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withdrew from the boys defense leav
Ing him without counsel.

withdrew from the boys defense leav
Ing him without counsel.
Helpless and alone, Judge Hundley
over his own signature admits that
he tried this boy, who was without
counsel and that he sentenced him to
be eleotrocuted. Attorney Lancaster
gave as his reason for not represent
ing the boy, that he felt that he could
not secure for him that justice to
which he was entitled. 1t has been
shown despite His Honor, Judge
Hundley's statement to the contrary
that he was without any discretion
in the matter, that he could have sent
this boy to a reformatory he being
under tho age limit, eighteen years
being the number Of years specified
in the Virginia statute. ..
The only redeeming feature about
tho whole matter is the fact that Yir
ginians came to the rescue OF this
helpless, sobbing, frightened black ur
chin, who had in a time Of dire dis
tress rallied to the aid of his father.
You may say what you will, but to our
mind, no needs no reformation. Let
us suppose that tho color Of the par
ties in this controversy could be re
versed. What If Roach had been a
cslored man and Barrett white one?
Would not Aubrey Barrett have been
hailed as hero, instead Of now be-
Ing within the shadow Of the electric
chain, where his unfortunate father
has already paid the penalty for his
hasty action?
1t Is n sad story. 1t has aroused
the latent feeling of sympathy In tho
white men Of this commonwealth.
Numbers Of white citizens have
signed petition to the Governor for
the communication Of the sentence Of
death. We would to God that they had
gone step further and released from
confinement one Of the most remark
able children of paternal fcalty ever
in the history Of any commonwealth.
1t may be that his Excellency, II. c.
Stuart. Governor Of Virginia may
see it IN this light. Certain 1t Is that
he has been deeply moved by this trag
ic happening and In the turmoil Of
passing events may exercise his pow
ers to the end that life Imprisonment
shall not be the portion Of q devoted
son. who went just little too far in
executing the command Of loving
father.-The Richmond Planet, Sept.
s, 1917,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

Washington, D. c., Sept. IS, 1917.
Mr.. Editor.-I am hunting my peo-
ple. My name ia Osborne f. Dennis,
I am fifty eight years old, was born
in Henrico Co., Virginia, ran off from
my mother when quite a child, have
never seen nor heard from her since.
A childish recollection Of my home
place was in Henrico Co., Virginia,
thirteen miles from Richmond on tho
pike road and four miles from deep
bottom. my father dieo when was
quite young. My mother whose name
was Silvia Dennis marE.ed again. There
were three children of the first marri
age, two girls and a boy; Manerva
and Josephine Dennis; The youngest
boy was myself, Osborne T.. Dennis.
My fathers name was Fred Dennis.
My mothers owner was John Gofright
Please see II you can trace tho where
abouts of my sisters or relatives.
Yours truly, &c.
0 Il. DENNIS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
URBANNA NOTES.

