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

REV. DIR. MORRIS EXPLANATION.

REV. DIR. MORRIS EXPLANATION.
We are publishing in this Issue q
reply to our queries by the very able
and distinguished churchmank Rev.
r. G. Morris, ID. D. He has vouchsafcd
information that Will be of transcon-
dent interest to those who desire to
know the truth and who have not
previously been informed OF the part
that he played In this most unfortu-
nate affair In the great State Of Ar-
kansas. We feel satisfied that this
leader has tho interests Of the color
ed people at heart and that should
no make n mistake. 1t would be n
caza OF the error OF the head, q mis-
take In Judgment and not an error
OF the heart.
But what about tho replies Rev.
Dir. e. 9. Morris has made to our
queries? He admits and says that he
does not believe that the colored PEG.
pie, who were convicted by tho whole
sale got justice In the courts Of Ar
kansas. He further states that he
does not believe that Mr.. Robert L.
Hill, who Is now a refugee in Kan
sas is guilty Of tho crime with which
no stands charged. He believes
though that II he is returned to tho
State, he will get q fair trial, which
means an acquittal.
RE over looks the fact that Hill
may 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 1t penitenti-
airy term can be made out against him
and with a prejudiced jury as the
and with q prejudiced jury. he can be
convicted without sufficient evidence
to support the charge just as the 9th
CT people have been convicted. He
forgets too that Hill will not be tried
before the distinguished, popular and
able Chief Executive, who now fit
iagly occupies the gubernatorial
office at Little Rock Arkansas.
It is a fundamental principle that
local officials control tho trial OF
criminal cases and that Robert l..
Fill, unable to furnish bond has
long time to wait in Jail before he
will walk again in tho open air as
p FREQ man. We take it then that the
summary OF REV. DR.. d. G. Morris's
declarations is that colored people in
Arkansas charged with crime can get
justice, but those already tried there
haven't gotten justice rs yet; that
Robert l.. Hill, clso charged with
crime, if he is returned to Elaine, Ar
kansas will get Justice, but that he
Las not gotten justice 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 in the affair, the "army" Of col
ored folks would not now be occupy
ing cells in the Arkansas penitentiary.
All Of this may be true, but where
human life is at stake, who would
take a chance before an Arkansas
jury? 1t reminds us of the experience
ct the man, who got into a neighbours
yard with his friend, where a feroci-
ons bulldog held sway. While the
bulldog was working upon his
friond, he scaled the fence and got
cver into the next lot. When the own
er of the dog came and rescued his
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

No one knows just now where he
Will land, but everybody. comedies
tho fact that Hon. John Hirshburg.
Is running FOR Mayor. Mayor George
Ainslie is running too. but che says
nothing" but he Ia running for the
same office. although he is holding
Il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

friend from the clutches OF that ami
NAL. he was told to come back over
and talk the matter over, for tho
bull dog wouldn't bite him. "That
may be all very true" said ho "but 1
feel more comfortable in this mans
lot, and I'll remain where l am IL 1
can" And so ends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

The Department of (in) Justice has
been OH q crusade Of reducing the
high cost Of living. 1t has ended in
knew that 1t would.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Pay your debts and be happy. If
you are receiving tho Planet and 1t
has stopped coming, sec if you didn't
owe FOR 1t and failed to send In the
amount. iij'N
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

This is a 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
LAND FOR SALE,

=. :,
FOR SALE-Sixty-one Acres Of Land:
Twenty Acres are we'll timbered,>
pine: oak and poplar--a chance.
FOR q Goods Home. Address, j. Fl.
ROBINSON, Owenton, Va. :, g.:
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

A mans homo used to DO his cas-
tie" Now il is the United States Gov
ernments castle aud the rights and
privileges have been taken away.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

30 happy and you will make other
reople happy.
',
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
THE SECOND QUESTION

AS to the second question I would
say that unless Editor Mitchell has
overlooked the published proceedings
OF tho Race Conference called by Gov
ernor Brough last November. no knows
what my answer to that question Ia.
IN thnt Conference tho question was
nut point blank to me do you be-
lieve these men (12 in number) are
guilty of murder In the. first de-
81 cor" The answer which I gave
then. I give now, I do not. The editor
should also know that 1t was upon q
motion made by me. that the cases
Of these mon got before the 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 quee
ttons put to us by the editor Of tho
Planet, beause we know him to DO
q 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 scoms to DO to stir
up strife between tho races, and who
look upon all Southern Negro Men
as lot Of cringins towards.
The implication by some Of the Ne
gro papers that the 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 n small price to pay
to secure absolute Justice to tho Ne
gro.
A GREAT GOVERNOR.
Permit me to say also that your esti
mate OF the Governor Of Arkansas IL
not oyerdrawn, 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 lbe
fore black man will he as free in
one section of the country as in
another.
Il. C. MORRIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
REV. DIR. Il. 9. NORRIS ANSWERS.
Explains Conditions in Arkansas.
Solorcd Folks Can Get Justice
Was Forward in Stopping Exccu-
ton OF Convicted Colorcd Men.

