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Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
Dead, But Not Forgotten.

On March 13, 1915. our well beloved
Scruggs, one Of the charter members
Of Lexington Lodge, No. 104, X. of p.
departed this life. He was a true and
faithful Sir Knight, always ready to
do anything for the good OF the order
that he could.
Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty
God in His All-wise Providence, to
call from labor to reward our much
loved Sir Knight.
Resolved, First, That we bow IL,
humble submission to the will Of Him
that doeth all things right.
Resolved. Second, That we extend
to the family our sympathy and com
mend them to God who is able to save
all that will trust him.
Resolved, Third, That we have lost
a good and true Sir Knight, whose
death we most deeply feel.
Resolved, Fourth, That our chart he
draped in mourning for 80 days.
Resolved, Fifth, That q copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family and
one to The Richmond Planet for pub
lication and one he spread on the
minutes Of our lodge.
Sleep on, dear Sir Knight, sleep and
take your rest; we loved you we'll
but Jesus loved you best.
Done by order OF Lexington Lodge
No. 104, X. Of =.
| Committec--R. Gooch, ]. w. Brooks
| Ernest Lewis.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
REV. DR.. CAL. WINS
CALL. To DUTY
Danville. Va, March 22, 1916.
Dear Brethren of the Virginia Baptist
State COnypnt iDn.---

State Convention:
Just seven weeks will bring to Dan.
vile, Va, perhaps the biggest crowd
OF Baptist leaders and laymen ever
assembled in Il religious state body.
The brethren of many places within
innd without the State are getting in
II hurry.
We want five hundred churches re.
presented in Danville. We regard every
Bapt. Church as a local body IN Christ,
however small 1t may be. And be-
sides all the larger churches present,
we are looking for tho greatest mum.
bcr of small churches that ever met
il this august august body; body. Aii tho tho conven ]
make this Danville meeting q record
, breaker.
! We Gre proud so hear so favorably
from many of our moderators o. asso-
Citations. They tell mo that they are
not going to let the work suffer for
anything that they can do. And we
are waiting for brethren who have not
spoken to speak. Brethren, speak; do
speak: speak now.
, I was in Roanoke the first Sunday
in this month and met our leaders
there. Monday I had special con.
ference with them in their Ministers
meeting and they told me to say that
=! Roanoke and all the Southwest will
be heard from IN Danyille.
! Monday afternoon met Revs. Pat
terson, Spencer, Craig and Terry at
Buchanan and they want everybody to
know that they are at the work. While
; the apostles Of Clifton Forge, Drs.
| White, Stephens and others are lining
! up that part Of the State. They gave
me great meeting on Monday night
j From there I came to Staunton to
preach on Tuesday night for Ebene2er
and Wednesday night for Mt. Zion
and having a case OF Lagrippc / was
! unable to serve either. DR.. White
preached a powerful sermon at lGbe
nezer in my stead Ebenezer pledged
not less than fifty dollars, through her
able pastor. And lions brethren told
me not to fear for they will make
good as usual.
! Being sick also prevented my preach
ing at Amherst G.. II. for Rev. Goode
and his flock. But we are looking for
Amherst to rise and shine this year
for she has excellent men. We want
many Of the Amherst churches repre-
sented in Danvillc.
| We hope to go to Nelson county in
few days and expect that county
will also do her duty. We want every
county that has a convention church
in Virginia to be represented in the
May meeting. Brethren, come to Dan
Vile.
| Next Wednesday the official program
Of the Convention will be made out
and we hope as the brethren are
called on to serve they will answer
the Corresponding Secretary on the
matter as soon as they hear from him
! I am yours for $4,000 in Danvile
A. A. CALVIN, President.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
H0VEY PARK PICK-UPS.

