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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library VIRGINIA MAY 28 1927 STATE LIBRARY BRANCH'S MURDER Jury 10 to 2 for Aquittal of Smith in Iceman Murder Frank Miller Contradicts Abraham Walker--The Latter Positively Identifies Chas. Smith--Unable to Establish Motive--Irene Hebron and Her Troubles. VOLUME XLIV. NO. 30 BR Jury 10 Frank Mille Chas. Smit The trial of Charles Smith, chaufeur charged with striking Ileman William E. Branch with a bottle and killing him on the evening of Sunday, April 3, 1927 on the northheast corner of Second and Jackson Sts. took place Wednesday, May 25th in the Hustings Court of this city with Judge W. Kirk Mathews presiding. Attorney Edgar B. English assisted by Attorney Charles W. Moss had charge of the defense, while the brilliant, Commonwealth's Attorney Dave E. Satterfield conducted the prosecution. THE CORONER TESTIFIES. Coroner James M. Whitfield described the wound and told of the cause of death. Abram Walker, who resides at 713 N. 4th Street testified that on the Sunday in question he was standing on Second St., just across the street from the Richmond Athletic Club, when Charles Smith came up to him and asked him to loan him a knife. He asked another man to loan him one, but he did not get it from either party. He then walked across the street and drew a bottle from his right hand pocket. BRANCH WAS TALKING. Branch was standing on the corner talking. When he was within two or three feet of Branch, he threw the bottle and ran east on Jackson Street. Branch was standing in the center of the sidewalk on Second Street. Other men were standing in the doorway and around on Jackson Street. Branch was talking to Norman Robinson. He heard Branch ask, "Who hit me?" He did not tell of the happening to any one that he told him before Walker the next Monday. He told two fellows at the garage one of whom was named Taylor. WENT TO PHONE. He told the officers when they came after him. Irene Mitchell testified that she lives in Oak Park. She knew Charles Smith, when she saw him. She saw him Sunday. April 3rd at Irene Hebron's. 306-AE. Clay Street. "Me and my sister Dorothy Mitchell went there to use the telephone about six or half past. Smith came down and opened the door. Branch came in after we got there. Branch and Irene had some words. She cursed him. He started to smack her. ORDERED HIM OUT. "She ordered him out. He said he would not have come there if you had not sent for me. Smith came out of the room after Branch left and said he would get Branch, if it was the last thing he did. Irene Mitchell said that Abraham Walker married her mother. She had been to Irene Hebron's apartment once before to have her hair dressed. Dorothy Mitchell said, "I came by Irene's to use the telephone to call a fellow to come for me. It was between half past six and seven o'clock. This fellow Charley was in there. Branch was not in there at first, but he came in afterwards. Irene and Branch got to fussing." IRENE CURSED BRANCH. "Irene cursed him and he started to smack her. He had on a light coat and a light cap. He said John Jones had better not hit Irene. He was going to get him. We stayed there about five minutes. We left Smith and Irene standing up in the hall. It was five minutes to seven Branch told her. I 'phoned Hermau Evans. He met Branch coming down the steps. Evans did not come any where, but in the hall. Branch opened the door for him. I have seen Charles *nith* only once or twice before and then I didn't know what his name was. I used to call Jim Joe. MILLER'S STATEMENT. Detective Sergeant E. H. Organ arrested Smith on the testimony of ewitnesses. He was arrested at 904 7 N. Sixth Street, April 9, 1927 at about 2 A. M. Sergeant Organ said the color of the overcoat taken from him did not tally. He had a light hat and a dark blue cap. Frank B. Miller, of 814 N. Fourth Street testified: "I saw the man, who struck Branch. I was coming down Second Street between 7 and 7:30 o'clock April 3rd. As I got there some one hit Branch over the head with a bottle. A part of the class fell on my shoulder. A TALL MAN. "The man who hit him was tailed and wore a light cap. I was on my way home. I had an engagement to get to the church at 8 o'clock. It was not Charles Smith. I have known Smith about 5 years. When Branch asked who hit him, I told him it was a tall man with a light cap. Mr. Bullock and John Price were standing in the vestibule of the Richmond Athletic Club Irene Hebron who lives at 306 A. E. Clay Street testified: "The girls were in my house that Sunday afternoon. They used the telephone and called up a gentleman to come after them." CAME TO SEE SON. While they were waiting, Mr. Branch came in. Branch came by to see my son. My son was working for him. When he was going out the man came in. Branch had no fuss with me. There was no man in there. I do not know Charles Smith. I have never seen him be fore in my life to know him. Then Attorney Dave Satterfield proceeded to cross examine the witness. He brought out the information that she was separated from her husband and had been shot as a result of trouble with him. THAT WOUNDED HAND. He requested her to show one of her hands to the jury and one half of her little finger had been shot off. Her husband was arrested. She admitted that she had been separated from her husband for five months, and Mr. Safferley intimated by his questioning of her that she had been (Continued on page 4. A REMARKABLE RECORD We direct: attention to the advertisement of the Union Life Insurance Company, with offices in this city. The particular case cited is without a parallel so far as we know. Call up the Home Office, Randolph 5978 and an Agent will see you promptly and explain in detail the various classes of insurance You had better do this today. DOINGS OF THE Y. M. C. A Dr. Mota Lewis deliver a fine address on Health at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday. It was rich and rare. General Secretary Scott C. Burrell carried the baseball nine of Virginia Union University over to the Penitentiary to cross bats with the crack team of inmates. The Unionites made the Inmates know what a goose egg tags like—shutting them out for nine innings; a hard thing for any team to do over there, as there is counterfeit money. