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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
next regular meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Mechanics Savings
Bank will be held in Richmond, Va.
at Pythian Castle. 727 North Third
Street Cbetweeu Jackson and DuvaD
on Tuesday night, January 3, 1911.
az O'Clock sharp, for the purpose
of electing the Board Of Directors
of receiving the annual reports OF
the President and Cashier of the
Bank, and taking such actions re
specting the matters therein as may
to the Stockholders seem best, and
Tor the purpose also Of transacting
any and all other business that NAV
properly come before such annual
meeting.
You are urged to be present in
person or by proxy.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.,
President.
THoS. NJ. CRUMP,
Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31

The child was quickly wrapped in a
blanket and calls sent in for the
ambulance and the fire department.
II took but a few minutes TO ex-
tinguish the fire in the room with
chemicals, but when the ambulance
arrived, in charge OF DR.. Harshbar-
ger, the child had breathed her last.
Practically all the SKIN had been
burned from her body.
DR.. Harshbarger said last night
that even had he reached the house
some time before there would have
been no chance Co save her life. Her
parents arrived soon after the Gre
was put out. Damage to the prop
.erty was small.-Times-Di Dispatch
Dec. %.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. V. a. Carter. Of Longdale,
Va, called on US.
Mrs. 4. B. Franklin, of Coving-
ton, Va, called on US.
Resolved, That my Real Estate
business for the New Year shall be
placed in the hands OF b. A. Cephas,
Richmond's Real Estate Agent.
Miss Elizabeth B. Dixon, OF
Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va,
spent the holidays here. She re-
turned Wednesday.
Mr.. Robert Scott, OF Roslyn.
Washington, brother of the late Cap
tain Benz. Scott. is spending the win
ter here.
Right Rev. c. r. Uncles, OF Bal
timore, Nd, was in the city and
called on us.
Mr.. l.. l.. Davis, Principal Bowl
ing Green Industrial Academy, of
Bowling Green, Va, was in the city
this week.
Mr.. Asa c. Sims, OF Hampton In
stitute, Hampton, Va. and Mr.. J.
Worthington Payne. of Washington.
ID. c., We're visitors in the city this
week.
Mr.. f. G.. Pack. OF Hinton, w.
Va, in company with his son-in-law.
Mr.. Herbert G. Mundin, called on
us. Mr. Pack expressed himself az
being well pleased with the progress
OF the colored people in this city.
Miss Florence L. Black left Sat
/ urday, December 2fth. for New
York 20 visit relations and friends
for two weeks. We wish her
| pleasant trip and safe return.
Mr. and Mrs. james Price wish
60 announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Catherine s. Price, TO ID.
J. Johnston, Jan. 1911, at Spring
| field Baptist Church at O'CLOCK,
| Rev. y. V. Davis Officiating.
Mr.. James T.. Bowman. a prosper
GUS butcher OF Providence Forge,
Va, who resides in chase city. Va.
will leave on the 26th OF December
on ten-days' trip 10 spend his vaca-
uon in New York and other North
| ern cities with friends and relatives.
Undertaken VIM. Jones, of the
same county, viii leave on the Same
date in company with Mr. Bowman.
| IUndertaker Jones will be the guest
OF his brother. Junius Jones, in
Corona, i. l., who holes q nigh DO
sition in the New York Postonice
The Planet congratulates them
upon their trip.
Rev. o. Paul Thompson. the pop
ular young preacher. pastor OF tho
ICedar-Street Baptist Church. Rich
mond, Va, has been engaged TO
lconduct the special meetings at the
Bethany Baptist Church. Newark
y. j., OF which the great Rev. DR.
X ID. Wynn is pastor He left for
the North Friday, Dec. 80. on the
lZ:Ol train. Rev. Thomson has
just recovered from q severe attack
or the grippe and neuralgia. Dur.
ing his illness, lasting more than
week, his people stood Loyalty BY
him. Fhey were profuse in their
expressions of sympathy and their
many tokens Of their love and an
probation during the Christmas
ume made glad the hearts OF the
pastor and family. lie wishes all
his friends a hearty and prosperous
New Year, and asks for their pray-
ers for his success ia his Iabors OF
love.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
The East Indian Hair Pomade Co.
243 Morris Avenue,

-ANA - avenue
Elizabeth, n. ].
The wonderful East Indian Hair
Treatment lis the one TO use for
Strengthening the hair growing and
beautifying II. Have pretty. long
and straight hair and stop It from
being kinky. splitting and falling out
We can give it TO you. We can
do anything for the hair you want
done; we are hair specialists with
over Is years experience. We have
customers everywhere. We are hon
est with you. II we fail we will
refund your money. Drop a postal
before buying for testimonials. We
VIII be glad TO refer you to our list
OF customers. Price by mail rs.
Last three months. But you will
not regret il. Agent paid salary.
Wanted everywhere.
THE EAST INDIAN HAIR
POMADE co.
27S Morris Ave.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
IN NIENIORIAAI.
Mr.. Temple Allison Miles.

