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THE RICHMOND PLANET I.O.ST.LUKE HERE Great Meeting at City Au= ditorium= G. Ex. Ruler A.W. Scott Delivers Great Address. Giles B. Jackson in the Limelight Hon. Wm. T. Dabney Wants Colored Folks to Stay Here Mrs. Maggie L. Walker's Concluding Remarks. VOLUME XXXIV, NO. 41 I.O. ST. LU Great Meeting ditorium== G. A. W. Scott Great A. Giles B. Jackson Hon. Wm. T. M. Colored Folks Mrs. Maggie Concluding The Fraternal Night of the Fifthth Anniversary of the Right Worthy Grand Council, Independent Order of St. Luke, at the City Auditorium last Tuesday night was a complete success. About 4,000 anxious people thronged this spacious edifice and Mrs. Maggie L. Walker was the object of unbounded admiration and praise at the hands of those who had a chance to speak their sentiments on this occasion. Grand Chief A. C. Garner presided with that case and grace for which he is noted. One of the most remarkable features of the meeting was the spectacular parade of the two wings of the I. B, P, O. Elks of the World, Capital City Lodge, No. 11 and Williams Lodge, No. 11. THE FLKS'ESCORT They combined with the "J" Lukes and neceded by the Municipal Band, arrived at the City Auditorium about three-quarters of an hour late. Mrs. Walker and her staff were in the parade, too. These Elks formed an escort to Grand Exalted Ruler Armond W. Scott, who had been invited to deliver an address. Thus was had a combination of St. Lukes and Elks and Elks and St. Lukes, a fraternization of a kind never seen in this city before. On the rostrum sat prominent citizens. Here too was the three hundred voice choir under the leadership of Mrs. Syvilla Briggs, with Mrs. Sophia Bemas as pianist. MRS. BRIGGS A STAR Mrs. Briggs has a voice of great flexibility and charming sweetness. The renditions charmed the audience. Prayer was offered by Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church. R W. G. Chief Garner proceeded to introduce Editor John Mitchell Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and President of the Mechanies Savings Bank. Much to his surprise Editor Mitchell had been ashered to a seat at the side of Madame Walker, while Grand Exalted Ruler Scott occupied a seat on the other side. MR. JAMES T. CARTER INTRO DECES SPEAKER He bowed his acknowledgements and when the Madame and the presiding officer insisted, made a few well-chosen remarks congratulating the Order upon its success and paving tribute to the remarkable woman, who had led them so successfully. Mr James T. Carter in well-chosen words, proceeded to introduce Attorney Armand W. Scott, Grand Worthy Exalted Ruler. He paid a tribute to this brilliant orator and in a few moments, Mr. Scott was facing a standing audience, that upon the sound of the gavel had arisen to greet him. A TRIBUTE TO MRS. WALKER He paid a tribute to the prominent citizens of this community and his encomiums to Mrs. Walker elicited much applause. He declared John Mitchell to be one of the brainiest-colored men in the country, while Mrs. Walker had the unique distinction of being the only woman bank president in the world. He launched into a detailed description of the origin of the Masons. Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Elks, concluding with a ringing tribute to those who had accomplished so much good through these ardenes. MUCH GOOD DONE He then told of the great work accomplished by the Order of St. Luke. He concluded his remarks after he had spoken of the valor of the colored people of this country and of their loyalty to the national government. The race had never given birth to a traitor. Mr. Scott was at his best and the address delivered ranked with the most eloquent ever delivered hero. At its conclusion he was congratulated. Chief Garner announced a disap- pointment in the fact that Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President of Girls Training School, District of Columbia was not present. MR. DARNEY'S GREAT PLEA She was to have delivered an address. Col Giles B. Jackson was recognized to introduce Hon. William T. Dabney, Business Manager of the Richmond, Va. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Dabney was much pleased and he announced that he came to deliver a message. He welcomed the delegates to the city and expressed the opinion that the white people of the community were glad to see them here. He then attacked the migratory spirit of some of our people and he declared that the South was the best place for them. RELATIONSHIP FRIENDLY. The relationship between the white and the colored people here was most friendly. He stated that there were less handicaps to colored people in this community than anywhere else. He spoke for some time and incidentally cited Maggie L. Walker, John Mitchell, Jr, and Giles Jackson as being worthy leaders for the colored people to follow. With the naming of Giles Jackson, blessing was heard all over the house and it looked as though the meeting would break up in confusion. HAD EAR OF THE PRESIDENT Mr. Dabney "stuck to his guns" and he declared Giles Jackson was a most worthy citizen respected by the white people and that he was doing great service for his race. He (Continued On Fifth Page.) A Noted Prelate Here Rev. S. W. Smith, D. D., pastor of the great Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, N. Y. and R. W. G. Prelate of the R. W. G. Council, L. O., of St. Luke is in the city attending the brittish anniversary of the Order. Dr. Smith has served in this capacity longer probably than any other person. He will preach all day Sunday at the Fifth Street Baptist Church for Rev. Kitt, whom he succeeded in Yonkers. Mr. Winston Dandridge Passes Away The funeral services of Mr. Winston Dandridge, of Morrison, who departed this Life Wednesday, August 31, were conducted at Rising Mr. Zion Baptist Church by Rev. N. B Brown, assisted by Rev. F. W. Brown of Morrison, Sunday, August 12, 1917. His illness was of a short duration. He is survived by his mother, Martha Dandridge, a wife, one daughter and one brother. Rev. N. B Brown preached a sympathetic sermon, Mr. Dandridge was a devoted husband and a loving father and his many friends feel deeply their loss. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. R. C. Scott officiated as funeral director. The interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Peace to his ashes, rest for his soul. Let Ciphas do your Renting. Office street: 1234567890 street: 1234567890 phone: Raddaddi, 555 Birthday Party Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, parents of Miss Arlane Brown, gave her a delightful birthday party last Thursday night at Cleff Hall, on upper Hull street. A large number of her friends were present and a pleasant evening was spent. Many enjoyed themselves chit-chatting while other tripped the light fantastic too until twelve o'clock. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1917 THE LYNCHER MY PHOTOGRAPHY IS HISTORICALLY MY RECORD IS BROKEN I CANNOT TAKE A STONE BECOME MY HEART WATCHING THE LYNCHER HISTORICALLY MY RECORD IS BROKEN I CANNOT TAKE A STONE The lynching of James Page, by farmers at Lillian, Va., Wednesday, August 15th, was the first outbreak of mob violence in the Old Dominion in 18 years. Cartoon by Mr. George H. Ben Johnson. DON'T HELP DIVIDE THE BAPTISTS. (W. H. Moses, Philadelphia) The regular National Baptist Convention will meet September 5, 1997 at Muskogee, Oklahoma. It is important that we attend in large numbers. Rev. R. H. Boyd and his associated board members have attempted to split the convention and will meet in Atlanta, Ga. in what they call "The Unincorporated National Convention. It is the duty of every true Negro Baptist to discourage official division in the ranks of the Negro Baptists of this country. Differences of opinion and reforms should be fought out in the regular organization. We will need to be together to do the "world work" of Negro Baptists after the world war. As to the merits of the present Baptist controversy the following facts are undebatable: (1) Rev. R. H. Boyd was hired and paid by the National Baptist Con The lynching of James Page, by f of mob violence in the Old Dominion vention to operate its publishing plant. (2) Since the plant has been established Boyd and his associate board members have denied the Convention control over the board of managers and denied the Convention monetary interest or property rights in the plant. (3) The Convention is asking the Court to prevent Boyd and his nine associate board members from usurping its publishing plant. (4) Boyd et al. have attempted to organize another Convention which will protect them in their shameful betrayal of public trust. (5) That "Fake Convention" allowed Boyd and his usurping board to force its name through its president and secretary to a document for the courts in which Boyd et al made "his blood-winked faked convention" tell the Courts that it did not establish the Publishing Board, nor has it any property interest in the publishing plant, of which Boyd is secretary. (6) The regular National Baptist Convention is trying to have the courts settle the point at issue. Boyd and his associates are trying to keep the courts from determining the issue by using the patronage of the "Fake Convention" to fight and drag the case in indefinitely through the courts while the "Combine of Nine" continue to get the denomination's money. (7) Boyd's "Fake Convention" has told the courts, by adopting Boyd's report that it has no publishing board and never has had one. (8) Boyd's "Fake Convention" elected an official publishing board, independent of Boyd's board at Nash- ville and instructed them that they are not expected to enter into litigation to take charge of Boyd's plant and Boyd made it a part of the court record. (29) The regular National Baptist Convention has been compelled to publish and issue another series of Sunday School literature, in order to keep Boyd from using the money from the patronage to fight and defeat the Convention in the courts. (30) Those who continue to patronize that branch of our publishing plant which Boyd is usurping are either willyou or ironically, or ironically for cheap newspaper-boosting, adding and abetting Boyd in this shameful denominational plundering and dividing of the National Baptist family. (31) Scorts and scores of us who have been life-long friends of the Boyds and have fought side by side with them for other denominational reforms have been compelled to abandon him in his present attempt to disrup the Convention and 'get-away' with its publishing plant. (32) Boyd's "Fake Convention" does not stand for a single reform DISGRAED a runers at Lillian, Va., Wednesday, A n in 18 years.—Cartoon by Mr. Geor for which we have fought with respect to the boards being subject to the Convention. Let us not help divide the Baptists by adding and abetting Boyd and his "False Convention." If the majority of Baptists do not desire Dr. Morris they can vote him out. If the Convention needs reforms and forward movement, let us see that it gets them. Let us stand our ground and fight it out as true Baptists should. HOWARD UNIVERSITY TO OPEN August 16, 1917. The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen—We have been informed that there is a rumor going about the country that Howard University will not open for school work in September. You will greatly oblige by telling all of your patrons that the advertisement in your paper is true and bona fide. Howard University will open in September as usual: Professional Departments, October 4, 1917; All other Departments, September 19, 1917; registration days, September 17 and 18. Yours very truly, GEO. W. COOK, Secretary FOR SALE! Destrable homes on good terms Suburban and City- Ready money to loan. BRAGO BROS. & CO., 506 N. Second street. 2t IDEAL SOCIETY TO HOLD FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION The Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society to Hold Annual Session Here. The Convention will open Tuesday morning, September 1 at ten o'clock in Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church. North Third street, between Leigh and Jackson. The session will hold three days. Members of the Order are invited to attend the sessions. Tuesday night at 8:15 will be welcome meeting at which time all members and the public are invited. Splendid addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers. The organization is five years old and has made a splendid record. WANTED—A Good Barber at once! 60 cents on a dollar. Apply to JESSE M. TURNER, 83 N. Main street, Harrisonburg, Va. 44 MY HISTORY TODAY IS HISTORY NO. 13. RECORD IS BROKEN CANNOT THREAD STONE RECORD IS HARBOR WATER FOR VENUE FOR LANDING August 15th, was the first outbreak of H. Ben Johnson. LOTT CAREY DAY. Great Foreign Mission Meeting at the First Baptist Church, Sunday. August 26, 1917. An excellent programme has been arranged for each service. Do not miss this grand treat. This day is set apart to commemorate the life and work of Lott Carey, the pioneer missionary to Africa from this historic church. All are invited to come and enjoy this missionary entertainment, especially those interested in Foreign Mission work. Under the auspices of the Foreign Mission Society, Mrs. L, A, Hope, president: Mrs. E, J, W Johnson, secretary: Mrs. L, G. Lewis, treasurer: Rev. W, T. Johnson, D. D., pastor. Rev. W. H. Skipwith Here Centralia, M. First Baptist Church Rev. H. M. Chapman, pastor.—We are in the midst of our annual revival and have with us that great preacher and singer, Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D., better known as the International preacher and singing evangelist. Men, women and children are being converted every night. Our meetings will continue until August 31st. Sunday night next, by special request Rev. Skipwith will speak from the subject, "Does the Sun Move?" Sunday morning he will speak at Bermuda Hundred. Everybody welcome WAS IT MURDER? Peculiar Conditions-Facts Being Sifted in Colored Girl's Death. The killing of the colored girl Louise Brown, 19 years of age by Vina Clark Sear, white, Thursday morning, August 16, 1917, at 519 N. Fourth street, in this city is still the subject of much comment on the part of the people in the neighborhood. The suspicious circumstances surrounding the case have led to an investigation as to how the girl's death could have taken place under the conditions described by the woman who now admits that she shot and killed her. ATTORNEY MCKENZIE RETAINED Attorney August McKenzie has been retained to investigate the matter and when he announced that more time was needed and this was supplemented by the statement of Attorney T. Gray Haddon, who announced that he had been asked to represent the prosecution, the further consideration was postponed until September 8th, 1917. ATTORNEY HADDON'S ATTITUDE The following report explains its self: At the request of T. Gray Haddon who said that he had been asked to assist in the prosecution and that he had not had time to talk with several of the witnesses for that side, Police Justice Crutchfield today continued until September 8th the case of Mrs Vine Clark Sear girl bride of John A Sewell with 1-2 N. Fourth street charged with fatally shooting Miss Louise Brown, nineteen-year-old colored girl, of 617 Jessie street, employed as domestic by Mrs. S. B Frederick, 517 1-2 N. Fourth street EVIDENCE WANTED Mr. Hadden told the court that he did not wish to appear in the case if convinced it was an accident as the police believe, and for that reason he wished more time in which to question witnesses in order to be better able to form an opinion as to whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Mr. Searl's bond of $5,500 was renewed when the case went over. August McKenzie, colored attorney retained by members of the girl's family, furnished the court with the following list of witnesses: WITNESSES READY William Brown and Mary Harris, 617 Jessie street; Alice Scott, 617 Walter street; James Goldin, 728 12 N. Fourth street; Sarah Carey, 826 E. Leigh street; May Freeman, 816 N. Fourth street. When the case was called several days ago McKenna told the court that he would be able to produce witnesses who could pre- bably show that the shooting was not accidental. ALONE IN ROOM Mrs. Sear and the girl were alone in her hat when the latter was shot through the head with an army revolver used by her husband in the Spanish American war. She claimed that she did not know it was loaded. Corporer Whitfield was so satisfied that it was accidental that he deemed an innocent unnecessary. The same conclusion was reached by Detective, Sergeant Wiley, Patrolman Hank and others who investigated for the police. LEABOUGH—WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Josephine, to Mr. Jesse M Leabaugh. Sunday evening, August 12, 1917, at 6:39 o'clock, in their home, 1411 E. Ross street. Dr W T. Johnson officiated. Reception announced later. BARCROFT—HOWARD Mr. James Howard announces the marriage of his daughter, Miss Margulia Howard, to Mr. D. L. Barefoot, at Mt. Olivet Church, on September 6, 1917, at 8:30 P. M. Reception at 1017 1:2 N. Fifth street, from 9 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. Let Cephas do your Renting. Office 525 1-2 North Second street. Telephone, Randolph 588. PRICE, FIVE CENTS MURDER? ditions-Facts in Colored Death. PERSONALS AND BRIEFES Rev J. J. Nickerson, of Hinton, W. Va. was in the city last week. W. B. Ball is yet confined to bed at his residence, 2214 Henrico St. Mr. C. M. Grey and sister, Miss Hortense R. will leave the city Thursday for Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Norma B. Spurlock, 203 E. Clay street, left Sunday for a visit to Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. T. W. Bunson will leave today (saturday) for Moseley's Junction, Va., where she will spend a couple of weeks with her brother, Mr. C. C. Sturtevant. Mrs. Gertrude Smith of $17 St. Paul street, left the city last Sunday on her tour, New York City, Cleveland and St. Louis, visiting relatives and friends. Mr. A. L. Garrett, Secretary-Manager of the Fayetteville (N. C.) Coffin and Casket Company, called on us this week. Mr. E. J. Cunningham, of South Richmond left the city Friday, 17th inst., for an extended Northern tour of two weeks. Miss Ruth Robinson of Southside will leave the city Monday, Keysville to spend ten days visiting her aunt. Mrs. Maria Sewell is indisposed at her residence 908 Denny street. She is under the treatment of Dr. E. R. Jefferson. Sir Zebedee Henderson, C. C. of Fulton Lodge, No. 12, has been called to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Elijah Henderson, who is very ill at his residence in Newport News, Va. Rev. Harry E. Hughes, pastor of the First Union Baptist Church, of Brooklyn, Md. called on us. Mr. Thomas Berry, 219 E. Seventeenth street, South Richmond, was taken very ill Thursday morning the 16th inst. He was immediately rushed to the Richmond Hospital, where a very serious operation was performed on him. At this writing, Mr. Berry is slowly improving. Rev. Dr. Junius Gray, formerly an "Old Manchester Bay" now of Baltimore, Md. is in the city this week attending the St. Luke Convention. Dr Gray is pastor of the Psalmiat Baptist Church and Evangelist for the State of Maryland. The paper which he edits has a fine connection and Dr. Gray is well known throughout the "Old Line" State. Mr. George Jefferson, Jr. arrived in the city Thursday the 16th inst and was the most of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jefferson, Sr. 1400 McDonnush street. While here he was royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee 1509 Decatur street. Southside. Mr. Jefferson is one of the head porters in the John Wannamaker store. Philadelphia and secretary of the John Wannamaker Club which has a membership of more than 700. He left Monday for Washington, D. C. Mrs. N. Beresenia Nash has returned from the Tidewater section, where she has been spending her vacation. Mrs. Andrew J. Walker and children will leave for Youngstown. O. to join her husband, who is now living there. Rev R. B. H. Green. D. D., and Mr. Bernard Jefferson, of Baltimore, Mr. attended the St. Luke Jubilee Convention here this week. Misses Evelyn Camillia and Minute Kate Stallings are spending their vacation in Powhatan county, Va. Mr. J. S. Vandervall, of New York City, brother of Mr. B. P. Vandervall, is attending the Jubilee Celebration of the L. O. St. Luke. After an absence of a number of years, he goes to meet with relatives and old acquaintances. Mrs. George Fleming, Jr., of Fine Creek Mills, Va. is a delegate to the annual convention of the L. O. St. Luke. She and her daughter, Mba Ellen L. Fleming are the guest of her son and daughter. Mr and Mrs. John Fleming, 419 N. Sixth street THE PUNCH FIERCE BATTLE RAGING AT LENS The Whole Line is a "Seething Caldron." HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING ON Canadians Are Pushing to Heart of City in One of Most Desperate Struggles of the War. Most strenuous fighting is proceeding in the Lens area. The whole line is a soothing caldron. Two thousand yards of German positions west and northwest of Lens have been captured by the Canadian forces. Heavy fighting is still going on and three German counter attacks were repulsed. Canadian troops around Lens launched another attack on the eastern environment of the French mining city. So reports the Router correspondent from the British headquarters in France. The attack developed into one of the most desperate hand-to-hand battles of the war. When the Canadians went over the top they saw masses of gray figures advancing towards them in the thick haze. Both sides had planned the attack at the same moment. Fifteen minutes after the clash came the Germans were making their last stand on the parapet of their trench. They retreated rapidly. The Germans made a third attempt to recapture positions near Epehy recently taken by the British. The war office announces that they were repulsed completely. "Early in the morning," the statement says, "the enemy made a third attempt to regain ground recently captured southeast of Ephep. Though supported by flammewerfer, his attacking troops were repulsed completely. We hold all our positions. East of Ephep our troops raided the German lines on a wide front in the neighborhood of the St. Quentin canal and brought back prisoners, we improved our positions slightly during the night north of the Ypres-Menlin road." French Win Agaln at Verdun Counter attacks of extreme violence were made by the Germans in an effort to recapture positions taken in the French offensive on the Verdun front. The war office announces that the Germans were beaten back with heavy losses. The number of prisoners now exceeds five thousand. The German attacks were especially severe at Avocourt wood and north of Cautieres. Attacks also were made by the Germans without success on the Alsne front near Corny and Hurteblso. "On the Gerny plateau," the statement says, "the Germans made attacks at three different points. On two occasions our fire broke up the assaulting waves which were thrown back greatly weakened, to the German lines. The other attack, west of Hurteblso monument also was repurified. "On the front north of Verdun the Germans reacted energetically during the night. Their counter attacks which were extremely violent, especially at Avocourt wood and north of Caurleres wood were broken up by our fire. The enemy suffered heavy losses with no result. Our troops maintained all their gains and organized the captured positions. The number of unwounded prisoners taken by us exceeded 5000, of whom 116 are officers." Verdun has received hundreds of shells which simply added to the destruction in the city. All the ground within eight miles of the front lines was strenued repeatedly with shells containing a horrible new German gas known as "mustard gas," affecting the mucous membrane and any portion of the body which was exposed, causing terrible blisters, as its base was sulphuric acid, and bringing a slow and painful death if it entered the lungs. DON'T WANT NEGRO TROOPS campment or Colored Soldiers. Washington, Aug. 22.—Governor Manning, of South Carolina, accompanied by Senators Tillman and Smith, and the remainder of the state delegation in congress, protested to the war department against the encampment of negro troops in the state. They protested against the assembling of thousands of negro troops at Columbia, and particularly against the encampment of several thousand from Porto Rico. Porto Rico negroes, the delegation contended, were unused to the southern view of the negro question, and should be mobilized also where. Senator Tillman asked that the Porto Rican troops be encamped in Cuba Week's British Losses, 14,243. The British casualties reported during the week total 14,243 officers and men. Of this number, 2873 soldiers lost their lives. The figures follow: Killed or died of wounds: Officers, 825; men, 2548. Wounded and missing: Officers, 846; men, 10,594. Total, 11,370. Total casualties, 14,243 MONASTERY HOME OF FORMER CZAR Government Announces He Was Sent to Tobolsk, Siberia. MYSTIC MONK BORN THERE As Gregory Ruspatin This Priest Had Great Influence Over the Romanoffs. Children With Parents. It was officially announced in Petrograd for the first time that the new residence of Nicholas Romanoff, the deposed Russian emperor, is at Tobolsk, a western Siberian town which recently achieved a dubious publicity in revolutionary Russia as the birthplace of Gregory Ruspatin, the mystic monk, who wielded a remarkable influence over the ex-emperor's family up to the time of the priest's assassination in Petrograd last December. The official announcement says: The official announcement says: "Owing to reasons of state, the government decided to transfer to a new residence the exemperor and exempress who are devalued under guard. The place selected was Tobolsk, where they were taken after requisite measures to insure their safety. With them went of their own free will their children and certain of their encourag." The train on which Nicholas Romanoff traveled to Tobolsk had a long delay on the journey owing to a breakdown of the lecomotive. According to some newspapers, the ex-imperial family will reside permanently in the former governor's palace at Tobolsk which is a large house without modern improvements, built in the eighteenth century for a local speculator. Nicholas spent one night there in 1891 when returning from his visit to the far east. Other newspapers say the former emperor will stay at the ex-governor's palace only one week and then will be sent to the Apalatal monastery in a forest twenty miles outside the town. Nicholas Cormanoff, as the Russian ex-emperor now is known, was mysteriously removed together with the ex-empress and their children and suites from the palace at Tsarskoe-Selo August 14. The Russian provisional government at the time refused to reveal the destination of the former ruling family, but it was unofficially reported that Tobolsk had been chosen as the place of exile. Tobolsk years ago was the administrative center for extles banished to Siberia. It is on the eastern side of the Ural mountains about 1500 miles from Petrograd. Rasputin was not the name of the mystic monk Rasputin means dog and the name was bestowed upon the creature in his early youth because of his vileness. In time his own name was forgotten and he was known only as Gregory Rasputin—Gregory the dog. He was assassinated not only before the revolution by patriots who no longer would stand his presence and influence at the palace. U. S. to Take Over Wheat The government is considering the purchase of enough of the 1917 wheat crop to stabilize prices in the United States was forecast in the formation of a $50,000,000 corporation by the food administration, with the approval of President Wilson. All the stock will be held and owned by the Fulted Stated government. The intention is to take over the entire harvest if necessary to maintain fair prices. The corporation will make all allied purchases of wheat and flour and thus will stabilize prices to the allies. Through this arrangement it hopes to secure itself against any possible loss. The food administration will open agencies at all the principal wheat terminals, carrying on its transactions with the usual dealers. No commission charge will be made except to cover costs of operation. The price to be paid for wheat will be fixed by a committee under the grain division headed by Harry A. Gerfeld, president of Williams college. This price the food administration expects to see maintained in private as well as government transactions. Flour mills will be assured wheat at the price to be paid by the government and the food administration is ready to purchase for the mills all the grain they use. The mills named a committee to cooperate with the food administration in a voluntary regulation of their industry. 2000 New Officers to Front Among 2731 graduates of officers' training centres assigned to posts were 2000 newly commissioned men detailed for service in France. Dates on which they will report to their posts at the front were withheld. Other new officers were assigned to the regular army, the national guard and the national army commandants. The number of officers rejoined from the training corps were announced as follows: Colonel's time: Honour court colonels; one; matrons; 225; captains; 3722; best lieutenants; 1152; second lieutenants; 18 69. Two Airvicts Burned to Death. Charles A. Wall, Jr., and Richard H. Mead were burned to death who an airplane in which they were experi- menting with smoke bombs caught fire in the air at Buffalo, N. Y. Both the men were dead when the destroyed airplane fell to the ground. Wall was a civil engineer in训 养 for aviation service. Mead was an aviation instructor, who came to Buffalo recently from the training camp at Minneapolis, L. L. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA [Name] Photo by American Press Association. General Edwards, who is commander of the recently created department of the northeast, with headquarters in Boston, has just been appointed a major general by the president. The tasks of his division will be composed of guardmen from the New England states. J. W. Phipps and W. V. McCoy, Virginia mountainers, were found guilty by a jury in federal court at Big Stone Gap, Va., on an indictment for recruiting men to destroy arms and ammunition of the United States government. The penalty was fixed at five years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Other indictments against the men charging interference with the selective army law were dismissed. Both prisoners in a stat meet to the court said that three men, strangers in the community, induced them to attempt to organize and arm mountainers in this section on a promise of a large sum of money. Government officials are confident these men were German agents. Witnesses for the cover most testified that Phineus and McCoy, seeking to organize the mountainers in an army, offered $12.50 to a number of men to join their forces which were to destroy bridges, rob banks and form an I divide the booty among the "private" of the army. Oil Highest In 25 Years. Pennsylvania crude oil advanced twenty-five cents, to $3.55, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the highest price in a quarter of century. Other new prices posted by the South Penn Oil company were: Corinne $2.80; Cabell $2.57, and Somerset $2.40, each price representing an advance of ten cents. Mimic War Kills Canadians. Six Canadians were killed and twenty-three injured in the accidental explosion of a mine during a miner war at the maneuvers camp at Hamshire, the London Daily Mail asserts. THE RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH (Norfolk, Va. Journal and Guide.) An issue of The Richmond Planet, which printed a colored citizen's protest against the East St. Louis riot, was denied the use of the mails. The whole edition was held up without authority by the Richmond postmaster until Editor Mitchell went to Washington, employed counsel and succeeded in having the department release the papers. The whole thing turned out to be an effort on the part of an impetuous Democratic official to suppress criticism of President Wilson for failure to express himself upon the East St. Louis riots. The article was written by Uzziah Miner, a former Howard University student, and expressed only his personal opinions. Its concluding paragraph reads: "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 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 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, speaks out bravely against the unspeakable atrocities perpetrated upon my despised and filtrated race; unless the Department of Justice brings the guilty parties at East St. Louis to a "strict accountability," for their unparalleled brutalities; 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 disgrace to my race and my 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." There are few Americans who will believe that Mr. Miner abused the right of free speech any more than the representatives of the Women's Party who are daily heckling the President with obnoxious banners, one of which displayed a few days ago was worded as follows: "Kaiser Wilson—Have you for- MADAM JOHNSON, Louisville Ky. gotten your sympathy with the poor Germans because they are not self governed? Twenty million American women are not self-governed Take the beam out of your own eye." "The President has not seen as many banners or heard as many righteous criticisms as he is going to see and hear from now on from millions of Americans, white and black, who believe that this country should set its own house in order before going to fight the battles of civilization, "marching in blood-stained clothes" RICHMOND PLANET'S SUBSCRIBERS WAITING Letter to Editor Detained Recent Issue in Postoffice. To the Editor of Public Ledger: Sir-The Richmond, Va. Planet is the organ of the colored people of Virginia in particular and of the colored people of the United States in general. Today I was notified, upon inquiry by me as to why the papers had not been delivered after having been received at the postoffice Friday between the hours of 12 noon and 1 p.m., that they had been held up pending an investigation relative to the question as to whether a contributed communication signed by Uzzi Mianer, former editor of the Howard University Journal and now located at Howard University at Washington, D. C. made the entire issue of that journal unavailable. I am inclosing a copy of the article in question. I was informed that no objection was made to the matter in the editorial columns of The Planet. As the delay makes the issue of the journal from the standpoint of date worthless and the advertising matter is lost to the customer, it will be seen that this is a virtual fine upon the management and ownership of the journal in question and amounts to virtual confiscation without due process of law Uzziiah Miner spoke only for himself and he told why he had not volunteered to serve in the United States army. He was desirous of having President Woodrow Wilson and the Department of Justice assume the same attitude as that taken by ex-President Theodore Roosevelt in his timely remarks upon the East St. Louis massaere. He did not protest against the drafting of men in the army of the United States. The policy of The Planet appears in its editorial columns, and the editorial department does not assume responsibility for views expressed by its correspondents. I have been much annoyed by inquiries on the part of subscribers as to why they have not received their papers. As to my loyalty to the distinguished occupant of the White House and to the Administration and its policy, I need but to state that I have published matter from the National Defense Bureau, Bureau of Insurance, Agricultural Department, and the recruiting bureau in the columns of The Planet free of charge. I have volunteered my services both to the Mayor of this city and to Governor Henry C. Stuart, the presiding genius and Chief Executive of the State. I am chairman of the local bureau among the colored people that promoted the sale of Liberty Bonds, approximately $25,000 worth being sold by subscription in about two hours at a meeting held here. I am a fellow in the Royal Society of Arts, London, and I have committed no act either directly or indirectly that would warrant such treatment at the hands of the Postoffice Department or the Department of Justice. I am president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, of this city. I deem it prudent to make no comment further than to inquire if the constitutional guarantees of citizens are still operative. Is there any code of rules or instructions by which I can be guided without a censorship, and is there any way that I can find out just what is to be permitted in the columns of The Planet before it is issued without having an entire issue of the journal confiscated by a department of the Government without notice? I sent down to the Richmond postoffice today for the Planets which had not been delivered and were being held up. An excuse was given, and my property is still being held by the Government at this writing. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Editor and Proprietor of The Planet. Richmond, Va., Aug. 7, 1917 BRISTOL NOTES B. L. G. Clay, Mrs. R E. Clay, Mrs. A. M. Smith, Mrs. Mary Frye, Mrs. C. B. Banks, Mr A. D. Herdorce, Mr. R. E. Clay, Mr L. A. Harrington and Dr. R. McArthur are members of the famous glee club which left last Tuesday for Chattanooga, Tenn. to attend the National Negro Business League annual session held at the above named place. Mr. W. M. Mead, Miss Lizzie Smith, Miss Alma Harper, Mrs. India Jefferson and Mr. Allen Smith, of Abingdon, Va. joined the party. All report a grand time. Mr. W. M. H. Brown also joined the party of Bristolians in Chattanooga. He attended the National Negro Business League. This session was 1920 reported to be one of the greatest meetings of its kind since it was organized. Dr. Napier was handed the gavel to be the next President of the National Negro Business League, because he was Dr. Washington's bosom and life-long friend. Three handsome silver cups were given to the prize winners. Hon. R. E. Clay has just received one of the handsomest gold medals as a reward for ten years active service from the State B. Y. P. U. of Virginia. We are glad to see our great men honored for their faithful ness in bringing our people to the front. Mr. Allen Smith returned from Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn. Sunday, August 19 and stopped over in Bristol and left Monday for his home in Abingdon, Va. Mr. A. D. Henderson and Mr. W. M. Bradley have purchased a car for the store of A. D. Henderson and Bradly, grocers commission store. We wish them much success. Mrs. J. A. Campbell is on the sick list. A speedy recovery is hoped for. Mrs. Cornelia Brawly left Monday for Richmond, Va. to attend the Grand Session of the I. O. of St. Luke Prof. E. G. Harris, of Bowio, N. C. passed through Bristol enroute to his home. He had been in Asheville, N. C. attending the session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. A. E. Higgins, president of the B. Y. P. U. of the Lee Street Baptist Church gave a little play, The Ten Virgins and the Marriage Supper. It was beautifully rendered by the small children. It was for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. Mr. R. E. Clay has a new barber from Chattanooga, Tenn. The A. M. E. Zion Church will run a picnic car to James Park. Come and go and have a fine time.-CBB. WINCHESTER NEWS Winchester, Va., August 22 ---Mr. Hackett, of Baltimore, Md. is visiting Miss Nan Fletcher on South Braddock Miss Carrie Farley has returned from visiting her sister. Miss Rosa Harmon left Monday last for Atlantic City and New York to spend some time. The young people of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church gave a mid-summer bazaar for the benefit of the Sunday School piano. They worked faithfully and quite a nice sum was realized. Miss Ruth Rletcher is visiting at Opequon. Last Friday afternoon the following were the guest of the Occeola Club: Mrs. John Carter, Miss Ida Gray, Mr. John Terrel and Mr. Earl Eyans. The Ladies Aid Society of John Mann held their 63rd anniversary Friday evening. All of the clubs in town were in attendance and many people from out of town. A fine musical program was rendered, after which a nice luncheon was served by the ladies of the society, under the direction of their able president, Mrs. Amanda Jordan. Everybody voted it a grand affair. Mrs. Anna Jefferson and her sister Miss Ada Brooks Mitchell motored to the Massamutten Mountain Sunday and enjoyed the trip immensely. Mr. S. H. Giles and Mr. J. Henderson Cooke passed the physical examination lately and will soon leave for the army. We wish them good luck. Mrs. John Carter and children who have been visiting Mrs. and Rev. G. A. Carter, on S. Main street, left for their home in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Samuel E. Bannister was proved in the rank of Esquire in the Knights of Pythias. Everybody read The Planet. Got to know what we are doing all over the State. A first-class paper. Mr. Blackburn Jackson is improving nicely at Memorial Hospital. Miss Irene Brown will leave soon to take charge of her school at Cape Charles, Va. We wish her success. MME. JOHNSON'S SYSTEM. HAIR PREPARATIONS FOR SALE BY VIOLA DUDLEY 107 EAST FEDERAL ST. FREE SPEECH (Boston, Mass, Chronicle) Because it allowed an article from the pen of Uzziah Miner, of Washington, D. C., to appear in its issue of August 4th last The Richmond Planet was temporarily held up by the Post Office authorities at Richmond, pounding an investigation. An investigation was promptly carried out we understand, with the result that The Planet got through the mails and is again gracing our exchange editor's desk. This victory should be acclaimed by all our Colored weeklies as a vindication of free speech guaranteed us by the Constitution of the United States. Incidentally may we ask, "If The Richmond Planet is to be held up because of an article from a correspondent who was rightly criticising mis-democracy, how often should the Hearst's newspaper be held up for their editorial opinions?" Please, oh please, don't answer all at once! BAD HAIR IS GREATEST CURSE TO BEAUTY ON, Louisville Ky. EVERYWHERE Write for Terms A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The British and French have returned to the attack in Northern France and fielding. Preliminary reports indicate they have won successes. The principal blow was struck by the British on a front from the northwestern outskirts of Lens to the Bolsa Huerta, northwest of Lens. General Sir Portcrow's news announces that his troops carried the German first lines at all points and are making satisfactory progress. The French attack was made near the coast. In the vicinity of Dixmude, the official communication from Paris reports good progress west of Dixmude road. London also announces calls by entente troops northwest of Dixmude路. In the sector north of Ypres. THURSDAY In three sectors of the Franco-Belgian front the French and British have won new successes. Their offensive operations are once more in full swing. Attacks were made by the British in Belgium near Ypres, by the French on the Alseine front and near Dixmude, in Belgium. The ground won by the British in the brilliant attack near Lens, including the highly important Hill 79, was held in the face of all German counter attacks, General Sir Douglas Halg reports. The French, with the assistance of the British on their right, attacked on both sides of the road between Steenstrande and the Dixmude, eight miles apart. Paris reports that all objectives were gained and that a crossing of the Steenboke river was forced. Marked success was won, the French assert, on the Alseine front. A strongly held system of trenches on a front of five-eights of a mile south of Alles was stormed and four counter attacks were beaten off. FRIDAY The Germans made violent and repeated efforts to retain positions recently wrested from them by the French and British. They gained some small advantages on the Verdun front; otherwise the only result of their attacks was to add to the losses which they have sustained in their fierce local offensive operations of late. The British report three counter attacks against their new lines near Loos. At the second effort the Germans gained slight successes at points, but were driven back again and the third assault failed to shake the British defense. Another winter campaign is regarded as inevitable by Lieutenant General Koornloff, commander in chief in Russia. In an interview at Petrograd he also predicted operations on a vast scale along the Rumanian front, and hinted at important developments in the north with the possibility of combined land and naval actions. SATURDAY. Another effort was made by the Germans to recapture the ground taken by the British in the vicinity of Lens. The London war office reports that sharp fighting occurred northwest of Lens and that once more the attack of the Germans was repulsed. The Germans continue to pound the British positions heavily with artillery. In the vicinity of Ypres also the big German guns kept up a lively fire but no infantry attacks are reported. Another bombarding raid was carried out Thursday night by British naval airplanes on the railway junction at Thourout, in West Flanders, eleven miles from Bruges. Fires were caused and the admiralty announces an ammunition dump is believed to have been hit. SUNDAY Although for the most part the British and French forces in Flanders and in the vicinity of Lens are engaged in consolidating positions won last week from Crown Prince Rupprecht, the British navy Ypres have made a further advance on a mile front to a depth of about 500 yards, and also in the Somme region have renewed their attacks with advantage. In the latter maneuver Field Marshal Haig's men succeeded in taking positions near Epey and inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. The Germans have been feeling out the strength of the French lines in the Vosges mountain region, where after heavy bombardments, they delivered attacks against the French around Radonviller and north of Celles-sur-Plaine. Their efforts, however, went for naught under the fire of the French guns and rites. MONDAY. The French took the offensive on the Verdun front, striking along a sector of eleven milies on both banks of the Mouse. First reports do not show whether the French have begun a major offensive, although indications are the operation is an unusually important one. Berlin admits the French have taken German positions. In the north the Germans made a counter attack on the positions taken by the British near Eubie. London reports the assault was remounted completely. The British line on the Ypres front has been advanced slightly. Heavy fighting is in progress on the Italian front. The Italians, who commenced a new drive, have crossed the Isonzo and already have taken 750 prisoners. The Austrian war office announces the offensive is being waged by the Italians on a thirty-seven-mile front, from the region of Tolmino to a point near the Adriatte. --- Germany to Take Over Potato Crop. The new German food dictator, Herr von Waldow, according to a Berlin despatch, plans to expropriate this year's entire harvest of potatoes. He also will conserve all food necessary for human consumption. FIVE cost to you under our easy conditions. No extra charge for fancy, swell styles extra big, extra big, extrobe peg-tops, peanut button tumels belt loops, no extra charge for anything all FREE. Before you take an pants, get our samples and new offer. Agents of other tailoring houses will open your eyes. We ask every man to answer this, every boy in long pants, every woman in long pants, matter where you live or what you do. a letter or postal and say "Send A Your New Free Offer the big, new difference in price, quality and no extra charges. Write today, this minute. Address KNICKERBOCKER TAILORING CO. Dept. 718 Chicago. I. O. St. Luke Here (Continued From First Pago.) asserted that no colored man in the United States could so readily secure the ear of President Wilson, members of Congress and high public officals at Washington as could Giles Jackson. Then many people arose and went out. Chief Garner appealed for order and Mrs. Maggie L. Walker added her voice and order was restored CONCLUDING REMARKS Unabashed, Mr. Dabney proceeded with his forceful and eloquent address. In the audience were many Southerners who had gone North and Mr. Dabney had taken the opportunity to remind them of the benefits of home in the Southland. Mrs. Maggle L. 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Randolph 538 Times-Dispatch Regrets Lynching The lynching of a Negro in Northumberland County, the first to occur in Virginia during the space of eighteen years will occasion general regret throughout the Commonwealth—not because the death penalty was administered for the attempted assault, which is the punishment provided by law for such cases, but because the lynching is itself a murder. Better one capital crime than to make murderors of 500 citizens.—Richmond, Va. Times Dispatch. MR. EDWARD WHITE PASSES AWAY IN PHILADELPHIA Many friends of this city will read with regret of the death on August, the tenth, of Edward White, a native and former resident of Richmond, who for a number of years was a resident of Philadelphia. Mr. White left Richmond when a young man, and for many years was engaged in the business of caterer, until three years ago, when he retired from active business, and left Philadelphia to make his home in ChisSELhurst, N. J. where he had bought a beautiful summer home. RECEIVED BEST OF CARE Mr. White had been in excellent health all his life, but was taken ill a short time ago, and although receiving the best of care, he passed away, from this world, to awaken in the land beyond the sky, where the "weary are at rest." He was a Christian all his life. Interested in all the work of the church, and always ready to do his Master's bidding and tried to live daily the life of a follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member of the church in charge of the Rev. Mr. Braddocke in Philadelphia, and also of the Elks and the Citizens' Club, and held high offices in both these secular organizations. FUNERAL SERVICES IN PARLORS The funeral services were held at The Allman Parlors in Philadelphia, where for a time the body lay in state, and where many called to take a last look at a good friend and brother. The Rev. Bishop Hine had charge of the funeral services, and preached the funeral sermon, the rest of the services being shared by other clergy-men. Three ladies sang, "Shall We Gather at the River" and "Angels, Get My Mansion Ready." FLOWERS AND FRIENDS TOO There were many flowers and many friends at the services, a large number being old Richmond friends, now living in Philadelphia, and large delegations from the Elks and the Citizens' Club. Mr. White is survived by his widow Agnes White, one sister, Mrs. Alice Threat of Richmond, and one brother the Rev. P. H White of the Industrial School at Wilmington, Delaware. The interment was in Philadelphia. —Your subscription to the Planet is due. Have you paid it? If not why not? SIX THE PLANET SATURDAY.....AUGUST 25, 1917 FIVE FRIDAYS (Continued from Page Three.) play I'll promise to shut up and not ask any more questions." He looked squarely in the eye. "Does Mrs. Green ordinarily drink too much?" he asked. His guess was too near the mark for comfort. I took out my knife and cut his bonds. "Thanks, old man," said the reporter, slowly stretching his aching muscles. "They are waiting to take you back to Fair View," I informed him. "They?" he inquired. "Who are they?" "All the principal characters in that story you were going to write. By the way, your name is Jones — Clarence Jones—you're an old school friend of mine." "Any particulars?" he asked, as we walked down to the dock. "It isn't necessary. They won't have a chance to pump you because you are going to be towed behind the rest in a rowboat." "Why is that?" "You promised not to ask any more questions," I reminded him. At the dock I introduced him perfunctory to his fellow voyagers, and he took his seat docilely in the rowboat. Bill Johnson cranked up his engine, and the Merry Widow started blithely away. When she was a few feet from the dock the engine stopped. "What's the matter—broke down?" I shouted. "No," answered Bill, "I yust stop her because you forgot to tell me what for Mrs. Green be on Huntingdon's island. You say you tal me, and you forget." "Yes," chimed in Mrs. Green, "and I want to know how I came to be floating out on the lake during the storm with my red dress on." I reflected a moment. "The young man in the rowboat knows all about it," I shouted. "You can ask him as soon as you get to the mainland." I didn't add that he would not answer. "Mr. Blainey," yelled the reporter as the engine started up again. "Yes," I replied. "The name of that play is 'The Honor of Thieves.'" "All right." I waved my hand in fear. The Merry Witow towed my troubles around a point of land at the entrance of the cove and out of sight. I smiled to myself as I turned away, and I whistled an aria that was partly Puccini's and partly my own in places where I couldn't remember the original. The provisions I had brought from Huntingdon's island were still where I had hidden them. I took them with me. If I was going to get thoroughly lost at least I should be well provisional. On my way to the trackless depths of this half mile wide wilderness I stopped at the summer house and unearthed some tea things which I knew were stored there in a locker. There was a lunch cloth, silver, china, a small caddy of tea and tiny water heater, all of which I added to my pack. Then I plunged through the underbrush into the warm, soft bypaths of the woods. After I had lost myself in the forest as far as I could without coming out again on the other side I put down my burden and prepared to abandon myself to despair as comfortably as possible. I was rather relieved to find that I had given up hope of finding my way very close to the spring which I believe I have mentioned as existing on the island. At any rate I should not die of thirst. A fairly flat tree stump looked extraordinarily like a table when a cloth was spread on it and places for two. There was a cheerful look, too, about the teakettle when the alcohol lamp under it had been lit long enough to make it send out their curly spirals of steam. And over all a flicker of sunlight romped about the table as if the fairy Tinker Bell were touching the dishes to make it a magic feast. I did not eat, though. Instead I leisurely brewed a pot of tea. I had never cared a great deal about tea before, but the aroma of that particular brew will haunt me when other perfumes have lost their savor. I drew up two pieces of fallen tree trunk to serve as chairs and seated myself on one side of the table. My trap was ready. Presently there was the sound of breaking twigs in the underbrush nearby. I pretended not to notice. Then Tootles came forth, frisking and wagging her tail. I petted her. Some one coughed in back of me. I turned. Parting the bushes on either side like the folds of a heavy green velvet drop curtain stood the shy spirit of the wood. "I had to make you around," she said apologetically, "and get it over with." Never was a fairer Rosalind. She held up her head with a fine courage in spite of the crimson blushes which chased each other over her face and neck, and she stood straight in the high heeled soft kid boots, a slender figure, almost boyish. "Won't you sit down?" I had risen and indicated the log seat opposite mine. "Were you expecting some one?" she asked, casting an anxious look at the seat. "Why, yes," I pretended to be hesi- tant about concluding in her. "I was expecting some one, a lady, one that I am very fond of, but I am afraid that she has disappointed me. Won't you take her place?" "Thank you." she said simply and sid into the seat. When I poured her some of the tea and offered her such food as was available she accepted everything and ate with unembarrassed appetite. It may sound unromantic to say that we satisfied our hunger without conversation, but remember that there had been many hours when talk had been our only substitute for food. Tootles had some of everything, including tea, which proves to my mind conclusively that she isn't a regular dog. But no more of that. "I'm sorry," my vis-a-vis said at last, leaning forward with her chin resting on the backs of her clasped hands, "I'm sorry to be sitting in the place of some one else whom you would prefer to have here." Then she added, with a little sigh, "That is, if you would prefer some one else." "I would and I wouldn't," I spilled, "I am trying to imagine that you are she." "In these—in this costume?" "It is difficult to imagine her dressed as you are, but not impossible. I admit, though, that it would be easier to picture you in her dress than her in yours." "Why did she not come?" "I have displeased her." "If she has been angry it must be that she forgot for the moment how brave you are and how kind." "She said she never wanted to see me again." "And you said you would never enter her house again. Yet you broke your word when she was in danger, and she was very glad to see you indeed." She reached across the table impulsively and laid her small brown fingers in my palm. "What would you do in that case?" "I'd come and find you," she answered, "and when I'd found you, I'd put my hands in yours, just like this, and I'd ask your forgiveness for being a cross, crumple, old maid." "But she isn't an old maid." I held her fingers tightly. "She'll be twenty-five tomorrow." She hugged. "And if a girl isn't married by the time she is twenty-five she is an old maid." "Then she'll never be an old maid," I declared, "because by this time tomorrow she'll be married—that is," I added, "if she'll accept a stout, middle aged man for a husband." "There isn't one on this island," she declared, looking at me with shining eyes. "You can't claim to be stout when your belt nearly reaches around you twice. Monty," she gave my hand a quick little squeeze, "you're a dear." "Will you marry me?" I asked. "Of course. I decided that long ago. Do you suppose I'd let any man see me in this costume unless he was going to marry me?" I pulled her toward me. "Excuse me, follis," said a voice, "I hate like the deuce to butt in on the Sothern and Marlowe stuff and I certainly have enjoyed it, but I've got to make a getaway and I can't do a Brodie out of this tree without disturbing you." We looked up at the anxious face of Kent peering between the branches. "That revenue boat is coming back and it's a cinch they're going to get me this time if I stick around this dinky island. I've got to beat it." He scrambled down. "How can you get away?" I asked. "The launch," he explained briefly. "I've been fixing her up on the q. t this week getting ready for an emergency. She looks good for fifteen miles an hour." "Sixteen," corrected Lucille. "All the better then. I'll lose 'em out there. I don't suppose you two doves will mind if I keep 'em so busy that they ain't got time to land Mr Bopp for an hour or so." He grinned. "Not a bit," I answered. "Good luck." He started for the cove. I watched him out of sight. When I turned back the bench on G. D. Dudley. "I caught her and punished her as she deserved." postte me was empty. A slender figure was steadily making for the shelter of the thicket. When I had caught her and punished her as she deserved for desertion I still held her tight in my arms for fear she would escape me again. "By the way," I asked casually sometime later, "where would you like to spend your honeymoon? She considered a moment and then parted her lips in a slow smile. "I think I'd like to spend our honey moon in a dinging car." SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR ```markdown ``` WEDNESDAY IT IS OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN! In Flanders, the heavy artillery has opened up again with a bombardment from the British gun of Drumfire intensity. The Germans are replying spitlessly. Berlin reports a British attack near the Belgian coast, which the Germans beat off in hand-to-hand fighting. This operation is recorded in the British official statement as a successful raid near Lombardizyle, in which the British captured a few prisoners and a machine gun. On the French front in the Alsace region, new attacks were made by the crown prince cast of Vauxallon and west of the Californie plateau. They were repulsed. Paris says there is considerable artillery activity all along the Alsace front. WE ARE GIVING AWAY COUPONS FOR EVERY CENT PAID IN MONEY IN THE PLANET OFFICE, ON EITHER JOB WORK OR ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. 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WE WILL SEND YOU A SMALLER SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR 30 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A DETACHABLE UMBRELLA. YOU CAN TAKE IT FRIDAY. With the entente guns are hammering the German lines in Flanders with fury, the infantry has not been entirely inactive. Important gains by both the British and the French on a seven-mile front taking in Westhoek k and Plyschoete, are reported. British troops finished the task of driving the Germans from the town of Westhoek; and likewise cleared them from the lines they still were climbing to on the ridge near the town. This forward movement gives Field Marshal take a far better win on the section of the line immediately east of Ypres. APART AND PUT IT INTO YOUR TRUNK OR SUIT CASE WHEN TRAVELING. FOR $30 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS WE WILL ALLOW YOU A CASH DISCOUNT ON ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS THAT YOU MAY SEND US. THE PLANET SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME. IT IS NEWSY AND READABLE. AN EXPERIENCE OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ENABLES US TO CATER TO THE READING PUBLIC. YOU WILL LIKE THE PLANET IF YOU WILL READ IT It has seemed several times that the fall of Lens was imminent, but evidently the hour has not been ceased ried ripe to deliver the final stroke. Whether it is even yet a probability of the near future, despite the close grip which the Canadians now have secured upon it; immediate outskirts is something that only the British high command reveal. SATURDAY An example of what seems to be the improved morale of the Russians on the Galician front is provided by Petrograd's report on the Teutonite attack at Brody, northeast of Lemberg which obviously had been in preparation for several days. The assault was started on Thursday, resulting in heavy fighting as the dense waves of Teutons swept forward, but ending in what the official Russian statement characterizes a complete failure. The Russian forces still hold here a strip of Galician soil. We Do All Kinds of Job Work The Flanders battle, while not yet resumed along the whole front, has been raging violently: east of Ypres. The British gain of ground in the Westhoek region was maintained in its entirety against sx violent German counter attacks. 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. French troops Friday night recaptured most of the ground taken from them the day previously by the Germans in the St. Quentin region. SUNDAY. A Russo-Rumanian retirement to the villages of of Maraschetti and Furtzenl, on the Sereth river, is reported by Petrograd. In counter attacks preceding their retreat the Russians and Romanians took 1200 German prisoners. Berlin says von Mackensen's troops withstood sarong attacks and captured more than 6700 prisoners, as well as eighteen cannon and sixty-one machine guns. The weather was wet and stormy in Flanders Saturday night and early Sunday and there was little infantry activity, but the artillery fire continues to be most intense. In an isolated action north of Lens the British gained possession of a mine crater from the Germans. During Saturday night and Sunday morning the French recaptured all the remaining trench elements taken by the Germans Wednesday night. 