Richmond Planet

NET EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION—GREAT THIRFTH CAMPAIGN — FIFTEEN THOUSAND THRONG CONVENTION HALL When I arrived at my temporary home Tuesday night, in Dr. Thompson's automobile, I was tired. I assisted him in placing his car in the garage. He was in good humor and a few moments later, both of us had retired. I went to my room to rest and he went to his quarters to await a summons to the bedside of some suffering patient. LATE IN RISING The next morning I was late in arriving, reaching the front porch to secure the morning's paper at about 7 o'clock. It may be interesting to state that Dr. Thompson's young son, Solomon, is becoming an adept on the violin, although the doctor asserts that he does not practice enough. I am fond of music, and with Miss Louise at the piano and "SoI" with the violin, I enjoyed myself. Mr. Thompson's home was originally in St. Louis, Mo. THE STUDENTS' GREETING. After breakfast, I went to my room and roasted. On Tuesday morning, I had visited the Lincoln High School in Kansas Cit, Kan., of which Prof. J. R. E. Lee is principal. The cordiality of the greeting astounded and pleased me. Just imagine a large auditorium filled with students, male and female, greeting you with hand-clapping followed by a college yell, and this in turn followed by silence, and you have an idea of just what kind of welcome I received. I felt like talking after that. The school orchestra rendered a selection, and I said as much in ten minutes as I ordinarily would have spoken in ten hours. MODERN SCHOOL STRUCTURES I visited the Summer High School on Wednesday at 1:30 P.M., and I spoke for half an hour. These institutions are under colleged principals and teachers and they have been brought up to a high state of efficiency. The buildings are modern. Manual training constitutes a part of the curriculum. I had decided to attend the great thrift meeting at Convention Hall. This immense structure seats 15,000 people. When I alighted from Dr. Thompson's Hudson car, I saw white people thronging the entrance. Only members of the American Banker' Association and their immediate guests were permitted to enter the doorway to the main floor. Police-officers and Committeemen were there to enforce this rule. I entered and found that the mystic button on the lapel of my coat was the "open sesame" here. I found a seat about midway of the snacious edifice, and after I began to look around, to my surprise, saw that I was seated in front of the box occupied by the leading officials of the American Banker' Association. There were vacant seats about me, but these rapidly filled, and I was lost in the town. Magnificent it all was for the hall was decorated with hunting and floral designs. At the entrance a canvas had been stretched. Electric lights, with dazzling brilliance, studded the ceiling. The two tiers of galleries were packed with a surging mass of humanity. The wealthy were there on the main floor. Ladies, elegantly gowned, formed a scene in conjunction with the ornamental surrounding of loveliness that may have been at sometime equalled, but never surpassed. Just a short distance back was the moving picture machine, and 8:20 P. M., the Convention Hall was darkened and then was portrayed "The Dollar and the Law." THE OFFICERS APPLAUDED. A humorous selection was first shown, however. Then followed scenic views of the New York offices of the American Bankers' Association. The fine, palatial quarters showed up well. As the pitures of the officers were shown, generous applause followed. In there figured General Secretary P. E. Farnsworth, Assistant Secretary W. G. Fitzwilliam, General Counsel Thomas B. Paton, Secretary of the Sayings Bank Section M. W. Harrison. The pictures were admirably staged. THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. The view of the Treasury Department was that the government should not have any idea of the future of the Treasury. The government should not have any idea of the future of the Treasury. re-double their efforts to improve it? TOLD OF THE MEETING. I was walking up to the steps of Dr. Thompson's mansion when I remembered that it was really all over I told him about the magnificent scene and then hastened to my room and gave myself up to pleasant dreams. It was Thursday morning I awoke with a start, and soon after 6 o'clock went downstairs to read the morning's papers. Dr. Thompson carried me to Convention Hall, where (Continued On 4th Page) Anniversary Celebration at Second Baptist Church. The congregation of the Second Baptist Church will celebrate the 27th Anniversary of its pastor, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, and the 70th anniversary of the church, during the week beginning with Sunday, October 22nd, and continuing through October 29, 1916. An elaborate program has been arranged for the occasion. Slater churches and the public generally, are cordially invited to come and be with us. REV. DR. JUDKINS INSTALLED Rev. R. C. Judkins was installed as pastor of the Salem Baptist Church, Jersey City, N. J., recently. The installation sermon was delivered by Rev. D. A. C. Powell, of New York. The Salem Baptist Church is indeed fortunate in securing his services. He is able, eloquent and consistent. Evangelist Skipwith In Alabama Birmingham, Ala. (Special to the Planet) - Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Rev. John W. Goodman, pastor The Rev. W. H. Skipwith, the notorious evangelist and singer, has just close successful meetings in Savannah, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. and Tuscoosa, Ga. He is now with us, and expects to remain until November 10th. The Lord is using our borer mightily in these parts. Two of the leading churches in our state have extended this great soul winner a call, out still he goes on. Very few men but what wouldn't stop for these churches, but Dr. Skipwith thinks his calling is much larger. We hope, however, that he will consider one or the other, as we would like to have such a divine as him in the state. There isn't but one Evangelist Skipwith. He would add greatly to our state and denomination. Will he accept? --- —Mr. J. H. Ridley, of Newport New, called on us. Remember the Rountree-Cherry Corporation. You can find bargains there. Call and get advantage of them. You're out of breath, but you have no need to be. The E. C. Meyer Company is carrying a large stock of goods at prices that will make you smile. (See adv.) Families are happy now. They have been patronizing. Rountree, Cherry Corporation and the bargains and easy terms have made them happy Call there, and read the advertisement. VISITORS' DAY. The Union League Business Club; of which Mr. Joseph Wooldridge is president; Mr. Jasper Logan, secretary, and Mr. Lee Holmes is chaplain, held 'Visitors' Day last Sunday, and quite a number of friends were entertained by them. Among the callers was Mr. Joseph Banks, who gave the guests a rare treat by his wonderful exhibition in ventriloquism. The afternoon was well spent and an enjoyable time was had with this young progressive club of the Southside. Departed this life Friday, October 6, 1916, at her residence, 723 W. Lodge Street, Nr. Lokta Hill, aged 30 years, mother of Nr. Brown Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa. She is survived by her son, and her daughter, Nr. Vrishtha Mishra, of Richmond, Va. Funeral services were conducted from W. I. Johnsery Chapel, Richmond, October 8, 1916, at 2 p.m. P. M. Bar, W. H. Browne, officiating, instrument of funeral ceremony. CHAS. SANDERS SHOOTS CHRISTOPHER JACKSON. Ball Through Liver. Wounded Youth at Memorial Hospital. Assailant in Jail to Await Result of Injury. "A Woman in the Case." There was great excitement last Friday night shortly after 9 o'clock when four shots, fired in rapid succession aroused the neighborhood. Christopher Jackson, who resides at 28 W. Leigh Street, in company with a young lady, was found to be shot in two places, in the leg and in the left side. The bullet in the body is said to have struck the seventh rib and glanced. IN QUICK SUCCESSION. When the couple reached Leigh Street, almost in front of No. 204 E Leigh Street, Charles Saunders walked up to Chris Jackson, and after abusing him, drew a revolver and fired. A witness states that he took a drink with Saunders a short time before, and Saunders had declared his intention to kill Jackson for going with his girl. MEDICAL HELP SUMMONED The wounded young man went into the residence of Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, 112 E. Leigh Street, from which place medical assistance was summoned. Sanders ran away from the scene of the shooting. Sanders was rooming at 114 E. Leigh Street, Gordon Johnson, who rooms at 112 E. Leigh Street, is a friend of Jackson, and it was in Johnson's room that the wounded man was examined by the surgeon. The wounded youth was carried to Memorial Hospital. The underlying cause of the shooting of Christopher Jackson by Charles Sanders on Friday night, October 6th, has not as yet been told, but enough is known to convince the most skeptical "that a woman was at the bottom of it." A telephone message was received last Tuesday morning by Editor John Mitchell, Jr., informing him that Charles Sanders had given himself up. It turned out to be Charles Sanders himself, "Mr. Mitchell," he said, "I am about to give myself up, and I want you to publish a statement in your paper for me. I am now at the Police Headquarters on Broad Street and will soon go from here to the First Police Station. I wish you would come down and see me." AT THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Editor Mitchell promised that he would do so. It was 12 o'clock when he started on his mission. Going to the Memorial Hospital, he was informed that visiting hours were at 2 P.M. He expressed his regret and asked the attendant to send his card in to the patient, Christopher Jackson. A gentleman attendant took up the card and after reading the name said, "That's all right. He can go down to see him." Going down stairs, a colored attendant pointed out the room in which Chris. Jackson was located. THE WOUNDED YOUTH There were several other patients there. On a bed in the corner, flat of his back, lay the young man sought by the editor. His face bore the expression of a sufferer. He was cheerful, however. He made the following statement: "I went down to Price's Hall with a lady and J——H——was down at Mrs. Monroe's, talking to some ladies, when I and this other girl passed. We had just come from Cardwell's, Miss S——and I having had some cream. We walked up the street, passed by Mrs. Monroe's and went into Price's Hall. DID NOT ENTER THEN. "When we got to the entrance of Price's Hall, this man Sanders saw us coming up the steps. He came out of Price's Hall and spoke. We looked in the hall and there was not enough crowd in there, at least, we did not know anybody in there and we wouldn't go in. When we came out of the hall, Sanders was standing down there talking to Mr. A. D. Price, waiting. We passed by him going towards Second Street. We ran up behind me and said, 'As soon as I get Daisy, I am going to settle all this.' ran up behind me and shot me. He shot at me five times. Three balls hit me. One went in my back, missed my heart, and went in my liver. One went through my left leg and the other one glanced my right leg. I ran to Mrs. Bowler's. They did everything they could and got a doctor. The ambulance brought me down here. DIDN'T KNOW THE REASON "I do not know why he shot me. This was not his girl. He used to go with her before she went to New York. My name is David Christopher Jackson. The surgeons got both balls by an operation. They cut me open to see if the ball had perforated my intestines. They found out that it had not." RECOVERY IN SIGHT This ended the interview. Editor Mitchell told him that the outlook for his recovery was bright. He spoke to some of the other patients. He asked Jackson, if he had seen Sanders outside of the hospital since he had been there. "I thought I saw him outside one day. Dr Moon has been outside when I said so, but he must have missed him. He said that he was going to kill me, and I thought he might try to shoot me through the window." A CALL TO THE POLICE STATION He uttered these words sadly, and Ettier Mitchell bid him good day and passed to the unlighted street on the outside, but not before thanking the attendant in charge, who had given him permission to see the dangerously wounded youth. Jackson resides at 28 W. Leigh Street. A call had come from the First Police Station before Editor Mitchell left the Planet office. The kind-hearted sergeant informed him that Charles Sanders was there and he desired to speak to him. IN A PRISON CELL. Accordingly, he left the Memorial Hospital and proceeded down Broad Street to the First Police Station. He was shown the cell occupied by Charles Sanders. He has straight black hair. He is about 5 feet 5 inches, of elm build and his complexton is very light brown. He gave his age as 38 years. Jackson is said to be 20 years of age. He recognized Editor Mitchell at once, greeted him cordially, and said: CAME FROM GEORGIA "I am from Savannah, Georgia. I came here in March, 1914. I was recommended here to Mr. T. M. Carrington by Mr. McCabe. I am 31 years of age. I will hear from the Mayor of Savannah, Captain Devant. I was formerly employed by Mr. Edwin M. Frank of West Broad Street. I have been handling automobiles since 1905. Asked as to the cause of the trouble, he replied, "It happened from gossip and threats." In reply to a query as to whether he had been by Memorial Hospital, he replied, "I have not been by Memorial Hospital. I have not been out of the house (Continued on Page Four.) REV. LUCAS RESIGNS FLUSHING, L. I. CHARGE. October 8, 1918. To the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Flushing, N. Y.—Dear Brother, and Sisters: Less than four years ago you invited me to become your pastor. I believed that the invitation was in accord with the will of God, and therefore I gladly accepted it, and undertook the work in this field. From the beginning of my pastorate up to the present time, I have endeavored to discharge my duties to the best of my knowledge and ability, and the Lord has greatly blunt us as we worked together. I found your church, as you will know, not in the best condition quaintly, and in quite a discomfurbed condition fundamentally, away from the usual routines we work. These open with the help of God, have been in a very remarkable degree, remediated, and today the financial part of the work is on a reasonably satisfactory basis, with peace, harmony and prosperity attending the work. I found here in 1913 a membership of 107. In three years and seven months seventy souls have been added, and the sum of $8,288.76 has been raised. I shall never forget your many deeds of kindness to me and my family, which deeds have helped to blind me to the good people of this field. Three times have I received calls to leave you since I came to you; one of these to teach in a great university, the other two to become pastor of large churches. All of these I have refused, feeling that my work here was not yet done. I feel, however, that the time has come for me to return to you the trust you reposed in me. I, therefore, present to you this my reservation, to take effect according to our agreement, three months from date—the second Sunday in January, 1917. I pray that the Lord's richest blessings may constantly be upon you, and that the guidance of the Holy Spirit may be yours. I beg to remain. ```markdown ``` ZIP! BIRD! BANG! GLASSES AND DISHES FLY AT CAVE WHICH REFUSED SERVICE. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Sadie C. Cole of 159 E. 29th street, proved herself worthy of being classed with those of whom we have read as heroes of bygone days, when she, alone and single handed, forced a dairy lunch room, located at 139 S. Broadway, to give her service last Monday evening. The following is the story from Mrs. Cole's own lips: I had been to the office of the chief of police on business regarding some settlement work. I came by this dairy and feeling tired, in company with Mrs. S. B Strickland, I decided I wanted a glass of buttermilk. I went in and asked for the same. The proprietor told me they did not serve it, but sold it in bottles. Seeing others being served I told him I knew better; he did He then said, "I don't serve your folks, and if I do it will cost you 50 cents. I told him I did not ask the price, and he brought me a glass and requested that I put up the 50 cents first. I told him I would not pay before I received it and then commenced to heave everything I could get my hands on, at him, including glasses, sugar bowls and everything loose, all of which struck their mark. By this time a great crowd gathered and the police arrived. They acted very courteous, they told the man they had not seen me do anything wrong and could not arrest me. They also told him that he had no right to refuse to serve people in the public place. I reiterated the stand I had taken, not to leave the place until I had been served and I was serviced paid the regulation five cents and departed. Mrs. Cole is one of our foremost citizens and one of the principal promoters of the Fifty Years of Progress held in this city about a year ago. She is prominent in church and club work. She says that she has brooded over the treatment accorded our people in this city and that she has come to the conclusion that if it costs her life that she will do something to assert the rights of a race and would willingly give her life as a sacrifice. When Mrs. Sadie Cole had made the prophetor of the dairy room come up with the right thing by being not afraid to assert her rights with rare courage, and not afraid to die, a prosperous and dignified white swifteeman walked up and congratulated her and said that he admired her stand and offered to pay for all she could drink. WANTED—A Young Man would like to form partnership with some one in the final Horde or Gossypium Business. JORDAN H. HARLY, 523 West Chag Street. NEGRO ORGANIZATION SOCIETY TO MEET IN ROANOKE. Preparations for the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Negro Organization Society, which will be held at Roanoke, Va., November 8, 9, 10 are well under way. The people of Roanoke are enthusiastic about the meeting and a strong Committee on Arrangements is at work making plans for the entertainment of those who will attend. Indications are that a large delegation of earnest, public spirited men and women will journey to Roanoke for this occasion either as individual members of the Society or as representatives of organizations. Every organization among Negroes in Virginia should send at least one representative to the Roanoke meeting and no man or woman, who is really interested in the development of the colored people in this State should fail to be present. These annual conventions of the Negro Organization Society are regarded by many as being the most insipiring meetings that the Negroes of Virginia hold, and a very large majority of the leaders in the State are making attendance upon them a part of their annual program. So far as is known every one who has attended either of the former meetings has returned to his or her home with a deep feeling of practical benefit and enthusiasm in the cause of Negro uplift. The Romoke meeting promises to be as good and as helpful as either of the former meetings. Able and distinguished men and women of both races in and out of Virginia will speak. Among those who are expected may be mentioned Dr W. D. Weatherford, International Secretary V. M. C. A., Dr James P. Faulkner Executive Secretary Kaul Foundation; Mr J. H. Montgomery, Executive Secretary Cooperative Education, Dr James P. McConnell President Radford State Normal School, Mr J. B. Plero, District Negro Grov Farm Demonstration Work, Mr Arthur D. Wright, State School Inspector, Miss Lzie L. Junkins, State Industrial Supervisor Dr J. J France, Chairman Committee on Health. A number of persons will speak upon the improvement of particular conditions in their own communities and the usual interesting reports from delegates will be heard. Dr Robert R Moten, now Principal of Tuskegee Institute and President of the Society, will deliver the principal address at the big mass meeting of both races with which the convention will close. Persons expecting to attend the meeting or organizations planning to send delegates should write to Prof T C Erwing Field Agent, State Normal School, Potenburg, Va. for any desired information. The rates for board and lodging will not exceed one dollar per day and homes will be assigned in advance and due notice given to all persons who will make request for same to the Field Agent or to Attorney A J. Oliver, 267 London avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Va., who is Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements --- SACRED CONCERT AS OF YORE a while ... continue St. Philips, Church, Sunday, Night October 2nd. Under the auspices of the Sunday School of St. Philip's church, there has been arranged one of the most attractive and inviting musical and literary programs to be rendered on Sunday evening, October 22nd, at eight o'clock by competent and pleasing artists. The occasion will be for the benefit of the piano fund. A silver offering will be lifted. Come early and secure a good seat. To miss a number on the program means much you will have lost of the musical and literary pleasure, especially provided for you. Come out and enjoy and drink in the many good things in store. St. Philip's vested choir will likewise furnish appropriate selection. See program later. . ____ No admittance, after the house is crowded, to see Bashful Appolony become the full cheated bride of Inconstant Short and Dirty, True Reformers' Hall, Friday Night, October 20, 1916. Under Auxpices of The Spartan Literary and Athletic Association. Men attired in fancy female costumes. Impersonations of noted personages, latest comic songs and dances featuring this funny production. Get a seat and search your program for new names and stants. Doors open 7 P. M., Performance starts 8 P. M. Admission to entire house, 15.coats. J. M. Dabney, Manager; L. E. Prasler, Assistant Mr. Henderson C. Vanghan, of Ravensville, Va., returned home last Wednesday, after visiting the Pair. PRICE, FIVE CENTS GOVERNOR STUART ENDORSES THE THIRD CAMPAIGN. The campaign among the colored people of this city along the lines defined by the Savings Bank Section of the American Bankers' Association has received added impetus in the reception by the committee of the following communication from Governor H. C. Stuart, who was visited a short time ago by the persons specified and asked to send "a word of cheer" to the promoters of the movement: Richmond, Va., Oct. 6, 1916. Messrs. John Mitchell, Jr., Chairman; Thos. M. Crump, M. E. Davis, Special Committee of Centennial Thrift Campaign among Colored People, 311 N. Fourth St., Richmond, Va. My Dear Sirs: My hearty approbation and good wishes are yours in the campaign of education and practical work, which you propose to conduct for the promotion of theft among the people of your race. The lesson of economy and careful and thoughtful expenditure is one sadly needed by all races in our country today. Any effort at demonstration of the fact that living within one's means is a tremendous factor in the promotion of individual happiness and community comfort, deserves the fullest measure of success. Very truly yours. H. C. STUART, Governor. Mr. Jordan's Invention. Mr. Charles Jordan, of Pittsburgh, Pa. has been awarded on a trophy protector, which promises to revolutionize the present means of locomotion. It is easily attachable to any vehicle. Mr. Jordan has received an offer from a well-established firm to make and place the invention on sale all over the country. Richmond, Va. Oct 10. Union troops her first graftion opponent of the season in Hovey Park next Saturday, at 2 P.M. At that time the sturdy eleven of St Paul Normal and Industrial Institute of Lawrenceville, Va., will essay a victory over the Unionites. The visiting team has been dubbed the toughest little machine in the South, a reputation achieved through her records of close and hard fights with big schools. Not even Hampton champions of them all, could run away with the St Paul arrogation last year. However, Union is well fortified for the aggressive terrife onslaught of her visitors. Her footfall chronicles show that never before has there been such an aggregation of clever first string recruits, as now wear the variety toes. Never store has such a well-balanced team represented the red and steel. The line is exceptionally strong on both defense and offense, while the back field is the very essence of speed and versatility. When two such strong teams clash, who dares forecast the result? Entered Into Rest. Mrs Martha Smith passed away at the residence of her daughter, Miss Matilda Williams, 17 Fell Street, Friday October 6, 1916, at 9:30 o'clock A. M. The funeral services were conducted from the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday, Oct. 8, 1916, at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Rev. T. J. King, the pastor, officiating. Mr. Richard Beervly rendered a beautiful solo, "What Are They Doing In Heaven Today?" Mrs. Smith was a member of Verona Court, No. 61, Order of Calanthe. The members were out to pay the last tribute of respect to their deceased sister. She is survived by the following children: Walker Williams, William Williams, Miss Ellen Williams and Miss Matilda Williams; one brother, Walter Brooks, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Colling. The floral tributes were beautiful and costly. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Something Extra! "Little Red Riding Hood," a beautiful operetta, at the 5th Street Baptist Church, Monday night, October 23, 1916, for the benefit of Texas Club. Mrs. M. M. Mom president: Mrs. Ida K. Mills, secretary: Miss M. E. Satterfield, manager. Attention 10 cents. My. Howard L. Vaughan, of Fortville, Va., is in the city, riding Nov. J. Andrew Bowser and Family. --- WANTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE, DIES BY GAS. Cecil H. Hamlett, about twenty three years of age, of Rocky Mount N. C. was found dead in his room 606 East Grace Street, yesterday morning. He had been suffocated by gas which escaped from the jet in back regiment on the second floor. Hamlett was not a regular boarder, according to Mrs. Allen, the landlord, but had engaged a room Tuesday night at 10 a.m. for the night's accommodation. At 1 o'clock in the morning three hours later, a stranger, giving the name of V. H. Roe, also of Rocky Mount, came up to Paterson Room at the corner of Maple and Franklin Streets and enclosed him in conversation. He told his sister was missing from home, and that he was sure she was here in Rhode Island. He asked the officer what method he should pursue to locate her. The officer called Patrishen Harry F Sweet who worked in public children from the First Policeman Sentinel a memoir of the scared Tinsel Sweet Patrishen Sweet a scorpion that the man's sister Mary Merry twenty year old was remembered by the city being born through June 1914 Hamble on Sunday from Rock Mount The officer called Roxie ringing to the interior of the hospital rock a hotel and the old police playhouse of the Hall Park and the Stamford Hall and spared the plight. TOLD FRIENDS TRAT HE WOULD MARRY GIRL Patrickman Sweet meet Rose yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the City Hall, and learned from them that her sister was in a delicate condition. Rose said that Handley had brought about his sister's unhiding. He asked the gifter to assist him in locating her Hamblet and the girl, he said left Rocky Mount on Sunday. In the meantime Hamblet had returned to Rocky Mount and told several friends that he had left the girl in a good place and would return to see her later in the way. Rose said he learned that her sister was in Richmond. After training several maternity hospitals the other called Mrs. Indre Rieke of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to see the Judge Hicks located the girl at the Virginia Home for Infant the West Clay Street. NO RECORD OF LICENSE IN It was nearly 9 o'clock yesterday morning when the officer had had the ear. In the morning the lieutenant body of Hustett had come from the room and turned over to an undertaker to be prepared for burial. Rose went at once the home and found his sister. She said that Hustett had called upon her the next previous, and had promised to secure a marriage license the following day, yesterday and return and marry her. He had already paid $50 for her care in the institution. Rose again returned to the City Hall and with Patrician Sweet invigorated the records of the Hustett Court to ascertain if Hamlett had taken out a marriage license. He had not Whether or not Rose or his sister knew that Randell was dead last night is not known. It is certain that Rose who called upon his sister late yesterday afternoon told her that he would go out and look for Randell and return when he found him. He had not returned last night. He had checked off at Stumpt's Hotel earlier in the day and did not return. POLICE FORCE THEIR WAY INTO GAS-FILLED ROOM Hamlett was found in his room about breakfast time yesterday morning. Escaping gas aroused the attention of Mrs. Allen, and she called in Patrolman Schlief. He broke in the door and found the body. Detective Sergeant Wily was called in to investigate, and he found $20 21 in Hamlett's pockets, and also a passbook on the Planters' Bank of Rocky Mount, which served to identify the young man. Captain of Detectives T. J. McMahon telegraphed to the officials of Rocky Mount, with the result that he was called over telephone in a short time. The chief of police of Rocky Mount said the young man was known there, and asked the authorities here to hold the body for further advises. J. C. Collins, an undertaker of Rocky Mount together with Herbert Hamlett, a cousin of the dead man, carried the remains back to North Carolina last night. The undertaker said that both families were well and favorably known in Nashville, N. C. Nashville, he said, was about six miles from the Rose farm. The personal effects of Cecil H. Hammell were turned over to him by Sergio Wily. Hamlett had a number of letters of recommendation from some large tobacco firms in North Carolina, addressed to any one who might desire to give him employment. He was said to be a young man of good habits and thoroughly reliable. In speaking of the case last night, Patrolian Sweet said that Rose told him that Hamlett was well able to take care of his sister. He said that he was ready to forgive Hamlett if he would marry her. He did not plan any violent action, he said, but had other here to insist upon the marriage—Richmond (Va.) Times-Democrat, Oct. 5, 1966. Talks on Banking The savings bank has been likened to a reservoir into which flow the little streams, to be assembled into one mass, out of which flows the larger stream, powerful because of its volume. The savings bank bestows its greatest benefits upon the individual and the community by this reservoir process. Scattered dollars are impatient dollars. Assembled dollars are powerful dollars. A thousand dollars divided among a thousand different men are of little consequence to the possessor or to the body as a whole, but when the thousand dollars are the property of one individual, they become of vastly more power than the sum total of the individual units. The congregated fund moves in one direction, and has a common aim, whereas the scattered dollars all have different units and aims. The beneficial work of the saving bank can be seen by a simple illustration, drawn from actual fact, and in process in saving banks every day. Let us assume that a hundred people have deposited ten dollars each in a saving bank, thereby making a fund of a thousand dollars under the control of the banker, one of the members of the banker, one of the members of a house, having the land paid for the applied to the bank for a loan of a thousand dollars and is granted the use of the money deposited by the other member of the group. The architects, the plumbers, painters, are employed and the fund begins to do their work. Each worker depends for his pay upon the saving bank, which will make advances from the time the work commences. Now the men who make advances from the time the work commences and make theumberman collects the work, wherever material is needed or is not needed, the other of this operation is felt. The bank of the money goes to labor to be spent for food, clothing shelter and equipment and all the industries that water the land of men for food and benefits. It goes from hand to hand down to the course of we have until eventually it finds the way back into the bank for a similar operation. When a bank of money becomes a bank of bonds, build a new bank with a city for effect payment, aware water parks, or the same result, follow the path the bank goes from the town that bank is in for immediate satisfaction of the wages of men as part of the war back into the town to be built with other thrift dollars to benefit the town. When it is recommended that a third savings bank in New York based on the book-teller account, one thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, be represented for millions dollars thus placed in circulation in the far far-reaching effects of the current bank will become manifest. We must thus well claim the savings to be a builder of cities for it has for a century been a building in many of the many cities and towns around the world, and to the few persons out with through the pay deposits for the cities. Every year we will build homes in a well designed street with the same design and the same style of architecture as the homes we build for the cities. We will build homes in a well designed street with the same design and the same style of architecture as the homes we build for the cities. We will build homes in a well designed street with the same design and the same style of architecture as the homes we build for the cities. We will build homes in a well designed street with the same design and the same style of architecture as the homes we build for the cities. PUTERSHURG NOTES. There is a great technological movement now being headed by former governor Mann. We hope that much good man come out of it. All of the Afro American plumbers failed to stand the test examinations which were held here a few days ago, while all of the resident white men passed with great honors. "Was the test fair to the stream that is run into the bush our knotty heads." Rev S. A. Brown of the Giffield Hartford Church, is one of the leading spells in the sociological movement that is on foot here. When colored men and women learn to think and act like white people relative to our race, and our minds become absolutely free in thought, then, and not until then, will we receive justice. Grand season of Lodge of Watch in the Owatonna A. M. E. Zinn (Church) very largely attended. The order seems to be very progressive. Many pompilion women and men were present. Mr. R. E. Harris, the real estate man, was at Sussex courthouse on business during last Tuesday. The question whether a lawyer has a right to pass the wine in a Baptist church, is a right which some of the saints in our churches fall to concede to the lawyers of this age. We should, on the 9th inst., pay our poll tax, and register, and then vote at all elections that we can according to law. The ballot carries with it freedom and justice. Hon. A. W. Harris, of Dinwiddle County, and Capt. Asle Rogers are among the few Mahone Republicans that can be seen daily passing in and about our streets. We hope in the near future to have Editor John Mitchell, Jr., to come here and speak to our people. The State Normal School opened with enrollment of 600 students with its young man, Prof. J. M Gandy, president. When the poor white man continues to cry, more laws against the Negro it is a sure sign that we are progressing here in Virginia, as elsewhere in this country. Rev. Frank Mason, of Jarrattle, Va., is in the city attending the convention of Watchmen. Suppose that the race should learn to stand together in state affairs and the people do in church affairs, would not we become a great element in this government? THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (New York Evening Mall.) The latest estimate of Anglo-French losses on the Somme discloses the appalling price which the entente is paying for its victories. The Germans say that between July 1 and September 115 the British have lost 350,000 men in killed, wounded and captured, and the French have lost 150,000, making a total of 500,000 in less than eleven weeks of fighting. Granting that the German figures may be an overestimate of enemy losses, and deducting 20 per cent. from the total on that account, the price which France and Great Britain have paid for victories is still staggering. And what do the victories amount to? The avowed object of the offensive is to drive Germany out of France and Belgium. How near have the Franco-British sacrifices come to the accomplishment of their purpose? That question is easily answered by a glance at the extent of territory which the English and French have wrested from Germany since the beginning of the great "drive." That territory is not a matter of estimate or speculation. It is exactly measurable by miles and yards. The amount is 480 square miles. And that area is just 2 per cent of the soil of France and Belgium which the Germans have with high durations, since the battle of Maastricht. At that rate of progress how many millions of lives will the Germans have to sacrifice in order to achieve their desired purpose? Can France or England pay the price? Could any four great nations pay the price? ] To be sure the Germans are born to power in this terrible skirmish but their losses are not because as are those of the France 1858 armies. The Germans are eight defensive battles, and they are calculating to a ploy the grenade of men they can afford to lose or to frustrate British or French movements. On the Somme is in all previous wars in all history, it is the attacking side that is being for more bevy than the defender could be. It is a defender's answer that the enemy is designed to reverse the fortunes of war, the Somme offensive is a failure, and the situation on the west front is practically a deadlock. A similar condition of stalemate developed on the Volkstrom and Gabelstein fronts. The extent of the failure of the Russian Air Force as a defensive force of the war can be relieved when it is remembered that after all the threat of the German Austrian fire which have laid the Russians down for the past five months the Russians have unintended in recover considerably less than 1 per cent of the territory which the Austra Germanes took from them in the aggressive offensive of last year. And the best evidence of the failure of the Russian general staff to break down Austro German resistance is to be seen in the fact that the Russian offensive after five months of terrific effort an charismatically Russian direction of life a strong military force that on both west and east fronts the allied offensive has fallen so far short of the expected results that it may be recorded as a failure. The Italian successes are too trivial to count in any general summing up of results. Rebellie the Italian region. Here the first attack of the enemy is breaching more of a habilitation than an attack. Since her entrance into the war after two years of watch for written, Romania has lost more territories than she has gained. Her communications by sea with Russia are seriously threatened by the success of Mackenzie's blows on the Biberachia Containance line. The Bologna capital is in increasing danger of a Bulgar German attack. The Austro-Italian dash into Transylvania has been stopped, and the Austro-German are already beginning a movement which offers grave possibilities for the Romanian forces in Transylvania. The indications are that in the southeastern corner of Europe the decisive battles of the war will be fought. The results of the operation so far distinctly favor the Germans, and their allies. Despite the advance of the French and the Serbarians against the extreme right of the Bulgarians, the allies have not even begun the task of driving Bulgaria out of Serbia and breaking the "bridge" between Berlin and Baghdad. They are still fighting on Greek soil, and at the present rate of progress it would take a long time to drive the Bulgarians back to the frontiers which they traced with the sword in the previous Balkan campaign. And in this instance will bring an ally to the central powers. That ally is winter, a white and severe Balkan, winter—which will be felt much more keenly by the French and English on the offensive than by the Bulgarians on the defensive. With the breakup of winter will come the real test of the Balkan campaign. And that test, unless all signs fall will also be the test of the street struggle as a whole. TALKS ON THRIFT THE CHAMPION SAVER. NO. 23 To be singled out of a thousand people presenting a plan of life that best evidences the habit of thrift as applied to good living, and awarded the first prize of $50, is a worthy honor, to be coveted by any man. This happy experience has recently befallen the Rev. W. C. Poole, of Ocean City, Md., to whom the award was made by a committee of prominent bankers and business men, in a thrift context conducted by the New York Evening World. Mr. Poole's salary for the past sixteen years has averaged, but $778.15 made from home and donations. This is about $15 a week. He has earned $200, visited appraisements, traveled throughout New England by travel, bought books and memorabilia. and give to church and charity Mr. Poele never buys on credit. He says he has saved $160 a year by buying for cash and $150 on things he didn't buy, because he couldn't pay cash. He has kept strict account of all expenditures and each year he has tried to do better with the same money. He started, thriftward, by saving a day's week and has steadily kept it cheap. He appropriates ten per cent. for church and charity and ten per cent. for the savings bank. In his letter he says: "I have never spent a dollar for tobacco, drink, theatre, movies or so-called fashionable dress, but have met the requirements of a minister in all grades of financial and social life. When I cannot get what makes me glad I am, glad of what I get—or try to be. I have more to be glad of and less to be sad of than any one I know. I have not found any one with a better, financial system although I have sought for such. The above system was largely inspired by reading the autobiography, when I was a boy, of Benjamin Franklin. The reading of this book should be required of all Americans before they are allowed to vote." It would seem impossible on so small a salary to live decently and save money, yet Mr. Poole has done it. He has kept at his plan and has succeeded, as can every one who makes up his mind to save money and adopts a definite method. His two rules, "Never buy on credit and save something every week." Are sensible and sure to accomplish wonders if consistently followed. They are worth trying out. WILL RETURN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY TO POWER. Washington, D.C., Oct. 11 In appeal to the people to retire the Republican party to power we have confidence that the record of incompetence of the present administration will make him eligible for a nomination representative Thomas S. Kennedy of Pennsylvania a settlement given elsewhere by the National Republican Conference Committee. "One year and five months of Dear oak rule found the country with industries paralyzed, the Treasury almost bankrupt, our riot over the Panama Canal surmounted wages raised the cost of Indian increased and our army landed on Mexican soil our excuse of justification" concludes the report, who last Commander-In-Chief of the Navy of Foreign Wars "Then the war in Europe. The scaled war tax appear to be merely reserves because of war others, hard something diplomatic note are written the cry goes up. The President has kept us out of war, when in fact every move he made welcomed us in the estimation of other nations. For we committed acts of war against a weaker nation. Mexico has a terrible truce with nations we knew were strong. "The weakness of our foreign policies the record of broken plight the surrender of our rights, the useless expenditure of millions and the hypocrisy of Democratic legislation in American people has been severely tested. The Wilson administration went into power proclaiming "plenty publicity" and it will leave branded as a kam show secret Cabinet radio." "The public recalls the flames of Vera Cruz and President Wilson's maneuverable act in lifting the embargo on arms that our soldiers should more death from guns furnished by assassins by permission of our government. In this socialized place more lives have been lost and more money spent than we sacrificed in the war with Spain. If we are at peace, should more than a hundred thousand of our boys be paying the price of war, taken from home and families to play the game of peace? If we have been kept from war by any magic of the President, then how does it happen that Spain, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland and Denmark, countries much nearer the European conflict than we are have been able to maintain peace? With a great flourish of trumpet and roar, "assumed control and their armies" a divided central of broken promises and unfilled pledges. The issues of this campaign are "First tariff revision by the friends of a protective tariff, and no wealth hour conversion to the idea of a tariff board can feel the people." "Sound, an Americanism which would put the United States not only first among other nations, but would protect us from forces within which would destroy the foundation of justice on which our government is founded." Third a readjustment of the fiscal affairs of the government to the cost that the people, who pay the bills, shall have some say as to the amount and methods of expenditures." Editor. Mitchell Visits Harrisburg. (Advocate Verdiet-Har仁burg, Pa.) Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. President of the Mechanician's Savings bank of Richmond, Va. spent a short time in this city an route to his home from the convention of the American Bankers' Association. Mr. Mitchell spent his time going through the Capitol and was in company with Mr. Robert J Nelson and Mr. Charles H. Jones. Mr. Nelson introduced him to the prominent officials at the capitol. He was delighted with Pennsylvania's historic capital. Mr. Mitchell is a lover of art and is a member of a number of art societies, among which is the 'Royal Society of Arts, London. He also is a member of American Bankers' Association, National Geographic Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Municipal League. SAVE THE PLANET COUPONS. WORK AND SAVE UP PLANET COUPONS AND SAVE AN UNBELIEVABLE OR A PREMIUM COUPON WITH A GOOD COUPON. THEY ARE INVESTIGATED IN THE WORK AND WANT TO WORK MORE FULLY. ALL BLOODLESS. Proceeding under the new law requiring his department to prosecute violators of the amended statute governing employment agencies. Labor Commissioner. Doherty, yesterday brought charges, against the American Labor Burau, a private agency conducting an office in the Foster Building, near Ninth and Franklin Streets, which resulted in a conviction and the imposing of a fine of $50 by Police Justice Crutchfield on the manager of the agency. The case was appaled. Complaints had been pouring into Commissioner Doherty's office from persons who charged that many of the private agencies in the city were willing the provisions of the new law requiring the reservation to return to applicants the reservation fee if no employment were provided within thirty days after enrollment. The law passed by the last Legislature to protect unemployed persons against the capacity of a few unprincipled agencies which collected fees from applicants for work without returning a service equivalent. STATE INSPECTOR APPLIES FOR POSITION. In order to procure evidence upon which to have an action in court, Commissioner Deberty delegated Miss Lillie M. Barbour, one of the department's inspectors, to apply to the American Labor Bureau for assistance in finding a position as clerk. The agency charged her a registration fee of $1 and undertook to play her After the expiration of thirty days' Miss Barbour wrote to the manager of the bureau calling attention to the fact that she had not been provided with a position within the thirty days prescribed by law, and asking if she were not entitled to a return of the fee. To this communication Miss Barbour received a reply from the agency stating that if she should need a position any time within the next two months the office would be glad to help her. The writer made no offer to return the fee. LEGALITY SAYS CONTRACT VIOLATES STATE LAW According to Commissioner Doberty the American Labor Bureau is not in the use of a contract which is in it self-a violation of the law. He explained one yesterday, executed on September 6, 1916, which, with the name of the applicant omitted, reads as follows: “I have this day employed the American Labor Bureau as my arrests to secure me a position as a laborer, and for such services I agree to pay and have paid them the sum of $1 for which they hereby agree to renferment. I further service for a period of three months unless a position should be corner-scented for me. In event the $2 Amort on Labor Bureau does not exceed in, everything me a position is said three months' time. I agree that all money said them shall be lededemably their, and forfeited to them, and the statute made in such cases and provided for the refund of the said $1 to herche waited.” The language of this contract, Counselor Diberty body, undertakes to unify the protective clause of the new law, which provides that "the care of the applicant shall not obstruct the implementation of certain provisions such licensed agency within three days after restoration; after then said licensed agency shall have with respect and return to such applicant upon demand before made therefor the full amount of the fee paid is delivered by said applicant to said licensed agency." HAS ON FILE SENIOR COM. PLAINTS AGAINST AGENCIES Commissioner Deberty said that he had on the several other other complaints against the American Labor Bureau and other agencies, which would be reached in the proper order. The conviction of Manauer J. J. Anderson yesterday was on the one charge brought by Miss Barbour. One woman, sliming herself "A widow," wrote to Commissioner Deberty yesterday concerning a certain private agency as follows: "I am a widow and have a son and daughter. My daughter applied, to him for work and paid him $1. I won't give her the money back nor my daughter. I have asked her my daughter. I have asked to go to the Police Court. I know of others from whom he took money without giving them work. You ought to see that the law regulating these places advertised in the paper. The people don't know the law." Richmond TimesDispatch, Oct. 7, 1916. The geology of mountain rocks is generally more difficult to temper than that of plains, because the rocks have been more broken and tilted about, but the geology of certain parts of Mississippi is almost as difficult as that of a mountainous region, because certain widely distributed formations bear few definite identification marks, particularly remains and impressions of plants and animals that lived at the time the deposits were formed. A peculiar sandstone, which geologists have called the Catahula sandstone, has been studied with care by G. C. Matson and E. W. Berry, of the United States Geological Survey. Department of the Interior, who have been able to identify and follow the sandstone by means of the remains of plants Among the plants found were pines, ferns, leaves of date palm, tropical myrtles, ferns and a tree closely related to the present-day Mexican and Central American nopota, from which most of the material for chewing gum is obtained. These fossil plants show that at the time the sandstone was younger ago the climate of this region was tropical and houses of canals found by other geologists and the similarity of the sand composing the sandstone tropical dune mud. IT REALLY, HAPPENED! have a similar implication. The report describing these fossil remains (Professional Paper-28 M) is purely technical. A copy may be obtained from the Director, Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. REFUSED TO WORK WITH COLORED MECHANICS (Philadelphia Tribune.) On Lancaster avenue, at the intersection of 38th and Hamilton streets, a crowd of curiosity seekers have gathered daily during the week watching colored mechanics laying pressed bricks in the front wall of a building. Of course it's no new thing to have such work done. The novelty of the affair is that it is being done by, and in such a creditable manner by colored bricklayers. Those familiar with the fact that some of the handiest structures which have in quite recent years been erected in prominent cities in the Southland, were designed and erected by colored architects and mechanics. But white people of the Northland are ignorant of this part of this history, but are more familiar with his criminal record. The general ignorance of the real efficiency and proverbial industry of the colored mechanic caused curious crowds of people to gather and look on with astonishment at the men working on the beautiful coffee under course of construction on 28th street. And yet these colored laborers did not seek the notoriety they have received. It so happened that a Mr. Engle desired to build a hand-one garage and engaged workmen to erect it. Among those who applied was a colored man by the name of Jones L. Freeman. Freeman happens to be a skillful bricklayer and makes work on pressed bricks a specialty. It so happened that Mr. Engle is a commercial business man caring very little about the color of the man, who worked for him, designing only to have work done in a good workmanlike manner. But on the morning of men demanded their overall for work, the white man saw Jones Freeman, the colored man, with trawn in hand and then these white bricklayers told the boss they would not work with him. And that boss, after being inured by the colored man that he would see to it that his work could not be for informed the white brick layers that he intended to keep the colored and the might go on. And on they did the work is pro cooling beautifully just same. On whiting the a few a few more a Tribute reporter found some white brick layers working on its side and rear walls, but all the gristle work which is under way on the front is being done by colored brick layers. In talking to Jones L. Freeman, he told the reporter that he was born and learned his trade in Concord, N.C. and he had worked for years at his trade in Tampa, Florida. EDITOR CLIFFORD'S TRIBUTE [Martinsburg, W. Va., Phiomar Press & Judge Edmund Widall Jr., of the United States District Court, with residence in Richmond, one of the greatest Juries in the South has issued an injunction against the city of Norfolk in the segregation which that place sought to impose upon the thrifty Norfolk of that prosperous Southern metropolis. This is the natural and logical thing to do, and we take plea in commending the good judge for his absolute fairness to the Negro. The colored people were prosecuted by Attorney J. Thomas and Writer W. R. Walker, and it is said that their presentation of the matter made the table capable of preemptive and calculated concession to the presiding judge. Their handling of this case is an art refutation of the offended and time-worn statement that Negro lawyers haven't the grasp of legal ideas and cannot properly interpret the law. The injunction issued by Judge Widall is permanent, and is quite likely a probable forecast of what the United States Supreme Court is going to do; with the segregation question when it finally adjudicates it will fill all of nine members passing in infiducing and having for its basic principle the obligation of the property rights of natives, with and in intense loyal Americans, with and in crime consists in possessing skins which are a little darker lined than so covering some other people. WILL NOT GO SO EAR (Martinsburg, W. Va., Pioneer Press.) It is probable that John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, President of the Mechanics Savings Bank, may be prosecuted in the United States Court. His alleged crime consists in the publication of an article in his paper wherein he have a graphic account of some imoral conduct on the part of a white man and white woman who were board a Chicanake and Ohio excursion train. Mr. Mitchell is a man of great moral strength, never count IT REALLY, HA Or all the watch dogs that ever watched. Sentinel was the most "watchingness" dog that has ever watched. That is, if you believe the statements that used to be made by his master before this happening. The master is a great Sunday School worker in Richmond and has good air-brakes on his tongue and scolds on the road of prevarication. He said that this dog was so watchful that he called him Sentinel. He watched everything from an opportunity to surprise something to eat to a chance sleep in some downy bed in the house. The master said that the re-tenuous violation of law by anybody remains white or black, and as we understand purely violation of statutory law, we don't stained believe that the Federal Government survey, will go far in its prosecution of the accused and especially are we of this belief after carefully reading the whole affair. COL. NO DENIAL. (St. Paul Appeal.) streets, have week and week paying of a have of the and have col that futures years in and me part billiar real of curious look work under root The Richmond Planet has an article headed "Major Moton's Denial" and quotes from the New York Ago, that paper's statement of the case. As a matter of fact there has been no denial by Major Moton of the charges as stated in the public press. The Appeal agrees with the Clovard Gazette that the Age evidently means well, but that Major Moton is fully able to speak for himself. The Appeal believes that if he is not guilty as charged, Major Moton ought to reply to the open letter of the Crisis and issue a signed statement repudiating the reports sent out by the Associated Press. The spirit of manhood in the principal of Tuskegee, is of more importance to the colored people than a billion dollars' worth of beautiful buildings. Whereabouts of Relatives Wanted. Wanted: To find the relatives of one John Hover or Hoover, who was found dead in a house in Phillipsburg, N. J., Sunday night, September 17, 1816. It is reported that he has a sister living in Richmond, Va. Address Roy E. P. Diggs, 37 N. Green Street, Easton, Pa. GERMANS STRIKE ON SOMME Violent Fighting Follows Attempt to Check French Advance. Vigilant fighting has been in progress on the Somme north of Ravenshoe and south of Hampines, the London war station in France. The French curtain of fire and machine guns were effective in clearing German attacks to which no fright from St. Pierre had been made in this region. The French war officer says that the Germans were still back with heavy loss. Beguine in now only two miles behind the British advance line, S.1 divers sharing in Smalley's attack speak of their ammunition at hiding them close to crossing a field of sugar beets. They had at last fought a way out of the defensive zone created by the shell fire into a reddish-white peaants hitherto in warlike order and evacuated them in sunny when the bat Ue fright it a warrior. New Jersey Lifes Quarantine. The New Jersey State Department of health lifted the quarantine which has been in force since the break of the infantile epidemic. Children may now enter or leave New Jersey say at will. We Give PERSONAL ATTENTION to Every Job No Matter How Small Our Printers Do Thorough Work THE NEW YORK TIMES As a result whenever a job leave our office it is a perfect product. GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER , HAPPENED! he was good insurance against burglaries and that he felt sorry for the first one that met him after nightfall. Sentinal always became victorious at night. The other night a daring burglar stole in the master's house. The master was sleeping peacefully, secure in the prowess of Bentley. The burglar crept smoothly through the house, seeing what he could find in the way of body. The only witness to what happened, the burglar, Amyrthus, the joint owner for the master's room, told his servant he saw all of a burglary notorious land. The man was all of things mutilated and dead. With DOG WAS BENTLY TOW Overland Red By Harry Herbert Knibbs Copyright, 1914, by Heughton Mifflin Co. OVERLAND RED, despite his outward regeneration, was Overland red still, only a little more so. His overwhelming apparel accounted his peculiarities, his humorous gestures, his silent self-consciousness. But there was something big, forceful and wholesouled a sort of the man, something that attracted despite his incongruities. Young Dr. Marshall studied him, citing his memory for a name. Presently he turned to his wife, "What was Billy's partner's name—the miner? I've forgotten." "A Mr. Summers, I believe. Yes, I'm sure. Jack Summers Billy called him in his letters." "Just a minute," said she doctor, turbulent to Overland, who sat, huge limbed, ambling, red eyebagged, happy. "Pardon me. You said Mr. Jack Summers, I believe. Do you happen to know a Mr. Whitthrop, Billy Winthrop?" "Me? What, Billy? Billy Winthrop? Say, this me? I finished a whole lot of gasoline south up that grade, but I don't feel dizzy. Billy Winthrop? Why?" - And his explanation subsided as he asked cautiously, "Did you know him?" "I am his sister," said Anne Marshall. Overland was dumfounded. "His sister," he muttered, "the one he writ to in New York. Huh! Yes; me and Billy's partners." "Is he's be better?" asked Anne bestatting. "Better," Say, lady, excuse me if I tell you he's gettin' so blame frisky that he's got me wared. Why, I bet him settin' on a rock catchin' a sandwich with one hand and shootin' holes in all the tins in sight with the other. "So long, Rob." he hollered as I lilt out with the burrs to cross the ranges. "So long, and don't let your feet alp!" And pout goes the 45 that he was juggling, and another thir can pass over. He takes a bite from the sandwich, and then pounces the gum again, and another thir blies the dust, jesst as free and easy as if he wasn't keepin' guard over thirty of forty thousand dollars' worth of gold dust and trouble, and jesst as if he didn't get no lungs at all." Overland Real was concluding last yarn, a most amusing account of "the night the Plumber boys shot up Abilene." It was exactly 2 o'clock by Dr. Macaillah's watch. "Both my guns was choked up with burnt powder. I reached down and borrowed two guns off a gent what wasn't usin' his jest then. Next day I was elected sheriff unanimous. They were seven of us left standin'. That was back in '76. Overland yawned and stood up. "The boys are all asleep now," said Walter Stone. "We have plenty of room here. You'll not object to taking one of the guest rooms as you find it. I'm sure." "For better or for worse, as the pote says." And Overland grinned. "But I got to put that little chaffer to roost somewhere." "That's so." "I'll go wake him up." And Overland strode to the racing car. The "chaffer" had departed for parts un'known. "I guess he was scared at that last grade," said Overland, returning to the house. "He's gone. He must a' been scared to beat it back down the road afoot." "Perhaps he has gone to the atables," said Stone. "Well, we'll take care of you here. You can see Collie in the morning." Overland, closing the door of the spacious, cool guest room, glanced about curiously. What was it made the place seem so different from even the most expensive hotel suite? The furniture was very plain. The decorations were soft toned and simple. "It's because the rose girl's here, I guess," he bolloquished. "Now, this kind of a root would just suit Billy, but it makes me feel like walkin' on eggs. This here grazin' is too good for me." He undressed slowly, folding his unaccustomed garments with great care. He placed his automatic pistol on the chair by the bed. Then he crept beneath the sheds, forgetting to turn out the light. "Huh! Gettin' absent minded like the old professor what picked up a hairbrush instead of a lookin' glass to see if he needed sharin'. He was damn' near scared to death to see how his board was grown." And Overland cluckled as he turned out the laden. He could not go to sleep at once. He masked the desert night—the spaces and the sails, "I left here in a harry mans," he mattered. "'Boy; three years ago. Then I was kiddin' Collie about, tequila nik palamamam. Now I got him—get 'em on, by thunder! Don't know as I feel any better in the hurry! And I can't show 'em to no help. What's the good of harry 'em to simply know? But I am hawk but you get the helpless in the quiet A Red Episode. 0 cariciss-like, just like I was raised to it. They pamphilim cost $4 a leg. Some class!" And he drifted to sleep. After breakfast, Dr. Marshall, who had taken a fancy to Overland, strolled with him over to the bunk house. Most of the men were on the range. Collie was assembling bits and bridles, saddles, clutchs and spurs to complete an equipment for the proposed camping trip in the hills. He was astounded at Overland's appearance. However, he had absorbed western ideals rapidly. He was sincerely glad, overjoyed to see his old friend, but, he showed little of it in voice and manner. He shook hands with a brief "How, Red!" and went on with his work. Dr. Marshall, after expressing interest in the equipment, excused himself and wandered over to the corrals, where he admired the horses. "Where did you get 'em?" queried Collie, adjusting the length of a pair of stirrup leathers. "These?" And Overland spread his coattails and ruffled. "Why, out of the old Mofave. Dug 'em up with a little pick and shoved." "You said in your letter you found the claim." "Unhh. Almost fell over it before I did, though. We never found the other things by the track. New tie. No mark. Say, that Billy Winthrop I writ about is the brother of them folks stayin' here! What do you think?" "Wish I was out there with you fellows," said Collie. "You're doin' pretty good right here, kildo. The labs don't think you're the worst that ever came up, and I expect the ladies can put up with havey' you on the same munch by the way they talk. Got a boss of your own yet?" "Nope. I got my eye on one, though Say, Red, this is the best place to work. The boss is fine. I'm getting forty a month now and sayin' it. The boys are all right too. Brand Williams, the foreman". "Brand who". "Williams. He came from Wyoming". "Well, this here's gettin' like a story and not like real life!" Why, I know old Brand in the old days when a boss and a gun was about all a guy needed to set up housekeeping. We was pals. So he's foreman here. eh? Well, you follow his trait close about cattle or houses and you'll win out". "I been doing that," said Collie. "The other day he told me to keep my eye on one of the boys. Sheat Sanders he's called. Kind of funny. I don't know anything about Sam dors." "Well, you bank on it. Stack'em up chin high on it. Collie, if Brand says that. He knows something; or he would never talk. Brand is a particular friend of yours." "You bet." "Well, tie to him. What he says is better than fine gold as the poke says. I reckon source: gold suits me better outside of poetry. How does the Saunders inset' wear his clothes?" "He's kind of fame in one arm and berry he comes now. You can see for yourself. The one on that plinth." As Saunders rode past the two men he turned in his saddle. Despite Overland's finery he recognized him at once. Overland's gaze never left the other's hands. "Mornin'," said Overland, nodding. "Alm't you grazin' pretty far this side of Gophertown?" "Who the deuce are you talkin' to?" Saunders asked venomously, and his eyes narrowed. Overland grinned and carelessly shifted the lapel of his coat, from beneath which peeped the butt of his automatic pistol. Collie felt his scalp tightening. There was something tense and suggestive in the air. "I'm talkin' to a fella that ought to know better than to get sassy to me," said Overland, "or to cut my trull like that." Saunders role on. "Seen him before?" asked Collie. "Yep. Twice—over the end of a gun. He come visitin' me and Billy at a water hole out in the dry spot. We got to exchangin' opinions. Two of mine he didn't forget. I guess." "Saunders is branded above the el bows on both arua," said Collie. "He's been shot up pretty, bad." "You don't tell. Wonder how that happened. Mebby he was practise'n the double roll and got careless. Now, I wonder!" "He's one of the 'bunch?' said Colle, suddenly awake to the situation "Come on over to the bunk house, where we can talk. Red. I'll introduce you regular to Silent." "All right. Here, you walk on the other side. I'm left handed when I shake with him." But Saunders was not at the bunk house. Instead he had ridden on down to the gate and out upon the Moon stone trail. He had become acquainted with Deputy Tenlew. He would make things interesting for the ones who had winged him out in the desert. Anne Marshall had stopped from the porch to the living room. Ouyland was alone with Leona. Boring her quick THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA M. C. "A feller ought to know better than to get sassy to me," said Overland. ly, his easy banter gone, his blue eyes intense, untroubled, magnetic, he drew a deep breath. "They're waiting for me down the canyon about now," he said, and his tone explained his speech. Louise frowned slightly, studying his face. "That is unfortunate just now," she said slowly. "Or most any time for the other fellin'," responded Overland cheerfully. The girl gazed at the toe of her slipper. "I know you didn't speak because you were afraid. What do you intend?" "If I ain't oversteepin' the rules in intrudin' you - why, I was gold! to say: 'Miss Lachichel, wouldn't you like to take a little baggie in the Guzzzuh, nice and slow. She awaits easy rallin' if you don't rein her too strong." "I don't know," said Lemo pensively. "Your car can only hold two?" "Yes, man!" "I could run away and leave Mrs. Marshall. Of course you would go on after after we were in the valley. How could I hold it?" "That's so, since I have 1 Overland, with some safety, pretending he had not thought of that contingency." "Course, we could ride down ahead with a plane less. You see, the sheriff point and Sailors." "Samuel's on the Sanders?" "Uhh. Samuel's not friends exactly. I should be able to tell the Tender that I am up here." "You are sure?" "Yes, noses. I don't make no mistakes about it." "Then one of our taxes has gone to get the debt, to pay you and you "Takes a good piece in that. He worth getting paid to be your guest." "I did not intend to down for the mail. Boyer needs over-song." "So does the old man miss. It's quiet how she lives when she isn't born worried every day." "I did not intend to write would come to come to the dinner. I ask her." And Loe was to the living room. Coffee who had been. Writing again loudly from the cellar. Coffee near the yard to the vaults. He was dressed for riding and he had a dog. Overlapping with the vaulted. You little blond. He said when your Loe Cindy's home got a pet just got the old dress to the press. You're not techni to get in a house and get paged. I asked. I asked to down the Moustine time. Stopped the Guzm with one hand and said in a bunch of noises to the writer. Wrote my message. No reply. Louise was very happy to be able to bring her son to school and lay down beside her. Her eyes were disheveled. She looked sad. She had a sick boy on her bed. She was overweight and could not sleep properly. He did not wish to sleep with Louise and Neil to support that the bed broke. Louise was very sad. "Or maybe a bed will break." And Louise felt at home in the child's plan. "And have to look at the bill for me again as soon as possible." "No, Aunt Louise." And Collee departed for the countryside wonderingly. Overland, she was too much for him. They had him been allowed Collee to take him to school at the valley level with the bed broken. After lunch, Collee proceeded to riding skirt and boots. "Mr. Simmons is going to take me for a ride in the new car." she said. "Don't worry, alright. He is going to drive slowly. He finds that he has to leave unexpectedly." "But how will you come back?" queired Anne. "Collie has gone ahead with a spurry pony. Goodbye, mum!" "I can't thank you enough for all that you have done for him. I am so glad he well and strong again. We never could imagine him. Goodby, and tell him he must come over and see us right away." "As Collie rode down the last pitch, leading the restive Sarko, Dick Tenlow stepped from the brush. "Morning, Collie. Out for a little pace?" "Shouldn't wonder, Dick." "Horses are lookin' good. Feed good on the hills yet?" "Pretty good." "I hear you got company up to the Moonstone?" "Yep. Eastern folks, doctor and his wife." And Collie looked the deputy hard in the eye. "Oh, that was their machine I heard coughin' up the canyon last night, eh?" "I didn't ask them about that." replied Collie. "You're improvin' since you first come into these bills," said Tenlow, with some amusement. "I'm holdin' down a better job than I did then," said Collie good naturedly. "Well, I ain't. I'm holdin' the same job, which you will recollect. It ain't much of a job, but it's good to request that anyone you're leadin'." "What your kiddo about it?" "Straight goods," said I to you, ing for Sarko's refusal "just hand you end of that the rope." "I guess not, Dick You're on the wrong trail. What do you think I am? "Same as I always thought." "Then you want to change your opinion of me," said Colle, reallinguishing the tie rope. "I ain't breaking the law but you are going to hear more about this." "I'll risk that, You can ride right along, preto." "And you keep Sarko's I guess not I'll stick." "You can't throw no bluff this morning," said Tenlow. "You got the horse, but I don't leave here without him," said Colle stubbornly. And there was an underlying assurance about Colle's attitude that peopleup the deputy, who was satfied that the led horse was for Overland Red's use. (TO BE CONTINUED.) COST OF LIVING GOES HIGHER Flour Prices Exceed Any Since Civil War and Potatoes Soar. Marked increase in the cost of living is shown in the rising tendency of food-stuff prices on October 1, according to reports to the department of agriculture. With four further than at any time since the civil war, due principally to the shortage of the wheat crop, the cost of potatoes has united for the same reason. Most with continue to advance, with prices being paid producers of most agricultural products over 19th butter are so well off. Man of Fifty Stricken With Paralysis Michael Mackenzie, fifty years old of Shenan, Pa., was found suffering from a heart attack. He fled paralyzed from the waist down. U-Boot Ships Three Ships in Arctic. 