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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, JR THE RICHMOND PLANET HON. WM. H. LEWIS DESERTS COOLIDGE Influential Massachusetts Leader Advocates Davis. ALLEGES REPUBLICANS HAVE SHIFTED POSITIONS--THE KU KLUX KLAN AN ISSUE IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Opposes Recognition of Lily White Leadership--Drastic Review of Political Conditions, both Past and Present--Cuts Off from Republican Party. VOLUME XLI, NO. 42 HON. Influent ALLEGE Opposes R Condition OFFICE OF THE PLANET. 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va., Aug. 30, 1924. Hon. William H. Lewis, Boston, Mass., My dear Mr. Lewis:—I note in the New York Times today a statement that you have placed your services at the disposal of Hon. John W. Davis, Democratic nominee for President. I write to inquire if this statement is correct and also for a statement as to your reasons for such action. With best wishes, I am Very truly yours, JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Offices, LEWIS, FOX & ANDREW, 249 Washington Street, "Boston, September 1, 1924. "John Mitchell Jr., Esq., "Richmond, Va. "Dear Sir: "As an American citizen affiliated with the Republican Party for more than thirty years, I propose in this campaign to act as an independent, to work and vote for the election of the Honorable John W. Davis, Democ- ratic candidate for President of the United States. "I propose to do this because he's distinguished ability, his eminent public service, entitled him to the consideration of his countrymen, and because I believe he will make a great President, worthy of the highest traditions of that office. If he is elected, as I confidently believe he will be, the American people will have a real leader who will give us four years of progress through the accomplishment of needed reforms, rather than four years of stalling and stagnation. GRIEVOUS ALLEGATIONS "I propose to do this because the Republican Party today is the Party of Little America, and Ku Kluxism. "As a Colored American citizen, I propose to work and vote for John W. Davis, because his record shows him to be a man of humanitarian instincts, of broad and universal sympathies. "As a Colored American I propose to vote for Mr. Davis because he is opposed to the Ku Klux Klan, the greatest menace to American democracy today. It has raised the stand ard of religious bigotry, race hatred, and is striving with might and main for the control of the American government, to administer it in the interest of one group of Americans. It is aimed first at the Negro, then at the Jew, then at the Irishman and the Catholic, and finally it has set its hand against all foreign born, as if any man had the say as to the race in which he should be born, or in what country. THE KU KLUX KLAN "There are colored men now living to remember the Ku Klux Klan of other day. It came into being to color the colored voter and citizen of business. Intimidation, coon, riot, and murder, was there? Fifty years ago the Democrat-Party was the Ku Klux Party. May the Republican Party is the Ku Klux Party. In the debate of the Ku Klux Klan the Democratic Convention was the most refreshing and wholesome thing that has taken place in American politics in a quarter of a cen- tury. Mr. Davis has taken his stand upon that issue, and I propose to stand with him. THE STATEMENT OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. "The Republican candidate for President has said nothing up to now as to whether he stands for the Klan or against it. Is the Republican Party afraid to take a stand against the Ku Klux? Is it still the Party of Lincoln, of Grant, and Roosevelt; "I see no way of putting down the Ku Klux Klan, except through the instrumentality of the Democratic Party. All that has been accomplished in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas, has been the work of the Democratic Party. I propose to join with the great majority of Americans, including the Irish Catholics, the Jew, and the foregn born, not only in the interest of self-preservation, but in the interest of my country. CANDIDATE. NOT PARTY. "I propose to vote for Mr. Davis because as Selector General of the United States, albeit a Democrat, he made the arguments before the Supreme Court upon the "Grandfather Clause" of the Oklahoma constitution, and upon peonage, which resulted in the decisions by the Supreme Court putting an end to the "Grandfather Clause" and giving a death blow to peonage in this country. In his argument of the "Grandfather Clause" Mr. Davis said: "The protection of the Constitution was extended to an entire race—to all races—it is true, but it extended just as much to the humblest member of that race.' VOICING A PROTEST "I propose to vote against the Republican ticket this year as a protest against the treatment accorded the colored voter by the Republican Party in power, which has used the Negro vote to get into power; and then turned against it to pursue a policy of 'Lily Whitism', exclusion from office, and segregation in office. Appeals to the responsible authorities for representation, for plain justice for colored Republicans, have fallen upon deaf ears. There is nothing left for self-respecting colored Republicans, except to turn that Party out of power and to try another. Every four years we are given a pat on the back and a few kind words, only to raise hopes and expectations which are never realized. CHARGES GROSS BETRAYAL. "Four years ago I had the honor of leading the pilgrimage of colored citizens to Marion, Ohio. I said to Candidate Harding that we Colored Americans had more to gain by his ejection, and more to lose by his failure, than any other group of citizens. We have lost all save honor. The Harding-Coolidge administration has betrayed the Negro voter, has done nothing for him, and will do nothing for him. HALF CENTURY OF LOYALTY "After half a century of loyalty and devotion to the Republican Party I submit we have long since paid any debt of gratitude that we ever owed that Party. We gave that (Continued on page 4) [Image of a man in a suit holding a book]. Ex-Assistant Attorney General of the United States, a member of the Boston Bar Association, American Bar Association, Boston Chamber of Commerce, Amherst Club of New York, and Academy of Political Science. PERSONALS AND BRIEFES: Mrs. Nannie B. Davis of 103 East Clay street spent the recent holiday in Washington visiting Mrs. J. W. Johnson. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson was also the guest of Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Lucy Cross spent her Labor Day holiday in Washington. Mrs. Anna Brown is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Smith in Washington and will remain for two weeks. While there, she is attending the Lott Carey Convention meetings Dr. A. A. Tennant returned to the city last Saturday. Mrs. Tennant is in a private hospital in Washington, undergoing treatment. An unfavorable report caused him to leave the city Tuesday morning in his car. The wheel came off near Ashland and the car turned over, slightly injuring his arm and hand. He thereupon boarded a train and went to Washington, finding his wife so much improved that he returned to the city last Wednesday. Mr. A. Douglass Price is visiting New York and Connecticut on a touring expedition. He is expected home this week. Dr. A. M. Bowles and his attractive daughter, Miss Eloise, visited Hampton and Phoebus last week. Dr. Bowles was elected secretary of the National Pharmaceutical Association. Mr. Walter S. Cowan has opened business for himself at 707 N. Second street. The attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrew Bowler was in the city during the holidays. Mrs. Evelyn Harr's returned to New York ust Tuesday morning. The mother of Dr. J. L. Peters is steadily improving. (Other briefs on page 4) MISS MAYO IMPROVING. Miss Hattie Mayo who has been indsposed for the past four weeks at her residence, 805 N. Fourth St. is now able to sit up and expects to be out in a few days. She wishes to extend to her many friends her sincere thanks and appreciation for their many acts of kindness during her illness. Y. W. C. A. SCHOOL OF HYGIENE REFUSES Miss Lydia Gardine, of East Orange, N. J. has been refused admission to the Central School of Hygiene and Physical Education of the Young Women's Christian Association by Miss Helen McKinsey, Director of the school, because Miss Gardine is colored, according to correspondence made public today by the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth Avenue, New York City. On July 24th Miss McKinsey wrote Miss Gardine that "we are in receipt of your 'Eligibility Estimate' blank, and from the information contained thereon I see no reason why you are not eligible for admission to the Central School if you wish to make application for entering this Fall." Miss McKinsey enclosed application forms, asking Miss Gardine to fill them out and then come to New York for a personal interview, and urged her to "attend to the matter of registration at once." Miss Gardine returned the application forms and then received in reply a letter dated August 5th as follows: "My dear Miss Gardine:—Your letter of August 1st received, together with your application blank, registration card and check for $10. "I am more than ever impressed with the absolute necessity of having interviews with students before we have any further business with them relative to entrance, inasmuch as I note on your application'b bank that you are by nationality an American Negro. If you had only mentioned this fact on your Eligibility Estimate blank, the matter would not have been carried this far. "I am extremely sorry to be obliged to tell you that we are, by the terms of our arrangement with Central Branch, not allowed to adm' colored girls to the school. If I had only known your race in the beginning, you would not have been put to all this trouble of getting your credentials if I am herewith obliged to return to you. "Again greatly regretting the necessity for writing you in this manner, I am "Sincerely yours. (Signed) "HELEN McKINSTRY, "Director, Central School Hygiene and Physical Education." The treatment of Miss Gardine has aroused widespread indignation against Miss McKinstry and the Y. W. C. A. The N. A. A. C. P. has written to the National Board of the Y. W. C. A. asking if Miss McKinstry's refusal to admit Miss Gardine to the school is officially approved by the Board and inquiring further what will be the attitude of the organization in this and similar cases in future. Dr. W. G. Alexander, prominent colored physician of Orange and former member of the New Jersey State legislature has written a vigorous letter of protest to Miss McKinstry in which he declared: "I would be g'ad if you, on some one associated with you, would explain to me why the Young Women's PRICE, FIVE CENTS LIDGE s Davis. THE KU I. of Political an Party. Christian Association retains as a part of its title the word "Christian?" Would it not be better to call the organization Young White Women's Association, and the other part of the organization Young Colored Women's Association? It is impossible for me to understand how any organization which assumes such an attitude as 'is manifest in your communication, can consider itself a Christian organization. "It does not seem possible