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Virginia State Library. THE RICHMOND PLANET A SCATHING DENUNCIATION Charges Those Who are Holding Back as Meriting the Scorn and Contempt of Their Fellows...Urges Colored People to Have Race Pride...No Slave Race Ever Made the Progress of the Negroes of This Country....Banker Lecky's Telling Remarks...All Present Sign the Waivers. VOLUME XLI NO.4 A SCA DEN Hon. C. F Condemn Charges Those as Meriting of Their Fe ple to Have Race Ever Negroes or Lecky's Te ent Sign the A meeting of the depositors who had not signed the waivers for the vacating of the receivership and the reopening of the Mechanics Savings Bank was held, Thursday night, December 6th at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. pastor of the First Baptist Church presided. The Senior Choir under the leadership of Mr. Joseph Matthews rendered selections. The Scriptures were read by Rev. J. L. Taylon, Rector of the St. Philips P. E. Church. Prayer was offered by Rev. M. F. Gregory, pastor of Hood Memorial Temple of the A. M. E. Zion church. Dr. Johnson then in an appropriate manner introduced the distinguished speaker. Col. C. R. Kelley who although indisposed had come to attend the meeting for a short while and retire. He said: KNEW OF NO OTHER MEETING. "My friends, I know of no other meeting that would have taken me from my home. It is not my interest in any one man that does it, but it is my interest in the colored people. The friendship of the good among you. I am glad to have. The bad among you. I do not care a continental for. I wish to make just one vocal tribute at the shrine of a dead one. I feel keenly the loss of that fine gentleman, who presided over this meeting, a strong, noble courageous, patient character. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby. I understand that most of you here are those, who have not signed this waiver. I am ashamed of you. How any sane person could fail to sign that waiver is a mystery to me. COME FOR ADVICE The colored people have a way of coming to me when they get into trouble. I have never lied to them. I found out from the receivers that they did not believe that they could pay 50 cents on a dollar. One of the receivers said in the presence of John Mitchell, and you, Mr. Lecky, that if he were a depositor, he would sign the waiver. If these men have all of the books before them, with all of the facts, say that they would sign the waiver, how could you refuse to do the same thing? For God's sake be proud of your race. The history of the world shows that every race has been at some time a slave race. My race at one time was a slave race. No other race has in 58 years made this progress you have made. MUST PULL TOGETHER You cannot do it by pulling one against the other. You've got to pull together. The secret of success is in cooperation. If any member of this white advisory committee gets one dollar for his service, I am going to write him up. I have no axe to grind and none of us have an axe to grind. You are a large part of our population. You must pull together. You have every reason to get in on this band-wagon, because it is going through (applause). No man can live, white or black, who has the hatred and scorn of his neighbor. Some of them are saying that I am not going to sign to take 50 cents. A SCATHING DENUNCIATION A man, who would try to wreck this institution will bring down upon him the scorn of his neighbors. You are not signing away half of your money. You will get half of your money and as much more of the assets as may be let. There are not any persons here who may not fully understand the situation. This is not my last or final meeting I'll come as often as I have strength to stand up. You may say that the bank has no chance to re-open, that's no argument. It's no argument to say that Judge Moncure will not accept the petitions. I believe that he will. My friend, Oscar Shewmake has said that it's a good plan. He has to pass on it as a member of the State Corporation Commission. A COMMISSION OF BANKERS One banker has agreed to form a commission of bankers to take charge of the Mechanics Sayings Bank when it re-opens, and another banker stated to me today that he was greatly interested." Col. Keiley then related the story about Senator Claude Swanson. He had received an invitation to attend a meeting to consider the Negro problem in the Southland and he approached him upon the subject. In a conversation that followed, Senator Swanson said that he had written to those, who had invited him and stated in his letter that we have no Negro problem in Virginia. He had declined to serve. The brilliant speaker then eulogized the Senator and expressed himself as agreeing with him. NO RACE QUESTION HERE There is no race question in Virginia. Continuing, he said, "We have the finest Negroes in the world in Virginia' and of all of them, the best are in Richmond. The proper course is to properly deport yourselves. Are you going to make me ashamed of you? John Mitchell has his faults. Who in the devil hasn't? Some of you like him and some of you don't, but he has done a great work here. If you don't do this if you don't sign this waiver, you are fools. I want you not only to sign, but I want you to go out as propagandists and get the rest to sign. I don't care how large your deposits are or how small. You want to appear wiser than your fellows THE CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE You want to keep out of the way of your neighbors. As the distinguished speaker resumed his seat, preparatory to leaving, the Chautauqua salute was given him and he later passed out to a waiting automobile, in which he was carried to his residence. Banker J. D. Lecky was introduced and he proceeded to discuss the situation. "How can you look these poor people in the face," said he, "knowing that by not signing the walters, you have kept them out of money so badly needed by them? After you have vacated the receivership, the next step is to re-open the bank. This will be done under the supervision of a white commission. A WORD ABOUT THE RECEIVERS You will realize more on your savings as a live, going institution. I have no reflection to make on the receivers. They are our friends. They are you (Continued on Page 8) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1923. N. A. A. C. P. ATTORNEY PREPARE DYER BILL FOR CONGRESS The fight to enact the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill in the present Congress is under way. James Weldon Johnson Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was in Washington just before and during the convening of Congress on Monday, December 3, to talk with Congressional leaders about the measure and to plan the fight to pass it. Albert E. Pillsbury, former attorney general of Massachusetts, and a member of the N. A. A. C. P. from its beginning, has gone over the Dyer Bill carefully as have Moorfield Storey President of the N. A. A. C. P. and Herbert K. Stockton of the Association's Legal Committee, in order to make it proof against all objections on constitutional grounds. Walter F. White conferred with Mr. Dyer in Washington before Congress convened. According to Representative Dyer, who arranged that the Anti-Lynching Bill be the first one introduced in the 69th Congress, there is strong probability that it will be passed in the House of Representatives. The severest fight on the Bill will come on the Senate where it was held up and lost through a filibuster of Southern Senators in the last session. The fight was begun by the N. A. A. C. P., with a strong recommendation to President, Coolidge that, in his message to Congress the urge enactment of the Anti-Lynching Bill. The letter to President Coolidge, dated November 12, stated that "there is no matter on which the colored people of the United States have felt so strongly and so unitedly since the Emancipation Proclamation as the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill." The letter then cited the declaration in the Republican National Platform of 1820, urging Congress to consider the most effective means to end lynching in America. The letter then continued: "We are therefore, venturing to hope that in your message to Congress you will make some definite and forcible pronouncement in this sense and call up on Congress to pass this vital piece of legislation." --- WOMEN FINED FOR FIRING AT EACH OTHER IN STREET. (Proton News Service) Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 13.—Mrs. Ruth Ferby and Mrs. Annis Massie were arrested last Tuesday when they engaged in a gun battle to settle an argument. Both women were fined 814 each for discharging fire arms in the city. The women told the police that they did not fire at each other, but simply fired to scare one another. "We were just bluffing" they told the officials. DO YOU KNOW HER? I would like to locate my aunt Miss Lizzie Lucas, if not married Please have her write her newhew No. 344 Spring Street. Westfeld N. J. Card of Mrs. Nannie Johnson. Political Leader from Kentucky Director of Negro Economics in Department of Labor and Newspaper Publisher. (Preston News Service) Washington. D. C. Dec—Phil H. Brown, aged 54 years, dropped dead Thursday night in his home in Riggs avenue. Funeral arrangements had not been arranged when a reporter visited the family last Friday night but it is thought his remains will be taken to Louisville, Ky. his former home. However, Mr. Brown conducted a leading newspaper in Hopkinsville, Ky. for a number of years and won national recognition as a political leader by his activities in Hopkinsville. Mr. Brown was Director of Negra Economics of the Department of Labor, Commissoner of Conciliation and regarded as one of the most influential Negroes in the United States. He was appointed early in 1921 by Secretary Davis as Director of Negra Economics, and was regarded as the one Negro more completely convertant politically with workers of his race, than any other. Mr. Brown was assisted in his position by Attorney Karl F. Phillips, said to be a walking bureau of information on all matters pertaining to Negra economics and labor questions and problems, not only of the Negro but the white workers as well. It is said that several years ago Mr. Brown worked in Washington in the Government Printing Office and was said to be the first Negro to be enrolled in the printer's union. Drifting in to the publishing game. Mr. Brown went to Kentucky where he developed a leading and powerful newspaper in Hopkinsville. He served as a national delegate to the Republican National Convention from Kentucky for many years. Mr. Brown was one of the original Harding boosters and with the other committeemen from Kentucky had much to do with the nomination of the late President. It is claimed that Mr. Brown was one of the most highly respected Negro officials in government service. Details of the funeral will appear in next issue. WELL SUPPLIED WITH FOUN- TAIN PENS: UNDER ARREST (Preston News Service) Washington, D C. Dec. 14.—McKinley Howard was arrested last Thursday charged with housebreaking. Howard is said to have admitted to the police that he received $165 for 300 fountain pens valued at approximately $1,500. He lost the greater portion of that money gambling. it is said. The police recovered most of the pens Howard admitted that he was formerly employed by the Charles F. Scott Company from whom the pens were stolen. HENDERSON—MANNING. Mr. and Mrs. R L. Manning have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Vencereta E. to Mr. Elward Henderson. Reception at residence of the bride, 3015 M Street, Richmond, Va. December 18, 1923, from 8 to 11:30 P. M. No cards. All friends invited. PERSONALS AND BRIEF'S. Mr. Wm. J. Norman of Petersburg Va., was in the city this week and called on us. —Funeral Director W. A. Price does first class work. He had charge of the remains of the well-known and popular P. L. Dandridge and gave absolute satisfaction. He serves the living and the dead. Call and see him. You can leave word with your friends before you are dead to do the same thing. —Funeral Director Robert C. Scott does up-town business. He has the latest style caskets for the dead and bridal cars for the living. The telephone will bring his car to your door. Petition in Hands of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. CAST OF "RUNNIN' WILD" SIGNS: CHICAGO SENDS 4000 NAMES. Signatures by the thousand to the petition for the release of the 24th Intreymen imprisoned in Leavenworth Penitentiary are pouring in on the National Office at 69 Fifth Avenue, New York, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. On the morning of November 27, the figure stood at close to 23,000 with thousands more arriving by every mail. The Chicago Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. has already sent in 4000 signatures and in response to letters and announcements of the N. A. A. C. P. people from every part of the country are asking for petitions to circulate. Among the groups who have signed 100 per cent strong are the cast of "Runnin' Wild" the musical comedy being given by Miller and Lyles in New York. Two sheets of signatures of this company have been received. As soon as the number of signatures approaches 100,000, arrangements will be made for the presentation of the petitions to President Coolidge in Washington. It is expected that by the time the presentation occurs, the number will be greatly in excess of the 100,000 mark originally set. In the course of the campaign for signatures, the N. A. A. C. P, has appealed through the white press for