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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Boer Treasure Divided
When Struggle Ended

Krugers millions are still the sub
ject of much discussion. The latest
story is that told by Mr.. Horak, who
was q commandant in the Boer forces.
His story is that: "When the war
was nearing its end, General Botha
issued notice ordering all British
subjects who had fought for the Beers
to proceed to Komatipoort and in
formed them that they would be CIV
EN- passage to any country they
wished. This was done in order that
they would not be tried as traitors.
Men to the number of about $500
gathered at Komatipoort and then
Botha ordered that all bullion and
gold in the possession Of the state
should be taken to Komatipoort and
divided among the men as reward
for their services. The bars of gold
were cut up and the men were given
equal shares. Later the men sailed
from Lourenzo Marques"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
When yONr
Children Cry
for 1t.

There is hardly a household that
hasn't heard of Castoria! At least five
million homes are never without it. If
there are children in your family.
there's almost daily need Of its COM
fort. And any night may find you very
thankful there's bottle in the house.
Just a few drops, and that collie or
constipation is relieved; or diarrhea
checked. A vegetable product; baby
remedy meant for young folks. Castoria
is about the only thing you have ever
heard doctors advise giving to infants,
Stronger medicines are dangerous to a
tiny baby, however harmless they may
be to grown-ups. Good old Castoria !!
Remember the name, and remember
to buy it. 1t may spare you Sleep
less, anxious night. 1t is always ready,
always safe to use; in emergencies, or
for everyday ailments. ANY hour of the
day or night that Baby becomes fret
full, or restless. Castoria was never
more popular with mothers than it Is
today. Every druggist has it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
A Modest Aim

Otto FL. Kahn, the rich patron of
the arts, was talking about art to a
Chicago reporter.
"High brow artists" he said, "are
content to make a living. The low
brows want to make a fortune.
"a high brow wrote play. 1t was
put on, at one of the little theaters,
as high brow theaters are always
called, in Greenwich Village.
"On the third or fourth night the
author turned up and said anxiously
to the box Office man:
% "'Well, old horse, how's she going?'
"'Oh, very much BETTER said the
box office man. Fewer and fewer
leave now before the end Of the
show"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
7, B.llRon Travelled Far

made a safe crossing Of the North
sea, and landed In Yorkshire, in Eng
land. It was given away with many
hundred others, by department store
in Malmoe, in tie southern Swedish
province of Scania, and let loose by a
youngster there. On the diminutive
gas bag was printed the name and ad-
dress of the store, for advertising pur-
poses. The other day the manager of
the store received it in the mail from
a person in Yorkshire. 1t was Debated
and wrapped in paper, but undam-
aged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Criticism of a Car

Secretary Charles c. James, Of the
American Automobile association, said
at dinner in Washington:
"One automobilist asked another one
day:
"'How much did you pay for that
car, George?'
ut was very old and dilapidated
car, and George answered gruffiy:
., 81 didn't pay nothin' for it. 1t was
a present to me-
George said the first AUTOMOBILE
list, by golly, you've been robbed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Turned OFF

The other evening while little Rob-
ert, whose home is in Newman street,
was getting ready to retire, he sud,
denly reached toward the top of his
head and made motion as if he were
turning knob. II can't grow now"
he remarked.
"Why not? questioned his mother.
Because I'm turned off" he replied.
indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

Who says money can't buy happi-
ness? 1t can often buy health, and
that's the next thing to it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
"Into the Trade

Many titled English women have
"gone into trade" One of them is
a barber, although she styles herself
"coiffeurer"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26
Correspondence Culture

Mrs. Rabb-My son is learning to
tune pianos by mail.
Mrs. Gabb-How nice! When he has
learned how, We'll mail him our piano
for a tuning.-Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-26

Cream rises to the top, even in a
common basin.-Champness
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

The body of William Powell, 90
years of age was resting on a cool
ing board in the morgue of Under
taker A. D. Price, Jr., as result of
an accident last Monday morning at
Seventh and Tredegar Streets, where
there is sandbar. He was driver
of a large truck for hauling sand,
when a nut in the steering gear is
supposed to have dropped out and
caused the truck to be unmange-
able. He was driving parallel with
the dock, when the truck swerved
and smashed the wooden fence and
plunged into the dock at this point.
The water was about 25 feet deep
and he went down with the truck.
1t is said that he rose three times
and then his body was carried down
to Twelfth Street, where it was re-
covered. The water had to be drain
ed from the canal in order to remove
the body and the truck. The unfor-
tunate man lived at 1414 West Clay
Street. He was employed by Harry
S. Seay, sand dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
FULTON NOTES

