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NET VISITS PANAMA EXPOSITION IN COMPANY WITH MRS. T. S. JOHNSON-MANY ATTRACTIONS THERE. When I awoke early the next morning in Oakland, California, I found that I had the entire apartment to myself, so far as any interference from the other members of the house-hold was concerned. I am an early riser and I went out to get a morning newspaper. When Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Johnson appeared, a discussion arose as to just how I should spend the day. Mr. Johnson was ready to accompany me to the Panama Exposition, but his wife demurred. He could take me there Friday. I would go with her Thursday. THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE So far as I was concerned, I was an helpless as a babe and I let them decide it, or rather I let Mrs. Johnson decide it for her indulgent husband had learned the lesson of married life and he said "Yes" when he should have said "Yes", an he said, "Yes", when he should have said, "No", it being dependent in each instance upon the wishes of his Madame. It was an unanimous assemblage that had gathered in the Johnson home for the Madame settled every question. THAT OTHER MAN'S WIFE. Mrs. Johnson was a fine looking lady of slender build, mulatto-French complexion, straight, dark hair, and she would pass for a Crooke. She was from New Orleans, and she spoke French with the familiarity of a native. She was young and attractive. Suffice it to say that I was slated to take her to the Exposition on the morrow, for I had extended the invitation to both of them, with no idea in the world that I would get one without the other. But Fate willed otherwise, A GRUESOME TRAGEDY. Mrs. Johnson told a strange, pathetic and tragic story, about her mother, who had married the second time. Her last choice was a worthless, jealous character. She left him and set up business for herself. He came see her, and after a vain pleading, shot and killed her. He did not lose any time after that in killing himself. News of the death was communicated to Mrs. Johnson. It was a sad story and her voice quivered as she related the gruesome story of her mother's demise. MANY ATTRACTIONS. She had her mother's picture there and I saw she had been a fine-looking and attractive woman. I left the house to see the sights of the Panama Exposition. When I arrived at the main gate, I entered the turn-tile and soon was on the inside. The show was so vast that a person could visit it each day for a month and still see something new. It reminded me of the story of the man with one eye, who asked the gate-keeper of a side-show to admit him for half, price, as he could not see as much as a person with two eyes. MUCH MONEY NEEDED He was astounded when the gatekeeper told him that in ammuch as it would take him twice as long to see the show with one eye as it would a person with two eyes, he would have to pay double the amount. An admission fee of fifty cents at the gate would certainly lengthen into an admission fee of two dollars, for it would take at least four days to get a reasonable distance over that vast collection of exhibits that had been spread out for the benefit of the public. I saw the telephone apparatus, which was used without wires and good for talking any reasonable distance. A MAMMOTH MACHINE. We saw the Underwood typewriter exhibit. It was remarkable. A large typewriter was in the centre of the exhibit. It was about 12 feet high and about equally as wide and long. A white lady stenographer touched the keys on a small typewriter in front and electric power communicated this to the keys of the monster machine, which moved with the precision of the small one. A mammoth roll of paper moved automatically as the letter was struck. WEIGHT A GREAT FACTOR. The weight of the machine was 26,600 pounds, which was also stated to be 14 tons. There, was a large crowd present. The exhibit was subsequently awarded the Grand Prize. The Japanese government had taken a special interest in the Exposition and the Japanese athletes were well-night everywhere in evidence, showing the progress of these truly remarkable people. As for the other nations, the showing was wonderful. We strolled into the Zone. Here were the side-shows, the fortune-telling department the submarine, the Panama Canal, Creation and many other wonderful amusements to get the money. THE FORTUNE TELLER A man of moderate means visiteth these shows would go home a beggar. A man sitting upon a stand, attracted Mrs. Johnson's attention. He wore the fez cap and garb of a Turk, while another one from a stand told the crown of the wonderful powers on this man with the gift of second sight. He could tell your name and age, provided you wrote it on the state, which was handed down to you. The Turk was blind-folded. He did no talking except when he was asked questions. Many white people wrote their names on the state and the month and date of their birthday. HE TOLD THE STORY . Mrs. Johnson was among the number. True to his promise, the blindfolded Turk called out what had been written. In calling out Mrs. Johnson's name, he made a mistake in the first name. She went to the other man and made complaint. "Why, Madame," said he. "He is from the Old Country and he cannot speak plainly as you would wish." I was not aware that she had made the complaint until I saw this side-show rooter trying to explain the situation to her. She was evidently not satisfier. WOULD TELL MUCH. Then a plea was made for all to pass inside, where the fortune tellers would tell you your name, your business, whom you would marry and how to get success in business. About a dozen accepted the invitation. I never heard anyone, who was told his name, without previously having given the information just as the writing of the name and date on the plate had enabled the first unhilified man to communicate the information in some mysterious manner to the blind folded one. OTHER MYSTIFYING TRICKS A person would have a coin in his pocket. He would take it out and ask the date on it. The man in front, who could see, would ask that it be handed up to him first. He would pass it back to the owner and then the Turk would call out correctly the number thereon. Mrs. Johnson could certainly walk. I prided myself on my ability to "hike" but I had met my match in her. She went into the show where you "shoot the shoot," that is, you get in to a car which goes up and down an inclined plane. I declined the invitation to accompany her and waited patiently on the outside until she came out. She told of some people, who had been killed riding in those cars. They failed to obey the instructions. THE VIRGINIA EXHIBIT. I went to the Virginia exhibit and registered there. I saw exhibits from Hampton Institute therein. I visited the Mergeontaler Linotype exhibit. There were the latest models, including the Model No. 14, one of which I had recently purchased at my home in Richmond at a cost of $4,000. The educational exhibits, the progress in science and machinery and the latest modes of locomotion as shown were indeed wonderful. We visited the Hawaiian village, where the Hawaiian Orchestra discussed sound-suitting and musical selections, no sentimental as to stir the wavelets of love in the unsophisticated and inexperienced youths and lashes. IN THE HAWAII CONCESSION. Coffee, cocoa, sandwiches, pineapples and other delicacies were being served during all of this time by the white American waitresses and the Hawaiian ones. We sat down and gave our order. I had not observed any signs of race prejudice, although I had been told that it existed here. All I know was that when it came to lunchroom (Continued on Fourth Page.) In Memoriam In memory of Cornellus D. Lucas, who departed this life one year ago January 4, 1915. Days of sadness still come o'er me. Years of sorrow silently flow. Fond memory keeps my dear friend near me. Though heaven called him one year ago. By his friend. —REGINALD N. HILL. Mr. J. W. Thompson was called to Boston, Massachusetts, Monday, on account of the sudden death of his brother, Arthur C. Thompson. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY, 8, 1916 STOCKHOLDERS MEET Fine Report of Bank Officals—Ens thusfultie Greetings—Fine Banque CHAIR PRESENTATION. The meeting of the stockholders of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., was held last Tuesday night, the 4th inst., under the most favorable auspices. An unusually large number was present and President John Mitchell, Jr., presided, being relieved during the reading of his report by Vice-President Thomas M. Crump, Cashier Walter T. Davis handled the roster of stockholders, being assisted by Paying Teller Albert V. Norrell, Jr. Prayer was offered by J. A. Brown of Chester, Pa. FINE REPORTS The report of the Cashier showed that the past year had been a prosperous one. He gave detailed information relative to the condition of the Bank, of its increase in deposits and of its steady growth as a financial institution. It has depositors aggregating 4,000. At the conclusion of the reading of the report, it was received and filed President John Mitchell, Jr., then made his report. He announced that the Board of Directors had declared a dividend of 4 per cent, payable on or after February 1, 1916. INCREASE IN REVENUE He showed that the increase in the aggregate deposits for the year of 1916 over those of 1914 was $253,674.44. The following information relative to the aggregate deposits during the past 14 years will be of interest: 1902 $ 122,915.01 1903 186,796.61 1904 262,537.96 1905 319,052.58 1906 353,911.24 1907 481,248.65 1908 465,716.90 1909 480,062.58 1910 584,524.86 1911 830,033.4 1912 982,367.45 1913 761,574.44 1914 849,292.25 1915 1,102,966.73 Total $7,102,995.85 THE CHAUTÀCQUA SALUTE. The report was received and ordered filed, as the stockholders arose enmase and tendered the Chinautaquia salute to the President. The waving handkerchiefs made a most inspiring scene. Director John T. Taylor made a most inspiring and eloquent address, and Rev J. A. Brown, of Choster, Pa., stirred the audience as he told of the high regard in which President John Mitchell, Jr., and the Mechanics Savings Bank wore hold by the Bankers in Pennsylvania. DIRECTORS ELECTED The following persons were elected members of the Board of Directors. John Mitchell, Jr., Thomas M. Crump, John T. Taylor, R. W. Whitting, W. F. Graham, Thomas Smith, A. D. Price, E. R. Jefferson and J. J. Carter. Her, J. A. Brown announced the benediction, after which there was a little commotion, due to the presentation of an office chair of the finest make, together with a flash-light to President John Mitchell, Jr., by a committee that had contributed to the same. Misa M. L. Chiles made an admirable presentation address. MAGNIFICENT REPAST All present then went to the dining hall below, where a magnificent report was spread. Rev. S. C. Burrell blessed the table and everybody seemed happy as they discussed the excellent reports heard upatients and the evidences of prosperity on every side. It was the most successful meeting as yet held by the stockholders of the institution. Y. W. C. A. Richmond, Va., January 5, 1915.—The Rev. A. C. Skinner met an appreciative audience at Veepar Service on Sunday. He delivered an address on "Faith" which was very helpful to those who heard. A "Watch-night Social," by the "home girls" and a few of their friends was a very jolly affair. After light refreshments, the entire party went to church, where the New Year was greeted with song and prayer. The Girls' Club presented a beautiful, white crepe de chine waist to the General Secretary at the close of the meeting on Monday. So thoroughly surprised that she was well-night speechless, the Secretary could only quote repeatedly "your kindness breaks me down." The regular monthly meeting will be held at the rooms, 748 No. Fifth Street, on Monday, January 10, at 5:30 P. M. It is correctly hoped that every member will be present. Tuakkegee Inat., Ala. Dec. 31, 1915 Mr. L. Mitchell, Jr. Editor The Richmond Planet 311 North-Fourth Street, Boston, MA 02118 Dear Sir, - A Head of the Division of Records and Research of The Tuskegee Institute, I co-operated with the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. Principal, in keeping an annual record of all lynchings in the United States which record was sent by him from time to time to the public press. According to this record there have been, during the year just closed, 69 lynchings. Of those lynched 65 were Negroes and 14 were whites. This is six more Negroes and eleven more whites than were put to death by mobs in 1914 when the record was 49 Negroes and 3 whites. Included in the record are three women. In at least four instances it later developed that the persons put to death were innocent of the offenses charged. Eighteen, or more than one-fourth of the total lynchings, occurred in the State of Georgia. Only 11, ten Negroes and one white, of those put to death, or fifteen percent of the total, were charged with rape. Other offenses and number lynched for were: Murder 17; five whites and twelve Negroes; killing officers of the law, 9, three whites and six Negroes; wounding officers of the law 3; clubbing officer of the law, a family of four father, son and two daughters; poisoning mules, 3; stealing hogs, 2, white; disregarding warnings of night riders, 2, white; insulting women, 3; entering women's rooms, 2; wounding a man, 2; stealing meat, 1; burglary, 2; robbery, 1; looting, 1; stealing cow, 1; charged with stealing a cow, 1; furnishing ammunition to man resisting arrest, 2; beating wife and child, 1, white; charged with being accessory to the burning of a barn, 1. Lynchings occurred in the following states: Alabama, 9; Arkansas, 5; Florida, 5; Georgia, 18; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 9; Missouri, 2; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 5; Virginia, 1. Monroe N. Work, Division of Records and Research, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. In Memoriam In loving memory of mother and wife, Susie M. Page, who departed this life two years ago. In that lonely graveyard Where the gentle flowers wave Sleeps the one in glory That we tried in vain to save. Oh! may we meet, dear darling; Where friends no more shall weep; For those who died in Jesus There death is only sleep. Oh! for a look at your dear face, On the smile and lending hand That passed away one year today To that beautiful and happy land. She is gone, but not forgotten; Never shall her memory fade. Sweetest thought shall always linger Around the grave where she is laid. — W. W. Pam, Husband, and C. H. and J. W. Pam, Richmond, Va., Jan. 8, 1915. FROM WEST POINT, VA. Rev. Johnson, of Richmond, preached for us Sunday. Miss. Julia Lockley and Mr. Wray Carter were married here last Thursday night in the presence of a large number of friends in the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Everett Stubbs. Miss. Anna Burwell and Mr. Tuck Williams were married Sunday by Rev. Morris in the home of the bride. Mrs. Rosa Wynn was called to her home in Newport News last week by the death of her sister Miss. Nora Harris. Mrs. Sarah Wynn continues very slick, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Fortune, on 8th Street. Mr. George Brauxon was a guest of Mr. George Braxton was a guest of Mr. Carter Greedham, Monday Mr. Charlie Howell and Mr. Johnny Howard, of Norfolk, arrived here Monday. Mr. Fletcher Cane accompanied Mrs. Cane and Little James to their home in North Carolina last week, after which he returned to West Point Mr. George Davis arrived here Saturday, after spending Xmas with his parents and friends in Roanoke. He reports a perfectly lovely time. Mr. George Coleman was a guest of Mrs. Mary Johnson Monday. Mrs. Rosa Davis was very much surprised last Tuesday night; after which she reports a lovely time, when a small number of friends, after nine o'clock, knocked at her door, one after another, laden with presents, consisting of cake and wine, and lots of other "goodies." The guests were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Clarke, Jr., Mrs. Ethet and Iness Allen, Miss Florence Wynn, Mr. Walter Carter and Mr. Howard Clarke. Negro Welfare League Constructs Basket Ball Court. The mid-winter sport of basketball has invaded the South and there is no longer any necessity of a long trip to New York to see an interesting contest, for arrangements are under way to bring all the big school teams to Richmond. The court and outfit will be furnished by the Richmond Welfare League, which has recently fitted up Johnson's Auditorium for the Public School children's use. The games will be furnished by the Athletic Association of Va. Union-Union on one hand, Virginia Union-Union on one hand, with Hampton, Howard, Lincoln and Petersburg as her prospective opponents. Preliminary contests for amateur will be held before each big match. There are several teams in formation; a boy's team from the Armstrong High School is under the direction of Prof. G. W. Buckner; a girl's team from the same school is being instructed by Miss Myra H. Colson. Several teachers of the various district schools are also developing outfits. Union's five has not definitely chosen, but it will certainly be selected from this aggregation: Gregory, Robinson, Tolson, Daniel, Lawton, Hucles and Taylor. The first game is slated for the middle of this month with a team which has not appeared on a basketball court here. Watch for the announcements! A Great Stlr in Philadelphia Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Dr. W. F. Graham, pastor. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, our International preacher and singing evangelist, and also a member of the above named church, pitched a battle against sin, flesh and the Devil, and ever since there has been a mighty stir among the devil's forces. Watch-meeting night twenty-four persons united with the church and up to this writing there has been over seventy-five, and still they come. Rev. Skipwith also took full charge of the devotional at our ministers' conference, Monday last, which was a great treat, so much so, until the conference re-endorsed him as the foremost evangelist of our denomination. Great time is expected all day Sunday. Mr. Harry Thompson accompanied his uncle, J. W. Thompson, to Boston, Massachusetts. FROM ROANOKE, VA. Watch Meetings were held at the different Churches last Friday night. December 31, 1915 and January 1, 1916. At the High Street Baptist Church Rev. Charles Stewart famous Lecturer of the far West, spoke to a large audience on Monday night, January 3rd at eight o'clock on the subject, "Samba Waxed" Fat and Kicked." His audience was highly pleased when he concluded by saying in substance that he would feel glad when the time comes when our people would learn how to record each other the recognition due them. Mr. Robert S. Howard, of Ivanhoe was in the city during the Xmas holidays, visiting Mrs. George Akers, of 228 Harrison Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Watkins were the guest of Mrs. Akers, a week previous to the Xmas. Rev Charles Stewart was in Roanoke, Sunday, January 2, 1916 and preached a wonderful and instructive sermon to the congregation and friends of the High Street Baptist Church at eleven o'clock. All who heard him were much benefited. They had patiently waited for the gospel message from the mayor. Mr. Herman Hutchison, who has been confined to his room on Norfolk Ave. N. W. is greatly improved and hopes soon to report for duty again. With deep regret we learned of the death of the uncle of Mrs. Ella Lockhayer and Mrs. Bessie J. Curtis of Seventh Avenue, N. W., Roanoke. They left the city last night for the house of the deceased in Raleigh N. C. Rev G. C. Taylor, D. D., of Mt Zion A. M. E. Church preached from the 8th chapter of the Acts of the Apocalypse, "Tarry ye at Jerusalem, until ye be endowed with the Holy Ghost." Mrs. Bessie Reynolds, of Wythville, Va., who was in company with her brother, Cloyd Burks, who was operated on at Burrell's Memorial Hospital left on No. 13 for her home. Mr. Burks has gotten well enough for her to feel safe in leaving him to the care of the efficient nurses. --- THE DEATH OF MR. PAGE Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 4, 1916 -- Mr. William Nelson Page, aged 46 years, manager of the Pittsburgh Courier, died at 3 o'clock on Tuesday morning in Washington, D. C., after an illness of a few days, death being due to bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Page passed away at the home of his mother in law, Mrs. Malissa Taylor, where he and his family had gone to spend the holidays. For the past twenty-six years he was employed as private secretary to one of the officials of the Carnegie Steel Company. Mr. Page rone from an humble clerkship to this position by dent of hard work and perseverance. It has been said that during the many years of his connection with this large corporation that he was never tardy and was the embodiment of the term, "tenacity." At the time of his death he was private secretary to Mr. W. G. Clyde, General Manager of Sales of the Carnegie Steel Company. In the capacity of manager of the Pittsburgh Courier, it can be truthfully said that the present success and high standing to which this paper has attained is directly due to the energetic efforts and efficient management as well as business sagacity of Mr. Page. He was one of the most ardent workers in the campaign for the establishment of the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A. For a number of years he was secretary of the famous Leondi Club and was one of its founders. Mr. Page is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bessie Taylor-Page, a son, William Clyde Page, a daughter, Miss Mabel Page, and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Page. AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION The following are the names of the officers and members of the Executive Committee elected at the meeting of the Savings Bank Section in Seattle, together with the committee and state Vice-Presidents subsequently appointed by President Hawley; President—N. P. Hawley, treasurer Farmers and mechanics Savings Workshops Bank. Miami. Miami. Vice-President—George E. Edwards, president Dollar Savings Bank, New York City. Secretary—M. W. Harrison, Five Nassan Street, New York City. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TEMP EXPIRING 1916 V. A. Loraner, comptroller Williamsburg Savings Bank, Brooklyn, N. Y. Henry Schachte, president Germania Savings Bank, Charleston, S. C. Charlee S. Norris, treasurer Home Savings Bank, Boston, Mass. TERM EXPIRING 1917 W. R. Meekle, secretary Paterson Savings Institution, Paterson, N. J. Joseph R. Noel, president North West Bank, Chicago, Ill. George R. Edwards, president Dollar Savings Bank, New York City. JAN 10 1918 CARBRIDGE, MA. PRICE, FIVE CENTS TALKS ON THRIFT There is an economy that saves all the spigot and wastes at the bungee. To practice economy in little things and forget it in the larger ones is no economy at all. To walk a mile in order to save five cents car fare may not be a good policy, for the time may be worth many times the saving. It has been figured out that it does not pay a carpenter to stoop down to pick up a nail, for the time he wastes would buy two nails. You often see men and boys in the big city dashing in front of autos, dodging trolley cars and taking desperate chances with their lives to save a few moments time, and then stop for ten or fifteen minutes to watch some gentleman in a window advertising a corn cure. Be consistent! It never pays to buy something simply because it is cheap. If you do not need it, it is dear at any price. The woman who is eager for bargains and buys simply because she cannot resist the temptation to get a bargain has swindled herself. True value consists in getting the maximum return for the money spent. Last summer a woman bought six bankets of peaches that were spotted, and thought she bought them cheap, and her economical soul was exultant; but when she found she had fewer cannals than if she had bought some fruit, and the scrape was unlucky for "peach butter," and in her anxiety to get them canned before they spelled she worked herself sick and let the syrup boll until it's crystallized, she realised that there are some bargains that are not bargain. When a wave of economy strikes the household, the wife generally decides to save on the table, which is all very well, provided she knows how. But to buy cheap meals and some vegetables may be the poorest sort of economy. There are some cuts of beef as nourishing as porterhouse at one-third less the cost; but to buy bone and gratify for beef is to deserve yourself. If the family cuts no fat, buy lean cuts. Pork chops can be bad with practically no fat or bone at all. These are the loin chops. Rump roast is all meat and no bone and goes a long way because there is no waste. In the matter of clothing costly economy can be practiced. Two pairs of two dollar shoes will not last half as long as one pair of four dollar ones. Gingham costs more than calico, but it wears longer and looks better. It costs just as much to make a dress of calice as of gingham and the only difference is the small, saving in material cost, which is over-balanced by the short wear. A remnant is not cheap unless you can use it. It may pay a woman to do her own laundry, but if she breaks her health it is costly washing. You can save money by doing without eating—at least cutting it down to stopping the craving for food. You can eat candy just before dinner and not want nood and meat; but that is saving money to hire a doctor. True economy does consist in doing without some things—needless luxuries, but not in doing without the necessities of life. There are many ways to save, but look out that in saving at the spigot you don't forget the bunghole. AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION. TATE-CARTER Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carter announces the marriage of their daughter, Tumor Estelle, to Mr. Arthur B. Tale, Thursday, December 30, 1916. Reception at the parents' residence, 1024 1-2 St. Peter Street, Friday, January 28, 1916, from 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock P. M. The pastor, Rev. J. Andrew Bowers, will begin a new series of sermons on the "Church." 11:30 A. M.—Subject, "Dead Man at the Wheel." 4 P. M.-Union Communities. Mr. Olivet with 31st Street Baptist at their building, 31st and O Streets. All are welcome. Weds Richmond Girl. On last Wednesday evening, December 29th, Miss Florence Morgan, daughter of Mrs. Elim Morgan of 518 North 13th Street, Richmond, Va., was quietly married to Mr. George Allen of New York City, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Blanche Shorter, 160 Lexner Avenue, New York. The young couple have planned to make their future home in this city. --- Messrs. Bolden H. Crump, Leandro Brown and Christopher Jackson left for Tampa, Pla. last Saturday. Mr. B. H. Lemax, of Westover, Va., was in the city and called on us. The Christmas Savings Club is Still Open. A man is lying on a bed, reading a book and playing a trumpet. He is surrounded by a forest with trees and rocks. The moon is visible in the background. --- --- John Mitchell, Jr., President Blakey, Ga., December 30. Four Negroes were shot and killed, two burned to death in a Negro cabin, two white posse men seriously wounded and several other whites slightly hurt in. a series of pitched battles near here today, growing out of the assassination near here late last night of Henry Pillipigne, an overseer on the E. H. Couchman plantation, according to reports reaching here tonight. Villipigue and his wife were the only white persons on the Couchman plantation, which lies some ten miles west of here, when he was shot in the back' and killed last night. He had trouble with Grandison Goolsbay, a Negro, and his two sons; Mike and Ulysses, several days ago, having chastened one of the Negro boys. Posses began searching for the Goolsbay Negroes today, and rewards of $100 each were offered locally for their capture. The Goolsbay worked on an adjoining plantation to that Villipigue had in charge. It was not known whether Goolsbay or his sons were among the Negroes reported killed, but, according to meager information reaching, here Early Hightower, a kinsman to Goolsbay, was one of those killed. Reports said one house, presumably in which the Negroes had taken shelter, had been burned an two white men wounded. WHITE FARMERS.AROUSED OVER DEATH OF NEIGHBOR. When the news of the death of Villipigne spread posses were formed, one being led by Sheriff Howell, of Early county, in which the killing took place. Granlson Goolby and an unknown Negro, it is thought, were shot and killed by the sheriff's posses. Granlson's sons were burned to death later in a cabin, in which they sought refuge after being driven from the one in which their father and the other Negro were killed, and Early Hightower and James Burton, the former a domain to Granlson Goolby, were killed early in the afternoon by a posses composed of white farmers around over the death of their neighbor. Represents today said several bands of about fifty men each were searing the country along the Chattaboose River between Swamps were searched or Negro cavities visited by angry men making the Gorakhyn. Sheriff Howell his today sent in a call here for additional deputies with guns to capture the suspected Negroes and to present their being spotted. The guns ridden little Blackwater and Nassau were each of have gone to Nightwiver's cabin because of his kindly help in the darkness. When the wifes rushed down the cabin, reports say. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK. either Hightower or Burton opened fire without parleying. After an exchange of shots, the white men rushed in and found the two Negroes dead. DEMANDS FOR SURRENDER DRING VOLLEY OF SHOT Later in the afternoon Sheriff Howell, came upon a cabin about seven miles west of herd, in which the Goolsbys were barricaded and armed, demands for their surrender brought a volley of shots from the cabin. Several of the whites were wounded, it was said, and the sheriff and his men took cover and opened fire on the cabin. More than 100 shots were fired in all. Then more daring members of the attacking forces rushed to a side of the cabin, which was without windows, and applied a torch. The flames drove out Goolsbay, his two sons and another Negro, whose name was not learned. The Negroes rushed from the cabin door, firing as they ran, and Oliver Hudson and Samuel Hillman, members of the posse, fell wounded. Goolsbay was shot and killed as he dashed for safety, and a moment later the unidentified Negro dropped. The Goolsbay boys escaped through the woods. Hudseth and Hillman were sent to an automobile to Hudseth's home, and the sheriff sent here for more ammunition. In the meantime, others in the posse had followed the fleeing Negroes and forced them to take refuge in a cabin a few miles away. The sheriff then had this cabin set on fire, and he and his deputies reported tonight that both the young Negroes were burned to death when they remained in the cabin, rather than come out to face the guns of their attackers. Both Hiddeth_and Hilman are expected to recover. Blakely, Ga., December 31.—Two more Negroes were killed and four Negro lodge bullings were burned today in the western section of this (Early) county in a renewal of clashes between whites and Negroes, according to reports reaching here tonight. Reports that Negroes were threatening the lives of white farmers caused numbers of armed men to leave here for the scene, and reports from the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee River, the dividing line between Georgia and Alabama, said many white men had crossed the river from Alabama. Seven Negroes were reported killed yesterday by white posers, which sought Grandison Goolsbay and his sons, Mike and Ulysses, charged with killing Henry J. Villipigne, a white overseer. Today mobs scoured the river country on hearing a report that Goolsbay's sons had not been burned to death in a Negro chin, as reported, but had escaped. The other Goolsbay was known as one of the leading whites in Negro Mason and Negro Odd Fellowes lodges in this section of the country, and also to be a member of other Negro lodges. Brought a Nugget into building near the Adjutant's Row was reported deployed by Ira. Bently today a Nugget Museum led building and Nugget Cell Fellows' lodge building had been burned, and later in the day a lodge building known as the Negro Supremo Circle was burned. Ed Law, a Negro, accused of aiding the younger Goolabys to escape, was said to have been killed late today with his won, known as "Precious" Law. The Goosbys, it was claimed, were aided by these Negroes to reach a train to Montgomery, Ala. In retaliation, Negroes were said to have surrounded the home of H. H. Grimsley, a white farmer, threatening to kill him and his wife and children. The Negro mob dispersed, however, before Sheriff Howell, of Early County, and a number of deputies reached there. NO REQUEST FOR TROOPS RECEIVED BY GOVERNOR. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 31.—Governor Nat E. Harris said tonight that no request for State troops had reached him up to 7 o'clock, and that he had received no reports from Blakely or the reported outbreak there. Troops could only be ordered out by the Governor. HEAVYWEIGHT MATCH OEF. New Orleans, December 29.—The twenty-round fight for the heavyweight championship, scheduled for March 4 in this city between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton, of Minnesota, was definitely declared off here late today by Tom Jques Willard's manager, and Tommy Burns, local promoter, who was a partner of Dominick J. Tortorich in promoting the fight. Announcement was made by Tortorich and Burns. December 24, that they had decided to try to substitute Frank Moran, of Pittsburgh, for Fulton in the match with Willard. Burns insisted that Fulton should win an elimination bout with some well-known heavyweight before fighting Willard here. Jones said he was opposed to Fulton's meeting any other fighter before he fought the champion, and insisted that Willard would fight Fulton before taking on any other challenger. Jones showed a telegram he received today from T. S. Andrews. Of Milwaukee, offering, Willard $25,000 for a ten-round championship match with Fulton, in Milwaukee, February 22. Doing of the Needle Art Club Ashland, Va.—It was the Thursday December 29, of an ideal winter after neen when the Needle Art Club met at the home of Miss Jalika Price, of Kenwood. Dutty sewing was accomplished in the midst of months and month. We were forced with many medical no- beds and attendants. Our hostess glided on pea sticks in arranging the table with the most pea- tables, decorating all the tables. MISS JALIKA PRICE B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. Animals E. Energy HENRY LANE WILSON Ex-U. S. Envoy to Mexico Tella of Madero Murder Plot. ```markdown ``` Mr. Wilson gives details of the conspiracy to kill the Mexican president and only blames General Huerta for not guarding against its execution. He predicts that Carranza will fall as Mexico's ruler. GEN. DODGE IS DEAD Distinguished Soldier and Pioneer Railroad guard Passes Away. Major General Grenville Mellen Dodge, distinguished soldier and railroad builder, died at his home at Council Bluffs, Ia. Two notable services to his country assure General Dodge a place among the history makers of the civil war and reconstruction periods. As a soldier his valor is attested by the fact that four horses were shot from under him in the battle of Pos Ridge, and that he himself received wounds in several battles. As a pioneer in western railroad building he has the Union Pacific rail road, whose line he located and whose construction he superintended, sparing today as a monument to his memory. It was said of him some years ago that he was instrumental in laying more miles of trust than any other man in the United States. General Bodge was born in Danvers, Mass., in 1838. He was trained as a civil engineer and studied at the Parridge Military academy and also at Norwich university. Y. M. C. A. MEN DRILL New York University Band in the Part of State of New York. One hundred members of the Best Ship Band of the Young Men's Christian Association in New York. have enrolled in a company for military training, it was announced. This is the first step in a plan by this branch to have the more than 500,000 Y. M. C. A. members through the country formed into an army reserve. The general plan for the reserve has been passed upon by Major General Leonard A. Wood, commander of the department of the east, it was said. While a considerable portion of the training work is expected to be done in gymnastics and armories, city authorities have indicated that streets and parks may be made available. JOBS FOR ABSTAINERS ONLY With the workmen's compensation act in effect the Wilkes-Barre & Hazleton Railway company, the Lehigh Traction company and Liebensberger Brothers, big contractors, at Hazleton, Pa., announced that hereafter they would not take on any men unless they should give pledges to abstain from the use of liquor. The law, thus, may result in the gradual weeding out of many men in and about the anthracite mines of the Lehigh coal field, as railroad and coal companies will have detectives to "spot" employees suspected of being drinkers. GLANDERS KILLS.MAN Italian Dies of Rare Disease In Phila delphia Hospital. What is said to be the second death of a human being from glanders in the medical history of Philadelphia and one of a very few in the country occurred in the Pennsylvania hospital in Philadelphia. The victim was Camillo Carbelotti, twenty-three years old, an almost friendless Italian laborer. The man was taken to the hospital December 13, and his aliment was diagnosed as first as typhoid fever. The symptoms developed slowly, and not until Monday did the ulcers appear which stamped the disease as glanders. Glanders is a disease almost entirely confined to heroes and mules, although dogs, goats, sheep and humans may contract it. It is highly contagious and, according to physicians, may be contracted through handling harms which has been worn by a horse afflicted with it. Trapped in the bed room of he home, at Codarville, near Pottown, Pa., when a small lamp exploded. Mrs. Rebecca Hance, seventy-three years old, was unable to escape and was burned to death. The house was destroyed. Walter T. Davis, Cashier --- TO ACT AT ONCE IN SINKING OF PERSIA President Takes Personal Charge in U-Boat Crisis. WILL NOT STAND OUTRAGES Mr. Wilson Confers With Leaders in Senate and House on Submarine Controversy. The United States will take decisive action in the crisis with Austria-Hungary, created by the torpedoing of the British Blue Persia—in which more than 300 persons, including Robert N. McNeil American consul at Aden, lost their lives—as soon as it has full details on the outrage. Two hours after President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson returned to the White House from their boneym on Joseph P. Tumulty, the president's secretary, gave out for publication the following statement: "The president and the secretary of state are taking every means possible to obtain the full facts in this grave matter, and will act just as soon as the information is obtained." Before this, the president had called to him Chairman Stone and other members of the senate foreign relations committee for a conference. He also had had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Lansing, in which the head of his cabinet told him the latest developments in the Perla case. Later, Chairman Flood, of the house foreign