Urbanna Sept. 24,-Rev. e. c.
Johnson preached stirring sermon
at the Lebanon Baptist Church on
last Sunday, Text: l Cor. 10-4, Subj.
Christ the Book Of Our Salvation"
Rev. e. G. Johnson has accepted q
call from the Lebanon Baptist Church.
News reached here that the homes
OF Mr.. w. p. Tabb of Churchview and
Mr.. Stranner Lewis Of Samos, were
destroyed by fire last week.
Mr.. Joseph Ta:iaferro Of Philadel.
phia, Pa, is visiting his parents Mr..
and Mrs. A. Taliaferro, ST., .
ssVSfs~s>1tA > S;."e---~~-'V''-,
Misses Elizabeth Roane and Ella
Carter who have been visiting their
parents near Streets left last Friday
for Baltimore, Md,
Miss Margrett Ward who has been
spending her vacation with her broth
err Mr.. Clarence Ward OF Baltimore,
Nd, Is visiting parents Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Ward.
We are very glad to report Rev. G,
d. Jones is rapidly conyalescing.
Miss Sarah c.. Campbell, was In
town for a few days last week on bust
ness.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wood visited
the latter's parents near Montague,
last Sunday.
On to Mt. Zion Baptist Church on
the Second Sunday in October, a grand
rally and the installation of tho pas
tor, Rev. J. w. Tynes, B. D.
BATCHEbOR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Florence, S. c., Sept. 25.-Miss
Louisa Lindsay, Of Baltimore, Md.
passed through here enroute to Oar
lington, S. G. to spend two weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. Mary e.
Harlee, the widow. She and her
grandchildren, Mrs. Hattie Cannon,
Miss Mamie Harlee are among the
leading people Of Darlington, S. G..
Mrs. Lindsay is we'll pleased with
her new home, Baltimore, and calls
1t, Gods country. She said she
travelled all right until she reached
Washington, d. c., where she was
Jim Crowed. She will return in
about two weeks. All the children
had been rem rendered before she left
Baltimore.
Mr.. James Brockington, Grand
Chief Of the Society of Love and
Truth was in the city recently on
official business connected with his
office. This is one of the youngest
orders In this part of the State but
quite progressive. The Grand Chief
Mr.. Brockington is to organize lodges
at Mullins, S. c., Mt. Pisgah Baptist
Church and other points. Death
claims and all other business of the
Order are promptly attended to.
REV. J. c.. Moye was called to Hell
lenwood, Tenn. on account of the
illness Of his youngest daughter,
Mrs. Mary Ann Wiley.
Dr.. S. IS. Brewington, Of George
town, S. G. has gone to Des Moines,
Ia. to enter the army service Of the
United States.
E. B. WEBSTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
THAT SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Roy

They electrocuted Albert Barrett at
the Virginia Penitentiary, Friday morn
ing, August 81, 1917 and thus rang
down the curtain on one Of the in.
d1Viduals implicated in the killing of
w. T. Roach, the white farmer. This
was done as much to appease public
sentiment in the county from which
he hailed as anything else. Barrett
was an Industrious citizen. He had
purchased farm, mules, and he had
a devoted wife and a sixteen year old
boy, who Is now behind the bars in
the same institution. Barrett had a
good reputation and If he had ever be
fore taken his neighbours goods, the
courthouse records do not show it.
Roach charged him with taking O.
load Of his wheat from his farm and
he alleged that he tracked the wagon
wheels to Barrett's premises. Barrett
returned to Roach the quantity Of
wheat alleged to- have been taken and
II Is IN the testimony that he offered
to pay him. Roach insisted upon turn
ing him over to the county authori
ties and proceeded to arrest Barrett
upon his own premises without tho
authority Of law. He sent a Mr.. Col
Inns to secure a warrant for Barrett
and In the meantime stood guard over
this colored man on the colored mans
own premises
Barrett ran away from Roach and
Roach pursued him, Barrett stumb
ling over pile of brush fell and
Roach got on him and was choking
him, when Barrett called on his six
teen year old son, Aubrey for help.
Aubrey came to his fathers aid with
stick and he dealt Roach a terrible
blow, which fractured the skull. The
two hid the body in order TO give
them time to leave the neighborhood
and they made their escape, being ar
rested near Lynchburg. Attorney w.
l.. Lancaster Of Farmville represent
| ed the prisoners. He protested against
the ruling Of the Court and upon
seeing that the case was hopeless
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
Y. NJ. O. A. NOTES.

