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Evening star., 1927-11-18
Comfortable Sleeping Garments
By MARY MARSHALL.

You might hesitate about wearing a
hannel nightgown for no other reason
than because you felt that no one but
very old.fashioned grandmothers wore
them. But you probably feel no such
prejudice against the sleeping pa jana
OF. outing flannel or fine washable
Woolen flannel. And If you know that
these comfortable sleeping garments
Evening star., 1927-11-18
Everyday Law Cases
Must Property OCner Protect
Adjoining Landowner From
Rain OUerf0lcf

BY THE COUNSELLOR.

An unusually heavy rainstorn struck
Mid-City, flooding cellars and causing
considerable annoyance and damage.
Among the firms that suffered as a
result of the storm was the Gray Dry
Goods Co., large part of whose stock
was ruined. The officials discovered
that most Of the damage was due to
the fact that the cutters and spouting
of the building of their next-door
neighbor had been inadequate to
carry off the rain which fell. and as a
result the cutters overfiowed and the
rain ran into the basement of their
building and damaged the goods stored
there.
The Gray Co. brought suit against
Jones, their next-door neighbor, basing
their case on the rule that an adjoin-
ing landowner is liable If he fails to
provide proper means to prevent rain
or snow from falling on the adjoining
owners property and thereby causing
damage.
Jones defended himself on the
ground that he had provided suitable
appliances. but that the rainfall had
been unusually severe, and he could
not be expected to anticipate and
guard against such an occurrence.
The court held the defense a good
one. explaining: ''''
Each person must use his own
property so as not to injure his neigh
bor This means only that he shall
use ordinary care and prudence to
protect his neighbor, and not that he
snail at all events and under all cir
cumstances protect him. Accordingly,
ne Is not liable for injuries resulting
from extraordinary or accidental cir
cumstances."
iCopyright. 1927
Evening star., 1927-11-18

accessories close at hand. Place a
lamp at a convenient height. Put a
low table in front of the davenport.
The books or magazines or smoking
materials are much easier to reach
from table placed there than from
an end table. Why don't you choose a
simple mare unpainted table, lacquer
it, and then put tray which fits the
top on it? This tray serves two pur-
poses-first that of a table top and
second that of a carrier for bever-
ages"
For beverages to serve write to Nancy
Page. care of this paper. .inclosng STAMPED
self-addressed envelope. asking for her leafet
on beverages.
fCopvright 1927
Evening star., 1927-11-18
Matching Set.

Not new fashion, but one con-
stantly gaining the approval of wom-
en- who have the knack of choosing
the just-right accessories. The bag
and. shoe of reptile was one Of the first
of these matching sets, suggested to
designers by the clever women who
were already choosing them to match.
The black antelope bag and suede
oxford (as above), for tailored street
wear is one of the most prominent in
the mode.
fCOpyright 1927
Evening star., 1927-11-18
tCopyright 1877

Twice as many men are employed ii
sawmills and woodworking factories
of Poland as a year ago.
Evening star., 1927-11-18

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Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
THANKSGIVING DAY AT FOSTER

