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Passed Away.

DIED-On April the fourth. Nancy
johnson. in the s 4th year OF her age.
One more link to the past is Sc
vered in the death OF this admirable
old colored woman. Since 1877 she
has been uninterruptediyi in the ser
vice of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
f. Peasants and died, as she had
lived, the faithful friend and servant
of their children. Mrs. Reginald Gil
ham and Miss Virginia c. Peasants.
OF a stainless integrity and indy
ing loyalty, Aunt Nancy''-as she
was affectionately known, shared in
the joys and sorrows OF her family
with the passionate intensity Of their
very own. An accomplished and
conscientious servant. there was no
domestic emergency to which she did
not rise and her hearty greeting and
evident pleasure in the presence OF
the intimate friends OF The Family
gave touch of true hospitality which
will long be missed.
Nancy leaves one grandson who
has been as faithful TO her in her
age and feebleness as she was 10 him
in his motherless youth and man
hood. IL may be truly said OF her
what can rarely be said Of the pres
ent generation: wen done good
and faithful servant. enter thou in
to the Joy Of thy Lord"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
East Lynne"

Many amateurs could have profit
ed by the very excellent presentation
OF East Lynne" that was given at
the Dunbar Theatre Tuesday night
by company OF young colored peo-
pie under the direction of Miss Anna
Hughes, the colored elocutionist.
Miss Hughes had trained the
voices well, and the old yet ever new
play was given better than is usually
the case even by the most ambitious
amateurs.
Those especially worthy of men
ton are: Miss Hughes herself as
Miss Carlyle" Miss Florence John
son as the Lady Isabel" with her
acting in every respect excellent:
Miss Helen Foley, as Barbara Hare, 4"
Mr.. Leroy Goldman, who made an
extremely polished villain of "Sir
Francis Levison," and J. ]. Carter.
who presented the character of "Ar-
chibald Carlyle" in a most satisfac-
tory manner. Other and minor char
acters were taken by Irwin johnson,
w. II. Buclxner. Jr.. who did well
in a double role: Ray Hughes and
Miss Ursei Barnett
The stage management was very
good and the mannerisms OF anna
teurs were most entirely absent.
]. W. (Mose) Powell is manager
of the Dunbar Stock Company pre-
senting the play, which has a second
performance Wednesday evening.
Columbus. Ohio Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
PYTHIANS ENTER KEOKEE.
The Grand Chancellor There. The
Candidates Happy. Three Hun
dred Miles from Richmond
The Great South West.

Keokee, Va. April 27.-There
were lively times last night at
the organization of new
lodge OF knights of Pythias. by
Grand Chancellor. John Mitchell
Jr., of Richmond. assisted by
DIR. E. r Jefferson. Grand Med
ical Register and by Sirs J. N.
CASTOR, Johnny Lewis. Clint Wolf.
Jim Henry, John Henry Williams,
Charley Rufhn. John Ingram and
William Haley. with Past Chancellor
W. G.. Henderson. actively at work
The visitors reached here yester-
day ar about noon and Grand Chan
cellor Mitchell and DR.. jefferson
were conveyed TO the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Henderson where
they were made comfortable: Dinner
was soon served and then the visit
OTIS went over the town of Keokee.
The initiation took place at the
church building and commenced at
2 o'clock ending an hour and twenty
minutes thereafter.
The following officers were in
stalled in the new organization.
which will be known as Keokee Ban
ner Lodge. No. 161- Chancellor Com
mander. w NJ. Watterson: Master
OF Work. /. NJ Miller; Vice Chan
cellor, NJ. V. Robinson; Prelate.
George Pearson, Keeper OF Records
and Seal, Thomas Miller. Master Of
Finance, Harry Grady; Master Of Ex-
chequer, Richard Hairston, Master
at Arms, Walter Lyon; Inner Guard.
J. b. Douglass: Outer Guard. sam
uel Lyons; Trustees, Joseph Green.
George Beal. Will Heiskell. Attend
ants Anderson Carter. Clamp Cams.
John Jackson and Arthur Brigmon.
The lodge was organized through
the efforts OF Past Chancellor. w. G.
Henderson. He was complimented
upon this work
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
Treachery Among The Orders.