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To and From Written and Recorded [ Bn 30 1 75 15 15 15 27 27 1 [ Bn 30 1 75 15 15 12 40 29 ] [ 8 40 40 1 75 15 15 15 25 25 1 [ Bn 30 1 75 15 15 25 29 ] [ 12 01 01 1 75 15 15 15 27 27 1 [ Bn 30 1 75 15 15 12 35 ] [ 8 20 20 ] Berkshire Accenture Ltd. day 17 25 AM work days, 14 25 PM work days, 11 25 AM daily, 11 25 AM friday, 11 25 AM work days, 14 20 AM, 19 25 AM, 19 25 AM friday, 19 25 AM work days, 17 20 AM, 6 10 PM, 6 10 AM, 5 42 PM *Bent St. Re. * *Brad R. She * *Hopping of I Do * *Ted She. Bead I be drown. Chezile in effect Jan. 3, 1916) Lose, Dut Brest Station, Richmond, FIB N° 101 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 1:00 P.M. FOR LYNCHING AND THE WEST: A. M., V.30 A.M., 9:00 P.M., 9:00 P.M. Local to Crewe, 6:30 P.M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: 11:40 A.M., 6:30 P.M., 9:00 P.M., 11:30 P.M., the West, 15 A.M., 18:30 P.M., 19:00 P.M., ***1:40 P.M., 9:17 P.M., 9:08 P.M. Daily except Sunday ***Daily except Sunday W. O. BATEON, G. P. A. Rensley, C. H. Hoseley, D. P. A. Richmond, W. 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It will be to your interest to send for a copy. --- The Champion Magazine is the name of the latest venture in the magazine department. The cover page is artistically designed, and the matter published of the highest attest most interesting order. It begins life with every prospect of success as its advertising pairage seems to be of the best. Mr. Fanny Jackson predictor with Miss Layton May Worth Mr. Baxter Husson and Miss Carly Crawford as editors and Miss Layton Fanny Jackson business manager. The offices are at 4774 S. State Street Chicago, Illinois. AN INDEPENDENT METHODS CHRGOL Bry Nason P. Gustafson of Los Angeles, California, has the unique distinction of having held a spit from the First A.M. E Church of that city and he has refused to obey the mandates of Restore Punks, who presides over that district. We heard him state his case when we were in California last year, but we did not believe that he would go so far as to sequent developments have shown he would go. He had a lead following them, and the sympathetic of other denominations were with him. When colored folks be are used in religious controversies, they will go the limit. Who believed, though, that he would establish an independent church? What does it all mean? Hereof reeve men of his children have sought an asylum in a Baptist church, where the independence of the body is generally recognized, but in this instance it has. Grace has also their Mother's First Church on the own ground, and he is now about to erect a hard one structure. We regret to learn that this courthouse has been found to be necessary. The Court is a brilliant, elegant public orator, and his desertion of the A. M. E. Church cannot fail to do harm to that great organization in southern California. As is usual in such cases he and his followers are raising money and are proceeding with Good work. It looks as though any adjustment of the difficulty is out of the question and any effort at a reconciliation is now too late. The First A. M. E. Church was one of the largest and most influential bodies in southern California. You may say what you will, but in this "muck of the woods" the wind is blowing in the direction of the colored people. The elements antagonistic to our people have had their day. The folly of the course pursued by them is apparent, and some of our boat people have been induced to seek homes elsewhere. The Richmond (Va) Times Dispatch, in its issue of the 4th faint, says: "Small wonder Councilman English was 'disagusted' by the picayunish objections which greeted his resolution to permit the free use of the City Auditorium for a charity concert. We undertake to say a large proportion of Richmond's intelligent and public-spirited citizenship, which perceives the animus of the opposition, shares Mr. English's emotion. It has been customary to remit the rental of $15 when the Auditorium is to be used to advance a charitable or patriotic purpose of general public interest. The erection of a Negro pavilion at Memorial Hospital is a public need at once great and obvious. "Objections to the remission of the rental could not prevent the use of the Auditorium, if that was their intent, because it was always certain the small amount of money involved would be supplied, as in fact it has been supplied. These objections have served, however, to place the majority of the Common Council in an unenviable position. This is plain talk; and it shows that the city's vital interests are to be put above public politics and above private objections. The Times-Dispatch con A well-equipped Negro hospital is a vital necessity here in Richmond. White citizens, when they survey the situation with an impartial eye, never fail to be convinced they themselves are deeply concerned. Surely it is to Richmond's advantage that the life and health of the Negroes, who form so large a part of the city's laboring population and who are so essential to the city's growth and prosperity, be protected and conserved. White families are in touch with Negro families every day. Practical to the whole servant class in colored. Negress prepare our food, wait on our tables, nurse our children, launder our clothes, run our elevators, deliver our groceries and other merchandise from the shops and in a thousand different ways minister to our comfort. In a thousand different ways, however, if they are ravaged by disease, they manage our happiness. Ordinary instincts of self-preservation demand we provide hospital facilities for their adequate care. Could a more forceful presentation of the facts be submitted to writing? We believe not. This newspaper continues: "But there is something more to be considered. States farther south have suffered much this year from an exodus of Negro laborers to Northern cities and Virginia has not wholly ceased. There are Southern cities where unskilled labor can hardly be obliterated, at a heavy premium. We need all the labor of the kind we now have, and more. We shall not keep what we have unless we do the Negro justice. "These institutions are elementals. Portions for Rhumb and Rhumbland and Rhumbland are the exhibition that was shown in the Council chamber on Tuesday evening is not representative of Rhumbland's spirit, but it only a little less reprobable on that account. It was official at any time and all labor to have to pay for it from a position which is where it unfolded." They have to walk in the mudstreet. We have not returned from the Mobile West and all along the lines of the railroad colored men are now taking the place of the freighters who all once held the jobs. The Empire is taking a long stride in the right direction. PUBLISHER WRIGHTS PREDICT MENT It appears that the fraternity which has so long existed in the publication affairs of the A.M.E. Church is still in evidence in the Philadelphia Cave. The Rev. Dr. in the case of the Disciple seems to be of the opinion that it is up against a hopeful proposal and that its effort to place that publication upon its feet is deemed to failure. We have always been of the opinion that the fact that this great Church of a centralized form of government that would make the addition which it portrays impossible I says. "When Brutus tabled Cassar, the Great General, with an army which he possessed the distance of Cassar's "Tithe of Brutus" "And art thou Brutus at one of my assesments? For Cassar had taken Brutus's friend and entrusted him with Cassar's life. So to us there has been only one despairment and when it came upon us we could more easily understand the heart of the disappointment of Cassar "The plank the drowning Book Concerns to keep alive on is the butler and Hymn Book. If we cannot call 12,000 of these we shall all draw. We shall disgrace ourselves before the generous creditors. But just as we were getting on our plank, along comes one comfortably seated in the well built boat and endeavors to snatch our plank from us, and laugh at us drown and one we called friend." "The Sunday School Union has a monopoly on Sunday school literature. No other department sells this literature. A profit of thousands of dollars is made off of it. Why should the Sunday School Union sell the discipline? For no other reason than to give the last blow to the man who it down: "Just as the Sunday school literature belongs to the Union, the Discipline and Hymn Book belong to the Book Concern and have belonged to it for nearly 100 years." "The Discipline plainly states that the Hymnal and Discipline are to be published by the Book Concern, and the Sunday School Union" has no moral right and no legal right to print and sell them, and during the last quadrennium ceased to print and sell, and during this quadrennium did not advertise to sell until the Book Concern was in the position of the man on the plank. "We don't mind dying half as much as we do having our friend administer the last blow. We don't mind drowning half as much as having our friend descend from his comfort to snatch the plank from under us and clap his hands and shout as we go down. If the Wilson Company, or Mason-Jones Company, or some white firm not of our Church, not even of our race had endeavored to snatch the plank from under our drowning body, we would have called it race prejudice, but when our friend, our fellow department, does that, by what name shall we call it? "Does our Christian relation mean anything, or shall we surrender all Christian principle for the sake of ambiition to be known as the boss of the Church, and the 'layman's giant'? Does not our connectional loyalty deterior us; even if we have no respect for our brother's need? Can a Christian descend to the depths of robbing a sick man, just because he gives signs of convulsing, and strike him while he is down? Can he? Can he?" This emphasizes what we had previously claimed; that the Church should assume the indebtedness of the publishing house and give Borrow Waiotry "a clean sheet" and permit him to have an opportunity to turn over to the Church the profits accruing from the business until the assumed indebtedness had been wiped out. But, we had forgotten—this is the Methodist' business, and what has a "hard-shell" Baptist to do with it? We have made the comment and we offer apologies. SHIP'S CREW STILL MISSING U. S. Destroyers Seek Victims of German Raid. THE U-BOAT HAS VANISHED Over Fifty Men Are Adrift in Small Boats, Without Adequate Food or Clothing. The crew of the British freight steamship Kingstonian, missing since Sunday when its members abandoned their ship at the order of the trading German submarine in the waters off Nantucket Shoal lightship, has not been heard from. Eleven torpedo boat destroyers are in the vicinity of the lightship to continue the search. No further report of the submarine or submarines which are involved in steamships Sunday on the transatlantic line that rounds the lightship, came to hand. There has been no trace of the submarine since its last victim went to the bottom. Sunday night. Search for the missing crew, said to number more than fifty men, was halted after reports that some of them had been found later was off-clotly dented. As the man had been afloat more than thirty six hours in open boats, probably without to d or adequate clothing, the anxiety of the destroyer fleet to find them has become more intense, especially as the weather was ever more cold. It was reported that the sea in the vicinity of the shipship was strewn with the wreckage of the ship torpeded on Sunday. Since midnight Sunday nothing has been heard of the U.S. While the number of vessels known to have been sunk in Sunday's fiery still stands at 11, the Nunjab's shipship strikes to its belief that at least nine went down in spite of the testimony to the contrary, American naval officers believe the wholesale raid was the work of one submarine. Rear Admiral Albert Glaves, commanding the top deck destroyer Suffolk, which has done such remarkable work in the war, said the report of all other officers apologize to the host of their serviles in one raid only was conceived. The opinion would seem to be based out by statements of the officers that the submarine had made business on hand than the ship took care of once, and was closed to request one stealthship to turn the war with another was being put out of commission. Lieutenant Commander Miller, of the destroyer Duxson, who saw the destruction of the Stripes, said he was positive only one submarable was in the vicinity at the time. Rear Admiral A. M. Knight, commandant of the station, affirmed with this I has up for consideration several statements from persons who saw what they believed to be a German supply ship lying to be the submarine which sank the Stophane. These come from officers, sailors and passengers. That such a "mother" ship could have escaped from a German port to accompany a submarine flotilla is doubted in navy circles, but that one might have been killed in a port on the North American or South American coast that admit is possible. Of this possibility Washington has taken cognizance. Just what steps have been taken by the entente allied patrol fleet to check further ravages on their shipping is not known. The British naval officials in Canada would not amplify their previous statement that every necessary means had been taken. For all that the general public knew, the U-53 might either be on her way to the eastward to seek once more to penetrate mine fields and hostile nots, to get back to her home port of Wilhelmshaven, or might make her appearance soon off the Chesapeake capes, where she might find more rich prizes. STRANGLES:SCHOOL GIRL Blayer Uses N. Y. Child's Bookstrap to Murder Her. Strangled with her own bookstrap, Tullie Brown, an eleven-year-old schoolgirl, was found dead in the cellar of a Monroe street tenement on the lower East Side, New York. The girl failed to return from school. The only else the police have was furnished by an uncle of the girl. He reported that last Thursday he saw a strange man purchasing candy for the child as a street near the school she attended. The police say they have a good description of the strang Obie Insurance Jumps Lloyds double insurance rates on Atlantic shipping. U-boat activity of the American coast is given as thy season. Fall Kills Tree Surgeon. Joseph H. Emmart, of Bethlehem. Pn. a tree surgeon, fall thirty feet and suffered a fractured small which quickly resulted in his death. the main sessions were to be held that day and the next. hundreds of bankers had gathered. A DRILLIANT SCENE. The place looked like a national convention hall. The banner bearing the names of all the states in the Union were there. I found "Virginia." Taking a seat, I waited for the opening exercises and when the religious exercises were being conducted, I arrose with the rest of my colleagues, and with bowed head, listened to the appeal made by the divine to "a throne of grace." PRESIDENT LYNCH'S REPORT. It will not do to be too specific in an account of this kind. Suffice it to say, that with the conclusion of these exercises came the report of the officers President James K. Lynch welded the gavel with that grace, skill and familiarity that pleased the Association. His very able address awakened applause. He reported a membership of 16,916. The report of General Secretary Fred E. Farworth showed that the actual gain in new members during the past year was 1,422. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The report of Treasurer E. M. Wing showed that the total receipt during the past year were $200,878.21. The cash balance in, hand was $202,222. Hon. John Skelton Williams, Controller of the Currency, addressed the National Bank Section on Wednesday. His remarks awakened a sharp report on Thursday, when a treaker took a sharp tissue with bitmarks and charged it with indictment politics in the finance affairs. DID NOT ADDRESS THEM Mr. Williams did not have the opportunity to address the American Bankers' Association, and for some reason did not appear at any of its sessions. That body, however, adopted a resolution in favor of the abolition of the office of Controller of Currency. The Association went on record also in opposition to the establishment of branch banks by the national banks. When 12:20 P. M. came I filled out to, and went up to the General Y M C A. MR. FRANKLIN'S OFFICE I visited the printer office of Mr C A Franklin who was formerly loca- ted in Denver Colorado. He was conquering himself now to job work. He was the picture of health. He is married now and does well. JOHN MITCHELL, JR FREDERICKSBURG, VA. NOTES. Frederick's bark, Va., Oct. 11 - A beautiful autumn wedding took place at the residence of Mrs Irisella Tyler, 203 E. Street October 4, 1916. The contracting parties being Mrs Olive Rhihe Wheeler, a graduate of F N I Institute, and Mr Charence E Brooks. Promptly at N. back, to the strains of Wonder's wedding march, played by Mrs M. E Tyler, the groom, attired in a suit of black broad cloth, with his best man, Mr Warren W. Lee, marched into the parlor, then followed the bride with her matron of honor, Mrs Rosa K Brown. They were met at the altar by Rev W L. Ransome, who solemnly and impressively made them man and wife. The bride was attired in a beautiful white silk creation overull and carried a large bouquet of bride roses. Her matron of honor was attired in cream silk with gatsby trimming, and carried pink roses. After the ceremony, a delightful reception was given. The bride and groom left amid the shower of rice on best wishes for Thousand Islands Niagara Falls and Newark, N. J. The presents were numerous and costly. Mrs. Sallie Jackson, wife of Mr. Mount Jackson died last week after being conduited by Rev. J. C. Diamond. Mr. Vision Soranance has accepted the position as head waiter at the Wittmann Anne Hotel. Miss Nana White of Richmond who has been visiting, Rev. E. W. Brown and family at Tannenhackock Va. spent Monay night at the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Lee Miss White returned to Richmond Tuesday. Miss Mary M. Pussoil and Dorothy K. Almon late graduate of E. N. Institute has accepted schools in the upper part of Spotsylvania County NORFOLK WTNESSES A GREAT FOOTBALL GAME. Norfolk, Va. (Special to the Planet) —On Tuesday, October 10, 1916, the football lovers of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., witnessed one of the greatest games of the season, when "The West High School" met the Norfolk "Monarcha," known all over Virginia. George Braye, of the former "Monarcha" was a member of the squad. The game was a tight one, and when Buck, of the High School, made the first touch, down, the Monarcha rovers lost all hope, when Braye the football wonder was put into operation, just in time to tie the score. Brown, Buck, Edwards and Rhodes (formerly of Hampton), won credit to themselves and school while the Monarchs had Braye, Lamb and Bowden (known for his reputation he made while quarter on V. N. & I. I. '14 and '15), to do credit for them Attorney Walter L. Davis of Howard referred. Many games with Virginia and North Carolina institutions have been scheduled with West High School for this season. Moores, Arthur Ferguson, of Rancho, and G. W. Theman, of Petersburg, were in the city this week and were entertained by many schoolmates and friends. Mr. Ferguson is well known in this city. He was the guest of Milda Vera Land. (Los Angeles, Cal., Eagle—Sept. 30.) On last Sunday at the site of their new church edifice, corner of 16th and Paloma Streets, in the presence of more than 1,000 persons was enacted the solemn and impressive ceremony of "ground breaking" thus bringing to a reality the consumption of the movement which brought into existence in this city the First Independent Church of Grotlet. Everything was carried out in a highly creditable manner and the members and friends of this body are deserving of the highest credit for this auspicious occasion. Seated on the platform on this his story-making occasion were Rev. E. W Kinchen, who acted as Master of Ceremonies; the Rev. Doctor H. D Prowd, speaker of the day; Bishop Phillips of the C. M. E. church; Rev. A. Lively, of the New Hope Baptist church; Rev. E. E. Lightner, of the Congregational church; Rev. Ander son of the C. M. E. church; Deacon Allen, of the Second Baptist church; the pastor, Dr. N. P. Greggs; the choir, trustees, officers, and many other notables in the religious life of this city. The program began at 3 o'clock P. M., with singing by the choir, after which the pastor introduced the Rev. E. W. Kinchen as Master of Deacon Aller of the Second Baptist church. Rev. E. E. Lightner read the scripture lesson for the Ceremonies, after which the divine blessing was prayed for by occasion Miss Louvenia Hickman then delivered the address of welcome. Her splendid effort was indeed a brilliant one and the church is to be congratulated in having among its flock such talent as they have. After singing by the choir, Dr. H. D Prowd, the speaker of the day, was introduced. Now, the good Dr. Prowd furnished much food for thought in his very appropriate discourse on this occasion as he in his own limitable manner showed the grander of those who build houses of worship. There are no edifices to compare. His address was interspersed with humor and wit and the vast audience appreciated every word of the same. At the conclusion of his address, the Jt Rev. Bishop Phillips was presented to the audience by the pastor. So they just must have a bishop to add grace and dignity to the occasion, was the salty of Dr. Greggs. Dr Anderson, pastor of the C M F church, offered prayer, invoking the divine blessing incident to the breaking of the ground, after which Rev N P Greggis the pastor, with a large pick in his hands, by shattering the same drop into the ground, was the first one to break the ground. Other officers followed in turn, the trustees, deaconses, etc. Master Charles Rotand the volunteer member, called the first shovel of earth, and was followed by members and friends of the church, who had been prayed with miniature shovels for the occasion. THE COLLECTION The collection was fitted in a novel way. A huge iron kettle was suspended in the old fashioned way, and the word was passed to keep the pot boiling, and by this means an offering of more than $500.00 was received. The benediction was announced, and thus ended the ground breaking exercises for the First Independent church. The idea of the Kettle Collection which was novel in every way, and the little spades carried by the lady trustees and deadhesses was conceived in the fertile beginn of Mrs J. H Shackford, who is an inspiration to her sister workers at all times, because of her quick wit and natural adaptability. HISTORY OF THE FIRST INDEP PENDENT CHURCH The church was organized October 3rd, 1915, by about fifty members formerly of the First A M E church, and Rev N P Gragg was chosen as the pastor of the same. They have met since that time in Old Fellows' Hall, and at other churches on special occasions. In this time they have raised more than $6,000.00 and gained a membership in the neighborhood of 450 members. The new office at Paloma and 18th will cost about $12,000.00. The officers of the church are: Geo A. Beaures clerk; Mrs. H. E. Prentice treasurer; Trustee Board; J. H. Shockleford chairman; P. H. Crumb; G. W. Whittley; J. H. Prentice; T. J. Hooper; C. J. Smith; Mrs. Nannie Loving; Addie Hooker and P. J. Alexander; N. P. Greggs pastor; Deaconses; Meodias - Maggie Whitley, chairman; Mrs. Alexander, vice-chairman; Mrs. Biggs secretary; Mrs. Shackleford, treasurer; and Meodias Hooper, Wright, Moore, Pool, Harris, Motley, Anderson, and Evans; Auxiliary Deaconses: Mrs. Colton, Mrs. Folix, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Boardley, Mrs. Pettles, Mrs. Petetle. We are the largest manicure salon in oklahoma women's hair, and we provide information on goods we are used for and the book show style for colored hair in the behind hair dressing. Every virgin woman should have one. We guarantee every article we sell or money refunded. All hair will positively stand coaxing and waking the same way we STRANGESTUFFING CODES of gold braun, with extra heavy back, almost the best and most serviceable mode, fully guaranteed. With each speech we sell it to each woman we give her one free. Our order for the stampless braun today. Furnished @ Onsay. A FIXED BLADE WITH A HEAVY BLADE. This blade is used for cutting hard materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. It is also used for cutting metal and plastic. The blade is made of high-quality steel and has a durable design. It is easy to clean and maintain. Female Embalmer The meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Literary last Friday night was a good one; and the members enjoyed the special address by Mr. C. L. Anderson. The class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson had some new members last Saturday and all were helped by the explanation which was given by Dr. W. H. Stokes. You and your friend are invited to come. Last Sunday, was a day of plenty work. At 9:30 A. M., Committeeman J. C. Young conducted the meeting for the workers and every man was happy. Committeeman B. L. Allen conducted the meeting for the boys at the Y. M. C. A. (4 P. M.) and a very interesting hour was spent with the boys in the Bible. Every boy took an active part. Mothers, we thank you. Send your boys again. Rev. W. B. Dall gave the men a very timely address (5:30 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. Subject: "And They Had a Mind to Work." The hour was a live one. The Reverend will not be forgotten very soon. At 10 A. M. the committees did some special work in the city home and the city jail. All were helped. The Y. M. C. A. Night School is now open and is proving to be of great service to the community. Come! Come to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today (4 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. Bring a man or a woman. Be on time. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. At 9:30 A. M., all workers are invited to the meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers, send your boys to the special meeting for boys at the Y. M. C. A (4 P. M.) Committeeman C. B. Gaston will conduct the meeting. Women and men are invited to the lecture by Dr. R. V. Peyton, Monday, Oct. 16th, 8:30 P. M., at the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church. For the benefit of the church and Y. M. C. A., under the auspices of the Brigade 12 and the Y. M. C. A. Lawyer J. Thomas Howin will introduce the speaker. Subject: "Our Duty To Ourselfs Musie by the choir of the church. Admison on a silver offering at the door. Let everybody come. Every home is asked to have special Sunday, Oct. 15th, 5:30 P. M. Director Rescue C Mitchell will address the men of the city at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Nelson G Booker will sing special solos. Free for all men. Be on time and bring the other man. --- STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT. CIRCULATION ETC. REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912. Of The Planet, published weekly a Richmond, Va., for April 1, 1916 State of Virginia, County of Hampshire Before me, a notary public, in and for the State and county aforesaid personally appeared John Mitchell Jr. who having duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor of the Richmond Planet and that the follower is to the best of his knowledge and belief, a trust statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation, etc. of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 442, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Name of Publisher, John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va.; Editor, John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va.; Managing Editor, John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va.; Business Manager, John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va. 2. That the owners are (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock) John Mitchell, Jr. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are: (If there are none so state.) None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owner's stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that the said two MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus 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. parkhouses contain documents bracting admits their knowledge and belief as to circumstances and con- ditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear on the books of the company as tru- sees, hold stock and securities in capacity other than that of a bona- fide owner; and this affaint has no reason to believe that any other per- son, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the sale stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. S sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of September, 1916. ALBERT V. NORRELL, JR. Notary Public My commission expires Nov. 21, '19. CHARLES SANDERS BHOOTS CHRISTOPHER JACKSON. (Continued From 1st Page) since Saturday at fifteen minutes to eight o'clock in the morning. HIS HAND INJURED. "I injured my hand working on the generator of the boss' car, and I was having it treated. I could have remained where I was much longer without being, found. Please say to the public, that, being a citizen, I am sorry to have been regarded as an outlaw, as to have the public school guarded and also private homes. I shot him. In five minutes afterwards, he pulled off his scarf-plim and ring and pulled a .38 calibre, automatic from his boom. He tried to get it out, but there was no chance for him. SANDERS' MESSAGE. "Maybe, if I wore a professional whist player or a crap-shooter, I would be thought more of around the bunch among some of the people in Jackson Ward. I shot Chris. Jackson in self-defense, and I feel justified in shooting him." Editor Mitchell asked him if he had secured counsel. He intimated that his employer who is an attorney, would defend him. Editor Mitchell cautioned him about talking, although he was of the opinion that he had not made any statement that would injure him. NO SCHOOL TRAINING Incidentally, Sanders stated that he had never had the benefit of a school training. He had always kept the resolver with which he shot Jackson, in his room. It was of a cheap make, and here the label of "Firearms Company." He could produce it at the proper time. He had fired on Jackson to protect himself. He asked for a match to light a cigarette that he was smoking. In this cell was an iron couch with no mattress. A tiny wash-busin was in the corner, and the regulation toilet in the other corner. HOME TRAINING Editor Mitchell had come from Jackson, in a hospital, and then to Sanders, in a prison cell. "If you had come and talked with me," he said, "before this happened, you would not have been here today." He passed out, where he engaged in conversation the kind hearted servant and another police officer. "It is all in the raiding" he said. "The old people taught the children good manners and brought them up religion by t respect everybody, but people in this day and do not do this and all kinds of crime is the result." AT THE PLANET OFFICE The current had recollections of his black mammies, and he told about her, after which the Editor vaulted on Broad Street hill and a short time afterwards was again in the Planet Office. SPECIAL NOTICE TO COLORED RAILROAD EMPLOYEES. In order to secure all the benefits under the eight hour bill passed by Congress Saturday Sept. 3, 1916, a colored Brotherhood of Firemen, Brakesmen and Train Porters is now in course of being organized. To perfect this organization it is absolutely imperative that the name of each and every man engaged in either of the mentioned occupations be forwarded to the National Headquarters, 1863, 7th, St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Full information of all particulars will be furnished upon receipt of name and address. E. R. Balther, Secv. 1858, 7th, St., N. W. Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` --- FOR THE LOVE OF MUD - NO-1 DON'T WANT TO BUY A COOK BOOK SAY- IVE JUST GIVEN A BOOK AGENT THE SLIP- IM GONNA DUCK RIGHT DOWN THIS STREET - WHEN HE COMES ALONG YOU TELL HIM IVE GONE DOWN THE NEXT ONE THAT OLD MAN SAID THIS WAS THE STREET ITS A WISE BOOK-AGENT THAT GETS ME NOW AND ALSO WHEN EATING PEAS—HOW TO ANOID CUTTING THE MOUTH—AND OTHER FEATURES SATURDAY.....OCT. 14, 1916 ROANOKE NOTES Roanoke, Va., October 6.—Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable columns to speak a few words of the Mount Olive Grand Lodge and its Grand Communication of the 23rd grand setting. They met in this city on the third of this month and they slipped in and thought to have a big time in their clouded movement, but soon found themselves in the hands of the F. A. A. M. of the State of Virginia and jurisdiction. They found out that their bogus, so-called Masons, could not turn out. We wish them to understand that the Freemasonry of the present day is Grand Lodge Masonry. The Grand Lodges, of which there are to be but one in each political jurisdiction, are the source seat and center of the power of the Order. We us Free and A. M. understand that on the 24th day of June, 1717, four lodges of working Masons, all that then existed in the south of England, met at the Appletree Tavern, (Convent Garden, in the city of London and formed the first Grand Lodge of F. A. A. M. and this was the first beginning of Free Masonry and from that Lodge we obtained our Charter, granted to our Most Worshipful brother at Boston, Mass., Orn Prince Hall, W. M., Thomas Sanders, Boston Smith, and there is no other Charter under the Heaven, but ours. We received this warrant by a petition made by Col. Gates, Brigadier General from England and Masonry has no national compact. She has no boundary, for it is bounded on the East by the rising Sun and on the West by the going down of the same, and on the South by the sun dulal of high meridian, on the North by the Esquilmaux, and from center to circumference. I want to ask a question. Should, or is it law that Masons meet in a church or any ground floor to confer degrees? I thought that a church was a place for worship. They thought they could make a big parade, but when the Grand Master and one of the ex-D.G.M. of the jurisdiction and a 33rd degree and sent a gummons to them not to turn out under no condition without a permit from the Hon. Mayor of the city of Hoanoke, they got uneasy and told their followers that the band could not get there. But that was not it. They were stopped by the legitimate Masons of Virginia and jurisdiction and the people ought to know it. Abo Lincoln said that you could fool all the people some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all the time. So I hope those who wish to become Masons to become Free Masons. It is a moral institution, established by virtuous men. We hope we have said enough to convince all who are going wrong to come and go with us. We will make the men and make the ladies in the Eastern Star. Ex-D.G.M. of the F.A.A.M. Mr. Lewis Wright, of Seventh avenue, received the sad intelligence from his son, who left Roanoke a few days ago to enter on his third years studies, that the boys' building at Kittrell was burned down Monday night, October 9, 1916. It appears that misfortune has become the lot or Kittrell College. We hope that Kittrell will soon properly secure his buildings against fire. The people of Mt. Zion A. M. F. Church had the pleasure of having, at eleven, o'clock, Rev. J. J. Benjamin, of Bell Haven to fill their pulpit. He used as a text, Death 54:10. For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from those, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saftb the Lord that hath mercy on thee. All who heard this wonderful divine were forced by his persuasive appeal and application to see that above all, God's kindness to the children of man. Many who heard him complimented the beautiful manner in which he delivered the message to his hearers. There seems to be a bright future before this young prolate and man of God. With the endorsement of such men as Rev. Geo. C. Taylor, D. D., the Spirit to guide Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers the way, there is nothing that can hinder. The Educational Congress of the African Methodist Episcopal Churches of Virginia met at Roanoke, Va., October 3-4-5, at M. Zion A. M. E. Church. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D., Bishop of Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina was present and his wife attended the session of the Conference through the entire session and took leave for their home Thursday night on the midnight train. The Congress was very interesting and very profitable to all who attended the exercises. The welcome address by the Hon. Mayor Charles M. Browne, was very timely and very delightful to listen to the cultured remarks made to our distinguished guest by our Hon. Mayor. Mr. R. H. Angel made the welcome address on behalf of the citizens. Mr. Jacob L. Reid made the welcome address on behalf of busi-ness and professional men generally, white Dr. R. J. Boland made the welcome address on the part of the Church in the unique manner in which is very characteristic of the Doctor. After the addresses, solos, duets and quartets, bonediction by Right Rev. Bishop J. Albert Johnson the audience descended to the lecture room below, where a very sunstuous banquet was served by the committee of arrangements. The Gatinsboro Cooperative and Mercantile Co., corner of Galinsboro and Fourth avenues, whose books have been open to the public for the purpose of subscribing for stock in this company at $5.00 per share, will be closed Monday night, October 16. Anyone desiring to purchase stock thereafter, it will be furnished at $5.00 per share. It will pay to purchase before Monday night, October 16. Done by order of the Manager and Board of Directors. Mr. John Cooper, of Lynchburg avenue was reproted critically ill, yesterday evening. Today it was reported that he was much improved which was very gratifying to the family and community of Roanoke. Mr. Cooper is among the oldest citizens of our community, yet he has been very active until very recently. We hope for him a speedy recovery to active health. Mr. Cooper is the Gatier of Dr. J. Cooper. Joseph Smith Roberson, 214 Ninth Avenue, N. E. died Tuesday morning October 16, at 6:15. He had been sick some two or three months, but not cured to bed. Arrangements for the funeral will be given out later today. Mr. Albert Evans has charge of the body. His establishment is on Commonwealth avenue, in the Reformers Hall. Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, of 211 Madison avenue, N. E. gave a dinner party in honor of her nephew, Mr. Oscar Holland, who left for Kittrell College. Kittrell, N. C. Parties present: Miss H. H. Traynham, Rev J. J. Benjamin, of Bell Haven, Va. There were three in the party and they seemed to have enjoyed the occasion in the highest degree. Mrs. Dickerson is one who understands how to make it pleasant for old and young. Her association is usually with both old and young, being a great worker for the St. Luke or orientation in this State. Rev. A. J. J. Nottingham, ex-pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Churches of Roanoke, was in the city attending the Educational Congress. By request of the pastor, Rev. George C. Taylor, B. D., he remained over Sunday and preached for the Rev. J. H. Burgs and his people of the Hint High Baptist Church, at 11 Church Sunday morning. He preached to a large and appreciative audience, listened to the great preacher and Christian gentleman, who had served the people faithfully in past years, from while service a handsome sum was taken up in finance for the Church. At night Rev. Nottingham preached to the people of Mr. Zyon A. M. E. church to a packed audience, at which time a very rich discourse was delivered by, the prelate, who certainly lifted his audience to a higher spiritual standard of observation of the great good we obtain by trusting in the Lord for all future good. There was a collection raised, amounting to $50.40 for the A. M. E. Church at Rocky Mount, Va., which is in distress. The Mission Church, on Tenth street and Norfolk avenue presented $11, making a total of $61.40 as a donation from Ehonezer A. M. E. Church. The people of Roanoke would be pleased to have the law. A. J. Nottingham returned to the city again whenever occasion arises and encourage the people of the city generally as he really does whenever he speaks to men. Mr. Robert Jeffres, of Eighth avenue, fell on the show ground last Saturday and was taken home and since which time he has remained quite ill up to this writing. Mr. Jeffres has been in poor health for several months. The citizens of Roanoke meet in mass meeting on October 9th to formulate and effect the ways and means of entertaining the Negro Organization Society, which will come to our city. The meeting promises to be a very grand affair. Financial headquarters are at the office of Hon. Jacob L. Reid, 28 Fourth avenue, in the Cosmopolitan Building. Mr. David Fultz, or Tenth avenue, spent the Sunday before last in Hollins, Va. Mr and Mrs. Fultz and family visited their father and mother and old friends where they enjoyed a pleasant day. Madison Stanfield and his friend, Joe, expect to make The Planet grow, for we are both hustling as we go. Madison Stanfield and J. C. Dugger are on the road. The receipts of finance from the Educational Congress amounted to $922.00. TWELVE SHOT IN STRIKE RIOT Pitched Battle Follows Disorder at Bayonne. Police Raid Union Hall and 55 Rifles odily in the fast qi pulled down about a fence around a number of loft their work. Police reserves w scene by automobile chines arrived son opened fire. The p shots, and for about bullets new. The took to their heels, in a few minutes or ers. No arrests we Previously, a m strikers had attacka ska, a contractor, in ond street, and be Mrs. Jennie Hyton and husband spent Sunday, September 21th in Kingstown, Va., visiting their uncle and aunt. They were highly entertained and reports they would be delighted to return again in the near future. They reside on Eighth avenue, N. W. Mr. Willis C. Banks and Mr. Bannister Milliner went to the mountain for a little hunt last Thursday and they succeeded in bagging two groundhogs and four squirrels. Not so bad for two amateurs. For first-class service at all hours call at G. W. Simpson, 600 Gajnsboro avenue, N. W. Let Joseph C. Dugger or M. Stanfield supply you with the Journal and Guide each Saturday. Keep abreast with the times. Dr. A. G. Davis, of Charlotte, N. C., a recent graduate of Howard University of Dentistry is the guest of proof, and Mrs. E. W. Dendris, 121 Third avenue, N. W. Mrs. John Saunders, of Martinsville was the guest of Mrs. Green Penn, on her return from Ingleside Seminary, where she entered her niece, Miss Laura Harris. Mrs. Dowey Day, who has been living at Kingsport, Tennessee, sometimes stopped in the city to see his people, he was caroused to Richmond, Va. Miss Lottie Hale left for Kittrell College, N. C. We wish Miss Hale a successful term. Mr. William Hale returned to the city Wednesday, after spending the Summer in Hartford, Conn. He says that Roanoke looks good to him. Mrs. Cora Watkins Perry, of Bristol, Teen, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watkins, of Lofe Third avenue, N. W. She will return Saturday. The lecture at St. Paul M. E. Church Friday night was largely attended. The lecture room was crowded to hear Rev. J. S. Hatcher of the John Brown Memorial A. M. E. Church, of Norfolk, Va. After the opening, a solo was rendered by Mr. Oscar Holland; recitation, Rev. J. M. Bean; duet, Rev Hatcher and Miss Eunia Mitter, then Rev Hatcher and Miss H.-J. Traymph sang "I Cannot Drift," after which Dr. Hatcher began his lecture on "How to Get Married and Stick." His talk was interesting from the beginning and was much enjoyed by the large crowd. Miss Carrie Wynn and Mr. Frank Wynn, of Lynchburg are the guest of J. E. Holland. 120 Third avenue. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Walter W. Booker, 200 Third avenue, N. W. and left a fine bouncing boy. Mrs. Mary C. Jones, of 231 Ninth Avenue was called to the bed side of her mother, Mrs. Anna Jones, of Plainsburg, Va., who has been sick for quite a while. She is improving we are glad to announce. Renatek has a shutt factory in full blast for colored people. They occupy the lower floor of the Harth Hall and have 25 machines running and export to add 25 more as soon as they can secure enough help. They want at least 25 women and girls at once. Apply at the factory or see Mr. or Mrs. D. W. Harth. This is a good opportunity for the colored women and girls to learn to make shirts. The reporter was politely carried through this factory. The output is fifty dozen shirts a day, when in full force. The factory is under the management of Mr. J. R. Clark and son Lynch Woman for Shooting Man. A colored woman, named Connelly whose son is charged with killing white farmer after a quarrel, which she took part, was taken from the jail at Leary, Ga., some time the day night and Lynch, Ga., reports reaching A. Joy, the body was riddled with bullet holes, is under arrest. A Russian torpedist destroyer sank two German submarines after the submarine's attacked the Russian wireless station at Sepnavolak on the Marmon coast according to information from Petrgrad. Several persons were killed by the gunfire of the submarines. TWELVE SHOT IN STRIKE RIOT Pitched Battle Follows Disorder at Bayonne. Police Raid Union Hall and 55 Rifles and 55 Swords Are Seized—3000 Men Refuse to Work. Four policemen were shot in a battle with striking employees of the Tidewater Oil Company, at Bayonne, N. J., after they had been attacked by a mob. They returned the fire and eight of the strikers were wounded, four of them so seriously they may die. None of the policemen was dangerously wounded. 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Nelson, of the Department of Mines was John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va., said to be the foremost colored banker in the nation. Mr. Mitchell was returning home from a meeting of the American Bankers' Association, of which he is a member, and stopped over to see the captol. He is also a member of prominent art and science societies in this and other countries and prominent in the National Municipal League. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY. Virginia Union University opened its session with a large attendance of students. Exercises were held last Thursday morning at 11:15 o'clock. President G. R. Hovey presided. Abla addresses to the students were delivered by Dr. J. T. Mastin. Secretary, State Board of Charities, Rev. Dr. Rlogler. President Hartshorn Memorial College and John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics Savings Bank. The students were enthusiastic. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to locate the relatives of Mr. Clay McKee. He died in Omaha, Nebraska. Address F. Harris, 2730 R Street, Omaha, Neb. --- ```markdown ``` RUMANIANS NOW IN BULGARIA MAY EVACUATE FORTRESSES A Great Battle is Raging in the Dobrudja Region—Teutons. Admit Retreat in Transylvania. Fighting is in progress upon Bulgarian soil for the first time since the war began. A Rumanian army swept across the Danube near Rushtok, and not only carried hostiles into Kartli, Fortin and's domain, but also imbitating the rear of Field Marshal von Mackenson's forces which invaded Rushtoka by the way of Dobrudja. "A great battle is progressing in the Dobrudja district," the Petroglov of or response of the local lieutenant, wired. An unidentified report from Rome to the White House, that a Mackenzie has ordered the evacuation of the Dresden fortresses of Silesia and Turin, recently captured by the Teton, Hancock and Turkish forces. The Berlin war crimes committee that Anzio was held in Munich had destroyed the port town bridge across the Dresden in the year of the Rumanian war, which it had inflicted have crossed the river and divided Bukarest. Official at the impoundment was Berlin. Berlin that was inflicted by the Transvaal war has crossed the river and divided Bukarest. Fogara had been drawn out of the impoundment or Rumanian war. Rumanian infantry strike may have a powerful and offensive operation in the Italian army to compiling the HEL garlante to weaken the army which is operating against the allied in Macedonia. This counter attack affords the results of the German army in Transylvania, and may impel the German and Austro-Hungarian armies to send reinforcements to prevent a drive into the heart of Helsinki. An alliance by the Romanian army into Helsinki moves the line of communication between the central empires and Turkey, both Germany and Austria, and with their military operations of the past year that they regard as vital, and are determined to lead it open all at once. It is believed by military experts in London that the army of German Bultarians and Turks under von Musselen must take up a new position a once to meet the Romans, well I will mean at least intend for the conqueror of Siberia. TRAIN KILLS THREE Laborers Run Down While Walking Track at Conahohocken. Three men, laborers, engaged in loading cars, were instantly killed by an express train on the Philadelphia & Reading railway, a half mile south of Conahohocken, Pa. A fourth was so badly injured that he is likely to die. The dead are: Frank Sternwsk John Carnoski and Charles Lindahl bage, all of Conahohocken. The injured man is Joseph Wajar of Conahocken. All of the four men were employed at the plant of the Alan Wood Iron and Steel company. They had been engaged in loading cars in front of the company's plant, which is situated at rectly on the railroad track, and were walking along the ties when the train appeared. The men for some reason failed to see the train. The three who were killed were tossed almost a hundred feet by the locomotive. Wajar, the injured man, received only a glancing blow, and was pushed to one side. He was removed to St. Timothy's hospital Manayunk, and according to physical clans, has a slight chance to recover Restore Kidnapped Girl. A hunt for Lorine Merriman, nine years old, kidnapped from the home of her aunt, Mrs. Lucile Overman, at Indianapolis, four years ago, which extended twice across the continent endow when the girl was returned to Indianapolis from Grand Forks, B. C. The child had been left in Canada by a woman supposed to have been the girl's mother. Big Roller Mill Burns Fire destroyed the roller mills and downtown elevator of the New Richmond Roller Mills company at New Richmond, Wis., causing a loss of $250,000. The fire is believed to have originated in the basement from a hot box in the maidery. The entire loss is covered by insurance. Hold Doctor in Death of Patient Charged with performing an ill operation that brought about the death of Miss Maryann Datty, nineteen years old. Dr. Connison of Par on bear Wilko's-Barre, Pa., was placed us der arrest and held in bail for court School Girl Dies of Paralysis. Miss Grace Straughn, aged sixteen years, whose dune is in Sharpstown was stricken with infantile paralysis Friday after leaving school at Wor- town, N. J., and died Saturday. The schools have been closed two weeks. Bank President Dead at Harrisburg. James Bratty, seventy five ye- old, president of the First Natio- nial bank of Harrisburg, passed in failure. Greek Calbloat Quilt. The cabinet of Premier Kalgerv- ponlos has relinquished itsording to an Athens despatched. 28 KILLED AKD 99 INJURED Many Houses Were Burned and Damaged in the City—Crew of One Airship Perishes in Flames of Craft. Fifteen of the biggest newest type of Zeppelins, built especially by Germany for an attack on land, took part in the greatest air raid that England has had to wreak since the beginning of the war. Three of the super Zeppelins managed to reach London and dropped bombs into the southern and north-eastern alliances of the city killing twenty civilians and injuring ninety-three. Two of the three soldiers were were brought down in Excavation after being driven to the canal. One reported to the captain to troop by bombs dropped on the great bag of the airship, and to water, fell in the hands, and was wounding in the. The officer was shot at with a nail after taking off. The crew of twenty two of the officers were taken prisoner. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` A. "Take a lot of a color, we're bring to shown for it," says "I've worked both time already." My son said he's the one of them to tell the one of them to the other. "I've been to the new two years before I'm going to the new one of the new one." The leading member of the great fleet of Wapen was the first reported on the war where he was killed in action. Wapen was killed in action on the battlefield in which he was wounded. He was killed in action separated from his pilot and for the safety of the aircraft committed to recover the wounds. Naturally the copilot was aware of their position and only then took off the air ships reached the battlefield. It was more than an hour after they were first reported that the air ships lowered over the vital and leaden to drop bombs. As the first tamer was driven off the course toward the new coast, so he be traced to the sound of hurrying shells as the buttresses, once after another, shot at him. It falls over river saw a great burst of them over the Easley line and then the rear glare she shot suddenly down. The report that the big Zappellii had fallen was given out to the crowd in the street and was received with outlast excitement. Twenty-five like horses were born by London, according to early reports, as a result of fire started by bomb explosions. In other districts it is reported that cottages and churches have been damaged. The full story of the raid, however, is not available. Bull Killa Box Russell Nichols, of goodville, Pa. was killed by a bull at the Glen Mills Reform school, near Media, Pa. The animal crushed the hoy against the side of a stall in a stable. The boy went to the building with other boys to do the stable work. There were no guards about and he teased the bull which was tied in a stall. The animal, which had been dehorned, presented the using and caught Nichols with his head and threw him into a corner of the stall. He then lunged against the boy's body with his head, crushing his ribs. The victim died from internal hemorrhage. Nichols was fifteen years old. How to Avoid Heszlan Fly In a bulletin the Pennsylvania department of agriculture urges farmers to do their planting of wheat as late as possible this fall in order to avoid the Hessian fly post, which causes most of the damage. Late plowing, it is pointed out, will destroy the eggs. This was done with success in many counties last year. Reports to the department indicate a big decline in the oats yield because of the weather conditions during the late summer, and that cold wet weather has affected potato crops to a great extent. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The British capture of the Thiepval stronghold, following closely upon the capture of Combes by the combined allied forces, was followed up by a now stroke on the part of the French south of the Somme, where they drove out from Vernandovilliers and captured a strongly fortified wood east of the town. The French advance beyond Bouchaveanes threatens Alaïres, two miles north of Peronne, and prepare the way for an enclosing movement intended to drive the Germans out of Peronne itself. Sofia announces officially the defeat of the Serbs in Macedonia after a ten days' struggle. Paris reports Kafmak calan height subjected to repeated attack by Bulgarian forces, but declare the Serbians hold fast to the captured position. THURSDAY On the British front north of the Somme the Germans have been driven further back at various points along the four and a half mile line between Martinputch and Gueudeourt, Londr announces. In the center of this act the British have advanced to with in 800 yards of Eaucoust L'Abaye. Activity has been resumed at Verdun, the Germans again attacking east of the Meuse, between Thaumont and Fleury. The assaults were repulsed by the French with heavy losses to the crown prince's troops. Paris declares. It is authoritatively stated in Athena that King Constantine has decided on an invasion state declaration of war against Turcia. The Russians have returned their violent attacks in southern Vilaynts and Gallia, but report a step-born defence by the Austrian German armies which are likely to be beating the Russians advancing repeatedly counter attacking. FRIDAY New drives made by the French and the Pratt's work but the capture of additional war on the South front The French were captured in the Paris station, where they betrothed Preston and Marlton, in the direction of Seine, in the Parisine Paumont, in the town of Nantes, where the wounded were German killed, be two hours before the French front was at the T. Green's change of the price to the R1000 is expected to be increased in the month after it had rained over $10 million. The cost of the month is expected to be $100,000,000,000,000. It will be 100% increase in the year end of the year. It will be 100% increase in the year end of the year. On the May 20th of the 20th of the year, the German's最新报告预测，2025年，美国将有约1000000000000000吨的二氧化碳排放，预计到2025年，美国将排放约100000000吨二氧化碳，预计到2025年，美国将排放约100000000吨二氧化碳。 SATURDAY Desperate grief has been in prog ress along the northern end of the Semper fratrum where the British re- cently made the important for its up German front in the Angre Land a reports have given utter attack by the Germans and it gives a divi sion of a new war in the quies- tifully self-sufficient war between the Germans. The Rhinium is a very Transylvanian plant that will be well in the Hermannia flora. Two more in the north of the Rhinium borer are visible in the Berthia, with a vicinity over the Rhinium borer by troops in the Gothenburg. Sohia has been a very alpine admixture in the Rhinium borer in Pohoria. Dark green intermittent canopies in the Rhinium borer an front Sohia have an advantage in the direction at Kalmus in helkights SUNDAY Still further gains for the British and French troops, part of the Simeon river in France, or of an lieutenant in the best official commissions from London and Paris. The Germans have been cleared of part of a plank near the Staff retreat, and also have been forced to lay down all except very small portions of the Schwaber rod in the river. In Chelsea the Italian have started another big offensive with the purpose of driving on to London. In the Carpathians, in the Ludowis sector, the Austrians have turned to the offensive and are approaching to Vienna in an attack captured four Russian officers and 522 men and eight machine guns. The Rumanian theatre is witnessing only local engagements. The number of prisoners taken by the army of General von Falkenbayn in the Hermannstadt region exceeded 3000. MONDAY Successful resumption by the Russians of their offensive in Galicia is announced. More than 6000 prisoners have been made. Berlin and Vienna concede that advantages have been gained by the Russians, who are at tacking from both northeast and south east of the Galician capital. The British have maintained the advantages scored in their attack Satur day near the Struma, beating off Bulgarian counter attacks and retaining the, two villages captured along the road to Serra. All the village of Eaucourt I'Abbays about which there have been savage fighting on the Somme front, is now in the hands of the British. The official Paris reports a French success in a local operation east of Bouchavesnes, north of Peronne, where a trenant and some prisoners were captured. Furaton Orders Troops Home. General Funaton notified the war department that the three regiments of Pennsylvania infantry to be returned from the border to home stations were the First, Third and Tenth. No.1.-13x13x6 inches, No.2.-16x16x7 inches, CABINETS MAY BE SPRING MOTOR A NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED ONE WINDING. T CHINES. TURN-TA HIGHLY POLISHED THE 311 N. 4 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. THE RICHMOND PLANET 311 N. 4th St., - - Richmond, Va. --- HIGHER COAL PRICES COMING Operators Say They Must Boos Income or Quit. HARD JOLT FOR CONSUME Declare Increased Cost of Production Compensation Act and High Price or Materials Are the Cause. Coal operators in the Wyoming val ey, instead of paying to lower prices, expect there soon will be a substantial increase. This situation is together with the statement that the Dakota consumer, pay an average of twenty-five cents a ton more than New York residents were the principal developments at the hearing of the coal commission in Wilkie Barry Pay, to determine why rates on domestic coal are high. According to several operators, Phil adelphians, although they pay more for domestic sizes of anthracite, really have the laugh in Gothamites, for New York is a "humping ground" and the better grades are shipped to Phil adelphia. This bit of consolation was allipc to the Philadelphia consumers through the commission, and then the blow followed that persons who don't want to freeree this winter will have, to dip down deeper into their pockets that ever before to keep the coal bins filled. No operator hazarded a guess what the next increase would amount to. But they were unanimous that it was much a certainty as Christmas. J. M. Neal, president of the Buck Run and Dark Water coal company near Minersville, was the chief witness in breaking the news about night er coal and why Philadelphia contribute more to coal dealers than do consumers in New York. "It is easier to sell coal in New York than Philadelphia," he began. "Because there is always a market in New York, therefore, has become sort of dumping ground. We send it there, hoping that the sales agents will get rid of it. If we clog Philadelphia we have still demurrage rates to meet." "Increased cost of production, due to the new miners' wage scale, the new workmen's compensation act and a general flight of materials above prices, considered stiff a couple of years ago." Mr. Neal went on, "surely will result is a rise of prices." John W. Crooks auditor and purchaser agent of Pardee Brothers & Co. E HAD IN OAK, MISSION O AND WILL PLAY TWO 10- D WITH A MOTOR GUARAN THIS MACHINE HAS NEEDL ABLES 10 INCH DIAMETER D. RICHMO 4th St., - at Lattimer refines, was asked if other coal tar was inevitable. "The prices will have to go up the operators will be forced out of business" or replied. Mr. Cress addele that the operat ers had entered into a contract with a company with the name the Bollers "Bollers" Company of New Norton to vary prices and avail of the benefits of the contract. "We fix our own prices." W. W. Kitchener, real manager of the N.Y. Trust Bank, propriety, whose collection is at N.Y. Trust, joined a general staff of the operators of their representatives, who appeared before the commission that the anthem for public use should be piled what the consumer says about his prices is much more than the lowest gallery in the city. "We are openers of a dead loss," testified Mr. Kitchener, with a sigh "but we are both for better things." "Do you mean higher prices?" in quietest. L. H. Maidre, West Coasters matter, who is hired for the commission of a new appalled Mr. Kitchener, with the brightest kind of a smile. Axlators Have Mishaps Two accidents marred to some extent the pleasure of those who attended the inter state fair at Trenton, N. J. An aerospace driven by Joseph Rechter, and another by Arthur Brown, collided, one with a building the other with a fence. Rechter's machine, which hit the building, was badly damaged, while that of Brown was put out of commission for a while. Both men were taken to the McKinley hospital nurses. In the grounds, where they were treated for cuts and bruises. Fire sweeps New Holland. Fire destroyed the Roseboro carriage works at New Holland, near Lancaster, Pa., the home of Mrs Elizabeth Weller, who, with her two daughters, had to be awakened by rescuers, and several barns, causing a loss of between $25,000 and $50,000. A half dozen surrounding towns sent fire companies to the aid of the local fire fighters. Pickpockets Get £500 at Ball Game. Professional pickpockets got more than $500 at a base ball game between Eastern Steel and Potts town, at Sanatoga Park. Ezr: Heist, of Coatesville, was relieved of $165, and former Councilman Monroe G. Kopper lost $10. Other losses ranged from $10 to $15. Boy Climbs Pole, Touches Wire; Dead. Harry Davis, eighteen years old; was instantly killed at Swedeland, near Norristown, Pa., when he touched an electric wire. The youth had climbed to the top of a fifty-five foot pole in front of the Swedeland public school. He touched the wire and was thrown to the ground. ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $1,000,000,000 Photo by American Press Association. Dog Gets Rescuer for Boy. Thomas, thirteenth son of John McBreearty, of Highland, near Hairston, Ia., was saved from drowning by a Boston bull terrier, the pet of the McBreearty family. The boy had wandered into a swamp between Highland and Freeland, and was marooned on a log in the midst of a sea of deep mire. The dog went to the road, and, tugging at her skirt, induced Miss Anna McBreearty, aunt of the child, to go with it to the spot, where the lost child was found. Parker Out for Wilson John M. McLaren. Proactive nomi- top for vice president, has offered to speak in support of President Wilson in acceptance by the will make speeches in New Jersey. Negro Lynched for Assault. Henry White, a negro, was taken from officers by the mob and strung up after being identified by his vlettern. He confessed. 50,000 Children Pass Plague Test. Pitty thousand Pitt's burial school children have been examined for traces of infantile paralysis since the medical inspection began this week, but only about two per cent have been found to be defective in health, according to health department officials. Becque Entombed Minerals. Entombed the land a call of coal in the Leichish Coal and Navigation company's No. 4 mine, near Tamagua, Pa., John Swarn, Thomas Block, Hugh and James Black were released, uninjured, by a large rescuing party which worked three hours to reach them. Our Presses Are Kept In the Pink Of Condition A No shoddy, slipsbod work. Everything first class. Let us do your printing. Now Running at the Hippodrome Every Tuesday. Adventures of the famous From the Scenario by Basil Dickey Everything You Read Here Today You Can See This Week At Leading Motion Picture Theatres in Vivid Motion Pictures Produced by the Famous WHARTON Studio for This Newspaper Next Sunday Another Adventure of "Beatrice Fairfax" and New Pictures MIMORA SAN. THE boat glimmered for a moment on the outermost edge of our vision—then it slipped over the horizon edge and disappeared. There remained the silver wake of moonlight—unbroken, agenea. "Have you any regrets?" I asked. Jimmy, the unconquerable, turned to me with the broadest of Jimmy grins. "No, I guess not. They couldn't have made me editor-in-chief, even if we had pulled off the stunt—and you're still Beatriz." "That's why we had to let them go—that's exactly the point." "Jimmy saw it." "Way well surely, have lettets from the President and the Secretary of War, and Kimson San will call down countless blessings on our heads. Those must be the rewards of our well-doing. Those we'll receive." "But we didn't. Brayton was grateful; the pants had not bothered to bear the morning brought a letter from Anna explaining it all; but Moran has not forgiven us yet. As for that, I am not sure he managed his part of the affair very well. Anna is still at large, you see." "Brayton began. Then I found in my morning's mail letter on the stationery of the Nippon Tea Garden. It read like this: "Honorable Mimosa Furias—Greetings. I write to know if you will lend love charm to unhappy Japanese girl whose lover follows another Mimosa San." I confess that I am tended as I laid down the letter—it was a smile of toleration. I did not then understand the subtlety which may have made the simpleest little daughter of Japan when she loves. And then Jimmy Barton came into the office with his usual breasy manner of having everything in the world to do, and of having to work with the greatest possible haste and efficiency. Without any particular premoditation I turned to Jimmy. "Will you take me to the Nippon Garden this afternoon?" I asked. With unfalling gallantry Jimmy remarked that he would be very glad to take me anywhere. After that there was a resumption of activities. We newspaper folk have not much interest for conversational aparring during office hours. Jimmy and I started off in plenty of time for 3 o'clock tea. The Nippon garden was—I use the "was" adjudicated a charming little place out on a road which wandered shyly from the Pelham Parkway into the heart of Westchester. It seemed like a bit of Japan, wafted magically from Orient to Ocean. Shunt-eyed girls in garb of the Oriental pattered around with an air of longing to serve and of dalty inefficiency which, however, did not lessen their charm. For a moment I reflected that it was rather pathetic to be a woman on business bent instead of just a girl coming for a cup of delicious afternoon tea. And then I saw Jimmy, who was a Nippon saffair, not mine, so I spoke to the first little malden who approached and asked for Minnae San. The girl made a ceremonious how and went over to a pretty little creature who was perched high on that typically western bit of furniture, a chasher stool. The little adjuster of furniture unlined from her back left and covered over to us. With a甜 sweetness, she asked, "What I can do for honorable Mimaus and Minster—that my pleasure." "This is your letter—in it not, Mimaus San." The girl took it eagerly, "Oh—you Heathriq Fairfax! Honorable Mimaus Fairfax! I think I have great honor. "Yes, I am Miss Fairfax, Mimaus San. I came in reply to your little letter—and now if you will tell us your story I will try to help you." Mimaus had centured to fall in love with Mimaus State minister of the Nippon Tea Garden. She thought he loved her too, though he had not said so they had only been the "eyes-clauses" and looks such as Mimaus was quite sure. I could understand. Jimmy looked more tremendously bored—as if he had much more important things to think about than the remanence of a pretty little Japanese man, and when that was finished, fell back on a cigarette to console himself for his wasted time. All had gone well with Mimosa's romance until that very day, when a handmade, well-groomed woman had come to the Teal Garden. Satan had ushered her to the walkway, when she called him and invited him to sit down. He looked surprised, but didn't the woman asked. The stranger smiled and leaned over to Satan. Suddenly she put her had over him. "And Sha/Mimosa Fairfax, when I see that, he came to him and take hands, a dragon come into my heart and claw so it hurt. I bear that—but was. I cannot hear is when waitress girl bring in that, corr and stick. He get up and go out, with her—with her stranger, the Mimosa ban. but he, no, and pretty soon I follow. "I think if he can go anywhere with her, I can go after. He And Mimosa San little, but she sight. He go with her to what you call apartment-flat. I stay outside. I think to myself, Mimosa San she like to Hakepan lash lady who make sweets and Hakepan addnesses at just that particular moment. Jimmy straightened up from his slouching position of boredom and became absolutely alert. He was no tense, so vividly, niger, that even the little Japanese girl noticed it. She flashed him a conquerial amilia, and him with dollar bills and teller But I knew that James Barton was on the trail of a big story. When Mimosa San spoke of the Spanish lady who had come to the Tea Garden and Jimmy had stolen away Hako Satsu's sickle attentions, Jimmy, the blase, became Jimmy, the alert. It was not until several hours afterward that I knew clearly just what train of thought he the little Japanese girl had started in his office mind. But in order to the tale of the Nippon Tea Garden may be clear to you, I shall tell the reason for Jimmy's interest new. That morning the City Editor, Howard Barnes, had assigned to Jimmy an interview with John Brayton, inventor of the Brayton rile sight. At the end of his visit with Brayton he managed to interview the inventor would give him an interview when his plans were in the Government vault the next day. Mr. Barton wasn't in the habit of returning to Mr. Barnes with excuses and promises for "Manana." And so he determined on a second effort. Back to the Journal he came, made his arrangement, and then right-about-faced and returned over the road to the Brayton