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1927 The funeral services of Dabney Hardy were held at Wainwright and Company, establishments, Saturday May 14 1927, New York, N. Y. The funeral designs were numerous Rev. Dr. Wainwright officiated. He leaves a wife four sisters, a brother, and daughter, and one brother, the Rev. Dr. W. H. Skipwith, noted preacher and singer. Mr. Hardy was born and reared in Richmond (Fulton). Dr. John H. Holmes of Winchester, Ky. was in the city last week and called on us. He came to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, D. R. Dawson. Dr. Holmes received the telegram in Winchester about on hour after the demise. He was performing his duty as a member of the U. S. Medical Pension Board, to which position he was appointed by President McKinley in 1997. He visited his friends here and returned home Monday night. Rev. W. H. Brooks, D. D., pastor of the 19th St. Baptist Church was in the city last week attending the funeral of D. R. Dawson. He left Sunday night for Washington. Mrs. Mabel Crea of Harrisburg. Pa. was also here. She is succeeding at her adopted home. She left also Sunday night. Mrs. Ella C. Brown who has been visiting her brother, Mr. W. T. Clark Birmingham, Alabama for the past year, is now visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Wynes, 1007 St. James Street. Mr. V. L. Hawkins, the popular insurance collector is out again after a severe sickness. He thanks the Fifth St. Baptist Church Richmond Beneficial force and friends for the many kindnesses shown. Mrs. Sophia Lemus, of North Fifth Street, who has been indisposed, is very much improved. Messrs. Eddie Morris of Washington, D. C. and Willie Morris, of Huntington W. Va. were in the city last week attending the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Bob Phillips. Mrs. Roberta Miller, of 12 E. 20th Street spent last week in Roanoke, Va. She was accompanied by Mrs. Laura Jones. While there they visited the Elks Convention, and report having had a fine time in the Magic City. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Grand Master of the National Ideal Society is out of the city on business for the Society. While away he will hold several meetings in Philadelphia, Pa. and Norfolk, Va. and organize new Lodges. MEMORY. MEMORY Sacred to the memory of our de- voted mother, Mrs. Annie Eliz White, who entered into rest eternal one year ago, May 28, 1926: Her work is done, Her toils are over Her soul is safe On Heaven's blest shore. —Her Children. Rev. John L. Slaughter, pastor of Leigh Street Baptist Church (white) will preach a special sermon Sunday 3:30 P. M. at the Fourth Baptist Church, 28th and P Streets. His choir and congregation have been invited. THE STORY OF JACOB Rev. Junius L. Taylor Delivers Sermon--St. Philip's P. E. Church Progressing. Rev. Junius L. Taylor, Rector of St. Philips P. E. Church delivered an impressive sermon Sunday morning. Arrowing at the churca edifice at 11 o'clock, the preliminary exercises were soon under way and then this popular divine spoke from Genesis, 32nd chapter. It was the story of Jacob and his covenant with God. He dealt also with Esau, placing him in a most favorable light and in bringing the subject matter home impressed upon all the necessity of the believer renewing his covenant with God. A COMPARISON He spoke of Esau being strong physically, and used the biblical expression, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated." Jacob was the robber of his brother's birth-right. Great visions come, but we are not willing to make the sacrifice. There is a steady growth of young people in this Church. PLANS FOR TEMPLE. He described the finding of a location to build the temple. This Church is unique and attractive in many respects, being composed of many of the brightest minds in the city. The strictest observance of Episcopal customs and usages is observable and the order is perfect. The choir is one of the best in the city. The collections keep up to the standard. MUCH MONEY RAISED. In the preliminary exercises, Rev. Taylor had announced the notices. Dr. D. A. Ferguson, who is instructor of one of the largest classes in the Church announced that through the efforts of members of that body $400.00 had been raised directly and indirectly and this amount had been sent to the Mississippi flood sufferers. To my surprise Rev. Taylor paid a glowing tribute to our past labors and invited me to say a word to the communicants. As this was the first time in my life that I had ever spoken in an Episcopal Church during the services, I spoke. THAT FUNERAL DISCOURSE. Later, Rev. Junius L. Taylor delivered an extended funeral discourse at the First Presbyterian Church over the remains of David R. Dawson, at 1 P. M. Funeral Director A. D. Price, Jr. had charge of the remains. FISK MUSICAL AND EDUCATION AL PROGRAM AT FENEZER CHURCH, MAY 30. The citizens of Richmond, Virginia will have an unusual opportunity to hear the Fisk University quartette and Rev. C. W. Kelly, Field Representative of the University at Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 30, 1927. The quartette, besides filling several concert engagement's successfully this season, is one of the most demanded performers of Nashville Radio programs and the reputation of being one of the best musical clubs sponsored by Fisk in many years. Rev. C. W. Kelly, an alumnus of Fisk and a teacher in the Phelps Hall Bible Training School of Tuskegee, Alabama, will be with the quartette and will give an address on "The New Fisk." Mr. Kelly has been on two extensive tours, with the new President, Thomas E. Jones this winter and is well informed in regard to the dreams, plans and policies of Dr. Jones. He will set forth, in a most forceful way, the program now being worked out to develop Fisk into a graduate institution for the training of the co-ored youth of America. Those closest to Fisk feel that this College is on the eve of a vast expansion and an