Richmond Planet

VOLUME XXXIII, NO. 37 DR. R. E. JONES' MOTHER GONE. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Royal, mother of Dr. R. E. Jones, one of the leading physicians of this city took place last Monday afternoon, at four P. M. at the Third Street A. M. E. Church. She had been sick for many months and was a patient sufferer. The end came last Saturday, July 28, 1916. Rev. M. E. Davis, D. D. officiated. He wore the robe of the church. It was an impressive scene as he proceeded down the alley leading the funeral cortege. He was accompanied by Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D. Rev. Scott C. Burrell, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Rev. O. G. Jenkins and Rev. Paul C. Easley, of whom afterwards occupied soats on the rostrum. PRELIMINARY EXERCISES The bymn was given out by Rev. S. C. Burrell. Prayer was offered by Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D. Resolutions from the organizations of which she had been a member were read. The Woman's Movement, Mrs. Zemoria D. Wood, President, sent resolutions. Mattie Fold, No. 75, Improved Order. Sons and Daughters or Bethlehem read resolutions and then came Mechanics' Court, No. 145. Order of Calanthe. Rev. M. E. Davis, D. D., the pastor delivered a most impressive sermon from Revelation, 14:13. "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours; and their works do follow them." A TOUCHING DISCOURSE Rev. Dr. Davis made a most touching appeal in his discourse and moved many to tears as he portrayed the many admirable qualities of the deceased in her labor for the A. M. E. Church, of which she had been a member for more than a decade. When he had concluded the discourse the choir sang selections that awakened old memories. One of the selections was a favorite with the deceased. Then the mourning cortège passed out to the street and then moved on to the cemetery. The floral designs were numerous. The pall-bearers were: Honorary, Prof. A. V. Norrell, Sr. B. F. Turner, Sr.; Active, Dr. J. Mercer G. Ramsey, Dr. William H. Hughes, Dr. Walter Brown, Jacob F. Wright. Funeral Director W. Isaac Johnson and Sons officiated. SILVER CUP FOR DR. FERGUSON. A very pleasant surprise greeted Dr. D. A. Ferguson at the T1-State Dental Association meeting when he was presented with a beautiful silver loving cup by the Dentists of Virginia. The idea was originated by Dr. J. M. G. Ramasoy, of Richmond and Dr. E. L. H. Rance, of Suffolk, last February, when several Dentists were enroute to Lynchburg to attend a meeting of the Old Dominion State Dental Society. Although Dr. Ferguson was on the train at the time, he knew absolutely nothing of the secret until Dr. J. T. Lattimore, of Hampton, had finished a most eloquent and inspiring presentation speech. In concluding his remarks, he stated that this cup is not presented Dr. Ferguson as the President of the Tri-State Dental Association, but as the inscription there on reads: "An expression or appreciation to Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Dentist and Friend, from his Colleagues of the State of Virginia, presented at the third annual meeting of the Tri-State Dental Association, Buckroe Beach, Va. July, 1916." On the opposite side, the following names are enraved: "Doctors W, B. Anderson, R. C. Brown, R. J. Brown, S. D. Calloway C. S. Cowan, E. D. Downing, J. W. Bluford, E. R. Dudley, J. E. Geary, J. H. Jackson, O. R. Johnson, N. Lassiter, J. T. Lattimore, W. M. Logan, W. T. Lovette, J. M. G. Ramage, E. L. H. Rance, L. A. Reld, T. A. Stevens, C. C. Strong, H. P. Weeden, S. F. Coppage, S. A. Thomas, J. L. McGriff. On the base, the following: "Committee—J. M. G. Ramsey, E. L. H. Rance.". The cup is twelve inches high and will hold two quartes of nice cold butter-milk, of which the Doctor is very fond. A REMARKABLE CHART. Attorney James Alexander Chiles, of Lexington, Ky., who is also a Seventh Day Adventist, has published what is known as "The Eureka Miracle Life Chart." It is 7 by 10 1-5 inches and it must have taken a long time to prepare it. To the uninitiated, it is an original that will require much study. It is printed in two colors and sells for ten cents. It has been copyrighted by the author in the United States, Canada and in Great Britain. Copies may be obtained by advertising the author at 149 N. Lumberton St., Lexington, Ky. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAE. Despite the tremendous downpour of rain last Monday night, a goodly number of officers of the subordinate lodges of the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Caltantha presented themselves for installation. The rostrum was magnificently decorated. A life-size portrait of Grand Chancellor Mitchell rested on an easel, while the colors of the Order and the cut flowers added to the beauty or the scene. Around the rostrum with the Grand Chancellor sat District Deputy Grand Chancellor L. J. Morris, Past Grand Chancellor W. R. Green, Brigade Surgeon, A. A. Tennant, Grand Master-a-Arms W. H. Willis, Col John R. Chiles, State Deputy, Mrs. Anna Taylor, District Deputy, Mrs. Lucy Cross. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. spent some time propounding questions on law to the officers and they replied, giving their opinion as to the law. Prayer and song service was a feature. Then the religious exercises were conducted by Rev. L. J. Morris and Rev. James W. Pryor. Choir Leader Joseph Matthews sang a solo, after which Miss M. L. Chilles delivered an address, which seemed with information concerning the Order. She was applauded at the close. Rev. L. J. Morris delivered a short address. Then the officers of the lodges and courts were installed by Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. The scene was impressive. He explained the different departments of the Order, told of the Vacation Clubs and then spoke of the Nation-wide Thrift Movement of the American Bankers' Association. Upon motion of Miss M. L. Chilles, the body unanimously adopted the plan. An excellent organ selection was rendered by Mrs. Mary Satterfield. Benediction was announced by Rev. J. W. Pryor. OUR UMBRELLA GIFTS We have been giving away, many of the adjustable umbrellas as a result of the coupon offers, which have been appearing in The Planet. Owing to the recent increase of price in the material, the amount of the coupons has been increased to $30.00. If you pay your subscription to The Planet, ask for umbrella coupons. If you have job work done, ask for umbrella coupons. When the work amounts to $30.00 you are entitled to a free umbrella. It is of good quality. The handle can be removed by simply pressing a spring and the other end can be taken off by unscrews it. It can be carried in a suitcase or in a trunk. We are offering a graphaphone equal to those sold for $25.00. You get it free of charge. Just collect $100.00 worth of coupons from those who pay their subscriptions or who have their work done at The Planet office. We will have the machine shipped to you to any part of the United States. The machine may be seen in our office. It plays the latest records from the most expensive to the cheapest. Read the announcement in another column. GUEST AT HOTEL DALK Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Turner, Harrisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Moses Minms and Son, B. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rose, Miss Nash, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Johnson, Newark, N. J.; Mrs. G. M. William, Hartford, Copn.; Mrs Grace B. Valentine, Borden, M. J.; Mr. and Mrs. George Crampton, Mr. Elits Moore, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. J. L. Todd, Indianaapolis, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Clopham, Camden, N. J.; Miss Nellie Hall, Leslie Lily Mary, Dr. Sebastian Vax, Mr. John B. Morris, Mra. Mousselon Griffin, Mr. Charles Steward, Mr. Thomas Dorsey, Mr. William Almond, Mr. Robert Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walker, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Dr. Robert Abel, Philadelphia; Dr. J. Dixon, Washington, D. C.; Mr. William A. Hollis, Germantown, Pa.; Mr. R. Valentine, Borden, N. J.; Edna L. Preto, St. Croix, W. I. BAPTIST ORGANIZATIONS. All Baptist Associations, State and District Conventions holding annual meetings between now and July, should elect delegates to the Jubilee Meeting of 1817. Every association and convention of whatever size of Baptist workers should be represented. Now is the time to elect delegates. The authoritative date of the Jubilee meeting is July 10th-1917. Mrs. Mamie F. Branton wishes to check her many friends for their hincest shown during her husband's fitness and death. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1916 The Grand Master Watchman reports the field work in a splendid condition. Six (6) new lodges organised within three weeks. Great rejoicing at the office on his return. Grand Mistress made several flying trips in the interest of the Order. Mrs. Ada B. Burrell brings to the office money for two new lodges. She has several other clubs in operation. Madam M. Jeanneette Gibbon, that uniring worker for fraternal society, has Richmond on a boom with the ladies of Richmond holding up her arms. That quiet and unassuming lady, Madam M. M. Davenport, looks strictly to the office work. She rushes the orders to the field on time. THROUGH THE COLUMNS OF THE PLANET. Mr. C. A. Puryear, our Grand Master Watchman, has returned to the office after spending some time at his home in South Boston, Va. Quite a little surprise was arranged to greet him on his return to Richmond. The office was beautifully decorated. A table laden with the season's delicacies greeted him. The Committee of Arrangement were Mr. William Saunders, Mrs. Louisa Saunders, M. M. Davenport, Mrs. Kate Tinning, Mrs. Elliza Norrell sent her contribution. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. William Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. M. G. Hewin, Miss Sarah Hewin, Mr. and Mrs. Tinning, Mrs. M. J. Gibson, Mr. William Hines, Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Matthews, Bettie Sue Vaughan, Mr. Arthur Matthews, an dothers, whose names I failed to get. After a delightful stay, all at a late hour wended their way home. GUNS TURNED ON PETERSBURG. Before leaving for his home, the Grand Master Watchman gave orders to his lieutenants to turn their guns on Petersburg. THE GRAND MISTRESS IN PETERSBURG. The Grand Mistress went at once to the city on the Appomattox. Being assisted by Miss Besale Jones and Mrs. Ward, they soon had the Watchmen's work started in Petersburg. Later they were reinforced by that intruded worker, Mrs. M. J. Gibson. On leaving for Richmond, these workers left Petersburg with one senior and one Nursery lodge marching under the Watchmen's Flag. REV. W. A. MITCHELL PREACHES On Sunday, Harrison Street Baptist Church pulpit was filled by that noted pulpit scholar, Rev. W. A. Mitchell, of Richmond. Rev. Mitchell's two sermons were replete with good sound Gospel truths. At night our Grand Master Watchman was given some time to say something to the good people of Petersburg. The Grand Master Watchman, in his quiet way, peculiar to himself, used a few moments in telling the people why the Watchmen's guns had been turned on Petersburg. It was soon seen that Petersburg would be taken into the Watchmen's Camp. The Grand Master Watchman, in company with Mrs. Sarah Ward and Mr. Howard, called to see Mrs. Stith, Vice-President of a social club. Soon, the President (Mr. Jones) was sent for. After some pointed questions were answered and the work explained, these parties at once decided to become Watchmen. The result in Petersburg is now after Richmond. BACK IN RICHMOND The Grand Master Watchman and staff, consisting of the following: Mrs. Louis Saunders, M. Jeanette Gibson, M. M. Davenport and Mrs. Julia Stokes, return to Richmond and institute two new lodges at Price's Hall. Light refreshments were served after which all left for their homes. Mrs. Alice M. Levy, our Rt. H. Deputy, returned to the offices this week with money for two new lodges. Hurrah for Levy! Who will be next? 307, 172A, 1916 All members of the Jabbae Committee and the Jabbae called Dawwalle Virginia. Attend 22nd during the meeting of the State State School Convention. This is the first meeting of the Committee and all members are urgently requested to be present. Very truly yours, S. A. Mosey, Chairman Jubilee Committee. —Have you secured one of our prime umbrellas. Read big umbrella offer on page seven. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. MANY HOMELESS IN SHOCKOE FLOOD COLORED FAMILIES DESTITUTE BY RAMPAGE OF WATERS OF OLD SHOCKOE CREEK. White Citizen Blame City Officials for Continued Floods in Valley. The recent downpour of rain has emphasized the fact that the thousands of dollars expended on Shockoe Creek have failed to accomplish the purpose. The radical disagreements between certain branches of the city government in particular and the citizens in general have been noticeable of late. Mr. I. Bluford, proprietor of the Bluford Manufacturing Company seems to have spoken plainly about the matter. The Richmond Va. Evening Leader of July 24, 1916 published the following: Shockoe Creek again went on a rampage during the heavy rains of Saturday and yesterday, and as a result, the entire Shockoe Creek valley, especially that part in the vicinity of Brown and Fifteenth streets, has been rendered unpeaceable. The arch in the bridge over the creek at Marshall Street has been shattered by the onrush of water and trash and is slowly caving in; twenty-five Negro families have been renedered dentite, many of them being now without food and clothing; the Marshall-Street vladict is told to be in danger from the caveen of the Shockoe Creek arch, and the entire neighborhood is covered with a thick coating of mud and fifth extending even way up to the walls of the houses. In many of the lower floors several feet of water is still standing, with no way of draining out. "This condition of affairs is due to nothing less than the negligence of the city of Richmond," declared I. Bluford, of the firm of I. Bluford a Co., whose shop is on Fifteenth, between Brown and Clay streets. "I was here Saturday afternoon during the worst of the flood and again Sunday, and if it had not been for the help my force of men rendered in cleaning away the debris and stuff which collected at the Marshall Street arch we would have had the conditions in the valley as bad as last August. OFFICIALS NOTIFIED "Here these families, some of them bad ones I admit, have been without food since they were driven from their homes and not a single step of relief has been taken by the city. I have notified both Mayor Ainslie, members of the administrative board and the chief of police of conditions down here, and they all said they would in investigate the matter. Now you can see for yourself just what things look like." He waved his hand toward a group of half clothed Negroes, who stood herded in the mud. The houses in the creek bottom were flooded with mud and water, furniture, clothing and food either being swept away in the water or ruined. The water swept down the creek with a rush, picking up pile of debris and rubbish dumped along the banks, hurting it downstream until the Marshall Street arch was reached. Already half filled with sand and mud, the opening could not take the water, and it backed up until for blocks around the streets resembled a lake. Men, women and children dashed out of the houses into water and sought refuge on the upper floors. In many of the homes mattresses, bureaus, chairs and other light pieces of furniture were floated out, broken and piled with the trash of the city's dumping ground against the Maranall Street arch. Three men from the city's engineering department, according to Mr. Bluford, came down and helped his force of men clean away the stuff so the water could pass. Carload after cartload of the stuff taken from the creekbed was hauled away today. PATHETIC TALES OF LOSS Several of the Negro families told pathotic males of hunger and loss, several of them losing practically everything they possessed. All were wandering barefooted through their homes attempting to clean up the mud and sediment which covered both flooring and furniture. Several reported that they had to sleep on the bare springs of their beds because their mattresser had been ruined. Mr. Bluffon was strong in his concession of the city's method in protecting property in this section. On last August he lost $5,000 by the water backing into his place. He said that knowing fall well that another heavy rain would bring about the same conditions, no effort had been made to keep trash and debris off the banks, as was evidenced by the enormous (Continued On Page Five) PRESSBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION HOLD A FINE MESSION IN PETERSBURG The First District Sabbath School Convention under the auspices of the Southern Virginia. Presbytery met the Central Presbyterian Church, at Petersburg, Va. on Friday, the 21st inat. and continued through Sunday, the 23rd. The Rev. A. A. Hector, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond was elected President, and Rev. Charles A. Ward, of Newport News elected Secretary. There was quite a large delegation from the schools including this District and the sessions were well attended. The Rev. W. A. Yancey. Sabbath School Missionary is to be complimented on the success of the Convention. Norfolk, Va. was selected as the next meeting place. DR. JETER'S WORK. (Newport, R. L. News.) The mass meeting held Thursday evening in the Shiloh Baptist Church, in the interest of the colored people throughout the country was well attended. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. O. Paul Thompson of West Newton, Mass. Mrs. Mary Jeter Suttler and Miss Sadle Tate were at the piano. The Twenty-third Psalm was repeated, after which Rev. Mr. Thompson lead in prayer. Rev. Henry N. Jeter, D. D., stated the object of the meeting. He said that last fall, while on his vacation, spent with his oldest son, Henry L. Jeter, in Corona, Long Island, he visited Harlem. In that district alone in a radius of three miles are 50,000 of his race, surrounded by all sorts of temptations. What is true of New York is true of all the large cities in the United States. The speaker said on his return home, in the midnight hour, an unseen hand shook him and waked him out of a deep sleep. The vision of the scene he saw in Harlem came before him—thousands of the race who have come from the country into the large cities and are idle, and wasting their lives in sin. Said the speaker: "Every idler who comes in a community who has no means of livelihood adopts to the crime of that community." "I have a conviction and a vision," said Dr. Jeter. "When a man has a conviction and a vision and he knows that it comes from above nothing can discourage him. The plan also he said was given him—to go into the cities and entail the interest of the pastors and laymen of his race and organize a Pastors' and Laymen's Humane and Reform Association. Dr. Jeter spoke of how much he had been encouraged by Bishops Rhineland, of Pennsylvania and Perry of Rhode Island, and other white friends who are friends of the Negro race. Letters of endorsement were also read from Judge Robert H. Terrell of the municipal court of District of Columbia, Dr. Henry M. L. King, for many years pastor of the First Baptist Church, Providence; Dr. O. P. Gifford of Brookline, Mack., and Senator Clark Baudick. Dr. Puller of Boston said he had been coming to Newport for some time, but felt very sad on this trip, because he had learned that his friend Dr. Jeter had resigned his church; terp spending all those years and sacrificing all to make the church what it is. He believed Dr. Jeter had been called to do his special work, but he did not believe that God wanted him to resign from the pastorate of the Shiloh church. "My life-long friend, Dr. Jeter," said he, "is launching a practical, sane and long-needed organization for the betterment of the condition of the American Negro." Abraham Lincoln did not free the Negro; he made it possible for the Negro to free himself. It lies in cohesion and not in adhesion; it lies in faith and not in doubt. These are the morning days of the Negro race and not the sunset hours of the Negro. Mr. Watt Terry, who came from Brockton, Mass., with four other colored men told in an interesting way how the Negro race could make good and asked the colored citizens of Newport if they were making good. Mrs. Burrell of Washington, a contrato-singer, and Miss Tate of Newport rendered solos. An organization known as the Panthers' and Laymen's Humane and Reform Association was formed. DR LEWIS GETS A WRIT OP ERROR IN POLICY CASE. The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia awarded a writ of error in the case of Dr. J. Alexander Lewis, who was convicted of defrauding the Home Beneficial Insurance Co., and his punishment fixed at one year in the Virginia penitentiary. With little extra effort you can get one our prize graphaphones. Sea offer on back page. PERSONALS AND BRIEF8. Under the new arrangement, garbage will be collected three times per week. The body of Ira Montsomery, white, was recently found in the dock. Mr. William Miller has recently returned from an extended northern trip. Rev. T. J. King, D. D., left the city to take a vacation. The Fifth Street Baptist Church voted him a month's rest. Dr. J. Mercer G. Ramsey says that he does not intend to purchase a flying machine. The rain has been sufficient to please the most ardent prohibitionist. Sir J. H. Thomas of Emporia, Va., was in the city this week and called on us. John Hines, of 105 E. Charity Street, was shot twice through the body by George Banks last Sunday. Miss Theresita B. Chiles left the city last Tuesday for Washington D.C. She will visit Philadelphia. A movement is on foot to resurrect the Alumnton Association of the Armstrong High School. Mrs. Leah Morgan Pollard, Wife of Attorney J. R. Pollard, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks, is able to be out again. Hazel Napier attempted to commit suicide at her home, 205 W. Canal Street, last Sunday morning. She is out of danger. The Richmond Evening Journal building on the corner of Fourth and Broad Streets will soon be ready for occupancy. The new Armstrong High School, for colored pupils will cost $100,000 if the plans of the Richmond- City School Board are accepted. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, who has been indisposed is much improved. The oppressive heat seems to have prostrated her. Mayor George Ainsley is proving himself to be the best polished and best educated Chief Executive that has been in that office for thirty years. The Central National Bank will occupy the large brick structure on the north-west corner of Third and Broad streets. The Hoffheimer Shoe Company will vacate the premises. The Booker T. Washington Memorial organization, W. Isaac Johnson, President, will hold a meeting next Monday night at the First Baptist Church. The public is invited to be present. The fine oil painting of Police Justice John J. Crutchfield now hangs as an ornament to the Police Court. It is an admirable likeness of the popular presiding genius of that tribunal. We have received an invitation to the marriage of Miss Lydia Bentrice Jackson to Mr. Sinclair Calloway, July 27, 1916, 8:30 at 4221 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Robert A. Jackson, formerly of this city. Lleut. James H. Smith of the Sixth Virginia Club, was arrested last Sunday upon the charge of selling liquor to other persons than members of the club. It seems to have been a case of spite-work and the case as continued. Judge Crump, of the Law and Equity Court has decided that the city of Richmond cannot compel the Virginia Railway and Power Company to pay tolls for the use of Mayo's Bridge as it is a public thoroughfare. It is stated that the city will appeal the case. —Mrs. Mattle Brooks, of Philadelphia, who was called to the bodge side of her sister, Mrs. Katie Turner, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClatborne for a week. Mrs. Turner is much improved at the Virginia Hospital. Mrs. Brooks returned home last Thursday. The colored insurance companies, that is the American Beneficial and the Richmond Beneficial Insurance companies are experimenting in the matter of sending a trained nurse to each one of their policy holders, who report sick. The new system seems to be proving a success. Work on the new R. F. and P. Railroad Station which will also be used by the Atlantic Coast Line is progressing. The belt line will be pressed at least 18 feet and no trusses from the north will enter Byrd St. Station. The Broad street tracks are to be moved. MEETING OF THE OLD DOMINION MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SOCIETY AT BUCKROE. The annual meeting of the Old Dominion Medical and Surgical Society was held on July 17th and 18th, 19 at the Bay Shore Hotel, Buckroe Beach, Va. The society represents the progressive physicians of Virginia, and the attendance exceeded all expectations. The leading physicians and surgeons from all parts of the state, made their way to Buckroe to attend this meeting, which was by far the greatest in the history of the society. The Tri-State Dental Association had just closed its sessions, and a great number of its members remained throughout the meeting of the physicians. The president, Dr. T. J. Fawcett, of Lynchburg, presided, and delivered a great address. The following is a list of the papers read: "The Importance of More Careful Examination for Diagnosis." O. B. H. Bower, M. D., Richmond: "The Typical Child," A. D. Carr, M. D., Richmond; "Cardiac Diseases in Young Adults," W. E. Reid, M. D., Portsmouth; "True Ethics Between Pharmacists and Physicians," D. D. Johnson, Ph. G., Lynchburg: "Pellagra with report of cases," F. H. Triggs, M. D., Norfolk: "New Methods of Prevention and Treatment of Typhoid Fever," W. H. Roberts, M. D., Lynchburg; and "Carelonia of the Cervix Utter"—take twenty, Wilbane A. Drake M. D., Norfolk. These papers were all fully discussed, and there was a demonstration of enthusiasm on the part of all present. "Obscure Syphilis" formed a lively discussion, led by D W Byrd, M D. Norfolk, Dr. O E Plummer, of Raleigh, N.C. came to bring greeting from the North Carolina State Medical Association, Dr. Plummer made an eloquent and practical ad dress to the society, and spoke especially of the move to form a TrlState Medical Association, comprising South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. On the evening of the 15th, the Old Dominion Medical and Surgical Society was entertained at a banquet, tendered by the Tblawater Medical Society, Dr. G J Borden, their president, acting as host master. This was quite an elaborate affair. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: President, J J France, M D, Portsmouth; Vice-President, J Barden, M D, Petersburg; Recordings Secretary, R A. Denne, M D, Victorin, Corresponding Secretary, J H Black well, Jr. M D, Richmond, Treasurer R E Jones, M D, Richmond, Executive Committee, Drs. T J Fawcett, G R. Ferguson, T G E. Hott, A R. A Tennant and S L. Lucas. The 197 meeting will also be held at Bay Shore, Buckroe Beach, in July. MR. LEWIS GONE. The funeral of John Lewis, who departed this life July 10, 1916, at his residence, 1125 N. 29th Street, street place at the 4th Baptist Church, July 13, 1916, at 3:30 P. M. Rev. Dr Evans Payne payne officiated. He leaves a wife, two sons, relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was a member of Golden Rub Council, No. 62, I. O. St. Lake and Blooming Lily Lodge, No. 15, K. of Pallbearers, active-H. J. Walker, Chas. J. Fitzgerald, Walter Valentine, Chas. H. Morton, Geo. E. Booker, Wm. A. Holmes, Robert J. Johnson, Robert T. Jackson, Honorary-Philip Holmes, Thos. Holmes, Wille White, Nathaniel Gibbs, Funeral Director W. S. Selden officiated in a most satisfactory manner. IN HONOR OF COLORED TROOPS The Spartan Literary and Athletic Association will hold a meeting in the Reformers' Hall, on Sunday, July 30, at 4 o'clock P. M., in honor of the colored soldiers of the Tenth Cavalry, U. S. A., who recently distinguished themselves in a battle against a much larger number of Mexican soldiers in Carrizal, Mexico. Ex-Congressman Geo. W. Murray of South Carolina, will be the orator of the occasion. Congressman Murray is an eloquent and forceful speaker, and has addressed large audiences in all of the large cities of this country. Invitations have been issued to Custer's Post, G. A. R., and to other military organizations, and represents lives from these organizations are expected to be present, and to take part in the exercise. The Hippodrome orchestra, and Spartan solos will furnish music for the occasion. There will be no admission fee charged, but an offering will be lifted for the benefit of the campaign fund being raised by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the suppression of lynching in the United States. The members of the Spartan Association will meet in their rooms at 3:30 o'clock P. M., and attend the meeting in a body. It is now known in Liberia that some of the best and most reliable men in the Republic are on a list in England known as the "Black List." Just why those men are on such a list we believe is best known to some. They are subjects in the library and others trying. in a way, to play Britsikers. The fact that certain men who have never catered to Germans' support in Liberia, but were honest and upright according to the neutrality laws, and doing legitimate trading, should be black-listed is a shame. And the fact that it is not unknown so as to make it impossible for a man, so falsely maligned, to disprove the fabrication makes it very ridiculous. It is simply stabbing an innocent and peaceful man in the back in the darkness, and that is a cowardly act in any man, or of sort man. The pretense is also on that black-list import and export for the Germans, and feed the Germans in Liberia. There are men who never go about the Germans, but are doing their own petty trading to earn an honest living; and there are many of this class and yet they must be reported in England as being unfit to receive food from the German or on ship products to England, or to receive their honest labor now being held by Englishmen in Europe. If indeed that report went to England from Liberia by foreigners living in Liberia, and it would seem that it could go by none others, if it were forgored it would be found that it was simply an opportunity for some revengeful person, or persons to "get, even" with Liberians for some privileged act done which displeased some foreigner or foreigner. Honesty and fairplay with a neutral people demands that the parties causing those names to be on the "black list" be exposed. The Secretary of State should demand of the British Consul or the British Foreign officer the names of the parties thus blackmailing the Liberian traders. The people of Liberia should demand at least that much protection from our Government. Men should not be lowered to the level that cover blackmail a friendly people indiscriminately; men of fairplay would not do it. Let our State Department act Justice to an innocent people demands that much protection from our Government at this time. Our Government and people are neutral during this great war. Why then should we allow the Government of Liberia give the Liberian traders no protection? If we must die, let us die kicking. There are ways by which the Liberians can help themselves, but we should act through our Government, who is competent to speak to His Majesty's Government about the people and their friendly nation—Buchanan Liberia, African League. In these days of international warfare the interests of Liberia seem to wane at some of the courts of warring powers. For instance, in England there seems to be an ulterra misunderstanding of the beginning of the present international war in Europe there was an idea in England and France that Liberia was against those nations and favored the German cause which was erroneous. Nevertheless that thought continued and the British Government said that the British Government was against the Liberian Government. This was carried to such extremes that it even hampered the Tiberians in their legitimate commercial business in England. Altho Liberia has observed a strict neutrality ever since the war has been neutral, on yet the British government has not been so hearty; and right in our sight the British Government treats Liberian traders in a different manner than she treats other neutrals, for instance the Dutch, are neutral people, as same as Liberians, and yet the Dutch who sell and trade in Liberia can buy and sell in England, while many Liberians do so doing by the British Government, as we understand it. In vault down the Liberian Government attempt to disuse the mind of the British Government, and the English people at home. Probably there is but one way to guard against such unfounded opinion of affairs in Liberia, and that is to have a Liberian on the spot at the Courts of England and France to explain away these false representations from day to day as they arise in diplomatic asms, as same as the French and English have in Liberia. They have their Consuls on the spot. We need our Consuls on the spot; a Liberian or Frenchman in an Englishman or Frenchman in an Englishman service for Liberia; they do not understand Liberian affairs as a Liberian; and there must come a time that with those foreigners in Liberian service they think of the greatest good to their nations, respectively. It is not enough to pay foreigners to represent Liberia. They may do the beat they can for us but they are foreigners just the same. We need a Liberian as Minister or Consult at each of those Governments. They could almost invariably explain as those false rumors that are sent to those Governments by maintained men. A Liberian knows the spirit and mind of Liberia; not so with the foreigner. Then why don't Liberia establish a consulate or a legation near each of those Governments? It would be worth far more than $15,000 or $20,000 a year to the nation. All but more important than all. An ill-resident resident near the Washington Government. — Buchanan, Liberia, African League. TALKS ON TWIRFT The house and its surroundings is an outward expression of the character of its occupants. The back yard is a good indication of what you will find in the bed room. No matter how humble the home, if it is clean and neat, it is attractive, for the same reason that no matter how poor a man's clothes may be if he is neat with all his poverty, he will not be unbecoming. As you go around the city you will find little homes that typify all that is desirable in home life. It may be only a cottage with it walks its flower beds and its garden, the vines carefully trained, the trees pruned, the house filled with the fence in good repair, the gate with the life and you conclude that this man is a member of the heels. You would naturally expect to find a bank book somewhere in the house and the house as clean as the yard. And you would, for bank books come out of well kept houses. On the contrary, if you find an air of neglect and decay, the fence falling down; the walks full of weeds, the garden unplanted, the chickens running around loose, and a general air of don't care about the place, you conclude that this is a home without thrift. And it is. Inside such a house you will find dirt and disorder holding forth from cellar to garret, and you don't expect to find a bank book thorel, and the chances are you won't. Dirt accumulates. The winter in indole finds expression in the ash pile the junk heap and the back yard. All over the land cities have been having clean up week, when each citizen has been urged to destroy all rubbish, move all winter accumulations and clean up generally. It is a most excellent idea; but homes and cities like individuals need constant cleaning to keep, then sweet: the eye needs constant washing to keep it from injury. The body needs constant attention to keep it wholesome. The back yard needs constant weeding, hooping, digging to keep it moist. The front needs constant mowing to keep it fresh. Life is one long battle with dirt can endless fight, but only as the fight goes on continually 'can we win out. A city's outward appearance ad- tributes the character of the inhabitants as effectively as the home surrounds ings index the spirit of the dwellers. In the development of cities, and the tearing up for betterments there must be disturbances to the orderly arrangement, no reason why every town should not be less town and every home the essence of order and cleanliness. The home that is selected is the home that has began to decay. Your neighbors will not see the inside of your house half as often as they do the outside they will judge the inside and you by the looks of the outside. Therefore, clean up is applied to cleaning up, for thrift is applied to good management good management applied to little- things is thrift. You first, then your home, then your city. Clean up Talks on Banking Thirty per cent of those who fail in business do so because they lack capital. No business can succeed unless it has backbone, and this backbone is the invested capital of the proprietor. Whether it is a million dollar corporation or a corner grocery, there must be as a foundation, the investment of the proprietor. The man who starts out in business "on a showstring" fails. No matter what he may have in the way of borrowing facilities, there may come a time when he finds the avenues of borrowing closed against him. Then his reserve capital comes into play. To meet the weekly pay-roll, stock up on over bad times, fit the place up with money and fixtures, requires money, money and money should be the saved money of the proprietor. Just how much capital is required is a matter of individual requirements. The larger the business the larger the capital. If, for instance, a man were to engage in a mercantile line, he should have enough money saved by thrift to buy his fixtures, and part of his stock, and a balance for working capital to keep in the bank. he should not put all his money in fixtures so that he has no need for stock. he must neverras. Neither should he forget that his banker will withdraw with his banker is a good working balance. The reason why banks are so particular that borrower 'keep a balance is not that the bank wants excessive prof its—lending, say a thousand and asking that one quarter of it be kept on deposit, 'but that the borrower may working capital at his command all the time. The position that if I borrow a thous and am asked to keep $250 on deposit I might as well borrow $750, is not well taken; for even though the bank balance is borrowed money, and costs the interest, it is a cheap price to pay for the banker's good will. In fact a business man could well afford to borrow for money and leave it with his banker, for the good it would do his credit. In the granting of credit, business men as well as bankers, give due heed to the ratio between quick assets and quick liabilities. The banker likes to see two to one—two dollars of quick assets to one dollar of quick debt, the quick assets are: Cash bills received and disbursed. Quick liabilities are: Debt due for borrowed money and debts due for stock. The difference in the working capital—the amount in excess of the debt. This means to say that if the quick assets were, all turned into cash and the debt paid, without disturbing the other assets, such as estate, machinery etc., there would be a cash balance left over. One of the great businesses of Administration business life is the starting of a business, to little capital. Two carpenters and builders who have saved a few hundred dollars decided to build their own house and by some schematics the amount of heat they need to burn from a single source, probably with oxygen, and then heating and flushing the grinding pad over. The water is hot, the water is delayed, or artificially and gently are removed. The water is not heated, they lose heat, and heating is less set. They must carry their load. Clerks with a little money and colonial nerve begin business for themselves so only to find bankruptcy share them in the face in a short time, due to lack of capital. A good year makes the preprinter jubilant and willing to gamble that the next will be better. He moves into larger quarters. More expensively buys a car and three his servants only to find depression setting in unsettled business conditions, communication misunderstandings, any of his responsibilities, the man who can plod along on the safe track, satisfied to be sure rather than sorry. Money is power, and important is the man or the business that lacks it. Be as honest as you expect the other fellow to be. Get all the ability you can acquire and all you can afford to buy, but do not overlook the important fact that the backbone is necessary in every business just as it is in every body, and without it you are inefficient and failible sure to come. He is a wise man who knows his own strength and doesn't hitch up to more than he can pull. SUMMER HAMPTON CLOSES. The Summer School at Hampton In itute has just closed one of its most successful years. The attendance was larger than last year. All the Souther ern states had large representations am ong the teachers and there were a considerable number from other se cions. North Carolina had the largest number, there being 183 teachers en- rolled from that state. Among the good things enjoyed was a series of lectures and discussions conducted by Dr. George E. Hayes, one of the Executive Secretaries of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes and professor of Social Science at Flak University. These lectures attracted much attention and favorable comment from all sides. This course of lectures discussed the causes of and methods to check the migration of colored people from the country to the city; occupations and wages and how to organize Negro occupations improving education and welfare. The course closed with discussion of tuberculosis, hookworm, and typhoid fever in their connection with wages and low grade of intelligence and low standard of living among colored people. Thus the whole series of lectures Dr. Haynes made applications of the information to actual conditions in rural and town localities where the teachers are working. Many of the teachers conferred with the lecturer from day to day about problems in their own communities. So pleased were the teachers that at the closing lectures they tendered the speaker a rising vote of appreciation and thanks and pledged active cooperation in the community betterment movements. he is leading. These lectures have been given in community betterment as a part of the extension work carried on by the National League and Flak University. Similar lectures have been given the past two summers at A. and I. State Normal School, Nashville, Tenn. Florida State College, Tallahassee, Fla. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va. and West Virginia Colored Institute Summer School. FLORENCE. S. C. Florence, S. C.-I. m planning to visit Wilmington, N. C. To leave Saturday morning at 9:05, remaining until Monday or Tuesday following. While it was raining at Chester, S. C. I boarded the train soon after I reached Columbia. The bridge behind me let go. I remained in Columbia a few days. Just after I left, one can observe from Florence to Columbia While the people at Florence were swimming in the streets, I was buoy on dry land at Columbia, and when I reached home, the streets were O. K. I am truly thankful. Individually, I suffered very little from the flood. The A. C. L. trains have made few connections during the past week on account of the flood. In many places no train at all for quite a week. Mrs. M. E. Edwards and Mrs. Hattie J. Wright, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed through the city recently en route for home. They were returning from the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Eastern Star, at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Edwards is State Royal Grand of Florida. Mrs. Wright is Grand Guardian of Florida. Miss Isabella Harrington, of Kollock, S. C., has returned home from the State Summer School at Orangeburg, S. C. Mrs. Addie L. Jones, of Philadelphia, Pa., has gone to Sumter, S. C. Miss Fannie Brunson, of New York City, is visiting at her brother's home in Hartville, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Jolius Wilds and daughter, Miss Marion, are spending a while in Virginia, after which they will visit Hegerstown, Md., and other northern points. Mrs. Lillie R. Riley, of Hardwoods, S. C.; Mrs. Fannie Hadden, of Liberty, S. C.; Mrs. Anna Bells, of Paranville, S. C.; Mrs. Annie Porter, of Calhoun, S. C.; Royal Matrons of the Eastern Star Lodge, are attending the Grand Session at Dunbar S. C. Returning, they report a grand consoon. Mrs. Lillie M. Green of Jacksonville Fl. passed through the city on a route to Rocky Mount N. C. Subscribe New! --You need a good live, print date newspaper, then why not sub- cribe to The Richmond Planet $1.50 per year in advance. Brixtonshire were issued by Deputy Admiral to Chief of Police Warner to order officers to investigate the cases of those in wart and to render any necessary aid. At the instance of the Administrative Board, Chandran Hirschberg instructed Dr. R. G. Cobell, Jr., superintendent of the City Home, to care for the needs of any persons rendered homeless or hungry by reason of the flood. Criticism aimed at city officials attributed to L. Bluford, of I. Bluford A. C. Bluford, and S. Bluford caused the board to have a statement issued for his appearance today. The paper was served by a deputy sheriff. The board wishes to find out from Mr. Bluford whether any one in the city government has been derelict. BOARD MAKES TOUR OF FLOODED AREA. Yesterday afternoon member of the board made a tour of the flooded area. Most of the water had receded, except in extremely low places. Water stood several feet deep on the first flood of a two-story-frame dwelling at 512-514 North Fifth Street. The lower floor, which had been occupied by two colored families, had been rendered uninhabitable. The house had been built, members of the board estimated six feet below the level of the street. They agreed that the flood would fill in the property, for which the city ordinance makes provision. "That would prevent a recurrence of flood as far as this one house is concerned," said Commissioner McCarthy. "Not until Shockoe Creek, from end to end, is incased in concrete," said Commissioner Folkes, "will floods of this character be prevented. Heavy storms and cloud-bursts have always occurred until the creek is converted into a massive conduit." Contract for a section of this work nearly a mile long was recently awarded. It is expected that the board will take steps to prevent, in some measure, further recurrent events, including the presence of property which is leased to colored tenants, to fill in in all low places. STONE ARCH OVER CREEK SETTLES OUT OF PLUMB Members of the board personally inspected the condition of the stone arch over the creek at Marshall Street. It has begun to settle, evidently caused by the heavy downpours, and the keystone was found to be nearly a foot out of place. The board today will probably order the whole structure torn down and a new one, constructed of steel; put in its place. The Marshall Street Viduct is not threatened by this condition, as its steel uprights rest upon separate foundations, or pliers of concrete, which go down to solid rock. The removal of the arch will oversee the waters of the river passage. The statements which caused the board to summon Mr. Bluford to appear as a witness today included the following: "This condition of affairs is due to nothing less than the negligence of the city of Richmond. I was here Saturday afternoon during the worst of the food and again Sunday, and if it had not been for th' help my froce of men rendered in cleaning away the debris and stuff which collected at the Marshall Street arch, we would have had the conditions in the valley as had an last August. "Here these families, some of them had ones, I admit, have been without food since they were driven from their homes, and not a single step of relief has been taken by the city. I have dotified both Mayor Almalea, members of the Administrative Board and the Chief of Police conditions down, and all said they would investigate the matter." After he received the summons to go before the board, Mr. Bluford said that he would tell exactly of the conditions as he saw them. Because of the condition of the northern portion of the arch, a rope has been placed there to prevent people from going too near the edge to avoid accidents in case of a cave-in, but Marshall Street has not been closed to traffic, as the condition is not regarded as serious enough to prevent it. A few letters of complaint reached the board at its session yesterday as a result of choked swimmers and dams are to properly confront the city by the heavy rainfall, and more are expected today. The board is doing all possible to relieve any distress or inconvenience which may have been caused by the abnormal conditions which have overtaxed the sewerage system.