that any individual or any organization which either tolerates or exploits race prejudice can consistently use the tert Christian, for prejudice is certainly contrary to the teachings and precepts of the author of Christianity. "I am well acquainted with all of the stock arguments about the various groups getting along better when they are separated, and I am equally well acquainted with the very manifest good feeling and lack of friction which prevails in those schools like Sergants, where there is no discrimination." SPEED OPENING OF MECHANICS BANK CONFERENCE IS HELD HERE TO PUSH PLANS FOR NEW INSTITUTION. At a conference yesterday between Main street bankers and John Mitchell, Jr. steps were taken which are hoped to pave the way for speedy opening of the Virginia Mechanics Bank, which was granted a charter by the State Corporation Commission on July 9, and which will take over the assets of the defunct Mechanics Savings Bank. John Mitchell stated today that the agreement recently reached with the receivers of the Mechanics Bank, the details of which were not given, did not quite meet with the approval of the committee of Richmond bankers who had assented to act as an advisory committee' to the recently chartered Virginia Mechanics Bank and that it had been modified accordingly and after consideration by the committee of bankers will be given to Judge Moncurce for its approval. When that has been secured, the new colored banking house will reopen at the northwest corner of Third and Clay streets BANK HAS $101,000 NOW The bank has now $101,000 on hand, according to John Mitchell and approximately $48,000 additional is needed to meet the payment of 20 per cent. due to the depositors of the old Mechanics Savings Bank. The former head of the Mechanics Savings Bank stated that an offer had been made to advance $250,000 to the new institution and he anticipated little difficulty in securing the needed funds. The organization and chartering of the Virginia Mechanics Bank came after repeated efforts to untangle the maze of difficulties in which the Mechanics Savings Bank was involved. The new institution was chartered with a capital stock of from $25,000 to $100,000—(The News Leader.) THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TWO ```markdown ``` Prizes For Hustling Workers Offers from a Collar Button to a Ford Car. A Drive for Subscribers. Trip to Pittsburgh Included and From Other Points Than Richmond. Fine Tailored Suits for Men and Handsome Gowns for Women. Complete Outfits Will Be Furnished, if the Necessary Amount of Work is Vouchsafed. If You Do Not See Just What You Want in the List, Write Us and We Will Tell You Just What is Necessary for You to Do, in Order to Secure It Organize Clubs of Five, Ten, Twenty or One Hundred. Two Subscribers secured by one of a Club of One Hundred will entitle the Subscriber to a Prize in the One Hundred Subscribers List. 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COLORFUL NEWS "MOVIES" When a clever optometrist projected bifocal lens, through which persons whose vision was waning could see the same object two different ways, little did he dream, we "opine," that visionless proponents and opponents of segregation would endeavor to deal with that evil subject in bifocal style. But here it is, and if we can't prove it to you, gentle reader, we'll now fold up our tent and go back to Africa. When a clever optometrist project which persons whose vision was was object two different ways, little did that visionless proponents and opponent endeavor to deal with that evil subject here it is, and if we can't prove it to now fold up our tent and go back on. On the other hand, you'll find a petitioning the powers that be for and "All-Colored" that, all the way from a regiment; and thirty minutes later, BRETHREN singing the "blues" by it has dared to make a racial separational of a white friend, we are quoting we think that you brothers want to be when we think you want to be apart darned if we know what you want." There's a deal of truth in this how may as well admit it and start clear. How in the name of common sense colored" this and a "Colored" that, and some white segregationist fills a pre-our own race problem specialists have climb down off the fence and stay on. Right now, we understand that caste want a big Negro government. And should such a bureau be formed time, setting up type in protest again seekers will be knocking each other placements. Clearly, we haven't renown eye, and we're persisting in a b agree upon okaying the complete of ideas and become unanimous in the which everybody has a right to seek, sound of "Our People" and firmly in "Thy People" and the oneness of A is the first step toward acquiring a un need it? I'll say we do! On the other hand, you'll find a group of BRETHREN petitioning the powers that be for an "All-Colored" this or an "All-Colored" that, all the way from a sick room personnel to a regiment; and thirty minutes later, you'll find the very same BRETHREN singing the "blues" because someone in authority has dared to make a racial separation. To use the vernacular of a white friend, we are quoting him as saying: "When we think that you brothers want to be together, you don't; and when we think you want to be apart, you don't; and I'll be darned if we know what you want." There's a deal of truth in this homely philosophy; and we may as well admit it and start cleaning out our own house. How in the name of common sense can we howl for a "Colored" this and a "Colored" that, and then throw a fit when some white segregationist fills a prescription which some of our own race problem specialists have written? We've got to climb down off the fence and stay on the right side. Right now, we understand that ambitious personifiers of caste want a big Negro government division in Washington. And should such a bureau be formed, printers will work overtime, setting up type in protest against segregation, while job seekers will be knocking each other down in the scramble for placements. Clearly, we haven't removed the beam from our own eye, and we're persisting in a bifocal policy. Can't we agree upon okaying the complete elimination of segregation ideas and become unanimous in the advocacy of the things which everybody has a right to seek, soft-pedalling the resonant sound of "Our People" and firmly insisting upon the rights of "Thy People" and the oneness of Americans? Clearly, this is the first step toward acquiring a union of strength. Do we need it? I'll say we do! ```markdown ``` We hit the trail to the New York would-be explorers of the Nile were upon the advent of the "Booker War," greyhound of the Black Star Line, future line to the country which St. plored, and, which, by the way, we fathers,—this is, prior to the time the Virginny" and made the servant of s. Hon. Marcus Garvey was present Washington" and had authorized, we fee of fifty cents for a close-up view of rumored, is to bear the first contenger who contemplate the redemption of f. As between a dinner at "Do" T hold on the deck of the "Booker War" pelled to choose the former, so we what we could hear on the dock. as follows: After the band had finished play heard a broad heavy fellow say, as h A. button, "Huh, I come up on a b vanny,' but I dunno ez I wanter tac kin I tell whether they kin bake good My people wuz frum Alabamy, enn Just then a middle-aged lady, of We hit the trail to the New York docks last week, where would-be explorers of the Nile were congratulating each other upon the advent of the "Booker Washington," the new ocean greyhound of the Black Star Line, which is the most direct future line to the country which Stanley and Livingston explored, and, which, by the way, was the home of our forefathers—this is, prior to the time they were brought to "Old Virginny" and made the servant of servants. Hon. Marcus Garvey was present on board the "Booker Washington" and had authorized, we are told, the entrance fee of fifty cents for a close-up view of the vessel, which, it was rumored, is to bear the first contingent of those brave patriots who contemplate the redemption of the Dark Continent. As between a dinner at "Do" Tasker's Place, and a foothold on the deck of the "Booker Washington," we were compelled to choose the former, so we had to be satisified with what we could hear on the dock. Some of the squibs ran as follows: After the band had finished playing a spirited march, we heard a broad heavy fellow say, as he polished off a U. N. I. A. button. "Huh, I come up on a boat all the way from 'Savanny,' but I dunno ez I wanter tackle this here trip. How kin I tell whether they kin bake good corn bread over in Africy. My people wuz frum Alabamy, ennyhow." Just then a middle-aged lady, of simple but faultless attire. 1—HUMAN BIFOCALS. 3—GOOD ADVICE. HUMAN BIFOCALS— FIFTY CENTS PER HEAD THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION CALLED TO NASHVILLE PRESIDENT WILLIAMS TELLS OF GREAT PREPARATIONS AND ISSUES THERE NEXT WEEK. To the Baptist Brotherhood of America: Your attention is hereby called to the 43rd annual session of the National Baptist Convention, United States of America, which meets at Nashville, Tennessee, Ryman Auditorium, September 10-15. PREPARATIONS The citizens in general. Baptist churches and others, schools and social welfare organizations, are making elaborate preparations for the reception and entertainment of all who will attend this session of the convention. UNUSUAL SESSION. This will be the most unusual, interesting, and colorful session that the National Baptist Convention has ever held. The unusual, large delegations and crowds that will attend this session of the Convention are among the first elements that will distinguish it as being an epoch-making meeting. The following, also, are some of the singular and interesting features of the program By "THE CAMERAMAN." it projected bifocal lense, through which was waning could see the same little did he dream, we "opine," and opponents of segregation would civil subject in bifocal style. But love it to you, gentle reader, we'll go back to Africa. find a group of BRETHREN for an "All-Colored" this or an away from a sick room personnel to less later, you'll find the very same values" because someone in authorial separation. To use the verare quoting him as saying: "When want to be toether, you don't; and be apart, you don't; and I'll be want." this homely philosophy; and we start cleaning out our own house. In sense can we howl for a "Col-that, and then throw a fit when is a prescription some ofists have written? We've got to stay on the right side. and that ambitious personifiers of government division in Washington we formed, printers will work over-est against segregation, while job in other down in the scramble for haven't removed the beam from our ing in a bifocal policy. Can't we complete elimination of segregation in the advocacy of the things to seek, soft-pedalling the resonant firmly insisting upon the rights of less of Americans? Clearly, this being a union of strength. Do we READ New York docks last week, where people were congratulating each other Baker Washington," the new ocean or Line, which is the most direct which Stanley and Livingston ex-way, was the home of our fore-time they were brought to "Old want of servants. was present on board the "Booker oriented, we are told, the entrance to view of the vessel, which, it was contingent of those brave patriots of the Dark Continent. Do" Tasker's Place, and a foot-oker Washington," we were com- so we had to be satisfied with a dock. Some of the squibs ran need playing a spirited march, we say, as he polished off a U. N. I. on a boat all the way from 'Santer tackle this here trip. How we good corn bread over in Africy, amy, ennyhow." udy, of simple but faultless attire, to be executed at this session. 