Richmond Planet

BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 PER YEAR RUPTURE IN DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN IS EMPHATIC. War Machine Has Broken Down--Charges Incompetency in All Departments President Woodrow Wilson's Stinging Reply. Declares Democratic Chairman Distorted Facts--Stormy Scenes Enacted in Upper Chamber. Senator Stone Charges Colonel Roosevelt with Sedition. VOLUME XXXV, NO. 11 RUPTU War Machi Declares Den United States Senator George B. Chamberlain of Oregon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs, speaking at a luncheon given in honor of himself and Congressman Julius Kahn of California by the National Security League at the Astor yesterday, made the unqualified statement that "the military establishment of America has fallen down," as asked the reason it felt, he added, was "because of inefficiency in the bureau and department of the Government of the United States." The Senate Military Affairs Committee, Senator Chamberlain said, was trying to give the army "one man who can say no and has the nerve to say no when the time comes to say it." Later in the afternoon, in a speech at the Republican Club, Senator Chamberlain announced that a bill to create a War Cabinet, to consist of three members, would be introduced in the Senate tomorrow. The luncheon was attended by nearly 1,000 men and women. Elithu Root presided, and the only speaker he sides Senator Chamberlain and Congressman Kahn was Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Others present included some of the best-known men and women in the country, and the oya- PRESIDENT WILSON TO AID WAR HEADS Washington, January 21.—President Wilson issued a statement tonight characterizing as an "astonishing and unjustifiable distortion of the truth" assertions made by Senator Chamberlain in a speech at New York Saturday concerning inaction and inefficiency on the part of the government in its war preparations. The President said he regarded Secretary Baker as one of the ablest public officials he had ever known, and that the country soon would learn whether he or his critics understood business at hand. Investigations conducted at the Capitol, the President said, had brought to the foreground delays and disappointments and had contributed to them by drawing officials away from their work. "Nothing helpful or likely to speed or facilitate the war tasks of the government has come out of such criticism, and investigations," he added. Legislation proposed by the Senate Military Committee for the creation of a war council and a minister of munitions, the President declared, had come after effective measures of reorganization already had been maturely perfected. When Senator Chamberlain heard of the President's statement he made one in reply, saying he had spoken extemporaneously at New York and that his criticisms were directed only at the military establishment, not at other departments of the government; he declared he would press his legislation in spite of the President's opposition. PRESIDENT SAYS DEPARTMENT HAS DONE A GREAT WORK. The statement follows: "When the President's attention was called to the speech made by Senator Chamberlain at a luncheon in New York on Saturday he immediately inquired of Senator Chamberlain whether he had been correctly reported, and upon ascertaining from the Senator that he had been, the President felt it his duty to make the following statement: "Senator Chamberlain's statement as to the present inaction and ineffectiveness of the government is an astonishing and absolutely unjustifiable distortion of the truth. As a matter of fact, the War Department has performed a task of unparalleled magnitude and difficulty with extraordinary promptness and efficiency. There have been delays and disappointments and partial miscarriages." of plan, all of which have been drawn into the foreground and exaggerated by the investigations which have been in progress since the Congress assembled—in investigations which drew indispensable officials of the department constantly away from their work and officers from their commands and contributed a great deal to such delay and confusion as had inevitably arisen. But, by comparison with what has been accomplished, these things, much as they were to be regretted, were insignificant, and no mistake has been made which has been repeated. "Nothing helpful or likely to speed or facilitate the war tasks of the government has come out of such criticism and investigation. I understand that reorganizations by legislation are to be proposed—I have not been consulted about them and have learned of them only at second hand—but their proposal came after effective measures of reorganization had been thoughtfully and maturely perfected and, inasmuch as these measures have been the result of experience, they are much more likely than any other to be effective. If the Congress will but remove the few statutory obstacles of rigid departmental organization which stand in their way. PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD CAUSE DELAYS. "The legislative proposals I have heard of would involve long additional gelties and turn our experience into mere lost motion. My association and constant conference with the Secretary of War have taught me to regard him as one of the oldest public officials I have ever known. The country will soon learn whether he or its critics understand the business in hand. "To add, as Senator Chamberlain did, that there is efficiency in every department and bureau of the government is to show such ignorance of actual conditions as to make it impossible to attach any importance to his statement. I am bound to infer that that statement sprang out of opposition to the administration's whole policy rather than out of any serious intention to reform its practice." SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN ALSO GIVES OUT A STATEMENT Senator Chamberlain said: "In my New York speech I had not prepared the address and spoke twenty minutes extemporaneously, without notes. I pointed out that from Bunker Hill to the present time we had had no military organization or policy. The press report of my address was correct. But my argument was directed to the military establishment and not to other departments of the government, although it was broad enough to be subject to that interpretation. But those hearing it knew I referred merely to the military establishment and that the Senate Military Committee had undertaken through the bills for a war cabinet and a director of munitions, to work out changes in the establishment. "I explained that those bills were not administration measures. I did not misrepresent them. "Secretary Baker's efforts to better his organization have my utmost approval. He has made much improvement. But the inherent weakness of his reorganization is that nobody between the army and the President has legal authority. There is the Council of National Defense, the War Industries Board and the clearance committee—all purely voluntary organizations—between the President and the army. The war cabinet and director of munitions would be created by law with definite legal powers and duties, respectively, to map out and direct war policies and to have charge of war supplies. By this plan we would substitute a strong for the only weak link in the chain of organization. "I regret very much that the administration is not with me. But I am acting under my oath, and will have the approval of my own con- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1918. science, even if not of the administration. "The people are entitled to be let into the committee's confidence. If the people don't want it, that will be all right. It's their war." His bitter arraignment of Senator Chumberlain marks the first open break in the relations between the two men. Hitherto the Senator has been regarded as a swaltw supporter of the administration. It was he who handled the administration military legislation in the last Congress, including the selective draft act. Eureka Company Elects Officers Eureka Company, No. 1, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias hold its annual meeting on Thursday night, January 17. Excellent reports were made and the Company found to be very encouraging. After the regular business the following officers were elected: Captain George L. Branch, First Lieutenant T. Leccoss, Second Lieutenant P. E. Norrell, First Sergent Joe Carter, Second Sergent Paul Taylor, Third Sergent Moses Finner, Fourth Sergent, M. J. Bartlett; Corporals R. Randall, T. Russell, Robert Henderson, H. Boothe, Captain David Allen presided during the election. Members of the Order are urged to join and those old members who have not been attending are asked to return and work for the good of the company. In Memoriam: In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Rev. W. L. Smith, who departed this life fifteen months ago: "To live in hearts of those we love is not to die." His devoted wife, MARTHA T. SMITH, (nee Miles.) In Memoriam In loving memory of my dear husband and our father and grandfather Richard T. Cogbill, Sr., who died January 16, 1913: Five years have passed, our hearts' still sore. As time goes on we miss him more. His loving smile and kind face; No one can fill his vacant place. The loss was bitter, the pain sovere; To part with one we loved so dear. The trial was hard, we'll not complain But trust in God to meet again. Entered Into Rest. HARRIS—Doparted this life January 14, 1918, Miss Martha Harris. She was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Peyton preached a beautiful sermon, picturing to the congregation the life of the deceased. Miss Lola Lewis and Mr. Joseph Matthews sang very sweetly. "There Is Rest for the Weary," and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." The floral designs wear many. When the angel brought the message, That our loved one had to go, None but those who have lost loved ones. Can our grief and sorrows know. You are gone, but not forgotten. Fresh your love will ever be. For as long as there is memory, We shall always thnk of thee. MARTHA HARRIS. Mother Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and consideration shown during the illness and death of our sister and daughter, Martha Harris. May God's richest blessings rest upon them. MARTHA HARRIS, Mother. MINNIE COUSINS, GERTRUDE HARRIS. Mrs. Mildred Johnson is ill at her residence, 