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RAGE - GOUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV, NO. 22 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1918 LOUISIANA GOVERNOR SILENT ON RECENT LYNCHINGS REPEATED EFFORTS ON PART OF N. A. A. C. P. ARE OF NO AVAIL. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent to Governor R. G. Pleasant of Louisiana a telegram of protest against the lynching of a Negro in the Court House yard at Monroe, La. on March 16. The Association's telegram calls attention to the fact that this is the third protest which it has been compelled to make against lynchings in Louisiana within the last six weeks involving altogether five Negroes lynched on three separate occasions and that no reply to the Association's previous requests for information or public statement as to Louisiana's attitude toward these lynchings had been made by Governor Pleasant. Similar telegrams were sent to the Chambers of Commerce of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Monroe. The telegram follows. March 18, 1918 March 18, 1918. Hon. R. G. Plensant, Governor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sir: Associated Press dispatches of March 16 report that George McNeel, a Nogro, suspected of a crime but nother tried nor found guilty, was lynched in the Court Houso yard at Monroe, Louisiana, on the above date. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, composed of representative citizens of both races, addresses you for the third time within six weeks to ask, in the name of its one hundred branches and ten thousand members, for whom it speaks directly, and in the name of the law-abiding citizens of the whole country, what steps Louisiana proposes to take to vindicate her law. On February sixth, we addressed you concerning the lynching of one Negro, on March sixth, concerning the lynching of three Negroes. No reply has been made to us nor have we seen any statement in the public press which would indicate your appreciation as Governor of the State of the position in which Louisiana's mob actions place the nation at this time when national prestige abroad demands high regard for law and order at home. Does Louisiana wish the nation and her own thousands of colored soldiers now serving their country in the battle for democracy, to understand that she will not protect black men accused of crime and that mobs may visit their vengeance upon Negroes without let or bindance by the constituted authorities of your State? What shall we inform the newspapers who receive our press service regarding Louisiana's attitude? —John R. Shillady, Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. A New Court at City Point, Va. City Point, April 11, 1918.—Grand Worthy Counselor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived here last night in a driving rain to set up a female branch of the Order of Knights of Pythias. In the party were Miss M. L. Chiles, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds and Dr. E. R. Jefferson. The candidates had assembled at the Samaritan Hall, which was reached through much mud. Still 2S persons were there to be initiated. They were attired in white. The work proceeded and all were delighted. Mrs. Lancy Peters of Petersburg, Va., Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor, through whose efforts the court was organized had arrived earlier in the evening. The following officers were installed by Grang Worthy Counsellor Mitchell; Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Rosanja Jenkin; Worthy Inspector, Mrs. Lucy Jackson; Worthy Inspectrix, Mrs. Rebecca Jackson; Orator; Mrs. Susie Ford; Register of Deeds, Mrs. Mary Ovorton; Register of Accounts, Mrs. Sylvia Brown; Receiver of Deposits; Mrs. Florence Lansford; Senior Directress, Mrs. Bessie Murphy; Junior Directress, Mrs. Cora Harris; Conductress, Mrs. Mary King Assis tant Conductress, Mrs. Willie Ann Shopt; Herald; Mrs. Malinda Battle Protector; Mrs. Ellen Boyd; Trus trees, Mrs. Bertha Moody; Sir George Weatherthson; Sir Reuben Lansford. After the initiation addresses were delivered by the visitors and a boun tous repast wound up the evening's ceremonies. Grand Chancellor Mitchell and his party left here shortly after 10 o'clock for Richmond. CHRIS. JACKSON ACQUITTED Jury Justifies Him in Killing His Wife--One Day Consumed in the Trial--Witnesses Testify as to Details. The Man in the Case Under Discussion...Able Counsel Argue after Judge Richardson Delivers the Charge to the Jury. Chris. Jackson, charged with the murder of his wife, Florence was acquitted in the Hustings Court of this city last Monday night after the jury had deliberated about fifteen minutes. The trial of Chris Jackson, charged with the murder of his wife, Florence, Tuesday night, November 13th 1917 at Ellen Graham's residence 541 Brook Ave., was begun in the Hustings Court, Monday, April 8, 1918 at 10 A.M. His Honor, D. C. Richardson presided. Chris Jackson stood up while Clerk Walter Christian read the long indictment. He entered a plea of "Not Guilty." He was represented by Hon. H. M. Smith, Jr. Hon. L. O. Wendemburg and Attorney J. R. Pollard (explored) Commonwealth's Attorney George E. Wise represented the prosecution. He testified that the only wound in the body was in the front near the left nipple. He made no autopsy, just held inquest. He did not know the direction of the bullet as Florence had been operated upon at the Hos pital, Dr. Hachman said he saw the deceased after the operation. The ball was found under the skin of the back. It entered just left of the middle line in front. The bullet passed through both lines of the stomach and the wound was sufficient to cause death. THE AMBULANCE DOCTOR. He saw no other wound that would cause death. The woman died November 14, 1917 at Virginia Hospital at 2 A.M. She was brought to the Hos pital November 13th, 1917 at 8 P.M. The bullet evidently went straight through the body. He testified that the only wound in the body was in the front near the left nipple. He made no autopsy, just held inquest. He did not know the direction of the bullet as Florence had been operated upon at the Hos pital, Dr. Hachman said he saw the deceased after the operation. The ball was found under the skin of the back. It entered just left of the middle line in front. The bullet passed through both lines of the stomach and the wound was sufficient to cause death. THE OFFICIAL CALL. In compliance with the agreement reached between the two factions in the National Baptist Convention for a permanent peace, and a reuniting of the two at the next meeting of the National Baptist Convention, and as only sixty days were given in which to raidy and carry out the instructions of the Commission a meeting is here by called to meet at Hot Springs, Ark. on the 16th day of May 1918. The Board is composed of the officers of the National Baptist Convention, the Chairman and Secretary of each of the seven Boards, and the State Vice Pres. to each state in the Union. Arrangements will be made for the entertainment of the members of the Board by the pastor of the Roan oke Baptist Church. CALL TO HAMPTON INSTITUTES SONS AND DAUGHTERS. All Hampton Graduates, Hampton Tradesmen, and Ex-students of the Special Committee of Arrangements. LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN But little interest was manifested in the case of the trial on the war the court room crowded. Mrs. Vaughan, grand mother of the accused sat next to him during the trial. The jury was quickly secured. Those FLORENCE JACKSON ey, Mv, H, May, P, M, Smith, Net selected were; Messrs, Thes, J. Wilson Powell, Samuel S. Ellert, James McSweeney, W. L. Carneal, Thos M. Hundley, C. W. Montgomery, John B. Taylor, Heder Bullington and Albert H. Floormoy. THE CAUSE OF HER DEATH All witnesses were excluded from the court room. Coroner Whitfield was on the stand for some time and the question as to the cause of death was debated. The Coroner would state only what he knew and his responses were of a kind to leave it open to conjecture as to just what was the immediate cause of death. The cause of this was due to the fact that other surgeons had charge of the case after the shooting. Ellen Graham was sub jected to a gruelling cross-examination. A TALL DARK MAN The mysterious part of the affair is the identity of the man in the case the man that Chris Jackson declares he saw in a compromising position with his wife and on whose account she went to her death. Outside of the fact that he was a tail, dark man the name of the individual remains a mystery and counsel did not make too great an effort to ascertain his identity. Ellen Graham swore that she did not know his name. ONE WOUND. Coroner Whitfield was the first wit RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1918 ness. He testified that the only wound in the body was in the front hear the left nipple. He made no autopsy, just held inquest. He did not know the direction of the bullet as Florence had been operated upon at the Hospital. Dr. Hutchman said he saw the deceased after the operation. The ball was found under the skin of the back. It entered just left of the middle line in front. The bullet passed through both lines of the stomach and the wound was sufficient to cause death. THE AMBULANCE DOCTOR. He saw no other wound that would cause death. The woman died November 14, 1917 at Virginia Hospital at 2 A. M. She was brought to the Hospital November 13th 1917 at 8 P. M. The bullet evidently went straight through. Dr. Howard was called. He is now practicing medicine in Petersburg, Va. At the time of the death of Florence Jackson he was ambulance doctor in this city. He was called to Ellen Cohan's house and he saw a woman lying on a bed. She said she was shot. He found a wound to the left of her abdomen. OPERATION PERFORMED Florence was down-stairs in the basement. There were quite a number of people in the house. He remembe- bleed the names of only L. M. Clarke and Policeman Hankins. The woman was conscious. She stated her name and replied to questions asked. The call came in a few minutes to 8 o'clock and it took about 15 minutes to reach there from the city home. In reply to the query of Judge Richardson, he stated that an operation was performed by Dr. Henson that night at the Virginia Hospital. The operation was performed for the purpose of check ing the internal hemorrhage. READ THE RECORD. Attorney Wendenburg wanted to know how the woman was dressed. He replied that she had on a corset cover, dark underskirt and a gauze shirt waist or dress. In reply to the query of a juror he spat that he did not see any powder burns. He could not state positively what was the cause of death. Dr. Whitfield was rearged by Commonwealth's Attorney George E. Wise. He was asked to read the record of the case. Attorney Wendenburg objected and the object ion was sustained. He was asked by Mr. Wise what was the cause of death Attorney H. M. Smith objected upon the ground that the Coroner had previously stated that he did not know of his own acknowledge the cause of death. THE TESTIMONY OF OTHERS. Dr. Whitfield stated that apparently the bullet was the cause of her death. Commonwealth's Attorney George E. Wise asked, "Did you get the statement in your record from Chris, Jackson in person? "I don't remember" was the reply. "If Chris, Jackson had told you that he shot his wife on account of finding her in a room with another man, would you have put it in your record?" "Yes," was the reply. Attorney H. M. Smith Jr. asked, "Is it not a fact that you are largely responsible to the knowledge of others for information?" In reply to Judge Richardson's query, Dr. Whitfield stated that he had served one year as Coroner. He was asked if a wound such as this woman had received would cause death, he replied. "Yes," I think it would." SUCH WOUNDS CAUSE DEATH. Most wounds of the stomach cause death. In reply to Attorney Smith's queries, he stated that he was not now a surgeon, but he had served in that capacity in the navy for a short while. At this point Commonwealth's Attorney Wise was excused to attend to matters affecting the grand jury, which was also in session. It was 12:45 P. M. before he returned. Mr. Fred Myers was called. He stained that he lived on LaburnumAvonue in Ginter Park. On the 13th of November, he was on Brook Avenue enroute (Continued On Fifth Page.) CHRIS, JACKSON Always Welcome There North Emporia, Va., April 4, 1918 —My Dear Mr. Mitchell, I am sending you $1.50 in which to pay for my Planet. It is the best colored paper I ever read. Your paper is always well come in my home. Rev. C. G. Cabell, pastor of the Rivermont Baptist Church, Leuchesburg, Va. has been conducting a very successful revival at the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond, Va. Miss Evelyn Henderson, of Baltimore, Md. was the guest of Mrs. Rosa Reese Tyree during the Easter holiday. Miss Henderson was the recipient of many courtesies while in the city. She left for her home last Tuesday. The Annual meeting of the Presbytery of Southern Virginia convenes on the 16th inst., in the Grace Presbyterian Church, Martinsville, Va. The opening sermon will be preached by the retiring moderator, Rev. A. A. Hector, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. Elder T. F. Archer will be the lay delegate to this meeting. THANKS IDEAL SOCIETY Richmond, Va., April 10, 1918. To The National Ideal Benefit Society Incorporated; A. W. Holmes, Presid. ident. I desire to thank you for your promptness in paying the death claim of my husband, Richard Ford. He was a charter member of the organization. His policy being number 15. I also wish to thank Twilight Lodge No. 1 in which he held his member ship for their kindness shown during his long illness and their promptness in paying him his sick dues, also the beautiful design seat at his funeral. I shall always be ready to do all that I can for the upbuilding of the Order and willwily recommend it for its promptness in meeting its obligations. Again thanking you and wishing you much success in the coming years for which success in the com-sincere prayers, I am. Yours in F. L. and P. SARAH A. FORD. 531 N. 4th Street. WANTED—A Housemaid to Cook and Clean for a small family of three, middle age, and to remain on the premises preferred. A reliable party can secure a good and permanent home. Ask to see the indy of the house. Apply between the hours of 5 and 8 o'clock P. M. 316 North Harrison street. THE OFFICIAL CALL In compliance with the agreement reached between the two factions in the National Baptist Convention for a permanent peace, and a reuniting of the two at the next meeting of the National Baptist Convention, and as only sixty days were given in which to ratify and carry out the instructions of the Commission a meeting is here called to meet at Hot Springs, Ark. on the 16th day of May 1918. The Board is composed of the officers of the National Baptist Convention, the Chairman and Secretary of each of the seven Boards, and the State VicePres. fro each state in the Union. Arrangements will be made for the entertainment of the members of the Board by the pastor of the Roan oke Baptist Church. E. C. Morris, President National Baptist Convention, R. B. Hudson Secretary. JOES JAYROY KNOWS Washington, D. C., April S. 1918. The Richmond Planet. John Mitchell Jr. 314 N. Fourth St., Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: Kindly furn shi me with a list of Negroes holding positions from the grade of clerk upward, and oblige. Respectfully yours, R. VERBROSE BARNES, 1530 Fifth street, N. W. If there are any colored persons holding positions from the grade of clerk and upward, we do not know it. Can any one give any information? This is a Democratic State Evidently, our correspondent labored under the impression that it is Republican. Editor. Mrs. Lucy Thomas Passes Away. Mrs. Lacey Thomas, a well known resident of South Richmond, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Graham, 1913 Decatur street, Thursday morning, April 4, 1918. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church last Sunday at one P. M. Rev. Dr. L. C. Garland, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, preached a very sympathetic sermon. Messrs. John and James Thomas, of Philadelphia were here to attend the funeral of their mother. COL. M. D. MEEKINS DEAD A telegram was received April 9th announcing the death of Col. M. D. Meekins at his residence 1405 45th street, Norfolk, Va. He was well known throughout the State. He was at one time Colonel commanding Second Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E. A., and A. Bureau of Information Manager of Bureau of Information; Night Watchman Y, M, C, A, Real Estate Agent; 100 acres of Woodland; 92 lots all in Hopewell, Va. Notary Public. See me for what you may want. A. D. RAGLAND, 32 R. R. Ave. Hopewell, Va. For Sale. WANTED—to sell a handsome side board that cost $175 for $65—also a Royal coking stove—Address B.—The Planet. Card of Thanks Richmond, Va., April 10, 1918. I take this means to express my sincere thanks for the faithfulness and kindness shown me by the members of Finance Fountain, No. 2399. U. O. True Reformers during my illness of six weeks. Mrs. Lula Bullock, 525 N. 1st St. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor of The Rehmond Planet, will deliver his famous address at the First Baptist Church, Fourteenth and Broad streets, Sunday, April 21, 1918, at 8:30 P.M. His M. Subject will be "The World War." The Sabbath Glee Club will reader excellent music the occasion. All are cordially invited. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Pastor Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Chairman of the Special Committee of Arrangements. CALL TO HAMPTON INSTITUTES SONS AND DAUGHTERS. All Hampton Graduates, Hampton Tradesmen, and Ex-students of Hampton Institute are requested to be present at a called meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the Armstrong- League, at Miss Mary E. William's residence, 716 N. Fifth street, on Monday, April 15, 1918, at 7:30 P. M. Business of interest and importa- tion to every Hamptonmate. Walter D. Jones, president: Mar garet L. Brooks, secretary. FLORENCE AND HER BABY CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cunningham, Jr. of 2021 Rainbridge street, South Richmond celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Friday night, April 5, 1918. The residence was brilliantly lighted and elaborately decorated with potted terns and flowers. The bride of twenty-five years ago was handsomely pawned in grey crepe de chine, while the groom wore the usual conventional black. The red glow of lights and the beautifully gowned guests presented a scene of loveliness. The silver presents were many and costly. The couple was well remembered by the many friends far away. Reoreshments were served abundantly until a late hour in the night, after which all left for their several homes wishing the couple a long and happy life. A Boy's Interest Ripley, Miss. February 25. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Dear Sir - You will find herewith enclosed $1.50 to cover subscription cost for your paper until July 23rd, 1918. I am only a small boy yet in my immature age. I can see the importance of all good colored people reading a paper of the Planet's description. Yours truly, TEDDIE GIBBS. PRICE, FIVE CENTS NEWSY BRIEFS FROM HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE —Mrs. A. D. Price is still indisposed and confined to her room. Mr. L. L. King paid a flying visit to South Richmond Easter Sunday. —The Third Liberty Loan has been launched and it is thought that the amount will soon be raised. —Mr. A. D. Ragland of Hopewell, Va., was in the city this week and called on us. —During 57 weeks of Submarine sinkings by the Germans, the British have lost 1,219 ships or 21,37 ships sunk per week. —The United States government is from three to four months behind in furnishing airships to the allies. —Portland Oregon has ordered the names of streets changed where those names are of German origin. Mr. and Mrs. Warner Nelson and Miss Estelle Nelson of City Point spent Easter Monday in South Richmond the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jones. —Director Lucius F. Cary has launched an educational campaign among the people of this city for the purpose of inducing everybody to eat less food in order to ship more food stuffs for the people of France, England and Italy and the other allied nations. Harry Newman, white went into the basement of his store to look for a leaky gas pipe on Wednesday, 3rd best. As he carried a suit in his hand he found it with the result that he was removed to the Virginia Hospital painfully burned. The explosion blew him through a doorway and rocked the building as though a dynamite bomb had been exploded. ```markdown ``` —Councilman John R. Grimes, who was thought to have been defeated in the Democratic Primary last Tuesday owing to an error in the count was found to have a lead of 22 over his opponent. —Sixteen barrels of whiskey were recently found in the Southern Express office here and the grand jury of the Hustings Court is seeking evidence to find out whether a true bill against P. J. Lemham would be justified. All of the parties concerned are white. —Colored soldiers will soon be removed from Camp Lee, Va., and quartered at northern points until they have been removed to vessels sailing for France. —The new site for the Armstrong High School presents a desolate appearance and there is no indication that the new building will be erected during the next five years. If the City School Board had its way no doubt week would commence next week. —The palatial home of Wm. B. Pizzini will be sold at public auction, April 17. '918. It is not announced whether the liquor in the cellar of the residence will go to the purchaser. —A movement is on foot to purchase Literature of colored authors for distribution among colored soldiers at army posts. Massachusetts has ratified the Federal Amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors in this country. Twenty-five more States are needed to do the same thing in order to make the legislation effective. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker has decided not to permit the further publication of the names of the American soldiers killed or wounded in France. The relatives of the men over there are protesting against the order. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Jackson of Chicago, Illinois, spent the past week visiting their mother, Mrs. Elia Jackson, of North First street. They also spent two days visiting the 8th Illinois Regiment, now the 32nd S. A. and his Alma Mater Hamilton Normal and Industrial host tute. They will leave Monday. After spending a day with relatives in Washington, D. C., they will return home. The Board of Addermen of New York has passed an ordinance forbidding the waste of food by persons, firms or corporations and fixing the penalty at a sum not exceeding $50.00 or imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding ten days. 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Ploasant of Lonis- fana a telegram of protest against tho lynching of a Nogro In the Court Houso yard at Monroe, La, on March 16, ‘The Agsoctation's telegram calls attontion to tho fact that Us fs the third protest which tt has been com- peliod to make against Iynehings in Louisiana within the last six weeks involving altogether five Negroes lynched on threo separate occasions and that no reply to the Association's provious requests for Information or public statement as to Louisiana's altitude toward these lynchings had been made by Governor Pleasant... Similar tolegrams wore sent to the Chambers of Commerco of Now Or- leans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Monroo. ‘Tho tologram follows ; 3 Mareh 18, 1918, Hon, R. G, Pleasant, Governor, Baton Rougo, Louisiana. Sir: Assoclated Press dispatehes of March 16/roport that George Me- Neel, a Nogro, suspected of a crime Dut nofthor tried nor found guilty, was lynched in the Court Houso yard At Monroo, Louisiana, on the above date, ‘The National Association for tho Advancement of Colored People, composed of ropresentative citizens map Hothorcos, nddyesses you for the Hird timo within tix® weoks™ co" wake, inthe name of its one hundred branchos and ten thousand members, for whom it spoaks directly, and ip tho namo of tho Inw-abiding’ eltizens of the whole country, what stops Loulsiana proposes to take to vindt- eato her law. On Fobruary sixth, we addrossed you concorning tha lynching of one Negro, on March sixth, concerning tho lynching of three Negroes, — No roply has beon mado to us nor have we seen any statemont In the public press which would indieato your ap- preciation ax Governor of the State of the position in which Louisiana’s mob actions place the nation at this time when national prestize abroa demands high regard for kuy and or- dor at home. Does Louisiana wish the nation and her own thonsands of colored soldiers. now serving their country in the bate for democracy, to un- dorstand that sho will not’ protect black mien acensed of erime and that mobs may visit their vengeance up- on Negroes without let or hindrance by the constituted authorities of your Stato? What shall we inform’ the Howspapers who receive our press service regarding Louisiana’s atti- tude? —John Re Shillady, Seeretary, National Association for the Advance ment of Colored People. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. A Now Court at City Point, Va. City Point, April 11, 1918.—Grand Worthy Counsellor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived hero last night in a driving rain to set up a femalo branch of the Order of Knights of Pythias, In the party were Miss M. Is. Chiles, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds and’ Dr. ¥. TR. Jofferson. ‘Tho candidates nad as sembled at tho Samaritan Hall, which was roached throtigh much mud. Still 28 persons were there to be initiated. ‘hey wede attired in white. The work proceaded and all wero dclightod. Mrs. Lucy Petors of Petersburg, Va., Deputy Grand Worthy — Counsellor, through whose efforts tho court was organized nad arrived earlier in tho ovening. ‘Tho following officors were Install od: by Grang Worthy Counsellor Mitch cll; Worthy Counsellor, Mrs, Rosan nit’ Jonkins; Worthy Inspector, Mrs. Liuiey Jackiton; Worthy Inspectrix, Mrs. Rebecca Jackson; Orator; Mrs. Susie Ford; Register of Decds, Mrs, Mary Overton; Register of Accounts, Mrs, Slyvia Brown; Receiver of Depos its; Mrs. Plorence —Tamsford; Sen ior Dircctress, Mrs. Bessie Murphy; Junior Directress, Mrs. Cora Harris} Conduetress; Mrs. Mary King Assis tant Conductress; Mrs. Wille Ann Short; Herald; Mrs. Malinda Battle Protector; Mrs. Hien Boyd; ‘rus tees; Mrs. Bertha Moody; Sir George Weatherspoon; Sir Rouben Lunsford. After the initiatlon addresses were delivered by the visitors and a boun teous repast wound up the evening's coremontes. Grand Chancellor Mitch- oll and his party left here shortly after 10 o'clock for Richmond. | J J . _ a a Ki a | a ury Justifies Him in Killing His Wife--One Day Con- r = a o . = sumed in the Trial--Witnesses Testify as to Details. 1c i) ee = a ee ‘|The Man in the Case Under Discussion-«-Able Counsel Argue after, i Judge Richardson Delivers the Charge to the Jury. ne | Chris. Jwckson, etar ged witty te in} murder of his wife, Florence was ac- | "ess. Hs fene ftod that the aniy-wounl a j aa ‘THD OFFICIAL CALL, : NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! ys | City last Monday night after the jury [held inquest. He did not know the Re: Pies Shieh os: reached between the two factions in ‘The R’chmond Planet, will deliver ‘gs | had deliberated about fifteen min- | direction of the bullet as Morence o as the National Baptist Convention for, his famous address at the First Bap- or | utes. had been operateg upon at the Hos e DE Ds vicsennns nenna.aond no. reuniting! (isl Church, Rourinanth and Reset Tho trial of Chris, Jackson, charg- ed with the murder of his wife, Flor. once, Tuesday night, November 13th 1917 at Ellen Graham's residence 541 Brook Ave, wis hogun in the ftustinge Court, Motiday, April 8, 1918 at 10 A, M. His Honor, D. ©. Richardson pre sided. Chris Jackson stood up while Clerk Waiter ‘Christian read the long indictment. He entered a plea of “Not Guilty." He was representeq by Hon, MH. M. Smit, Jr. Hon. L. 0. Wen: denburg and Attorney J. R. Pollard “(cplored) Commonwealth’s Aktorney George E. Wise represented the prose seution. | LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN. Bur little interest was manifested Sreddes cast Ute Cine to thine We tho cours room erowded. Mrs. Vaughan, grand mother of the accus: od sat next to yim during the trial. The Jury was auiekly secured, ‘Those ee | Pe oe ae Fee SS PRR | ae Pp | Le J Oe ee P| ie ae be ae 5 8 ee Pe FLORENCE JACKSON ey, Alv. Th. May, P.M. Smith, Net selected were: Messrs. Thos. J.” Wil son Powell, Samucl S. Enett, James McSweeney, W. 14. Carneal, ‘Phos. M. Hundley, G. W, Montgomery, John B. aylor, Heber Tutlington” "and Albert Hf." Plournoy. THE CAUSE OF TER DEATH, All witnesses were excluded from the court room. Coroner Whitfield was on tho stand for some time and tho question as to the cause of death was debated. The Coroner would state only what he knew and his ro pies were of a kind (o leave it open to conjecture as to Just: what was the Immediate cause of death. ‘The eanse of this was due to the fact that other surgeons had charge of the case after the shooting. Ellen Graham was sub Jecteq to “a gruelling cross-exam'na tion, A TALL, DARK MAN. ‘The mysterious part of the affair is the identity of the man in the ease the man that Chris Jackson declares he saw in a compromising position with his wife and on whose account she went to her death. Outside of the fact that he was a tall, dark man the namo of the individual remains a mys tery and counsel did not make — too great an effort to ascertain his ident ty. Elen Graham swore that she did not know his name. ONE WOUND. Coroner Whitfield was the first wit ness, He testified that the only wound in the body was in the front near the loft nipple. He made no autopsy, just held inquest. He did not know the Gireetion of the bullet as Florence Rad been operate upon at the Hos pital, Dr. Hinehman said he saw the deceased after the operation. ‘The ball was found under the skin of the back. It entereg Just left of the middie Tine in front. ‘Phe butlot pass cd through both lines of the stomacn and the wound was sufficient to cause denth, THE AMBULANCE DOCTOR Ho saw no other wound that would cause death. ‘The woman died Novem ber 14, 1917 at Virginia Hospital at 2A. M. She was brought to the Hos Pital Novembor 13th 1917 at 8 P. M. ‘Tho bullet evidently went straight through. Dr. Howard was called. He is now practicing medicine in Peters burg, Va, At the Lime of the death of Florence Jackson he was ambulance doctor in this city. He was called to Elen Geahamts house and he saw a woman lying on a bed. She sald she was shot. He found a woung to the left of ber abdomen. OPERATION PERFORMED. Florence was downstairs in the basement. ‘There wero quite a num ber of people in the house. He remem hered (he names of only I, M. Clarke and Policeman Hankins. ‘The woman was conscious. She stated her name and replied to questions asked. ‘The call came in a few minutes to § o'clock snd it took about 15 minutes to reach there from the city home, In reply to the query of Judge Richardson, he stated that an operation was perform ed by Dr, Henson that night at the Virginia Hospital. ‘The operation was performed for the purpose of check na the fntemmat homorriiage: RBAD THE RECORD. Attorney Wendenburg wanted — to know how the woman was dressed. He replied that she had on @ ‘corset cover, dark underskirt and a gauze shirt waist or adress. In reply to the query of a juror he stated that he did Not sce any powder burns, He could not state positively what was the cause of death. Dr. Whitfield was re catleg by Commonwealth's Attorney George BE. Wise. He was asked to read the record of the case, Attorney Wendenburg objected and the object ion was sustained, He was asked by Mr, Wiso what was the cause of death Attorney H. M. Smith objected upon tho ground that the Coroner had previously statod thay he dig not know of his own acknowledge the tause of death, THE TESTIMONY OF OTHERS, Dr. Whitfield stated that appar--- ently the bullet was the cause of her death. — Commonwealth's Attorney ,George BH. Wise asked, “Did you get the statement in your record from Chris. Jackson in person? “I don’t remember” was the reply, “If Chris. Jackson had told you that ho shot his wife on account of finding her in a room with another man, would you have put, it in your record?” “Yes.” was the reply. Attorney If. M. Smith Jr, asked, “Is it not a fact that you are largely responsible to the know)- eige of others for information? Tn reply to Judge Richardson's query, Dr. Whitfield stated That he had served one year as Coroner. He was askeg if a wound such as this wo- man had recotved would causo death. He replied, “Yes.” T think it would.” sucIT WOUNDS CAUSE DRPATIT Most wounds of tho stomach eause death. In reply to Attorney Smith's queries, ho stated that he was not now a surgeon, but he had served in that capacity in the navy for a short while, At this point Commonwealth's Attor ney Wiso was excused to attend to matters affeeting the grand fury. which was also in session. Tt was 12:45 P. M, before ho returned. Mr. Fred Myers was called. Ho stated that ho lived on LaburnumAvenue in Gin tor Park. On tho 18th of Novembor, he was on Brook Avenne enrouto (Continued On Fifth Page.) ah a a oe ae Peat set ieerie ne ta CoG " Pee Ok aie Perea aaa Hae aye ae FN RAEN So celal RE ASEN ANG Foo Sea CREA ENELL AUREL TU Lae Na Pee ec! RIES Beat a Bea ° Bey ae Oo Oe heh her acs, Eo OCC RUN Rabu, Selened ) acs one FeO Utah RAR Gd Pe ee ny ee eeu eee be eee PRU A ORE one COE SOU AER CHRIS. JACKSON North Emporin, Va., April 4, 1918, —My Dear Mr. Mitchell, 1am sending you $1.50 in which to pay for my Planet. It is the best colored paper I ever read. Your paper is always wel- come in my homo, I remain yours as over, G. WH. GAIN. Rev. C. Gi. Cabell, pastor of the Rivermont Baptist. Chureh, Lyneh- burg, Va. nas heen conducting a very successful revival at the Zion Baptist Chureh, South Richmond, Va. Miss Rvelyn Henderson, of Ratti more, Md. Was tho guest of Mrs, Rosa ‘Reese ‘Tyree during the Easter holiday. Miss Henderson was. the recipient of many courtestes while in tho elty. She left for her home last "Tuesday. tgrraa apne 5 The Annual meeting of the Presby- tory of Southern Virginia convenes on the 16th inst. in the Grace Pres wyterinn Chureh, Martinsville, Va. ‘The opening sermon will be preached by the retiring moderator, Rov. A. A, Hector, pastor of the First Presby- torlan Church of this city. Elder FP. Archer will be the lay delegate to this meeting. THANKS IDPAL SOCIETY. Richmond, Va., April 10, 1918. ‘To ‘Tho National Ideal Benefit Society Incorporated; A, W. Holmes, Pres | ident. | I desire to thank you for your promptness in paying the death elaim oT my husband, Richard Ford. Ho was a charter member of the organi- zation. His polley being number 15. T also wish to thank ‘Twilight Lodgo No. 1 in whieh he held his member ship for their kindness shown dur ing his long Hines and thoir prompt hess In paying him his sick duos, also tho beautiful design sent at his fun eral. T shall always he ready to do all that T can for the upbuilding of the Order ang willingly recommend it for its promptness ih meeting its obligations, Again thanking you and wishing you much success in the com ing years for which success in the com sincere prayers, 1 am, Yours in F, Ls, and P. SAKAIL A. FORD, 631 N. 4th’ Street. WANTED—A_Housematd to Cook and Clean for a small family of three, middle ago, and to remain On tho promises preferred. A ro- Hablo party can secre a good and permanent homo. Ask to seo the lady of the house. Apply between the hours of 5 and 8 o'clock P.M. 816 North Harrison streot. THIS OPPICIAL CALL, In compliance with the agreement reached between the two factions in the National Baptist Convention for a permanent peace, and a reuniting of the wo at the next meeting of the National Baptist Convention, and as only sixty days were given in which to ratify und carry out the instructions of the Commission a meeting ds here by called to meet at Hot Springs, Ark. on the 16th day of May 1918. ‘The Board is composed of the officers of the Nationul Baptist Convention, tie Chairman and Sceretary of exch of the seven Boards, and the State VicePres. fro each state in the Uni ion. Arrangements will be made for tho enertaimment of the members. of the Board by the pastor of the Roan oke Baptist, Chureh. 