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Heavy With Sorrow

AS our hearts are heavy with sor-
row, and filed with sympathy and
love, for our co-worker, in his hour
of sore trial, we therefore direct him
to the ever Astounding grace and
tender care of the Heavenly Father,
who is able to comfort him.
We direct that copy of this letter
be sent to our co-worker, Mr.. Arm
stead Washington, and be spread upon
the minutes of the Executive Com
nlttee and Board of Directors.
Done by the order of the Board of
Directors of,
SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF
VA, INC,
JAS. T. CARTER, President.
Attested by B. L. JORDAN, Secretary
Richmond, Va.
Oct. 2S, 1927.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
St. Luke Worker

Richmond, Va, Oct. 20, 1927.
WHEREAS, it has pleased an ALI
Wise Providence for the third time in
this year to send the great Reaper
Death in our Council Chamber and
remove from our midst another of our
most honored and beloved members
in the person of sister Gertrude l..
Washington who departed this life
Thursday morning October n, 1927,
few minutes after ten o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

Mr.. Joseph Crosby of Chicago has
organized the Boys General Assembly
with branches throughout the country,
We have read carefully the Constitu-
ton, Bylaws and Manual and 1t IS
complete in every particular and des-
tined to fill long-felt want among
the boys of this country. Write to Mr..
Crosby, General Commander, 1913
West Lake St., Chicago ILL.,, for full
information.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

An Afro-American Fair was held
November $40 by the Northern Neck
Progressive Association at the new
fair grounds on the highway between
Lancaster C. H. and KilmarnOck, Va.
1t was a success DR.. NJ. E. Morris IS
President, A. T. Wright, Secretary
and L. r. Flemings, Manager. An in
vitation was extended to the Planet,
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EMns
'' AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Goodwill Baptist Church, 410
u. Monroe Street Is q new unit to the
Baptist Church. with q very broad
program. Rev. W. r. Ball. pastor
invites the public and his many
friends to worship Sunday. Novem
Der 20, ar $3.50 A NJ. and P. M.
Communion LIST Sundays, $3.50 P. NJ.
Sunday School, 1890 A. N. Special
nude All are invited,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

VIRGINIA:
In the Law and Equity Court of the
City Of Richmond, the 5th day of No
vember, 1927.
Mary j. Carpenter ..............,.-.Plaintitf
against
Fred Carpenter .....,. Defendant
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond
of matr;nony, by The Plaintiff, from
the Defendant, or the ground of de-
sertion for more than three years.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed chat the defendant is not a
resident Of the State of Virginia, it is
ordered that he appear here within
ten days, after due publication of this
order and do what may be necessary
to protect his interest herein.
A Copy-Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
By E. NJ. EDWARDS, D. c.
]. E. BYRD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Had Many Virtues

l. Taht her virtues were worthy
Of emulation by all.
2. That we the members of Free
Will Council No. 176. I. o. Of st.
Luke deeply deplore the loss OF our
most highly esteemed leader. We feel
that place has been made vacant
in our Council that cannot be filled.
8. That while we bow in humble
submission to the will of Almighty
God, who is too wise to err and too
just to be unkind, we extend to her
devoted hushans and family our heart
felt sympathy in their hour of sad
bereavement.
a. That we will find consolation in
the hope of seeing our sister again.
S. That copy of these resolutions
be kept in our Council Chamber and
p copv sent to her family.
DONE BY THE ORDER OF FREE
WILL COUNCIL NO. 176,
I. o. of st. Luke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

WILL GIVE THEE A GROWN OF
LIFE" The speaker stated that he
had known the deceased since boy
hood, and, at one time, was pupil
of hers when she was a teacher in
the public schools for twenty (2O)
years.
The deceased was the wife of
Deacon Armistead Washington of
Second Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

You may say what you will, but
Kelley Miller of Howard University,
Washington, D. c., is one of the leaa-
ing outstanding characters in this
country and in his particular field OF
critical endeavor in dealing with the
great public questions concerning US
and everybody else, in the language
of the humorist he is "all by myself"
This fact has been emphasized in MS
recent analysis and discussion OF the
debate between Alain Leroy Locke
and Lathrop Stoddard in the October
Forum upon the subject, "Can Amer
lea absorb the Negro"
DR.. Miller says:
Granting that there is to be uItl-
mate amalgamation, the consumma-
ton is plainly too remote to affect
present day programs and policies.
The influences and forces now ar work
are trending too strongly in the oppo-
site direction. Nor can we predict any
change that will materially alter this
tendency, unless, perchance we still
be':cvc i miracles.
Then 10 facetiously concludes:
Will the reader please remember
that am not eSsaying to deal in Ill
Inmates? l suppose that in two thou
sand years from now, if social chaos
does not Illustrate things, the residu-
airy denizens of this nation will be one
in physical feature and social har-
mony. But before the Negro thus be-
comes one with the great white body
physical and social, he will first be-
com one with himself. When this uIti-
mate physical and social amalgama-
ton takes place, if it ever does: it
viii come noiselessly and unobtrusive-
"; but like the Kingdom of Heaven,
it will not come with observation.
We take it though that he is dodg-
ing the issue and he does not accept
as conclusive observations that the
white race will absorb the colored
races. Still, we take it that his mild
conclusion that the subject deals with
a condition or solution too far in the
future is born of commonsense, which
is closely akin to wisdom. Selah.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

