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THE RICHMOND PLANET. VOLUME XXXIV, NO. 37 EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS ON TO NEW YORK—GRAND LODGE OF NEW YORK—A PECTLAIAR PREDICAMENT—GRAND CHANCELOR OF VIRGINIA MEETS SUPREME CHANCELOR—ZIRGELFIELD FOLLIES—BERT WILLIAMS IN THE LIMELIGHT—BACK TO PHILADELPHIA—A STOP IN BALTIMORE. I left Richmond Wednesday night at 8:20 via R. F. & P. R. R. for New York City, Jerome Davis sat by the side of his brother Robinson Davis in the palatial Fullman sleeping car as the train pulled out, but paried with him at Eiba Station, where his mother, siblings and many others were there to see him leave to enter the training school in the Mergenthaier Linotype Factory at Brooklyn. N. Y. THAT FULLMAN RESERVATION A few moments later, we were on our way to Washington, D. C. We were the only colored passengers aboard. Shortly afterward, the porter made down the lower and upper births. I entered the lower while Robinson for the first time in his life climbed into the upper one. Then silence reigned. I shut off the electric light and a short time afterwards had sunk into that blissful forgetfulness that comes with unworried sleep. When I awoke, I saw the streaks of dawn, and upon looking at my watch found that it was; nearly 5 cecile. UNDER THE HUDSON RIVER. A little after that time I went into the lavatory and arranged my toilet. Then I awoke Robinson. He climbed down and was soon ready to arrange his toilet. He was evidently ill at ease with his new surroundings. It was during the early hours that we crossed the marshy land in New Jersey and entered the tubes under New York Harbor. A humming noise followed as I told Robinson that water was above us. Then we came out on the other side. Red cap porters hurried up and one of them grasped our luggage. "To the dining room" was my reply to his query. A PALATIAL DINING ROOM Have you ever been in this magnificent place in the fine Pennsylvania Station? It is hardly possible to describe it. A uniformed bellman (colored) is there to check hats and luggage. You are assigned to one of the tables and a trained waiter stands there to take your order. Robinson lost his appetite and I saw much of the breakfast, for which I had paid so much returned to the culinary department. We left there for the outside and took the Third Avenue elevated car line for Brooklyn, N. Y. We found the location. REV. DR. MOSS' PREDICAMENT Robinson was at his place of residence for one month at least. I rang the door bell of Rev. W. M. Moss, Dr. D., pastor of Concord Baptist Church. He lives next door to Mrs. Anna Mace, where quarters had been secured for the Planet's future linetype operator. No response came although it was after 8 o'clock in the morning. Then a lady came, she made several efforts and met with better success than I had done. The excuse given by Rev. Dr. Moss was that he had been upate the night before and for the first time in a year he had slept beyond his usual time for artising. Be that as it may, the joke was on him. ATTORNEY SMITH'S INVITATION We hastened to the offices of the Mergenbacher Linotype Company in the Tribute Building. Just before I reached the doorway, I was greeted by Attorney Wilford H. Smith, "Come with me to New Rochelle" was his greeting. I told him I would do so later. "Come up to the Pythian Hall. We will meet you at the train." As I did not know the exact h... of my arrival there, I promised him I would come and find the way. "Well, said he, you can come up in a taxi from the train. It is only 25 cents any way." I promised to come and with Robinson I took the elevator to the Linotype offices. AT THE MERGENTILER FACTORY We were soon up stairs and the letter of admission for Robinson Davis was secured. While we were waiting, I was most cordially treated, Mr. Walter H. Savory, the manager of this great corporation had not arrived. Everybody was busy. Specimen machines were there for inspection. A short time afterwards we were enroute to the factory in Brooklyn. This place is a jaif like structure. The letter was passed in and inspected by the elevator man. He admitted us to the elevator and then to the corridor on the outside of the superintendent's office. SENDING FOR A MESSENGER Later a messenger came and ushered us into the office of superintendent Morhouse. I had met him before and he greeted me cordially. In response to my request to go through the factory, took up the telephone. He had some diligently in locating an employee to usc us, but finally did so and we proceeded to inspect this mammoth plant, occupying as it does a whole block. In the superintendent's office was some metal in which some partly melted matrices were shown. AN ECHO FROM AN EARTH QUAKE. Superintendent Morhouse explained that upon the occasion of the San Francisco earthquake, these matrices made of brass were mistaken for gold by one of the mint officials and a squad of soldiers stationed to guard it until it could be removed. We completed the inspection. Robinson Davis signed his name in the book placed there for the purpose, "Do you wish him to enter upon his duties at once, or on tomorrow?" "At once" was the reply. He was taken to the instruction room and placed in care of the trotype school instructor. There were many white men taking instruction on these machines. The room was crowded, I had entered there the only colored person in that mammoth establishment. During my trip through this great manufacturing establishment I had not seen a colored person. Robinson looked small before. He looked smaller now. I left him to his fate few moments later was on my train for New Rochelle, N. TRAVELING IN THE SUBWAY I went up to the New York Central Depot on the subway. It cost me 40 cents for the ticket and at 12:07 the train pulled out for the destination. On the way up, I passed the beautiful and picturesque Woodland Cemetery. Arriving at New Rochelle, N. Y., I enquired the price of a ride to the Pythian Hall. "Fifty cents," was the response. I walked, but in the opposite direction. Reaching what appeared to be an interesting street, a traffic officer was making the usual signs to the drivers and motor-men. I saw a colored man well dressed and enquired of him the location of the Pythian Hall. IN A STRANGE CITY "You can walk there he said, or you can take this car and get off at Winyah St., then go to the left." I followed his instruction and a few moments later was enroute to the Hall. On the way, I saw uniformed colored Pythians I greeted a member of the Order and handed him my card. A look or recognition greeted me at once and he exclaimed, "Come with me." They have all just sat down to dinner at the church. Supermee Chancellor Green is there too." Then if all dawned on me suddenly, The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of New York was in session. Grand Chancellor Lee Crawford was in charge only in name for Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green was presiding. AN EMBARRASSING PREDICA MENT. I was worried, I did not come to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge of New York and above all did not expect to meet my arch enemy, Smith W. Green of New Orleans, La. I was in for it. What was I to do? I thought as quick as lightning. I would face the music. My escort led on and I followed. When I entered the lecture room of the church, there was enthusiastic greetings from all parts of the place. Attorney Wilford H. Smith spied me and I was escorted to a seat at the right of Grand Chancellor Lee Crawford. TALKING ABOUT THE GREAT CONTEST Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green sat on his left. Whoever sat there before hastily vacated the place. I smiled and Green smiled. We shook hands across the surprised Grand Chancellor of New York and I proceeded in a focular way to discuss the great legal fight now pending between the Supreme Lodge, K. of P, and the Grand Lodge K. of P. of Va. There was no sign of ill-feeling. My New York friends came forward and congratulated newbie Supreme Chancellor Green smiled. "Why don't you fellows get together and settle this thing?" observed Attorney Smith. "You should ask Supreme Chancellor Green that question" was my reply. He doesn't want it settled. We offered to put up the money in escrow and to decide the matter by arbitration and we offered to settle it by a friendly suit. After RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1917 the Supreme Court decided it and rendered a compromise opinion and decree, he takes an appeal. THE SUPREME CHANCELLOR OUTSPOKEN Supreme Chancellor Green placed the responsibility on Virginia, remarking, "No one wants the Grand Lodge of Virginia back in the Supreme Lodge than I do." Before the conversation was over, in talking about the success of the Grand Lodge K, of P. of Virginia in the Court, Supreme Chancellor Green declared he had just begun to fight. The last statement did not seem to square with his previously uttered desire for Virginia's return to the Supreme Lodge. Dinner over, preparations were made for the parade. Grand Chancellor Mitchell expressed his desire to return to New York City, but there was a vigorous protest. SOME DISSATISEACTION There seemed to be much dissatisfaction over a ruling by Supreme Chancellor Green, who was presiding for Grand Chancellor Crawford relative to a certain law which was repealed. Although the majority for it was overwhelming the two-third vote and was declared lost. Numbers crowded around me to have me address the Grand Lodge of New York. I demanded unless I received an invitation so to do from the Grand Chancellor of New York Lee Crawford, "Well find Crawford," they said. But the parade was about to start and he could not be located at that time. Dr. John Alexander Morgan of Yonkers, N. Y., insisted upon my taking a seat in his new car and going in the parade and I found myself traversing the streets of New Rochelle, N. Y. Supreme Chancellor Green and Grand Chancellor Crawford and Supreme妃, sentaito Wilford H. Smith, passed away. A RETURN TO NEW YORK The line of march was about over when we passed the suburban line station. I insisted upon alighting despite protests of my friends and similarly saw the parade pass fully as I stood at the upper window of the station. I felt that I had relieved myself and my friends of a very embarrassing situation. The electric train soon left and I sank into a reverie as I was hurried towards the great metropolis. On the way I saw a "dry land submarine." It appeared to be about 25 feet in length. Then I saw a stone house on rollers being moved. IN HON. FRED R. MOORE'S OFFICE I was nearing New York City proper. A change of cars and I was soon in the heart of the city. I visited the offices of the New York Ago where I met Hon. Fred R. Moore and his attractive daughter. Pressman W. H. Quick was running the press. After a heart to heart talk with Mr. Moore, I was soon on my way to Brooklyn again. Rev. Dr. W. M. Moss the popular pastor was not home, but his accomplished Madame soon got him over telephone and he prevailed up on me to spend a night in Brooklyn. He was then visiting the sick members of his flock. ZIEGFELD FOLLIES I wondred just how I won't spend the night in New York. In the list of attractions, I noticed that Ziegfeld Follies was being presented at the New Amsterdam Theater at 42nd and Broadway, With Ziegfeld Follies is Bert Williams, the famous colored comedian. He can hardly be called a success when appearing before exclusively colored audiences, supported alone by colored talent, but when he appears in the great play-honors of the country before exclusive white audiences and with the star comedians and actors of the United States, he is supreme in the humorous, chaste and transcendent ability he displays in placing the audiences. HIGH PRICES FOR TICKETS Robinson was hungry. He had not found a place to eat after leaving the factory and supplying his wants, and my own caused me to be something more than a half hour late at the theatre. People were trying to purchase tickets. Most of them the higher priced ones were sold. I parted with three good paper dollars in United States currency $1.50 each for two seats and then marched up to the lower balcony where we were seated and could enjoy the scenes before us. If there were any colored folks in that audience, Thursday night July 19, 1947. I did not see them. Have you ever seen Zierfeld Follies? COULD NOT BE SHOWN HERE The language used is chaste and refined but the scenes are sensually suggestive. The management could not stage that play in Richmond, Va., two hours, without being hauled into court (Continued On Fifth Pago.) THE PYTHIAN CASE The appeal of the Supreme Lodge of the Order of Knights of Pythias, N. A., S., ..., E. A. A. and A. from the decision of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in the suit of the Grand Lodge K. of P. of Va. N. A. S. A. E. A. A. & A. presents a most interesting sanction. The appeal was taken by Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins upon order from Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green. This leaves the injunction of Mr. Justice Ashley M. Gould of the Supreme Court in full face and effect and restraints the defendants from not treating members of the Order of Knights of Pythias in Virginia as full standing members of the Order of Knights of Pythias. THE CONTEMPT CHARGES It also leaves S. W. Green, S. A. T. Watkins, Dr. E. E. Underwood and R. K. Jackson under specific charges of contempt of Court and the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia could sustain Mr. Justice McCoy's objection that if the defendants were guilty of contempt it was not willful or it could find that they have been guilty or contempt of court that this contempt was willful. The case would be remanded to the District Court and the defendants cited to appear for sentence. This may be one of the causes why the Washington attorneys for the Supreme Lodge did not recommend to their clients that an appeal from the decision of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia be taken, but awaited instructions from the Supreme Attorney and the Supreme Chancellor. WANTS TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS classified by the Court of Appeals or the District of Columbia, the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia is preparing to submit proof of actual damages and losses aggregating enough to justify the collection of the full amount of the Supreme Lodge's indemnifying bond of ten thousand dollars. PERSONALS AND BRIEFES Mr. Allen Baker has been on the sick list but is better at this writing. Mr. James A. Hucles of Washington, D. C., was called to the city last week on account of the death of his brother Mr. Richard Hucles. Mrs. Lella B. Booker has returned from her home where she spent three weeks with her mother of Columbia County, Va. It's August the twenteth the girlies say, The fellers all listen with glee. The Belmont boys are on their way To Newport News gee wee. Miss A. N. Stewart of Washington, D. C., is in the city, the guest of Miss Alice C. Chiles, 316 W. Leigh St. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge of Danville, Va. was in the city this week being enroute home from Hampton, Va. Mr. and Mrs., J. F. Cooper, of St. Paul street have returned from a northern trip. While sojourning in Washington, Brooklyn and New York they were the recipients of many social courtesies. Mr. Ed Mayo, of 1908 Decatur street, South Richmond, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is able to attend to his business again Mrs. Amelia Jones of South Richmond and Mrs. Amy Brown of Stop No. 12 Chesterfield left the city last Tuesday for Surry Co., Va., where they will spend a week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Nelson. Dr. Bernard N. Hatcher and wife, of Clinton, S. C., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hatcher of 1917 Decatur St., and also Mr. and Mrs. George Jefferson, 1500 Porter street. Dr. Hatcher, who was formerly of So. Richmond, now has an extensive practice in Clinton. Divorce Granted Through her course in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Va., 28th day of June 1917 and absolute Divorce from the bonds of matrimony was granted Muggie J. Smith nee Maclin, from her husband Wm. S. Smith. -Your subscription to the Planet is duo. Have you paid it? If not why not? A MOTOR TRIP TO CITY POINTS Encounters Violent Thunderstorm I have had quite an interesting experience recently. I left Richmond at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 1917 for CityPoint, Va., via Petersburg. I sat in a Ford car with Robinson Davis at the wheel. With me were Dr. E. E. Jefferson, C.C. T. M. Crump and Dr. A. A. Tennant. Owing to the speed limit rules and regulations of Virginia I am unable to minutely describe the trip. Sniff it it to say that it took just one hour to make the trip to Petersburg in about fifty minutes from the limits of Richmond to the limits of Petersburg. I learned afterward that chaunday Davis had significantly announced that he just wanted "to see the pike." By that he meant the Petersburg Pike. We knew what he meant when he got on the pike. We wowed our way to Funeral Director J. M. Wilkerson's establishment. 11th recent experience in handling the funeral of the late Albert Moon was discussed. Funeral Director A. D. Price was presumed to handle the remains on the Richmond end, but owing to some misunderstanding or forgettallness when Manley Cemetery was reopened, no grave had been dug, for the reaon no order had been given. Mr. Wilkerson took a charitable view of the situation. Then we met Mr. W. T. Stokes and we enjoyed soft drinks. We met Mr E. W. Wood and a few moments later were enroute to City Point. The concrete roadway is ideal for automobile travel. As the distance figured to be 9 miles when as a matter of fact it is 11 miles, we were soon at our destination, ahead of the threatening rain clouds that we saw in the distance. To my surprise I saw Mr. Charley Campbell sitting in the doorway of a barber shop. He was formerly local. We were initially pleased to see each other. After a few moments, we decided that supper was essential as well as necessary and we decided to go to Byrd's Hotel at Honewell. We were served and while there a terrific rain-storm came on. When we got into the car the electrical system failed us and the headlights were unusually dim. We returned to City Point. It was nearly 12 o'clock when we started on the return journey. The rain came down and the headlights and the searchlight failed I held the searchlight that I carried over the wind shield, it enabled Robinson Davis to partially see his way. Following us was another car that had come from Richmond with Messrs, Albert Norrell, Jr., and Mr. M Alphonso Norrell. They had light. Arriving at Petersburg, I deemed it unwise to proceed further and we decided to wait for day light at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stokes and Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Wood. It was about 4:20 when Rev. L. J. Morris arrived and awoke us. We were soon ready for the trip to Richmond and our car took the lead. Suffice it to say that Robinson Davis ran that car. How we ever reached home safely is still a mystery. The speed o meter was just out of commission and later I found that one of the glasses to the headlight was gone. At times the other car could not be seen, although later as we slowed down it caught up with us. We reached Richmond at 6 o'clock despite the mad. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Union Picnic On Tuesday, July 21th the churches and schools representing the Ministerial Alliance held their first annual picnic at Number Twelve Street on the Petersburg Road. Those taking part were the Leigh Street and Ashbury M. E., the Third Street A. M. E., Hood A. M. E. Zion, the St. Philip's P. E., and the Hickory Hall A. M. E. The children and grown people enjoyed themselves immensely. The sport consisted in automobile riding, foot racing, swinging and ball playing. To see these various churches mingling together as one conversation was inspiring and demonstrates the spirit of union that characterizes the Alliance. A perfect day added considerably to the day's enjoyment. Second Anniversary Exercises Services in celebration of the second anniversary of Rev. A. A. Heefer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, corner Monroe and Catherine streets, will be held Sunday and Monday, July 29-30, 1917. Special services, Sunday at 11:00 A.M. 3:20 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. Monday night at 8:30 o'clock a fine literary programme will be rendered. Mrs. A. A. J. Miller, chairman reception committee: Mr. J. E. Harris, master of ceremonies. --- The Planet will be sent to any address, anywhere, in or out of this country for $1.50 per year in advance TRAGEDY AT THE FIFTH ST. BAPTIST CHURCH DEAD IN THE BAPTISMAL POOL REV. W. W. PENN PASSES AWAY The baptismal at the Fifth Street Baptist Church Sunday morning, July 22, 1917, at the 11:30 o'clock service was indefinitely postponed when Rev T. J King, D. D., garbled in his baptismal robes saw a hand protruding from the shallow water and upon grasping it and bringing it to view behold the features of Rev. W. W Penn, collector for the American Beneficial Insurance Co. His first impression was that some one had committed suicide in the pool over-eight. THE LAMP HAND The hand however, was Himp and he knew at once that only a brief time had ensued from the time that he had been alive to the time that death had taken place. Rev. Bing, King had just completed a formal sermon to the deacons of the church, both the present and the prospective. His text was from Aets VI:3. "Look ye out seven men." The sermon concluded, he exhorted those in the church who were not affiliated with any other body in the city to come forward. Then Rev. John O. Cook proceeded to distribute copies of the Philadelphia, Pa. Christian Review, while Rev. Dr. King retired to prepare to baptize the candidates. HAD JUST LEFT THE ROOM Rev Penn bought a Christian churchcare of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. He went to the rear of the postrum on the right hand side. On the left hand side, not more than thirty feet away, with all of the doors open. Rev. Dr. King and his assistant, Deacon George Lee, were preparing for the baptizing. Deacon Page stated that it was not too much than five minutes from the time Rev Penn left the audience to the time that his lifeless corpse was found in the baptismal pool. A copy of the Review was found in his pocket. DR. CARR'S EFFORT The cover to the pool, as is usual in such cases, was showed back and Rev. Dr. King entered slowly. Then he saw the hand and discerned a form in the water. When the body was removed, Dr. Carr, who was in the audience came forward and made efforts to resuscitate the man. It was too late. Hardly any water had entered the lungs. It was presumed that feeling bad and knowing that water was in the pool, he had stooped over to bathe his head, and death had struck him. His remains were removed to the undertaking rooms of Undertaker A. D. Price. RELATIVES ATTEND FUNERAL The mother and two brothers of the deceased, all of whom lived in Cermantown, Pa., came to attend the funeral, which took place last Wednesday afternoon at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. His wife, from whom he is said to have been separated, was also present. Rev. Dr. King preached a pathetic funeral discourse from the twenty-third Bedrin. The news of the tragedy surrounded with lightening raindy and has been the subject of discussion among the colored folks all the week. BOND—THOMAS. Miss Hattie L. Thomas, daughter of R. R. Thomas, of 1818 Dean Street Brooklyn, who is Brooklyn's largest colored graver, was united in marriage to Thomas Carol Bland, of St. Michaels, Md., at 182 Duffield Street, Monday, July 9, by the pastor Rev W. Spencer Capente, pastor of Bridge Street A, M. E. Church. Mr. R. R. Thomas formerly lived at Glen Allen, Va., and still has a home there. MRS. HATCHER PASSES AWAY. The funeral services of Mrs. Cornelius Hatcher of 1902 Hull St., who departed this life Friday, July 13th were conducted at Zion Baptist church by the Rev. R. R. Graham. She is survived by her husband, Cornelius T. Matcher, two daughters and one son, Rev. Graham preached a very sympathetic sermon. Mrs. Hatcher was a devoted wife and a loving mother and her many friends feel deeply their loss. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood, M. Goo. Johnson officiated as funeral director. The interment was made in Maur's Cemetery. "Peace to her ashes, rest for her soul." PRICE. FIVE CENTS RICHMOND AND THE BAPTIST JUBILEE AT THE SEMINARY, Richmond was largely represented at the great Bautist Jubilee in Lynchburg. Many of the churches here who did not send a representation, were heard from in a financial way. Richmond's total financial donation was nearly a thousand dollars. The largest delegation was from the Fifth Street Baptist Church and was its follows: Rev. T. J. King. D. D., Deacon James B. Fuge, K. H. Fauntleypoy, Roscoe C. Mitchell, James H. Walls, John H. Smith, Walter White, Mejames Rosa R. Lovings, Mangle Phillips, Lilie Hardy, Misses M. Kate Doyle, Pearle C. James. Others from churches in this city were Rev. W. T. Johnson D. D, Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D, Rev. L. C. Garland D. D., Rev. R. C, Wl Hams, D D, Rev. M. H. Payne, Rev. D. J. Bradford, Rev. J. J. Woodson, Rev. J. E. Fountain, C. A. Lindsay, Rev. E. D. Lewis, Rev. L. A. Green, Rev. L. Rose, Mrs. Emma Rowlette, Mrs. Nellie Persons, Mrs. Cary Dennis, Mrs. Marshall Beverly, Miss Ruth Robinson. ELK'S CARNIVAL You and your friends are cordially invited to the Elks' Carnival, Monday and Tuesday nights, July 30-31, at Elks' Home, 1026 X. Second street. Given by Home Auxiliary Club. The admission is fifteen cents. Mrs. Mattie Redd, Pres.; Mrs. Nora Hora. See MRS. AMANDA FARRAR MILLER IS NO MORE. In the death of Mrs. Amanda Farrar Miller, or Jennings Ordinary, Nottoway County, Va., the community has sustained an irreparable loss. Mrs. Miller was the sister of Mr. James A. Farrar of 102 Throop Ave. and Mrs. William Loughhead 421 Cumberland St., Brooklyn, N. Y. She was a descendant of an old and distinguished family of Va., characterized for its Christian piety and all the graces that constitute the highest development of the race. By her industry and economy she and her noble husband have accumulated for themselves and children a most beautiful farm on which everything that is conducive to life and comfort was at their disposal. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bradford of Richmond, Va., after which the body was taken in charge by the Court of Calanthe under the direction of Mrs. L. B. Anderson, W. C. assisted by her husband Sir. J. C. Anderson Supreme officer of E. W. H. K. of P. The exercises were very impressive and flowers sent showed the high esteem in which Miller was held. After the reading of the obituarys "Home of the Soul" was sung by Mrs. Prof. G. E. Stephens of Lynchburg, Va., in a most touching manner. Although the family being very large located in New York, Baltimore, Richmond, Newport News and Norfolk, all were present to the comfort of the bereaved father and four children. Dr. Nash Passes Away Dr. W. A. Nash, of Howard University, formerly of Union University, native of South Richmond, died Thursday morning, July 26, 1947, at 5:30 of clock at the home of his cousin, Mr. John E. Coy, 144 E. 14th street. The funeral will take place Sunday, from the Second Baptist Church, at 1:00 P. M. Rev. Dr. L. C. Garland, pastor. FLORENCE (S. C.) NOTES July 24, 1917 Rev. C. T. Taylor preached the funeral of Mrs. Dysie Kelly on Sunday p.m. at Lodock. Quite a crowd wished the occasion. Among those present who read the Planet wee Prof. A. C. Castley, Mr. Pat Brown, Miss C. Garley, Rev. C. T. Taylor, Mrs. Laura McClause, Mrs. Louise McClause, Mrs. Fannie Coker, Mrs. Lydia Thompson Rev. Harn, Mrs. Leona Mae Webster, Master Robt. Webster and E. B. Webster. Mrs. Anna Brown of Fitzgerald, Ga., passed through the city recently en route to Mt. Olive, N. C., to visit relatives whom she had not seen in five years. Mr. Sinkler of N. Y., passed through the city recently returning from a visit to his sick mother a. Charleston, S. C. Rev. Heyward, P. E., of Dillon District A. M. E passed through the city recently from his work. Respectfully E. B. WEBSTER. THE PLANET FIVE DAYS NOTICE FOR THOSE CALLED ONLY BEST TYPES TAKEN War Department Officials Believe the 687,000 Men Will be Drawn From the First 1200 Numbers. Selection of the new national army will be under way within ten days, according to a statement made by Brigadier General Crowder, provost marshal general. The official tabulation of the drawing at the great draft lottery on Friday will be completed in a few days and the result announced. The official numbers will be sent to the 4557 exemption boards throughout the United States as soon as they are available. Five days' notice will be given to the men who are to be called up for examination and one a day in each district will be examined until the quotas are complete. War department officials are of the opinion that not more than ten men out of every hundred drawn will be sound qualified for service. Officials are emphasizing the exacting nature of the examination which the men must undergo. None but the very finest and most physically sound type of men will be accepted under the terms of the instructions which will be issued to the examining physicians. As a consequence, it is predicted that the first national army of 887,000 men will represent the very best physical and mental type of American young men. Physical defects, it is believed, will account for the disqualification of 40 per cent. Fifty per cent of the remainder will probably be found to have dependents. Further to cut down the number of available men will be the allen and industrial exemptions, of which there can be no accurate ostile at this time. To ensure the first army of 687,000 men it is not likely the draft numbers above 1200 will be called. Each number represents approximately 3000 men. The first 1200 numbers follow: 6945 8863 5070 3577 3293 5356 5414 75 3189 5439 6201 3944 8255 4555 8040 6547 6921 6014 6326 1818 9709 3828 7629 4381 4219 6624 8872 7072 4709 4381 772 1456 6171 2079 3528 4381 721 7631 8906 2061 5580 1419 1390 780 8978 4243 9767 1549 4669 5989 4981 7752 1476 2272 8874 10647 3290 2880 9539 9923 3259 2965 2322 13463 4292 3671 1292 6137 7552 10437 3921 972 Provost Marshal General Who Planned Draft Drawing. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Photo by American Press Association. 983 757 5170 9970 5419 4233 966 5829 6669 5821 Seventy Hundred Numbers, 2462 3819 3251 868 6026 6524 7078 5791 7718 2220 2456 9768 8439 8965 332 9371 6207 3857 5200 5532 2090 10467 879 6615 9237 1500 3795 10167 5533 2663 4722 2107 647 2212 3559 5935 7334 194 871 7511 5055 7500 5245 5231 9947 4143 7962 8413 5585 552 4461 8592 2665 10016 3152 2295 3687 6849 1200 6498 2124 10220 8302 5242 10047 1673 10358 5588 1887 6016 5948 2767 4726 6877 8503 4349 8409 298 4932 7677 3273 9129 8424 3690 5715 8275 8921 10020 9082 8237 4668 6000 3176 2438 Eighth Hundred Numbers, 4027 8106 10098 2850 5047 9235 7072 7369 4159 675 6534 7109 7662 4822 9785 7864 6492 5090 3015 3930 6988 2132 1769 1294 5207 1145 10075 1047 2558 9038 1334 1906 7706 8161 545 2295 9737 6817 4420 343 9851 9570 2008 10238 3862 7690 6257 10114 8509 2414 3997 8129 6940 7052 7203 1613 8922 9277 7034 2100 952 4129 7365 7125 5255 8655 7633 7297 3225 2467 7990 9325 736 6196 7881 7765 10633 3009 905 6196 6743 2331 9354 1631 8478 7819 2861 6134 3070 4004 8613 7212 Say Germans May Have Lost 100,000. The German losses since their counter offensive was opened against the French on the Aisne river front, was estimated by competent military critics at from 80,000 to 100,000 men. These figures include killed, wounded and prisoners. Infantile Paralysis Cases With two cases of infantile paralysis reported, New Castle, Pa., authorities are taking every precaution to prevent a spread of the disease. A strict quarantine has been ordered for all homes where cases are found to be existing. Daniels Requisitions Shlps The requisitioning of commercial ships was begun by Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Seven tank steamships were ordered to report at Atlantic and Pacific ports to carry fuel oil for the navy. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA EDITOR MITCHELL'S EDITOR MITCHELL'S (Continued From First Page.) and fined and if not prompt in paying it the jail would be the alternative. I fancy I can see the look of disgust upon the countenance of His Honor Justice John Jeter Crutchfield and the stern reproach of that able jurist, Judge D. C. Richardson as either the one or the other pronounced the sentence of the court. The girls—actresses were surpassingly beautiful under the stage lights. Their costumes at times were evidently of interest to every woman in the audience. The gowns were expensive and of the latest models. The lack of gowns and well-high everything else were practically the same way. MARVELOUSLY GRAND At times I could almost see nature, unadorned and other times I could see nature fully attired in everything this world affords. "The scenic effects were marvelously grand and it was inconceivable to the ordinary mind how such a magnificent aggregation of talent could be grouped together upon one stage. The follies of man and womankind were relentlessly shown and the vast audience that had serugled for admission some paying as high as $5.00 and $10.00 per night felt that they had been fully repaid for this expenditure of money during war times. THE SALOON AND ITS OCCUPANT I saw one scene staged. It represented a saloon from which issued angry voices ordering out a bum who had taken on too much liquor. The door opened and he almost flung the drunken individual into the "streets." It arose and staggered, leaning beside the saloon front. Then the surprise of the audience was followed byaughter. Would you believe it? The object was not over two feet, six inches tall. It was a dog. He wore a silk hat, a coat with swallow tails of the latest cut, and a pair of breeches that bagged a bit in the seat and he walked or staggered on his hind legs. AN ASTONISHED AUDIENCE The astonishment of the audience was echoed by the laughter that followed as this bum, this dog staggered across the stage with every reeling attitude of the proverbial drunkard. Then a policeman appeared. "What are ye doin here?" No answer. "Sober up or I'll call the wagon. He took the reeling drunkard by the arm. The drunkard collapsed and slid to the floor where he lay ii apparent helplessness. The policeman stood him beside a house and he slid down unable to stand upon his feet. He went to the patrol box. He pulled the signal, warning the drunkard that he must sober up as the wagon was coming. SOBERING UP. The dog walked across the stage in a staggering manner, leaned against the house and slid down to the floor stupidly drunk. The wagon came, the gong sounding. The other policeman had disappeared. The dog appeared to be sobering up. The patrol officer looked at him in disgust. In this what the wagon was called for?" He laughed. The dog staggered across the stage, pushed in the saloon door and disappeared inside of the bar-room from which he had a few moments before he elected. A BRIDE'S PREPARATIONS Then followed other humorous scenes. They staged a bride and would you believe it? She was completing her toilet preparatory to the bridal ceremony. After scanning her operations every one in that audience was able to tel the texture quality and shape of well-nigh everything she wore. She was surpassingly beautiful. No wonder men and women struggle to see this aggregation of talent. It was organized to attract and draw both money and the elite, the rich and those in moderate circumstances. It had drawn me, although I came primarily to see Bert Williams. BERT WILLIAMS Have you ever seen this popular and famous colored humorist and actor? I have. I first met him in the Broad Street Station at Philadelphia. Off the stage, he is fine looking, majestic and commanding in appearance, being usually accompanied by his understudy, called by his admirers his valet. I saw him again in Richmond city at Miller's Hotel where he was having a good time with his associates, having "loaned his name and presence" to advertise and boost an aggregation of New York musical artists who were giving an entertainment in the City Auditorium. On neither occasion did our feelings seem to be mutual. I gravitate to the higher ideals and he to the lower ones. A DISTINCTION WITH A DIF- FERENCE. When I saw him in Philadelphia with this same aggregation of white talent, he represented the simple good natured rollicking Negro of other days and never the modern, cultivated, independent self-supporting colored citizen of today. But he showed rare talent and it may be said in his favor that he made friends for his people and never enemies. So it was in New York on July 19th, 1917 when the curtain went up with a scene representing the Information Bureau in the New York Central Depot, a white official was soon supplemented and aided by a red-cap porter, attired in the inimitable style of Dert Williams. RECOGNIZED BY THE AUDIENCE The audience recognized him at once and he was greeted with applause. Just how Bert Williams the tall, astute, good looking yellow man manages to convert himself into a stooping, hump shouldered, black indi vidual, with language to suit, will always be a mystery to me. The railroad official left Bert Williams in charge while he stepped out to firt with a female traveler. Then the fun commenced. Bert Williams' comical look was mirth-producing as he had previously announced that he could read words of three letters. The position required him to give information from the time tables. THOSE COMICAL ANSWERS The answers he gave to queries were as unintelligible and as devoid of the exact information as they could be. In desperation, when cornered he usually referred the passenger to the information bureau on the next level above. Then came a white girl looking for her father. He too was "on the next level." Then another, Bert sent her to the same place. When both returned, having found out the deception there was a scene. The information bureau official returned and Bert showed signs of great satisfaction. Then came a college upstart, as black as Bert Williams seemed to be. He wore the latest style suit and hat and a pair of large goggles. A COLLEGE YOUNGSTER He spoke in college style. Bert scratched his head. He showed his disgust when his son refused to obey orders. Then he snatched his hat from his head, and placed his red-cap on his trembling son ordered him to take two satchels that he (Bert) had been carrying and announced to his son as the latter moved off, "This is my 'graduation' and your 'commencement.' He intended that the boy should work from that time onward. This 'boy' proved later to be one of the white actors and it was evident that he wanted it to be known for when he partially removed his disguise, he announced that Bert was not his real father. DIDN'T SSK MR EHROL I looked in vain for Edward Ehrol, the star performer in previous Ziegfeld Follies and a man who above all others seemed capable of drawing out of Bert Williams all of the best theatrical qualities in chim. But I was content. The staging of passing events, the posing of men as Washington, Lincoln and Wilson were theatrical master-pieces. No one in that vast audience so far as I observed regretted the price paid "to see the show." I walked out one of the exits with Robinson trailing behind. I had entered on one street and I found myself on another. We went over to Brooklyn. A few moments later both had retired. A GREAT BARGAIN. The next morning after breakfast, in company with Rev. W. M. Mess, D. D., I went to the Mergenthaler Linotype factory where I parted company with Robinson Davis. He wanted some gum and he went into a store to get it. When he came out both of us had disappeared, Rev. Dr. Moss and his congregation, had purchased a large spacious church edifice formerly occupied by the Central