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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
REV. DIR. NORRIS EXPLANATION

We are publishing In this issue q
reply to our queries by the worry able
and distinguished churchmanI Rev.
e. G. Morris, ID. d. lilo has vouchsafed
information that Will be Of transcen-
dent interest to those who desire to
know tho truth and who hayo not
previously been informed Of the part
that lie played In this most unfortu'
nate affair in tho great State OF Ar.
kansas. We feel satisfied that this
leader has tho interests Of tho color
ed people ut heart and that should
no make q mistake, 1t would be n
oaRa OF the error Of the head. mis-
take In Judgment and not an error
Of the heart.
But what about tho replies Rev.
Or. e. G. Morris has made to our
queries? He admits and says that he
does not believe that the colored peo'
ple, who were convicted by tho whole
sale got Justice In tho courts Of Ar
kansas. He further states that he
does not believe that Mr.. Robert L..
Hill. who Is now refugee In Kan
sas Is guilty of tho crime with which
he stands charged. He believes
though that II he is returned to the
State. he will get fair trial, which
means nm acqufttal.
He over looks the fact that Hill
nay be extradited from Kansas up
on one barge and then tried upon
another charge. He does not seem to
understand that the charge Of con-
spiracy, carrying with It penitenti-
airy term can be made out against him
and with n prejudiced jury as the
and with q prejudiccd jury. he Can be
convicted without sufficient evidence
to support tho charge just as the 9th
CT people have been convicted. He
forgcts too that Hill will not be tried
before the distinguish, popular and
able Chief Executive, who now fit
i3gly occupies the gubernatorial
office at Little Rock Arkansas.
1t is fundamental principle that
local officials control tho trial OF
criminal cases and that Robert T..
Fill, unable to furnish bond has a
long time to wait In Jail before he
will walk again in tho open air as
p FREQ man. We take 1t then that tho
summary Of Rev. DR.. 70. c. Morrfss
declarations is that colorcd people I'm
Arkansas charged with crime can get
justice, but those already tried there
haven't gotten justice as yot; that
Robert l.. Hill, nlso charged with
crime, if he is returned to Elaine, Ar
kansas will get justice, but that he
Las not gotten jus ice yet: that the
better class Of white men in the State
are friendly to the colOred people OF
That State and If they had the "say-
So i'll the affair, the "army" of col
orcd folks would not now DO occupy
ing cells in the Arkansas penitentiary.
All Of this may be true, but where
human life is at stake, who would
take chance before an Arkansas
jury? 1t reminds us Of the experience
cf the man, who got into a neighbours
yard with his friend, where q feroci-
"ns bulldog held sway. While tho
bulldog was working upon his
friend, he scaled the fence and got
cycr into the next lot When the own
or of the dog came and rescued his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

friend from tho clutches OF that ami
nal, he was told to como back over
and talk tho matter over, for tho
bull dog wouldn't bite him. "rhat
may be all very true" said ho "but l
leel more comfortable IL this Dams
lot and I'll remain where l am il l
can" And so ends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

No ono knows just now where he
will land, but everybody. conced es
tho fact that Hon. John Hirshburg.
is running for Mayor. Mayor Georges
Atnslio is running too, but che says
nothing" but he Ia running for tho
same office, although he Is holding
IT,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Natural laws must take their course.
The Department Of Un) Justice has
been on crusade Of reducing the
high cost Of living. 1t has ended in
failure just as any sensible person
knew that It would.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
REV. DIR. j.. G. NORRIS ANSWERS

Explains Conditions in Arkansas.
Colorcd Folks Can Get Justice
Was Forward in Stopping Exccu-
ton OF Convicted CoIorcd Men.
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., of tho
liahet, is man for whom we ha,s
inc greatest =. .tcct, AID whose opiu
IONS or SuB8 esliuuS are always given
due consideration.
= In recent issue oil his splendid
paper he puts forward the following
question, I'VE would like TO know if
thc very able Rev. Dir. T.. G. Morris.
President of the National Baptist Con
Ventfon, believes way down in his
heart OF hearts, that Robert l.. Hill,
under arrest In Kansas can get JUS.
ttcc In the courts Of Arkansas" In
the samo editorial he says: 1--WE
would like to know If he believes
that those colored men now I'm the
Arkansas pcnitcT&tiary under sell
tcncc of death and tho others under
long terms Of Imprisonment got JUS.
Gce?"
THE FIRST QUESTION.
In answering the first question,
which is put iii most sensible way,
and the only way in which a positive
and unequivocal answer can DO given
| would say, l sincerely believe that
Robert l.. Hill can get Il fair trial in
the courts of Arkansas.
So far as l have been advised, MI
Hill was not present nor did he take
any part in the riot at Elaine, hrkan
sas, and that tho charge against him
is, an accessory before the fact of
murder and night riding. This IL
b1sc4 upon his Official connection
with an organization, which 1t Is nj.
legged was responsible for the uprls,
ing last October.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
And again:

