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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
THE IRISH SITUATION.

1t is stated that the Irish and the Brit
fsh are ON the verge of a RESUMPTION
of hostilities. We have never seen any
reason for the cessation of these activ-
tiles, with two extremists in action.
neither one Of which will yield until
the other is destroyed. We have no rec.
ord in the history of the world where
any nation has ever achieved it's COM
plete independence until one or the
other had been vanquished by force
OF arms. Ireland or at least the south.
ern. part Of it is full Of fight. The
northern part Is full Of fight too, but
1t Is against Its own flesh and blood
If Great Britain grants complete in.
dependence to Ireland as is demanded
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

lieVe one reason why the Americ
people do not buy more books, and
are poor book buyers, is that it Is
difficult to purchase them. II O
wants necktie, or kitchen utensil,
even piece Of furniture one c
usually find it at the nearby, sto,
even though one lives In a small pla,
But this country is lamentably lac
ing in book shops. And even the
cities that have such stores often
not carry the book that one particuI
iy wants. 1t Is therefore necessa
usually to send for q book by mail
der. Those, who, after reading this
view, want to secure Professor K|
Inns book can get 1t by sending q
necessary amount, $2.62 direct to, d
publisher, e. p. Duttan and CompaI
II n book like this Is. ordered at a std
unless one is regular customer, d
must expect to deposit the price.
Professor Kerlin was at the DetrI
conference Of the National Associate
for the Advancement of Colored ri
pie. All who saw and heard him wi
pleased with his scholarship and
deep sincerity. He belongs to n Ii
.fne OF white men of Virginia. too h
or recent years. who have placed til
love OF democracy above petty
prejudice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
MOB LYNCHES MAN
Man Accused of Attacking Woman
Is Given Short Shift.

He,ena, Ark, Nov. 1S.-Will TURF
CT. colored, charged with an attack
on young white woman here today,
was taken by mob from n sheriff
posse, while being removed to Marian
ma, Arkansas, for safekeeping and aft
er being shot to death by members OF
the mob, his body was brought back
here and burned In the city park:
W2l Turner, colored who was lynch
ed was arrested soon after the attack
Oh the young woman but feeling ran
so high that Sheriff Mays ordered
him removed to Mariana for safe
Keeping. He was taken from the Off.
GERS by a mob Of about thirty men n
few miles outside the city. They forci
bly, took tho prisoner from the officers
and removed him to the woods near,
by where his body was riddled with
shot.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Continued From First Page)

office-holders. This aroused action
against him and even If the vote that
would otherwise have come to mo
went over to Hon. e. Lee Trinkle,
those associated with me are content
In conclusion. it may be well to add
that the vote accredited to Senator
, n. Leo Trinkle, two days after tho
; election was approximately $4,000. II
is now 10000 more-74 900. The vote
accredited to Hon. nenry w. Amber.
son was $4,000. 1t is now 5000 more
CT, 900. The only comment I WISH
; to make is that the Anderson vote, so
far as the colored people are concern.
ed was negligible. We entered tho
campaign for purpose-the over.
whelming defeat Of Col. Henry w.
Anderson and we accomplished that
purpose. If there Is any way possible
Mr.. Editor to give Hon. e. Lee Trim.
kle the remaining $3.50 votes officially
recorded to us. kindly advise, and I
and my associates will gladly execute
a quit claim deed to this remaining
piece Of political property" Selah.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

by the southern part, it will be only to
nave n civil war at its doors, with tho
United States by the underground
route furnishing arms to southern Ire
land and Great Britain by the under
ground route furnishing arms to north
ern Ireland. 1t is an open question as
to whether or not the two countries
might not BIO openly drawn into the
conflict.
Northern Irand Is Protestant ana
southern Ireland is Roman Catholic
and religion will enter into the con-
flict promising to furnish ono of tho
bloodiest periods in tho history of CIV
ilization.
The world is war-wcary, but these
people are painting for more war with
ais OF its horrors. Great Britain ia
simply gaining time by delay after de.
lay with the hope that some way GU.
may be found. 1t may be that Great
Britain as Il last resort will accord
complete independence to the southern
part OF ireland, which part refuses to
take the oath of allegiance to tho
crown or it may be that 1T may decide
10 let the two contending parties "fry
III their own fat" and fight It out
amongst themselves. In either event,
it spells trouble" for Great Britain.
An yet ali Of these people profess
1aitf in the Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ and on Christmas will offer
prayers and profess allegiance to the
Prince OF Peace. o, the hypocrisy OF
cit!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
plIE TROUBLE IN IRELAND.