abundant new life. Already applications for enrollment for next year exceed by several hundred the available accommodations. A national interest in the new program at Fisk is being manifested and everywhere that President Jones has been, in the busy months since he assumed charge of Fisk, he has been greeted by large and sympathetic audiences who hall him as the leader of a new, more thorough and more progressive educational program. Undoubtedly the Quartette and Mr. Kelly will be greeted by a large audience in this city, anxious to evidence their interest in the "New Fisk". IMPRESSIVE SERMON AT MOORE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Can the dead be indicted? Surely those who heard Rev. Gordon B. Hancock on Sunday morning will agree that the dead together with the living are indicted. After having listened to such an impressive sermon as the one preached by our pastor, on duty-dodgers, and tight-wads, without a doubt the community will have a different attitude toward the Union Harshorn Campaign and the Community Hospital Campaign, which have just begun. Both of these institutions are worthy of help but unless the community does its duty they will go lacking. In other words they cannot exist without finance. Here the duty-dodgers find ample work to do to help make these campaigns a success. Tight-wads, as styled by our pastor, are the stingy loathsome animals who hang on to any good work and give excuses for their negligence. The plan goes out to these in the name of the Lord, asking them to leosen up. May these tight-wads feel it their indispensable duty to help not only their families and church, to but give liberally to the above named institutions for the sake of generations to come. SHARP—CLAY. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clay announce the marriage of their daughter, Edwina Gwendolyn, to Mr. Olden W. Sharp. Reception, 606 W. Marshall St. Thursday evening. June the second, from eight to ten. Friends invited. No cards. Mr. Charles Satchell Morris Jr., the noted orator and scholar, of New York is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Morris, Sr. 1401 Idlewood Avenue. He was en route to New York after filling sev- A. E. REVEREND MILES MARK FISHER, A. M., B. D. Author, Scholar, Preacher. Professor of Church History, Virginia Union University, Pastor of Second Liberty Baptist Church and Elam Baptist Church. ELAM BAPTIST CHURCH RAISES $1726.11—GREAT COOPERATION BETWEEN PASTOR FISHER AND CONGREGATION. On Sunday, May 22, $1726.11 was laid on the collection table at Elam Baptist Church Ruthville, Va., thus making the greatest single financial effort in the one hundred twenty seven years history of that church and probably in any rural church in the State of Virginia. The occasion drew together a course of people from many surrounding counties as well as prominent citizens from Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport News. Music was furnished by Miss Id Williams, Mrs. Mattie Harris, Charles Price and the choir of the Fourth Baptist Church. Mr. A. W. Dandridge gave two choice readings. Dr. Samuel Brown grandson of one of the founders of Elam Church and pastor of the Gliffield Baptist Church Petersburg, preached an excellent sermon on "Faith." Elam Baptist Church, itself a producer of men and women of distinction scattered throughout Virginia and from California to Massachusetts, has now a membership of less than one hundred families, but all of them cooperated in this their greatest effort. Those persons who led in the Rally as Captains, include Misses Mamie Cotman and Cordella Franklin; Mames dames Leniora B. Bowman, Anna B. Brown, E. Brown, Marha D. Brown, Estella C. Jones, Jessie Olymer, Rubenetta PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Murder Identifies Troubles. ARK FISHER, A. M., B. D. Polar, Preacher. History, Virginia Union Second Liberty Baptist in Baptist Church. Randolph, Mary E. Seldon and Elise Ebisha Smith; and Messrs. E. T. Banks, E. D. Brown, S. T. Brown, Basil Harris, E. Wells Jones, Samuel G. Jones, George W. Wallace and Russell Washington. The County Sunday School Union also presented the Church with a contribution. Mr. Louis T. Brown is church clerk and Rev. Miles Mark Fisher is pastor. BOR PHILLIPS LAID TO REST. BOB PHILIPS LAID TO REST. The funeral of Mr. Robert (Bob) Phillips was held from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Maria L. Phillips, 810 N. Fifth Street, Tuesday at 3 P. M. Rev. Junius L. Taylor, rector of St. Phillips P. E. Church paid a loving tribute to the life and character of the deceased. Music was furnished by St. Phillips Choir. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, among them being many designs from Huntington, W. Va., where Bob had been a resident for quite a number of years. He leaves a devoted wife, mother, three sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His remains were conveyed to Woodland Cemetery with Mr. A. D. Price as undertaker. The casket was borne by former playmates of Bob's during the days of his childhood here in Richmond especially in his old neighborhood on North Third Street, about the time of the turn of the century. Among the out-of-town friends who attended the funeral were Messrs. James Cabell, of Huntington, W. Va. and Mr. Willie (Funky) Crump of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. S'MATTER POP Some Callers YOU ARE TRYING HIM FAR, FAR BET HIS CAPACITY TO SAY CAP ANO A G Every Clock Tick of 8-Hour Means $9,888 to New Some Callers By Albert T. Reid YOU ARE TRYING TO FORCE HIM FAR, FAR BEYOND HIS CAPACITY TO PAY AND YOU'RE A SHYLOCK IF YOU EXPECT ME TO PAY THAT SAY, UNCLE, - IF THOSE FOLKS ARE OUT BEYOND THEIR CAPACITY TO PAY, AND WE'VE ALREADY LOANED THEM ANOTHER ELEVEN BILLION DOLLARS, WOULDN'T IT BE A GOOD PLAN TO PAUSE, - ALITTLE BIT? Albert T. Reid AUTOCASTER $9888 TICK two PHILADELPHIA—Value of time in the United States has increased 100 percent since 1914, according to Warner S. Hays, secretary of the Clock manufacturers' Association of America, in an address here. "Life is worth twice as much in this country as it was before the 'World War,'" said