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Medium Which Reaches Story Colored Home. The Leading Journal IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA MEMORIES OF LONG AGO THE BATTLEFIELD AND ITS HORRORS When I heard the rain falling steadily last Sunday morning, I abandoned the idea of going to Frederickskabur, but when it ceased to fall, I walked leisurely to Elba Station and finding that I was on time, awaited the train's arrival. A police officer conversed with me. He pointed to Paul Well's bar-room across the street and told me that this German had been caught over in the Old Country by the war and could not get back. The man he left in charge was still running it. OFFICER KRENGEL'S TROUBLES I saw Detective Fred L. Krengel in conversation with another man. The former has been the "storm centre" of the recent Vice Commission investigation. He was roughly handled in the discussion and was charged with killing two men one of which was admittedly innocent. I boarded the train at about 9:40 and a few moments later on my way to Fredericksburg. I had entered the coach for white people and was puzzled as to my status. I started for the rear of the train, but found my way there blocked by the dining car kitchen. THE PORTER'S SURPRISE. I returned to the front where I saw the small compartment for colored people and I sank down into a seat. Later the colored porter came in. He eyed me with a look of recognition and astonishment. When he came through again, he said, "How are you, Mr. Mitchell?" This is your first time in the Jim Crow, isn't it?" I smiled. "No." I said, "I ride here when going short distances. When I am going to Washington. I ride in the Pulman." He had always seen me in the parlor car. I talked with a passenger from Florida, who was en route to Montreal, Canada. THE HOUSE WHERE HE DIED. He had met me at the Baltimore session of the Supreme Lodge, and he wanted to know just how the suit in the Supreme Lodge was coming on. The conversateln continued for some time. The little wooden house in which General Stonewall Jackson dited could be seen from the train. When I reached Fredericksburg I hastened to Shepherd Brown's eating house and hostelry, where thirty-two years ago I boarded and lodged for $6.00 per month and taught in the public schools of the city. SHEPHERD BROWN THERE YET Mr. Brown came in and almost immediately recognized me. His wife was in the adjoining parlor, their sons gazed on the scene with surprise. He told of his having been to Richmond several years ago. One of his sons had his foot amputated just below the knee. The work was done at the Memorial Hospital. I tarried but a short while. In the meantime the rain which had begun to fall since leaving Richmond continued and with umbrella over me, I went to the Shifloh Baptist Church (new site). VISITING THE CHURCHES. A lady recognized me in the vortule. I did not enquire her name. Only a few persons were present in the church and N hurried on. There had been many changes. I remembered the lane where Deacon Wright, formerly sexton of the t8. George's P. E. Church, white, once resided. I visited the Shiloh Baptist Church, (old site). Few persons were here. One of the officers gassed at me searchingly. "I know you," he said. I called my own name and he reminded me that one of his children had been taughty me. COMMERCE ST. PHARMACY I was soon at William's Cafe, and later I met Mrs. Williams whom had kept many years before. She failed at first to recognize me. Then I arrived up on Commerce Street. I was hated by Warren W. Lee, who recognized me as he was hanging on the other side of the street. He allowed me to accompany the officer I would look to the Com- munity Court. Presently at 215 Com- munity Court he and Dr. W. Lee had the testimony. The police is very attractive and a large stock is carried. REV. LUCAS THERE. TOO. Mr. Lee stated that about sixty per cent. of the trade was white. We then went up to the cemeteries and then to Kenmore. Places that were open fields thirty years ago had since been built up. I met Rev C. S. Lucas, who was teaching and pastoring at Falmouth, just across the river. He was just about to go over there to preach a funeral. He recognized me at once. I hastened on to Mr. Lee's residence, where I met his Madame and their three children, two boys and one girl. MONUMENT8 THERE Mr. Lee has purchased and paid for several pieces of property and he is doing well. The monument on Kenmore is said to be remarkable in that it was erected without bavying ever been unveiled. The Martha Washington Monument could barely be seen in the distance. I visited the Roanoke Cafe, Mr. P. C. Whitely, proprietor and saw the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, founded by Rev. Willis Robinson, now deceased. His wife and daughter reside in the old homestead across the street. LEAVING FREDERICKSBURG I met Mr. Charlie Baylor at his residence, corner Princess Arne and Commerce Streets. I had known the Baylors more than thirty years ago. It was nearing train time' and I hastened to the station. I bill Mr. Lee goodbye and I entered the Pullman parlor car. As the train pulled out I saw the monument in the National Cemetery where General Burnside met such a crushing defeat about fifty years ago, and where Meagher's Irish Brigade won undying renown in the blood-red fields just in front of the stone wall. TEN THOUSAND LOST THERE It is estimated that ten thousand men were writhing in death as a result of the celebrated charge, which resulted in General Burnside falling back across the Rappahannock river, which retreat culminated in his being relieved of his command. The waving branches of the trees, the blooming foliage of the bushes, the green blades of grass, adding to the magnificent splendor of nature and the attractiveness of a city which had obliterated the marks of war were in striking contrast to the bloody struggle of other days. RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST The scene awakened old memories for just thirty years ago. I had left this town where I had been teaching school. Out of a ten months' salary of $220.00 I had saved $100.00 and had carried it home to a waiting mother. Now all has changed. From a poverty-striken teacher I had ascended to councilman, alderman, editor, banker and a man of affairs, accredited now with being worth more than I actually possessed. I was meditating in a Pullman, uninterrupted and undisturbed. I continued in reverie until the houses of Richmond brought me back to consciousness that I was where I must again take up the burdens of life. : AT HOME AGAIN. I had left Richmond about three hours before without notice and I returned in the same way. The trip had benefited me and I ha no regrets to spend over my brief journe- JOHN MITCHELL, JR. IN MEMORIAM Sacred to the memory of my darling husband, Dr. Ira E. Nash, who fell asleep one year ago, June 7th, 1914. "I'll know why clouds, instead of sun, Darkened many a cherished plan: Why song has ceased when scarce begun, In Heaven, sometime, I'll understand." His devoted wife. BERESENIA B. NASH. IMPORTANT Do not fall to witness the entertainment at the Hippodrome June 9th, 1915. Baker community benefited. Mattine and might. INVESTIGATIONS We have several parties who wish to invest in small properties. See no of them. BRADG HIGG & CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1915 PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mrs. Mabel McCree is now in Richmond Hospital, quite ill. Mr. J. W. Anderson, of Demopolis, Ala. and Mr. Charles Bush, of Anderson, Ala. called on us. Caswell W. Crews, B. S., of St. Paul, School at Lawrenceville, Va. called on us this week. Rev. L. C. Scott, of Lynchburg, Va. called on us. He was en route to his home at Lynchburg, Va. Mr. J. C. Lattle, of Winston-Salem, N. C. was in the city this week and called on us. He was looking well. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mosby and parents wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown him during his recent illness. Mrs. C. H. Gibson, of Tuskegee Institute, is in the city for a stay of several weeks. She is a guest of her sister, Miss Marletta L. Chiles, 114 West Leigh Street. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, of Washington, D. C. passed through the city this week on route to Gloucester County, Va. Mrs. Ellen G. Johnson extends thanks to her many friends for the kindness and service rendered during illness and death of her son, Clarence G. Johnston, which occurred Sunday morning, May 16th. Mr. George Bolen, of St. Louis, Mo., has been spending a few days in the city visiting friends. Mr. Bolen is a member of the graduating class of Hampton Institute. After an enjoyable visit he resumed his journey West. You are interested in the Baker School Club's Benefit at the Hippodrome, Play—"The Quest." June 9th. Come in time. Matinee 4 o'clock. Night. 8 P. M. Do you wish to help your neighbors and your homes? Join in the efforts of Baker School Club at beachfit performance at the Hippodrome, June 9th, 1915. Rev. Delaware Williams, who is a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Baltimore, Md., a few months ago was licensed to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the said Church. Health have become poor, the doctor recommends that he go to Virginia. Desires a small charge, pastor, near-by. Apply 1105 Drulid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Fine Exercise—Y. M. L. and U. Celebrates. An appreciative audience assembled at the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, last Sunday evening at 3:30 o'clock to listen to the well-prepared program of the Young Men's Love and Union Club, including the 50th anniversary and memorial exercises. All praise should be given the committee for having selected such a brilliant array of talent. The singing which was led by Chorister Herbert Harris, was excellent, while the quartette came in for its share of glory. The paper read by Mr. R. L. Haden was a gem, and it held the attention of the eager listeners from start to finish, and at its conclusion a wave of applause was given him. Rev. Dr. T. J. J. Mosby preached the annual sermon from the subject "Setting up a Standard." The Reverend was at his best and he handled his subject in a masterly manner. As he grew eloquent the speaker was at times interrupted by "Amen." The following program was rendered: Introduction of Master of Ceremonies, President Matthew Dixon; Music, "All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name," The Club; Dovotional Exercises, Rev. L. A. Green; Singing, "A Charge to Keep I Have," led by Mr. J. E. Height; Song, Y. M. L. and U. Quartette; History of the Club, Mr. R. L. Haden; Instrumental Duet, Measures. A. Davis and H. Anderson; Recitation, Mr. John R. Cogbill; Solo, Mr. J. E. Height; Remarks, Rev. W. T. Anthony; Song, Zion Baptist Church Quarterly; Collection, Measures. F. Gibson and W. H. Mooby; Sermon, "Setting Up A Standard," Rev. T. J. J. Mooby, D. D.; Prayer, Rev. Alfred Britton; Singing, "Leaving on the Everlasting Arm." Music, the Club Benefitors. Mr. J. R. Cogbill, Master of Ceremonies. Thus, ended another chapter in the history of one of the most progressive beneficial clubs in the deathland. FOR SALE BY BRASS BROOK & CO. Good grocery business in Japonic Wood. Potential opportunity for right pawn. TEACHERS ELECTED List of Teachers for Public Schools of Richmond Next Term. Miss Annie L. Augustus, Bernard L. Allen, Miss Alice Augustus. Miss Sara E. Brown, Rev J. Andrew Bowler, Miss Ella F. Bolling, J. H. Blackwell, Miss Marie G. Banks, Miss Cora L. Bright, Miss Carrie L. Barrett, Miss Gertrude V. Bacchus, Miss Ida J. Booker, Miss Wille L. Brock, Miss Sailie B. Brock, Mrs. Rosa D. Dusser, Miss Florence D. Brown, Miss Marie E. Bacchus, Miss Margaret L. Brooks, G. W. Buckner, Miss Mamie E. Brown. Miss Emily P. Cook, Miss Sarah M. Cole, Miss Sallie E. Cowan, Mrs. Mildred A. Cross, Mrs. Susie B. Crump, Miss Delta E. Caskie, Miss Ruth C. Carter, Miss Kate J. Cooke, Miss Lourhur Conley, Miss Alberta E. Caesar, Miss Minnie E. Coleman, Miss Martha R. Crump, Miss Marietta L. Chiles, Miss Blanche V. Coles, Miss Elizabeth A. Coles, Mrs. Mollie R. Cophas, Miss Myra Colson, Miss Theresta B. Chiles. Miss Mamie L. Daggett, Miss Vattel D. Daniel, Miss Sadie I. Daniel, Miss Pauline E. Dinkins, Miss Rebecca Dickerson. Miss Beatrice Edmunds, Wallaco P. Eprs, Miss Bessie Edwards. Miss Leah B. Farrar, Miss Alma R. M. Farrar, Miss Lillian Frayser, Miss Pauline E. Funn. Miss Kate Gilpin, Miss Emily J. Gilpin, Miss Colina V. Grey Earle Harris, Miss Florence V. Harris, Miss Antollette Harris, Samuel C. Howell, Miss Mabol V. Harris, Miss Ruth L. Hucules, Miss Irma Holmes. Miss Nannle Johnston, Miss R. Lainson, Virginia Johnson, Miss Susie A. Jordan, Miss Mary L. Jasper, Miss Lillian P. Jackson, Miss Martha L. Johnson, Miss Inez Mason Jones, William T. Jackson, Miss Annie B. Knight, Miss Carlotta Kersey, Miss Mande L. Knox. Miss Emily O. Lewis, Miss Gertrude D. Lawrence, O. L. G Lewis, Chester A. Lindsey. Miss Mary E. Morris, Miss Leonead J. Mundlin, Miss Lillian L. Moore, Miss Martha Minor, Abram L. Morton, Miss Hattie E. May. Albert V. Norrell, Miss Coralease A. Norrell. Miss Risa L. Franus, Miss A. Deborah Patterson, Miss Margaret B. Phillips, Miss Amie B. Phillips, Miss Lucy A. Peters. Miss Emma O. Randolph, Miss Kate O. Randolph, Miss Mozelle C. Robinson Miss Halle B. Robinson, Miss Pearl Rowe, Miss Serena B. Robinson, Miss Aurea V. Randolph. Miss Willnette C. Smith, Miss Florence E. Storrs, Miss Alice E. Smith, Miss Jesse E. Scott, Miss Marla L. Smith, Miss Bertha L. Sweete, Miss Mary A. Smith, Miss Rosa B. Sutton, Otway M. Steward, Miss Armela L. Stokes, John A. Scott, James N. Saunders. Miss Ethel Thompson, Miss Rachel A. Tharpa, Miss Frederica Tyler, Miss Margaret L. Tindley, Miss Armenia H. Tilghman, Miss Virginia T. Tomlin, Miss Alice O. Thompson, Miss Nannle B. Taylor, Miss Cornella W. Taylor, Miss Ellen S. Tyler Nelson Williams, Miss Lula A. Willis, Miss Beatrice J. Whiting, C. L. Wintree, Miss Mary E. Washington, Miss Fannie M. Williams, Miss Maria L. White, Miss Bessie L. Whittle, Miss Estelle D. Ward, Miss Annie L. Wilson, Miss Gertie L. Walbarrow, Miss Lucy J. Woodson, Miss Kate C. Watkins, Miss Elizabeth A. Williams, Miss Blanche Walton: Miss Carrie E. Young, Miss Zipporah Yearman, Miss Goldie L. Young, Miss Bernetta L. Young. Reserve List—Miss Annie Carter, Miss Addie Gatewood, Miss Frances E. Giles, Miss Hortense Grey, Miss Maggie L. Farrar, Miss Erma Holmes, Miss Lon Eldridge, Miss Julia O. Lowell Maggie Sallie B. Reeder, Miss Hazel Tyler, Miss Maggie West. On and after June 1st, all Subscriptions sent in by candidates in the Agents' Voting Contest will be allowed votes as follows: One year's subscription, $1.50, good for 1135 votes; Eight Months' subscription, $1.50, good for 675 votes; Four Month's subscription, 50 cents, good for 225 votes; Two Months' subscription, 35 cents, good for 75 votes. CONFEDERATE VETERANS HERE The Confederate Veterans' Reserves has been the arm of education in this city this week. There is a huge attendance and the city is the home of descentors. The troops and their interment upon the day of the nation's anniversary is evident. David A. Hunt, president of descentors, and the units found in descentors, are here. VA. SEMINARY GRADUATE HONORED BY CARNEGIE HERO COMMISSION (Lynchburg Va., Opportunity). William Dyke, principal of Goode Colored School, and valedictorian of the class of '96 of Virginia Seminary, twenty-three graduates, was awarded a silver medal and a thousand dollars, which shows that valedictorians sometimes "make good." Dyke is a natural born mathematician and solved problems for all classes, even the graduating class, during his first year in college. Never missing a problem and always making 100 per cent, on examinations. In speaking of him the Bedford City Bulletin, a Bedford County paper (white) last week had the following to say: "William R. Dyke, colored, of Goode, Bedford's only official hero, last week received from the Carnegie Hero Commission at Pittsburgh, Pa., the silver medal recently awarded him for the heroic part he played when the home of Peter Bryant was burned at Goode two years ago. In April, 1913, Bryant's house caught fire and a few minutes afterwards, the explosion of some powder he had in the home hastened the destruction of the building. His little four-year-old child was caught in the burning house and before any one arrived the roof was almost ready to fall in. "Dyke reached the place just in time to bring the child out alive, the burning building collapsing just a few seconds later. In speaking at the incident he was very modest, saying that any one world have done as he did and risked their life without a thought of self if they had heard the moans and cries of the baby which was being roasted to death. In the end the risk he took was in vain for the child was so badly burned that she died next day, but the fact in no way detracts from the heroism of her rescuer. Dyke by a miracle came out of the ordeal practically unhurt, the only injuries he sustained being some bad burns on his hands which were received from the burning clothing and body of the baby. "The white people of that community thought that Dyke's actions should receive some recognition and brought the matter to attention of the Carnegie Hero Commission which later sent a man to Goode to make an investigation. "He remained there two days during which time he interviewed practically every one who had any knowledge of the event and it was on his recommendation that the commission made the award. Dyke has taught the colored school at Goode for the past fourteen years, which fact alone speaks well for his ability and standing with both races at that place. "He is well educated and appreciates the honor which has been bestowed on him but it has not turned his head in the least for as stated before, he is very modest about the affair and disclaims having any idea of reward when he rushed in to the burning building and brought the child out. "While he prizes very highly the medal received, the more substantial reward for his act in the shape of a donation of $1,000 which goes with it, will be used by him to more advantage just now. This money reward is only given in such cases where it is needed and will be used for proper purposes and as Dyke owed a balance of $826 on his farm near Gobde he received a check for that amount last week and was in town Friday to pay off this debt. The balance will be available any time it is needed for the education of members of his family or such like purposes and it may be several years before he will draw it." FROM NEW YORK Honeoye Falls, N. Y., May 31. John Mitchell, Jr., care Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Yesterday was a great day in Ebbesner. It was rally day and we raised two thousand seven hundred and eighty four dollars, but this was not without sorrow, as the news had just reached the church that one of its trustees, Rowen E. Prasler, who had left Thursday for Honeoye Falls, N. Y., died very suddenly Saturday morning at five o'clock. I am now at above named place in company with Mr. James Brown and wife for the purpose of greeting his funeral supper here Tuesday. He died at the home of his husband, Mrs. Ripka Brown, and will be buried beside his mother in this Question Involves Right of Colored Congregation to Use Church Building If a church is originally built on Leigh Street with an entrance on that thoroughfare, and later, in order to evade the restrictions of a segregation law, the Leigh Street door is blocked up and a new door opened on Fifth Street, is the church, legally speaking, located on Fifth Street or on Leigh Street? That was the question that was submitted to a Hustings Court jury yesterday in the trial of the case of the City of Richmond against Rev. E. M. Mitchell and the trustees of the Leigh Street Memorial Methodist Church, the colored congregation that now occupies the house of worship at Fifth and Leigh Streets, formerly occupied by the white Immanuel Baptist congregation. ENTRANCE CHANGED TO OPEN ON FIFTH STREET In order to overcome the restrictions of the segregation ordinance which prohibits colored people from occupying as a residence or place of public meeting any building located in a block in which a majority of the buildings are occupied by white persons, the Immanuel Church authorities, dealrous of selling the property to Negroes, reconstructed the entrance of the building so as to make it open on Fifth Street. The Fifth Street block between Leigh and Jackson Streets, has been held by the court to be a colored block. In thus shifting the entrance of the church from a "white" to a "colored" block, the Immanuel congregation sought to convey to the colored purchasers a church building which they could legally occupy. But when the colored congregation took possession, the police, upon complaint from residents in the identity, arrested the pastor and restores, charging them with violating the segregation act. JURY. AFTER TWO HOURS ADJOURN WITHOUT DETISION. Attorney Isaac Dirgs, who conducted the fight for the Immunized Baptist, appeared yesterday in defense of the colored men. Assistant City Attorney George Wayne Anderson appearing for the City of Richmond, was assisted by Attorneys Charles V. and Wyndham R. Meredith, lawyers who have been retained by citizens owning property in the Fifth and Leigh Streets neighborhood, to fight the colored occupation of the church. After extended argument on instructions, Judge Ernest H. Wells, sitting for Judge Richardson, instructed the jury that the church building was legally located, on Leigh Street, and that its location has in no way been changed by the reconstruction of the entrance so as to make the door open on Fifth Street. The jury remained behind closed doors for two hours without reaching a verdict. At 7:30 o'clock Judge Wells adjourned the jury until 11 o'clock this morning, when it will meet again to figure out whether the church is located on Leigh or on Fifth Street, and whether or not the colored men are guilty of violating the segregation law. Conviction on this charge is punishable by a fine of $100.-Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch. May 29, 1915. The jury finally disagreed and was discharged by the judge. DR. GRAHAM'S GREAT SERMON (The Fraternal Monitor). In another column of the Informer appears the sermon of Dr. W. F. Graham, the eminent theologian, popular pulpitteer and constructive race builder. "The Way Up." The entire audience was pleased with this great sermon. The advice given to young men and women of our race if he needed will make them a power in the world for good. Dr. Graham advised the young men and women of the race to buy real estate and become the taxpayers. He said the amount of money spent for whiskey and beer by our people tells its own story. People, continued the speaker, who indulges in such habits will become like, discouraged and intolerable. At these he continued to indulge of whiskey and PRICE, FIVE CENTS them with fragrant garalnds of rhetorical beauty and made his large audience quiver with the thrilling outbursts of conquering oratorical power. The realization that the people had received what they expected made the enthusiastic audience shout with a cloud of waving handkerchiefs and waving hats, and the unfearned excitement, reverence and pleasure, depicted on innumerable faces one of the most remarkable public spectacles ever looked upon in this city. Then came at last voiciferous cheering from all quarters in the great old Olympia. Attorney Mitchell presented the doctor a purge. ASSAULTED A TEACHER Mrs. Mary Johnson, colored, mother of a small girl attending Baker School, waited on the sidewalk before the schoolhouse Thursday afternoon, May 27th, until Miss Francis Giles, her daughter's teacher, came out, and the nassaulted her. It is claimed that the teacher found it necessary to keep the small child in after school for some violation of the rules, and that this was the ground for the assault. The teacher appeared at the Second Station to swear out the warrant, with a swollen eye and several cuts about the face. A Good Home Promised. Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, of 229 Scott Street, Norfolk, Va., would like to adopt a girl of about the age of 10 or 12 years. HUTZLER BROTHERS DRAW COLOR LINE Department Story Said to Allow Insulting and Discourtes Acts Toward Its Colored Patrons. That Hutzler's store caters to colored trade no longer is asserted by several well known ladies who have gone there to purchase goods. A few days ago Miss Violet Clements and Miss Mabel Turner went into the store to make some purchases and, it is claimed, that they were told that the establishment did not care for colored patronage. They left the store and telephoned to the complaint department listing assured that the firm wanted colored patronage, they went back, only to be insulted by the one who had first told of the alleged policy of the store. It is said that Mrs. Harry T. Fratt has been refused services at several sales that she has attended. The establishment invited charge accounts among a number of the upper classes of the race a few years ago, and several of those accounts are now open. The firm, it is said, was not to, desire any more charge accounts among colored people, and it may be that it is desirous of getting rid of those accounts which are at present used by their colored patrons. One of the ladies holding a charge account there telephoned for some goods to be charged and sent. The driver brought the goods Thursday morning and said that the parcel was marked "C. O. D." When told that the package had been ordered charged he brunquely said: "Make up your mind what you are going to do about it. You will have to pay the cash or I will take it back."—Baltimore. Md., Afro-American. WANTED Homes for two colored babies. Boy three months old; girl five months old. Address R. O. BOX 276 Low Rent to Colored People New, sixroom house, or will rent in flats, at Myrtle Grove, near Washington Park and car line. Large lot. Madison 4992-2. HIGH HONOR Miss Jasbella Vandervall daughter of Mr. James, Vandervall, of Orange, N. J., and niece of Mr. Benjamin P. Vandervall, of this city, is making a fine record. We are in receipt of an invitation from the Transactions of the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women, inviting us to attend the Conference Wednesday evening, June 5, 1925, 8:00 of clock at the Wandervall-Antwerp, New York. Miss Vandervall is in the graduation stage of her college. THE MASTER MIND Novelized by Marvin Dana, author of "Within the Law," from the suc- cessful play by > Daniel D. Carter Copyright, 1913, by the H. K. Fly company. SYNOPSIS. Henry Allen, a young married man, is sentenced to be executed for killing the man who won the affections of Alissa wife. Alissa's brother, Andrew, known to the criminal world as "The Master Mind," determines to avenge his brother. He writes the district attorney that he will withhold red and black hand cards indicating the progress of his plans for revenge. Andrew discovers that the district attorney who whipped Alissa is in love with the criminal girl who once saved his life. The district attorney, Waltmight, has been searching for this girl, but cannot find her. Andrew finds the girl and after conspiring to send her to prison gets her released. He then elicits her. CHAPTER V Getting Acquainted. "WELL, Andrew, we're here," Blount said rather impatient after a short period of silence. "How long's the game going to keep us in New York?" "Why?" Andrew asked sharply. "Why—or that is, you know—" Andrew interrupted reassuringly: "You need have no fear of the authorities. I shall protect you. There can be no trouble for you if you are discreet. Your only danger lies in curiosity and in disregarding my instructions." Blount whirled toward his wife with a sigh of relief. "Get that, Sadie?" he demanded, with a note of marital authority in his heavy voice. "Just you remember it, or else you'll be back in Joliet doing these fancy stitches on hot ticking." "I certainly got that," she affirmed in earnest, throaty video, modified by a faint twang. "But I been honest so long now I'm actually beginning to feel honest inside. And, what's more, and I never did think it could be anyways possible, but you can shoot me if I ain't kind of beginning to - to like it." Andrew gave no hesit to this virtuous confession. "You are about to meet the toy whom I have selected for your son. A word of warning don't trust him." "Does he know anything about our second?" Blount inquired doubtfully. Andrew's reply was explicit. "He knows no more of you than you do of him. If you value your safety you will bear in mind my advice—that you keep him in ignorance." He stopped to a bell call set in the wall and pushed the button. "Now, your son will be here in a moment. You have only to remember what I have said. I shall leave you two alone with him for a little while." Then steps sounded in the hall, and Walter appeared in the doorway. There was a sarcastic inflection in Andrew's voice as he made the introductions with a wave of his hand: "Walter, your father—your mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bounty, your son." Without another word he turned and went out of the room. It was Blount who first spoke. With a bluff charisma of greeting in his heavy voice, he said: "Well, well! How are you, son?" He smiled a genial welcome. Walter replied briskly in kind: "Fine, dad." A short of indignation from Mrs. Blount interrupted the complacency of the two men, who turned toward her interrogatively. "What's the matter, mother?" the husband questioned, with a touch of solicitude in his manner. The wife in her turn assumed suited to the event and spoke in tones broken with emotion. "This is all so—so affecting!" "Huh!" Walter ejaculated huffily. "I toes!" "Father, why don't you introduce me to my son?" "Sure do!" Walter remarked, with a grimace. "I'm just dying to meet mother." Blount cleared his throat impressively and spoke with a bow as low as a generous paunch would permit. "Mother," he said tenderly, "this is our son—our only son to this data, Walter." Men Blount learned respectively. Mrs. Blount learned regularly. "Don't be the cute little girl," she guided. "Oh, sunny!" she advanced with fond boke toward the document- ed juices, with the evident intention of behaving on like a climate condition. "Aw, out that out!" the man cried, disgustedly, as he drew back in alarm bags the flooded candlelight. "Way, Walter!" Mrs. Blount interrupted: A "Get that. Sadie?" Say what the title of this think Walt I. L. said the young man de- veloped a case. "No wilt out out the writting." Mrs. L. L. has been arose of the situation and will again to speak. I don't think she chanted a mime. I don't think she married with a mellow girl of color. "Way, grit that." Walter insisted sub- ject. Do you know what you're up again? Be questioned sharily. "I do you know this game's danger- ous. Do you know it's some kind of a framing. Andrew's got against Walt wright." "Walt Wright." It meant eroded, againt at this disputing statement as to the thing in which he had become inyol- ed. "You don't insult the one here the one that was that attorney?" "That's just the guy I mean." was the savage assurance. Bobbie showed symptoms of alarm. His really felt a little, and the heavy tide of the waves sarged. "It don't look good to me." Bobbie confessed somberly "What's the idea?" Watter shook his head in admission of ignorance. "All I know is that he's got it in for Walnwright. Again he shook his head. "That's all I know. Whatever it is, it's something fierce. If you don't believe me just mention the name of Walnwright some time when he's around. You watch him then, and you'll see, all right." By a great effort of self control Bobut reassumed his manner of geniality. "Well, well!" he exclaimed patronizingly. "I really must look into this matter, quite in the interests of my friend. You know, I'm an old friend of Andrews, and merely to oblige him I've agreed to adopt a son and daughter for a few weeks." Mrs. Blount stroke aggressively. "Yes, John," she said, "and you know he absolutely assured us that the whole thing was only a harmless joke." She hastened slightly, then continued doubfully, "But if it's as Walter says"— She broke off, frowning. "Listen here, son," he said presently, with a return to his kindler manner. "If I'm going to be a father to you I've got to be it all the time, that's certain—not merely when somebody else is around. I can't be a fond father one minute and then be hating your inside the next, although when this thing is all over I might feel some different-yes! But as long as we're on this game I'm going to think a heap of you. Yes, that's the program, and it's got to be carried out no matter how much it hurts me." Walter went forward a step toward the older man, with his few thrusts out a little farther than usual, and shrugged his khaki data contemptuously. "I've not you doped out all right," he said. Well as by the utterance laid, "Daped out!" he exclaimed. Walter chucked in vollewolently. "I haven't got you placed exactly," he admitted. "but I've got your class all right. Do you get me?" Blount bounced heavily to his feet. His expression was suddenly grown stinker. "My class?" he repeated blusteringly. Walter maintained his evil satisfaction. ```markdown ``` "Ain't it that limit?" that you wouldn't put your Bortillon on a place of wax?' Blount hoped forward with a little swiftness astonishing in one of his bulk. "I—you!" he said very softly, but with an intensity more vehement than mere sound. "Now, you look here—and look mighty close." My name is John Bortill. I'm my father. There's your mother. I'm from Lamble, Wyo. "Now, you look here!" They request us out there. Understand? That goes as it lays. They're going to run me for my mayor next spring, and my wife here is president of the Mother's club. You can look up our record there right through for the last four years. We've lived straight, and we're going to remain straight. Now let me tell you something else. If you want to book any further back than that you're looking for trouble and a chance to get cranked." There was a deadly ferocity in the tones. "Aw, you couldn't get so sore about it," Walter urget quaveringly. Blount spoke again. "It looks to me as if we were likely to be together for some time to come. As far as I know, you're just Walter Blount. Outside of Walter Blount I don't know who you are, and I don't care either." Walter strove again to placate the man whom he had so seriously offended. "Aw, I was just kidding." he protested weakly. His attempt at a propitatory smile was tremulous. Of a sudden a new curiosity stirred in Walter. "And the girl—that skirt—my sister, you know! What is she?" he demanded. "Is she one of us?" "She's only been with us a week," Mrs. Blount explained. "Came from across the pond, so how can we tell?" Said Blount: "We don't know a darned thing about the girl except that she's our daughter. That's all we're supposed to know, and it's all we need to know, at that." A sudden memory moved in the husband's brain, and he continued with increased sternness, "And another thing--don't you dare again to act like you did today at lunch. There we were a-dining at the Waldorf with nine people, and me a-bragging about our big ranches and our beautiful house out west. And then I caught you trying to cop a spoon, so that I had to kick you under the table." An old instinct revived from the association of ideas, and he added potamaniac, "And it was a plated one, at that!" "What's the odder?" she demanded very spiritedly. "Lots of perfectly respectable people take things like that at hotels just for souvenirs. Why, I know a lady that hasn't got two twins alike in her whole house. And she's real rich too." Walter reverted to the subject of giving interest to him. "Jane, the girl!" he insisted. He When disgusts he flapping on the skin like he be on me? In an incident Bluestone had leaped close, but into furious with passion. "Andrew doesn't anything on me!" he blessed. A fash of anger gave foelling courage to Walter. "Huh!" he exclaimed scornfully. "Don't try and slip anything like that over!" Andrew came in from the next room and stood directly between the two men. Then he addressed them with contemptuous coldness: "If through jealousy and bickering you fall to get your paris so that in consequence my plans miscarry, it will count against you far more than would mercy disobedience. What was the cause of this row?" Blount pointed to Walter. "Ask the wbble!" "I was just kidding—that's all!" "Take care, air." Andrew said hurriedly. "One of these days my patience will be exhausted." He waited a moment, surveying the youth with a lashing stare. Then, abruptly, he dotted his dominant manner and in its stead assumed the pose of the respected servitor. He bowed humbly to Walter, the nominal head of the household. "Why, not show your father through the house, air?" he suggested. At once, without any trace of embarrassment, he took the part assigned to him. "Sure!" he exclaimed, boyishly aglow with pride in the new possession of this city home. He beamed on the bewildered Blount "come on, dad!" he urged bolsteredly. "You'll sure find this place all to the good." CHAPTER VI. Lucene. MRS. BLOUNT possessed the feminine trait of curiosity. She made a dawdling round of the room, scrutinizing every detail of its arrangement. At the very last she came to the little table toward which Andrew had glanced to note the shimmer of blue light. By instinct her eyes went straight to the ring on the instant of her approach. As she beheld the instincts of the Jewel her handsome face suddenly flamed with greed, and she uttered an opulation of delight. For long seconds she contemplated the glittering bumble with rapture, bending her face ever closer and closer as under a spell. Then, in a sudden realization of her awarthous thought, she started guiltily, and peered about the room with furious glances, to make sure that none spied upon her. Again, she studied the stone with a sensuous ostasy in its prismed brilliance; again, she tolled her eyes from its charm, and now she moved from it in resolving effort to escape temptation. But the old habit of life dragged her back to the table, and she put forth a coyote hand, seized the ring, carried it to her bosom, smiling. But very soon her mood weed. The smile vanished from her full lips. Her expression became that of poignant grief. By slog degrees the hand that held the ring moved from her breast, reached to the table, set the jewel back in its place. It was at this moment that Andrew reemerged. At lights of him, Blunt realized with a shimmer how narrow had been the margin of her escape from detection in the very act of theft. She pointed to ward the little table and spoke with a catch in her voice: "Andrew, just look at what you left on that table there. It's a good thing there haven't been any strangers in the house with that lying around loose." Andrew crossed to the table and picked up the ring. There was a faint smile on his closely set lips as he turned and went to the woman. He extended the ring with a slight bow. "Mrs. Blount," he said pleasantly, "allow me." Andrew nodded as assent as he dropped the ring into her itching palm. "Only a word of counsel," he said. "Remember that who I am and what my exact intentions may be are of no interest to you. So be careful." Having this admonished her he left her alone to her happiness. And Mrs. Blount, watching the luxurious play of the varicolored mys from the diamond, murmured contentedly in the softest notes of her throaty voice. Greet. It sure pays to be honest. The servant soon announced to Andrew the arrival of Miss Blount and was directed to show the young lady into the library as soon as she should be ready for an interview. Andrew descended to the library with an eagerness of expectancy that was almost disconcerting to himself. He ordered Parker, whom he found already stationed in the hall, to maintain the privacy of the library, to bring Walter on hearing the bell. And at last a delicate rustling of draperies sounded at the door, and Lucene entered. The girl stopped short at sight of the man, arrested for a moment by the stress of emotion. No least trace of Maggie Flint, nursemaid and convict, remained visible in the polished loveliness of this gentle malden. The promise of her beauty had been most nobly fulfilled. She was of dainty fairness, with a golden crown of locks like corn silk in the sun, as intrinsic, as finely spun. The exquisite features, set in the perfect oval of the face, were pear pure of coloring, save where the blood tint blushed in cheeks and deepened winsome in lips. At his smile Lucente came to him swiftly. "Oh, at last!" she exclaimed. His smile grew as he spoke: "You're not going to be lonely for France, are you, Lucente?" "Indeed, no!" was the joyous answer, given with a half disdainful pout of the red lips. "I was happy enough there. But, after all, it wasn't America—it wasn't home." Now, since her first strong emotion at the meeting was post, Lucente was constrained to adjustment over something strange and unexpected in the appearance of the main belle her. "Why, Mr. Andrew?" she said, with white show of apprehension over her own intimacy, "how did you know? What is it? How you are going to join your I "It sure pays to be honest." clothed. What can it mean? Tell me, please." At the request the smile vanished from the face of the Master Mind. "Patience, patience!" he admonished. "You shall know all about everything presently, but not quite yet. It isn't necessary now." Then he continued: "Tell me, instead, has our little girl left her heart in Paris or has she brought it back intact?" Though he put the question so lightly, it was of import to him in his scheme of vengeance. "Oh, neither the one or the other," Lucene declared, with a mote of sentiment against the idea. "I left my heart here, sir, when I went away. You should know that, for I told you all about my one very meager romance, which can never come to anything, of course." "Never is a long time." Andrew sug- gested drilly, qware of the intricatecles he had set in motion by his mechanism for the covering of destiny. "So, then, you have actually remained faithful to the old memory all this long time?" "Does it surprise you?" She became grave. "I think that I have that virtu- ine faithfulness," she said, hesitat- ingly. "It's only an ideal, perhaps, but" she was violently aroused by Andrew's next words: "I fancy," he said deliberately, "that I'm going to surprise you a bit. You shall see him soon." The girl started, and her eyes sought those of the speaker in amazed ques- tioning. "Oh, Mr. Andrew. You can't mean you can't mean." "Yes," the man said with quiet emphasis, "I do mean just what I have said. You shall see that ideal of yours very soon. That I promise you, my dear girl. Yes, you are to meet the one that owes his life to you, yet does not even know your name. And you are to meet him speedily too." Lucine's eyes were like stars now, shimmering with the gusty joy of her heart, and her lips wrinkled to a smile of delight. "Oh, when! she erked? 'Oh, tell me when!' it can't be true. It's too wonderful to be true. Is he—quite well?" "Quite." "When they took him away in the ambulance," she continued pensively, "I was sure that he must die, in spite of what I had tried to do for him." "And so he would have died." Andrew said gravely, "but for you." "I did do the right thing, didn't I?" she said apparently. "Yes," Andrew asked. "You did the only thing that could have saved him. But tell me, if you please, how did you ever learn to make a tourniquet?" "Why, as to that," came the ready reply, "I'd seen pictures of them in those 'first aid' things on a placard in a trunk, and I studied them until I understood the principle just because I had nothing else to do at the time. And then," a tremor was in her voice at the memory, "when he was thrown from the automobile right there at my feet almost and lay bleeding so dreadfully, then somehow I remembered." "And you never forgot him."2 the man exclaimed, betrayed into open expression of his wonder over this lightning welding of hearts. "And you never forgot," he repeated softly, with a half envious note in his voice. "You never forgot, though neither of you even so much as knew the other's name." The suggestion in his words quickened the girl's curiosity. "Oh," she begged, "who is he?" "It was a small chance, a mighty small one, that you two should ever meet again, the little, friendless waif of the city and the brilliant man of the world. Yet so it was to be. Yes; it was for this purpose that I took in house here. For this same purpose I have created a family for you, Lacene, to take the place of the one you lost when you were a mere child. I have provided for you a father, a mother, a brother. Even I have made for you a blameless past—a past that will stand all the scrutiny it is ever likely to receive and more." Nevertheless the girl, even in the face of these astonishing revelations, hold her chief interest on that ideal around which had clustered the deepest reverence of her heart through the year. So now she shades no comment, only: "Doe he remember my?" "Much more than that," Andrew answered brusely. "Doe he tried again and again to find you. Shame my boy, beg you to change it into some of us names. Suppose for him, to have anything of you." She gave me the three The girl's face furrowed a little. "Oh," she cried, pursued, "why should you let him find me, while you know that it?"