Baptist Church (white). It has a lot 100 feet wide by 103 feet deep and the red brick structure covers almost the entire lot. Its ceiling capacity is 1200. It has a main auditorium, galleries, circular pews, cushions, Sunday school rooms, library, piano, and organ that originally cost $7,000, carpeted floors and hard wood furnishings. AMERICAN BANKERS' ASSOCIATION Dr. Moss stated that the selling price to the Concord Baptist Church was $31,000. I was astounded. The church edifice was erected in 1885. It is in a most desirable neighborhood. I went through the building from one end to the other and during all my wanderings have never noted a greater bargain. A few moments later I was at the Pennsylvania Station in New York, but not before I had called at the offices of the American Bankers Association at Five Nassan St., where I was most cordially received and agreeably entertained by Mr. T. R. Wilson, assistant to Col. Fred E. Farnsworth the very able secretary. I lingered upon the suggestion that Mr. M. W. Harrison the secretary of the Savings Bank section was expected shortly. THE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE This accomplished and popular young official was evidently delayed and I failed to see him. I hurried to join the mighty throng below. I called at the law offices of Attorney Wilford H. Smith. He is located in the Sun building. His fine library attracted my attention. He keeps busy. It was a word of greeting, comment on the New Rochelle meeting and as I came down in the elevator with him and a white visitor, with whom he had an engagement, he showed me the shortest and quickest route to my next destination. I boarded a parlor car for Philadelphia and arriving there was soon seated in the office of the Fraternal Clarion, Grand Chancellor B. G. Collier's official organ. GRAND CHANSELLOR COLLIER'S OFFICES. Gen. Collier was not in his office, but when he returned we discussed prevailing conditions. He has done a great work for the Pythians of Pennsylvania and is a most picturesque figure in the affairs of the colored people of that state. Then I went to Rev. W. F. Graham's residence. His Madame greeted me. I made myself at home until later when he came and we went to the office of the Christian Review. They made me welcome. They are about to purchase a linotype machine. DR. GRAHAM PILOTS ME. I visited the offices of the Philadelphia Tribune where I met my old friend and co-worker in the newspaper business Chris. J. Perry. His Manager, G. Grant Williams was superintending the issuance of that journal. Mr. Perry's attractive daughter and his quick-witted son assist him. The Tribune is one of the leading race journals in this country and is admirably controlled by the management. I visited the offices of the Christian Recorder. They have a No. 5 Ino- type and a full force of employees. I looked into E. C. Brown's banking establishment. He has a partner now. Then I returned with Rev Dr. Graham. In passing I met Dr. N. F. Mossell in front of the Frederick Douglas Memorial Hospital. I had an engagement with Miss Ottie Graham that evening. I was there and waited. I held down on the sofa and I went to bed where I did not wait. I was called at about 8:30 or 8:45 p.m., when the hour set was around 7 p.m. I answered but there was no positive response until the next morning shortly after 6 o'clock when I started for the Broad St., station to take the train to Baltimore despite Dr. Graham's injunction not to run off early "like you always do." IN BALTIMORE AT LAST. Arriving in Baltimore having had breakfast on the dining car, I could not locate any one over the telephone, so I took a motor bus for 21 Saratoga St., where I met Attorney William C. McCard, my former K. of P. "enemy" and one of Supreme Chancellor Green's counsels. He made me welcome. "Come in John" was his expression. We talked over matters. "We're going to lick you in the Court of Appeals," he said. I reminded him that he had been of that opinion with reference to the Supreme Court. I assured him that he had no more chance of winning that appeal than did a bob-tailed mule in fly-time. Virginia was considering the probability of taking that ten thousand dollars which had been put up to reimburse the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia. THE GRAND CHANCELLOR OF MARYLAND. He telephoned for Grand Chancellor George A. Watty and later his smiling countenance was seen in the doorway, "Hello, John" he said. I see you are going to sue me for fifty thousand dollars, damages. I don't know how you'll get it unless you are going to take it out in children, That's all I've got." I laughingly told him if that was true the shot would pass over his head. There were others. Then we discussed economic conditions, the exodus of cofed people from the Southland. Refreshments were served and they wanted me to spend the remaluder of Saturday there. I was due in Richmond that afternoon and must lave on the next train. FINE APARTMENTS In company with Grand Chancellor Watty, I visited the fine apartments of Mr. Charles Shipley, 708 Madison Ave. He had furnished this place in fine style. The kitchen, dining room etc., are fitted up-to-date. He has a fine Chandler touring car and in this I wended my way to Union station via The Afro-American offices, where Editor J. H. Murphy and his son greeted me. Mr. Murphy is succeeding well with the No. 8 Linotype and his printing plant is an asset of which he is very proud. I soon reached the station and was on my way to Washington, D. C. I did not go into the city but kept on to a Pullman sleeper. The porter assigned me to seat 3 and at 6:30 p. m., I was in my home gifts where I found the following letters awaiting me: New York, July 24, 1917. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. President Mechanics Savings Bank Richmond, Va. My dear Mr. Mitchell, I was very sorry indeed that I was not in when you called the other day. I would like to have conferred with you relative to a situation in which we are mutually interested. I should be very pleased to hear from you as to development of thrift among colored people of the South. With kind regards and best wishes, I am Sincerely yours. M. H. HARRISON, Secretary. MEGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, Executive Offices Am sorry I missed you in the office yesterday. Glad you remembered to call, and hope for a chance to meet you at some later time. With warmest regards. Manager N. Y., Sales Department Mergenthaler Linotype Co. I smiled as I read these communications and then sighed as I proceeded to 'attack' the pile of correspondence and other work that had accumulated during my brief three day's absence from Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED AT Roane and Holmes Harness Company 17 1.2 NORTH 18th St. Phone, Mad. 3035. We make and repair anything in Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry a full line of Harness, Whips, Robes, Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harness Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make a Specialty of Hand-made Harness. Our motto is to SATISFY YOU. 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(100 extra for postage) AGNES OW/TYPE-1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Prescription Oil, 1 Face Cream and Directon for Selling. $2.00. 26 cents extra for postage --- FIVE THE PLANET FIVE FRIDAYS (Continued from Page Three.) How any one could get lost on a little island like this." "That's where the mystery comes in. There are only about half a dozen places she could be, and we've looked in all of them." "I had a brother who walked in his sleep," said Captain Perkins, following up a train of thought suggested by Mrs. Green's disappearance. "Do you want to hear the story about the funny place where the zebra bit him?" "A little later," I suggested hastily. "Just now we all ought to scatter and help look for Mrs. Green." "How was she dressed?" Captain Perkins inquired. "I don't know. I'm not sure whether she was dressed at all or not—that is, she probably had on a kimono or something, but I don't think she had on regular skirts and things." "We might take a stroll along the beach," suggested Jim, whom I suspected of wanting to display his striped clothing in public. "Possibly we might find something we could eat." After the captain and Jim had started out Miss Dummore seemed lost in deep and bewildered thought. I forebore to break in on so portentous a brain struggle. At last she spoke. "Where do you suppose the zebra did bite Captain Perkins' brother? "If you go with him perhaps he will tell you," I said, with an idea of doing my searching alone with a weather eye constantly peeled for Lucille and Bopp. "No," she demurred, "I would much rather go hunting with you. It will be more fun." Evidently she thought that hunting old ladies in the underbrush was one of our innocent island pastimes. I sighed. We sailed forth. If I had wanted to run across Lucille when I was alone I was just as anxious to avoid her while I was in the company of Miss Dummore. "Do we have to find her before lunch?" I explained painstakingly the remote possibility either of finding Mrs. Green or of having any lunch. Contrary to my expectations, she took the information about the lack of food just as cheerfully as she had everything else. I don't believe it would be possible to dampen the spirits of that girl—not that she was unresponsive to another's distress, for I have rarely not one so sympathetic, but she was persistently optimistic. "I don't mind going without lunch a bit," she smiled. "I very seldom eat anything until after the show at night anyway. Only there won't be any show tonight to eat after, will there? That will seem funny. I've always been in shows ever since I was a kid, except a few weeks in the middle of summer, and then generally I was rehearsing." She hugged gavly. Vida chattered away with all the heedless gayety of a child who knows that some one is going to provide the next meal. She told me at length about her fiance. That took a lot of the romance out of our walk. Not that I was falling in love with Vida—not a bit of it—but it was too bad as long as I had lost favor with Lucille on her account to have her tell me about her love affair with some one else. I have since reasoned that she regarded me as being old enough to be her father or her Uncle Jack and treated me accordingly. "I wouldn't mind being all alone with you on this island," she confided "if you were only Jack." "I mean Ned," she explained. "I was going to marry Jack, but Ned wouldn't have it. We wouldn't care much about food even," she went on. "Ned would find something for me. He's dreadful hungious. That comes A. Rousseau I Picked Her Up Easily and Splashed Through. from writing plays, I guess. One has to be clever to think out plots for plays, don't you think? "Not most of them." I lapsed into my critical manner. "Not as clever as you have to be to sell them." "He wrote a play once about two people on a desert island. There was a bully part for the girl in it. They found bananas and cocoanuts to eat SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET and some kind of birds' eggs." "In plays and stories dealing with castaways on an island," I explained, "the scene is always conveniently located on a tropical island where all sorts of food products grow wild. May I ask if in Mr. Blaney's play there was any treasure buried on the island?" "Yes," she assented. "And were they attacked by savages armed with poisoned darts?" "Oh, you've read his play!" "No, but I know just what ought to be in every castaway story. This island that we are on, you see, is quite different. Nothing more nourishing than spruce gum ever grows here, and there isn't a native with a poisoned dart within a thousand miles unless you count Lucile." "What do you mean by that?" I did not answer. An idea had germinated from something she had said. There was a natural food resource on the island. I might be able to develop it quietly by myself and then if it was successful confer it as a boon on the entire community. When we were about two-thirds of the way around the island a stinging patter of raindrops drove us to shelter. There was a small lattice summer house overlooking the lake near by, and we hastened toward it. In our path was a shallow strip of water left by the waves of the night before and augmented by the rain. Vida looked in dismay at the muddy water. "I never can cross it!" she wailed. "These are Miss Green's shoes, and I must not ruin them." "We've got to get under cover," I argued. "You could carry me across," she suggested practically—"that is, if you can lift me." "I carried you farther than that this morning." "Were you the brave man who risked his life for me?" she exclaimed impulsively, then added with naive conceit: "I know Ned can never thank you enough. Just pick me up in your big strong arms and put me down the minute we get across." So she gathered her skirts carefully about her, and I picked her up easily and splashed through the puddle. I carried her into the summer house, Lucile and Bopp were there. I stood a moment in stupefied silence and then put Vida down. "It started to rain," I stammered. "and we had to hunt up shelter. Miss Dumnore was so afraid of spoiling your clothes." "That's all right," said Lucille sweetly. "I don't mind their being wrinkled a bit. I'm going to have that said unless anyway" Floundering in the net of a woman's sarcoma, I was utterly at a loss for words. TO BE CONTINUED Eye of the Submarine. Without the periscope the submarine would be a blinded tighter. Its most deadly work is done when it is so far submerged that only a foot or two of the periscope tip can be seen. The periscope is a long vertical tube of small diameter with prisms at either end and the necessary lenses. It rises eighteen feet above the deck, and below, where the other end pierces the hull, is the eyepiece for the observer. It can be turned in any direction, and when a merchantman trying to rush the blockade or an enemy ship comes within its field the submarine is suddenly transformed into, a formidable and stealthy sea tiger. The periscope becomes its eyes and the dials, compasses and other instruments of the fire control its brain. The engines that carry it to effective range are its swift, tireless legs, and the destructive charge of 250 pounds of guncotton in the unleashed torpedo is the death dealing jaws and rending claws of the great cat that has seen its prey and steals up on it with the skill of a tiger stalking a buffalo. No tiger is more marvelless—Frank E. Evans in St. Nicholas. A Lost Trade Secret: It has frequently happened that valuable trade secrets have been lost, beyond recovery. For instance, the best watch oil, it appears, cannot be obtained today because the secret process of mixing it perished with the inventor. It is said that the last quart of this famous fluid was sold for $200, and that was thirty-five years ago. Since then every effort has been made to analyze the product in an attempt to reproduce the oil, but without success. The man who made it and who alone knew its composition died, and, it further appears, not even his name or the place of his burial is known. He never revealed to any one the details of his process, and it was not until after his death that the real value of the oil was appreciated.—Los Angeles Times. The Eskimo Skip Canoe. The kayak, or skin canoe, of the Baskimo was in use on the coast of northern Russia two or three centuries ago, according to Dr. MacRitchie, F. S. A. (Scot). Evidence of this is obtained from statements made by Burrough in 1550 and from the chronicles of a Danish expedition to Valgatz in 1053. It was further shown that three kayaks were captured off the northern shores of Scotland about the end of the seventeenth century. One of these is still preserved in the museum of Marshclair college, Aberdeen. An important fact is the occasional presence of a kayan-yusing race of Finns or Finmen in the Orkney islands during the last twenty years of the seventeenth century, as testified to by three writers of that period.-Toronto Mail and Empire. How to Make a Convenience Out of Your Hatbox. It is often necessary to keep a hatbox on a high shelf. In that case the following method is found convenient: Slit the two upright edges of one side of the box so that when the cover is raised this side will drop down as if on hinges. This, of course, allows the hat to be removed without taking the box from the shelf. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA HOW TO SELECT FOODS AND GET MOST FOR YOUR MONEY.-The following suggestions on getting the most food for one's money are from the United States department of agriculture's "How to Select Foods." ```markdown ``` IT IS OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN! Use cereals (flour, meal, cereal breakfast foods, etc.) freely, taking pains to prepare them with great care and to vary the kind used from day to day if necessary to keep people from tiring of them. Remember that a quart of whole milk a day for each child to be used as a beverage and in cookery is not too much. Plan carefully both in buying and in cooking. WE ARE GIVING AWAY COUPONS FOR EVERY CENT PAID IN MONEY IN THE PLANET OFFICE, ON EITHER JOB WORK OR ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. THESE COUPONS WILL BRING A TALKING MACHINE, AN UMBRELLA OR A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS, JUST AS YOU SELECT. Do not be ashamed to plan closely. Thrift in food means providing enough food, neither too little nor too much. Notice carefully how much of such staples as flour, sugar, milk, cooking fat, etc., is used each week for a month and see if there are any ways of cutting down the quantity needed. Buy nonperishable materials in quantities if better prices can be secured and there is a good storage place in the home. Neighbors can sometimes club together to get lower rates. Estimate carefully how much of any material will be needed before laying in a supply, then see that none is wasted by careless handling. * Try to make the dishes served * of such size that there will be * enough to satisfy the appetite of * the family and no unnecessary * table and plate waste. * Do not be above notting * whether anything usable is * thrown away with the garbage, * which always shows how thrifty * food is used in a household. - Flinky tastes in food often - prevent the use of many valuable materials which might be the means of saving money. - Good food habits are an important part of personal hygiene and thrift. Children get such habits by having suitable amounts of suitable foods served to them and then being expected to eat what is set before them. FOR $30 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS WE WILL ALLOW YOU A CASH DISCOUNT ON ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS THAT YOU MAY SEND US. THE PLANET SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME. IT IS NEWSY AND READABLE. AN EXPERIENCE OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ENABLES US TO CATER TO THE READING PUBLIC. YOU WILL LIKE THE PLANET IF YOU WILL READ IT * True economy lies not only in * buying wisely, but also in making * the fullest possible use of * what is bought. * PERENNIAL PESTS. How to Destroy Mosquitites by Preventive Measures. A teacupful of water standing ten days is enough to breed over 200 mosquitites. A bucketful of water may breed enough to infest a community. Some species of mosquitites lay their eggs on the water, others lay them in the water, and still others lay them in the mursh mud. All the eggs hatch out first into "wrigglers," and then they turn into what are called "puppies." The grown mosquitites finally emerge from the pupae and fly into the air. Both wriggler and pupae are readily seen with the naked eye. We Do All Kinds of Job Work Don't waste time swaiting mosquitoes. Prevent their breeding by draining or filling ponds and puddles or, if near the seashore, by connecting the marshes with tidal water, by emptying or screening rain barrels, removing all old tins, boxes, tubs, pails, bottles, broken crockery and other things which collect water. Report to the department of health the location of any pools or puddles, particularly those which do not dry up within a week. WE HAVE TWO LINOTYPES, ONE IS OF THE LATEST PATENT. THE COST PRICE OF THE FIRST ONE WAS $3,375, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. THE COST OF THE LATEST WAS $3,700, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. ADD TO THESE AMOUNTS $1,000 AND YOU HAVE THE EXPENSE OF BRINGING THEM FROM THE MERGENTHALER FACTORY AT BROOKLYN, N. Y. AND SETTING THEM UP IN OUR OFFICE AT RICHMOND. Be on the constant lookout for standing water and do away with it, whether it contains wrigglers or not. Safety first. Why Oil Will Still the Troubled Waters Immediately. Frequently we hear the expression that some one "poured oil upon the troubled waters," which is linked up with the discovery that oil poured overboard from a ship in distress will tend to increase its safety by stopping the waves from breaking against the ship's side. This is due to the fact that the oil is composed of molecules which are more closely compressed than the molecules in water. The oil forms a kind of blanket through which the waves canpot break, thus protecting the sides of a ship that has poured overboard enough oil to cover the sea for a few yards in all directions. The waves beneath the oil are just as violent as ever, but they cannot break through. Our Press Room is also well equipped. The outlay for machinery alone exceeds $4000 Call and see our plant We make this statement in order that you may know and understand that we are well prepared to take care of your orders and deliver to you your work on time. Address How the Auto Driver Can Alleviate Eye Trouble. Every automobile driver has experienced the discomfort of dust in the eyes and also from the effects of cold winds. A suggestion has been made that these discomforts may be greatly alleviated by applying castor oil along the eyelashes. This, it is claimed, will catch most of the dust before it can enter the eye, and also it protects the eyes from the chilling effect of the wind. How to Remove the Odor of Onions From Kitchen Dishes. A quick and simple way to remove the odor of onions from pots and pans is to wash and dry the pan and scour with common salt. Place it on the stove until the salt is brown, shake often and afterward wash the utensil in the usual way. JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia Hia Experience. "That young electrician got an answer from the girl he proposed to that was opposed to all his scientific principles." "What was it?" "A decided negative which was also quite positive."