Mr. Hays. "There are two ways of judging the value of life. One is by what a man produces and the other is by what he receives, according to either measurement, living is twice as desirable now in America as it was thirteen years ago. "In 1913 the average worker's pay, on messenger boy to bank president, was six-centes of a cent a minute. Now the average is one and one-third cents a minute. Every working day is worth $28,199,048. Every clock tick of a working day means $9,884. The value of time has multiplied the number of clocks and the bigger and more important a man or woman to the more timepieces he or she has. How the value of time has speeded up is shown by the fact that in 1915 42,500,000 workers in America produced wealth to the amount of $32,000,000,000. Last year 5 per cent more workers produced nearly $90,000,000,000. "Making the fullest allowance for difference in the value of the dollar there is twice as much wealth in America to be distributed among its fortunate inhabitants as in 1914 in the worker of every class has his seat at the table." THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND' VIRGINIA WORDS, WORDS EVERYWHERE AND NOT A STORY IN SIGHT. F. L. Zybach, 32, farmer of Grand Island, Neb. didn't like the idea of riding all day on a plow so he invented a simple device to automatically guide the tractor—while he sits in the shade. It is fool-proof. The minute the tractor gets out of the furrow a spring shuts off the ignition. Now a Lincoln, Neb. plow manufacturer is backing Mr. Zybach. All that is necessary is to plow the first furrow turning round corners. In demonstration a 20 acre field was plowed without a stop. and Night Bringing Flood Refugees to Safety and Sc truck pi va night less f to pl Mo needed reiter person area. The Jedge's Josh THE ACMIL CORP. INC. IT IS TRUE FEW MEN TODAY HIDE BEHIND A SKIRT LIKEWISE, FEW WOMEN Donald McMillan Stores Ship With Candy for Eskimos Otto Y. Schnering, PRESIDENT BABY RUTH CANDY CO THE FLOWER MARKET Flood and Rushing Supplies ing Supplies Scores of Graham Brothers trucks operating in the Mississippi valley are being used day and night carrying supplies for homeless families and moving refugees to places of safety. More trucks and supplies are needed and Herbert Hoover has reiterated his call for aid after personally visiting the flooded BREU. ```markdown ``` Big New Oil Wells Gushing In Frozen North and Mexico CHICAGO — Donald McMillan will take a large store of candy on his coming expedition to the Arctic. The candy has been donated by Otto Y. Schnering, president of the Baby Ruth Candy company of Chicago. "Doc Cook's famous gum-drops," said Commander McMillan, in a letter of thanks to Mr. Schnering, "seem to have developed a pronounced sweet tooth among the Eskimos. The natives of the Far North are crazy for candy. They can't get enough. Sweets of any kind are unknown in their original diet. Candy is a welcome relief from raw blubber and whale oil. It is not only the children Big New Oil Wells Guide In Frozen A More candles for the Eskimos, renewed supplies of tequila, Mexico's fiery beverage, for the peons of our turbulent cousin to the South, and added comfort and economy for the fuel users of the United States, are the promise of Nature's tremendous oil supply. On the edge of the Arctic Zone, near Fort Norman on the lower Mackenzie River, recently was drilled the world's most northern oil well. It is a great producer in a region described as a vast subterranean oil By C. M. PAYNE andy for Eskimos OTTO Y. SCHNERING, PRESIDENT BABY RUTH CANDY CO LLAN'S SHIPS IN WISCASSET HARBOR timos ERING, BY RUTH OSGET HARBOR who love candy but men and women too. The famous men of the tribe the hunters, the men of valor, the patriarchs and sachens will devour these chocolate bars with ravenous gusto. I am glad the candy contains peanuts. The goober is unknown of Eskimos and will prove a relishing surprise to them. The men of my ship will also enjoy this candy. They like nothing better when working hard in cold weather. A little candy invigorates them for their labor." The Edy Ruth company, following Mr. McMillan's instructions, has shipped the consignment to Wisconsin Me, from which port the explorer vessel will sail this June. Con mander McMillan will also take along a lot of dolls for Eskimo children. ushing in North and Mexico C. U. WILLIAMS) Mexico lake, abounding in millions of bar rels of petroleum. On almost the same day that brings news of this immense new source of heating fuel, comes word that thus far in 1927 of all the new oil wells drilled in Mexico, eight alone are yielding a significant recording to a statement by the Mexican ministry of industry and commerce. "The great Fort Norman oil field is said to be capable of answering America's total fuel and illumination, requirements for many years," said C. U. Williams, president of the Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating Corporation of Bloomington, Ill. "Added to the already great over-production of fuel oil in the United States, it removes all doubt as to a permanent, low-cost supply of fuel oil for the fast-growing army of builders who are abandoning old-fashioned fuel and heating methods. Dr. T. O. 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Success lies in the direction of doing things that the average person believes cannot be done. Most people believe in seeking a residence on Easy Street. When they get there, they find all of their neighbors made up of failures. The Democratic leaders are having a hard time of it. They have but one available candidate. Al Smith and they are apparently afraid to nominate him. It seems time for Harry Flood Byrd to "shy his caster in the ring." Charles A. Lindbergh's trip from San Diego, Calif., to Paris has won the admiration of the whole civilized world. The first part of the trip was made with two stops, St. Louis and New York and on the last lap he made a continuous journey. President Coolidge is showing wisdom and is doing the best he can. There are some other things he might do—release Marcus Garvey, and admit colored citizens to the training camps of the country. One