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 MONDAY In Flanders the Anglo-French and German troops apparently are resting in preparation for further infantry activity. The Germans can hardly permit the British to hold the important salient east of Ypres and between Pikem and Hollebeke without first making additional efforts to straighten out their front. French troops again have repulsed German efforts along the Aisne front Sunday night and on Monday the Teutons tried to recapture the ground lost to the French south of Allies. The French threw back all the attacks. East of the positions the French took the offensive and succeeded in making a small advance. The Russians and Rumanians having been forced to give up the Fokshand-Marasechti line and retire to the Sereth river, Field Marshal von Mackensen has been enabled to capture Pantzlu, a railway town west of Marasechti. JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia Seaplane Brought Down in Holland. A despatch to the Lindon Times from Rotterdam says a German seaplane alighted at Texel, Holland after being fired at by Dutch soldiers. It was short of gasoline. The occupants were interned. SIX THE PLANET SATURDAY.....AUGUST 25, 1917 FIVE FRIDAYS (Continued from Page Three.) play I'll promise to shut up and not ask any more questions." He looked me squarely in the eye. He looked me squarely in the eye. "Does Mrs. Green ordinarily drink too much?" he asked. His guess was too near the mark for comfort. I took out my knife and cut his bonds. "Thanks, old man," said the reporter, slowly stretching his aching muscles. "They are waiting to take you back to Fair View." I informed him. "They?" he inquired. "Who are they?" "All the principal characters in that story you were going to write. By the way, your name is Jones — Clarence Jones—you're an old school friend of mine." "Any particulars?" he asked, as we walked down to the deck. "It isn't necessary. They won't have a chance to pump you because you are going to be towed behind the rest in a rowboat." "Why is that?" "You promised not to ask any more questions." I reminded him. At the dock I introduced him perforatorily to his fellow voyagers, and he took his seat docilely in the row-boat. Bill Johnson cranked up his engine, and the Merry Widow started blithely away. When she was a few feet from the dock the engine stopped. "What's the matter—broke down?" I shouted. "No," answered Bill, "I yust stop her because you forgot to tal me what for Mrs. Green be on Huntingdon's island. You say you tal me, and you forget." "Yes," chinned in Mrs. Green, "and I want to know how I came to be floating out on the lake during the storm with my red dress on." I reflected a moment. "The young man in the rowbow knows all about it," I shouted. "You can ask him as soon as you get to the mainland." I didn't add that he would not answer. "Mr. Blainey," yelled the reporter as the engine started up again. "Yes," I replied. "The name of that play is 'The Honor of Thieves.'" "All right." I waved my hand in a call. The Merry Widow towed my troubles around a point of land at the entrance of the cove and out of sight. I smiled to myself as I turned away, and I whistled an aria that was partly Puccini's and partly my own in places where I couldn't remember the original. The provisions I had brought from Huntingdon's island were still where I had hidden them. I took them with me. If I was going to get thoroughly lost at least I should be well provisioned. On my way to the trackless depths of this half mile wide wilderness I stopped at the summer house and unearthed some tea things which I knew were stored there in a locker. There was a lunch cloth, silver, china, a small caddy of tea and tiny water heater, all of which I added to my pack. Then I plunged through the underbrush into the warm, soft byways of the woods. After I had lost myself in the forest as far as I could without coming out again on the other side I put down my burden and prepared to abandon myself to despair as comfortably as possible. I was rather relieved to find that I had given up hope of finding my way very close to the spring which I believe I have mentioned as existing on the island. At any rate I should not die of thirst. A fairly flat tree stump looked extraordinarily like a table when a cloth was spread on it and places for two. There was a cheerful look, too, about the teakettle when the alcohol lamp under it had been lit long enough to make it send out tiny curly spirals of stenm. And over all a ticker of sunlight romped about the table as if the fairy Tinker Bell were touching the dishes to make it a magic feast. I did not eat, though. Instead I leisurely brewed a pot of tea. I had never cared a great deal about tea before, but the aroma of that particular brew will haunt me when other perfumes have lost their savor. I drew up two pieces of fallen tree trunk to serve as chairs and seated myself on one side of the table. My trap was ready. Presently there was the sound of breaking twigs in the underbrush nearby. I preduced not to notice. Then Tootles came forth, frisking and wagging her tail. I petted her. Some one coughed in back of me. I turned. Parting the bushes on either side like the folds of a heavy green velvet drop curtain stood the shy spirit of the wood. "I had to make you turn around," she said apologetically, "and get it over with." Never was a fairer Rosalind. She held up her head with a fine courage in spite of the crimson blushes which chased each other over her face and neck, and she stood straight in the high heeled soft kid boots, a slender figure, almost boyish. "Won't you sit down?" I had risen and indicated the log seat opposite mine. "Were you expecting some one?" she asked, casting an anxious look at the seat. "Why, yes." I pretended to be hesi- tut about confiding in her. "I was expected some one, a lady, one that I am very food of, but I am afraid that she has disappointed me. Won't you take her place?" "Thank you," she said simply and slid into the seat. When I poured her some of the tea and offered her such food as was available she accepted everything and ate with unmbarrassed appetite. It may sound unfortunate to say that we satisfied our hunger without conversation, but remember that there had been many hours when talk had been our only substitute for food. Toodles had some of everything, including tea, which proves to my mind conclusively that she isn't a regular dog. But no more of that. "I'm sorry," my visa-a vis said at last, leaning forward with her chin resting on the backs of her clasped hands, "I'm sorry to be sitting in the place of some one else whom you would prefer to have here." Then she added, with a little sigh, "That is, if you would prefer some one else." "I would and I wouldn't," I smiled. "I am trying to imagine that you are she." "In these—in this costume?" "It is difficult to imagine her dressed as you are, but not impossible. I admit, though, that it would be easier to picture you in her dress than her in yours." "Why did she not come?" "I have displeased her." "If she has been angry it must be that she forget for the moment how brave you are and how kind." "She said she never wanted to see me again." "And you said you would never enter her house again. Yet you broke your word when she was in danger, and she was very glad to see you indeed." She reached across the table impulsively and laid her small brown fingers in my palm. "What would you do in that case?" "I'd come and find you," she answered, "and when I'd found you, I'd put my hands in yours, just like this, and I'd ask your forgiveness for being a cross, crumdy, old maid." "But she isn't an old maid," I held her fingers tightly. "She'll be twenty-five tomorrow." She laughed. "And if a girl isn't married by the time she is twenty-five she is an old maid." "Then she'll never be an old maid," I declared, "because by this time tomorrow she will be married that is," I added, "if she'll accept a stout, middle aged man for a husband." "There isn't one on this island," she declared, looking at me with shining eyes. "You can't claim to be stout when your belt nearly reaches around you twice. Monty," she gave my hand a quick little squeeze, "you're a dear." "Will you marry me?" I asked. "Of course. I decided that long ago. Do you suppose I'd let any man see me in this costume unless he was going to marry me?" I pulled her toward me. "Excuse me, folks," said a voice, "I hate like the dence to butt in on the Sothern and Marlowe stuff and I certainly have enjoyed it, but I've got to make a getaway and I can't do a Brodie out of this tree without disturbing you." We looked up at the anxious face of Kent peering between the branches. "That revenue boat is coming back and it's a cinch they're going to get me this time if I stick around this dinky island. I've got to beat it." He scrambled down. "How can you get away?" I asked. "The launch," he explained briefly. "I've been fixing her up on the q. t this week getting ready for an emergeny. She looks good for fifteen miles an hour." "Sixteen," corrected Lucile. "All the better then. I'll lose 'em out there. I don't suppose you two doves will mind if I keep 'em so busy that they aren't got time to land Mr Bopp for an hour or so." He grinned. "Not a bit," I answered. "Good luck." He started for the cove. I watched him out of sight. When I turned back the bench on GO TO BACK. "I caught her and punished her as she deserved." posite me was empty. A slender figure was sturdyly making for the shelter of the thief. When I had caught her and punished her as she deserved for desection I still held her tight in my arms for tear she would escape me again. "By the way," I asked casually some time later, "where would you like to spend your honeymoon?" She considered a moment and parted her lips in a slow smile. THE END. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR --- --- WEDNESDAY IT IS OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN! In Flanders, the heavy artillery has opened up again with a bombardment from the British guns of Drumfrey intensity. The Germans are replying spiritedly. Berlin reports a British attack near the Polish coast, which the Germans beat off in hand-to-hand fighting. This operation is recorded in the British official statement as a successful raid near Lombacertzyle, in which the British captured a few prisoners and a machine gun. On the French front in the Alsace region, new attacks were made by the crown princess east of Vauvillon and west of the Californie plateau. They were repulsed. Paris says there is considerable artillery activity all along the Alsace front. 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FOR $30 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS WE WILL ALLOW YOU A CASH DISCOUNT ON ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS THAT YOU MAY SEND US. THE PLANET SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME. IT IS NEWSY AND READABLE. AN EXPERIENCE OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ENABLES US TO CATER TO THE READING PUBLIC. YOU WILL LIKE THE PLANET IF YOU WILL READ IT It has seemed several times that the fall of Lens was imminent, but evidently the hour has not been occupied ripe to deliver the final stock. Whether it is even yet a probability of the near future, despite the close grip which the Canadians now have secured upon it; immediate outskirts is something that only the British high command reveal. SATURDAY. An example of what seems to be the improved morale of the Russians on the Galician front is provided by Petrograd's report on the Teutonic attack at Brody, northeast of Lemberg which obviously had been in preparation for several days. The assault was started on Thursday, resulting in heavy fighting as the dense waves of Teutons swept forward, but ending in what the official Russian statement characterizes a complete failure. The Russian forces still hold here a strip of Galician soil. We Do All Kinds of Job Work The Flanders battle, while not yet resumed along the whole front, has been raging violently: east of Ypres. The British gain of ground in the Westhoek region was maintained in its entirety against six violent Germer counter attacks. 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. French troops Friday night recaptured most of the ground taken from them the day previously by the Germans in the St. Quentin region. SUNDAY. A Russo-Rumanian retirement to the villages of of Marasochti and Furtzeni, on the Sereth river, is reported by Petrograd. In counter attacks preceding their retreat the Russians and Rumanians took 1200 German prisoners. Berlin says von Mackensen's troops withstood sarong attacks and captured more than 6700 prisoners, as well as eighteen cannon and sixty-one machine guns. The weather was wet and stormy in Planders Saturday night and early Sunday and there was little infantry activity, but the artillery firing continues to be most intense. In an isolated action north of Lens the British gained possession of a mine crater from the Germans. During Saturday night and Sunday morning the French recaptured all the remaining trench elements taken by the Germans Wednesday night. 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 MONDAY In Flanders the Anglo-French and German troops apparently are resting in preparation for further infantry activity. The Germans can hardly permit the British to hold the important salient east of Ypres and between Pillem and Holleboke without first making additional efforts to straighten out their front. French troops again have repulsed German efforts along the Alsne front. Sunday night and on Monday the Teutons tried to recapture the ground lost to the French south of Ailles. The French threw back all the attacks East of the positions the French took the offensive and succeeded in making a small advance. The Russians and Rumanians having been forced to give up the Fokshand-Marasechti line and retreat to the Sereth river, Field Marshal von Mackensen has been enabled to capture Pantzlu, a railway town west of Marasechti. JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia Seaplane Brought Down In Holland. A dispatch to the Lindon Times from Rotterdam says a German seaplane allied at Texel, Holland after being fired at by Dutch soldiers. It was short of gasoline. The occupants were interned. J 2 ae SEES 1 Nei reas a NE co) sAMuNOKE GE 5 i elle ee U.S. SOLDIER AND TAG —————— Metal Disk He Wears For Hie | Identification, c © fide. el eC ies BR Ses Cais PRR non Peeve Wah eae Nr - EES elt is oS t oa ck 4 ee NU 2 ot PRN LBRO PN he Bh aati 7) ese Peas ee Photo by American Press Association, Lvery American soldjer | wears 0 metal identification tae which is num: dered to correspond with his name. company ahd regiment, so that It he Js killed or wounded there will be ne trouble in identifying him. SS Girl Slain; Soldier Held. The body of Jennie Hemmingway, Yourteen years old, was found on the edge of a cornficld in St, Albans, Vt. The police say Indications point to murder, Robert Warm, of Pottstown, Pa., prk yato in the Bighteonth cavalry, who Sald he was with hor, was held pend: ARE ali laventinaiton: A superficial examination of the body showed that the girl's death had been caused by strangulation, An aw topsy will be held. Warm asked that a poltceman be detatled to assist him in a search for the girl, He said he wag out walk ing with her Sunday night, and that they separated after he learned that a number of soldiers were following him, Some of the soldters, he told the po Nee, had threatened him the night bo fore hecause he complained af steged threats they had made azainst him, i i i Miss Florence = linehes, cf Now Brighton, Pa. was killed and Howar’ Beek, of Aspinwall, Pa. and Miss Mr Del Spencer, of SVinpery Rook, Pa. severely injured when thei: m tor eay struck a tree while rnin at a hich rate of speed at Connom! Lake, neat Meadville, Pa. Walter Wetch, of Sip pery Rock, fourth member of the party Js sald to have drawn a revolver ané shot himself, "fe is in a serious con dition with a ballet womd in the neck, PRESIDENT WARY OF PEACE Intimates That Present is Not Time to Discuss Necotia‘ions. President Wilson held a tons conference with Senator Lewis, ihe Democratic whip, and urged hast in the fina! ensciment of thr food control NM and revense DEM an is understood fo Ive indicated that he does ret eonsttor the presont the time for Miesnestim of nence negotta tions wit! Cennony, Luke Doesn't Like Char- ley’s Orders “LUNE THE CHICKENS ARE IN THE GAROEN, GO AND SE SRO “eM & TARE VERY a TIRED CHARLIE Gr ys Ba i f= 8 x pur ; &) : \ H Ler At Hy ell = (Dee eellf Charley Chaplin’s Comic Capers ROANOKE NEWS NOTES + ROANOKE, VA, August 21.—sun day morning Rev. George C. ‘Taylor, DOD. was at his zenith at Mt. Zion \. ME. Chureh, He delivered a rich discourse, Ai night he preached a very able sermon. ‘The collection for the day showed a marked. in. provement by the duplex system, ‘The officials of the chureh are very desir- ous that all join in to make the new _ system what it should be. Mr. John (Robertson, of Pittsburgh Va, is in the city visiting his mother and brother, Mr. AL. 1, Robertson of Seventh avenue NW. Mr. Henry Steptoe isin the city from Dupont, looking the best for years, He fs doing well at City Point Mrs, Nannio Roberson, of Phila: delphia is visiting her sister, Mrs, 3H. Brown of 105 Henry strect Mrs, William Biboy, of Covington, Va. is also visiting Mrs. J. &. Brown and Mrs. ‘Thomas Ward of Bighth vavenue, No W. i Rev, John Brown, of Ninth avenue NW. has returned from near Dan- ville, where he attended one of the most pleasant associations of his time and remembrance, Everything. passed very harmoniously at the Schoolfietd Baptist, Association. At No, 600, corner Sixth avenue and Gainsboro Road you will remem- ber Brother George Simpson's ‘Taber- rette. Open day and night Re- freshments of the season ean be had) ‘UL & wee sma’ hour, Amusenients. with music and other high class en- joyments. | The ladies of Blooming Rose Court No. 101, Order of Calantho, highly entertained Mrs, Julia A, Woods at the residence of Mrs. Klien Jordan, 322 ‘Tenth avenue, N. W., August 14. ‘The oliciating offigers” were Mrs. Catherine Stantield, Mrs, Aurelia Wil liams, Mrs. Mattic'Mamondson, Mrs. Hmma B, Penn, dust before the banquet came off Mrs, Wieods was presented with a costly piece of silver from the mem- bers ‘of the Court. It was presented by Mrs. Emma BL Penn, Response by Mrs, Woods. Iemarks by Mrs, M. h, Edmondson, Mrs. Woods has been a good and faithful officer of the above named Court for eleven: years and will be greatly missed by the members. She will mkac her home in Washington, D.C. Mrs, Woods and children left for Washington on Friday night, Au aust 17. Miss Stella Hancock and little sis: ter Celia, of Lynchburg are visiting Miss Margaret Simms, 43 Hart ave- nue, No W. ‘They will be here two weeks, Miss Annie Craghead, of Vinton, left Wednesday last to visit her sis: ter in Keystone, W. Va. We wish her a pleasant trip. Mrs. Burta Beverly, 341 Ninth avenue, N. W. and little Evelyn will leave for Montgomery, W. Va. and Columbus, Ohio Sunday * morning, August 19th for a two weeks’ vaca: tion in the West and the Buckeye State. Mr, Thomas Kinsoy, of Fitth ave- anno, N, W. is still indisposed. He is not much improved since last writing. Mrs, Jonnto Hylton, 4331. Wighth avenue, N. W. returned Friday, the 17th from a threo weeks’ vacation, visiting her daughters in Indianapolis Ina. Mrs. Addie Stanfleld and \laughtors Villian and Emily, left Monday night August 20¢h for’ Wilmington, Del., where they will make their new and future home with their husband and father. Mrs, Stanficld was recom: panied to thé station by her mother, Mrs. Janie Calloway, Mr. Lowis Wright and her brother, Mr, William |S. Calloway and Mr. Madison Stan- field. Mrs. Amanda Leftwich, of Roan- oke county returned from Danville, Ya., where she attended the School ficld Naptist: Assoctation on Wednes day and the remainder of the week with the Old School Baptist. Mrs. Emma Desner Stokes has re- turned to her home in Columbus, O., after spending four weeks at Glen Wilton and two weeks here, visiting friends of other years, j Mrs. Mattio McPherson Cook anil youngest daughter, Mrs, Rachel Per- ry of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Mrs. Cath- ering Stanfield of 153 Wells Alley, left the city last Sunday morning for Lowmoor, Va. via antomoble to visit their aunt and unele, Mrs. Mary Stokes and Mr, Samuel Stokes. ‘They also attended the grand rally which was going on there. $264.34 was raised. ‘They covered a distance of 109 miles en route, passing Buchanan Clifton Porge, Fincastle and Low: moor. ‘They returned to the city on Monday morning at eleven. o'cioek, roporting not a single accident. Mr, ut, of Fourth avenue. Mrs. Mary Ellen Bowman of Wash- ington, D.C. is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie Walker, of Gat ie atc te EON he ee THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINTA weeks prior to their mother's coming to tho elty to visit their grandmother Mrs. Holon Ferguson, of Vinton, Va. died Sunday evening, August 18, atter a lomg iMness. ‘he funeral was Wednesday, August 22nd at two o'clock at Mt. Zion A.M. B. Chureh, of which she had been a faithful mem. ver for many years. She was the sister of Mrs, Namie Stanfield and Mrs. Annie ditckson, of Washington, D.C. Interment at Midway Come. tery. Captain George Smith, 322 Fourth avenue, N. W.- is coniined to his home and has eon since Mare. Ie is not much improved Set we hope for hint a change for the better. David Woodien, of Ninth avenue, N. EB. died Sunday night, August 19) and was, buried ‘Thosday evenings, the Gust. ‘The funeral was from. the Hish Street Baptist Chureh, of whieh he was a membor, Mr. W. P. Hughes had the funeral in charge. ‘The ine torment was In Mldway Cemetery. Presiding Elder George ‘Rt, Jones, of the Roanoke District was in. the city to day, returning from the dis: trlet conference at Moydton, Va, where he reports the work ina very ‘prosperous. condition, |The ible Band Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Chureh, met at the home of Mrs, Mattie Staples, 111 Seventh avenue, N. W. ‘the meeting was called to order by the president. AL the close of the opening services tho roll was called and cach member responded by paying her monthly dues, reciting a passage of Seripture amd reportin Mumber of sick visits made during (he month At the close of the rexular business the following visitors wero intro- duced: Mrs, Mary ‘Thomas, of Miama, Fla: Mrs, ND. Taylor, the wife of the Roy, GG. ‘Faylor and Mrs, Pres- ton. Mrs. ‘Thomas spoke of her de- tise at heing present and meeting [so many nice people in this city. Mrs, ‘Taylor was. asked to speak 1 the Hadies and in her usual manner de-, livered 2 most excellent address up- on the subject, “Co-operation of Women in the Various Churches.” "| Tho cirele and its guest wero ‘then ushered into. the beautiful dining room where they were served in an excellent manner by Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Synthia Smith. This was one of the best circle meetings ever held in the elty of Roanoke. : | Mrs, Pleteher, the mother of Mr. Leroy Neely has been in tho city visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mra. Neely, 224 Seventh avenue, N.H, She left for her home in ‘Ten: nessée after a very delightful. visit. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lottie Clark Neely accompanied her. Wo hope for Mrs. Neely a very pleasant stay, | Subseribe to The Richmond Planet. $1.50 per year in advance, We Give Clean Proofs of Every Job Our Printing Is Artistic VUr Prisuny iS ACUSTIC c \ re fey = a Ny Neem ys ES oes ibs sc! 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S. SOLDIER AND TAG Metal Disk He Wears For His Identification. P. Photo by American Press Association. Every American soldier wears a metal identification tag which is numbered to correspond with his name company and regiment, so that if he is killed or wounded there will be no trouble in identifying him. The body of Jennie Hemmingway, fourteen years old, was found on the edge of a cornfield in St. Albans, Vt. The police say indications point to murder. Robert Warm, of Pottstown, Pa., private in the Eighteenth cavalry, who said he was with her, was held pending an investigation. A superficial examination of the body showed that the girl's death had been caused by strangulation. An autopsy will be held. Warm asked that a policeman he detailed to assist him in a search for the girl. He said he was out walking with her Sunday night, and that they separated after he learned that a number of soldiers were following him. Some of the soldiers, he told the police, had threatened him the night he fore because he complained of alleged threats they had made against him. Shoots Himself After Crash. Miss Florence Humbles, of New Brighton, Pa., was killed and Howard Beck, of Asphaltwil, Pa., and Miss Melbel Spencer, of Stimney Rock, Pa., severely injured when they in the car struck a tree while running at a high rate of speed at Cornwall take, near Meadville, Pa. Walter Webb, of Shipley Rock, fourth member of the party is said to have drawn a revolver and shot himself. He is in a serious condition with a belt wound in the neck PRESIDENT WARY OF PEACE President Wilson held a long conference with Senator Lewis, the Democratic whip, and orgy hast in the final enactment of the food control bill and revenue bill and is understood to have indicated that he does not consider the present time for dismembering of peace negotiations with Germany. Luke Doesn't Like Char- ley's Orders LUKE THE CHICKENS ARE IN THE GARDEN, GO AND SHOO 'EM I ARE VERY TIRED CHARLIE WHY DON'T YOU DO IT? Charley Chaplin's Comic Capers ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., August 21.—Sunday morning Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. was at his zenith at M. Zion A. M. E. Church. He delivered a rich discourse. At night he preached a very able sermon. The collection for the day showed a marked improvement by the duplex system. The officials of the church are very desirous that all join in to make the new system what it should be. Mr. John Robertson, of Pittsburgh Pa. is in the city visiting his mother and brother, Mr. A. L. B. Robertson of Seventh avenue N. W. Mr. Henry Steptoe is in the city from Dupont, looking the best for years. He is doing well at City Point Mrs. Nannie Robertson, of Philadelphia is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Brown of 105 Henry street. Mrs. William Bibey, of Covington, Va. is also visiting Mrs. J. E. Brown and Mrs. Thomas Ward of Eighth avenue, N. W. Rev. John Brown, of Ninth avenue N. W. has returned from near Danville, where he attended one of the most pleasant associations of his time and remembrance. Everything passed very harmoniously at the Schoolfield Baptist Association. At No. 600, corner Sixth avenue and Gainsboro Road you will remember Brother George Simpson's Taberette. Open day and night. Refreshments of the season can be had 'till a wee sma' hour. Amusements with music and other high class enjoyments. The Ladies of Blooming Rose Court No. 101, Order of Calanthe, highly entertained Mrs. Julia A. Woods at the residence of Mrs. Ellen Jordan, 322 Tenth avenue, N. W., August 14. The officiating officers were Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Mrs. Aurelia Wiliams, Mrs. Mattie Edmondson, Mrs. Emma B Penn Just before the banquet came off Mrs. Woods was presented with a costly piece of silver from the members of the Court. It was presented by Mrs. Emma E. Penn. Response by Mrs. Woods. Remarks by Mrs. M. E. Edmondson. Mrs. Woods has been a good and faithful officer of the above named Court for eleven years and will be greatly missed by the members. She will make her home in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Woods and children left for Washington on Friday night, August 17. Miss Stella Hancock and little sister Celia, of Lynchburg are visiting Miss Margaret Simms, 13 Hart avenue, N. W. They will be here two weeks. Miss Annie Craghead, of Vinton, left Wednesday last to visit her sister in Keystone, W. Va. We wish her a pleasant trip. Mrs. Burta Beverly, 341 Ninth avenue, N. W. and little Evelyn will leave for Montgomery, W. Va. and Columbus, Ohio Sunday morning, August 19th for a two weeks' vacation in the West and the Buckeye State. Mr. Thomas Kinsey, of Fifth avenue, N. W. is still indisposed. He is not much improved since last writing. Mrs. Jennie Hylton, 331 Eighth avenue, N. W. returned Friday, the 17th from a three weeks' vacation, visiting her daughters in Indianapolis Ind. Mrs. Addie Stanfield and daughters Lillian and Emily, left Monday night August 20th for Wilmington, Del., where they will make their new and future home with their husband and father. Mrs. Stanfield was accompanied to the station by her mother, Mrs. Janie Calloway, Mr. Lewis Wright and her brother, Mr. William S. Calloway and Mr. Madison Stanfield. Mrs. Amanda Leftwich, of Roanoke county returned from Danville, Va., where she attended the Schoolfield Baptist Association on Wednesday and the remainder of the week with the Old School Baptist. Mrs. Emma Desner Stokes has returned to her home in Columbus, O., after spending four weeks at Glen Wilton and two weeks here, visiting friends of other years. Mrs. Mattie McPherson Cook and youngest daughter, Mrs. Rachel Perry of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mrs. Catherine Stanfield of 153 Wells Mile, let the city last Sunday morning for Lowmoor, Va. via automobile to visit their aunt and uncle, Mrs. Mary Stokes and Mr. Samuel Stokes. They also attended the grand rally which was going on there. $261.34 was raised. They covered a distance of 109 miles en route, passing Buchanan Clifton Forge, Fincastle and Lowmoor. They returned to the city on Monday morning at eleven o'clock, reporting not a single accident. Mr. 11tuff, of Fourth avenue. Mrs. Mary Ellen Bowman of Washington, D. C., is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie Walker, of Sixth avenue, N. W. Mrs. Bowman has two healthy boys who came two THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA weeks prior to their mother's coming to the city to visit their grandmother to the city to visit their grandmother Mrs. Helen Ferguson, of Vinton, Va. died Sunday evening, August 19, after a long illness. The funeral was Wednesday, August 22 at two o'clock at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, of which she had been a faithful member for many years. She was the sister of Mrs. Nannie Stanfield and Mrs. Annie Jackson, of Washington, D. C. Interment at Midway Cemetery. Captain George Smith, 322 Fourth avenue, N. W. is confined to his home and has been since March. He is not much improved yet we hope for him a change for the better. David Wooden, of Ninth avenue, N. E. died Sunday night, August 19, and was buried Tuesday evening, the 21st. The funeral was from the High Street Baptist Church, of which he was a member Mr. W. F. Hughes had the funeral in charge. The interment was in Midway Cemetery. Presiding Elder George R. Jones, of the Roanoke District was in the city to day, returning from the district conference at Roydon, Va., where he reports the work in a very prosperous condition. The Bible Band Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Church, met at the home of Mrs. Mattie Staples, 114 Seventh avenue, N. W. The meeting was called to order by the president. At the close of the opening services the roll was called and each member responded by paying her monthly dues, reciting a passage of Scripture and reporting number of sick visits made during the month. At the close of the regular business the following visitors were introduced: Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. N. B. Taylor, the wife of the Rev. G. C. Taylor and Mrs. Presston. Mrs. Thomas spoke of her delight at being present and meeting so many nice people in this city. Mrs. Taylor was asked to speak to the ladies and in her usual manner delivered a most excellent address upon the subject, "Co-operation of Women in the Various Churches." The circle and its guest were then ushered into the beautiful dining room where they were served in an excellent manner by Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Synthia Smith. This was one of the best circle meetings ever held in the city of Roanoke. Mrs. Fletcher, the mother of Mr. Leroy Neely has been in the city visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Neely, 224 Seventh avenue, N. E. She left for her home in Tennessee after a very delightful visit. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lottie Clark Neely accompanied her. We hope for Mrs. Neely a very pleasant stay. Subscribe to The Richmond Planet $1.50 per year in advance. We Give Clean Proofs of Every Job Our Printing Is Artistic THE LINCOLN LINCOLN LINCOLN WE GUARANTEE FULL AND COMPLETE SATISFACTION. Give us a trial order. Chaplin's Comi IT TAKES HIM A LONG TIME TO DO A THING BUT, HE ALWAYS DOES IT WELL. I ARE GIVEN THE HARD JOBS THIS FARM 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. --- BIRDSNEST NEWS Birdsnest, Va., August 20.—Mrs. H. A. Treherne, Mrs. Cordelia Mason and Miss Nellie Trehern of Northampton county, are in Richmond attending the St. Luke Jubilee Convention. The Six Daughters of Dorcas presented Antioch Church with $10.00. Mr. John Johnson, the "Potato King" has purchased a house in Trehernsville. Rev. L. Treherne has nearly completed his new Church. After hard labor they have succeeded rapidly. We learn that there will be several private marriages. The announcement will be later SHOT BY HIS WIFE. Newport News, Va., Aug 17—W. E. B. Mason, Negro, secretary of the Southern Aid Society, lies at the point of death as the result of a pistol wound inflicted by his second wife, Ada Mason, following a row over Mason's first wife's children. The woman is being held in the city jail on a charge of felonious shooting. Mason, one of the best-known Negroes in this part of the state, had a misunderstanding with his wife at noon yesterday and she met him at the door when he returned from work last night, according to information secured by the police, firing point-blank at him. Comic Cap ```markdown ``` $75 Worth of Umbrella Coupons $100 Worth of Umbrella Coupons The Planet (Richmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.50 per year in advance. Subseribe now, and got the news news. XELENTO Quinine Pomade Copyrighted JAMES LAND and MARGARET BERRY wrote no authority. Not family may take. Not afterusing exelento. Not on parisons on other grounds. Kiety Hair cannot be made straight. Worth use to have hair before it can be straightened. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a Hair Crowder which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes thick, nappy 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. ACENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Parabolas at One EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. IT PR take Obeys Order IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Copyright, 1916, by J. Keoley. ```markdown ``` Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. Woodland Park IS NOW OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS, ETC. PLENTY OF SHADE-FINE SPRING WATER. THE LAKE WILL BE OPEN TO BOATING. REST ROOMS FOR LADIES. LARGE PORCHES WITH HAMMOCKS, WHERE THE COOL AFTERNOON BREEZES CAN BE ENJOYED. GOOD ORDER GUARANTEED. TWO BLOCKS FROM THE HIGHLAND PARK STREET-CAR LINE. EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM CHURCHHILL John Mitchell, Jr., President D. P. Bragg, Secretary Call up the President at Randolph 2213, or Bragg Brothers & Company, 506 North Second Street. SEVEN --- r THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHM( SOUTHERN AiD SOCIETY OF VA., Inc. 527 NORTH SECOND STREET, RICHMOND, VA. SELLS INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS. wary, Mot select tne pest that is to be hast, a policy that pays every week with Southern Aid y of Va., Inc.? Also owning and operatir § tie Va. Beneficial and Insurance @o., Ine., at Nor ‘a. Read a tew testimonials from the thousands that are on file in home offiec at Richmond. Va. Lo eSoSe dip ho ds ehodio- che dr hp sto ete ete ho- oh ocho teste Bo Bo ahnate nde chk OOO MONG N Ver eer wrey NN TLL PLP DEL INI NANI ISIENSE NSN ESSA DLGPL EGOS eran ee tooo ere ctr esoate ato atpteaoedrasnege crates Of all investments that of insurance is the safest, because it pays at the crucial moment—it is not subject to the money market or the rise and fall of stocks and bonds; but pays promptly upon the death of each policy-holder. Insurance that covers the whole field of life’s emergencies in one policy. Sickness, Accident and Death, and per- petual in payments for disabilities. PAID 178 WEPKS' SICK BENEFITS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION AMOUNTING 'TO $629.75. 2316 Green St., Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—I wish to expross my thanks to you for the kindness shown me during the long fllness of my son, Howard Lewter, who is insured with your Society under poll: cy No. 96,885. Hoe was sick for 178 weeks, (from Dec. 1013 to May 1917.) During this Poriod of illness you paid to him, cash in hand $629.75. Your superintendent and agents paid these weekly sick claims each and every week, promptly, cheerfully and without. a Yours is the only insurance company I ever heard of issuing a perpetual paying sick and accident policy; that is, paying for each and every week of sickness until death, complaint. * I willingly recommend the Southern Aid Society to any one who wishes to join a company that really insures perpotually against sickness and accidents, Sincerely and gratefully, (Mrs.) FANNIE WALTON. PAID $503.75 SICK BENEFITS ON 10c. POLICY AND $36.