The object of this suit is to obtain
divorce from the bonds of matr;-
mony for the plaintiff, from the de-
PENDANT, upon the ground of will
full desertion or abandonment Of the
plaintiff by the defendant for more
than three years.
And an affidavit having been
made and filed, that the said de-
PENDANT is not resident of the State
of Virginia, and that his last known
postoffice address was 1854 West 18th
Street, Brooklyn, New York. 1t is,
therefore, ordered that the said de-
PENDANT do appear here within ten
days after the due publication of this
order, and do what may be necessary
TO protect his interest in this suit.
Teste:
S. L. FARRAR,
Clerk.
A Copy-Teste:
S. L. FARRAR,
Clerk.
j. SAM'L PARRISH,
For Complainant
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
MRS. GERTRUDE l..
WASHINGTON.
Continued from page u
teacher of the Sunday School.
A Tnnrhinn Sernnan

Solo Swing Low SWEET
CHARIOT" was rendered by Mrs.
Elizabeth Cobbs.
A touching sermon was heard from
Rev. Joseph Arlington, his text being
End Revelation 2-10: "BE THOU
FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH, and I
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Led the Forces

Several years ago when leader
was needed (as in all organized
forces) to marshall our forces to raise
extra funds to aid in spreading the
Kingdom of God on earth, it was she
who willingly took this task, saying:
'I'll do my best" and for several sue
cessive years when the task was
thrust upon her, she even said, III
you can use me to do" -.
In July, 1927, when the Master had
laid the hand of affection upon her
a visit was made in reference to this
matter, she sent word that she would
not be able to assume leadership but
would do her best among those she
could reach. This was done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

Nicely furnished rooms by the day
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Active and Jealous

She was always active and Jealous
in her work as sister; ever ready to
succor to the needy and distressed Of
the fraternity; prompt to advance in,
terest of the Order, wise in counsel
and fearless in action, we shall miss
her. To her husband and the mem
bers Of the family we mourn with you
in this sad hour, but can only conf
mend you to God who doeth all things
well. Lean on him and he will
strengthen you.
Servant of God, well done,
Rest for thy new employ,
The battles fought,
The victory won,
Enter thy Masters JOY"
Done by order of:
Victoria H., of Ruth, No. $500, G.
U. o. of o. F.
Sister Mary Christie, M. N. G.
Sister Ruth o. Deane, w. R.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Frank in Convictions

She was always very frank in her
convictions, for those who came In
personal contact with her, were never
lost to know whether she was for or
against a movement.
Altho' absent from US for months,
we had looked forward for her return,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

but God knew best.
Peace be to her ashes.
SECOND BAPT. SUNDAY SCHOOL
DR.. M. B. Jones, Supt.,
Emma l.. Bailey, Secty.
Expression of Sympathy and
Coincidence
by
Officers and Board of Directors
SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF
VIRGINIA, INC.
on the death of Mrs. Gertrude L..
Washington, beloved wife of our
Vice-President, Mr.. Armstead Wash
ington.
The Officers and Directors of the
Southern Aid Society of Virginia,
Inc, having been deeply moved by the
sad news of the death of Mrs. Ger
trude L. Washington, beloved wife of
the Vice-President, Mr.. Armstead
Washington, which said death occurr-
Cd Thursday, October 81, 1927:
We, therefore, record in our minutes
of our Executive Committee and
B )ard Of Directors, the following ex-
pressions of our sympathy and con-
dolence, and as tribute to her men,
DRY:
An lrretrievable Loss
Realizing that our Vice-President
has sustained an irrerievable loss in
the death of his beloved wife, Mrs.
Gertrude L. Washington, we will
share with him, hissorrows, because
he is our brother and fellow co-worker.
We extend to him our deepest SYM
pathy and with him bow in humble sub
mission to the will of the Father of
all, who is too wise to err and whose
Judgment is always exercised in the
interest of his people.
A brilliant mind, splendid co-part-
ner, a conscientious christian worker
and real companion has passed from
active scenes of life to a greater life
beyond the seas, where her brilliance
will blend with that Of Angels above.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Household of Ruth