Coach Winston is daily carrying
MS charges through severe grilling
preparatory to the Hampton game
mere on Faster Monday. It Is amaz-
Ing to note the shortness OF time 1t
required to round the men into shape
There are not even any sore arms or
charley horses on docket.
Richmond should be proud of the
fact that they have the distinct hon
or Of possessing the best athletic
park Of any colored school In the
country. There is only one other fen-
cod park, but that one Is not nearly
as even nor as large as Hovey Park.
Manager Buckner has soon fit TO
cancel the trip to Lawrenceville on
March 27. That makes the first game
from home at v. N. I. 7. on AprlI
third.
The same old call OF "Come on,
Jass, Old Boy! Speed 'em Jasper"
IS heard this season--only it's Beech
or instead OF Nash, who's doing the
calling. And Jass ia speeding them
over the same as ever.
Richmond fans will think OF Steve
Griffin. who played second on the
local league team a few years ago.
whom they see Capt. Daniel eating
'em up at that sack.
Nothing Is too hot for the One
Hue to handle at short. IIuc is tran
slated Hncless in English.)
Sam TAYLOR IS still referred to as
the "most stretchedness" player hold
inc the initial sack in any colercG
school.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
Harry Burleigh, the Cele~
brated Baritone to Appear
in Richmond Soon.

In the City Auditorium, Monday,
April 10Th, at $3.50 p. M. the people of
Richmond will be given the rare priv
ilege Of seeing and hearing the great
est Of all Negro singers, Mr.. Harry
H. Burleigh.
This colored artist whose reputation as
a singer and composer Of music covers
all Of America and most Of Europe,
will be presented to the people OF Rich
mond by the Sabbath Glee Club, which
club will assist him on this occasion.
1t was Mr.. Burleigh who rendered
that beautiful solo, Calvary, with so
much effect at the funeral services OF
Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan.
Read what one Of the greatest mu-
sicians OF all times wrote to our artist,
"rhc songs you have composed show
a genuine artistic temperament and
it has given me great pleasure to hear
them rendered by YOURSELF" Pader-
uwSki.
Avail yourself of this unusual op-
portunity and hear Mr.. Burleigh on
April 10th at the City Auditorium.
Tickets will be on sale at r. B.
SIMPSONS Barber Shop. 523 N. Second
Street. Tickets. 25c, 35c. and soc.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
THAT ANTI
SEGREGATION
MEETING
Largely Attended Meeting
at Hippodrome Theatre.
10 FIGHT SEGREGATION

The anti-segregation moe,i,. ,,,,,
''S' sunday Afternoon at the Hipno.
'rome Theatre was a SUCCESS. Tho nt-
'orheys mado eloquent addroseoo
s'".,hE plainly their bases NJ CON
Iehtlon and their homo for ancoo,a
attorney Alfred u. Cohen ia sonInr
Go"nsel in the case and Attornov
~, ~, rollard Is associated with hin,
, me case has been argued In tha
H"preme Court and thew hovo crna,
opes VI successful concluaton M
.he issues raised. The followin,- W
M poae mas been furnished bv frsaas
49, 20. george w. Bragg of tho arm rf
~ hlchmond. Va, March az 1a,rs
Proceeds for Attorneys' rea., Ss Salo
.'|'"s Held In tho Interest OF
o Segregation.
Sunday. March 81, I91b a, +,..
Htppodrome Theatre. &" III,
20 AeioSht 3eiaoSh a8Rataa at tho meot;n.
sc!iDeu fo'f riie 'ulnuuntp ,r,,,,c,,te,.
+. j. Williams. 626 N. 4th St. AZ
frank Monroe, 6 u. Orange ST. a.
j.. II. Carter, 51b st. James 81
$500. A'' '''''
II. G. Thompson, t029 st. John
St., $1.00.
II. J. Faulk, s07 East Leigh ST.,
$500.
W. H. Jackson, sos North 5th
st., $1,000.
.. r. Dawson, 206 e. Clay st. 81.
NJ. q. Callahan. 730 North 9Th st.
$500.
s. Johnson. 2O2 w. Federal st.
$500.
J. W. nutlodgo, b2s N. Second
St.,
James Cox, s14 Louisiana St..
Fulton, $500.
J. O. Lewis, I'LL M. 9Th ST. 81.
Wise Ellis, 75c
Anna r. Cooper, M. D., 811 State
St., Fulton, $500.
P. j. Henry. 11o6 w. Leigh St,
75c, paid.
Persons who desire to contribute
can send the money to George W.
Bragg, Treasurer, sos N. Second st.
Richmond, Va. They can call him uD
| and he will wait on thom. Every one
would do we'll to aid this worthy
| cause.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
AT FIFTH STRIGIGT.

