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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
HEAR DIR. L.. II. McITADEN AT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The public is cordially invited to
attend a Citizens Mass Meeting
Monday night, November &c, 1917 at
eight o'clock. at the First Colornd
Presbyterian Church, Rev. a. \. Hcc-
tor, pastor, Monroe and Catherine
street, Richmond, Va.
The Committee on the Moral and
Spiritual Betterment Of tho Commun-
ity will present DR.. lnurt. ..
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church (white) and chairman OF the
Religious Committee of the Virginia
Committee on Training Camp Activ-
tiles, who will deliver special adj
dress to the citizens on the subject.
"The Community and the Soldier"
Special music. Short addresses.
Admission free. An offering will be
Fitted for printing. BE on time and
hear for yourself as to the work Of
this committee and what We can do
for the bettcrmcnt Of the several
communities adjacent to the national
environments.
William II. Stokes. minister, ljbe-
ncZer Baptist Church, chairman; A.
a. Hector, minister, First Colored
Presbyterian Church, vice-chairman !;
RI. A. Jackson, rector, ST. Phillips
Protestant Episcopal Church, sccrc-
ta"A
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
EDITOR MITCHELL. AND
Continued From First Pagc.)

The church was beautifully decorated
and everybody was anxious to show
their appreciation Of this distin
guished man. The devotional eXcr-
cses were conducted by DR.. S. G.
Burrcll, General Secretary Of the Y.
NJ. G. A., assisted by Dr.. G.. ID.
Pinclkncy. Excellent music was
rendered by the Young Peoples
Choir, under the direction of Mr.. w.
II. Trent.
MIR. Mitchell was presented to the
audience by Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes,
the wife of the Pastor, who in a few
we'll chosen words paid a splendid
tribute to the eminent speaker.
Mr.. Mitchell reviewed the World
War from the beginning and led his
audience through Belgium, France.
Alsacc-Lorrainc and instructively
explained the Triple Alliance and the
Entente Allies. He explained mi
nutcly the wonderful inventions and
compared the wonderful strides man
has made i'll the prosecution of this
struggle with tho past wars and de-
clarcd this to be the most brutal and
savage war in the worlds history.
Those who heard Mr.. Mitchell,
learned more than they will ever
learn from written account. His
description was SO vivid, one could
sec the submarines, unsuitable ships,
acroplanes. gas bombs, i2-ccntimctrc
guns. marching soldiers, etc. and be
thankful that We are as far removed
from the actual field Of battle as We
are.
Mr.. Mitchell complimcntcd the
700,000 black soldiers. who are on
European soil. He complimcntcd
the bravery and loyalty Of our people
in this country and urged upon all
present to answer in any way needed,
the country's call TO service. The
speaker drew his audience to him and
his sane advice was cnthusiastically
received from time to time by out
bursts OF applause.
Mr.. Mitchell spoke for nearly two
hours. the audience never grew tired,
but looked mp into tho face OF the
speaker and drank in each word.
The dramatic climax was reached
when the speaker closed this address
with an impassioned appeal for, My
Country"
\ plcndid Offering Of S55.3S for
the church. was lifted by Grand Sec
rotary James Thompson and Mr.. b.
\. Ccphas. Ten dollars of it were
gwen to buy brace for a lame girl,
who had suffered from Infantilc
Paralysis.
Bcncdiction was pronounced by
DR.. Pinckncy. Thus ended one of
the most helpful and beneficial ser
Meier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
THE PARDONING POWER.

