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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
GREAT RALLY THERE.
DIR. Graham Formally Installed Pas
tor of the Fifth Street Baptist
Church--NearIy One Thous-
and Dollars Realized.

The rally week which included the
installation services at the Fifth ST.
Baptist Church beginning the third
Sunday and ending the fourth Sun
day i'm July was a very noteworthy
occasion. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler
preached a very able sermon at the
opening of the rally. A very large
gathering heard him and his SER
mon gave general satisfaction. The
1eXt sermon was preached by Rev.
William Thomas OF the Centrslia
Church. Rev. Thomas carried his
great audience at will. Nobody
wanted him to stop. The Church
felt very much strengthened after
his sermon. On Thursday night OF
that week the formal installation
services took place. IL was a very
grand occasion. a large audience
was present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Washington. d. c. Post July 27.l
CHARGES INTIMIDATION.

NhAh0E0 IN AAOaN.
Il protest against the effort on
the part Of certain government Of
ficials and employees to intimidate
the Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church
and the few other ministers in this
city who are opposed to the party in
power because Of its hypocrisy. cor
ruption and high-handed jugglery
with the Constitution.
Several men in this city holding
high positions under the govern
ment have recently approached mem
bers OF Shiloh and OF one or two
other churches who are under them
and advised that they put muzzle
on these preachers
"Some of the members of the
q .frches referred 10 above. under
the Inspiration OF their government
bosses. have threatened these preach
ers with trouble II they did not es-
chew politics IN their sermons and
cease their activity against the party
in power. and we were informed on
ly last night (whether truthfully or
not we cannot say) that list of the
members of Shiloh Baptist Church
and of Galbraith A. NJ Z. Zion
Church who are in the employ of
the government is being made up,
and after the election is over, if the
Republican party is successful. these
men are to be dropped from the gov
ernment pay rolls because they sup
port preachers who are opposed to
the Republican administration. -
From sermon of Rev. J. Milton Wal
dron, ID. D., Pastor OF Shiloh Bap<ist
Church and President of the Ma
tional Negro American Political
League.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
PRAYERS PROMISED.

Rev. Darlington gave the Church
to understand that IL had his pray
ers and best wishes. but he feels as
pastor he can be of more service in
some other field. The Church also
gave him 70 understand that he has
it's prayers and best wishes for sue
cess in whatever field of labor Prov
idence may direct him.
Done by order OF the Church.
T. NJ. ALLEN, Moderator.
u. KEY. Church CLERK.
Deacons: John Quarles, Ellis Holl-
day, Henry Washington, Lewis Buck
ner. John Carter. =. A. Cross, c.
Winston, Henry Key.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Excursion TO Buckroe.

Who is that? First Rantist
Sunday School and Board Of ITss,ars ,,,,.
10 Buckroe Beach on TUESDAY -
II, 1908. Train leaves Rrood g.
Station at 9 A. NJ. sbarn pa % o.
time or else you are left TicI,ets.
Auults' ' SI.OO Children under -
years Of age fifty cents. II q Car
p IeI, mar, w. F. White. Supt
ISeE, W. l. johnson, Pastor; Jas.
H. norton Sec; w. II. Jones
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
DIR. whIdron then continued +:

DIR. WhIdron then continued:
Il always have and always shall
advise that the colored people OF A.
merica be independent in politics, =,
and that they vote for the measures
candidates and party which will best
serve their interests ead those OF
their country. We have been crying
to God Almighty for forty years for
deliverance from oppression in this
land of our freedom. He SAYS to us
as He said to Moses. What is that I'm
thy hand?' God has given the race
the ballot; now he SAYS to US. Use
az for your own defense and advance
ment.' And until we heed the teach
ing Of the text we may expect to be
ignored, ill-treated, and exploited by
political parties and their leaders.
AS a people we are too prone TO
depending upon God 10 deliver us bv
some miraculous method. God new
er works n miracle where He can ac-
complish His end without II. He
said TO the great lawgiver when he
had the Jews face - face with a
crisis in their histoy. Wherefore
criest thou unto met Speak unto
the children OF Israc. that they go
forward And to the Negro IN his
crisis the same answer is given. go
forward use the mcgas in your pow
er. and God will do for you that
which you cannot Il is well for
the colored man 10 remember that II
Is not sin 10 be n Democrat. nor
is II an act OF righteousness 10 vote
the Republican ticket.
We advise our people to be inde-
pendent IN politics and 70 cast their
votes where they will count the most
in defeating the party which has
proven itself 20 be a false friend"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
July 81. 1qOS