—Times-Dispatch, July 25. U. S. READY TO BUY DANISH WEST DIDES. Washington, July 23—Negotiations between the United States and Denmark looking to the purchase of the Danish West Indies, are practically completed and both Governments are now awaiting an opportune moment for obtaining legislative action to a fairly embodying the deal. It is unlikely that Denmark will respond to which Government promises to pay is approximately 85,000,000. The object of obtaining the three islands is primarily the establishment of a coaling and cable station at St Thomas Incidentally American capital and American enterprise which be used to build on the islands, which have fallen into dire financial stress and become a burden to Denmark. The economic importance of the islands for the United States is the elimination of the possibility of more European hands and thereby having access to a naval base in close proximity to a naval base in close proximity to Denmark or Germany. The reason for concession to be made is --- the personal and financial interests of the person in question and the extent to which his administration has effected it was dragged off by the government until former Secretary of State Kennedy resigned it in the administration of inquired impulses from Washington. The present Administration began rounding out the Danish Government with reference to the plan nearly a year ago, and negotiations proceeded smoothly until the Danish Legislature went up in arms against the plan early the year before. The Danish legislature divides it has been hinted that German influence was behind the opposition in Denmark, but whatever the reason, this opposition was sufficient to cause the project to be dropped temporarily by both Governments. New conditions appear to have changed and word has reached the State Department that the people of Denmark are favorably on the plan. It is said that Germany's opposition has disappeared. Conditions have become very bad there, and there is no longer any market for the native products, and the islands are no longer a source of revenue. Denmark is therefore confronted with the alternative of extending financial aid and going to considerable expense toward improving conditions, accepting the offer of the United States to take the island off her hands. The present, Administration here, although opposing in principle the acquisition of foreign territory, recognizes the practical advantages to be derived from the proposal. The Panama Canal has greatly enhanced the strategic advantages which the United States would derive from a naval base or coaling station at St. Thomas, and has emphasized the importance of preventing any European Power from acquiring it. Dear Editor,—It has been some time since you have heard from me, but nevertheless, we, up here near the mountains, are interested readers of the Planet, and we are eager to see what tidings the brings every Saturday evening. We are watching and reading the signs of the times as best we can. We see lynchings or ogragans, or attempted humiliations are almost the order of the day. So much so, we often wonder what will come next. Our state is bad enough, but we think God that it is not digressed by like that Waco, Texas, business, and cooped people and right-thinking white people, every day should take an earnest, and native part in wiping out this, the favorite practice and pastime of a certain class of white people, and as a means of bettering conditions. Colored people want to do themselves better service; they want to stay where opportunities for improvement are best for them. The great evil of evils us as a people and one that retards our progress and is filling up the grave yards so fast, is the everlasting exodus of the young old people to the cities and towns. Parents and guardians everywhere should use their best efforts to stop this harmful custom, and secure for themselves homes in the country, where it is possible for them to improve their condition. Some of the white people are opposed to colored people owning homes; say they have no business with land. But the name of the fair minded and right-thinking white people is legion, and every colored man should have his special white friends, should serve him faithfully, and turn his white friend will help him. I congratulate you on your honorable and complete acquaint in that attempted humiliation business. May the Planet live long to battle for justice and human rights! UNDERTOW DRAGS 5 BATHERS TO DEATH AT LONG ISLAND Two Niners Are Rescued by Life-guards Off Oriental Point. A great surf, thrown up by the storms which have been spending themselves at sea within the last week, filling itself ashore at the Long Island beaches Yesterday was a moment for them to throw away made bathing unusually hazardous. Before the day had done, five swimmers were dragged to their death. Another drowned in a deep hole in Jamaica Bay. Seldom, indeed, has the ocean buffeted the Long Island shore with the violence shown yesterday. It thundered ashore with an angry roar that suggested wintry rage rather than summer playfulness. Notwithstanding, with bathers, most of whom contented themselves with rolling about in the white water close inshore. Abraham Erlin of 178 Manhattan Arvine, Brooklyn, was caught in the undestreet fifty yards off shore. at Coney Island. His body was recovered by beach guards. An unidentified youth about 18 years old was drowned off Henderson's Walk. His body now is in the Coney Island morgue. Iasac Waumkowsky, of 72 Fifth Street, Manhattan, was hauled from the surf, at the same point, unconscious. He was revived, but dropped dead a few moments afterward. At Belle Harbor, Adolph Winkopo, John J. Hogan, going too far Dr. and was unable to reach shore. William J. McCoy heard his cries and swam to him, but a great wore tore the exhausted youth from his rescuer's grass. Winkopo sank and his body came ashore two blocks away. Harry O'Counsel, 28, of 656 Leonard Street. Brooklyn a bookkeeper, felt himself being carried to sea at Bookaway. He cried for help, and George Simmerman dreamed to him and brought him ashore. Simmerman tried to hide the reason but was unable to restore O'Counsel to com The first Wellington man was Benjamin Wellington, the son of the late Henry Wellington. He was born in New York City on the 21st of May 1834. He was the son of Sir John Wellington Roach. He held was not divorced. Two others who had a narrow escape were Aaron and Pritcha Kliny, sons of 734 St. Mary's Road, Burlington, who were moved by his pawns to the ruin of Oriental tent, Mankhon Roach. PROVOOT GUARD SHOOTS FOUR Nevada Soldiers Attack Ottawa and Refuse to Subdue so Arrest. San Antonio, Texas, July 25—Three Negro soldiers of Company E Bighthill Illinois Industry, were in the hospital today as the result of bullet wounds received when they were fired upon by the provost guard last night, after attacking H. G. Heene, a lawyer or New Braunfels, Texas. A fourth was taken to his seat. The wounded are: William Bliss, shot in the groia; Edward Lighthorne, Seah wound in the right thigh; Sidney Williams, left leg broken below the knee; unidentified trooper, removed of the wound; all wounded. The wounds are comparatively slight, owing to the guard having used "guard" ammunition, a light charge with a maximum range of about 300 yards. Trouble started when Henne was driving his automobile past a group of the Negro militiamen. Henne says a stone was thrown, striking the back of the car. He stopped and went back to ascertain who threw the stone, and then threatened and invectives. He ran toward a nearby saloon followed by forty militiamen. He seized a tobacco cutter and knocked down the first Negro through the door, he says. A second he kicked in the groin. At this juncture the provost guard, composed of Nineteenth United States infantrymen, arrived. The clubbed gun they forced the Negroes into the street. Upon their failure to obey repeated orders to return to their quarters they were fired on by the guard. Four of them fell and the remainder retreated. Citizens were disposed to regard the incident as purely a matter for the military authorities to settle and there has been, no demonstration against the militiamen. Army officers of the Southern department are investigating preparatory to a court-martial.—N. Y. Sun. MAJOR CHARLES YOUNG NOW A LIEUTENANT-COLONEL Washington, D.C.—After being examined at Dublin, Mexico, by a board consisting of Brig. Gen. Pershing, Col. Berry and the army officers of high rank, Maj. Charles Young was adjudicated as the lieutenant colonel under date of July. He is stationed "somewhere in Mexico," in command of the 2nd battalion of the 10th cavalry. He is a graduate of West Point and is the head of the history of the army to attain the rank of lieutenant colonel from duty-duty. Rush Printing Work Is our specialty. Our linotype machines CAN TAKE CARE OF ANY BIG JOB. A We have the BEST EQUIPPED printing plant in town. Step in and BE CONVINCED. IT REALLY HAP The Old Boy had repeatedly assorted that he could whip his weight in wild cain; that he would go up against anything short of greased lightning. In fact, he was not a manhunter. In battle, the other night his wife woke him up with the information that a burglar was in the house. What! The Old Boy jumped up, got his 'artillery' and advanced in battle formation. But suddenly a new thought struck him—suppose the burglar shot Brutus here came before him the burglar of the burglar, the detail of which he would know not of. His knees began to say the jab act. His 'rabbit blood' London, W. Mr.-Mr. John Pau, wife and Mike Quigley, of Buntingham, W. Vt., arrived in town Thursday of last week and are making some repairs on his property. Mrs. Wm. Seeggium, of Washington, is the guest of her mother-in-law for a few days, Mrs. Mary R. Seeggium. Mrs. James Ormes is reminded to her bed. Mr. Richard Stevenson is on the sick list. The birthday party as Sycclin Friday night was a usual success. Owing to the storm, the crowd was cut short. We hear that Rev. Dr. H. D. Tyler is improving, of which we are very glad. We are praying for his recovery. Church members are running around to dances now-a-days. The Baptists have let the fence down too low. Mr. Thos. Dorsey is still on the sick list. Mrs. Alberta Wilkerson, of Cleveland, O. is the guest of Mrs. W. R. P. Collins. Mrs. Jas. Edmonds had an guest on Sunday, Mrs. Carrie Brooks and daughter, of Alexandria, Va. Rev. Dr. Alexander McKee, of Washington, D. C., pastor of Shiloh Church, Alexandra疏, Va., preached two strong sermons Sunday at our church, N. J. Baptist. Although he went to sleep on the car and was carried sixteen miles above here on Saturday night, he was back early Sunday morning for the occasion. At eleven o'clock he mounted the rooftop. After devotional exercise he preached in preach from 2 Cor. 9:15; subject "For His Unspeakable Gift to a Audience." Promptly at 8 o'clock, he was again at his best. A full house greeted him. Text, Isaiah, 32:2, "And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind and a cover from the tempest, as rivers of water a dry place as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land." He preached it as he can. We had gospel feast all day. Come again, Reverend. We hear him gladly Collection, $22.00. Rev. John Cornett preschooled at M Park, and went night, to the delight of all preschool. "Dad, what does moth proof mean? The holes they leave behind, my son."—St. Louis Post Dispatch. N Sex the Key to the Bible The World's Three Greatest Books By Mary C. Town, Ph. Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will do more to empty our jail house, its institutions and biblical that are other idea that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to give nothing of the great and useful and spiritually, that they will do the reason ago. He has indeed produced a world idea that should be his home and library in the civilized world. W. A. Thompson, M.D. W. T. McCobb, M.D. M. F. McCobb, M.D. F. M. McCobb, M.D. Theodore F. Chark, M.D. We have arranged with these books to fill all orders for these books. Result price of book or books you desire to this book may be the same for both books you wish and the same will be sent to you as soon. HAPPENED was chilling. Ah, another idea! He went to the door of his room, and commanded, "Who's that out there?" There was no response—just what he wanted. The Old Boy said to him, "The door. No one in the house. She is behind the desk. No noise out in the hall. He went back to the door and then said, "Oh, it's nothing but a cat." The burglar let alp a small-sized laugh, a snaker. His wife hollered, "I told you so." The O. B. was really up against it, now, but he commanded, "When is another door no need and "IT'S ANOTHER CAT!" What! The Old Boy BIVED UNDER THE END! The Thirty-nine Stops JOHN BUCHAN Copyright by Frank A. Munsey Company. SYNOPSIS Richard Hannay, after making his pilot to Rhodesia, returns to London. He meets Franklin P. S. Budder, who tells him of a sister, Budder, followed by spikes, bows a sword and makes it appear that he has committed suicide. By this race Budder throws the spikes off the trunk for a few days. He is then murdered. The body is found by Hannay, by two women—by the spikes because he the Budder's sword, and by the police for the murder of Budder. Borrowing the uniform of the militant who called early in the morning, Hannay gets away from the fat; and catches a train for Scotland. As he gets off at a country station three men sight. Hannay gets rid of the three men and writes for the open country. He notices a young man, who agrees to hide him. Two of his pursuers arrive at the tan. Hannay drops out of a window and impresses into carries the automobile of his pursuer and strikes for the open country. The words "Thirty-nine steps" in his pursuer's name is bertied by one man running for office. Hannay makes a speech for the candidate. Then he tells him everything. The candidate's guardian is permanent secretary and he disguises Hannay and starts him with the portents secret to London. Hannay disguises himself as a road man and throws his pursuits off the scent. He stands another automobile, compels the owner to change clothing with him and makes a fresh start. He finds refuge in a country house. The old gentleman who owns it proves to be the man Goodman said he "most dreaded" to have. Hannay attempts to catch him Richard Hannay he stoutly denies his identity. Hannay is looked in a storeroom. With the discovery of his identity almost certain he blows up the place with chandials. Terribly wounded, he finds refuge in an old mill. Leaving the mill at night, Hannay makes his way to the cottage of the road man. He is turned back to health by the road man. Hannay starts for London. At Sir Walter's Home. The road led through a wood of great beaches and then into a shallow valley, with the green backs of downhill peeping over the distant tree. After Scotland, the air smelled heavy and flat, but infinitely sweet, for the times and chastises and lilac bushes were domes of bloom. Presently I came to a bridge, below which a clear, slow stream flowed between snowy beds of water hutter-cups. A little above it was a mill, and the latter made a pleasant, cool sound in the central dunes. Somehow the place soothed and but met me my case. I fall to whistling and but met the green depths, and the tune which came to my life was "Annie Laurie." A fisherman came up from the waterside, and as he neared the too, began to whistle. The tune was infectious. For he followed my suit. He was a huge man in untidy old dannels and a wide brimmed hat, with a canvas bag slung on his shoulder. He nodded to me, and I thought I had never seen a shawrow or better tempered face. He leaped his delicately foot split cane rod against the bridge and looked with me at the water. "Clear, isn't it?" he said pleasantly. "I back our Kennet any day against the Test. Look at that big fellow! Your pound, if he's an ounce! But the evening rise is over and you can't tempt 'em." "I don't see him," said I. "Look! There! A yard from the road, just above that stickle." "I've got him now. You might swear he, was a black stone." "He," he said, and whistled another bar of "Annie Laurie." "Twisten's the name, isn't it?" he said over his shoulder, his eyes still fired on the stream. "No," I said. "I mean to say yes." I had forgotten all about my alias. "It's a wise conspirator that knows his own name," he observed, grinning broadly at a moor ben that emerged from the bridge's shadow. I stood up and looked at him, at his square, cleft jaw and broad lined brow and the firm folds of cheeks and began to think that here at last was an ally worth having. His whimical blue eyes seemed to go very deep. Suddenly he frowned. "I call it disgraceful," he said, raising his voice. "Disgraceful that an abledobled man like you should dare to beg. You can get a meal from my kitchen, but you'll get no money from me." "A dogcrant was passing, driven by a young man, who raised his whip to satuate the fisherman. When he had goose he misted up his red. "That's my house," he said, pointing to a white gate a hundred yards out. "Wait five minutes and then go round back door." And with that he left me. CHAPTER XI. colts, fires, shaving things and hair brushes, even a pair of patent shoes. "Sir Walter thought as how Mr. Reggie's things would fit you, air," and the butter. "He keeps some clothes 'ere, for he keeps regular on the week ends. There's a bathroom next door, and I've prepared a 'ot bath. Dinner in 'alf an hour, sir. You'll 'ear the gong.'" The grave being withdrew, and I sat down in a chins covered easy chair and gaped. It was like a pantomime to come suddenly out of g跋ardium into this orderly comfort. Obviously Sir Walter believed in me, though why, he did I myself in the mirror and saw wild, burgundy brown fellow with a fortnight's aged board and dust in eyes and eyes, collars, vulgarly shaved, old wilted clothes and books that evidently had not been cleaned for the better part of a month. I made a faint tramp and a fair diver, and here I was unbered by a prim burden into this temple of gracious ones. And the best of it was that they did not even know my name. I received not to pussle my head, but to take the gifts the gods had provided. I shaved and bathed luxuriously and got into the dress clothes and clean, crackling shirt, which fitted me not so badly. By the time I had imbibed the looking glass showed a not unpersonable young man. The Waile waited me in a ducky dress and found a round table was lit with silver candles. The sight of him—so respectable and established and secure, the embodiment of law and government and all the conventions—took me aback and made me feel an interloper. He couldn't know the truth about me or he wouldn't treat me like this. I simply could not accept his hospitality on false pretenses. "I'm more obliged to you than I can say, but I'm bound to make things clear," I said. "I'm an innocent man, but I'm wanted by the police. I've got to tell you this, and I won't be surprised if you kick me out." He smiled. "That's all right. Don't lot that interfeire with your appetite. We can talk about these things after dinner." I never ate a meal with greater reliah. for I had had nothing all day but railway sandwiches. Sir Walter did me proud, for we drank a good champagne and had some uncommon fine port afterward. It made me almost hysterical to be sitting there, waited on by a footman and a gleek butter, and remember that I had been living for three weeks like a brigand, with every man's hand against meg I told Sir Walter about tiger fish in the Zamblest that bite off your fingers if you give them a chance, and we discussed sport up and down the globe, for he had hunted a bit in his day. We went to his study for coffee, a jolly room full of books and trophies and untidiness and comfort. I made up my mind that if ever I got clear of this business and had a house of my own I would create just such a room. Then when the coffee cups were cleared away and we had got our cigar night my host swung his long legs over the side of his chate and bade me get started with my yarn. "I ve obeyed Harry's instructions," he said, "and the bribe be offered me was that you would tell me something to wake me up. I'm ready, Mr. Hanay." I noticed that he called me by my proper name. I began at the very beginning. I told of my boredom in London and the night I had come back to find Scudder gibbering on my doorstep. I told him all Scudder had told me about Karolides and the foreign office conference, and that made him pursue his life and grin. Then I got to the murder, and he grew solemn again. He heard all about the milkman and my time in Galloway and my deploring Scudder's notes at the inn. "You're got them here!" he asked sharply and drew a long breath when I whipped the little book out of my pocket. I told nothing of the contents. Then I described my meeting with Sir Harry and the speeches at the hall. At that he laughed unanimously. "Harry talked dashed nonsense, did he! I came-believe it. He's as good a chap as ever breathed, but his idiot of an uncle has stuffed his head with magnets. Go on, Mr. Hannay." My day as road man excited him a bit. He made me describe the two fellows in the car very closely and seemed to be raking back in his memory. He grew merry again when he heard of the fate of that fool, Laurelot Brown. But the old man in the moorland home solemnized him. Again I had to describe every detail of his appearance. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA "Great Scott!" I cried. "Have they got the murderer?" "No. But for the last fortnight they have dropped you from the list of possibilities." "Why?" I asked in amazement. "Principally because I received a letter from Scudder. I knew something of the man, and he did several jobs for me. He was half crank, half genius, but he was wholly honest. The trouble about him was his partiality for playing a lone hand. That made him pretty well useful in any secret service—a pity, for he had uncommon gifts. I think he was the bravest man in the good. If your friends were clever enough to find out the first arrangement they are clever enough to discover the change. I would give my head to know where the leak is. We believed there were only five men in England who knew about Royer's visit, and you may be certain there were fewer in France, for they mangle these things better there." While I ate be continued to talk, making me, to my surprise, a present of his full confidence. "Can the dispositions not be changed?" I asked. "They could," he said. "But we quiet. If to bed, for a able arrester a better bed Black Stone be tried. I felt curled first it was man, able to outfiring a mouth until it was quite I went to very careful and then sim house could "Great Scott!" I oried. "Have they got the murderer?" world, for he was always shivering with fright, and yet nothing would choke him off. I had a letter from him on the Slat of May." "But he had been dead a week by then." "The letter was written and posted on the 22d. He evidently did not anticipate an immediate decrease. His communications usually took a week to reach me, for they were sent under cover to Spain and then to Newcastle. He had a mania, you know, for concealing his tracks." "What did he say?" I shimmered. "Nothing. Merely that he was in danger, but had found shelter with a good friend, and that I would hear from him before the 15th of June. He gave me no address, but said he was living near Portland place. I think his object was to clear you if anything happened. When I got it I went to Scotland Yard, went over the details of the inquest and concluded that you were the friend. We made inquiries about you, Mr. Hannay, and found you were respectful. I thought I knew the motives for your disappearance—not only the police, the other one, too—and when I got Harry's crawl I guessed at the rest. I have been expecting you any time this past week." You can imagine what a load this took off my mind. I felt a free man for me, for I was now against my country's enemies only and not my country's law. "Now let us have the little notebook," said Sir Walter. It took us a good hour to work through it. I explained the cipher, and he was jolly quick at picking it up. He corrected my reading of it on several points, but I had been fairly right on the whole. This face was very grave before he had finished, and he sat silent for awhile. "I don't know what to make of it," he said at last. "He is right about one thing—what is going to happen the day after tomorrow. How the devil can it have got known? That is ugly enough in itself. But all this about war and the Black Stone—it reads like some wild metodrama. If only I had more confidence in Beuder's judgment! The trouble about him was that he was too romantic. He had the arti-temperament and wanted, a story to be better than God meant it to be. He had a lot of odd blues too. Jews, for example, made him see red, Jews and the high finance." "The Black Stone." he repeated, "Der Schwarze Stein." It's like a penny novelette. And all this stuff about Karolides—that is the weak part of the tale, for I happen to know that the virtuous Karolides is likely to outlast us both. There is no state in Europe that wants him gone. Besides, he has just been playing up to Berlin and Vienna and giving my chief unyears moments. No: Schndler has gone off the track there. Frankly, Hanau. I don't believe that part of his story. "There's some nasty business afoot, and he found out too much and lost his life over it. But I am ready to take my oath that our ordinary my work. A certain great European system makes a hobby of her system and her methods are not too particular. Since she pays by piecework, her black guards are not likely to stick at a murder or two. They want our naval dispositions for their collection at the Marinaum, but they will be pigeonholed, nothing more." Just then the butter entered the room. "There's a trunk call from London, Sir Walter. It's Mr. Kath, and he wants to speak to you personally." My host went off to the telephone. He returned in five minutes with a whitish face. "I apologize to the shade of Scudder," he said. "Karolides was shot dead this evening at a few minutes after." He began to breakfast next morning, after eight hours of bedtime, to find Sir Walter decoding a telegram in the midst of muffins and marmalade. His fresh rosemary of potterwort served a thought-tarnished. "I had a busy hour on the telephone after you went to bed," he said. "I get my chief to speak to the first lady and the secretary for weeks and they are bringing Royer over a day more. I will be in charge of the room and I will be in a bedroom with a master bedroom should be furnished." "When I finish it will be more good. If your friends were clever enough to find out the first arrangement they are clever enough to discover the change. I would give my head to know where the leak is. We believed there were only five men in England who know about Royer's visit, and you may be certain there were fewer in France, for they manage these things better there." While I ate he continued to talk, making me, to my surprise, a present of his full confidence. "Can the dispositions not be changed? I asked." "They could," he said. "But we want to avoid that if possible. They are the result of immense thought, and no alteration can be as good. Besides, on one or two points change is simply impossible. Still, something could be done if it were absolutely necessary. But you see the difficulty, Hanay. "Our enemies are not going to be such fools as to pick Royer's pocket or any childish game like that. They know that would mean a row and put us on our guard. Their aim is to get the details without any of us knowing so that Royer will go back to Paris in the battle that the whole business is still deadly secret. If they can't do that they fall, for once we suspect they know that the whole thing must be altered." "Then we must stick by the Frenchman's side till he is home again." I said. "If they thought they could get the information in Paris they would try there. It means that they have some deep scheme on foot in London which they reckon is going to win out." "Boyer dines with my chief and then comes to my house, where four people will see him—Whitaker from the admiralty, myself, Sir Arthur Drew and General Winstanley. The first lord is ill and has gone to Sheringham. At my house he will get a certain document from Whitaker, and after that he will be motored to Portsmouth, where a destroyer will take him to Havre. "His journey is too important for the ordinary boat train. He will never be left unattended for a moment till he is safe on French soil. The same with Whitaker till he meets Royer. That is the best we can do, and it's hard to see how there can be any miscarriage. But I don't mind admitting that I am horribly nervous. This murder of Karolides will play the duke in the chanceries of Europe." CHAPTER XII. AFTER breakfast he asked me if I could drive a car. "Well, you'll be my chauffeur today and wear Hudson's rig. You're about his sike. You have a band in this business and we are taking no risks. There are desperate men against who will not respect the country retreat of an overworked official." When I first came to London I had bought a car and amused myself with running about the south of England, so I knew something of the geography. I took Sir Walter to town by the Bath road and made good going. It was a soft, breathless June morning, with a promise of sultry later, but it was delicous enough swinging through the little towns with their freshly watered streets and past the summer gardens of the Thames valley. I landed Sir Walter at his house in Queen Anne's gate punctually by half past 11. The butter was coming up by train with the luggage. The first thing he did was to take me round to Scotland Yard. There we saw a prim gentleman, with a clean shaven laver's face. "I've brought you the Portland place murderer," was Sir Walter's introduction. The reply was a wry smile. "It would have been a welcome present. But the man that the man that Richard Hannay, who for some days greatly interested my department." "Mr. Hannay will interest it again. He has much to tell you, but not today. For certain grave reasons his A. "I've brought you the Portland place murderer." tale must wait for twenty-four hours. Then, I can promise you, you will be entertained and possibly edified. I want you to assure Mr. Hannay that he will suffer no further inconvenience. This assurance was promptly given. You can take up your life where you left off. I was rooted. "Your fat, that probably you no longer wish to occupy, as walking for you, and your man is still there. As you were never publicly commanded, we considered that there was no need of a public execution, but that, of course, you must please yourself." We may want your assistance on MacDillery, for Walker and me just. *Name* and *date* of submission. *Date* of submission. I quiet. If I were you I would go to bed, for you must have considerable acreages of sleep to overtake. You had better lie low, for it one of your Black Stone friends saw you there might be trouble." I felt curiously at a house end. At first it was very pleasant to be a free man, able to go where I wanted without outfouring anything. I had only been a month under the ban of the law and it was quite enough for me. I went to the Savoy and ordered very carefully a very good humour and then smoked the best vigor the house could provide. But I was still feeling nervous. When I saw myself, look at me in the lounge I grew shy and wondered if they were thinking about the murder. After that I took a taxi and drove miles away up to North London. I walked back through delis and lines of villas and terraces and then slums and mean streets, and it took me pretty nearly two hours. All the while my restlessness was growing worse. I felt that great things, tremendous things, were happening or about to happen, and I, who was the cogwheel of the whole business, was out of it. Reyer would be landing at Dover, Sir Walter would be making plans with the few people in England who were in the secret, and somewhere in the darkness the Black Stone would be found. I felt sense of danger and impending chlamity, and I had the curious feeling, too, that I alone could avert it, alone could grapple with it. But I was out of the game now. How could it be otherwise? It was not likely that cabinet ministers and admiralty lords and generals would admit me to their councils. I actually began to wish that I could run up against one of my three enemies. That would lead to developments. I felt that I wanted enormously to have a vulgar scrap with those gentry, where I could bit out and flatten something. I was rapidly getting into every bad temper. I didn't feel like going back to my flat. That had to be faced some time. but as I still had sufficient money I thought I would put it till till early day and go to a hotel for the night. My irritation lasted through dinner, which I had at a restaurant in Jermyn street. I was no longer hungry and let several courses pass unstained. I drank the best part of a bottle of Burgundy, but it did nothing to cheer me. An abominable resilieness had taken possession of me. Here was I, a very ordinary fellow with no particular brains, and yet I was convinced that somehow I was needed to help this business through—that without me it would all go to blazes. I told myself it was sheer, sally conceit, that four or five of the cleverest people living, with all the might of the British empire at their back, had the job in hand. Yet I couldn't be convinced. It seemed as if a voice kept speaking in my car, telling me to be up and doing or I would never speak again. The upstart was that about half past 9 up in the morning to go to Queen Anne's gate. Very much not be admitted, but it would give my conscience to try. I walked down Jamaican street and at the corner of Little Street passed a group of young men. They were in evening dress, had been sitting somewhere and were going on to a muskhal. One of them was Mr. Lancaster Brown. He saw me and stopped short. "My tool, the murderer," he explained. "Here, you fellows, hold him. That's Humane, the man who did the Portland place murder." He gripped me by the arm, and the others crowded around. I wasn't looking for any trouble, but my milt temper made me play the fool. A policeman came up, and I should have told him the truth and, if he didn't believe it, demanded to be taken to Scotland Yard or, for that matter, to the nearest police station. I did a debit at that moment seemed to be indifferent and the sight of Lance's little face was more than I could bear. I let out with my left and had the satisfaction of seeing him measure his length in the gutter. Then began an unholy row. They were all on me once, and the policeman took me in the root. I got in one or two good blows, for I think with fair play I could have locked the lot of them, but the policeman pinned me behind, and one of them got his fingers on my throat. Through a black cloud of rage I heard the officer of the law asking what was the matter, and Lauret, between his broken teeth, declaring that I was Hamny, the murderer. "Oh, hang it all!" I cried. "Make the fellow whip up! I ask you to leave me alone, constable. Scotland Vard knows all about me, and you'll get a proper wigging if you interface with me." "You've got to come along of me, young man," said the policeman. "I saw you strike that gentleman creed far! You began it there for he wasn't doing nothing. I seen you. Best quietly or I will have to try you up." Exasperation and an overwhelming sense that at no cost I deserve me the strength of a bell elephant. I fairly wrenched the constable off his feet, doorbed the man who was gripping my collar and set off at my best pace down Dyke street. I heard a whistle being blown and the rush of men be-bled me. I have a very fair turn of speed, and that night I had wings. In a jiffy I was in Fall Mall and had turned down toward St James park. I dodged the policeman at the Palace gate, dived through a press of carriages at the entrance to the mall and was making for the bridge before my pursuers had crossed the roadway. In the open ways of the park I put on a sport. Happily there were few people about and no one tried to stop me. I was making all on getting to Queen Anne's gate. When I learned that quiet through this grassed desert, Ward's house was in the arrow part, and if it were three or four metres wide drawn up. I slackened speed some yards off and walked briskly up to the door. If the butter refused me admission or if he even delayed to open the door I was done. He didn't delay. I had secretly ring before the door opened. "I must see Sir Walter." I panted. "My business is desperately important." That butter was a great man. Without moving a muscle he held the door open and then shut it behind me. "Sir Walter is engaged," sir, and I have orders to admit no one. Perhaps you will wait. The house was of the old fashioned kind, with a wide ball and rooms on both sides of it. At the far end was an alcove with a telephone and a couple of obituary, and there the butter offered me a seat. "See you." I whispered. "There's trouble about and I'm in it. But Sir Walter knows and I'm working for him. If any one comes and asks if I am here tell him a lie." He nodded, and presently there was a note of voices in the street and a furious ringing at the bell. I never admired a man more than that butler. He opened the door and with a face like a graven image waited to be questioned. Then he gave them it. He told them whose house it was and what his orders were and simply froze them off the doorstep. I could see it all from my above, and it was better than my play. I hadn't waited long till there came another ring at the bell. The butler made no bones about admitting this new visitor. While he was taking off his coat I saw who it was. You couldn't open a newspaper or a magazine without seeing that face—the gray beard cut like a apade, the firm, lightning mouth, the blunt, square nose and the keen, eyes. I recognized the first sword lord, the man, they say, that made the new British navy. He passed my alone and was uninured into a room at the back of the hall. As the door opened I could hear the sound of low voices. It shut, and I was left again alone. For twenty minutes I sat there, wondering what I was to do next. I was still perfectly convinced that I was wanted, but when or how I had no notion I kept looking at my watch, and as the time kept on to half past 10 I began to think that the conference must soon end. In a quarter of an hour Koyer should be speeding along the road to Portsmouth. Then I hollied a bell ring, and the butter appeared. The door of the back room opened, and the first sea lord came out. He walked past me, and in passing he glanced in my direction, and for a second we looked each other in the face. Only for a second, but it was enough to make my heart jump. I had never seen the great man before, and he had never seen me. But in that fraction of time something spring into his eyes and that something was recognition. You can't mistake it. It is a flicker a spark of light, a minute shade of difference which means one thing and one thing only. It causes involuntarily, for a moment it died and he passed on. In a moment of joy I heard the street door close, bolted him. I picked up the telephone book, and looked up the number of his house. We were connected at once, and I heard "His house at home!" I asked, "His bedside?" I returned ten minutes ago, and the "and" had gone to bed. He is not yet well tonight. Will you have a message sir? I rang off and sat down mumily in a chair. My part in this business was not yet ended. It had been a close shave but I had been in time. Not a moment could be lost, so I marched boldly to the door of that back room and entered without knocking. Five surprised faces looked up from a round table. There were Sir Walter and Drew, the war minister, whom I know from his photographs, there was a man, elderly man, who was probably Whitaker, the admiralty official, and there was General Winstanley, complains from the long wear on his forehead. Lastly there was a short, stout man with an from gray mustache and bushy eyebrows, who had stopped in the middle of a sentence. Sir Walter's face showed surprise and annoyance. His is Mr. Hannay, of whom I have to speak to you. He said apologetically to the company "I'm afraid, Hannay, this visit is ill timed." I was getting back my consciousness. "That remains to be seen, sir," I said, "but I think it may be in the nick of time. For today's sake, gentlemen, you went out a minute ago." "Lord Allen," Sir Walter said, redening with anger. "It was ill-defined image, but it was not Lord Allen. It was some one who recognized me some one I have seen in the last month. He had carefully left the door step when I rang Lord Allen's house and was told that he had come in ten minutes before and had gone to bed." Who who, some one who staggered into the room and sat down in the court recently acated and led around at my badly scared bedroom. TRY TO OUST MAYOR Declare Williamport Chief Executive is Not a Citizen. Application was filed at the attorney general's department in Harrisburg, Pa. by counsel on behalf of eight citizens of Williamport for a writ of quo warranto against Mayor Jonas Fischer, of that city, requiring him to show cause why he should not vacate the office. It is contended that Fischer is not a citizen of the United States, having been manufactured. It is probable that a hearing will be ordered and the money he given an opportunity to spend PAGE THREE Kills Two Sharks. Two sharks, one sight and the other nino feet long, were caught in Lakes bay, near Pleasantville, N. J., by William Shourds, a fisherman, after his boat had been almost capsized by the vicious attacks of the sharks. Shourds harpooned the first one. It weighed 200 pounds and had three sets of teeth. He fought the second one for an hour and called for help. Three other men helped kill it. This one weighed 250 pounds. 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Street, Birmingham PAGE FOUR Colored folks can be happy at one time and miserable at another time. A person can be happy without money and miserable with money. A person can be happy with money and miserable without money. As a matter of fact, it depends upon the person PRESIDENT WOODBOW WILSON is said to be certain of his reelection as President. Hox. CHARLES EVANS HUGHEN does not want anyone to be certain of his election. He claims that work and reasonable apprehension will land him in the White House. --- The United States Government has decided to purchase the Danish West Indies for twenty-five million dollars. It bought the Philippines for twenty million dollars and it has been anxious to give them away for some time past. This government is "great" on buying islands. THOSE BLUE LAWS. The so-called blue laws have been made ridiculous. Those in charge of the enforcement of the law have gone from one extreme to another. It was found that according to the wording of the statute, choristers and choir leaders could be arrested for working at their callings on Sunday. As a result, for several Sundays, some of the churches were without their regular music. This raised a protest and Mayor George Ainslie was charged with going to the extreme in the matter. As the legislature had provided an "ouster law" which enabled any citizen to move for the removal of an official falling to do his duty, he was only safeguarding his own interest. The people responsible for the law came forward and proceeded to define what they meant. Ice cream parlors were closed and boot-blacks were driven from the streets. Only the Hebrews, who closed on Saturday, were permitted to do business. Then the movement awoke the other way. Confectioners were fined and boot blacks were treated the same way. The telephone companies had been threatened and the street car companies were wondering just what they were expected to do. Under their franchise, they were required to render service 365 days in the year, and there is a fourth year in which they are required to do business 366 days. Then came the test cases in the Hustings Court. A decision was handed down that a boot-black could labor at his calling on Sunday. This let in those outside of the hotels. It was decided that music in hotels was a necessity and this let in the musicians outside of the hotels. They came the soda water question. It was decided that if the drug stores sold medicinal soda water then they could operate their fountains. The confectioners immediately discovered that they furnished medicinal soda water too. A retaurateur was halled to court for selling ice cream on Sunday. He set up the plea that this was a part of table-fare and he was released. The confectioners and drug store managers found out that ice cream was a necessity, too, being a part of their customer's fare, and they proceeded to sell ice cream, too. The cigar stores found out that after a citizen had been smoking for years, a cigar became a necessity and they proceeded to provide the public with this medicinal part of their business, as it tended to lower the state of their customer's health not to accommodate him on Sunday as well as on any other day. As the matter now stands, the entire affair has gone from the ridiculous to the most ridiculous. It was decided that, although the street cars provided transportation to nearly all parts of the city, the litter was a necessity. As the matter now stands, nearly every citizen is doing pretty much as he pleases. The situation has gone from bad to worse, and in a few more weeks, each Sunday seller will give that bland smile and continue to wink "the other eye" while the spending public will go in and buy what it wants. THE PRINCE OF LEADERSHIP. We promise that are this, Mason R. R. Martin has discovered that there is truth in the statement that "us can easy the head that wears a crown." The colored journals are discussing the sleeping car episode in Georgia and his alleged remarks concerning the attitude of his own wife. There is a disposition to make it unpleasant for every colored citizen who is accorded leadership. The attempt is steadily made to discredit him. Hundreds and thousands of colored leaders refuse to recognize any leadership whatever, and this is ultimately the cause of our own undoing. There cannot be any doubt whatever that Major Morox made a grievous blunder if he made the comment, he is alleged to have made. But who knows he made it? He is striving, we presume, not to make a bad matter worse. He is following out to the letter the Dr. Booker T. WASHINGTON method of silence and of letting his friends make denials for him. This served its purpose well in the case of the distinguished educator, but it will be a long time before the critics will permit him to adopt the same methods of concealment. Personally, we do not know of a person who could have been selected to fill the position, who could come nearer to equalling the distinguished leader than Major R. R. Monox of Hampton. He was trained in the school of subserviency, where manhood constituted no part of the curriculum. He knew how to serve. He is now thrust in a new atmosphere, where he is expected to move on his own initiative. Even if he has made a mistake, there is a chance for him to learn. We cannot expect all of the proper qualities of citizenship in a person of his environments. We should therefore be charitable. He will see. He will comprehend and he will in time emerge in the neighborhood of racial independence, where Dr BOOKLE T. WASHINGTON sojourned so many years before he finally crossed over the river "to rest beneath the shade of the trees." PRINT PAPER AND OTHER COSTS Our readers can readily understand the attitude of this journal and others in the country towards the delinquent subscribers if they will read carefully the following extract from the verable address of President Ronald S. Bannert, of the Virginia Press Association, which has been in session at Stauffenburg, Va., this week: "A year ago the Virginia publisher was paying from 2 to 2.34 cents per pound for his newsprint, according to the amount of his yearly purchases. Today it is impossible to make a contract, and the price ranges from 4 to 6 cents per pound for immediate delivery. While the latter figure is, of course, not justified, there is good reason for a heavy increase in the price of paper. There has been an abnormal domestic demand caused by the increase of circulation of the metropolitan papers and heavy increases of advertising in the larger cities; the importation of wool pulp from Scandinavian points has been entirely discontinued on account of the war; Canada has placed an embargo on the shipment of paper or pulp to this country; the world is looking to us to supply her paper needs, and is insistently crying for help; there have been heavy increases in wages, while every article that goes into the making of paper has risen in price, some of the chemicals which were formerly imported from Germany having increased a hundred-fold. "But every day the production is being increased, mills are working, to capacity, and new mills are under construction. Within a few months the situation will improve, and when the war is over, conditions will approach normal. While I do not think that we will ever have paper as cheap as we once had it in this country two years ago, I do believe that at a price of $2.25 per 100 pounds at the mill the manufacturer will make a fair profit, and the cost will not be excessive to the publisher. But to get this price there must be organization, and I suggest that a permanent committee be named from this association who will undertake to see that the Virginia publisher gets his paper supply at a fair and reasonable price. This is a plain explanation of existing conditions. He does not stop here, however, but explains in detail the logical result of these abnormal conditions. He said: "With paper at anywhere its present price, type metals soaring above all previous quotations, inks showing an advance of 50 per cent and labor insistent for more money with which to meet the constantly increasing cost of living, the publisher is confronted with finding more business, Increasing his prices, or closing down. I cannot see the prospect of enough new business in the near future in Virginia to meet the increased expenses, and, therefore, the conclusion that I reach is that the present business must pay a higher tariff. Subscription rates must be raised and the delinquent must be cut down as nearly as possible to the actual number of paid subscribers. The exchange list must be pruned, and while I do not advocate the policy of cutting off country exchanges, there can be a reform in the number of exchanges without great harm to those interested. Some papers will find it possible to use a lighter weight of stock, reduce their margins or cut down the number of papers—all with the object of reducing the amount of paper used. *Advertising rules must be revised and the free motion ablated. Payment must be made for every batch of spare used. There can be no unaccompanied—abandoned, external organizations, etc., must help you to bear your burden.