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Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
RICHMOND BOYS TO RETURN HOME.
At the 9th st. Baptist Church.

Last Sunday was great day with the
Fifth st. Baptist Church; under the adj
ministration of Mr.. b. II. Peyton, the
Sunday school has grown into large
proportions in numbers, system and
practical workings.
DR.. Graham preached in the morning
to large congregation from the sub
ject, "The Wonderful Savior" At
night. Rev. Royal II. Brown of New
Jersey preached very able sermon on
the Hebrew Children in the Fiery
Furnace"
Tomorrow will be a very interesting
day at this church. The pastor will
preach in the morning ON strangers in
Gods church." In the afternoon there
will be a grand reunion communion of
the church members; commencine at
800 the members will tell their expert
ences Of the history of the church for
the past sixteen years. Each member
is requested tomorrow TO give at least
90 cents SO that the church may make a
grand showing at the State Convention.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY APRIL 2e, 1902

pie of the South are confronted with a
problem and have now reached that
point that the one great question,
what shall we do? stands upermost in
every mind. We have tried the restrain
ing influence of religion and the elevat-
ing forces of education upon him, with
out avail. We have employed moral
suaslon and legal penalties; have incar-
cerated offenders for life at hard labor
and hanged them by the neck I'm accord
ance with statory law. This condition
OF affairs is indeed becoming intolera-
bic. On the one hand the whites are
trying to elevate them, while on the
other, more powerful force Is in oper-
alton, the leaders of the negro race do
ing everything TO lncite further crimes.
During the slavery regime, such
thing as the crimes for which the white
man Is daily reeking vengeance, was
never heard of; but when his shackles
are stricken off and he is accorded po-
htlcal equality with his old time master
he becomes presumptuous and insolent,
actually imagining that the foolish at
tempt of Northern fanatics TO invest
him with social equality had succeeded,
that law Of nature could be repealed
by act of Congress. 1t seems strange
that the leading negro cannot see that
any newspaper or negro leader who rails
es his voice or employs his pen to incite
the members of his race against those
whites who through a decree of Provi-
dence he is compelled to live with
through ages possibly 70 come, is no
friend of his race Whent crimes are
committed, such men should be dealt
with according to law as having melted
the act.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
GREAT WORK OF THE COLORED
PEOPLE.
What The Baptist Denomination
Has Done.
(Richmond, Va. Evening Leader, April
nth, 1907

Rev. w. T. Graham, pastor of the
Fifth Street Baptist Church (colored) is
very much encouraged as to the outlook
for the success Of the Virginia Baptist
State Convention He says that the
Convention is now in it's thirty-fifth
year, but has done more effective work
In the last three years than ever before.
The convention no longer depends up
on the, large churches in the cities and
towns, but under new leadership the
smallest country churches have begun
to make consistent sacrifices in sharing
the expenses of conducting educational
and missionary work.
The leaders of this convention attri-
butte their success very largely to the
readiness with which their churches
have received the instructions which ad-
vises them 70 get out of the habit of al :
ways looking to northern white bene-
factors for all help.
They are now teaching them that of
the moneys they earn in the South they
should make sacrifices. save portion
and learn to help themselves, believing
that if this is is done they will advance
themselves in the respect and consider
alton of the people of the South as well
as the North. That this teaching has
done good it is only necessary TO refer
10 Wn8t tneSe people nave done In the
past few years In 1900 they raised over
$l4, 600 for educational and missionary
work. In 1901 they raised over SIS, 900.
This year it looks like the figures will
run up TO So, 900. for they propose TO
raise SIC, 900 in one collection in their
convention which meets May IA, in Pet
ersburg, Va.
By reason of these self sacrificing ef-
forts, Rev. Graham says that the white
people throughout this State are giving
his people great encouragement, advis-
ing them to be industrious, thrifty and
saving, telling them to get homes, help
themselves, thus making themselves re-
spectacle and worthy citizens.
These people have q school of their
own, the Virginia Seminary, at Lynch
burg, with over three hundred students
in attendance representing sixteen states
The property is valued at $1,000
Very recently, TO relieve the institu-
, tion of mortgage held by the northern
white Baptists, who at the time threat
ened to sell the school, member of
! their race advanced s., thus taking
the school entirely into the hands of the
Negro Baptists. The annual meeting
of their State convention promises to be
large and enthusiastic.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
In MemOriam.

