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THE RICHMOND PLANET EDITOR MITCHELL TRAVELS. He Visits Norfolk. In a Pulpit at Last. Across Hampton Roads. The German Cruiser The Great Fighting Dreadnaught An Interesting Narrative. EDITOR M He Visits Nor- Across The German Cru- naught I left Richmond, via C. and O. R. R at 4 P. M. last Sunday for Norfolk. After I had settled myself down in that "seat of down" in the parlor car, I proceeded to read the Bible, incident with my promised discussion that night of "The Hand-writing on the Wall." There was no further in- dents in connection with the 'rip to Newport News, Va. Arriving at the wharf, we boarded the C. and O. steam er. We looked over towards the great Newport News Dry Dock in a vain effort to see the German cruiser, the Prinz Eltel Friedrich, but we were unable to do so. THAT BRACING SEA AIR. The trip across was uneventful. The bracing sea air was a God-sent blessing to me. I remained on deck during the entire trip across. Arriving at Norfolk I saw the familiar faces of Mr. William H. Thorgood and Major William H. Tyler. I entered a waiting automobile and a few moments later was in Mr. Thorgood's roadside where many members of the Order of Knights of Pythias were waiting to groet me. Mr. Thorgood's sister acted as hostess. I was soon seated at the dinner table. FOUND THE APPETITE For some time, I had lost my appetite, but on this Sunday evening I found it. Mr. Samuel L. Tucker served the repast. Seated at the table were also Sergeant T. W. Smith Lieutenant G. W. Williams, Lieutenant C. G. Davis, Sergeant G. W. Perkins, Major William H. Tyler, Mr Samuel L. Tucker. I was to be at the St. John's A. M. E. Church at 7:30 and when I entered the Church, I found the galleries filled with an expectant audience, while on the main floor, all the seats that had not been specially reserved were like wise occupied. DR. HUNTER'S PULPIT Rev. Dr. E. H. Hunter, the able and energetic pastor, on whose invitation I had come, advanced to meet me. It is needless here for me to further describe the scene. The main auditorium and galleries had standing room at a premium and when I spoke, the Chautauqua salute given made a deep impression upon me. I was in the midst of my friends. When the time came me to speak, it was 9:15 and from information previously given, I was under the impression that it was time for me to announce the benediction. A "LAY" SERMON But Rev. Dr. Hunter informed the congregation that I was to deliver a "lay sermon," that he had just had me in a concession meeting and that I could proceed. His commendation and laudation of me afforded some embarrassment, but I proceeded to take about forty-five minutes of those colored folks' time. I spoke to their infinite satisfaction and my own. When I concluded and I the last word had been many friends crowded around me. When I reached the door a delegation of Pythians were out there to consult me on matters pertaining to the Order of Knights of Pythias. MANY DELEGATIONS. When I reached the Thorogood residence, another delegation was waiting to consult me on affairs pertaining to the Order of Knights of Pythias. When I was well under way there, a tap on the door and a messenger sent word that another delegation was downstairs to see me pertaining to affairs of the Knights of Pythias. Finally, I saw all of them and with promises and rulings, I finally succeeded in getting into that Thorogooded, where I left my troubles, trials and tribulations in my shoes and took with me my hopes of happiness for the future. I slent, the "sleep of the just." IN THE MORNING, TOO. I awoke early, but I did not get up until 7:30. Mr. Thorogood came into the room and later Major William H. Tyler. They wanted me to wait for breakfast, but I decided to take a walk and later'all of us reached a restaurant, where oysters and tea were served to brighten us up. When I finally left my friends at the C. and O. wharf, I waved to them an acue. I (CONTINUED ON 5TH PAGE.) Daville, Va., March 22, 1915. Dear Sir, Virginia Baptists State Convention Just seven weeks will bring to Danville, Va., perhaps the biggest crowd of Baptist leaders and laymen ever assembled in a religious state body. The brethren of many places within and without the State are getting in a hurry. We want five hundred churches represented in Danville. We regard every Bapt. Church as a local body in Christ, however small it may be. And besides all the larger churches present, we are looking for the greatest number of small churches that ever met in this August body. All the convention leaders are doing their best to make this Danville meeting a record breaker. We fire proud so hear so favorably from many of our moderators of association. They tell me that they are not going to let the state do anything that they can do. And we are waiting for brethren who have not spoken to speak. Brethren, speak; do speak; speak now. I was in Ranville the first Sunday in this month and met our leaders there. Monday I had a special conference with them in their Ministers' meeting and they told me to say that Roanoke and all the South-west will be heard from in Danville. Monday afternoon I met Rev. Paterson, Spencer, Craig and Terry at Buchanan and they want everybody to know that they are at the work. While the apostles of Clifton Forge, Drs. White, Stephens and others are lining up that part of the State. They gave me a great meeting on Monday night. From there I came to Stallton to preach on Tuesday night for Ebenezer and Wednesday night for Mr. Zion. We will serve at Leroy Park. I was unable to serve either Dr. White preached a powerful sermon at Ebenezer in my stead. Ebenezer pledged not less than fifty dollars, through her able pastor. And Zion's brother told me not to fear for they will make good as usual. Being sick also prevented my preaching at Amherst C. H. for Rev. Goode and his flock. But we are looking for Amherst to rise and shine this year, for she has excellent men. We want many of Amherst churches represented in Danville. We hope to go to Nelson county in a few days and expect that county will also do her duty. We want every county that has a convention church in Virginia to be represented in the May meeting. Brethren, come to Danville. Next Wednesday the official program of the Convention will be made out and we hope as the brethren are called on to serve they will answer the Corresponding Secretary on the matter as soon as they hear from him. I am yours for $12,000 in Danville, A. A. GALVIN, President. Dedicatory Services at. Leigh St. Memorial Sunday, March 28, 1915—Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject, "Sainthood," Eph. 4:1 and 5:3. 2:30 P. M.—Grand Rally by the Junior Epworth League, Mrs. E. C. Eldridge, Supt. 7:00 P. M.—Services of the Senior Epworth League. Special programme will be rendered. Mrs. M. M. Bunn, President. 8:00 P. M.—The rendition of the Beautiful City, under the direction of Mme. Helen A. Cooper, of Baltimore, Md. 50 voices in the cast. Silver offering. All are welcome. The Rev. E. M. Mitchell, Pastor Mrs. M. M. Bunn, Secretary. Mrs. Louela Hopkins and son, Willie are spending a week with Mr. Sim Yurley, 3906 Lester St. Mrs Hopkins brother, and will stop over in Rocky Mount, N. C., with her brother Willie for a short stay. Will return home Wednesday next. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1915 FLOYD ROSS HE DID NOT APPEAR G. Worthy Master Floyd Ross' Bond Forfeited. TO BE CALLED AGAIN. The case of Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross was called in the Hustings Court last Tuesday. He was charged with the embezzlement of the funds of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. The prosecution was ready to go into the trial and all of the True Reformers onboard were present. When the call of the case was made, there was no answer to the call for the defendant. His counsel, Hon. H. M. Smith, J.D., informed the Court that his client intended to be present, but had been detained for some cause. He asked that the case be postponed. JUDGE RICHARDSON'S RULING Attorney L. O. Wendenburg was present to assist Commonwealth Attorney Minetree Folkes. It is needless to say that there was something of a sensation. Judge D. C. Richardson was apparently displeased and he decided to declare the bond of Floyd Ross forfeited and directed that a process be issued for his prehension. Attorney Smith succeeded in having the matter go over until April 19th, 1915, at which time Floyd Ross' bondsmen promise to produce him. Mr. William Miller, proprietor of Miller's Hotel, AT FIFTH STREET. There was a large crowd last Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. W. H. Skipwith, the great evangelist. The Fifth St. Baptist church was filled and the exercises were inspiring. He spoke on "The Mothers and Fathers of Yesterday and Today." and took as his theme "The Home." His text was from Gen. 18:19. The collection lifted was for the benefit of the Carpet Club of which Mrs. Redd is chairman. Rev. J. J. Nickerson preached in the morning and at night to appreciative audiences. He returned to Williamsburg Monday morning. Harry Burleigh, the Celebrated Baritone to Appear in Richmond Soon. In the City Auditorium, Monday, April 19th, at 8:30 P. M. the people of Richmond will be given the rare privilege of seeing and hearing the greatest of all Negro singers, Mr. Harry T. Burleigh. This colored artist whose reputation as a singer and composer of music covers all of America and most of Europe, will be presented to the people of Richmond by the Sabbath Gleeb, which club will assist him on this occasion. It was Mr. Burleigh who rendered that beautiful solo, Calvary, with so much effect at the funeral services of Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan. Read what one of the greatest musicians of all times wrote to our artist, "That person you composed show a genius artistic dimension and it has given me great pleasure to hear them rendered by yourself," Paderowski. Avail yourself of this unusual opportunity and hear Mr. Burleigh on April 19th at the City Auditorium, Tickets will be on sale at R. B. Sampson's Barber Shop, 523 N. Second Street, Tickets, 25c, 35c, and 50c. Miss Maria Howard left. for her home in Fredericksburg, Va. this week DR. W. F. GRAHAM STILL ON FIRING LINE DR. W. F. GRAHAM STILL ON FIRING LINE Philadelphia, March 22. 1915. Editor of The Richmond Plapot: Editor of The Richmond Pitpnet: Let me speak a word for our May Convention. My dear brethren, the Virginia Baptist State Convention this year is forty-eight years old. I have been with you thirty-two years, so that the history of our Convention is a part of my life.-Indeed, I regard it as one of the most valuable parts of my life. As I look back sometimes as I often do, I find back obbing, exulting, not to say ostatic, emotional feelings in recalling the various sessions of the Convention during all these years. The spirit of our body comes before me. Thirty-two years ago! I met the first session in the old First Baptist Church, of Richmond, Va. MINISTERIAL LEADERS: There comes before me now, men like James H. Holmes, Richard Wells, William Troy, Fields Cook, S. W. Madden, Father King of Norfolk, Richard Spiller P. F. Morris, Father Jimison P. F. Morris, J. M. Armstead, J. E. Jones,-oh! john! oh! john! oh! john! were vling with one another in efforts to advance the cause of the Master and to make a way for a race who had so recently come out of slavery. Those men said and did some great things in those days; one of the greatest by them was the bringing into existence of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, which is now the pride of the Negro Baptists of the country. Her sons and daughters are now scattered throughout the broad laud, preaching, teaching, practicing medicine and law, merchandising, farming and making themselves felt in most venues of civility in New York. We are an all-inclusive grand results following the labors of the fathers. Many of the best ones now sleep in their graves, but a few of the old guards, reinforced by the mighty giants and heroes who have graduated from our great institute of learning, are left to perpetuate the legacy, no one to pass away, we carry good news to Heaven gone before. I am sure Gregory W. Hayes made a splendid report. THE DEAD REJOICE. I am sure B. F. Fox made Hayes' heart shout for joy, and no doubt R. H. Bowling, with all of his eloquence and beautiful power of expression, met Hayes and Fox and they three rejoiced in Heaven over the reports from the world below. C. H. Phillips and W. L. Taylor carried other reports of great victory. Soon some of the rest of us will be going that way. Shall we carry good news? The way to answer the question is to meet in Daunville, Va. May the 12th every one of us with splendid financial support of our work. The brethren in Pennsylvania are bestirling themselves. WILL HEAR FROM THEM You will hear from them. Moore, Robinson, Parks, Moses, Hall, S. J. Jones, W. E. Jones, C. C. Scott, N. H. Hester, R. W. Goff, W. A. Creditt, J. C. Brown, J. R. Bennett, H. W. Johnson, our noble president, Norton Winston, H. H. Mitchell, Mackenzie Allen—all of these Philadelphia brethren declare that Virginia. Seminary; must live. New York will be there. Pittsburgh be there. New Jersey will be there. Norton will be ourselves for the mighty Convention. Holy Trinity Baptist Church will be on hand with $200. S. J. Jones, Moderator of the Eastern Baptist Association is calling for formal and official recognition of our work this year. Brethren, we are coming. WANT TO HARNESS HIM AGAIN I motion that The Richmond Planet will be endorsed as our secular organ, and that the Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. will be requested to take his rightful position again on the Board of Trustees, am sure this motion will be approved by Rev. W. W. Brown, of New York. Once more, brethren, we are coming. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 24, 1912. of PLANET, published weekly, at Richmond, Virginia, for April 1, 1915 Editor, John Mitchell, Jr. Managing Editor, John Mitchell, Jr. Business Manager, John Mitchell, Jr. Publisher, John Mitchell, Jr. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. S sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of March, 1915. J. THOMAS HEWIN, Notary Public. His commission expires April 8, 1918 SPOKE IN NORFOLK Crowd Throngs St. Johns A. M. E. Church. Unique Subject for an Editor. Great Success of Men's Norfolk, Va., Meh. 22, 1912. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics Savings Bank and Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia was greeted by an audience last night at the St. John's A. M. E. church that packed that spacious edifice from the rostrum to the doors. Standing room was at a premium both in the galleries and on the main floor. The greeting extended to the speaker was of a kind that any would have been proud. When someone proposed the Chauquaita quatuor, there was a response that would have pleased any speaker. The occasion was a platform meeting of the young men of the church. Mr. James M. Collins, superintendent of the Sunday school, was master of ceremonies. It was remarkable sight to see the Sunday School Orchestra rendering selections. The bass violin, the violin, the cornet, the other musical instruments were made to do religious service. Pilgrim's Chorus from I. Lomardi, G. Verdi by the Orchestra. "Go Forward, Christian Soldiers," Farmer. REV. DR. HUNTER'S INTRODUC TORY REMARKS. The hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers" was sung by the congregation. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Trower. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Trower. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Trower. The scripture Lesson was read, "I Have Set Watchmen Upon Thy Walls." was sung by the Male Choir. The Sunday school orchestra rendered "The Guardian Angel." Then came the announcements, "Rise, Imperial Salem" was sung by the Male choir. Rev. E. Trower then announced that to him had been assigned the task of introducing Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. He told of his acquaintance ship with him and spoke or his great service for the race. He paid to him a glowing tribute and announced that he would preach a "lay" sermon. PRODICAL APPLICATION Mr. Mitchell made humorous remarks at the outset and then proceeded to speak on "The Hand-Writing on the Wall or Improper Conduct and its Punishment." He portrayed in vivid language the scene at the great feast of Belshazzar, using his handkerchief to hide a part of his hand in describing the scene of the fingers of a man's hand writing on the wall. The audience listened with rapt attention as he brought home the application and showed how each member would be weighed for chances to see if they were found wanting. He told of the achievements of the colored people showing that those in the State of Virginia paid taxes on property, real and personal, to the amount of $34, 743,656. The colored people of Richmond pay taxes on property valued at $3,180,662. INTERESTING INFORMATION The colored people of Portsmouth pay taxes on property valued at $714,280 and those of Norfolk to the value of $1,079,030. These people were penniless at the close of the Civil War and they have not been weighed in the balances and found wanting. Mr. Mitchell spoke about forty minutes and closed his remarks with a humorous recital. The audience were enthusiastic over the adductions. The collection had been later prior to the address of Mr. Mitchell and there was a generous response. Benediction was announced and about 10 o'clock the last word was said. JONES-WILLIAMS Mrs. Mary L. Williams announces the marriage of her daughter, Lillian Edith, to Mr. William Henry Jones. The ceremony will be performed on Tuesday evening, March 30th, 1915, at 9 o'clock, at 508 W. Baker Street. Friends are invited. No cards. 2t DR. BROOKS TO PREACH. Rov. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., will preach at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Sunday, March 28, 1915 at M. The public is invited to hear hlp. WANTED--High School, Music, Domestic Art and Domestic Science Instructors. F. P. G., Box 275, Ocala, Fla. To Speak under Auspices of Pythians and Courts. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, who was reappointed to that office, President Woodrow Wilson and who has the unique distinction of having been unanimously endorsed for the position by the bar of the District of Columbia, although he is a colored jurist will speak at the City Auditorium tomorrow (Sunday) at 3:30 P. M. under the auspices of the Order of Knights of Pythians of this city. A fine program has been arranged and the public is invited to be present. Admission free. Evangelist Skipwith Now On the First Baptist Church, South Rich. mond. Dr. A. Binga, pastor. mental pastor. The International preacher and singer is now with us and expects to remain until April 7th, thus which time we expect to give the devil a good liking. Some forty souls have already professed faith in 6&d and are these meetings close to have to five times as many more. You are among them. Our brother is preaching and singing to a large and appreciative audience every night. WILL SPEAK IN PITTSBURGH. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., has accepted an invitation to speak in Pittsburgh, Pa. Tuesday night, April 20th, 1915 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. His subject will be "Those Five Talents." Dead, But Not Forgotten. On March 13, 1915, our well beloved and highly esteemed Sir Knight James Scruggs, one of the charter members of Lexington Lodge, No. 104, K. of P., departed this life. He was a true and faithful Sir Knight, always ready to do anything for the good of the order that he held. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in His All-wise Providence, to call from labor to reward our much loved Sir Knight. Resolved, First. That we bew in humble submission to the will of Him that doeth all things right. Resolved, Second. That we extend to the family our sympathy and commend them to God, who is able to save all that will trust him. Resolved, Third. That we have lost all that we need to Knight, whose death we most deeply feel. Resolved, Fourth. That our chart he draped in mourning for 30 days. Resolved, Fifth. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and one to The Richmond Planet for publication and one be spread on the minutes of our lodge. Sleep on, dear Sir Knight, sleep and take your rest; we loved you well, but Jesus loved you best. Done by order of Lexington Lodge No. 104, K. of P. Committee, R. Gooch, J. W. Brooks Ernest Lewis. UNIVERSITY SUMMER Normal and Ministers Institute The Summer Normal at Virginia Union University will be held from June 21st to July 31st, giving a six weeks' session, like the best white summer normals. All subjects needed for the summer school pro- fessional certificates, and all subje- cils required for the State examinations will be given. Extra classes in any regular college or high school sub- ject will be given on application of five students desiring. A Minister's Institute will be held for two weeks. June 21st to July 24. Five courses of lectures or visual sub- jects will be given by professors and leading pastors. A certificate will be given to those who attend all the lectures and do faithful work. MME. SLADE AT 5TH ST. Madame Anna Lee Shade, the dramatic Reader and Playwright of Washington, D. C. will appear at the Fifth Street Bantist Church, Monday, March 29th, 1915, at 8:30 P. M. under the auspices of the Pew Club of said Church. Madame Shade comes highly recommended by some of the best critics of the country. Admission, ten cents. Come out and hear her. THAT ANTI- SEGREGATION MEETING Largely Attended Meeting at Hippodrome Theatre. TO FIGHT SEGREGATION The anti-segregation mooting hold last Sunday afternoon at the Hippodrome Theatre was a success. The attorneys made eloquent addresses stating plainly their bases of contention and their hope for success. Attorney Alfred D. Cohen is senior counsel in the case and Attorney J. R. Pollard is associated with him. The case has been argued in the Supreme Court, and they have great hopes of a successful conclusion of the issues raised. The following report has been furnished by Treasurer George W. Bragg of the arm of Bragg Broos. Amount donated at the meeting, $21.69. Sought for $1 raise amounts indicated. P. J. Williams, 626 N. 4th St. $2 Frank Monroe, 5 E. Orango St. $6 J. T. Carter, 515 St. James St. $5.00. H. C. Thompson, 1029 St. John St., $1.00. H. J. Faulk, 307 East Leigh St., $1.00. W. H. Jackson, 805 North 5th St. $10.00. P. R. Dawson, 205 E. Clay St. $2. M. E. Callahan, 730 North 5th St. $3.00. S. Johnson, 202 W. Federal St. $5.00. J. W. Rutledge, 526 N. Second St. ? James Cox, $14 Louisiana St. Fulton, $3.00. J. O. Lewis, 1151 N. 5th St. $2. Wills Eise, 755. Anna R. Cooper, M. D., 811 State St., Fulton, $5.00. P. J. Henry, 1106 W. Leigh St., 75c, paid. Persons who desire to contribute can send the money to George W. Bragg, Treasurer, 506 N. Second St. Monmouth, Va. They can call him up and he will wait on them. Every one would do well to aid this worthy cause. HOVEY PARK PICK-UPS Coach Winston is daily carrying his charges through a severe grilling preparatory to the Hampton game here on Easter Monday. It is amazing to note the shortness of time it required to round the men into shape. There are not even any sore arms or charley horses on docket. Richmond should be proud of the fact that they have the distinct honor of possessing the best athletic park of any colored school in the country. There is only one other fenced park, but that one is not nearly as even nor as large as Hovey Park. Manager Buckner has seen fit to cancel the trip to Lawrenceville on March 27. That makes the first game from home at V. N. I. I. on April third. The same old call of "Come on, Jass, Old Boy! Speed 'em Jasper!" is heard this season—only its Beechor instead of Nash, who's doing the calling. And Jass is speeding them over the same as ever. Richmond fans will think of Steve Griffin, who played second on the local league team a few years ago when they see Cant. Daniel eating 'em up at that sack. Nothing is too hot for the One Hue to handle at short. (True is translated Hueless in English.) Sam Taylor is still referred to as the "most stretchedness" player holding the initial sack in any colored school. FOR SALE! House and barn and 25 acres. 