We have read with much interest
the announcement Of Judge George
j. llundlcy in connection with the
case of Aubrey barrett and We are
puzzled to understand how any one
could presume that the exercise of
executive clemcncy in any case meant
reflection upon .hc iris court. AS
we understand 1t, the meaning of the
statute, which confcrs Me pardoning
power upon the Chic" Executive, pro
vidcs for the tempering Of justic with
mercy. 1t seemed then to have be Ell
needless for his Honor to seek the
vindicatiCn indicated in his letter
to the very able Governor of Virgin
ia.
for the boy did so upon humanitarian
grounds. Our attempt to secure a
hearing before the Supreme Court of
Appeals of Virginia would have in
VOWED a review Of the proceedings Of
the Circuit Court Of Charlotte county
Virginia. The appeal to the Cover
nor was based upon mcrciful grounds
although all Of the facts had ncccSSari
H. 20 he presented in the premises.
The matter is now closed for the time
being and we hope that when His
Honor, Judge George j. IIundlcy is
approached for him 20 recommend TO
the incoming Chief Executive full
pardon, he will be kind enough to re
member chat the boy6 father has
gone the way.of all the earth, that Il
Borrowing widow is now stranger
in strange land laboring in :'hc
North to earn n livelihood, that her
house goods chattels and ands are
now virtually confiscatcd, lost for
ever more and that the only cheer she
can have for years to come is n sew
entcen year old boy, whose greatest
and only offensc was that he obeyed
his father.
With these facts before him, we
hope tha5 the aged jurist will relcnt,
that he will think Of his own family,
of his own relatives and friends and
chat in few days the rigors OF this
life will be forgotten for we must face
n Just Judge to answer for thc sin
done in the body. lie knows chat if any
or all OF us got our just portion hell
and damnation would be ours for ever
more. We mus3 therefore plead for
mercy. What greater argument could
0e advanced IN our behalf Inan that
which will show tha5 when this boy
was thirsty, we gave him drink, when
Inc was hungry we fed him, when he
was naked, we clothed him and when
he had been sentenced to life in the
Virginia Pcnitentiary we signed the
papers that opened wide the doors
and gavo him his freedom to start
life anew.
We are glad to note Shat Governor
Stuart heard the cry OF DISTRESS and
saved from the electric chair this
humble country boy. Some where
and some time, we shall all live with
God forever in that bright and happy
land.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
from which he died.
TRIAL FOLLOWED IN
TEN DAYS OF KILLING

The two Negroes were immcdiatel
placed under arr,st The killing caus
cd great Indignation in Charlotte
County and there were :hrcats Of mob
violence. After conference with
Governor Stuart. Judge George T..
IIundley, OF Farmville, called special
Germ Of the Charlotte Circuit Court,
and the Negroes were placed on trial
in less than ten days after the killing.
The elder Barrett WAS the first 10
be tried, and he was convicted, the
jury fixing his punishment at death
The son walls then placed on :rial. lie
had first set up a plea OF not guilty,
but after william A. Lancaster, coun
sci for the elder B&rrett, had VIII
drawn from the case because OF dis
agreement with the court over Ger
tain instructions 70 be given the
jury, the boy changed his plea to
guilty"
He was Immediately placed on trial
by Judge Hundley, who dispensed
with the services Of jury. The
court found the yuoth guilty OF muir
der in the first degree and fixed his
punishment at death. Citizens later
became Interested in the case because
OF jhe absence Of jury, and after the
statement had been made that tho
boy was not presented and his
rights safcguarded.
State Senator Walter A. Addison
Of Lynchburg. appealed to Governor
Stuart in behalf Of the boy, and the
case was later appealed to the Su--
prcm'e Court. Because OF the absence
Of any record, however. the appel te
court found nothing upon which tc
base an opinion. Following this action
executive clemency was sought by
those Interested in saving the life OF
the Negro boy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
PEACE AND REUNION AMONG
BApTISTS.
(By Robert Chapman Judkins, d. ID. j,
Jersey City, n. j.

Dear Editor--In September, 1915
the National Baptist Convention met
i'll Chicago, ILL.,, and what shou d
have been pcac tbl, and profitable
session ended in the disruption of its
convention and deep wound in the
heart of the Denomination. Only ;hc
Judgment can reveal the harm done.
the injury perpetuatvd and the set
back which the great cause of RICH :.
couSnCss has received.
Since the Chicago disruption many
friendships Of long Standing have
been blasted and tic> that had exist
cd through many years have been
broken. The annual addresses of pr,. 81
dcn2S. the reports of secretaries. eri-
torlalS and newspaper articles, address
cs and sermons throughout the and
nave teamed with hatred and abuse
ny baptist ministers far beyond any
thing that ii was Thought possible
could exist. Not only did the Nation
a. Baptis2 Convention split, but 1t
mas been the cause Of disrvption in
conventions. District Associ
atlons, Womcn's Conventions, Ban
lSt Minister'S Conferences and even
churches. The National Baptist Con
Fchtlon has sent its wedge OF diss, y
sion down to the very bottom Of .ho
hcart of the beloved Denomination
ana in all quarters the paralyzing Of
'ec's ana the disgrace are fct
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

