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BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 PER YEAR MOST DRASTIC ORDER SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE GOVERNMENT Imperialism Closely Imitated--Laboring Classes Hardest Hit--The Failure to Master Situation Followed by Collapse of Central Power. MOST Imperialism Washington, Jan. 16.—America's manufacturing enterprise with but few exceptions in all States east of the Mississippi River was ordered by the government tonight to suspend operations for five days beginning Friday morning as a drastic measure for relieving the fuel famine. At the same time, as a further means of relief, it was directed that industry and business generally, including all normal activities that require heated buildings, observe as a holiday every Monday for the next ten weeks. This will close down on Mondays not only factories, but saloons, stores, except for the sale of drugs and food, places of amusement and nearly all office buildings. While the order does not mention shipyards, it is known that they will be permitted to continue operation as usual, although munition plants will be closed. The government's move came entirely without warning in an order issued by Fuel Administrator Garfield with the approval of President Wilson, prescribing stringent restrictions governing the distribution and use of coal. It was decided upon furiously by the President and government heads as a desperate remedy for the fuel crisis and the transportation tangle in the Eastern States. Even munition plants are not excepted from the closing down order. Officials tonight would not discuss the far-reaching effects the action would have on the industrial fabric and questions as to how the order was to be interpreted to meet specific problems went unanswered. WHO WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH FUEL UNDER RULE The order prescribes a preferential list of consumers in whose interest it was drawn. These users will get coal in the following order: Railroads, household consumers, hospitals, charitable institutions and army and navy cantonments. Public utilities, telephone and telegraph plants. Strictly government enterprises, excepting factories and plants working on government contracts. Public buildings and necessary government, State and municipal requirements. Factories producing perishable foods and foods for immediate consumption. Announcement of the provisions of the order was made by Fuel Administrator Garfield after a White House conference, which was attended also by Secretaries Baker and Daniels. Earlier in the day, Dr. Garfield had sought the views of other officials, and it was said tonight the unanimous opinion was that the measure contemplated was necessary under the circumstances. As first drawn and as approve at the White House, the order called for the closing of factories beginning tomorrow morning. This was charged, upon consideration of the confusion which would result when millions of workers went to their duties unaware of the government's step. Inclusion of war industries among those to which fuel will be depleted caused some surprise, but fuel officials explained that war plants have been producing so much more material than the transportation systems can handle that no serious effects will be felt. War supplies manufactured for export have moved to seaboard faster than ships can move them. An exception is made in the case of shipbuilding plants because of the great need for vessels to move supplies already ready for shipment overseas. HERES NEW FUEL ORDER BRIEFD TO SENT The text of the order had not been completed at a late hour, but an abstract which was said to cover all of its provisions, given out by the feul administration, follows: (1) Until further order of the United States fuel administrator, all persons selling fuel in whatever capacity shall give preference to orders for necessary requirements. (a) Of railroads. (b) Of domestic consumers, hos- pitfalls, charitable institutions and army and navy cantonments. (e) Of public utilities, telephones (Continued on Page Five.) Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser slipped on the ice and fell, while on her way to school last Tuesday. She has been confined to her home ever since. Mr. A. S. Gill, manager of the Oak City Jubilee Singers and Mr. A. W. Rhue, Raleigh, N. C. visited our office. PYTHIAN INSTALLATION. Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe Installation Exercises. Public installation of the officers of the Lodges and Courts of Richmond and vicinity will take place at the Sharon Baptist Church, corner on First and Loigh streets, Tuesday night. January 22, 1918, at 8:30 o'clock. All members will wear the regalia of the Ordor. The public is invited. A GREAT ORDER. Grand Secretary, J. W. Thompson is too well known to need an introduction here. He and the Grand Chief have built up one of the old organizations among colored people. We refer to the State Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria. The new policies of insurance and the up-to-date Endowment Department appeal to every lower of organizations. Write to them for organization terms and if you wish to join an old, established organization that is able to meet its obligations and pay them, join the Good Samaritans, C. F. Hubbard, of Lynchburg, is Grand Chief and under his administration the Order has prospered. Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones has been dangerously ill. He is reported to be much improved. Mr. James E. Chick, of Mangohick, Va. was in the city on business this week. DR. BAILEY'S TRIBUTE. Chicago, January 11, 1918. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, The Richmond Planet, Mechanics Savings Bank, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: At the last meeting of the Virginia Society (F. F. Va.) I was asked to write you, congratulating you on the splendid efforts which have been put forth by you in bygone years in helping to bring about the situation which was handed down in that sweeping decision made by the Supreme Court, last November in declaring Louavie, Richmond, St. Louis and other segregation ordinances unconstitutional. We have a Virginia Society in the city of Chicago, with a membership (made up in the last five months) of more than seventy-five persons, some of whom have been away from Virginia almost fifty years, but yet have never forgotten that splendid State and the principles inculcated in them while there. They have been reading and watching your actions and the actions of other Virginians, and realize that no man, living or dead has done more to help bring about the condition referred to, than yourself and the late Hon. Mr. Cummings, of Baltimore, Md. He unfortunately, did not live to realize his efforts for which he has fought so hard, but you d', and we feel that you need to be congratulated for the same. We believe in the principle of a person having their flowers whil they are living. Respectfully yours, M. T. BAILEY Corresponding Secretary, Virginia Society. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1918. The meeting of the Young People's League took place at the Ebenzoer Baptist Church, Sunday evening, January 13, 1918 at five o'clock. A very interesting program was rendered by the following members of the League, Viola solo, Mr. Sherdan Jackson; recitation, Miss Bernetta Roper; instrumental solo, Miss Hannah Gles; selection, Y. P. L. Chorus. Quotations from the Bible were given by several of the members of the League. An inspiring speech was made by Miss Sadie I. Daniel, in which she urged these young people to continue their good work and not to feel that they have accomplished everything. Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, the founder of this organization, made a few remarks and told how she had asked God to give her a leader for this organization and how God answered her prayers and gave her the young man, Mr. A. V. Norroll, Jr., who is wholly responsible for the success of the organization. The President of the League appointed Mr. Elmer Booker, Chairman of the Usher Board. The subject for discussion next meeting is "Self Control." The following visitors were introduced by the Chairman of the Social Committee: Miss Sadie I. Daniel, Mr. M. A. Norrell, Mr. James Shotton, M. L. Smith, M. V. Holmes, Miss Annie Coleman, M. Nona Royster, Miss Daisy Jordan, Mr. George Lomax and Mr. John W. Meekins. There will be no meeting next Sunday on account of Communion. All young people are urged to attend these meetings. Como and bring a friend. MARRIAGE NOTICE Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming, Jr. wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ellen L., to Mr. Elwood J. Thornton. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. Daly, pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church, on the 7th of January. Reception will be Tuesday evening, January 29th, from 7:30 to 10 P. M., at their residence 1503 Taylor Street. All friends invited: no cards REV. DR. BURRELL HONORED Rev. S. C. Burroll, D. D. has been tendered a position by the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of the United States in recognition of his burning zeal and mertortorious services. They have offered him a position at one of the Army Cantonments. OAK CITY SINGERS AT FIFTH STREET TUESDAY The Oak City Jubilee Singers will sing at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday, January 22, from 8 to 10. This is a quartet of singers and reciters of rare ability. They can sing the Negro melodies to please any audience. The audience is not only entertained and inspired but have the privilege of studying the character of Negro life in the songs. The Calendar Society, Mrs. T. J. King, President. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. A sacred concert will be given under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. at the Third Street Methodist Church Sunday, January 20, at 4 P. M. The public is invited. The little folks of the Rainbow Circle are taking great pride in their Red Cross work. They are making towels now and have sent in one lot. Crochet classes will not be held during the sovere weather. A notice will be given when they resume. IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES. At a recent meeting of Richmond District it was reported by the officers of the Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society Incorporated that the year 1917 was by far the most successful of any since it was organized. The two new lodges recently organized in the city speaks well for the deputy Mr. T. L. Beverly and his associates. Mrs. Rosa Thompson is back from Tide-water. She will be in the city for a few weeks, and will speak at New Baptist Church on the 31st. Sunbeam Lodge, No. 7 gave an ideal Social a few days ago, which was greatly enjoyed by both members and friends. Refreshments were served and a splendid program was rendered. Mrs. L. E. Charity, Supreme Secretary, who is also Counselor of the Lodge, made a timely address. Mrs. M. S. Payno, Assistant Supreme Secretary, is also Secretary of this Lodge and was Mrs. tress of Ceremonies. Progressive Lodge, No. 12 had a delightful meeting a few nights at which time officers for the onusing term were elected, after which refreshments were served in abundance. The Ideal Nursery Board of Richmond also had a splendid meeting the first Thursday afternoon, when the officers for the next term were elected. The Supremo Master A. W. Holmes was present accompanied by the District Deputy. They delighted the members with their very encouraging remarks. Superior Lodge, No. 45 initiated several members at a special meeting held and elected officers. The closing feature was a reception. All present enjoyed the evening very much. Mrs. Fannie V. Robinson, the Counselor is much pleased over this affair. Rev. W. L. Anderson, of Beaver Dam, Va., Vice Supremo Master of the Order, was in the city last week on business. Mrs. Lucinda J. Carter, of Glen Allen, Va. called at the office last week. Mrs. Carter is Supremo Past Mistress and one of the organizers, having been with the Order since its origin. Mr. A. W. Holmes, Supremo Master has just returned from Washington, D. C., a few days ago where he attended the funeral of Mrs. Etta P. Stockton, daughter of Mrs. S. M. Stockton, the Supremo Mistress of the Order. Twilight Lodge, No. 1 will hold a Better Acquaintance Social on Tuesday night, January 22, and will entertain their friends. Mr. Joseph Charity, Presiding Master, is Chairman of the committee. Mrs. Emily M. Ewell has charge of the program. There will be a grand union Installation of Officers of the various Lodges of Richmond District at New Baptist Church. Thursday night, January 31, 1918, at eight o'clock. Members of the Order are requested to be present. Encouraging reports concerning the work will be made. DANVILLE CHAFFEURS ELECT OFFICERS. The Daville Chauffeurs' Association met Monday night and elected officers for the year of 1918. The following officers were elected: President, Clarence T. Clark; Vice-President, L. C. Williamson; Secretary, John H. Fuller; Assistant Secretary, J. Frank Jordan; Treasurer, George W. Chaney; Chaplain, William Thomas; Assistant Chaplain, John L. Johnson; Sergent-at-Arms, Henry D. Lies; Deputy Sergent, Eugene Sherrill. The Association closed a very successful year's work. The Sergent-at-Arms reported no sickness or death during 1917, neither was any member drafted. Arrangements were made to present each member who might be drafted with a check for spending change, on the day of his departure for camp. This Association desires to hear from all Chauffeurs' organizations throughout the State. THE NEGRO WAR AIMS PLAINLY STATED (By Dr. Walter S. Buchanan.) The year nineteen hundred and seventeen leaves a record that we cannot well forget. The lights and shadows are marked and abiding, Death has claimed many of our good friends, among others Senator Foraker, Frank B. Samborn, H. L. Morehouse, Hallia Burke Prissell; our own Bishop Walters, John E. Bush, M. W. Gilbert, and B. H. Hudson. We thank God for their labors and we trust Him for their reward. The Atlanta Fire, East St. Louis and Houston harbors in blood and shame the sinking of nineteen and seventeen. But thank God the other side of the shield is more beautiful to look upon. During nineteen and seventeen 500 of our young people have graduated from college and 3,000 from high school. In the state of New York 75,000 colored women have been given the ballot a Negro has been sent to the New York State legislature, and another put on the Board of Education of New York City. We have nearly 1,000 black army officers and Emmett Scott advisor to the Secretary of War! But best of all, perhaps is the segregation decision handed down recently by the Supreme Court of the United States which declares it unconstitutional to segregate citizens in residential districts based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. With these good things to look up on, we face the year nineteen and eighteen with greater faith in our country and with renewed hope in the ultimate triumph of justice. But with all these things and more to reflect upon, the thought uppermost in our minds as the New Year dawns is the Great World War and what will come of it. We grew impatient with the white people recently because we thought they were not going to let us take part in this war, but we found later that they were only giving us a chance to gather our crops and wind up our business before they called our boys to training camps. We are glad to fight our country's battles. We bear no malice for the wrongs we have suffered, and we want our Chief Executive to know that although we are gathered in his rear ten million strong, with offended Mexico at our back and German conspirators in our midst, we will never convivie with our country's foes nor lift a treacherous hand. On the contrary we shall fight side by side with our fairer comrades in the very front Hue trenches—where during the moment of our country's peril, white soldier and black soldier—with no thought save that of our sacred home and common country, will wash out all racial animosity in the blood of our heroic dead. We could not do otherwise, for from Court Square in Boston, where Crispus Attucks charged the British crown on through Wagner and Port Pillow to the block houses of San Juan Hill, and even to the recent Mexican death trap at Carrizal "where some one blundered" and the part of the brave black soldier was but to do and die, we have shown a strong and uniform patriotism, which must in time win the honest and cruel protection of the flag we have dled to save. It must be so. "For right is right, since God is God, And right the day will win: To doubt would be disloyalty. To falter would be sin." The leading nations engaged in this war state their war aims from time to time. England, Bassia, Germany, the United States—all have stated their aims. But each of these countries is but a larger group composed of smaller industrial politi- cal, or racial groups, which in turn have their own separate and distinct war atms, which go far as have been revealed, have not been entirely out of harmony with the government under which they are fighting, England would restore Belgium to the Belgians, and Ireland would help her do it, but demands in return Home Rule for the Irish. Russia wants ice-free seaport and Finland would help her get it, but expects a Scot-free Finland in return. Our own government would make the world safe for democracy, and the Negro is with it to the man,—but we would first have democracy safe in Alabama. Some of the smaller groups in this country have already exacted of the government their pound of flesh. Capital has done it by boosting prices and labor has done it by forcing up wages. But the Negro is far too patriotic to embarrass his government in the time of the nation's peril by making any demands whatever, and yet our fellow-citizens must expect us, as the only distinctly proscribe group in the body-politic, to look for ward to certain long sought benefits as a result of this great conflict in which we are freely comingling our blood with that of our countrymen and our country's allies. We feel justified, therefore, in stating our war aims, and we have reason to hope that they will one day be realised. Aim number one. In the first place we want a chance to work. The Negro hopes that when he returns from France with missing leg, blinded eye and empty sleeve, he will not be denied the opportunity to earn his bread by the sweat of his brow in any occupation whatever, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. And this aim does not apply to mechanical trades only. In this country which clamors for world democracy, a white man of whatever nationality or allegiance has open to him fully one hundred lines of employment to the Negro's one. And yet both salute the flag and endeavor to dodge the same tax collector. This unpatriotic practice has put more Germans and Austrians into positions of trust and responsibility in this country than the government can find and weed out in the whole course of the war. A few days ago a prominent Negro was engaged in raising a public subscription to pay for Testaments to be presented to the colored drafted men of his town and when he approached a certain white business, whose name indicates his nationality, he was met with the remark, "Professor, I won't do a blamed thing to beat Germany." Who knows but what our present failure to have our army in France and our training camps at home property supplied with artillery, ammunition, guns cloakes, etc., is not due to the presence of men somewhere who "won't do a blamed thing to beat Germany." And yet Negroes are not wanted in the navy. I have heard it said that some of the best gunners in our navy today are men of foreign birth or parentage, and that because of this fact there is some misgiving as to the direction in which the guns would be aimed in case of a naval engagement with Germany. But if the same guns were manned by American Negroes, there would be absolutely no question as to the direction in which they would be pointed! We hope that after the war there will be not only Negro cooks and waiters aboard our fighting ships, but Negro mates and gunners, too! Surely a race which is so willing to fight for its country should be given every opportunity to work for its country. Aim number two. In the second place the Negro hopes that the black war orphans of Alabama will have better educational facilities than their fathers had. I am told that fully forty per cent of the black drafted men at Camp Dodge can neither read nor write. This is certainly no wonder when we examine the very inadequate public school system which has afforded their only chance for learning. As I watched hundreds of these unlettered plowmen trugge forth to camp. I could not help thinking how utterly impossible it is for this country to reach its highest pos- MENT e Failure to er. ion. sibilities with one half slave and the other free; one half up and the other down; one half educated and the other ignorant. Education is the bulwark of liberty and ignorance is its sure destruction. Rusda shows that, and unless a more honest effort is made to educate the Negro this country will surely find it out. There are only four public high schools for Negroes in the whole state of Alabama, and there is no serious public effort anywhere to (Continued on Page Bight.) GET RIGHT WITH YOUR BOARD REGISTERED MEN! Failure to Receive Questionnaire Will Not Serve As An Liaison. All of the Local Boards of the city have completed the sending of the questionaries to the registered men. A great number have been returned for various reasons. Many men have changed their residences and failed to notify the boards. A penalty is attached to the failure of any man not having his questionaire filled out. If you have not received your papers, notify the board at once as all must be filled out and returned by next week. If you are in doubt as to your status, go to the Blues' or Grays' Armory and report. Chairman Charles W. Sins, of the Fifth District can be found at the Blues' Armory, Sixth and Marshall streets. In Memory. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Lizzio Groenhill, who departed this Life one year ago January 17, 1917, at Blackstone, Va. The pains of death are past Labor and sorrow cease, And life's warfare closed at last, Her soul is found in peace, Her Loving Children In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of our loved ones— David Winston, died September 20, 1913. Albert Hooper, died January 13, 1914. Dear is the grave whorein he lies, Under the sod where he peacefully sleeps. -- Mother, Sisters and Brother. The month of January once more is here. Though affiliated, not alone; The loss is great, that we sucta'n But in heaven we hope to meet again. God has given—God has taken, Not ours. Thy will be done. —Wife and Children In Memoriam. In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear husband, William Hopkins who departed this life one year ago today, January 19, 1917: He sleeps beneath the gray, cold, shady earth, The tomb of solemn clay. His footsteps where I hear no more, His face I cannot see. His wife, SARAH C. HOPKINS Mr. Carter Bray, of Poakes, Va. was in the city this week and called on us. HELLEN WOMEN IN WAR WORK. President of National Association of Colored Women Getting Data The National President, Mary B. Talbert, of the Association of Colored Women, has been asked by the Committee on Public Information, in connection with the War Department, to gather all material relative to the work done by Colored women in this war. Now is the time for every club, church, society, Red Cross band, food conversation class, or whatnot, to send to the national president every piece of literature which they have sent out, so that these may be compiled, showing what has been done. It will make good American reading to know that the Colored people subscribed $1,000,000 to the Liberty Loan, $100,000 to the Red Cross work, etc. Mrs. Talbert has also been asked to send in pictures and biographies of Colored women prominent in war work. Will every one help in the collection of this material by sending to Mrs. Talbert the personnel of her organization and the material which has gone out from its publicity department; also any features of the work which are of interest, as well as pictures, with biographies of the women prominent in war work. Since this work is under the direct supervision of the government, every Colored woman should regard this as a patriotic duty to help thus in the assembling of material which is making history today. This will show forever the Colored woman's part in this great work, which will eventually and automatically write the part they have played in the history of American women in war. Send in this information today. We are prone to delay, but now is the time for all Colored women to send in this information. MRS. MARY B. TALBERT, President N. A. C. W. 521 Michigan Ave. Buffalo N. Y. SLAUGHTER OF ROVING WILD STOCK. Figures compiled for the Missouri Pacific Railroad show that on fifteen roads in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana in the past five years there were killed 121,596 head of five stock, comprising 10,236 horses and mules; 41,536 cattle; 62,561 hogs; 4,526 sheep and goats, and 2,729 other food animals. At current market prices these animals were worth $780,000, and the slaughter averages two head per mile per year. This waste of food and draft animals says the Federal Food Administration is due almost entirely to lack of adequate fencing on the farm and may be remedied by the attention of owners, as well as by stricter laws in towns and villages prohibiting the running of animals at large. Don't slaughter your light-weight hog. Feed them up on soft corn. (Milk distributors cannot now arbitrarily raise their prices without consulting the United States Food Administrator. SUGARLESS FRUIT CAKE The Food Administration says: Our allies, France and Italy, are dependent upon the American sugar pin, and the bottom of the bin has been in sight lately. Virginia housewives do not need to be told of the sugar shortage in this country. It is brought home to them every day. We must not be extravagant with sugar in making cakes. Housewives can make cake and still be patriotic if the right kind of recipes are used. Here is a recipe for sugarless fruit cake. (Uncooked.) Half a pound each of nuts, dates, figs, raisins, and citron. Put dates, figs and raisins through the food chop or. Grate in the yellow rind of the lemon. Then add the juice of the lemon and blend with a wooden spoon Chop nuts fine. Cut citron into fine strings. Pack closely into an oiled tin alternating layers of fruit with nuts and citron. Press down closely, weigh and leave at least twenty-four hours. Keep in closed cake box and slice as needed. DRINKS THE EVIDENCE. Highwayman Holds Up Passengers and Empties Their Grins. Kansas City, Mo. Jan. 6.