12 miles west of Richmond. $265.00. Address, PLANET. Now Running at the Hippodrome Theatre ZUDORA In the Twenty Million Dollar Mystery By HAROLD MACGRATH Copyright, 1914 and 1915, by Harold MacGrath Zudora is left an orphan at an early age. Her father is killed in a gold mine. Zudora and the fortune from the mine, which grown to be worth $300,000, are left in the guildship of Frank Keenel. Zudora's mother's brother, who has set himself up as a Hindu mystic and is known as Hassam All, he decides that Zudora must die before she can have a chance to come into possession of her money, so that she may help her. Zudora All then an obstacle to his scheme in the person of John Storm, a young lawyer, for whom Zudora has taken a fancy, and, he commands the girl to put the man out of her mind. Zudora insists that if she cannot marry Storm she will marry no one. "Well, well," says Hassam All, "solve my next twenty cases and you can marry him; fail in a single case and you must renounce him." Zudora urvels a mystery and was her brother in which John Storm is saved from being convicted of a murder instigated by Hassam All himself. Zudora and Hassam All visit Nabok Shan's house, where sleep overcomes every one whenever Nabok attempts to marry a princess. Storm, seeking Zudora, is made a prisoner. Zudora folls Nabok Shan, restores the princess to her original lover and saves Storm from death. Storm finds Nabok Shan his secret. Storm informs Zudora that his life is being attempted frequently. Storm suspects Hassam All. Storm is arrested for stealing the diamond maker gems that Zudora discovers the real thieves—a pair of mica. The negro help employed on Storm's father's farm are fleeing because a great skeleton hand appears at night upon a him. Storm helps by Storm in his investigation. But Zudora learns that her uncle has employed Jimmy Holton, a half witted man, thus to annoy Storm's parents. Zudora finds Holton operating a big magic lantern and is attacked by him. Storm appears and saves her. Hassam All asks Zudora to find a gem lost by two mysterious old men. Zudora gets a photograph of the gem and it burns in her hand. An old house is mined by Hassam All. Zudora is lured-there and narrowly escape destruction when the house blows up. John McWinter, endeavoring to trap and kill George Smith, is killed himself, and Smith is charged with murder. Hassam All compires to have John Storm meet the same fate as McWinter, and he and storm are overcome by powerful fumes. Hassam's own dog trapped and killed him and saves Smith from a band of lynchers. An inventor blows up a submarine with a powerful heat ray which he sends through water. Hassam All sends Zudora to a photographer directly beneath the inventor's laboratory and orders the inventor to kill her. Zudora gets a warning, he is killed, the heat ray machine is destroyed, and the photographer after a quarrel with Hassam All, is found dead in the river. Wu Chang prevents Zudora's slapment with John Storm by hypnotizing her, and he and Hassam All attempt to smuggle her out of the country. This plot is frustrated by Storm. Haird, Hassam All's double, falls in love with Hassam All's friend and Simei. Val kidnaps Zudora and the Van Wink child. Storm rescues them, and Hassam All dies. With Hamam Ali All dead Zudora is released on her pledge to solve twenty cases. She confronts, however, the greatest mystery of all, which is the mystery of her own life, and the ambition to secure the own life. Zudora left her great photo serial being shown in the leading moving picture theaters by the Thanhouer Film Corporation Among those participating are Marguerite Show, Mary Elizabeth Forbes, James Cruze, in the new, role of reporter-hero, Sidney Brakey and Frank Farrington. The film shows the papers Zudora finds that her father left her an interest in a diamond mine, and Blum and flair both lend assistance in trying to regain for her possession of this estate which is being appropriated by Rogues under the leadership of Mdu. Du Mu. They plan to fighten Zudora so that she can be kidnap Zudora and Howard, the mine superintendent, and put them in a private theatre asylum. A Raid on a Madhouse WHEN John Storm realized that Zudora was gone, abducted in her nightgown, with only a comfortable to shield her from the cold, he was stuped, ned. And he had laughed at her for her forebodings, her talk about evil stars. Who could have done it? Where could they have taken her? Were the diamond people back of it? Was this move intended to frighten Zudora or really make away with her? He was in a state of collapse and of half a mind to start out and just hunt for the woman he loved, having neither direction nor plan of action. He only sensed the feeling that she needed him and that he must go to her. Then his gaze happened to fall to the floor, where it rested upon an envelope. Absent mindedly be stooped and picked it up, but without glancing at the superscription. They might be hurting her; she might be dead. By and by he saw the address. Who was J. W. Bruce? Idly he looked for the postmark—and became galvanised into life. Africa! This envelope had been postmarked Africa. Heily, he drew out the contents and read it. It was signed by Henry Howard, the superintendent of the diamond mines. In this letter Howard complained that he believed the rightful bear was being deprived of what was here and that he demanded an understanding that would leave no further doubt in his mind. That was sufficient for John. The impression had realised that they must CHAPTER XIII on thin ice and had struck the first blow. And what a blow! Gentle Zudora, a prisoner God alone knew where, subject to threats and possibly abuse! Oh, they should pay in blood! John swore as he pictured these things in his mind. Mrs. Ramsey came in. "What is it?" she asked, noting the wild anger in his face. "It's the diamond business. They've taken the first trick." "But they didn't take the diamonds," said Mrs. Ramsey, opening her hands. "They threw the flower pot to the floor, but did not look at the dirt. Where shall we put them? Wouldn't it be better if we deposited them at a bank?" "We can't do that until we have established our right to them. I've got THE He Was in a State of Collapse. an idea. We'll hide them in the phonograph machine in one of the record files. It's the last place any one would look for them. Now, I'm off to see Hunt. You sleep in Zudora's room tonight. They may come back to have another look for the stones. If any one enters about. Don't feel any qualms. Shoot and shoot to kill. "I may not shoot straight, but I'll shoot." When Storm entered Hunt's office he found that individual calmly fling away at a key. He paid no attention to Storm until he had notched the key to his satisfaction. "Well?" "Zudora's been abducted." "I thought maybe she would be." "And you made no effort to prevent it." "My boy, could I tell just where they'd start the game? Howard is also missing. They're noools we are dealing with. At the start they get the real owner of the mine and the superintendent. Now, what's that you've got in your hand?" "A letter I found on the floor in Zudora's room. Moreover, it's addressed to J. W. Bruce and signed Henry Howard." "Hit! That's something like it. So Bruce himself was mixed up in it, eh? Must feel the pinch to take a risk like this." Hunt read the letter. "Him! This man Howard seems to be a white man. He probably barked THE Two, Nurse Mad Bullied Zudora Without Success. when he landed and they've boxed him up somewhere. And I shouldn't be pursued if Zudora was next door. Just keep your ear on him. They will not hurt her to say attack. They won't dare until they know they are okay. Cheer up, Storm. Well, unwind the good. -Be you know what I'm going to do?" "What?" "Bend Jim Beaird to Africa to look over the whole business, old documents, the output, past and present all the loose ends of the game. Mean" M "Try it," said Mme. Du Val. time we'll prowl around for Zudora. Wherever they have put her you can take my word for it they'll be mighty; cautious for a week or so in going in that direction. Now, I know what you want to do. "You want me to go and arrest Bruce. No, thank you. I want our friend Bruce free to come and go as be please. Sooner or later he'll gain courage enough to go and see how the fair captive is making out, and then we'll learn something. "I know it's a tough job to have to sit still when the woman you love is in durance ville. But a single false move on our part, might be fatal. These people are desperate. I've begun to get a glimmer of that fact." "How long will we have to wait?" "That's up in the air, my boy. You can't rush out and do the work in ten minutes. It may be weeks, even months. But in the end we'll come out on top. But I'm going to ask you on your oath not to make any move without consulting me. 'Promise!' "I promise," said Storm reluctantly. "My business is catching crooks, just as your is sending them over the route or getting them off, as the case may be. I look at this as a long game. To be played with the utmost care. Now we'll go and root out Baldr. THE LIFE OF MARY C. MAYER All the White Baird's Eyes Were at the Window. We'll pay his expenses with a fat bonus, and he'll get a good Sunday special, as he calls them." In Mine, Du Val's salon there was rather an animated scene. It appeared that Zodora was not easily to be frightened by threats. At the instigation of Dr. Munn two nurses had buffeted Zodora without success. The two women had seen tears form in the girl's eyes, but her lips had remained uncompromisingly firm. Redcliffe suggested to his benchmen to use a little melodrama upon Zodora—threaten her with death by the knife. "Try it," said Mine. Du Val. "If I know that girl she'll laugh in their faces." "You never can tell when a spirit like that will break," said Bacillice. "I'm for giving the idea a trial. As for Howard, let him rot where he is. I know that breed." "My suggestion is a little hunger. It accomplishes far more than threat. Have you ever been hungry and thirsty, with those things almost within reach? "We'll try that later." The blackman came back later. To Mike, Oh Vail's surprise Radsen had wished and confessed that the gun were in the dwarurpet. But none of them realized that Zach then had made this confession quite "It's a memoir job, my boy. Pimp a week and all your expenses and if everything you set all right a hand some bombs. And think of the story you'll be able to put over!" "I'll go. When do I start?" "Tomorrow. at noon. Liverpool. You'll be there one day; then you call for Cape Town. Ffast boat. A week or ten days will be sufficient to cover the work. Then hike home." "Tomorrow? Wow! You've the little speed, king. Hunt. All right. I'll be at the dock tomorrow noon. You bring along the tickets and money. No time for any letter of credit. I've always wanted to go to Africa, anyhow." "That's the kind of talk. Facts; get facts. Storm here will furnish you with papers of authority. You will get them fixed up through the American consulate. Now, yon, Storm, take a photograph of Zudom to police headquarters. Not that I expect anything from that quarter, but they'll come handy when we play the grand slam. I'm going to take a look at our friend Bruce." On the following day Baird sailed away, and Storm and Hunt settled down to the grim business of watching two men. But these two men scented danger. They never went near the sanitarium. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S FILM A Fine Shindy Followed. The telephone saved them the trouble. Each day they knew just how Zudora had passed the day before. There was still no sign of weakening on her part. They dared not grow impatient. When they learned that the girl had tricked them regarding the hiding place of the diamonds they shifted her diet to breed and water twice a day. They dared not go too far. As for Howard, the mine superintendent, they had not about to stave him gradually. They were not particular whether he died or not under the treatment. Days passed, days became weeks. Storm and Hunt worked with extraordinary cars, but the hiding place the rogues had selected for Zudora was not to be found. Hunt had not seen Bruce, the smugler, in a long time. Upon investigation he learned that Bruce had also gone to Africa. Would he recognize Baird if they ran across each other? Whatever happened Baird had the advantage of being first on the spot. Meintime Baird arrived at the mines, and after his documents were shown we ran the run of the office. It was all very novel and interesting to the late understudy to Hassam All. He had always loved color. So he donned the habitations of a boss miner, and when his books were made up he spent the balance of his time in the mines to see how it was done. One day he saw what is rarely given man to see, the finding of a big stone, the kind bankrupt empires and tottering kingdoms seem unable to do without. It was no big as a chickory nut and worth twenty thousand in its uncut state. Baird was permitted to hold the stone, and to his eyes it did not seem possible that this dull crystal was of that pretype type which sparkled and acutilized around women's throats and fingers. Then came Bruce, and Baird recognized him at once. What was he doing here in the office? Bruce was, in fact, going over the same books that he had already gone over. The clerk was a good chap. Evidently he was not driving Baird's presence to Bruce. When the latter heard of the big stone he cabled "Badcliffe" the news. And Baird cabled "Hunt that Bruce" and it. Legally the gem had to be turned over to Bruce. All Baird's papers called for was the right to look over the company books. So Bruce pocketed the stone, already finding in his mind a future purchaser. Someone one was going to buy an unregistered stone for about $15,000 less than he would pay, supporting the stone come through the regular channels of trade. That night Bruce went to the trouble of hiding the Sand. All the white Beard's eyes were at the window. In other words, the snapper was in danger of being snapped. Beard, having entertained the most hiding place of the precious lump of crystal, got here. He brayed cipherly, parted his eyes. 1 A Pala, Wan, Hungry Girl Collapsed as Btern's Arm Flew Around Her. A Pala, Wan, Hungry Girl Collapsed at Bterm's Arms Flow Around Her. until Bruce fell, asleep, which was soon, having been generous with whisky "pegs" that night. Baird knew all about raising windows; he had been taught in an expert school. He entered Bruce's room, took the diamond from its biding place and stumbled against a chair. Bruce awoke. He saw the dim form and plunged toward it courageously. Baird ducked and leaped out the window. A bullet sang past his ears. He stowed away his "stolen goods" in the left side pocket of his trousers, climbed aboard the carriage and bade the kafir to drive "like blazes" for the station. Two days later Bruce booked for home on the same boat with Baird, who passed him on the promenade, sat near him in the dining saloon, exchanged ideas about the weather in the smoke room, and Bruce hadn't the alightest suspicion that this pleasant stranger had "done him up brown." Before the final landing the two became quite chummy. And every night when he retired to his bunk Baird let go his chuckle. It was as good as a play. On the other hand, Bruce never dropped the least word regarding his affairs. And whisky and champagne acted as a clamp to his lips. It would all make a working good special for the Sunday edition. And now to smuggle the gem in him self. And Bruce saw this play. And he saw many other things when Hunt and John Storm came up to greet Baird. In the excitement of the meeting Baird stepped away from his belongings, and Bruce quietly appropriated the suit case. It was the end of the suit case disappearing into a taxi that caught Baird's eye. Then he understood that 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. The Mine Superintendent Was Beyond Help. he had been outplayed through a bit of carelessness Bruce's taxi whirled away. Baird and Storm and Hunt piled into the next taxi and gave chase. Bruce had a scheme. If he could have succeeded in putting it over it would have been a brilliant scheme. To lure the three into the pleasant confine of Dr. Munn's sanitarium for the insane! Once there they would leave only feet foremost—dead. He reached the sanitarium. The pursuing taxi was but three minutes behind. Bruce reused the men in the office, explaining hurriedly what was going to happen. Baird was first at the door. The appendant but up a fight. Then the doctor and another attendant bore in sight, and Hairdr was used roughly. It is quite possible that he might have gone out feet foremost had not Hunt and Storm burst through a window which was not barred. A fine alley, followed, and presently Storm and Hunt had the affair in their hands. From somewhere above came a piercing cry. "A fake image anytum, I'll but you!" writed Hunt. "Come on! There was the cry again." They heard the spatter of a teacher-breve firing back to town angle— they gave it no attention. Uptake they ran. "Help, help!" "That voice" murmured Storm, his heart threatening to leap from his breast. They came to the door, snatched it, and a pale, wan, hungry girl collapsed as Storm's arms Sew around her. Hunt found Henry Howard, but the mine superintendent was beyond help. They had really starved him to death, and he died in Hunt's arms while vainly trying to tell his story. New York Sun: The owners of the William P. Frye are not warranted in denouncing the act of the German commander as "piracy," if that is really their opinion as reported. It was manifestly a blunder suggested by overseas; but that circumstance does not make pirates of Commander Thierlschon and his subordinates on the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The German Government is responsible for the sinking of the ship by order of one of its duly commissioned naval officers; and there is not the remotest probability that the German Government is seeking or will seek to evade its full responsibility. Nor is there any sense in the talk about proceeding to obtain separation by libelling the Prinz Eitel Friedrich now that she is within the jurisdiction of the American courts. An attempt to subject this warship to civil process would come to a speedy and humiliating end at the hands of our own jurists. Once again, there is no merit in the claim said to have been advanced by one of the owners of the Frye namely, that when the Government War Risk Bureau insured the vessel it. "placed the Government's official seal not contraband cargo" on the charter for the cruise, on which the vessel was about to embark." This is a mistaken view of the force of the insurance policy. As we pointed out yesterday, the fact of insurance by our Government has a direct and important relation to the case, but not exactly in the manner which Mr. Sowall seems to take for granted. The acceptance of the war risk on the Frye by the United States Government did not in any way guarantee in advance the non-contraband character of the cargo or render the vessel immune to search and seizure by visiting belligerents. That insurance is conditional upon the non-contraband character of the cargo, not determinative of such character. If the wheat should turn out to have been intended for military or Government use and properly to be regarded as conditional contraband then the policy would be void; that is all. In deciding whether to pay or not to pay the loss, therefore, the United States will have to pass upon the same question which would have come before a prize court in the case of the capture of the Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. It is not necessary that national bitterness or patriotic indignation should enter into this case; much less that there should be demands for its solution by extraordinary methods. All things considered, it strikes us that the person most to be commiserated is the gallant Captain of the German auxiliary cruiser; the seadog whose humane qualities are attested alike by his prisoners and by the photographs of his counterance. He sailed a gallant race for seven months against disaster, and finally came to grief only through his own blundering zeal and misconception of international law and German policy. His Government, will have to pay the bill pecuniarly, but in every other way he is likely to be the chief sufferer in consequence of the incident of January 28. Let us see what can be said for the point of view of Captain Thierlechen: In the first place, when he ran in against the American ship William P. Frye he could have had no knowledge of the policy and position—when his Government was taking, in its own interests, with regard to the immunity of foodstores in neutral bottoms on the high seas. In the second place, if Captain Thierlechson was shaping his actions by the light of the Declaration of London, a code of rules signed and accepted by both Germany and the United States as corresponding in substance with "the generally recognized principles of international law"—a code, however, without the force of actual treaty obligation—he found therein these several provisions: "ARTICLE 24 "The following articles, susceptible of use in war as well as for purposes of peace, may, without notice, be treated as contraband of war under the name of conditional contraband: 1. Foodstuffs. "ARTICLE 33 "Conditional contraband is liable to capture if it is shown to be de-defined for the use of the armed forces or of a Government department of the enemy State. "ARTICLE 35 "Conditional contraband is not liable to capture, except when found on board a vessel bound for territory belonging to or occupied by the enemy, and when it is not to be discharged in an intervening port. The ship's papers are conclusive proof both as to the voyage on which the ship is engaged and as to the port of discharge of the goods." "ARTICLE 37. "A vessel) carrying goods liable to capture an absolute or conditional contraband may be captured on the high seas, even if she is to touch a port of call before reaching the hostile destination. be condemned. If the constitutionally reckoned either, by volume, weight, volume or freight, seems more than half the cargo. "ARTICLE 68." A neutral vessel which has been captured may not be destroyed by the captor; she must be taken into such port as is proper for the determination there of all questions concerning the validity of the capture. "ARTICLE 48. "As an exception, a neutral vessel which has been captured by a belligerent warship, and which would be liable to condemnation, may be destroyed, if the observance, of Article 48 would involve danger to the safety of the warship or to the success of the operations in which she is enraged at the time. "ARTICLE 52. "If the capture of a neutral vessel is subsequently held to be invalid, though the act of destruction has been held to be justifiable, the captor must pay compensation to the parties interested, in place of the restitution to which they would have been entitled." In offering the foregoing exhibit from the nearest available approach to authority on the rules of the permissible in time of war we are far from attempting to exonerate Captain Thierlichsen or to justify his act of destruction. In his main assumption as to the contraband character of the cargo he apparently committed a stupendous blunder, for which he is responsible to his own greatly embarrassed Government and for which Government is responsible to our Government and through Washington, to the owners of the Frye. As we have already remarked, perhaps the Captain of the Prinz-Eitel Friedrich is the person most to be commiserated. We have put together the articles from the Declaration of London merely to show how a sailor mind, not particularly well disciplined in the interpretation of international law, but zealous in the service of his country, might be led on to do exactly what Captain Thierlichsen did, once having become firmly convinced of the contraband character of the Frye's cargo. It is easy to see how the wording of Article 49 might seem to him to justify the sinking of the ship as a matter of convenience, or because it promoted "the success of the operations" of his warehip in a general way. How foolish, therefore, is talk about "piracy," or of outlawing the com under who thus reasoned to himself, or of creating the incident as an outrageous and unprecedented and deliberately insolent insult to our flag. Nevertheless, it is a great misfortune that the German Captain's very maladroit experiment in international law should have been conducted at the expense of one of the last survivors of that splendid sailing fleet which formerly, cargled the fame of Maine shipbuilders and the beauty of the American flag to the uttermost parts of the navigable sea. SOAP MARKET IN SOUTH AMERICA Soap manufacturers in the United States may look to South America as a limited but growing market for fine toilet soaps, most of which are now purchased from Europe. Laundry soap is generally supplied by native makers at such low prices as almost to prohibit foreign competition. The imported soap most popular in South America is a plain washing soap like castile. 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Bishop Joseph Berry, a Methodist prelate from Philadelphia read a solemn invocation a few minutes before the stupendous hull went down to the water with a splash that set harbor craft to dancing a mile away. The Prinz Elisabeth Friedrich, the German sea rover, which is moored less than 100 feet from where the Pennsylvania hit the water, led the thunderous salute of the water craft with a long boom of her siren that sounded like the crack of doom. Immediately after the launching Governor Brumbaigh, Secretary of the Navy Daniels, Governor Stuart of Virginia: Miss Kolb and her patents, rose laden mails of honor and other invited guests went aboard the president's yacht Mayflower for the trip to Old Point Comfort, where the formal luncheon in honor of the Pennsylvania was given at the Hotel Chamberlain. Pennsylvania's gift to her mother was a $28,000 silver service originally given to the old crusader Pennsylvania, now called the Pittmachan. The new Pennsylvania in the largest waggon over bulk, and impress height of coal. Also the 54,400, 900, and has come to the wage to re- cord these. Her length over all by the foot she moves twelve hundred miles and it requires precious labour. CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK "But, however pervading this sentiment, and however it may have contributed to the adoption of the amendments we have been considering, we do not see in those amendments any purpose to destroy the main features of the general system. Under the pressure of all the excited feeling growing out of the war, our statesmen have still believed that the powers for domestic and local government, including the regulation of rights—the rights of person and of property—was essential to the perfect working of our complex form of government, though they have thought proper to impose additional limitations on the States, and to confer additional power on that of the nation." Another important case is. Munn v. Ill. 94 U. S. 113. It was there held that— "Rights of property, and to a reasonable compensation for its use, created by the common law, cannot be taken away without due process; but the own self, as a rule of conduct, may unlawfully limit limitations forbid, be changed at will of the legislature. The great office of statutes is to remedy defects in the common law as they are developed, and to adapt it to the changes of time and circumstances." In Barbier v. Connolly, 113 U. S. 27. It was held that a municipal ordinance prohibiting from washing and framing in public laundries and wash-houses, within defends, territorial limits, from ten o'clock at night until six o'clock in the morning, is a municipal regulation within the competency of a municipality, possessed of ordinary powers. At page 21 Mr. Justice Field said: "But neither the amendment broad and comprehensive as it is nor any other amendment, was designed to interfere with the power of the State, sometimes termed its police power, to prescribe regulations to promote the health, peace, morals, education, and good order of the State, and to increase the industries of the State, develop its resources, and add to its wealth and prosperity. From the very necessities of society, legislation of a special character, having these objects in view, must often be had in certain districts, such as for draining marshes and irrigating arid plains. Special burdens are often necessary for general benefits—for supplying tries, cleaning streets, opening parks and many other objects. Regulations for these purposes may, press, with more or less weight upon one than upon another, but they are designed, not to impose unequal or unnecessary restrictions upon any one, but to promote, with as little individual inconvenience as possible, the general good. Though, in many respects, necessarily special in their character, they do not furnish just ground of complaint if they operate alike upon all persons and property under the same circumstances and conditions. Class legislation, discriminating against some and favoring others, is prohibited, but legislation which, in carrying out a public purpose, is limited in its application, if within the sphere of its operation it affects all persons similarly situated, is not within the arms of it." In Soon Hing V. Crowley, 113 U. K. 703, the court approved of what was held in the last above cited case, and, speaking of discriminatory provisions in statutes, Mr. Justice Field said: "The discriminations which are open to objection are those where persons engaged in the same business are subjected to different restrictions, or are held entitled to different privileges under the same conditions. It is only then that the discrimination can be said to impair that equal right which all can claim in the enforcement of the laws." And again at page 710 it is said: "The principal objection, however of the petitioner to the ordinance if question is founded upon the supposed hostile motives of the supervisor in passing it. The petition alleges that it was adopted owing to a feeling of antipathy and hatred provoking in the city and county of San Francisco against the subjects of the Emperor of China resident, therein, and for the purpose of compelling those who are in the law barred to abandon their lawful vocation and residence there, and not for any sanitary, police, or other legitimate purpose. There is nothing, however, in the language of the ordinance, or in the record of its enactment, which in any respect tends to sustain this allegation. And the rule is general with reference to the enactments of all legislative bodies that the courts cannot inquire into the motives of the legislators in passing them, except as they may be disclosed on the face of the acts, or inable from their operation, considered with reference to the condition of the