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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
MINISTER'S CONFERENCE EN-
JOYS GOSPEL FEAST
Rev. r. c. Yancy breaches Splendid
Sermon.

The order of the day at the Min
listers Conference Of Richmond and
vicinity was a sermon by the Rev. r
c. Yancy, of Boyton, Va.
DR.. Yancy's sbject was, "The Value
of Simple Testimony" Briefly the
speaker mentioned his work during
his long pastorate of over forty years
on his present field, reciting many in
teresting experiences through which
he has passed during the years.
Introducing his subjeca, the preach
er directed the attention of the con-
ference to End Kings, 5, in which
Naaman is directed to seek the man
of God, Elisha, and through him find
a cure for his leprosy.
Rev. Yancy stressed the statement
of the little slave girl, showing that il
was her simple testimony that led
Naaman to the prophet, thence to the
Jordan and health,
Continuing the preacher pointed
out several instances in Holy Writ II
which the simple testimony Of in-
dividuals led to startling results.
At the conclusion of the sermon,
Miss Sadie Johnson, of New York,
was introduced. Miss Johnson is lead
ing the singing at First Baptist
Church, where revival is in pro-
gress. She rendered several selec-
tions with such fervor and spiritual
power as to cause the brethren to
rejoice.
Rev. w. H. Skipwith, our own sing
ing evangelist, was next introduced
and by request led in song. AS
Brother Skipwith sang the brethren
blended their voices with his and truly
the "Spirit of God filled the temple. "
Such was the effect that several of
the ministers were moved to tears.
AS the conference adjourned it was
generally agreed that this was the
most spiritual and beneficial session
held for some time.
At $3.50 the conference again as
sembled at Fifth Baptist Church to
conduct the closing exercises of the
63rd anniversary of the church and
the closing of the 18th year of the
pastorate of Rev. A. D. Daley.
Rev. Daley's life and work in Rich
mond were spoken of in glowing
terms by speakers representing the
conference. The departments of the
church showed the esteem in which
this man of God is held by his good
people in tangible way, a suit of
clothes from the sisters, purse from
the ehsir, another from the ushers;
1t was simply shower, and amidst
it all Sister Daley, who has stood
shoulder to shoulder with her hus-
band, through the years, was not
forgotten.
At the close a tasteful repast was
served in the recently renovated
basement of the church.
The conference wishes for Rev.
Daley and the good people of Fifth
Baptist many years of continued
good fellowship together. and is Just
ly proud of this spiritual giant, who
without ostentation and with meek
ness and humbleness in keeping with
his deep spirituality has wrought so
well in the West End of our fair city.
o. B. SIMMS,
Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
NEGRO NOVICE WINS OVER
NOTED ARTISTS; elevator
MANS PAINTING is FIRST
% SOLD. :, re-

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NEW YORK, March 49, 1873 =
A painting by negro elevator
operator won over a drawing by
Sargent and oils by other well-known
American artists as the first pietine
to be sold by the newly opened art
galleries of Thomas Russell at 81
East Fifty-seventh Street. The pic
ture is the first attempt at painting
by John T. Haitstalk, 32 years old,
III West Sixtieth Street, who Eas
been elevator operator, furrfase
tender and general handy man at 81
East Fifty-seventh Street, wheh
houses several art and antique e6l-
ers. x.
Some time ago, after studhg
canvases by radical painters vi h
he carried up and down in his ef f.
tor, Haitstalk made the boast That
although he had never touched nal
cite or brush he could paint a bet-
ter picture than some of those ne
handled.
Some six weeks ago, he said Hps-
terday, he started work on pa18t-
ing to portray r.sat1its of Ifss-
renton,. Va, where he was born and
brought up. Every evening at home
he did little work on the caEyaA.
Last week, he brought it, still Syet,
to Mr.. Russell, who was formerly as
sociated with the Ferargil Galleries
in the same building and whom he
had known several years.
Mr.. Russell said yesterday that. ne
became interested in the work. PIX
once as an example of primitive
self-expression that "out-modefEed
the moderns." He spoke of it to
several persons whom he knew to be
interested in this type of work, re-
ceived several bids and finally sold
it to Miss Lauren Ford, painter fer
children.
The picture is a % by 30-neh
landscape panorama, with houses aAa
barns and winding roadways IN
bright colors. An old-fashioped
pump is a conspicuous feature Of the
landscape. Children are depicted
rolling hoops, a. terrier is barking,
and bright-eolored automobiles 6me
and go. Haitstalk said that when he
had finished the picture the children
looked so happy that he decided TO
call it "a Happy Day" s:.Ss2e
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