Ireland expects absolute indepentl
enca and is steadily contending for It,
with nearly one half of this same Is.
land objecting to- absolute independ.
ence. Should Great Britain grant tho
demands of the lower half. it will
have civil war at its own doors and
In this war 1t will soon be embroiled
The last condition will be worse than
the first. To get all that it demands
the Sim Fein organization must beat
England, better known as Great Br
tain. Then 1t must subjugate Ulster,
This is tho Irish problem and time
alone can bring about n solution The
support extended by the Irish in this
country is really the backbone OF the
Instruction and 1t may be that VIC
shall be ultimately be drawn into the
contest. or course, the religion of
Jesus Christ affords way out and all
observation Of its teachings would
bring peace, but these people use re.
ligion for Sunday purposes and find
parts Of 1t very consoiing when they
do not conflict with their ideas and
notions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
EDITOR MITCHELL'S
TRAVELS
CONTINUED from First Page

day gazed upon the dusty, sandy
waste. Thursday morning we arrived
at Ogden and a short time tlfereaf ter
at Salt Lake City on time. The train
time was so slow that the one hour and
forty minutes We had lost was readily
made up. That train stopped at every
station and had plenty Of time for
both observation and meditation. I
did much OF both. was to reach Den
YER ut 12:45 the next day. I was now
On the Denver and Rio Grande line l..
The train vas to cross the Rocky Noun
tains. was told that the road had
much trouble with washouts and coulo
not make much time. Mr.. Williams
had returned to Oakland California
from Sparks Nevada.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
BOOK CHAE BY MARY WHITE
OVINGTON.
THE VOICE OF THE NEGRO"
0By Robert T. Kerlin, Published by
e. p. Dutton, and Company, 681
Fifth Ave-, N. Y. City. Price $3.50,
Postage IL cents.)

Mr.. Robert r. Ker.Sn, professor at
Virginia Military Institute last June
wrote Il letter to the Governor of Ar
he a crime against tho Creator, If tho
six colored men, condemned to dentb
were executed. "Were they to suffer
DEATH he said, "they would be cruel
fed Shortly after this statement he
was asked to resign by the Board OF
Virginia Military Institute. Refusing
to do this, he was dismissed This
courageous letter to the Governor OF
Arkansas was tho elimination Of q
number of acts sympathetic to the Ne
gro. that had evidently grated against
the sensibilities of the Board OF Virgin
10 Military Institute.
Probably "The Voice Of thu Negro"
the book which Mr.. Kerlin's publish.
ers put out in 1920, was one OF his
hcinous offenses. This book presents
to the reader n careful synopsis Of Ne
gro opinion, as voiced through it's
press for four months succeeding tho
washington riot. To quote from the
preface. VIRTUALLY tho entire Afro
american press consisting Of two dali.
les, a dozen magazines and nearly
three hundred weeklies. has been
drawn upon. When I told the publish
err Mr.. Kerlin goes On to say, that ]
was making this compilation, he re
marked that my book would make dis
agreeable reading. There are worse
things than disagreeable reading.
even tho most diligent reader of the
Negro press would be surprised at the
comprehensive and able editorial mat
tor that Mr.. Kerlin presents. Extracts
from northern and southern papers
Zone is especially impress ed with the
courage of southern Negro editors
make up his book. He has covered all
forms OF racial discrimination ant
mas also chapter on Race Progress
Among few Of his deductions W,
quote the following:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

sst church 32nd anniversary exercises
were continued. DR.. II. V. Peyton pas
tor of the church preached very
timely sermon. Subject: am tho
Way which, went right to the soul Of
everybody. Music by tho League choir
OF the church gave spirit to the meet
ing. Collection and subscriptions were
good.
The meetings In tho jail. city home
and tho penitentiary were helpful in
every way to the inmates. 10 A. M.
Come to the building today s p. NJ.
and DR.. w. II. Stokes will meet you.
Men be OH time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
Meeting for the workers $3.50 A. NJ
at the building.
Meetingfor boys at the building 4
p. NJ.
The 32nd anniversary exercises of
the y. M. c. a. will close p. NJ. at
the Second Baptist church, South
Richmond. Rev. w. b. Ball will,
preach a special sermon. Subject: Fol
'ow Me. The choir Of the church will
Women and men, are invited.
The Y. M. G. A. feds the n!ted OF
prayer. WIN you not have special
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
N Comprehensive Publication for tho
Information OF Bankers.

