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Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION CONTROVERSIAL VOTE AGA

ever IL is possible. We come to help
YOU in this work. Here is one nun
dred dollars sent you by our people.
and l am proud that / am able TO
bring IL 20 you. Speech-making is
a good thing. but that will not run
a school; IL will not pay OF your
bills, neither will prayer and faith
boil dinner in an empty pot
VIZ know that IL takes money.
and we are glad TO be able TO bring
you tais little token TO assist in
your work. I nope you will accept
this. am glad 20 be in Norfolk,
and | am proud TO be in Virginia.
the birthplace of great men. know
that you have Jim Crowlsm down
here. and I do not like Il. but all I
can do is 10 enter my protest" The
speaker was applauded az the close
OF his address, and a vote OF thanHs
VS. extended him.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Gil: Rev. w. J. Thompson. the pas.
tor; Rev. J. 5. Minor, pastor OF 2nd
Mt. Zion; Rev. w. NJ. Washington.
pastor of oxford Mt. Zion: Deacons
Samuel Taylor and w. Twigs OF Ok
ford Mt. Zion; Deacons Cauthorne
and J. w. Tillman of 2nd Mt. Zion
and the officers of Mt. Salem Bap-
tist Church.
The devotional exercises were con
Quoted by Rev. w. NJ Washington.
Scripture reading, Rev. w. ]. Thomp
son; Hymn. Rev. w. NJ. Washing
ton. Collection was taken after
which the council adjourned for re-
cess.
At the afternoon session HYMN
was sung by Rev. J. S. Minor. The
candidate was then received on mo-
ton OF Rev. w. NJ Washington.
The ordination sermon was preached
by Rev. j. S. Minor. Rev. w. NJ.
Washington presented the Bible. The
charge was given by Rev. w. J..
Thompson; right hand OF fellowship
by Rev. j. S. Minor. Ordination
prayer by Rev. w. NJ. Washington.
The council closed with beneiic-
tion by Rev. John w. Brown, the
candidate.
]. W. FREEMAN,
Clerk OF Council.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Miss Thatps sang with charming
sweetness. True Socialism" was
Mr.. A. Bakers plea. IL was a good
production and showed thorough
familiarity with the subject.
Mr.. i. o. Lewis displayed rare or
atorical ability in the delivery of an
Grafton on Vigilance, the Preserv-
er OF Liberty" Mr.. w. b. Anderson
sang we'll at the conclusion. DR.. s.
c. Mitchell delivered a practical ad-
dress on a practical subject. He is
an advocate OF iniustrialism and a
return to the farm.
President G.. Rice Hovey then pre-
sented the diplomas comforting upon
the graduates the title, Bachelor of
Arts. Those who received them
were Eugene Kinckle Jones, Alfred
Sidney Reed. Archie raker and LLOYD
Overton Lewis.
In the contest for the prizes for
the best essay on Self-Help, Mr.. e.
X. Jones was awarded the first prize
and Mr.. Lloyd Overton Lewis the
second prize. The degree OF Doctor
OF Philosophy was conferred on Rev.
w. II. Stokes and the titles of Doc
tor OF Divinity were conferred on
Rev. Henry Lawson Barco of Berg
ley. Rev. Junius I. Loving of Wash
lngton and Rev. Evans Payne OF
Richmond.
Mrs. Rosa X. Jones, the accom-
plished pianist, presided at the pi-
ano.
The benediction was announced
by Rev. w. M. Moss OF Norfolk.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Asleep in Jesus.

