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This may be onr last battle. MAY 17. 1973 We believe that it is the beginning of our final triumph. JOHN MITCHELL, in VOLUME XLJII, NO. 20 RICHMOND VIRGINIA.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1926 PRICE, FIVE CENTS CROWDS ATTEND NOTED FUNERAL. I REV. UR. Z. D.

LEWfS E7UU TO REST ABLE BAPTIST MINISTERS REACH THE CITY. The Rev. Dr. Able End of a Remarkable in Evergreen Cemetery t. The funeral of Rev I).

Lewis, pas'or for 27 years of the Second Rap 1st Church, took place Horn shat edifice, Friday, March 19, 1926 Hi 1 oVock. Funeral Director Frank Hayes transferred remains from the residence, 202 East! shortly before 9 morning to the churchy where the body was to lie skate until the tfime of the funeral. space Hurroundinjr the casket, was an arbor of flowers. The pirfplt cho'r gallery were heavily draped in black. FINE DRAPERY.

casket was draped wieii a fern decorated with robes and carnations. In uhe centre of magnificent display of tlie flor us arc was a cross of vioilets. It was the gift from the auxd.aries of church. The Deacon Board, con' i bu ed a design of a harp, some lour feet, six Indies in height, while cl mreh sefif white wreath, on a pedestal about tjio a rue A STEADY STREAM A Steady of people passed ni'e'iy into ehurch through onG noor and wen, ou. at another.

Cap-ta 1 No. 107, A. and A. y-. furnisher the guard of honor consisting of Rev M.

C. Ruffin and Rev. Spurlock. Mr. Wil iam Gt tory was the usher in charge, Joseph Brown, wo.tr;ing a Masonic apron was there to render service.

Mr. Lewfs It Booker. cha rman of oshor board was also on duty. The crowd on the outside was steadily aupmen.ed Tin: ciirm Then it became apparent that the Iitoiib had made up their uds to remain until the church opened for the funeral, in order to t.oeure sea's. The arrangement ct the display tty tiie funeral director, Frank Hayes was practically less, Mr D.

Lew Jr. visMug there himsef to superintend tills part of arrangement. A master's a iron rested on ho casket The deceased was a charter member of the Masonic Flifton Alexander is Worshipful Master and George T. Washing on, MANY llie churcli prior to the arrival of funeral party would led one to think that they had already arr'ved and had parsed into the church, for automobi.es' lined both tf des of the Ht.reets in while a monster crowd was on the oil rfdft' This was flhe passing of a noted figure ita Baptist c'rdes, fihe goodjbye of the "ft'ormyptidrel" in the Tdlig'ous cirdle-s in vidnity His army of friendJ came on to witness the farewell to one whom they had learned to love and respect. A FICH7RE Mth.

'Gertrude Barrett Taylor was an in'eres'ed observer, Miss Brown of the Sarah Jones Memorial Hospital with her. had the task of ursine: the tfricken d'Vitie Finally he funeraf cortege came and Director Frank Hayes, with hie rtflk hat and Prince Albert coat, made a striking figure and despite the untoward surroundings the af fair passed off in a eloclfl work manner. i Then tune the entrance info the church. A mass of ministers from all partfe of Mie State and country marched in a body and were assigned seatd it was impossible to list them alB There was Che able Rev. C.

S. Brown, President of the La.t Carey Foreign Mission Convention, the redoubtable Rew Dr. A. A. Graham of Phoebus, the powerful Rev.

Dr W. F. Graham from Philadelphia, thal. king of pulpit orators, Rev Dr. Walter H.

Brooks, tuat silver- oned preacher in Israel Rev. Dr. Chares S. Morris and his Madame from JLyneliburg and President C. Woods, of the Virginia Seminary and College.

THE MISSING DIVINE. Rev. B. was iliere from Plil adelphia. But in all of is boring there was one missing Sirure and that was Dr.

Evans Payne, tlhe giant oak of the Bap istpiis or of the Four.h Bapi Church ho was detained at home by illness. it would have under normal eondltons fallen to his lot to deliver ilie funeral oration over Ills friend. Upon Rev W. I). Stokes.

