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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. DESERTED BY A HEARTLESS MOTHER. Forced to Accompany Cruel Parent, She Runs Away=Finds the Downward Path=Wrong= doing and Death Close the Chapter. VOLUM1 XXXV, NO. 3 DESEE A HE A Plea For Her Foster P Life==Reare Forced to Accor Away==Finds doing and The case of Chris Jackson, charged with the murder of his wife, was the topic of conversation in this city last week and issues of The Planet were carefully purchased until late in this week. The story of this wayward girl was taken as an object lesson for other girls and mothers were busily engaged in drawing a moral from the story. As for Chris Jackson, he was to be seen walking nonchalantly about this city and no one would have dreamed, by looking at him, that he stood charged with any crime whatever. EASILY LIFE A new phase of tragedy was the better reception ... drs. John H. Bayes, of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Her plea for the wawayward girl is pathetic. Here is the letters 418 Busch Street Dear Sir: The tragic and untimely death of the late Florence Jackson has caused quite a sensation and discussion in regards to her past life. It seems that no one has spoken a good word for the poor and unfortunate girl. All that has been said about her, and all that was known of her is that she was a bad woman. But she was more to be pitied than censured. NOT SO BAD AS PICTURED While in life, she may not have measured up to the standard to which God would have us all to live, but I can not believe that she was the bad woman that she has been pictured to be through the press. I have read your paper of the 17th and 21th but failed to see any account of any one speaking in her behalf. KNOW ABOUT HER. There were some good qualities in the soul of Florence Jackson. I probably know more about her early life than any one at the present time. My home was in Eagle Rock, Va. The names of my father and mother were James and Louisa Rodgers and they were respected by all the people in that little mountain village and both were devoted Christians and they are still remembered by the older citizens of that place. My father is still living and makes his home with us. My mother died in 1910, it was in this home that Florence spent her early life. THE MOTHER OF FLORENCE In the Fall of 1895 there came to my father's home a woman by the name of Annie Godfrey and she had with her a girl child, not yet two years of age and asked if they would keep the child for a few days, as she was going in the country and would return for the child. She told my mother to call the child. Florence. My mother willingly took the child as all of us had grown up. In the course of a few years I married and moved to Parkersburg in 1897 and in the Summer of 1901, my mother visited me and brought Florence with her. On mother's return to Eagle Rock, I kept Florence and sent her to school. She was a bright and intelligent child and made many friends at school. CALLED HER SISTER. I was very much devoted to her. She always called me her sister and Mr Bayes, her brother. She was a good and obedient child and we all loved her. In 1907, my mother wrote me to let Florence come and stay with her as she was getting . very lonesome without her. I consented and sent Florence to her, though I did not want to give her up. Shortly after she got to mother's, it was then her real mother returned for her, after being absent nearly fourteen years, and Florence, knowing how she had been cast off by her, refused to go with her. But she was taken by force from the ones who had cared for her all those years. RAN AWAY But she did not remain long with her strange mother. She van away and I lost all trace of her until 1911 I received several postcards from the east cities, namely, Richmond, Baltimore, Washington and the last one was from Jacksonville, Fla., and it was then she told me that she was married and was the mother of a boy. That was the last we heard of her until August, this year. CHRIS A GOOD HUSBAND Then she was telling me that she had married again and that she had such a good husband. His name was Chris Jackson and in every letter she would write, she would speak good of her husband and his grandmother. WOULD HAVE MADE ARRANGE MENTS I wired Dr. C. R. Hulses concerning the body and in answer, he said that the body would be buried by her husband and I did not know any better until I received The Planet Saturday. Had I known that she was being buried by the public I would have made different arrangements. Poor Florence was taken from a Christian home and good moral influence, only to meet a sad and untimely death. Her memory is cherished by the ones who knew her best. (MRS.) JOHN H. BAYES. ROSCOE CONKLING SIMMONS AT REFORMER HALL, SUNDAY. --- Hear the Man and his Message: "I belong to a Race among whom there are neither hyphens, stackers, pacifists, L. W. W.'s nor apologists. Open the door of that Jim Crow car, take the rope from around my neck, unchain my hands, take this ball and chain from my ankle, and I'll notify the Germans, or anybody else, that I stand upon the memory of Lincoln and defy the world." "Let the southern white speak... It is his time to be heard. Let him say that his judges will be just and his sheriffs will be brave before mobs. Let him stay the lyncher and dare the mob to light a torch, and let him hand me the ballot, and then I will speak. I will promise him that we will make Dixie blossom like the rose."—Excerpts from recent speeches by this peerless orator. Mr. Simmons will speak in this city at the Reformers' Hall on Friday, December 7th, at 8:30 P. M., under the auspices of the Spartan Literary and Athletic Association. A. Successful Queen's Rally The beautiful and spacious auditorium of the Second Baptist Church, of which Rev. Z. D. Lewis is pastor, was crowded to its utmost capacity on last Monday night to witness one of the prettiest affairs that has ever been given in the history of the city of Richmond. The queens looked grand in their handsome costumes; RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1917. also their guards, maids, flower girls and page boys. The rally was under the direction of Mrs. Dr. Blaney, Mrs. Ada Lewi' was the manager. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker was present and spoke in glowing terms of how Mrs. Blaney had been the instrument in bringing this grand and noble affair to the city of Richmond to help lift finances. Mr. E. J. Johnson represented the President of the United States, and Mrs. Margaret Howard represented the "first lady of the land." Both acted their parts well. The grand total amount taken in was three hundred and fifty dollars. DR. L. D. BLANEY, 822 North First Street. Card of Thanks. We wish to tender our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy on the occasion of the death of my devoted wife and our mother, Mrs. Carrie Wriekman chant. At such a time, when one is overwhelmed with sorrow and burdened with grief over the death of a dead one, a sympathetic word or act goes a long way towards consoling a broken heart and troubled mind. We especially want to thank the neighbors for their beautiful designs, the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Baker School), The Nurses' Training Class of the Armstrong High School, and the numerous friends for their most beautiful flowers. Truly, but sadly yours. MT CARMELS GREAT CAMPAIGN AGAINST DEBT. Battle No. 1 conducted last Sunday November 25th, by Lieutenants E, D. Coffee, Rosa B, Coffee and Octavia Allen, has been fought and won. Battle No. 2 will be fought next Sunday, December 2, in the morning; at communion in the afternoon, and at night by the following lieutenants: John Young, Norman Aiston, James Wells, Louise Adams and Eliza Albert. Battle No. 3, conducted by Lieutenant Jennie Bell, shall be fought and won Monday night, December 3rd, when Topsy will visit and sing at a Zu Zu Social in Zulukul. Come! come! come! and witness these war-like engagements, Key, E. D. Coffee, pastor; W. W. Carter, clerk. Mrs. McAdoo's Card of Thanks. Planet, Richmond, Va. Washington, D. C., Nov. 10.-On behalf of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee I want to extend to you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the splendid cooperation you gave us in obtaining nation-wide publicity during the Liberty Loan campaign just closed. Yours very truly. MRS WM G McADOO USS WALK, MBDYPL Chairman Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Mrs. Daisy Jones, wife of Dr. R. E. Jones, is much improved. She has been so seriously ill that her sisters came in haste to visit her. They have since returned home. A. E. The brilliant Newport News, Va., attorney, who led the fight in the United States District Court against the segregation ordinance of his home city. The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States settled the case in favor of his clients. The brilliant Newport News, Va., attorney, who led the fight in the United States District Court against the segregation ordinance of his home city. The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States settled the case in favor of his clients. LGCAL N. A. A. C. P. ACTIVE. Richmond Branch of National Body Asks for Better Facilities. The Richmond Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is making its self felt in this community for this uplift of the colored people. On Friday night, the 23rd of November, a committee composed of J. Thomas Hewin, Esq, W. A. J. Ackham, of the Southern Aq Society; Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, a well known dentist in this city, and Mr. B. A. Cophas, a real estate agent and broker, waited on the School Board in the interest of certain matters affecting the welfare of colored people in this community. The committee was courteously received by the School Board. The Board showed they were greatly interested in the things which the Committee presented to them by the many questions asked. The committee presented the following items to the Board for its consideration: 1. They made a request that a cadet corps be organized in connection with the boys attending the high school similar to the one new in vogue for the white boys. 2. They requested that the money collected from Negro children be deposited in Negro banks. 3. They asked for Negro princi J. THGMAS N. The brilliant Newport News the United States District Court his home city. The decision of States settled the case in favor of pats in Negro schools. 4. They asked for a school in that part of the city known as Sidney, and an improvement in the schools already established. 5. They requested that a vacational school be put in operation for the benefit of colored children similar to the one now in vogue for white children. During the course of argument, which was presented to the Board by J. Thomas Hewin, Esq., and W. A. Jordan, it was shown that a million colored people had left the South within the last twelve months and the prime cause was the lack of educational facilities for colored children, which are necessary to fit them to meet the requirements and demands of American citizenship. The committee was highly pleased with the courteous reception tendered them by the School Board. E. C. Burke Cashier of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, and Mr. John H. Braxton, a real estate agent of this city, were also members of this committee, but owing to previous butiness engagements, they could not be present. The Richmond Branch of the National Association, at its annual meeting, elected Rev. W. H. Stokes, of Ebenezer Church, as its president. J. Thomas Hewin, Esq., who has previously filled the office declined re-election, because it was the desire of the Executive Committee to have him represent the Branch in all of its legal matters, consequently, Mr. Hewin stated that he did not consider it in keeping with the ethics of his profession for him, as President, to remain in that office and yet represent the Branch at the Bar in legal matters. The Richmond Branch, although only one year old, has made a splendid record for championing, things which affect the colored people. Recently the Taka-Cola people in this city had an enormous amount of sugar on sale, and an officer was sta- tioned at the door of its place of business and refused to let colored people enter for the purpose of buying sugar, J. Thomas Hewin, W. A. Jordan, and Dr. C. S. Cowan, representing the Richmond Branch, waited on the management for the purpose of assortaining their reason for refusing to allow colored people to enter and purchase sugar on the same equality with the white people. Mr. Clyde Sampelders, the white manager of the establishment, was quick to explain that no affront was meant to the colored people, but it was done to prevent colored servants of rich people who were able to buy sugar at the high prices, from coming to the establishment and getting sugar at reduced prices which was intended solely for the poor class of people. ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHOIR St. Andrew's Episcopal Choir (white) will render a grand sacred concert at the First Prochytarian Church, corner Monroe and Catherine Streets, Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Choir of thirty voices. A real treat in store for music lovers. The public is cordially invited. REV. A. A. HECTOR, pastor. EWSOME, ESQ. Va. attorney, who led the fight in against the segregation ordinance of the Supreme Court of the United of his clients. BIG OPPORTUNITY TO BE GIVEN YOUNG COLORED PEOPLE Richmond Young People To Become Movie Stars. Washington, November 28. In a short time, the young colored people of Richmond are going to be given an opportunity to appear in movie pictures. The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, in its effort to raise $2,000,000 for the relift of the dependents of our colored soldiers, will put a contest on in Richmond to secure colored young men and women of that city for the leading parts in a movie picture play to be written for that city, the young man and woman having the highest number of votes to be assigned the leading parts, and at least six others given parts according to their standing. These films will be shown throughout the country and as they will depict the valor and progress of the race, they will not only assist, as is planned, in raising the $2,000,000 fund, but will create a fairer sentiment towards the race on the part of whites who will see the film in movie theatres throughout the country. A contest is now on here and in Baltimore to secure young colored people for the movie picture play to be written and taken for these two cities. The Richmond film will provide for only Richmond young colored people as actors and actresses, and will show local Richmond scenes, indicative of race progress also. Divorce Granted To whom it may concern: That I. Mrs. Ella Wooldridge—Nelson, of 915 Centre St., is divorced by law from Mr. Richard Nelson. WAVERLY GIRL WINS PRIZE Some time ago the National Emergency Food Garden Commission of Washington, D. C., offered a prize of $5,000, and a national certificate of merit to the woman or girl of Sussex County presenting the best collection of canned fruits and vegetables raised in a war garden. These goods appeared on exhibit in the colored building of the Sussex County Fair, Waverly, Va., October 30 and 31st to November 1st and 2nd. Miss Ada Mae Peace, the popular young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Peace, prominent residents of Waverly, Va., was the winner out of five contestants. This young girl, a member of the girls' canning club of Waverly, labored zealously and succeeded in presenting an excellent showing, which was decided by the judges to be the best collection of canned fruits and vegetables from a war garden in Sussex County. On last Wednesday the $5,000, accompanied by a national certificate of merit, was presented to Miss Peace who has our hearty congratulations and best wishes for her continued success. PROF. MARCHANT TO DELIVER ADDRESS HERE ```markdown ``` The Baptist Young People's Union of the Fifth Street Baptist Church will present Prof. J. L. Marchant, in an address, Sunday evening, December 9, 1917, at the above named church, at four o'clock. His subject will be, "Three Keys to One Door." Professor Marchant is a member of the faculty of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg and will be introduced by the pastor, Rex, T. J. King. Musical numbers will be furnished by the Junior Choir of the Church, Mr. James H. Walls, leader, Miss M. Kate Doyle is president of the "Innow and Mrs. Estelle D. Riley, secretary. FUNDS NEEDED The Working Woman's Industrial Home and Nursery for Colored Children, at 1513 Taylor Street, in need of hands to meet a note on the boy's building and to pay pressing bills, such as milk, shoes and school supplies for our little ones. We have fifteen children in school, thirteen under twelve years of age. They are doing well. Will the friends to "upst and education" help them to continue, by sending their gifts to the founder and manager at the above address? P. S. Our only support are volunteer contributions. Mrs. R. V. Crawford, manager 1513 Taylor Street, City An Every Member Honor Roll and MItary Soc al at the True Reformers' Hall The public is invited to attend the Every Member Honor Roll and Military Social Tue-day evening, December 4th, 8:30 o'clock, at the True Reformers' Hall, under the auspices of King Solomon Fountain, G. F. F. O. T. R. A special feature will be a military drill in command of Captains Walter S. Cowan and Rosa A. Brown; Admission: 10 cents; refreshments, free. Dr. W. H. Smith, chairman Committee of Arrangements. THE TRUE REFORMERS' PUBLIC MEETING --- The Richmond Division of the Grand F. U. O. T. R. will hold a Public Meeting on Friday night November 30, at S oclock in the Reformers Hall. All True Reformers and the general public are invited, Rev. W. T. Johnson of the First Baptist Church and Mr. W. S. Woodson, G. W. M. will be the principal speakers. L. L. Stanard, G. W. S. Dr. W. H. Smith, G. W. Treas. Eliza Norrell, Chief Richmond Dyx. $10 to $25 per week during spar- time. No reference required, parti- culars, terms etc; $25. R. Wester Box 131 Montgomery, Ala. WANTED—POSITION AS ASSISTANT ANT UNDERAKER, AND EMBALMER Wanted by Young Man Graduate of Eckel's College Phil Pa. Holds Virginia license. Had two years' practical experience. Can furnish necessary references. Address, CHARLES G. WAYLAND Care Irving-Way-Hill Co., Charlottesville, Va. PRICE, FIVE CENTS MOSSELL—GAINES A wedding of interest took place on Sunday, November 25, at 3 P. M., when Miss Jeanette L. Gaines became the bride of Dr. Aaron A. Mossell, of Philadelphia, Miss Gaines is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, and Dr. Mossell is the son of Mrs. Mary Tanner Mossell, of Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Gaines assisted by Rev. Carlton Tanner, pastor Metropolitan Church, Washington, D. C., and Rev. J. S. Collins, of Easton, Md. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother in law, Mr. T. Wallis Lanssey, was attired in a reindeer velour suit with skunk trimings and carried a bouquet of white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Florence N. Gaines and Miss Sadie T. Mossell, sister of the groom. The groom was attended by his uncle, Dean Lewis B. Moore, of Howard University. Among the invited guests were Dr. and Mrs. A. O. Reed, Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, Dr. and Mrs. Juno, C. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fennell, Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Collins, of Easton; Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Pratt, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wallis Lansey, Mr. and Mrs. Evans Fernandis, Madus Mary Tanner Mossell, of Philadelphia; Mary F. Handy, Mary Dennys, Dorah James, Florence Nicholson, G. L. Murray, Jeanette Hill, Maurice Epstein, Marie Flagg, Curtis W. Carpenter, Ernest Butler, Fannie Brooks; Misses Bessie and Sadie Mossell, of Philadelphia; Mary Denny, Sarah Tanner, of Washington, Bertha James, Mary Bradford, Atuna Cummings, Hester Murray, Helen Deaver, Margaret Williams, Mary Williams, Florence Matthews, Nettie Harris, Annie Epstein, Dean Lewis B. Moore, Rev. Carlton Tanner, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Lincoln Weaver, Cecil Gloster and Mr. Ellis Epstein. GOODE-BURRELL. 1. 2017.01.20 Mr. and Mrs. James L. Burrell wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Georgia Lee, to Mr. Lewis T. Goode, September 17, 1917, at the residence of Rev. R. Brecher Taylor, Reception at 515 Kinny Street, December 7, fr 8 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited: no cards MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT --- This will announce the marriage of Miss Bessie V. Marrow, late of New York, to Prof. A. W. Reason, at 1:15 P. M., Nov. 10, 1917. The marriage took place at St. Joseph, Mo., which is to be their home for the future. REV. J. H. WILEY. 46 Diamond St., Providence R. L. OBITUARY Johnson. On Sunday, November 18, 1917 at his home, 1234 Eiffle street, Baltimore, Md., Julius C. Johnson, Sr., deputy grant, master of the Grd of United Order of Odd Fellows in America and beloved husband of Lillie M. Johnson. Funeral from Sharp Street M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md., Wednesday November 21, at 1 o'clock. Members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows relatives and friends invited. Mrs. Carrie Wickham Smith Gone --- SMITH - Mrs. Carrie Wickham m Staith died at the residence of her husband, John H. Smith, Thursday, November S. at 2:15 A.M., at 21 W. Baker Street, after, a very brief illen- s. Her funeral took place Sunday, from the First Baptist Church in which she held membership, at 1:00 e'clock. The flowers: which were sent by friends and acquaintors, express'd the esteem in which Mrs. Smith was held. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., preached a very impressive sermon. Mr. J oese Matthews sang very touchingly, "Some Sweet Day." Honorary pall bearers were: Thaddeus W. Pembleton, W. W. Blackwell, R. L. Goodwin, Charles Lewis; Active, Christopher Pollard, Wn. Johnson, Isaac Jones, Percy Smith, James Weyatt, W. H. Giles. Mr. A. D. Price had charge of the funeral arrangements. She leaves to mourn their loss, a loving and devoted husband, three girls, three boys, father, two brothers, three uncles, an aunt, and a host of relatives and friends. "Peace to her ashes." HEY LENG AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS The Negro Defended in "From Superman to Man"—Interesting Book by J. A. Rogers is Gripping and Thrilling Defense of the Negro's Place—Mrs. Lola Walters, wife of late Bishop James, joined colored Employees Meeting Migration Movement—has Charles H. Anderson has returned to The Stage. Allen's National News Bureau, 2 West 131 St, New York, November 19, 1917. I have just read "From Superman to Man," by J. A. Rogers, and a more thrilling and gripping story has not been written on the Negro question nor has the Negro been more nobly defended. The book is doubtless one of the most valuable contributions on the Negro problem and should be widely read by those who are interested in this vital question, and to know the truth, as it underlies the whole fabric of human life. The book sticks as its title, and shows how after all the same problems affecting the social, moral, spiritual and intellectual life of the Negro are but the common causes of all mankind, and not of a race, the book is written in an entertaining manner, and forceful manner, and does not exaggerate. The pot of the story is laid on a pullman train and narrates incidents that are common to the traveling public. The passenger is a Southern senator, who has long held that the Negro was inferior, that he was not entitled to the rights of the white man and would never be allowed to share in the equal rights and privileges of the other races. He engages in conversation with the pullman porter, whom he has mistakes for, and it is his duty to have some fun at the expense of the porter. It was the book that the porter wrote. It was Pinet on "Race Projudge" that around the Southern passenger's curiosity and led to the opening of the conversation on the Negro question. The Southern passenger who by the way, was a Senator, began in his brusque manner to tell of the Negro's inferiority, and how he was not the equal of the white man in many degrees. He found out however, that in the pullman porter, he was dealing with a man who soon gave evidence of abolishing his own. He was a form or Yal student, had traveled extensively, and had close student of sociology as it affords all groups. The conversation of the two men the way from intellecting inferiority to that of social equality. The Southerner brought up the question of the Negro's moral especially, the Negro woman and cited incidents where black women were fond of the society of white man. He spoke of the Negro shiftlessness and etc. The porter told how the question of miscognition was not confined to the Negro women, but that the same weakness may be said to the white women who seek the society of Negro men. He told of incidents surreptitious city life where clubs were maintaining this purpose. He called attention to the shiftlessness of the white man in cases, and thus enclosed a revolution that opened the eyes of the society er who is typical of the many cases that live in the North and South. The porter met the every argument that was advanced by the passenger and scored one for the race. The story ends with the Southern passenger changed on the Negro situation, that after all the could have mistaken roative to its views of the Negro and knowing others who are ignorant to the same degree as others to do something that will present the Negro in a bet ter light to the American people and educate others on the progress and achievements of the Negro. The story is true to life and that was in a vivid manner the part that the pulman car man can play in the solution of this vexed and misunderstood problem. Mr. Rogers has given to America a fine production that cannot but help play its part towards the adjustment of the Negro question and the book should be widely read by both races, who are concerned in burning issue. The book is on sale. The Young's Book Exchange, at 125 W. 255 St., this city, and orders should be sent for it at once. This exchange is making a specialty of books on the Negro question written by Negro authors, and has a fine collection of works on this question. George Young the proprietor of the book importum told the writer last week that he is anxious to circulate this new book as widely as possible. MRS. LELIA WALTERS HONORED Mrs. Lola Walters, wife of the late Bishop Walters, received a distinct honor recently, which shows she as a team in which she is held by the foremost women of the nation. She has received invitation to become one of the Navy League, and the American Asiatic Society, two of the most influential organizations of the country. The invitaton to join the Navy League, came thus Mrs. Admiral George Dewey, who has long been an acquaintance of Mrs. Walters. The affective work that she has done for the redemption of Africa, and the interest that she has taken in the Dark Continent, have brought her prominently before the nation and as a recognition of this work she has been offered membership in the American Aslatic Society, which makes a study of conditions affecting Aslatic life, Mrs. Walters is the first woman of the race to become a member in these organizations and as the result the status of the colored women through out the nation will be raised. She has long been active and foremost in all work pointing to the uplift of the women of the race. Mrs. Walters has been keenly interested in missionary work and during the life of the late Bishop, she was especially active among the women of the various conferences over which the bishop presided. She is a woman of fine education and accomplishments and for many years taught school in Louisville, Ky. She was appointed to the position with Willis to an equal position at Ellis Island is the only Presidential appointee among the large clerical force employed at Ellis Island. Mrs. Walters deserves the new honor that has come to her, and the race throughout the nation will be glad to hear of the success that has come to her. When your correspondent saw her last week she was regaining her strength poise after the great strain she has been passing thru since the death of Bishop Walters. THE ASSOCIATED COLORED EMPLOYEES MIGRA INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION One of the most constructive organizations that has ever been launched by the young men of the race was recently incorporated as The Associated Colored Employees and was organized for the purpose of adjusting the large Negro exodus from the South to the North. The movement had its birth shortly after the large influx of colored people to the North was becoming apparent, and when it was soon seen that something must be done for the economic bottleneck the new comers. A group of young men got together and resolved that the best way to meet this situation would be to form an organization that would address the task of providing an opening to the task of providing an opening for the large number of migrants North. The organization opened headquarters at 438 Lenox Avenue, and made a study of the large industrial concerns that employ men, and persuaded them to employ colored labor, which they agreed to do. As the result of the effort of this organization many new avenues have been opened up for colored, which has assisted in doing much to adjust the new economies and to provide for their economic and industrial security. The association is fast becoming the clear base of this congested condition that has been brought by the large exodus and the work that is being done in the location, industrial concerns of the country, the association links its members together to form a union for their mutual protection, and gives work to the members without charge. The association is now seeking to bring the various trades represented by the race under one great federation and standardize the prices, and wage scale. The general headquarters will be in this city and branches have been established in Philadelphia, Chicago, and other large centers. The president of the association is John Alvin Ross, one of the most conscientious young men of the race, and a graduate of New York University. Mr. Ross made a thorough study the economic and industrial conditions surrounding the Negro and has a fine grasp upon the Association associated with him are, Archerhoe Poole, L. T. Hunt. Richard Moore, and other well known business and professional men of this city. The movement is one of the most potent launched by young men of the country and there is no organization that is doing more to meet this great problem brought on as the result of this large migratory movement than this organization. MRS. CHARLES ANDERSON RE TURNS TO THE STAGE After an absence of several weeks, Mrs. Charles H. Anderson has returned to the stage, and appeared last week with Lafayette Players in the gripping drama, "Poor Man, Rich Man." She seems to be greatly improved as the result of the long rest and displayed her usual versatility and cleverness. Ever since she made her appearance about a year ago in the Law," she has steadily risen to a prominent stage, and is regarded as one of the foremost of the new school of actors among the race. Her work has been the marvel of the leading theatrical critics of this city and her work has been watched from the boxes by some of the leading and most Broad way stars in this city, including Jane Cowl, the great. American actress and other leading men and women in this field Mrs. Anderson has no细致 fine educational background for her work and is designed to make a fine place for herself a fixed place on the American stage. She is a hard student of the drama and is a young woman of fine accomplishments and attainments. Last Tribute of Respect Paid Minister Curtis at Funeral - Larger and Representative Gathering Honor of Late Liberian Minister - Body Piece of Honor of Liberian Minister Hackey to Give Foo Song Festival - Dr. Wallace ends Noted Rally. Dr. Wallace ends Noted Rally. Allen's National News Bureau. 2 West 131 St., New York City. November 26. —The last tribute of respect was paid to Hon. James L. Curtis, late Minister to Liberia, last Sunday at the funeral held from the Bethel A. M. E. Church. A large and representative gathering, fellow townmen, associates, and friends of the young diplomat attended the funeral and heard the late Minister praised for the brilliant manner in which he handled the State situation in Liberia. He was praised as a lawyer, churchman, diplomat, and as host and affectionate husband. He was in New York last Saturday and was honored his widow, Mrs. Helen Curtis, the Bishop of Jiberia, and representative of the American legation to Liberia. The funeral which was held from the church of which he was a member and trustee, was conducted by the pastor the Rev. Dr A. R. Cooper. The floral tributes came from the State department and other or- THE RICHMOND PLANET organizations of which the deceased was a member. Letters of praise and condolence were read from the National C abinet the President of Liberia, expressing his regrets at not being able to accompany the body to Amquica, Hon. Emmett J. Scott, and from the African Redemption So letty. The funeral oration was delivered by the Bishop of Liberia. He told of the high character and ideal that Minister Curtis had set before the Africans who underwent an incident how minister Curtis his wife had adultery met the demands of militants soldiers who surrounded the legation, and threatened violence. He praised him as an orator and thinker and said that his career should furnish inspiration to the youth of the race. He said that Mrs. Curtis had given him fine support and that she was active in the life of the natives. Other addresses were made by Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of the St. Mark's M. E. Church, James D. Carr, Charles W. Anderson, Wilford H. Smith, and others who were associated with him in this city. Owing to stair orders from the State departed, he was not be reviewed. It was in this city that the citizen was best known and where he spent the most of his career. He will be remembered as one of the most useful citizens of the colored life here and was well loved by a host of friends. He came to this city 1857, shortly after his graduation from the University of Chicago and built up a fine and lucrative practice. He was active in all movements making for the civic uplift of the community. He gave her here the body pass thrust to Chicago where it will be received by his husband, who is believed that the final funeral will be in that city and that the distinguished citizens there will add further praise to his memory. Whilo in Liberia Wilberforce University gave him the degree of Doctor of Laws. MME. AZALIA HACKLEY TO CON- DUCT FOLK SONG FESTIVAL The Metropolis is waiting with keen interest the Folk song festival that will be conducted by Mue. Azalla Hackley by a chorus of 200 singers, from The Harlem Community Center, at the Washington Irving High School, on Tuesday evening, November 27. Prominent people in musical circles of both races, interest