BOOKER-Thomas Edward Book
er. age % years, II mos. departed
THIS life Wednesday morning May
9th. 1906 at O'CLOCK at his resi-
dence. 725 North. Third Street.
He had been long sufferer bat
bore his suherings with Christian
fortitude. He had been a faithful
member OF the 1st Bapt Church for
eleven years. The funeral took
place at rhe First Baptist Church
Sunday morning May 14th. 1906
Rev. W. T. Johnson oficiated He
spoke Of the high moral and reli-
gious character OF the deceased. on
the rostrum were Rev. W. T. John
son, Rev. Cheek OF Farmville. Va.
Rev. Fauntleroy and Rev. Mitchell
The floral designs were numerous
and beautiful.
He leaves mother. three sisters.
one brother and a host OF friends 20
mourn their loss. but we know that
our loss is his eternal gain.
The following were pallbearers /.
Active: Matthew Harris. Walter
Jones. J. W Anderson. Alex. f.
Jackson. John Price Joseph Wes-
try. a. 3. c. Honorary: Frank Au-
gustus. Clarence Sircus. Joseph Jack
son. James Jones.
lnterment in Evergreen Cemete-
ry. 4. ID. Price officiated.
4 precious one from US has gone.
A voice We loved is still:
4 place is vacant in our nome
That never can be filled.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

worth 20 the community in which
she lived
Resolutions Of coincidence were
read from the Alumni, ST. Lukes,
Estners, Sunday-school and other
organizations. Nine. Carrie Haw-
kins OF Richmond rendered the solo
"Some Sweet Day Bye and Bye
with telling effect.
The edifice was packed almost 20
suffocation. The floral designs were
numerous and costly.
Mrs. Deane leaves a husband.
mother, father, two sisters, two
brothers and a host of relatives and
friends to mourn their loss. Peace
to her ashes"
The interment was made in Mau-
rvs cemetary. The pall-bearers
were Messrs. Charles Robinson, Jno.
Holmes. A. d. F. Moore, John Brown
Nathaniel Allan and John r. Cog
bill.
James II. Cunningham, Sr., funer-
al director.
Green be the turf above thee,
Friend of my better days,
None knew thee but to love thee,
Nor named thee but TO praise.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
GOOD READING.

In this weeks issue. the Virginia
Baptist State Convention especially
has precedence, with all OF its whole
some thoughts. both from preacher
and layman. as we'll as from some
who make no profession OF religion.
All this is good reading. and. doubt
less, would answer place for editor
ial. But the editorial on "Lynching
and its punishment" is very suggest
i've and profitable. especially 60 all
who are in the localities where such
lawless element prevails. "Mobs. as
a rule, are cOwardly. and will hard
ly ever so up against the shotgun
or repeating rifle proposition" as
you say. The words. indelibly writ
ten over every cabin in the South. or
in localities where these mob vio-
lences occur. against our people. or
against any people. should be as you
say. who enters here leaves hope
behind"
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
A Rare Treat.

A round-trip ticket to Baltimore
and six days board free. Rev n
W W eDster Davis. d. d. will appear az
the Third st. A. NJ. Z. Church Mon
day night. June 11th, and deliver
one or his famous lectures. Subj.
Gumps." Don't fail ito hear him
Tne above prizes will be given To
the person selling the highest num-
Der OF tickets over 1919. DevotIona1
exercises will be conducted by the
pastor. Refreshments will be served
In the basement by the ladies.
Door keepers, T. L. Walker p
II. Lewis; Ushers. Miss Bertha wal
don and Miss Alice Smith; judges
Sohn Z. Baker and DR.. VIM. II.
smith; j. T. Moore and F. L. Bry-
Denny.
General Admission, 1Octs. Doors
open at 1880 O'Clock. Lecture com
mences at $40 sharp.
Rev. A J. Nottingham. Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
The First CoIorcd Organizer.

DAYTON. o.. May 11th-W. c.
Thompson. a colored member Of hod
carriers union No. 22S OF st. Louis
was today appointed general organ.
izer for the international laborers'
union. with headquarters in this CT
ty. He is the first salaried colored
organizer evet placed in commits
sion by a labor organization. Thomp-
son. who will begin work at once i'm
Indiana. was one Of the founders OF
the building laborers' international
protective union in 1857.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
\ New Venture.

