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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
TAG DAY lNOR w. w. I. HOME.

Saturday. June s will be tag day
Of the w. w. !. Home and Nursery,
1513.1515 Taylor street. This home
reached it's tenth years work May
%. 1896 have been cared for In the
home, with improved conditions. The
work is transient and done on the
cottage plan. 1913, the main build
ing for children and 1915 is the boys
dormitory.
The Community House, 1924 Tay-
lor street is under the same manage
ment. This Is temporary home for
women who work out and who go
from their places Of work to the hos
pital. When they are convalescent
and are dismissed homeless and pen
niless and nowhere to work we care
for them until they are strong
enough and can secure work.
The most Of these are widowed
mothers Of the children in our home.
Can you see why they should not be
helped? Lend hand.
Any donation will be gladly re-
ceived. Boulevard 3209-J. r. Vio-
let Crawford, founder and manager.
Our only support is voluntary con-
tributfons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
MAJOR J. Il. SPINGARN is NOW A
MEMBER OF THE GENERAL
STAFF or THE ARMY.

Major ]. e. Spingarn, chairman of
the board Of directors Of the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, who until recently
has been in command Of a battalion
OF the 311th Infantry, has been
transferred to the General Staff of
the Army, and will be stationed on
Washington for the next three or
four months. He then hopes to be
assigned to service overseas.
We learn that he is delighted with
the progress OF the colored officers
who graduated from the training
camp at Fort Des Moines, and during
his stay In Washington he will
doubtless be able to render additional
service to the colored soldier.
Major Spingarn brother, Captain
Arthur b. Spingarn, who Is also a
director Of the National Association,
is connected with the Sanitary Corps
OF the Army, and has done excellent
work In connection with the camps
in which there are colored troops.
Another brother, Lieutenant S. Spin
garn, is stationed at Camp Joseph f.
Johnston, Florida.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
COLORE-D MAN
BRUTALLY MUIR
DERE.D BY WHIT C.
MAN I'M VIRGINIA.

Tho white people in particular ana
the colored people in general Of New
Kent and Hanover counties are much
wrought up over the cOld-bloodcd
murder Of Il colorcd man. named
Eddie johnson by Il white man
named George Hewitt. with many
aliases.
The facts briefly summed up are
us follows:
On the night Of October 10, 1917,
George Hewitt alias James Green
hired Eddie Johnson TO take him
from Mr.. II. II. Richards farm in New
Kent county to Mr.. John Congcrs'
house in Hanover county. where he,
Hewitt was boarding. Upon arriV-
ing at MIR. Congers' house, Hewitt
left Johnson in the buggy short
distance from the house. went in and
procured Il shot gun and lantern, toll
ing Conger that he and several rove
nue. officers were going to raid a
moonshinc still.
He returned to the buggy and
Conger heard it driven away Four
days later Johnsons body was found
concealed in n clump OF briers about
n half-mile from Conger's house and
the same day Johnson's horse was
found in Richmond where 1t had been
sold. Hewitt, in the meantime, left
for parts unknown.
The citizens immediately after the
murder was discovered, subscribed
500 90 as n reward for the appre-
hension Of Hewitt and later increased
this amount to $500. 90. Hewitt was
arrested In Queen Anne county, Mary
land, April 81 and will be tried SeD-
Ilembep Ii NJ Hanover Court ESu6e !.
The people of this section are so
much interested in this case that
they have employed Mr.. Leith S.
Bremner to assist the commonwealth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
REV. JOHN JASPER MEMORIAL
EXERCISES.

The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist
Church is making arrangements for
impressive memorial exercises at
Woodland Cemetery, July 4. 1918,
upon the occasion Of the birthday Of
the late Rev. John Jasper, whose
remains were recently removed from
Hams Cemetery in Barton Heights
TO the beautiful new cemetery ada
cent to Mechan:csvillc Turnpike.
The committee OF arrangements,
consisting Of Deacon Joe Myers and
Deacon Quinn Shelton, with Brother
y. w. Parham, chairman, has been
augmented with other committees
that are working faithfully to make
the affair success. Leading divines
have been invited and have consented
to take part in the exercises. Tho
granite shaft will be removed and
vii he in position by that time. Con-
tractor ]. Henry Brown is in charge
Of the removal.
Arrangements are also being made
to remove the granite shaft over the
late Rev. w. w. Browne, former
Grand Worthy Master Of the Grand
Fountain, United Order of True Re-
formers. His grave in Woodland
has been turfed and is now the CEN
ter OF interest. Rev. James II.
Holmes remains and those Of his
family, deceased, are just across the
roadway from those of Rev. Browne.
The florist has set out the most
beautiful assortment Of flowers in the
flower beds at the intersection Of all
Of the roads at Woodland Cemetery.
Rev. ]. Andrew Bowler and his fam
lily are the latest purchasers OF lots
in Woodland. Mr.. N. WI. Bouldin
has purchased two lots and Mr.. w.
w. Gee one and a half on the main
driveway. DR.. Allen and Mrs. Louisa
Allen had placed a handsome marble
monument on their section last week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
DANVIIIIE NEWS.