Richmond, Va, October 20, 1927.
"God moves in mysterious ways,
His wonders to perform,
He plants his footsteps on the seas,
And rides upon the storm"
The angel of death has once more
visited our Household and taken from
our chamber our most faithful, be-
loved and earnest worker in the per-
son of Sister Gertrude l.. Washington.
Our household shall certainly miss her
for her presence will be forever missed
and her untiring work will ever be
lasting to our memory. Yet, at the
time we regret that our sister has
left US, it also leaves US the most
comfortable assurance that she is hap
pier than our fondest. hopes, wishes
and care could have made her, which
must enable us to support the re-
mainder of years which it shall please
God to allot us here without murmur-
ing or discomfort and quicken our en-
deavors to prepare ourselves to follow
to that happy place where our dear
sister has labored to go.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

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Second Baptist Church Choir, heard
with profound sorrow of the death of
Sister Gertrude l.. Washington, who
departed this life, Thursday, October
q, 1927; and, as an expression of
our grief we offer the following:
| A Sweet Singer
A sweet singer, who, for many
years, served the Second Baptist
Church and cheered many that were
sad by singing Gods praises. AS time
passes on we will never forget how
she would seemingly lose herself in
that impressive anthem:
90 Beautiful Land of Zion."
And now she has reached that land
of which she sang, and has Joined that
Angelic Choir above to sing forever
more.
Gates Open
We extend to the bereaved family
our heartfelt sympathy and commend
them to our Heavenly Father, who
doeth all things well.
o gates that open free to all
Who do the Fathers will,
20 portals open wide for me
And bid my fears be still.
I would not seek for earthly joys,
When there awaits for me,
The hope of brighter joys above,
Through all eternity.
Done by order of Second Baptist
Church Choir:
Mrs. Savilla Briggs, Diractress.
Mrs. Mary Hopson, President.
Mrs. Hattie Lacks, Vice-President
! Mr. Willie Hopkins, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19
Church Choir's Tribute

Richmond, Va, October 20, 1927.
We, the Officers and Members Of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-11-19

J. SAM'L PARRISH,
For Complainant.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
of Queen

fhse County is going to be chosen Queen of the Fair
f N many beautiful girls in the contest and the
beSSfoWned at the Grand Ball to be given in her
Prium on Wednesday night September %, the first
fayors, flowers and decorations s-don't miss this
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
bits !

- the way Of Farm Products, Fruits and Flowers,
b @SEducational Exhibit. See the elaborate Auto
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ratons daily Of the great advancement in electrical
farmers.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
sports zRids I'm ce@52g,,

cattle are trained to "do their stuff''-but real
ing typical of the frontier days Of the Southwest.
DO in prizes will be offered for the best in CALF
IL DOGGING, STEER RIDING, GOAT ROPING,
PONY RACES, COW GIRL HORSE RACES,
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-09-25
lie Races

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24
Bootleg " 4 R
ON ALDEHOL
By international News servic.

BY international News Service
Bootleggers have started scien
tific attack against the Govern.
ment's alcohol denaturing formulate
Reports to the Treasury today
showed that "higher-ups" of the
rum trust have made flattsrine
offers to commercial chemists in
New York for a formula which will
remove aldehol. non-poisonous de-
naturant from industrial alcohol
convert 1t into a basis for genuine
imported and pre-war liquors"
So far, according to Prohibition
Commissioner j. M. Doran, the aide.
hol substitute for poisonous de
naturants, has stood the test OF
the bootleggers' best chemists.
The crankcase oil taste of aldehol
cannot be distilled out of industrial
alcohol, according to experts.
This denaturing element was
adopted following the large number
OF poison alcohol deaths during the
last Christmas holidays.
In the meantime prohibition chem
lists are testing out new processes
of denaturing with the hope that
before the next holiday season
when hard" liquor drinking reaches
its annual zenith, all poisons may
be removed from Industrial alcohol
First effects of the Tightening ur
on diversions were seen in reports
from Chicago that illicit plants are
distilling moonshine alsohol from
sugar. Officials admitted that az
the Government closes one source
of supply for the bootleggers others
viii be devised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24
GIVEN
REPR|EVES
By InlernationaI News serrlc.