4—ELECTION (Preston News Service) I lense, through and see the same n, we "opine," regregation would real style. But single reader, we'll BRETHREN fored" this or an from personnel to the very same one in author- to use the ver- saying: "When you don't; and n't; and I'll be walked up to t the "four bits "Never heard once and have rather take that Lyles show, for thing less than Despite these however, the th of the prelimin in fact, that a to the musical To make a b bring beaming g us wonder wha 2—FIFTY CENTS PER HEAD. 4—ELECTION SONGS OF THE COMMENTATORS (Preston News Service). our own house. bowl for a "Col-row a fit when which some of We've got to inside. personifiers of in Washington. will work over-tection, while job the scramble for beam from our city. Can't we of segregation of the things being the resonant on the rights of O Clearly. Do we last week, where sitting each other in the new ocean the most direct Livingston ex-ience of our fore-rought to "Old and the "Booker and the entrance, which, it was the brave patriots Continent. face, and a foot-we were com-peatsified with the squibs ran dated march, we off a U. N. I. way from "Sa-are trip. How over in Africy. faultless attire, ELECTION S Election s sayings are as wiling under the co- old friend, Kell- vote this year. tion, that the N He concluded b "Many thou- and Progressive will do so." How the com- to be deserted hearts, we are Progressive de- we cannot ima- City, who is ap says that many y What we'll ll that Negro me- female vote w informed, as y when the schoo- had their effect that the Negro and that no w fathers will tak LAYMEN'S MOVEMENT This session will witness the presence of the largest number of useful laymen of our churches that has ever attended the Convention. They will be there to help, permanently organize the Baptist Layman Movement which will strive to help the ministers who have been carrying the load in the past, and who have been pushing successfully, the program of the Kingdom of Christ. They are coming to help make the Baptist Layman's rally a glittering success. Let the church-loving, and Kingdom-loving Baptist Laymen everywhere, be present at Nashville. UNIFICATION OF THE BAPTIST FORCES. The National Baptist Convention stands for a righteous, peaceful reunification of Negro Baptists of America. It went to the limits suggested by a majority of the joint commissions in that it approved, without a dissenting vote, the terms of peace as agreed upon by these commissions. S'nee then, upon three other occasions, it has expressed itself in definite terms for a righteous peace. The question at Nashville will be, "What else can the National Baptist Convention do to reunify the Baptist Forces?" Be there with the brethren who love the Kingdom and who desire harmony in our Baptist ranks. Be there to make suggestions anew about what can be done to promote one great, big, National Baptist Convention. THE E. C. MORRIS MONUMENT The Convention will receive the report from the commission appointed to erect a monument in memory of Dr. Morris. This monument was unveiled July 4. and the report walked up to the gang plank but stop the "four bits" per head sign. "Never heard of anything like this once and have even seen the "West rather take that fifty cents and buy a Lyles show, for I know that 'Running thing less than the "Booker Washin' Despite these sporadic protests on however, the throng was augmented of the preliminaries to an expedition in fact, that a steady stream of quar to the musical products of the band. To make a long story short, enoug bring beaming smiles to the faces of th us wonder what Barnum would say walked up to the gang plank but stopped short when she saw the "four bits" per head sign "Hm," she expostulated, "Never heard of anything like this. I was on the Lusatania once and have even seen the "West Virginia" and I'd a heap rather take that fifty cents and buy a gallery seat to Miller and Lyles show, for I know that 'Runnin' Wild' can't have anything less than the "Booker Washington." Despite these sporadic protests on the part of a few visitors, however, the throng was augmented constantly by well-wishers of the preliminaries to an expedition to Africa—so much so, in fact, that a steady stream of quarters and halves kept time to the musical products of the band. To make a long story short, enough bucks were taken in to bring beaming smiles to the faces of the promoters, and to make us wonder what Barnum would say if he were alive now. GOOD ADVICE Good advice, in abundance, is the active brains of Dr. Emmett J. So Robert R. Church, appointees to the Coolidge Campaign. This trio virtues, coupled with campaign service through the activities of such lives as Speed, accuracy, and good judgment will automatically follow in the wake the other membership of the Camp. It is rumored that they are to hafeference, of such men as W. C. Mr. District Attorney of Boston; W. T attorney of St. Paul, Minn.; Charles Virgin Islands Commissioner; and an and "on-the-square" gentlemen, who to go the full route in the campaign carry a banner bearing the BRETHI in full view, where everyone can see. This is virile leadership—the kind waiting for. More power to it! Good advice, in abundance, is bound to emanate from the active brains of Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Robert L. Vann and Robert R. Church, appointees to the Advisory Committee of the Coolidge Campaign. This trio combines a multitude of virtues, coupled with campaign service which could come only through the activities of such lives as these men have lived. Speed, accuracy, and good judgment, in machine-like style, will automatically follow in the wake of their conferences with the other membership of the Campaign Committee. It is rumored that they are to have the assistance, in conference, of such men as W. C. Matthews, former Assistant District Attorney of Boston; W. T. Francis, an aggressive attorney of St. Paul, Minn.; Charles E. Mitchell, the genial Virgin Islands Commissioner; and an array of similarly-equipped and "on-the-square" gentlemen, who are willing and anxious to go the full route in the campaign, and, at the same time, carry a banner bearing the BRETHREN'S hopes and desires in full view, where everyone can see it This is virile leadership—the kind we've been watching and waiting for. More power to it! ELECTION SONGS OF THE CITY Election scribes are in the lime, sayings are as varied as the ivory balling under the caption of "Negro Vote old friend, Kelly Miller, summarizes the vote this year. Kelly was kind emotion, that the Negro vote in the South He concluded by writing in the New. "Many thousands of Negro men ww and Progressive tickets, but comparison will do so." How the conclusion is reached that to be deserted by their husbands, fat hearts, we are at a loss to know, and Progressive defection of any large r we cannot imagine, although James T City, who is apparently spokesman for says that many Republican voters have. What we'll bet a new fall hat on, that Negro men and women will vote female vote will be large this year informed, as yet, upon the real issue when the schooling processes of the had their effect, and election day has that the Negro vote, outside of New and that no widespread desertion from fathers will take place. ELECTION SONGS OF THE COMMENTATORS Election scribes are in the limelight nowadays, and their sayings are as varied as the ivory balls of a pool table. Writing under the caption of "Negro Vote a Puzzle in North" our old friend, Kelly Miller, summarizes the equations of the Negro vote this year. Kelly was kind enough to admit by implication, that the Negro vote in the South, at least, was no puzzle. He concluded by writing in the New York Times and saying: "Many thousands of Negro men will vote for the Democratic and Progressive tickets, but comparatively few Negro women will do so." How the conclusion is reached that Negro women are going to be deserted by their husbands, fathers, brothers and sweethearts, we are at a loss to know, and how a Democratic and Progressive defection of any large proportions is prophesied, we cannot imagine, although James T. Simpson, of New York City, who is apparently spokesman for Candidate La Follette, says that many Republican voters have been lost in his district. What we'll bet a new fall hat on, however, is the prediction that Negro men and women will vote the same way. The female vote will be large this year. It is not entirely well informed, as yet, upon the real issues of election days; but when the schooling processes of the coming two months have had their effect, and election day has arrived, its most certain that the Negro vote, outside of New York, will be no puzzle, and that no widespread desertion from the party of our forefathers will take place. which the commission has to make on this subject will be interesting, 'aspiring, and altogether, edifying. This Convention will be blessed with such reports of boards, committees and commission, beyond those of any other one of its sessions. Some of the boards this year, have doubled their financial income and increased, spiritually, their usefulness in the most marvelous ways. Anyone missing these reports will be deprived of some of the best opportunities for information and encouragement that they have ever had. THE PROGRAM. The program, as made, will include some of the best preachers and speakers of America. Major R. R. Moton, of Tuskegee; Dr. W. W. Brown, New York City; Dr. J. C. Austin, Pittsburgh, Pa; Dr. R. C. Woods, Lynchburg, Va.; Dr. John Hone, Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. R. T. Pollard, Selma, Ala.; Dr. Joseph A. Booker, Little Rock, Ark; Dr. E. L. Harrison, Houston, Tex.; Dr. Gordon, California; representatives from the Federal Council of Churches of America; Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Race historian; representatives from the Southern (white) Baptist Convention; representative from the Northern (white) Baptist Convention; fraternal messages from the outstanding religious organizations of the world, and a host of Baptist not herein named. THE $100,000 DRIVE All present will be given an op portunity to make substantial con- tributions for the $100,000 drive promoted to push the construction and pay the debt on our $500,000. Publishing House. Let all, come prepared to make contributions to THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` REPORTS Representatives' requirements will be as follows: $5 for each messenger; associations and conventions, $10 each; annual membership, f12.50; life membership, $25. Reduced rates have been granted by all railroads. STILL HELPING. The following friends have responded to our appeals since our last publication: Mr. John S. Powell, Mr. F. D. Johnson, Bluefield, W. 