Danville, Va, June 4.-The West.
moreland High Sc hool held it's closing
exercises at the Ridge Street Taber-
nacle, Monday evening. The grad
uating class was one OF the largest
in the history Of the school. Thirty
five received the hOnor3 of the school.
The diplomas we're presented by
Rev. Cleveland Hall, d. d., (white).
The presents received by the grad
yates were many and handsome.
The memorial exercises were held
at the Loyal Street Baptist Church
last Thursday. Rev. J. r. Cooper,
pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church
vas the speaker Of the occasion. A
linc Of march was formed and the
citizens naraded to the National Gem
'etery. Mr.. r. d. Coles, the chief
marshal had things well under con-
troll. Buford's Band added much to
the occasion.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary e. Lewis
took place at the Trinity Baptist
Church last Wednesday. Rev. s. e.
Banks officiated.
Danville is proud to welcome home
her sons and daughters who for the
last eight months have been labor
ing to equip themselves in the various
schools and colleges for higher and
nobler lives.
Mr.. J. NJ. Colson, of Richmond, Va.
is in the city looking alter the in
terests Of the Richmond Beneficial
Insurance Company.
Mrs. Cordelia Quinn, Of Phila-
delphia has again been called to this
city on account Of the illness OF her
mother.
Mrs. Julia Hagan, Of Goldsboro,
N. G. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. C.. G..
Reid, OF Monroe street.
Mrs. Sarah II. Williams left Sat
urday for Christiansburg, Va. where
she will appear in a recital.
Mr.. Charles Dunston, OF Camp
Lee spent Sunday in the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

REV. J. Sturgeon Johnson and
family have gone to visit their coun-
try home in Essex county, Va.
Mr.. Silas Green, Of Lynchburg, Va.
spent a few days in the city this
week with his daughter, Mrs. Mar
teal Walker.
Rev. Fred Gray, Of Ballsville, Va.
was in the city this week and called
on us.
Rev. A. S. George, OF Surry, Va.
called on us this week.
Mrs. Elvira Nash, Of Philadelphia,
and Miss Pauline Johnson, Of Wash
ington are visiting the city and are
stopping at the residence OF Mr.. j.
E. Coy, in South Richmond.
Joint Queens Rally, at the City
Auditorium, June 10, by Mt. Vernon
and River View Baptist Churches,
under auspices Of Willing Workers
Club. a great pageant-~next Mon
day night. Don't miss it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
COIOItiID PEOPLE IN MONTGONI-
ERY COUNTY CONTRIBUTE
OVER $4,000 TO THE
RED CROSS.

Montgomery Co., Va, Juno In
tho recent Red Cross Drive the work
among colored people was organized
under the direction of .E. A. Long,
Principal of the Christiansburg In
duStrial Institute and the sum OF
1899. 90 was contributed by the col
ored people of the county. The
amounts contributed came from
places as follows:
Christiansburg---C. j. Wartman,
Mrs. Agnes Jenkins, and James w.
Lester, captains. $231.2O.
Observation-Disclosures Mays, cap
tain, 1854 SIS.
hawsville--Ferd N. Robertson,
Charles Price, captains, $90.75.
Rincr (Rough-and-Ready) - Mrs.
Hattie Dobbins. captain, $3.50.
Elliston-Rey. w. M. Taylor, cap
tain, 5000.
South Radford-Mrs. Mary Julia
Jones, captain, $17.90.
Total amount raised, $4,000.
This Is not by any means the first
time colored people have contributed
to the Red Cross and similar charities
but it is the first time any organized
effort has been made by them to keep
their contributions separate from
"n1te peoples. Ine county as a
whole was apportioned $4,000 as its
part Of the Hundred Million Dollars
asked for, and the colored people
were asked to raise $500 as their
share, which they exceeded by $50.
AS first effort in organized char
ity the showing reflects great credit
upon our colored population and is
a strong indication Of the loyalty
which they bear to the cause in which
the Nation Is now engaged.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

ANTlONY--m loving memory OF
my dear son. Rev. William Anthony,
who died June 10, 1917:
One year ago you left us,
How often we miss your loving
face,
But you left us to remember
None on earth could take your
place.
happy home we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still,
But death has left lonesomcness
The world can never l,l
His busy hands are folded.
His work on earth is done;
beautiful life is ended,
His crown in Heaven is won.
Devoted Mother, Wife and
Children.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
Miss Ida Il. jones' Stay.