For the information Of bankers
business men and the public generally
the Federal Reserve Bank of Rich
mond, has issued an authoritative and
, comprehensive little book on the or.
, ganization and operation of the FEEDER.
all Reserve System. 1t answers ma. y
practical questions regarding the new
| banking law and meets a number of
objections raised by persons not fully
! cognizant of the purpose and workin. IS
of the system.
! Such matters as modified credit. re
serve accounts, elastic currency, :edis.
counts, par collections, and the immed
late credit symbol are clearly and sue
cinctly explained. The book furthe Err
shows in non-technical language tho
benefits winch have accrued TO tie
banking and business interests of the
country as Il result Of the establish.
ment OF the Federal Reserve Sy3tnn
Among these are listed increased fin.
anclal security, more generous credit
accommodations, lasticity of currency
from rediscounts, an easier system 70 .
the transfer Of funds, mobilization or
reserves when and where needed, econ
omy OF time and money In check collec
ton. and greater confidence of the pub
lie.
The book, entitled Questions and
Answers Oh the Federal Reserve Sys-
tem. takes up the general plan Of the
organization OF the Fedora. Reserve
system and shows how banking insti-
situations may attain membership
The functions Of the Federal Reserve
banks are then described, this chapter
going into questions OF mobilization
or reserves, the elasticity OF currency,
rcdiscounts, and eligible paper, and he
Ing foGowed by discussion of che
reserves fmember banks, collections
transfers and currency shipments
state bank and trust company member
ship, etc.
Member banks will find the book , I
interest since 1t is designted to make
clearer many points regarding the OMAR
ations OF the Federal Reserve act: to
non'member banks 1t WILL BIO or VALVE
as explaining the manifold ADVANTAGE,
ana privileges of membership; to tho
business man generally 1t win prove
worth while .nasmuch as 1t shows how
the Federal Reserve bank In each OF
the twelve districts safeguards and
strengthens the financial, industr!.I,
ana commercial enterprises Of the ia.
ticn.
The book is we'll printed OH good m.
per; 1t Is neatly bound in cloth. has
complete table CT contents, and -
1e'.y and conveniently indexed. 'rnt so
desiring copies OF this book shout
write direct to the Federal Reserve
fnnk Of Richmond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
COLORED DEMOCRACY CONGRESS
SET FOR DECEMBER II.
Three Sessions Will BE Held in the
Metropolitan "A. NJ. E. Church.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 21.-By the
quarters at Etst)n today by the Nat
ional Equal Rights League the second
Colored World Democracy Congress
will convene here from December IA
to 10th, in the Metropolitan A. NJ. e.
Church. 18th Street, between L ard
NJ N. W., Rev. G. N. Tanner, Pastor.
This is the same place where the
first Co'ored Democracy Congress was
he'd December 16 to IS, 1918 to elect
delegates to th'e first Word Peace
Conference in France. BY the Call,
the League, summons every Colored
community in the U. S. A. to elect
; and send delegates to this assembly
II. the doors Of tho second World Con-
; ferenceetai o :: hetoain sdu mfwygk
to this assembly at the doors Of thend
at the doors Of the second World
Peace Conference, for the purpose OF
pressing home upon the disarmam ent
conclave the claims Of Colored races
to enjoy the promised World Democra-
cy and to insist that there can be no
World peace until the nations disarm
themselves of raciaa prejudice and
persecution.
The Call invites Equal Rights Leag.
ue, both old and new, Equal Rights
Committees. Churches, Fraternal and
Civic race bodies to send accredited
, delegates. These ara to have each two
votes, indidvduags are eligible to the
Congress with one vote. The League
points out the stratgatic opportunity
TO force the new session of Congress
; TO pass a law against mob violence.
Any desired Information can DO hid
from the secretaries: William Monroe
Trotter; CornhilE, Boston and J. L.
/ Nsall, 9O6 II. Street N. W., Washington
| Rev. N. A. N. Shaw, President of the
League signs the Call. Any oth,r
bodies assembling at Washington pre-.
! Viousy are asked to send representa-.
| lives TO cooperate and report them
, findings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
LYNCHINGS

Accounts Of lynclrings and MANY edi.
torif1ls Of striking force are taken
from northern and southern ma.
pers. We read of the hor.
rors with which the colored reader is
only too familiar. Especially interest,
ing is the bringing out Of instances of
the use of "burnt cork.Y Witness a
North Carolina story. "The Negro
man who horsewhipped Mrs. William
Crlsp lwh1te) was neither a Negro
nor a man. but white woman who
disguised herself"
The book ends with soma Of the
great poems by Negro writer's: Luc,ap
b. Watkins, Georgia D. Johnson. WI.
laam Rufus Lackaye, and Claude Nc.
Rays sonpet that startled both races
by its tremendous message Of fighting
power, "If We Must DIE"
Now, how to obtain this book? I be.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