On Thursday, November "a, 1927,
DR.. W. T. Johnson, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church, accompanied
by members or his choir, church,
and deacon board, left the city at
S:45 A. Nd. to hold Thanksgiving
services and render musical pro-
gramme at the Foster Creek Baptist
Church of Louisa, Va.
Comfortably seated in a V. E. P.
lbus, our merry party, composed Of
DR.. w. q. Johnson, Misses Gladys
Lucas, Cecile McCray, Mesdames
Mamie O. Gobbs. Mildred Cross,
Carrie Hawkins, Cora E. Hill, Ella
Carer, Mary Lucas, Mozelle vii
llams, Fannie E. Johnston, Rosa
Patterson, Lucy A. E. Harris.
Messrs. George Willkerson, Rich
ard Thompkins, Samuel Gatewood,
F. johnson, Edward Clay, Deacons
Joseph Charity and Richard Harris.
We soon arrived at Michie-Johnson
7illa, tn. beautiful country home OF
DR.. and Mrs. w. T. Johnson. To
this adorable place, Mrs. W. T.
Johnson had preceded us the day
before and there, with the assistance
OF the faithful housekeeper, 49, Miss
Mary Sect, she waited to- receive
MS with ,ope1r arnis After a. rev
moments lest, We were 4ushered into
the dining room, where the tables
fairly groaned under the weight of
the delieacies' of the, season. :.
We partook hearaily of a most ap-
petizing iaenu, after which we con-
tinued otl. Journey to the church.
where a large crowd awaited US.
Here we received a most hearty anG
cordial welcome by the pastor, Rev.
K. j. Green, b. D.. his deacons
and his congregation, and their
white friends. :.
DR.. W T. Johnson preached a
most beft,ting sermon showing how
morning and evening, singing was q
thanksgiving unto God. The mus
1cal pro, ram cor sisted Of anthems.
spirituals. quartet, male chorus an6
select readings by Mrs. Mozelle Will
llams and Mrs. Ella Carter. Dc.
Johnson then presented Deacens
Richard -. Harris and Joseph Char
ity, and Mrs. johnson, with few
appropriaSa remarks presented each
member Cf our party to the congre-
cation. ,E "a
On the return trip, onrthe request
Of DR.. Johnson, we stopped at the
home of cIe who was, shut in by the
hand of sfiliction. Here we rendered
three sacred numbers, which were
enjoyed and appreciated. T.
When We finally separated to 30
to our several homes, each one felt
that the day had been entoyably
spent and had been q spiritusl ben
eft 10 all concerned.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
THANKSGIVING SURPRISE.

Thanksgiving Surprise to the liz.
ms.es at City Home by the Charita
BILE Union will long be remembered
ty over fwo hundred persons, the
largest number ever present on "a
Thanksgiving Day. We are thank.
full to- say we were prepared to serve
them all IN abundance.
Every tag contained apples, or
anges, grapes and cake. The COM
mittee ha. planned 10 make this the
greatest because the number Of in
mates w3s greater. Rev. Quarles
reported to the committee on No
vember 4th that they would have tn
make a greater purchase.
Supt. MOI Iton reviewed the scene
before serving and greatly praised
the affair as to the quality and
quantity displayed.
Committee: George Johnson, Jo-
seph Lovings, Mrs. Mary Robinson,
Mrs. Lue Twine. Mrs. Lottie Thorn
ton, Secretary; Rev. F. w. Quarles
Manager.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

Jerry ard Her Baby Grands, her
aided as one OF the greatest novel
ties ON the American boards, will
headline the elaborate program ar
ranged lrxt week for the new
Mosque, Laurel and Main Streets.
introducing a policy of even better
EN- ertainment,. than that already
presented at this theatre, warranted
according to announcement by the
management by reason Of the large
patronage Many requests have been
received bv Harry, Bernstein gener-
al manager for more OF the feature
sage presentations given by the
Mosque and the enlarged program Is
the result.
Jetta Goudal will be featured on
the screeh in her latest and proba.
bly, most effective vehicle, "The For.
hidden Woman" described as q
gripping story of the love OF two
brd'hers for a woman. with a back
ground CT war. It is powerful.
impressive drama. "The Forbidden
Woman will be offered Monday,
u6Sudy cUC. WCuuccudyp Win pSV'
eral supplemental features.
The array of stage attractions the
first half of the week will include
the piquant gypsy Byrne, as girl
master OF ceremonies, an oddtty IN
this field; Hal Beck and Lady Friend
i'll a smart sketch Of comedy and
songs; the Hickville Comedy Quar-.
tet.e, number said to be distinctly
removed from the average, and Mas
sey and DIETRICH, dancers of grace
and charLa.
Jerry and Her Baby Grands, pre-
scnting group piano concert with
program ranging from the semi
classic 20 the newest popular num-
bers, will continue throughout the
week, changing the musical selec-
tons in entirety on Thursday.
The stage presentations the last
three days Of the week will embrace
such features as Foster, Fagan and
Cox, in what is described as hilar.
ious come.,y and delightful farce,
Corlena Diamond, skillful harpist
and nimble dancer in an act gen.
timely unique; Carlo and Norman,
adagio nancers in spectacular
number, and Hattie Althoff and
Company. musical comedy favorite
in q handsome setting.
Clara Eow, in what many critics
have acclaimed her most sensational
success, "Wine," will be featured on
the screen Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. "Wine" is a vivid 70.
nance Of gay night life, admirably
done and lavishly portrayed.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Bullet PIoWs
Trough Body
jackson Shoots Mason Three Times.
Wounded Man Bad off,


