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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN HONOR
OF DR.. w. II. ANTHONY.

A Memorial Service to the memory
Of the late Pastor OF Zion Baptist
Church, DR.. w. r. Anthony, was
held in Zion Baptist, Church, South
Richmond, Sunday, July 8, 1917, at
$3.50 P NJ. The following program
was, rendered.:
Hymn, lined by Rev. j. S. Clai-
borne, D. D.; Scripture lesson, Rev
@, w. Darlington; prayer, DR.. OR.
Q. Williams; Solo, Rev. w. II.
James, Jr.; reading. resolutions, Prof
J. H. Blackwell; Memorial Sermon,
Rev. T. J. King, D. D.; solo, Bro
Richard Beverly; short addresses,
Rev. N. n. Payne, Rev. l.. A.
GTeen, Rev: W. II James, DR.. R. G,
Williams, Rev. j. j. Woodson, Rev
a. Kent, Rev. e. W. Darlington,
Deacon Daniel Glenn; Offering, Rev.
j. B. Braxton l.. c.. Garland, I'D =
d. was master of ceremonies .3|
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
A SHOCKING TRAGEDY

Something in the nature of q sen.
sation was caused when it was report
ed that a double tragedy had taken
place at the fashionable Odcon NOV
Ing picture theatre OH Sixth St., be-
tween Broad and Grace SITS Monday
afternoon. Mrs. Abel Etosh Of the
Syrian colony was the central figure.
She was found in the theatre with
Albert kaleel another married man.
Etosh is alleged to have ordered him to
keep away from his wife, Kaleel in
the struggle fired and seriously wound
ed Etosh. After an examination by
the surgeons, little hope was enter.
tanned for his recovery.
Kaleel started out OF the theatre
hurriedly when he was intercepted by
Detective Police Officer j. II. Ridge
way, who fired at the man twice. He
dropped dead. Later developments are
alleged to show that Kaleel also shot
himself The Coroner's Jury, how
ever left this matter open. The officer
Is under arrest, but out on bond,
charged with murder. The body Of
the man was shipped to Goldsboro,
N. G. At this writing Etosh Was still
alive but hovering about deaths
door.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
EDITOR POE IS MYSTERIOIJSJy
INJUISED.

s ,s-
Editor James w. Poe of the Re.
former was found Saturday afternoon
IN the toilet Of the True Reformer
Building unconscious, suffering from
blows on his head, all Of which seem
ed to have been made with a wooden
malett Of vthe kind used in printers
nlces. 1t was thought that he had taken
ether internally and the report was
circulated that he had attempted sui.
eide, due to- worry and other troubles,
re was removed ITO the Richmond
Hospital. He repudiated tho idea OF
his having been attacked by some one
ana protested an absolute ignorance
as to now he was injured.
me detectives working on the case
reached the conclusion that he In.
fiicted the injuries upon himself dur.
ing period Of mental alteration Re
that as IL may, he maintains silence
upon the subject and at present his
mihd appears to be normal. His
friends were of the opinion that he
had been the victim Of foul NAV 40
the letters and communications thai
ne mas beeen writing have been con.
oemned In some quarters He ia
steadily improving and the indica.
ions are that he will soon be able
70 be walking about again -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF
LOCAL PYTHIAN AND COURT
ORGANIZATIONS

Notwithstanding the threatening
storm and occasional showers OF rain,
tnere was large gathering present
at the Fifth Street Baptist Church,
tuesday night, July II, 1917, to wit
ness the Installation Exercises Of the
o1iicers OF the courts and lodges of
the city OF Richmond. The exercises
opened with the congregation singing
God Bless Our Knightly Band" The
names of the officers of the lodges
and courts, as filed in the office Of the
Trand Chancellor were read bv Col
Roscoe G.. Mitchell.
Music for the occasion was furn-
1shed by Prof. Joseph Matthews, who
with his usual grace and enchantment
sang to the delight Of all present.
Mrs. Mary Satterfield presided at the
organ and rendered excellent service.
The roll Of Grand Lodge and Grand
Court officers residing in Richmond
was called and absentees noted. The
officers were Installed by the Grand
Chancellor and Grand Worthy Coun-
sellor, John Mitchell, Jr. assisted by
d. D. G. c., l.. ]. Morris; D. D.
g. w. c., Mrs. Lucy Cross, State
Deputy Mrs. Anna Taylor and G. NJ.
at A. Col. w. H. Willis.
The Grand Chancellor gave brief
report Of the Supreme Lodge case
and Of the Grand Session just closed
at Staunton, Va. Rev. l.. J. Nor
ris, District Deputy Grand Chancellor
prayed the opening and closing pray
err. The committee of arrangements
Miss NJ. l.. Chiles, chairman, had
beautifully decorated the church in
the colors OF the Order and profus-
ion Of cut flowers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21