affairs committee, called on the president. White House officials said both the senate and the house, which convened after the holiday recess, would be kept informed of all important developments in the foreign situation, probably through conferences with the leaders of the respective bodies, or, if any drastic action should be decided upon, through a possible message to the congress. This met the approbation of many senators and representatives, who have been contending that in such a crisis as the present promised, to become congress should be consulted in any moves which may involve the country in measures at least short of war. During their conference, senator Stone told the president there were informations that some senators were preparing to speak on the sliding of the 1964 Bill of Amendments 189. The president is interested to hear so and the information was for reference. Ing all it could to protect American rights. Senator Stone told the president that when the foreign relations committee meets he wants to be prepared to meet any situation that might arise. The senator said after his talk with the president that any nation which outraged the United States should be dealt with severely. The senator later said the foreign relations committee meeting would be beferred until later. Senators particularly interested in the foreign situation expressed a view that the state department would submit all facts bearing on destruction of ships to congress without formal request by resolution. KAISER HAS BLOOD POISONING Said to Be Growing Worse and Crown Prince May Head Affaire. Prince May Head Affairs. Emperor William is suffering from blood poisoning and his condition is daily becoming worse, according to reports from Germany. These say that the kaiser has been operated on twice without any improvement being noted and that the crown prince will be temporarily entrusted with the imperial power unless his father's condition changes in the near future. May Become Dumb. Emperor William is monacized with the possibility of becoming dumb, according to the Paris Matin, which says: "It is learned the operation on the kaiser consisted of partial ablation (removal) of cancerous tissues of the larynx. The emperor is unable to speak, and if he does not consent to total ablation the larynx will become stifled within the next few weeks and the voice will dall entirely." Czar Asks Rumania to Join Allies. A wireless despatch transmitted to Rumania says that the czar of Russia has sent an ambassador to the king of Rumania, asking Rumania to join the allies. Indian Troops Leave France. A British Indian, army corps (a corps in 40,000 men), has left France for another field of operation. It was officially announced in London. RISKED LIFE FOR PET BEARS Young Woman Trainer Overcome In Fire That Destroys Shows In attempting to save five bears belonging to the B. M. Patrick Cornaval show, Miss Maud Granville, who was, training the bears, nearly lost her life in Erranton, Pa., when the building in which the shows had their winter quarters was destroyed by fire. Miss Granville went into the burning building to hide her pals and help her when out by fireman. The ladies Colleen, weighing 51 pounds, the women of the show, was regained with propriety. ```markdown ``` PITTSBURGH BANK FAILS TO OPEN State Department Closes Old Institution. FUNDS OF 41,000 PUPILS The Depoels Are Nearly $11,000,000 and the State Will Liquidate the Assets. Christmas cheer in Pittsburgh received a setback when the Pittsburgh Bank for Savings, one of the best known institutions in the city, failed to open for business. Tacked to the front door was a notice which said that it had been closed by order of the Pennsylvania banking department, and G. H. Getty, bank examiner, had been appointed temporary receiver. It was known in the financial district that the bank had been unable to weather the storms it has encountered since the failure of James G. Kuhn and W. S. Kuhn, said to have been identified with the bank in 1913. A run at that time continued several days, but strong interests went to its assistance, and the doors were not closed. Recently, it became known that the banking department was playing particular attention to the bank, and an effort was being made to interest persons who bitherto had not been identified with the institution. Old stockholders surrendered, their holdings, and it was understood a month ago that the situation was much improved. The announcement came as a distinct shock. The Pittsburgh Bank for Savings was chartered in 1862 with a capital stock of $300,000. In 1901, it absorbed the Real Estate Savings bank, and in 1908, the capitalization was increased to $600,000 by a stock dividend from surplus. Depositors of the bank included many persons with savings accounts, although the institution did a general business. Deposits on September 15, 1915, were $10,945,713, according to the report made to the banking commissioner. On the same date, the surplus was reported at $403,514. It was stated that the bank had appximately 75,000 depositors, of whom fully 30,000 lived in other parts of the country, as the bank was among the first to take savings accounts by mail. The savings of some 41,000 school children are included in the bank's deposits. By this plan, school children would take their money to school on a certain day of each week, and a collector for the bank would call at the various school buildings, giving them credit on their books for the amounts deposited. This practice was in effect for years, and many thousands of dollars had been deposited by the children. It was said that scores of successful persons in the city, who began saving in this way have continued their business relations with the institution ever since. Gift-Laden, Dives to Death. There was no santa Claus at the home of Mrs. Hattie M. Seaman, of Homestead, near Pittsburgh, but instead of a visit from the dispenser of joy there was a call from the angel of death. Mrs. Seaman, twenty-five years old, was returning home with her husband on a shopping tour, her arms laden with Christmas presents for her two small children, and while crossing a bridge a few hundred feet from her home she lost her balance and fell into a stream, thirty feet below, and died before medical aid could reach her. In company with her husband, Mrs. Seaman had been shopping, and both were carrying numerous packages. When crossing the bridge a short distance from their home Mrs. Seaman slipped and fell across the rolling, which collapsed. Before the husband could drop his packages and grasp her she fell over and alighted in the rocky bed of the creek. --- Slays Boy, Wounds Two Men. Debbie Delbier, aged five, was shot and killed and two other persons were wounded when William Altman, aged forty, ran amuck at Youngwood, near Greenwood, Pa. Altman was shot and perhaps family wounded before he was finally overpowered. Altman went to the home of Mrs. Susan Delbier, a neighbor, declaring he intended killing the whole family. He opened fire and the boy fell dead. George Delbier, aged seventeen, rushed into the room and was wounded. On the street Altman encountered Alex Burley, who was shot twice. When he refused to surrender, O. C. Oppenheide fired on Altman. The condition of Altman and Delbier is unknown. Liberty Belt in Coal. Bunson C. A. Barder, of Potts Fox, the best replicate of the IID mode, from another, and Triplet, just a tyrannical vendors of the bell's trip to San Francisco. The bells have been carved out of solid coal by James Cuningham, of Summit Hill, and upon the top is the initial letter of the surname of the people, set in sulphur gems, from the mines, which have the beautiful mellow color of old gold. Nothing has been omitted to make the souvenir a perfect copy of the bell, the famous crack being reproduced with fidelity. Seven More States Dry Seven western and southern states bought liquor at high speed in preparation for the extension of the reign of the water wagon to Colorado, Iowa, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, South Carolina and Arkansas on January 1. With Virginia, where prohibition is to become effective on November 1, 1916, nineteen states will be in the dry columns. Nebraska, California, Michigan, South Dakota, Vermont and the Territory of Alaska will vote on statewide prohibition next year, they have already announced, and several others are expected to ballot on the questions. The states which board the water cart Friday at midnight add a population of 8,254,043 to the no-liquor ranks, according to the 1910 census. Child Mutilated; Mother Arrested. Mrs. Helen Liebried, twenty-eight years old, is being held in Johnstown, Pa., pending an investigation into her sanity, following the finding of the woman sitting beside the mutilated body of her two-year-old daughter, Katherine, at her home in Roxbury. The child's throat had been cut and her body mutilated with a butcher knife. The authorities believe the woman killed the child while temporarily insane. Save Eight. From Drowning. Eight girls were saved from drowning at New Cumberland, near Harrisburg, Pa. by Clarence Hempt and Victor Dreyer, the latter having to dive five times under surface of ice. First, four girls skated into an airhole on the Susquehanna and Hempt pulled them out. Twenty minutes later four more went into the same place, and but for Dreyer, probably would have been drowned. Army Secret Service Stolen A reversible telescopic indirect firing sight, the property of the United States army, the design of which has been carefully guarded by the government, has disappeared from a three-inch field gun in the armory of the second field artillery of the National Guard, it was stated. Its intrinsic value is small. The supposed theft has been reported to the police. Appendicitis Fatal to Two Girls The home of Frank Smith, in Shamokin, Pa., was saddened for the second time within three days when his six-year-old daughter, Dorothy, died. Appendicitis was the cause of death. On 'Christmas day another daughter, Mary, ten years old, died of appendicitis. Both children will be buried in the same grave. German Ammunition Blows Up Hundreds of persons were killed or injured in the explosion of a German ammunition factory at Muenster, Westphalia. Part of the town was destroyed and the whole supply of munitions was lost. The explosion was believed to have been accidental. Advance for Western Roads Railroads west of the Mississippi river were given material increases in freight rates by the interstate com- merce commission in a second decision in the so-called western advance rate case. Von Papen Salis for Germany Captain Franz von Papen, Germany's recalled military attache, left New York for Rotterdam on the steamship Noordham, bearing a safe conduct to Germany from the entente allies. Wage increase for 3500 Men. The Reading iron company announced a readjustment of the wages in all departments which will mean an advance of from five to ten per cent. About 3500 men are affected. GENERAL MARKETS PHIILADELPHIA. — FLOUR quiet; MILLEADELPHIA. $15.1$4.40; milti mills; $8.30$6.40. RYE FLOUR - Firm; per barrel, $5.50 $5.50 WHAT firm: No. 2 red new 138½127. CORN firm: No. 2 yellow, 81½ 88½¼. OATS steady: No. 2 white 49½50c. POULTRY: Live steady, hens, 138½ 138½ roosters, @12c. Dressed steady, choice fowls, @18c.; old roosters 138½. BUTTER arm: Fancy creamery $6c. per lb. HOGS steady: Selected, 41©43c; nearby, 39c; western, 39c. Live Stock Quotations. CHICAGO—HOGS—15©30c, higher Mixed and butchers, $6.05©6.70; good heavy, $6.40©6.70; rough heavy, $6.05 ©6.38; Right, $5.65©6.50; pigs, $4.80 ©6.50; back, $6.10©6.50. TITLEK, $6.10©6.50. COWS and halftones, $4.50 ©6.90; cows and halftones, $2.25©8.40; Texans, $6.50©8.10; calves, $3.60 ©7.95 SHIPP—Strong. Native and weir s. $3.50 $6.00; lambs. $6.40 $8.0. $1442 COSTS AWARDED T. R. Formal Denial of New Trial. Former President Theodore Roosevelt was allowed $141,422 against William Barnes, Republican leader, as costs and disbursements in the recent trial in Syracuse, N. Y., when the jury dismissed the $64,000 total suit brought by Barnes. It was agreed by attorneys that Mr. Roosevelt could have incurred $2000 more because of the extraordinary length of the trial, but he added only the actual costs incurred. Justice underscores this doubt in more detail, dropping $10,000. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA We have a fine line of Calendars for 1916, both imported and domestic and they are now ready for the inspection of the Public. We can quote prices that will be of special interest to those who buy these kind of souvenirs. A visit is requested even if you are not ready or are not prepared to purchase now. THE LINE IS ATTRACTIVE AND THE DESIGNS ARE NEW AND SURPRISINGLY BEAUTIFUL. THE J. W. BUTLER PAPER CO., OF CHICAGO, ILL. HANDLES THE FINEST LINES OF CALENDARS, COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMMES AND FOLDERS OF ANY HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY. TO SEE THEM IS TO REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THE FORCE OF THIS DECLARATION. INDICT EIGHT MEN FOR GERMAN PLOT Congressman and ex-Congressman Among Defendants. Held With Personal Friend of Kaiser for Fomenting Trouble in Muntion Plants. Eight men, one of them a member, and another a former member, o. congress, were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York for pro-German activities in this country. Six of the men were members of Labor's National Peace Council, an organization formed, it is alleged, to forment labor trouble in plants turning out supplies for the allies. The men were: David Lamar, New York, known as "The Wolf of Wall Street." Congressman Frank Buchanan, of Illinois. Jacob Taylor, East Orange, N. J. H. Robert Fowler, former member of congress from Illinois. Frank S. Monnett, former attorney general of Ohio. Herman Schultels. Henry B. Martin. Frans von Rintelen, now detained in England. Von Rintelen, a personal friend of Emperor William, is alleged to have founded the council, acting through Lemar. Congressman Buchanan asked for the impeachment of United States Attorney H. Snowden Marshall, the conductor of the prosecution, on the floor of the house recently. The indictments, which were returned to Judge land, were made under the Sherman anti-trust law. The specific charge against the man is conspiracy to restrain trade by bringing labor leaders and creating strikes. The penalty is a year in prison, or a fee of $10,000, or both. Labor's National Peace Council was organized in May of this year, after the arrival in this country on April 8 of Franx von Rintelde, who is reputed to be high in the councils of the German government. He apparently commanded unlimited funds, having $900,000 to his credit in one New York bank. According to federal officials, his mission was not merely to start propaganda against the exportation of prostitutes to the army, but also to stir up disputes between the country and kingdom, in the latter rugged, in tow. His efforts were a failure from the start. 1916 Calendars Now Ready peace council, ostensibly organized to promote the cause of international peace, was held in Washington in June. Congressman Buchanan was elected president; Fowler, general counsel, and Monnett was named as member of the committee on resolutions. Buchanan resigned July 31 and was succeeded by Taylor, who is a leading labor union official of New Jersey. Von Rintelen, according to United States secret service agents, finally discovered he was pouring out his money without result except to enrich the men he employed as his agents. Some strikes were called, but they failed to have any important effect on exportation of munitions. The German agent decided to leave the country. He first endeavored, by the aid of Andrew D. Meloy, an American mining promoter, to obtain an American passport. Failing, he sailed under a Swiss passport using the name of Edward V. Gasche. Meloy was subsequently arrested and turned state's evidence. When von Rintelen was taken prisoner by the British a mass of documents were also seized and turned over to the American authorities. Acting on information obtained from these papers an investigation was started into the activities of the peace council. LIBERTY BELL IN COAL Junketer Snyder Sends Glossy Ebony Souvenir to Friends. Mrs. Wilson to Stay in Business. President Wilson's bride has not discontinued her business relations with the jewelry house of Galt Brothers, in Washington, in spite of the persistant rumors that the business is for sale. The advertising columns of the daily press contain the following announcement: "The business of Galt & Brother, jewelers and silvermiths, for many years at 1107 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C, will continue and be conducted at the same place and under the same name for the owner by H. C. Berghemer, manager." Cleary is Bent to Prison. William V. Cleary, former town clerk of Havenstraw, N. Y., who was acquitted of the murder of his young son-in-law, Eugene B. Newman, about a year ago, was sentenced to not less than three years and not more than six years and four months in prison. He was convicted of forgery a few days ago. Deny War Glass Order. Officials of the Hasselblad Ole company, at Wheeling, W. Va., de- that an aircraft for 9,000,000 miles hauled to be sent to the British army has been received by that concern. The say that while the company has re- ceived orders from England, none has been from the requested. YOU CAN FIND HERE ADVERTISING CALENDARS SUITABLE FOR ALL LINES OF BUSINESS AND AT PRICES THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU. THERE IS ALSO A LINE OF "LEFT OVER" 1915 CALENDAR BACKS, WHICH CAN BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE TO LARGE PURCHASERS, WHO DESIRE TO SAVE MONEY. HENRY P. FLETCHER The New United States Ambassador to Mexico. Photo by American Press Association. BOY-ED RAPS CRITICS Predicts U. S. Will Have to Muzzle Press in Self-Defence. Captain Karl Boy-Ed, the recalled German naval attache; Colonel Edward M. House, President Wilson's special emissary, and Brand Whitlock, American minister at Brussels, sailed for Europe on the steamship Rotterdam. Colonel House and Mr. Whitlock were uncommunicative, but Captain Boy-Ed gave out a written statement in which he denounced what he characterized as the "rockless utterances of an irresponsible press," and predicted that the American government, "in self-defence," some day would and it necessary to curb such utterances. Colonel House said he would visit the American embassies at London, Paris and Berlin and Possibly Vienna. He declined to add to his previous statement, in which he declared that his trip would in no way be a peace mission, but that he was going at the request of President Wilson and Secretary of State Lauding fully to inform American diplomats as to the preside attitude of this government. Colonel House was accompanied by his wife. When Mr. Wohlheck and his wife resumed the prior the owed trip, sympathetic them was to demonstrate that if necessary for a punishment to prevent them down the prior to the commencement. Choice Groceries, Wines Liquors and Cigars PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin St. (Near Old Market) RICHMOND VIRGINIA A. HAYES. 