10 the Chle1 OF HoilSe,
Richmccd, Va.
Dear Chief:
On the 18th of February, 1911,
we transferred the above Alexander
Taliaferro, ais. Alexander Tyler, a
colored man, who was insane, from
the st. Elizabeth's Hospital, this
city, to your office where he was
taken charge of by you or your pre-
decessor, Major Werner.
We have just learned from the
above lSt. Elizabeth Hospital, this
city, where the patient was at the
time of his being returned to your
city, that this patient left at the hos
pital a watch and fob, which the
hospital forgot to give US at the time
of his transfer, and they are anxious
to locate this patient if possible, so
his belongings can be returned to
him or his relatives.
Do you think there is any chance
in your locating the above patient or
his friends 1--WE believe his relatives
were dead at the time), so the above
watch and fob could be returned to
him.
Yours truly,
GEO. S. WILSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
HENRIcO COUNTY, VA.
Gravel Hill Baptist Church.
GEO. S. WILSON

| Rev. w. L. Tuck, Pastor,
Superintendent C. V. Brown anc
Assistant A. Young incharge of Sun
day School.
Pastor Tuck had charge of the t
E. L. Bible Glass.
At 1870, Pastor Tuck preached
a powerful sermon. Text, "Let Me
Alone" After which he. went to
First Baptist Church, Bermuda, to
preach to his flock there. He is get
ting along nicely, although his eyes
are failing him.
At 8 o'clock, Rsy; P. H. Rocks
brought good n&Saee to US. He
preached for Builaf6e Club, No. A.
His sermon was enjoyed.
On the fourth SrIHsAy night there
will be a sacred aaIS&Srt given.
Sister Dilsie Whits 8 sick.
Don't forget prayer service on
Wednesday. Come out and help US,
for we are trying to R1t the program
over with Gods help.
J. M. ANDERSON,
Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
FULTON NOTES

At the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
last Sunday the sermon was delivered
by the Rev. Vergie Meade, one of
our own men and a product of the
Virginia Union University, former
pastor of Battle Creek, Michigan.
A grand sacred concert was held
at the church at night. Regardless
of the iaclemency of the weather, we
had a fine time.
The revival services will begin to-
morrow at Calvary. These services
will be conducted by the pastor, Rev.
C. A. Cobbs, assisted by the Rev. J.
j. Woodson, of the Providence Bap-
tist Church. A cordial invitation is
extended to all who will come and
help pull down the stronghold of
Satan and fight for Righteousness.
Tomorrow morning the Rev. C. B.
Jefferson, the corresponding secre-
tary of the Richmond Baptist Sunday
School Union, will preach at the
Macedonia Baptist Church.
The Rev. w. L. Tuck has been
conducting the revival at the Gospel
Baptist Church, this city. The people
had a joyful time. Several persons
accepted Christ as their Saviour.
Rev. Gus Coles is pastor.
The Rev. VIM. Wilson, one of
Shiloh's own members, preached last
Sunday, during the illness of Rev.
Bush.
Revs. Maye and Brown, of the Yir-
ginia Union University, and members
of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church,
are doing great work in Calvary's
Sunday School and Church.
May Walk, under the auspices of
the Richmond Baptist. Sunday School
Union, will take place the first Sun
day in May at $3.50 P. M, at the Old
African First Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
WISHES 1T TO CONTINUE

Rev. c.. M. Cartwright, d. D., pas
tor of Olive Branch Baptist Church,
Elizabeth City,. N. c., sends in his
subscription to the Planet for two
years and says: 'I've been con-
slant reader of the Planet since 1891
and wish it to continue. Ny church
,ws,,l: II in splendid ,ccaditicn. We
have a rally staged for the 4th Sun
day in this present month. / read
your editorial regarding the Indian,
who had rather drown himself in
the James River than to be classified
with our group.
Long may you live to champion
our cause"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

To the Public and Constituents OF
the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign
Mission Society:
I very much regret the impression
that was made by the article that
wrote in the Richmond Planet. | am
still with the Lott Carey. The article
was written for the express purpose
of correcting some misleading state
ments that had been made concern
ing US.
Yours truly,
C. c. BOONE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
RISING mt. ZION BkPTIA
CHURCH q