Was Forward in Stopping Exccu-
ton OF Convicted Colorcd Men.
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., of tho
Planet, IL man for whom we hays
tho greatest T.. 2cct, aid whose opin
IONS or sugg estIous arc always given
duo consideration.
In a recent issue OF his splendid
paper, he puts forward the following
question, I'VE would like to know If
the very able Rev. DR.. l.. G. Morris,
president of the National Baptist Con
NVent1on, believes way down in his
heart OF hearts, that Robert l.. Hill,
under arrest in Kansas can get JUS.
tce In the courts of Arkansas?" lii
the samo editorial he says: "We
would like to know IL he believes
that those colored mon now in the
Arkansas penitettiary under SEN
tencc of death and tho others under
long terms Of Imprisonment got JUS.
tice?"
THE FIRST QUESTION.
In answering the first question,
which Is put in most sensible way,
und the only way in which a positive
and unequivocal answer can be given
| would say, l sincerely believe that
Robert l.. Hill can get fair trial in
the courts of Arkansas.
So far as l have been advised, MI.
Hill was not present nor did be take
any part in the riot at Elaine. Arkan
cas-, and that tho charge against him
is. an accessory before the fact Of
murder and night riding. This is
baseu upon his Official connection
with an organization, which 1t Is III.
legged was responsible for tho upris,
ing last October.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
)lTOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR.

AL communications intended for publication
should be sent so as 10 reach us by Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Entered at the Post Omcc at Richmond. Virginia
40 second. class matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
CAUSE OF DAVISON'S
 TRIP TO EU ROPE
NV HOLLAND

New York, March 1.--(Special)-- Probably the report cabled from Eu- rope few days ago and aparently published there which asserted that Henry P. Davison had come to Eu- rope for the express purpose of or ganizing a great money combination to finance certain continental industries and also to orgaize an international trading compay, represents some of the vague rumors of which there have been many in circulation since MT. Davidson's departgre for Europe. He himself was in part responsible for the surmise because he said few mo-
 ments before his departure that great history would be made probably within tn enext three or four months. That mystic statement has been perverted so that it is now commonly reported that Mir. Davidson said that great his- tory would be made in Wall street be- fore the first of July He did not men tion Wall street. He has it is known comparatively little interest in the movements of the securities market. There came denial both from MT Davison and form some of his as- sociate partners in the house of J, F. Morgan and Company of the state
 ment that he had gone to Europe to
 establish great money combine ac- ton in order to finance national and pfiVdte enteTpTlSeS or EurOpe. This denial must be accepted as accurate. It is true and nothing but the truth
 but there can be no doubt that it Is
 not the whole truth
 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE e American business interests will be
 glad to know that MT. Davison and oth-
 CT Americans are now in Europe and
 are to be followed by others for tie
 purpose of sharing in the interna-
 tional conference which will take place in the mid-spring. Mir. Davison's par
 ticipation in the important meeting of
 the Red Cross League. which is to
 take place at Geneva early in March
 will be ended probably by the first Of
 April. As long as the organization of
 this world wide Red Cross League is
 in progress Mir. Davison>will give little
 or no heed to any other matter. His
 heart is set upon wel1-perfected in
 ternational Red Cross ssociation, whicl.
 as a whole will operate in all the na-
 lions of the world.
 Very likely at the interna tional con
 ference, which is to be held early ir
 the midspring, various measures will be discussed for the purpose of discovering
 a way by which the abnormal financial and trade conditions that prevail ir
 the world can be modified and at last eliminated. 1t is probably. therefore
 that the references to Mir. Davison's
 purpose which were made in London and have beens cabled to tho Unite< 6tstee may be tRaeedsts thesfact 1hatgh hs
 h 10 bes . leading member of f1Ds Tn ternational conference: for, unl6se his plans are completely changed. ho VIII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
~who Drove General Pershing."