115 W. Charity street. Mr. Preston Taylor continues quite sick at his residence, 120 W. Hill street. Mr. J. M. Mallory shows his appreciations for the Planet by sending us Messrs W. H. Morgan, Thomas Hunter and Clyde Stewart as subscribers from Cass, W. Virginia. There will be a song service at the Third St., Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday January 27th, at 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Willie A. Hewin of Washington, D. C., was called to the city last week on account of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Nannie Thompson. She returned to Washington last Friday. Mrs. Florence Wilson, of Danville, Va. who has been indisposed is much improved. Mrs. Atlas E. Baroe and her little son, Atlas, Jr., returned to the city last Wednesday from Durham, N. C., where they spent a month visiting friends and relatives. Captain Thomas H. Brown, editor of the Virginia Messenger, of Petersburg, Va. saw the Governor Thursday and had the life sentence of Richard F. Pollard, of Blackstone, reduced to eight years. Died at the Richmond Hospital Wednesday evening January 9, 1918 at 11:30 after an illness of two months, Mrs. Nannie Thompson of 913 St. John street one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the community. Her remains were removed by undertaker W. I. Johnson to the home of Dr. M. B. Jones, 908 N. 3rd St., who had been her devoted friend of years. Her niece Mrs. W. He Allen Hewin of Washington, D. C., attended the funeral and assisted Dr. Jones in making the necessary arrangements. Lumber Table of St. Joseph's Cathedral conducted the funeral services. S. S. Haree and Harriet Joy was rendered by Mr. Cicero Lomax. While the casket was being laid to rest St. Joseph's quartet sang a beautiful selection. The Pall-bearers were as follows: Dr. Geo. A. Thompson, Mr. Henry Moore, Mr. Anderson Knox, Mr. Eddie Clay, Mr. Harry Thompson and Mr. Geo W. Boyl. KILLED IN HER HOME. With a bullet wound directly through the center of her forehead, Ester V. Rogers, colored, of 1112 W. Heigh street was found dead on the floor of her bed room by her husband as he returned home to build a fire for her. Whether death was by su- A New Arrival Mr. and Mrs. David Jones Fitzgerald, of 2120 E Main street became the happy parents of a baby boy at Noon, Thursday, the 17th. Both mother and child are doing nicely under care of Dr. Bossi B. Tharp EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR TO SPEAK IN FUTON, Sunday, January 27, 1918, at 3:30 P. M., the Honorable John Mitchell, Jr., will address the people on the War and Thrift at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Men's Bible Class. The public is cordially invited. The electric cars will take you within one square of the church, Orleans Street between Fulton and Erin Streets. A. D. Clarke, A. D. Daniel, committee. After the address the Sunday School officers will be installed by Mr. F. E. Lightner. We have many sick, but all are improving. Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church had a large gathering last Sunday, notwithstanding the bad weather. Rev. N. B. Brown, the pastor, preached a soul-stirring sermon to the delight of all present. You are cordially invited to take out a Xmas card now. Card of Thanks I wish to tender my sincere thanks to you for your needs of kindness and for your expressions of sympathy over the death of my devoted father, Willis Wyatt. At such a time when one is overwhelmed in sorrow, and burdened with grief over the death of a dear one, a sympathetic word or act goes a long way towards consoling a broken heart and troubled m'dn. May God's richest blessings be poured upon each one of you shall ever be my prayer, I am. Truly but sadly yours, Mrs. ELLA B. BRIGGS, 908 N. First St. FOR SALE—Confectionery Store, complete stock, ideal location, fine trade. Will sell reasonably. Right in the business section of South Richmond. Apply MRS. R. NOVEY 2005 Hull street, South Richmond, Va. Phone. Madison 9526. Died at the Richmond Hospital Wednesday evening January 9, 1918 at 11:30 after an illness of two months, Mrs. Nannie Thompson of 913 St. John street one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the community. Her remains were removed by undertaker W. I. Johnson to the home of Dr. M. B. Jones, 908 N. 3rd St., who had been her devoted friend of years. Her perie Mrs. W. We Allen Hewin of Washington, D. C., attended the funeral and assisted Dr. Jones in making the necessary arrangements. Dulber Tobié of St. Joseph's Cathedral conducted the funeral services. St. Joseph's fourteenth Birthday Jow was rendered by Mr. Cicero Lomax. While the casket was being laid to rest St. Joseph's quartet sang a beautiful selection. The Pall-bearers were as follows: Dr. Geo, A. Thompson, Mr. Henry Moore, Mr. Anderson Knox, Mr. Eddie Clay, Mr. Harry Thompson and Mr. Geo W. Boyl. KILLED IN HER HOME With a bullet wound directly through the center of her forehead, Esther V. Rogers, colored, of 1112 W. Leight street was found dend on the floor of her bed room by her husband as he returned home to build a fire for her. Whether death was by suicide or murder puzzles the police and Coroner Whitfield. She was last seen by her husband who is a waiter, at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. When he returned about 8 o'clock that night he stumbled over the dead body when entering the room. His twenty-six year old wife had purchased a new set of furs during the afternoon. He talked to her about her purchase just before leaving her. There was no trouble between the husband and wife. The fatal shot was fired while the young woman had her hat on and she was dressed ready to leave the house. Only slight traces of powder were found on the hat which the bullet penetrated. Evangelist Skipwith In Baltimore. First Baptist Church, Dr. P. C. Neal pastor. The fight is on the fire is burning. Dr. W. H. Skipwith, the noted Evangelist came to us from Pittsburg, Pa., on the 14th inst., and thus far there have been over one hundred accessions and still they come. He will be with us until February 8th. Medical Society Elects Officers The Richmond Medical Society hold its annual meeting Friday night, January 18, 1918, at the office of Dr. R. E. Jones, 533 North Second Street. Many interesting subjects were discussed, and the work outlined for the current year. Those present enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The following officers were elected: President, R. C. Brown, D. D. S.; vice president, E. S. Roane, M. D.; secretary, J. H. Blackwell, Jr, M. D. (relected), assistant secretary, W. J. Pett's, D. D. S.; treasurer, A. D. Carr, M. D.; journalist, Bessole B. Tharps, M. D. INFORMATION WANTED Will some one please furnish me with the information as to the whereabouts of Walter Perry, Colored? If so, address, J. THOMAS HEWIN, Attorney-at-law, 613-a N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Death of M.r Edward Hall. Edward Hall died at his residence, 300 West Leigh Street, January 5th, 1918. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife and four children, Lewis Hall, Edward Hall, Jr., Mrs. Rosa Mickens, Mrs. Cora Jiles, all of Richmond, Va. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Cora Hall wishes to thank her friends for their kindness during her husband's illness. A MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY. One of the most remarkable and mystifying tragedies that has ever taken place among colored folks in this city happened last Tuesday afternoon at 1112 W. Leigh St., in the apartments of Mr R. L. Rogers. As a result Mrs. Eather V. Rogers, head waitress at Morris' Cafeteria, on Second St., near Leight St., is a corps. But little information could be obtained concerning the affair. Mr. Rogers stated that he left his wife at home at about 4 P. M. that day and expected that she would not be there when he returned as she worked out. He got back at about 8 o'clock and stumbled over something on the floor. On investigation, he found that it was the body of his wife. A bullet hole in her head told the story that a revolver had done the work and she was dead. He at once gave the alarm. The affair is shrouded in mystery. An investigation of the affair has been under way, but no one seems to have even heard the report of the revolver that ended the unfortunate woman's life. No 'girl-feeling is reprated as having existed between husband and wife. The funeral took place yesterday and interment was in Woodland Cemetery. Funeral Director A. D. Price officiated. CHRIS, JACKSON'S CASE The case of Chris, Jackson, charged with killing his wife Florence was called in the Hustings Court last Monday and the hearing postponed until February 5th. It is doubtful if the case will be tried even at that time. The friends to the dead woman have succeeded in interesting Hon. L. O. Wendenburg in the case and the indications now are that he will assist in the prosecution. Jackson is out on bail, with his grand-mother, Mrs. Vaughan as security, Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., and Attorney J. R. Pollard will represent Jackson. Birth Will Be Shown at the Globe Theatre Friday and Saturday The management of the Globe theatre has secured the sensational and most daring feature film ever made called "Birth" now being shown at the New Theatre on Broad street. Birth was endorsed by the Department of Health of Richmond as well as the Mothers Federation of Clubs and the Department of Labor of the United States. This picture shows actual scenes of the operations as taken in several hospitals the pictures are the only one of its kind and another like it will never be again shown. On account of the delicate subject the management will be compelled to show the picture separately to women and men. The picture will be shown to women only each day from 2 P. M. to 7 P. M. and to men only each day from 7 P. M. to 11 P. M. No children will be admitted. The picture will be shown Friday and Saturday, February 1st and 2nd. According to the authorities of the city every man and woman should see it. SIMMS—HAYES Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson Allen announces the approaching marriage of their daughter, Micka Minnie Tyler Hayes to Luteenant John Hickman Simms, Jr., February 1918 in the College Chapel of Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Va. PRICE, FIVE CENTS ON SYNATIC. departments per Chamber. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Officers Installed—A Large Attendance at the Sharon Baptist Church. Gand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr., installed the officers of the lodges and courts of the Order of Knights of Pythias at the Sharon Baptist Church last Tuesday night, despite the cold weather and the heavy snow that covered the city streets. A large number were present. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., pastor of the church, after which Grand Chancellor Mitchell delivered a most interesting and entertaining address upon the present war conditions. At the conclusion, he requested Past Grand Chancellor, W. R. Green to act as District Deputy Grand Chancellor and with Grand Master at Arms, W. H. Willis, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Thomas M. Crump and Grand Medical Register, A. A. Tennant, he retired to the ante room and then reappeared to install the officers. This work was quickly performed. He then delivered a short address on the order and arrangements were made for a membership campaign. Music was rendered by the Sharon Baptist Church choir and by Mr. Joseph Matthews. The audience was delighted. A vote of thanks was tendered to the Sharon Baptist Church, the pastor, the choir, the Committee of arrangements under the leadership of Miss M. L. Chiles and Mrs. Lucy Cross. Special Deputy Anna Taylor was also present. Two fine gavels were presented to the Grand Worthy Counselor, John Mitchell, Jr., by a committee, Mrs. Adelalde G. Thompson had them in charge. Young Men's Love and Union Club Holds Installation Exercises The Young Men's Love and Union Club of South Richmond, founded more than twenty years ago by Mr. R. L. Haden, the late James Young and a few other energetic young men of "old Manchester," held its Installation Exercises on the first Monday night in January "under its own vine and fig tree," on the corner of Petersburg "Pike and Decatur Street. The hall was crowded, every available seat being occupied by the members, who listened patiently to the well-prepared program for fully an hour and a half. The following program was rendered: "America," by the club; prayer, Brother Frank Gibson, Sr.; solo, Mr. Chas. Howerton; remarks, Retiring President, Wm. H. Mosby; "Aim and Object of the Club," Mr. Benjamin Taylor; chorus, "I Am Thine O. Lord," the club; remarks by Mr. Richard Dixon, chairman of Board of Directors; chorus, "All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name," club; installation of officers, Mr. John R. Gogill; prayer, Chplain Jas. Johnson; chorus, "Leaning On the Everlasting Arm," club; remarks, two minutes, by the officers installed. The program was enjoyed by all. The following are the officers: C. P. Randolph, President; Charles Bland, Vice-President; Robert L. Haden, Financial Secretary; Alley Byrd, Record Secretary; Alexander Pryor, Sick Chairman; James Johnson, Chapain: Hamdon Moon, Conductor; J. M. Robinson, Inner Guard; Richard Nowby, Marshal; W. T. Henderson, Jan'tor; Richard Dixon, Alley Byrd, James Johnson, Banking Committee. After the exercises refreshments were served to the satisfaction of the inner man by the following committee: Benjamin Taylor, William Mosby, C. P. Randolph, John Mason, A. T. Cheatham. All expressed themselves as highly pleased with the excellent program furnished by Chairman James Johnson and his committee. As the small hours of morn crept in, the members were seen wending their way to their several homes. THE PLANET LANGEORDS CAREER A WIERD RECORD OF FORM REVERSES. (By James J. Corbett.) A sport writer once called Sam Langford "the elevator of pugilism." And the sport writer wasn't far wrong, because the "Boston Tar Baby" has had more ups and downs than any other man that ever stepped within the ropes. His whole career is a weird record of form reversals. Just a few months ago Langford met Fred Fulton in Boston—and Langford was beaten. He wasn't knocked out, but when the seventh round was called the Negro refused to continue the fight, and Fulton was given the verdict on technical knockout. When this news was flashed around the country, everyone figured that at last the one-time great Negro warrior was through—"all through." But not so. Just a short time after that, Langford was matched with Kid Norfolk, another dusky fighter, Norfolk had flashed into pugilistic prominence by defeating Billy Miskie and many other topnotchers. Ninety per cent of the pugilistic experts figured that Langford was due for another bad bearing. But, to the surprise of the sporting world the "Bosson Tar Baby" came back in seemingly miraculous fashion, made a punching bag out of Norfolk for two rounds and sent him down and out for the count in the third. These are just two of the many in stances of Langford's peculiar career. Ring history is replete with many others. Among the most striking of these are Sam's affairs with Gambat Smith, once looked upon as the logical heavyweight champion of the world. On November 17, 1913, Smith, then in the heyday of h's greatness, took on Langford in Boston and gave the Negro an artistic heating. Smith won the decision after twelve rounds of fighting and immediately was hailed as the greatest white warrior in the game. His defeat of Langford was looked upon everywhere as the final stamp of greatness upon his record. The fact that Langford went into that contest with Smith woefully out of condition was not elaborated upon at the time. But that was the real truth. Smith made so much capital of the fact that he had defeated Langford that the Negro made overtures for another contest. Smith, confident of h's own ability, finally consented to another match with the Negro. He felt he surely could duplicate his performance and so establish himself rigidly on the pinnacle of pugilistic greatness. He figured that he was Langford's master—and there was where he made the fatal mistake of h's career. Langford trained fairly hard for the return bout with Gunboat Smith and the battle was staged in Boston on October 20, 1914. Smith went into the fight certain of an easy and early victory. But what a surprise! It was a different Langford who faced him in that contest—the great Langford of the other days. Smarting under the slighting remarks Smith had made about him, Langford went out after the white fighter in the first round and never up on him. Langford hammered Smith all around the ring in the first session, kept up the bombardment in the second and soon after the third began walked up to the groggy Smith, raped him heavily on the jaw—and the fight was over. And Gunboat Smith's ambitions to become heavyweight champion of the world were wrecked then and there. He never recovered, from that beating and soon after joined the ranks of "has beens." Langford's career is a crowded one—one cluttered with so many peculiar performances that it is almost impossible to chronicle them all. He has fought great battles one week against great opponents, the following week he has looked like a novice when pitched against mediocre fighters. No one ever has been able to figure out just how Sam Langford will conduct himself when he enters a ring. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been lost through his erratic showings. He has met some men in initial contests and beaten them to a frazelle. That led his sup porters to be believe that in a return match he would duplicate the performance. But with almost unfailing regularity Sam fought a battle radically different in his second meeting. He has fought Sam McVey, Jim Barry, Harry Wills and Joe Jeanneette, innumerable times. In some of the contests against these men he has looked like a world beater; in others his showing has been pitiful. A pugilistic life filled with more ups and downs than any other fighter has ever known before—that's Sam Langford. But the fact remains that Langford, when at his host, was one of the greatest battlers the ring game has ever known. Almost a pigmy in stature, he could punch with amazing power and stand up under punishment that would have sent ordinary men crumpling to the mat. Langford always was a clever, brainy fighter and for years ranked as one of the most feared warriors in the ring game. No better evidence of his punching power can be presented than his record which shows that he has scored knockouts over some of the huskiest battlers that ever donned the gloves. It is too bad that Langford didn't get a crack at Johnson when Jack was wearing the crown. If that had come to pass, it is likely that the name of another champion might have been inscribed in the records. It was often stated that Johnson feared Langford more than any living man and the fact that he ignored repeated challenges bore this out. The two black gladiators met but once. That was in 1906 when Langford was battling in the lightweight class Johnson won the decision after fifteen rounds of fighting but he took a terrible beating as part of his reward. A great fighter was Sam Langford but the most peculiar performer that pug Esm has known. IF FOOD GIVES OUT THE WAR IS LOST. One thing is becoming more and more apparent to the housewives of America, and that is—that today the war has been brought into every American household. Our armies are preparing to fight 2,000 miles from their food base, a thing which in any other war would have been impossible. So long as each housekeeper establishes a bake supply in her own kitchen we are tolerably sure of having enough food to forward to the hundreds of thousands of our young soldiers, who are already in France, and who are going over as rapidly as they can be sent. If the supply stops, the war stops. A resiliibility too big to shark lies at the door of each housewife in this country. How is she going to meet it? By saving the foods so absolutely necessary to our men at the front and so doing her great part to win this war or by "letting the other woman do the saving" while she indulges herself and her family in their usual pre-war amounts of sugar, flour, bacon and beef? It is a matter for each housewife's conscience to decide and knowing the stance spirit of patriotism which is the part of every good American woman, there is no doubt whatever how she will decide this question. AMERICAN APPETITE HEGE Studies of the monthly per capita consumption of wheat, meat fat and sugar in the United States and European countries show that in general people of the United States are the biggest eaters in the world. The German sugar ration for 1916 1917 was only one tenth of our consumption and we ate just six times as much meat as the Germans. The French sugar ration is one-seventh of ours, while England uses even less fat than France. A voluntary reduction in the use of wheat, meat, sugar and fats in this country could therefore work no hardship on our people, and will be the important means of strengthening the Liberty armies and nations. WHY AMERICA MUST FURNISH THE FOOD, The 1917 wheat crop in France was less than half of normal, using the crop of 1913 as a basis for comparison. There was a shortage of 176,000,000 bushels, or 53.3 per cent. The potato crop was only within one third of normal. The sugar beet crop showed a deficit of 67.9 per cent. Her meat hectares in the early fall showed a shortage of 10,800,000 animals. These are a few of the reasons America must feed her associates in the war. They are no longer able to feed themselves, and unless we come to the rescue are face to face with starvation. And starvation means defeat in the war. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my son, Ezekiel Collins. He left Richmond, October 9th 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 COLLINS, 2708 Q. St., Richmond, Va. 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. 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 WEDDERHURN, Auto Route A, Atlantic City, N. J. FREE STYLE BOOK --- HAIR --- To Colored Women We are the largest mound facturers of Colored Maniac Hair. Our latest book showing new styles in hair dressing and free. Every colored woman should have one. We sell thousands on hair and toilet articles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. SOLID BRASS STRAIGHT- ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp cap FIRE. Send money order or MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. $12 postpaid. POSTPAID $1.00 Hair new hairstyles, combs and toilet articles manufacturers' prices. Send two-cent stamp. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY, 181-187 Park Row, New York City. DEPARTMENT D. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BANKING Trouble comes to us all, young and old, little and big. The only way to do is to prepare for it so that when it does come, what you have done for yourself will be a kind of shock absorber. There are two ways, or rather two principal ways to do this. One way is to seek the Lord while He may be found, join some Church and prepare for the other world. The other way is to save your money. No matter how small the amount, save some of the money that you yourself earn. In this way, you will learn the system of self-help and to acquire this habit is in itself a fortune. Try saving one, two or three cents and a nickel, if you have it. If you are, in poor circumstances, do not try to save too much at one time. It will discourage you when you are forced to go and get it or to borrow on the amount. Save only the amount that you feel that you can save. By degrees, the money will increase. Some folks call this being miserly, but it is not so. You are simply saving for the rainy day. After you have saved as much as a dollar get a bank-book and add to the amount. Older persons would do well to commence now, while it is imperative that the children do the same thing. When you deny yourself and save, you are on the road to fortune, even though it may be but a small fortune—and fifty dollars is a fortune to some people. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. President, Mechanics Savings Bank. KILLS INTRUDER HE FINDS IN HIS HOME. Hagerstown Man Says Wife's Actions Actions Made Him Suspicious. Hagerstown, Md., January 19, Thomas Walter Wade, 28, employed at a Hagerstown shoe and legging factory was shot (twice in the side and instantly killed by Max A. Boyer, sor of David S. Boyer, prominent wealthy citizen of Hagerstown, late o'night in Boyer's house. Boyer went home and, according to his story, thought he noticed his wife who was a daughter of late Jno D Swartz, former mayor of their town acting strangely, Securing a searchlight and recover, he began searching the house. It is alleged he discovered Wade in a closet, dragged him out and fired two bullets into his body, which rolled down the steps. Wade died a few moments later at the bottom of the steps. Dr. Edward A. Wareham examined the body which was removed to an undertaker's establishment. One bullet grazed the heart, struck the seventh rib was deflected and severed the aorta. A jury of inquest with Harry E Bester, foreman, was impaneled, viewed the body and adjourned until Monday morning. Boyer made no effort to escape. He was arrested shortly after the shooting by Policeman Jaeob Sailes and taken to police head quarters, where Justice John H, Bitner committed him to jail without bail. A niece of Mrs. Boyer was in the house when the shooting occurred Boyer, it is said, explained to State's Attorney O. T. Kaylor and Justice Bitner the circumstances of the shooting. Boyer was employed in the office of Boyer and Heard, millers. He and his wife have no children. At police headquarters he was calm and self-possessed. DO YOU KNOW? Are you full of complaints of the high prices you are paying for food and have you ever stopped to consider the reason for it? Do you know that the farmer is paying from $2 to $2.50 a day for labor which he could get before the war for $1 or $1.50. Do you know how difficult it is to get any sort of labor? Do you know that the railroad concession makes it harder to get farm products to market today than it was a year ago? Do you know that the man who buys food from the farmer and distributes it to wholesale dealers has to pay more for his labor than ever before and that all of his necessary expenses have been on an ascending scale? Have you stopped to consider how much higher the prices of staple foods would be if the food administration had not stepped in just in time to stop speculation? Do you realize, for example, that with the shortage in sugar we might have had to pay three times the price per pound (that we are now paying)? Do you know that the farmer is getting more money out of $11 flour today than he got out of $15 flour eight months ago? These are a few of the reasons why the prices you complain of are high There is only one reason why the prices you complain of are not high er, and that reason is—the food administration. THE THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE REMAINS IN AMERICA. Do you realize how our battle line runs? Our first line of defense is in Europe, under the fire of the German guns. At present it is held for us by the English and the French. Behind that line, in a country so torn with war that its food production has fallen far below the danger line, is the second line—our men, who must be supplied with the concentrated energy which good food gives if they are ever to fight in the first line trenches. We here in America form the third line of defense. Our base of supplies is here. Are we adding to them by saving the foods needed by our first and second lines in Europee depleting them by refusing to save? Our third line of defense is as important as the first line. It is formed for the most part, by the women of America—the housekeepers shall our line waver, while the first and second lines are holding fast? If we starve the men in the first line who are fighting for us and our own men in the second line who are training and preparing to fight for us the war is lost and the movement of our troops will be toward Washington instead of toward Berlin. Does any woman in the third line of defense hesitate as to her duty in this matter? USE THE SKIM MILK There is always an abundance of skim milk going to waste on a farm. Every drop of it can be and should be used. As cottage cheese, or prepare buttermilk skim milk furnishes the maximum of food. One hundred pounds of it will produce 15 pounds of fine cheese, and what is left over may be fed to the hogs. Cottage cheese, made of skim milk furnishes seven times as much protein and "energy" as the pressed pork it would produce if used to feed hogs. Skim milk is also good for cooking and for the older people of the family to drink. CALLY RYLAND, Assistant Publicity Director of Va. Jeffries No. 1 COUGH MIXTURE NO.1 TRADE MARK Guaranteed Pure and Reliable COUGHS, COLDS, HOARISENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS PNEUOMIA AND WEAK LUNGS. Protect Yourself By Taking JEFFRIES NO. 4 COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS, 30c----60c----$1.10 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengthens the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it, write to THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES 214 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, 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) GREENSBORO, N. CAROLINA SUMMER SCHOOL For Progressive Teachers EVENTEENTH Annual Session JUNE 26—JULY 20, 1916 Easy terms, practical courses, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address Dr. S. B. Jones, Director. Send #1 and secure lodging in advance. JAS. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. C. SEVEN BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE BANK OF NEW YORK 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 We Are Making the Last Call for The Christmas Savings Club Thousands Have Joined; Hundreds Still Joining. You will want your money next Christmas just as you wanted it this last Christmas. We shall have it ready for you. We mail the checks to you. We Invite You to Join Now. Banking Hours: 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., every Day, but Saturday, then from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. If you have only ONE CENT, you can join. If you have more than that amount, you can do the same thing. Here are a list of the classes. Join either one, two, three, or all of them. 3 per cent interest allowed on all cards that are kept paid up promptly according to the Rules and Regulations printed on each card. SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR RESIDENCE, CALL AND BRING YOUR CARD WITH YOU AND WE WILL CHANGE THE ADDRESS. IF YOU LEAVE THE CITY, THE CHECK WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. YOU CAN OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR AS SMALL, AN AMOUNT AS TEN CENTS. YOU CAN SECURE A TEN CENT BANK TO HELP YOU SAVE YOUR MONEY. IT WILL NOT COST YOU A PENNY AS WE WILL LOAN IT TO YOU. WE WILL LOAN YOU A METAL ONE DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK, IF YOU DEPOSIT AS MUCH AS ONE DOLLAR. WE LOAN MONEY ON GOOD COLLATERAL. WE LOAN ON MORTGAGE SECURITIES. WE WILL CONFIDENTIALLY ADVISE YOU ON FINANCIAL MATTERS. CALL AND SEE THE PRESIDENT. OUT OF TOWN ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. SATURDAY January 26 ONE CENT CLUB You pay One Cent the first week and increase the amount paid on the previous week by just One Cent. The last amount to be paid in next November amounts to just Fifty Cents. If you keep it up, next December, you will receive $12.75 plus the interest allowed you. If you do not keep it up, you will get all that you put into the Bank, even if the amount is only one payment or One Cent. You can join this Club too, so that you can pay the largest amount first and each week the amount of payment will be just One Cent less, until the last payment in November will be One Cent instead of Fifty Cents. TWO CENT CLUB You pay Two Cents in this Club the first week and increase the amount just Two Cents on the amount paid the week before. For example, if you start with Two Cents, the next week you pay Four Cents and the next week you pay Six Cents, the next week you pay Eight Cents and so on until the last week in November, when the last payment will amount to just One Dollar. If you keep up the payments, you will receive a check for $25.50, plus the interest. If you do not keep up the payments, you will receive a check for the exact THE RICHMOND PLANET the Last Call for Christmas Saving We Joined; Hundreds ney next Christmas just as you have it ready for you. We mail Join Now. Banking Hours: 9 A. M. at Saturday, then from 9 A. M. to NT, you can join. If you have mo Here are a list of the classes. Her cent interest allowed on all g to the Rules and Regulations amount that you have paid into the Bank. You can join this Club too, by paying the large amount first and your load will lighten all through the year. For example, you pay One Dollar the first week, Ninety-eight Cents the next week and Ninety-six Cents the next week and so on until the last week in November, when the amount paid will be only Two Cents. FIVE CENT CLUB You pay Five Cents the first week and you pay Ten Cents the second week and Fifteen Cents the third week and so on, increasing the amount paid by Five Cents each week. If you keep this up, you will receive just $63.75 about December 10,1918, in time to make your Christmas shopping. In addition to this amount you will receive three per cent interest on what you have saved. You can start on the large amount first. The last amount paid when you start with Five Cents is $2.50 and if you wish to tackle the big end first and feel the burden grow lighter instead of heavier, you can pay $2.50 the first week, $2.45 the second week, $2.40 the third week and so on until the last week in November, when your last payment will be Five Cents, just as by the other method your first payment was Five CARD WITH YOU AND WE WILL CHANGE THE ADDRESS. IF YOU LEAVE THE CARD COUNT AS TEN CENTS. YOU CAN SECURE A TEN CENT BANK TO HELP YOU SAVE THE DOLLAR SAVINGS BANK, IF YOU DEPOSIT AS MUCH AS ONE DOLLAR. METGAGE SECURITIES. WE WILL CONFIDENTIALLY ADVISE YOU ON FINANCIAL MONEY SOLICITED. SAVINGS BANK, R. NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THIRD AND CLAY STS. Dep, Vice-1/resident; John T. Taylor, E.R. Jefferson, M. D., R. W. Whiting, J. J. Carter A. D. RICHMOND Virginia Cents. TEN CENT CLUB We have a flat Ten Cents a week Club. You will receive a check next December for $5.00, plus the interest on that amount. Should you fail to keep up the payments you are no worse off, so to speak, for you will receive a check for just the amount that you may have paid in, even if that amount is only Ten Cents. TWENTY-FIVE CENT CLUB You can join the flat Twenty-five Cent Club. You pay Twenty-five Cents each week and if you keep it up, you will receive a check for $12.50. If you find that you cannot keep up the payments, you will receive a check for all that you have paid in. We do not deduct from the amount for the trouble and time we expend in saving it for you. FIFTY CENT CLUB You pay Fifty Cents per week in this Club. You do this every week until the last week in November. About December 10,1918, we will send you a check for $25.00, if you have kept up your payments and in addition will pay you three per cent. interest on the amount. If you fail to keep up the payments, we will send you check for all that you may have paid. BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 PER YEAR RUPTURE IN DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN IS EMPHATIC. War Machine Has Broken Down--Charges Incompetency in All Departments President Woodrow Wilson's Stinging Reply. VOLUME XXXV, NO. 11 RUPTU War Machi Declares Den United States Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon, Chairman of the Senate Committee on M. Military Affairs, speaking at a luncheon given in honor of himself and Congressman Julius Kahn of California by the National Security League at the Astor yesterday, made the unqualified statement that "the military establishment of America has fallen down," ask the reason it fell, he added, was "because of inefficiency in every bureau and department of the Government of the United States." The Senate Military Affairs Committee, Senator Chamberlain said, was trying, to give the army "one man who can say no and has the nerve to say no when the time comes to say it." Later in the afternoon, in a speech at the Republican Club, Senator Chamberlain announced that a bill to create a War Cabinet, to consist of three members would be introduced in the Senate tomorrow. The luncheon was attended by nearly 1,000 men and women. Elinah Root presided, and the only speaker be sides Senator Chamberlain and Congressman Kahn was Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Others present included some of the best-known men and women in the country, and the ova (Continued on Page 3—1st Column.) PRESIDENT WILSON TO AID WAR HEADS Washington, January 21. President Wilson issued a statement to night characterize us as an "astonishing and unjustifiable distortion of the truth" assertions made by Senator Chamberlain in a speech at New York Saturday concerning function and efficiency on the part of the government in its war preparations. The President said he regarded Secretary Baker as one of the oldest public officials he had ever known, and that the country soon would learn whether he or his critics understood business at hand. Investigations conducted at the Capitol, the President said, had brought to the foreground delays and disappointments and had contributed to them by drawing officials away from their work. "Nothing helpful or likely to speed or facilitate the war tasks of the government has come out of such criticism, and investigations," he added. Legislation proposed by the Senate Military Committee for the creation of a war council and a minister of munitions, the President declared, had come after effective measures of reorganization already had been maturely perfected. When Senator Camberlain heard of the President's statement he made one in reply, saying he had spoken extemporaneously at New York and that his criticisms were directed only at the military establishment, not at other departments of the government; he declared he would press his legislation in spite of the President's opposition. PRESIDENT SAYS DEPARTMENT HAS DONE A GREAT WORK. The statement follows; "When the President's attention was called to the speech made by Senator Chamberlain at a luncheon in New York on Saturday he immediately inquired of Senator Chamberlain whether he had been correctly reported, and upon ascertaining from the Senator that he had been, the President felt it his duty to make the following statement: "Senator Chamberlain's statement as to the present inaction and ineffectiveness of the government is an aston'shing and absolutely unjustifiable distortion of the truth. As a matter of fact, the War Department has performed a task of unparalleled magnitude and difficulty with extraordinary promptness and efficiency. There have been delays and disappointments and partial miscarriages." of plan, all of which have been drawn into the foreground and exaggerated by the investigations which have been in progress since the Congress assembled 'investigations which grew indispensable officials of the department constantly away from their work and officers from their commands and contributed a great deal to such delay and confusion as had inevitably arisen. But, by comparison with what has been accomplished, these things, much as they were to be regretted, were insufficient, and no mistake has been made which has been researched. "Notifier helpful or likely to speed or facilitate the war tasks of the government has come out of such criticism and investigation. I understand that reorganizations by legislation are to be proposed -1 have not been consulted about them and have learned of them only at second hand - but their proposal came after effective measures of reorganization had been thoughtfully and maturely performed and, insumuch as these measures have been the result of experience, they are much more likely than any other to be effective. If the Congress will but remove the few statutory obstacles of rigid departmental organization which stand in their way. PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD CAUSE DELAYS "The legislative proposals I have heard of would involve long additional gelsays and turn our experience into more lost motion. My association and constant confession with the Secretary of War have taught me to regard him as one of the ablest public officials I have ever known. The country will soon learn whether he or his critics understand the business in hand. "To add, as Senator Chamberlain did, that there is efficiency in every department and bureau of the government is to show such importance of actual conditions as to make it impossible to attach any importance to his statement. I am bound to infer that that statement sprout out of opposition to the administration's whole policy rather than out of any serious intention to reform its process." SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN ALSO GIVES OUT A STATEMENT Senator Chamberlain said: "In my New York speech I had not prepared the address and spoke