—"I'm a government officer—show your booze if you've got any," said H. O. Goodwin, of the Kansas side, on a Santa Fe passenger train near Manhattan, Kansas. A number of the passengers accommodated the supposed revenue officer by opening their grips, and he secured several quarters. Later he was found on the rear platform drinking to "evidence." Goodwin was taken off the train at Manhattan and turned over to the federal officials for having booze and or impersonating an officer. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND PLANET. HAMPTON DEFEATS HOWARD 21 TO 18. (By Wm. Everett Clark.) The Hampton Institute basketball team met and defeated the Howard University quintet in the Hampton gymnasium on January 12. The game was closely contested by both sides, but the Hampton boys proved too fast for the heavy Howardites. The game began with a rush. Howard pocketed the first goal and seemed to play the Seasiders off their feet in the first few minutes. They succeeded in keeping a lead and at the end of the first half the score stood 14 to 9 in the Howard team's favor. In the second half the high passes and long shots of the Washingtonians were not so successful as they had been in the first half. Soon the scoring began to change, for Hampton was slowly but surely gaining on her opponent. Phillips of Hampton was shooting with deadly precision, and the superior condition of the Hampton team was beginning to show up. Finally the score became tied, and the audience went wild with enthusiasm. Then Howard took the lead again, but it was not for long, as they were soon overtaken. When the whistle ended the game the score was 21 to 18 in Hampton's favor. THE LINE-UP. The line-up follows: Hampton Howard Gurnoe R. F. Miles (Capt.) Mlcaren (Capt.) L. F. Williams Phillips C. Garner Jackson R. G. Davs Wright L. G. Wright Substitutes: Withers for Jackson. Referee: Mr. Robinson. Timekeeper: Mr. Johnson. Time: 20-minute halves. Score: Hampton, 21; Howard, 18. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my son, Ezekiel Collins. He left Richmond, October 8th 1917 without saying where he was going. He is 26 years of age, of light brown complexion, stout, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, clean face. Any information as to whether he is dead or alive will be thankfully received by his mother. MARTHA H. WANTED—In Baltimore, Cook for small family, living in small, steam-heated apartment; comfortable servant's room; easy position. For smart, woman, pay $6.00 a week. Write, giving references, to J. H. M., 1412 Munsey Bldg., Baltimore, Md. WANTED—POSITION AS ASSISTANT UNDERTAKER AND BEMALMER Wanted by Young Man, Graduate of Eckel's College, Philadelphia, Pa. Holds Virginia license. Had two years' practical experience. Can furnish necessary references. Address, CHARLLES G. WAYLAND, Care Irving-Way Hill Co., Charlottesville, Va. SETTLE IN INDIANAPOLIS—LOW Price Homes on Easy Terms. Vacant Lots a Specialty. Agents wanted. LEN J. MARTIN. G. A. 632 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—Young Woman to live in refined family in Baltimore. Steam-heated, small apartment, private servants room. Easy, desirable, happy position for smart girl. Pay $5.00 per week. Country girl preferred. Write, giving references, to A. C. M., 3300 Fairview Ave., Baltimore, Md. OUR KEEN AND PROMPT SENSE of Business Principles, Kind Attention and Free Delivery have Eliminated the Gap which usually lays between Patrons and Merchants—Therefore When in Need of Groceries or Market Products Tax HELP WANTED Strong Colored Man, also Woman for good permanent position in family of two. Man as all-round helper and willing to assist in house work. State wages wanted and send references JOHN WEDDERBURN, Auto Route A, Atlantic City, N. J. WANTED—Bright, Active, Intelligent Mon and Women of our race to re- present us in every part of the country in a dignified, honorable business where the earnings will be from $75.00 to $150.00 per month. Enclose stamp in replying. Address Manager, Box 334, San Antonio, Texas. FREE STYLE FUND To Colored People We are the only manufacturer of Colored Hair. Our in-house showroom has been designed to dress men in Every color we man should wear one man's hair to suit our indi- dustrial setting. Hair salon cannibal or money back. We must have both BRAIDS. ENING combs, with extra heavy back guarantee. White combs weigh 10 pounds. FREE. Send money or order by BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. POSTPAD SUPP Hair nets, brushes, combs and toilets manufacturer' prices. Send two sets of Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY 181-197 Park Row BROADWAY, N.Y. 10010 DEPARTMENT D. BANKING Despite the increase in the number of Banking Institutions, numbers of people keep money in their houses as a means of safety. The ever active dishonest person is keen-witted, much more so than an honest person. As a result much money is stolon. Even when the one who stole it is arrested, the punishment of the thief does not bring back the money. Colored folks are learning to make use of banks. Thousands of them have had experiences, which have caused them to invest in a bank-book with as much regularity as they patronize a grocery store. The Mechanics Savings Bank has been a veritable bee-hive during the last few weeks and this condition still prevails. The time will come when all classes will learn the use and the value of a safety deposit box, free from peering eyes. A visit and an explanation will prove convincing to the seeker after information. Money will be plentiful for some time yet and now is the time to get your hands on it and save it. Poverty is no disgrace, but it is mighty uncomfortable. Start Saving Today JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President, Mechanics Savings Bank. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Jeffries No. 1 COUGH MIXTURE NO.1 TRADE MARA Guaranteed Pure and Reliable COUGHS, COLDS, ROARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. JEFFRIES NO. 4 COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS. 25c—50c—$1.00 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengthens the Voice. THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist 214 E. BROAD ST., RIGHMOND, VA. Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express The Negro Agricultural & Technical College of North Carolina (Formerly the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race) For Progressive Teachers SEVENTEENTH Annual Session JUNE 26-JULY 29, 1913 Easy terms, practical course, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address the S. B. Jones, Director. Sound and secure lodging in advance JAS. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. C. SEVEN Our National Government UNION HAS RECOGNIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF LFE Insurance for the National Army to protect dependent widows, children, mothers and fathers, and for the future protection of the living against the heavy toll of Pensions, and will insist on every soldier carrying the protection. NO CIVILIAN WILL BE INSURED BY THE GOVERNMENT under these policies, but TO ISSUE POLICIES ON ALL CIVILIANS AT ages from 6 Months to 50 Years. IF LIFE INSURANCE IS RECOGNIZED BY OUR government as necessary for America's future financial protection, how much more important is it that you protect yourself and your own household under a policy issued by The Largest and Strongest Negro Life Insurance Company in the World. INSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $10,000,000 HOME OFFICE, DURHAM, N. C. DISTRICT OFFICE, 2nd Leigh Streets., C. A. WRIGHT, Superintendent --- SATURDAY January 19 SATURDAY...JANUARY 19, 1918 ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ANOKE, VA., January 14.—The Presiding Elder, Rev. George R. Jones, of the Roanokie District filled his last appointment with the pastor and members of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Sunday morning and night. He preached two very instructive sermons, ending the work of his Quarterly Conference, Monday night, January 14. After five years of labor and service he was able, under the guidance of the Heavenly Father, to say he had proven himself a worker seen and read of all men, with whom it has been his lot to be associated with in his work of labor and love. There were high compliments paid Dr. Jones for the splendid manner in which he has always deported himself during his five years administration and the entire Conference highly recommends him to any people with which his lot may be cast, as a strong Gospel minister, with wonderful executive ability, cool and calm $I_{n}$ his Christ an judgment. He is a man of great worth to the A. M. E. Church and all should feel proud of such men as Rev. George R. Jones. The Conference convened in the lecture room of the Church at 8:30 o'clock. The session was pleasant and harmonious. The reports were very good, financially and spiritually. The Conference closed by singing, "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again." Benedicton by Rev. George R. Jones. Mrs. Martha Washington, of Charlestown, W. Va. has been in the city visiting old friends for the past week. She will return to Rocky Mount Wednesday, 16th inst. and will leave for home later. At present she is with Miss Maggie Dehaven. Mrs. Cassie Hofflar is the guest of her gister at 308 Sventh avenue, N. W. Miss Maggie Dehaven gave a whist party in the honor of the sister and Mrs. Washington. After enjoying the games a fine menu was served. All enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Nannile King, of Fairfax avenue, has been confined to her home with LaGripple. She is somewhat improved. Mr. Henry Ford, who has been vory sick at 519 Fairfax avenue is reported much improved. The boys are still being called to the colors $I_n$ this section of the State and invariably they are responding cheerfully and prayerfully to their country's call. Let the explore God's favor on our land and nation daily before His throne. This is the nation's strongest hope. Let the whole nation join in fervent prayer until a peace covers our land as the waters cover the sea. Mrs. Ruth Terry, 608 Sixth avenue, N. W. has been sick's nce New Year's Day. She is improving. The weather here has been the coldest felt in this section for many years. The scarcity of fuel has made it appear colder than it really has been. We are proud to know that amid the panic for coal none has suffered severely. The delivery has been systematic. Brother C. H. Howard, who has been sick for two weeks is out again and was able to attend the quarterly Conference. M. Stanfield, Dugger and Buster Porter, of 308 Seventh avenue, N. W., will furnish you with the news of the State of Virginia and other States. Dr. J. H. Roberts, one of our leading physicians, has been appointed by President Wilson as 'First Lieutenant in the U. S. A. Hospital Corps for five years. It is regretted that he must leave, but his Magic City friends rejoice with him in his success. Dr. Roberts has a very successful practice in Roanok and is very popular. Mrs. J. H. Beckwith, of Cloverland, Ohio is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, on Chestnut street Miss Mary Valentine returned to New York City after ten days visit to her sister, Mrs. Rosa Toles and her many friends. She reported a most pleasant stay. Mrs. George Moore and her little son, Chester, left for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will have his ayes treated. While chopping wood a few days ago a piece struck him in the ove, almost destroying the sight. Mrs. Minnie Ray returned to the city after spending a most pleasant ten days in Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. Azala Percetti, of Virginia Theological Seminary and College filled the pulpit at Mount Zion Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. W. W. Hicks is ill. Mr. Alfonza Moore, a student of V. T. S. and College of Lynchburg, arrived in Roanok to spend two weeks. Mrs. Nannie Tolliver, of Belvidore, Illinois, is the guest of her brother, Mr. Obbie Lawson, Lynchburg avenue. HAMPTON THEATRE The Benbow Stock Company will be at the Hampton next week this company is well known in Roanoke being clean and good. The pictures are good. Each day seven rools of moral and instructive films. Come to your house at all times. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER For the first time this year, I'm saying just a word through the Planet to my many friends everywhere. I say everywhere, because the Planet goes everywhere, and fearing some one, somewhere, might think poor little Willie" was dead, as he has been quiet for some time. But let me say, that up to right now. "Little Willie" is very much alive; I'll fat, but going just the same. By the way, girls, those of you who don't like a fat man, I'm not one of them now. I'm just a great, big, kind-hearted, loving fellow, that wants somebody to love, eh? Well, how's that—n'tain bad, ch? No, not fat any more. I'm getting down to that size where the girls all say, "Ain't he just too grand?" But I'm just tired of this thing, that all the girls take me for their big brother. It's cheaper, of course, but look what you're missing—some one to call you sweet names, write you love notes, give you presents, "that she has made," just to show you what she can do; some one for you to buy flowers and candy, take to the theatres, wine and dine, and many other things to spend your money. Yes, it's worth it, all right, but way late you wake up—married! Then it's what Sherman said war was. Yes, girls, I'll be your big brother—it's worth it! Judge Robt, H. Terrell, of Washington, D.C. was the guest of the Business League in Roanoke January 1st and 2nd, and delivered the Emancipation oration at First Baptist Church, to a fair sized audience New Year's day. The Judge's effort was a great, full of thought and wholesome instruction to our people, told in that pleasing, yet powerful way, that held his hearers to the last word, in deadly silence, drinking in the wit, wisdom and eloquence of the Judge, that marks him the great man that he is. While in the Magic City, Judge Terrell stopped in the beautiful home of Mr. Green Penn, Third Avenue, N.W., and New Year's night, a few of the business men gave a smoker at Mr. Penn's in honor of the Judge. A very tempting menu was served by Mrs. Penn, Mrs. Dean, and that charming little lady, Miss Mints. A large punch bowl greeted you as you when all had paid their respects to said bowl, (except, of course, the three ministers present, who were represented at said punch bowl by yours truly, Little Willie), we entered the dining room where the most delightful lunch was served by the ladies mentioned. Menu: pickle, celery, Franklin's County ham, mashed potatoes, turkey, oyster dressing, cranberry sauce, green peas, rolls, peach cream, mixed cakes, black coffee, cigars. When all had done justice to the above, Dr. H. J. Mosley, acting totonmaster, introduced Hon. A. F. Brooks, president of the Business League, who made an interesting talk on the League, and the Negro's progress in Roanoke. Then every one present was presented and responded in his own way. Judge Terrell being the last speaker. He again delivered one of those pleasing and interesting addresses for which he is noted, and in the wee sma' hours, while the beautiful snow was falling thick and fast, all wended their way homeward, delighted at a night so well spent. Those present were: Hon. A. F. Brooks, Rev. L. L. Downing, Rev. Geo. C. Taylor, Rev. S. M. Beane, Judge Robt. H. Terrell, Washington, D. C., guest of honor; H. C. Johnson, J. L. Stocton, H. H. Terry, Thos. G. Hockley, W. A. Reid, W. F. Hughes, C. Tiffney Toliver, Dr. L. C. Downing, Dr. E. R. Dudloy, Prof. W. A. Gillam, Green Penn, Dr. H. J. Mosley, J. L. Reid and W. B. F. Crowell. The Smarter Set, headed by S. Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, played the Hampton Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday, 8th and 9th instant, to a packed house. The show this year is a much better one than we have seen before from any company of colored performers traveling South—a clean, high class show in every respect. A No 1 wardrobe. Messrs. Whitney and Tutt, and their manager, Mr. Crowell, are justly proud of their company, and should be complimented. WINCHESTER NOTES: Winchester, Va.-Miss Shorts, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Shorts, on South Market Street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dixon and their three children are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cooke, on South Main Street. Mrs. Dixon and the children will spend the winter in town, and Mr. Dixon will return to Baltimore soon, whore he is employed. Rov. J. A. Redd has started his revival services at John Mann Church after conducting a week's prayer services at homes. Miss S. Emma Parks is an earnest worker for the Red Cross. She has already knitted several pairs of pulso warmers for the soldier boys, and is at work now on sweaters. May more of good matrons take an interest in this good work and encourage our young ladies to get busy and realize that the only life worth living is that life dedicated to service. We hope all of our folks will realize this is a time for action, and we hope our youngest children will be taught that they are even expected to do their bit. The pennies spent for candy should be shown how much relief it would be to some soldier's waif in battle-scarred Europe, where so many of our young men have offered up their lives on the altar of sacrifice on the field of honor, so Democracy may not perish from the face of the earth. Mr. Ed. Montgomery has returned to Camp Leet. We are very sorry our readers have been disappointed in not having Winchester news in the Planet. We don't know where the blame lies. It is sent always by Tuesday (noon) unless it is bad railroad service. Mr. James and Cornelius Robinson and Mr. Albert Nouman are among our late Planet readers. We have abundance of snow and ice, and the young people are having a fine time coating and skating. Miss Anna Leo Johnson, South Washington Street, who has been indisposed, is able to be about again. Mr. William Washington is spending some time at home in Uniontown, after being away for quito awhile. Mr. Robert Parker has accepted the position of watchman at the Farmors Merchants' Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wesley, who have been living in Washington lately, are home for the winter. M. R. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET HAVE BRIGHT SOFT SKIN! See what Black and White has done for Mrs. Abernathy, of Dallas, Texas. Read her letter and note her photographs of before and after using and be convinced that Black and White Ointment is what you need. D. S. Dear Sir: I received your letter, also Black and White Ointment, and am well pleased with it. It is so fine the short white I have used it. I am enclosing two pictures of myself—one before and one after using, although I am a shade brighter than the light one. It has had great results with me. I have already sold a great deal of the Black and White. They are asking about it every day, so please let me have the order as soon as possible. MRS. M. E. ABERNATHY, 5709 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas AFTER READING THE ABOVE LETTER EVERY READER SHOULD BE CONVINCED THAT WE HAVE A GREAT SCIENTIFIC PREPARATION IN BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT FOR BLEACHING THEIR SKIN AND GIVING YOU A SOFT, CLEAR, BRIGHT COMPLEXION. YOU SIMPLY RUB THE OINTMENT ON THE FACE, NECK, HANDS AND ARMS, AS PER SIMPLE DIRECTIONS PRINTED ON THE PACKAGE. IT CLEARS AND BLEACHES YOUR COMPLEXION—MAKES DARK OR SALLOW SKINS BRIGHT, SMOOTH AND OF THAT SOFT, DELICATE TINT SO MUCH DESIRED. BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT IS PLEASANT TO APPLY. IT ALSO HEALS PIMPLES AND ERUPTIONS, RISINGS AND ROUGHNESS OF THE SKIN, MAKING IT SMOOTH AND BRIGHT. Improve Your Looks-Rush in Your Order TRY BLACK AND WHITE SEND 25 CENTS (COIN OR STAMPS) AND RECEIVE A LARGE BOX OF BLACK AND WHITE SENT YOU BY RETURN MAIL OR SEND $1 AND WE WILL SEND YOU & BOX BOXES OF BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT AND 2 CAKES (25CENTS EACH) OF BLACK AND WHITE SOAP. AGENTS WANTED. Lots of Race Men and Women are making an easy living representing us. Write for special deals to Agents. Black and White sells like hot cakes. Address PLOUGH CHEMICAL CO. Department S, Memphis, Ten BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT SOLD EVERYWHERE. THE NEGRO WAR AIMS (Continued From First Page.) maintain a college for them. Out of the public tax the state should duplicate for the Negro as far as necessary every institution which is maintained for the whito man. Local taxation measures and compulsory school attendance laws which do not apply their benefits to both races are poor makeshifts in a country which champions world democracy. Had Bolglum spent half the time improving the natives of how African colonies that she spent in terrorizing them, they would have proven far more helpful to her in her present trouble. Had the common people of Russia been as well educated as the common people of Germany, there would have been no war. Ignorance is a curso to any people, and it is shortsighted statescraft that does not work genuinely to banish it wherover it is found. Aim number three. In the third place the Negro is fighting for a chance to live. At present he is more subject to disuse and death than the white man because he lives in more unsanitary surroundings. The Negro dies faster than the white man because he lives so much harder. And often when our means and intelligence prompt us to move out from the midst of filth and pollution, our efforts are misunderstood. Now we like to live together, but we have found that when we settle off to ourselves in Darktown—no matter how nice the homes we build, nor heavy the taxes we pay—the sewer lines, the water works, the electric lights, and the paved streets too often stop short at the very lot where our homes begin. And it takes long hard begging to coax them further. Our white friends may yet learn that the best way to segregate us is to make the section of the city in which we live as clean and healthful as the rest of the city—for no one of us cares to live next door to a white man, but we are all anxious to live next door to sewer lines, trash carts, water mains, side walks, and electric lights. Aim number four. And lastly the Negro hopes that his patriotism in this war will bring him back the MRS. M. E. ABERNATHY, 5709 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas ballot. Our government grew out of the idea that taxation without representation is tyranny. And we know it is! In the words of Kelly Miller: mated that the war will continue until the German people can have a voice in the terms of peace. But the Negro will go this one better and hope that the world war will continue until every black man in the Union has a voice in declaring war! And especially when black men *to be forced to go five thousand miles across the sea to fight the battles!