1B. ©. Morris, President Nat jonal Baptist Convention, R. B. Hud: son Secretary, BONS ANY RODY KNOW? Washington, D. ©., April 8, 1918. ‘The \ichmond Planet, John Mitchell, Jr, 311-N. Fourth St. Richmond, Va Deak Sir: Kindly furn’sh ye with a list of Negroes holding Stato po- sitions from the grade of clerk up- ward, and oblige, Respectfully yours, R. VERBROSE BARNES, 1530 Wifth street, N. W. If there are any colored persons holding positions from the grade ot clerk and upward, we ilo not_know ft. Can any one give any informa. tion? 'Th's is a Democratic State. Evidently, our correspondent labored under the impression that it is Re- publican,—Kaitor, | Mrs. Lutey ‘Thomas Passes Away. Mrs, Luey Thomas, a well known resident of South Richmond, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, John Graham, 1913 Decatur street, ‘Thurs: day morning, April 4, 1918. ‘The funeral services were held at the Virst Baptist Chureh last Sunday al one P.M. Rev. Dr. 1, C. Garlind pastor of the Second Baptist Church: preached a yery sympathette sermon. Messrs, John and James Thomas, of Philadelphia were here to attend ‘the the funeral of thofr mother. COL. M. D. MERKINS DEAD. A telegram was received April 9th announcing the denth of Col. M. D. Meckins at his residence 1405 45th street, Norfolk, Va, Ho was well Known throughout the State. He was At one time Colonel commanding See ond Tegiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pything, N. A., S.A. B.A, and hi, Bureau of Information, Manager of Bureau of Information; Night Watchman Y. M. G. A., Teal Estate Agent; 100 acres of Woodland ; 92 lots all in Hopewell, Va, Notary Public, Seo mo for whut you may want. A.D. RAGLAND, 32 R. R. Ave, Hopewell, Va. ’ Wor Sale, WANTED—to sell a handsome side- hoard that cost $175 for $65—also a Royal copking stove--Address B.— The Planet. Card of Thanks, Richmond, Va., April 10, 1918. I (ako this means to express my sincero thanks for the faithfulness and kindness shown mo by the mem- hers of Finance Fountain, No. 2399, U. 0. ‘True Reformers during my {ness of six weeks. Mrs. Lula Bullock, 526 N. ist St. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! Hon, John Mitchell, Jv. Editor of The Rchmond Planet, wil deliver his famous address at the First Bap- Uist Chureh, Fourteenth and Broad streets, Sunday, April 21, 1918, at S:d0 P.M. THis subject will’ be, “Phe World War." ‘Pho Sabbath Gleo Club will render exceltont mu- sic for the oceas'on, AM are cor- dially invited (o attend. Rey, W.'T. Johnson, D, D., Pastor, Mrs, M. 1. Johnson, Chairman of the Special Committee of Arrangements, CALL TO HAMPTON INSTITUTE 'S SONS AND DAUGHTERS, All Hampton Graduates, Hampton Tradesmen, and Ex-stidents of Hampton Institute are requested to bo prosent at a called meot’ng of tho Richmond Chapter of the Armstrong Loaguo, at Miss Mary i. William's residence, 716 N. Fifth’ street, on Monday, April 160 1918, at 7:30. 2 M. Business of interest’ and Import: ance to every Hanptonian, Walter D. Jones, president; Mar- garet L. Brooks, secretary Bi OS cn sree is 1 Sls Sane eee i A pe f ca i ee sie ad be a oo A SS J LS er pv Lay ‘ i Rey | FLORENCE AND HER BABY. CELEBRATE SILVER WEODING Mr. and Mrs. James 1H. Cunning- ham. Jr. of 2021 Bainbridge street, South Richmond celebrated — their twenty-fifth wedd'ng anniversary on Friday night, April 5, 1918. ‘The residence was brilliantly lighted and elaborately decorated with — potted ferns and flowers. ‘The br'de of twenty-five years ao was handsomely gowned in grey crepe de chine, while the groom wore the usual conventional black. ‘The red slow of lights and the beautitully Kowned guests presented a scene of loveliness. ‘The silver presents were many and costly. ‘The couple was well remo bered by the'r many friends far away. Rofreshiments were served abundant ly until alate hour in the nisht, after Which all left for their several homes wishing the coupto a long and happy lite, A Boy's Interest, Ripley, Miss. February 25, Hon, John Mitehell, Jr., Dear Sir—You wilt fing herowitn enclosed $1.50 to cover subscription cost for your paper until July 23rd, 1918. Tam only a small boy yet in my inmature age. 1 can see the import- anee of all good colored people read ing @ paper of the Pianet's description, Yours truly, TEDDIE GIBBS. PRICE, riVE CENTS i —Mrs. A. Lt. Price is still indis~ Posed and confined to her room, Mr, L. L. King paid a fiving visit to South Kichmond Baster Sunday, —The Third Liberty Loan hag been luunched and it is thought that the amount will soon be raised. —Mr. A. D. Ragling of Hopewou, Va., was in the clty this week and called on us. —During 67 wecks of Submarino sinkings by_the Germans, the British have lost 17219 ships or 21.37 ships: sunk per week, —Dha United States govornment is from three to four months behind in furnishing airships to the allies. —Portland Oregon nas ordered the names of streets changed where those names are of German origin, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Nelson and Miss Estolle Nelson of City Point spent, Kaster Monday in South Richmond the guests of Mr, and Mrs. John nL Jones. —Director Lucius PP. Cary has launched an educational campaign among the people of this city for the purpose of inducing ‘bverybody to eat less food in order to ship more fooq stuffs for the people of France, Eng land and Italy and the other alliea nations, —Harry Newman, white went into tho basement of his store to look for’ 4 leaky gas pipe on Wednesiay, 3rd inst. As be carried a mete in nis haiid he found it with the result that he was removed to tho Virginia Hog- pital painfully burned. ‘The explosion blew him through) a dgorway and rocked tho building as though a dyna mite bomb had been exploded. —Councilman John R. Grimes, who Wats thought to have been defeated in the Democratic Primary last ‘Tuesday owing to an error in the count was found to have a lead of 22 over his opponent. Sixteen barrels of whiskey wero recently found in the Southern Bx- press office here and the grand jury of the Hustings Court is seeking ovi- dence to find out whethe: a true bill against P. J. Lenaham would he jasti fied. AN of the parties concerned are white, —Colored soldiers will soon be re moved from Camp Lee, Va., and quar tereq at northern points until they have been removed to vessels sailing for Franee. —'The new site for the Armstrong igh School presents a desolate ap- pearance and there is no indication that the new building will be orected during the next five years. If the City School Boarg had its way no doubt work would commence next week. —The palatial home of Wm. B. Pizzim will be sold at public auction, April 27, 7918. It is not announced whether the limor in the cellar of the residence will ge to the purchaser. —A movement is on foot to pur- chaso literature of colored authors for distribution among colored sol- diers at army posts. Massachusetts has ratified the Federal Amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors ‘in this country. Twenty-five more States are needeg to do the same thing in order to make the legisla-- lion effective. Seeretary of War Nowton 1D. Baker has decided not to permit the further publication of the names of the American soldiers killed or woung ed in France. The relatives of — tho men over there are protesting against the order, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Jackson. of Chicago, Minois, spent the past week visiting their mother, Mrs. Ella Jackson, of North First street, ‘They also spent two days visil’ng the Sth MMinois Regiment, now the 270th U, 8S. A. and his Alma Mater. Hampton Normal and Industrial Tnst’tuto. They will leave Monday, After spending a day with relatives in Washington, dD. C., they will return home. +The Board of Aldermen of Now York has passed an ordinanee forbid ding the waste of food by persona, firms or corporations and fixing the penalty ata sum not exceeding $50. 00 or imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding ton days. Some of. the laws now being passed — will X BRITISH SENTRY IN CAPTURED STATION. During the advance toward Cambrai the British took up many positions formerly held by the Germans, using their dugouts and sentry-boxes to good advantage. The German retreat was so hasty they had not time to destroy them. ERROR FEARED IN LYNCHING OF DISLOYAL MAN. Illinois's Mob Starts to Tar Prager, But Then Hangs Him. "INNOCENT" PLEA IS VAIN. Lack of Law to Punish Sedition is Blamed—No Proof of Victim's Guilt. Collinsville, Ill. April 5.—No arrests have been made so far for the lynching of Robert Paul Prager, suspected of disloyalty, which happened near here at an early hour this morning. Coroner Lowe will hold an inquest next Monday and meanwhile the local police will not act, although some per sons in the mob are said to have been identified. Mayor Siegel of this city said today he would cooperate with the State and county officials to the case but would take no independent action as the crime was committed outside of the city limits. Gov. Lowden and United States District Attorney Knotts have issued statements demanding the prosecution of the guilty parties and the State Attorney General will be reprinted at the inquest. No concrete evidence of disloyalty has been cited against Prager so far, and there is a feeling in some quarters that the mob may have made a serious mistake. TA RAND FEATHERS PLANNED Prage, who was 25 years old, and whose folks reside in Germany was taken from the jail by the mob which broke down the doors after they had overpowered the lone guard. It was learned today that the mob at first did not intend to lynch Prager but meant to give him a coat of tar and feathers and run him out of town, as had been done a few days ago to seral residents of towns not far from Collinsville. The crowd became angry when they were unable to find the tar and decided to hang Prager. Practically all of the lumber yards in the town were searched for tar, while the mob was leading the man through the streets. Suddenly one yelled, "Let' shang him!" The shout immediately was taken up by several hundred men and boys who made up the mob. It was not until Prager arrived at the crest of the hill overlooking the Mississippi river and the men began to tie the rope around his neck that he calized his danger. Before he was swung up to the tree some one in the crowd suggested that Prager might want to make a state ment of some kind. "Brothers you are making a mis talge. I am innocent." Prager exclaim ed, but his plea fell on deaf ears. Then he asked for a piece of paper and a pencil, and in a steady hand addressed a final note to his parents in Dresden Germany. The note, which is now in the hands of Coroner Lowe read as follws: "Dear Parents—On this, the 4th day of April, 1918 I must die. Please pray for me, my dear parents. This is my last letter and testament. Your dear son and brother, Robert Paul." The note was written in German. The letter is addressed to his father, Carl Henry Prager, York street, Dresden. THREAT OF MARTIAL LAW. Gov. Lowden of Illinois today issued a statement in which he declared that Madison county will be placed under martial law if there are any in dications that such a thing as transpired early today might reoccur. The announcement followed a conference which Gov. Lowden had with Attorney-General Brundage and Assisut Adjutant-General Shand. Both the Adjutant-General and the Attorney-General have sent representatives to Collinsville to make a thorough inves tigation of the lynching. State's Attorney Streuber of Madison county had been instructed to identify of persons in the mob ane, see that they are severely dealt with. Mr. Brundage expressed great indignation to Mr. Streub er. "This mob violence in the State must be suppressed," he said. "No matter what the motive such action is not justified." "Mob violence against persons sus speeched of sedition or treason in Illinois will not be tolerated," Gov. Low den declared. "The guilty persons will be brought to justice and martial law will be declared unless such demonstrations cease." "I have had a conference with the Attorney-General," the Governor con timed, "and his office and mine are cooperating fully to the end that the guilty persons he brought to punishment. He has already sent a deputy to the scene and a representative of the Adjutant-General's office has accompanied him. "Some weeks ago I issued a warning to the Sheriff and peace officers of the State that they must prevent violence against those suspected of sedition or treason, fearing this very thing." REFUSES TO MAKE ARRESTS Chief of Police Tony Staten when asked today if he was not going to arrest all of the men whom he believed to be implicated in the lynching declared he was not going to do any thing of the kind. He said further that any arrests would have to be made by the Sheriff of the county. He admitted that the names of a large number of the men who made u the mob are known. Mayor-Siegel telegraphed today to Senator Overman, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urging Senate Judiciary Committee, urging the immediate passage of the law imposition a severe penalty on disloyalty. It was his opinion he said, that the violence of last night was the result of neglect by the Federal Government to furnish this penalty. "We arrested a man charged with disloyalty last Sunday," he declared "but because of insufficient evidence under the present law we were unable to hold him. The crowd last night evidently believed that another disloyalist was about to escape and took the matter in their own hands. This deplorable act merely emphasizes the necessity for a drastic law to apply in such cases." So far as could be learned tonight the action of the mob was preemptious and no person as yet has stated any specific instances of disloyalty by Prager. He registered as an enemy alien at the office of the United States Marshal in St. outis on June 27, giving his occupation as a baker. He asked for a permit to enter all barred zones to seek employment. The permit was granted. It also was discovered that he regis- tered for the army draft on June 5 last and that in April 1917 he caused the arrest of a man on a disloyalty charge His friends assert he declared he was "all for America" in the war. The lynching had its inception it was said tonight, in a saloon on the outskirts of the city where miners from Maryville and Collinsville agh- ered. Many of them were foreigners who understood little English and it is believed the remarks of Prager were magnified with a tragic result. Rumors that quantities of powder had been hoarded in a mine by Prager and that in his home were found numerous incriminating maps also denied them by the authorities. CORONER TO PROBE LYNCHING OF PRO-GERMAN. Collinsville, Illinois Man is Taken From Home and Hanged to Tree SIX ARRESTS ARE REPORTED. State Officials Also to Take a Hang in Inquiry to Begin Monday. Collinsville, Ill., April 5—Formal investigation of the death of Robert P. Prager, who was hanged last night by a mob which accused him of disloyalty, will not be made until Monday, when Roy A. Lowe coroner of Madison County will hold an inquest over the body. Six men said to be ringleaders of the mob that lynched Robert P. Prager, here yesterday are in custody. This announcement was made tonight by the sheriff's office at Edwardsville. The prisoners have been hidden away to prevent the possibility of a jail delivery. Further arrests are expected tomorrow the sheriff's office announced. Chief of Police Staten, of Collinsville, declared today that the identity of a number of members of the mob was known to the authorities, but that the local police would not attempt to make arrests, because the crime was committed outside the city. Representatives of the State Attorney-General and the adjutant-general will be present at the inquest prepared to carry forward any measures deemed necessary to apprehend those who participated in the hanging. Mayor Siegel, in a statement to night, asserted that he had telegraphed today to Senator Overman of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging the immediate passage of the law in posing a severe penalty on disloyalty. It was his opinion he said, that the violence of last night was the result of neglect by the Federal government to furnish this penalty. "We arrested a man charged with disloyalty last Sunday," he declared, "but, because of insufficient evidence under the present law we were unable to hold him. The crowd last night evidently believed that another disloyalist was about to escape and took the matter in their hands. This deplorable act merely emphasizes the necessity for a drastic law to apply in such cases." The SPRING DRIVE is on, not on the WEB, but on RICHMOND REAL ELEVEN. I am on the FIRING LINE with MODERATE Colored People. Call to see B. A. CEPHAS, 5351-2 N. THE EXCELSIOR SCA FAIL TO DETERMINE VICTIM WAS DISLOYAL So far as could be learned tonight the action of the mob was precipitous and no person as yet has stated concrete instances of disloyalty by Prager. It is known he registered as an enemy alien in St. Louis, June 27, giving his occupation as a baker. He asked for a permit to enter all barred zones to seek employment. The permit was granted. It was also discovered that he registered for the army draft June 5 last and that in April 1917, he caused the arrest of a man on a disloyalty charge. His friends assert he was radical in his views on socialism, but that when the United States entered the war he declared he was "all for America." The mob idea had its inception it was said tonight, in a saloon on the outskirts of the city, where miners from Maryville and Collinsville gathered. Many of the men were foreigners who understood little English and it is believed the remarks of Prager were magnified with a tragic result. Prager was unmarried. He was born in Dresden, Germany and came to the United States in 1905. RUSSIA SUFFERS THE MOST! Her War Losses in Four Years Total 14,000,000 Men. Paris—(by mail)—Russia has passed her Calvary before mounting Golgotha. In four years of warfare lakes of blood have been spilled, 14,000,000 of her sons have been killed captured or wounded, and now her destinies are in the hands of workmen, soldiers and sailors, who constitute the soviets. Figures recently given out of Russia's losses in the war are more terrible than could be imagined and exceed to date the combined losses of all the other allies by a tremendous margin. Nearly 6,000,000 men have been killed in battle or died as the result of wounds; nearly 6,000,000 wounded and more than 3,000,000 taken prisoners. More than 40 per cent, of the wounded are either totally unfit or suffering from some infirmity that will prevent them from earning their living. One and a half per cent are blind. BLIND BEG FOR BREAD. In the larger cities of the empire long lines of those unfortunates are a daily sight, many of them robust youths, invading the public places and begging in the monotone of the sightless: 'Give us bread. Give us bread in the name of Christ.' Out of 3,000,000 prisoners more than 50 per cent are tubercular or in an incurable state. Adding up these figures will show that there are 10,000,000 either killed or unfit for work. An encouraging figure for the future prosperity of any country, even as vast as Russia and with its 180,000,000 population, a population which has now been reduced to 125,000,000 through the signing of German peace terms, and will undoubtedly be further reduced by the formation of more independent states before the situation finally resolves itself. SUFFER FOR OTHERS DEEDS The guillotine, promised by Trotsky, and which appears well on its way, cannot but add further losses to the once mighty empire. The still unchecked wave of killing and burning will contribute its bit. Assassinations are a matter of daily occurrence, but one of the saddest features is the Russian families who are living in foreign, particularly allied countries. They are being made to suffer for the deeds of their countrymen with whom they have no sympathy, nothing in common, and the r role is that of living martys, ostracised by their friends and treated with scorn by the people who refuse to understand they have suffered more from Russian treachery than perhaps any one else. A. M. E. FINANCIAL BOARD TO MEET NEXT WEEK. Washington, D. C., April 10.