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Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
THE SINS OF SOCIETY.
Sunday, June 3rd, $3.50 P. NJ. Ebenezer
Baptist Church.

Hear DR.. Carter Ashton Jenkins
Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
preach on the above subject at tire
3rd at $3.50 P. NJ
Er. Jenkins will be accompanied by
a ouartette from the Calvary Baptist
Church. Be on time, excellent music.
Auspices OF the Dyer-Tefft Junior
Missionary Society Of the Ebenezer
Baptist church. Mrs. Ora 3. Stokes,
Supt.; Miss Maria e. Burke, Pres:
Miss Kulah N. Cunningham Sec; Miss
Inola Frye Treas; DR.. w. n. Stokes.
Minister. ." li..'TF r
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
2172 b. 10th Street,
Cleveland Ohio.
May 7, 1922.

May z, 1922
Sir John Mitchell Jr.,
311 North Fourth ST.,
Richmond Va.
My dear Sir and Brother:-I was
neper more surprised than was when
I received the Planet paper today
Noticing the headlines then tracing
down the columns of same. it made my
heart sad Within me. Thinking of the
great good work you have done put
ting your life at stake for others. do
ing all a man could do for his race and
people then to have such a charge
brought against you as now is publish
ed in papers is pitiful shame.
No wellthinking man can believe
such to be true of q man of your
standing and excellent character and
pray to God that you may overcome
the enemies that are now after you,
for friends would not dare to do such
With best wishes for your success.
Yours in +. c. and B.
d. w. WHITFIELD.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE C0NvEN-
TON HOLDS GREAT SESSIONS IN
ROANOKE AND RAISES MUCH MONEY

Roanoke Va.-The Virginia Baptist
State Convention has just closed a
prosperous and harmonious session
helu in the First Baptist Church OF
Roanoke, the Rev. DIR. A. l.. James,
pastor and the next session will be
held in Lynchburg, perhaps little lac
er than the usual time and it has been
declared that on this occasion $50, 900
will be placed on the table for endow
mebt.
The fifty-S.Xth annual session open
ed with impressive devotionalS con-
Quoted by Revs. S. n. Daughtly G. w.
King and Eli Tartte. The Rev. DR.. King
at the opening made a short talk speak
ing of the work 20 lie accomplished
and touohingly referred to those who
had gone into the Great Beyond. Mem
orlal services having been held the
previous night. Not only had death in
vadeG the ranks OF the convention but
had taken some of the strongest men
of he whole denomination: Drs. r. H.
Boyd; r.. G.. Morris, w. G.. Parks, Har-
vey Johnson; j. r. l.. Diggs and sever
al others. With bowed heads the con-
vention sang: "Shall we Meet Beyona
the River?"
Following the opening remarks by
President King were the addresses of
welcome Representing the Baptist
Church. where the convention was be-
ing held. He said that the First Bapt-
ist church stood for all that the con-
vention stood for and from pastor to
sexton they were ready to serve the
convention during tire session. The
Baptist Ministers Conference of Roam.
oke and vicinity was represented by
the Rev. r. w. Ashburn Of Salem;
other denominations by the Rev. Dr.
Continued on Page g.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
A MASS OF AUTHORITIES.

singular feature about the case
was the mass of authorities cited by
cohnsel for the defense. Some twenty
odd law books practically all telling
the same story of the illegality of the
conviction were upon the desk, in easy
re3ch of counsel for the defense anu
authority after authority was citeG
and emphasized to prove that both tn.
indictment. the instructions TO the
jury and the verdict were contrary &c
law and evidence, but His Honor.
Judge Richardson was determined no,
to reverse himself in his rulings.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
ELKS' MINSTREL AT THE
STRAND THEATRE.
Jefferson and Broad Streets, Tuesday
Night May 22nd.