Died at his home, Dover Mines, Va,
April II, 1902, Deacon Samuel Mat
thews, in the 62nd year of his age. He
leaves a wife and three children TO
mourn their loss. He gave his heart to
the Lord while quite young and united
himself TO the church where he remain
ed faithful and earnest worker for the
cause. He was made deacon of the
church, which position he filed faith
fully until his death. He was a peace
full neighbor, kind father and loving
husband, and a Christian gentleman.
None knew him but TO love and admire
his model qualities. Although his
health had been declining for several
months, he bore it all without COM
plaint, showing forth that calm resigna-
tion TO Gods will that only Christian
could have.
May God comfort the dear ones he
loved So much ON earth. Only a little
while and those broken ties will all be
united in land where there will be no
more sorrow, nor separation. Rev. w. =.
w. Young, pastor of the church con-
Quoted the funeral services, after which
the body was laid away to rest.
One precious to our heart has gone,
The voice we loved is still,
The place made vacant in our home,
Can never more be filed.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
INVITING CRIME.
Roanoke, Va. Times. !

Roanoke, Va. Times.
Amongst the many exchanges coming
to the editorial rooms of The Times, is
one known as the Richmond PLANET, a
paper published exclusively by Negroes,
and which is said TO be the chief organ
of the race. Curiosity often induces a
perusal; and particular note has been
taken of the fact that in nearly every is.
sue there is an inflammatory editorial
melting the negro against the white
man. This paper it is said, has q large
circulating amongst the negroes and it
is safe to assert that is the immediate
cause of more brutality amongst the me-
groes than all other causes in the State
combined. In to-day's issue, on the
first page in large type, is given an ac-
count or desperate negro's killing of
several white people in Alabama. Three
dead, three mortally wounded and three
seriously wounded is reported. as the
work of the negro. The killing was
brought about by an effort of an officer
attempting to arrest negro who had OBJ
tanned goods under false pretenses.
When he went up to the negro, he,
the negro, opened fire upon him with a
rifle and after shooting him, opened fire
upon his deputy who was some distance
away, Others then joined in the effort
to make the arrest with the result as
stated. Commenting upon this editor
tally this sheet says:
Don't forget that all this execution
was done by one lone negro, armed with
a repeating rifle. No wonder the gov
ernment has been using these kind of
people in Cuba and the Philippines. If
one OF these kind of men can put nine
white men out of action, hold militia
Co.-the Wheeler Rifles armed with one
thousand rounds of ammunition at bay
until his own body was riddled with
bullets, what could he have done with
the Spaniards four of whom were requir
ed TO whip one American white man
While we regret the loss of life, still
we admire the intrepid bravery of this
man, who will take his place among the
heroes Of the century. Mobs will be
more careful in Alabama. A few more
Of such oolored men and lynchings will
go never to return"
The influence of the newspaper in the
community, it is acknowledged by all,
is most powerful factor for good or
evil. What may the people hope in the
redemption Of the negro when such a
sheet is permitted circulation? What
does education amount to except to en-
able them to read such things and pois-
on their minds In this case the officers
went to arrest this negro just as they
would a white man. Shooting was not
dreamed of, and they were unprepared
for the fullisade of bullets. And yet be-
cause an officer of the law is shot down
in cold blood, by british negro, the
negro is made hero, and held up be-
fore the other negroes as an example of
manhood.
Indeed may it be truly said, the peo-
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
AND STILLsANOTHER.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor In
Lynchhurg-Prcf. PattersOn's Ef-
fOrt-The Order Booming.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April 24th, 1902.
Beulah Court, Independent Order of
Oalanthe, N. A. s. A, E., A, A. SS A.
was organized here on last "Wednesday
night by Grand Worthy Counsellor
John Mitchell, Jr.
The following filed the chairs: G. W.
s. D., Mrs. Mary Z. Coleman; G.. w. 7
D., Mrs. Christina Brown; G.. w. In
spectrix, Mrs. Julia Watts, G.. w. o.
Miss Lottie Merchant; G. W. Escort.
Mrs. Dollie Hendricks; G. w. Conduct
ress, Mrs. Christina Wells; G.. w. AS
slstant Conductress, Mrs. Susan Roane:
u. w. Herald, Mrs. Rosa Hendricks: G.
w. P. W. j. Wells; @. w. K. of D..
Mrs. Helen jackson; @. W. r. of Acct,
Mrs. Sarah Williams.
After the invitation addresses were
made by the Grand Worthy Counsellor
and by Mrs. Julia Watts, d. G.. VIC.
The officers of the new court are as
follows; w. O., Emma Garland; Inspec-
tor, G.. A. Patterson; Inspectrix. Mary
slaughter; 5. ID. Permelia Russell; j
D., Martha Wheeler; o., Annie Walden
H. OF d., U. 5. @. Patterson; r. of Ac-
counts, Mamie A. Wheeler; Receiver of
Deposits, Mary +. Jones; Escort, Dolly
Moore; Conductress, +. w. James: AS
slstant Conductress, Mary Williams:
Herald, Elizabeth Wimbush, Protector,
Lee Moore.
Trustees. Frances Brown, Luyenia
Collins, Martha Hewitt.
This court was organized through the
efforts of Prof. u: S. G. Patterson. who
is also Special Deputy Grand Chancel-
ior. he was heartily commended for
his work.
Sir Mitchell addressed Peerless Co.,
U. r., *. of p. aud also the club mem.
bers. He left last night via N. s. W.R.
r. for Richmond.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
FROM DANVILLE.
DANvILLE, VA. April %. I.

