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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
MEMORANDUM.

My position on the recent riots
was stated III the communication
which | sent to the New York World
August End. LII that communication
l said:
"Thc time has come when thought
full white and colored people alike
will not tolerate wholesale mobbing
OF innocent Negroes because Of the
alleged crime of one.
The Negro has never instigated Il
riot by Wholesale attacks on white
people. The very fact that in riots
the innCGent have so frequently been
obliged to suffer with the guilty has
created in the Negro an aggressive
and yindictiye spirit which manifest
ed itself in the riots. One of the most
unfortunate things about such occur
rences is that it frequently hurts the
morale of the conservative, lawabid-
ing Negroes and puts them of neccs
Sity actively OH the defensive.
Those who make and execute the
laws owe it to themselves to their
country as well as to the Negro to
see that the Negro has protection
along with other citizens. 1t is hard
for the average Negro to understand
how we can spend millions of dollars
and thousands OF lives to help pro
tect the lives Of weaker peoples In
foreign countries, yet fail to protect
our own loyal, patriotic colorcd citi-
Zens in this country"
r. n. MOTION.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

was biggest and best in the two fam
Gus shows. 1t would be folly to at
tempt to cnumcratc its many won
ders. Some idea of the enormous
scale upon which features are pre-
scented may be had when it is stated
that quarter of Il million pounds of
elephants take part in Il single act !:
i'll other words-siN times as many of
the big-carcd giants than have ever
before been seen in one main.tent cN
hibition.
All else to be seen is in promotion
The arcnic stars embrace all the
worlds foremost circus performers.
There are three hours of novelties
and big sensational acts. The mcnag
eric is far and away the most colos-
sal ever travelled. For inStance-a
herd Of eight gira ffcS arc exhibited
i'll place Of the two or three shown
i'll the past.
The great tournament which opens
the maln-tent program, is tho most
magnificent thing in pageantry yet
produced in America. Hundreds up
on hundreds of gorgeously costumed
characters and beautiful horses take
part in 1t. The morning street pa
radc is the longest and most brilliant
ever given anywhere. 1t is a stuben-
dous supercircus that battles descrip-
ton,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
DIR. MOTION PLEADS FOR RACE
IN THE SOUTH.

Florence, Alabama, October IL
DR.. Robert r. Motion. Principal OF
TuSkegee Institute, has just COM
pleted a five day tour Of the Ten
nessee Valley, i'll the interests Of ed
ucation. DR.. Motion was accompanied
by party Of educators, Government
agents and business men, who made
the trip in automobiles, covering Il
distance Of about five hundred miles.
Meetings were held in Roscnwald
schools, churches aud courthouscS,
and were largely attended by whites
and colored. In all, thirteen places
We're visited and as many addresses
made. In his remarks, DR.. Motion
spoke directly to each race. He urged
the colored people to be proud Of
their race, TO be more efficient in
their work, and to cooperate with the
best elements of white people. Each
man must decide for himself, he said
about going North or staying South,
but that the great majority of the
race would find their best opportuni-
ties right here in the South.
He spoke plainly and directly to
the whites i'll his audience and said
they could help relieve the present
unrest by letting their colorcd neigh
bors know that they believed i'll them
and would stand by them; by pro-
tecting the innocent members Of the
race from violence and lawlessncSs,
and by helping to put an end to the
abuses from which colorcd people
suffer in railroad travel. Colorcd
people, he said, did not want to as
sociatc with white people, but did
want equal accommodations for
equal pay,
The party was cordially received
throughout the trip and DR.. Motion
was warmly thanked by both white
and colored people for his words and
his visit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
FIRST Mt. OLIVE NOTES.