signatures with most gratifying results. Letters to the editors of white dailies appealing for the Houston Martyrs have been published in many large cities throughout the country, with the result that white people as well as colored are writing in for petitions and are sending in their names. Among the white newspapers publishing the N. A. A. C. P., letters are the New York Evening Post, Minneapolis Journal, Cincinnati Post, and the Christian Science Monitor of Boston. --- The Fourth Baptist Church on Church-Hill was well filled on last Sunday at 1:00 o'clock by friends for and near to pay the last tribute of respect to one of its oldest citizens in the person of Mrs Kate Garrett, who departed this life December 5th, 1923. Rev. Dr. Evans Payne the pastor preached a very sympathetic sermon and portrayed the life of the deceased in a beautiful manner, as he had known her for a long number of years. Dr. Payne brought tears to many as he solemnly sang a familiar hymn "On the Resurrection Day. Bye and Bye," was touchingly rendered by Mrs Rosa Talley, a member of the choir. The floral tributes were many. The deceased leaves to mourn their loss a son and daughter, Mr. Melchis Smith and Mrs. Rebecca Hunter of Louisa, Va. and a host of relatives and friends. The interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery. "Well done good and faithful servant "Peace to her ashes responds to you" A FRIEND Mr. and Mrs. Melchia Smith of 818 N. 30th street and Mrs. Rebecca Hunter of Louisa. Va., called on us this week. CLARKE—Died at the St. Phillip's Hospital Sunday, December 9, 1923 Mrs. Rosa Clarke wife of Albert Clarke. She leaves a husband, two children, mother, six sisters, four brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Sleep on dear sister. And take thy rest; In the arms of Jesus, He knoweth best. —FAMILY. In Local Churches. REV. JOHNSONS MESSAGE AT SHARON. Christian Isolation—An Impressive Discourse. Interesting Exercises at Sharon Baptist Church. --- Sharon Baptist Church has prospered greatly under the administration of Rev. R. H. Johnson, A. M., who succeeded the much beloved divine Rev. A. S. Thomas, who was retired on an annual pension. The installation of a costly organ awakened interest and has had a tendency to increase the money-raising capacity of this church On last Sunday morning, Rev. R. H. Johnson delivered a sermon, which deeply impressed the congregation The choir had sung a selection and Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D. had prayed one of his characteristic prayers, when the pastor arose and took as his text II. Corinthians, 6th chapter and 17th verse, "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you." VERY PECULIAR POSITION. "In this life, said Rev. Johnson "The truly religious individual, who strives to exhibit those characteristics which distinguish his relationship to Jesus Christ occupies a very peculiar Continued on 8th Page HON. A. B. MURHA'S CRITICISM. Thinks President Took A Step Backward. In his message to Congress, President Coolidge devotes a paragraph beginning: "Numbered among our population are some 12,000,000 colored people." He goes on to say that "on account of the migration of large numbers into industrial centers it has been proposed that a commission be created composed of members from both races to formulate a better policy for mutual understanding and confidence. Such an effort is to be commended. But it is well to recognize that these difficulties to a large extent are local problems which must be worked out by the mutual forbearance and human kindness of each community." Isn't there an echo of the old debate lasting for two generations before our Civil War, regarding the so-called Negro question in President Coolidge's words? And doesn't he, inadvertently perhaps, take the position of the slave holding Southerners who resented the idea that the question of human slavery was a national problem? The historic "State Rights" position toward the Negro, which had to be settled by the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of lives on the battlefields of the South appears to be revived by the expression, "local problems" used by the President. His apparent attitude of mind in this matter, in direct opposition to Abraham Lincoln's conviction that the Negro problem of his day could be resolved only on the broad basic proposition that this nation could not endure half slave and half free is sure to antagonize, and rightly, all Americans who believe that the status of the Negro in our American civilization must be determined from a national and not a sectional stand-point. When General Hancock, the Democratic candidate for President, asserted that "the tariff is a local issue" he lost all chance that he had ever had of election. The country at large ridiculed a man who was so lacking in statesmanlike perception that he could confound in his mind an issue that was nation-wide in its scope from one that had merely local significance. It would prove absolutely disastrous for the Republican Party to nominate for President a candidate who fails to realize that in so far as there is today any problem connected with our Negro brethren it is, and must always be, a national and not a sectional question. PERVALL—RANDOLPH. Mr. and Mrs. William Randolph re- quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Lillian Rebecca, to Mr. Robert L. Pervall Tuesday December Twenty-fifth Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-three at 6 F. M. Step 21 Westhampton Car Line Westwood. PRICE, FIVE CENTS DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY. A most delightful surprise party was led on Mr. Bernard T. Kenney at his residence, $20 N. Fifth street, on Monday night, December 3rd, by his co-workers at the Commercial Bank and Trust Company. December First, marked the beginning of his first year as Secretary-Treasur, of this progressive, financial institution. Those in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Peters, Jr., Miss Ance L. Booker, Miss Ruble E. Johnson and Messrs. G. Wallace Epps and J. Hamilton Goode. Before leaving for the dining room short speeches of felicitation were made by Messrs. Epps and Goode. At the conclusion of which Mr. Peters with a few commendatory remarks presented Mr. Kenney with a beautiful brief case as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow-workmen. After supper, games were indulged in and a few vocal and instrumental solos rendered; the party came to a close. Everyone expressing themselves as having had a delightful time. A GREAT REVIVAL AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The splendid meetings conducted by Rev. O. J. Allen, D. D., of Statesville, N. C., will continue at the First Baptist Church during next week. Three great services will be conducted on Sunday, December 16th, 11:30 A. M. 3 P. M.; and 8 P. M. The preaching and singing of Dr. Allen has been thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowds who have heard him. His wonderful singing has moved many to higher visions of life. Come and bear this great evangelist. --- "The Little Store Around the Corner" 121 N. Fifth St., is the talk of the town and it will be to your interest to go there and inspect the Christmas bargains. Un-heard of prices are awaiting you and your pocket book. It is a district but a step from Broad St., where high rentals prevail. Right here a choice selection of bargains will make you feel happy all the Christmas. Read the announcement of Dr. McConnell, the chiropractic physician. You can get relief by calling on him in the Mechanics Savings Bank building. THE AFRO-AMERICAN OLD FOLKS HOME Visiting Day, Tuesday. December 25th. Xmas Day. All Are Welcome. 100 Per Cent. Charity. A Charitable Institution for all aged and infirmed, regardless of their religious faith, organized September. 1907, 1115 W. Moore Street, Richmond Va. We desire to enlist the whole Community—We need your assistance—Our doors and our hearts are opened to help those who are lest fortunate than ourselves; and if you will see to it that we get your contribution we will do our whole duty. We have recently remodeled and enlarged Our Home and are now prepared to accommodate a large number of Inmates. We make no charge to enter, all of our inmates are taken and cared for absolutely free of charge. We can only do this through the aid of contributions and donations. We would be glad for you to call by and visit the Home. Yours for the cause of Charity. AFRO-AMERICAN OLD FOLKS' HOME. 1115 W. Moore St. Richmond, Va. J. C. RANDOLPH, President. SHARON CHURCH SERVICES December 16th. Location: Corner of 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. Subject: "Our Ever-present Help." 6:00 P. M. Young People's Meeting. 8:15 P. M. Sermon. Subject: "Our Dwelling Place." Monday December 17. 8:15 P. M. "White Gift Christmas Concert" by Auxiliary Organizations of the church Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday 8:00 P. M. All are welcome to our services. Strangers cordially received. Rev. R. H. Johnson, M. A. B. D., Pastor; W. L. Johnson. Clerk. Abyssinia Last Slavery Outpost Refused by the League. Prevalence of Condition is Bar to Entry into the League of Nations. PORO Over three million pleased patrons endorse Poro Products More than seventy-five thousand agents Sell Poro Products. Another Great PORO Achievement The New PORO Toilet Creations are now ready— Ask any PORO AGENT for them You know, of course, how marvelously good PORO Hair Preparations have always been,—how because of superior excellence, PORO has attained heights of public approval such as attained by no other Hair Preparations. Now the new Toilet Preparations among which are Skin and Scalp Soap, Face Powder, Talcum Powder, Vanishing Cream, Cold Cream, and Deodorant are of that same high quality—that same standard of excellence and superiority. Only the purest ingredients of demonstrated worth, scientifically compounded, enter into PORO Products. JUST TRY THEM. YOU'LL WANT NO OTHER! If your PORO AGENT cannot supply you, write us her name. PORO COLLEGE 4300 St. Ferdinand Avenue, ST. LOUIS, MO., U.S.A. DEPT. Pub. TWO Washington, Dec. 11. "Abyssinia, whose formal application for admission into the League of Nations has not been acted upon by that body because of the prevalence of slavery in the country, is the only free and independent state in the whole of Africa except Egypt and Liberia" according to a bulletin of the National Geographical Society issued from its head quarters in this city. "It seems paradoxical, too, that one of the three free states in Africa, lying in the protruding portion of the eastern part of the continent, should also be the last home of open slavery. MORE SLAVES THAN FREEMEN "One traveler through the country said that he believed there were more slaves in its capital, Addis Ababa, than there were free men. Servants of Europeans living in the country have their own slaves, and sometimes it is impossible for Americans or other foreigners to keep from owning slaves, because if a slave happens to be given a resident of the country there is no known method by which he may be emancipated. If he is set free he is subject to capture and enslavement by some one else. "In fact so many of the people on the outlying districts have been captured, chained together and taken in droves into the great slave market at Jimma that it is possible to march for mile after mile, day after day, through a once flourishing agricultural district without seeing a man, woman or child. Recently it has been reported that the traders are beginning, for lack of people in their own country, to make raids into the neighboring Kenya Colony, the British Sudan and else where for their quarries. SWEAR BY "MENELIK." "Few countries show such a marked change during a short period of ten years as Abyssinia has since the death of its "grand old man" Menelik who was so progressive in his ideas that Italy gave his country—the ancient empire of Ethiopia—its independence. To swear by "Menelik" is today the most binding oath a native can take. "In his time a child might drive a cow from the confines of the city to a remote corner of the kingdom without being molested, but today that same child grown to manhood, might be snatched up before he had proceeded very far on his journey and sold into slavery in some distant city. "The old king, during his reign of a quarter of a century, built up his capital city, laid out metaled roads and railway lines, installed telephones and promoted banking schools, sanitation, a water supply, hospitals and a definite system of law and order. Today his railroad is under French management and depends upon the French for its financial backing, the streets are neglected and even the foreign legations have to be barricaded to keep out the brigands. NATION NOMINALLY CHRISTIAN "Abyssinia also enjoys a peculiar distinction among the native states of the continent. Since the fourth century it has been known as a Christian nation. Menelik's vain and arrogant successor bound a gorgeous Moslem turban around his woolly head, however, and turned the faces of his people toward Mecca in order that he might satisfy his desire for a harem. But when he was deposed in 1916 and a daughter of Menelik, Waleru Zauditu and Ras Tafari were proclaimed rulers the historic faith was restored. "The tactful individual who wishes to get himself into the good graces of the natives always remembers that he must speak of them as "Ethiopians" for the term Ayssinia means 'mongrel' and probably came into 'usage originally because it is hardly possible to find on the earth so mixed a population ranging from certain light-skinned individuals of Mediterranean stock through mulatto and dusky-skinned Arab to "high yellow," "ginger-bread" and the true blacks. The Ethiopians speak of Europeans as the "red faces." Many of them are very fond of raw meat and the warmers sheer the kill the better they like it. --- EDITOR OF TIMEPIECE ENTERS RESIGNATION Detroit, Mich., Dec. 7—Lorenzo Reid editor of the "Timepiece," Michigan's Greatest Negro Newspaper, filed his resignation today to take effect immediately. A demoralized market created by a long drawn out legal battle is given as the cause of his resignation. Although no definite plans for the future have been made, it is thought that Mr. Reid will resume the study of Advertising AXE-SLAYER APPEARS IN BIRMINGHAM AGAIN (Prestop News Service) Birmingham, Ala. Dec—Birmingham's ex-murderer to whom 14 deaths are attributed in the last three years, was at large last Wednesday night. John Juliana was struck on the head with the poll of an ax while he was walking along a dark street. He cannot live according to physicians. He was robbed after the attack. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. 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And friends of Phil's to whom he addressed this terse expression, knew full well that Phil would go to the "whole distance" in carrying out their commands. At the break of dawn on November 30, 1923, the "Master Mechanic" of all human structures heard this humble promise of Phil H. Brown. His command was instantly issued, and Phil went on the long journey—"the whole distance." Phil saw the Light and hastened on, just as Peter did, to meet his Master. Thus, one of America's most picturesque figures of the "multi-colored" group has passed to the Great Beyond, leaving us here to revere his memories and, like Robert Fulton said to the first passenger on the Clermont, "hope that we shall meet again." Following an early childhood in Ironton, Ohio, the place of his birth, Phil, as he was affectionately called by the majority of those who knew him, seemed to hear the call of the type and press. He was the first Negro admitted to membership in the International Association of Typographical Workers and for years he was an energetic and successful printer, both for private concerns and at the Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., and at one time he was proofreader on the staff of "Judge," New York's premier comic publication. The press and pen advanced Phil on to editorial and poetic activities, and he soon became known as one of the best editorial writers and newspapermen in America, contributing to the Philadelphia Public Ledger and numerous white dailies of outstanding prominence. Dashing into local politics in Kentucky cities, Phil galned a national reputation, and was eagerly sought at the Republican council tables. It is doubtful if his place will be soon filled, at least so far as his keen insight and analytical abilities are concerned. When the last call came, Phil answered it just as he had answered the calls of Life: Uncomplainingly, bravely, unwaveringly. Phil had heard the call, and he saw the Light With national elections only eleven months in the distance, it is not out of place to engage in our annual past-time of extracting the cube root of the brethren's probable activities and desires, in connection with their going to bat next November. One periscopic outlook towards a racial balloting program, preceded by the usual number of "wigwam" conferences, brings into visionary view The Eternal Triangle of old—The Conservatives, The Radicals and The "Mug-wumps," as of yore, excepting that the angle occupied by the Radicals seems to be a little larger than before. In other words, it looks as though the radical brethren may surprise their contemporaries during the coming months. For instance, one organization of radicals has come out flat-footedly with the doctrine of "People, not parties" must guide the casting of votes next year. Dovetailed with this group, though not allied with it, are the non-voters, who will "yow yow" like the contents of a packed audience, a portion of which is pledged to support, with hue and cry, the utterances of some certain speaker, regardless of his sincerity. The "money-grabbers," too, waiting at the gates for frightened prey, will influence the strength of the radicals. Coming down to brass tacks, though, it looks as though the Conservatives will be weakened a bit by the departure, from their ranks, of voters who will support liberal Democrats, who are willing to pledge themselves personally to bring about some benefits to the brethren. The hopes of these departees will doubtless be geographically strewn through Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois, with possibilities for Maryland, West Virginia and Missouri. These possibilities are apparently dependent upon the fulfillment of the promises of liberal Democrats during the past year. To all of this theory, the great question "Are the Democrats sincere?" automatically establishes itself and only time itself will bring about the answer Coming to the Conservatives, who in a loud voice are eternally advocating "good-will and interracial understanding," this group is undoubtedly facing the same quasi-dilemma which all the standpatters are confronted with: "They want something—in fact they want the same things the Radicals want—but they spend a lifetime devising a way to ask for it. They want an anti-lynching bill; they want miscegenation laws abolished; they want no jim-crow laws or grand-fathers clauses; they want more small jobs, as well as the large ones; but for the sake of "understanding and interracial good-will' they dare not seek their wants in any other than a precatory way. Being guided, chiefly, by leaders who are receiving large bonuses and favors which might be placed in jeopardy, the Conservatives are as quiet as mice, and the great question which confronts them is, "Shall we swap leaders while crossing the stream, which is never crossed." The "Mug-wumps" of course believe in "peace at any price," and, like the farmer, who, from a safe place of refuge, watched his faithful wife slay a bear single-handedly, and, after the beast had breathed his last, called in the neighbors, loudly exhorting them to "see what we have done" will rush in with equanimity upon the spoils of war, which others fought, bled and died for. A fraternity of fraternities in The Eternal Triangle seems to be an impossible heave. The darned thing goes on forever, one hundred eighty degrees strong, and until it has been bent into a circle, the hopes of the brethren cannot be rounded out. Miserere! #1—PHIL H. BROWN SEES THE LIGHT. ```markdown ``` #2—THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE By "THE CAMERAMAN." (Preston News Service) #3—COUNTEE P. CULLEN.- POET. "Oh, lovers, never barter love For gold or fertile lands; For love is meat and love is drink, And love needs love's commands. And love is sheltered from the rain And scowling, stormy skies; Who casts off love must break his heart And rue it till he dies." Thus sings Countee P. Cullen, a colored student of New York University, who, among 700 undergraduates representing 63 colleges and universities of the country, has been selected as the winner of the second prize in the Witter Bynner poetry contest. Fame is apparently ready to place its crown upon the young poet's career, for, as indicative of the public opinion which is about to enshroud his flights, the Louisville Courier-Journal writes an editorial, of which the following is a part: "Because of his race and because of his age—he is only 20—this distinction at first glance may be considered remarkable. On the contrary, the two facts should make for a fine flowering of poetry on this continent. Poetry that is native to the singer, that is filled with the melancholy of a long-opressed people, that re-echoes the wails from the jungle and the sorrows of slavery. These people are not far separated from the youth of the world, wherein is resounded the spontaneous song. Their love for melody is instinctive. Their wonder is child-like, and it is this attitude toward life and nature that is a well-spring of poetry. "Macaulay in his essay on Milton declares that the wonder is that Milton a hundred years after the Elizabethan period and with all this erudition could have written 'L'Allegro' and 'Il Penseroso.' It was that Milton by his studious pursuits had wandered afield from the main road of poetry; that he who would become a poet must become as a child and turn to those ample days of the English Renaissance. "Judged by the brief excerpts of his poem, this young Negro has forsaken the ways of his own people to hark back to the Elizabethans. In the two stanzas of his song entitled, 'The Ballad of the Brown Girl, that have been given in press dispatches there is an echo of Lovelace of Sir Philip Sydney. They may therefore be called artificial. They show the influence of the school and not the spontaneity of native song." "But there are melody and simplicity in his verse. There is promise that when he turns from the beaten path to the road that leads to the sorrows of his race there will be an even greater beauty. It is not by way of being derogatory that such criticism is made. It only seems the wrong track. It is not native. It is therefore forced and unnatural. But it is an earnest of the future. No doubt a greater poet than Paul Lawrence Dunbar will be produced by this race if its singers will sing that song that is in them, that is the heritage from the past." Not so, Mr. Editor: Negroes are advancing just as other civilized peoples have advanced, and the cultural forces of this modern era should find full vent to their feelings, rather than the antiquated motivations which emanated from the minds of an oppressed people. That hope is not a beautiful one, any more than would be the hope that the songs of the Church should still ring with the war-like tones caused by the strife between it and the State, or that memories in song should be recast today of the sorrows and anguish of the Titanic victims ```markdown ``` #4—"BATTLING" SIKI ON BROADWAY New York—"Battling" Siki, the Senegalese slugger, who knocked out Georges Carpentier, France's prize-fighting idol, but who apparently now cannot break the guard of Kid Norfolk, of America, is apparently engaged in the most dangerous pasttime of all—that of trying to extinguish the lights of the Great White Way. Champagneless, Siki, it is said, has substituted synthetic gin for his favorite beverage and, under its influence, is now engaged in producing a thrill a minute around Broadway and Forty-fifth Street, New York, N. Y. Says the Associated Press of Siki: "He obviously had made a night of it, and part of the day, when he appeared on Broadway at Forty-fourth Street. He craved attention. So he emitted one of his native war cries. He got attention. The crowd that blocked traffic formed a ring and the singular one executed as nifty a war dance as ever was trod upon the hot sands of his native Senegal. "He moved up a block to Forty-fifth Street, taking his audience and his enthusiasm with him. He repeated his performance at each crosstown street until he reached Forty-eighth,/when he was told that the police were on his trail. He disappeared into a taxi-cab, bound for the black belt in Harlem. It was Siki's first escape from his manager in a week. His last adventure occurred when he fled from his training camp with $1,000 which rolled away in a flood of alcohol. His manager is still looking for hjm." Poor Siki! Can't he look into the past and read the historic results of such antics as these. 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Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. c m One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long acre Building, New York. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1925 It behooves every good citizen amongst us to rally to the Sarah G Jones Memorial Hospital Fund. These subscriptions and money are needed now. If you cannot give all of the amount, give some of it now and take time on the amount promised. The Hospital is a worthy institution. Let us help ourselves now and others who help us afterwards. Give liberally to the fund. The remarks of Hon. C. R. Kelley one of the most influential white citizens in the State, especially among colored people will be read with interest and profit by those who have carefully observed existing conditions relative to the affairs of the Mechanics Bank. His scathing denunciation of those, who are and have been jockeying for a position in this hour of calamity to our people in this community and elsewhere while he and his associates have been working ceaselessly for the alleviation of these conditions is fully justified by the facts. Depositors in sufficient numbers have signed to wipe out the alleged deficit upon the face of the returns, but the other depositors so as to reduce the danger of a "run" to a minimum should come forward and do the same thing. Organizations and individuals, who have not joined in the movement are now known and their names will be turned over at the proper time to this patriotic white committee, which committee is serving without money and without price for its minute inspection. Care was taken to send notices of the last meeting only to those depositors who had not signed and by this are endangering, not only their own money, but the money of others. The entire community, both white and colored is interested in this work. Prayers for the success of the movement are still going up to a Throne of Grace PRES. COOLIDGE'S MESSAGE The message of President Calvin Coolidge as delivered before both branches of Congress Thursday, December 6. 