OHIO ELKS HOLD ANNUAL
SESSION.
AHuir One Thut Will Long He Remem
bered—Oruml Ball a Dazzling
Event—Had Big Picnic Next
Day.
(Crusader Service.)
East Liverpool Ohio. June 21.—iMore
than two hundred delegates and v*v»t
ors gathered here lor the first annual
session of tire Ohio State Association
ol the Improved Benevolent and Pro
tective Order of Elks of tho World.
Members of Sunbeam Lodge hosts of
the convention, left nothing undone
to make the affair one that w.11 long
be remembered by the visit lug Elks.
The visitors wero guests of Sun
beam Lodge at tliulr Memorial Servic
es on Sunday afternoon at which time
j. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Rul
er delivered tho principal address.
Business sessions were held Monday
When officers for the ensuing year
were elected aud the mooting place
lor the next convention selected. War
reu won over Columbus in a hotly con
tested election. Offleors elected were
J. W. Turk, president; Thomas J. How
atd, vice-president. C. P. Lancaster,
secretary; Leonard H. Foreman, treas
uier.
A gruud ball was held Monday eve
ning in Eagles Hall and on Tuesday
a picnic at Rpck Springs Park, W. Va.
was the center of attraction for the
visitors. - ,v*L»
ANCRUM SCHOOL TURMS
OUT YOUNG MUSICIANS.
(Crusader News Service.)
Boston, Mass., June 21.—Elsie Wooo.
Lewis and Rufus O. lire"* were among
those who receivej diplomas in piano
1‘orte teachers co arse at the Commence
ment Exercises ct the Ancrum School
of Music held in dates Hall, Wednes
day evening June 6. An excellent pro
gram was rendered by the graduates,
assisted by members of the faculty, ad
vanced students and the school orches
tra.
Mr. Brent, who is a graduate of How
ard University will continue his stud
ies at the New England Conservatory.
Mrs. Lewis will return to the Ancrum
School for a post graduate course.
The Ancrum School is one of tne
best known in Massachusetts. It giveb
courses on the following subjects:
Pumo, Pipe Organ, Violin, Voice Cul
ture, Violoncello, Saxaplione, Clarinet
Flute, Cornet, Harmony, Harmonic
Analysis, Counterpoint, Solfeggle.
Theory, Sight Playing, Sight Reading
Transposition, Stage Deportment,
Choir Training, Hand Culture, Italian
French, English Piction.
MANY NEW TEACHERS IN
ATLANTA.
(Preston News Service.)
Atlanta, Ga., June 20.—At tho re
cent meeting of the Board of Educa
tion of Atlanta the following addition
al teachers were elected for the Negro
schools:
Miss Lucillj Holman, Miss Ruby
Ford, Miss Orethn Brooks, Miss Eliza
hiih Williams. Miss Lilli^ijj L. Beav
'e'Fs; Miss Katherine Marion, Miss Nel
lie F. Warner, Miss Inez Bush, Miss
Amelia Hill, Miss Janie Wakefield,
Miss Willie Mae Starr, Miss Hattie
Wimbush, Miss Nellie Brewer, Miss
Mae Ruth Lemons, Miss Flora Bedding
field, Miss Hallie L&ster Warner, Miss
Elcise Simmons; Miss Gladys Althea
Barnes. The following transfers weie
also announced: Miss Minne Wise,
formerly principal of Houston Street
School to be made principal of the
new Irwin Street School and Prof. R.
O. Brown to be made assistant princ*
pal of the same school. Prof. E. L.
Wynn, now principal of Ul4 Mitchell
Street School to be made principal of
the new Edwain P. Ware School and
Miss Ollie Taylor to be made assistant
principal. Principals tor the Houston
Street School and the Mitchell Stteet
School have not been announced.
VACATION SCHOOL IN
NORFOLK IS OPENED.
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; ** (Preston News Service.,
Norfolk Va. June 21.—The Vacation
term of eight weeks’ duration opened
June 18th for the purpose of giving
the following classes of pupils inatruci
tion: i
1. Those who have failed in not \
more than two subjects.
2. Exceptionally bright pupils who!
are capable of doing a full term’s work
during the vacation period. j
Condition pupils and those who
have failed in their studies due to loss
oi time from sickness.
'I he teachers for the summer school
are: Lott Carey School Miss Martha
Wilson; M. E. Anderson; N. B. John
son; M. L. Lee; T. L Williams: J. R.
Dongle and M. M. Taylor; Booker T.