— Her voice hips gently. "In order, let, to educate and train you, so that there could be no question as to your fitness, your standing as a woman of refinement and breeding; and, secondly, to gain the force the blotting out of a past which, though you yourself were absolutely innocent, would have forever kept you apart from him." The girl acquiesced by silence in the justice of her guardian's reasoning. "And you really—really do know him?" she questioned. "At least I have seen him, and I know that he exists right here in this very city just now." Andrew replied, smiling again. "Oh! And don't you, too, admire him—ever so much?" Fortunately for the girl's peace of mind she did, not see the unlovely hardening of the man's face. But his self control was strong. "Why, once he unknowingly rendered me a great service, and I well, I desire to return it in kind." "You mean, without letting him know?" In her eagerness the girl looked up into Andrew's face. "Yes," came the gibl explanation "You see, Lucene, that's what these old clothes of mine mean. You will please remember that for the present I am merely Andrew Watkins, your brother's valet and confidential man." "Oh, Mr. Andrew," she objected with some embarrassment, "don't you see that you're asking me to deceive him?" "My dear little girl," he declared gently, "I am only doing my best to give you a fair chance of happiness." The Master Mind walked away from his ward to where the call button was set in the wall. He pushed it to notify Parker that it was time for Walter's presence in the library. Walter came into the room with curiosity will large on his boyish face. Andrew addressed the girl sarvely. "Permit me, Laenee, to introduce to you your brother, Mr. Walter Blount" Walter strobe forward and heartily shook the hand she reluctantly yielded to his proffered clasp. "How do you do, Luce?" he exclaimed, with a brotherly familiarity highly distasteful to her. Andrew frowned as he watched the ally intimacy of manner assumed by A "Does he remember me?" Walter. He again touched the bell call and spoke to Lucene. "Parker will take you to Mrs. Blount," he said. The girl went rather hastily out of the room. The face of Andrew was forbidding as he spoke to Walter. "You perceive," he said sharply, "that this young lady is not of your class. You must understand that thoroughly, and you must remember it, air. Never presume." "When Wainwright comes and the conversation begins, you must bear in mind my written directions for your guidance." He went close to the door into the hall. "Now, if I stand in the position corresponding to this in the drawing room, then, according to your instructions, in my memorandum for you, what form of conversation must you adopt?" Walter answered with the alert confidence of a schoolboy, sure that his lesson has been well conned: "The lonely stranger gag." Andrew moved to the end of the library table and paused there. "And if I stand by the large table there," he demanded. "The gay White Way." The teacher went to one of the windows at the end of the room. "And here! "The hard to get acquainted gas, But just the name, you'll find this work all for nothing." Walter declared ap- grandly, in a new sense of rebellion, Pulitzer expected in the doorway, and normally written. "Mr. Waterpigh, sir, and Sir Pulitzer, shall be Mr. Waterpigh himself." You Can Surveys The Planet Any Week From These Agents In Various Cities. Wm. R. Brown, 1814 R. 9th St. Los Angeles, Cal. J. M. Buford, Pueblo, Va. 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The duty was assigned to the expert of upright, the second officer on March 14, to test such facts, but the court to There are two problems which should most largely claim the attention of the Afro-American; and one race problem which is very largely claiming the attention of the white American. The first problem, with which the Afro-American is confronted, is how to develop a desirable character in his offspring; and his second problem, is how to change an undesirable character which has all ready been developed in his adult, in his artificial, or slave-made, environment. THE TWO PROBLEMS. The magnitude of the two problems, which the Afro-American has to solve in making man or changing man, cannot claim the profound consideration to which it is entitled until the fact is recalled that character itself is most largely the product of environment. In the spirit generally assumes the character of the impressions carried by the environment in which it is developed. It is everywhere apparent that the disposition, or spirit, of a free man is developed in a natural environment, while that of a slave is always developed in an artificial environment; that every different environment turns out a character of man peculiar to itself; that the native environment of every animal, whether made by nature, or art, appears natural and proper to him; and that there is no natural disposition in any animal to change either his native environment, or spirit, which it develops in him. A GENERAL LAW. In fact, there appears to be a general law by which all animals rule any attempt to change either their native environment, or the spirit developed in it, and the Afro-American is not an exception to this rule, notwithstanding he is such a great sufferer both from what the institution of slavery has made his environment, as well as the unnatural spirit which such environment develops in him. The race problem, which the Afro-American presents to the white American, is how to change his undesirable, into a desirable citizenship is much easier of solution than the two which he presents to himself. PROBLEMS INTERWOVEN The problems, which he presents to himself and the white American, are so interwoven that the latter cannot solve his problem, until he shall have found a solution for the two problems which he presents to himself. While it must be admitted that the problem of how to change his undesirable into a desirable, citizenship, which he presents to the white American, is fraught with great difficulties, it almost dwindles into nothingness, when compared in complexity with the two problems, which he presents to himself; as he has to solve them in his slave-made environment, which is almost exclusively filled with thought-imprevisions for displacing his ideal man, which nature originally made in his own physical characteristics, with another ideal man in those of the white man; and for reversing the natural laws of self-appreciation self-preservation, and self-defense which nature supplies him into white-appreciation, white-preservation, and white-defense, and self-depreciation, self-opposition, and self-destruction. IMPOSSIBLE DEMANDS The White American's demands on the Afro-American to charge his objectionable character of citizenship while still in possession of the plan of life, which his ancestry gave him to produce such a character of man, is analogous to the contradictory principle of giving an individual a pattern, by which to cut a garment, and then to denounce him for the garment, which he produces in faithfully following his pattern in every detail; as the ancestry of that race gave the ancestry of the Afro-American race a plan of life, by which to produce his peculiar character of man, which is still his plan of life, and now his descendant is denouncing and killing him for producing the order of man, which he does, when he is faithfully following the plan, or pattern, with which he has been supplied to make man, without even making any attempt to give him any other pattern. DEFECTS IN THE RACE. Because he is in possession of the very different plan of life, with which the god of, nature endowed man to develop the spirit or self-governing principles, of free men the white American can see defects in the Afro-American, which he cannot see in himself, and by reason of which, he can much more easily solve his part of the problem of developing him into a desirable citizenship, than, owing to his state of unconsciousness, or wrong conditions, he can solve his problems of developing desirable self-governing principles in his offspring or of changing undesirable self-governing principles already established in his adult, which he humanity is immature, in his slave- ship and exploitation. The world of the modern American, de- veloped in the very different environ- ment, is highly conscious of many defects in the life of Lee A- proAmerican, owing to his harmful environment, which makes them appear natural and proper to him, he himself is unconscious of them. THE WHITE AMERICAN'S PART. As he is already conscious of such defects, the white American can at once intelligently begin his part of the work of solving the problem of ridding him of them, but as he is unconscious of them, the Afro-American, himself, is unprepared to intelligently begin the work of ridding himself of them, especially as they appear as natural and proper to him as their opposites do to the white man. When the cause of his problem is rightly understood, it will be clearly seen and willingly conceded, that as long as the Afro-American's artificial environment carries its present character of thought-impreressions, it will continue to produce the same character of self-depreciating and self-opposing spirit, for which it was designed, now found in members of this race, and that as the white man is conscious of such defects, whether he knows the cause of their production, or not, and as the Afro-American is not conscious of the fact that he is under the control of an unnatural spirit, owing to the presence of which the white man excludes his association, he attributes his exclusion as nothing beyond opposition to, or prejudice against, his color, behind which his undesirable spirit is hiding from his view. THE STUMBLING BLOCK. What is adding to the magnitude of their problems, and is hindering in the work of their solution, is that improper training has given both races a false conception of the causes, which are producing them. After the environment, when he had devised and designed to do so, had completed its work in transferring the ideal man of his black slave to his white master and in reversing his paramount lakes of nature because the ancestry of the white American pointed his offspring to the inferior order of man, which such transference and reversion had produced in his black slave, the ancestry of this race, and falsely declared his artificially-made product the work of creation. Instead of his art, his descendants have been vainly trying during the past three hundred years, to discover, or establish, two separate creations of man, one for white men and another for black men,—and their mistaken zeal and puzzlanimous labors have resulted in flooding the literary world with a huge mass of false philosophy and psychology in the doctrines of spiritual and blood inheritances in their endeavors to sustain their false conclusions. THE LIGHT OF REASON As the light of reason more and more exposes their vain attempts to credit creation with the result of man's art, many so-called scholars, who have left their "foot-prints on the sands of time," are becoming more and more ridiculous. The greatest need of the members of both races is a sane system of philosophy and psychology,—based upon the fundamental and self-evident truths that every soul, which has entered a human body since the creation of Adam, had in it every embryotic, or undeveloped, element for the making of man, that every other soul was given, and that all the differences since seen in the character of man, resulted from the supply and cultivation of different different maternal, physical and natural, environments, which he has occupied,—which will make them conscious of the fact that the false conception of the causes, which are producing the undeavrable and painful effects from which they suffer, ishindering and delaying el suffer,ishindering suffer, is hindering and delaying the solution of their problems. MUST BE MADE CONSCIOUS Before the Afro-American can ever change his unhappy state and condition, he will have to be made conscious of the fact that his conclusions, that differences between the physical characteristics of white men and black men, are the sole cause of his rejection from the society of other men, and from his place in the industrial, commercial, financial, political, and civil, world of other men are false; and his white neighbor has to be made conscious of the fact that the differences, between the characters, or dispositions, of white men, and black men, are the results of creation, are false. SHOULD BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED. The fact ought to be seriously taken into consideration by all thoughtful members of the race that since their physical emancipation, their race has multiplied its mechanical or industrial, skill; it has increased its authorized, standard of scholarship seventy-five per cent., which has resulted in producing teachers, preachers, doctors, lawyers, journalists, authors, painters, and sculptors; it has raised its standard of dress and habitation seventy-five per cent.; and many of its members have, even changed their color and hair; but because they have failed to change their spiritual state, the self-governing principles of black slaves, they have failed to change their economic status, and because they have failed to change their spiritual state and economic status to correspond with their advancement in scholarship, their political, civil, and social, status has continually and generally grown worse; notwithstanding their friends in the white race have endeavored to raise, fix, and defend, it by physical laws, which have failed because those, in whose behalf, they were enacted, did not possess the spiritual laws, or self-governing principles, which are required to maintain the artificial We have a fine line of Calendars for 1916, both imported and domestic and they are now ready for the inspection of the Public. We can quote prices that will be of special interest to those who buy these kind of souvenirs. A visit is requested even if you are not ready or are not prepared to purchase now. THE LINE IS ATTRACTIVE AND THE DESIGNS ARE NEW AND SURPRISINGLY BEAUTIFUL. THE J. W. BUTLER PAPER CO., OF CHICAGO, ILL. HANDLES THE FINEST LINES OF CALENDARS. COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMMES AND FOLDERS OF ANY HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY. TO SEE THEM IS TO REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THE FORCE OF THIS DECLARATION. laws, which their friends enacted to maintain their political, civil, and social, status, on equality with others, who are controlled by the spiritual laws, or self-governing principles, of free men. THE TROUBLE IN THE FRONT RANKS. I am aware that many, in the very front ranks of the race, are in such an egolistic and conceived state of unconsciousness, or wrong consciousness, and have so made up their minds to either use the slave master's methods of cunning, deception, and fear, to get the largest economic returns out of their black slaves, in mulching their followers, or the black slaves' methods, of sycophancy, flattery, and deception, to please his white master, in their efforts to use, the white man, that they cannot appreciate what is said here. These lines are written to aid the few who have attained such a high state of consciousness and spiritual freedom that they can see that all the generally accepted theories, which have been advanced for the solution of their race problems, or for changing the undesirable economic, political, civil, and social status of their race, have failed, and must continue to fail, because their status, is what the members of the race, themselves, make it; and it will never change until they change their self-governing principles; and who are looking for ways and means to make their follows conscious of the cause of their unhappy state and condition, and of remedies to remove such cause. TOURING THE COUNTRY. I am now touring the country for the purpose of disseminating a line of thought, which is calculated to aid this latter class, and which will, through it, finally aid the former class, and I earnestly ask the aid and prayers of all well-wishers of my poor, unconscious, and strug-gling race. Yours for its advancement. GEORGE W. MURRAY. CALIF. EXPOSITION VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY Greatly reduced fares in effect March 1 to November 30, with three months return limit and very liberal step-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 any one of these gateways or any other regular ticketing route. The "Land of the City" in Western North Carolina is very inviting the year through and a trip through this Residence-610 N. First St.-Shop In Rear.-Phone: Randolph 2166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. THE MAGIC 13 910.1099 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR DRIER TEMPER. MAILED ANY WHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE AND SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Address all letters to Music Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. not to individuals. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the earliest head of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Aluminum Comb cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Mayer Hair Pens 1a, Best on the market. Price per box, $50. Alcohol Heater, price $50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC BRAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 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 Tourist car service with through personal conductor. For further information, descriptive matter, apply to H. L. BISHOP, Div. Pass. Agt., Southern Railway, 907 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. EXCURSION TO ROANOKE: $8.40 ROUND TRIP Arrangements have been completed for an excursion from Richmond to Roanoke, Wednesday night, June 16th, 1915, by the N. & W. R. R. Summer excursion fare to Roanoke is $7.15 for the round trip, but on this excursion the rate will be only $2.00 for the round trip. Tickets will be good only on this special train, but excursionists will have the privilege of returning on any of the regular, trains of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. The train will connect at Petersburg with the one-leaving Norfolk the same night. The round trip fare from Norfolk will be $3.50. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, of Newport News, will go over to Norfolk and join with the Uniform Rank from Norfolk and Portsmouth. This excursion is open to all who wish to go and it, is a splendid opportunity to see the grand parade at Rennoke Thursday, June 17th, as well as to secure a health-giving trip in the most picturesque section of, Virginia. Go and enjoy yourself with your friends. THERE IS ALSO A LINE OF "LEFT OVER" 1915 CALENDAR BACKS. WHICH CAN BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE TO LARGE PURCHASERS. WHO DESIRE TO SAVE MONEY. Diamonds From Sugar. Although at first thought the statement seems incredible, it is perfectly true that a lump of sugar may be converted into diamonds. Not all the substance of the sugar, of course, will enter into the composition of the diamond, but only the carbon that it contains. Sugar consists of carbon united with oxygen and hydrogen. It is an easy matter to separate out the carbon, and in certain experiments for the production of diamonds this sugar carbon has been employed. The diamonds so produced were, of course, very small and destitute of commercial value, but still they were real diamonds and the chemical result achieved would be no greater intrinsically if they were as big as the Cullman. Scientists have often expressed the hope that an improvement in the process of manufacturing diamonds may be effected whereby the necessity of dissolving the carbon in molten iron may be dispensed with; and the required combination of great pressure with great heat may be brought about by some such operations as squeezing the carbon between red hot metal plates.-Exchange. In Norway the insurance of vessels is effected by the various owners themselves, who club together and cover the risks of navigation at lower rates than are charged by underwriters. "It is interesting to notice," says Shipping Illustrated, "that in this country the shipping on the great lakes has in present years adopted this form of insurance." New York Telegram. Get the habit of reading The Planet Subscribe now, $1.50 per year. Single copies, 5 cents each. JOHN M. HIGGINS DEALER IN Choice Groceries, Wines Liquors and Cigars PURE GOODS. FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin St. (Near Old Market) RICHMOND VIRGINIA A. HAYES. RESIDENCE-725 N. SECOND ST. First-lass Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies, when the family have not t suitable place. All Country Orders given Special Attention. Your special attention is called to the New Style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall we wait on individually. PHONE, MADISON 2788 OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fall to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. CHAS. G. JURGENS SON Established 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK Schedule in effect, April 5, 1955 Leave Byrd Street Station, Redmond, for NORFOLK. 9:00 A.M. M. 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. For LINCHESTER AND THE WEST. 6:15 A.M. M. 9:20 P.M. M. 9:20 P.M. M. 9:20 P.M. After LINCHESTER, from Norfolk. 11:00 A.M. M. 6:05 P.M. M. 11:00 P.M. From the West. 9:00 A.M. M. 9:00 P.M. M. * 12:00 P.M. M. * 12:00 P.M. M. 6:00 P.M. *Daily* *Daily except Sunday* *Sunday only* W. H. BELL, W. C. SAVENORS P. T. M. Rostore, K. G. A. Rostore C. H. BOLLA, D. P. A. Rollins, N. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South N. P - Following schedule figures published as information and not guaranteed. N. P - Daily local for Danville 10 A. M - M - Daily for all points South 10 A. M - M - Day for all points North 10 A. M - M - Day for Sunday 10 C. City - Durham and intermediate stations 10 C. M - Daily - For Danville, Atlanta and Durham, with Pollard station - station sleeping 11 A. M - M - Daily - Limited - For all points 11 15 P M - Daily - Limited - For all points South Pulliam really P M YORK RIVER LINE 5:10 P. M. Steamer train (Barlar car) - Daily lead to West Point, connecting for Baltimore, daily event Sunday. 5:10 G. A. M. Dalyley,连接 to West Point. TRAIN8 ARRIVE RICHMOND From the South: 7:05 A. M., 8:00 A. M. 3:00 P. M., and 9:00 P. M., daily, 8:40 A. M. except Sunday From West Point: 9:10 A. M., 6:15 P. M. daily H. L. BISHOP, D. P. A. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Countryside, Township A West 21st St P 11th P. Main Lane Local, North A 22nd St P 15th P. Nassau Heights Lane 21st St A 23rd P. Nassau New York 21st St A 24th P. Newport Local 21st St A 25th P. Travis area from North 21st St A 26th P. Saint P Newport News 21st St A 27th P. Lincoln Park 21st St A 28th P. Hawkswood 21st St A 29th P. Newport News 21st St A 30th P. SEABOARD AIR LINE. THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH Southern train scheduled to leave Richmond Salt, 2:30 A.M. M. Rail to Toledo, 1:30 P.M. M. Railway and coach Atlanta, Birmingham, Birmingham, and coach Atlanta, Birmingham, and coach Atlanta, Birmingham, to Des Moines, 12:30 A.M. M. Railers Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, M. Railers and coach Des Moines. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CHURCH HILL) Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2377—Residence, 1015 St. James St., Phone, Madison 6619. Paraphernalia, Material and Service of the Best. Reliable Service. Moderate Rates MADAMK 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 | ee Penuabed every Meterdny by Jobe Mitchell, Jr, ttt i. aah Be, Rishooed, Yo. ee JOHN MITCHELL, JR———EDITOR — AM comuwawations Untestet for guntcstin ecals beret oe an to rect on by edorela ee Antered at the Feat Odeo at Matineas, Va. ws cont caw aie, SATURDAY, JUNE 5. 