1923 was one of the most skillfully worded productions that have ever emanated from the White House. It dealt plainly and emphatically with all of the issues now confronting our statesmen and the nation and no where do we find a false or uncertain note upon any fundamental question or transient issue. His proposal to foster a World Court, without specifically entering the League of Nations is a re-echo of the Harding policy. His attack upon the bonus for abie-bodied men is "a call to arms," so to speak on the part of those imbued with true patriotism and a full realization that the people of this country will not continue to tolerate war taxes, while the nation is on a peace basis. The recommendations of Secretary Mellon in connection with a reduction of taxation is the answering response to the denial of bonus legislation. He is emphatic in his advocacy and support of any measure to improve the condition and to take care of disabled veterans, who have seen service during the World War and this is about all that any patriotic citizen should want or expect. This policy will break down both sectional and party lines for there are many of the leading democrats who have inculged in this way of thinking. Certain it is that the message has strengthened this statesman from Massachusetts in his plea for re-election to office and he is now unquestionably the most formidable candidate for presidential honors before the American public. That he will be nominated is almost a fore-gone conclusion; that he will be elected is almost a logical result. THE PRESIDENT AND THE NEGRO Mr. Arthur B. Murtha president of the Hiram Johnson for President Club sends a letter criticizing the distinguished occupant of the White House for some of his references to the Negro. He sees danger in his declaration that the alleged problem, confronting the people of this country with reference to the Negro is a local and not a national one and the remedy therefore is to be supplied by local and not national authority. He asks If this is not an echo of the old debate on this same question and does he not, inadvertently perhaps take the position of the slave-holding Southerners, who resented the idea that the question of human slavery was a national problem? To ask these questions is to answer them in the affirmative. The doctrine of "State's Rights" has been advertently or inadvertently approved by the present Chief Executive of the nation. But what else could our critical New York observer expect? Did not that distinguished Democrat, Woodrow Wilson of Virginia become a nationalist before he left the White House and is not the brilliant Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts a State's rights leader soon after he has entered the same resting place for the leading citizen? The people wanted a change and they have it. It sounds rather strange to talk about a centralized power demo crat and a State's rights republican. Still, these incongruous beings are living in the capital city of the United States of America. It seems to us that the position taken in this matter, not only disposes so far as presidential authority is concerned of the proposed race commission, but of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill as well. Hon. C. Basecom Slemp, as Congressman voted against the measure and it would seem that during his brief so-journ in the offices in the White House, he has convinced his chief of the wisdom of his action in so-doing. President Coolidge is urging large appropriations for the exercise of national authority over local conditions relative to the whiskey traffic and it may be that he sees in these annoying conditions a reason for not further infringing, by national authority upon the doctrine of State's Rights. We do not agree with our correspondent in saying that President Coolidge cannot be elected, but we are of the opinion that the points raised by him are certainly well taken. THE DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A. A great hit was made last Saturday at the Y. M. C. A building Third and Leigh streets by the class for the ex-planation on the Sunday School Lesson. The teacher was in his glory. Let no woman or man miss this class. Come. Last Sunday was another day for service by the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. The Workers' hour was 9:30 A. M. at the building. 10 A. M. in the penitentiary with the women and a good time was had. Subject: Hope. The committee for the jail and city home did not forget the some. 4 P. M. the boys were a happy bunch at the building. Committeeman Linwood Herndon gave an address which is still burning. Subject: Your Task. and Stick to It. The very best attention was given. The songs were led by the boys. This meeting was a record breaker. Mothers keep sending your boys. The men are back again with the meetings for men 5:30 P. M. A great open meeting was conducted by Comitteeman C. L. Anderson. Subject Be Strong and Courageous. Every man took an active part. A good starter. Men stick and God will bless you. 5 P. M. today at the building, Third and Leigh streets, the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes. Women and men. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. 9:30 A. M. workers be on time for get together meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. All boys are invited to the special meeting for boys. Let every home take notice and send your boys. 4 P. M. A great gospel meeting for men by women. The Dorcas Bible Class of the 6th M. Zion Baptist Church Sunday School will conduct the meeting. Be on time for a good time. Glad to see that friends and all people know the worth of the service rendered by the Y. M. C. A. to the company, Mr. David. The call is for the budget $5,000. We thank you. Do not forget to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. ATTENTION! ALL MEHARRY GRADUATES Nashville.—For two years the names of the McHarry Graduates did not appear in our catalogue because many of the addresses were incorrect. We are now making an effort to get the correct address of every graduate of any department for our next issue of our catalogue. Will not every graduate send in his correct address and help us make the next catalogue an up-to-the-minute Roster of our Dear Old School? Then we can send you interesting news items of your Alma Mater and you will be encouraged to send us short reports of your successes and achievements. Just send in your name and address to the Register and the Roster will be made. Do it Now. J. A. LESTER, M. D. Register Melarry University THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ANTI-LYNCHING BILL IS URGED BY PRESIDENT IN HIS MESSAGE ANTI-LYNCHING BILL, URGED BY COOLIDGE. Colored League Which Procured Inter- ental Assurance in October at White House Audience That President Would Recommend Dyer Bill. Sends Telegram of Thanks to Coolidge. Boston, Mass. Dec. 8. (Special.)—Gratification over the lynching section of the presidential message was today telegraphed to President Coolidge by the National Equal Rights League which had twice since Mr. Coolidge became President, publicly petitioned him to recommend the Dyer Bill in his first message. The League's first appeal was to the president in person in the White House at an audience on October 6th, this being the first plank of a general race petition presented by secretary W. M. Trotter and argued by the spokesman, Rev. T. S. Harten, the president finally giving an inferential assurance. The second appeal was the Armistice Day petition telegraphed to the White House and given to the press, followed by resolutions in Colored churches. The League is receiving congratulations on this pioneer work with the President from Massachusetts where the League has its national headquarters. The League also congratulated Congressman Dyer. The Leagues telegram to President Coolidge said: "National Equal Rights League having been granted audience October 5 presenting petition you in behalf of Colored Americans requesting you to favor Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill is grilled over your clarion call to Congress in message to legislate to prevent and punish lynching, which constitutes the worst menace and discredit to our country. T. J. MOPPINS. Pres. WM. TROTTER. Sec. MONROE MASON. Publicity Director. EXCURSION RATES FOR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS. Five Passenger Associations Grant Reduced Rates for the Nineteenth Annual Congress to be Held In Cincinnati. Chicago IL. Dec.—Round trip excursion railroad rates of one fare and a half on the Identification Certificate plan from all points in the Five large Passenger Associations have been granted on account of the Sunday School Congress to be held in Cincinnati. Ohio June 11th to 16th. This anouncement was made here today by Mr. C. A. 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The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sadie Broadnax of Seventh Avenue and Park Street last week and left a bouncing baby girl, which is the joy of their home. Mother and baby are getting on nicely. Mr. Robert Miller died here after a stroke of paralysis Sunday, December 9. He was a member of Mt Zion A. M. E. Church, having joined the church about a month prior to his demise. The funeral took place Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Gertrude Hatcher was discharged from Burrell Memorial Hospital Tuesday, after a successful operation. Mrs. L. L. Stanard, G. W. Secretary Grand Fountain, U. O. True Reformers was in the city last week in the interest of the Order. She paid the death claim of the son of Mrs. Leslie Edwards, for $100, at the Hill Street Baptist Church Sunday morning. This is said to be the last claim due in Roanoke Division. Mrs. Stanard left Tuesday for Bedford City and Lynch burg in interest of the Order, receiving much encouragement over the field. Mrs. Harvey Plenty wishes to use this method in thanking the many friends one kindness to he dron gk friends for their kindness during her illness and for their prayers and sympathy. Mr. Peter Johnson, of Henry Street died here today after a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Robert Sattiem was shot and seriously wounded Sunday evening, by his housekeeper. He is critically all at Burrell Memorial Hospital. Sir H. L. Shelton, of Chesnut Avenue is sick at this writing. The various choirs of the colored churches have special invitations to attend the great Gypsy Smith Meeting at the City Auditorium Thursday the 13th. Rev. Dr. R. Powell, of the Hill Street Baptist Church who was run over last week at the Auditorium, is quite sick at Burrell Memorial Hospital with internal injuries. Mr. Henry Nowell, of Tenth Avenue, who had a stroke several weeks ago, is still confined to his bed. He is not much improved. Sir Johnnie Hayes, of Eighth Avenue N. W. has been sick three weeks but is improving. Mrs. Mary Ann Lovelace who spent three weeks in the city visiting her sisters and brother. Mrs. Phyllis King and Miss Martha Traynham. 2006 Ninth Avenue, N. E. and Mr. B. J. Traynham, of Tenth Avenue, left for Philadelphia, Monday the 10th. She had a very pleasant stay with relatives and friends after 19 years absence. Rev. James S Hatcher, D. D. of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church is preaching a series of sermons from the Book of Exoduh. These rich messages as promulgated by this young teacher and scholar are wonderful. He is the author of the tithing system in Mt. Zion. Mr. J. T. Hughes of the Hampton Hotel had an accident with his automobile. His car turned over near Rocky Mount. He sustained some injuries, also two other occupants were slightly injured. Mr. Hughes is getting around. Don't forget M. Stanfield. The Planet Agent wishes the patrons of The Planet to furnish him with their annual subscription by January 1, 1924. The burden of delivering is too heavy and I am growing older and less able to get your papers to you during the winter months. Just $2.00 pays for twelve months. Get ready. I shall call on you as regard this matter. M. Stanfield 153 Wells Alley, N. W. To one and all—oblige. Prof. and Mrs. James McKoy, Prof F. D. Lawson, Prof. Ira Holder, Miss George Hairston, Miss Queen E. Williams, Lillian Paxton, Mrs. Mary R. Holland of this city attended the State Teachers Association at Richmond last week, also the Hampton-Union football game. Messrs. Douglas Fisher, Theimore Hayden, Gadwell Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jordan and. Mr. Robert Burrell, Jr. witnessed the Hampton-Union game Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Dugger spent Thanksgiving and a few more days at Richmond. They were the guest of Rey and Mrs. W. R. Howerton and enjoyed the trip. Messrs, John L. Reynolds Cornelius Hylton, Griffin Hayden, James Mottley spent Thankgiving in Richmond. Have the Planet sent to your address for one year. The cost is only $20 per year. It will aid a journal that has served you for nearly half a century. STAG SEMI-PASTE-PAINT MADE IN THE USA MADE IN THE USA MADE IN THE USA RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. FULTON NOTES We were very glad to have a large number of pupils and several visitors in our Sunday School last Sabbath. Mr. Frank Jeter, Superintendent. Our pastor, Rev C. A. Cobbs, preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday; using as his subject, "Exceeding the Speed Limit." The subject was selected from the book of Proverb. The devotionals were in charge of Rev C. B. Jefferson assisted by Rev M. J. Jackson a member of the Church and a student at the Va. U. U. Rev M. Jackson, of Philadelphia, and Rev A. S. Tilman of the Va. U. U. Many other visitors were present in the congregation of which we are glad to have at all times. 