* It may be well understood, then, why we have appreciated the money sent to us by sympathising subscribers. COSSACKS INTER HUNGARY VON LINSENGER PUSHED BACK Russian Fronts Develop Great Activity—Czar's Forces Gain at Many Points. A despatch to the London Morning Post from Ruhlapest, dated July 25, says: "Some Cossack detachments are ceded in crossing into Hungary, creating a panic throughout the frontier towns and villages and causing those sands of refugees to swarm down onto the plains. The Russians penetrated about thirty miles and then rapidly withdrew, fighting continuously with detachments of gendarmes, of gendarmes. "Correspondents explain the panic of the population by saying that a dozen Cossacks are sufficient to frighten and put to flight a hundred (bousand women and children. "These refugees," continues the cor respondent, "have greatly embarrassed the local authorities, who cannot supply them with accommodations. Moreover, they block the road, hampering military transport and holding up supplies. The refugees are entirely without food. The cattle which they drove with them also have had not ing to eat, owing to the sparse vegetation in the mountains. Journalists who have seen the exodus in the Bukowina region say that only the Serbian flight into Montenegrin gro and Albania can be compared with it. Everywhere are to be seen bodies of persons who died from exhaustion and often, beside them, the carcasses of horses. Furious fighting at various points along the eastern battle front is reported in an official statement from the war office at Petrograd. The statement announces further ad- vances by General Sakharoff. Follow- ing is the statement: "Western front—Our softball on Lake Misdial, east of Lake Narozes, fro- d during the night on nearly all the positions of the enemy, situated on the banks "In the district of Skrolov, northeast of Baranovich, attempts made by de- tachments of the enemy to advance were repulsed by our fire. "Two German acceptees flew over our positions in the district north of Lutsk, and threw bombs without causing any damage. We repulsed an attack of the enemy in the direction of Lutsk in the district of Semiski. "In the street fighting during our ad- vance in the village of Gallichania, mentioned in the morning communication of July 24, we captured two more guns and took seventy-seven Austro-German prisoners. "During the night of July 24, gallant regiments under General Sakharov broke through the wire entanglements of the enemy at the river Slonevke. In the region of Loshny, a furious battle is proceeding. "In the evening of July 24, west of Burkanow, one of our aeroplanes was hit by the enemy's artillery fire. It burst into flames and fell inside the enemy's lines. It is supposed the gallant aviators, Staff Captain Berdazd and Leutenant Ritchoff, perished as heroes." BEAT BACK GERMANS British Take More of Poison Against Fresh Theeps. British troops have captured the greater part of the village of Posteres, says the London official statement. The Germans brought up reinforcements of infantry and guns but the counter-attacks everywhere, the statement adds, were repulsed. Since the battle of the Somme opened on the first of July, 26,223 Germans have been captured by the allies. These figures are contained in an official summary on the results of the fighting. In addition to prisoners the allies have taken 140 guns, about 40 trench mortars and several hundred machine guns. Cement's Death Day Fixed Sir Roger Caement's execution has been fixed for August 3, the London Daily Mail stated. Unless granted a royal reprieve, Caement will be hanged in the yard of Postonville prison. Hope for the saving of Caement's life by judicial means was virtually abandoned when his appeal from his conviction on the charge of high treason was rejected on July 18. 200-Pound White Shark Caught. A white shark, measuring nine feet three inches, weighing 200 pounds, was killed in the pounds of the Pfeifer Fish company, off Longport, N. J., leaving station. Captain Charles Nees and the six men with him in a boat had a big sight with the fish before it was killed, using pitchforks and gaff books. Delaware Guardmen Off. One battalion of Delaware state units are entrained at state camp near Mt. Castle, and the second to preparing follow. The guardmen import short for Dumaine, N. M. The Platform Declares for Initiative, Referendum and Recall, Uniform Marriage and Divorce Law, Etc. The Prohibition national convention in St. Paul, Minn., adjourned sine die after nominating J. Frank Hanly, former governor of Indiana, as candidate for president of the United States, and Dr. Ira D. Landrith, of Nashville, canidate for vice president. Dr. Landrith's nomination was made unanimous after the other candidate had withdrawn. Hanly received 440 votes against 181 for William Suzer, former governor of New York, his nearest contender. The New York delegation cast their teen votes for Sulzer, and thirty-seven for Hanley. Several states changed their votes after completion of the roll call, most of the changes being in Hanley's favor. A number of delegates were absent, but about 240 votes were sufficient to alert. Mr. Hendrickson was placed in nomination for vice president by F. E. Baldwin, of New York, and William Shaw named Dr. Landrith. Marie C. Brehm, of Illinois, was named by Edward Blake, of Illinois, representing the anti-Catholic faction; L. L. Pickett, of Kentucky, nominated William Lloyd Clark, of Illinois. The name of candidates with the exception of Miss Brehm and Dr. Landrith were withdrawn. Miss Brehm then moved that Dr. Landrith's nomination be made unanimous. The platform, over which a lively fight was expected, was adopted with only one change. A plank was added declaring in favor of the initiative, referendum and recall. The platform expresses opposition to the "wasteful military programs of the Democratic and Republican parties," but favors "preparedness for peace." It rejects a "compact among nations to dismantle navies and disband armies," but until "such court and compact are established, we pledge ourselves to maintain an effective army and navy and to provide coast defences entirely adequate for national protection." Favors rectoprocal trade treaties to be negotiated with all nations and commissions appointed to gather facts. Favors legislation to encourage the establishment of an adequate fleet of American merchant ships. Opposes war with Mexico; pledges aid to the protection of American lives and favors the use of forces when necessary. Approves strict interpretation of Morocco doctrine; opposes abandonment of the Philippine islands at this time, but favors ultimate independence. Favors nonpolitical promotions to be governed by civil service regulations, applicable to all federal executive officials. Favors equitable retirement law, for maintenance of superannuated federal employees. Declares for Americanism. Favors uniform marriage and divorce laws and complete suppression of white slavery. Declares for prohibition of child labor, approves an eight-hour day, with one-hour rest each day, and extension of compensation and liability federal acts. Opposes "pork barrel" legislation and useless federal expenditures. Favors a single presidential term of six years. Demands public ownership of utilities, to be operated in the interest of all people. Believes in equality of all persons. Favors separation of church and state, with guaranty of full religious and civil rights to all. Favors public grain elevators, owned and operated by the federal government and abolition of speculation on markets. The fairy tale of "Babes in the Wood" has been duplicated in the woods near Lakewood Park, Waterbury, Conn., by Andrew Yankanakus, nine years old, and his sister, Mary, aged eight. ```markdown ``` [Image of a silhouette of a man's head and shoulders, with a bald head and a mustache.] The children left home Tuesday to go fishing. Since then they have lived on wild harbor and have been sleeping in the woods. Their parents had given us hope, believing they had been drowned. They were found by a policeman. Thumb-Samatth Coats $1000. William Bevan, of Frackville, near Pettaville, Pa. was granted $1000 for the loss of a hand last month by a decision of State: Reserve Paul W. Honack. Bevan was employed by the Harleigh-Brookwood Coal company, and a mere thumb echatch caused an infected wound, which resulted first in the amputation. o the thumb and then of the man's whole hand. Bevan narrowly escaped with his life. Canned Shark is Eaten as Salmon. As nice, white, faky, delectable "sea food," thousands of eater-ners eat shark meat every week,ording to a statement made here by Dr. Carl H. Eigemann, curator of fish at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg, Pa. Dr. Eigemann says that sharks have been canned as often as Mexican presidents. The growing scarcity of salmon, Dr. Eigemann says, is largely responsible for the use of shark meat in this costry. Much shark is sold to the unsuspecting halibut and swordfish, it is stated. 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 home making comfort giving Furniture as Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in whiter to pay for any purchase. CHAS. G. JURGENS S ADAMS AND BROAD News stand. Mr Edward Dandridge, 11 W. Du vel-Street, agent for the Planet handles all kinds of newspapers. E, Sea Isle City, N J OPENS JULY 1ST CLOSES SEPT. 10TH Directly on the magnificent shelving beach at Sea Isle, N. J. The Climate of this Ocean Resort has been favorably compared with that of Northern Italy. and special attention will be July, an ocean room with board our weeks, $8.00 per week. the season or any part thereof parties of ladies or gentlemen or six. and Monday breakfast, $4.00. we give on the Atlantic Beach room opens on the ocean. Amusements. R. R. Flaine Street, Dundee, L. L. 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SATURDAY.....AUG. 29 1916 THIS INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT OF A PUBLIC INDUSTRY. The interest of people in public affairs is considerably heightened when they learn that the revenues of the Government are wisely and judiciously managed. A statement of economical expenditure, which is susceptible of proof will always attract attention and please the thoughtful reader. Among the varied industrial enterprises of the Post Office Department in Washington is an establishment devoted entirely to the manufacture of mail locks and the bag attachments used in mail transportation. When this administration came into power, the Department solely needed an improved type of mail lock. The shop was immedately reorganised, placed on a business basis, and its activities enlarged so as to meet this imperative demand. Within a very short time a new and greatly improved lock had been devised and its production begun. The lock in use weighed 5 and one half ounces; the new one weighs 24.5 ounces, as 430,900 of this new product have been put into service, the difference in weight (the Government paying as much for the weight of equipment as it does for the mail itself) can be easily calculated. The locks replaced by this new and better style cost 21 cents each to make. Those now being manufactured cost 8 and one half cents, direct and indirect charges considered, the saving thus shown on original cost of production to date amounting to $53,760. Of the old style, 36,000 were annually returned for repair at a cost of about 9 cents each. Of the new style, out of the great number sent into the service, but 906 have been returned, and as these new style locks can be repaired at a cost of 3 cents each, the annual saving on this item will amount to over $2,100. The Department has in this administration encouraged its employees to give their best service to the Government and many instances have recently come to notice wherein the Department has greatly profiled by this wise public policy. In the lock shop a recent achievement in this direction is an improved cord fastener, the work of three of its employees, for use on bags; also one designed for locking large quantities of parcel-post matter which has heretofore been with out this protection. It can be made at a very low price, requiring less material and a fewer number of operations. The significant part of this lies in the great number required in the service, between three and four millions the output being 500,000 annually. As the cost has been reduced by the new method from 4 and one-half to 3 cents each it will be seen what a splendid showing this makes for administrative economy. Another valuable improvement has been the perfected locking cord fastener designed for the use on the tie sacks, something which the Department for years has needed and vainly endeavored to accomplish. This, device will be of great value to the postal service at large by increasing the capacity and efficiency of mail bags to a degree difficult to estimate. The modern system of business methods and the proper encouragement of employees to take an active and earnest interest in their work, both of which desirable features this administration of the Department has favored and put into practice, is responsible for the many improve- ments made and the advantages gained. Active experiments are constantly being made for the betterment of the service. For many years a tremendous expense has been the labelling of the immense quantity of mail bags in use. The form of label used in the past and still used by clerks all over the country is the doubling and refolding of what is known as a "facing slip." The preparation of these labels by the thousands has been and is an expensive proposition, yet there appears to have been no effort on the part of previous administrations to progress from the old method. Under present direction a perforated label in sheets and runs has been designed which is practically ready for use when furnished to employees. Every postal clerk in the country and thousands of post-office employees will find this new method of great advantage and it will result in a large economy in the service. There have also been some other not able improvements made, viz., the substitution of steel where brass was form Charley Becomes Curious and Experiments Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers urly need, at a very considerable learning of expenses; a device for fastening foreign mail postes, doing away with the old fashioned method of spring and soil; a scheme for saving twine by means of a simple holder, which permits free and easy use without waste, and a flexible stamp design, for which the contract price was 34 cents, but which will now be made at a cost of but 2 cents. A mechanical pickup or facing table, for use in facing and stacking letters in first-class post offices, has also been developed and will soon be perfected. This device is considered superior to those, now in use and costs less than one-third as much to manufacture. Those at present in use It will thus be seen that the activities of the Post Office Department have been centered along lines which will not only produce large economies to the people of the country, but will also prove a great convenience to those in the service. During the past three years two objects have been kept constantly in view, viz., saving the public money wherever possible and serving the people to the fullest extent. There was room for great improvement and there has been much accomplished. It is but common justice to award due credit in these administrative reforms to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, in whose Bureau these measures of economy were developed and who has so faithfully devoted his time to that purpose. A CALL TO ARMS! To the Missionaries, B. Y. P. U., and Sunday School Workers, of the Baptist State Sunday School Convention of Virginia: Our next Annual Session will be held at Loyal Street Baptist Church, Danville, Va., August 23, 1916. Rev. A. A. Galvin, D. D., Pastor, Prof. G. W. Woody, Superintendent. This bids fair to be a great Sunday School Congress. Some of the most learned laymen and professional men and women will be there to discuss pertinent subjects concerning the spiritual, intellectual and material development of our race. The work we support is in excellent condition and we need sufficient funds to help in keeping it up to the standard; therefore I make an earnest plea that we use every effort to bring a large contribution to help our educational and mission work, and to accomplish more this year than ever. J. S. Lee, President; J. K. Trent, Corresponding Secretary. MUST KEEP STABLES CLEAN. (Journal, July 21, 1916.) (JOURNAL, July 21, 1916.) "I want Dr. Levy and his assistants to make an inspection of these stables each week and I am going to impose a fine on violators every day that they violate the law," said Justice Crutchfield this morning in imposing $5 fine and costs on four stable owners, complaint against whom was made by the health department. Those fined are, W. D. Plowman, Fifteenth street, between Main and Cary streets; S. H. Campbell, 1816 East Franklin street; Joseph Lansatter, 1810 East Franklin street, and Cautherne Brothers, 1917 East Franklin street. All were reported by the board of health for having their stables in an innacillary condition. Dr. Levy said to the court that all of these stables were in a very bad condition. In some cases the manure had not been removed for many days and most of them did not have the proper equipment. "While we were cleaning up we might as well do so in other parts of the city," said the court. "I want every one of these people brought before me and I am going to fine them all if they are proved guilty." Justice Crutchfield then told the health officer that there was a large pool of water on Forest Hill, about a block from the justice's house which needed his attention. It was charged by some of those who were fined that the city stables were in an insanitary condition. The court ruled that two wrongs did not make a right. "If Dr. Levy himself is violating the health laws, just bring him before me and I will fine him as quickly as any one else," he said. --- JURY GIVES DUTTON ONE CENT. (Journal, July 20, 1916.) Policeman J. A. Dutton's $10,000 libel suit against M. B. Florsheim, proprietor of the Royal laundry, resulted in an expensive victory for the policeman. By the jury's verdict Dutton's allegation that he was libelled is conceded by the jury, but the jury finds that his good name and fame were damaged just one cent's worth. Florsheim must pay that amount for the slander. Under the law in such cases, the plaintiff must bear the costs of the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA suit. The law prohibits that action an award of $10 or more damages is allowed the costs of the action shall fall upon the plaintiff. It was shown by the testimony of witnesses that Dutton, while in the employ of the laundry altered and raised laundry bills in certain instances, but the laundry was not thereby defrauded, nor did the customer pay more than the regular laundry rate. It was evident that the jury was influenced by this showing to refuse the policeman more than a verdict of vindication. Trial of the suit was begun in the law and equity court last Monday. MANY ARE HOMELESS (Continued From Page One.) amount of barrels and boxes taken out of one firm's yards nearby and dumped into the stream above the arch. The arch, too, he pointed out, had not been cleaned for some time. DUMPS BEING UNDERMINED. The dumps in this section, where the trash of the city has for years been neglected, is being undermined by the turn in Shockoe Creek, and even as Mr. Bluford talked several small cave-ins occurred, letting more trash into the stream. The ends of sewerage pipes have been unearthed and protrude bare and unsightly into the creek, showing the tremendous wash of the stream in the past few years. "And this is in the heart of the city," declared Mr. Bluford disgustedly. "I own my property here and I have done everything I could to protect myself. The city offers me no protection in the world nor these poor people who live around here." Inquiries from several of the Negro families elicited the information that thus far no one representing the city had even come down and looked over the situation, much less rendered help. This was at noon. ARCH FALLING SLOWLY Mr. Bluford, who has watched carefully the arch over the creek at Marshell Street, stated that he would take an oath that since yesterday the broken side had dropped an inch and a half. Several of the keystones are crushed. One of the central piers of the big Marshall Street viaduct appears to rest directly on this arch, and as each street car passes over it, the distinct vibrations can be felt down to the ground, evidently, as Mr. Bluford pointed out, adding to the strake on the arch. A light rope has been drawn around this corner of the arch to stop passenger traffic. Mr. Bluford declared that unless the city policed the banks of the creek, it would continue to have trouble until some permanent steps were taken to cover it. "It should at least," he said, "do something to clean up the trash and flinch in this section." The condition, too, bore him out strongly. (CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) Lewen Postmaster Stain Crazed by drink, according to the police, Dr. W. A. Parker, a dentist, of Lewes, Del., shot and instantly killed Ebe T. Lynch, the postmaster of Lewes, and at the same time shot J. E. Bamberger, of Philadelphia, Ida and Abe Gutowitz, of Lewes, and Louis Soils, of Baltimore. After the shooting Dr. Parker went home and waited until Jacob West, the sheriff, arrived in a motor car to take him to the county jail at Georgetown. Feeling ran bitch and had it not been for cool hears Parker might have been lynched. Dr. Parker is said to have been drinking and went to an ice cream aloon which Lynch manages. Several women and children wer in the place and Parker began to swear. Then Lynch ordered him out. When he refused to go Lynch knocked him down and threw him out. Vowing to get even, Parker walked to his home, five blocks away, got a shot gun and returned. As he rounded the corner near Lynch's place he saw Lynch on the pavement and raising the weapon fired. The load of heavy shot locked in Lynch's head Lynch died instantly. The Gutowitz brother and sister, and Solia, a salesman, were in front of the Gutowitz store, a few doors away, and several of the shot hit them. Miss Gutowitz and her brother were not seriously injured, but Solia received several of the shot in his stomach, where they penetrated the intestines. Damberger, who was in Lewes on a business trip, was one of a crowd of bystanders. He was severely wounded, the shot striking him in the abdomen. He, to other with Solia, was taken to a hospital in Baltimore. The condition of both is serious. [Image of a monk's head and shoulders, wearing a robe with a striped collar.] BISHOP KILLED FISHING Electrocuted by Contact