As | understand the conclusions of
the court affirming the decree direct
ing dismiSS;l &c the bin they amount
to this: That the. combination, both
tho holding company and the suhGidi-
aries which comprise il. although or
ganiZcd in plain violation and bold
defiance Of the provisions Of the act.
nevertheless are immune from q de
cree cifcctually ending the combina-
tion and putting it out Of their pow
en- to attain the unlawful purposes
sought because Of some reason of pub
lie policy requiring such conclusion.
] know Of no public policy which
sanctions violation of the law, nor
or any Inconvenience to trade. do
nestle or foreign which should have
the effect of placing combip rtionS,
which have been able to thus organize
one OF the greatest industries OF the
country in defia. co Of law, in an i'm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Pay your debts and be happy. II
you are receiving tho Planet and II
has stopped coming. SEQ If you didn',
owe for it and failed to send in the
amount. -, p
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Some people believe in prayer and
20 work in good wishes ana no
money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

~ mans homo used to be his cas-
tie Now it is the United States Gov
ernment's castle and tho rights and
privileges have been taken away.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
LAND FOR S.aJ.E.

FOR SALE-SiXty one Acres OF Land:
Twenty Acres are well timbered,
pine. oak and poplar--a chance
for Good; II Tome. Address, j. TT,
ROBINSON, Owcn.on, Va. =. &:
-. &
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

This is world Of trouble, trials
end tribulations People, who arc your
friends today arc your enemies to.
morrow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

30 happy and you will make other
I'cople happy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
A GREAT GOVERNOR.

Permit me to say also that your csti
mate OF tho Governor OF Arkansas IS
not overdrawn. for he, like many
thousands OF other white men, is
determined to bring about change
CT conditions throughout the entire
South and In my opinion the present
generation will not pass away. Ibe
fore black man will be as free in
one section Of the country as in
another
f. G.. MORRIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
THE SECOND QUESTION

As to tho second question / would
say that unless Editor Mitchell has
overlooked the published proceedings
of tho Race Conference called by Gov
ernor Brough last November, he knows
what my answer to that question is.
in that Conference tho question waA
lieve these men az in number) are
guilty Of murder In tho first de-
81 cor" Tho answer which gave
thon. I give now, I do not. The editor
should also know that 1t was upon n
motion made by me. that the cases
Of these men got before tho Supreme
Court, and It Is duo the white men
on that Commission to say. the vote
was unanimous.
COMPLIMENTS THE EDITOR
We are making answer to the ques
ttons put TO us by the editor Of tho
Planet, beause we know him to DO
u man Of broad conservative views.
and only desires to know the facts IN
any case. He knows also that we give
but little attention to those critics,
whose only object seems to be to stir
up strife between tho races. and who
look upon all Southern Negro Men
as lot OF cringing towards.
Tho implication by some OF the Ne
gro papers that tho three gentlemen
Bishop Conner, Drs. Booker and Cox
who signed request for the return
OF Mr.. Hill were coerced or hired, Is
tho merest nonsense. These mon are
as true friends to their race as can
be found anywhere. and would con-
slider their lives small price to pay
to secure absolute Justice to the Ne
nr0
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

MI communications intended for publication
fa,oud be sent SO rs TO reach liz by Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

1T inevitably follows that the cor
Ioration violated tho law in it's forma-
ton and by It's immediate practices.
The power thus obtained from tho
combination of resources almost UNI
limited in the aggregation Of Compel
ing organizations, had within It's con
troll tho domination OF the trado and
tho ability to fix prices ard restrain
the free flow of commerce upon a
scale heretofore unapproachcd in tho
history Of corporate organization in
this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Entered at the Post once at Richmond Virginia
as sccondclass matter.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19
Social And Local Items From ShulIs Mill.

Correspondence of The Democrat.
Mrs. w. H. Burkett had as
guests for the past week Miss
Virginia Trammell from Bristol,
Va, and Miss Ida Woodside and
Mr.. Glenn Smith from Green
vile, s. G.
Mr.. Hobert Mcdonald of Shulls
Mills was called away recently
on account of the illness of his
mother.
Miss Grace Burkett who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs.
W. H. Burkett, left Wednesday
morning for Bristol where she
will spend a few days with rela.
tives before returning to Green.
vile, S. G.
Among some of the latest i'm
provements that Mr.. Uri Smith
has recently added to his "otty
mobile" is the engraving of his
initials in large gold letters on
the door. He has also just re.
Gently added to the already long
list of accessories a set of shock
absorbers, which in his case we
would term a necessity, as it is
evident that lately he seldom
looks at the road when driving.
Mrs. Dan Garden and mother,
Mrs. D. L. Moody are visiting
relatives in Heaton, Elk Park, N.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19
CENTRAL OHIO FARMS.