Mr.. Temple Allison Miles. son OF
John A. and Mary B. Miles. OF Rich
mond, Va, died at his home. II6
west Leigh Street. Sunday morning.
Dec. II, 1910. In early life he ae-
knowledged his love for the Saviour
and united with the Ebenezer Ban
tist Church, OF which he was a reg.
ular attendant, serving the Sunday.
School for many years as teacher
and superintendent. He led a beau
tifuL consistent Christian life. char.
acterized by his unselish love for
all. For, in truth, he lived for 9th
ers and not himself.
He was a graduate OF the Rich
mond Normal School. and also the
Richmond Institute, and for many
years taught in the public schools.
he was appointed to a position
in the United States mail service
which he filled with credit for 21
years
He leaves wife and seven minor
children, and one devoted sister.
Mrs. w. L. Smith, or Chula. who.
with a large number OF relatives ana
friends, mourn their loss.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
For Sale.

One Of the most desirable houses
ON Fifth Street, containing six
rooms and bath. This property will
appeal 10 any one looking for a
real nice home, and can be bought
on very reasonable terms.
Apply TO
b. A. CEPHAS, Agent,
602 North Second Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
Shepherds of Bethlehem March
Steadily TO the Front.
The New Organization Meets With
Popular Favor Everywhere.

There is a time for everything un-
der the sun. This is true Of The
Shepherds and Daughters OF Beth
lchem. The organization came into
existence at the right time, If we
must Judge from results. New
Folds" are being organized every
where in the State. The influence of
the Order has reached the Eastern
Shore. 200 miles from Richmond.
Last week a large Fold" was
organized at Wattsville. in Accomac
county, Virginia. Prof. r. r. Yancy.
the popular secretary, has organized
Fold" in Middle Virginia, and
two more are in process Of forma-
tion right In this city. The charts
for subordinate Folds" have been
printed by the Planet Press. and
they have been pronounced by every
body who has seen them to be the
most beautiful charts in this state.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
Returns Thanks.

I sincerely thank the Pythians.
other organizations and many friends
for their sympathy and kindness
during my brothers illness.
His loving sister,
Martha Turner Smith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
For Rent.

Two new stores on Graham Street
just around the corner from Broad
Street. Will be held only few days
for coiored tenants.
Apply to
b. A. CEPHAS, Agent,
602 North Second Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 20, 1910.
This Is TO certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia, Knights of Pv-
thias, N. A., S. A., E. A A and
a, '$I0O.OO) one hundred and fifty
doilars In payment of the death
ciaim or Brother John L. Stanton.
VINO was member OF Valley Lodge.
No. 79, OF Richmond, Va.
Signed
SARAH SIMS,
Beneficiary.
j. G. Smith,
Robert Gray.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
TWOYEAR-OLD GIRL
BURNED TO DEATH

Left in the house. 617 n. Third
street, with several small children
to take care of her, Rachel Miller.
TWO years of age. was burned 10
death yesterday evening about $50
O'Clock. and died almost Immediate
ly The children gave the alarm at
once, but when neighbors rushed in
there was little that could be done.
Both the city ambulance and the
fire department were called. The
child was dead when DR.. Harsnbar-
ger arrived, and there was practical
ly nothing for the fire department to
do. For time two policemen had
TO be detailed to keep back the
crowd that rushed in after IL was
known that the child had been
burned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31

and with it rest from our weeks
labOrs. We met Rev. Joseph L. Nc
Coy, pastor of the Second Baptist
Church. and took breakfast with
him at Dawson's Cafe. He was for
merly pastor at Augusta, Ca, but is
doing a great work here in Los
Angeles. We visited his church. He
has only been here two years, and
yet has reduced the debt of the
church from $4.1OO 20 S1.7OO, and
has doubled the membership of the
church He took charge of a split
church. and during his stay here has
harmonized the discordant elements
TO such an extent as to be on friend
ly terms with the Other church
which members drew out from the
mother church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
CCOntlnued From Last week.)