There was a large crowd last
Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. w.
II. Skipwith, the great evangelist
The Fifth st. Baptist church was
filled and the exercises were nspir-
ing. He spoke Oh "The Mothers and
Fathers Of Yesterday and Today"
and took as his theme "The Home"
His text was from Gen. 1919. The
collection lifted was for the benefit
OF the Carpet Club OF which Mrs.
Redd is chairman. Rev. J. J. Nicker-
son preached IN the morning and at
night to appreciative audiences. Flo
returned to Williamsburg Monday
morning.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
Evangelist Skipwith Now
On the South side
First BaDtiSt Church co,+,,

t1rst Baptist Church, South Rich
momd' DR.. y. Binga, pastor.
mo international preacher and
singer is now with us, and expects
10 remain until April 7th, during
which time we expect to give tho
dcVll good licking. Some forty
souls have already rrofessed faith In
God ana ere these meetings close
we nope to havo five times as many
more. You are cordially invited TO
como and bring another. Our broth
or 1s preaching and singing to n large
and appreciative audience every
night. -..
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
JUDGE TERRELL HERE
TOMORROW
10 Speak under Auspices of
Pythians and Courts.

Judge Robert IL. Terrell, Of the
Muhlclpal Court OF the District oc
Columbia, who was reappointed to
mat position by President Woodrow
wilson and who has the unique dis
JUNCTION OF having been unanimously
endorsed for the position by the bar
OF the District OF Columbia, although
ne Is a colorcd jurist will speak at
the City Auditorium tomorrow (Sun-
daF) at $3.50 =. NJ. under the aug
pices OF the Order OF knights Of
Pythias OF this city. A fine program
mas peen arranged and the public Is
invited to be present Admission
free.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
UNIVERSITY SUMMER
Normal and Ministers Institute

The Summer Normal at Virginia
Union University will be held from
June 21st to July 31st. giving a
six weeks session, like the best
white summer normals. All subjects
needed for the summer school pro-
fessiona1 certificates, and all subjects
required for the State examinations
Will be given. Extra classes In any
regular college or high school sub"
jcrt will be given on application Of
five students desiring.
A Minister'S Institute will be held
for two weeks, June 21st to July I'd
Five courses of lectures on vital sub
jects will be given by professors and
leading pastors. A certificate will be
given to those who attend all the
lectures and do faithful work.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
MANY DEI.EG .tTiONS.

When ! reached the Thorogood res
idence, another delegation was waiting
to consult me on affairs pertaining tc
the Order OF 1,1ights Of Pythias. When
I was we'll under way there, a tap on
the door and a messenger sent word
that another delegation was down
stairs to see me pertaining to affairs
Of the knights Of Pythias. Finally,
l saw all Of them and with promises
and rulings, / finally succeeded in
getting into that Thorogood ped, where
. left my troubles, trials and tribula-
tions in my shoes and took with mo
my hopes of happiness for the future.
I slept the "sleep Of the just
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
NINE. SI,ADE AT 5TH ST

Madame Anna Lee Slade, the Ora.
matte Reader and Playwright Of
Washington, ID. G. will appear at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church, Monday,
March Goth, 1915, at $50 p. NJ. under
the auspices Of the Pew Club Of said
Church. Madame Slade comes highly
recommended by some OF the best
critics OF the country. Admission. ten
cents. Como out and hear her.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
Dedicatory Services at
Leigh St, Memorial