* But we are in the fight gladly because we love our country and have faith in our countrymen. Therefore we have willingly, cheerfully, hopefully sent our sons to the army and our daughters to the fields. And our money is just as patriotic as ourselves as witness our Red Cross buttons and our Liberty Bonds. When the war is over a Negro should be just as welcom to scratch an Australian ballot as to buy a Liberty Bond. One hundred thousand black men are already fighting in France, and we have nearly as many more getting ready to go "over there." And we do not pray that they will all return for we want our blood to enrich the fields of France along with that of other liberty-loving people as a heritage to our children in the history RICHMOND Virginia letter and note here is what you need. BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT FOR E, NECK, HANDS AND ARMS, AS SKINS BRIGHT, SMOOTH AND O S AND ERUPTIONS, RISINGS AN OUR ORDER E WE WILL SEND YOU & BOX s. address phis, Tenn WHERE. note her need. of world freedom. We shall go and do our best, believing that the best will come back to us, and hoping that for every black man who gives up his life on the western front, some black boy in Alabama will have life more abundantly. But we all going "over the to somewhere in France"—English, Africans, Russians, Americans, Asiatics—some for one group aim and some for another, but all united against a common foo, and in support of a common ideal; and 'none who fights will be the weaker because he has an aim peculiar to his own little group. Our aim is to win by fighting with our government what most people win by fighting against their governments—namely, all the benefits that a democracy vouches for its citizens. Thus we face the New Year's expectation and with great he what the success of our corps will really mean to us—n territory for France; not a for Russia; not even the trun Christian over Turk—but the p of true democracy in our own try where the Star Spangled I in truth may wave over the l free and the home of the LPO EES SES WT hon Ep — ree Rl = & \ ay Ping Vl Ke ~) O DY da Gases SNE REE eK a SESE | oo $ : te © oe my al Cae aes de Pa Dee GIy = tt wes a Ae < @- _ og TEC : ~ 3 =| SCR Ay ar Sy. Yay a rs th, hide c : i os ee 7 a EF a, lay VEO - _) “eS A BA ee STERN F & Be AA re Ba D3 AWA mee Sf Ae << SAN oS ) ff oD tl (GE $F 3 aay ce y Fe Ve — (C1 a a a i> pf ; Pete ae Mm @ ¢ NON ~ 2 Nee JS EN ee 2 pO Ss 2 BE £ PO Oe, Sa SOA aR GO eS OS wp OS . COA: : =} Ook CR OG ROE AN < YR CB A R VBR SS <a 63 SAREE \\ BB BRN gy a Ne AN \\ Bk < Lo eo — so: $5 fo ke ee Gia h\ Vie ANN CERI BSS BASS Be \ va ee Pe Oe we A ie ON oe ao =) ¥ : oe, & ee ee Ee OR eS _ ) $s 2 ~~ - ||, he . | a <4 SS ee Y a. 4 $ eee » SOD CA — 6 ee BGR. Age SBA BC Ce SS J} <= 2 besos WM — a co ee << | oo — 3 — A ctiS Si itis A QArs LON — ~ ~ : ns a ‘ MOA SS a oe sence oe S ANOST DRASTIC ORDER SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE GOVERNMENT nperialism Closely lmitated--Laboring Classes Hardest Hit--T he Failure to Master Situation Followed by Collapse of Central Power. Sullen Obedience of Governmental Order with Demand for its Revocation. ; @ritieism from All Quarters. SEE EE SE LOREEN oe manufacturing enterprise with but few exceptions in all States east of (ho Missigsipp! River was ordered by tho govermment tonight to suspend operations for five days. “beginning Friday morning ag a drastle moasure for relloving tho fuel fanine. AL tho samg timo, as a further means of rollof, it was directed Unt, Industry and business gonorally, in eluding all normal activites that ro- quire hentod buildings, observe as a holiday overy Monday’ for tho noxt ton wooks. ‘This will close down ot Mondays not only factotios, but aa- loons, stores, oxcept for tho gale of Arugs and food, placos of amusement ang nearly all offico buildings, While {ho order doos not mention shipyards, {tds Known that thoy will bo permit: tod to continuo oporation as usual, although munition plants will bo closod. ‘The’ government's move camo on- Uroly without warning in an order fsauod by Iucl Administrator Gar- flota with tho approval of Prostdent Wilson--presuribing. stringont rostrle- ons governing tho distribution and Ugo of coal. It was decided upon hurriedly by tho Prostdent and gov- oramont heada ns a desporate remedy for the fudl crisis and tho ttansporta- tion tanglo In the Eastern. States. Evon munition plants aro not except: ed from tho closing-down order, OMlictals tontght would not discuss tho far-roaching effects tho action would havo on tho Industrial fabric, And questions as to how tho or ler wag to bo Intorpretod to meet spaclile probloma wont unanswered, WHO WILL BE suPPLIED WITH FUEL, UNDER RULP, ‘Tho order proseribes a proforentiat Mst of consumers in whoso intorest Mt was drawn, ‘Thoso users will got coal in tho following order: Railroads, housohold consumers, hospitals, charitablo Institutions and army and navy cantonmonts. Pubt'e utilities, talophono and tele: graph planta, Strictly government ontorptisos, ex. copting factories and plants working ©n_government contracts. Public buildings and necossary_gov- ornmont, Stato and muntelpal require: monts. Factories produe!ng parlshable foods and foods for immodiato consump. tlon, ' Announcomont of tho provistona of tho order waa made by Fuol Admin- atrator Garfeld after a White House conforenco, which was attended also by Socrearies Baker” and Daniels. Rarllor in the day, Dr Garfcla had sought tho views ‘of other officials, and it was sald tonight the unant mous opinion was that tho measure contemplated was necessary under tho clreumstancos, As first drawn and as approved at tho Whito Houso, the order called for tho closing of factories beginning to- morrow morning. ‘This was changed, upon consideration of tho confusion which would result when militons of workors went to thelr duties unawaro of tho Kovernment's step. Inclus'on of war industrios among those to which fuel will ho donied eangod somo surpriso, but fuel ofMtctals oxplainog that war plants have beon producing so much moto material than tho transportation systoms can handio that no serions offects will bo felt. War suppl'éy manufactured for oxport have moved to seaboard faster than ships can movo them. An oxception Is made in tho case of shipbu'lding plants heeauso of the groat need for vossdis to move sup- Piles already ready for shipment over: Boas, HERR'S NeW FURL oRDER BRIRFED TO SENTENCES ‘Tho text of tho ordor had not been completed at a Into hour, but an_ab- stract which wa said to cover all of Ita provisions, given out by the feul admintstration, follows: (1) Until further order of the United States fuol admintatrator, all Persons solling fuol in whatever ca- pacity shall glvo preferoneo to orders for necensary roquirqments, (a) Of ralironds, | \ (b) Of domestic consumers, hos- pitals, charitable instituttons and army and navy. cantonments. (c) Of public utilitles, (olephones: (Continued on Pago Flyo.) Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser slipped on the feo and fell, whilo on her way to sehool last ‘Tuesday. Bho has been confined to her homo over since. Mr. A. 8. Gill, manager of the Oak City Jubtico Singors and Mr. A. W. Rhuo, Raleigh, N, C. visited our offica. PYTHIAN INSTALLATION. Knights of Pythias and Courta of ‘Calantho Installation Hyerelses, Public installation of the officers of tho Lodges and Courts of Rich- mond aud vicinity will tal placo at tho Sharon Baptlat Church, cornor of Pirat and,. Ligh atroots,” Tuosday night, January 22, 1918, at 8:30 o'clock, AM membors with wear tho rogalin of the Ordor. ‘Tho public ts invited. ‘A GREAT ortpER, Grand Secrotary J. W, ‘Thompson ig too well known to ned an Intro- duetion here. To and the Grand Chiof havo built up one of tho oltlst organizations among colored people. We refer to the Stato Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughtors of Samaria, ‘The new policies of tnsur- anco and tho up-todato Endowment Department appeal to overy lover of organzations, Write to them for or ganization torms ang it you wish to Join an old, established organtzation that 1s ablo to meot its obligations and pay them, Join tho Good Samart- tang, G, P. Tiubbard, of Lynchburg, fs Grand Chiof and under his admin- istration the Order has prospered. Rov. Dr. J. 1. Jones has deon dangerously {11. Ho 1 roported to bo much improved. Mr. Jamos BH, Chick, of Mangohlek, Va. was in tho elty on business this wook. DR. BAILEY'S TRIBUTE. Chicago, January 11, 1918. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, The Wehmond Planet, Mechanics Savings Bank, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: At’ tho last meeting of the Virginia Soc’ety (F. F. V's.) 1 was asked to write you, congratilat- ing you on tho splendid offorts whch havo been put forth hy you in bygono yeara In holping to bring about tho #’tuation which was handed down in that sweeping decision mado by tho Supromo Court, Inst November in Weclaring Lou'avillo, Richmond, St. Louls and othor segregation ordin= ancos unconstitutional. Wo havo a Virginta Socloty in tho elty of Chicago, with’a momborship (mado up In tho last five months) of moro than seventy-five porsons, somo of whom havo boon away from Vir- s'nla almost fifty years, but yot havo never forgotten that splondid State and tho principles Ineuleated in them Whilo thore. Thoy havo boon reading and watch Ing your actions and tho actions of othor Virginians, and reallzo that no man, living or doad has dono moro to help bring about tho condition ro- forred to, than yourself and tho lato Hon, Mr. Cummings, of Balt'moro, Ma." Ho unfortunately, dl not live to reallzo his offorts for which ho has fought so hard, but you d'd, and we fool that you need to bo congratulated for tho samo. Wo bollovo in tho principle of a porson having their Howers wh'lo thoy aro living, Respoctfully yours, | M.'T. BAILBY, Corresponding Secretary, Virginia ‘Boolety. 4 EBENEZER YOUNG PEOPLE'S LWAGUR. ‘The meeting of tho Young Peoplo’s League took place at the bonozor Raptist Chureh, Sumlay evening, Jan- uaty 12, 1918 at fivo o'elock. A’ vory Intoresting: program was rendered by the following mombers of the Leaguo, Violln solo, Mr. Shor'dan Jackson; recitation, Miss ‘Bernotta Ropor;. in- strumental solo, Miss Hannah Giles: selection, ¥. P. 14. Chorus. Quota- Lions from tho Bible wero given by several of tho mombers of tho Toague. An Inspiring spooch was mado by Miss Sadio I. ‘Daniel, in which sho urged thoso young pooplo to continua thelr good work and not to feo! that thoy haye accomplishod overything. Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, tho foundor of Uuls organization, mado a tow ro: marks and told how sho had askot God to give hor a leailor for this or- ganization ard how God.anewered hor brayors and gavo her the young man, Mr. A. V. Norroll, Jr., who is wholly rosponsibio for tho wuccoss of the organization. ‘Tho Prosident of tho League ap- votnted Mr. Elmer Bookor, Chalr- man of tho Ushor Board. ‘Pho aub- Ject for discusaton noxt mooting Is, *Solf Control.” Tho following visitors wore Intro- duced’ by the Chairman of the Social Committoo: Miss Sadlo T. Dantol, Mr. M. A. Norrell, Mr. James Sholton, M. T.. Smith, M: V. Holmos, Miss Annic Coloman,’ Miss ‘Nona Royator, Miss Daisy Jordan, Mr. Goorge Lomax and Mr. John W. Mookins. ‘Thoro will he no mooting hoxt, Sun- day on account of Communion. Al young people aro urge to nitond Mos, meotinga «Como and bring friend. MARRIAGE NOTIOR, Mr. and Mrs, Goorgo Floming, Jr.. wish to announco tho marriage | of tholr daughtor, Miss Ellen L., to Mr. Elwood J. ‘Thornton. ‘Tho marriago coromony was porformed by Rov. A. D. Daly, pastor of tho Fifth Baptist Church, ‘on tho 7th of January, Rocoption will bo Tuosday ovoning, January 29th, from 7:30 to 10 P. M., at their residenco 1603 ‘Taylor Strest. All friondg Invited; no cards, REV. DR. BURRELL, HONORED Rev. 8. CG." Burrell, D. D. has boon tendered a position by tho Na- onal War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of tho Un'ted States In rocogn’tion of IMs burning zoal and meritorious ser vicos. ‘They have offered him a po- sition at one of the Army Canton- ments. OAK OFTY SINGERS AT FIPTH STREET TUESDAY ‘Tho Oak City Jubileo Singors will sing at tho Fitth Stroot Baptist Churen, Tuosday, January 22, from 8 to 10. This ts’, quartetto of sing- ors and reciters of raro ability. ‘Thoy can s'ng tho Nogro motodies to ploaso any audience. ‘Tho audtoneo ty not only entertained and Inspired , but havo tho pr'vilogo of studying: tho charactor of Nogro lifo in tho songs. ‘Tho Calondar Socloty, Mrs. 'T. J. King, Prestdont. ¥. W. 0. A, NOTHS, A sacrod concort will be given un- dor tho auspieos of tho Y. W. C. A. At tho Third Street Mothodist Church Sunday, January 20, at 4 P.M, ‘Tho public is invited. ‘Dho Uttlo folks of tho Rainbow Cirelo aro taking groat pride in tholr Rod Croas work. Thoy aro making towols now and haye sent in ono lot. Crochet classes will not be hold during the sovore weather. A notice will be given when they resume, IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES. At & recont mooting of Richmond District it was roported by tho officers of tho Supreme Lodgo of the Natlonal Meal sBenofit Soctoty Teorporated that tho year 1917 was by far the most snecosatul of any seo It was organized. ‘Tho two now lodges rocontly or- Fantzed in the elty speaks well for the doputy Mr. ‘T. L. Bovorly and his asxociates. Mrs. Rosa Thompson is back from ‘Tido-water. Sho will bo In tho city for a fow weoks, and will aponk at Now Baptist Church on tho Stat, Sunbeam Lodge, No. 7 gavo an Ideal Soclal a few daya ago, which Was groatly onfoyed by doth mom- bors and friends. — lofreshmonts Woro sorved anda splonilld program was rondered. Mrs. 1. B. Charity, Supromo Secretary, who fe also Coun- sollor of the Lodge, mado a timely address, Mrs. M. S. Payno, Assist- ant Supromo Socrotary, $n also See- rotary. of this Lodgo 4d) was Mt trogs of Coromontos. Progressive Lodge, No. 12 had a dolighttal mooting a tow nights ago at which ttmo officora for tho onsn- ing torm woro elected, ator wh'ch rofreshmenta wero servo iy abumd- anco. ‘Tho Ydoal Nursory Board of Rich- mond also had q aptondld mooting tho first ‘Thursday aftornoon, whon tho officers for tho next. term word olectod. ‘Tho Supromy Master A. W. Holmes was present accompanied by tho District Doputy. ‘Thoy dolightod ‘tho mombors with tholr very on- ‘couraging romarks, | Suporlor Lodgo, No. 45 Initiated soveral mombors at a szocial mocting hold and elected ofcora. ‘Tho clos: Ing foatnro waa a recoption. Al presont onjoyed tho ovening vory much, Mrs. Fannio V. Robinson, the Counsolor is much pleased over thts affair | mov. W. L. Andorson, of Beavor |Dam, ‘Va., Vico Supromo Master o} tho Ordor, was In tho elty Inst wool ‘on businoss, Mrs, TateInda J. Cartor, of Gor Allen, Va. called ‘at tho ofico last [Wook. Mra, Cartor Is Supromo Past Mistress and one of tho organizers having been with the Order alneg it origin, Mr. A, W. Holmes, Supromo Maa tor has “Just roturned from Wash |Inston, D. C.. a fow daya ago whore ho attended to funeral of Mrs, Ettd F, Stockton, daughter of Mrs. S M. Stockton, tho Supremo Mistros: of tho Ordor, ‘Twilight Lodge, No. 1 will holit « Rotter Acquaintanco Social on ‘Tues day night, January 22, and will on tertaln thelr friends.’ Mr, Josep! Charity, Presiding Master, 19 ‘Chair man of tho committoo, Mrs, Wmils M, Ewell has chargo of the program | ‘Thorg will bo a grand union In stallation ‘of OMlcors of tho var‘ou: Lodgos of Richmond District at Nov Rapt'st Church, ‘Thursday night January 31, 1978, at olght o'clock Mombors of' tho Ordor aro ronuteste: to bo prosont. Encouraging roport: jconcorning the work will bo made DANVILLE CHAUFFTURS ELECT OFFICERS. ‘Tho Danvillo Chauffours’ Association met Monday n'ght and olected ofM- cora for tho yoar of 1918. ‘Tho fol- lowing officors wero olocteil: President, Clareneo T. Clark; Viee- Proaldont, T.. CG. Willamson: ‘Seere- tary, John IT. Puller; Assistant Soc- rotary, J. Frank Jordan; Troasuror, Georgo W. Chaney; Chapla'n, Wil- Mam Thomas; Assistant Chaplain, John L. Johnson; Sergeant-at-Arms, Honry D. Lites; Deputy Sorgeant, Hu- geno Shorrill. ‘Tho Association closed a vory suc- constul yoar’s work. ‘Tho Sergeant- at-Arms roportod no sicknoss or doath during 1917, nolther was any mom- ber drafted. Arrangoments wore mado to prosont oach momber who might be drafted with a check for spend'ng change, on the day of his doparturo for camp. ‘Thi Association Wosires to hear from all Chauffours’ organizations throughout the State, THE NEGRO WAR AIMS PLAINLY STATED ‘The year ninotoon hundred and sev enteen leaves a record that wo cannot well forget. Tho Hghts and shadows are markod ant abiding. Death has claimed many of our good frionda, among others Sonator Foraker, Frank B. Sanborn, H. L. Morehouse, Hollis ark Frlawetl; our own Bishop, Wal- ters, John FB. Dush, M. W. Gilbert, and B, H. Hudson. Wo thank God {gr thelr, Iavors and “wo trust Him. ior (holr reward, ‘The Atlanta firo, Bast St. Jouls and Houston baths in’ blood and shame the alnking of ‘ninotoon and seventeen, But thank God tho other sido of tho shiold fs more beau Utut to look upon. During ninoteen ‘and soventeon 500 of our young people have graduated from college and 3,000. from. high school. In tho stato of New York 76, 000 colored women havo been given tho ballot a Negro has boon sont to tho New York Stato logistature, and another put on the Board of Eaten: ton of Now York City. Wo havo nearly 1,000 dlack army officers and Emmott ‘Scott advisor to the Socre- tary of Wart But beat of all, perhaps fw tho segregation decision’ handed flown recently hy tho Supreme Court of the United States which declares Mt unconstitutional to sogregate cit zens in residential districts based on Face, color, or previous condition of servitude, With theso Kod things to look up on, we faco tho year nineteen and oighteon with groater fatth in our country and with renewed hopo in the ultimate triumph of justice, {but with all theso things and moro to reflect upon, the thought. upper. most In our minds as tho Now Yoat dawns t9 tho Groat World War and what will como of It, Wo grew Impn- {lent with the white people recently hecauso wo thought they wore not Kolng to let us tako part In tis war, but wo found Inter that thoy wore only giving us a chanco to gathor out crops and wind up our business be. fore they callod our boys to training camps. “yao OTe Bind to fight our country’s battles. We beat no malice for the Wrongs wo havo suffered, and we want our Chief Bxocutive to know that although wo aro gathered in’ his Toar ten million strong, with offend. ed Mexieo at our back’ and German conspiratora in our midst, we Will hover connvive with our country's foos nor lift a troachorous hand. O1 tho contrary we shall fight aldo” by sido with our falrer comrades it tho very front Iino trenches—wher¢ during tho moment of our country’s peril, whito soldfor and binck soldt er—with no thought save that of our sacred Homo and common country. All wash out all ractal antmostty in the blood of our herote qead. Wo could not do otherwise, for {team Court Sauaro in Boston, whore Crispus Attucks charged tho: Br'tist crown on through Wagnor and. Wort Pillow to tho block houses of San Juan Hi, and even tothe. recont Mexican “death trap at Carrizal “where some ono blundered” and. the part of the brave black soldier was but to do and d'o, wo havo shown a strong and uniform patriotism, which must “in time win tho honest and eaual protection of tho ting wo have lod to save. Tt must bo 80, loner Tight ta right, alnco Gog ts God, And r'ght the day will win; To goubt would he distoyaity, ‘To falter would bo sin.” | ‘Tho leading nations ongaged in this war stato tholr war ams. from trae to timo. England. Russ'a, Gor yMany, tho Unitod Statos—all’ have “stated thelr alma, But each of these {countries fy but a Inrger group com {Posed of smatier industrial, polftl- cal. or racial groups, which in turn have thelr own soparato and distinet war alms, whieh co far as have been revealed have not been entirely out of harmony with (he governmontst under which they are fighting, Eng land would restore Belglum to tie Belgians, and Irctand would help her do it, but demands tn return Home Rulo for tho Irish. Russie wants tee- {reo seaport and Miniand would help hor get it, but expects a Scot-free Finland in “return, Our own govern: ment would make ‘the world safe for democracy, and tho Negro fy with tt to tho man,—but we would first have democracy ‘safe in Alabama. Some of tho smaller groups in this country havo already exacted of tho government: their pound of flesh. Capital has done tt by boosting pric- ex and labor has qono It by fore!ng up wages. Tut tho Negro ts far too. pe- trlotle to embarrass his governmont in tho t!mo of the nation’s peril by makings any demands whatovor, and Yet our ivilow-cltizons must expect Ud, ng tho. only distineity proseriboat group ii the body-politic, to look for ward to cortain long sought, benefits Ag a result of thls great conflict In which wo aro freely comingling our Blood wlth that, of our countrymen and our country’s alllos. We feel Jus- ified, therefore, in stating our war alms” and we have reason to hope that they will ono day bo realized. Aim number one, In tho first place we want a chanco to work, ‘The Ne- gro hopes that when he returns from Franco with missing leg, blinded eyo and empty sleove, he will not be do- nied “tho opportunity to earn his broad by the sweat of his brow in any occupation whatever, on account of raco, color, oF provious condition of sorvitndo! “And this aim doos nob apply to mechanical trades only. Tn ts country which clamors for World democracy, white man of whatever nationality or allegianes has open to im fully ono hundred Unes‘of employment to the Negro's fone. And yet both salute tho samo fing and endeavor to dodge tho same tax collector. ‘This unpatriotic prac- Uco has put more Germans and Aus trians into positfons of trust and ro sponsib'llty in this country than the government can find and. weed out in tho whole course of the war. A fow days ago a prominent Nogro was engaged in raising a public sub scription to pay for ‘Testaments to bo Presented to thé colored drafted mon of his town and when ho ap. Proached a cordain white business; man, whoso namo indicates his nat fonaitty, he was met with tho re. mark, “Professor, T won't do @ blam- ed thing to beat Germany.” Who knows but what our prosont failure to havo our army in Franco and our {raining camps at homo properly sup: pifed with artillery, ammuniton, guns cloties, cte,, 18 not duo to the pros eneo of men somowhere who “won't do a blamed thing to beat Germany.” And yet Negroes are not wantod. tn the navy. T have heard it sald that Somo of tho best gunners in our navy today aro mon of forlgn birth or parentage, and that because of this fact thera ts some misgiving as to tho direction “in which tho guns would be aimed In caso of a naval on Kngemont with Gormany, But it the samo guns wore manned by Amerlean Nogroos, there would bo absolutely no question as to tho direction fn which they would bo pointec | Wo hopo that after tho war there will bo not only Negro cooks and walters aboard our fighting — ships but Negro mates and gunners, too } Suroly a raco whleh is so willing to fight for Its country should bo glvon every opportunity to work for ite country. Aim ‘number two. In the second placo tho Negro hopes that the black war orphans of Alabama will have hotter edueattonal facilities than thelr fathers had. Tam told that fully forty por cont of tho black drat ed mon at Camp Dodgo can nelther road nor writo, ‘This Is certainly no wonier when wo examina tho vory Inadoquato public school aystem whict has afforded their only chaneo for learning. As I watched hundreds o theso “untettored —plowmon trudge forth to camp, I could not help think Ing how uttorly Impossible {t fa for MENT > Failure to er. ion. sibilities with onohalf slave and tho other free; one-half up and the ethor down; oWlehalt educated ang tho other’ ignorant. Kdueation is tha bulwark “of Mberty aud ignorance te fs sure destruction, — Russa shews (hat. and unless a more honest effort fs made to educato the Nogro this country will surely find st ont. ‘There aro only four pubilo high schools for Negroes in the bm 99 mato of Alabama, and there 18 ho serious public effort anywhes® to (Continued en Pago Bight.) GHP RIGHT WITH YOUR BOARD. ) REGISTERWD = MEINT Failure to Receive Questionatne Will Not Serve As An Exense, adit of, tho Tent Donrds of tha alty have completed tho sending of tho questiona‘res to tho rogisterod mi ‘Avrerent number hive ‘bau ot wpa for varlous reasons. Many mon have changed tholr rosidences and failed fo notify the boards. A penalty Is attached to the failura of any man not having his quésfonatre Alled ont. If you havo not recotved your pa- pors, notify tho board at once as all must be filled out and roturned by next weok. If you aro in doubt ax to your status, go to tho Dives’ or Grays" Armory anit roport. Chairman Charles W. Simo, of the Fitth District can be found’ ab tho Blues’ Armory, Sixth and Marsholt atreote. In Memory. In sad_but loving romemberanoe of our dear mother, Lirzio Greanhill, who doparted this lif ono year axe January 17, 1917, at Blackstexe, Va. ‘Phe paing of death are past Labor and sorrow conse, And life's warfare closed ‘at last, Her soul {s found in posca, Her Loving Children. in Memoriam. In loving romombranes ef our loved onos— David Winston, led Soptonabor 20, 1913. Albert Hooper, @fod January 13, 1914. Four years in Soptembas Iast, and threo months ago Sinco with tho angots, Davia, thou hast flown, Dear is the gravo wheroin he Hea, Under tho sod whore ho poaootytly sleeps. —Mothor, Stators and Brothor, Tho month of January one more 18 hero, To ue the saddost of all the yoar. Four yoars havo past, our heart's atlil sor. ‘Though cast down wo're not for saken, Though ‘afflicted, not atone; Tho loss is gront, that wo sustain But in Heaven wo hopo to meot again, God has given—God has taken, Not ours, Thy will bo dono. —Wito and Childron. In Bfomoriam, In sad, but loving romembrance of my dear husband, Willlam Fropking who departed this lifo one year ago today, January 19, 1917: Ho sleops bonoath tho gray, cold, shady oarth. Tho tomb of solemn clay, His footsteps where I hear mo moro, His feo T cannot. 800. ‘His wifo, SARAH O. HOPKINS Mr. Carter Bray, of Poakes, Va. was in the clty this week and ¢alfed nw te a TS leo AT THE NATIONS METROPOLIS Goines, Formerly of _ Tuskexeo, Takes ‘Up Here—Urban League ‘To Hold Mid-year Conference--Patrl- olic Security League Formed, (Allen's National News Bureau.) Among the strong forces In tho ‘A.M. E. Chureh, and a clergyman of whieh that connection may well point, with pride, Is the Rey. W. Spencer Carpenter, ‘the pastor of the Hridgo Street A.'M_B. Charen ti Brooklyn. He has long beon regarded as ono of tho most dependable mgn of the cot- nection, and has made a fine record in tho pastorate and as & public man, Your correspondent covering his rounds and in keeping with his pol- fey of interviewing the men of the racy on the firing lino, called on. tho Rey, Carpenter, recently, and from {ho start got a direct insight into tho character of the mon, Ho hates shams, but Is a stiekler for merit. and ability, Ho refused (0 allow your correspondent to greet him as Doctor, and gave an ineldent where the uso ‘of Doctor In many cases was unmer- ited. Rey. Carpenter comes to the Bridge Streot Church from the Alten ‘Templo A.M. B, Chureh in Philadelphia, where he remained for elght years, and whero he did telling service, While at this church he doubled tho membership, repaired the property, and made the church one of the most noted centers in tho city. He made tho church one of the greatost of the outposts of the connection, and won the highest praise from tho bishops of tho church. “Already sinco hls coming to the Bridge Street Chureh itis taking on new Ifo, and gcoms that he will repeat his former Tocord {n Philadelphia. Ho is intro ducing several new features that will make for the enlargement of the work and add to his prestigo as pas: tor, Ilig sermons which take high round ara attracting wido attention ti only at the chureh but through: out the elty, In fact, it was the stir that these sermons were creating that caused your correspondent to seck an interview from this noted man. Roy. Carpenter has had a varied experience and was reared In Cam: bridge, Mass. whero ho learned the printer's trade, and was for many yoara a printer at tha University Press at Cambridge. While here he studied under professors from Har. yard University and fitted himself for the ministry. In 1906 ho was converted under the Rev. Dr. Ram. son and that Mmeldent. marked turn. "ing point in his career, His first pas torate Was In that city after whieh ho was sent to Philadetphin, Prior to bis entering the ministry he served with distinction in tho Span ish-American war and roso to the rank of a captain, He is one of the most prominont of the Spanish-American War soldiers, and hag the distinction of boing elected Chaplain of the Penn. sylvania encampment which iy made exclusively of Caucasians, Ho is a noted figure at all of the eneamp- ments, Ie {8 also prominent in fra- ternal elretes and stands high in this direction, Rev. Carpenter ts a man of fine attainments and culture. ‘This was readily geen by the well oauipped Ubrary In his hone, Ho ts the typo 57 % man to Inspire confidence, and his coming to the Bridgo Street Church will mark a new epoch in its history. Ho is in short a fino clergy- anan and race man who Is Uncompro- miising and fonrless, One of the new workers of The Urban Izague of this city, which ts a splend' addition to its office stale, 4s John Goines, who was formerly secretary to Prof, Jesso 0. ‘Thomas of The Voorhees Industrial at Den- Mark, and clerk at tho ‘Tuskageo In- stitute. He will be known ax Office Secretary, and will have charge of tho detail work of the Jeague. Ho comes to his new post with fine ree: ommendations and in the many exact: ing positions that he hag held he drought to ther the best and highost service, After he graduated from the high schools in Indiana, he entered ‘Tuskegee, from which ho graduated, and whore he served as assistant eashior In the purchasing department. It was while working here that he agtracted the attention of the faculty, and opened up finer possibilities for him. He later was appointed to the Interlor department and served for two years in this post. He then went to the Voorhees School. Mr. Goines is one of the Dest equipped office workers of the race, and has a remarkable know!