DANvMLE, VA, April %, 1902.
Dear Editor:
Please allow me space in the old
relable, the PLANET, to the give few
jottings from our city.
On the 18th ult., the Young Men q
Christian Association was organized
with the following officers: President.
T.. IL. Adams; LIST vice, ID. II. Hardy; I'd
vice, James F. Chaffins; secretary, B. J.
Watkins; treasurer, L. w. Holbrook.
The above officers were duly installed.
The A. Nd. Il. Conference of Virginia
is In session with the Lynn st. A. M. E.
Church of this city, Rt. Rev. B. F. Lee,
ID. D., presiding. They were made well
come TO our city by the mayor, Hon.
Harry Wooding; response by Rev. Geo.
ID. Jmmerson. Therefore the CITY by
the Dan can be numbered with the
good old time religion. There are some of
the ablest divines present.
Rev. Washington, the pastor of Shi-
loh Baptist Church celebrated his End
anniversary, which was success.
We were glad to see in our city some
OF our young men, who are now located
IN the city of New York, in the persons
OF Messrs. w. j. Green and George
Channey. Mr.. Green has with him his
has his little daughter.
Mrs. l.. w. Holbrook, the Deputy
Grand Worthy Counsellor can be seen
on the go with her horse and buggy
looking up her club members. She saws
that she hopes to be able to make anoth-
er court before the Grand Court meets
in May. Young ladies, you will do well
TO see her; she will do you good.
The High st. Church Sunday-school
had rally last Sunday afternoon to
their convention money. An excellent
programme was rendered. The amount
taken up was $37.59.
Prof. w. o. o. Jacque, the artist and
lecturer has opened studio in the new
Odd Fellows building. corner High and
Ridge streets.
We were glad to see the return of our
townsmen, r. p. France, r. l.. Motley
and Il. 8 Allen, who attended the
Charleston Exposition.
We would like to tell our Uncle Joe
Baptist to look out for they are looking
for him. So you watch Uncle Joe, for
we's wild yo'.
4 o. P. O., Ag'nt.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
Marriage:-Owens-Berkley

