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Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
A SUGGESTION oFFERED.

Please let mo suggest and beg that
this course be taken. The Virginia
Seminary and College belongs TO the
colore1 Baptists Of Virginia and
their allies elsewhere. and that
school is dedicated 10 certain prin-
ciplcs This property and these
principles are held I'm trust by a
Board OF Trustees. created and di-
rected by the Virginia Baptist State
Convention. Whoever the Board
makes President OF that school. ne
must accept and hold that property
and these principles as sacred
trust TO be held and directed as or
dcrcd by the Board for the Conven-
tion. He must defend these princi-
pies with all his soul and IL ncccs-
sary. with his life
The President must do this. who
ever ne may be and when he cannot
do this, he must return the position
90 those who gave it 10 him. and ne
get down and out like a man. This
is my position. matters not who is
President. These principles I am
prepared 10 accept and defend with
all my soul. Were / in charge of
that school to-day. however, I would
want no man 10 feel that he had just
cause for believing that I came TO
IL by any unfair means whatever.
From New England. New York.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Washington. West Virginia and
all over Virginia. pledges of support
have come 10 me II take this work.
I am willing 10 bow to the viii OF
God and OF the brethren. ! pledge
my prayers and support 10 all of the
work. matters not who may be made
President by your Board. Let the
brethren come together and act. All
of us can afford to wait upon God.
Yours very humbly.
G.. b. HOWARD
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

Meeting
The Stockholders Elect
Directors.
A Fine Banquet-Everybody
Pleased-Harmony Reigns.
Officers Congratulated.

The annual meeting OF the Stock
holders of the Mechanics Savings
Bank was held Tuesday night at the
Pythian Castle, 727 \. Third Street.
The electric lights on the front cast
halo of light upon the passers-by
on the outside while the guests on
the inside listened &c the financial
Information that fell from the lips
OF the officers of the institution.
President John Mitchell. Jr. pre-
sided, while Secretary Thomas NJ
Crump attended TO the minutes on
the rostrum were Rev. W. +. Gra-
nam, ID. D., Vice President Ii. +. Jon
athan, and Rev. II. Powell. ID. d.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. II
Powell The roll of stockholders
was called. over nineteen hundred
shares were represented.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
MIR. JOHN q. LEWIS NOT THERE
NOW.
Murphy's Hotel InstaIIs White Bar
berS

The barber shop at Niurphy's Ho-
tel has passed out of the hands OF
colorcd men and on last Monday
morning white BARRIERS took charge.
This palaual shop has been operated
for many years by the popular and
well known. Mr.. John o. Lewis. Last
year, he installed the finest tonsor-
ial out-tit I'm the city. so 90 speak. and
at cost that was staggering.
The demands OF the trade made
this essential. Rent was increased
too and now the end has come. Mr.
Benjamin Bowler. one OF the coloreo
BARRIERS has located at Orange. Va.
whore he is doing we'll. Mr.. Robert
Clark is In Sixth Street at another
shop owned by Mr.. Lewis. As 10
| Mr.. John q. Lewis. some say thar
/ hc is considering a nattering offer
at Seattle. Washington. As ne Il
wcll-to-do. and owns much real os-
tate iu this city. it would seem that
| his future is secure.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

The financial report OF Cashier
Thomas VI. Wyatt showed tnat there
was $(32. 6.22) thiftv-two thols-
and, six hundred ana sixteen do!,a.s
and twenty-five cents 10 the credit
of the stockholders. The aggregatc
deposits for the year of 1897 We're
$tot,Z43.65 and the gross receipts
up to the close of the year. exclusive
of furniture and fixtures We're S151.
SOf.1S. The Board of Directors
had declared dividend of ten per
cent. ON all of its stock.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.

The Bank had more cash money
ON hand tnan al any time before i'm
it's history. Mr.. john Mitchell. Jr..
the President then delivered his an
nual address. lie reviewed the his
tory of the institution. told of its
progress, and made recommendations
as TO its future government He
announced that all of the capital
stock of the Mechanics Savings Bank
had been taken.
It was now rated above par and
$500 per share was the selling
price. He announced that he could
nave easily disposed Of ten thousand
dollars worth more stock had the
amount been available.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
Miss Marie VI. Thomas Becomes the
Bride of Mr.. TheO. ". Jones.