We are reliably informed that
there are among Chancellor Com
manders OF Knights of Pythias and
secretaries of the Odd Fellows lodges
who have been forging the names Of
doctors TO the Medical certificates Of
persons applying iof membership IN
the order. which places sick and de-
pendent members in our lodges. This
is violating the laws OF the orders
and all other institutions; like ours
that carry an endowment.
These treacherOus unprinciple dew
lis ought TO be caught up with, ex-
PEELED from the order and given a
cell in the penitentiary; whether
they be a Pythian, Odd Fellow, Ma
son, Jacob, or any thing else. Let
every member OF the various orders
amc ng our people use their best eff
forts TO run down these clandestine-
ly, perhdious scoundrels, for they
are enemies 20 society and the com
mon good OF any people. These are
the kind that are admitting men in
TO our various orders who are known
20 have from two TO three lawful
wives. AS in a case referred to in
the Blade sometime ago, of one
Banks in Warren county. Mississippi.
who died and left three widows. each
filed a certificate of marriage in the
Grand Master of Exchequer's Office
claiming to be the lawful beneficiary.
You can readily see why the lawyers
get what is due the true widow, or
phans, etc. Why? IT is because we ad-
nit, and allow these INSCRIPTIONS
hyenas to remain in our societies
when they are the ones that are poi
soning the water and muddying the
stream of true brotherhood among
us.
The Blade has promised to make
II hot for these society vampires un
til they are put in their right places
-Greenville, Miss. Blade. 49,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs. Benjamin Jackson has re-
covered from her recent illness.
Mr.. William II. Isham who has
been SO i'll is improving.
Mr.. w. w Valentine of White
Plains. y. Y. was in the city last
week
Rev. r. l.. Wynn. Pastor Fifth
Street Baptist Church. Lynchburg
Va. called on us.
n-zas-- 80 80, .ss-es-'s 'Hz'.ss .ss2ssfi
Editor John Mitchell. Jr. return
ed TO the city last Wednesday morn
ing at 6:55.
Rev. c. II. Phillips is home from
Montgomery. Ala. where he cond uct-
ed a most successful revival at the
Dexter Baptist Church. Rev. r. c.
Judkins, d. D., Pastor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
Shaw University.

The commencement exercises of
Shaw University, at Raleigh, N. c.,
occur this year from May 9Th to 18TH
inclusive.
On Sunday. May 9th, the bacca-
laureate sermon will be preached by
Rev. c. T. Walker, d. d., of Augusta,
Ga. On Monday, May 10th the ad-
dress before the literary societies OF
the College Department will be gi-
ven by James e. Shepard, PHI. G. of
Durham. N. C. On Wednesday, Alum
nj Day, the principal address will be
given by Rev. S. N. Vass, d. ID. of
Raleigh.
The commencement exercises prop
er occur on Thursday, May 18th and
an unusually interesting programme
has been prepared. The invocation
will be by Rev. ]. A. Whitfield, d. d.
or Winston-Salem, N. c. The degrees
will be conferred and the Diplomas
awarded by Prof. Frank M. Harper
Superintendent of the Raleigh
schools The annual address will be
| given by Hon. Elmer Ellsworth
Brown, U. s. Commissioner OF Edu-
cation. The benediction will be pro-
nounced by Rev. s. N. vass, u. D.,
Of Raleigh.
At the close OF the exercises there
will be an extensive and attractive
industrial exhibit in both the young
women's and young mems depart
ments. A large class will be gra6u-
ated. representing all departments OF
the institution.
Shaw has had sreat growth dur
ing the last fifteen years. The aver
age daily attendance has increased
from 211 to 49S and the annual re-
ceipts have more than doubled In
this time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
AdlaI z. stevenson suffers Reiapse.

Chicago. April 2s.-Friends of for.
mer Vice President Adlai K. Stevenson
fear for his recovery from shocks due
to the sudden death OF his brother and
only sister. Mrs. n 8. Macaughrey
his sister, died April 16. His brother
William w. Stevenson. died two days
later. The bereavements affected him
seriously. and he Is reported to have
suffered relapse at the Presbyterian
hospital here, where he has been for
some time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
A Company Organized at Pulaski

Pulaski. Va. April 2S.-Brigadier
General. John Mitchell. Jr., passed
through here last Sunday afternoon.
accompanied by DR.. r. r. Jefferson.
enroute 10 Keokee, Lee County. Va.
They returned here last evening Ut
S4.96 o-ciocE, and were met by a
large number Of Knights They were
escorted 70 carriage and conducted
TO the South West Hotei, whore the
proprietress made them comfortable.
Dinner was served.
Later they entered the carriage
for the Pythian Castle where a com
pany Of the Uniform Rank Knights
OF Pythias was organized with the
following officers: Captain. ]. F.
Turner. First Lieutenant, Jerry Muir
ply; Second Lieutenant, w. r. Cal.
endar; Recorder, l.. J. Russell; Treas
urer, ]. b. Calfee: Sentinel. Wyle
Whittenberg Guaro, J. n. Baker;
Flag Bearer. Wesley Poole.
There were 81 qualified and Gen.
Mitchell. complimented them upon
their fine showing. II was nearly
train-time when the carriage bore
them to the station and az S:47 they
left for Richmond. Arrangements
were in progress 70 have Gen
Mitchell speak here Sunday night
but he could not remain over.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Newport News. Va, 1909.
This is to certify that ! have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr..
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court OF Va, Order OF Ca
lanthe ($1O0.OO) One Hundred Dol
lars in payment OF the death-claim
OF Sister Camilla Brim. who was a
member OF Silver Key Court. No. 75,
of Newport News. Va.
Signed: JAMES BRIM.
Beneficiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