SPECIAL sermon Sunday at Mt.
Calvary by the PASTOR Rev c A.
Cobbs. Good music by the choir -.
Tomorrow we shall expect your
presence at Shiloh Baptist Church.
The pastor Rev. s.. l.. Bush. B
D. will deliver the morning sermon
and DR.. w. H Hill Of Pittsburgh
Pa. Will preach in the afternoon,
preceding the passing Of the sacred
emblems
Dr.. w. H. Hill will preach at
the Zion Baptist Church, South Rich
mond tomorrow; in the morning and
evening se~v ces. DR.. Hill is great
Gospel pr acher.
The IN on Baptist Church, South
Richmond will be in charge Of Rev.
C. B. Jefferson. -.
owing O., the illness of the mother
of Rev. r B. Jefferson his brother
Mr.. Henry Jefferson of the United
States n ! Reserve Corps came to
the civ g, be at her bedside2 He
is now ioned at the Naval Home
Philade1r a Pa.
Mr. G -. Walker, President of
The Rfef nd Baptist Sunday School
Union ro been indisposed for about
two wee The Corresponding Sec
retar ID the Swansboro Baptist
sunday ohool last Sunday and
preacha6 the morning service.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
FOURTH BAPTIST HEARS
DIR. ASHBURN.

Large crowds heard Rev. R. W.
Ashburn, of the National Baptist
Convention in his series Of lectures
and sermons last week at Fourth
Baptist Church. A special campaign
for a greater Sunday School on
February 18th resulted in crowded
school. A record roll in finance and
attendance is the aim for the pres
ent and coming months.
On Thursday the 21st the Educa-
tional Board Of the General Associa
ton of Virginia will meet at the
Fourth Baptist Church with DR.. G..
w. Goode presiding The public is
invited to hear DR.. Rux. President
of Keysville Institute at S:15 P. M {.
this same day.
Note: Mrs. Anita Patti Brown of
Chicago a woman of unprecedented
fame sings at Fourth Baptist
Church, March 9th. Don't fail to
hear her
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
REV. r. n. JOHN
SON breaches
Delivers Able Sermon
in Ministerial Robe
The Great Commission

I visited Sharon Baptist Church
last Sunday morning. The choir,
under the admirable leadership of
Director J. L. Peters had just con
cluded an enthusYng selection. The
members were all robed. The expen-
siye church organ formed an imr
pressive background as Organist
w. B. Davenport fingered the keys,
The astounding part of the whole
business was the appearance of the
pastor, Rev. R. H. Johnson, who
wore superbly fitting pulpit gown
or ministerial robe. the first to be-
seen in any colored Baptist pulpit
in the city.
had not recovered from my sur.
prise, when he expressed his pleasure
at my being present and invited me
to speak. l spoke briefly. An appre
ciative and delighted audience was
present. The sermon was one of a
series on missions. The text was
from Matthew 2S:19,20. 1t dealt
with the Great Commission. Rev.
Johnson declared that Christ anity
was not failure. Men had failed
to give Christianity chance.
I
He turned aside to say that the
segregation question would be set
tied II men would obey the command
Of the Scriptures: Do unto us as
they would have us do unto them.
What rights" he asked can we get
out Of the courts? It is money
thrown away. If the Churches would
go down on their knees God would
bring about change Jesus paid it
all but He left something for us to
do. We have Baptist Churches in
New York. who will permit persons
to come into the Church without
immersion. Can you omit the sacred
ordinance of baptism?"
Rev. Johnson spoke briefly, not
exceeding % minutes in the delivery
of one Of the best oratorical sermons
ever heard from that pulpit. He
made profound impression. The
choir sang, the benediction was an
nounced and the congregation filed
into the street many Of them voicing
their appreciation Of the declaration
, to which they had attentively list
ened
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
DIR. AND MRS. w. T. JOHNSON
REMEMBERED BY MINISTER'S
CONFERENCE.