4 beautiful wedding was solemn
lied by Rev. j. +. Edwards at high
noon Xmas day. The contracting
parties were Miss Marie VI. Thomas
OF this city and Mr. Tneo. w. Jones
of Chicago. at the home of the bride
5Ol Buchanan Street, Topeka. Kan.
a number Of friends and acquain-
tances were present TO witness the
occasion. The bride was attf-ei in
Ia rich gown Of cream satin with a
yoke of real lace. She wore a bri-
dal veil caught with a diamond sun
burst and carried a boquet OF bridal
roses. She was given away by her
brother, Mr.. Carroll Thomas.
The groom wore conventional BLACK
and Mr.. Ira Guy acted as best man.
They were married on the threshold
of the double parlor and wilson's
Orchestra played the wedding march
MI. Jones is a business man Of Chi
cago and has been engaged in the
transfer business for 35 years. He
expects to en- gage in business in To-
peka sometime during the Spring or
Summer OF 1908. He is an upright.
conscientious gentleman, honest and
industrious. The many citizens of
ADPcA@ viii DC Sido 10 welcome nluf
TO this city and the many extend
congratulations to him and his beau
tiful cultured bride.
Their residence is one OF the most
beautifully appointed ever owned by
colored people In Topeka. The
brides mother Mrs. Cora Thomas ana
sister Bessie of Richmond. Va. were
present.
! Topeka. Kansas Plain Dealer.
Dec. 81, 1907.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
Installation Exercises.

The officers OF the lodges of
Knights OF Pythias and the Courts
OF Calanthe will be installed Tues
day night. January 81, 1903 at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church at $40 p.
NJ. A grand meeting is promised
and interesting exercises have been
arranged for the occasion.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

pressed themselves as being opposed
20 my election. fearing or believing
as they say that I will not be loyal
to this school and it's principles. and
unable 60 do it's work, nor would l..
they say, defend these principles.
and since the present school year is
far advanced and no one could get
to II until May late. and since Dr.
III. Powell is representing the school
on the field as it's financial agent at
a salary Of $1,000 a year. and since
the Organizer Is opposed TO the Board
and its actions. though il be the or
gan OF the Virginia Baptist State
Convention. or 10 seems 10 be hostile
its columns being opened for attacks
and for some other reasons my
church being opposed 20 my leaving
it, though IL has always been inter
cstcd In this school and gives 80 her
support. therefore brethren. ia seems
best 10 me. for all concerned that
this whole matter be held I'm abey-
ance tili the Board meets ina May or
such a time as the President and Sec
rctary may suggest. and so ratify OF
reject the action or the Lynchburp
meeting as may seem best
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
THE LADY PRINCIPAL.

And when / think Of the success
ful way in which Mrs. NJ. r. Hayes
has conducted this work since the
death of her husband. though with
a great drain upon her strength and
energy: she herself having ASKED TO
be relieved from this great response
bility, and after more than month
of earnest prayers for direction from
God. with the above facts as stated,
brethren. the conviction got hold of
me that under God owed a duty TO
this work; nor have / as yet been
able TO throw OF that conviction.
On the other hand, three OF the
members OF the Board and two OF
three others, having publicly ex-
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

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Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
THE PRESENT CONDITIONS.

Now realizing that there are thir-
ty-five or forty young men at that
school who are preparing for the
ministry and that these young men
must soon be filling the pulpits OF
our churches to safeguard our de-
nominatiOnal tenets. to propagate the
Gospel of Jesus Christ and to mould
aud lift up our people; I feel that
would gladly give my own life IN
helping these young men TO a high
life of christian character. noble J.
deals. answering devotion to our
UNCONVENTIONAL tenets, and thorough
conservation 20 christian service.
When | also think Of how the late
President G.. w. Hayes, \. NJ. sacri-
feed his life for this work, going to
a lamented grave. leaving a widow
and five children; and how the Bap-
lists of Virginia and elsewhere have
struggled. sacrificed. and played TO
make this a great school. the expo
nent of their principles and high l.
deals, the center of their educational
efforts, a living demonstration of the
Negro's capability and heroic efforts,
and self-sacrificing endeavors. my
heart burns within me.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
THE APPEALS
FROM OKLAHOMA
Presidents Action Asked.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED COLORED PEOPLE
COUNTRY THERE.