court, or the motives of the legislators, considered as the purposes they had in view, will always be presumed to be to accomplish that which follows as the natural and reasonable effect of their enactments. Their motives, considered as the moral inducements for their votes, will vary with the different members of the legislative body. The diverse character of such motives, and the impossibility of penetrating into the heart of men and accentuating the truth, presides all such inquiries as imprisonable and futile. And in the present case, even if the motives of the supervisors were as alleged to be the cause of the change from a legitimate police regulation, unless in its enforcement it made to operate only against the other mentioned; and if this there is no presumption. This principle is especially applicable in the administration here, for undergoing the enactments of the distance in question is aimed at the negro race, although they are unable to point to a single sentence of its provisions which in the least justifies that supposition. In the case of Susie Brown v. J. H. Bell Co. 146 Iowa 89, S. C. 27 L. R. A. (N. S.) 407, a merchant leased spaces in a pure food show for demonstration purposes, at which he permitted patrons of the show to sample their wares, and who is no way interested in the management of the show, or the profits therein, does not in refusing to serve negroes at a place to violate the statute entitling all persons full and equal enjoyment of the privileges of inn, etc. Deemer, J. speaking of race discrimination, uses the following language: "It is true that plaintiff was in inflicted with white people to the food show, but there was no guaranty that she would be treated alike by the concessionors who had souvenir to give away, or who were advertising their goods for future trade pur- poses. It rested solely with defa- ndants as to whom they would serve, and the courts should not undertake to control such matters. The action is not for defamation, but is planted squarely on the civil rights act; and there be no ground of recovery the tender. plaintiff's action must fail. The case can no doubt that plaint tiff was humiliating it was one of those social humiliation which the law does not undertake to pro- tect. It is such as is likely to boll any race or any kind of condition of men. Our social distinctions are arbitrary and sometimes extremely exasperating, but the law has no remedy for them." In State v. Gurry, 121 Md. 634 S. C. 47 L. R. A. (N. S.) 1087, the court passing upon an ordinance an hereinbefore stated, much like the one under consideration here, and finding that no unconstitutional discrimination on the races occurred in prohibiting white-colored persons from moving into a block occupied exclusively by members of the other race, yet held that an ordinance which prohibits a white or colored owner of property in a block wholly occupied by members of the other race from moving into it, is an unreasonable interference with an property rights that it cannot be protected that power to pass it was conferred to the municipality by the general welfare clause of its charter, used the following language: "Naturally at times, the exercise of this power limits to some extent the enjoyment of the fundamental rights, but if the restraints are deemed by the lawmaking body necessary for the general welfare, and are not so arbitrary as to be palpably and unmistakably in excess of any reasonable exercise of the authority conferred," the courts will not interfere, for the local authorities are primarily the judges of the necessity of such legislation. And although courts may disagree as to propriety of the legislation, unless it priority, and beyond all question, exceeds the power, there should be no judicial interference. (Citing cases.) "If, then, this power is inherent in every State for the preservation of its general welfare, is the ordinance in question an unreasonable exercise of it, and are its provisions so arbitrary and oppressive that they amount to the invasion of a person's constitutional rights? "As we have seen, the avowed object of the ordinance is to preserve peace, prevent conflict and ill-fellowship between the two races, and thereby promote the welfare of Baltimore. The means employed are that blocks which were occupied by colored people exclusively, and that blocks occupied exclusively by white people, should so continue to be occupied by them. The ordinance does not legislate on what were "mixed blocks"; the occurrences of other races in the two races—at the time was parsed; and whatever other objections may be urged against it, it cannot be truly, said that there is any discrimination in the ordinance against the colored race. Indeed, in its practical operation it would be more burdensome on white people than on colored people, for it is well known that white people own the great bulk of property in Baltimore city, and hence, where the property of one colored person would be affected by such an ordinance, that, of many more white people would be. What is denied one class is denied the other; that is allowed one class is allowed the other. Then, therefore, such discrimination as is prohibited by the Constitution or statutes securing civil rights, and it is not necessary to discuss that question further." In State of North Carolina v. Dar- nell, 166 N. C. 300, S. C. 51 L. C. R. (N. S.) 332, it was held for the same reason as in the case last above cited (that there was no ex- press authority in the charter to enact the ordinance) that the Winston- Salem segregation ordinance was invalid. It is true in this case that the learned judge delivering the opinion of the court indulged in dicta to a large extent concerning the soundness of the policy of such legislation. The cases are too numerous to be cited, holding that the courts have nothing to do with the policy which impales the adoption of I. therefore, apprehend that when the learned judge said in the case will have little effect in the determination of the cases under consideration. In the case of Northern P. R. Co. v. Durham, 998 U. 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Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. suggest the impairment of the obliteration of cognition. In New York, ed., Co. v. Bristol, 161 U. R. 568, 567, Chief Justice Pulver said: It is likewise thoroughly established in this court that the substitutions of the Constitution of the United States upon the impairment of the obligations of contracts, or the deprivation of property without due process, or of the equal protection of the laws-by the State are not violated by the legitimate exercise of legislative power in securing the public safety, health and morals. The governmental power of self-protection be contracted away, nor than the exercise granted nor the use of property be withdrawn from the implied liability to governmental regulations in particulars essential to the preservation of the community from injury. Boston Beer, Co. v. Mass., 97 U. B. 25; Northwestern Fertilizing Co. vs. Hyde Park, 97 U. S. 659; Barbler v. Connolly, 113 U. S. 27; New Orleans Gaslight Co. v. Louisiana Light & H. P. & Mfg. Co., 115 U. S. 650; Burgi v. Känsas, 123 U. S. 623; Budd v. New York, 143 U. S. 517. This language is approved in Northern Pac. Ry. Co. Duluth, 208 U. S. 583, 596, 597, where it was pertinently added by Mr. Justico Day: "The same principles were recognized and the previous cases cited in Chicago, B. & W. R. Co. v. Illinois. 200 U. S. 561; 51 L. Ed. 596; 26 Sup. Ct. Rep. 341; and again in Union Bridge Co. v. United States. 204 U. S. 364; 51 L. Ed. 523; 25 Sup. Ct. Rep. 367. The result of those cases is to establish the doctrine of this court to be that the exercise of the police power in the interest of public health and safety in unmaintained unampered by contracts in private interests, and that uncompensated obedience to laws passed in its property is not violatice of property rights protected by the Federal Constitution." In Knoxville Iron Co. v. Harbison, 183 U. S. 12. 22. Mr. Justice Shiras said: "The right to contract is not abolished in respect to every matter, but may be subjected to the restraints demanded by the safety and welfare of the State, and its inhabitants the police power of the State may within defined limitations, extend over corporations outside of and regardless of charters." Citing Atchison, S. S. P. R. Co. v. Mathews, 174 U. S. S. 96. In Bacon v. Walker, 204 U. S. S. 311, 317, the court, speaking through Mr. Justice McKenna, and referring to the case of Chicago, etc., v. Illinois, 200 U. S. S. 561-592, said: "In that case we rejected the view that the police power cannot be exercised for the general well-being of the community. That power, we said, continues regulations designed to promote the public convenience or general prosperity, and its regulations designed to, promote the public health morals or the public safety." And in the case cited by the learned justice, at page 584, it was said: "We, refer also, as having direct application here, to some of the cases familiar to the profession, that recognize the possession by each State of the power, never surrendered to the Government of the Union, of guarding and promoting, the public interests by reasonable police regulations that do not violate the Constitution of the State or the Constitution of the United States." In the recent case of Engel v. O'Malloy, 219 U. S. 128, 136, Mr. Justice Holmes says: "The case cited establishes that the State may regulate that business and may take strong measures to render it secure. It also establishes that the plaintiff has no such constitutional right to carry it on at will, raise him above State laws not misapplied unfit to accomplish the supposed greatly in excess of the need, or arbitrary in capacious in discrimination." *Walthor* or the court thinks them wise or not, such laws are within the scope of the discretion which belongs to legislatures, and which it is usual for them to exert. This appeal seems to have been taken upon the notion that the plaintiff had a business which the State could touch. But although cut off from the broad position, his counsel proposed more specific objections to the act with earnestness and force." And in Noble State Bank v. Haskell, 319 I. U. S. 104. 111. Mr. Justice Holmes uses language which strinkly states the general principle in here. He said: "If may be said in a general way that the federal power extends to all the great public institutions of United States, 167 U. S. s. 189 L. Ed. 269, 17 Sup. Ct. Rep. 866. It may be put forth in aid of what is sanc- tamed by usage or held by the government, mobility or strong and independent opinion to be greatly and immediately necessary to the public welfare. Among matters of that sort probably few would doubt that both usage and presponderant opinion give their sanction to enforcing the primary conditions of successful commerce. One of those conditions, at the present time is the possibility gap between checks drawn against bank deposits. By the extent do checks replace currency and denounce it, then, the legislature of the State thinks that the public welfare requires the measure under consideration, analogy and principle are in favor of the power to enact it. And in the most recent case of Mutual Loan Co v. Martell, 222 U. S., Mr. Justice McKenna says: "There must, indeed, be a certain freedom of contract, and, as there cannot be a precise verbal expression of the limitations of it, arguments may have plausible particular limitations may have plausible grounds, and yet many legal restrictions have been and must be put upon such freedom in adapting human laws to human conduct and necessities. A too precise reawning should not be exercised, and before this court may interfere there must be a clear case of abuse of power. See Chicago, B. & B. of Chicago, 212 U. B. 549, 55 L. Ed. 238, 21. Rep. 259, where the right of contract and its limitation by the legislature are fully discussed." falling hair or break Madam Perkins ends, removes dandruff and scalp matter how short; soft, no matter straight from the bulbs, no matter wonderful improvement. Do not I give treatments all over the thie I send booklet concerning the care taking my treatments when a agents. I need a personal history condition. 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It was held there that a prohibition upon the use of property which is declared to be injurious to health, morals or safety of the community, is not an appropriation of property for the public benefit in the sense in which a taking of property by the exercise of domain is such a taking or appropriation, and therefore compensation need not be made for the taking in the exercise of the police power. In this case counsel of great distinction appeared, and the opinion of the court was delivered by Mr. Justice Harlan, a judge of scarcely less distinction than Mr. Justice Miller. He said on page 669: "Such legislation (legislation in the interest of the police power) does not disturb the owner in the use or control of his property for lawful purposes, nor restrict his right to dispose of it, but is only a declaration by the State that its use and/or use for forbidden purposes, in prejudicial interests, Nor can legislation of that character come *within* the 14th Amendment, in any case, unless it is apparent that its real object is not to protect the community, or to promote the general well-being, but, under guise of police regulation, to deprive the owner of his liberty and property, without due process of law. In Crowley v. Christensen, 137 U. S. 86, Mr. Justice Field, in commencing his opinion says, at page 89: U. S. 86, Mr. Justice Field, in commending his opinion says at page 89: "It is undoubtedly true that it is the right of every citizen of the United States to pursue any lawful trade or business, under such restrictions as are imposed upon all persons of the same age and condition. But the possession and enjoyment of rights are subject to such reasonable conditions as may be deemed by the governing authority of the country essential to the safety, health, peace, good order and morals of the community. Even liberty itself, the greatest of all rights, is not unrestricted license to act according to one's own will. It is only freedom from restraint under conditions essential to the equal enjoyment of the same right by others. It is then, liberty regulated by law. The right to acquire, enjoy and dispense is declared in the Constitutions of society in one of the inableenable rights of man. But this declaration is not held to preclude the legislature of any State from passing laws respecting the acquisition, enjoyment and disposition of property. What contracts respecting its acquisition and disposition shall be valid and what void or violable; when they shall be in writing and when they may be made orally; and by what instruments it may be conveyed or mortgaged are subordinate to constant legislation. And as to the enjoyment of the rule is general that it may be accompanied with such limitations as will not impair the equal enjoyment by others of their property. Sible utter no ut alium non laedas, is a maxim of universal application." In Lawton v. Steele, 152 U. S. 133, 139. 141-3, Mr. Justice Brown, delivering the opinion of the court, said: "The main and only real difficulty connected with the act in question is (continued on sixth page.)" Office: Room, No. 405, Mechanics' Bank Building 'PHONE, RANDOLPH 2637: Residence—610 N. First St.-Shop in Rear. 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Paraphernalia, Material and Service of The St. Paulish Service, Moderate Rates MADAME SCOTT, Embalmer for Women And Children and in attendance at Funerals. THE ECONOMY 327 N. FIRST ST. Fine Tailoring Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing OHITMAN M. WHITE Proprietor ```markdown ``` We should do right. It looks risky sometimes, but in the long and the short run, it is perfectly safe. --- Thousands of people believe in punishing children on account of faults which they themselves possess. --- Liquor dealers are going on unconcerned. Just as though their business was not to be electrocuted in 1916. --- Women are organizing to oppose woman suffrage. The men are already organized for the same purpose. --- The Republican leaders declare that they will carry the country next time and it begins to look that way too. IN COURT AT LAST. The following extract from the Richmond Times Dispatch news columns of March 25th will explain itself: The test case, in which Rev. K. M. Mitchell, colored, and several of his trustees are charged with violating the aggregation ordinance by using the Leigh Street Memorial Church on Wednesday night, March 17, was continued until March 27 in the Police Court yesterday. Those people went to the expense of cutting two additional doors on entrances on the Fifth St. side, as the edifice is on a corner and closing the main entrance which is on the Leigh St. side. This was done with the understanding that this would be satisfactory to the white neighbors. Now they have been hailed into court and have no doubt been placed to the expense of consulting counsel. Moreover, they expended something in excess of five hundred dollars, to make the improvement. If convicted the trustees can be fined one hundred dollars and in the discretion of the Court may be confined in the City Jail for the "crime" of worshiping in their own church. The very suggestion is repugnant to every idea of right and emphasizes the injustice of this ordinance which is a disgrace to the city of Richmond. MR. TRYTTER'S TOUR. Editor William Monroe Trotter has evidently gotten on "the blind side" of Hon. H. C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland, O. Gazotte: That journal in a recent issue says: Editor Wm. M. Trotter kept the largest audience he has had (on his recent tours) outside of New York City and Chicago, waiting from 7.30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., last Monday evening, in this city, and failed, to give any good reason for so doing. The result is he has left a "feeling" in this city, we regret greatly, because the Gazette did all in its power to secure the attendance upon the meeting, he characterised as we have in the opening sentence of this leader. His absence compiled those in charge to hastily substitute a "speaker" who failed utterly to rise to the occasion and only helped to make "bad matters worse" in that he was neither what in the selection of what he said, nor consistent. Mr. Trotter arrived just as the pastor of the church was about --- The officers of the army had been sent to the battle of Armagnac in one of the principal part of the battle was all fight in advance? If there was no "black" in noisy matters and then Mr. Trotter disappointed his audience, we on but unclean, May God have mercy on Brother Trotter, when his wife moves him. It seems that at Cincinnati, the arrangements were different, for the Union mays: Editor Wm. M. Trotter is still on the trot, bearing to our cities the lesson of liberty, quality, fraternity. Great crowds are assembled wherever he speaks and the good being done is incalculable. When we think of the noble self-sacrifice spirit of this gallant fight for the race, this man who boldly tells the tragic story of segregation is wonder that our curbled bridehunt who preach and practice "Jim Crow" doctrines do not drop dead from shame and envy. As he wring the hands of friends in far well he said, "For God's sake fight these Jim Crow schools that are beginning once again to dot the hills and values of Ohio. We want our children to fare do the children of other or races. We want to leave them the priceless heritage of noble independence and mashood rather than the blessings of Jim Crow schools, Jim Crow cars and a Jim Crow community. In other cities our Colored teachers are teaching in mixed schools, not why not in Chicago? Whenever a group of Negroes unite to Jim Crow themselves out of rights that belong in common to all citizens, you may rest assured that there is something rotten some where, some how." This an ill bird that befouls our own nest. Trotter has spoken in Dayton, Springfield, Newlin, Cleveland and in Louisville. He will spend a week in St. Louis. It was a cruel punishment to require Mr. Treter to speak to an audience at Cleveland, when that audience had been waiting for him three hours. Even a woman's love will grow cold at such treatment and he must have found himself, within, an ice-house the night that he ascended the roostrum. --- CITY ATTORNEY POLLARD'S BEDY BREEF. "What stronger breastplate than a heart untainted?" Whose conscience, with injustice to corrupted." SHARPE SPEAK. We are returning to "our mutton." Hon. H. R. Pollard's reply brief contains much that is not only amusing but is suggestive. He discusses social conditions along with the law and virtually advocates that constitutional provisions be held in abeyance in order to appease or to pander to local prejudices. It is enough to make Thomas Joffers, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster turn over in their graves, and to cause the old time abolitionists to get up and walk about again. But to the subject. He said: Section 20 of the Charter of the City of Richmond fully authorizes the imposition of fines for the violation of ordinances passed in pursuance of the Charter. It is in the following language: See 20. Where, by the provisions of this act, the city council has authority to pass ordinances on any subject, they may prescribe any fine or penalty, not exceeding five hundred dollars (except where a fine or penalty is herein otherwise provided), for a violation thereof, and may provide that the offender, on failing to pay the fine penalty imposed, shall be imprisoned in the jail of the said city for any term not exceeding three calendar months. Such imprisonment may be ordered to be with or without labor; when ordered to be with labor the council may by ordinance declare what of labor shall be done for the city by such offenders either at said jail or elsewhere in the said city. And the city council may subject the parent or guardian of any minor, or the master or mistress of any apprentice, to any such fine for any such offense committed by such minor or apprentice. From any minor or imprisonment. imposed an appeal lies to the hustings court of the city as in cases of misdemeanor. Whenever any fine or penalty shall be imposed but not paid, the police justice, if he shall not order the party to be imprisoned in the city jail, may, unless an appeal be taken forthwith, issue a writ of neri facias for said fine, directed to the sergeant of the city. Such writ must be made returnable to the said police justice within sixty days from its issuance." (Acts 1897, b. p. 643.) Will Mr. Pollard, the very able City Attorney, allege that the lawmakers had in mind that this law would ever be construed to apply to a law abiding citizen who is living in his own house or to a tenant, who under a lawful contract or lease is occupying the house of another! To ask this question is to answer it. The ordinance as previously cited specifically stated that it applied to gambling - houses and was intended to prevent vice and immorality, to preserve public peace and good order, to prevent and quell riots, disturbances and disorderly assemblages, to suppress houses of ill-fashion and gambling houses, to prevent lewd, indecent and disorderly conduct or exhibitions in the city and to expel them from persons guilty of such conduct who shall not have resisted them as much as one We dignify at this point to answer the question made by the learned counsel in this case and in the end of John Column v. Town of Ashland, Va., that section 19 of the Charter of the City of Richmond, hereby forequoted, which they are pleased to call the "General welfare clause," is of no force and effect unless in other sections of the Charter specific powers are granted to affectuate the general powers granted in the "General welfare clause." Possibly the contention would have had some force under section 19 of the Charter of the City of Richmond as it stood previous to the Act of March 3, 1908, hereinafter quoted from that section previous to the said act was in the following language: "Sec. 19. The Council of the City of Richmond shall have power to enact suitable ordinances to secure and promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the city, and shall also have, subject to the provisions herein contained, the control and management of the fiscal and municipal affairs of the city, and of all property, real and personal, belonging to the said city; and may, make such ordinances and adopt such resolutions relating to the same as they shall deem proper and necessary. They shall likewise have the power to make such ordinances and regulations as they may deem desirable and suitable to carry out the following specific powers, which are hereby vested in them." (Acts 1906 p. 28.) The court will observe that a change was made in the last sentence whereby it was expressly provided that the subsequent "specific powers" were to be "in addition" to those granted in the section, as amended. Surely this change is strikingly significant and completely disposes of the contention made by the learned counsel. All of this argument is effectually disposed of by the reply that the legislature had no power to nullify any provision of the Constitution of Virginia, involving the property rights of a citizen. Certainly, if the legislature had no such power, it could not delegate to the Council of the City of Richmond power that it did not itself possess. The following argument is also important as affecting the subject under discussion for the same reason. He said: Coming now to the discussion of what powers may be delegated by the state Legislature to a municipal legislative body, we beg to quote from Mr. McQuillin in his work on Municipal Corporations, where he says: Ordinances may be passed, first by virtue of express grant of power; second, under a grant of power general in its nature; or, third, under incidental or implied municipal powers. Where passed by virtue of express power, not inconsistent with the Federal Constitution or laws of the State Constitution, and such power is substantially followed, on is exercised in a reasonable manner, the ordinance will be sustained- regardless of the opinion of the court respecting its reasonableness. In brief, if passed by virtue of express power, an ordinance cannot be set aside, by a court for more unreasonable and questionable to the widow and expediency of a regulation resting with the lawmaking power. But whether or not the municipality had power to enact an ordinance, or whether the ordinance is valid and constitutional, is for the courts. "Where the power to enact the particular ordinance is specifically conferred on the municipality, the question whether it is reasonable can no more be raised so as to affect its validity than could the same objection be raised against the statute so as to affect its validity. The power of a court to declare an ordinance unreasonable and therefore void is practically restricted to cases in which the legislature has enacted nothing on the subject matter of the ordinance, and consequently to cases in which the ordinance is unreasonable and therefore unauthorized power of the corporation merely." (2 McQuillin on Municipal Corporations, section 724, p. 1570 and cases thereof. See also 2 Dillon on Municipal Corporations, section 600.) The same author (Mr. McQuillin) in the third volume of his work, in section 895, lays down the following: "The exercise of power under the general welfare clause, or the nature of ordinances that may be enacted and enforced by the municipal corporation by virtue of a general grant of power, to maintain the health, peace and good order of the community, to promote its welfare in trade, industry, commerce, manufactures, education and morals, and to carry out the object of the local corporation, will indicate more clearly the scope and nature of the police power which the city recognizes as belonging to such a local governmental organ: Mr. Pollard quotes from the same authority and incidentally "knocked his own argument into a cocked hat." He said: "In brief, under this general grant of power, ordinances may be passed which are necessary and beneficial, and they may be judged valid by the courts, provided they are reasonable and consonant with the general-powers and purposes of the local corporation, and not inconsistent with the laws and policy of the State. Hence, rights recognised by the general laws cannot be restrained by ordinance, without legislative grant, expressed or implied. So the general rule is sometimes enforced that, unless authorized, ordinances cannot be passed and this limitation exists: All ordinances must be restricted to corporate affairs, nor can ordinances unduly interfere with the use of private property." (III Mo-Grillia on Musket Ordinances) The law here cited refers only to general laws as enacted by the legislature. But what about Constitutional provisions and vested rights. These come above general laws. They cannot be set aside save in a constitutional way.