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MITCHELL DJBFHNSB FUND. .1 Collection .. I 16.lt Newspaperman . 6.00 Editor B, J. Darla, Atlanta.. lO.t# (Collection .... • • 11*W Friend ..... M. F. Longist. Mary F. Owens............*: 1-60 William Jenktna.#...... 1.6i Mrs. Alice Norrell.. «• L. T- Johnson...1.00 Rev. Robert J. Jackaon..... .66 Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge...... ••• R. W. Whiting . 3.00 Mrs. Anglo Burnett. **® Collection . 3.40 Dr A. A. Tennant. 10.00 A Friend . 1*®® W. A. Wilson .. .. 3 00 Jur. Ik Kefford, Waterbury... Conn. 10.00 A Friend . 100 Chester Carter . *-®® A Friend . 1*®® A Friend . *-®®1 A Friend . 100 Thomas Byrd . A Friend . 100 Mis. Harriet Blunt . 100 S. S. S. .. 100 Mrs. Lucy Dabbs. *30 A Friend.J® Mrs. A. G. Thompson . 6.00 Donation . 200.00 Pncahontas Lodge No. 41, K... of P. Pocahontas, Va. 26.00 Lawyer J. R. Clifford.. Martino-, burg. W. Va. 6.00 M. ts Frances Pollard, New .. York, N. Y. l-®° Mrs. Mary L. Johnson . l.Oii Mrs. Annie Sharrah . 1 00 Mrs. Susie T. Winston . 1-°° B. F. Morrell, Jamestown.. R. I. 10.00 Mrs. Elenora Jones. 1® *, Donation . 1®® ®') L. R. Woolridge, Glas-. gow, Va. 6.00 Mrs. Isabella Betts, Sutherlin. Va.. 3 00 Mrs.Mary N. Gay Norfolk ... 2.00 Mrs. Lula Outlaw, Franklin.. . ya . 2..00 Mary S. B. Hill, Farmville, Va. 100 Nettie Grant, Boykins, . 100 Mrs. E B. Brown, Covington. Va. 1-®® Mrs. Lillie Byrd, Newport .... Nevs. . .... •»•••••....... 1.00 Mis. Antoinette Wilkerson, Boy kins . 1-®® Jennie Ferguson, Keeling .... 1-®® Magnolia Johnson, Portsmouth LOO Ella Thomas, Portsmouth- 1-00 William Bowles, Staunton ... 100 Mrs. Annie Ballard. Portsmouth 1.00 M P. Howe, Pocahontas. 1 00 Miss S. L Greenhill, Richmond 1.00 Elizabeth Robinson. 1-00 Mrs. C. B. Banks, Bristol. 1.00 Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Roan oke. 1-®® E M. Fields, Radford. 1-00 Rev. C. L. Stoney, Danville .. 1.0® Mrs. Ada U. Gary. Franklin . . 1.00 Mrs. Mary Williams. Front Royal 100 Mrs. Carrie Winder, Phoebus 1.00 Mrs. Emma Tunstall. Atlee. . . 1.00 Mrs. Emma Gaskins, Winchester 1.00 N. J. Hnliburton, Healing . — Springs . 1-®® Mrs. Ella Locklayer, Roanoke 1.00 Parthenia Manns, Fieldale, ... 1.00 Mrs. M. J. Jones E. Radford.. L.00 Mary E. Turner. Boykins .... 1.00 Mrs. M E. BathelL Almagro .. L00 Mrs. Aur.ie Seay, Blackstone. 1.00 Mrs. N. B. Callahan, Hot ..... Springs . LOO Mrs. Kittle A. Philpott, Martins ville. 100 mrs. j. i). TVitun, .. Bridge . l.OU Mra. Minnie R. Hall. Strasbiirg 1.00 Mrs. Mattie Edmondson, Roan oke . 100 Mrs. Rachel Webb, Portsmouth 1.00 Franklin Court No. 209, Frank lin. Va. 1.00 Mra. Georgia Corway, Manassas 1.00 Mrs. Martha Hines, Danville 60 Mrs. Laura Bush, Covington .. -60 Mrs. E. L. Flemming, Scotta-. burg.bO Mrs. Mary Casey New River .60i Mrs. M. E. Johnakins. Newport News . .50 Mrs. Annie B. Taylor. Staunton .60 Ida Ballard Hampton,.60 Mrs. Ida P. Oliver, Sutherlin. . .60 Mrs. Fannie L. Coleman, South Boston.60 Mrs. Addle Lee, Danville.60 Mrs. Georgia H. Brown, Staun- i ' ?ton, .6*) F rlend .25 Mrs. Laura James, Portsmouth .25 Mrs. Daisy King, Newport News .10 C i:xade Court No. 99, Hot . .. Springs . 10.00 Friend.i. ,f. -.61) George W. Rison. Danville ... 6.05 Charles Clarko West Point . . 1.00 F. E. Puryear, Norfolk . 1.00 Mrs. Nannie L. Patterson, Clif ton Forge . 1.00 William H. Coy.50 Mrs. Mary Thomas. Berryville 1.00 Andrew Jackson. Radford ... .50 Mrs. Mary Woolridge, Glasgow 100 Mrs. Mary J. Aytes. 1.00 Mrs. Clara G. Pervall . 1.09 Mrs. R. E. Wesley . 1.0.) Miss Marie L. Walker . 1.00 W H. Willis . 1.00 Mrs. Lucy Cross. 2.00 George L. Branch . 1.00 Mrs. Henrietta Estes . 1.00 MrP. Malissa Sayles. 1 'j0 Mrs. Rosa Clark . 1.00 Friend . 50 friend . 1.90 Mrj Snllie P'\ge . O') Mrs. Mary Branch . .50 Mrs. E. Goode . .25 Thomas Tinsley . .25 William A. Robinson . .25 F J. Johnson . -26 Mrs. W. E. Williams.25 Friend . .28 IVmps Mary Crlsa . .60 Mr?. Fanny E. Johnston and .. Family . 10.00 M»s. Amelia Davenport. 1.00 Enend . 1.00 Mrs. Senora L. Bowe . 