Among the many commendable
accomplishments of the Baptist Min
listers Conference during the pres
idency of Rev. j. E. Fountain was
the presentation to DR.. and Mrs i.
w. T. Johnson of gas heater to
make comfortable the living room
OF their new and beautiful home on
Brook Road.
Upon learning Of the desire of the
many friends Of this well-loved
couple to express in some form their
devotion. the Conference thought it
fitting to join with them and express
in some tangible way it's regard for
the man who for nearly thirty years
has been in the vanguard of the
Baptist Hosts of Virginia and his
worthy and efficient helpmate.
Among the ministers and minis
ters' wives of the city, none are
more popular nor held in greater
esteem than DR.. and Mrs. Johnson.
DR.. johnson is the preachers
preacher, the brethren regarding it
as a special occasion when they can
assemble and enjoy sermon from
his lips and heart. :.
The gift was financed by personal
contributions from the members Of
the Conference who felt that they
wanted to present something that
would last through the years-some-
thing that Mrs. Johnson could enjoy
with her distinguished husband and
the purchasing committee is to be
congratulated upon the happy selec
ton of modern heating apparatus.
1T is the wish of the Conference
that DR.. and Mrs. Johnson can now
and then find an evening when the
voices that call them from home so
often will be hushed and the hands
that beckon so continuously will be
still: tn evening when callers whose
knock is always answered, will be
absent, and this noble couple who
have labored so long together may
sit awhile in thei~ l'v'-g room to
rest. And as the Conference gift
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
a DEADLY ENCOUNTER
lNTOBACCO FACTORY
James Harrison Kills Harry jackson While
at Work---Charged with Murder.

Harry jackson 40, colored OF
3OO1 P Street was stabbed to death
Wednesday afternoon by James Har
risoG. 80, of 5 River Street, South
Richmond. The stabbing took place
at the Allen and Ginter branch of
the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Com
pany where both men were employed
and is said to have been the after
math Of an alteration over money
matters. =
Jackson was stabbed in the chest
and died within few minutes.
Harrison was arrested.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
LOCAL NEGRO PASTOR
HONORED BY LEGISLATURE
New Brunswick, N. j., Home News
nlr

] New Brunswick, N. j., Home News
Last evening when the House OF
Assembly was called to order at
Trenton for legislative business,
Rev. Charles C. Weathers, pastor
of the Ebenezer Baptist Church OF
this city, was announced as the
chaplain by Speaker Gabrielson and
delivered the invocation. AS the
House members arose, Rev. Mr..
Weathers spoke in brief but impress
sive tones that could be heard
throughout the chamber, and was
well received by the packed gal
leries that heard him. When he had
concluded, he was escorted to the Of
flee of Governor Larson, who gave
him brief audience.
Rarely has this honor been ten
dered to any of his race, but Rev.
Mr.. Weathers is we'll known through
out the State for his able and con
structive thinking on matters relat-
ing to his people, as well as for his
ability as an orator upon the plat
form. He has for the past seven
years been in charge of the Eb-
enezer Baptist Church here, and is
an acknowledged leader in the af-
fairs of the community. Assembly
man George R. Morrison, of this
city, presented Mr.. Weathers to
Speaker Gabrielson of the House at
the opening of the session.
Rev. Weathers attended public
schools in New York City, and re-
ceived his degree of B. A. at Amity
Theological Seminary and Boston
University. He served in civil ca
pacity with quartermaster's depart
ment in the World War, and was
discharged with honor.
He is now secretary of the Inter
racial Committee in the State of
New Jersey.
He also has taken special course
at Rutgers University at New Bruns-
wick, N. j.
DR.. Weathers and Governor Lar
son were classmates in college
twenty years ago, and Dr. Weathers
is very highly esteemed by the Gov
ernor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
MRS. MAMIE JOHNSON'S
HUSBAND GONE.