- edge of dotall work. He is a prot. cient accountant and his coming to this elty will mean much tp the race. Whilo at Tuskegeo ho rose to the rank of one of thé Cadet captains, and was known as one cf the most proficient school officers at ‘Tuskegee. Ho has a largo experience and Js well fited for the work that he has como to this city to do. PATRIOTIC SECURITY LEAGUE FORMED. Whel Rey RM Telten cha mactem ‘The Rov. R, M. Bolden, tho pastor of tho First En.manuel’ Church of this city, has organized a branch of tho Patriotic Security League, which wil have for its aim tho educating of the public relative to the duties of citizenship ang other matters of a elvie nature. ‘The organtzatton will have both men and women as mem- bars, and one of the features of tho work will be the publle forum where Prominent men and womon of both raves will talk along elvie lings. ‘the Movement, which Is a progressive one, As tho first to be launched for the Doneht of the race, In this country, and marks an advanco step in tha lve Nifo of to race. Already an edueational campaign has been map- ‘ped out that will prove to bo of great Interest to tho development. of the race, especially women, who have re. contly become enfranchisod, Perma. ent headquarters wilt be established AL 10% West 180th Stéeet, where men and women of tho raco throughout {ho country are urged to write for information and to securo teraturs. ‘Tho officers of Mho league aro: Prest- dent, Rev. R. M, Bolden; viceprest- dent, Stephen Juliett; secretary, Wil- Mam ‘Townsend; finanetal secretary, Miss Rosa H. Harper; and treasurer C. 11 Sim. Rey, Boldes, who is the moving spirit in the league, has long heon foremost in tho activities per (aining to the cfyie advancement of {he raco here, Several years ago he TaN as A congressman from this dis. trict and struck the first blow for a larger civic freedom, URBAN . LEAGUE ‘TO HOLD | CONFDRENCE. Tho National League on Urban’ Comtitions Among Negroos will hold its annual mid-year conferones in (us city on January 29, 30 ang 31, And during the threo days conference vital matters pertaining to the work of the organization and of tho eco: homic and Industrial life of the Negro Will bo discusserl, “Director Jones an- hounces a splendid program ‘that will cover a wide scope and wilt give an fdoa of what this organization 1 do- ing for ho adjustmont of conditions affecting thy two races. Delegates aro expected from every section of tho country and the conference will doubtless prove to be of great inter- est to thoso Interested in the work,. ‘Thosd who will attond tho conference will have an opportunity to hear thig organization Is mecting the Negro migration problem, what it ts doing to adjust tho relationship of the races, how it is traming young men and women for careers as social workers, and other big things that the organt- zation Is doing. ‘The Urban Lease fs one of the most potent. movements Uhat Nas ever been launched in this country, and fs opening a new field for well qualified and ambitious young men and women of the race CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. BERRYVIELE LODGE INSTALLS TTS OFFICERS, Berryvillo, Va., January 9.—Ber- ryville Lodge, No, 213, Knights. of Pythias installed its officers for the onsuing term at Its regular meoting, January 8. ‘Tho work: was per- formed by District Deputy Grand Chancellor, Sir Thomas H. Byrd. ‘The new officers installed wore: Chancellor Commander, Sir 35 Ivos- tor 8. Spriggs; Vieo-Charvollor, Sir W. L, Storrs; 'Prolate, Sir Marshall Phillips; Master of Work, Sir Ste- phen Green; Keoper_of Records and Seal, Sir Horace C. Dixon; Master of Finance, Sir Jack L. Davis; Master of Exchequer, Sir William ‘Thomas; Master-at-Arms, Sir Calvin Hill; Int nor Guard, Sir David Dolman; Outer Guard, Sir Randall Pago: ’ Grand Ropresentativo, Sir Paul Williams, ‘Tho mombors of Borryvillo Lodge havo been hustling. ‘They are always on the alort and ready and willing to do anything to further tho cause of Pythlanism. During the past torm our membership has increased very favorably, We are happy to report that wo have not. had a suspension or Weath and wo look forward with tho hope and Inspiration to the New Year, trusting that It may bo a snccosstul one. Wo hereby desire to express our most profound appreciation for the very clear and conelse decistons ren- dered us by our District Deputy Grand Chancollor, Sir ‘Thomas H. Byrd. Long may we be favored with his wise and Just counsel on. tho laws and the rules of our beloved Order. Sir Jack b. Davis, M, of I, FARMVILLE NEWS. * Farmvillo, Va., January 14,—On Sunday the weather was vory-bad for walking, but a number were out to hear Rev. J. If, Wiley, pastor of the First Baptist Chureh and Rev. J. R. Augustus, pastor of the A. M. I. Chureh. In the afternoon at 3:30 o clock there was hold indeod a very inter- costing meeting of tho Reid Cross Chapter, of wh'eh Mrs, Martha Halr- ston is Chatrman. Somo very inter- osting and encouraging remarks were mado by Rey, Wiley, Roy. Augustus and Mrs. Augustus. | ‘This grand so- ciety Is doing a great and good work and it is appealing for moro mem- bers to join to help suffering hu- manity. Fach Thursday afternoon at. the residonce of Mrs. ‘Thomas. Jeffries, Main street, Dr, Bryden, of the State Normal ®ehool, teaches a class in Red Cross nursing. A cord’al invl- tation is extended to all who would like to take up the course. Mrs. Nannio Bland, of Bly street, is on the sick list. "We hope sho WIL soon bo up again, Owing to the weather which has eaused all tho water pipes to bo fro- zen tho public school number 2 was obliged to close up for the weok. HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. | Switzerland is a noutral country, but it t@ none the less enduring the usual food shortage provailing in war ‘stricken Guropo. 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First St.—Bhop in Roar, Phoue, Randolph Baise Special Attention Paid te the ‘Taking of Contracts for Balding of Any Kind of Architectare, Job Work A Mpectalty, ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Direstor FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073, ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 1 | %& | IT REALLY HAPPENED! rsa A MODERN WISE VIRGIN? upper window anc ——_ they wore only ru When it camo to a “show down,” that was in tho | five of the Virgins wore found to be would havo to g wiso and flye proved to bo foolish, come again anoth Tho foolish quintet woro designated lar mood sho a in tho stupid class bocanso thoy did your firo with you not havo a sufiicient supply of ofl departed, but in on hand at the crucial moment. Our was back with a young frlomd who 1s rosponalbio for IN IIS HAND. this happening had his o!) “on tho post, “Mr. Frog) Job” and proved himsolf to bo among did rido; With a tho wiso. It was On One of thoso his side’—but M ‘Pitter cold Sunday nights that this date now, “It Mr. “Wise Young Lochinvar” fauntered ing on thoso col forth to visit the “Lady Supremo,” havo an oll atoy Dut to ‘his great disappointment the his rights.” ‘Th, Mother shoved her head out of the ceeded in weolng | FEMALE EMBALMER MADAME LUCIE CHRESTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scett claims the honor of being the only Negro wo- man in the State of Virginia-—hold- ing a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United Sures embalming and conducting funerals, She ranks with the best in. her piofession. She is prominent in fraterual or- ganizations, namely, Courts cf Ca- lanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, LO. of Good Samaritans, Honsehoil of Ruth, ‘Tents, Sons and Dawyhters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethie- hem and Ideal Kenetit Society. Your patronage and isilience will be greatly appreciated. Pease remember that she ig always ut your service, ay Reliable serviee at Moderate Rates. Orrics $000 P Street, Fhone, Mac 4337 Rusipgsca tory St. james Sr, Madison 6619 HAVES YOUR HARNESS REPAMEN ar 17 18 NORTH 18th st, Phone, Mad. 8935, We make and repair anything in Harness line, Suit-eases, Lonther Bage Automobile Cushions, ete. Wo carry ® full Ine of Harness, Witps, Robos, Hits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, iarness Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, ete. Wo mako 4 Specialty of Hand-mado Harness, Our motto Is to SATISFY YOU. Your Patronage will be appreciated, Stop in and let us asrve you. Ail work Buaranteed. S.C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND Mounme WARBROOM 8 MAST rmDErAL serup RICHMOND, - vinamta upper window and notified him that they woro only running ono fire and that was in the bed room; that ho wouht havo to go back home and como again anothor day. In a jocu- lar mood sho added—"And bring your flro with you."” ‘The young man dopartod, but ine short while hej was back with a lighted OIL STO" IN HIS HAND. According to the} post, “Mr. Frog went a’courting, hh did rido; With a gun and pistol by Nis side"—but Mr. Frog ts out dats now, “If Mr. Frog goes a’eou ing on thoso cold nights, he mi havo an oil stovo, or he ean’t his rights.” ‘Tho young man ceeded in seoing his Lady-love, | @ j JEWELS THE NEGRO IS SOUHH'S ONLY SALVATION Dr. Chamberlain Pays His 'Respects' to the South—Waras Others While confined in the Henrico jail, awaiting trial on the charge of murdering his brother in Goochland, he took occasion to write the editor of the Stratford, In., Courier, in which he warned his fellow-Iowans against the South almost as fervently as Dives would have had his brethren in the earth warned when he waked up in "No Man's Land." Dr Chamberlain regretted the day he came South, he told the editor and asked him to sound a note of warning. His letter was printed on a copy of the Des Moines Register, which reached Richmond today, and is as follows: "I promised you when I saw you last to let you know what discoveries I had made along the line of agriculture here. After study of every phase of conditions here I find that on the majority of farms the only things necessary are under drainage to cause the rainfall to pass through the ground instead of flowing off from the surface and plenty of manure—such as stable manure and clover. "There was grown on my place, which is an old worn-out farm, corn, onions, potatoes, beans, peas, tomatoes, as nice as I ever grew in Iowa. But this was not done without plenty of manure. Lime seems beneficial to the soil for the clovers. "But the great need, the pressing need of the country is civilization of the people, especially in the rural districts. ROADS BAD. "In the county of Goochland I have seen but twelve miles of road that has the appearance of ever having been worked further than to put some sort of bridges across the streams and gulleys and there are not one-fourth enough of even these. "But, Mr. Enterprising Northerner, pray do not make the mistake that I have done, of coming down here to improve the conditions here. The people here are more or less indolent and shiftless, resourceless and extremely jealous, and envious of the Northern people, call them d—— Yankees and lay to take foul advantages of them while they work. Many have tried and I cannot find the man who has been able to stay and prosper among them. They are a people who make little of improvement. The county seat of this county, Goochland, has about fifty inhabitants and the county was organized when Lafayette was on earth. The courthouse consists of two rooms, one with a board floor, the other is paved with brick, and no seats in it worthy of being called a seat. KISS BIBLE "In the courts when the oath is taken they still kiss the Bible. Each person taking an oath is required to do this. Syphilitics kiss it and the young blooming maiden, if she need to take oath, must kiss where he did and take her chance of that loathsome disease. "And justice—justice here is a farce. Once in prison you must expect always to be a prisoner unless perchance you are of such a nature they can make no use of you. The sheriff whips prisoners here if they displease him or if he happens to be drunk and feels like working out his gall on some one. "It has not been my lot while here to have that attempted with me. If it were attempted, the editor can guess what would happen. "The Negro has practically no rights here. But he is here and the only salvation for this part is to let him take the country as they breed very rapidly and are more thrifty than the whites of the old breed and in another fifty years will crowd them out. Then the Negro will come to his own rights, but not until then. "I will say again, do not make the mistake of investing in the South. You will rue it if you do. "They advertise to get you here and once your money is invested you are sure to be done unless you are fortunate enough to shift your burden on other shoulders. "Other papers please copy. "A. W. CHAMBERLAIN, M. D." Y M C A NOTES The cold weather last Sunday made the boys and men work but the harder. At 9:30 A. M. Committeeman James Dunn conducted the meeting for the workers at the Y. M. C. A. building. A good one. We were glad to welcome basket ball team from Howard University on her way back to Washington, D. C. Every man was a live wire. Come again, follows. At 10 A. M. the meetings in the city jail were conducted by Committeeman D. T. Young. The inmates of the city home were a happy bunch (10 A. M.) because of the meeting conducted by Committeeman Dunn. At 4 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A., Director B. L. Allen conducted the meeting for the boys, and the hour was one of the best. A great evangelistic meeting (3:30 P. M.) at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Dr. T. J. King, the pastor, was at his best, and every man was well paid for coming out. Subject: "God's Call for a Man to Build a Hedge and Guard the Gap." Prof. Joseph Matthews sang from his soul. One man was found and lead to the decision of joining the church. The brotherhood of the church, under the directions of Dr. H. L. Harris, Sr., joined us in this great meeting and helped us in every way to make the meeting a success. My friend, d'd you know that you and your friend are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School lesson today (5 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. building? Be on time! Conde! Mothers, send your boys to the great meeting for boys (4 P. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. building. Help us. On to the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, every man of Richmond, (3:30 P. M.), great evangelistic meeting! The church and the Y. M. C. A. A. Rev. R. A. Jackson, a speaker from the shoulder, pastor of the St. Philip's E. Church. Subject: "Our Duties of Life." Prof. S. C. Jackson will sing for this hour to the notch. The Orchestra of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church Sunday School will help to make this a great winning meeting for men. Be a committee. Men, be on time Sunday, ready for hard work and the other man. A great mass meeting for workers (9:30 A. M.) at the Y. M. C. A. building. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO LETTER. Last week was a week of prayer at the A. M. E. Church. The second quarterly conference was held Wednesday evening at the A. M. E. Church. Reports were fine; very impressive. Our pastor, Rev. Charles W. Greene, was in Flushing Thursday to hold quarterly conference. Mr. G. S. Washing is reported to be better. Mr. James Harris, who had been confined to his home, is able to be out again. Mr. John H. Younger, of Washington, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Younger. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hawkins visited in Wheeling Tuesday. The many friends of Mr. M. S. Price are worried over his condition. He is not getting along as well as they would like. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Price and children. Mr. Patrick Robinson left Monday for Indianapolis as a delegate for the Clarkson Coal Company. Mrs. Catherine Myers, who has been very ill, is better. Miss Rachel Hole sustained a sprained ankle while coasting Thursday evening. Send or hand all local news to the St. Clairsville representative of this paper, Mrs. Bertha Harris. Order it from her and keep up with the race news, published every week. AGENTS. HOT SPRINGS, VA. W. R. Watkins. ABINGDON, VA. W. H. Gray, 307 Valley Street. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Chauncey L. Christian, 267 W. Main Street. DETROIT, MICH. Chas. T. Herndon, 285 Antoine St. PITTSBURG, PA. J. C. Betts, 2617 Penn Ave. Mrs. L. Greenwood, 1804 Wylie Ave. L. H. 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NORTH YAKIMA, WASH. J. D. Hall, 412 S. 1st St. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Arthur A. Williams, 124 N. Maryland Ave. H. Kravitz, 1702 Arctic Ave. CAMDEN, N. J. Rev. C. H. Harmon, 139 Mt. Vernon Street. New Jersey Observer Co., 271 Bank Street. LONG BRANCH, N. J. Jesse W. Shreaves, 99 Lippincott Avenue. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. Mrs. L. V. Mebane, Box 705. DAYTON, OHIO. Wm. Parker, 1831 Germantown St. PETERSBURG, VA. Charlie P. Royal, Jr., 108 South Avenue. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. Mrs. Emma Van Patten, P. O. Box 1776. PHILADELPHIA, PA. E. P. Mackens, 1116 Pine St. J. A. Stokes, 1411 Fitzwater St. Kerber City Adv. Co., 1221 Pine Street Street. Mrs. M. B. Patchel, 532 S. 15th St. Watson Handon, 940 N. 13th St. BOSTON, MASS. Mrs. M. E. Gunn, 657 Shawmut Avenue. PROVIDENCE, R. I. Douglas A. A. P. A., care of R. Purnell. STAUNTON, VA. J. H. Allen, 120 S. Augusta St. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. J. C. Allen, 2107 Marshall Ave. Ned McKlever, 728 21st St. FLORENCE, S. C. E. B. Webster. CHICAGO, ILL. W. Gaughan, 2626 State St. LAKELAND, FLA. A. D. Devoe. RONCHEVERTE, W. VA. Oliver M. Green, L. B. 563. BIRD'S NEST, VA. H. A. Treherne. HARTFORD, CONN. E. L. Vaughan, 1 Martin St. Corn stays at home, but it plays a great part in the war. It is our first food line for defense. DINWIDDIE Normal & Industrial School Dinwiddie, Virginia Fall Term Opens October COURSES OF STUDY--Grammar School, N. Stenography, Music, Domestic Science, Sewing, H. Stock Raising, Blacksmithing, Agri- GRADUATES Got State Certificates to Teach With Fine Table Board, Comfortable Room Faculty Unsurpassed, Thorough Good Discipline. Board and Room f $9 per Month For Further Information. Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. Opens October STUDY—Grammar School, New Homestead Science, Sewing, Hairraising, Blacksmithing, Agriculture. Certificates to Teach With. Comfortable Room. Insurpassed, Thorough. Board and Room Fees $9 per Month. Further Information. A.E. Woodyard, A. L. J. B. Manufactured Medics TO CURE ALL DISEASES 220 W. Brick PHONE RAIL DO YOU LOVE it? If so, call and see L. J. B. of Pure Herb Medicine. My Medicines will cure matter what your disease may be, and restore your drowsy people, the best hope, have testified that I implained in the world. I use leaves, seed, berries, flowers and thousands that the most and Europe have given up. Medicines cure the following: Stricture, Piles in any congestion, Constipation, Rash, Kind, Colds, Bronchial Tissue, its worst form without it on face and body, Digestive Medicines cure any disounded. Medicines sent to L. J. HAYDEN, 220 W. 4903 NIGHT PHONE MY BURIAL CARE DIRECTORS AND MEDICINES for Meetings and Office and Wareroom STREET, RICHMOND; W. A. Price, Treas.; N. ACE, 212 EAST 10TH DIRECTOR, EMBERLIVERYMAN Most filled at short notice, treated for meetings and with all necessary conveniences for hire at reasonable rates, Buggies, etc. Keep fine funeral supplies. Day and Night—Man and Dog. AD. 577 (Residence next door) For you the Latest and Most accurate than you can obtain to Children. We will You Prices on Exterior View Work. COPYING FROM OLD PRESS. O. BROWN, 100 D STREET Fall Term Opens October 3, 1917 Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. B., Dinwiddie, Va. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO CURE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE. 220 W. Broad, Richmond If so, call and call L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines, 220 W. Broad Street. My Medicines will cure you, or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Hundreds of people, the best and leading once in the United States and Europe, have testified derful healers of all complaints in the barke, gum, balsams, leaves, seed, bines. They have oured thousands the physicians in America and Europe have no cure for them. My Medicines cure Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Pile Throat, Dyspapia, Indigestion, Cons Paing and Aches of any kind, Colds, Miteching Sensation, Female Complaint buncles, Bolts, Cancer in its worst form, Eczema, Pimples on face and Disease of Kidneys. Mediiculars, send or call on L. J HAYDEN. Day Phone, Ran. 4903 VALLEY BURNS FUNERAL DIRECTOR Spacious Rooms for Meet Office and V 700 N. 17TH STREET, Thea. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price. N. D. PRICE, 212 FUNERAL DIRECTOR LIVERY All orders promptly filled at shoephone. Halls rented for most Plenty of room with all necessa or Band Wagons for hire at re first-class Carriages, Buggies, e fine funeree Open All Day and Night PHONE, MAD. 577 (Residence) PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest More Moderate Figure than you Attention Paid to Children. to Quote You Prices on View ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM GEORGE O. 