1005 7 We bave revived the address of the Drectest aaa Kane ¥ voM, 7 The eslereat peste pt Meta Mie Mave surg? a rteat titer wa tists Meht avaet o The Tara ut A Nate ‘The focistature ef Moa bot Wosetty tated the Law ena’ thts the qathertties te saypress ht qoay and AMD ethers at ao sinaiter kind Governor Wale haw shone the MID and {CIs now a bea, When ft comen to Mghting for racite and eouring Chen, @e tiust pass the colored folks of Massachusetts at Ue head of the Lat ‘HE SEGREGATION QUESTION. Cy Atturney Ho 1 Poller’ pearchiad the earth an Ris efert to Juatify the Counel of ie City ot Wiehmend tn is eHronetH tational amd unChrintian action in prohtnit ing a cithen, efther white or roior ed. from occupying ar a residence, he own Rouse. THIS a ton amounts tow confiscation — of property without due "process of daw It strikes at the fengamental fundamental righty of a eitiven and placea a citizen on the natie evel with an allen where xovernuwat ts not the beneficiary of “the favoret nattoa” clause. He sald (1) tm the Gurry can: was fo: ‘volved the validity of a renitence acKrexation ora.aance passed by the City of Baltimore, The court, af ter holding that 40 was clearly with. in the chartre power of the Clg of Baltimore to pass upon such an ordinance, Koes on tv dincus tae various objections raised to its cou atituttonality. In - annwer to “the Clatm that it was a discrimination agatnat the Negro, the court saya. “Ap We have sern, the avowed object of the ordinasce in to pre: serve poace, prevent conflict. and: iIl-feeling between the (wo | races. and thereby promote the welfare of, Raltimose: and, whatever other 03 Sections may be urged againat tt, {t) fannot be traly nafd that there | {n_ any discrimination in the. ordinance arainst the colored race. Indeod. In {ts practical operation {t would be more burdensome on «hite peo- ple than on colored. people, for it fn well known that xhite | people, own the great bulk of property in’ Baltimore City, and hence, where Ihe property of one colored persoa! would be affected by auch amt ord-i tnance. those of many more white, people would be. What is dente | one class in denied the other, wha: is allowed ono class in allowed the; other. There ts, therefore. no such: discrimination as in probfbited — by | the Constitution oF statutes accur-, ing civil rights, apd It {s not neces! tary to discuss that question fur-! ther. ! Hon. H.R. Pollard in chttng the! ovlnion of & court whore decision Is subject to review.and against. whos findings or decision an appeal ‘is Yeudinx. Tho aileration that the 9: Gimance was intended to preserve peace. prevent confilct and {Itfeel | Ing between the races. {is a bu:! morous afuaton in view of the fact, that since the enactment of the or dinance-and its attempted enforce! meat, mode have filled the -streds of Baltimore. houses have bern demoged, citisns injured asd the fives of the pepalece ‘endangered. | while the Mifesting cngenéerei Rapwyen the races there te known of | ao: i for the reason that’ white citisen: had been treated In the same way The Court virtually rules that a%ol ored citizen who has been unjuatl7 oprived ‘of his liberty and property xbould not complain for the reason that a white citizen also has bean unjuatly deprived of his liberty an) property. A colored man, Innocent of any crime but weated In an el tric chair with death staring him fh the face should not corfiain ,be cause a white citizen, {nvocent of cerlme will be eated in the Kant) electric chair, Juat ax sooh an the corpe of the colored citizen tn re tnoved therefrom, The Court gues on to argue that usa matter of fart te ordinance will be mory burden: Pte on Ce white pooyle than it will be upon the colored, It seems to oe Uhat thin aduibaston of the tas pamality of the daw should of itself have Intuenced the Court to have fuullitied Ite provisions This tas hoon the wetual Feanlt of the opera: Aon sof the Jaw, beth fn Uattimare Bit in Hfetmond ft oe ne xatinfac: (ian to @ colored man know that ni puaiahment for ws ertme WI be. dak about half of that accorded «a A Mite eltizen for a mmtiar reanos Chl Attorney Pollard quotes far: ther Passing. then. to consideration Of Ue BUFPENe ROUEN! to be accom plished by the Ordinances, the ear nays ‘No fhtelligent observer In cont munities where there ape many a" ored yeople eant fail to notice that there are nometies exbthitions oF feelin between members of the two race which are IHkely to, and occasionally do. renult fn ontorenks of Slolence aud dtwitder. Tt tw not for us to may what thie ds attri latte te chet the faet rematne - However meh IC Ix to be regretted sod 1 a seregattens of the. rae ee aueh extent am IAT be pertiinsl ec under the Constitution and laws Hothead WH have a tendeney, fe oanly ta avehd disorder and. sie fone Wit th maker Netter fel Sp twtweet the races, every ane Sine the tateteste af the colored weeple: as Watt at of the white peaptee Tear acute to eneouraxe rath Fotian smn dt Me Juxtles Treats sad In Blawgs ve Percimen eb OS LS sen Cho Tas TL RH Sad” othe ates at the merlin? fourteenth wan nt EAE te enfurce the absolute AO Vite ef the (Wa gneen hefates Ue Wis Tet i the patitee af tits I outlet have beet biterestet ff hatish aitsthvetions tase pan yo foot te enteren mortal, me dintle | veteched feerm poolitfeal, suuality, or commingling of the two races asf n terme unsatisfactory. to etther THE the welfare of the City, inf: he mints of the Counetl, demanded HAC the Tao Facer shook be thes | » thie extent, separated, and these [1 yw raume of conitlet removed, the mit eagnot declare ther action [1 ureanonable. It war acknowledge 1 bsathe counsel for the appelier | nth in the betef and verbal ares wait, that for yearn there had been ore or tesa feletlon requlting from f. me aecuganey Sy eolored people of wuses Int hocks theretofore oven] et wholly by white people. Wit ft Mx acknowledgment. how van at ‘contended that the City Counet! larked ith ooking to the welfar phe ely. In seeking to make et fearonatie une of the polles pos “when IC enacts a’ Inw wbten, ut ctr apinion, will tend to prevent conmier? = ee “Peaaition in criminal awe are only Imposed to punish Wolst. +. but to deter the commission of Ime If, ax in practically conced. ty this ease, the ving in sued |, woe proximity produces frtetion |S at In Hable to renult In open ciaxh.| jy and dinorder. why should not the |, werning body take cognizance of |.” and lepialate to avofd tt andtty ereby promote the general peace? fy ema that {t would be the bet] iy F exereiae of thelr discretion, for] p « public welfare, 10 dinrourage by |. moving the cause than to trust | deterring by the fear of pintan-|™ ‘nt eet sin “Without giving other Mustra-[f ns of the oxerclae of the potien [4 wer, wo are of the opinion that |™ » object sought to be accomplish-fy by this ordinance 1s one whien {a »perly admite of the exercine >t |e “pallee power. It only remains {" un to determine whether the nance ax drawn should be mux} aan tr We.might add that no intelligent f wrver in communitics whore 4 re are many colored pegple can pr 1 to notice tha¢ thereare exhibit AF ns of feelings where the acgrega: Tt 2 ordinances are in operation. +. in hax been espncially noticead!' th Raltimore, from which plage: ¥ fare dm poled emanated on aa! wei. Wo violate or aullity the: St erty right of a citizen in une, __ Masked, Sleshes Clrows Girt. ‘While returning to ber bearing place from the Washburn Mi¢way hows of South Bethleboa, Pa, where ede fe employed as the “elestrietty lady.” Rose ‘inunett, twanty4wo yours et wee csiel br a-masked mea, whe'aio."ci cer ose’ with 8 reser, fatten worked: Se fe Gish. ck * yy - SS et ae MAT QUEEN AD -Becauce of very popular and fa. vorable sentimenti created by thy production, the management of the May Queen and Carniyal, given, at the City Auditorium, bn’ May 25th, decides to repagt the aaine ay tho ity Autor, “Tuceday ‘wight, June 8th, 1915, at 8:30 o'dock. In- stead of.at a smaller hall a» was Arst arranged. The Carnival will be presented under tho auspices of the Counell of Colored Women, Mrs. Maggie 1. Walker, president, and the! proceeits wi go to the Bonet 6f the Tuber cular Fund, us did the other. No wmaticst deta wil be over: tooked. whlch will contribute to the loxpelteney and yerfectedness of this performance, which fa hoped will excel the frat. \ hotter knowledz~ of anpotntinents reautred wnt Cie vontidence acquired by each « per: fortiepr from the firet show, guar antec a niore perfect presentation, and thin the inaiagement hopes fuloit. : ‘Those who falled to wituons the Jaitial performance are Invited te he presong at this the necond; and thoxe WHE were vo pleared tetury aro mont cordially Invited to come Again and be even more pleas. Rough cedars win ke amonthed, technicaiiticn eliminated and an ovening of — thoronixh. Iweitimate pleanure xiven, It In planned. Tell your friends and nelghbor« "and have them tell thelrs aud hel» crowd the “Auditorium oa thin ocraston, Auniasion 10. cents.- Tickets on wale at dove on abght of Curnival . MAGGIE L. WALKER. Brea, Council TILMAN HO PAYNE. Direetroas, NOTES FROM WEST POINT Sunday School unten met hers Sunday at Mount Mey apts Churet. A gare crowd attended Tho Uttle olen Fretted real mle, The remains of Miss Moe Derphs better oknuwn one Lathw, wes WeouRht here Wethestay fray New Ore News, wees she ited Pandas Hor faawsut toot place at Mount M be Baptist Chien Tisiesdas mori. Hing at eden luck Mer rental Were tut ba fest, beside Mot met. er, dates Man Pedy, hie abied Mas eth. Tat Mire \ddie Manwe bustins frterute in town Mee MurrecAns Mortaugue of fot aielpldia, Wrath Mes arre Witthens. Mx Wright, of Phitadetphia. os w guest of Mra. Dallte Tray Monday waw Memorial Day. Glad to nay Heather Clarke has stone igen t work ap. at the cemetery The araves ate ted Up nfeets The exeurkion ty Cappakuse wan a xucrens Mrs George! Les lett Sunday for Cage Mays where tw wit sped the cummer. . Mine Jowhe Alles Ie en the tek int i | Miss Mary) Sobu Coleman return: A home Monday trom Cappahente School. . Mr. Johany Curiatian continua vers 1) Mist Celestine Carter and Me fobert Holford sere uiartiel Inst Wednesday In Norfolk Mre Lisele Wiiy= ont wxaln TROY. N.Y. @ EFOD a: a: Fe AERO Be BOIS, Mra, F.C. Wager. our ‘ott min aMonary; 4 carrying on meeting in Selkirk today. May sth, with Brother and Sister M. V. Jackyon, but Stater Jackson ts not very well today. Slater Wager's subject: "Tx tho ead near?” Text Matthew 24:- 23. Road carefully the books of Daniel 1228-13, and Matthew 24:- 5-51 and there you have it. Read Jaino Luky 13:25: “When once the manter of the houso {* risen up and hath shut the door, and ye begin to ntand without and to knock at the door, saying Lord, Lord open unto us and ‘ho shall aonwer and aay unto you, ‘I know you not: whence ye re." and with many other earn: ent wordn wore given to the hear- em that they whould accept the Lord Jesus at,onco and be ready when the end comes. ‘On account of repairing the butl- ing at the Gospel Chapel *e bad our Friday nigtt’s prayer meeting at Sister Julia White's, 1636 Sixth Avenue, last week. The” cottare prayer mectings are well attended and atiil going on. The one we have at 1836 Sixth Avenuo Tuesday even- ings hes no many ebildren to "come: we have decided to have a mectox there for children only from 7 to XP. M. every Tuesday nlght. Mra. Hansome, a friend of Mra. Samuol Vanslike's of No. 14 Frapk- Mn Street. han returned from Bor ton, Mass, Mr. Jackson, of 173 Church Street. in not altogether well, but is going around. Hin oldest daughter ia home now from New York (ity. Mrs. W. M. Anderson. of 102 Wile am Street, te out again, doing well. : Mr. George Kelly. of Troy. ts spending his memorial holiday tn ithaca, N.Y. Mrs. Isabella Price, of Citektll, ja xpending he memorial holiday with her daughter. Mra. Thomas Reed. 132 Congress Street. Also; Mra. ‘Thomas Reed's little daughter fsabella ‘Reed, has returned home, rom ber aunt's, Mra. Daniel Cleg- gett, of Youngstown, Oblo. * | ‘The “entertainment given by the Brotherhood Monday evening. May 4th, at the Liberty Street Presb7-- eriam Church, was a success, and he one given .by Mr. George Kelly . Woduesday evening, May 24th, at he Seventh Street M. &. Charch. The church iwas falh and the youne people hed a good time and be raty i. the destred sum bf money to ray Mt a fow ‘seattoring debts. Miss Groce Young. the read, laughper of Irs. Jobnesa, gt in | Prey, deverted this Ite Seaday | morning, Mey 30th. - \ TE GSE Prof., Nelson Wikiam President of The Teachers’ Ass’n. Leaves the Anti- ~ Lewis Faction. SOME- REASONS HINTED Gives Causes tor Hix Rewination. ‘The End Now Yer ‘The publi school teachers of Rich- mond have succecd@t in qyitting u> among themselves “in ‘thelr contro- versy with Rev. Z. D. Lewis, pastor of the Second Baptist. “Church or that divine hav: brought adod a dl vinlon amongst them. ‘This Infernin- tion In gleaned froma copy of tbe realgnation of Mr, Nelaon Willinina, Jr.. whleh hax been ment by Lim to ‘thin office, In delivering the wel- come address to the Negro Teach: crs’ Ansociation at the Ebenezer Uaptist Church, Thursday afternoon, March 4th, 1915, on behalf of the Minintry. Rev. Dr. Lewis” Janguaxe wan construed: to regect upon the colored teachers uf Richmond. His refemace to midnight revelry. card playfog, dancing -and other pleas: ures awakened “amenn” from the “amen corner,” but downright dio Kurt andzrescatment on the part of those who regarded themnelvek ne unjustly attack! and villified . 10 the Droneaee of atrangers. REV. DR. LEWIS'S REPLY NOT SATISFACTORY. A communteation of pratest wan prepared and presented to Dr. Lew: Ix and tho Comimitt's names. signed to the same, Rey, Dr. Lewis's reply an Not tegarded «nn Katinfactor’ | aint further steps in the matter were. to be taken. Prosident Nelxon Wiliams. Jr.. ata mevting of the Kichmond Cliy Teachers’ Axsocla Hon evidently found that body £0 sg one way and: my hie, deetdedd te remtetl, The paper wuliittied fx ay tlow ns : “It fe understood that Br 2 Dy anin'e fetter to the Teachers a. | etation fully exutatnet hin eee} parkec and wae eriered publistd | MUS the Totter af the vomnisttin on hich committe. Presstent Willatis ! ervis. Anothe® cvnmunitiee wis ay! minted to talk over the matter with | de Tavwhe and. take the pucdieation ¢ Hoqustien tothe tearkers and. Ae eis . FUE DOCTOR AGED TO Pay Notwithatanding Dr Lawl agree to mye a darke fart at the wa. tennt’ for publication, ‘the pubit thaw not beet Infornied on thiersan artnet unter Mong. of thas leat fae ehureh aust Sunday Sein workern among the teachers hate Gohen stand with De. Latwin. Due lug the remarks uf Tir, Loneie Untace the Richmond Union at the Muy meeting when thy tea publte Kehvob Teachers present stood ‘at hin re Quest. the, prenident of the Calon, Mrofessor We ie 2spym and Mrenident Witthanre pubitely stated thele sion In harmony "with Dre Lewin, RESWAATION OF PRESIDENT. Richioml, Va May Vz 1s Richmond Teachere Arsocintinus | Having served you for the baat eight seathe Lam nize the me has now cme. for me tn reabta the offer af President of sour Ansocta- ton. 1 desire to place here in set ral tvanote for thin action On me part "dwant. to express Dat ay leh appreciation far the aervices of thone officer, and. teachern wih) hav otelven to make. thie Assocla (lon, "I desire to place. herein. nev. (1) tt % plainiy evident that ‘he ovintonnof the Prenident are ir: reconcilabiw with those of your ex: preaned. #0) tersely. 40 unwinely, 39 fapatientiy jn" heweral meetings pat at this bady. I do not object thin exirenaion exept In $0. far as it relates falsely to myself. BE MISUNDERSTOOD. (2) To be misunderstood and to be accuant for unfortitions conditions for which one Ie wot resnonstbte show a depth of misapplication ant misconception: to say tho least... Inconcelvable, Aaa teacher among teachers the President's efforts have dren unselfish with only a regard tor the betterment and welfare of tho teachers, patrons and schools in this community, To attain not unto thin end x a waste of time and enerry that are needed iii other dl- rections. CAUSES Lik ECSEWHERE. + The accused responalbility of the President for conditions complain | lof brought before # glaring public by Dublic exprevilona of ministers tn their churches, when the known causes Ie clnewhore, 18 unethical and contun:acious imbeciity. The accusation In charactertatic and the wish father to the thought. bora of envy and cradied-in malice. (4) Thero are, however, some opinions indulged in by the Presi. dent to which you have {mplied de cided objections. In expressing these ‘opinions on public edveation, on economic and industrial rela: tions, on soclologtcal activities and Feligious tendencies and moral prop- aganda in “their concern to the teacher, the school, the commanit: my say and stiall continue to do ro and the church I have publicly bas On no occasion has-the President ever referred to the morals of onr teachers (n discussing these or other pertinent questions. To intimate that T have done so shows an. Sane rance of common eyatax or a mall- clousness thet has its arigtm im fa}- ety... 2 LEAVES WITH APPREWBNSION. (5) _ 1 leave this offen Whe an cléed apprehensiqn of the dire com ditiona confroating- as ee - teachers ia thle communty. Tam fully were of our serreundings aad ths often ‘pabjest to by ah’ waaympathi> (05. "Tam sles woqitenat of ou? ows seeds snd the lack of « higher appre telation on our.part.for each other a1 .bas been vo very recemtly shows in our meetings. To thus. dieregari ourselves Js to throw down the struc ture on which teschers bulld. | THE PRESIDBNTS IDEAL. } (7) The aniting of teachef, partda and citizens in this city tor the bene. tit of teacher and school has been at Idealism with the President since thy Jorrantzation of this association. This Hdvality begun materiay to obtaln ‘whon tho teachers of Richmont, He:- riro, the School leagues. the Motho-s, Clubs, the patrons, the ministre, the citizens, the school officials, and tho pubile unified for the entertainment of tho State Teachers Association and and” School Improvement Leagiie Mareh G+ 6 4915 here in thts clty. 7 NOT IN ACCORD WITH THEM. (x) Tho President fs not in accord with the expressed and Implied trent: ment given gome of those who had so materially and so’ gencrously and no professionally aided thie’ Asrocia* tou In the effort referred to. “This Amocintion has not as such as aus: kested a fraternal.remark to those Henrico Teachers and Leacue nem. bers who left the meoting insulted and humiliated a month of 20 bak. I have personally exprenred my grief and sorrow to thoxe who wore thin insuléed and offended in a meeting in © public School—the free home of Anterican citizenship. OF PUBLIC CONCERN, . : (9) The evil that ‘men do live at wor them and the Rood {x often {nter>- edith thelr bones". Unloss two Rete they cannot walk torether. The matters at lane nro puestions of Im portant. public concern tn thin © m- munity and so far as the President ts roncerned he in willing to submit the nal ailjudteation to thix public ar Miter, I have no deste to hamper yon hiy'my conduet oF expevston sn matters of irae are aquestions of tin- nee and Inatacerity cannot’ jna'tY rin. I take to myself ne intent >t jirpon: that Tilo nat willinely leave o rou, With a aineere wish that You hall vet write your yaine heh“ he rocky alae af eotnmendabte ws jonvor. f awk that vod rhret my ealgnation to take effet from this fay meeting Yorrs. very reste fully NELSON VOILEIAME, 1 “ Bulten Sehoot PROM MEMPHIS. TENN. [ Mermphis, Tenn. May zu The colstrated ght ta breat the wi Dt the late TOR. Chareh, wealth len ‘ot colored Americans, ended toda, when the Supreme Court of Tea Heer fh an unaniaens dectslos, Hawded Mown throws Me, | Justice Faticher, held that tke wit | epi hot be attacked, and’ that thee. ly hat challenged it had tin standin in eourt This meanx Mat ane of ae Rreatent estates of the South, left by a colored man without ona cent of indebtednene againet “It, sill be dia tributed an he direrted, and inno other way, and that the widow, Mrs. ‘Anna 8. Church, execitelx, wiil wot te Uiatirbed ay axent of the lawful helen phe cae attracted wide notter be caune of the alee of the forte ne Solved and. the promitience of ths Church “family. "Several year, nace Dute a dlapute aus, brought on Shea the Memplta sun, corrective ceroneaiia reports of viecinton, ai: nounced. that the will would neve bie broken. Laura Sapler claimet to be the daughter of Mr. Church, and. sil for the Fight to attack the will. The Probate Court of Shelby County. fa: vored her petition. The Civil Court of Apieals of Tennextee, in an Unan: imoun opinion. reversed the lower | court and disialnaed the cane 93) without virtue tn law or fact The Supreme Court affirms the wectaion of the Court of Appesis and seals (ho Terereal of the Probate. Court Laura’ Napler was represented by seneral Luke E. Wright. white the | rhurch family retained exGoverno? M. Th Patterson and SM. Neely. ta mous Memphis Jawyers, The Ivgal pattlo Brought together all the prominent lawyera in tha State. The Durden of the defense of the will! has been borne by Robert R. “hurch. Jt. who acted for tile fain: ly, The hetrs are Mra. Anna 3 Church, the widow Mies Annette | “burch and RR. Church. Jt. her laughter and son; Mrs. Mary “hurch Terrell of Wanhington and; PFhomas A. Church of New York, mildron of @ former marriaxe. The fortune includes a vaster real atale holding than bas been accum: | ated by any other colored man. (mong other potable achlevemenss ir. Church founded the Bolvent | javings Bank and Trust Company, { which be was president at tho imn of hia death. ' THOMPSON, COOPER AND - Mr. De Koken Thampson was In the city thls week at the Hippodrome Theatre. playing to targe audiences, with his company, Thompson, Cooper fand Thompeon. Hie and bls associates caters ok ee eae are A reakwbigh tm the theatrieal world. Mine. Schemes Netok cotataly x mentation’ tin, production “If 1 For gut.” Wo tenposted many of his ether Seoeertenee ure On Tern Nene 7) ”. “Dear ont Rome Be yond.” The trio witt poesia hesety weleeme im thie ofty. nes - Te pe a SICK MAN, SICK. woinsal 4 Rejoice that t Cup Cte ; ffgusands are aftenana is - FREE SHOW. ro Every Night. Just from/Atlanta, Ga. ; 7 - ANCARTIFICIAL MINERAL SPRING IN YOUR ROME LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! SEE WHAT THE WONDER- ‘FUL MIN-RAL-COP, has done. already in Richmond. Only opened up here Saturday Night. - Mr. Rev. Lane, 1211 West Leigh Street. well-known, for she has resided in and near this neighborhood 14 years. She has suf- | fered 9 years, with palpitation of the heart and weak sinking spells that would make her feel like every minute would be the last. Ternible attacks ‘of nervous indigestion while eating, which would compel her to-zetire from the table and nearly faint. There was a fearful misery in the side of her back and her rest was broken all ‘through the night Saturday night her husband bought 3 cups and she drank-of one and has not had a spell since. She is telling every- body she meets and furthermore she says if she could she would buy. every one of her friends a cup. oe , # Mis3 Gertrude Rawlins, a young lady'in Rev.. Lane's family, had a terrible shortness of breath, a pain in-her back and an awful cough. She could hardly go upstairs. No appetite. Her face had become pale. Since drinking of the cup there is pengnce tal change. Her color has retumed. Appetite splendid reathes regularly and a relief in general has Come to her with great joy. . Mr. R. H. Stokes, 939 W. Leigh. says he bought a cup Sat- urday night for a lady who was at his house, down in bed sick. . She is now up-and going around, “Give me another,” he said. T have received, I guess, over a hundred thousand testimonials from people all over this country, who come to me face to face and tell me of their great relief. - * * ‘Thousands ‘of sufferers are rejoicing after drinking the water from this cup. Pleasant to taste but great in its effect. One cup will last a year drinking as often as you please. Ma, Hexay C. Beit. 30 W. Humphrey St, Atlanta. Ga, sald: “Bofore 1 used your cup I almoxt had to crawl up the ntens. I had not slept on my loft aide for nearly @ year. since an automobite knocked me out of » wagon. T can sleep anyway I want and can run up steps. I am 79 years old.” Mas, Lewin Buows says: “I was alck five years-and could not turn over in bed. “The first drink 1 took I felt relief, I am feeling better and better and bear witness to the cup. | Mas. N. W. Raxsataaw says: “I could not eat « blecalt without having sick stomach. ‘The indigestion waa something awfal. The drst day 1 used AUT ate all the biecult J wanted and a dig breakfast. I bave felt no signa of thie indigestion.” 