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This may be our last battle. We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. MAY 17, 1923 JOHN MITCHELL, IR THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. JOE MILLER GETS 25 YEARS JUDGE HALTS SALE OF PYTHIAN HALL Tragic Happening on the Petersburg Turnpike For First Degree Murder, Miller to Serve Time in Penitentiary. Captured in Detroit--Protests Severe Punishment VOLUME XLIII. NO. 28 JOE JUDGE Tragic For First D to Serve Captured in Det The killing of Katie James one day last August by Joe Miller at her residence, 525 North Fifth Street, created a sensation. Miller escaped at the time and the matter was apparently forgotten until his arrest recently in Detroit, Michigan. His case was tried in the Hustings Court here, Judge W. Kirk Mathews presiding and with Attorney Shelton, after being assigned by the court to do so defending him. The jury brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree. His punishment was fixed at twenty-five years in the Virginia penitentiary. Condemned Witnesses. Miller was loud in his expressions of dissatisfaction with the verdict. He claimed that the witnesses against him did not tell the truth or the witness stand. He was seen in the city jail on the penitentiary tier. Near him was Robert H. Green, Jr. who is charged with the murder of his wife. In reply to queries, he said to Editor John Mitchell, Jr. "Yes. I know you. I have seen you often. I know about the Planet." Asked about the killing, he said, "It was this way. I met her at Second and Clay Streets, at the hair dressing parlor, back of that confectionery." Did Not See Shooting. He explained that it was at the northwest corner. "We walked to her house at 525 North Fifth Street. No one saw the shooting. Her sister was across the street and her grandmother and some one else. I do not know who were in the front room. We were in the hallway. I had pulled off my coat and I took my pistol from out of my hip pocket to put it in my coat pocket when she grabbed the pistol. In the scuffle, when I pulled the gun from her, it went off twice, the bullets passing through the lower part of her body. "I ran. I went down North Fifth Street, leaving that night in an automobile for Petersburg, from which place, I took the train for Detroit." How did you get caught? was the query. "I wrote a letter back to Eliza Wright at 110 East Clay Street, where I roomed for my clothes and she betrayed me. She must have showed the letter to the girl's sister. I lived in Detroit at Mrs. Maud Gates place, 1343 Brady Street, I have been in Richmond about three years. I was working at the barber's trade in Detroit. I have two half-brothers in North Carolina. One is named Cephas Hester and the other Mack Hester. I am 35 years old." Has No Money Joe Miller had no money and it was necessary for the court to assign counsel to defend him. Despite all of this, he was loud in his request for an appeal to a higher court. He will shortly be removed to the penitentiary to begin his 25 years' sentence. (Continued on page 1) Spectators Warned Against Out- GRAND CHANCELLOR WILLIS LOSES FIGHT IN WACO COURT. break; Jury Out Three and Half Hours. (Fort Worth, Texas News.) (Preston News Service) FORT WORTH, TEN, May 20 DETROIT, MICH., May 21.—A verdict of not guilty was returned in Judge Frank Murphy's court at 5:15 P. M., Thursday, in the case of Henry Sweet, charged with complicity in the slaying of Leon E. Breiner, fatally shot last September during a race disturbance in front of 2005 Garland Avenue. Whether the acquittal will mean the dropping of the cases against the ten other defendants arrested following the shooting is a matter Prosecutor Robert M. Toms said he had not decided. The jury spent three hours and 35 minutes in actual deliberation. It was locked up in 1:35 P. M. At 3:30 P. M. it sent out a note asking whether a crowd in front of the house would necessarily give the defendant the right to shoot. The judge ignored the note's request for a reply. At 5:10 one of the jurymen rapped at the door and announced that an agreement had been reached: Spectators Cauntioned. Whites and blacks filled the courtroom as the jury filed in. Before the report was read by the foreman, Judge Murphy cautioned spectators against making any demonstration. "Do not let passion interfere with your acceptance of this verdict, whatever it may be," he warned. "Accept it courageously and with a good will." A murmur ran through the courtroom as the verdict was delivered, but there was no further display of emotion. The judge complimented the various attorneys for their conduct during the trial, declaring it "reflected honor upon the city." Clarence Darrow and Thomas F. Chawke, defense attorneys, were congratulated by many of the spectators. List of Jurymen. The jurors were: were. Charles Thorne, sailor on the Great Lakes for 50 years; William B. Brunswick, locomotive engineer; Edward B. Bernie, pharmacist; John M. Allan, machinist; James S. Spencer, electrician; Charles L. Dann, manager of a chain grocery; Ralph Fuelling, soldier in the World War and peace time and laborer; George C. Small, district manager for the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company; Richard Adams, retired; Continuing. (Continued on page 4) RICHMOND VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1926 (Fort Worth, Texas News.) FORT WORTH, TEX., May 20—Here in June, 1924, at the Grand Session of the K. of P. Grand Lodge, these men were suspended from the Order because they protested against electing Grand Officers before the opening of the Grand Lodge as directed by the laws of the Order. Willis and a few of his associates pulled off the election of Grand Officers the day before the Grand Lodge assembled when few, if any, delegates were present. Prof. S. Sandford and Thomas sued the Grand Lodge for restoration to their membership and damage. The Court in Waco this week tried the suit. The results are that Prof. Sandford and Thomas were ordered restored to membership, but were not given damage. Willis and his associates were forced to pay all Court cost and thus these splendid men were vindicated. The Fort Worth News at the very beginning took the position that Willis and his associates had usurped their authority and power when they attempted to take from Prof. Sandford and others their membership because they disagreed with them on a question of constitutional law on the Order. All members of Negro Lodge should thank Prof Wm. Saudford and Thomas for testing these acts of tyranny and making it possible for members to stand up for what they believe to be right without fear of losing their membership in the Order. THE OLD DOMINION MEDICAL SOCIETY WILL HOLD ITS TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION IN RICHMOND, JUNE 15, 16, 17. Great interest and mucu enthusiasm is being displayed by the local medical profession on account of the approaching meeting of the State Medical Society to be held here in June. About one hundred physicians and pharmacists are expected, including some of the most prominent physicians and surgeons in the country. The Richmond Medical Society, host to the State Society, intends this to be the best and most scientific session ever held. The public will be invited to take part in entertaining the visitors so that every one will be assured a very pleasant stay. FOR RENT—6 NICE ROOMS, 1500 Broo load. Rent Chean. Injunction Granted No Mortgage on Property--The Pythians Here Stirred Over Proposed Action--The Matter to be Threshed Out--Order Has Money in the Treasury. Something of a sensation was caused here by the publication in the richmond, Va. News-Leader of the following notice: R. V, Dorsey, Real Estate Auctioneer Public Auction Sale, No. 727 N. Third Street, Tuesday, May 18 1926 at 4 P. M. At request of owners will sell 3-story brick building, used for hall and lodge purposes; known as "Pythian Castle." Terms will be announced at sale. Some of the lodges, courts, etc. had