1.00 Old Dominion Club. 8.00 Airs. Harriet Johnson . .10 Airs. Florence Henry. Rrookneal. .50 Mis. Annie Robey, Rrookneal. .25 Mrs. Nancy Hublmrd Rrookneal .50 Mis. Salllc Hubbard. Rrookneal .50 Mrs. Mamie Hamlet Rrookneal .50 Mrs. Martha Bradley, Rrookneal .50 Mrs. Patsie Jones. Brooknenl. . 1.00 Mrs. Sylvia Davis. Rrookneal . . .40 Mrs. I^onie Hubbard. Rrookneal .50 Ptarly Date Court No. 174, ... Franklin. 25.00 Mrs. Katie E. Ixiwry, Petersburg 1.00 WISHING US WELL i A WORD FROM PORTLAND, ORB. Tire Advocate. Leading Colored News paper of the Northw’est. I _ I 0 Portland. Oregon Mr. John Mitchell. Jr., Editor Richmond Planet. Richmond, Virginia. ' Dear Sir and Contemporary:—We have read with a deal of interest the newspaper items concerning the fail ure of the Mechanics Savings Bank. We have read your statements con j coming your side of the question. And | while we are so far away and not able to be on Uio scene and see things for ourselves, let us assure you that we l 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 somethin:, of the white man’s justice to educated higfrminded colored people. If you had been shiftless, a do-nothing and a hat-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, and 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 jealous, envious ami poor things, ignorant. They would rather see us all down than for one to rise above Uie other. We have been engaged in work to wards the uplfit of our own and no sooner than we get our heads "above the water," get a little recognition fr--m the other side, abqve 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 wh’le you have been found guilty by the courts, we do not believe you guil ty Remember tho' that if there Is any stealing to bo 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 suspected. (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 b*i>6 we could do something. We have ldtle 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 inter est just as keenly as if we were thero or you up here. With best wishes, we are, MR. AND MRS. E. D. CANNADY. A WORD FROM ORANGE, VA. Orange, Va, June 13, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North Fourth St., Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir and Brother:—I can not Lei satisfied until I have expressed to you my sympathy. We are all in this world to have trouble, and the only ' thing to do is to fight bravely to the end. I hoYe 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 j I feel perfectly safe in saying that you will come out more than victor ious. Iam Fraternally yours EDWARD THOMS, D. D ’ G. U. A VOICE FROM BRISTOL, VA. Bristol, Va.-Tenn., i June 14, 1923. i My Dear Mr. Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor, [ 311 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va., I want you to know that I am pray ing for you nnd 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 bleos you. My father an l I are willing to help you in what ever way we con. You shall always have our support. I am hoping to sea you happy again. Yours sincerely, MRS. C. B. BANKS, Bristol, Va. (Bristol Hotel.) I A VOICE FROM ROANOKE. Roanoke, Va., June 11, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North Fourth St. Richmond, Virginia. Denr Sir and Brother: — Standing as you are upon the block as the hostage for your people and the right of all people, listening to the cruel Jeers of those wbo have forgot ten their sacred obligation—look! Amid the dark clouds about yoj stands the Damon. (Prayer.)Through and by him the entire race and all races have stayed the cruel execution era ol frighteousness. Through Him I shall ever present your ease and your worth to the world to God wbo rewards the life and not the color. Remember this: Out of the hottest flame We obtain pure gold; Braving the cruelest shame Proves the noblest Soul. Ever yours in F. C and B.. REV. P. G. GRAVELY, 123-7th Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Va. _ \\ It year hair U kinky, ugly N nmppy, V will call k pretty? Miss Florence Collins, one of our race’s most )<eautiful In dies. s-nys that she owes her t>eauty to Hi-Ju Quinine Hair Dressing and Ili-Ja Oint ment. Make Your Hair Beautiful Have hair that falls in soft, silky strands over your shoulders. Have the beautiful straight glistening hair that everybody admires. YOU CAN HAVE IT. Use Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing. Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing is not an ordinary product. 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For several months I have been reading your Jounral, of the trouble with the Mechanics Bank and some of those concernedj and the calling of His Honor, John Mitchell, in question and tue trial before the courts of the city and knowing Mr. Mitchell aa I do from his boyhood days, I feel that it would be a crime for me to he quiet at this p >int. The Colored people of Richmond and vicinity should be congratulated for their stand in the defense of their true and tried leader. Mr. Mitchell has made a life's sacri fice of his energies for bis race and now at this crucial period the race should stand by him. We nre here In the East, but our identity to old Virgin ia will never be laxed. When we can hear and learn from such men as our Dr. T. J. King who lived among us and in whom the whole North has unfnil ing confidence, express himself in bo balf of Mr. Mitchell and In such plaus lb!e manner notwitstandjlng our ac quaintance with Mr. MftchelL, It gives us greater inspiration and courage to of'er ourselves to aid in your efforts t» vindicate Mr. Mitchell before the courts of the land; onr assistance may he meagret hut it will show to the peo pie of our mother State that we are part and parcel of them in every laudable effort and enterprise. There have been evidences enough presented, to the court and a demon stration of the peoples confidence and assurance that not one stock bolder o, depositor in the Mechanics Bank will lose what they have deposited, ar.d a vindication of the character of Mr. Mitchell, to convince any honest, unbias, unprejudiced judge and jury aa to his innocence, to' exonorate him. with an honorable acquittal. It is stated that there are a large number of white citizens who believe in the inocence of Mr. Mitchell. Why don’t they go to the courts and urge a decision in his favor? There seems to be a nigger in the wood pile The prejudice is somewhere. Is it be cause it is said that Mr. Mitchell ran fcr the Governorship of Virginia? Is tbat th$ spirit of color phobia charac terising them? Is it their purpose to condemn him and send him to prison that his character may be blemished, and to have it said that we have the prospective Governor in prison? There seems to he a deep rooted spirit of prej udice somewhere, it. does not seem to I he in our people but Mr. Mitchell may reat assured) that he bas the confl dence of the people of my city and tibe people of the North who know him and if it is the desiTe that we do anything to aid. we offer our services. E. E. JACKSON. D. D., Pastor of Calvary Baptist Churcn. 236 Franklin Street, Norwich, Conn. A WORD FROM FRANKLIN, VA. Franklin, Va., June 28, 1923. Mr. John Miltchell Jr., 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Vu. Dear Brother Mitchell:—We the members of Pearly Gate Court feel that under our obligation we took about nine years ago that this is our time to come to your rescue in prayer and financial aid. So enclosed you will find a check for $25.00 coming from us, your loyal sisters and broth ers. Pearly Gate Court No. 174 of Cal antbe. (MRS.) ADA U. GARY. R. D. I ATTORNEY CLIFFORD. Martinsburf, W. V:*.. June 11, 1923. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond. Virginia. My Dear Friend Mitchell: — God knows my heart goes out to you. I hope this little gift will be re ceived in the spirit the Widow’s mite was. I shall keep my ear to the ground and if I find a duplication ho necessary, you shall have It. Mrs. Clifford and her sister. Mrs. C.1 F. Cook, wife of Prof. Geo. W. Cook of Howard University, boldly believe in your honesty. I still have faith In your Supreme Court in your behalf With sincere love and best wishes, I am very truly yours. J. R CLIFFORD. BE A CHIROPRACTOR ENROLL NOW. NEXT CLASS JULY 16, 1923 EVENING CUSSES. WRITE FOR INFORMATION. RESIDENCE COURSE ONLY. { u. S. COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC &02 N. CALIFORNIA ST. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Specializes in Coal of Tested Quality for Household & Commercial Purposes ANTHRACITE* AND PREPARED COAL FOR HOMES AND THE . CREAM OF THE STEAM COAL FOR FURNACE AND BOILER. NO WASTE - SAVE MONEY BY BUYINe NOW. MADISON 83 AND *4. SOOD! HE IS A BUCK MAH THAT HAS FOUHD A CARGO OF COLD! A BLACK MAN HAS POUND A CARGO OP GOLD-THB LON)G LOST’ Ne$ro or Ethiopian Picture of Christ AND ONE OF THESE PICTURES SHOULD BE IN EACH NEGRO HOME, CHURCH. SCHOOL ROOM, LODGE HALL AND PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE SPECIAL PRICE, for the neat THIRTY DAYS ONLY, will be Fifty Cents ($0.50) EACH or Five Dollar a ($5.00) a Dozen. 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Dear Brother:—In this hour of your trouble I take this method or ex pressing to you my heart felt sym pathy. With my pen I not only endeav or to show you that you have my sym pnthy, but my doily prayer is that you may have justice in your new trial and right will win. l have personally known you since June 19. 1905 and dealt with you from r business stand point as well even down to this time without an unshaken confidence in you and wit'n your past reputation and square deal inga. I have been sucoessful in hold in* together the lodges in North Dan vDJe District}. Although a few have fallen by the way they regret they were so hasty In so doing. But with the majority of member* and friends as well, we are praying that you may over come. If Ood he for you who can he against you? Be it ever remembered th ri f ovor t ! dark cloud tma a silver 1 nlnR. May God bless you and heaven smil*' upon you. I remain your friend. Yours in F. C. and B., —G. W. FULTZ. A WORD FROM 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 e» couragement. I regret that bucti trouble has befallen you concerning ♦ he bank. I do not feel that you are guilty of such as happened. A man of your standing cannot be. I hope and I trust that you shall over corns your enemies. Yours truly, MRjS. MINNIE PRICE. A WORD FROM BOYKINS, VA. Boykins, Va., June 4, 1923. _Tohn Tp Sir:—I am Just saying n few words of consolation to you in this hour ot trial. Wo aro in one world of trouble and we are having it so. Tho Lord Is not dead. Ho lives nnd reigns yet so. The wrong cannot overcome right and sari to mo to think you put your «el» upon the altar and not be accept ed. We the Boykins Court Is praying for you to put nil your trust in the God of heaven nnd be a man once more time and if any good, we can do WO Will ho moro thnn trine fn ht»1n We cannot believe the jMprt to be true nor can I think the oflMFthat are L. 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Hayden’s medicine to all suffering humanity. 1 J. A. PAGE. 4 Auburn Ave., Richmond Va. t > i-. I was cured of a very bad case id Rheumautiem by two bottlea of L. J. Hayden’s wonderful Herb Medl dne, after suffering a long time wita the dreadful diitsase. 1 wae unable to move hand or toot, and after 1 had taken three doses or the med Icine 1 wae able to get out of my bea and walk across the floor, ul only two bottles of the medietas has made me a perfectly well man in every respeot. I cannot give Mr. Lt. J* Hayden too much Dralee for he has don* for me. I hare sent many other suffering ones to him, and they hare also gotten cured. My daughter wan also cured of Rhsuma tlsm and Indigestion by L. J. Bay den’s Herb Medicines at No. 220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. I r<r eemmead Mr. L. J. Hayden as oae it the greatest heaters of the sick an earth. Respectfully, J. D. TAYLOR, 2419 H. Grace St.. Richmond. Va. W. L JOHNSON'S SONS, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS 10 WEST LEIGH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Prompt Service. Orders In or out of the city solicited. The Finest C askets and the Cheapest furnished on short notice. Marriages and Social Functions Also a Specialty. DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE PHONE MADISON 686 trying to convict yo uthink so, It la Just the black heart in them so don’t be | discouraged for God is not dead, or as'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 to* you. —MARY G. TURNER. / A VIRGINIAN SENDS HELP. ' Waterbury, Conn., June 4, m3. 