121 Lynwood Bt, Macon, Ga, "Mus. Rav, Haserrox Gmar, 244 Lee St, Macon, Ga. saya: “I waa down, elgbt weeks with tho riftumatism. It took two people to help me ont of bed. ‘The very first night I drank I arose myself the next morning without any asaiatance and walked out on the back porch and called my neighbors to Jook at me walking agai. I dare you to drink from thts cap for you sre Just as Hable to testify to your recovery.” ° “Bofore I finished my first drink,” sald Mas. Fanwre Wistaxe, 120 Ler kin St, Atlanta, Ga, “I recovered my besring.” ’ far-CQME OUT AND BUY ONE NOW. All Mall Ordorm, send Sixty Cents by Money Ordor. 1 do not take sthmpa. Addrean to : % 9 R. J. STONE, 810 N. 1st St., Richmond, Va. <: SOLE PROPRIETOR For Sale at JACKSON'S DRUG STORE, 825 W. Leigh Street: THOMPSON'S DRUG STORE, 2 East Duval Street K.OFP. PROCLAMATION To the District Deputy Grand Chan: colors, Past Chancellors, Officers | and Members of the Subordinate | Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction | of Virginia: > | Pursuant to and in accordance with Article Tl, Section 2. of the Constitution and By-laws .of tho Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias and the action of the Grand Lodge at ite last sonual session, that body is horeby called to _con- vene at Roanoke, Virginia, Tuer day, June 16, 1915, at "9:00 o'clock A.M, and-continge fn sesston unit! Friday. June 18, 3915. - - Hach Lodge {n good standiog ws qntitled to-one Grand. Reproseata- ive for each fifty membert or part thereof. Every Grand Representa- tive must be a Past Chancellor in Kood standing in his subordinate Lodge. Grand Representatives, who are attending the Grand Lodge for the first time should file » duly at- tested statement with thelr creden- tlale, certifying that they aro Past, Chanceliors and that ‘they.ate on- titled to the rand Lodo Dosreo. All Past Chancellofe desiring Grand Lodge honors must pay $3.00 tor the same. : ‘All members of dhe Grind Lodge must weer a Past Chancellor's badge oF jewel. These may be od- talned trom the Regalia Department, Mrs, Harriet. Thompece. Chief, 104 Weet Jackson Street, Richmond, Va. Orders may ‘also ‘be placed with the Orand - Chaneslicr. The price of Past Chancellor Dedavs is $1.60. Lodges must have paid: al! Radowmest tases forthe quarter sading June 20, 1915. apd . the Buergenty tax of ¢¢ cents on each moreseutation ta, tho Trend, Lodge epreseutation Fhey must sive be eal A ot Ree wis ond aed the nee tor enamber' $3, 1hi6, way bene. pete. 4 ane of the order wm come prepared to take the I. D. 0. K. K Degree Special session will be held for this purpose. The fec is 31.60, The Uniform Rank will go into camp at Roanoke and arrane> ments have been trade to entertaia the visitors, Tho Pythian Cadets will also be locked after. Tho Orand Parade will take pfco Thursday af- ternoon at 1:00 P.M. Compantes from all ever the State will partie fpate. “Board and lodging will be. fur- nished at the low price of $1.00 per day and the denofts derived from this trip will yield = rich retara, doth as‘s heath measure and the information obtained. Each Lodge wil) forward af once, the names and addresses of the Grand Repro- sentatives to the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, who will forward the same to the local committee of arrangemonts st Roanoke. Reduced rates on sll Tatiroads, Let every body visit Roanoke. It is within easy reach and a short distance’ from tho leading summer reeorts in this section of the country. For further {nformation address Sir John H. Fowlkes, 30° Fourt:. Avenue, N. W., Roasoke, Va. Given under our hands and tho Baal of tho Grand Lodge of Vir. inia, this tenth day of April, 1915, JOHN, MITCHELL, JR. Grand Chancellor. THOMAS .M. CRUMP, gots Keeper of “Recopts and * 1. 0. 0, F. Chief Dies Suddenty. Just a be closed am cloqyent a6 Gress to 1600 O64 Follows ot Fitager aid, Ga, Judge Robert ‘T. Daniels, sov- qpeign grasd chief of the eréer in America, wee strichen wRh apeoiecy an the platform and tied withent re- * detted Under Corton tow.” “ Refacing to peg the $3 no of his Glowen-peareld pn, Wtuhesl, bie seek cs Cherie, Sasa, f Previanl, Sour apes i sin Serough testy Sar vate dies of the curfow = WASHINGTON PARK The New and Beautiful Residence Park for Colored People. ON THE EDGE OF GINTER PARK, in Two Blocks of ST. JOHN'S CHURCH (Colored). LOTS IHIGH and DRY and LEVEL. Surroundings, BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY; Streets, WIDE. NICELY GRADED and CEMENT SIDEWALK in front of each Lot and all the way to Five Car Car Line in Ginter Park. Beautiful Shade Trees set out in front of each Lot. LOTS 25 FEET WIDE BY 120 FEET DEEP TO 10 FOOT ALLEYS, PRICE $150.00 TO $225.00—$25.00 ADDITIONAL FOR CORNER LOT. TERMS OF PAYMENT, ONLY $10.00 DOWN AND $5.00 PER MONTH UNTIL LOT IS PAID FOR. You have no Interest to pay and we pay the Taxes until deed is given. If you wish to pay Cash, TEN PERCENT. DISCOUNT will be given. We guarantee you a PERFECT TITLE. TEN NICE HOUSES HAVE BEEN BUILT AND OCCUPIED IN WASHINGTON PARK in the Last 12 Months by Colored People. Handsome Educational and Industrial Public School for Colored Children has just been completed in Washington Park. This Building is of Stucco Slate Roof and Hard Wood Floors and Beautifully Finished Inside. --- The road is empty and the trees are bare. The sky is overcast. THE HOME OF THE MOTHER OF THE GIRL New Public School for Colored Children—Just Completed in Washington Park COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND COLLEGE The twenty-seventh anniversary of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, was celebrated in connection with the twenty-third annual Commencement beginning Friday May 21st, and continuing through Tuesday, May 25th. Friday, May 21st, Class Day Exercises were held in College Chapel. Rev. R. H. Bowling, A. B., pastor of the First Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va., addressed the classes. He used as a theme "Getting into Life." Rev. Bowling in an earnest and profound way, set before his audience the positive and negative phases of life, discussing the "dos" and "donts" of life. He made a strong appeal to the graduates to enter into life in a simple, serviceable, sacrificing manner. He was heard by a large audience to the very best advantage and the impression made was a lasting one. Sunday, May 23rd, the baccalaureate services were held at Diamond Hill Baptist Church at 11:00 A. M. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. G. St. Clair Drake, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Harrisonburg, Va. Dr. Drake selected his text from Genesis 37:9, using as a theme "The young man's dream of life." He urged the classes to be young men and women of vision into realization to bring their visions into realization. He warned them against a vision of ease and pleasure and urged them to follow visions of service, suffering, sacrificing, conquering. "Ideals of perfect manhood and womanhood," said; the speaker, "must be yours. Anything leas and you will disappoint." His sermon was excellent in all of its parts. Monday, May 28th, the alumni reunion and reception were held. The reunion was fairly well attended and the meetings were good in spirit and interest. Much constructive work was done in this meeting to perpetuate the life and spirit of the institution. There are more than three hundred and thirty graduates who, by graduation are members of the Association. The reunion was largely attended and very fully enjoyed by all. The finale came Tuesday, May 28th, with the commencement exercise. These exercises were held in the College Chapel. A full capacity audience of more than 1,000 people were present to witness the commencement ceremony. Rev. T. A. Pignat, B. L. D., pastor of the United Baptist Church of Cincinnati and The Presbyterian Church of the University of Cincinnati, gave the musical --- the graduating classes. Dr. Parks addressed the class on "Life's Possibilities." This distinguished churchman made a ringing address, full of wholesome advice and object lessons. He showed clearly the manifest possibility in spite of difficulties and apparent advantages. He assured the graduates that persistent labor would make them conquerors. He urged them to persevere and follow up the teachings they had received and lived out the spirit they had imbibed. With applied honesty, consecration, diligence and righteous living, glorious will be the future for you, declared the speaker. He commended Jesus Christ to each and all as their daily companion. His was a strong address and moved his audience to rapturous applause time and again. The keynote of all the addresses was consecrated service coming from consecrated hearts. The audiences that heard these annual addresses were greatly impressed and attired as well, as the hundreds of students, that heard them. There were thirty-five graduates, coming from all departments, Normal, Academic, College and Theological. Ten of them received degrees. Honorary degrees of Doctor of Divinity were conferred upon the Rev. J. C. Austin and Rev. N. A. Marriott. Eight young men finished from the Theological Department. The finals brought to a close a very successful year. It has been a notable year in many respects for the institution. Great success has attended the work and many gifts of notee were made during the year. MEMORIAL DAY IS OBSERVED HERE Attorney Crutchfield Delivers Fine Oration. Memorial Day was observed here last Monday at the National Cemetery by George A. Custer Post. G. A. R. They were accompanied by William A. Hankins Camp No. 6, and Roosevelt Camp, No. 8. of the Spanish-American War Veterans. They were in charge of Commander William H. Anderson. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, also accompanied them, under command of Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr., and Colonel Thomas M. Crump. Among the officers were Colonel John R. Chiles, Colonel R. C. Mitchell, Colonel W. Henry Jones, Colonel Willis Wyatt, Colonel Adolphus Jackson, Colonel Albert A. Tennant, Colonel W. H. Willis. Cast. Image Bray. The Codet Bataillon was commanded by Commander Robert Green Codet Adjunct Robert H. Smith; Cogatin, Ellsworth Washington; Lieut. Lee Johnson, Oa. A. Lleut. Robinson Davin, Company B. Rev. N. B. Brown was master of coroners. Proper was offered by Rev. William Thomas. Attorney J. Henry Custisbald was attorney of the day. He deposed a two-admits after the Bataillon Pro- lamation had been read by Mrs Baytop. After the benediction, the flowers were strown on the graves and the homeward march began. The affair was a success. ReeVans Payne, D. D., Rav. R. V. Payton, D. D., Rev. R Beecher Taylor, Mrs Maggie L. Walker and others were present: JACK JOHNSON SAYS HE IS NOW AN ACTOR Big Smoke Parades Piccadilly in He splendent suit, Accompanied by Dimitriya White Partner. --- London, May 29.—Jack Johnson, resplendent in a suit of white wool, wherein black checks figured dazzlingly, walked up Piccadilly this afternoon accompanied by a white man wearing a silk hat, whose extreme height was less than five feet. Johnson was in high spirits, and stopped a dozen times in every block to chat with acquaintances. Questioned concerning his plunge into the world of the thespians. Johnson insisted that he is very serious about it, and pointed out the case of Jim Corbett's success. "My partner here," he said, indicating the diminutive white man, "will be the 'straight' end of the team and I will be the comedian. He will play the piano and I will sing and dance—and do the comedy business. We have a sketch all worked out. It ought to go with a scream. "I certainly can dance with any of them, and I know how to sing, too." Asked for his opinion of Jess Willard. Johnson smiled hugely. "He is a pretty good man," he said, "pretty good, but that about lets him out." The Richmond Negro Welfare League will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday, June 5th, at seven o'clock, at the Saint Luke Hall. This organization has for its object the social and economic improvement of the Negro population of Richmond. Ap arrangement has been perfected with the Virginia Union University whereby a thoroughly trained social worker will be secured to direct the activities of the League. Modern methods, a strict accounting for all funds, scientific accuracy in all investigations, and an effort to secure permanent improvement in the moral and physical health of the community will be among the obvious means. Go out and see the property, Come and See Us or 'Phone Randolph 4676 and let us Tell You How to Own Your Own Home. If you don't make a start you will always pay rent. If you have no home the first thing to do is buy a Lot before prices advance and get it paid for; the rest will come easy. Take any car, transfer to Ginter Park or Lakeside car, get off at Stop 31, corner Chamberlayne and Laburnum Avenue, in the heart of Ginter Park, the Swell White Suburb of Richmond; walk North-east 5 blocks toward St John's Colored Church, where you will see our big sign. Washington Park Land VA. UNION UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Close of Successful Session. Six students received the degree of bachelor of arts, three that of bachelor of divinity, one bachelor of theology, and three were awarded diplomas from the theological department at the commencement of Virginia Union University held last Wednesday night in the chapel of the Virginia Union University. Each year two prizes are awarded to those seniors of the college or theological department who present the best and second best essay on self-help, the Robert S. Simmons price fund, founded by Rev. James B. Simmons, making this possible. The first prize of $14 was awarded to A. W. Adkins and the second of $7 to D. D. Thompson. An additional prize was given to N. D. Oyerinde. The address to the graduating class was delivered by Martin A. Knapp, Judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Addresses were delivered by Hugh Alexander Rogera, Jason Clifton Grant Jr., Garfield Roland Malloy, Robert Berecher Taylor, Jr., Andrew Warren Adkins, Chester Arthur Lindsey, Nathaniel David Oyerinde. The presentation of diplomas was made by Dr. George Rice Hovoy, president of the University. Degrees were awarded as follows: Bachelor of Arts—Andrew Warren Adkins, Roxbury; George Walker Buckner, Charlottesville; Jason Clifton Grant, Jr., Frederickkings; Chester Arthur Lindsey, File; Robert Beecher Taylor, Jr., Richmond; Benjamin Dick Thompson, Kremlin. Bachelor of. Divinity—Garfield Roland Malloy, Society Hill, S. C.; Nathaniel David Oyerinde, Oghomshaw, Africa; Hugh Alexander Rogers, Monroe, La. Bachelor of Theology—William Herbert Gray, Richmond. Those receiving diplomas from the Theological Department were James Fleming Garnett, Richmond; George Washington King, Warren Plains; Hamilton Gaskins, Clarkesville. ALBANY, N. Y. (First Disciple Baptist Church, Monroe Street, and Sheridan Place, Rev. A. I. Davis, Pastor). Sunday, 11:45 A. M. The congregation was very large and appreciative. Lots of strangers with us, some being of the white race. The pastor's subject was found in II Samuel, 6:14. "Dancing Before God." The service was very much enjoyed by all. We had our own praise. The image shows a road with a curved roadside barrier. There is a building on the right side of the road. The sky is overcast, and the landscape appears flat with some vegetation in the background. service afterwards until Sunday School time. Sunday School convened at 1:30 P.M. with officers and teachers in their places, and a large attendance. Mrs. L. Williams reviewed the lesson from the chart. Evening services at 7:45. It being Memorial Day, the pastor chose for his text "By which which are are ye saved, if ye keep in memory what I preach unto you, unless ye have believed in vain" "Subject the last words of your dying friends." "I cor. 15.2. We had a crowded house and a mixed congregation, there being as many white as colored. Slater Pryor of the other race, sang a solo after the sermon entitled "Does Jesus Care?" The sermon and the solo were very impressive. There will be a social given at the First Disciple Baptist Church Thursday evening, June 3rd, by the Missionary Circle of said church Among our strange brothers and sisters at our evening service Sunday was Sister Anna Van Duzor, of 32 Monroe Street. Mrs. Mattie Overby, of Congress Street, left Albany Sunday night; for Passaie, N. J., to visit her sister for a few weeks. Mr. Clark, of 114 Third Street who was conducting a grocery store and market at 78 Orange Street who said he was going to remain there until God told him to go and it appears that God must have spoken shortly afterwards, because he has gone, and Mr. J. W. Baker is still at his old stand. 51 Orange Street, and has opened up his ice cream parlor for the summer. It also appears that Mr. Clark must have caught the midnight express train, known as the Empire masse-much as his home is closed, and he absolutely forsook his partner, Mr. Mackintosh, who cleaned the store and gave the keys to the landlord. Mr. and Mrs. Elting, formerly of Rhine Beck, N. Y., but now of Albany, left Sunday on a flying trip to Rhine Beck, N. Y., on important business. SICK LIST. Slater Elizabeth Anthony is much improved. Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, of 11 Congress Street, is out again. Mrs. Mabel Jackson Buckman, of 133 Sheridan Avenue, is home from the Homeopathic Hospital. Mother and baby are doing well. Brother Fenton Simms is some what indisposed this week. Mrs. Eldridge, of Albany, has gone to Chatham Four Corners to get married. Mrs. J. C. Scott, of 36 Monroe Street, left for Philadelphia May 37th, to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. P. J. Hammond has resumed her position on the boat, for the THE HOME OF THE MAYOR House of William White in Washington Park 1200 NEGROES HIT THE SAWDUST TRAIL Dr. Simon P. W. Drew the famous evangelist and pulpit orator, the colored Billy Sunday, of Washington, D. C. has been conducting the big revival among the colored people of Richmond, Va., since Sunday, May 9th, and he has met with signal success. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest revivals ever conducted in Richmond, Va. Dr. Drew has been requested to continue the meetings until Sunday, June 20th, 2015. Evangelist Drew is a jolly, round-faced man with a very pleasing personality, persuasive and convincing in his appeal to sinners. He is being aided by both leading He is being aided by both leading and colored citizens. Governor H. C. Stuart received Dr. Drew and his party in the Gover- nor's office and welcomed them on Thursday, May 20th, at 1 P. M. and bade him God speed in his evangelistic work. Dr. Drew is present pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, between 9th and 10th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. president of the National Evang- elistic Alliance of America, will preach at the following churches and places: Monday, June 7th, at 8 P. M. to the Busy Bee League of Hood A. M. E. Church, to be held at Leigh Street Memorial Church, Rev. J. C Stephenson pastor of Hood A. M. E. Church. Tuesday, June 8th, at 8 o'clock at Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, Dr. S. S. Morris pastor. Wednesday, June 9th, at 8 o'clock P. M. at Moore Street Baptist Church, Dr. R. O. Johnson pastor. Friday, June 11th, at 8:00 P. M. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. E. D. Coffee pastor. Monday, June 14th, at 8:00 P. M. at the Second Baptist Church, Dr. Z. D. Lewis pastor, followed by baptizing. Tuesday, June 15th, at 8:00 P. M. at 6th Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dr. R. V. Poyston pastor. Dr. Drew conducts special noon day meetings at the following place- daily: Monday at 1 P. M. at Dart Tobacco Factory. Tuesday and Friday at 1 P. M. at the American Tobacco Factory. Wednesday at 1 P. M. United States Tobacco Factory. Thursday at 1 P. M. at Kirkham Meat factory. Friday at 1 P. M. at Larkus Tobacco factory. Dr. Drew can be consulted while in this city at 207 East Leigh Street. S. REV. BRADFORD ORDAINED; A MEMBERSHIP RALLY Though the weather was inclement a goodly number witnessed the ordination of Rev. D. J. Bradford at Saint James Baptist Church of Goochland County, Va., on Sunday, May 20th, 1915. Twelve churches were represented by diocesan bishops two visiting masters who were given the courtesy of the council. The council organized by choosing Rev. W. E. Banks Modegator, Rev. J. E Fountain, B. Th., Catechiser, and Rev. E. D. McCreary, B. Th., Clerk. Devotional service was conducted by Rev S. W. Turner and Rev T. E. Bowling. The ordination sermon was preached by the candidate pastor, Rev S. P Robinson, who used as a text Acts 20:25, subject "Faithfulness." Rev. Fountain prayed the ordination prayer; the charge was ably delivered by Rev W. H. Stokes, Ph.D. of richmond, who admonished the candidate to make full proof of his ministry. The Bible was presented by Rev G. W. Carrington, B. D. and the hand of fellowship extended by Rev Edward Jeffries. A bouquet of flowers, a Baptist Hymnal and a purse of $9.30 were presented Rev. Bradford by Rev. Stokes in the name of Saint James Baptist Church and friends. After singing "Go Preach My Gospel, Saith the Lord," benediction was pronounced by Rev. Bradford. A MEMBERSHIP RALLY. Rev. J. D. Bradford accepted the pastorate of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Crewe, Va., 4th Sunday in April. He arranged a rally among the members for the 4th Sunday in May, at which time $60.10 was lifted for the church. A splendid sermon was delivered on the occasion by Rev. J. J. Woodson. Rev. Bradford will be installed the 4th Sunday in July, at which time the church plans to have a grand rally. The services will continue at night throughout the week. Rev. Bradford expects to continue his residence in Richmond in order to finish his studies at Virginia Union University, where he has spent six years already. BIRMINGHAM IS ON FIRE (Special to Richmond Planet). Dear Editor: It might be interesting to you and your readers to know that we have in our city and at our church one of the best preachers, and one of the best qualified Evangelists of our race and denomination in the person of Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D. of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Richmond, Va. This young man is not only a gospel presacher, but one of the best "all around" singers I've ever heard, and he has this big, wicked city of ours in his fat. Our church has a seating capacity of 1600 but we cannot accommodate all of those who wish to hear him. On Sunday last he held a meeting for men only. 1,000 were present fifty came forward for prayer, thirty accepted Christ, and seventy-five persons united with the church for the day. What we more need in this part is a modern evangelist, and Dr. Skipwith is all of that and more and more he goes North we expect to take this entire city for Christ. Has Richmond or Philadelphia any more Skipwiths like him? If so, send them South; we need them. ```markdown ``` GRAVATT TELLS HOW INVESTIGATORS WORKED Member of Vice Commission Takes Witness Stand in Police Inc. With the exception of five minutes to be allowed one new witness whose identity has not been disclosed by Attorney Murray M. McFarlane who will have him summoned, the evidence upon which the Council committee investigating the Police Department is to determine its findings and make its report and resolutions to the City Council was all in when the investigating body adjourned at 11:30 o'clock last night until 1 o'clock next Saturday afternoon. Immediately after hearing from the witness to be called by the Vice Commission's attorney, the hearing of argument from the lawyers rejoicing the three accused police commissioners, the Vice Commission, the Social Service Federation and City Attorney Pollard will begin. It is accepted as a forge of conclusion by the investigating tool and the attorneys that the argument will extend over into new work. Probably eight or nine hours will be consumed by the argument presented for submission of the case to the reverting committee. The greater part of three hours time was consumed at last for session in hearing witnesses in court and corroborated. The veracity of Detective Sergeant Prod. L. Krengel was the ball in a decisive game of ping pong in which Attorney M. Smith and Robel S. Sewell counseled for Pipeline Commissers Goode and McCarl respectively, batted Algoronox on outside wide on the other spirited resistance was offered by Attorney M. Gutre and David Meade. White counsel for the View Commission and the Social Service Federation DR GRAVATT TELLS HOW EVIDENCE WAS SECURED One of the most interesting witnesses of the session that virtually marked the closing of testimony was Rev. J. J. Gravatt, D.D., of the Vice Commission. Dr. Gravatt was one of the three members of the commission in active direction of the investigation into vice conditions in Richmond. He told for the first time the manner in which the information about vice conditions gathered by private detectives of the American Social Hygiene Association was communicated to the Vice Commission. Dr. Gravatt said the private investigators worked here as a squad with a leader. None of these detectives except the leader had ever been seen by a member of the commission. The information they gathered was forwarded first to the home office in New York. The New York office forwarded it to the commission. With the information thus obtained in hand, the commission collated the services of Detective Sergeant Kreungel and others of the local police. Most of the local men thus employed were taken by the commission on the recommendation of Chief of Police Werner Kreungel and one or two others were detailed to assist the commission at the suggestion of members of the commission. The list of 129 houses outside the segregated district, some reported positively as houses of all republicans as suspected of being of all fame, was in this manner compiled by the Vice Commission. Dr. Gravatt said that when the police testified before the Vice Commission, telling of disorderly houses, they were asked why they did not enforce the law against three places. Usually the reply of the officer was, in substance, that he had a family to support and did not care to make himself obnoxiously active. IMPRESSSED BY EVIDENCE AS TO FIVE VOTING TOGETHER Dr Gravatt said the Vice Commission was also greatly impressed by the records of the Police Board showing that as a rule five members of the board voted together on important quetions with which the board had to deal. "The reason we had for giving in our reports the evidence those reports contain," he said, "is that the police who gave the testimony told us they would be willing to go into any court and swear to it." This is the type of evidence we have submitted. The rest we have omitted. Operator Frank L. Gentry, of the central station of the police signal system, who immediately preceded Dr. Gravatt in the witness chair, had testified that after the list of 120 houses compiled by the Vice Commission as places of ill reputed or suspected as such was put on record, he had inspected. It. He found a number of houses, he said, that were neither of ill fame nor suspected as such. He knew some of the houses, he said, and he was certain that they were not immoral resorts. He knew some of these houses would not harbor disreputable characters. Some of them he knew to be very respectable boarding or rooming houses, conducted by respectable people. WERNER FAVORS SYSTEM OF VICE BEGREATION Chief of Police Werner, being recalled to the chair, made the interesting statement that - fully 5.5) per cent of the membership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, of which he is a member. hold to the theory that the social evil may be best regulated and controlled by the system of segregation which has obtained until recently in Richmond. Asked the direct question, Major Werner said he was himself of that same opinion. The chief said, further, that he had been informed that in most of the cities of the United States with a population of approximately 100,000 to 100,000, the segregated districts had been in recent years abolished as the result of local reform waves. Later in the session Dr. Gravatt was recalled to the chair by City Attorney Pollard and stated that reports in the hands of the Vice Commission from many cities show that the segregated district has been abolished in all cities of the United States having an approximate population of fourteen, except four. One of these four cities, he said, is in Virginia, his statement leaving the learned. leaving the Inference that Norfolk is the Virginia city to which he had reference, the segregated district having been abolished in Richmond. "About how many cities of the size you mention have abolished their segregated districts?" City Attorney Pollard asked. "About forty, according to our reports," Dr Gravatt replied. He added that the reports were authentic, being the reports sent out by legal and regularly organized bodies that had systematically investigated and reported upon the conditions in their respective localities. TOM WREN EMPLOYED TO AID DEFENSE There were few new witnesses on the chair last night' Frank W. Mulford of the Virginia Railway and Power Company, testified to the payment of a reward for the arrest of two Negroes in Detective Sergeants Krennell and Akhanson and Policeman Diffie. Peteoman W. E. Harris, accused by Barody the man who obtained a divorce from his wife, took the witness chair and made a sweeping denial of the charges. He declared he was innocent of any wrongdoing he denounced. Barody's testimony is false. Mr. Woodruff, boarding house, was rescued at her own request. She decided that she could not be had any connection with the house from which two women were taken with a male-companion by the police in Main Street near Patterson. She said she had sold the boarding house with its furnishings some time before the insider narrated by Policeman Sweet occurred. She wished to make the statement, she said, in defense of her own good name and the character of the boarding house she now running. Police Sergeant T. J Wren, retired, gave testimony damaging to Infantive Sergeant Krengel. Sergeant Wren denied that, he had ever gone to Mark Ridley, nigerian dealer, to ask him for jewelry which Ridley said he had bought from Krengel. He said he had seen Krengel at Ridley's on occasion. Witness admitted that he had been employed since the investigation began to hunt for evidence damaging to the accused of the police commissioners. Mark Ridley was called and testified that Krengel spoke falsely when he said that witness had brought three pieces of jewelry to his (Krengel's) house, and asked him to keep them for safety. Ridley said he had never in his life been to Krengel's house. He had never recovered the jewelry borrowed by Krengel, he declared. A. Gelman, a pawnbroker Moses Golding, a youth employed by another pawnbroker named Friedman, Waverly Hatcher and Jim Davis Negroes, were called and gave testimony designed to discredit Krenge. Captain of Detectives T. J McMahon was called and testified that he had investigated Krengel's testimony regarding a report concerning the movements of a woman suspected of not being of good reputation, which report Krengel sword he had made to witness, and he was unable to find any evidence of such a report. He had found Krengel's "daily service" report for the day mentioned by Krengel, but the paper contained no reference to the woman Captain McMahon admitted that he did hear Krengel make a verbal reference to the woman's moving from one house to another, but only in a casual way and in general conversation at headquarters one morning. He added that until the present inquiry began he had confidence in Krengel, having always regarded him as "very entangled policeman." He was unable to say whether Krengel was unpopular with the police prior to the inquiry now, under way. INQUIRY HAS COST CITY $1,100 TO THIS DATE. Several other witnesses gave unimportant testimony. The subcommittee of the investigating committee will meet a special committee from the Vice Commission for a conference, at 6 o'clock this evening in the Council committee-room at the City Hall to discuss the request of the investigating body for the surrender of the "secret budget." No ultimatum will be issued by either general body until a report of this conference is in hand. Councilman Seaton of the Investigating committee, last night estimated the cost of the pending investigation to this time to the city at an estimate applies only to the expenses of the Council-Committee. Its total expenditure of $1,100. This is assumed that the Council will also relieve the Vice Commission of the expenses incurred by that body since the appropriation of $1,000 was exhausted. We print Pamphlets, By-laws Books and all kinds of printing. RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND PLANET A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. Austrian and Italian ambassadors at Washington have asked the United States to look after their respective interests in the event of war. Italy is hurrying preparations for hostilities and Berlin admits belief that her entrance into the conflict is inevitable. Vienna asserts that the Austro-German forces in Galicia have crossed the San river. News dispatches to London say there is fear of a collapse of the Russian arms, in that field and that the country's army is in full retreat. Amsterdam bears that the Germans are preparing new defenses in the rear of the battle line in France, as if in anticipation of a retreat. Bulgaria has called its reserve officers to the colors for a month. THURSDAY. The Italian chamber of deputies, at the opening of parliament, voted full powers to the minister of war. It is reported that King Victor Emmanuel is reay to issue a manifesto declaring war. Additional troops are said to have been sent to the Austrian frontier. An official statement from Vienna declares that the Austro-German forces in Galicia, in crossing the San river, north of Jaroslau, have taken the town of Sienlawa. Petrograd says the Germans in the Baltic province of Courland have been beaten back toward the German frontier. Seventeen German submarines are reported to have been lost since the establishment of the "war zone" about the British Isles. The French and British armies passed another uneventful day on the western front. Some progress by the French was made near Beaufort by sapping and mining and several German trenches were taken in the wood of Allly. Two German airplanes were brought down by artillery fire. FRIDAY An ultimatum from Italy to Austria, to be followed by a formal proclamation of war, is expected hourly. Troops in large forces have been massed on the frontier by both Italy and Austria. Berlin announces a victory by Field Marshal von Hindenburg in north Poland, and says the Russians are retreating toward Kovno, General von Mackenzie is said to have captured 10,000 Rush lans, 72 cannon, and 253 machine guns in the last three weeks in western Galicia. Allied for an operating against the Darunelles have taken Maldos, on the Gallipol peninsula. Paris says the allied troops have gained slightly north of Ypres, in Flanders. SATURDAY. War between Italy and Austria virtually exists. Austrians have destroyed bridges across border rivers and telegraph lines. King Victor Emmanuel has deserved an extension of the powers of the cabinet for the duration of the war. Paris reports that the French have taken the Lorette Heights, north of Arras, France, for which they have been fighting since last fall, and that advances have been made near Ypres. Berlin says the allies are using poisonous gases. The Austro-German army in Galicia is still pressing its advantage. News dispatches to London say the Russians are gaining on the flanks in this field, but that the Teuton allies continue to go forward in the center. Allied Warships have destroyed the Turkish fort at Chanak Kaleesi, on the Asiatic shore of the Dardanelles Australian troops have inflicted a decisive victory on the Turks on the Gallipoli peninsula. SUNDAY The official statement issued in Borin lins says that heavy fighting continued near Glenenchy, with results favorable to the Germans. French attacks have been repulsed between Bethune and Lens and behind the Lorette heights, whilst north of Ablain the French have gained a small portion of the German advanced trenches. Vienna claims all Russian attacks east of Jaroslau have been repulsed. The French repulsed several counter attacks by the Germans between Arras and the North sea, with heavy losses. The British official statement says a German submarine sank two Turkish gunboats and two transports, one filled with troops, in the Sea of Marmora. MONDAY. War between Italy and Austria excls. Austrian aeroplanes raided the coast coast of the Adriatic, dropping bombs on Venice, Ancona and other towns, and part of the Austrian fleet attacked several points on the coast. Italian chauseurs drove back a small invading force near the border. Austrian and German ships in Italian harbors are reported to have been confiscated, and a dispatch says that Germany also has declared war. The Italian ambassador is understood to have left Constantinople. Petrograd officially announces that the advance of the Austro-German army in Galicia has been brought to a stand, that Aussians have recrossed the river Dan in this field of operations and that the Germanic forces are on the defensive along the entire eastern front. German attacks near Ypres have been repulsed, Paris reports, while the allied forces have gained ground north of Arras, near Le Bassac. . Finds 325 In Castile. PINES TO THE CENTRAL William Brown, a bricklayer, of South Bethlehem, Pa., has returned from a fishing trip to Willow Eddy, along the Lahaina river, pastor by $35. Among the 500 Brown knew was a cutthroat which had in its stomach a horse in which had $35. DYING CONVICT TELLS OF MURDER Francis Kindt, of Lehighton, Was Killed by Three Men, Rebbed of $1100 and His Body, Buried. A murder mystery of thirty years ago was cleared up by the finding of the bones of Squire Francis Kindt, of Lehighton, near Allentown, Pa., who dropped out of sight in 1885 with $1100 belonging to an estate of which he was the executor. This find substantiates the deathbed confession, several months ago, of Henry Truxen, a negro inmate of the western penitentiary. Truxen told his cellmate, Robert E. Boyer, that, assisted by two white men, he had murdered Squire Kindt and buried the body in a lonely spot on a mountain about two miles from Milford. Seeing an opportunity to clear his father's memory, Howard Kindt, son of the squire, now living in Brooklyn, set out to solve the mystery. He obtained the parable of Boyer, who had written down Trussem's confession, giving in detail the planning and execution of the crime and the burial of the body. A party composed of Kindt, several friends and relatives began to search for the burial spot. The directions set down by Boyer proved to be accurate, for with a little digging the bones of Squire Kindt were found, together with some moldy documents which established the identity of the remains. Squire Kindt was a heading citizen of Carbon county, widely known and trusted. One day he left his home to go to Easton to place in a bank some money belonging to an estate of which he was executor. He did not arrive at Easton and was never seen afterward. Truxen confessed to his collmate, Borer, that his two accomplices were neighbors of the squire, who knew he had a large sum of money in his possession. One of them, died five years ago. The other is said to be still living near Millport. Truxen, in his confession, stated that he and his companions lay in wait for the squire in a lonely place. He was killed by a blow from a pick handle after a brief struggle. Although there is no corroborative evidence of Truxen's confession, the district attorney has instituted an investigation of the case. The bones of the squire will be interred in the family plot. Five Blown to Death on Dredge. Five persons, a woman, two children and two men, met death in the Balsa ware river opposite Bordentown, N. J., and two men were injured when the boiler of a sand dredge on which they had been living exploded, throwing them into the water. Those killed were: Mrs. Minnie Stout, twenty-two years old, of Gloucester, N. J., wife of the cook on the dredge. Anna Stout, four years old, her daughter. Harry Stout, two years old, her son. Tony Mattock, thirty years old, of Trenton, N. J. John J. Varley, twenty-eight years old, of Bordentown. Those hurt were: James Molntyre, captain of the dredge, and James McLaughlin. Three bodies have been recovered, those of Mrs: Stout, the little girl and Varley. The man's skull was fractured. It is believed all were dead before they reached the water. Barnes Not Libeled by Roosevelt. The jury in the trial of William Barnes' suit for libel at Syracuse, N. Y. against Theodore Roosevelt returned a verdict in favor of the defendant after considering for more than eleven hours the question of placing all the costs of the action on the plaintiff. The jury was out forty-two hours. It is the belief of the jury that everything Colonel Roosevelt charged is true, and therefore the plaintiff, not having been libeled, is entitled to no damages. The foreman of the jury, Warren W. Summers, announced that the verdict was for the defendant, and then the jury was polled. Ten jurors answered "for the defendant." Then the clerk hesitated, called the name of Edward Burris and waited. Burris, a big, rosey-scheeked Republican, stood up in his seat and in a deep voice said: "For the defendant." Jurer No. 12 gave the same answer. Germany, Will Spare Neutrale, Germany, through Ambassador Gerard, notified the United States that submarine commanders had been specifically instructed not to harm neutral vessels, not engaged in hostile acts; and that Germany would pay for damages to such ships in the war zone. Neutral ships carrying contraband will be dealt with, the authorities says, according to the rules of naval warfare. If neutral ships are accidentally damaged in the war zone, Germany will express its regrets and pay damages without prize court proceedings. The German government justifies its Italian Minister of Marine In Command of Fleets. ```markdown ``` Photo by American Press Association If Italy does fight her fleets are expected to render valuable aid to the allies. Admiral Viale is the minister of marine, his office corresponding to that of our secretary of the navy. submarine warfare in the grounds that England is threatened, to serve the civilian population of it, by prohibiting neutral commerce in food stuffs and other necessaries. In previous communications Germany has disclaimed responsibility for any harm that might befall neutral vessels venturing into the war zone. Get Order For 8000 Cannon. Bethlehem, Pa., May 20.—The Bethlehem Steel company received an order for 8000 cannon from Lord Kitchener, of the British war office. 