Sunday, March rs, 1915~Special
Sermon by tho Pastor, subject, Saint
hood" Eph. al and 6:3.
2:30 p. M.-Grand Rally by the
Junior Epworth League, Mrs. E. G.
Eldridge, Supt.
TOO p. M.---Services Of the Senior
Epworth League. Special programme
will be rendered. Mrs. M. NJ. Bum,
President.
500 p. M.-The rendition of the
Beautiful City, under the direction OF
Nine. Helen a. Cooper, Of Baltimore
Md. so voices in the cast. Silver
Offering.
All are welcome.
The Rev. T.. NJ. Mitchell, Pastor ;
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bum, Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
IN THE MORNING. TOO.

| awoko early, but / did not got up
until 1880. Mr.. Thorogood came into
the room and later Major William II.
Tyler. They wanted me to wait for
breakfast, but decided to take walk
and later all Of us reached q restau-
rant, where oysters and tea we're
served to brighten us up When / fl
nally left my friends at the G. and 0.
wharf ! waved to them an aIieu. 7
CONTINUED ON 9TH PAGE)
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
JONES-WILEIAN1S

Mrs. Mary l.. Williams announces
tho marriage of her daughter. ILL
lian Edith. to Mr.. William Henry
Jones. The ceremony will be per-
formed on Tuesday evening. March
30th. 1915, at O'Clock, at sos w.
Baker Street. Friends are invited.
no cards. 2t
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
INTERESTING INFORMATION.

The colored people Of Portsmout
paW taxes on property valued Ut
$714,280 and those Of Norfolk to the
value Of $1,079,03O. These people
were penniless at the close Of the
Civil War and they have not been
weighed in the balances and found
wanting. Mr.. Mitchell spoke about
forty minutes and closed his remarks
with humorous recital. The audi
ence were enthusiastic over the adj
dress. The collection mad been lifted
prior to the address Of Mr.. Mitchell
and there was generous response
Benediction was announced ana
about 10 o'clock the last word was
said.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27

DR.. ". F. GRAHAN
STILL ON FIRING LIVE
Philadelphia, March % I91:

fhfhNClVIIR, WUTCU 90, 1913.
Editor of The Richmond plenet:
Let me speak q word for our Nav
convention. My dear brethren, the
Virginia Baptist State Convention this
year is forty-eight years old. l have
been with you thirty-two years. so
that the history OF our Convention ia
n part OF my life,--indeed, / regard
1t as one Of the most valuable parts
"i my life As look back sometimes
as | often do, l find throbbing, exult-
ing, not to say ocStatic, emotional
Feelings in recalling the various ses
sions OF the Convention during all
these years. The spirit o. that great
body comes before me. Thirty-two
years ago! | met the nrst session IN
the old First Baptist Church, of Rich
mond, Va
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27

Mrs. Louela Hopkins and son,
Willie are spending week with Mr..
Sim Yurley, 3906 Lester st. Mrs
Hopkins brother, and will stop over
in Rocky Mount, N. c., with her
brother Willie for a short stay. VIII
return home Wednesday next
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
MINISTERIAL LEADERS.

There comes before me now. men
like James II. Holmes, Richard Wells,
William Troy, Fields Cook, S. w. Mad
den. Father King OF Norfolk, Richard
Spillcr P Il. Morris. Father Unison
OF Buchanon, J. NJ. Armistead, J. E.
Jones. oh! and Il hundred, more who
were vieing with one another in efforts
to advance the cause OF the Master,
and to make way for a race who had
SO recently come out Of slavery.
Those men said and did some great
things in those days; onei0f the grand.
est ever set%atloat by them was the
bringing into existence oi>Virginia
Theological Seminary and \ College,
which Is now the pride or the Negro
Baptists OF the country.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
w WlLL SfhAK LIN
PITTSBURGH

Editor John Mitchell, Jr.. has ac-
cepted an invitation to speak In
Pittsburgh, Pa. Tuesday night, April
30th, 1915 at the Ebenezer Baptist
Church. His subject will be "Those
Five Talents -
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
DR.. BROOKS TO PREACH.

