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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Visitors to our city have oeen mourn
1ully silent over the conditions at the
Mechanics Savings Bank. That magni
ficent structure, not now functioning
is enough to cause genuine sorrow.
One class of white people closed it,
but the better class want it re-openeo
to save the lifetime earnings of the
laboring class Of colored people. There
are ample assets now available, which.
If conservatively handled by f:nanciers
Will rehabilitate the institution and:
cause 1t to be dividend paying asset.
The depositors of the Mechanics Saw
ings Bank hold the key to the situa.
ton. They have been patient during
these many months of waiting. If they
continue their attitude and will do
what the ahlest financial minds in
this city suggest to them TO do. all
will be well. This is no time for pa
sion or for denunciations. What is
needed is to conserve present assets SO
that the people can get their money.
The Baptist Minister'S Conference I'M
der the leadership of such able div mes
as President Evans Payne Rev. DR.. r.
j. j. Mosby Rev. DR.. w. T. Johnson.
Rev. DR.. w. Fl. Stokes Rev. J. S. John
son, Rev. d. j. Bradford and Rev. s.
+. Robinson backed up by the unani-
nous vote of the body itself have TAX
en- action and have given their advice
In the premises after having carefully
examined the facts in the case.
Able attorneys have been consulted
and the opinions of the abIest minds in
the financial district have cord ally an
proved of the plan submitted. There
Is nothing to do, but to act in accord
ance with this advice. 1t will save 10
the depositors tens Of thousands Of
dollars. The creditors of the institu-
ton, noticeably, the American Nation.
al Bank have agreed to hold Off for a
reasonable time but they must have
their money and, this money can be
provided under the arrangement now
provided. Shall the colored people save
the Strand Theatre or will they con-
sent to lose 1t? Bonds at ten dollars
each are available and these can ba
taken up by the colored people and the
situation will be saved.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
THAT TERM OF OFFICE.

We venture THE prediction that Ho1.
c. Bascom Slemps term Of Office az
Secretary TO the President" will moi
extend beyond the time of the Feepub
1can National Convention and in any
event beyond his election as President
OF the United States We have no
recollection Of any prominent politi-
clan ever having been named by any
President for any such office. Men II
this type and calibre have always beer
provided for either within the confines
Of the Republican National Commit
tee or as one of the Departmental
heads.
We are of the opinion that in seek
ing this appointment. the able Mr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
Correspondence
FULTON NOTES

We had excellent services a, Mt
Calvary Baptist Church last Sab
. bath. Messrs. wMlie Alexander ana
! jacob jenkins visited our Sunday
SchOol and made excellent remarks
They decided to cast their lot Win
Calvary.
1880 A. NJ. A powerful and
practical sermon was preached by
Kew. q. b. Hancock, Of the ". u. u.
tacuEy The people Of Calvary de-
sre to have Rev. Hancock fill the
pulpN during the vacation Of Pastor
Cobbs. as they like to hear him. On
the rostrum were Pastor Cobbs.
Revs: c. B. Jefferson. George Roane
and C. w. Coleman
$3.50 r. M. The organization ex-
ercises OF the Honorable Fathers and
Mothers Beneficial Club were held
at the church. Because of the alb
sence OF the one scheduled to preach
the sermon. there was no sermon.
The reason for the same. the pres
dent stated to the congregation, was
that the club had decided before com
ing that If the one selected to preach
the sermon Twas not present, they
would go without the same. We
wonder they came to the church
for human pleasure or to be bene-
hted by n gospel sermon. Thus they
made bad start
While the choir was preparing to
sing the closing. the marshal of the
day made motion to adjourn, which
was not using common sense or
Judgment. o. we honorable fathers
and mothers hear We the Word of
God An excellent address of well
come was delivered by our honoretl
trustee. Mr.. William Sewell. The
master of ceremonies, Mr.. Walden
performed his duty in n manner be-
coming Christian gentleman. The
benedic'ion was pronounced by Rev
c. B. Jefferson
Tomorrow will be Children's Day
at Calvary, morning and night. A
large choir, composed of children.
will render music.
There were great times last Sun
day at Second Bethel Baptist Church
Henrico County. 1t marked the ter
mination of the rally and the begin
ming Of revival services The reyi-
val is in charge of Rev J. r. Waugh
an. Over $500 was raised. It was
the greatest in the history of the
church The people expressed the
view that their pastor, Rev. Cobbs.
was great man.
In sad, but loving remembrance of
my dear mother, Mrs. ELAN Cla,l
borne. who departed this life August
IA, 1918, five years ago:
God has called her. Oh. how sudden.
And she listened to the call.
fastened to her home in heaven
Though she had to leave us all.
wife so dear. a mother so kind.
Has gone and left us all behind.
For all OF US she did her best,
SO God has granted her eternal rest
From this world OF pain and sorrow
To land of peace and rest.
God has taken our dear mother
To where she found eternal rest.
BY her daughter.
MRS ETHEL HUBBARD
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
THE PATTERSON CASE,