not been notified of the aforesaid sale and as there was no mortgage indebtedness on the building, it caused additional surprise. It was learned that this course had been decided upon without the action of the Grand Lodge K. of P. of Virginia, which really owns the building and it was claimed that in the alleged stockholders meeting, at which this course was determined upon, less than a dozen persons were present. A public auction sale would lead to deterioration of values and would lead to the sale of the property at a sacrifice. It would also result in irreparable injury to the Order of the city and State. It would result in the "putting into the street" of the lodges and courts that meet there. One prominent Pythian state that it would be equivalent to taking away the cloaks from a regiment The Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers in existence today and steadily progressing by the far-seeking judgment on the part of Commissioner of Insurance, Hon Joseph Button and the officials of the Order in preventing the sale of the bulding and home office, known as the True Reformers' Hall at the time that its creditors were pressing for its sale. This being a fact First Assistant Attorney General Leon M. Bazile and Attorney J. Thomas Hewin applied to the Chancery Court, Tuesday morning, May 18th for an injunction restraining the sale. Judge W. A Moncure granted the injunction. At the time the sale was to take place, only four persons appeared and over the announcement of the sale were the following words in type-writing: "This sale is postponed pending further notice". The four persons included the auctioneer and counsel. The amount expended on this bulding approximates $26,000.00 and it cannot be built today and equipped for this amount. Pentecostal Services and Feast at City Home, Sunday, May 23, 1926, from 2 to 6 P M_H. An excellent program has been arranged. Welcome address by Hon. Thomas B. Morton. Superintendent of City Home. Rev. F. W. Quarles, manager of the occasion. One Man Killed and Several Injured in Fatal Crash on Pike Early Morning Tragedy...Many Skulls Fractured. FINE GROWTH OF GOOD SAMARITANS Twenty seven years ago, the State Grand Lodge, L. O. of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita was in a chaotic condition, confidence in the Order having been shattered because of its failure to meet death claims on account of its virtual insolvency. Knowing this, Grand Chief J. W. Thompson recommended that State Lodge, No. 6 create an insurance department for the payment of death claims. He was granted the privilege of organizing such a department, which became known as the Benevolent Endowment Association of State Grand Lodge, No. 6. The following committees were appointed to help draft plans for the operation of the department: J. M. Clark, chairman; J. H. Blackwell, secretary; E. D. Burton Maggie L. Walker, G. W Ransome and others. Board of Directors was J. W. Thompson, Grand Chief, president; Q. W. Moore Grand Secretary; Alexander Bops, Grand Treasurer; Mrs M. C. Stewart, Grand Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Herris, Mrs. Mand James, Mrs Lizzie Radford and R. B. Mosbey. The first policy was issued on October 29, 1901 to P. H. Johnson, of Lynchburg; James Ross, of Alexandria, and J. W. Thompson, of Rich (Continued on page 4) THE GOOD SAMARITAN GRAND LODGE TO MEET NEXT MONTH The Good Samaritans State Grand Lodge. No. 6 of Virginia will con- vene 1 its 54th annual session, June 8, 9 and 16th, 1926 in Peters- burg, in The First Ebenezer Baptist Church, corner G1' and Halifax Sts. J. W. THOMPSON. Sec. Mgr. ANNIVERSARY DAY. The Ideal Children's Exercises will be held Sunday, May 23, 1926 2:30 o'clock P. M. Sharon Baptist Church, corner 1st and Leigh Sts. Children of the Central and West End Districts will assemble at the Ideal Hall, 210 E Cay St. and march to the church where the beautiful cantata, "Smiles and Sunbeams" will be presented. The children of Fulton will hold their exercises at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church at the same hour. An excellent program has been arranged. The public is invited to both. Mr John Adams of Danville Va. called on us. He was enroute to the State Grand Lodge of Elks, at Newport News, Va. Mrs Mary Lee Frierson, New York City and Mrs. Minnie J. Phillips, Detroit Michigan were in the city in attendance upon the 3rd anniversary of the pastorate of their brother, the Rev R H. Johnson, pastor Sharon Baptist Church. They left Tuesday night for New York. FUNERAL OF MRS. ROBINSON. FUNERAL OF MRS. ROBINSON. The funeral of Mrs. Mollie Robinson, 117 E 20th St., who departed this life Monday morning, May 10th about 1 o'clock, took place Wednesday at 12th at 2 P. M. from the First Baptist Church. The deceased was widely known among churchgoing people and was highly respected. She had been a member of the church for long number of years Rev Dr. Wr. Ransome, the pastor preached a very sympathetic session and Rev Dr. Wr. Johnson made some very impressive remarks having known the deceased in his life Rev. Junius Grey, of Baltimore Md. prayed a very fervent prayer and Miss Elizabeth B'and sang a so with touching sweetness. Mr C S. Cunningham, the popular undertaker had charge of the remains which were intered in Maury's Cemetery "Rest in Peace." RECEPTION TO REV. AND MRS JUNIUS L. TAYLOR. The reception at the residence of Rev. Junius L. Taylor and bride at 20 West Leigh Street. Thursday night. May 6th was largely attended and the street presented the appearance of a festival, so many were the people going there to show their respect and to tender their best wishes. A large number of costly presents came from the city. State and outside of the State. The of officers and members of St. Phillips P. E Church thronged the residence in a body and a purse of $100.00 was presented to Rev. Dr. Taylor, while the bride was given a $20.00 gold piece. Many of the members of the order to whichMrs. Adeliae G. Thompson Taylor belonged came in a body. White and colored friends joined in the festivities. The bride is one of the most popular females in the country and the groom is beloved by his devoted congregation and the leaders of the great church with which he is affiliated. VIRGINIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEETS IN STAUNTON The Virginia Baptist State Convention met in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. E. D. McCreary, B.D., pastor, Staunton, Va. Wednesday, May 12th, 9 A.M. with President T. J. King, presiding, Re., C.E. Miller, secretary. The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg met Tuesday 11th, being in session practically all day. While not as largely attended as formerly, the sessions of the Convention were interesting. Rev. T. J. King, D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Richmond, declined to serve longer as president, and Rev. Dr. A. L. James, of Roanoke, was elected to that position. The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College reported that they had authorized the borrowing of $125,000 to finance the affairs of the institution. The convention will meet next year with the First Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. PRICE, FIVE CENTS ARS HALL urnpike Several In- on Pike Skulls Fractured. One colored man is dead, another may die and three others are in St. Phillip's Hospital in a critical condition as a result of an automobile accident which occurred near Stop 29, on the Petersburg turnpike, at 3 A. M. Tuesday. Four colored men and a colored woman were in two machines, and all of their skulls were fractured. The automobiles, one a large car and the other a small machine, were so tangled up after the wreck that it was impossible for the authorities to tell whether they were running side by side or came into a head-on collision, it was stated today. It is understood, however, that both cars were coming toward Richmond. Robert Taylor, about 40, of Chester, Va. died at the hospital at 6 o'clock from