The Home Sector. the ex-soldiers magazine conducted by the former edi- torial council of the Stars and Stripes, says: General Pershing's own war chauffeur is everywhere. One day he gets shot in the back and killed dur ing a cross-country auto race in Texas. But the next day he arrives back in his old home town of Whoppa1ooka. Wis Apparently possessing the magic carpet of Bagdad. however, he turns up the following day in California, with an autobiographical narrative centering about the fact that he and the general once took a swig out of the same canteen. With character istic omnipresence he breaks into print the day after this in a middle western city, indignantly confounding those critics who insinuated that the general had never been to the front. The gen. eral was there, because I was there with him. he says authoritatively. In other cities. the generals own chauf- feur is busy doing things or saying things that get into the newspapers. And. To, when General Pershing ar rives at Chicago on his jaunt through the. country, there is his own chauffeur waiting to pilot him through the streets.
 We do recall that Eddie Ricken- backer. who became Americas ace of aces. started his A. F.. F. career at the wheel of the C.-in-C. $ car. And one Cesar Santini was mentioned many times in dispatches as the man who was driving General Pershing about France. And many others must have driven the generals war chariots. But apparently every time the general stepped into new car in France a hew own chauffeur gained his title"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
wsshinssoa Bureau The Ass-Hsrsft
 800 Davidson Bsildiae


 Washington, March 1.-(Special.) )-Re- publican presidential candidates are cut ting each other to pieces and c. o. P. harmony is measurable in gills. And thus prediction of the chairman of the democratic executive committee seems to bateriaiize. Mfr. Cummings as may be recalled, declared that friction engen- dered by stringent rivalry on the r~rt of republican aspirants would prove the decision of democratic candidates, to postpone active campaigns, decision of unusual wisdom.
 The latest development in the course of republican animosity involves the serious imputation by adherents of the late Theodroe Roosevelt that Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, was the most pro- ncunced of all the sacriiegious of 1912. An editor, one Eagle, in charge of a rural newspaper in Ohio, makes the charge and tentatively sustains it by the production of proof. By virtue of assiduous search he landed upon edi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Forced Down By Snowstorms
 By Associated Press

Montreal, March LA severe snow storm encountered in a free balloon race from Rockaway naval air station, New York, with Montreal as the objective forced one of three comneting balloons to land yesterday at Burlington, Vt The three occupants, l.. A. kIoor. W. II. Cushing and T. R. A. Thompson, of the United States navy, came here by rail to await news of the other balloons and to receive instructions from the Por',- away station, where the contest began.
 The balloon went into the storm short ly after passing over Albmg, Vt. at 7:45 a. in.. and was compelled to descend when snow filled the basket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Whisky Smuggler Killed Bv Associated Press

Fl Paso, March L-An unidentified Mexican smugggler is dead and another Mexican is in a critical condition as a result of battle yesterday between Amer ican military border guards and Mexi- cans, said to have been attempting to bring quantity of whisky into the United States.
 Forced to withdraw, the alleged snug glers retreated across the river, leaving behind two of their number wounded One of them died after reaching a hos pital. The other was wounded in both legs.
 Ninety bottles of whisky were seized by the soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
CALOTAbS ARE BEST FOR COLDS AND INFLUENZA Doctors Now Prescribe Calotabs, the Purified Calomel Tablets
 That Are Nausealess,
 Safe and Sure.

Doctors are warming the public that sim- pie colds and mild cases of influenza often cations. They say that every cold should receive immediate attention and that the first step in the treatment is to make sure Cslotabs, the perfected nausealess ealomel tablets. are the surest. best and most agree able laxative
 One Calotab at bed time with swallow of water-thats all, no salts. no nausea and no upsetting of the digestion and sppe- tie. Next morning your cold has vanished and refreshed and you feeling fine with a hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat what you please--no danger.
 For your protection. Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages. pyssas thirty five cents. All druggists reeonmend ard 9uarti antee Cn1otabs and are authorized to refun1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Confederate Veteran Dies
Bv Assoclatsd Press

BY ASs0cIafed PTcN
 Paiatka. Fla, March 1.-Gen. John A. Rosborough, 7S years old commander of the Stonewall Jackson camp, United Confederate Veterans, is dead at his home at Winslow, Fla
 General Rosborough was former com mander of the Florida division, U- c. ", and represented his district in the Florida senate for one term. He was native ot South Carolina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Indian Lands to Sell

by NtsoNIAI6u FTdNa
 Washington, March 1. Public sale of 165,o0O acres of land in the former Cheyenne river and Standing Rock In- dian reservations in North and South Da- kota, was ordered today by Secretary Lane. Appraised prices of the lands are 50 cents to s6 an acre ane none will be sold at less than appraised value. No limitations is placed on the area to be sold any one purchaser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Man Shoveled Out of River
 By Associated Prcss
BY NBsocIStbd PFtS6 Columbus, Ohio, March 1.-The