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A. Dear Editor: I have been very anxious to know the result of your health week for and by the colored people of your country, and not having been so favored. I vonture with a prediction that it must have been somewhat puzzling for the more rational indivi- duals to understand how a pro- moter of pige culture the family could at least time be a pro- moter of hygiene. For if it is pra- tical to run them together it will not prove economical by any means and it would cost as much sadness as it would prove expensive. First—The pig is so dirty that it is almost impossible to keep and anything clean where he is. And where he is not permitted his odor and germs may travel uphounded and besides this if the children become fond of the brute, it would be like losing a member of the family to kill the beast. Thus, the animals raised for slaughter should never be made pets of by the family. It does not make the children feel very nice to think that they are eating one of their companions even if it is a hog. And I truly hope that the medical profession was prompt in calling the attention of Tuskegee Institute to this fact. But I shall not dwell too long on the pig question as I know that a very little experience will teach you of its folly. . So parlon me for changing the subject so abruptly at this juncture but you good people should not forget that 1916 is presidential year and that you should be prepared to do your full part. Some of you are awfully afraid of the word democrat. Thus I will say that there is no greater form of government yet known to civilization than a truly democratic one. It is the only form of government which promises equality to all people but I know that in the Southern States it means just what it is not. Thus I wish to help you in solving this problem if you will permit it. The North has two distinct classes of people namely, the capitalists and the laborers, and on either side there are some very shrewd manipators, but the laboring class, to which the black man actually belongs as yet, is principally democratic, and to vote the republican ticket is to hurt labor in favor of capital, while in the South it is much different. Then what should the black man do to profit by both sides of the question? He should work hard in the local conventions and congresses, and see that your representation is aligned. And in your primaries place your locals as they should be, and vote only for such as your interests indorse. Then, when you send a Senator or Congressman to Washington, he will represent what you want. South while those from the North will represent what is wanted North. But the president should not be chosen. He should be a man capable of seeing and acting in the best interest of the people as a whole. And your cabinet members should also be men of broad enough view to treat great questions with certain impartiality. And thus a voter which might be a staunch Republican in the South is a decided democrat in the North. And, (if Mr. Washington will pardon me), I thought this was his scheme for trying to concentrate the colored people in the South so that their tercera would be one, and which would act as the complexion of the South. After the colored man had been considered and qualified as eligible voters, by being owners of property and having reasonable education. But he was not capable of foreseeing that the white man would beat him at his own game. And in this much I agree with him, only condemning his poor judgment. Yet the way in which he ridiculed his race to start with, as a primitive. and to force colored people all to concur with his scheme was uncivil, and no mode of procedure could have ever rodeomed them had they all adhered to the plot. But he was so determined that they should try it that he actually advocated driving the Negroes to the South by whatever means. But I am glad that he did not succeed, and that they are more determinate to fight for their rights in the great cities, both North and South. So now learn to use all of your forces to regain what he has greatly caused you to lose. Divide your vote according to the cause of your interests. There is no harm in voting either ticket when it means progress to the region which the candidate represents and not a hurt to any other. But what the race wants is more competent and honest leadership; men who can see and then teach others why and how they should help in doing. So if this was not the plot of Dr. Washington it it was much worse. So I truly hope that he hides such that he cannot close back with success. I feel that I do him no harm by impinging the city good which should have come from his propaganda. So putting him in the jail, I think he would to me hurt. And even when he may that he had him, would not pass through his policy. Then as I have seen to show you the same question in the two universities of the country has a much different meaning. In the South it is a war between the races, and in the North it is between capital and labor. And the black man is greatly concerned on both sides, because his effective pow- er is in North, and either side would willingly vote to win, and this greatly counts for many of your strong republicans of the North becoming democratic after leaving Washington, D. C., going South. Mckinley, Roosevelt, etc., were typical examples in this particular. Thus, to me, it seems that the colored man should stand first of all for Constitutional law, and then watch his local ticket. The colored people in the North did not necessarily put the "South in the maddle" at Washington by voting the democratic ticket in the North had the Southern men attended to their local candidates as did the North. The capitalists are not trying to uphold the Negro on either side and in the South the Negro gave up his right to vote at the propaganda of Dr. Booker T. Washington. And in the North there is nothing for the Negro to gain by maintaining the capitalist in power. The lot of the black man is with the laboring class in either section generally, and since that the laborers have practically united against him in the North, owing to his strong adherence to the republican party which represents the vote and interests of his brothers South, but represents the monopolists North, and as the Southern Negro has given up his vote it becomes the black man to stand fast for Constitutional government which means equality among the citizens everywhere, and then take local issue with the common interests of the people. And in the person of a president try and get a candidate slated who is near impartial as is possible. It is not enough to let other people do all the choosing of candidates, and you tell the colored man to vote for this or that one afterwards. It is well to be on hand first and help make proposals and let your party know that your interests must be considered in the beginning or else you will fight, and in this way you can safely vote on either side. I am a democrat, but would not vote for a man simply because my party endorsed him if I did not like him as a representative candidate. And I should let the party know this on the start. It should not be name, but cause, for which you should vote. Thus I say that it is your indis- penable duty to teach Mr. Wilson that you choose to make your citi- zens' rights a political issue he and all men should respect. Social equality does not mean social in- tercourse, but since they bring it to that, I do not see why it should be prohibited by any law and claim that it is a privilege which is not to be removed, since the white man is the greatest intolerant. Social equality means equal rights in every thing pertaining to the peo- ple or society. A man cannot catch a woman and compel her to marry him in a free country. But if he has had conjugal relations with her why not marry if they are both willing. They have mixed- influently, the white man and the colored woman, so why not let the children inherit the protection of their parents when they are living. A colored man would be a fool to want to marry the sweetheart of a white or vice versa, just because of race. Therefore I hold that since they have made this an issue I will not ignore it, because it will eventually come back in an other form. So let us all stand that footed for every form of right. Constitutional law does; not say anything contrary to intermarriage, so it does not matter about those soreheads. It is better to marry than to do as they have. It would save many a colored man the trouble of supporting a white man's child, while it would greatly protect the honor of the colored woman which he reduces and make his children legitimate. And if a white woman wanted to marry a colored man and race was the only difference, that should be their business. Only no Negro should say that his intelligence was a result of his father being white. God is onmilitant, but not so with a white man. As your Dr. Booker T. Washington has made many blunders which some Negro's son might easily correct, and to whom will he give credit for that? Ask him. Thus I hope that you all will no ready and waiting to answer Mr. Johnson or any other gentleman, whom the (the) president For abolate social equality to all under similar conditions and Murdered In a Mine While he was working 200 feet below the surface at one of the mines of the Consolidated Coal company at Fairmont, W. Va., Gulveno Rome was shot dead, by a stranger who emptied his revolver into a party of miners and escaped. The authorities think the Black Hand war has again broken out. Shoots Wife, Kill Self. Thomas Wike, thirty-five years of age, living at Waldeck, near Lochem, Pa., shot his wife at his home and immediately afterwards killed himself. Mrs. Wike is expected to die. Excessive drinking is believed to have caused the tragedy. Chik Two More British Litera. Two more British there have been built by German submarines. They are the Candidaite, 1890 ton, and the Clintonite, 1890 ton. Both were built and near Cancun Island, the port of Ireland, equivalent to Wiki Island. THE RICHMOND PLANET; RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. BARNES-ROOSE-VELT LABEL SUIT Motorman Holds • Out 42 • Hours Then Gives Up Fight • Colonel Joyoa. Syracuse, May 22.—After forty-two hours of indocision Motorman Edward Burps surrendered to the rest of the jurors for the Colonel. Red faced and in very bad humor the twelve men who have been fighting over the verdict for nearly two full days filed into Justice Andrew's court at 10 o'clock this morning and collectively, and individually announced that they believed the Colonel had proved his harpes that Editor Tammie is in a boss that Mr. Burps and Tammie Bosm Murphy were linked in a combination between "crooked business and crooked politics" and that the editor is allied with the powers of political evils. Only a sharp admonition from Justice Andrews prevented a demonstration in the court room at the announcement of the verdict. Any person applauding, he said, would be punished. The fire works of a characteristically Rooseveltian sort came afterward. The Colonel shook hands with himself while the jury was being polled. His head wagged as the name of each was called, and strived as he obviously did, a smile broke over his face. TEDDY POSES WITH THE JURY He was one of the first persons out of the court room in the wake of the jury. Marshalling them and the newspaper writers. In spite of the side rooms the hero of the battlefield, political warfare and the狱 suits posed with the twelve good men and true who and given him the decision, shook each individually, by the hand and patted them on the back. To the reporters he made frank confession of pleasure at the unexpected piece of luck that had fallen to him. "I did my duty as an American citizen," he said, "and I have received my regard. The verdict of the jury is a splendid triumph for civic virtue. It shows that intelllement Americans are on the side of rightness. I regard the victory here as being less to myself than to the people for whom I have touched." The Colonel would not discuss his future plans further than to say that he was going back to Oyster Day today to catch up with his work. But he displayed something approaching enthusiasm when an admirer in the crowd that surrounded him after the verdict halted him as "Our next President!". For ten minutes, following the announcement of the verdict the Colonel was the central figure of a group of Progressive followers and had what he described as "the time of my life." He promised some of them that he would come back to Syracuse "later on and may have something to say." BURNS HELD OUT 11: HOURS The jury reached a decision late last night after Motorman Burns had held out for forty-two hours. Until that time he was resolute in his determination to "hang the jury" by insisting on voting for Editor or Barnes. His stand was prompted by the attempt of the more ardent Roosevelt men to compel him to vote their way despite his personal convictions. Before Burns went back to the controller of his trolley car this afternoon he intimated that members of the jury had attempted to "deliver and put one over on him." He meant by this that they had voted him an asking with them before he had made that decision. He was of the belief that the costs the case should be split, "fifty-two" between the Editor and the Colonel. When he discovered that the jury had nothing to say about this feature of the case he bowed to the will of the majority after mixing it up for two days—and voted with them. From statements made by individual jurors it appears that the personal popularity of the Colonel was the chief consideration influencing a verdict in his favor, plus the production of facts regarding the connection of the Editor of the printing ring at Albany. Evidence bearing on this point while permitted by Justice Andrew was expressly discarded by the Justice in his charges to the Jurymen. They were not to consider it, he said, but they did, being of the mind that it showed Mr. Harries profited through his political influence. The actual delivery of the verdict consumed less than ten minutes. When court opened Justice Andrew directed that the jury be brought in; also he notified the audience that filled one-half of the seats that he would punish any person who started or joined in a demonstration. The Colonel sat with tight jaws, a very serious expression on his face. It was apparent that he had not recovered from the agreeable jolt he received yesterday when he found that eleven of the twelve jrymen favored a verdict for him. He admitted after it had been announced that he did not "expect anything so good." HIS STUDIES JURYMEN. While waiting for the jury this morning he ignored his friends of the press, with whom he had become unusually chummy since the trial began, and was unusually generous for him. He accused the judge of insulting his parents but remained unable to read them. He blamed with shock attention waited him. While, for the jury, Burton moved that the jury and the jury in open court yesterday he stroked from the records. When this was denied the Colonel looked pleased. Then he contended gave me the jurymen as Clark Claparre called the names. "Have you agreed upon." "Have you agreed upon a verdict?" asked Mr. Clarke. "We have," replied Foreman Somors. "What find you—for the plaintiff or for the defendant;" "For the defendant." "So say ye all?" The twelve jurymen mumbled assent and nodded their heads. Mr Wolf asked that the jury be polled. Justice Andrews directed that it be done. When the name of Motorman Burns was called he said tersely, "The defendant." The justice dismissed the jury, and wore a mask thanks for their patience during the thirty-three days of the tria] and they fled out behind the Colonel. Piloting his new friends into a side room the Colonel lined them up with himself in the centre, the boys of the press standing on chairs behind while the snap shot men did their worst. He made the jurymen a little speech of thanks. He told Motorman Burns that he was "a good citizen." Then he held up his hand and went back to the home of his aggressive Wilkerson and packed his preparatory to departure for New York. Very soon after the news that a verdict had been reached in State cuse was received in this case, statements from Mr. Barnes and his counsel, William M. Ivins were issued here. Mr. Ivins said that the case would be appealed. Mr. Barnes said nothing about an appeal. Both statements were given out from the office of Alexander O'Rourke in the Tribune Building. Mr. O'Rourke was at one time publicity man for the Republican State Committee when Mr. Barnes was chairman of that committee. BARNES'S STATEMENT Mr. Barnes's statement follows: "There is nothing that I can say regarding the verdict of the jury. When I brought action I know that the accusations made by Mr. Rivello's collusion, combination, or conspiracy me and from many Hall or Mr. Murphy, other Democratic agency, not only for corrupt purpose, but for any other purpose, was absolutely false. "Wha' I accepted the chairman's ship of the State Committee in January, 1911, it was at the request of the membership of the committee at a time when I had returned from political strife and when the republic can jarty was out of power in the State. As chairman of that committee, I never attempted to build up any machine, nor did I distance myself from it, in accordance with the ideas which formerly had prevailed with regard to the functions of this office. "The jury decided that I had no cause of action against Mr. Roosevelt, who charged the with act which I did not commit and therefore, temporarily, the cry may believes that I was guilty of what I did not do. "However, the knowledge of the complete rectitude of my conduct must content me - which after all is the only important thing in life." Mr. Ivins's statement was as follows: "The verdict is entirely unexpected, but it is not for counsel to comment upon the verdict but to pursue the usual methods for the protection of the rights of his client, which is not by the way of appeals provided by law, but by "We were satisfied from the beginning that the attitude of the court toward the libel was not in conformity with precedent and quoted the early similar cases of Gov. Morgan Lewis and of Leucogow, Root! Speaker Littlejohn and the late cases of froy against the Times, the Cohalan case and the case of Triggs against the Sun, theotion against Eno, as well as numerous codons of Mr. Justice Gaynor, who was a master in the law of libel. "From the outset there was an difference of opinion between court and counsel for the plaintiff, as to the application of those proceedings to the case at bar. The result of this was that at the trial of the case, numerous objections were taken to the admission and rejection of evidence, and the entire charge of the jury was excepted to, with the exception of the court's requisition on the law of libel." "DUTY OF THE COURT." "The books are full of cases in which the lower courts and the juries have been reversed, and we are satisfied that the matter set out in the answer of justification of the charge was badly pleaded and unmissable, and that it was the duty of the court to direct the verdict for the plaintiff, as directed. The court declined such request, treating the label not in its entirety, and leaving two specific questions to the jury, in opposition to what we believe to be the proper law of the case. The result of the court's judgment that the case was to produce very considerable fusion in the minds of counsel on both sides, and both sides reserved all of their rights by the necessary procedure in the form of exceptions. "This is all that can be said about the matter." The usual procedure in such cases will be followed and an appeal will be taken in due course, which will come up for hearing, in the first instance, in the Appellate Division of the Fourth Department. At that hearing, the question of first may be considered by the Supreme Court, and in final appeal to other party only conditions of Agents' Contest. 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. THE PLANET. 311 NORTH FOURTH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA law can no determined, and "the law of libel has become unsettled through the course in the lower courts, of recent years, that we regard it as a duty to make the endeavor in this case to finally set the precisely what the law of libel and the rights of the respective parties are, by an ultimate decision of the Court of Appeals : "Charge libellous." "In the meantime I may add that it remains absolutely true that, as a matter of law, the charge complained of was libellous and was without justification, was confined in its application to the time concerned by the Democratic Administration and that there is no degree of any kind in the case of collusion between Mr. Barnes and Mr. Murphy but that the most defensible of the attempt on the part of Mr. Barnes to defeat Mr. Murphy is a slight point. "The situation would probably have arisen if it had not been for President Roosevelt's attempt to dominate the politics of the State in 1910, and under such conditions as to secure the election of the Democratic Administration, which brought about the compulsion of all that Mr. Barnes had complained of four years of his life, to the exclusion of business and all other considerations, for the purpose of restoring the Republican party to power, in which he succeeded. "The influences which worked on the minds of the jury are subject to speculation, but under no circumstances a subject for discussion by counsel or part of the jury are to respect the纪律 of the court. In the present time this part of the process has moved to, but the issue still remains undetermined." COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL Lawrenceville, Va., May 24, 15. The twenty-ninth annual closing exercises of the Saint Paul Normal and Industrial School took place on last. Wednesday evening, before an audience so large that it was necessary to use both the Chapel Auditorium and the Chapel itself in order to accommodate the immense crowd, the largest in the history of commemorations. The program was divided and carried on simultaneously both upstairs and downstairs. An unprecedented number of white people, friends of the school, local and county, were present. The events of Commencement week began on Sunday, May 16th, with the splendid Baccalaureate sermon by the Reverend E. P. Dandridge, Rector of Saint Paul Church, Petersburg, Va., taking Ex. 4:2 for his text: "What is that in thine hand, A rod." The leading thought was the op-portunity training and education gave the class for useful services. Elaborating he impressed upon them that they should strive to do four things: make the life of Christ more real to them and their people, use the rod of opportunity in their hands not selfishly for themselves alone, but for humanity, to help Christianize, beautify and purify life wherever found, and the evil of complaining. Complaining, he declared, is the greatest of the sweetest things of life. In closing he adjudged them to remember the ideals and teaching of the school, the spirit of social service inculcated, and the inspiration to work with head, heart and head. The other events of the work were, in their order, the meetings of the T. M. and T. W. C. A. I- nternational Society, Parish School Oth- eral School ing. Class Day, Prize. Oratorical Contest and Competitive Drill. The prize winners were: First prize, "Simile D'Onner Memorial Prize" $10 in gold, Miss Lydia Holly, Haiti, second prize, known as the Founder's Prize, $5 in gold, Mr. George E. Majette, North carolina, third, $5, Miss Ruth Lowd, Newport News, Va., fourth, $2, Miss Harriet Springs, Matthews, County, Va. "The Harriet Carper Memorial Prize" for the best work in Senior English, $5 in gold, H. M. Weeds, West Coast of Africa, Darry Prie, $10, George E. N. Napier, northwest Prize in Bible studies, $25 in gold, Miss Martha Cajorne, Lawrence, Virginia. The prize competitive drill was a feature of the commencement exercises that attracted a large number of spectators to the parade ground, where the four companies of the Battalion, A. B. C and D, competed for a silver loving cup, given a friend of the school, for the best drill company. Euthanasia and interest ran high and great was the applause as the company went through the various evolutions of the drill, executing the movements with skill and precision. The Battalion paraded in the companies and presented a splendid military appearance. The drill was the best in the history of such contests. The chairman of the judge's committee was the Reverend Gibb, Cook, major and former member of General Lee's staff. Associated with him were Captain