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Times-Dispatch of the 11th instant will prove interesting reading: Within the past forty-eight hours two Democrats, both native sons of Virginia, whom the State has honored above all others, one as the nation's President, the other as its Governor, have deserved the fundamental principle of self-government upon which democracy is founded, and have gone over to stand in the ranks of those who say that it is morally within the province of Maine to impress its own peculiar views in sumptuous legislation upon the people of California or any other State. Woodrow Wilson, born in the State which gave of its heart's blood for defense of the doctrine that each State should be self-governing in such matters, and rison to a world's leadership through his repeated enunciation of that basic principle, has announced himself squarely in favor of woman suffrage through amendment to the Federal Constitution. Thoreau, he probably has made certain the adoption of the suffrage resolution by Congress. His pronouncement, it may be reaed, has shattered the remaining courage of many Southern Congressmen who already were wavering under the tremendous pressure brought to bear up on them. With the moral support of the President they might have stood firm. This is but a reiteration of a declaration made in these columns that a centralization of power at the National Capital and the power to interfere with internal affairs of the State were violative of State's Rights doctrines and in keeping with the doctrines and precepts of the most radical Republicans this country has produced in a century. We hardly expected, though, that the editor of a Democratic newspaper would have the tenority and the courage to attack the "idol" of the Democratic Party, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, and the leader of the Democratic Prohibition forces in this State, in the person of Hon. H. C. Stuart. The one is President of the United States and will occupy that position for about three years, while the latter is retiring, not to private life, but with the probable expectation that he will one day wear the senatorial toga at the Capital of the nation. The Times-Dispatch continues: Why the President's conversion to the suffrage-by-Federal amendment plan? His frequently and forcefully expressed attitude favorable to suffrage through State enactment was well understood and commended. His sudden change is a surprise. It may not be said that through it he seeks political preferment. He twice has received the highest political honor the nation can give. There is nothing more for him personally. That being true, there can be but two explanations: one, his convictions have undergone a sudden and marvelous change; the second, he has taken the role of opportunist for his party. The first is untenable. Every mental characteristic of the man argues against it. The second hypothesis, then, must be true, and he has laid this democratic principle upon the sacrificial altar of continued party dominance. Unquestionably, propaganda and open threats of defeat for the Democratic party, together with political oblivion for the South if it did not get in line for votes for women, have had their effect. Southern Congressmen have felt their force, and their trepidation has reached the White House. But if desertion of principle be necessary to save the Democratic party, then far rather would we see it going down to defeat with its colors flying and its principles unmis mirred. We take it that this is a charge that President Woodrow Wilson and Governor H. C. Stuart have deserved right principles. What becomes of that halo of glory with which both of them have been surrounded and on account of which they have been hold up as shining examples of great- ness by their admiring friends? So far as we are personally concerned, we can naturally find no fault with the two statesmen for the reason that the doctrines that they are enunciating and the positions that they now occupy are substantially Republican doctrines and Republican positions. We are amused, though, to see that with the accession to power has come the falling of the scales of State's Rights from the eyes of the most rabid State's Rights advocates. Imperialism in them is not as repugnant as was imperialism in others. A few months ago, for a journalist to say a word against President Wilson was not only "les Mageste," but it was treason. Now, an editor cannot only attack the President of the United States, but the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virg'nia, without being cited by the Department of Justice to show cause why he should not be punished under the penal laws of the United States. The following "parting shot" at Governor Stuart is interesting: Democrats of Virginia who stand unmoved before the popular clamor for Federal restrictions upon the States, regret Governor Stuart's attitude in favor of Virginia's ratification of the nation-wide prohibition amendment. Before the State voted dry he was a local optionist, and it naturally followed that the people expected him to remain a staunch supporter of the State's right to enact its own supremary laws without seeking to force them upon other States. At least it was expected that he would favor giving the people a chance to express with their ballots their wishes as to ratification. In this he has disappointed them. Governor Stuart is the creature of his Party. He started out to go part of the distance along the road of Prohibition, but he has had, his "ear to the ground" and has decided to go all the way. With Virginia statutes inflicting heinous punishment upon citizens for having in their possession even a gill of liquor over one quart, it is not surprising that the necessary vote of ratification of the Prohibition Amendment came without effort. Conditions are interesting, to say the least. We see God's hand in it all, and a realization of the divine declaration, "Lo, the stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner." "THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN PITTSBURGH." It is certainly a source of entertaining and practical information to the colored folks in the Southland and to a large proportion of those who are now in the "Northland," to read the analytical description of existing conditions around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which must necessarily be typical of those conditions existing elsewhere In the cold and icy land. Dr. Abraham Epstein says: A few of these families were found living in so-called "basements," more than three-fourths under ground, a direct violation of a municipal ordinance. Some rooms had no other opening than a door. The rent paid for such quarters are often beyond belief. In one of these rooms in the Hill District, where only the upper halves of the windows were level with the sidewalk, lived a man, his wife and their five children, the eldest of whom was sixteen years old. The rental was six dollars per week. Another family paid twenty-five dollars per month for three small rooms on the ground floor. The kitchen was so damp and close that the investigator found it impossible to remain for long, because it was difficult to breathe. The ceilings in many of the houses visited were very low, hardly higher than six or seven feet and the rooms were often piled high with furniture. That the owners of these houses cared little about improving their houses was indicated in several cases by the fact that water faucets and toilets had been out of commission for months, and no effort at repair had been made. This condition is bad enough, but the description does not end here. He says: Because of these bad conditions many peculiar maladjustments exist. A certain man lived in a rooming house, while his young wife and baby lived in another place. In addition to his own rent and board, he paid ten dollars a week for the keep of his wife and baby. In another case, a family was forced to pay six dollars a month storage on the furniture which they had brought from the South, because their new quarters were too cramped to accommodate it. He shows by the following that a well-raised, well-to-do class of people are among the migrants. He remarks: A goodly number of the migrants have evidently been accustomed to much better living conditions than are offered them here, and in spite of almost insurmountable obstacles, still preserve something of their cleanly habits. Few of these people intend to remain here unless they can get a better place to stay. All complained, some with tears in their eyes, of the bad housing accorded them. As one intelligent and hard working woman who lived in one room expressed it while packing her trunks to go back to Sylvester, Georgia. "I never lived in such houses in my life. We had four rooms in my home." This woman was earning ten dollars per week and her husband was profitably employed, yet they choose to rellinguish the comparatively large re. THE RACHMOND PLANET. RACHMOND. VIRGINIA wards of the North, rather than do without the decencies of life which they had known in the South. Dr. Epstein's detailed information is interesting. Here it is: It appears that more than seventy-five per cent of the Southern migrants are between the ages of eighteen and forty. Only ten per cent of the 506 people questioned were under eighteen or past fifty years of age. This fact is significant, both to the industrial concerns which are in need of a labor supply and to the community as a whole. For the industrial concerns, it means that these in grants are the most desirable laborers, men at the height of their wealth producing capacity. They satisfy the pressing need which has confronted the local manufacturers since the foreign supply of labor was cut off by the war. From the standpoint of the community, it is important to know that the influx lays few immediate burdens upon the city. There are few minors to be educated and few aged or dependent ones likely to become a public charge. The South, then, has lost not only the brain of the colored folks, but the brawn as well. When Dr. Epstein states that these colored people are self-supporting and that they entail no cost upon the municipality of Pittsburgh, he pays a compliment to these colored people in a way that is worthy of the highest commendation. He continues: The percentage of single people between the ages of eighteen and thirty is far greater than that of the married ones, which is a natural expectation. Of the five hundred and thirty persons interviewed, two hundred and nineteen or forty-one and one-half per cent were single; one hundred sixty-two or thirty and one-half per cent were married, and had already brought their families here, while one hundred and thirty-nine or twenty-eight per cent were married, but were here without their families. Ninety-eight of the families had children; thirty-nine of the families had no children here, and seventeen families either had some or all of the children in the South while the remaining six placed their children under the care of relatives or institutions. The number of children per family of those who had their wives varied from one to ten. Forty families had one child each; twenty-three, two children each; fifteen had three children each, and twenty had four or more children each. Nineteen families had one or more children under twenty helping to support them, but only four had more than one child assisting in the support of the family. Among the one hundred and forty-nine persons whose families remained in the South, ninety-six had children and seventeen had none. Of the remainder a number stated that they had one or two of their children with them, while others gave no definite information. Sixty-three of those who had children at home had no more than two children each, while thirty-three had three or more children at home. These figures seem to indicate that the migration is largely that of small families. The loafers, crap-shooters and "no'er do wolls" were not in this industrial army that has moved northward. There are many reasons for this migration. The white South knows these reasons and the better class of white folks are now frantically endeavoring to better and neutralize existing conditions to the end that the human tide will flow back again. He says: The Negro migration from the South into Pittsburgh, while it has been accentuated and accelerated by the present war, which created a greater need for labor, is not in reality an altogether new thing for Pittsburgh. There has been a steady influx of Negroes though in small numbers, since the pre Civil War days. Pittsburgh and Allegheny were important stations of the Underground Railway, and many a Negro came to Pittsburgh from the near-by slave states, as to a city of refuge. The Negro population in Allegheny County grew steadily from 3431 in 1850 to 34,217 in 1910. The percentage of Negroes in the total population of the County has continually increased within the last four decades. (Two and two-tenths per cent L. 1880 and three and four-tenths in 1910.) Negroes have always been attracted by the opportunities which this city with its abundance of work and good wages could offer them in improving their economic status. The recent unprecedented influx of Negroes had made the Negro population in Pittsburgh increase more than twice as fast within the last two years as during the entire ten years preceding. The percentage of Negroes in our total population has leaped very suddenly. This fact is sufficient to warrant our serious study and active efforts toward the social orientation and adjustment of the new element in our midst. From the standpoint of Pittsburgh's industrial and business interests, however, the migration into this district, has not been at all satisfactory. Pittsburgh as the steel center of the country, is naturally playing a more important part than ever in the present crisis, and has felt a proportionate increase in the need for a labor supply. The Negro migration in Pittsburgh, it can be safely stated, has not usurped the place of the white worker. Every man is needed, as there are more jobs than men to fill them. Pittsburgh's industrial life is for the time being dependent upon the Negro labor supply. They have thousands there now, and they want many more if we are to credit the frank utterances of this analytical economist. He emphasizes this fact, when he says: In spite of its necessity, Pittsburgh has not received a sufficient supply of Negroes, and certainly not in the same full proportion as did many emaller industrial towns. Pittsburgh manufacturers are still in need of labor, and this in spite of the fact that the railroads and a fow of the industrial concerns of the locality have had labor agents in the South. These agents laboring under great difficulties because of the obstructive tactics adopted in certain southern communities to prevent the Negro exodus, have nevertheless succeeded in bringing several thousand colored workers into this district. That they have had little success in keeping these people here, is acknowledged by all of them. One company for instance, which imported about a thousand men within the past year, had only about three hundred of these working at the time of the investigator's visit in July, 1917. One railroad, which is said to have brought about fourteen thousand people to the North within the last twelve months, has been able to keep an average of only eighteen hundred at work. He describes another condition, too, but he has already stated the result of his investigations and the class of people who, with their families, left the sunny South. He remarks: It must be admitted that the labor agents, because of their eagerness to secure as many men as possible, are not particular as to the character of those they are bringing here, and there is therefore a goodly number of idle and shiffless Negroes who are floating and undependable. On the other hand we must not fall to recognize that most migrants come through their own volition, pay their own fares, leave their native states, and break up family connections, because they are in search of better opportunities, social and economic. As a class they appear to be industrious ambitions, plums and temperate, and are cager to get established with their families. White Southerners, then, were themselves largely responsible for the sorriousness of this migration. As they caused it, by kind treatment and better laws, together with the vouchsafing to colored folks their fundamental rights, these same colored folks will come back home again. Hq continues: From the table, it is apparent that ninety-five per cent of the migrants who stated their occupations, were doing unskilled labor, in the steel mills, the building trades, on the rail roads, or acting as servants, porters, janitors, cooks and cleaners. Only twenty or four per cent out of four hundred and ninety-three migrants whose occupations were ascertained, were doing what may be called semi skilled or skilled work, as puddlers, mold-setters, painters and carpenters. On the other hand, in the South fifty nine of five hundred and twenty-nine claimed to have been engaged in skilled labor, while a large number were rural workers. A comparison between work hours of migrants in the South and in Pittsburgh, reveals another interesting feature. As against the twenty-seven per cent who were working less than ten hours a day at home, only sixteen per cent are working for a like period here. A greater number work a ten-hour day here than in the South, (fifty-one per cent as against thirty-eight per cent), and there seems to be a greater number working over twelve hours per day before coming North, than afterward. This is probably due to the fact that a considerable body of these men were farm laborers. Dr. Epstein discusses the questions of wages in the North and in the South. This information is given first-hand. Here it is: As to the comparative wages paid here and in the South, it appears from table number X, that the great mass of workers get higher wages here than in the places from which they come, fifty-six per cent received less than two dollars a day in the South, while only five per cent received such wages in Pittsburgh. However the number of those who said they received high wages in the South is greater than the number of those receiving them here. Fifteen per cent said they received more than three dollars and sixty cents a day at home, while only five per cent received more than that rate for twelve hours work here. Sixty-seven per cent of the four hundred and fifty-three persons stating their earnings here, earn less than three dollars per day. Twenty-eight per cent earn from three dollars to thirty sixty per day, while only five per cent earn more than three dollars and sixty cents per day. The average working day for both Pittsburgh and the South is ten and four-tenths hours. The average wage is $2.85 here; in the South it amounted to $2.15. It may be interesting to point out that the number of married men who work longer hours and receive more money is proportionately greater than that of the single men, who have not "given hostages to fortune." Here are the facts. It would be well for colored folks who contemplated leaving the Southland to read them carefully and then act in accordance with their own best judgment. Dr. Epstein says: It has been stated frequently that the Negro exodus from the South is in a large measure due to the fact that the Southern states have adopted prohibition. While it is true that most of the newcomers are from prohibition states, our figures, however, do not warrant the conclusion that the Negroes came North to use the saloon. We are inclined to believe that the answers to this question were sincere. The classification of "drinkers" includes all persons who imbibe however infrequently and those who drink beer only. Out of the four hundred and seventy-seven persons who answered these questions, two hundred and ten or forty-four per cent said that they drank, while two hundred and sixty-seven or fifty-six per cent were total abstainers. It is interesting to note that among those who have families in Pittsburgh, the percentage of those who State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Dent, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000). The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at 7 Werner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLOSE MAIN PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Bonofts from $1.50 to $8.00 per week. THE JOINING IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBHARD, Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. S. W. FROMMONT, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Corth 60th and Duxel Sts. Lynchburg, W. Va. TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERATURE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflict ones, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the princeples of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a merit. In whatever light opponents may choose to regard our enterprise, we at least entertain no THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT Since 1901 we have paid in Death. Cement Charity Fund pays TWENTY-F. Building at the N. W. Corner Sixth for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID THE SUBORDINATE LODGES I FREE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD, J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary drink is smaller than among those who are single or have families else- where. Thirty per cent of the former class drink, while seventy per cent do not drink at all. The percentage of drinkers of those with their fami- ties at home, is even greater than those of the single people, which may be explained by the fact that many of the younger people have as yet not acquired the drink habit This is a lasting tribute to the sorbriety of the colored folks, who have been grievously misrepresented relative to their habits. He says: The church going proclivity of the Negro is well known and is borne out by our study. Of the four hundred and eighty-nine who replied to this question, three hundred and seventy or almost seventy-six per cent are either church members or attendants, and only one hundred and nineteen or twenty-four per cent do not attend any church. Proof that these newcomers are not all lazy, shiftless, and immoral is to be found in the statements of savings, and of remittances to relatives in the South. Fifteen per cent of the families here had savings. Eighty per cent of the married ones with families elsewhere were sending money home, and nearly one hundred of the two hundred and nineteen single people interviewed, were contributing sums to parents, sisters or other relatives. Most of these contributions, (sixty-five per cent), amounted to about five dollars per week. Fifty-two persons were contributing from five to ten dollars per week, and seven were sending over ten dollars per week. Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia taken together, have contributed sixty per cent of the migrants. Alabama and Georgia giving forty-seven per cent of the total number. Alabama was the native state of more than forty-nine per cent of the married men who have families have. This altogether disproportionate influx from Alabama, as compared with other states, is probably due to the fact that our state and the former have similar industries. Birmingham, Alabama, as is well known, is called the "Pittsburgh of the South;" and it is therefore natural that the labor agents from this district should make a special effort to secure the labor which is more or less familiar with the iron and steel business. Again, it may be presumed that a great many who were working in the steel industries or in the mines of Alabama have come to Pittsburgh in order to secure familiar employment. A considerable number, however, may have come because of the crop failure and the ravages of the boll-wheevil which have made the cultivation of cotton unprofitable during recent years. What greater and grander tribute could be paid the grossly maligned and misrepresented colored people of the Southland? Truly the Right is coming uppermost and Ethiopia in the arena of truth is coming unto her own again. Every one should read this economic analysis in detail. The author will send his dissertation for fifty cents. The person who purchases it will be richly repaid. "But truth will conquer at the last As round and round we run And ever the Right comes uppermost And ever is justice done." The Middle West has been in such a predicament that no railroad trains or street cars have been able to move. --- Be polite and obliging, colored folks to white folks and to colored ones. Make friends all along the line. Support the government, colored folks, support the government. Grip your teeth, colored folks, if you have to do so, but support the government. Theorists are having their "try-out" in this country and from the looks of things their theories are trying the government out. --- If you voted for the present administration, support the administra WORK such and to se- the Lilies to banks. the our of of to parity rebevy and ren- lict- But we light our no WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA. ENT operated since October, 1901, issuing pot- tals, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ TY-FIVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the death of xth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSA- DAID PROMPTLY. ES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 to $5. ARD., Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, Lynch ary and Manager, N. W. Cor. 16th & Duval Sts., B FREE $25.00 COURSE IN INCLUDIN Learn to Grow Ha'r. Mme. Johnson's System Taught and Diplomas Given. Hair Growers easily earn $25 to $35 a week. You can do the same. Complete $25 Course Absolutely Free. including Diploma. 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Issuing orders may be all right, but they don't always move freight trains, even when these trains carry food and fuel. Every colored person who goes North makes it better for each colored person who remains South. Don't forget that. It is one thing to think that you can do a thing and quite another thing to do the thing that you think that you can do. Paper is scarce and high in price. That is why we are thinking our patrons, who have been sending us the money they owe us on the Planet. Germany and her allies are certainly fighting to the death. The recent cold spell has "queered the situation" so far as the United States of America is concerned. It is reported that one hundred and eighten ships bound for Europe are tied up in New York harbor, unable to sail for lack of coal. They cannot even get oil and they couldn't use oil if they got it. --- The railroad managers who have been displaced by the government officials are not saying anything much, but they are doing a powerful lot of thinking, and we suspect that many of them are "laughing in their sleeves." President Wilson has taken charge of all of the railroads in the country and the thing that is worrying him is how to run the railroads of which he has taken charge. Secretary McAdoo has virtually admitted that he can't do it. President Woodrow Wilson is to let five colored soldiers die at San Antonio, Texas, or let them live. We hope that he may decide to let them live. There is enough blood-letting in Europe and even over here, without ```markdown ``` FREE FREE misgiving us as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to demonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. COME AND SEE P having any more of it at the present time. One official has been given the power to stop every industrial plant in the United States for five or more days, and yet some people would argue that we haven't a centralized form of government. Name a king or emperor who has greater power. Still, it is our duty to obey, not merely because to disobey carries with it a fine of five thousand dollars or confinement in the penitentiary, but because to be loyal we should support the men in charge of the government. Washington Preachers Petition the President for Soldiers' Laves. Washington, January 14.—The A. M. E. Ministers of this city have sent a petition to President Wilson asking elecency for the five other colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry recently sentenced to death for participation in the Houston, Texas mutiny. In their petition they state there are ostentating circumstances which they believe merit executive elecency. Arkansas Women Aid In Relief of Famileis of Hanged Soldiers. Little Rock, Ark.—The Colored Women of Arkansas are responding nobly to the appeal of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, at Washington, for funds to relieve the distress of the families of the Colored soldiers recently hanged and imprisoned for life at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Colored women of this State feel that those men suffered for the race, and that they met their tragic end in defense of Colored womanhood. FULTON NOTES. The funeral of Deacon William Crenshaw was conducted from his church last Tuesday, at three o'clock P. M. The pastor, Rev. William Harris officiated. He was a member of Mt. Erin Lodge, No. 1828, G. U. O. of O. F. Mrs. Mildred Johnson, who fell and broke her log sometime ago is doing well. Several of the boys from Camp Lee were here this week. They were looking well. Many thanks to our patrons of the East End Branch of the Mechanics Savings Bank Christmas Club for their loyal support. The Branch Office is located at 2813 P street, near the Fourth Baptist Church, Bowles and Shackelford's Drug Store, Fulton Branch, 824 Danny street. FOUR Published every ctrday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 511 N. 4th Street, richmond, Virginia. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... 80 THREE MONTHS ..... 40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 SATURDAY ... JANUARY 19, 1918 Remarkable changes are taking place n this State in particular, and in this country in general. The following citation from the editorial columns of the Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch of the 11th instant will prove interesting reading: Within the past forty-eight hours two Democrats, both native sons of Virginia, whom the State has honored above all others, one as the nation's President, the other as its Governor, have deserted the fundamental principle of self-government upon which democracy is founded, and have gone over to stand in the ranks of those who say that it is morally within the province of Maine to impress its own peculiar views in sumptuary legislation upon the people of California or any other State. Woodrow Wilson, born in the State which gave of its heart's blood for defense of the doctrine that each State should be self-governing in such matters, and rison to a world's leadership through his repeated enunciation of that basic principle, has announced himself squarely in favor of woman suffrage through amendment to the Federal Constitution. Thereby, he probably has made certain the adoption of the suffrage resolution by Congress. His pronouncement, it may be reaed, has shattered the remaining courage of many Southern Congressmen who already were wavering under the tremendous pressure brought to bear up on them. With the moral support of the President they might have stood firm. This is but a reiteration of a documentation made in these columns that a centralization of power at the National Capital and the power to interfere with internal affairs of the State were violative of State's Rights doctrines and in keeping with the doctrines and precepts of the most radical Republicans this country has produced in a century. We hardly expected, though, that the editor of a Democratic newspaper would have the temerity and the courage to attack the "idol" of the Democratic Party, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, and the leader of the Democratic Prohibition forces in this State, in the person of Hon. H. C. Stuart. The one is President of the United States and will occupy that position for about three years, while the latter is retiring, not to private life, but with the probable expectation that he will one day wear the senatorial toga at the Capital of the nation. The Times-Dispatch continues: Why the President's conversion to this suffrage-Federal amendment, plan? His frequently and forcefully expressed attitude favorable to suffrage through State enactment, was well understood and commended. His sudden change is a surprise. It may not be said that through it he seeks political preferment. He twice has received the highest political honor the nation can give. There is nothing more for him personally. That being true, there can be but two explanations: one, his convictions have undergone a sudden and marvelous change; the second, he has taken the role of opportunist for his party. The first is untenable. Every mental characteristic of the man argues against it. The second hypothesis, then, must be true, and he has laid this democratic principle upon the sacrificial altar of continued party dominance. Unquestionably, propaganda and open threats of defeat for the Democratic party, together with political oblivion for the South if it did not get in line for vot-s for women, have had their effect. Southern Congressmen have felt their force and their trepidation has reached the White House. But if desertion of principle he necessary to save the Democratic party, then far rather would we see it going down to defeat with its colors flying and its principles unbemirched. We take it that this is a charge that President Woodrow Wilson and Governor H. C. Stuart have deserted right principles. What becomes of that halo of glory with which both of them have been surrounded and on account of which they have been held up as shining examples of great --- ness by their admiring friends? So far as we are personally concerned, we can naturally find no fault with the two statesmen for the reason that the doctrines that they are enunciating and the positions that they now occupy are substantially Republican doctrines and Republican positions. We are amused, though, to see that with the accession to power has come the falling of the scales of State's Rights from the eyes of the most rabid State's Rights advocates. Imperialism in them is not as repugnant as was imperialism in others. A few months ago, for a journalist to say a word against President Wilson was not only "less Magiste," but it was treason. Now, an editor cannot only attack the President of the United States, but the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virg'nia, without being cited by the Department of Justice to show cause why he should not be punished under the penal laws of the United States. The following "parting shot" at Governor Stuart is interesting: Democrats of Virginia who stand unmoved before the popular clamor for Federal restrictions upon the States, regret Governor Stuart's attitude in favor of Virginia's ratification of the nation-wide prohibition amendment. Before the State voted dry he was a local optician, and it naturally followed that the people expected him to remain a staunch supporter of the State's right to enact its own supremary laws without seeking to force them upon other States. At least it was expected that he would favor giving the people a chance to express with their ballots their wishes as to ratification. In this he has disappointed them. Governor Stuart is the creature of his Party. He started out to go part of the distance along the road of Prohibition, but he has had, his "car to the ground" and has decided to go all the way. With Virginia statutes inflicting heinous punishment upon citizens for having in their possession even a gill of liquor over one quart, it is not surprising that the necessary vote of ratification of the Prohibition Amendment came without effort. Conditions are interesting, to say the least. We see God's hand in all, and a realization of the divine declaration, "Lo, the stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner." "THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN PITTSBURGH." It is certainly a source of entertaining and practical information to the colored folks in the Southland and to a large proportion of those who are now in the "Northland," to read the analytical description of existing conditions around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which must necessarily be typical of those conditions existing elsewhere in the cold and ice land. Dr. Abraham Epstein says: A few of these families were found living in so called "basements," more than three-fourths under ground, a direct violation of a municipal ordinance. Some rooms had no other opening than a door. The rents paid for such quarters are often beyond belief. In one of these rooms in the Hill District, where only the upper halves of the windows were level with the sidewalk, lived a man, his wife and their five children, the eldest of whom was sixteen years old. The rental was six dollars per week. Another family paid twenty-five dollars per month for three small rooms on the ground floor. The kitchen was so damp and close that the investigator found it impossible to remain for long, because it was difficult to breathe. The ceilings in many of the houses visited were very low, hardly higher than six or seven feet and the rooms were often piled high with furniture. That the owners of these houses cared little about improving their houses was indicated in several cases by the fact that water faucets and toilets had been out of commission for months, and no effort at repair had been made. This condition is bad enough, but the description does not end here. He says: Because of these bad conditions many peculiar maladjustments exist. A certain man lived in a rooming house, while his young wife and baby lived in another place. In addition to his own rent and board, he paid ten dollars a week for the keep of his wife and baby. In another case, a family was forced to pay six dollars a month storage on the furniture which they had brought from the South, because their new quarters were too cramped to accommodate it. He shows by the following that a well-raised, well-to-do class of people are among the migrants. He remarks: A goodly number of the migrants have evidently been accustomed to much better living conditions than are offered them here, and in spite of almost insurmountable obstacles, still preserve something of their cleanly habits. Few of these people intend to remain here unless they can get a better place to stay. All complained, some with tears in their eyes, of the bad housing accorded them. As one intelligent and hard working woman who lived in one room expressed it while packing her trunks to go back to Sylvester, Georgia, "I never lived in such houses in my life. We had four rooms in my home." This woman was earning ten dollars per week and her husband was profitably employed, yet they choose to relinquish the comparatively large go. THE RACHMOND PLANET, RACHMOND, VIRGINIA wards of the North, rather than do without the decencies of life which they had known in the South. Dr. Epstein's detailed information is interesting. Here it is: It appears that more than seventy-five per cent of the Southern migrants are between the ages of eighteen and forty. Only ten per cent of the 506 people questioned were under eighteen or past fifty years of age. This fact is significant, both to the industrial concerns which are in need of a labor supply and to the community as a whole. For the industrial concerns, it means that these in grants are the most desirable laborers, men at the height of their wealth producing capacity. They satisfy the pressing need which has confronted the local manufacturers since the foreign supply of labor was cut off by the war. From the standpoint of the community, it is important to know that the influx lays few immediate burdens upon the city. There are few minors to be educated and few aged or dependent ones likely to become a public charge. The South, then, has lost not only the brain of the colored folks, but the brawn as well. When Dr. Epstein states that these colored people are self-supporting and that they entail no cost upon the municipality of Pittsburgh, he pays a compliment to these colored people in a way that is worthy of the highest commendation. He continues: The percentage of single people between the ages of eighteen and thirty's far greater than that of the married ones, which is a natural expectation. Of the five hundred and thirty persons interviewed, two hundred and nineteen or forty-one and one-half per cent were single; one hundred sixty-two or thirty and one-half per cent were married, and had already brought their families here, while one hundred and thirty-nine or twenty-eight per cent were married, but were here without their families. Ninety-eight of the families had children; thirty-nine of the families had no children here, and seventeen families either had some or all of the children in the South while the remaining six placed their children under the care of relatives or institutions. The number of children per family of those who had their wives varied from one to ten. Forty families had one child each; twenty-three, two children each; fifteen had three children each, and twenty had four or more children each. Nineteen families had one or more children under twenty helping to support them, but only four had more than one child assisting in the support of the family. Among the one hundred and forty-nine persons whose families remained in the South, ninety-six had children and seventeen had none. Of the remainder a number stated that they had one or two of their children with them, while others gave no definite information. Sixty-three of those who had children at home had no more than two children each, while thirty-three had three or more children at home. These figures seem to indicate that the migration is largely that of small families. The loafers, crap-shooters and "noir do wolls" were not in this industrial army that has moved northward. There are many reasons for this migration. The white South knows these reasons and the better class of white folks are now franticly endeavoring to better and neutralize existing conditions to the end that the human tide will flow back again. He says: The Negro migration from the South into Pittsburgh, while it has been accentuated and accelerated by the present war, which created a greater need for labor, is not in reality an altogether new thing for Pittsburgh. There has been a steady influx of Negroes (though in small numbers, since the pre Civil War days, Pittsburgh and Allegheny were important stations of the Underground Railway, and many a Negro came to Pittsburgh from the near-by slave states, as to a city of refuge. The Negro population in Allegheny County grew steadily from 3431 in 1850 to 34,217 in 1910. The percentage of Negroes in the total population of the County has continually increased within the last four decades. (Two and two-tenths per cent in 1880 and three and four-tenths in 1910.) Negroes have always been attracted by the opportunities which this city with its abundance of work and good wages could offer them in improving their economic status. The recent unprecedented influx of Negroes had made the Negro population in Pittsburgh increase more than twice as fast within the last two years as during the entire ten years preceding. The percentage of Negroes in our total population has leaped very suddenly. This fact is sufficient to warrant our serious study and active efforts toward the social orientation and adjustment of the new element in our midst. From the standpoint of Pittsburgh's industrial and business interests, however, the migration into this district, has not been at all satisfactory. Pittsburgh as the steel center of the country, is naturally playing a more important part than ever in the present crisis, and has felt a proportionate increase in the need for a labor supply. The Negro migration in Pittsburgh, it can be safely stated, has not usurped the place of the white worker. Every man is needed, as there are more jobs than men to fill them. Pittsburgh's industrial life is for the time being dependent upon the Negro labor supply. They have thousands there now, and they want many more if we are to credit the frank utterances of this analytical economist. He emphasizes this fact, when he says: In spite of its necessity, Pittsburgh has not received a sufficient supply of Negroes, and certainly not in the same full proportion as did many smaller industrial towns. Pittsburgh manufacturers are still in need of labor, and this in spite of the fact that the railroads and a fow of the industrial concerns of the locality have had labor agents in the South. These agents laboring under great difficulties because of the obstructive tactics adopted in certain southerner communities to prevent the Negro exodus, have nevertheless succeeded in bringing several thousand colored workers into this district. That they have had little success in keeping these people here, is acknowledged by all of them. One company for instance, which imported about a thousand men within the past year, had only about three hundred of these working at the time of the investigator's visit in July, 1917. One railroad, which is said to have brought about fourteen thousand people to the North within the last twelve months, has been able to keep an average of only eighteen hundred at work. He describes another condition, too, but he has already stated the result of his investigations and the class of people who, with their families, left the sunny South. He remarks: It must be admitted that the labor agents, because of their eagerness to secure as many men as possible, are not particular as to the character of those they are bringing here, and there is therefore a goodly number of idle and shiftless Negroes who are floating and undependable. On the other hand we must not fail to recognize that most migrants come through their own volition, pay their own fares, leave their native states, and break up family connections, because they are in search of better opportunities, social and economic. As a class they appear to be industrious ambitions, plums and temperate, and are eager to get established with their families. White Southerners, then, were themselves largely responsible for the seriousness of this migration. As they caused it, by kind treatment and better laws, together with the vouchsafing to colored folks their fundamental rights, these same colored folks will come back home again. He continues From the table, it is apparent that ninety-five per cent of the migrants who stated their occupations, were doing unskilled labor, in the steel mills, the building trades, on the railroads, or acting as servants, porters, janters, cooks and cleaners. Only twenty or four per cent out of four hundred and ninety-three migrants whose occupations were ascertained, were doing what may be called semi-skilled or skilled work, as puddlers, mold-setters, painters and carpenters. On the other hand, in the South fifty-nine of five hundred and twenty-nine claimed to have been engaged in skilled labor, while a large number were rural workers. A comparison between work hours of migrants in the South and in Pittsburgh, reveals another interesting feature. As against the twenty-seven per cent who were working less than ten hours a day at home, only sixteen per cent are working for a like period here. A greater number work a ten-hour day here than in the South, (if fifty-one per cent as against thirty-eight per cent), and there seems to be a greater number working over twelve hours per day before coming North, than afterward. This is probably due to the fact that a considerable body of these men were farm laborers. Dr. Epstein discusses the questions of wages in the North and in the South. This information is given first-hand. Here it is: As to the comparative wages paid here and in the South, it appears from table number X, that the great mass of workers get higher wages here than in the places from which they come, fifty-six per cent received less than two dollars a day in the South, while only five per cent received such wages in Pittsburgh. However the number of those who said they received high wages in the South is greater than the number of those receiving them here. Fifteen per cent said they received more than three dollars and sixty cents a day at home, while only five per cent received more than that rate for twelve hours work here. Sixty-seven per cent of the four hundred and fifty-three persons stating their earnings here, earn less than three dollars per day. Twenty-eight per cent earn from three dollars to three sixty per day, while only five per cent earn more than three dollars and sixty cents per day. The average working day for both Pittsburgh and the South is ten and four-tenth hours. The average wage is $2.85 here; in the South it is amounted to $2.15. It may be interesting; to point out that the number of married men who work longer hours and receive more money is proportionately greater than that of the single men, who have not "given hostages to fortune." Here are the facts. It would be well for colored folks who contemplated leaving the Southland to read them carefully and then act in accordance with their own best judgment, Dr. Epstein says: It has been stated frequently that the Negro exodus from the South is in a large measure due to the fact that the Southern states have adopted prohibition. While it is true that most of the newcomers are from prohibition states, our figures, however, do not warrant the conclusion that the Negroes came North to use the saloon. We are inclined to believe that the answers to this question were sincere. The classification of "drinkers" includes all persons who imbibe however infrequently and those who drink beer only. Out of the four hundred and seventy-seven persons who answered these questions, two hundred and ten or forty-four per cent said that they drank, while two hundred and sixty-seven or fifty-six per cent were total abstainers. It is interesting to note that among those who have families in Pittsburgh, the percentage of those who State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Dent, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000). The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building, Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLOSEHOLDER PAD PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits to $1.50 to $3.00 per week. THE JOINING FREE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBARD, Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. S. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Corinth and Dural Sts., Richmond, Va. TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed familes of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating dr nks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflict ons, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the princeples of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a merit. In whatever light opponents may choose to regard our enterprise, we at least entertain no THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT Since 1901 we have paid in Deat. Ciment Charity Fund pays TWENTY-F Building at the N. W. Corner Sixth a for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID THE SUBORDINATE LODGES FREE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD, J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary a drink is smaller than among those who are single or have families elsewhere. Thirty per cent of the former class drink, while seventy per cent do not drink at all. The percentage of drinkers of those with their families at home, is even greater than those of the single people, which may be explained by the fact that many of the younger people have as yet not acquired the drink habit. This is a lasting tribute to the sorbriety of the colored folks, who have been grievously misrepresented relative to their habits. He says: The church going proclivity of the Negro is well known and is borne out by our study. Of the four hundred and eighty-nine who replied to this question, three hundred and seventy or almost seventy-six per cent are either church members or attendants, and only one hundred and nineteen or twenty-four per cent do not attend any church. Proof that these newcomers are not all lazy, shiftless, and immoral is to be found in the statements of savings, and of remittances to relatives in the South. Fifteen per cent of the families here had savings. Eighty per cent of the married ones with families elsewhere were sending money home, and nearly one hundred of the two hundred and nineteen single people interviewed, were contributing sums to parents, sisters or other relatives. Most of these contributions, (sixty-five per cent), amounted to about five dollars per week. Fifty-two persons were contributing from five to ten dollars per week, and seven were sending over ten dollars per week. Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia's taken together, have contributed sixty per cent of the migrants. Alabama and Georgia giving forty-seven per cent of the total number. Alabama was the native state of more than forty-nine per cent of the married men who have families have. This altogether also proportionate inflow from Alabama, as compared with other states, is probably due to the fact that our state and the former have similar industries. Birmingham, Alabama, as is well known, is called the "Pittsburgh of the South;" and it is therefore natural that the labor agents from this district should make a special effort to secure the labor which is more or less familiar with the iron and steel business. Again, it may be presumed that a great many who were working in the steel industries or in the mines of Alabama have come to Pittsburgh in order to secure familiar employment. A considerable number, however, may have come because of the crop failure and the ravages of the boll-wheevil which have made the cultivation of cotton unprofitable during recent years. What greater and grander tribute could be paid the grossly maligned and misrepresented colored people of the Southland? Truly the Right is coming uppermost and Ethiopia in the arena of truth is coming unto her own again. Every one should read this economic analysis in detail. The author will send his dissertation for fifty cents. The person who purchases it will be richly repaid. "But truth will conquer at the last As round and round we run And ever the Right comes uppermost And ever is justice done." The Middle West has been in such a predicament that no railroad trains or street cars have been able to move. --- Be polite and obliging, colored folks to white folks and to colored ones. Make friends all along the line. Support the government, colored folks, support the government. Grit your teeth, colored folks, if you have to do so, but support the government. Theorists are having their "try-out" in this country and from the looks of things their theories are trying the government out. --- If you voted for the present administration, support the administra- WORK such and to se- the licies to banks. the ear of of to parity reby and renen- lict- But we right our no WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA. ENT operated since October 1901, issuing pet- tals, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS (8 TITY-FIVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the death of xth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND SAID PROMPTLY. ES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 to ALL. ARD., Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, Lynch Cary and Manager, N. W. Cor. 16th & Duval Sts., L. Those else- mer cent stage fam- FREE $25.00 COURSE IN INCLUDING Learn To Grove H FREE $25.00 COURSE IN HAIR CULTURE— INCLUDING DIORAMA INCLUDING DIPLOMA Learn to Grow Ha'r. Mine. Johnson's System Taught and Diplomas Given. Hair Growers easily earn $25 to $35 a week. You can do the same. Complete $25 Course Absolutely Free. including Diploma. Agents Wanted to Sell Mine Johnson's Wonderful Hair Grower. Good Pay Mine. Johnson's Complete Two Months' Treatment $125. Write or call for full particulars to— MISS S. EVANGELINE STEWARD, State Manager 2818 P STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA $25.00 COMPLETE COURSE- IN HAIR CULTURE I want a Resident Manager in every city and town in the U. S. A. to handle my business. $25.00 a week guaranteed. Complete Course of Hair Growing and Scalp Treatment, including a Diploma—ordarily costly $25, Absolutely Free of Charges. Hair Growers and Scalp Special sts Easily Earn $25 to $45 a Week. You can do the same. Send 3-cent stamp for particulars of Free Course, includ ng a Diploma and Manager of my Branch Office in your home city or town. Don't hesitate. Do It Now. MADAM M. E. JOHNSON BOX 453, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY tion, and if you did not vote for present administration, support administration. Issuing orders may be all right, but they don't always move freight trains, even when these trains carry food and fuel Every colored person who goes North makes it better for each colored person who remains South. Don't forget that. It is one thing to think that you can do a thing and quite another thing to do the thing that you think that you can do. Paper is scarce and high in price. That is why we are thanking our patrons, who have been sending us the money they owe us on the Planet. Germany and her allies are certainly fighting to the death. The recent cold spell has "queered the situation" so far as the United States of America is concerned. It is reported that one hundred and eighty ships bound for Europe are tied up in New York harbor, unable to sail for lack of coal. They cannot even get oil and they couldn't use oil if they got it. --- The railroad managers who have been displaced by the government officials are not saying anything much, but they are doing a powerful lot of thinking, and we suspect that many of them are "laughing in their sleeves." President Wilson has taken charge of all of the railroads in the country and the thing that is worrying him is how to run the railroads of which he has taken charge. Secretary Mc Adoo has virtually admitted that he can't do it. ```markdown ``` President Woodrow Wilson is to let five colored soldiers die at San Antonio, Texas, or let them live. We hope that he may decide to let them live. There is enough blood-letting in Europe and even over here, without ```markdown ``` FREE --- --- migliingas as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions incubated in the Lodge room that do not excite the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to demonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. COME AND SEE. A. E. having any more of it at the present time. One official has been given the power to stop every industrial plant in the United States for five or more days, and yet some people would argue that we haven't a centralized form of government Name a king or emperor who has greater power. Still, it is our duty to obey, not merely because to disobey carrips with it a fine of five thousand dollars or confinement in the penitentiary, but because to be loyal we should support the men in charge of the government. Washington Preachers Petiton the President for Soldiers' Laves. Washington, January 14.—The A. M. E. Ministers of this city have sent a petition to President Wilson asking clemency for the five other colored soldiers of the 24th Infantry recently sentenced to death for participation in the Houston, Texas mutiny. In their petition they state there are extinguishing circumstances which they believe merit executive clemency. Arkansas Women Aid In Relief of Families of Hanged Soldiers. Little Rock, Ark.,—The Colored Women of Arkansas are responding nobly to the appeal of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, at Washington, for funds to relieve the distress of the families of the Colored soldiers recently hanged and imprisoned for life at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Colored women of this State feel that those men suffered for the race, and that they met their tragic end in defense of Colored womanhood. FULTON NOTES. The funeral of Deacon William Crenshaw was conducted from his church last Tuesday, at three o'clock P. M. The pastor, Rev. William Harris officiated. He was a member of Mt. Ern Lodge, No. 1828, G. U. O. of O. F. Mrs. Mildred Johnson, who fell and broke her log sometime ago is doing well. Several of the boys from Camp Lee were here this week. They were looking well. Many thanks to our patrons of the East End Branch of the Mechanics Savings Bank Christmas Club for their loyal support. The Branch Office is located at 2813 P street, near the Fourth Baptist Church, Bowles and Shackelford's Drug Store, Fulton Braeh. 284 Denny street. Florence S. C. Notes FLORENCE, 8. C., January 16.— On Monday, January 14, during the noon hours, tho homo’ of Deacon Floglar, on Bast Court street was ontored by a loafer, who l'ves nearby. All of tho occupants of the building wero at work, Mr. Joseph Mleslar, a contractor, was at work in the coun ty, Mrs. Floglar, matron at the U. S. Post Ofico was on duty, Mrs. Franio Davis was teaching at the Colored Graded School i No'ghbora saw the would-be nelgh- vor rap at the door, but thought he went to soo Homo ‘one. He broke tho glass on the front door, then roached through and pushed the J night-lateh and opened the door. He wanted long green and long green he must have. In rotat‘on he wont from room to room with as much dexterity as a dico-thrower with his. "soben- leben.” Ho first oxamined the dea- cons room, thinking he might find some church money, but Deacon Fleg- lar was on tho job. ‘Tho rambler found » this room, “An empty chair and a vacant shrine"—No kalo. + But with a will power almost equal to that of Columbus when his crow threntenod to throw him overboard unless cortain th'ngs were agreed to —he continued his course. Noxt, ho went to the company room, think- ing doubtless, a timber prospoctor had lately “stopped over.’ Horo, mattrestes and shoets wore hurled in ‘ifferent Wireotions ‘in search for the hidden treasure, but no coin was forth coming. Minaliy tho “animal” in , stantly decided that tho teacher's room were the “arch'ves.” Here he broke Mrs, Davis’ trunk, opening, tho tray. His owl oyes espled somo of Uncle Sam's prectous metal and mon, Quick asa hawk grabs a weo- wee biddy, ho reached out for the “medium.” Now as he had enough —two dollars—to buy a sickle board of wood, ho left for home, across the street. Mrs, Ploglar went home as usual, about ono o'clock and gave tho alarm. After two attempts tho police were called and as soon as possible came fon tho scone, “Ralim” went to the tall grass, but the proper steps have eon aken and tho burglar will be sovercly pun’shed. He moved here latoly and hag a wife. 1 Many. people's fowl coops have voon raided at night and fowls are missing tho next A, M, Dr. Starks, Pres'dent of Morris Colloge at Sumter passed through the city recently, roturning from a. visit to Richmond, Va. He was enroute for Sumter. Mr. George W. Williams, of Jack- sonville, Fla. passed through here re- cently enroute for his home, Cleve- jand, Ohio. Mr..G. R. Richardson, a prosper- ous farmer near the city has sub- scribed to tho Richmond Planct for twelve months—I say so, too. Sunday boing a very cold day, at many churches, there wero no ser- vices. Some studonts are home from school on account of tho scarcity of fuel. | Mr. and Mrs, 1. D. Quick, of Lu- Mowico, Ga., aftor viaiting relatives ind frionds in North and South Car- a returned homo on Tuesday, P. ; Mrs. Quick {6 secretary of ‘the astern Btar of tho St. ‘Thomas Baptiat Church. ‘Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Wilming- ton, N. C. has gone to Hartaville, 8. ‘GC. ‘to tho burial of her brother, Mr. Lucius Boetick, who died near there, Tuosday, January 16. Missos Lena Mne Wobster, Mrs. Sallio Mao Watson of tho city graded echool have returned from a visit to Morris Collogo, at Sumtor, 8, C. E. B. WEBSTER. ©OLORED MEN WANTED FOR THE S172 ENGINEDRS. Hoadquarters 317th Eng'ncers. Camp Sherman, Ohio. December 21, 1917. Reet tne eee ne eee” Mr. R. R. Taylor, Director of Indusirios, Tuskegee Instituto, «Tuskegee, Alabama, Sir—I acknowledge your letter of jthe 17th Instant relative to the forma. tion of ou. regiment and am very glad of the opportunity of giving you full informat‘on, As you Know, tho War Department has decideq to’ form an entire Divi- sion of Colored Draftees. It has trained Colored men to ‘command these troops in all «grades axcept those above Capta'n, and is now on waged in forming and organizing these jbodies of troops. | Now, an essential element of a Division is an Engineer Reg‘ment, composed of spoc’ally selected men capable of doing everything in a ine: chanical, industrial or engineering line that an army may require to be ‘done. ‘You seo, fts duties covor a very wide ranga of activities. It must make surveys and supply maps, tt must build and operate railroads, ‘bulld and repair bridges, as well as destroy them when necessary; build tronches, fortifications, dig mines, and blow them up; man the gas appartus for gas attacks, and a thousing other Faimilar things, As wa Will havo s0 Ittle time to teach men to do all these things, be- aides teaching them to be soldiers, you will see we are Interested in se: euring men who alroady have much technical skill in various lines. Sueh men as aro turned ont by the various ‘nigh standing Colleges lke ‘Tuskegee ‘Institute, Howard University, Hamp. ton Institute, ete, are particularly desirable men for ws, ang we will be lad to get all possible, To obtain our experts, for which we have about twenty vacancies, graduates from Massachusetts Insti: tute of Technology would be very de: fsirablo, and J would request your full co-operation in getting in touch with fall the classes of mon I have named, I have roquested authcrity from the War Department to oni'st spectal- ly men possessing the qesired qualif- cations but who aro subject to drat. Until I get that permission, they ould be Inducted into the service un- ler par. 150 Selective Servico Regula. fons, and ask for transfer to this regiment. Pheanking you for any assistance fou may be able to render us in the rmation of this important unit, I am, 2 Yours sincerely, 4 DARL I. BROWN, Col. of Bngineors, aegis eee en Loi. eee Ses Hines ier Netto au ana TNS = Pe ny oe ret eo Ninety MOAN UN eters NN eo ro ntuiare mane aye Eis A adn rae ee Ey A (he) NES Fee i SRB 1 Nit Pe a SAP NG i 4 # i 4 yi bs HM Neale Ca vee Le Neh fe) ta fieoe Vie MWR Pe See AREAS CUTEST ASON, On aa ot Sif 2 ARAN a Rane geese bel aS ELON Cee ET ve Be) Eee aS ee ae Ht de ee % ee Paes Gl mse ie ay SL ae NO anata ae ee HAE ez cae Nd al BSCR ONG Piggy ec era att PE iad Ne NOR Ste: being ccet ee Ie ecient ie Ea sent im Puce Saya edi EM de =~ eR RR ee Do a CA SR Vay PON a: cog, ha REE oneeen Re en WRG ONAN BEN Recess 0 IO eR NOD TC IS e NOR I es at ( ayayi ( 4 vie Pie, ee AEN ERR AS Hike SER a RT oles yh wy Wasco eee RS ia eerer ars VOOM. oo Nee ay Bee eid aPA otto Sent reer aie, ee 238 ON: SBN. ae ee ae oe eae a ee eg Rid. Pasa = Sa 3 NSS NO Rae al eos Sages EN Ny! NN UN “ARIEL cacaahee a RRND Vai =k te AUS IS GN OGRE a [csiccaet ites, Beep stimeg” Soo zen A esl a PRES UE EGE SRE ey REN SSG a ak! ahd re SI SEES SER ER AD Coe MEH cated sama kee NE eos ee eae ie oe fey Basie te a LE BEE GIRS ST ORCL RW Wi Wd seety ee Gir CAMOUBLAGE, A camouflago listening post, From the air it would appear as a dead horse lying on tho battlefield, which is actually a papior mache form of horse shielding the observer. Oe ere rere buildings whatover, except that the purpose of selling food only which purposes stores may mai necossary heat until 12 o'clock n (Continued from First Page.) Nd for “tho purpose of selling 4 and medical supplies only, stores —__—_——— maintain necessary ‘hent * throug and telegraph plants. the day and evening. (a) Of ships and vessols for bunk. er purposes, (©) Of ‘the United Statds for str'etly governmental purposes; not including orders from or for factories or plants working on contracts for the United States, (f) Of munielpal, county or State governments for necessary public usos. (g) Of manufacturers of periah: able food or of foog necessary for im- mediate consumption, . ‘The order further provides that on January 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 1918, Ro fuel shall be delivered to any per. son, firm, association or corporation for any uses or requirements not in- cluded in the foregoing list until the requirements included In the st shall have been first delivered, ‘On’ January 18, 19, 20, 21 ang 22, 1918, and also on ench’ and every Monday beginning January 28, 1918, and continuing up to and including Maren’ 25. 1918, no manufacturing Plant shall burn fuel or uso power derived from fuel for any purpose exeopt: (a) Such plants as from thoir na- ture must be continuously operated Reven days each week to avold gorious injury to the plant itself or Sts con- tonta, (>) Manufacturers of perishable foods. (c) Manufacturers of food not perishable and not in immediate de. mand, who may burn fuel to euch extent as is authorized by tho tuo administrator of the State in wiich such Plant ts located, or by hig repro: sentative authorized therefor, upon ‘application by the Unity States food administrator, : (4) Printers or publishers of daily Papers may burn fucl as ustial, ex- copting on every Monday from ‘Jan- vary 21 to March 25, 1918, inclusive, on which days they may burn fuel (6 such extent as 's necessary to Issue such editions as such papers eustom- arily issuq on Important national le- Kal holidays, and where such papers do Not issue any editions on a legal holiday, they are perm'tted to issue one edition on the said Monday. (c) Printing establishments which may burn fuel on January 18, 19, 20 and 22 to such extent ns is necessary fo issue eurrent numbers of mapac 2inog and other publeat'ong periodt- cally {saued, On cach Monday beginning January 21, 1918, and continuing up to and including Monday, March 26, 1918, no fuel shall be burned (except to such extont. as is essential to prevent. in- Jury to proporty from freezing) for the purpose of supply'ng heat for: (a) Any business or professional offices, except offices used by the United States, State, county or munt- cipal governments, — transportation companies, or which are occupted hy banks and trust compentes or by phy- siclans or dentists, (b) Wholesale or retail stores, or any other stores, business houses or THE RIOHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SORNE IN MUNITIONS FACTORY, spiiee buildings whatover, except that for the purpose of selling food only, for which purposes stores may maintain necessary heat until 12 o'clock noon; 4nd for tho purpose of selling qrugs and medical supplies only, stores may maintain necessary hent | throughout to day and evening. (c) Theatars, moving picture Housos, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, Private or public danco halls, or any other placo of amusement, On the above spectfiat Mondays, no fuel shall be burned for the purpose of heating rooms or buildings in which Huor ts sold on these days, No fuol shall be burned on any of tho forego'ng specified Mondays for tho purpose of supplying power for the movement of surface, elevated, subway or suburban cars or trains In excoss of the amount used on the Sun- days previous thereto, ‘Tho order provides that, nothing in thts order shall be held to forbid the ‘burning of tucl to treat rooms or such portions of buildings as are used in connection with the production or dis- tribution of tuel, ‘Tho Stato fucl administrators aro authorized by the order to {sue or- dors on special applications for relief, whitro necessary, to prevent injury to health or dostruction of or injury to property by fire or freezing, ‘Tho ordor ts offective in all of the forritory of the Uniteg States cast of the Mississipp! River, including tho whole of the States of Louisiana and Minaosota, STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF Mechanics Savings Bank OF RICHMOND, VIRGINTA Tocated at Richmond, in the county Of onrico, Stat of Virginia, at tho close of bus'ness, December $1, 1917, made to the State Corpora: ton Commission, RESOURCES Loans and discounts... .$129,500.25 Overdrafta wo. .....0. | 4466.06 Bonds, securities, - ote., owned, Including’ prom= Jum on samo.......... 11,179.00 Ranking house and lot. : 41,053.99 Other real estate owned. 83,699.75 Furniture and fixtures... 4,794.34 Exchanges and checks for noxt day's cloarings.... 3,353.22 Othor casa itoms...... 98.60 Duo from National Banks 590.97 Paper curroncy ...... 5,171.00 Fract‘onal papor curren- cy, nickols and cents... . 148.91 Gold coin... se. e.05) 6,751.00 Slvor con ...... ss ees 928.59 All othor items of ‘re~ BOUTCEH sessseeese sees 14,250.90 Total... ...4....$304,986.68 - LIABILITIES acre e ae Ni a ae | Bis CPR CER OE orale Seth fe SR a) cl ANB i Bead [OAS UNEe se ates sea ONC TD ay e Won Siena ; pdnveuaye °° Cela i LES. b,c ean ane ae a Te) gy ei a Lm Pee ee ie i an ee Rs a Be eis CO RR A oR OBR Te 1 ee RP OE Shae BRR MY ON BUND ase a hee ey A Ge ee v oe oe. PRY UN ee Se as lone 4 iA) A te pease pssst |) RRS WD aaa Erase” | MABE fe I Bred 5s CAMEO Oc See es Reet Vie AN ey Aa . Hep ELS |’. Gao SCM ey Re ren ed Pee RUe ae NER NG Se re eS cet sonar ne tne rE cat UA oa RO Aa oe pancetta EE eS ee: ANVTHIER EXAMPLE OF HUN KULTUR Mosp'tal somewhere in Italy recently destroyed by bombs from German acroplanes, This kind of lawlessness has been one of the main drawbacks to Peace. [Sr © RG S25 (C ca eee SIMI (| Gy Bec | RRO CARO e SAR ih Sa Pe aa Ee , VA ER ea eS iH - as Ba He ee a Ws Bert aes | se Cecio | | SA Hog BSA: BOCAS, A BRR Fabiani adh pes an TRCN Sat IV ARC CORRES SCR pak ea cae Ren RE ON TRO Ga a A SRD ne as Rae caterer pa | ee petty eee ARES rR UG [ESE eae eae New Director of Railways in United States. Seeretary ,of the ‘Treasury McAdoo, now in charge of all U. 6. Railways. Dividends unpaid....... 430.70 Individual Wepos'ts, In- cluding savings deposits 226,081.39 Domand certificates of MOpOSt oe eee cece eens = 40.00 Certified cheeks 2.0... 513.29 Dito to National Banks.. 5,408.82 Bills payablo.......... 34,000.00 Reserved for accrued LANGE errr eecer eae 812.00 All other itoma of labil- ity—unearned discount,, 3,310.37 Total... ........$304,986.68 I, John Mitchell, Jr., President, do solemnly swear’ that the above Is a true statement of the financial condi- tion of Mechan’es Savings Bank, of Richmond. Virginia, located at Rich- mond ‘n tho County of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of bus'ness on the 31st day of December, 1917, to tho best of my knowledge and bolic. Correct—Attoat: JOHN MITCHDIL, In, President. THOMAS M. CRUMP R. W. WHITING JOUN 'T. TAYLOR Directors State of Virginia, City of Richmond. Sworn to and subscribed before me by John M'tchell, Jr., President, this 17th day of January, 1918, ALBBRT V. NORRELL, IR. 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WANG COTTE sO auch ic esr oO WARM a SS che ane Sot) aR paae rueht ta) PUN oR ea aNtae } lic SSiaN sare narsn usc pracsehal tne. count ue Eeyore cM came mere sus gc Clee SGM EOS eR AEs ate ces aie i OH CE ica emai Re MES el GEIS Use aka ea H less aati Ceaee Go atime oReuTONT AUC at: De i ie pre Paks teil s vect eee Nm ert Ue Mae Tet a mC RL NA | I ‘ Rape eit tT os BORE srire Sere CNR NNEC LAD OAD eH da Nata oe aa | Hie hee REGO Ata eC Ln Oe ON Aue ta it an ris TORPEDOED HOSPITAL SHIP GOING DOWN. ‘This was in tho Moditerranean, A. patrol boat is rushing up ou right. Lifeboats can be seon pulling away from doomed vessel, a victim of » Teuton submarine, | a Ee re ea a EA an esti bE Fe A aoa a A Ly oe a Te RUN ve CORE MSE are ON TiS a Memecas sen Ue ee PERN oe ae ot NS i bis pe Oe yah \ SSO Pada ok Woes Riis esa Kees Lee ey x Vi OREO Soe on Dee Fe ee ee ys ee a. Tae Bee a Wee ec es ae Wee ne oo ee BN CA 8 SES eine Se an Re NS SOR pom e eat Dotan Coruna sa) RT Woes Neetieanacees< SeRTGll | Wa vi Hemming ol ee tant, Law es Ramen. sani Bi Le ese | f RNS Ly cee Rl ere eines CM Preece 5. aan alll Nap Gra trace ec cue La | RCN ae Renta more Ke oe eel kage: Sein ao ee eG era Lae eee NT SCP RNINNUS e sil Chief of Great Brita n’s General SOUT Genoral Sir W Hiam Robert- son, Whose rise from ranks has been on merit, KUINS Of AN ABROPLANE IN THE STREBTS OF PARIS. A German Taube was seen at Campaiogne and immed ately the news reached Paris tho Air Patrol started off. One of the machines in some manner fell, landing in the street. Tho pilot of thé ma- ehine wag seriously Injured, BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAUINGS DWISIO, NW. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS CHMOD, WHOA : es Ey END oui NW CLE ee Sail eH Bea Dyn ste RR RE Rea oy ae BeAr.) oats) enc att i ek RE ES ee eee Bk! AIAG Vue) partic Oss Vora De Sa: Baars SUB) Waraaanes Keen ire, BR, SORA Rta NES REV. DR. SCOTT C, BURRELL General Secretary Y. M. C. A. who Received Appointment in War Work MERMAID BEAR E Dealer in Meats, Fish, Oysters, Game and arm Products, Wood and Coal and ON. 405-7 WEST LHIGH STRENT Phones Madison 6039--Randolph 8081 Immediate Attention te Phone Onile, Meary Mallory & fleas, Peage. Florence S. C. Notes Florence S. C. Notes FLORENCE, S. C., January 15.—On Monday, January 11, during the noon hours, the home of Deacon Fleigler, on East Court street was entered by a loater, who lives nearby. All of the occupants of the building were at work. Mr. Joseph Fleigler, a contractor, was at work in the county, Mrs. Fleigler, matron at the U.S. Post Office was on duty, Mrs. Franice Davia was teaching at the Colored Graded School Neighbors saw the would-be neighbor rap at the door, but thought he went to see some one. He broke the glass on the front door, then reached through and pushed the night-latch and opened the door. He wanted long green and long green he must have. In rotat on he welt from room to room with as much dexterity as a dice-thrower with his "schen-leben." He first examined the deacon's room, thinking he might find some church money, but Deacon Fleglar was on the job. The rambler found in this room, "An empty chair and a vacant shrine"—No kalo. But with a will power almost equal to that of Columbus when his crew threatened to throw him overboard unless certain things were agreed to—he continued his course. Next, he went to the company room, thinking doubledess, a timber prospector had lately "atopped over." Here, mattresses and sheets were hurled in different directions in search for the hidden treasure, but no coin was forth coming. Finally the "animal" in instantly decided that the teacher's room were the "arch ves." Here he broke Mrs. Davis' trunk, opening the tray. His owl eyes espied some of Uncle Sam's precious metal and mon. Quick as a hawk grabs a weeee biddy, he reached out for the "medium." Now as he had enough—two dollars—to buy a sickle board of wood, he left for home, across the street. Mrs. Fleglar went home as usual, about one o'clock and gave the alarm. After two attempts the police were called and as soon as possible came on the scene. "Baltim" went to the tall grass, but the proper steps have been aken and the burglar will be severely pun shed. He moved here lately and has a wife. Many people's fowl coops have been raided at night and fowls are missing the next A. M. Dr. Starks, Pres'dent of Morr's College at Sumter passed through the city recently, returning from a visit to Richmond, Va. He was enroute for Sumter. Mr. George W. Williams, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed through here recently enroute for his home, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. G. R. Richardson, a prosperous farmer near the city has subscribed to the Richmond Planet for twelve months—I say so, too. Sunday being a very cold day, at many churches, there were no services. Some students are home from school on account of the scarcity of fuel. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Quick, of Ludowice, Ga., after visiting relatives and friends in North and South Carolina returned home on Tuesday, P. M. Mrs. Quick is secretary of the Eastern Star of the St. Thomas Baptist Church. Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Wilmington, N. C. has gone to Hartsville, S. C. to the burial of her brother, Mr. Lucius Bostick, who died near there, Tuesday, January 15. Misses Lena Mae Webster, Mrs. Sallie Mae Watson of the city graded school have returned from a visit to Morris College, at Sumter, S. C. COLORED MEN WANTED FOR THE 317TH ENGINEERS. Headquarters 317th Enginers Camp Sherman, Ohio. Mr. K. R. Taylor, December 21, 1917. Director of Industries, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama Sir. I acknowledge your letter of the 17th instant relative to the formation of our regiment and an very glad of the opportunity of giving you full information. As you know, the War Department has decided to form an entire Division of Colored Drafts. It has trained Colored men to command these troops in all grades except those above Captain', and is now engaged in forming and organizing these bodies of troops. Now, an essential element of a Division is an Engineer Regiment, composed of specially selected men capable of doing everything in a mechanical, industrial or engineering line that an army may require to be done. You see, its duties cover a very wide range of activities. It must make surveys and supply maps, it must build and operate railroads, build and repair bridges, as well as destroy them when necessary; build trenches, forifications, dig mines, and blow them up; man the gas apparatus for gas attacks, and a thousand other similar things. As we will have so little time to teach men to do all these things, besides teaching them to be soldiers, you will see we are interested in securing men who already have much technical skill in various lines. Such men as are turned out by the various high standing Colleges like Tuskegee Institute, Howard University, Hampont Institute, etc., are particularly desirable to men for us, and we will be glad to get all possible. To obtain our experts, for which we have about twenty vacancies, graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology would be very desirable, and I would request your full co-operation in getting in touch with all the classes of men I have named. I have requested authority from the War Department to enlist specially men possessing the desired qualifications but who are subject to draft. Until I get that permission, they could be inducted into the service under par. 150 Selective Service Regulations, and ask for transfer to this regiment. Thanking you for any assistance you may be able to render us in the formation of this important unit, I am. Yours sincerely. EARL I. BROWN, Col. of Engineers THE FACTORY THE RIVER A cannonflage listening post. From the air it would appear as a dead horse lying on the battlefield, which is actually a papier mache form of horse shielding the observer. MOST DRASTIC ORDER (Continued from First Page.) and telegraph plants. (d) Of ships and vessels for bunker purposes. (e) Of the United States for strictly governmental purposes; not including orders from or for factories or plants working on contracts for the United States. (f) Of municipal, county or State governments for necessary public uses. (g) Of manufacturers of perishable food or of food necessary for immediate consumption. The order further provides that on January 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 1918, no fuel shall be delivered to any person, firm, association or corporation for any uses or requirements not included in the foregoing list until the requirements included in the list shall have been first delivered. On January 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 1918, and also on each and every Monday beginning January 28, 1918, and continuing up to and including March 25, 1918, no manufacturing plant shall burn fuel or use power derived from fuel for any purpose except: (a) Such plants as from their nature must be continuously operated seven days each week to avoid serious injury to the plant itself or its contents. (b) Manufacturers of perishable foods. (c) Manufacturers of food not perishable and not in immediate demand, who may burn fuel to such extent as is authorized by the fuel administrator of the State in which such plant is located, or by his representative authorized therefor, upon application by the United States food administrator. (d) Printers or publishers of daily papers may burn fuel as usual, excepting on every Monday from January 21 to March 25, 1918, inclusive, on which days they may burn fuel to such extent as is necessary to issue such editions as such papers customarily issue on important national legal holidays, and where such papers do not issue any editions on a legal holiday, they are permitted to issue one edition on the said Monday. (c) Printing establishments which may burn fuel on January 18, 19, 20 and 22 to such extent as is necessary to issue current numbers of magazines and other publications periodically issued. On each Monday beginning January 21, 1918, and continuing up to and including Monday, March 25, 1918, no fuel shall be burned (except to such extent as is essential to prevent injury to property from freezing) for the purpose of supplying heat for (a) Any business or professional offices, except offices used by the United State, State, county or municipal governments, transportation companies, or which are occupied by banks and trust companies or by physicians or dentists. (b) Wholesale or retail stores, or any other stores, business houses or THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA buildings whatever, except that for the purpose of selling food only, for which purposes stores may maintain necessary heat until 12 o'clock noon; and for the purpose of selling drugs and medical supplies only, stores may maintain necessary heat throughout the day and evening. (c) Theaters, moving picture houses, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, private or public dance halls, or any other place of amusement. On the above specified Mondays, no fuel shall be burned for the purpose of heating rooms or buildings in which liquor is sold on these days. No fuel shall be burned on any of the foregoing specified Mondays for the purpose of supplying power for the movement of surface, elevated, subway or suburban cars or trains in excess of the amount used on the Sundays previous thereto. The order provides that, nothing in this order shall be held to forbid the burning of fuel to heat rooms or such portions of buildings as are used in connection with the production or distribution of fuel. The State fuel administrators are authorized by the order to issue orders on special applications for relief, where necessary, to prevent injury to health or destruction of or injury to property by fire or freezing. The order is effective in all of the territory of the United States east of the Mississippi River, including the whole of the States of Louisiana and Minnesota. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF Mechanics Savings Bank OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Located at Richmond, in the county of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of business, December 31, 1917, made to the State Corpora-Con Commission. RESOURCES Loans and discounts.....$12.9,500.25 Overdrafts.....4,466.00 Bonds, securities, etc, owned, including premium on same.....11,179.00 Banking house and lot.....41,053.99 Other real estate owned.....83,699.75 Furniture and fixtures.....4,794.34 Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings.....3,353.22 Other case items.....98.60 Due from National Banks.....590.97 Paper currency.....5,171.07 Fract oral paper currency, nickels and cents.....148.91 Gold coin.....5,751.09 Silver coin.....928.59 All other items of res- sources.....14,250.90 Total.....$304,986.58 M. H. H. A SAFE ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HUN KULTUR Hospital somewhere in Italy recently destroyed by bombs from German aeroplanes. This kind of lawlessness has been one of the main drawbacks to Peace. New Director of Railways in United States. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, now in charge of all U. S. Railways. ANOTHER EXAMPLE Hospital somewhere in Italy to German aeroplanes. This kind of main drawbacks to Peace. Dividends unpaid..... 430.70 Individual deposits, in- cluding savings deposits 226,081.39 Demand certificates of depos t..... 40.00 Certified checks..... 512.29 Due to National Banks..... 5,408.83 Bills payable..... 34,000.00 Reserved for accrued taxes..... 812.00 All other Hems of liability—unearned discount..... 3,310.37 Total..... $304,986.58 I, John Mitchell, Jr., President, do solemnly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechan's Savings Bank, of Richmond, Virginia, located at Richmond in the County of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 31st day of December, 1917, to the best of my knowledge and belief. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. President, THOMAS M. CRUMP R. W. WHITING JOHN T. TAYLOR Directors State of Virginia, City of Richmond. Sworn to and subscribed before me by John Mtchell, Jr., President, this 17th day of January, 1918. ALBERT V. NORRELL, JR. Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 21, '19. [Image of a ship tilted on its side, with waves crashing against it, set against a cloudy sky. The water is calm, and the shore is visible in the distance.] TAL SHIP GOING BOWN. This was in the Mediterranean. A patrol boat is rushing up on right. Lifeboats can be seen pulling away from doomed vessel, a victim of e Teuton submarine. Chief of Great Britain's General Staff General Sir William Robertson, whose rise from ranks has been on merit. OF JUN KULTUR Recently destroyed by bombs from lawlessness has been one of the Y. REV. DR. SCOTT C. BURRELL General Secretary Y. M. C. A. who Received Appointment in War Work MALLORY'S MARKET Dealer in Meats, Fish, Oysters, Game and Farm Products, Wood and Coal and Oil. 405-7 WEST LEIGH STREET Phones Madison 6039--Randolph 3081 Immediate Attention to Phone Calls. Heary Mallory & Sons, Props. FIVE A ROWS OF AN AEROPLANE IN THE STREETS OF PARIS. A German Taube was seen at Campaigneg and immedately the news reached Paris the Air Patrol started off. One of the machines in some manner fell, landing in the street. The pilot of the machine was seriously injured. ROWS OF AN AEROPLANE IN THE STREETS OF PARIS. A German Taube was seen at Campaigneg and immedately the news reached Paris the Air Patrol started off. One of the machines in some manner fell, landing in the street. The pilot of the machine was seriously injured. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE HOTEL THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SIX WHITE MAN AND SON HELD FOR MURDER OF COLORED BOY. Lon G. Traylor and his 13-year-old son, Elmer, were sent on to the grand jury by Justice Clements, following their hearing in Police Court (this morning, charged with the killing of Manilus Wilson, 12-year-old Negro boy, on December 27th. All the witnesses who testified at the inquest held last night were in court this morning and testified as to the facts in the case. Mr. Traylor and his son were represented by Attorneys Gilliam and Gilliam. The inquest held last night by Corner Crockford resulted in the holding of Elmer Traylor and his father, Lon Traylor, charged with the killing. The jury, composed of the following men: James D. Reese, Jr., C. G. Pleasants, N. T. Harrison, John Goss, W. H. Berry and P. Coyle, returned a verdict stating that "Manlius Wilson came to his death on December 27, 1917, from shock and hemorrhage resulting from a rifle wound inflicted by Elmer Traylor, instigated, aided and abetted by his father, Lon Traylor." Three witnesses swore to the jury last night that Mr. Traylor commanded his 13-year-old son to shoot the Negro. The testimony of Detective Eanes, who made the arrest in the case, and S. J. Poarch was heard by the jury, but the most incriminating evidence was given by Patrick Hart, a colored flagman on the Norfolk & Western road and first cousin of the dead boy. He testified that he heard the rifle shot, but paid no attention to it until he was told of the matter by Austin Jones, a Negro boy. He then accosted Traylor and swore that he asked Mr. Traylor did he tell "the boy to shoot Wilson." Hurt swore that Mr. Traylor replied, "Yes, I did." After some words, Hurt testified that he knocked Mr. Traylor down and was on top of him when some interfered with the fight. James Anderson, colored, testified that he saw the Traylor boy take aim at the Negro, and after his father had ordered the boy to shoot, and when the Negro boy had fallen from the fence said to his father, "I got him." A 12-year-old Negro boy, Austin Jones, testified that Mr. Traylor and his son were walking along the railroad track, and the father ran up to his son and said, "Shoot the damn Negro." The boy almed and fired at the Negro boy who was sitting on a fence. Jones said that after Wilson had fallen the Traylor boy said, "I got him, papa." John Archer, colored, testified that he heard Mr. Traylor tell his son to "shoot," and immediately after heard the report of the rifle. Archer said he was loading lumber, which prevented him from seeing the parties. All of the witnesses testified that Mr. Traylor was walking along the railroad track with a bag of coal on his back. The bullet struck the Wilson boy in the corner of his right eye and went to the base of the brain and the skull, death resulting in three minutes. Mr. Traylor and his son were arrested a few hours after the shooting by Detective D. P. Eanes. They have been confined in the local jail since that time.—Petersburg (Va) Progress. FIGHTING FORCE COSTS UNCLE SAM $140,000,000 MONTHLY. Pay Roll Passes All Previous Records —$17,000,000 Disbursed as a Monthly Compensation for 300,000 Officers. Washington, Jan. 9.—The payroll of the fighting forces of the United States is now nearly $100,000,000 a month. * This sum includes galeries of officers and enlisted men in the army and navy serving both in this country and abroad, family allotments and compensation for certain services rendered, but does not take into account "family allowances" paid by the gov- ernment toward the support of families of enlisted men, under specified conditions, nor does it include any of the special compensatory features of the military and naval insurance act Details of the pay received by soldiers and sailors and of the operation of the war risk insurance bureau have just been compiled by the several departments for information of the army public and those relating to the navy were made public tonight by the committee on public information. The others will be made public later and separately. The committee's statement shows that in December approximately $17,000,000 was disbursed as monthly compensation for the services of some 300,000 officers and men who constitute the uniformed force of the navy. This did not include any amounts that might have been paid under the war risk act as family allowances or other compensation provided for by that law. The system of pay in the navy is complicated by a large number of ranks and ratings as well as financial rewards for special merit and service, and allowances made for quarters for officers serving on shore duty. The salaries range from the $22.60 per month paid mess attendant and apprentice seamen to the $833 a month paid to an admiral commanding a fleet. Added to the officers regular army pay is graduated compensation for length of service and 10 per cent additional for duty beyond the continental limits of the United States. CORONERS JURY FINDS A NON- COMMITTAL VERDICT IN POLICE KILLING. Inquest into the death of Harry Gayle, fatally wounded while on the premises of H. M. Wingfield, 614 North Third forty-four street, last Thursday night, January 9th, developed the finding that the killing was done by "some person unknown to the jury." 615 exonerated Patrolman I. G. Cousins, of the First Police Precinct, so far as the investigation of the Coroner extends. The hearing in Police Court yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock dragged along until after 6 o'clock, when it was continued in order to hear Dr. J. D. Hinchman, who extracted the bullet from the breast of the boy just after he died. The inquest before the Coroner brought to light the circumstance that the bullet which killed the boy was .38 caliber, and that the pistol which Patrolman Cousins had in possession and from which he fired was a regulation .32 caliber. Cousins testified that he fired six shots. A statement which promises to develop much interest is that H. M. Wingfield ran from its house at the time of the pursuit of the Gayle boy and carried with him a 3S-catheter pistol. This was produced at the Coroner's inquest, clean and bright, showing no sign of having been fired recently. At the Police Court hearing, Dr. Whitfield produced this pistol and four cartridges. A puzzling circumstance here was that the cartridges which Mr. Wingfield turned over to the Coroner were not the same as the one which Dr. Hinchman extracted from the wound. Mr. Wingfield stated at the inquest that he had not fired the pistol in five years, and that on the night the boy was shot the phi dropped from the revolver he carried, and he ran on without stopping to find it. WISE ASKS THAT COUSINS BE HELD FOR GRAND JURY At the close of the Police Court hearing yesterday, Commonwealth's Attorney Wise stated to the court without making any argument, on account of the lateness of the hour, that even if it appears that the bullet which Dr. Hunchman found appears on his testimony today to be 38 caliber, he will urge that the case against Consins be sent on to the grand jury. Patrolman Consins took the stand in his own behalf during the hearings and staged that he carried a 32-caliber pistol on the night of the shooting; that he shot six times, but never at the boy. He was within two feet of the lad at one time, he said and grabbed for him, but missed. He stated that he did not hear any other shots, and that he was paying attention to what he was doing and not what was going on about him. Charles S. Thomas, 619 North Thirth-third Street, said in Police Court that he heard six shots, and that two of them seemed to him to be on the level between the boy, whom he saw fleeing, and a police officer. He did not recognize Cousins as the man. Mrs. J. H. Proeman, a witness who was in her house when she heard the shots, was certain that she heard eight distinct shots fired. Morris Wingfield said he picked up the Gayle boy, and that at the time of the chase no other person was in sight excepting Patrolman Cousins and himself. He said his father did not come from the house. Robert Gayle, father of the dead boy, said that his son would have been fifteen years old Tuesday. This was all the testimony asked of him. Police officials testified as to regulations with regard to the caliber of pistols issued to patrolmen. This testimony corroborated the statement that Patrolman Cousins carried a .32. FOOD EXHIBIT AND PROGRAM AT TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE. Tuskegee, Ala., December 29.—"Meeting the Needs of the War Situation will be the topic for discussion at the annual Tuskegee Negro Conference which convenes at Tuskegee Institute, Wednesday and Thursday, January 16th and 17th, 1918. In the first days' session, emphasis will be given to the problems of food and farming which have become especially important and urgent since this country has entered the war. The Annual Workers conference will be held on Thursday, January 17th and the special topics which will be considered are: "What is being done, in Spite of the War Conditions to Increase the Facilities for Rural Education;" What the Schools for Higher and Secondary Education are Doing to Help Improve the Rural Schools, and "What is Being Done by the Rural Schools to Help Improve the Rural Community Life" along such lines as helping to promote beter farming, improve the home, help the church, conserve health and direct the social life of the community. This session of "workers" will bring together teachers, ministers, and others who are engaged in some form of definite work for the improvement of the masses of the Negro people. A number of state superintendents of education, and other persons prominent in the educational work for the colored people have been invited to appear on the program. The acceptances already received, and the general interest manifested in the subjects for discussion indicate that the Twenty-seventh annual Conference will be largely attended, and very successful meetings held. In addition to the regular program there will be a number of interesting exhibits arranged by the various departments at the Institute. Among these, will be an exhibit showing various war substitutes for food which is being arranged by prof. George W. Carver, Director of the Tuskegee Experiment Station. For information regarding the conference, write R. R. Morton, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. We have got to measure our grains not in terms of food, but in terms of human life: literally, in the terms of the lives of women and children and armies of our men on the other side of the water. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HIS WIFE'S CALLER HID BEHIND THE PIANO. ```markdown ``` Major Corbett, Surgeon of 145th Infantry So Says in Divorce. (New York Sun, Jan. 12, 1918.) Major Stratford F. Corbett, surgeon in the 115th Infantry, U. S. N. G. sat very imposingly in his khaki uniform yesterday in the Bronx County Supreme Court and told Justice Erlanger how he had returned to his home at 2226 Loring place on the night of November 12, 1917, and fished James Brennan, an inspector for the Board of Health, from behind the family piano, where he had taken refuge during a search of the premises by the returning warrior. IT IS OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN! The Major seeks a divorce from Mrs. Harriett Baker Corbett. He was stationed at Spartanburg, S. C., when he suddenly came home, and with Dr. Edward T. Higgins, chief surgeon for the New York Police Department, went to his home. He said that he had previously seen Brennan enter the home, and when he rang the bell of his wife's apartment there was no answer for some time. WE ARE GIVING AWAY COUPONS FOR EVERY CENT PAID IN MONEY IN THE PLANET OFFICE, ON EITHER JOB WORK OR ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. THESE COUPONS WILL BRING A TALKING MACHINE, AN UMBRELLA OR A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS, JUST AS YOU SELECT. Then, he testified, Mrs. Corbett let them in, and he began searching the house for the missing Brennan. After some quest, Brennan was found hiding behind the piano. Major Corbett said that he landed on the Brennan countenance and that Dr. Higgins restrained him, saying that the hour was late and that a noise would not do either side of the controversy any good. Then, said the Major, he cast Brennan into the outer darkness. ADDITIONAL LIGHT GIVEN. Justice Erlanger got additional light from Mrs. Ethel Abrogast of 419 East 157th street, whose husband is pay roll clerk for the Central Union Gas Company. Mrs. Abrogast was among those present at the Corbett home, and seemed to have quite a line on the rapidly moving festivities. FOR $100 WORTH OF COUPONS. WE WILL SEND YOU A LARGE SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR $75 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A SMALLER SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR 30 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A DETACHABLE UMBRELLA. YOU CAN TAKE IT APART AND PUT IT INTO YOUR TRUNK OR SUIT CASE WHEN TRAVELING. Mrs. Corbett, she attracted the young woman, had called her and asked that she come over and escort some whiskey and cigarettes for the greater smoothness of the entertainment. She said that she brought the refreshments and had one little drink, while Brennan and Mrs. Corbett finished the supply. "During the evening," she went on, "some one called Mrs. Corbett to the telephone, and when she ended the conversation she turned and said: "Some one I don't know said over the phone, 'As one who wishes you well, you must not have any callers at the house tonight.' FOR $30 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS WE WILL ALLOW YOU A CASH DISCOUNT ON ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS THAT YOU MAY SEND US. THE PLANET SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME. IT IS NEWSY AND READABLE. AN EXPERIENCE OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ENABLES US TO CATER TO THE READING PUBLIC. YOU WILL LIKE THE PLANET IF YOU WILL READ IT "Mrs. Corbett said, as she turned from the phone: 'Jim Brennan is a better man than the doctor, and if Brennan thinks as much of me as he professes to this is his place and he can stay here.'" It was along toward midnight, said Mrs. Abrogast, when the visible supply of liquor vanished and Mrs. Corbett wanted Brennan to go for more. Brennan couldn't see the proposition with a spyglass, and Mrs. Abrogast agreed to go and reopenish the convivial bottle. ENCOUNTERS THE MAJOR On the steps she encountered Major Corbett and Dr. Higgins. She said that Dr. Higgins told her not to go and that he would see her home. She waited until 4 o'clock and when Dr. Higgins did not come for her she went by the shortest travelled route to her own fireside. We Do All Kinds of Job Work Dr. Higgins to'd the court that he saw Brennan enter the house. The physician went in subsequently with Major Corbett. He said that Mrs. Corbett told Brennan not to depart when Major Corbett ordered him out, and that the wife said to her nocturnal visitor: WE HAVE TWO LINOTYPES, ONE IS OF THE LATEST PATENT. THE COST PRICE OF THE FIRST ONE WAS $3,375, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. THE COST OF THE LATEST WAS $3,700, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. ADD TO THESE AMOUNTS $1,000 AND YOU HAVE THE EXPENSE OF BRINGING THEM FROM THE MERGENTHALER FACTORY AT BROOKLYN, N. Y. AND SETTING THEM UP IN OUR OFFICE AT RICHMOND. "Don't go. Jim; you hae e as much right here as he has. Court took a recess until Monday and Major Corbett wired Camp Wadsle to see if he could, his leave extended the case could be ended. If he cannot the unfinished chapters will be heard when another leave can be granted. WHY OF MEATLESS MEALS. Because of the lack of fodder and the increased need of meat to feed the soldiers and war workers. France Great Britain, Italy and Belgium have on hand today 33,000,000 head of stock than they had before the war. Their herds are still decreasing, in spite of the fact that we are now sending them three times as much meat as we did before the war. We must send them more meat this year than ever before. Here is how you can help: Eat fish and other sea food, poultry and rabbits instead of beef, mutton and pork. Fish, chicken, etc., can not be shipped in compact form like meat, and are more perishable. Our Press Room is also well equipped. The outlay for machinery alone exceeds $4000 Call and see our plant We make this statement in order that you may know and understand that we are well prepared to take care of your orders and deliver to you your work on time. Address Do not use either beef, mutton or pork more than once a day. Have one meatless day a week. Serve smaller portions, and use all left-over meat cold or in made dishes Use more soups. Use beans; they have nearly the same food value as meat. Remember that no grain or other human food was used to feed the fish that gives you nourishment. Save the products of the land. Eat more fish. THE RICHMOND PLANET. Please see that all Food Administration regulations are enforced in your territory, and if you have any trouble or wish any advice, write immediately to the office of the Food Administrator, Davis Building, Richmond, Va., and we will see that matters are taken care of. JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia CALLY RYLAND. Assistant Publicity Director for Vá. If we have the corn, the mills to grind it, the cooks to cook it, and don't use it, we are in the same position as if we had ships manned to fight and held fast in the harbor; or men armed and trained to fight and kept eternally in camps and cantonments.