Ph. pastor of the Ehenezer Bap i5ie duty of presiding as of Ceremonies upon this occasion and right well did he perform the service. PRECEDED THE MOURNERS The various fraternal mid secret organize ions preceded the entrance of the mourners, me uding t.he family and close personal friends. Rev. W.

T. Johnson and Rev. William Ifi Stokes, Ph. irreceded the honorary pall-bearers, who were Rev II. D'ckerson, Rev.

H. Payne, I)-, Rev. Stephen. Rev. S.

E. Funn, Rev J. W. Dudley, S. P.

ltohinson, B. Thl, Rev. J. J. Nlckens, Rev.

It J1. Pass. Then came tlhe bearers from Capital City Dodge, No. 107. Rev.

C. RufPn. Messrs. W. R.

Randolph Samuel Wise, Charles T. F. Archer and Joseph Hawk ns A HUSHED SIDENCE They bore that heavy mrt'allc sliver bronze casket with heavy extension hand es after It left the rollers. As for Funeral Director Frank H. he was in his proper place as a hushed silence pervaded in that mass of humanity A delay of a few mSmites certain prominent divines.

had become in the of preachers to the row rum and then the services proceeded. 1 Hev Slink es said: have here today to pay' our respects to Key Dr Z. Iyewis, a man who was known the coun ry." He then paid a beautiful tribute to bLs memory, announcing that only resolutions from tlie Baptist Conference, fhe Second Church and. its auxiliaries wotiM he read. THE NAMES OF OTHERS The names of tJhe o'hers would be announced and also those, who had sent telegrams and letters of con(tolencejj.

Rev. Joseph Arrington announced f-h'1 hymn "Nearer My Cod ho Thee Tne scriptures were read by Rev. If. R. Williams.

Rev A. W. Brown, of the Sixth Mi. Zion Baptist Church offered a prayer. Rev A.

D. Daly fContinued on page 4) 1M) (ALWTHI1XS "ILL HOLD ANNIVERSARY'. The anniversary exercises of the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Csianthe will be held at the First Bap st Church. Sunday March 28th, i at 3:30 P. M.

The sermon will be delivered Rev. E. C. pastor of Second Baptist I Church, south R'ehmond. The choir of the Second Baptist Church will furnish An inaerestiug program has been arranged for the occas on.

All are welcome. George L. Branch. D. D.

Grand Chancellor; Mrs. Lucy Cross, D. D. Grand Worthy Counselor. Mrs.

Ella Davis is now returning lsonu from a five weeks visr with her daughter in Pittsburgh Pa. She pent one week in Philadelphia with re ives She is now at 22 Wes? Leigh Sreet with Mrs. Walter Owens and 'l leave in a few days for Laurens Mft J. II. Brooks of Blak.es, Va, "'bo is one of our s.lrong suppor ers has two sons here attending the rg-nia I'n'on Their names John Murray Brooks and Lyman B.

Brooks. They will from the Academic Department in June. Air. Elam L. Banks of Harrisburg, I'a was ca led city on account or the illness of his father.

Mr. Joshua Banks who was stricken with paralysis abou two weeks ago. T)ip women and men of Richmond are invied to the xth Ml'. Zion Hap Hhurcli Stmday, March 28th, P. to hear Dr.

S. C. MPcheT of Richmond TTn'versdty. deliver a spec al address. His aubjeor.

tomorrow will he Dr. Mitchell is one of the leading educators of America and who sneaks under he guidance of God Do not fail 'o hear in The Cliorai Chib of Richmond wi11 ng. under the direction of Mr. M. T.

Tyler. free for everybody. DR. T. KING GETS A CALL TO PITTSBURGH 'Divine Called to Consider Invitation.

It is reported here that the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, one of the leading and best paying religious bodies in this country has extended a call to Rev. T. J. King, IJ. pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church of this city, and that distinguished divine will soon have the same under careful and prayerful consideration.