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To make your skin lighter and more charming apply Dr. Fred Palmers Skin Whitener Ointment with a soft refreshing massage. Almost immediately your skin bleaches clearer, becomes lighter and free from that horrid oily shine. ed Palmer's EPARATIONS FOUR HEAVY PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR....EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. e m One Year ..... $ 2.00 Bix Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... 60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Zill Company, D. S. Nearbark Street, Chicago 821 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Long ocre building, New York. SATURDAY..SEPTEMBER 6,1924 WILLIAM H. LEWIS GONE The following announcement in the New York Times of August 30th has puzzled us considerably: "William H. Lewis, a Negro, formerly an Assistant Attorney General visited the headquarters in the Hotel Belmont and offered to take the stump for Mr. Davis. He lives in Boston and has always been a Republic, but feels, he says, that this year Mr. Davis best represents the interest of the Negro people and the public generally. It was learned in connection with his visit that rather elaborate plans are being made for an intensive drive after the Negro vote, especially in Ohio and Indiana. Ferdinand Q. Morton, Municipal Civil Service Commissioner, who has been appointed director of the Colored Voters Bureau, entered on his duties yesterday and asserted that Davis would get 80 per cent. of the Negro vote in New York. This report, is significant for two reasons: First, Hon. William H. Lewis hails from Massachusetts and it is to be presumed that the attitude of the Republican managers there has not been along lines consistent with the Party's record of some fifty odd years. Secondly, Mr. Lewis is one of the most influential colored leaders in this country, has been significantly honored in the matter of public office and is a keen observer of present day conditions. He hails originally from Portsmouth, Va. This disaffection must be off-set at once. Some leader of transcendent ability like Hon. Charles W. Anderson must be thrown into the breach. He hails too from New York. With Henry Lincoln Johnson of Georgia, Perry W. Howard of Mississippi and Robert R. Church of Tennessee, operating and co-operating with half a dozen other influential colored leaders of the North, whom we might name, this surprising inroad upon the colored voters in the northern States may be checked. Something should be done with Harry C. Smith of Ohio. He is not exactly off the reservation, but he is dangerously near the dividing line and may be found "grazing" on some outside reservation, even though it may not be a part of that assigned to the Democratic political herd of rooters. When we refer to him, we incidentally refer to many others like him. Hon. John W. Davis is admittedly popular and he has the colored people believing that he is conscientious. Even those who are opposed to him politically are outspoken in th's opinion. It may be that Attorney William H. Lewis served with Hon. John W. Davis, when he was Solicitor General and formed a friendship, the like of which cannot be ruptured politically even with President Calvin Cool'dge as the leader. Still, from a colored man's viewpoint, this is a matter to be considered before a final decision is announced. Why did Chairman Butler of New England let William H. Lewis of Massachusetts desert the Party at this critical period? Is it possible that in the matter of dealing with colored people practically, the distinguished resident of Massachusetts "hasn't got his bonnet on straight" that words are uttered with the mouth to be broken to the hope? The race question will be one of transcendent importance As for the Ku Klux Klan issue just the mention of that name to a black man or woman from a southern State will have the same effect as the announcement that a shanty in the Southland is haunted and that spirits of the other world have a habitat on there. They will scamper away. The colored folks in that neighborhood, especially the women and children will give it "a wide berth." THE BEST OF FRIENDS MUST PART PARK YOUR VACATION WEAPONS HERE SATTERTIE D. John H. Penny Service We have had our trouble, but thank God and our white and colored friends, we see, or think we see the dawn of a brifter and better day. Some people do not believe in God. This is because they do not pause long enough to think right. FULTON NOTES. Mt. Calvary Sunday School was fine Sunday morning. At 11:30 our pastor preached on "Ezekiel's Vision." Deacon Roots of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and other friends were present. There was one addition to the membership. Communion tomorrow at 3:30. Mrs. Ella Meade has returned after three weeks visiting her brother, Mr Willie Crump, of New Kent County. Mrs. Ellen Brown. 719 Orleans St. takes this method in thanking the many friends for their hospitality during the severe illness of her mother, Mrs. Delia Baugh. 719 State St. She is improving. Mrs. Baugh is one of Fulton's mid-wives. Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church last Sabbath morning. Mrs. William Washington of 905 State street has returned from a four weeks' trip in Emporia and Jarretts, Va. On her return she was greeted by several of the deacons of Mt. Calvary and their wives headed by the chairman, Bro. William Jones, Rev. C. A. Cobbs and wife, Rev. C. B. Jefferson and several members and friends. Deacon Washington left Monday to accompany his wife and children back to the city. He made necessary arrangements for a great repast, which was served by Deacon James Cox. Solos were sung by Mes dames Siseretta Washington and Elizabeth Cobbs, with Mr. Herbert Atkins at the piano. The Richmond Baptist S. S. Union will convene at the First Baptist Church. Southside, at 3:30 P. M. Great times were had during the revival services held at Gravel Hill Baptist Church last week, by Rev. O. B. Sims and the pastor, Rev. W. L. Tuck. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Craddock, 709 Denny street, accompanied by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Hattle B. Hackett, 723 Orleans street, his little niece and brother motored in his car to Newport News to spend Labor Day with his brother and family. They visited Hampton and Bayshore and had an enjoyable time. UNHAPPY, undecided, in doubt, worried, not well? Business, domestic, social, love affairs wrong? Write freely, frankly, and confidently—request information and advice pertaining to this beloved woman's work and methods. You can win. Do it now. GRACE GRAY DE LONG, Miami, Fla. 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Great preparation is being made for the entertainment of the forty-third session of the National Baptist Convention in Ryan Auditorium, in Nashville, September 10-15 The colored community in general Baptist Churches, schools and social welfare organizations are making elaborate preparations for the reception and entertainment of delegates. This promises to be the most unusual, interesting session in the history of the Baptists of America—in fact, it will be an epoch making meeting. The delegation will be exceedingly large because of the dedication of the new home of the Sunday School Publishing Board. Perhaps the largest number of prominent and representative laymen in the history of the Convention will be in Nashville. In the number will be college professors, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bankers, editors and indeed every line of the professions, business, trades, or work of any kind followed by the members of the race, will be there represented. General John L. Webb, who is at the head of the Laymen's organization, has instituted a wonderful program. Dr. L. K. Williams, President of the National Baptist Convention has announced that the National Baptist Convention stands for righteous and peaceful reunification of the Negro Baptists of America. He declared that the Convention had already gone to the limit in the plans suggested by the joint commission in its approach to the terms of peace, as agreed upon by the Commission, without a dissenting vote. He is asking for suggestions and counsel from the leaders. Already the Convention has erected a monument to the late Dr. Elias Camp Morris. The same was unveiled on July 4th and the committee which had this in charge will report. Great things have been accomplished by the Boards since last September. As will be shown by the reports made. In arranging the program the Executive Committee has selected some of the best men of America. Already a rate of one and one-half fare, round trip, has been granted on the identification certificate plan. Secretary Hudson is asking all who are going to be present to write to him at Selma, Ala., for the certificates which will enable them to purchase round trip tickets A. M. E. ZION CHURCH URGES ITS MINISTRY AND MEMBERSHIP TO SUPPORT RACE PRESS. (Bv H. T. Medford) WASHINGTON, D. C. Sept. 1.—The Bureau of Public Affairs, inaugurated at the recent General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, with Bishop E. D. W. Jones, of Washington, D. C. at its head, sends out, in its third weekly release, an appeal to the ministers and laity of the Church to subscribe, support and aid Negro Newspapers. The Negro Church and the Negro Press must work together in the education of the race, not only in religion, but in politics, in social dealings, in economics, and in general uprift movements. 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Dupee of Seventh Avenue left Sunday for Pittsburgh and many northern points. Mrs. Maggie Morton of Lynchburg Avenue was indisposed last week. Rev. George P. Miller, of Mt Zlon A. M. E. Church delivered an all important sermon last Sunday morning. Rev. W. R. Howerton, D. D. was out of the city attending a convent of the church. Mrs. Sarah Philpot, of Hollins, Va. died here on Seventh Avenue, N. W. Monday, September 1st. Burial at Hollins, September 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Crowder, of Chester Springs, Va. were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanfield Labor Day. They left Tuesday, accompanied by their three children. Mr. R. R. Stanfield was home Labor Day to visit his daughters at 519 Tenth Avenue, N. W. He's a carpenter and is now working in Winston-salem. Dr. W. R. Howerton and Mrs. M. B. Howerton attended a church convention last week. They will return to Roanoke this week. Mr. Pete Sollers, 419 Ninth Avenue is in Philadelphia again this Fall and Summer working at lathing. He is a master. 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To live under a Government without representation in it, to be 'a man without a country.' Taylor, 506 St. James street, Saturday, August 30. Following the ceremony they left for Fredericksburg, Va., the bride's home, after which they will spend a few weeks in Atlantic City. Mme. Louise Clark and son John, of Louisville, Ky., together with her sister, Mrs. Gladys C. Powell and daughters, Ruth, Elinore and Gladys of East Milton, Mass., also Miss Florence G. Clark, of Boston, were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses G. Powell, 1 Cedar street, Everett, Mass. Misses Beatrice and Julia James returned to the city last Wednesday from Asbury Park, N. J., after spending the summer months. Mr. #1. A. Davis, Java, Va. appeals to the public for help for J Logan, who lost everything he had by fire, except the clothes on his back. Send amount to J. A. Davis, Java, Va. and it will be thankfully acknowledged. 