Continued From Last Week.
There is no event of the Amerl-
can Bankers Association more i'm
pressive than that OF the change
OF officers. The constitution pro
vides that the President can hold
Office but one term AS for the Sec
rotary. he can hold oE forever. IL
he can get enough votes 20 elect
him, and the Association is very
slow 60 make changes in this OF
Zee. When a man secures the po-
sitiou he as rOasou.atiy sure of scrv,
ing ten years. IL was on this Fri
day afternoon that the committee
appeared before the Association 10
present 20 Mr.. Lewis T.. Pierson. the
retiring President. costly gift OF
sterling silverware In the shape Of
q silver scrvine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
HAPPY NEW YEAR
TO ALL.

dashed itself against the colored
people everywhere on the outside of
this financial Gibraltar, but which
seemed harmless to us on the inside
Of this wonderful organization Of
the white mans creation?
THE NEXT PLACE OF MEETING.
No one could read our thoughts.
thank God, for we had for years
learned to conceal our thoughts and
to leave the impression upon every
body that we had been used 60 this
kind of treatment all of our lives.
The end came The adjournment
was announced. the place of next
meeting was left TO the Executive
Council. with San Antonio. Texas,
and Richmond. Va. being the lead
ing competitors for the honor. The
TeXaus did not spare time or money
I'm the effort TO land the honor.
Their badges We're everywhere I'm
evidence. and the enthusiasts even
went SO far as to give one of these
90 the zone colored representative
from Virginia. But how could we
wear it? Our home city was in the
running, ana after a few hours of
rest we removed it from the lapel
of our coat and put II safely away
as a souvenir
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
PLAYED WITH FIRE.

The little girl was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. /. Miller, and the
family was moving. While the mo-
ther and father were experimenting
the removal of their household goods
she was left in the room with sew
eral small children until the wagon
returned to get the rest OF the
goods.
While they were gone, according
to the story of the other children,
she began playing with the fire and
her dress caught. They could not
put it out, and before the neighbors
could get in her clothes were In a
light blaze and the room was afire
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
Edmond w. Walker.
Wilson Jones.
Dora Woodbridge.
wIDE-AwAKE OFFICERS.

The secret of the organization's
success in the outset is that the
officers are wide-awake and know
the value OF advertising. They have
been the most persistent advertisers
since their Incorporation TO be
found anywhere. The name of the
organization is something to CON
Jure the public with.
THE GRAND OFFICERS
President-J. Thomas Iewin.
Esq, Richmond Va.
Nice-President-Junius +. Archer
Chula, Va.
Grand secretary-B. +. Yancey,
Esmont, Va.
Grand Treasurer-Barbara Jen-
kins, Richmond, Va.
Grand Deputy Mary J. jenkins
Scottsville. Va.
Grand Recording Secretary-W
II. James. Jr. Richmond, Va.
Grand Regalia Maker-Clara A
Holmes, Richmond. Va.
MEMBERS OF BOARD WITH THE
OFFICERS.
+. T. jenkins, Richmond. Va.
Ora b. Stokes. Richmond. Va.
Lucy J. Morgan. EnonsviIe, Va.
c. a. Web6er, Shepherds, Va.
Nelson J. f. Moore, Taro. Va.
Lewis Howard. Charlottesville.
Va.
Andrew Holmes. Richmond, Va.
julius White, Albermarle County.
Va.
A. w. Cawthorne. Appomattox.
Va
The organization wants subordi-
nate Folds" in every city, town and
county in this State.
For full particulars. address B. F.
Yancey, Grand Secretary. No. 6O9
North Second Street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
WILL THE TRANSITION EVER
END?

All of these thoughts coursed
through our mind, and then we
were led TO ask ourselves, how long
would this last? Could we continue
our membership IN this great fnan-
cial institution in the face of this
ever-increasing race prejudice. which
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL.