A sensation was causedv;Saturday
night before IL o'clock when Leroy
Jackson, 27 years of age fired at
Leroy Mason five times, striking him
twice, in his legs and once in his
body, the bullet passing through his
back and coming out in front. The
witnesses on the police blotter are:
J. R. NJ. Taylor, C. M. Hooker,
P. L. Tiller, Jessie Epps, Doc Davis
sallie Epts, Leroy Mason, VIM.
Johnson Two half-pint bottles of
whiskey were found ON Jackson.
Going 10 the Second Police Sta
tion Sunday morning, Leroy Jackson
vas seen in cell there. He stated
that he was with this girl, who lives
in New:own. He went with her part
c. the way down town. Her name
is Sallie F.pps. Her married name is
Terrell, her husband being out of
the city. Jackson got off at his
house. Later hc went to the Bit
more. wi.cre he met her. He danced
with her. Leroy Mason came up,
grabbed tim and knocked him down.
When they got out in the street, the
fight continued.
Mason knocked three Of his false
teeth ou.. He then shot him. Jack.
SON sai,i- ttat- he vas and had been
under tbs treatment. OF pr Brown
and Dr.. Davis Mason ;. Tas re-
moved 20 ST. Philips Hospitaf where
fe lies in critical condition.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD FOR
MRS GERTRUDE l.. WASHINGTON

! The memorial services Of Mrs.
Gertrude l.. Washington, the wife
of Deacon Armistead Washington
who departed this life on October
! 2Tth, 1927, at 10:40 A. M, at hel
residence 1109 North Fifth Street
were held at the Second Baptist
Church Sunday, November 9th,
1927, Mt 10:40 A. M. Services were
opened by Master Of Exercises, Mr..
W. G. Carter Superintendent Of her
Department. Song No. 339. "Will the
Circle B.; Unbroken" was sung.
DR.. M. B. Jones gave a wonder
full gist O: the life of the deceased
in the Sunday School. In his. re-.
marks he stated: "The Superintend.
ent Of Ihe Junior Department Low,
who has crossed the deep river, is
now on camping ground. She was q
faithful worker in this Sunday
School, a servant in the Church and
servant of God. No task was too
heavy for her when others refused
the task. Where she lives, does
God lfvesY Where I am there ye
may be elsot'" He closed with
saying: Let us emulate her exam
pfe. She only waits lon the other
M:ss' Arnie Jenkins rendered \
toushing colo, "Ne Burdens Yonder."
Select Heading; by Miss Sarah Fields
The .Ts.cier OF the Diadem. Solo
''y Miss Bessie Toney, mo Night
ThNrp ~ y ii Ht'rtti at8
Mr.. Charles McClaiborne gave q
wonderful ralk on, Ms. Washing.
toms life and her work in the
Church ara Sunday School as well
as a Public School Teacher, posi-
ton she held for 20 years. A val.
uable woman Is gone to her resting
place. Mr.. McClaibbrne led the
school In singing, hymn No. 2S4,
"Slcep on Beloved" .
Lawyer James T. Carter gave a
wonderful! talk on the service Of
Mrs Washington as we'll as other
members who. had gone before her
He refer ed to the !ponraits on the
walls in the State Library and the
Battle Abbey, OF people who merited
honor; also the portraits ON the
walls of our Sunday School. He said
Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington has
nerfed place with the others that
have passed and gone, for her por.
trait onf.the walls bf our Sunday
School. Hymn No. 2S5, "Shall We
Meet, Beyond the River was sung
hy the school.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
CARD OF THANKS.