H. Benson, J. H. Turner, J. M. Follard, J. H. Turner guarded the prize to Company C, which made the splendid average of 55. The report of the Board of Trustees showed that the school, despite the hard times had been unable to hold its own and to make some real provements without adding to its indebtedness. The course of study is now twelve years instead of eleven, as formerly. Its academic graduates are in greater demand than the supply. Report from the industrial divisions showed great improvement in quality of the pupils. Flattering commendations of the work alone done by various divisions were reported from satisfied customers. The faculty is a strong one, but it will be still further strengthened for another year by additions to the teaching force made necessary by the increase of students and curriculum demands. The exhibit of products was in the Long Island Building, the new dormitory and the school's library. All of the exhibit was good, but such sections as tailoring, dressmaking and plain sewing had especially good exhibits. In the sewing sections were a collection of sets, a collection of description running from the complete dress or street frock to simple aprons and shirt waistls. In the tailoring division were men's suits, vests, coats, ladies' tailored suits and waists. All the articles showed splendid workmanship and were a credit to the school. The exhibit in the library represented the academic work. Maps, drawings, papers on various subjects and landscapes and hand drawing complete the work. On the faithful production of the territories affected by the war. A considerable part of the drawing was color work and very well done. Quite an elaborate program had been prepared with a view to an post-door, exercise. The different industries ways to have been illustrated by Steu. Photomatting, carpentry, printing, etc., but not together made an inferior program repository. SEVEN er, of the diocess of Southern Virginia. Miss Gusle Love, of Lunenburg County, was salutetrian, subject. "What is expected of a Saint Paul graduate?" valedictorian Miss Sarah J. Short. "The place domestic science holds in a girl's education." The other features were a demonstration in housekeeping with a paper by Miss Martha Smith, tatting and dairying. The Alumni were represented by Mr. James A. Lightfoot, "01, an attorney at law, Atlantic City, N. J., and Miss N. Nantle Travis, of Brunawick County, Va. The address to the graduates was to have been made by President J. Erickson of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, but he sent a letter of regret advising that he was sick and his doctor forbade his coming. The other address was by the Reverend C. C. F. Bratenahl, D. D. of the Washington Providence, Dr. Bratenahl took "growth" for his subject. He said in part that the main object of education, was not to assist one in getting hold of material things but to aid mental growth and to broaden and quicken on the conceptions. The growth of the mind should be the supreme object of education, that it was not so much what one took in, but how well he used it to help the mind to grow. He emphasized the importance and incalculable advantage the training of the head, heart and hand gave to growth of the mind. The cooperative idea involved in the training of the head, heart and hand as exemplified by the program that he had seen and heard was most valuable and inspiring. He characterized Saint Paul as a trio compilation of growth mentally, physically and said that he had rejoiced that his graduates carried this spirit of the school into their after lives and careers. Mr. Charles S. Barrow, one of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of the county, speaking in behalf of the white people of the county, was most enthusiastic in his praise of the school and what it was doing to make the colored people of the county better citizens, and more useful members of society. He said that he had watched its growth, progress and policy and it had unqualified, endorsement. He hoped its work would continue to progress as it deserved and should receive support from all generous people. the diplomas and certificates to the class, Academic and Trade, numbering thirty-five, were presented by vice president of the Board of Trustees in the absence of the President! Bishop Randolph. *Blahp Tucker gave a most fatherly exhortation to the graduates: The graduates are:* *Academic—* *Anny, J. L., Va.; Banks, H. C.* *Va.; Chapel Edith, S. C.; Franklin, M. F. Va.; Williams, Hattie Va.; Green, H. M. Va.; Folly Lydia, Halif, Irving, A. V. Va.; Lawrence, W. E., Va.; Love, Gussie, Va.; Maette, Geo. B., N. C.; Miller, Emma E., N. Y. C.; Short, Sarah K. Va.; Martha J. Va.; West, Eliza J. Va.; Woods, H. M. West Coast Africa; Whitehead, W. M., N. C.; Wilkerson, W. H. Jr. D. C. Boverley, Mary, Va.; Goodwyn. Little, Va.; Henderson, Lois, West. Va.; Smith, Martha, Va.; Trety, Burrell, N. J.; West, Blinn J. Va. Wright, Elizabeth, Va.; Cousins, Samuel, Va.; Wilkinson, W. H. Py, D. C.; Jaffson Talmage, Va. Lightfoot, Farther, Va.; Miles, Chas. Va.; Mirecello, Charney, N. C. Burrow, John, Va.; Taylor, Robert, West Barker, Taps, Witter, Va. Triven, Robert, Va. ```markdown ``` Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Thursday, May 24th, the Closing Exercises were witnessed by a large audience from all parts of our city. The students showed by the programme which they rendered that the teachers had done some excellent work during the past term. Dr. A. S. Thomas, pastor of the church, delivered the address. Director John H. Mabrey spoke very plainly to the school. The certificates and medals were awarded by General Secretary S. C. Burrell. Teachers Miss C. L. Williams, acting principal, and Miss E. A. Williams, deserve much credit for their faithfulness. George Williams, the founder, had no other idea than to be of some direct help to the community and the world. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building the workers held a special meeting. Mr. C. B. Gaston spoke to the boys 4 P. M. at the building and the boys were helped. were helped. P. M. at the 'Sharon Baptist Church a meeting was held by the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. and the Missionary Society of the church. Rev. J. C. Stephenson delivered a sermon. The choir of the church sang. General Secretary S. C. Burrell gave some of the echoes from the Conference of Charities and Correction which was held in Baltimore. He gave some very plain facts. Mrs. A. S. Thomas called the women's attention to the general conditions which call for action at once. Several of the ladies made remarks and all left feeling that much good had been accomplished. At the Y. M. C. A. building 5:20 P. M. a special meeting was held for the men. The address to them was delivered by Rev. John Herndon. The work in the City Home, jail and penitentiary was good. The committee is faithful. Men, this is your opportunity, use it. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the workers' meeting at the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. and your boys to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. 4 P. M. at the True Reformers' Hall the "Iron Will Swim." This meeting is for men by special request. Rev. E. M. Mitchell, pastor of the Leigh Street Memorial Church, will address the men. Subject "The Iron Did Swim." The leader of the Municipal Band of K of P. will direct special musket. Every man is asked to help make this meeting a great success. Under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and the church. Be on time and bring the other man. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. (By Prof. Charles Alexander). On the western edge of the North American Continent, lashed by the restless waves of the great Pacific Ocean on one side and by an immense island-dotted bay almost surrounding it on the other, in a remarkably congenial climate, a veritable garden-spot of enchanting loveliness, is located San Francisco, the city of hills. In the most favored section of this city has been planted the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. A visit to this exposition is calculated to broaden the minds of visitors, creating greater social sympathies among them, harmonizing geographical and international viewpoints and rendering it easy to realize the brotherhood of man among men. It would be a serious misfortune to the colored people of the United States if they should for any reason be deterred from visiting this magnificent exposition and especially on account of the misleading and erroneous report circulated recently that the attitude of the citizens of San Francisco and the exposition is unfriendly, hostile and antagonistic toward them. Knowing the sensitive nature of our people and realizing how easy it is to create the timorous spirit among them on questions of discrimination and prejudice. I have thought it wise to send forth this frank statement concerning the situation here in San Francisco. Nearly everywhere in this country questions of segregation discrimination and prejudice are engrossing the attention of leaders, and I would save our people embarrassment and humiliation wherever it is possible. To those who have decided to visit the exposition and to those who have not yet fully contemplated that pleasure, be it understood: That San Francisco is a big, cosmopolitan city. A city made up of all sorts and conditions of men. It is more liberal in sentiment, and less provincial in racial matters than either Chicago or New York. Respectful of a great number of races are seen daily on the streets. Little racial animosity or animosity is observable in the conduct of the people in public places notwithstanding the incongruity, disdain and heterogeneous character of the population. Indeed, San Francisco is especially fine from moral training as compared with other cities. On the magnificent grounds the most generous and careful spirit among the citizens and the community and there are few barriers the following together of many changes. strength and beatingly popular type of character. This wonderful sight impresses the belief that the time is not remote when universal pains will be realized, notwithstanding the terrible conflict now raging in Europe. The races, in order to reach some common ground, in order to arrive at some mutual understanding, must come together in this fashion, cooper and get acquainted with each other, and this exposition is performing the benificent mission of introducing the representatives of various races to each other on a larger scale than has ever been done before. Now, as to accommodations for colored people in San Francisco. It is not true that our people are discriminated against as has been stated in the Eastern newspapers. Let all who will, come, and you will be given a hearty welcome. First-class accommodations at reasonable rates can be secured in all parts of the city. If any of our readers contemplate the trip to exposition it would be well to write Professor Charles Alexander, 1299 Hyde Street, San Francisco, California, for literature and full information. He is prepared to answer all questions relating to the exposition and accommodations. erywhore should avail themselves of the benefits of this wonderful display of the skill and genius of the world. The educational value, of this exposition is inestimable. The arrangement of the glacious palaces in which the exhibits are installed and the Tower of Jewels, scintillating day and night with a wealth of unurpassing beauty, furnishes a feast for the mind and soul as helpful and inspiring as anything that has ever happened in the history of our country. GUSTAVUS MILLHISER'S WILL Worth Over $3,000,000—Leaves $10,500 to His Colored Mald —Mrs. Rosa Smith Dixon Receives Large Request. The will of Gustavus Millhiser, president of the Richmond Cedar Works, and one of the city's most prominent manufacturers, who died at his home, 316 West Franklin Street, Tuesday afternoon, was filed for probate in the Chancery Court Monday. Clarence Millhiser, a brother, qualified as executor of the estate, under the provisions of the will, and was required to furnish a bond of $5,000,000 by Judge William A. Moncure. The appraisers, W. J. Parrish, Walter B. Simmons, Edgar Lambeth, Alfred J. Kirsch and Milton L. Marouse, placed a valuation of $367,947 on the estate. Of this amount $3,049,947 represents personal property and $630,000 real estate. The bulk of the estate goes to Clarence Millhiser. The will was written in Mr. Millhiser's handwriting and was dated March 27, 1915. There was only two pages and the will was said to have been the most clear and concise that has been admitted to probate in the Chancery Court in recent years. The following bequests were made in the will E. L. Lambeth, $1,000. C. A. Houpe, $1,000. Rosa Smith Pixon, colbert, who was employed as a maid in his home, $500. She is also left $16,000, which is to be invested by the executor in a trust fund from which $600 is to be paid her annually, free from all taxes. Upon her death the unused portion of this fund is to revert to the residuary of the estate. A Request of $5,000 is made to Fannie Obendorfer, and E. R. Mullisher a nephew, is left $1,000 his niece, Rosa G. Mullisher, a nephew To his niece, Rosalie G. Mullisher, is left $100,000. This amount is to be paid her on his death if she has reached the age of twenty-one. If she has not become of age it is to be invested by the executor as a trust fund, and the principal with accumulated interest paid her when she does reach the lawful age. If she dies before becoming of age the fund reverts to the estate. Mrs. S. Hirsh, his sister, is left $200,000 outright. There was only one public bequest which is to the Richmond Hebrew Cemetery, where his father and mother are buried, of $5,000. The last three bequests are to be paid two years after his death, but there is a provision that should he die before January 1, 1918, that they should not be paid until three years after his death. The executor is given the authority to pay any or all of these bequests at an earlier date should he desire. The remainer of the estate, real, personal and mixed, wherever found, is left to his brother Clarence Milhiser, or heirs. The executor is given the authority to sell any or all of the estate. LEESBURG. VA., NOTES Rev. J. E. Dotson left Saturday on an early train for Pittsburgh, Pa., where he will preach Sunday for Rev. Trigg. The decoration exercises were held here on Saturday at Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. S. P. Diggs held the reins of government with a few others. She is also working in interest of the Old Folks' Home. We have a few such women who never tire. The line of march was hundred and fifty strong. Opening prayer by Brother N. Johnson. W. L. Jones led prayer at the cemetery. After the flowers had been arranged we received the benediction by W. J. Stain, after which we required to the hall where Joe Brown was dilled for the benefit of the 'Old Folks' Home. ```markdown ``` THE PLANET AGENTS' CONTEST R. W. Moss, Richmond, Va. 40,462 W. E. Brown, Richmond, Va. 36,165 Thomas Page, (Fulton) Richmond, Va. 16,345 Mrs. Rowena White, Lynchburg, Va. 12,590 James H. Smith, Richmond, Va. 11,105 E. B. Webster, Florence, S. C. 2,760 John S. Ashby, Brooklyn, N. Y. 2,125 E. B. Johnson, Buckner, Va. 1,875 Thomas E. W. Perry, Norfolk, Va. 1,300 Rev. J. J. Nickerson, Williamsburg, Va. 1,250 J. A. Taylor, Troy, N. Y. 1,045 Rev. A. A. I. Davis, Albany, N. Y. 1,000 Rev. R. G. Adams, Farmville, Va. 1,000 W. L. Jones, Leesburg, Va. 900 Quaker City Advertising Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 810 J. E. Schmidt, New York. 790 Ned McKiever, Newport News, Va. 720 J. H. Fowlkes, Roanoke, Va. 685 J. H. Mattox, Brooklyn, N. Y. 600 C. Branum, Boston, Mass. 500 E. K. Thumm, Pittsburgh, Pa. 435 Mrs. Lillie M. Ellis, Newport News, Va. 420 Rudolph Graves, Elizabeth City, N. C. 390 William H. Moore, Wilmington, N. C. 300 Thomas Johnson, West Point, Va. 280 Samuel Hobbs, New York, N. Y. 270 Mrs. John DeBona, Norfolk, Va. 270 Mrs. Alfred Preston, York, Pa. 225 T. W. Townsley, Washington, D. C. 215 Mrs. L. Langon, Brooklyn, N. Y. 215 E. F. Boyd, Cleveland, Ohio. 210 D. W. Shoemaker, Sheffield, Ala. 200 William H. Green, Rochester, N. Y. 155 L. H. Walker, Pittsburgh, Pa. 111 Frank N. Wilson, Washington, D. C. 100 People's Drug Company, Cleveland, Ohio. 100 Suday. Captain C. F. Sims, of Mount Vernon, was in town Sunday. Rev. W. R. Murley left for Falls Church, where he will be a guest of Dr. Powell. Virginia Goldfields vs. Bureau of Emerging and Printing of Washington, will meet here in a call game Monday, May 1st. Mr. Richard Stephenson had an accident this morning. While driving for the coal company his horse ran away, demolishing the wagon and staving him up a little. We had the sad intelligence last week of Mrs. Botson's mother being hurried to the hospital in Washington with cancer in the breast. Mr. Frank Davies is convulsing. Mrs. Daisie Jackson, of Ashburn, was the guest of her parents Sunday. Mr. Frank Coleman is convulsing. 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 made a strictly modern up-to-date hall 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 line. Let us have your 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, Grand Secretary. BUILDING COMMITTEE. J. N. MYERS, ISHAM MANN. W. H. HATCHER, MRS. M. J. WASHINGTON, MRS. P. E. DANNELL. LONDON—PARIS LUNCH ROOM 307 NORTH FIRST STREET (Between Broad & Marshall, Stx.) Mona Served At All Hours. Fine Service of Low Prices. Call and See Me and Be Convinced. Open Rack and Hours. Save your Company will get an unlimited fleet of change. See ad. GO TO THE Industrial Union Institute Not the largest college, but one of the best Training Schools in the South. It offers both college and vocational Health instruction in the South. Term reasonable. Write to Rev. James M. Henderson, M. M. President, P. O. Sox, 205, Southern Pines, N.C. S. W. Robinson and Son, Inc. Dealers in HIGH GRADE LIQUORS 19 and 21 North 18th Street Richmond, Va. Phone, Randolph 2313 EDW. STEWART 203 SO. SECOND ST. Richmond, Va. Dealer in Fancy Groceries Fresh Meats, Vegetables; Fish and Oysters. Phone, Madison 1637. State Summer School SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION WILL HISPANIC JULY 5, 1915 AT THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE JOHN R. HOLME, Fourth For further information, apply to JOHN R. HOLME Temporary Headqu Supreme Recording Secretary, E. C. W. L. BRANCH. Funeral Director and Embalmer For First Class Service that Cost you Less. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Office and Parlor, 905 N. 2nd St., Phone Ran. 1158. Julius Caesar WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE PUPILS OF ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL, AT VAN DE VYVER AUDI- TORIUM, NORTH FIRST, MONDAY NIGHT, MAY 31. GOOD CASTE. JAMES H. COLEMAN DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES. CONFECTIONERIES, MEATS AND VEGETABLES All Goods Promptly Delivered. 'Phone, Handolph 3266 125 WEST DUVAL STREET 12 Post Cards 15G All Negro Subjects One hand colored. A mongy making plan for you, your church, lodge or club. Agents Wanted everywhere! Send 15c today in stamps or coin for outfit - Afro-American Novelty Co., 119 W. Fifth St., Topke, Kansas. A MEDICAL BRETH For men and women suffering: from Unnatural Discharge, Gleit. Chronic Gonorrhoea, Stricture. and all Urinary Troubles, I will send a Receipt and Directions for curing any case in 1 to 3 days. The first treatment given great re- lief, and if continued will cure you forever. Better than Doctors or Hot Springs. Has cured thousands. PRICE $1.00. S. D. LYONS, 310 E. 2nd St. Oklahoma City, Okla. DONATIONS TO THE SEGREGATION FUND. Major Callahan ..... $ 3.00 Independent Ben. Club ..... 10.00 THE CHRISTIANSBURG STATE SUMMER SCHOOL Up In The Mountains. If you are planning to attend a Summer School why not go to a place where there is comfort as well as profit The month of July is hot and at best studying at most places is a burden. At Christians- burg, however, on the top of the Blue Ridge Mountain, two thou- and four above the sea, study be- comes a delightful recreation. The locally has been severely damned and it is the most conspiring that would be assumed. The vault will be privately a review of the objects upon which business will be expended, and the PFATM MACHINERY will be built at the site of the new home. There are restrictions. That same constitution. Buildings are to be kept there will be restricted. NOTE ONE SPECIAL TERMS AND JOINING BAYER, YOU CAN JOIN ANY BRANCH OF THIS ORDER FOR THE SMALL BUN OF ONE DOLLAR AND NINETY CENTS ($8.99) WITHIN THE NEXT 80 DAYS. Sick Benefits range from Three to Four Payrolls a week. Male and Female are paid alike. Death Benefits may vary in this Order. Hundred Thousand Membership in this Order. All Death Claims are due and payable sixty days after statutory proof has been received in the Supreme Office. All Sick Claims are paid to the individual member by the RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL BENEFICIAL CLUB. NINETY LOCKS, through the Subordinate Club; which means the members are absolutely required to their Superior Lodge. All Claims are paid according to age. Ammount ranging from 10 to 80 years. Full Sick Days are paid Ninety Days after your first Financial meeting from the time you become a member. All persons joining this Order shall pay at least three member days within the time the ninety days expire. All new members falling to become members shall be excluded from all benefits offered by this Order. This also applies to new members joining under special terms and rates, for ninety (90) days. All persons joining the Order under the old joining rates of two dollars and fifty ($2.50) will receive full sick benefits sixty days from their first financial meeting. All persons joining the Order shall comply with the By-laws, Rules and Regulations governing new members in regards to paying Sick and Death Claims. It only costs you eight Dollars and (8.50) Cents to keep beaten in this Order for a year. This includes no carriage or death tax, other than your Monthly Dues. Persons of Good Character and Standing are Requested to Come and Join Us. Deposition Wanted to Organize Subordinate Clubs in All Parts of the State. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY IN YOUR SUPPLY. THE BEST ANTHRACITE ON THE MARKET. BITUMINOUS AND STEAM COAL ALSO READY FOR DELIVERY. Female Embalmer A. D. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Hall rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. SALES KEEPALS 1000 BRASS, METAL, & CO. Bird Brace, Necklace and Earrings Accessories & Apparel, Wholesale ME. LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alphens Scott. Madam Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practiceEm balming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States, Embalming and Conducting Funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely: Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bothlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or partially obscured document. 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