home. Jimmy's little car travelled at a leisurely rate out of deference to its age—and when he saw a big, high-powered limousine tear off to the side of the road conservatively and gave place to the reckless machine which looked as if it could bowl over his little car at one sweep. About half an hour later Mr. Barton went to the intraplank house, up to the door went the intraplank house, up to the doorward who half expected to have it slammed in his face almost as soon as it was opened. He rang the bell vigorously, then impatiently. At last it was opened by a wild-eyed mald, who did not look like even the half-sister of it when he came in him in the morning. And a moment later Brayton was telling Jimmy a story which filled them both with mingled emotions of anger, chagrin and terror. Less than twenty minutes before you came in the house, the minister, "the man an accident on the road just outside my house. A wheel came off a big car that was passing by, and a woman was hurt. Her chauffeur shouted for help and I went to give it; of course, why not? You see the man an accident on the road just outside my envelope to Brigadier-General Haynes, of the War Department, at Washington. The blue-prints for my rife sight were inside it. I left that on the table when I went to examine the woman. She might have been hurried out the room, but I go. You see that, don't you, Barton? You don't think I'm to blame." "For the love of heaven, man, go on, hurry, hurry, pronto." We are wasting time if anything serious has happened. I'll only give you don't get on. "I'm going on, you don't get on," said the inventor, struggling to turn a dreamer into a man of action in a few sentences. "Well, I helped the driver carry the woman into the house, she was badly bruised, unconscious, and had helped us lay her on the couch and had gone to get a basin of water. I leaved over to reassure myself. She might have been dead, you know. Then some man had helped us lay her on the couch. I think I still feel a little pain." "Jiu-jitsu," exclaimed Jimmy. "Was the man a Jap." "Oh, I didn't notice. He seemed an ordinary enough young chap—you couldn't see him, but you could and goggles could him, pretty horrible. You were two minutes before you rang the door fell I became conscious again, but I had a pretty bad time of it managing to get up and untie the rope. I was scared. I helped. A curtain cord they used, I think. I'm not quite steady on my feet yet." Then Jimmy remembered the car he had passed on the road, the big speed-demand. He had obtained but a glimpse of the driver and the woman in the tonneau. But the glimpse had suffused. It had registered on Mr. Barton's brain. "Come on, man," cried the 'inventor with a sudden influx of violent energy. "We are wasting time. We must follow them at once in your car." Jimmy thought of the big speed damon and ended easily. "Too late. They're in New York by now." And then Mr. Barton hurried to the 'phone and called Beckman 2000. Howard Barner answered the telephone. Jimmy's conversation meant an extra for The Journal and information that would put the police of New York on the trail of two dangerous spies: The headline"of the extra read: INVENTORS PLANS STOLEN. Hurryton Rise Sight in the Hands of Spies. "It is not particularly surprising, is it, that Mr. Barton so suddenly caused fuming and frightening at his enforced inaction, when Mimosa San breathed that little sentence which told how the Spanish lady had made sure that stone conquered up in his mind fitted in marvelously well with what seemed to Jimmy far more than just a girl's love tale. This was an affair of nations—the Brayton rifle sight was in the bands of a Jap; that Jap had betrayed a rather startling interest in a Spanish woman. And it was a spike in the number of Japanese planes from Brayton's home. Of so much Sherlock Holmes Barton was reasonably and adyly sure. But was there any hope that this knowledge would avail him anything? A pretty little waitress, approached our table. "Excuse, Mimosa San. You come tele- phone?" Jimmy leaned across the table and spoke to Mimosa. "Can you show us where they went? sake it?" Beatrice Fairfax THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE MARRIAGE OF THE MARRIED WOMAN Before the girl could answer the waitress repeated earnestly: "You come telephone, Mimosa San—you come now." Little Mimosa San held the fate of nations in her thiny hands that day. She came over to the table and spoke with a courtesey from which some of the eager desire to win a friend had gone: "You excuse me, please—that I gone so long I very well wish you to win a friend Jimmy in the tone of a royal interpreter. "And now you must show us where they went." A sudden change blurred the girl's face to an appearance of indistinctness. Her beady brown eyes filmed over, her clear-but featured settle into a mould of ice. The girl of the Orient curtained itself from the eyes of the West. The soul of Mimosa San eluded us. "I don't remember," said the girl. "O, come, Miss Mimosa San, you must remember." on-the-er-mainad on-all-award-the the-then-the-bltand ck-on-an-er ly-en-r-wly-one-is on-or,m.ishe d,erederohof But Mimaos San only shook her head. "don't remember. I like to oblige any friend. Honorable. Mimaos Fairfax—but your New York no big, no big. I am sorry. I directly instructed." "Discreetly sorry" Mimaos San remained! Discreetly tempered her thanks to me—graciously, sweet, indifferent thanks to a friend who simply did not matter any longer. "She escorted us to the entrance of the tea-room with punctilious politeness, uncolored by any show of the vivid, exuberant personality which had leaped to greet us at our coming. Mimaos Fairfax, would you mind taking the check—I've got to hurry back to the paper," said Jimmy, and, under cover of Mimaos San's interest in the way in which Western men treated Western women, he whispered: "she goes out, follow her, and meet me at Moran is the proprietor of the best detective agency in New York. He is a loyal, amiable soul whose looks belle his character and shrewd mind alike. But Moran belled himself, has I know him, in the case of the Nippon Tea Garden. He wasn't amiable about our share of it, nor was he partici- pate of his share of it, the handling of Anna. To go on with my story, Jimmy left me to all appearances, cavalierly, and I paid the check and escorted myself out of the Nipmun Ten Garden. It is under other management and the garden is not open. Ten Garden was the setting for Mimosa Nail. She will never relict it—nor will I. I found a taxi at the very entrance and I hid myself in its dark upholstered seating. After a few minutes out came a clutch and wilted figure. I know little Mimosa of once, in spite of her ineffectual disguise, and I ordered the taxi driver to follow her. Slowly my little lady of Nippon walked down the street. Slowly my last follower her. Never was a chase more blind. Naturally my sympathies were with the girl who had written me for help, even though the little daughter of the Orient had tenthly dismissed me when her problem finally solved itself when I asked her what message had come over the telephone wires? It seemed hardly possible that any word Hako Satsu could send his neglected sweetheart would be sufficiently persuasive to swing her from her jealousy of him to a sudden attitude of guarded empathy toward her. I wondered vaguely what news value the story could have for Jimmy and why he had suddenly gone in search of our fateful ally, Detective Moran. I found myself in a labyrinth of questions to which there seemed no plausible answer. So I followed. At last Mimosa stopped in front of an apartment building—pseudohouse that would prove to be the "apartment" of which she had spoken. I paid my driver, and cautiously on foot I crept after the little Japanese girl, since in the apartment building, she climbed the stairs, and I meekly followed after. At last she came to the apartment she was seeking, rang the bellbell, and a second later she was admitted. I hurried down to a telephone booth and called Moran's. Then I gave Jimmy the address and number of the apartment in which Mimosa San-had sought refuge. "We'll be there in a fifty- twenty minutes or half an hour at the outside. You hold the fort, Miss Fairfax," came back Jimmy's voles over the telephone. I hurried back to the building into the depth of which Mimosa San had vanished. At one side of it was a dark alley-way, and skimmed against the dingy gray wall. It was a siz-sag of fire-escapes. Beneath one of them stood a large limousine. There was Ala a grip of two or three feet between its top and the lowest fire-escapes. I measured the distance with my eye, a careful examination of the muscular development of my arms, he and climbed to the top of the car. A mo-ey moment later I was swaying in space. The threads of the plot which was devised in the Nippon Tea Garden must be gathered all and woven into the pattern which had taken definite form, although I knew nothing of it. So I shall hurry ahead twenty-four hours, and tell you of a letter which came to me the next morning and lay singled out from its companions by my special delivery stamp respecting office boy Arnold. I share Arnold's respect for special delivery stampa, so I promptly opened the hauntings, looking for disharmingly addressed: "Hannah Kirk Fairax." I knew almost instinctively that it must be from the Spanish woman who had slipped into my knowledge and out of it the day before. I was right. Anna Cortes' letter lies before me as I write. You shall have it word for word. "Dear Senorita—Your American detective is an idiot. But you, I think, are rather clever—only a little soft-hearted. Walt. I dumber—only a little soft-hearted myself. You shall see. "You and the nice young man with the grin will always be mystified as to my part THE "Minces you assume charge of the situation. In the story of that little Japanese dollaby, Minna Sank, unlaws I make it clear to you. It was not a cruel part. Hear me out from the beginning—and then jungle between us. "I am a spy in the employ of the Japanese government so much I grant you, but why is it? My husband, my father, my husband, and I had all died in the vain fight that Cuba, which belonged to Spain and of tight still belongs to Spain, might be true to the traditions of the men who discovered your country for you, and who settled her islands. "We have our ideals, too—but you do not think of that, do you? "Yuba libra' meant poverty and loneliness for me. It left me widowed, orphaned—an enemy to your country. Again I ask you, why you have no answer, have you Sonorita Fairfax?" Read on then, and Judge me fairly. "I came to your country. I became a governess a teacher of languages. The pay was small, because I was a woman, young, and possessed of the beauty of the empire of the country there were a few auctions from the husbands of my employers. But the women never noticed me—to them I was a machine, a talking machine of languages. "Then I met some of the educated Japanese who are alphabets for the Yellow Peril of Japan, who were a real people to you that, but they were kind to me, an alien like ourselves. "The pay of the spy is better than the pay of a governess. The Japanese were the first to treat me kindly. What matter if I was not distrusted?" What matter if they meant to quash the ends. They meant to remember the memories. And so if we are not inviolable that I become a spy in the pay of the Japanese? "Often to our secret councils there came a young son of Japan whose name they told me was Hake Satsu. His name was Maki, his manner charming and he seemed indifferent to all the women at our meetings. He never noticed me. I presented that. I assumed that he should notice me some day." "And then, at last, the day came. Number Five, chief dignitary of our counsels here in New York, gave me a dangerous mission. I went to Mike Satue of the Nippon Garden. I "wanted to his garden and urged him to sit with me at my table while I had tea. He was quite indifferent until I gave him my message. I am sent out by Number Five." "Then he looked at me calmly and passionately—with an impersonal interest, but with interest nevertheless. He reached the small paper slip. It was numbered seventeen." "Then I in turn gave him my message. It read: 'Number Seventeen will accompany bearer and follow instructions. For the Motherland. Number Five.'" "While he read, I looked about the Garden. A pretty little Japanese waitress—a day's worth of stoneware and chafes. Over her tiny face expressed themselves—fairly hurling out their pungy strength against me—Anna Cortes y Telsa." "I am told to myself: So this was the secret of Hake Satue's indifference. This doll-baby girl. Well, I need not fear her as a rival." Satue finished the note, nodded and tore it up. The baby-girl stood watching us sadly. "I leamed towards Satsu and laid my hand over his. 'You will come—for the Motherland.' I asked. "I will come, he replied gravely. And he drew his hand away. "Then I remembered that I was Anna Cortes, daughter of a Spanish Don, and that my fathers had dwelt in the corridors of the Alambra. 'I registered a vow that Hako Satsu, who was a man meant to do great work in the world of diplomacy, should not be alone. I am the one to be the man he was meant to be—on the silly little slangyed doll who stood watching us so sorrowfully. "Remember that my life was wrapped in all things—life, protection and position— podrome and that Hako Satsu was the first to find the pathway leading to its corridors. Remember. You are a woman—do you blame me? Before he left the Garden with me he had smiled—smiled once. That was a beginning. Our work took us first to my apartment. There we had to plan what we must do. But before we had finished planning the work of the Motherland I meant that Hako Satsu should notice that I was a woman, am she? And when the work was done, the little Japanese girl might sigh all she liked: she would be in the Nippon Tea Garden and Anna Cortes and Hako Satsu would be on board a launch which should carry them to the beach. Then sent to obtain out to a waiting ship. I looked from my reading of the letter. Anna Cortes' plan might have fulfilled itself—but for a force bigger and finer than her Castilian abandon to emotion—the force of love. I dreamed a minute of the primitive, world-old causes which had made Anna I K I Cortez' plans miscarry—and then I went on with her letter, . . . "That I did not leave on the launch you know," wrote Anna Cortez. "Perhaps you even think you know why. But you are even worse than you cannot know until I tell you this: Anna Cortez is soft-hearted like you." "We made our plans—and then we carried them out, very cleverly, I think. A great limousine was placed at our disposal. Hatsu disguised himself in the uniform of a chauffeur and mask covered his face. The Motherland is the har children when they perform missions. "He brought the car to my door as if he were servant and I employer. There was no time to waste, so we drove like mad out over the road. At last we came to a band in the car. We were no one in sight. Saku went forwards to reconstitute, and then he returned to complete our arrangements. "With a wrench he housed the hub-cap from one of the wheels until the wheel was sure to come off with a few more hundred yards of driving. Next he put oil on the plates and threw that upon them so it would appear he had come from a great distance." "Then he returned to the wheel, and he drove slowly around the curve which led to the house we had opened to rob. "Slowly and carefully Satsu drove around the curve, and just as we got to the road outside the house where Number Five had left, he turned the curve off. The speed and the momentum which came off. The dragon to the side of the road, and I leaped to the ground as though I had fallen. But first I forgot my forehead with my fingernails, I suppose I shall always hear the scar on my brow. I do not care. There are deeper tears on my heart. "After I had fallen Satsu hawed from the car stopped in front of me, he shouted for help. I present to the house there came the monkey we were seeking. "He helped Satsu carry me within and lay me on the couch, and then in a moment I was conscious and our host unconscious. For Satsu struck him a sharp blow across the back of the neck. The impact of the edge of his hand did its work quickly, and Brayton—a heap we had come to despair—in a heap at the side of the couch, and in the interior room to search for that which we had seen and to take. "On the table before us lay an envelope addressed to Brigadier-general Haynes, Washington, I, C." "Satsu asked upon the envelope and forlorn it. It contained blue prints of the Karen river. He landed needed those blue prints. I knowledged them; they might save her a fortune in lives and equipment some day. "Hake Satsu looked at me and smiled: 'fromrade have you done well. Now we must put you in order, then turn to your honorable dwelling. And then I have something to tell you.' 'My heart leaped joyously. I might have spared myself that I would be desperately, for there was indeed need of waste. "We passed very few cars. I remember only one. A desirable little mass of metal which cowered to the side of the road to let us go on. I leaped forward, to see if one of our people might be driving that car. That, I suppose, was the beginning of the end. For the end was forepounded because I have tender heart, and could not take her lover from the doll-faced baby of the tea-garden, I meant to 'thy, ye' I meant to, and I think I might have succeeded. Our paper is clever. It blazoned for all to see how her army scripts had been stolen by a man and woman, and that all ports were closed to them. "But even your clever paper could not know of the little launch which was waited for. It was the hidden in my apartment, until dark. And in the long hours till darkness, which would give me my chance to win Hako Ratsu. "We had nothing to do during all those hours but talk. And so it came about that Every Tu rtax and he told me of Mimosa San. He called her to his little 'Almond Blossom.' He told me how sweet and gentle she was, and how much she loved him. "And at last I'll poor tender-hearted fool," said to him: "But Satu, you need not leave Mimosa San behind, they will take one woman on the launch. They will not care which one of us it may be. Mimosa San shall have my place." "But the Motherland" gasped Hako Satu. "I shall work here for the Motherland. She shall work there in my place by your side across the sea—where I am not going—not going now that I know of Mimosa San and your love for her." So I spoke. But I know all the while that it was not so. That he could never do the work I might have done. "Your government will not take me, Senorita Fairfax. A Cortex y Teixa does not go to the cell where perhaps the night before a common, the new house. I am free—I shall remain free." "Is there any message you can send me—any work you can give me that shall say you think perhaps I was justified?" I know "I am a family—and I have led it's thing the award for my work. The work itself, and even perhaps life." "The Motherland lies in wait and passes sentence on those who fall her. I am lonely. Have you any word for me?" Homeless. I have you any word for me. Homeless. I did not steal him. Mimosa Sand. Sand. I did not steal him. The plans I took but I am, no love thief. "What have you to say to "ANNA CORTES Y TEINA" If I confess that there were tests in my eyes, will anyone think the worse of me? I never heard from Anna Cortes again. I have never even had news of her. I often wonder if ever our path will cross again. Sometimes I feel that the Motherland exerted law upon penalty for failure. It seems to me that she was a splendid soul who had blundered much, but who retrieved it all when her big moment came. But when I rwung from the fire escape outside of her apartment none of the people who met me a day later had a place in my heart. I caught at the lowest rung of the holder and pulled myself up gradually from one cross-section of that fire escape to another. What waited for me at the top? Directly my message came to Jimmy Harrison he and Moran and Brayton enbanked in the reporter's little car and started to a wild chase. He was caught in the street. At the best, however, there was hope that they would arrive within the half hour, and Jimmy had asked me to "hold the fort" in the meanwhile. So I made my adventurous little climb up the wall and began climbing in window after window on my upward journey. At last I got the view of interior decorations for which I was seeking. Through a window on one of the upper floors I caught a gifpease of my Mimosa San. I opened the window cautiously and ventured in with a decidedly sympathetic feeling of all housebreakers. I crept across the room on tiptoe and peaked through the keyhole of a door which had of a sudden disobligingly shut lifehatch. The ligged living room beyond I could discern was a room with good-looking young Jap in earnest conversation, while a magnificent woman of warm, Oriental beauty jaced the floor watching cham of emotions which any edition of a common of affections to lovers must have found easy to interpret. Mimosa San's happiness was here again—that was evident. Her ivory cheeks were rose-fushed, her eyes sparkled and there she seemed utterly oblivious of everything the world but the man at her side and utterly conscious of every glance and intention which emanated from him. And the beautiful woman who was passing the floor so feverishly had the trace of the ignored "Ferium-quid." I knew myself to a nervous tension of concentration which was actually physically painful. And then, propitiously, that little friend of conspirators—the telephone bell—rang. The beautiful woman whom I had been mentally likening one moment to a caged tigress and the next to a drooping impulse went to the telephone. She listened for a moment; then turned to Satra and spoke to her. What quality I blamed even when I admired it. "The launch is at Pier No. 25—East River," she said. Intuition told me that they would be armed. I was one against them. I was quite defenseless. I simply could not let them get away and yet I cared not attempt a rebellion, maybe black Jamaica planes by revealing to them the fact that they were followed. They crossed the room to a door which I knew must open on the hallway. I took my hand on the knob of the door opposite me, which I had found shelter, something must be done at once. In another moment the hall door opened from the outside. Jimmy, our friend Moran, and a third man whom I recognized as Braxton, rushed The Inventor seized the Spanish woman she tried to run past him. Helen Satan herself bound I popped quietly and stepped into the room. We were four to three now. What hope was there that our enemy could escape and end later Moran whipped out a gun ordered Satu to put up his hands. With eager attention I watched the manlike way in which detective searched the room. Presently his coat was awarded, for he covered which he had to try to receive it as if it were a kjhapped child magically restored to its parent. No one was having any attention to little Mimosa San Siddhartha drew a gun from the folds of her kimono and aimed it the men. Instinctively they released Satu. A gun in the hands of a woman is a thing. Satu sprang through the door, the lace from which he held Holding the afterburn from him and closed San backed after him and closed We left Ibrahim guarding Anna well he guarded her you know. The old it was, a surprise, was that he was not put forth with him, the threat he did to pay much attention to the thief there. There was no room for Wes in Jim's car, so we sent him back to reinforce Ibrahim. However, what are two men on the minds of a beautiful Christian adventurer? Never shall I forget that ride to Paris. I think we made most of it on one whirl. I think we made most of it on one whie We got there in time to see SATURR run along the end of the pier with Mimosa his arms. When he saw us coming he f hurled her into the waiting launch jumped after her. "Then he stood in the of the boat with folded arms, defying with the fearlessness of a young Samura. Jimmy drew his gun. He rested it across his left wrist and aimed carefully. I caught his arm. "Let her have him. We have the plana." I said. And the little launch bore Mimosa San and her lower out across a wake of moonlight to a new world. (Another Adventure Next Work.) tesday. --- Rev. Dr. J. A. Epison, Noted Clerk man and Evangelist, Conducting Revival Services Here--Made Noted Record in South Carolina--Cleveland G. Allen, New Manager of Henrietta Vinton Davis Noted Dramatic Reader -T. Thomas Fortune Active-Bishop Walters Off for the South-The Champion Magazine Edited by Fenton Johnson is Fine Literary Product-October Number