Wih grateful heart 1 express my
thanks to the many friends who so
kindly remembered me during my
recent illness. The Grand Shepherd,
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Unity Co. f,
No. 1, and Shepherds without num-
ber; Nurse Susie B. Williams; my
Ieighbocs and friends, were all
exceedingly kind to me. May you
accept this Acknowledgement from.
KULAH N. CUNNINGHAM.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
DIED ASKING PRAYERS.

= Annie Hardy, 1905 Short P Street
arose Wednesday night to be prayed
for ct the services held at the Bethel
Holiness Church, Cedar and Mosby
Streets. She collapsed and died
Funeral Director w. A. Price is in
charge OF the remains.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
4TH BAPTIST CHURCH
CALLS PASTOR.

Rev. r. W. Williams, D. D. was
called to the pasrora'e Of the Fourth
Baptist Church last Monday night.
He is now living in Pittsburgh. Pa
He is an able, eloquent divine and
It is expected that he will accept.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

Mrs. E. K. Barbee and her son,
Atlas, Jr.. accompanied by their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. King
and Mr. Theodore Page motored
here from Durham, N. c. They had
10 trouble Whatever and reported a
fine trip coming and going.
Mrs. Roberta Miller of IL e. ooh
st. Is confined to her home by
sickness.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
UNION WILL MEET SUNDAY.

The Richmond Baptist Sunday
School Union will convene December
4.h, $3.50 P. NJ. at the Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church. DR.. NJ. H. Payne,
pastor. President John n. Walker
promises fine program.
!.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
ANNOUNCEMENT

Madam Alice Cooper, of S0S st.
Paul Street, has just completed a
thorough course in the "Poro System"
and is prepared to serve patrons de-
string this treatment.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

JONES. In sad, but loving mem.
cry of rur devoted mother, Mrs.
Amelia Hickman Jones, who depart.
ed this life seven years ago, Decem-
Der 2, 1920:
Not dear to those that loved you,
Not lost, but gone before;
You live with us in memory.
And will live forever more.
Her Children-.Mrs. Florence Fl.
Coghill. Mrs. Maude H. Lee,
Mrs Robena H. Jones, Johr.
Charles and Floyd Hickman.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
The Hastings Court.

The Hastings Court of Richmond
has been the scene of many cele-
brated trials, but none had ever been
staged here with the settings of this
Isle of Wight case. Judge B. d..
White had signed the order trans
ferring the case from his court to
this city. A large crowd of white
citizens had come to attend the trial.
Judge w. Kirk Matthews required
that the seating capacity should not
be exceeded. His order was obeyed.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Judge Matthews Supreme.

This scene had for it's central
figure Judge w. Kirk Matthews, who
presided with absolute impartiality.
Whatever his thoughts were, he did
not portray them on his countenance
This then was the scene in the capital
of the late Confederacy and it showed
the change which has taken place
within half century. The word
''nigger" had no place either among
Continued on page 4.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr.)

Especial by John MITCHELL, Jr.
Shirley Winnegan was found
guilty of murder in the first degree
and his penalty fixed at death.
Judge Mathews sentenced him to
Gle JanCsry 25, 1928. Attorney
Martin had moved to set aside the
verdict as contrary to law and evil
dence. Winnegan's remark was:
And you are killing an honest
man" He evidently intended 10
say innocent man.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
TO DIE IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
da BarowCoored Youth Identifies Tim Gu
Lunatc Asylum PaoeRemarkabe Scenes He