—Baltimore American. SHOOT I'M QUICK FORE HE FLYS AW I GOT I'M AWRIGHT DAWGONIT!! HE DUCKED AW, SHUCKS HE DUCKS EVERY BULLET I SHOOT LEMME SHOW YOU HOW TO FOOL 'IM AWK AWK DARN YOU! YOU GOT 'IM CHARLIE, YOU SURE IS SOME SHOT RE A Y L N E T ROANOKE NOTES ROANOKE, VA., July 23.—Mrs. Claybie Buford of 512七堡街 street N. W. left Sunday morning for a two weeks vacation at Charleston, W. Va. and will visit her mother, Mrs. Lawson Mrs. Sallie Turner. 623 Falfrax avenue left a few days ago to visit her mother at Youngstown, Ohio. She will spend two weeks in the Buckeye State. Mrs. Mary Rice. 509 Commonwealth avenue, N. E. will leave Saturday, July 28th for Camden, N. J. to visit her daughter and sister-in-law and also to visit her son in Newark. She will spend three or four weeks in New Jersey. Rev. J. W. Herben and wife arrived in the city Friday morning, July 20th from St. Louis, Mo. and probably will remain in the city the remainder of the Summer. Mrs. Herben is the daughter of Mrs. Ida Wade and was originally a teacher in the public schools of Romoke. Mr. Thomas Lewis Burrell, a third year student of Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., preached at the eleven o'clock service. All were delighted with his sermon and predict a very useful career for him. We would to God that we could point with pride to more young men of the real manly type of Mr. Burrell. Mrs. Helen Stanfield McBarlow, who has spent eight or nine months in Pittsburgh, Pa., where her son, Master Clemon Barlow, has been attending school, returned home Sunday morning. Rev. Young, of Rocky Mount, Franklin county, Va., preached Sunday night from Titus 1st chapter and 2nd verse. He has been indeed instructed by the Spiritual Teacher of men. He made the message plain and clear. Mrs. Mary Collins, of Lynchburg, avenue is still such indisposed at her home where she has been several weeks, with a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Lecannia Lavender of Lynchburg avenue is still indisposed, yet there is hope of improvement. Miss Jeffries, of 11 Lynchburg avenue, N. E. is much indisposed. She is greatly missed at the office of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company on Gainsboro avenue. It is hoped she may soon be able to be at her post again. Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. preached at Cave Springs last Sunday, our people there in an effort to make some finance by way of a rally, which was a success, though the weather was incloment. Mrs. N. B. Taylor and K. T. Boland have returned from a very pleasant trip to the East, where they attended the alumni association of the Hampton Institute and the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. They were joined in Portsmouth by Mrs. Hallie Traynham Benjamin. The ladies report that these meetings were the best they had attended during the history of the organization and were much oiled over their visit to the seashore. Mr. Thomas Kinsey of Fifth avenue, N. W. who has been sick for several weeks, is reported critically ill at this writing. Mr. E. A. Stanfield returned home Saturday, July 21st from Cincinnati, Ohio where he spent a short stay with old acquaintances of many years ago. Mrs. Burk, of Main and Sixth streets, Mrs. Green of 106 E. Court street, Cincinnati and others of Hamilton county. The hustlers of Southwest Virginia, Madison Stanfield and Joe C. Dugger his associate, who tires not, place the best literature of its kind in the hands of the reading public of Virginia. The Richmond Planet, the old reliable, the true and tried, will be found on sale at 153 Wells Alley, N. W. Read it, friend. Mr. Armstead Hall of Fourth avenue, N. W. an employee of the Norfolk and Western shops, is confined to his home and has been for a week. Mrs. W. O. Stanfield retruned Monday from Columbus, Ohio, where she spent quite a pleasant time with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Stanfield, of Champion盟, She brought home with her the little daughter of her husband, Gladys Stan field. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carrington Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers of 213 First street, Danville, Va. are in the city visiting relatives and friends. While here they are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Balley of 210 First street, N. W. Mrs. Carrington is the niece of Mr. R. B. Balley. We wish for them a pleasant stay while in our midst. Sunday, July 22nd was a very good day at the Hill Street Baptist Church. At 9:30 A. M. the Superintendent opened the Sunday School, which was largely attended. Rev. W. D. Woods preached a splendid sermon at the eleven o'clock service. At three P. M. the pastor, Rev. D. R. Powell and congregation rendered service at the Christian Church At five P. M. the President, Mr. David Jones opened B. Y. P. U. and an excellent program was rendered, besides the other business. At eight P. M. Rev. Powell preached an excellent sermon, which thrilled his hearers. Mrs. Essie M. Watkins and little son, Eunice of 630 Eighth avenue, N. W. left Tuesday for Walnut Cove, N. C. to spend a week with Mr. Watkins' sick mother and with other friends at Pine Hall, N. C. Mr. Boyd B. Barber, of 159 High street and headwaiter at Hotel Roanoke was called to Washington, D. C. Sunday, the 15th inst to attend the burial of his brother, Mr. Otis Barber, who died after a lingering illness. He was a strong Christian and died very peacefully. Mrs. M. A. Barlow, of Pittsburgh Pa. is visiting her people in this city. Mr. Austin Nichols of S. S. Bridges is visiting Mr. James Phile, corner 5th and Park streets. Mr. Nichols is one of the few colored sailors in the U. S. Navy. He was here on a five-day furlough. Mr. Huff and Miss Josie Jones returned to the city after spending a few days at the Baptist Association ten miles below Rocky Mount, Va. Miss Susie Banks and Mr. Olive Saccher, of Norfolk, are the guest of Miss Jones. Mr. Charles W. H. Jordan, of Richmond, Va. was in the city on his vacation. He was home-bound after five weeks away. Mrs. Janie Randolph, of Norfolk, Va. was the guest of her mother, Mrs Mollie Taylor, 106 High street. Mr. Henry Merritt, of Norfolk, was the guest of Miss Postine Taylor. Mrs. Frances Coleman died last Saturday night, after an illness of several months. She was the mother of Mr. John Coleman. M. C. C. Valentine, of Petersburg Va. and superintendent of the N. C. Mutual Insurance Company, and Miss Lillian Hill of Norfolk, Va. were the guest of Miss Marie Coleman. 204 Wells avenue. Miss Phoebe Hendricks, of Meadsville, Halifax county, attended the Summer Normal at Christiansburg. She is the guest of Miss Fannie Hendricks. Mr. George Simpson is on the corner of Sixth and Gainsboro avenues, and has added much improvement to his business making it very attractive and tasty for the general public. The following are at Burrell Memorial Hospital: Messrs. Otis Mc Gempay, James Squalls, Albert Barks dale, Walter Young, Mesdames Mary Casey, Ju. Lucile M. mell. AT THE HAMPTON Did you see the show at the Hampton this week? If you didn't you missed a good one. Mrs. Annie St. Clare, Fiddler and Shelton in vaudeville were very good. The pictures are good at all times. On Monday, Marina Lins in the American Girl, also two Western reels. Tuesday, Helen Gibson in railroad sensation stories; Ham and Bud Comedy; two reels of drama. Wednesday, Pearl White in Pearl of the Army, also the Scarlet Runner. Thursday, in Mystery of Double Cross; Pathe news. Friday, Helen Holmes in Railroad Raiders; Kerrigan re-issued Western drama. Saturday, U. S. Defenders, a series of prepared ass, showing the making and maintaining of soldiers and sailors and equipments. Come to your house. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER. After a long rest, Little Willie decides to write again, but there is a reason for this week's letter, "A Birthday" and the "Hogs" are responsible this time. Friday, July 20th, 1917 was Little Willie's birthday, and he wishes to say he is still too young to get in the draft lists. That's about all the light to be given as to the correct age. So it just happened that on this same day, July 20th, the Royal Order of Hogs gave a "blow out" in the den of their president, Proper Tate, on Gainsboro avenue, N. W. Promptly at eleven o'clock (the time for refreshments) the Hogs were seated around a long table for the big feed. Before the hour named however, the Hogs began to arrive. "They came from near and far, some in autos, others on the car." They played games and slipped THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA mountain soda until the hour named. "Then they all marched in and took a seat, it would have done you good to see the Hogs grunt and eat." Proper Tate, the president at one end of the table and Little Willie at the other, with the other Hogs all around the sides. Those present were as follows: E. G. Tate, president; Dr. H. J. Moseley, secretary; W. F. Hughes, treasurer; M. D. Barlow, H. A. Turner; C. W. Polindexter, W. M. Preston, James McCay, E. S. Brown, Dr. J. H. Roberts. R. H. Holland, P. S. Sutton, James T. Wray, George W. Simpson and Little Willie. C. W. Poindexter, the Prelate, invoked the blessing and the Hogs went after the following menu: Mountain dew, a la old darling, olives, pickles, German carp with dressing, potato salad, celery. "Bevo," American cheese, rye bread. There was plenty for all the Hogs and plenty to give away when all had been filled. The president, Proper Tate, called for order and introduced Little Willie, who responded to the toast, "Our Sweet-hearts." Dr. Roberts responded to "The Coming Groom." Strangler Moseley followed, saying he had made a Hog of himself in Roanoke, weighing 156 pounds when he came and now rushing Little Willie, at 187 1-2 pounds. He thinks Roanoke a fine place to raise Hogs. The president then presented the cauldry of the Hogs "Ding-it" Hughes who spoke on "Our Business Hogs." The "Lover Hor, Barlow was next "Our Wives." Prolate Polindexter was next but said he had nothing to say save that he like other Hors had eaten too much, Salty Sutton, Naildrawing Brown, Sodaplick, Preston, Fishy McCoy and Lord Holland, all had a word to say. Solo Simpson was called out on business, then "Gouty" Turner was called and said he couldn't talk and couldn't sing, but when it comes to being a Hog he was on the job and after the moun tain daw was passed to him he (who is quite a baritone) sang to the de light of all, "The Old Soxton" and "Asleep in the Deep,' Limpy, Wray, who claims he is only a big, on ac count of size, had to make a train, then the Hogs all sang, "What a 'Hampton' of a time we've had. The closing remarks were made by President Proper Tate and at the last moment the president sprang a surprise by taking from his pocket a fresh unbroken package of mountain dew (old darling) Then Little Willie led in singing "Where he leads, I will follow." So ended another happy night and the Hogs in the wee sun hours struck out for home wishing the early return of another Hog convention. The menu was prepared by Solo Simpson, the popular cafe man. The windows of the 'Pent' were decorated with corn, tomato and potato peelings, cabbage leaves and shucks. Long live the Hogs, Many returns of such a night. Colored people don't forget the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association the largest and strongest Negro In insurance company in the world. Messrs. F. L. McCoy, W. A. Reid, and W. B. F. Crowell represent the company in Roanoke. Take policles with your own people. Help make employment for your own boys and girls with this company. They can be more than ordinary laborers. They can become clerks, agents and district managers. Help your own people. We all must die some day, let us prepare for death. The best way is to get your heart right with God. Then get a policy with the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association, and you are safe. Play safety first. See McCoy, Reid or Crowell. Get in before it is too late. Visit the Hampton Theatre, the finest theatre owned and controlled by Negroes in the South You are welcome. No stairs to climb, no back way. Let us all sing, "Help us to help each other, Lord." Yours truly. LITTLE WILLIE. Will Ralse Age Limit War has caused the management of the Pennsylvania railroad to suspend the age limit in the employment of men. The rules prohibit the hiring of a new man above forty-five years of age. The great number of young men about to be called into service has brought about the suspension. It has been decided by the railroad managers to meet war conditions by allowing the employment of men between forty-five and seventy years of age for the period of the war and six months after its conclusion. Since this employment is not to be considered permanent, these men will not partake of the pension benefits of the railroad. This arrangement will give men above military age a chance to do their bit in helping the railroads to meet the extra pressure of wartimes. PERFECT PHONOGRAPHS AT POPULAR PRICES THESE TALKING MACHINES ARE THE MOST REMARKABLE VALUES THAT HAVE YET BEEN OFFERED TO THE TRADE. IN FINISH AND TONE QUALITY THEY ARE EQUAL TO ANY OF THE $25.00 RETAIL MACHINES ON THE MARKET No.1.-13x13x6 inches, No.2.-16x16x7 inches, CABINETS MAY BE SPRING MOTOR AND NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED ONE WINDING. THE CHINES. TURN-TA HIGHLY POLISHED THE R 311 N. 4 CABINETS MAY BE HAD IN OAK SPRING MOTOR AND WILL P NO. 2 IS EQUIPPED WITH A M ONE WINDING. THIS MACHINE CHINES. TURN-TABLES 10 IN HIGHLY POLISHED. THE RIC 311 N. 4th S 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. --- Gets Letter, Takes Poison. Following the receipt of a letter from Miss Pauline Stefnake, Reading, Walter S. Stokes, twenty-five years old, Baltimore and Ohio fromman, attempted sulede at Cumberland, Md., by swallowing poison. He fought the police when they placed ed him in an ambulance. As he entered the Western Maryland hospital he is said to have remarked, "She had no business to say what she did." The letter, written in red ink, said: "A friend of mine that is in the army had been home for five days and, oh what an exciting time we had. His folks live next door to us. He sure did make tears come to our eyes when he gave us goodbye." According to friends of Stokes, he is engaged to the girl and is to be married on August 15. His home is in Seattle. $550,000,000 Garden Crop. A $550,000,000 crop from vacant lot and home gardens is the way the people of the United States have responded to the early spring call of the national emergency food garden commission. This announcement was made by Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the food garden commission. "According to our figures," said Mr Pack, "there are more than three times as many gardens in the United States this summer as compared with a year ago. This increase represents a gain of 1,750,000 acres, according to the best figures available." Comic Ca omic Capers Gramophone Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. PLENTY OF SHADE-FINE SPRING WATER. THE LAKE WILL BE OPEN TO BOATING. THESE GROUNDS ARE ADJACENT TO THE MAGNIFICENT WOODLAND CEMETERY GROUNDS, WHERE WIDE DRIVE-WAYS AND CONCRETE WALK-WAYS ARE A FEATURE. REST ROOMS FOR LADIES. LARGE PORCHES WITH HAMMOCKS, WHERE THE COOL AFTERNOON BREEZES CAN BE ENJOYED. GOOD ORDER GUARANTEED. TWO BLOCKS FROM THE HIGHLAND PARK STREET-CAR LINE. EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM CHURCHHILL John Mitchell, Jr., President D. P. Bragg, Secretary Call up the President at Randolph 2213, or Bragg Brothers & Company, 506 North Second Street. SEVEN ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons The Planet (Richmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.50 per year in advance. Subscribe now, and get the neway news. KINKY Hair Grows Long, Soft, Silky Gentlemen: I am seeing you top hair to let you receive my EXELENTO QUININO POWDER has done for my hair. It has grown to 26 inches long and is very thick, soft and silky and I can move my hair without it. I want that hair grower in the world. LAURA BANKS. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten your hair. Venice has fooled yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be made straight. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO PURITINE POWDER is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans and hardens stops Falling Hair at Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Wit: or Particulata EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA., Inc. 527 NORTH SECOND STREET, RICHMOND, VA. SELLS INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS Then why not select the best that is to be had, a policy that pays every week with Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc.? Also owning and operating the Va. Beneficial and Insurance Co., Inc., at Norfolk, Va. Read a few testimonials from the thousands that are on file in home office at Richmond, Va. --- ERN AID S RTH SECOND S INSURANCE insurance is at the act to the fall of promptly holder. e whole e policy. and per- ties. JUNE 2, PTLY. 7, 1917. society of as long you have. maker, we ($210.00). with claim word. Her paid to long ill- No one society. JUNIUS Southern Aid the best that is to be had, and also owning and operating testimonials from the thous Of all investments that of insurance is the safest, because it pays at the crucial moment-it is not subject to the money market or the rise and fall of stocks and bonds; but pays promptly upon the death of each policy-holder. Insurance that covers the whole field of life's emergencies in one policy. Sickness, Accident and Death, and perpetual in payments for disabilities. Then why not select the best that Society of Va., Inc.? Also owning folk, Va. Read a few testimonials PAID 178 WEEKS'SICK BENEFITS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION AMOUNTING TO $529.75 2315 Green St., Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Richmond, Va. Gentleman:—I wish to express my thanks to you for the kindness shown me during the long illness of my son, Howard Lewter, who is insured with your Society under policy No. 96,885. He was sick for 178 weeks, (from Dec. 1913 to May 1917.) During this period of illness you paid to him, cash in hand $529.75. Your superintendent and agents paid these weekly sick claims each and every week, promptly, cheerfully and without a Yours is the only insurance company I ever heard of issuing a perpetual paying sick and accident policy; that is, paying for each and every week of Lackness until death, complaint. I willingly recommend the Southern Aid Society to any one who wishes to join a company that really insures perpetually against sickness and accidents. Sincerely and gratefully, (Mrs.) FANNIE WALTON. PAID $503.75 SICK BENEFITS ON 10c. POLICY AND $35.