The st. Paul Appeal Is waging a
great fight in behalf of fundamental
principles and while it may not see
the full results of It's efforts either to
day or tomorrow, success must neces.
sarily crown its efforts. There are so
few leaders now, either white or color
Ell, who are far-seeing enough to see
ana understand this that it is highly
gratifying to note the flag Of Liberty
being carried aloft by men who face
scorn and ridicule and who defy the
powers of evil in their demand for
the triumph Of fundamental right prin-
ciples.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
JOHN WILLIAM SMITH, TANINfAl
CANDIDATE CLAIMS ELECTId|
Despite Apparent Uncertainty and
legged Subterfuges Of Oppon|
SMITH Ayers That He Has Rec
ed n Plurality of 105 Votes.

John William Smith, has been a
ell alderman Of the Twenty-first Al
manic District over George w. Ha
On the face of the returns. Mr.. ST.
stated to The Age that despite a
OF loose talk and four-flourishing
is the victor and is confident that
Board Of Aldermen, will substant
his claims when the official can
Is made.
The Charge is made that friend
Harris are resorting to- subterfueI
create the impression that the
ent incumbent was returned vii
on November Sth. 1t. is claimed
those close to the Tammnny Hall
d1date that the belated figures prtl
cd Iy the Republican candidate
have very little bearing On the
outcome.
] Although the 'twenty-first Alden
lc District is regarded as one OF
city's Republican, stronglrolds, S
defeated Harris by plurality o.
votes. Never before in the histof
New York politics have colored NJ
rallied to the support of a demo,
candidate in such large nun
weeks before election day no
existed as to who was the more pol
candidate among both cotored
, white voters.
John William Smith, the succ1
candidate, has practiced law in i
local courts for over two years
was at Petersburg, va. Jamua,
1875 and was educated in the
schools Of his home town. HID ca l.
New York March II, 1895. After
| hotel work and serving as eltl Is
; operator at the New York rrnYv
Law Building he was permitte,,
; ter the evening division of THE
YORK University Law School.
MT. Smith was admitted to I'll
at the full term Of the Appe,QaI
vision IN 1901 and he has made
VlaDle record as a lawyer.
! On November %, 1877 Mr.
married Miss Marie Norwood !
foun Falls, S. G. and resides VIII
! vile at 145 West 138th street.
! member Of Mother A. M. q
| Church and Is identified with
I'll Lodge No. 3, Fr,en and Ac s.
Masons, Timothy Council, In
dent Order Of St. Luke. So
! beneficial League, Clubmen's
cal League and other organiza
humors that some colored
cratic captains opposed to tho d -
ol smith was guilty Of unlaiwf
at the p' is on election night al
an Investigation will be asked d j.
NINE the truth Of these report
not down.
New York Age.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

President King Of Liberia sailed for
home on United States battle-ship,
but he left that five million dollar
loan behind. 1t Is hoped that the Con-
gress of the United States will extend
the aid requested.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
THE DOINGs OF THE Y. M. G. n.

THANKSGIVING Day was high hour
with the Y. M. G. A.
1928 A. M. Our general secretary
Scott C. Burrell left for the Boys
Manual Labor School, Hanover, Va
where he in company with Col. Giles
B. Jackson spoke to about 225 boys
Five boys accepted Christ.
At tire building 10 A. M. Director
B. l.. ALLEN conducted the early meet.
ing for men.
Executive committee of the
Boys Work under the directions OF
President Robert P. Daniel had full
charge during the day.
P. M. the building was thrown
wide open by the Womcn's Auxiliary
of the Y. M. G. A. for the Thanksgiv,
ing Tea for strangers and at home
men. Everything ran to the pleasure
Of the men from P. M. sharp to II
SO p. M. Parker's Orchestra kept the
hour filled with good spirit. Mrs
Laura Pride president and her com.
mittee gladly received the men into
tho dining room where they were
over served to satisfaction. Good will
and fellowship were keys to the hour
Last Saturday the class for tho tx
PLANTATION On tho Sunday School Les
son was alive to the occasion.
Another full Sunday for service by
the boys and men Of the Y M. G. A.
$3.50 A. M. at the building the wosll
ers met.
Mr.. Mr.. Burnard c.. Grim spoke "a
the boys upon Character Building 4
P. M. at the building.
$3.50 P. M. at the 9Th Mt. Zion Bapt
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
FULTON NOTES.