Rev. o. .. Sfmms, ,. Th., Paspor
The services Sunday were, veft sss,
couraging and spiritually. - e,
Al 1880 the pastor preached IN
the 1st chapter Of st. JOHN, Esng
for his discourse, "Jesus' the Light
Of the World"
At $50 P. NJ, the communion ser-
vices started: A sister from ST.
James Church sang q soul-stfrring
hymn, in which the whole chuleh
was rejoicea. The pastor represe{ =
the Death and Suffering Of Our c8td
and Saviour Jesus Christ
Every Wednesday night at 8 P. n.
are prayer services.
All are welcome.
MRS. JEROME A. DEANE.
Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

Old Colony Market is making spe-
cial offerings to its large line of
satfsfied customers. The fresh meat
and cured ham, including Smithfeld
department, contains many dnfcacies
to tempt the appetite and at
prices way down. This is the one
place where you get one of two
things, satisfaction or money back.
All supplies guaranteed as repre-
sented. See notice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
HUNTINGTON, w. Va.

Rev. Miles Mark Fisher, the bril-.
liant young pulpit divine and edu'
Gator, sends to US most interesting
program of his installation, which
has been under. way since March 4th
and will close March 23rd. Rev. A,
D. Lewis, pastor-emeritus of 18th
Street Baptist Church, has been a
patron of the Planet for more than
thirty-fve years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
HEAD Of JOE MORRIS s5%HI5 81 %IilIG 9E%aa7s saaas
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr. }


Information has been given that
Joe Morris always carried "a knife.
He had a habit of whittlihg sticks
with it. 1t is also reported that
two persons saw knife on him after
he fell at Firsa and Duval' Streets.
Willie Higgins alleges in his state
menl that Joe Morris had knife.
Joe Morris, a well-known Char
acter in the underworld, was fatally
cut with a razor by Willie Higgins,
alias Bunglesom Green, on the north
west corner of Second and Duval
Streets, Monday night, March 18th.
Morris, after being cut, ran to the
southwest corner of First and Duval
Streets, where he dropped exhausted,
having left trail of blood from the
point of attack. A hurryl call for
the ambulance was made at the How
ard Pharmacy. Benjamin Kersey was
there at the time and hastened to the
dying man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

WOMEN-Harn SIC dozen sewingIf
home. 1Kperience unneeessa1
Steady work. Cat material 6 ,
piled. Stamped envelope brings :
ticulars. STEWARD DRESS,
Nercar, New Nsrk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

TOBACCO or SNUFF habit cured
or no payl S1.50 if cured. Sent on
trial! FRANCES WILLARD, Box
796, Los Angeles, Calf.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
Two Clasps.

Norris gave two gasps after his
arrival there and died Immediately.
The man had been cut once on the
left side of his neck and throat and
hideous ghastly wound was the re-
suit. Willie Higgins appeared in the
Police Court, Judge John l.. Ingram,
presiding, Tuesday morning, March
18th. He was entered on the police
blotter as being 80 years of e.
barber, residence 807 Nsrth Second
Street, being employed in a barber
shop at 823 North Second Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

The well-known Mr.. John A. Hines
has been indisposed at his residence
during the past week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
Undertakers Nearby.

At the point where the tragedy oc-
Cured, almost directly across the
street, was one undertaking estab-
lishment and a half block further
was another, Funeral Director G. P.
Hayes, who took c...aree of ,h4 :e-
mains.
Willie Higgins upon being inter
viewed said: ~ work at 823 North
Second Street. The barber shop is
owned by Robert Wright. The affair
happened on The northwest corner of
Second and Duval Streets. Morris
came into the shop and wanted me to
give him dollar. When I did not
give him the dollar, he started fuss.
1t started in the shop. He went out
and got "Crow" Oscar Jones).
Grow had a pistol. Morris waited
across the street until we closed the
shop. | went over to Second and
Duval Streets to get a pocket hand
kerchief.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17

The Planet is only $500 per year
5 cents per copy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
Alleged Morris Threat

Just as l came out of the store,
Morris came up to me and told me
that he was going to cut my head off.
He had pocket knife in his hand.
/ had razor in my pocket. Morris
cut me in the hand" (He exhibited
his hand, which had slight cut in the
palm). ~ took my razor and cut
him. cut him once. l walked down
Duval Street toward Third Street. I
went on to Leigh Street. was ar
rested at the big garage at Seventh
Street. l came here from Summer
ton, South Carolina. l have been
here foar months. 'ns. go '
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
the Issue Squarel y
Refuses to Sign OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the Charles.
February 20, 1923.
Mr.. C. S. Morris,
Richmond, Va.