The Colored people of Richmond
and vicinity are making great prepar-
atons to attend this, their popular
show. They will have some rare am
interesting featuI es that are seldom
seen in the Minstrel. 1t is a local Or
gapization, consisting OF some Of the
most prominent Colored people iu
this city. Among them are: Harrison
Dean, Lemuel v. Eggleston, John Bur
nett, the "Silver-Tongued" tenor sing
er: Tatum, "the great Magician" whose
acts have attracted attention through.
out the South "The Jazz-Four Quar-
tette" who have sung throughout the
different states, North and South Caro-
lima to mixed audiences; Edward Wall
ger. the "three-foot" stage performe:
and large number of new acts to be
performed by a number of others.
making the entertainment of the best
that could be gotten together for an
evening of JOY and pleasure to their
patrons.
The proceeds from this entertain
ment will be turned over to the Negro
Educational Association to collect the
data to be used for tire publication Of
the history of 'the Ante -Bellum Ne.
grD" which has strong support Of
the best element Of both races through
out the South.
Arrangements are being made to put
this play on in all Of the large cities
Of this State IN houses where both
races can be accommodated. The Col
ored people are looking forward with
great interest to the successful produc
tion Of this play and they are looking
forward to see their white friends
there in large numbers.
Charles Gippy Smith, manager as
sisted by Stewart L. Minor.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19

st. Louis. Mo-,
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.,
81 N. Fourth Street,
Richmond, Va
Dear Mitcreli:-I an Joined by two
friends who ere alac>Sr rand Officers of
the Grand Lodge Of Missouri. in send
ins you this note. We want you 70
know that in this hour of your trouble
you have our sympathy and wish for
you entire vindication. We still believe
In your integrity and hold that you
Were and are right in your contention
with the Supreme Lodge and homes.
In your dealing with your financial
matters.
We beg to remain yours sincerely,
A. w. LLOYD. G. C.
A. G.. MACLIN. G. V. 9.
w. T. ANCELL X. of r. and s.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
COP SHOOTS FLEEING MAN: TO
FACE CORONERrS JURY.
preston News Servios)

Philadelphia, Pa. May 17.-Police-
man e. c. Blair. who shot and killed
Frank johnson. as the climax of
thrilling pursuit last Wednesday night
was held without bail by Magistrate
Dougherty on Thursday to face anf
await the action of the coroner. John
son is said to have been shot by the
officer as he leaped from freight train
and died shortly afterwards in the
Episcopal hospital. 1t is claimed that
the trouble started when Johnson re
fused to pay for meal in restaurant
following an argument with the pro-
prittor.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
Waterbury,. Conn. /.

Waterbury, Conn,
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Editor Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va
NV Dear Sir:-I have been reading
in the Planet of the trouble you seem
to he having with your bank. have
rend the statement you published last
week to the general public and 1
wa,t to congratulate you on your
noble stand. talked with you twenty
one years ago in the directors room
OF your bank as we'll as in your off ce
in the Planet building. have been a
constant reader of your paper ever
since and have never missed receiving
Continued on Page A.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
SEARCY (ARKANSAS) PUBLIC
SCHOOLS CLOSE
preston News Seryice)

Searcy Ark, May 17.-Last Monday
night marked the closing Of one of the
most successful school years in this
city. according to a statement made
by Prof. r. Y. Hanson, who has been
principal of the Negro schools here for
several years. One of the features Of
the closing exercises was the large dis
play Of industrial exhibits by the stu
dents. The baccalaureate sermon was
delivered bv Rev. ]. F. Jones and the
principal address to the graduating
class by Rev. DR.. j. II. Brown.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
ERNEST RICE MCKINNEY QUITS
AS EDITOR OF PITTSBURGH
AMERICAN.
preston News Service)

Pittsburgh, Pa. May 17-Ernest
Rite Mckinney, who for several
months was editorial writer of the
ettsburgh American, has severed his
connection with .ke publication. The
action Of Mr.. Mckinney Is said to b.,
due to friction within the ranks of the
organization. 1t is claimed that Mr..
Mckinney held different views with
owners or the paper on many vital
problems and is said to have told his
employers that he would never COM
premise his conscience or violate hts
convictions by writing editorials con
trary to his belief.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
HIGGS SPEAKS IN
NORTH CAROLINA
(Preston News Service)

Hcrtford. N. c.. May 18.-Archbishop
Joseph J. Higgs of Washington d. c..
a distinguished Negro educator was
the principal speaker lAre last We'd
nosday night under the auspices of the
Modern Educational and Religious Blu
reaC. Fl S subject was "The Spirit Of
Sound Mind ="
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
Route /, Box 230.
Hampton, Va,
May 7, 1923.