We direct attention 20 the an
nouncemenS OF the Magnolia City
Park Company. Il has for its pur-
pose the amusement OF the cOmmun-
ity and IL has secured one OF the
best locations in tne city for the pur-
puse. There is money in such a
project II properly conducted and
we invite the attention OF this COM
munity TO the advantages offered.
See announcement
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
Mrs. Deane Passes Away.

Manchester. Va. May 14th, 'O6.
DEANE-The death OF Mrs. La
vinia Baker Deane, on Friday morn.
ing, May l1th. was a severe shocS
TO the entire community. Mrs.
Deane was sick only few days and
bore all her suffering with Christian
fOrtitude until the end came.
The funeral took place from the
First Baptist Church, OF which she
was devoted member, Sunday ev-
ening May 18th at 4 o'clock. On
the rostrum were Rev ID. Webster
Davis, Rev. w. r. Ashburn. Rev l..
r. Greene, Rev. Jesse Mosby and
Rev. r. r. Graham. The pastor.
Rev. DR.. 4. Binga. preached a pow
erful yet sympathetic sermon. telling
OF her faithfulness % the church
her devotion to home and her
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
Samaritans Annual Convention.

oauidfithnS Annual convention.
State Grand Lodge No. 6 will con-
vene in its 34th annual session in
Danville, Va, on Tuesday morning,
June 18th, 1906. Rates have been
granted over railroads in the State
at one full fare and one third plus
% cents for round trip. These rates
are for Delegates and friends, when
purchasing your tickets be sure TO
ask the agent for certificate 10 the
Samaritan's convention, this will be
signed by the Grand Secretary at
the session. Going you will pay
one full fare, returning one third
fare plus 20 cents. This will be the
largest attended session In the his
tory OF the order in this State.
c. f. HUBBARD, Grand Chief.
Lynchburg, Va.
]. W THOMPSON, Grand Sec.
Richmond, Va.
z4t
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
PRICE. FIVE CENTS
LAWYER CHILEs SPEAKS.
Glowing Tribute-LynchinC and the
Remedy.

iScmedy.
Lexington, Ky, May IS, 'O6.
Mr.. John Mitcnell. Jr..
Editor OF the Richmond PLANET.
81 North Fourth Street,
Richmond. Va,
Dear Sir and Friend:
Your receipt for payment of my
subscription for your invaluable
luminary The PLANET" was duly
received. For more than fifteen
years this literary luminary has been
regularly appearing in this Blue
Grass horizon. and my attention.
durign its ascension to the zenith.
has been directed 20 it. and. with
careful inspection and examination
/ have noted what il portends. From
its first appearance TO the present.
II has presaged good for those who
needed its wise counsel and timely
aumonitions. Much wholesome ad-
vice and pertinent news have l de-
ciphered upon its face.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY.
Commencement ENerciSes-Dr. =. &.
Mitchell speaks

NOmmcnCemcnt ENerciSes-Dr. :. G.
Mitchell Speaks.
Coburn Hall OF the Virginia I'm
ion University was crowded last
Wednesday night The occasion
was the Tth commencement of the
institution. The rostrum was filed
with members of the faculty OF the
institution and Hartshorn Memorial
College and visitors from all parts
OF the state and the District OF Co
lumbia. After the invocation. Mr..
W. a. johnson sang with great pow
er and much melody
Mr.. L. X. Jones delivered a fine
oration. entitled The Third Amer
lean Revolution. II was weighty
and was admirably presented. Mr..
A. S. Reed delivered a practical ora
tion on Influence OF Art in Morals. "
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

-' File No. 1l3" is a French nov
el. IL reads like Alexander Dumas
works and is just as interesting. o.
pening chapters in this issue.
Forty cents will send you the
PLANET for the summer.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

WANTED-Housekeeper for two
In family, father and small child. A
good home for the right party. A
neat tidy person Of middle age pre-
ferred. Address
w. T. FOSTER,
Woodstown, N. ].
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
CONDITIONS REGRETTED.