Dear Sir:
Perhaps you are familiar with the
petition that was presented to the
Board of Directors of the Frlend's
Orphan Asylum, requesting the eX-
oneration of Mrs. Edith L. Bradford,
and Rev. D. ]. Bradford. A certain
rumor was spread about Rev Brad
ford regarding one of the inmates of
that institution, which, upon investi-
CATION, proved to be groundlesS. The
following ladies and gentlemen on
said board have signed the petition
generating Rev. Bradford, and en-
dorsing the competency and good
conduct of Mrs. Edith L. Bradford,
namely S. w. Turner, VIM. H.
Stokes, j. j. Carter, w. r. Minor,
w. t. Johnson, George T. Walker,
Anderson Knox, E. F. Johnson and
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes. The only
two names which remain to be signed
are yours and E. c. Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford have no
inclination, unless compelled to do
so, to institute suit for damages
against those who have not signed
this petition, and unless l receive a
favorable reply from you, | shall
govern myself accordingly,
| should be glad to have an inter-
view with you at your beck and call
| am satisfied after the matter is ex-
planned, you will not hesitate to sign
the petition.
Very trHly yours,
BENZ. L0VENSTEIN.
Richmond, Va, March s, 1928.
Benz LoVenstein,
Attorney at Law,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Sir:
received your letter of the goth
ult., demanding that | sign an ex-
oneration of D. J. Bradford of cer-
tain charges. If believed Mr.. Brad
ford innocent, yeu would not need
even to ask me, for gladly and of ray
own volition, would do all ] could
to clear him of the slightest sus-
picion. / was chairman of COM
mittee of which Mr.. Burke was the
other efficient member appointed by
the Board of Directors of the
Orphanage to investigate this mat
ten We did this fairly and without
prejaGSee. We agreed in eur find
ings We had before US the sworn
testimony furnished by Mr.. Bane,
Director of Child Welfare Work in
Virginia
After fairly and honestly weigh
ing ne evidence before us We were
compelled to recommend change of
administration. This recommends
ton was approved and acted upon
by the Board of Directors of the
Orphanage. So far as | am con-
cerned, the matter is closed. Your
yelled threat of instituting suit for |
damages, | regard as an insult. What
right have you to dictate to me what |
/ should do in the conscientious dis
charge of my duty as Director of |
a Colored Orphanage? People, whoi
commit their children to an orphan
age, MANAGED by Christian men and
women, ought to be permitted to die
Without any fear that their mother
less children will suffer harm while
under the roof of that orphanage. /
| do not want to be sued, I abhor
and dread low suits, but I would
suffer something worse than a law
suit before l would allow myself to
be bun-do5ad in the signing on the
dotted line as YOU demand. You can
gsvsrn yourself accordingly.
Roseectfully,
NTnDDJC
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
coIored Virginia Artist
Receives High Honor
OufSfripS Noted Hrfisfs-s-NafuraI Gift
for Painting.

March ~, 1928. At the time of the
cutting, Harvey Racks, Joe Morris
and Higgins and / were standing on
the corner. Joe said to Bung, "You
treat me wrong Why can't you treat
me right?" Bung offered Joe a
pocket handkerchief, but Joe said,
81 don't want anything you got" 1
turned around and saw Morris run
ming up Duval Street. Joe turned
and started back towards Second
Street and Riggan started toward
Joe.
Then Joe turned again and went
towards First Street. Riggan went
east on Duval Street. There were
spots of blood where Joe had been,
from Second Street to First and
Duval Streets.
Joe and Riggan had been arguing
some time before Joe was cut. /
don't know what the argument was
about. l did not hear either one
make any threats. l don't know what
was Joe's business. Riggan was a
barber. Joe died on the corner of
First and Duval Streets.-Robert
Wright.
Harvey Racks was sworn and de-
posed: / live at 905 North Second
Street. l was on the northwest
corner of Second and Duval Streets
when Willie Riggan cut Joe Morris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
Saw Riggan Strike.

l saw Riggan hat Morris, but did
not see what he hit him with. | don't
know whether Morris had any
weapon. I don't know what they
were arguing about. After the cut
ting Morris ran toward First and
Duval. Riggan ran after him about
80 feet and stopped Morris turned
and started toward Riggan and then
turned again and started away from
Riggan, who then went toward Third
Street.-Harvey Racks.
Coroner lanes M. Whitfield con-
frmed the report that the head Of
Joe Morris was nearly severed from
his body at one blow with a razor
by Willie higgins, alias Green. 1t
is a remarkable thing that he was
able to run from Second to First
Street after the injury. The blade
Of the razor went to the bone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-03-17
A Relative Here.