The meeting for last Friday night
was great help TO those who attend
ed
A full day for service was given by
the boys aud men last Sunday.
At the Y. M. c. A. $50 A. M. the
workers met and held a special meet
ing.
10 4. NJ. the committee did some
excellent work in the city Jail.
The inmates OF the city home were
greatly benefited by the meeting which
was held by the committee, 10 A. NJ.
Our General secretary held q meet.
Ing for the women Of the penitentiary
10 A. NJ. and the hour was one that
will not BIO forgotten very soon.
4P, M. at the Y. M. G. A. Commit
teoman B l.. Allen gave tho boys a
very tt6fGls' address Iliich WIS crowd
ed with the best Of advice. The Park
err Brothers rendered an instrumental
duet (the violin and piano.) Mothers
send your boys again.
The address to the men $50 P. M.
at tho Y. M. e A. by Mr.. Washington
A. Hendley went to the heart Of the
men and the solo by Mr.. q. J. Cary
added much to the meeting.
You and your friends are invited to
the opening of the class for the ex-
PLANTATION on tho Sunday School Les
son. DR.. w. II. Stokes the teacher will
be glad to- meet you. Today, p. M.
at tho Y. NJ. c.. A.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man..
Tho workers will hold a special
$50 A. M. at the Y. M. G. A.
Committeeman Q. p. CASTOR will
conduct the boys meeting p. NJ, at
the Y. M. G. A. Mr.. George Lomax will
address the boys. Mothers send your
boys All boys are invited.
Mr.. r. II. Fauntleroy Supt. of the
Fifth st. Baptist Church Sunday
School will deliver a special address
to the men at $50 p. NJ, at the Y
M. G. A. Mr.. Joseph Matthews will
sing special solos. Come and bring
the other man. Be OH time.
The Bible class for boys will open
Tuesday, Oct. End, p. NJ, at the Y.
M. G. A.
The Mems Bible Glass will open
Tuesday Oct. End, s p. NJ, at tho Y
M. g. A
Women and men are invited to the
OF the Season for the work
Of the Y. M. G. A. Sunday Oct. 7th, s:
80 p. M, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist
Church, Rev. 70. D. Caffee will preach
a special sermon. The choir Of the
church will sing heart to heart mus
1c. Be a committee. Bring the other
woman and man.
Every homo is asked to have special
prayer for the Y. NJ. G. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
A Good Skin Bleach

copyright applied for
Black and White Ointment-For Re-
moving Freckles, Tan, Blackheads,
Skin Observation-Disclosures Up Dark
or Sallow Skin--Used by White and
Colored Folks.
Give Black and White Ointment O.
trial. Just apply the ointment freely
as directed on label, to your freckles,
tans, dark or sallow skin. It bleaches
lightens your skin and removes blem
ishes and heals all eruptions, pim-
pies or blackheads, giving your skin
that healthy, pearl light, smooth
so much desired. Black
and White causes the skin to grow
brighter. Just think how much better
you would look with bright, smooth,
healthy skin and clear, clean COM
plexion. Costs only 25 cents a large
box, or five boxes for ST.. Agents:
This black and white sells fast,
Write quick for territory and special
deal. Plough Chemical Co., Dept. s,
Memphis, Tenn. Sold in Richmond
by all drug stores.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
DANVILIIE NEWS.

Mr.. Oscar Cooke, of White Sulphur
Springs West, Va, Is visiting friends
in Danville, this week.
Miss Hattie Watkins. has returned
home after touring the North for sew
eral weeks.
Professor I. w. Taylor and Mr..
David Taylor have returned home af-
ter spending the summer away.
Mr.. J. Travis Flood wy slightly in
jured. Saturday night by q runaway
horse.
Miss Hattie Johnson and Mr.. Dix,
were married last Monday night by
Rev. G. w. Goode. They were highly
entertained by Mrs. and Mr.. Spencer
Thursday night at their residence on
Holbrook St., they will make their
home in Morgantown, West Va,
Miss Martin spent q few days In
the city this week enroute to her home
In Alabama, while here she was the
guest of Miss Nj. N. Taylor.
Rev. Kemp of South Carolina fill.
cd the pulpit Of the High st. Baptist
church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Celia Winslow and her daugh-
ter Kathryn have returned home after
spending some time in Richmond.
Miss Harriet Grasty will leave to
night for Hampton Institute.
Miss Mabel Oliver left Sunday to
attend Howard University, Washing
ton, d. G.
Mr.. Berkeley Harrison will leave to
night to attend Howard University,
Washington, d. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
A CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
FRED OF ALL CHARGE
For Sunday School Teachers and Of
ficers Conducted by Rev. s. N. Vass,
ID. ID. Box All, Raleigh, N. O.