of Steel Rod With Power Wire. The body of William Perry Eveland missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church for the Philippines and Southern Asia, was found along the Yellow Breeches creek one mile east of his summer home at Mt. Holly Springs, near Carlisle, Pa., by a searching party. Bishop Eveland had been electrocuted by the contact of his steel fishing rod with a high tension electric power wire running from a nearby power-plant. His body was burned about the arms. Bishop Eveland was seen whipping the banks of the stream. Alarmed when he did not return, relatives began a search which continued until midnight, when the citizens of the town were informed and more than a hundred men turned out to aid. The heavy rain which raised the streams hindered them in their work. Bishop Eveland recently underwent an operation for nasal trouble and it was first thought that the wound might have begun bleeding and that he had been overcome by loss of blood in some part of the mountain section. Bishop Eveland was a graduate of Dickinson college, a native of Harrisburg, and had been bishop for four years. He was former president of Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport, and a trustee of Tone Institute, Port Deposit, Md. The bishop, who was fifty-three years old, was for twenty-five years a member of the Central Pennsylvania conference. He was married to Miss Rose Mullin, of Mt. Holly Springs. U. S. MAKES TREATY Te Buy The Danish West Indies for $25,000,000. Official announcement was made at the White House that negotiations virtually have been completed for the purchase of the Danish West Indies by the United States from Denmark for $25,000,000. A treaty closing the transaction probably will be signed and sent immediately to the senate. While details of the treaty were not given out, it is understood the United States would come into complete possession of the islands. Word has been received from Denmark that the treaty is almost certain of ratification by the Danish parliament. The three islands of the Danish West Indies…St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John—lie due east of Porto Rico, and their value to the United States is strategic from a military point of view. The harbors of St. Thomas and St. Croix are of first importance to the American navy and St. Thomas itself lies in the lane of shipping from Europe to the Panama Canal. Important German and French and English mall companies have coaling stations there. WOODEN SHOES NEXT Must Develop Substitute for Leather Within Two Years. "Unless the world develops a subunit tute for leather within two years One Card will give you one amount and another Card will give you the other amount. Two Cards of the other denominations will give you the increased amounts. Which will you have? The Vacation Clubs Are Forming Now! CALL AT THE BANK AND GET THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT THIS SYSTEM OF SAVING. PUT AWAY JUST TWENTY-FIVE CENTS PER WEEK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE NEXT JULY. $12.50 PLUS THE INTEREST. PUT AWAY FIFTY CENTS PER WEEK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE $25.00 PLUS THE INTEREST. TAKE OUT BOTH CARDS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE $37.50 PLUS THE INTEREST. THE PLAN IS SIMPLE AND THE BENEFITS ARE SURE. Those of you who talk about receiving the benefits while you live now have the chance. The Cards are ready. Call at the Bank and ask tor them. Mechanics Savings Bank N. W. CORNER OF THIRD AND CLAY STREETS PERSONS LIVING IN ANY PART OF THE U. S. CAN JOIN THE CLUB. SEND THE MONEY TO THE BANK AND GET THE BENEFITS WE KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 9 A. M. TO 8 P. M Speakers declared that the country is in the throes of a leather famine. R. W. Ranney, president of the association, warned the delegates that governmental action was necessary if leather boots and shoes were to remain within reach of workingmen. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA—FLOUR —Quiet; water clear, $4.75¢5; city milla $6.25¢8.0 RYE FLOUR —Steady; per barrel $4.50¢7.5. WHEAT—Steady; No. 2 red, $1.19¢1.21. OURN—Firm; No. 2 yellow, $91¢92c. OATS—Steady, No. 2 white, $49¢49½c. POULTRY —Live, steady; hens 19¢20c; old roosters, 13¢14c. Dress ed, steady; choice fowls, 22c; old roosters, 15c. BUTTER—Steady; fancy creamery, 31c per lb. EGGS—Steady; selected, 32¢33c; nearby, 28c; western, 28c. Live Stock Quotations. CHICAGO — HOGS —10c higher; mixed and butcherbens, $9.25¢10.15; good heavy, $9.35¢10.15; rough heavy, $9.08¢9.30; light, $9.30¢10.06; pigs, $8.60¢9.30; bulk, $9.35¢9.90. CATTLE 10.155 higher; beeves. $6.40 @ 10.85; cows and heifers, $3.75 @ 10.85;Texans, and feeders, $5.15 @ 10.85;Texans, $7.10 @ 3.70; calves, $9.25 @ 11.75. SHEEP- live bigher, native and western, $15.00 N.S., lamb, $7.75 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET NOW! PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Pald to Children. We will Also be Pleaseed to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. PHONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. (Residence next door) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PAGE FIVE President: R. R. Wright of the Georgia State College starts a movement to raise $100,000 to care for dependent children of the state "jelly" John Garkins will again star with Mid Night Maldaens next season. P. R. Ranson well known lawyer of Indi anapolis is on business -Miss Bessie Garrison head of the institution in Florida visited here -Hayes L. Pryor now with the Lafayette Stock Company Allen's National News Bureau, 2305 Seventh Avenue President D. R. Wright of the George in State College at Savannah, Georgia is heading a movement to raise $100 000 to build an institution in the state to care for the dependent children who have been heretofore neglected. The movement is taking on definite shape and gives promise of being one of the most potent sociological movements enacted by many of the race. President Wright who was in this city last week in the interest of the project was interviewed by your correspondent at length relative to the movement and expressed himself as being pleased with the response that he is meeting with since he started out on this campaign. He said that he was the state of Georgia that he was brought face to face with the need of such an institution and the necessity of making some provision for the large number of wayward and depend on children of the state who if not provided for must grow up as wards of the state President Wright said would be able to provide the proper kind of education that would make the inmates useful men and women. President Wright told the writer that already a wealthy man of this city had headed the subscription with $1000.00. President Wright will spend the most of his vacation to this campaign and hope by the fall to have a goodly portion of the amount in hand. Major Wright is one of the strongest performers in promoting those projects which have for their object the uplift of the race. For several years he has promoted with great success the annual state fairs in Georgia, which bring together, each year the most progressive element of the race of the South as well as the country. It was through his activity and influence that Congress was moved to pass a resolution make him secretary of state for the celebration of the Independence of the Negro. President Wright is one of the foremost educators and public men of the race and has made a place in the national life of the country that is secure. He was appointed paymaster for the United States Army in 1895 by McKinley and has figure notably in political life of the country. For the last twenty-five years he has been appointed a state senator, a governor, a vice president and as instrumental in hiring inserted a platform that was in support of the Negro. He declined the appointment of U.S. minister to Liberia under President McKinley, and several years ago he was nominated as secretary of state for the state of Georgia a signal honor or an itself The success that has come to President Wright as an advisor to the president has met with in the building up of the Georgia State College of whose head he has been for twenty-five years. When he went to the school there were only two buildings and 10 pupils. The school has now grown to be one of the largest institutions for the education of the Negro of the South, and has two buildings, a student body of 600 students and faculty of 23 teachers representing many of the leading institutions of the country. President Wright has sent out over 6000 graduates many of them filling honorable places in the professional and business life of the country. He is also the founder of the Ware High Schools and faculty of the state President Wright is a member of the class of 1876 which was the first college to leave the university. He was formerly a newsproman and in this direction he has weilded a wide influence. While in this section President Wright attended a meeting of the city and also the National Education Association of which he is a member. JOLLY JOHN LARKINS WITH MIDNIGHT MAIDENS Jolly John Larkins, the famous comedian who perhaps is second to Hert Williamis as a burst face comedian will star again next season with the Mid Night Maldons, where he did such splendid work last year. Mr Larkins told your correspondent that this will be his second year of the five year contract he has signed with the Mid Night Maldons company and that he will begin rehearsing. August 24 for next season's company which is to open in Boston. Mr. Larkins is well known as a figure in the theatrical life of America and has starred with intense success in some of the big productions of the country. He began his career with Dr. Loon's company and inter-travled with Prim Rose West Company, Nickelbrook Repotecre Company, The Octetors and Quadreen companies. For several seasons he starred at the head of his companies. A trip to Afri-ca and a trip to the Jungle." For five years he was with the Black Patti Company and it was with this show that he perhaps made his reputation as a comedian of annual ability. After a successful park visit in Willy work on the big time route. It was while in this capacity that he attracted attention of G. Hill the promoter of The Mid-Night Maleon Company who signaled five years lease with with the company. This appearance with the company last year attracted with company and his ability as a comedian was especially brought out. The promotion that he come to this actor comes as the result of hard work in his line and has opened up a finer economic possibility for the actor of the race who devotes himself to action, work in his profession. The appearance of Jolly John Larkins, who helps the director help him inspire to his fel low workers in the theatrical field. The west known comedian gave out this information at the Lafayette theater last week where he was seen by your correspondent. He told your correspondent that he was glad to be with colored performers and did the work that being done in this line was very commendable. INDIANAPOLIS LAWYER HERE. F. B. Ransom a well known lawyer of Indiana and who for five years has been the personal attorney for Mine. M. J. Walker, is in this city looking after the local affairs of this noted woman, Mr. Ransom is kept constantly on the go, looking out for the interest of this gifted woman, who stands today as the leading figure in the commercial life of the race. Your correspondent met the young lawyer last week and was impressed with his fine, easy bearing, typical of the well known lawyer, and he was a good student that he was impressed with the progress the race is making in this city and that he felt fine opportunity was offered the race to make enduring progress in this center. Mr. Ransom is one of the best prepared lawyers of the race, and has figured notably in many legal battles. He is active in all movements for the uplift of the people in Indianapolis, being the president of The Good Citizens Club and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He is trustee at Bethel A. M. E. Church and State grand lecturer for the Knights of Pythias for Indiana and Ransom for Indiana. He is a young professional men who reflect the highest credit upon the race. He was born in Mississippi and was educated in Walden University. Mr. Ransom will be in the city for several days and while here, will combine business with pleasure. WOMAN EDUCATOR HERE Miss Bessie Garrison, principal and founder of the Normal and Industrial School at Gainesville, Florida, is in the city in the interest of the institution Miss Garrison began her work in October, 1814, with seven pupils, and the school today has grown to be one of the strongest in the state. The school, which is named in honor of William Lloyd Garrison, is doing good work in the section where it is located. Miss Clark is a graduate of Clark University and for several years was field secretary of the Woman's Home and Missionary Department of the Mission Episcopal Church. She is deeply devoted to her work and will doubtless succeed in her off fort HAYES L. PRYOR NOW WITH LA PAYETTE STOCK COMPANY Hayes L. Pryor, one of the best known dramatic readers of the race, and who has played with eminent success in many of the local dramatic stock companies of this city, is now a member of the Lafayette Stock Company, and will give addition to the company and gives it a balance which will add much to the work of the company in the future. The serious work that he has done in this field will stand him in good stead for his work in the future and will help to advance life in his new work. Mr. Pryor is well trained for his work and is a serious student of the heavy works like Shakespeare etc. He has been among the pioneer works of the race in the field of drama. Mr Pryor has a fine background for his work and brings to his work a finesse that stamps him as a reader of understanding. He is well known in the literary and church life of the city, and for some time was the president of the largest Literaries of the city. Mr Pryor made his appearance with "The Master Mind" and was seen to advantage with this company. CLEVELAND G ALLEN TUSKEGEES PRINCIPAL (Omnibuside but Freeman) Major Moton, the new principal of Tugoegee, being subjected to con- flict with a refriller of his incident of last week when his wife and brother were asked to learn a Pullman sleeping car at Troy, Alabama. We ventured the opinion at the time that the incident would be held as part of an open letter to Major Moton, compelling a stand on the phase of the race question that con- cerns "Jim Crow" coaches. Immediately after the happening he is quoted as having said that he advised his relatives otherwise, that is, that they should travel in the coach asses- sured to the colored people. Some of our race publications and others have made a much to do over the "few remarks" already made by the principal. The "Richmond Planet does not think Major Moton said what was attributed to him. It said: "For our part, we are unwilling to believe that Major R. Moton made any such statements until they are officially confirmed, by this distinguished Virginian himself. Certain it is, if true, he should in the future have at Tinkerque and his spirited wife should reside at her home, Hampton. He would have made that of martial infidelity exists in his own family and he is unable to exercise a controlling influence over his life partner. The mistake made by the objecting white passengers was in presuming that this Pullman car was a private, rather than a public means of conveyance." Brother Mitchell goes it a little strong in intimating marital infidelity and perhaps we are no better in presuming that this Pullman car was a private, rather than a public means of conveyance. But the object is to show that we surmised right in thinking the incident would have greater meaning than, perhaps, thought at first blush. A Birmingham publication goes further than the Tinker, saying this among other things: "Just at this particular time when after years of agriculture and protest THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the railroads of the South were just beginning to reach the conclusion that it is best to allow the colored man these privileges and were doing so in many cases then comes along this would-be-leader of the race to put his stamp of approval on the Southern Jim Crow laws." Another publication said: "It was rather simpler that Major Negroes installed head of Turkegue Institute, should have given an opportunity to express his opinion on the race question so soon after beginning duties as head of this great school. Negroes in general must deplore the ejection of his relatives from a Pullman sleeper this week in the state of Alabama, while they were on route north after witnessing this inauguration. As interstate passengers the Major's wife and brother were within their rights in occupying a sleeper, and rested there until they should not attempt to travel in this manner in the South because of the prevailing attitude of the Southern whites in the matter of Negroes riding in Pullman cars, we admire the courage of his kinsfolks to at least attempt to enjoy the privilege granted all American citizens. We do not believe that because we are Negroes and because Southern sentiment is against our enjoying full American freedom, that we should sit supinely by and allow our privileges to be avoided to every situation which is placed upon us by sentiment, then we may very soon expect to have but few rights which others will respect." It is strange that the principal's relatives were disturbed in face of the fact that other Negroes have enjoyed many times the privileges over the same road which they were denied. Editor Mitchell said that he had traveled the same road several times, always enjoying the fullman service. Of course Tuskegee has raised up many critics, opponents who are nothing good that comes out of it. But in this respect it need not be daunted for it has for its illustrious prototype the Man of Nazareth. However, we are not chasing the foregoing observations of thoughtful men who are interested in the principles throughout the land without deflection this of that way on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. We said last week if there must be discrimination let it be against the "low down" of either race. This is quite an impossible thing, but the right thing nevertheless if we must have discrimination. If "Jim Crow" coach is a creature of the law, and not the Pullman sleeper as we understand it, and as such it should be given every felicity, and according as the law insists. In this event much of the ill feeling would disappear while we await our rights in abeyance. Major Moton has not yet spoken at length if at all. As a leader of the race, a position that is conceded him whether he wills it or not he should not nurrender a single principle, no should he oppose the laws as he finds them existing. We are for Tuskegan and the new principal, thinking that he is for a conservative, same course rather than one of radicalism, such as marked the ways of its late principal, yet keeping in mind the great importance of the ultimate goal. We will not think of the one incident in as any way determining Principal Moton's views and policies. To do so would be to repudiate it. Washington who had the utmost confidence in the new principal LOST $20,000 IN DELINQUENT SUBSCRIPTIONS. (American Pream) A passage from a recent editorial in the Manchester (in) Press throws an interesting light on the losses which publishers run the risk of incurring through not enforcing the pay to the publisher. This option plan Listen to the following: "The Press has been on a strictly cash in advance bids for more than two years. During the forty-six years of its existence its losses on delinquent subscriptions have averaged not less than $500 a year, a total of $200 a year, and no less than $200 and unprofitable pay on you please system. Readers of a newspaper ought not to expect the publisher to stand such a drain as this. We have found that nineteenth of our readers prefer the cash in advance system. At first-some were inclined to misunderstand it. Some were in affection on the book, which, come and go, not informed but when they learned that the system was being applied absolutely without favoritism and to every name on the list a better understanding was reached. People do not expect the Chicago Tribune or the Saturday Evening Post or any other of the better class of periodicals to be sent to them. We are not aware of any advance, and when they are all fair minded they will just as readily pay for the home paper in advance." Think of it! Twenty thousand dollars lost to those who have owned the paper since it was established! Not only do the owners have to dig down in their pockets to make it up. The publisher of the Press has taken the only sensible and business-like course in dealing with the subscription end of the business, and it it to insist upon cash in advance. AUTOMOBILE STRUKES COLORED DIVINE. Huntington, W. Va., H. July 17. —The body of Rev. E. F. Hardy, 56, pastor of the Negro Baptist Church of Ashland, Ky., was brought to his home in Ashland today from Williamson, W. Va., where he met his death on Sunday night when an automobile in which he was being rushed to the station turned over an embankment. The Negroes of the tri-state region, had gone to Williamson to deliver a special sermon. - You never get tired. Read the PLANET! It is always interesting to you. Subscription only $1.99 per year in advance. Herocic Attempts at Rescue—Some Are Saved From Tree Tops, Others Swapt Away. Flood waters which sweep parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia, taking a toll of at least nine lives, with the death of twenty-one others reported but unconfirmed, rendering hundreds of persons homeless and doing property damage estimated at from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000, are recording. The worst conditions obtained in western North Carolina, where the flood was described as the most disastrous in the history of that section. Ashville and its environs suffered most heavily, but with train service at a standfall, with washouts, slides and lost bridges, telegraph service badly crippled and roads almost impassable, it may be several days before the full extent of death and destruction will be determined. A despatch from Asheville says the body of Miss Charlotte Walker, a nurse, was found at Biltmore. Miss Mabel Paler, another nurse, and Miss Louise Walker, also lost their lives. These with the death of Lonnie Trexler, a white laborer, and Luther Frazier, a nero, brings the list to sight. Two men were drowned carrying food to persons marooned in a hotel. Captain J. C. Lipe was drowned when his home was washed away at Biltmore. Miss Neille Lipe and Mrs. Lee Mulholland, daughters of Captain Lipe, were every day in the families, mostly cotton mill workers, in the lower sections of Asheville, lost their homes and are being cared for by a citizen's relief committee. Between Ashertille and Salisbury, railroad bridges were washed away on the Catawba river. Similar conditions obtained on the Yatkin river around Lexington, N. C., and dead animals, wreckage from mills, cotton, tobacco, oil and other debris floated down the stream. In the Piedmont section of South Carolina crops suffered great damage, highway bridges were washed away and railroad service was badly interrupted, from Georgetown, S. C., came reports of damage to water front property and stores. The immediate cause of floods around Ashertille was the bursting of the dam at Hendersonville, N. C., and that of Kanuga. Volumes of water swept down the Swannanca river, engulfing portions of the Vanderbilt estate and the village of Biltmore, laid out twenty-five years ago by George W. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Vanderbilt has taken an active part in the rescue work. The Rescuers brought in Joseph Killain and three other employees of the Southern railroad who had been lodged in trees in the Catawba river, a mile below where the railroad bridge went down with them. A boat containing four men who were trying to save Killian and his companions capsized, and it is feared the men are lost. All hope of saving any of the other eleven railway employees swept away with a bridge has been given up. A tree holding some of the men was swept down the stream and the men carried away. Four employees of the Western Railway Telegraph company are reported lost. The Northern railway bridge near Rock Hill was swept away, cutting all traffic southward over the Southern Mecklenburg county has lost three bridges, costing $150,000. The Seaboard Air Line and Piedmont and Northern railways bridges are both swept away. Bliss Campaign Treasure Cornellian N. Blias will be the next treasurer of the Republican national committee. This was officially announced at the headquarters of Charles E. Hughes in New York. Mr. Blias, who is a New York dry goods commission merchant, is the son of Cornellian N. Blias, who before his death was treasurer of the national committee. Lightning KHle Farmer. Jacob Bond, of Effort, near Stroudsburg, Pa., and his two horses were instantly killed by a bolt of lightning. With his three sons he was at work getting in hay. He was driving a twohorse hay rake and his sons were following up. When the bolt struck the driver was through several feet from his seat, the two horses dropped dead, and the hay rake was torn and twisted into a score of pieces. The sons were momentarily dazed. Not a mark on a man or beast was to be seen. Sharks Spoil Florida Fishing. The schooner W. D. Cash, of the Tampa, Fla., fishing fleet, returned to port, because fishing, the captain said, is made impossible by schools of huge sharks. The sharks take sfish that are bored before they can be brought into the boat. Congress Adjournment by Aug. 28 Adjournment of congress not longer than August 30 was tentatively agreed upon by the same Democrats in commit to revise their legislative program with a view to bringing the window to an end before. TEUTONS RETREAT IN DISORDER Begin a General Retreat as Russians Strike Quick and Hard Along Entire Eastern Front. A Russian victory over Teutonic forces in southern Volhynia has resulted in their being driven across the river Lipa and beyond that stream, says a Petrograd war office statement. Indications are, the statements adds, that the retreat was effected in greatest disorder. In he Riga district efforts by the Germans to retake positions they had lost were unsuccessful. The official statement says: "In the Riga region there was an artillery duel. The Germans at many places attempted unsuccessfully to capture lost trenches. "As the result of the latest skillful operations of General Sakarova's troops in Volhynia we gained a victory on July 16 which brought us 13,000 prisoners and enabled us to sweep the enemy, completely from the left bank of the lower Lepa, driving him to Kraseff, and beyond the river. Judging by the abundance of war material the enemy.abandoned he retreated in great disorder. Some of the seventeen heavy guns captured are already bombarding enemy's positions on the south bank of the Lepa." --- Teutons Laying Waste to Country. A Petrograd despatch to the Londos Tedegraph says a general retreat of the Austro-German forces on the east ern front has begun. The German and Austro-Hungarian troops are laying waste the country and burning villages as they fall back. Cossacks are leading the advance of the Russian troops through the southern ranges of the Carpathian mountains. Northwest of Kimpolung Pass, in southern Bukowina, Russian cavalry is advancing along the road from Krlibaba to Maramuros Siget, according to a press despatch. This information indicates that the Russians have advanced fifty miles since the capture of Radautre, pushing past the formidable mountain barriers which had been fortified by the Austrians. (Maramuros Siget) is the capital of the Hungarian province of Maramoros. It lies on the Thiles river at the west ern foot of the Carpathian mountains, and 215 miles east of Budapest.) The latest great Russian advance was won through intense artillery preparation, followed by quick, powerful thrusts at points, presumably tested and found to be insufficient strong to withstand any great pressure. The victory again illustrates the power of the Russian thrusts, the ability of the creat's commanders to strike at any point along the whole eastern front—and to strike with surprising undeniance—and the impotency of the German and Austrian armies, however well reinforced, to stem the tide of the Russian advance, except along strongly fortified natural barriers. The Russians achieved the same result by the same methods when they threw the German forces back from the Styr to the Stokhod. There the enormous forces brought up by the Teutons have temporarily checked the Russian advance toward Kovel. Hurla Bricks in Fight. While Joseph Prosser, principal of the seventh grade schools in Pottasville, Pa., hurled bricks at E. R. Barclay, superintendent of the city schools, hundreds of people looked on in amazement, the encounter occurring on Center street. The men then clashed and blows were struck. Prosser says that Barclay took him by the nose and pushed him back, but this the superintendent denies. Barclay was cut on the arm by one of the bricks and his clothing was soaked with blood. Another brick hit his arm. Barclay is tall and athletic and says he refrained from striking back when Prosser hit him because of his reluctance to engage in a street fight. The trouble between the men arose because Barclay refused to recommend Prosser for reelection. Four Trackmen Killed Through an accident, four track men were killed and one was injured on the Philadelphia division of the Pennsylvania railroad, just east of Whitford Station, near Coastsville, Pa. The four track laborers, in charge of an assistant track foreman, were on No. 4 track while a wearbound freight train passed on No. 3 track, apparently unimmolated of the fact that Pittsburgh express train No. 61 was due. The express killed the assistant track foreman and one white and two colored track laborers, and injured a colored track laborer. Their names follow: Malco Polumbo, Pistro Cimini, John McCall and William Miller. Pearson Muttall was the one injured. Gregory. We have a very easy demonstration today, instant. Happy. (I try to.) I don't think I can say my macaroni thing good. You see, we first started housekeeping and furniture at home just—Michigan. Gap guess. VILLA BAND IS IN .FLIGHT Bandita Crosa Durango Line and Prepare to Make Stand South of Parral. A party of mounted Mexicans exchanged fire with L. Company, of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry, near El Paso, Texas. According to reports the guardmen were doing outpost duty when the Mexicans rode up on the opposite bank of the Rio Grande and opened fire. The guardmen suffered no casualties, but reported they believed they had killed one Mexican. Despatches to General Trevino at Chihuahua from General Luis Herrera, at Parral, said that the main Villa band has crossed the Durango line and is fleeing rapidly before the sweeping advance of Carnazas force. The Villistas apparently are making for Tepesuenses, about 120 miles, south of Parral, where it is expected they may make a stand. General Elizondo reported from San Francisco de Borja that the only bandits in the Benito Jurrez section of Chihuahua state have been wiped out by troops at Sierra Huajalchic. Seven Villistas were executed. Company E Signal Corps, United States army, arrived from Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Anxious to Ship Goods Into Mexico. The treasury officials in Washington urged the state department to hasten action on their request for authority to permit movement of all commodities except munitions of war into Mexico. A letter, accompanied by copies of telegrams and letters from American shipers and consignees on the Mexican side, who are anxious to have their goods released, was submitted to the state department. On June 12 the treasury asked permission to relieve the freight congestion in the border districts. The embargo on food and clothing Into Mexico was removed more than a week ago, but there are quantities of lumber, coal and miscellaneous freight accumulated at all the customs points. General Funston asked the war department for $500,000 to construct a new army warehouse for army supplies and mules along the border which are suffering from excessive heat in some sections and heavy rains in others. The shelters would be constructed by the national guardmen and regular troops. Two Canoeists Drown W. M. Bernard, Reading, a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad, and H. R. Heinley, Pottstille, were drowned when their canoe overturned in the Schuylkill river, near Norristown, Pa. Three other men, one of whom admitted that he was partly responsible for the overturning of the canoe, and was arrested, reached safety with difficulty. Bernard and Heinley, together with Horace Overdorf, Spring City; Harry T. Rittenhouse, and Harry T. Rittenhouse, Jr., Norristown, entered a canoe, slogging to the Vapor Boat Club of Norristown. According to Rittenhouse, Jr., the men were laughing and joking when they entered the craft, and Overdorf started rocking the canoe. Already overladen, the canoe shipped water and in an instant had overturned, throwing the men into the river. Bernard and Heinley were caught under the canoe. Kittenhouse, Jr., a good swimmer, tried to get Heinley out from under the craft, but the draining man grasped him around the neck and he was forced to free himself to prevent being dragged down. The other men, except Bernard, had in the meantime reached shore and spread their feet. Heinley appeared on the surface and bystanders pulled him ashore. Doctora put the pulmonator to work, but he could not be resuscitated, dying a few minutes after being brought to shore. Overdorf was arrested and held in $1000 ball. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The Germans, heavily reinforced, delivered strong attacks against the British on the Somme front in northern France. They gained ground in Mametz wood and Tronsa wood in the vicinity of Contalmason, which town was taken by the British. The latter are reported, however, to be slowly pressing back the point of the German salient in that region. The crown prince's army made violent attacks at Dead Man's Hill, west of the Menge, last night, but the official statement of the French war office states that these assaults were repulsed. East of the Menge, a counter attack by the French resulted in the recapture of part of the Pumila wood from the Germans. The Russians are advancing on the new Kovai defences on two sides and the fall of the place within a wing is predicted. the British military forces. Plainly pleasing to the Americans, they were there three days before the attack and almost for the remaining hours are twisted. Heavy artillery shots on American in certain sections of the British battle area, and fighting continued at various points on the British front, but there was no change in the situation, recording to the London war office. The Russians have resumed their Caucasus offensive and taken Manakhatum, twenty-five miles west of Esrum. FRIDAY Renewing their great offensive in northern France, the British broke in to the German second line in the Borne region along a fourmile front. The villages of Longueval, Besenthe-le-Grand and Bazentine-le-Peillot, as well as most of Ovilliers were unofficially reported captured, as were the Trouse wood and a gain of ground east of Contalmalson. In the Verdun region the Germans have so far not followed up their bombardment of the Fort Bouville region by further infantry assault. Heavy artillery fire is being continued. North of the Aiene attempted German attacks were stopped by French gunfire. The Germans along the Stokked are being reinforced from the west front. There is a halt of the Russian advance pending the arrival of artillery. The Russians are advancing south of Mamakhatam in their renewed Gencas offensive. RATURDAY The British continue to deepen the big dent in the German lines north of the Somme. After forcing the second line along a four-mile front. General Sir Douglas Halg's forces continued the attack. The Germans at one point have been pushed back to their third line of defence. This marks a British advance of four miles from the original German lines as they existed at the beginning of the offensive. Before the British sector, London reports the taking of more than 2000 Germans within the past twenty-four hours, the total since the start of the offensive now being in excess of 10,000. The French are busy at. Verden, where they have repulsed an attack near Avocourt reubdit, on the extreme left, while their artillery is actively replying to bombardments by the crown prince's guns on the east bank of the Mouse. At Apremont, attempted bombing of the Russian advance toward is still halted by desperate German resistance on the Stokhod. SUNDAY Under a blanket of fog the Germans in the region of the Somme hurried violent attacks against La Malascone and the village of Blaches, recently captured by the French, and took these positions by surprise. The French, however, immediately launched a vigorous counter attack and recaptured both places. Near Outliches, north of the river Alpine, the French stormed the German trenches, and northeast of Verdun they made considerable progress to the west and south of Fleury. At a terrific cost the Germans pierced the Russian lines near Barmo-vich, only to be hurled back by the furious counter attacks the Russians immediately launched, and in which the men who had swept through the first line defences were beaten down and made prisoners. MONDAY. Emperor William is reported to be on the German battle front in northern France. The British have captured German second line trenches along a front of 1500 yards north of the Bomme, London announces. They have also taken a trench near Poxter, strengthening their position in that region. The French have made additional gains following up their aggressive action in that sector. Russian troops in the Champagne region repulsed a German surprise attack, says the Paris war office, which announces the landing of an additional contingent of Russian troops at Breat, France, supplementing the force estimated at 25,000 sent late in April and early in May. Russian troops have captured Batut, in Turkish Armenia, by storm. --- Wooley Resigns as Director of Mint Robert W. Wooley, slated to be publicity manager of the Wilson company, and director of the United States mint ```markdown ``` KILL-LIST PLAYER ON THE 10TH AND THE MEXICAN "WAR." El Paso, Texas, July 16, 1916. My Dear Mr. Smith: I note in The Gazette of the 8th instr, an excerpt from the "New York Globe" to the effect that "it is the same Tenth that has the honor of suffering the FIRST carabines in a war which, if it occurs, will result, let us hope, in the liber- ation of Mexico from an anarchy com- parable to that which afflicted Cuba." I have seen similar statements in a number of race papers. Gen. Perahing sent an escort and the necessary motor trucks to Parra to get those bodies. They were brought to Columbus and shipped to their relatives without any fuss of feathers. The government asked Caranza for permission to get the bodies of the dead at Carrizal and he replied the government might bring them on at its own expense. An undertake was hired and sent down. He took an assistant, a tinner and six laborers, fourteen coffins, because the number of men were unaccounted for and a truck, as Carrizal is nine miles from the railroad. They found the two officers and six men buried in one grave. The seventh man was found about two miles from Carrizal buried. The officers were identified by their complexions. All were stark naked, the Mexicans having robbed them of everything they had. They even stole the aluminum tags each soldier wears around his neck for identification purposes, except one, and that soldier was the only one who could be identified. The party returned to El Paso, arriving in the night and went at once to their homes. At 10:30 next day a lone switch engine with one man aboard shunted the car to the center of the International bridge and cut the car loose and returned without notifying a single person. Some American soldiers loungeing on our side of the line went, out of curiosity, to see what it contained and peeping in saw the coffins. They reported to their officer and he telephoned to Gen. Bell. Gen. Bell ordered out the Eighth cavalry. They marched from Fort Bills, three miles away, through the main streets of the city in all the panoply of war, with colors flying and their mounted band in front followed by nine ambulances. It was a most magnificent sight to see about 1,800 mounted men marching through the streets to livey military music. Gen Bell and staff reached the bridge before they did and had an officer borrow a locomotive and bring the car to the American side. The coffins were then put in the ambulances and the march started through the streets again to the undertaker's, this time with colors trailing and playing the dead march from Chopin. Thousands and thousands of people of many nationalities saw it with hats off. It was a most impressive sight. The bodies were dressed in regulation uniforms resealed in the zinc coffins and the latter in outer wooden cases for shipment. Lieut. Adalis's body was shipped to his home in Oregon. The one soldier identified was shipped to his home in Georgia. Capt. Boyd seemed to have no relatives and his body and those of the unidentified soldiers were shipped to Arlington and buried in the national cemetery. Surely Uncle Sam has honored his dead. The only thing lacking is to send an army into the country to average their death. If the Truth ever gets into another light with Mexicans, God have mercy on their souls. FLEET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Female Embalmer PRELIMINARY CALL Hillburn, N. Y., July 15, 1916. P fellow Comrades and Fellow Citizens of Color; By the authority vested in me as president of the National Royal Rights League hereby issue this preliminary call for the sixth annual convention of said league. The matter of the exact date and place for the convention is not yet quite settled, but it is very timely and proper that there be no further delay in inviting public attention to the fact that such a convention is to be held, and within the next sixty days. NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS it has been wisely suggested in view of existing unfavorable social, civic and political-conditions confronting us as a people, that the National Equal Rights League invite and urge all of our people, in all sections of the country, to unite in a great "National Congress of Colored Americans," and for the special purpose of voicing the feelings and opinions of the race on those unfavorable conditions now surrounding us in this country; and also to decide upon the wisest and best methods for combating color segregation and all other forms of color discrimination. EXTRAORDINARY WRONGS SUFFERED. After fifty years of so-called freedom in this country, what is the prevailing condition of our Colored American population? Briefly stated it is this: Our civil rights have been rendered almost futile; we are shamefully curtailed politically; we are denied equality before the law; we are not allowed equal industrial opportunities; our property and our very lives are not at all secure; and "the black horrors of lynching" innocent Colored Americans continue unabated. While our Federal Government's indifference towards all these injustices is but little less than the nullification of our great war amendments. Throughout the southland, and to more or less extent in the north, the increasing millions of our fellow Colored Americans are being more and more reduced to the pititable condition of political serfs and social outcasts. CAN WE BE UNMOVED? If such conditions do not stir our souls and our blood, what under heaven can do it? Do not the industrial opportunities denied us, the freedom of speech and of the press not allowed, the civic and political rights taken from us, and the insecurity of property and life that surrounds us, give sufficient ground and reason for the calling of such a National Congress of Colored Americans as is herein suggested? "In this fierce era of controversy and bloodshed," can we be unmoved? While the whole world is wide awake socially and politically shall we sleep? While all other classes and races are on the verge of social and political revolutions, shall we be indifferent? Since all other groups of oppressed people are in the stir and rush of agitation, is it not high time that we should at least begin to get on the move? The south is still in the saddle at our national capital, rushing headlong with a most rockless disregard for the feelings and rights of ten millions of loyal, but oppressed Colored Americans. FLING OUR STANDARD. Therefore, let us get together in a great national congress, and fling to the whole wide world the full story of our grievances and of our earnest demands for justice and fair play. GET READY. Let all our religious, educational social and political leaders among us heed this call. Let all of our great religious organizations and lodges and benevolent societies begin now to plan to be represented in this proposed congress. By so doing we cannot fail to produce a powerful effect on the public mind that will greatly help us in our struggle for justice and freedom. This congress will be independent and wider than any present organization. Its deliberations will not be under the Equal Rights League, which will meet in conjunction. Faithfully yours, BRON GUNNER, President of the National Equal Rights League. MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alphens Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337 RESERVENCE Washington, July 31. After winning the political horizan and balancing difficulties against advantages Senator Parnes made the prediction today that the Republicans with a well organized campaign will carry the Senate in the forthcoming elections. To do this ten Democratic seats must be won. The Senator from Pennsylvania says that these ten seats at least are to be had if the Republicans will go out and fight for them. It is possible according to his forecast, that the number might be brought up to twelve. The principal States in which the struggle to regain the Senate will centre are Montana, Nevada, Indiana, West Virginia, Maryland and Missouri. To this list is added Washington, from which State there is one Progressive. THIRTY-FOUR SEATS TO BE FILLED. There are 24 seats to be filled in the elections, the normal vacancy of 32 having been augmented by the death of Senators Shively of Indiana and Burleigh of Maine. The seats are now occupied by 18 Democrats. 1 Progressive and 15 Republicans. To accomplish their purpose the Republicans must hold their present seats and gain 10 of the Democrats' places. The prediction of Senator Penrose was made apropos of a memorandum submitted to him by prominent manufacturers of the country who have been analyzing the political situation and the results of the elections of November, 1814. The manufacturers assert that from the viewpoint of the business man the 1814 elections were encouraging everywhere except in the middle Western States, where the boom in agricultural products due to the war gave the Democrats 4 Senators and cut the Republican minority down to 39 out of a total of 96. Some of these Democratic seats, the memorandum states, were won by small margins. In Colorado the Democratic plurality was 3,309. In Nevada it was 40, and in Wisconsin, 1,100. With a good working organization, the manufacturers continue, these States could have been saved to the Republicans. REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL. Taking into consideration these 1914 results and the changes in political sentiment since, the manufacturers say there is little danger of the Republicans losing any of the seats they now have. Republicans can be re-elected in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Utah, Maine, or, as they say, their re-election is "reasonably assured." Not, much concern is felt over the situation in New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wyoming, Delaware, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan and California. Q. It is asserted that in Maine, New York, New Jersey and Ohio Democratic seats will go to the Republicans. Vigorous effort must be made, according to the manufacturers, if the Republicans are to carry Montana, Nevada, Indiana, West Virginia and Washington. In Wisconsin and Tennessee, they say, there is a chance Florida, Texas and Mississippi are of course, conceded to the Democrats. To supplement the work of the national committee and the Congressional committee, the Senate Republicans are preparing to make the most of their opportunity. The Campaign Committee of five members which has consulted, with the national campaign committee, will begin active work in a day or two. Plans are now being made for the invasion of Maine. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Friday night was an hour of great pleasure with the submarine. Mr. T. W. Gibba told the fellows all about that great boat and every man was helped. The work for last Sunday with the Y. M. C. A. was of great help to all. At 9:30 A. M. the meeting for the workers was well attended and the hour was a very profitable one. The inmates of the city home (10 A. M.) enjoyed the meetings which were conducted by the committee. Four prisoners were lead to accept Christ in the city jail. Men keep at it and you will be more than paid. (10 A. M.) At 10 A. 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This keeper is said to be dying. The dead man is Isaac Nibbs, chief jailer. He was killed almost instantly. Three bullet wounds in the abdomen caused his death. The dying man is Joseph Hills. One of the gunmen is Wilson C. Ashbridge, who murdered Mabel Dumbar, a charmer girl, last January. The other How To Get One. Is Frank Murphy, alfas George Thompson, in jail for issuing fraudulent checks. Word of the shooting was sent to police headquarters by Ellis, who crawled to a telephone, although mortally wounded, and talked to the deak sergeant in charge. "This is Ellis, keeper at the jail," he said. "Two prisoners killed Hibbs, and escaped. They shot me, too." Alarms were telephoned to all the outlying districts in Camden, and the police of Philadelphia were notified to be on the lookout for any persons who resembled the two escaped convicts. "Take no chances," were the orders issued. "Shoot at sight if they make any suspicious moves." Ashbridge and his wife were arrested the next day in a hotel in Chester and taken back to Camden. SHOOTS UP FAMILY Rejected Sultor Kills Girl's Father Loved Wounds Mothers and Boy Nursing for six months his anger over being warned by her parents to cease paying attention to their daughter, Florence, fifteen years old, J. Solax, twenty-one years old, a shoe maker, of Freehold, N. J., shot and killed James H. Hopkins, mortally wounded Hopkins's wife, Sarah, and twice shot their nine-year-old son, Leslie. The slayer then went to the bathroom of the Hopkins home, and shot himself three times. He was dead when policemen ventured upstairs. Mrs. Hopkins and Leslie were hurried to the Long Branch hospital, where alight hopes are held out for the mother's recovery. Two other members of the family, Albert, eighteen years old, and Cecelia, as well as Florence, the object of Solax's attention, ran from the house and escaped the murderer's bullets. No less than ninety-one cartridges were found in Solax's pockets. About two years ago Solax, an Amarian, came to Freehold and issued a small store directly opposite the Hopkins home. He became infatuated with Florence, then only 14 years old. When Solax's attention became too prominent six months ago, Mrs. Hopkins, through the marshal, William R. Lewis, warned Solax that he must cease his attentions to the girl. Since that time he had seen little of her except as she passed his store several times daily. See Old Glory In Claude See Old Glory in Clouds. The spectacle of the American flag, depicted in its natural colors very vividly, on low, overhanging clouds, caused a sensation among superstitious people in Pottsville, Pa., many of whom considered the national emblem in the heavens to be an omen of approaching war. 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When and where was the first submarine actually used in warfare, and was a United States warship blown up by such a boat at Charleston during the civil war? Ironclad in the name given to a naval vessel wholly or partly cased with iron plates. It was given before the days of modern steel battleships. The experience of the British and French fleet before Sevastapol during the Crimean war demonstrated the need of armor for battleships. The French at once began to build five armor plated vessels, and the British followed soon after. In 1850 he belt of armor was fitted to a wooden vessel renamed La Gloire, and she was the first armor clad, warship. In June, 1850, the British government began the construction of the armor plated all iron frigate Warrior. She was the first iron warship and was completed in 1851. The Nemesis, an iron vessel, not a battleship, had been engaged in 1842 in the Chinese war. The earliest attempts at a submarinecraft took early in the seventeenth century. The earliest success which has been chronicleled was that of 1620 when a Dutch natural philosopher, Cornellia van Drebbel, built a boat which could be submerged. The first undoubted success was occurred by the American engineer Bushnell in 1775 with a turtle-like craft, worked by one man. During the war of independence a boat of this kind was submerged below the British warship Eagle, and the operator tried to attach a magazine containing fifteen pounds of gunpowder to her bottom planking. He failed in his object, but the magazine later exploded some distance from the ailing. One of the first submarines of mechanical power was the French Plongeur, built in 1843 from designs by Brun. During the civil war the Confederates built a number of cigar shaped boats, some worked by hand and some by steam, which were armed with torpedoes. They were known as Davids on the account of their size an compared with battleships. In 1804 a hand worked one attacked the Federal ship Houantonic and sank her by means of a spar torpedo, though the submarine herself was sunk in the operation. This occurred at Charleston. S. C. Please tell something about the Bulgarian language. The Bulgarian language is spoken by nearly 50,000,000 people. It belongs to the southern group of Slavic languages and shows the influence of Turkish, Albanian, Serbian and Roumanian. It has a great variety of dialects, which fall into three main groups—the southern Thracian, Rhodopian and western Macedonian. --- PAC1 SEVEN How many cities and towns in the United States have a Washington street? More than 1800. Among the larger cities that have a Washington street are Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, New York, Pittsburgh, Rochester, N. X.; St. Paul, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Indianapolis. I have read somewhere that Lord Nelson's famous signal to his fleet before going into battle was changed on him by somebody and made to read "England expects every man to do his duty" before being displayed. Is that true? According to the historical record, the signal that Nelson bolstered at the head of his fleet before meeting the enemy at the battle of Trafalgar on Oct. 21, 1855, read, "England expects that every man will do his duty." An English writer says: "It is said that the famous signal was to have been wounded. Nelson concludes that every man will do his duty, and that his own name was replaced by that of England on the suggestion of one of his officers. The use of his name was an inspiration and an appeal that would have been perfectly consistent with his tone at all times, but he agreed to the alteration with the diffidence of a man to whom self and country were one at that hour. The word 'expects' was substituted for 'confides that' because the signal officer pointed out to Nelson that the phrase 'confides that' would have to be spelled out letter by letter on a long string of fags." In less than two hours after the historic signal was hoisted Nelson received his death wound, and his last words before dying on shipboard were, "I have done my duty." Will water boil on top of Pike's peak? if not, why not? What latitude is it in which water will not boil? Water will boil anywhere on the earth's surface with sufficient heat. Please tell me what you can about the northern lights, or the aurora borealis. Aurora borealis is the name given to a luminous phenomenon occasionally seen in the north temperate zone and frequently in the polar regions. It is said to be due to the passage of electricity through the rarefied air of the arctic zone. The name "aurora borealis" was first used by Cassendi, who in 1621 observed one in France and wrote a description of it. The aurora is periodic in its manifestations, the finest displays being at intervals of sixty years and less marked ones at intervals of ten or eleven years. It is also asserted that these greater and lesser displays correspond with the increase and decrease of spots on the sun. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet Only $1.50 per month. --- SATURDAY The Sunday evening services at the First Baptist Church have greatly increased in attendance, the church being filled to its utmost capacity to witness the illustrated sermons, which grow in interest each Sunday evening. Rev. Dr. W. D Woods preached the sermon Sunday evening while the Minister, Rev. E. E. Kicks, operated the stereopicon. The illustrated sold, "Throw Out the Life Line," was sung by Mrs. Lucy Stratton, who seemed at her best. The Sunday Schools of the First Baptist Church and High Street Baptist Church will run a joint excursion to Elliston, Va., where they will have their picnic, August 4th. Mr. Henry Showatter of Third Avenue, N. W., died Sunday evening at five o'clock, after a short illness. He was a man of many years—quite 85. He had lived a sinner until nearly the end when he sent for Mr. J. Hale, a few days before the end came and Mr. Halo and Mr. Thomas C. Wright prayed read and reasoned with him of his future home, and he called-up the Lord at that remote moment. The Lord heard and answered him and he left a blessed testimony of being saved in Jesus' Blood. It is wine to seek the Lord in our youth. Mr. Showatter leaves a wife and several daughters to mourn their loss. The A. M. E. Sunlay School picnic was quite an enjoyable affair, for the children especially and to the parents who attended the picnic. Mrs Brooks of Salem Avenue and Eleventh Street, is much improved, we are glad to report. Sir Knight Wesley Brinke has been quite indisposed for eight or ten days. We hope he will soon be out. He resides on Second Street near Fifth Avenue, N.E. Rev. Dr. W. B. Brown, D. D., exporter of the First Baptist Church arrived in Roanoke, July 25, and will conduct a ten day meeting at the High Street Baptist Church. The many friends of Dr. Brown will be pleased to clasp hands with him. He will assist Rev. James H. Burke. Rev. Burke is still improving. The Fifthth Session of the Valley Baptist Association of the State of Virginia will convene at the Third Baptist Church, August 8, 1916, at 9 o'clock A M. Rev James H. Burks is the First Moderator. Mrs. Branch, the Sault of Mrs. Elia Looklair and Mrs. Bessie Curtis is in the city from Raleigh, N. C. and will spend the Summer with Mrs. Bessie J. Curtis, of 1457th Avenue N. W. Thursday evening, July 20th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Early, 51st-9th Avenue, N. E. there was a scene of gayety. A reception was given in honor of Mrs. Joe Stanfield, of Columbus, O. and Mrs. M. Barlow. A table was spread for L. Those present were Mrs. Joe Stanfield, Mrs. M. Barlow, Mrs. Early, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Kates, Mrs. Croson Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. B Hancock, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Miller of Vinton, Va. Mrs. Davis. They spent quite an enjoyable evening, partaking of the various delicacies of the season to their appetites satisfaction. Mr. J. W. Brown, of Pittsburgh, Pa. is in the city visiting his father, brother and friends. Mrs M. L. Chiles, of Richmond, Va was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs M. H. Burrell, of 51th Avenue, N. W. The Rev. L. R. Farmer, D. D. 5.11 Federal St., Bedford City, N. Va. has been conducting a series of revival meetings at the Hill Street Baptist Church, for the past week and through the present week. Last Sunday evening at three P. M., he preached a sermon which has caused much comment. The subject was "The Sun Did Rise in the West." Rev Ed. Patterson, of Pittsburgh, Pa., preached at eight o'clock at the Hill Street Baptist Church, to a very appreciative audience. He delivered the gospel message to his hearers in a very befitting manner. He made it plain. The Rev. L. R. Farner, D. D., preached Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at Blue Ridge Springs, to an appreciative congregation, at which time a rally was on and there was a collection of $101.07. The Rev. Farner seems to be accompanied by the Holy Spirit, which is the only essential to success and salvation. He seems to have struck the keynote to a grand success, both spiritually and financially. He is persuading our people to a higher moral standard of life. The services at the Hill Street Church has been largely attended each night. At night, eight-thirty, at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. preached from St. Matthew, second chapter, where Christ was before Pilate, where he was advised by his wife not have any thing to do with that just man, because of what she had suffered in a dream as regarding the case and occasion of what was being asked about what to do with Christ. BASE BALL NEWS Roanoke met the strong Brooklyn Slides of Richmond. Wednesday and after a hard-fought battle Roanoke succeeded in nosing out a victory of 8 to 2. Those who didn't have time to go out, lost the chance of seeing the prettiest game of ball that ever was played in this city by colored teams. Graham, Roanoke's new pitcher, did fine work, holding the hard-hitting Richmond men to 5 hits, while the eight men behind him fielded and hit at the right time. The manager of the Brooklyn Slides had cold feet after his defeat and cancelled the two games for Friday, as the white people used the ground on Thursday. Manager B. Wade offered all kinds of guarantees for the second game, but the Richmond manager said no, so they left for Hot Springs, Va. The two clubs seemed about evenly matched on fielding, but Roanoke out-batted them. The catching and batting of Captain Adolphus Jones was the feature of the game. He is the beat youngster in the game. Calin in center field made several wonderful catches and one perfect throw. Brooklyn's right fielder threw out a man at the plate trying to score, from second on a single. The score: Brooklyn . . . 0 1 0 1 0 1 0-2-5-2 Roanoke . . . 0 2 0 1 0 0 x-3-9-2 Mr. Louis Bourdieu jumping Mr. Louis Board's uni b 0 1-3-3-2 he without a protest. He is a food kooli AT HOTEL ANDERSON Thomas Jones, Norfork, W. Va. Bank Jones, Salem, Va.; John Fuller Danville, Va.; Mrs. Eillian Robert- son, Raleigh, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, Henry, Va.; Mr. Thurston Taylor, Cleveland, O.; Mr. Andrew Hoslin, Lynchburg, Va.; Mr. Fleming Hoyle, York, Pa.; Mr. Chas. Williams, Philadelphia, Pa. BOSTON THEATRE The manager and proprietor wish to acknowledge their grateful appreciation to the people of Roanoke for the strong support they are giving them in their effort to give them the best picture in the country and the people realize the fact that they are getting great picture service at the Boston. No one can afford to miss the big bill. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, 227 Fourth Avenue, N. W. left for Blacks burg last week with the hope of improving Mr. Davis' health. He has been slick for some time. Mrs. Carrie M. Langhorn, 220 Fourth Avenue, N. W. left for Richmond Tuesday to visit Martha C. H. Langhorn her mother, 110 W. Federal Street. Mrs. Sarah Diggs Sparrow, of Gladstone, Va. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Rose, of 912 Peach Street, N. W. a few days this week. DEATH OF EVERETTE SMITH Mr. Isabelle Smith, of 113-5th Avenue N. W left this city for New York City on the 15th and his family and many friends were greatly surprised to hear of his sudden death. His body was taken to Rocky Mount. Vs his old home for burial. He leaves a mother and sister to maintain his loss. He was 25 years old. Mr. Lloyd Mills, stenographer of the American Medical Insurance Company, and a living guest this week to her sister Mrs. Hattie K. Thornton, 21st Henry Street, N. W. Miss Willett C. Smith, Supervising Teacher in one of Richmond's Schools is visiting Mrs. Hattie K. Thornton of this city. Miss Smith is enroute West. Mrs. Namew Agnew Hill of Norfolk, Va. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Agnew, 21st-5th Avenue, N. K. She will return to Norfolk, on the 2nd, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Agnew. Mr. M. J. Stephenson a business man of Norfolk, Va. was a visitor in the city last week. With Our Advertisers It's hot here, but it is cool on Cape May, New Jersey. The Hotel Dale is the place to go First class service. Write to them today. You want a photograph. Read the advertisement Umbrella coupons will secure you one, and you can get the coupons free. Advertising in the 'Planet pays it should be kept up. Our prices are reasonable. Phone us or send us a postal card. He is still building them. We mean houses, and we refer to Mr. D J. Farrar. Have you seen the new flat erected for Mr. Robert S. Nelson on the corner of St James and Duval Street? Mr. Farrar built it. If you want your hair straightened, the Heron Medicine Company has the preparation with which to do it. See advertisement Music and art go together. That's why Mr. E. T. Pollard is giving you piano and pipe organ lessons along with instructions in crayon, pastel with instructions in crayon, pastel and oil painting. See advertisement —The Negro Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina, at Greensboro, N. C. will serve you. It is about to close its 17th annual session of its summer school for teachers, but the school proper will soon open for students. Write to Prof. Jae B Dudley, the president. Send your children there. Dr. C. S. Cowan is making a success in his quarters in the Mechanics Savings Bank Building. He has many well pleased customers. If you want prompt service, call and see him. Read his announcement. The French Art Studio does work, worthy of the best productions in France. Mr. Percie Tappin will serve you. Call and see him. The East India Hair Grower is attracting attention. Mr. S. D. Lyon of Oklahoma City guarantees the preparation. Write for information and try in. —You don't have to die in order to find out the kind of service you will get at a Price funeral. Prompt attention to all orders. If you wish to enjoy yourself, get married and be satisfied. Then you'll be sure to leave instruction as to the disposition of your remains at death. Thone Madison 577. Warerooms 212 F. Leigh Street. Both in Richmond, Va. —They all like ice cream and they all drink soda water. That is why Mr. N. Winston's place is no popular. Why not place an order for your plea. nice? The prices are reasonable and the best service is none too good for the humblest customer. Patronise Mr. Winston. —You'll need coal this winter, because it will be cold enough to have artificial heat. That's why we are carrying the advertisement of the Crump & West Coal Company. They are pioneers in the business, and will render you first class service. See advertisement. —Some business people think that they can get along without advertis- ing. So they can, but the progress will be slow. Call up and get our rates. —Rountree-Chorry Corporation has built a profitable business by deserving the confidence of the public. They strive to please, and their establishment now ranks among the best in the South. The poor man can be accommodated as well as the rich one. Read their weekly advertisements. It's been hot enough here to make one pray for sea-breezes, and that is just what is promised you at the Ocean House, Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The terms are reasonable. Go ther and enjoy yourself. —In coming to Richmond, you may want all of the comforts of home Stop with Mrs. Booker T. Leftwich. 816 N. Second Street. Richmond, Va. Her service is all right. Fine Bruscles $1,250,000 A fine of 6,000,000 marks (about $1,25,000), has been imposed upon the city of Brussels for celebrating the Belgian national festival last Friday according to the Amsterdam Echo Belge. Hear Bulgaria Wants Peace. A wireless despatch from Romer transmits Sofia advises stating that Bulgaria is carefully considering making peace, and that Premier Rosolovoff has summoned the Sobranje to discuss the situation. PRICES CUT 1-4 ON ALL GRADES OF Summer, Furniture Willow wicker, reed, rattan, Fibre, Rush, China grass and Kestrel, Hickory included. All latest 1916 designs that will afford you year round comfort and pleasure in your home. A CHANCE TO OWN FOUR SPLENDID PIECES AT THE COST OF THREE! Come in and make your selections, at once as they will go quickly at these remarkable prices. E-Z TERMS. Rountree Cherry Corp. 111-113-115 WEST BROAD FOR SALE Store and Dwelling Store and Dwelling Seven Rooms with Modern Conveniences. Most desirable stand for a Colored Drug Store and Confectionery. Now a Confectionery with Established Colored Trade. Cheap for Quick Sale. See MR. BERGER with E A CATLIN & CO. 22 North Eighth Street. Watch, Wait and Dont Be Late! For to go on the Grand Excursion With Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Sunday School MONDAY, AUGUST 28, '16 At 8:00 o'clock Sharp BOYDTON ACADEMIC AND BIBLE INSTITUTE, BOYDTON, VA. A school for both sexes of the colored race. Grammar, academic, commercial, normal and Bible courses Next session opens September 4, 1918. Send for catalogue or information. Principal J. H. Hartman, Boydton, Va. French Art Studio 534 N. Second St.—Maker of High Grade Portraits. We also make a specialty of amateur work. Photos made by appointment only. Phone Handolph Smith. Always at your service...Force rapper, proprietor. Reynold Ovelton, Manager. DR. C. S. COWAN, Dentist MECHANICS BANK BUILDING, Third and Clay Streets, Richmond Rooms 308-9.-Third Floor Phone Randolph 2876- —Hours, 9 to 1: 2 to 6 Sundays and Other Hours by Appointment. CABINETS MAY BE HAD IN OAK, MISSION OR MAHOGANY. NO. 1 HAS A POWERFUL SINGLE SPRING MOTOR AND WILL PLAY TWO 10- OR ONE 12-INCH RECORD ON A SINGLE WINDING NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED, WITH A MOTOR GUARANTEED TO. PLAY FIVE 10-INCH RECORDS ON ONE WINDING. THIS MACHINE, HAS NEEDLE CUPS SIMILAR TO THOSE IN EXPENSIVE MACHINES. TURN-TABLES 10 INCH DIAMETER. ALL METAL PARTS NICKEL PLATED AND HIGHLY POLISHED. --- This Magnificent Hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world, replaces with every modern improvement, appurative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestra daily, garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Read for booklet. Hair BECOMES STRAIGHT SOFT GLOSSY LONG By. Using HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING NEW DISCOVERY—NOT STICKY OR GUMMY It acts quickly on the Hair and Scalp. You see the kinks disappear. All your nappy, coarse, stubborn, kinky hair made straight, smooth, silky, glossy, so it can be easily combed and brushed without showing any kinks. Herolin Hair Dressing makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful, stopping dandruff and itching of the scalp and falling Hair at once. PROVE IT FOR YOURSELF. Send 15 celsis (stamps or coin) for a big car of Herolin. Agents Wanted. Write today. HEROLIN MEDICINE COMPANY, Alanta, Georgia E. T. POLLARD MUSIC AND ART. Plano and Pipe Organ Lessons Paintings in Crayon, Pastel and Oil. Illustrating and Designing A Specialty. 1400 N. 1st St. Phone Ran. ? ```markdown ``` THE PLANET. WANTED AGENTS WANTED—To represent use in handling our New Discovery—BON MARCHE HAIR GROWER and SCALP FOOD. Best on the market. Guaranteed results. Fast seller. Agents colling money. One agent in Texas sold 100 boxes in three days; another sold 16 boxes in two hours. Write at once for particulars. The MADONIA COMPANY, Lock Box 1010, Indianapolis, Indiana. WANTED—Position of Clerk. Have had long experience in the grocery business. References furnished. WILLIAM S. FOSTER, Spartanburg, S. C. LIVE AGENTS Wanted—PROTECTOR Safe at last—A new discovery—A powder that makes kerosene and gasoline non-explosive. Makes a brighter light, saves oil, no crust on wick. Purifies oil; no smell from oil. For particulars, address Andrew E. McCurdy, Marletta, Pa. WANTED—25 Men and Women to sell Sick and Accident Insurance, on commission. Apply Mechanics Bank Bldg., Room 204—2nd floor. WANTED—50 GOOD RELIABLE WOMEN to come for work as Cooks, Chambermaids, Waitresses and General Houseworkers. Good wages, good home to the right parties. Write SYLVIA L. MITCH BLL. Employment Agency. 666 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, N. J. Wanted a Deputy to work the State of Virginia for the national Fire and Ladder of Honorcy. A good inducement for a good and faithful worker. For further information $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director. FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY. CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. 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