"I have first cousin here, named
Ernest higgins. do not know what
time it was"
The body of Joe Morris rested on
a couch in the funeral parlor of
Funeral Director C. P. Hayes, 727
North Second Street, and many filed
in to take last look at the slain
leader of the underworld.
Coroner Whitfield Investigated.
An inquisition taken in this city
this 18th day of March, 1928, before
me, DR.. Jas. M. Whitfield, coroner,
upon the view Of the body of Joseph
Morris:
Robert Wright was sworn and de-
posed: l live at 1909 N. Third
Street, and work at 1923 N. Second
Street. Joseph Morris was cut by
William Riggan (also known as
Bungling Crnenl on tho eidewe't cn
the northwest ssrner Of Second and
Duval Streets about 11:30 P. M. on
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DO YOU KNOW HIM?
In Re Alexander TaEaferro, Ais.
Tyler, Colerod.

Washington. February "a, 1928.
To the Chief of Police,
Richmcrd, Va.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-10-04
CIVIC PRIDE

II ENNEWICK has progressed
as a community until it has
developed D civic consciousness. It
takes pride in its schools, its
parks and its summer play
ground with directed games. Lets
become aware of the condition of
the sidewalks pertaining to our
business houses and homes and
conduct fall cleanup.
We suggest that the merchants
glance along Kennewick avenue
sidewalk about 5 o'clock any even
ing or, better yet, go out and
shuttle along the street in gum
wrappings, newspapers, cigar
bands, and tinfoil and then chip
in a few cents and buy a couple
of .waste containers for Kenne-
wick streets. whenever tne SIDE
walks are commented on, one
hears that the wind cause sthe
upheaval of paper but even if we
do have an occasional invigorating
breeze, let US not blame cur friend
the wind for our own untidiness.
At our homes the leaves are
beginning to fall from the tall
poplars and locusts and rake,
welded now and then will give
ones yard a neat and orderly
appearance The labor of picking
up is like a bath, never perman-
emit and the process must be re-
peated at frequent intervals in
order to groom ones yard or
ones self
And to start this cleanup cam
paign off, we promise to sweep
the dead flies out of the Courier
Reporter window this week
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-10-04
OUR sHIELD

WE have heard before from our
w enterprising ad men that cad
vertising pays" 1t pays to. such
an extent that we find "the
charmed land" finland Empire
and "Sunny California" all nation
ally advertised. Not only do mer-
chants sell their goods by adver-
Using but cities and communities
of our country sell their particular
advantages to the public by the
same method.
Last week, Kennewick, too, en-
barked on an advertising cam
paign. The first step was accom-
plished when the Commercial club
adopted a design to be used by the
various shippers, merchants, and
individuals of the community on
articles sent out of KennewEck
whether they be a carload or a
letter.
The design consists of an invert-
ed pyramid surmounted by the
word "Kennewick" underneath
which appears "Home of the early
crops; Gateway to the Yakima
Valley" and on the Columbia
In the body of the pyramid is
First in, green asparagus,
strawberries, cherries, pea h
es" and the word Washington
intersects the point of the invert-
ed pyramid.
Our crops come on the market
about ten days earlier than those
of any place in the vicinity and
not only are they earlier but they
are of excellent quality. Why not
tell the world about the Winesaps
and Delicious, EIbertas and the
Hales, the asparagus and the
Strawberries which we raise?
The Commercial club is to be
commended for their initiative in
this. matter. Everyone in Kenne-
wick wants a better market for
our crops and larger community
of farmers. Let's help tell the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-10-04

eral center smash runs exception
ally well. Gus Hardin also did well
in the back field. carrying the bail
successfully through the mass OF
fighting players.
The lineup was as follows:
Right end, Cottman; right tack
lie, Brue; right guard, Cox; center.
Kerchell; left guard, Rupp, left
tackle, Keolker; left end, Hupp-
man; halves, Shepard and G. Lin
coin; quarter, O. Lincoln; full
back, Frazier.
Suostitutions: Liebel for Rupp
Rupp for Liebel. Nelson for Keolkr
er, Henke for Huppman, Hardin
for Shepard.
The next game with North
Central High School, SpoAyane,
will be on the home field, Friday
October 5. Come out and see a
real game.