Mcssrs William Holmes, James Al
sop, Robert l.. Holmes and Charles
Booker returned few days ago from
Maryland where for the past few
weeks they havo been harvesting
corn.
Mr. Dan Robertson returned from
Philadelphia last Sunday.
MIR. II. II. tuffin left last Monday
for Richmond where he will resume
his stud :cs.
Miss Anna *. Hill is visiting her
grandmother in Essex.
Messrs Walter Johnson and Aron
Holmes left for Quantico last Sun
day
Miss Ella b. Green and Mr.. Her
pert Latney spent the weekend Wis
itlng Mr.. and Mrs. james Roane.
Rev. j. II. Ruflin preached at Es-
cobrook last Sunday.
Mrs. Robinettc Fortunes barn and
its contents including valuable
young horse were destroyed by fire
last Sunday night while the family
was at church.
The parents and many friends of
MIR. Winston Holmes arc pleased TO
know that he has returned to the
States.
Mrs. Laura Roanc of lndianneck
died last Saturday morning She
leaves to mourn their loss, husband
two children, mother, two sisters
one brother and many friends. She
was 4 member of First Mt. Olive
Baptist Church. The Gospel Train
Society had charge of the burial last
Sunday; services conducted by the
pastor and Rev. w. ID. Hill. The re
mains were left to rest by the side
of her father the late James Pollard
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
MOTHERS HOME TO BE PERAIA-
NENT ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL.


New York, October 16.-Leading
Southerners, including United States
Senators, have Joined in an organ
lzed movement to make the birth
place Of Theodore RooScvelt'S mother
the famous old Bulloch homestead at
Roswell. Ga, a permanent Roosc-
welt memorial.
Both the Georgia Senators, Hoke
Smith and William j. Harris. as we'll
as former Senator Thomas w. Hard
wick, all Of whom were active politi
cal opponents of the late President
are leaders in the movement.
The Bulloch committee is COM
posed Of one member from eaci,
Southern State and is headed by DR..
Floyd w. McRae, of Atlanta. Tt has
the cooperation of G. w. Mcclure, q
Roosevelt Progressive, who is State
chairman in Georgia for the Roosc-
welt Memorial Association, and of e.
Y. Clarke, director Of the Georgia
campaign of the Association.
The birthplace of Martha Bulloch
Southern gentlewoman famous for
her beauty and charm, who support.
ed the Southern cause in the sixties
although the wife of a Northerncr
and living in New York, is a ven.
cradle mansion of the Southern co.
lonlal type in typical Georgia plan.
tatlon setting at Roswell, near Altar
Ia. The old mansion was often Wis
tied by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt was always popular in
Georgia. His devotion to his South
ern mother had much to do with this
sentiment toward him, but his prin
clples OF Americanism made him
many admirers among those who die
not belong to his Parry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
SATURDAY. OCTOBER IS, 1919
PRESIDENT REFUSES TO SUP
PRESS PAPER.
Fears That Suppression May InllanC
Already Rcbcllious Spirit.

Washington, October S.-,rhe soft
pedal has been put on the fight
against journals of our race, claim
ed by'Senator Byrnes OF South Car
DINA to be scditious. The arguments
in the attack on these papers were to
the effect that they were radical in
the extreme and dangerous in their
tendency t. renew bloody outbreaks
between the white and black races.
Representative McDuffle Of the
First Alabama District, incensed by
the contents Of several publications,
interviewed the Postmaster General
IN an effort to secure the suppression
OF these periodicals. He pointed out
Il cartoon representing Il man driving
an automobile through masses OF
fleeing whites, the colored man driv-
ing and shooting into the frantic
crowds. Men falling were soldiers
wearing service stripes. lie pointed
out editorials in which the Editor
congratulated our people for their
successful opposition to mobs in
Washington and Chicago. He also
pointed out paragraph in which it
was said that in certain emergencies
"a bullet is far more etlicacious than
thousand prayers"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY FOR
SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS:
CLAY STREET.
One s Room Brick House. Modern with Porcelain
Bath, between End and 3rd Streets. ....... $4,000
One frame Dwelling between LIST End Streets
y Rooms, Porcelain Bath ............... SIS $50
One Room Brick Dwelling, Modern improvements
- between St. James and LIST Streets. ......... $4,000
ohe Room brcs between 81 James and LIST Sts.. .$6250
One 10 Room Brick Dwelling on N. 9th Street beyond
- Le'gh oneet ...........:....... $4,000 -
wo Room Houses Frame, on N. 9Th Street near
Baker Street. each. Observation-Disclosures. 50 500
wo Room Houses Frame, on N. 9TH Street near
Baker Street each: :....................... $3.50
One Room Frame House on Bates Street w S 900
One Frame Dwelling on N 10Th ST. $11OO
One rame Dwelling N. 10th ST. ...... $500
One 10 Room Brick N 5h ST., beyond Duval St. SIS 500
One Small Frame House Fairfield St. $50
One Room Frame Dwelling on Beverly ST. $4,000
One Brick Store on Meadow ST., Porcelain Bath with
Living Rooms Over Store in Excellent Condition:
Nomer Property ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
lots in West End New City Park $500 and Upwards
We have also some valuable Broad Street Property-Prces
Given Upon Application
AS we have plenty of money deposit at this tme we
desiring to purchase any Of this property Address
MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
JOHN MITCHELL, JR. President
Call the N W. Corner Of Third and Clay Streets or see the
President at 81 NJ Fourth Street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
KlNGILNE BROTHERS AND BAR.
NUM- AND BAILEY.
mammoth Shows Are Now Combined
And Announce Exhibitions at
Early Date.