—Reports covering the 'dollar money' receipts of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for the fiscal year ended March 31 will be submitted at the annual meeting of the financial board of the denomination next Wednesday, when Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary will submit his annual report. The receipts totalled $223,000 last year, and it is not thought that there will be any diminution this year. The members of the board include, the Revs. M. W. Thornton, A. L. Gaines, T. H. Jackson, A. J. Carey, S. J. Roseborough, R. W. Dance, W. H. Edwards, C. H. Shelton, S. P. Johnson, J. E. Starks, J. D. Dennis, J. R. Ransom and J. W. Saunders. Announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with E. C. Meyer Jewelry Co. Number 21 W. Broad Street as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelty Co. in this city to employ a Colored woman as its representative. Wedding presents, diamonds, watches, silverware, pine and jewelry of all kinds, cut glass etc for sale. On visiting the store give Mrs. Waller the benefit of your purchase. Give her a call. THE EXCELSIOR SCALP FOOD THE EXCELSIOR SCALP FOOD Mrs. W. H. Callaway, President Excelsior Mfg. Co., Excelsior System of Hair Culture. Mrs. W. H. Callaway, President Excelsior Mfg. Co., Excelsior System of Hair Culture. 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It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail 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 SOR ESTABLISHED 1880 ADAMS AND BROAD Your subscription to THE RICHMOND PLANET is due. Have you paid it? If not, why not? 100 News-stand. SAVINGS BANK WRITE OR VISIT US AT NORTHWEST CORNER A. V. NORRELL, JR., Cashier. RAILROADS Richmond, Frederickburg & Potomac R. R. And to tree Washington and Boston, belly NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Street, Station, Richmond. FOR NORFOLK. 5:00 A.M. M. *9:00 A.M.* *3:00 P.M. M. *5:55 P.M. M.* *NORFOLK AND THIRD WEST: *9:20 A.M.* ARRIVE RICHMOND—From Norfolk: *11:10 A.M.* *9:45 P.M. M.* From the West: *13:50 A.M.* *Daily* *Daily except Sunday* *Sunday.* Office, 838 E. Main St. Phone, Mad. 487. ATLANTIC COAST LINE THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH Effective February 11, 1918 TRAINS HEAVE RICHMOND DAILY Florida and South: 8:20 A. M. and 6:17 12:45 A. M. For Peterburg: 12:46 A. M., 6:05 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 8:35 A. For Goldblatt and Fxyteville: 4:00 P. M. TRAINS ARRIVE RIGHIGH DAILY-6:00 A. M. , 6:45 A. M., 0:25 A. M., 8:40 A. M., 10:05 A. M., 11:10 A. M., 11:10 A. M., 11:10 A. M. , 6:06 P. M., 6:45 A. M., 7:45 P. M. Except Sunday. **Sunday only. and departure and connections not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH (N. B.—Following schedule figures published information and not guaranteed). 5:50 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:50 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all places South. Pullman bus pilot car. 8:06 P. M.—Except Sunday—Local for Chase & Fountain Junct. and intermediate stations. 8:09 P. M. Daily—For Daville, Atlanta and Nermingham with Pallman observation sleeping car. YORK RIVER LINE 4:15 P. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. 6:10 P. —Steam Train, daily except Sundays from 7:35 A. —Daily—Local to West Point. 7:35 A. —Daily—Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RIGHTON From South: 7:00 A. M.; 8:10 A. M; 3:50 P. M. and 8:50 P. M., daily; 8:40 A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 7:40 A. M.; 8:15 P. M. daily. From Steam Train from Brimont, daily except Monday. MAGRIDER DENT, D. P. A. 907 East Main Street Phone Madison 907 CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cincinnati, Loftville & West, ***1:50 p.**, ***0:30 p.** Main Line Local, ***8:35 a.**, ***6:15 p.** James River Line, **10:00 a.**, ***6:15 p.** Norfolk, Norfolk, ***8:20 a.**, ***12 a.**, ***4:00 p.** Old Point, ***8:20 a.**, ***12 a.**, ***4:00 p.** Newport News, Local ***7:00 a.**, ***6:15 p.** Newport News, Newport ***8:20 a.**, ***12 a.**, ***4:00 p.** Newport News, Old Point, ***8:20 a.**, ***12 a.**, ***4:00 p.** Newport News, Local, ***8:55 a.**, ***8:05 p.** From West: ***8:10 a.**, ***3:40 p.** Locals, ***10:18 a.** *7:55 p.** Locals, ***8:25 a.**, ***6:10 p.** James River Daily ***8:25 a.**, ***6:10 p.** **Daily** Excursions SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH Trains leave daily: 0 A. M., Norlina, local 1:10 P. M., Steepen Atlanta and Jacksonville; 0:40 P. M., Atlanta-Birningham special; 11:40 P. M. alepera Jacksonville; 2:42 A. M. Trains arrive 5:50 A. M., 8:15 A. M., 5:45 M. 0:60 P. M., 5:55 A. M. THRBE # --- ```markdown ``` FOUR Published every ctrday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 511 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 People, who live right will die the same way. Colored folks, it is a good time to pray now. You'll have to work any how. We are having hard trials and great tribulations but all things will come right bye and bye. Colored folks, save your money. Do not get alarmed or discouraged. Everything is coming out all right. They say that they will muster in the crap-shooters and the loafers for service in France in the next draft. What is being done last should have been done first. Men Fifty years of age and under are now being mustered into service in England. The Irish have troops at the front but those behind refuse to be drafted. The young men of the nation are in the army training to fight. While there it would be well for them to train their intellects for work in other fields. The war will not last always. They took the guns away from colored folks in the Southland a few years ago. They are giving them back. As to the shovels and the brooms and the picks and the axes, they have had those tools all the time. We look with some amusement up on the effort now being made by both the State and National Governments to cure evils simply by the enactment of laws, many of which are "returning to plague the inventors." Let no colored man falter in coming to the support of the government. Our enemies want us to criticise and hesitate in this hour of the nation's stress. Let us stand up like men and let us tell our troubles and demand our rights and privileges when it is all over. They charged Col. Theodore Roosevelt with making treasonable remarks. Now they are claiming that President Wilson's right hand man, Mr. George Creel is guilty of the same thing. They gave him a regular "ox-roost" in the United States Senate just Tuesday. Col. Theodore Roosvolt has objected to the drastic provisions of the Espionage Bill. Under its provisions a person criticising the President of the United States and his policies could be fined and incarcerated in a federal prison. It would make even the distinguished ex-President of the United States liable. Colored folks practice politeness. Instruct your children to be the same way. Teach your boys that lifting the hat from the head frequently will give the hair needed air and prevent baldness in old age. Raise the hat to white folks and to colored ones. It indicates good breeding and thousands of people haven't got that these days. Colored folks, think what you please but keep your mouth shut. It will keep you out of trouble. Thousands of white folks are now hemmed in just as we have been for more than fifty years. They are not permitted to talk. Trey are having a hard time of it, but we have become accustomed to this kind of treatment. Great Britain and France need two million and a half of United States troops. We have sent them to the coast cities and we have cabled them to send the ships to take them over. They have told us to build the ships. We are doing this, but in the meantime, Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has ordered the greatest offensive the world has ever seen. Only the United States can stop him and it will take several years in which to do it. The collapse of Russia was a ceylon the defeat of Italy a calamity (2015) The University of California Press. There is a consolation in knowing that the government is behind the banks, all of them and behind the railroads nearly all of them and all of the people and their assets are behind the government. People who think that the government can fail should remember Mexico with all of its disasters. It is running yet. In their anxiety to sell Liberty bonds, some of the orators have stated that dire results will happen to this government should Germany and her allies win the war. They urge the people to buy bonds in order to make success certain. It reminds us of the effort of some people to save souls by scaring the sinners nearly to death by tales about damnation and hell fire, forgeful of the fact that "God is love." As a result some people are apprehensive about their money and their property, when they have no just reason to be. The United States will be the richest country in the world with the possible exception of one as the result of the war. This will be so whether the British Empire and its allies win or lose. THE ILLINOIS LYNCHING The lynching of a German in Collinsville, Illinois has stirred the country in a way that the lynching of a colored man could not have done. Germany is liable to exact a reprisal. Lynching is unjustifiable. If the man could not be convicted in court of law he should be permitted to go free. Now they are trying to change the law so that anybody can be convicted just as they changed the law in dealing with black men. We did not expect to see the situation change so quickly. We note that the practicing of injustices upon the colored folks is loading to the infliction of injustice upon white ones. The lynching was a horrible exercise of in discriminate mob violence and if the newspaper reports are to be accepted at their face value, it would seem that the officials wore and are now sympathy with the lynchers. All colored folks are to do is to ro main loyal and watch the events now rapidly transpiring. Men and women living today will see the colored folks in possession of all their rights and privileges under the law. THE WAR IN EUROPE. The Allies are thoroughly frightened over the stupendous drive now being made upon the western front. A surging wave of troops have been martialled there by Field Marshal von Hindenburg and the fighting qualities of the French and British have been thoroughly tested. That they have been able to withstand the assault is surprising. Hundreds of thousands of the Germanic Allies have been reported killed and wounded as a result of the total disregard of the loss of human life. President Wilson is much worried over the inability to respond more quickly to the urgent call of the Allies. His great speech at Baltimore recently was intended to restore both courage and confidence to the sorely pressed Belgians, Frenchmen and Englishmen. They have suffered disaster after disaster. The action in choosing General Foch as the titular and actual head of the allied forces is recognized as being the direct result of President Woodrow Wilson's insistence that such a course be followed. It was an admission too that the French commanders are superior to the British in meeting the German monace. The question now arises as to whether the combined forces can hold out until material and over whelming American help arrives up on the scene of action. The message of the distinguished occupant of the White House was intended to convey directly to all parties concerned, both friend and foe the information that the American Republic is determined to see this war through to the end. Colored men are proving themselves to be an important factor in the contest. They are enlisting in all parts of the United States. If the war lasts long enough they will have won a place in the affection of the allied world. Despite the misrepresenta- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA tions and direct abuses. Ethiopia is stretching forth her hands unto God and unto man too for that matter. In due time the sunlight of right and justice will shine through the clouds of prejudice that have so long obscur ed the horizon and caused much de pression among one of the kindiest races of people upon the face of the globe. There is but one place to save money and that is in a bank. If you keep it in your house, with the way people are now, an undertaker and a cemetery will be your portion. Correspondent Wanted. Young man of good character wishes es to correspond with woman of same. Must be of light complexion good height, weight 150 or over good disposition. Answer Care Geo. Diggs, 1621 1-2 Arc'te Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Notice! Would like to know the whereabouts of Alexander Bates, first cousin of John H. Robinson deceased 10 years. His son last heard of in Richmond, Va, Henry Robinson, 152 Brook Street. WINCHESTER NOTES: Winchester, Va., April 9.—Mrs. Myrtha McKiney, of New York City is visiting Mrs. Bettie Coxen, of North Market street. Mrs. McKiney is the mother of the talented young actress, Miss Evan Robinson Hill, who is now playing with a prominent white company in the West. The funeral services of Miss Adna Channa Davis, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, of West Wolf street, were held at John Mann M. E. Church on Friday, April 5, at 3:30 P. M., Rev. J. A. Reid officiating, assisted by Revs. Dr. Lacy of Main Street Presbyterian Church, W. P. Fisher of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, G. O. Wing of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The deceased young lady was one of our most popular and beloved girls of our city. She was a lifelong member of John Mann, joining when she was quite small. She was also a member of the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor and a zealous and devout worker for her denomination. She was just entering into her birthday, having been born January 14, 1897. She died on April 3, 1918, age twenty years, two months and two days. She leaves in addition to her parents, the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Kate Hawkins, Mrs. Ida Hart, of Chicago, Ill., Mr. G. William Davis, of Harrisburg, Pa., Mr. Vandoran E., of Washington, D. C. and Marian Lumar, at home, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was a graduate of the Douglas Graded School and also completed a four year course in the Manassas Normal School. She taught school at Cedar Hill and Stephen City two terms in each place and at her death was a teacher at the Douglas Graded School, having started her second term when stricken by the grim reaper, Death. She also was quite talented in amateur performances, being a good singer and elocutionist. She was much sought after. She was also a member of the Oceana Club, being at one time secretary of the organization. The pallbearers were as follows: Messrs. A. Davis, Matthew Davis, Samuel Bannister, Eugene Carter, Lloyd P. Fisher, Floyd Finley, active. The honorary pallbearers were young men she used to teach at Cedar Hill. They had presented a petition for her to come to teach them again this year. Miss Hilda Jackson sang a beautiful solo at the funeral. She was a devoted daughter, a true frend and consistent Christian and a patient sufferer, looking always forward to meet Him there in the beautiful city, Who dooth all things well. We believe our loss is her gain and we can only add this, "Servant of God well done, the battle's fought, the victory's won." Mr. and Mrs. Davis wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during their troubles also for the lovely flowers. Miss Martha Williams has returned from Alexandria, Louisiana, where she has been spending the Winter months. Mr. John Williams, of South Stewart street has left for Washington, D. C., where he has secured employment. Mrs. Williams and children expect to join him soon. Mrs. Caroline Brooks underwent an operation for Appendicitis last week at Memorial Hospital. She is doing nicely at present. Rev. G. O. Wing preached his farewell sermon on Sunday night at St. Paul's Church to a large crowd. Mrs. Mary Allen is in the hospital suffering from a fractured rib. A good many of our Sir Knights motored to Berryville Sunday to turn out with Berryville Lodge. There was also a large crowd from Strasburg. Sir William Dixon, of Valley avenue has enlisted in the United States Army for active service and has been assigned to Camp Funston, Kansas. We now have four Knights in Uncle Sam's service. The Ladies Aid held their first meeting for 1918 at the M. E. Parsonage, on South Kent street, on Friday night. Mrs. Amanda Jordan is president and Miss Bettie Jackson's secretary. Mr. Lloyd P. Fisher has rented the Empire Theatre for Thursday evening, April 18, for his play, "Lights and Shadows." Mr. Fisher is sparing no pains to make it a success and insures the public a rare treat. Mr. Earl Evans, who has had lots of experiences in the show business, has been secured as stage manager for the occasion. We hope everybody will turn out and encourage our young genius and his qualified assistants, as