Rev. Walter IT, Brooks. d. D.. will
preach at the Fifth St. Baptist
Church, Sunday March 2S, 1916 at
P. M. The public is invited to hear
him.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27

WA NTED--High School, Music, Do
mnstic Art and Domestic Science
Instructors. r. p. G., Box 275.
Ocala, Fla.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
PRODICAL APPLICATION.

Mr.. Mitchell made humorous re-
raarks at the outset and then pro-
ceeded to speak on "The Hand-Writ-
ing on the Wall or Improper Con-
DUCT and It's Punishment" He por-
trayed in vivid language the scene at
the great feast Of Belshazzar, using
his handkerchief to hide a part OF
his hand In describing the scene OF
the fingers Of mans hand writing
on the wall. The audien listened
with rapt attention as he brought
hcme the application and showed
how each member would be weighed
i'll tho balances to see If they We're
found wanting. He told OF the
achievements Of the colored people,
showing that those IN the State Of
Virginia paid taxes on property, real
and personal, to the amount Of SAL
743,65G. The colored people Of
Richmond pay taxes on property val
ued at $3,180,662.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
FOR SALE!

House and barn md 25 acres. 12
miles west Of Richmond. $685.. 90.
Address, PLANET,
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
THE DEAD REJOICE.

am sure b. f. Fox made Hayes
heart shout for joy. and 40 doubt r.
II. Bowling, with all of his eloquence
and beautiful power of expression, met
Hayes and Fox and they three re-
joiced in Heaven over the reports from
the world below. G.. II. Phillips and
w. l.. Taylor carried other reports OF
great victory. Soon some Of the rest
Of us will be going that way. Shall
we carry good news?
The way to answer the question is
to meet in Danville. Va. May the 18th
every one of us with splendid financial
reports Of our work. The brethren in
Pennsylvania are bestirring them
selves
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27

Her sons and daughters are now
scattered throughout the 'sioud lanti.
preaching, teaching. practicing medi-
cine and law, merchandising, farming
and making themselves fclt in most
all worthy avenues of civilized life
We are not ashamed OF the grand re-
suits following tho labors of the faith
ers. Many OF the best ones now sleep
i'll their graves, but Il few Of the old
guards. reinforced by the mighty
giants and heroines who have grad.
uated from our great institute OF
learning, are left to perpetuatc the
work AS each one passes away, we
carry good news to Heaven to those
gone before. l am sure Gregory w.
Hayes made splendid report.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27

Miss Maria Howard left for her
home in Fredericksburg, Va. this week
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
a "L.AY" SERMON.

But Rev. DR.. Hunter informed the
congregation that l was to deliver q
"lay sermon" that he had just had
me in a conservation meeting and that
! could proceed. His commendation
and laudation OF me afforded some
embarrassment, but I proceeded to
take about forty-tlve minutes OF those
colored folks time. l spoke to their
infinite satisfaction and my own.
When I concluded and the last word
had been said, many friends crowded
around me. When / reached the door
Il delegation OF Pythians were out
there to consult me on matters per-
tanning to the Order Of knights OF
PythiaS.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
WILL HEAR FROM THEM.