The worlds biggest amusement in
stit"tlon. Ringling Brothers and Bar
mum and Bailey Shows Combined, is
TO exhibit afternoon and night ut
richmond, Wednesday October 81.
The consolidation Of the "World's
Greatest Shows" and the Greatest
oho" on Earth" in one circus Of
colossal size, constitutes the amuse-
ment surprise Of the country Moth
ing to approach this gigantic. new
circus has ever before ured Amcri-
ca IL has been formed by merging
the pick and the cream Of all that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
PAPERS HAVE BEST Fight.
WILSON REFUSES TO ACT.

'fhc matter was brought to the at
tcntion OF President Wilson, who
postponed any drastic action. Mr..
McDuilic withheld Il statement setting
forth his opinion as to why the
President suggested a postponement
OF action against the radical press.
In all probability, however, the Pres
ldent was moved through fear Of the
unrest which prevails everywhere
in the United States. 1t was proba-
bly his opinion that it would be wiser
to suffer the danger Of such publica-
tons prccipitating other riots thru
out the United States than to force
the radical element Of the North
into the ranks Of rebellious policemen
striking labor, German agtators
Sleepless l. w. WIS. extreme Social
lists and professional anarchists.
The prevailing opinion in Wash
lngton is that the action Of the Pres
ldent is due to the danger of Soviet
ism, Bolshcvism and actual revolu-
ton in the United States. The
President, it is indicated, is moved
through desire to compose tho dis
cordant elements rather than crush
them with an iron hand. There are
many members Of Congress who be-
heVc the President on the propcr
track. There are others who com
pare his course in the present cmer-
gency to his course in dealing with
MeNlco, course apparently charac-
terzcd by lack Of punch and az
greSsivcneSs in general.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
If YOU WANT A
Music Guide

TO LEARN YOU HOW TO PLAY
all keys in music on Piano or Organ;
that will also teach You to play a
piece in one hour-let me know.
All Music is Written in This Guide.
WILLIAM MONROE,
1910 Catherine ST., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
CHICAGO NEWS. ,

Mrs. a. Il. PaXado of Forth Worth,
Texas a popular business woman, is
i'll the city taking an additional
course in beauty culture at E. Burn
ham. During her stay, Mrs. Paxado,
is the guest of Mrs. Jcanada Jackson
5i0l Dearborn street.
The United Civic has changed its
meeting place from Odd Fellows hall
to Johnson's hall 351S State street,
second floor. On Sunday afternoon,
October 5tb, S. ID. W, Carr OF the A.
E. T., who was the principal speaker.
Mrs. Eva Hooper, president Bapt-
list Women's Congress of Illinois, re
turned to the city during the week
from the East where she spent some
time rs well rs attending the Nation
al Baptist Convention Union Mt Nor
folk, Va.
Mr.. II. j. Kinney 3142 Calumet
Avenue spent Sunday with his son
Johnny III Milwaukee, Wis, who is
attending school.
Mrs. Flossic Edgchill, 81 E. 44th
street is able to be about her duties
after an illness Of several weeks.
Mesdamcs Mary j. Hickman and
ELLEN Kinney have gone to Syringe
field, H., where they will spend some
time with their relatives and friends
Mrs. l.. w. Newlcn 1871 Elmwood
Avenue who spent some time i'll the
east and who attended the. National
Baptist Convention at Newark, N. j.,
has returned much pleased with her
trip.
Under the care of Il specialist, Mr..
John G. Davis 1910 Walnut street is
improving.
Illinois Pride Temple No. GO, S. NJ.
~, is forging its way to the front
meetings are held at Bailey's Hall,
363S State street.
NJ. r.. Bailey, 363S State street,
manager Milton Agency and presi-
Bailey Realty Co., has for sale some
beautiful bungalows, cottages and
residences which can be had on the
same basis as paying rent. Any bills
or collections, any where in the
United States or Canada will be ad
justed to the satisfaction of all con
ccrncd. Telephone Boulevard, 1877.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrison of
Denver, Colo, are in the city cnroute
to Atlantic City and other eastern
points. While here Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
rlson are the gust of Mr.. and Mrs.
John G. Davis 1910 Walnut street.
Mrs. Sadie Glcavcs of Chicago left
Los Angles, Cal, where she has been
Tor some time for Oakland, Cal, where
she will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Tor the women 10 A. NJ. was Il good
one and much was added to the meet
ing by the Prof. II. b. Burrcll and
his daughters who salf9A4x.. special
request.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