727 N. Second St. RESIDENCE-725 N. SECOND ST. First-class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies, when the family have not t suitable place. All Country Orders given Special Attention. Your special attention is called to the New Style Oak - Caskets. Call and se me and you shall we waited on individually. PHONE, MARSHOT 2788 OTHER PEOPLE JUDGE When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of homemaking comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to set our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 6, 16 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase. CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1899 ADAMS AND BROAD XCHMOND PLANET RAILROADS NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORPOLE. Schedule in a. M.; April 12, 1984. Leave Bryd Street Station, Richmond, N. NORPOLE; ":0:0 A. M.; ":0:0 M. P.; ":0:0 4:00 P. M.; ":0:0 A. M.; ":0:0 M. P.; ":0:0 7:00 P. M.; ":0:0 A. M.; ":0:0 M. P.; ":0:0 7:00 P. M.; Arrive Richmond from Norfolk; ":1:00 A. M. ; ":1:00 2:00 P. M.; From the West; ":0:0 A. M.; ":2:10 P. M.; ":1:00 P. M.; ":0:0 4:00 P. M.; ":0:0 P. M. Daily. Daily except Sunday. Sunday. W. H. REVILLA. W. O. BAUERNE. F. H. HONDAKE. O. P. A. BANSON. C. H. DOBSON. D. P. A. BICCLOD, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINE. For Florida and the South: 8:18 A. M., 9:28 P. M., 12:00 A. M. P. M., 12:00 A. M. P. M., *"10 P. M. For N. & W. Hy., West: 8:15 A. M., 9:28 A. M., 8:00 P. M., 9:20 P. M. P. M., 8:00 A. M., 9:20 P. M. 8:15 A. M., 9:00 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 9:00 P. M. *"00 P. M., *"10 P. M., 8:24 P. M., 9:28 P. M., 8:30 P. M., 11:50 P. M. For Goldsboro and Flytattle: *"00 P. M. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—DAILY: 8:30 A. M., 9:18 A. M., 8:20 A. M., *"10 P. M. 8:30 A. M., 9:18 A. M., 8:20 A. M., *"10 P. M. *"140 P. M., 8:17 P. M., 9:28 P. M., 9:28 P. M., 8:00 F. M., 11:50 F. M. *Knexpt Sunday, *"10 Sunday only, *"10 Travel and departure and connection not guaranteed. G. C. ARMSTRONG, D. P. A., 890 Blvd. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH Trains leave Richmond, Mine Street Station. N. R.-Following schedule figures published in 10:30 A. M.-Daily local for Daventry. 8:30 A. M.-Daily local for Daventry. 10:30 A. M.-Daily-Limited for all points South 10:30 A. M.-Except Sunday.-Local for Glen City; Dearborn. 6:00 P. M.-Daily-Daventry points and Burningham, with Pallman observances stopping 12:15 P. M.-Daily-Limited-for all points South. Pullman ready 8:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE. 5:10 P. M.-Stormer train (Parker city)-Burn- local-To West Point, connecting for Baskiton, daily except Sunday. 7:00 A. M.-Daily-Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND From the South: 7:05 A. M., 8:09 A. M. 8:50 P. M., and 8:50 P. M., daily; 8:49 A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 9:15 A. M., 8:15 P. M. daily. H. L. BRIEF, D. P. A. 700 East Male St. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Glacianafi, Louisville & Wash. 9:00 A. 9:00 P. 11:00 P. Main Line Local, 9:00 A. 9:00 P. 9:00 P. James River Line, 9:00 A. 9:00 P. Kown West, Old Pt. 9:00 A. 9:00 P. Newport News Local, 9:00 A. 9:00 P. Tyler arrive from Koehlich, 21:00 A. 9:00 P. 9:00 P. Newport Kown, 9:00 A. 9:00 P. 9:00 P. Newport Kown, 9:00 A. 9:00 P. 9:00 P. James River, 9:00 P. 9:00 P. 7:15 P. Daily. SEABOARD AIR LINE Southbound train scheduled to leave Ridgway daily, 8:35 A.M. M. bait to Karlin; I. P. M. M. baitup and commute, Alhambra, Mininggah, Mininggah, Mininggah, commute and depart to Jacksonville, 12:45 A.M. M. baitup and commute, Mininggah, Jacksonville, Tampa and commute Jacksonville. North Carolina Indian scheduled to arrive in Louisville, KY. 0:39 A., 8:57 P., X. 0:39 A., 8:57 P., X. ALPHEUS SCOTT (CHURCH HILL) Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 2008 P Street, Phoca, Mid. 2007—Bandhampton, 1015 St. James St., Phoca, Midland 0012. Registration of the deceased and Society of Burial of the deceased. Prayers for the deceased and condolences to the family. et Rese: At ceeapediheUenelieitoen than tm Bah, Gees JOHN MITCBELL, JR... . EDITOR All commanientions tatreded for publication eoald be ment oo on to rench ue by Wotnemlay. Besered at the Feat Omer at Kictinons, va es eocoed clam malter. SATURDAY... JANUARY s. 1916 a ‘Acworvied culediwilt pradive ‘alae caned body, : | Many “people go head-long inte trouble and depend upon praying te Ge to Ret them out again ‘A poos woman fs a God-sent bleasit : to aay man, but we are not sayin anythiag right here bout the other tad. ° Some young folkx spend moxt ot their time talking about cutting an! shooting somebody. They are uyuntiy worthiens ax a citizen and equals worthican an a corpse, Even the medical colleges do not want them ewes el BEES ee =e os gens SSA, It in balloved by many that we sha” know gach other fn heavens, If thin be true, there aréymany colored fol down here, who Will not want (0 + to heaven for that reason | When It comes to having a bre funeral from insurance money, colored folks arc nublimely happy even when they are In tears of grief over the departed. one. If some people would spend just half of thelr Ume attonding to their ewn buaincas that they uae in attend: tng to other folks business, they wou ever know want of have caury fear. Colored folks should remember thal all white folks are not their enemie: and they should not be treated aa sul White fotke should remember that al! colored folkx are not thelr ener: and that they shonld not be create as wach: CHURCH UNION. Wo bave receltnd “The Negra'n View of Organte Unton:” It ta written 13 Haneat Lrox, 2.1, LE 2, Pasty of John Wenley Methodint Epis oi @uarch of Baltimore and Liberian Cou sal General to the United States, I deals with the queation of the orgat union of the Methodiat Episcoy Church and the Methodiat Episcopal Church, South, Mn. Gronar A. Ow ss fn Ube Introduction aaserin that the crux 6f the whole mutter Js (he pres ence of the Negro in the Methodist Episcopal Church fs neither questioned mor denied for the Church South be cause of the presence of the Negro therein, s . Da” Lrow arguew: logically agutnyt Orgaaic anion declaring that 1 {x not possible until the Negro reachen itnt plane, where his oquality will bo rev- ognized and appreciated in the Kreat Methodist denomination North an well a» South. Ho maken the surprixing statement that a large proportion of the Methodists North do not believe {n tho equality of the Negro in recor:| niting him as equal. Tho work Is scholarly and able, written in a miost interesting stylo and will richly repay a perusal. It may be obtained from the author by writing to him at 141 W. Hilt Street, Baltimore, Md ‘ THOSE BARTON HEIGHTS CEM. . KTERIEK. - A d¥legation of colored citizens an‘! others representing the truxteca of the six colored cemeteries in Barton Heights, appeared before the Admints- trative Board, December 31, 1915, w petition them for the privilege of burying the dead tn those cemeterion. We have never uaderstood why sun ‘& course should De mecessary. Theno cemeteries were estebiiehed thors years ago and the property in the weighberbeod fa net pasticetariy valn- able and the fe met stand in the wey of the pretty ioe ty. ‘There cam be ne junit. gtound for denging the estore pocpia 6 R{cb- moné- the privilege of ming them. ‘The cuty veguirement. shquhl by that tre roe tare Je Beet fe ore: modern metheds of sanitation. 1t i jail monsense to talk about a grave-yar: ‘Betting too fall in the light of ptesen' javents. Here we bave Shockoe Hil Cemetery, within gunabot distance o! the :colowed cemeterios, and funerais are taking place and interments made thefe Just-as regularly now as thy were fifty years ago. 3 It 1s unfortunate that political con: ‘siderations and private gal are en often In ovidence in matters that are both sacred. and holy. This sectton of the city has boca virtually quarct.- tined and the most: sacred consider. - Hons disregarded. We do not know what, the Administrative Board wi!) do. It will take men with fortitude and willpower and courage of their convictions to grant to thexe ‘Colores. people thelr manifest rights In.thty matter fn the fave of ‘the continue! opposition of some of the white ci zens of Burton Heights. Hut the power of prayer SUM re mains with them and tf they will re lown on their knees and talk “wits ME Marater” up sander, i may Me hut He sway bring about n chang +, sbich will permit these peone. Whe OURKE Rraves and own sections t> herinh the menfory and look after heir dead in peace a ‘PECULIAR CONDITIONS HERE, [tte diMowit Go uniterstand gust wha’ the present upheaval in oar elt} “goverment means. Recently, th Hoard, of Police Coinmtastoners wu “Tejuvennted and changed. Now: tt tt announced that the Detective Depart Ment tx net only tinder investigation, [Dut under suspicion New men,.whe ure without experlence are donning “the blue uniforms of the Pollee Depart. ment We are getting increased sey. vivo, but not fiereased eMficleney ax the regards of the reparte of mbberteg WIL Hhow, Ottivers ure placed in etn mand ef men, whe have no xpectal Hability for the nervies fo whieh they Have been assigned sand the “old timere” an the Polos Departines: Appear to be Gader suspicion SOW have always been under the tn: pression that Miehmond City had About as efBetent a pollo weryyee an any elty in the’Southland, Have we teen inietaken in thin? The expenses of the city are mounting sky ward and no one with a reapeet for the true! will allege that (hin tnereaned expense han brought increased eMficteney, Evers few weeks bring a report Out janather OMe It, ty le created und another larke sulary placed upon the already overdurdened taxpayers IC appears that thy Adnanintrative Board should control the city of Klehtmond or the city Council should do it { A combination ef the two has al refaty made bad nntters wore We ire unable to predict Just how leas! tie patent payers will xtand all HC Ute or when they will ery for reties! hat way that will cemumand attention | fureateracy ts naw all powerful aut bspe ters fren ane departiuent of (he ¢ ther Vie WRN ene ether In ascer | ating Just hew mek expense they, AN Umpese upon people, who contri. Memos ta the paytient of their t alartes, We presume that when the } Pteaval comes and the peaple gacte * he polls and verte, Hat am seme quar re there will be Sweepurit, walle mt the gnasinng af teeth on a part Hh that whit i co often spoken ot bthe Sermptures. t THE QUESTION OF LASCHING The horritle bute beries, alieh have heen taking place in the netgibertion: ef Blakeley, Georgi. during the pact ten days neem te have .awnkend ho answering cry of horror from those whe hye been solleitets about the atrocities af alleged atrecs fies of the Germans and the Turks tn Europe. Six colored people have been Killed, no far ax reports ga, and mect ing places destroyed, siuply because Mikey und ULyxwn GooLany killed one wWhity man, The following telegraphic report, will be of interest: Binkeley, Gu., Jaiuary 3.—While no more attempts have been made on the lives of Nexroos mince fast week's out- break in which #ix Negroeg were kite, reportn reached here today that a Ne- gro church building in the wentern portion of thin (arly) County, wax burned Saturday night. Spme halt dozen Negro lodge bulldingy have been burned ninco the whites went out. to avenge tito death of Henry J. Viliipi- ue, an overacer residing in tho-west- ern part of the county, but until Inst nixht Negro churches, it was sald, bud een spared, Villipigue was murderod ny Negroes for having whipped one of hem, according to statements by neighbors. Mike and Ulysses Goolsby, Nexroce ‘hargod with complicity in Villipigue’s oath, are belleved to have escaped rom the county: John T. Bossley. of Blakeley, left here last night for Mont- omery, Ala., on hearing roports that he Negroea bad.gone there. Ho went pan official capacity. ‘ Idlera around the courthouse square ate today were given a surprise when | } pistol dropped from the hand of a nan using it to iliustrate the part he: a4 taken.4a the bunt for the Negroce, ast weet; Que cartridge exploded, he bal geing through the fleshy part f the leg of the mhrrator. No one foe was bert, - ‘We have been wonderiag what kind « Chict Baecutive Geotgic now hak (a is “White House.” This geatieman's redecessars were active in proveatins) Rées in every form. We hope that Uh | action, of the white people in North ; Carolina will arouse kim. The follow ) ing telegraphic report wilt also be o } Interest: 1 , ‘ - | Durham, N.C. January 5.—The University Commission ‘on Southern fiace Questions, composed of represen: tatives from twelve Southera univer altica, tn annual sesxion here’ today adopted a vigorous resolution to prosecate ‘a. crusade against the lynch Jaw as employed among the Negroes. The open letter was particularly ad- dresved to the college men of the South. Portions of- the resolution Tead: ‘ “This lettor is not written to con- vince you that lynching {s.a crime, for you know It already. Its object in to urge you to show others whenover opportunity presonts itself that lynch- ing docs more than rob its victiow of their constitational rights and thetr lives, It stmultancously lynches law and justice und civiitzatton and out- rakes all the finer human sentimert and feelings, Tho wrong thing that 1 dova to the wretched victims {# almont ux nothing compared with the injury It docs to the lynchers. “One of the bad features of lynching Ix that tk quickly becomes a habit anJ, like all bad habits, deepens and widens rapidly. Negroes were first ‘lynchod for uxsault am rourder, but now they are Jynched for much lest serious crimes, and aometimes for trivial of fenden, and even Negro women have yeen lynched.” 1 The personnel of the cominitter tn” frofessora Jumen Hi. Dillard, director f Slater Negro Educational Fund; W. < $. Sutton, Univeralty of Texas; James } 3, Farr, Univeralty of Florida; B.C. franson, Univeraity of North Caro- inn; Jamea D. Hoskins, University of ¢ renineance: 1. J. 1, DeLoach, Univer: } Ity of Georgia: J.J. Doster Univer: 4 ity of Alabama; W. L. Kernen, Unt y ernlty of Minsianipp:, W. O. Sctorre, § ‘niveralty of Loulstana, W. Mo Hun: 9 oy, Virginia Milltary Tpatityte. and ¢) oxiuls’ Morse, University. of South t ‘arotina u “h When. we started the campaign | guinat Iynehing, better known os ‘eblaw more than twenty-five year+ 1 co, We Httle expected to mee the day awn when strong, vitriolle pruter's wuld be volood by even the conseriin it ve white men of the Southland geThe PI Rie contained fn the resolutions freq moat tdenties! with that used in of exe columns for many years We be tH ve that material tmpravement wii How and that the sober second: ought of the nation will assert (teelf to ye heutalizing pragtews of a half cer. ne Fy must be stamped out. lew we £9 all all lapre Inte*barbarism asm gy sult of this iniquity > da Lawless tote and prejudiced yea. ar wiry mut uideretand Chat te taking 1 Arn stand for the right and the taw, 2" Sante prote: Nik auraelves The res pr Moun well empharize the fact that ou lynching the vietim, the law Itxett for alse tynehed Te may take one year Mt Menus tke Gty years but tysehe AP Lomuxt ge. tie VONKERS NOTES, Fo The Messnats Bapttot Chureh ete Pbrated thei anual Christmis exer «ives Thursday evening, December fo 11S, with a vantate entitied, oT Wondertal Cheistisas ‘Pree. ander te direstion ef Mine Hertha’ ‘Thempsur Superintendent of the seheel Me pleased eta nda hdl brat hard rv plowed with the work of Miss Themt hal ated ber supporters : The Christos Tree and entertiar, ment of the Memorial AL MW Zien Church was held Tuesday eventins Decetshor 28, 1415, under the taniny ment of the superintendent, Mrs it HoSeutt Closing remarka by the pas tor, Key Benjamin Judd. The anudal Christmas exercises of the St Jumen Minion wan celebrate | Monday evening, December 27, 191%. under the direction of Miss Edith Me: Alister Closing remarks by the ps tor, Mev. 1. Ho MeArthur. t ‘The Christman exerctnes of the Lut. eren moo Chureh. ‘Rev, Hitt Pastor, was celebrated Inat Friday evening, December 24, 1916. ‘The exercines In the New A.M. +, Zion Church wero celebrate. with o cantata entitled, “The Dtsturbet Christmas Tree.” ugder the direction of Mra. Charles E. Borden, Superia: tendent, Mr. Charles S. Evans, orged all to word thetr New year's Rosoli- tion #0 a8 to say, “T will go to Sunday School.” Closing remarks by the pay tor, Dr. John J. Smyer, P. H. D. Mr. and Mra. Thomas L. Harrin on. tertained at dinner Christmas evening, December 25, 1916, Mr: and Mra. #1: ward William”, Mr. and Mra, O. Har- rin Minn Edith Willinms,-Minn Mary Watking and Mre, Ruby and Amy Moore. of Ropular Mount, Va. The dintnk toca. win hind.omeiy deco rated. 7 At the annual election of oMcers of the Messiah Baptis€ Church, Deacon Henry Rux wan clected treasurer: John 1. Bailey and John R. Green were reelected truatees, nnd Mra Lily Rux re-elected church clerk. At the trustees’ annual otection John R. Green wan clected chairman of the board; Samuel Giddings, Secretary; H. H. Howard, Treasurcr. At the annual election of the deacon hoard A.A. Thorton was eloctad Chalr- man; Squire Cook, Treasurer; Harry F Carter, Asnintnnt-Treasurer. ; Rev. N. C. Cobli, of Mt. ‘Vernon, of | ‘inated at the watch meoting service in 1 he Messiah Haptist Charch, Friday | pvoning, December 31, 1915. An un: | genial number-of membere and friends | tended this meetine ot the rele , oun enthusiasm was above the nver- ' Ke. * 1! " Rtoekholders' Notice Nottie 2 Jn hereby ivan that the As nual ig Of the Stockholders 0 ihe Richmond Benofiisl Teectance Combeny, will be held Jaamiry 13th. 1916. at & o'clock P.M. at the odbee ag. [. Punsowmney.< | wf>; ° . JMO. T. TAYLOR, Sec. ‘ netic ' ‘ ro" , Great Rvangelictts mesting for men. * 4 y 4 3:30: P, M.~ Phe. man whe.can' stag. g g EDITOR WAGELS and speak (Rev. MM. Mitchell. q ae 4 ‘ se ey Bg ek Pe Sean rere mained: Conran) . + Will give the men of Riekmoad a] ©. peas ddan aha dacttis taeda osha . t special menage. Come men and hear Is - 5 = 7 : : : - him sing and talk to you. Richmond] ~ a: 3 ee Ys knows ‘Aim. Come, men, on time. ‘ 4 : Bring your song books. is . bs en | . (Continued from Ftret Page.) Tvery howe ia aaked to have mid core Pm) day prayer for the Y. M. C. A. ‘This te ; . ia a schentiie. Vegetable compound « | lil seen much té Richmond, Please ‘ ~-hair reet’' and: Ate Ofl, oe time, Mrs. Johnson diplomatically ded 5782! request, - 4 several ether pesttive arte, me to the other andar the grounds, d ¥ making the mest, powerful hermien ‘where I got a good Sandwich aat- tho F Hair Grewer known, scteally forcing Peeled tO ge along wich Tent ce AE) LERADURG (VA.) NOTRA, : halr tp grow tn most obstinate esses. . ? Unexcelied for Dandruff, Itching, Sere . FINE HORSES. . ee ¥ vs Beal. Falling Hair. Will grow meas + We vinited the barns or stables {r \'whch were found some of tho finest F stock of horsefiesh in the world. We “rode on the-;small scenic . raitway, ‘which made the trip around the > grounds. It was gotRiog. dark, and. Anolly suggested tho homoward trip. Sirs, Johnson was ready and sho was not ready. It was after 7 o'clock anc yet sho Was willing to take {n° other attractions in the city. I was willing, too, but what would her husband say? I dectded to call bim up at bin home. He informed ‘mo that friends wore there awaiting me, although he wan perfectly willing for ve ty round ont the evening's entertainment at other placen of amusement. [ “RT-HOME AGAIN, |’ We arrived home’ In time and 1 Inugbingly told him, of-my experiencers with bis Madame~ There wan a mls. chtevous twinkle th hin eye ax 2 told him, Just as though.he bad had xini- la experiences with her. T bad made the trip with no inconvenience, al- though’ I had chaperoned a “white” Indy, at least she wus <0 white that not knowing her, 1 would have boon unable to tell the difference. I met Fdltor J. L. Derrick that night witn other friends. Wo discuesed many things, and taat night I went to bed thoroughly tired out, wondering what the morrow had in store for me. Joux Mirenrin. Ju! DIRECTOR BLK. JONES! WORK, Charity roporte of the off style were A sort of rombination of whine and plea. Anyhow, they were depresaing to read. Tho new faxiton, which now scemn definitely to have come tn, In at ones much more bustnesclke at thore cheerful. Information be cour pactly given: the hopefal npleit in which the work in done getn oxenplt fication; and the appeal in xhort ant to the potnt-—much Uke Swift's charity rermon on the text: “He that giveth to the poor endeth to the Lord”—"You that Hke the terms, down with the dust.” An a ‘specimen of thin Inttor- days type of informing and even exhtt arating report on charitable work. the latest Bulletin of thy Natlonat League on Urban Conditiona among Negroos could hardly be Improved upon. IC is brink, orderly, optimistic. “The vari. oun activities of the League arc xet forth 19 a way to impart knowledce without wearying the reader; the} Nnancial needa are ntated; plana for tho coming year are outlined—all In « juctd and cheery way. It {s, in nhort, A very model of what auch publica: Monn ought to be —New York Evening PomtoDee 29 1916. Vo MOG. AL NOTES. ‘The boys were very pleasantly aur ptixed by ene of fhe boys’ mothers Las . Tuesday ninht at the YOM. COA | Hailing, December 28th. The tabte wa well Liden with things of te nenvon Master George R. P. Burret! wan matter of the hour. In a very timely npeesh Master Hurrell welcomed the boys atter which every boy xpoke The next wah a surprise pon the General Secretary by the boyx Ths Ieys leaving the table went te the lecture coon where they enfeyed th: fanes, plane and songs Everybody left happy * A Happy New Year cane te the Yo M*C A last Saturday morning atl the early meeting wax conducted by Comnitttesman KL Allen iM 2 AM. Committeeman © ob Gaston and WL, Alten Cook the bays to the Friends Axyluns, where thes mude the hoys and girls ofthat hante happy. The First Saturday for the expt: halfen on te Sunday School Lesson by Mrof JW. Barco was un hott ot much interest, The attendance was Rood and the Professor was at his deat. Help un to keep this up for the year. Last Sunday wax a good atartes The workers were out in good nun bers, * #:30 A OM. at the Y. M. CG. Building the mecting for the active Ton waa good. 10 A. M. the committee visited the, clty home where they did much to hetp the inmates. 