july =, 1908.
Special IS thousand miles warnino,
10 the people. rs days stormy and
heavy clouds and thundergnr and
lightning. More from the south
west either at $50 A. NJ or 5.20 y
NJ. Severe laundering and liebtnine o
Now in. reference to the abo,1e
phecy. F''
REV. JETER.
1903 W. Cary St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
JOHNSON-LEWIS.

The marriage OF Miss Maggie Lew
IS. formerly OF Hanover but now OF
Richmond 10 Sir j. +. johnson took
place Wednesday, Jaly %, 1905 at
their residence. 702 y. 10th St. at
80 O'Clock p. NJ. Rev. J. H. Moss.
oihciated. They Will be at home to
friends Sunday. Aug. 2. 1905 from
. O'Clock 10 1880 p. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
WIFE MURDERER DIES IN jail
Or. SroPsey, a Physical Wreck Stree
Crime, Passes Away.


New York. July 29. - Dr. Andrew
Bergen Cropsey. the veterinary sur
geon who shot and killed his wife a.
their home in Bath Beach a week ago
died suddenly in the Raymond street
Jail Brooklyn.
Heart disease. according TO the pris
on physician. was the cause. Since h.a
crime. for which he proclaimed sorrow
and grief Immediately after its com
mission, DIR. Cropsey had become a
physical wreck. and for several days
had been on the point OF collapse.
Dr. Cropsey belol. red to one OF the
Oldest families in Kings county. Fol
generations the Cropseys had beer
prominent in social and civic affairs
He was forty years old
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
$1,000 Endowment Paid.
Richmond. Va. july Isl. 1sOs.

Richmond, Va. July 2S, 1908.
This is to certify that we have re-
ccived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court of Va, Order of Calan-
the, ($100.00) One Hundred Dol
lars in payment OF the death-claim
of Sister Caroline Heath. who was a
member of Narcissus Court, No. 22 9
of Richmond, Virginia.
Sgned-Was1ington Dean, Har-
rison Dean, Benjamin Dean.
Beneficiaries.
Witnesses:
Harriet e. Thompson.
Mary NJ. Hodge.
Nellie Scott.
Anna Taylor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THE CHURCH ACTS NOW.
Rev. Darlington is EXOnerated-The
Charges Not Sustaincd-He is
Wished God-specd.
Ashland. Va.

Ashland, Va.
The Shiloh Baptist Church met In
its regular meeting Monday night.
July %. 1908. After disposing Of
some matters relating TO the vel
fare of the Church. the Church dis
missed the rumor which has for some
time been circulated concerning the
Rev. w b. Darlington.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THE RuMoR Considered.

There have been four meetings in
which this rumor has been cOnsid-
cred and at no time has the Church
had sufficient evidence 20 place a
charge against him. therefore the
Church dismissed it as unworthy of
further consideration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
DIR. JOHNsoN's EFFORT.

DR.. w. T. Johnson preached the
installation sermon. 10 was master
ly, eloquent and profound This ser
mon viii ever live in the hearts
OF the people. After the ser
mon, Doctor II. l.. Harris, the
Master of Ceremonies made some
very suitable remarks fer the oc-
casion and presented TO the audience
several speakers. Rev. r.. Beecher
Taylor delighted the audience in his
most happy way OF speaking. The
charge TO the Church by Rev. w.
II. White was full OF wholesome in
lstructions and 20 the point. The
charge 20 the Pastor by Rev. w. T.
Anthony OF Manchester struck n key
Aote which pleased everybody pres
ent
They seemed to think that Rev.
Anthony is a coming young man.
The old wheel horse Rev. II. J. Bass
was present and presented the Bible
TO Pastor w. p. Graham. His re-
marks were timely, pithy and i'm
pressive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