—by an appeal to the people of the whole State and within a legally specified time. But Mr. Pollard's authority specifically says, "nor can ordinances unduly interfere with the use of private property." Was City Attorney Pollard arguing for us or against us? Certainly in citing this authority, he was arguing mightily in our favor. But enough for this week. We shall deal further with this most interesting discussion of a great subject. City Attorney Pollard cannot have his heart in this task which was set out before him. He is like a lawyer defending a client that he knows to be guilty although he is arguing for an acquaintance. Mr. Pollard, you have the argument, the facts and the law against your side of the contention. God grant that when the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia hands down its opinion you may have the united membership of that body on the same side with the argument, the facts and the law. The colored folks are a praying people, City Attorney Pollard, and they are praying for you and for those Negro-haters, whom you represent. The Holy Writ says pray for those who desperately use you and you shall heap coals of fire on their heads. This is figurative of course, Mr. City Attorney, but we are praying for you and your clients, all right. Mr. Pollard, we are praying for you. With the triumph of such argument, With the triumph of korn argument "Religion, blushing, vales her sacred narc Not public flame, nor private dare to shine; Nor human spark is left, nor glimpse divine! Let thy dread empire, Chans, is restored; Light die before thy uncanny word; Thy head, great Anarch, lets the certain fall. And universal darkness buries all." --- Porc. REV. BURKH' CALL TO DUTY. A RINGING APPEAL To the Baptist Brotherhood of the Virginia Baptist State Convention ---Greetings--- Once more I am called upon to speak to you of the growth of our educational work at Lynchburg. Since the last Convention, God has wonderfully blessed us from every standpoint. The Girls Domitory has been completed and gives us a long-needed comfort. We are now able to accommodate more than two hundred (200) girls, with all necessary comforts. It also gives us facilities to accommodate about two hundred (200) young men. I am sure this information will be a source of pleasure to all well-wishers of the school. President Woods, with his energetic faculty and the loyal support of Mr. Humbles in solving the problem as to the ability of the Negro to maintain an institution of their own. I had the pleasure of visiting this school a few days ago, and found everything in a most harmonious condition. The most loyal set of students I ever saw. Dr. Terrell in a great way is preparing men to go out in the world to preach the gospel. There will be seven strong men to come out this year from the College and Theological Department. We had the pleasure of listening to one of the young men preach last Friday morning. The sermon by Mr. M. L. Gordon was one of the most masterly discussions that has been our pleasure to hear from a young man in a long time. Owing to the great financial depression, we have not the ability to preach before Many of the students have been compelled to leave school, owing to the lack of necessary funds. We are praying God that He may give us more men with a philanthropic spirit that we may be able to meet the many do-mands that come upon us from time to time. (1) OUR NEEDS. We need to raise the $12,000 in Dandville in May, that was asked for by the President, Dr. Galvin, and endorsed by the Convention. Even though the financial condition is not by any means what it should be, this amount can be raised if each Baptist would do this part. Our Commissioner, Dr. Aahburn, is encouraging the State with the hope that each Baptist may become interested in our educational and missionary work. Dr. Aahburn is one of the most thorough missionaries it has been pleasure to meet for many years. He is thoroughly acquainted with the knowledge and selflessness to all conditions. He is a faithful speaker and one of the most entertaining speakers we have had. If the bishop in and out of the State will give him a hearing, by opening their doors and encouraging the people to help work out the issues together motion We are not made for fame or worldly success alone. We are made to conquer the evil influences around us and establish the principles of righteousness. This can only be accomplished as we, as men have a broader vision of our duty. Then, the darkness, superstition, discouragement and ignorance will soon disappear and the true light of right will shine forth. Brother, the keynote, to this is sacrifice. The best men and women, who have given the world the most have been those who sacrifice the social pleasures of life for the people they served. (2) WEB NEED CONCERTED EFFORT. Every office' and member' in the church should interest himself in mission and education. Let each pastor see to it that the superintendent and teachers of the Sunday school be aroused to the responsibility that rests upon them for mission and education. Each deacon and trustees of the church should see to it that the church carries out its great mission, not only by giving themselves,' but should assist the pastor in coming in touch with each member of the church in this great work. Virginia alone should raise not less than $50,000 for education and mission. This amount may sound large to those who have not stopped to think of the source from which we have to draw. When we think of the 280,000 Baptists in Virginia, we can see how easily we could raise this amount if each one would do his DUTY. (1) A SPECIAL CALL TO THE TRUSTEE BOARD. We need each trustee to be actively engaged in helping to raise the $12,000 asked for by the Convention. We are making a special appeal to the members of the Board in Virginia, to make a good showing in Danville. We are calling upon Newport News with Rev. C. E. Jones, J. H. Smith and C. D. Henderson. We are looking for Dr. Melts to see it that Norfolk makes a good showing. We are looking for Lynchburg with Dr. Johnson, Tyrrell, Scott, Wynn, Garland and Deacons Smith and Everett, to answer to the roll call in Danville, Harrisonburg and Clifton Forge will be looked after by Drs. White and Drake. We are expecting Drs. Calloway and Patterson to look after Bedford county. Dr. Pannell must see it to that Staunton answers, while J. C. Austin has already pledged not less than $100 from Pittsburgh, Pa. Although the Fifth Street Baptist church has no pastor as yet, we are looking for Prof. B. H. Peyton to see that Richmond is represented at Danville. Dr. Shorts shall see that Hampton plays her part. The whole of Virginia is looking to Carrville with Rev. S. N. Daughtery; its representative. The District of Columbia will doubtless make a great showing with Drs. Brooks, Bishop Johnson, A. W. banks, Taylor, Powell, who have always shown a great interest in our educational work. Blindelphia, we know will make good with Drs. A. R. Robinson, W. G. Parks, E. W. Moore, W. F. Graham, J. C. Jackson, R. W. Goff, J. M. Moses, C. C. Scott, W. T. Hall, Rev. Mathew, A. Gordon and J. C. Brown as Philadelphia has always done well. I know with this representative set of men, it will in no way fall short of its record. WESTERN PENN Pittsburgh promises to show her colors in a great way this year, with Dr. G. B. Howard, R. C. Fox, W. R. Brown and J. C. Austin. Now York will never lag while Dr. G. H. Simpson, Granville, Hunt and S. W. Timms are marshaling the forces. Dr. Reed of Newport will see to it that Now England shall play her part. We know that the old veterans. Drs. Nelson Jordan and J. H. Harvey from Farmville, will never leave the flag to trail in the dust while Dr. Miller of East Radford, W. T. Anthony of S. Richmond; S. A. Brown, A. Tart and Deacon Forbes of Peterburg, will all be seen and heard from on the ground. With this host of strong gospel preachers and leaders of the Baptist forces it will be an easy matter for us to accomplish the purpose as outlined by the Convention. Drs. Moses and Galvin of Danville, declare that all things will be in readiness to entertain us at time of meeting. No pains are being spared in making things comfortable for us. WORK IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA. The brethren as a whole in south-west Virginia are making good. The Old First Baptist church, that was made vacant by the resignation of Dr. W. R. Brown has not taken unto herself another husband, but the courting is very lively. It seems she will marry soon. Mt. Zion Baptist church has not called a minister as yet. We hope to see these two pulpits supplied soon with pastors. Glad to say the Old High St. Baptist church is once more on the firing line. Ten months after the destruction of the Church, God so blessed us that we are able to be back in our church home, which is more convenient than the previous one. Let us all answer to the roll call on the 12th of May and lay down on the table not less than the $12,000 asked for by the Convention. The Sagamore Hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful tropical resort in the world, provides with every amenity, a splendid in exhibition, organization, service and related parameters. Outstanding daily, guest hotel, resort, resort, resort, global attention, given to Indies and children, lend for hotel. The Spirit was with us all through our sorrow. Communications. Rev. A. A. I. Davis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Baptist church, Monroe St. and Sharon Place. The deacons were on time and in their respective places as usual. Deacons Corneilus Cruise and H. B. Clayborse had charge of the collection. Sunday was our dollar rally day. It was a success. We had in our midst a brother from Boston, Mass. When Roger W. Wolcott was Governor of Mass, this prominent Negro of whom we have reference to, was Gov. Roger Wolcott's Counselor. He was the first and only Negro to over attain such a position in the history of America. The gentleman referred to is at this time holding a permanent position the Capitol building with him. He was a staunch republican, Mr. Isaac B. F. Allen formerly of Boston, Mass, but now of New York State, is the person. He had with him a friend, another prominent Negro in the person of Mr. Howard La Tour. Mr. Allen made some brief remarks and delighted his hearers. Tuesday March 16, the pastor called a joint meeting of the Ladies Union Club with the deacons and members of the church at the residence of Deacon J. N. Fitch, 119 Orange St., to formulate plans to secure a piece of property for a new church. The trustees were also present. This church is too small to accommodate our general attendance aside from the regular members. Last Friday night our prayer meeting was largely attended. The leaders were Sisters R. M. Cruise and E. P. Johnson. Sister Johnson read for the evening's lesson. Romans 8th chap. We enjoyed a spiritual meeting. Deacon Harris from Jersey City and his wife, were present with us, and he prayer, a lovely prayer, and sang those old familiar southern hymn which were enjoyed by all. SICK LIST Mrs. Coger is out, and little baby Smith is out. Sister Elizabeth Anthony is in cheerful spirits, hping and praying for good weather, so she can go to church again. Sister Panfei Cook is abort the same, at the Albany Hospital, and Sister Rogers was found to be much worse. She seems to be sinking a little faster. There is also at the same hospital in the men's ward, a Mr. Theodore Thompson. He has been there about six weeks. Sister Henrietta Thompson of 173 3d St. is at the Homeopathic Hospital. Sister Martha Frazier of 37 Monroe St., and Sister Sarah Thompson of 97 3d St. who is very aged, and in a critical condition. Albert Lory Calhani and his little sister Verna are at the Children's Hospital. Mr. Edward Brown, who has been confined for some few months at St. Peters' Hospital left that institution Monday afternoon and is now stopping at 42 N. Swan St. City. Mr. William Van Hunter is able to walk with the aid of his crutches. To whom it may concern. Infor. mation. I am looking for my people. My father's name was Charles Preston, his sister's name was Grace Preston. My brother was Charles Preston Jr. he left home at the early age of 18 years. They were all residents of Norfolk, Va. When Charles Jr. was last heard from he was either in Buena Vista, Va. or in Norfolk, Va. Before my marriage I was Rosa Mary Preston. Now I am Rosa Mary Cruce residing at 240 Livingston Ave, Albany, N. Y. My uncle was a breakman on the freight train running from Norfolk to Lynchburg, Va. His name was Preston. Mrs. Margaretto E. Duval, of 33 Monroe St., wants to find her uncle, Mr. Edward Wilson, and also Miss Nannie and Martha Overton who, when heard from last were living on Carrington St., Richmond, Va. Mr. Edward Wilson lived in Richmond, Va., from there he moved to Washington, then he moved back to Richmond again after a stay at Washington. I would like very much to find him and his wife. His sister is dead: DEATH NOTICE Little Martha Elizabetht Molson was born Aug. 23, 1914. She was sick about four weeks. She died Sunday March 21, age 7 mos. She was laid away in a white couch casket. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Funeral services were from the house at 13 Van Tromp Street. Tuesday, March 23 at 2:30 P. M. She leaves to mourn their loss a mother and father, two grandmothers, grandfather, great-grandmother, last of other relatives. Rev. S: Sands, pastor of the A. M. E. Mad hung up is it said that one, A. J. Morris committed a breach of the peace at, and in the residence of the Agent of W. D. Woodin & Co. with the English Reservoir of Customs, Mr. Richard Sharp. This was done in the寝室, and they say they may have rough house for a while, although no beds were named. But that may Mr. Marris without any license, as Mr. Marris' shop and brandished a revolver it is said that Mr. Morris could not be arrested by any Constable, although we have not heard of any Constable who attempted to arrest him and he refused to be arrested. Of course the city offices being inactive, there were no Police officers to make the arrest, and they say the Superintendent of the Country was called upon to put in service a detachment of the frontier force to preserve the peace at the Customs House, and the warrant of arrest was sent to Buchanan to the Sheriff to have one pitiful little man arrested, and a great ado was made to magnify the affair, and to make Morris appear worse than he really hurt any one. And to show that when Morris is not under the influence of liquor he is not bad, the next morning he went deliberately to the Police Station without even a lawyer and submitted to a fine as the Justice of the Peace saw fit to impose upon him. THE PABRICATIONS. Although Editor Green is always busy on his peaceable and quiet corner, and more or less all excitement is over when he hears about it, and although he did not hear of this row until about eight o'clock that night while he was quietly on his way to prayer meeting, in the presence of Mr. W. Hi Brown and others (and then he did not get all the facts), and although the man was tried and fined early the next morning and the editor knew nothing about it until it was all over, yet the willful and malicious falsehood was circulated that the editor said that Morris should not be arrested. After Morris got out of the hand of the officers, another malicious falsehood went out that editor Green paid the fine for Morris, when in fact the editor does not know whether or not Morris paid the fine, or whether or not any one has paid it for him—one thing certain, the editor did not pay one cent of the fifty dollar fine placed upon Morris. But be it known that if the editor wanted to pay for Morris or any other man he would do it if he could "spell able;" he reserves that much freedom to himself. We do not believe that every man who commits a crime should be punished whether he is high or low. Before this Morris episode, fights have occurred in the customs house itself, and other parts of the city, and revolvers drawn, but no one arrested. Since the Morris episode a high preacher of a high church in Lower Buchanan, it is said, went into another man's house, made a big row, disturbed the peace of the neighborhood, drew a revolver, beaten, but the police go free. It would be well for Mr. Sharpe to frown on the officials a few more times since the judiciary will only get busy from such a frown and sleep in the absence of it: Another little fabrication is: as a ward meeting on the evening of January 1st, the citizens of Lower Buchanan met at the Police Station to nominate two Common Councilmen for the Lower Ward. Rev. J. R. Davis and Mr. J. C. Barnard were unanimously nominated, and yet the fabricator tattled to his boss that Green opposed Rev. Davis. But as it happened, Rev. Davis was present. One editor did say in that meeting was that it was inconsistent with Mr. W. A. Bryant's office as Commissioner of Electronics to be nominated when he himself must appoint the judges and clerks of the election; although if they preferred Mr. Bryant under those circumstances the editor would vote with the majority. It is simply this: some men think it is popular to have some thing to say about some other man even if it is falsehood.—Buchanan, Liberia, Afr. American League. —Read ZUDORA, in the Twenty- Million Dollar Myster, how running on Page two. You can also see it in moving pictures at the Hippodrome Theatre. IF YOU WANT TO BUY, RENT OR SELL, see us. We promise you a square deal—recollect this. Bragg Bros. & Co. 2t stayed on the deck of the steamer. The bracing morning air refreshed me. I felt like another man. I watched the sea-gulls following the steamer. I saw scrape of food thrown overboard and in a moment a swarm of sea-gulls were resting on the water eating the same. MANY BUCKS FLYING. I noticed the light-boys in Hampton Roads and counted many canvases back ducks flying about or settling in the water. The oystermen were out getting oysters into their boats with their long tongs. Several steamers passed. I counted eight English merchant steamers lying in Hampton Roads. Finally I landed at Newport News. It was ton o'clock. I decided to visit the Newport News Dry-dock. I walked up there. When I entered the office the white attendant informed me that the visiting hours were from 12:00 to 12:45. He announced that there would be no variation from this rule and I would have time enough to take the 1:15 train for Richmond. I had been advised that there was a way that I could get by this rule. Mr. W. E. Ratley was the colored attendant. "Are you Mr. Mitchell?" he enquired. I answered in the affirmative. "Do you want to see Mr. Ridley?" I again answered in the affirmative. I now remembered that Mr. C. G. Davis had advised me to ask for Mr. Ridley. THE WAY TO ENTER. This acted like magic. The watchman nodded that this was all right and I was led down the hallway to a mess-hall where I found the smiling Mr. J. H. Ridley, who greeted me cordially. I told him I wanted to see that German cruiser, about which there had been so much talk. He said that this would be all right and that he would accompany me through the yard. Here then was shown the way to get things done that apparently could not be done, to see when others waiting in the reception room were wearing the moments away, watching for the strike of twelve. THE GERMAN CRUISER The ship-yard is a mammoth affair. Hundreds of colored men are employed here with the white. They work as blacksmiths, laborers, stewards and in much of the skilled employments. In some parts, the grime and dirt made it difficult to tell a white man from a colored one. I saw many whom I know. Some spoke and some waved a recognition. I stood now with Mr. Ridley at the spot where the great super-dreadnaught had been launched, and I stood for the German cruiser, the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. This steamer left China when the war broke out. It was a passenger ship, but was converted into a cruiser to prey upon English, French, Japanese and Russian shipping. DODGED THEM ALL. Although warships of all of these nations had been scouring the seas searching for this steamer, the capain had succeeded in avoiding all of them. He had sunk over eight vessels and had taken off their passengers and their crews. There were over three hundred of these people in addition of his own crew. The capain will have been the best ship. Some of the women had been aboard six months and some of them had given birth to children since they had been there. With warships, both French and English all along the Atlantic seaboard, he had crept up to the capes and had entered Hampton Roads without being detected. He had applied to the United States Collector for permission to repair his ship and to take on coal and provisions. Under the capain's right, he might take on enough to last him to his nearest home port. He was then repairing his boiler, but he had his men doing the work. THE PUBLIC BARRED I stood awe-struck as I gazed on this remarkable cruiser, that had set the world to talking. It had been as signed to a dock, and was boarded off. Only laborers or visitors specially invited by the Captain were permitted to pass the guard. The cruiser was indeed a large vessel. It was much longer than the average city block. A small-sized sail boat had been the only one to be quite young. There was no smile on his face, but a look of deep seriousness, which-convinced one that he would obey orders. He wore the sailor suit of blue. THE QUARD ON THE DECK. On his sailor cap were letters, which I could not understand. At his right side, he carried a revolver in a holster of peculiar pattern. The leather holster was strapped or fastened to a board conforming to the shape of the revolver. Around his waist, he wore a belt. In this were several cartridge boxes. At his left side, in a scabbed, he carried a short stock of like-skinned used by the United States soldier. It was long and rapid-like. I saw colored men going to the ship, but they were laborers. When they reached the vessel's side, members of the crew carried aboard what they brought. LAGER MORE WANTED. At that time, they were rolling high of heat above the steamy. On the I have been busy with the work of a military brigade. We were constantly in war and we were always going the southern stay in this country. KETRA SMOKE SHACK. I was told that this great cruiser had two ammunition lying on the deck, but they were of canvas. I now two stocks and one of these was in service for volunteers of black machetes. My brother the captain, Mr. Ridley furnished me that the fires were kept burning all the time. This vessel was prepared to nail at any time. This converted cruiser had special interest for me. I continued to stand there and study the vessel from stem to stern. THE CAPTAIN OUT VISITING. "If you had been here just a little sooner," said Mr. Ridley, "you would have seen the Captain. He is all dressed up in his uniform and he has gone out to pay an official visit. It is known that at least five English and French warships are lying outside the capes waiting for the German ship to come out. It is reported that the Germans say that the war is in progress outside of the capes. I was informed that the steamer would have forty-eight hours in which to leave after she had secured her clearance papers. A FANT STKANER The cruiser is reputed to have a speed of 22 knots or about 25 miles per hour. The commander of the American ship which was suked by her is quoted as saying that she is one of the fastest boats he had ever seen and he had a suspicion that she could run faster than the war rated. I could not stand there all day. I had to take the 1:15 train and my kind friend, Ridley, was in the employ of the Newport Ship Building Company and so I reluctantly turned away, only to see the monster ship, Pennsylvania, which was launched a few months earlier. I too that the dry docks here are immense affairs. Some of the largest ships when docked look like sail boats in them. THE LONGEST, BUT NOT THE WIDEST. While the dry-docks here are among the largest in the world they are not the widest and for this reason some of the large vessels must go to Portsmouth to go into dry-dock. Although the Pennsylvania was built here, there is no dry-dock here wide enough to receive her although they appear to be. Mr. Ridley also told of how quickly the water in these immense reservoirs can be pumped out. It was only a few minutes when we stood gazing at the Pennsylvania. The vessel is 608 feet long. THOSE 14 ISCH GUNS. On the deck were the turrets and a long 14 inch gun. Each turret is built to hold three guns. The vessel has four submerged torpedo tubes, 22 inches in diameter and will have 22 5 inch gun. The fuel for this vessel will be oil. As we stood there, I saw two colored men working an air pumping machine. They kept at the task. Mr. Ridley called my attention to the fact that this was being used to below cutting some of the timbers from the hull of the Pennsylvania, which had adhered to the Pennsylvania when she left the guides in the launching. THAT LONE DIVER Mr. Kidley remarked that a diver was down below. I had seen a diver's outfit, but had never seen a man in action inside of one of them. A colored youth stood on the side of the dock. "Yes," said he, "the diver is down there. He went down those a little while ago. He'll be up in about ten minutes. I told him that if that was fact, I would certainly wait to see him. I would have the means of a rope. It was not long before there was a gurgling, a bubbling of water along the sides of the mammoth dreadnaught. COLORED MEN ACTIVE Two other colored men were hauling away. Then a round metal helmet appeared and then the shoulders of a strange creature. He came up the ladder that was extended down and the colored men haul away. He had the air trapped in the ladder an ax in his hand. He climbed that ladder only with the aid of the colored men, who hauled away. Then he reached the top and rested on the ladder. I was curious to see this strange creature. The colored men reached the home and the hard screw fashion. After it, he had twisted, it came off and there stood or rather leaned a wizened face white diver. WAS WEIGHTED DOWN He had a slight mustache and he looked as though this