7 In the efty jail, 10 A. M., the com. mittee lead nine prisoners to accept Jesus Christ .as their Personal Savior, Keep at it men. * General Secretary S. C. Burrell held a specini Meeting for the women in the penitentiary and it was a good bexinning for the New Year. One woman accepted Christ.and one wan won back to the path. > ‘ 4 P. M., a geod number of boyn_ utlended the meeting for boys at tho Y. M. C. A. Bullding, wader the di- rections of Cémmitteoman C. B. Gas-. on. The boya are planning to do much Rood work with the assintance of their mothers. { ‘Tre launching of the Great Evango | {atic Mectioga for men won a xrest nit. Mr: H. O, Williams, the Inter- ational Najlrosd secretary, certainly frouxm the right message to the men ft Richmond and he had a large nun.- er-of men to listen to him. Sabject: - ‘Show Thyself a Man and Bo Strong.” fhe Sabbath Glee*Ciub sang tu the pirit of the Lord. Dr. W. T.”John- on, pastor of the church made a trong appeal to the cnsaved. Two, nen came forward, 3:30 P. M., at the): ‘iret Baptist Cherch. This meeting |, vas a great starter for the others. | Today, § P. M. you and your friend re invited tothe expishaiion on tho junday School Lassen. ‘Man, he on’ time Sanday; reety t| ord work and the ether man. Come to the workers’ mesting. 9:30 oe at the ¥. M. Cc. aa - d 48. Mothers, send four boys é the epesial mestiag for boys tt the .§ bi c & conducted by Commities- ; Af the 066M: Buptict Crerct the 1 Great Bvengelistic meeting for men 3:20. P, M.~ Phe-man_ whe: can’ stag and speak (Rev: B. MM. Mitchell, pestur of the: ‘Wrest Methodist Church ) will give the men of Richmond ‘a special menage. Come men and hear him sing and talk to you. Richmond knows -him. Come, men, on time. Bring your song books, |; Every home is asked to have mid- day prayer for the Y. M. C. A. ‘This will mean’ much té Richmond, Please grant this request. . ? He LERABURG (VA.) NOTRS, nj Mra. Wm. H. Roberts, after a brie t{stay in Washington during the holi ° days, returned home tast night (Sat ,jurday). She reports # nice time. s! Mr. Goo. Helms and wife, Mr, Wm 1 H. Roborts and wife, aod Mr. W. L, . Jones were tho guests of Mr. and Mra : Henry Robinson, Waverly Heights, ’ New Year's evening. to a 7 o'clock dinner, where they were highly enter- tained. Soups, ham. chicken, celery, ; cauliflower, cake and cream, and ull the dolicacles of the season. Mrs, ; Robinson knows how to propare ‘a menu. Of course Mr. Robinson was there, too. Wo. could axcarcely got home after such a repast, . Nr: Thos, Dorsey {8 atill convalew- We heur the fevival han atarted at the M. E. burch. We pray God much 00d wiil be tone. We heat Mr. Jno. C. Walker's Httle won {s on the sick Ist. We hope ne. will soon be out again. Mrx, Murtha Edmonds in convales: cing. ee Do You Know These? . 1 would Ike to Know the wherva boutn. of my brother, (Liss Tibbs, who belonged to Mrs, Moore Curter. He loft Warrenton, Targutor County, 5S years ago, and was sold. tilt father's name was Adam Tibbs; mother’s name, Lucy Tible. Had 2 brother by the naine of Goorgn Tibbs, who has another by the namo of Ber- erly Tibbs, who !s tho youngest onv. Anyono knowing anythng of hin whero- abouts will kindly notify bis brother. Groscx’ Tina, 19 Cross Street, : Montelatr, N."J. ecepras bo YOU KNOW Wt? T would Ike to know the where abouts of Harrison Hubbard, When Jant beard of he wan at the Peterburg Insane Asyluw, about 1912, Any tn- formation wi be gludly recelved by Mra, C. Goodiette, 131 Main Street, New Rochelle, N. ¥. WANTS TO FIND THEM. - I would Mke to know the whoro abouts vf Mitchell W. Borne and Han nah Borne. They left Independence Va. about sixteen years ago aud came to Richmond, Va. With them was s girl by the namo of Ellon Maxwet! Any information of any of them will be Rladly recolrod. Canin Maxterts. Galax, Va. Grayson County . WANTS TO FIND THEM. 1 would itke 26 Jor te serie of my peopie My father’s namo was Ryland Jones, my mother’s name was Jones, before she was sold. and after she wns nold, her name was Mary Carter. My anlater's name wan Janio Stokoy, her brot!era wero named Richard aad Henry Jones. Mother belonged te Mr. Chariea Ebel. of Richmond, Va Mary Carter and Andrew Carter pe. longed to the old Baptist Church. Any information will be Kladly recetred Ruenann Tromso, Vatecourtviite, La DO You KNOW THEM? | | Any information concerning the whereabouts of Mra: Josephine Thompnon and Mrs Ellen Blackatath of Richmond, Va. will be greatly appreciated by thelr nices, Harriet C. Riera. who tn the daughter of thett sister, Martha. - Mrs. ‘Thompxon at one time lived on Third Street, betwean Leigh and Jackson. * Addrens. Mrs, Harriet C. Riera, 96 Brook Avenue, Bronx. N.Y WANTS TO FIND HIM. | j It Mr,” Robert Meward «will co municate with Mr. J. P. Leach, 89 ‘Wilkinson sfrest, Pataam, Cona. will learn something of ‘aterest Himself. a - DEPUTY WANTED. * Re a Sirs and Lotion of Mermeng. A fadubomest fe.c gue and =e Sa SRE Scart ” $500 REWARD F 1FAIL TO GROW AAR ROOT BUR RE ROYAL CHEMICAL COMPANY , STA J. BOX 36. 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In apito of the abnormal do mand a great deal -of sulpburle acid was consumed in tho factorica where {t was made. ‘Tho_trade in strong acids wax much moro active on ac: count of the demand for explosives and other war munitions, but this de- niand caine only after the first quarter of the year and wan very strong onty during the last six months, lefure that Une xomo actd plants were «but down, The. extimated production of ati. phurte acid of 60 doxree, 60 degree, and_66 degreo strongihs in 1916 16 4,007,000 toon, expressed tn terma of 50 dexreo acid. In addition there was es production of nearly 49,000 tons of fuming actd and oleum, Thia fx an }tacreane of 6 1-2 per cent in the three common grades, but the production of frning acid and oleum more thon doubled. These figures include by- product acid: produced at copper aut zine rmeltera amounting to 952,000 short tors of 60 degree acid. Comparat with the production of 1914, thin fr an inereano of 26 per cent, of 191,000 tonx The prices per ton of tho stronger grades of -acld.. expecially 60 deg-we, Gb dogtee, and oloum during the last part 6f the year ranged far ahoce thoso of 1914, and tho total vatue of the output will therefore bo in evecex ct what it was in that vent. ‘Tho estimates are basod on returns to ‘the United States Geological Sut- rey. compiled by W. C. Phalen, trom 95 per cent of the producers, and est!- mates of the remotning 6 per cont. It is believed that’ the figures aro con servative ad that they will be io- crease when ‘complete returna are received. = The probiem fs solved. Make JES, Ze ceiher baste, Mate ‘Waters with *Atlass Tablete™ pe wpe mates tice tink. Acogta wanteck an tos CRUE SOE Si tN Benen oe EDW. STEWART , 908 SOUTH SKOOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. 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This was unwelcome news to me, but I had heard it before, and I accordingly wont ahead with the others, although some of the white passengers finally retreated to the day coach, where there was more room. I went out to the rear platform of the train and scanned the morning's paper, while a white passenger was quiet enjoying a cigar beside me. A CROWDED PULLMAN. Finally, both of us went on the inside. The train was crowded, but I remembered having seen a vacant seat in the smoking room as I had passed through the train. It was in the Pullman sleeping car next to the last one on the train. I went in there and sat down. I had been there quite a while before the train conductor came around and took my ticket. Then there was a much longer time before the Pullman conductor approached me and enquired how far I was going. I told him. "There is no seat space in this car." he said. I carelessly informed him that I would have to make out with what I had. He did not tell me a seat ticket then, but passed out. HON. WILLIAM J. BRYAN A PASSENGER. When he came back, he sold me a ticket. I smilingly passed him one of my cards and invited him to visit me should he over sop over at Richmond. His attitude changed and he asked me if I could make out with my present seat. I told him I could and he left me. As I sat there one of the white passengers remarked that Lion. William Jennings Bryan was on the car. One of them was a neighbor of Mr. Bryan at Miami, Florida, and he told of some of his experiences with him. They discussed his attitude towards President Wilson. He said that he had remarked to Mr. Bryan that he had been the cause of Mr. Wilson being President of the United States. AN AMUSING REFERENCE Mr. Bryan had remarked that he had better not make that remark to President Wilson. Mr. Bryan was on route to visit Washington, where he was booked to deliver an address to the Pan-American, Congress. I went to the door and passed through the aisle, where I could see the whole length of the Pullman. Sure enough, there was Ex-Secretary of State William J. Bryan. He wore a silk traveling cap. A white passenger sat on the arm of the Pullman seat talking to him. I met a Mr. Paul from the neighborhood of Beaufort, South Carolina. He became very talkative and took an interest in all that I had to go. SPOKE TO THE GREAT NEBRASKAN. He spoke of his colored friends in South Carolina, and together we discussed existing conditions. He had been called suddenly to New York and he had to leave his table hurriedly where he was enjoying a meal. He rode in an automobile fifteen miles in order to catch the train. He did not tell me the nature of his "hurry call" and I did not ask him. I went to the seat occupied by Mr. Bryan. He greeted me cordially and I reminded him that I had met him at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ. I wished him success and gave him my card and a copy of the Mechanics Savings Bank Booklet. A SOUTH CAROLIANS PREDICAMENT. Mr. Bryan was then looking at some manuscript and he had a table in front of him indicating that he intended to write while on his journey. I returned to the smoking room. My South Carolina acquaintance had remarked that he must have slept the night before over Mr. Bryan. I arrived at Baltimore about half an hour late and I was met by General Secretary S. S. Bookor. It was not long before I was at the corner of Drudt Hill Avenue and Bloom Street. I looked up, and to my surprise, I saw Mr. Theo. R. Smith. A moment later, I saw Mr. Benjamin R. Adams, of Richmond. Then I looked up and saw a large automobile. DR. JEFFERSON AND HIS BRIDJ Out of this vaulted E. A. Randolph, Eq., and then came Dr. E. R. Jefferson, who had married Friday night, December 31, 1916, in Richmond, Va., and who was on his honey-moon trip with his bride, who was formerly Miss Hattie Harris. There was an amusing congregation just then. I then went to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. B. Callis, where I enjoyed a most appetizing repeat. Here I met the Misses Rich and Puck. By half past four o'clock, I was at the Sharp St. Memorial Church, where I delivered an address. I met here Prof. J. R. L. Diggs, who is pastoring a church in Baltimore. A REPAIR WITH GUNS, CARTER. I not many months when the im ones were over, I went to the residence of Oen. George H. Carter in 1914 Drudid Hill. Away, where lanceon was served. It may be well to remark that the Symphala Orchestra is a magnificent congregation of talent. The Alphonim Gies Club rendered many appropriate selections at the meeting. I visited the residence of Attorney William C. McCard and his wife, and enjoyed the hospitalities extended to me there, I returned to Mr. and Mrs. Smith's residence where Dr. E. R. Jefferson and his bride were located during their stay in Baltimore. HOTEL PROPRIETOR SMITH AND HIS MADAME. Mr. Smith has an admirably located residence and his Madame presided with superb ease and grace as hostess. I arrived at the Pennsylvania Station that same night in company with Mr. S. S. Booker, and soon found myself en route to Richmond. I was in the compartment for colored folks, when there was a commotion on the platform after the train had left Alexandria, Va. The passenger coaches for white people were crowded and white people were standing on the platform, while the colored people were comfortably seated with plenty of room. I heard the polite conductor request a colored female passenger to move just one seat to the front. She did so, and then the white men filed in. MADE THEM STOP SMOKING I dozed off to sleep only to be awakened by the conductor saying "You have got to quit smoking in this car." He was talking to the white passengers. When he returned again he found some one of them smoking; and he was thoroughly aroused, for he gave the same command and supplemented it with the statement, "You have no business in this car anyway, and you must stop smoking." This settled it and there was a quiet congregation of white men from that time on until the train reached Richmond. For my part, I was constantly seeing some phase of the embarrassing social question and witnessing specific instances of friendliness on the part of white officials that was especially pleasing to me. The American Independent League is doing well, having weekly meetings at No. 1292 Third Avenue, Waterllet, N. Y. Every colored voter in Troy, Waterford, and Waterllet as well as the boys from 18 to 21 should take these meetings in every time they can. It is a good place to be—where you all can exchange ideas one with the other, and talk over matters pertaining to the good of the race. Mr. Robert Adams, the president, tells us the terms are made so easy that any one that is any kind of a man can join. God has made us in a way to help one another in this world, and it is so. He who helps the other fellow helps himself more. The main thing is in these meetings is to make plans to come together as a race and do our full duty as citizens. We are at home and at home to stay, so we do not want any other citizens to do more than we do for our homes. Mrs. M. Clifton, of 150 Congress St. is improving from her illness. Mrs. Kate Dixon, of 1620 6th Ave. is now able to walk about in her home. Mrs. Geo. Vanderpool, of 16 Franklin Street, who has been slick for a long time, had to be tapped again Saturday, January 1st, 1916. She has been a long and great sufferer. Mr. Wm. Rooke, of No. 1517 5th Ave., was the chief cook at the largest hotel in the city (Kensalaler) has been sick for a long time, is now but little better; expecting to leave Trey, N. Y. for his home in Jacksonville, Florida. Tuesday, January 4th, and will take the steamer from New York City Thursday, January 6th. If on time, will arrive in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday, January 9th. Mr. Charles Jones, who lives at No. 1816 6th Avenue, died December 31st, 11:50 P. M., his death resulting from a broken neck, received from a fall down stairs. The funeral took place Monday, January 3, 1916, at 2:30 P. M. from the Liberty Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jas. G. Carfilet, pastor. Mr. Bill Read of No. 12 Franklin Street, died Friday morning, December 31st, 1915. Mr. Linsey, who broke his leg at his work on Thursday, December 23rd, 1915, is doing well. Mr. S. R. Taylor, brother of Rev. J. A. Taylor, spent Christmas in Catskill, N. Y., with his two boys. He had a hard time coming back home Sunday in the storm. Mrs. Martin Jackson, of Selkirk, is spending a week or ten days with her sisters in the city. She is expecting to return Tuesday, January 4, 1916. She gave a good report of the Christian work in Selkirk, four having been baptized by the Rev. J. A. Taylor. The children had a happy Christmas with their tree. Mr. Martin Jackson has one of his brothers with him from Saratoga Springs. LEXINGTON (VA.) NEWS. Lexington, Va., January 3, 1916. Mr. Harris Scott, colored, committed suicide about two miles southeast of Lexington. He was found Sunday morning, January 2, 1916. He hanged himself with baling wire in a dogwood tree. Examination was held by Doctors Robert Glasgow (white) and A. W. Pleasant, colored. He had probably been hanging twenty-four hours before anyone found him. Rev. S. A. Thurston, pastor of Huntington, W. Va., Church, has accepted pastorage at the First Baptist Church of Lexington, Va. The reception was held Monday afternoon at 8:30 o'clock with a large attendance. GITRA-ZERE FACE CREAM Citra-Zere gives natural beauty to skin, removes wrinkles, freckles, pimples and rejuvenates disappear, giving the complexion a clear and fresh velvety appearance. Price: $35.00. No storage required. For sale by: CITRA—GIRL MEDICALITY CO. 8001 Wyling Ave., Binghamton, Pa. Agent Wanted THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Florence (8. C.) Letter A lovely marriage took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mullins of this city. Tuesday, December 27. Their daughter, Miss Agusta Albertha, and Mr. Leon Y. Gandy, of Society Hill, were the contracting parties. At 5 o'clock P. M., leaning on the arm of her father, Mr. Leonard Mullins, Miss Augusta marched to the parlor where Rev. J. B. Taylor, of Cumberland M E. Church, performed the ceremony. Mrs. G. W. Strother played the wedding march. Among those present we mention a few: Miss Daisy Sellers, Mrs. Marla Senior, Mrs. Daisy Cheek, of Marion; Mrs. Percell, of Society Hill, and daughter, Theodostis; Mrs. Mable Celth, of Darlington; Mr. Traxler Williamson, of Hartsville, S. C.; Mr. Rowland Gandy, of Hartsville; Mr. Henry Gandy, of Society Hill; Mrs. Narcissus Singleton, Dr. W. L. Williams, Mr. Arthur Alston, Misses Ruth and Rubie Webster, Mrs. Jas. A. McWhittrie, Mrs. May Williams, Mrs. S. E. Bowler. The presents were quite numerous and of the useful kind. At the Linen Shower on Thursday evening preceding the marriage, Miss Daisy Sellers, chairman of the committee, received a large number of presents as a token of respect for the contracting parties. Miss Mullins and Mr. Gandy both, were students of Mayville, S. C. Mr. Gandy is a merchant tailor at Hartsville, S. C. At 9 o'clock, the party left on the Winston-Salem Southbound for Hartsville, S. C., their future home. We wish them a happy and prosperous journey. Miss Dinna L. Jackson; of Darlington, S. C., passed through the city recently en route to Latta to teach the Meadow Branch school. Mr. Leon James, of Darlington, S. C., passed through the city recently en route to Mayesville, S. C., to school at Mayesville Institute. Mrs. C. N. Jones, of Charleston, passed through the city recently en route to Diveville, S. C., to open school. Mr. W. H Hatchett, C. W. T. U. S., passed through the city recently returning from Charleston to Portsmouth, Va. He is a trusted employee of the United States Navy. He is quite congenial and fond of reading. Negro literature. Mr. W. K Penn, city editor of the Greenboro Herald at Winston-Salem, N. C., passed through the city recently en route to Sumter, S. C., visiting Miss Jaquine Davis. Miss Jessie Lowery and Victoria Weston passed through the city recently en route to Scranton, S. C. Miss Gladys Brunson, of Hartsville, S. C., passed through the city recently, returning to the State College at Orangeburg, S. C. Mr. Molean Stokes accompanied her as far as Florence. To anuse her he purchased a little book for her entitled, "A Bag of Stories." Mr. E. E. Gibbs, and wife, Mrs. Josephine Gibbs, of Macon, Ga., after spending a short while with relatives at Hyman, S. C., returned home December 30. Mrs. Gibbs is a native of Albany Ga. Both, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, have a good common school education and know well how to live at home. Mr. Gibbs is a porter on the Georgia. Southern and has a fine home in Macon, where they kindly invited me to spend awhile. Miss Jesse Lowery and Victoria Weston returned to their school at Scranton, S.C., Sunday, January 1. They are from Sumter, S.C. Miss Jesse Dennis passed through the city recently en route to Latta, S.C., to teach the Level Green public school. Mr. W. E. Davis, janitor at the First National, made a short trip to Darlington, Friday evening, December 31, returning Saturday, January 1. Prof. J. Q. Brook, principal of Beautiful Grove public school, left for Darlington December 31, over the Seaboard. Professor Brooks is numbered among our leading young men. Mr. Brunson Gibbs, a trusted employee of the A. C. L. railroad shops, made a flying trip to Charleston recently. While in Charleston, he visited Miss Mamie Bradford. Some day when the disputed territory will not longer be in dispute, the boundary lines having been settled, cannons inactive, submarines basking in the sun - Mr. Gibbs will make a home run, and like the old Spanish Explorer claim all in sight. Mrs. H. E. Wright, matron at the Cary School at Portsmouth, Va., where her husband is principal; passed through the city recently en route f. C. Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Wright is a graduate of the State College; Orang-burg, S. C. Miss Rosebelle Clockley, of Orangeburg, S. C., passed through the city recently, returning to her school at the state normal, at Elizabeth City, N. C. Mrs. Ophelia Jackson and Jackson, Jr. are apending a while at home with parents, at Darlington, S. C. Miss Estelle Hooks, of Darlington, passed through the city recently en route for home. Miss Mamie Osbey, of Columbia, passed through the city recently en route to Nichols, S. C. to reopen school at that place. She was enjoying good health. Rev. R. W. Jenkins, Eastover, S. C., preached at Mullins Sunday, the 2nd, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Text at morning service. Deut. 31st chapter, "And the Lord, He it is that doth go before thee," etc. Evening service, Text. Deut. 2nd chapter, 11-14 verses. Rev. Jenkins is now pastoring several good churches, but may accept a call to Mullins, S. C. He stands well in the Pee Dee section, and is a prominent member of the executive board of the Pee Dee Baptist Association. We will all be glad to have him at Mullins. Rev. W. M. Johnson, of Lumber, an I pastoring at Bingham, S. C., conducted a rally at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at that place Sunday, January 2. The amount raised was $37.40, which was very fine for his people. They also gave him a Xmas present valued at $2.90. Mrs. Daily Mallory, raised on her list $6.40. Rev. Johnson is doing a good work at Bingham, S. C. Rev. Johnson is fond of reading Negro HIPPODROME THEATRE WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY JANUARY 10 "STINGAREE" by K. W. HORNUNG, Author of RAFFLES in Twelve Two Part Episodes, Each Episode a Complete Story...Singaree is in an Australian Bhaurangre...His Twelve Ventures will hold you breathlessly intertwined. Added Attraction—"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR," featuring Harold Lockwood and May Allison in five parts. CELEBRATED SCANDAL." The Great Stage Success by the Spanish Shakespeare. 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Misa Debora Thomas, of Marion, S.C., after spending the holidays in the city, returned home on Monday evening, January 3. Menaa Henry Perris, John Howe, Jessie Howe, Albert James, Willie Saunders, and William Brockington accompanied her to the train. They were all as jolly as an Easter egg hunting party. Albert William to the Why Do You Worry About Your Eye? Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson, of Wadesborn, N. C. and children, Master Clarence D. Leonar, baby, left for Charleston on train 83, Southbound, on a pleasure trip. They also spent a few days at their old home at Timonville, S. C. They were up against it for a long ride. Dr. W. H. Athkins, of Wilson, N. C., passed through the city recently on route in Savannah, Ga., on business. He is the picture of health. At the commencement celebration of the M.I. Rose Hospital at Society NUR, S. C., on June. Cash or Easy Payments. juary I. Rev. T. H. Hines, of this city, the pastor and Rev. S. C. Coplin, of Lumberton, N. 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JANUARY 8, 1916 Great Tribute Paid Booker T. W. Washington—At Notable Memorial Service Prominent Speakers Extol Life of Educator Work of Art of Glimpse Into the Life of Mrs. Lotta Williams—Wife of Bert Williams, the famous Median Has Many Fine Qualities, and is a Devoted Wife—Ex-President of the University, Spouse the Holidays In the South With Parents—General Notes. (Allen's National News Bureau 221 West 95th Street.) "The scene was different than it was today. Ther was shrubbery, and the buildings were not so imposing as they are today. Now the scene has been transformed thru the wonderful genius of Booker Washington." Dr. Schieferlin told of how he gave up his own room in his own home, secreting what Dr. Washington was a guest in his home. Rev. P. M. Handy gave the invocation. The New York Female Quarterteen then sang several of the favorite jubilee songs of Dr. Washington, among them "Swing Low Sweet Charlot." Rev. W. L. Loe, pastor of the Fleet Street A. M. M. E. Zion Church in Brooklyn, was the first speaker. Dr. Lee said she was ahead of his time, and that the race had hoped that he would live to carry on the great propaganda that he so well began. Dr. E. P. Roberta, one of the best known, mon of the race in this city, and in whose home Dr. Washington stayed for the last time while in this city, told of the closing day of the coronation of his wife Roberta told of the patience and fortitude with which Dr. Washington bore up under his illness, and said that even when he told him good-bye to the railway depot he was sure of getting well. Dr. Roberta said that from his own observation the educator was sick and were not able to say any complaint. We persuaded him, stated Dr. Roberta, to rest from his labors when he was at the Business League in Boston, but up to the last he said that he would remain in hareness. Dr. Roberta said the educator was solicitus of the welfare of the common people, and said that he had taken his interests in sympathy with all movements that had for their aim the betterment of the race. C. C. Clarke then sang a solo. A touching tribute was paid by Ex-Collector Anderson who was an intimate friend of Clarke. Anderson said, "In the history of all struggling people there comes a time when we need some one to plead our cause. He may not be a college graduate, but he must impersonate the ideas which he prepares for the president Mr. Anderson, was Booker Washington. George H. Jones, Jr., then sang a solo, much in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion. Rev. F. M. Hyder pastor of the St. James Presbyterian Church, said in the course of his adress that we are not as far removed from the death of the educator as to properly interpret the life of the great educator, W. H. Brooks made a plea for a collection for two of the worthy institutions in this city as a thank offering to the memory of the great educator. At the conclusion of the meeting a resolution was read by Rev. R. M. Boden calling upon the audience to join in the great movement to perpetrate the memory of the great educator in the memorial fund that is being raised for Dr. Wawry, the great educator. The memorial tribute to the memory of the educator. To the great metropolis, where Dr. Wawry is happy better than any other city of the earth but has taken the death of the great educator in a hard strain. attention to young men and women of the race who have gone on the stage with a view of uplifting it. Last week your correspondent interviewed Miss Anita Bush in her dressing room at the Lincoln Theatre where she is sitting an engagement with her own stock company. Miss Bish one of the leaders of the youth on the stage, and is giving much time to the serious side of the stage. She has had wide experience and has a good background for her work. For several years she was with the Williams & Walker Company, where she played an ambitious role with that company. She accompanied do the work of the members to sustain the reputation of the famous company. After leaving Williams & Walker she played several points in Europe in vanderville with Avery & Hart. She then returned to this country and toured America at the head of her own company with marked success. She did do the work of the members to sustain the reputation of the Negro, to show the histrionic ability of the Negro, to show the histrionic ability of her own stock company for the serious study of the drama. She is meeting with much success in her efforts. Her company is made up of group of former stage players who have won more than a passing year. The company opened at the Lincoln Theatre several weeks it marked a new epoch in the stage life of the Negro in this country, and created a stir in the theatrical circles in this city. It marked an ambitious beginning for the Negro, and the successful manner in which the company in the dramas that she have stageed in has been able to achieve the ability of the Negro. Among the dramas that have been played with great success by the company are "The Girl at the Fort." "The Wedding Day." "The Accomplice," and the "Days of GI." Miss Bush, who is Mrs. Glen in private life, is a very accomplished young lady, and her faith the ability of the young woman to accomplish the more serious things on the stage have done much to inspire the race in this city. She was born in Washington, but was educated at the Hillhouse High School in New Haven. A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF MRS LOTTA WILLIAMS. Last week your correspondent called on the famous stage star, Bert Williams in her beautiful home, 2309 Seventy Avenue. Your correspondent that boarded much of this talented woman, and with a view of seeing and meeting her in her home, where the charm of the woman are at their highest, your correspondent now views the correspondent called at the home of Mrs. Williams she had just dropped the telephone where she had concluded a long distance conversation with her gifted husband. Bert Williams, and was very pleased with the clear and distinct way in which the message came. Mrs. Williams in a soft voice that so marked the lady's attention corresponded in her very reluctant manner to her stage career, and it was only after much prompting that she finally consented to give an interview. Your correspondent told her that her many friends throughout the country would be glad to get a word from her and to know of how happy she was spending her life in trying to make others happy. Your correspondent and talked over thing in general which displayed the remarkable versatility of the former stage star, and her interest in things of current moment. Mrs. Williams who was born in Chicago was a member of the St. Thomas P. E. Church in that city and as a young woman took part in many church concerts in the concerts of her home her talent was manifest, and it was seen that her had a promising future on the stage. She came to this city and joined the Williams & Walker Company and starred with that famous troupe through all of their big successes among them. In them, she was Dianne Domoney and "In Band Land." She will be remembered by thousands of people who saw that great show as paying the part of the book agent which she describes as her most successful role. In all of the shows of this famous company Mrs Williams always played principal Mrs. Williams was one of the strongest members of that famous aggregation and was one of the most earnest members of the troupe. When asked whether or not she enjoyed her stage career, the former stage manager she also became aware of the opportunity it gave to show the ability of the Negro on the stage. Despite the success that has come to this splendid woman she is modest and speaks lightly of her success. Speaking of her marriage to her celebrated band, she was a Williams while members of the company. Mrs. Williams is a devoted wife and speaks of Mr. Williams as a model and devoted husband. "Mr. Williams is a model husband," declared Mrs. Williams, "and his whole ambition has been to succeed in business and success efforts that he always put in his work. He has made many friends, and throughout it all he is loyal to his home and family." In these words, Mrs. Williams proudly spoke of her husband of whom she is devoted. Mrs. Williams has been devoting private life, and is devoting much of her time to philanthropic work among the poor of this city. She is fond of the quietness of the home, and her home in this city is a model of domestic charms. Mrs. Williams is a woman of high character and is thoroughly devoted to her work. She was glad to get this brief glimpses into the life of this talented woman. DANIEL CLARK SPENDS HOLI DAYS AT HOME. Daniel Clark, retiring president of St. Mark's Lyceum, the oldest literary organization in the North and one of the most popular young men in this city last Friday for his home in Tarboro, N. C., where he will spend the holidays with his parents. Mr. Clark who is devoted to his parents spends the holidays with them, once every two years or so, in order to comfort his parents in their old age. He lives in this city and stands high in churches and social clubs in this city. He is member of St. Mark's N. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Church, where he has been on the official board for several years. He is active in all departments of the church and has made a host of friends. He has just closed his administration as the president of St. Mark's Lycme which as an organization, is one of the most potent for good in this city. Last Thursday he made a brief parting address which was enjoyed by the members of the organization. Dan, as he is popularly known in the younger set in this city, will be sadly the young ladies of the metropolis among whom he is immensely popular. A large host of friends will wish him a pleasant time in the Southland, an will watch for his return to his friends here. NEW YEAR GREETINGS FROM ARKANSAS Helena. Arkansas—To the Negro Baptists of the World, Christian Salutation. Dear beloved in the Lord, having been honored by you for more than twenty-one years as the president of your great Convention, it seems but fitting that I should thus extend to you this greeting, which bears with it a heart full of love for each and all of us. Under our peculiar form of church government, it may appear a bit strange than any one Baptist should assume to address the entire brotherhood wherever dispersed around the world, but the mere fact that you have honored me with the president's greatest organization among the "people of our race, is the only apology I offer. It is a source of gratification that I can say; that notwithstanding the turmoil which has apparently come up to disturb the peaceable perpetuity of the aggressive movements of our great denomination, we are still making great progress along all lines. The six Boards of the National Baptist Convention and the Womans Auxiliary Convention have been sorely tried for the last four months, and have had to do as did the treasure and captives unseemly in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Neh. 4:17, and yet they have bravely met every trial and are now facing a most prosperous year. The president of your Convention would not have permitted the many unsavvy newspaper reports to have gone forth to disturb the innocent members of our denomination had it been in his power to prevent them. We have not allowed the intelligent, well-informed members of the denomination were not deceived. We have not allowed ourselves to be drawn into any newspaper controversy, notwithstanding many very unfavorable things have been said about us, knowing full well that all of those knowing will some day come, face to face. We feel that in the natural course of events there are not many more years allotted to us, and we sincerely hope that they may be spent in peace and in fellowship with the entire brotherhood, and if we have any enemies we prefer to love and pray for them, rather than to seek to avenge them, rather than to bring them to do us, for "Vengeance is Mine," sword the Lord. We are glad to say to the brotherhood, that the labored effort to make the world believe that there has been a great split in the National Baptist Convention, and that the Negro Baptist Family has been torn saucer, has fallen flat, and even those who have not been allogated with the management of the National affairs, except those whose motives we question are unalterably opposed to any disruption of that great organization. Perhaps at no time since the organization of the National Baptist Convention, have the constructive forces among the Negro Baptists been more arrowsed to do that which will redound to the glory of God and to the good of the denomination to avoid a good and subordinating all personal interests for the good of those whom they have been called to lead. The strenuous effort to make it appear that there is a breach between the National Baptist Convention and the Womans' Auxiliary Convention. The Convention also violated the National Baptist Convention delightings in the work of the Womans' Auxiliary. The New England Convention, the Lot Carey Convention, and the Convention of the Western States and the Territories they serve which cannot be effectually done through any other medium. To those who persist in an effort to break through the well-drawn lines of Baptist organization, that they may destroy the peace and perpetuity of these great organizations and whatever they say in this communication, but to the millions of loyal Baptists, who have stood up so firmly for unity, and denominational ownership I bid you a hearty God-speed, but would ask that you cease to reply to those unwholesome things being about you, and that you cease to good things being about you, good things to say of your brethren, do not mention them at all. The work planned by our several Boards is of such importance as to deserve the best efforts of all the churches, Associations and Conventions, that you may not be misled, a growth submit the name and address of each of the churches in the National Baptist Convention; Foreign Mission Board, Dr. L. G. Jordan, Secretary, Philadelphia, Pr.; Home Mission Board, Dr. J. A. Booker, Secretary, Little Rock, Arkansas; Educational Board, Dr. K. E. Origan, Secretary, Memphis, Tenn.; B. Y. U. P. Board, Dr. R. W. Tenn.; Publication Board, Prod. S. P. Moore, Secretary, Nashville, Tenn.; Ministerial Board, Rev. J. M. Washington, Secretary, Hedon, Tenn.; Woman's Anxiliary, Miss N. H. Burroughs, Secretary, Washington, D. G. Any communication from either of the above is authentic and should be given to the church in the best interest of the Board. We may send you any information you need. prayer, praise that the spirit of trust may lead in all of our work, pray for the future advancement of our struggle and for the peace and prosperity of the nation. Finally let me say, that my desire to retire from external relation to the National Baptist Convention at the Chicago meeting was thwarted by designating men, who sought the destruction of the organization, which made it imperative that I should at least move another year. If the good Lord should permit me to live, but the lay man should not, the lay man much abused, and yet cheerful and thankful servant to have a much needed rest when our great military force shall meet at Savannah, Ga., next September to render their report. Roonokie, Va., Dec. 23.