A brilliant marriage was witnessed
by IA large crowd at Rock Spring Bap.
tist Church on Thursday, April 10th at
s p. m. Miss Hamsey Owens, very
attractive and popular young lady OF
Enfield, Va, to Mr.. G. Lee Berkeley of
Globe, same county.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Samuel Allen of Hanover county. Aft
er the marriage a reception was had at
the home of the bride, where q sump-
tuous supper was spread and enjoyed by
a host of friends. Sunday night dinner
was spread at the home Of the same
where quite host of friends had been
invited and everything was done to
make the day pleasant. Many friends
bestowed their tokens of friendship by
presenting them with presents that
were both useful and pretty. A happy
future we wish for them.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
JOHN MITCHELL'S CASE.
Council To Decide Whether He Shall
Become a Church Member.
[Richmond, Va. Daily Times. April 90
1901

lSOS.
The question as TO whether John
Mitchell, Jr', (colored) may become a
member of the Fifth-St. Baptist Church
is yet undecided and until meeting OF
the Church Council about May 18th, he
will certainly have to remain with those
without the fold. This matter came up
last night at church meeting held in
the basement of the Fifth Street church
in the form of report from a commit.
tee appointed some time ago to inquire
into the circumstances of his expulsion
from the First Baptist Church.
This committee recommended that
the matter be referred to the Church
Council, which was endorsed by the
deacons, and that course was decided
upon.
John Mitchell is one of the best known
colored citizens of Richmond and man
of considerable ability. He has made
application TO become a member of the
Fifth Street Church, and that church
has deemed it best before receiving him
TO investigate the recent trouble in the
First Church which led to his excommu
nication.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
New Outing and Picnic Park at jones'
bOrO.

There is New Outing and Picnic
Park, Jonesboro, at Fort Lee ON the Eas-
tern Branch of the Q. g o. r. r. con-
venient for Picnics by wagon or rail.
There is large pavilion that will ac-
commodate 800 persons and other at
fractions such as swings, base ball etc.
Excellent water on the grounds. You
cannot find more desirable resort for
church, Sunday School, society or pri-
vate pic-nics or one that will afford a
more perfect day of rest, recreation or
pleasure. For particulars as to dates
and rates apply at once to
JNo. II. BRAYToN,
10 w. jackson St.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
Notice..

Olive Leaf Band of Church Hill was
organized April 18th, 1902 at the Lily of
the Valley Hall by the Grand Worthy
Mother, Mrs. Anna B. Taylor The fol-
lowing are the officrrs: President, Rosa
Belle Roane, Vice-Pres., Pinlie Scott:
Messenger, Florence Roane; Chaplain.
Julia Pollard; Left Hand Guide, Re.
becca Robinson; Watch, Viola Cheat
ham; Sentinel, Susie Simms; Treasurer.
Irene Haskns; Mistress of Ceremony.
Gertrude Moss; Financial Secretary, Is
abel Johnson; Recording Sec'y, Mabel
Moodson, Right Hand Guide, Elizabeth
Washington.
Respectfully,
M. E. ALLEN, Matron.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
HONOR PUPILS.
NAVY HILL.