The Sunday School that has not
trained teachers Is behind tho times.
Rev. S. N. Vass. d. D., Is the only
man in the Negro race whose expe-
rience fits him to do this teacher
training work thoroughly, having had
a quarter OF century experience on
the field, and tho American Baptist
Publication Society has kept him on
the field all these years. and hae now
turned over entirely to his supervi-
sion the work Of training the teach
ers Of whole race by his travels and
office work. Write to him at Box AL
Raleigh, N. c., for further informa-
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

His Honor, Judge George J. Humid
Icy Is under the impression that tho
comment upon the Aubrey Barrett
case, constituted contempt Of his
Court. The intention of this journal
was to save human lifc-the life Of
boy and the support Of His Honor
and his approval in the efforts were
wanted and not his disapproval or his
enmity. ''.fr>:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

The high cost of living has affected
everything. That Is why we appreci.
ate our readers, who have responded
to our appeals and who have sent in
money to pay their subscriptions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

When you are tired, rest. When
you are hungry, eat. When you are
illiterate, learn. When you are anxious
for a good time, look at your pocket
book apd consider your actual needs,
and p use before you engage In reck
less sp .ndi~g.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Every coltred family should have
a good colored journal in their home.
1t will inform the members Of the
family and benefit the community.
get it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
WANTS TO FIND HIM.

am very anxious to find the where
abouts, If he be still alive, or to find
tho address Of his relatives, If he Is
dead, Of William Scott, who till some
time In June Of this year lived at 2495
p. 3lst ST., Cleveland, O., with a Mrs.
FLETCHER. Sickness caused him to re.
turn to his home near Richmond and
he has not been heard from since.
p. O. CONNELL
1884 e. SSH O..
Cleveland, O..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Talk patriotism, advocate loyalty
and offer your service to tho govern
ment. You can always rest assured that
you will not be charged with disloy-
;lty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
DO YOU KNOW HER?
Richmond, Va.

Richmond, Va,
Adele Hopkins,
communicate with undersigned o..
torney OF Washington, D. c., an
learn OF something to your interest.
State IL you can come to Washing
ton - September If necessary.
ATTORNEY d. w. J.
Caro- PLANET, Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

-. .ur earliest Gspsriences IN
public life, we have been contending
for the rights and privileges Of the
colored people Of this country. 1t will
be so to the end of the chapter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Death gives us rest from our la
bors and safety from our enemies but
none OF us want that kind Of rest and
that kind Of safety.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Don't worry while you live and you
will be sure not to worry after you
die. +
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Colored folks, don't fail to be re-
ones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Save some Of your money colored
folks. If It is only one cent per day save
some of your money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Colored people are largely respon-
sible for many Of their own troubles,
They should not forget this.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

VIRGINIA--In the Law and. Equity
Court of the City Of Richmond, the
goth day of September, 1917
ANDREW 9'H0sfAS. Complainant
against
LOUISE THOMAS Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
The above styled suit Is to obtain
upon the grounds Of abandonment and
desertion.
And an affidavit having been filed
that the defendant, Louise Thomas is
a nonresident Of the State Of Virgin
la, it is ordered that she appear here
within fifteen days after the due pub
lication Of this order and do whatever
Is necessary to protect her interest
herein.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
GILES B. JACKSON, p. q.
VIRGINIA--In tho Law and Equity
Court of the City OF Richmond,
tho 10Th day of September, 1917.
JUNIUs BROADWAY. -. Plaintiff
against In Chancery.
Manerva HROADNAX, -. ;. Defendant
The object Of this suit Is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond of
matr!mony by the plaintiff from the
defendant OH the grounds Of desertion
and adultery.
And an affidavit II: Ting been made
and filed that the defendant, Manner
va Broadnax is not a resident of the
State OF Virginia; it is ordered that
she appear here within fifteen days
after the due publication of this order
and do what may be necessary to pro
tect her interest herein.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
j. HENRY CRUTCHFIED, p. O.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Colored folks can pray at night and
in the day, If they do not stop work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

When you don't know what to do,
do nothing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Further comment Is unnecessary.
How can the Department of Justice
consistently prosecute persons for
violating the laws Of this country -?
How can it permit the structures of
Mr.. Grannon go unnoticed?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 20, 1917
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Mr.. Oscar Cooke, of White Sulphur
Springs West, Va, Is visiting friends
in Danville, this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

xdENfB UvFTTEf KalT dsow@. NI:
PIE Oh, 6Aampes. PssMkng OF. Raos
Cream and Disseten fss 0saitAR-4a. 90,
-. SaalQ aA4@ &sx Rsaksas
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Professor I. w. Taylor and Mr..
David Taylor have returned home af-
ter spending the summer away.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Miss Hattie Watkins. has returned
home after touring the North for sew
eral weeks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