life had sapped all the vigor out of him, but, he had been working with the axe. In the water, he could move about at will, even with the heavy lead weights, but he had not been life depended upon the colored man who held the rope. His hands were encased in gloves, but only rubber bands at the wrists prevented the water from entering his armor. His hands were red and they looked cold. I went over to him and smilingly felt they. They were not as cold as I expected to hold a man near remarked that the water was warm down there. PASSED THE WORKSHOP. We then left and passed through many of the work shops before reaching the mess-hall, where Mr. J. H. Ridley had charge. That dry-dock, $33 foot long was resting on my mind and even now I can, in my mind's eye, see that humming basin. In Mr. Ridley's headquarters, I met Merrill. F. Wittlington, W. S. Brown and George Washington, Mary. I had to leave and Mr. Ridley placed me to the front entrance where I saw many white [MARK T. SCHNEIDER] "I want to visit the museum." He explained, then I counted. "I want to be the museum manager. I want to be the museum manager. I want to be the museum manager. Colleen tells me the right of way in empty spaces in the southland and that they do not know it. I was meditating near and all I thought, I stranded towards the "We-Go!" Hotel where I met the smiling Mrs. Matt N. Lewis. I had just before met Mrs. Linda McFerson creating the bridge. I entered the Star Office. There I met Mr. J. D. Ursie of Ganooke fame and also Mr. J. L. Washington. COLORED ENTERTAINMENT I found a nice plant here. They have also a linotype machine. After talking for a while, I visited the Puny, Nickies and Dimes Bank. They are always busy there. I called at the Crown Savings Bank, too. They are still doing a nice business also. Then I looked for Attorney J. Thomas Newsome. All of the front of his office building was down and repairs were going on. I could see his office and his library, but no Newsome. I started back for the C. and O. station as my time for loitering was out. MORE INFORMATION. I sat down to read a paper when a colored man spoke to me. He sat beside me and talked about the German cruiser. He said that he was told that sometimes that German Captain painted one side of his vessel white and the other side black. He would pass in one direction with the black side towards his pursuers and then he would come back with the white side, having lifted his it. smoke-stack, he would think it was smoke-stack, but my train had backed in and I hurried aboard the sleeping car, where I found the luggage of Major R. R. Moton, who was enroute to Mucule Indiana. A REMARKABLE PORTER The porter said he was in the day coach talking to a friend. He remained there during the trip to Richmond and I was the lone colored passenger on that sleeper. When I reached Richmond, the porter, Mr. J Henry Graham brushed me off and as slated me with my overcoat and luggage. I reached in my pocket to pay him. Never mind. I was in South Richmond. I have been reading your circular". I was astounded. I had been traveling on the trains for more than twenty years and this was the first porter that I had ever met to decline to receive a tip from a passenger. THE END OF THE JOURNEY. I looked at him again, bowed reverentially and after- gripping my satchel securely passed out of the station to the street below. Thus ended a pleasant trip, although a short one I was wiser by my experience, which had been unique and informative. "So endeth the present lesson." JOHN MITCHELL, JR. FARMVILLE, VA. March 22, 1915. Prof. T. C. Erwin, a representative of the Negro Organization Society of Virginia, addressed the citizens here on last Tuesday evening, & P M. McCormick, the rain prevented many from turning out. However quite an appreciative audience came and listened with marked attention. Deacon P. H. Hilton has been appointed secretary of this district empowered to solicit membership, secure funds and furnish information relative to the effort now on foot to establish an institution by our purpose. This institution will be with the consumption may go and be properly treated. On Sunday, at 11 A. M., at Fire Baptist church, Rev. O. G. Jenkins of Richmond, Va., preached a profound sermon, which was to the delight of all present. At 7:30 P. M. he again appeared upon the second and addressed himself to the occasion and the people went home rejoicing. Rev. Jenkins will speak here on Wednesday night in advocacy of the Negro Exposition to be held July 5th, 1915 at Richmond, Va. He is prepared to furnish information relating to transportation of exhibits to their proper destination. The citizens of Farmville and vicinity must not be left behind in representing this section of our State. As a race, we are now confronting under adverse circumstances peculiar conditions tend to impede the progress of any race afflicted with like conditions. Now, to avert theseills, we must take advantage of opportunities offered civically, politically and religiously. This government has appropriated fifty-five thousand dollars to be spent to give the Southern Negroes an opportunity to show what progress and achievements made since their emancipation. Be it remembered that all eyes are drawn this race of ours and power never we must show ourselves men, or also be marked non-progressive and ungrateful race. Again there are thousands of our men, young men, who say they want to be recognized as citizens with equal rights and privileges and yet they will not avail themselves of the opportunity of taking the initiative in preparing themselves to come in possession of said rights and privileges. If these thousands of men they could make themselves able to franchise and hold the balance power in saving by whom the affairs of this government both state and county shall be governed. I am sorry to say our people are not in as close touch with God as our parents, therefore God is not doing for us what he did for them. Because we are not faithful worshipers, we intreat our people to return to God. Missouri State University, where he will reside with his son. Missouri State University, where he will reside with his son. Mr. Matthew Linsley left to-day for parts unknown. Sunday was a bright day. We worshipped with the Mt. Zion M. E. Church Rev. J. E. Dobson tok the stand at eleven o'clock in company with W. R. Manley and Bro. James Swan. Text, Job 15, 54, "I know known Blessed Jesus, Jesus," A reverable sermon, as he can deliver. At eight he was again at his best. He spoke from the subject, "Progressiveness," in a way that lifted us above the common things of earth. The Primitive Baptist was in session 16-day, Elder S. Brown, pastor. Bro. F. Coleman is still very ill. The rest of our sick list is improv- ing. ROANOKE, VA. March 23, 1915 On last Monday 4 P. M. Madam Lucian Cox, one of Roanoke's best white women, lectured to the Matron Board of the St. Luke hospital and to begin with she stated that there was two colored hospitals opening in the city and that both are making application to the white citizens for help. Madam Cox is trying to find out just how the two will be run. she expresses the willingness to give to charitable causes. She also spoke of two colored medical societies existing among the colored doctors and of how the spirit seemed to exist between them and wanted to know if there was not a way for them to get together and mend the rent between them relieving that only in that way would the movements of the two hospitals prosper. In her closing remarks she assured them that a close investigation would be made into both causes before any donations were made. All K. of P. Uniform Rank and Cadets and are requested to be present Sunday, March 28, 2:30 P. M. at the Burrell Hall. Come in full regalia. By order of J. H. Fowkle, D. D. T. C. All Courts of Cafanhe are requested to meet in the lower part of the High Street church, Sunday. Mch 28 at 2:30 P. M. Come in full regalia. By order of Madam Burrell, D. D. J. H. Fowkles is much improved at this writing and, after going through a treatment at the St. Luke Hospital for colored people, will be able to be out in a few days. Sir T. S. Edmundson met with a slight accident with an assasin, over ten cents worth of goods purchased by Edmundson's son, which resulted in the assasin having a cracked skull and Sir Edmundson setting two bullets in his right arm. (By Rev. Richard Carroll, of Columbia, S.C.) After a long and tiresome ride I am in Austin, Texas, stopping at 1004 E. 10th Street, at the home of Mrs. Eliza Hawkins Jones. I am very much impressed with Austin. It is a beautiful city and the capitol of Texas. Colored people seem to be doing well. I am here to conduct a meeting in the church of Dr. L. L. Campbell. He is certainly a man of man's progressman. He is president of the theological Baptist General Convention of Texas. We are to be in Texas for three months, then we spend a little time in Arkansas. My home is Columbia, S. C. I have never seen so much race discrimination beginning in Atlanta Ga., to Austin, Texas. In Atlanta Ga., Negroes are allowed to ride only in freight elevators. Those who have business in sky-scrapers have to ride in freight elevators. It happened that I was invited to the office of Dr. V. I. Masters, a naffie of Carolinian, who knew so much the floor and accompanied my wife and I up and down and we were allowed to ride in white folk's elevators. In Birmingham, Ala., there is a building twenty-five stories high. An old South Carolinian, a very wealthy white man, Mr. Belton Gloreh, has an office on the 15th floor. He desired to have a talk with me as I came from South Carolina and he is a great friend of Dr. Booker T. Washington. He called my attention to the fact that I would have to ride up in a freight elevator, which thing he did not approve of, but could not help; but told me if I did not like to ride up to his office, in such a conveyance, he would meet me anywhere else; so he invited me to his home. I informed him that my head would swim if I rode fifteen stories high in an elevator. I would hate to go that high to see Rockefeller. In Mississippi I learned that a Negro is not allowed, to pass through that state in a sleeping car and I made no attempt to get sleeping car accommodations and was very careful to ask as I came through Georgia. Alabama. Louisiana and Texas. "Where is the place for Negroes?" I confess that I was not fit to proach whiten on this trip. I was mad half the time to think how white people rob colored people. We pay full fare and get just any kind of accommodation. This is seen in depots, trains and everywhere also. In my speech in Dr. J. A. Whitted's church in Birmingham, Ala., where there was a mixed audience of both white and colored people, I told the white people that I felt discrimination heavily; I wanted justice for my self and my people, and that I want- Balesman Fired Upon, by Hidden Assailant While Walking on Morris Street Near Home of Detective who Testified Before Vice Commission. E. Judson Gillman, a salesman, residing at 1507 Grove avenue, was mysteriously shot in the back at 8:20 clock last night within less than a second Fred L. Krenkel detective, Bengent Fred L. Krenkel detective, who it is firmly believed, mistook him for Krengel and was attempting to murder the detective. Earlier in the day Krengel had received a letter threatening him with death if he did not resign from the police force within thirty days. The letter was signed "Friends of the Commissioners," and accused Krengel of taking too active a part in the vice commission's investigation of police commissioners and character of dirtiest white men we over knew." Gilman was walking along Morris street, between Main street and Floyd avenue, when he was shot. He felt the bullet strike him in the back and quickly turned to see who was shooting at him. No one was in sight. Gilman made his way to St. Luke's hospital, where doctors found that the bullet had nearly expended its full force before striking him and had not entered his body. A mark the back bullet showed, however, the bullet struck a backbone. After submitting the careful examination, Gilman returned home. Detective Krengel heard this afternoon of the shooting and immediately began an investigation. It was 2 o'clock before he ascertained the identity of the person shot, his first information regarding the affair being very meagre. Both Krengel and relatives of Gillman are convinced that the shooter was a would-be assassin of the detective. It is believed the shooter was in hiding in a safe retreat and opened fire on Gillman in mistake for Krengel when he saw Gillman walking along the street in the direction of Krengel's home. Krengel resides at 13 South Morris street. The scene of the shooting was at the mouth of an alley. A light provided by the city usually burns brightly at this spot, but it was extinguished last night. Whether the light was put out by the person who did the shooting in order to aid him in his murder scheme or went out by accident problematical, it was thought by the man that the murder was purposefully extinguished.—Rich. mound Va., News.Lender, March 17, 1915. CALIF. EXPOSITION VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY Greatly reduced fares in effect March 10 to November 30, with three months return limit and very liberal stop-over privileges. Variable route tickets will be sold enabling purchaser to make going trip via Memphis or New Orleans or Shreveport or St. Louis, returning via anyone of these gateways or other regular marketing route. The "Top of the Sky" in W. North Carolina is very inviting the year through and a trip through this country, at least in one direction, should prove very enjoyable. The Washington-Sunset Route is also operated over the Southern Railway through Atlanta and New Orleans. This constitutes a daily Pullman Steel Fourist car service with through personnel conductor. Please information, descriptive matter, apply to H. L. HISCHI, Dip Pass, Agt. Southern Railway, 907 E. Main St. Richmond, Va. FOR RENT: FOR RENT: Something New Under the Sun: The attention of the public is called to the fact that the Samaritan Hall, at the corner of 6th and Duval Streets has been thoroughly renovated from top to bottom and from bottom to top in every respect. To this end, we are offering to the public, to societies, lodges, beneficial clubs, social parties, to all persons and organizations who desire an excellent place to have evenings of pleasure and entertainments, the privilege of renting rooms in the Samaritan Hall. These lodge rooms and the main hall which is used for entertainments, are for rent, at strictly modern prices. We are ready and prepared to serve the public, along this Lodge, for our application. For full information apply at the office of State Grand Lodge No. 6, I. O. of Good Samaritans and D. of Samarita, at the corner of 6th and Duval Streets. Address all communications to J. W. THOMPSON. The object of the suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the board of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after due publication of this order, and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. E. BYRD, P. Q. TO CLARENCE A. BATES; You will take notice that I will on the 28th day of April, 1915, at the office of Phil B. Shield's room, number 701, Travelers Building, situated on the north side of Main Street, between 11th and 12th St. at Richmond, Virginia, between the hour of 9 A.M. & 6 P.M., of that day, proceed to take the depositions of witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery, depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia. Wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not concluded on that day, the same account will be adduced and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same is concluded. Respectfully, RUTH ALICE BATES. By Counsel 502 N. 3rd Street VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 17th day of February, 1915. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony, by the plaintiff from the defendant, one the ground of desertion. And an amdavit having been made and胶 that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days of publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interests herein. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. E. Byrd, p. q. TO CHARLIE SCOTT: You will take notice that I shall, on the 14th day of April, 1915, at the office of Phil B. Shield's room number 701, Travelers Building, situated on the north side of Main Street, between 11th and 12th St. in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 6 P. M., of that day, proceed to take the depositions of witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not concluded on that day, that taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same is concluded. Respectfully. ANNE SCOTT Counsel. J. K. Byrd. 502 N. 3rd 8t J. B. Byrd. 502 N. 3rd 8t In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 13th day of February, 1915. Fibrence Freeland, Plaintiff, against William C. Freeland, Defendant, In Chancery. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of adultery. An amidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interests in this suit. A Copy--Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, J. E. Byrd, p. q. Clerk. TO WILLIAM C. FREELAND: You will take notice that I shall, on the 30th day of March, 1915, at the office of Phil B. Shield's room, number 701. Travelers Building, situated on the north side of Main street, between the hours of 11th and 12th streets, in the City of Richmond, Virginia between the hours of 9 and 6 F. M., of that day proceed to the deposition of witnesses to the road evidence to my behalf in a certain suit in chancery, depending in the Law and Equity Court, for the City of Richmond, Virginia. Wherein you are *defendant*, and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not concluded on that day, taking of the same will be adjourned and come from day to day, or from time to time, the same place, and between the same hours, until the same is concluded. RESPONSIBILITY FLORENCE FREELAND. By Counsel. J. H. Byrd. 502 N. 3rd 96 We carry a large stock of Toledo Artidien, such as Tobacco, Powder, Pure Grouse and Lotions, Purification, Malt, Preparation, Hair Brushes and Cocoa Stainery, Mirrors, Imperial Goods and other things in the Mine. Also Large Stock of Bice Polish and Brushen, Whisk Brocans, Trusses, Rubber Goods, Pina Rabbits, Pocket Knaves, Etc. Will be pleased to serve you with any and everything carried in an up-to-date Drug Store. Prices Low. Quality Considered. Goods delivered when requested or sent to you by Pardel Post. THOS. TABB JEFFRIES Prescription Druggist Dept. D Two desirable data for rent. 534 North 2nd St.. 119 E. Leigh St. BRAGG BROS & CO. AGENTS WANTED. I want Colored Agents, male or female, to sell to all nations one of the Best Hair Ointments on the market. Large product. JAMES P. CLEARY. 1750 Bank Street. 4t pd Baltimore, Md. GO TO THE Industrial Union Institute Not the largest college, but one of the best Pratt Institute Schools in the South. Parents and your children to us. Healthiest location in the North. Terms annual. Write to R. Boyd, Ivan W. Harper, N. M. President, P. O. Box, 805, Boston Press, 12345 S. W. Robinson and Son, Inc. Dealers in HIGH GRADE LIQUORS 19 and 21 North 18th Street Richmond, Va. 'Phone, Randolph 2313 JAMES H. COLEMAN DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES. CONFECTIONNRIES, MEATS AND VEGETABLES. All Goods Promptly Delivered. 'Phone', Randolph 3286 125 WEST DUVAL STREET EDW. STEWART 203 SO. SECOND ST. Richmond, Va. Dealer in Fancy Groceries Fresh Meats, Vegetables, Fish and Oysters. 'Phone, Madison 1637. AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE Open all the year round. For Males Only. Maintained by the governments of the United States and of North Carolina. Three, Strong Departments—Academic, Mechanical, Agricultural Board, Lodging and Tuition, $7.50 per month. Write for further information or catalog. JAMES B. DUDLEY, Pamembert, Greenbore, N. C. Bay CATA = | « : fe SATURDAY;-MARCH 27, 1015 REPLY: BRIEF manintained in yiolation of any Ia “for the protection of Waherles. Int be treated as a public nuleance, “an may be abated aod summarily de Mtroyed Dy any perwon, and it abil bo the duty af each and every pro tector aforcanid and every Kame cor ntadle to seize, romove, and forth with deatroy the saine.” The loxtnla ture, however,.undonbtedly porwens od the power not only to probit! Aebiog by nota in thene waters, bu to make ft a criminal offense, and t take wuch ICAAUFCA AK Were FeAMon able and necenaag to prevent ynict ‘affousea in the future, It certain could not do thik mote effectual than by deatroying the micans of ts omense, If the note were being uae in a mannor detrinental to the In tereata of the public, we think ft wi seithin the poxwnr of the legislaturr to declare them to be nitinances, an! to authorize Ue nificers of the Stats ta abate Ghem. “Examples of thie are vowels tte kally rekintered or owned. or em. plogéd tn ausuReting oF ctlier Weal ATA, dintilorins oF breweried Me: ally carrie on or operated, and bulldogs wtanding npen or war the houndary Hne between’ the United Stutew aud another country, and lined an depote for ameugeling somnds In all thems canon, however, the for felttite wa decrevd hy judicial wre coding. Rut where the prayerts tx ht Uttle value, and tty “use fof the Menatg purpose In eloar, the login ture may deetare It to he nuisance and subject to summary abatement Instances of this are the power to MIN dineaned cattie; to pull down hounea In the pat of confinsrations: the dostrnetion of decayed frutt oF ‘ah or unwholesome meats, or ine footed clothing, qbacene bouks of ple- cures, of instrementa whieh ean ons ty be wand for Hlegal purponen, While The leginiature han no rir. . artdtrar ly te declare that to be nutrancs which In clearly nat xv, a Kood deal munt he Weft ta tte dincretion tn that regard, aud If the object to bem ace campllaied te coudnelye to the pin ile, Interenty may exercise a tare WGerty af choles In the mene em ployed.” If the property wern of great value, aa, for iniance, If I were a veanel employed fOr amugeling oF ther {eal puryoren, it wonid be mitting n dAnkerans power in the nands of « cuxtonin oflicer to permit im to wcll or dentroy {Cay a publir tulaance, and the owner would have rood Feaxon to complain of wich act a depriving him of bis properts without dus process of Iaw. But whero the property in of tritling val vec and Iix dentriction In Recessar’ @ effect the object of a certain stat ite, wo think {t tx within the power if the Wéeintature to order {te snm- nary abatement.” “The value of tio neta tn question an but $16 aplece. The cost of coa- jemming one, (and the use of one # ioral as the Uae of a dozen) by ddicisl proceedings, would largely | xeond the value of the act, apd | oubtloan the, State would. fn’ many aacx, be doterred from executing | ne law by the oxpense. They could aly be remored from iho water with iMenity, and were Mable to {jury | 1 the proccas of removal. The object | ( the law ia undoubtedly a beno-— « cout one, ‘and, the State ought not be hampored in tte enforcement byt re application of constitutional pro- ! isiona which are intended for the : rotection of substantial righta of 5 roperty. St ia evident that the ‘eM- | (cy of thin statute would be very riously tmpatrod by requiring ev § -y not Ulosally uned to de carefully ¢ kon from tho water, carried before o courl or magistrate, notier of the ¢ izure.to be, given by publication. t 34 reealar judicial proceedings to 0 tstituted for its condemnation. “It 1 anid, bowover, that the neta 0 not tn thomselrea a nuisance, but ¢ © perfectly lawful acta of manu: 7 eture, and are ordinarily ured for lawtal farposs. This, howover. ¢ "BO meann a conclusive answer any articles, auch. for inatance: as ¥ ra, dice, and ‘other articles used tc ¢ gambling purposes, are perfectly rmleas in themeelves. But may be- me nvfsances by being put to an a egal use, and in such casos fall R thin the ban of the law. and may mummarily “deatroyed. it te true fi at ‘this rulo does not always fol- tt w {rom the {legal wee of » harm- Jc a article. A house may not detorn 7 wn because ft ts put to an illegal pI e. wince it may be aa readily used at a lawfal purpose (Ely v. Super.- sa ors, 36 N. Y. 497). dut where ml- er F articles of porsopal property are tr voted to such use the fact that thay th Y be used for a lawful purposé to wid not deprive the legislature of es » Dower to destroy them. The pow- ch ‘of the legislature to declare that bx ich ts "perfectly tnnocent in itself ta be unlawfal is beyohd question 7! cople v. West, 106 N.Y. 393); ps d in such case the “legislature th y annex to the prohibited act all ut » factdents of @ criminal offense, an luding the destruction of proper- cit denounced by it as a public nal- th co pe in McLéea y, Arkanses, 211 U. 3. alt 9, 645. Mr. ‘Justice Day uses the po ition. .(Citing ‘eness.) Mat, be man fearee la She court. the right of frve @omi ‘et contract have been: applic be unlimited im. ite mesure, an when the right to comtrect oF car Fy on Business: confiicte with laws de jelsring the public policy of the State Jenacted. for thw. protection of th public health; aafety or welfare, th same’ may bo vaild, notwithstandini they bavo the offect to curtail . 0 Umit tho freedom of contract, 1 would extend this opinion , beyon: yreasonablo limits to make’ rofcrenc: to all the case {a this court in whic! tualifcationa of- the right of free dom, of contract have been applied tnd ‘enforced. : “Iw In, thon, the catablished doe trine of this court tbat the liberty of contract {x not universal, and [subject to, restrictions passed-by the Hexiniative branch of the Rovornmont fn the oxerclso ofits power to pro: tect the safety, Rholth and welfare of the people.” ‘ “Tho letmlature, velng tumntliar with Jocal conditions. ts, primarily. the Judge of the necessity of such enactments, The mere fact that. court may differ, with the lexinature In {tx views: bf public policy, or that judgex may hold views tnconaintent with the propriety of the Textlation In question, ffordx.no ground for Ju- ictal Interference, yntess the act in ‘question {s unmistakably and palpa- Diy in preven of lexislative power.” The latent cae on thie nubsect tn thir Supronte Court of. the’ Calted States, which we hee to elte, be the taxe of Mo. P. Ry. Co, ¥. City oF Omnha (4 ebied November 30, 1914) Vaited States Supreme Court Ad- yaneo Sheets. 1914. pp. S2-8t. whero Mr. Justice | Day, delivering the Oplitor of Ute court, said This be done tn the exeretee of he police power and the means to te Employed te promote. the publle safety are primarily, in the Judz- nient of the Tegislative branch of the xevernment. to Whose authority wet tatters are committed and xo tons Av the ttieans have a xubatanttal re latlon to the qirpowe to be accom: listed, nnd there Ie tm arhitrary tne terferenen with private tiehts, | the compte cannot Interfere with the merch. of the power by enjoining reintations made fi the Intersa of pubic xafety which the Jeistature hw vtnly enacted.” (Cine many raser.) 3 “The Constitution of the United State requiring that no State shall worive any peraon of Ife, Wherty or yroqertys withont due procenr of daw. hax hot undertaken Co equaltze ail | he ameqalitles which may result fom Mie exercise Of revegalred State nekersts I the ekeredse OF te pe ee power Hmay laggen, an ft often | tees, that theaiatity: restts | whleh tee daw ne pewerless to redrene. 