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 press it in a more substantial way. ) 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 .loft *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 onlv raise a fund large enough to defend you In your trials, but largo enough to restore to you your home if you ihould loose it. Please find my check enclosed nnd as long ns I have one dollar you can have a part. Yours for success. —JAS. E. KEFFORD. A VOICE FROM CHARLOTTE CO ., Charlotte C. H.. Va. May 17, 1923. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., j My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—I note wltn very deep regret that 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 aaaur antes of my sympathy, I am Fraternally yours, J. MURRAY JEFFRESS. R W. O. L. A VOICE FROM ATLANTA, OA Atlanta, Ga. May 26. 1923. Hon. John Mitchell. Jr., Editor, j Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va., My Dear Brother John—This is to ox press to you my most sincere sympathy and keenest regret in your unfortu nate dilemma nnd to assure you of my unshaken confidence in your in tegrity. I cannot bring myself to be lieve that you have intentionally de frauded anybody—the verdict of the court to the contrary notwithstanding. I do not. believe that you in your declin ing years, after having fought foi the right of your people, and made the many sacrifices you have, and as dear as the bank of which you were tn*. founder, was to you, that you would wilfully, wickedly and criminally stirke It down aad defraud the peop.e you have done so much to uplift. If I can assist you in any way, I shall be glad to do It. I am enclosing you a little check for $10.00. as an evl dence of my sincerity. I do not know that you need It, but If you do, I shell he 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 VOICE FROM CAPES nw«HT.na Cap© Charles Va. May 30, 1923. Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir and Bro:—We the under sign desire to write you a letter to let you know that we are in deep sym pathy with you in your great terror I you are going through, which we sin ce; ely believe i9 caused by sins of others. Knowing you as we have for • many years and knowing you have stood for honesty, Just and right, priu oiples we will never believe if all the world of your enemies should falsely Wo further believe and know that you aro being tried ns Jesus was. Not for your sins, blit for the sins of oth er*. We aro praying that all may he well with you soon. , Yours in F. C. and B., SIR S. J. LOGAN. DR. D. W. PALMER, accuse you, that you ever had any oth ’ er motive than honest*, Just and right principle. FROM PUEBIX). COLORADO. Pueblo, Colorado, „ May 26, 192* Sir John Mitchell, Jr., 311 North Fourth Street:. * Richmond, Virg:nia My Dear Mr. Mitchell:—The sau newa of the Court ruling In your cage came to me ns a great shock. I was startled. It is nothing but prejudice malice, and envy. 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 Ood of heaven, our God for you* He is a loving God. He will bles« you and support you from all harm. We are your sincere and true fr'ends. MR. and MRS. L L. JAMBS, ( A VOICE FROM RICHMOND. Richmond. Va., < June 3, 1923. Mr Mitchell:— Flense accept this little token of re spect. It Is small but glevn with the deepest sympathy. I can only pray thot Ood in His infinite goodness and mercy will comfort and uphold you. If I cen be of any service to you. do not fall 10 call upon me. , Your friend, MRS. ADELAIDE O. THOMPSON.