Rev. I)r. King is now receiving a larger salary than ai)y other colored Baptist minister in Richmond. II tt tiding New (lun ch line lie has just pulled down the chhreh edifice and is erecting another in its stead at a cost which will exceed $1 His work here has been very successful and he has succeeded by his systematic endeavors in raising more money than any other pastor, who has preceded him. He has also added materially to the membership of the church.

what steps will taken to hold him here has not been developed. loss will be gain. XXOI'NCKMKXT i Burlte and agents for Hie beautiful earner islander, announ! ccs all es are now open for Moonlights "i day trips down t.he orica James River. Capacity of Jliis magnificent boat is 567. Office 1026 2nd S.

Phone Mad. 6893 Mrs Lillie Lewis, of 2519 Rainbridge Street was very agreeab'y surprised on last Monday night by her husband, Mr. William E. Lewi's her daugh'er, ss Fiances. The occasion was her b'ij hday and many friends were inv'fed from North and Southside t0 do honor to the I occasion An excellent repas was lserved and a grand time had Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Alexandria lournoy announces the approaching marriage of their daughter. Grace Mae to Mr. William Leon Fields, on Monday. the fifth of April, at 10 at their residence, 405 W.

Clay street. Friends invited. No cards. Reception following ceremony. 2t Mrs.

Martha Gibbs reports that she left home March lfith, at 7 P. to attend a meeting at Johnson Hall, leaving her husband. James Gibbs, at her home, about 10 miles from the city. When she arrived home at about 11 P. she found the house was in flames.

Hater his charred remains were found in the kitchen. The house was completely destroyed. The blaze had attained such headway and there being no water obtainable, the complete destruction of the residence followed. The heat was so intense that you could not get near to the house. He leaves four children and four brothers.

Mystery surrounds the burning since there was no fire in the kitchen. The matter is being investigated. THIRD ST. A. M.

E. CHURCH. After an interesting Sunday School last Sunday the subject of the was powerfully I treated by our pastor. We had ap our honored guests at this service, Rev. I).

S. Burrell, Secretary of the Y. M. C. Rev.

Mullins, of Chicago, and three white being a Catholic and Mr. I Elly son, clerk of Henrico Co. They all wept and rejoiced us as the pastor portrayed the beauty of the and power of Jesus. One young man came to the altar for prayer and was gloriously converted after earnest prayer and supplication. Sister Annie i Johnson, leading.

At 3:30 P. Dr. Hatcher delivered a sermon on Trade Marks of the Resurrection to the Va. Union University Y. M.

C. A. at 8 P. M. Two visiting ministers, Rev.

Bruce (white) and Rev. Mr. Williams, thsainted father of Mrs. Paxton and Mrs. Campbell, were with us.

Rev. Williams rose to express his pleasure andabonefit of the worship ami was carried away in the-spirit ot testimony and praise. He will pi each for us soon after conference. Among the visitors at night were Mr. Pearson, Grand Royal King Da1 who spoke to our edifying; Prof.

Ormes, formerly of Wilberforco University. both now of Durham, and Bro. Isaac Lipscomb, Grand Secretary rrent and his wife. Sunday we had one convert, one accession and an offering of for the week. Next Sunday is Day.

He with us all day. Note this: Sunday, April 4th, at 3 I a'l Third Street will worship and commune with Hood Temple A. M. E. Z.

Church. At night Dr. HatVV1 i a special sermon on I What Happens Between Death and 1 the FASTER MONDAY BASEBALL' GAME SOCIAL-BASEBALL CLASSIC. All indications point to one of the greatest holiday sporting and social events ever held in Richmond when the famous Hampton baseball team crosses hats with the local Va. Union diamond aggregation on Hovev Field Easter Monday.

When these two age-old rivals lino up to compete for the cherished honors in this great annual game, an assembly of baseball stars seldom seen will be on hand. All preparations are being made so that the event will be a feature one and that the interest will be of the in, list caliber for the reports coming Irom the teams in training indicate that they are apparently very evenly matched. Just the words Hampton and Union indicate a close, interesting contest and the coming Easter Monday event is no exception. For the convenience of the fans, bleachers have been erected, the field has been put in ship-shape condition and the stage is all set for charming ladies and the captivating and i co-eds to doll their most colorful I Jor the annual day show-off. 7 Reports coming from outlying sections indicate that the number of visitors will be large and elaborate social affairs are being planned in connection with game.