1 | “opty tn (hone clear ane OnHeiKtak (hie casen of abiine of lepistutive ade | Hority that the caurl tx authorize! Hider ser tlon wf the Federal Const Mion. te easel the exereiae of WE | slative ower.” : Coming now te a review of mome | fotos Virginia canen in addition i « tone Kerelubetore cited. we bes (9 5 ay IhAt while yore members of the 3 ar have thewght that our State Witte Were extremely ronwervatiee t n fellowias the lead of the Supreme 1 ‘ure Mh its controlling construction t {thw extent af the police power, yet t fe Virxinta canes are ample. | we | Shot. ta Justify tie aMtrmattog o° he Judaent of Whe Huxtingse Court 4 f the City of Richinond here conse t iainnt of a MWR & ROR Coy Clty + 7 Vas (26 Gratt.y M4. 47. the cons futinte Was that an ordinanes of the « cy. protittting the Rehmond. Fred: fickabure ‘and Potomar Rallroat wmpany from drawing oF propelling roneam vin cars on Tread attest, © at ait, because the Teginlative ¢ rant to thin allroad company had V thorized {8 to bu Td Ite road within Ws corborate Hmfte of tho elty, the 1 watton to be approved by the coun. 4 Loft the city, and auch approval f4 Wl been seiven By a resolution adopt I whereby the common counell did a uereve the propored location of ¥ oyald rafiroad and the present ta rinination of the same, an preaerits a Doin the foregoing | revelation.” vé nich ocation wan'on Broad atreet. tg win sehteh tt wae afterwardn Dro: f. Mited from going But the court tn vs nwer Co the contention of the rail cv ad company used thin pertinent th neuagn: re "To Kive to the charter aueh an th terpresntion would be to Bold not Se Iv tbat the legislature had deltd- 3 ately violated the chartered rights be the princigal and capital city” of th 6 Commonwealth, by depriving {t or the power to protect the —publl> hi fety and promote the public wel- ca re, bat that the lektslature , bad ng dite own hands and placed "this ot poration above and beyond the at sch of law." pl On an appeal «to the Supreme at urt ofthe Unned States, thie th iment was aMirmed. Chief Juntles po alte delivering ‘the opinion. . Thin ¥: ned Judgersaid: Fe “The right (n granted the com. 3U indement was aMrmed. Chief Juaticn Waite delivering ‘the opinion. - Thin Tearned Judge said: “The right tn granted the _com- pany to conaruct’a railroad ‘from nome point within tho corporation of Richmond to be approved wy the common council.” No definite potnt is fized by the charter. Tbis ts left to the dixcretion of the company. ‘sub- Ject only to the approval of the city. The power to approve cartalaly tm: piles tho power to reject one location and accept another. and this ‘neces- sarily carrice with It the farther pow- er to reserve such governmental con- trol over the company, in reapect to the road when built within the city to tha point approved, as may de nec- omaary. This cabsolate grant of the charter is satisfied 1{ tho road ts built within the clty for any dis- tance, by any route, or to any point. The chmpany. however, desired to pasa through Broad street, and, for the present. ta terminate the rod uron the Jots purchased for shone and warehouses, and requested the city to approve that location. This the city ~was"willing to do upon a condition that It would sot be con- sidered as theroby parting with any power or chartered privilere not racing ite reed qe emwacting “it structing ite je vith ths depot. ‘These worms were eompany nd si At thet time the oy. one rested with all the powers peseneary jor the goed orertng and gevere- ment of poreves abd property WRD- mn te seristietion. By the conditinn srpeced wheoe were rea “auesen tetee amen ak Gan ) and ordinary: poten af ay | meat over the. ried: wie eet ed, and aver the ta, - t0'ite uae, were 20 , The: company, therefore,.; ecoupted > Broad street wpon | / term ) and conditions if the chavege ; had located. the roule of the. /rond within the city, but Ju termite sublest. L ed the company to inp ehrerenees | of the city in respect Jo the. mee of the road when constructed.” ‘(R.°R. Co. ¥. Righmond, 96 U. 8. 521, 627- | In the case of €..& 0. Ry: £0, ¥. Commonwealth, 105 Va. 207.1t was held that tbo léétslature may, in the exorclte of-tho police power of tho State, enact laws for the protectfan “of property and..the promotion af the health of the community, and the conatitutionality’ of such ‘a Taw in not affected by tho.fact that an in- cidgntal reaalt of tho exercise of tho power has boen Infurious to.tndlvid- uals, thus upholding an act of the Logtelature of May 20,1887, author- zing the destruction of certain dams across Jumos River, although sald damp were constructed in parauance of a contract which required thelr perpetual. maintenance. In Elsger Bros. v. Hawktas, 113 Va, 546, 49; Harrison, J., anid: “Very broad and | comprehensive polico powers aro delegated by. the legislature to-the City of Richmone. Undor Ita charter tho’ council” hax power to cnact suitable ordinances to fecure and promote the general wol- fare of the Inhabitant@of the city. such ax they may deem proper for the safety, healthy. peace, Rood ordes and morals of the vommunity. In a1- dition, thes have tho power to make muah ordinances and regulatjons an they ‘may deem desirable and auit- ate to prevent view and Immorallty. to prexerve putite peace and Rood or der. to prevent and quell lots, dis turhances. and disorderly asxbmbla- ken, vte..For a violation of any of (tx ordinances. the council haw power | to preseriby mny fine or penalty (ox cept when a fing oF penalty fa other: | wine provided for In the charter) net exeveding five hundred dollars, and | may provide thiut. on failure to pay | the flow or penalty impored, the of- | fender whall be Imprisoned in tite fail of the elty for any term nat 6h | reeding three calendar month, : “Tho patie powerk delegated be $ hone provistonn to the efty are, WIth: § in Ite Timlts, quite equal to those, woanewned hy Une legislature sthelt They are certainly amply hroad to ‘over and inehide the right of ie 3 ty. tir the Intereat of ite Rood order} vad Uhe protection of {ta eilizena from tolenes, co provide that {t whould. tis | ihvwtal for aay Heenved pawnbeok ‘for other person acting as pawn: | Hoker. to recelve ax neenrity, pledge ir pawn. oF to purchase. gel, loan or t Hire, any intol. dirk, bowie Knits. \ te In view of the character of the © nintioms combieted by then dealers ‘here the criminally dispowg! can co nut fora pittance procure a deadiy 4 veajwon for a deadly purfoxe that Ne B oid not otherwise be able to oi1- ain. the onfinance masuiled. fx not nly reasonable, but eminently whas, ti sending to minimize the commix ¢ lon of eft tn a papnlous elty. 8 “The rule i generally recognized 0 hat municipal corporations are prl- it na facto the sole Judgex respecting « he necessity and reasonableness of helr-ordinanced, Every Intendment eto bw made In favor of the lawful a ge af the exercie af muntelpal t vitor making regulations to pra: ¥ rote the public bealth and rafety, ud It is not the province of courts, © eet in elear ences, to Interfere Fs 4th the exercise af the pawern vests It 1 in munielpalities for the promo: tt on of publte nafety.” rr ‘The only Virginia cane from which rt neems ta ur the plaintiffs tn error a in have any comfort tx the cane of 0 ity of Richmond y Carutters, 102 hi a. 774 (declded March 22, 1205), th hich held that a tmunteipal ordt: ove which, Immediately upon Cae th sath of « domestic antinal, and be. at reo haa Necoue a nutnanes ar th wxerous to health, deprives the of vner of his property therein and tx It in a public contractor, in the ve king of private property without no \w proves “of Inw and tx, therefor th id. It avems to us that the holdinr:|re this care, under the evidence be- | pr ro the court. {Hlutrates the conner- | dt tive ponition always taken by this ni url. and we belleve tt in nate, wita nl utmost confidence and - cordial to pect. to say that had the care of th » Callfornia Reduction Company v. altary Reduction Works, 198 U. 3) ta (decided November 27. 1905). Ma en decided ‘previous to the Cari: er crr.cane, the decinion of thi Hon- an able Court in the lator ease would th ve been different. In tha Callforn’a th no It ean hold that municipal ordi- ow nees requiring all garbage ant rev her Tefuno Matter to bo delivered ea A npecified eromatory oF reduction of unt.’ thora to bo eremated or de. Co osed. nt the expense of wi > peréon, company or cor. ert ration conveying the same, are not rex ting in the duc process” of law ort ulred by the United States Con-} tution, 14th Amondment, as tak- the x rivato property for public une the rhout compensation, even tf some mo the substances so-destroyed may aut ve, had some elements of value. nag he itallen are oura.) cas poration conveying the same, are not wanting in the duc process of taw required by tho United States Con- stitution, 14th Amondment, as tak- Ing ‘private property for public ure without compensation. even if some of the substances so. destroyed may have, had some elementa of value. (Tho Mtaltes are ours.) In that caso Mr. Justice Harlan, at pager 325-7, saya: “Bo all this as it may, the cre- mation atid destruction of garbage and bouse refuse, under the suthor- ity of the municipal authorities, pro- eceding -upon reasonable grounds, and at a place designated by law, a3 a means for the protection of the public health cannot be properly re- garded, within the meaning of the Constitution, as 3 tabling of prisace property For public use without comr pensation. simply becauee sock gar- bage and house refuse may have bad, at the time of its destruction, some element of value for certain pare, tS we ee “In Sedgewick's Treatise on Stata- tory and Constitotional Lew the aa- thor says that “the clause prokibit- Ing the taking of private property witnowt comprnoation ie not igtond- od ne 8 liemttation °° * of ro lice powers which are’ nesamary to- the trancetiiity of every well order. od commenRy, nor of that general power ever private property whist papee ee eee or teey many interfere with the fil at-' jeymant of private .prepeyty, ‘and’ | ne ; V, y ‘ A : : 1K ae es : 2: 155 y Ea “4 = eee 4}: . se a ray ers (A wl rch, aie fies It eae a (sce 4" : ne ee ae aS Serer eae ‘toe ee Rane aces sea eat eee © rare pe ep eee eee PiU hao eS te treeeeen eeere Aantal oe tee cnet Bo MOF Wal racer ce teer momecrersnany J.L.MEAB CYOLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL , ‘ROBERT C SCOTT, Funeral Director . 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See, algo, Gabgier v Michtxai ise, 8, 335, » We think we Have etted ampte an thority to ahow- 3 Firat: ‘That in the enactment 6 this ordinance the City of Richmon wan exercising the poitce power del erated, to tt by.the State ~- Second: That jetzt wan to De» mote the peace, Rood order, moraly sid general weltare of the commit nity. ws Third: That the separation of th races In places where (hey are Ukel) to come in contact has been held bi the Supreme Court of the — Unitec Staten to be a Fewronable exercive 0 the pales pawer'in canes where nev uration had been prescribed by 1a% or by reeniation in the-eare of cont mon carrlern, Fourth. ‘That ne question cay arise ‘under the Fourteenth Amend: tment of the Constitution of the Cait vd Staten on to the ubridgement 0! the privileges of Immunities of the eluzens of His United States, for the Fewnon that the une of property bs Mtxvawner Ix one of the fundamen: tal righte and privileges whieh ars Leld by thé owner a8 privilere or right under the State Kovernament as a citizen of the State in contra din Unction to the rights and privileges held by that citizen ax a citizen of tho. United States. Fifth: Tbat a valid exerctie ot thy potter power dor. not involve and cannot be held to be. x depriva- lon O€ property withont due procons of law. Lantiy: We submit that from the very langtiage of the ordinance ttseit no porsible question can urlxe und +r the Fourteenth Améndment with rexard to the denial of the equal protection of the laws, for the or- dinance expressly and in terms do- nies to the white Face what tt d-- nion to the black race, aod permit ro the Diack race wHnt It permite (> the white Tava. Wo ber to call attention to the ract discloned in the records that Mary S. Hovkins, tho piaintif In nrror in the frat caso, Is m negro, and Amedeo Toni, the plaintitt in he socond case, Jaa white man. Nel- her one of these parties, however, >waed thelr property. but were enters of the praperty into which “ach moved an tenants in violation f The ordinance. In the case of John oleman v. Town of Ashland. heard rith these vases, the plainti? {n rror {a a colored ‘man and {9, a8 the cord nhows. the owner of the prop- ty into which be moved. Attention ts also called to the fact hat in tho cases represented by ae he Charter of the Clty of Rich pond, as herelnbefore pointed out. . uthorizer, as we contend, the pas age of the ordinance, whereas in the aso of John Coleman ¥. Town.ol \ahland te authority for the pas- age of tho ordinance Is derived only rom the Matute governing the cities od town’, namely, from seteion 038 of tho Code of Virginia grant-) ng tho general and enumerated pow-| ra of the cooncile of the cities and. owns of the Commonwealth. “i ‘These. wo believe, constitute" the ole Gifferences between the cases epreemnted"by ws amd thé case of vkn Coleman ¥: ‘Towm of Aabland, ‘While wo subms that for the rea~ 1 om aad upon the authorities herein- | efore cited, that abundant author— y existed in either, cece “for the doption of the er@tiasess called tn destion, and that the police power ate ie road epremh Sst tne aforcement of fhe enGtassce agais:t., ther the owner ar the tenant’ ot le Property Ja violation ‘ot 1e ordinance, pak We feel thet © is pe thet the ‘ nena hs See on ¢ o uewented re whe atthe ci et 5 Se fe’ den a gent the 4 seat the imputation that the cause Of Uiis reatntance In a desire for soc fat equality. aud we'ure both to aug: kext anything that would be amis Indgment’or in the feast offensive to Any one of the negro ace, in whore slevation and prosperity wo yleld (0 none. yrt we feel” constrained to aay that every other reason that we have heard unxtxned for the: opponi- Hlon ts purrite, 1€ not ridfcutous. Zt would be winer, we think, for these onvanente to follow the advice nald to have been recently given by the Rreatent member of their race. Took: vr Wanhington, on this tubject, and Mop Aightiog sogreration {n ite var- let forms, three of which awa have already Doen approved, an herolabe- fore nhown, by the highest court in the Iand, and accept avgregation nx an extabltahed “priaciple, and. pro: cood with well Gitected racial pride to make thelr own pattx of every city or town fn which they live at. tractive —an attractive and beaut Tu ns the portion accupled by white people of Tike means, Such an aapl- ration would be laudable Indeed, and would seente the sympathy und prac: Ucal help of the white people, The court may take Judicial notice that in many nections of old Juckson Ward, where,tho nexron are already] practically séereated, there will be found many commodioun and attrac: tive housew occupied by negroes. An shown by the Vnited States cenauin for the year 1910, the nero population of thin nection ix 14.300, wnich constitutes ‘seventy-fve per cont. of the whol population, and, further, the court may sce for Staclf chat there aro many loealitles, for blocks together, whero the character of the houscs and thelr surroundings will compare "favorably with other jocalities tn thin elty oceapted | by white people, and itis falr to pre sumo that the same 1s trile in com parinon: with local'ties in other cit- jes to thie State domfellid, in tne} main, by the laboring claasex of the white race, furnishing, ae wo. aub- nit, a demonstration that the prac. {cal application of the principle of| eRreKation han not only provehted. gut haa promoted tho growtt. de. ‘elopment and betterment of section: chore. practical. segrozation ia (n orce,tand where natural . processes save’ effectaated separate | domicili- Ty locations for cach race. While tho intent of the ordinance a to facilitate segregation, yet we elleve that this nataral elimination f the Tess numerous Face will con-| fae in some degree " withont tho elp of legislation. Yet the Council, a thelr wisdom, determined - thyi, oxislation was necessary to relieve] | ressure upon tho locality specially] jevoted to one class, no that needed xpansion might be directed towards| peccupled territory rather than kuinst territory already popnlated y the other race, in which the tatua from a racial atandnoldt, ha? eon already eatablishod, the distor ance of which would ondeager tho eace. good order and quiet of the ommuntty. Reapectfully submitted, : - H.R, POLLARD, eb. 18, 1915. City Attorney.| . Read Zudora‘in the Twenty Mil- ion Dollar Mystery: now runniog in the columns of this paper on page 2. 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HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure flerb Medicines. 220 West Broud Street. My Medicines To the Hon. Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia: In compliance with your request, as embraced in the resolution, that I formulate my charges concerning Judge R. H. L. Chichester, of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, in writing, and give them to you, and all information upon which said charges are based, I beg to state that during the discussions on the Senate bill, in which I was opposing the courts being given authority to appoint the local boards of review under the new tax system, I stated in substance but, I cannot give the exact words, as I spoke extemporaneously and in the heat of debate amid a constant fire of questions from various gentlemen, that to give the judges this power would force them into politics even more than they were now; that they already had the appointing of too many officers, and should not be given the right to appoint any more. That the legislative; executive and judicial branches of our government should be kept separate and distant as far as possible. That in my native County of Spotsylvania (where I practice law, and which, together with the city of Fredericksburg; I have the honor to represent in this Legislature) politics was considered by the Hon. R. H. L. Chichester, judge of the Circuit court of said county, in making the appointment of officers which the law now imposed on him. APPOINTED DEPUTY TREASURER ON ELECTORAL BOARD. That he had recently appointed Fred Fraser, who is deputy treasurer of Spotylvania County, as a member of the electoral board of Spotylvania County in the place of Marmolus F. Waite, a Democrat, but who does not belong to the county ring. That he also appointed E. T. Hudson a member of said electoral board in the place of G. W. Perry a Democrat, but who does not belong to the county ring. That he also pointed the said Fred L. Fraser a land assessor for 1915 in said county in defiance of the wishes of an overwhelming majority of the property owners and taxpayers of his district, as expressed in petition presented to said judge, but in response to the wishes of a few members of what is commonly known as the ring. That the appointment of Fred L. Fraser, deputy treasurer of Spotsylvania County, as a member of the electoral board to take part in appointing the judges and clerks of the election in which his principal, the present treasurer of Spotsylvania County, will be a candidate for reelection, and in the success of which the said Fred L. Fraser is financially and personally interested, was in defiance of and contrary to paragraph 3 of section 31 of the Virginia Constitution, which reads as follows: "No person, nor the deputy of any person, holding any office or post of profit or emolument under the United States government, or who is in the employment of such government, or holding any elective office of profit or trust in the State, or in any county, city, or town thereof, shall be appointed a member of the electoral board, or registrar, or judge of election." That the said R. H. L. Chichoster had taken oath to support this Constitution when he became Judge. CHARGES FRAUD OF SPOTSYLVANIA ELECTIONS That among the frauds practiced at elections in Spotysylvania County which I personally know, was the erasure of R. M. Usher, a legally qualified voter, registered at Thornsburg Precinct, Berkley District, Spotysylvania County, from the voting list of November 4, 1913, furnished the judges of said precinct for elections. Thornsburg being the home precinct of C. R. Coleman, my predecessor in the House of Delegates, from Spotysylvania County and the city of Fredericksburg, and he also had a copy of said voting list with same Usher's name erased therefrom, and objecting to the judges of said precinct allowing said Usher to vote at said election on the ground that he was not on the voting list furnished said precinct judges by the county electoral board for said election. I held both of said lists up to the light, and it showed the election officials and crowd of bystanders where said name had been erased by the extreme thinness of the paper at that place, and also by comparison with an official list furnished me by the clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, which I had kept in my pocket up to that time, and which said Coleman and said election officials did not know I possessed, and only which said Usher's name appeared in the said place as erased therefrom on the other two lists, and as originally printed there, all of said lists being printed from the same original copy and plates. I will furnish evidence of many other election frauds of which I have information to the Committee on Courts of Justice when it comes to Pennsylvania to investigate the matter, together with complete proof from eyewitnesses of the one above referred to. The latter part of January, 1912, the stork of the Church Court of Spartanley, County Durham; he had just been elected at the preceding November election for a term of three years, commencing January, 1913. Ralph B. H. L. Chatham appointed A. H. Crimson, the Instructor, or a stork stork's monitor. for the uncontrolled client's purposes and driven magazine, like M. A. O'Connor, his personal and professional R. P. H. Crismond, who in 1993 shot the county and spent so many unknown to some prosecutors for embattling several thousand dollars from the county and state's finances, passing through his hands. The amount amount will be furnished the Committee on Courts of Justice when it investigates the matter, and from the figures of the committee that investigated the clerk's office after the escape of the said* R. P. H. Crismond. The appointment of A. H. Crismond by Judge Chichester for the unexpired term of seven years and eleven months, as aforesaid, was against the wishes of what is believed to have been the overwhelming majority of the people of Spotsylvania County, and over the protest of the largest and most representative committee that ever assembled in my legislative district in my recollection for a purpose of this kind, I am reliably informed that it was made chiefly at the request of former Judge A. T. Embrey, Messrs. C. R., F. W. and T. S. Coleman, all of whom, except C. R. and T. S. Coleman, were non-residents of Spotsylvania County. Witnesses as to this will also be produced for the Committee on Courts of Justice when the investigators request it. CHARGES "MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY" TO BUY VOTES A. H. Crismond has always been opposed to me politically and, I presume, will continue to vote against me, and the night before my election to the Legislature, in November, 1913, took part in a midnight meeting and conspiracy with said J. P. H. Crismond, his father; Dr. W. A. Harris and T. A. Harris, all of Spotylvania Courthouse, to buy all the votes at that place they could get against me on the next day, but they were all seen, heard, watched and prevented from carrying out their scheme. This I will also prove by eyewitnesses before the Committee on Courts of Justice when they investigate this matter. Yet in spite of all this, I feel that I should say I believe that A. H. Crismond is qualified, from an educational standpoint, for the position of clerk, and, so far as I know, his accounts are all right. I have not examined them. In July, 1913, T. S. Coleman, the Commonwealth's Attorney of Spotsylvania County, died. At the wishes of a majority of the voters of Spotsylvania County (as I will show by the original petitions, duly signed by them) I applied to Judge Chichester for appointment for the unexpired term, the present law giving him the right to fill such vacancies for the unexpired term of the previous incumbent. I expressly stated in my application that I would assume no obligation (meaning political) to any one, other than my oath of office, should he appoint me, as will be shown by said application at the present time. Although I was backed by a majority of the voters of the county, Judge Chichester declined to consider petitions and applauded former County Judge R. E. Waller at the request of some members of the Frederickburg bar, residing outside of the county, among them being W. W. Butzner, a member of the Republican State Committee, and some of the county officers and supervisors among them being R. C. Blaydes, Republican county chairman, who holds office as a district school trustee by appointment. There has been no reorganization of the Republican committee in Spotsylvania County since 1910, at which time said R. C. Blaydes, being the uncle of C. R. Coleman, F. W. Coleman and T. S. Coleman all Democrats, was elected in a mass meeting packed with Democrats. Both艾姆 Buttner and Blaydes voted for my opponent in my election to this Legislature and always act with the Democratic ring when they are needed. I will submit evidence as to the bi-partisan ring in Spotylvania when the committee of courts of justice comes to Spotylvania. SAYS WALLER WAS NOT The appointment of former County Judge R. E. Waller as Commonwealth's Attorney, not only against the wishes of the majority of the people of Spotsylvania County, but contrary to the law as set forth in section 819 of the code, which provides "that if no practicing lawyer, who has resided in the county or in such city for the period aforesaid, offer for election or appointment, it shall be lawful to elect or appoint as attorney for the Commonwealth for such county a non-resident, or one who has not resided in the county, or in such city, for the period above mentioned." Judge Waller was not a practicing lawyer. He never took bar examination and had not practiced law since about 1884, and did not take out a license until after the vacancy occurred. He had rarely been to the courthouse of said county since he rushed through the whitewashing proceedings resulting in the acquittal of J. P. M. Crimond for embezzlement. during the last days of the old county court system in January, 1904, before the new constitution and circuit court system went into effect and he was legislated out of office as county judge. I am informed he has not attended a court or superviorn'r meeting since last fall. Now, Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of the House, I have briefly stated the substance of my remarks as I recall them, but desire the right to introduce evidence of other election frauds and appointments before the investigation committee. Performment, his appointment as a member of the editorial board, being deputy treasurer, also was commenced on in the *Production* journal at the time. Copy of the article will be obtained and贴上 with the investigation committee. A favorite scheme of some gentlemen in that section is to set up an imaginary case which they claim has been alleged against them, and then knock it down. I do not state that all the men appointed by Judge Chichester were crooks, and he was misinformed when he stated that I did; in fact, I did not use the word 'crook' at all that I recall. The charges that I made are set forth in the foregoing statement, and all I want is an opportunity to prove them. I have no animosity in making them and did not know I would do sp until I got into the debate in the bill, and they were developed in the progress thereof. In the light of subsequent events I am very glad I was not appointed as Commonwealth's attorney. I think the Legislature has made a great mistake in having these local boards of review and assessments appointed by the courts, and I hope it may even yet be corrected. Various remarks have been made as to my politics, but as to this, I desire to say is that I was elected as an independent on a platform which every member of this Legislature was sent a copy before the Legislature of 1914 first met, so they would know where and for what I stood. I have tried to carry out this platform without knocking for allittance into the caucus, or secret conclaves of any party. I believe in the rule of the people, and not the rule of the judges, except within their proper sphere in the trial of causes. ELECTED BECAUSE OF ABUSE OF JUDGE'S POWER I do not impugn the motives of any one who may not agree with me in this belief, but being elected largely as a result of the abuse of this appointing power by Judge Chichester in Spotylvania County, and on a platform which committed me to oppose any extension thereof, I had to oppose the bill mentioned. If in doing so I have offended anyone, I am sorry, but I was in the conscientious discharge of my duty, as I saw it, and am prepared to face the result and abide by the consequences, whatever they may be to me personally, professionally or politically. It has been impossible to obtain all of the evidence in the limited time since last night, but I here exhibit petitions signed by a majority of the voters of Spotylvania County protesting against the appointment of Judge Waller as Commonwealth's Attorney, and will introduce other evidence at such time as the investigating committee may desire. (Signed) S. P. POWELL. SUPERINTENDENT SUNDAY SCHOOL N. B. Dodson has been re-elected superintendent of the Concord Baptist Sunday School for the twenty third year. Under the administration of Mr. Dodson the membership has made wonderful strides numerically. It has been graded into seven departments. Last February class of nineteen teachers were graduated, the first in its history. They were all young women, and are also teaching in some official capacity. Another Teachers' Training class has been formed, with Mrs. R. P. Hamlin an instructor. Superintendent Dodson has under contemplation the formation of a class for young men in the near future, with Paul Franklin Mowbray of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes an instructor. Mr. Dodson is a live, wide awake young man; is thoroughly inoculated with race pride, and one of the most aggressive and progresive citizens in Brooklyn. He has been in charge of the colored sheet of the American Press Association for the past eight or ten years and has made an enviable record as a journalist. Mr. Dodson is the proud father of a large family, is an ideal home man and happily domiciled at 339 Berriman street. (From the Brooklyn, N. Y. Daffy Stanford Union, March 1, 1915.) GOVERNMENT IS WITHOUT CREDIT OR RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT. Washington, March 5.