40 one regrets the deplorable con-
dluon OF affairs. I'm both Federal,
state and Municipal governments.
especially towards our people. more
than ! DO. From beginning TO end.
40 all OF them, as e rule. towards
our people, it is taxation without
representation and punishment of
our race, without trial OF the ofen.
der by his peers"
God. through the prophet. distinct
ly said; He hath Showed thee q
man, what is good; and what doth
the Lord require OF thee, but 10 do
justly, and 20 love mercy. and 10
walk humbly with thy God2" CJi-
can 6:S). If the people in every
lanu were TO endeavor TO conform
themselves TO this rule, there would
De a different state OF affairs. but
now they have the idea, as Satan
himself had that might makes
right, oblivious of the fact that
right makes might"
Long may the Richmond PLANET
continue its course.
Yours truly,
j. ALEXANDER CHILES
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Mrs. Sadie Walker Elam OF Al.
iantic City, N. j.. was called sudden
Iy 10 tne city on account OF the death
OF ner brother. Thomas Z. Booxer.
She VIII remain three weeks.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Mr.. Ernest Baker of New York
who arrived last Saturday to attenl
the funeral OF his deceased sister
returned home last Wednesday.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

DO you love a good serial story?
Try File No. l13. II you read one
chapter, you'll keep on.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Read the PLANET Prize offer.
Many are sending In lists OF names.
You can try Il too.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
Ordained as Pastor Of Mt. Hermon
Baptist Church
Penola. Caroline Co, Va,
AnrH oGsh rQne

April 2Sth. 1906.
The ordination OF Rev. ]. W.
Brown as pastor OF Mt Hermon Bap-
tist Church. Richmond. Va. took
place April 2Stb. 1906 at Mt. Salem
Baptist Church OF which Rev. W. !.
Thompsin is pastor. Rev. J. W.
Brown was a member OF Mt. Salem
Baptist Church.
The following composed the coun
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Rev. Thomas II. White, of Clifton
Forge, followed with one hundred
dollars from his church and people.
and he was given a vote of thanks.
REV. J. ANDERSON TAYLOR
SPEAKS.
And Washington, d. c. wants to
join you in this struggle" said Rev.
Dr.. J. Anderson Taylor. pastor of
the Shiloh Baptist Church, "and here
is $40 from my church, which hope
you will accept. / am proud to be
here, and glad indeed to be able to
assist in this great work. For forty
years / have been preaching Jesus
Christ, and it is inspiring and help
fui TO me TO be here to-day and give
something to this grand and noble
work. Go on and prove to the
world that you are In earnest, and
you viii find many friends"
Success In Business" was discuss
ed by Charles s. Carter OF Norfolk.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
EFFECTIVE WORDS.

These are tell tale effective words.
and they bespeak determination on
the part % The occupants Of the
house where such words are written
/ am certain that lynchers. who see
such words emblazoned over any
door, be its occupants white or black
learned or iliterate. they will con-
slider well before attempting any Vi
Olence.
N the lawbreakers were Justly
punished, regardless OF their color.
or condition, or race, we would have
less dread OF our fellow man. There
would not be so much apprehension
on the part OF the officer when ne
attempts 10 make the arrest. nor on
the part OF the person. who is 20 be
arrested. But each would consider
and recognize the other as his broth
er's keeper ia the several relations
they sustain 10 each other.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
A METHODIST GREETING.

The convention received a dele
CATION consisting of Revs. G.. ID. Jim
merson, s. s. Morris, ]. c. Williams.
c. w. Morseli. I. l.. Butts, r. NJ.
Grandson, o. T. Day, G.. C. Taylor
and l.. H. Reynolds. representing the
African Methodist ministers OF Tide
water. The Rev. DR.. Jimmerson, of
CONTINTvrp OHJ UI0ITr,-- -
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
NO CHARGES AGAINST HIM.