in music of the Negro is taking great pride in affair, and the festival will double the one of the finest folk demonstrations seen in this city. Mue Hackley has organized the chorus into a fine singing bbdy, and the festival will give New Yorkers and those living in the North an opportunity to hear the folk songs sung in a manner that portray the feeling and emotion so necessary for affect. Besides the folk songs, the chorus will sing, whose the leading Negro compositions featuring compositions from Buleigh, Johnson, and Coleridge Taylor. It will be the first time that Mina, Hackley has presented her folk song festival here, and it is believed that she will be greeted by a large and enthusiastic gathering of music lovers, and that as a result a greater apreciation will be brought about for the songs of the race. She is well known as a folk song exponent and has done much to advance the interest of the Negro folk music. She is well known in musical circles through out the country and has written much upon this subject. Since coming to this city she has been especially active in chorus work and has done much to inspire the young people along this line. Your correspondent will cover the noted musical in another issue. Rev. Dr. P. A. Wallace, pastor of the Fleet Street, A. M. F. Zion Church in Brooklyn has ended one of the most remarkable rallies held in the history of that historical church. The rally: which ran for two weeks resulted in over $3,500 being raised and breaks the record for the church. Dr. Wallace who has had large experience as a churchman organized the church in teams, headed by captains, who were to bring in fifty dollars each. He also instituted a series of entertainments and concerts, one of the features being The Williams Jubilee Singers from Chicago, the not receipts being over $200.00. He is meeting with fine success in his work and already the splendid work that is being done has attracted wide attention throughout the connection. Bishop J. C. Caldwell who was a recent visitor expressed praise for the work that is being done and books upon the work as being among the most telling in the connection. The pastorate of Dr Wallace is making fine appeal especially to the young men of the city who are joining in large numbers. Your correspondent in this mention of Dr. Wallace recently failed to mention these facts and felt the out of justice to him this should be added. Dr. Wallace knows how to get results and is one of the constructive forces of the race. CLEVELAND G ALLEN VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court o the City of Richmond, the 15th day of November 1917. MAGGIE MATTHEWS,……Plaintiff, against In Chancery, ERNEST MAT,VEWS,……Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the grod and of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Ernest Matthews is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy, Teate: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk J. E. Byrd, p. 6. We do all kinds of Job Work, Let us do it for you. GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA RESENTS GOV. MCCALL'S ACTION. Governor of Massachusetts Refuses to Pardon Peter to West Virginia, Olliver Charleton, W. V., Nov. 20.—Characterizing the refusal of Governor McCall, of Massachusetts, to honor his requisition for the return to West Virginia for trial of John Johnson, a No-go charged with attacking a white girl in this city, as constituting a refection upon the State of West Va., and showing a deplorable jack of knowledge of the State and its people, Governor Cornwell late today made public a letter which he had written to the Massachusetts Governor. Previous to receiving Governor McCall's letter declining to honor the requisition, Governor Cornwell had written to the Massachusetts Governor a personal letter guaranteeing that no harm should come to Johnson, and declaring "there is absolutely no danger of Johnson's being lynched or otherwise mistreated." Governor Cornwell's letter as sent to Governor McCall today, follows: "I have your letter declining to honor my requisition for the return of John Johnson, now in your city, charged with rape in this country. "With all due respect to the representatives of your State' who visited this State for the alleged purpose of making an investigation regarding the case, I am compelled to say that he has evidently mistreated you as to the facts in the matter. The suggestion that exaggerated reports of the crime have been generally circulated in the community and that on account of the murder of the defendants and the race of the defendants, the prejudice which would be difficult if not impossible of control by the most upright judge is not only unwarranted and untrue, but is a reflection upon this State and its courts, which I very frankly and respectfully resent. It is not justified by any records or incidents connected with the State since its origin. "TRAINED OFFICER" SPENT TIME IN RESTRICTED DISTRICT "The prosecuting attorney of this county, in a letter to me, advises that your 'trained officer' who came to this city for the - alleged purpose of investigating the case, was here several days before calling upon any officer of the State or County; that he be quenched the 'red light' district where Johnson's alleged crime was committed, in an apparent effort to obtain information which would warrant his making, an adverse report; that, on day he left Charleson, he called of the office of the prosecuting attorney for the first time; that the prosecuting attorney or gave him the names of a great many witnesses whom he could have interviewed he fore leaving the city, and gave him all the facts within the possession of the State's representatives. "The prosecuting attorney requested the privilege of presenting West Virginia's side of the case at the coming hearing of Johnson, in Massachusetts, and was admitted it was not necessary to do so, but when he insisted upon making that appearance he was told he would be advised when the matter was to be again heard, and that no such advice was received, and that the prosecuting attorney had no information or information relative to the time of the further hearing, as promised. "Only a few days ago I honored a requisition for the return of an alleged fugitive to your State. The crime which he was charged was insignificant and unimportant, as compared with the one with which Johnson is charged, and for which two people now are serving sentence in the State penitentiary as accessories. MUST SCRUTINIZE FUTURE REQUISITIONS FROM M.CALL "Your refusal to grant this requisition for the reasons, as alleged, constitutes a reflection upon the State of West Virginia and shows a deploiable lack of knowledge of it and its people. It also in my opinion, tends to thwart the ends of justice and violates the spirit of the comity between the States to such an extent that it shall feel compelled to scrutinize with more than usual care any similar requisition from you." The crime with which Johnson is charged is an attack on Nike Kelly berger, a fourteen year old white girl, alleged to have been committed in December 1916. Nine persons were indicted in the case seven of whom now are serving sentence for the crime. Mc CALL MAKES PUBLIC LETTER TO CORNWELL *Boston, Nov. 20.*—Governor McCall, in a letter to Governor Cornwell, of West Virginia, made public today, explained that he had declined to grant a requisition for the return to that State of John Johnson's Negro charge with an attack on a white girl at Charleston, "because of the grave danger" that the defendant might be convicted and sentenced to death for which he may not have been guilty. Assistant Attorney General Nelson P. Cox, who was directed by Governor McCall to conduct a public hearing reported exaggerated accounts of the crime he was been cited in Charleston and had their nature and Johnson's color there existed a prejudice "which would be difficult, if not impossible of control by the most upright judge." Mr. Brown recommended that the Negro, who is in jail here, 'is not returned to West Virginia. In Indorsing the findings of the Asst Attorney General, Governor McKenna this letter to Governor Corn well said: 'have no doubt that mob law or the unlawful enforcement of the law would be as abusive to you as it is to the history of the appendid State of West Virginia. I have full confidence that if the case were reversed, and facts such as have been brought to the attention of the Attorney General were brought to yours you would take action similar to that which he recommends. TOO MUCH GROSS INJUSTICE TO MEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT "In the history of some - of the great est States of our Union there is too much of gross injustice and the denial of rights of our citizens of African descent. This surely is not the time when any discrimination in the administration of justice should be permitted against a race which is bearing its full share of the burdens of our social fabric, and furnishing many thousands of men who are training themselves to fight for their country. When American soldiers are fighting upon the battle fields of Europe for free dom of the world, we should exercise care that so far as possible, injustice should not come from our own borders. The trained officer has considered this case for the Com monwealth having reported against the return of the defendant, I feel compelled to act accordingly, very greatly as I regret not to grant any request made by Your Excellency." It was announced at the Governor's office that Johnson who has been held in default of $10,000 ball on a charge of being a fugitive from justice, will be released forthwith. GOVERNOR MCALL DENIES THE REQUISITION FOR JOHNSON. Governor McCall declined to grant the request of Governor John J. Cornwell of West Virginia and will not allow John Johnson, colored, to be returned to that State for trial on a serious charge; preferred by a young white girl. The Governor says in his letter to Governor Cornwell that he is guided by the thorough investigation of Assistant Attorney General, Nelson P. Brown, whose work in this connection he praises. The Governor points out that Mr. Brennan exaggerated reports of t. crime allegation, rather than he sees danger of a miscarriage of justice. In the Governor's opinion, this is not the time when any race discrimination should be permitted. Johnson was arrested in this city early in October and taken to the Charles St. Jail. Chief William A. Sparks of Charleston, W. Va., and officer J. M. Chapman, who accompany panied him, presented the claim for extradition to Governor McCall. Colored friends of Johnson, led by William H. Lewis, protested. The Governor ordered a hearing before the coroner General, and Mr. Brown, the first assistant was placed in charge. At the hearing Johnson's counsel asserted that when the West Virginia officers confronted Johnson at the Charles St. Jail, they threatened him and told him he would be "strugg up" if he fought extradition. Other abuse of Johnson was alleged. Mr. Brown went to the jail, and heard Johnson as well as the jail officers. The latter in part corroborated Johnson. JUDGE HUNDLEY DEFENDS HIS CONDUCT OF TRIAL. Makes Public Correspondence With Governor Stuart in Reference to Clemency for Aubrey Barrett. Governor Henry C. Stuart, in commuting the death sentence of Aubrey Barrett, convicted of murder for his connection in the killing of W. T. Roach, of Charlotte County, acted up on his humane instincts and showed the prisoner mercy where the law demanded that he pay for his crime. This is shown in correspondence between the Governor and Judge George J. Hundley, who presided in the trial of the Negro, which was made public yesterday. In making public the correspondence, Judge Hundley said that it showed conclusively that the Governor was not influenced at all in his action by the ill advised clamor of people against the court that tried him (the Negro). but acted as contemplated by our Constitution, up on his human instincts and showed mercy where the law demanded only the penalty for his crime." The letter follows: Henry C. Stuart, Governor of Virginia fa; My Dear Governor,--I see from the papers that they have published the fact that you commited the sentence of Aubrey Barrett "without making any statement," and then they proceed to repeat the stale falshoods about the trial, and also allude to the fact that the trial and conviction was held within ten days after the arrest, etc; and then they state that Mr. Can non filed a brief with certain comments on the trial. Judge Watkins informed me that he filed proofs before you that Lancaster advised the boy all through the trial and no allusion is made to this proof. I have now before me your telegram asking me to call a special form for the court in which it was held. I would, respectfully represent that such statements should not be allowed without letting the public know that you did not act on those attacks upon the fairness of the trial, and you do not care to state that fact to the public, that you allow me to publish the correspondence between us, particularly your letter of the 13th instant. Judge George J. Hundley, Farmville, Va.:: My Dear Judge,—I thank you for your letter of November 10 with reference to the case of Aubrey Barrett. I also note in the Newa Leader of yes teryday your opinion in the contempt cases recently before you, and I have read both with much interest. You may be sure that no action I could MONEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE Do You Carry Hair Insurance? 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Very sincerely yours. (Signed.) HENRY C. STUART. Governor. N. A. A. C. P. WILL DEFEND DR LEROY BUNDY. Colored Dentist Accused of Murder in the East St. Louis Riot Cases. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has just won a tremendous victory for the American Negro in the unanimous decision of the United States Supreme Court in the Louisville Segregation Case, but the Association does not intend to stand till upon that victory. It has already under taken a fight of almost equal importance, the fight of securing for the murder men accused and convicted of murder in the East St. Louis riots a fair trial and every benefit under the law to which they are entitled. The Association is undertaking this fight not only in behalf of the individual men concerned but in order that the blame of being the initial cause of the horrors which took place at East St. Louis not be shifted upon the Negro race. A though the colored people at East St. Louis were sufferers and victims, several hundred of them having been beaten and killed, the result of the legal processes thus far has been the conviction of ten colored men with sentences of fourteen years each in the penitentiary. On the other hand, two or three white men have been convicted and given long sentences, and only a few days ago three of the white men charged with rioting were sent to thirty days each, a sentence which in some parts of the country is often imposed for being merely drunk and disorderly. Great interest now centers around the trial; of Dr. Leroy Bundy, Dr. Bundy is a prosperous dentist and one of the most prominent colored men of East St. Louis. He is charged with inciting riot and murder, and it is declared that the State will ask for the death penalty in his case. The National Association has already taken steps to secure the very best legal defense possible for Dr. Bundy and will spare no effort or expense to give him a fair trial and the fullest protection under the law. Dr. Bundy's case is not merely an individual case. It is in a large sense the case of the entire race, and so the Advancement Association makes a national appeal for cooperation and funds to assist it in the defense of Dr. Bundy. Already the St. Louis Branch, from the day immediately following the riots, has been doing magnificent work. The Branch has raced and expended for the benefit of refugees, in collecting evidence against the rioters, and in defending Negro who were accused, almost $3,000. The Louis Branch is still putting forth effort with the National Association standing behind it and working through it. His trial begins this week. It is a trial in which good citizen, every lover of law and order and true democracy, should be interested. To add such, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People makes this appeal. Contributions may be sent to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Omar Khayyam, Wilfred Vlaus great three-year-old, won the Pimlico Autumn handicap at a mile and a quarter on the Pimlico track. James Cox Brady, the noted horse show exhibitor, has bought King Tango, a Shetland pony, for $10,000. This is probably the highest price ever paid for a pony in this country. King Tango, a diminutive stallion, won more than 200 blue ribbons. RICHMOND Virginia TON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Found Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before ings Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Jr., President .00. tables t for ce of power about the ls to r $1. fully best. 113, HONEY Mme. Johnson, President E. JOHNSON SPECIAL OFFER FOR DECEMBER COLORED MAN SUES TO GET ALDERMANIC SEAT. Harlem Man Short. 401 Votes, Insists He Beat White Rival. Indications now are that not one of the Negroes who claimed election to the Board of Aldermen on the "morning after" November 6 will sit with that body. James C. Thomas, Jr., the Harlem Negro lawyer who ran on the Republican ticket in the Twenty-sixth district and first appeared to have won, is making a last attempt to appear a seat. His attorney yesterday appeared at the Supreme Court and asked for an appeal permitting an inpection of the baths. Robert S. Mullen, former Assistant District Attorney of The Bronx, appeared for his father, Alderman Mullen, who apparently has beaten the Negro candidate, and said: "We appreciate the anxiety of the Negro voters to send at least one Alderman to the Board. They have succeeded in sending one representative to the Assembly. But in this election notwithstanding the fact that the Republicans have gerry-mandered the Harlem district in the heat, Negro die trit, the white Democrat can got 2,832 votes and the Negro public only 2,431. 