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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXXIV. NO. 38 AMERICAN NEGRO AND WORLD DEMOCRACY WHY I, AN AMERICAN NEGRO, HAVE REFUSED TO VOLUNTEER TO FIGHT FOR A "WORLD DEMOCRY." To the Editor of the "Planet";—I regret, profoundly, that after we as a race have demonstrated our willingness to fight for our country, after showing our eagerness to do our part in the conservation of food and the buying of liberty bonds; after even accepting without protest a "Jim Crow" training camp where a host of patriotic young colored men are training to become Army officers, that they might lead their race in fierce battles on European soil that Democracy might cover the face of the world as water covers the channels of the mighty deep; after we have manifested our willingness to lay aside racial grievances and aid the President with both our man power and money power, in this great task of making the world safe for humanity and Democracy—after all of this, the recent race riots and rumors of riots, and the steady growth of race prejudice in both North and South tell us that we are not to be included in this "World Democracy" which President Wilson preaches, and for which America is supposed to be at war today. SADNESS AND DISCOURAGE MENT BROUGHT These riots have brought sadness and discouragement to the hearts of teachers, willers, local patriotic, law-martial, self-respecting colored Americans, Protest parades and prayer meetings are being held throughout the United States; resolutions of condemnations are being passed by Negro civic and religious bodies; petitions are being sent to the President and Congress begging that some immediate steps be taken to prevent such racial outbreaks in the future, in fact, our attention has been almost entirely distracted from the war with Germany. Our patriotic enthusiasm has been arrested. We are beginning to fear Germany less and to fear white Americans more. And what is our crime? Why this shameful outbreak of race persecution? Why this wholesale slaughtering of innocent American citizens? NO CRIME ON OUR PART. Our crime is nothing more, and nothing less than an industrial effort on our part to better our economic conditions. Invitations have been extended to us by large manufacturing establishments and munition plants in the North. We have accepted these invitations because they offer better work, shorter hours, and more money for our work than we can get anywhere in the South. These riots blast the bountyful hopes of Negroes everywhere. The late Dr. Booker T. Washington taught us that just in the proportion as we advance in education and wealth, just in that proportion would the Negro win the respect, admiration, and encouragement of the white man. I have been a life-long disciple of Dr. Washington, but I am beginning to believe that his Utopian dream will never be realized. RACE PREJUDICE INCREASING As a race we have made marvelous strides in education and in the acquirement, of property. Notwithstanding all of this race prejudice is increasing day by day. Personally, I wish to say that I am completely disgusted with America's hypocrisy and insincerity. She has entered the war for the avowed purpose of bringing to pass a "World Democracy." I fail to see how I can consciously volunteer to fight for a "World Democracy" while I am denied the fruits and blessings of a Democracy at home. Of course, I may be called a "shacker." I may be regarded unpatriotic, I may be looked upon as disloyal, but I must say, unless President Wilson, like Col. Theodore Roosevelt speaks out bravely against the unspeakable atrocities perpetrated upon my despised and ill-treated race; unless the Department of Justice bring the guilty parties at East St. Louis to a "strict accountability for their unparalleled brutals; unless I am assured that the glorious flag which I love so dearly will offer protection, in the future, to twelve million peace-loving colored inhabitants of this country; unless I am convinced that this "World Democracy" includes black men as well as white mea. I shall consider myself a disrace to my race and country by freely volunteering to fight for a Democracy across the seas, because, I firmly believe and maintain that Democracy, like charity, should begin at home and spread abroad. Former editor, Howard University "Journal." Howard University, Washington i. C.-July 28, 1917. THE NEW CEMETERY. Work on the new cemetery adjacent to Highland Park is being pushed. The expensive gate of granite and wrought iron is attraction. A magnificent flower bed of canoes, collas and scarlet sage has been a theme of comment among the female visitors. This may be seen right at the gate. There are five of these flower beds already in full bloom, some of them having reached a height of three feet. The roadways, due to the recent heavy rains washed away, but the damage is being rapidly repaired. The reservoir on top of the hill near the keeper's residence is much admired. HOLDS MUCH WATER It holds 25,000 gallons of water and insures a steady supply at all times as the grounds have been piped and hydrants installed at all points. The tountain, which sends up a steamy stream of water has been surrounded with a beautiful flower bed in sections and a walk of white gravel around it adds to the beauty of the scene. For the benefit of the patrons of the cemetery and the visitors to Woodland Park, a septic tank has been installed and lavatory, bath and every comfort of home installed, even to hot and cold water. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS This has been made possible by the installation of the reservoir adjacent thereto. A chapel is now ready and preparations are under way to build a receiving vault of the latest design. Dr. R. E. Jones' admirably located lot is much admired. Mr. Miles C. Debress has purchased one of the best lots in the cemetery and will make extensive improvements thereon. Col. Thomas M Crump has secured two lots. Prof. J. H. Hill of Washington, D. C., formerly of this city has purged a lot and will also improve the same at an early date. Col. Willis Wyatt keeps his lot up and is also contemplating other improvements. DR. SMITH. A LOT OWNER Dr. W. H. Smith, the well-known treasurer of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers has purchased two lots just in front of the dwelling. The service is excellent. Two care-takers are kept constantly at work and every modern convenience is afforded. The ground is admirably drained and even during rainy weather, no annoyance is experienced by water as it drains perfectly to the land below. The concrete gutters, cross-overs, concrete walks and other surprises for our people can only be seen to be appreciated. THE WAY TO GET THERE Take the Highland Park car, get off at Magnolia St., and walk two blocks east. Should you forget the directions ask the conductor about it and he will direct you. It is a pleasant walk. Go across the Fifth St., and let and walk up Fifth Avenue in Highland Park. When you can go no further turn one block to the right and you are at the Park. You can see the entrance to the cemetery. LOST A FINE HORSE A driver on a piante wagon, belonging to Liveryman A. D. Price went to sleep last Monday night. He was driving and when he awoke, the left hand horse had fallen into a ditch on Brook Road near the Seaboard Air Line tracks and despite the laborious efforts of two veterinarians used from lock-jaw, convulsions and other troubles. The wagon was not injured and no one was hurt. The horse was one of the fine bays owned by the Price establishment. WOODLAND PARK NOW READY The management of Woodland Park announces the completion of the work at Woodland Park. A large pavilion floor, with concrete pillars has been erected and an awning will protect the patrons from the sun. Swings and seats have been erected and the natural scenery adds much to the beauty of the place. A fine, large lake has just been completed and the clear limpid water is the cause of much comment. Boating may be indulged in as a row boat was hauled up to the lake last Monday. This part will be open and ready for the public every Sunday afternoon. A nominal fee will be charged for a ride around the lake. Fine springs of lithia wafer are on the grounds. A concrete dam has just been completed. The public is invited to inspect the place. Mr. Linwood Johnson returned to the city this week after an absence of three weeks visiting Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. Mr. R. N. Jackson of New York City is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Ellis. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1917 3,500 NEGROES JOIN IN A SILENT PARADE IMPRESSIVE PROTEST AGAINST LYNCHING MADE BY MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN MARCHING IN FIFTH AVENUE. Leaders among the Negroes of New York City decided that a silent parade would be the most dramatic and effective way to make felt the protest of their race against injustice and inhumanity, whether growing out of lynch law, race riot, segregation or distranchsement. And this silent parade was staged with real impressiveness and dignity and with an indelinable appeal to the heart in Fifth Avenue yesterday afternoon. From the time that the 3,500 or 4,000 men, women and children marchers left Fifty-sixth Street shortly after 1 o'clock until they were completing their dispersal in Twenty-fourth Street about 3 no note of discord was struck. Police Inspector Morris, who, with upward of one hundred policemen, was in charge of the arrangement down to Forty-second Street, expressed his warm admiration for those in the silent lines. "They have done everything just right, he said to a reporter for The World. "They have been lovely." And it might be mentioned that this was the first time that the reporter, who has observed many parades in the past few years in New York, ever heard a police official use the adjective "lovely" to describe those whom it is his task to keep in order. ONE PLACARD PUT ASIDE Of the many printed signs prepared by the marchers, Inspector Morris doubted the good taste of only one. It showed a colored mother crouching protectively over two cowering children with the caption, "East St. Louis." And then it showed a photograph of President Wilson and his assertion that the world must be made safe for democracy. "I asked them if they did not think it was in bad taste too," the Inspector said. "And they agreed that it was and put it aside. They made every effort to have this parade exactly what it was planned to be." The only sound as the marchers paused down the avenue was the slow Tum, tum, tum—tum—tum. And except for little cries of sympathy and admiration from women when they saw a tiny, bright-eyed, kinky haired baby peeping solemnly over the moist neck of its marching mother, the silence of the parade spread to and enveloped the watchers on the sidpwalk too. There must have been as many colored men and women and babies on the sidewalk as there were in the parade. Probably there were more. And they too showed the same restraint and sense of deocrum that governed the marchers. The parade was led by a drum corps of boys in khaki. Then there were fourteen lines of young girls. After them were six rows of boys, eighty-five rows of women, many of them mothers with babies in their arms, and fifty-five lines of men. The lines appeared to average twenty persons. This count, which was made by a reporter for The World, would give 120 boys, 280 girls, 1,700 women and 1,100 men, a 'total of 3,200. But the count did not include deputy marshals, standard bearers, several small groups between the lines and several men and women who rode in autos. In the line of march were doctors, lawyers, ministers, school teachers and trained nurses. Many veterans of the Spanish-American War were there too. The Grand Marshal, Capt. Hubert Jackson, served in Cuba and the Philippines as Captain of Company L. of the Sixth Massachusetts. Clifton G. A. French, a lawyer, was in the Twenty-third Kansas. He explained the purpose of the parade this way: "We love our Government. And we want our Government to love us too." THE BANNERS The hammers carried aloft bore the following inscriptions: "Thou shalt not kill." "Unto the least of these, my brethren." "Mother, do lynchers go to heaven?" "Suffer little children and forbid them not." "Give me a chance to live." "Mr. President, why not make America safe for a democracy." "The first blood for American independence was shed by a Negro, Crispus Attucks." "Put the spirit of Christ in the making and the execution of laws." "Your hands are full of blood." "We have 20,000 teachers." "Race prejudice is the offspring of ignorance and the mother of lynching "Ten thousand of us fought in the Spanish American War." "Three thousand Negroes fought for American independence under George Washington." "No Negro has ever betrayed his country or attempted to assassinate a President or any offetat of the Government." "Patriotism and loyalty presuppose protection and liberty." "America has lynched without trial 2,867 Negroes in thirty-one years. Not a single murderer has suffered." "Memphis and Waco, centres of American culture?" "Twenty thousand black men fought for your liberty in the Civil War." "The world owes no man a living, but every man an opportunity to earn a living." "Thirty-four Negroes have received Carnegie hero medals." "Our music is the only American music." "A square deal for every man." And there was another one to the effect that if there is any fault to be found with color, either white people or God is responsible. One tall, well formed young woman marched had a mass of blonde hair, and her eyes were blue. And there were many others also who in only slightly lesser degree showed the strain of white blood that is strong in their veins. The Rev. Dr. N. C. Bishop was President of the parade. The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Martin was Secretary. The Rev. F. A. Cullen was Vice President. The first Deputy Marshal was J. Rosmond Johnson. Others were A. B. Cacey, C. H. Payne, formerly a member of Troop A. Ninth Cavity; the Rev E. W. Daniels, Allen Wood; James W. Johnson and John Nail, Jr. N. Y. World July 27, 1917. Remonts To Newport News! Dear Bess I drop (q you these lines And ask you to kindly go. On answer the prompt. Or, if you are the twentieth if you don't mind. With us, down to the stage. With me down to the shore. To Newport News we'll go my dear With the Relmont boys you know So hoping I'll very soon from you hear Very lovingly yours Joe. WASHINGTON—LAWRENCE Mrs. Emeline Harris announces the marriage of her daughter, Gertrude D. Lawrence to Mr. Armistead Washington, Tuesday, July 31st, 1917, Washington, D. C. Ceremony performed by Dr. Walter H. Brooks. At home, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1917 From eight-thirty P. M. to eleven, 1109 N. Fifth St. Richmond, Va. Friends are invited. No cards. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Armistead Harris announces the marriage of his daughter Gerrina Randall to David Jones Fitzgerald, and the residence of Dr. W. T. Johnson 110 E. Leigh St., April 14, 1917. Reception Tuesday evening, August 7 1917, at 8:30 at 2120 E. Main St Friends are invited. No cards. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hilton announce that the marriage of their daughter, Sadie Mae, to J. Milton Sampson will be solemnized in the presence of their respective families. August 8, 1917. Reception to friends the same evening from 8:30 to 11 o'clock at 117 East Leigh Street. No cards. Mr. A. Washington and Miss Gertrude D. Lawrence Weds. News reached us of the marriage of Miss Gertude D. Lawrence to Mr. Armistead Washington both of this city in Washington, D. C. Miss Lawrence has been a public school teacher in this city for several years and was considered among the most capable in the system. Mr Washington is, an old citizen very popular in both religious and business circles. He was in the family of the late Coroner Wm. H. Taylor and his brother Capt. Charles F. Taylor at 610 E. Grace St., for about 40 years having entire charge of their home. He was for a number of years President of the Southern Aid Insurance Co., and is now one of the Directors. Both are prominent members and active workers in the 2nd Baptist Church of which the Dr. Z. D. Lewis is pastor. FLORENCE, S. C NEWS Florence, S. C., July 31—Miss Sallie McNeill, of Atlanta, Ga. passed through the city recently enroute to Bennettsville, S. C. Mr. Jackson Houston, of Pittsburgh Penn. is visiting Savannah, Ga. He was employed by the Legislature during the last session at Harrisburg, Penn. Mrs. Rosa Lee Gilliard, of Hartsville, S. C. has gone to Detroit, Mich. where her husband is located. PRESIDENT GALVIN AND THE BIG JUBILEE THE GREAT JUBILEE MEETING EXCEED EXPECTATIONS EVERYBODY HAPPY. However much was said of the "Coming Jubilee" prior to its sessions, the most sanguine prophecies were considerably exceeded by the actual event. Since the meeting a steady arrival of letters of congratulations from friends of the work and the President, pregnant with inspiration and good cheer, bespeak the impression made by the meeting. As a sample of such letters I copy, here, a part of one from Dr. C. E. Miller, East Radford, Va., as follows: "As I reflect upon the truly great success that attended the Virginia Baptist State Convention in its Jubilee session at Lynchburg, I thank God for the privilege and pleasure of being present. This session stands in a class alone, without parallel in the history of Negro Baptists. It was unique, historical, educational, deeply religious and spiritual. So truly great was it, that its powers for good, along every line, must needs be unfolded gradually before one can comprehend the scope of its usefulness." UNNECESSARY TO COPY LETTER An effort toward copying any of the many other letters referred to would be only an unnecessary repetition of thought and sentiment as expressed by Dr. Miller, hence we let his letter surface as an example of others. So the great jubilee meeting has come and gone, but its most profound impression ringers, ter "while we muse the fire burns." The quartette of conventions at the jubilee meeting, represented men and women of nearly all walks of life from the humblest to the highest. It was a meeting whose impression, for good can not be erased from the memory of those whose fortune it was to be present. The program, from every viewpoint, was superb and satirizing, except a few blank numbers, which the intense interest of the occasion allowed no room for regrets, therefore THE FEMALES IN EVIDENCE And surely the women and young folks of their respective conventions of the state registered high water mark and wreathed themselves with glory, while language simply fails in its effort to render adequate expressions of gratitude and congratulations to our friends and brethren outside of Virginia for the great contributions of intellect, spirit and money so freely made by them. All honor to all of our brethren out of the state for this help. After six great jubilee days, on Sunday night just before the final ode was wafted from the grateful lips of a mighty multitude, up to the God of song President Woods, our educational sage, stepped forward, with penel and tablet in hand and announced that the cash jubilee proceeds were $13,698.31 thirteen thousand, six hundred ninety-eight dollars and thirty-one cents. But that has been increased since we left Lynchburg. So now as we look upward toward the great white throne, somewhere beyond the bounds of nature, thanksgiving to God is full in order. THANKS TO GOD Thank Him for the fathers whose lives and labors made these things possible; thank Him for the sons who helped to bring them to pass; and thank Him for prospect of a future that looms up before us. And now, "ON TO NEWPORT NEWS." for the next meeting of the Va. Baptist State convention, in the Zion Baptist church, Dr. C. E. Jones, Pastor, the Second Wednesday in May 1915. So with jubilee inspiration and sacred benedictions, as "plumed knights," we go forth into the joys and sorrows of a new campaign, unfolding the possibilities and meeting the demands of a great future. And now when that august assembly shall heed the gavel's sound an ouncing the opening of its 51st annual session, "What will the harvest be?" Then "what will the harvest be?" It will be, only, what you and I, under God make it. ENTHUSIASM SHOULD LAST Brethren, let the Jubilee enthusiasm last until we meet in Newport News, for a new supply. Let the FIRE BURN! Let the FIRE BURN! Yes, let the FIRE BURN!!! BURN! BURN!! Yes, BURN!!! And the continuance of this enthusiasm depends largely upon the pastors and Church officials. While some of us write to this end, thousands of our people never read these articles. But the pastors and all who do read them, should tell it to others. Our Supt. of education and Missions is making good on the field and is aiming to report at Newport News, next May with no back salary due. And this can easily be done if the pastors do their duty to the Missionary, Brother Carter is also taking the light into the waste and needles places, where his collections are necessarily small and inadequate, so when he touches fertile soil it should yield generously and thus bring up the average. The State Board under which the Missionary works is in need of funds to proseute its work. This condition can be relieved by churches remembering Home or State Missions when they send money to their district bodies. And these bodies are urged to give at State Mission or Home Mission money, coming to them, to Rev. J. E Carter, some authorized officer of the State convention or send it to Rev. J. H. Ashley, 1313 Chapel St., Norfolk Va., who succeeds Dr. T. H. Shorts as Treasurer of the State Board. FOREIGN MISSION MONEY And brothren our District bodies are also urged to see that their Foreign Mission money goes to the Foreign Mission Board of the Va. Baptist State convention, whose Treasurer is Rev. Wm. Stevenson, 439 Cabell St., Richmond, Va. And now remember that from now delegates to the State convention will pay one dollar per day for board and lodging. We hope to give you the "Battle Cry," soon. Now let the fire burn! Yours for the work and for a great meeting in Newport News, next May. A. A. Galvin, Pres. Va. Baptist State Convention Let Them Help Save Your Babies. A milk station has been established at 15 West Clay street, where free milk feedings will be given babies. Persons desiring to know just what kind of milk will be best for their babies may bring them to this free milk station from 1 to 2 o'clock any Tuesday. This station is under the direction of the Board of Health of the city of Richmond. The specialist, Dr. L. Karp is in charge and will superintend the weighing of babies and in ascertaining just the kind of milk that will properly nourish them. READ:—AND ACT!!—QUICK!!! SPECIAL NO. 1. For Sale. 2 New Brick Houses. West Leigh Street. Stucco Frames. 6 Rooms. Tiled Bath. New Building. Specifications can be arranged. Small Cash Payment. Balance as Easy as Rent. SPECIAL NO. 2. For Rent, at once. Goods-new 4 Room Frame House, 2nd Street. Church Hill. Water and Sink in Kitchen. Garden of Vegetables in Yard. A nice home for you. SPECIAL NO. 3. FIRE!! Insurance Furniture Register Booklets for our Policy Holders just received. Cell in and get yours with our compliments. BROWN & ROBINSON, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Investments. St Luke Bank Building. "The Golden Rule Service." Miss Goldie Debbress and Mrs. Edna Cols left the city last Monday to visit New York and Philadelphia. Mr. Grant Smith of Los Angeles, Cal., is in the city to see his brother, Mr. William Smith of 729 W. Leigh St. who is seriously ill. He expects to return to California in a few days. While in Lynchburg attending the Baptist Jubilee, Deacon James B. Page and Mr. James H. Walls were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hubbard, 1603 Taylor street, and were royally entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Loney Alexander, of Belle's Road on the Petersburg Turnpike were quite surprised on last Thursday night, July 26th when they were aroused from peaceful slumber by Messrs. John Graham, Henry Harris, Charles Brown and John Cogbill. Mr. Tucker Pickles' Hudson Six touring car sounded loud and it was answered by Mr. Loney Baskerville, who escorted the guests into the house. A short, pleasant time was spent. Cool refreshments, such as ginger ale, cocoa cola, lemon soda, etc. After congratulating the occupants on the pleasantness of the surroundings, the guests left and were soon "burning up" the pike for their home town. A NEW POLICEMAN Troy, N. Y. July 31st, 1917 Richmond Planet: We have been informed that Mr. John Thomas of our city has been made a policeman. This is speaking very well for Troy as well as for Mr. John Thomas. As far as we know he si the first colored policeman Troy ever had. FARMERS' CONFERENCE HELD AT LAWRENCEVILLE Despite lowering skies and intermittent showers the Thirteenth annual session of the St. Paul Farmer's Conference, Lawrenceville in session here July 26th-27th was a splendid success. The attendance, though interfered with by threatening weather and high water in various parts of the county, yet totalled over 1,200. An out-door meeting had been arranged and a large arbor constructed, but this could not be used the first day on account of the rain. The chapel, though a large structure, was unable to hold the throng. The crowd filled the aisles and every available space, and overflowed into the entrance ways. A RED LETTER DAY. It was red letter day for the Conference, for former Governor Mann was to address the gathering. The audience came from all parts of the county and from Mecklenburg, Greenville and Lunenburg. The former Governor received an ovation when he arrose to speak after an introduction by President Russell, who referred at some length to his career and distinguished services. The audience rose enmuse to receive the Governor and it was some minutes before the cheering subsided sufficiently to enable him to begin. SPEAKS ON AGRICULTURAL PREPAREDNESS After some complimentary remarks about what he had heard and read about the progress of the Negroes of Brunswick and what he had seen himself since being in their midst and of the great good that the school was doing as an uplift agency, which he said was second to none in the country, he go down to "the little topic: "Agricultural Preparedness." He said that he had been sent to them by the Virginia Council of Defense. The Governor stressed the importance of improving the soil and in creating its productivity. He showed that with proper methods of cultivation the resources of the State could take care of 10,000,000 population instead of 2,200,000; that of the 25,000,000 acres of cultivatable land in the State only 4,000,000 were under cultivation, 10,000,000 acres being idle. He made an appeal for the cultivation of our idle lands. The importance and the great work of the farm demonstration service was referred to and especially Dr. Eggleton's help in developing it. The work was begun with fourteen, there were now sixty four demonstrators at work. He also laid special stress upon how worn out soils could be improved; telling what had been accomplished in Nortoway by Mr. Sandy and others, including his own experience, which convinced him that there was no such thing as worn out soils as in most cases only intelligent cultivation was needed to make them fertile. He closed by expressing his gratification at the good relations of the races in the county as evidenced by the set of resolutions read in his hearing arranging for a plan of co-operation between the white and colored people in holding a county fair. REV. DR. PATTON'S ADDRESS The next address was in the afternoon by Key, Dr. R, W, Patton, general agent of the American Church Institute for Negroes, Dr. Patton's eloquent address was devoted to showing how great was a contest for the supremacy of Democracy and how the Negro was in partnership with the white man i this world contest of Democracy against autocracy. It was a most eloquent plea for the cultivation of the principles of real citizenship by the Negro and the importance of his doing his duty as an American citizen in the crisis confronting the nation. PRESIDENT RUSSELL'S ADDRESS The President's address was as usual a resume of progress during the year and review of conditions. In merely material progress the county was more than holding its own, having nearly 63,000 acres of land to its credit with a reality of $732,419, and personal property, $233,67, a total of $965,456. In school progress the county stood third in enrollment and first in amount of money raised to extend school terms. The address emphasized the importance of a more regular attendance, increased payment of capitation and increased enrollment. WOMAN'S CONGRESS The Conference adopted unanimously a resolution to accept the proposition of the white fair association to cooperate with them in holding a fair to the end that only one fair be held for both white and colored instead of two as at present. The second day was Woman's Day. Registration cards were distributed and a large number of women registered. Reports and routine matters concluded the most successful session in the history of the Conference. THE YACHTER ALLIES STRIKE IN FLANDERS Start Drive and Reach German Third Line. MANY PRISONERS TAKEN Most of Foe's Defenses Were Taken by Storm Amid Fiercecast Curtain Fire of the War. The long expected Anglo-French attack was commenced on a wide front north of the river Lys in Flanders. According to General Sir Douglas Halg, the British commander, satisfactory progress has been made at all points and a considerable number of prisoners taken from the Germans. The official statement from British headquarters in France reports the capture by the entente allies of the following villages: La Basssee Village, Steenstraete, Blxschoote, Verlorenhoek, Frzenberg, Salnt Julian, Pilkln, Hooge, Westhoek and Hollebeke, and more than 3500 prisoners. The attack was made on the new front galanced after the capture of the Messlens ridge, which was a preliminary to this latest move. Artillery preparations for the attack which lasted three weeks, were as violent and extensive as ever have been made in the war. The fighting in the air also has been on an unprecedented scale. The guns which had been at work along the whole British front with only a few short lulls, thus keeping the Germans ignorant of the exact spot or the moment of the coming attack, were redoubled Sunday, since which time the roar, which on some occasions could be heard in London (120 miles away), has been incessant. Despatches received in London from Holland said that never before had such a violent bombardment been heard as that during the past twenty-four hours. The sound came apparently from the direction of Ypres. The text of the British statement announcing that an offensive had been launched, says: "In conjunction with the French troops operating on our left, we attacked on a wide front north of the river Lys. The allied troops have captured the first objectives on the whole front attacked, and are reported to be making satisfactory progress at all points. Considerable numbers of prisoners already have been captured." Three lines of German trenches in Flanders have been captured by the British forces. Most of the points stormed were between Boesinghe and Warneton (distance of about thirteen miles). Later it was reported that the Germans were counter attacking at the point of junction of the French and British forces. The French, who attacked on the difficult territory between Dixmude and a point near Boesinghe, forced their way across the marsh and captured the first two German lines. With a few exceptions, the entente allies accomplished all they had planned for the first day of this battle in Flanders. The casualties of the French and British were surprisingly light. Six Bavarian divisions (about 90,000 men), were withdrawn and replaced as they were demoralized by the inferno of fire. At one point the British charged through their own barrage fire to prevent the escape of fleeing Germans. French Hlt Hard. The French forces made a successful attack against the German positions along a 1500 yard front at La Royeys and west of Epine de Chevregy, on the Alsine. The French official statement so announces. A German counter attack was crushed. The French took 167 prisoners, including two officers and fifteen noncommissioned officers belonging to three regiments. The artillery and infantry, the statement adds, were active in the Cerny-Hurtebise sector. "An attack delivered by us on a front of 1500 yards south of La Royere and west of Epin de Shevregny resulted in complete success," the statement says. "We reached all our objectives and we broke a German counter attack." German Call All Men Fit to be at Front The shortage of Germans of military are for office work and continued deportation of Belgians are reported as prevailing in the city of Ghent, Belgium, in despatches to the state department. All Germans fit for military service have been taken from the bureau and replaced by old men, or those unfit. Belgians are still belong deported regularly. Spain Interns Teuton U Boat The German submarine UB-23 chored in the harbor at at Corunna, Spain. She entered the roadstone with only her periscope out of the water. The submarine had been sort- ously damaged. The commander and crew refused to tell the cause of the accident. The boat anchored beside the German interned ship Belgrano. British Casualties 71,832. British casualties in all thethemes of military operations published during the month of July total 71,832 officers and men. The officers killed, wounded or missing total 2503, while the mem number 69,329. A man is painting a large star on a wall. The star has a large oval in the center. Photo by American Press Association. The star is the distinguishing mark for the United States war planes. The picture one being painted on a machine which has thousands of others soon to be built, is designed to become one of the "cyes" of Uncle Sam's soldiers in France. I. W. W. THREATEN STRIKE Tell President 250 000 Will Quit Uncles Deported Arizona Men Are Returned. Miners, harvest hands and lumbermen of the middle west threaten to go on a sympathetic strike unless the deported Industrial Workers of the World are returned to their homes in the Warren district of Arizona. A telegram voicing the intention of a walkout of more than a quarter of a million men was sent from Chicago to President Wilson by W. D. Haywood, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World. The message said miners in Michigan had begun a general strike; that Minnesota miners would follow, and that harvest hands in North and South Dakota would fall into line unless the men were returned. The move on the part of Mr. Haywood was the result of the summary dismissal from Bisbee, Ariz., of his attorney, Fred H. Moore. Suspension of harvest work, I. W. W. leaders declared, would mean the loss of thousands of dollars to the farmers, and inactivity in the mines would prove a serious impediment to munition manufacturers. U. S. STEEL BREAKS RECORD Corporation Earned $144,498,000 During the Last Quarter. The United States Steel corporation reported for the quarter ended June 30 last net earnings of $90,579,204, compared with $113,121,018 in the previous quarter. $105,963,347 in the three months ended December 30. $55,817,067 in the quarter ended September 30 last. $51,126,084 in the three months ended June 30, 1916. In the earnings an allowance is made of $53,918,872 for war income and excess profit taxes which would have brought the total earnings up to $144,498,076, the largest earnings on record for the corporation. The total earnings for the previous quarter were $113,121,018. Directors of the corporation declared the regular quarterly dividend of $1 \frac{1}{4}$ per cent on the common stock to together with an extra dividend of 3 per cent, the same as the previous quarter. GERMANS SLAY LIEGE FAMILY Executed on Unproved Charge. A despatch received by the Wireless Press from Amsterdam says: "The German authorities at Liege arrested, tried and sentenced to death within three days an influential Liege merchant, named Groneret, his wife and their two daughters, aged twenty and fourteen years, on the unproved charge of espionage. "The father and mother were both shot to death in the presence of their daughters. The latter were offered their freedom 'If they revealed the name of their parents' accomplish. The girls refused, the oldest stating: 'If we speak we might cause fifty people to be killed. We would rather die alone.'" "She was immediately shot. The youngest girl then was tortured and also shot. Insane by the heat, Elathan Black ledge, fifty-three years, a wealthy former of Upper Saddlerover, near Hacken sack, N. J., ended his dife with a shot gun. He placed the muzzle of the weapon against the abdomen and pulled the trigger with his cane. Bolling Mill Blown Up. A rolling mill in the Dupont powder plant at the Haseley Yards two miles north of Wilmington, Del., was blown up. Several thousand pounds of powder exploded. Nobody was injured. Cuba Glves German Soup to U. S. Cuba has turned over to the United States the five German merchant ships seized in Cuban ports when Cuba declared war on Germany. The ships will be made ready for repair and operation. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TEUTONS CROSS RUSSIAN BORDER Petrograd, on the Other Hand, Declares the Muscovites Are Holding Fast—Deserters and Spies Shot. The Russian forces which made a stand in western Bukowina, says the German general staff statement, were forced to evacuate their Chermosh line and to retire to the eastward. The announcement adds that in the direction of Czernowitz, the capital of Bukowina, the Austro-German forces have captured Werecanka and Snatyn. In the wooded Carpathian area the Teutons forced the Russians to abandon their positions in the Meste-Canaste sector. The Russian frontier river of Zbrocz has been crossed by the Austro-German troops at many points along a thirty-mile front, in spite of bitter Russian resistance. Turkish troops captured Russian positions near Niwra, on the river Zbrocz. In the area of the Berezzer mountains, a German regiment was pressed back south of Cashulni. Zaleszik has been evacuated by the Russians under heavy pressure. On the Rumanian front, fortified positions on the right bank of the river Putna, northwest of Sovela, were captured by the Rumanians. --- Russians Restore Positions North of Husthyn, on the Russo-Gallican frontier, the Russians restored their positiv on the east bank of river Zbrozex, says the Russian war department statement. Austro-German efforts to force a passage across the Zbrozex near Pukhany and Podlipie were frustrated. The Touton forces, the statement adds, pressed back the Russians in the region of Dorochous, Zastavna, Uven renzancka and Orochcopy. South of the Kimpolung road, on the Rumanian front, the Austro-Germans also pressed back the Russian lines. Situation More Hopeful Between the border of eastern Galicia and the Dnister river the Russian front is still being withdrawn, probably to the frontier. The Austro-Germans have passed beyond Korolowka, which is little more than ten miles from the border. South of the Dnister, Korniloff's Seventh army is showing more fight. It appears to be the intention of the Russian commander to hold. If possible, Czernowitz, and a broad strip of Bukowina as a defensive belt before Bessarabia, one of the chief slavonic granaries. Below Zaleoszezyk, on the Dnister near its influence with the upper Sereth, the Germans admit they encountered a "hitter" defense. A despatch to the Times from the headquarters of the Russian southern army says the situation is more hopeful. Panles among the deserters are suppressed ruthlessly. Three divisions of cavalry have taken positions across the whole front of retreat. Deserters are shot. Attempts to spread panic are suppressed by execution. Deserters, spies and agitators who enjoyed complete immunity under the committee system lie dead on the highways. A paper printed on the corpses reads: "Here lies a traitor to his country." Red badges and other symbols which accompanied the demoralization have almost disappeared. A despatch to the Post from Petrograd, referring to the Russian retreat in Galicia, says it is conservatively estimated that more than two million troops at one time were marching rearward. These constituted the eleventh and seventh armies with their reserves. The eighth army, which was largely cavalry, also was retreating, he said Its position was reported as extremely critical. DEATH OF GENERAL OTIS Publisher of Los Angeles Times Diet at Home of Son In-Law. at Home or Son in-Law. General Harrison Gray Otis, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times, died at the home or his son in-Law, Harry Chandler. Death came while General Otis was at the breakfast table. Heart disease was said to have been the cause. Although he had suffered occasional attacks of illness recently, General Otis had been at his desk in the Times office nearly every day within the last few weeks. 1917 AUGUST 1917 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Pigs Will Destroy Reading Garbage. Councilman William A. Wit'man, head of the public safety department in Reading, Pa., closed down the city's garbage incinerating plant and announced that he would establish piggies to get rid of the garbage. High cost of coal is given as the reason for the movement. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. Russia's armies in Galicia are still in retreat. It bids fair not to end until they reach the line occupied last year before General Brusilloff began his big offensive. The path of the retreat is traced in the German official statement reporting the occupation of Tarnopol, while down nearer the Dulesther their forces are nearing Buczack and still further south have occupied Stanislau and Nadvorna. The last named town is on the edge of the Carpathians. The inherent strength of the entente position in the west has just received a fresh Illustration on the Alsine front. Here the French have emerged victor in a long-drawn out struggle for possession of the important high ground in the Craonae region. THURSDAY Details of the Russian retreat in eastern Galicia do not tend to minimize the seriousness of the situation. Special despatches say that the losses in heavy artillery will be tremendous. They express doubt as to ability of the infantry of the eighth army to make good its retreat. There is still an absence of assurances that the commanders have succeeded in getting their refractory troops in hand. The German attacks in the Alsn region were resumed, a powerful attack being delivered on a front of nearly two miles near the easterly end of the Chemindes-Dames, between Hurteibse and Bovelle. FRIDAY The Teuton thrust into the disorganized Russian dines in eastern Galicia has widened. It extends now southeastward toward the Bukwikou border. It has resulted in the capture of Kolomea, on the railroad to Czernowitz. Berlin mentions the Austro-German advance both north and south of the Dnister as "rapid," and this it appears to be, although there has been somewhat of a shackling in the pace of the Russian retrograde movement to the northward of the river. Along the British front in Belgium the artillery continues its extremely violent activity. Infantrymen also are being sent into action, although not as yet on a large scale. The chief incident of the infantry fighting occurred west of Warneton, where the Germans were driven from La Basseville, the British wilt-drawing from the village when the Germans organize a counter thrust. Despatches from abroad announce the landing of another contingent of American troops at a European peri- The Austro-German march through eastern Galicia and towards the Bukkina border is going on unchecked Apparently the Teutonic purpose is to give the retreating Russians no pause until the Austrian territory has been cleared of them. In the west, the crown prince continues the aggressive force, but this sacrifice of troops is gaining no ground of consequence. He met a check on the Alsine front. The attack took in a considerable sector of the Chemldes Dames front. The British report heavy German artillery fire from near the Belgian border to the coast. 