the skull fracture which he sustained in the wreck. Bunion Hunter, 42, of 1918 Bainbridge Street, may die, hospital authorities said, from a similar injury. The others at St. Phillips are Leonard Gascon, 24, 710 West Leigh Street; Grace Grimes, 26, 711 West Marshall Street, and Robert West, 39, of Chesterfield County. A remarkable coincidence of the accident was that only fractured skulls were sustained by the members of the party and that this injury was universal among them, it was said at the hospital. It is believed, though it has not been definitely ascertained, that Taylor and Grimes were in the smaller car while the other three were in the large machine, which bore a Richmond license. All were thrown out of the cars or so badly mixed up that at an early hour it was impossible to tell which machine they were riding in. The four living were reported to be unconscious at the hospital. It has not been ascertained, but Chesterfield police believe that the machines were traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the accident. NO CANDIDATES ARE ENDORSED AT ELKS STATE CONVENTION The Virginia State Association of Elks closed a successful session at Newport News, Va. this week. The parade on Wednesday was a fine affair and many persons were present from all over the State. The officers were all re-elected. M S Lowry is Grand Exalted Ruler. Grand Exalted Ruler of the World J Finley Wilson. Grand Secretary George E Bates and Ed Farrar of Atlanta, were visitors. No candidates were endorsed, but a tribute was paid Grand Treasurer James T Carter in the form of a resolution. The State Association commended him for faithful servit he had rendered the Order and expressed appreciation for his administration of the office in a manner to add lustre to the name of Virginia and to give prestige and influence to Virginia Elks. There was no opposition to the adoption of the resolution A large canvas tent suitable for holding religious or public meetings. Call Boulevard 3278 SPEAKING OF STRIKES STRIKE THREE — !! SHUX !! I'M GONNA STRIKE ON THIS JOB! HE'S STARTING HIS ANNUAL STRIKE OH, I JUST LOVE SEN. DOOLITTLE, HE HAS SUCH A STRIKING POSE — OO — BABY — ! I GOTTA STRIKE THAT HEAVY DATE GEE — I'LL HAVE TO STRIKE TH'OLD MAN FOR SOME MORE JACK! THE GREAT AMERICAN HOME. WHY IS IT, WILLER, THAT YOU MIND YOUR PA SO WELL AND YET YOU WON'T MIND ME? WELL, YOU TOLD ME, IF I WAS GOOD, I TO HEAVEN ANY PO, JAID IF I WAS GOOD, I COULD GO TO THE STREET! POP'S PROPOSITION SOUNDED BETTER NO, IT'S NOTHING SERIOUS—JUST A DISLOCATED JAW—I'll GO BACK AND GET MY SPLINTS ED. IN A RUNAWAY! YEAH! YA CAN'T HEAR? IN A RUNAWAY! THE OLD GREYMARE GOT SKERT AT THE CARS! THE NEW YORKER -NEA, San Francisco Bureau The latest in summer dresses is freedom. s. there are no sleeves in this out-of-door drama. The newest note is the black inset in the long front plaster. The PURDYS by Paul Robinson PUBLISHED AUTOCASTER SERVICE BRO. U.S. PUBLIC OFFICE THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Byrd's Boyhood Ambition Realized When He Flew Over North Pole Setting World's New Speedway Record The scene was taken during the 300-mile race which opened the new speedway at Atlantic City. One of race drivers is Harry Hartz winner of the race, who set a new world's record by maintaining an average of 138 miles an hour over the route. WHEN Commander R E Byrd flew his plane over the north pole he realized the dream of his boyhood days He was the first to conquer by airplane the dreary arctic washes he had often longed to explore. For him it was a double triumph Wanderlust laid its hand upon Byrd early in life. As a boy of 12 he longed to make a trip around the world He finally overcame the arguments of his mother, who opposed his roaming tendencies. He started from Richmond, Va., a city founded by his forefathers, and made his way overland to San Francisco where he caught a steamer for the Philippines Youngest Globe Trotter On ships he wandered from one Asiatic port to another, then came by liner to New York, where he was hailed as the youngest globe trotter in the world. When Byrd was 15 years old he determined to reach the north pole. Four years later, while young Byrd was a student at Annapolis. Peary "spoiled it" for the ambitious boy when he reached the pole. But Bryd was undismayed. If the north pole had been discovered, there was one honor iett for him to win. He would fly over it in a plane. So he studied aviation. During his research he invented the "bubble Commander Byrd and his plane sextant, by which flyers can obtain an artificial horizon and calculate positions while flying. He also invented a sun compass and a drift calculator. Cited During War During the World War Byrd was cited 17 times, four times for bravery, and Congress passed a special act, making him a lieutenant-commander. One of the biggest disappointments Speedway Record named the new speedway at Atlantic City. One of the new world's record by maintaining an average of 135 --- Cited During War THE GREAT AMERICAN HOME. in Byrd's life came in 1924. Amundsen asked the government for the loan of a pilot for his north poli trip, and Byrd was the first to volunteer. The navy department refused to let him go because he was a married man. He was born in Winchester, Va. O, 25, 1888. His companion in the flight was Chief Petty Officer Floyd Bennett, who was born in Warrensburg, N. Y., in 1890 and entered the naval air service during the war. I CAN PUT HER JAW IN A BANDAGE OR A CAST—THE BANDAGE— METHOD ISN'T SO EXPENSIVE— AND OF COURSE THAT IS TO BE CONSIDERED. I'll SAY IT IS! MONEY ISN'T SO EASY TO GET THESE DAYS. What this country needs is a good radio soprano. A man in Iowa refuses to speak to his wife for seven years. In some families it would take that long to get in a word. Just wait until the sign-board men hear that Eyrd flew to the north pole. Austria lost the war, but the tenants don't have to pay rent. Sells Papers THE WEEKLY PRESS --- --- THEN TOO, THE BANDAGE LEAVES HER JAW FREE TO TALK — WHILE A CAST HOLDS HER JAWS TIGHT SHUT AND SHE WILL BE UNABLE TO SPEAK FOR SIX WEBBS --- Mercury must be kin to gasoline. They both go up at the same time. Congress has bill to banish alien bootleggers. Three cheers by the American moonshiners! During the British general strike Lady Lettie Lyon, noted London artist, beauty joined the forcest of the workers in her pere by selling editions on the streets. I THINK YOU BETTER USE THE CAST—I WANT ANNIE TO HAVE THE BEST MONEY'S NO OBJECT. 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North 4th Street Address: 311 North 4th Street Call Randolph 2213 HEY LET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr. at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR.... EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia, as second class matter. One Year ..... $ 2.00 Six Months ..... 1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Foreign Subscriptions ..... 