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The red and steeo, gave Howard the severest drubbing that she has ever experienced on her field. The well oiled machine of Coach Robinson worked with clocklike precision and surpasses the Howard team in every department of play. The Washington boys were only able to score two first downs against their formidable opponents while the Unionites ran wild around the ends and "Tank" Woods broke through the paper line of the Capital City squad at will. Howard kicked off to Union but the Unionites seemed to be a trifle snow in getting their machine started. Here Howard took advantage and put up her strongest fight of the game. On the fourth down Hucles punted when Howard returned tory yards, and finally brought the pigs knu to Union's thirty five yard line and the home fires ceased to burn, when Fisher's drop kick failed to go over, Union failed to gain on four downs and the ball went over; like wise Howard failed and the ball going to Union in her own territory. "Tank" Woods began Union's terrible offensive move by going over right tackle for four yards, then Hucles passed thirty five yards to Taylor and the speedy Gregory completing the move by skirting and running through a sea of would be tacklers for a touchdown. Hucles promptly kicking goal. Howard being unable to advance the ball her distance after the kickoff punt to Union. Waters and Young in their vain effort to stop the nimble Hucles collided and Young being knocked unconscious. The second quarter found the oval Union's 640 yd. line from which place Union essayed her second successful pass. On the fourth down Huces punted and Howard failing to gain also punted, Gregory returned the punt twenty yards and constant plunges by the red and steel backs carried the ball to Howard's five yard line but a penalty brought them back and Hucles, successfully booted the pigskin between the up rights. During the romalander off the ball soffed on side In the second half, Union seemed to grow stronger and refused to allow Howard to advance the ball from her territory; forcing her to kick. Gregory received the punt and ran through the Howard combination for forty yards. The visitors failing to gain from here lost the ball, but quickly recovered it when Taylor intercepted a pass from Fisher. Gregory made five yards but Hucles missed an attempted goal. Here Howard began to play centrally on the defensive. The final quarter opened with the ball in Union's possession but Howard grabbed the pigskin on a pass from Hucles and immediately punted out of danger. Hucles received the ball and wiggled and squirmed through the Howard line for thirty five yards after which constant drives by Johnson and Woods brought the final touchdown. The game ended with the ball in Howard's possession in midfield. The Richmonders went wild with enthusiasm as their champion even walked from the field. Union lost several of her last season's stars on account of the war, nevertheless Coach Roninsoe by un daunted spirit produced an aggregation upon which no team has not only been able to score but not a single squad has been able to approach closer than the twenty five yard line. Neither the giant Seasiders, last season's champion nor the mighty Howard was able to cope with the light but fast req and steel gridiron warriors. UNION HOWARD Taylor L. E. McCain Baylor L. T. Watrs Slade L. G. Baylor Waller C. Young Thompson R. G. Camper Puryear R. T. Matthews Smith R. E. Green Hucles Q. Fisher Gregory L. H. Brown Johnson R. H. Burke Woods F. R. Coloman Subs; for Howard, Downing for Fisher; Carter for Camper, Skinner for Green; Lawrence for McCain, White for Brown, Kineaid for Lawrence. Referee, Wikinson, Umpire Savoy, Headlinesman, Dr. Carper. UNION VERSUS PETERSBURG The Virginia Union University aggregation completed her season by defecating the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute by the overwhelming score of 34.0, and not even allowing her opponents a first down. The red and steel line was impenetrable while "Tank" Woods repeatedly torre through the orange and blue line for long gains. It was simply too much Gregory; the fast little Union halfback being here, there and everywhere, sidestepping, wriggling and squirming through every available opening. Union kicked off to the Formalities who, finding themselves unable to move the strong Union line, kicked. Here the Unionites by continuous drives carried the ball to the twenty yard line, from which place Gregory, on a fake play, circled end for the first touchdown of the game, but Hucles mised the goal. During the entire game both sides fumbled continually and in this quarter Union received the ball on a fumble and by frequent line plunges carried the oval to the ten yard line where "Monk" Gregory slipped through for the second touchdown. Hucles kicked goal. The second half found both teams playing better ball. The visitors received the pigskin from kick-off and straightway marched up the field and scored their third touchdown, when Hucles went through the line and kicked goal. The orangy and blue boys were unable to move on their receive and lost the ball when Taylor the season best end, intercepted a pass. The red and steel boys lost the ball but quickly regained it when Hucles returned the Normal punt to the three yard line, Johnson completing the drive by going over Hucles' kicked goal. In this quarter Hucles displayed a beautiful piece of broken field running by returning a punt through the entire team for a touchdown only to be called back on a penalty. From midfield a pass to Smith and Gregory's thirty-five yard run placed the pigskin over the line. Union has undoubtedly the best team of the season and are the undisputed champions of 1917. Much credit is due Coach M. P. Robinson for the efficient manner in which he has handled his champion aggregation. LINE-UP. Union V. N. I. I. Taylor L. C. Woods Baylor L. T. Melton Shade L. G. Boland Waller L. Scott Thompson R. G. Francis Drew R. T. Coleman Smith R. E. Henderson Hucles R. Jackson Gregory L. H. Crowder Johnson R. H. Spradley Woods F. Young Referee, Williams; umpire, Copage, headlineman. MIDDLESEX COUNTY NOTES Therd were two funerals and burial services at the Grafton Baptist Church on Monday, November 19 That of Mr. Corbin Robinson, age 87 and Mr. Charles Wood, age 65. The pastor, Rev. A. W. Adkins, officiated CHURCHVIEW Dear Sir,I—received the Planet and I like it fine. Before the three months expire I am going to take it for a year. (Miss) Lella M South. Mrs. Polly South shipped nine turkeys to Baltimore recently, which netted $22.68, and a cow hide which netted $10.77. URBANNA Rev. F. C. Johnson preached an excellent sermon at the Lebanon Baptist Church last Sunday; text, Gen. 45:4. There was an excellent concert at the Union Grove graded school last Friday night. Mr. Roye Holmes and Mr. W. F. Garnett were callers at the home of Mrs. Mary Reede recently. Miss M. K. Robinson, of Lot, who is the assistant teacher at the Union Grove school, has subscribed for the "Planet." ALL WERE ON BUSINESS. Batchelor had been promised a subscription, so of course he went to collect. On reaching the home of this prospective subscriber, he found Mr. Widower and Mr. Youth, who were also on business in their respective lines; the former looking for a mother for two girls and one boy; the latter, I did not get his line of business, but it seems that he is in the matrimony business. Widower did not get a mother for the children; Batchelor got the subscription; how Youth made out we are unable to say, as Batchelor left at 11:30, and Youth was yet on the job. FARMVILLE NEWS The Mothers' Council held a meeting November 20th at the residence of Mrs. Martha Hairston. The colored branch of the chapter of Red Cross, planned their work at this meeting. Mrs. Jarman, Mrs. Watkins, chairmen of the White Chapter, were present. They gave much explanation; also samples of the work that is to be made. Mrs. Jennie wetson was appointed chairman of the committee on sowing; Mrs. Bettie Matthews, knitting; Mrs. Nannie Harvey, bath clothes and table napkins. Dr. Brydon, of the State Female School, spoke in the interest of a Red Cross Nurse Class, which will be formed very soon. We are willing and ready to help in any way for our boys in the camp, and those who have gone across the waters. Mrs. E. F. McDaniel, president; Mrs. L. O. Upsong, secretary. The Chapter of Red Cross had a very interesting meeting at the A.M. E. Church Sunday, November 25. Dr. Brydon, of the State Female School, fully explained the work of the National Red Cross Society. Miss Wheeler, also of the Female School, told a beautiful story, entitled "The Other Wise Man." Mrs. Hannah Ward, left Friday for New York, visiting her son, Perey. The Planet (Richmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.50 per year in advance. Subscribe now, and get the newsy news. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WILSON, "VICTORY BEFORE PEACE." A. F. of L. Convention Cheers Notable Address and Pledges Loyalty. WANTS A UNITED FRONT Declares War Powers Will Be Used To Limit to Check Waste on Buralo, N. Y.—President Wilson in a masterful appeal to the American workingman to do a bigger bit in the winning of the war before the American Federation of Labor convention laid down the policy of the government in dealing with both capital and labor. He declared he would brook no interference in obtaining the highest possible productivity in industry. He called for the closest co-operation of employees and employers. He made it clear that the government would intervene to the limit of its war power to prevent the waste of conflicts between labor and capital. “Horses that kick over the traces must be put in the corral,” he declared. “The only way to obtain peace is to win the war,” the president said in calling on labor to do its utmost. The president declared that control of the labor and industry of the world was one of the German dreams. He said the Berlin to Bagdad railway was constructed "in order to run a threat force down the flank of the industrial undertakings of a half dozen other countries." Pan-German plans must be broken, he said, for with Germany controlling Austria-Hungary, the Balkan states, Turkey and Asia Minor the "bulk of German power is inserted into the heart of the world." "If Germany keeps what she has she will have all that her dreams contemplated when the war began." The president impressed upon the labor men the absolute necessity of settling all disputes and raising labor productivity to the highest mark. He told the delegates he wanted peace, but insisted the only way to get it was by crushing Germany. Some of the other striking points in the president's address follow: "This is the last decisive issue between the old principle of power and the new principle of freedom." "Power cannot be used against free people when the power is controlled by the people." "I impose not the feeling of the proletariat, but their stupidity." "I am with you if you are with me." Discussing Germany, the president declared that Germany had started the war and that he was willing to await the verdict of history on that statement. "I believe," he said, "that the spirit of freedom can get into the hearts of Germans and find as fine a welcome there as it can find in any other hearts. But the spirit of freedom does not suit the plans of the pan-Germans. Power cannot be used with concentrated force against free peoples if it is used by free people." Referring in another part of his speech to Russia, the president said: "May I not say it is amazing to me that any group of people should be so ill informed as to suppose, as some groups in Russia apparently suppose, that any reforms planned in the interest of the people can live in the presence of a Germany powerful enough to undermine or overthrow them by intrigue or force. Any body of free men that compound with the German government compounds for its own destruction." PITH OF THE WAR NEWS According to latest reports the italians were making a stand on the west bank of the Pliae river as far as Feltre, in the mountains, where their line turned west. The Germans have reached the east bank of the river, across which there was a continuous artillery fire. Rome reported the Teutons checked in the Asiago region, and Berlin said 10,000 Italians were cut off on the Upper Pliae and made prisoners. Lloyd George, British premier, at a luncheon given by the French premier in Paris, condemned the lack of unity in the conduct of the war. The Italians and their allies, according to the Paris Matin, which tells of the decision of the new Inter-Allied War committee, have determined to fall back to the Adige river, where they will make a definite stand. In doing so they will have to leave Venice and Padua to the invaders. Developments in Russia and Italy forced peace talk into the background in Germany, the question not being raised by the Reichstag majority parties. German aviators dropped bombs on a French hospital at Zudydcote, killing several persons and wounding nine. 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More, Moses had buncoed the neighbors be- fore this for with sundry schemes, but being maps true Americans they rather relished every the idea of being faked, and many (to of them "fell" for the quarter. But for some knew that a studio required an instrument or two and since Moses' mother had not put in a piano or week, any other kind of instrument, they of wondered what kind of a musical moses' studio was on foot and what kind of music lessons the pupils were being taught, so they went to the studio audio' and asked Moses what kind of music course did he teach and he answered im- mediately 'GRAPHOPHONE MUSIC' UFACTURING CO Bluefield, W. Va. The Son of Tarzan By EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS Copyright by Frank A. Munsey Co. SYNOPSIS A scientific expedition off the African coast rescues a human derelict, Alexis Paulvitch. He brings aboard an ap, intelligent and friendly, and reaches London. Jack, son of Lord Greystoke, the original Tarzan, has inherited a love of wild life and steals from home to see the ap, now maked friend in a music hall. The ap makes friend with his. The ap refuses to have Jack despite his trainer. Tarzan appears and is joyfully recognized by the ap, for Tarzan had been king of his tribe. Tarzan agrees to buy Akut, the ap, and send him back to Africa. Jack resolves to go along. Jack learns the ap language. Paulvitch, hating the father, tries to kill Jack, but is killed by Akut. Jack and Akut escape to Africa and enter the jungle. Mablinn and Jenssen, two Swede renegades and traders, try valyly, for mercenary reasons, to get possession of a little sheep. Akut shelt. Jack learns jungle love from Akut. Jack comes across the Swede's safari, but is repulsed. Disheartened, he takes all the more to jungle life. From a tree he spies Merlem. The shokk beats Merlem. Jack rescues her and takes her to the jungle. Attacked by Kovudou, a black chief, Jack is wounded, and Merlem is torn from him. The Swedes buy Merlem from Kovudou. In a row over her Malibun kills Jensen. A man known as Bwana rescues Merlem. Merlem, loving Korak best, leaves Baynes and discovers Korak in the jungle still bound by ropes. The elephant charges upon her, but is suddenly stopped by command of Bwana, who drops from a tree. He is Tarzan, former king of the jungle. Tarzan, his son Jack and Merlem return and bring joy to Tarzan's wife. She tells of Bayne's death from his wounds. Merlem is taken to London Merlem's father, a French nobleman, finds her after a search of many years. CHAPTER XVII. Tarzan Rûturne. A Tantor carried him deep into the jungle, nor paused until no sound from the distant village reached his keen ears. Then he laid his burden gently down. Korak struggled to free himself from his bonds, but even his great strength was unable to cope with the many strands of hard knotted cord that bound him. And while he struggled through the night with his bonds Baynes and Merlem were riding rapidly northward along the river. The girl had assured Baynes that Korak was safe in the jungle with Tantor. It had not occurred to her that the ape man might not be able to burst his bonds. Baynes had been wounded by a shot from the rifle of one of the Arabs, and the girl wanted to get him back to Bwana's home, where he could be properly cared for. "Then," she said, "I shall get Bwana to come with me and search for Kor.k. He must come and live with us." All night they rode, and the day was still young when they came suddenly upon a party hurrying southward. It was Bwana himself and his sleek, black warriors. At sight of Baynes the big Englishman's brows contracted in a scowl, but he waited to hear Meriem's story before giving vent to the long pent anger in his breast. When she had finished he seemed to have forgotten Baynes. His thoughts were occupied with another subject. "You say that you found Korak?" he asked. "You really saw him?" "Yes," replied Meriem; "as plainly as I see you, and I want you to come with me, Bwana, and help me find him again." "Did you see him?" He turned toward the Hon. Morison. "Yes, sir," replied Baynes; "very plainly." "What sort of appearing man is he?" continued Bwana. "About how old would you say?" "I should say he was