In a sensational sermon preached
last night at Shiloh Baptist Church
the Pastor, the Rev. j. Milton Wal
dron, ID. D., President of the Ma
tiOnal Negro American Political
League of the United States, charged
that certain government officials
and employees" are trying to intimi-
date him and other colored church
men OF this city from further op-
posing the success OF the Republi-
can administration at the polls next
fall, and that threats have been made
that a Republican presidential vic
tory will be followed by the discharge
from government positions of such
Negroes as fail or refuse TO heed this
warning.
DR.. Waldron declared that he had
been personally approached by three
government officials, two in the In
terror Department, the other prom
inent Negro politician and office-hold
er, and warned by them TO cease his
political activities. The minister did
not divulge the names of these Off
cials. He said that some colored
church members, acting at the insti-
cation of their government bosses,
have tried to bring similar pressure
fOf SiSncC 10 pear on lDSlT pdSlOIS-
ABANDONED BY REPUBLICANS.
DR.. Waldron declared that the col
ored people in this country "are at a
crisis in their history" that they
are disfranchised in twelve States OF
the Union" He charged thai the
Republican Party has practically a
bandcned his race and that Repub-
lican leaders have expressed a de-
Termination TO eliminate the black
man from politics" The minister
announced his determination to con-
tinue to preach political independence
TO his race saying:
''It is well for the colored man to
remember that II is not sin TO be
a Democrat, or is IL an act OF right
eousness TO vote the Republican tick
st. We advise our people TO cast
their votes where they will count the
most In defeating the party which
has proven itself TO be a false
friend"
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS HIM.
DR.. waIdron was listened to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
TIME EXPIRED.

During the investigation Of the
rumor. Rev. w. b. CarringtOn's time
expired as Pastor of the Church and
he informed the Church through the
Deacon Board that he would rather
that his name be not used in connec-
tion with the election Of a Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
QUOTES FROM FIERY PAMPHLE

der the constitution.
QUOTES FROM FIERY PAMPHLET
DIR. Waldron then asserted that
this opposition had steadily grown.
partly because the purpose OF the
league was misunderstood. he then
read the following statement, which
the league is scattering broadcast
throughout the country;
Since the Republican Party-the
Party with which most Negroes have
afnliated i'm the past-has deserted
the principles OF Lincoln. Grant. and
Sumner and become the tool OF cor
porations. desi igning politicians. and
predatory wealth: and since its re-
representatives. in Congress refused 10
pass the Foraker bill for the resto-
ration OF the discharged innocent Ne
gro soldiers to the army: and since
the Chicago Republican Convention
placed the seal OF approval upon lily
whiteism' in the South; and since
Mr.. Taft. the Presidential candidate
OF the Republican Party, approves
Southern difranschisement constitu-
tional amendments; and since the
Republican Party has failed TO make
an honest effort during the past u
years TO enforce the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments TO the Consti-
tuition; and since il has under the
lead OF President Roosevelt deter
mined TO eliminate the Negro from
politics, the National Negro Ameri-
can Political League advises its mem
bers, and all other colored voters, TO
vote for Mr.. VIM. ]. Bryan next No
vember as the most effective way of
rebuking the Republican Party and
bringing il back 10 its original prin-
ciples and securing for the race jus
tice and proper recognition at the
hands Of said party.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THE QUESTION OF MONEY.

When all the clubs had made their
report there was cash on the table
$4,000. 1t will be a thousand
when all the returns are in. The
Chprch is moving on grandIy. The
DEBT IS cut down now to $1,000 90.
Fan. '"S
Dr. Graham says that great credit
Tor this large amount is due to the
leadership OF the various clubs. Sis
ters Alice Johnson. Alice Robinsop
Bettie Mason, Mary Page, Callie
brown, Josie A. Graham and Breth-
reh John NJ Moss, Prof. b. II. Pey-
ton and the faithful workers who
assisted them.
Ihus in three months time over
tnirty persons have joined the
church and over $1,000 paid on the
uebt. The Church is In a real state
of prosperity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

The Colored Ideal Theatre, cor
ner Munford and Broad Streets will
show the pictures OF the Gsns-Nelson
fight next week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
POLITICS CORRUPT, HE SAYS.