We have sold several farms
within the. last few months to
North Carolina people, and we
desire to announce that we will
send to any one interested, our
catalogue free of charge, upon
request for same.
This section of very fertile
land, is a natural grass and clio.
YER soil, in fact in the limestone
and heavy clay districts, blue
grass a n d clover become self
seeded, and just naturally grow
well, all through this section are
fine flowing springs and creeks,
plentiful supply of pure water
the year around. The wonder
full hay, corn and forage crops,
the silo, the climatic advantages,
the ready markets for farm pro-
ducts within easy reach, these
things mean profit for stockmen
and dairmen.
There are few sections of the
United States where a greater
variety of crops can be grown
and where the danger from fail.
ure is less.
A total crop failure in this coun.
try has never been known. In
this land of promise, with our re-
markable variety of crops, WE
ARE SAFE.
Write us for the free illustra.
ted and descriptive catalogue
with free list of farm bargains.
Address: E. A. STROUT FARM
AGENCY, Blake V. Mizer, Mgr,
Shelby Building, COSHOCTON,
OHIO.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19
COUNTY, N THURSDAY AUGUST l9, 1920.

G. and Hampton, Tenn.
Mrs. M. G. Presnell of Knox
vile, Tenn. is visitingher brother
Mr.. R. l.. Clay.
Misses Pansy Slagle, of Eliza
bethton, Tenn. and Ruth Brown
of Buckhead, Ga. are guests OF
Misses Gladys and Elizabeth
Hampton.
Mr.. Uri Smith is anticipating
taking his vacation in the near
future. We wish him God
Speed and hope he will enjoy
a long vacation.
Mrs. r. H. Hardin, and little
son Buster, spent few days in
Boone last week.
Miss Gladys Hampton delight,
fully entertained quite a number
Of her friends at the bungalow"
on last Monday night. Dancing
was the most popular amusement
of the evening. Delicious re-
freshments were served. Those
present were: Misses Bonita
Burkett, Lucy Meiller, Blanche
Austin, Callie Garland, Elizabeth
Hampton, Eliza Morely, an d
Messrs. Dewey Burkett, Joe
Klingensmith, Harry Gilmer,
Uri Smith, Roy Creasman, Ted
Gilmer, James Gilley, Charlie
and John Yelton. The out.of.
town guests were: Miss Lida
Woodside, Greenville, S. c., Miss
Ruth Brown, Buckhead, Ga. Miss
Pansy Slagle, Elizabethton Tenn.
Miss Virginia Trammell, Bristol,
Va, and Mr.. Glen Smith, Bris.
tol, Va. A very enjoyable even.
ing was spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Burkett
entertained at their home on last
Friday evening. Games were
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19

played by those not dancing
Delicious refreshments were ser.
we'd, consisting of fruit salad,
buttered rolls, grape juice, ice
cream and cake. Among those
presentwere: Misses Ida Wood,
side, Pansy Slagle, Gladys and
Elizabeth Hampton, Ruth Brown,
Lucy Meiller, Blanche Austin,
Grace and Bonita Burkett, and
Messrs. Dewey Burkett, Hobert
Macdonald, Charlie Yelton, Joe
Klingensmith, Harry Gilmer, Uri
Smith, Ted Gilmer and James
Gilley. A pleasant evening was
spent.
The Shulls Mills school open
ed Monday, August ., and is now
in full progress under the prin.
cipalship of Prof. II. f. More.
head, of Bucknell University,
Penn, (who is yet of marriagable
age and single), ably assisted by
Misses Callie Garland, of Trade,
Tenn, and Eliza Morley of Noun.
tain City, Tenn. The writer hav,
ing visited the school, finds the
prospects for the ensuing term
exceptionally good. An enroll.
ment of seventy two is reported,
even though eight families have
failed to comply with the Com.
pulsory Attendance Law. The
teachers have received encour
agement in the way of improve.
ments, the Boone Fork Lumber
Company having furnished the
material and labor for converting
the large hall into an excellent
study hall. For this the teachers
have shown their appreciation by
continuing to improve the build
ings and grounds.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19