6:30 P. M. the young folks had a grand time in the B. Y. P. u.session, which is under the leadership of Miss Edna Clarke. 8:30 P. M. was set apart for devotional services and roll call; but owing to an excellent crowd, the pastor had to preach. Benediction by C. B. Jefferson. Live music by the choir, under the leadership of Deacon Nathaniel Yates. The Sunday Schools of Fulton extend 'you' an invitation to be present with them tomorrow a 9:30 A. M. 11:30 A. M. Rev. Cobbs will preach from the text. "Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out." 6:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. services; at 8:30 P. M. Rev. George Nelson, of Camden, N. J., will preach at Calvary. Let us come out and hear our brother. Mr. Samuel Marrow and Willie Bogus, who are at present residing in Newport News motored to Richmond last week and were accompanied back by Mrs. Carrie Marrow and child and the wife of Mr. Bogus. They were highly entertained while in the seaport city by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller. Christmas is very near here, and we ought not to forget as a church to make some kind of gifts to the Superintendent of the Sunday School and Trustee Board. In fact all the officers who are not receiving any compensation, ought to be remembered. We are glad to know that Mr. Levi Goode of Henrie Co. Va., is conducting a Wood and Coal Yard in our community at 3622 Williamsburg Avenue, Phone, Mad.5360 W. He would be very glad to have your patronage CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris, take this method in thanking the many friends, who made it possible for the many good things given them by a surprise party Monday night, December 3rd. Mrs. Mary Morris has been confined to her sick-bed for about two and a half months. She has been very ill but is now convulsing. We can not find words to speak, to tell of our appreciation and thanks to them; bus ask that the Lord may add a special blessing upon them and that they may live long to do much good as they have done for us. Mrs. Fannie Jenkins gave a handsome basket of provisions on the same date. The surprise party was led by Mrs. Dora, Miss Ester and Mr. Samuel Smith, Mrs. Ella James, Mrs. Nancy James, Mrs. Mary Steward and Mrs Bess Jefferson, at which time a large quantity of food was given and a nice purse of money A hymn was sung by Mrs. Ella James and prayer was offered by her mother Mrs. Nancy James. Remarks were delivered by Mr. Richard Morris, thank ing the many friends for their hospitality. RISING MT. ZION NOTES The morning service was well attended, as usual the pastor preached a very interesting sermon which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Sunday last, marked the last communion of the year; visitors from far and near were present to help Zion give blessings to the Lord for his loving kindness and tender mercies through the past year. We were pleased to have present in our morning service Dr. and Mrs. Miles B. Jones, who came in the interest of the Sarah G. Jones Memorial Hospital. Next Sunday marks the termination of the rally; all clubs are urged to make their reports. WYTHEVILLE NEWS. Excellent services were rendered at the churches all day Sunday. Rev. T. W. Hebron was at Rural Retreat all day Sunday and left for Northfork, W. Va. Tuesday morning. Miss Lillian Wilson and little niece, Treassa, of Pulaski, were the Sunday guest of her sister Mrs. James A. Chapman. Mrs. Susie Miller of Bristol. was SUPP LITERAL 20 100% ALCOHOL --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Emma Wrencher, who is quite ill. Master Robt. J. Thompson Jr., who has been ill, is improving. M. T. W. Hebron and sons R. A., and T. W., Jr., motored to Rural Retreat Sunday, the guest of Mr. Henry Wilds. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hill and Mrs. Maud Johnson were business visitors in town Saturday. Madame Rumor is busy about the wedding bells in Qualityville. Mr. Chas. R. Chapman, who has been ill is able to be out. Bethel A. M. E. Church organized a Literary Society last Thursday night, the first program will be the 27th of December. Mr. R. B. Holiday was elected president The subject for discussion will be: Resolved. That Education is of More Advantage to a Person Than Wealth. Mrs. Florence Dooly Woods, died Sunday morning, December 30, after an illness of two weeks, with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Franklin St. M. E. Church; Rev. W. W. Ward officiated. Mrs. Woods came to Wytheville fifty-one years ago to live with her aunt, Mrs. Ann Wade. She leaves three children, one daughter Mrs. Helen Young of Norfolk and two sons, Mr. Robert Woods of Washington D. C. and Mr. Walter Woods of Wytheville, mother and brother, Mrs. Lizzie Dooley and Mr. J. R. Dooley of Christiansburg, Va., two sisters Mr. C. H. Vaughn of Roanoke and Mrs. Dalsy Hoge of Blacksburg, to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest in Eastwood Cemetery.. Prof. G. M. Gandy, president of Petersburg Institute lectured at Bench el A. M. E. Church, Ivanhan, in the colored community club Tuesday night, December 11th. All who are interested in the welfare of the race and the educating of their children should hear Prof. Gandy. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Thompson and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Dimpsey and children motered to Pulaski Sunday; while there they were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Crockette Currin. Mr. Howard Whisaker of Washington, D. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Edna Whisaker. Mrs. Gladys M. Hairston and little nephew, Robert, returned Sunday night after a two weeks stay in Bristol Tenn. IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES Richmond District Council of the National Ideal Benefit Society was largely attended at its last meeting, much important business was transacted. Plans are being made for a great midwinter membership campaign Mr. A. W Holmes Supreme Master recently returned from Philadelphia, West Philadelphia and Pittsburg, Pa., where he held large and helpful meetings in the interest of the Order. He is much pleased with the interest shown by the Ideal members and the progress that is being made. Mr. Holmes was highly entertained on his trip, and was assured of much work this year by the following: Mr. George Arvin Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. M. T. Robinson, West Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Fannie H Hicks, West Philadelphia, Pa. and Mrs. Ellen B. Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa. Twilight Lodge No. 1 gave an ideal social Friday evening November 30th, which was largely attended; the room was beautifully decorated. Much credit is due the committee for the ideal supper that was served in abundance. Mrs. Camme Carter, Chairman and Mrs. Nannie Newton assistant chairman. Mrs. Alma Chapman was chairman of the program and Mr. John S. Powell master of ceremonies. Mrs. Rosa B. Atkins is planning for the organization of a new lodge very soon. State Deputy J. R. Hicks organized a Nursery last Saturday worked up by Mrs. Mattie V. Price. The Union meeting of the several lodges of South Richmond was quite a success, music was furnished by the Ideal Choir and much business was transacted for the good of the Order. Mr. A. W. Holmes delivered an address. Mrs. Sallie B. Cogbill presided. Rev. W. L. Anderson, Vice Supreme master, Beaver Dam, Va., was in the city this week on business. Members of the Ideal Society of Newport News. Va., are looking for ward to a great meeting in January. Mrs. Cora L. Jenkins and her associates are preparing to have the Supreme Master with them. Many applications for new members were received this week from Mr. Samuel C. Jackson of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. M. E. Overton, Deputy of City Point, Va. made application this week for charters to organize 2 Nurseries. 1. W. C. A. NOTES Health Education Classes—All women and girls interested in Athletics are invited to enroll in the classes which will open on January 10th, 1924 Registration for these classes will be held during next week and the first week in January. The Gourdin Atletic Club will hold installation services, Saturday December 15, at 7 P.M. Miss Bessie Edwards A. M. will be the speaker of the evening. On Sunday afternoon a musical and literary program will be rendered Special numbers will be given. MARRY—Magazine containing photos and descriptions of colored ladies and gentlemen seeking lifemates. 25c. Dixie Correspondence Club, Yazoo City, Mississippi. OPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL 7:00 P. M. DINNER The amount is a ```markdown ``` PL There is esp. sizes up to 54. large and genuine PLENTY OF There is especially good sele up to 54. We urge every w e and genuine saving to be here PLENTY OF EXTRA SIZES There is especially good selection of dresses for large women who wear sizes up to 54. We urge every woman who wants to buy fine dresses at a large and genuine saving to be here early in the morning. EVERYTHING COSTS LESS AT WEISBERGER'S RICHMOND'S GREAT STORE It is natural for big dress manufacturers to turn to us whenever they have something very extraordinary to offer. These manufacturers were heavily OVERSTOCKED—and this store, with its tremendous outlet, was their logical choice. They let us have hundreds of their higher-priced dresses at such wonderful concessions that we can sell them on a most sensational basis. It Cost Manufacturers More than $13.75 to Make Some of These Beautiful Dresses. The materials are much finer than are used in dresses at this price. Greatest care has been given to the making of these dresses. The styles are smart and becoming. And the variety is so great that you can quickly find just the dress you want for business, street wear, afternoon or evening wear. THESE ARE THE "CREAM" OF MANUFACTURERS' SURPLUSES. They are the season's choice and best selling models. Earlier in the season this great store couldn't have bought these dresses at the price we are selling them to you. There are all sizes for misses and women and— FIVE FASHIONABLE ATTIRE REASONABLY PRICED. Price. At Very Low Price. STYLES Bouffant Backs Front Drapes Boat Necks Round Necks Square Necks Short Sleeve Effects New Bell Sleeves Panel Skirts Coat Models Cape Backs Basque Models Lace Frills New Pleated Effects Circular Flounces Tier Skirts Side Draperies Tailored Models MATERIALS Guard Crepe Velvets Georgettes Flannel Checks Crepe Satins --- Firpo and Wills May Fight in N.Y. SIX (P.eston News Service) New York, Dec. 13—Tex Rickard to day declined to reveal details of negotiations he has had under way 10 sometime to match Harry Wills, Negra heavyweight, and Luis Firpo, but indicated that some progress toward arranging the bout has been made. Rickard admitted receiving word from Firpo in which the latter suggest ed May 5 as a satisfactory date for holding the fight. The promoter, however said he had no definite date in mind although he said some time about May 1 would be desirable. Rickard apparently has definitely given up a proposal to stage the bout in the Argentine particularly as Wills is opposed to meeting Firpo in the latter's native country. The most likely scene will be New York, but the promoter will not reveal whether he plans to build an arena, which it is suggested, will also be used, later on for a match between Firpo-Wills victor and Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion. Rickard already has Firpo under contract to fight Wills but so far the Negro and his manager, Paddy Mulins have steadily refused to accept the promoter's terms. HAMPTON AWARDS FOOTBALL LETTERS Oscar A. Pindle, Probable All-Association Choice for Center, Elected Captain for 1924 Season. (By P. Bernard Young, Jr.) By P. Bernard Young, Jr.) Hampton, Va. Dec. 13. After meeting the requirements with regard to the number of Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association games participated in and after showing the necessary skill in playing their various positions, the following students have been given their letter H' in football at Hampton Institute; Adee C. Butter Memphis, Penn, guard W. Warrick Cardozo, Washington, D.C. fullback; Theodore D. Cumberland, Va., tackle and captain for the 1923 season; Thom as J. Coleman Memphis, Tenn., guard David L. Gunn, Stockbridge, Mass., halfback; Herbert Hardwick, Savannah, Ga., halfback; Edward Hargrove, New York City halfback; Bertrand C. Jacobs, Pittsfield, Mass., quarterback; James H. Jones, Boston, Mass., end; Oscar A. Pindle South Boston, Va. center, and captain-elect for the 1924 season; Arthur R. Ruffin, Cauthronsville Va., end; J Spencer Ruffin, Cauthronsville, Va., tackle; James P. Taylor, Montgomery, Ala. tackle and William D. Williams, Tulsa, Okla., full back. PINDLE ELECTED CAPTAIN At a meeting held at the Hampton In Institute Gymnasium the letter men elec ed Oscar A. Pindle to lead them 'n' the fray next year. He is a good student and a wonderful player and leader. The sport writers and others who have watched Pindle play declare him the greatest center of the season. In all the games of this season his perfect passing his aggressiveness, his splendid defensive