We were glad 10 nave a large gather
ing in our Sunday School last Sabbath
The Training class of the School Is
getting along nicely. Other members OF
the school and church are asked tc
take q part with US.
1880 A. M. our pastor preached q
strong gospel sermon from the 9th
Chapter Of John and the 31st verse
a large audience was out to greet
him.
$3.50 p. NJ. our pastors gave All eNposi
ton OF the Beautitudcs. Our hearts
were lifted up while he talked to us
by the Way.
The pastor and officers take this
method in thanking the members and
many friends for their loyalty in the
rally, which was only stage for one
month. They made u creditab.e show
ing.
Tomorrow morning at 1870 A. NJ.
our pastors subject will be 'Recogni.-
ion III Heaven. Come out Oh time and
$3.50 P. NJ. Communion services,
como and share with us some of the
good times had in these services.
Tuesday $3.50 P. NJ. the Rev. o. B =.
Simms, the pastor of the Rising Mt.
Zion Baptist Church win preach TO.
us. He Is an exceptional good Drea CHI
err Of the Gospel.
A. Million Dollar Wedding at the
Church Monday Sis p. M. Admission
10 cents. Mrs. Rosa Hudson and Mrs.
Pearl Johnson managers. Remember
the date December 9Th.
The Richmond Baptist Sunda,
School Union will convene at tho End
Baptist church Sunday, December 4,
Mt $3.50 p. M. Rev. q. D. Lewis, d. d.
pastor. A unique program has been
prepared for the occasion. The Cobb's
GIee Cub OF Fulton will do some live
singing. j. l.. Ballard, president: S
o. BraNton, assistant secretary.
Tho End anniversary services of tho
pastorage Of ,Rev. w. l.. Tuck were
held at the LIST Baptist Church, Bermu.
ia Hundreds, week before last. Some
OF the best preachers of the State were
on the program, including the Rev. C..
a. Cobbs. A beautiful paper was rem
dered by Mrs. A. 70. Cooke, the Public
School teacher of THAT place. She used
rs her subject the Needs of the Hour.
1t was we'll prepared paper. or
course the good people of the church,
presented the Reverend with many
presents, including a $40 suit of cloth
The Ushers gave him n Donation to
have telephone put in his home in
Richmond. The Reverend is atteul-
ing the Virginia Union University at
night.
Miss Mildred Scott, is improving
at this writing. We hope she will he
ont in few days,
The funeral services Of Mrs. Nancy
Branick and Mr.. William Carter were
held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist church
on the Goth inst. Rev. C. A. Cobbs, pas
tor, oflicinted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

The disappearing colored vote.
which was cast November Sth, 1921
seems to be showing up on Governor.
elect Il. Lee Trinkle's side Of tho col.
umn and we are satisfied.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
THE NEW NEGRO AND THE OLD

me Negro is refusing to accept
kindness in liew Of Justice. It has long
been the custom according to tho col
ored papers for the southern white
man to make n creditable asset of his
altections for some dear old black
NANNY and this or that 'aunty' or
'unc.e.' to the new Negro, this profess
sion makes no appeal whatsoever. It
doe9n't touch the question of his dc.
mands. !"
THE ADMINISTRATION OF .JusTIC
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03
THE ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE.

THE determinations against color,
Ell people in regard to arrest, imprfs.
ohment. trial and punishment. weigh
most heavily upon theml They com.
palh that they are at the mercy OF
brutal police, a prejudiced Judge, and
jury on which they are not represent
ed. The standard of Justice IL one
ehlhg for the white man, another thing
for the black man."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

Co!ored folks, let us use temperate
language and do all we can to win the
goou opinion of the better class Of
white folks, wherever this can be done
without compromising our manhood
or sacrificing any fundamental princi-
PIES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

The LILLY Whites" are endeavoring
TO figure out how 1t happened. They
could SEQ the gubernatoriaI mansion
in the distance, but were unfortunate
enough not to get there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

Meditating in graveyard is Nigh:
ty unpleasant business. It has a ten.
dency to make one feel that 1t will not
be long before they get thereon the
inside.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

The Bible is supposed to be the
foundation Of all churches, but some
or them have gotten off that founda.
ton some time ago. -.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-12-03

1t costs much money to run busi-
ness, but most people think that the
longer they delay pay day, the better
the business will thrive.