2.50 Foreign Advertising Representative, W. B. Zill Company, 98 Nearborn Street, Chicago 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 420 Longacre Building, New York. SATURDAY.....MAY 22, 1926 Read the Flanet. Have it sent to you every week. Send it to your friends in other parts of the country. We have great faith in politeness in its effect upon the future well-being of colored folks in the Southland in particular and everywhere else in general. Some people complain so much that their mouths grow crooked and some others make these people complain so much that they are becoming bow-legged and haggard. God help both classes. Couples that are most happy when they are matrimonially tied are more happy when the judge hands down a decree of divorce a few years afterwards. They knew how to appreciate both favors. The funeral of Stephen Clarke, 908 North Fourth Street, who died May 9th, took place from W. I. Johnson Sons parlors. The coroner had viewed the remains, and no autopsy being held, he stated that he was unable to determine the exact cause of his death. The Detective Bureau sent Mrs. Maria Johnson, who was in the house at the time, to the station house for observation, there being some doubt as to her sanity. The long gash in Clarke's head was plainly observable after he had been prepared for burial. He was much emaciated by sickness and old age. It seems strange that a New Englander of President Calvin Coolidge's type should come to Williamsburg, Va., and deliver a dissertation upon State's rights. The trouble about it is that this deliverance has come too late. This concentration of power has been written into the Constitution again and again. The income tax question was the beginning of the trouble. Then came the prohibition constitutional amendment. These measures have written into them all of the evils set forth and portrayed by southern leaders in protesting against the so-called force bill, which was never enacted into law. Under the concentration of power now engrafted into the constitution itself and reinforced by other legislation for its drastic enforcement, a man's home is no longer his castle and his person is no longer inviolable against search and seizure without due process of law. Some States are now violating the fundamental rights of freeman in prohibiting citizens to keep and bear firearms in their own homes. That the situation is becoming intolerable is evident to any person, who will take the time to think. That the evil should have affected citizens as far North as Massachusetts bodies some good. We do not believe that this continued nullification of constitutional provisions can result other than in revolution. It may not come upon us within ten or twenty years, but according to the Book of Fate, the Cycles of Time, it will come. God's ways are past finding out, but fundamental principles will survive and man will pay in blood for his folly. This may be a highly successful prosperous country in the eyes of Europe, but there is much complaining over here. The man with the market basket has the time of his life filling it with the prices of commodities still soaring. "Not Guilty" (Continued from Page 1) Louis J. Sutton, seminary employee and William John Sampson, electrician. Story of Shooting. Dr. Ossian Sweet, brother of Henry, had just moved into the Garland Avenue house at the time of Breiner's death. In the house were 11 persons and quantities of shot guns, revolvers and ammunition, while outside were a group of white persons, variously described as a handful of persons and as a mob. Breiner, according to testimony, was sitting on the porch of a dwelling across the street, smoking his pipe and chatting with a neighbor, when slain by shots fired from an upper window of the Sweet house. Other shots from the same source wounded Erick Hoberg. Police, who had been assigned to guard the home against a possible outbreak, arrested the 11- at the time. Darrow Statement Darrow in a statement following the verdict said that he believed the effect of the Sweet trial would be beneficial. "Both negroes and whites have to learn the lesson of forbearance," he stated. "Personally, I feel that the sentiment against the Negro is one of prejudice, growing out of the Negroes' recent rise from slavery. But prejudices have to be reckoned with as much as facts. "And the whites cannot be held responsible for their prejudices for all of us are products of environment. None of us is responsible for our old prejudices. The Negro must remember that it takes a long time to overcome habits and prejudices. His progress is bound to be slow, but I feel that it will be sure. It will come by mutual understandings and consideration rather than by legislation. I believe that the outcome of this case will be a benefit to the white and the black man alike. Excusable Homicide Explained. In his charge Judge Murphy emphasized the point that excusable homicide arose only from circumstances that gave the appearance of imminent or actual danger. According to Judge Murphy's charge a man had no right to resist assault with violence if he could safely retreat. On this point, however, he added, "a man is not obliged to retreat if he is assaulted in his own dwelling." Prior to making his charge, Judge Murphy denied a motion of defense counsel to declare a mistrial because of statements made by Prosecutor Robert Toms in his closing arguments to the jury. The defense claimed that Toms had made an indirect reference to the fact that Sweet had not taken the stand in his own defense. This, the defense contended was prejudicial. Judge Murphy based his denial upon the grounds that he could find no element in Toms' remarks that could be construed as prejudicial to the defendant. NEW JERSEY MASONS WILL HOLD MEETING IN MONTCLAIR The Most Worshipful Oriental Grand Lodge, Inc. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of New Jersey will meet in Montclair, N. J. on June 28, 29, 30, 1926 under the proclamation issued by M. W. Grand Master John L. Gordon and R. W. Grand Secretary Justin R. FittRoy. Much interest is being manifested by the Montclairians and plans are about consummated by them for a great gala week. Brother John W. Belle is local chairman. The sessions will be held, in the Metropolitan Hall. The annual sermon will be preached Sunday, June 27th in the A. M. E. Church and the street parade will be staged on Tuesday. The sessions will wind up in a blaze of glory at the reception and entertainment by the Craftsmen's Club at the Metropolitan. (Continued From Page 1) mond and the first death claim under this new operation paid to Mr. James A. Smith on account of the death of his wife, Mary L. Smith The amount was $12.50. Working in a hotel by day, and a little corner in his home for an office by night, Grand Chief J. W. Thompson, secretary and manager soon began to display high executive ability. By financing at his own expense the getting and selling of badges and turning the profits into the endowment department, thus avoiding using money received for operating expenses being used for any other purpose, success soon loomed in sight for this tireless worker. In 1902 in the managers' report in Lynchburg the foundation work had practically been finished and from then on the way was paved for a bigger and greater department Mr. Thompson at this meeting was ejected Grand Secretary of the State Grand Lodge, No. 6, and it is of interest to know that this office and the endowment department combined were financed from the sale of regalia. This department is now celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary just 25 years from the date when Grand Treasurer Alex Epps loaned the department $35.00 to get a charter. The growth has been steady and great and attests a good business administration under the careful guidance of Secretary Thompson. In order to gauge the growth of an organization it is necessary to compare its past with its present, which also enables one to forecast its future. Looking back over the insurance department of the State Grand Lodge No. 6, one is forced to concede that its growth is but the lengthening shadow of J. W. Thompson himself. For instance, in 1903, he as secretary made the wise decision at THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA 1889 Harrisonburg not to take part in getting a bank charter for the Order. In 1909 in Warrenton, he secured a favorable vote on the proposal to require every member to carry membership in the insurance department. He instituted the move ment to purchase the splendid Home of the Order in Richmond; was leader in having the death benefits raised to $100.00 without additional cost to the members at Newport News in 1913. In 1907 he had the Grand Lodge and endowment departments combined. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I am very anxious to locate some of my people. My father's name is Steven Jordan; my brother Steven Jordan. Jr. My mother was named Mandy Jordan She died in Lynchburg, Va., where my father lived before he moved to Richmond, Va. I do not know my aunt's names Aunt Rachel and Aunt Bell, my mother's sisters My grandmother was named Sophia Hilton. Any information concerning their whereabouts will be gladly received. MRS MARY JORDAN STONE. 