'Reports from the Russian woman's battalion thought near Smorger recently, say German women were found fighting in the German ranks Some were taken prisoner. SUNDAY Having retreated approximately 100 miles from where Kerensky, the iron man of Russia, carried them in his personally conducted drive early in the present month, the Russian army on the center of the line in east Galicia is again on Russian soil on both sides of Husatyn and is still being followed by the forces of the Teutonic allies. Likewise the armies to the north and south continue to fall back before the enemy at a few points only standing to offer a semblance of resistance and then only for short periods of time. Again the French troops fighting in the Alsine region of France have turn in violent counter attacks against the army of the German crown prince, put down an offensive it had started between Hurtebise and La Bovelle and made good gains against it all along the line. Several attacks by the Germans in the Verdun sector, notably between the much-fought-out ground in the region of the Avocourt wood and Hill 304, also were repulsed by General Petalin's forces. MONDAY. Whatever development may be im pending on the Belgian front, the great artillery battle there has not yet resulted in infantry movements of importance. Thh theory that the Germans have been engaged in an effort to mass gun in sufficient numbers to meet the Brit ish rain of fire seems to be borne out by the Berlin statement. The British have been influenced by the effective ness of the German fire to the extent that there was a let up in the intensity of their bombardment, it is declared. The tale from the Russian front continues to be one of continued retro gression on the part of the Russian armies. The Austro-German advance has reached the Buklowina boundary toward the south and is marching through the Suchawa valley towards Seletyn. It likewise has penetrated to the eastward of the Molotva valley Want a Job? U. S. Marines Need Cooks Too many cooks spoil the broth, they say, but Uncle Sam's marines are unable to get too many cooks for their mess overseas. Word has gone out that the U. S. marines need cooks. There's extra money in the job and a rush of applicants is expected. CRUSH GERMANY TO BRING PEACE NOT FIGHTING FOR OTHERS Berlin Government is Menace to Human Liberty—Promises Made to United States to Gain Time. In a speech at Madison Barracks, N. Y., before 1700 members of the officers' reserve corps, Secretary of State Robert Lausing, emphasizing the peril of German imperialism to the United States and the world, declared his belief that the German people would not cast off the yoke of autocracy "until the physical might of the united democracies of the world has destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany." That, he added, is the only way to restore the peace of the world. "Were every people on earth able to express their will, there would be no wars of aggression," he said, "and if there were no wars of aggression there would be no wars, and lasting peace would come to this earth. The only way that a people can express their will is through democratic institutions. Therefore, when the world is made safe for democracy, when that great principle prevails, universal peace will be an accomplished fact. "No nation of people will be fit more than the United States when that time comes. But it has not yet come. A great people, ruled in thought and word as well as in deed by the most sinister government of modern times, is straining every nerve to supplant democracy by the autocracy which they have been taught to worship. When will the German people awaken to the truth? When will they arise in their might and cast off the yoke and become their own masters? I fear that it will not be until the physical might of the united democracies of the world have destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany and liberty triumphs over its arch enemy." Mr. Lansing sought to drive home to the student officers the rightcousness of the cause for which they had volunteered to go to France and fight, as asserting that America would win "be cause our cause is the cause of justice and right and of humanity." The immediate cause of our war with Germany—the breaking off her promises as to indiscriminate submarine warfare—has a far deeper meaning, he said, "a meaning which has been growing more evident as the war has progressed and which needed but this act of perfidy to bring it home to all thinking Americans. The evil character of the German government is late bare before the world. We know now that government is inspired with ambitions which menace human liberty and that to gain its end it does not hesitate to break faith, to violate the most sacred rights, or to perpetrate intolerable acts on humanity. "It needed but the words reported to have been uttered by the German chancellor to complete the picture of the character of his government, when he announced that the only reason why the intensified submarine campaign was delayed until February last was that sufficient submarines could not be built before that time to make the attacks on commerce sufficient. Do you realize that this means, if it means anything, that the promises to refrain from brutal submarine warfare, which Germany had made to the United States, were never intended to be kept that they were only made in order to gain time in which to build more submarines, and that when the time came to act, the German promises were unhesitatingly torn to pieces like other 'scraps of paper.'" From Brewery to Vinegar Plant. Announcement was made in Shamokin, Pa., that the former Eagle's run brewery, owned by Fuhrmann Schmidt & Co., was purchased by a syndicate to utilize it for a cider and vinegar plant. Application for the charter will be made to create a stock company with a capitalization of $200,000. The plant will be ready for business next fall. Two Alabama Negroes Lynched. Will and Jesse Powell, negroes, who were arrested on a charge of threatening the life of a white farmer and his negro helper, were taken by a mob from deputies in Lowandee county, near Montgomery, Ala., and lynched to a nearby tree. The trouble is said to have arisen when the negroes brushed against the farmer's horse. GENERAL MARKETS PHI,PADLE,PHIA--FLOUR -- Dull Sull @14.50,11.75 & 12.55; c y m l l s, $14.20 @14.50. RYE FLOUR—Qulet; per barrel $10@11 WHITE—N-imental. CORN—Firm; No. 2 yellow, $:.30@ 2.33 OATS—Strong; No. 2 white, 94@ 95c. POULTRY—live steady; hens, 227 24c; old roosters, 172c. Dried steady; choice fowls, 25c; old rotees 19c. BUTTER — Firm; fancy creamery 42c per lb. EGGS — Firm; selected, 43@44c; nearby, 39c; western, 35c. Live Stock Quotations. CHICAGO — HOGS — Slow and generally steady; Tops, $16.25; back, $15.14; gut, $14.70; mixed $14.50 @16.25; porters, $15.70@19.00; pgs, $11.50@19.00; need to choose, $15.50@16.20; hog usually fair. CATTLE — Steady to 10c higher; beees, $7.60@1415; cows and heifers, $4.50@1175; stockers and feeders, $8.80@9; western, $8.40@11.60; calves, $7.50@13; poor to medium, $7.60@7.75. CHEEF — Strong to 10c higher; native, $7.50@10.70; western, $7.65@10.85; warmer, $8.75@12.90; lamb native, $7.55@15.00. A. H. Mr. Morris is a Philadelphia and has not been especially active in politics. The post has been vacant since the death of Mr. Guthre in Tokyo several months ago. Loaded Transport Rammed. The American transport Saratoga, at anchor waiting sailing orders, was rammed by the in-bound American Steamship Panama at an American Port. The transport was beached in a sinking condition. The Saratoga is a former Ward line ship. The Panama belongs to the Panama Railroad Steamship line. Persons on the Saratoga were taken off in lifeboats or by tugs and other craft, which responded to distress signals. So far as is known no one was injured. A deep hole was stove in the transport's port quarter, extending from below the water line to the rail. The captain of the Panama held the bow of his ship tight against the transport, effectually blocking the wound. In this position he kept his vessel until all on board the transport were safe. More than a dozen vessels, including an American cruiser, were in the rescue fleet. Several surrounded the transport after the Panama drew away, and supported her until she reached shallow water, two miles distant. Dollar Falling In Value The Genova Lausanne Gazette, in a financial article says: "Not since the war of secession has the American dollar fallen so low. It was quoted here at four francs, 46 centimes, while before the war it stood at 5.12. One hundred rubles, which were worth 266 francs before the war, now are quoted at 99 francs. "One hundred marks are worth less than half their value, while 100 Austrian an crowns were quoted at 29 80 francs. For the first time in history, the Italian fire is worth more than the mark. The steady decline in the value of money began a month ago, and is continuing." Rumanianls Shoot Fifty Sples. The German agents have been extremely active among the troops and peasantry of Rumania, advising the Rumanianls to follow "the example of the Russian army." During the last week, advices from Rumania say, fifty Germans disguised in Russian uniforms, have been arrested and shot. He Had To. If all men were like a colored porter in Frankfort, newspaper men would find the game an extremely easy one. The porter, who is known to every man and boy in the city, recently was divorced from his first wife and within a few days was married again. A reporter happened in the clerk's office just as he was about taking out his license. "When are you to be married, Frank?" asked the reporter. The porter told him, and the questioning was continued until his wife to be grabbed hold of his arm and whispered, "Don't tell that man all about this." "I've got to," the porter whispered back. "He's a reporter."—Indianapolis News. There's Profit In Growing Herbs. "Particularly pleasant to grow are herbs," says Grace Tabor in the Woman's Home Companion, "and by a little study of their very special market they may be easily turned into phm money. Every butcher who makes his own sausage is a potential customer, and the large packing houses, of course, use large quantities. Chemists, perfumers and pickle factories also require them. Sold it trade if this line is what you think you would like, offering a sample of your wares, just as any manufacturer shows samples of his goods." How to Lubricate a Pocket Knife if It Sticks. Pocket knives naturally come in close contact with the body, and for this reason they become dry and rusty from the heat and perspiration. Necessarily any lubricant must be of some dry material. A very simple and efficient, as well as cleanly method, is to se a little powdered graphite on the points, says the Popular Science Month. The graphite may be obtained from head of a penell. After applying the blades a few times. FIVE Mr. and Mrs. William Long expand the honour of your presence at the wedding of their daughter Minute Long to Mr. Joseph J. Woods Let Us Print Your Wedding Stationery Let Us Print Your Wedding Stationery Fortress, Glorious, Glorious The fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul is the gloumest of bastles. It stands on the bank of the Neva in Petrograd, opposite what was the Winter palace of Russia's masters. It is a veritable temple of silence, such as Carlyle signed for in vain. Prince Krapotkin, who spent many weary months within its walls, tells how the officers moved about with silent tread. The floor of his cell was covered with felt, and he found that though the walls had the appearance of being paper the paper was only pasted on canvas, behind which was a wire grating packed with layers of felt. Krapotkin measured his cell and found that ten steps from one corner to the other repeated 150 times was two-thirds of a mile. He desired to walk five miles a day and accomplished his task walking rapidly to the corners, but turning slowly to avoid dizziness. The Latchstring Is Out The saying "The latchstring is out" signifies hospitality. It is a standing invitation to visit the party who uses it. In early times throughout New England and other parts of the country the houses were built of logs, and the door fastenings were simply a wooden latch on the inside of the door, which fell into a notched stick in the doorpost. The simple contrivance was owing to the fact that nails and iron were hard to get. On the inside the latch was lifted by the hand easily, but to lift it from the outside a hole was bored in the door, which was made of slabs, and a string passed through, which was fastened to the latch. By pulling the string the latch was lifted and the door opened. To lock the door the string was drawn inside so that a person on the outside could not use it. --- "You say Dibbling's allegiance to his alma mater has never wavered?" "Never. Dibbling has been out of college more than twenty years, and he still borrows money from his college chums exclusively."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Neatness and High Class Work Is the motto in our composing room. There isn't a detail overlooked before the form is put on the press. A man working at a desk. If you give us a printing order once YOU'LL COME AGAIN. OUR PATRONS ARE OUR BEST ADVERTISERS. THE YCEL ALLIES STRIKE IN FLANDERS Start Drive and Reach German Third Line. Most of Foe's Defenses Were Taken by Storm Amid Fiercest Curtain Fire of the War. The long expected Anglo-French attack was commenced on a wide front north of the river Lys in Planders. According to General Sir Douglas Halg, the British commander, satisfactory progress has been made at all points and a considerable number of prisoners taken from the Germans. The official statement from British headquarters in France reports the capture by the entente allies of the following villages: La Bassee Ville, Steenstraete, Blxschoote, Verlorenhook, Frzenberg, Salnt Julian, Pilkin, Hooge, Westhock and Hollebeke, and more than 3500 prisoners. The attack was made on the new front gained after the capture of the Messines ridge, which was a preliminary to this latest move. Artillery preparations for the attack which lasted three weeks, were as violent and extensive as ever have been made in the war. The fighting in the air also has been on an unprecedented scale. The guns which had been at work along the whole British front with only a few short lulls, thus keeping the Germans ignorant of the exact spot or the moment of the coming attack, were redoubled Sunday, since which time the roar, which on some occasions could be heard in London (120 miles away), has been incessant. Despatches received in London from Holland said that never before had such a violent bombardment been heard as that during the past twenty-four hours. The sound came apparently from the direction of Ypres. The text of the British statement announcing that an offensive had been launched, gave: "In conjunction with the French troops operating on our left, we attacked on a wide front north of the river Lys. The allied troops have captured the first objectives on the whole front attacked, and are reported to be making satisfactory progress at all points, Considerable numbers of prisoners already have been captured." Three lines of German trenches in Flanders have been captured by the British forces. Most of the points stormed were between Boesinghe and Warneton (distance of about thirteen miles). Later it was reported that the Germans were counter attacking at the point of junction of the French and British forces. The French, who attacked on the difficult territory between Dixmude and a point near Boesinghe, forced their way across the marsh and captured the first two German lines. With a few exceptions, the entente allies accomplished all they had planned for the first day of this battle in Flanders. The casualties of the French and British were surprisingly light. Six Bavarian divisions (about 90,000 men), were withdrawn and replaced as they were demoralized by the inferno of fire. At one point the British charged through their own barrage fire to prevent the escape of fleeing Germans. French Hit Hard The French forces made a successful attack against the German positions along a 1500 yard front at La Royeys and west of Epine de Chevregny, on the Aisne. The French official statement so announces. A German counter attack was crushed. The French took 167 prisoners, including two officers and fifteen noncommissioned officers belonging to three regiments. The artillery and infantry, the statement adds, were active in the Cerny-Hurtebise sector. "An attack delivered by us on a front of 1,000 yards south of La Royey and west of Epin de Shevregny resulted in complete success," the statement says. "We reached all our objectives and we broke a German counter attack." German Call All Men Fit to be at Front The shortage of Germans of military are for office work and continued deportation of Belgians are reported as prevailing in the city of Ghent, Belfort, in despatches to the state department. All Germans fit for military service have been taken from the barracks and reduced by old men, or those unfit. Belgians are still being deported regularly. Spain Interns Teuton J Boat The German submarine UB-23 an chored in the hater at at Corunna Spelm. She entered the roadside with only her periscope out of the water. The submarine had been seriously damaged. The commander as crew refused to tell the cause of th accident. The boat anchored beside the German interned ship Belgrano. British Casualties / 1,832. British casualties in all theatres of military operation; published during the month of July total 71,832 officers and men. The officers killed, wounded or missing total 2503, while the men number 69,329. A Photo by American Press Association. The star is the distinguishing mark for the United States war planes. The picture shows them being painted on a machine which, the consoles others soon to be built, is destined to become one of the "cyes" of Uncle Sam's soldiers in France. I. W. W. THREATEN STRIKE Fell President 250 000 Will Quit Unless Deported Arizona Men Are Returned. Miners, harvest hands and lumbermen of the middle west threaten to go on a sympathetic strike unless the deported Industrial Workers of the World are returned to their homes in the Warren district of Arizona. A telegram voicing the intention of a walkout of more than a quarter of a million men was sent from Chicago to President Wilson by W. D. Haywood, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World. The message said miners In Michigan had begun a general strike; that Minnesota miners would follow, and that harvest hands in North and South Dakota would fall into line unless the men were returned. The move on the part of Mr. Haywood was the result of the summary dismissal from Bisbee, Ariz., of his attorney, Fred H. Moore. Suspension of harvest work, I. W. W. leaders declared, would mean the loss of thousands of dollars to the farmers, and inactivity in the mills would prove a serious impediment to munition manufacturers. U. S. STEEL BREAKS RECORD Corporation Earned $144,498,000 Dur ing the Last Quarter The United States Steel corporation reported for the quarter ended June 30 last net earnings of $90,579,204, compared with $113,121,018 in the previous quarter. $105,963,347 In the three months ended December 30. $85,817,067 In the quarter ended September 30 last. $81,126,084 In the three months ended June 30, 1916. In the earnings an allowance is made of $53,918,872 for war income and excess profit taxes which would have brought the total earnings up to $144,498,076, the largest earnings on record for the corporation. The total earnings for the previous quarter were $113,121,018. Directors of the corporation declared the regular quarterly dividend of $1\frac{1}{4} per cent on the common stock together with an extra dividend of $3 per cent, the same as the previous quarter. GERMANS SLAY LIEGE FAMILY Man, Wife and Two Young Daughters Executed, on Unproved Charge Executed on Unproved Charge. A despatched received by the Wireless Press from Amsterdam says: "The German authorities at Llego arrested, tried and sentenced to death within three days an influential Llego merchant, named Groneret, his wife and their two daughters, aged twenty and fourteen years, on the unproved charge of espionage. "The father and mother were both shot to death in the presence of their daughters. The latter were offered their freedom if they revealed the name of their parents' accomplice. The girls refused, the eldest stating: 'If we speak we might cause fifty people to be killed. We would rather die alone.'" "She was immediately shot. The youngest girl then was tortured and also shot. Yeah, drove man insane. Insane by the heat, Elthan Black ledge, fifty-three years, a wealthy former of Upper Saddleover, near Hacken sack, N. J., ended his life with a shot gun. He placed the muzzle of the weapon against the abdomen and pull od the trigger with his cane. Rolling Mill Flown Up A rolling mill in the Dupont powder plant at the Haeley Yards two miles north of Wilmington Del., was blown up. Several thousand pounds of powder exploded. Nobody was injured. Cuba Glves German Soup to U. S. Cuba has turned over to the United States the five German merchant ships seized in Cuban ports when Cuba declared war on Germany The ships will be made ready for repair and operation. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TEUTONS CROSS RUSSIAN BORDER Invade on 30-Mile Front After Bitter Fighting. ARE MOVING ON CZERNOWITZ Petrograd, on the Other Hand, Declares the Muscovites Are Holding Fast—Deserters and Spies Shot. The Russian forces which made a stand in western Ruk wina, says the German general staff statement, were forced to evacuate their Cheremmosh line and to retire to the eastward. The announcement adds that in the direction of Czerwowitz, the capital of Bukowina, the Austro-German forces have captured Werecancanka and Sulatyn. In the wooded Carpathian area the Teutons forced the Russians to abandon their positions in the Meste Canaste sector. The Russian frontier river of Zbrocz has been crossed by the Austro-German troops at many points along a thirty-mile front, in suite of bitter Russian resistance. Turkish troops captured Russian positions near Niwra, on the river Zbrocz. In the area of the Berezcher mountains, a German raid at was pressed back south of Cashului. Zaleszik has been evacuated by the Russians under heavy pressure. On the Rumanian front, fortified positions on the right bank of the river Putau, northwest of Sovela, were captured by the Rumanians. --- Russians Restore Positions North of Ushbietyn, on the Russo-Galician frontier the Russians restored their positiv on the east bank of river Zhrocz, says the Russian war department statement. Austro-German efforts to force a passage across the Zhrocz near Pukilany and Podilpie were frustrated. The Teuton forces, the statement adds, pressed back the Russians in the region of Dorochow, Zastavna, Uven rezanezka and Orchechepy. South of the Kimpolune road, on the Rumanian front, the Austro-Germans also pressed back the Russian lines. Situation More Hopeful Between the border of eastern Galicia and the Dnister river the Russian front is still being withdrawn, probably to the frontier. The Austro-Germans have passed beyond Korolowka, which is little more than ten miles from the border. South of the Dnister, Kornlöff's Seventh army is showing more fight. It appears to be the intention of the Russian commander to hold. If possible, Czernowitz, and a broad strip of Buklowna as a defensive belt before Bessarabia, one of the chief slavonic granaries. Below Zaleoszezyk, on the Dnister near its confluence with the upper Sereth, the Germans admit they can countered a "bitter" defense. A despatch to the Times from the headquarters of the Russian southern army says the situation is more hopeful. Panes among the deserters are suppressed ruthlessly. Three divisions of cavalry have taken positions across the whole front of retreat. Deserters are shot. Attempts to spread panic are suppressed by execution. Deserters, spies and agitators who enjoyed complete immunity under the committee system lie dead on the highways. A paper printed on the corpses reads: "Here lies a traitor to his country." Red badges and other symbols which accompanied the demoralization have almost disappeared. A despatch to the Post from Petrograd, referring to the Russian retreat in Galicia, says it is conservatively estimated that more than two million troops at one time were marching rearward. These constituted the eleventh and seventh armies with their reserves. The eighth army, which was largely cavalry, also was retreating, he said Its position was reported as extremely critical. DEATH OF GENERAL OTIS Publisher of Los Angeles Times Dies at Home of Son In-Law. General Harrison Gray Otis, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times, died at the home on his son-in-law, Harry Chandler. Death came while General Otis was at the breakfast table. Heart disease was said to have been the cause. Although he had suffered occasiona attacks of illness recently, General Otis had been at his desk in the Times office nearly every day within the last few weeks. 1917 AUGUST 1917 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Pigs Will Destroy Reading Garbage. Councilman William A. Wit'man, head of the public safety department in Reading, Pa., closed down the city's garbage incinerating plant and announced that he would establish piggies to get rid of the garbage. High cost of coal is given as the reason for the movement. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. Russia's armies in Galicia are still in retreat. It bids fair not to end until they reach the line occupied last year before General Brusilloff began his big offensive. The path of the retreat is traced in the German official statement reporting the occupation of Tarnonol, while down nearer the Dnlester their forces are nearing Buezaez and still further south have occupied Stanislau and Nadvorna. The last named town is on the edge of the Carpathians. The inherent strength of the entente position in the west has just received a fresh l'Illustration on the Aisne front. Here the French have emerged victor in a long-drawn out struggle for possession of the important high ground in the Craunne region. THURSDAY Details of the Russian retreat in eastern Galicia do not tend to minimize the seriousness of the situation. Special despatches say that the losses in heavy artillery will be tremendous. They express doubt as to ability of the infantry of the eighth army to make good its retreat. There is still an absence of assurances that the commanders have succeeded in getting their refractory troops in hand. The German attacks in the Alsace region were resumed, a powerful attack being delivered on a front of nearly two miles near the eastern end of the Chemins-des-Dunes, between Hurteise and La Bovelle. FRIDAY The Teuton thrust into the disorganized Russian lines in eastern Galicia has widened. It extends now southeastward toward the Bukowina border. It has resulted in the capture of Kolomea, on the railroad to Czernowitz. Berlin mentions the Austro-German advance both north and south of the Dulester as "rapid," and this it appears to be, although there has been somewhat of a shackling in the pace of the Russian retrograde movement to the northward of the river. Along the British front in Belgrade the artillery continues its extremely violent activity. Infantrymen at 6 are being sent into action, although not as yet on a large scale. The chief incident of the infantry fighting occurred west of Warneton, where the Germans were driven from La Basseville, the British will drawing from the village when the Germans organize a counter thrust. SATURDAY Despatches from abroad announce the landing of another contingent of American troops at a European port. The Austro-German march through eastern Galicia and towards the Bukhina border is going on at checked Apparently the Teutonite purpose is to give the reeating Russians no pause until the Austrian territory has been cleared of them. In the west, the crown prince continues the aggressive force, but his sacrifice of troops is gaining no ground of consequence. He met a check on the Alsine front. The attack took in a considerable sector of the Chemins des Dames front. The British report heavy German artillery fire from near the Belgian border to the coast. 'Reports from the Russian women's battalion that fought near Smorger recently, say German women were found fighting in the German ranks. Some were taken prisoner. SUNDAY Having retreated approximately 100 miles from where Kerensky, the iron man of Russia, carried them in his personally conducted drive early in the present month, the Russian army on the center of the line in east Galicia is again on Russian soil on both sides of Hustafyn and is still being followed by the forces of the Teutonic allies. Likewise the armies to the north and south continue to fall back before the enemy at a few points only standing to offer a semblance of resistance and then only for short periods of time. Again the French troops fighting in the Aisne region of France have turn in vicious counter attacks against the army of the German crown prince, put down an offensive it had started between Hurtebise and La Bovelle and made good gains against it all along the line. Several attacks by the Germans in the Verdun sector, notably between the much-fought-out ground in the region of the Avocourt wood and Hill 304, also were repulsed by General Petalin's forces. MONDAY Whatever development may be im pending on the Belgian front, the great artillery battle there has not yet resulted in infantry movements of importance. Thi theory that the Germans have been engaged in an effort to mass gun in sufficient numbers to meet the British rain of fire seems to be borne out by the Berlin statement. The British have been influenced by the effectiveness of the German fire to the extent that there was a lot up in the intensity of their bombardment. It is declared. The tale from the Russian front continues to be one of continued retrocession on the part of the Russian armies. The Austro-German advance has reached the Buklowina boundary toward the south and is marching through the Sudhana valley towards Seletyn. It likewise has penetrated to the eastward of the Velaya valley Want a Job? U. S. Marines Need Cooks Too many cooks spoil the breath they say, but Uncle Sam's marines are unable to get too many cooks for their mess overseas. Word has gone out that the U. S. marines need cooks. There's extra money in the job and a rush of applicants is expected. CRUSH GERMANY TO BRING PEACE Berlin Government is Menace to Human Liberty—Promises Made to United States to Gain Time. In a speech at Madison Barracks, N. Y., before 1700 member of the officers' reserve corps, Secretary of State Robert Lansing, emphasizing the peril of German imperialism to the United States and the world, declared his belief that the German people would not cast off the yoke of autocracy "until the physical might of the united democracies of the world has destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany." That, he added, is the only way to restore the peace of the world. "Were every people on earth able to express their will, there would be no wars of aggression," he said, "and if there were no wars of aggression there would be no wars, and lasting peace would come to this earth. The only way that a people can express their will is through democratic situations. Therefore, when the world is made safe for democracy, when the great principle prevails, universal peace will be an accomplished fact. "No nation of people will be fit more than the United States when that time comes. But it has not yet come. A great people, ruled in thought and word as well as in deed by the most shister government of modern times is straining every nerve to supplant democracy by the autocracy which they have been taught to worship. When will the German people awaken to the truth? When will they arise if their might and cast off the yoke and become their own masters? I fear that it will not be until the physical might of the united democracies of the world have destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany and liberty triumphs over its arch enemy." Mr. Lansing sought to drive home to the student officers the righteousness of the cause for which they had volunteered to go to France and fight, as asserting that America would win "be cause our cause is the cause of justice and right and of humanity." The immediate cause of our war with Germany—the breaking off her promises as to indiscriminate submarine warfare—has a far deeper meaning, he said, "a meaning which has been growing more evident as the war has progressed and which needed but this act of perfilty to bring it home to all thinking Americans. The evil character of the German government is late bare before the world. We know now that that government is inspired with ambitions which menace human liberty and that to gain its end it does not hesitate to break faith, to violate the most sacred rights, or to perpetrate intolerable acts on humanity. "It needed but the words reported to have been uttered by the German chancellor to complete the picture of the character of his government, when he announced that the only reason why the intensified submarine campaign was delayed until February last was that sufficient submarines could not be built before that time to make the attacks on commerce sufficient. Do you realize that this means, if it means anything, that the promises to refrain from brutal submarine warfare, which Germany had made to the United States, were never intended to be kept that they were only made in order to gain time in which to build more submarines, and that when the time came to act, the German promises were unhesitatingly torn to pieces like other 'scraps of paper.'" From Brewery to Vinegar Plant. Announcement was made in Shamokin, Pa., that the former Eagle's Run brewery, owned by Führmann Schmidt & Co., was purchased by a syndicate to utilize it for a elder and vinegar plant. Application for the charter will be made to create a stock company with a capitalization of $200,000. The plant will be ready for business next fall. Two Alabama Negroes Lynched. Will and Jesse Powell, negroes, who were arrested on a charge of threatening the life of a white farmer and his negro helper, were taken by a mob from deputies in Lowandee county, near Montgomery, Ala., and lynched to a nearby tree. The trouble is said to have arisen when the negroes brushed against the former's horse. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA—FLOUR — Dull Straight, 11.75&12.25; cf. mills, $14.25 @14.50 RITCH — FLOUR — Quid; per barrel $10@11. WHEAT—Niminal. CORN—Firm; No. 2 yellow, $1.30@ 2.32. OATS—Strong; No. 2 white, 94@ 95c. POULTRY—Firm; starchy, buns, 129 24c; old roosters, 17c; pre-el study; choice fowl, 15c; old ro to 12c BUTTER—Firm; fancy creamery 42c per lb. EGGS—Firm; selected, 43@44c; nearby, 35c; wern, 35c. Live Stock Quotations CHICAGO--HOOS--Slow and generally steady. Tops, $16.25; back, $15.16; @16.16; light, $14.80; 16.12; mixed $14.54; @16.25; yankers, $15.70; 19.50; pigs, $15.50; choices, $15.50; 16.20; how equally fast. CATTLE--Steady to 100 higher; beavers, $7.60@1415; cows and heifers, $5.40@15.75; stickers and feeders, $5.80@9; western, $8.40@11.90; cows, $7.50@13; poor to medium, $7.60@7.75 HEEP--Strong to 100 higher; native, $7.60@19.70; western, $7.65@10.95; weavers, $8.75@12.90; native, $7.25@15.00 PETER H. Mr. Morris is a Philadelphia and has not been especially active in poll campaigns. He was born vacant since the death of Mr. Gathre in Tokyo several months ago. Loaded Transport Rammed. The American transport Saratoga, at anchor waiting sailing orders, was rammed by the in-bound American Steamship Panama at an American Port. The transport was beached in a sluking condition. The Saratoga is a former Ward line ship. The Panama belongs to the Panama Railroad Steamship line. Persons on the Saratoga were taken off in lifeboats or by tugs and other craft, which responded to distress signals. So far as is known no one was injured. A deep hole was stove in the transport's port quarter, extending from below the water line to the rail. The captain of the Panama held the bow of his ship tight against the transport, effectually blocking the wound. In this position he kept his vessel until all on board the transport were safe. More than a dozen vessels, including an American cruiser, were in the rescue fleet. Several surrounded the transport after the Panama drew away, and supported her until she reached shallow water, two miles distant. Dollar Falling In Value The Geneva Lausanne Gazette, in a financial article says: "Not since the war of secession has the American dollar fallen so low. It was quoted here at four francs, 46 centimes, while before the war it stood at 5.12. One hundred rubles, which were worth 266 francs before the war, now are quoted at 99 francs. "One hundred marks are worth less than half their value, while 100 Austrian crowns were quoted at 99 80 francs. For the first time in history, the Italian fire is worth more than the mark. The steady decline in the value of money began a month ago, and is continuing." Rumanians Shoot Fifty Spies. The German agents have been extremely active among the troops and peasantry of Rumania, advising the Rumanians to follow "the example of the Russian army." During the last week, advices from Rumala say, fifty Germans disguised in Russian uniforms, have been arrested and shot. He Had To. If all men were like a colored porter in Frankfort, newspaper men would find the game an extremely easy one. The porter, who is known to every man and boy in the city, recently was divorced from his first wife and within a few days was married again. A reporter happened in the clerk's office just as he was about taking out his license. "When are you to be married, Frank?" asked the reporter. The porter told him, and the questioning was continued until his wife to be grabbed hold of his arm and whispered, "Don't tell that man all about this." "I've got to," the porter whispered back. "He's a reporter."—Indianapolis News. There's Profit In Growing Herbs. "Particularly pleasant to grow are herbs," says Grace Tabor in the Woman's Home Companion, "and by a little study of their very special market they may be easily turned into pin money. Every butcher who makes his own sausage is a potential customer, and the large packing houses, of course, use large quantities. Chemists, perfumers and pickle factories also require them. Soil it trade if this line is what you think you would like, offering a sample of your wares, just as any manufacturer shows samples of his goods." How to Lubricate a Pocket Knife if It Sticks. Pocket knives naturally come in close contact with the body, and for this reason they become dry and rusty from the heat and perspiration. Necessarily any lubricant must be of some material. A very simple and efficient, as well as cleanly method, is to se a little powdered graphite on the oints, says the Popular Science Month. The graphite may be obtained from a penel. After applying the blades a few times. FIVE Mr. and Mrs. William Long- around the honour of your presence at the wedding of their daughter Minute Long to Mr. Joseph J. Woods Let Us Print Your Wedding Stationery Let Us Print Your Wedding Stationery Fortress, Silence, Gloom! Fortress, Silence, Gloom! The fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul is the gloomiest of bastles. It stands on the bank of the Neva in Petrograd, opposite what was the Winter palace of Russia's masters. It is a veritable temple of silence, such as Carlyle sighted for in vain. Prince Krapotkin, who spent many weary months within its walls, tells how the officers moved about with silent tread. The floor of his cell was covered with felt, and he found that though the walls had the appearance of being paper the paper was only pasted on canvas, behind which was a wire grating packed with layers of felt. Krapotkin measured his cell and found that ten steps from one corner to the other repented 150 times was two-thirds of a mile. He desired to walk five miles a day and accomplished his task walking rapidly to the corners, but turning slowly to avoid dizziness. The Latchstring Is Out The saying "The latchstring is out" signifies hospitality. It is a standing invitation to visit the party who uses it. In early times throughout New England and other parts of the country the houses were built of logs, and the door fastenings were simply a wooden latch on the inside of the door, which fell into a notched stick in the doorpost. The simple contrivance was owing to the fact that nails and iron were hard to get. On the inside the latch was lifted by the hand easily, but to lift it from the outside a hole was bored in the door, which was made of slabs, and a string passed through, which was fastened to the latch. By pulling the string the latch was lifted and the door opened. To lock the door the string was drawn inside so that a person on the outside could not use it. His Loyalty to Alma Mater. "You say Dibling's allegiance to his alma mater has never wavered?" "Never. Dibling has been out of college more than twenty years, and he still borrows money from his college chums exclusively."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Neatness and High Class Work Is the motto in our composing room. There isn't a detail overlooked before the form is put on the press. A man working at a desk. If you give us a printing order once YOU'LL COME AGAIN. OUR PATRONS ARE OUR BEST ADVERTISERS. If you give us a printing order once YOU'LL COME AGAIN. OUR PATRONS ARE OUR BEST ADVERTISERS. SIX THE PLANET SATURDAY .....August 4, 1917 FIVE FRIDAYS (Continued from Page Three.) I came in from the kitchen. Lucille greeted me pleasantly enough when I asked her how she had enjoyed her nap. "I don't think I've been asleep," she denied. "I just rested, that was all." I did not tell her that I did not believe her. "Your mother called up," I said briefly. "Called up?" Lucille repeated. "How could she? "From Huntingdon's island," I explained and went on to tell what I knew of Mrs. Green's experience. "She had no right to frighten me so." Lucille exclaimed; also Lucille selfishly disregarded my sufferings; also those of Bopp. His emotions, I imagine, were chiefly confined to his digestive apparatus, but I suppose they must be classed as sufferings just the same. I pointed out to Lucile that her mother had escaped by a miracle. "What possessed her to do such a thing?" Lucile was as petulant as a half awakened child. "I had a brother once who used to walk in his sleep. There was a zebra that"— I interrupted Captain Perkins, "Your mother was scarcely responsible," I said. "My brother was that way," chimed in the real estate captain. "You never could tell where you could find him nights. But the time that the zebra bit him was the curiousest, I allow." "The zebra bit him?" Lucile's interest was aroused. The captain settled himself to tell his favorite tale, but did not get started because Vida breezed in with a rather shamefaced Chair in tow. She came directly to me. "I'll take that ring, please," she said. "Do you really want it?" "Certainly. I am entitled to wear it." "Of course she ought to have your ring," urged Lucille. "That one will C. D. BROOKS "I am afraid I won't be jilted," said Clair. "I am afraid I won't be jilted," said Clair. do until you can get her something else. May I congratulate you, Miss Dummors? "Has Mr. Blainey told you about it?" Vida asked, naturally surprised that a third party should take an interest in a jesting wager. "He didn't need to." Lucile smiled. With Clair present I could hardly explain that Miss Dummors had won my ring because she had made him propose to her. Thus I allowed myself to be misunderstood once more. I retired as gracefully as possible to the kitchen, to be followed there shortly by Lipton S. Clair. "May I speak with you alone?" he demanded cautiously, looking first right and then left like a stage villain. "You will never see me more lonesome than in your company," I returned, stirring my clams. "Have you ever been engaged?" He actually blushed as he said it. "Why, yes?" I was inclined to be reminiscent—"chronically. I've been engaged ever since I was about sixteen years of age. Do you care to listen to the history of my romances?" "No, no," he retorted, "just "No, no," he reiterated, "not now. What I want to ask," he began hastily, choked by emotion and one of my collars, which was a quarter size too small for him, "is how do you break off an engagement? "You have me there. I never broke off an engagement in my life. Some one else always broke my engagements for me." "You mean you were jilted?" "That's a short, ugly word." I mused, tempted to put him in with the clams, "but 'twill pass-aye, it will serve.'" "But I am afraid I won't be jilted," said Clair thoughtfully. "You see, I am a very desirable match." I bowed and picked up a piece of cord wood. He went on obliviously: "I am a woman later. The ornamental sex has no place in the world of a man of genius. All my life I have escaped, and here on a bleak, inhospitable island, where there are only two women, I am trapped by one of them." "I take it that you are engaged to Miss Dunnmore." I hazarded. "Tractically," he retorted glumly. "She trapped me into a sort of proposal. I didn't know what I was saying." "And she accepted you?" "Not yet," he replied, "but there is no hope; she will. I don't suppose she has met many men of culture among her associates, and I imagine I am a novelty to her." "Man, I said admirably, "you'd be a novelty to any girl." "Thank you," said he absently. "But what can I do now?" CHAPTER XI. "I Loved Her So." "WHY," I explained innocently to Claire, "when you get on the mainland you get a marriage license, and unless you prefer a church wedding I would suggest that you hunt up the justice of the peace and get it over with. I don't believe in long engagements myself." I was perfectly willing to tease this pediatric braggart. We owed him something for that fasting article anyway. "But I don't want to marry any one," he cried. "I must not sacrifice my career to romance and sentiment. I belong to the world. There must be a way out." "If you don't want to marry Miss Dunnmore, why did you arouse the spark of passion in her innocent breast?" I demanded. "I don't know." He writhed in mental anguish. "I didn't dream that I was even being agreeable to b-e-r." "Some women are more attracted by indifference than by attention," I comforted. "Others are fascinated by downright brute violence." "I suppose there must be some charm about me that I did not dream of," he mused modestly. "Don't you think she could forget me if she did not see me for a long while?" "I'm afraid," I sighed, "that, having once met you, no girl could ever forget you." "Come now," he said sharply, trying to detect a smile on my face; "it isn't as bad as that. If I could get away and write her a letter saying that I had been taken down with some illness and could not as a dying man hold her to her promise, that would solve the difficulty." "Rather a nifty idea," I commented "but as a novelist you must know that the heroine always dies to the be side of the stricken hero and nurses him back to life. There is no use. Miss Dummore would not allow you to die." "No, I suppose not." He abandoned this scheme reluctantly. Another thought brightened him. "The getting away part of it is all right. If I did that I could get put in jail or something like that where she couldn't possibly see me. While I was there I could write an article on prison reforms." I heartily indorsed this scheme. The idea of seeing him in prison appealed to me personally. The colossal blindness of a conceited fathead like that trying to get away from a charming, sweet young girl like Vida alienated him from human consideration. He mused a moment. "I'll do it," he exclaimed. "If I don't show up, mum's the word." "You can't get away," I reminded him. "There's no boat." "I forgot to tell you that I am the champlon swimmer of the Brooklyn Athletic club. I think I saw some bathing suits hanging up in the shed. With one of those on it will be child's play to me." Strangely cheered, he let himself out the back way and left me to the silence of my clams. I left the clams to their own devices for awhile and went back to the living room. Vidu was there idly taking impressions from my seal ring on some soft kneaded rubber that lay on Lucile's desk. Lucile herself was not in sight. The captain and the best cook who ever ran a marine engine were sunk deep in the gloom which surrounds the nonreading man when cut off from his kind and his employment. "Well," said Vida when I stood over her like an accusing judge, "what have I done now? Shouldn't I play with this rubber this way?" "You know what you've done," I said sternly, "You trapped Lipton S. Clair into proposing to you." "There's nothing wrong about that," Vida protested. "How do you suppose any man ever proposes? You have to trap them. Were you under the impression that adult males went around looking for a chance to pay for some one else's board and millinery and hosiery and all that sort of thing? No, sir; the masculine mind is very wary. That's why we women have to be so much brighter than the men. It's a case of self preservation." "He's afraid you meant it. He's going to try to swim to the mainland in order to get away." "What! Swim to the matnland?" "Yes. He's a woman later." "Good heavens! He must not do that." Vida was genuinely concerned. "You might tell him that you are engaged to some one else. That might reassure him." "I will." Vida got up determinedly and went to the door. "Which way did he go?" "Right down to the shore, I think," I said. "He seemed a trifle dazed, though, and might have wandered." though, and might have wandered." "Funny thing," interjected Captain Perkins, "the way a feller will wander sometimes. My brother, he used to walk in his sleep. I was goin' to tell you where the zebra bit him that time." "Yes," said Vida eagerly, "tell us where the zebra bit him." "You'll have to hurry to catch him," I interrupted, "or it will be too late." The telephone bell rang. "Hello. This is Blaney. Is Clair there?" "No, he's not here now." "Then let me speak to Miss Dunmore." "She isn't hero either," I explained. "Oh, they're out walking together again, I suppose," said my namesake sarcastically. "No, not walking," I said; "swim- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA mlng. $ ^{n} $ --- "What? At this time of night?" he yelled. "Not both of them? Vida can't swim." ```markdown ``` "Maybe he is teaching her how," I suggested. I didn't know of any reason why I should ease his mind any way. A little jealousy would be good for him. IT IS OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN! "Oh!" He took the blow like a man. Then I heard him say falsely, "Goodby," and I hung up the receiver. Luche confronted me when I turned around. "Do you know where Tootles is?" "No, I don't know where she is," I replied, with strict adherence to the truth. "Isn't she here?" I added gulletlessly. "No, and I'm dreadfully worried. There are so many strange people in the house that some one may have let her out, not knowing how careful we are with her. She might get lost and starved or get her feet wet and have pneumonia, or a hawk might carry her off." 