When we entered the door. greet
ed by himself and later by his ac-
cOmplished -Ladame. we found that
the walls were decorated with souv-
euirs from the West and the Phil
ipp!nes. To the left in a frame
were these words.
The House Beautiful.
Where there is Faith
Tho-e is Love.
Where there lis Love
There is Peace.
Where there is Peace
There is God.
Where there is God
There is no need"
For quite a while we found our
selves repeating this beautiful and
impressive selection. IL was not
long before breakfast was ready,
and we sat down TO a most enjoy
able repast. The Colonel announced
90 our surprise that it was custo-
mary for each person at the table
TO recite a verse of the Scripture
from memory and he had the ban
ker from Virginia" seriously han
dicapped for the time beirg. We
had gone through all of the sessions.
but This declaration came like a
bombshell, and only our attendance
at the Sunday-School in early life
saved us from a collapse; but We
gave one selection, and could have
given many more.
EXPERIENCES OF AN OFFICER.
This is what we got by associat-
ing and affiliating with ministers of
the gospel, men trained in the re-
ligious ways of life; but VIE felt bet
ter for the experience. After break
fast we examined the souvenirs of
this truly remarkable officer. In
a brief manner he told us of his
past experiences. Before he was
chaplain in the United States Army
he served in the navy during the
Civil War around Vicksburg, Miss.
He had commissions signed by Gro
yer Cleveland. and his promotion
came during his term of Office. His
Madame listened with intense inter
est, too. Then Rev. DR.. Hill sang
as the Madame played, Colonel Al
lensworth's daughters being away
from home. The piano was OF the
finest make and was intended for the
use OF his daughter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
A PASTORS PROGRESS.

We had overstayed our time, and
we left this tasty dwelling with
pleasant recollections OF our host
and hostess. Friday night came,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
THE OTHER FAILURE.

The Nickel Savings Bank Of
Church Hill has not been heard from
and the receiver has not announced
ms readiness 20 report. If the paper
held by the institution could be
converted into money, the depositors
would receive a large proportion of
their savings, but there is the rub.
This institution had only twenty
seven thousand dollars on deposit. Ii
is short between eight and ten thou
sand dollars, due TO carelessness or
deialcation or worse II this
amount can be guaranteed from any
source the outlook will be brighter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
Editor
MifcheW'S
Long
Journey.
CLOSING SCENES, AT THE BANK
ERS' MEETING.

Trip TO Long observation-disclosures Col
oncl Allensworth and His Madame
MIR. and Mrs Robert &. Owens
Palatial Residepre-A Wealthy
California-On 60 san Francisco.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL's RESI-
DENCE.

We failed TO state that We took
breakfast Friday morning WSth Lieu
tenant-Colonel Allen Allensworth at
his attractive residence i'm the
heart of the white district. $40 w.
Thirtieth Street. We had been in
vited there before. bot had 20 can
Gel the engagement on this bright
FRIDAY morning, in company with
Rev. j. T. Hill we entered this
dwelling The well-kept lawn. Span
ish palms, scrupulous cleanliness OBJ
servable everywhere led us for the
monIent 90 believe that we Ayere en-
tcrirg the palatial mansion of some
OF the local white citizens OF that
neIghborhood. Colonel Allensworth
mas the unique distinction of hold.
ing the highest rank of any colored
umn in the United States Army.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31

WlANTED-A nurse at 201 Allen
Avenue. Apply with reference.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31

While the organization is meet.
ing with great success. so far as
the members are joining. tne officers
are on the alert TO keep their prom
ises with the people. This receipt
viii speak for itself:
Richmond, Va, Dec. Il, 1910.
$4,000.
Received OF The Improved Order
shepherds and Daughters OF Beth.
lehem, the sum OF One Hundred
Dollars. ia fun of all demands for
the death claim of Charity Jones.
who was a member of bethlehem
Fold, No. Go. Prospect, Va.
LETITIA JONES
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
WILL MAKE SACRIFICES.

President Tancil, or rather the
one who was President, offered 10
make any sacrifice in order to pro-
tect the depositors, and his Wife
joined him In the effort. Rev. r..
}: Bass was equally patriotic Time
alone can tell as to the outcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
WEALTH AND ITS BENEFITS.