an Englishman about my own age." replied Baynes, "though he might be older. He is remarkably muscled and very tanned." "His eyes and hair, did you notice them?" Bwana spoke rapidly, almost excitedly. It was Merlem who answered him. "Korak's hair is black, and his eyes are gray," she said. Bwana turned to his head man. "Take Miss Merlem and Mr. Baynes home," he said. "I am going into the jungle." "Let me go with you, Bwana!" eried Merlem. "You are going to search for Korak. Let me go too!" Bwana turned sadly but firmly upon the girl. "Your place," he said, "is beside the man you love." Then he motioned to his head man to take his horse and commence the return journey to the farm. Meriem slowly mounted the tired Arab that had brought her from the village of the shellk. A litter was rigged for the now feverish Baynes, and the little cavalcade was soon slowly winding off along the river trail. Bwana stood watching them until they were out of sight. Not once had Meriem turned her eyes backward. She rode with bowed head and drooping shoulders. Bwana sighed. Slowly he turned toward a nearby tree. Leaping upward, he caught a lower branch and drew himself up among the branches. His movements were catlike and agile. High into the tree he made his way and there commenced to divest himself of his clothing. After Bwana had left his party, sending them back toward the farm. Merlum had ridden for a short distance with bowed head. What thoughts passed through that active brain who may say? Presently she seemed to come to a decision. She called the head man to her side. The black shook his head. "No!" he announced. "Bwana says I take you home. So I take you home." Presently her horse passed beneath a low hanging branch, and the black head man found himself gazing at the girl's empty saddle. He ran forward to the tree into which she had disappeared. He could see nothing of her. He called, but there was no response unless it might have been a low, tawning laugh far to the right. He sent his men into the jungle to search for her, but they came back empty handed. After awhile he resumed his march toward the farm, for Baynes by this time was delirious with fever. Merlion, shedding the awkward Arab robe they had given her in the sheik's douar, raced in riding breeches and barefoot straight back toward the point she imagined Tantor would make for, a point where she knew the elephants often gathered deep in the forest due east of the sheik's village. She moved silently and swiftly. From her mind she had expunged all thoughts other than that she must reach Korak and bring him back with her. Now there came to her sensitive nostrils the scent of Tantor, and she knew that she was on the right trail and close to him she sought. She did not call out, because she wished to surprise him, and presently she did, breaking into sight of them as the great elephant shuffled ahead, balancing the man and the heavy stake upon his head, holding them there with his unmerciful trunk. "Korak!" cried Meriem from the foliage above him. Instantly the bull swung about, lowered his burden to the ground and, trumpeting savagely, prepared to defend his comrade. The upe man, recognizing the girl's voice, felt a sudden lump in his throat. "Meriem!" he called back to her. Happily the girl clambered to the ground and ran forward to release Korak, but Tantor lowered his head ominously and trumpeted a warning. "Go back! Go back!" cried Korak. "He will kill you!" Meriem was almost at Korak's side when Tantor saw a long knife in her hand, and then he broke forth, bellowing horribly, and charged down upon the frail girl. Korak screamed commands to his huge protector in an effort to halt him, but all to no avail. Merlion raced toward the bordering trees with all the speed that lay in her swift little feet, but Tantor, for all his huge bulk, drove down upon her with the rapidity of an express train. What was that? Korak's eyes started from their sockets. A strange figure had leaped from the tree the shade of which Merlion already had reached—leaped beyond the girl straight into the path of the charging elephant. It was a half naked white giant. Across his shoulder a coll of rope was looped. In the band of his gce-string was a hunting knife. Otherwise he was unarmed. With naked hands he faced the maddened Tantor. A sharp command broke from the stranger's lips. The great beast halted in his tracks, and Merlion swung herself upward into the tree to safety. Korak breathed a sigh of relief, not unmixed with wonder. He fastened his eyes upon the face of Meriem's de- Then He Charged Down Upon the Frail Girl. liverer, and as recognition slowly filtered into his understanding they went wide in incredulity and surprise. Tantor, still rumbling angrily, stood swaying to and fro before the giant white man. Then the latter stepped straight beneath the upraised trunk and spoke a low word of command. The great beast ceased his muttering. The savage light died from his eyes, and as the stranger stepped forward toward Korak Tantor trailed docilely at his heels. Merlem was watching, too, and wondering. Suddenly the man turned toward her. "Come, Meriem!" he called. And then she recognized him with a startied "Bwana!" "Jack!" cried the white giant, kneeling at the ape man's side. "Father!" came chokingly from the Killer's lips. "Thank God that it was you! No one else in all the jungle could have stopped Tantor." Quickly the man cut the bonds that held Korak, and as the youth struggled weakly to his feet and threw his arms about his father the older man turned toward Meriem. "I thought," he said sternly, "that I told you to return to the farm." Korak was looking at them wonderingly. In his heart was a great yearning to take the girl in his arms, but in time he remembered the other—the dapper young English gentleman—and that he was but a savage ape man. Meriem looked up pleadingly into Bwana's eyes. "You told me," she said in a very small voice, "that my place was beside the man I love." And she turned her eyes toward Korak, all filled with the wonderful light that no other man had yet seen in them and that none THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ther ever would. The killer started toward her with ustretched arms, but suddenly he 'ell upon one knee before her instead and, lifting her hand to his lips, kissed it more reverently than he could have kissed the hand of his country's queen. A rumble from Tantor brought the three, all jungle bred, to instant alertness. Tantor was looking toward the trees behind them, and as their eyes followed his gaze the head and shoulders of a great ape appeared amid the foliage. For a moment the creature eyed them, and then from his throat rose a loud scream of recognition and of joy, and a moment later the beast had leaped to the ground, followed by a score of bulls like himself, and was waddling toward them, shouting in the primordial tongue of the anthropoid: "Tarzan has returned! Tarzan, lord of the jungle!" It was Akut, and instantly he commenced leaping and bounding about the trio, uttering hideous shrieks and mouthings that to any other human beings might have indicated the most ferocious rage, but these three knew that the king of the apes was doing homage to a king greater than himself. In his wake leaped his shaggy bulls, vying with one another as to which could spring the highest and utter the most uncanny sounds. Korak laid his hand affectionately upon his father's shoulder. "There is but one Tarzan," he said "There can never be another." CHAPTER XVIII. A Family Reunion. TWO days later the three dropped from the trees on the edge of the plain, across which they could see the smoke rising from the bungalow and the cookhouse chimneys. Tarzan of the Apes had regained his civilized clothing from the tree where he had hidden it, and as Korak refused to enter the presence of his mother in the savage half raiment that he had worn so long and as Meriem would not leave him for fear, as she explained, that he would change his mind and run off into the jungle again, the father went on ahead to the bungalow for horses and clothes. My Deer met him at the gate, her eyes filled with questioning and sorrow, for she saw that Meriem was not with him. "Where is she?" she asked, her voice trembling. "Muvri! told me that she disobeyed your instructions and run off into the jungle after you had left them. Oh, John, I cannot bear to lose her too!" And Lady Greystoke broke down and wept as she pillowed her head upon the broad breast where so often before she had found comfort in the great tragedies of her life. Lord Greystoke raised her head and looked down into her eyes, his own smiling and filled with the light of happiness. "What is it, John?" she cried. "You have good news. Do not keep me waiting for it." "I want to be quite sure that you can stand hearing the best news that ever came to either of us," he said. "Joy never kills!" she cried. "You have found—her?" She could not bring herself to hope for the impossible. "Yes, Jane," he said, and his voice was husky with emotion, "I have found her and—him!" "Where is he? Where are they?" she demanded. "Out there at the edge of the jungle. He wouldn't come to you in his savage leopard skin and his nakedness. He sent me to fetch him civilized clothing." She clapped her hands in ecstasy and turned to run toward the bungalow. "Walt!" she cried over her shoulder. "I have all his little suits. I have saved them all. I will bring one to you." Tarzan laughed and called to her to stop. "The only clothing on the place that will fit him," he said, "is mine—if it isn't too small for him. Your little boy has grown, Jane." She laughed, too; she felt like laughing at everything or at nothing. The world was all love and happiness and joy once more, the world that had been shrouded in the gloom of her great sorrow for so many years. So great was her joy that for the moment she forgot the sad message that awaited Merlem. She called to Tarzan after he had ridden away to prepare her for it, but he did not hear and rode on without knowing of it himself. And so, an hour later, Korak the Killer rode home to his mother, the mother whose image had never faded in his boyish heart, and found in her arms and her eyes the love and forgiveness that he pleaded for. And then the mother turned toward Merlem, an expression of sadness erasing the happiness from her eyes. "My little girl," she said, "in the midst of our happiness a great sorrow awaits you--Mr. Baynes did not survive his wounds." The expression of sorrow in Merlem's eyes expressed only what she sincerely felt, but it was not the sorrow of a woman bereft of her best beloved. "I am sorry," she said quite simply. "But it was not love. I did not know what love was until I knew that Korak lived," and she turned toward the Killer with a smile. Lady Greystoke looked quickly up into the eyes of her son, the son who one day would be Lord Greystoke. No thought of the difference in the stations of the girl and her boy entered her mind. To her Merlem was fit for a king. She only wanted to know that Jack loved the little Arab wiff. The look in his eyes answered the question in her heart, and she threw her arms about them both and kissed them each a dozen times. "Now," she cried, "I shall really have a daughter!" 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ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 FOUR MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1917. Some of the young folks are sensible in some particulars and "unsensible" in many others." We should pray early and often and we should work in the same way. Some lazy folks expect to get money by praying for it. Some of our subscribers are remembering us and sending in their subscriptions. We certainly are remembering them. Some of the Northern cities now look like southern ones. Colored folks have gone there in droves and they took with them their southern looks and customs. When some folks are single, they want to get married and when some folks are married, they want to get single again. It is said, you reap what you sow but this is not always the case and that is why some people are so hard headed. They expect to dodge the sequences of their folly. Theatres are more popular with some people than churches. When sickness comes and "the gates alar" are heaving in sight, the churches are more popular with this same class of people than theatres. But sometimes, it is too late. Hon. C. H. Payne, formerly of Huntington, West Virginia, is now a full-fledged attorney-at-law, having resigned his position as United States Minister to the Danish West Indian Island. He has located at St Thomas, ad is doing well. We regret to have lost him to the United States, as he is one of the ablest citizens of color in the country. We wish him success in his new field of labor. He conducted the affairs of his office with credit to himself and honor to the government that he so faithfully represented. We received from Rev. W. B. Reed, D. D., of Hartford, Conn., a copy of his very able report as chairman of the Committee on the State of the Country to the New England Baptist Convention. The report is exhaustive and impressive and ranks among the best of the kind ever read to any body of people in this country. ```markdown ``` A most remarkable case of arbitrary arrest has just been brought to the attention of Justice MAURICE, the well-known South Richmond dispenser of justice. CHASTINE MONUS was the victim. Here is the extract taken from the news columns of the Richmond (Va.) News Leader of November 24, 1917. Chastine Morris, colored, who was discovered last night by Detective Sergeant Kellam standing by a show case in front of the store of Burnett Lewis, 117 East Broad street, which had just been broken open by smashing a pane of glass, was sentenced to ninety days on the reads in police court today on the charge of breaking open the case with intent to commit larceny. —News Leader, November 24, 1917. It is alleged that Morris was standing by the show case that had been smashed. Just why anyone would presume that the person who smashed it would have remained by the side of the case that he had smashed, to be arrested, is the mystery. The proprietor of the store seems to have been unaware of the arrest until his attention was called to the publication in the newspaper. He announced that the show-case had been broken some time before, and that no goods had been stolen. He proceeded to inform JUSTICE MAUCE of the facts in the case, and the indications are that Monius will be released from custody. MR. STRAUS' RECOGNITION. You may say what you will the sentiment of the country is setting in steadily in our favor. The misrepresentation of fifty years is slowly, but surely giving away in the face the patriotism displayed by the loyal colored people of these United States. Announcement is now made that Hon. Nathan Straus, who is campaigning to raise $1,000,000 in this country for welfare work among the Jews in national service entertained fifty colored soldiers from the National Army's Camp Upton at his home in New York on Thanksgiving Day. He gave as his reason for doing this that it was one way of showing impartiality in welfare work, which he had emphasized ought not to be confined to aiding men of one race or color. All colored folks have to do is to continue to trust God and believe in the principles of eternal justice. If we will deserve right treatment and be careful of our conduct, God will not only raise up white friends for us, but will imbue them with the courage to speak in our behalf. Already, we see conditions changing from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf. Let us first deserve right treatment and merit fairplay and the blessings of liberty in this Republic will surely be ours, if we press onward and faint not. THE FIGHT IN BOSTON The ways of the legal machinery in this country at the present time are past finding out. Rank Injustice rears its head in the alleged courts of justice and now peremptied with race prejudice and inate meanness vent their spleen upon the helpless from behind the goddess of Justice herself. These thoughts came to us when we read of the attempts now being made to secure the return of John Johnson, colored to West Virginia. Governor McCall, who seems to be permeated by the spirit of justice and actuated by the highest motives recently refused to honor a requisition for the return of a colored man, named John Johnson, who was charged with assaulting a white girl. The gentleman sent to West Virginia to investigate the affair reported to the Governor that Johnson's life would be jeopardized by his return to West Virginia. He also express the opinion that Johnson was not guilty. Upon this report, His Excellency declined to honor the requisition papers. Not to be outdone, the Department of Justice at Washington proceeded to delve into the case, and indictment was returned by a United States Grand Jury, charging John Johnson with violating the Mann White Slave Act by the transportation of a white girl from Charleston, West Va. to Catlettsburg, Kentucky for alleged immoral purposes. The charge is too ridiculous for even a feeble minded person to consider. With the Jim Crow law in force in Kentucky, how could Johnson have been guilty of such conduct? Moreover, not even a lunatic among our people would think of carying a white girl to Kentucky for any purpose. To do so would be to enter up on a direct route to heaven or to the other place for hemp is plentiful in Kentucky and men to pull it may be found on every crossroad or at every corner. But this is the subterfuge, by which to secure Johnson's return to West Virginia. Hon. William H. Lewis, that very able ex-assistant United States Attorney General has charge of the case. The staging of this "play" will be transferred to a United States Court in Boston and there it will be determined, whether or not Johnson is to be returned to West Virginia upon a White Slave charge and after he gets there tried on another. If he can be gotten back into the State upon any charge the State authorities will immediately proceed to hold him under the original indictment upon which the demand was made upon the Governor of Massachusetts. If the colored folks of Boston furnish the money, it will be "a mighty long time" before John Johnson will reach the capital of West Virginia. Colored folks are having a hard time of it with one class of white folks and they are being sturdily defended by another class of the same race of people. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DR. JUDKINS AND THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTIONS. REV. R. C. JUCKINS, D. D., pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Jersey City, New Jersey, is having the time of his life in an attempt to unite the two warring factions of the National Baptist Convention. He makes a most powerful appeal for unification and harmony. No Baptist, having the welfare of the denomination at heart, can fail to sympathize with him in his efforts. If the reports as sent out from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Atlanta, Georgia, were true, it would seem that harmony would be the worst thing that could happen to the two organizations, for both bodies claimed to have done more work and raised more money with disunion than was ever done or raised during the palestest days of the old organization. Of course, we have our private opinion as to the true value of both reports. The first step towards securing harmony would be to get Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D. and Rev. E. C. Morris D. D., on the opposite side of a table and find out just how far each would go and just what each would be willing to concede. The next step would be to get the friends of these two leaders in a similar position. The next step would be the elimination of President E. C. Morris as President of the incorporated body, and President E. P. Jones as President of the unincorporated body. The next step should be the union of the two publishing houses under one head, both as the property of the one recognized national body, with or without either of the Boyds in control. To secure this result on the part of President Morris, it should be a task to raise the full amount of money due him and to agree upon a successor agreeable to him and his friends. It should be understood that he was not being forced out, but that the desire expressed by him for many years that he be permitted to retire in an honorable manner be realized. If Rev. Dr. Judkins can find five Baptists in the United States, either laymen or pulpteers, or both, who can accomplish this task, then the solution of the difficulties will be at hand. If the Baptists of the country realize that the leaders on both sides are antagonistic to this plan, then they "should sit down on their haunches" and let both organizations "go to the devil," where both are now fast traveling. Solah BRISTOL NOTES; Bristol, Va.-Tenn., Nov. 17.—Mr. Brown, from Chattanooga, Tenn. was visiting home folks today. Mr. Samuel Banks spent Sunday morning at Big Creek, Tenn. The revival meeting that has been going on at the Lee Street Baptist Church closed Sunday night after three weeks. The meeting was a great success and many souls were saved and quite a number were school children. In sad, but loving remembrance of Acie Dulaney, the sister of Mrs. Mary Hazzard, Mrs. Nora Franklin, Grace Luella Dulaney, who departed this life Thursday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hazzard On McQuarry street. Miss Acie Dulaney was a bright and energetic young woman. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Hood's Memorial Church and a faithful member and a past officer in the Bristol Court of Calanthe. She was a young lady who demanded the highest regard of those whom she came in contact with. She leaves to mourn their loss, five sisters and a host of friends and relatives. Mrs. Maria James and sister, Mrs. Robertson left for Florida last Thursday, where they will spend the Winter. Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Maria Jay and brother wish to thank the K. D. S., No. 1 for their kindness during their mother's illness and for being prompt in paying the death claim when she died, October. The mother, Mrs. Emma Christian lived on Oak street. —C. B. B. NOTES FROM TREHERNSVILLE Trehernsville, Va., Nov. 25.—Mr. John H. Johnson, one of our thrifty farmers made a good hit last Summer on potatoes and has purchased a new home here. He will move soon. His sale the 15th inst., of his surplus farming utensils and teams netted him $2,000. Antioch Baptist Sunday School turned out in full in the morning and in the afternoon a live covenant meeting was had. This was our pastor's day at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ward Town, Va. and leaving early he made a flying trip to one of our missions in Ocohonic Neck, which is being conducted by Licentiate George Burton. The pastor finds this Mission in excellent condition and has hopes of a splendid Church being raised down in this neck. The Mt. Zion A. M. B. Church, of Trohernsville, Rev. A. R. Montague, pastor gave their harvest feast Inst night, and Auctioneer, Deacon William Black, of Antioch Baptist Church, made $36 worth of sales. The life of the occasion was one Edward Warren, a member, who had one dollar and every time he would make a bid some one would run him off. FARMVILLE NEWS. Farmville, Va., November 25.—There was a joint meeting at the First Baptist Church, Sunday, November 18th, of the Race Street Baptist Church, A. M. E, and the above named Church. This meeting was called by Dr. Winston, Mr. V. Valden Mr. R. K. Brock and others. The object was to put before the colored citizens the needs and the appeal of the United States Government for money to aid in establishing a Y. M. C. A. among the young men in the training camps, France and in the German prison camps. The quota for Prince Edward county is $3,340. The white citizens have already raised $3,000. The colored people were asked to raise $300. Dr. Jarman and Mr. V. Valden made the need of this work very plain. The Y. M. C. A. will help to make a home-like air exist in the camp. He pictured the forlorn conditions that must exist in France and in Germany, when the soldiers and sailor boys are landed, unable to speak a dialect intelligible to the natives or to understand theirs. Strangers in a strange land. It is not strange that after the conditions were depicted that $215 was pledged. We hope to swell that amount to the required $300. A committee was appointed to make house to house visits to solitely subscriptions and to give every person in the community a chance to do his bit, thus making it a community movement. The Rev. Holbrook, pastor of the Episcopal Church fully explained the working of the Red Cross. This organization is of as much important as the Y. M. C. A. They work in perfect harmony. It was decided that a colored chapter would be formed. We had a very successful meeting and hope that the like will soon be recalled. Several of our boys, who are now in training at Camp Lee, were home Saturday and Sunday, visiting parents and friends. Rev. R. G. Adams, ex-pastor of the First Baptist Church was in the city last week. He attended the banquet given by the K. of P. to their new members at the Odd Fellows' Hall on Third street. Mr. Richard Hilton, who has been in the Pullman service in New York City, arrived home Sunday and will leave for Camp Lee Monday The residence of Mrs. Sarah Pankey on Fourth street, was entirely destroyed by fire last week. WINCHESTER NOTES. Winchester, Va., Nov. 25.—Mr. James F. Robinson, of Apple-pie bridge has taken an apartment on P street, in Washington, D. C. Mr. George Cooke, of W. Main street, was buried from John Mann M. E. Church, on Monday afternoon, Rev. J. T. Reed officiating, Mr. Cook was a very popular young gentleman and leaves a wife and a host of friends. He was a trustee of the above named church, a position which he filled creditably for a number of years. The church has lost a good member, the community a good citizen and we mourn the loss, although we believe our loss is his gain. The Ladies Aid was entertained by Miss Nancy Fletcher, at her home on S. Braddock street, on Friday last and everyone had a sollendid time. The home of Mrs. Barnet, on Fort Hill was the scene of a pretty wedding on Thursday night, when her sister, Mrs. Ella Gilbert and Mr. John Allen were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. G. O. Wing, of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The wedding was a quiet affair, only relatives and personal friends being present. They will make their home on E. Piccadilly street. Rev. J. Luther Martin, the evangelist of Washington, D. C. is visiting his mother and brother on N. Main street. Mr. William Wilkerson was home for a short time with his wife, on his way to Florida, where he is head-waiter at a large hotel. Mrs. A. M. Fitzgerald's home on N. Main street, was badly damaged by fire on Mouday morning. The loss amounted to $200, which was covered by insurance. THE LEGEND OF THE LEGEND OF THE LEGEND Rev. W. E. Pettus' vision of the Holy Bible, showing God's divine approval of his ministry. Rev. Pettus has been in the school of Christ for thirty and three long years. He has learned of Christ and is now able to teach the world the way of salvation. What is the Bible? The Bible is the word of God. In it He makes known His character and will, together with His ways. It is given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit and is profitable for all, teaching men what to believe, showing them in what they are wrong and instructing them in what is right. Although given by men, God directed them what to write and how to write. That as a rule of faith and guide to pro Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Phillips have returned homo from visiting Mrs. Emily Morris, on S. Market street. Mrs. Robert Davits, assisted by a committee of young ladies, gave a combination supper in the lecture room of John Mann Church, Thursday. Woman's Day will be the all-day attraction at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Douglas, president of the ladies, promises a fine program. Come and see them. Mr. S. N. Giles arrived in town on Monday to report for service in the United States Army. Mr. Giles is another young Pythian who was drawn to fight for democracy. Good luck to him. Miss Rosa Harmon has been selected to lead the chorus of one hundred young ladies for the Y. P. Bazaar on Tuesday night. Miss Harmon is a wonderful singer and a talented musician, so everybody is guaranteed a rare treat on Tuesday. The committee under the able leadership of Miss S. Emma Parks, has spared no pain to make this a great success. Miss Virginia Harmon will preside at the plano. Miss Edna Davis, who has been visiting in Washington, D. C. has returned. Miss Davis is a teacher in Douglas Graded School in this city. Miss Mary Louise Mitchell is out again after being ill for some time. Mrs. Mary Webster has returned to her home in Parkersburg, W. Va. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Jefferson on W. Germain street. She also visited friends in Washington, Ballimore and other Eastern cities. Rev. Fisher and Deacon William Good were in Martinsburg Saturday and Sunday, attending the quarterly meeting. Rev. Benjamin Layton, of Millwood, held communion services on Sunday at the Shiloh Church, on Kent street. WINCHESTER NOTES Winchester, Va.—Mrs. Andrew J. Cooke has been on the sick list, but is able to be out again. Mrs. Aaron Harper has returned from visiting relatives and friends from Connellysville and Pittsburgh, Pa. She was gone quite awhile and had a nice time. Mrs. George E. Cooke is visiting her daughters and son at Bethel, Va. Mrs. Burrell and her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wilkerson, of E. Pall Mall, have left for Baltimore, Md., to spend the winter. Mrs. Emma Morris announces the engagement of her daughter, Jessie Emily, and James F. Goeins, of Martinsburg, W. Va. The young people's bazaar of Mr. Carmel Church was a huge success. The amount taken in was $65.00, for which we thank everybody for helping us, and we hope the Lord will bless you. Miss Rosa Harmon is secretary. It is with much regret the Winsterchester news went unpublished last week in the Planet, as I like my patrons to see the news each week. I don't know if the train was late or not, as I sent it on Tuesday morning, anyway they, will get it this week. Fuel is still very sourced here, but we hope for a relief soon. It was with much pleasure when opening our morning mail we found where our honored and esteemed Grand Chancellor, Sir John Mitchell, Jr., had honored Shenandoah Lodge 209, K of P., by making our worthy brother, Sir Henry H. Bartlett, deputy over this district. We are under many obligations for this special honor and our brother also appreciates the position. Miss Mary Willis, of North Main returned home on Saturday from Memorial hospital, where she underwent an operation for Appendicitis. Her many friends will be glad to hear of her improvement, and wish for her a speedy recovery. The stewards of John Mann Church started their annual bazaar on Monday night to continue a week. Masters Madison Brisco and Brisco Jennings will spend Thanksgiving hot days in Carlisle, Pa. with Mrs. Elmira Brisco. tection, a knowledge of this Book is more to be desired than fine gold. For in understanding, believing and obeying, there is promised great reward, both on earth and in Heaven. Rev. W. E. Pettus' doors have been open for prayer for seven years in Richmond, but people come very slowly to the house of prayer. Christ told the reason why. He said because their deeds are evil; the open Bible throws light on sin and the sinner will run away. Come Thursday evening at seven o'clock and Sunday at five o'clock. The master fully explains the Bible free of charge, number 1700 Second Street Road. 'Phone Randolph 5627. Either call or come. BALTIMORE NOTES BALTIMORE NOTES Baltimore, November 14.—Dispite the decision of the United States Supreme Court abrogating residence segregation laws, there is an element of whites here who believe that a way be found to circumvent the decision. Among these are Mayor Preston and City Solicitor Fields. Fields has announced that he will have to study the decision before giving in opinion thereon. In the meantime, the local segregation law is in force. Sidney Burrell, was haled into the Southwestern Police Court on Wednesday of last week charged with moving into 1615 W. Lexington St., which segregationists want to construe as being in a white block. The 1600 block of Lexington street, is bisected by a small street, and Burrell moved into the part which only has white residents. His case came up before the grand jury Monday, but at the request of Deputy State's Attorney Marchant, consideration was postponed until the Court of Appeals decided some cases before it involving the legality of the local law. Baltimore was the first city to enact a segregation law. The law had to be redrafted several times, however, to meet adverse decisions by Maryland courts. Its operation here has resulted in the *freemascribings of residence districts among coerced people* and a big rise in rights and in properties that the *4blored people* wanted to buy. In well informed legal circles there exists the general opinion that the law invades property and personal rights which have been upheld for centuries under the old English common law. The colored people are highly clat-ed over the decision, as the inspiration of the law has given rise to much prejudice against the race and caused race clamor that daily newspapers here have only been too glad to foster. The decision means that the attempt to prevent Morgan College from locating in the suburbs, and the development of a colored residence section at Govan's suburb, will fall. The Y. M. C. A. was forced by aggregationists to abandon a contemplated site. Baltimore, Md., November 23.—Julius C. Johnson, prominent for years in the councils of the Grand United order of Old Fellows of America, died at his home, 1234 Etting street last Sunday morning following an illness of more than nine months. The deceased was taken ill with pleurisy last winter. Pus collected in his side, and he was taken to John Hopkins hospital for treatment. While relieved somewhat, he never was able to attend to his business as a caterer. The hope was expressed by his hosts of friends. In part as parts of the country that he would get well, but his condition steadily grew worse. He began to sikh last week, and the end came Sunday morning. The deceased was born in Anne Arundel county, Md., in January 1865. He had lived in Ballimore for years. For seventeen years he was headwaiter at Ganzhern's Hotel and later went into the catering business. He was a family man in the truest sense of the word and accumulated some property. Mr. Johnson joined Humane Lodge of Odd Fellows 36 years ago. He took a deep interest in the Order and it was not many years before he was elected, Grand Master for Maryland. He had served as a national grand director and when the Biennial Movable committee met here in 1910 he was elected Grand treaurer, succeeding Benjamin J. Davis of Atlanta. He was elected national deputy grand master in 1914, and was filling that office at the time of his death. POPULAR IN ORDER During all the strife that has existed since 1912 between the Edward H. Morris and B. J. Davis forces of the Order he has managed to keep friend ship of both sides. He was a trusted ally, however, of the Morris faction. Grand Master Edward H. Morris and other prominent members of the fraternity had visited him several times during his illness. The deceased leaves a widow, who was Miss. Lillie V. Matthews His father, Mr. William Johnson, three sons, John, Julius, C. Jr., and Goldsbe four brothers, Daniel, Benjamin Nicholas and John Johnson and four sisters, Mesdames Margaret Richard son, Cornelia Ennis, Airey Harris and Rachel Hayward, are among the sur viving relatives. The funeral took place at sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, of which the deceased was a prominent member, Wednesday afternoon. For the two hours preceding the services the remains lay in State, hundreds of persons filing past the bier of the dead lodgeman. Rev. M. J. Naylor delivered the principal eulogy. Prominent Odd Fellows from various parts of the country were in attendance. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Baltimore, November, 22,—The fifteenth anniversary of Morgan College will be celebrated next week The annual session of the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association will be held here next Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. H. S. McCard has been elected president of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. In the course of a sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, Rev. W. Simpson Brooks scored the double standard of morals which makes a woman's sis appear worse than those of a man Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson completed his forty fifth year as pastor of Union Baptist Church Sunday. F. F. JOHNSON Baltimore, Md.—Gough McDaniels, a teacher in the colored high school, has received a commission as first lentenant in the army, and will leave for Fort Riley, Kansas, this Saturday. He attended the Officers' Training Camp at DesMoines, but left one month before the final closing. He would have received a captaincy, it is said, had he remained until the end. A large audience turned out at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening of last week to hear the pastor, the Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, deliver an interesting lecture on "what a Black Man Saw in a White Man's Country." The lecture abounded in interesting sidelight on his visit to the Arctic regions, Europe and the Holy Land. The singing of a solo by Joseph Hamer so thrilled former Congressman James W. Denny that he presented the church a check for fifty dollars. The Annapolis District Conference is in session at John Wesley M. E. Church. The Rev. C. G. Cummings is presiding and the Rev Dr. Ernest Lyon is the entertaining pastor. Leading colored men and women are making a big drive to secure tea thousand by the time the seminennial will be celebrated during the latter of the month. Whites have promised $50,000. James R. Biddle, well known in local political and fraternal circles, died here a few days ago. He was 75 years of age. The Joint Stock Association of the Order of Good Hope has just declared a dividend of $1,400. The Grand Council of the Order is now in session, with Grand Master William G. Price presiding. F. F. JOHNSON. 628 North Eutaw Street. Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Dear Editor: Enclosed find one dollar and fifty cents for your paper which to my mind is one of the greatest papers along many line in this country. While you are rather drastie in some things, yet I am sure you are doing a great good for the race in newsgathering and spreading information concerning the doings of the Negro race that could not be gotten otherwise. God bless you. As corresponding Secretary of the Educational Board of the National Baptist Convention of America, I wish to thank you for so much valuable information that I have been enabled to get through your journal. As an old experienced editor you know how to gather news to interest the people, and that too with profit to them. While the paper is sensational, yet it is well laden with rich race building information. Since communicating with you in these columns, it has been my privilege to travel and represent our National Baptist educational work in the States of Indiana, Ill., Pa., New York and New Jersey. I am now in La., and hope to be in Ark., week after next. I am gathering information concerning our Baptist educational strength all over the country. There is more than two hundred Baptist schools and colleges in this country, operated in the interest of the Negro Baptist, but the dull minded disposition of the heads of these schools make it very hard for me to go her the facts of their strength and doing for the information and inspiration of the public. In my last report was shown more than one hundred schools, with an average of 623, containing 195 buildings, 39 brick and 8 stone buildings. The student body numbered 9658. Ministerial students 990 studying the Bible 470. School property valued at $1,807,620. THE NATIONAL, BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, AND BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL. For the first time in the history of America, a real Negro Baptist full fledged, alround Theological Seminary and Bible Training School was organized at Memphis, Tenn., October 2nd, 1916. The curriculum and faculty was provided and arranged and more than seventy ministerial students matriculated on that day of opening. During the session ninty one ministers enrolled and ten women for mrs missionary training, thus making one hundred and one for the entire session. God is with us and the National Seminary is a reality. The second session opened on November 5th. Prof. T. O. Fuller, D. D., LL D., is dean of Theology and Mrs Broughten is heading the woman's department. God bless the Seminary. A. R. GRIGGS. 1724 Hall St., Dallas Texas. ABSURD AND VICIOUS Rumors os to Government Confiscation of Deposits So Described by McAdoo. Circulation om many absurd and vicious rumors recently, which include the suggestion that the United States government proposes to confiscate money on deposit in banks is be lieved to have been caused by Pro-German influences. This report is similar to many others which have been circulated within the past two months. Federal secret service agents have been conducting a vigorous investigation into the origin of the rumors, because of their reactionary effect. [Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo has just wired George J. Seay, governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond as follows: "Among the many absurd and vicious rumors put into circulation these days, probably through proGerman influences, is one that the United States proposes to confiscate money on deposit in banks. The absurdity of the statement is obvious on its face. These rumors are wholly without foundation and probably circulated for an evil purpose. The government has no power to confiscate the money of depositors in banks." LONESOME IN HAWAII Schofield, Barracks, H. L. 11-16-17 Editor Richmond Planet: We are very lonesome in far-off Hawaii and would like some, or rather the true-hearted girls of our race to write us. Will you kindly inform them, and oblige. We are, SERGT. ST. CLARE HAYS, CORP. H. WILLIAMS, CORP. T. WILLIAMS, CORP. H. F. JONES, CORP. B. BUFORD, Company L, 25th Infantry, Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, H. T. THE PLANET FLORENCE, S. C. NOTES. FLORENCE, S. C., Nov. 27.—At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goddard, Liberty street, Marion, S. C., on Monday, November 27, at five o'clock, Mr. Calvin B. Matthews and Miss Mamie Elizabeth Goddard were united in holy matrimony by Rev. H. E. Lewis. Quite a number of friends and relatives lent their presence to the delightful occasion, viz., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goddard, parents of the bride, Mrs. Grace Matthews and son, Forester Matthews, mother and son of the groom, Mr. Augustus Coyners and others. Mr. Beachman acted best man, Miss Mattie Deas, bridesmaid, Mr. Charley Holway, ring-man. After the marriage a swell reception was given at the home of the bride, serving palatable dishes and refreshments. Both bride and groom are graduates of Allen University, Columbia S. C., classes, bride, 1913, groom, 1914. Miss Mamie E. Goddard, the bride is a charming young lady and enjoys the confidence and respect of those who know her and is a teacher in the graded school at Marion, S. C. Mr. C. B. Matthews, for several years has cast his lot with the people of the great metropolis, New York City, Prof. George Fleigar sang a beautiful solo at the ceremony. The bride was dressed in a beautiful blue serge, trimmed with gray, with gray slippers and hat to match. The groom was dressed in a blue serge. Both were the pictures of health. The bridal party, consisting of the bride and groom, Mrs. Grace Matthews and son, Mr. Forester Matthews, left on the six o'clock train for Florence, where the contracting parties spent the night at the beautiful home of Rev. and Mrs. C. R. Brown, East Palmetto street. Mrs. May Williams left the city recently for a business trip to Conway, S. C., her old home. Mr. F. R. Miller, grand deputy of Good Samaritans passed here onroute to visit the N. E. Conference of the A. M. E. Church at Conway, S. C. He is also grand secretary of Lodge No. 32. Mr. and Mrs. John Tomlin, of Lynchburg, S. C. have returned from a northern trip. They visited Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, Md. So well pleased were they that they called it "God's Country." The late Mr. F. R. Bomming was a great race man and is much missed. a great race man and is much missed. Mrs. Mao Caesar Carrier, of Dallas, Texas rendered a dramatic and novelty program at the graded school here on Tuesday, November 20, to a large and appreciative audience. So well pleased was the audience that they asked for her return. She has sung at Darlington, Bennettville and other places with much success. At Bennettville, the congregation lifted an extra collection of $12.50 and presented to her, so well pleased were they at the service rendered. Mr. J. H. Chichester, of the U. S. Navy went from Charleston to Wilmington recently. Mr. Thomas McBurney passed through here recently enroute to Titus, Fla. to spend the Winter. Mr. M. L. Murray, of Rocky Mount N. C has gone to Greeleysville, S. C. N. C. has gone to Greeelysville, S. C. N. Isadora Dubose, after visiting relatives and friends, returned to Atlantic City Friday, the 23rd inst. Mossrs. I. S. Fluker and W. F. McCants passed here enroute from Wilmington, Del. to Middleburg, Fla. They had been employed by the Penn. R. R. Co. Mr. F. B. Fleming, a prosperous farmer, died at Pampilco on November 7. He was an officer of Mill Branch Church and a member of one of the oldest families of the county. For more than thirty years I have known and respected him. He was about fifty-five years of age and had bought a large tract of land. Rev. D. J. Turpin officed at the funeral. He leaves a widow and children to mourn his death. Mr. Cordia Fleming had me to note his death in The Richmond Planet. Mr. and Mrs. Orange Jessie left for a short visit to Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Lucius Robinson, a Florence boy was home Sunday from Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C. He is a member of Company F, First Division. Mr. Calvin B. Matthews, of New York was married to Miss Mamie Elizabeth Goddard, of Marion, on Monday evening, November 27. They left on the evening train for Florence and on the following morning boarded a westbound train for New York, via Columbia, S. C. and Charlotte, N. C. New York is their future home. The agent of The Planet wishes for the loving couple, peace, long life and prosperity. Mr. W. H. Wilson, a prosperous farmer and real estate owner, of Bryan, S. C. visited our city. He runs a two-horse farm and produced 18 bales of cotton, 460 bushels of corn, 175 bushels of potatoes, 50 bushels of peas. He will have ten hogs to kill and plenty of poultry. He will not have to buy any food soon. He is a race man and trustee of the A. M. E. Church near his home. He owns sixty acres of land and is succeeding well. Rev, I. G. Gerald, of Mullins, S. C. passed through here recently enroute home. Recently, Rev, Gerald was unanimously called to the pastorate of the Tabernacle Baptist Church at Cheraw, S. C. On last Sunday he preached, using as a text, John 3:14. For more than eighteen years he has been engaged in the ministry. Mr. Freddie Gregg, a prosperous farmer was in the city on business. Some day when Miss E. Addison says so, they will be two instead of three. Mr. Gregg attends the Centre School, Prof. Alfred Castloy, principal. Custley, principal —E. B. WEBSTER STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF Mechanics Savings Bank Mechanics Savings Bank OF RICHMOND, VA., Located at Richmond, in the County of Hurico, State of Virginia, at the close of business, November 20 1917, made to the State Corporation Commission RESOURCES. Loans and discounts... $123,582.65 Overdrafts, unsecured... 2,434.03 Bonds, securities, etc, owned, including promi- nium on same... 10,280.00 Banking house and lot... 41,053.99 Other real estate owned... 83,699.75 Furniture and fixtures... 5,046.34 Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings... 689.17 Other cash items... 70.08 Due from Nat'l. Banks 35,298.76 Paper Currency... 9,936.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents... 160.65 Gold coin... 5,866.00 Silver coin... 1,101.50 Bonds guaranteed... 11,341.42 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in... $ 34,390.00 Dividends unpaid... 436.70 Individual deposits, including savings deposits 277,524.31 Demand certificates of deposit ... 40.00 Certified checks ... 246.95 Cashier's checks outstanding ... 612.01 Bills payable ... 14,000.00 Unearned discount ... 3,310.37 Total ... $330,560.34 I, John Mitchell, Jr., President, do solemnly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., located at Richmond, in the county of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 20th day of November, 1917, to the best of my knowledge and belief. THOS. M. CRUMP, R. W. WHITING, JOHN T. TAYLOR, Directors. State of Virginia, City of Richmond. Sworn to and subscribed before me by John Mitchell, Jr., President, this 28th day of November, 1917. ALBERT V. NORRELL, JR., Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 21, 1919 RED CROSS REPORT. The Advisory Board of Colored Branch Richmond Chapter Red Cross of America, submits the following report of its receipts and expenditures on account of recent "send off" to the colored drafted men. The board takes this opportunity to again thank the churches, organizations and friends for their support in the undertaking and assures them that every penny intrusted to it will go toward the comfort of the soldier boys. No one connected in any way with the work of the board receives any pay for their services. From Churches ..... $182.47 " Beneficial & Social Clubs 138.90 " Fraternal Organizations 87.00 " Members & Friends of Col. Branch ..... 56.70 " White Friends ..... 43.00 For Banquet to drafted man...$300.00 " Railroad fare, board and lodging of band from Rock Castle Sch ..... 63.60 " Hall and Janitor's services 30.00 " Long distance phone, hauling, and carriage hire. 20.85 " Printing, postage, supplies 8.40 Total ..... $422.85 Balance in Bank ..... 85.22 As the Advisory Board has promised the five hundred or more boys from Richmond and Henrico County a Xmas package, it hereby calls upon the public and these organizations that have not given anything towards the work, to send at once a donation to help the Red Cross workers provide a little Xmas cheer for our boys in camp. The chairman and members of the Hospital Supply Committee are giving a tea Friday evening, November 30th, at headquarters. Second and Leigh Streets, to help raise funds for this work. The patronage of the public is earnestly desired. The Recreation Committee has issued a very elaborate guide and directory folder for the guidance of visiting soldier boys. The Spartans furnished the funds for this folder. The Committee on Moral and Religious affairs has arranged special services for Thanksgiving Day, in several of the churches. The First Baptist Church (colored) will serve a luncheon following the midday service. The Committee on Civic matters has completed its official roster of officers and sub-committees and has taken steps to carry the Red Cross work into every colored home in Richmond, Vice Chairman, W. G. Singleton, of Church Hill section has secured a special work room for the members of Church Hill Auxiliary, rent, fuel and necessary equipment will be paid for by members of Civic Committee living in that section. The Advisory Board met at the headquarters, Second and Leigh Streets, Wednesday, November 28th, 7 P. M. Rev. W. T. Johnson, chairman; Virginia Randolph, secretary; Jno. S. Powell, treasurer. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments, and any citizen may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right.-Bill of Rights of Virginia, Article I, Section 12. That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws by any authority, is injurious to their rights, and ought not to be exercised.