Finally compromise was effected
There were no charges made against
the character OF President G.. w
Hayes and the complaints made by
Chairman Graham were adjusted.
President G.. w. Hayes will be re-
tanned in his present position and
Rev. DR.. ". +. Graham was re-elect-
cd chairman or the Trustee Board.
The amount OF money raised at the
meeting was (S3.734.47) three thous
and, seven hundred and thirty-four
dollars and forty-seven cents. OF
this amount ($1,9O9.62) one thous-
and. nine hundred and nine dollars
and siXty-two cents were for Virgin
in Theological Seminary and College.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
LARGE ATTENDANCE.

The attendance was the largest In
the history OF the convention. This
was due primarily to the issues
raised and the contention existing
between Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham and
Prof. G. w. Hayes. The question
OF the ownership OF the Lynchburg.
Va. Christian Organizer was diplo-
matically disposed Of by letting
both sides down easy" IL was a
greed that the organic ownership Of
the paper was vested in the conven-
tion and that the property owner
ship was vested in others.
The effort TO secure the endorsa-
ton of the Negro Department of the
jamestown Exposition was one of
the most sensational features of the
meeting and ELECTED the most bitter
and determined opposition on the
floor. The motion 10 endorse was
overwhelmingly defeated at the
morning session. The friends OF the
measure would not give up, however
and did some missionary work a
mong some OF the oppOsers Of the
resolution and finally at the even
ing's session got the vote OF the
morning session reconsidered and a
compromise resolution adopted stat
the Jim Grow features OF the Ex-
position, it endorsed its purpose so
far as a display of the progress of
the colored people was concerned.
The Rev. ]. B. Smith, D. ID. pre-
sided at the opening exercises Thurs
day, May 10th. He delivered an
address. Must Jesus Bear the
Cross Alone and All the World Go
Free" was the opening hymn, the de
votiOnal exercises being conducted
by the Revs. w. B. Galloway. A.
Stewart and Frank Paige.
DIR. BOWLING EMPHATIC.
The Rev. DR.. r. II. Bowling. in
his opening remarks. said: "Tne Ne
gro must win his way TO civilization
as other races have done, and civil
ization is not a garment to be pur-
chased from the tailor or made to
order, but il represents hard Chris
tian work. If the American Nero
is ever to be anything at all IL must
be through his own efforts. He
must climb by faith in himself.
THE success of the past tells us
that God wants us to get together
and do something for ourselves.
believe that there is q future for us
here in America, and I am working
TO that end"
Immediately after the reading OF
the journal. Rev. DR.. Harvey John
son, of Baltimore, Nd, was intro
duced to the convention, and deliver
ed an address. DIR. Johnson is con-
sidered one of the foremost men of
his race in this country, and ne is al
so an author.
GREETINGS FROM MARYLAND.
We have read OF your struggles
90 educate your young people in this
state, said DR.. Johnson, "and the
Negroes OF Maryland believe that Il
Is tneir duty to help themselves and
AT ane same time extend their help
TO their brothers and sisters where
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

Norfolk. Va. May 18th, 1906.
The Virginia Baptist State Con-
vention virtually concluded its la
bors here to-day and the general O.
pinion is that the meeting was a
success, despite the evidences at toe
outset that radical action would be
taken and a threatened split result.
After a session OF two days on the
part OF the Board OF Trustees OF the
Virginia Theological Seminary and
College, the allegations of Rev. W.
+. Graham and HIS supporters were
patiently heard and a reply made
thereto.
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19

CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE
Richmond planet., 1906-05-19
GREETINGS FROM MARYLAND.

We have read of your struggles
90 educate your young people in this
state" said DR.. Johnson, "and the
NEGROES OF Maryland believe that Il
Is tneir duty to help themselves and
at the same time extend their help
10 their brothers and sisters where
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-02
Now Comes the Motor Boot.