—Mrs. Sarah Calloway died at eleven o'clock Thursday, Dec. 23rd. Her death spread a gloom over the community as no other death has done for many years, she having lived an exemplary life. She was survived by a wife she was unexcelled, as a mother, there never lived a truer one; as a neighbor, there could be said of Sister Sarah Calloway, she was that indeed and in truth to all who came in contact with her. The funeral of Sister Calloway, the First Baptist Church, Rev. E. R. Eicka, officiating, with the majority of the clergy of the city present. Rev. William Brown, of the Christian Church offered a most approprate prayer for the occasion, concluding by invoking God's blessings for the bereaved family. After which the efficient choir of the First Baptist Church chanted the Lords Prayer. Hov. E. E. Ricks of the First Bap that Church presided Sunday morning at eleven oclock from the Birth of Christ. He made a fine discourse on the Birth of Our Lord and Saviour's voice, spoke to quite an attentive audience. The Christmas Tree and Passion Play was given at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday School Board, which excelled any in previous years in beauty and grandeur. There were many valuable presents given and all were much pleased. It is sad to say to the world that what people here in Roan oke who show to the world that they have the wrong conception of what God made them for since they take the liberty to kill each other. A young man named Taylor Oliver was stabbed to death on Xmas eve night by another young colored man named Hancock. The young man was from Wytheville, Va. He was Burrell's Memorial Hospital is still improving, and hopes soon to be able to be out and to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. The undertaker, Mr. W. F. Hurgeh was certainly at his best in waiting on and directing the funeral of Mrs. Hurgeh, and whose remains were solemnly laid to rest in the First Baptist Cemetery. Pall bearers: C. H. Howard, James A. Wright, R. Board, Joseph Daniels Alexander Proton, Daniel Anderson. We hope the people of our race may join in each other and not kill one another. Rev. G. C. Taylor, D. D. seemed at his best Sunday morning and gave his hearers a fine discourse on The Birth of Christ. All seemed highly benefited by the instructive way which handled the subject of man, hope and salvation. At this juncture Rev. E. S. Hicks spoke of the very inestimable life and character of the deceased after which Miss Lucy Addison, one of the oldest teachers of Roanoke public school, was called by Hester Calloway in the most bedding manner, which all present could readily agree as could be said of a noble life lived in any community, for a space of thirty years. Rev. L. L. Downing spoke of the bewildered woman in the Sunday as a Christian woman, friend to the Ministry and promoter of charity and good worker. Indeed her life was a commendable life, one to be mentioned by all in coming and future years, by all who knew her, for indeed she was known no denial to far as lay in her power to promote the cause of Christ in the world among men. She will be missed in the home, in the community and the world and all will miss her. She was not only a mother to her own sons and 4 daughters but one for the boys and girls of her family. Rev. D. W. Hearth, attorney at law spoke of the ten years experience living in the adjacent settlement and never having anything but tranquility and peace with Sister Calloway. May her life be an inspiration to young women and all who must live after her. Her life was one to be imitated by all who would be and by the right way, a Christian. A soldier is gone to the Glory land. Mr. Ramey, of 7th Ave., N. W lost their elder son, Blair Ramey He-had Dipthoria and died Monday evening about 7:30. He was a very fine boy about 14 or 15 years of age and a Christian. He was also a member of the Cadets of Roanoke City, Va. The company will miss him for his sterling ability and character. It would help much if the entire company would take his example through life. They would profit greatly. Gift of Property Worth About $1,000 William H. Thoroughgood, a well-known colored citizen, was today the recipient of a very valuable remembrance in the form of a deed of gift to certain stable property on Camp's Court, from Walter J. Simmons. The property has been owned by Mr. Simmons and Thoroughgood has been resting it from him for eighteen years, at a rental of from $16 to $13 per month. The property was needed to Ther- oughtough by Mr. Simigone, as a remembrance at the Christmas season. It is valued at between 200 and 7,500. This is only one of many properties carved from Mr. Simigone by the paved arrows, penn. One of those was phone and the other a valuation by -her-owner (V. V.) Lester Simigone, June 26, 2004. A New Year's Gift. No country gift to you I must. No country gift to you I must. The one that any worthy friend Might give to mark the glad New Year. In mill or loom it was not made Nor carved with deft and cunning hands. 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OFFERS INDEMNITY FOR LIVES Vienna Gives Pledge to U. 8. Thal Submarines Will Safeguard Passen gers Unters Ships Flee, The Austrian reply to thd sB6c ond American pote on the sink ang of the passenger sbip Ancons, with the~loss of American lives states that the commander of ' the Austrian submarine has been punish ed tor not sufficiently taking account of the panic aboard the Ancona, which rendered disembarkation more dif. cult . The repty lx forwarded to ‘Reuters Telegram company from Vieana by "way of Anistordam. It saya: “La reply to the second American Ancona note, tho ° Austro-Hungarian ‘government fully agrees with tbe ‘Wasbington cabinet that the sacred laws on humanity should be taken in: to account also in war, and emphasizes that it, In the course of this war, bas xiven nunierous proofs of the most Bumano feelings. “The Austro-Hungarian government, too, can poritively concur in the prin: clple that enemy private vense!s, sc’ far as they do not fy or offer resist ance, shall not be destroyud before the persons shoard are secured. “The assurance that the United, States xovernment attaches value te the maintenance of tho existing good Felations between Austria-Hungary and the United States‘!s warmly re ciprocated by the Austro-Hungary gov ernment, which now, ax heretofore. 1g antious to render there relations| still more cordlal.” The Austro-Hungarian governmen: thén communicates the resulta of the faquiry into the sinking of the Ao cona, which recently wax canclulel Tho inquiry showed that the com mander of the submarine from a great Aistance, in the frat {nstance, fired a warping sbot on tho steamship sighted at 11.40 o'clock in the for. noon, which he at first believed to tx & transport ship, at the same time xtving a signal for tho Yeasel to atop Ar the ateamship tried to escape, the aubmarine xase chase and fired +1v tewn ahelln at her, of which three were observed to hit. ‘The Ancona stopped only after the third bit, whererpon the commanter ceaxed firing. Already during the fight, tt ta de clared when at full speed the steam ship dropped several boats Alled wit persona, which at oniw capsized: After tlie ship stopped, the commander ol tho anbmarine observed that alx boat: wore fully manned and they apeedtl, rowed away from the lner. 2 Approaching nearer, the commande! of the submarine saw that a panic|: prevailed aboard the vessel and thal/. he had before him the Ancona, az f] result of which he gave those aboarc more time‘than was necenuary to leave) ; he vearel in lifeboats At feast? ten Tifeboate wore stil |: aboard, which would have more thar juMced to rescue the persons atill ir ta voaael, but as po other prepara tons were made .to holst out the| } oats the commander ‘decided aftes| } orty-five minutes to torpeito the vos! ! el in each « manner that’ ought te| * omain afloat a affil longer-time, tc} der to leaye auMclent opportunity] § or the persons atill aboard to be res aed, Shortly afterwards, » ship became] | faible, which steamed toward the| t ubmaring. As the commander of the 4 abmartne, who delleved the vessel t<| > oan enemy cruiser, had to reckor/ § ith an attack, he submerged at 12.3) 2 ‘cloek, firing @ torpedo Into the fore} ° oat cargo bold of the Ancona. Nc| 5 gore boats aboard tha vassal wore! ywered, although persons were stil | C isible aboard. ‘The steamship wank so slowly thai] & pe submarine commasder at Orsi 5 oubted whether she would sink. Only} J E120 o'clock dlé It £0 down, bow rat. Price of Coal Ralsed, Hara on the. heels of a denia leeued in New York city ~dy the anthracite operators, of an ad vance in the price of anthracite, came the announcement of the Phtladelphir & Reading Coal’ & Iron company of » genere) advance of-ten cents & tos above the list prices of September 1 1916, om all prepared sizes. ‘The announcement came in the form of a general ciroslar of anthracite ice, ‘am offset to the increase, however fe enatained tm the aznouacement by the company that after January’ 1, th¢ Peanayivemia state, tax oa anthracite | fenpeoed by the act of June 1, 1915 will wet be added to the list prices ‘The company ‘says that.the recent Ae deten of ‘the Posusyivasia suprem| court, destering Invalid the anthrac:ts| fam. met of June 37, 1913, makes tht) wien of the 1916 act, sew tn Soree Twe Be Cosctina.: | Two young whmen were killed an ‘e young man was injured 20 ceiious" that It was said he could not live 1 ‘A tobogganing accident, when a ca @tartet of younx persons, coastin dowa an incline in Caldwoll, .N. J. streck @ telephone pole while attempt tag to, avoid « standing automobile. JOSEPH LAMAR; U. 8. Supreme Court Justlos: Dion |. .1n Washington, 1 Phi ay ee aa ce eu cae | ‘Tho dead are: Mins Winifred Dailey, twonty yearn old, killed instantly, and Misa Holen Vandowater, twenty yours old, dled within twenty miautes after the accident. William Little, Jr. son of the mayor of North Caldwell, was seriously {a- fared. am Jall Twa For Murder. At the instance of District Attorney Grom, the police arrested Mra. Jobn Bisenberger and her boarder, Jobn Weaver, charged with muntering the woman's husband on Decomber 18 at the Fisenberger home, In Lancaster, Pa. ; Elnenberner was found dead In the morniug with a bullet hole in his hoad, His wifo gave ont a plaualblo atory of hia having committeed suicide: while in a fit of donpondency. | —— | “Fewer Killed in Hanting Season. | Reports recetved by Dr. Joseph. Kaldfuns, secrotary of tho atate ame commission,. !n Herrlabure, for wapsens, show that during the recent Bunting season twentyeeven persons were Killed and 109 {afured ta Penn: ayivania. These numbers. may be increased alixhtly by later reports. Last year fifty-one poraans were kill: ed and 333 {njured during the hunt- ae season, ; Confesses Murder, Got Wrong Man. John Brown, tho. nexro charged with having shot’ and killed «Mra, ‘Busan Dixon, aeventyaix years old, at ber home near Mount Briar, Fri- day, confessed to dheriff Lond. and the stato'n attorney, S. M. Wolfin- ger, of Haxerstown, Md., that ho was guilty. He said he shot the woman through mistake for Elias Grimth, who owed him money for work and Tefased to pay him. Justice Lamar Dies, Joseph Rucker lamar, associate Justice of tho supreme court of the Usited States, died at bis home tn Washington, after an illnces of nev oral moatha. ‘ He was acrenty-cight years old and bad been on the wupreme bench ove years. 40.000 Allied Soldiers Blinded. Dr,. Helen Noleo, whp has-been working {pn the American howpital at Nice, retumed to America on the Rochambeau. She sald that more than 40,000 allied soldiera ‘had been made totally blind since the war be- wan. ¢ ee eT eee - Two children, one three yoars old, the other an infant, were bamed to Ideath {a a fire which domroyed the home of John Roberts at Say Aug. a village near Scranton,. Pa The house caught fire while the. mother of the children waa at a. nelghbor's house. : Cumberiand Woman Burned te Death, Mrs. Grace Green, thirty-four, was burned to death at Cumberland, Md, She was a daughter of Magistrate J. J. Dressman. . Pen Be GENERAL_MARKETS PHILADELPHIA, — FLOUR quiet; winter clear, $5.26@6.50; city mijis, EYES SOUR Firm: ‘per barrel, wate Ese . . Si MUGHAT colet: No. 2 red now, weonw ‘firm: No. 2 yellow, 8140 ats steady: No, 2 white 50@ c. SSuLrRY: Elve steady, hens, 14@ 16c.; old roosters, 11612¢, Dressed steady, choice fowls, 18c.; old Tooe, ic. “ob firm: Fancy ‘creamery, n rs ace y: ‘Bel set eae a 3 lected, | wmtee ‘Qae.r weetera, 8c, i engin elec nae | GENERAL -SURVEY “OF . EWA Reports from Geneva say the Cer man chancellor, von ‘Bethmann-Holl ‘wea, after a talk with Foreign tals ter vou Buriah of Austria, will ofe pesce terms to the allies, A semt-oficia! German news sgency ‘says torins of peace offered by the Teutonic ,powers would provide fo1 ‘the evenioal restoratjon of Belgium, the creation of ‘an independent Po tand and the collection of a war in demnity. Berlin admits French troops have gained a new grip on- positions af Hartmans-Wollerkopf, tn. tho Vosxes Paris reports fighting near Chaulnes and to tho Champagne," ‘A report trom Berlin says the Rus stans have developed a new offensive which, thus far, bas failed to gain re sults, io Rovnarabia, near the Rum ian frontier. German attacks on the Riga froni havo been repulxed, Petrograd says THURSDAY. x Russla hon begua a new offensivs tn the Austrian province of Bukawins, adjoining tho Rumanian border. Lon don reports that the Russians are ad vancing upon Mitau tn the Rig dis trict, and that tho crar’s troopa’ have gained successes noar lake Badit, south of Riga. ~ ‘A reported Russian attack upon the Bulgarian port of Varna ls not con: firmed. : London hears German troops art massing on‘tho Dolgtan front, suppos edly for a now offenaive.* -* French forcos have seized tho Turk ah island of Castelorizo, in the Ao geen sca, for a naval base, Montene grins roport furtber successes agains! invading Austrians. {na naval battle tn the Adriatic, one Austrian destroyer fs reported tc have been sunk by a mine, and ap other by sholl fire from allied ships FRIDAY. Ruésta’s new offenstre on the Buko wina frontier in belng pushed, ad s great battle In -reported in ‘progres: over a forty-mile frovt. AustroGer man forces are reported to have beep withdrawn from Macedonia to mee? his new menace. The action is re parded in some quarters as a fore anner of Rumania's entrance into the sonflict-on the alde of tho entente a! lea. * Landing of Franco-Hritish troops at Wrphanon an! near Kavala, on the kexean conat of Greece, oast of Sa onika: Is reportes. ferlin saya the julgarian army has defcated a Serbo tallan foreo {0 Albania. The British armored cruiser Natal, aa been blown up in harbor by ar, internal exphetlon.” + Four hundred nen hare ‘een naved. “Tho ship car ted 704 mek. The French submarine fenga ix reported sunk by an Aus rian fotilia. t = SATURDAY. The Brith steamship Persla, on gaged in nervice between London an¢ Bombay, han been sunk tn tho Med! tarrancan, apparently with « large losn of life. So far as ts reported, there ha: been no activity on the Franco-el xian front. Tm the vant, heavy fighting continar» fn eastern Galicia, but the nltuatior there remains as obscure as it hes deen aince the beginning of the opera tons, which Petrograd exticte will Jead to Important renuite, > In Pornia the Russlan expedition {+ meeting ith Increasing opposition 1 fa announced oMfctally at Petro grad that there haa been Aghting south of Hamadan with Porsian gen darmes, who have taken up arm? axainst the Russfann, . SUNDAY. ; UnoMectal despatches from Cairc state that the British ateamship Per af, sunk in the Mediterranean of Thursday, was torpi@ red without warning and sank In five minutes. Be tween 150 and 160 nurvivorn have been landed at Alexandria, Egypt. Robert N. McNeely, American conaul at Aden Arabia, tn belleved to have been drowned. The death list ts placed al 246, Reportagtrom Petiograd way fight ing on the eastern front fs in progr reas along a Jong line in Galicia and that the dattles are Turnink {nto # general engagement. ‘The allies continue to land rein forcementa at Salonika, while report: from Montenegro say the Austrians have been hurtod back with sovere losses. Z There {ts notblag new {n report from the western front. MONDAY. | Petrograd reports that after thre Gay's Oxhtina the Rowsian forces cap tured the- hills surrotading Czerno wiz, the capital of Bukowina, en¢ that the population aro preparing fo Might, It ts sald over 3,000,000 mer are engaged. . Grand Duke Baris, the uncle of th¢ czar of Russia, fs Ip _ucharest to In Agence the action of Rumania Reports from Turkey tell of heavs fighting at several points at the Dar danelles, eos ‘Two more British eteamers and ont Japanose ship were sunk in the Med! Werranean by Submarines. France Relesece Solned Men. | The teate depariment was officialls ‘advised that the Freach government ‘fa response to representations by the ‘United States, has ordered the imme Gate release of-Germans receatly re moved frem American ships om the high pene by the French cruiser Dea cartes, © U-Beets Cost kb Moditerrancen. Mee German and Anctrien wah marines have been sunk or cap fwred in the Mediterrancan sce; sagp fhe Furis Figure. “When offciat re parts ars compiled ti fs bettered thamp agures will be exepeete,” the sever, SSeS LAT, SOCHMOND, VIRINTA-: vase ee te! eye SEVEN i Do You Want anUmbrella? ; $ _ Well, here it is: The Hull Bros. Umbrella Company will guarantee them. $. The Detachable Handle enables you to teduce its length and ptt it into your traveling bag or trunk without injury to the Umbrella. 