the proceeds will be donated to a worthy cause. The show will start promptly at 8:15 P. M. Miss Rosa Harmon is confined to her home with a bad cold. Miss Mary Shorts, who lives on the corner of James and South Main, is recovering from a severe illness. $ 100 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE cost to you under our easy conditions. No extra charge for fancy, swell styles. no extra charge for extra big, extremo size dresses. belt loops, no extra charge for any- thing all FREE. Before you take an authority order, before you buy a suit or a dress, before you buy a jacket or offer. Acents of other tailoring houses that will open your eyes. We ask every answer to answer, every boy in long pants, every man, everywhere. No matter what you wear, we want you to use a letter or postal and say "Send Me Your New Free Offer" the big, new different tailoring deal. Costs nothing at all. Write to us this minute. Address KNICKERDOCKER TAILORING CO. Dpt. 718 Chicago, IL NEWSY BRIEFS FROM NEWSY BRIEFS FROM (Continued from the first page.) look ridiculous in about two years from now. —Coroner J. M. Whitfield has reported that an average of one suspicious death each day occurs in this city. It is impossible to tell whether the persons just died from ordinary causes or some one "put them out of the way" for some other causes. —The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia will hold only a two day session this year. The annual encampment will in all probability be abandoned due to present conditions on the railroads. —A demand is now being made for the coining of a six-cent piece and also a two-cent piece. —They are having anti-draft riots in Quebec, Canada. Many lives are being lost and much property is being destroyed. Since the seizure by this government and that of Great Britain of Dutch vessels over the protest of the Dutch government, Germany has re fused to permit Spanish vessels to ply between Spain and the United States. It is feared that this shipping will also be seized by the same governments. The British report says that the British have regained Ayette in France and the German report says that they still hold it. The Americans believe the British and the German--Americans believe the German report. Grocers charging more for food supplies than that allowed by the Food Administration should be reported to the offices of that Department in the Custom House Building. —Arrangements are now being made to settle up the affairs of the Savings Bank, Grand Fountain, U. O. of True Reformers. Judge Beverly Crump of the Law and Equity Court has direct ed the Commissioner to make a report forth with and when this is done checks will be issued to the depositors for the balance in hand. The amount to be distributed will aggregate seventy thousand dollars. —A sensation took place April 4th when Charles F. Murphy and his associates in Tammany Hall quit the dining room of the Hotel McAlpin where a dinner was being given by the Young Men's Democratic League and to which Senator Owen, Democrat of Oklahoma had been invited. By some strange coincidence the Senator failed to put in an appearance. Many white officers in command of the American troops in France have been removed and given other assignments on account of inexperience. While sitting in the offices of Thomas Wheelwright, President, of the Virginia Railway & Power Co., Robert A. Vaden, white Secretary, Treasurer of the Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works Corporation April 2. 1918 he suddenly collapsed and he fore a physician could reach him he was dead. FOURTEEN SONS NOW IN ARMY Goldsboro Colored Father of Thirty- Five—Blessed Four Times by Quartets. Greensboro, N. C., March 19. George Borden a Negro of Goldsboro has the distinction of having fourteen sons serving in the United States army in this country and France. Borden is the father of thirty-five children, twenty seven of whom are living. His first wife presented him with fifteen children the second twelve and his present wife is the mother of eight, the youngest of whom is twenty-two months old. His first wife, on three occions gave birth to four boys at one time and his second wife gave birth to three boys and one girl at once. BOY MEETS DEATH IN APART MENT ELEVATOR. Willie Richardson, colored eighteen years old of 218 East Clay Street was caught yesterday afternoon in the elevator of the Monroe Terrace apartments at Laurel and Franklin streets and instantly killed. From what could he learned in regard to the accident the blame for the mishap lies entirely upon the dead boy. Detective Sergeant Thurman who was detailed from police headquarters to investigate the accident found out that about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Rich ardson came in and asked if a Mrs. Anderson lived there. Arthur Clay, the porter asked him to walt and that he would try to find out. While Clay had his black turned it seems that Richardson jumped in the elevator and started it off. In some man nor he was crushed to death. State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Death Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (£25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at the N W. Corner Sixth and Duvall Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 to $3.00 per week. THE JOINING FUND IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD., Grand Chif, 1208—134th Street, Larchmont, WI. C. F. HUBBARD, Grand Chof, 1292—13th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager N. W. Cor. 9th and Budsel St. Richmond, Virginia. WSS Headquarters 25cts. Will Start You $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $100. will make you feel like a Millionaire. 1869 WE LOAN MONEY ON REAL ESTATE We sell property. We will help you to save your money. Our Safety Deposit Boxes will AFFORD Protection to your valuables. Mechanics Savings Bank, N.W. Cor. 3d and Clay St. Richmond, Virginia. TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. To elevate $ _{0} $ the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflictions, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the principles of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we are a merit. In whatever light opponents should choose to regard our externals. We at long. WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA THE MUSEUM misgiving as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE$^{10}$, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon those three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to demonstrate with those who wander from the paths of restitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this enward march and we will do you good. --- SATURDAY.....APRIL 13, 1918 CHRIS. JACKSON ACQUITTED (Continued From First Pago.) home walking alone. SINKING TO THE GROUND Just before he reached the house at 541 Brook Avenue, he heard loud talking and then a shot. He saw a woman falling. She said, "Get a doctor. I am shot. I saw a man with his hand in the pocket of one coat. He walked off and then he started to run. He did not know who the man was. The woman was in the yard. In reply to the query, "What was the woman doing when you reached the house?" he replied, "she was sinking down to the ground. I went to Saun der's drug-store and called the ambulance. WHAT FLORENCE WORE There was plenty of light for the electric light is just on the outside, "Did you see a gun or a pistol?" "No." "Could you identify the man?" "No." Attorney Wendenburg asked, "Was the woman undressed when you saw her?" "She had on a corset cover and a black skirt. Her arms were bare. My opinion is that it was an underskirt." Did she have on any shoes or stockings?" "I am not sure about the stockings, but she had on no shoes. In reply to queries, he said that he passed this house four or five times daily. A STAR WITNESS. He did not know whether or not this was an assignation house, but he did know that there were some along there. Archer Thomas was placed on the witness stand and asked where he was on the night of November 13th. He stated that he lives at 513 Smith street about three blocks from Brook Avenue. He stated that he went to 541 Brook Avenue on the 13th between 7 and 8 o'clock to get her to wash a suit of overall for him. In reply to queries he said that his daughter, Mary Thomas was there. Florence Jackson and her son Willie. He did not see anyone else. CURSSED ELLEN GRAHAM. Florence was sitting down eating supper. "Was she dressed?" "I don't know," was the reply. I saw a man sitting in the front room. The lamp was burning. I do not know who the man was. Florence Jackson went in there after finishing supper. He explained the location of the rooms. "Did you see Chris, Jackson?" "Yes." "Which way did he come in?" "I don't know." "What did he have in his hand when you saw him?" "A pistol." "Did he say anything when he came in?" He said to Ellen Graham, "G-d— you, if you don't get out of the way, I'll shoot you." "Where was Florence?" "She was in the front room saying she felt bad." WENT THROUGH BACK WAY Did you see her get shot? "No." "Where did you go?" I went out the back way and came around in front of the house on Brook Avenue. At this point the case was suspended while grand jury handled several true bills, after which the case was resumed. Archer Thomas said he had lived at his present resident since July 16th. He had only one daughter. She did not live with him. She was living on Oak Street, with a woman, named Martha Lucas. He did not know the number of the house. HAD SLEPT THERE The place is near down by the branch. "Where did you come from?" "North Carolina." "What, place?" Rocky Mount." "What time do you get off from work?" "5 o'clock." "Who does your washing and cooking?" "I cook for myself." "Have you ever eaten at Ellen's?" "Yes once or twice." "Have you ever slept there?" "Yes." "How long?" "Two months, year before last." "How many rooms has she?" "Two rooms." "Where did you sleep?" "In the kitenen." "Did you sleep on the stove or on the bed?" "On the bed." "Are you Ellen's affinity? "No sir." "Do you know what an affinity is?" "No, sir." "Why did you say, No?" "I thought you meant somebody who goes with her." A WORD ABOUT THOSE OVERALLS "Why did you go around there that evening?" "To get her to wash a pair of overalls for me." "Did you carry them with you?" "No." "Why?" "I didn't know whether she could do them or not?" "How long were you in the house?" "About 15 minutes." "Who lives upstairs?" "I don't know." "Was the door open when you went there?" "No Ellen let me in. I went through the front room to the kitchen." "Who went in the front room with you—alone? What became of Ellen?" "She went with me." "Was any body in the front room when you went through?" "No." THE MAN IN THE FRONT ROOM "Who was in the Kitchen?" My daughter, Mary Thomas, Florence Jackson and her son, Willie." "What did you do?" "I sat down. Florence was eating supper." "What was she doing there eating supper?" "I don't know." "How long did it take her to eat eat her?" "I don't know." "Was she dress ed? "She had on all of her clothes except her hat. Florence went into the front room. I looked through the door and saw a man sitting in the front room. THE KITCHEN DOOR. "How did he get in there?" "I don't know." "Did he take any of his clothes off while you were there?" "No." "Was the kitchen door locked?" "No." "Don't you know the door was locked?" "No." "Don't you know the door was locked and Jackson split the door trying to get in?" "I don't know." "Who was he shooting at?" "I don't know." "How long was it from the fine Florence went into the front room and the shots?" "About a minute." "How many times have you been there since the shooting?" "Three or four times." POINTED QUESTIONS. "Don't you know this house is an assignation house? "No sir." "Is Elen your friend? "No sir." "I just dropped in to talk to her." "Did you see Chris, when you came in the back way?" "No sir." "What else did this boy do in his excitement? "He came in with a pistol in his hand." "Did he break any windows? "Not while I was there." "What do you know about a note that Ellen sent by Will lie to Florence to meet some man?" "Nothing." Attorney Smith then asked, "Weren't you in the yard when the shots were fired? "No." Attorney Wiso asked. "Did this happen in the basement? "Yes." was the reply. Court took a recess until 3 P. M. ELLEN GRAHAM'S TESTIMONY. Ellen Graham at whose home the shooting took place testified that Archer Thomas, Florence Jackson and a man who came to the house to see Florence were there at the time. When questioned as to the name of the man she said that she did not know. The boy Willie was out playing she said. Willie came in after the man was gone. Chris, Jackson came in and shot twice in the hall. She held the door and Chris, went around in the yard and broke out some windowpanes. She then went in the front yard. Florence said, "Chris has killed me." She said to her, "Get up and she said, "I can't save my life." LIVED AT ST. JAMES AND JACKSON In reply to the question if Florence had on any clothes she said, "Yes, all of her clothes, except cloak and shirt waist which were laying in the yard. She had known Florence for quite a white. Before coming to her house, Florence lived at St. James and Jack son streets. Hannah Davis lived there with her. In reply to the question as to who let the man in the front room to see Florence, she replied, "I did." She did not know how Chris got in the house. Chris went to the back window and broke out the panes. SHE PUT OUT THE LIGHT Ellen said that she put out the light. In reply to the question as to whether or not Chris was drunk, she replied that she did not think so. She thought he was crazy. She held the kitchen door. Florence unlocked the front door and went out after Chris. She said no one lot in Archer Thomas. He came in himself. When he came in, she was in the kitchen. He came down the hall into the kitchen. Florence came in before Archer Thomas. There were three persons there. Florence, Archer and herself and Ellen said she let the man in afterwards, who wanted to see Florence. DIDN'T SHOOT AT THE MAN In reply to the query, if she had ever seen the man before, she said that she had not. "Did Chris, shoot at the man? "No" was the reply "he shot down the hall." The man had come in and was asked to wait in the front room a few minutes by Florence. The attorneys caused Ellen to contra dict herself in many instances. She was asked if Ellen Thomas was there that night. Ellen replied that she was not. The attorney conquered with the remark that Archer said that she was, but Ellen Graham declared that she was not. THE CORONER'S REASON She was asked if Florence had on her hat, "No. "Cloak?" "Yes." "A gentleman, who was passing said she had off all of her clothes, hat, cornet and undershirt. Do you contradict this?" was the question of the counsel, "Yes." was Ellen's reply Afforney Wendenburg then stated that the Coroner had refused to put Ellen Graham on the stand at the inquest for the reason that she was such a liar. Ellen emphatically declared that she had never talked with the Coroner. THE MAN IN THE CASE. She insisted that, the statement was true, even after she was faced by the Coroner. Upon further questioning, it was brought out that the mysterious man in the case came to Ellen's home in the day-time and let the note which note with five cents she gave to Willie Clark to take to his mother. Willie came back and stated that Chris, had taken the note. She was asked if she did not tell the man to write the note and sign her name to it. "No." was the reply, Judge Richardson asked her what time did the man first come to her house on the day of the shooting. She replied that it was early in the evening. THE ADMISSION OF THE NOTE It was a long time before the shooting. There was a long contention over the admission of the contents of the note at this point. Attorney Wendenburg called the attention of His Honor to the fact that Ellen said that the man said to Ellen send the note and tell Florence to come that night to see him. She was asked if the man told her the note was calling for Florence to come to her house? he replied in the negative. She said he asked her name, when he was writing the note. She did not tell him to come back but he said that he would come back. CHRIS. KNOCKED HER DOWN. She was asked if Chris, knocked her down. She said that he did. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA but counsel countered with the state ment that Archer Thomas and said that he did. She replied, "Well, he didn't." She was asked why she let the man out through the back way, if there was nothing wrong. She ro replied that she did not know. She was asked if she worked for Archer. She said. "Yes." She admitted that she washed his under clothes and his over-alls. CONTRADICTED HERSELF OFTEN "Did you cook for Archer?" "No, he cooked for himself," Policeman Clarke was called, but stood aside in order to permit Coroner Whitfield to again testify as he had to leave the city to testify in another case. Coroner Whitfield testified that Ellen Graham con tradicted herself so much that he would not put her on the witness stand. In reply to the question as to the reputation of the house, he said that he only knew what policemen told him. Upon being questioned the Coroner told in what respect Ellen Graham had contradicted herself. AN EMPTY SHELL. Policeman Clarke said, "I was called to the house and found the woman lying on the bed. The ambulance came and took her to the hospital. I went to the station house to get a statement from Jackson to the effect that he had intercepted a note and had gone to the house where he had shot her in the yard. Next day I went to the house looking for bullet holes and I was unable to find anything except an empty shell in the yard." "Did you know Florence Jackson?" "Yes I knew her that is I saw her when she came out of the pentitlary. NAMED THE MAN THERE. This statement caused apparent sur prise among some of the jurors. "Did Chris, say who the man was in the house?" He told me it was ——(He gave the name of a prison whose connection with the case has been the subject of much comment.) "Where did he make this statement?" "At the station house. Chris, said that Florence followed him out into the yard and was going to kill him and then he shot her." Attorney Wendenburg asked him, how long had he known Florence Jackson. He replied, "Not long." "What was her reputation?" "A dangerous woman." "So it is a fact that this man, Jackson gave himself up shortly after the shooting?" "Yes." Policeman Wiley said he knew very little about the case. Chris. Jackson told him about the note and he also named the man that was in the room with his wife Florence It being the same man whose name was connected with the case. He said that Florence came running towards him and he was afraid she would shoot him. Ellen Graham was recalled to the stand and after a few questions was told to stand aside. Willie Clark was called. It was admitted that he carried the note so he was not required to testify. Miss Mary Cheesman testified that she worked at Second and Grace Sts. She told about the note. She was cook and Chris, was chauffeur and his wife was maid. She saw Chris give Florence a note. After reading the note Florence torc it up and threw the pieces in the coal hod. "How long did she remain after reading the note?" was the query. "about ten or fifteen minutes," was the reply. "What kind of temper did Florence have?" I don't know, but I saw her throw a flat iron at Chris the evening she was shot." THE BOY'S FATHER Willie Clark, father of the illegitimate mate son of Florence Jackson was asked, "Where do you work?" "On the Steamer Berkley." "How long have you known Florence?" "Since 1907." "You went with her?" "Yes." Are you father of the child?" "Yes." "Was she dangerous?" "I don't know. She threw an axe at me and she stabbed me in the head with a knife." Mr. Wise enquired. "Do you know this house 641 Brook Avenue?" "Yes." "What kind of house do people say it is?" "I don't know. The axe was thrown at me about five years ago. I had stopped going with her." EDITOR MITCHELL TESTIFIED TOO. Editor Mitchell was asked as to the general reputation of the house. He stated that it was bad. He explained that the pieces of the note were brought to him by Attorney J. R. Pollard and after much effort he had succeeded in putting the pieces to gether. He explained that he had put them together since he had been in the Sheriff's Office. He handed the pieces carefully to Attorney Pollard and they were again passed to Editor Mitchell, who read them as follows: THAT FATAL NOTE. "Please come down here tonight by 7 o'clock the man will B—to see you where was to see you Sunday. From Ellen. He was asked what became of the pieces after he had put them together and he stated that he had returned them to Attorney J. R. Pollard. Attorney Pollard took the stand and testified that he had gotten the torn pieces from the police officer. Russell E. T. Walker had testified that he knew Florence when she lived on St. James and Jackson Streets. He had visited the house. NOT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. He did not know anything about the shooting and he was not in the neighborhood when it took place. He was not at Ellen Graham's house at any time. Chris, Jackson was called to the stand. He said "I am 21 years of age. Was 21 on the 7th of February, 1918. I live with my grandmother at 28 W. Leigh St. My father was head barber at The Jefferson. My mother and father are both dead. I was married June 25, 1917. I first got acquainted with her after I was shot and came out of the hospital. I got acquainted with her in February, 1917. I was shot by Charles Saunders. I was shot through the lungs and kid noys. THAT PENITENTIARY RECORD I did not know that she had been to the penitentiary when I married her. I got a position as a chauffeur, I did not know that she had an illegitimate child. She told me she had been married. I got her a job at Dr. Boices. I was fond of my wife. I loved her. I love her now." Chris was crying now, but he went on with his recital. After marrying her, we got on all right until October. She grab ed a chair and hit me with it. It was the night before the boys went to Camp Lee. THE BEGINNING OF TRCUBLE. She ran a hat-pin at me. The day before she was shot, she shoed a flat iron at me. He then explained his trouble with Charles Saunders, when he was shot in the back. "I was in the hospital three months," he said, "and I stayed in my home two months. On November 13th, 1917 I had just gone down to First and Broad streets to get a paper for the boss, when I saw some boys fighting. The little boy. Willie came up to the car with a note and reached over and gave it to me telling me to give the note to my wife but not to open it. GAVE THE NOTE TO FLORENCE. I gave the note to Florence. She read it and tore it up throwing the pieces in the coal scuttle. I went to the house that night and I saw a man at the Second story window watching. My wife got there before I did. There was a bright light in the front room and in the back room. I went L.to the hall way down stairs. A man was coming down the steps. I crouched in a corner. I did not know what the man was going to do. He knocked on the door an Ellen came out. LOCKED THE DOOR. He wanted to cut some wood. Ellen told him to lock the back door when he came back. When he came back he locked the door. My wife went out the front way and when she came back a tall dark man came in with her. They went around through the front room into the kitchen. My wife and this man then went into the front room. I looked through the crack in the door and saw them on the bed. Chris, described in detail the scene of how he fired through the door and when he did so the light went out. RAN OUT THE BACK WAY "The man ran out the back way. I fired again. I broke out all the glass in the back windows. I went to the door. My wife came in the doorway and raised her hands and said 'Shoot, you G—D—S—of a B—. Then she came in the yard and advanced to wards me. I fired to strike her in the legs, but she advanced on me. She said that she would kill me if it was the last thing she did." Under cross-oxamination he testified that Florence was dressed. She was in her underskirt. Her cloak was around her. Her shoes were unlaced, her stockings hanging down, her coat was off and her shirt waist was off. She was older than Chris. A RIGID CROSS-EXAMINATION Commonwealth's Attorney George E. Wise subjected Chris. Jackson to a rigid cross examination. He was not asked the name of the man he saw in the room with his wife. Two officers had testified that he told them the name and both of them had called the name in the presence of the Court. Chris Jackson admitted that he had taken "a woman of the lowest type" one who had served time in the Virginia penitentiary and one who had lived in a disproportionate house into one of the most respectable families in this city. ACQUITTED BY THE JURY. He stated that he did not know her reputation and character and that he not only loved her then, but that he loved her now. When he retired from the stand, counsel for the defense and prosecution proceeded to prepared instructions for the use of His Honor. Attorneys Smith and Wendenburg were absent from the court room for some time. When they returned, it was decided to argue the case. In less than twenty minutes after the case was submitted to the jury a verdict of acquittal was rendered and thus ended one of the most unique and sensational trials that ever took place in a court house in Virginia. Mr. Davis Entertained. —Mr. James Davis, formerly of "Old Manchester" but now of New York city was most delightfully on ternailed at the home of his relatives Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James, 1513 Decatur street on Thursday night, April 4th. Among the friends and relatives present were Misses Ruth Payne, Marian Mozel Robinson, Helen Green Mrs. Amanda Johnson, Pearl Harris, Messrs. John Goosby, James Green, R. L. Haden, James Henderson Ed gar E. and John R. Cogbill. The guest enjoyed themselves with minor games and side-splitting jokes throughout the evening. The table was tastefully set with many delicacies of the season to satisfy the inner man. By-the-way Mr. Davis is a "red-capper." Mr. E. H. Higgins, Station Master of the Penn., Station N. Y., under whom Mr. Davis is employed enjoys the distinction of being a friend to the colored man. Mr. Davis entertained the Messrs. Earnest Baker, Earnest Brown and O'field Wilkerson of Jersey City the night before he left for his home town. As the wee sma hours of morn crept in the guests left for their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. James good luck and Mr. Davis a pleasant trip on his return. For Sale in Amelia County, the Garden Spot of Virginia. Farm of 100 acres on sand clay road. 9 roomed house insured empty for $1 000. Half mile from colored school and Church. Immediate possession. Price $8 000. One half cash, balance to suit, or 6 percent off for all cash. Owner Box 168 Aarrelle, Va. FARMVILLE NEWS This entire community and adjoining counties were completely shocked when the news arrived here that Alphonso Allen of Buckingham county who was in the U. S. service at camp Upton, N. Y., had departed this life. Mr. Allen joined the United States army at Camp Lee in November. Five weeks ago, after a slight attack of the Mumps he was transferred to Camp Upton. Only two weeks ago he was in the big War Saving parade in New York city, but shortly afterwards was taken seriously ill with pneumonia and died April 3rd in one of the hospitals in New York, Sunday on the 5:45 train his remains were accompanied here by one of the Government Clerks and met at the station by the Red Cross society, the Mothers' Council B. Y. P. U. and a host of friends The Eulogy took place Monday 12 o'clock at Mt. Nebo Church before a vast out pouring of people. Rev. Jacob Randolph officiated. A beautiful floral design given by the Red Cross and Mothers' Council was presented by Dr. A. S. Mason. We felt assured while we were honoring the body here Angels were honoring the soul in the great beyond. Mr. Allen was a fine young man at the age of 26 and was admired and loved by all who know him. He was here six weeks ago the very picture of health shaking hands with his many friends and no one thought that the end was so near at hand. He is survived by a mother four brothers and three sisters. Hon. T. C. Walker was in our city last Monday. Mr. George Sanders from V. N. I. I., Petersburg spent Easter here. Mr. Joe Madden of Main street was called to his home in Luray last week to attend the funeral of his brother. Madame Shaw of Philadelphia gave an excellent concert at the First Baptist Church last Friday night. Miss Estelle Bland of Va. T. S. and C. Lynchburg is home. Mrs. Marie Clark of Hill street, who has been indisposed for several weeks is out again. Mrs. James Pegram and daughter of East Orange, N. J. are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Tufus Murrell. Mrs. Mary Griffin Branch, Mrs. Sarah Price, Mrs. Dinah Miles; Mrs. Bettie Matthews; Mrs. Mary Wood son and Miss Estelle Price are still on the sick list. The funeral services of Mrs. Jennett Anderson who died April 2nd in Stanford, Comm., were held at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Jacob Ruf dolphio officiated. She caves a husband Mr. Paul Anderson, father; five sisters; and three brother besides a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Mary Pettit left Monday to spend a few days in Richmond. Mrs. Annie Gibson Phillips left Thursday for Hopewell. A great revival is going on at Race St. Baptist Church. Several of our boys were and Sunday from Camp Lee. All are expecting to be transferred to the Northern camps very soon. WANTED Colored Laborers FOR WILLIAMSBURG AND HOPEWELL TIME AND ONE-HALF TIME FOR OVERTIME. APPLY AT ONCE, DU PONT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, 622 EAST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VA. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Blues and Reds met last Friday night at the Y. M. C. A. Building and it was a high time. General Ball had blood in his eyes looking for General Slaton. Watch the battle. The new time did not delay the work of the class for the explanation on the Sunday school Lesson last Satursday. The attendance was good and Dr. W. H. Stokes was at his best. Last Sunday was a crowded day for service with the boys and men of the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. the workers were out to the special meeting for workers at the Y. M. C. A. Special memorial services were held in the penitentiary by the women in memory of the workers who have fallen in death. The hour was very impressive and our General Secretary Scott C. Burrell was encouraged to press forward. The crown is given only to those that hold out to the end. 10 A. M. the inmates were visited by the committee under the directions of Chairman Dunn. 4 P. M. the boys crowded the building to hear Committeeman George W. Howell who spoke to the boys. Subject: Loving od. The singing led by master Daniel went to the heart. A large number of men was out to hear Rev. R. A. Jackson, pastor of the St. Phillip E. 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Do not forget the New songs. Come with the other man. Governor Westmoreland Davis will address women and men Sunday May 5th, 3:30 P. M. at the 5th St. Baptist Church. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., will introduce the Governor. Special music by the choir. Devionals by Dr. T. J. King the pastor. All women and men are invited. Do a com mittee. Every home is asked to have special payer for the Y. M. C. A. DONORA NOTES. Donora, Pa., April 8.—Sunday was communion at First Baptist Church. J. C. Taultire filled the pulpit both services. The services were well attended. Mr. Wostley McDavid and Mr. Stonowall Jackson were callers in Monoson Friday, April 5. They returned and reported having a fun time. Mrs. Allen Thompson is very ill at her home, 229 Allan avenue. Mr. William Owens was a Pittsburgh caller Wednesday the third. Mr. Owens met many friends, while in the city. Mrs. Fosta Nealy is sick at her home on Linden street. Mr. John Hall was in Pittsburgh visiting his sister, Mrs. Nellie Edwards. Mr. Henery will soon be around selling ice again. Mr. P. Saunders, a well known resident of Donora and a friend to all who know him, will soon take his departure to reside at Finleyville, where he has purchased a farm. Messrs. G. L. Grey, Robert Conduff George Saunders, R. Simmons, R. Kennedy and Albert Reed spent the evening of April 2, with Keystone Lodge, No. 6, I. B. P. O. E. of W., of Washington, Pa. Mr. Stephen Parrish is very sick. Capt. D. L. Reynolds is somewhat better at this writing. Miss Bessie Porter has been sick with LaGrippie. Mrs. Lizzle Williams is very sick with Pneumonia at her home on Meldon avenue. Mrs. Ethel Logan, of Monessen, Pa. was a Donora caller Saturday, the sixth. For your fresh news, people, read The Richmond Planet. It is one of the greatest papers that ever went to press. Anyone having notes please give them to the boy when he calls, or send to Box 916, C. P. Real. The Modern Priscilla Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Law, April 4. After business was transacted a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Anna Reed, April 18. Mr. Manual Thompson, of Monongahela, Pa. has accepted the position as salesman for the Davidson Furniture Company of this town. Mr. G. L. Gray has put a new glass front in his barber shop. It looks nifty. Mr. Isaac Minney has resigned as steward of the Orloite Club, West No. 1, 544 Meldon avenue. Mr. D. Griffey succeeded him. Mr. Ernest Shears and Gilbert McGill, of Washington, Pa. were callers in Donora, Sunday, April 6. Mr. O. T. King and C. W. Davenport, of Monongahela, Pa. were callers in Donora, Sunday. Messrs. Thomas Anderson, Joe Johnson, William Jones, Willis Johnson, Percy Randolph, of Monesson, Pa. were callers in Donora last Sunday. The Baltimore Club met Sunday afternoon with R. D. Bennet in the chair. Business was transacted in brief. The club numbers forty members. Their Easter Ball was a success. Major C. P. Beal was sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Samuel Goodson through The Richmond Planet. He was a former citizen of Roanok, Va. and knew Mr. Goodson well. Any one coming to town and want- PIVE Oaks, Pa., May 14, 1917. posed you will find 25 cents for a box of S SKIN WHITENER. It is wonderful ion. Yours truly, CHARLES WESLEY MYERS. It on the original DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP. advanced. It is 25c each. At your sect upon receipt of the price. FACTURED BY Y CO. Atlanta, Ga. ing baggage hauled, see Mr. Jonas Hall and he will deliver to all parts of the town. Major Parrish has accepted the position as night porter at the Hotel Indiana. He is an expert porter. Mr. Ruffin Wright, night porter at the Irondale Hotel has left on a honeymoon trip for Pittsburgh, Pa. Cleveland, O., Philadelphia, Atlantic City. He will return to Donora. Mrs. Julia Anna Edwards died at her home at 467 Eightth street, April 2, 1918, age sixty-five years and one day. She was ill only a few hours, death resulting from Paralysis. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and of Excelsior Court, No. 352. She was the widow of the late John T. Edwards and leaves three sons and two daughters, Roy and Bruce, of Donora, Daniel, of Ravenna Ohio and Anna Mae and Pecholin, at home. She also leaves five grandchildren, a brother, a sister, and her mother, who is about one hundred and ten years old and lives in Pittsylvania county, Va. Mrs. H. Priest, of Ravenna, Ohio is visiting in Donora. Mrs. Nello Edwards, of Pittsburgh was a Donora caller last week. FULTON NOTES Sir Thomas Nelson, 1000 block on Denny street and Sir Elijah Henderson, $000 block on Nicholson street, members of Fulton Lodge, No. 42, are very sick. Sirs, do your duty toward them. The educational meeting at the Union Level Baptist Church was well attended and it is said by good judges that Rev. T. C. Martin delivered one of the best sermons they have ever heard from the said divine. His text was, "The Open Door." Miss Beatrice J. Whiting was present and spoke in the interest of the educational campaign. Rev. N. B. Brown, pastor of Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, at 11:30 A. M. preached the funeral of Mrs. Mary Morton, one of his most faithful members, who died April 4, 12 A. M. She was a great Christian character. The Davis-Armstrong League will hold its regular meeting, Sunday, April 14, 1:30 P. M. at Rising Mt. Zion Church. The League has secured Dr. J. A. C. Chandler to speak to the citizens of Fulton, Sunday, April 28, 3 P. M. at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The public is invited. B. J. Whiting, president; M. H. Foster, secretary. Miss Hattie Allen left Monday for Philadelphia, where she will spend the Summer. Mrs. Mary Plummer White, formerly of Richmond, now living in Washington, has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Plummer, 1101 Denny street. At the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, April 7, 11 A. M., the pastor Rev. William Harris preached a wonderful sermon on Education, which was followed by a short talk by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr. At 1:00 P. M. the funeral services of Mr. Austin, 715 Denny street were conducted, the pastor officiating, Besides a widow, Mr. Austin is survived by two daughters, two sons and a host of relatives and friends. His untimely death came as a great shock to his many friends in Fulton and other sections of the city. Mr. Sylvester Dunston, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Mrs. Della Braxton, Mrs. Susie Carter and Mr. Walter Henderson are still indisposed. Great interest is being manifested in the evangelistic services now being conducted in Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. Kemp who is doing the preaching is much graftified over the results of the meetings which are attracting crowds. As a result of the meetings it is expected Rising Mt. Zoin, Mt. Calvary and Union Level will gain a substantial increase in new members. SIX SATURDAY.....APRIL 13, 1918 DANVILLE NEWS. Danville, Va., April 9.