Washington School: Instructors have
not been appointed • yet. It is thougt
that Prof. J. D. Reddick will be prin
cii-nl of the Booker T. Washington
Sraool.
POCAHONTAS LODGE MEMBERS
RALLY TO THE HEAD.
Deputy Johnson in the Foreground.
Pocahontas, Va..
June 9, 1923.
Sli John Mitchell. Jr.,
311 North Fourth St.,
Richmond, Virginia.
Dear Sir and Brother:—Inclosed
are handing you our check for $25.
00 as contributors to Mitchell Defense
Fund. We are familiar with the case
through the papers and we feel that
Sir John Mitchell, Jr., has not com
mitted any crime.
Therefore, we are standing willing
to do any thing that we can. Our fin
ancial aid is at his disposal.
From Trustees of Pocahontas TxhIcc
No 41. K of P
J. W. BETHEL. C. C.
D. C JOHNSON,
Chairman Trustee Board.
U. S. G FROE.
Secretary
P. M. WHITE.
< Treas.
A WORD FROM PORTLAND, ORE.
Tin- Advocate, Leading Colored News
paper of the Northwest.
Portland. Oregon
Mr. John Mitchell. Jr.,
Editor Richmond Planet,
i Richmond, Virginia.
Dour Sir and Contemporary:—We
have read with a deal of Interest the
newspaper Items concerning the fail
ure of the Mechanics Savings Hank.
Wo have read your statements con
cerning your side of the question. And
while we are so far away and not ublo
to he on t.he scene and see things for
ourselves, let us assure you that we
have confidence in your Integrity and
honesty and cannot possibly believe
that you are guilty of the charges al
though declared so In a court of law.
Having lived In the South at least
half of our lives we know something
of tho white man's Justice to educated
high-minded colored people. If you
had been shrtPtless, a do-nothing and a
luit-in-hand Negro, you would have not
only been tolerated but encouraged.
But you are the equal of those men
who seek to down you, und there’s
where the trouble begins. Then, too,
there are those of our own race who
cannot stand to see others of their
kind advance and be something. They
are jeajous, envious and poor things,
ignorant. They would rather eee us
all down than for one to rise above
the other.
we nave been engaged in work to
wards the uplfit of our own and no
sooner than we get our heads "above
tibe water,” get a little recognition
fr-<ra the other side, above that of the
masses, our own becomes the enemy.
It is a hard task; It Is a great sacri
fice this lifting of a race.
We hardly know what to write to
you, but we wanted you to know that
whMe you have been found guilty by
the courts, we do not believe you guil
ty Remember tho' that if there is any
stealing to be done from our people,
let the white man do It. There is not
near the holler if he does it and they
knew it, as there is when one of our
own is suspeoted. (smiles) We are a
funny people, and we sometimes won
der if we are worth saving at so
great a price
Let us know what we can do away
up here to help you. Our better half.
Mrs Cannady is a practicing attorney
here and the other half is still engag
ed in publishing The Advocate. Per
I Ts we could do something. We have
little money, but no doubt we may be
able to collect a small defense fund to
help out. Send us the information we
need because we feel that whatever et
fects one of us no matter where locat
ed. effects us all. We feel your intet
est just as keenly as if we were there
or you up here. With best wishes, we
are,
MR. AND MRS. E. D. CANNADY.
A WORD FROM OJRANGE, VA. 1
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Orange, Va.
June 13, 1923.
Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 1
311 North Fourth SL, ■ 1
Richmond, Virginia.
Dear Sir and Brother:—I can not
f. el satisfied until 1 have expressed to
you my sympathy. Wo are all in this
world to have trouble, and the only
thing to do is to fight bravely to the
end.
I have never dreamed or thought
that you are guilty of the thing with
which you are accused, but continue
to pray and let the Lord lead you and
I feel perfectly safe in saying that
you will come out more than victor
ious .
I am Fraternally yours,
EDWARD THOMS, D. D. G. O.
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A VOICE FROM BRISTOL, VA.
Bristol, Va.-Tenn.,
June 14, 1923.
My Dear Mr. Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor,
311 North 4th Street,
Richmond, Va.,
I want you to know that I am pray
lug fcr you and that my heart, car
ries many sad regrets of you being
the least, worried and wrongfully
treated by a people that cannot
see as it really is.
May God ble^s you. My father and
I are willing to help you in what
ever way we can. You shall always
have our support. I am hoping to sea
you happy again.
Yours sincerely,
MRS. C. B. BANKS,
Bristol, Va.
(Bristol Hotel.)
A VOICE FROM ROANOKE.