Mr.. and Mrs., William cambridge OF
New York City arc spending some
time here the guest Of their niece
Mrs. Mary Smith 1913 st. John St.
Mr.. Thomas Tinsley of Baltimore,
Md, an old resident of Richmond
spent some time in the city this week.
(, Mr.. VIM. R. Knight of Forest Hill,
was called to Tarboro, N. c., July 11th
on account Of the death Of his stem.
father Jno. NJ. Houston. He returned
Saturday, July ID, 1917.
Mr. John l.. Rogers, cousin of Mr..
John W. Moss is in the city. Re re.
sides le at Mt Clair, NJ
DR.. ]. H. Blackwell, Jr. ;. of South
Richmond, attended the annual meet.
ing OF the Old Dominion Medical
Society at Buckroe Beach, wa, July
; 18th and 18th.
Miss Gertrude Lee underwent sn
operation at the Memorial Hospital
Monday, July 10th, upon her throat,
which she has boon having trouble
FOR some time. She Is IMPROVING
very nicely under DR.. Blackwell ).
Her father, Of Sutherland, Va. is at
her bed side. She Is DESTROYS of her
friends calling to see her, during her.
illness at her residence, ,14O1 West
Leigh street. a !
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

mere was q very pleasant surprise
social rendered the children Of the
Friends Orphan Asylum om Friday
afternoon from five to eight by nun.
per or lads and lassies Numerous
games and athletic sports were In.
dulged In after which refreshments
were served on the picturesque lawn
All seemed very happy and expressed
deslre to- have another, The unioue
aitalr was originated by Masters Cole.
rlage ID. Davis; W. Hugo Jackson and
emmett M. Burke who are very
grateful to all who rendered them
any assistance. ~
Mesdames Lizzie T.. Davis, Anna D.
jackson and A. B. Burke chaperoned
me party with Misses Jeanette Jack.
son and Lotto Davis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
Rev. DR.. Goodall WEEDS .

. Rev. DR.. L. B. Goodall, the brilliant
pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church at
Waynesboro, Va, was married to the
accomplished Miss Bertha Louise
Early at Harrisonburg, Va, Thursday
night, June 21st. Rev. J. A. Jordan,
D. D., the BRIDES pastor performed
the ceremony A Waynesboro special
committee conveyed the happy couple
to the parsonage. A fine program was
rendered ut the church. Mr.. VIM.
Hobson was master OF ceremonies
rev. Or. Goodall is much beloved by
the devoted congregation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
In Loving Memory

EWILLIAMS-Sacred to tho mono
ny Of my devoted mother, Mrs. olive
wililams' who fell asleep one year
ago, July 18th. 1916. '
Her beautiful soul, like ray OF light
Has gone to the realms above,
"here never again comes sorrow and
pain, -, ''',
In the land Of celestial love, xt3z
- By her son, =
ELIJAH B. WILLIAMS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21

ing Secretary, DR.. Il. II, White are due
great praise and rare encomiums for
the great work done In bringing about
such an unprecedented success. Thirty
iour new churches joined the con-
Vehticn. We shall say more furth-
CT Oh about the great part played by
our brethren out of the state.
II. J. King.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
Leigh st. Memorial nj. Il. Church

Rev. G. G. Gill, B. D. is having
marked success In his new field Of
work, both spiritually and financially
lie was at his best Sunday, preaching
morning and evening two of the best
sermons we have ever listened. to.
sunday, July 22nd, the District
Rev. q. }. Ruedeck.
3 I'D. will preach at 1880 A M.
and the pastor at $3.50 P. M. A big
day in Zion. All are welcome. Come
praying that a shower of blessing may
be bestowed upon US. :,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
LAWYER WARNS TIE CHICAGO,
Il NEGROES TO ARM SELVES
sissssTT''iF'oS,