Hampton, Va,
May z, 1923.
Sir John Mitchell Jr.,
311 N. Fourth Street
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir:-I have been reading DIFF
erent papers on the difficulties OF the
Mct hanics Savings Bank and the X
Of p, in this state for some time. ]
have attempted several times to write
You but I have nothing to help with
but my sympathy. God knows it hurts
my heart. know that you as a man
really loves honesty, race pride and
thrift and hope that you may win
over and come out without spot on
your honor. I am praying for your
victory. Let us meet In Petersburg,
Va
Yours In F.. G. and B..
JAMES r. ALLEN.
Eureka No. 80.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
ATT ORNEY WISE'S MASTERLY
ARGUMENT

The argument for the defense was
opened by ex-Commonwealth Attorney
George T.. Wise. He charged that three
charges were included in one indict-
ment when the law provides, that
there shall be but one. He cited author
lty after authority sustaining his view
of the contention. He emphasized the
fac; that there was no intent to de-
fraud the Mechanics Bank for the reas
on that the Bank had not suffered ans
loss as result of the transaction. He
attscked the instructions to the jury
showing wherein they were faulty.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Richmond, Va. May 16-You are
hereby notified that 1 have qualified
as administrator for the late Mrs.
Ethel Christian Stephens. Any person
in debt tc her will pay the same to me,
or any persons holding claims against
hcl estate will file the same with
vouchers attached.
CHARLES II. ROBINSON,
Administrator.
215 r. 18th Street.
South Richmond, Va
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
DANIEL SMITH FOUND DEAD.
preston News Service

cL, Vreseon NEWS service
Shelby, N. c., May 17.-Danie1
Smith aged so years was found dead
ON the Southern railroad tracks be-
tween Grover and Kings mountain
last Monday morning. The coroner
thinks that Smith was struck by
train sometime Sunday night. A trav
cling salesman who passed the place
OF he accident early Monday morning
was the first man to report the acci
dent to the authorities. Some are in
clired to think that Smith was the vi.
tim Of foul play and his body was plac
ed on the railroad tracks TO cover the
crime.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
REMOVED.

Washington High Art Cleaning and
Dyeing establishment, Mr. Richard
Washington Manager has moved from
22a2 Druid Hill Avenue. Baltimore
Md. to 2200 McCulloh Street, Balti-
more, Md. He will be glad to meet any
of his friends and brothers at any time
when they are passing through the
city Phone Mad. 1913.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
ALL AGREE.

tfe declared that all authorities
agreed with his contention and that
the verdict should be set aside Some.
thing in the nature of sensation took
place when he read an affidavit from
George Fl. Darlington, at one time mes
seneer for the Bank under Albert "
No!rell, Jr. Darlington had stated that
he could not see an honest man like
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. convicted and
"jammed" for an offense that he did
not commit.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
B00TLECCERS USE THE
HOUSE MADE FAMOUS
by JOHN BROWN

Detroit, Mich. May 1S.-Schemes to
violate the law still go on even though
JoDn Browns body lies mouldering in
the grave. According to the police. a
house from which the famous abOlit-
ionist directed the escape across the
border of Negro slaves in 1859, has
come under close police scrutiny. It ia
said that five hundred pints of beer
ana small quantity of whiskey were
found last Tuesday in the house
where according to local history. John
Brown on March ~ 1859, unfolded to
Michigan abolitionists his plan to free
the slaves by seizure of the Harpers
Ferry arsenal. The property is now
owned by laundry.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
500 DEATH CLAIM PAID BY
NATIONAL IDEAL SOCIETY