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. At this moment the unspeakable Bopp entered. He made a great show of weariness, dragging his feet as if they were too heavy to lift. "Have you seen her?" demanded Luchele. "No," Bopp said wearily. "I've tramped all over the island again and again. There's no ravine, no gully, no bush that I haven't investigated. She must have left the island." "She can't swim!" moaned Luchel. "Her little legs are too short, and her fur would get in her eyes." "What!" he yelled. "Fur get in her eyes?" "Tootles is lost," I threw in by way of explanation. "Tootles?" said Bopp, bewildered. "I've been looking for Mrs. Green." "Oh, she's been found," Lucille explained. "When?" "Oh, hours and hours ago. She telephoned Mr. Blainey. She got in Mr Kent's rowboat and was blown to a nearby island." FOR $100 WORTH OF COUPONS. WE WILL SEND YOU A LARGE SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR $75 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A SMALLER SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR 30 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A DETACHABLE UMBRELLA. YOU CAN TAKE IT "You knew where Mrs. Green was in the middle of the afternoon," raged Ropp, turning on me, "and you didn't tell me, but let me tramp my feet off looking for her? Here I am, dying of weariness and lack of sleep, when a word might have saved me." Kent strolled in. "Say, Mr. Ropp," he said curiously, "will you tell me one thing?" "Why, certainly." "How did you ever come to find that shelf on the cliff where you were sleeping all the afternoon? I passed you a dozen times, and I'd never have seen you at all if I hadn't heard you snore." Vida came in carrying a pair of shoes, a coat, a pair of trousers and a hat. "He's gone," she said briefly. "As soon as he saw me coming he dived into the lake and swam off rapidly. He looked back from time to time." "He was afraid you would swim after him," I explained. "Aro you in the market for old clothes?" I indicated her burden. "No; these are his. He left them on the bank, and I thought I might as well bring them in. I suppose he will be killed." "Who? asked Luclie and Bopp. "Mr. Chair." Vida answered. "He is trying to reach the mainland by swimming." "Oh, the brave fellow!" Luclie exclaimed. "He is risking his life to get supplies to us. To think that I didn't like him very well at first!" We Do All Kinds of Job Work I explained gently that if Mr. Clair ever reached the shore, which was very doubtful, he would probably never think of us again. "I wish I knew where Tootles is," worried Lucie. 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. "She must be in the house," Vida said. "I've looked everywhere," Lucie declared despondently. "But she is such a little doggle," Vida insisted. "Is there an unfinished part of the house in the attic where she might get in under the floor or between the inner and outer walls?" "Why, yes, there's an attic," admitted Lucile, encouraged. We all mounted the stairs. "I'll whistle," Lucile said, "and then we'll be just as quiet as possible. If she's here she'll answer me." "Answer you? Can she whistle, too?" asked Jim, the trying pan engineer. "No, of course not. When I whistle, if she's alive, she'll whine and bark." "Shut up Jim. Let her whistle," commanded captain Perkins. "I never knew but one girl who could whistle good, and after a dentist pulled one of her front teeth she couldn't any more." "Shi!" Vida said, laying a hand on the sendog's arm. After a pause Jim asked, "Why don't she whistle?" 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 "She's tryn't to," explained the captain, who correctly interpreted the facial gymnasties which Lucile was performing. "Maybe she ain't got enough steam in her biler." Jim was earnestly endeavoring to be helpful. "No; from the way she looks I think she's bust something," said his superior officer. At last a faint missing sound came from Lucile's packed lips. No right minded dog would ever have recognized it as a summons to heed, but I heaved a sigh of relief. I knew at last that Lucile was safe anyway. After a pause Lucile asked, "Did you hear anything?" JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia "Then she's dead." Luctle nearly broke down. She looked around for a bosom on which to weep, but scorned both Bopp's and mine. "I loved her so." "There was a whispered consultation between Captain Perkins and Jim, and Jim tipped downstairs-mysteriously. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET CHARLEY CHAPLIN'S COMIC CAPERS Luke's Raise THAT LITTLE FELLOW LUKE, GOT A RAISE OF 50¢ A WEEK LUKE GOT A RAISE, ILL GO HIT EZRA FOR A RAISE MYSELF EZRA, CANT YOU GIVE ME A RAISE? I KNOW AS MUCH ABOUT THE FARM AS THAT LITTLE SHRIMP LUKE. HE'S A GREAT HELP ON THE FARM YES SIREE EVERY LITTLE THING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, HE PITCHES, RIGHT IN AND DOES IT SEE THERE!! HE'S KEEPING THE DOG AWAY FROM THE CHICKENS, SO THEY CAN EAT IN PEACE HALYBARNET SATURDAY .....August 4, 1917. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The official announcement from Petrograd shows the Russians to be still hotly engaged in the Lomnica region and holding their own against the reinforced enemy. South of Kaluzsz the Austrians had never been forced across the Lomnica, and they are continuing their violent reactions in this region. They drove the Russians from a height to the south of Novlea, but in a brilliant counter attack General Korniloff's forces defeated them and captured the position. Meanwhile there is notable activity along the Franco-Belgian front. The French, at Verdun have just completed an important operation in the realignment of their front northwest of Verdun, which was disturbed by German attacks late last month. THURSDAY. Reports from the eastern theatre of war indicate a lossening in the speed of the Russian drive. There has even been a recession at one point where Austrian and German reserves have been thrown in. In northern France, few days pass without an effort on the part of the Germans to get back some of the valuable territory lost in the spring offensive or to make local intrada else where. A new field was chosen for an attempt of this sort, the first really sharp attack for some time in the field of the great Hindenburg retreat of March being delivered just to the south of St. Quentin. The crown prince chose a front nearly a half mile in extent where the French occupied a hillock to the east of Gauchy. FRIDAY. Dissaffection among Russian troops has resulted in an important gain of ground by Germans and Austrians in the region of Ziochoff, east of Lemberg, the Galician capital. Persistent German attacks at first were repulsed by the Russians. Later a Russian regiment near the center of the line voluntarily left its trenches and retreated, forcing the other units on the line to fall back. This movement, Petliograd says, gave the Germans opportunity for developing their movement. Another effort by the German crown prince to regain the California and Casemates plateaux between Hurtebise and Craenne on the Alsine front has been checked by the French. The Germans attacked repeatedly in mass formation, but every attempt was repulsed, and the French held to their positions. SATURDAY Prince Leopold, of Bavaria, is making the most of the disaffection that under extremist influence developed in the Russian army in north-eastern Galicia and is pressing into the Russian lines along a twenty-five mile front between Zlochoff and Tarnopol. The Russians were in retreat in this sector all day Friday according to their own account, which lays the brunt of the blame upon the failure of certain commands to obey orders. The Russians burned villages and wrought havoc in the country-side as they fell back, the Berlin statement reports. The situation on the France-Belgi front presents much the same features as for some time past, with frequent German attacks on the French lines particularly along the Chemin-des Dames in the Alsace region, and continued play of the heavy artillery on the British front, notably in Belgium and the sectors immediately to the south of the Franca-Belgian border. SUNDAY In France, in the region between Solssons and Rheims, the French have again given an exhibition of their tenacious ability at defense, like that which held the Germans back from Verdun, in the east the Russian dne Charley Jealous of Luke's Raise Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers In Galicia apparently is crumbling by reason of the disaffection of some of the troops and the vicious assaults the Germans and Austro-Hungarians, especially the Germans, are throwing against them. Notwithstanding the heavy losses the Germans had thus far sustained in their attacks along the Chemin des Dames in France, they again on Sunday made fruitless efforts to defeat General Petain's forces, delivering at various points attacks with large effects among whom were fresh reinforcements. From Ephele de Chevregny to the south Corbeny, approximately twelve miles, the artillery of the crown prince pounded the French positions merelylessly after which the leash was slipped from the infantry, which attacked on several sectors, only to meet with a galling fire from the French rifles and machine guns. MONDAY The official reports from the Gallican front are little if any more encouraging than those of the last few days. While efforts are being made to restore order the Austro-German offensive between the Stripa and the Zilota Lipa is being pushed and additional villages have been occupied. Toward the northern end of the front the situation is different. The Russians have taken the offensive and opened up a gap two miles deep in an important sector of the Gorman line near Krevo and Vilna, incidentally capturing more than 1000 Germans. On the western front there is a different tale to tell. The desperate onslaughts of the crown princes are being met by General Petain's troops. Such small bits of territory as have been gained by the Germans have been deeply paid for. DOLLAR WORTH FORTY CENTS turers In Convention Declare. One hundred and ten manufacturers whose wares include everything from a hook and eye to a wedding trousseau, gathered in convention in Chicago, expressed the opinion that the buying ability of the American dollar is lessening. Its ability to get its owner food or clothing or other necessaries is now only about forty cents on the dollar, the manufacturers say. If things keep the way they are going, a dollar next year won't have any more power than a Canadian dime in South America. The government threat to regulate all prices has caused a panicky feeling, say manufacturers. Boy Eats Green Apples; Dles. As a result of having eaten green apples two weeks ago, Charles R Sweeney, three years, of Tronton, N.J., died and his sister, Elizabeth, is dangerously ill. Serbia to Get $3,000,000 Loan. Official papers giving Serbia a $3, 000,000 loan wore signed at the treasury. Payment will be made in a few days. C. Vanderbilt Jr. Enliste C. Vanderbilt Jr., Enlistes, Cornellus vanderbilt, Jr., nineteen, enlisted as a private in the United States Army in New York. ABOUT SILHOUETTES How to Make Them of All Your Own Family. Almost every boy and girl some day will look through mother's old album or treasure box. When your turn comes try to find some silhouettes of Aunt Jemima or Uncle Silas. Wouldn't you like to make some of your own immediate family? Nowadays, when cameras are easy to borrow if you do not own one yourself, it is a simple matter to make a silhouette. Select a room in your home that has plenty of sun in the morning. Open one window, pin a sheet over it, then shut out all light which comes from any other source but that window. Your model must be posed before the sheet draped window so that his profile is shown up clearly. It is a good plan to put some object before him that shows his character. If he has a pet dog let flower pose with him, if sister is an artist put her casel in position before her, and if grandma loves her flowers place a potted plant on the table which she faces. In exposing the plate use only a short exposure. The result will be very much like a negative. The outlines will show up clearly enough in the manner of a silhouette, but no details will show. Everything will be solid white or black. Mount the silhouettes on a long strip of white cardboard, frame the whole in a narrow black frame and be sure the family will treasure their modern silhouettes, from the negative of which any number of copies can be made. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- ```markdown ``` Courtesy to the Flag. Civilians have all kinds of trouble when visiting a military camp, because they invariably attempt to pass the flag waving at regimental or brigade headquarters without paying it any more recognition than they would an ice wagon or a garbage can. But in such places they are compelled to extend proper courtesy to the flag of their country. There is always a hawk faced colonel roosting in the black depths of his tent just behind the colors, and woe to the soldier on guard if he lets a civilian go past without saluting. When a civilian starts to pass the colors without removing his hat the sentry, knowing that the regimental hawk is glaring balefully at him, swoops down on the surprised civilian and sternly says, "Take off your hat." Women, of course, cannot take off their hats to the colors, but as they pass the colors or the colors are carried by them, they can at least stop talking and keep their eyes fastened on Old Glory.—Chicago Herald. Her Dear Husband. "Why," exclaimed a newly married woman to a bunch of friends, "for three months after our marriage my dear husband made me bake hot biscuits for him every meal." "And yet your husband is a strong, healthy looking fellow," answered her friend in astonishment. "Doctors say that such a diet is terrible, and"— "Oh, yes, this husband is healthy! was referring to my first husband." Cleveland Plain Dealer. HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR YOUR CAR FOR GOOD DRIVING. - Here is a list of the things which need to be done to prepare your car for good driving: First.-Fill the radiator with water. See that the gasoline tank contains a sufficient quantity of gasoline and that there is plenty of oil in the crank case. Second.-Take your storage batteries down and have them tested. Third.-Assuming that the tires were taken off when the car was stored and put in a warm place, they should be looked over for weak spots and properly inflated. - Fourth.—Scrape the rims and paint them with shellac and flake graphite. - Fifth.—Start your motor and drain out the old oil. Put kerosene in the crank case and run the motor so as to pump it thoroughly through the oiling system. Then draw it out and fill it up with fresh oil. - Sixth.—Remove the carbon from the engine. - Seventh.—Grind the valves. - Eighth.—Adjust the valves, brakes and bearings. - Ninth.—Oil the gear shifting mechanism, clutch and brake mechanism and all clevis pins. - Tenth.—Inspect oil pump and fittings for possible loak. - Eleventh.—Clean out and fill all grease cups with good grade of medium weight grease. Twelfth.—For the next week put three tablespoonfuls of kerosene in each cylinder to cut the carbon. Let it stand overnight. Thirteenth.—Clean differential and oil universals and gear sets. Fourteenth.—Look it all over again. In a word, go over every part of the mechanism, cleaning, oiling and tightening loose parts. Don't take anything for granted. Above all things do not meddle with the carburetor. When it leaves the factory it is properly adjusted. Ninety per cent of all motorcar trouble is with the ignition. Something Wagnerian: Mrs. A.—What did your husband say when he saw the bill for your new gown? Mrs. B.—I didn't bear. I started to play on the piano. Worse Luck. Fatigued Philip—Did the lady trow bollin' water on youso? Wandering Walter—Worse'n dat, Phil; worse'n dat. It was soapsuds! A man should be upright, not have to be kept straight.—Marcus Aurellus. How to Stop Bleeding From a Cut In the Simplest Way. Sometimes you cut or prick your finger so badly that you have difficulty in checking the flow of blood and perhaps no medical appliances are at hand. Pick up the nearest newspaper and tear off a strip of the clean margin, on which there is no printing. Wash the cut with clear running water if possible and bind it closely around with this strip of paper. Fasten it or hold it on until you know that the flow is stopped and the wound is beginning to dry. It never falls to check bleeding in an ordinary cut. How to Bring Death to the Spider That Infests the Collar. Take a small common kerosene lamp and light it and late in the afternoon or early in the evening look over the corners and places where spiders are commonly found and when one is seen hold the lamp chimney directly beneath it and it will fall at once into the chimney and be instantly destroyed. It is not difficult in this way to destroy all the spiders in the house in a few evenings. It avoids killing them by sweeping them down and staining the walls or carpet. Early in the evening is the best time. How to Remove Iodine Stains and Ink Smears From Linen. Iodine stains are removed from linen by rectified spirit. To take ink out of linen use essential salt of lemon made by taking an ounce of oxalic acid in fine powder, mix with four ounces of cream of tartar. You must be careful as this is poisonous if swallowed. To remove the ink wet the finger in water then dip it in the powder and rub gently on the spot. The stain will disappear without injury to the fabric; then wash the linen in pure water. 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 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. ```markdown ``` Her Dear Husband. SEVEN ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons The Planet (Ritchmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.10 per year in advance. Subscribe now, and got the news news. Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. XELENTO Quinine Pomade Copyrighted JANE RAND and MARGARET BERRY wrote us that they had hardly any hair, but after using Xelento you can see the results on their pictures. Kinky Hair cannot be made straight. You have to have hair before it can be straightened. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scaly and roots of the hair and makes kinky, napky hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particulars at Once EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. 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. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! THAT LITTLE FELLOW LUKE, GOT A RAISE OF 504 A WEEK LUKE GOT A RAISE, ILL GO HIT EZRA FOR A RAISE MYSELF EZRA, CANT YOU GIVE ME A RAISE? I KNOW AS MUCH ABOUT THE FARM AS THAT LITTLE SHRIMP LUKE. HE'S A GREAT HELP ON THE FARM YES SIREE EVERY LITTLE THING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, HE PITCHES, RIGHT IN AND DOES IT SEE THERE!! HE'S KEEPING THE DOG AWAY FROM THE CHICKENS, SO THEY CAN EAT IN PEACE THE PLANET SATURDAY .....August 4, 1917. A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The official announcement from Petrograd shows the Russians to be still hotly engaged in the Lomnica region and holding their own against the reinforced enemy. South of Kalusz the Austrians had never been forced across the Lomnica, and they are continuing their violent reactions in this region. They drove the Russians from a height to the south of Novice, but in a brilliant counter attack General Kornilloff's forces defeated them and recaptured the position. Meanwhile there is notable activity along the Franco-Belgian front. The French, at Verdun have just completed an important operation in the realignment of their front northwest of Verdun, which was disturbed by German attacks late last month. THURSDAY Reports from the eastern theatre of war indicate a leasenin in the speed of the Russian drive. There has even been a recession at one point where Austrian and German reserves have been thrown in. In northern France, few days pass without an effort on the part of the Germans to get back some of the valuable territory lost in the spring offensive or to make local inroads else where. A new field was chosen for an attempt of this sort, the first really sharp attack for some time in the field of the great Hindenburg retreat of March being delivered just to the south of St. Quentin. The crown prince chose a front nearly a half mile in extent where the French occupied a hillock to the east of Gauchy. FRIDAY. Dissafction among Russian troops has resulted in an important gain of ground by Germans and Austrians in the region of Zlochoff, cast of Lemberg, the Gallican capital. Persistent German attacks at first were repulsed by the Russians. Later a Russian regiment near the center of the line voluntarily left its trenches and retired, forcing the other units on the line to fall back. This movement, Petrigrad says, gave the Germans opportunity for developing their movement. Another effort by the German crown prince to regain the California and Casemates plateaux between Hurte bise and Craonne on the Aisne front has been checked by the French. The Germans attacked repeatedly in mass formation, but every attempt was repulsed, and the French held to their positions. SATURDAY Prince Leopold, of Bavaria, is making the most of the disaffection that under extremist influence developed in the Russian army in north-eastern Galicia and is pressing into the Russian lines along a twenty-five mile front between Zhochoff and Tarmopol. The Russians were in retreat in this sector all day Friday according to their own account, which lays the brunt of the blame upon the failure of certain commands to obey orders. The Russians burned villages and wrought havoc in the country-side as they fell back, the Berlin statement reports. The situation on the France-Belair front presents much the same features as for some time past, with frequent German attacks on the French lines particularly along the Chemin-des Dames in the Alsace region, and continued play of the heavy artillery on the British front, notably in Belgium and the sectors immediately to the south of the France-Belgian border. SUNDAY. In France, in the region between Solssons and Rheims, the French have again given an exhibition of their tenacious ability at defense, like that which held the Germans back from Vordun; in the east the Russian the Charley Jealous of Luke's Raise Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers In Galicia apparently is crumbling by reason of the disaffection of some of the troops and the vicious assaults the Germans and the Austro-Hungarians, especially the Germans, are throwing against them. Notwithstanding the heavy losses the Germans had thus far sustained in their attacks along the Chemin de Dames in France, they again on Sunday made fruitless efforts to defeat General Pecah's forces, delivering at various points attacks with large effects among whom were fresh reinforcements. From Ephee de Chevregny to the south Corbey, approximate twelve miles, the artillery of the crown piece pounded the French positions merely less after which the leash was slipped from the infantry which attacked on several sectors, only to meet with a galling fire from the French rifles and machine guns. MONDAY The official reports from the Gallican front are little if any more encouraging than those of the last few days. While efforts are being made to restore order the Austro-German offensive between the Stripa and the Zlota Lipa is being pushed and additional villages have been occupied. Toward the northern end of the from the situation is different. The Rus slans have taken the offensive and opened up a gap two miles deep in an important sector of the German line near Krevo and Vilna, incidentally capturing more than 1000 Germans. On the western front there is a different tale to tell. The desperate onslaught of the crown prince are being met by General Petalin's troops. Such small bits of territory as have been gained by the Gormans have been deeply paid for. DOLLAR WORTH FORTY CENTS That Is Its Buying Power, Manufacturing turers in Convention Declare. One hundred and ten manufacturers whose wares include everything from a hook and eye to a wading trousseau, gathered in convention in Chicago, expressed the opinion that the buying ability of the American dollar is lessening. Its ability to get its owner food or clothing or other necessaries is now only about forty cents on the dollar, the manufacturers say. If things keep the way they are going, a dollar next year won't have any more power than a Canadian dime in South America. The government threat to regulate all prices has caused a panicky feeling, say manufacturers. Boy Eats Green Apples; Dles. As a result of having eaten green apples two weeks ago, Charles R. Sweeney, three years, of Tronton, N. J., died and his sister, Elizabeth, is dangerously ill. Serbia to Get $3,000,000 Loan. Official papers giving Serbia a $3,000,000 loan were signed at the treasury. Payment will be made in a few days. C. Vanderbilt Jr., Enlists. Cornelius vanderbilt, Jr., nineteen, enlisted as a private in the United States Army in New York. ABOUT SILHOUETTES How to Make Them of All Your Own Family. Almost every boy and girl some day will look through mother's old album or treasure box. When your turn comes try to find some silhouettes of Aunt Jemina or Uncle Silas. Wouldn't you like to make some of your own immediate family? Nowadays, when cameras are easy to borrow if you do not own one yourself, it is a simple matter to make a silhouette. Select a room in your home that has plenty of sun in the morning. Open one window, pin a sheet over it, then shut out all light which comes from any other source but that window Your model must be posed before the sheet draped window so that his profile is shown up clearly. It is a good plan to put some object before him that shows his character. If he has a pet dog let Rover pose with him, if sister is an artist put her easel in position before her, and if grandma loves her flowers place a potted plant on the table which she faces. In exposing the plate use only a short exposure. The result will be very much like a negative. The outlines will show up clearly enough in the manner of a silhouette, but no details will show. Everything will be solid white or black. Mount the silhouettes on a long strip of white cardboard, frame the whole in a narrow black frame and be sure the family will treasure their modern silhouettes, from the negative of which any number of copies can be made. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR GOOD DRIVING. — Here is a list of the things which need to be done to prepare your car for good driving: First. — Fill the radiator with water. See that the gasoline tank contains a sufficient quantity of gasoline and that there is plenty of oil in the crank case. Second. — Take your storage batteries down and have them tested. Third. — Assuming that the tires were taken off when the car was stored and put in a warm place, they should be looked over for weak spots and properly inflated. Fourth. — Serve the rims and paint them with shellac and flake graphite. Fifth. -Start your motor and drain out the old oil. Put kerosene in the crank case and run the motor so as to pump it thoroughly through the oiling system. Then draw it out and fill it up with fresh oil. Sixth. -Remove the carbon from the engine. Seventh. -Grind the valves. Eighth. -Adjust the valves, brakes and bearings. Ninth. -Oil the gear shifting mechanism, clutch and brake mechanism and all clevis pins. Tenth. -Inspect oil pump and fittings for possible leak. Eleventh. -Clean out and fill all grease cups with good grade of medium weight grease. Twelfth.—For the next week put three tablespoonfuls of kerosene in each cylinder to cut the carbon. Let it stand overnight. Thirteenth.—Clean differential and oil universals and gear sets. Fourteenth.—Look it all over again. In a word, go over every part of the mechanism, cleaning, oiling and tightening loose parts. Don't take anything for granted. Above all things do not meddle with the carburetor. When it leaves the factory it is properly adjusted. Ninety per cent of all motorcar trouble is with the ignition. Something Wagnerian. Mrs. A.—What did your husband say when he saw the bill for your new gown? Mrs. B.—I didn't bear. I started to play on the piano. Worse Luck. Fatigued Philip—Did the lady 'trow bollin' water on youso? Wandering Walter—Worse'n dat, Phil; worse'n dat. It was soapsuds! A man should be upright, not have to be kept straight—Marcus Aurellus. How to Stop Bleeding From a Cut In the Simplest Way. Sometimes you cut or prick your finger so badly that you have difficulty in checking the flow of blood and perhaps no medical appliances are at hand. Pick up the nearest newspaper and tear off a strip of the clean margin, on which there is no printing. Wash the cut with clear running water if possible and bind it closely around with this strip of paper. Fasten it or hold it on until you know that the flow is stopped and the wound is beginning to dry. It never fails to check bleeding in an ordinary cut. How to Bring Death to the Spider That Infests the Collar. Take a small common kerosene lamp and light it and late in the afternoon or early in the evening look over the corners and places where spiders are commonly found and when one is seen hold the lamp chimney directly beneath it and it will fall at once into the chimney and be instantly destroyed. It is not difficult in this way to destroy all the spiders in the house in a few evenings. It avoids killing them by sweeping them down and staining the walls or carpet. Early in the evening is the best time. How to Remove iodine Stains and Ink Smears From Linen. Iodine stains are removed from linen by rectified spirit. To take ink out of linen use essential salt of lemon made by taking an ounce of oxalic acid in fine powder, mix with four ounces of cream of tartar. You must be careful as this is poisonous if swallowed. To remove the ink wet the finger in water then dip it in the powder and rub gently on the spot. The stain will disappear without injury to the fabric; then wash the linen in pure water. --- 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 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. --- Civilians have all kinds of trouble when visiting a military camp, because they invariably attempt to pass the flag waving at regimental or brigade headquarters without paying it any more recognition than they would an ice wagon or a garbage can. But in such places they are compelled to extend proper courtesy to the flag of their country. There is always a hawk faced colonel roosting in the black depths of his tent just behind the colors, and woe to the soldier on guard if he lets a civilian go past without saulting. When a civilian starts to pass the colors without removing his hat the sentry, knowing that the regimental hawk is glaring balefully at him, sweeps down on the surprised civilian and sternly says, "Take off your hat." Women, of course, cannot take off their hats to the colors, but as they pass the colors or the colors are carried by them, they can at least stop talking and keep their eyes fastened on Old Glory—Chicago Herald. Her Dear Husband. "Why," exclaimed a newly married woman to a bunch of friends, "for three months after our marriage my dear husband made me bake hot bls cuts for him every meal." "And yet your husband is a strong, healthy looking fellow," answered her friend in astonishment. "Doctors say that such a diet is terrible, and"— "Oh, yes, this husband is healthy! I was referring to my first husband."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. SEVEN ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons The Planet (Richmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.00 per year in advance. Subscribe now, and get the newsy news. Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. 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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. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! SATURDAY ROANOKE NOTES ROANOKE NOTES Roanoke, Va.—Brother George Simpson is on the corner of 6th Avenue and Gainsboro Avenue with a very prosperous outlook in his enlarged quarters. Open day and night to accommodate the public with the good things of the season, both to eat and to drink. Brother George will leave tonight (July 31st) for New York City. Mrs. Annie Fuqua, of 34 Fourth Avenue, N. W., returned from a tuesday trip to Marian Chilhie and Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia, where she visited her father and sister. She returned Monday week, having had a very pleasant stay. Stanfield and Dugger, the southwest paper agents, are still on the road with The Planet of Richmond, The Journal and Guide, The Freeman of Indianapolis, Ind., and the New York Age can be had by calling on either of these parties. Mr. McKinley Rice is the agent proper for the Age, of 509 Commonwealth Avenue, N. E., Roanoko. J. H. Robinson, 411 9th Avenue, N. W., leaves for Pittsburg, Pa., Wednesday, August 1, for a few weeks. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Mack Clark, of 224 7th Avenue, N. E., announce the marriage of their daughter, Lottie May, to Mr. Lee Roy Neely at Mt. Zion A. M. E. parsonage June 25, 1917. Rov. G. W. Thrasher, an old Roanoke preacher, returned to the city from Alabama, where he has labored for the past eighteen years. So he returns to old Virginia for awhile! He is now located at Cloverdale, Va. Miss Lizzie Jones and Miss Queen Williams returned from Petersburg, Va., where they attended the Va. N. & I. I. Summer Normal, and have finished their three-years' course. Mr. James M. Lee, 420 10th Avenue, N. E., left for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will live for a while. Sunday morning, July 29th, Rev, Geo, C. Tayk, D. D., seemed at his best, for indeed, all who heard his discourse were lifted up spiritually and made to realize the wonderful power of God as it operated in the hearts of men. After his sermon, as his usage is, he proceeded to introduce strangers, and to the surprise of many, he introduced his youngest sister from Miami, Fla., whom he had not seen for a period of twenty-four years. Then it was discovered why he had given his audience such a rich discourse. He was filled brimful spiritually and parentally. Mr. Frank Odell, of 264 8th Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Va., who has been continued to his bed for ten weeks under the care of Dr. J. H. Roberts, is critically ill at this writing. Miss Bertha Colvin, of Hollins, Va., has been visiting Mrs. Amanda Lettwich, of Roanoke county, during her two weeks' vacation; also Mr. B. T. Wade. Miss Colvin will return to her occupation at Judge Staples' country home July 31st. Mrs. Jennie Hylton, of 631 8th Avenue, N. W., and little grandson, Maceo, left for Indianapolis, Ind., July 28th, to visit her daughter, Miss Forest Hylton, and Mrs. Eliza Taylor. She will be away from the city two weeks. All wish Mrs. Hylton a prosperous and pleasant vacation and a safe return. Professor M. Traynham, of 226 5th Avenue, N. W., left the city July 26th for Lynchburg, Va., to meet. Miss Louise Bullock, his niece, whom he will accompany to Columbus, Ohio, to visit her brother and other relatives and friends. Miss Bullock will spend some time in the Buck Eye State, after which she will return to Roanoke and spend the remainder of her vacation visiting her cousins, relatives and friends. Professor Traynham will leave Columbus for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Brooklyn, N. Y., where he will visit Mr. B. B. Traynham, a close relative, and many other of his old friends and acquaintances. We hope Professor Traynham a pleasant trip. There is something kind of suspicious about the Professor's northern trips every summer. Mrs. Addie Stanfield, of 9th Avenue, N. W., and daughters, Lillian and Emily, expect to leave some time early in August for Wilmington, Delaware, where the husband and father is employed with the Pyrites Limited. Mr. Richard Stanfield worked with the company at Roanoke nearly two years, and when they commenced construction at Wilmington he was engaged by Capt. J. H. Buck, of 1721 Wise Avenue, to go to Wilmington. Mrs. Mary Smith, of Abingdon, Va., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Horton, of 204 Madison Avenue, N. E., Roanoke, Va. Miss Elizabeth Baskerville, of Oxford, N. C., after a successful session in the summer normal of Christiansburg Industrial Institute, was the guest of Miss Lorene T. Bell. On Friday evening, July 24, 1917, at the residence of Mrs. Fultz, an entertainment was given under the auspices of Miss Loreno T. Boll, at which occasion Miss E. Baskerville was guest of honor. Those present were Misses E. Baskerville, T. Bell, Z. Bell, R. Fultz, C. Wallace, Messrs. H. Eggleston, J. Locklayer, C. Hale, O. Stopteon and W. Jones. Miss Marlon C. Bowden, of 613 on Avenue, N. ..., one of Roanoke's efficient public school teachers, is attending summer school at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Lucy Addison, another of the school teachers, is also attending summer school in the University of Pennsylvania. Miss Sarah G. Becker, a beauty culturist of the city, is spending two weeks visiting her brother in Washington, D. C. Miss Julia Jeffries, of Lynchburg Avenue, N. E., is quite indisposed at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Royford, of Bethlehem, Pa., is visiting in Roanoke for two weeks. Mr. Enoch Williams returned from Oberlin, Ohio, where he spent a few days with his cousin, George Hill. Mrs. Lizzie Moss, of Rocky Mount, N. C., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Sheffey, 422 Glimer Avenue, N. W. Misses Mattie and Frances Taylor left for Baltimore, Md., where they will spend some days visiting. Mrs. Churchman, traveling agent of the Washington Eagle, is in the city and meeting with much success. Mrs. Hattie B. Dugger returned from Chatham, Va., where she spent a most pleasant visit to her Uncle Ellis Jones. Roanoke Colored Draft List: 1264—James Traynham. 1045—George Nesbitt. 1236—James Barlow. 1146—Lewis Shovely. 1292—Payton Jefferson. 1288—James A. Jones. 1289—Arthur Colston. 2233—Keeton Woods. 2374-Nelson Minifee. 2247-C. Tiffany Toliver. 2319-William Preston. 2390-Willio G. Jones. 966-William G. Turner. 2230-William E. Swift. 2438-John P. Brown. 2414-Hugh L. Taylor. 2055-Josse E. Tripp. 2047-Richard Mason. 2269-William J. Oliver. 2034-Rufus H. Muse. 2434-Joe Beane. 2336-Carl H. White. 2316-Joe M. Brown. 2225-Randolph Cooper. 2005-George W. Craigett. 2448-Andrew Young. 2503-Robert James. 2376-Alonza D. Harth. 239-Aubrey N. Jones. 2082-James Moss. 2102-Saundes M. Liggon. Rov. W. W. Hicks moves his family to Roanoke, Va. Every member of his church seems delighted that Sister Hicks has at last come to live and to help carry on the great and noble work in the church. She is known all over the State and the State of West Virginia as one of the best church workers in both states, and loved by every one who meets her. Mrs. Alvin L. Coleman and four children, Martha, Ralph, Mabel and Alvin, Jr., are visiting relatives in Lennig, Va., for thirty days. They will spend some time in Houston, Va., on their return. They will also stop over in Lynchburg, Va., for one week. Burrell Memorial Hospital—Mrs. Alice Stewart, Miss Lucille Mitchell, Mrs. Julia Booker, Mrs. Mary Cassey, Mr. Albert Barksdale, Mr. James Squalles, Mr. Hugh Graham, Mr. Walter Young, Mrs. Sallie Snell Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jefferson announce the marriage of their only daughter, Julia Annie, to Mr. Vernon Wanaker Valentine, by Rev. J. Milton Waldron, D. D., at Washington, D. C., July 29th, 1816. The wedding reception has been indefinitely postponed on account of the critical illness of the bride. Mr. Valentine was formerly connected with the Roanoke branch of the Southern Aid Society, which position he resigned to take up work as district manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association with headquarters at Petersburg, Va. The bride has been connected with the Roanoke branch of the American Beneficial Insurance Company, where she has filled, in a most acceptable manner, the position as clerk in the office at Roanoke. The services at the First Baptist Church were largely attended last Sunday. The Bible School, under the efficient leadership of Mr. J. K. Trent as superintendent, showed a marked increase in numbers and unusual interest in the work was manifested by both teacher and pupils. At the morning hour of worship the minister, Rev. E. E. Ricks, preached an able and instructive sermon on the subject: "The Divine Presence in the Church." Deacon J. W. Nowlin made his report of the "Jubilee" meeting at Lynchburg. The church sustained the attitude taken by the delegate, Deacon Nowlin, on the questions that were before the convention relating to the pastor and the church, and gave the deacon a vote of thanks for his noble stand and excellent report. Rev. J. Douglas Horben, D. D., preached at the evening hour, subject: "Once More I Shake."—Journal and Guide. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF JUNTE MT. O.-GIVES ITS PIUCIC TO BUCKROE, AUGUST 4 TIMES 4 PLUS 2 PLUS 4. Dear Friend:— We desire to notify you that Mount Olivet Baptist Sunday School had intended having its picnic elsewhere; but in order that the friends of the church who were left July 16th may have a chance and those who desire 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 full 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. Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School. James Epps, Supt. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Pastor THE RICHMOND PLANET WINCHESTER NEWS NOTES Winchester, Va.—Mrs. Wm. Lewis has returned home from Baltimore accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Violet Burns. Mrs. Hattie Quett Gil.s has returned from visiting friends in Summit Point, W. Va., and Washington, D. C. Mr. John V. Tripplet's home on Gibon Street was visited by the "Stork" on Thursday last and left a fine 18-pound boy. Mr. Tripplet is very proud and says he will make a Pythian out of him. Rev. W. P. Fisher filled the pulpit for Rev. Reed on Sunday last at 3 p. M., and preached a fine sermon. The Junior Choir furnished the music from Mt. Carmet, with Miss Irene Brown at the organ. The Free Baptist Sunday School Convention went into session on Sunday last at Surry, Va. There was a large delegation from this place there. All of the churches of the valley were well represented and a delightful time was indulged in by ail. We transacted lots of business at the session. Adjourned on Sunday night to meet next year in Berryville, Va. The Ladies' Aid and Brotherhood of John Mann Church closed their part of the $500 Rally on Sunday last. Mrs. Amanda Jordan, president of Ladies' Aid; Brother Thomas Nickens, president Brotherhood. Quite a number of this place attended the annual picnic at the Millwood Lodge of G. U. O. c. O. F. in their grove on Friday last, and had a delightful time. The young men are doing fine there, and we wish them much success. Miss Cora Brumley, of Washington, has returned home after a brief visit there. Everybody who has read the Planet votes it a great paper, and we hope soon to have a large subscription. Mr. M. B. Cooke looks after The Planet here, and would be obliged for news, as it is one of our foremost papers of the race and should be read and endorsed by every colored person in this country. Keep it in your homes and pray God's blessing on such an upright, self-sacrificing, intelligent, instructive man as John Mitchell, Jr. May our young men emulate such a man who would bear honor not only to the sons of Ham, but to any people. Mrs. Catherine Fisher was buried from her home on South Main Street Saturday last, Rev Reed (officiating). Mrs. N. Palmer died on East Kern Street last Tuesday and was buried Friday, Rev Walker, pastor. She was the mother of Mr. David C. Colburt, the well-known hackman. They were both highly respected women, and will be greatly missed, but then we hope our loss is their gain. They were faithful Christians, kind parents and loving friends, and we are reconciled in the thought: "He giveth His beloved sleep." Mrs. Charles C. Dixon, of Baltimore, is spending the summer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cooke, on South Main Street. Rev. and Mrs. Reed entertained the brotherhood at the personage on Friday last. The Shiloh Baptist Church, of which Rev. Benjamin Layton is pastor, closed a successful rally on Sunday night. Amount realized, $106, for which he thanks his many friends. Miss Rosa Harmon is visiting in Harrisonburg and Staunton, and other places in the valley. ELMIRA NOTES Elmira, N. Y.—Mrs. R. H. Baxter, of Eric, Pa., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Johnson, of this city. Mrs. Thos. Davis is in New York on a business trip. Novie S. Chaney spent Sunday with relatives in Mansfield, Pa. Mrs. Henry Washington is seriously sick at her home, 606 East Clinton Street. Mrs. M. P. Peterson, of Erie, Pa., is expected in this city this week visiting her sister, Mrs. L. H. Johnson, after which mother and daughter will visit Mrs. B. J. Johnson at Hornell, N. Y. Mrs. Bright, of Elber, Pa., and Messrs. William and Herman Jones of this city were called to Baltimore Mu., owing to the death of their father. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Cuff returned Saturday. Rev. Cuff attended the Interdenominational Association of Ministers at Montrose, Pa., after which he joined Mrs. Cuff at their former home in West Pittson, Pa. Mrs. W. H. Howard, of Philadelphia, is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Carter of this city. J. A. Erbey, formerly employed at the Utica Heating Company has secured a position with Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Company. Mr. Erbey is an expert iron moulder, having been employed by this company before. D. J. Kennedy, superintendent, bid him a hearty return. W. R. Taylor has moved to his new home at 354 East Fourth Street. NOVIE S. CHANEY, Act. HOTTENTOT Will relieve almost any severe pain in less than one hour. Its fine for Neuralgia. Rheumatism, Sore Mouth, Etc. Price, $1.10 per bottle by Parcel Post. Address, C. Dearman, P. O. Box 183, Tulsa, Okla. THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES OF THE UNION CIVIC LEAGUE. Human rights, political justice and industrial freedom are essential to human welfare. No people can enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness except they are secure in the possession of these rights which are necessary to the conservation and advancement of mankind. Wholesale disfranchisement of the Colored people in the Southern States denial of political justice to the Colored people in the North as well as in the South—repressed industrial opportunities everywhere throughout this nation—impel and compel some definite action of the Colored people, BY THE COLORED PEOPLE, FOR THE COLORED PEOPLE, TO UPHOLD THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THESE SACRED RIGHTS BELONGING ALIKE TO ALL MANKIND, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE Lynchings in the South—the East Saint Louis massacre here in the North—ought to be sufficient to arouse every Colored American in the United States to the imperative duty of an awakening on the part of the Colored people. This united action must be taken through voice in government. The power of the ballot must be exercised. It must voice our united demands for justice. It must, through our united action, not only be in support of platforms of principles which embody the rights of the Colored people but—the Colored people must have these principles voted for in their own behalf, by Colored elected representatives of the Colored people, wherever such opportunities are possible of advancement. The Colored people of New York insist upon it as a matter of right, that: (1) They have representation on the Board of Aldermen: (2) That they have representation in the General Assembly of the State of New York: (3) That a squad of firemen be accorded the Colored people in the City of New York: (4) That a squad of police of the City of New York be organized from among the Colored people of New York, to be assigned in the localities populated by the Colored people in the City of New York. (5) That a bath house be established for the Colored people of the city of New York. EXPLANATION OF DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES POLICE POWER: The unprovoked insults and brutality of the police, which our people have to suffer—the general inclination of the officers to consider a Colored man guilty anyway, practically eliminates a fair, impartial and proper investigation—many innocent persons being committed upon inefficient evidence, and often upon prejudiced statements from officers without proof of any kind. We believe that this state of affairs exists, and will continue until a proper number of Colored men, who know the status of the Colored folk, are made policemen, and placed on duty in communities occupied by our people, that such a course would far better and more efficiently serve the ends of justice. COMPANY OF FIREMEN: The unnecessary hardships, damage and destruction caused by firemen to personal property of our people—and often owing to a total disregard and lack of sympathy for those whom such companies are called upon to rescue, many lives of our people, are unessentially sacrificed, without the proper attempt to save. We are of the opinion and belief that these evils could be disposed and our community more readily protected had we a competent company of Colored firemen. BATH HOUSE: Owing to the tremendous congestion of the area in which our people live—the inefficient number of modern apartment houses, which offer proper bathing facilities—the small wages earned by a large and overwhelming majority of our people, leaves nothing with which to provide themselves with baths and for the safety of the entire population in the city of New York that diseases of a deadly nature may not originate in communities occupied by our people, we shall urge New York City's administration to provide this section with a large bath house, having a swimming pool. VOICE IN GOVERNMENT: Knowing that taxation without representation exploits and deprives any people of their human rights, political justice and industrial freedom and believing that voice in government will in a large measure, help relieve repression and distress in our midst will produce a happy and prosperous community—a stalwart type of citizenship and an inspiration to our children—a fair and impartial administration of the law—realizing no man can or will more nearly represent us than one of our own—we here decide and will unceasingly work for elective representation until we have some one of our own to represent us on the Board of Aldermen, and some one in the Legislature of the State of New York, and a Congressman in the national administration of the United States. FEDERATION: (1) We, therefore call upon every organization, social, beneficial and fraternal, every club, political or otherwise, every church and every voter, to subordinate party allegiance to self-preservation: that we propose to meet the emergency by using the industrial lever and the ballot: (2) That our slogan be—human rights, political justice and industrial freedom in the South, the West, the East and the North; or let the oppressors of our people, and the repressors of our industrial opportunities till the land and feed the nation. (3) That a declaration of these principles be authorized and subscribed "o by us here assembled, and that the entire press of the nation, the churches, industrial and other organizations be informed of our action and decision, and that we receive our people coming to New York City, and to other parts of the State of New York, in every friendly means possible, and urge other states to do likewise, helping the new arrivals to readjust themselves to their new surroundings, help secure them employment; and (4) That we meet here again in New York on the twenty-eighth (28) day of September, with as many delegates as each organization will send, and report the results of our undertaking—having urged all the churches to seriously tackle this great question. ADMINISTRATION (1) That we urge the municipal and State administrations to exercise all diligence and watchful care to prevent the aggression of unscrupulous labor leaders, who seek to curch themselves through paralysis of the threat of paralysis, of the industries of this country; (2) That we undertake to meet the situation by federating all the organizations of the city, and in the State of New York for common action, to the aim and purpose contained herein, and that we shall call upon the Colored people of all other states to form similar federations, to the end that a great united voice may be speak the hope and ambitions of the race. (3) This Declaration of Principles and these demands voice the requirement of the hour. They speak the needs of the hour. They speak the duty of the hour. no self-possess the duty of the hour. No self-possess Colored citizen can fail to act for his own betterment and no fair-minded man of any other race can be so blind as to not see that the betterment of the condition of the American Colored man, means the good of all. I, therefore, move the adoption of this Declaration of Principles, and that copies he sent broadcast, as provided for herein. Holkins Notes The male members of Amanda Boldin Council, No. 788, I. O. of St. Luke, entertained the ladies of the Council Friday, July 10, 1917, the menu being fried chicken, cheese sandwiches, pickle, beaten biscuits, ice cream and cake, which was enjoyed by all. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Fultz. Vinton Notes. Vinton, Va.-Mr. Mundy Baxter has returned from a pleasant trip to Columbus, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Pa., New York, Baltimore and Washington. He is highly delighted with the North and says everything is in full bloom. 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Stanfield and Dugger, the southwest paper agents, are still on the road with The Pluet of Richmond, The Journal and Guide, The Freeman of Indianapolis, Ind., and the New York Age can be had by calling on either of these parties. Mr. McKinley Rice is the agent proper for the Age, of 509 Commonwealth Avenue, N. E., Roanoko. J. 11. Robinson, 411 9th Avenue, N. W., leaves for Pittsburg, Pa., Wednesday, August 1, for a few weeks. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Mack Clark, of 224 7th Avenue, N. E., announce the marriage of their daughter, Lottie May, to Mr. Lee Roy Neely at M. Zion A. M. E. parsonage June 25, 1917. Rev. G. W. Thrasher, an old Roanoke preacher, returned to the city from Alabama, where he has labored for the past eighteen years. So he returns to old Virginia for awhile! He is now located at Cloverdale, Va. Miss Lizzie Jones and Miss Queen Williams returned from Petersburg, Va., where they attended the Va. N. & I. I. Summer Normal, and have finished their three-years' course. Mr. James M. Lee, 420 10th Avenue, N. E., left for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will live for a while. Sunday morning, July 29th, Rev. Geo, C. Tayke, D. D., seemed at his best, for indeed, all who heard his discourse were lifted up spiritually and made to realize the wonderful power of God as it operated in the hearts of men. After his sermon, as his usage is, he proceeded to introduce strangers, and to the surprise of many, he introduced his youngest sister from Miami, Fla., whom he had not seen for a period of twenty-four years. Then it was discovered why he had given his audience such a rich discourse. He was filled brimful spiritually and parentally. Mr. Frank Odell, of 264 8th Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Va., who has been continued to his bed for ten weeks under the care of Dr. J. H. Roberts, is critically ill a this writing. Miss Bertha Colvin, of Hollins, Va., has been visiting Mrs. Amanda Leffwich, of Roanoke county, during her two weeks' vacation; also Mr. B. T. Wade. Miss Colvin will return to her occupation at Judge Staples' country home July 31st. Mrs. Jennie Hylton, of 631 5th Avenue, N. W., and little grandson, Maceo, left for Indianapolis, Ind., July 28th, to visit her daughter, Miss Forest Hylton, and Mrs. Eliza Taylor. She will be away from the city two weeks. All wish Mrs. Hylton a prosperous and pleasant vacation and a safe return. Professor M. Traynham, of 226 5th Avenue, N. W., left the city July 26th for Lynchburg, Va., to meet. Miss Louise Bullock, his niece, whom he will accompany to Columbus, Ohio, to visit her brother and other relatives and friends. Miss Bullock will spend some time in the Buck Eye State, after which she will return to Roanoke and spend the remainder of her vacation visiting her cousins, relatives and friends. Professor Traynham will leave Columbus for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Brooklyn, N. Y., where he will visit Mr. B. B. Traynham, a close relative, and many other of his old friends and acquaintances. We hope Professor Traynham a pleasant trip. There is something kind of suspicious about the Professor's northern trips every summer. Mrs. Addie Stanfield, of 9th Avenue, N. W., and daughters, Lillian and Emily, expect to leave some time early in August for Wilmington, Delaware, where the husband and father is employed with the Pyrites Limited. Mr. Richard Stanfield worked with the company at Roanoke nearly two years, and when they commenced construction at Wilmington he was engaged by Capt. J. H, Buck, of 1721 Wise Avenue, to go to Wilmington. Mrs. Mary Smith, of Abingdon, Va., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Horton, of 204 Madison Avenue, N. E., Roanoke, Va. Miss Elizabeth Baskerville, of Oxford, N. C., after a successful session in the summer normal of Christiansburg Industrial Institute, was the guest of Miss Lorene T. Bell. On Friday evening, July 27, 1917, at the residence of Mrs. Fultz, an entertainment was given under the auspices of Miss Lorenzo T. Boll, at which occasion Miss E. Baskerville was guest of honor. Those present were Misses E. Baskerville, T. Bell, Z. Bell, R. Fultz, C. Wallace, Messrs. H. Eggleston, J. Locklayer, C. Hale, O. Steppeon and W. Jones. Miss Marion C. Bowden, of 613 on Avenue, N. ... one of Roanoke's efficient public school teachers, is attending summer school at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Lucy Addison, another of the school teachers, is also attending summer school in the University of Pennsylvania. Miss Sarah G. Becker, a beauty culturist of the city, is spending two weeks visiting her brother in Washington, D. C. Miss Julia Jeffries, of Lynchburg Avenue, N. E., is quite indisposed at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Royford, of Bethlehem, Pa., is visiting in Roanoke for two weeks. Mr. Enoch Williams returned from Oberlin, Ohio, where he spent a few days with his cousin, George Hill. Mrs. Lizzie Moss, of Rock, Mount, N. C., is visiting her daughter 4, Mrs. George Sheffey, 422 Gilmer Avenue, N. W. Misses Mattie and Frances Taylor left for Baltimore, Md., where they will spend some days visiting. Mrs. Churchman, traveling agent of the Washington Eagle, is in the city and meeting with much success. Mrs. Hattie B. Dugger returned from Chatham, Va., where she spent a most pleasant visit to her Uncle Ellis Jones. Roanoke Colored Draft List: 1264—James Traynham. 1045—George Nessbilt. 1236—James Barlow. 1146—Lewis Shovely. 1292—Payton Jefferson. 1288—James A. Jones. 1289—Arthur Colston. 2233—Keeton Woods. 2374-Nelson Minifee. 2247-C. Tiffany Toliver. 2319-William Preston. 2390-Willie G. Jones. 966-William G. Turner. 2230-William E. Swift. 2438-John P. Brown. 2414-Hugh L. Taylor. 2055-Jesse E. Tripp. 2047-Richard Mason. 2269-William J. Oliver. 2034-Rufus H. Muso. 2434-Joo Beane. 2336-Carl H. White. 2316-Joo M. Brown. 2225-Randolph Cooper. 2005-George W. Craigett. 2448-Andrew Young. 2603-Robert James. 2376-Alonza D. Harth. 239-Aubrey N. Jones. 2082-James Mosa. 2102-Saundes M. Liggon. Rev. W. W. Hicks moves his family to Roanoke, Va. Every member of his church seems delighted that Sister Hicks has at last come to live and to help carry on the great and noble work in the church. She is known all over the State and the State of West Virginia as one of the best church workers in both states, and loved by every one who meets her. Mrs. Alvin L. Coleman and four children, Martha, Ralph, Mabel and Alvin, Jr., are visiting relatives in Lennig, Va., for thirty days. They will spend some time in Houston, Va., on their return. They will also stop over in Lynchburg, Va., for one week. Burrell Memorial Hospital—Mrs. Alice Stewart, Miss Lucele Mitchell, Mrs. Julia Booker, Mrs. Mary Casey, Mr. Albert Barksdale, Mr. James Squalles, Mr. Hugh Graham, Mr. Walter Young, Mrs. Sallie Snell Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jefferson announce the marriage of their only daughter, Julia Annie, to Mr. Vernon Wanaker Valentine, by Rev. J. Milton Waldron, D. D., at Washington, D. C., July 29th, 1916. The wedding reception has been indefinitely postponed on account of the critical illness of the bride. Mr. Valentine was formerly connected with the Roanoke branch of the Southern Aid Society, which position he resigned to take up work as district manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association with headquarters at Petersburg, Va. The bride has been connected with the Roanoke branch of the American Beneficial Insurance Company, where she has filled, in a most acceptable manner, the position as clerk in the office at Roanoke. The services at the First Baptist Church were largely attended last Sunday. The Bible School, under the efficient leadership of Mr. J. K. Trent as superintendent, showed a marked increase in numbers and unusual interest in the work was manifested by both teacher and pupils. At the morning hour of worship the minister, Rev. E. E. Ricks, preached an able and instructive sermon on the subject: "The Divine Presence in the Church." Deacon J. W. Nowlin made his report of the "Jubilee" meeting at Lynchburg. The church sustained the attitude taken by the delegate, Deacon Nowlin, on the questions that were before the convention relating to the pastor and the church, and gave the deacon a vote of thanks for his noble stand and excellent report. Rev. J. Douglas Herben, D. D., preached at the evening hour, subject: "Once More I Shake."—Journal and Guide. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF LITTLE M.T. 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 inten- ted having its picnic elsewhere; but in order that the friends of the church who were left July 16th may have a chance and those who desire 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 full 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, Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School. James Epps, Supt. Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Pastor THE RICHMOND PLANET WINCHESTER NEWS NOTES Winchester, Va.—Mrs. Wm. Lewis has returned home from Baltimore accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Violet Burns. Mrs. Hattie Quett Gil's has returned from visiting friends in Summit Point, W. Va., and Washington, D. C. Mr. John W. Tripplet's home on Gibon Street was visited by the "Stork" on Thursday last and left a fine 18-pound boy. Mr. Tripplet is very proud and says he will make a Pythian out of him. Rev. W. P. Fisher filled the pulpit for Reed. Reed on Sunday last at 3 C. M., and preached a fine sermon, The Junior Choir furnished the music from Mt. Carmel, with Miss Irene Brown at the organ. The Free Baptist Sunday School Convention went into session on Sunday last at Surry, Va. There was a large delegation from this place there. All of the churches of the valley were well represented and a delightful time was indulged in by all. We transacted lots of business at the session. Adjourned on Sunday night to meet next year in Berryville, Va. The Ladies' Aid and Brotherhood of John Mann Church closed their part of the $500 Rally on Sunday last. Mrs. Amanda Jordan, president of Ladies' Aid; Brother Thomas Nickens, president Brotherhood. Quite a number of this place attended the annual picnic at the Millwood Lodge of G. U. O. c. O. F. in their grove on Friday last, and had a delightful time. The young men are doing fine there, and we wish them much success. Miss Cora Brumley, of Washington, has returned home after a brief visit there. Everybody who has read the Planet votes it a great paper, and we hope soon to have a large subscription. Mr. M. B. Cooke looks after The Planet here, and would be obliged for news, as it is one of our foremost papers of the race and should be read and endorsed by every colored person in this country. Keep it in your homes and pray God's blessing on such an upright, self-sacrificing, intelligent, instructive man as John Mitchell, Jr. May our young men emulate such a man who would bear honor not only to the sons of Ham, but to any people. Mrs. Catherine Fisher was buried from her home on South Main Street Saturday last, Rev Reed officiating. Mrs. N. Palmer died on East Kern Street last Tuesday and was buried Friday, Rev Walker, pastor. She was the mother of Mr. David C. Colburt, the well-known hackman. They were both highly respected women, and will be greatly missed, but then we hope our loss is their gain. They were faithful Christians, kind parents and loving friends, and we are reconciled in the thought: "He giveth His beloved sleep." Mrs. Charles C. Dixon, of Baltimore, is spending the summer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cooke, on South Main Street. Rev. and Mrs. Reed entertained the brotherhood at the personage on Friday last. The Shiloh Baptist Church, of which Rev. Benjamin Layton is pastor, closed a successful rally on Sunday night. Amount realized, $106, for which he thanks his many friends. Miss Rosa Harmon is visiting in Harrisonburg and Staunton, and other places in the valley. ELMIRA NOTES Elmira, N. Y.—Mrs. R. H. Baxter, of Eric, Pa., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Johnson, of this city. Mrs. Thos. Davis is in New York on a business trip. Novie S. Chaney spent Sunday with relatives in Mansfield, Pa. Mrs. Henry Washington is seriously sick at her home, 606 East Clinton Street. Mrs. M. P. Peterson, of Erie, Pa., is expected in this city this week visiting her sister, Mrs. L. H. Johnson, after which mother and daughter will visit Mrs. B. J. Johnson at Hornell, N. Y. Mrs. Bright, of Elber, Pa., and Messrs. William and Herman Jones of this city were called to Baltimore Md., owing to the death of their father. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Cuff returned Saturday. Rev. Cuff attended the Interdenominational Association of Ministers at Montrose, Pa., after which he joined Mrs. Cuff at their former home in West Pittson, Pa. Mrs. W. H. Howard, of Philadelphia, is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Carter of this city. J. A. Erbey, formerly employed at the Utica Heating Company has secured a position with Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Company. Mr. Erbey is an expert iron moulder, having been employed by this company before. D. J. Kennedy, superintendent, bid him a hearty return. W. R. Taylor has moved to his new home at 354 East Fourth Street. NOVIE S. CHANEY, Act HOTTENTOT Will relieve almost any severe pain in less than one hour. Its fine for Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sore Mouth, Etc. Price, $1.00 per bottle by Parcel Post. Address, C, Dearman, P, O. Box 183, Tulsa, OKa. THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES OF THE UNION CIVIC LEAGUE. Human rights, political justice and industrial freedom are essential to human welfare. No people can enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness except they are secure in the possession of these rights which are necessary to the conservation and advancement of mankind. Wholesale distranchisement of the Colored people in the Southern States denial of political justice to the Colored people in the North as well as in the South—repressed industrial opportunities everywhere throughout this nation—impel and compete some definite action of the Colored people BY THE COLORED PEOPLE, FOR THE COLORED PEOPLE. TO UP HOLD THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THESE SACRED RIGHTS BELONGING ALIKE TO ALL, MANKIND, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE Lynchings in the South—the East Saint Louis massacre here in the North—ought to be sufficient to arouse every Colored American in the United States to the imperative duty of an awakening on the part of the Colored people. This united action must be taken through voice in government. The power of the ballot must be exercised. It must voice our united demands for justice. It must, through our united action, not only be in support of platforms of principles which embody the rights of the Colored people but—the Colored people must have these principles voted for in their own behalf, by Colored elected representatives of the Colored people, wherever such opportunities are possible of advancement. The Colored people of New York insist upon it as a matter of right, that: (1) They have representation on the Board of Aldermen; (2) That they have representation in the General Assembly of the State of New York: (3) That a squad of firemen be accorded the Colored people in the City of New York: (4) That a squad of police of the City of New York be organized from among the Colored people of New York, to be assigned in the localities populated by the Colored people in the City of New York. (5) That a bath house be established for the Colored people of the city of New York. EXPLANATION OF DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES POLICE POWER The unprovoked insults and brutality of the police, which our people have to suffer—the general inclination of the officers to consider a Colored man guilty anyway, practically eliminates a fair, impartial and proper investigation—many innocent persons being committed upon inefficient evidence, and often upon prejudiced statements from officers without proof of any kind. We believe that this state of affairs exists, and will continue until a proper number of Colored men, who know the status of the Colored folk, are made policemen, and placed on duty in communities occupied by our people, that such a course would far better and more efficiently serve the ends of justice. COMPANY OF FIREMEN; The unnecessary hardships, damage and destruction caused by firemen—to personal property of our people—and often owing to a total disregard and lack of sympathy for those whom such companies are called upon to rescue, many lives of our people are unnecessarily sacrificed, without the proper attempt to save. We are of the opinion and belief that these evils could be dispelled and our community more readily protected had we a competent company of Colored firemen. BATH HOUSE: Owing to the tremendous congestion of the area in which our people live—the inefficient number of modern apartment houses, which offer proper bathing facilities—the small wages earned by a large and overwhelming majority of our people, leaves nothing with which to provide themselves with baths and for the safety of the entire population in the city of New York that diseases of a deadly nature may not originate in communities occupied by our people, we shall urge New York City's administration to provide this section with a large bath house, having a swimming pool. VOICE IN GOVERNMENT: Knowing that taxation without representation exploits and deprives any people of their human rights, political justice and industrial freedom and believing that voice in government will in a large measure, help relieve repression and distress in our midst will produce a happy and prosperous community—a stalwart type of citizenship and an inspiration to our children—a fair and impartial administration of the law—realizing no man can or will more nearly represent us than one of our own—we here decide and will unceasingly work for elective representation until we have some one of our own to represent us on the Board of Aldermen, and some one in the Legislature of the State of New York, and a Congressman in the national administration of the United States. FEDERATION: (1) We, therefore call upon every organization, social, beneficial and fraternal, every club, political or otherwise, every church and every voter, to subordinate party allegiance to self-preservation: that we propose to meet the emergency by using the industrial lever and the ballot: (2) That our slogan be—human rights, political justice and industrial freedom in the South, the West, the East and the North; or let the oppressors of our people, and the repressors of our industrial opportunities till the land and feed the nation. (3) That a declaration of these principles be authorized and subscribed to by us here assembled, and that the entire press of the nation, the churches, industrial and other organizations be informed of our action and decision, and that we receive our people coming to New York City, and to other parts of the State of New York, in every friendly means possible, and urge other states to do likewise, helping the new arrivals to readjust themselves to their new surroundings, help secure them employment; and (4) That we meet here again in New York on the twenty-eighth (28) day of September, with as many delegates as each organization will send, and report the results of our un-taking—having urged all the churches to seriously tackle this great question. ADMINISTRATION (1) That we urge the municipal and State administrations to exercise all diligence and watchful care to prevent the aggression of unscrupulous labor leaders, who seek to enrich themselves through paralysis of the threat of paralysis, of the industries of this country: (2) That we undertake to meet the situation by federating all the organizations of the city, and in the State of New York for common action, to the aim and purpose contained herein, and that we shall call upon the Colored people of all other states to form similar federations, to the end that a great united voice may be speak the hope and ambitions of the race. (3) This Declaration of Principles and these demands voice the requirement of the hour. They speak the needs of the hour. They speak the duty of the hour. No self-pospecting Colored citizen can fall to act for his own betterment and no fair-minded man of any other race can be so blind as to not see that the betterment of the condition of the American Colored man, means the good of all. I, therefore, move the adoption of this Declaration of Principles, and that copies be sent broadcast, as provided for herein. Hollins Notes. The male members of Amanda Boldin Council, No. 788, I. O. of St. Luke, entertained the ladies of the Council Friday, July 10, 1917, the menu being fried chicken, cheese sandwiches, pleckle, beaten biscuits, ice cream and cake, which was enjoyed by all. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Fultz. Vinton Notes Vinton, Va.—Mr. Mundy Baxter has returned from a pleasant trip to Columbus, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Pa., New York, Baltimore and Washington. He is highly delighted with the North and says everything is in full bloom. GIRLS—LADIES! 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(10c extra for postage) AGNIS OUPLACE - Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Birecton $2.00. 26 cents extra for postage. RICHMOND Virginia THING GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library VOLUME XXXIV, NO. 38 AMERICAN NEGRO AND WORLD DEMOCRACY WHY I, AN AMERICAN NEGRO, HAVE REFUSED TO VOLUN- TEER TO FIGHT FOR A "WORLD DEMOCRACY." To the Editor of the "Planet":—I regret, profoundly, that after we as a race have demonstrated our willingness to fight for our country; after showing our eagerness to do our part in the conservation of food and the buying of liberty bonds; after even accepting without protest a "Jim" from the United States, we have of patriotic young colored men are training to become Army officers, that they might lead their race in fierce battles on European soil that Democracy might cover the face of the world as water covers the channels of the mighty deep; after we have manifested our willingness to lay aside racial grievances and aid the 'President' with both our man power and money power, in this great task of making the world safe for humanity and Democracy.—after all this, the recent race riots and rumors of race prejudice and the steady growth of race prejudice in both North and South tell us that we are not to be included in this "World Democracy" which President Wilson preaches, and for which America is supposed to be at war today. SADNESS AND DISCOURAGE MENT BROUGHT. Those riots have brought sadness and discouragement to the hearts of Americans. Our most patriotic law, holding, self-respecting colored Americans, Protest parades and prayer meetings are being held throughout the United States; resolutions of condemnations are being passed by Negro clive and religious bodies; petitions are being sent to the President and Congress begging that some immediate steps be taken to prevent such racial outbreaks in the future, in fact, our attention has been almost entirely distracted from the war with Germany, and our enthusiasm has been arrested. We are beginning to fear Germany less and to fear white Americans more. And what our crime? Why this shameful outbreak of race persecution? Why this wholesale slaughtering of Innocent American citizens? NO CRIME ON OUR PART Our crime is nothing more, and nothing less than an industrial effort on our part to better our economic conditions. Invitations have been extended to us by large manufacturing establishments and munition plants in the North. We have accepted these invitations because they offer better work, shorter hours, and more money for our work than we can get anywhere in the South. Those riots blast the bountyant wages of Negroes everywhere. The late Dr. Booker T. Washington taught us the proportion as we advance in education and health, just in that proportion would the Negro win the respect, admiration, and encouragement of the white man. I have been a life-long disciple of Dr. Washington, but I am beginning to believe that his Utopian dream will never be realized. RACE PREJUDICE INCREASING As a race we have made marvous strides in education and in the acquirement of property. Notwithstanding this the prejudice is increasing day by day. Personally, I wish to say that I am completely disgusted with America's hypersisy and insincerity. She has entered the war for the avowed purpose of bringing to pass a "World Democracy." I fail to see how I can conscientiously volunteer to fight for a "World Democracy" while I am denied the fruits and blessings of a democracy at home. Of course, I may be called a "slacker," I may be regarded unpatriotic, I may be looked upon as disloyal, but I must say, unless President Wilson, like Col. Theodore Roosevelt speaks out bravely against an unsparkable atrocities perpetrated upon my despised and filtrated race; unless the Department of Justice bring the guilty parties at East St. Louis to a "strict" accountability for their unparalleled titles; unless I am assured that the glorious flag which I love so dearly will offer protection, in the future, to twelve million peace-loving colored inhabitants of this country; unless I am convinced that this "World Democracy" includes black men as well as white men I shall consider myself a disrace to my race and country by freely volunteering to fight for a Democracy across the seas, because, I firmly believe and maintain that Democracy, like charity, should begin at home and spread abroad. Former editor, Howard University "Journal." Howard University, Washington, D. C.-July 28, 1917. THE NEW CEMETERY. Work on the new cemetery adjacent to Highland Park is being pushed. The expensive gate of granite and wrought iron is attraction. A magnificent flower bed of canons, collars and scarlet sage has been a theme of comment among the female visitors. This may be seen right at the gate. There are five of these flower beds already in full bloom, some of them having reached a height of three feet. The roadways, due to the recent heavy rains washed some, but the damage is being rapidly repaired. The reservoir on top of the hill near the keeper's residence is much admired. HOLDS MUCH WATER It holds 25,000 gallons of water and insures a steady supply at all times as the grounds have been piped and hydrants installed at all points. The fountain, which sends up a steamy stream of water has been surrounded with a beautiful flower bed in sections and a walk of white gravel around adds to the beauty of the scene. For more information on the patrons of the cemetery and the patrons to Woodland Park, a septic tank has been installed and lavatory, bath and every comfort of home installed, even to hot and cold water. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS This has been made possible by the installation of the reservoir adjacent thorot. A chapel is now ready and preparations are under way to build a receiving vault of the latest design. Dr. R. E. Jones' admirably located lot is much admired. Mr. Miles C. Debbress has purchased one of the best extensive improvements thereon. Col. Thomas M. McKinney has secured two lots. Prof J. H. Hill, Kingston, D. C. formerly of this city has placed a lot and will also improve the same at an arry date. Col. Willis Wyatt keeps his lot up and is also contemplating other improvements. DR. SMITH, A LOT OWNER. Dr. W. H. Smith, the well-known treasurer of the Grand Pountain, United Order of True Reformers has purchased two lots just in front of the dwelling. The service is excellent. Two care-takers are kept consistently at work and every modern convenience is afforded. The ground is admirably drained and even during the winter no annoyance is experienced by the water as it drains perfectly to the land. The concrete gutters, cross-overs, concrete walls and other surprises for our people can only be seen to be appreciated. THE WAY TO GET THERE Take the Highland Park car, get off at Magnolia St., and walk two blocks east. Should you forget the directions ask the conductor about it and he will direct you. It is a pleasant walk. Go across the Fifth St., vaduct and walk the revenue in Highland Park. When you can no further turn one block to the right and you are at the Park. You can see the entrance to the cemetery. LOST A FINE HORSE A driver on a picnic bike, belonging to Liveryman A. D. Price went to sleep last Monday night. He was driving and when he awoke, the left hand horse had fallen into a ditch on Brook Road near the Seaboard Air Line trucks and despite the laborious task of two veterinarians aided from lookout convulsions and other troubles. The wagon was not injured and no one was hurt. The horse was one of the fine bays owned by the Price establishment. WOODLAND PARK NOW READY. The management of Woodland Park announces the completion of the work at Woodland Park. A large pavilion floor, with concrete pillars has been erected and an awning will protect the patrons from the sun. Swings that have been erected and the natural scenery adds much to the beauty of the place, fine, large lake has just been completed and the clear limpid water is the cause of much comment. Boating may be indulged in as a row boat was hauled up to the lake last Monday. This part will be open and ready for the public every Sunday afternoon. A fee will be charged for a ride around the lake. Fine springs of liltha water are the grounds. A concrete dam has just been completed. The public is invited to inspect the place. Mr. Llnwood Johnson returned to the city this week after an absence of three weeks visiting Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. Mr. R. N. Jackson of New York City is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Ellis. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1917 3,500 NEGROES JOIN IN A SILENT PARADE IMPRESSIVE PROTEST AGAINST LYNCHING MADE BY MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN MARCHING IN FIFTH AVENUE. Leaders among the Negroes of New York City decided that a silent parade would be the most dramatic and effective way to make folt the protest of their race against injustice and inhumanity, whether growing out of lynch law, race riots, segregation or disfranchisement. And this silent parade was staged with real impressiveness and dignity and with an indefinable appeal to the heart in Fifth Avenue yesterday afternoon. From the time that the 3,500 or 4000 men, women and children marched left Fifty-sixth Street shortly after of clock until they were completing the dispersal in Twenty-twelfth Street about 3 no note of discord was struck. Police Inspector Morris, who, with upward, of joe hundred policemen, was in charge of the arrangement down to Forty-second Street, expressed his warm admiration for those in the silent lines. "They have done everything just right, he said to a reporter for The World." "They have been lovely." And it might be mentioned that this was the first time that the reporter, who was observed many parades in the past year in New York, ever heard a police official's objective "lovely" to describe those whom it is his task to keep in order. ONE PLACARD PUT ASIDE. Of the many printed signs prepared by the marchers, Inspector Morris doubted the good taste of only one. It showed a colored mother crouching protectively over two cowering children with the caption, "East St. Louis." And then it showed a photograph of President Wilson and his assertion that the world must be made safe for democracy. "It asked them if they did not think it was in bad taste too," the Inspector said. "They agreed that it was and put it aside. They made every effort to have its parade exactly what it was planned to be." The only sound as the marchers passed down the avenue was the slow—Tum, tum, tum—tum. And except for little crises of sympathy and admiration from women, when they saw a tiny, bright-eyed, blinky haired baby peeping solomly over the moist neck of its marcheling mother, the silence of the parade spread to and enveloped the watchers on the sidwalk too. There must have been as many colored men and women and babies on the sidewalk as there were in the parade. Probably there were more. They too showed the same restraint in the sense of decorum that governed the marchers. The parade led by a drum corps of boys in khaki. Then there were fourteen lines of young girls. After them were six rows of boys eighty-five rows of women, many of them mothers with babies in their arms, and fifty-five lines of men. The lines appeared to average twenty persons. This count, which was made by a reporter for The World, would give 120,000 380 girls, 1,700 women and 1,100 men, total of 3,200. But the count did not include deputy marshals, standard barriers, several small groups between the lines and several men and women who rode in them. In the line of march were doctors, lawyers, ministers, school teachers and trained nurses. Many veterans of the Spanish-American War were there too. The Grand Marshal, Capt. Hubert Jackson, served in Cuba and the Philippines as Captain of Company L. of the Sixth Massachussetts. Clifton G. A. French, a lawyer, was in the Twenty-third Kansas. He explained the purpose of the parade this way: "We love our Government. And we want our Government to love us too." THE BANNERS The banners carried aloft bore the following inscriptions: "Thou shalt not kill." "Unto the least of these, my brethren." "Mother, do lynchers go to heaven?" "Suffer little children and forbid them not." "The first blood for American independence was shed by a Negro, Crispus Attucks." "Put the spirit of Christ in the making and the execution of laws." "Your hands are full of blood." "We have 30,000 teachers." "Race production." "Race prejudice is the offspring of ignorance and the mother of lynching." "Ten thousand of us fought in the Spanish-American War." "Three thousand Negroes fought for American independence under George Washington." Negro has ever betrayed his country or attempted to assassinate a President or any official of the Government." "Patriotism and loyalty presuppose protection and liberty." "America has lynched without trial 2,867 Negroes in thirty-one years. Not a single murderer has suffered." "Memphis and Waco, centres of American culture?" "Twenty thousand black men fought for your liberty in the Civil War." "The world owes no man a living, but every man an opportunity to earn a living." "Thirty-four Negroes have received Carnegie hero medals." "Our music is the only American music." "A square deal for every man." And there was another one to the effect that if there is any fault to be found with color, either white people or God is responsible. One tall, well formed young woman marcher had a mass of blonde hair, and her eyes were blue. And there were many others also who in only slightly lesser degree showed the strain of white blood that is strong in their veins. The Rev. Dr. N. C. Bishop was President of the parade. The Rev. Dr. Charles D. Martin was Secretary. The Rev. F. A. Cullen was Vice President. The first Deputy Marshal was J. Rosmond Johnson, others were A. B. Cosey, C. H. Payne formerly a member of Troop A Carnegie Cavalry; the Rev. E. W. Daniels; Alan Wood, James W. Johnson and John Nall, Jr. N. Y. World, July 27, 1917 Or maybe the twenties if you don't mind With me down to the shore. To Newport News we'll go my dear With the Belmont boys you know So hoping I'll very soon from you hear Very lovingly yours Joe. WASHINGTON—LAWRENCE Mrs. Emeline Harris announces the marriage of her daughter, Gertrude D. Lawrence to Mr. Armistead Washington, Tuesday, July 31st, 1917, Washington, D. C. Ceremony performed by Dr. Walter H. Brooks. At home, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1917 From thirty P. M. to eleven, 1109 N. Fifth St., Richmond, Va. Friends, are Friends are invited. No cards. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Armistead Harris announces the marriage of his daughter Gertrude Randall to David Jones Fitzgerald, at the residence of Dr. W. T. Johnson, 110 E. Leigh St., April 14, 1917. Reception Tuesday eventing, August 7, 1917, at 8:30 at 2120 E. Main St. Friends are invited. No cards. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hilton announces that the marriage of their daughter, Sadie Mao, to J. Milton Sampson will be solemnized in the presence of their respective families, August 8, 1917. Reception to friends the same evening from 8:30 to 11 o'clock at 117 East Leigh Street. No cards. Mr. A. Washington and Miss Ger trude D. Lawrence Weds. News reached us of the marriage of Miss Gerudte D. Lawrence to Mr. Armistead Washington both of this city in Washington, D. C. Miss Lawrence has been a public school teacher in this city for several years and was considered among the most capable in the system. Mr Washington is, an old citizen very popular in both religious and business circles. He was in the family of the late Coroner Wm. H. Taylor and his brother Capt. Charles F. Taylor at 610 E. Grace St., for about 40 years having entire days of their home. He was for a number of years President of the Southern Aid Insurance Co. and is now one of the Directors. Both are prominent members and active workers in the 2nd Baptist Church of which the Dr. Z. D. Lewis is pastor. FLORENCE, S. C NEWS Florence, S. C., July 31—Miss Sallie McNeill, of Atlanta, Ga. passed through the city recently enroute to Bennettville, N. C. Mr. Jackson Houston, of Pittsburg Penn. is visiting Savannah, Ga. He was employed by the Legislature during the last session at Harrisburg, Penn. Mrs. Rosa Lee Gillillard, of Hartsville, S. C. has gone to Detroit, such where her husband is located. PRESIDENT GALVIN AND THE BIG JUBILEE THE GREAT JUBILEE MEETING EXCEED EJPECTATIONS EVERY BODY HAPPY. However much was said of the "Coming Jubilee" prior to its sessions, the most sanguine prophecies were considerably exceeded by the actual event. Since the meeting a steady arrival of letters of congratulations from friends of the work and the President, pregnant with inspiration and good cheer, bespeak the impression made by the meeting. As a sample of such letters I copy, here, a part of one from Dr. C. E. Miller, East Radford, Va., as follows: "As I reflect upon the truly great success that the Virginia Baptist State Convention held in Jubilee session at Lynchburg, I thank God for the privilege and pleasure of being present. This session stands in a class without parallel in the history of Negro Baptists. It was unique, historical, educational, deeply religious and spiritual. So truly great was it, that its powers for good, along every line, must needs be unfolded gradually before one can comprehend the scope of its usefulness." UNNECESSARY TO COPY LETTER. An effort toward copying any of the many other letters referred to would be only an unnecessary repetition of thought and sentiment as expressed by Dr. Miller, hence we let his letter suffice as an example of others. So the great jubilee meeting has come and gone, but its most profound impression figures, for "while we muse the fire burra." The quartette of conventions at the jubilee meeting, represented men and women of nearly all walks of life from the humblest to the highest. It was a meeting whose impression, for good can not be erased from the memory of those whose fortune it was to be present. The program, from every viewpoint, was superb and satiating, except a few blank numbers, which the intense interest of the occasion allowed no room for regrets therefor. THE FEMALES IN EVIDENCE And surely the women and young folks of their respective conventions of the state registered high water mark and wreathed themselves with glory, while language simply falls in its effort to render adequate expressions of gratitude and congratulations to our friends and brothren outside of Virgina, the great contributions of intellect, spirit and money so freely made by them. All honor to all of our brothren out of the state for this help. After six great jubilee days, on Sunday night just before the final ode was wafted from the grateful lips of a mighty multitude, up to the God of song President Woods, our educational sage, stepped forward, with penil and tablet in hand and announced that the cash jubilee proceeds were ($13,698.31) thirteen thousand six hundred ninety-eight dollars and thirty-one cents. But that has been increased since we left Lynchburg. So we look upward toward the great white throne, somewhere beyond the bounds of nature, thanksgiving to God is full in order. THANKS TO GOD Thank Him for the fathers whose lives and labors made these things possible; thank Him for the sons who helped to bring them to pass; and thank Him for prospect of a future that looks up before us. And now, "ON TO NEOPORT NEWS," for the next meeting of the Va. baptist State convention, in the Zion baptist church, Dr. C. E. Jones, Pastor, the Second Wednesday in May 1918 So with jubilee inspiration and sacred benedictions, as "plumed knights," we go forth into the joys and sorrows of a now campaign, uniting the possibilities and meeting the bounds of a great future. And now when that august assembly heed the gavell's sound amouncing the opening of its first session, "What will the harvest be?" Then "what will the harvest be?" It will be, only, what you and I, under God make it. ENTHUSIASM SHOULD LAST Brethren, let the Jubilee enthusiasm last until we meet in Newport News, for a new supply. Let the FIRE BURN! Let the FIRE BURN!! Yes, let the FIRE BURN!!! BURN! BURN!! Yes, BURN!!! And the continuance of this enthusiasm depends largely upon the pastors and officials. While some of us write to this end, thousands of our people now read these articles. But the pastors and all we do read them, should tell it to others. Education and Missions is making good on the field and is aiming to report at Newport News, next May with no back salary due. And this can easily be done if the pastors do their duty to the Missionary. Brother Carter is also taking the light into the waste and needy places, where his collections are necessarily small adequate. so when he touches fertile soil and holds generously and thus brings up the State Board under which the Missionary works is in need of funds to prosecute its work. This condition can be relieved by churches remembering Home or State Missions when they send money to their district bodies. And these bodies are urged to give all State Mission or Home Mission coming to them, to Rev. J. E. Carter, authorized officer of the State convention, to rev. J. H. Ashley, 1313 Church No. Norfolk, Va., who succeeds Dr. T. H. Shorts as Treasurer of the State Board. FOREIGN MISSION MONEY And brothron our District bodies are also urged to see that their Foreign Mission money goes to the Foreign Mission Board of the Va. Baptist State convention, whose Treasurer is Rev. Wm. Stevenson, 439 Cabell St., Richmond, Va. And now remember that from now delegates to the State convention will pay one dollar per day for board and lodging. We hope to give you the "Battle Cry," soon. Now let the fire burn! Yours for the work and for a great meeting in Newport News, next May, A. A. Galvin, Pres, Va. Baptist State Convention Let Them Help Save Your Babies A milk station has been established at 15 West Clay street, where free milk treads will be given openers. Persons desiring to know just what kind of milk will be best for their babies may bring them to this free milk station from 1 to 2 o'clock any Tuesday. This station is under the direction of the Board of Health of the city of Richmond. The specialist, Dr. L. Karp is in charge and will superintend the weighing of babies and in ascertaining just the kind of milk that will properly nourish them. READ!—AND ACT!!—QUICK!!! SPECIAL NO 1.—For Sale, 3 New Brick Houses, West Leigh Street, Stucco Fronts 6 Rooms, Tiled Bath, etc. New Building. Specifications can be arranged. Small Cash Payment. Balance as Easy as Rent. SPECIAL NO 2.—For Rent, at once. Good-as-new 4 Room Frame House, 28th Street, Church Hill. Water and Sink in Kitchen. Garden of Vegetables in Yard. A nice home for you. SPECIAL NO 3.—FIRE!!! Insurance Furniture Register Booklets for our Policy Holders just received. Call in and get yours with our compliments. BROWN & ROHINSON, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Investments. St. Luke Bank Building. "The Golden Rule Service." Miss Goldie Debbress and Mrs. Edna Cali is left the city last Monday to visit New York and Philadelphia. Mr. Grant Smith of Los Angeles, Cal., is in the city to see his brother, Mr. William Smith of 729 W. Leigh St., who is seriously ill. He expects to return to California in a few days. While in Lynchburg attending the Baptist Jubilee, Deacon James B. Page and Mr. James H. Walls were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hubbard, 1603 Taylor street, and were royally entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Loney Alexander, of Belle's Road on the Petersburg Turnpike were quite surprised on last Thursday night, July 26th when they were aroused from peaceful slumber by Messrs. John Graham, Henry Harris, Charles Brown and John Cogbill. Mr. 'Tucker Pickles' Hudson Six touring car sounded loud and it was answered by Mr. Loney Baskerville who escorted the guests into the house. A short, pleasant time was spent. Cool refreshments, such as ginger-ale, cocoa-cold lemon soda, etc. After congratulating occupants on the pleasantness of the roundings, the guests left and were soon "burning up" the pike for their home town. A NEW POLICEMAN Troy, N. Y. July 31st, 1917. Richmond Planet:— We have been informed that Mr. John Thomas of our city has been made a policeman. This is speaking for Troy as well as for Mr. John Thomas. As far as we know he st the first colored policeman Troy ever had. PRICE. FIVE CENTS FARMERS' CONFERENCE HELD AT LAWRENCEVILLE. Despite lowering skies and intermittent showers the Thirteenth annual session of the St. Paul Farmer's Conference, Lawrenceville, in session here July 26th-27th was a splendid success. The attendance, though interfered with by threatening weather and high water in various parts of the city, yet totaled over 1,200. An outdoor location was arranged and a large arbor constructed but this could not be used the first day on account of the rain. The chapel, though a large structure, was unable to hold the throng. The crowd filled the aisles and every available space, and overflowed into the entrance ways. A RED LETTER DAY It was red letter day for the Conference, for former Governor Mann was to address the gathering. The audience came from all parts of the county and from Mecklenburg, Greenville and Lunenburg. The former Governor received an ovation when he arose to speak after an introduction by President Russell, who referred at some length to his career and distinguished himself as a rose enmase to receive the Governor and it was some minutes before the cheering subsided sufficiently to enable him to begin. SPEAKS ON AGRICULTURAL PREPAREDNESS After some complimentary remarks about what he had heard and read about the progress of the Nogroes of Brunswick and what he had seen himself since being in their midst and of the great good that the school was doing as an uplift agency, which he said was second to none in the country, he gave down a topic: "Agricultural Preparedness." He said that he had been sent to them by the Virginia Council of Defense. The Governor stressed the importance of improving the soil and increasing its productivity. He showed with his mother of cultivation the resource of State could take care of 10,000,000 population instead of 2,200,000; that of the 25,000,000 acres of cultivable land in the State only 4,000,000 were under cultivation, 10,000,000 acres being idle. He made an appeal for the cultivation of our idle lands. The importance and the great work of the farm demonstration service was referred to and especially Dr. Eggleston's help in developing it. The work was begun with fourteen, there were now sixty-four demonstrators at work. He also laid special stress upon how worn out soils could be improved; telling what had been accomplished in Notoway by Mr. Sandy and others, telling his own experience, which convinced him that there was no such thing as worn out soils in most cases only intelligent cultivation was needed to make them fertile. He closed by expressing his gratification at the good relations of the races in the county as evidenced by the set of resolutions read in his hearing arranging for a plan of co-operation between the white and colored people in holding a county fair. REV. DR. PATTON'S ADDRESS. The next address was in the afternoon by Rev. Dr. R. W. Patton, general agent of the American Church Institute for Negroes. Dr. Patton's eloquent address was devoted to showing how great was a contest for the supremacy of Democracy and how the Negro was in partnership with the white man it: this world contest of Democracy against autocracy. It was a most eloquent plea for the cultivation of the principles of real citizenship by the Negro and the importance of his doing his duty as an American citizen in the crisis confronting the nation. PRESIDENT RUSSELL'S ADDRESS The President's address was as usual a resume of progress during the year and review of conditions. In merely material progress the county was more than holding its own, having nearly 63,000 acres of land to its credit with a reality of $732,419, and personal property, $233,057, a total of $965,456. In school progress the county stood third in enrollment and first in amount of money raised to extend school terms. The address emphasized the importance of a more regular attendance, increased payment of capitation and increased enrollment. WOMAN'S CONGRESS The Conference adopted unanimously a resolution to accept the proposition of the white fair association to co-operate with them in holding a fair to the end that only one fair be held for both white and colored instead of two as at present, the day was Woman's Day. Registration day was distributed and a large number of women registered. Reports and routine matters concluded the most successful session in the history of the Conference. TWO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR NEGROES. Adequate college and university education for colored people is urged by Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, in the two-volume report of Negro Education just issued by the Department. "If college education is of value to any group, surely it is to those who are to be leaders of the colored people. Only a broad-minded leadership with a thorough grasp of human development can understand the peculiar difficulties resulting from the close proximity of such widely varying races as the black and the white people of the Southern States. "The race must have physicians of real skill and the spirit of service to lead against the insanitary conditions that are not only threatening the group itself but also its white neighbors. It must have religious teachers who can relate religion to the morals of the individual and to the common life of the community. It must have teachers of secondary schools who have had a college education in the great modern school and the historical development of civilization. Dr. Jones points out that despite high ideals and notable enthusiasm on the part of the race and its benefactors, most of the colored institutions calling themselves colleges are poorly equipped and ineffectively organized and administered. Only a few institutions at present have the student body, equipment, and teaching force of a genuine college, but a number of institutions do some work of college grade. The location of two or more colleges for Negroes in Solma, Ala., Little Rock, Ark., Atlanta, Ga., New Orleans, La., Holly Springs and Jackson, Miss., Greensboron, N. C. Columbia and Orangeburg, S. C. Nashville, Temn., (Austin, Marshall, and Waco, Tex.) indicates a wasteful duplication of collegiate effort. Any plan for further developments of college and university education for Negroes should, according to Dr. Jones, take into consideration income, plant, teaching force, and present location of schools offering more or less college work. "Every institution should realize that success and honor and human service are not necessarily attained through a college department or even through an industrial or agricultural plant." The Bureau's report suggests that all agencies interested in Negro education cooperate in the development of a few institutions of university and college grade. There seems to be general agreement that Howard University at Washington, and Flisk University at Nashville, Tenn., are the most promising institutions for development as universities. It is suggested that first-class colleges be located at Richmond, Va., Atlanta, Ga., and Marshall, Tex. Still another group of institutions should be developed into junior colleges or institutions doing two years of college work. A number of institutions are already offering courses of this grade but they are all in need of more equipment and larger income. These institutions, Dr. Jones points out, should make generous provision for teacher-training courses, both in their secondary and college classes. "The education of Negroes in America undoubtedly requires institutions that are genuinely of college grade," says Dr. Jones. "The first step in the realization of this need is the agreement that all shall combine in an effort to develop a few well-selected institutions. The second requirement is the determination on the part of the institutions that every college activity shall be adapted to the demands of modern society." Y. M. C. A NOTES An excellent program was rendered by the Reds last Friday night and the Blues were present to help make the shots warm. Listen and hear who pulled the wagon. Every man and boy were happy last Sunday because of the help that was given to the other man. 9:30 A. M., the workers' meeting was a good one at the Y. M. C. A., Building. The work in the city home 10 A. M., was of a great help to the inmates and the committee was happy. 10 A. M., the committee for the jail was busy and the prisoners were made to feel that there is a chance for life. The women in the penitentiary enjoyed the meeting 10 A. M., which was conducted for their special benefit. The boys met at the Y. M. C. A., 4 P. M., and were deeply interested in the address which was delivered to them by Committeeman C. B. Gaston. The men enjoyed the address which was delivered by Mr. Joshua H. Fisher 5:30 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. Rev. T. J. Moshy pastor of the New Baptist Church also made a very telling speech and the men were helped. Come to the meeting for the Workers 9:30 A. M. Every man is asked to be on time Sunday and ready for hard work and the other man. All boys are invited to the Y. M. C. A., 4 P. M., to hear committeeman B. L. Allen who will deliver a special address. 5:30 P. M., all men are invited to the Y. M. C. A., to hear the echoes from the Jubilee which was held in Lynchburg. Rev. D. J. Bradford is the speaker. Come and bring the other man. Be on time. The Y. M. C. A., is still in need of prayer so she asks every home to have special prayer for her. This we know you will gladly do. PERSONAL INSPECTION. BY MRS. ARMEDA M. WYLIE, DISTRICT NURSE. There are no duties which man could perform that would prove more beneficial or yield more pleasure for him, than inspecting his home. Keeping his home and surroundings in sanitary shape, advising his neighbors to do likewise. This plays an important part in keeping his family in a healthy condition. The man who pays the greater part of his weekly earnings to the doctor and drug store can not be very prosperous. Health means wealth. Warm weather is here. Trophylid fever is one of the most visitors of the season and is carried in various ways. Therefore it becomes quite necessary to inspect your homes, and they are kept in good condition. Have ever thought of your water supply, is pure and clean? If spring water, is pure and spring a thorough inspection. Bad water carries gorns of trophylid fever, and is responsible for many outbreaks. No matter how clean and sparkling it seems, if it is in an insatiable location this dreadful monster may visit your home very soon. Any water located near a stable, manure pile, or in any position which may receive drainage from any human filth is dangerous and unfit for use. Food also is a frequent means by which the germ of trophylid gown entrance into the intestines. See that your food is fresh and clean, esp. unseeds which are purchased from the counters. Many times they are covered with fly specks. More attention should be given to children who are placed aside to meet their plates are covered with glues. This seems more than brutal. The innocent child is not responsible for the innumerable supply of files in your room if no effort is made to keep out the flies. Why not protect the child's food? The house fly is the greatest carrier of typhoid fever. Wherever there are germs in filth, the germs will be carried by the fly. If your home has a victim of typhoid fever special precautions should be taken, everything used about your sick should be thoroughly disinfected. Take care of your hands. Don't be afraid of cold applications. I visited a home where a girl was desperately ill with typhoid fever, temperature 105 degrees, girl even delicious. Parents at first objected the use of cold applications even cold drinks had been refused saying they thought the fever should be sweated out. This poor girl had been punished 5 days without a Doctor, trying to sweat out her fever. Cause: no precautions in trying to protect those of her household offering her entire family to this dreadful disease. It is easier to cause a disease than to cure it. Beware of this visitor, inspect your homes. All means for preventing its occurrence are at your disposal. NEGRO'S INSULT RESENTED. Danville Soldiers Prevented From Deuking Prisoner Only by the Appearance of Officers. DANVILLE, VA., July 30.—What threatened to be a serious clash between soldiers and Negroes was prevented late last night by prompt action on the part of the police. A Negro in a restaurant was overheard by privates in Company M to make an obscene remark about white women and to use an abusive epithet regarding soldiers. The soldiers ran to seize the Negro, Howard Grasty, who took refuge in a colored restaurant. He was dragged out along with two other Negroes, Archibald and Osa Gunter, who showed a dissatisfaction to take the part of Grasty. The police arrived in time to prevent soldiers from carrying out their intention of dumping all three Negroes in the river. The three Negroes were handed over to officers by the soldiers, obeying the orders of noncommissioned officers and the three prisoners were escorted to Mayor Wooding was called from his home by telephone, when the trouble began to assume dangerous proportions, and he hastened to take charge of the situation. When he arrived, however, he found policemen patrolling the trouble area and affairs rapidly growing quiet. This morning Mayor Wooding fined Grasty $60, which sum was paid to the court clerk in currency by the Negro, who had a wad of money. Akers was fined $10 and the other Negro was dismissed from custody. READ!—AND ACT!!—QUICK!!! SPECIAL NO 1.—For Sale, 3 New Brick Houses, West Leigh Street, Stucco Fronts, 6 Rooms, Tiled Bath, etc. Now Building, Specifications can be arranged. Small Cash Payment. Balance Easy as Rent. SPECIAL NO 2.—For Rent, at once, Good-as-new 4 Room Frame House, 25th Street, Church Hill. Water and Sink in Kitchen. Garden of Vegetables in Yard. 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According to Chief of Police McNamara, the shooting had its inception when the Negro troopers entered a combination restaurant for Negroes and whites. He says he is informed that the soldiers tore down the "white" sign over the restaurant and told the proprietor not to put it up again. The affair was minimised in a statement given out to-day by Captain C. F. Andrews, commander of the battalion of the Twenty-fourth, brought to Camp MacArthur as a temporary guard. Captain Andrews said he received word that the soldiers were starting to town with their rifles and that he telephoned the police. "So far as I have been able to find out this far," he added, "the trouble originated from the crowded condition of the streets, undue haste on the police, and the hot-headedness of the individuals of the Twenty-fourth. "There were more than six men who fired shots in town, and these are in custody and will be punished according to their offense." NEGRO SOLDIERS IN WACO MUST HAVE SIGNED PASS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, July 30.—Negro soldiers doing guard duty at Waco will not be allowed in town hereafter without a duly signed pass, according to orders from General Parker, sent to their commanding officers. The order is the result of the disturbance Sunday night. In a telegraph to the Adjutant-General at Washington, in which this order was explained, General Parker said: "Similar orders will be sent to the troops at all cantonments. The cantonment at Waco is about half a mile from town. Colored troops were sent to the Waco cantonment on the assurances of the chief of police that they receive impartial treatment, As oneenth of all soldiers raised for this war in the United States will be colored, in patriotic citizens own them kindly treatment." Army officers say the situation at Waco will be relieved immediately and that no further trouble will result. DANVILLE NEWS Daville, Va., July, 30—Miss Callie Penn, left the city Sunday night for N. Y. Little Carrington Ottaway, seven years old fell into the Dan river last Monday and drowned before help could reach him. Daville is soon to have another man of profession. Dr. Bullook, of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week and made arrangements to open an up-to-date dental parlor in the Southern Aid Building. Miss Lydia Smith of Durham, N. C., was in the city last week visiting Mrs. Harmon of Washington St. Mrs Lethia Logan of Florida and Mrs. Mary Thomas of Pittsburgh, Pa., were the city guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan last week. Mrs. Fannie Williamson gave a dinner party in their honor, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Watkins and little Janie leave the city this week for Durham, N. C., where they will make their home. We wish them success. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge, returned last Saturday from a trip to Hampton, Va., where she attended the session of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. She reports the best meeting of its history. Mrs. W. B. Purycar who has been in the city for some time left Sunday for the home of parents Portsmouth, Va. After spending a few days with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Somerville, she will leave to join her husband in N. Y. She will be greatly missed here by her many friends. The National Smith River Association will meet with the Beulah Baptist church, Thursday, August 2nd. Rev. W. P. Terry, pastor of the Beulah Baptist church preached a soul-stirring sermon at the Trinity Baptist church Sunday. All who heard him were made glad. Rev. W. F. Grasty returned last week from Rocky Mt. Va., where he has been conducting the Summer Normal. Mrs. Grasty, Mrs. Ada Bea-ford, Miss Emma Ivy, Miss Harriet Grasty and Miss Luche Greene returned with the professor. They report a successful term. Dr. F. W. James is still on the sick list. He is under the care of Dr. Winslow. Mrs. Harriet Mitchell who came to this city from Newark, N. J., last Friday because of ill health, died at the residence of Mr. Thomas Johnson on Cleveland St. Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. A. A. Galvin, Monday afternoon. The body was in charge of Undertaker Brooks. Mrs. J. R. Beavers and family of Cleveland St., left the city Monday, for a vacation in the country. Rev. N. T. Johnson pastor of the National Baptist church will begin the celebration of his first Anniversary Sunday, August the 5th. Rev. P. H. Lee, B. Th., pastor of White, Rock church will preach the Anniversary sermon at 3:30 p. m. Rev. George Coates, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist church, will preach at 8:30 p. m. URBANNA NOTES. Auto Goes Over Bridge—Three Are Drowned—Popular Man Passes Away—Other News. Mr. Webb was well known having kept a restaurant here for many years. His funeral was preached by his pastor Rev. J. W. Tynes assisted by Dr. R. E. Berkley and Rev. H. T. Harris. He and Annie were laid to rest in the Antioch Church Cemetery, Pauline was buried on Hickory Hill. Mr. Jacob L. Robinson one of Amburg's most respected citizens died July 23rd he was a member of 1st Baptist church Amburg and Superintendent of the Sunday School at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted at the church by his pastor Rev. J. A. Martin. His remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eather Robinson and one son, Jacob Lewis Robinson, Jr. The Literary Union of Middlesex met with the 1st Baptist Amburg school last Sunday. A large crowd attended. Rev. J. A. Martin opened the revival at 1st Baptist Amburg last Sunday, preached a very stirring sermon, subject: "What will you do with Jesus?" Rev. Wm. Yates of Essex is assisting him. Rev. M. H. Sparks of King and Queen is assisting Rev. Thos. Harris at Mt. Olive this week. Misses Emma and Myrtle Payne, Daisy Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Tylor Payne and Messrs. E. G. Wood, Chris. Robinson, and James Jackson were the guest of Miss Sarah C. Campbell last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Elsie Carter who has been suffering with Typhoid fever is much improved. Misses Lella-Bet Roane and Ellen Carter of Trenton, N. J., are visiting their respective parents near Streets. Mr. James Robinson passed through town recently enroute to Waterview from York Town, where he had been called on account of the death of his father. Miss Sallie Wood who attended the Summer Normal at Norfolk has returned. Mr. J. C. Boyd spent last Sunday and a part of Monday at Ambury. The rain of the past two weeks has caused considerable damage to wheat hereabout much of it sprouted before it could be threshed. CALL FOR A SPEEDY GETTING TOGETHER FOR PROTECTION Fellow Comrades and all Colored Americans:— Our nation, with the rest of the so-called civilized world, is agonizing in the throes of world-wide "human wreckage." Alarming indeed, therefore, must be the condition of any particular group of American citizens that could justify them, during such awful times, in assembling in large numbers with their own interest chiefly in view. Any justification for the calling of such an assemblage in a group of loyal Americans, numbering fully twelve million, casts a damaging reflection on our national sense of justice and Christian practice. A SPEEDY GET-TOGETHER NEEDED. And yet, in view of unjust and unbearable conditions that continue, with increasing horror, to afflict all Colored Americans, we challenge this nation, and the world, to show why we have not just and sufficient cause for a speedy and general getting together at this time, in self-interest and in self-defense. However much this may reflect on our boasted Christian Democracy, it is, nevertheless, the truth, and nothing but the truth. Therefore, by the authority vested in me as president of the National Equal Rights League, I do hereby issue this call for the tenth annual convention of said League, and also for the second National Congress of All Colored Americans to convene in September. There are no words in any language that can adequately portray the increasingly appalling humiliation to which we Colored Americans are being daily subjected in certain prejudiced-cursed sections of this country. LAUGHTER IN HELL AND WEEPING IN HEAVEN. The party in power has its iron heels on our necks. Our nation's chief executive and his associates in power, has not only done loss for us, but have done more against us, than any other administration since the days of Abraham Lincoln. The ruthless disregard for our civil, social and political rights: the flendish destruction of our hard-earned property; the shameful segregations everywhere enforced against us; the horrible butchery of Colored men, women and children in both southern and northern America and the sleeping apathy of the American conscience present a picture sq informally horrible as must cause laughter in holl and weeping in heaven. The fresh, warm blood of innocent men, women and children of color, that clods the clay in East St. Louis, Ill., cries aloud to our racial leaders and to our great masses, TO GET TOGTHER. WHO CAN BLAME US? In the face of such unspeakable horrors who can justly charge us with lack of patriotism because we are forced to pause in the midst of international strife and to raise our shackled hands and our unheeded cry in defense of our own outraged manhood? WHILE WHITES CLING TO PREJUDICE If White Americans during such trying times can cling with such a struggling grip to their color-phobia should we be blamed for striking a blow for our own continued resistance? When the Caucasian, while plunged into the very holl of war, and death and national and racial decay, can find time at every turn of the road to practice his vile color-schomes against us, it is high time that we poor, oppressed burden-bearers of the nation should call a hail to the oppressor's rod. So heavy grows our burden and so gauling becomes our yoke that patience on our part will soon become a crime against ourselves. LET COLORED COME TOGETHER Therefore, let us come together. Let us gather from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and with the combined wisdom and strength of the race, let us "round-about," and confront, and combat the forces of evil that sorely oppress us. If the flag for which we have always fought and bled can find no way to restrain the "polluted, blood-blasted, crime-cankered" hands that continue their wicked slaughter of ourselves and children, let us get together and find a way, or make a way, that will lead us freedom. If under prevailing conditions we cannot get together and hang together, our enemies will continue to hang separately. Any person, white or Colored, who preaches that "this is not the proper time for the Negro to air his own grievances and to speak in his own behalf," is a dangerous ally to our wilest oppressors. Colored and white preachers during the past have apologized for wrongdoing, they should have fought, constituted one of the root-causes of our present appalling condition in this country. NO TIME TO LAY DOWN So far as relates to our case at this juncture in American histry, a Negro pacifist ought to be an impossibly and a pacifist of any other race chosen to be our friend, deserves to be branded as our foe in sheep's clothing. ONE, GREAT, UNITED MOVE All organizations—churches, lodges, business and fraternal societies—among us, throughout these United States, are cordially invited and earnestly urged to send one, or more, delegates to represent them in this, the tenth annual convention of the National Equal Rights League, and the Second National Congress of All Colored Americans. Without regard to creed, sect, sex or party, let us come together, and compel public attention on behalf of for a square deal" as citizens demand of this great republic. Let the entire Chinese American population, in all sections of this great country, be strongly represented at this great Race Congress. Yours for one, great united move for freedom. 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LND, VIRGINIA apples" and their thoughts were-of a bloody battle and a dead rat. The spirit of conquest was rampant in their breasts. The general cautioned them and then slowly opened the trap door. The rat poeded out and took in the situation at a glance and refused to come out at once. Every boy had his arm drawn back ready to deliver the death blow. Finally the rat made a desperate dash straight through the ring—the gang gave way at the point for which he was headed; not a rock was thrown; the "army" became pante-strickon. The general and a few of his "soldiers" dashed after the rat but the ROENT WAS SAFE AND SOUND IN HIS HOLE. NUFACTURING CO Bluefield, W. Va. TWO RENEW PLANET Adequate college and university education for colored people is urged by Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, in the two-volume report of Negro Education just issued by the Department. "If college education is of value to any group, surely it is to those who are to be leaders of the colored people. Only a broad-minded leadership with a thorough grasp of human development can understand the peculiar difficulties resulting from the close proximity of such widely varying races as the black and the white people of the Southern States. "The race must have physicians of real skill and the spirit of service to lead against the insanitary conditions that are not only threatening the group itself but also its white neighbors. It must have religious teachers who can relate religion to the morals of the individual and to the common activities of the community. It must have teachers of secondary schools who have had a college education in the great modern sciences and in the historical development of civilization." Dr. Jones points out that despite high ideals and notable enthusiasm on the part of the race and its benefactors, most of the colored institutions calling themselves colleges are poorly equipped and ineffectively organized and administered. Only a few institutions at present have the student body, equipment, and teaching force of a genuine college, but a number of institutions do some work of college grade. The location of two or more colleges for Negroes in Solma, Ala., Little Rock, Ark., Atlanta, Ga., New Orleans, La., Holly Springs and Jackson, Miss., Greensboro, N. C. Columbia and Orangeburg, S. C., Nashville, Tenn., /Austin, (Marshall, and Waco, Tex., indicates a wasteful duplication of collegiate effort. Any plan for further development of college and university education for Negroes should, according to Dr. Jones, take into consideration income, plant, teaching force, and present location of schools offering more or less college work. "Every institution should realize that success and honor and human service are not necessarily attained through a college department or even through an industrial or agricultural plant." The Bureau's report suggests that all agencies interested in Negro education cooperate in the development of a few institutions of university and college grade. There seems to be general agreement that Howard University at Washington, and Fisk University at Nashville, Tenn., are the most promising institutions for development as universities. It is suggested that first-class colleges be located at Richmond, Va., Atlanta, Ga., and Marshall, Tex. Still another group of institutions should be developed into junior colleges or institutions doing two years of college work. A number of institutions are already offering courses of this grade but they are all in need of more equipment and larger income. These institutions, Dr. Jones points out, should make generous provision for teacher-training courses, both in their secondary and college classes. "The education of Negroes in America undoubtedly requires institutions that are genuinely of college grade," says Dr. Jones. "The first step in the realization of aisn need is the agreement that all shall combine in an effort to develop a few well-selected institutions. The second requirement is the determination on the part of the institutions that every college activity shall be adapted to the demands of modern society." Y. M. C. A NOTES An excellent program was rendered by the Reds last Friday night and the Blues were present to help make the shots warm. Listen and hear who pulled the wagon. Every man and boy were happy last Sunday because of the help that was given to the other man. 9:30 A. M., the workers' meeting was a good one at the Y. M. C. A., Building. The work in the city home 10 A. M., was of a great help to the inmates and the committee was happy. 10 A. M., the committee for the jail was busy and the prisoners were made to feel that there is a chance for life. The women in the penitentiary enjoyed the meeting 10 A. M., which was conducted for their special benefit. The boys met at the Y. M. C. A., 4 P. M., and were deeply interested in the adress which was delivered to them by Committeeman C. B. Gaston. The men enjoyed the address which was delivered by Mr. Joshua H. Fisher 5:30 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. Rev. T. J. Moshy pastor of the New Baptist Church also made a very telling speech and the men were helped. Come to the meeting for the Workers 9:30 A. M. Every man is asked to be on time Sunday and ready for hard work and the other man All boys are invited to the Y. M. C. A., 4 P. M., to hear committeeman B. L. Allen who will deliver a special address. 5:30 P. M., all men are invited to the Y. M. C. A., to hear the echoes from the Jubilee which was held in Lynchburg. Rev. D. J. Bradford is the speaker. Come and bring the other man. Be on time. The Y. M. C. A., is still in need of prayer so she asks every home to have special prayer for her. This we know you will gladly do. PERSONAL INSPECTION BY MRS. ARMEDA M. WYLIE, DISTRICT NURSE. There are no duties which man could perform that would prove more beneficial or yield more pleasure for him, than inspecting his home. Keeping his home and surroundings in sanitary shape, advising his neighbors to do likewise. This plays an important part in keeping his family in a healthy condition. The man who pays the greater part of his weekly earnings to the doctor and drug store can not be very prosperous. Health means wealth. Warm weather is here. Typhoid fever is one of the busiest visitors of the season and is carried in various ways. Therefore it becomes quite necessary to inspect your homes, see that they are kept in good condition. Have you ever thought of your water supply, is it pure and clean? If spring water, give your spring a thorough inspection. Bad water carries germs of typhoid fever, and is responsible for many outbreaks. No matter how clean and sparkling it seems, if it is in an insanitary location this dreadful monster may visit your home very soon. Any water located near a stable, manure pile, or in any position which may receive drainage from any human filth is dangerous and unfit for use. Food also is a frequent means by which the germ of typhoid gains entrance into the intestines. See that your food is fresh and clean, especially lunches which are purchased from lunch counters. Many times they are covered with fly specks. More attention should be given to children who are placed aside to eat, often their plates are covered with files. This seems more than brutal. The innocent child is not responsible for the innumerable supply of files in your room if no effort is made to keep out the files. Why not protect the child's food? The house fly is the greatest carrier of typhoid fever. Wherever there are germs in fifth, the germs will be carried by the fly. If your home has a victim of typhoid fever special precautions should be taken, everything used about your sick should be thoroughly disinfected. Take care of your own hands. Don't be afraid of cold applications. I visited a home where a girl was desperately ill with typhoid fever, temperature 105 degrees, girl even delirious. Parents at first objected the use of cold applications even cold drinks had been refused saying they thought the fever should be sweated out. This poor girl had been punished 5 days without a Doctor, trying to sweat on her fever. Used no precautions in trying to protect those of her household offering her entire family as victims to this dreadful discase. It is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it. Beware of this visitor, inspect your homes. All means for preventing its occurrence are at your disposal. NEGRO'S INSULT RESENTED. Danville Soldiers Prevented From Deuking Prisoner Only by the Appearance of Officers. DANVILLE, VA., July 30.