colored youth in one camp would make no difference. They can get in there—as servants, but not as citizens. O. the pity of it. WORLD'S GOSPEL FEAST PARTY AT FIREHISTORY BAPTISM "We have come to work! We have come to represent God!" was the statement of Dr. G. Wilson Beckon, when our pastor presented "The World's Gospel Feast Party" in the opening of a revival campaign Sunday morning. This noted evangelist is making his first appearance in Richmond and is assisted by his wife, who is a most gifted soloist; a business manager in the person of Mr. SeCormack of Kansas City, who wurde from handling the business affairs of the organization, plays the cornet in the orchestra; Mr. Simms of Alabama, who is social secretary to the evangelist and who also plays the clarinet and saxophone; Miss THE JURY HANGS THE JURY HANGS (Continued from Page 1.) laying up with both Smith and Branch. This she seriously denied ROOMED THERE. Mrs. Bertania Miller stated that Charles Smith roomed with her and had done so for 5 or 6 years. She had been visiting that afternoon next door until 6 o'clock. Charles Smith came in and went upairs and finished dressing. We went to church and got out at half past nine. We completed supper about a little after e seven o'clock. My husband and this boy washed dishes. I have never seen him with a light cap. He has a light gray hat. She identified the light hat as belonging to him and as being the one he wore that Sunday. THE HUSBAND'S STATEMENT. He had been working right along. He works for Mrs. Allan Tabtow. Samuel Miller said, "I live at 904 A N. Sixth Street and I am the husband of Berania Miller. I am 47 years of age. I work at the St. Luke Hospital, Sunday, about 3. I was off, arriving at home about 3 P. M. Between 3 and 2:00 Charles came in. He greeted me in a conversation. We both ween upstairs at 4 o'clock. I retired. I saw him a few moments before 6 o'clock. AT FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. "After supper, we joined in and washed the dishes. My wife said 'We'll go to 'the Fifth Street Church to a pageant.' He consented to go We went to 'church at about 15 minutes to 8 o'clock. We got home about 9:30. He played the saxo phone until 11 o'clock, after which he went to bed.' Charles Draper said it was at the Elks Home, at Fourth Nicholas of St. Louis who plays the piano; Mr. Harris, of Washington and Mr. Dewling, of Atlantic City, who are the violinists. This fine group of young people are well trained, each playing well his respective role in this great program for the Master. { The amount of money raised for the building fund from the Gideon Rally Sunday was very encouraging. A large per cent of the members rallied well. We must raise $1000 more by the coming Sunday to pay off all minor obligations and clear the way for the big rally in July when we must raise $9000. Dr. Morris is very anxiously pleading that every member and friend will keep their shoulders to the wheel while we are passing through the most strenuous period we shall ever have to face. Last Sunday night the Independent Beneficial Club held their memorial service. Rev. Dr. Becton used for his subject, Is the Future State of the Soul One of Conscious Existence? It was a great sermon on the immortality of the soul. Don't miss the services of the The World's Gospel Feast Party all the week and all day the coming Sunday. All indications point to a great meeting in Richmond and we very cordially invite every church, organization, club, society and individual of the entire city to attend. This campaign will last one month. Mrs. Susie J. Grant, President of the B. Y. P. U. announces a special program at six o'clock Sunday Company, with headquarters in evening. Prof. C. A. Lindsay will deliver an address and the Talent Rally will close. We begin issuing red buttons to mark the $10 goal for building fund contributors Sunday morning. ```markdown ``` Colds, Gripppe. Flu. Dengue Bulous Fever and Malaria It Kills the Germs. Come and Go with the SHEPHERDS to Baysborc July 19, 1927 The interest in our Excursion is increasing each day. We are asking each member of the Order in Richmond and Vicinity to look forward to this Annual Outing as an opportunity to aid your local treasury from a financial standpoint as well as the Grand Fold and at the same time get a day of real pleasure at the Seashore. All indications point to a two-section Excursion. Engage your ticket in time and avoid the rush. You are the Grand Secretary. The tour has added to all three tickets for the Fold that reports the greatest amount in cash for tickets sold on the 7th of June. Let your Fold be the winner of the sale of these three tickets. The Grand Presiding Shepherd Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, in company with Mrs. Maze Johnson, Miss Kulah N. Cunningham, Mrs. Susie J. Williams, Grand Secretary Amos C. Clark, Mr. Roscoe C. Mitchell, Mr. John Henderson and Mr. Fred dieck Motored to Norge, Va. Sunday to be present with Daughter Dias and Rev. Dias in their annual church rally. It was a great meeting and more than two hundred dollars were raised in this rally. It was a splendid effort. The work of the Order was represented by the Grand Shepherd and her party, and Mrs. Dias deserve great credit for the great plush work they are doing in James City County. The people in this community are and Clay Streets and saw Charles Smith there about 20 minutes to 3 o'clock that Sunday afternoon. ATTORNEY ENGLISH ACTIVE. Charles Smith denied all knowledge of the affair and claimed that he had never been to Irene Hebron's house. After he left the stand, an attempt was made to introduce character witnesses, but under the strenuous objections of Commonwealth's Attorney Satterfield the attempt was abandoned. Attorney Edgar B. English ably and skillfully conducted the cross-examination of the witnesses. The question as to the submission of the case to the jury without argument was then considered and Attorneys English and Moss were in a quandary. WOULDN'T TAKE THE CHANCE. They consulted the friends of the accused. It was considered inadvisible to take a chance at the raplier-like thrusts of Attorney Dave E. Satterfield, who has a convincing way of addressing a jury. It was nearly 6 P. M. Wednesday when the jury retired with the able, clear, lucid instructions of His Honor, W. Kirk Mathews. No verdict came and on Thursday morning the jury was discharged, the body standing 10 to 2 for acquittal. Smith was bailed with John H. Braxton as surely. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, (25th and S Streets) Rev. J Andrew Bowler, Pastor, Residence. 112 E. Leigh Street. Services: Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and $ P. M. Sunday School, 9:30 A. M. All are welcome. FAIRFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH (Fatfair Street) Rev. P. Phillips, pastor, 712 E. Clay St. Services: 11:30 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Sunday School, 3:00 P. M. The public is invited. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND' VIRGINIA blessed in being able to claim these two able persons as their leaders. A splendid sermon was preached in the afternoon by Rev. Moody of Virginia Union University. There will be a program given on the fifth Sunday at 3:30 o'clock P. M. at the Ebeneze Baptist Church by the Juvenile Department under the leadership of Mrs. Lillie Basker ville. She promises a very inspiring program for this occasion. Every Shepherd and every member of the Ebeneze Baptist Church are asked to be present. This program is for the best students. Every Shepherd in the city of Richmond and vicinity is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first Sunday in June, at which time the Seventeenth Annual Sermon of the Folds of the City of Richmond and vicinity will be preached. The Uniform Department is wofiing hard to make a good showing on the first Sunday in June. The members of the Uniform Department and all of the male members of the Folds of the City of Richmond and vicinity and the ladies who desire to go over the entire route of the parade are requested to meet at the Samaritan Hall, 6th and Duval Sts. at 2 P. M. and the ladies who do not desire to go over the entire route are requested to meet at the Girl's Home, 502 W. Clay St. at 2 P. M. Eliza A. Berkley Fold, Clark's Invincible Fold, W. H. Dennis Fold and Williams and Ligons Fold, all held very enthusiastic meetings Monday night, May 23rd. All of these Folds are entering heartily into the Excursion Movement. Mrs. Lillie Haskerville chairman of the Boosting Committee and Miss Mary Crump are on the job and were present at all of these Folds last Monday night The Shepherds Band presents the Hardy Brothers Orchestra for a gala night at the Waltz Dream Dancing Academy. Tuesday, May 31st. All are invited to come. IDEALS PAY DEATH CLAIMS. Richmond, Va., May 12, 1927 Mr. Hines of the Ideal Society, Richmond, Va. I thank you for the settlement of the death claim of my husband, James Epps, who was a member of Ruth Lodge, No. 194. You are doing a great work. Respectfully yours, ADDIE W. EPPS. Richmond, Va., May 21, 1927 Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supreme Master of the Ideal Society. Dear Sir: I am very grateful to you and the Order for what you have done for me. I can say, that your Order is all that it professes to be. Your promptness in settling death claims, is much credit to your Society. Yours very truly. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND B. Y. P. U. CONGRESS, AT BIRMINGHAM. Arrangements have been made and requirements, locally complied with to have the National Baptist Sunday School and B. E. P. U. Congress to meet in Birmingham, Alabama. We expect and homes for more than 5,000 messengers have been secured. All messengers are urgently requested to write Rev. W. M. 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EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY ATLANTA, GEORGIA AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write For Particulars. Subscribe to The Planet BY C. M. PAYNE FTV H. L. MINOR FURNITURE Choice for 1928 Nominations In Nationwide Straw Vote President Coolidge Gov. Alfred Smith With a total of more than 362,000 straw votes cast by readers of 2,000 weekly newspapers served by Publishers Autocaster Service of N. Y., President Coolidge is first choice of the Republicans and Gov. Alfred Smith of N. Y., first choice of the Democrats. The President polled 87,176 votes to 53,711 by Smith. Lowden of Illinois was second choice to Coolidge with 80,066 and Sen. James Read of Missouri, second to Smith with 41,135. U. S. Flyers New York to Paris Derby Capt. Chas. A. Lindenbergh "Spirit of St. Louis" Leads School Contest 12 Years, 9 Days Letha Ezma Ferguson, 18 of Wayne, W. Va., claims the national title with a school record of 12 years and 9 days without ever being absent or tardy. She graduates this Spring. This is the best record to date. Is there a boy or girl in this territory with a better record? ```markdown ``` This Week By Arthur Brisbane MICHIGAN, CIVILIZED STATE. MR. MELLON HOUSEKEEPING. THE IDEAL CHILD. HERE—REAL NEWS. The State of Michigan is still trying to reach a decision on capital punishment. Certain legislators appear to think that to discourage murder the State must imitate the murder and inflict death. It is proposed to restore capital punishment in Michigan, where it has long been unknown. Michigan is a civilized State, an example to others in many ways. It is to be hoped the Legislature will not decide that civilization in Michigan needs the help of a hangman, or a man to throw the switch on an electric chair. What is the ideal child, in your opinion? Secretary Hoover, president of the American Child Health Association, says the normal child, "superfluously happy or deeply damaged, is robust, vociferous, not emotionless." That is a good diction of a child destined to do so a go-getter. On other hand, Napoleon, who t is the adult children of Europe v should do, was not vocifer c ust. He was sickly s in a corner because his s laughed at his Corsican a was entirely ruled by h emotion, AMBITION. industry commission of the L of Nations reports 20,000,000 work in Europe and blames States of course. Eur also blames itself for al 20,000,000 pairs of hands to --- A good farmer keeps his horses and oxen working, a good industrialist keeps his machines busy. Europe needs canals, roads, houses, and it should be possible to find work for all. That would be easy if men could get away from the idea that the only sound reason for putting a man to work is to let somebody else make a profit out of his labor. What is the real wealth of this country? Nobody could guess within a thousand billions. 