Columbus Ohio, March 1.-The life of David Elkins of Columbus, p watch man employed to patrol the river bank here, was saved from drowning when another watchman lowered a steam shovel into the river and scooped Flkms from 12 feet of water. Elkins had slipped on the bank and fallen sixty feet into the river, fracturing a leg. Elkins com panion lowered the shovel into the river where he saw bubbles rising ad saved the drowning man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Hotel Burns
By Associated rrss

Kramer, Ind. March 1.-The Mud lavia Springs hotel and sanitarium. one of the most popular health resorts in the United States, was completely destroyed by fire of unknown origin yesterday. The loss is estimated at s25o,ct0, while the loss sustained by the guests in cloth ing. jewelry and other valuables is estt mated at $50.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Signs Loan Decree
By Associated Pres

Madrid, Saturday, February &.-Ihe minister of finance. Count Dc Bugallae, today signed a decree permitting the ad- mission into Spain of S3,oooo0o pesettas. which the United States is granting to Spain as a. result of the financial agree ment between the two countries signed two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
U. of Va. Appointments

BY AsseoIated Pross
 Richmond, Va, March 1.-Governor Westmoreland Davis has announced these appointments:
 Members of tho board of visitors of the University of Virginia for four years. from March 1: F. W. Scott, Richmond; 1; w. R. Duke Albemarle: E. Lee Graver Tazewell. and ". T. Oliver, Fairfax; member of board of epileptic colony, Mi nor Davis Lynchburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Glass Factory Burns Rv Assoeiafrd prets

Cumberland. Md. March 1.-Fire. believed to have been caused by defec- tive wiring, destroyed the large Yelling ton Glass Company plant here late last night. The loss is estimated at $25O,O0O. and is said to be covered fully by insur- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
U. S. Steamer in Trouble
sy A,secIa,,d Pros,

Sydney, N. S., March 1. A-wireless received at Cape Race at o'clock this morning said the United States shipping board steamship David son County was disabled about 50 miles southwest of Fayal, Azores, and needed assistance. According to maritime rec ords the vessel left Fayal for Hampton Roads on January S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
A RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You
 Apply a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister like the old-fashioned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your s&;yerS. It penetrates to the sore spot witn gentle jingle, loosens the congessacn and draws out the soreness and pan.
 Musterole is clean, white oirt- ment made with oil of mustard. It is fine for quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck. asthma, neuralgia, headache. congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum- bago. pains and aches of the back of joints, sprains. sore muscles, bruises, cnii- plains, frosted feet, colds on the chest. Nothing like Musterole for croupy chil- dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
 3Oc and COG jars; hospital size $25Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
PAPER GIVES UP HIS NEW ENFORCEMENT JOB

Washington, March 1--(Special.)-
 Daniel C. Roper had easy sailing until
 the. honor of enforcing the prohibition
 amendment. against his expressed desire, was thrust upon him. Then his troubles
 began. They increased By geometrical iprogression. He could not please this .man without offending that. He was be- tween the devil and the deep blue sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
Snow in Savannah

BY NSsdcIdttu FFtks
 Savannah, Ga, March 1.-EIeavy flakes Of snow began falling here at o'clock tfis morning There has not been a trace of snow here for a number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
O'Dowd to Meet Rather

St. Paul. March 1.-Mike O'Dowd. middleweight champion, has signed to meet Augie Rather of New York in ten-round contest here March r. it was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02

years and only once during ths las- twenty years. when the ground vas ccF- cred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-02
No Medicine to Swallow, Just Inhale Medicated Vapor

Wonderful cures of catarrh, head 1oises and deafness are being re-
The Washington times., 1920-07-03
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.

Attractive four-story brick and stone
resid snce; nrst floor contains reception
hall, psrlor. dining room, buffers pantry
ouilt-in china closet and large Kitchen.
per floors contain eight bedrooms and two
osths two dressing rooms. built-in linen
closets, nve open hrepisces. etc. Fuli-sze
ana very deep lot to q paved alley; room
3lt 900.