Mr.. A. w. Holmes, Supreme Master os
the National Ideal Benefit Society.
Worthy Brother:-My heart is fill
ed with gratitude for the prompt pay
mcDt of $4,000; the death claim of
Mary Williams who was a ,aember of
Sarah Lodge No. 40. / pray that Gods
richest blessings may ever rest upon
you and your noble Order.
(Signed:)
SARAH b. WOODSON.
Witness: J. r. HICKS.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
HOLD A. NJ. II. CONFERENCE AT
BIGGERS, ARKANSAS.
preston News Service)

3iggers Ark, May 1.-THE Rev. ].
N. Campbell of Little Rock presiding
elder of the Newport district of the
African Methodist Episcopal church
held the second quarterly conference
Sunday at the church here of which
the Rev. P. A. Num- is pastor. DR..
Campbell said that it was decided at
the conference to cultivate six acres
OF cotton on G. c. Scott's farm to liqui
date an old mortgage on the church
building; the balance if any to be ap-
piled on the pastors salary.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
THE OTHER SIDE.

AS for the commonwealth no legal
authority YVES in evidence and no ser.
ious attempt was made to contradict or
deny the facts cited. Later, two or
three law books were sent for by the
commemorative attorney, but they
furnished no direct rulings 60 ups.
the authorities quoted.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
PLAN HOUSING PROGRAM FOR
COLORED PEOPLE.
(Preston News Scrvicel

IPreston News Scrvice)
Birmingham, Ala, May 1S-Con-
tracts are being let by John Marks and
Nat Barker for the erection of score
of six room houses at Forty-second
and Third avenue north. which will
he rented to Negro families, two famj.
lies to house, at a low rental. Plans
are being outlined for the construc.
tion of approximately 30 more houses
near industrial plants in the vicinity
of North Birmingham, which will be
rented to laboring people.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19

Mr.. II. w. Burrell of Cleveland
Ohio, is spending some time in the
city visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. ~ G.. Booker. who has been
III three weeks is so far improved rs
to he out again
Mr.. Henry Robinson, formerly of
South Richmond, but now of New
York City is in the city this week on
business. He will leave in a few days
for the north.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
TINO WHITES AND ONE
COLORED MAN DEAD
IN RACE CLASH

Birmingham, Ala, May 10.-Helena
small town near here is about quiet
nov following one of the most eXcit-
ing scenes ever witnessed in the viii
lage last Tuesday night in which three
men were killed. Two of them white
and one Negro, John King a miner.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
NO CONCEAIaNfENT; NO FRAUD;
NO LOSS TO MECHANICS BANK.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR. MAKES
PLAIN STATEMENT.

Judge d. C. Richardson of the Hust-
lngs Court heard argument last Tues
day afternoon in connection with the
charge against President John Mitch
ell. Jr., OF the Mechanics Savings Bank
of making false entries on the ledger
sheets of the Bank. After able argu
mcnt by the attorneys for President
Mitchell, he over-ruled the motion and
counsel noted an appeal to the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of Virginia.
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
OTHER ARGUMENT.

Then followed Attorney r Lynch
Montague. He dealt exclusively with
the charge in the indictment, show,
ing conclusively that the entry made
upon the books of the bank was not
false entry and that there had not
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19

May I, 1928.
Mr. John Mitchell II,
Richmond, Va,
Dear Sir and Brother:-We are
awfully sorry about the verdict. We
trust the papers are wrong and pray
that something can be and will be
done in your Behalf.
Yesterday evenings paper brought
gloom to our hearts shall do al I
can down here to keep the Orders to-
gether, praying and trusting that
there is some way that something can
be done to help you pray God Will
show and guide you some way out o!
this terrible verdict. remain
Yours in f. G.. b.,
CHARLES III. CLARKE, Jr.,
Richmond planet., 1923-05-19
WISHING Us WELL