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPT. LY. POLICY NO. 447 ON MARY I, ANDERSON, Farrington, Hanover Co., Va., R. F. D. No. 1, Box 41. ‘To The Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Mr. W. A. Jordan, Supt. Dear Friends:-—I thank you very much for the cheek you sent me and I hops the Lord wiil ever bless and prosper you and the Society, From Yours Sincerely, Mrs. JAS. F. A. JOHNSON. PAID $200.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY, APTER PAYING SICK CLAIMS OF TUS: BAND PROMPTLY BACH WEEK DURING LONG ILLNESS, 267—8th Ave. N. W., Roanoke, Va., Dec. 4, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Richmond, Va. Gontlemen,—I feel that too much cannot bo said in praise of the Southern Aid Soclely of Virginia for its very prompt and courtoous way in which 1f has transacted business during my husband’s long illness. 5 : 1 am glad to rogister my high rogards for tho dignity and efficlency as seen in your Roanoko office, Since my husband first reported sick your district. office paid him promptly until his death November 30, 1916, and on December 4. 1910, paid the death claim of $200.00. 7 e T gladly recommend the Southern Ald Society for its promptness and efficiency. Tam very truly yours, MRS, VAN LUCAS, 6, 1916, to June 6, 1917, and at her death paid over to me tho Death Claim of $500.00. L_tako great pleasure in recommending the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Ine., to anyone who wants a sure policy of protection all through life. Respectfully yours, GEORGE JAMES, Husband, Witness: Clarence James. ALL, SICK CLAIMS AND $500.00 DWATIT CLAIM PROMPTLY PAID. 222 Railroad Avo. Franklin, Va., Aug. 94, 1915. Southern Ald Society, Gentlemon,—I take very groat pleasure in writing you to thank you for the promptness in paying the death claim of my wife, Mrs. Lizale Jonkins, who died Aug. 13, 1915. You lost no time in paying my claim, for as soon as my dlaim reached the home office your check. for $500.00, in full settlomont, was given to me by your euper- intondont, Mr. W. R. Thomas, Tho Southern Ald Socloty $6.50 PER WEEK PAID FROM DEC. 9, 1915 TO JUNE 2, 1916. $210.00 DBATH CLAIM PAID PROMPTLY. Winchestor, Va., January 27, 1917. To Mr. Thos. M. Crump, Secretary, Southern Ald Soctety. We highly recommend tho Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc. the only company that pays you as long ‘as you are sick, and for any disoase that you have. ‘Through their superintendent, Mr. Honry C. Baker, we havo recolved Two Hundved and Ten Dollars, ($210.00), the full amount due us in nettloment of the death claim of our beloved mother, the Into Mrs. Mary Ford. Her weekly sick benefits of $6.60 were also promptly paid to us each and every consecutive week during her long ill- ness from December 9, 1915, to June 2, 1916. No ono should fail to insure with the Southern Ald Society, With pride and gratitude, MARY A. BARRETT, OLLIE FORD, JUNIUS FORD, FRED FORD, GODFREY FORD. MRS. DELIA V. JAMES, 1104 CITAFFIN STT,, RICHMOND, Vio AAS PAID BACH WERK FOR six MONTHS PEOM PEC. 6. 1916, TO JUNE 6, 1917. TOTAL SICK BENEFITS DRAWN DURING SIX AND ONE-HALF YEARS MBEMBERSTIP, $217.50. DEATH CLAIM PAID $500.00, MAKING ‘TOTAL PAYMENTS OF $717.50. PREMIUMS PAID TO SOCIETY TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS AND BIGHTY CENTS Richmond, Va., July 2, 1917, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ‘This ts to certify that my wife, Mrs. Lelia V. James, 1104 Chafin Street was a momber’ of Southern Aid So. cloty of Virginia, Inc. for six and one-half yoars. During this timo, sho (is sick on soveral oceasions, and whon- ever sho reported her illnosa to the Socloty she received her sick dues promptly. Her last illness extended from tho lator part of November 1916 to June 1917. ‘The So- slety sent hor money to her bedside cach weok from Dec. Gj PR eT A __Ia aa nh ao ee FM YSN NN aI aN i ON eo eRe Oa es ee Patrrerrr ag chitannins ys: cere NN ad [ane tr Bee bask WAY BROS eet BRON NaN ed me NO Le a am) Rede teed CMe ce Memeo Wd 4 Late lee ele | es ee au | ses SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA.INC. ° rlahunponsen inner ectisamnccon coe raecomomtoercreemec an i | ee Mee Od in ae ee ee ti OS ol Nee erica ae 2 | eee cw Ore Ane a Sos ee eer : eee ae ||| ne ip rai ec ee a Hi atin Meine aye — mee | om ta eer ee es i es ee a Ce ay Southern Aid Building, Richmond, Va. F ie | gm Dy, ot —— ao =| =U Se BENE 0 ey is second to none in this country, I wish you continued success in your good work. Very truly yours, WILLIAM JENKINS. $100.00 SICK CLATMS—$250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY PAID, Camp Grove, Danville, Va., Fob. 2, 1917. Southern Aid Socioty of virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va, Gentlemen,—Ploaso accept our sincere thanks for your Kind and prompt attention to my beloved husvand, Mr. Wm. Watkins, during his long ilinoss and on account of which you paid $100.00 in sick benofits; also for your Prompt payment of his death claim of’ $260.00. Your company leads all others. I will not fail to recommena the Southern Aid Socloty or Virginia, Inc. :to oach and every one. I hope that 1917 will add 10,000 to your rnom- bership. Rospeetfully yours, Witnoss: Geneva Chaney. MRS, JENNIE WATKINS. , Payments made on a perpetual pay- ing Sickness, Accident and Death insur- ance policy—are merely the accumulat- ing of assets for your future use. Carrying Fire Insurance is prudence, but it is an expense item—Health and Life Insurance is a necessity and the payments are but a saving account. Your building may never burn, but all must take sick, get injured, or die! PAID MOTHER SICK BENEFITS FOR MINE M4NGHIS AND $250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. 912 Romo Street, Petersburg, Va.. Oct. 18, 1916, Southern Aid Society, Petersburg District. Gentlemen,—I wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my mother, Mrs. Alico Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and tho immediate payment of the death claim of $250.00. I shall always speak in defense of your company. Very truly yours, DELLA HAWKS, PAID 20 WEEKS’ SICK BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO $87.00 AND THE DBATIL CLAIM ON $65.00 PROMPTLY. 1020 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southorn Ald Soclety of Virginia, Inc.. 627 N. 2nd St, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen,—On behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very gourteous and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, polley No. P32A7, who was sick for twonty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to his death. Paying him during that illness $87.00 In weekly sick benofits and tke death claim of $65.00 promptly without any deductions, {x all my doalings with your superintendent and agents, I was shown every courtesy that could be desired. May God over bless you and cnabjo you to continue the good work. Very/gratefully yours, MRS. MAGGIE GARLAND. $600.00 DR. THOS. A. STEVENS’ DRATH CLAIM. 1007 Sixth Streot, Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 10, 1917, Southern Afd Socioty of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlomon,—Kindly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment, of death claim of my husband, Dr. Thos. A. Stevens, who died Fobruary 6, 1917. ‘The Spove named check Was delivered to me ‘Thursday, Fob. 8, 1917, by yous superintendent, Mr. R. D. Burton. T Shall always speak in tho highest torms of your company, and pray God's Uiessings upon the work. is Rospecttuliy, MRS. THOS. A. STRVENS. SICK TWO YPARS, DREW $300.00 SICK BENEFITS AND THE FULL DEATH CLAIM, Farniville, Va., April 26, 1917. Southern Ald Socioty of Va., Inc., 627 N. 2nd 8t., Richmond, Va. Gentlemon.—I take this opportunity of oxpressing to you my sincere thanks for the kin. treatment glvon to my brother during his long illness, I also want to thank your agent, Mr, Jackson Glazo, whe was so businosslike in his dealings with him and his family. My brother, Bon Woodson, was sick in Inst. {llness nearly two. yoars, and according to your policy ho was paid each and evary week during tho whole period. Ho recvived about $300.00 in Steck Benofits. Notwithstanding fils fact, wo received the {ui amount of his death calm I therefore take great pleasure in recommending to the general public, the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Tne,, and that tts policy is sv orlor to all others 1 know “ AUGUSTUS WOODSON. Witness: P. W. Moore, Jackson Glazo, POR INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS THE INSURED EVERY WEEK OF LIFE, AND ‘THE WIDOW AND ORPHANS APTER DEATH, TAKE OUT A POLICY IN SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, INC. TOME OFFICE: 527 N. 2ND ST., RICHMOND, VA, DISTRICT OFFICES OR AGENCIES IN ALL PRINCIPAL OITIES IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Ac D. PrlCO.eeeseeesesseeceeesesecseesssseceessProuidont Mdward Stowart.......sseeeeeseeves Firat Vice-President Jas, MP. Cavtor......++.s.....+s1+++-Sacond Vieo-Prosidont B. A. Cophas...... 0... IT phted Vieo-President Thos, M. Crump..............++++++.Seerotary, Manager BL. Jordan, Assistant Socrotary, Manager and Auditor Walton BW. BAKO. vv nnwansviaesscessecscsscee. + sTPOAGHOE W, A. Jordan, A. Washington, Chas. N. Jackson, W. la. Randolph. J.T. P. Cross, Gonoral Manager, Virginia Benofcial & Insurance Co., 626 Queon St., Norfolk. Va. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA., Inc. 527 NORTH SECOND STREET, RICHMOND, VA. SELLS INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS Then why not select the best that is to be had, a policy that pays every week with Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc.? Also owning and operating the Va. Beneficial and Insurance Co., Inc., at Norfolk, Va. Read a few testimonials from the thousands that are on file in home office at Richmond Va. SURN AID S EARTH SECOND S INSURANCE insurance is at the act to the d fall of promptly holder. e whole e policy. and per- ties. JUNE 2, APPLY. 7, 1917. society of as long you have. maker, we ($210.00), with claim ord. Her paid to long ill- No one society. JUNIUS SOUTHERN AID S HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INSURANCE SINCE AGO Southern Aid I the best that is to be had, and also owning and operating g testimonials from the thousa Of all investments that of insurance is the safest, because it pays at the crucial moment--it is not subject to the money market or the rise and fall of stocks and bonds; but pays promptly upon the death of each policy-holder. Insurance that covers the whole field of life's emergencies in one policy. Sickness, Accident and Death, and perpetual in payments for disabilities. Then why not select the best that Society of Va., Inc.? Also owning folk, Va. Read a few testimonials PAID 178 WEEKS' SICK BENEFITS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION AMOUNTING TO $529.75. 231b Green St., Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Richmond, Va. Gentlemen:—I wish to express my thanks to you for the kindness shown me during the long illness of my son, Howard Lewter, who is insured with your Society under policy No. 96,885. He was sick for 178 weeks, (From Dec. 1013 to May 1917.) During this period of illness you paid to him, cash in hand $529.75. Your superintendent and agents paid these weekly sick claims each and every week, promptly, cheerfully and without a Yours is the only insurance company I ever heard of issuing a perpetual paying sick and accident policy; that is, paying for each and every week of sickness until death, complaint. I willingly recommend the Southern Aid Society to any one who wishes to join a company that really insures perpetually against sickness and accidents. Sincerely and gratefully, (Mrs.) FANNIE WALTON. PAID $503.75 SICK BENEFITS ON 10c. POLICY AND $35.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. POLICY NO. 447 ON MARY F. ANDERSON. Farrington, Hanover Co., Va., R. F. D. No. 1, Box 41. To The Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. Mr. W. A. Jordan, Supt. Dear Friends:—I thank you very much for the check you sent me and I hope the Lord will ever bless and prosper you and the Society. From Yours Sincerely, Mrs. JAS. F. A. JOHNSON. PAID $200.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY, AFTER PAYING SICK CLAIMS OF HUSBAND PROMPTLY EACH WEEK DURING LONG ILLNESS. Southern Aid Society, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen—I feel that too much cannot be said in praise of the Southern Aid Society of Virginia for its very prompt and courteous way in which it has transacted business during my husband's long illness. I am glad to register my high regards for the dignity and efficiency as seen in your Roanoke office. Since my husband first reported sick your district office paid him promptly until his death November 30, 1916, and on December 4, 1916, paid the death claim of $200.00. I gladly recommend the Southern Aid Society for its promptness and efficiency. I am very truly yours, MRS. VAN LIGAS. 6, 1916, to June 6, 1917, and at her death paid over to me the Death Claim of $500.00. I take great pleasure in recommending the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., to anyone who wants a sure policy of protection all through life. Respectfully yours, GEORGE JAMES, Husband. Witness: Clarence James. ALL SICK CLAIMS AND $500.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY PAID. 222 Railroad Ave., Franklin, Va., Aug. 24, 1915. Southern Aid Society, Gentlemen,—I take very great pleasure in writing you to thank you for the promptness in paying the death claim of my wife, Mrs. Lizzie Jenkins, who died Aug. 13, 1915. You lost no time in paying my claim, for as soon as my claim reached the home office your check for $500.00, in full settlement, was given to me by your superintendent, Mr. W. R. Thomas. The Southern Aid Society ```markdown ``` Southern Thai society SATURDAY Aug. --25 $5.50 PER WEEK PAID FROM DEC. 9, 1915 TO JUNE 2, 1916. $210.00 DEATH CLAIM PAID PROMPTLY. Winchester, Va., January 27, 1917. To Mr. Thos. M. Crump, Secretary, Southern Aid Society. We highly recommend the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., the only company that pays you as long as you are sick, and for any disease that you have. Through their superintendent, Mr. Henry C. Baker, we have received Two Hundred and Ten Dollars, ($210.00), the full amount due us in settlement of the death claim of our beloved mother, the late Mrs. Mary Ford. Her weekly stick benefits of $5.50 were also promptly paid to us each and every consecutive week during her long illness from December 9, 1915, to June 2, 1916. No one should fail to insure with the Southern Aid Society. With pride and gratitude, MARY A. BARRETT, OLLIE FORD, JUNIUS FORD, FRED FORD, GODFREY FORD. MRS. LELIA V. JAMES, 1104 CHAFFIN ST., RICHMOND VA. YEARS PAID EACH WEEK FOR SIX MONTHS FROM DEC 6, 1916, TO JUNE 6, 1917. TOTAL SICK BENEFITS DRAWN DURING SIX AND ONE-HALF YEARS MEMBERSHIP. $217.50. DEATH CLAIM PAID $500.00, MAKING TOTAL PAYMENTS OF $717.50. PREMIUMS PAID TO SOCIETY TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS Richmond, Va., July 2, 1917. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that This is to certify that my wife, Mrs. Lolla V. James, 1104 Chaffin Street was a member of Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., for six and one-half years. During this time, she was sick on several occasions, and whenever she reported her illness to the Society she received her sick dues promptly. Her last illness extended from the latter part of November 1916 to June 1917. The Society sent her money to her bedside each week from Dec. THE RICHMOND PLANET AID SOCIETY SECOND STREET, FRANCE THAT 1907 SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA. INC. 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA INC. HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA INC. USURNS AGAINST SICKNESS ACCIDENTS & DEATH 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA INC. Southern Aid Building, Richmond, Va. is to be had, a policy that p and operating the Va. Benef from the thousands that are 19-97 SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA. INC. 527 HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INC. HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INC. HOME OFFICE SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY VIRGINIA INC. Southern Aid Building, Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA BENEFICIAL & INSURANCE CO. VA. BEN. & INS. CO. BUILDING Virginia Beneficial & Insurance Co.'s Bldg., Norfolk, Va. M SOCIETY OF VA. INC. OFFICE SOUTHERN AND SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA AGAINST DENTS & DEATH building, Richmond, Va. Pa- ing Sic- ance p- ing of a Can- but it Life I payme Your b must t SIC South R Gene you r my b your r in his M nearly pald recew this f I the gener Inc., policy that pays every w the Va. Beneficial and Ins ands that are on file in hom is second to none in this country. I wish you continued success in your good work. Very truly yours, WILLIAM JENKINS. $100.00 SICK CLAIMS—$250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY PAID. Camp Grove, Danville, Va., Feb. 2, 1917. Southern Aid Society of virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen—Please accept our sincere thanks for your kind and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Mr. Wm. Watkins, during his long illness and on account of which you paid $100.00 in sick benefits; also for your prompt payment of his death claim of $250.00. Your company leads all others. I will not fail to recommend the Southern Aid Society or Virginia, Inc., to each and every one. I hope that 1917 will add 10,000 to your membership. Repeatfully yours. ```markdown ``` Payments made on a perpetual paying Sickness, Accident and Death insurance policy-are merely the accumulating of assets for your future use. Carrying Fire Insurance is prudence, but it is an expense item-Health and Life Insurance is a necessity and the payments are but a saving account. Your building may never burn, but all must take sick, get injured, or die! every week with Southern Aid and Insurance Co., Inc., at Nor- in home office at Richmond, Va. HER SICK BENEFITS FOR NINE MONTHS AND $250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. 912 Rome Street, Petersburg, Va., Oct. 18, 1916. Society, Petersburg District. I wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my Price Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and the immediate death claim of $250.00. I always speak in defense of your company. Very truly yours, DELLA HAWKS. HERS' SICK BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO $87.00 AND THE DEATH CLAIM ON $65.00 PROMPTLY. 1020 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Society of Virginia, Inc., 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. On behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, policy No. I sick for twenty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to being him during that illness $87.00 in weekly sick benefits and the death promptly without any deductions. My dealings with your superintendent and agents, I was shown every should be desired. Never bless you and enable you to continue the good work. Very gratefully yours, MRS. MAGGIE GARLAND. PAID MOTHER SICK BENEFITS FOR RINE MARCHS AND $250.00 DEATH CLAIM PROMPTLY. 912 Rome Street, Petersburg, Va.. Oct. 18, 1916. Southern Aid Society, Petersburg District. Gentlemen,—I wish to express many thanks for the promptness in paying my mother, Mrs. Alice Hill, during her continued illness of nine months, and the immediate payment of the death claim of $250.00. PAID 20 WEEKS' SICK BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO $87.00 AND THE DEATH CLAIM ON $65.00 PROMPTLY. 1020 Palmer Street, Portsmouth, Va., May 30, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., 527 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen.—On behalf of myself and children I wish to thank you for your very courteous and prompt attention to my beloved husband, Edward Garland, policy No. 93247, who was sick for twenty weeks consecutively from January to May, prior to his death. Paying him during that illness $87.00 in weekly sick benefits and the death claim of $65.00 promptly without any deductions. In all my dealing In all my dealings with your superintendent and agents, I was shown every courtesy that could be desired. $500.00 DR. THOS. A. STEVENS' DEATH CLAIM 1007 Sixth Street, Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 10, 1917. Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Kindly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment of my husband, Dr. Thos. A. Stevens, who died February 6, 1917. The check was delivered to me Thursday, Feb. 8, 1917, by your superintendent, on. always speak in the highest terms of your company, and pray God's the work. 1007 Sixth Street, Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 10, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Goularton, Kirkby Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., Richmond, Va. Gentlemen. Kindly accept my sincere thanks for your check of $500 in full payment of death claim of my husband, Dr. Thos. A. Stevens, who died February 6, 1917. The above named cheek was delivered to me Thursday, Feb. 8, 1917, by your superintendent, Mr. R. D. Burton. I shall always speak in the highest terms of your company, and pray God's blessings upon the work. ```markdown ``` MRS. JENNIE WATKINS RICHMOND Virginia ```markdown ``` SICK TWO YEARS. DREW $300.00 SICK BENEFITS AND THE FULL DEATH CLAIM. Farmville, Va., April 26, 1917. Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc., 527 N. 2nd St. Richmond, Va. Gentlemen—I take this opportunity of expressing to you my sincere thanks for the kin. treatment given to my brother during his long illness. I also want to thank your agent, Mr. Jackson Glaze, who was so business-like in his dealings with him and his family. My brother, Ben Woodson, was sick in last illness nearly two years, and according to your policy he was paid each and every week during the whole period. He received about $300.00 in Stick Benefits. Notwithstanding this fact, we received the full amount of his death claim. I therefore take great pleasure in recommending to the general public, the Southern Aid Society of Virginia, Inc., and that its policy is superior to all others I know. AUGUSTUS WOODSON. Witness: P. W. Moore, Jackson Glaze. Respectfully, MRS, TIOS A, STEVENS. FOR INSURANCE THAT PROTECTS THE INSURED EVERY WEEK OF LIFE, AND THE WIDOW AND ORPHANS AFTER DEATH, TAKE OUT A POLICY IN SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, INC. HOME OFFICE: 527 N. 2ND ST., RICHMOND, VA. DISTRICT OFFICES OR AGENCIES IN ALL, PRINCIPAL CITIES IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: A. D. Price.....President Edward Stewart.....First Vice-President Jas. T. Carter.....Second Vice-President B. A. Cophas.....Third Vice-President Thos. M. Crump.....Secretary, Manager B. L. Jordan, Assistant Secretary, Manager and Auditor Walter E. Baker.....Treasurer W. A. Jordan, A. Washington, Chas. N. Jackson, W. E. Randolph. J. T. P. Cross, General Manager, Virginia Beneficial & Insurance Co., 526 Queen St., Norfolk Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET I.O.ST.LUKE HERE Great Meeting at City Auditorium--G. Ex. Ruler A.W. Scott Delivers Great Address. Giles B. Jackson in the Limelight. Hon. Wm. T. Dabney Wants Colored Folks to Stay Here. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker's Concluding Remarks. VOLUME XXXIV, NO. 41 I.O. ST. LU Great Meeting ditorium~O A.W. Scott Great A Giles B. Jackson Hon. Wm. T. B Colored Folks Mrs. Maggie Concluding The Fraternal Night of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Right Worthy Grand Council, Independent Order of St. Luke, at the City Auditorium last Tuesday night was a complete success. About 4,000 anxious people thronged this spacious edifice and Mrs. Maggie L, Walker was the object of unbounded admiration and praise at the hands of those who had a chance to speak their sentiments on this occasion. Grand Chief A. C. Garner presided with that ease and grace for which he is noted. One of the most remarkable features of the meeting was the spectacular parade of the two wings of the I. B. P. O. Elks of the World, Capital City Lodge, No. 11 and Williams Lodge, No. 11. They combined with the St. Lukes and headed by the Municipal Band arrived at the City Auditorium about three-quarters of an hour late. Mrs. Walker and her staff were in the parade, too. These Elks formed an escort to Grand Exalted Ruler Armond W. Scott, who had been invited to deliver an address. Thus was had a combination of St. Lukes and Elks and Elks and St. Lukes, a fraternization of a kind never seen in this city before. On the rostrum sat prominent citizens. Here too was the three hundred voice choir under the leadership of Mrs. Syvilla Briggs, with Mrs. Sophia Lemas as pianist. MRS. BRIGGS A STAR Mrs. Briggs has a voice of great flexibility and charming sweetness. The renditions charmed the audience. Prayer was offered by Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church. R. W. G. Chief Garner proceeded to introduce Editor John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and President of the Mechanics Savings Bank. Much to his surprise Editor Mitchell had been ushered to a seat at the side of Madame Walker, white Grand Exalted Ruler Scott occupied a seat on the other side. MR. JAMES T. CARTER INTRODUCES SPEAKER He bowed his acknowledgements and when the Madame and the presiding officer insisted, made a few well-chosen remarks congratulating the Order upon its success and paying tribute to the remarkable woman, who had led them so successfully. Mr. James T. Carter in well-chosen words, proceeded to introduce Attorney Armond W. Scott, Grand Worthy Exalted Ruler. He paid a tribute to this brilliant orator and in a few moments, Mr. Scott was facing a standing audience, that upon the sound of the gavel had arisen to greet him. A TRIBUTE TO MRS. WALKER He paid a tribute to the prominent citizens of this community and his encomiums to Mrs. Walker elicited much applause. He declared John Mitchell to be one of the brainiest colored men in the country, while Mrs. Walker had the unique distinction of being the only woman bank president in the world. He launched into a detailed description of the origin of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Elks, concluding with a ringing tribute to those who had accomplished so much good through these agencies. MUCH GOOD DONE He then told of the great work accomplished by the Order of St. Luke. He concluded his remarks after he had spoken of the valor of the colored people of this country and of their loyalty to the national government. The race had never given birth to a traitor'. Mr. Scott was at his best and the address delivered ranked with the most eloquent ever delivered here. At its conclusion he was congratulated. Chief Garner announced a disgu- pointment in the fact that Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President of Girl's Training School, District of Columbia was not present. MR. DABNEY'S GREAT PLEA She was to have delivered an address. Col. Giles B. Jackson was recognized to introduce Hon. William T. Dabney, Business Manager of the Richmond, Va. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Dabney was much pleased and he announced that he came to deliver a message. He welcomed the delegates to the city and expressed the opinion that the white people of the community were glad to see them here. He then attacked the migratory spirit of some of our people and he declared that the South was the best place for them. REGATIONSHIP FRIENDLY The relationship between the white and the colored people here was most friendly. He stated that there were less handlels to colored people in this community than anywhere else. He spoke for some time and incidentally cited Maggie L. Walker, John Mitchell, Jr. and Giles Jackson as being worthy leaders for the colored people to follow. With the naming of Giles Jackson, hissing was heard all over the house and it looked as though the meeting would break up in confusion. HAD EAK OF THE PRESIDENT. Mr. Dabney "stuck to his guns" and he declared Giles Jackson was a most worthy citizen respected by the white people and that he was doing great service for his race. He (Continued On Fifth Page.) A Noted Prelate Here. Rev, S. W. Smith, D. D., pastor of the great Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, N. Y and R. W. G. Prelate of the R. W. G. Council, I. O. of St. Luke, is in the city attending the fiftieth anniversary of the Order. Dr. Smith has served in this capacity longer probably than any other person. He will preach all day Sunday at the Fifth Street Baptist Church for Rev. King, whom he succeeded in Yonkers. Mr. Winston Dandridge Passes Away The funeral services of Mr. Winston Dandridge, of Morrison, who departed this life Wednesday, August 5th, were conducted at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church by Rev. N. B. Brown, assisted by Rev. F. W. Brown of Morrison, Sunday, August 12, 1917 His illness was of a short duration. He is survived by his mother, Martha Dandridge, a wife, one daughter and one brother. Rev. N. B. Brown preached a sympathetic sermon. Mr. Dandridge was a devoted husband and a loving father and his many friends feel deeply their loss. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. R. C. Scott officiated as funeral director. The interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. Peace to his ashes, rest for his soul. Let Cephas do your Renting. Office 535 1-2 North Second street. Tele- phone. Randolph 588 Birthday Party. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, parents of Miss Arline Brown, gave her a delightful birthday party last Thursday night at Cleft Hall, on upper Hull street. A large number of her friends were present and a pleasant evening was spent. Many enjoyed themselves chit-chatting while other tripped the light fantastic too until twelve o'clock RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1917 DISGRAGED THE LYNCHER MY ARISTOCRACY IS HISTORY NOW. MY RECORD IS BROKEN. I CANNOT THROW A STONE. RECORD IN YEARS WITHOUT MURDER, KIDNEY AND LYNCHING AUG. 1817 GEORGE JOHNSON The lynching of James Page, by farmers at Lillian, Va., Wednesday, August 15th, was the first outbreak of mob violence in the Old Dominion in 18 years.—Cartoon by Mr. Geor g H. Ben Johnson. DON'T HELP DIVIDE THE BAPTISTS. (W H Moses, Philadelphia) The regular National Baptist Convention will meet September 5, 1917 at Muskogee, Oklahoma. It is important that we attend in large numbers, Rev. R. H. Boyd and his associated board members have attempted to split the convention and will meet in Atlanta, Ga, in what they call "The Unincorporated National Convention. It is the duty of every true Negro Baptist to discourage official division in the ranks of the Negro Baptists of this country. Differences of opinion and reforms should be fought out in the regular organization. We will need to be together to do the "world work" of Negro Baptists after the world war. As to the merits of the present Baptist controversy the following facts are undebatable: (1) Rev. R. H. Boyd was hired and paid by the National Baptist Con- The lynching of James Page, by f of mob violence in the Old Dominion vention to operate its publishing plant. (2) Since the plant has been established Boyd and his associate board members have denied the Convention control over the board of managers and denied the Convention monetary interest or property rights in the plant. (3) The Convention is asking the Court to prevent Boyd and his nine associate board members from usurping its publishing plant. (4) Boyd et al, have attempted to organize another Convention which will protect them in their shameful betrayal of public trust. (5) That "Fake Convention" allowed Boyd and his usurping board to forge its name through its president and secretary. to a document for the courts in which Boyd et al made "his hood-winked faked convention" tell the Courts that it did not establish the Publishing Board, nor has it any property interest in the publishing plant, of which Boyd is secretary. (6) The regular National Baptist Convention is trying to have the courts settle the point at issue. Boyd and his associates are trying to keep the courts from determining the issue by using the patronage of the "Fake Convention" to fight and drag the case on indefinitely through the courts while the "Combine of Nine" continue to get the denomination's money. (7) Boyd's "Fake Convention" has told the courts, by adopting Boyd's report that it has no publishing board and never has had one. (8) Boyd's "Fake Convention" elected an official publishing board, independent of Boyd's board at Nahsh- ville and instructed them that they are not expected to enter into litigation to take charge of Boyd's plant and Boyd made it a part of the court record. (9) The regular National Baptist Convention has been compelled to publish and issue another series of Sunday School literature in order to keed Boyd from using the money from the patronage to fight and defeat the Convention in the courts. (10) Those who continue to patronize that branch of our publishing plant which Boyd is usurping are either wifely or ignorantly, or ignobly for-cheap-newspaper-boosting, aiding and abetting Boyd in this shameful denominational plundering and dividing of the National Baptist family. (11) Scores and scores of us who have been life-long friends of the Boys and have fought side by side with them for other denominational reforms have been compelled to abandon him in his present attempt to disrupt the Convention and 'get-away' with its publishing plant. (12) Boyd's "Fake Convention" does not stand for a single reform DISGRAGED armers at Lillian, Va., Wednesday, A in 18 years.