Joseph Johnson. husband of Mrs.
Mamie Johnson died at their resi-
dence S19 st. John st. Monday,
February 18th at 1880 P. M. He
had been sick about one week. His
funeral took place Wednesday 10th
inst at the IEbenezer Baptist Church
with Rev. VIM. H. Stokes officiat
ing. The deceased was former
member of the Tenth United States
Cavalry and he was also a veteran
of the Indian Wars. Capt. William
A. Hankins Post Spanish Amer can
War Veterans furnished detail to
pay military honors to the deceased
and a volley was fired over the
grave. The Boy Scouts were repre-
sented by Bugler BILLY" Paxton.
Funeral Director A. D. Price Jr.
officiated a.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
Especial by John Mitchell, Jr.)

saw James Harrison in the pen
at the Police Court last Thursday
morning. Henry Jackson has nick
name, Monday Harrison said he
got of from work last wednesday
at 4 o'clock. Monday, who got off
at $3.50 o'clock waited for him and
when he saw him. he attacked him
with a knife. The man who worked
next to him (Harrison) had loaned
him a knife. when he heard that
Jackson was waiting for him with a
knife and it was with this knife he
cut Henry Jackson, although they
all now said that it was his (Har-
rison's) knife and that Henry Jack
son did not have a knife.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
ROANOKE LETTER

Miss Lucy Taliaferro is recovering
Mrs. Ann Carlow is improving.
Mrs. Eliza Scroggins had relapse
but is improving.
Mrs. H. c. Cooper has. been in
disposed
Mrs. Victoria Bell died last Sun
day after protracted illness. Fun
eral took place 8 P. NJ. Tuesday.
Rev. W. w. Hicks is reported as
being in poor health.
John Taylor who has been sick
fer year is now critically i'll here.
Mr.. w. R. Johnson's face and
eyes were frightfully burned last
year and his appearance is pitiable.
Robert Johnson died here recently
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.

AS to the cause of the trouble, he
said that Jackson had stolen some
money from him and he got after
him about it. Assistant Bailiff Mel
Folkes came in with an assistant to
take the names Of all the prisoners
and this ended the interview. 1t is
understood that Harrison has Sc
cured Attorney Charles w. Moss to
defend him. Judge T. Gray Haddon
certified the case to the Hastings
Court, Harrison being charged with
murder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

shall disseminate it's warmth and
cheer. may they feel that it is but
emblematic of the love and devotion
for them that reside in the hearts
of the members of the Baptist Min
isters' Conference of Richmond and
Vicinity.
o. B. SIMMS, Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Jones an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Lillian D. to Mr.. Edward Daily.
Tuesday. February 18TH 1929.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daily are now
residing at 513 North Ninth Street,
Richmond. Va. !.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
JOHN 7. TAYLOR
STRICKEN.
PRESIDENT OF SECOND STREET
BANK SERIOUSLY ILL.

President John L. Taylor is Sc
riously i'll at his home, 14O6 Kemper
Street. He had a slight stroke OF
paralysis Monday morning just as
he was preparing to go to his office
and this was followed by severe
one Tuesday. The latest report is
that he is resting easier and with
the proper care he is expected to
recover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
ENTERTAINED So 81 GLASSES !:

Mss Martha Meekins and MrsL
Venus A. Lee entertained their Sun
day School Classes recently at the
home of Mrs. Lee 919 West Clay
Street. These classes are units Of
the Junior Department of the Fifth
Street Baptist Sunday School. They
were royalty entertained. A literary
program was rendered after which
refreshments were served. Several
visitors were present and expressed
themselves as having spent most
pleasant evening.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
GIsAVEL HILL NOTES.

Mrs. Henrietta Tyler died Friday
February 18th at eleven o'clock P
NJ Rev. w. l.. Tuck preached the
funeral Monday February 18th.
Charley Brown, Sr is sick.
Mrs. Beatrice Davis suffered a
relapse.
Sisters Dilsie White, Callie Man
uel Mary Prentice, Jane Davis,
and Brother Miles Derico are indis-
posed.
Josephine M. Anderson, Reporter
>
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

You'll have no further to go if
you want fine furniture on easy
terms and at reasonable prices. The
Charles C. Jurgens great establish
ment has a record Of nearly half a
century. Go there before going else
where. You will be pleased.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
SECOND TIME IN HISTORY