VIRGINIA-In tho Law and Equity
Court o fthe City Of Richmond,
The 18th day Of November 1917.
MAGGIE MATTHEW'S. Plaintiff.
against In Chancery
ERNEST MATTHEW'S. -. Defendant
The object Of this suit is 70 obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond OF
matrimony by Che plaintiff from the
defendant, on the ground of deser
ton.
And an affidavit having been mado
and filed that the defendant Ernest
Matthews is not resident OF the
State OF Virginia, 1t Is ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days
after the due publication of this order
and do what may DC necessary 10
pro,ect his interest herein.
A Copy,
Tcste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk
]. e. Byrd, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

A man who loves whIsXey should
get OH the police force OF Richmond
Policemen scam 20 be getting more
CT the fluid than anybody else. They
can be seen at any time transporting
more than the amouny allowed by law
The poor fellows who paid for 1t
though look en- sadly as the booze dis
appears III the City Hall Reservoir
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

When q Supreme Court Of the United
States composed Of Democrats and
Republicans. Jew and Gentiles hand
down q unanimous decision in favor
of human rights and privileges, leaving
the color line question to take care Of
itself. we are satisfied tha5 the last
greet war Of nations Is on us and
the millennium. the ten Shousand years
Oe peace Is at hand.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Some women were never intended
for house keepers and some females
were never intended to be wives. AS
for the men, few women, believe shat
band.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Under the law Albcr5 Barrett could
not legally be convicted OF first de
gree murder. This applied to Aubrey
Barrett. Bus it takes money and able
counsel to assert ones rights under
the law and few of u3 have that kind
CT money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Subscribers, who lave been sending
In @heir subscriptions give positive
evidence OF their friendship No class
of people have felt the effect Of the
high cost Of diving more than the news
paper men,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

proceed to engage IN wedlock. Informa
ton given to the outsiders never serve
the same purpose as experiencing the
"rigors Of the climate" in ones own
home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
At THE NAT|ON'S
METROPOLIS

T.. a. Johnson. Elcc ed as Negro
Member Of the acknowledgement
of the Metropolis. Send Member Of the
Race to STATE Leg >'aturc-United
Civic League Wins its Fight for
Elective Franchisc-Rcv. DIR. G.. c..
Allcync making good as General
Officer in Zion Church--Rcv. DR. =.
u. A. Wa lace is foremost Among
Zion Ministew-Slated fer the Bish
opric-Metropolis Awaits Arrival of
Body of late James l.. Curtis
Metropolis Starts Movement to aid
DR.. Leroy Bundy.
Aliens National News Bureau,
West l3l St., Now YoSk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

The United States is about to under
take the task Of whipping Germany
and just at the wrong time, Villa is
about 20 undertake the task Of whip
ping Carranza. the virtual ward of the
United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

1t is well that Hhe better class of
white people and the better class of
colored people are understanding each
other and working in harmony for the
nations welfare.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
Information Wanted.

If anyone can give mo the where
ahouts Of Emma Thompson and Ida
Thompsor, colored, please furnish
same at my Office, CHA N. Second
Street.
}. THOMAS HEWIN, Att'y-at-Law
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Colored men, at least some of them
seem to have been born tired. Hun
dreds and thousands OF white men
seem to have been born t1le same way.
d.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

There is nothing that q colored man
likes so we'll as to see white folks In
trt uble and to be able to nsln them
ont Oh mas trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

When man becomes 10 believe him
solf fool, he has reached the zenith
Of his wisdom.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

President Wilson cannot go 70
Europe himself, but he is sending
able men there to represent him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
lREV. DIR. C. G ALLEYNE MAX
ING GOOD AS GEN. OFFICER

Rev. Dr.. G. G. Alleyne, one OF the
moss progressive of the Zion clergy
men, and the pastor Of the Zion
Chnrch in New Rochelle and the editor
OF the Quarterly Review, one of the
conncctionn' organs is making good
III this dual capacity. He was elected
TO the editorship Of She Review at the
last session of the general conference
ana Already fine improvement has
been noted in The workmanship OF
that publication. He is making the
periodical one OF the most helpful Of
the many race organ and is showing
splendid training as a Church cdi'o-.
1t departmental features are proving
to be he .pful not only to !he pastors
but every member of me church, and
race. 1t is his aim to make this publ
cation serve as one Of the most inform
ing and educations periodicals of
rs kind At the last conference Of
the New York body Of the Zion church
which was held at Tarrytown, hc was
sent to the passionate OF the Zion
Charch in New Rochelle and during
his brief period at tn; church it is al
ready taking on new life, and is rapid
ly becoming one Of the most flourish
ing Of the correctional churches In the
North. He has reosganized tho
church and instituted many new fea
lures that are making for the general
| tone Of the church. He has been able
to attract to the church some Of the
loading business and professional
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Cdlored folks who went North arc
coming South again,-in Uncle Sans
service. They have been drafted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
Try This Preparation
WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL.