901 1-2 W. 7th Street Sloux, Iowa Joe Miller (Continued from page 1) MRS. WRIGHT'S STATEMENT. Mrs. Biza Wright was found at 110 I. Clay Street, where she keeps a rooming house and restaurant. She was sweeping off the front. She said. "Miller had written to people in the city and had sent me several letters about his trunk, which did not contain much anyway. Finally, he wrote me to go to Headquarters and ask them if I could send him his trunk. I did so and his arrest followed." She said that she had gotten $4.00 of the money due her. HER SISTER TALKS The sister of the murdered girl was found at 4 W Clay St. She said that Kate had told Milier that she was going to quit him. He asked her at the time if she was going to quit him and she to'd him "Yes I told you once" Then he shot her three times. Two of the bullets went through her abdomen and one struck her in the arm. He shot her in the kitchen Kate staggered into the front room and fell between the heartstone and the bed. Henry Jefferson testified that Joe Miller had told him the week before that he intended to shoot her. OTHER WITNESSES. Mattie B. Henderson and Annie Dickerson were in the horse at the time. Omega James, Katie's sister, said that she was across the street at the time. The witnesses were Mattie Henderson, Annie Dickerson. Omega James and Henry Jefferson. FULTON NOTES Rev. C. B. Jefferson preached last Sunday morning at Mt. Calvary on the subject, "One Mighty Man." The funeral services of Sister Delta Baugh was held at Mt. Calvary, Sunday at 1 P. M. The church was packed and Rev C. A. Cobb delivered a fine eulogy. She died Wednesday, May 12th. 4:40 A. M. She leaves many relatives and friends. The sixth anniversary and memorial services of Ever True Beneficial Club. No I. were held at Calvary, 3:30 P. M. Last Sunday the sermon was delivered by Rev C. A. Cobb. Brother J H Foster was master of ceremonies. A grand sacred concert will be given at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Sunday 3:30 P. M. A rare treat. The Fulton Welfare League will hold special services at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night. ```markdown ``` Rev, O. B. Sims will preach and addresses will be delivered by Mrs. Alice Holmes Harris and Mr. C. L. Winfrey Seven years ago yesterday, my father departed this life to enter the abode of the saints. CONGO KING WINS SUIT FOR AMPUTATED LEG Hospital Surgeon Refused Demand of Cannibal Monarch for His Severed Limb. BRUSSELS, May 10.—From the Belgian Congo has just come an amazing account of an important negro king who sued the hospital at Pena for the possession of his leg, which had been imputed as result of a serious accident. The King, whose tastes are decidedly cannibalistic, endured the painful operation without a word of complaint, but immediately afterward demanded the severed limb. The surgeons, well aware that the king was an open advocate of cannibalism, flatly refused knowing the use to which it was to be put. The King, however, being a powerful person in his own community, brought suit in the Tribunal of Boma and the Court has just handed down a decision restoring the severed member to the King. Without further formality the King took possession of his property and departed for his home. DEATHS REPORTED The following is a list of deaths (colored) filed with the City Bureau of Health from May 12th to May 19th with date of death: May 11—John Murray, 1402 N. First St., 60 years. 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CO Miss Louise Clerc, of New York City, a designer in a clothing factory, was chosen by Prof. Earnest Linnenkamp, the noted painter, as the fifteenth most beautiful woman in the United States. Prof. Linnenkamp toured the country for two years in quest of the beauties, selecting society and working girls in various cities. -NEA, New York Bureau. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. (Broad and College Streets) Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. Residence, 621 N. 8th St. Services. Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. (Byrd St., between 1st and 2nd St.) Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., Pastor. Residence, 202 E. Leigh St. Services. Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, (Leigh and Judah Streets.) Rev. W. H. Stokes Ph. D., Pastor. Residence, 1607 Brook Road. Services. Sundays, 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9 A. M. The public is invited. FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH. (28th and P Streets.) Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., Pastor Residence, 1209 N. 24th St. Services; Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. FIFTH ST. BAPSTIST CHURCH. (Temporary location pending rebuilding, True Reformers Hall, 2nd St.) Rev. T. J. King, D. D., Pastor, Residence, 1005 N. 4th St. Services; Sundays, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. B. Y. P. U 6 P. M. Public invited. ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH, (Glen Allen, Va.) MT. SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, (Penola, Va.) Rev. M. C. Ruffin, Pastor, Residence, 611 St. Peter St. Services at Glen Allen, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1 P. M. At Penola, services on the 3rd Sunday at 12:30 P. M. Sunday School every Sunday at both places at 11:30 A. M. MT. GILEAD BAPTIST CHURCH. (Chesterfield County) Rev. W. H. Liggins. Pastor, Residence, 1835 Taylor St. Services, 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12:30 P. M. Sunday School every Sunday at 10:30 A. M. MOORE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. (1448 West Leigh Street.) 1403 West Leigh Street Rev. Gordon B. Hancock, A. M. Pastor, Residence Virginia Union University. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are we come. SHARCN BAPTIST CHURCH. (Corner First and Leigh St.) Rev. R. H. Johnson, B.D. M.A. pastor. Residence, 11 E. Clay St. Services, Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8:15 P. M. Sunday School, 10 A. M. All are invited. RISING MT ZION BAPT CHURCH. (860 Denver Street, Fulton) (800) Depuy Street, Fulton) Rev. O. B. Sinims, B. Th., Pastor, Residen. 728 Denny St. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. m and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. M.T. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, (25th and St Streets) Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Pastor Residence, 112 E. Leigh Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. (1300 North First Street) Rev, Berryman H. Johnson, Pas or Sunday 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. M. Sunday School. 9:30 A. M. All are welcome Rev. 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Our Many Years of Experience Enables us to merrals in a Most Efficient Manner. We Try to Give ly L.corporating in Our Service a Spirit of Sym- anding W 1. JOHNSON'S SONS, EXPERIENCED MORTICIANS CONDUCT Funerals Flawlessly. Our Many Years of Experience Enables us to Conduct All Funerals in a Most Efficient Manner. We Try to Give More However by L.corporating in Our Service a Spirit of Sympa he is Under-tending LEIGH STREET M E, E CHURCH, (N, E. Corner F Corner and Leigh Sts.) Rev. R. M. Williams, Pastor, residence, 616 North 51st Street. Services: Sundays, Sunday School 9:30 A. M.; Morning service, 11 o'clock; Evening service, 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Rev. J. J. Woodson, Pastor, Residence, 1116 St. John Street. Services: Sunday 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are invited. MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH. (North 22nd Street, Woodville) Rev. R. J. Eats, Pastor, Resilience 15 E. Duval Street. Services: Sunday 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. MT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. (717 Orleans Street, Fulton) Rev. C. A. Cobbs, Pastor, Residence, 819 Nicholson St. Services: 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. The public is invited. CHURCH Mary Street) Castor, Residence Services: 11:30 Sunday School, are welcome. S. RICHMOND Decatur Sts.) Home, D. D., Pas- Decatur Street. 