones got Donehyge for a loss of 5 yards. A lateral pass netted 6 yards on the next down. 'Sticky' Jacobs, the 125-pound quarter, intercepted a Howard pass and ran 35 yards before he was downed. Hardwick hit for 3-yards. On the next play Hampton fumbled and Howard recovered on Hampton's 45-yard line. Howard failed to gain consistently and kicked after T. T. Coleman throw Donehy for a 3-yard loss. Hampton received the ball on her 26-yard line and Williams Hampton's brilliant full back hit the line for a good 5-yard. On the next play however, Hampton elected to kick and punted the ball to Howard's 29-yard line. Donehy rau through open field for 15 yards and on the next down got 4-yards. Contee hit for 3-yards and followed with a first down. Peyton succeeded in getting 7 yards. 'Jimmie' Jones downed Donehy for a 5-yard loss on the next play and Donehy kicked to Hampton's 33 yard line. HOWARD MAKES FIRST TOUCHDOWN Both teams staged a punting duet with Gunn of Hampton far out-kicking Doneghy of Howard. Long of Howard got a Hampton fumble and ran to Hampton's 17-yard line. On the next play Doneghy swept the end for Howard's first touchdown. The extra point was made by drop-kick route by Doney who HAMPTON SCORES Hampton kicked to Howard's 45-yard line. Williams of Hampton covered the ball. The referee decided that the ball must be kicked again, because it was ruled that the ball had not gone 10 yards. Hampton kicked off again and after no consistent gains Howard punted to Hampton's 29-yard line. "Bulldog" Williams of Hampton smashed the line for 5 yards. Howard was penalized 15 yards on the next play for roughness. Hargrove was substituted for Hardwick. Williams reeled off 4 yards. Hampton elected to kick after the next few plays and Howard got the ball on her 15-yard line and signalled for a fair catch. Howard kicked to Hampton's 35-yard line. Jacobs was tackled outside after advancing the ball. Howard was penalized 5-yards. A pass from Hargrove to Gunn netted 4-yards. Howard was again penalized 15-yards for roughness. Williams and Hargrove hit the line for a first down $n$ and Hampton be given showing her famous fighting attack. A perfectly executed pass from Hargrove to Jacobs netted Hampton her touchdown. Hampton failed on the extra point. DONEGHY'S SUPERB PLAYING Howard's second touchdown $ \mathbf{n} $ came in the second half as a result of the brilliant playing of Doneghy and a line rush by Blackmon for a touchdown. The trial for extra point failed. Howard's third touchdown $ \mathbf{n} $ was the result of Doneghy's superb play. He ran 25 yards through an open field and followed up with a touchdown. Hampton lacked the fighting spirit that has been characteristic of her other contests this season. This fact added to the costly fumbles was chiefly responsible for the defeat. Doneghy Long and Peyton starred for Howard. HOWARD—19 HAMPTON—6 Long ..... L. E. ..... A. Ruffin --- HAMPTON-UNION CLASSIC THE SEASON'S STELLAR AFFAIR The Union University grid aggregation, fresh from its well-earned victory over the fast V. N. and I. L., eleven has been practicing diligently for their two games which will decide the championship of the C. I. A. A. On Saturday, the formidable St. Paul warriors will battle on Hovey Field for the supremacy of this section and it is predicted that a real game will materialize. The annual classic of the season will be staged, however, when Union meets its ancient foe Hampton in a titular clash which is heralded as the greatest game to be played this month. C. I. A. A. Both teams have earned an enviable reputation this season still remains with her goal line uncrossed. Gunn with his terrible toe and a host of other Hamptonians who are after Union's scalp will do their level best to take the bacon home but Coach Martin is planning otherwise and will give the boys a real battle with a team keyed up to the top notch. All predictions are that a monster crowd will be in attendance—crowds from the Tidewater and other sections having expressed themselves as coming to the game. Let all Richmond turn out and cheer for their favorites. THE A'S HUMBLE MIGHTY SHAW Before a crowd of 1,000 fans the champion A. S. C. football team humbled the gridiron warriors from Shaw University last Tuesday at the Mayo Island Park. The game was a fast and good one, the weather being just right for the boys. Some of the best passing ever witnessed in Richmond marked this game as one of the most scientific exhibitions of gridiron craft ever seen hereabouts. The A's passes behind the line and aerial passes were so accurate as to be well-night uncanny. The first touchdown came in the first quarter on a fake Dartmouth shift, with Tennessee Gross carrying the pigskin over. Shad Davis registered the extra point with a place kick. Shaw then began a mighty and thunderous line attack, which carried through to the Richmond boys' second line of defense every time, but Shaw could not maintain the pace and though she walked, for a time the A's goal was not seriously threatened. The last half was marked by hard playing. Battleship Ammons and Big Hill Collier began to tear through Shaw's defense for 8 and 10 yards at a time, until Ammons finally went over for the touch. The extra point was made when Puller caught a pass over the line, which was thrown from a fake place kick formation. The forward pass work by Puller and the spectacular open field tackle by Jasper Robinson were features of the game, which ended 14 to 0 in favor of the A's. SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS GRANTS WRIT OF ERROR... (Continued from Page 1) readily signed the petition for the vacating of the receivorship. The following communication came from one of the ablest white Virginians in the State and on account of its personal nature, the name is being eliminated as well as