Don't burn your hair off with hot
iron combs. Forget the old time
way. Hot irons are used for lots Of
other things but not for human hair.
When hot irons are used it burns the
life out Of the hair. 1t breaks off.
That Is why so many women are
without hair.
To prevent badness, stop using
irons and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
GIVE THE OLIVE HAIR PONIADE
s.. A FAIR TRIAL
PRICE. s1.O0 PER BOX

PRICE, $1O0 PER- BOX.
This Is OLIVE HAIR POMADE,
made only by the Druid Hill Drug
Co.,
Tho WONDER WORKER FACE
BLEACH Is an Excellent Remover Of
Dark Skin. Freckles, Pimplcs. Black
heads and Wrinkles. Every man and
woman can look young and beautiful
with lovely white skin and a won
derful head OF beautiful glossy hair.
Try 1t. ONLY $1.OO PER BOX.
Manufactured by the DRUID HILL.
DRUG CO.. 1900 Druid Hill Ave.
Baltimore, Md, u. IS. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Prayers are necessary and we are
using chem freely right through here
now.
:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

1t Is cheaper to make liquor and
drink it than it is to buy it and do
the same thing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Colorcd folks, save your money.
Many of you are making much OF it
now. Save your money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Interesting exercises arc held ev-
cry Sunday evening. six o'clock by
the r. Y. p. u, at Fifth Street Bap-
fist Church. Come out next Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Colored folks do nos need to be
loyal. They are already that.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

All Communications Intended for pub
Hcdtt0n should be sent 80 as to
reach VS. hU Wednesday,.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Entered at the Post ODtce at Richmond
Virginia. as second- class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
KEW. DIR. WALLACE FOREMOST
AMONG ZION CLERGYMEN

REV. DER. WALLACE FOREMOST
AMONG ZION CLERGYMEN.
Rcv. Dr.. u. a. Wallace, the bril-
liant pastor OF the File ST. A. Nj. e.
zion Church, is ono OF the foremost
men Of his connection. and has h.on
regarded as che of the big Men" ia
.hc church. lirS pastoral at the Fleet
81 a M. T.. Church has been marked
WIN more 2han ordinary SUCCESS and
Is the most brilliant in the long his
tory OF that historic church. He is
entering his second year us passionate
ana mas instituted modern methods of
church collections which have enable,
nm to break the records for amounts
raised III church rallies. fairs. ctc
curing the two years he has talirn in
INC ncighborhood Ct two hundred NOM
DerS' and the membership OF tbo
cEnrcll is said to be e. osc to 1900 Tho
iirSt year Of the Passionate OF DR.. Wal
race he raised over $4,000 in one r,uv
ana thus broke the rec, ID. He has IL
'roonccd many new features and form
"a several new organizations that
nave given the church added life and
pieSlige' Among them, 4 Young
meha brotherhood, which provides
ior the spiritual life and
welfare Of the young mon
or the church. He cook n keen ,ntor
est in the church choir ami engaged
one Of the most ACCOMPLISHED 1,roa
torS TO 'rain the choir and as the re
suit IL IS one Of the best in this sec
.ion OF inc country. The church Is
last becoming The center of the r,li
glous life OF Brooklyn. and DR.. Wal
lace has worked himself in the hearts
or inc people not only OF his church
ouI OF the city rs we'll. He came to
Oiie chufch ut one Of i;b most strategic
points in its history, and the success
lui manner in which he has mot thaso
new conditions has stamped him Nc
one or the most constructive Dastors IF
the race. He has n successful career
rs clergyman and began when he wa
attending Lincoln University nj Ches
ter Pa, He recently preached the dedi
catory sermon at she new church
mat was built at Chester. He was
porn Ill Maryvillc. Tenn, and before
entering Lincoln he WAS graduated
from Maryville Col ege.
lie camo here from Philadelphia,
where for cigh" years he was the pas
'or OF the John Wesley Zion Church
IN that city. Tt is safe that he will
he elected to the Board OF Bishops at
the next general conference. He Is
the general favoritc throughout the
connection for this office
STARTS MOVEMENT FOR R1vNDy
~ movement is being launched by
the citizens OF the Metropolis to aid
DR.. Leroy Bundy the young colored
martyr who is being charged with in
citing riot in East St. Louis. The
case OF this young man who has sacri
flced his career and who
is being Framed III" is one that
ought to interest the members Of the
race throughout the country. Your
correspondent is heading committee
that will arrange Il large mass meet
ing to raise funds for him az an early
date. Further references will be made
in another issue.
EVRI A ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