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A tractor and plow with no driver, all by themselves, guided by electricity, ploughed a twenty-acre field on the farm of the Nebraska Agricultural College yesterday, farmers, professors and busin- ders men looking on. The first furrow only was ploughed under human guidance. That furrow acted as guide and the machine did the rest. Thare you have the ultimate solution of the farm question, and proof that "back to the farm" is not necessary. The farmer will sit, spyglass in hand, on a tower in the middle of his acres, watching one machine spraying potatoes, another cultivating corn, a third cutting green oats for hay, and not a farm hand on the place. In Kansas alone this year additional "combination" machines for harvesting wheat will do away with 25,000 itigrant extra farm land. Brains, money and machinery will solve the farm problem as they have solved other industrial problems THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND' VIRGINIA Magazine Page About Your Health Things You Should Know by John Joseph Gaines, M. D. BACKACHE The universal spring symptom, in these days of house-cleaning, when the rugs must be beaten and the piano lifted. Men and women are both victims—women most often; and the treatment of any ailment is—to remove the cause, and second, to rest off the present damage. Backache is either muscular—from over-work or injury, or from inflamed nerves—neuritis. In women, especially those that are mothers, it may come from prolapse of certain internal organs, which exert a dragging down on important nerve-trunks,—if the patient is subject to much exercise on the feet. The physician should be consulted, before serious or chronic condition results, from "tumbago" to "sciatica" is the shortest of steps; therefore the aching back should receive attention at its appearance. Sometimes a diseased neck causes a lame back—the pain being "referred" from an ulcer or hemorrhoids; the cure comes with removal of the cause. Rarely the kidneys produce backache; if so, some form of calculus may be suspected. Of the local measures for relief of a lame back, we have rest for the first. Rest will cure sciatic neuritis, if not caused from a remote lesion. I have cured a number of refractory cases, by putting the hip and areas near it in a plaster cast for two weeks. A good porous plaster cast is better, if the physician is not near-by. Good liniments, those that produce a brisk irritation of the skin are rational; fortunately, but few liniments absorb very deeply. The bowels should of course be kept freely open, and the amount of water usually drank should be doubled. Medicines to be taken for relief of pain, should never be taken without the advice of the family physician. The Lure of Banff and the Canadian Rockies WATCHING THE BUFFALO A MOUNTIE BANFF GOLF COURSE BANFF INDIAN SS.ABRON, ONE OF THE FIVE MODERN STEAMERS Banfi known internationally as one of the most fashionable resorts on the American continent has a dual personality, if this term could be applied to a town, for a primitive and a fashionable resort blend here. Tourists congregate from Banfi the world to enjoy a luxurious resort for hundreds of miles in all directions. Banfi is the headquarters for those who long to get away from civilization, a stopping place for Trail Riders and others before penetrating into primeval districts. The Alpine Club draws mountaineers to its picturesque club-house for days or weeks before the annual banff holiday, and monotony in Banfi either in activities or in the scenes enacted. The Main street is the principal scans; Cascade mountain is the drop curtain, and the set pieces are mountains takes and streams. This street could be likened to a tailedoope New Steamship Line SS.ABRON ONE OF THE FIVE MODERN STEAMERS COMRISING THE REDWOOD LINE A new steamship service will soon be inaugurated between Gulfport, Miss., and all Pacific coast ports, with semi-monthly sailings. This service was established primarily to bring the squared logs of California Redwood trees from the Finkbine-Guild Lumber Company's timber land in Northern California, to the company's mills in Mississippi, for manufacture and distribution. Returning, the ships will carry miscellaneous cargo from Gulfport to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and other Pacific coast ports. The Finkbine-Guild Transportation Company, "The Redwood Line," is a subsidiary of the teaner company, and operates five modern steamers, the Abron, Dochet, Sabotawan, Manhattan Island and Dio. The ships, all of which are oil burners, are identical in type and tonnage, being of 7700 tons dead-weight, and 3036 tons net. They will require about 17 days, under average conditions, to make the trip from California, through the Panama Canal, to Pacific ports. These vessels will all fly the standard of the Tinkham Guild transportation. TYPICAL HEAVY STAND OF REDWOOD TIMBER where scenes change constantly and colors vie for supremacy. Indians appear in the foreground, pass, and all that is remembered is a blaze of color, feathers and ermine, and horses in gorgeous trappings with tinkling bells. A packer with his pack train—mountain ponies with their loads swathed in white canvas—moves slowly along if starting on the trail, trotting if homeward bound. Mountainteers with alpen-ades and rufous-tailed rufous-tailed golfers campers and tourists of all types, pass along this Main Street and deer sometimes cross as it anxious to know of city life. Banff is the playground of the Stoney Indians as well as thousands of white men, for they have three days of tribal sports each year, July 28, 27, 28 are the dates set for this season. One of the big