Attorney w. F. Denny, of this civ
and Attorney B. F. Harris. OF Peters.
ourg' va. have scored again. Few
people believed that these persisten.
'and able legal fighters would be able
TO get another hearing before the
supreme Court again. It emphasizes
the fact that at least before orr
highest tribunal, a just hearing can
be secured. in Virginia. We have
always made the statement that the
justice we could not secure before
these able Virginia jurists, we would
go without.
the humblest can be accorded a
Just hearing there. God rules in
the affairs of mon and often when
the outlook is dark and there is an
parently no hope ahead, We see a
rift in the clouds. We are not adj
vised as to the merits of the case,
but one thing we know, every on
portunity is being given to the hum
Die and the lowly to be protected
against threatened wrong and injus-
tice.
with an ideal Chief Executive in
the white House" of the State and
incorruptible jurists upon our Su--
preme Court bench, we know that
God reigns and the government at
Wash IN giOn still liyac
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Shall we save the Strand Theatre
for the colored people of this COM
munity 1t can be done without
money The depositors Of the Me-
chanics Savings Bank can save it by
signing the petitions now being cir
culated for their signatures Those
who stand off are "cutting off their
noses to spite their faces" They
VIII cut down their own money and
prevent others from securing their
deposits.
The Receivers have openly stated
that they will not oppose any legit-
mate effort to reopen the bank
Many do not believe that the colored
people are sufficiently united to save
themselves or their finances. Is
this fact? Time will tell and n
very short time Will do it.
Those people who want informa-
ton should call Or write to 81 North
Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia
Many are signing, but many more
should do the same thing. The funds
to reopen the bank are available.
when the colored people show their
Willingness to have 1t re-opened.
The fate Of the Grand Lodge.
knights of Pythias is involved in
this issue. If the Mechanics Say
ings Bank is re-opened, that great
Order will no longer be in the hands
OF the Receivers. It is therefore
ssentially necessary that all of us
become busy and spread the news.
Do not let the pride of Richmond
be humbled and some of its most
valuable assets lost. We have the
Strand Theatre and the Mechanics
Savings Bank within our grasp. We
must act at once to retain it..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
COLORED MEN QUIT WORK.

When Nathaniel b. Goodman. me
"hlte FOREMAN employed by kingan
and Co., at their Hermitage Kinlns
Rant entered that establishment Ia at
Tuesday morning to 60 towork. every
colored man on the place walked out.
He had shot and killed, colored MAJ
named John Harris, Friday afternoon
August 18th and is under charge CT
murder. The management immediate.
ly realized the critical situation and
notified him that his services were n,
longer required. Thereupon, the color
ed men returned to work. Under the
law, a man is not justified in taxing
the lie OF another N d case OF TINS
KIND. Even il Harris stole the meal
1t is case of misdemeanor. petit M
ceny, carrying with 1t Jail punishment.
AS the shooting took place in the da,
time and Goodman knew the colored
man and his own life was not threat.
'ened. there Is no excuse for his shoos
Ing Harris in the back Of the head
and killing him.
A police officer would not have any
such right and Goodman was not 4
police-ofacer. He claims that he die
not shoot to kill, but only to scare. H..
rired two times and he shot Harr 3.
as we are informed in the back or I'm,
head killing him instantly. 1t is such
cases as these that are increasing tho
antlpatby between the races and dong
most to make conditions critical Vi
This neignborhood. We have done MI.
In our power to foster friendly fee,
Ing between the races here and wa
nave urged friendly cooperation be-
tween white people and colored people
but the strain has reached the break.
ing point.
hundreds of colored people al leay-
Ing for northern cline and thous-
ands of others viii. continue to leave.
The better class of white people seem
10 be helpless tn better conditions. The
outlook IS gloomy. We hope for the
best but it is difficult to forecast the
result and we indulge in the hope tha,
~od Will bring all things right in His
own TIME. The colored men at the
kingan plant need to be congratulated
upon their attitude in this matter. Our
rights must be protected or we must
quit work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
RISING MT. ZION NOTES