You will hear from them. Moore.
Robinson, Parks, Moses, Hall, S. J..
Jones, W. T.. Jones, G. G. Scott, N. Fl.
Hester, r. w. Golf, w. A., Credit, j.
c. Brown, J. r. Bennett, Fl. w. John
son, our noble president, Norton Win
ston, II. II. Mitchell, MacRt tAllen,-al
of these Philadelphia bretihen declare
that Virginia Seminary must live.
New York will be there. Pittsburgh
will be there. New Jersey will be
there. Brethren, awake and stir your
selves for the mighty Convention.
Holy Trinity Baptist Church will be on
hand with 5000. S. ]. Jones, Modera-
tor OF the Eastern Baptist Association
is calling for formal and official recog-
milton OF our work this year. Breth.
rem, we are coming.
WANT TO HARNESS HIM AGAIN.
I motion that The Richmond Planet
will be endorsed as oar secular organ,
and that the Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.
will be requested to take his rightful
position again on the Board of Trus-
tees. l am sure this motion will be
seconded by Rev. w. w Brown, of
New York Once more, brethren, we
are coming.
Yours for the cause,
w. Il. GRAHAM.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
FLOYD ROSS
HE DID NOT APPEAR
G. Worthy Master Floyd
Ross Bond Forfeited.
TO BE CALLED AGAIN,

The case OF Grand Worthy Mas
ter Floyd Ross was called In the
Husungs Court last Tuesday. He was
charged with the embezzlement OF
the funds OF the Grand Fountain,
United Order Of True Reformers. The
prosecution WAS ready to 80 into the
trial nnd MI of the True leoformcr
omcinl" wSro prou@nt. WHOM tho
Of the case was made, there was no
answer to the call for the defend
ant. His counsel, Hon. II. NJ. Smith,
Jr., was present and Informed the
Court that hills client had intended
to be present, but had been detained
for some cause. He asked that the
case be postponed.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
DIR. HUNTERS PULPIT.

Rev. Dr.. e. II. Hunter, the able and
energetic pastor, on whose invitation,
l had come, advanced to meet me. 1t
is needless here for me to further de-
scribe the scene. The main 2uditor'
ium and galleries had standing room
at premium and when | spoke, the
Chautauqua salute given made a deep
impression upon me. ! was in the
midst Of my friends. When the time
came for me to speak, it was 9:15 and
from information previously given, |
was under the impression that it was
time for me to announce the benedic-
tion.
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
WANT TO HARNESS HIM AGAIN.
STATEMENT

OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGE
MENT, CIRCULATION, ETC, RE-
QUIRED BY THE ACT OF
AUGUST "a, 1912,
OF PLANET, published weekly, at
Richmond, Virginia, for April. /, 1915.
Editor, John Mitchell, Jr.
Managing Editor, John Mitchell, Jr.
Business Manager. John Mitchell, Jr.
Publisher John Mitchell, Jr.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this Goth day Of March, 1916.
J. THOMAS HEWIN, Notary Public.
(My commission expires April s, 1879
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
JUDGE RICHARDSON'S RULING

Attorney l.. Q. Wendenburg was
present to assist Commonwealth At
torney Minetree Folkes., 1t is need
less to say that there was something
OF a sensation. Judge ID. c. Rich
ardson was apparently displeased
and he decided to declare the bond
OF Floyd Ross forfeited and directed
that process be issued for his ap-
prehension. Attorney Smith sue
ceeded In having the matter go over
until April 10th, 1915. at which time
Floyd Ross bondsmen promise to
produce him. Mr.. William Miller.
proprietor Of MilIer's Hotel, -
Richmond planet., 1915-03-27
REV. DIR. HUNTERS L%TRODUC.
TORY REMARKS.

The hymn, Coward Christian
Soldiers" was sung by the congrega.
ton. Prayer was Off ered' by Rev. DR..
Llon. Prayer was or ared. by Itov. or.
su%s ~5y Sn1 SiS;1' c,m"r." M, S.'~
scripture Lesson was read. al Have
Set Watchmen Upon Thy Walls"
was sung by the Male Choir. The
Sunday school orchestra rendered
'fThe Guardian Angel" Then came
the announcements. rise, Imperial
Salon" was sung by the Male choir.
Rev. e. f. Hunter then announced
that to him had beon assigned the
task OF Introducing Hon. John Nit
chell, Jr. He told Of his acquaintance
ship with him and spoke or his great
service for the race. He paid to him
n glowing tribute and announced
that he would preach "lay" ser
mon.