chiefs last year sold the beautiful garments, headpiece included, which he wore in the parade. When it was imminent to Operate Between Gulfport, Miss., and TYPICAL HEAVY STAND a red, white and blue combination, the letters F-G in blue being in the center of a white oval, with a red background. Improvements are being made along the Gulfport pier to accom- date the new line. These include the construction of necessary stor- age warehouses for miscellaneous outbound cargo. One hundred flat cars of special design are also being built to be used in transferring the Redwood from shipside at Gulfport, to the mills which are located at D'Lo Wiggen. to him that he would have nothing wife, the make more. Lake Minneawa, eight miles from Banni, affords excellent fishing for those who must fish to have a real holiday. This lake is weird and unusual in appearance, and the Indians rightly named it "Spirit Water," when they consigned their dead to it after one of their numerous battles. Pive minutes from Banni one can get far away from humanity. Here all is silent save for the whispering of the Alpine flowers whose presence those of the Alpine flowers which greet one along the trails. Fashionable gatherings, dancing and bridge can be enjoyed, or, if preferred, the silence of deep woods and mountain trails, tranquil streams and meadows dotted with the gorgeous red Indian paint brush, and beyond the snow-capped mountains rear their majestic sheeners a mile above the valleys. Pacific Coast Ports D OF REDWOOD TIMBER The new steamship service will double the volume of business of the port of Gulfport, and will be means of prolonging or perpetuating the lumber manufacturing business of the Finkbine-Guild Company in Mississippi. It is of particular interest to note in this connection that this will be the first time a Western wood has ever been brought to the South for manufacture, a practice which may become general, with far-reaching consequences to influence on the future of the lumber business of the United States. KELLY MILLERS' AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF NEGRO IN WORLD WAR A GREAT NEW WORLD WAR HISTORY In addition to its containing a graphic account of the War, includes many chapters on subjects of vital interest. 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ROANOKE, VA., May 21—Mrs. Carrie Windsor, of Northwest Harrison Avenue died at her home Sunday. May 22, about the time of the church services here. Funeral was held Wednesday evening, 2:30. Mr. Chess Sanders, of Teenth St. died at Burrell Memorial Hospital Saturday, May 21st, after a brief illness. Rev. Dr. Howerton preached a great message on Faith and Prayer at M. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. At night the message was from Romans 6:11-13. The Ministers Meeting was held at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Monday evening and a pleasant session was enjoyed. 25 ministers were present. Mrs. Rosa Preston, 413 Ninth Avenue N. W. has been quite indoressed the past three weeks. Mr. Joseph Bell, the Gainsboro grocerman has been sick at his residence, 314 Seventh Avenue, N. W. Miss Mary Hairston, 330 Tenth Avenue N. E. has been indisposed for about a month, but is improving Mrs. Eliza Claytor, of Madison Avenue was called to Columbus, O. on account of the demise of her aunt Mrs. Albert, who passed away last Friday 4 Mrs. Ethel Walser, 708 Woodland Avenue Winston-Salem, N. C. spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walker, 212 Gregory Avenue, N. E. left for home Monday, May 23, after spending a pleasant stay here. GRAVEL HILL NOTES. (Henrico County) Come let us work the works of Him that sent us, while it is day, when night comes no man can work. Sunday morning Rev. Edwin Charity preached a souls-irring sermon, using for his spiritual basis: "And they watched Him." Subject, "A Tried Saviour." We were indeed glad to have our pastor on the rostrum, though he was weak, after a brief illness. He was present to administer to us the Lord's Supper. A number of witnesses were present At this service, too, we were successful in raising money for the building fund. The senior chair rendered music for the service. J. M. Anderson. Reporter. HATTIE HORN WANTED Hattie Horn, who at one time lived near the railroad station in Richmond, Va. is wanted. Her father, William Horn is dead in New York City. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the whereabouts of some of my people. My brothers are James Jones and Samuel Allen Jones; sister, Anna Jones. My home is in Richmond, Va. and my people lived there, but I have lost trace of them. MRS. ELIZA PARKER, 1026 Tremont Street. W. A. PR P. W. A. PRICE, Funeral Director --- Moore St. Bapt. Church, West Leigh St., between Kinney and Bowe Sts Dr. Gordon B. Hancock, PASTOR. Sunday, May 29, 1927. MISSIONARY DAY Services will be conducted by Rev. C. H. Pearson. 11:30 A. M., Subject, "Reproducing Christ's Life" 3:30 P. M., An Address, Sub.: "The Shipwreck of Youth" 8:30 P. M., Subject, "A Message from the Lord." YOU ARE WELCOME. THE BARBER SHOP INTERIOR VIEW OF THE PALATIAL SOUTHERN BARBER SHOP, 605 BROOK AVENUE. 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The Annual Pentecostal Feast to the inmates at the City Home will be held on the First Sunday, June 5, 1927, from 2 to 5:30 o'clock P. M. This feast is given by the Charitable Union and friends. An excellent program has been arranged and the public is cordially invited to assist this worthy cause. The following committee will have charge of the arrangements; Mesdames Nancy Johnson. Mary F. Quarles, Fannie Brooks. Lou Twine, Betty McKinney Sarah Wyast, Harriet Johnson, Louisa Kue, Sue Eden, Samuel Cooper. John Quarles, Henry Jefferson; Finance Committee: George Johnson Joseph Loving, Mesdames Lotte Thornton, Mary Robinson and Lou Twine. Rev. F. W. Quarles, Manager. Moore St. B THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 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. R. Bai, pastor invites the public and his many friends to worship Sunday May 22, at 11:30 A. M. and 8:30 P. M. 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