Miss Ida r. Jones, Winston-Salem,
N. c., student at Hartshorn Memorial
College, has been the guest Of DR..
and Mrs e. r. Jefferson. TOO North
First street. Miss Jones Is tho ac-
comp!ished daughter Of DR.. and Mrs.
John w. Jones. DR.. Jones enjoys
a very extensive practice and is the
Grand Chancellor of the lGrand Lodge
X. Of p. Of North Carolina and has
been for eight years.
Miss Jones is very popular with the
young social set and has made many
fond friends. She left Friday for
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
PORTRAIT or MRS. BOWSER is
PRES ENTID TO THE BOYS
REFORMATORY

Broad Neck, Va, June 3.---On last
Sunday, June 2, a handsome large
portrait Of Mrs. Rosa d. Bowser was
presented to the Reformatory on be-
half OF Baker Mothers Club and
other friends OF Richmond.
Mrs. Bowscr raised the first money.
$4,000, contributed to this institution
by colorcd people, at the Sunday
School Convention, in Danville. Va.
and assisted Hon. John II. Smytho
in soliciting funds in Richmond.
Through her influence DR.. Frizelle,
late President Of Hampton Institute,
induced Mr.. G. p, Huntington to fin
ish the payment on that handsome
piece of 1881 acres Of land, so that
our unfortunate colored youth could
be helped to start life again and not
be placed with hardened criminals in
jails and the State penitentiary.
The portrait was beautifully pre-
sented by her grandson, little James
Oswald Bowscr to Mrs. J. H.. Black
speech in well.choscn words in honor
OF Mrs. Rosa d. Bowser. She stated
also that Mr.. William NJ. Adams had
at the closing Of the Richmond Night
Schools, designated Mrs. Bowser as
Mother OF the Night Schools
Mrs. Bowscr has served both old
and young along all avenues. Good
and long life and blessings were
wished by all. Mr.. ~. ]. Edwards,
the President and Prof Bowsman
heartily welcomed the visitors Mr..
J. II. Blackwell responded. Remarks
we're made by Miss NJ. l.. Chiles and
others. Miss Alice Smith recited
nicely.
The boys showed fine training and
discipline and the condition OF the
twenty-five buildings and well-kcpt
grounds were highly complimentary
to Mr.. Thomas J. Edwards and his
corps OF assistants.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
MATE OF COLE TELLS
Of SINKING ON THE
JERSEY COAST
THOUGHT U-BOAT AMERICAN
UNTIL GRUFE COMMAND TO
LAY TO- CAME.

New York. June 3.--"I've been at
sea a good many years, but was
rover so scared in my life as when
that b.c0min' U-boat popped up and
tOiic' = gun at us and hlaZcd away"
This was the way First Mate
Hohert Lathiace. Of the schooner
'dw"rl II. Colo, today described his
feelings when the schooner was sunk
U-hoat srvcnty.tivc miles south
1st of the Highlands Sunday after
Don.
Lathi2ce, who speaks with a pro-
"ounccd Southern accent, despite his
aim 70 East Boston as his home
arrived at tho Office of the United
states shipping commissioner at the
Battery this afternoon Oh board Il
rescue steamer with Captain IL. G..
NcwcOmbe and eleven members of
the crew
1--WE were loafing along at about
three knots continued the first mate
about four o'clock yesterday after
noon. Nobody was thinking OF u
boats when somebody spots somethm'
black about mile to port.
Every day up to yesterday we
saw lots OF patrols, but not one was
in sight yesterday, so when this black
thing looms up l says, Hell, says |.
now l know why there amt no pa
trolls. The subs Is working for them
eve had our flags flying so they'd
see ! was American, but the first
signal we got was lay to; were
coming aboard
-" Amt that just like them darned
naval reserves, says |, all gold lace,
Abnt thcy don't know nothin' ABOUT
.hn - - -.
set. tellin who we are and now
they're comm aboard to look us over
anyhow
We'll, sir, the next signal we got
almost keeicd me over.
We're Germans. it read, and so
they was.
Let's beat it, says one Of our
follows. t'Wherc to?' says |. There
STINT no wind
The Dutchmcn didn't seem to like
the way we was heayin' to, so they
plunkcd shot across our bows. Then
n good looking officer comes over to
us in a small boat with bunch Of
armed men. lie sure was n pretty
duck, that officer, and he had n gun
that would impress anyone.
You're nice loollin'-' says one
OF my men.
i nc ONlccf looked at MN ana
kinder quiet like said: '"Thatll be
about ALL and it was. His English
was good.
HE asked for the captain, and
when Captain Newcombe spoke up he
says, You've got just ten minutes to
get away; Pm going to sink you
We didn't need ten: we made it in
five.
They let us go below and get our
stuff, but most of us didn't bother
about our buds; we made for the
boats, for fear those fellows watches
might be wrong.
I'VE rowed straight for the Jersey
shore. We could see some of the
Dutchmen going below decks on the
Cole and then comm up and maxim
for the U.boat in their own boat.
Then there came an awful explosion
the old Cole began to go down.
when the Cole began to sink the
Uboat submerged and we didn't see
her again, but there was another sub
lying about three miles off while this
fellow was attending to us. He
sighted smndge of smoke way off
on the horizon and made toward it.
The last we saw OF him he was still
going after the smoke"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