—Monday evening of last week Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, of Broad street entertained in honor of their sister, Mrs. Berdela Quinn and Mrs. Virginia Powell. The evening was pleasantly spent with games, puzzles and jokes. Mrs. Nannie Johnson and Mrs. Fannie Woolrich, of Cleveland street left the city last week for points North. We hope for them on their trip much joy and profit. There was great rejoicing last Tuesday among the citizens of color especially among the members of the N. A. A. C. P. when Mayor Wooding gave his decision in the Bowles-Averett case. Policewoman Bowles on Saturday, March 30, pelted Mr. Sam Averett with his billy unjustly. His excuse for the act was Mr. Averett gave him 'back talk.' The policeman was fined $20 for assault and Mr. Averett $2.50 for obstructing the sidewalk. As soon as Prof. J. T. Page, the president of the Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. heard of the trouble he sought the cause. Learning that Mr. Averett was being handled unjustly, he at once secured counsel for him in the person of Lawyer W. P. Allen. The association was notified and each member grew interested. At the trial Tuesday morning, the courtroom was crowded with the best white citizens, pastor and board members of the Main Street M. E. Church, of which Mr. Averett is sexton, the right thinking colored citizens and the officers of the Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. scored a victory, in that it rendered first aid in Mr. Averett's behalf. The Danville Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. is not yet two months old but it is working. The active part it took in the above mentioned case is enough to convince every one that it is worth while. Will you become a part of the National Association? It needs you. Miss Carrie Herford of Cleveland street is improving. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Delina Watkins is expected out in a few days. Lieut. Vaup Brown has returned to Camp Funston, after spending a few days in the city. Rov. J. R. Cooper will not go on the mission field. First of this year a call came to Rov. Cooper to go and labor among the Baptists of the State of Virginia as a field missionary. Last Sunday he informed his congregation that he would abide with them. Rov. Cooper has also refused the call to the pastorate of a large church in the Eastern part of the State. The pastor and congregation of the Trinity Baptist Church are planning a battle with sin and the lower world. The battle will start April the 14th. Every Christian is urged to join in the fray, that the devil may be put to flight. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge has returned from Lynchburg, Va., where she went to accompany Mrs. Maria Chaffin, who has been very sick in this city for some time. Mrs. Chaffin is gone to be with her son, Prof. James P. Chaffin. The Danville Athletic Club met at the residence of Mr. Edward Doswell last Friday evening. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent. The Club regrets the leaving of one of its strongest members, Mr. W. P. Yancey. Mr. Yancey offered his service to his country. He left Saturday for Camp Sherman, Ohio. Mrs. Eva Cornick, Matron of St. Paul Industrial School, Lawrenceville Va. spent the week end with Mrs. W. F. Grasty, Gay street. Dr. G. W. Goode and Rev. W. F. Grasty, Ph. D. were called to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon to assist in the installation of the pastor, Rev. K. S. Logan. Mrs. Lula Town's house caught fire one day last week. Little damage was done. Mrs. Lawrence, of Winston-Salem, N. C. was the guest of Mrs. Millie Miller, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Grastrgr spent Daster in Greensboro, N. C. Mr. Lindsay Williams and Miss Gracie Budgett were married in February. Announcement, Wednesday evening, April 10, 1918, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Anna Martin, Spruce street. Mrs. Millie Wilson, of Cleveland street was called to Clarksburg, Va. Monday, on account of the death of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan, of Broad street are very ill at this writing. At a meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Monday evening in interest of a patriotic rally for this city, the citizens of color were not overlooked. Present at the meeting were, Drs. G. G. W. Goode, S. Moses, W. F. Grasty and Rev. J. R. Cooper. All of these were given a hearing. Things are changing in Danville. Let us pray that right may prevail. At the four-minute speaking contest held at the Wentworthland High School last Monday, Robert Craft won first prize and Tessie Motley the second. Mr. Abner Jones, of Gay street, made a visit to Durham, N. C. to see his mother, Mrs. Silvia Williamson. Mrs. Annie Ivey Davis, of Roanoke Va. is home. Her many friends will be to know that she is sick. Deacon William Robertson, of Van Buren street is on the sick list. Mrs. Fredia Martin, of Sycamore street d'ed Sunday evening, and the funeral took place Wednesday, three P. M. from the Loyal Street Church. She was a member of the Unity Tent. Mr. Fred Johnson departed this life Tuesday evening. His funeral was conducted from the Loyal Street Church Thursday. The Pythians turned out in large numbers Dr. W. H. Harrison has bought a two-story dwelling house from Mr. John Hickenbotam, 115 W. Third St. E. L. Vaughan, 10 Martin Street. R. L. Motley, on Holbrook street, it is being remodelled. He will also have a sub-drug store. Those on the sisk Ist: Mr. Waverly Harraway, Mrs. Fannie Carter, Mrs. Bertha Noble, Mrs. Janetle Bailey, Miss Mattie Smith, Mrs. Martha Luck. Rev. G. W. Goode will attend the Sociological Congress in Birmingham Alabama this week. Parsquintia, a play given by the senior class of the Westmoreland High school, Tuesday evening was a success. The auditorium was packed. Mrs. Carr e Harrison took the leading role. Prof. W. F. Grasty has been reappointed to teach the Summer Normal, also two of the public school teachers, Mrs. Ada E. Buford and Mrs. Lula Williams, Mrs. Buford will be with Prof. Grasty at Rocky Mount, Va. Mrs. Williams with Prof. Briggs, at South Boston, Va. TAKE YOUR VACATION AND SUMMER SCHOOL WORK AT THE SAME TIME. In going away this summer to do the work required by the State Department of Public Instruction why not go where you can combine com fort and pleasure with profitable study. Such a situation is that of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute. It has a faculty that is thoroughly com potent and in addition to this it is located in the mountains where the climate is ideal for study. Write today for bulletin to E. A. Long, Conductor, Cambria, Virginia. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my sister, Rosetta Gabbins, formerly stenographer for the True-Reformers. Any information will be thankfully received by Private Low's Gabbins; 372 Regiment Co., G. 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This exclusive photograph from the Cambrai battle was made by a German aviator during his observation flight over the battle line. He was brought to earth by a British plane and when his photographic negatives were developed by the British Photographers they found this remarkable picture. The British tanks during the heat of action formed very distinctively as can be seen by the picture a gigantic question mark and unquestionably the aviator wondered what next would happen. THE CELTIC MAKES PORT; TWO LINERS ARE SUNK. Men on Carlisle Castle and the Alessandra Reported Safe. Boston , April 2.—Sinking of the British steamer Carlisle Castle, presumably by a German submarine while on a voyage from this country for a foreign port was reported in shipping circles here today. Boston exporters notified marine underwriters that they had been advised of the loss of the vessel. The ship was under charter to the Cunard Line and carried war supplies. She was of 4.325 gross tonnage, was owned by the Union Castle Line and was built at Newcastle, England in 1913. New York, April 2.—Tre Carlisle Castle left an Atlantic port January 27 and was torpedoed on February 10 in the English Channel, according to officials of the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company her owners, in this city today. She carried a crew of 52 all of whom were save except the fourth engineer who was killed at his post. The Carlisle Castle was 400 feet long and 53 beet beam. --- The Italian Steamship Alessandra a vessel of 2,432 tons, gross register, has been sunk by a German submarine off the Island of Madeira, according to advises received in marine circles here today. The crew was landed last Saturday at Funcheal. The Alessandra was last reported leaving Gibraltar for New York. The big White Star Line Steamship Celtic which was trepoed a day or two ago while on a voyage to the United States has reached a British port safely. The White Star Line to day received a cable message reading "Celtic safe." This was taken to mean that the Celtic had returned to her port of departure or some other British port. Information that the Celtic had been a victim of submarine attack was received here yesterday. She is one of the biggest transports in allied service. The Cottie is of more than 20,000 tons and her destruction would have been equivalent to the loss of a half dozen vessels such as ordinarily fall victim to the German submarines. Officers of the White Star Line here felt confident she soon would be in commission again. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VERGENIA BANKING A Liberty Bond is as safe as the government and the government is as safe as are the people behind the government. For one to fail, it must be necessary for the other to fail. 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VIRGINIA—In the Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond, the 12th day of March 1918. DABNEY ELLETT .....Plaintiff, against SUSIE ELLETT .....Defendant, The object of this suit is for the plaintiff to obtain a divorce A vincule Marimonii from the defendant on the grounds of wilful desertion and aban donment. An affidavit having been made and filed that Susie Elllett the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virg inia an that her last known place of abode was Philadelphia Penn. It is ordered that she appear here with in fifteen days after the que publice of this order and do what may be neces sary to protect her interest in this suit. Teste;— W. E. DUVAI, Clerk, Hustings Court. Part II. VIRGINIA—In the. Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of January, 1918. HERBERT MAYO..... Plaintiff, against ALMA MAYO..... Defendant. IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, upon the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that the said Alma Mayo, do fendant, do appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. Teste; -LJTHIRB LIBBY, Clerk. J. HBNRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. 9. No1 TRADE MARK Guaranteed Pure and Reliable COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. Protect Yourself By Taking JEFFRIES NO. 1 COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS, 30c—60c—$1.10 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengthens the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it, write to THOMAS TARB JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist 214 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express The Agricultural and Technical College SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO DO SUMMER WORK. NINETEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Beginus June 24, 1918 and Contiues Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Pleasant Surroundings Registration Fee for New Students, $2 Registration Fee for Old Students, $1 Persons preparing to lodge on the campus are advised to secure lodging in advance by sending, at once, their Registration Fee. For terms, courses of study, and other information, address PRESIDENT DUDLEY, A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL, Greensboro, N. C. SEVEN BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY THE PLANET ROOSEVELT EMPHATIC IN HIS CRITICISM COLONEL DENOUNCES PROVISION IN THE DISLOYALTY BILL NOW PENDING. Kansas City, April 5.—The Kansas City Star publishes the following editorial: CITIZENS OR SUBJECTS. (By Theodore Roosevelt.) In a self-governing country, the people are called citizens. Under a despotism or autocracy the people are called subjects this is because in a free country the people are themselves sovereign, while in a despotic country the people are under a sovereign. In the United States the people are all citizens, including its President. The rest of them are fellow citizens of the President. In Germany the people are all subjects of the kaiser. They are not his fellow citizens, they are his subjects. That is the essential difference between the United States and Germany, but the difference would vanish if we now submitted to the foolish or traitorous persons who endeavor to make it a crime to tell the truth about the administration when the administration is guilty of incompetence or other short comings. Such endeavor is itself a crime against the nation. Those who take such an attitude are guilty of moral treason of a kind both object and dangerous. WHERE LOYALTY IS DUE. Our loyalty is due entirely to the United States. It is due to the President only and exactly to the degree in which he efficiently serves the United States. It is our duty to support him when he serves the United States well; it is our duty to oppose him when he serves it badly. This is true about Mr. Wilson now, and it has been true about all our Presidents in the past. It is our duty at all times to tell the truth about the President and about every one else, save in the cases where to tell the truth at the moment would benefit the public enemy. Since this war began the suppression of the truth by and about the administration has been habitual. In rare cases this has been disadvantageous to the enemy. In the vast majority of cases it has been advantageous to the enemy, detrimental to the American people and useful to the administration only from the political, not the patriotic standpoint. The Senate judiciary committee has just recommended the passage of a law in which, among many excellent propositions to put down disloyalty, there has been adroitly inserted a provision that any one who uses "contemptuous or slurring language about the President" shall be punished by imprisonment for a long term of years and by a fine of many thousand dollars. This proposed law is sheer treason to the United States, under its terms Abraham Lincoln would have been sent to prison for what he repeatedly said of Presidents Polk, Pierce and Buchanan. Under its terms President Wilson would be free to speak of Senator-elect Lennox as he has spoken, but Senator Lennox would not be free truthfully to answer President Wilson. It is a proposal to make Americans subjects instead of citizens. It is a proposal to put the President in the position of the Hohenzollerns and Romanoffs. GOVERNMENT BY THE PEOPLE Government by the people means that the people have the right to do their own thinking and to do their own speaking about their public servants. They must speak truthfully, and they must not be disloyal to the country, and it is their highest duty by truthful criticism to make and keep the public servants loyal to the country. Any truthful criticism could and would be held by partisanship to be sturring or contemptuous. The Delaware house of representatives has just shown this. It came within one vote of passing a resolution demanding that the Department of Justice proceed against me because in my recent speech in Maine I 'severely criticised the conduct of our national government." I defy any human being to point out a statement in that speech which was not and which was not patriotic, and yet the decent and patriotic members of the Delaware legislature were only able to secure a majority of one against the base and servile partisanship of those who uphold the resolution. CALLS IT UNCONSTITUTIONAL I believe the proposed law is unconstitutional. If it is passed, I shall certainly give the government the opportunity to test its constitutionality, for whenever the need arises I shall in the future speak truthfully of the President in praise or in blame, exactly as I have done in the past. When the President in the past uttered his statements about being too proud to fight and wishing peace without victory and contending that we had no special grievance against Germany I spoke of him as it was my high duty to speak. Therefore I spoke of him truthfully and severely, and I care nothing whether or not timid and unpatriotic and shortsighted men said that I spoke shurringly or contemptuously, in as far as the President in the future endeavors to wage this war efficiently and to secure the peace of overwhelming victory I shall heartily support him, but if he wages it in- efficiently or if he should not champion a peace without victory or say that we had no grievance against Germany, I would speak in criticism of him precisely as I have spoken in the past. I am an American and a free man. My loyalty is due to the United States and therefore it is due to the President, the senators, the representatives and all other public servants only and to the degree in which they loyalty and efficiently serve the United States. (Copyright by the Kansas City Star) OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS London, April 2.