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LEWIS DESERTS (Continued from page 1) Party the issue which brought it into being; we have given it the votes which have kept it in power; and instead of increasingly acting for the interest, protection, and progress of its colored voters, that Party, I charge, has year by year, and decade by decade, abandoned its most loyal adherents. That evil policy, within my memory, has been relieved only by the sympathy, understanding and encouragement given us by a few great leaders like McKinley, and Roosevelt, and Taft. THAT GROWING FEELING "For many years I have had a growing feeling that it was an unfortunate circumstance, growing out of historic and sentimental reasons, that the colored voters should have followed slavishly the Republican Party without reference to their own best interests in the states and communities in which they live. It has Personals and Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mitchell and their grand-daughter, who spent their vacation in this section left last week for Braddock, Pa. Mrs. Mitchell was delighted with her trip here and made business arrangements in this city. She took a trip with her party to her former home in the country. Mr. A. C. Mabrey, of Staunton, Va. called on us. He brought his daughter here to enter St. Phillips Hospital as a trained nurse. He was looking well. Mr. and Mrs. William Dandridge of New York called on us and left last week for their northern home. Mr. Livingstone S. Boyer and Miss Jeannette G. Wright, members of the faculty at V. N. I. L., were quietly married at the home of Rev. E. OTHER LEADERS CITED. CUTTING HIMSELF OFF. "I am not unmindful of the decis ion which I am making—cutting myself off from the past. I care nothing about my own political future. I am not a candidate for public office. I care nothing about Party names or designations; I shall hereafter vote for men and measures as best serves the interest of my country and my people. I am going to oppose the K. K. K. in this campaign with the C. C. C., Coming Colored Citizens of America. I am not looking backward; I am looking toward the future of my country, and my race in this country; and I believe that future lies along the lines of independence in politics. “After this campaign I trust that no one will be able to tell a man’s politics by the color of his skin. THE FRIENDLY ADVANCE "The friendly advance of the Democra- tic Party, seeking the votes of the colored citizens in this campaign, marks a new era in American politi-舌. Mr. Davis, its candidate, has characteristically shown a new brand of courage. I am with him, and for him to the finish. "Very truly yours, WILLIAM H. LEWIS." Mrs. L. R. Dundas, of Pittsburgh, Pa, has returned to her home after spending ten days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hagan, 9 E. 19th St. Mrs. Nann'e Harris, Mrs. Alberta Stevenson and her little son, Joseph have returned from an extended trip in North Carolina, visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Alexander Morris arrived in the city last Thursday morning from St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Sarah Hagan, of 9 E. 19th street who has been sick for the past week is able to be out again. Mrs. Mary L. Branch, of 913 N. Sixth street, left the city Friday for Plainfield, N. J., where she will spend two weeks. She will also visit New York and Baltimore. Mrs. C. P. Hayes enjoyed a vacation at Bay Shore, being accompanied by her daughter everything. ing Paper, Bills, s, Books, Pam- tions, Financial and Newspapers. serve the Public in need of any ge stock and we emptly. uld appreciate it. dolph 2213. ly Executed. als Guaranteed. Richmond, Va. sea aEEEE aa ee . ee = G WILLS—FIRPO BOUT HAS JACK DEMPSEY GUESSING. NEW York, Aug. 27—The coming rumpus between Luis Angel Firpo an¢ Harry Wills has the guessers doing tniek stunts, head spins, ect.. trying to dope out the winner In advance of the setto ‘The vetran Charley Harvey last week gave these fiews' I rather nope Firpo Will nail the big colored fighter, but it ‘Wills has another fight in him like the one he turned loose against Fred Fulton in NeW Jersey a few years, sure thing to stop Firpo just as quickly fas he nailed the Minnesotan) T think you toss the Madden matelr out off the reckoning, because Harry is a better fighter than he showed against Madden SS WYTHEVILLE NEWS. beintle Srdncapyteareaiteiga OOS OR pct ie DEY Rev. John Dent, of the China Branch Cireuit, held camp meeting at Red Bluff Sunday, which took us back to tua days of cur fethers. The meet- ing was largely attended by the cit- izens of the county. It brought .¢# life and inspiration ‘to all, “The meeting will continue thru the week and Rev, Dent wil) be assisted ty Rev. Sawyers of Max Meadows, Rov. Mercme White and Rev. Lee Scott, cf Isanhoe, Va. ‘Tho Mock Ccrference held at the Franklin Street E. Church lasted three rights. The Hon. Robert B. Clay, of Bristol, Tenn. delivered an able address Mr. W. E, Roberts, of Clarksburg, W. Va. motored to Hampton, Va. to the Doctor's Convention and ‘made a flying tip to Wytthevile, visiting relatives and friends. While there he was the guest of Mrs, M J. Step- teau. Miss Carrie Austin, of Memphis, Tenni who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Austin of Abing- ‘lon arrived in the city Thursday night to spend some time with her sister, Mrs. Bessie Dylia. Miss Laura Mitche’ left Saturday for an extended trip to Galax and other points East. Miss Gracie Woolwood, of Steu- densville, Oho is visiting Mrs, Cectl Manning in Wytheville. Read The Planet weekly. Give me your subscription. Miss Mattie Mills and Mrs. Eva Boxdale, of Pulaski, motored trom Bristol Friday and were guest at the home of Mrs, CordeHa Bowles Mr. John O. Stepteau left Tuesday for Giltiam, W. Va. after a month’s stay with his famfiy. Mr. and Mrs. C, R. Chapman en- tertainga at their home for Sunday dinner, Madam M. J. Stepteau and Fannie Robinson, of Clarksburg, W. Va.; Misses Evelyn and Elise Mitch- ell, of Bluefield, W. Va. and Mr. Greene Chapman, Mrs. Jennie Monroe had as her Sunday guest for dinner, Mrs. R. V. Perry, Mrs. Phoebe Gibson, Miss Clara’ Hubbard of Lynchburg, and Miss Woolwood, of Ohlo. Madames Emma Currin, Lizzie Walker and Fannie Adams, of Pulas- ki motored to the city Sunday, the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Robert Thomp son. Mrs. Myriah Gynn and daughters, Misses Dora ang Emma, Mrs. W. B. Roberts, Mrs. E. M_ Hebron, Mossrs. R. A. and John O. Stepteau and Ro- bert Hill attended the meeting at Red Bluff Sunday. Miss Rachel Hale spent the week end at Rural Retreat, the house guest of the Missis Colliers. ‘Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Gibson_mo- tored to Rural Retreat Sunday. They were accompanied home by Master Harold Collins, who wll spend some time. ‘Mrs, Nettie Price, of Speedwell, was the Sunday guest of Miss Ger- true Johnson. Mr. W. R. Gibson. gave a social dance to his many friends Monday night at the St. Luke Halt The Monroe Orchestra furnished the mu- sie. Misses Evelyn and Elise Mitchell and brother, Mr. Braxton Mitchell, af Bluefield, are the guest of Miss Mar‘e Chapman and Mrs, Josie Wil- Hams for a week.» Mr. R. J. Thompson and R. J. Jr., Misses Tremella Thompson, Gracie Fullwood and Mrs, Cecil Manning motored to Pulaski Thursday, the guest of friends. — ana POSITION WANTED. REGISTERED DRUGGIST, Graduate ‘Thoroughly Experienced and Com- petent, wishes position in Rich- mond or elsewhere, Am married, 29 years old; don’t smoke or drink. Good from front to back of store. Expert Manufacturer of Medicines. 5 years of experience in Chicago and leading stores. An efficient asset to any store. Write BL. TEYCER, Ph. C., 203 Stuart St.. Greenville, ‘Texas. | Vote Now for Your Pres-= idential Candidate in the Nationwide Trial Poll. Voters in Every State Now Marking Sample Ballots for Coolidge, Davis or LaFollette. Ghe PLANET Wants Your Vote and Will Publish Results Received Here and Throughout the Nation Every WeeK. Voting Ends Oct. llth. FOLKS) / Gai Be ee cove) ca 7 || Cog mn se lao = |" SOM ae, Y Brains tis cee: kT de sh = REV || teases y (> ae (of! | & McCullough i Le e me ig a Loy || ee. oS nc / Fd A sll pS Do you want to know the trend of political sentiment throughout the country in regard to the coming pres- idential election? if you do, you can know by co- operating with this newspaper in its nat‘onwide presidential poll which is inaugurated with this issue of The Planet. Im conjunction with more than 1700 other daity and weekly news- papers published in representative towns in every State in the Union, ‘The Planet will conduct this poll. ‘The voting will be concluded on Sat- urday, October 11. The final vote will be announced in The Planet is: sue of the Saturday, October 25. In the meantime, announcements of the progress of the voting will be published weekly, the report from other States being forwarded to this nevapaper by the Publishers Auto- caster Service of New York, through which nationa! news organization ‘The Planet is served, Vote for your favorite now. Show your fellow voters of the same po- litical faith what you are going to do for your candidate. Obviously to pile up a big vote for your candidate in the early weeks of the yoting will have its influence in the development of sentiment. "The Planct is absolutely neutral and independent in this polling. Re gardless of its policy and beliefs at this time, it is conducting this pres- idential poll in the interest of all the voters. The votes as received at this offce will be tabulated accur. ately ang thg voice of its readers ex- pressed in that vote wil? be forward- ed to the New York headquarters to be totalled in the nationwide returns. ‘As a starter, here are some figures for voters to study. It is the very first returns on this presidential poll. ‘The poll was conducted by the Pub- lishers Autocaster Service Company ‘of New York City in three big office buw'ldings in New York City, located in the Times Square district near 42¢ street ang Broadway. In these three buildings, approxi- mately 2,500 workers are employed. Some, of dourse, were not of voting age, Some few had as yet failed to decide for whom they would vote. ‘These three buildings were selected because the workers therein employ- ed included voters of all ranks and ‘positions, except the rural or agri- cultural.’ They included both high- salaried executives and unionized WASHINGTON REMUS SAYS DAUGHERTY WAS FRAMED—LA FOLLETTE AND CLASS HATRED—DEADLOCK IN HOUSE, IF PHOPLE FAIL ‘TO ELECT IN NOVEMBER. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 31. (Regular Correspondence)—A bomb shell has been thrown into both the Davis and’La Follette camps by the publication of an affidavit made by ‘George Remus, who is serving a tarm in the Atlanta penitentiary and who was one of the chief witnesses for the prosecution in the Wheeler investigation of former Attorney General Daugherty. Remus charges in his affidavit that Senator Wheeler vice-presidential candidate on the I Follette ticket, and Senator Brook- hart bribed him to aid them in “framing” Attorney General Daugh- erty, promising him his liberty from Which One Will Get Your Vote? fa) i COOLIDEGE A o | Re =— . nf ~ i, 2 ‘ — i S/o ‘\i ios —=— J ——- t TA FOLLETTE {| io DAVIS I A In conjunction with 1700 other newspapers in all parts of the United States, this newspaper is now ‘conausting ‘a presidential poll, so that supporters of each candidate may know how their respective candidates are running. Vote now on the sample ballét and mail or bring it to this newspaper office. shops. Of the total 1,470 votes cast they included about an equal num- ber from capital and labor groups. ‘The vote was as follows: Coolldge ......