4th Primary, No. 2-Willie Aryin.
Marie Boiling, Bessie Booker, Maggie
Johnson, Captola Logan, Nellie Owens.
Rosalie Primus, AdeI Richardson,
9th Grammar-Elvira Anderson, Fam
ME Cowan, Edna Minor,
9th Grammar-Annie Berkley, Cora
lease Norrell, Lille Porter.
4th Grammar-Lillie Fox, Goldie
Young.
End Grammar-Hazel Smith.
LIST Grammar-Annie Burrows. las
Ware, Ellen Vaughan, Williana Good.
man, Arthur Broadus
Sth Primary-Joseph Richardson.
Christopher Kemp, Charlie Vaughan.
JESSIE Burrows, Martha Williams, lie.
anna Davenport, Laura jackson, Rebec-
ca Johnson, Louise Baker, Floyd Hone.
9th Primary, No. John Freeland;
9th Primary, No. 2-Henry johnson.
Willie Burrows, Mary Cabell, Emmett
h hDriiaatse' --zk4 Il. zAN4sa -..s..-.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
A Beautiful Banner.

DR.. w. F. Graham has just received a
very beautiful hammer for the National
Baptist s. S. Union of Richmond and
vicinity, complimentary of the success
full efforts of Messrs Peyton and others
in organizing and conducting the same.
He has turned the same over TO Pres.
B. II. Peyton.
This banner will be presented to the
Union ON the third Sunday in May by
DR.. r. H. Boyd, it is hoped, at the 9th
st. Baptist Church. The banner is the
present of the National Baptist Publish
ing House, Nashville, Tenn,
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
Services at Fifth Baptist Churen.

The services at the 9TH Baptist Church
were truly interesting and profitable all
day last Sunday. The Sunday School
was fine. At 1l-30 Rev. Joseph Perry,
the pastor preached on the subject, The
Homeless Christ. In the afternoon he
administered the Lords Supper TO a
packed house and gave the hand of fell
lowship TO six persons. At night he
preached on the subject, 1.-The White
Horse Company" He viii preach ON
Sunday night. 1.-The Flying Woman. Z"
All cordially invited to attend each
and every service OF the church. The
Fifth Church and Rev. Perry are NOV
ing on to success.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

The Little Dove Olive Leaf Club will
celebrate their Seventeenth Annual
THANKSGIVING Sunday, May 4th, 1903.
at the Moore st. Baptist Church. The
sermon will be preached by the pastor.
Rev: K. .. johnson at $3.50 p. m. The
Starlight Beneficial Club, Number /. of
which Mr.. John ii. Mabrey is President
will escort the little Doves.
Done by order of the above named
club.
CHAs. WADDY, Pres.
ZEB WALLACE, Sec'y.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
WANTS $4,000.
John Mitchell Sues Members of Color
ed Baptist Church.

IRichmond, Va, Evening Leader April
10, l902.l
In the Law and Equity Court this
morning suit for $4,000 was instituted
by John Mitchell, Jr., against Nelson
Williams, Jr., Alfred Coots, Thomas II.
Briggs, r. L. Hill, Irene II. Hill, A. w.
Holmes, Mary Il. Holmes, John j.
Spottswood, William II. Davis, Robert
Watkins, Robert j. Christian, Henry G..
Garter, Mary S Price, Robert H. Fox
for trespass. Messrs. Wise and Wat
kins and Hon. Q. V. Meredith are man,
ed as counsel for plaintiff. This is the
sequel to the trouble at the First Bap-
tist Church (colored).
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

Mr.. j. w. Johnson after an extended
trip South visiting Charleston, Raleigh,
:. Q. returned home much pleased with
the trip.
The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Nickel Savings Bank will be
held in the Office ofzthe bank, Tuesday
evening, May 9th, at p. m.
Mrs. w. II. Hatcher and her little
daughter Blanche of Manchester are
very sick.
Mrs. Sallie B. Wilkerson of Tavl
lorsville, Va called on us.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

SPIGGS-Mrs. Fannie Spiggs died
April 10th at II p. m. She died in full
triumph of faith. Her funeral took
place from the 9th st. Baptist Church,
on which she was member for num-
ber of years, Sunday, April 18th. She
leaves children TO mourn their loss.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

Miss Albuna M. and her sister,
Miss Marion w. Steward have finished
their sessions and returned from their
schools, situated respectively in King
and Queen and Hanover counties, laden
with fresh laurels. They seem to have
made hosts of friends among the people,
given entire satisfaction as teachers and
endeared themselves to the children
whom they taught and who were loath
to give them up.
They are at home with their parents,
281S p st.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
WALKER-GREEN.