Interroging. (Allen's National News Bureau -447 Lenox Avenue) New York City, Oct. 9 Rev. Dr. J. A. Pinson, one of the most noted Negroes and preachers the state of South Carolina has produced, and while pastoring in that state made such noted record has been in this city for the past two weeks conducting revival services at the Baptist Temple of which Rev M B Hulace is pastor Dr. Pinson has been preaching to large and enthusiastic gatherings each evening, and is meeting with fine success. The fine persuasive manner of the great preacher, backed up by his tremendous earnestness in having its affect on the large, number of unsaved men and women of this city, who have already right about faced, and have signified their intention of leading a new life. Dr. Pinson was engaged by Rev Hurckess for his special gift as an evangelist, and the noted South Carolina preacher has been doing his most telling work within the last few days. When your correspondent, covering his rounds, saw the announcement of the appearance of the clergyman, he immediately recalled him as being for many years the pastor of the Mit Zion Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C., the home of the writer, where he used to be a member of his congratation. Your correspondent, as a boy, remember Dr Pinson well, and often heard with admiration his strong and effective sermons, which have done much to influence the city and the nation, and influential pastors of that city and his sermons to the young man of the town are still fresh in their mind. He was pastor in that city for twelve years, and erected a magnificent temple valued at $42,000, which was the pride of the Baptist Church in South Carolina. Your correspondent called on Rev Pinson last Saturday afternoon and for many hours talked over old times in South Carolina, and recalled incidents in the writer's boyhood days when he was pastor there. The two boys of the noted preachers were playmates. He was glad to note that your correspondent had entered into newspaper work, and paid a tribute to the race whom he felt correspondents to the race whom he felt called the battles of the race. He was called from Greenville to Sumter, where he remained for eight years. As the pastor of the First Baptist Church of that city, he made a record which is still the talk of the state. He increased the membership, and built a church valued at $20,000. He made the church the center of the institutional and spiritual life of the city, and did some of the effective work of his life at that charge. In the State of South Carolina he has long been regarded as one of the noted figures of the city, of the richest full-time pastors in the state, and served for several years as one of the executive members of the Watarea Baptist Association, one of the strongest movements among the connection in the section. He is also the trustee of the Morris College at Sumter. Dr Pinson is frequently in demand as an evangelist. He has conducted special services in over twenty-three states with magnificent success, and is regarded today as one of the most successful men in this field. He is the type of man that is reflecting the highest credit upon the scholarship and character of the Negro, and his fine manly department cannot but help inspire the young men he meets as goes over the country. His family is well known and he is beautiful young wife, Mrs. Pinson is a devoted mother, and is one of the finest of womanhood in the race. She is a graduate of Spelman Seminary. Their two boys, who are bright and promising young men, were playmate of your correspondent, and the success they have made in life as young men is the finest tributes to be paid to Rev. and Mrs. Pinson. His oldest son, J. A. Pinson, Jr., after graduating from Benedict College, entered the Moharry Medical College from which he is an alumnus. His youngest son, David, is also, a graduate of Benedict College and is now instructor of Greek and Latin at the Morris College School. A boy, a year ago, Dr Pinson was called to the mandate of the Salem Baptist Church at Jenkintown, a suburb of Philadelphia, where he now resides. Your correspondent was glad to meet this noted clergyman again, whom he remembers so well as a boy in South Carolina. He will write more of this great man in the future. NEWSPAPER MAN MANAGER FOR HENRIETTA VINTON DAVIS. Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent, has been appointed by Miles Favrietta Viston Davis, the noted dramatic reader and travelogue lecturer, as her manager, and he will, in the future, begin the booking of this noted star in this section. Miles Favrietta has long been regarded as the gifted electionist of this country, who has received in this department his for her work. She has been beyond the public for a quarter of a century and has won a place in the artistic life of the country that easily places her besides the great dramatic arts of the day. She has traveled with eminent success throughout the country, as well as South America and the West Indies, and has gathered an experience which as come to the lot of but few. She has been in this city for the past few weeks where she has appeared in recitals at St. Mark's M. E. Church, and Mother Zion Church. Her appearance here brought out the most appreciative element of the race. The through trains North continue to carry our loads of Negro labor in the South, Virginia and other plains North Mr. C. B. Grisen, at Dartington. She is a woman of fine culture and is broadly educated. She is one of the most artistic development of the race. She will appear in Boston on October 19. T. THOMAS FORTUNE ACTIVE. Your correspondent called on T. Thomas Fortune, the noted journalist last week to ascertain how he was regarding the political situation as it will affect the Negro. While the well known writer did not go in detail relative to the matter he assured your, correspondent that he would be found on the filing line when the campaign opens. He gave the assurance that he would line up for the Republicans. Mr. Fortune has taken over the editorial management of the Morris Journal, the latest of the journalistic regimes of the race. Connection with this duty he is still editorial writer for a number of the leading journals of the race and his editorial comment on men and measures are still the features of those newspapers. Since coming here to take up work in journalism he has been active in all of the movements for the civic betterment of the Negro, and is occupying his old time place in the heart and affection of the people. He is doing his most telling work and judging from the way manner in which he still works he is good for twenty-five years more of useful service. BISHOP WALTERS OFF FOR THE SOUTH Bishop Alexander Walters, who has recovered from his recent illness, and who has taken up the fight for his race again with new vigor left for points in the South last week, where he will hold annual fall conferences and make his usual episcopal visitations. The bishop left in good spirits to to serve correspondent that going to the conference will have little time for politics. He goes directly to North Carolina where the first of his conferences will be held, and will then proceed to other points in the South. During the past several weeks, the churchman has been spending at his New York home catching up with his heavy correspondence, and holding several conferences which had to do with the civic betterment of the race in this city. He shows on matters of this nature and from time to time while he is in the city. Bishop Walters will long be regarded as one of the most unique personalities of the race, and is perhaps the greatest Negro in America "oday." THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE IS FINE LITERARY PRODUCT The Champion Magazine, which your correspondent has before him, the latest of the literary ventures of the race, edited by that brilliant poet, Fenton Johnson is one of the finest literary products that has appeared from the pen of Negroes with the literary finish of The Champion. It marks doubles, a literary romance of the Negro Americas and promises of being of what will be a new literary school. The magazine is adhering closely to its name, in that it is championing an admirable manner the position the Negro has in the national life of the country. The Other number is one of interest, and is well and apt together. The departmental features show literary test and discrimination. The editorial section headed by Mr. Fenton Johnson, contains timely references to the Negro's place. Among the editorials worthy of mention are What Word, Negro, in which the word "Negro" is little like the pro, and "Why Not Have a New South" which is an arrangement of the South's lynch policy. The Leaker, the feature of the new magazine which calls current movement with special reference to the Negro, makes a careful survey of national movements of the Negro life the National Negro Business League. The Educational and Club movements are told in special articles by leaders in the perspective movements conference, the feature of the new magazine are carefully edited editorials from the daily newspapers, the page devoted to the Negro theatricals, and to that of sports edited by Binga Diamond. The magazine is as a national flavor, and is beautifully illustrated with pictures showing Negro movements all over the country, as well as men and women among the Negro in the public use. The magazine is destined to take a high place in the literary endeavors of the Negro in America, and is especially welcomed at this time, when the public is approximating that of The Literary Agent Independent and Public Opinion literary Analyst is needed. The editor of the new magazine is well prepared for this venture, and his place in the literary life of America is well known at this time. To let such a periodical perish would reflect much on the race. Here is success to The Champion. SOUTHERN RAILWAY announces reduced fares from stations on its lines in Virginia account State and County Fairs to be held this Season, as follows: HALIFAX COUNTY FAIR, SOUTH BOSTON, VA. Round trip tickets will be sold October 22nd to 27th, inclusive, with final return limit October 29th, 1916. For additional information call on nearest Agent, Southern Railway, or write Magruder Dent, District Passenger Agent, Richmond, Va. Subscribe to THE PLANET. Only $1.50 per year in advance. URBANNA (VA.) LETTER Urbanna, Va., Oct. 8.—Vacation times are over and the people are getting down to and work again. Our visiting friends and relatives have returned to their various habitats. They reported pleasant times while in this beautiful section. We hope to have the U. & W. P. R. R. in operation summer, and have some more of our Richmond friends to visit this section. On last Sunday we attended an educational rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. P. R. Liverpool, of Tappk., prepared an excellent sermon on education, Text. Isa. 60:1—"Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." On Monday, thd dedication and opening of the Churchview graded school will be observed with much pomp. Mattie K. Robinson, of Lot., is teaching at the Union Grove graded school this term, with Mrs. Verkle E. Thomas. Miss Robinson taught here some years ago, and made many friends who are glad to have her back. Misses M. E. Wormley and S. S. Wood are teaching at the Pine Grove School again this term; also Miss Lus- linda Louis at Churchview. We have been informed that Miss Essie Over- ton, of Philadelphia, Pa., will assist Mrs. Harrah Keeley and Miss Mille Feldia, who have been spending the summer in Philadelphia, Pa. re- turned home Saturday. Misses Marrerett, Arna Ward and Florence Lockley and Messra Washington Thornton and G. Linn. Davis left for the V. N. & I. L. recently. Misses Daisy Perkjus and Eva Pundy are attending the Langston Training School this year. Mrs. Verge Thomas and Misses Mattle, K. Robinson and Sallele S. Wood and Mr. Eddie Wood attended the Institute in Matthews County last week. The report a- pleasant meeting, although going about fifty miles out of the course to get there. The popular and efficient deacon of Lebanon Baptist Church, Mr. H. N. Lockley, has resigned that office to take up the ministry. He will leave for the college, to be better prepared for that work in a few days. Miss Mattie K. Robbinson and Mr. J. C. Boyd were callers at the home of Miss S. S. Wood last Sunday evening. Come to the Lebanon Baptist Church on the 4th Sunday, to the church anniversary. J. C. B. FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. Interacting Items—Hitten by a Mist Go North—North Notes, Notes Florence, S. C. October 19. Mr. Herbert Moses, of New York is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Edward Miller, of this city. Mrs. L. A Loyd, of Marlton, S. C. has returned to Baltimore, Md. Rev J. S. House, of the Lake City charge was Allen University opened Wednesday, October 18. $3,377. Governor Cole L. Please address the school saying that he was a friend to the Negro saying that he has been misunderstood. He is in favor of the Negro getting his full share of the school funds of the State, but that up to this time he does not get it. Mr. Albina Horn has returned from Nortlock, Va. and other places. Many of our colored friends have taught us in the poor town of Pumphrey. Fortune county, on the Seymour, Mr. Caine, near there, has taught two story building erected on his lot. Mr. Sam Pool of Hartsville, S. C. was turned on Sunday last, Mr. T. Alston of this city attended. Rev C. R. Brown of this city, by request of John Rivers, of Spartanburg S. C. left the city on Monday, the 21st to conduct the exercises at the general of Mr. Rivers' mother, Mrs Jessie Turner has moved her boarding house to 104 Trout St. Savannah S. C. Baptist Church, one of the leading churches of Flintstone, is yet without a pastor. One or two dozen boarded had endorsed Rev Herbert of Columbia, S. C. and these doeons had the entire church board to recommend Rev Herbert to the church for approval. The election which was scheduled to take place on Sunday October 5th, was postponed. Mrs Carrie Tucker, of New York, has come to Savannah, Ga. Rev W. M. Howard, District Mrs. members of Dartington, passed through the recently returning from Dillon, S. C. was proached on Sunday at eight. Rev Howard is a great reader of Negro literature. Mrs O. P. Fillmore, of Waterboro, S. C. has returned home. Mr R. F. Emanuel has returned home to Orangeburg Brother Henry Brown. Esq. was on his hand by a mad dog. Mr. R. K. Myers was in our city recently from Darlington. Mr. Edward Hum. of Bannockburn, S. C. sold a bale of cotton recently for $2.00 and is feeling good. Mr. A. J. Brockington, who paid his debt with his tobacco crop, sold a bale recently for $8.69 and is still with us. Mr. L. D. Bunch, of Charleston, S. C. has gone to Bocock Hill. Mrs. W. M. Hemming and children, Alex. Johnnie and Earl left the city on Saturday. Rev. G. N. Green preached at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Sunday, October sixth. Dalay, a swift nag, of Rev. H. C. Copper, with her heels, separated the shafts from his buggy on Saturday noon and fully made up her mind to try the "air." She made her way down Front street, upsetting vehicles, crossing Dargan street on her way to Evans. She was finally held, up and robbed or her liberty without damage. 10,748 is the number of my registration voting certificate. The registration books in South-Carolina have been opened during the past week and we have urged our people many. Many have done so, but many have not. Every Negro, every anywhere should register. S. C., agent of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company visited the city recently. Mr. Harvey Douglas and brother Marion, of Lake City, S. O., passed through the city recently on route to Macon, in attendance at the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Orella Douglas. Too Fat to Take a Bike, She Says, Mrs. John Hutchison, by the Mills, will take a bike for her paddling of being compelled to lie by a force of women under rick of the health commissioner, J. F. Mayer, by her rick, who admitted she did not take on her dress for two hours, and she was too fat to be in bed with her husband was too lazy to help her. Colored Man Lynched. Frank Bald, a colorist, took over held on a charge of having and gilding white woman, waist in the county county fall at Desert, N.Y., much three hundred men and hanged from a tree in the cottages of the town. Caranza Bare Bull Flights and Bandits A degree signed by General Caranza, in Mexico City, prohibiting bull fighting and ordering death penalty against bandits and highway robbers was published in the news papers. VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 26th day of September, 1916. Mozell Sturdifin.....Plaintiff va David Sturdifin.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute Divorce from the Bond of Matrimony, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant, upon the ground of Desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the Defendant, David Sturdifin, is not a resident of the State of Virginia; it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A COPY-TENTE: LUTHER LIBBY. Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, P. Q. Office 1315 E. Broad Street, Rich mond, Va. ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY. CALL RANDOLPH 2703. Each of these young men are employed at the Deep River Lumber Company, at Lake City and are doing well. There are many churches without pastors and some preachers without churches in violation. Mrs. Lillian Jordan of Marion, after having visited her sister, Mrs. Mattle Brown on East Church street, left for home recently. Mrs. Ellen Thomas - b-ft the city Sunny to cool, short shot to friends at Lake City S. H Dr. T. Gallant, our city dentist, spent Sunday, the 8th, in Dillon, S. C. - E. B. WEISTER Leesburg, Va.—Rev. W. H. Johnson of Washington, arrived in Leesburg Thursday. Here here, he was the guest of Mr. Wm. Neal. He filled the pulpit at the M. E. Church all day Sunday at the absence of Rev. J. E. Dotson. Rev. Gunn, of Washington, served us all day at the Providence Baptist Church, preaching morning and evening. At S. o'clock Mr. Daniel S. Berry, a frail young man, was baptized. Rev. Gunn mounted the stand with Brother Chas. Randall, our lieutenant. His text was found in Luke 4:43. As it was free will offering day, he preached a very acceptable sermon. At S. o'clock he used Isaiah 21:10. He did "go some." He also said the choir was "singing some." Mrs. E. P. Diggs has returned home from a very extensive trip South. Mr and Mrs Phillip Harris are having the time of their lives on their visit in New York to their children we hear. We hope they will soo be home again, as we miss them very much. There will be a ragged party given Friday night at Mrs Sarah Whiteings, for the benefit of the Baptist Church, Brother Wun J. Glenn, president. Cake and cream will be served W. L. JONES, Rep. DONORA, (PA.) NOTES Donora, Pa. The little was settled on Friday last, between employers and employees, at the same old rate, and all the workmen are back on the job. We regret to learn of the misfortune that happened to one of our café proprietsors, and trust it may be a lesson to the old adage says, "If you but too many frons in the fire at once, some of them are sure to burn up." "Ipt that so Little John." Get the Planet each week and see what our people are doing through the country sat the Planet's Branch Office, 206 McKean Avenue, Donora, Pa. Miss Autobelle Peace and mother spent Sunday in Pittsburgh visiting friends. Major C. P. Beale was in Pittsburgh on Wednesday last, to report to Col. T. W. Gunn for the enlistment of the T. W. Gunn for the Union Band of Monongabea City to the 3rd Regiment F. R. K. of P. Ma. Should he be highly compelled for his unwriting efforts in half of the regiment, and should at all times be hearty support of his colleague. Mr. power to you Majors, keep the good work. Miss Rosa B. Graves of W. Collins Va. was a recent visitor to our city, visiting her husband, Buck Graves who is employed in the wire mill. Preston Parr-b and wife made a flying visit to Youngstown. Ohio last week, and spent a grand three day visit to Mr. Parr-b has been on the skid list, but at this writing is convalescing. All the news pertaining to our race "first last and always" is the motto of the Planet's correspondent, keep on the outlook for all the news in the Planet. Wanted. A young colored girl coffee girl; must write a good hand for persecuted work. Apply at the Richmond Planet's Branch Office, 306 McKean Avenue, Donora, Pa. Mist Lily Brown and Mr. Thomas Spool were quietly married at his residence on Fourth Street on Satur day evening last. The home was partly decorated and all the decorations of the season were secret. Among many guests who were very prominent in the event were Mr. and Mrs. Presley Laibr, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Wilken and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Tanker. Instruction is out for the reception and dance to be given by the Mostertous Club of Donora, Pa. at the First National Bank, on Thanksgiving Fire, November 30th. The committee include such men as John Hall, Torer Law, Hunter Swanson and David Reynolds. It certainly is a true saving: "No man can hold another man down in a ditch without staving down there with him." That's what Uncle Joe Mason of Washington says. We are pleased to note that Morkan and Madison at last have bought the new opera chairs and scenery for the Donora Music Hall, formerly the skating rink. Now, the next question is how many months more will it be before the doors of the new colored playhouse will be open to the public, and Booking Manager "Billy" will bring us some good, clean col E-Z TERMS BRASS AND IRON BEDS Just what you have been looking for--in all sizes and a variety of pleasing designs. New stock just arrived and ready for your selection. PRICES THE LOWEST IN THE CITY FOR BEDS OF HIGHEST QUALITY. Come in and see how easily you can secure any of them on our E-Z-Terms. A small cash payment—then little weekly or monthly aums, while you are enjoying your purchase. See us first for furniture for any room in the house. We'll save you money. Routtree Cherry Coco FURNITURE & VISION 111-118-115 WEST BROAD ored shows to the city with those decorate "walking the dog" contests eliminated. Well, I see all fools are not dead yet, for the correspondent saw many of our best colored people paying seventy-five cents, and a dollar, last Tuesday night to sit in the gallery at a white theatre and see a white musical comedy. Were we to bring a high class colored attraction to the city to the Music Hall and charge fifty and seventy-five cents to sit on the main floor, I wager we wouldn't get a corporal's guard of that same select set. Send in your subscription to the Richmond Planet - $1.50 per year, delivered by mail free to your home ad dress - from the Equitable Newsletter Exchange, Room 1, 306 McKean Ave. T. B. P. O. E. of W., of Donnell, will give their fiscal舞 in the new Victoria Hall on Thursday evening, October 12th. Music will be furnished by Myers' Ochestra of Pittsburg. The committee, among whose name are well known to Donorats, include Henry Mills, chairman; Joseph Johnson, Waller Richards, Erickson, David Reynolds, John Housson, Albert Reed, D. Griffith, Jno Ward, Mansfield, Jerry Oldfield, and Derry Randle, New Victoria Hall are regularly been bulld, and this is the first public function ever held in that beautiful edifice by the colored race. Items of news intended for publication in these columns must be written on one side of the paper only, and must contain the name of the writer, the author, but as an evidence of good writing, room for essays or poetry. Address all compilations to the Afro-American Report, 206 McKean Avenue. The colored Elks' club rooms have been entirely renovated and installed with everything for the comfort of their many members and Exalted Ruler. Brother Len Gray is certainly proud of the lodge, and advocates its principles to unbelievers nightly. Colored Man Lynched Free GiftOffer To Anyone presenting this Coupon at our store up to the end of October, we will give a Handsome Gift with any Purchase of Fine Jewelry, Watches, or Silverware. 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The Negro Agricultural & Technical College of North Carolina (Promently the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race) GREENBORO, N. CAROLINA SUMMER SCHOOL For Progressive Students SEVENTH Ninth Annual Session JUNE 20—SULY 20, 1920 Hair terms, practical courses, pleasant surroundings. For courses in hairstyling Dr. R. J. Johnson, from 9 A.M. and encore classes in addition. JAS. R. HURLIN, President GREENBORO, N. C.