South Boston, Va,
May Z, 1928.
Sir John Mitchell, Jr.
Dear Sir -
1 truly hore you are resting as we'll
as usual uhder the present clrcum-
stances. I hope for you well. 1 am
your friend and told the Sirs that
l::d the statement in my pocket.
i like the testimonials. not because
you ere Siv but because 1 wan. fair
I,ay.
Yours in r. G. and B.,
A. ID. RAGLAND.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
SALlNA CRUZ AND
PUERTO MEXICO TO
BE OPENED SOON
First Free Ports in Mexico
May Be Put in Use
Next Month.

Puerto Mexico. Yer, Oct. 13.-Sa-
lima Cruz and Puerto Mexico IL
probably be opened as free ports to
the commerce of the world on No
vember /, and will be the first free
ports in Mexico. The original plan
called for the opening of Guaymas and
the interior zone of Rincon as well
but these latter two will not be ready
for some time.
At Salina Cruz, a great deal OF
dredging was necessary TO make the
harbor safe for ocean liners as it had
become so blocked with sand that even
small vessels were having difficulty
in entering and leaving. The repair
of docks and construction of ware
houses was necessary at both ports to
bring them up to modern harbor stand
ards.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
NEW YORK PUG DUE
TO BATTLE WITH
TORPEON FIGHTER
Fight Cannot Be Held
Without Permission
of Authorities.

Monterey, Mexico, Oct. 10. - The
only bar now to the meeting of Kid
Kelly, New York City prizefighter.
and FL Cargador, Torreon battlcr, is
the consent Of the Monterey authori-
ties.
All arrangements for the twelve
round battle have been concluded with
this exception.
The Monterey council recently ruled
that no boxing bouts of any kind
could be staged in the city and so far
have given no indication that they i'll
tended to waive the ruling.
Kelly is in the citf and is training
for the fight with the Torreon pugii-
list, who has acquired good reputa-
ton with his smuggling tactics.
Mercy Montez, who sas been in
Mexico City for several months. is ex'
pected to stop here while en- route 10
San Antonio.
1t is probable that he will seek a
match with some local scrapper be-
fore proceeding to the United States.
Rodolfo Gaona. one Of the most ce,e'
brated bullfighters of the arena, J.
scheduled to appear in the local bui
ring after an absence of severa
months.
Gaona has large following in Mon
terey and his friends are anxiously
awaiting his appearance.
The Monterey y. NJ. c. A. will hav'
one Of the best gymnasiums in thi'
section as soon as their new buiidin;
is finished.
a new baseball team has taken tn
| field for the winter season.
The new nike will play under tn
name of "Miramer" and is made up o
local athletes of ability.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
COMPANY TO SINK
81 TEST WELLS IN
PANUCO DISTRICT
Seuen Are Drilling, Three
Rigs Up and Others
Planned.

Tampico, Oct. 13.-The Mexican
Seaboard Oil Company is carrying on
one of the most extensive d. ing cam
paigns ever attempted in the Panuco
(heavy oil) district. Tn addition to
seven wells drilling and three rigging
up, locations have been made for % adj
ditional.
Cacalilao is the center Of activity
with four drilling wells; three nearly
ready TO spud and II active locations.
OF these later, Nos. A and As are d.
rect offsets TO No 80. recently COM
plcted for $4,000 barrels while No. 40
is direct offset to well No. -, es.i-
mated as being good for $1,000 barrels
but which has never been pulled upon
for more than COCO barrels daily.
In Tanchecuin where the company Is
nearly ready for the operation of an
eight-ineh flow line and pump station
to handle we'll No. >, 6000-barrel
gauged producer, three wells are drill
ing and ten others have been located
The National Railways is drilling ar
kofiset to No. ) on federal zone property
and has several other locations made
The Mexican Seaboard has 10000
barrels daily production in the Cacal
lao and Tanchecuin now available viii
pump stations built and flow lines laiC
to loading racks on the Panuco rive
but is only pulling on three wells 70
about 1000 barrels daily. sufficient Il
meet present commitments. 1t can af
ford to keep 10000 barrels Of this pro
duction closed in as the wells in ques
lion are so located that they cannot b,
offset by competing companies.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
OUTPUT OF MEXICAN
OIL INCREASES OVER
1,OS7,s94 BARRELS
Nearly All COMPANIES Re.
port Larger Produc-
ton.