—Cartoon by Mr. Geor for which we have fought with respect to the boards being subject to the Convention. Let us not help divide the Baptists by aiding and abetting Boyd and his "Fake Convention." If the majority of Baptists do not desire Dr. Morris they can vote him out. If the Convention needs reforms and forward movement, let us see that it gets them. Let us stand our ground and fight it out as true Baptists should. HOWARD UNIVERSITY TO OPEN August 16, 1917. The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen.—We have been informed that there is a rumor going about the country that Howard University will not open for school work in September. You will greatly oblige by telling all of your patrons that the advertisement in your paper is true and bona fide. Howard University will open in September as usual: Professional Departments, October 1, 1917; All other Departments, September 19, 1917; registration days, September 17 and 18. Yours very truly, GEO. W. COOK, Secretary FOR SAY! Destrable homes on good terms— Suburban and City—Rendy money to loan. BRAGG BROS. & CO., 506 N. Second street. 26 IDEAL SOCIETY TO HOLD FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION The Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society to Hold Annual Session Here. The Convention will open Tuesday morning, September 4, at ten o'clock in Third Street Bethel A. M. E, Church, North Third street, between Leigh and Jackson. The session will hold three days. Members of the Order are invited to attend the sessions. Tuesday night at 8:15 will be welcome meeting at which time all members and the public are invited. Splendid addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers. The organization is five years old and has made a splendid record. WANTED—A Good Barber at once! 60 cents on a dollar. Apply to JESSE M. TURNDR, 83 N. Main street, Harrisonburg, Va. 4t MY HISTORY NOW. MY RECORD IS BROKEN. I CANNOT THROW A STONE. RECORD IN YEARS WITHOUT YOUR LAWRENCE LYNCHING EDWARD JOHNSON August 15th, was the first outbreak ge H. Ben Johnson. LOTT CAREY DAY. Great Foreign Mission Meeting at the First Baptist Church, Sunday. August. 26, 1917. An excellent programme has been arranged for each service. Do not miss this grand treat. This day is set apart to commemorate the life and work of Lott Carey, the pioneer missionary to Africa from this historic church. All are invited to come and enjoy this missionary entertainment, especially those interested in Foreign Mission work. Under the auspices of the Foreign Mission Society, Mrs. L, A. Hope, president; Mrs. E. J. W. Johnson, secretary; Mrs. L, G. Lewis, treasurer. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., pastor. Rev. W H. Skipwith Here. Centralia, Va., First Baptist Church Rev. H. M. Chapman, pastor.—We are in the midst of our annual revival and have with us that great preacher and singer, Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D., better known as the International preacher and singing evangelist. Men, women and children are being converted every night. Our meetings will continue until August 31st. Sunday night next, by special request Rev. Skipwith will speak from the subject, "Does the Sun Move?" Sunday morning he will speak at Bernhard Hundred. Everybody welcome WAS IT MURDER? Peculiar Conditions-Facts Being Sifted in Colored Girl's Death. The killing of the colored girl, Louise Brown, 19 years of age by Vina Clark Sear, white, Thursday morning, August 16, 1917, at 519 N. Fourth street, in this city is still the subject of nageh comment on the part of the people in the neighborhood. The suspicious circumstances surrounding the case have led to an investigation as to how the girl's death could have taken place under the conditions described by the woman, who now admits that she shot and killed her. ATTORNEY McKENZIE RETAINED Attorney August McKenzie has been retained to investigate the matter and when he announced that more time was needed and this was supplemented by the statement of Attorney T. Gray Haddon, who announced that he had been asked to represent the prosecution, the further consideration was postponed until September 8th, 1917. ATTORNEY HADDON'S ATTITUDE The following report explains itself: At the request of T. Gray Haddon, who said that he had been asked to assist in the prosecution and that he had not had time to talk with several of the witnesses for that side, Police Justice Crutchfield today continued until September 8th the case of Mrs. Vina Clark Sear, girl bride of John A Seal, of 0115-12- N. Fourth street, charged with fatally shooting Miss Louise Brown, nineteen-year-old colored girl, of 617 Jessie street, employed as domestic by Mrs. S. B. Frederick, 517 1-2 N. Fourth street EVIDENCE WANTED Mr. Haddon told the court that he did not wish to appear in the case if convinced it was an accident as the police believe, and for that reason he wished more time in which to question witnesses in order to be better able to form an opinion as to whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Mrs. Sear's bond of $500 was renewed when the case went over. August McKenzie, colored attorney retained by members of the girl's family, furnished the court with the following list of witnesses: WITNESSES READY William Brown and Mary Harris, 617 Jessie street; Alice Scott, 617 Walker street; James Goldin, 728 1-2 N. Fourth street; Sarah Carey, 820 L. Leigh street; May Freeman, 816 N. Fourth street. When the case was called several days ago McKenzie told the court that he would be able to produce witnesses who could pro- bably show that the shooting was not accidental. ALONE IN ROOM Mrs. Scar and the girl were alone in her flat when the latter was shot through the head with an army revolver used by her husband in the Spanish-American war. She claimed that she did not know it was loaded. Coroner Whitfield was so satisfied that it was accidental that he deemed an inquest unnecessary. The same conclusion was reached by Detective Sergent Wiley, Patrolman Hank and others who investigated for the police. LEAROUGH----WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Williams announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Josephine, to Mr. Jesse M Leabaugh, Sunday evening, August 12, 1917, at 6:30 o'clock, in their home, 1411 E, Ross street. Dr. W, T. Johnson officiated. Reception announcement later. BARCROFT--HOWARD Mr. James Howard announces the marriage of his daughter, Miss Magnolia Howard, to Mr. D. L. Barcroft, at Mt. Olivet Church, on September 6, 1917, at 8:30 P. M. Reception at 1017 1-2 N. Fifth street, from 9 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. Let Cophas do your Renting. Office 535 1-2 North Second street. Télé- phone. Renolph 588 PRICE, FIVE CENTS MURDER? ditions-Facts in Colored Death. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS. Rev. J. J. Nickerson, of Hinton, W. Va. was in the city last week. W. B. Ball is yet confined to bed at his residence, 2214 Henrico St. Mr. C. M. Mrey and sister, Miss Hortense B. will leave the city Thursday for Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Norma B. Spurlock. 203 E. Clay street, left Sunday for a visit to Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. T. W. Bunson will leave today (Saturday) for Moseley's Junction, Va., where she will spend a couple of weeks with her brother, Mr. C. C. Sturtevant. Mrs. Gertrude Smith of 817 St. Paul street, left the city last Sunday on her tour, New York City, Cleveland and St. Louis, visiting relatives and friends. Mr. A. L. Garrett, Secretary-Manager of the Fayetteville (N. C.) Coffin and Casket Company, called on us this week. Mr. E. J. Cunningham, of South Richmond left the city Friday, 17th inst, for an extended Northern tour of two weeks. Miss Ruth Robinson e South side will leave the city Monday, Keysville to spend ten days visiting her aunt. Mrs. Maria Sewell is indisposed at her residence 908 Denny street. She is under the treatment of Dr. E. R. Jefferson. Sir Zebedee Henderson, C. C. of Fulton Lodge, No. 42, has been called to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Elijah Henderson, who is very ill at his residence in Newport News, Va. Rev. Harry F. Hughes, pastor of the First Union Baptist Church, of Brooklyn, Md., called on us. Mr. Thomas Berry, 210 E. Seventeenth street, South Richmond, was taken very ill Thursday morning, the 16th inst. He was immediately rushed to the Richmond Hospital, where a very serious operation was performed on him. At this writing, Mr. Berry is slowly improving. Rev. Dr. Junius Gray, formerly an "Old Manchester Boy" now of Baltimore, Md., is in the city this week attending the St. Luke Convention. Dr. Gray is pastor of the Psalmist Baptist Church and Evangelist for the State of Maryland. The paper which he edits has a fine circulation and Dr. Gray is well known throughout the "Old Line" State. Mr. George Jefferson, Jr. arrived in the city Thursday the 16th inst and was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jefferson, Sr., 1400 McDonough street. While here he was royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee, 1509 Docatur street, Southside. Mr. Jefferson is one of the head porters in the John Wanamaker store, Philadelphia and secretary of the John Wanamaker Club, which has a membership of more than 700. He left Monday for Washington, D. C. Mrs. N. Beresenia Nash has returned from the Tidewater section, where she has been spending her vacation. Mrs. Andrew J. Walker and children will leave for Youngstown, O. to join her husband, who is now living there. Rev. R. B. H. Green, D. D., and Mr. Bernard Jefferson, of Baltimore, Mr., attended the St. Luke Jubilee Convention here this week. Misses Evelyn Camillia and Minnie Kate Stallings are spending their vacation in Powhatan county, Va. Mr. J. S. Vandervall, of New York City, brother of Mr. B. P. Vandervall, is attending the Jubilee Coloration of the I. O. St. Luke. After an absence of a number of years, he was glad to meet with relatives and old acquaintances. Mrs. George Fleming, Jr., of Fine Creek Mills, Va. is a delegate to the annual convention of the I. O. St. Luke. She and her daughter, Miss Ellen L. Fleming are the guest of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming, 919 N. Sixth street TWO SATURDAY.....AUGUST 25, 1917 COLORED MAN LYNCHED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. Northumberland Farmers Break 18 Year Record of Old Dominion. Heathsville, Va., August 16.—Virginia's unblemished lynching record of eighteen years' standing has been broken. At Lillian, Northumberland County, within a few miles of Heathsville, William Page, a colored farm hand recently accepted for the new national army, last night was hanged by a party of nearly 500 masked and grinly determined farmers, following an attempted assault made upon the daughter and niece of Captain Truitt, one of the most prominent farmers on the Northern Neck That the assailant of the young women was unsuccessful was due entirely to the presence of mind displayed by eighteen-year-old Miss Truitt, the object of Page's attack. She it was who sped to her parents' home, after outwitting the Negro, and gave the alarm. Truitt, armed with a shotgun loaded with buckshot, was on the trail of the Negro within a few minutes, and captured him in less than half an hour. Three hours later, the Negro's body was dangling from a tree within the confines of a small Negro settlement, and the farmers who had meted out summary justice were dispersing quietly for their homes. The attack was made about 8 o'clock in the evening and within a stone's throw of the Truitt residence. Miss Traitt and her young cousin were returning home, when suddenly they heard a movement in the bushes beside the road, and the burly form of a Negro appeared at their horse's head. As the horse stopped, the Negro slipped rapidly to the side of the buggy in which the girls were driving. NEGRO GRABS GIRLS AND DRAGS THEM TO GROUND. Reaching in, he grabbed Miss Truitt and her cousin by the arms. The elder girl was too frightened to offer opposition for a few seconds after the Negro caught hold of her, and the younger was quite paralyzed with fear. However, as she felt herself being dragged forth, Miss Truitt began to light. She hit the Negro in the face, scratched and poked at his eyes, but, with her cousin, was dragged forth to the ground where the younger girl collapsed in a heap. With the collapse of the child, Page turned his attention to Miss Trufful. In spite of the fight which the young man made, Page hurled her to the ground. There she was being overpowered by the giant black when her ready wit came to her assistance. Pretending to see a neighbor approaching along the road, she cryingly pleaded with him for aid. At first the Negro did not notice the appeal, but the girl cried again for succor from the supposed man, and this time Page heard and looked up. It was while his face was elevated and half-turned toward her that Miss Truitt recognized her assailant as Page, a Negro recently employed by her father. As the Negro hesitated, Miss Truitt once more begged assistance of the imagined neighbor, insisting that he hurry and save her. So sharp was her demand, so true her acting, that Page released her and stood up ready to meet an assault. "Iil him!" the girl on the ground exclaimed. With the words, Page gave one glance around and took to his heels, running up the road a short distance before plunging into the heavy woods which bordered it. REVIVES COUSIN AND HURRIES HOME WITH NEWS. Miss Truitt revived her cousin and lifted her into the buggy, in which she drove rapidly the short distance to her home. There the story of the attempted assault soon was sobbed out to Captain Truitt, a stanch old Virginian, who places the safety of his women-folk first and the majesty of the Commonwealth second, and who is one of the foremost citizens of the Northern Neck. A few minutes served to satisfy Truitt that his daughter and niece were unharmed. Within ten minutes after the girls had arrived he had secured his shotgun, loaded it with buckshot and, with a pocketful of shells, was on the road in search of their assailant. Captain Truitt knew the Negroes of the neighborhood as well as he knew the locality itself. He first searched along the road near the scene of the assault, and then proceeded at once to the little store that stands just between the white and Negro settlements. Several farmers were leafing around the counters as he entered, and it was a few minutes before Truitt recognized the dark figure at the rear. His entrance had attracted no particular attention, but the bristling command of "Hands up!" that he addressed to Page, who was half hiding close to the back of the store, focused all eyes upon him. Page, with the others in the room, wheeled toward Truitt, to look into the muzzle of the double-barreled shotgun. PAGE ONLY MAN WHO RAISES ARMS INTO AIR. Slowly Page's arms went toward the ceiling. The action would have been self-convicting even if Miss Truitt had not identified him positively to her father, for all the farmers in the room were too surprised to move. Obeying Truitt's orders, the Negro advanced to the front of the store, and there he was secured by others in the room at the command of Truitt, who continued to keep the Negro closely covered with his weapon. Explanations were made in short order, and a farmer sent to inform the sheriff. Truitt continued to keep close guard over his prisoner, and did not notice that others who had been in the store when he entered quietly slipped away, until he and the store-keeper and Page practically were the only ones remaining. Sheriff Headly received news of the attempted crime, and, with Magistrate Cralle, rode at a gallop to the store at Lilian. He arrived to find Truitt holding his prisoner, whom he surrendered to the officer that the law might take its course. Headly bound Page and started with him out of the store to convey the man to the jail at Heathsville. He had scarcely stepped from the door, however, before he found himself surrounded by scores of masked men. Those who had slipped away while Truitt guarded the Negro had done their work. The men seemed to have risen as if by magic. They were calm. There was no loud talking. Not one of them could have been recognized by a member of his family. Sheriff Headly looked at them and understood. Page rolled his eyes wildly and seemed to feel the tension without entirely comprehending its grim meaning. QUET VOICE TELLS SHERIFF "WE WANT THAT NIGGER" The spell was broken by a quiet voice that rose somewhere out in the crowd. "We want that nigger, sheriff." The men pressed in closer and Sheriff Headly stepped in front of Page. He appealed to the men in the name of his office. He pleaded with them on personal grounds. He threatened them with the arrests he would have to make later should they become known to him. He begged that Virginia's record for allowing the law to take its course be sustained and the State upheld, as one of the leaders among the Southern States, and he informed them that it was Captain Truitt's desire that Page be given a court trial. There was not a sound for a few moments and then, again the first remark was repeated. "We want that nigger, sheriff." The men crowded in once more, and, unable to offer resistance against the pressure from the lynching party about him, Headly's grasp on Page was broken and the Negro was swallowed from view as the farmers closed about him. Page then realized what was in store for him. He bordered upon collapse before he had proceeded a hundred yards and his appeals for clemency were borne back by the wind to Sheriff Headly and Magistrate Cralle. Receiving no replies to his pleas, Page then begged to be allowed to see his wife and mother. That request was granted and the Negro spent a few minutes with each before he was hurried out into the night again USE AUTOMOBILE TO TAKE NEGRO TO SCHOOLHOUSE. When he returned to the road an automobile had been secured, and he was bundled in, walling and praying. It was not a long drive to the heart of the Negro settlement, and so time was lost by the man driving the machine. Reaching the settlement, the car proceeded to the yard in front of the schoolhouse and there stored. here stopped. Page was dragged forth and into the yard, where he dropped beneath the outspreading arms of a giant oak beneath which pickaninmies play daily. A rope was knotted about his neck, and Page was raised to his feet. He was given a few minutes for prayer, and then—arms, used to holding the rope guide-line of a plow horse pulled concertedly at the word of command. The rope was tied about the tree trunk and Page's quivering body left dangling. As silently as it had gathered the lynching party dispersed, the men separating and disappearing. It was not until this morning that Sheriff Headly discovered where Page had been hung, and, with the coroner, had the body cut down. The attempted assault occurred, report of it was made the assailant captured and hung and the party dispersed within four hours. The attempted crime came as a both from a clear sky in a community that is usually looked upon as composed of model, law-abiding citizens, and so swiftly did events transpire that not even as yet has public sentiment, except in the immediate vicinity, had a chance to mature either for or against the summary justice meted out to the Negro. NO APPEAL TO GOVERNOR FOR ASSISTANCE OF TROOPS ASSISTANCE OF TROOPS. At the office of Governor Stuart last night it was stated that no report had been received of any lynching in Northumberland County, nor had the Governor received any request for military aid in maintaining order. It was stated that the last previous lynching in Virginia happened approximately eighteen years ago, during the administration of Governor J. Hoge Tyler, when a lynching occurred near the town of Emporia, in Southside Virginia. On many occasions both during this and previous administrations, troops have been called out to aid sheeriffs in maintaining order and to protect the lives of the accused until an orderly trial. Governor Stuart has frequently expressed the hope that his entire administration would pass without the disgrace of a lynching in this Commonwealth. During the great fire in Honewell more than a year ago there were persistent reports that a Negro had been lynched for looting in the ruins. An official investigation was made, in which the story was found to be without foundation in fact, though in several tabulations which went out afterwards Virginia was charged erroneously with a lynching DO YOU KNOW HER? Adrie Hopkins, Communicate with undersigned attorney of Washington, D. C., an learn of something to your interest. State if you can come to Washington ton in September if necessary. ATTORNEY B. W. J. Care PLANET, Richmond, Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA GOV. STUART HAS NO OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE OF A LYNCHING THAT OCCURED ON NIGHT OF AUGUST 22. Governor Stuart said this morning that he was still without official knowledge of the lynching of William Page, colored, in Northumberland County, Wednesday night. He declined to comment or to make any statement until he had official notice of the occurrence. Judge Joseph W. Chinn presides over the judicial circuit that embraces Northumberland. Asa S. Rice is commonwealth's attorney of the county. The News Leader this morning telegraphed to Mr. Rice to inquire what steps, if any, were being taken to apprehend members of the mob. No reply had been received at the hour of going to press William Page recently accepted for the draft army, was lynched by masked men at Lilian, Northumberland County, Wednesday night, following an attempted attack upon the 18-year old daughter of Captain Truitt and her niece, younger than she. Page was recently employed as a farm hand by Captain Truitt. The execution was devoid of any spectacular features. It was the deliberate act of the men of the neighborhood, who, when they learned of the outrage, proceeded to assemble for the purpose which they carried out. FIRST IN EIGHTEEN YEARS This was the first lynching in Virginia in eighteen years. News of it did not reach Richmond until late last night, and up to that time not even the governor's office had been advised. The attempted assault, for which Page paid the death penalty, occurred early Wednesday night, as Miss Truitt and her cousin were riding home in a buggy. It was within a stone's throw of the Truitt home. The young women heard a rustling sound in the bushes on the roadside. The next moment a burly man stepped out and as their horse stopped slid to the side of the buggy. Both girls were frightened speechless for the moment. Later the older, Miss Truitt, began to offer heroic resistance, as her cousin fell in a heap in the road. With the collapse of the child, the would-be assailant turned his attention to Miss Truitt, whose wits saved her. HER WITS SAVED HER Miss Truitt, in a commanding voice summoned help, calling a neighbor by name, as if he were in sight. At first this did not alarm the man. Repeated and more persistent cries, however, caused him to stand up in the road. "Hit him!" commanded Miss Truitt addressing an imaginary person he hind her assailant. With that the man ran into the darkness. Miss Truitt and the girl made haste for the home of the former where Captain Truitt was informed of what had occurred. Armed with a shotgun and ammunition, he started out and proceeded to a store situated, tween white and colored settlement. He entered, and, back in the rear, he saw a black form which was that of Page. The Virginian gave the command of "Hands up" and Page's hands went up At Captain Truitt's command Page advanced toward the front of the store. He was piloted outside, and, one by one, the farmers who had been there disappeared. In the mean time Sheriff Headley was notified and he appeared on the scene, accompanied by Magistrate Cralle. Sheriff Headley bound the prisoner and was going to take him to the jail at Heathsville. Captain Truitt wanted him to stand trial under the law. "WE WANT THAT NIGGER." Just then a group of masked men appeared. "We want that nigger," was their command. The sheriff remonstrated. He soon saw what the crowd meant; and the next instant Page was swallowed up by the crowd and led away to the front of a school house in the heart of a colored settlement. There after the prisoner had been allowed to see his wife and mother, the execution took place by hanging. The crowd then dispersed. There was no appeal to the governor for troops. The attack, capture and lynching all occurred in four hours. There was little time for deliberation. Troops could not have reached the section for hours afterwards. The last lynching in Virginia was on March 24, 1900, during the administration of Governor J. Hoge Tyler, in Greenville county, near Emporia, Va. During the fire at Hopewell, over a year ago, it was reported that a colored man had been lynched for looting burning houses but there was no truth in the report. On several occasions in recent years governors have been called upon and have sent troops to restore order and prevent lynchings.—Richmond, Va. News-Leader. GOVERNOR ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF LYNCHING. Governor Stuart last night ordered an investigation into the lynching of the Negro William Page, which took place Wednesday night at Lilliam, Northumberland county, within a few miles of Heathsville, after he had attempted to assault Miss Mary Truitt, daughter of Captain W. S. Truitt, a former citizen of that section. The executive is determined to go to the bottom of the lynching, and place the blame on those who were responsible for breaking Virginia's record of eighteen years without a single unlawful execution. The lynching of the Negro shocked a community which is yet dazed with the suddenness of the occurrences. Page, who was recently accepted in the new national army of the country, was hanged from the branches of a big tree in a colored community in which he was well known. But four hours elapsed from the time of the attempted assault until the body of the Negro was dangling from the tree. The whole procedure took place quietly and without disorder. Quitely the men assembled for their deadly work, and as quietly they dispersed after it was concluded. On hearing of the lynching, Governor Stuart expressed his great sorrow over the act. RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH DENIED (New York Amsterdam News.) The Richmond Planet, a colored newspaper of Richmond, Va., was barred from the mails last week by the local postoffice authorities. The Planet's offense was condemning the East St. Louis murders. The truth struck too, near home to suit the Southern gentlemen in the Richmond postoffice. So The Planet was barred for speaking the truth. During the same week, the suffragists picketed the White House gate with a banner bearing the legend, "Kaiser Wilson." Did woman's intuition give her the gift of prophecy? Is free speech and just criticism to be a thing of the past in this country? Is Clerarism, expelled from Russia, to find a home among the haunts of the Pilgrim Fathers? What military necessity could there be for censoring the truth about the East St. Louis murders? And is not the whole world already thoroughly familiar with the horrors of East St. Louis? Even the Esquimaux must know by now that unarmed colored men, defenseless women and innocent children were wantonly murdered by white men and women in East St. Louis under the very folds of the American flag, in the very shadow of American civilization. Murdered because of their ambition to earn a living. HOMESTEAD LETTER Rev. R. Jones Heard From—Church is in Fine Condition. Homestead, Pa.—Mr. Editor: Allow me space to say I am well and as happy as a man can be these war times. No one seems to know what the next day will bring forth. I am getting along as well as heart can wish. I have just received an invitation from the First Church, of Roanoke, Va. to be present in September and preach for said church in their fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the church. It came as a great surprise to myself and wife and I have not decided to accept as yet. We have in our own home, Mrs. Lucy Lindsey, the wife of Deacon Lindsey, of that church, who will be here for a few weeks. She will also visit Rev. W. R. Brown, her former pastor, who is now pastoring in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Lucy Wilson and husband, Mr. Sam Edmondson, all of Roanoke sing on my choir here. The leader of my choir once led my choir in Roanoke, Va. You see I am well supplied will Roanoke talent and it makes me feel that I am among my old friends of years ago. I am now on vacation until Sept. where 2 when 3 shall remain to duty. I am still wondering if the colored people of America will remain asleep until we are all swallowed up by the nations of the earth for the want of a leader. If the race ever needed a leader it is now. Every man is going his own way like blind horses into the battle, both at the ballot box and in war. I pause to ask whose war is this anyway? I am still calling for John Mitchell, once, twice and all the time, to come to the front and shoulder the responsibility, if you have to move your tent to more congenial quarters. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Florence, S. C., August 22.—Rev. Osmond LeWhillie died at Hornmingway, S. C., Sunday, July 6, 1917. He was born at Georgetown, S. C., June 15, 1878. Was educated in the graded school and in the college of Allen University at Columbia, S. C. He served as principal of the graded school at Conway, S. C., and then as clerk in the Census Bureau at Washington, D. C. For serval years he was a professor at Allen University, after which he served as pastor on the Indiantown circuit. He was loved by all who knew him and was fond of reading Negro literature. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rosa E. and two little girls, Asmana Howard and Rosa Lee. He was married in 1905 to Mrs. Rosa E. Suber, of Columbia, S. C. He died at his post just after preaching a most splendid sermon Mrs. M. B. Marshall, of Waycross, Ga, passed through here recently en route to Whitesville, N. C. She is the elocutionist of the Gaines Chapel A. M. E. Church and had written recommendation from the official board. She is also chairman of the Waycross Gleaners Club, which raised at the rally on Sunday, $155.00. Mrs. Marshall once served at the Women's Hospital in Baltimore and won a medal. She is traveling in interest of her club and the church and is meeting success. She was an orphan and had little chance for education at the public school, but has embraced every opportunity since for employment. Rev. Moses Brown assisted in the morning service at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday. Rev. C. C. Jacobs, of Sumtur, S. C. has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y. to attend the funeral of Mrs. Alexander, of Spartanburg, S. C., his niece Rev. J. M. Jackson, of this city, preached at Kingsboro, S. C. recently. Rev. Crow, of Wilmington, N. C. is assisting in the revival meeting at Trinity Baptist Church this week. Rev. W. R. Reese, of Bennettsville, has gone to Marion, S. C. Board meeting of the Pee Dee Baptist Association met at Darlington this week. Rev. W. L. McFarland, of Kingstree, S. C. is here from Washington, D. C. to attend to business. He is now in the government employ. Mrs. Lewis and baby, of Manning, S. C. have returned from a visit to Philadelphia. Y. M. C A. NOTES. The battle with the Blues and Reds was well fought last Friday night at the Y. M. C. A. and it is still raging. This is one of the best efforts that the work has ever undertaken. The board and members were extremely active. The committee for the jail work did some special work in the jail at 10 A. M. The inmates of the city home were made happy by the special meeting held by the committee at 10 A. M. 10 A. M. our general secretary, S. C. Burrell visited the penitentiary and held a special meeting with the father and son who are to be electrocuted August 31st. This was a very impressive hour. Let everybody pray for this child and father. The boys enjoyed the meeting 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. and were glad to hear the special advice which was given to them. Committeeman C. B. Gaston conducted the meeting. The men were out in good numbers to hear the very timely address by Director B. L. Allen. Subject, "The Cost of Civilization." The music was warm. Every man was more than paid for attending this meeting. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Committeeman B. L. Allen will address the boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers will you kindly send your boys for it will more than pay you. Help us. All men are invited to the meeting for men, 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. to hear the address by Committeeman D. T. Young. Subject, "Service." Hot singing. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. Here is the opportunity to learn a high class trade, one that your service will be in demand. 