—General Vilburn Guillaume Sam has been elected president of Hayt by the Congress of that country, according to a dispatch received at the State Department today. General Samuel a revolution to success recently resulting in the fight of president Theodore. The election of the revolutionist leader is practically coincidental with the arrival in Hayt of the American commission headed by former Governor Fort, of New Jersey, sent down to effect an arrangement with the Haytians for financial rehabilitation of their government. It had been hoped that the election would be deferred until the arrival of the commission; in order that the influence of the United States could be brought to bear before a new government was set up. There are no indications that the new president is any more favorably disposed toward the United States' suggestions involving practically American control of Hayton finishes than was his predecessor. The only that meaning be is that there is even less money in the country now than when Theodore was in charge, and the government is practically without credit or resources. 27 Photo by American Press Association BEACHEY KILLED BY 7000-FT. FALL Noted Aviator Meets Death at Panama Exposition. Was Using a New German Taube and Plunged Into Bay at San Francisco. His Body Recovered. Lincoln Bleachey, whose skill and daring as an aviator has echoed around the world, was claimed by the elements which he so long defied, when the new German Taube in which he had hoped to demonstrate his complete mastery of the air, folded its toylike wings and plunged from a great height into the waters of the bay at San Francisco, Cal. Before the horrified gaze of 50,000 people who had witnessed his flight from the Marina, in front of the Palace of Mines at the exposition, the peer of aerial champions went to an end as spectacular as his remarkable career. Beachey was on his second flight after having thrilled the spectators with a series of graceful loops, and had successfully fown upside down across the blue expanse of heaven at a height of 7000 feet, when the monoplane collapsed on the descent. Quivering for a fraction of an instant like a wounded bird, the machine, shrouded in flame and vapor, hurtled from aloft as a dead weight. In that fraction of a moment it was apparent that Beachey, still exerting the nerve which made him famous endeavored to direct his course for the bay. But the Taube was beyond human control. The little mass of wreckage, shot into the water between the transports Logan and Crook, lying at the Fort Mason government plers. Strapped in the aluminum body of the car Beachey disappeared beneath the waves. When the rescuer arrived a moment later there was hardly a ripple on the surface; only a small piece of the wooden frame floated to mark the spot where the hero of the air had gone to his doom. Workers from water craft at once rushed to the spot where, after a two hour's search with grappling from the wrecked Taube, bearing Beachey's lifeless form, was brought to the surface. American Slain by Mexicans. John B. McManus, a Denver mining man, was killed when Zapata forces entered Mexico City. An American flag was flying over his house and the doors had been sealed by the Brazilian consul, say advises to the state department from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City. General Salazar, the post commander, promised the Brazilian minister he would punish those responsible for the murder, which is said to have been one of revenge because it was charged that McManus killed three Zapatistas when they were in the city before. Bottle Law Repealer Lost Bottle Repair Company By a vote of 9 to 8 the Delaware senate went on record on the liquor question for the first time by defeating a bill repealing the bottle law. Both "wets" and "drys" in the house ordered struck from the calender a group of liquor and temperance bills. One included a bill granting special licenses to clubs in New Castle county when holding pleasons. Mr. Downward withdrew his bill which would have increased license fees slightly in that county. Three New Admiral. Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Fletcher, of the Atlantic fleet, to be a full admiral, in accordance with the law recently passed by congress reviving the ranks of admirals and vice admiral. Four Admirals Howard, of the Pacific Sea, and Cowen, of the Atlantic Sea, were raised to the same rank, the vice admirals will be appointed as these ships. HAVE YOU JOINED OUR Christmas Savings Club? YOU SHOULD DO SO AT ONCE. There are Four Classes. You can join either one or all of them Get ready to Accumulate and Save up Money for next Christmas. CLASS 1—1 cent and increases 1 cent each week for 50 weeks, will give you a check for $12.75 in December, 1915. CLASS 2—You can start with 2 cents for the first week. Monday, December 28th, the amount payable is 4 cents. You increase the payment each week until it reaches $1.00 per week. You will draw $25.50 next Christmas, which amount will be increased by 3 per cent. interest. You can take out a 2 cent descending card. You can start with $1.00 per week. The last payment is 2 cents, payable November 29, 1915. CLASS 2A—For the benefit of those who prefer to pay the larger sum first, we have arranged for the 2 cent card to have a downward movement, by permitting you to pay the largest amount first. The last amount to be paid on the card in Class 2, is $1.00, payable Nov. 29, 1915. You can pay this as of Dec. 21, 1914. Dec. 28, 1914, the amount is 98 cents; Jan. 4, 1915, the amount is 9 cents; Jan. 11, 1915, the amount is 94 cents, until the last amount payable Nov. 29, 1915 is 2 cents. You will receive $25.50 and interest to be included if you keep up the payments you will receive all that you paid into the Class. CLASS 5—You can start by paying 5 cents the first week. Monday, Dec. 28th, the amount to be paid will be 10 cents. It increases 5 cents each week. The last payment is $2.50. The total amount that you will receive if you keep up the payments will be $63.75. You can start by paying $2.50 the first week and the amount will be 5 cents less each week until the last payment will be 5 cents. You get 3 per cent, interest if you make all payments. CLASS 5A—For the benefit of those who desire to pay the largest amount first, we have arranged the descending card in this class. You can pay $2.50, as of Dec. 21, 1914; $2.45 as of Dec. 28, 1914; $2.40 as of Jan. 4, 1915; $2.35 as of Jan. 11, 1915, and so on until the amount will be only 5 cents Nov. 29, 1915, the date of the last payment. Checks for all Classes are mailed Dec. 7, 1915, in time for Christmas shopping. The total amount you will receive is $63.75 to which will be added 3 per cent. interest. CLASS 25—You pay 25 cents the first week and 25 cents each week thereafter. $12.50 will be paid by check with interest next December. CLASS 50—You pay 50 cents the first week and 50 cents each week thereafter. The amount you will receive next Christmas by check with interest is $25.00. YOU CAN JOIN NOW! MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK. N.W. CORNER 3RD & CLAY STS. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Agents' Contest. OPEN TO EVERYBODY. MEN, WOMEN OR CHILDREN. SEVENTH PRIZE—$1.50 in Silver. Winner must poll not less than 1,000 votes. EIGHTH PRIZE—$1.00 in Silver. Winner must poll not less than 750 votes. WHEN CANDIDATES HAVE POLLED AS MANY AS ONE HUNDRED VOTES THEIR NAMES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE PLANET. Value of Votes Send 2 Months Subscription, 25 cents and get 15 Votes. 4 Months Subscription, 50 cents and get 45 Votes. 8 Months Subscription, $1.00 and get 135 Votes. 12 Months Subscription, $1.50 and get 225 Votes. For each back paying subscriber or money paid into the office, a Vote will be allowed for each cent paid, whether advertisement or job work. THE COUPON WILL BE FOUND IN THIS PAPER. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1945 AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Health Week Widely Observed Here-Mrs. Walters Speaks.-"The Birth of Nation" in Court.-M. E. Conference Here. New York City, March 8, 22 Dr. Booker II Washington's call that the Negroes throughout the country set aside the week of March 21st, as Health Week, at which time the health status of the Negro is to be studied with reference to inquiring into conditions that causes such a large death rate among Negroes especially in the large cities, was widely observed in this city. Never before has there been so much interest manifested in a movement as the interest shown in this call to observe Health Week. Men and women in all walks of life took a keen interest in the week and besides the wide advertisement through the colored press of this city, there were thousands of cards and circulated throughout the city during the race to observe this week. Among the notices that attracted wide attention were the number of cards distributed through the city which call attention to the following facts. There were 263 deaths among Negroes last year, that 25 out of every 100 persons who died in New York last year were Negroes, that every three and one half hours a Negro dies in New York, and that every seven hours a Negro dies in Harlem, and that 2 out of 11 Negro babies die before reaching their first birthday. These facts attracted widespread interest and call attention in a forceful manner to the necessity of taking notice of the health status as it turns rounds the race. Special notices were given from the pulpits throughout the city last Sunday and there were discussions in private homes among families. Last Monday evening a large mass meeting, known as a Better Health Mass Meeting was held at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in West 133rd St. The feature of the evening was the illustrated address on "Why the Babies Use." The speakers were Dr. Martin of the Board of Health, F. E. Meyer of the Child Welfare Committee, Dr. A. S. Reed and Dr. Charles Roberts, Rev Dr W. Haves, pastor of the church, presided. It was one of the most significant meetings held on this city and gave Health Week a good start. During the week there were various conferences which had for their object the studying of the healthy problems of the Nervo. MRS. WALTER SPARKS Mrs Laina Walters the accomplished wife of Bishop Alexander Walters spoke before a large audience last Sunday afternoon at the St Mark's Lyceum. The announcement the appearance of Bishop Walters attracted a large audience, but owing to engagements in the middle West, the Bishop was unable to be present, and Mrs Walters took his place. Mrs Walters; who is one of the most noted club women of the race spoke on the work the African Redemption Society of which she is president, is doing for the Christianizing of Africa. Mrs Walters said that she was proud of the distinction that came to her to speak before the lyceum, because it was one of the most historic lyceums of the country. Mrs Walters told of the urgent need of sending missionaries to Africa and said that the mission work in Africa was one of the saddest blots on the world's history and was one of blood-shed "One of the most crying needs of the church," declared Mrs. Walters "was for foreign mission work. It is based upon the great Divine mission uttered by Christ two thousand years ago, when he said, Go into all the world and preach the gospel for I am with you always. In missionary work we are pleasing for universal brotherhood. We should do this great work in missionaries and lay at the foot of Christ as a trophy. We told that all of the churches have for the most part concentrated its mission work on China, Japan, India and other of these foreign countries. But Africa is left abandoned. Our society is concentrating its working for the uplift of Africa, because we are indisolubly linked to Africa." Mrs. Walters, closing her address, said that she believed that the great catastrophe in Europe is hastening the fulfillment that Egypt, that Africa shall yet stretch forth her hand and princes shall come out of Egypt. The Afghan Redemption Society is one of the strongest missionary societies in this city and is made up of a group of earnest and well educated women. Their work consists of holding annual meetings at one of the churches of the city where the problems of Africa are discussed, and something tangible done towards the alleviation of the suffering of the natives. The program was under the direction of Miss Nettie Roach. Others who took part in the program were, Miss Helen Bates, Miss Daisy Jefferson, Miss Annie Fowler, Miss Florence Bruce, Prof. Downa and Miss Panny Allbright. It was one of the most inspiring programme of the year. PRESIDENT LANE HERE President J. F. Lane, of the Lane College at Jackson; Town, and one of the most enthusiastic men of the race in Lane is one of the most striking personalities in the field of education and has been well prepared for his life's work. He is a graduate of Lane College, of which he 1 president, and did special work in education at the Univ. of Chicago and Harvard Univ. His fine executive ability is seen in the splendid manner in which he has presided over the destinies of Lane College, the largest growth of its history being under his administration. He has been president of the college for nine years and found the institution undergoing a most vital period in its history. He found it in a chaotic condition all of its buildings having been destroyed by fire. Lane College is the largest of the institutions under the C M F Church. The school has property valued at $112,000 and has custodians and 50 students. The faculty is made up of esteemed teachers representing Oberlin, Lane, Piskel and Washburn college. at Laine took his doctors degree at Wakefield University. While Dr. Laine crowded in busy moments, he filled on many of the industrial friends interested in the work of Laine and made an address before the Y M C last Sunday afternoon. Dr. Laine is just the type of an educator to get results and his life will be inspiring to the young teen and women. THE BURBLE IN NASHVILLE "The Birth of a Nation, which is placing at the Liberty Theatre in this city and which is a phototraffica based upon Tom Davies's infamous Christmas has aroused theire of the descent element of both races in this city, and pressure is being brought to bear to drive it out of town. Last Monday, D. W Griffith, the producer of the pictures was summoned to the Jefferson Market Court to meet a committee of prominent men and women of both races representing the various civic organizations of this city. Mr. Griffith will be asked to modify the pictures and to change those views which greatly distort the Reconstruction period and misrepresent the Negroes during that period. Throughout the pictures scenes pur- porting to show the conditions of the Negro during slavery and Reconstruc- tion are greatly distorted and Negro- are made to do things that they have been known not to do. Negro legis- latures of the Reconstruction are gross by caricatured and one legislator is shown presenting a bill favoring inmarriage. Your correspondent in- looking up that period did not find such a measure presented by any of the honorable Negro legislators who were in the Senate and House. Another scene shows a big colored man chasing a little white girl over a plantation to her death, a scene which is calculated to arouse much antagonism and to bring about the wrong im- pression for the Negro. The pictures have been designed wholly to arouse face feeling and to misrepresent the Negro. Cleveland G. Allen, the correspondent visited the theatre where the pictures are shown, last Friday evening, and openly protected against the series designated. Through the play he kissed many of the pictures and created a commission in the theatre which looked for a time as if serious trouble would occur. Letters of protest are being sent the Mayor and other officials of the city calling attention to those objectifiable features and how they are calculated to work on the passion of the baser elements of the two races. It is believed that sufficient pressure will be brought to hear to draw the play away. The New York Conference for the M. E. Church, which is one of the most floridian of the M. E. Conferences will most in this city Wednesday at the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, with Bishop Earl Cransom presiding. Some of the most interesting phases of the church work will come up before the Conference for discussion and it is thought that a large delegation will be present from many of the other conferences. Dr I. Garnard Penn and Dr R. E. Jones, two of the Negro general officers of the church are already in the city and will represent the interest of the 300,000 colored communicants of the church. Dr W. H. Brooks, pastor of the St Marks M. E. Church and Key F. C. Cullen, of the Salem Church are the only Negro churches in this Conference. Dr Brooks has been pastor for 15 years and it is believed that he will be returned for another M. E. BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD, TAKE NOTICE. Dear Brotheren, Within the short space of a few weeks the delegates from every part of Virginia augmented by the vanguards outside of the State, will assemble in the historic High Street Baptist church, Danville, Va., for the purpose of holding the forty-eighth annual session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Wednesday, May 12th, 1915 is the date. The extension of the Kingdom of God in the hearts of men through the medium of preaching the gospel, and sustaining home and foreign missions with Christian education, are the objects. The officers and members of the convention are expecting you in this session to be represented without fail. President Galvin and Commissioner Ashburn, with a host of loyal brethren within and without the State, are working like Trojans to make this the banner meeting of our convention. The ministry and laymen of Danville are preparing a royal entertainment for the delegation. So send the names of delegates to Rev. S. A. Moses, D. D., 632 High St., Danville, Va., and be prepared to answer the roll-call in May. Is the wish of yours for a successful meeting. THOS. H. WHITE, Cor. Ser. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. FLORENCE, S. C. Mr. Sam Canada and Miss Rosella Robinson were married at their home, West Evans St., Florence S. C. Quitte a crowd of both white and colored lent their presence to the occasion., Miss Rosella is the daughter of Mrs Rebecca Dyker. Mrs. Lulla Hopkins and son, Willie, leaves for Richmond Va., on Friday the 19th inst. They will be the guest of Mrs. Tom Woods. Mr. Peter Major is not willing to part with "pot" She is as round as a butter ball and swift as an eagle. Mr. Major took me down to the passenger station one evening. We seemingly glide over the pavement. Mr. R. L. Bethen, a bright young man from Dillon, came over on Monday the 14th inst. to take civil service examination for clerkship. He is a student of Bowling Green public school. Miss O. A. Lyle, assistant teacher in the graded school at Cartersville, S. C., passed through the city recently on route for Darlington, her home. Mr. H. B. Davis of Sumter accompanied her to Florence. Mr. Sam James a student of Morris College at Sumter, S. C., passed through the city recently from Charleston, S. C., entrusted for school at Sumter, S. C. Mr. Jas Brown left the city on Tuesday the 16th inst. for Cartersville, United States Senator Hon. E. D. Smith has engaged him to repair out buildings and tenants house, on his large farm near Cartersville. Mr Brown appreciates work for four months during these dull times. The Senator lives here, but owns desirable farm lands near Cartersville, S. C. Mrs. J. W. Taylor of East Florence, left on train on Wednesday morning to visit her old home and friends at Latta Dillon and Bingham S. C. She will be away about ten days. Mrs. A. C. Jackson and Mr. D. E. Washington of New York, passed through the city March 16th, en route for Frogmore, S. C. called to the bedside of her mother, who is quite ill. Evangelist C. G. Mann is conducting a 19th night's meeting at Old Fellows' Hall, Cor Marboro and Church St. The body of Mrs. Carry Johnson, who died Monday at 7:30 P. M. March 15th, was funeralized on Tuesday the 16th at Trinity Baptist church Row Taylor selected as a text Hebrew 4 chapter, 39 verse. "There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God." A host of friends and acquaintances attended the funeral. At the close of the service the casket was opened and those present availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing for the last time the face of the deceased. Rev. D. J. Nathanials of Sumter, S. C., passed through the city March 17th enroute for Marion, S. C. to his church at Weeping Willow, where he will conduct an installation service on Sunday the 21st. Rev. E. W. Dix and Rev. Wm. Washington will assist him. Mrs. Cary Johnson who died on March the 15th was a school mate of mine and has always been highly regarded as a fine woman. There were twelve children in the family, now only three living, namely Mr. Frank Gibbs, who is quite unwell; Mrs. Counts and Mrs. Eller English. Their mother, Mrs. Jane Gibbs, was with her son, Frank, on Commander St. North Florence. Mrs. Cary Johnson left six children, Mrs. Lillian Peterson, Miss Ruth Johnson, Jannie Sillar, Clyde and Allanace Johnson. Miss Elonise Brookington passed through the city recently on route to Wilmington, N. C. Mrs. Susanna Staggers left on train 29 for Tampa, Fla., for a few days. Mrs. Staggers is a graduate of Clifton University at Orlandoburg, S. C. Mr. Ross McBride left on Second 25 for Augusta, Ga., March 18. Mr. J. W. Wilson is in the city, the guest of the Bowler West Florence. While here he will visit the graded school, he will visit Clifton University at Orlandoburg, S. C. after which he will return to New York via Washington D. C. Roy W. H. Hodges general moderator of the Kinston Baptist Association passed through the city recently enroute to Oclanta, S. C., to attend the conference at that point. Roy Hodges is an agreeable conversationist. Dr. Emile J. Revannah of Gillison- ville, S. C. passed through the city recently enroute for Darlington to practice dentistry. Mr. J. S. Harrison passed through the city March 18th enroute to Harts ville, his home. Mr. Harrison is sen- lor deacon of the Jerusalem Baptist church and also teacher of the Sabbath School of Hartsville. He is also E. S. in the Odd Fellows and a first class farmer and a Christian gentleman. Mrs. A. L. Guosque left for Durbar on train 50 March 18th to visit her husband. Miss Elizabeth Groom of Lamar. S. C. spent a few days in the city recently. Miss Florine Burkett and niece, Besale Jackson, passed through the city recently on route for home. Lookmort News, Va. Miss Chelle Young of Society Hill, S. C. after spending two weeks as trained nurse at the home of Dr. J. E. Wilson of this city, returned home on Friday evening the 18th inst. She is a graduate of St Agnes Hospital at Raleigh, N. C. Mrs. Blanche Robinson has been confined to her bed for several days, but is out again. Mr. W. H. Simpson passed through the city today the 20th inst. enroute for his home at Hempingway S. C. He is a graduate of Allen University, at Columbia, S. C. Mr. Leon White of Buffalo, N. Y. died recently in Washington, D. C. He had contracted a severe cold at the exposition at San Francisco. Also was operated upon this and pneumonia caused his death. Mrs. White a native of Darlington, R. C. passed through the city the 20th inst. enroute for home. Mr. R. D. Hunt and baby Sue the Fleglar High School at Marion, S. C. is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Luvinia Hyler of Spartansburg, S. C. passed through the city the 19th floor enroute to Darlington. Mrs. Hair English left for Washington, N. C., 21st inst. She came on account of the death of her sister Mrs. Carrie Johnson. Rev. J. M. Carnell preached a doctrinal sermon at Trinity Baptist church on Sunday morning. Rev. Taylor was quite unwell and asked Rev. Carnell to preach. Rev. Carnell said he had no notice. All present very much enjoyed his sermon. He said he firmly believes that baptism is essential to salvation. Subject: No Doctrine, No Christ. Rev. C. G. Horn preached at Elizabeth Baptist church, Florence county, Sunday, the 14th inst. Subject: Christ, Great Teacher. Gulie a large crowd greeted him. Mr. Jaimes Newkirk, of Rocky Mount, N. C., passed through the city March 21st enroute to Montgomery, Ala. to visit relatives and friends. Mr. Newkirk is employed by the A. C., L. railroad company at Rocky Mount, N. C. and doing well. Rev. E. W. Dix passed through the city today enroute to Sumter S. C. Rev. Dix preached the installation german for Rev. J. H. Crew of Dun S. C. passed through the city day enroute to Doveysville S. C. to run a meeting for Rev A. A. L. Wilson. Respectfully. E. B. WEBSTER The Rev. J. A. Taylor is having the most glorious time in getting his Baptist people together since he has been to Troy. The colored people who come to the city from the south and other parts of the country ought to prove themselves true to their profession as they say they are true Christians and belonging to the Baptist church when coming from their homes into strangely cities; indeed these strangers are watching these so called Christian belonging to our best Baptist churches (so they say) but by their conduct 1st They are crucifying the Lord Jesus afresh and are more guilty before God than the Jews and Romans when Jesus was in the flesh. 