VIRGINIA--In tho Law and Equity
Court OF the City OF Richmond,
tho 10Th day of September, 1917.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Mrs. Carrie Boston of philadelphia
is visiting Mrs. Andrew Gaskin. They
have been fast friends from child
hood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Mr.. Ryley Grannon writes an arti-
clio to the Washington, ID. c., Post of
the 22nd inst, which may prove to be
interesting reading. He says: I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-02

use in the little CIypsedra of Andron-
icus Cyrrhestes, in Athens. sometimes
called the Tower of the Winds / do
not mean to infer that the columns
of the memorial are copies of. nor
are they similar to, the order Of the
Tower of the Winds. They are mere
" of the same type. Infinitely more
refined in detail and better in pro-
portion. The entablature Is not sim,
liar TO any entablature that I know
Of; it is extremely simple. relying for
its ornamentation on the exterior
chiefly upon the carved cresting and
the bronze inscription In the frieze.
and on the interior upon the elabo-
rate and effective frieze which is
carved in high relief.
At the time this article is written.
the structural work on the memorial
is practically completed. and there
remains only the planting and land
scape treatment. which will be un-
der taken as soon as the weather per-
mits. While this landscape treat
ment has not been definitely decided
upon. it will probably consist chiefly
Of some evergreen plants that will
preserve their form and leaves
through the entire year. cedars and
rhododeHdrnns. and similar plants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-02
MARY BAKER EDDY MEMORIAL


| (Continued from Page %
/
aid OF modern methods this hard
granite could be carved with the deli
cacy of marble. and that marvellous
results could be obtained. II took a
long time. IL is true TO carve the
granite in this manner. on account of
the hardness of the material and its
brittieness, and the greatest care had
| to be exercised. but the result has, in
our opinion justified the time and
expense spent upon it 1 think it can
be said without fear of contradiction
that. leaving aside entirely any artis-
tic excellence, such perfection and
deliacy have never been attained be-
| fore i'm this unyielding and enduring
material. There is certainly nothing
inf modern times that can approach it
nor as far as l know, in any of the
monuments of antiquity. The Greeks
and Romans employed granite but
little, and while the Egyptians have
left some wonderful carving in that
material. they did not carry their
work to such an ella borate or deli
cate extent.
Having then discovered that prac
tically anything could be done in
granite. we proceeded to develop in
plaster the model of the complete
memorial at full size. This model
was the subject of the greatest pain
stalking care and attention on the
part of Mr. Menconi ana myself and
at least six monthe We're occupied in
study and revisions. until we were
sure that the proportions of every
part were Just as they should be. It
was early decided that the ornament
itself should not be as highly con-
ventionalized as is usual i'm classic
work. but that floral forms should he
used exclusively, and it was especial
ly desired to make use Of the wild
rose as a motive. as this was Mrs
Eddy's favorite flower. The idea Of
carving a wild rose in granite was
staggering at the start, but we found.
after repeated attempts, thai 1t could
he done. and in the two rose nanels
in each Of the pylons think that a
vibrant living effect has been attain
ed that is almost inconceivable. even
in bronze. and this same feeling was
pursued through the whole memo
rial.
The detail is novel: Il is not COPY 1
nf any niEntN NNnNtNAlhuhtistu " tstr /
but is living and vibrant and at the I
same time il still retains its classic /
feeling: and in that connection it is 1
interesting TO note that In the best /
period OF Greek and Roman art the 4
detail was not the stiff formal thing 1
that is usually ina gined by modern |
restorers: Il was highly convention
allied. but yet IL was free and the
greatest individuality was displayed I
by the carver: no one piece Of orna-
ment was exactly a replica ~ anoth-
pr piece. and this same feeling hss
oeen obtained in the memorial rer-
naps even in a greater extent than
In any classic monument. This free
iom and individuality was obtained
~ stimulating the carvcrs themselve-
With the promise that when man I
,ad succeeded in doirE an especially
inc, piece or cnrvinE nc would -"
'rrmiticd 20 put his name upon tho @