$75,000 NEGRO COLLEGE FIRE. (By Associated Press.) Greensboro. N. March thk lath rev. dr.

lewis, just before midnight destroyed one of the principal dormitories of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College School for Negroes here, causing a loss estimated at $75,000. F. D. Bluford, president of the institution, said $60,000 was carried on the building. MONEY FOR ALL DEPOSITORS.

hecks tor those depositors of the Mechanics Savings Bank, who signed up with the Protective ommittee, are now being written in the offices of Attorney M. ,1. Fulton in the Mutual Building and will be delivered to them in a few days. The receivers have also been sending out checks this week. Money for the Christmas Savings Club depositors is also available and all depositors, those who signed and did not sign will get money.

The matter is being handled quietly and successfully. FULTON NOTES. I Our pastor, the Rev. C. A.

Cobbs, filled his pulpit Sunday morning after returning from New Jersey. He regrets very much that he present to attend the funeral of Dr. Lewis, who was an old acquaintance of his grandfather. Rev. Archer Fergerson.

sermon was delivered by him. The Rev. C. R. Jefferson, the Cor-! responding Secretary of the Richmond 1 Baptist S.

S. Union, preached at the 1 evening service. We are very glad to have Dr. G. E.

Pride on the rostrum, Mondav. the 29th 8 P. M. A great play at Calvary, in four acts, known as the Farm Folks. Admission 20 cents.

Mrs. R. B. Atkins manager; Miss Charlotte Jackson, assistant manager. Hr.

R. H. Walker was given a hearty reception for the service he rendered in Fulton. ulton will turn out to-morrow. 3:30 P.

to witness the exercises of the fourteenth anniversary of the Ardelias Fold, No. lfi, I. O. S. I).

of at the Union Level Baptist Church. Mr. It VV Moss, prom neit insurance and church man. was called fo harjeston W. Va.

recently because the death of his -ftf'heil Mr. Robert Moss, a prominent resident of 'hat city. funeral took pace from the Baptist Church, Tuesday. March 16., Dr. Mordecai Johnson offciating.

He is survived his widow, and five sons, R. W. Richmond W. Oakland Calif; Eugene. Chicago: Harry and Frank.

Charleston W. Va. POLLIE FRANCES BIES I ELECTRIC CM I i Frances, a well-known in the underworld, was eleotrofutod at the Virginia Penitentiarv. Friday, March for the ki 11 of Detective Sergeant Louis Bertucci. August It.

1025. He had previously wounded a colored woman, named Kuth Glenn, at lOOfi Bacon street and a hurry call had been sent to the Second Police Station. Detective Louis ITertucci was one of the officers who responded. Frances is alleged to have approached the officer as he sat in his car and asked him if he wanted him. Two Shots Followed 1 hen two shots followed almost distantly.

I he ball entered the head causing instant death, while the bullet penetrated Frances' "ody, passing through the liver. For weeks it was'thought that Frances would die, but he finally recovered and was sentenced to death. His attorneys were unable to secure for him a writ of error. Joseph Fountain, colored, was the principal witness against him. He expressed the opinion that Frances fired first, but this was practically impossible for the reason that the officer's wound was instantly fatal and he did not permit his antagonist to get the drop on hini.

After Disco vc reel Ei'idevcc It was stated that another witness was ready to testify that Frances did not fire the shot that killed Bertucci. I' ranees died protesting' his innocence. I he body was turned over to Funeral Director I1 rank Hayes Friday morning and carried to his undertaking rooms, where, after it had been prepared for burial, it was inspected by the public until the time of the funeral at 2 clock, Sunday, March 21st. It took place at the Mt. Hermafn Baptist Church, corner of Catherine and Gilmer streets.

Fattie Kenney, of Washington, lb has been on a visit to her relatives and friends at Chase City, Va. After spending a few days Richmond. she returned to hci la Washington. Card of Thnnks. Lou'so Weaver.

105 E. Cay ree Mies to thank her many remembrance- -nd nrayers during her Illness, Esped fully does she thank the members of Fifth S'ree1 Baptist Church, who were so attentive to her..