The delightful picnic given by the
Sunday School On last Monday will he
long talked of by the children who
participated in this great fete. The
delightful surroundings, the races and
various forms OF amusements served
to make this day long remembered
by both old and young. 1t is the popu-
lar opinion that this was the most sue
cessful picnic the Sunday School has
ever had In attendance as we'll as the
Good Times.
Inc morning service was we'll at
tended; please be on time to this ana
all other services of the church.
Prayer services every Wednesday
night. They are full of interest as
well as religious fervor.
Teachers meeting Friday night. all
urged to attend
Miss B. Clarice Johnson of 1117 Den.
ny street left the city last Friday to
visit her niece Mrs Edna Jones CT
Mannheim, w. Va.
THE home Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
FRIEND was the scene Of a quiet but
beautiful wedding when their daught.
er,Charlotte Ethel became the bride of
MT Percy Edward Hope. Tuesday Aug
ust 7th, at 1890 A. M. Rev. o. b.
Simms performed the wedding cera-
mony. Mrs. Virginia Jordan played
the wedding march. Mrs. Ethel Lewis
sang very impressive solo Sing me
to Sleep Miss Olivia Woodbridge and
Mr.. Clarence Morris formed part Cf
tine wedding party. Immediately after
the ceremony the newly-weds left for
Buffalo, N. Y, whtre they will reside.
Mrs. Lucy A. Williams formerly of
this clty, but now of New York is Wis.
iting her sister, Mrs. Josephine Tay.
Tor of Fulton.
Misses Willie Henderson, Minnie
rage, Lillian White and Gertrude Jack
son are spending the weekend at Bay
Shore, Va.
Mr.. G. w. Whiting returned last Fri.
day to resume his school duties in
West Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
NOTES FROM PHILADELPHIA.

Mrs @. L. Bullocks OF Washington.
ID. c. after spending pleasant month
with her sister. Mrs. A. ]. Banks, of
this city; left for Newark, N. j., where
she Will spend the rest OF the summer
with her brother. Mr.. j. W. Mcdaniel.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Banks. entertain
ed IN their home Sunday August 18th.
quite number of relatives: Mrs. Los
Sic Clark Her husband and son and
Mrs. Chatham. Of Jersey City. N. j.;
Mrs. Martha Forester, Of FarmviIe.
va and Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Latney, Of
Milford, Va. They really spent a glor-
fous day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

President Calvin Coolidge has dis
covered ex-Congressman C. Bascom
SRmp as an expert secretary. This is
qualification, no one in this section
knew he possessed. He has been
known as an astute politician and an
able political manager, but as either a
stenographer or clerk or a secretary
so far as we have been able to ascer-
tain, he has always been an unknown
1t looks like putting n
square peg in round hole"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

The officers of the local lodges of
the knights Of Pythias were installed
by District Deputy Grand Chancellor
). ii. Binford, at Sharon Baptist
Church, Tuesday night, August ID.
Many addresses were made and q
e"odiy number Of Knights present
fhe remarks were very optimistic
and encouraging. Deputy Binford
was assisted by Sir w. II. Willis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Trey have established a quick deliv-
cry service between the Atlantic and
tire Pacific seaboards. some three thou
sand miles in about thirty-four hours.
while in the o.he' parts Of the country
1t takes approximately from three to
five days for mail to go two hundred
miles. The expense Of TIE former serv
ice is not stat.d
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Ing band until such time as conn
dence has been restored and the color.
Ed people, who deposited their money
there are assured OF the safety of
their earnings. Call at TIL Planet
Office and we shall tell you all about
it..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Colored folks can stand together IT
some things. They have stood together
In the Mechanics Savings Bank mat
ter. If they continue so to do, all will
be well. Let them sign the petitions
promptly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Fundamental right principles are
not generally recognized these days
In the words of the late P. T. Barnun.
THE American people like to be hum.
buggea'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
WYTuEWllE NEWS.