+.., 663 La Follette ....... 416 Davis ..rv.ceeescem 891 Total vote .....1,470 Any industrial or mercantile or- ganization in this community which wishes a poll taken of its: workers may write or telgphone the editor of this newspaper and he will co- operate in taking that poll. ‘Thare is no denying that this is going to be one of the hottest and closest presidential elections in many years. Regardless of which candi- date you want to help elect there is no voter but that wil be interested in knowing the drift of the vote in this campaign with the party lines down at so many points, as have been developed. pr’son, to be secured by their polit: ical influence, if he would come to Washington and testify. falsely against Daugherty and Nessé Smith, Who was a sort of unofficial private secretary to Daugherty; that under the influence of an impelling desire tor Uberty he, Remus, finally yielled to the temptation and dja so falsely testify that he had made large pay: ments to the said Jesse Smith; that as a matter of fact he nevér made any payments to the said Smith and did not even know him, and that to the best of his knowledge and beltef the entire story was manufactured of whole cloth by Gaston B. Means, ‘a dischargeg detective of the Depart ment of Justice, employed by Wheel: er and Brookhart to get up their case against Daugherty, ‘Means was and is himself under indictment in New York state, and his trial was postponed at the ir stance of Wheeler, Remus, who is a man of more than ordinary intel- ligeneq and who made a fortune in the ill'eit sale of liquor and was known as “the bootleg king,” swears IWilt Prove To You That You Can Make ——= — im (AN §. le oe ed : x ‘Yes, you can make $100 a week, You can make $5,000 2 year and not work % so Ny half as hard as you do now. You can do as well as H. T. Pearl, of Oklahoma, nple : EP \ who made $750 in one month. You can begin like R. L. Marshall, of New ANN N ig Jersey, who made $80 in five hours. You don’t have to wait. You don’t have Che a RA SSIIMARY {2 invest any money. You don’t have to take any coume or do any studying. . aN A Re ran A f You can start right in next week. 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Serica ne of "gure food,prodscs, tolt beatae sven comple Taerscdons, fall ao prone in8 Hours | Seegesows,aae pects asic aed Sloane aad everyiniag eso for we fs tho romut of the frst aye Work ot ‘ido Moatort ct New itexco More Than A Million Dollars Made By eee eee Our Representatives In 8 Months fs pratty good pay 165.2 | oe you want your share of these bie profit deals. 1 wil show zou how you can Is what Bamuel Biles, of Teeyan wan fone sare eee De Toe ee Lee a renin coos were tne ‘Arkansas, mado his rst Baugse how easy itis nor what wonderful 8°10 $10'8 aig tor tow Tours’ work, : a Pahg Jou coe fe pa Foe et woreda oe Upwap cave, ern ESPhd'toney tepns to rollin Tenn pani, Rona plete and fas 3 ‘$13 Proft First ‘We furnish all of our people with complete inating business that will bring in s bigger $ feo seemed for, doe, basins, We,fernsh 8m? Se eartaliy that you bare been Jacab Myron, of Connec: IER i mba We eaty for you Wo help walting for Te ie your chance to get ahead sipaa ited ase ee you ia overy way to get started quick and Ié means thousands of dolars for you. And 20gh, ad ler Fe ats Siout waiting or delay. you are not viking @ penny. You ate uot 1 ing. Saa"wh hs Bren cn nme popon havering to pay anne ov do sri so brought thousands of dalars all the oot vt walt until some $4 an Hour Es Biol of Punsranie; Mrs, Nona See" fis Tavahead of yous, Dost aay f the Ban RA targaret Le Korat, of Ailssinippt:‘Edear, Banvill, of until it 18 too late, Write now. | poll, Geed hee frst ettacsreal ied @. ©. Henry to make four, times a3 pel, ¥ Ae first afternoon, = "amy au herr a eens turn and ‘THE AMERICAN PRODI 29, ail oF Is 3t Meare dia HS yoare In ihe grocery Sualness es ay the ewal of the frat pipiechy ies ass Pre ‘and General Manager | Meteechusa Send No Money Dept, 621 Cincinnati, Ohio. DR Suaiinenth Ti: ie as sical: Presidential Poll Scratch names of the two candi dates you do not wish and leave the name of your choice unscratched. CALVIN COOLIDGE—Republican, JOHN W. DAVIS—Democrat, R, M, LAFOLLETTE—Progressive (After scratching this ballot, mail to Richmond Planet, $11 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. that Harry Stern, a lawyer repre- senting Wheelgr and Brookhart, came to him and told him they wanted “to get Daugherty” and would procure his freedom if he wouid swear as he did, but that they have failed to live up to this “gen- tleman’s agreement,” wherefore, hav. ing abandoned hope of procuring freedom until he has completed his term, he wishes to nullify the effect of his false and perjured test'mony. *16aDayand Free Auto ee that wil pay yon $f day Free MM seers ing epare time orfull ime. cotmesia tis Seria ieee Wetell younow totatrodoce this ‘wonderful line ‘and. get "rae 4 reo eseuble your incomes Welee Jennings Mfg. Co., Hose F-74 Dayton, Ohio. 5 We Furnish An D SC lot Automobile WK eae wo, wast row to, zeulce that tie tp @) a High-grade proposition, We want to help ay ON is sabres er io roe eA MR eS eh “i) ee ppaae e ae oes Wn “eee ie’ Bonetti Tier aaa Yeo 80 pase cies WAL Yes, BUT ee ee oe “TH' PROPRIETOR HAS His Livi = WHY. OREN'T GONE TO MEXICO ‘THERE ANY BUTCHER ? 5 FOR HIS: LIVER SHOPS IN_THIG , ta sy | “TOWN ? a * 26 ee ax e 2 fig ati, “4 |g oy i ‘a TWA +4 ’ & “i ay WS: od, ‘| CQ. & eM mn "25 9} ac We pea \ ¥.Y res P} pee o| -=———_] 6% «1) age [ceed bok oh q a ce ( Lo eS Ne = go> 0| | Ro64 fH eH J E7K044 =: aha ©) = = Le =] as." S| ES ox Le— | Gs’ CE eee “A OHANCE FOR HIS LIFE.” (Editorial in NY. Age) The Richmond Times Dispatch in an editorial article published several weeks ago, cited the case of “Bossy” Patterson for the enlightenment of “our Northern brothers who mourn and bemoan the injustices inflicted upon the colored people of the South by the heartless descendants of those who were once slaveholders.” Before req'ting the story told by the ‘Times Dispatch, it might be well to interpolate that it {8 not always the descendants of the former slave- holders who are charged with heart. lessness, it is quite as likely to be the descendants of the white over. seers or the “poor whites,” who fre quently were actuated by envy and hatred of the slave ang his enfran- chised descendants. Anyway the story is summarized as follows: “Bossy was tried on the charge of having kflled a therchant of Peters burg; he was found guilty and sen. tenced to death. H's counsel ap. pealed and a writ of error was granted. On the second trial, he was convicted and sentenced to death but his counsel alleged as error that Negroes were not permitted to sit as jurors. Another appeal was taken, this time on that point. The Assist ant Attorney/General of Virgin‘, Leon M, Bazile, contended that the point had not been properly raised: His contention was sustained by the Supreme Court of Appeals of Vir- ginia, and the Negro remained under sentence of death—he was to have been electrocuted on August 8.” | There the case might have rested, ‘according to the Times Dispatch, but for the fact that Josiah D, Hank, ‘an eminent Virginia lawyer who be: came interested, announced to the assistant attorney general his inten- ‘tion to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. No formal steps had been taken for this purpose, when Mr. Hank died. There was ‘othid to prevent the prisoner trom being put to death on the date fixed, but the Governor of Virginia re- ‘prieved him until October 8 “because ‘both the Governor and the assistant attorney general are intensely desir- ‘ous that this Negro, convicted of ‘murder though he 1s, shafl have ev- ery possible chance for his life.” The claim made by the editor of the Times Dispatch that “that is the way we of the South display our hatred of the Negro and our inhu- manity toward him," sounds a trifle disingenuous, Virginia courts and Virginia offidas have not always been So zealous in safeguarding the egal rights of the Negro and giving him chance for his life. If this ‘s a new departure in this respect, it is to be hailed with satisfaction and its extens‘on looked for in other perce MailThis es talbert Mills, Press ‘American Products Con spept. 521 “Cincinnati, ONO {Please send me, without one ‘cont of cost end ‘without 6ny “obligation, complete ‘eteils of eee ea aa ‘ «| Ee a Prince is Here RETR BA y fa re ' aaa L ee ef oo) (i ae 2 ey eae ae | 2 eas We ste : Aid ee ‘ i es f lewd Iefeeseren) ‘The Prince of Wales, young 1 of many falls from-horses, arrive, in New York last week,” lunehed with President Coolidge on Satur- day, and is now being lionized } N. Y. society as he attends@the international polo matches on Long Island. mpririgi gc Tabloid Magazine Sallie's Temptations BY GLADY BLAKE Down By the Sea and-Yates "On, on" was the spark that burned in Leit. Lowell Smith's heart when Commander Martin was lost in Alaskan mountains. With five fellow airmen the three planes turned west—ever west—and now they sail home from the East—the first air flight around this world of ours an actual accomplishment. These are the men (lower left, right to left) who have made history. Sergt. Ogden, Lt. E. H. Nelson, Sergt. Murner, Et. Leigh Wade, Lt. Lowell H. Smith, in command, and Lt. John Harding, Jr. SIX I noticed Mr. Wright was not drinking. After my second cocktail I insisted that he try one and hold the glass up to him. "Please, just take the curse off it." I wheedled. He touched it to his lips but that was all, and he did that because it was the gallant thing to do under the circumstances. With all the rest of the crowd looking to have turned me down would have been humilating. The music started. "Yates' has an orchestra that makes little thrills run all over me." I confided to my good-looking escort. "It's wonderful. That saxophone would make anyone commit murder —or even worse." "Come on." I said and pulling at his arm started toward the room where they were dancing. They were playing a heavenly waltz. He danced, like I was afraid he would, in good time and perfect step, but without any of the latest variations. I felt a warm glow of exhilaration. I glanced up at my partner. He was the most distinguished dancer on the floor and I longed to have him hold me closer. The viol ns played the minor chords in "The Song of India," and I wanted to dance dance, dance as I had never danced before. Ted broke on us. When Ted and I had danced half way across the floor the orchestra changed from the waltz it had been playing into an Argent'e tango. The other dancers left the floor and we knew it meant an exhibition. "Ted and Sallie, bravo!" shouted the others. We had danced many times at charity entertainments and they knew us so well at "Yates" that at least once during the evening they played the tango for us that they had called "Sallie's." Ted's arm about my waist tightened and became