You should aim to get your news
from Il source that has your interest
at l.@art. Yes, first seek we your own
news and the other news can come as
a matter Of course. rhe Planet is
a good medium for you.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
BURLESON CALLED.

Postmaster General Burlcson was
interviewed by Mr.. McDunie. He
agreed with Mr.. McDunc that the
publications. were milammatory. Re
garding the interview the Alabama
member said:
''Thc Postmaster General told mo
that he had been considering and was
still considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
denying the mails of The Messenger,
published at 2305 Seventh Avenue,
New York City. He stated also that
the Attorney General was also giving
thought to the subject. lie then de-
clarcd that the President had Sug
gcStcd that no such action be taken
at the present time. 1t is evidently
another case of 'watchful waiting.
The Postmaster General was entirely
sympathetic, for he feels, OF course,
just rs all other Southern men feel -
DEPARTMENT. OF JUSTICE TRIED
From the Postmaster General, Mr..
McDunc went to Mr.. Lamar of the
Department of Justice, who is also
an Alabamaian. Mr.. Lamar stated
that he was giving this periodical
earnest consideration" He clearly
stated that he was bowiicrcd because
If any action was begun TO suppress
this paper the best argument would
be on the side Of the paper.
PAPERS HAVE BEST FIGHT.
1t was brought out in the course
of the interview with Mr.. Lamar that
although he was opposed to the pub
Hshlng or these papers, they could in
any contest of their right to publ
cation state that they were simply
attacking the lynching evil. This. O.
course, is very embarrassing Qucs-
ton in Washington. Mr.. Lamar
stated his opinion that these journals
would arouse considerable sympathy
in the North.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

All boys are invited 4 p. NJ. to the
special meeting for boys 1T the build
ing. Bring another boy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

The storm last Sunday did not
stop the interest for the Days work
by the boys and men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Everybody was happy last Satur-
day to see the large number that WA
out to the explanation on the Sunday
day School Lesson by DR.. w. III. Stolt
os and the hour was crowded with
much help. Glad to see new mem
bers come and bring others.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

subscribe to the Richmond Planet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

$3.50 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A., the
workers met and held special meet
ing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Subscribe to The Richmond Planet
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Mr.. Charles b. Jefferson president
OF the Mems Bible Glass will adj
dress the men $3.50 p. NJ. at the build
ing. Special music by Mr.. Waverly
Hopkins. Tell the other man. Bring
him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Mrs. Sadie Glcavcs of Chicago left
Los Angles, Cal, where she has been
for some time for Oakland, Cal, where
she Will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Stump.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Last Friday night was very busy
hour with the Y. NJ. G.. A. and much
work was done for the general good
of the community.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

The meeting in the penitentiary
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Texas Il popular business woman, is
i'll the city taking an additional
course i'll beauty culture at Il. Burn
ham. During her stay, Mrs. PaXado,
is the guest of Mrs. Jcanada Jackson
5i0l Dearborn street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrison of
Denver, Colo, are in the city cnroutc
to Atlantic City and other eastern
points. While here Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
rlson are the gust of Mr.. and Mrs.
John c.. Davis 1910 Walnut street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