Tampico. Oct. 13.-Light and heavy
crude oil. topped crude and distillates
in tank storage in the Tompico district
on September /. totalling 20.T43.157
barrels was an increase Of 1,0S7.Jo4
barrels over the amount in storage a
month previous.
The Huasteca Petroleum Company
Mexican Pete) increased its storage
from 2.03o,Sj0 barrels, August I TO
2,914127 barrels. a good share Of the
increase being topped crude resulting
from increased working Of the gaso-
line refining plant.
The Mexican Eagle showed 49,
000-barrel increase: Sinclair. 10000
barrels and the Transcontinental Pc
troleum Com1any STANDARD of New
Jersey), 100000 barrels.
The greatest loss in storage was
shown bv the Dutch GIe!l with de-
crease Of 100000 barrels which. how
ever. does not represent loss in pro.
ductiOn, but increase in exports over
Withdrawals, during the month.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-14
FEWER WELLS
COMPLETED IN
RECENT MONTH
Seven Producers Brought
In in Southern
District.
NUMBER OF DRY HOLES
Mexican Seahoard Brings
in 25,00o-barrel
Cusher.
NUMBER OF DRY HOLES

Tampico. Oct. 13-Fewer wells were
completed in the Tampico district dur
ing September than in any month this
year. While only seven wells were
completed in the southern eight oily
district, two made new history in the
petroleum industry in Mexico. The
Mexican Seaboard Oil Company COM
pleted the shallowest commercial pro-
Queer in the history Of the game in the
Republic in bringing in Toteco No. 81
for $500 barrels actual gagged produc-
ton from depth of 1887 feet sub-ssa
level. The completion of this well has
affected the produc,.on of the Gulf Oil
Company in the same hacienda. caus-
ing it to drop approximately 1000 bar
rels q day. The Cortez Oil Corpora
ton completed the deepest hole ever
drilled in Mexico when it abandoned
Aguade No. ., dry at 1927 feet. Oper-
atoms in this hacienda have been a
joint affair with the Standard Oil
of New Jersey and have cost $1,000
600 without the slightest success.
The Huasteca Petroleum Company
(Mexican Pete) brought in stripper
at Chinampa, estimated at 1000 bar
rels initial production as we'll as an
other well in Cerro Azul, No. 32-A for
1900 barrels. Other compilations in
the. south field were Toteco 50, Next
can Seaboard, dry; Aqua Nacida No.
Z. same company, also dry. and Trans
continental, salt water well in the old
Amatlan field.
Calcalilao as usual was the center
Of interest in the Panuco district and
was the scene of IA of the &c well:
drilled during the month. Seven Of the
attempts were dry; one a salt water
pletions. The Mexican Seaboart
brought in its well No. 90 for 25.00(
barrels at depth of 1927 feet, ovel
300 feet shallower than the neares
weIl owner by the Dutch Shell, 210 me
tiers TO the east.
Three out of four wells drilled by
the Transcontinental were dry with
the other rated as a 3000-barrel pro.
Queer. The Dutch Shell completed Q
dry hole in Cacalilao; salt water well
in Chijoles Dos and 200-barrel well
in Topila. Among other companies
having compilations were the New Eng
land in Salvasuchi for 5000 barrels
the National Railways at Halcon on
Federal Zone property for 1000 bar
rels; Ell Sol on Federal Zone property
at Salvasuchi for 400 barrels and the
East Coast; Marland Oil, Sinclair,
United States. Mexican. Gulf Oil and
Credito Petroleum for either failures or
wells from % to 5000 barrels output.