an embrace. He was more like a lover of the Pampas, red-blooded, fiery and impassioned. On we danced. We passed the darkened doorway and I saw Curtiss Wright standing in the shadows. Through the smoke of his cigarette I could see that his gaze was fastened on our movements, and yet his eyes held none of the admiration for which I had hoped. Rather, I saw there o look of indifferent amusement. ```markdown ``` I stopped dancing. I don't know what it was, but a devil sat on my shoulder, spurring me on to live up to the things that Mr. Wright had "On, on" was the spark that burned when Commander Martin was lost in fellow airmen the three planes turned sail home from the East—the first air an actual accomplishment. These are left) who have made history. Sergt. Murner, Et. Leigh Wade, Lt. Lowell John Harding, Jr. ```markdown ``` Success does not always rest upon the shoulders of a man. And so today, for a change, I am going to tell you about a woman who won out when everything seemed hopeless. John Carter's wife, Helen, had a child. Not aately dangerous; just weak heart valves and anemic. She couldn't get about easily and lived on milk and its by-products. In 1914, when she was fifty-four years old, her husband, a $50 a week chemist's assistant in Waltham, Mass., was run over by a Waltham trolley car and killed. He said it was careless on his part and refused ennoy as damages. twin, thirty years old that same year at where he heard about us. "Come on, everybody," I called, 'let's all go swimming!' "There." Ted signified his approval "Didn't you salve You was the life of the party and that when SHE got here things would start hummn?" I went over to where Mr. Wright was sctanding. "I brought one of dad's suits along for you." I told him nonchantly, "but you disapprove of moonlight swimming. I assure you we'll be properly clothed. We aren't in the movies" "On the contrary, you were very thoughtful to take such good care of a poor, friendless stranger and there's nothing I'd like more than a swim with you in the ocean." The crowd scattered. I was the last to leave the bath house. Curtiss Wright was waiting for me. "You see, I am at least within the law." I told him. "I have on three garments, two of which are stockings." I looked down at my chiffon hose which I had rolled half way down below my knees, but he touched my gypsy bandana. "Wrong count," he smiled. "You've forgotten the most becoming part of your attire." We started toward the ocean. We could see the rest of the party, like dark moths on a beach which had been made into ivory satin by the moonlight. When half way down I turned and glanced over my shoulder. I caught my breath at the picture. The sand-dunes, bathed in white moon-dust, lay silent, warm and voluptuous. They stretched their undulating hills unendingly behind us. Palm trees silhouetted against the sky, made magic music and crooned seductively. I felt the lure and stopped quickly. "Wat'a a minute." I caught the arm of my companion. "Let's not go in the water. Let's go up yonder." I suggested, pointing to the exquisite setting behind us. (Continued Next Week.) --- The Planet will be sent to you for one year, price $2.00 or it will be delivered at your door every Saturday for Five Cents per week. es and Planes in First Round burned in Lieut. Lowell Smith's heart rest in Alaskan mountains. With five burned west—ever west—and now they at air flight around this world of ours are the men (lower left, right to sergt. Ogden, Lt. E. H. Nelson, Sergt. well H. Smith, in command, and Lt. accident insurance company paid mrs. Carter $500. Summer guests at the beach hotel collected $175 more for the mother and widow. About $300 of the total $675 was used by her to meet the expenses of the two funerals. Helpless and alone, broken in spirit and feeble, the great question of what next to do confronted her. At that time she was living in an old fashioned frame house just off Massachusetts avenge in Lexington, Mass. Her reputation for cooky making was well known. It was generally said that Mrs. Carter could bake the thinnest and finest cookies ever produced and neighbors asked her why she didn't try to build up a market for them. Sensitive and high strung it was a humiliation to try and commer- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Poem by Uncle John My little neice has learnt to sing,—at least she reckons so. She thinks she's matched the proper swing in that—air grammolo, she's spent a fem- tures on the thing, but really, I dumno! Most every night when I time is, I listen at her squall—the wiggle, wobble, till an screech —I suffer through 'em all—but I'd sooner face a faint sound— my beak against the wall! It's terrible—how far they've led the human voice satire—an twisted an' distorted, in their diabolic way . . . My idea is, they've murdered it—all done the job for pay! But,—we might as well be hopeful, as to try to raise a duke; I wouldn't want my six-term-law to listen at me ones . . . And, Teeny's finished "trainin'" so, her voice can't get much wuss! the Judge's Josh WITH WATERMELONS RIPE THIS IS THE LAND OF THE 'GREAT OPEN FACES' Smythe: "What's the matter with Jones? Kleth: "He's got the hoof and mouth disease—He hoofs it all day and talks about it all night. Some call it golf." the World Flight LIEUT LOVELL SMITH BY WHIT HADLEY cialize a talent that she had employed only for her husband and son's sake, but it was all that she was fitted to do. A travelling salesman neighbor agreed to try and sell her cookies, however, and three months later three of the better restaurants in Boston and two in Providence were making a speciality of them, together with "wafer thin ginger snaps" and what came to be known as "Carter's feather weight sponge cakes." That year Mrs. Carter's net profits amounted to $1,185. DISCOVERED Hi-Ja Chemical Co., Box 598-D, Atlanta, Ga. Use the Proven Hair Grower ESTHER BIGEOU World's greatest singer and ac- cuser. Hiat and beloved Hi-ja Beauty Preparations. They are the best in the world. Hi-Ja Chemical Co., Use the Pre H POMA lengthens and st drift and brings n Herolin PomA receives tetter and glossy and strong. Free Dream Book With every order for one or a case of Herolin PomAde Dreaming, price 25c per c will give Absolutely F copy of the Herolin Dream which explains the mean hundreds of dream. In qe say, "Send Dream Book." BLONDE BESS OPINES "Sand, sand everywhere—and not a shiek in sight." To Ambitious Youth Hush, little mustache, Don't you cry. You'll get in the coffee By and by. Young Hubby: "Sorry, dear, that I could not get you on the phone last evening. I went to a stag party." Young Thing: "Oh, that's where you were. I wondered what made you stagger so when you came in." School Days Again Teacher: "Willie 'what's wrong with this sentence—The horse and cow is in the field?" Willie: "The cow and horse is in the field—because ladies should always be mentioned first." PURDY'S PHILOS Many men I know love themselves so much that it's a wonder to me more wives don't sue 'em for alienation of affections. Father Knows Proud Father: "Yes'ir, when that little fellow o' mine grows up he is going to be a doctor." Yesmān: "How do you know what a 6-year old child will be when he grows up?" Proud Father: "Easy! Why the other day I left him alone in the library—and would you believe it—he removed the appendix from every book on the first shelf." ETIQUETTE by FLO. 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No, has yet tried to emulate Al Los Angeles—The first man to actually drive a ball from the top of a plane's wing is shown here in the person of Al Wilson the dare devil'sont flier. No, has yet tried to emulate Al --- --- 4 DEAD; 30 HURT IN PHILLY EXPRESS WRECK Cranford, N. J.—The entire train on the New Jersey Central consisting of locomotive and seven cars was derailed and ploughed over the ties for a distance of four city blocks when it hit a motor truck. Four persons were killed and thirty injured. THE FIRST Los Angeles the person of PHILLY MAN WHO SPLIT BANK WITH PRINCE OF WALES. Paris—Jules Mastbaum of Philadelphia with whom the Prince of Wales split the bank at Deauville in a game of chemin de fer, each one cleaning up 60,000 francs. --- ```markdown ``` THE MAYOR THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE WORLD A E CAMERA'S E M. B. YOUTH STARTED 100 FIRES. New York—The most dangerous pyromaniac in the history of the N. Y. fire department is description given to George C. Gustow, 26, former bank clerk, who is said to have start ed on his career as a pyromaniac in 1914, following recovery from 'nfantilp paralysis. 1815 1822 the first man to actually drive a ball from the top of a plane's wing in Wilson the dare devil stont flier. No, has yet tried to emulate Al A man lifts a bicycle above his head in a victory pose. WORLD'S CHAMPION CYCLIST IN TRAINING. Newark, N. J.—Pete Moeskops, bicycle champion of the world, who arrived in this country recently and started training for the first time at the Veledrome. Moeskops won the world's championship in Paris August 3.—his fourth time. WORLD'S CHAMPION CYCLIST IN TRAINING. Newark, N. J.—Pete Moeskops, bicycle champion of the world, who arrived in this country recently and started training for the first time at the Veledrome. Moeskops won the world's championship in Paris August 3.—his fourth time. SEVER --- THE BICYCLE FORMER CROWN PRINCE GOES IN FOR SPORT Berlin—Tennis has lately become one of the chief diversions of the former Crown Prince of Germany, while his constant companion, Archduke Frederich Franz, of Mecklenburg-Bohwerin prefers bicycling. The two are shown here at Osteebad, Holland, whre they have been vacationing. here in THE WEEKLY NEWS READY FOR THE WINTER. Piquant and becoming is a winter time outfit of white shaker sweater, saucy knitted cap, and white gloves and brushed wool. Piquant and becoming is a winter time outfit of white shaker sweater, saucy knitted cap, and white gloves and brushed wool. EIGHT This Week By Arthur Erisbane BULL MARKETS. FUTURE TRANSPORTATION. THE DAWES PLAN. OF WHAT WOULD YOU THINK? "Wheat prices jump in wild bull market." That headline was predicted in this column a long time ago. You read it yesterday and you will read more like it. "May wheat" sells above $1.40 in Chicago. One dollar and fifty cent wheat isn't far off. And that is not bad news for Calvin Coolidge. As for corn, its high price means wealth for farmers lucky enough to raise any, and high cost for the meat that is fed on it. Steel common above 110, corn worth more than $1 a bushel on the farm, twenty cents more than that in Chicago; wheat for delivery nex May selling at $1.40, stocks crawling up so that brokers, afraid to buy, rub their eyes saying to themselves "It can't be real." SOMEBODY thinks were is a boom coming. Lieutenant Donald Phillips flew 1,300 miles from Texas to Ohio. You may say, "That's nothing, everybody does it." But notice the size of his flying machine, called "Alouette," spread of wings 18 feet, total weight including motor, 480 pounds. That machine does 20 miles on a gallon of gas, goes 105 miles an hour, and could take a traveling man from New York to Chicago in 8 hours across the continent in 30 hours. "Alouette" could be stored an "upper shelf" of a garage, earth car below, flying car. Next width will be cut from the wings' weight taken from the engine, speed more than doubled. And the individual