Z 4 ~. 3 Z
Chicago, Ill, July 5.-The following
Is an extract OF an article which APP
peared iii the Chicago Daily Tribune,
issue July A..
Arm yourselves now with gins and
pistols" said Ferdinand l.. Barnett,
former assistant states attorney, in
speaking to 100 Negro men at a mass
meeting held last night to protest
against the riots and bloodshed in East
st. Louis. The meeting took place
at 1905 South State Street.
Don't buy an arsenal" continued
Barnett. "but get enough guns to pro.
tect yourselves. You may be victims
In Chicago within fortnight Of such
murders and outrages as have taken
place in East St. Louis. And when
trouble starts let us not hesitate to call
upon our Negro militiamen to defend
u.s."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
DR.. Gray Visits Us

pr Junius Gray pastor OF the
Psalmist Baptist church and Manager
OF the Maryland Voice, toured from
baltimore, to Richmond in his Cos
pei car, Monday, July, is, 1917 in
twelve hours, finding the roads ex.
tremely bad for twenty miles He was
accompanied by his wife Mrs. Fannie
Gray, Rev w. II. Jackson and Miss
Ida Jones, the secretary Of the
Psalmist Church Sunday School. Or.
Gray visited his sick mother Mrs.
Sarah Gray in South Fourth st. Dr..
Gray is an "old Manchester Boy and
the people here welcomed him and his
guests with open arms. While here
the entire party paid a flying visit to
The Planet office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
COLONEL BALLOU PLEASED.

Colonel Ballou expressed himself as
pleased with the courtesy OF the Cham
ber OF Commerce and other visitors
and as being especially gratified at the
excellent showing made by the men,
Only 2bO of the men now candi.
dates for commission have had pre-
Vious military experience. These
were, selected from the most efficient
noncommissioned officers of the four
existing colored regiments Of the reg,
nlar army and are assisting material.
Fly In the training of the raw recruits,
most of them taken from the ranks
Of professional men, school teachers,
college professors, lawyers and bust.
ness men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
CONDEMNS STATE OFFICIALS

Barnett and,A II. Roberts, another
speaker, sponsored resolutions con-
demning Gov. Lowden and other pub
lie officials "laXness of duty" because
the riots took place, and demanding
punishment of the participants in !he
riots.
The fact that the governor let this
mob run its course Is forever black
spot on the executive record Of the
state" said Mr.. Barnett. "The Of
ficer who told the militia not to shoot
should be court martialed and brand
ed q traitor and murdered. I don't
know who Is to blame, but mob is a
mob, and ought to- be dispersed or
killed. s,.
Owe are going to rec.ify this in
some way. The 100000 Of our race.
will not stand for this massacre.
Behind an army go the guerrillas---
looters, towards and thieves. Behind
this riot Is the public defense council,
whose EXAMINATIONS are written with
out consulting a single Negro. They
breathe the same spirit as the mob Of
East St. Louis did. ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21

Mr. f M. Bruce, of Charlotte, N.
g is now employed on the Planets
linotype battery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
SEE METHODS OF TRAINING.

They were also given an oppor-
tunity to see methods employed in
the training Of the candidates for
commissions In the execution or drill
maneuvers and the manual Of arms be-
fore the entire thirteen companies
were marched into the formation for
retreat.
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock the gun
was fired, and the colors lowered as
the First regiment band played = the
Star Spangled Banner The review
following the ceremony was revela,
ton to many OF the visitors who yes.
3telday saw the Negro sol ierssin nc,
tion for the second time! Il s. q N
In tho few weeks OF training they
have made extraordinary progress
and as they marched by. Colonel
Ballou In column OF companies
yesterday there were straight lines,
uniform steps, well poised arms and
erect bearing throughout. 81,
The visitors stood behind the re.
viowtng officer on the north side OF
the parade grounds where they were
able themselves to review the soldiers
as they passed him. '@
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
TROOPS IN REVIEW FOR LOCAL
VISITORS.
Col. Rnllou Entertains Members @
the Chamber Of Commerce.
(Des Moines Register, July II, 1919

Dcs Moines formally visited the Ne.
gro officers training camp at Fort
Des Moines yesterday afternoon, was
entertained by the officers and their
wives anu witnessed the ceremony OF
retreat and a regimental review Of
the thirteen companies.
Forty-f1ve automobiles, carrying
members Of the Chamber Of Commerce,
their wives and families, started from
the Shops building at 4:15 for the
fort. where they were joined by az
many more who had driven out
separately.
Tho visitors, headed by directors
and members Of the military affairs
committee Of tho Chamber Of Com
merce, paraded around the grounds
of the fort, inspecting buildings and
then were received at Clayton hall
by tho officers and their wives.
Light refreshments were served.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-21
HOLD ON TO YOUR GUNS.