We. the citizens Of Grayson Grove
Church and the vicinity of Wagner
and Gibson Station have met and or
ganized under the name Of the Home
Protecting League. For the purpose
of upholding the law. we feel that
every citizen has a right and it is
his duty TO assist I'm this great work.
We feel that the tide is changing
and we know that we must change
with IL. We know that we will soon
be in new state and we are i'm favor
OF the enforcement OF all the laws
alike and condemn all mob violence.
We now further resolve that the
President of the United States en-
dorse our action in organizing the
said league throughout the Territory
and we further resolve that our
work shall at all times be I'm COM
pliance with the law and We further
favor that the action of our league
lee made public 90 the world.
We heartily ccondcmn an viola
tions Of law whether by individuals
or by mobs and we further resolve
that copy OF these resolutions be
sent 10 the President OF the United
States.
Signed: T. Grayson. Creek Citizen.
President; L. y. b. Slaughter. Treas
/ urer. j. Edwards, Assistant Secrcta-
ry; r. NJ Jones. ID. Jackson.
VIEWS OF THE SITUATION BY
THE LEAGUE.
Grayson Grove Church.
December 8. 1907.
4 call was made and the members
! responded promptly. The meeting
| was called 60 order by L. ". B
| Slaughter. 4 hymn. Nearer NV God
! TO Thee was offered by r. NJ. Jones
and prayer by r.. Grayson. The
! house was then announced I'm order
for business by j. r. Edwards.
J.. n B. Slaughter offered the
! following resolutions: Whereas. we
tine citizens of Grayson Grove
Church, and the Home Protectinc
! League have assembled ourselves for
/ the purpose of forming a union and
| in order 10 offer resolutions con
! Gemning the great evil which is nov
| being forced upon us. We condemn
| all actions and efforts made o. force
the government TO remove the re
| striction from our lands. We favor
/ tAHt bul ldNu De nelu IN restriction
! for twenty-five (25) years and We
further urge that all the citizens OF
| the Five Tribes TO unite and stand
! together as one. We have looked
| down the line of time and we must
say that We see the great evil. Now
| we urge our people 10 stand up like
men. Now. when you look down the
| column OF our Daily Newspapers.
what do you see? II is Jim Crow
| Law and Separate Waiting Room.
| DISTINGUISHING all who are not able
/ 10 read certain part of the Consti-
| tuition Say menl what do they
mean to do? Perhaps they do not
want us 10 vote but intend to make
us pay taxes on our homes
| WHAT do they mean by the term
| Jim Crow?" 1t is hard TO tell un-
less they mean to force our wives
and daughters to ride in the smok-
\ er after they have paid full fares.
| If that is their intention, then they
I are mistaken, for we wish TO tell
| them, if they don't know. that these
! roads are built on our dirt and that
| whenever they refuse TO carry us
Continued on Eighth Page)
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

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a good cook. Nice room on place.
No washing. Splendid wages TO a
good party. Any good cook will do
well to apply
1106 East Main Street.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

MIR. George o. Brown, the well
known photographer is very I'll at
his residence, 31S w. Leigh Street.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

Subscribe to The PLANET. On
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Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
AN APOLOGY OFFERED

Now I wish here. dear sirs. TO a.
pologizc 20 YOU for having kept you
waiting so hong for an answer from
me. The gravity OF the situation
the character and importance of the
work. and the ties that bound me
elsewhere. and some other reasons.
made it impossible for me 90 have
answered YOU earlier in n satisfac-
tory way. I humbly thank YOU for
the great honor YOU have done me;
an honor OF which ! am not worthy.
Now after month or more of the
most intense mental and prayorfui
struggle OF nay life. venture TO give
you reply.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
THE WORK AT
THE SEMINARY.
DR.. Howard Asks for Delay
NOT ACCEPT PRESIDENCY UNTIL BOARD MEETS AGAIN
A REVIEW

Petersburg. Va, Jan. Sd, 1908.
To the President. Secretary and Mem
bers OF the Board Of Trustees OF
Virginia Seminary and College. To-
Gated at Lynchburg. Va.
Dear Sirs:
On the 26th day OF November,
1907, while i'm session at the Court
Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg.
Va. you did of your own accord, by
vote that was unanimous. elect me
90 the Presidency Of Virginia Semi
nary and College TO fiji the vacancy
made by the dearh of the lamcnted
Prof. G. w. Hayes; and YOU also by
a unanimous vote OF all the mem
bers present. urged me 10 accept the
same. All ] could do then. as you
know. was TO promise you that
would take this matter under pray
erful consideration. as / had no pre-
vious thought nor aspiration for the
position. You viii recall also. That
7 told you that I had no claim 20 this
exalted place.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11
ENDORSED BY THE MAJORITY.