—The war office in its announcement this evening says: "If the day passed quietly on the British front. There was no serious fighting on the French front." "The report from Field Marshal Haig's headquarters, in France, to nigrt says: "Except for minor enterprises which we carried out in the neighborhood of Serre and as a result of which we captured a German post the day pass more quietly on the whole battle front." GERMAN GUNS SILENCED The statement issued this morning follows: "In the course of the fighting yesterday in the area between the Avro and the Luce rivers we captured 50 prisoners and 18 machine guns." "A large number of German dead were found on the ground in this locality by us and two counter attacks attempted by the enemy later in the day were broken up with heavy loss by our artillery. A German battery in action in this area was successful by engaged at short range and silenced by our machine guns. BRITISH MAKE BIAIDS. "A successful local enterprise carried out by us in the neighborhood of Hobuterno resulted in the capture of 73 prisoners and three machine guns. Many Germans were killed in this operation also and a hostile counter attack during the afternoon was completely repulsed. "On the remainder of the front are successful raids, in which we secured several prisoners and killed a number of the enemy, were carried out in the neighborhood of Achville and Holoboke." FRENCH Paris, April 2.—The war office an announcement tonight says: "The day was marked by quite spirted artillery fighting, particularly be towen Montdidier and Lassigny. Our batteries caught under their fire enemy concentrations east of Cantigny. A strong German reconnoissance attacked by our troops on the left bank of the Oise, southwest of Servals was repulsed. "In the Woevro and upper Alsance enemy attacks were without result." ARTILLERY FIRE HEAVY The morning's official statement follows: "The night was relatively calm on the front between the Olise and the Somme. The artillery fighting he came rather heavy along some parts of the battle field. "Franco-British troops made some progress during the night between the Somme and Domnulu. "In the region of the Colonne trench and at Ban de Sapt the French made two successful raids and took prisoners. At Chambrettes a German attacks on small French posts were repulsed. GERMAN Berlin, via London, April 2.—"Enemy counter attacks near Hob尾erne and against the heights captured by us between the Luce and the Avre" says the report from general headquarters today, "broke down with heavy losses." The text reads: "Western theater: The position on the battle field is unchanged. Counter attacks made by the enemy near Hob尾erne and with special snubberness against heights captured by us between the Luce and the Avre broke down with heavy losses. Minor infantry engagements took place between the Avre and the Oise." LAON AGAIN SHELLED "The French have continued to shear Laon and numerous of the inhabitants have fallen victims. Reconnoitering engagements occurred on the eastern bank of the Meuse near Haudoumont and southeast of Thann; some prisoners were brought in. "Twenty two enemy airplanes and five captive balloons were brought down. Lieut. Kroll won his twenty-third aerial victory. By the energetic carrying out of long distance observations from the coast as far as south of the Somme aerial detachment No. 3 under Lieut. Friekeo rendered extraordinary service. "In the other theatres there is nothing new." RACE CELEBRATION HELD IN HANOVER COUNTY Exercises at Shiloh Baptist Church Hanover County, Va., April 3.—Dear Editor,—Please allow me space in your Planet to say something about our celebration on the third day of April, 1918. The meeting was called to order by Rev. M. Washington. Prayer was offered by Brother Collin Jones; welcome address, Brother Joshua Chatman; singing by the congregation; Scripture reading, Rev. K. D. Turner; singing by the congregation, "Leaning on the Evorlasting Arms;" recitation, Miss Ruth Tlesley; recitation, Miss Annie M. Trimow; duet, Misses Mario T. Washington and Florence S. Harris; recitation, Mrs. Charlotte Allen; sermon by Rev. K. D. Turner. His text was from the 107th Psalms. Other remarks were listened to after which the congregation sang, "My Country 'Tis of Thee." A collection of $7.60 was raised. Benediction was offered by Rev. K. D. Turner, Brother Jerry Storrs, president; Mrs. M. L. Mosby, secretary. THE RICHMOND PLANET A Line O' Cheek One Day O' the Week. A Line O' Cheek One Day O' the Week. AS GOD GIVES US TO SEE THE RIGHT! As God gives us to se We view His enshrin His great Am Enwrapped with mig We sue with coaseles Freedom, Colo We cleave deep dark Beat back the might Though wind-worn, y Against the sheen of As God gives us to se We'll dwell in temple Of Now America Faith-borne with me We sweep away the Thy heights, Assault the South— Serenading, Explore the Twin wings fire-bearer Flashing like thunder As God gives us to se Life's Battle gudge We'll rise, AKA Negroes shall rise! Shall sweep Old Pres And lead COH Freed from the ragtag Then, God! shall we When, from our win We'll preon the last As God gives us to se We'll mount up by B On high! AM On high! You'll hear Persous-like, in one Bleeding COH Modern Andromeda— We'll break thy chal Till Negroes roused, Against the sheen of AT COLLEGE OF THE ROAD ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., April 9. --The Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. preached Sunday night to a large and very attentive audience, what he termed a closing sermon of four years persuading those who had listened to him during that period to take warning and accept the Gospel message he had labored to deliver to them. He appealed to them to accept it without delay. Several went up and asked the prayers of the Church. The collection was very gratifying. Dollar money, $145.00 with other Conference claims in hand and forwarded. Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. and Rev. Harris, of Cave Springs Circuit left for Danville, Va., the seat of the Virginia Annual Conference, Tuesday morning, gratified over the achievement of another Conference year's works, both financially and spiritually. Rev. William Holland, of Seventh avenue, N. W. loft this morning for Danville, the seat of the Virginia Annual Conference. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Salom Va., caused by the death of the lamented Rev. J. L. Jones. Having filled the appointment with credit he goes up to Jerusalem to make his report. Rev. Slade, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, of North Carolina, filled the pulpit of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday morning with very great credit to the occasion. The Rev. Slade is quite an able able and a wonderful instructor of the Bible, the greatest guide book to man. He has been in the ministerial work for fifty years. All were pleased to listen to this able divine and would love to have him speak to us again. Assistant District Deputy, Sir L. E. Board has been quite ill at his home on Fourth avenue, N. W. The entertainment at the First Baptist Church last Friday night proved to be a source of high enjoyment, both socially and financially. Stanford and Joo are on the road to furnish the people with news to road. Stanford furnishers you with plasters for your aching back, your bunions, corns, callouses, warts and in fact, any ache or pain is relieved by the use of those wonderful Ordway Plasters, of which he has sold in the last twenty-three years, ten thousand dollars worth and relieved all who have used these remedies. No one has ever complained of their failure as yet. The pills cannot be excelled and have no equal for 101 of the fills of the human family, and I have known them to cure a pet dog, at 515 Ninth avenue, N. W. MRS. R. E. HARTH PASSES AWAY Rachel Emma Harth was born at Sumter, S. C., May 12, 1863 and Departed this life March 30, 1918, at 10:30, in the fifty-fourth year, tenth month and eighteenth day of her age. She was converted at the age of fourteen years and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she remained a faithful and devoted member. She attended school at Hampton Institute and having finished in 1880 she returned to her home in Sumter and began teaching school. She was united in marriage to Roy, D. W. Harth on September 29, 1888, with whom she happily lived for thirty-two years and five months. When her husband pastored at Tazewell Court House, she taught the be the right, and source of light! America! Halt! Fledged from the eagle's nest! us wandorings Zambia! ness with our wings! of Storms abreast! not we'll only halt heaven's vault. be the right, and Alarms of Light! America! ighty wings full-speed, clouds along Columbia! the Land of Hate and Wrang! the space ahead wing—Duty-Love, retorned of love! be the right, is drawn we'll dig! America! Dutrage manhood judice fell in the path, LUMBIA. big Monstar's wrath! the better mallowood, the 'neath heaven's vault, windows and halt! be the right, is power of might! America! dark-colored eagles scream! fall swoop to thee— LUMBIA— our LIBERTY! me, and, vision-strikens dream! insulted, mount and halt heaven's vault! school there and when she came with him to Rannoke she taught successfully in the Galinsboro Public School for fourteen years. From this union nine children were born, eight of whom survive, one son having died in infancy. She was stricken with the illness that ended in her death last September. She bore this illness in meekness and patience and with Christian fortitude. She was perfectly reconciled to the end, and conscious to the last. A few days before her death she called her children and chose to her side and after giving each one such articles of personal property as she desired them to have, she made them promise to lead upright and honorable lives and meet her in Heaven. She expressed her thanks to all who had so kindly and tenderly administered to her during her illness. At 10:30 Friday morning, quietly and in the full triumph of faith, she passed to her Heavenly home. Then let my soul marche boldly on, Press forward to the Heavenly gate; There peace and joy eternal reign And glittering robes for conquerors wait. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Maggie E. Armstrong, Youngstown, O., Lucy C. Smith, Lexington, Ky., Julia Alma and Beula Mao, at homo, and four sons at home, Daniel W., Jr., Roland B., Herbert L., Alonza D. The funeral services of Mr. Thomas Kates, 231 Fourth avenue, N. W. took place Friday, April 5, 6. Mr. Kates departed this life April 3, just one week from the day he was taken sick. The funeral enology was delivered by Rev. S. M. Beane, of St. Paul's Memorial M. H. Church, at two o'clock P. M. He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife, four children and a host of friends. Mrs. Nancy Kates and the family wish to use this method in thanking the railroad men, with whom he labored for many years, for the beautiful floral designs given by them as a token of their high regard for their co-laborer and deceased friend. Wo wish to thank the community for their very great kindness shown us during the illness and death of my beloved husband and we shall ever hold them in sweet remembrance as the years come and go. The polite funeral director of Gainsboro avonue, N. W., W. F. Hughes had the funeral in charge. Interment in the Old Lick Comotory. Mrs. C. L. Kostler, of Youngatown Ohio, who came home to attend the funeral of her father, has boon sick since her arrival. She is much improved, under the efficient care of Dr. L. C. Downing. Mr. James P. Page, of Norfolk, Va. was in the city the guest of Mrs. S. L. Lomax. Mrs. Annie Mitchell, 617 Sixth ave nuo, N. W., who has been quite sick for the last eight or ten days with double Pneumonia is greatly improved under the efficient care of Dr. J. H. Roberts. IT REALLY HAPPENED. We learn that a certain chauffeur who spout one month recently in Florida, the land of fruits and fine flowers, where he saw all kinds of Summer vegetables, poas, potatoes and string beans, but had not time to enjoy his desired and coveted vegetable, string beans, on arriving home on April 4, discovered while passing through our market, string beans. He goes home and tolls his wife of the early luxuries of our market. She was pleased to hear of the same and they go down Saturday evening, late, purchase a gallon, go home, prepare and destroy them all by early bed-time and on Sunday morning leave for Boone's Mill, jolly w'thout breakfast,—C. C. S. and Mrs. H. S. The funeral of Mr. Julius Sanders, who departed this life April 6, at 1:15 A. M., after a short illness of seven days, took place at the home. Mr. Sanders was an employee of the Virginian Railway Company at the time of his death. He was a man who was possessed of much intelligence; honest, industrious and all who knew him respected him for his manly qualities. This was shown by the respects paid to his remains when the funeral eulogy was delivered at his home, 206 Ninth avenue, N. W., by Rov. S. M. Beane, of St. Paul's M. E. Church. He used as a text, 'So teach us the number of our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The discourse was full of wholesome family and the entire audience. It was an occasion that should not soon be forgotten by any who attended the service. We wish to use this method in thanking the many friends who assisted us so nobly during the illness and death of our uncle—Mrs. Gertrude Shoefey, his daughter; Mrs. Anna Sanders, his niece. Mrs. Lula Arlington, of 513 Chestnut avenue, N. W., who has been ill for two weeks, is much improved from a serious case of LaGrillo, under the care of Dr. Molley. Mrs. Hourletta Moyer, of 542 Sorrento avenue, who has been quite sick with LaGrillo is much improved, under the efficient care of Dr. George M. Moore. Mr. David Fults, of 836 Tenth avenue, N. M., who has been indisposed for three weeks, is able to be put again, and around the street. The funeral services of Mr. Warmer Graham took place from the home, 813 Eleventh avenue, N. W, at 10 A. M. The funeral oulogy was delivered by Ror. D. R. Powell, of the Hill Street Baptist Church. Mr. Graham had been married three years and leaves a loving wife, two children, Saphronia and Martha Jane Graham, mother and father, five sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. He died March 28, after an illness of eight days. The wife and family wish to use this method in thanking the many friends who furnished the floral designs and for the kind hospitality shown during his illness and death. The remains were interred in the Old Lick Cemetery. Mr. C. C. Williams, the funeral palate director of Gilmer avenue, N. W. had the funeral in charge. Mrs. Sarah Graham, wife of the deceased wishes especially to thank Mr. L. V. Fultz, Miss Robecca Fultz, Mrs. Mary Joffrez Mrs. Lillian Calwayow Mr. Emell Crawley, Jonah Stoward and Mr. Alonza Haneock and Mr. John Goins. Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Va.—The funeral services of my father, Mr. N. B. D. Polindoxter, who departed this life March 23, after an illness of thirteen days. He was taken ill on the eleventh of March and died on the twenty-third. The funeral eulogy was delivered by Rev. Young, pastor of Botheleham A. M. B. Church, of Rocky Mount, at their old home, at two o'clock. He used as a text, Job 1:21, 'And said, naked came I out of my mother's womb and naked shall I return thither. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." None but a confiding believer can thus exclaim in approaching the valley of the shadow of death. He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife, an infant, eight other of his children, four boys and four girls, namely, Mr. M. T. Poindexter, of Jonklin Jones, W. Va.; Mr. George W. Poindexter, of Rost, W. Va.; Mr. M. Poindexter, of Mullen, W. Va.; Little Johnny Poindexter, Mrs. Sallie Kate Clouds, of Rost, W. Va.; Miss Dora Poindexter, 610 Gainsboro avenue, N. W.; Mrs. Laura Colbert, 321 Salem avenue; Miss Muzotta Poindexter, 225 Roanoke street, S. W. The remains were solemnly laid to rest in Grass Hill Cemetery by the side of his wife, four sons and one daughter, Mrs. Hester Meadow, who died at her home, 104 Sixth avenue, N. W. January 11, 1918. The body of the first named was in charge of Mr. W. F. Hughes, who shipped the remains of Mrs. Meadows from Roanok to Rocky Mount for burial. She left a loving husband and two children, age three and four years, namely, Nancy Lee and Elizabeth Meadows. The funeral eulogy was delivered by Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Roanoke. He accompanied the family to preach the funeral. Sister Mendows was a faithful member of Mt. Zion A. M. B. Church, of Roanoke and held tencuously to the faith to the end.—Her sister, Dora Polindexter. Mr. Andrew Hill, of Jersey City, New Jersey was the guest of his niece Mrs. Lula Calloway. 277 Eighth avenue, after an absence from Roanoke of thirty years. They will return to the Magic City of Virginia and the Southwest and the garden spot of old Virginia, the mother of States, wife of the governor, drink of her precious waters, flowing from beneath Mill Mountain, where many times they quenched their raging thirst and became satisfied. Mr. Paul Johnson, of St. Paul School, spent Easter in the city the guest of his mother, Mrs. Julia J. McGhee. Miss Hattie Davis, of Charlotte, N. C. spent Easter as the guest of Mrs. R. L. Dennis. Corporal Herman Steptoe, of Camp Sherman was called home to attend the funeral of his cousin, Sam Goodson. Mr. Fountain Duke, of Detroit, Michigan is in the city on business. He looks the picture of health. Mr. George Schofey is able to be out after suffering three weeks with LaGripppe. Mr. James Cosby, of Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is visiting his parents on Ninth avenue, N. E. Mrs. Morton Hopkins, of Sontag, Va, was the guest of Mrs. J. T. Tyree and Dr. J. B. Claytor. She returned this week. Mrs. Roberta Tyrese was called to Rocky Mount, Va. to the bed-side of hor sick mother. Miss Addio Stovall is confined to hor home on account of illness, 310 Ninth avenue, N. E. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, of Columbus, Ohio have returned to Boanoke to make their future home. 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