Cav Paree has Just been startled by
the apparition Of a gigantic person
"Whizzinz along the Champs Elysees at
the rate of twenty-five miles an hour.
He was not on horseback. neither was
he in an auto. He simply stood up
straight on his own legs. n the only
unusual things connected with his ap-
pearance consisted of a pair of i'm
mense boots. He didn't walk. He
never lifted either DOT from the ave
ment. He simply carried himself erect
and flew along. as We have already
stated.
Subsequent inquiry developed sew
eral interesting facts. Fastened to the
soles of the enormou strangers boots
were tiny automobiles. with rubber
tires eight inches in diameter. and in a
belt worn about his waist We're "accum
ulators" of one and a quarter horse
power. connected with the boots by
means of wires. Thus equipped. the
mysterious person flew along the ave-
nue. at the speed -abov stated. exciting
wonder, admiration, and alarm in
about equal proportions.
In other words. this astonishing but
highly uncomfortable gentleman
C~Ontantini is his name-appears to
have invented the lOng-lOoked for and
much feared motor boot AS a mat
ter Of fact, his device will enable the
individual citizen to acquire a pair Of
boots by means of which he can chase
along the b~oulevards of Paris or n
other capital at a frightful rate Of
speed. and. as long as the "accumula-
tors hold out. make anywhere from
six to thirty miles an hour. 1t is the
much desired cOnSummatiOn-the aD-
paratus whereby we may pay d hun
dred calls during any afternoon. >evade
policemen. street cars, fOOtpadS. the
- 81 ~~I 4IA
opportunities of the very f1eetest re-
porter. No more need to sauander
money on nighthawks. herdics,
"copays." or eve broughams and vic
tOriaS. Put on your seven League boots.
light YOU cigarette. push the button.
and awav YOU go, We ~foreSee a time
greatest statesmen will pro-
vide themselves with the Constantine
boot and laugh at would-be interview
ers.
We ncurish only one m~isgiving.
There is always a fly in the ointment.
a crumpled roseieaf on the couch of
Joy. Suppose. for instance. that Sec
rotary Taft. or General Grosvernor. or
dear bic Uncle Joe Cannon, Or wen
Vice President Fairbanks himself.
should put the motor boots to himself
and start unon a swift escape: suppose
moreover. that in his agitation he
should turn on the minimum speed for
one foot and the maximum speed for
the other-what would be the condi-
ton of our priceless statesman after
about two blocks OF that weird form
of travel?
Let it pass. No need to toss upon a
s~leepless pillow while as vet the de-
tails are in amera. The motor boot.
like other great agencies of progress.
has come to stay. We can wait while
our betters try it on.-Washington
Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-02
SUICIDE BY ASPHYXIATION
An Elm City Man Blows Out the Gas
in His HOteI Room.

r. G. Dunn, of Elm City, this state.
was ~asphyxiated at the Central Hotel
last night. The theory is that the man
took this method of taking his own
life. as a phone message from Elm
City, received today by Mr.. J. r. Starl-
ing, the proprietor of the hotel, stated
that Dunn had attempted his life in
that town several days ago.
Dunn arrived in the city yesterday.
and when he went to his room last
night. was it is alleged. under he
influence of whiskey.
AS soon as Mr.. Startling ascertained
the death of Dunn he promptly noci-
fed the Coroner, DR.. Joshua Tayloe,
who made an investigation. and his
verdict was that Dunn came 10 his
death by a~sphyxiatlon by his own hand.
On retiring last night he blew II
the gas, leaving the impression tina.
his act was deliberate a2i planned.
Taking all the circumstances into con-
sideration and the expression Of hi~
unhappiness thrown III to his fellow
boarders yesterday. there is no doub.
but that he took his own life.-Wash-
ington On c. Gazette.