Brother James West departed this
life April Is. 1909. He leaves a
wife. Mrs. Nancy West. two daugh-
tiers Mrs. Lucy Epps and Mrs. Clara
Lightfoot, a brother and two sisters.
seven grand children and eight great
grand children and relatives.
The thorns are sharp. yet / can
tread on them;
The cup is bitter, yet He makes IL
sweet"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Chase City, Va. 1909.
This is TO certify that ] have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor OF the Grand
Court of Va, Order of Calanthe,
($1O0-0O) One Hundred Dollars in
payment of the death claim of Sister
Ollie L. Jeffress. who was a member
of Chase City Court, No. 95 of Chase
City, Virginia
Signed-Mary L. Jeffress.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Susie Chez, d. d. G. W. c.
Annie Lancaster.
Thomas +. Ghce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
Great Slaughter in Prices.

Bargains in Wood and Coal for
cash for the next thirty days:
One-half Cord OF Good Soft Pine. 81
one-fouIth Cord OF Good Soft pine
$1.40.
One-half Cord OF Best Pine, SAYS.
One-fourth Cord OF Best Pine. $3.50
one Ton OF Best Anthracite Stove
Coal. $3.50.
One ton OF best lump splint $3.50.
YOUNG MEMS BUSINESS ASSOCI
ALTON. INC.
Phone 5591.
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HOusekeepers. Attention,

you? ~
White granulated sugar, s1.75 per
1OO pounds; royal baking powders.
~ cents per ID; fifteen bars family
soap. Kinks" 40 cents: four ponnds
gold dust. Fairbanks. 10 cts: pacl
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II cents. 10
1000 other articles at equally low
prices. The sensation OF the com
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For further particulars dron n carl
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
Huntington. W. Va.

The Morning Star gave an enter
tainment at the 10th Street Baptist
Church, Friday night for the benefit
OF the church II was a grand af-
fair.
There was baptizing at the 18th
Street Baptist Church, April 25,
1903. A large crowd was present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
Wants to Find His Father.

! would like to locate my father
Bartlett Braxton. We were separat.
ed during slavery and / took nv
mothers name which was Mitchell.
After freedom I lived at Nashville
Tenn. If any one can give me anv
Information as TO whether NV faith
er is living or dead it will be very
thankfully received. Address
b. B. MITCHELL.
Spring Hill. Kan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

WANTED-A Pharmacist wanted
at once good position for right per-
son. For particulars apply to PAN
MEL BROS, Augusta and Prospect
Streets, Staunton, Va.
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Virginia Business College, 40 East
Broad Street.

Can you draw up correctly. checks,
notes, drafts, bills OF sale, leases. con
tracts and all other forms OF CON-
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OF books by double entry? II you
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you cannot do these things, we OFFER
you the facilities for rounding up
your education, fitting you FOR the
practical duties OF life. and putting
you In position to seize opportunities
for advancement.
r. z. SANDERS, Principal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
d. You KNOW Thema

] am desifcrs OF locating some OF
my people IL possible. My mother. Mrs
Emeline Ward had i've sons. Reeee,
Blair, Alexander. William and Joseph
Ward Mary Ward is dead. Ny faith
er. John Ward belonged 20 DR.. Per
~. / left him In Virginia We we're
sold by Mr.. Sam Graham N 'b9 at
Huntsville. Alabama. Address all in
formation TO
ALEXANDER WARD,
Asylum. Miss.
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per year in advance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

Miss A ". Taylor. who. has been
teaching at harrington. Va, has
closed "A very successful school term
and is now home on her vacation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

Judge and gaining an acauitai with
which to proceed to the Police Trial
Board in an action to rid the Wash
ington Police force Of brutal off,
Ger Is the talk of the town.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
NOTHING UNUSUAL IN CASE.