Rennie, Jr., Thomas B. Howell, P.
Cardoza. H. R. Groves, w. G. Capt.
taine, G. l.. Harrison and P. G..
Carter. They sat deeply interested
70 the right of the judge. On the
left side the clerk of the court, some
times Clerk Walter Christian and
sometimes Deputy Clerk Breeden.
The Sergeant John G.. Saunders sat
in front of the judges stand, while
at the tables were arrayed the legal
luminaries from Isle of Wight
County, consisting of Common
wealth's Attorney w. C. Whitehead.
At his side, sat special counsel,
Attorney E. H. Williams, who had
been employed by the family of the
unfortunate girl, to prosecute Winnie
gan. To him was assigned the task
of cross examining the witness. Near
him, first at one place and then at
another, was that masterly cross-ex-
aminer. Commonwealth Attorney,
Dave E. Satterfeld. Almost at his
elbow was his assistant, Charles Tins
ley, who l. walking law encyclo-
pedia. What's the use of talking
about the defense? At table TO the
left sat a nimble, gaunt, keen-eyed
strategist. He was as polite as a
dancing master. His citation of law
were as certain and as powerful as
q trip hammer.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

Rev. B. D. Ellis, pastor of First
Baptist Church, Louisa, Va. was in
the city during the Thanksgiving
season. He was looking well.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

Mr.. D. G. Deans, the popular
representative Of the North Caro-
lima Mutual Insurance Company,
who has been inGisposed for weeks,
is well-nigh himself again.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

Bring us your job work. You'll
bo pleased and we shall be happy
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
The Jurors.

No word either for or against the
prisoner could be heard. The jury
was composed of leading white
citizens. They were Messrs. F. F.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

and Hunter in tackle played a hard
game. The line was equal to the
test with only one exception, and
that was in the third quarter.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
You CAN 60 in when You. please
and coma out when you wish To do
si> at the Mosque. F

He doesn't worry about rain. show
or sleet. any more. He purchased
one Of those guaranteed Goodyear
RainGoats and his troubles are now
over. See advertisement.
rs near Christmas. Remember us
as one Of Jour friends. Send in your
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Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Hampton y
Beats Union
~ to- =
By James B. Clarke

Hampton's big Blue and White
Seasidere and Union University's
Pawing Panthero fought ,doggedly
back and forth, up and down, TOW
making a touchdown, now making q
well-exacuted lateral pass, now
thrilling the rooters, until the Big
Eiue and White eleven emerged head
and shoulders above their ,adyersar'
les by a score of 1871 in the annual
Thanksgiving game. One iof the
largest holiday crowds that has
ever gathered for the event that
hl jngs JIamp'on and Union together
attended the game on Hoyey Field Z.
Hampton's victory was we'll won, as
the game from staHt to finish was
close, exciting, thrilling and clean.
UNIONS FoURsoME RAN RIOT
Unions Panther foursome in the
backfield. composed of quarterback
Ereaux. halfbacks Washington and
kob nsoh. and fullback Motion, ran
riot through Hampton's defense, es-
pecially OH the wellexecuted lateral
PASSES during the third quarter. The
Panther eleven came back to the
field in the beginning of the second
half with six points against them
but their determination helped Mo
ton, thei' sturdy fullback to drive
through Eampton's line for the ty-
ing touchdown and again for the
extra poirt. The. Panther's energy
was we'll spent and she could ther
offer only passive resistance TO tho
powerful drives of Pug Jones, Bull.
dog Williams, Du Baker and Wild
man Lee.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Law-Abiding Officers Ousted.

In the meantime, an election had
taken place in Isle of Wight County,
Virginia. and both Of the present
officers, who had defended and pro-
tected Shirley Winnegan from the
mob. thus complying with their oaths
of office, were defeated. The names
of the contestants were written on
the ballot and as a result the regular
candidates for Commonwealth's> At
torney and sheriff were defeated.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Few Colored Folks.