Roanoke, Va.,
Juno 11, 1923.
Hon John Mitchell, Jr.,
311 North Fourth St.
Richmond, Virginia.
Dear Sir and Brother: —
Standing as you are upon the block
as the hosts go for your people and the
right of aJl people, listening to the
cruel jeers of those who have forgot
ten their sacred oblignt'on—look!
Amid the dark clouds about yo i
stands the Damon. (Prayer.)Through
and by him the entire race and all
races have stayed the cruel execution
ers o! frighteousncss.
Through Him I shall ever present
your case and your worth to the world
to Go 1 who rewards the life and net
the ce!or. Remember this:
Out. o;' the hottest flame
We obtain pure gold;
Braving the cruelest shame
Proves the noblest Soul.
Ever yotirs in F. O and B..
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ATTORNEY CLIFFORD.
' Mortinsbur?, W. Vf—
June 11. 1923.
Hen. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond. Virginia.
My Dear Friend Mitchell:—
God knows my heart goes out tr
you. I hope this little gift will be ro
ceived in the spirit the Widow’s mite
was. I shall keep my ear to the
ground and if I find a duplication be
necessary, you shall have it.
Mrs. Clifford and her sister. Mrs. C.
F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook
of Howard University, boldly believe
in your honesty. I still have faith in
your Supreme Court in your behalf
With sincere love and beet wishes.
I am very truly yours.
J. R. CLIFFORD.
A VOICE FROM GRAHAM, VA.
Graham. Va.
June 3, 1923.
Sir John Mitcrell, Jr.,
Thinking of you ns a hi other affords
me much pleasure in telling you not
to fear, because I have asked tno
l-'*rd to help you and He has never
failed to help me Please dont doubt
Him. He will save you. Now don’t for
get me and what I have said to you;
don’t thank me. but God. He has for
given you. now be at ease. God is with
you. Now pray for mev.
Your friend,
BRAXTON RODGERS.
Lodge No. 165. K. of P.#
Box 356, Graham. Va.
A VOICE FROM ROXJ3URY, VA.
Roxbury, Va ;
June 10. 1923.
My Dear Mr. Mitchell: —
Inclosed you will find my subscrip-,
ticn to The Planet as I am following
your case with great Interest and do
not care to miss one issue of your val
uable paper. I have been a subscriber
to the Planet for over twenty-five
years and have always had implicit
faith in your honesty and integrity,
and my faith in you is still unshaken.
I If lleve that it is a plot of those who
are Jealous of your progress as a Ne
gro and your ability as a man.
Fight it out Mr. Mitchell, your cau*p
Is the common cause of all. Your peo
pie. the people whom you have loved
and done ro much for. will stand by
you. If all the lawyers, judges and
courts In the world convicted you and
said you were guilty, we would still
believe in you and love you.
“In spite of rock and tempest’s roar.
In spite of false lights on the shore.
Sail cr.. nor fear to 1 reas-; the sea!
Our hearts, our hopes are all with1
the,—
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers.
our tears,
Our faith triumphant o’er our fears,
Air all with thee —or*1 all with thoet *
Sincerely yours.
REUBEN C CARTER.
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A VOICE FROM NEW YORK.
New York City,
June 12. 1923.
Sir Joha Mitchell, Jr„
Enclosed you will find the sum of
One dollar ($1.00. though small ln Its
pi*-c.entation, I trust that you will re
celve it as a token ©f long friendship
and great respect as a friend of my
father for many years.
I trust that the Almighty will corn
fort and uphold you In this strife.
Your friend,
FRANCES POLLARD,
2089 Madison Ave., N. Y. C.
Daughter of Col. W. H. Pollard.
DR. L K. WILLIAMS SPEAKS.
' Great Baptist Leader Pledges
Support.
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Chicago, Illinois,
-flfay 28. 19? i.
Mr. John Mil.-hell, Jr.,
Richmond, Virginia.
My Dear brother:—I am writing to
say that I regret very much to note
the course of the CourtB In respect to
you. We have great confidence in your
ability, slnc?rlty and the unselfish ser
vice that you have rendered to ycur
race, the light of which can not be bo
dimmed by thle oloud of sorrow
through which you are now passing.
We are praying for you and If there
is anything we can do to serve you, do
not heetltate to command me at once.
Very sincerely yours,
L. K. WILLIAMS.
Pres. Nat. Baptist Convention. U. S. A.
HON. JUDSON W. LLYONS, EX
REGISTEiRi OF TREASURY.
Augusta, Gt».,
May 31 1923.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond, Virginia.