—What threatened to be a serious clash between soldiers and Negroes was prevented last night by prompt action on the part of the police. A Negro in a restaurant was overheard by privates in Company M to make an obscene remark about white women and to use an abusive epithet regarding soldiers. The soldiers ran to seize the Negro, Howard Grasty, who took refuge in a colored restaurant. He was dragged out along with two other Negroes, Arch Akers and Osa Gunter, who showed a disposition to take the part of Grasty. The police arrived in time to prevent soldiers from carrying out their intention of dumping all three Negroes in the river. The three Negroes were handed over to officers by the soldiers, obeying the orders o. noncommissioned officers and the three prisoners were escorted to jail. Mayor Wooding was called from his home by telephone, when the trouble began to assume dangerous proportions, and he hastened down to take charge of the situation. When he arrived, however, he found policemen patrolling the trouble area and affairs rapidly growing quiet. This morning Mayor Wooding fined Grasty $50, which sum was paid to the court clerk in currency by the Negro, who had a wad of money. Akers was fined $10 and the other Negro was dismissed from custody. READ!—AND ACT!!—QUICK!!! SPECIAL NO 1.—For Sale, 3 New Brick Houses, West Leigh Street, Stucco Fronts, 6 Rooms, Tiled Bath, etc. Now Building, Specifications can be arranged. Small Cash Payment. Balance Easy as Rent. SPECIAL NO 2.—For Rent, at once. Good-as-new 4 Room Frame House, 28th Street, Church Hill. Water and Sink in Kitchen. Garden of Vegetables in Yard. A nice home for you. SPECIAL NO 3.—FIRE!!! Insurance Furniture Register Booklets for our Policy Holders just received. Call in and get yours with our compliments. BROWN & ROBINSON, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Investments. St. Luke Bank Building. "The Golden Rule, Service." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA INVESTIGATE WACO TROUBLE Southern Department Army Officers Probe Into Riot Precipitated by Negro Troopers WACO, TEXAS, July 30.—With the arrival late to-day of Colonel Cress, inspector-general of the Southern Department, United States Army, preparations were made by army officers for conducting a general investigation of clashes here last night between police officers and riotous Negro troopers of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry. Colonel Cress will forward his report to Washington. Negro soldier who are alleged to have participated in the rioting were in custody at the military camp tonight, and no further disorder is anticipated. According to Chief of Police McNamara, the shooting had its inception when the Negro troopers entered a combination restaurant for Negroes and whites. He says he is informed that the soldiers tore down the "white" sign over the restaurant and told the proprietor not to put it up again. The affair was minimized in a statement given out to-day by Captain C. F. Andrews, commander of the battalion of the Twenty-fourth, brought to Camp MacArthur as a temporary guard. Captain Andrews said he received word that the soldiers were starting to town with their rifles and that he telephoned the police. "So far as I have been able to find out this far," he added, "the trouble originated from the crowded condition of the streets, undue haste on the part of the police, and the hot-headedness of some of the individuals of the Twenty-fourth. "There were not more than six men who fired shots in town, and these are in custody and will be punished according to their offense." NEGRO SOLDIERS IN WACO MUST HAVE SIGNED PASS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, July 30.—Negro soldiers doing guard duty at Waco will not be allowed in town hereafter without a duly signed pass, according to orders from General Parker, sent to their commanding officers. The order is the result of the disturbance Sunday night. In a telegram to the Adjutant-General at Washington, in which this order was explained, General Parker said: "Similar orders will be sent to the troops at all cantonments. The cantonment at Waco is about half a mile from town. Colored troops were sent to the Waco cantonment on the assurances of the chief of police that they would receive impartial treatment. As one-tenth of all soldiers raised for this war in the United States will be colored, all patriotic citizens owe them kindly treatment." Army officers say the situation at Waco will be relieved immediately and that no further trouble will result. DANVILLE NEWS. Danvilla, Va., July, 30.—Miss Callie Penn, left the city Sunday night for N. Y. Little Carrington Ottaway, seven years old fell into the Dan river last Monday and drowned before help could reach him. Danville is soon to have another man of profession. Dr. Bullock, of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week and made arrangements to open an up-to-date dental parlor in the Southern Aid Building. Miss Lydia Smith of Durham, N. C., was in the city last week visiting Mrs. Harmon of Washington St. Mrs Lethia Logan of Florida and Mrs. Mary Thomas of Pittsburg, Pa., were the city guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan last week. Mrs. Fannie Williamson gave a dinner party in their honor, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Watkins and little Janie leave the city this week for Durham, N. C., where they will make their home. We wish them success. Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge, returned last Saturday from a trip to Hampton, Va., where she attended the session of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. She reports the best meeting of its history. Mrs. W. B. Puryear who has been in the city for some time left Sunday for the home of parents Portsmouth, Va. After spending a few days with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Somerville, she will leave to join her husband in N. Y. She will be greatly missed here by her many friends. The National Smith River Association will meet with the Beulah Baptist church, Thursday, August 2nd. Rev. W. P. Terry, pastor of the Beulah Baptist church preached a soul-stirring sermon at the Trinity Baptist church Sunday. All who heard him were made glad. Rev. W. F. Grasty returned last week from Rocky Mt. Va., where he has been conducting the Summer Normal. Mrs. Grasty, Mrs. Ada Beauford, Miss Emma Ivy, Miss Harriet Grasty and Miss Lucile Greene returned with the professor. They report a successful term. Dr. F. W. James is still on the sick list. He is under the care of Dr. Winslow. Mrs. Harriet Mitchell who came to this city from Newark, N. J., last Friday because of ill health, died at the residence of Mr. Thomas Johnson on Cleveland St., Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. A. A. Galvin, Monday afternoon. The body was in charge of Undertaker Brooks. Mrs. J. R. Beavers and family of Cleveland St., left the city Monday, for a vacation in the country. Rev. N. T. Johnson, pastor of the National Baptist church will begin the celebration of his first Anniversary Sunday, August the 5th. Rev. T. H. Leo, B. Th., pastor of White Rock church will preach the Anniversary sermon at 3:30 p. m. Rev. George Coates, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist church, will preach at 3:30 p. m. URBANNA NOTES: Auto Goes Over Bridge—Three Are Drowned—Popular Man Passes Away—Other News. Urbanna, July 30. While crossing the Urbanna bridge Tuesday the 24th (July) an autol belonging to Mr. James Webb went over board. Mr. Webb purchased a Ford touring car on the previous Monday having made a successful trip over the bridge, he returned to get his family, he had reached the draw and descending the grade he lost control and the car ran into the guard railing on the bridge, but this soon gave way, and the car and its occupants went into the creek. Those in the car were Mr and Mrs. Webb, John B. Webb, and Annie Redmond age 9 years adopted children and Miss Pauline Braxton. By the heroic effort of Mr. Louis King who was near the bridge crabbing Mrs. Webb was rescued, John was also saved, Mr. James Webb and Annie were found a little afterward. He had succeeded but Annie was alive. Dr. H. F. Hoskin who was near the place at the time was called but she too soon passed away. Pauline Braxton was not found until the car was raised She was found sitting in the car. Mr. Webb was well known having kept a restaurant here for many years. His funeral was preached by his pastor Rev. J. W. Tynes assisted by Dr. R. E. Berkley and Rev. H. T. Harris. He and Annie were laid to rest in the Antioch Church Cemetery, Pauline was buried on Hickory Hill. Mr. Jacob L. Robinson one of Amburg's most respected citizens died July 23rd he was a member of 1st Baptist church Amburg and Superintendent of the Sunday School at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted at the church by his pastor Rev. J. A. Martin. His remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Robinson and one son, Jacob Lewis Robinson, Jr. The Literary Union of Middlesex met with the 1st Baptist Amburg school last Sunday. A large crowd attended. Rev. J. A. Martin opened the revival at 1st Baptist Amburg last Sunday, preached a very stirring sermon, subject: "What will you do with Jesus?" Rev. Wm. Yates of Essex is assisting him. Rev. M. H. Sparks of King and Queen is assisting Rev. Thos. Harris at Mt. Olive this week. Misses Emma and Myrtle Payne, Daisy Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Tylor Payne and Messrs. E. G. Wood, Chris, Robinson, and James Jackson were the guest of Miss Sarah C. Campbell last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Elise Carter who has been suffering with Typhoid fever is much improved. Misses Lella-Bet Roane and Ellon Carter of Trenton, N. J., are visiting their respective parents near Streets. Mr. James Robinson passed through town recently enroute to Waterview from York Town, where he had been called on account of the death of his father. Miss Sallie Wood who attended the Summer Normal at Norfolk has returned. Mr. J. C. Boyd spent last Sunday and a part of Monday at Amburg. The rain of the past two weeks has caused considerable damage to whet hereabout much of it sprouted before it could be threshed. CALL FOR A SPEEDY GETTING TOGETHER FOR PROTECTION Hilburn, N. Y., July 16, 1917 Fellow Comrades and all Colored Americans:— Our nation, with the rest of the so-called civilized world, is agonizing in the throes of world-wide "human wreckage." Alarming indeed, therefore, must be the condition of any particular group of American citizens that could justify them, during such awful times, in assembling in large numbers with their own interest chiefly in view. Any justification for the calling of such an assemblage in a group of loyal Americans, numbering fully twelve million, casts a damaging reflection on our national sense of justice and Christian practice. A SPEEDY GET-TOGETHER NEED ED. And yet, in view of unjust and unbearable conditions that continue, with increasing horror, to afflict all Colored Americans, we challenge this nation, and the world, to show why we have not just and sufficient cause for a speedy and general getting together at this time, in self-interest and in self-defense. However much this may reflect on our boasted Christian Democracy, it is, nevertheless, the truth, and nothing but the truth. Therefore, by the authority vested in me as president of the National Equal Rights League, I do hereby issue this call for the tenth annual convention of said League, and also for the second National Congress of All Colored Americans to convene in September. There are no words in any language that can adequately portray the increasingly appalling humiliation to which we Colored Americans are being daily subjected in certain prejudiced-cursed sections of this country. LAUGHTER IN HELL AND WEEPING IN HEAVEN. The party in power has its iron heels on our necks. Our nation's chief executive and his associates in power, has not only done less for us, but have done more against us, than any other administration since the days of Abraham Lincoln. The ruthless disregard for our civil, social and political rights; the flandish destruction of our hard-carned property; the shameful segregations everywhere enforced against us; the horrible butchery of Colored men, women and children in both southern and northern states, and the sleeping apathy of the American conscience present a picture so infernally horrible as must cause laughter in hell and weeping in heaven. The fresh, warm blood of innocent men, women and children of color, that clods the clay in East St. Louis, Ill., cries aloud to our racial leaders and to our great masses, TO GET-TOGETHER. WHO CAN BLAME US? In the face of such unspeakable horrors who can justly charge us with lack of patriotism because we are forced to pause in the midst of international strife and to raise our shackled hands and our unheeded cry in defense of our own outraged manhood? WHILE WHITES CLING TO PREJU DICE. If White Americans during such trying times can cling with such a struggling grip to their color-phobia should we be blamed for striking a blow for our own continued existence? When the Caucasian, while plunged into the very hell of war, and death and national and racial decay, can find time at every turn of the road to practice his vile color-schomes against us, it is high time that we poor, oppressed burden-bearers of the nation should call a halt to the oppressor's rod. So heavy grows our burden and so gauling becomes our yoke that patience on our part will soon become a crime against ourselves. LET COLORED COME TOGETHER Therefore, let us come together. Let us gather from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and with the combined wisdom and strength of the race, let us "round-about," and confront, and combat the forces of evil that sorely oppress us. If the flag for which we have always fought and bled can find no way to restrain the "polluted, blood-blistered, crime-cankered" hands that continue their wicked slaughter of our wives and children, let us get together and find a way, or make a way, that will lead to freedom. If, under prevailing conditions we cannot get together and hang together, our enemies will continue to hang us separately. Any person, white or Colored, who preaches that "this is not the proper time for the Negro to air his own grievances and to speak in his own behalf," is a dangerous ally to our vilest oppressors. Colored and white pacifists who, during the past have apologized for wrongs against us that they should have fought, constitute one of the root causes of our present appalling condition in this country. NO TIME TO LAY DOWN. So far as relates to our case at this juncture in American history, a Negro pacifist ought to be an impossibility, and a pacifist of, any other race claiming to be our friend, deserves to be branded as our foe in sheep's clothing. ONE, GREAT, UNITED MOVE All organizations—churches, lodges, business and fraternal societies—among us, throughout these United States, are cordially invited and earnestly urged to send one, or more, delegates to represent them in this, the tenth annual convention of the National Equal Rights League, and the Second National Congress of All Colored Americans. Without regard to creed, sect, sex or party, let us come together, and compel public attention to our demand for "a square deal" as citizens of this great republic. Let the entire Colored American population, in all sections of this great country, be strongly represented at this great Race Congress. 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The general and a few of his "soldiers" dashed after the rat but the RODENT WAS SAFE AND SOUND IN HIS HOLE FIVE FRIDAYS Copyright, by Frank A. Munsey “Company SYNOPSIS, Lucio Green, charming, but with fads {o visited at the Greens” summer Islane home by Monty Blaney. She proposes € week's fast. All food fe banished, Frank Bopp, a rival sultor, appears un- expectediy. Wo get food for himeelt he attempts the mainland by motorboat, ‘Tho boat breaks down and Bopp ts ma- rooned. During a florco storm Mrs, Groon faints ‘and ty revived by a stimulant, which Intoxteates her, Blainey discovery Lucile and Bopp nlb- bling dog biscuits. ITo proposes to end tho fast, but thero iy no food. Mra, Green suddenly disappears, and ail hunt for her. Biainey receives a telegram addressed N, Blaney from Vida Dunmore, an actress, speaking of marriage. He Is nonplused, but Luche’s Jealousy ts aroused, A supply boat Is wrecked on rocks near by. ‘The crow lands 4afo and Blalney res: cues Vida. Sho 4s dressed as Rowalind, ‘The boat's captain explains that Vida hod donned the costume for ately. All aro forced by the high sea to remain on ‘tho island, CHAPTER IX, Entaned the= Bas the girl gained her breath, “AE least yon were not conselous when you first saw each other.” “What name did you say?” “Mr. Bopp, my fiance." “Your fance?” I ejaculated. “Yes.” Luelle turned to me, “I wanted (o tell you two the fist ones, E Inew you would appreciate our hap- pines.” My mind refused to grasp this dis- aster. I had never seriously consider- ed Bopp as running even a very dan- gerous second. My mind puzzling over Luclle’s state- ment, I heard Vida's clear soft volco saying, “Mr, Bopp, I am plensed—why, aren't you called ‘Boppy?’ ” “Boppy?” repeated Lucile curiously, “Yes, don’t you call him that? All the girls in the ‘Show Girl’ company did, X was in the chorus then, We used to regard hin as almost one of the company, he was around with us go much. We hada good time that season,” she added reflectively, ‘i TF Bulle aifrmured, I should tikaglay ‘60. ‘I know you will be happy,” Vida was saying. “I've beon engaged a good many times and I enjoy it more every time.” “You must be terribly tired, Monty," X heard Luette say; “no steep for thir- ty-slx hours and no food for threo days, L wish that there were something that I could do for you.” J stoned in sinasamiont.; Couta: th bo Inelle, and was she addressing me Sho was. I puzzled over the gentle- ness In her tones and the solicitude she was showing for my welfare, 1 did not hit upon the answer then, but T have since. After awhile the rain let up, and wo went buck to the house to see what the others might have discovered and lay a plan of campulgn, Vida elected 4o stay out of doors, and L suggested hat sho take on Mr. Clalr for a walk. T told hor that he was a woman hater and thus inadvertently aroused her in- terest, “Tl have to make hha change his Adeas.” She looked up at me innocent. ty. “Do you think I can do it?" “Ask him,” T suggested, “Meaning that you don't think I enn, I'll bet my seat ring against yours that {can make him propose before dark, Mine ts a very curlous one too, A Russian duke gave it to me. I nover inet him, but he sent it to my dressing room with some flowers." It seemed to me to be a possibte way to gain a ttle solitude for reflection, and T assented to the wager, “You don’t intend to tell him, then, that you are engnged-already?” “Ob, no, not until he proposes, Of scourso I might like him better than I do Ned. Then I'd never tell him." I could see that Ned Blaney *was go: ing to have the timo of his life imme Alately after he found himself hitched mors or less for life to this volatile young person. Vida was not one of ‘those who would pass by an inviting spasture lot simply because she was fn harness. ‘Tho rest of us went into the house As we came in the telephone was ring ing. Asking Luelle’s permisston, 1 an swered It. “Hello!” said a mate volce, speaklus with staccato sharpness, “May I spenk ito Mr, Lipton 8, Clair?” I put my hand over the mouthplecc -and turned around. Lucile had gon ‘upstairs, but Bopp was gazing ldly out of the window. “Ia Mr. Clair still thero in the yard? asked him. “No; he went oft down the beach swith Miss Dunmore.” “Hello!” 1 spoke again into the tele ‘phone. “Mr. Clair was hore a moment -8g0, but he has just gone for a wall swith.a young lady.” “Impossible!” ‘The votco at the other end shot that emphatically at me. “It's 60." “Clair fs a woman hater? “What if he is? ‘This ,one ls going to convert him." : “Humph. ‘ke can’t do it Who ik “Her natio.ts Miss Vida Dunmore,” “Vida Dunmore there?” “Phank heaven!" he ejaculated fer- vently, “I've been waiting for hours for her to get here. How does sho come to be there?” I explatned to tho young man, who proved to be Ned Blaney, as I had al- ready suspected, ull about the wreek of the Mary Bell and the casting ashore of hor passengers, “hanks very much," sald Blaney, with considerable reltet fh lls volce. “LiL come right over after her, Don't tell her that 1 called up and I will surprise her. Goodby.” Ho hung up before I could tell him that he probably couldn't get any kind of boat to come over to the island, but I judged that Le would find that out soon cnough for himself, » “Where's Miss Green?" I asked Bopp. “IE advised her to He down for a lit: tle while and rest. ‘This search is wWearlug ber out. Sho is leaving every. thing in my charge.” “L presume that congratulations are tn order," I said, extending my hand with as good a show of cordiality as I could muster. “I do congratulate you, Mr. Bopp.” “Wo're not regularly engaged,” Bopp said sourly, “She has promised to be mine If L can find her mother, That makes mo just about as near engaged to her as if we had never met.” So Lueile’s promise had a string tlea to it. My heart leaped exultantly. ‘There was a chance yet. “Let's have a drink on the strength of your engagement anyway,” I sald, starting toward the kitchen. “Water?* queried Bopp, hoping agalust hope. avy, en Nor thanks, My tammte ts footing for Mount Ararat now." He sank dls. consohitely inte a seat. Ina moment he rose wearily. “I've got to start out again, FT promised Luetle 1 would search while she rested." Hardly had be left the house when ‘the telephone raug again. 1 answer ed it. | “Hello.” “Hello, Is that you, Mr, Blaineyy | WI you call Lucile te the telephone? Twat to" The voice ceased abruptly, | “Hello,” 1 called, “hello, hello! ‘There was no answer, Phe voice Thad just been Hstenine teas (hat of Mrs, Green, | After awhile [got central’s attention and demanded to be told why 1 bad been cut off, | “@hat party called up from a private “telephone,” said central sweetly, “Sho had no right to use it. (tis a Bummer telephone only, aid the instrument ts to be taken out next week.” “But ft was Mrs. Green who was talking.” | “It couldn’t be.” central was posl- ‘tive. “You are speaking from Mrs. Green's residence yourself." “It was Mra, Green, 1 recognized her voice.” “Just a minute.” ‘There was a pauso, then: “Ifello! ‘That party called up from Huntingdon’s, What could Mrs. Green bo doing there on a stormy day Mko this?” |, I could not explain ’to a gossipy.telo- plioné’ operator hint had” really “hap: pened to Mrs. Groen. «1 did not know much about tt myself, and tho few facts of her disappearance that I was cognizant of would hardly sound well if repeated, “Mrs. Green," 1 hazarded, “went out walking, and I suppose she stopped in at Mr. Huntingdon’s." “Do you know," asked central, “that Truntingdon’s {3 on a small island threo miles south of where you are and threo miles from the matnland? ‘The walk- ing 48 not very good.” I felt as if 1 had stepped off into space from a high platform, “Proba. bly—that ts, the chances are"—F. floun- dered—"the chanees are that she de- clded to row, and the wind may have carried her out of her way.” .1 finally persuaded central to call up Huntingdon’s. 1 think it was curlos|- ty that made her relent. 1 could be sure that she would be listening to whatever might be said by Mrs. Green and myself, “ello!” “Hello, Mrs. Green! This ts Mr. Blainey." “Hello, Mr, Blaney!" ‘There was a ving of ladylike indjgnation in her voice, “Can you explain to me, Mr. Blainey, how [happened to find my- self Ina rowboat ont In the middle of the Iake, wearing my red silk dress and a nightcap tled under one ear?” “Wait a minute, Mrs. Green, central {a listening.” “I don't care, She always does, She probably wants to know just as much as Ido. What happencd? Was there an earthquake? I remember the island was sort of wobbly and hard to walk on,” “No, there wasn’t any earthquake,” Tanswered. “Wo were fasting, you re- member?” } "Yes, I remember that, but I'm not any more. Tho first thing I dk when THE RIOHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA RPparently did uot Gitch “on, to iy noting. “No, not until after you had started,” L sald, skirting the edge of the truth heutly. “She will be very glad to hear that you are all right. TM tell her as soon us she wakes up, She ty resting now." “Sleeping? Now? What for?” “Why! Texpleined, “she was up all night," “What? And all alone on that tstand | with you two young fellows and. no ehaperout" 4 “Oh, no," hastened to reassure her and contrat, “aot alone with ust ‘Phere Are & lot of people here—six or seven, T should say.” “Lfolding a couvention of earthquake sufferers, 1 suppose,” Mrs, Green st: uulsed caustleally. “What sort of peo- plo are they?" “Oh, very nice people.” J answered promptly. “One of them tsa lady.” “How do you know. she ts Indy," inquired Mrs, Green—"Just because sbe Happened to be wearing skirts wher she arrived?" “Oh, no!" 1 sitd hastily. tow eoutd tell his elderly, dignified Indy. that our feminine guest bad not worn skirts en her arrival, “itmaph!" Mrs. Green was not par- tleularly fepressed. “Phe sooner Tget back the better. You'll have to seud some one over nfter me because there weren't any onrs in the boat 1 came In, 1 woutdn’t go out In a rowboat again anyway. Send a big boat or 1 won't leave here." “PH send for you Just as soon as 1 can.” [was glad to have the conver: sation draw ton close. It had been bad enough alrendy, but who could tell what else mixht come out if we kept on talking? “Ihe storm ought to quiet down soon now. Goodby for the present.” “alt a minute. 1 want to ask" Tam afrald Twas guilty of rank dls- courtesy tn hanging up’ the receiver before I heard her question, but L knew T should be unnble to answer It any- way, and [had to kave an opportunity to think what it was all about. Virst of all, Luetle must be told and fan end put to her anxiety. T went upstairs and called “Lucile!” ae te oa ee eee eee eee i which stood open, She was ly: ing on her bed, dressed, with her hend on her arm, sleeping the dead sleep of utter exhaustion. She seemed very small and childish, and her fn- gers curled adorably, Ike a baby's. 1 didn’t have the heart to waken her, 80 I tIptocd out. ‘he news would’ be Just as welcome when she wakened of her own accord, and sleep would do her much good, When I came downstatrs I saw Bopp go through the yard, looking under every bush and into every gully, 1 Went out to tell him that Mrs, Green was located. He stopped when he saw me, “I gco Olatr bas cut you out with your actress friend,” he said. “I saw them arm in atm on the beach « min- ute ago, ‘There's no use talking, Mon- ty, you can't seem to hold a girl's at: tention long enough to alip.a cing on hon Why don't you try advertising fi ‘one of thoso matrimonial papers?” I mado no answer, but turned around abruptly and wont back to the house, I was angry enough myself to let him hunt until the crack of doom before | would tell htm that Mrs. Green was found. When 1 entered the house the tele- Phone was ringing again. I took off the receiver. “Hello! I sald. “Tfello!” said a masculine voice, “I am a newspaper man, representing the Haniman syndicate. I understand that you had an earthquake oyer there this morning and that Mrs, Green, the wife of the president, of the First Na- tional bank, made her escape In an aeroplane dressed in a spangled red ball gown. I want to know if I have these facts absolutely correct be- fore I"— I carefully lowered the receiver un- tl it hung suspended from the wires and tiptoed away from the telephone, letting him talk to the empty air. ‘The story was out. When I went out, after leaving the reporter holding the wire, so to speak, I took ‘Tootles for a walk, and I then turned my attention to the undevelop- ed food supply which I had discovered earlier when walking with Vida, There were hundreds of fresh water ¢lams on the beach, and it was possl- ble to dig them in the cove when the water avas not particularly rough. 1 spent the afternoon wading, compen- sated for the cold discomfort of tho performance, by the thought that by providing food I would win back a large share of the favor I had lost with Lucile, Not that she would ad- mit that she needed food. Not she. Vida and Lipton 8. Clair strolled by while I was wading. It seemed to me that she was making rapid progress to. ward winning her bet, “Are you still looking for Mra, Green?” Clair called ont as I fished under water curlously, “No,” I replied shortly, “I am teach- ing a pet fish to swim.” “You look as though you were tal ing one of those barefoot cures.” ‘ “I didn’t know you could cure bare feet,” supplied Vida, “By the way, Mr. Blainey, docs your ring come off easily?” “It would from your hand, Do you wish to wear it?" “Oh, no, not yet—not until I am en titled to. You can begin to work tt off though.” “Did any one call me up on the tele phone?” asked Mr, Clair, “Yes,” I said, “Why didn't you call mo?” he de manded crossly. “I haven't been far away.” The self assurance of this man en. raged me. Here he was, an uninvited guest, complaining’ that he was no! paged as te ‘vould have been In a ho. tel. I wondere} where ho got his ldeas of the: soclal reigtions of modern peo ple. 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Yes, I said fat. ‘There was something about him that was anmnoylogly fat, possibly his intellect. In figure he was uo more fat than 1 am, but somo way his avoirdupols Mounted itself fla- grantly I disliked Mr. Clair so thorodghly and heartily for a few minutes that 1 nearly forgot what I was standing in the lake for, 1 gathered yp my clams and went back to the house, With erlminal caution L went In the back Way, so that no oxe would see what I had brought, and built a fire mM the long unused steve, In getting those bivalves to teosen up 1 rained two Itteheis. a can ononer, a thumb and a alveady freind Gaaper. “i a » rl We aes Mt, NY y= aac (Op : , Sp NY Ye pace [pe i) < : AS >, SD eae. re EN I//b = ey REN “Aro yay still looking for Mrs. Groen?" 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All food Is banished, Frank Bopp, a rival suitor, appears un: expectedly. ‘To get food for hhnselt he attempts the mainkind by motorboat, Tho boat breaks down und Vopp ts ma- rooned. During w floreo storm Mrs, Green faints ‘and ty revived by a stimulant, which Intoxicates her. Blainey discovery Lucilo and Bopp nib- bling dox biscuits. “Mo proposes to end tho fast, but there Is no food. Mrs, Green suddenly disappears, and all hunt for her. Blainey receives a telegram addressed N. Blaney from Vida Deamiore, an actress, speaking of marriage, Le Is ronplused, but Lucite’s Jealousy’ Is aroused, A supply boat is wrecked on rocks near by. ‘The crew lands safe and Blainey res- cues Vidi. She ks dressed as Rosalind, ‘The voat's captain explung that Vide Aad donned the costume for wafety. Al aro forced by the high sea to remain on tho Island. CHAPTER IX. Eneened Ifq< “OW DON'E believe you have met Mr, Bopp yet," said Lucile to Vida as the girl gained her breath, “At least you were not conscious when you first saw each other.” “What name did you say?” “Mr, Bopp, my fiance.” “Your thuice?" I ejaculated. “Yes." Lucile turned to me, “I wanted to tell you two the first ones. i knew you would appreciate our hap- pines.” My mind refused to grasp this dis- aster. I had never seriously consider- ed Bopp as running even a very dan- gerous second. My mind puzzling over Lucile's state- ment, I heard Vida's clear soft volce saying, “Mr. Bopp, 1 am pleased—why, aren't you called ‘Boppy?'" “Boppy?” repeated Luelle curiously, “Yes, don't you call him that? Al the girls in the ‘Show Girl’ company did. I was in the chorus then, We used to regard him as almost ono of the company, he was around with us so much, We had a good time that season,” she added reflectively, Buell mtirmured,: 1 should huaging 80,” “I know you will be happy," Vida was saying. "I'vo been engaged a good many times and I enjoy it more every time,” “You must be terribly tired, Monty," I heard Lueile say; “no sleep for thir- ty-six hours and no food for three days. I wish that there were something that T could do for you," x listened tw amansmicit. Could hy be Lucile, and was she addressing me She was. 1 puzzled over the gentle- ness In her tones and the solieitude she was showing for my welfare. 1 did not hit upon the answer then, but T have since. After awhile the rain let up, and we went back to the house to see what the others might have discovered and Iny a plan of campaign, Vida elected 4o stay out of doors, and I suggested that she tuke on Mr, Clair for a walk, T told her that he was a woman hater and thus tnadvertently aroused her in- terest, “TN have to make him change his ctleas."” She looked up at me Innocent: dy. “Do you think [ean do it?" “Ask him,” T suggested, “Meaning that you don't think I ean, Tl bet my seal ring against yours that I can make him propose before dark. Mine is a very curious one too, A Russian duke gave it to me. 1 never anet him, but he sent it to my dressing room with some flowers," It seemed to me to be n possible way to gain a little solitude for reflection, and T assented to the wager, “You don’t intend to tell kim, then, that you are engaged already?” “Oh, no, not until he proposes. Of course I might like him better than I -do Ned. Then I'd never tell him.” I could see that. Ned Blaney “was go- ing to have the time of his life imme- dlately after he found himself hitched more or less for life to this volatile young person. Vida was not one of those who would pass by an inviting pasture lot simply because she was in harness, Tho rest of us went into the house. As we came in the telephone was ring- ing. Asking Lueite’s permission, I an- ‘swered it. “Hello!” said a male voice, speaking swith staccato sharpness, “May I speak sto Mr. Lipton 8. Clair?” I put my hand over the mouthplece and turned around, Lucile had gone supstairs, but Bopp was gazing Idly “out of the window. “Is Mr. Clair still there in the yard?” iT asked him. “No; he went off down the beach ‘vith Miss Dunmore.” “Hello!” I spoke again into the tele- “phone. “Mr. Clair was here a moment -ago, but he has just gone for a walk -with a young Indy.” “Impossible!” The volce at the other end shot that emphatically at me, “It'a go.” “Clair 8 a woman hater.” “What if he 1s? ‘Phis,ono Is going to convert him.” “Humph. | RB can't do tt Who ts sho?” “Her namo.ts Miss Vida Dunmore,” “Vida Dunmore there?” “Phank heaven!" he ejaculated fer- vently. “I've been waiting for hours for her to get here. How does sho come to be there?” I explained to the young man, who proved to be Ned Blaney, as L had al- ready suspected, all about the wreek of the Mary Bell and the casting ashore of her passengers. ——“'Phanks very much," gala Blaney, with considerable rellet fi his voice. “LM come right over after her, Don't tell her that [ eatled up and I will “surprise her. Goodby." He hung up before T could tell him that he probably couldn't get any kind of boat to come over to the island, but 1 judged that he would find thas out soon enough for himself, “Where's Miss Green?” I asked Bopp. “L advised her to le down for a lit tle while and rest. ‘bls. search ts wearing her ot, Sho ts leaving every. thing In my charge.” --“E presume that congratulations are im order," L said, extending my band with ny good a show of cordiality as I could muster. “I do congratulate you, Mr, Bopp.” “We're not regularly engaged,” Bopp sald sourly, “She has promised to be mine If Lean find her mother, ‘Phat makes me Just about as near engaged to her as if we had never met." So Lucile’s promise hid n string thea fo It My heart leaped exultantiy, ‘hore was a chance yet. “Let's have a drink on the strensth of your engazement anyway.” 1 sald, starting toward (he kitchen. “Water? queried Bopp, boping against hope. “Why, yes.” “No, Chanks. My tummie ts looking for Mount Ararat now." Ue sank dis consolately inte a seat. In a moment he rose wearily, “I've got to start out again. {promised Lucile 1 would search while she rested." ardly had he feft the house when ‘the telephone rang asain. 1 answer ed it. “Hello.” “Hello, Is that you, Mr, Blainey WAL you call Lucile tothe telephone? T want to" ‘he voive ceased abruptly. “Hello.” 1 culled, “hello, bello! ‘here was no answer, The voice 1 had just been listenin: te was (hat of Mrs, Green, After awhile L pot eentrai’s attention and demanded to be told why 1 had been cut eft, “what party called up from w private telephone,” said central sweetly, “She had no right to use it. ft Is a summer telephone only, and the Instrument is to be taken out next week.” “But It was Mrs. Green who was talking.” “It couldn't be." central was post tive. “You are speaking from Mrs, Green's residence yourself.” “It was Mrs, Green, 1 recognized her voice.” “Just a minute.” ‘There was a pauso, then: “Ifello! ‘that party called up from Huntingdon’s. What could Mrs, Green bo doing there on a stormy day Uke this?” _ L could not explain to w gossipy tele: Pliono’ operator whit bad” really: bap: Pened to Mrs, Green, - I did not know “much about it myself, and tho few facts of her disappearance that 1 was cognizant of would hardly sound well if repeated, “Mfrs. Green," I hazarded, “went out walking, and T suppose she stopped in at Mr, Huntingdon's." “Do you know,” asked central, “that Huntingdon's ts on a small Island threo iniles south of where you are and threo miles from the matnland? ‘The walk- ing 1s not very good." I felt as if T tad stepped of into space from a high platform. “Prob bly—that 1s, the chances are"—1 flown. dered—"the chances are that she de- elded to row, and the wind may have carried her out of her way." .J finally persuaded central to call up Huntingdon's, 1 think it was curiosi- ty that made her relent. 1 could be sure that she would be iistening to whatever might be said by Mrs, Green and myself, “STello!” “Hello, Mrs. Green! ‘This ts Mr. Blainey."" | “Ifello, Mr, Blaney! ‘There was a ving of ladylike indignation tn her voice. “Can you explain to me, Mr. Biainey, how T happened to find my- self In rowboat ont in the middle of the lake, wearing my red silk dross and a nighteap Wed under one ear?” “Wait a minute, Mrs, Green, central is listening.” “E don't care, She always does, She probably wants to know just as much as Ido. What happened? Was there an earthquake? I remember the island was sort of wobbly and hard to walk on," “No, there wasn’t any earthquake," Lanswered. “We were fasting, you re- member?" "Yes, I remember that, but I'm not any more, ‘The first thing 1 did when THE RIOHMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA ‘Pyarently did not Gatch “Gi To iy acting, “No, not until after you had started,” { sald, skirting the edge of the truth neatly, “She will be very glad to bear that you are all right. UM tell her as soon AN she wakes up. Sho is resting now." “Sleeping? Now?) What for? “Why.” L explained, “she was up all wight” “What? And all alone on that istand with you two young fellows and no ehaperon!" - “Oh, no." T hastened to reassure her and central, “net alone with ust ‘Phere are 1 lol of people here—six or seven, Te should say.” “Lolding a convention of earthquake sufferers, | suppose,” Mrs. Green sur: mised cuustically. "What sort of peo: ple are they? “Oh, very nice people." 1 answered promptly. “One of them is a hudy." “How do you know she is » lady," inquived Mrs, Green—"Just beenuse she happened to be wearing skirts wher she arvived 7" “Oh, no! L said hastily, Llow could 1 tell this elderly, dignitied Indy that our feminine guest had not worn skirts con her arrival, “Humph! Mrs. Green was not par Ueularty bepressed. “The sooner I get back the better, You'll have to send some one over nfter me because there weren't any oars in the boat 1 came In, 1 wouldn't xo out in a rowboat again anyway. Send a big boat or 1 won't leave here.” “Fil send for you Just as soon ag 1 can” Lt was ghul to have the conyer- sation draw to a close. It had been bad enough already, but who could tell what else might come out if we kept on tulking? “he storm ought to quiet down soon now. Goodby for the present.” “Wait a minute. 1 want to ask"— Tam afraid 1 was guilty of rank dis- courtesy in hanging up the receiver before I heard her question, but L knew T should be unable to answer it any- way, and Thad to kave an opportunity to think what ft was all about, First of all, Lucile must be told and an end put to her anxiety, L went upstairs and called “Lucile! B which stood open. She was ly ing on her bed, dressed, with her head on her arm, siceping the dead sleep of utter exhaustion, She seemed Very small and childish, and her tine Bers curled adorably, like a baby's, 1 didn't have the heart ta waken her, so 1 Uptoed out. ‘The news would be just as welcome when she wakened of her own accord, and sleep would do her much good. When L came downstairs L saw Bopp go through the yard, looking under every. bush and into ‘every gully. 1 Went out to tell him that Mrs. Green was located. Ho stopped when he saw me, “I seo Clatr bas cut you out with your actress friend," he said. “I saw them arm In arm on the beach « nin. ute ago. ‘There's no use talking, Mon- ty, you can’t seem to hold a girl's at- tention long enough to slip a ring on her. Why don't you try advertising fi ‘one of those matrimonial papers?” I made no answer, but turned around abruptly and wont back to the house, T was angry enough myself to let him hunt until the crack of doom before I would tell htm that Mrs. Green was found. When I entered the house the tele- Phone was ringing again. I took off the receiver. “Hello!” I said. “Hello!” said a masculine voice. “I am a newspaper man, representing the Hantman syndleate. 1 understand that you had an earthquake over there this morning and that Mrs, Green, the wife of the president of the Plist Na- tional bank, made her escape In an Aeropling dressed in a spangled red ball gown. f[ want to know if I have these facts absolutely correct be- fore 1"— 1 carefully lowered the receiver un- Ul ft hung suspended from the wires and tiptoed away from the telephone, letting him Gk to the empty alr. ‘he story was out. When I went out, after leaving the reporter holding the wire, so to speak, I took ootles for a walk, and I then turned my attention to the undevelop- ed food supply which [ bad discovered earlier when walking with Vida, ‘There were hundreds of fresh water clams on the beach, and it was possl- ble to dix them In the cove when the water avis not particularly rough, I spent the afternoon wading, compen- sated for the cold discomfort of tho performance, by the thought that by providing food I would win back a large share of the favor I had lost with Lucile. Not that she would ad- mit that she needed food. Not she. Vida and Lipton 8. Clair strolled by while I was wading. It seemed to me that she was making rapid progress to. ward winning her bet. “Are you still looking for Mrs. Green?” Cluir called out as T fished under water curiously, “No,” I replied shortly, “I am teach- ing a pet fish to swim.” “You look as though you were tak- ing one of those barefoot cures.” “I didn't know you could cure bare feet,” supplied Vida, “By the way, Mr. Blainey, does your ring come off easily?” “It would from your hand, Do you wish to wear 17" “Oh, no, not yet—not until L am en- titled to. You can begin to work tt off though.” “Did any one call me up on the tele- phone?” asked Mr. Clair, “Yes,” 1 said, “Why didn't you call me?” he de manded crossly. “I haven't been far away.” The self assurance of this man en- raged me. Here he was, an uninvited guest, complaining that he was not paged as he would have been in a ho- tel. I wondere? where he got his dens of the social reigtions of modern peo: ple. Who oid/Léve spéited “him 30? 