-Bill of Rights of Virginia, Article I. Section 7. --- Some People Look Ahead! Other People Look Behind! The former class purchases a lot in aCemetery before they need it and at reduced prices and long-time payments. The latter class purchases it when death comes and they must pay cash. Woodland Cemetery is an ideal place centrally located. It is as accessible to Church Hill as it is to Shockoe Hill and as much so to the West End as it is to Seventeenth Street. Call up Randolph 2213 or Randolph 4569 and learn all about it. Woodland Cemetery Corp Offices, Mechanics Savings Bank Building, N. W. Cor. Third and Clay Streets --- [Name not visible] REV. W. J. LUCAS, D. D. Formerly of Virginia, now pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, at Newport, R. I. He is a divine of rare educational ability and has steadily advanced in his chosen field of labor. John Mitchell, Jr., President A man working at a woodworking bench. He is using a hammer to shape a piece of wood. The background shows a workshop with various tools and materials. If you give us a printing order once YOU'LL COME AGAIN. OUR PATRONS ARE OUR BEST ADVERTISERS. WOODLAND CEMETERY FIVE SPECIAL PAINT BARGAINS WARREN PAINT CO., 700 W. Broad PHONE MADISON 637. D. P. BRAGG, Secretary THE PLANET SON OF TARZAN (Continued from Page Three.) aroused his cupidity and led him to believe that in some way he could obtain the reward, possibly by foisting upon us a white girl on the chance that so many years had elapsed that we would not be able to recognize an impostor as such. "Have you the photograph with you?" asked Lord Greystoke. The general drew an envelope from his pocket, took a yellow photograph from it and handed it to the Englishman. Tears dimmed the old warrior's eyes as they fell again upon the pictured features of his lost daughter. Lord Greystoke examined the photograph for a moment. A queer expression entered his eyes. He touched a bell at his elbow, and an instant later a footman entered. "Ask my son's wife if she will be so good as to come to the library," he directed. The two men sat in silence. General Jacot was too well bred to show in any way the chagrin and disappointment he felt in the summary manner in which Lord Greystoke had dismissed the subject of his call. As soon as the young lady had come and he had been presented he would make his departure. A moment later Merlem entered. Lord Greystoke and General Jacot rose and faced her. The Englishman spoke no word of introduction. He wanted to see the effect of the first "I know you! I know you!" she cried. sight of the girl's face on the Frenchman, for he had a theory, a heaven born theory, that had leaped into his mind the moment his eyes had rested on the baby face of Jennec Jacot. General Jacot took one look at Merlem, then turned toward Lord Greystoke. "How long have you known it?" he asked, a trifle accursively. "Since you showed me that photo graph a moment ago," replied the Englishman. "It is she," said Jacot, shaking with suppressed emotion, "but she does not recognize me. Of course she could not." Then he turned to Merlem. "My child," he said, "I am your"— But she interrupted him with a quick, glad cry as she ran toward him with outstretched arms. "I know you! I know you!" she cried. "Oh, now I remember." And the old man folded her in his arms. Jack Clayton and his mother were summoned, and when the story had been told them they were only glad that little Meriem had found a father and a mother. "And really you didn't marry an Arab waif after all," said Meriem. "I'sn't it fine?" "You are fine," replied the Killer. "I married my little Meriem, and I don't care for my part whether she is an Arab or just a little Mangani." "She is neither, my son," said General Armand Jacot. "She is a princess in her own right." THE END. British destroyers have sunk the German auxiliary oruler Marle, of 3,000 tons, carrying four six-inch guns, in the Cattagel, the arm of the North sea which separates Denmark from Sweden. Sixty men of her crew of ninety were killed in a battle which began twelve miles north of Kullen. Ten armed German patrol vessels were destroyed at the same time. French troops in their pursuit of the retreating Germans occupied eighteen square miles beyond Chemin des Dames and reached the Allette, with the enemy holding a line on the other side of the valley. The Italians, having foiled the Austro-German efforts to cut the armies in two, were prepared to launch a counter attack against the invaders. The commander commended those troops whose heroism saved the retiring soldiers. The number of British ships sunk this week is lower than last week. The text of the Luxburg dispatches which brought Brazil to the point of declaring war on Germany and throwing other South American countries into a state of political ferment was made public by the state department. Washington. --- Washington Thirty-one suffragists, seven of them from New York, defied the District of Columbia court which had just released them by again picketing the White House. All were rearrested. Copies of the new questionnaire for use in the second army draft reveal each man liable to call. China protests the agreement regarding special interests in China signed by the United States and Japan. Maj. Benedict Crowell of Cleveland was sworn in as assistant secretary of war. The Russian embassy in Washington, it was stated, will still be recognized as representative of the Russian government. it having repudiated the Maximalist revolutionaries, who are in control at Petrograd and also at Moscow, according to the report of the American consul in the latter city. President Wilson issued a foreword to the new draft regulations urging all persons to assist loyally in reclassifying the 9,000,000 eligibles. The second call cannot be issued before February 15. President Wilson indicated to women who called upon him that he would not alter his stand against a constitutional suffrage amendment. Clifford Thorne, representing the shippers, assailed Mr. Williams, controller of currency, for advocating an increase in railroad rates. The western lines also asked for higher rates. Washington will not recognize the revolutionary government of Russia and will withhold supplies until a stable authority is established. The department of agriculture estimated the 1917 corn crop at 3,191,083,000 bushels, the greatest by 66,000,000 bushels ever grown in this country. A record yield of potatoes also was reported. Relief from the sugar shortage is promised this week by the food administration. The Louisiana crop will begin to move this week. Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American troops in France, has taken out a $10,000 policy on his life under the war insurance law enacted by congress at the last session. Applications totaling $2,200,000 have already been made by members of the army in France. Lillokalani, deposed queen of Hawaii, dies in Honolulu at the age of seventy-nine years. The Filipino legislature passed a joint resolution authorizing the governor general to build at the expense of the Philippine Islands a destroyer and submarine for the United States. and war essentials hoarded illegally. Bread in standard sizes, at lower prices, is a government order effective on December 10. State department officials in Washington believe that the Russian people have been aroused against the radical regime and that orderly government soon will be restored. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Friday night was busy night with the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. and the attendance was large. All women are invited to join. The class for the explanation on the Sunday School lesson is growing in numbers. We are glad to welcome Deacon Quinn Shelton and others. Dr. W. H. Stokes knows how to help you. Come! Last Saturday was a live hour. The boys and men made the work of the Y. M. C. A. hum last Sunday. At 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building the workers held a special meeting. Committeeman George Howell gave the boys a special address and the attendance was good. 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building. Mothers, we thank you. At the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Church (3:30 P. M.) everybody enjoyed the meeting. Dr. L. C. Garland delivered a sermon that will never be forgotten. Subject: "A Man, What He Is and His Destiny." The Sabbath Glee Club sang from the heart, thus the meeting was a live wire. Dr. R. V. Peyton, pastor of the church, offered a fervent prayer. Everybody left the meeting happy. The work in the jail and penitentiary accomplished much good. Keep at it men. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for workers (9:30 A. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. building. Committeeman B. L. Allen will conduct the meeting for the boys (4 P. M.) at the Y. M. 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The Annapolis football team swept the Georgetown elven off its feet and won, 28 to 7. THE PLANET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1917. JOINT COUNCIL TO SAVE ITALY Allies Remove Cadorna as Leader In Field and Sub- stitute General Diaz. ANGLO-FRENCH TO RESCUE Rearrangement Made By Premiers at Rome—Retreat on Piave Contin- ues, With Austro-Germans in Plodding Pursuit. London.—The allies have taken a directing hand in the destinies of Italy. Cadorna is no longer generalis- imo. Three Italian commanders have been placed in direct charge of the operations in the field. The supreme direction of the campaign, however, has been assumed by a "war board," composed of General Cadorna, General Foch, chief of staff of the French war ministry, and General Wilson, chief of the British general staff. The new heads of the Italian armies in the field are: First in command, General Diaz; second in command, General Badoglio; third in command, General Grandino. This rearrangement, decided upon at conferences in Rome between the premiers of England, France and Italy and some of the best military brains of the three countries, comes at a moment when the Venetian campaign is approaching its final crisis. A further retreat, to the Brenta, would mean the abandonment of Venice. A dozen bridges were blown up on the Livenza to delay the advance of the Austro-Germans toward the Plave. The Livenza is a smaller stream than the Tagliamento, and its crossing offers fewer difficulties to the invading army, but the retiring Italian army is better organized than it was on the banks of the Tagliamento and is capable of greater resistance. Indeed, some of the Italian contingents are animated by such ardor to fight the enemy that they are losing contact with the main body and risk being surrounded by the Austro-Germans, who have advanced either or lower on the river than the position occupied by the Italians. Meanwhile the Italian retreat has really shortened the fighting line, inducing it to scarcely thirty miles in length. This favors the concentration of Italian forces for defense. "Our troops," reported Caderna in his last bulletin as commander in chief, "continue to arrive and establish themselves on the positions which have been chosen for the resistance." He added a word of praise for the bravery of the Italian rear guards and covering units which are impeding the Teuton pursuit. Berlin reported the crossing of the Livenza and said the Italian rear guard resistance was being overcome. Not a move had been made up to date by the Teuton Trentino army. The Teuton strategy now appears to be to keep this army, the greatest menace to Italy, since it was likely to dash southward to take the Italians in the rear, immobile as a "club" to force a further retirement. The names of the new Italian commanders are known in every Italian home. General Diaz won fame in the Lybian war. General Badoglio commanded a brigade of Bersagliller, "Italy's Cossacks," whose heroic valor is proverbial and who did much to prevent a cave-in of the Italian front after the Isonzo was forced. General Grandino was war minister in the Boselli cabinet. Two German attacks, one at Verdun, near Chaume wood, and the other in Lorraine, were repulsed with severe losses to the attackers, the French war office announces. A successful raid was made by the French into the German lines in upper Alsace. WORLD'S NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM NEW YORK.—John R. Rathom, editor of the Providence Journal, declared in an address at the Canadian club that the thousands of spies and alien plotters at liberty threatened the nation with a catastrophe and that traitors should be intered or shot. WASHINGTON.—Coal will be shipped by water instead of rail along the coast by the fuel administration to release cars, increase the output and reduce freight charges. BERLIN.—The German war food bureau says that more than 10,000 substitutes are now being used. Of this number 7,000 are for food. PARIS. — General Pershing says troops and supplies are now reaching France in increasing numbers and that so far German U-boats have not caused the death of a single east bound American soldier. NEW YORK.—Mystery surrounded the origin of the fire which caused the loss of $2,000,000 to the Washburn Wire Works, which had war contracts, and because of the number of Austrians employed an investigation is being conducted to determine if the fire was the result of a enemy plot. LONDON.—A state of war has been declared in Finland. ANDREW BONAR LAW Chancellor of the Exchequer Wants U. S. In Allied Council. PETER H. Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, said in the House of Commons it was hoped that the United States would participate in the deliberations of the inter-allied war council which would meet at Versailles once a month or more often with a view to better co-ordination of military action. GOL. HOUSE HEADS MISSION ARRIVES AT BRITISH PORT FOR GREATEST WAR CONFERENCE. Will Perfect More "Complete Co-ordination to Attain Highest War Efficiency," Lansing Says. Washington. — With the safe arrival of the American war mission in Europe the ban of secrecy has been removed from the most important cooperative move which the United States has yet made in the conflict against Germany. The American delegates are Col. Edward M. House, Admiral W. S. Benson, chief of operations, U. S. N.; Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, chief of staff, U. S. A.; Oscar T. Crosby, assistant secretary of the treasury; Vance C. McCormick, chairman War Trade board; Bainbridge Colby, chairman Shipping board; Dr. Alonza E. Taylor, representing the food administration; Thomas Nelson Perkins, representing the priority board. and Gordon Auchinloss, secretary for the mission. The United States in the employment of its man power and material resources desires to use them to the greatest advantage against Germany. It has been no easy problem to determine how they can be used most effectively since the independent presentation of requirements by the allied governments have been more or less conflicting on account of each government's appreciation of its own wants. By a general survey of the whole situation and a free discussion of the needs of all the approaching conference will undoubtedly be able to give to the demands of the several governments their true perspective and proper place in the general plan for the conduct of the war. KERENSKY TAKEST SARKOE-3ELO Said to Be In Communication With Loyal Forces in Capital. London. — Tsarkoe-solo, 15 miles south of Petrograd, has been occupied by pro-Korensky troops, who have taken over the principal wireless station. Kerensky is reported to be approaching the capital at the head of 200,000 troops and to have established communication with loyal troops which already are engaged in attacks on the Bolshevik there. The dispatch, which is the first to get past the Lenine censorship, says that large bodies of Cossacks, supported by the Minimalists, have been battling in the streets of Petrograd with the Bolshevik and are mastering the revolutionists. A dispatch from Haparanda, on the Swedish frontier, says Kerensky escaped from Petrograd in an automobile ambulance the night of November 6, when the extremists seized control of the government offices, and that he arrived safely at the general army headquarters, where 200,000 Russian troops have rallied to his support. The garrison at Moscow, it is reported, has re-transferred allegiance to the Kerensky government and is said to be fighting against the Bolshevik at the Kremlin, where the extremist forces took refuge. "VICTORY DEPENDS ON AMERICA" Canadian Food Controller Says Continent Must Feed World. Washington.—It is up to the people of North America to win the war. They can do it by providing food in greater quantities for the people of all the allied countries, according to W. J. Hanna, food controller of Canada, in a message received by the United States food administration. Reports of the crops of France and Italy show that we shall be called upon to strain every effort. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DO YOU KNOW THEM? Washington, D. C., Sept. 18, 1917. Mr. Editor.—I am hunting my people. My name is Osborne F. Dennis. I am fifty eight years old, was born in Henrico Co., Virginia, ran off from my mother when quite a child, have never seen nor heard from her since. A childish recollection of my home place was in Henrico Co., Virginia, thirteen miles from Richmond on the pike road and four miles from deep bottom, my father died when I was quite young. My mother whose name was Silvia Dennis married again. There were three children of the first marri age, two girls and a boy; Manerva and Josephine Dennis; The youngest a boy was myself, Osborne F. Dennis. My father's name was Fred Dennis. My mother's owner was John Goffright Please see if you can trace the whereabouts of my sisters or relatives. Yours truly, O F. DENN13 DO YOU KNOW HER? Dear Sir,—D you know any one by the name of Perry in Richmond? We have a colored lady here by the name of Alice Perry and she says she has a brother and 2 sisters. Now this lady is losing her mind. She has spine trouble and dropsy and the neighbors are getting up a petition to have her sent to the Insane Asylum. 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