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LOND, VIRGINIA road and commenced to pine for a taste of red melon. Visions of a big feast with a grand rind battle as a fitting elkmax began to pass before their eyes and they became a sad and forlorn set of boys—but in their distress they cried unto the Lord and—suffice to say, one of the melon cars jumped the track and spread the juicy fruit all four ways of the compass. There was a cry of delight, a rush for the scattered fruit and a chorus of lip-smacking and the familiar gurgling sound of swallowed juice. Some ate until they had to stretch out, others dropped on the way home—BUT ALL ARE SUFFERING WITH THE BELLY-ACHIE TWO COLORED MAN LYNCHED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. Northumberland Farmers Break 48 Year Record of Old Dominion. Heathsville, Va., August 16—Virginia's unblemished pynching record of eighteen years' standing has been broken. At Lillian, Northumberland County, within a few miles of Heathsville, William Page, a colored farm hand recently accepted for the new national army, last night was hanged by a party of nearly 500 masked and grimly determined farmers, following an attempted assault made upon the daughter and niece of Captain Truitt, one of the most prominent farmers on the Northern Neck That the assailant of the young women was unsuccessful was due entirely to the presence of mind displayed by eighteen-year-old Miss Truitt, the object of Jane's attack. She it was who sped to her parents' home, after outwitting the Negro, and gave the alarm. Truitt, armed with a shotgun loaded with buckshot, was on the trail of the Negro within a few minutes, and captured him in less than half an hour. Three hours later, the Negro's body was dangling from a tree within the confines of a small Negro settlement, and the farmers who had meted out summary justice were dispersing quietly for their homes. The attack was made about 8 o'clock in the evening and within a stone's throw of the Truitt residence. Miss Truitt and her young cousin were returning home, when suddenly they heard a movement in the bushes beside the road, and the burly form of a Negro appeared at their horse's head. As the horse stopped, the Negro slipped rapidly to the side of the buggy in which the girls were driving. NEGRO GRABS GIRLS AND DRAGS THEM TO GROUND. Reaching in, he grabbed Miss Truitt and her cousin by the arms. The older girl was too frightened to offer opposition for a few seconds after the Negro caught hold of her, and the younger was quite paralyzed with fear. However, as she felt herself being dragged forth, Miss Truitt began to fight. She hit the Negro in the face, scratched and poked at his eyes, but, with her cousin, was dragged forth to the ground where the younger girl collapsed in a heap. With the collapse of the child, Page turned his attention to Miss Truitt. In spite of the fight which the young intoxicated, Page hurried her to the ground. There she was being overpowered by the giant black when her ready wit came to her assistance. Pretending to see a neighbor approaching along the road, she crying, pleaded with him for aid. At first the Negro did not notice the appeal, but the girl cried again for succor from the supposed man, and this time Page heard and looked up. It was while his face was elevated and half-turned toward her that Miss Truitt recognized her assailant as Page, a Negro recently employed by her father. As the Negro hesitated, Miss Truitt once more begged assistance of the imagined neighbor, insisting that he hurry and save her. So sharp was her demand, so true her acting, that Page released her and stood up ready to meet an assault. "Hit him!" the girl on the ground exclaimed. With the words, Page gave one glance around and took to his heels, running up the road a short distance before plunging into the heavy woods which bordered it. REVIVES COUSIN AND HURRIES HOME WITH NEWS Miss Truitt revived her cousin and lifted her into the buggy, in which she drove rapidly the short distance to her home. There the story of the attempted assault soon was sobbed out to Captain Truitt, a stanch old Virginian, who places the safety of his womenfolk first and the majesty of the Commonwealth second, and who is one of the foremost citizens of the Northern Neck. A few minutes served to satisfy Truitt that his daughter and niece were unharmed. Within ten minutes after the girls had arrived he had secured his shotgun, loaded it with buckshot and, with a pocketful of shells, was on the road in search of their assault. Captain Truitt knew the Negroes of the neighborhood as well as he knew the locality itself. He first searched along the road near the scene of the assault, and then proceeded at once to the little store that stands just between the white and Negro settlements. Several farmers were leading around the counters as he entered, and it was a few minutes before Truitt recognized the dark figure at the rear. His entrance had attracted no particular attention, but the bristling command of "Hands up!" that he addressed to Page, who was half hiding close to the back of the store, focused all eyes upon him. Page, with the others in the room, wheeled toward Truitt, to look into the muzzle of the double-barreled shotgun. PAGE ONLY MAN WHO RAISES ARMS INTO AIR. Slowly Page's arms went toward the ceiling. The action would have been self-convicting even if Miss Truitt had not identified him positively to her father, for all the farmers in the room were too surprised to move. Obeying Truitt's orders, the Negro advanced to the front of the store, and there he was secured by others in the room at the command of Truitt, who continued to keep the GOY, STUART HAS NO OFFICIAL Negro closely covered with his KNOWLEDGE OF A LYNCHING weapon. THAT OCCURRED ON NIGHT. Explanations were made in short order, and a farmer sent to inform the sheriff. Truitt continued to keep close guard over his prisoner, and did not notice that others who had been in the store when he entered quietly slipped away, until he and the store-keeper and Page practically were the only ones remaining. Sheriff Headly received news of the attempted crime, and, with Magistrate Crafte, rode at a gallop to the store at Lilian. He arrived to find Truitt holding his prisoner, whom he surrendered to the officer that the law might take its course. Headly bound Page and started with him out of the store to convey the man to the jail at Heathsville. He had scarcely stopped from the door, however, before he found him self surrounded by scores of masked men. These who had slipped away while Truitt guarded the Negro had done their work. The men seemed to have risen as if by magic. They were calm. There was no bond talking. Not one of them could have been recognized by a member of his family. Sheriff Headly looked at them and understood. Page rolled his eyes wildly and seemed to feel the tension without entirely comprehending its grim meaning. QUIET VOICE TELLS SHERIFF "WE WANT THAT NIGGER." The spell was broken by a quiet voice that rose somewhere out in the crowd. "We want that nigger, sheriff." The men pressed in closer and Sheriff Headly stepped in front of Page. He appealed to the men in the name of his office. He pleaded with them on personal grounds. He threatened them with the arrests he would have to make later should they become known to him. He begged that Virginia's record for allowing the law to take its course he sustained and the State upheld, as one of the leaders among the Southern States, and he informed them that it was Captain Truntit's desire that Page be given a court trial. There was not a sound for a few moments and then, again the first remark was repeated. "We want that nigger, sheriff." The men crowded in once more, and, unable to offer resistance against the pressure from the lynching party about him, Headly's grasp on Page was broken and the Negro was swallowed from view as the farmers closed about him. Page then realized what was in store for him. He bordered upon collapse before he had proceeded a hundred yards and his appeals for clemency were borne back by the wind to Sheriff Headly and Magistrate Cralle. Receiving no replies to his pleas, Page then begged to be allowed to see his wife and mother. That request was granted and the Negro spent a few minutes with each before he was hurried out into the night again. USE AUTOMOBILE TO TAKE NEGRO TO SCHOOLHOUSE. When he returned to the road an automobile had been secured, and he was bundled in, walling and praying. It was not a long drive to the heart of the Negro settlement and, of this was lost by the man driving the machine. Reaching the settlement, the car proceeded to the yard in front of the schoolhouse and there stopped. sopped. Page was dragged forth and into the yard, where he dropped beneath the outspreading arms of a giant oak beneath which pickaninities play daily. A rope was knotted about his neck, and Page was raised to his feet. He was given a few minutes for prayer, and then—arms, used to holding the rope guideline of a plow horse pulled concerted at the word of command, The rope was tied about the tree trunk and Page's quivering body left dangling. As silently as it had gathered the lynching party dispersed, the men separating and disappearing. It was not until this morning that Sheriff Headly discovered where Page had been hung, and, with the coroner, had the body cut down. The attempted assault occurred, report of it was made the assailant captured and hung and the party dispersed within four hours. The attempted crime came as a holt from a clear sky in a community that is usually looked upon as composed of model, law-abiding citizens, and so swiftly did events transpire that not even as yet has public sentiment, except in the immediate vicinity, had a chance to mature either for or against the summary justice meted out to the Negro. NO APPEAL TO GOVERNOR FOR ASSISTANCE OF TROOPS AT the office of Governor Stuart last night it was stated that no report had been received of any lynching in Northumberland County, nor had the Governor received any request for military aid in maintaining order. It was stated that the last previous lynching in Virginia happened approximately eighteen years ago, during the administration of Governor J. Hoge Tyler, when a lynching occurred near the town of Emporia, in Southside Virginia. On many occasions both during this and previous administrations, troops have been called out to aid sheriffs in maintaining order and to protect the lives of the accused until an orderly trial. Governor Stuart has frequently expressed the hope that his entire administration would pass without the disgrace of a lynching in this Commonwealth. During the great fire in Hopewell more than a year ago there were persistent reports that a Negro had been lynched for booting in the ruins. An official investigation was made, in which the story was found to be without foundation in fact, though in several tabulations which wout out afterwards Virginia was charged erroneously with a lynching. DO YOU KNOW HER? Communicate with undersigned attorney of Washington, D. C., an learn of something to your interest. State if you can come to Washing ton in September if necessary. ATTORNEY B. W. J. Care PLANET, Richmond Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Governor Stuart said this morning that he was still without official knowledge of the lynching of William Page, colored, in Northumberland County, Wednesday night. He declined to comment or to make any statement until he had official notice of the occurrence. Judge Joseph W. Chin presides over the judicial circuit that embraces Northumberland, Asa S. Rice is commonwealth's attorney of the county. The News Leader this morning telegraphed to Mr. Rice to inquire what steps, if any, were being taken to apprehend members of the mob. No reply had been received at the hour of going to press. William Page recently accepted for the draft army, was lynched by masked men at Lilian, Northumberland County, Wednesday night, following an attempted attack upon the 15-year old daughter of Captain Truitt and her niece, younger than she. Page was recently employed as a farm hand by Captain Truitt. The execution was devoid of any spectacular features. It was the deliberate act of the men of the neighborhood, who, when they learned of the outrage, proceeded to assemble for the purpose which they carried out. FIRST IN EIGHTEEN YEARS This was the first lynching in Virginia in eighteen years. News of it did not reach Richmond until late last night, and up to that time not even the governor's office had been advised. The attempted assault, for which Page paid the death penalty, occurred early Wednesday night, as Miss Truitt and her cousin were riding home in a buggy. It was within a stone's throw of the Truitt home. The young women heard a rustling sound in the bushes on the roadside. The next moment a burly man stepped out and as their horse stopped slid to the side of the buggy. Both girls were frightened speechless for the moment. Later the older, Miss Truitt, began to offer heroic resistance, as her cousin fell in a heap in the road. With the collapse of the child, the would-be assailant turned his attention to Miss Truitt, whose wits saved her. HER WITS SAVED HER Miss Truitt, in a commanding voice summoned help, calling a neighbor by name, as if he were in sight. At first this did not alarm the man. Repeated and more persistent eries, however, caused him to stand up in the road. "I hit him!" commanded Miss Truitt addressing an imaginary person he hind her assailant. With that the man ran into the darkness. Miss Truitt and the girl made haste for the home of the former where Captain Truitt was informed of what had occurred. Armed with a shotgun and ammunition, he started out and proceeded to a store situate, between white and colored settlement. He entered, and, back in the rear, he saw a black form which was that of Page. The Virginian gave the command of "Hands up" and Page's hands went up. At Captain Truitt's command Page advanced toward the front of the store. He was piloted outside, and, one by one, the farmers who had been there disappeared. In the meantime Sheriff Headley was notified and he appeared on the scene, accompanied by Magistrate Crawle. Sheriff Headley bound the prisoner and was going to take him to the jail at Heathsville. Captain Truitt wanted him to stand trial under the law. "WE WANT THAT NIGGER " Just then a group of masked men appeared. "We want that nigger," was their command. The sheriff remonstrated. He soon saw what the crowd meant; and the next instant Page was swallowed up by the crowd and led away to the front of a school house in the heart of a colored settlement. There after the prisoner had been allowed to see his wife and mother, the execution took place by hanging. The crowd then dispersed. Thers was no appeal to the governor for troops. The attack, capture and lynching all occurred in four hours. There was little time for deliberation. Troops could not have reached the section for hours afterwards. The last lynching in Virginia was on March 24, 1900, during the administration of Governor J. Hoge Tyler, in Greenville county, near Emporia, Va. During the fire at Hopewell, over a year ago, it was reported that a colored man had been lynched for booting burning houses but there was no truth in the report. On several occasions in recent years governors have been called upon and have sent troops to restore order and prevent lynchings.—Richmond, Va. News-Leader. GOVERNOR ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF LYNCHING. Governor Stuart last night ordered an investigation into the lynching of the Negro William Page, which took place Wednesday night at Lillian, Northumberland county, within a few miles of Heathsville, after he had attempted to assault Miss Mary Truitt, daughter of Captain W. S. Truitt, a former citizen of that section. The executive is determined to go to the bottom of the lynching, and place the blame on those who were responsible for breaking Virginia's record of eighteen years without a single unlawful execution. The lynching of the Negro shocked a community which is yet dazed with the sadnessness of the occurrence. Page, who was recently accepted in the new national army of the country, was hanged from the branches of a big tree in a colored community in which he was well known. But four hours elapsed from the time of the attempted assault until the body of the Negro was dangling from the tree. The whole procedure took place quietly and without disorder. Quietly the men assembled for their deadly work, and as quietly they dispersed after it was concluded. On hearing of the lynching, Governor Stuart expressed his great sorrow over the act. RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH DENIED (New York Amsterdam News.) The Richmond Planet, a colored newspaper of Richmond, Va., was barred from the mails last week by the local postoffice authorities. The Planet's offense was condemning the East St. Louis murders. The truth struck too, near home to suit the Southern gentlemen in the Richmond postoffice. So The Planet was barred for speaking the truth. During the same week, the suffragists picketed the White House gate with a banner bearing the legend, "Kaiser Wilson." Did woman's intuition give her the gift of prophecy? Is tree speech and just criticism to be a thing of the past in this country? Is Czarism, expelled from Russia, to find a home among the haunts of the Pilgrim Fathers? What military necessity could there be for censoring the truth about the East St. Louis murders? And is not the whole world already thoroughly familiar with the horrors of East St. Louis? Even the Esquinoxus must know by now that unarmed colored men, defenseless women and innocent children were wantonly murdered by white men and women in East St. Louis under the very folds of the American flag, in the very shadow of American civilization. Murdered because of their ambition to earn a living. HOMESTEAD LETTER Rev, R. Jones Heard From—Church is in Fine Condition. Homestead, Pa—Mr. Editor: Allow me space to say I am well and as happy as a man can be these war times. No one seems to know what the next day will bring forth. I am getting along as well as heart can wish. I have just received an invitation from the First Church, of Roanoke, Va. to be present in September and preach for said church in their fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the church. It came as a great surprise to myself and wife and I have not decided to accept as yet. We have in our own home, Mrs. Lucy Lindsey, the wife of Deacon Lindsey, of that church, who will be here for a few weeks. She will also visit Rev. W. R. Brown, her former pastor, who is now pastoring in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Lucy Wilson and husband, Mr. Sam Edmondson, all of Roanoke sing on my chair here. The leader of my choir here once led my choir in Roanoke, Va. You see I am well supplied will Roanoke talent and it makes me feel that I am among my old friends of years ago. I am now on vacation until September when I shall go to duty. I am still wondering if the colored people of America will remain asleep until we are all swallowed up by the nations of the earth for the want of a leader. If the race ever needed a leader it is now. Every man is going his own way like blind horses into the battle, both at the ballot box and in war. I pause to ask whose war is this anyway? I am still calling for John Mitchell, once, twice and all the time, to come to the front and shoulder the responsibility, if you have to move your tent to more congenial quarters. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS Florence, S. C., August 22.—Rev. Osmond LeWallie died at Hemmingway, S. C. Sunday, July 6, 1917. He was born at Georgetown, S. C., June 15, 1917. Was educated in the graded school and in the college of Allen University at Columbia, S. C. He served as principal of the graded school at Conway, S. C. and then as clerk in the Census Bureau at Washington, D. C. For serveral years he was a professor at Allen University, after which he served as pastor on the Indiantown circuit. He was loved by all who knew him and was fond of reading Negro literature. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rosa E. and two little girls, Asmana Howard and Rosa Lee. He was married in 1905 to Mrs. Rosa E. Suber, of Columbia, S. C. He died at his post just after preaching a most splendid sermon Mrs. M. B. Marshall, of Waycross, Ga. passed through here recently en route to Whitesville, N. C. She is the elocationist of the Gaines Chapel A. M. E. Church and had written recommendation from the official board. She is also chairman of the Waycross Gleaners Club, which raised at the rally on Sunday, $155.00. Mrs. Marshall once served at the Women's Hospital in Baltimore and won a medal. She is traveling in interest of her club and the church and is meeting success. She was an orphan and had little chance for education at the public school, but has embraced every opportunity since for employment. Rev. Moses Brown assisted in the morning service at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday. Rev. C. C. Jacobs, of Sumter, S. C. has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y. to attend the funeral of Mrs. Alexander, of Spartanburg, S. C., his niece Rev. J. M. Jackson, of this city, preached at Kingsboro, S. C. recently. Rev. Crow, of Wilmington, N. C. is assisting in the revival meeting at Trinity Baptist Church this week. Rev. W. R. Reese, of Bennettsville, has gone to Marion, S. C. Board meeting of the Pee Dee Baptist Association met at Darlington this week. Rev. W. L. McFarland, of Kingstree, S. C. is here from Washington, D. C. to attend to business. He is now in the government employ. Mrs. Lewis and baby, of Manning, S. C. have returned from a visit to Philadelphia. E. B. WEBSTER. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The battle with the Blues and Reds was well fought last Friday night at the Y. M. C. A, and it is still raging. This is one of the best efforts that the work has ever undertaken. The board and members were extremely active. The committee for the jail work did some special work in the jail at 10 A. M. The inmates of the city home were made happy by the special meeting held by the committee at 10 A. M. 10 A. M. our general secretary, S. C. Burrell visited the penitentiary and held a special meeting with the father and son who are to be electrocuted August 31st. This was a very impressive hour. Let everybody pray for this child and father. The boys enjoyed the meeting 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A and were glad to hear the special advice which was given to them. Committeeman C. B. 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Visions of a big feast with a grand rind battle as a fitting elimax began to pass before their eyes and they became a sad and forlorn set of boys—but in their distress they cried unto the Lord and—suffice to say, one of the molon cars jumped the track and spread the juicy fruit all four ways of the compass. There was a cry of dolight, a rush for the scattered fruit and a chorus of lip-smacking and the familiar gurgling sound of swallowed juice. Some ate until they had to stretch out, others dropped on the way home—BUT ALL ARE SUFFERING WITH THE BELLY-ACHER Copyright, by Frank A. Munsey Company SYNOPSIS. Lucello Green, charming, but with fads is visited at the Greens' summer island home by Monty Blainey. She proposes a week's fast. All food is banished. Frank Bopp, a rival sailor, appears unexpectedly. To get food for himself he attempts the mainland by motorboat. The boat breaks down and Bopp is marooned. During a fierce storm Mrs. Green faunts and is revived by a stimulant, which intoxicates her. Blainey discovers Lucille and Bopp nibbling dog biscuits. He proposes to end the fast, but there is no food. Mrs. Green suddenly disappears, and all hunt for her. Blainey receives a telegram addressed N. Blainey of Vila Dummore, an actress, speaking of marriage. He is nonplussed, but Lucille Jealousy is aroused. A supply boat is wrecked on rocks near by. The crew lands safe and Blainey rescues Vida. She is dressed as Rosalind. The boat's captain explains that Vida had donned the costume for safety. All are forced by the high sea to remain on the island. Vida discovers in Blainey a dramatic critic who had praised her work besides being her rescuer. She explains to him that she is engaged to a Ned Blaney. Mrs. Green suddenly phones that she is stranded on another island. While overstimulated she had put out in a small boat. Vida out of mischief wins a proposal from Lipton Clair, another stranded visitor. Not wishing to marry, he swims away from the island. Mrs. Green phones that a strange man is dogging her. Laguille hears her scream, then the phone won't work again. Lucie phones the sheriff on the mainland. A reporter invades the island to write up the mystery. Blainey makes him a prisoner and in the evening hires a launch to hunt for Mrs. Green. He finds Clair on the island and a sheriff's posse. They arrest Clair on suspicion, but suddenly Mrs. Green appears. She decides to remain on her island till the sea is calmer. Blainey returns to find the Greens' house on fire and rescues Lucie. Everything is destroyed, but the occupants escape. Lucile borrows Vida's Rosalind costume. A revenge tug appears, bringing Clair and Mrs. Green as suspicious characters unaware that they are released. Hopp departs, having left the house. Ned Blaney appears to claim Vida for his bride. Monty Blaney releases the imprisoner's importer. Monty finds Lucile in the woods and wins his Rosalind. CHAPTER XVIII A Happy Party. The man departed and after an interval returned with three passengers, two of them unmums, takably Mrs. Green and Mr. Clair, the other a United States federal officer, Mrs. Green was decorated with a handkerchief, which was tied over her mouth. "I had to gag the dame," explained the marshal. "She kept yelling all the time." The look which the disheveled lady in the red ball gown east upon Uncle Sam's representative probably burned a hole in his aura which will never heal up. "Remove the gag," the revenue officer commanded. "Wait." Vida requested; "wait until after I have identified her." That was a wonderful inspiration on Vida's part. As the two women had never set eyes on each other before, Mrs. Green might not address Vida as her own offspring as soon as the power of speech was restored to her. "If you say she is your mother it is all right," said Vida's new co-master gallantly. "You may remove the mind keechish yourself if you like. I trust your mother will forgive us for our blunder. Can you identify the gentleman too?" "She doesn't know me," Clair muttered, with a look of terror. "I don't want to be identified." "I ought to know him," Vida replied wickedly. "I am seriously considering an offer of marriage from him." "Let him go, then," the revenue man directed. "I don't want to be released." "How about the telephone man?" Cochran, the marshal, inquired. "I've got to get one prisoner anyway, or I won't dare show up in Detroit." "We'll arrest him, all right," the other reassured him. "He's on the island somewhere. It's only a question of searching. Now, gentlemen," turning to us, "it will save any unpleasantness if you will point out which one of you is in the employ of the telephone company. If not I shall be forced to ask all of you who cannot prove who you are to accompany me." There was no answer. No one of us was anxious to turn informer. "I have a description of Horace Blins," said the officer, "although at present he is traveling under the name of Kent. Height, five feet four inches; slender, dark hair and eyes"— "Excuse me," interrupted Bopp. "What are you going to do with the smuggler when you get him?" "We shall have to take him to Detroit and thence to the federal prison at Levenworth, Kan." "Why, yes," smiled the officer. "We have a good cook on board, and we "All right," Bopp sighed. "Do I fit the description?" The officer laughed. "I knew you all the time, Binns. Step lively. Get aboard, and we'll have you safe in jail in no time." With a wink to the rest of us, Bopp climbed into the boat with a demeanor that otherwise would have been a credit to Sydney Carton. When the boat was being rowed away he waved farewell. "Don't worry," he reassured us, "I won't be in jail long." After the tug had gone Clair stood looking disconcertedly after it. "You don't seem overjoyed at being set free," I said to him in a low voice, so that the others could not hear. "Didn't I tell you I wanted to be arrested so that Miss Dummore would break our engagement? Jail is better than marriage any time. They shorten jail sentences for good behavior." He shook his fist at the departing tug. "They were just ready to have breakfast on board too." A confusion of inarticulate sounds advised me that Miss Dummore was removing the gag from her hastily adopted mother's mouth. "Who are you?" Mrs. Green demanded as soon as she could speak, "Where's Lucille? What is the next thing I have to do, loop the loop or be electrocuted?" "I'm a castaway, wrecked on your island," Vida explained. "Your daughter is all right." "Where is she?" Mrs. Green fired the question at me as if I were in some way responsible. "Why"—I started to explain, but realized suddenly that Mrs. Green might not take kindly to the idea of her daughter's present costume, so I stepped. "She's over there," Captain Perkins waved in the general direction of the thicket where we had last heard Laelie. "Dead?" Mrs. Green murmured, leaning for support on my arm. "No, no," interposed Vida, who should have done the explaining in the first place. "She is just taking a nap. She has had such a terrible exhausting experience the last forty-eight hours that we were all thankful when she dozed off a little while ago. Poor thing, the rest will do her a world of good." "What's she sleeping over there?" pointing at the bushes. "Why isn't she in her own bed in the house?" "Oh, the house," Vida repeated blackly. "Didn't my one tell you? There isn't my house." "No house? Why not?" "Your house, madam," said Captain Perkins, "has been consumed by the devouring element." He quoted a fire insurance advertisement from memory, "Well, well." Mrs. Green repeated in a daze. "Well, well." Lipton S. Chair plucked me by the sleeve to attract my attention and whispered in my ear. "Where are my pants?" "Why," I replied, "I sent them over to Huntingdon's island, as I promised I would." "Are they there now?" "Yes," Bill left them in the kitchen for you." "Then I suppose I'll have to wear this." "I should think that it would be immodest if you didn't." "Take me to my daughter," Mrs. Green said, with a sigh. "Let me see that there is something left of my life as it was before the earthquake." "You can see her if you wish," said Vida calmly, "but I assure you she is all right, and you will only disturb her from a sleep which she needs very, very much." Vida is an admirable char. Mrs. Green actually believed her and ceased to worry about Lucie. Mrs. Green is one of those placid ladies who let other people bully them and mold their very thoughts. Lucie had always made her mother think just whatever she told her to, and Vida was apparently able to do the trick also. We walked up to inspect the rulns. It was as nice and complete a set of rulns as I have ever gazed upon. Nothing was left to the imagination—the whole business was ruined. While we were engaged in that mournful amusement a tall, muscular young man walked into our circle and demanded, "Where is Lipton S. Clair?" "Ned!" Vida exclaimed, rushing toward him. She stopped when she saw his face. He brushed past her, "Ned Blaney!" shouted Clair, joyfully advancing toward the young man. "You treacherous hound!" hissed Blaney, gazing on that whiskered travesty without smiling. "You stole the only woman I ever loved away from me. Heart breaker!" "I couldn't help it," Clair admitted. "Viper!" yelled Blaney as he fell on his friend. It would have been a fairer fight if Clair had not been hampered by his skirts. As it was, it ended with Blaney atthwart Clair's back, grinding his nose into the dirt. "I give up!" choked Clair. "I'll marry her." "Marry her!" Blinney shook his friend again. "Not while I live." "Isn't that what you're trying to make me do?" Clair expostulated as well as he could. "I don't want to, that's certain." "Don't you see, Ned," Vida interrupted soothingly, "he doesn't want to marry me. Your outrageous jealousy has led you into making mistakes again." "Don't I have to marry her?" he asked. "Have to marry her?" echoed Blair. would not starve a prisoner." "No house? Why not?" "Are they there now?" He brushed past her. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ney good maturely. "Why, you old rhinoceros, you couldn't trap a girl into murrying you even if you dressed up like Mrs. Kutzenjimmer to please her. "But she said"—began Clair. Vida fashed an imploring look at me. Clair could still do a good deal of damage if he revealed all that she had said and done trying to win that wager from me. "She said," I repeated, brushing off and adjusting Clair's skirt, which had suffered sadly from his rough and tumble encounter. "she said that she knew she would like you because you were a friend of Mr. Blamey's." "Stop pitching my leg" roared Clair, failing to get the significance of my signal and whisking his skirts out of my grasp. He glared at me carefully. Blaney laughed. The picture Clair made obliterated the recollection of his jealousy for a moment. Then he caught sight of my seal ring on Vida's hand. "What's that? he demanded. "That?" echoed Vida blankly, turning the ring on her finger. She had forgotten that she was wearing it. "That is a seal ring." "Yes, I see it is," admitted her fiance she asthetically. "Your explanation so far is perfectly satisfactory." "I got it for you," she pouted, "but I don't know whether to give it to you or not." CHAPTER XIX HEN Vida had definitely cast herself for the part she was going to play she went ahead with the certainty of a train WHEN Vida had definitely cast herself for the part she was going to play she went ahead with the certainty of a trained artist. "Let's see it." Blaney demanded doubtfully. She handed it to him. "Him." He examined it closely. "You got this for me? The 'B' is all right, but this other initial looks like an 'M.'" "No, it doesn't, dear," she said. "That's an old English 'N.' The old Englishmen did things differently. Their 'Ns' always looked like 'Ms.' I've known lots of old Englishmen." "Oh," the young man said, slipping the ring on his finger. "Thanks awfully, dear." That was the end of my ring. Bill Johnson enabled up to our party with a triumphant grin on his face. "She shall run," he announced. "For $2 she shall take everybody to Fair View." "That's a lot to pay if you've ever spent a day in Fair View," said the prospective bridegroom. "Nevertheless I will pay it and ask you all to come to our wedding and the wedding breakfast." "Could it be possible," Captain Perkins asked, "to have the wedding breakfast first? "I think it could," laughed Blaney. "Come on, everybody," invited Vida. I started to follow the others, but Vida dropped back to my side and whispered, "You're not invited." "What!" I exclaimed, startled. "You're not supposed to come." "Why not?" "If I were you, I should get lost in the woods somewhere. You might run into something to your advantage." "I couldn't. What would she think of me?" "Try it and find out." Vida smiled at me quizzically. "I'm a woman myself, and I can guess. You won't need to make any advances. Don't you want her?" "Yes," I answered. "Then don't bother about any one else's wedding breakfast. Just attend to your own." "She's engaged to Bopp," I protested feebly. "To make you angry," she whispered. "I can't talk to you any more because Ned is getting red behind his ears. That means that he is fearfully jealous. I must run along and be scolded. Think it over." She skipped blithely to the side of her soon to be lord and master (maybe, smiling into his face with a look so childlike and ingratiating that Othello would have eaten the bolster himself had he been in Blaney's shoes. "Mr. Blainey will explain it to Lucile," Davida assured her, taking my acquiescence for granted. "You see, I need you terribly because I have no other woman friend with me. My own mother—her lips quivered. "I'm sorry," said Mrs. Green. "Has she been dead long?" "She isn't dead, but she's in a stock company in St. Louis." "You really ought to go to the mainland," I said, thinking to help matters out, "in order to bring back some clothes for Lucile." "What's that?" Mrs. Green turned. "Hasn't she any clothes on?" 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Munsey Company SYNOPSIS. Lucille Green, charming, but with fads is visited at the Greens' summer island home by Monty Blainey. She proposes *t* week's fast. All food is banished. Frank Bopp, a rival suitor, appears unexpectedly. To get food for himself he attempts the maidland by motorboat. The boat breaks down and Bopp is inrored. During a fierce storm Mrs. Green faults and is revived by a stimulant, which intoxicates her. Blainey discovers Lucille and Bopp bibbling dog biscuits. He prophesies to end the fast, but there is no food. Mrs. Green suddenly disappears, and all hunt for her. Blainey receives a telegram addressed N. Blainey from Vika Dummore, an actress, speaking of marriage. He is unmused, but Lucille's jealousy is aroused. The boat's captain explains that Vida had donned the costume for safety. All are forced by the high sea to remain on the island. Vida discovers in Blainey a dramatic crime who had praised her work besides being her rescuer. She explains to him that she is engaged to a Ned Blainey. Mrs. Green suddenly phones that she is stranded on another island. While overstimulated she had put out in a small boat. Vida out of mischief wins a proposal from Lipton Chain, another stranded visitor. Not wishing to marry, he swims away from the island. Mrs. Green phones that a strange man is dogging her. Lucile hears her scream, then the phone won't work again. Lucile phones the sheriff on the mainland. A reporter invades the island to write up the mystery. Blainey makes him a prisoner and in the evening bites a launch to hunt for Mrs. Green. He finds Clair on the island and a sheriff's possie. They arrest Clair on suspicion, but suddenly Mrs. Green appears. She decides to remain on her island till the sea is calmer. Blainey returns to find the Green's house on fire and rescues Lacile. Everything is destroyed, but the occupants escape. Lacile borrows Vida's Rosalind costume. A revenu tug appears, bringing Clair and Mrs. Green as suspicious characters under arrest. They are released. Hopp departs, having lost Lacile's esteem. Ned Blainey appears to claim Vida for his bride. Monty Blainey releases the imprisoner reporter. Monty Lacile in the woods and wins his Rosalind. THE man departed and after my interval returned with three passengers, two of them unmits-takably Mrs. Green and Mr. Clair, the other a United States federal officer. Mrs. Green was decorated with a handkerchief, which was tied over her mouth. "I had to gag the dame," explained the marshal. "She kept yelling all the time." The look which the disheveled lady in the red ball gown cast upon Uche Sam's representative probably turned a hole in his anna which will never heal up. "Remove the gag," the revenue officer commanded. "Wait." Vida requested; "wait wait! after I have identified her." That was a wonderful inspiration on Vida's part. As the two women had never set eyes on each other he said Mrs. Green might not address Vida as her own offspring as soon as the tower of speech was reordered to him. "If you say she is your mother it all right," said Vida's now co-owner gallantly. "You may remove the need to cherish yourself if you like. I trust your mother will forgive us for our blunder. Can you identify the gentleman too?" "She doesn't know me," Clair muttered, with a look of terror. "I don't want to be identified." "I ought to know him," Vida replied wickedly. "I am seriously considering an offer of marriage from him." "Let him go, then," the revenue man directed. "I don't want to be released." "You have to be." The officer silenced him sternly. "How about the telephone man?" Cochran, the marshal, inquired. "I've got to get one prisoner anyway, or I won't dare show up in Detroit." "We'll arrest him, all right," the other reassured him. "He's on the island somewhere. It's only a question of searching. Now, gentlemen," turning to us, "it will save any unpleasantness if you will point out which one of you is in the employ of the telephone company. If not I shall be forced to ask all of you who cannot prove who you are to accompany me." "There was no answer. No one of us was anxious to turn Informer." "I have a description of Horace Bluns," said the officer, "although at present he is traveling under the name of Kent. Height, five feet four inches, slender, dark hair and eyes"— "Excuse me," interrupted Boppa. "What are you going to do with the smugger when you get him?" "We shall have to take him to Detroit and thence to the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan." "Will you give him a square meal?" Bopp asked anxiously. "Why, yes," smiled the officer. "We have a good cook on board, and we "All right," Bopp sighed. "Do I fit the description?" The officer handed. "I knew you all the time, Rinns, Step lively. Get aboard, and we'll have you safe in Jail in no time." With a wink to the rest of us, Bopp climbed into the boat with a demeanor that otherwise would have been a credit to Sydney Carton. When the boat was being rowed away he waved farewell. "Don't worry," he reassured us, "I won't be in jail long." "We won't worry," I answered for all, "Stay as long as you like." "You don't seem overjoyed at being set free," I said to him in a low voice, so that the others could not hear. "Didn't I tell you I wanted to be arrested so that Miss Dummore would break our engagement? Jail is better than marriage any time. They shorten jail sentences for good behavior." He shook his hist of the departing tug, "They were just ready to have breakfast on board too." A confusion of articulate sounds advised me that Miss Dummore was removing the gag from her hastily adopted mother's mouth. "Who are you?" Mrs. Green demanded as soon as she could speak, "Where's Lucie? What is the next thing I have to do, loop the loop or be electrocuted?" "I'm a castaway, wrecked on your island." Vida explained, "Your daughter is all right." "Where is she?" Mrs. Green fired the question at me as if I were in some way responsible. "Why?" I started to explain, but realized suddenly that Mrs. Green might not take kindly to the idea of her daughter's present costume, so I stepped. "She's over there," Captain Perkins waved in the general direction of the thief where we had last heard Laerie. "Dead?" Mrs. Green murmured, leaning for support on my arm. "No, no," interposed Vida, who should have done the explaining in the first place. "She is just taking a nap. She has had such a terribly exhausting experience the last forty-eight hours that we were all thankful when she dared off a little while ago. Doing the rest will do her a world of good." "What's she sleeping over there?" pointing at the blushes. "Why isn't she in her own bed in the house?" "Oh, the house!" Vida repeated blamily. "Didn't any one tell you? There isn't any house." "No house?" Why not? "Your house, mansion," said Captain Peckins, "has been consumed by the devouring element." He quoted a fire insurance advertisement from memory, "Well, well," Miss. Green repeated in a daze, "Well, well." Lipton S. Chair plucked me by the sleeve to attract my attention and whispered in my ear, "Where are my pants?" "Why," I replied, "I sent them over to Huntingdon's island, as I promised I would." "Are they there now?" "Yes, Bill left them in the kitchen for you." "Then I suppose I'll have to wear this." "I should think that it would be immodest if you didn't." "Take me to my daughter," Mrs. Green said, with a eigh. "Let me see that there is something left of my life as it was before the earthquake." "You can see her if you wish," said Vida calmly, "but I assure you she is all right, and you will only laugh her from a sleep which she needs very, very much." Vida is an admirable blr. Mrs. Green naturally believed her and caused to worry about Lucille. Mrs. Green is one of those placed ladies who let other people bully the ain and mold their very thoughts. Lucille had always made her mother think just whatever she told her to, and Vida was apparently able to do the trick also. We walked up to inspect the ruins. It was as nice and complete a set of ruins as I have ever gazed upon. Nothing was left to the imagination—the whole business was ruined. While we were engaged in that mournful amusement a tall, muscular young man walked into our circle and demanded, "Where is Lipton S. Clair?" "Ned!" Vida exclaimed, rushing toward him. She stopped when she saw his face. He brushed past her. "Ned Blaney!" shouted Clair, joyfully advancing toward the young man. "You treacherous hound!" hissed Blaney, gazing on that whiskered travesty without smiling. "You stole the only woman I ever loved away from me. Heart breaker!" "I couldn't help it," Clair admitted. "Wiper!" yelled Blaney as he fell on his friend. It would have been a fairer fight if Clair had not been hampered by his skirts. As it was, it ended with Blaney atthwart Clair's back, grinding his nose into the dirt. "I give up!" choked Clair. "I'll marry her." "Marry her!" Blaney shook his friend again. "Not while I live." "Isn't that what you're trying to make me do?" Clair expostulated as well as he could. "I don't want to, that's certain." "Don't you see, Ned," Vida interrupted soothingly, "he doesn't want to marry me. Your outrageous jealousy has led you into making mistakes again." "I'm sorry," corroborated Blaney. "I've been under a terribly nervous strain over all this, and first I was afraid Vida was lost in the storm. I was nearly frantic till I got hold of a rowbout and came over. It was an awful pull in the sea that's running out there. But it's all right now. You must all come over to Fair View to see Vida and me get married this morning." Clair was listening to all this in a sort of dazed wonder. "Don't I have to marry her?" he asked. "Have to marry her?" echoed Blan- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ney good naturally," Why, you old rhinoceros, you couldn't trap a girl into merrying you even if you dressed up like Mrs. Katzengjimmer to please her, "But she said"—began Clair. Vida fashed an imploring look at me. Clair could still do a good deal of damage if he were called all that she had said and done trying to win that wager from me. "She said," I repeatedly brushing off and adjusting Clair's skirt, which had sutured sadly from his rough and tumble encounter," she said that she knew she would like you be because you were a friend of Mr. Banney's. "Stop placing my best heart Clair, failing to get the significance of my signal and whisking his skirts out of my arms." He glared at me helfully. Banney laughed. The picture Clair made obliterated the recollection of his jealousy for a moment. Then he caught sight of my seal ring on Vida's hand. "What's that?" he demanded. "That!" echoed Vida blankly, turning the ring on her finger. She had forged the ring that she was wearing it. "That is a seal ring." "Yes, I see it is," admitted her fiance she sensitely. "Your explanation so far is perfectly satisfactory." "I got it for you," she pouted, "but I don't know whether to give it to you or not." CHAPTER XIX. The Honor of Thieves. WHEN Vida had definitely cast herself for the part she was going to play she went ahead with the certainty of a trained artist. "Let's see it," Blaney demanded, doubtfully. She handed it to him. "Huh!" he examined it closely. "You got this for me? The 'W' is all right, but this other initial looks like an 'M.'" "No, it doesn't, dear," she said. "That's an old English 'N.' The old Englishmen did things differently. Their 'Ns' always looked like 'Ms.' I've known lots of old Englishmen." "Oh," the young man said, slipping the ring on his finger. "Thanks awfully, dear." That was the end of my ring. Bill Johnson added up to our party with a triumphant grin on his face. when a christmas girl gift on his face. "She shall run," he announced. "For $2 she shall take everybody to Fair View." "That's a lot to pay if you've ever spent a day in Fair View," said the prospective bridegroom. "Nevertheless I will pay it and ask you all to come to our wedding and the wedding breakfast." "Could it be possible?" Captain Perkins asked. "to have the wedding breakfast first." "What!" I exclaimed, startled. "You're not supposed to come." "Why not?" "If I were you, I should get lost in the woods somewhere. You might run into something to your advantage." "I couldn't. What would she think of me?" "Try it and find out." Vida smiled at me quizzically. "I'm a woman myself, and I can guess. You won't need to make any advances. Don't you want her?" "Yes," I answered. "Then don't bother about any one else's wedding breakfast. Just attend to your own." "She's engaged to Bopp," I protested feebly. "To make you angry," she whispered. "I can't talk to you any more because Ned is getting red behind his ears. That means that he is fearfully jealous. I must run along and be scolded. Think it over." She skipped blithely to the side of her soon to be lord and master (maybe, smiling into his face with a book so childlike and ingratituting that Othello would have eaten the bolster himself had he been in Blaney's shoes. Mrs. Green halted the procession. "I can't go without Laicile." "Mr. Blainey will explain it to Lucile," Vida assured her, taking my acquiescence for granted. "You see, I need you terribly because I have no other woman friend with me. My own mother"—her lips quivered. "I'm sorry," said Mrs. Green. "Has she been dead long?" "She isn't dead, but she's in a stock company in St. Louis." "You really ought to go to the mainland," I said, thinking to help matters out, "in order to bring back some clothes for Laicile." "What's that?" Mrs. Green turned. "Hasn't she any clothes on?" "Certainly," Vida hopped into the breach surefootedly, "she has plenty of clothes on, but they would not be suitable for her to wear to go over to the mainland and register at a hotel." Vida spoke the truth almost as convincingly as she lied. "Please come," she urged. "I'll go," decided the older woman. Fortunately she forgot that her own costume was a trifle bizarre for a morning wedding, even in Fair View. I conducted the company to the dock and saw that they were made as comfortable as possible in the Merry Widow. "Bill," I commanded, "get that rowboat that Mr. Blaney rowed over in and tie it on behind the Merry Widow." I departed for the summer house, vaguely wondering if I could silence the reporter without using chloroform. When I entered the summer house he eyed me with a cold gleaning sort of hate, that made me think of Italian daggers or Malay krisses. "If I let you go," I began the parley, "how much will you take to shut up and not ask any questions?" "Nothing doing," he declared without hesitation. "I'm going to get you and I'm going to get you good." "That's all right," I concluded. "You can get me just as soon as you like, but all I ask is that you do nothing to injure some perfectly harmless people." "You're not the caretaker here, as I thought, are you?" "Why, no!" I replied modestly, "not in a professional way anyhow." "Who are you?" His newspaper instinct made him put the usual questions in spite of his dislike. "I'm just a guest." I said. "I know, but where shall I find you if you dare meet me when we get off B. R. S. this island and my hands aren't tired! What's your name? "You can find me any time you like in the editorial rooms in the New York Planet, and my name is Blitney." "Not Montgomery Blairney, the dra- matic critic? "That's the one." I was gratified that the judge had spend so far. 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In his ably edited journal, he indulges in the following caustic comment: If ever there was a case of "selling a birthright for a mess of pottage," our people of Cleveland were given a striking illustration of it on Monday last at Launa Park, this city. In the face of the fact that their wives, sisters, and brothers, as well as themselves, are grossly discriminated against—donned their civil rights—in that place of amusement every day in the year that it is open, because our people will not go into the courts, use our Ohio civil rights law and break down the color lines drawn there, the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, an organization with a membership that boasts of average intelligence and some self and race respect, for the fourth or fifth time inveigled thousands of local Afro-Americans and a number from nearby cities and towns into attending, on Monday last at that park, its annual money-making scheme, advertised as an "emancipation celebration." This, too, in the face of protest after protest from the manly and womanly of our people of this community, extending over a period of four or five years On every day of the year that Luna Park is open, it is a notorious fact that the roller skating rink, dance hall and bathing pool are closed to our people, except on the days (two annually) the Cleveland Association of Colored Mon and the Cleveland Caterers' Association (colored men) use it. Even on these days the bathing pool is closed to the Negroes who so far forget themselves and their civil rights as to visit the park. More than this, they are taken unfair advantage of in various other ways, such as being overcharged by a lessening of the time allotted for a fee in the roller skating rink and the dance hall, and in various other places at the park. The management reaps a golden harvest from the Negroes visiting the park on the two "Negro" days each year, only an insignificantly small part of which ever reaches the treasurers of the two race organizations named. In plain words, twice a year, led by the Cleveland Association of Colored Men and the Caterers' Association, Negroes are invigilated into paying that park management, in hard-earned and much-needed dollars, a great big golden royalty for denying them civil rights and privileges in the place every day in the year it is open, thus holding them up to the ridicule and contempt of the manly and womanly of other classes or races of people in this community. Is it any wonder that prejudice increases so rapidly and that public places of amusement, entertainment and accommodation are so rapidly multiplying in which our people are being denied their rights and privileges, when our own will make it more profitable for them to so mistreat and insult us than to accord us what we are clearly entitled to under the law as men and women—citizens! And if the decent, and respecting Afro-Americans of this community, with the proper manhood and womanhood, are to continue to sit supinely by and see this sort of thing go on from year to year, as it has been for the past four or five years, how much longer will it take for the "doctrine of surrender" and personal or organization gain Negroes, like those in the two organizations named who persist in attracting our people to color-line Luna Park to be relieved of their hard earnings—we repeat, how much longer will it take to reduce the Afro-Americans of this community to the level of their brothers and sisters in the meanest locality in the far South, as far as their civil rights and privileges in public places are concerned? It is high time an effort was again being made to show both organizations and all such—organizations and men of the race—that the desire for personal or organization gain must not be cultivated at such tremendous sacrifice of self and race respect, manhood and womanhood, civil rights and privileges. It is an outrage upon those of the race in this community that will reach out and beyond the men and women of today on down to the children who are the men and women of tomorrow. God knows we ought to make conditions better for them if not for ourselves. We should not tolerate any more such reprohensible acts as these Luna Park affairs, because they are unquestionably slowly but surely making living conditions in this community infinitely worse and subjecting us all to ridicule and contempt most of us are not entitled to. This takes place in Ohio. In the Southland, these conditions would not obtain for the reason that colored people would put up the money and establish their own park, under their own management and the profits from the same would all go into their own pockets. But Hon. H. C. Smith is battling for the rights of his people on one rostrum with his voice and pen and these short-sighted people are assailing the rights of themselves and their own people on another, and in a manner that is more impressive, for actions speak louder than words. We sympathize with the distinguished Ohioan in his embarrassment, but this is one of the rewards that great leaders, who have spent practically all of their useful lives in behalf of their people, receive. Under intelligent racial leadership, this species of race prejudice could be nullified and broken down, but short-sighted leaders who value filth lucre more than they do great principles insist upon doing the very things that will keep them and their children and their children's children in the background. Still, let the Gazette and its patriotic editor cry aloud and spare not. Beneficial results must necessarily follow and God will bring all things right in His own time. LONG RECORD BROKEN The long record held by the State of Virginia as a non-lynching commonwealth has been broken and it is now alleged that William Page, colored, was lynched by a mob at Lillian, Va., Wednesday night, August 15, 1917. The Virginia officials had no opportunity to prevent this violation of the law. As to what will be done about it needs hardly to be considered. We have read the reports of the affair and we cannot understand how William Page could have been guilty of attempted criminal assault unless he was demented. To outrage a woman with another yelling female in the vicinity is well-nigh an impossibility and yet this is what is alleged to have been done. The laws of Virginia are so framed now that an attempted assault is punishable with death. Colored people of Virginia are practically unanimous in their opposition to the amalgamation of the races. Still, white men here in many instances insist upon cohabitation with the lower type of colored women. The whole truth about this Page affair has not been told. Certain it is that a man is crazy, be he black or white, who would attempt to criminally assault one female in the presence of the other, while both are violently protesting against the outrage. Colored folks know that the rapist is as dangerous to colored folks as to white ones and they will serve on a jury to land him in an electric chair as quickly as white men would do the same thing, but they refuse to believe that a same colored man would be foolish enough to be guilty of the crime with which Page was charged under such conditions as are alleged to have existed at the time that he was charged with attempting to commit the most grievous crime known to criminal jurisprudence. The matter should be probed to the bottom and the men, who committed murder in executing him should be made to feel the full effect of the law. Lynch-law must go! SENATOR ROOTS DECLARATIONS Hon. Bilihu Root, a Republican statesman, is one of the most distinguished public men in the world today. He is a diplomat, a gentleman of the highest type and a scholar of the "first water." His conservatism is well known. For this reason, we are unable to understand how he could have been led to use the language accredited to him in an address delivered by him in New York City, Wednesday, August 15, 1917. He is quoted as follows: Bilihu Root, head of the United States commission to Russia, returned to his home city and among his old friends yesterday and expressed his real sentiments and feelings about the war. At the Union League Club last night, after a busy and what perhaps was an overnerving day, he had strength to spare in his denunciation of the German propaganda that is now being carried on in America. His muscles tense, his face flushed, his fists clenched, he stood before his audience last night and shouted: "There are men walking about the streets of this city to-night that ought to be taken out at sunrise to-morrow and shot for treason." "They are doing their work under false pretense; they are professing to be for the country and they are lying every day and in every word." "They are covering themselves with the cloak of pretended Americanism, and if we are competent and fit for our liberty we will find them out and get at them. And every one of us can help, not by talking to each other about what we hear, but by carrying to the authorities charged with the pursuit and detection of traitors all the information we can gather. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA "And understand, and I hope they will understand, it is only a question of time. We are only a democracy, we have not the swift decision and competent action of a military autocracy, but we cannot be fooled or played with too long. There are some newspapers published in this city every day the editors of which deserve conviction and execution for treason. And sooner or later they will get it. The American people are not going to see their young men led to death through the machinations of these ill concealed friends of the enemy of our country." What does it all mean? What is taking place now in this great world war. These are words of a chagrined, disappointed, desperate man. Is it possible that the civilized world is now at bay? Is it a case of desperate cases requiring desperate remedies? Mon. Theodore Roosevelt has been very emphatic, but at no time has he been as extreme in his declarations as this distinguished, conservative New Yorker now seems to be. To whom did he refer in his denunciation? We fear that we are reaching the "porting of the ways," where open revolution will lift its head and all of the horrors of the French revolution will burst forth in this country. This week, the United States Senate has decided by vote to commandeer wealth, to make the wealthy people pay the expenses of the war, while releasing the people, the laboring people from their proportionate share of this responsibility. This is socialism in its essence. It is the exercise of the power of the masses against the classes. It is the direct result of placing great responsibilities in the hands of men, who have neither the experience nor knowledge to handle great questions. The Department of Justice is now in the business of establishing an espionage system that is annoying as it is embarrassing. But what does Hon. Elinah Root's statements mean? Is it possible that great events, about which the masses of the American people are uninformed have already happened or are happening? Does it indicate that the mission to Russia was a failure? Are the Constitutional provisions now still effective? Is it possible that crimes against the government are being committed and that after a period of more than one hundred years, no statutes have been enacted that can reach those of which complaint is now made? We must admit that we are puzzled and Mr. Root's outburst of passion would seem that a proclamation suspending the constitutional guarantees should be made by President Wilson in order that just punishment might be unceremoniously meted to those at whom the distinguished statesman's criticism is made. URBANNA NOTES. Urbanna, Va., August 20.—A very successful revival has just closed at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Tynes was assisted by Rev. A. W. Adkins of the Grafton Baptist Church. Many sinners were brought to Christ—the old as well as the young. Rev. Adkins was called away on Thursday afternoon on account of the death of Mr. John Washington, a member of his church. Another very successful meeting has just ended at the First Baptist Church, Harmony Village. Rev. Dr. W. B. Carrington was assisted by the Rev. M. H. Sparks, of King and Queen Prof. Henry Johns, of Lynchburg, has been visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter visited the former's daughter, Mrs. Rosa Burrell last Sunday. Mrs. Jennie (Russ) Burrell, of Montclair, N. J. is visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Eliza Bayton, of Amburg, spent several days last week visiting relatives near Church View. Miss Sarah Ward is spending the week with Mrs. Jagurtha B. Martin, Tappahannock, Va. Mr. Jefferson Braxton, who has been working near Borwyne, Pa. has returned home. LOCAL HAPPENINGS A young man's horse was unharnessed at the home of a young lady recently. It is believed to be the work of a jealous sutor. Fortunately he was much better than his contemporaries, who cut the harness and unscrewed all taps. Three young ladies of this neighborhood were much frightened last Saturday night. One was sent to a neighbor's house on an orrand. The others persuaded her and she went to a near-store. After purchasing their Sunday's supply, they started back. They had reached the church when the noticed a white object ahead. The object, according to the ladies, disappeared at the church door. But one thing is certain, the ladies disappeared at a rapid gait and no doubt would be going now if they had not met a young man half a mile away, who stopped them. After reaching their first destination, two men and a walking cane were necessary to escort them home. Later investigation proved that the white object was simply a dog. BACHELOR. GO WITH THE FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL BUCKROE BEACH TUESDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 1917 Train leaves Main St. Stopot. (C. & O.) at 9:30 A. M., Returning leaves Buckroat at 7 P. M. To Aid Capps in Rushing Work on Merchant Fleet. Photo by American Press Association. Rear Admiral F. T. Bowles, retired, and Chief Constructor Elliott Snow, of the navy, have been named special assistants to Rear Admiral Capps, general manager of the emergency fleet at the Navy. Bowles was at one time president of the Shipbuilding company. He will direct the work of speed-up construction on ships building in American yards taken by the fleet corporation. GERMANY CAUTIOUS ON PEACE Chancellor Exepected to Express Sympathy With Pope's Efforts. At the meeting of the main committee of the reichstag, the chancellor, Dr. Michaelis, was expected to declare the pope's peace note in general accord with the German government's peace proposal of December 12, 1916, and the recent reichstag's resolution on the same subject. Therefore, it was to be sympathetically received in Germany. Germany cannot discuss details, and particularly under no circumstances can it enter into a discussion of the status of Alsace-Lorraine as a part of the German empire. The chancellor, according to this forecast, will say that as Germany has earlier indicated its desire to make peace, the first word must come from the other side. A meeting of the bundesrat committee on foreign affairs had been called in Berlin under the chairmanship of the Bavarian premier, Count Hertling, to discuss the situation created by the pope's note and to approve the lines of the chancellor's speech. U. S. Reply, to Harmonize With Allies. Secretary of State Lansing made it clear that the subject of the American reply to the pope still was in the hands of President Wilson. He said he had received no official communication from the allies defining their position. The state department has no official knowledge of the proposed conference of allies. No memoranda have passed in relation to it. It is generally believed that an interchange of opinion is continuing and that the response of the United States will harmonize with that of the others, while clearly stating the position of this government. That Russia will reject the pope's peace proposals was forecast in a statement by Boris Bakalmeteff, the Russian ambassador, which is supposed to have been issued by direction of the provisional government at Petrograd. G. A. R. VETERANS PARADE Only 8000 Blue Coated, Gray Haired Men Were in Line. What is left of the Grand Army of the Republic passed in view of the citizens of Boston. Crowds along the route gave the veterans a demonstrative welcome, but the cheering was tempered by the thought that this probably would be the appearance in this city of the Grand Army as a national organization. About 8000 blue-coated, gray-haired men were in line, as compared with nearly 50,000 who formed the procession of the last reunion in this city. Many of the men of eighty years and more rode in automobiles, but there were hundreds of nearly that age who marched over the entire route. U. S. Grant Post, of New York headed the line as guard of honor, carrying the colors of Commander-In-Chief Patterson, while Illinois led the line of states, with a delegation 100 strong. Wisconsin was next, with fifty men; Pennsylvania, with 300; Ohio, with 100; New York, with 500, and so on through the whole roster of states. The Nebraska men attracted attention as they swung past one of the reviewing stands by singing "We'll Hang the Kaiser to a Sour Apple Tree." Two Motorcyclists Fatally Hurt. George J. and James W. Heckman, of Reading, met with a fatal accident a short distance below Pottstown, Pa. They were riding a motorcycle with a sidecar when they were struck by a Reading Transit company trolley car. James Heckman was instantly killed and his companion sustained a crushed skull. Edison at White House. Thomas A. Edison had a conference with Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Later he went to the White House to call on President Wilson. It was Mr. Edison's first visit to the president since the declaration of war. ITALY'S BLOWS BEND FOE'S LINE Take 10,000 Prisoners in New Offensive. RESISTANCE IS DESPERATE Austrian Defenses on Isonzo Giving Away in Places—Floating Batteries and Monitors Aiding Attacks. More than 10,000 prisoners had been taken by the Italians in their new offensive up to Monday evening, the Home war office announces. The great battle on the Isonzo front continues without interruption. The war office states that the Austrian line is beginning to bend and give way at various points. The Italians, supported by floating and fixed batteries and monitors are marching toward success which, the statement says, is becoming delineated in spite of undiminished enemy resistance. Enemy defense between Corlite and Selo near the strongly fortified Starlokva position, have been captured by the Italians. "Over the battle field 261 of our airplanes have flown," says the statement, "Troops massed between Selo and Comono and on the eastern slopes of Monte Hermada were bombarded. Works at the Tarvis railway center and enemy troops in more than were bombarded with five tons of high explosives. One of our pursuit machines did not return to its base. One enemy airplane was brought down. "On Sunday night the enemy attempted a diversion by concentrating his fire and carrying local attacks at various points on the Trentino and Carnita fronts. He was repulsed everywhere. One of his storming parties was destroyed in the Lagarina valley and another, which had succeeded in gaining a footheld in one of our advance posts southeast of Monte Malo, was driven back by a front counter attack. "In Albania, an enemy airplane was hit by our rifle fire and forced to land within the enemy lines." British and French Guns Help. 