2d They have grossly misrepresented our Baptist churches. 3d They have grossly misrepresented our people in the south as a race. 4th They have badly misrepresented some of our best families who have prayed, grieved with heart, head and hands, deceiving to have their children to be what they ought to be in this life that they may have life everlasting. 5th They have and are losing many good faithful friends in which they might have gained. Any man or woman who will take the time and read, consider, pray and act on the following scriptures, much light (Gospel light) will come in and lighten up many dark places in the minds of those who will read them (Wisdom Rev. 8:17) will have joy of heart. Daniel 12:10. Matt 24:15. Prov. 4: 5.7. The change in man must come and it can not come of himself but of The Holy Spirit of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3: 3., 5. 25-36. Give a reason for the change 1 Peter 3:15. Matt 3: 5.8. Why not be willing to keep the commandments of Christ our Lord they are very easy and plain. Matt. 28: 18,20. Mark 16: 16,15. Acts 2: 8, 8: 35,39. Romans 6: 4. Col. 2:10-4. There is only one God who we must give an account for all our conduct in this life and to be with or without Him in the life to come. Eph. 4: 3-6. Let us come together with Him. Eph. 4: 10,23; and let there be a unity of faith in Him. Eph. 4: 5,13. Jude 3. When a man or woman has become a Baptist in Christ Jesus he or she can not be anything else. As in old times the so called Jews caused more trouble to the cause of God than all the other people together. It is so to day that the so-called Baptists are causing more souls to be lost than all the world together. Oh, that our Baptist people would wake up to the sense of their duty. The meetings at No. 54 Harrison Place conducted by the Rev. J. A. Taylor, will continue every Sunday and evenings until Easter except Monday and Saturday evenings on Sunday (March 21) two more happy souls put on Christ in Baptism, Lucy Aberner the daughter of Sister A. Aberner of Harrison Place, and Samuel Vannike of No. 14 Franklin St. (the blind man.) Indeed he was a happy man after he got into the pool. He held up both hands and sang with all his heart, one verse, "Lord I Am Coming." The Lord is greatly blessing our meetings. Rev. J. A. Taylor has baptized nine, three men, four women and two children; that is wonderful for this city among our people. We are expecting to have another baptism on Easter Sunday the Lord being willing. Sisters Walter Vanilla of No. 1631 Union St., Mrs. Geo. Vandernoo, No. 16 Franklin St. and Mrs. J. P. Chew of 173 Church St. all are doing well since our last writing. Bzo. Martin V. Jackson and his wife who were lately baptized here, left last Saturday, March 20th, for their home in Selkork, Albany, Coe N. Y. They are gone home reloicing as the Eunuch did when returning to his home from Jerusalem a much better mian when he left. Acts 8: 26, 29. Place your loans with us. We will treat you right. TRY US. BRAGG BROS. & CO. 2t BARBER WANTED. A good barber wanted at once. WILL pay $10.00 per week or $50 on the dealing. One who understands barbering will be required to W. E. Brown, Richmond..... W. R. Moss, Richmond..... James H. Smith, Richmond..... Thomas Page, of Fulton..... 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I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Mrs. Louisa Cary who lived in Sydney. I also had a cousin named Jeannie Cephala. When last board from she lived on Henry St. Any information concerning them will be gladly required by. JENNIE CHAMPION. 1727 N. Woodstock St. Philadelphia, Pa. WANTS TO FIND THEM. My father Ell Smith, now dead was born and reared in the State of Virginia. He was sold as a slave to the State of Louisiana. There were three brothers and one sister, all sold as slaves in Louisiana. Ell John, James and Emily Smith. I am the only living son. Any information concerning the whereabouts of any member of the family will be gladly received. DR J. MITCHELL, SMITH. 955 1-2 Naemi Ave. Los Angeles. California. DO YOU KNOW THEME? I would like to know the where- abouts of my brothers. Tom and Gabe Williamson. My mother's name was Sarah Williamson, father's name Scott Williamson. My home is Lynchburg, Va. An yinformation will be gladly received. 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Never before has there been a movement as the interest in a call to observe Health Week. Men and women in all walks of life took a keen 'interest in the week, and besides the wide advertisement through the chored press of this city, there were thousands of circular distributed throughout the city during the race to observe this week. Among the notices that attracted wide attention were the number of cards distributed through the city which call attention to the following facts. There were 2631 deaths among Negroes last year, that 25 out of every 1000 persons who died in New York were three and one-half hours in New York, and that every seven hours a Negro dies in Harlem, and that 2 out of 11 Negro babies die before reaching their first birthday. These facts attracted widespread interest and call attention in a forceful manner to the necessity of taking notice of the health status as it surrounds the race. Special notices were placed throughout the city last Sunday and there were disclosures in private homes among families. Last Monday evening a large mass meeting, known as a Better Health Mass Meeting was held at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in West 53rd St. The feature of the evening was the illustrated address on "Why the Babies Die" by Dr. Roberts of the Board of Health, F. C. Meyer of the Child Welfare Committee, Dr. A. S. Reed and Dr. Charles Roberta, Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, pastor of the church, presided. It was one of the most significant meetings held in this city and gave Health Week a good chance to learn about there were various conferences which had their object the studying of the health problems of the Negro. MRS. WALTERS SPEAKS. Mrs. Lola Walters, the accomplished wife of Bishop Alexander Walters, spoke before a large audience last Sunday afternoon at the St. Mark's Lycum. The announcement of the appearance of Bishop Walters attracts gements in the middle West, the Bishop was unable to be present, and Mrs. Walters took his place. Mrs. Walters, who is one of the most noted club women of the race spoke on the work the African Redemption Society, which is president, is doing for the Christian mission. Mrs. Walters said that she was proud of the distinction that came to her to speak before the lycium, because it was one of the most historic lycium of the country. Mrs. Walters told of the urgent need of sending missionaries to Africa and said that the Bishop was one of the saddest blots on the world's history and was one of blood-shed. "One of the most crying needs of the church," the declared Mrs. Walters. "was for foreign mission work. It is based upon the great Divine mission, uttered by Christ two thousand years ago, upon He said. Go into all the world and make a great effort with you always. In missionary work we are pleading for universal brotherhood. We should do this great work as missionaries and lay at the feet of Christ as a trophy. We find that all of the churches have for the most part concentrated its mission work on China, Japan, India and other of these countries. But Africa is left abandoned. We must trating its working for the uplift of Africa, because we are indisolubly linked to Africa." Mrs. Walters, closing her address, said that she believed that the great catastrophe in Europe is hastening the fulfillment that Egypt, that Africa shall yet stretch forth her hand and princes shall come out of Egypt. The African Redemption Society is one of the largest cities in this city and is made up of a group of earnest and well educated women. Their work consists of holding annual meetings at one of the churches of the city where the problems of Africa are discussed, and some thing tangible done towards the alleviation of the suffering of the natives. The program was under the direction of Miss Nettle Roach. Others who were in the program were, Miss Helen Bates, Miss Johnson, Miss Annie Powler, Miss Florence Bruce, Prof. Dowses and Miss Fanny Allbright. It was one of the most inspiring programs of the year. President J. F. Lane, of the Lau College at Jackson, Tenn., and one of the most scholarly men of the race as well as one of the most progressive of the younger educa ors of the race is in this city in the interest of the college. Dr. Lane is the son of Bishop Lane of the, C. M. E. Church, Dr. Lane is one of the most striking personalities in the field of education and has been well prepared for his life's work. He is a graduate of Lane College, of which he 1 president, and did the education at the Univ. of Chicago and Hewlett-Packard, of which executive ability is seen in the splendid manner in which he has presided over the destinies of Lane College, the largest growth of its history beh. under his administration. He has been president of the college four years and found the institution to be the best of its history. He found it in a chaotic condition, all of its buildings having been destroyed by fire. Lane College is the largest of the institutions under the C. M. E. Church. The school has property valued at $112,000 and has builtings and 360 students. The faculty is composed of sixteen teachers representing Oberlin, Lane, Fisk, and Washburn colleges. Dr. Lane took his Doctor's degree at Walden University. While he Dr. Lane is crowded in busy moments. He called in his friends. He and his friends interested in the work of Lane and made an address before the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday afternoon. Dr. Lane is a type of an educator to get results and to inspire to the young men and women. "THE BIRTH OF A NATION. "The Birth of a Nation" which is playing at the Liberty Theatre in this city and which is a photodrama, based upon Tom Dixon's infamous Clansman element of both races in this city, pressure is being brought to bear to drive it out of town. Last Monday, D. W. Griffith, the producer of the pictures was summoned to the Jefferson prominent men and women races representing the various civic organizations of this city. Mr. Griffith will be asked to modify the pictures and to change those views which the Reconstruction period and misrepresent the Negroes during that period. Throughout the pictures scenes purporting to show the conditions of the Negro during slavery and Reconstruction are greatly distorted and Negroes have to do things that they have been told to do in the Negro legislatures of the Reconstruction period, caricatured and one legislator is shown presenting a bill favoring intermarriage. Your correspondent the looking up that period did not find such a measure presented by any of the favorable Negro legislators who were in the Negro legislature. Another scene shows a big colored man chasing a little white girl over a plantation to her death, a scene which is calculated to arouse much antagonism and to bring about the wrong impression for the Negro. The pictures then been designed wholly to arouse race fear and to misrepresent the Negro. Cleveland G. Allen, the correspondent visited the theatre where the pictures are shown, last Friday evening and was struck against the scenes designated. He hissed many of the pictures and created a commotion in the theatre which looked for a time as if serious trouble would occur. Letters of prosecution were sent to other officials of the city calling attention to these objectifiable features and how they are calculated to work on the passion of the baser elements of the theatre, and that sufficient pressure will be brought to bear to drive the play away. M. E. CONFERENCE OPEN 8 НЕЛЕ. The New York Conference of the M. E. Church, which is one of the most flourishing of the M. E. Conferences, will most in this city Wednesday at the Park Avenue Mothodist Episcopal Church with Bishop Earl Craneast presiding. So far the work in coming phases of the church work come up before the Conference for discussion and it is thought that a large delegation will be present from many of the other conferences. Dr. I. Garland Pom and Dr. R. E. Jones, two of the Negro general offices in the city and will present the she 300,000 colored communicals of the church. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the St. Mark's M. E. Church and F. V. C. Calten, of the Scalen Church are the only Negro churches in this Conference. Dr. Brooks has been pastor for 18 years and it is beloved the will be returned for another year. NOTICE TO BAPTISTS BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD, TAKE NOTICE! Dear Brethren: Within the short space of a few weeks the delegates from every part of Virginia augmented by the vanguards outside of the State, will assemble in the historic High Street Baptist church, Danville, Va., for the purpose of holding the forty-eighth annual session of the Virginia Baptist State Convention. Wednesday, May 12th, 1915 is the date. The extension of the Kingdom of God in the hearts of men through the medium of preaching the gospel, sustaining home and foreign mission with Christian education, are the objects. The officers and members of the convention are expecting you in this session to be represented without fail. President Galvin with and Commissioner Ashburn, with a host of loyal brethren within and without the State, are working like Troians to make this the banner meeting of our convention. The ministry and laymen of Danville are preparing a royalty award for the delegation. So send the names of the honorees. Rev. S. A. Moses, D. D., 632 High St. Danville, Va., and be prepared to answer the roll-call in May. Is the wish of yours for a successful meeting, 4t THOS. H. WHITE, Cor. Corz. WANTED—Colored men in each locality to operate a profitable business. No capital required, no cannage, noanceance over offered to ambitious men of business quick before it is too late. Address R. B. IMES, 3427 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY FLORENCE, S. C. (By E. B. Webster.) March, 22d 1915 Mr. Sam Canada and Miss Rosella Robinson were married at their home, West Evans St., Florence S. C. Quite a crowd of both white and colored lent their presence to the occasion. Miss Rosella is the daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Dyker. Mr. M. Hopkins and son, Willo, leaves for Nashville Va., on Friday the 19th Inst. The will be the guest of Mrs. Tom Woods. Mr. Peter Major is not willing to part with "pet." She is as round as a butter ball and swift as an eagle. Mr. Major took me down to the passenger station one evening. We someday over the pavement. Mr. R. L. Boley man from Dillon, came over on Monday the 15th inst. to take civil service examination for clerkship. He is a student of Bowling Green public school. Miss O. A. Lyde, assistant teacher in the graded school at Carterville, will come through the city recently on route for Dillon, her home. Mr. H. B. Davis of Sumter accompanied her to Florence. Mr. Sam James a student of Morris College at Sumter S. C. passed through the city recently from Cherokee on route for school at Sumter, S. C. Mr. Jas. Brown left the city on Tuesday the 16th for Cartersville. United States Senator Hon. E. D. Smith has engaged him to repair out buildings and tenants house on large farm near Cartersville. Mr Brown farm near Cartersville for four months during tueso day all times. Senator lives here, but owns conside. orable farm lands near Cartersville, S C. Mrs. J. W. Taylor of East Florence, left on train 80 Wednesday morning to old home and friends at Latta, Dillon and Bligham S. C. She will be away about ten days. Mrs. A. C. Jackson and Mr. D. E. Washington of New York, passed through the city March 16th, on Frogmore, S. C. called to the backdoor of her mother, who is quito ill. Evangelist C. G. Mann is conducting a 10 nights' meeting at Odd Fellows' Hall, Cor. Marboro and Church Sts. The body of Mrs. Carry Johnson, who Monday at 7:30 P. M. March 15th was communicated on Tuesday the 16th at Tritch in Baptist church. Rev. Taylor selected a text Hebrew 4 chapter, 9th verse, "There remainth therefore a rest for the people of God." A host of friends and acquaintances attended the funeral. At the choice of the casket the casket was opened and then present availed themselves of the opportunity of queuing for the last time the face of the deceased. Rev. D. J. Nathanials of Sumter, S. C., passed through the city March 17th onroute for Marlon, S. C. to his church at Weeping Willow, where he conduct an installation service on Wednesday. Rev. B. W. Dix and Rev. Wm. Washington will assist him. Mrs. Cary Johnson who died on March the 15th was a school mate of mine and has always been highly regarded as a fine woman. There were twelve children in the family, and only three living, namely Mr. Fradia Johnson is quite unwell; Mrs. Counts and Mrs. English. Their mother, Mrs. Jane Gibbs, was with her son, Frank, on Commander St., North Florence. Mrs. Cary Johnson left six children Mrs. Lillian Paterson, Miss Ruth Johnson, Jannie, Eller, Clyde and Allenece Johnson, Miss Elonise Jackson passed through the city centrally on route to Wilmington, N.C. Mrs. Susana Staggers left on train 89 for Tampa, Fla., for a few days. Mrs. Staggers is a graduate of Cloflun University at Orangeburg, S. C. Mr. Ross McBride on Second 35 for Augusta, Ga., March 18. Mr. J. W. Wilson is in the city the guards of Bowen West Florence While here he will be in a graded school, also will visit Cloflun versity at Orangeburg, S. C. after which he will return to New York via Washington D. C. Rev. W. H. Hodges general moderator of the Kinston Baptist Association passed through the city recently enroute to Olanta, S. C., to at. t. Rev. Hodges is an agreeable conversationist. Dr. Emile J. Rovannah of Gillisonville, S. C., passed through the city recently enroute for Darlington to practice dentistry. Rev. Hodges passed through the city March 18th enroute to Hartsville, his home. Mr. Harrison is senior deacon of the Jerusalem Baptist church and also teacher of the Sabbath School of Hartsville. He is also E. S. in the Odd Fellows and a first class farmer and a Christian girlfriend. Mrs. A. I. Gueso left for Dunbar on train 80 March 18th to visit her husband. Miss Elizabeth Groom of Lamar, S. C. spent a few days in the city recently. Miss Florine Burkest and niece Bessie Jackson, passed through the city recently on route for home, Newport News, Va. Miss Chollele Young of Society Hill, S. C., after spending two weeks as trained nurse at the home of Dr. J. E. Wilson of this city, return? home on Friday evening the 18th inst. She is a graduate of St. Agnes Hospital at Raleigh, N. C. Mrs. Blanche Robinson has been employed for several days, but is out again. Mr. W. H. Simpson passed through the city today the 20th inst. enroute for his home at Hamminew s. C. He is a graduate of Allen University at Columbia, S. C. Mr. Leon White of Buffalo, N. Y. died recently in Washington, D. C. He had contracted a severe cold at the exposition at San Francisco. Also was operated upon this and pneumonia caused his death. Mrs. White a native of Darlington, S. C. passed through the city the 20th inst. enroute for Hartsville, S. C. to visit her husband's work. Mr. S. W. Roess a graduate of Allen University and ox principal of the Flegler High School at Marlon, S. C., is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Luvinla Hylor of Spartansburg, S. C. passed through the city the 19th inst enroute to Darlington. Mrs. Eller English left for Wilmington, N. C. 21st inst. She came on the bus with her sister Mrs. Carrie Johnson. Rev. J. M. Carnell preached a doctrinal sermon at Trinity Baptist church on Sunday morning. Rev. Taylor was quite unwell and asked Rev. Carnell to preach. Rev. Carnell said he had no notice. All present very much enjoyed his sermon. He said he firmly believes that baptism is salvation. Subject: No Doctrine. No Question. Rev. C. G. Horn preached at Elizabeth Baptist church, Florence county, Sunday the 14th inst. Subject: Christ, Great Teacher. Quite a large crowd greeted him. Mr. James Newkirk of Rocky Mount, N. C., passed through the city March 21st enroute to Montville, friends. Mr. Newkirk is employed by the A. C. L. railroad company at Rocky Mount, N. C. and Rev. E. W. Dix passed through the city today onroute to Sumter S. C. Rev. DIX-preached the installation sermon for Rev. J. H. Crow of Dun S. C. passed through the city day onroute to Doveville S. C. to run a meeting for Rev. A. A. L. Wilson. Respectfully, E. B. WEBSTER. TROY, N. Y. March 23, 1915 The Rev. J. A. Taylor is having the most glorious time in getting his Baptist教会 together since he has been to Trevall, the coed people who come to the city from the south and other parts of the country ought to prove themselves true to their profession as they say they are true Christians and belonging to the Baptist church, when coming from their homes into strange cities; indeed these strangers believing these so called Christian believers to our best Baptist churches (so they say) but by their conduct, 1st They are cunningly the Lord Jesus afresh the more guilty before God than the more Romans when Jesus was in the flesh. 2d They have grossly misrepresented our people in the south as a race, 4th they have badly misrepresented our best families who have prayed, worked with heart, head and hands endeavoring to have their children to be what they ought to be in this life that the more to have life everlasting. 5th They have are losing many good faithful Friends in which they might have gained. Any man or woman who will take the time and read, consider, pray and act on the following scriptures, much light (Goshaal light) will come in and lighten up many dark places in the world. We will read them. (Wisdom Roar 8:17) We will read of heart. Daniel 12:10. Matt 34:15. Prov. 4: 5. The change in man must come and it can not come of himself but of the Holy Spirit of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3: 18. 5: 25-36. Give a reason change a leader 1 Peter 3:15. Matt. 3: 5.8. The willing to keep the commandment of God. Matt. 3: 18. Lord they are very easy and plain. Matt. 28: 18,20. Mark 16: 16.18. Acts 2: 38. 8: 35.39. Romans 6: 4. Col. 2: 10.4. There is only one God who we must give an account for all our conduct in this life and to walk or without Him in the life to come together with Him. Hob. 10: 22.25, and let there be a unity of faith in Him. Eph. 4: 5,13. Jude 3. When a man or woman has become a Baptist in Christ Jesus he or she can not be anything else. As in old times the so called Jews caused more trouble to the cause of God than all people to together. It is so to day that people together. It is so to cause more souls to be lost than all the world together. Oh, that our Baptist people would wake up to the sence of their duty. The meeting at No. 54 Harrison Place conducted by the Rev. J. A. Taylor, will continue every Sunday and evenings until Easter except Monday and Saturday evenings on Sunday (March 21) two more happy couts on Christ in Bantam, Lucy Aberther the daughter of Sister A. Aunther of Harrison Place, and of Franklin St. (the blind man). Indeed he was a happy man after he got into the pool. He hold up both hands and sang with all his heart, one verse, "Lord I Am Coming." The Lord is greatly blessing our meetings. Rev. J. A. Taylor has baptized nine, three men, four women and two children; that is wonderful for this city among our people. We are expecting to have another baptism on Easter Sunday the Lord being willing. Sisters Walter Vanalla of No. 1651 Union St. Mrs. Geo. Vanderpool No. 16 Franklin St. and Mrs. J. P. Chow of 173 Church St. all are doing well since our last writing. Bro. Martin V. Jackson and his wife who were later hainted here, left last Saturday. March 20th, for their home in Selkert, Albany Co., N. They are gone home reloiking that they are returning to his home from Jerusalem a much better man when he left. Acts 8: 26, 39. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY Place your loans with us. We will treat you right. TRY US. BRAGG BROS. & CO. 2t BARBER WANTED A good barber wanted at once. Will pay $10.00 per week or 600 on the dollar. One who understands the business and is not afraid to work. JESSE TURNER, 898 Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Va. AGENTS CONTEST W. E. Brown, Richmond 10000 R. W. Moss, Richmond 8025 James H. Smith, Richmond 5790 Thomas Page, of Fulton 4600 Mrs. Rowena White, Lynchburg 3225 E. B. Webster, Florence 1650 E. B. Webster, Va. 900 Rov. J. J. Nickerson, Williamsburg, Va. 765 J. A. Taylor, Troy, N. Y. 600 J. E. Schmidt, New York. 600 W. L. Jones Loosburg, Va. 500 H. W. Powlkes, Roanoke, Va. 470 Nodal School, Newport, Va. 42 E. K. Thunman, Pitkin, Pa. 430 J. H. Mattox, Brooklyn, N. Y. 350 Quaker City Adv. Co., Phila, Pa. 320 Wm. H. W Moore, Wilm'tgn, N. C. 300 Rudolph Graves, Elizabeth City, N. C. 270 Samuel Hobbs, New York, N. Y. 270 D. W. Schoonover, Sheehan, Al. Mrs. L. Langen, Brooklyn, N. Y. 120 Frank N. Wilson, Washington 100 DO YOU KNOW THEM? IF SO, WRITE AND LET THEM KNOW. I desire to know the whereabouts of my uncle, David Cross. His sister is my mother and her name is Martha Booker. I have not heard from my people in 20 years. My name is James Jackson although they used to call me Mr. Booker. The address is 2377 811 St., St. Clairsville, 4. DO YOU KNOW THEM. I desire to know the whereabouts of my aunt, Mrs. Louisa Cary who lived in Sydney. I also had a cousin named Jennie Cophas. When last heard from she lived on Henry St. they brought them will be gladly received by. WANTS TO FIND THEM. My father Ell Smith, now dead was born and reared in the State of Virginia. He was sold as a slave to the State of Louisiana. There were brothers and one sister, all sold as slaves. He was John, James and Emily Smith. I am the only living son. Any information concerning the whereabouts of any member of the family will be gladly received. J. MITCHELL SMITH, 915 1-2 Neal Ave. Los Angeles, California. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the whereabouts of my brothers, Tom and Gabe Williamson. My mother's name was Sarah Williamson, father's name Scott Williamson. My home is Lynchburg, Va. An information will be gladly received. Miss Bortha Williamson. 1814 Poplar Street. Philadelphia, Pa. JEFFRIES NO.1 NO.1 TRADE MARK COUGH MIXTURE. GUARANTEED SAFE, PURE, EFICIENT. RELIEVES QUICKLY. Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and all affections of the Throat and Lungs. 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