connecticut gave during tho year
aEont twenty thousand dollars to tho
institution.
twenty-five members of tho pres.
cnt student body and about forty
former graduates and students and
a member Of the faculty arc in tho
Army. Two first licutonants ana
othcr commissioned and non commits
stoned officers have been supplied by
the institution General improve
mehts and enlarged student body are
other features of the year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brown an
nonnce the marriage OF their sister,
Estelle Althea Christian to Mr.. Bur
rel l.. Jackson, Monday, April s.
1918. Richmond, Virginia.
at nome Thursday, June 20, 1918,
1873 North Fourth street, eight to
eleven p. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mrs. Mary e. Harris announces the
marriage OF her daughter, Miss Mar
guerite l.. to Mr.. George l.. Robinson,
Jr., which was solemnized in West
Philadelphia, March %, 1913. Re-
ception Wednesday evening, June 10,
1918 at the home Of his aunt, Lena
Coleman. 40 Winona avenue, Ger
mantown, Pa. All friends are in
Vited. Mr.. and Mrs. M. Philips,
caterers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
God Medal Lost.

y gold medal was lost last Sunday
&ftoru0on, between the New Baptist
Church and Trinity Baptist Church.
1t contained the words: "WcSlcy
O. Graves, compliments OF the Trim
ity Baptist Church Choir"
Finder u ease return TO Mrs. Ida
Taylor, 6OT Crouch street. Reward
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

Miss Lafon Cogbill, OF 200 West
21st street, South Richmond, was
rendered a birthday party last Tues
day night at her home, by her cousin,
Mr.. Linwood Eggleston. The guest
were many and all heartily enjoyed
themselves
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
BOARD FOR CHILDREN.

Country Board for small children.
Plenty Of milk, fruit and vegetables.
Children will be given mothers
care. MRS. ROSE J. SCOTT, Ora
gonville, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
IN MlINIORINNI.

Rev. DR.. w. ".
Anthony, the late
pastor Of Zion
Baptist Church,
South Richmond,
Va. OF which Dcn-
Sampson Cook is
chairman and
Dca. Daniel b.
Glenn is clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
FINALS AT THE
VIRGINIA THEO-
LOGICAL SEMI
NARY g. COLLEGE

Lynchburg, Va, June 1.-THE
"nal3 at Virginia Theological Sem
mary and College began Friday, May
2ith with Glass Day Exercises and
ended May 2&th with Commencement.
The Class Day Exercises were held
Ill the open air on the Campus before
hundreds of visitors, parents. trus-
tees and friends, that ASSEMBLE ed for
tho occasion.
Tho Baccalaurcate services were
held in College Chapel. Sunday, May
26th. 500 o'clock. Rev. w. b.
Reed, ID. d., Hartford, Conn. pastor
Of Shiloh Baptist Church, preached
the sermon. DR.. Reeds text WAS
taken from l Kings POLL. subject:
Gods Challenge to Trained Lead
ers."
DIR. Reed in Il very effective way
emphasized tho need OF Christian
leadership. The three topics dis
cuSsed were: First, Mans extremity
IS Gods opportunity. Second, Lead.
crs Invested of visions of Christian
leadership, and, Third. Efficient ser
vice of to-day will stand the test of
tomorrow.
An audience that more than taxed
the spacious Chapel, heard DR.. Reed
ably in this very excellent sermon.
Leaders, Christian, political and
military were discussed; their the
cries ana practices, their successes
and failures were reviewed, the ele-
mcnt In their lives that merited and
gained success and the weakness
that courted failure and In some in
stances disaster. DR.. Reed urged
the class to follow the leadership OF
the Holy Spirit and to strive to rem
dor humble Christian service.
Tuesday evening the Commences
ment exercises were held and the
honor graduates spoke. Miss Ora w.
Womack delivered tho valedictory
for the Teacher Training Glass: Miss
b. Helen kelsor. for the Academic.
Miss Ruth Stieff and Mr.. Reginald
II. Chisholm delivered the salutatory
for the Teacher Training and Aca-
demic Classes, respectively. The
College speakers were Messrs. NJ. c.
Allen, r. \. Arthurs and J. w. Meg
ginson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