playing, and his all-around versatility marked him as the most probable all-association selection for center. Indeed, no center this season has out-played him. ALL ASSOCIATION SELECTIONS There is little doubt as to the rigor of T. T. Coleman, tackle and captain of the "Seasiders" during the 1923 season to be placed on the mythical eleven. He has done wonders on the offense and the defense. When his team wanted a touchdown in the Union game he took the ball over. On several other occasions he came into the backfield and gained some of the much needed yardage. "Jimmie" Jones will probably receive the honor of a berth on the mythical eleven again this year. He is one of the fastest ends in the association and is good at receiving passes. He is a wonderful tackler. Adee C. Butler at guard has proved to be a bulwark of strength on the line. Very few gains have been made through him this season. His playing has also been of all association caliber. Bertrand 'Sticky' Jacons, Hampton's 135-pound general, displayed in every game this season his superior generalship. His ability to diagnose the play of his opponents, his choice of his own plays, and his power to instill the fighting spirit into the players, have made him invaluable to the 'Seasiders' and a threat to the opponents. "Bulldog" Williams at fullback was Hampton's most consistent gainer and her best defensive back. He scored touchdowns on St. Paul and Shaw. He is the only player who has scored a touchdown on St. Paul on a line plunge and thereby demonstrated his plunging ability. CONSISTENT PLAYERS Gunn, in his kicking, excelled any man in the association. He was excellent on passing. Hardwick was a good driving, ground-gaining back. Hardgrove is the passing 'oee' of the association. Barely 'a' d a touchdown not result from his passing; he scored the touchdown himself on the Lincoln "Lions," Cardozo, the Ruffin brothers, Coleman *and* guard, and Taylor at tackle played steady ball in every game which they played. These players composed the lightest team in the association. Considering this and other odds, Hamptonians have a team of which they may be justly proud. The 'Seasiders' are determined to emerged from the next season with a clean sheet and are waiting only for the thud of the pigskin to sound again. SENEGALESE WRESTLER LOSES STRIGHT FALLS (Preston News Service) Chicago. Ill.. Dec. 13.—Reginal Sikil much heralded Senegalese wrestler from France, gave an audience of over 4,000 wrestling fans a real thrill here last week, when it took Stanislas Zbyasko almost an hour and a half to gain a two-fall decision. Sikil, 21 years old, tall, slim but extremely powerful proved a real sensation, and although he lost the match, won a multitude of friends by his games and ability to "take it." The Pole took the first fall with a jack knife and head scissors hold, and took the second fall with a head neck and jack knife hold. SIKI-PURYEAR BOUT IN EAST IS RUMORED (Preston News Service) New York, Dec. 13. —Apparently an other match for Battling Ski is in the making that should pack Madison Square Garden according to the "inside dope" current in this city last week. His talkee-of opponent is no other than Silent Puryear, who since he became stable mate of Harry Wills has been knocking all of the light-heavies for a goal. Puryear is a tough customer with a bewildering ring style. Townsend and George Godfrey may be matched on same card. TIGER FLOWERS WILL FULFILL CUBAN AND MEXICAN BOUT DATES (Preston News Service) Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 15—After a sensational 12-round draw with Boston George Robinson here on November 27 Manager Walk Miller, who handles Georgia Tiger Flowers, feels that the southerner's right hand is sufficiently mended to warrant his fulfilling the contracts that were called off in Mexico and Cuba. On December 15, at San Antonio, Texas. Flowers will meet Siki or Sonny Goodrich in a 12-round match. New Year's Day he will meet either Jeni Smith or Godon McCay at Juarez, Mexico. Flowers will embark for Havana where the best middleweight obtainable will face Flowers in a 12-round match. The recent match in Atlanta was pronounced the best fight ever staged there, and it is likely that Robinson and Flowers will be rematched for Christmas Day in Atlanta. The Tiger is by far the best attraction in the South, Southeast and Middle West, as well as in both Cuba and Mexico and many offers are now being considered, by his manager from all parts of the United States. It is very likely that Flowers will be seen in the East after he has filled his Cuban contract as such places as Boston, Buffalo Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Montreal and Portland have made offers for the popular Georgia fighter. George Robinson holds the distinction of being the only man in the ring that has held Flowers to a draw, and outweighed the Tiger some 12-pound in their match. Flowers has defeated sucb well known fighters as Panama Joe Gans, Jamalice Kid, Tut Jackson, Andy Kid Palmer, Jimmy O'Catty, Tom King, Gorilla Jones, Jimmy Barry Kim Flynn, Bob Lawson, Frankie Murphy, Eddie Palmes, Frank Carbone and a number of lesser lights. Jamaica Kid and Tut Jackson, both outweighing Flowers many pounds, have fought the Tiger 24 rounds each in two matches, records show that neither man was given an even round out of the twenty-four fought. LOENDI TOYS WITH HARRISBURG (Preston News Service) Pittsburgh, Dec. 13.—Playing before one of the largest crowds of the early season, and against a team reputed to be one of the best in the State the World's Champion Loendil Club, roots rough-shod over the strong Harrisburg Five at Labor Temple Thursday evening, the final score being 61-24. The game was a bang-up affair from the first whistle to the last, and despite the one-sidedness of the score not a slow moment was noticeable. The Loendillineup strengthened by the addition of 'Specks' Moton of New 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 York, started off with a rush and soon had a commanding lead, Capt. Betts added by Posey, Ricka and Moton on the offensive and Young on the defensive, who locked up 'Scrappy Brown, without permitting him to score a field goal, showed decided improvement over their first appearance, and the team appeared to be high-geared and working with extreme smoothness. Poles played the best game for the visitors, caging seven field goals some of his shots bordering on the sensational. --- FAMOUS KNITS AND COFFEX. (Preston News Service) The next two games on the Loen迪 schedule looms as floor classics, for the Famous Knits of Cleveland, Ohio, and the famous Coffey Club will be met on succeeding Thursdays. Coffees will be played on December 20, and the announcement of this game alone augurs a banner crowd. But before the Coffey Club, the Loen迪 will meet most severe test of the season in the Knits, A.A. A. champants of Cleveland. This team will make its first appearance in Pittsburgh on December 13, and their record will show their class. The team boasts a record of 39 straight wins, including a victory over the Celtics, world champions BOXING BOUTS TO AID HARLEM CHRISTMAS FUND. (Preston News Service). New York Dec 13.-Harlemites are '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.' becoming steamed up over the Christmas fund bouts to be staged at the Commonwealth Casino on Wednesday night for the poor of this community, because the bouts are to be real ones, not exhibitions and Harry Wills is on the same card to box a three-round exhibition with Jack Townsend, the former DeWitt Clinton High School football star. The Santa Claus Christmas Fund, under whose auspices the show will be conducted or to whom certain per cent age of the receipts will be given, Junus M. Green Mrs. Lucile Randolph Vivian Roberts and others who have their headquarters at 135 West 135th Street. Any donations brought or sent to the New York office of this paper will be immediately turned over to the committee who plan to distribute Christmas baskets, toys, candies and wearing apparel to Harlem's poor or gardens of race, creed or color. EMIL MORRO, LOSES TO PETEY HAYES IN 10 ROUNDS. --- (Preston News Service) Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 12.—Emil Morro of the 369th Infantry lost the decision after 10-rounds of hard battling to Petey Hayes (white) at the 47th Regiment Armory, November 27. In an eight-round affair, Edwin Riley of the 369th Infantry defeated Al Miller after a fast scrap. It was the best fight of the night. Riley was the more clever of the two and Miller car rled an awful sock. Riley's aggressive pess won him the honors. (Selected by C. L. WASHINGTON.) First Team. Name School Position Lancaster Lincoln Left End Coleman Hampton Left Tackle Miller Union Left Guard Morgan Lincoln Center Butler Hampton Right Guard Coston Lincoln Right Tackle Williams Howard Right End Byrd Lincoln Quarter Back Martin Union Left Half Back Doneghy Howard Right Half Back Parker St. Paul Full Back Second Team Crudop Lincoln Left End Barksdale Union Left Tackle Pierce St. Paul Left Guard Pindle Hampton Center Smith, W. J. Union Right Guard Smith Howard Right Tackle Corrothers Union Right End Derritt Union Quarter Back Walker St. Paul Left Half Back Coles V. N. I. I. Right Half Back Peyton Howard Full Back The above selection is our choice of the men who are best fitted to fill the positions on the mythical Colored Intercollegiate Athletic ALL-ASSOCIATION ELEVEN. Stops COLDS La Gripe 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 millionis will do for you. Get red box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait. HILL'S QUININE Price 30 cents. CASCARA BROMIDE W. H. HILL CO. (13-263) DETROIT, MICH. Association Eleven. Each man is picked on account of his all-around ability to fill the particular position most advantageously. Worthy of honorable mention are: Boykfn. St. Paul; Boffman, Union; Johnson, Lincoln; W. A. Smith, Union; Priestly, Howard and Shields, Union. DANNY EDWARDS LOSER; AGAINST THE DECISION. (Preston News Service) Holyoke, Mass., Dec. 13—Tony Thomas white, local bantam-weight, was awarded the judge's decision over (Continued on Page 8.) For Other Sports See Page 8. FIG. approximately three hundred not including the holders of this city, who are vitally intimately and the good opinion is to re-open the Mechanic's decree signed by the a closing of notice in its Inc., secured to other repre-pect of the satisfying the City Company. It is fur-instructed to together said them by the satisfying prompt dis-sets of said copper they cannot determine the need in and balanced. To my vote, decided to share in all the situation and enables with such a recommendation. be been unofficially reported over to help the colored people should not figure in the those depositors who are those who wish to deposit the not to make any run on the Bank. The primary purpose at the amount of liability, put up people and the self-sacrifice us re-open the Bank. very three hundred the holders of are vitally inter- good opinion of the Mechanics signed by the able determine this anced. To meet to share in any and enables the commendation as fally reported to the colored people not figure in this ors who are ur- to deposit their run on the Bank purpose at this ty, put up the self-sacrificing Bank. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. --- ```markdown ``` THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SEVER --- ```markdown ``` A STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: We stake forty-five years' reputation for honesty, integrity and honorable action against ten months' aspersions of our enemies and those who desire to profit by the failure of the greatest financial institution of the colored people. Our primary object and desire is to reimburse any of our people who have invested in any enterprise fostered by us We solemnly swear now, as we swore upon the witness stand, that not one dollar of our forty-five years' accumulation has been the result of dishonorable actions or sharp practices. We insist that the money alleged to be missing cannot be traced to us either directly or indirectly and that of all the people involved we are the greatest sufferer, even as our honesty has been our greatest asset. The money belonging to us and to the organizations with which we are affiliated was taken by others or was accredited to other accounts, so that when checks were drawn upon the account there was no money to meet them. There was no other course for us to pursue, other than to assume complete responsibility Our ledger sheets at the Bank had been stolen, removed in order to cover up these peculations and to make us the victim. We had not transferred our property. It was all in our own name and while the liability chargeable to us from this source was approximately ($64,000) Sixty-four Thousand Dollars, we surrendered assets (real estate) which conservatively handled, will bring over ($100,000) One Hundred Thousand Dollars, which is ($36,000) Thirty six Thousand Dollars more than the alleged liability. We have never had charge of a record in the Mechanics Savings Bank in twenty years' service. We could not have made a false entry upon the books of that concern. We had no reason so to do when we had surrendered property with a gross rental of ($11,000) Eleven Thousand Dollars. We have defended colored people, secured their release from jails, penitentiaries and stopped executions upon the gallows. We are now called upon to defend ourselves. Certain it is, that the people whom we have defended will stand by us. As for the better class of Southerners, their testimony in our behalf is an outstanding feature of this crucial period of our existence. We are trusting in God. In the language of Shakespeare, we are saying to our traducers and slanderers- There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats For I am armed so strong in honesty that they pass me by Like the idle wind, that I respect not. A full, free and square vindication is demanded by us and we believe we shall obtain it. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Richmond, Va., May 9, 1923. --- (Concluded from Page 6) DANNY EDWARDS LOSES. Danny Edwards the Pacific Coast batman after 10 rounds of furious fighting Friday night. The decision was far from being sat isfactory to the large gathering of fans and they voiced their disapproval by booing for many minutes after the boys left the ring. Edwards weighed 120 1-2 and Thomas sealed at 123 pounds. The presence of many policemen who it is understood were permitted to see the contest, free probably averred a free-for-all fight. A large mixed audience came from Springfield and the word was passed out beforehand by local fans "on the inside" that Thomas, who is a local boy, would be given the decision if he were on his feet at the end of the fight. Policemen hung around the scene until far after midnight. A'S HUMBLE MONARCHS The mighty A. S. C. aggregation of gridiron warriors clamped the city state last Monday herd when they overwhelmed the Monarch Giants 46 to 0 in a game in which all the members of the A's starred. Touch downs were made almost at will and the Monarchs were powerless before the A's juggernaut attack. The Monarch's line-up was as for joins: C. Jenkins and A. Gardner, ends; J. Ward and R· Vaughan, tachies; E. Shelton and L. Pridy, guards; W. Williams, center; B· Jackson, quarter; T. Ivey fullback; J. Cottrell and S. Booker, halfbacks, S. Bassett J. Puller, S. Preston, Sam Thomas and C· Johnson—subs. N. A. A. C. P. WRITES TO EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE ASKING UNIFIED EFFORT Announcement of a separate campaign for the release of the men, under taken by the National Equal Rights League, brought the following letter from the N. A. A. C. P., asking for unified effort: "When the N. A. A. C. P., undertook the campaign to free the imprisoned members of the 24th Infantry, it was distinctly stated that this was not an N. A. A. C. P. affair only, and churches and organizations of every variety having been invited to join in the work, did so generously. "We do however, object to the National Equal Rights League asking, as a press dispatch reports them to have done, that resolutions urging the release of the 24th Infantrymen be sent to their offices in Boston. The success of this campaign depends upon the number of signatures gathered by the N. A. A. C. P., and presented in a mass to President Coolidge. For other organizations to make themselves centers of similar campaigns simply divides the effort and lessens the effectiveness of the whole." "We again urge that no separate effort be undertaken, and if the Nation alEqual Rights League wants to present its resolutions and signatures to President Coolidge, we urge that be done together with the N. A. A. C. P. as there is no disposition on our part to deprive any other organization for credit for such work as it may do in this cause." EDITOR MOORE'S CONGRATULATIONS. The many friends of Editor John Mitchell, Jr., throughout the country will be glad to hear that the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia has granted a writ of error in his case. The Richmond Planet said: The Supreme Court of Appeals, in session here Saturday, November 17th 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 on 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 fastened to congratulate him. In the meantime the depositors of the institution are electing one of two courses open to them in realizing on their claims. Instead of continuing the receivership, a plan of waiver has been proposed, which will guarantee the depositors fifty per cent. and as much more as can be realized upon the pres ent assets as a "going institution." POLICE QUELL BATTLE IN A CHICAGO BLACK- TAN CAFE (Preston News Service) Chicago Ill. Dec. 13.—A riot can summoned a wagon load of police to the Dreamland Cafe on the southside early Wednesday where it is said that about fifty men and women, black and white were battling with chairs, chairs, throwing dishes and flourishing knives. When the police arrived they found several persons on the floor, some of them unconscious the officers say. The officers claim they had a hard time beating the principal offenders into cuff mission. Two taxicab drivers were stabbed. It is claimed that when the imbroglio was over six Negroes a dozen white men and two white girls were taken to the police station and questioned. According to the story they told, a white youth swore at a young Negro woman who refused to dance with him, and three Negro men started beating him for the remarks made to the girl and soon most of the natrons were engaged in the brawl. It is said that the cafe is operating under an injunction restraining the police from interfering with it. MAKES A SCATHING DENUNCIATION (Continued From First Page.) friends. One of the first things after the closing of the bank, you had a big meeting at the City Auditorium. You pledged that if the bank re-opened, you would put your shoulders to the wheel and make the kind of institution that had never been seen before. The Baptist denomination became interested. I appeared before the Baptist Ministers' Conference. That Conference responded to the appeal. Every Baptist minister in the city is pledged to give it his support, and I have never heard of Baptist ministers falling down on their words. NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT Some of the things in this world are subject to a discount, but there is no discount on a Baptist ministers pledge. It is worth a hundred cents on the dollar. He related the story of George Washington, where it was reputed that he threw a dollar across the Potomac at a point where it was approximately three-quarters of a mile wide. The listener did not believe the story, whereupon the story teller explained that it was possible for the reason that a dollar went farther in those days than it does now. "I have appealed to your selfishness" continued the speaker. I have appealed to the consideration of your old friends and to your young friend. Now, we'll see if it is feasible. Did anyone at the City Auditorium say it would not work? WILL WORK NOW They all said that it would work. If it would work then, it will surely work now. Col. Keiley spoke a while ago about Mr. Shewakma, who is now a member of the State Corporation Commission. He said if it were a white or ganization. I don't believe it would work, but after three days consideration, he said that as a colored institution knowing the patriotism and loyalty of Virginia Negroes, he believed that it would work. What does it mean the vacation of the receivership, and the re-opening of the bank? NO BETTER WAY. I could not recognize or reconceive, why there was opposition on the part of the receivers to this plan. I am of the opinion that they thought that some one else and an idea of liquidating the bank and that it could not be done in a better way. When I learned that, I would not have anything to do with it unless it was to re-open the bank on Third and Clay street by Negroes and for Negroes. I believe that these receivers will not oppose it, but that they will co-operate with you in carrying out the plan. We do not want to re-open the bank, just to liquidate the present assets of the bank. WILL REALIZE MORE If this bank is re-opened the assets will realize more than by any other scheme whether it be by private commission or by the receivers. What kind of a bank? A bank that will be a monument to the colored people of Virginia one that all of the colored people east of the Mississippi can point to with pride. He related the story of two Hebrews. One of them drove up in front of the business place of the other with the letters on his automobile. "M. D." He told his neighbor to look at them. His Hebrew trend wanted to know what they meant. He told him that he was a doctor now. PROUD OF ACHIEVEMENT He was proud of his achievement. Some time afterwards this same Hebrew who had witnessed the performance of his neighbor drove up in front of his office with his car on which was inscribed "5 F's" His medical friend wanted to know the meaning. He replied: "three failures and two fires" "If," continued Mr. Lecky, "three failures and two fires are a great thing for a Jew what must be one failure of a colored bank t 3rd and Clay streets?" If the Mechanics Bank is re-opened and re-established, it will inspire more confidence in the other colored financial institutions of Richmond. If it is unsuccessful it will in a measure affect the other colored financial institutions in this city. THE SUFFERING NEIGHBOR Cot. Keiley said that you are the cream of the colored people, that others are skimmed milk. If you don't reopen that bank, you will be three-quarter utter milk. Did you come here to say that you are not interested in the suffering of your neighbors? These people put their money in that depositary and it rests with you as to whether they get it again." He then called upon all who had not signed the waivers to stand. All who did signified their willingness to sign and ushers hurried to them and the waivers were soon on the table for inspection. The benediction was announced after the singing by the choir and many gathered around the speaker to congratulate him, while the others passed out slowly discussing the facts as presented to them. WEBSTER DAVIS PARENTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION A meeting of the Webster Davis Paren-ent Teacher's Association will hold its meeting at the home of Mr. Olivia Allen. 822 Denny street Friday evening December 14, at $ P. M. Each member is asked, to please be present and bring a new member. The organization sermon will be preached to the association on Sunday night December 16th at $ P. M. at Riding Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the pastor. Rev. O. B. Simms. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IN LOCAL CHURCHES. (Continued from Page 1) position. He is a paradox. He represents the constructive and destructive agency. He is a city set upon a hill, that cannot be hid. A city from which there comes a glorious effulgence. He is a light in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not. Despite all of this, the Christian is enjoined to cone out from among them and to touch not the unclean thing, and he is as sure that if he lives up to the conditions he will be welcomed by our God. PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING We are considering in the text, "Christian Isolation." Come out from among them and touch not the unclean thing and I will receive you. In this particular passage, the Apostle Paul was considering the persecution and suffering to which he had been subjected. He was appealing to the Corinthians telling them of being unevenly yoked, of being identified with the ure believers. He declares, "Ye are the temple of the Living God. I will live within you. I shall walk within you. In this life, there will frequently arise occasions wherein other than religious affairs, it will be necessary for one to become isolated from among those with whom he is affiliated or associat BAD COMPANIONSHIP These are times when a man may find it necessary to come out of our habits, bis old thoughts, his old affiliations. There are people, who will find it impossible to make any progress for the reason that habit has gotten control of them. Come out from those old habits, those old associates. There are men in the penitentiary today, who are there for the reason that they did not have the strength, courage to come out from among their old companions their old associates. But you must come out from among your old associates, come out from those, who hold you down. You must come out into God's sunlight. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS Jesus was in a section, and at that time, he strove to do mighty works, but he could not do it among His own people. They said 'Is He not the son of Joseph, so He had to go elsewhere. Some times it is necessary for us to come out from among our own family. Come out from among those things. It is for you to decide for yourselves. Some of you are under the shadow of despondency. While the general truth from the text is applicable to all conditions of life the text has a distinctive religious condition. It applies first of all to the child of God. Come out in your manner of life. It means something to be a child of God. It means something more than to have your dungeons shake and your chains fall off. It means that you must live an exemplary life, to live out those principles and teachings in His life, as is set forth in His teachings and His preaching. NNGLED TOGETHER The wheat and the teres are so smingled and intermingled that you cannot tell the sheep from the goats. Come out from among them. Live so that you will be unspotted in the world. Money will not do it. Your spoiled life must be separated from sin so that men will look upon you just as they did upon Peter and Paul. Their life showed that they had lived with Jesus. Abraham lived in a wicked era, where they committed all manner of sins, but Abraham stood out of God. The city was wicked, but God spared Lot and called on them to come out from among them. THE SISTER AND THE MONEY. Joshua walked out. trusting the eternal promises of God. Come out from among them and be ye separate. Come out from among them in morals. Have Christian homes. Men sometimes resort to the underhanded trickery as men of the world. You cannot be a good Christian unless you pay your honest debts. Just like a sister, who went to church and thought she would get the $3.00 a sister owed her. When she whispered to her about the money, the sister got happy over the sermon and fell out. Come out from among them and touch not the unclean thing. THAT WHISKEY AMENDMENT I do not know what there is in the Constitutional Amendments. I am not going to touch the 18th Amendment. Some people have no taste for liquor. It may mean though something in your life. You know there are some Christians weak and powerless for the reason that they are guilty. They are co-conspirators with others. We cannot have revivals in our churches because some of our members are in league with sinners in handling the unclean thing. A BRILLIANT CONCLUSION We have in this text an epitome of the whole gospel. If we have renounced the world, if we have separated ourselves from the wickedness of the world, not until then will we be accepted of God. When we have finished our course as we shall go sweeping through the gates of Heaven He will receive us and say 'Welcome, you have been faithful. You have separated yourself from the world, I shall receive you into the joys prepared for you from the foundation of the world.' Come ye out from among them. Rev Johnson concluded with a brilliant peroration that affected all who heard him and then quietly sank into rebellion on the rostrum, while the choir sang a selection and a collection of $70.00 was lifted. GOVERNOR MORROW PARDONS JULIAN KELLEY --- (Preston News Service) Frankfort, Ky. Dec. 14—Gov. Edwin P. Morrow late Thursday pardoned Julian Kelly. A Perry county m m serving fifteen years for manslaughter Kelly was received at the reformatory on July 15, 1921. NEGRO WINS PRIZE IN POETRY CONTEST --- New York University Student Takes Second Honors Among Undegraduates of Sixty-three Colleges. (New York Times Dec. 2.) Countee P. Cullen, a Negro student at New York University, has won two prize in the Witter Bynner undergraduate poetry contest, according to an announcement from the Poetry Society of America, under whose auspices the contest was held. Cullen was one of the 700 undergraduates, representing sixty-three colleges and universities, entered in the competition. The judges were Carl Sandburg, Alice Cooper, Mt. Kymner, Cullen received one vote while the other two chose Maurice Leseman's "In the Range Country" as the winning poem Leseman represented the University of Chicago. Cullen's topic was "The Ballad of the Brown Girl." The poem is 200 lines in length. Its theme is: For gold or fertile lands. For love is meat and love is drink And love heeds love's commands. And love is shelter from the rain And scowling stormy skies: Who casts off love must break his heart And rue it till he dies. Cullen is the son of the Rev. Fredrick A. Cullen of 234 West 131st St. pastor of the Salem Methodist church He is 20 years old and a student in the junior class of the College of Arts and Pure Science. Many of his contributions have been printed in various magazines. His writing first attracted attention when he was a student at D.Witt Clinton High School where he won the poetry prize offered by the Federation of Women's Clubs. His off for that contest took the form of a parody on Alan Seeger's "I Have a Rendezvous With Death" which Cullen called "I Have a Rendezvous With Life." This poem follows: I have a rendezvous with Life In days I hope will come Ere youth has sped and strength of mind. Ere voices sweet grow dumb I have a rendezvous with Life When Spring's first heralds hum Sure, some would cry it better far T₀ crown their days in sleep. Than face the wind. the road and rain. To heed the falling deep. Though wet nor blow, nor space fear. Yet fear I deeply too. Lest Deigh should greet and clair Cullen says he is interested in poetry for poetry's sake and not for propaganda da purposes. "In spite of myself," he adds "however, I find that I am actuated by a strong sense of race consciousness. This grows upon me. I find as I grow older; and although I struggle against it. it colors my writing, I fear, in spite of everything I can do. There have been many things in my life that have hurt me and I find that the suret relief from these hurts is in writing." Cullen who has another year at New York University before receiving his degree, plans a teaching career after graduation. AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY AN APPRECIATION The Amateur Dramatic Club of Richmond, presented "The Acquaint" at the Howard Theatre recently, under the direction of Mrs. Alice Holmes Harris, with Miss Gladys V. Booker in the title. As a dramatic presentation it was by far the best production ever staged hereabouts by amateurs and surpassed in many respects some professional ones. The plot was clearly read and the scenery settings resplendent and gorgeous. Miss Booker, as Mrs. Madeline Winthrop, carried her rate easily and read the character of a deceived, yet loyal wife, well nigh perfect. She rose to the heights of the Thespian art in the confession scene. Mr. P. Edward Giles played opposite Miss Booker as the innocent guilty seat of a husband. He handled the various scenes, domestic and otherwise in eminent style. In addition to his splendid interpretation of the spoken part, he really conquered in the amorous scenes. Most amateurs are sacking in the finese of "handling" the "female of the species" in public. They grab her as they would a sack of meal, but Mr. Giles has perfected the art and led Mrs. Winthrop in true Lochivar style. Mr. E. M. Storrs was admirably fitted for Conway, newspaper crime investigator, or we may say that the part was admirably fitted to him. His work was great. Miss Rosa B. Meade is gitted with a perfect carriage and well modulated voice and carried Edith Craig to a dramatic climax. Mrs. Kate G. Colson and Miss Grace M. Knox were perfect in the delineation of Hedges and Nellie. Other members of the caste were: Messrs. Robert J. Jones, A. W. Dandridge, Allen Gaskins, Anderson R. Pervall, Sylvester Harris, Raymond Mosby and Arthur B. Greer. ORIENTAL RECREATION CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS One of the most progressive of the younger clubs of Richmond is the Oriental Recreational Club. It was organized one year ago by a group of young people to develop their social, intellectual and physical Hives. The annual installation of officers was held last Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Julia Jackson, in West Leigh Street. Miss Thelma Johnson was mistress of ceremonies, Prayer was offered by Mr. Roosevelt, Mangrum, instrumental solo, Miss Mildred Williams; recitation, Miss Ruth McQuinn; duet, Misses T. Johnson and Julia Jackson. The in installation address was made by Roscoe C. Mitchell. Remarks were made by President Alonzo Jones, and several visitors, after which refreshments were served. The following are the officers: Mr. Alonzo Jones, president; Mr. Walter Ford, vice-president; Miss Ruth McQuinn, recording secretary; Mr St. J. Saunders, financial secretary; Miss Elizabeth Davis, chaplain; Mr. Holland Crawford, business manager; Mr. Charlie Richardson, athletic director; Miss Thelma Johnson, chairman of Literary Program; Mr. John Bell, treasurer. RICHMOND URBAN LEAGUE BEGINS ACTIVITIES HERE At a meeting held in the Community House, 2 W. Marshall street, Tuesday afternoon, 4 o'clock, officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Urban League were elected. The Board of Directors is composed of upwards of fifty leading white and colored citizens, men and women. The Board unanimously adopted the program as submitted by Field Secretary, Jesse O. Thomas, National Urban League. The Board also authorized a special committee consisting of Dr. W. H. Hughes, Secretary W. A. Jordan who has been most active in the crystallization of sentiment in favor of establishing the Richmond Urban League Jesse O. Thomas Field Secretary, National Urban League to make the necessary arrangements in the matter of the Urban League program. The headquarters of the Urban League we will seek to become the clearing house and bureau of information for general activities among colored people throughout the city of Richmond, will also seek to centralize social semi-fraternal and literary activities of the race group. Any literary organization or social group or business association may secure quarters as a meeting place, as well as a place of general recreation at the Urban League center. Various forms of indoor recreation will be accommodated as well as health and well-baby clinic. The Urban League will also cooperate with the various other social welfare institutions in serving as a distributing point for stockings and other gifts for unfortunate children. If any one knows of a deserving child who will not otherwise be reminded of the Yuletide season by a concrete expression of concern and interest, he is invited to send this information to the Urban office. 2 W. Marshall street and the League will see that this information is put in the hands of the proper agency so that such a child may be remembered. CHICAGO NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franks of 420 E. 48th Place, entertained about 30 youths on November 16th at their home with a party in honor of their son. Thedore. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. Samuel Kelly spent last Sunday in Morgan Park, the beautiful suburbs as the guess of his son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelly, 1431 W. 109th Place who have recently moved into the park. Cornell Charity Club, a leading club in this city gave a grand musical program and reception on November 21st in its anniversary exercises held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Young, 4114 Calumet Avenue. The house was filled with members and their friends. Juveniles of A. U. K. and D. of A. and K. of P. are planning the coming of the Christmas season with programs and Santa Claus to be held at Bailve's Hall, 3638 State street their regular meeting place. Leona Council 109. A. U. K. and D. of A., observed its anniversary with splendid program at St. Matthew Church on Sunday evening November 25th at which time many members and friends were present. M. T. Bailey of the Bailey Realty Co. 3638 S. State street and his representatives are making the way possible in Morgan Park for hundreds of people to secure comfortable homes by securing for them choice sites upon which to build. These lots are in the best locality and are surrounded by good churches and schools. OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE YOU NOW BY YOUR FURNITURE! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like HURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give as the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making, comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our Banking Plan, which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880 ADAMS AND BROAD The Richmond Planet can be found at the National News Agency, 1235 Orleans Street, Baltimore Maryland TRUE REFORMERS!! NOTICE Grand Fountain, United Order of True vs. In the Law and Equity Court of Savings Bank of the Grand, Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. By decree entered in the above November, 1918, a dividend of 25% Depositors in the Savings Bank of the Order of True Reformers, at Richr. A majority of the Depositors have there are still many who have never Their money will be paid them upon production of pass books, or other sale office, No. 700 Travelers Building. Only one dividend has ever been will be declared. Persons who have dividend check, need not apply now. WILLIAM Attorneys: Order of True Reformers. Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Va. and Fountain. Reformers. In the above cause, on the 4th day of dividend of 25% was declared in favor of the Bank of the Grand Fountain, United ers, at Richmond, Virginia. Repositors have received their checks, but to have never collected their dividends. Did them upon proof of their claims, by ers, or other satisfactory evidence, at my ers Building, Richmond, Virginia. Has ever been declared, and no more sons who have previously received a not apply now. Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, vs. In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Va. Savings Bank of the Grand, Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. By decree entered in the above cause, on the 4th day of November, 1918, a dividend of 25% was declared in favor of Depositors in the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, at Richmond, Virginia. A majority of the Depositors have received their checks, but there are still many who have never collected their dividends. Their money will be paid them upon proof of their claims, by production of pass books, or other satisfactory evidence, at my office, No. 700 Travelers Building, Richmond, Virginia. Only one dividend has ever been declared, and no more will be declared. Persons who have previously received a dividend check, need not apply now. WILLIAM E. CRAWFORD, Special Commissioner. HAYDEN of Pure Herb Medicines for DISEASES OR NO CHARGE EET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LOVE HEALTH? 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