Politics in this country has be-
come corrupt and evil and designing
men have in many instances tri-
umphed in the affairs of government
very largely because the ministry as
class has tabooed politics and ne
elected TO instruct the people with
regard TO their duties as citizens.
Following the example OF the
ministry, many good men have de-
clined to take any part I'm political
affairs except to vote on election days
for the men nominated by ward heel
ers and demagogues. Politics in A
merica Will never be pure. and graft
and dishonesty in the government
will never cease until the ministers
and all other good men rise up and
clean the Augean stables.
Il preach this sermon as a protest
against the effort on the part of Ger
tain government officials and en-
ployes TO intimidate the pastor of
Shiloh Baptist Church and the few
other ministers in this city who are
opposed TO the party in power be-
cause OF its hypocrisy, corruption,
and high-handed jugglery with the
Constitution. Several men In this
city holding high positions under the
government have recently approach
ed members of Shiloh and of one or
two other churches, who are under
them. and advised that they put a
muZzle on these preachers
Some of the members of the
churches referred TO above under the
inspiration OF their government boss
es, have threatened these preachers
with trouble if they did not eschew
politics in their sermons and cease
power.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

We are selling old papsrs se
fifteen cents per hundred.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
1.-TWO VOTES AGAINST TAFT"

Every vote cast by a colored man
for William J. Bryan is one vote cast
for the manhood and political rights
of the race and two votes cast against
William II. Taft and the Roosevelt
policies.
Every vote cast by a colored man
for the Socialist, the Independence
or Prohibition Party is one vote cast
for the manhood and political rights
of the race and a half vote cast a
gainst William X. Taft and the
Roosevelt policies.
by being an Independent in poll
tics and voting only for the best men
and measures, the Negro will win
for himself the recognition of every
political party and the respect Of all
right-thinking men in every section
OF the country, and will materially
help in solving the race problem by
breaking up the solid Democratic
South and the solid Republican North
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
Rev. DR.. WaldrOn'S
Powerful Sermon.
Sensational UtferdnCeS in His Pulpit at
Washington. Charges Intimidation of
His Flock by Administrations Agents.
OTHER MINISTER'S REPLY.

throughout his discourse by a large
and closely attentive audience. He
announced his theme TO be, What 20
sition shall thea colored voter take
in the present national political con-
test2" and he preached from these
texts:
''Son OF man. have made thee
watchman unto the House OF Israel;
therefore hear the word at my mouth
and give them warning from me."-
Ezek. iu:17. What is in thy
hand ok. iv;2." Wherefore criest
thou unto me? Speak unto the
children Of Israel. that they go for
ward. Ex. Niv:15. He said:
The Negro preacher is. and al
ways will be, the leader of his people
They look 10 him for advice on all
subjects, and he is derelict to his
duty, untrue 20 God. and unworthy
OF the confidence Of men when he
fails TO advise them with regard to
so vital n subject as politics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA SATURDAY. AUGUST |. 1905

they can never get your vote
ADVISES INDEPENDENCE IN poll
ITICS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
SAYS RACE is AT CRISIS.

THE colored people in this country
are at a crisis in their history. They
are disfranchised in twelve States in
the Union. The party that saved the
Union and liberated the slaves has
practically abandoned it's black allies
and its leaders have given public ap-
proval to the disfranchisement OF the
race by the Southern States, and
have expressed a determination to
eliminate the black man from poll
tics. For forty years the colored
man has voted solidly for one and the
same party, and by so doing ne has
won the contempt of that party and
the hatred of the second strongest
political party in the country; and,
having been deserted by the Repub-
| licans, he cannot reasonably expect
the Democrats TO receive him with
open arms until large majority of
the race at least let IL be understood
that they will not always vote the
Republican ticket.
''The Jews and the Irishmen di-
vide their votes between the various
political parties OF the country, and
in this way have secured justice and
proper recognition at the hands OF
these parties. Why should not the
Negro do the same thing? Many
years ago Mr.. George w. Cable. one
of the truest white friends the race
has ever had, in addressing an aud
ience of colored people, said. DO not
let any political party feel that they
are always sure OF your vote
nor let any political party feel thai
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