transportation problem will be solved. The Dawes plan will have its trial and the world will see what happens. Germany gets four years to prepare big repiration payments expected to amount to $650,000,000 annually. We thought it pretty big when we built the Panama Canal in several years. Germany will pay those that conquered her enough to build three Panama Canals every year, if this plan goes through. What books would you take to a desert island? What would you do if you knew you had only one more year to live? What would you do if you had twenty million dollars? Helen Stein, intelligent young secretary of Nathan Straus, replied to that last question, "I'd go crazy." Those are old questions. Here is a new one, based on the experience of three Italian mountain climbers, that, held by a rope, hung for five hours over a mountain precipice, waiting to be saved. What would you THINK about hanging for five hours below the edge of a precipice? Would you review your sins and mistakes, vowing better conduct, if spared, or would you just HANG OVER THE PRECIPICE? We are all hanging over the edge of one steep precipice, called death. A great majority of us "just hang" and think about it very little. What story of loneliness, despair and, perhaps, jealousy, lies back of a dreadful murder and attempted suicide reported from Lindsey, Ontario? A mother twenty-eight years old in her husband's absence, created a impaired gallowows, on which she hanged her two children aged seven and eight. She then cut her throat, and was found bleeding to death by her own husband when he returned to their lonely, isolated farm, from "a visit to the city." After she had hanged the children, the mother dressed them in their best clothes and laid them out. Then she cut her throat. She may get well. The woman did nothing but "they are dead" when her husband questioned her. Reading about that may by comparison be too hard. HUSBAND WANTED. I desire to correspond with an industrious man, who is of good statue and will work. I am ready and willing to do my part. I am a widow and want a nice man, one with a little girl or boy would not be objectionable. I am a church member and shall be glad to correspond with a man, who means bus.ness and who desires a good wife. I am in good circumstances. I live in Canada. Send photograph if convenient Address: Mrs. A. M. Care of Planet 311 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va. and letter will be forwarded to me. Picking His Friends Mother: "Frankie—stop using such language." Adams Chosen in House Amid Great Excitement. The Halls of Congress Rang With Mingled Cheers and Hisses as Speaker Called Adjournment.—Clay Calm While Crowd Threatened. When Henry Clay stepped from his carriage to interview the stricken candidate for the Presidency, Crawford, the contest had reached that pass where he came to look upon the Georgian with considerable favor. Clay unquestionably held the balance of power. He liked Crawford personally. They had spent many a jovial time over hot toddy and stacks of poker chips. Peculiarly it was a poker game that caused the bitterness between Adams and Clay. On one occasion Clay was holding a poker party in a hotel. Adams occupied the adjoining room. The Clay party grew, boisterous and kept Adams awake until the small hours of the morning, for which Clay was then and afterwards denounced by Adams as a "good for nothing" roushout. Clay remained with Crawford and an hour. At the end of that time he was quite convinced that he was too ill, too shattered to warrant support for the Presidency. Had not Clay seen the condition of Crawford, the latter probably would have become President of the United States, physically wretched and mentally weakened as he was. With Crawford eliminated—for he was to all intents and purposes eliminated after the Clay interview, the Jackson men had high hopes, believing Clay would not dare enlarge an eastern man. The Jackson men, however, suspected a strong dislike of Jackson by Clay and the practical politicians jumped into the fray with more than conscience. Mass meetings were called and resolutions quietly passed demanding the election of Jackson. Then came resolutions denouncing Clay for his report support of Adams. Pamphlets, letters, protests poured into Washington like rain. Clay, shrewd politician, however, saw through this backfire warfare and ignored it. Then the Blackson men resorted to the methods of the blackmailer and the intimidator. The first thing they did was to send out a report that Clay had made a deal with Adams, selling his strength in return for a promise of the office of Secretary of State. Clay denounced the author of the story as a "dastard and a liar" but the story would not down. He demanded a congressional investigation, but the injury could not be overcome. The lie travelled on wings, while the truth crawled after it like a snail. This situation revived the hopes of the followers of Crawford. They FEARING RACE TROUBLE BALTIMORE CHURCH SELLS TO WHITES SOME SAY CHURCH SHOWED THE "WHITE FEATHER" WHEN COURAGE WAS NEEDED. BALTIMORE, Aug. 31—(P. N. S.) Disturbances at St. Paul Baptist Church, on Rutland avenue, are over and the incident has been closed officially, according to E. Milton Altfield, Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Altfield was assigned to represent the State's Attorney's office in the case. Although the police still keep guard over the church property, no trouble is expected. The Rev. J. George Crawley, pastor of the church, visited Mr. Altfield's office last Thursday afternoon and announced that arrangements were being made to dispose of the church property to white persons. ANXIOUS TO AVOID FURTHER TROUBLE. The minister told the state official that the Negroes of Baltimore were anxious to avoid any further trouble with the whites of Baltimore and that it was the consensus of opinion, as far as he was able to ascertain among them that the best way to keep out of trouble was to sell the church to the whites and move out of the neighborhood. Many Negroes of Baltimore declare that Rev. Crawley and his stock have shown the "white feather" in meekly giving in to the whims of a semi-barbarous group of supposed civilized and intelligent white residents in the vicinity of the church property. The church has been the scene of many disturbances by white residents of the neighborhood last week when Negroes, who had bought the building attempted to hold services there. Despite the fact that both the State THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA felt under the circumstances, that Clay could not possibly go to Adams and they were certain he would not go to Jackson. Moreover to the bitter end, Van Buren was in the ring for Crawford. As the day of election neared there were fears of riots, threats of bloodshed, even talk of revolution. No one knew what was in the mind of Clay. Washington had a population of 20,000 people. Every hotel and boarding house in the city was bulging with people. The custom was to nominate candidates for election through caucus. The election was then decided by roll call of the House of Representatives. Each state delegation was instructed by its constituents to vote for the man selected by a majority of the people of that district. Thus the House of Representatives took on the appearance of a present-day political convention and the man selected by the majority became President. As there was only one party when these five candidates ran, a nomination was the equivalent to election. But the meagerly attended caucus nomination of Crawford upset the political apple cart and threw the election into the House with every man having a free hand and an uncertain vote. The hour of the roll call tame. Clay, commanding, pale, mounted the Speaker's rostrum. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Connecticut stood solidly for Adams. Massachusetts provided one bolter who voted for Jackson. The New England won Illinois by one vote. South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Indiana, went solidly to Jackson. Delaware and Georgia stood like a rock for Crawford. Of course, the big struggle was for New York. Van Buren was for Crawford, but the decision of Clay prevented his winning the State. The vote stood Adams 18, Crawford 14, Jackson 2. The State went to Adams. Clay's western supporters then went to Adams who took Missouri, Ohio and Kentucky. This swing gave Adams 13 States, Jackson seven and Crawford four. The contest was decided by the west. When the result was announced the halls rang with kisses coupled with the applause of the Adams' supporters. The uproar in the gallers threatened to end in a riot. But in the midst of the uproar, Clay, majestic and calm, raised the gavel, and let it fall with one bang. "Clear the galleries," he said. "We stand adjourned." and national laws are specific in pointing out the graveness of the crime of disturbing religious services it appears that the local authorities are too remiss in the discharge of the're duty in enforcing the law or discharging the $_{\mathrm{e}}$ duties of their office which they have taken oath to do. THE SALVATION ARMY AT LAKE VIEW PARK. The Salvation Army is always on the lookout for the poor and needy. We realize that this act of charity is a part of the Christian's duty not only from a spiritual point of view but from a social point also, as in the case of the Good Samaritan. Thus on Tuesday, August 19th, Captain and Mrs. R. R. Chisholm, officers in charge of the colored branch of the Salvation Army in R'chmond took 51 children and 14 grown-ups for a day's outing at Lake View Park. The park is about 11 3-4 miles from the city. The day was a good one for picnicking. 240 ham sandwiches, watermelons, peaches and lemonade were served. All received their share and were satisfied. The children surely did enjoy themselves in drum-beating, marching, etc., which caused the woods to echo and re-echo again. When evening came all returned safely to the city, where on Wednesday at 8 P. 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Pains in sides of chest, under should er bades in 10 minutes, with 15 drops f LIVER SET. We demonstrate with a DOSE FREE. Throat coughs and sore throat speedily relieved with 15 drop doses of 100 N 1 ON SUGAR. One dose will prove Save your chickens from Gap, Roupe, Hard Crop and your PIGEONS from Sour Crop and Canker with 100 IN 1. (100 per cent, *f taken in time*). Use 100 IN 1 for Neuralgia. Rheumatism and every ain or sore you have. Purify your blood with REGAL BLOOD PURIFIER NO. 1 AND NO. 2 and be thankful for such Good Remedies. Made at 200 East Marshall St. Richmond, Virginia. 101 E. Clay 407 W. Leigh VISIT Keeps everything that's good to eat All kinds of FRESH MEATS and all kinds of FRESH FISH, POULTRY, FRUITS VEGETABLES, OYSTERS, GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS. Up-to-date Sanitary Store. MALLORY'S MARKET, Inc. Phone Randolph 4529. Night Call Residence, Madison 6039. THANKS. PLEASURE SEEKERS TAKE NOTICE. A beautiful park at Midtothian, Va., suitable for picnics and pleasure seekers. Only five minutes walk from the station, 12 miles by way of the Midtothian Pike. Equipped with swings also excellent water on the grounds. Churches, Sunday Schools Societies and Clubs will do well to call at 305 N. Madison Street Richmond, Va. for in formation. Mrs. M. C. Johnston, Proprietress.