the city. It shows through the type of white people in the State who are interested in colored leaders, who are an asset to the State and who have by years of toil built up a reputation for truth and veracity that charges recklessly made cannot do troy. CITY DATE AND NAME Mr. John Mitchell. Richmond, Va. Dear Sir:— I note with pleasure from the local papers that the Supreme Court has granted you a new trial. This I hope THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE WAIVER GUARANTEES THE DEPOSITORS FIFTY PER CENT., OR HALF OF THEIR MONEY AND AS MUCH MORE AS SHALL BE REALIZED UPON THE BANK'S PRESENT ASSETS AS A "GOING INSTITUTION." THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DISCUSSION. AS MR. LECKY WELL SAYS, ONE'S OWN SELFISHNESS WOULD DEMAND THE SIGNING OF THE WAIVER. WHILE ONE'S OWN PATRIOTISM WOULD COUNTERSIGN THE ACTION. means your ultimate acquittal. And I hope further that the verdict will not only exonerate you on technical grounds, but will establish the fact that you have been altogether free from any wrongful intent. WROUGHT WELL As to the merits of your case I know absolutely nothing, but your past life certainly has been such as to insure the respect of all classes. You have wrought well and it would disappoint white and colored alike to think that you had lapsed just at the time when you had most reason to be grateful for the position you had attained. EASY TO UNDERSTAND It is easy for me to understand how one might be led astray though perfectly honest, by the intricacies of the banking laws, though all of us should be able to distinguish between actual right and wrong. I do not believe that your prosecution in anyway savors of race prejudice and I feel sure that all fair-minded business men will be glad to see you set straight before the world. GOLDEN ADVICE GIVEN For my part, I would like to see you well on your feet again with funchance to regain public confidence. But if you assume to lead your race you must be exemplar. The doctrine of noblesse oblige will be strictly applied to you—that is to say, if you are to be honored with the distinctions du those who lead, your private and official life must be such as to inspire those of lesser importance. THAT PECULIAR FEELING. I am writing you because I feel a mehow that you have been the victim of circumstances, and because I know that a word of cheer sometimes helps a man, who is down. Please regard this letter as personal but believe me when I say I sincerely hope that everything will come out well for you in the end. COUNSEL ACTIVE The brief in the case consists of 48 pages and is said to have been one of the ablest legal documents ever presented to the Supreme Court. It was drawn by Mr. Montague. Counsel in the case are R. Lynch Montague, Esq., brother of Hon. A. J. Montague ex-Governor and now Congressman from this district. S. S. P. Patteson Esq. George E. Wise, Esq. for more than 15 years commonwealth's attorney of Richmond and J. Thomas Hewin, Esq. (colored.) --- TELEGRAPHIC GREETINGS FROM TIDEWATER. Newport News, Va. November 17, 1923 Hon. John Mitchell. Jr. Editor Richmond Planet Richmond, Va. Tidewater congratulates you on wr. never doubted your vindication. DR. P. A. SCOTT. J. THOMAS NEWSOME. W. P. WALKER REV. DR. T. H. WHITE WIRES Jersey City, N. J. November 17, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell. Jr. 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Va. Accept my congratulations for the vindication; yours ever. THOMAS H. WHITE. "JOHN MITCHELL, JR. GRANTED A RE-HEARING." Supreme Court Reverses Sentence Imposed on Mechanics' Bank Head. (Richmond, Va., News Leader Nov. 17, 1923.) John Mitchell Jr. president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank who was sentenced in hustings court on May 15 to serve three years in the penitentiary for making false entries in the books of the Mechanics' Savings bank was granted a rehearing by the supreme court of appeals today. Mitchell was indicted on eighteen counts all of which, with the single exception of the charge of making false entries in the books of the bank were quashed when the case came to trial in hustings court. He was convicted on April 1 and sentenced on May 15 to serve three years in the state penitentiary. Mitchell denied the sentence and his attorneys made a motion for a new trial, which was denied. On October 29 Mitchell's attorneys. R. L. Montague, S. S. P. Patteson. THE SEASON'S GRIDIRON CLASSICS. ST. PAUL vs Va. Union University SATURDAY, NOV. 24th. HAMPTON vs. Va. Union University THANKSGIVING DAY Hovey Park. Adm. $1.00 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. George E. Wise and Attorney Howlin filed a petition with the supreme court of appeals asking that the judgment rendered in hustings court be reversed. Mitchell's petition contained forty-six closely typewritten pages. RETRIAL IN JANUARY. The supreme court of appeals, sitting as a whole, today granted the petition and by its action reopened one of the most bitterly contested legal cases in recent years. It is believed that the case will come up for trial during the month of January. Within the past week the committees representing the depositor, in the Mechanics Savings bank which is now in the hands of the receivers have presented a plan for its reopening, which it is expected will be perfected early next week and presented to Judge Monceau with a request for the vacating of the receivership and the reopening of the institution. Under the plan the depositors will waive 50 per cent. of the deposits and receive in cash 20 per cent. of the remainder. WILL DO THE WORK. THE YOUTH AND BEAUTY HAIR GROWERS are the very best in this country. They are real Growers; try them. Will stop Dandruff, Itching, Scalp and Falling Hair at once. 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