My Dear John:—Words are Inade
quate to express my deep and sincere
sympathy for you In your present em
barrassment. No one could make me
believe that you would have deliber
atoly and intentionally mts-used a doi
lar of that money, and I have an abid
ing faith that you will in the end con
vince your bitterest foe that you did
not.
God bless you old friend and giv,.'
you a “safe deliverance.'*
Sincerely yours,
JUDSON W. LYONS.
A VOICE FROM ROANOKE
t
Roanoke, Va.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr,
Editor The Richmond Plant!,
My Dear Sir:—I wish to extend to
you my heart-felt sympathy In the re
garda of racial trouble. I want to s&y
that I have been praying sincerely for
you Blnee your trouble began. I have
never doubted once that, you would get
clear and will never. I feel that
It Is a trial of your faith and I want
you to pray and be a bold soldier. I
am sure that the smoko from the ba*
tie field has nearly cleared away. !
realize I can see It at a distance
through Christ. Summit Court Is In
sympathy with you and also Blooming
Rcse. This Is from a friend untli
death.
Yours truly,
(MR* ) G. S. EDMUXD30N.
A WORD FROM DANVILLE.
Danville, Va.
May 29 192?
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr..
Richmond. Virginia.
Dear Brother:— In this lour ol
your trouble I tal:e this method of ex
press'T-g to you my heart felt sym
pathy With my pen I not only endee.v
or to show you that you have my sym
pnihy. hut my dally prayer Is that you
may have juat'.ce lu your new trial and
r!ght will win
I hnve personally known you since
June ? 9, 1905 and dealt with you
from r business stand point as well
even down to this time without an
unshaken confidence in you and with
your past reputation and square deal
ings. I have been successful in hold
ing together the Lodges in North Dan
vi le District. Although a few have
fallen by the way they regret they
wtre so hasty in so doing.
But with the majority of member^
and friends ns well, we are praying
that you may over come. If God be
for you who can be against you?
Be it ever remembered that ever/
dark cloud has a silver l;nlng.
May God bless you and heaven amil-'
upon you. I remain your friend.
Yours in F. C. and B.,
—G. W. FULTZ.
MADISON STANFIELD SPEAKS.
Roanoke, V&-.
Sii John Mitchell, Jr.,
I was greatly relieved of no little
burden when I read the proceeding*
and results of your trial last Tuesoa*.
I l ave always contended your fidelity
and innocence of ever haring wronged
any man or men. I shall pray Gods
favor upon you as the days go by, hop
in* that all may be made clear and
plain and that the lnnooent may
not be caused to suffer further for the
guilty. I hope to remain yours in F C
and B..
MADISON STANFIELD
SENDS TEN DOLLARS.
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Cumberland, Va.. '
June 4, 1923.
Mr John Mitchell Jr.
My Dear Friend:—I received your*
of a recent daite, which found me well
as 1 hope this will find you, with all
of my best wishes and sympathy for
yo * in your days of trouble, of which
no one, who knows you and studied
you on questions, which were directly
ugainst your interest could believe a
dishonest thought or act could be nt
taelied to your life.
I wish very much to see you. 1
thank you very much for your confi
dence and hope that you may over
come your enemies and triumph with
your usual force and justice. I here
with inclose; check for $10.00.
I am yours truly,
A. M. TOLER
SERGT. Troop D., 9th Cavalry,
RETIRED.
A WORD PROM OHIO.
College Hill, Ohio,
May 28, 1923.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr..
Lear Sir:—I cannot feel satisfied
until I have written you a word of en
courngement. I regret that buch
trouble has befallen you concerning
the bank. I do not feel that you are
guUty of such as happened. A man
of your standing cannot be. I hope
and I trust that you shall over come
your enemies.
Yours truly,
MRS. MINNIE PRICK.
A WORD FROM BOYKINS, VA.
Boykins, Va.,
June 4, 1923.
Mr. John Michell Jr.,
kir-'-—I am Just saying n few words
of consolation to you in tills hour of
trial. We are in one world of trouble
and wo are having it so The Lord Is
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jThe wrong cannot overoomo right
and sad to me to think you put your
«el/ upon the altar and not be accept
jcd. Wo the Boykine Court. Is prnying
;for you to put all your trust In the
God of heaven and bo man once
more time and if any good, we can do
I wo will be more than glad to help.
TVe cannot believe the fqgirt to be
'true nor can I think the that aro
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trying to convict yo uthink so, it 1*
Juet the black heart in them bo don’t be
discouraged for God is not dead, or
ae’eep, pray on. I hope you can win
the race at last. Please Sir accept
these few remarks In the greatest
sympathy. I am one that is praying
fo* you.