Mr.. P. l.. Walker and Miss Martial
Green were married in Lynchburg, Va.
on April 10th, 1902. They spent their
honeymoon with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. J A. Moss, 419 w. Duval
st, this city. The happy couple left
yesterday for their future home in Pitts
burg, Pa.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
LONG SERVICE IN THE CHURCH.

He has always been regular attend
ant and a liberal contributor at the
Sunday services, but had never attend
ed church meeting until the death of
the late lanented DIR. James H. Holmes
made it necessary to call pastor.
Fhe methods pursued and the dis
graceful conduct witnessed caused him
to condemn the unruly elements engag-
ed in it.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

Miss Lula B. Nelson, who has
been teaching school at Winterpock, Va.
has closed her school with very appro-
pirate exercises and amid many regrets
among the parents and children she left
for Richmond and is now stopping with
Mrs S. l.. Mitchell, 726 N. 3rd street
where she viii be glad to greet her.
many friends. s.sA
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
Knights of Damon.

Rev. w. l.. Weatherly formerly of
Richmond. Va, now pastor of Second
Baptist Church of Coatsville, Pa. and a
member of St. Joseph Lodge, knights of
Damon and also Grand Lecturer was in
the city last week and was congratulat-
ed upon his success by his many friends.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
Notice..

The club Of ladies preparing for the
organization of court at an early date
VIII please be ready to pay up Sunday,
April 27th, at z p. IN. Meet the doctor
on the Ist Monday in May.
The club on Church Hill also, which
meets at the Lily of Valley Hall every
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
DIsGRAcEFUL PROCEEDINGS.

He was so disgusted at the conduct
that he hesitated to give to the public a
report of the meeting. but being impor
tuned so TO do by some of the present
pastors strongest supporters, he per-
mitted the report to appear in the col
umns OF the PLANET, there being no
church law to the contrary.
A church meeting was called upon a
petition containing names forged by
Nelson Williams. Jr.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

Mr.. Thomas J. Blackwell, who
has been sick at his home on Catherine
st. for the past ten days is much better
now.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

ming his lsbors there as instructor in
the Sunday School.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
PRICE. FIVE 5 CENTS

church was chorister, the pastor of the
Methodist church was q member of the
entertainment committee and each de-
nomination was represented by its pas
tor in some particular. Americans, Fill
ipinos and chinese composed the audi
ence, while a colored quartette compos-
ed of colored soldiers Of the 25th Infant
~ and 9th Cavalry sang sacred songs.
MIR. Giles subjects were novel and at
tracted large audiences, among the most
interesting being, Give Blankets" "a
Painted Face, 1.-THE Hen" and his fin
al lecture on his trip to to the South Sea
missions. His discourses were practical
aud appealed more TO the reason than
the imagination.
RICHMOND BOYS TO RETURN HOME.
The relatives of the Richmond bows
who left home three years ago will have
the pleasure of seeing them shortly as
Camp Wallace is full of Richmonders
from the Gath and 25th regiments who
will return on the Transport Thomas on
the 18th inst, so they can look for their
loved ones about q week behind this let
ter
was over to Camp Wallace and was
surprised to see so many familiar faces.
RIESzI B. LEMUs.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26
LAW DIsREGARDED.

The church constitution, the Gospel
Rule, and the deacon Board were dis
regarded and combination of the fuss
makers by vote of 56 to 81 declared
him excluded, although the church has
a recorded membership of $500.
Richmond planet., 1902-04-26

Editor John Mitchell, Jr., through
counsel instituted suit for (S10. .OOo) ten
thousand dollars against Nelson Will
Gams, Jr. and others. Messrs. Wise
and Watkins and Hon. O V. Meredith
are named as counsel.
This is the result Of the controversy
at the First Baptist Church.