10 A. NJ. the committee was deem
~ interested in the work in the city
Jail.
The inmates of the city home made
the committee welcome 10 A. NJ.
and the meetings were of help to
all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Come to the meeting for the work
crs $3.50 A. NJ. at the building.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

The open meeting $3.50 p. M. at the
Y. M. C. a. was great hit. Sub:
n Stand For Christ. The thoughts
went right to the heart that were
sent forth by men. The songs were
right from the gridiron.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

The United Civic has changed its
meeting place from Odd Fellows hall
to Johnson's hall 351S State street,
second floor. On Sunday afternoon,
October 5tb, S. ID. w, Carr OF the A.
E. T., who was the principal speaker
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

DO not forget to come to the cx--
PLANTATION on the Sunday School Les
son p. NJ, today. Free for women
and men. Come.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-09-12
Kills Brother
With Shotgun

KNOXVILLE, Sept. 10.-Charles
Bates, aged 9 years, son of Elmer
Bates, of Graystone, Knox County,
was shot and instantly killed Tues
day morning, when his brother, Ed
Bates, aged years, picked up shot
gun and began playing with the trig-
ger. The entire charge penetrated
the boys left side near the heart, tear
ing a large hole in the body. He
sank to the floor and died Immediately.
Mrs. Bates, mother of the children,
was in the garden at the rear of the
home and heard the report of the
shot gun. She rushed into the house
to fin dthat her son was lying on the
floor dead.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-09-12
Romance Mexican
Oil Fields Related
By Doheney

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The ro.
nance of the Mexican oil fields to-
gether with the vicissitudes of the
oil prospectors resulting from ban
dit attacks and obnoxious laws OF
the Carranza government was de-
scribed today to the senate foreign
relations subcommittee investigating
the Mexican situation by E. L. Do
heney, head of the Mexican Petrole-
um company, limited.
Incidentally the committee was told
that DR.. Henry Allen Tupper, now
pastor of the First Baptist church of
Washington, but formerly active in
obtaining recognitiors for the Car
rama government by the United
States had received a draft for 49,
466 from the treasurer general of
Mexico. 1t was indicated that the
committee would call DR.. Tupper to
explain for what the draft was pay
ment.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-09-12
81 Arrests in
Recent Rioting

KNOXVILLE, Sept IA total of
81 men have been arrested in con-
nection with the recent rioting and
attack on the county Jail, resulting
in the release of IL prisoners. j. w.
Gillespie and Mays Martin were the
last men arrested in connection with
the affair, according to the authori-
ties at the county Jail.
None of the escaped prisoners have
been arrested and it is stated the Of
ficiaIs have no information as to the
whereabouts of the men. Two of
the men were under death sentence
and awaiting to be transferred to the
state penitentiary unless other pro-
ceedings were taken in their cases.
1t is believed many of those who
made the attack on the Jail are now
in other states.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-09-12
Storm Expected
to Strike Texas

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 12.-The
storm warning was extended to the
east Texas coast here last night by
the district weather bureau. The bu-
reau warning was:
Northwest storm warning ordered
9 p. M, Texas coast, Port Arthur to
Velasco. A tropical disturbance over
north central gulf will probably
cause increasing northerly winds on
east coast of Texas Friday and eau
ton advised"
Incoming trains from the Missis-
sippi coast were heavy tonight with
passengers who sought safety here.
Many of them said there had been a
general exodus on the coast.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-09-12
Pershing Leads
1st Division Parade

NE WYORK, Sept. 10.-Several
thousand men of the field trains, COM
bat wagons, caissons and artillery of
the First division, which with the in
fantry from Camp Mills and Merritt,
will march down Fifth avenue today
with General Pershing at their head,
bivouaced last night on Harlem
Speedway and the Old American Lea
que baseball park.
Six thousand uniformed policemen,
practically every police inspector and
detective in New York, will keep the
throngs in check as the $4,000 reg
ulars, "the first across and the last
to come home" march from 10th
street to the Washington Arch.
Major General McAndrew, ex-chief
of staff of the American Expedition
ary Forces, estimated yesterday that
it would take about two and half
hours for General Pershing to com
plete the march, which will start at
10 a. m. A motorcycle division of
the police department, followed by a
detachment of mounted police will
clear the way for the advancing host,
the members Of which will march in
full war accoutrement, including packs
and canteens.