Not more than a dozen colored
persons were in the rear of the court
room. Some were witnesses. Sitting
close to Shirley Winnegan was John
Mitchell, Jr. During the recess he
said that some one had put the dirt
on his trousers to injure him. He
said, too, that the slight blood stains
found on his hand and clothes were
due to his running into another man
with a wheelbarrow, while he was at
work that day.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

"A peculiar and sensational trial
was staged in the Hastings Cour. f
his city. Tuesday, November 29th.
1927 VIII N Shirley Winnegan, some
times called Shirley Willingham was
placed or trial before Judge W. Kirk
Mathews upon a charge of criminally
assaulting and numbering Hilda Bar.
low, a l4-year-old white girl near
Smithfiel6, Isle of Wight County,
Va, October 14th, 1927. Legally
speaking, Shirley Willingham. is. a
lunatic, having had commitment
rapers issued for his Incarceration
in the Central Hospital Clunatic
asylum) ~ Petersburg, Va.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03

When It comes to the Mosque.
folks are satisfied. The prices Of
admission are like the shows. They
ere all tight.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
BROUGHT TO RICHMOND.

Feeling was So high that Judge
3. D. White ordered that the case
be transferred for trial to Richmond
Va. The court appointed Attorney
James G.. Martin, one Of the ablest
lawyers IN Virginia to defend Win
negan and to the surprise Of thous-
ands, he accepted the task. His
skill, ability, oratorical powers were
all thrown In the balances to stem
the tide which was sweeping Win
negan, a legally adjudged lunatic.
to the electric chair.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
The Lone Defender.

He needed the admonitions of the
court with scrupulous exactness.
Alone at his task with Shirley Winnie
gan, alias Willingham, sitting slightly
to his rear, he battled for the life of
this eolored man and fought vainly
to save him from the electric chair.
Attorney Martins demeanor and
legal ability, ungrudgingly rendered
won for him the commendation of
his legal adversaries and the admira-
tion of the court. Then came the
white people from Smithfield and Isle
of Wight County outside of the en-
closure reserved for the legal pro-
fession and the jurors.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
THE BIG BLUE AND WHITE
MACHINE.

OF Har1pton's big Blue and White
machine # may be said that she
won a brilliant victory. Francis
Baker of Phoebus kicked the Sea.
elders inrc a position for a score.
Williams, Jones and Baker made
alternate line thrusts that could not
be STOPPED by Unions front wall.
The ball was given to Oscar Jones.
the former Minnesota back on the
six-yard line and he hit offtackle
for a claan.cut touchdown. The se-
cond and winning touchdown came
in the fourth quarter after Union
had made seven points to Hampton's
six.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
Declined to Serve.

Attorney A. E. S. Stevens declined
to serve as Commonwealth's At
torney, but w. C. Whitehead, also has
been a candidate before against
Sheriff Chapman, will accept. Judge
B. d. White had commended the
sheriff for saving Shirley Winnegan
from the mob that vainly tried to
lynch him.
Richmond planet., 1927-12-03
HAMPTON SCORES AGAIN

Baker again kicked the ball thru
an exchange of punts into position
TO score. The grand march was be-
gun again with Capt. Williams
Baker aud Jones bearing the heaviest
of the burden. Jones .recaived an
injury ca his ankle SO Wildman Lee
was called to the backheld to make
rhe final plunge for the touchdown.
Wildman's huge rocking form car
ried tho ball over through right
tackle. Unions line held for q
while but gave way under the strain.
The rest of the quarter Union resort
ed TO passes In an effort to win the
game, but her efforts were in vain.
A FAST, CLEAN, EXCITING GAME
The game as a whole was fast,
clean and exciting. Breaux. Unions
All.C. I. A. A. quarterback. again
and again brought the crowd to its
feet with his fast end sweeps. His
fellow backs were also fleef-footed.
Washington was hard hitter and
eoing. On the line Arthur Ruffin,
Coach Rusfin's brother and Red An
Geraon we're the shining lights that
made Union look as If she might be
the winner Of the hard-fought strug
gle.
Hamptcn's defense was unusually
good against the fast backs Of I'm
ion The lateral nasa thar waa trfed
a number of times was unduly
tricky and had to be watched. Hill
in guar Its on end, Lee in tackle