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HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING ON Canadians Are Pushing to Heart of City in One of Most Desperate Struggles of the War. Most strenuous fighting is proceeding in the Lens area. The whole line is a soothing caldron, Two thousand yards of German positions west and northwest of Lens have been captured by the Canadian forces, Heavy fighting is still going on and thruq German counter attacks were repulged. Canadian troops around Lens launched another attack on the eastern environment of the French mining city. So reports the Reuter correspondent from the British headquarters in France. The attack developed into one of the most desperate hand-to-hand battles of the war. When the Canadians wont over the advance they saw masses of gray figures advancing towards them in the thick haze. Both sides had planned the attack at the same moment. Fifteen minutes after the clash came the Germans were making their last stand on the parapet of their trench. They retreated rapidly. The Germans made a third attempt to recapture positions near Epehy recently taken by the British. The war office announces that they were repulsed completely. "Early in the morning," the statement says, "the enemy made a third attempt to regain ground recently captured southeast of Epehy. Though supported by flammenwerfer, his attacking troops were repulsed completely. We hold all our positions. East of Epehy our troops raided the German lines on a wide front in the neighborhood of the St. Quentin canal and brought back enemies. We improved our positions slightly during the night north of the Ypres-Menin road." French Win Again at Verdun Counter attacks of extreme violence were made by the Germans in an effort to recapture positions taken in the French offensive on the Verdun front. The war office announces that the Germans were beaten back with heavy losses. The number of prisoners now exceeds five thousand. The German attacks were especially severe at Avocourt wood and north of Cautieres. Attacks also were made by the Germans without success on the Alsace front near Cerny and Hurtebelse. "On the Gerny plateau," the statement says, "the Germans made attacks at three different points. On two occasions our fire broke up the assaulting waves which were thrown back greatly weakened, to the German lines. The other attack, west of Hurtebelse monument also was repulsed. "On the front north of Verdun the Germans reacted energetically during the night. Their counter attacks which were extremely violent, especially at Avocourt wood and north of Caurleres wood were broken up by our fire. The enemy suffered heavy losses with no result. Our troops maintained all their gains and organized the captured positions. The number of unbounded prisoners taken by us exceeded 5000, of whom 116 are officers." Verdun has received hundreds of shells which simply added to the destruction in the city. All the ground within eight miles of the front lines was strenued repeatedly with shells containing a horrible new German gas known as "mustard gas," affecting the mucous membrane and any portion of the body which was exposed, causing terrible blisters, as its base was sulphuric acid, and bringing a slow and painful death if it entered the lungs. DON'T WANT NEGRO TROOPS South Carolinians Protest Against En- campment of Colored Soldiers Campaign of Colored Soldiers. Washington, Aug. 22.—Governor Manning, of South Carolina, accompanied by Senators Tillman, Smith, and the reminder of the state delegation in congress, protested to the war department against the encampment of negro troops in the state. They protested against the assembly of thousands of negro troops at Columbia, and particularly against the encampment of several thousand from Porto Rico. Porto Rico negroes, the delegation contended, were unused to the southern view of the negro question, and should be mobilized elsewhere. Senator Tillman asked that the Porto Rico troops be encamped in Cuba. Week's British Losses, 14,243. The British casualties reported during the week total 14,243 officers and men. Of this number, 2873 officers, 3255 Killed or dead of officers, 325; men, 2548. Wounded and missing: Officers, 846; men, 10,564. 11,370. Total casualties 14,243 MONASTERY HOME OF FORMER CZAR MYSTIC MONK BORN THERE As Gregory Rusputin This Priest Had Great Influence Over the Romanoffs. Children With Parents. It was officially announced in Petrograd for the first time that the new residence of Nicholas Romanoff, the deposed Russian emperor, is at Tobolsk, a western Siberian town which recently achieved a dubious publicity in revolutionary Russia as the birthplace of Gregory Rusputin, the mystic monk, who wielded a remarkable influence over the ex-emperor's family up to the time of the priest's assassination in Petrograd last December. The official announcement says: "Owing to reasons of state, the government decided to transfer to a new residence the ex-emperor and ex-empress who are detailed under guard. The place selected was Tobolsk, where they were taken after requisite measures to insure their safety. With them went of their own free will their children and certain of their encourag." The train on which Nicholas Romanoff traveled to Tobolsk had a long delay on the journey owing to a breakdown of the locomotive. According to some newspapers, the ex-emperor family will reside permanently in the former governor's palace at Tobolsk which is a large house without modern improvements, built in the eighteenth century for a local speculator. Nicholas spent one night there in 1891 when returning from his visit to the far east. Other newspapers say the former emperor will stay at the governor's palace only one week and will be sent to the Apalatak monastery in a forest twenty miles outside the town. Nicholas. a manoff, as the Russian ex-emperor now is known, was mysteriously removed together with the ex-empress and their children and suites from the palace at Tarskoseko Selo August 14. The Russian provisional government at the time refused to reveal the destination of the former ruling family, but it was unofficially reported that Toholsk had been chosen as the place of exile. Toholsk years ago was the administrative center for exiles banished to Siberia. It is on the eastern side of the Ural mountains about 1500 miles from Petrograd, Rusputin was not the name of the mystic monk. Rusputin means dog and the name was bestowed upon the creature in his early youth because of his vileness. In time his own name was forgotten and he was known only as Gregory Rusputin—Gregory the dog. He was assassinated not only before the revolution by natrilots who no longer would. stand his presence and influence at the palace. U. S. to Take Over Wheat The government is considering the purchase of enough of the 1917 wheat crop to stabilize prices in the United States was forecast in the formation of a $50,000,000 corporation by the food administration, with the approval of President Wilson. All the stock will be hold and owned by the United States government. The intention is to take over the entire harvest if necessary to maintain fair prices. The corporation will make all purchases of wheat and flour and thus will stabilize prices to the allies. Through this arrangement it hopes to secure itself against any possible loss. The food administration will open agencies at all the prinzipial wheat terminals, carrying on its transactions with the usual dealers. No commission charge will be made except to cover costs of operation. The price to be paid for wheat will be fixed by a committee under the grain division headed by Harry A. Garfield, president of Williams college. This price the food administration expects to see maintained in private as well as government transactions. Floor mills will be assured wheat at the price paid by the government the food administration is ready to purchase for the mills all grain they use. The millers named a committee to co-operate with the food administration in a voluntary regulation of their industry. ```markdown ``` 2000 New Officers to Front Among 72314 graduates of officers' training camps assisted to posts were 2000 newly commissioned men detailed for service in France. Dates on which they will report to their posts at the front were withheld. Other new officers were assigned to the regular army, the national guard and the national army commandments. The numbers of cadets resulted from trainees came were announced as follows: Colonels, two; lieutenants, colonels, one; matrons, 235; captains, 3722; first lieutenants, 1452; second lieutenants, 18,292. --- Charles A. Wall, Jr., and Richard H. Mead were burned to death who are airlines in which they were experimenting with smoke bombs caught fire in the air at Buffalo, N. Y. Both the men were dead when the destroyed airplane fell to the ground. Wall was a civil engineer in training for aviation service. Mead was an aviation instructor, who came to Buffalo recently from the training camp at Minneapolis, L. I. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA JUDAH Photo by American Press Association. General Edwards, who is commander of the recently created department of the northeast, with headquarters in Boston, has just been appointed a major general by the president. The new his division will be composed of guardians from the New England states. Five Years For Virginia Plotters. J. W. Phipps and W. V. McCoy, Virginia mountaineers, were found guilty by a jury in federal court at Big Stone Gap, Va., on an indictment for recruiting men to destroy arms and ammunition of the United States government. The penalty was fixed at five years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. Other indictments against the men charging interference with the selective army law were dismissed. Both prisoners in a stat meet to the court said that three men, strangers in the community, induced them to attempt to organize and arm mountaineers in this section on a promise of a large sum of money. Government officials are confident these men were German agents. Witnesses for the government testified that Philson and McCoy, seeking to organize the mountaineers in an army, offered $1.50 to a number of men to join their forces which were to destroy bridges, rob banks and form and divide the body among the "private"es of the army. Oil Highest in 25 Years. Pennsylvania crude oil advanced twenty-five cents, to $3.56 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the highest price in a quarter of century. Other new prices posted by the South Penn Oil company were: Corning, $2.60; Cabell, $2.57, and Someract, $2.40, each price representing an advance of ten cents. Six Canadians were killed and two tythreese injured in the accidental ox attack of a mine during a mine war at the mine in the town of Bellevue, near the London Daily Mail assesets. THE RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH (Norfolk, Va. Journal and Guide.) An issue of The Richmond Planet, which printed a colored citizen's protest against the East St. Louis riot, was denied the use of the mails. The whole edition was held up without authority by the Richmond postmaster until Editor Mitchell went to Washington, employed counsel and succeeded in having the department release the papers. The whole thing turned out to be an effort on the part of an impotent Democratic official to suppress criticism of President Wilson for failure to express himself upon the East St. Louis riots. The article was written by Uzziah Miner, a former Howard University student, and expressed only his personal opinions. Its concluding paragraph reads: "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 fall 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 "slacker." I may be regarded unpatriotic, I may be looked upon as disloyal, and I must say, unless President Wilson, like Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, speaks out bravely against the unspeakable atrocities perpetrated upon my desplaced and filtrated race; unless the Department of Justice brings the guilty parties at East St. Louis to a "strict accountability," for their unparalleled brutality; unless I am assured that the guilty party will offer protection. In 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 disgrace to my race and my 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." There are few Americans who will believe that Mr. Miner abused the right of free speech any more than the representatives of the Women's Party who are daily hocking the right to vote. The women, one of which displayed a few days ago, was worded as follows: "Kaiser Wilson--Have you for- gotten your sympathy with the poor Germans because they are not self governed? Twenty million American women are not self-governed. Take the beam out of your own eye." The President has not seen as many banners or heard as many righteous celebrities as he is going to see and hear. The President is American, white and black, who believe that this country should set its own house in order before going to fight the battles of civilization, "marching in blood-stained clothes." RICHMOND PLANETS SUBSCRIBERS WAITING. Letter to Editor Detained Recent Issue in Postoffice. To the Editor of Public Ledger: in the Editor of Public Ledger, Sir—The Richmond, Va. Planet is the organ of the colored people of Virginia inicular and of the colored people of states in general. "Today I was notified in luxury by no as to why the papers had not been delivered after having been received at the postoffice Friday between the hours of 12 noon and 1 p.m., that they had been hold up pending an investigation relative to the question as to whether a contributed communication signed by Uziah Miner, former editor of the Howard University Journal and now located at Howard University at Washington, D. C. made the entire issue of that journal unavailable. I am inclosing a copy of the article in question. I was informed that no objection was made to the matter in the editorial columns of The Planet. As the delay makes the issue of the journal from the standpoint of date worthless and the advertising matter is lost to the customer, it will be seen that this is a virtual fine upon the management and ownership of the journal in question and amounts to objection without due process of law. Uzzell Miner spoke only for himself and he told why he had not volunteered to serve in the United States army. He was desirous of having President Woodrow Wilson and the Department of Justice assume the same attitude as that taken by ex-President Theodore Roosevelt in his timely remarks upon the East St. Louis massacre. He did not protest against the drafting of men in the army of the United States. The poli- I have been much annoyed by inquiries on the part of subscribers as to why they have not received their papers. As to my loyalty to the distinguished occupant of the White House and to the Administration and its policy, I need but to state that I have published matter from the National Defense Bureau, Bureau of Insurance, Agricultural Department, and the recruiting bureau in the columns of The Planet free of charge. I have volunteered my services both to the Mayor of this city and to Governor Henry C. Stuart, the presiding genius and Chief Executive of the State. I am chairman of the local bureau among the colored people that promoted the sale of Liberty bonds, approximately $25,000 worth being sold by subscription in about two years at a meeting hold here. I am a follow in the Royal Society of Arts, London, and I have committed no act other directly or indirectly that would warrant such treatment at the hands of the Postoffice Department or the Department of Justice. I am president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, of this city. I deem it prudent to make no comment further than to inquire if the constitutional guarantees of citizens are still operative. Is there any code of rules or instructions by which I can be guided without a censorship, and is there any way that I can find out just what is to be permitted in the columns of The Planet before it is issued without having an entire issue of the journal confiscated by a department of the Government without notice? I sent down to the Richmond post office today for the Planets which had not been delivered and were being held up. An excuse was given, and my property is still being held by the Government at this writing. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Editor and Proprietor of The Planet. Richmond, Va., Aug. 7, 1917 BRISTOL NOTES B. L. G. Clay, Mrs. R. E. Clay, Mrs. A. M. Smith, Mrs. Mary Frye, Mrs. C. B. Banks, Mr. A. D. Henderson, Mr. R. E. Clay, Mr. L. A. Harrington and Dr. R. B. McArthur are members of the famous glee club which left last Tuesday for Chattanooga, Tenn. to attend the National Negro Business League annual session held at the above named place. Miss M. Mead, Miss Lizzie Smith, Miss A. M. Harper, Mrs. India Jefferson and Mrs. M. Smith, of Abingdon, Va. joined the party. All report a grand time. Mr. W. M. H. Brown also joined the party of Bristolans in Chattanooga. He attended the National Negro Business League. This session was A. reported to be one of the greatest meetings of its kind since it was organized. Dr. Napier was handed the gavel to be the next President of the National Negro Business League, because he was Dr. Washington's bosom and life-long friend. Three handsome silver cups were given to the prize winners. Hon. R. E. Clay has just received one of the handsomest gold medals as a reward for ten years active service from the State B. Y, P. U. of Virginia. We are glad to see our great men honored for their faithful ness in bringing our people to the front. Mr. Allen Smith returned from Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn. Sunday, August 19 and stopped over in Bristol and left Monday for his home in Abingdon, Va. Mr. A. D. Henderson and Mr. W. M. Bradley have purchased a car for the store of A. D. Henderson and Bradly, grocers commission store. We wish them much success. Mrs. J. A. Campbell is on the sick list. A speedy recovery is hoped for. Mrs. Cornelia Brawly left Monday for Richmond, Va. to attend the Grand Session of the I. O. of St. Luke Prof. E. G. Harris, of Bowlo, N. C. passed the day to Mrs. Brawly home. He had been in Ashville, N. C. attending the session of the Grand United Order of Odd Follows. Mrs. A. E. Higgins, president of the B. Y. P. U. of the Lee Street Baptist Church gave a little play, The Ten Virgins and the Marriage Supper. It was beautifully rendered by the small children. It was for the benefit of the B. Y. P. U. Mr. R. E. Clayton a new barber from Tampa. The A. M. E. Zion Church will run a picnic car to James Park. Come and go and have a fine time—CBB. WINCHESTER NEWS Winchester, Va., August 22—Mr. Hackett, of Baltimore, Md. is visiting Miss Nan Fletcher on South Braddock Miss Carrie Farley has returned from visiting her sister. Miss Rosa Harmon left Monday last for Atlantic City and New York to attend the time. The young people of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church gave a mid-summer bazaar for the benefit of the Sunday School plano. They worked faithfully and quite a nice sum was realized. Miss Ruth Fletcher is visiting at Opequen. Last Friday afternoon the following were the guest of the Occola City Mrs. John Carter, Miss Ida Gray, Mr. John Terrel and Mr. Earl Erans The Ladies Aid Society of John Mann held their 63rd anniversary Friday evening. All of the clubs in town were in attendance and many people from out of town. A fine musical program was rendered, after which a nice lunchon was served by the ladies of the society, under the their able president, Mrs. Amanda Jordan. Everybody voted it a grand affair. Mrs. Anna Jefferson and her sister Miss Ada Brooks Mitchell motored to the Massamutton Mountain Sunday and enjoyed the trip immensely. Mr. S. H. Gilles and Mr. J. Henderson Cooke passed the physical examination lately and will soon leave for the army. We wish them good luck. Mrs. John Carter and children who have been visiting Mrs. and Rev. G. A. Carrier, on the St. John street, left for their home in St. Johns, Ohio. Mr. Samuel E. Bannier was proved in the rank of Esquire in the Knights of Pythias. Everybody read The Planet. Get to know what we are doing all over the State. A first-class paper. Mr. Blackburn Jackson is improving nicely at Memorial Hospital. MME. JOHNSON'S SYSTEM. HAIR PREPARATIONS FOR SALE BY VIOLA DUDLEY 107 EAST FEDERAL ST. FREE SPEECH (Boston, Mass, Chronicle) Because it allowed an article from the pen of Uzziah Miner, of Washington, D. C., to appear in its issue of August 4th last The Richmond Planet was temporarily held up by the Post Office authorities at Richmond, ponding an investigation. An investigation was promptly carried out we undertook with the Planet got through the mails and again grazing our exchange editor's desk. This victory should be acclaimed by all our Colored weeklies as a vindication of free speech guaranteed us by the Constitution of the United States. Incidentally may we ask, "If The Richmond Planet is to be held up because of an article from a correspondent who was right critically accused of money, how often should the Hearst's money be up for their editorial ophiones?" Please, oh please, don't answer all at once! 'AD HAIR IS GREATEST CURSE TO BEAUTY MME. JOHNSON'S Superior Hair Preparations are guaranteed to keep the scalp clear, healthy and free from landruff. They make the hair Grow Long, Straight, Soft and Glossy, When Others Fall Try These— MME. JOHNSON'S (Shur Pleezo) HAIR GROWER .50c. MME. JOHNSON'S (One Night) KINKY HAIR STRAIGHT- ENER .50c. MME. JOHNSON'S (Prescription) SHAMPOO .35c. in ordering send P.O. Money Order to SON, Louisville Ky. EVERYWHERE Write for Terms A GENERAL SURVEY OF THE WAR WEDNESDAY. The British and French have returned to the attack in Northern France and Belgium. Preliminary reports indicate they have won successes. The principal blow was struck by the British ones front from the northwestern outskirts of Lens to the Holsu Huro, northwest of Lens. General Sir Powers's unit announces that his troops cashed the German first lines at all points and are making satisfactory progress. The British attack was made near the coast, in the vicinity of Dixmude. The official communication from Paris reports good progress west of Dixmude road. London also announces claims by eutecte troops northwest of Vlisschoe, in the sector north of Vlisschoe. THURSDAY. In three sectors of the France-Belgian front the French and British have won new successes. Their offensive operations are once more in full swing. Attacks were made by the British in Belgium near Ypres, by the French on the Alise front and near Dixmude, in Belgium. The ground won by the British in the brilliant attack near Lens, including the highly important Hill 70, was held in the face of all German counter attacks, General Sir Douglas Haig reports. The French, with the assistance of the British on their right, attacked on both sides of the road between Steenstrate and the Dixmude, eight miles apart. Paris reports that all objectives were gained and that a crossing of the Steenheke river was forced. Marked success was won, the French assert, on the Alise front. A strongly held system of trenches on a front of five-eights of a mile south of Allies was stormed and four counter attacks were beaten off. FRIDAY The Germans made violent and repeated efforts to regain positions recently wrested from them by the French and British. They gained some small advantages on the Verdun front; otherwise the only result of their attacks was to add to the losses which they have sustained in their fierce local offensive operations of late. The British report three counter attacks against their new lines near Loos. At the second effort the Germans gained slight successes at points, but were driven back again and the third assault failed to shake the British defense. Another winter campaign is regarded as inevitable by Lieutenant General Koorniloff, commander in chief in Russia. In an interview at Petrograd he also predicted operations on a vast scale along the Rumanian front, and hinted at important developments in the north with the possibility of combined land and naval actions. SATURDAY Another effort was made by the Germans to recapture the ground taken by the British in the vicinity of Lens. The London war office reports that sharp fighting occurred northwest of Lens and that once more the attack of the Germans was repulsed. The Germans continue to pound the British positions heavily with artillery. In the vicinity of Ypres also the big German guns kept up a lively fire but no infantry attacks are reported. Another bombarding raid was carried out Thursday night by British naval airplanes on the railway junction at Thouleur, in West Flanders, eleven miles from Bruges. Fires were caused and the admiralty announces an ammunition dump is believed to have been hit. SUNDAY Although for the most part the British and French forces in Flanders and in the vicinity of Lens are engaged in consolidating positions won last week from Crown Prince Rupprecht, the British near Ypres have made a further advance on a mile front to a depth of about 500 yards, and also in the Somme region have renewed their attacks with advantage. In the latter manouver Field Marshal Halg's men succeeded in taking positions near Epehy and inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. The Germans have been feeling out the strength of the French lines in the Vosges mountain region, where, after heavy bombardments, they delivered attacks against the French around Badonviller and north of Celles-sur-Plaine. Their efforts, however went for naught under the fire of the French guns and rifles. MONDAY The French took the offensive on the Vordun front, striking along a sector of eleven miles on both banks of the Mouse. First reports do not show whether the French have begun a major offensive, although indications are the operation is an unusually important one. Berlin admits the French have taken German positions. In the north the Germans made a counter attack on the positively taken by the British near Eichhoff. London reports the assault was repulsed completely. The British line on the Ypres front has been advanced slightly. Heavy fighting is in progress on the Italian front. The Italians, who commenced a new drive, have crossed the Isonzo and already have taken 7500 prisoners. The Austrian war office announces the offensive is being waged by the Italians on a thirty-seven-mile front, from the rocken of Tolmino to a point near the Adriatica. Germany to Take Over Potato Crop. The new German food dictator, Herr von Waldow, according to a Berlin despatch, plans to expropriate this year's entire harvest of potatoes. He also will conserve all food necessary for human consumption. 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Walker added her voice and order was restored CONCLUDING REMARKS Unbashed, Mr. Dahney proceeded with his forceful and eloquent address. In the audience were many Southerners who had gone North and Mr. Dahney had taken the opportunity to remind them of the bonfits of home in the Southland. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker then arose with the case and grace of an accomplished public speaker and ignoring what had just taken place led the audience away from it with diplomatic skill. She spoke of her ability to do what men could not do, get John Mitchell on out an occasion like this and to bring all of the clergy and society leaders out upon one platform. A RUSH FOR THE CARS She was interrupted by applause. Despite the late hour in commencing the meeting adjourned about eleven P. M. and the crowd thronged to the street-cars on the outside or crowded the streets in their march to their homes. The affair was a success from every viewpoint. Let Cophas do your Renting. Office 535 1-2 North Second street. Tele- phone. Randolph 588 Times-Dispatch Regrets Lynching. The lynching of a Negro in Northumberland County, the first to occur in Virginia during the space of eighteen years will occasion general regret throughout the Commonwealth—not because the death penalty was administered for the attempted assault, which is the punishment prosecuted for the lynching because the lynching is itself a murder. Better one capital crime than to make murderers of 500 citizens—Richmond, Va Times Dispatch MR. EDWARD WHITE PASSES Many friends of this city will read with regret of the death on August, the tenth, of Edward White, a native and former resident of Richmond, who for a number of years was a resident of Philadelphia. Mr. White left Richmond when a young man, and for many years was engaged in the business of caterer, until three years ago, when he retired from active business, and left Philadelphia to make his home in Chissalhurst, N. J. where he had bought a beautiful summer home. RECEIVED BEST OF CARE Mr. White had been in excellent health all his life, but was taken ill a short time ago, and although receiving the best of care, he passed away, from this world, to awaken in the land beyond the sky, where the "weary are at rest." He was a Christian all his life, interested in all the work of the church, and always ready to do his Master's blinding and tried to live daily the life of a follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member of the church in charge of the Rev. Mr. Braddock in Philadelphia, and also of the Elks and the Citizens' Club, and held high offices in both these secular organizations FUNERAL SERVICES IN PARLIORS The funeral services were held at The Allman Parlors in Philadelphia, where for a time the body lay in state, and where many called to take a last look at a good friend and brother. The Rev. Bishop Hine had charge of the funeral services, and preached the services being shared the next month. Three ladies sang, "Shall We Gather at the River" and "Angels, Get My Mansion Ready." FLOWERS AND FRIENDS. TOO There were many flowers and many friends at the services, a large number being old Richmond friends, now living in Philadelphia, and large delegations from the Elks and the Citizens' Club. Mr. White is survived by his widow Agnes White, one sister, Mrs. Alice Threat of Richmond, and one brother the Rev. P. H. White of the Industrial School at Wilmington, Delaware. The interment was in Philadelphia. - Your subscription to the Planet is one. Have you paid it? If not why not?