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. POLICY NO. 447 ON MARY F. ANDERSON. Farrington, Hanover Co., Va., R. F. D. No. 1, Box 41. To The Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Mr. W. A. Jordan, Supt. Dear Friends:—I thank you very much for the check you sent me and I hope the Lord will ever bless and prosper you and the Society. From Yours Sincerely, Mrs. JAS. F. A. JOHNSON. PAID $200.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY, AFTER PAYING SICK CLAIMS OF HUSBAND PROMPTLY EACH WEEK DURING LONG ILLNESS. 267—8th Ave., N. W., Roanoke, Va., Dec. 4, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Richmond, Va. Locust Hill Aid Society, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen, I feel that too much cannot be said in praise of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia for its very prompt and courteous way in which it has transacted business during my husband's long illness. I am glad to register my high regards for the dignity and efficiency as seen in your Roanok office. Since my husband first reported sick your district office paid him promptly until his death November 30, 1916, and on December 4, 1916, paid the death claim of $200.00. I gladly recommend the Southern Aid Society for its promptness and efficiency. I am very truly yours, MRS. VAN. LUCAS. 6, 1910, to June 6, 1917, and at her death paid over to me the Death Claim of $500.00. I take great pleasure in recommending the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., to anyone who wants a sure policy of protection all through life. Respectfully yours, GEORGE JAMES, Husband. Witness: Clarence James. ALL SICK CLAIMS AND $500.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY PAID. 222 Railroad Ave., Franklin, Va., Aug. 24, 1915. Southern Aid Society. Gentleman,—I take very great pleasure in writing you to thank you for the promptness in paying the death claim of my wife, Mrs. Lizzie Jenkins, who died Aug. 13, 1915. You lost no time in paying my claim, for as soon as my daim reached the home office, your check for $500.00, in full settlement, was given to me by your superintendent, Mr. W. R. Thonas. The Southern Aid Society ```markdown ``` The Southern Art Society SATURDAY July --28 --- $5.50 PER WEEK PAID FROM DEC. 9, 1915 TO JUNE 2, 1916. $210.00 DEATH CLAIM PAID PROMPTLY. Winchester, Va., January 27, 1917. To Mr. Thos. M. Crump, Secretary, Southern Aid Society. We highly recommend the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., the only company that pays you as long as you are sick, and for any disease that you have. Through their superintendent, Mr. Henry C. Baker, we have received Two Hundred and Ten Dollars, ($210.00), the full amount due us in settlement of the death claim of our beloved mother, the late Mrs. Mary Ford. Her weekly sick benefits of $5.50 were also promptly paid to us each and every consecutive week during her long illness from December 9, 1915, to June 2, 1916. No one should fail to insure with the Southern Aid Society. With pride and gratitude, MARY A. BARRETT, OLLIE FORD, JUNIUS FORD, FRED FORD, GODFREY FORD. MRS. LELIA V. JAMES, 1104 CHAFFIN ST., RICHMOND VA. WAS PAID EACH WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS FROM DEC. 6, 1916, TO JUNE 6, 1917. TOTAL SICK BENEFITS DRAWN DURING SIX AND ONE-HALF YEARS MEMBERSHIP, $217.50. DEATH CLAIM PAID $500.00, MAKING TOTAL PAYMENTS OF $717.50. PREMIUMS PAID TO SOCIETY TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS Richmond, Va., July 2, 1917. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that my wife, Mrs. Lolia V. James, 1104 Chaffin Street was a member of Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., for six and one-half years. During this time, she was sick on several occasions, and when ever she reported her illness to the Society she received her sick dues promptly. Her last illness extended from the latter part of November 1916 to June 1917. The Society sent her money to her bedside each week from Dec THE RICHMOND PLANET AID SOCIETY COND STREET, RANCE THA 1907 SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA. INC. 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA INC. INSURES AGAINST SICKNESS, ACCIDENTS & DEATH 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA INC. Southern Aid Building, Richmond, Va. is to be had, a policy that pa and operating the Va. Benefi from the thousands that are o 1907 SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA. INC. 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INSURES AGAINST SICKNESS, ACCIDENTS & DEATH 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INSURES AGAINST SICKNESS, ACCIDENTS & DEATH Southern Aid Building, Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA BENEFICIAL INSURANCE CAL VA. BEN. & INS. CO. BUILDING Virginia Beneficial & Insurance Co.'s Bldg., Norfolk, Va ```markdown ``` SOCIETY OF STREET, RICHMOND E THAT PH SOCIETY OF VA. INC. OFFICE SOUTHERN AND SCIETY OF VA. INLA AND AGAINST STUDENTS & CREAT 527 Building, Richmond, Va. Pa ing Sic ance p ing of a Car but it Life I payme Your b must t SIC South R Gen you my b your in his M paid recly this f I the gener Inc., c. policy that pays every w the Va. Beneficial and Ins lands that are on file in hou is second to none in this country. I wish you continued success in your good work. Very truly yours, WILLIAM JENKINS. Camp Grove, Danville, Va., Feb. 2, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen,—Please accept our sincere thanks for your kind and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Mr. Wm. Watkins, during his long illness and on account of which you paid $100.00 in sick benefits; also for your prompt payment of his death claim of $250.00. Your company leads all others. I will not fall to recommend the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., to each and every one. I hope that 1917 will add 10,000 to your membership. Respectfully yours. ```markdown ``` Payments made on a perpetual paying Sickness, Accident and Death insurance policy-are merely the accumulating of assets for your future use. Carrying Fire Insurance is prudence, but it is an expense item-Health and Life Insurance is a necessity and the payments are but a saving account. Your building may never burn, but all must take sick, get injured, or die! every week with Southern Aid and Insurance Co., Inc., at Norwin home office at Richmond, Va. HER SICK BENEFITS FOR NINE MONTHS AND $250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. 912 Rome Street, Petersburg, Va.. Oct. 18, 1916. Society, Petersburg District. wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my Isaac Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and the immediate death claim of $250.00. always speak in defense of your company. Very truly yours, DELLA HAWKS. KKS' SICK BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO $87.00 AND THE DEATH CLAIM ON $65.00 PROMPTLY. 1020 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Society of Virginia, Inc., 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. on behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, policy No. sick for twenty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to him during that illness $87.00 in weekly sick benefits and the death promptly without any deductions. dealings with your superintendent and agents, I was shown everyuld be desired. over bless you and enable you to continue the good work. Very gratefully yours, MRS. MAGGIE GARLAND. PAID MOTHER SICK BENEFITS FOR NINE MONTHS AND $250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. 912 Rome Street, Petersburg, Va.. Oct. 18, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Petersburg District. Gentleman,—I wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my mother, Mrs. Alice Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and the immediate payment of the death claim of $250.00. PAID 20 WEEKS' SICK BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO $87.00 AND THE DEATH CLAIM ON $65.00 PROMPTLY. Bachelor's degree in Law of Virginia, Inc. 827 N. 2nd St., Ritenmond, Va. Gentleman.—On behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very courteous and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, policy No. 93247, who was slick for twenty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to his death. Paying him during that illness $87.00 in weekly sick benefits and the death claim of $65.00 promptly without any deductions. In all my dealings with your superintendent and agents, I was shown every courtesy that could be desired. $500.00 DR. THOS. A. STEVENS' DEATH CLAIM. 1007 Sixth Street, Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 10, 1917. Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Windly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment of my husband, Dr. Thos. A. Stevens, who died February 6, 1917. The check was delivered to me Thursday, Feb. 8, 1917, by your superintendent, on. always speak in the highest terms of your company, and pray God's the work. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen,—Kindly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment of death claim of my husband, Dr. Thos. A. Stevens, who died February 6, 1917. The above named check was delivered to me Thursday, Feb. 8, 1917, by your superintendent, Mr. R. D. Burton. I shall always speak in the highest terms of your company, and pray God's blessings upon the work. --- MRS. JENNIE WATKINS RICHMON Virgini ```markdown ``` SICK TWO YEARS, DREW $300.00 SICK BENEFITS AND THE FULL DEATH CLAIM. Farmville, Va., April 26, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen.—I take this opportunity of expressing to you my sincere thanks for the kind treatment given to my brother during his long illness. I also want to thank your agent, Mr. Jackson Glaze, who was so business-like in his dealings with him and his family. My brother Ben Woodson was sick in last illness and you did as much as possible to your policy he was paid each and every week during the whole period. He received about $300.00 in Sick Benefits. Notwithstanding this fact, we received the full amount of his death claim. I therefore take great pleasure in recommending to the general public, the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., and that its policy is an eror to all others I know CC. AUGUSTUS WOODSON. Witness: P. W. Moore, Jackson Glaze. Respectfully, MRS, THOS A, STEVENS FOR INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS THE INSURED EVERY WEEK OF LIFE, AND THE WIDOW AND ORPHANS AFTER DEATH, TAKE OUT A POLICY IN SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, INC. HOME OFFICE: 527 N. 2ND ST. RICHMOND, VA. DISTRICT OFFICES OR AGENCIES IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: A. D. Price.....President Edward Stewart.....First Vice-President Jas. T. Carter.....Second Vice-President B. A. Cophas.....Third Vice-President Thos. M. Crump.....Secretary, Manager B. L. Jordan, Assistant Secretary, Manager and Auditor Walter E. Baker.....Treasurer W. A. Jordan, A. Washington, Chas. N. Jackson, W. E. Randolph. J. T. P. Cross, General Manager, Virginia Beneficial & Insurance Co., 526 Queen St., Norfolk Va. STEP TWO THE PLANET T. R. CONDEMNS THE RACE RIOTS IN EAST SAINT LOUIS LABOR LEADER'S REMARK IS REBUKED BY THE COLONEL. EAST ST. LOUIS CRIME DENOUNGED BY ROOSEVELT; MURDER NOT DEBATABLE, HE SAYS TO AMERICAN FEDERATION OFFICIAL. NEW YORK, July 19.—"Murder is not dehattable." So Theodore Roosevelt concludes a letter on the East St. Louis riots in reply to a communication from Victor A. Olander, secretary of the Illinois branch of the American Federation of Labor. So far as organized labor is concerned Colonel Roosevelt declares his unqualified belief in it, but he refuses to subscribe to the doctrine that the reason of "the Negroes to organize or strike is justification for their being killed. "I refuse," he says, "to treat any industrial conditions as warranting riot and murder, and I condemn all persons, whether representatives of labor or not, who attempt to pallate or exert crimes, or who fail to condemn the clear-cut and unequivocal fashion." Lawlessness, he holds, begets lawlessness, citing as an example the experience of the Industrial Workers of the World in Arizona, and it is the duty of the government to repress all such, even when directed against such or other crimes. I the I. W. w., which he says, has in often been acting as an ally of Germany. The colonel's letter follows: "I was not informed, in my way, as to these economic conditions which, it is alleged, led up to the riot, until after Mr. Gompers' speech on July 6. When on that evening I made my first remarks on the riotis, I supposed the underlying cause to be racial, and in my remarks I made no allusion to the labor, or indeed, to labor at all, in connection concerned with the riotis. "It was I." "I was speech which was the fundamental cause was alleged to be economic, and that organized labor regarded itself as especially with the riotis. "Then my attention was called to the newspapers of July 4, which carried an alleged statement by Michael Whalen, president of the Central Trades and Labor Council, of East St. Louis. If this statement is correctly denied, Whalen said: "The chief objection to the Negroes is that they would not unionize and would not strike." "I hold with the utmost intensity of conviction that it is absolutely impossible for us to succeed along the lines of an orderly democracy, a democracy which shall be industrial as well as political, unless we treat the repression of crime, including crimes of violence, and the insistence on law, through the enforcement of law, as prime necessities. "I, of course, refuse, under any conditions, to accept that certain persons decline to unionize and strike as warranting their murder, or as warranting any kind of violence against them. But I go much further than this. I will aid in every way in my power to procure by governmental as well as private action, the remedying of all the wrongs of labor, and in so acting I shall pay no heed to any capitalistic opposition. "But I refuse to treat any industrial actions as warranting riot and murder, and I condemn all persons, whether representatives of organized labor or excuse such crimes, or who fail to condemn them in clear-eat and unequivocal fashion. "I heartily believe in organized labor, just as, and even more than, I believe in organized capital. I am very proud of being an honorary member of one labor organization, but I will no more "ondone crime or violence by a labor organization or by working men, who will" condone crime or wrongdoing by a corporation or by capitalists. A share deal for every man! That is the only safe motto for the United States. "This is a democracy, a government by the people, and the people have supreme power if they choose to exercise it. The people can get justice peacefully, if they really desire it; and if they not desire it enough to show the wisdom, patience and cool-headed determination necessary in order to get it peacefully through the orderly process of law, then they haven't the slightest excuse for trying to get it by riot and murder. "All the governmental authorities concerned in the East St. Louis situation should have taken notice of that situation in advance, and should take notice of it now. The national government, and all local governmental authorities in places where such a situation is likely to arise, should take notice now, and act now. Nineteen of wisdom is being wise in time. "If there has been improper solicitation of Negroes to come to East St. Louis, or improper housing and working conditions among them after they have come, or an improperly low wage scale, or if anything else proper has been done by the capitalists and employers, so that injustice has been done the working men then it was the bounded duty, and is now the bounded duty, of the government authorities to remedy the wrong and see lus- tice done the working men. "But the first consideration is to stop and to punish lawless and murderous violence. Lawless violence inevitably breeds lawless violence in return, and the first duty of the government is relentlessly to put a stop to the violence and then to deal firmly and wisely with all the conditions that led up to the violence. If black people were murdered, the murderer, in the end the effect is to produce lawlessness among brutal blacks. "We hope to advance throughout the world the peace of righteousness and brotherhood; surely we can best do so when we insist upon this peace of righteousness and brotherhood within our own borders. In procuring such a peace the first essentia is to guarantee to every man the most elementary of rights, the right to his own life. Murder is not debatable. I have just received a business letter from an organization styling itself the Industrial Council of Kansas City', and claiming to be affiliated with the Federation of Labor, which states that I accused organized labor of being responsible for the outrages of East St. Louis. I made no such accusation, the fact that there was at least a measure of the accusation had been in effect set forth in the speech by the special representative of organized labor at the meeting at which I spoke and by the telegram quoted in that speech. "Whenover I have the power I will protect the white man against the black wrongdoer, and the black man against the white wrongdoer; I will as far as I have the power, procure the labor of the laboring man who is wronged by the man of property, and for every man whether he has property or not, if he is wronged by lawless violence; and when I have the power, I will at least raise my voice in protest if there is at least chance of that protest doing good. "We are at this moment at war with a most formidable and ruthless enemy. We are fighting for our greatest rights; we are fighting for the rights of all self-respecting and civilized nations to liberty and self-government. We have demanded that the Negro submit to the draft and do his share in fighting exactly as the white man does. Surely, when such is the case, we should give him the same protection by the fact that we give to the white man. All of us who fight to fight to serve as soldiers, der to shoulder, whether we are farmers or townfolk, whether we are working men or professional men, men who employ others or men who are employed by others. "We fight for the same country, we are loyal to the same flag; we are all sake eager to pay with our bodies in order to serve the high ideals which those who founded and preserved this nation believed it our mission to uphold throughout the world. Surely, in case it is our duty to treat all our fellow citizens, rich or poor, black or white, with justice and mercy, and so far as may be, in a spirit of brotherly kindness. "The victims of the mob in East St. Louis were very humble people. They were saint, and that was their kindness in New York during the war, Lincoln, addressing a working men's association, singled out as the saddest features of the riots the killing of some working people by their working people." RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE JUBILEE CONVENTIONS. Mr. President and Members of this Quartette of Conventions,— Whereas, in spite of the unprecedented numbers in which we have come, we all have been so royally involved during this our Jubilee session, and Whereas, both our personal comfort and the success of our meetings have depended so largely upon the faithful work and co-operation of the local churches, white and colored, and upon the generosity and friendliness of the city officials, the public press, the city railways and the private industry, we are regardless of expense and trouble up to us their homes and hearts. Therefore, be it resolved that we the officers and members of the Va., Baptist state, the Woman's State Educational, the Baptist State Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U, Conventions do hereby express our appreciation by tendering a standing vote of thanks. (1) To the City of Lynchburg for its interest shown officially through the presence and encouraging words on the part of His Honor Mayor Jester, the Honorable Judge Christian and Mr. Ryland, General Manager of the chamber of Commerce. (2) To the public press, especially the "Newer and the "Daily Advance" of Lynchburg, for the ample publicity given our publications. (3) To the railways of the State whose special rates made possible so large an attendance and to the street railway of the city which so kindly put extra cars at our disposal and whose conductors and other employees have been so uniformly polite and obliging. (4) To the white Baptists whose churches and pastors co-operated with our own local brethren in preparing for our entertainment and whose representative Dr. Conrad delivered such a stirring and sincere address of welcome. (5) We our colored brethren and sisters of every denomination and calling whose hospitality has been shown not only in the unselfish way they have worked together looking forward to our coming but in the opening of their homes for our entertainment and, tonight, in the closing of their churches that they might join with us in this our closing. (6) To the members of the Chorus whose faithfulness in attendance and the excellence of whose service have merited our praise as well as gratitude. (7) To the local Committee of Management including President R. C. Woods, Mrs. Mary Hayes-Allen and others too numerous for mention who labored night and day to arrange for our coming and now have made our stay so pleasant that, were it not for Duty's call, we fain would settle here for life. Respectfully submitted. Richard Spiller, D. D. W. B. Reed, D. D. Richard H. Bowling, Secy. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SECRETARY BAKER ISSUES STATEMENTS DELEGEO OFFICERS Colonel Young Restored to Active Duty—Services Needed by War Department—The War Secretary Praises Colored Officers Training Camp In response to a letter from Dean Kelly Miller of Howard University, Secretary Baker issued a statement; July 7, to the effect that Col. Young has been restored to active duty. Dean Miller's letter to the Secretary transmitted the complaint of Attorney Charles S. Darden of Los Angeles, which represented the possibility of injustice being done Col. Young at the present time. The correspondence follows: My dear Prof. Miller: Through you to the students of Howard I desire to extend my congratulations on their success in procuring the training camp for Negro officers at Des Moines. Considering all the circumstances and conditions existing in our country today, it certainly was a great victory of the students of Howard I. I have done so well in that matter, I am inclined to invoke their aid in an effort originated with me, for a greater victory along the same lines. You perhaps have already heard that Captain Davis, of the Ninth Cavalry, has been sent to the Philippines with his cavalry in spite of his request for permission to remain and render service with the colored soldiers in France. You perhaps also know that Lieut. Col. Young has been ordered to Presidio, our army hospital, for medical observation and treatment; in spite of the fact that Col Young is, according to my investigation, enjoying the very best health of his life. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the administration to either isolate our regular commissioned army officers, or put them on the retired list, adn it would come to the time honored custom and practice of the War Department, to order commissioned officers into the army hospital, and then permit them to come out of that hospital, except on the retired list. It is the opinion of men well informed on the subject, in this locality, that Col. Young will be retired by the government for the purpose of preventing his further advancement in the army, and his actual participation in the present war. You remember that the only three commissioned officers in the regular army, aside from the army chaplain are, Col. Young, Capt Davis, now enroute to the Philippines, and Capt Green, stationed at Liboria, all of whom ought to be considered in the organization of the separate division of the 30,000 colored troops now being organized. But it now appears that neither of these officers will, in any way, be connected or associated with that division. It would certainly be as cowardly an act on our part of it idly by and submit, without protest to the retirement of Young, as it will be on the part of our own troops about. I am also informed that an Ohio senator protested vigorously against the department's order of Davis to the Philippines, but of course, without avail. There some method which can be pursued in behalf of our colored commissioned officers which would not embarrass them on the records of the War department? CHARLES S. DRUDEN In transmitting this letter Prof. Miller said: The Secretary of War, Washington, D.C. My dear Sir: I beg leave to submit the enclosed complaint against the War Department. I am indisposed to believe that any department of the government of the United States would place a stumbling block in the way of the patriotism of the humble American citizen. I beg to hope that the War Department, through an authorized statement, will set at rest all such suspicions as are contained in the enclosed communication. KELLY MILLER July 5, 1917 In response to Dean Miller's letter on July 7, the War Department issued the following statement; DEAR DEAN MILLER: I have just received your note of July 5, and return here with the complaint which you enclosed. I am very happy you sent me you that the work at Des Moines Camp is progressing remarkably well, and the reports I have from it are very good. The spirit of the men is fine, and apparently this encampment is going to do a very great deal of good, both to the country and to the men involved. Your correspondent writes chiefly about Lt. Col. Young, a colored officer of the regular army and a graduate of West Point, and a man with a one record for service in the army. Sometimes ago a board of officers passed upon his health and found him completely incapacitated for service; not obviously and visibly, but because, unfortunately, of their finding that he was infected with a chronic disease. My recollection is that it was Bright's disease. The report of the board was approved by the surgeon general, but in view of the fact that Colonel Young's record is a long and honorable one, and so the government needs officers of his rank and ability, it was directed that another board be convened to re-examine the question as to make quite sure that there could not be any error in that matter. I have directed that the report of the Board be returned to me personally before being acted upon, not because I find myself able to believe that any prejudice would produce the deep dishonor of a false report; but because I want to be able to give the assurance to all who inquire that I have given my own personal thought and attention to this case, in which so many are interested. I hope the board will find Col. Young still able to perform active duty. In the meantime, I have directed that he be restored to active duty, and have at least the hope of being able to have his assistance for the present. Cordially yours, NEWTON D. BAKER, Secretary of War. ELMIRA NOTES Elmira, N. Y. July 1917 Mrs. Mary M. Corbett who studied at art school, has some of her work on exhibition at the Empire State Fed convention at New Rochelle N. Y. The influx of colored people from the South into Chicago Heights, Ill., brought an epidemic of small-pox. The Mayor immediately ordered all the churches to close their doors and refrain from worship for fear they might spread the disease. But what about the saloons; did he close them? Oh, No! These important institutions of civilization must remain open. People who attend church are soer, clean, law-abiding, respectable people but they must not congregate for it would endanger the public health. But the saloons, where the low down Neeses gather and where squalor and fifth-wall can still operate and scatter the small-pox germs through the city. Can you bear it? Great is the logic of Mayor Hood. We do not condemn him for closing the churches, doubtless this he ought to have done but not left the other undone. His was the sin of omission rather than commission. The Mayor's morals need vaccinating. (In reply to above note.) ting. (In reply to above note). Mr. Editor:—It is true that a lot of our people frequent these places, but I fear nine out of nine times they use a Negro for a cleak. I think that all in all we have got our people stopped in marvelous places of lust. I know the Negro has a good scholar and very apt in learning and graduating under his white brother's bad habits that they have been practicing for years and years. But "all in all," the "negro is ours" right or wrong. He is our brother we must stand by him as a race to have a weak points strong. He is very quick to learn and to learn he must have a brother of his race for a teacher as the (white) man will lead him into degradation. He knows he is being followed by a Negro I think if the (American Issue a temperance newspaper of Westerville, Ohio) wants to publish articles of this kind it would be a worthy idea to use their own: race for an example, and they are hitting at them behind the Negro they should come face to face them behind the poor Negro who is invading the Northern territory. —Novie S. Chaney. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Last Friday night found the Reds and Blues hard at it and the Reds think that they will have to pull the blues in the wagon from 3rd and Leigh Sts, to 10th and Leigh Sts, and back. Watch for the end. Every captain is requested to be ready to report Friday, Aug. 3rd, S:30 p. m. The work of the Y. M. C. A., was of a great help to the city last Sunday and everybody was active. 9:30 a. m., the workers enjoyed the the A. C. A. The storm did not stop the boys they were out 4 p. m., to hear the address by Committeeman B. L. Allon who gave them a very timely address. The work in the city jail, city home, and penitentiary 10 a. m., accomplished much good. 5:30 p. m., Dr. L. B. Blaney formerly of Baltimore gave the men an address which was crowded with much encouragement. He is a man of great experience and has much to help the other man. The singing was a live wire. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the workers 9:30 a. m., at the Y. M. C. A. Mother send your boys to the special meeting for boys 4 p. m., at the Y. M. C. A. Committeeman C. B. Gaston will deliver a special address. All men are invited to the Y. M. C. A. 5:30 p. m., to hear Mr. Joshua H. Fisher who will deliver a special address. Come and bring the other man. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF LITTLE MT. O.—GIVES ITS PICNIC TO BUCKROE, AUGUST 4 TIMES 4 PLUS 2 PLUS 4. Dear Friend:— We desire to notify you that Mount Olivet Baptist Sunday School had in- dulged having its picnic elsewhere; but in order that the friends of the church who were there July 16th may have a chance and those who dare to go again and have another delightful trip may have the opportunity—we have decided to change our plans and run a picnic excursion to Buckroe Beach, Wednesday Aug 22, 1917— Train leaves C. & O. Broad Street Station 9:30 a.m. Returning leaves Buckroe Beach 7 p.m., sharp.—A peaceful trip guaranteed, for we carry the detectives of the company, with power of arrest, Adults $1.00—Children under 12 years of age 50 cents. Why stay in this heated town, the whole summer long? When the cool sea breezes, your cheeks will fan for a song. Respectfully. M. Olivet Baptist Sunday School. James Sipp, Sept. Rev. J. Annette Bauer, Sept. FOR RENT. 3 Room Flat on St. Paul St. 4 Room Flat on Preston St. 5 Room Flat on Fourth St. 6 Room Flat on Fifth St. 7 Room House on Duval St. 8 Room House on Cabell St. 9 Store on St. John St. Stores or office on 2nd. St. Stores or office at Miller's Hotel Wood yard at Adam & Leigh Sts. Amply to DANVILLE NEWS NOTES. As you pass along Union Street you see that "Daville does things." The old Hardy's Drug Store is giving place to what bids fair to be one of the grandest buildings in the State. Mr. J. R. Wilson, the owner of the building is having the work done. The game of tennis that was to be played last Tuesday was called off on account of rain. Mr. E. C. Moorman and Rev. J. R. Cooper are winners of the season. "Doc," get yourselves "together" and whisper to Yancy, the sun will shine again. Mrs. Ollie James was seen on the street last week driving the Doctor's car. She has set the pace. Mrs. A. H. Lee and Miss L. M. Freeman who have been attending Summer Normal, respectively at Petersburg and Rocky Mt., Va., returned to the city last week. They report a pleasant session. Mrs. Q. V. Cobb and Mrs. K. L. Patrick are attending the Summer Normal at Greensboro, N. C. The Jubilee has closed so Miss Maude Wilson reports. She returned Friday, quite jubilant. Misses Ophelia and Lottie Coleman took a flying trip to the country last Saturday. Mr. W. W. Turner, Jr., has undergone an operation at the General Hospital this week. He is doing fine. Mrs. Nannie Burton, little James and St. Clair Wilson of So, Main St., are improving. Mrs Carrie Emerson, and Mr. Willie Wilson of W. Broad St., are able to be out. Rev. G. W. Goode, pastor of Calvary Baptist church leaves the city this week for Detroit Mich., for treatment. The South Western Sunday School Convention which met at Greta, Va., last week was quite a success. A large congregation went from Danville, Rev. J. R. Cooper preachel the Annual sermon. Rev. M. C. Allen, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church will preach at Trinity Baptist church, Sunday evening July 29, at 3:30. You are invited to hear him. There wi. no given at the home of Mrs. Jennie Brewer Tuesday evening, July 31st, A Lawn Party, for the benefit of Trinity Sunday School. Mrs. Mattie Mills of N. Y., the widow of the late S. D. Mills was in the city last week on business. Mrs. Beatrice Thomas, little Engene and baby are in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thomas. HOTTENTOT Will relieve almost any sovereign pain in less than one hour. Its fina for Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sore Mouth, Etc. Price $1.00 per bottle by Pacel Post. Address, O. Dearman, P. O. Box 183, Tulsa, Okla. GEN. GEORGE W. GOETHALS Resigns as General Manager of U. S. Ship Corporation PETER H. BURKE GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA—FLOUR — Firm, Straight, $11.50@12; city mills $13.50 @13.75. RYE FLOUR—Qlet; per barrel, $10@11. CORN—Nominal. CORN—Qlet: No. 2 yellow, $2.30. OATS—Strong. No. 2 white, 95@ 97c. POULTRY—Live steady; hens, 22@ 24c; old roosters, 16@17c; Dressed, steady; choice fowls, 25c; Dressed, roosters, 19c. BUTTER—Firm; fancy creamy 43c per lb. EGGS—Firm; selected, 43@44c; nearby, 36c; wetsern, 36c. Live Stock Quotations CHICAGO—HOGS — Strong; bulk, $14.60@15.50; light, $14.40@15.00; mlxod, $14.25@15.75; heavy, $14.10@ 16.00; mlxod, $14.25@15.75; heavy, $14.00@15.00; mlxod, $14.10@14.40; plgz, $14.00@14.60. CATTLE-Easy; native beef cattle, $4.00@14.05; western steers, $8.65@ 11.60; stockers and feeders, $6.35@ 11.00; heifers, $5.50@12; enlays, $10@14.75. SHEEP—Steady; Wotners, $10@ 10.90; lamba, $10@16. Burned by Fireworks, May Dle. Setting off fireworks which he had left over from the Fourth of July, James Bankes, aged twelve, of Mahanoy City, Pa., was perhaps fatally burned when his clothing ignited and two-thirds of his body was roasted. He is at the hospital. THE EXCELSIOR SCALP FOOD THE EXCELSIOR SCALP FOOD D. J. 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All food is banished. Frank Bopp, a rival sailor, appears unexpectedly. To get food for himself he attempts the mainland by motorboat. The boat breaks down and Bopp is marooned. During a fierce storm Mrs. Green falts and is revived by a stimulant, which intoxicates her. Bladney discovers Lucile and Bopp nibbling dog biscuits. He proposes to end the fast, but there is no food. Mrs. Green suddenly disappears, and all hunt for her. CHAPTER VII. Lipton S. Clair and the Five Fridays. UCILE'S gasp of astonishment when she saw what I had rescued was followed by an exclamation of womanly concern. "Just swallowed a little too much water, I guess," explained one of the men from the boat. "She'll be all right as soon as she gets a cup of hot coffee in her." "Who is she, Captain Perkins, and why is she dressed that way?" asked Lucie, ignoring the reference to coffee. "I dumno who she be," said the captain. "She come aboard at Buena Vista and said she was going to Tdir View." "Dressed like that?" "No, sr; she was dressed swell. When we struck the rock over younder I told her we might to swim and she'd orter dress just as light as possible. She went into the cabin with her grip, and when she came out she was like this and asked me if I calculated that was light enough. I lowed it was, and we didn't have no time for explanations, because Just then we broke in two." We made a rough stretcher and carried the unconscious girl to the house. G. DOWNS "Good heavens!" he raved. "We'll all starve." When we had placed her in an upstairs room we left her to Lucie's care and had a stug party in my bedchamber. There were now six men of us. Of the newcomers the captain was a tall, why old man with sharp, ferret black eyes and a set of whiskers correctly trimmed for one of the "natives" in "Shore Acres." One of the other men, a green, lanky youngster, was obviously an employee on the boat. The other was just as obviously a passenger. The boatmen were inclined to take things philosophically. The passenger was annoyed and uncomfortable under the inconvenences he had been made to suffer. He was not a fat man, but he had a build similar to mine before I started fasting. I offered the passenger a suit of my clothes. "You're about my build," I suggested. He looked at me with disfavor, as if to say, "I hope not," but accepted just the same. I told the captain and the other man I would outfit them with some of Mr. Green's old clothes. I rummaged the closets, but all I could find was a slightly moth eaten suit of evening clothes and a red and white blazer. I had never suspected Mr. Green of owning anything as frivolous as that. The captain possessed himself of the evening clothes and while he was putting them on I asked what had happened. "I didn't have no business putting out," he replied, "but, that good looking girl there seemed in an awful sweat to get to Fair View, and old as I be, I let her hornswoggle me. My biller were not in first class shape. In fact, I may say that some of her flues was constructed on the general principle of a doughnut, which is more hole than anything else. Jim, here, my engineer, ain't a regular engineer, being as how he learned by correspondence, but I hired him because he's one of the best cooks in the state. He must have done something wrong"—The other man tried to interrupt. "I know"—the captain brushed him verbally one side"—but you must have done something. Anyhow we plumblast our steam completely. Drowned the fires too. Afore we could do anything we straddled the rocks out here and you know the rest. Now if you want a rattling good cup of coffee and some bacon and eggs just turn Jim loose in the kitchen." I looked at Bopp, and Bopp looked at Kent, who grinned. "There ain't any coffee," he announced, "and there ain't any bacon and eggs." "Well, anything will do, even tea." "There ain't anything." "What? The passenger was on his feet in an instant. 