a large share of his big incomes
for public use. The supreme court
has recently decided that Pres.
ident's salary is not subject to
income tax.
Another heavy drain upon a
private mans pocket book if he
does much entertaining is the
theater and opera. Every public
place OF amusement in Washing
ton is glad to admit the Presi.
dent and his party free of charge.
Every theatre in Washington re-
serves a box seat, the best in the
house, for his use without ex-
pense to him.
Another item of expense to a
fashionable gentleman in private
life is entertaining at the exclu-
sive and costly hotels. The neces.
sary exclusiveness of the Presi.
dent for his safety and the Ell.
'quette of Washington prevents
him from dining at these host.
leries. fyou have ever kept a
yacht you know they eat up mon
ey. The President has a palatial
yacht, the Mayfower, forhis per-
sonal use, with the salaries of all
on board, from the captain down,
paid out of the public treasury.
''The dues to the exclusive
country club, to which a man of
fashion must belong, are high.
The courtesy of the clubs around
Washington are extended to the
President.
''The actual expenses incurred
by the President are: The cost of
the food consumed by the Presi-
dents family and his personal
attendants most of the White
House help live at home and pay
for their own food); the salary of
the Presidents personal help
and the clothing with which he
and his family adorn themselves.
The Presidents clothing
bill is not usually large. A man
of sufficient brains and intelli.
gence to be President Is not a
fop; furthermore, he has passed
the fop age. A few good suits Of
clothing is all that is necessary,
and these are kept pressed and
in good order by a government
employe.
THE President never spends
his $4,000 allowance for travel
ing, except in the case of Wilson,
on his trips to Europe, and the
government made extra and very
liberal allowance for this unusual
expense.
considering, therefore, the
large share the government bears
of the Presidents financial load,
l believe a president can save
$50, 600 a year out of his income.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19

unusual service, and we there
fore determine that our days and
our years be occupied with such
performance. Quality shall al,
ways be the first element of our
Service and quantity shall ever
be the second consideration.
Thus shall we establish not only
the reputation but the character
of serving best and serving most.
Therefore, by servingadmirably,
we shall deserve and receive pro.
portionately.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19

FOR SALE-128 ACRES LAND
adjoining the lands of W. E.
Shipley, Mrs. J. M. Shull and
others. / have one six-roOm
cottage house for sale, barnard
other outbuildings. 50 acres
good assorted timber. Ifinter-
ested call on JOHN HARTLEY,
Vale Crucis, N. G. 7-8-4p
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-08-19
INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY.
Business Policy Of the Boone Fork Lumber
Company.

Business Policy Of the Boone Fork LUMBER
Company.
Following are the plans being
carried out by the Boone Fork
Lumber Company regarding the
Industrial Democracy whi C h
they have established in their
plant. For the benefit of those di-
rectly or indirectly Interested,
in this great protit-sharing bust.
ness, we publish them with plea
sure:
We, theemployees, officers and
directors of the Boone Fork Lum.
ber Company, recognizing that
Justice is the greatest good
and Injustice the greatest evil, "
do hereby lay and subscribe to,
as the first corner stone of our
Policy, this greatest Of all good,
JUSTICE.
The fullest meaning of this
word shall be the basis of all our
business and personal dealings,
between ourselves as individu-
ais, between our Company a n d
those whom we employ. Justice
shall be the first corner stone up.
on which we agree and deter.
mine to construct broader char.
acters as individuals and as an
institution. We recognize that
Justice to ourselves necessitates
taking advantage of every oppor-
tunity to do the best that is in
US, and each day improve tn a t
growing ability. We realize that
merit must be recognized as to
ability, with this certainty we
cheerfully, hopefully, and coura.
geously press forward to certain
and unqualified success. The Sec
ond corner stone of our Policy is
COOPERATION.
To accomplish the greatestpos-
sible results as individuals and
as aninstitution, we find co.opera-
ton a necessity, Therefore we de-
termine and agree to pull togeth-
er and freely offer, and work
with, the spirit of that principle,
cooperation, thus we will grow
in character and ability. Differ.
ences of opinion shall be freely
and fearlessly expressed, but we
shall at all times stand ready to
cooperate with and heartily sup.
port the final judgment in all
matters. The third corner stone
of our Policy is
ECONOMY.
Recognizing that Economy is
time, material and energy we'll
spent, we determine to make the
best use of them, and so shall
time, material and energy be-
come our servants while we be-
come the masters of our destiny
The fourth corner stone of oul
Policy is
ENERGY.
AS Energy is the power back
Of action, and action is necessa.
/ ry to produce results, we deter
mine to Energise our minds and
hands, concentrating allour pow
ers upon the most important
work before US. Thus intensity
ing our mental and physical &C
tivity, we shall Make two grow
where one was," and as a resul
it will yield in a just proportion
+, our productive and persist
ent activity. This power Of ener
gy directed exclusively towar(
sound and vigorous construction
leaves no room for destruction
and reduces all forms of resist
ance. Having set in our Business
Policy the four corner stones 0
Justice, Cooperation, Econom.
and Energy, we are convince'
that the superstructure must b
SERVICE.
We believe that the only sur
and sound construction of sue
cess as an individual or an insti
tuition depends upon the qualit,