11:30. A. M. and THE ONE WHO FORGOT Rev. A. D. Daly, Pastor, Residence 1412 W. Cary St. Services: 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 10:00 A. M. All are welcome. 1ST BAPT. CHURCH S. RICHMOND (Corner 15th and Decatur Sts.) Rev. W. L. Ransome, D. D., Pastor; Parsonage 1507 Decatur Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. THERE SHE GOES!! = IT'S ALL IN KNOWING HOW = GOES!!= IT'S ALL HOW = 1426 E. Main St. FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH (1400 West Carry Street) INCORPORATED Richmond, Va. 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And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Eugertha Miles, is not a resident of the State, it is ordered that she do appear here within ten days after due publication of this order, once a week for four successive weeks in the Richmond Planet, a newspaper published in the City of Richmond, Va., and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. R. B. JACKSON, p.q., Attorney at Law. VIRGINIA: In Hustings Court, Part II, City f Richmond, May 5, 1926. Georgia Males ..... Plaintiff vs. Martin Males .....Defendant IN CHANCERY The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the grounds of deception and abandonment for more than three years prior to the commencement of this suit. 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JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880 ADAMS AND BROAD AN ANNOUNCEMENT The Goodwill Baptist Church, 410 N. Monroe street is a new unit to the Baptist Church, with a very broad program. Rev. W. E. Ball, pastor invites the public and his many friends to worship Sunday. May 23rd 11:30 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Communion, 1st Sundays. 3:30 P. M. Sunday School, 10:00 A. M. Special music All are invited. B. Y. P. U. 6:45 P. M. REV. W. B. BALL, Pastor. F. BALL, Clerk. —The Capital Photograph will be distributed to any licensed merchant throughout the State, at wholesale price. Notify The Planet Office or L. Dickerson. Nesting, Va. From $5.00 to $500.00 reward will be given for any substantial improvement on the machine. The improvement must be considered by L. Dickerson. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists. 101 E. Clay 407 W. Leigh VISIT MALLORY'S MARKET, Inc. 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When Mussolini recently told the world he would cut railroad time between Naples and Rome five hours by tunnelling five mountains, it was suggested here that railroads between Chicago and California might do the same to the unnecessarily long running time between the Pacific and the Great Lakes. Now lo and behold, the railroads have done it! The shorter running time begins in October, and westbound travelers will save one entire day in California for business or sunshine. Santa Fe, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, making the cut in time simultaneously, are managed by able railroad men. Cutting time means bringing cities closer, helping business, making men's lives longer. A recent cut in time between Seattle and all the Pacific Coast south set a good example. Soon passenger-carrying flying machines' will bring Chicago seven hundred miles nearer to New York and two thousand miles nearer the Pacific. Bernard Shaw says Great Britain must take the coal fields, nationalize and operate them, thus cutting out the industrial cancer that causes so much trouble. "Britain's Government must have the courage and the financial intelligence" to do this, says Shaw. His suggestion will send a shudder through the rich coal mine owners, for he observes truthfully: "The mine owners themselves will supply money to buy their property, since what they get from the Government will be taken from them by collectors of the income tax, the supertax on estates and duties." A Champ At 81 AUTODAETER Major A. B. Ostranger of Seattle, Washington. is now, three cushion billiard champ. This 81 year old veteran of the Civil War realized the ambition of a lifetime when he annexed the title. The three cushion game is the most difficult of all billiard games. AUTOCASTER Harry M. Daugherty, former U. S. 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Lightning at Bakersfield, California, strikes and destroys 500,000 barrels of oil in a Standard Oil tank—made of steel, presumably. Is there no way of stopping such waste? What about coating of reinforced concrete on the sides of the metal tank, or a coating of cheap reclaimed automobile tire rubber covering the whole tank? And especially what about lightning rods? Are they a delusion? Was Franklin's idea worth nothing, and did the Frenchman Danton impose on the public when he peddled lightning rods before he took charge of the French Revolution? Americans eat more sardines per capita than any other race, which is good for sardine men, bad for sardine eaters. If this country depended less on a can opener and more on good cooking it would be healthier. Canned food, including canned sardines, is a blessing, a convenience and an economy. But it should not take the place of competent cooking, and too often it does. Mr. Kingsmore, of Maryland, convicted of knocking his wife down and repeatedly kicking her, is moderately described by the poor wife as acting "downright onery." The "ornery" gentleman was sentenced to five blows with the cat-ine-tails on his bare back. What do you think of that punishment? Is it too much or too little? For the wife beater, five hundred blows would be too few. There are nine tails to a "cat," so the five blows will amount to forty-five stings. AUTOCASTER Artists agree that Louise Clerc of New York is unusually beautiful. There are so many handsome girls in this world of ours that it is difficult to say what one is the perfect beauty, but Miss Clerc certainly belongs among the fairest of the fair. AUTOBELTHA THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Magazine Page by John Joseph Gaines, M. D. OLD FAITHEFUL. Your physician bends all of his energy for the welfare of yourself and your family. He sacrifices his own comfort in order that you and yours may be made happy and comfortable. He is a scientific man, of course. His constant aim is to so perfect himself that he may render you better service. The hours are not his; the days are not of his choosing; his constant task is an endless search for better methods of treatment—for more palatable medicines—for more harmless agencies for the relief of suffering. Believing that the physician is in possession of an easy way of making money, there are many who would imitate him, so far as surface markings are concerned. There are cults and healers galore; they even guarantee cures; they advertise to the world of their alleged superior skill. Remember—the capable physician never has need of advertising. The incapable imposter can get his victim into his clutches by no other method. So long, as people are gullible—so long as people can be deceived, just so long will the charlatan flourish. The quack is not aligned with efforts to eradicate disease. It was no humbum that discovered diphtheria anti-toxin; the cults are not hunting for cures for cancer, tuberculosis and other enemies of the human race. No advertising quack made the canal zone safe for human activities; nor drove yellow fever from the山. And still there are those who decry the faithful, hard-working family physician who happened to be there when Baby Sue came into the world; when Grandma all but died of pneumonia! Ingratitude has been called the chiefest of sins. Think of this, when you are tempted by the glaring advertisement of the oueck. AUTOCASTER Pretty little 17 year old Mary Murray of Tuxedo, New York, has been selected