'Nothing to eat?' "Not a thing." "Good heavens?" he raved. "We'll all starve. I am positively faint with hunger now. What shall I do?" "Why don't you try fainting?" suggested Bopp anlyb. "Besides I have an important engagement in Fair View," continued the passenger. "A friend of mine wired me that he was going to be married there this morning and I must prevent him." "Prevent him?" I said inquiringly. "Yes; marriage as an institution may be all right for the average intellect, but a man like Ned Blaney must not the his genius down to the height attainable by a woman." "Ned Blaney," I repeated. "That telegram must have been for him." "Is there a telephone?" inquired the passenger. "We escorted him to it in a body. Over the wire he asked for the best hotel in Fair View. That was a clinch for the operator. "Hello. "Is Mr. N. Blaney registered there? "Thank you. Will you see if he is in his room?" "Just gone out? When he comes in will you please tell him to call up?" He turned to us. "What is the number of this telephone?" "Tell him to call up Green's island," I answered. "Hello. Tell Mr. Blaney to call up Green's island and ask for Mr. Lipton S. Clair. Goodby." After he had hung up the receiver there was silence for a few moments; then Bopp in a tone of repressed emotion inquired, "May I ask if you are Mr. Lipton S. Clair?" "Yes." "The famous novelist and magazine writer?" "I'd hardly say that, although I suppose my work is more or less widely known." "And you," continued Bopp, checking off on his fingers, "feel faint from hunger and think that you will starve to death if you don't get food?" Is there anything strange in that?" Bopp said nothing, but picked up a magazine which Lucile had left opened face downward on the table and handed it to Mr. Clair. He looked at it for a moment and then smiled. "I remember when I wrote this. It was over a year ago. It's a bully theory, isn't it?" "Didn't you ever try it?" "Why, no. I've never had time. I've always wanted to meet some one who had made the experiment to see if I was right." "You have met them," I thundered in the tones of a judge, "and you need not ask about the result of the experiment, because you are going to try it yourself." A burst of applause greeted me from Bopp. "Eating three meals a day is a habit," I quoted. "We have made tyrants of our stomachs. They demand to be fed every so often, and if we answer that demand we are slaves." Dipton S. Clair grooved. I explained how we had sent our supplies and cook away so that we should not be tempted. "And when do you expect to receive more supplies?" he inquired. "You were on the boat which was bringing the groceries," I informed him. "Then they are out there in the lake?" I nodded. He rushed out. "Where are you going?" Kent yelled. "To save some of those groceries," said the distinguished author. This was such a wonderful idea that we all followed him, Kent, more thoughtful than the rest, pausing to get a clothesline from the shed. It was still too rough to go out to where the Mary Bell had gone down even if we had possessed a boat, but boxes and crates of groceries, fruits and vegetables were still streaming past the leeward point of the cove. "How soon can I get away?" Clair asked Captain Perkins as we straggled up the path. "That sea out there," mused the captain, "don't look like it had any intention of quitting for a couple of days anyhow, so jest set." "Stay here?" "You guessed it." Clair walked on in silence for a moment; then he voiced his thoughts thus: "I believe I can make copy out of this experience. I'll be a second Robinson Crusoe." "Pears to me," debated the captain, "that you got an awful lot of society for a Robinson Crusoe. Seems like I recollect this fellow Crusoe had only one nigger to watt on him." "His man Friday," interpolated Bopp, "That's the one. If you don't count the women and the dog there's six human souls on this island." "That won't make any difference." I came to the rescue. "Every first class 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' show nowadays has two Topsys and two little Evas at least. We'll have one Robinson Crusoe and five Fridays." "That's a n good idea," assented Clair, enthusiastically following up the scheme with details. "I'll get a bell, and whenever I want anything I'll ring for you." "Fine," agreed Bopp, who began to see possibilities in the scheme. "We'll get you a lot of musical bells, so that the ringing won't annoy us any if you keep it up for some time." "Maybe I could rig up an electric chime," Kent suggested, with an eye to mechanical details of which he alone was master. "We'd each have THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA to have a number and only answer our own note on the chime. For in- instance, "do" would call for the gluk who was Friday No. 1. That would be the captain here." "Let me be Friday the thirteenth," Bopp continued, "and Jim, the galley mechanic, can be Black Friday. Kent, you're Good Friday—you get a hot cross bun. What shall I baptize you, Monty? I can't think of any more Fridays." "Let me be Ash Wednesday. I don't care much for fish anyway." By this time we had reached the house. Lucile greeted us downstairs in the living room. "Miss Dunmore is waiting for you." I looked around to see whom she was addressing. "I mean you, Mr. Blainey." "Who is Miss Dunmore?" "The lady whose life you saved. Do you mean to say that you didn't recognize her with those—things on?" "I don't know what you mean." "That's right," said Bopp. "No matter what you say we'll all of us agree that it's true. We men must stick together. Monty never saw the lady before." This was especially despicable on the part of Bopp, as he knew as well as I did that the telegram had been for the other Blaney whom Clair had spoken of. "How about this, then?" inquired Lucile sweetly, handing me a damp newspaper clipping. "She had that in her hand all the time." I looked at it in amazement. It was my own criticism of a production of "As You Like It," which had been staged the week before. One paragraph was marked with a blue penill and read as follows: The fashionable audience which assembled to see Miss Langland as Rosalind was obviously disappointed that the management announced that Miss Langland was indisposed and that her understudy would play the part. Before the first act was performed, the shooting ones in front knew that they had the birth of a new star. The management need never again offer excuses for presenting Miss Vida Dummore as Rosalind. The public had never dreamed that Rosalind could be as physically perfect as Miss Dummore made us see her. Shakespeare could never have written the part had he seen Miss Dummore's figure. He was known that Rosalind in tights could not for an instant decaleve Orlando as to her sex. It is impossible to say more than that the part and the havers have never been more perfectly filled. Miss Dummore comes from a famous theatrical family, and neither her Cousin Ethel nor her Uncle Jack need fear that the family lauriels will fade from her possession. Her voice has the soft voice of the thrush which seems too sweet to be heard by an entire audience. I had written in a burst of enthusiasm over a perfect bit of artistry. Taken away from the context of the review, however, the paragraph did sound a trifle eulogistic. "Hadn't you better go up and see her?" urged Lucie. "She is conscious now, and she seemed so pleased when I told her you were here. I didn't tell her that you were the one who rescued her. I thought she would prefer to hear that from your own lips." If I had known as much then as I do now about girl psychology I could have read leaustour into every Lucie spoke, and it would have comforted me a lot. As it was, I let her drive me upstairs and into the room occupied by Miss Dummore. I entered alone. Dressed in one of Lucie's negligees she was propped up in bed. My dramatic criticism was right. She was pretty. There was a vell of charm about her such as one expects to dug around a convent bred girl who knows nothing of the world. "Did you wish to see me?" I asked. "You are Mr. Green?" she hesitated. "No? I have seen no one except the lady, and I didn't understand whether she said Miss or Mrs." Her voice lost none of its quality through not being heard over the footlights. It vibrated like the "G" string on a violin. "Miss Green it is," I informed her. "She said you wanted to see me. I'm Mr. Blalney." "Not the playwright?" "No, the dramatic critter." CHAPTER VIII. More Complications. "I KNWE you didn't look like. Ned Blaney," the girl said. "You see, I'm engaged to him, and I ought to know what he looks like unless I'm delicious. What dramatic critic are you?" "I'm the only one who is not the author of an unproduced play." "I'm sorry you're a critic. I don't like critics, except one. I had a clipping that he wrote about me that was the one thing that I saved from the wreck. I'd show it to you, but Miss Green borrowed it." "This is it." I handed her the water soaked fragment of paper. "Did you read it?" she exclaimed with girlish enthusiasm. "Isn't he a dear?" "Thank you," I murmured. "Are you that dramatic critic?" she demanded, sitting bolt upright in bed and holding out her hands to me. My impulse was to take her in my arms just as any one would pick up a child, but I knew she did not intend anything like that, so I took both her hands instead. Just at that moment some one rapped and Miss Dunnore said, "Come in." 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Trains arrive Richmond daily: 4:10 A. M. 7:00 A. M. 6:18 A. M. 6:18 A. M. 6:18 A. M. 11:40 A. M. 14:10 P. M. *14:10 P. M. 14:10 P. M. 6:18 P. M. 7:14 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 14:18 P. M. *Except Sunday. *Sunday Gold. Time of arrival and departures and con- tions not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH (N. B.—Following schedule figures published as information and not guaranteed). 5:80 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:80 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South. Pullman buffer parlor car. 8:00 P. M.—Except Sunday—Local for Chase City, Buffalo. Pullman observation sleeping. 6:00 P. M.—Daily—For Danville, Atlanta. Bittmaugh with Pullman observation sleeping. 11:10 P. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South. Pullman ready 9:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE 4:15 P. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. 5:10 P. M. —Steamer train, daily except Sunday 6:10 P. M. —Kop. 7:35 A. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 7:30 P. M. —7:00 A. M. ; 8:10 A. M., 8:50 P. M. and 8:20 P. M. daily; 8:50 A. M. except Sunday. mint: r140 A. M.; 6:15 P. M. daily, 8:15 and 8:45 P. M. train from Bath- malth, daily except Monday. 907 East Main Street Phone Madison 772 23 North Seventh Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cincinnati, Louvie & West, *28 p.*, *7 p.*, *11 p.* Main Line Local, *7:25 a.m.*, *11:15 p.* Newport News, King, Norfolk and Old Point, *8:38 a.m.*, *12 m.*, *11 p.* Newport News Local, *7 a.*, *5 p.* Newport News Local, Norfolk, *11 a.*, *5 p.* *6:30 p.*, Newport News, *9:58 a.m.*, *8:05 p.* From West, *8:10 a.*, *8:50 p.*, *9:58 a.*, *11:15 p.*, 7:10 p. daily from Charlottesville, excape day from Thurmont, Janes River, *8:25 a.m.*, *4:50 p.* *Daily* **Except Sunday** SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY ON THE BOUND Southbound trains scheduled to leave Richmond daily: 9:25 A. M., local to Norfolk; 1:00 F. M., sleeper and coach to Jacksonville, Atlanta; Birmingham; 6:55 P. M., through Jacksonville, sleeper to Jacksonville; 11:50 F. M., Florida Limited; 12:45 A. M., sleeper to Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Tampa and coaches to Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive Richmond daily: 4:20 A. M., 7:39 A. M., or a. M., local, 9:00 A. M., 8:27 P. M. FOUR REPETIT Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Rickmond Virginia, as second-class matter. Some people complain if it is hot and grumble if it is cold. Colored folks should not stop praying. God will help us when no one else can. Stand up, colored folks, and be counted, both for the selective draft and otherwise. Children can be raised all right if you can keep them from associating with other bad children. This war is developing some great men, but they are found only in the midst of a few nations now at war. A good mother will rear good children. Occasionally, owing to the father's derelictions, she may rear a bad one. Be polite and obliging, colored folks. Don't let the white folks charge you with being ill-mannered and insulting. Some of these young girls live in the street, both day and night and then grumble because young men do not respect them. Colored folks who have left the Southland, as a rule, seem satisfied with their present condition, but then the Winter has not set in yet. If you are now living in the Southland, you will observe that local conditions are improving in the face of the exodus of thousands to the Northland. --- The reports from Russia would seem to indicate that the country has been winning its fight with the Germans over here and losing its fight with those same people over vonder- DID HE MAKE A MISTAKE? President Woodrow Wilson has taken drastic action in the shipping row which has been raging for several weeks as to whether permanent steel vessels should be built or temporary wooden ones should be constructed and put into service. President Wilson showed rare judgment in securing a great engineer in the person of Major General George W. Goethals, to take charge of the shipbuilding programme. He has the Roosevelt "O. K." and he is known all over the civilized world as a person who knows how and will "do things." He built the Panama Canal or rather superintended the building of it, bringing order out of confusion. He is a man used to military service and he brooks no interference with his plans, being responsible only to the appointing power. Just why such a man should have been coupled up with a political combination or with a civilian committee will always remain an open question. It would have been just as sensible to harness a hard-working gentle horse with a balky one. We do not know the "ins and outs" of the situation. President Wilson may be better informed. It may be that he has "cut the Gordian knot," the effect of which will produce results. We admit that we cannot understand it. Major George W. Goethals, in our judgment should have been given a free hand. He will not risk his reputation in a questionable enterprise and above all, the people of the country have confidence in him. When President Wilson accepted his resignation and then asked for the resignation of Hon. William Domman, chairman of the Shipping Board he emphasized in clarion tones the difference between the two men. One resigned on his own motion, the other resigned only under pressure. Comment is unnecessary. Has President Wilson made a mistake? Time alone can answer the question correctly. As a matter of guesswork we are of the opinion that he might have done better by holding to the task one of the greatest engineers and organizers of modern times. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt "discovered" him and the Chief Executive of the nation would have done well to have retained him for his transcendent ability was placed at the service of the nation. TROUBLE IN KENTUCKY. Kentucky, the home the Whiskey trust, the segregation laws against the colored people and the bourbon doctrine that might makes right, is now seeing upon the wall, the hand-writing that emphasizes the fact that the same measure ye mete, the same shall be measured to you again. Colored folks there have seen their rights taken away and their property confiscated. It was the black man's loss yesterday; it is the white man's destruction today. What else are we to conclude from the following extract from the Louisville Courrier-Journal of July 9, 1917? Under the caption, "The Kaiser Scores," it says: Suppose the Kaiser landed his armies on our shores in such force that he could do his will. Suppose he gutted the warehouses and seized all the distilled spirits in bond. Suppose he closed or blew up or burn down all the plants which produce those spirits, on whose operation the livelihood of many thousands of our people depends. Suppose, in addition, he exacted of our Government, national and local, and of our taxpayers an indemnity of five billion dollars. If he were able to do that he would be able to do whatever else with us that he might chose. We should no longer be a sovereign republic, but merely a province of Prussia. The Kaiser, despite the recency of our Congress to its duty; despite the madness with which it plays into his hands, will never be able to do these things. But all these things our own Senate voted on Friday to do—a Senate sitting for the special purpose of providing means and measures for conquering, not alding, the Kaiser. This is radical language. The United States Senate is Democratic. The House of Representatives is Democratic. The President of the United States is a Democrat. The State of Kentucky is democratic. The Courier-Journal is democratic. Then this attack must be directed primarily against all things democratic and would seem to indicate a revolt inside of the Democratic Party just as a revolt is apparent inside of Russianized Russia. It continues; The estimate of the devastation that the Cummins amendment to the Food Control Bill would work is no exaggeration. It is based on official figures and is below rather than above the mark. The losses in property, the losses in revenues, the increase in taxation, would amount fully to five billion dollars and this would not include the loss of employment to the army of people who would be thrown out of work. Five billion dollars! If the Kaiser could collect that tribute of us he would, indeed, be the world-autocrat he dreamed of being when he set out for France in the summer of 1914. It is not particularly material as to the quality and temper of the present United States Senate that the Cummins amendment , which was adopted on Friday, was rejected on Saturday. That reversal was brought about by the change of only five votes and is unimportant in view of the fact that after a night's opportunity to recover their senses practically half of the Senators who voted on Saturday still voted for the Cummins amendment. Nor in contouring the astounding situation wrought by these men who place Prohibition above patriotism is much real relief to be found in the Robinson-Smoot amendment, with which the Senate replaced the Cummins amendment. That does stop short of confiscating the whiskey of the distillers without paying for it and of plunging the banks into bankruptcy by making their securities scraps of paper. But it does not avoid the tremendous depreciation of the property and destruction of the business of a great industry. It does not save to the public treasuries the vast revenues which the destruction of that industry necessitates. It does not keep from the shoulders of the taxpayers the heavy additional burden of increased levies which must be made on them in order to provide the funds which taxation of this industry would have provided, and which must be provided, however oppressive the exaction may be. And again: It accentuates instead of softening the startling anomaly of our highest legislative body, assembled to furnish the Executive the co-operation absolutely essential to our winning the war in which we have become involved, seizing the opportunity of this momentous crisis in our national life to force