There were Is members OF the
Board present az the Lynchburg
meeting. out of 81 that constitute
the same. After earnestly praying
over this matter I felt that my first
duty was 20 seek TO know the views
OF the rest OF the members who were
not present. With the Is present
have heard from as OF these mem
bers.. Forty-four endorsed my elec-
tiOn and three opposed Il and one
did not commit himself as he did
not get a notice OF the Boards meet
ing. Many persons from far and
near have written me urging my ac-
ceptance OF this work and pledgina
support ii 1 do so. for the good OF
the cause and the race. The faculty
and students gave me a cordial re-
ceptiOn when / visited the school in
December. 1907.
Richmond planet., 1908-01-11

to The PLANET.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
GOV. HUGHES AGAIN
/ DEMANDS PASSAGE
Of RAGING BILLS
In Special Message lie Calls on
Legislature to Repeal the
Percy-Gray Law.
WANTS BANK REFORM AND
WALL ST. INVESTIGATION
Recommends Direct Primary
Nominations and Provision
for More Subways.

ALBANY. n. Y, April 9.-Followlng
the failure Of the Senate last night to
pass the anti-raace track gambling
bills Governor Hughes today sent to
the Legislature a message renewing his
recommendation for the enactment of
this legislation. and asking for the en-
actment of eight other propositions
now pending before the legislature.
The recommendations include:
The passage of appropriate legisla-
ton to prevent the present so-called
discrimination of the Percy Gray law,
which practically legalizes gambling on
race tracks.
Legislation to effect reform in bank
ing methods.
Direct primary nominating elections.
Legislation which viii place telephone
and telegraph companies under the ju-
rlsdlction of the Public Service Com
mission.
The passage of bills which will facili-
tate the construction of subways in
New York city.
The Governor also urges investigation
by commission of:
First--Wall Street speculation.
Second-The question of immigration.
Third-The question OF the unem-
ployed in this State, and
Fourth-The relation of the inferior
courts to certain criminal procedure.
Relative to the HartAgnew bills.
the Governor declares that the failure
of the upper branch to pass the meas
ures, after their passage by the lower
branch. cannot be regarded as dispos-
ing of the matter. THE Constitution,
with it's peremptory mandate. still
stands he says.
''rhe evil of race track gambling
fiourishes not in spite of the law, but
because of the law
ut is necessary TO demonstrate that
this is a State where law and order pre-
vail and where no interest is powerful
enough to keep on the statute books
deceitful provisions whereby prohibition
becomes profitable license and a favored
class of lawbreakers are afforded sub
stantial immunity.
81 therefore, urge you to discharge a
manifest duty and to end the discrimi-
nations in favor of the race-track gam
bling which cupidity inspired and now
seeks to maintain"
The Governor has decided to call a
special election for the selection of a
successor TO the late Senator Franchot
The call which win probably be issued
today or tomorrow, will be for May ~
If necessary, the Governor will call
an extra session Of the Legislature be-
ginning May IL, to pass the anti-gan-
bling bill. il is. asserted. The I.egisla-
ture has set April 2s as the date fot
final adjournment.
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DR.. BONDY SOUGHT
BY SLEUTHS ON
SECOND WARRANT
This Time He Is Charged with
Having Passed Worthless
$40 Check.

More trouble looms in the of1ing for
Dr. Sigmund a. Bondy awaiting trial
on the charge of obtaining money un-
der false pretenses from woman, as
detectives are now looking for him
with a warrant charging another COM
plaint
The new charge is made by Albert
Krause. of l29 Belmont avenue. who
alleges that DR.. Bondy passed a worth
less check for $40 on him February 20,
1907.
Through his counsel, Frank A. Boett-
ner, Dr. Bondy has $4,000 damage suits
pending against Detective Sergeants
Tuite and Horter and Edward
Schwartz, superintendent of the Ber-
tillon system of identification. The
same detectives are now seeking DR..
Bpndy.
The physician was arrested the first
time on the charge of Mrs. Mary
Durisch who declared she gave him
$50 for an operation. II was alleged
that later Mrs. Durisch was sent to a
hospital as a charity patient after DR..
Bondy had induced DIR. Ill to perform
the operation,
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tFrom a staff Correspondent

TRENTON, April Ex-Governor Fort
will sign THE EVENING STARS
anti-cocaine bill today. This final step
in the enactment of the bill into law
follows the concurrence by the House
last night of the Senate amendments
to the bill
The long and strong fight Of the
mothers. of the clergy and of the best
elements of the citizenship has ended
in a sweeping victory over the forces
of crime and those WHO have waXed
rich upon the sale Of poisonous drugs
Governor Fort, who has been openly
in favor Of the bill since it was first
introduced IN the House, expressed
pleasure in his ability to aid In MAX
ing so worthy measure a law to be
inscribed upon the statute books.
The Governor was deeply impressed
yesterday upon the receipt of the tele-
gram forwarded by Mrs. II. II, Dawson,
Mrs. NJ 5. Decker, Mrs. John II. Pad
deck, Bishop O'Connor, Father Whean,
the Rev. DR.. Wasson, Sheriff somner
and DR. r. A. H. This telegram urged
CONTINUED on Second PDge.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
CRUSHED TO DEATH
IN HUDSON TUBE;
TRAFFIC BLOCKED
Employee of Road Ground to
Pieces al the Hoboken
Terminal.