WYTHEVILLE. VA, Aug. %
Rev. w. G.. Johnson preached al
day p the Franklin Street M. p.
H'urch and made favorable i'm
preston.
Rev. L. b. Aston filled his pulpit
at the Baptist Church. morning and
nrht. n his usual eloquent style.
Rev. Brooks, Of the Southern Pres-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

When person, be that person white
or colored advises you to take action,
which will result in the loss of tre
Strand Theatre and the Mechanics
Savings Bank to the colored people
regard that person with suspicion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

1t rests with the depositors of the
Mechanics Savings Bank as to wheth
er the cOlored people shall lose the
Strand Theatre. the Mechanics Sav.
ings Bank and most OF all their money.
If they sign the petitions nov being
circulated. they will save all f these
assets
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Let the depositors of the Mechanics
Savings Bank rally and all will be
well. Abusing the receivers will not
get us anywhere. They will contindc
to receive if we let them The depos:-
tors have il within their power to en,.
the receiyeTship. Let us practice abus
ing ourselves for our own negligence
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Some people need explanations ano
then more explanations and then still
more explanations. People OF til
type are usually too selfish to see
straiyT;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

byterian Church. preached Sunday
afternoon at the Baptist Church. He
Is strong gospel minister.
Rev. Brother Brooks will preach
at the Baptist Church, Sunday after
noon. August 26. Come out to hear
him.
Rev. "a. o. Wing flied his pulpit
all day at Bethel A. M. e. Church.
Sunday. Brother Wing Is one Of the
ahlest divines in Southwest Virginia.
Mr. Garland Chapman, Of Youngs-
town, Ohio is home visiting his rela-
tives and many friends.
Mr.. John o. Stepteau is home
from Gillian, w. Va. Howdy. John.
Mr. and Mrs. C. p. Ruth of Athens
W. Va. are visiting the latter's moth
er, Mrs Mamie Parker.
Mrs Eliza Jones, of B1uefield, w.
Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Har-
riet William johnson.
Mrs. Lloyd Harrison, of Columbus
0. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. s. w.
Carter.
Mrs. Harriet Buford spent Thurs
day In Pulaski. Va. visiting her grand
daughter, Miss Hattie Lee Clark.
Mr.. George Jones left last week
for his old home Jonesboro. Tenn.
for an extended visit.
Messrs. Cy and Eugene Tbomneop
motored to Fosters Falls Sunday to
visit relatives.
Miss Beatrice johnson of Cave
Springs. is visiting her grand par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Johnson
OF East Wytheville.
A large number of our townsmen
went to independence. Grayson Co.
Sunday to attend the camp meeting.
Miss Ni,tie Thompson, of Foster
Fails Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ell
len Patterson.
Mrs. Louise Allison is improyinq.
Mr.. Randall Austin. of Piney, con-
tinues to visit our town.
Mr.. Samuel Cochran, of Pfney.
spent Sunday in Wytheville, visiting
friends.
Mr.. Cecil Sayler. of Eureka, w. Va.
came for his family and will make
their future home in Eureka.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

to so percent. commits
sion tax ng LIBERTY GUARAN-
TEED HOSIERY orders. Our
deader-3 pairs ladies silk 1924.
Sells like lightning. Write quick.
LIBERTY MFGR. CO, Dept J.
81, Dayton, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

LOST-My personal Bank Book, also
book OF Bands OF Calapthe, and
Xmas Cards. Please return to or
notify Mrs. Anna Taylor, 100 Yves,
Hill Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Slemp has seriously impaired mis- use
tuiness as political asset to the
statesmen that he desired most to
serve.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

There is no use in abusing white
folks. Some of them are our best
friends and some others are our worst
enemies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

1t Is useless to worry about conGi-
tions. They will adjust themselves III
due season.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