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I explained in words of one syllable that I had not called hin because t did not know where be was, iad a sore (hront, was under physlelan's or- ders not to cull uny one, my mother had trained ime not to yell at stran- gers, and, besides, I never did any calling except on ‘Thursdays, Vidu pointed her finger at me tor shame, the way children do, and ted him away before 1 could think of any: thing more. “Ned says." she swiled at» mo as they went on up the beach, “that heay- en is a place where there are no dra- matie eritles." “You tell him for me,” 1 retorted, “that ho knows moro about heaven now than he éver will from actual ox- perlence—unless,” L added, “the girl he 4g engaged to actually marries Bim." Sho waved her thanks and trotted on at the fat magazine man's side. Yes, I suid fat. ‘here was something about him that was annoyingly tat, possibly is lutellect. In figure he was ho more fat than 1 am, but some Way his ayotrdupois flaunted ttselt fae grantly 1 disliked Mr. Clair so thoroughly and heartily for a few minutes that 1 nearly fevgot whit 1 was standing in the lake for. T gathered yp my clams, and went back to the house. With criminal caution 1 went in the back way, So (uit Ho ONE Would see What had bronsht. and built a fire in the Jong unused steve, In getting those bivalves to feocen up L rained two hateheis. aA can wuence, aw thumb and ay alrendy thesivd taper, Ro. os ee) y <M LY elie et E25 3 Se EX _ —Se “Are yaw still looking for Mrs. Green?” ~Lueile cume downstafrs while I was in the kitehen, but sue did not come out where 1 was. 1 heard her asking somo one In the living room, “Who left the {elephone off the hook?” ‘There was a mumbled reply in the voice of Captain Perkins whieh I did not catch, Luclic apparently put tho recelyer back in Its place, because presently the tetephono bell rang, and she answere.t It. 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Well, the sun has always been noted for splitting dry boards. Everybody seems to have become impregnated with the doctrine of deception. The people, like some women, idolize a deceiver. Be polite and obliquing, colored men. If you can better your condition by staying in the South, now that so many of your people have gone North, do so. There is no law against your thinking what you please about the government at Washington, but there is a law against your putting your thoughts in a word form. The best way to do is to tell your troubles to God, but go into your closet and shut the door while so doing also some one else than God may hear you and arrest you when you come out. THE SILENT PARADE. We don't know who thought out the idea of the silent parade staged by the colored people of New York last Saturday, when anywhere from five to ten thousand of them marched down Fifth Avenue in solemn protest against the East St. Louis massacre. It was admirably handled from start to finish and it must have had its effect. It may be that the idea was borrowed rom the suffragettes. It would not be a bad idea to carry this plan out in other sections of the country. This people in that parade did not speak, but their banners did. It may be that this divided race of ours will yet come together to the extent of stop fighting among themselves and to the extent of "turning their guns upon the enemy." We are having a hard time of it, but God is raising up white friends for us. We should prove ourselves worthy of their friendship. We must work out our own salvation and our organizations must take charge of the rising generation when it is born and train it along the paths of honor and rectitude from the cradle to the point of self-support and righteous living. THE CLOUD UPON THE HORIZON. It is difficult to understand just what all of this present agitation means in favor of war, the destruction of human life. A person who talked peace a few years ago was regarded as a public benefactor. A person who talks peace now is regarded as disloyal and suspected of being in league with the enemies of the government. What does all of this drafting of men mean? Why is it that the flower of American manhood is being forced into military camps? Can it be on account of the present war with Germany or has it a deeper significance? In this connection, it may be said that the dark cloud upon our present horizon is not the German Empire or that of any of her allies. The Yellow Man in the Far East is casting a shadow over this continent from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The friction caused by the color line and the racial discrimination on the Pacific Coast is the cause of the unrest in the Japanese Empire. Japan is becoming immensely wealthy as the result of the war between the great nations of Europe. Her man-power is not being utilized in the contest and she is using it to the extent of increasing its efficiency. She has been in an open and active alliance with Great Britain. The good offices of that great empire have been used to promote peace between Japan and the United States. But the Central Powers have admittedly hopelessly crippled Great Britain, and the strongest nation, or rather aggregation of nations on earth has turned to the United States for help and succor, exclaiming in the language of Shakespeare's creation, "Save me Cassius, or I porish!" When this "saving act" has been accomplished, what will be the condition of the United States and what will be the condition of Japan? A few years ago, Japan was fighting Russia. Now Japan is in a strong alliance with Russia and is furnishing it with the munitions of war to combat the onward march of the German combine. Gauged from any angle, and vowed from any standpoint, Great Britain and France will be practically helpless to start another contest, win or lose in the one now pending. Should Japan make demands upon the United States this country must stand alone in meeting the issue. Japan will have money, a navy and an army second to none in the civilized world. No one knows this better than that remarkable statesman at Oyster Bay, New York. He sent the fleet of this country to "visit" Japan many years ago. Some people think that the million or so dollars expended upon the occasion of this visit was more than a benefit by the many more millions it saved in keeping us out of a war with the great Mkado. The Japanese are looking at the Philippine Islands and they aspire to be a world power. The humiliation of the United States by even a partial defeat in war of this country would cause this dream to be realized. Are we preparing to fight Germany or Japan, or are we getting ready to be prepared for any emergency in the premises? No one knows, but it would be well for those people who like to speculate upon future happenings to watch the reports as they come through the fine mesh screen of the censor and see that this mammoth preparation may portend greater results in the future than now appear upon the surface. Is there any possibility of our going to war with Japan? A PECULIAR CASE. A white man in Newport News, Va. wrote an order to a Washington whiskey house ordering whiskey for a friend. The Supreme Court has sustained the conviction of this white man and under the decree of the court, he must pay a fine and go to jail. Who believes that this white man has committed a crime? Such a law is a disgrace to the statute books of Virginia. It is forcing respectable people in jail, while thieves walk unarmed on the outside. It tends to make incarceration in jail respectable. It is God's way of bringing about retribution. Many innocent colored people have been disgraced in the same way. Now it is the white man's turn. Look at it from any angle, "the same measure ye mete, the same shall be measured to you again." This white man has no business in jail for such an offense. We were opposed to punishing colored men in this way and we are equally opposed to punishing white men by the same method. This form of fanatism will do the cause of temperance more harm than good. It makes honest men enemies of society and it drives deep into the very soul of one proud of his innocence, a spirit of revengetfulness against organized society that would so needlessly humiliate and oppress him. We are living in the age of "little men." Let us pray God that the statesmen who are "in hiding" may come forth and relieve the people of their present embarrassments. A DISTINCTION WITH A DIFFERENCE. There was a vast difference between the riot at Chester, Pennsylvania and the massacre at East St. Louis, Illinois. Colored people in Pennsylvania were armed and fired from the windows of their houses, while the colored people of East St. Louis, Missouri ran like sheep and pleaded with the lawless elements for mercy, which to them was denied. In Chester, Pennsylvania, for every colored man killed, a white hoodlum went the same way and as a result not more than five deaths have been reported and about two score injured, most of the latter being white, who had refused to obey the police-officers sent to quell the disturbance. In East St. Louis, anywhere from one hundred to three hundred colored people were killed and many of them being burned alive in their own houses, from which houses they did not dare to flee and hundreds more were injured, while all of their earthly belongings were destroyed. Their only crime was that they were seeking work. They belonged to the industrious class in contravention to the worthless, loafing contingent that has disgraced the Southland and that now infests the streets in the Northern clime. The moral of this is that when the authorities find that the killing of black men will be accompanied with the killing of white ones, a way will be found to preserve order. We are glad to note the attitude of the colored people of Chester, Pennsylvania. We refer to the respectable elements. The disprotable elements have no use for firearms except to break the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA law. The respectable colored elements have use for them to preserve the law. The best time to "cool off" a would-be lyncher is when he is bent upon his murderous mission. Grand juries cannot find them after the melee is over and accordingly cannot indict them. When they are lying in a gutter with a ballot hole in their anatomy, the task is easy and others are deterred from doing the same thing. The attitude of the colored peopie of Chester, Pennsylvania was all right. If other communities in the North will follow their example, organized white labor and disorganized white labor for that matter, will think three times and possibly double that number of times, before staging another massacre of the kind that disgraced the United States of America at East St. Louis, Illinois. LYNCHING A LABOR AGITATOR Lawlessness begets lawlessness. Those who appeal to the sword shall parish by the sword. We thought of those axioms when we read of the lynching of Frank Little, the Industrial Workers of the World agitator, at Butte, Montana. The colored people were massacred at East St. Louis with the tacit approval of some of the leaders of this great labor organization. The appeal to law in their behalf awakened derision in some quarters. Now the same lawlessness that has run riot for a decade in the Southern States and for ten years in the Northern ones is reacting upon the very same class of people that had previously aided, abetted and condoned it. We cannot understand how Frank Little could have permitted himself to be strung up like dumb cattle and that he did not make a fight for his life. It must have been that he felt secure in the midst of friends. It may be too, that he did not believe that personal harm would come to him as a result of this virtual midnight removal. So far as we are concerned, we are opposed to this kind of treatment of Little or any one else. The spectre of the horrible crime in Illinois is reflected by the horrible murder of Frank Little in Montana. The former is worse than the latter and certainly, an advocate of lawlessness in the one State should not complain about the lawlessness in the other State, even though he himself was the victim. THE TROUBLE IN DANVILLE. We have read with interest the account of the trouble in Danville, Va. and it seems to us to be a case of "much ado about nothing." An irresponsible colored youngster made an intemperate remark, probably in a jocular manner and a body of soldiers, presumed to be mustered into the service of the United States to preserve order, proceeded to make "a rough house" and started to drown other colored men who had absolutely nothing to do with the affair. Howard Grasty had not committed any crime by what he said. But this was taken as an excuse to endanger the lives of the colored people of Danville and those of some of the white people for that matter. The city of Danville has not very long since recovered from the massacre that occurred there many years ago. There is no reason to have it recur again. The white toughs, who had been mustered into the service were worse than the person they attempted to punish. They were bent on committing murder. The better class of colored people and the better class of white people must co-operate to keep these elements under control. There are some of the best white people in the country right in Danville. There are hundreds of them, who would go to any length to help deserving colored friends that they have learned to like so well. Let them see to it that this happening, which has been spread broadcast over the country shall not be utilized to arouse racial antipathy in its worst form in that community. Colored people would do well to think more and talk less and above all make friends with the better class of white people. These are peculiar times now. These are times when white men can barely secure their rights in the courts of the land at the hands of the legislators being sent to Richmond to control the affairs of State. All things will come right after a while and in the meantime, let us not weary in well-doing. Mayor Harry Wooding is a friend to the people of Danville regardless of color. What he did in this case was a stroke of diplomacy, done to appease the passions of the thoughtless. Let us co-operate with him. It is a good riddance to that community that the high-spirited soldiers are gone. Before they come back perchance, some black trooper may have rescued them from dangerous situations and they may have drunk from the same canteen upon the shell-swopt battlefields of far-away France. Life is too short for such misunderstandings. Colored men, do like the married man does. Speak like the married man spoke when some one advised him to go contrary to the wishes of his wife. He replied, "I have got to live with that woman." So it is, colored folks. We have got to live with these white folks. Let us have peace, even in Danville, Virginia. CHESTER'S NEGRO SECTION. IS INVADED. WHITES DRIVEN OUT BY POLICE AFTER 100 SHOTS ARE FIRED. Chester, Pa., July 29.—With the exception of a brief period this morning, when a score of whites in automobiles invaded the Negro section with the announced intention of "cleaning it up," Chester was quiet throughout the day. More than 100 shots were fired by the invading party, but so far as could be learned no one was injured. Numerous window glasses in the homes of Negroes were shattered, however, before the police arrived and drove the white men out of the district. No arrests were made. Proof that police was resumed today and more than a hundred number of persons were on the streets. Policemen and deputy sheriffs kept the crowds moving, while the Negro district was roped off and white persons were forbidden to enter. It was announced tennight that saloons and places of amusement, which have been closed since the race troubles assumed alarming proportions Wednesday night, would be open tomorrow. Five persons have lost their lives in the riots, scores have been injured, and more than 50 are held under heavy ball on charges of inciting to riot. RACE RIOTS START ANEW AT CHESTER, PA Colored Man Is Beaten Insensible—Others Shot—Scores Arrested. Chester, Pa., July 27.—Although a force of nearly two hundred armed guards, including local and State police and volunteer deputies, were patrolling the city, a mob of several thousand men and boys renewed race rioting here tonight. Shortly after dark the rioters get beyond control and bent a Negro inmate before he could be rescued by the police. Scores were arrested. The authorities, who believed the situation under control, were taken by surprise when the rioters first appeared in large numbers in the central section of the city. All colored residents had been crieded to remain indoors and the crowds of white men were kept moving. When they attacked tonight's victim, rioting broke out on a large scale for the fourth time this week. Wagonclads of guards held ready for trouble were rushed to the scene of the disorder and the mob was driven back at the point of revolvers and rifles. After a scene of confusion the streets were bloodied, but not before dozens of white men had been knocked unconscious with riot sticks. Frank Mendows, a Negro, who was shot at noon today, was reported to be near death in the city hospital. Two other colored men, fired on at the same time, are also in a serious condition. Sheriff Hoyburn issued a proclamation tonight forbidding all citizens to congregate on the streets and ordering every one indoors after 9 p. m., except those whose business made it difficult to walk and on the streets. All saloons and places of amusement were ordered closed indefinitely. CHESTER IS SCENE OF SERIOUS MOTING. Chester, Pa., July 26—Race rioting broke out here tonight and as a result two men are dead, three fatally wounded and twelve others are in hospitals with more or less serious injuries. The rioting took place in the heart of the town and the police were unable to curb the mobs. The dead are Joseph McCann, white, twenty-eight, unidentified Negroes. Race rioting broke out here two weeks ago after two Negroes had attacked a white couple, taking a girl away from her escort. There had been scattered fights between whites and Negroes ever since. Today the rioting began to take on a serious aspect. Throughout the afternoon there was fighting in various parts of the city. Then at 7 o'clock this evening, a much of white men started to chase two Negroes down Howell street. The chase continued for several blocks when one of the Negroes turned, drew a revolver and fired. The bullet pierced McCann's heart and he dropped dead. The Negro resumed his flight, pursued by the mob. He dashed into a two-story shack below Howell street and started firing at his pursuers from a window. Two state constables and eight policemen drove the crowd back from the house and ordered Lucas to come out. He fired on them and they sought cover. Finally they set fire to the house and threw flaming brands in through a window. The fire spread quickly and Lucas jumped from a second story window. He was caught. N. A. A. C. P. TO PUSH RIOT CASE When the first troubles in East St. Louis became public late in May, the N. A. A. C. P. recognized that this was something of the utmost importance. East St. Louis is one of the great centers wither the migration of at least a quarter of a million Negroes has set. It was therefore of the utmost importance to understand any troubles that might arise and to ward them off if possible. We recognized interest that various people 'South and North' in stopping Negro migration and discouraging the emancipation of the blacks. Before, however, our representative could get to East St. Louis, the terrible lot of July 2, had taken place. A hundred or more Negroes were killed, scores of homes and property destroyed, and six thousand refugees crossed the bridge into St. Louis. The St. Louis Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. immediately began relief work. Our members, prominent in professions and in bulbsnails, for nearly ten years worked to help the succor of the victims. A mass meeting was called and a special Finance committee appointed. Contributions came from as far as Kansas City and Chicago and some $400 or $500 was immediately collected. The Association worked in conjunction with the white Red Cross and with other relief organizations in the city. The Munley Red Lodging House was opened and hundreds of individuals' homes. Immediate stops were taken to prepare legal cases against the city and county. The Legal Committee of the Association held open doors and the officers of the courtless were received by Attorney Purtie Dr. W. P. Curtis and others gave much time to the wounds of the victims. From the National Office, Dr. Du Bols was sent to make a thorough study of the situation, and Miss Gruening to inquire into the attitude of the employers and labor unions. Dr. Du Bois organized a force of twenty-five volunteer workers and five paid workers. Chancellor Lloyd of the Knights of Pythias kindly donated the parrors of the Pythian Hall, and Dr. Curtis donated an office on Market Street. Clorks were installed and the stories of nearly two hundred teddies carefully taken down. Detail of the collection of the dree of the refugees were also compiled. Visits were made to the various sections of East St. Louis and to the colored settlements on Brooklyn and National City. Several meetings of the executive committee of the Branch were held and one mass meeting of citizens which overflowed the beautiful Presbyterian church on Pine Street. Every effort was made to cooperate with churches and other organizations also got in touch with leading white citizens like Ex-Secretary Nage] and Mr. C. M. Hubbard and Miss Pullam of the Red Cross. The Chicago Branch contributed $200 to the relief funds and also, under Judge Brown, is preparing to give legal aid to the prosecution of the county and city. It will be remembered that Illinois has two statutes which bear upon this riot first an "Act to indemnify the owners of property for damages caused by mobs and riot," §87, and the other, an "Act to suppress a video of violence in 1905. The Association, through its National Office and through the Chicago and St. Louis Branches, proposes to leave no stone unturned to bring to justice the guilty perpetrators of the East St. Louis outrage. The St. Louis Branch in still active, the investigations of the National Office are proceeding, and the Washington Branch is pushing the resolutions for-Investigation introduced by Congressman Dyer and Dallinger and Senator Sonar. All members and friends of the race are invited to meet with their Congressmen demanding possession of these resolutions which are H. J. Res. 18, H. J. Res. 124, and S. C. Res. 10. Detailed stories of the truth about East St. Louis will appear shortly in various magazines and in, the Crisis. Persons who are convinced by our experience in East St. Louis and also where that a national fighting body of this sort is absolutely indispensable are urged to join the Association and to contribute to our Anti-Lynchings and Anti-Mob-Violence Fund. A check for $100 has been received from the Knights of Pyttles of the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois and other contributions have been sent by various organizations to individuals, Literature and information may be had by writing to James W. Johnson, Acting Secretary, Room 518, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. No Typographical Error Getsby Our Proof Room. A The care shown in reading proof is characteristic of the care devoted to all phases of our work. RELIABLE LODGING HOUSES 1340-41-42-43 & 40, POPLAR ST PHILADELHIA, PA. Boll 'Phone Poplar 0245 Madame Sturdivants OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT. Select Help Furnished—We Furnish Employment to All Classes— Colored and White. LABOR AGITATOR STRUNG BY MOB. FRANK H. LITTLE, LEADER OF L. W. W., VICTIM OF LYNCHING PARTY. OTHERS ARE THREATENED MAN WHO CALLED SOLDIERS "SCABS IN UNIFORM" PAYS DEATH PENALTY. BUTTLE, MONT. August 1.—Martial law will be declared before to-morrow morning it was indicated to night, following a day of excitement as a result of the lynching by a party of masked men, of Frank H. Little, Industrial Worker of the World leader. The city has been shut up tight tonight. Every saloon and restaurant is locked. Every person in the city has b on warned by the authorities to stay innocents, while being shuttered. Armed police and vigilantes are patrolling the streets. Other Industrial Workers of the World agitators have applied for protection. Little was taken from his room in the Stoele Block, adjoining the I W. headquarters at Sinn Hall, before dawn this morning, by a party of armed and masked men. He was into an automobile and taken to the Mineee railroad bridge, in the outskirts of the city. After a desperate struggle he was looped around his neck and he was thrown over the side of the bridge. His body, clothed only in the underwear in which he slept, was discovered late in the morning by a searching party after his absence from his room was disclosed. Tremendous excitement followed. BODY IS CUT DOWN BY CHIEF OF POLICE. The body was cut down at 8 A.M. by the chief of police, Jerry Murphy, who identified it. Little, in a recent speech here referred to United States troops as "Uncle Sam's scabs in uniform." Since his arrival in Butte recently from Globe, Ariz., Little had made a number of speeches to strikers in which he attacked the government and urged the men to shut down the mines of the Butte district. His record was under investigation by the Federal authorities. TOOK LEADING PART IN LABOR TROUBLES Little took a leading part in recent labor troubles in Arizona. He wrote Governor Campbell, of Arizona, from Salt Lake, protesting against the deportation of I. W. W. members from Bisbee. Governor Campbell replied telling Little he resented his interference and his threats. Little was understood to have the confidence of Within? Haywood, secretary of the I. W. W. national organization, and was regarded as one of Haywood's confidential agents. Little was a cripple, but active and a forceful speaker. On Little's body was a card bearing the words: "First and last warning. Others take notice. Vigilantes." Little was taken out of the building in which he lodged by a party of masked men who took him away in an automobile. He was not given time dress. The building is near the Pink Mill, which is headquarters for the new metal workers union, which recently called a strike of miners and which was frequently addressed by Little. The card found on Little's body when he was cut down was pinned to the underclothing on his right thigh. It bore in red crayon letters the inscription: "Others take notice. First and last warning. 3-7-77. L. D. C. S. S. W. T." A circle was about the letter "L." The letters were inscribed with a lead pencil. The figures "3-7-77" are the old sign of the vigilantes in Montana. The custom of the vigilantes was to send three warnings to a marked man, the third and last being written in red. SIX MASKED MEN TAKE HIM FROM HOTEL Six masked men in an automobile drove up to the front of Little's hotel at 5 minutes after 3 o'clock. One stood upon the sidewalk in front of the roaming-house. The others entered. The men quickly broke into room No. 60 on the ground floor. Light from the electric torch showed them the room unoccupied. Mrs. Nora Byrne, owner of the hotel, who was awakened by the noise, occupied an adjoining room at the front of the building. "Some mistake here," she heard a voice say. Then she heard the men move to the door of her room, which they pushed slightly open. Mrs. Byrne sprang to the door and held it. "Walt until I get my clothes on," she said, which she asked who they were and what she wanted. "We are owners and we want Frank Little," she said. Mrs. Byrne healthy sleeps. Mrs. Byrne hastily dressed; again went to the door and opened it. The leader of the masked man poked a revolver, into the opening. His friend is Frank Little?" no asked. "He's in room No. 32," answered Mr. Byrne. The men ran down the hall and tried the door to that room. Then one of them held it a kick that broke the lock and they entered. Mr. Byrne said she heard them coming from the room and saw them half lead and half carry Little across the sidewalk and push him into a motor car. BODY FOUND HANGING FROM RAILROAD TRESTLE. The body was found hanging on the north side of the railroad trestle. The ties on the trestle were about fourteen feet above the roadway. Little's feet were about five feet from the ground. On the back of his head was a bloody mark. The coroner could not determine whether the mark was a gunshot wound or an abrasion from a blow. An autopsy was ordered held for him. Little wore only his underclothing when taken from his room. He is not known to have made any outcry or demanded any explanation. Little began to make speeches on the day of his arrival in Butte three weeks ago. On July 19 before a massmeeting of miners Little referred to the United States soldiers as "Unoe Sam's scabs in uniform." In the same speech he said: "If the mines are taken under Federal control we will make it so hot for the government that it will not be able to any troops to France." Referring to his interview recently with Governor Campbell, of Arizona, Little said that he used these words: "Governor, I don't give a d—what your country is fighting for 1 am fighting for the solidarity of labor." Last Friday night at Finn Hall boasted, "In a nine workers union, Little said, 'A city ordinance is simply a piece of paper that can be torn up. The same can be said of the Constitution of the United States" HAYWOOD DEEPLY GRIEVED BY DEATH OF LITTLE CHICAGO, August 1.—Frank Little, who was lynched early to day at Butte, Mont., had been identified with the Industrial Workers of the World since 1906. His home was in Fresno, Cal., with thirty-eight years old and single. Word of his death was received with emotion by W. D. Haywood, secretary of the national organization of the I. W. W. "Frank Little was an earnest, active advocate of the interests of the working classes," said Mr. Haywood. "I regret to begin to say how deeply I regret to die." In a recent trip from Phoenix 'xo to Globe, Ariz., Little broke a leg and had not fully recovered from the injury. THREATEN TO TAKE LAW INTO THEIR OWN HANDS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, August 1.—Frank Little, the I. W. W. organizer, lynched to-day at Butte, telegraphed Governor Campbell, of Arizona, from here July 17 as follows, regarding the deportation from that State of members of the I. W. W.: Understand that the mine owners must take same action at Globe and Miami as was taken at Biscoe. The members of the I. W. W. is getting tired of the laxness of the capitalistic class and will no longer stand for such action. If you, as Governor, cannot uphold the law, we will take same into our own hands. Will you act or must we?" In reply Governor Campbell said he felt sure no deportations could occur with the Federal troops stationed in the district, and that he was using his best efforts to protect rights of all citizens. Concluding, he said: I resent your diploqual and untimely threats in view of my earnest efforts to bring law and order and such forces as will maintain same, and, further like behavior on your part will be punished to the full extent of my authority. SHRINERS TO HOLD CON- CLAVE. WILL GATHER FOR 19TH ANNUAL SESSION AT DETROIT NEXT WEEK. Detroit, Mich. August 2.—Dusty travelers of the desert will water their camps in Detroit next Monday and Tuesday, while the eighteenth annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Sarine is being held here. The Daughters of Isis will also meet. The auditorium of the Wayne Count Museum Association will be the meeting place while the Daughters of Isis will hold forth at the second Baptist Church. Following the opening, next Monday, Imperial Potentate Clarence Dunlop, of Indianapolis, will deliver his annual address. The imperial recorder, Levi Williams, and the imperial recorder, Charles D. Freeman, will their annual reports. The daughters of his will be received at noon. The annual body of officers will take place Tuesday and will follow. A number of social features have been arranged for the delegates by Maracell Temple, the hosts for the session. Baltimore, Md., August 2.—With over $5,000 just raised in a big rally, Bethol A. M. E. Church is endeavoring to secure $2,000 more within the next 30 days. The latter sum will secure a grant from some Baltimore whites. The $15,000 will be applied to the mortgage debt of $75,000. The Rev. W. Sampson Brooks is pastor of the church. Thomas H. R. Clarke, of Washington; the Reva, G. F. Bragg, L. G. Jordan and Ernst Lyon were among the speakers at the celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Liberia, held at John Wesley M. E. Church, Thursday evening of last week. The celebration was arranged by Dr Lyon, who is the Liberian consul general to this country. John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American, has returned from a combined business and vacation trip to Philadelphia, New York and Sea Isle, N. J. DO YOU KNOW HER? Five dollars reward for any information concerning the whereabouts of Elsie R. Johnson, colored, formerly of Winchester, Mass. Last heard from, Sept. 11, 1916, then working for a lady, by the name of Mrs. A. B. Sloane, 174 W. 79th Street, New York. THE PLANET Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SATURDAY .....August 4, 1917 The dry people have split. Well, the sun has always been noted for splitting dry boards. Everybody seems to have become impregnated with the doctrine of deception. The people, like some women, idolize a deceiver. Be polite and obliging, colored men. If you can better your condition by staying in the South, now that so many of your people have gone North, do so. There is no law against your thinking what you please about the government at Washington, but there is a law against your putting your thoughts in a word form. The best way to do is to tell your troubles to God, but go into your closet and shut the door while so doing also some one else than God may hear you and arrest you when you come out. THE SILENT PARADES. We don't know who thought out the idea of the silent parade staged by the colored people of New York last Saturday, when anywhere from five to ten thousand of them marched down Fifth Avenue in solemn protest against the East St. Louis massacre. It was admirably handled from start to finish and it must have had its effect. It may be that the idea was borrowed from the suffragettes. It would not be a bad idea to this plan out in other sections of the country. The people in that parade did not speak, but their banners did. It may be that this divided race of ours will yet come together to the extent of stop fighting among themselves and to the extent of "turning their guns upon the enemy." We are having a hard time of it, but God is raising up white friends for us. We should prove ourselves worthy of their friendship. We must work out our own salvation and our organizations must take charge of the rising generation when it is born and train it along the paths of honor and rectitude from the cradle to the point of self-support and righteous living. THE CLOUD UPON THE HORIZON It is difficult to understand just what all of this present agitation means in favor of war, the destruction of human life. A person who talked peace a few years ago was regarded as a public benefactor. A person who talks peace now is regarded as disloyal and suspected of being in league with the enemies of the government. What does all of this drafting of men mean? Why is it that the flower of American manhood is being forced into military camps? Can it be on account of the present war with Germany or has it a deeper significance? In this connection, it may be said that the dark cloud upon our present horizon is not the German Empire or that of any of her allies. The Yellow Man in the Far East is casting a shadow over this continent from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The friction caused by the color line and the racial discrimination on the Pacific Coast is the cause of the unrest in the Japanese Empire. Japan is becoming immensely wealthy as the result of the war between the great nations of Europe. Her man-power is not being utilized in the contest and she is using it to the extent of increasing its efficiency. She has been in an open and active alliance with Great Britain. The good offices of that great empire have been used to promote peace between Japan and the United States. But the Central Powers have admitted hopelessly crippled Great Britain, and the strongest nation, or rather aggregation of nations on earth has turned to the United States for help and succor, exclaiming in the language of Shakespeare's creation. "Save me Cassius, or I perish!" When this "naving act" has been accomplished, what will be the condition of the United States and what will be the condition of Japan? A few years ago, Japan was fighting Russia. Now Japan is in a strong alliance with Russia and is furnishing it with the munitions of war 16 combat the onward march of the German combine. Gauged from any angle, and viewed from any standpoint, Great Britain and France will be practically helpless to start another contest, win or lose in the one now pending. Should Japan make demands upon the United States this country must stand alone in meeting the issue. Japan will have money, a navy and an army second to none in the civilized world. No one knows this better than that remarkable statesman at Oyster Bay, New York. He sent the fleet of this country to "visit" Japan many years ago. Some people think that the million or so dollars expended upon the occasion of this visit was more than a benefit by the many more millions it saved in keeping us out of a war with the great Mikado. The Japanese are looking at the Philippine Islands and they aspire to be a world power. The humiliation of the United States by even a partial defeat in war of this country would cause this dream to be realized. Are we preparing to fight Germany or Japan, or are we getting ready to be prepared for any emergency in the premises? No one knows, but it would be well for those people who like to speculate upon future happenings to watch the reports as they come through the fine mesh screen of the censor and see that this mammoth preparation may portend greater results in the future than now appear upon the surface. Is there any possibility of our going to war with Japan? A PECULIAR CASE. A white man in Newport News, Va. wrote an order to a Washington whiskey house ordering whiskey for a friend. The Supreme Court has sustained the conviction of this white man and under the decree of the court, he must pay a fine and go to jail. Who believes that this white man has committed a crime? Such a law is a disgrace to the statute books of Virginia. It is forcing respectable people in jail, while thieves walk unarmed on the outside. It tends to make incarceration in jail respectable. It is God's way of bringing about retribution. Many innocent colored people have been disgraced in the same way. Now it is the white man's turn. Look at it from any angle, "the same measure ye mote, the same shall be measured to you again." This white man has no business in fall for such an offense. We were opposed to punishing colored men in this way and we are equally opposed to punishing white men by the same method. This form of fanatacism will do the cause of temperance more harm than good. It makes honest men enemies of society and it drives deep into the very soul of one proud of his innocence, a spirit of revengfulness against organized society that would so needlessly humiliate and oppress him. We are living in the age of "little men." Let us pray God that the statesmen who are "in hiding" may come forth and relieve the people of their present embarrassments. A DISTINCTION WITH A DIFFERENCE. There was a vast difference between the riot at Chester, Pennsylvania and the massacre at East St. Louis, Illinois. Colored people in Pennsylvania were armed and fired from the windows of their houses, while the colored people of East St. Louis, Missouri ran like sheep and pleaded with the lawless elements for mercy, which to them was denied. In Chester, Pennsylvania, for every colored man killed, a white hoodlum went the same way and as a result not more than five deaths have been reported and about two score injured, most of the latter being white, who had refused to obey the police-officers sent to guell the disturbance. In East St. Louis, anywhere from one hundred to three hundred colored people were killed and many of them being burned alive in their own houses, from which houses they did not dare to flee and hundreds more were injured, while all of their earthly belongings were destroyed. Their only crime was that they were seeking work. They belonged to the industrious class in contravention to the worthless, loafing contingent that has disgraced the Southland and that now infests the streets in the Northern clime. The moral of this is that when the authorities find that the killing of black men will be accompanied with the killing of white ones, a way will be found to preserve order. We are glad to note the attitude of the colored people of Chester, Pennsylvania. We refer to the respectable elements. The disreputable elements have no use for firearms except to break the THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA law. The respectable colored elements have use for them to preserve the law. The best time to "cool off" a would-be lyncher is when he is bont upon his murderous mission. Grand juries cannot find them after the metee is over and accordingly cannot indict them. When they are lying in a gutter with a bullet hole in their anatomy, the task is easy and others are deterred from doing the same thing. The attitude of the colored people of Chester, Pennsylvania was all right. If other communities in the North will follow their example, organized white labor and disorganized white labor for that matter, will think three times and possibly double that number of times, before staging another massacre of the kind that disgraced the United States of America at East St. Louis, Illinois. LYNCHING A LABOR AGITATOR Lawlessness begets lawlessness. Those who appeal to the sword shall perish by the sword. We thought of these axioms when we read of the lynching of Frank Little, the Industrial Workers of the World agitator, at Butte, Montana. The colored people were massacred at East St. Louis with the tact approval of some of the leaders of this great labor organization. The appeal to law in their behalf awakened derision in some quarters. Now the same lawlessness that has run riot for a decade in the Southern States and for ten years in the Northern ones is reacting upon the very same class of people that had previously added, abetted and condoned it. We cannot understand how Frank Little could have permitted himself to be strung up like dumb cattle and that he did not make a fight for his life. It must have been that he felt secure in the midst of friends. It may be too, that he did not believe that personal harm would come to him as a result of this virtual midnight removal. So far as we are concerned, we are opposed to this kind of treatment of Little or any one else. The spectre of the horrible crime in Illinois is reflected by the horrible murder of Frank Little in Montana. The former is worse than the latter and certainly, an advocate of lawlessness in the one State should not complain about the lawlessness in the other State, even though he himself was the victim. THE TROUBLE IN DANVILLE. We have read with interest the account of the trouble in Danville, Va. and it seems to us to be a case of "much ado about nothing." An irresponsible colored youngster made an intemperate remark, probably in a jocular manner and a body of soldiers, presumed to be mustered into the service of the United States to preserve order, proceeded to make "a rough house" and started to drown other colored men who had absolutely nothing to do with the affair. Howard Grasty had not committed any crime by what he said. But this was taken as an excuse to endanger the lives of the colored people of Danville and those of some of the white people for that matter. The city of Danville has not very long since recovered from the massacre that occurred there many years ago. There is no reason to have it recur again. The white toughs, who had been mustered into the service were worse than the person they attempted to punish. They were bent on committing murder. The better class of colored people and the better class of white people must co-operate to keep these elements under control. There are some of the best white people in the country right in Danville. There are hundreds of them, who would go to any length to help deserving colored friends that they have learned to like so well. Let them see to it that this happening, which has been spread broadcast over the country shall not be utilized to arouse racial antipathy in its worst form in that community. Colored people would do well to think more and talk less and above all make friends with the better class of white people. These are peculiar times now. These are times when white men can barely secure their rights in the courts of the land at the hands of the legislators being sent to Richmond to control the affairs of State. All things will come right after a while and in the meantime, let us not weary in well-doing. Mayor Harry Wooding is a friend to the people of Danville regardless of color. What he did in this case was a stroke of diplomacy, done to appease the passions of the thoughtless. Let us co-operate with him. It is a good ridance to that community that the high-spirited soldiers are gone. Before they come back porch, some black trooper may have rescued them from dangerous situations and they may have drunk from the same canteen upon the shell-swep battlefields of far-away France. Life is too short for such misunderstandings. Colored men, do like the married man does. Speak like the married man spoke when some one advised him to go contrary to the wishes of his wife. He replied, "I have got to live with that woman." So it is, colored folks. We have got to live with these white folks. Let us have peace, even in Danville, Virginia. CHESTER'S NEGRO SECTION. IS INVaded. WHITES DRIVEN OUT BY POLICE AFTER 100 SHOTS ARE FIRED. Chester, Pa., July 29.