NEW YORK, April 9.--Travel in the
new Hudson River tunnel was blocked
for half an hour in the beginning of the
rush hour early today by a fatal acei-
dent at the Hoboken terminal, when
Cornelius Appodomo 27 years old, of 220
Twelfth street, Jersey City fell be-
meath q train and was crushed to death.
The dead man was an employee of the
road, and with his cousin, Philip Ka-
rocto, was engaged in some repair work
at the Jersey terminal, and standing on
a ladder adjacent to the eastbound
tracks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
GOV. FORT WILL sign
ANTECOCAINE MEASURE
OF THE EVENING STAR
Long Fight of States Best Eles
ment to Free Drug Slaves
Wins.
HOW THE EVENING STARS
ANTI-COCAINE BILL WAS
ENACTED INTO STATE LAW.

~ THE HOUSE.
introduced in the House March ..
Reported March 20.
Second reading March 26.
Reported printed March 81.
Third reading April l.
Passed House April 1; vote, 80
10 0.
IN THE SENATE.
Received i'm Senate April ,.
Reported April ?.
Second reading April 2.
Third reading and final passage
April Z; vote, u to |.
Concurrence in amendments by
House, April S.
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STEVENSON REAPPOINTED
TO VICES E-CHANCELLORSHIP
Lspeeial % Dc Eyenlng star.l

TRENTON. April 9.--Chancellor Pit
ney today announced the roappoint-
ment of Vice Chancellor Eugene ste
venson. of Paterson.
Vice-Chancellor Stevenson is q Demo-
crat. He was appointed in 1901 for a
full term of seven years His new term
expires in 1915 The office pays $4,000
a year. He served five years as prose-
cutor of the pleas for Passaic County.
but has held no other Office except
that of vice chancellor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
SIXTH WARD DEMOCRATS
PLAN POLITICAL CLUB

The captains of the districts of the
sixth Ward and the Democratic execu-
tive ward committee last night made
preliminary arrangements, for the es-
tablishnAsnt OF a Democratic club in
the ward.
Another meeting win be held in John
~. Gaynor's hall, Central avenue and
sixth street. in the near future, to per-
feet the plans Alderman Seth p.
sznith presided at the meeting.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
POLICE STATIONED
AT SCHOOLS AFTER
BLACK HAND SCARE
Pupils Battered in Panic Appear at Desks With
Wounds Bandaged-- --UneaSineSS Still Pre-
walls Despite Action That Has Been Taken.
BLUECOATS MOUNTED AND ON FOOT ON GUARD
In CASE OF ANOTHER MAD STRUGGLE


49,
idrenan md result II
perhaps in other AMERICAN city
is held OF
little ones AM any m hrcate them
of
building
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lRyINGTON ANNEXATION.

TRENTON, April 9.-The bill for the
annexation OF Irvington to the city OF
Newark If the people of the town
should so vote and the Newark Com
mon Council should accept, was passed
in the House last night without any
opposition
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09

AND GROCEHs' Supplies.
a6s,Rknct & porsmus Co. T96-12s Bread sf--Ad-
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ALABAMA PROHIBITION
LAW is CONSTITUTIONAL.

MONTGOMERY Ala, April 9-The
Alabama Supreme Court today held
both the general prohibition and the Q
o'clock closing laws to be constitu-
tional and effective,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-09
GOOD FRIDAY DOUBLY
A LEGAL HOLIDAY.
Luronl a stan correspondent.

TRENTON, April 9.--Despite the fact
that d, bill was passed last year making
Good FRIDAY legal holiday, and being
chapter 294 of tho laws of 1907. another
bill. introduced by Assemblyman Van
Cleef, has passed the House and was
put through the Senate yesterday. pro-
viding for the same thing. Last year, $
bill was introduced by Senator, now
Judge, Minturn.
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tcontInued on sec0nd Fase.l
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HARyARD,s OLDEST ALuMNus Dies

BOSTON, April 9.--charles Henry
Parker, 90 years of age, and the oldect
here today. He was member of the
class Of 1893.