Get guns and put them in your
homes Protect yourselves. And let
no black man permit a policeman to
come in and get those guns"
Roberts told his audience that he
hoped "God would demand 100, 900
white lives In the war for each Ne
gro slaughtered in East st. Louis"
L love my race better than my
country he shouted "This country,
under Woodrow Wilson is asking us.to
carry the flag Of democracy to .Eu-
rope. God forbid that we take across
the Atlantic any Of the democracy Of
East st. Louis
TELLS NEGROES TO ORGANIZE
l.. W. Washington, another speaker
told the Negroes to organize.
"The the governor that every Ne
gro in Chicago and Illinois is behind
these resolutions" he said, "and If we
don't get Justice from him, then send
to the President Of the nation"
John Doaiglasson told the audience
to prepare for similar riots in Chicago.
The applause was loud while the
speeches were being made. A plea
was made for contributions to paw
travelling expenses Of Mrs. Ida Well,
Barnet to Springfield to present reso.
lut1ons to Gov. Lowden
The Washington herald., 1917-11-12
Zylano Tooth Paste

will help proper
the
beautifully white 1t helps harden
and More it assists greatly in preserving
and become loose makes the mouth beautiful and the
breath wholesome delightful
its effect 1t gives mouth that thoroughly clean feeling
Large tubes,
The Washington herald., 1917-11-12

Waxed Lunch Paper, the IN.
regular SC packages, 3 for. AVS
Menthol Inhalers, =.
Ioc size ............... ~
Eagle Brand Condensed 10.
Milk ................ xCS
Glycerin Suppositories for o.:
infants and adults. .... A4S
G. Washington Coffee; 7c.
24c, 45c and ............ sOS
Rubber Sponges; regular 25c and
35c qualities; special, H.
Ioc and AJC
Nichols Liquid Court &
Metal Hot-water Bot c10n
les. special at....... C4skC
Enamel Douche Pans; 90.
gray and white; special. ... Joe
S2.oo Sterno Kitchen G. 40
ette; 2 burners; special. 44sfJ
Sterno Canned Heat, 8 for asc.
35c Rubberset Toothbrushes;
guaranteed not to Or
Belladonna Plasters, standard
strength; Ioc; 3 Or
for ..................... Z0C
SOC Liquid Veneers; spe- o..
cial price JfC
The Washington herald., 1917-11-12
Liver Salts

for you liver ailments
or other troubles caused
by faulty liver action.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
YOU'RE BILIOUS! LET
"CASCARETS" LIVEN
LIVER AND BOWELS
Don't stay headachy, consti-
pated, sick, with breath bad
and stomach sour.

Get 10-ccnt box now.
You mer and women who can't ge,
feeling right who nave neadache,
coated tongue. bad taste and foul
breath, dizziness. can't steep. are bill
ious, nervous and upset. bothered with
a sick. gassy, disordered stomach or
have a had cold.
Are you keeping your bowels clean
with Casclrc's, or merely forcing II
rassagcway every :ew days With salts,
cathartic pills or castor oil
Cascarets work while you sleep,
cleanse the stom lch, remove the sour.
LnGiecstcd, fcrmcr'ing food and foul
gases. take the excess bile from tho
liver and carry out of the system all
the constipated waste matter ana
poison in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will straish:en
you out by morning-a 1Q-ccnt box
from any drug store will keep your
stomach sweet liver and bowels reg
uiar, and heal clear for months. Don't
forge. the children. They love Cas-
carets because they taste so )d-never
rripc or sicken. n.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
TWO INJURED WHEN
AUTO STRIKES BUGGY
Buster Howard Taken to Hos
pital Following Collision
on Admiral.

one man was seriously injured and
another slightly hurt when an auto
mobile driven by NJ II. Lowderman
struck buggy driven by Or. j. Dono-
hoo at the corner OF Admiral and
Nanthus few minutes after o'clock
last night. Doctor Donohoo and rus-
ter Howard. who was in the vehicle
with him, were hurled several feet
and Howard was badly cut and
bruised BY the fall. He was rushed in
an ambulance to the oklahoma hos
pital whore II was reported late last
night that his injuries were serious
altho not critical Doctor Donohoo
was only slightly bruised and
scratched.
Lowderpan was driving east on
Admiral and Doctor Donohoo was
coming toward Tulsa AS the machine
came near the buggy II skidded in a
pool of water and struck the front
wheel of the other vehicle. partly up
setting it. The frightened horse ran
away and had not been found late
last night
Doctor Donohoo was returning
from "A call northwest of the city.
Near the fair grounds he picked up
Howard. who was walking toward
Tulsa
The automobile was n livery car
and owned by w. II. Clark. No one
beside Lowderman was in the ma
chine
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
RELIGIOUS CENSUS IS
GIVEN LIVELY START.
Four-Fifths of City Canvassed
by Workers in Spite of
Rain; Finish Today.