DR.. II. /. Harris. the Master of
Ceremonies made general remarks TO-
the church. All know DR.. Harris
Tor his classic, pointed, eloquent use
or the Queens english. The Church
feit very much lifted up at DR.. Har-
ris' kindly remarks.
After the ceremonies q fine sup
per was served in the lecture room
TO all the visitors, consisting of
chicken, sliced ham, cold tea. cake
and ice cream and fruit. Everybody
went away highly pleased and the
ladies' who were responsible for the
supper deserve great credit
Last sunday closed the rally. DIR.
Draham preached in the morning
and Rev. Mr.. Watson at night Rav
Watson preached a very excellent
sermon and all the people enioved
it. W
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01
MANY WORDS OF CHEER.

Rev. s. c. Burrell spoke for the Y.
NJ. c. \. He carried the audience
with him and left an abiding i'm
preston. Hon. Giles b. Jackson
could not be present but he sent
letter which was read by Prof. b. II.
Peyton and was received with hearty
approval. Deacon J. b. Page spoke
on behalf of the Deacon Board. as
assuring the audience that the board
would support the pastor 20 a man.
Deacon Page stirred the whole aud
ience by his most excellent remarks.
In fact there were many cries of
Amen" That's right" Thank
God"
Deacon B. II. Peyton. A. NJ. re-
presented the Sunday School. He
gave in glowing terms the hope OF
the school under the leadership of
the new pastor. His remarks elicf-
ted much approval and happy re-
sponse. Mr.. John r. Holmes repre
senung the Usher Board made him
SELF felt as a most dignified. pointed
logical speaker. He caught the ears
or the people and many were the
remarks in praise Of his speech.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

cure to the colored citizens of Amer
lea the rights guaranteed them un-
der the Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-01

Capt. John c.. Smith has been
indispOsed at his residence, 1901 +.
Leigh Street but is improving.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-25
FIGHT ERECTION
Of STABLE CLOSE
BY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Too Near Reservoir Also, Say
Hundreds in Protest to
Works Board.

Fire Commissioner T. Edward Burke,
as spokesman for the property owners
and patrons of the Fourteenth Avenue
School today filed a protest with tho
clerk of the Board of Works against
the erection of a stable for the water
department of the board on South
Eighth street within a short distance
of the school,.
When the Board of Works meet to-
morrow bids for the erection of the
building will be received, and at the
same time Mr.. Burke will appear be-
fore the board and present the protests
signed by several hundred, among them
being former Judge Frederick F. Guild,
president of the Board of Education,
and Principal Terwilliger, of the Four
tenth Avenue School, and all of his
teachers.
The petitioners declare hat the erec-
tion of the stable would mean the de-
probation of property values, that it Is
within 200 feet of a public school and
directly across the street from a reser-
voir.
President Frank j. Book, of the Board
of Works, is opposed to the erection of
the stable and will stand by the pro-
testers. President Guild says that the
Board of Education is opposed to the
stable.
The stable will cost $1S, 900.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-25
WIDOW DIES OF
FRACTURED HEAD
CAUSED BY FALL
Mrs. Ellen Heary Fell Down.
stairs at Home and Ex-
pires in Hospital.

Mrs. Ellen Heary, a widow, of 80
Orange road, Montclair, died late yes
terday afternoon at the Mountainside
Hospital, that town. of a fractured
skull, sustained by a fall downstairs
at her home. Her funeral will be held
tomorrow morning at the Carmelite
Church, East Twenty-eighth street,
New York.
Mrs. Heary, who was 60 years old,
lived alone in a portion of a double
house. which she owned. Alfred
Greener, of Church street, Montclair,
was agent for the property and paid
Mrs. Axel Weiburg, who lived next
door, to supply Mrs. Heary with her
meals.
Yesterday Mrs. Mary Ann Dunn, who
also lives on Orange road, and who
had spent the night with Mrs. Heary,
reported to Mrs. Weiburg that when
she arose she found Mrs. Heary lying
at the DOT of the stairs. Mrs. Wei
burg sent for Mr.. Greener, who in turn
summoned DR.. Martin ]. Synnott. The
latter ordered the removed to
the hospital, where she gradually sunk
until she died.
Deputy County Physician Muta
granted a burial permit.