His wife and her associates.
dressed i'm the height of fashion sat
i'm one Of the boxes as the honors
were bestowed upon her handsome
husband. He gracefully accepted
the tender and later made a speeca
OF acceptance. Words cannot d.-
tingly describe this scene. IL is
almost inconceivable for n poor per-
son, afflicted With years of poverty
TO understand fully the eXtravagance
OF these wealthy people. this smart
set'-beaUriful ladies radiant ina ap-
pearance and eNquisitely magnihcent
In both costume and figure spending
thousands OF dollars as one would
handle pennies and commanding the
attention of the wealthiest gentle
men in this or any other country.
a SOUTHERNER AS PRESIDENT
1t Is in the midst Of such "a
scene as this that Mr.. L. O. Watts.
President OF the First National Bank
OF Nashville, was ushered into the
Presidency Of the American Bank
ers' Association. The recognition
OF Southern man was regarded as
a tribute TO that section. and after
the retiring President had pinned
upon the lapel of his coat the gold
badge of the Office his Tennessee
friends had presented to him a mag
nihcent loving cup of silver. Mr.
Watts was almost overcome with
emotion, and made no concealment
or the fact that this was the hap
piest moment of his life. Brilliant.
happy, with joy unconfned sat his
accomplished Madame. who gloried
IN the success of her husband. and
she and her friends Joined in the
applause which followed. He re
ferred TO her. too. in his remarks.
PEERING INTO THE FUTURE.
1t was in the midst of such scenes
as these that the lone eolored ban
ker from Richmond, Va. sat and
pondered, amazed and gratiied and
wondering If ever in the "whirligig''
OF time he would be able to count
the deposits OF his Institution among
the millions and he would be able
to rare back" and count himself as
being President Of one OF the lead
ing banking institutions of the
country. OFTEN, too, we were led
to wonder If the hand of God was
not In all OF this-if It were not
destiny, that inexplainable some
thing which had brought us up TO
this stage OF financial enlightenment
and enabled us to gaze upon the
hidden mysteries within.
WILL THE TRANSITION EVER
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
WILL REALIZE SOMETHING.

There is presumed to have been
deposits outside OF the Order ag.
gregating over one hundred tbou.
sand dollars, and Ii would seem that
the actual amount TO be received bv
the depositors will be small for this
reason. Stin, they will realize
something. Ii Is now apparent why
loan could not be foated 20 tide
the Bank and the Order over its dif.
hculties and embarrassments- The
mortgages had already been placed
and everything done TO raise money
before the final crash came.
The establishment of the Bureau
or Banking, added TO the embarrass.
ments and forced the reluctant off.
cials TO take TO the woods" so 10
speak. There is no doubt now bur
what everything is being conducted
on the square and that the deposi-
tors can feel sure that their interests
such as they now possess win be
protected. Contrary 20 the genera
belief, the Bureau OF Insurance in
this State is doing all that IT can 20
help the paralyzed organization. II
has its limits, however, and cannot
80 beyond these restrictions set bv
the statutes of Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31
The True RefOrmHrS.
No New Developments.
DEPOSITORS STILL LWAITING-INTERESTS WELL
PROTECTED-THE OUTLOOK UN-
CHANGED.

There have been no new develop
ments in the matter of the SAVINGS
Bank, Grand Fountain, United Order
or True Reformers. No report can
De made In the case until after the
holidays. The receivers having com
pieted their tasks, the only thing
now necessary is TO make a report
10 the Chancery Court. The indica-
tons are that they will simply re-
port the facts and leave the knotty
questions for the court TO decide.
There is no denial Of the fact that
there Is less than one hundred thou
sand dollars in assets and that the
deposits Will foot up 20 over two
hundred thousand dollars.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-31

Right Rev. c. r. Uncles, OF Bal
timOre, Nd. was in the city and
called on us.
The Ocala evening star., 1910-08-30
ADAM UNlQUE IDEA
Return 70 Natare Colony VIII be Lo-
Gated Neaf TanDa

Gated Near Tanpa
T&rpa. Aug. so.-Tampa within the
near SsturO Is to be the scene Of big
return 70 nature. colony at which
people II III health from all sections
Of the c6A,.try may live like Father
Adam. enjOyfnA - open air and SUM-
shine and forgetting a n financial ara
society troubles. OF the 'aus Of ~ St.
Louis man are carried OUT 46G scheme
Is being promoted by Louis Timeus, of
the Missouri city. who recently paid a
visit TO Tampa to look over the ground
and make the necessary preparations
ter carrying out his plans.
For the use OF the proposed colony
three OF four miles Of beach along the
shores Of the Gulf Of Mexico or Tam
p Bay are desired. preferably an is
land ON which there will be little In
tyusion from outside. There 1t is pro-
posed to carry out the system of the
famous Kneipp cure. Of England. OF
which Mr.. Timeus Is graduate. Tn
der this system men and women will
live an the different parts OF the sea
shore separated from each other and
wearing during pleasant weather little
10 any more clothing than worn by
Father Adam In the Garden Of Eden.
The Ocala evening star., 1910-08-30

When the digestion Is All right. the
action Of the bowels regular. there Is
. natural craving and relish for food.
when this u lacking you may know
thst you need . dose OF Chamberlain's 3
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
strsagtAsn the digestive organs. Inn
prove the appetite and regulate the
Dowola. 0olA BY aa dealers.