through certain factional domestic legislation as the price of enacting legislation which must be enacted if we are to continue to hold our place among the nations of the earth and defend it against the ruthless aggression of inordinate and barbaric despotism. With one hand scraping the country in search of new sources of revenue, new things to tax, every head on which an existing tax may be doubled, with the other hand it wipes out the source of a third of the revenue it had proposed to secure in the dragett bill long in course of preparation; while at the same time THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA fixing upon the stratified Government the additional expense of buying spirits which At does not need and which it can use only by converting into alcohol, at a cost of about $8 a gallon, which it can now buy at less than 50 cents a gallon. Instead of solidifying and mobilizing the business industries of the country for the war, it would demoralize, cripple and kill them in order that it may deny men and women the individual liberty which is the foundation of all liberty. Instead of unifying and inspiring invincibly the people in the cause of the noble conflict on whose issue the fate of our own and all free government depends, it embattles and inflames them into division and factionalism which, if our enemies are to find a vulnerable spot in our armor, will afford it.. What fair-minded man can question the accuracy of the information given in this scathing editorial? Fanaticism and inefficiency are every where apparent. Men citing past experiences and "ringing the changes" upon the truths of history that may be read and seen by all men, are howled down. The populace lives fo to-day. What does it care for to-morrow? The corporations were merciless in their dealings with the people. The people revengeful and remorseless are moreless with the corporations. Both will pay the price of their folly. The pendulum will swing as far the one way as it did the other until the penalty has been paid for the violation of fundamental laws. Then it will return to its normal condition and remain, until again disturbed, within its normal limits, which limits have been set by divine justice and which limits should not be disturbed by unholy human hands. Permit us to remark, "The sins of the fathers shall be visited upon the children, even unto the third and the fourth generations." The Courier-Journal is right in its denunciation and right in its conclusion. It has taken up the cudgel in behalf of property rights, let it pursue its attacks further in behalf of human rights. Let it defend the black citizen along with the white one. Selah. WINCHESTER GIANTS WIN Winchester, Va.. July 21—The Winchester Giants defeated the All Stars of Middleburg, Va. 6 to 5 in a fast exciting game. Mason was on the mound for the home team and Pollard for the visitors. Mason's support was fine in the pinch in all except the sixth inning. Two errors and a pass pall netted three runs. Pollard's support was bad in the pinches. Giles, the manager of the Giants saved Mason from having a home run credited against him by running back in right field and pulling down a high fly that was labelled, home-run. The manager of the Winchester Giants would like to hear from some strong nine. Address S. N. Giles, 25 E. Pall Mall street, Winchester, Virginia. URBANNA NOTES. Urbanna, July 23.—Sunday was a rainy day here, therefore little activity was noticed. Rev. J. A. Martin, B. D. of Tappahannock, is assisting Rev. A. D. Adkin at Grafton this week. Miss Virginia Thornton visited Miss Koretta Burrell last Sunday. The Southside Association met at the Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church King and Queen county, last week. More than eight hundred dollars were raised. Rev. J. C. Graves succeeded Rev. R. J. Langston, B. D. as Moderator, the latter having resigned. The Association will meet with the Calvary Baptist Church, Locust Hill, Dr. R. E. Berkley, pastor, next year. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Braxton are all smiles. Mother and son are doing well. The Literary Union of Middlesex will meet with the First Baptist School, Amburg, on the fifth Sunday. Mr. Harvey Wood is now prepared to show you the sites on the water, having recently had his boat, "Al-Baltz" overhaulled. Capacity about twenty persons. It will be good to see him when you want to be on the water. A certain housewife has been substituting cream of tartar for soda, but it failed to give the best results. Revivals are now on. Let us pray that men everywhere may be drawn closer to God. If these that represent Christ be Christians, success is assured.—Bachelor. AFTER DISLOYAL POSTMASTER Orders Investigation Relative to Bow man. N. D. Incumbent. Postmaster General Burleson ordered an investigation of Senator McCumber's charges that the postmaster at Bowman, N. D., was guilty of disloyal utterances. Mr. Burleson in a letter to Senator McCumber said no report on such acts had been received by the postoffice department. The postmaster general asked for the names and facts Mr. McCumber had in mind when he said in the senate: "There are no more unpatriotic and treacherous people in the United States than some of their (the president's and postmaster general's) appointments in my state." Mr. Burleson said he would cause immediate investigations and take such action in each case as the facts might warrant. GOETHALS AND DENMAN QUIT Wilson Ends Ship Dispute by Reorganizing Board. Edward N. Hurley, of Chicago, and Rear Admiral Capps to Head the Board. President Wilson settled the controversy over the government plan for construction of the great emergency fleet. As the first step, he accepted the resignation which Major General George W. Goethals, general manager of the Emergency Fleet corporation, extended several days ago. He then sent a letter to William Denman, chairman of the shipping board, the opponent of General Goethals in the wrangle, asking that he also resign. Mr. Denman did so. The president accepted the resignation of Captain John B. White, of Kansas City, a supporter of Mr. Denman, on the board. As the final stop, the president, announced that Edward N. Hurley, a Chicago business man and former chairman of the federal trade commission, will become chairman of the shipping board; that Rear Admiral Washington L. Cappus, chief constructor of the navy, will succeed to the post of General Goethals, and that Bainbridge Colby, of New York, will take the place of Captain White. "I want to help the president in every way possible." Mr. Denman said, "and I never have questioned the wisdom of his decisions." Announcement of the president's action was made with publication of the letter the executive sent to Mr. Denman. In this the president suggested that Mr. Denman would be glad to take the "same disinterested and self-for getting course that General Goethals has taken." The president's letter follows: "I hope and believe that I am inter- preting your host judgment, as well as my own, when I say that our duty con- cerning the debate and misunderstand- ings that have risen in connection with the shipbuilding program ought to be settled without regard to our personal preferences or our personal feelings altogether, and with the single purpose of doing what will be best to serve the public interest. "No decision we can now arrive at could eliminate the elements of con- versy that have crept into almost every question connected with the program and I am convinced that the only wise course is to begin afresh—not upon the program, for that is already in large part in process of execution, but upon the further execution of it. "I have found both you and General Goethals ready to serve the public at a personal sacrifice. Realizing that the only manner in which the way can be completely cleared for harmonious and effective action is to carry out shipbuilding plans forward from this point through new agencies. "General Goethals has put his resignation in my hands, and I have accepted it in the same spirit in which it was tendered—not as deciding between two men whom I respect and admire but in order to make invidious decisions unnecessary and let the work be developed without further discussion of what is past. "I am taking the liberty of writing to tell you this in the confidence that you will be glad to take the same disinterested and self-forgoring course that General Goethals has taken. "When you have done as he has done, I am sure that you may count with the utmost confidence upon the ultimate verdict of the people of the country with regard to you magnant mous and unselfish view of public duty and upon winning in the retrospect the same admiration and confidence that I have learned to feel for you. "With much regard and very great appreciation of the large services you have rendered. "Cordially and sincerely yours." Insurance For Aviators. The advisory committee for aero nautiles has asked the secretarions of war, the navy and the trossury and the congressional military and naval committees to consider or the advisability of government insurance of aviators. This would be in co-operation with insurance companies. A general plan for insuring sailors and soldiers is now being worked out by treasury officials. Digs Grave; Burles Hlmself. Digging his own grave under a stump on his farm and burying himself under it was the method of suicide taken by James L. Corey, aged ninety three, of Erie, Pa. Boys, urged on by a reward of $100 offered by the young Corey, who is sixty-six, led to the discovery of the body after two days of searching by scores of neighbors $3000 In Train Victim's Stocking Mrs. Julia Knusan crawled under a railroad street safety gate at Bethlehem Pa., and attempted to cross the tracks in front of a Philadelphia and Reading freight train. She was struck and fatally injured. In one of her stockings was found $3000. SEND HER THE BILLS All having bills against Elizabeth Brown, deceased, send them to her daughter, Elinora Robinson, 1727 W. Leigh street. BRISTOL VA-TENN. NOTES The Lee Street Baptist Sunday School will run a picnic car to River Side Park Tuesday morning July 31st. Everybody is invited to come and go with us. A committee from the Sunday School will sell tickets. Everybody is urged to buy tickets from the Committee boatre getting on the street car. Prices are 30c and 20c. Committee on arrangements: W. H. Bron, J. A. Smith, J. W. Davis, W. J. Loman, C. C. Clabron, Rev. C. H. Johnson, D. D. Pastor, R. E. Clay, Superintendent. Mrs. Green from Knoxville, Tennessee stopped over in this city Sunday night with her nephew Mr. J. A. Campbell 841 Lillie and E. State Sts. She left this morning for Chilhowie, Va., to be at the bedside of Mr. Campbell's brother who continues very ill. We hope she will find him much better. Mr. W M. H. Brown one of Bristol's most progressive and business young men, has purchased a lovely car. We hope for success. Mr. Kyle Campbell is also making good in his line of business. Those who want fresh sea food, please call to see him. Dr. C. H. Johnson, pastor of the Lee St., Baptist Church, preached a noble sermon Sunday morning to a large audience of mostly women and children. His words were: "Men ought! always pray and not faint." He impressed upon all to pray earnestly and to not get tired praying for what you want the Lord to do for you. He spoke about the widow how she went to the king and asked him to avenge her of her adversary and how the old king would send her away from him, so she kept going to him asking him to avenge her of her adversary, so at last he just told her something to get rid of her. She had some trouble was why she came to him so often. He told her of how when he was a little boy he used to hear his widowed mother groaning through the hall and would wonder, what was the matter with mother and then would see the tears stealing down her checks that told him that mother was praying to God, though she did not open her mouth. He said that he agreed with the poet that said: Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Unuttered or expressed A motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. Prayer is a burden of a thought A falling of a tear The The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near When home but God is near. He closed his discourse with these words: "Men ought to always pray and not saint." The choir sang a beautiful selection which was enjoyed by all. Hon. R. E. Clay left today for Abingdon, Va. The Negro Business Glee Club sang at Holston School Friday night, to a large and appreciative audience. The Glee Club will sing at the Lee St., M. E. Church Monday night in this city, and also will sing at Kingsport, Tennessee, Friday night. Miss Mabel Miller came home Sunday, from Va., where she has been visiting her uncle Clifford Miller. Mrs. Rosa Miller is much better at this writing. She has been sick for some time. Mr. E. Huntly from Norfolk, Va., was a pleasant visitor in the city Sunday. Mrs. Adline McClanahan is out again after several weeks illness. Dr. R. B. McArthur has subscribed for the Planet for one year $1.50. Curtis S. W. Banks sends in his subscription for one year for the Planet. Mrs. Rachel Wisdom is lingering between life and death. She has been very ill for a long time. The family has our sympathy. Mrs. Rachel Woods is very ill, don't think she will recover. Much sympathy is extended to the family. Mr. and Mrs. James Matthews, living at 949 Broad St., Bristol Tennessee have made such a wonderful record. He is the owner of a jar of canned peaches 35 years old. They are just as fresh looking as they were when canned. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews have one of the finest gardens in the state and have the finest vineyard of grapes of any in the city. We wish for them great success. Mr. Edgar Wright left to Roanoke, Va., on business. Call up Mrs. C. B. Banks if you want the Richmond Planet. —C. B. B. NORTHAMPTON NEWS All the colored churches in this section seem to have the building fever. The Capeville A. M. E. Church in a rally Sunday raised about $1200.00. The Capeville Baptist Church $1070.00. The Union Baptist Church $655.00. The Franktown A. M. E. church $1200.00. The A. M. E. Church at Eastville $1010.00. Rev. Wright is pastor of the Capeville A. M. E. church and has proven in a very short time that he is the man for the place. Rev. Tyler is showing what a young man can do as pastor of the Capeville Baptist church. Rev. Baker pastor of the Eastville A. M. E. church is trying to hold his own. Rev. Morton of the Union Baptist church is proving that nothing is impossible and Rev. Notingham is ditto-ing all. Some members paid as much as $15.00 while some paid the small sum of 5 cents. The Eastville A. M. E. church can boast on the integrity of her young men Mr. Edward Pernell, Mr. Earnest Simpkins and Mr. Harold Brown. These young men are faithful Sunday School and church workers, paid their full tax dues of $5.00 in this rally and are depositing in the B. T. Washington Xmas saving club AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICIANS CRACK COLORED MUSICIANS WANTED FOR THE FAMOUS 15TH INFANTRY BAND, OF NEW YORK. WIRE OR WRITE, LIEUT. JAS. REESE EUROPE, 15TH INFANTRY ARMORY, 2217-7TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y. This is a saving club organized in the Sunday School for the purpose of helping the Sunday School scholars to save something for Xmas and probably to start a bank account. This money is collected each Sunday morning and placed in the Eastville Bank on Monday. We are striving to save through this club $500.00. Ms. Sarah Williams is Secetary. The Women Home Workers clubs are doing a splendid work. All the members are busy canning fruits and vegetables. They are planning to save five times what they saved last year. Miss Madge Whitted is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. Bessie Whitted Savage. Miss Whitted is a teacher in the Palmer Institute, Sedalia, N. C. Mrs. Fields of Hampton, Va., is spending a few days in Cape Charles, with her son Dr. Fields and friends. Mrs. Jennie Cottrell of Chesapeake has been on the sick list also Miss Mary Bailey but both are up again. Miss Luberter Burton is confined to her sick bed at this writing. Mr. Severn Wynder is making a good showing on the farm purchased by a company of men last year. TO SEND BIG ARMY TO THE FRONT 1,000,000 Men to Go to France at Once. WON'T INCREASE DRAFT Regulars, National Guardmen and New Conscripted Men to Form Great Force For Service Abroad. An American army of one million men for service abroad at once, instead of the 500,000 contemplated for the first draft is foreshadowed by the government's request for an additional $5,000,000 made to the senate finance committee. The first million men are to be made up of the first draft army of 500,000, the national guard and the regulars. It is improbable that the first draft will be increased, but the government is arranging its finances for other drafts without the necessity of going to congress again for money. New estimates for $5,000,000,000 for war expenses held up the war tax bill just as it was about to be renamed to the senate by the finance committee. Secretary McAdoo told the committee that the war and navy departments had notified him they would need that great sum in addition to the money already provided and he asked that the bill be held up while it was determined when the money would be spent and how should be raised. Mr. McAdoo said he did not discuss details with the committee. It was learned unofficially that one plan under consideration is to raise a billion dollars more than the bill now provides by taxation and to authorize the government to make a new loan of $2,500,000,000. Whether the loan would be in the form of new bonds or short term certificates has not been determined nor has the rate of interest. The new taxes probably will be raised from excess profits, estates and income taxes. Until the war and navy estimates are complete it is impossible to say when the greatest revenue raising measure ever considered by the government will go forward. After hearing Secretary McAdoo the committee agreed, to hold up the bill until the new war estimates are received. Secretary McAdoo, committee members stated, told the finance committee that it was estimated that an additional credit of $2,000,000,000 to be loaned to the allies also would be requested. In addition to the war and navy estimates, members of the senate appropriations committee said the shipping board already submitted estimates for additional appropriations of $500,000,000. For the board $800,000,000 already has been authorized. Estimates for revenues in the war tax bill provide only for the first 500,000 men for eight months beginning July 1. The new estimates are designed to provide for the first army of half a million for an entire year and, in addition, for twelve months' expenditures caused by the second call of 500,000 men, because it would be necessary to buy their equipment before or soon after they are drafted. Officer Killed by Machine Gun Bullet, Lieutenant Lopp Patten, of the Thirty-fourth United States infantry, at El Paso, was instantly killed at Fort Bliss when in charge of a squad of recruits practicing with a machine gun. He was accidentally struck by a bullet from the gun. Lieutenant Patten lived at Fletcher, N. C. 1807 1917 Howard University STEPHEN M, NRWMAN, A M, D: D: President COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS COLLEGE A. B. & B. S. Courses in Education SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES B. S. Courses in Engineering, Home Economics, Manual Arts CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Mus. B. Courses ACADEMY Two Preparatory Courses: Classical Scientific COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Secretarial Course Accounting Course General Course LIBRARY TRAINING CLASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY B. D. Courses Diploma Course SCHOOL OF MEDICINE M. D. Courses in Medicine D. D. S. Courses in Dentistry Phar. D. Courses in Pharmacy SCHOOL OF LAW LL. B. 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