as the best all-around Camp Fire Girl. She excelled in all branches of work carried on by the Camp Fire Girls of America, sister organization of the Boy Scouts. AUTOCASTER During the recent Drake Relays two long standing world's records were trampled beneath the flying feet of Roland Locke, star trackman of the University of Nebraska. Locke ran the 220 yard dash in the remarkable time of 20 and 5-10 seconds. His 9 and 5-10 for the century also sets a new mark. The One who Forgot BY RUBY M. AYRES 1923 THE PROGRAMME AND INFORMATION FOR THE FEDERAL GAMES President and Mrs. Coolidge, accompanied by General Hines, director of the Veterans Bureau, visited the disabled veterans of the World War II at Walter Reed Hospital, on National Hospital Day. BEGIN HERE TODAY PETER LYSTER has lost his memory from shell shock in France. Upon his return to London he fails to take the NAN MARRABY, to whom he became engaged before going to the front. Nan has since gone home to the family and her otherless step-brothers. She is still in touch, however, with her friend JOAN ENDICOTT in London, where she has gone to the battle front. Joan has told Nan that she ought to forget Peter and encourage the love of his friend and father JOHN ARNOTT, with whom Peter is resting at the home of Arnott's dowed sister, not far from the Manor, where his feudless of Arnott's sister and disgusted with the advances of SEFTON, a money lender, who first insisted that Nan must marry him, but then prior to his departure for France Peter does not remember Sefton, who insists that Nan must marry him, but then having both Peter and her father brought to account for large sums of money which he says they owe him, but he has agreed, by her father, to marry Sefton. In her father's absence Peter calls to see Nan. He has previously met the love of Softie and, forcing his kisses upon Nan, and now insists that Sefton is not love of Nan. Peter is about to leave when he comes to say Nan whether she is one of the people he knew before he lost his memory. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY THERE was something so pathetic in the question that in an instant Nan's heart melted. The motherless which is the best part of the love all women bear to a man rose uppermost in her heart. She forgot everything but her pity for him. "You imagine these things," she said gently. "It's because you know there are some things you have forgotten that you are always dreading to come across them." She tried to smile. "It must be ages since I started to clear away the tea," she said briskly. "Are you going to help me?" It was a daring challenge to herself; a mighty effort to get back to the normal. Peter agreed at once; he picked up a pile of plates and followed her to the kitchen; he joked with the surprised little maid there; when the heir carried out he looked at Nan laughingly. "I shall apply for the job of batman if I'm no good for anything else," he said. Nan's eyes grew startled. "But—but you won't ever have to go back?" she said quickly. His face sobered. "I'm hoping to—I'm tired of being on the shelf already. At the present moment I am going about looking for some kind friend who will give me a tremendous shock," he said banteringly. "They told me before I came home that a shock might give me a back attack had taken away." He stifled a sigh. "I'm not very sanguine though. I must admit." "Don't think about it," Nan answered hurriedly. "And now I am going to turn you out. Mrs. Mears will be angry with me for keeping you so long as it is." She spoke purposely, hoping he would say that he did not care; but Peter only laughed. "She will forgive me," he said lightly. They went down to the gate together. It was when Nan had shut it between them that Peter said suddenly: "So there is no truth in—in what Sefton says?" "What do you mean? What has he done? He's quickly. He looked away from her. "Only that—that you are engaged to him. Mrs. Mears heard it in the village last night. It was she who told you—then . . . then—was that why you came here today—just to ask for it." "Yes." "Yes." I came steadily through the dusk. "But as you say it isn't true . . . Nan stood very still. She knew now how sure of her Sheton must be, and her whole nature revolted against him and his so called love for her. She would never marry him—she hated him. She was not afraid of him; he could not force her . . . "As you say it isn't true . . . Peter began again. Nan raised her eyes. Across Peter's shoulder she seemed to see Harley Sefton's eyes threatening her. Her sister said it wasn't true," she faltered. They looked at one another with out speaking; to Nan, at least, it seemed as if a great emptiness had settled down on the world—as if RJ 2001 "Why not take what I can? Money is something, if it's all one can hope for." the words which she herself had just spoken had stunned the still spring night into silence, hushing even the sleepy song of the birds and the soft voice of the breeze in the trees overhead. Then the stamp of feet sounded down the pathway behind her, and Claudie's shrill voice called her name. "Nan—Nan. . ." She turned at once. "Excuse me, won't you—and goodby." She did not look at Lyster; she fled back to the house; there was a curious singing noise in her head; she passed Claudie in the doorway and went straight on to the kitchen; she drew some water from the tap and drank it off thirstily. Nan went up to her room and locked the door. It was useless to deceive herself with the hope that anything more than ordinary friendly interest had prompted Peter's visit; she went carefully over every word he had said, every look he had given her, and she knew that there had been thing—nothing to justify the hope that had taken so long to die in her heart. It was nothing to him—nothing. "I can go on eating my heart out for ever," she thought; "I can go on beating against iron bars all my life, and it will do any good; why not take what can?-money is something, it is all one can hope for." After all, one man was very much the same as another if she could not have Peter—and marriage with Har- key Seaton would mean so many things. It would save her father from rain, and it would assure the boys' future. Seaton would come, she knew, and it no longer seemed to matter much. She only longed to get it over. "Heaps of women marry men they don't love and manage to live quite happily," she thought. "And, after all, being in love isn't all happiness. Look what I have had to suffer." And she hated suffering. It was her nature to be bright and happy. The afternoon slipped away, but Seaton did not come. She went down to the village. The rain had cleared off and there was a faint tinge of sunset in the sky. Nan passed the road along which one went to Little Gadsden. She stood for a moment looking at the white signboard with a half smile. The road led away out of her life. She had no business there at all. Everything seemed just the same as it had done years ago when she was a child and living in durance vile, under her stepmother's sharp tongue. A woman came out of a cottage as Nan passed and called to her. Nan knew the shrill, rather domineering voice long before she turned; and a little shiver of distaste passed through her as she met the cold, beady eyes of the vicar's sister. "I was just thinking about you, Miss Marrabry," she declared; her beady eyes seemed to take in every detail. Nan's attire at a glance she held out to Nan her thin, cotton-gloved hand. "I was wondering if perhaps you would come and help us decorate for Easter. I know you don't take much interest in parish affairs, but..." "Some people are coming over from Gadsen to help. I don't know if you know any of the Gadsen people—but I always find them so exceptionally nice." "I know a few," Nan admitted. "Well, this is a Mrs. Mears I am thinking of particularly." Miss Dudeen said. "She is a war widow, poor thing which is charming person, and so rich. She is a kind of Cedar church, of course, but she is coming over to help us, and