That Liberia loan OF five million
dollars seems to be no longer upon the
horizon of public discussion, although
1t should be.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

\ BOOK OF INSPIRATION for every
american. Nearly 900 pages, 80
photograph plates. Cloth binding.
stamped in gold. Price, $1.75 or
send for circular. JAMES MUIR
RAY, S437 Albertson Avenue.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Going to Heaven is all right, but
living on earth just now is what is
worrying US most.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Some people are not satisfied un-
less you do work for them at a Joss to
yourself.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

The plan is 10 reopen the Mechan.
les Savings Bank, with Main street fin.
anciers holding the guiding and direa:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Read good colOred journal regular.
ly and you will be benefited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

There is no use grieving over split
milk" let us get more milk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
SATURDAY. AUGUST 25, 1923

Some peoples friendship is like pie.
crust. easily broken.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

We can strive TO get to Heaven, even
though we may never reach there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Mrs. Louise Allison is improving.
Mr.. Randall Austin. of Piney, con.
tinues to visit our town.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Mr.. Samuel Cochran. Of Piney
spent Sunday in Wytheville, visiting
friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Miss Ni,tie Thompson, of Foster
Fails Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ell
len Patterson
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

Mr.. Cecil Sayler, of Eureka, w. Va.
came for his family and will make
their future home in Eureka.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-08-25

A large number of our townsmen
went to independence. Grayson Co.
to attend the camp meeting.
The Winslow mail., 1923-01-05
LADIES AUXILIARY TO
B. of L. +. E. HOLD
ANNUAL INSTALLATION

The ladies Auxiliary to the Brother
hood of Locomotive Fireman held their
annual installation last Tuesday after
noon The following officers were
installed, with appropriate ceremonies
Mrs j. E. Turner officiating as in
stalling officer.
Mrs. Josephine Mayes, President; /;
Mrs. E. D. Modem, Vice President;
Mrs. E. L. Hosler, Past President; :;
Mrs. A. c. Miller Chaplain, Mrs G. c..
Recordan Warden, Mrs. J. L. Curtes
Conductress, Mrs. Paul Yoder, Treas
urer; Mrs. Sparks, Collector; Mrs.
Helen Simmons, Secretary; and Mrs.
Madeline Hink, Magazine Correspon-
dent
The same evening the officers and
installing the officer were served a
delightful luncheon at the Harvey
House.
The Winslow mail., 1923-01-05
GOOD ROADS BOOSTERS
TO HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN

Good Road Sp cial has been de-
cided upon as the name of the Special
train to carry delegates to the Annual
meeting of the Arizona Good Roads
Association to be held at Douglas en-
January 18th next. The train will
STRAIT from Phoenix Tho journey will
include one day in Dougless as well
as visits to the stops at Tucson and
Nogales, and conferences with offici-
ais and others at each place. The
Good Roads Special will be under the
direction of the Roads Committees of
the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
and the Maricopa ChcMDer of Com
merce. Northern Counties have been
invited to join in this special trip,
and a letter has been received by the
County Director of the Association
and the Chamber of Commerce carry
ing the invitation of the Phoenix peo-
pie. The letter reads:
I'VE are calling your attention to
the plan of running a special train
to the Road Convention to be held at
Dauglas on January 18th next Our
committee has asked me to extend to
you and the citizens of your section
of the state, hearty invitation to
join in this trip. 1t will bd necessary
to know in advance of the date of de-
parture how many will go. Also in
order to make reservations, it is nee
essary that a check for the amount
of the ticket be sent in with the order
for a reservation. We have to pay
the full amount Of the train service
and the charges for Pullmans in adj
vance This makes it necessary to re-
quire cash with reservations, and also
stipulates that there can be no can
cellations. This, however, does not
prevent transfer, if notice of trans
fer is given. We hope we may have
the pleasure of seeing many of your
people at the meeting, and shall be
glad to hear from you, advising if any
of your people are interested in MAX
ing the journey on the Good Roads
Special"
The cost of the trip from Phoenix
to Douglas, Nogales, and Tucson, in
Guiding sleeper and incidentals, is
$3.50 for lower berth, and $3.50 for
an upper berth.