In spite of the heavy downpour of
yesterday five hundred workers in
the city-wde religious census visited
and listed information in $40 out OF
go blocks in ten districts Last night
at the tabernacle hundreds of cards
were turned in by workers. who began
in the morning and completed their
work after the rain in the afternoon.
Outlying districts ? and 4 reported
practically finished. Workers in
other districts covered great deal
of territory assigned each hut were
unable to finish yesterday This morn
ing at 9 o'clock workers will again
gather at their respective headquar-
ters and finish the task that is now
more than four-fifths complete.
Captains and pastors are anxious to
complete the canvass because of its
value to the church life Of the city.
These leaders will he at the headquar'
ters of the respective districts this
morning to direct the workers
District No. /. with A. Earnsberger
as captain, will again meet at the
Tigert Memorial church and receive
assignments. District No. .. under
c. $. Edwards, reports its work prac
tically complete. District No. will
meet Reverend Siler and Reverend
Pack ut Grace NJ. T.. church. District
No. 4, under +. l.. Sutherland, had
completed all but two blocks of the
large district in the vicinity of Ken
DAN college. In district No. s the
ladies of the Orcutt NJ T.. church
have undertaken to finish the can
Vass under the direction Of capt. r.
G.. Cunningham ana Reverend Riley,
pastor OF that church In district No
6 A. II. Bull. captain. and Reverend
Floyd viii meet the workers this
morning at the Central Park station
and finish the canvass of that district
District No. Z. under j. NJ. Hall. has
several blocks to complete this morn
ing and Will meet workers at the
First Presbyterian church. District
No y, under J. ID. Render and Revcr
end Abel will meet workers at the
First NJ Il. church. In district .
workers will meet Capt. n. J. Gubser
and Rev. w. r. Scott to complete the
canvass of this section. Many more
were found in this district
than had been estimated by the com
mittee
Many workers who worked yester
today. Those who were unable
to meet their assignments yesterday
are planning to meet their respective
captains today and complete the
work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
The New Baby

To the expectant mother the coming
Of the new baby should be an event
of great joy. She should be bright
and happy. A cheerful frame of mind
will influence her coming baby's entire
future life.
Thousands Of mothers for the past
fifty years have used Mothers
Friend" This preparation has soft
ening, penetrating effect on the alb
dominal muscles. The period before
childbirth is made mu;h easier Much
Of the pain is avoided at the crisis.
Mothers Friend" is safe prep
aration. 1t has won the highest re-
gard of all mothers who have used i.
and is a prescription of noted doc
tor. Get bottle from your druggist
today. Apply it night and morning.
A valuable book containing some
thing every mother should know has
been prepared for users Of Mothers
Friend" II is free. Write Bradfield
Regulator Company, Dept. N,l55
Atlanta. Ga, today for this book
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
Lemons Beautify!
Make Quarter Pint
Of Lotion, Cheap

What gill or woman hasn't heard
Of lemon juice to remove complexion
hlemishcs: to bleach the skin and to
tring out the roses tre freshness and
the hid6er beauty? But lemon jIioc
alone is acid, therefore irritating, and
should re mixed with orchard white
this way Strain through a fine cloth
the Juice of two fresh lemons into a
bottle containing about three ounces
of orchard white, then shake well and
you have n whole quarter pint of skin
and complexion lotion ut about the
cost one usually pays for n small ia"
of ordinary cold cream. Be sure to
strain TIE lem On juice so nc pulp gets
into the bottle, then this lotion Will
remain pure and fresh for months.
" hen applied daily to the face. neck,
arms and hands II should help to
bleach, clear. sm oUthen anc belutify
the skin.
Any druggist will supply three
ounces OF orchard white at very little
cost and the grocer mas the lemons.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-20
HOLD WIRELESS OPERATOR
Charge Louisiana Man Received Mes
sagcs From Ships at Sea.

LAKE CHARLES, La, April 10
w. Kicker. 81 years of age, station
agent for the Kansas City Southern
railroad at Smythe Junction, thirty
miles north of Lake Charles is under
arrest here today pending investiga-
ton of charges of operating a wire
less telegraph plant near his station.
Kicker will be turned over to tho
United States marshal at Shreveport.
The two poles of the plant, about
seventy-five feet high, We're discov-
cred in rine forest near the railroad
station by Calcasieu parish authori-
ties. Ricker's father said the plant
had been in operation several months
and that his son had taken messages
from Beaumont. Port Arthur, New
Orleans and from vessels in the gulf,
but all messages had been destroyed.
Yesterday the father said, his son
had begun dismantling the plant.