—With the exception of a brief period this morning, when a score of whites in automobiles invaded the Negro section with the announced intention of "cleaning it up," Chester was quiet throughout the day. More than 100 shots were fired by the invading party, but so far as could be learned no one was injured. Numerous window glasses in the homes of Negroes were shattered, however, before the police arrived and drove the white men out of the district. No arrests were made. Police traffic was resumed today, and the guard number of persons were on the streets. Policemen and deputy sheriffs kept the crowds moving, while the Negro district was roped off and white persons were forbidden to enter. It was announced tennight that saisons and places of amusement, which have been closed since the race troubles assumed alarming proportions Wednesday night, would be open to morrow. Five persons have lost their lives in the riots, scores have been injured, and more than 50 are held under heavy ball on charges of inciting to riot. RACE RIOTS START ANEW AT CHESTER, PA Colored Man Is Beaten Insensible Others Shot - Scores Arrested Chester, Pa., July 27.—Although a force of nearly two hundred armed guards, including local and State police and volunteer deputies, were patrolling the city, a mob of several thousand men and boys renewed race rioting here tonight. Shortly after dark the rioters got beyond control and beat a Negro insensible before he could be rescued by the police. The authorities, who policed the situation was under control, were taken by arm when the rioters first appeared large numbers in the central section of the city. All colored residents had been coded to remain indoors and the crowds of white men were kept moving. When they attacked tonight's victim, rioting broke out on a large scale for the fourth time this week. Wagonlads of guards held ready for trouble were rushed to the scene of the disorder and the mob was driven back to a point of revolvers and riffles. After a scene of revolvers and riffles were cleared, but not before dozens of white men had been knocked unconscious with riot sticks. Frank Meadows, a Negro, who was shot at noon today, was reported to be near death in the city hospital. Two other colored men, fired on at the same time, are also in a serious condition. Sheriff Heyburn issued a proclamation tonight forbidding all citizens to congregate on the streets and ordering every one indoors after 9 p. m., except those whose business made them unable to be on the streets. All saloons and places of amusement were ordered closed indefinitely. CHESTER IS SCENE OF SERIOUS RISING. Chester, Pa., July 26—Race rioting broke out here tonight and as a result two men are dead, three fatally wounded and twelve others are in hospitals with more or less serious injuries. The rioting took place in the heart of the town and the police were unable to curb the mobs. The dead are Joseph McCann, white, twenty-eight, unidentified Negro. Race rioting broke out here two weeks ago after two Negroes had attacked a white couple, taking a girl away from her escort. There had been scattered fights between whites and Negroes ever since. Today the rioting began to take on a serious aspect. Throughout the afternoon there was fighting in various parts of the city. Then at 7 o'clock this evening, a much of white men started to chase two Negroes down Howell street. The chase continued for several blocks, the body of a Negro turned, drew a revolver and fired. The bullet pierced McCann's heart and he dropped dead. The Negro resumed his flight, pursued by the mob. He dashed into a two-story shack below Howell street and started firing at his pursuers from a window. Two state constables and eight policemen drove the crowd back from the house and ordered Lucas to come out. He fired on them and they sought cover. Finally they set fire to the house and throw flaming brands in through a window. The fire spread quickly and Lucas jumped from a second story window. He was caught. N. A. A. C- P. TO PUSH RIOT CASE When the first troubles in East St. Louis became public late in May, the N. A. A. C. P. recognized that this was something of the utmost importance. East St. Louis is one of the great centers wither the migration of at least a quarter of a million Negroes has set. It was therefore of the utmost importance to understand any troubles that might arise and to ward off the strong interest that the Negro people South and North had in bringing Negro migration and discouraging the emancipation of the black serf. Before however, our representative could get to East St, Louis, the terrible bit of July 2, had taken place. A hundred or more Negroes, were killed, scores of homes and properly destroyed, and six thousand refugees crossed the bridge into St. Louis. The St. Louis Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. immediately began relief work. Our members, prominent in professions and in business, for nearly ten years were the succor of the victims. A mass meeting was called and a special Finance committee appointed. Contributions came from as far as Kansas City and Chicago and some $400 or $500 was immediately collected. The Association worked in conjunction with the white Red Cross and with other colored individuals in the city. The Lodging House was opened and hundreds of individuals' homes. Immediate steps were taken to prepare legal cases against the city and county. The Legal Committee of the Association held open doors and hundreds of declarations of losses from the attacks. Dr. W. P. Curtis and others gave much time to the wounds of the victims. From the National Office, Dr. Du Bols was sent to make a thorough study of the situation, and Miss Martha Gruenning to inquire into the attacks of the employers and labor molts. Dr. Du Bois organized a force of twenty-five volunteer workers and five paid workers. Chancellor Lloyd of the Knights of Pythias kindly donated the parlor of the Pythium Hall, and Dr. Curtis donated an office on Market Street. Clerks were installed and the stories of nearly two hundred statutes carefully taken down. Detailed statistics were collected in the dew of the refugees were also compiled. Visits were made to the various sections of East St. Louis and to the colored settlements or Brooklyn and National City. Several meetings of the executive committee of the Branch were held and one mass meeting of citizens which overflowed the beautiful Presbyterian church on Pino Street. Every effort was made to cooperate with churches and other organizations in touch with leading white citizens like Ex-Secretary Nage] and Mr. C. M. Hubbard and Miss Pullam of the Red Cross. The Chicago Branch contributed $200 to the relief funds and, also, under Judge Brown, is preparing to give legal aid to the prosecution of the county and city. It will be remembered that Illinois has two statutes which bear upon this riot first an "Act to indemnify the owners of property for damages caused by mobs and riot," passed in 1887, and the other, an "Act to indemnify the owners of property for damages caused by mobs and riot," passed in 1905. The Association, through its National Office and through the Chicago and St. Louis Branches, proposes to leave no stone unturned to bring to justice the guilty perpetrators of the East St. Louis outrage. The St. Louis Branch in still active, the investigations of the National Office are proceeding, and the Washington Branch is pushing the resolutions for investigation introduced by Congressmen Dyer and Dallington and Sonator Sharer. All members and friends of the race are invited to attend the congressmen demanding passage of those resolutions which are H. J. Res. 118, H. J. Res. 124, and S. Con. Res. 10. Detailed stories of the truth about East St. Louis will appear shortly in various magazines and in the Crisis. Persons who are convinced by our experience in East St. Louis and elsewhere that a national fighting body of this sort is absolutely indispensable are urged to join the Association and to contribute to our Anti-Lynching Mob-Mob-Violence Fund. A check for $100 has been received from the Knights of the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois, and other contributions have been sent to various organizations and individuals, literature and information may be had by writing to James W. Johnson, Acting Secretary, Room 615, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. No Typographical ErrorGetsby Our Proof Room. A The care shown in reading proof is characteristic of the care devoted to all phases of our work. RELIABLE LODGING HOUSES 1340-41-42-43 & 49, POPLAR ST. PHILADELHA, PA. OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT. Select Help Furnished—We Furnish Employment to All Classes— Colored and White. LABOR AGITATOR STRUNG U BY MOB. FRANK H. LITTLE, LEADER OF I W. W., VICIUS LYNCHING PARTY. OTHERS ARE THREATENED MAN WHO CALLED SOLDIERS "SCABS IN UNIFORM" PAYS DEATH PENALTY. BUTTLE, MONT., August 1.—Martial law will be declared before to-morrow morning it was indicated to night, following a day of excitement as a result of the lynching by a party of masked men, of Frank H. Littie, Industrial Worker of the World leader. The city has been shut up tight to night. Every saloon and restaurant is dark. Even in person in the city has on warned by the authorities to stay inrocks. Windows are closed and shuttered. Armed police and vigilantes are patrolling the streets. Other Industrial Workers of the World agitators have applied for protection. Little was taken from his room in the Stoele Block., adjoining the I. W. headquarters at Sinn Hall, before dawn this morning, by a party of armed and masked men. He was on an automobile and taken to the Mitchells bridge, in the outskirts of the city. After desperate struggle a rope was thrown around his neck and he was thrown over the side of the bridge. His body, clothed only in the under wear in which he slept, was discovered late in the morning by a searching party after his absence from his room was disclosed. Tremendous excitement followed. BODY IS CUT DOWN BY CHIEF OF POLICE. The body was cut down at 8 A.M. by the chief of police, Jerry Murphy, who identified it. Little, in a recent speech here referred to United States troops as "Uncle Sam's scabs in uniform." Since his arrival in Butte recently from Globe, Ariz., Little had made a number of speeches to strikers in which he attacked the government and urged the men to shut down the mines of the Butto district. His record was under investigation by the federal authorities. TOOK LEADING PART IN LABOR TROUBLES Little took a leading part in recent labor troubles in Arizona. He wrote Governor Campbell, of Arizona, from Salt Lake, protesting against the deportation of I. W. w. members from Bisbee. Governor Campbell replied that he resented his interference and his presence. Little was understood to have a confidant, William D. Haywood, secretary of the I. W. w. national organization, and was regarded here as one of Haywood's confidential agents. Little was a cripple, but activo and a forceful speaker. On Little's body was a card bearing the name and last warning. Others were apples. Little was taken out of the building in which he lodged by a party of masked men who took him away in an automobile. He was not given time to dress. The building is near the Flun Hall, which is headquarters for the new metal肌 works union, and recently called a strike of miners in which was frequently addressed by Little. The card found on Little's body when he was cut down was pinned to the underclothing on his right thigh. It bore in red crayon letters the inscription: "Others take notice. First and last warning. 3-7-77. L. D. C. S. W. T." A circle was about the letter "L." The letters were inscribed with a lead pencil. The figures "3-7-77" are the old sign of the vigilantes in Montana. The custom of the vigilantes was to send three warnings to a marked man the third and last being written in red. SIX MASKED MEN TAKE HIM FROM HOTEL. Six masked men in an automobile drove up to the front of Little's hotel at 5 minutes after 3 o'clock. One stood upon the sidewalk in front of the rooming-house. The others entered. The men quickly broke into room No. 30 on the ground floor. Light fire on an electric torch showed them the room was unoccupied. Mrs. Nora Byrne, owner of the hotel, who was awakened by the noise, occupied an adjoining room at the front of the building. "Some mistake here," she heard a voice say. Then she heard the man move to the door of her room, which they pushed slightly open Mrs. Byrne sprang to the door and held it. "Wait until I get my clothes on," she said. Then she asked who they were and what they wanted. "We are officers and we want Frank Little," she was told. Mrs. Byrne hastily dressed; again went to the door and opened it. The door The leader of the masked mon poked a revolver, into the opening. "Where is Frank Little?" he asked. "He is in room No. 32," answered Mrs. Byrne. The men ran down the hall and tried the door to that room. Then one of them gave it a kick that broke the lock and they entered. Mrs. Byrne said she heard them coming from the room and saw them half lead and half carry Little across the sidewalk and push him into a motor car. BODY FOUND HANGING FROM RAILROAD, TRESTLE The body was found hanging on the north side of the railroad trestle. The ties on the trestle were about fourteen feet above the roadway. Little's feet were about five feet from the ground. On the back of his head was a bloody mark. The coroner could not determine whether the mark was a gunshot wound or an abrasion from a blow. An autopsy was ordered held later today. Little's only his underclothing when taken from his underwear. He is not known to have made any outfit or demanded any explanation. Little began to make speeches on the day of his arrival in Butte three weeks ago. On July 19 before a massmeeting of miners Little referred to the United States soldiers as "Uncle Sam's scabs in uniform.' In the same speech he said: "If the mines are : under Federal control we will make it not for the government that it will not be able to send any troops to France." Referring in another address to his interview recently with Governor Campbell, of Arizona, Little said that he used these words: "Governor, I don't give a d—what your country is fighting for I am fighting for the solidarity of labor." He lighted at Finn Hall before the initial orkissers union, Little said: "A city ordinance is simply a piece of paper which can turn up. The same can be said of the Constitution of the United States" HAYWOOD DEEPLY GRIEVED BY DEATH OF LITTLE CHICAGO, August I.-Frank Little, who was lynched early to day at Butte, Mont., had been identified with the Industrial Workers of the World since 1906. His home was in Fresno, Cal. He was thirty-eight years old and single. Word of his death was received with emotion by W. D. Haywood, secretary of the national organization of the I. W. W. "Frank Little was an earnest, active advocate of the interests of the working classes," said Mr. Haywood, "I cannot begin to say how deeply I regret his death death." In a recent trip from Phonkin to Globe, Ariz. Little broke a leg and had not fully recovered from the injury. THREATEN TO TAKE LAW INTO THIRIOR HANDS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, August 1.—Frank Little, the I. W. W. organizer, lynched to-day at Butte, foliaged Governor Campbell, of Arizona, from here July 17 as follows, regarding the deportation from that State of members of the I. W. W.: "Understand that the mine owners must take same action at Globe and Mindell as was taken at Biscoe. The members of the I. W. W. is getting fired of the hawnessess of the capitalistic class and I will longer stand for such action. If you as Governor, cannot uphold the law, will take same into our own hands. Will you act or must we?" In reply Governor Campbell said he felt sure no deportations could occur with the Federal troops stationed in the district, and that he was using his best efforts to protect rights of all citizens. Concluding, he said: "Present your dulloy and untimely in show of my earnest efforts to bring to order and order and such forces as will maintain same, and, further like behavior on your part will be punished to the full extent of my authority. SHRINERS TO HOLD CON- CLAVE. WILL GATHER FOR 19TH ANNUAL SESSION AT DETROIT NEXT WEEK. Detroit, Mich. August 2—Dusty travelers of the desert will water their camels in the Oasis Desert next Monday and Tuesday, while the mid- teenth annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Sarine is being held here. The Daughters of Isis will also meet. The auditorium of the Wayne Count Museum Association will be the meeting place, while the Daughters of Isis will hold forth at the Second Baptist Church. Following the opening, next Monday, Imperial Potentate Clarence Dunlop, of Indianapolis, will deliver his annual address. The imperial recorder, Loyl Williams, and the imperial recorder, Charles D. Freeman, will their annual reports. The Daughters of his will be received at noon. The annual election of officers will take place Tuesday and will follow. A number of social features have been arranged for the delegates by Maracel Temple, the hosts for the session. Baltimore, Md., August 2.—With over $5,000 just raised in a big rally, Bethel A. M. E. Church is endowing to secure $2,000 more within the next 30 days. The latter sum will secure a grant of $2,000 some Baltimore whites. The $15,000 will be applied to the mortgage debt of $75,000. The Rev. W. Sampson Brooks is pastor of the church. Thomas H. R. Clarke, of Washington; the Revs. G. F. Bragg, L. G. Jordan and Ernest Lyon were among the speakers at the celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Liberia, held at John Wesley M. E. Church, Thursday evening of last week. The celebration was arranged by Dr Lyon, who is the Liberian consul general to this country. John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American, has returned from a combined business and vacation trip to Philadelphia, New York and Sea Isle, N. J. DO YOU KNOW HER? Five dollars reward for any information concerning the whereabouts of Elsie R. Johnson, colored, formerly of Winchester, Mass. Last heard from, Sept. 11, 1916, then working for a lady, by the name of Mrs. A. B. Sloane, 174 W. 79th Street, New York. Address Box 73—I—R4, Washington Park, Richmond, Va. THE YACHT ALLIES STRIKE IN FLANDERS Start Drive and Reach German Third Line. Most of Foe's Defenses Were Taken by Storm Amid Fiercest Curtains Fire of the War. The long expected Anglo-French attack was commenced on a wide front north of the river Lys in Flanders. According to General Sir Douglas Halg, the British commander, satisfactory progress has been made at all points and a considerable number of prisoners taken from the Germans. The official statement from British headquarters in France reports the capture by the entente allies of the following villages: La Bassee Village, Steenstracte, Blxschoote, Verlorhoek, Frenzberg, Saint Julian, Pilknik, Hooge, Westhoek and Hollebeke, and more than 3500 prisoners. The attack was made on the now front gained after the capture of the Messines ridge, which was a preliminary to this latest move. Artillery preparations for the attack which lasted three weeks, were as violent and extensive as ever have been made in the war. The fighting in the air also has been on an unprecedented scale. The guns which had been at work along the whole British front with only a few short lulls, thus keeping the Germans ignorant of the exact spot of the moment of the coming attack, were redoubled Sunday, since which time the roar, which on some occasions could be heard in London (120 miles away), has been incessant. Despatches received in London from Holland said that never before had such a violent bombardment been heard as that during the past twenty-four hours. The sound came apparently from the direction of Ypres. The text of the British statement announcing that an offensive had been "unached, says: "In conjunction with the French troops operating on our left, we attacked on a wide front north of the river Lys. The allied troops have captured the first objectives on the whole front attacked, and are reported to be making satisfactory progress at all points. Considerable numbers of prisoners already have been captured." Three lines of German trenches in Flanders have been captured by the British forces. Most of the points stormed were between Boesinghe and Warneton (distance of about thirteen miles). Later it was reported that the Germans were counter attacking at the point of junction of the French and British forces. The French, who attacked on the difficult territory between Dixmude and a point near Boesinghe, forced their way across the marsh and captured the first two German lines. With a few exceptions, the entente allies accomplished all they had planned for the first day of this battle in Flanders. The casualties of the French and British were surprisingly light. Six Bavarian divisions (about 90,000 men), were withdrawn and replaced as they were demoralized by the inferno of fire. At one point the British charged through their own barrage fire to prevent the escape of fleeing Germans. The French forces made a successful attack against the German positions along a 1500 yard front at La Royeys and west of Epine de Chevregny, on the Alsane. The French official statement so announces. A German counter attack was crushed. The French took 167 prisoners, including two officers and fifteen noncommissioned officers belonging to three regiments. The artillery and infantry, the statement adds, were active in the Corny-Hurtebise sector. "An attack delivered by us on a front of 1500 yards south of La Royey and west of Epin de Shevregny resulted in complete success," the statement says. "We reached all our objectives and we broke a German counter attack." German Call All Men Flt to be at Front The shortage of Germans of military are for office work and continued deportation of Belgians are reported as prevailing in the city of Ghent, Belgium, in despatches to the state department. All Germans fit for military service have been taken from the bureau and replaced by old men, or those unfit. Belgians are still being deported regularly. Spain Interns Teuton U-Boat. The German submarine UB-23 anchored in the harbor at Corunna. Spain. She entered the roadstone with only her periscope out of the water. The submarine had been gor- ly damaged. The commander and crew refused to tell the cause of th accident. The boat anchored beside the German interned ship Belgrane. British Casualties 71,832. British casualties in all theatres of military operations published during the month of July total 71,832 officers and men. The officers killed, wounded or missing total 2503, while the men number 69,329. A man is painting a large star on a wall. Photo by American Press Association. The star is the distinguishing mark for the United States war planes. The picture shows one belly painted on a machine which, in the past, thousands of others soon to be built, is destined to become one of the "eyes" of Uncle Sam's soldiers in France. I. W. W. THREATEN STRIKE Tell President 250,000 Will Quit Unless Deported Arizona Men Are Returned. Miners, harvest hands and lumbermen of the middle west threaten to go on a sympathetic strike unless the deported Industrial Workers of the World are returned to their homes in the Warren district of Arizona. A telegram voicing the intention of a walkout of more than a quarter of a million men was sent from Chicago to President Wilson by W. D. Haywood, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World. The message said miners in Michigan had begun a general strike; that Minnesota miners would follow, and that harvest hands in North and South Dakota would fall into line unless the men were returned. The move on the part of Mr. Haywood was the result of the summary dismissal from Bisbee, Ariz., of his attorney, Fred H. Moore. Suspension of harvest work, I. W. W. leaders declared, would mean the loss of thousands of dollars to the farmers, and inactivity in the mines would prove a serious impediment to munition manufacturers. U. S. STEEL BREAKS RECORD Corporation Earned $154,498,000 Dur ing the Last Quarter The United States Steel corporation reported for the quarter ended June 30 last net earnings of $90,579,204, compared with $113,121,018 in the previous quarter. $105,963,347 in the three months ended December 30. $85,817,067 in the quarter ended September 30 last. $81,126,084 in the three months ended June 30, 1916. In the earnings an allowance is made of $63,918,872 for war income and excess profit taxes which would have brought the total earnings up to $144,498,076, the largest earnings on record for the corporation. The total earnings for the previous quarter were $113,121,018. Directors of the corporation declared the regular quarter dividend of 1¼ per cent on the common stock together with an extra dividend of 3 per cent, the same as the previous quarter. GERMANS SLAY LIEGE FAMI'Y Executed on Unproved Charge. A despatch received by the Wifless Press from Amsterdam says: "The German authorities at Liego arrested, tried and sentenced to death within three days an influential Llege merchant, named Groneret, his wife and their two daughters, aged twenty and fourteen years, on the unproved charge of espionage. "The father and mother were both shot to death in the presence of their daughters. The latter were offered their freedom if they revealed the name of their parents' accomplice. The girls refused, the oldest stating: 'If we speak we might cause fifty people to be killed. We would rather die alone.'" "She was immediately shot. The youngest girl then was tortured and also shot. He Heat Drove Man Insane. Insane by the heat, Elathan Black ledge, fifty-three years, a wealthy former of Upper Saddlerover, near Hacken sack, N. J., ended his life with a shot gun. He placed the muzzle of the weapon against the abdomen and pull ed the trigger with his cane. Rolling Mill Blown Up A rolling mill in the Dupont powder plant at the Hacley Yardis two miles north of Wilmington, Del., was blown up. Several thousand pounds of powder exploded. Nobody was injured. Cuba Glives German Ship to U. S. Cuba has turned over to the United States the five German merchant ships seized in Cuban ports when Cuba declared war on Germany. The ships will be made ready for repair and operation. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIBGINIA TEUTONS CROSS RUSSIAN BORDER Invade on 30-Mile Front After Bitter Fighting. ARE MOVING ON CZERNOWITZ Petrograd, on the Other Hand, Declares the Muscovites Are Holding Fast—Deserters and Spies Shot. The Russian forces which made a stand in western Bukowina, says the German general staff statement, were forced to evacuate their Cheremosh line and to retire to the eastward. The announcement adds that in the direction of Czernowitz, the capital of Bukowina, the Austro-German forces have captured Wereneckanka and Sulatyn. In the wooded Carpathian area the Teutons forced the Russians to abandon their positions in the Meste-Canaste sector. The Russian frontier river of Zbrocz has been crossed by the Austro-German troops at many points along a thirty-mile front, in spite of bitter Russian resistance. Turkish troops captured Russian positions near Niwra, on the river Zhoec. in the area of the Bereserk mountain, a German regiment was pressed back south of Cashulhul. Zadezsk has been evacuated by the Russians under heavy pressure. On the right bank, the fortified positions on the right bank of the river Putana northwest of Sovchev, were captured by the Rumanians. Russians Restore Positions North of Ishiatyn, on the Russso- Gallican frontier, the Russians restor- ed their position on the east bank of river Zbrozc, says the Russian war department statement. Austro-German efforts to force a passage across the Zbrozc near Pukil- any and Podlillie were frustrated. The Teuton forces, the statement adds, pressed back the Russians in the region of Dorochous, Zastavna, Uven renzanka and Orochopy. South of the Kimpolung road, on the Rumanian front, the Austro-Germans also pressed back the Russian Ungs. Situation More Hopeful. Between the border of eastern Galicha and the Dulester river the Russian front is still being withdrawn, probably to the frontier. The Austro-Germans have passed by korolowka, which is little more than ten miles from the border. South of the Dulester, Kornlloft's seventh army is showing more right it appears to be the intention of the Russian commander to hold, if possible, Czernowitz, and a broad strip of Buklowa as a defensive belt before Bossarable, one of the chief shavonic granaries. Below Zalcesozyky, on the Dulester near its influence with the upper Sereth, the Germans admit they on countered a "hitter" defense. A despatch to the Times from the headquarters of the Russian southern army says the situation is more hopeful. Panics among the deserters are suppressed ruthlessly. Three divisions of cavalry have taken positions across the whole front of retreat. Deserters are shot. Attempts to spread panic are suppressed by execution. Deserters, spies and agitators who enjoyed complete immunity under the committee system he dead on the highways. A paper printed on the corpses reads: "Here lies a traitor to his country." Red badges and other symbols which accompanied the de moralization have almost disappeared. A despatch to the Post from Petrograd, referring to the Russian retreat in Gallica, says it is conservatively estimated that more than two million troops at one time were marching rear ward. These constituted the eleventh and seventh armies with their re serves. The eighth army, which was largely cavalry, also was retreating, he said. Its position was reported as extremely critical. DEATH OF GENERAL OTIS Publisher of Los Angeles Times Dier at Home of Son In-Law. Somn in Law. General Harrison Gray Otis, president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times, died at home on his son-in-law, Harry Chandler. Death came while General Otis was at the breakfast table. Heart disease was said to have been the cause. Although he had suffered occasions, attacks of illness recently, General Otis had been at his desk in the Times office nearly every day within the last few weeks. 1917 AUGUST 1917 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Pigs Will Destroy Reading Garbage. Councilman William A. Witman, head of the public safety department in Reading, Pa., closed down the city's garbage incinerating plant and announced that he would establish piggies to get rid of the garbage. High cost of coal is given as the reason for the movement. A GENERAL SURVEY OF CRUSH GERMANY THE WAR TO BRING PEACE WEDNESDAY. Russia's armies in Galicia are still in retreat. It bids fair not to end until they reach the line occupied last year before General Brusilloff began his big offensive. The path of the retreat is traced in the German official's statement reporting the occupation of Tarnopol, while down nearer the Dnister their forces are nearing Buczac and still further south have occupied Stanislaw and Nadovna. The last named town is on the coast of Carpathinas. The inherent strength of the entente position in the west has just received a fresh illustration on the Alsne front. Here the French have emerged victor in a long-drawn out struggle for possession of the important high ground in the Craonne region. THURSDAY. Details of the Russian retreat in eastern Galicia do not tend to minimize the seriousness of the situation. Special despatches say that the losses in heavy artillery will be tremendous. They express doubt as to ability of the infantry of the eighth army to make good its retreat. There is still an absence of assurances that the commanders have succeeded in getting their refractory troops in hand. The German attacks in the Alsine region were resumed, a powerful attack being delivered on a front of nearly two miles near the easterly end of the Chemin-des-Dames, between Hurtebise and La Bovelle. FRIDAY. The Teuton thrust into the disorganized Russian dines in eastern Galicia has widened. It extends now southeastward toward the Bukovina border. It has resulted in the capture of Kolomea, on the railroad to Czernowitz. Berlin mentions the Austro-German advance both north and south of the Dulester as "rapid," and this it appears to be, although there has been somewhat of a slackening in the pace of the Russian retrograde movement to the northward of the river. Along the British front in Belgium the artillery continues its extremely violent activity. Infantrymen are being sent into action, although not as yet on a large scale. The chief incident of the infantry fighting occurred west of Warneton, where the Germans were driven from La Basseville, the British witt-drawing from the village when the Germans organize a counter thrust. SATURDAY Despatches from abroad announce the landing of another contingent of American troops at a European perch. The Austro-German march through eastern Galicia and towards the Bukina border is going on unchecked. Apparently the Tentonic purpose is to give the retreating Russians no pause until the Austrian territory has been cleared of them. In the west, the crown prince continues the aggressive force, but this sacrifice of troops is gaining no ground of consequence. He met a check on the Alsine front. The attack took in a considerable sector of the Chemitides Dames front. The British report heavy German artillery fire from near the Belgian border to the coast. *Reports from the Russian women's battalion that fought near Smorger recently, say German women were found fighting in the German ranks. Some were taken prisoner.* SUNDAY Having retreated approximately 100 miles from where Kerensky, the iron man of Russia, carried them in his personally conducted drive early in the present month, the Russian army on the center of the line in east Galicia is again on Russian soil on both sides of Husatyl and is still being followed by the forces of the Teutonic allies. Likewise the armies to the north and south continue to fall back before the enemy at a few points only standing to offer a semblance of resistance and then only for short periods of time. Again the French troops fighting in the Alsace region of France have turned in violent counter attacks against the army of the German crown prince, but down an offensive it had been between Hurtebise and La Bovelle and made good gains against it all along the line. Several attacks by the Germans in the Verdun sector, notably between the much-fought-out ground in the region of the Avocourt wood and Hill 304, also were repulsed by General Petain's forces. MONDAY Whatever development may be imponing on the Belgian front, the great artillery battle there has not yet so suited in infantry movements of im portance. This theory that the Germans have been engaged in an effort to mass guns in sufficient numbers to meet the Brit ish rain of fire seems to be borne out by the Berlin statement. The Brittish have been influenced by the effective ness of the German fire to the extent that there was a let up in the intensity of their bombardment, it is declared. The tale from the Russian front continues to be one of continued retrocession on the part of the Russian armies. The Austro-German advance has reached the Buklowina boundary toward the south and is marching through the Suechna valley towards Soletyn. It likewise has penetrated to the eastward of the Moldavia valley Want a Job? U. S. Marines Need Cooks Too many cooks spoil the broth, they say, but Uncle Sam's manne- ers are, in turn, get to get too many cooks for their three weeks. Word has rone out that the U.S. marines need cooks. There's extra money in the job and a rush of applicants is expected. Berlin Government is Menace to Human Liberty—Promises Made to United States to Gain Time. In a speech at Madison Barracks, N. Y., before 1700 members of the officers' reserve corps, Secretary of State Robert Lanshig, emphasizing the peril of German imperialism to the United States and the world, declared his belief that the German people would not cast off the yoke of autocracy "until the physical might of the united democracies of the world has destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany." That, he added, is the only way to restore the nexus of the world. "Were every people on earth able to express their will, there would be no wars of aggression," he said, "and if there were no wars of aggression, there would be no wars, and lasting peace would come to this earth. The only way that a people can express their will is through democratic situations. Therefore, when the world is made safe for democracy, when that great principle prevails, universal peace will be an accomplished fact. "No nation of people will be fit more than the United States when that time comes. But it has not yet come. A great people, ruled in thought and word as well as in deed by the most sinister government of modern times is straining every nerve to supplant democracy by the autocracy which they have been taught to worship. When will the German people awaken to the truth? When will they arise in their might and cast off the yoka and become their own masters? I fear that it will not be until the physical might of the united democracies of the world have destroyed forever the evil ambitions of the military rulers of Germany and liberty triumphs over its arch enemy." Mr. Lansling sought to drive home to the student officers the righteousness of the cause for which they had voluntered to go to France and fight, as sorting that America would win "be cause our cause is the cause of justice and right and of humanity." The immediate cause of our war with Germany—the breaking off her promises as to indiscriminate submarine warfare—has a far deeper meaning, he said, "in meaning which has been growing more evident as the war has progressed and which needed but all thinking of perilty to bring it home to all thinkers of warriors. The evil charactor of the German war is in late bare before the world. We know now that that government is inspired with ambitions which menace human liberty and that to gain its end it does not hesitate to break faith, to violate the most sacred rights, or to perpetrate intolerable acts on humanity. "It needed but the words reported to have been uttered by the German chancellor to complete the picture of the character of his government, when he announced that the only reason why the intensified submarine campaign was delayed until February last war that sufficient submarines could not be built before that time to make the attacks on commerce sufficient. Do you realize that this means, if it means anything, that the promises to refrain from brutal submarine warfare, which Germany had made to the United States, were never intended to be kept that they were only made in order to gain time in which to build more submarines, and that when the time came to act, the German promises were unhesitatingly torn to pieces like other 'scraps of paper.'" Tupal Plant. Announcement was made in Shamokin, Pa., that the former Eagl's Run brewery, owned by Puhrmann Schmidt & Co., was purchased by a syndicate to utilize it for a cider and vinegar plant. Application for the charter will be made to create a stock company with a capitalization of $200,000. The plant will be ready for business next fall. Two Alabama Negroes Lynched Andrew Negroes Lynch. Will and Jesse Powell, negroes, who were arrested on a charge of threatening the life of a white farmer and his negro helper, were taken by a mob from deputies in Lowandee county, near Montgomery, Ala., and lynched to a nearby tree. The trouble is said to have arisen when the negroes brushed against the farmer's horse. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA--FLOUR -- Dull Straight, 11.75&12.25; et; y mills, $14.29 @14.50. FLOUR--Quiet; per barrel $10@11. WHEAT--Nominal. CORN--Firm; No. 2 yellow, $2.30@ 2.32. ATS--Strong; No. 2 white, $4@ 45C. [Picture of a man in a suit]. Photo by American Press Association. Mr. Morris is a Philadelphia and hospitalist at the University of Tennessee. The post has been vacant since the death of Mr. Guthre in Tokyo several months ago. Loaded Transport Rammed. The American transport Saratoga, at anchor waiting sailing orders, was rammed by the in-bound American Steamship Panama at an American Port. The transport was beached in a sliding condition. The Saratoga is a former Ward line ship. The Panama belongs to the Panama Railroad Steamship line. Persons on the Saratoga were taken off in lifeboats or by tugs and other craft, which responded to distress signals. So far as is known no one was injured. A deep hole was stove in the transport's port quarter, extending from below the water line to the rail. The captain of the Panama held the how of his ship tight against the transport, effectually blocking the wound. In this position he kept his vessel until all on board the transport were safe. More than a dozen vessels, including an American cruiser, were in the rescue fleet. Several surrounded the transport after the Panama drew away, and supported her until she reached shallow water, two miles distant. Dollar Falling In Value. $ Dollar Falling in Value. The Gatehouse Announce Gazette, in a financial newsletter. "Not since the war of secession has the American dollar fallen so low. It was quoted here at four francs, 46 continues, while before the war it stood at 5.12. One hundred rubles, which were worth 266 francs before the war, now are quoted at 99 francs. "One hundred marks are worth less than half their value, while 100 Austrian ancens were quoted at 99.8 francs. For the first time in history, the Italian life is worth more than the mark. The steady decline in the value of money began a month ago, and is continuing." Rumanians Shoot Fifty Spies. The German agents have been extremely active among the troops and pennantry of Rumania, advising the Rumanians to follow "the example of the Russian army." During the last week, advices from Rumania say, fifty Germans disguised in Russian uniforms, have been arrested and shot. He Had To. If all men were like a colored porter in Frankfort, newspaper men would find the game an extremely easy one. The porter, who is known to every man and boy in the city, recently was divorced from his first wife and within a few days was married again. A reporter happened in the clerk's office just as he was about taking out his license. "When are you to be married, Frank?" asked the reporter. The porter told him, and the questioning was continued until his wife to be grabbed hold of his arm and whispered, "Don't tell that man all about this." "I've got to," the porter whispered back. "He's a reporter."—Indianapolis News. There's Profit In Growing Herbs. "Particularly pleasant to grow are herbs," says Grace Tabor in the Woman's Home Companion, "and by a little study of their very special market they may be easily turned into pim money. Every butcher who makes his own sausage is a potential customer, and the large picking houses, of course, use large quantities. Chemists, perfumers and pickle factories also require them. Solicit trade if this line is what you think you would like, offering a sample of your wares, just as any manufacturer shows samples of his goods." How to Lubricate a Pocket Knife if It Sticks. Pocket knives naturally come in close contact with the body, and for this reason they become dry and rusty from the heat and perspiration. Necessarily any lubricant must be of some material. A very simple and efficient, as well as cleanly method, is to see a little powdered graphite on the ointts, says the Popular Science Month. The graphite may be obtained from a pencil. After applying it to the blades a few times. Mr. and Mrs. William Lang upon the honour of your presence at the wedding of Elizabeth and Minute Long to Mr. Joseph J. Wood. Let Us Print Your Wedding Stationery Fortress, Silence, Gloom1 The fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul is the gloomiest of bastles. It stands on the bank of the Neva in Petrograd, opposite what was the Winter palace of Russki's masters. It is a vertible temple of silence, such as Carlyle sighed for in vain. Prince Krapotkin, who spent many weary months within its walls, tells how the officers moved about with silent tread. The floor of his cell was covered with felt, and he found that though the walls had the appearance of being paper the paper was only pasted on canvas, behind which was a wire grating packed with layers of felt. Krapotkin measured his cell and found that ten steps from one corner to the other repeated 150 times was two-thirds of a mile. He desired to walk five miles a day and accomplished his task walking rapidly to the corners, but turning slowly to avoid dizziness. The Latchstring Is Out. The saying "The latchstring is out" signifies hospitality. It is a standing invitation to visit the party who uses it. In early times throughout New England and other parts of the country the houses were built of logs, and the door fastenings were simply a wooden latch on the inside of the door, which fell into a notched stick in the doorpost. The simple contrivance was owing to the fact that nails and iron were hard to get. On the inside the latch was lifted by the hand easily, but to lift it from the outside a hole was bored in the door, which was made of slabs, and a string passed through, which was fastened to the latch. By pulling the string the latch was lifted and the door opened. To lock the door the string was drawn inside so that a person on the outside could not use it. ```markdown ``` His Loyalty to Alma Mater. "You say Dibling's allegiance to his alma mater has never wavered." "Never. Dibling has been out of college more than twenty years, and he still borrows money from his college chums exclusively."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Neatness and High Class Work Is the motto in our composing room. 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