This brought to close the thirtieth
and possibly the most eventful year
in the history OF the school. The
faculty has been enlarged by four
members, giving a teaching force Of
nineteen. A new modernly equipped
100000 dining hall has been
erected. The Colored Baptists OF
Virginia, District Of Columbia, Penn
sylyania, New Jersey, New York and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

THESE FORTY YEARS.
(MAY %, 1919
BY LUCIAN 'B. WATKINS.

BY LUCIAN D. WATKINS.
These forty years Of sun and rain
Have schooled me for Lies stress and strain:
Have trained my hayward soul to sight
Faiths bcckoning visions. light on light;
Have taught my heart how to obtain
The halowcd laugh that lghtcns pain,
10 End each loss deep poarlcd with gain
I've lived my straightforward my fight
These forty years.
'What | have writtcn' must remain
Whate'or its glory or its stain-~
Lord of the Future and the Right
Help nc live nobly height On height,
For each lost moment spent in vain
These forty years!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
DIR. DUBOIS, THE SPEAKER

The Commencement speaker was
Dr. w. E. b. Dubois, Editor of The
Crisis. New York. He poke on, "The
New Democracy" He spoke OF the
phases of democracy known to tho
world prior to the present world
cataclysm and emphasized the fact
that the new democracy that is to
follow the cessation Of the war, will
be an industrial democracy.
The man who works will be the
man who votes, said the speaker, and
then the voter will see to it that
right opportunities are given for the
education OF his children, their pro.
lection and occupation. That the
State will. in greater way, care for
the unfortunate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
WAR TEACHES LESSONS.

DR.. Dubois stated that this war is
teaching us of our unlimited posi-
bilities and resources and when it is
over we will know what we can do
and do it. Before the war there were
certain things we felt that we could
not do for ourselves, said he, but we
will no longer believe such. He
graphically outlined the growth and
ideals Of the modern governments
and told Of the underlying causes
leading up to the present world
catastrophe, assuring his hearers that
stemmed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08

home in the "Old North State" with
many pleasant recollections of her
brief stay in the city Oh the James,"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-06-08
MADE PROFOUND IMPRESSION

DR.. Dubois made a profound i'm
preston upon his vast audience, APP
pearing as he did at the very best
advantage. Hundreds OF visitors
were here from all sections of Vir-
ginia and other States to witness the
exercises and to hear one Of the
ripest scholars and foremost men of
the times. Men and women in all
ranks and professions heard him.
president Woods delivered the
diplomas and degrees. There we're
thirteen graduates, representing Col
lege, Theological, Academic and
Teacher Training departments. Three
M. G. Allen, Danville, Va, r. A.
Arthurs, Philadelphia, ]. w. Meggin-
son, Lynchburg, Va, finished from
College and were awarded the B. A.
degree.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-07

viii '"rivc in New York, as /, haS been
suggested that they stop ct ilepcwcIl
Narrcmtom aad NtcNondrir on their re-
turn ;rip. Although it could not t.,
1"iimitely learned whorc The onccrt
expected 20 be stationed lr the future.
:, is probable that they WIN DC as.
signed t. TIC Philadelphia district.
When "silcd if they fclt tina, ;hc
campaign in ;hia city had proved rs
successful as had bccm anticipated the
officers stated ti;tt III" results had
been most gratifying. ,ud jho; 80 70 =
crafts was considered 4. most salts
factory showing. csncci1llv when it is
considered now thorou"hv this field
had already hcrr covered. They also
spoke in terms Of tho highest prs ice
Of Tho resistance that h@t hncu ci.c,.
;h- work h" various citizens OF Eich-
m"nd, laying rar;icnlar, cinrhas,'s u:.on
til" splendid co-operajiou ct the Eici-
mond CHARTER Of the Fed ,,rosy