Thus, for the second time in the
history of prize ring contests, the
bout promoter was the referee, the
other occasion being as I have de
scribed, when l won the champion
ship from Burns. Tex, 1 am pleased
to say proved entirely satisfactory
and his decisions and his conduct OF
the fight throughout were such as
to please ali concerned. Despite
the hatreds, jealousies and several
small fortunes which were involved
in this contest, it was as clean and
square a fight as ever was staged,
and I do not think there is anyone,
who will say otherwise.
(See full account Of Jack Johnson S
story on page Sd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
B. Y. P. U. INSTALLATION

The B. Y. P. U. Of Fifth Street
Baptist Church met at the usual
hour last Sunday, from six to seven
o'clock P. NJ. at which time the
officers for the year were installed.
Mss NJ. Kate Doyle acted as mis-
tress of ceremonies. The topic was
discussed by the president, from
which each person present received
some advice on, How Much Should
We Strive for Material Things"
after which my Task" was sweetly
sung by Miss Florence Fields, our
lorganist.
The following officers were in
stalled by Attorney L. C. White
who carefully pointed out the place
of a leader: Mr.. Isaiah Taylor,
president; Miss Martha Meekins.
first vice president; Mr.. R. H.
Fauntleroy, second vice president;
Miss Ethelyn NJ. Bailey, recording
secretary; Miss Pearl A. Lucas.
corresponding secretary; Mr.. Henry
Williams. treasurer; Miss Bernice
Anderson. pianist; Miss Carlotta
Brockington, assistant pianist; Miss
Louise Johnson, chorister.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
WOMAN'S DAY AT LEIGH ST
NJ. e. CHURCH

Woman's Day will be observed at
the Leigh Street NJ. E. Church
Sunday, February "a 1929. A fine
program will be rendered at each
service. All are invited.
MRS. E. c. FLDRIDGE. Pres.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

Cunningham and Minor on this
side of the river, G. S Cunningham
on the other side. Identical first
class service in both places H l..
Minor is one Of the best embalmers
in the State.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
CARD o. TANKS

Mrs. Lottie Thornton wishes to
thank her friends both white and
colored societ es and clubs for their
Kindness durin- h"~ sickness They
will not be for"o''o"
107 Ta-' Clay Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
STABBED HER HUSBAND.

Julia Jones' 21 years of age, of
500 w. Marshall St. was there with
charge Of having stabbed her hus-
band Will Jones with knife. E.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

Miss Faith E. Morris. youngest
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Charles
IS. Morris has recovered from her
recent illness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23

Rev. P. N. Toliver served the
Zion Baptist Church. South Rich
mond and created a very favorable
impression. He served communion
in the afternoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
Jack JOhnSOn'S Own
Graphic Story

Now to go on with my story OF
the Johnson-Jeffries fight. Because
of the bitterness entertained by JEFF
toward me and the persistent hints
concerning the Fairness of the fight
and the Importance with which it
was fraught for me the selection OF
the referee for the contest like that
in the Burns fight was a difficult
problem. The press and sporting
authorities gave it much attention.
it was a matter of lengthy daily
discussion by sport writer's. Count
less men were suggested for the
task. but neither Jeffries. his man
ager nor myself could decide upon
one that was mutually satisfactory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-02-23
MANY CONFERENCES HELD.

We held many conferences over
the proposition and at times this
phase was troublesome one. 1t
became the source of much specula-
tion and fight fans were consider
ably on edge because of the sus-
pense that ensued. 1t was necessary
for me to proceed with caution In
the selection of referee because
not only were the championship and
a fortune at stake, but my reputa
ton was involved. However,
brought this controversy to a salts
factory conclusion by suggesting
that Rickard be the referee. He
was acceptable to jeff and his man
ager and consented to act in that
capacity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-19

in their respective corners Of the
house, no matter how determined we
might be at times to bring about a re-
arrangement, the chairs and the tables
and the settees. managed in a short
time to drift back again each into its
own familiar corner, as II they knew
by a sort of wooden intuition the
most appropriate place for each par
ticular piece.
When Nancy and I first settled
down to housekeeping we had few
rooms to be furnished, and only the
minimum amount Of furniture to place
in them.
We lived along for two or three
months with things as they were, and
then one evening Nancy was to be out
for two or three hours, and l deter
mined upon a Encouragement. Ev-
erything was to be changed. including
the window curtains and the pictures
on the wall. One of the fellows agreed
TO help me and we worked fast. Be-
fore Nancy got home the metamor-