—MARY G. TURNER.
A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP. *
( Waterbury, Conn.,
i June 4. 1925.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond Planet.
Richmond, Va.
My Dear Mr. Mitchell :—Having
written you before to express my
sympathy, I am writing now to ex
prees it in a more substantial way. 1
am glad to read in the Planet that a
Defense Club has been organized to
raise funds to defend you and I trust
it will be large enough to defend you
to the highest court of the land if it
becomes necessary. I am from Virgin
ia and you know that means I believe
in fighting until there is no fight
left ’n the adversary. Here is a chance
fcr our people to make a hero of a
Hero, instead of making heroes of
our criminals ns is often the case. 1
trust that we shall be able to not ohl>
raise a fund largo enough to defend
you in your trials, but large enough
to restore to you your home if yon
should loose it. Please find my check
enclosed nnd as long as I hare one
dollar you can have a part.
Yours for success.
—JAS. E. KEFPORD.
—
A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE CO.
I Charlotte C. H.. Vn. !
May 17, 192S.
Mr. John Mitchell, Jr.,
1 My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—I note witn
■very deep regret thnt your request for
a new rial has been denied you and 1
am writing to say that I trust you will
have more favorable consideration
when your case comes up before the
Suprme Court. With renewed aasur
antes of my sympathy,
I ojn Fraternally yours,
J. MURRAY JEFFRESS.
R. W. O. L.
A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, GA
Atlnnta. On.
May 25, 192a.
i Hon. John Mitchell. Jr., Editor,
| Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va.,
j My Dear Brother John—-This Is to ex
press to you my most sincere sympathy 1
I and keenest regret In your unforttt-1
nate dilemma and to assure you of
my unshaken confidence in your in-!
trgritv. I cannot bring myself to he
lieve that you have intentionally de
frauded anybody- -the verdict of tho
court to tho contrary notwithstanding.
I do not beleTo that you in your d eel in
ing years, after having fought foi
the right of your prople, and made the
many sacrifices you have, and as dear
j as the bank of which you were in*
founder, was to you, that yon would
wilfully, wickedly and criminally
t'tirke it down and defraud, the people
you have done so much to uplift.
If I can assist you in any way, I
shall be giad to do It. I am enclosing
you a little check for $10.00, as an evi
dence of my sincerity. I do not know
that you need It, but If you do. I shall
be glad to do more.
With the hope that you may In the
end be vindicated and praying to that
end, I am
Yours very cordially,
—B. J DAVIS, Editor.
A VOI£® FROM CAPE nHAm.ma
Cape Charles Va.
May SO, 1923.
Sir John Mitchell, Jr.,
311 North 4th Street,
Richmond, Va.
^ear Sir and Bro:—We the under*
aign desire to write you a letter to let
you know that we are in deep sym
pathy with you in your great terror
[you are going through, which we sfn
cevely believe is caused by sins or
others. Knowing you as we have for
many years and knowing you have
stood for honesty, Just and right, pria
oiples wo will never believe If all the
world of your enemies should falseiy
We further believe and know the;
you are being tried as Jesus was. Not
for your sins, but for the sins of oth
ers. Wo are praying that all mav he
well with you soon.
, Yours in F. C. and B..
SIR S. J. DOG AN.
DR. D. W. PALMER,
accuse you. that you ever had any otb
er mot’ve than honest*. Just and righi
principle.
FROM PITEBLO. COLORADO.
Pueblo, Colorado.
May 26. 192;r
Sir John Mitchell. Jr..
311 North Fourth Street.
Richmond. Virginia.
My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sat*
news of the Court ruling In your cage
came to mo as a great shock. I was
startled. It Is nothing but prejudice
malice, and enry. If I had the means
I would come to your rescue at once.
Be brave. Let us hope and look for the
best. Mrs. James and I will pray to
the God of heaven, our God for you
He Is a loving God. He will bless’ you
and support you from all harm. We
are your sincere and true friends.
MR. and MRS. L. L. JAMES.
A VOICE FROM RICHMOND.
Richmond, Va.,
i ... June 3, 1923
Mr. Mitchell:—
Flense accept this little token of re
spect. Tt Is small but glevn with the
deepest sympathy. I can only pray
that God in His infinite goodness and
mercy will comfort and uphold you. If
T ern be of any service to you, do not
fail to call upon me.
Your friend, »
MRS. ADELAIDE G THOMPSON.