has promised to bring all the white flowers for the font. She has wonderful greenhouses, I believe, and is very good to charity; they say there are always quite a number of wounded soldiers staying in her house." "Really?" said Nan. "Yes—there are, of course, people who say that it is not quite proper—seeing that Mrs. Mears is so young, but what one must sink conventionallies in her arm, don't you think, Miss Marrabry?" "I haven't thought about it." said Nan. "But it's very kind of Mrs. Mears to be good to the soldiers—they deserve the best anyone can offer them." "Quite so—quite so . . . I entirely agree; but though I love dear Mrs. Mears and think she is simply too charming, I really think that it is perhaps—just a little—soon, don't you think?" "Soon?" Nan's steps slackened. "What do you mean?" she asked. Dusdeney shrugged her shoulders. "Please don't think I am criticizing her at all—she is a friend of mine, and I wish her every happiness. But I knew poor dear Captain Mears, and after all, it is barely two years since he was killed . . . one would have thought she might have grieved for him just a little longer, don't you think?" "I don't understand you in the least," Nan said bluntly. "What has Mrs. Mears done?" Miss Dudeney smiled, rather a frozen smile. "Oh, I don't say that she has done it yet," she said hastily. "But it's only a matter of time—I refer, of course, to her second marriage." "Second marriage?" Nan's voice sounded stiff. "Is she going to be married again?" she asked. "She is, indeed—and quite soon, I Lelleve—to that good-looking young officer who has been staying there—Mr. Lyster, I believe his name is." ```markdown ``` C STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEXPECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTH THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PREPARATIONS TO OUR LIMITED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE The following is our complete list Strait-Tex Hair Refining Tonic $1.00 Refines kinky, frizy, coarse hair to medium; medium hair to good. Strait-Tex Hair Grower 25c Not only promotes growth of the hair, but makes it soft, pliable and luxurious. An excellent pressing oil. 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If your dealer doesn't have Pluko, send us his name along with 50c if you want the Snow White Pluko or 25c if you want the Amber and we will send it to you through him and thus save you postage. RIGHT Rev. W. R. Howerton, D. D., delivered an able sermon at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. Rev. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, at Cave Springs, preached at 8 o'clock for Rev. W. R. Howerton and his congregation. It was a fine, helpful discourse. Mr. Junius Colvin is improving Mrs. Rosa B. Moore took an automobile trip to Durm, S. C., visiting her daughter, Linnie Blanton. Rev. W. M. Moore is celebrating his second anniversary at Hot Springs, Va., Baptist Church. Mrs. Bessie Reynolds, of Wytheville, Va., who has been in Roanoke during the past three weeks on account of the illness of Június Colvin, will leave for home. Mrs. Dungee is much improved. Mrs. Thompson is the mother of a fine baby girl, born May 16th. Mr. Thomas Jones is much improved. Don't forget Madison Stanfield, the Planet agent. You can pay monthly. Have it sent to your door. Be prompt, so he can be prompt with the publisher. Mrs. Josephine McGinsky is ill again from a relapse. CHICAGO,ILL The Alumni Association of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute (V. N, & I. I.) of Petersburg, Va., of which M. T. Bailey, 3638 S. State Street, has served as president for the past twenty years, has been called to meet in its regular biennial meeting June 10th and 11th at Petersburg, Va. The association is composed of more than 2,000 members, who cover the entire United States. At the close of the Alumni meeting, this body will attend the commencement exercises of the school and witness the presentation of diplomas to the graduating classes by the president, Dr. John M. Gandy. J. C. Martin, exalted ruler of Ft. Dearborn Lodge, No. 44, Elks, accompanied by Col. John R. Marshall and Wm. Boy, past exalted rulers, has just returned from a flying automobile trip to Cleveland, Ohio, as forerunners for Ft. Dearborn Lodge and Marching Club, which will attend the grand lodge session in that city next August. The various lodges and temples of U. B. F. & S. M. T. are preparing for their annual sermon at Institutional Church Sunday afternoon, May 23rd. J. B. Street, worthy master of North Star Lodge, is general chairman. C. T. Hume, well known State Street printer, has returned from Texas, where he spent several weeks on account of severe illness of relatives. Great Lakes, Lodge No. 43, and Ft. Dearborn Lodge, No. 44, Elks, together with the Sister Temples, will hold their annual sermon Sunday afternoon, May 16th, at Ehenezer Baptist Church 45th Street and Vincennes Ave. Mrs. Georgia E. Harding, State Grand Princess of S. M. T., Illinois and jurisdiction, is completing her annual visits to the temples in Southern Illinois, returning in time for the annual sermon, May 23rd. The 9th annual session of the Union Baptist Association, of which Rev. J. W. Coleman is moderator, will be held with the Lily Dale First Baptist Church, 9537 Perry Avenue, from May 19th to May 23rd. Mrs. Mamie Holderof, New York City, is in the city as the house guest of her friend, Mrs. Edyth Hopkins, 4133 Indiana Avenue, and will spend about two months visiting old acquaintances. REV. FISHER SPEAKS SUNDAY. Professor M. M. Fisher, the well-known minister, of the Virginia Union University, will deliver an interesting sermon Sunday evening. May 23 at 8:15 o'clock at the Fourth Baptist Church, Churchill. His subject will be "Stirring the Eagles Nest." All are cordially invited to attend. MR. CARTER SPEAKS TRIBUTE TO THE N. A. A. C. P. To the Editor of the Planet: Dear Sir,—Your very timely comment on the indispensable service rendered the race by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is praiseworthy and highly deserving of that paramount organization. For it is to the great efforts of "this truly remarkable aggregation of colored folks" that Doctor Sweet of Detroit Mich. owes much for the freedom he now enjoys. In such cases race prejudice is paramount to justice and law. It is therefore evident that Doctor Sweet and others with him in the case were facing long terms in prison if this remarkable aggregation of colored folks as referred to in your editorial comment had not come to their assistance. Thus instead of much talk this great organization is showing the world what it can do, what it has done and what it is now doing. In thinking of this great organization's achievement and the indispensable service it has rendered the race, making more secure their social condition the writer is reminded of your praiseworthy labors to save the lives of Solomon Marable, Pokey Barnes and Mary Abernathy, 28 years ago. All three of these poor colored people would have been hung if the editor of the Planet had not gone to their assistance. It was therefore, through his timely endeavors that two of the three were saved and given their freedom, while the force of evidence and adverse sentiment hung the third. These timely endeavors by the educated and the cultured of our leaders for our social betterment is in the writer's judgment far better than the phantom ships of the Vaunted Black Star line which has not as yet materialized before the eyes of the "four hundred million negroes of the world." It is not clear to the writer just where they get this vast number, but such talk will not free Africa of Anglo Saxon rule. The white man is in Africa and as the years go by he seems to root himself deeper and deeper in the African soil. If then, the negro would go there for a permanent residence he would have the same kind of haughty prejudice to fight there as he is now fighting here. 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