Messrs. Moore further declare in
their answer that there is nothing
unusual or extraordinary about the
case except what Judge Sheppard
has injected ia the way OF a newspa-
per sensation.
We believe your honorable com
mittee," states the answer Of Messrs.
Moore will readily agree with us
when we suggest that this being an
ordinary law suit. is not q matter for
your honorable body 90 pass upon.
but that the court of proper jurisdic-
ton is the correct forum in which
Judge Sheppard should make his de-
Tense. We have not meant to
1mpugn the high dignity of the fed
eral judiciary or the dignity Of any
other officer or Official. We respect
the law in all its Sorms and func-
tons, and we have proceeded against
Judge sheppard. rot as an ofacial.
but as a plain citizen of this county.
We have possibly committed the Of
Tense OF lese majestic, and il must
be that We are proceeded against for
this"
Messrs. Moore reiterate their
abatement given for publication at
the time OF the incident-that they
extended TO Judge Sheppard more
courtesy than is customary FOR law
yer 10 extend to a party against
whom he is employed 20 bring suit.
c. J. MOORE WILL STAND TRIAL.
Attached TO their answer is q
complete record OF the case OF Sam
Ozburn against w. B. Sheppard. in
Guiding the suit for $500 damages
filed in the superior court and a
copy of the city automobile ordi-
nance.
G. j. Moore. Of Moore G. Moore. is
not member of the Atlanta Bar
Association. but says that feeling
doubly armed by reason Of the JUS
tice OF the cause is ready 10 submit
the same TO any fair tribunal. even
though IL may not have jurisdiction
over him"
The two attorneys under fire are
brother and have been Dracticine
law in Atlanta for about eight years.
They have Offices in the Kiser build
ing.
Judge Sheppard lives in Florida
and though he is not a resident OF
Atlanta, is well known here, as he
spends several winter months in this
city every year. his daughters at.
tend Agnes Scott college.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
BAR ASSOCIATION DECIDES
TO TRY C. y. 4 j. Il. MOORE
Charges Result From the Dismant.
ling OF Home of Judge w. Is.
Sheppard.

On the complaint OF Judge W d.
sheppard, of the United States coutt
in Florida, Attorneys G. J. AMI J. l..
Moore. who. some time ago, acting in
the interests OF a negro client. swore
out a nonresident levy and dismsn-
tied the home of Judge Sheppard,
will be placed on trial before the
grievance committee OF the Atlanta
Bar Association. the trial TO take
pnace within the Gext ten days. While
c. ]. Moore is not a member of the
association he has expressed his Will
ingness to stand with his partner.
This decision was reached by the
grievance committee yesterday after
noon. after hearing the answer sub
mitted by the Moores. They believed
there was sufficient ground for a
more thorough investigation. Charles
Whiteford Smith. chairman of the
grievance committee. will act as
Judge.
The levy on the Sheppard home
was made as the result of an auto
accident in which the Sheppard ma
chine figured. an old negro. Sam or
burn. being hurt and beginning suit
for damages.
This will be the first time in the
history OF the Atlanta Bar Associa-
ton that such an action will have
been taken against any member. law
yer or lawyers. Members of the COM
mittee say that a question OF ethics
OF the legal profession is involved.
and that If the trial results against
the two lawyers, the bar association
viii receive a recommendation TO
take the matter up, and. il necessary
institute procee 'ings to disbar them.
In their a-%~er, Attorneys c. J.
and J. l.. Moore stoutly claim that
they have violated no code Of honor.
and that the case is an ordinary law
suit, in which they have represented
their client. Sam Ozburn. an old sla-
very-time negro. as honorable men
and lawyers should
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01
MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM
Virginia's Most Success
full Hair Culturist.
.PARLoRs. 49,.
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Phone. 1884.
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The very best preparations that ca,
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Mrs. Graham makes a speciality 9
massaging aD-f identifying hdis
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Mrs Graham s.-anpoos the hes
and puts 1t In a healthy condftic,
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All ladies who attend parties an
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IN CHANCERY

Hsyes. Sallie Defenda,.
The object OF this suit is 20 obtain
an absolute divorce by the plaintir
from the defendant.
And an affidavit having been made
ana nled that the defendant Is a non
resident or this State. II is ordered
.hat she appear here within fifteen
DAYS after due publications OF this
ORDER TO protect her interest herein
A Copy-Teste:
p. p. WINSTON. Clerk.
r. W. IvEY. p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

NikGINIA-In the Law and Equity
court OF the City OF Richmond
Virginia, April 4. 1909.
Hayes, Emanuel plotnt,r
VS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-01

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