BE polite and obliging colorcd folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24
GOV. STUART GIVES

Continued From First Page.)'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

men and women Of the city among
them. DR.. McClcndon, one of thc lead
ing physicians Of the city He has
added to the church 2S and has
brought spiritual life Of the church
to marked degree. DR.. Allcync Is
an able leaders and Is Il strong and
convincing speaker. Although Il young
man lie has had Il noted career in his
church. He is close student of race
and church problems.
HlE1ftOpOLIS AWAITS ARRIVAL OF
BODY OF LATE JAMES L. CURTIS
The Mctropo is is awaiting the arriv
al Of the body Of the late Minister
James l.. Cur,,s whose body is SEIZED
nlcd to arrive here from I.ibu la on
Nov. "a where it will be recciy.
Cd with State honors. 1t is believed
that the funeral will be held from the
Bethel a. NJ. T.. Church Of which he
was member and officer. The body
will be me" by a delegation of promi-
hcnt citizens making up all walks OF
life and the funeral will doubtless be
che OF the argest seen in this city.
me body is being accompanied by
Mrs. Helen Curtis his widow and
o'hcr officials attached to the Libcri
an Court. Mr.. Curtis was well
known here and was regarded us ono
OF the leading men Of the profession.
lie suil had three years % crve as
Minister to the Black Republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-24

Published every CIV, day by John
Mitchell, Jr., at 5iI N. 4th Street,
ntchmO nd, VtrOtnso.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-29

&C oing up on
T1igh?" Better try the
low gear first Q The human
engine must have the right
kind of fuel-food. Power
to do things comes from
food that is rich in muscle
building material, that is
easily digested. Shredded
Wheat is a high power
food, the kind that fits a
man or woman for the days
work-just enough muscle
making m material, just
enough heat-making ma
terial to keep the body in
top-notch condition. Shred
ded Wheat is ready-cooked,
ready-to-eat. Two Biscuits
with milk make a nourish-
ing meal at a cost of a few
cents. Made at Niagara
Fails, N. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-01-29

crime oberhozer It shows receipts
s77O. disbursements 5000
W J Barnhardt administrators @.
the estate Of William II Kelsoe. has
filed his annual report II shows re-
colpts $ll4, disbursements $500
An order has been issued by tha
court appointing i S Pulliam admin
istrator Of the estate Of b May
Letters OF administration has been
issped to " NJ stoner in the estate Of
Thomas b Weaver His bond wa
approyed in the sum of $2,5oO. An
order was issued appointing George
GRAY. W l. Erwin and } w Chitwood
as appraisers
Fannie cress administrators Of the
estate d Fred l. Crcss has Tiled q
corral inventory and apnMsomen'
Lots $40 IA in hiock S in Crescent
we're valued "a sI2od ana the South
west quarter OF Sec l5, TWP H. y
range 4 W of NJ valued at $4,000
Household goods $50.
" } BarnA4ft, auninlsiraIor oil the
estate Of Nnuam II Nelso. has Lice
"A petition 40 s,ll real estate. The
nearing was set for Feb %, 1871"
r q Jo4es, administration OF the
estate Of Isaac Jefferson has filed an
annual report 1t shows receipts
slGO. disbursements SlSO.27
The court issued an order appoln,
ing Emma Fouts, guardiaon of Joh'l
8 Fouts. etal. minors Her bond was
liked at 500. A decree was also Is
,aed assigning the whole estate y
widow and minor children.
An order has been issued by th'
.ourt authorizing G Freeborn, ad
ninistrator of the estate to mortgage
real estate belonging to the estate.