LAKE CHARLES, La, June "a
Byron and Robert Dunn, convicted
slayers OF deputy sheriff, looked
out of the windows of their cell in
Calcasieu Parish prison today and
laughed at the gallows erected before
their windows-cheated at the last
moment of their prey.
Both were sentenced to be hanged
at noon today, but Governor Simp-
SON late Thursday granted Byron
Dunn a S0.day reprieve to permit
hearing of last-minute plea, and
committed Roberts sentence to life
imprisonment in accordance with the
recommendation made by the par
dons board Monday.
The reprieve was granted after
filing of a habeas corpus plea in Fed.
eral court at Shreveport charging
that the Ku Klux Khan was active
in the brothers trial. The supreme
court of the State Wednesday refused
to reopen the case on this plea.
The gallows erected for the two
men are to remain in the Jail yard,
in fun sight of both, pending final
action in the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24
Wife of N. Y. Attorney
Kills Self With Pistol

NEW YORK. June 24.-With a
bullet through her heart. the body of
Mrs. Mae j. Groehl, wife of former
Magistrate Frederick j. Groehl, was
found in the bedroom of their home
here early today. A note of fare
well was found nearby.
Groehl, who attained nation wide
legal recognition through his defense
Of Gerald Chapman. the notorious
bandit. found his wife's body when
he returned from a political dinner
Mrs. Groehl had been in III health for
two years and had threatened to take
her own life.
A verdict of suicide was returned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24
Prominent Keyser, VIVA,
Citizen Dies Suddenly

CUMBERLAND. Nd, June "a.
Walter Scott Secrist. 81, hardware
merchant, OF Keyser. w. Va, and
nationally known poultry fancier.
died suddenly late yesterday upon
leaving Midcity Park. where he saw
his nephew, Paul Secrist. son of the
Rev, A. ]. Secrist, pastor OF First
United Brethren Church, pitch for
Clarksburg.
Death was due to heart attack.
Mr.. Secrist made a speciality of
breeding Barred Rocks and exhibited
annually at Pittsburgh. Chicago, and
Madison Square Garden. He was
prominent in the United Brethren
Church. His wife survives. He
adopted two nieces and a boy from
Burlington Orphanage whom he
reared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24

| and sanctified worship Of naked
TRUTHS scarcely q sane person.
No, l honestly think the great
and merciful State of New York
should spare itself the commission
Of q cruel crime in carrying out the
sentence Of death against Judd
Gray, for he is not in possession of
his legal senses.
He either was not when he com.
nlitted his offense. In which event
he cannot be guilty as charged. or
he is not now, In which event he
cannot be legally executed. / hold
his own admissions and the known
facts are such that he could not
have been sane both before and
after the act.
l, who know what happened, can
add that he certainly was not sane
during the commission Of the act,
above all.
So here I am, pleading for the
life Of the man who pleaded for
my death.
A Big, All.ArOund Liar
This is not written in high irony
at all. honestly am convinced
that the experts" erred on Judd.
If he was plausible enough to make
that jury believe what they did, he
is shrewd enough to make anybody
believe anything.
Ordinary knowledge tells you that
often insane people have the quick.
est and keenest minds in some di.
rection.
Judd. with his mania for martyr.
dom, which seized him after he was
cornered and which he rode through
the truth. law, justice. and life
always had that ingratiating, boy.
ishly simple and seemingly frank
way of making people take him on
faith.
| One Of the best and most con
sistent all-around liars / ever met
at all times. he made you believe
him even when you know he lied
| But l have seen him crazy-goO,
and crazy.
have seen lights In his eye
and expressions on his face tina
were not the OutcrOppings OF norma
instincts.
| When his jeaIousies rose to tn,
very top he all but frOthed at tn,
lips.
Was q Violent Lover
| He made love like no man I eve
met or heard Of-vi0lently, reclI
lessly.
! The little fellow was a demon.
! tell you. He could certainly keen
woman interested. excited. an
busy.
! idOlized him, but / always hal
a sneaking knowledge. way inside
that my Judd was crazy. toll,
myself, Of course, that he wa
crazy about Me-that it was tn,
extreme pressure Of his tremendouI
lnfatuatlOn for me that drew hin
| out Of himself. Il was a comfort
ing and flattering explanation a
that.
/ But. in all mercy. think nov
that maybe he was a little BIZ
orr before he knew me, and II
hurts a trifle to think that maybe
that was why he fell In love will
me at all
On second thought, isn't thai
about as good q basis for an in
sanity defense for Judd Gray al
any?
Another intensely interest.
ing installment of Ruth Sny-
der's own story tomorrow!
Watch for it!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-06-24
Machine Is Developed
For Matching COIOrs

A colorimeter is being developed
at the Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology for the matching Of a
ribbon or a flower to a delicately
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The instrument employs a power
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