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The new force tt 4 under stood, is to be made up’ from lord Derby's recruttx, Rumors perstat of an attempt to oust the Asquith gov ernment. ‘ a capture of German {renebes at Hart. manne-Wellerkopt, in the Vongen, but Berlin says part of these positions bave been retaken. British reports say the Germans have suffered heavily in miotag opera-! tlons near. Armenti«res. | THURSDAY. | A terrific artillery eagagemest, in which more than 1000 big guns are Teported taking part, ts ander way Detween the Germans and British to Flanders. [t is rumored that Geo: eral yon Mackenarn bas arrived on the German front in Ainace with 300, 000 troops, for a new offensive. Berlin reportx the recapture of Hartmanna-Wellerkopf, Invthe Voges. ‘The Japanese xteamalip Yanaka Mara, with 120 passengern an@ 160 of the crow, has been sunk by a n> marine tn tho Mediterranean, without warning, it ia reported. One of the passengers, -all of whom were sxved, was an Anrerican. Unconfirmed reports say Bulgarian, troops have crossed the Greek border, A Teutonic offensive against Salonika fa expected within a few days. The reported capture of Varne, Balseria, by Russian expedition, fe denieg by Petrograd. Petrograd announces @ Russian ar'| ilery success on the Riga-Dvinsk premt, and says Russian troops have made progress in east Galacts. FRIDAY. : Beigerian and German aviators Rave dropped shells upon the silled ‘camp nea? the Creek border. Bertin ts reyerted to have informed Greece (het on atteck will be. made at once fa an otigqupt to drive the Anglo freeps into the. Aegean sea. etwere Toutonis dad Serb atk : , a er Bs Bear Mear:-heba, fm southern” Pall une. A fight tx reported Between Runslan and proGerman forcen near Teheran, Pernal. SUNDAY. The German war oMea ta Merlin saya the Anglo-French troops that were withdrawn from tho Dardanelles are bein Ianivd at the port of Ka. vale, in nort! nastert Greees, ‘The Teuton drive agalost the allies fo Seriin hax now reached Salonika Austro<iermian artillery are bombard: ing the outer positions of the «tty. | France reports severe fighting n the mountaine of Alsace. ‘Thre ts Mttle doing in other nections of the western front Petrograd claims another bly vic. tory over Persian tribesmen, led by Germans, near Tehran. MONDAY. . ‘Tho attitude of Greece toward the warring natione is keeping tho en tenite in a state of uncertainty. Rome hoars the knixer haa obtained permuls ston from King Constantine for But arian troopn to cross the Greek bor der to attack the Anglo-French forces Another report ty that the Germans have bexun shelling the allies In Greek territory. Seventy-nine lives were oat when the Freach passenger abi) Viste de 1a Clotat was sunk by @ anbinarine with out warning. . The Ameriéan consul at Port Said reports that the Japanese xteammily Yasaha Marv also was sunk without warning. Six pasiengers and a sailor perished when the Italtei steamahip Port Said ax sunk by a aubmarine An Amst: ~dam despatch to London Ayu Avstrion and Turkish troops have been sent to the German. front in Het rium. Petrograd officially announces @ sve seas along the Tehartorsak front. ao! says German attacks on the Rixy Drinsk front have been repulted. — ‘Would Pension Presidents. + |__Asother inawer to the question. ‘What xhall we do with our, for mor presidents?” in furnished by & di which Senator McCumber proposes to prese during the pres eat sessicn of congress, He would: give-prenidents when they leave the White Meuse a penaloa of $1.7, A.year an ‘retired commandert-i chief of the army and navy.” The Measure would provide pensions of $6000 a year for widows of prer” dents. | Mrs. Cleveland's Mother le Dead. Mrs. froma Fo'som Perrine. mother of Mra. Themas J. Preston, who. wa formerly M-s. Grover Cleveland, ats1| & the heme of her daughter tz Prines ten, N..J. . Posimonia. caused he] death. Mrs. Perrine wax. seventy-at: yersol. 2 2s FAs Bienes eee pireen net AUSTRIATOREJECT 0, S, DEMANDS wi Retuse fo Viel to Stand Taken Here. , ARE READY FOR sr inci cing is At See ane Sane aed } Austria, according to unoficial taformation recetved {n authorita tivo quarters, will not meet the demands “of the United State tn er forthcoming reply to the An: cos note, und Teutonic diplomatic chreleu are represented as being pre- pared for a severance of diplomatic relations, Although the state department so far has recoived. from Ambassador Penfteld at Vienna no forecast of the reply, it was understood that unless some excellent reason for continuing diplomatic correspondence on the sub- fect was prenented, no course roems to remain but to break off relations. State department oMfciala are ex: pecting {nformation about tho reply which might have been obtained by Ambassador Ponfield daring informal conferences with Baron von Burian, the Austro-Hungarian minister. of for: eign affairs. : Advices received recently through! Baroo Erich von Zwiedentk, the Aus- trian charge, were that Austria would be “guided by concern” for the good relations existing between the two sountries. Analysis of this phase has lod officials to belleve the Vienna gor. ernment will attempt to argue the eon jentions of the United States and pos- dbly suggest arbitration, ‘The position of the state depart, went is that there can be no discus don over the official admissions of| he Austrian admiralty which formed he besis of the correspondence, un-| ees Austria denies the atcuracy of] bet statement. ‘That fe regarded as] jeiug extremely unlikely, as the ad- eaatty (sivonant was forwarded by! be 1 to the United states) or-its iaformation. | . WOMAN DROWNS TWO SONS ‘Throws Them Into Reservelr, Jumnpe in Herself, But fe Reseved. Mra. Edward Kraxse_threw ber two mall sons inte the Milferd, = seservetr,.and then jumped tn teem | = a i ‘The woman was rescued, bet the. eye were drowned, Mrs. Kraves wilt BS examined as fo her mental con dition. The boys were Sidney, atx, and Ed- ward, five. According to Mr. Krause, Bia wife had acted pecullarty on sev eral occasions. and when abe sald she was going {o do away with heraeif be did not pay much attention to her. Mra, Kraune was neen leading the Doys toward tho renervoir, On arriy: ing thero ahe removed their coats and hats and threw them into the wator,. then jumped -In herself. Two men tried to reach all three, but could only savo Mrs. Krause, ‘At the hospital where ahe wan taken the woman sald her act wan caused by the belfef that her husband bad been killed In an automobile acct: ent. Mr. and Mra. Krause formerly Myved tn Pulladciphta, coming here a Mitte over a year aro. GIVE DEAD WOMAN COINS Atlantic Clty Pedestrian Belleved 8he Wee Blind, Charitably Inclined persons passing by the door of 1812 Arctic avenue, Allantic City, N. J. dropped cofos tr the Inp of an aged woman, who aat on the alll, apparently sooking asatst anco from passersby. : “patrolman Rich noticed the woman stil sitting there at three o'clock tn the moming. ‘He belleved she bad fallen asleop, bot when he fovestigat ed found her cold tn death. Evamination showed thst she had died of beart failure, but pedestrians, noticing her closed oyes, balleved sho was blind and dropped the coins as they walked pest, GENERAL_HUERTA ILL Removes From Fort Biles Prison to Wife's Residence Under Guard. Geners! Victoriane Huerte, former provisional president of Mexico, helt for violation of neutrality Laws of the United States, {s seriously iI1, and was Temoved from the prison at Fort Bliss to the residence, of hin wife at Et Paso, Ter. -His guards remaines with him. ‘The nature of bis fIloess {4 not stat #8. Recently is wis reported ho hat Tecovered Yom @ nervous attack, CONFESSES MURDER Man Caught in Reading Admits Killing : St Claire Groser. Captured at Reating tm a raid by the state police, Mnrico Ricovace!, fweaty-one years ld, of St. Clalr, Is $a ® cell at Schuyikil! county prison, the confessed marterer of Joseph Bacchi. ‘The man was traced to a bonse at Reading. To srrect him the troopers. Were compelled to pean through @ leag. dark hall, and Kicevocel was just érawing hie weapon whex 3.quick @nah knocked the reveiver from, his bends. The nrtwoner Se eee tives chote at Burchill tn'n two Gays scv."one of which proved fetal. Four alleged secomplions are under arrent. o t oes 2 0a ne a aa Te < oe a : oe ae cere Ronee re ee radi, a ; i a ' =. yO re gS ee a. CREE a : WE. HAVE IT--FIONEY 08 VACATION TIMES ~~ YOW.GAN START TO SAVING ON OR AFTER JANUARY 17.1918 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A GHEGK FOR ALL THAT - YOU HAVE SAVED, IN TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE A VAGA- THON IN JULY OR AUGUST. YOU CAN PAY 25 CENTS PER WEEK AND YOU WILL RECEWE YOUR CHECK IN JULY FOR 8-25. YOU CAN PAY 60 CENTS PER WEEK $ AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR CHECK IN JULY FOR ; §12.50. INTEREST AT THE RATE OF THREE PER CEAT. ; WHLBEADIED, = ;—YOU-GAN SAVE S1-00 08 MORE PER WEEK BY. TAKING OUT MORE THAN ONE CARD, YOU WILL THEN BE FORTIFIED FOR THE VACATION TIMES AND. BE _ SURE OF YOUR MIONEY FOR CHRISTINA, IF YOU JOIN BOTH OF THE CLUBS, ce, GALL AT THE . MECH H.W. CORNER OF SRD AND CLAY STS., RICHMOND, VA Oro Sede Gre decree tre geet te tie Crete rede gree Gretereearetetretrete: > ~ | Opportunity. Look for me; I murely wilt come ‘Many mon can expreas with pen aw tongue, That ‘tia thelr own fault not mine: They're grumbling all the time ‘To every one on carth | Ro— Learned, ignorant. rich or poor. Bat tt ta only the prepared that cas tarry me Theu, propared you'd better be J travel fast—I travel slow; Witt nome day knork at your deor Refuse me once I will KO; Return again—but as before, Uf you are not prepared Arain I go.. —BKuaxk Buntox Hoop Mound Rayou, Mian JQRBANNA (VAL) NEWS Vrbaona, Va. January 1, 1416. Decamber 26th was communion da: at the Lebanon Baptist Church. Key C. D. Jones, pastor, Pro, Tem. de livered an able secmon. Subject. “Th: Birth of Christ.” ‘There were many Xmas entertain ments in this vicintty during Xmas that gave much enjoyment to th: younger set Rev. and Mra. J. A. Martin, Mr. and Mes. Levi Taomas, Mr. and Mrs Criss Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. E Green were guests of Mr. and Mrs HN. Lockleys, Docembor 30th. Mr. and Mra. Harry Fields and Rec. and Mra. J. A. Martin dined with Mrs. A. E. Green on December 1st. Mr, Howard Grimes, of Eantvitte Station, Va., apent the Xmas hero with his parenta, Mr. and Mere. G. W. Grimes. . Among these who spent the Xmas with relatives here were Mr. Robt. C. Carter, of Trenton, N. J.; Miss Lucy Thornton and Mra. Sarah Jobneon. of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. James Chandler, of the V. U. U.. Rickmond, Va. Mins Lucinda Lewis epent the Xmas at Amburg, the guest of Miss Sarah ©. Campbell. * Miss Hoetheren' Hamtiton, of Ino, wan the guest of Miss Lacy A. Fitcbeit during the Xmas, near Harmony vil- Sage. Mra. Eisle D. Carter entertained Fi large nomber December 30cm. Mr. Robert C. Carter spent a few! days in Richmiond last week on bust’ ess. Mins Colonia L. Robinson. of wat tngton, D. C., sa visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.- Robinson, near Toppings. | Mr. Henry Pieter is visiting fn Rehmond this week, . | Mrs, Margaret Wood and daughter, fing Sallie, called on Mr. and Mrs.! . B-Jobnaon recently. Midge Cella Burrell, of Churchview, \sited her grandmother, Mra. Mary arter, last week, x ‘Miss Bertie Washington is visiting | w deter, Mre. Mattie Payne of turchview, this week. Mrs. Tamas Willisme, ‘of Philade:- 4a, epent'the Xmas with her parsets, ‘ sed, Mrs, 4. J. Ward. 7 f Mins Sellie Wood and Mra. M. J. | skenborough visited Mrs. Joe Woed. | t Teeeday. cid lmong the callers al “Wood-grove™ { iFecently were Mr. and Mrs. Jack War¢ and daughters, Misges Sarah and Mut Ue K., Mr, Eugene and BMflxs Virginis Smith, Menara, Jeff. Mraxton, Howard jCook, J. C. Boyd, and Mr. and Mra Levi Thomas. S | Mr. and Mra. Wm Thornton gave s ‘dinner on Chrintman ‘day. Thone prex lent were Mr. and Mra: Courtney John: ron, Mr. and Mra Tom Carter, Mr. rand .Mrx Geo Carter, Mra. Doce Thoritan, Mr. and Mrs, Joo Williams, Mitaex Sallie Wood and Emma Carter, Meaura. Arthur Johnnon and Robert ©. Carter. Mra Fintly Williams is heme froin the John Hopkins Hoxttal where xhe junderwent an operation She ix tm- proving rapldly. (Oo Mra Sarah Harris Is ret on the alck Met. : Hon Walter He Ryland, white), a prominent citizen of thin town died Ericay, Derember Xint We, will ba mined by the colored, ax well aH by thone of his own race. He wax Joved and primed by all that knew him We hope all the readers of theas articles a Happy New Year . LCR DR. EO€. LEVY ADDRESSED THEM etter Health Meeting Under Augplees of the Richmond Negro Welfare League. Dr, B.C. Levy. Ts Addrexs | Citizens On The Prevention of Pnea monta and Grip. | The second health meeting under the auspices of the Neighborhood It. ‘provement Committee of the Rich- mond Negro Welfare League will take placo at the Fifth Street Baptist Church on noxt Tuesday evening. nt $:00 o'clock. * |The Netghborhood improvement Committee hax planned twelve public meetings for the year 1916. Each meeting {s to be hed in = different section of the city and attention is ta be called at each moeting place to the needa of the given community. Emphasis. ia to be laid on better health: more adequate housing, better and cleaner streets, good sanitation and sufficient street lighting and policing. Although thes meotings aro oe pecially intended ‘to treat community needs. in view of the alarming «r!D and pneumonta epidemics now aween- ing over the country, and city: the meoting on next Tuesday will be for he benefit of citteene of Groater Rich- mond. For this occasion the services of Dr. B.C. Levy, Chiet Health Officer of tho city. of Richmond, have becn cured. -Dr. Levy will speak on grip nd pneumonia prevention and treat. nent. Literatare beariag on the sub- ject will ‘be distributed freety. All | tigen, churches and organisations | re requested to be present at thin | mportant meeting. a Magnetic Cream Liniment cures oches and patas of all kinds. Nothing better ever has been used. Oréer one bottle today—86c .postpald. 3B. W. SMITH. - IS N. it MH . . . Richmond, Va fs H 7 <i ae ca ee ous * aoe Bo a 7 y = rea ‘ yf: Ree e Parc ie i Fok San g “ nee Beeson Hy Beare a i peers) j east ay cars) VIECHANICS SAVINGS BANK, __. : MA JONES AND SENATOR CUMMINGS | Den Moines, lowa, Dec, 1934, Senatar Cumming: { Dear Sir.—Do you constder the war amendments to the federal countitn. tion ax dead letters mo far un they {affect the Negro citizens of th{s coun: try? If not, tn.it in your opinion thut the Republican party whl enforce them In the future if they are returned to power? What in your atUtudo regarding the (reenfranchisement of the Negro citi vena in the southern states? Do you not conaider ft unjuat to the loyal Negro Republicans of the south to cut down thelr representation in the Nattonal Convention and ati al- tow that great disproportion of repre sentation to continue tn the Congress of the United States? { Are you not aware of the fact that Mf Justice were done to the Negro on the south a number of the southern Jdistrictx would sed Stepabiicann > Congress and that several of the south. ern atates, would be-debatable groun! in the presidential campaigns. | 1 submit these queationa because I am sure you do not desire us to aubm't to the domination of Tillman. Vardn- man and Smith who are keeping Qc noutherh Negro out of pollties: Very truly yours, 1. M. JONES Washington. D. ©, Feb 26, 191 My dear Mr. Jones: 1 have yours of the 28th inst., and Tam very glad to give you my view with regard to the several matters of which you write. I do not coneldt the war amendments to the conatitu- tion as dead letters. I think they ought to be enforced to the Hmit of federal authority. Whether the Republican party can or will be able to pass such Inws ns. will make these amendments ful.y Mective It te utterly imposible for , me to predict. “it 1s of course perfe-:- ; y well known to you that {n most of he southern states they have 10 fremed (their constitutions that the . liscrimination {s made in such » way hat hitherto there bas been found no ; lax through which the destred result < puld be attained. I belleve, howover, hat the Republican party will do t rhatever can be done to better condi- fons in that respect. I conatder i¢ a great wrong, as I ave publicly declared many times, rc low the south a representation upon 2 population which includes the nua oting Nogro men so long as their, } onatitations and laws are so adjuste? s to prevent the Negro from voting, nd that until this injustice ts re- aired that representation in Congress ould be based upon the. voting pop- lation: {natead of upon the full poput«- F on. J do not consider it unjust to ¥ at down the representation’ of the oath in our National Conventions to F ofr voting strength for I béileve that T ove who actually do vote are entitied control the policies of the party tu hith they belong, amd I further be A rve that the change fm the basis of @ representation ti Conventions will be an infiuentis! force in restoring to the Negro bis fall rights. I am .porfectly sure that If the Negro voted tn the south an fully as he does In the nort' that there would be « part of the soutir ern district that would send Republl. cans to Congress and that there woutd be southern states that at ‘least, woul be debatable ground in presidential campaigna, * In another letter the Senator write, Why 1 voted against the Jones amev -- ment to the agricultural extensios bin. . The fu'ty are that in the agricultural extension bill there wax a provision that In those atates which bad two or more agricultural colieges, the Log's: Jatures of the tates should deternila+ what colleges ought to have the appro. priatton. Senator Jones of Washi:x- ton offered an amendment which iso substantial copy of tho law relating to former appropriations to agricol- jure colleges and which had never been of any material value to the col- legen for colored people. I wan making » speech againat the provision {n the btl! permitting the Lexisiaturen of the states to decile where the appropriation should go, for it wan perfectly manifest that if the legislatures were permitted to decide the matter the colored colleges in the south would get no benefit whatever. 1 must have made some impresston teenune during the course of my apec*h Senator Shafroth, of Colorado, rone and sald that he thought I was right: und suggested instead of the Jonon amendment the bill be so changed thet {t would require the joint act of the Governor of the states and the Scere. tary of ‘Agriculture and he asked: mo what [ thought of auch a provision. + Impulxively and immediately 1 anawered that-such.a provision would be better thun the Jones amendment and I atfll think so. 1 Tt will do moro to Ket part of thia money Into the bands of the collezen for colored people than the Jonex umendment. : , Shafroth’ ‘immediately -offered that ort of an amendment to tho original 11] and st was adopted. Then Jones’ mendment came up which would hare tricken out what I had already ne- ured and to which I had agreed and] of course, I had to vote against the jones’ amendment. » From the above statemont {t js very lear that Senator Cummins was the || aly man who succeeded in getting: nything into this bill that would givel| he Negroea n chance’ for their rights, : Sincerely yours, T. M. JONES. 318 W. 3rd Rt. ! Your Table Will Not Be Complete * Without. Am Assartment of ‘Khese Menowm Mranes 1.W. Harper, Overholt, Cascade, Robinson's AAA Private soe Bumgardner Mountain Rye, per Your A wm Bo SS ee | capil Tokay, Catawba, Pvt, Sherry and Blackberry (mest domestic) por “gt, BBD All Goods Delivered. Rem. B18 6 W. ROSENSON 2 SOF, IC. —_—or THE—— ’ ‘ ‘© e ‘ VL. OF... suRs, VIRGINIAD cs: Commences January 1, 1916—Closes October 31, 1916 = ae Eee We want 1500 New Members by October 31, 1916 - a Do You Want A New Car? Why not enter the Automobile = ber of this Order or not. 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Parents, who realise thetr rewponal Dility for the future success of their children, will mot delay: tm having this very important question decided at once. ~ 7 : THERE 1 NO SXCUSB FOR POOR NYBSIOHT WHEN IT Caw of School Children I shal) examine the eyes of every child who comes to my office, every Saturday, between 10:00 A. M.' and 4:00 P. M. Free of Charge. DR. M. M. SPIGEL, Byesight Specialist and Optometrist, 116 N. Fifth Street, Professioeal Building. CHAIRISTMAS HOLIDAY FARES. _ . Southern Railway sancuness greatly Yedueed round trip fares from points oa its lines to points im the South. Dates of sala: December 17th te 26th inciuatve, 1915. Vinal Mesit January 10th, 1916, prior to midnight of which reterm trip mast be completed. © Fer terthey taformation ‘call oa pearest Bowthern Railway Ticket Agent, cr write, Megrader Dest, Dist. State Summer School gen Ma wo corres vive Taam 2 eS ae Bose, Femiint