twenty minutes extemporaneously, without notes. I poluted out that from Bunker Hill to the present time we had no military organization or policy. The press report of my address was correct. But my argument was directed to the military establishment and not to other departments of the government, although it was broad enough to be subject to that interpretation. But those hearing it knew I referred merely to the military establishment and that the Senate Military Committee had undertaken, through the bills for a war cabinet and a director of munitions, to work out changes in the establishment. "I explained that these bills were not administration measures. I did not misrepresent them. "Secretary Baker's efforts to better his organization have my utmost approval. He has made much improvement. But the inherent weakness of his reorganization is that nobody between the army and the President has legal authority. There is the Council of National Defense, the War Industries Board and the clearance committee—all purely voluntary organizations—between the President and the army. The war cabinet and director of munitions would be created by law with definite legal powers and duties, respectively, to map out and direct war policies and to have charge of war supplies. By this plan we would substitute a strong for the only weak link in the chain of organization. "I regret very much that the administration is not with me. But I am acting under my oath, and will have the approval of my own con- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1918. science, even if not of the administration. "The people are entitled to be lee into the committee's confidence. If the people don't want it, that wll be all right. It's their war." His bitter arrangement of Senator Chuckberkian marks the first open break in the relations between the tw men. Hirberto the Senator has been regarded as a swalwart supporter of the administration. It was he who handled the administration military legislation in the last Congress, including the selective draft act. Eureka Company Elects Officers Eureka Company, No. 1, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias held its annual meeting on Thursday night, January 17. Excellent reports were made and the Company found to be very encouraging. After the regular business the following officers were elected: Captain George L, Branch, First Leutenant T. Leccos, Second Lieutenant P. E. Norrell, First Sergeant Joe Carter, Second Sergeant Paul Taylor, Thrd Sergeant Moses Finner, Fourth Sergeant, M. J. Bartlett; Corporals R. Randall, T. Russell, Robert Henderson, H. Rothe, Captain David Allen presided during the election. Members of the Order are urged to join and those old members who have not been attending are asked to return and work for the good of the company. In Memoriam. In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Rev. W. L. Smith who departed this life fifteen months ago: "To live in hearts of those we love is not to die." Hs devoted wife, MARTHA T. SMITH, (nee Miles) In Memoriam In loving memory of my dear husband and our father and grandfather Richard T. Cogbill, Sr., who died January 16, 1913: Five years have passed, our hearts still sore. As time goes on we miss him more. His loving smile and k'nd face; No one can fill his vacant place. The loss was bitter, the pain severe. To part with one we loved so dear. The trial was hard, we'll not complain. But trust in God to meet again. —His Wife, Children and Grand-children. Entered Into Rest HARRIS — Departed this life January 14, 1918, Miss Martha Harris. She was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Peyton preached a beautiful sermon, picturing to the congregation the life of the deceased. Miss Lella Lewis and Mr. Joseph Matthews sang very sweetly "There is Rest for the Worry," and "Will the Circlo Bo Unbroken." The floral designs weer many. When the angel brought the message, That our loved one had to go. None but those who have lost loved ones. Can our grief and sorrows know. You are gone, but not forgotten. Fresh your love will ever be. For as long as there is memory, We shall be there. shall always th'ink of thee. MARTHA HARRIS, Mother Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and consideration shown during the illness and death of our sister and daughter, Martha Harris. May God's richest blessings rest upon them. MARTHA HARRIS, Mother. MINNIE COUSINS. GERTRUDE HARRIS. Mr. Preston Taylor continues quite sick at his residence, 120 W. Hill street. Mr. J. M. Mallory shows his appreciations for the Planet by sending us Messrs W. H. Morgan, Thomas Hunter and Clyde Stewart as subscribers from Cass, W. Virginia. There will be a song service at the Third St. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday January 27th, at 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Willie A. Hewin of Washburn, D. C., was called to the city last week on account of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Nannie Thompson on she returned to Washington last Friday. Mrs. Florence Wilson, of Danville, Va. who has been indisposed is much improved. Mrs. Atlas E. Barbee and her little son, Athas, Jr., returned to the city last Wednesday from Durham, N. C., where they spent a month visiting friends and relatives. Captain Thomas H. Brown, editor of the Virginia Messenger, of Petersburg, Va., saw the Governor Thursday and had the life sentence of Richard E. Pollard, of Blackstone, reduced to eight years. A New Arrival. Mr. and Mrs. David Jones Fitzgerald, of 2120 E Main street he became the happy parents of a baby boy at Noon, Thursday, the 17th Both mother and child are doing nicely under care of Dr. Reshek, A Threes EDITOR JOHN MITCHELL, JR TO SPEAK IN EUTON. Sunday, January 27, 1918, at 3:30 P. M., the Honorable John Mitchell, Jr. will address the people on the War and Thrift at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the anpies of the Men's Bible Class. The public is cordially invited. They electric cars will take you within one square of the church, Orleans Street between Fulton and Erin Streets. A. D. Clarke, A. D. Daniel, committee. After the address the Sunday School officials will be installed by Mr. F. E. Lightner. We have many sick, but all are im- proving. Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church had a large gathering last Sunday, not withstanding the bad weather. Rez. N. B. Brown, the pastor, preached a soul stirring sermon to the delight of all present. You are cordially invited to take out a Xmas card now. Card of Thanks I wish to tender my sincere thanks to you for your needs of kindness and for your expressions of sympathy over the death of my devoted father, Willis Wyatt. At such a time when one is overwhelmed in sorrow, and burdened with grief over the death of a dear one, a sympathetic word or act goes a long way towards consulting a broken heart and troubled mind. May God's richest blessings be poured upon each one of you shall ever be my prayer. I am. Truly but sadly yours, Mrs. ELLA B. BRIGGS, 908 N. First St. FOR SALE—Confectionery Store complete stock, ideal location fin trade. Will sell reasonably. Right in the business section of South Richmond. Apply MRS. R. NOVEY 2005 Hull street. South Richmond. Va. Phone. Madison 9526. Dieq at the Richmond Hospital Wednesday evening January 9, 1918 at 11:30 after an illness of two months. Mrs. Namile Thompson of 913 St. John street one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the community. Her remains were removed by undranker W. L. Johnson to the home of Dr. M. B. Jones, 908 N. 3rd St., who had been her devoted friend of years. Dr. Olee, Mrs. W. Le Allen Hewin of Washington, D. C., attended the funeral and assisted Dr. Jones in making the necessary arrangements. Luther Tolbe of St. Joseph's Cathedral condemned the funeral services. rendered by Mr. Cicero Lomax. While the casket was being held to rest St. Joseph's quartet sang a beautiful selection. The Pull-bearers were as follows: Dr. Geo. A. Thompson, Mr. Henry Moore, Mr. Anderson Knox, Mr. Eddie Clay, Mr. Harry Thompson and Mr. Geo W. Beyl. KILLED IN HER HOME With a bullet wound directly through the center of her forehead, Esther V. Rogers, colored, of 1112 W. Leigh street was found dead on the floor of her bed room by her husband as he returned home to build a fire for her. Whether death was by suicide or murder puzzles the police and Coroner Whitfield. She was last seen by her husband who is a waiter, at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. When he returned about 8 o'clock that night he stumbled over the dead body when entering the room. His twenty-six year old wife had purchased a new set of furs during the afternoon. He talked to her about her purchase just before leaving her. There was no trouble between the husband and wife. The fatal shot was fired while the young woman had her hat on and she was dressed ready to leave the house. Only slight traces of powder were found on the hat which the bullet penetrated. Evangelist Skipwith In Baltimore. First Baptist Church, Dr. P. C. Neal pastor. The fight is on the fire is burning. Dr. W. H. Skipwith, the noted Evangelist came to us from Pittsburg, Pa., on the 14th inst., and thus far there have been over one hundred accessions and still they come. He will be with us until Febuary 8th. Medical Society/ Elects Officers The Richmond Medical Society held its annual meeting Friday night, January 18, 1918, at the office of Dr R. E. Jones, 533 North Second Street. Many interesting subjects were discussed, and the work outlined for the current year. Those present enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The following officers were elected: President, R. C. Brown, D. D. S.; vice president, E. S. Roune, M. D.; secretary, J. H. Blackwell, Jr, M. D. (relected), assistant secretary, W. J. Pett's, D. D. S.; treasurer, A. D. Carr M. D.; journalist, Bessle B. Tharps M. D. INFORMATION WANTED Will some one please furnish me with the information as to the whereabouts of Walter Perry, Colored? If so, address, J. THOMAS HEWIN, Attorney-at-law, 613-a N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Death of Mr. Edward Hall. Edward Hall died at his residence, 300 West Leigh Street, January 5th, 1918. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife and four children. Lewis Hall, Edward Hall, Jr., Mrs. Rosa Mickens, Mrs. Cora Jiles, all of Richmond, Va. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Cora Hall wishes to thank her friends for their kindness during her husband's illness. A MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY. One of the most remarkable and mystifying tragedies that has ever taken place among colored folks, in this city happened last Tuesday after noon at 1112 W. Leigh St., in the apartments of Mr. R. L. Rogers. As a result, Ester V. Rogers, head waitress at Morris' Catheteria on Second St., near Leight St., is a corps. But little information could be obtained concerning the affair. Mr. Rogers stated that he left his wife at home at about 4 P. M. that day and expected that she would not be there when he returned as she worked out. He got back at about 8 clock and stumbled over something on the floor. On investigation, he found that it was the body of his wife. A butler hole in her head told the story that a revolver had done the work and she was dead. He at once gave the alarm. The affair is shrouded in mystery. An investigation of the affair has been under way, but no one seems to have even heard the report of the revolver that ended the unfortunate woman's life. No flogging is reproted as having existed between husband and wife. The funeral took place yesterday and interment was in Woodland Cemetery Funeral Director A. D. Price officiated. CHRIS, JACKSON'S CASE The case of Chris Jackson, charged with killing his wife Florence was caught in the Hustings Court last Monday and the hearing postponed until February 5th. It is doubtful if the case will be tried even at that time. The friends to the dead woman have succeeded in interesting Hon. L. O. Wendemburg in the case and the indications new are that he will assist in the prosecution. Jackson is out on bail, with his grandmother, Mrs. Vaughan as security, Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., and Attorney J. R. Pollard will represent Jackson. Birth Will Be Shown at the Globe Theatre Friday and Saturday The management of the Globe theatre has secured the sensational and most daring feature film ever made called "Birth" now being shown at the New Theatre on Broad street. Birth was endorsed by the Department of Health of Richmond as well as the Mothers Federation of Clubs and the Department of Labor of the United States. This picture shows actual scenes of the operations as taken in several hospitals the pictures are the only one of its kind and another like it will never be again shown. On account of the delicate subject the management will be compelled to show the picture separately to women and men. The picture will be shown to women only each day from 2 P. M. to 7 P. M. and to men only each day from 7 P. M. to 11 P. M. No children will be admitted. The picture will be shown Friday and Saturday, February 1st and 2nd. According to the authorities of the city, every man and woman should see it. SIMMS—HAYES Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson Allen announces the approaching marriage of their daughter. Mick Minnie Tyler Haves to Leontien John Hickman Simms, Jr., February 2, 1918 in the College Chapel of Virginia Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg, Va. PRICE, FIVE CENTS HATIC. partments er Chamber. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Officers Installed—A Large Attendance at the Sharon Baptist Church. Gand Chancellor, John Mitchell, J.F., installed the officers of the lodges and courts of the Order of Knights of Pythias at the Sharon Baptist Church just Tuesday a night, despite the cold weather and the heavy snow that covered the city streets. A large number were present. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., pastor of the church, after which Grand Chancellor Mitchell delivered a most interesting and entertaining address upon the present war conditions. At the conclusion, he requested Past Grand Chancellor, W. R. Green to act as District Deputy Grand Chancellor and with Grand Master at Arms, W. H. Willis, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Thomas M. Crump and Grand Medical Register, A. A. Tennant, he retired to the ante room and then reappeared to install the officers. This work was quickly performed. He then delivered a short address on the order and arrangements were made for a membership campaign. Music was rendered by the Sharon Baptist Church choir and by Mr. Joseph Matthews. The audience was delighted. A vote of thanks was tendered to the Sharon Baptist Church, the pastor, the choir, the Committee of arrangements under the leadership of Miss M. L. Chiles and Mrs. Lacy Cross. Special Deputy Anna Taylor was also present. Two fine gavels were presented to the Grand Worthy Counselor, John Mitchell, Jr., by a committee, Mrs. Adelahde G. Thompson had them in charge. Young Men's Love and Union Club Holds Installation Exercises The Young Men's Love and Union Club of South Richmond, founded more than twenty years ago by Mr. R. L. Haden, the late James Young and a few other energetic young men of "old Manchester" held its Installation Exercises on the first Monday night in January "under its own vine and fig tree" on the corner of Petersburg "Fike and Decatur Street." The hall was crowded, every available seat being occupied by the members, who listened patiently to the well-prepared program for fully an hour and a half. The following program was rendered: "America," by the club; prayer, Brother Frank Gibson, Sr.; solo, Mr. Chas, Howerton; remarks, Retiring President, Wm. H. Mosby; "Aim and Object of the Club," Mr. Benjamin Taylor; chorus, "I Am Thine O, Lord," the club; remarks by Mr. Richard Dixon, chairman of Board of Directors; chorus, "All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name," club; installation of officers, Mr. John R. Cogbill; prayer, Chaplain Jas Johnson; chorus, "Leaning On the Everlasting Arm," club; remarks, two minutes, by the officers installed. The program was enjoyed by all. The following are the officers: C. P. Randolph, President; Charles Bland, Vice-President; Robert L. Haden, Financial Secretary; Alley Byrd, Recording Secretary; Alexander Pryor, Sick Chairman; James Johnson, Chaplin; Hamden Moon, Conductor; J. M. Robinson, Inner Guard; Richard Newby, Marshal; W. T. Henderson, Janitor; Richard Dixon, Alley Byrd, James Johnson, Banking Committee. After the exercises refreshments were served to the satisfaction of the inner man by the following committee: Benjamin Taylor, William Mosby, C. P. Randolph, John Mason, A. T. Cheatham. All expressed themselves as highly pleased with the excellent program furnished by Chairman James Johnson and his committee. As the small hours of morn crept in, the members were seen wending their way to their several homes. HEY PLANET TO RELIEVE COLORED FAMILIES Washington, D. C., January 20.—The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, having headquarters in that's city at 1105 You Street, has already begun relief work, relieving needy and distressed families of Colored soldiers. Last week the Committee, as soon as it learned that Ruth Young, widow of the late Risey Young, one of the Colored soldiers recently executed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was ill and badly in need of funds, rushel her funds to provide for her immediate needs, and advised her of further aid as needed. Responses to the Committee appeal for funds to relieve the needy families of Colored soldiers are coming in from every section of the country and the executive officers are very much gratified over the way the race is responding. The committee promptly acknowledges all remittances, no matter how small. Contributions have been received from far off Alberta, Canada a colored maid, in New York, touched by the appeal, promptly sent in her cheek for fifty dollars, an old colored woman away down in Texas, sent three cents, saying it was all she could spare, but she wanted to do her bit as she felt it was a sacred duty she owed to the families of our boys at the front. Charleston, W. Va., people gave a two nights entertainment, and as a result sent on a check for $117; the Colored churches and civic organizations in many towns, from coast to coast and far as south as Florida have, and are now collecting funds and forwarding them to the Committee here at Washington The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee is recognized by thousands of the race as the medium by and through which relief may be extended to the needy. The organization numbers on its board of directors some of the most prominent men in the race. Professor Kelly Miller, of Howard University, who has an international prominence is president; J. C. Napler, banker of Nashville, Teenn, and former Register of the United States Treasury, is treasurer, and Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor of the United States Navy is secretary. Because of the great need of relief work the Committee is earnestly appealing to all to respond quickly with contributions—even the w'dow's mite being cheerfully accepted and fully appreciated. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Friday night we were glad to welcome new members, men who have come to serve the other man, PresidentA. C. Clarke is a live wire on the literary. The cold weather and snow did not stop the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. We were happy to see new persons. Come again. Last Sunday was a full day for service by boys and the men. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building the workers held a special meeting. The women in the penitentiary were made happy by the special meeting which was held for them 10 A. M. by the committee. 10 A. M. the committee found the city fail regardless of the snow. The inmates of the city home rejoiced in the interest which was taken in them by the committee. Men keep it up and you will be more than paid. 4 P. M. the boys were out in good numbers to the meeting at the Y. M. C. A. and they enjoyed themselves. The meeting at the 6th Mt. Zion 3: 30 P. M. was an hour of joy with all for one man was found who did not know Christ, [Rev. R. A. Jackson pastor of the St. Philip's E. Church shot one from the soul and it went direct to the other man. Rev. R. V. Peyton followed the speaker by heartly endorsing what what had been said and extended the invitation to the young man who was out of Christ. The singing was from the soul. An hour open to everybody 5 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes. Come and you will come again. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. A special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. A. C. Come. A great rush of men 3:30 P. M. on the Ehenczer Baptist Church. Evan gallistic. Rev. C. C. Gill will do the sneaking. Subject: The Senselessness of Sin. Come and hear the new men sing The Richmond and Henrice Glee club. This is the end and it will be well for men to come and bring the other man. The Y. M. C. A. night school is open to everybody. Come. What the Y. M. C. A. needs today is prayer. Help us. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND PLANET. ADDITIONAL LIST OF FOOD ADMINISTRATORS. Richmond, Va., Jan. 15 An additional list of food administrators for the counties and cities recently appointed by Col. E. B. White. Food Administrator for Virginia includes: W. G. Matthews, Clifton Forge, Alleghany county; Leslie D. Kline, Stephens City, Frederick county; C. E. Bryant, Biddle Creek, Grayson county; H. Guy Vaughan, Ashland, Hanover county; Homer Stephenson, Monterey, Highland county; George C. Bland, Shacklefords, King and Queen county; A. Camm Winn, Jonesville, Lee county; R. L. Alsworth, Eastville, Northampton county; P. M. Watts, Orange county; Judge A. D. Watkins, Farmville, Prince Edward county; H. F. Bausell, Lebanon, Russell county; Maurice R. Hudgins, Portsmouth; Dr. J. S. DeJarnette, Staunton; S. P. Moorman, Bristol; N. D. Eller, Lynchburg. ] These gentlemen, with those named last week, have accepted the duties of food administrators for their values and counties through a fine spirit of partiotism and cooperation with the Food Administration of Virginia. VIRGINIA IS FIRST STATE TO INITIATE CANNING CLUBS. Among other things Virginia has to boast of is the fact that she was the first state in the Union to initiate "canning clubs." Not over half a dozen years ago the first canning club was started by Miss Ella Agnew in Nottoway county. Last summer there were canning club demonstrations in 85 counties in Virginia, and in 60 counties there are permanent "home demonstration agents" who not only teach canning, preserving and the putting up of jams and jellies, but everything that has to do with the and home economics. Every state in the Union swung in the behind Virginia's last summer with the result that hundreds of thousands of cans of corn, tomatoes, beans etc., were put up. This year's corn canning operations in the United States exceeds a pack of 11,000,000 cases. Tomatoes were injured by severe frosts throughout most of the Middle West and the pack is below normal. Corn and peas will be the most plentiful canned goods during 1918, according to present indications, and the use of these and other vegetable products is particularly encouraged by the Food Administration in the effort to conserve the limited supply of wheat, meats, fats and sugar by the use of other foods. GERMANY'S CATTLE SUPPLY. Since its occupation of northern France, Germany has seized about 2.2,700,000 French and Belgian cattle. By these deprudations and by restrictive measures at home, Germany has maintained practically all her original share of cattle, according to information reaching the U. S. Food Administration from French sources. ARGUMENT FOR MORE CATTLE Holland and Denmark before the war, were the dairies of Europe. But in Holland and Denmark today they are proceeding to kill one million of their dairy cattle because they cannot get sufficient feed for them. The American farmer will see in this just one more reason why he should increase his cattle herds. SURPLLUS GONE, WE MUST SAY. By the first week in December we had shipped to Europe all our surplus of wheat. And to day Europe is pleasing for more. We must send it if the war is to go on eff'ently. It stands to reason that if we eat it here we cannot ship it there. Which shall we do? Cut down on candy, sweet drinks and sugar icings, and figure out the amount of your savings. ENGLAND PUNISHES WASTERS OF FOOD. There is no waste of food among the Allies. If you will read the English food reports you will find that a woman was fined $100 and sent to jail for thirty days for throwing away half a rice pudding and a man was jailed for six months because he bought an over-supply of sugar. Food has become sacred in Europe. Food means life. It means the life of your son, your husband or your brother. It means the life of the man who is fighting for you on the other side of the water. We have always had such an over abundance of food in this country that we have never really appreciated its value. The more successful we have become the more we have wasted food, and the more servants we have been able to hire to waste it. In fact, one of the symptoms of success in America has been to order more than we can possibly eat—whether in home, hotel or restaurant—and leave most of it untouched. In old times children were bidden to eat everything they took on their plates. This is the rule we must set ourselves today. To order and to take no more than we want. Don't order food for the garbage nail. This is exactly what you are loing when you order more than you or your family can eat. 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 Munday Bldg., Baltimore, Md. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Polk Miller's LIVER PILLS One or two taken at night will relieve that tired feeling and put you in fine trim for to-morrow's work. If you are troubled with billiousness, chills and fever, dizziness, constipation, torpid liver, indigestion, headache; if your skin is sallow, if you have plimsons on your face and body, if you feel tired and all worn out—all these are nature's distress signals—do not delay, but give yourself prompt attention. You will be relieved by the use of Polk Miller's Liver Pills. They are 10c a box everywhere and are on sale at your druggist and in all general stores. A 2½c Coupon is in every box. Polk Miller Drug Co. Richmond, Virginia 10¢ 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 Dealer in Meats, Fish, Oysters, Garnish and Furry Goods, Good and Cold, Cook and Qui. 405-7 WEST LEIGH STREET Phones, Mad. 6039—Run. 3018 Immud'ate Attention to Phone Calls. Henry Mullory & Song, Press. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a full Growth of Hair. Will also restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair, If Your Hair Is Dry, and Why Try—EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair. Des With Failing Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a Jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping Nature to do its work. Leaves the Hair Soft and Silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for heavy and beautiful Black eyebrows, also Restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. Price Sent by Mail, 50c S. D. LYONS, Gen. Agt., 814 East Second St., Oklahoma City, Okla. (100 extra for postage) AGENTS OUTLET-1 Hair Grower, 1 Trench Cream and Birection for Scalp $2.80. 25 cents extra for postage KINKY F Boca Raton, Florida, 32701 Alabama, Ga. Guestlist. Born Imeod your mother Pomatiy his hair was short, earlo and happy grown up in Georgia. Gifted in 2012 borg, and is so soft not bulky but I can do it much easier. We send you my pic and profit Exelento has made SALLIE NEED. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't tighten your hair until it is nice and long. That's what EXELENTO POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roe, of the hair and makes it seem taller. After using few times you can tell the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can nix it if you want. As was so wooch, we will give your money back. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANYED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE Co., Atlanta, Ga. DO YOU KNOW HIM? I am very anxious to locate my father, Daniel Scott. He worked in a brick yard in Richmond in 1860. My mother worked in the hotel at Acquir Creek on the Potomac River, Address Daniel Scott, care of Mrs. Carter, Thompson Street, Stapleton, Staten Island, N. Y. The Star Hair Grower ```markdown ``` The Planet (Richmond, Va.) will be sent to your door for only $1.10 per year in advance. Subscribe now, and get the news news. GOOD PROPOSITION—SEND $1.00 for Big $1.75 Package of Salline Pain Cure and become a regular agent. Easy Seller. Salline Mfg. Co., 912 N. 1st, Richmond, Va. KINK PERFECTO QUININE POMADE makes the hair grow long, straight and beautiful. A marvelous preparation for straightening Kinky, Curly Hair. A new Innovation. ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED Lowndesville, S. C. Gold-Brand Products I enclose 25c in stamps for 1 box of your wonderful "Perfecto" Hair Grower by per- sonal. Send 25c for a large box, enough to last four weeks and our money back guar- nance. AGENTS write for our special plan as we have the best to make money with. GOLD-BRAND PRODUCTS COMPANY Sept. 23. Atlanta, Ga. BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN HAVE SOFT, FAIR, CLEAR, BRIGHT SKIN. Use Black and White. Sent by Mail, 25c. Many Agents are Making An Easy Living Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks). Apply as directed on label, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or biotchy skin, cleaning the skin of risings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tans or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you envy of everybody. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) by mail, or 5 boxes, $1. Agents apply for territory and special deal. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. 5, Memphis, Tenn. WRITE NOW—TO-DAY — WHILE YOU THINK ABOUT 1r. — Adv. $ 1 00 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE Not $1.00, not even 50c, not one cent extra cost to you under our use conditions. No cost to you under our use conditions. No extra charge for extra big, extreme peg-tops, pearl buttons, tunnel or fancy bolt loops. No extra charge for any FREE Furniture. No extra charge for other order, before you buy a suit or pants, get our samples and new offer. Agents of other tailoring houses that sell your furniture. We will open your eyes. We ask every man to answer this, every boy in long pants, every man, everywhere. No matter where you live or what you do, write up your name on a model not so special. Me Your New Free Offer "the big, new different tailoring deal. Costs nothing and no extra charges. Write today, this minute. Address RNICKERBOCKER TAILORING CO. Dept. 718 Chicago, IL ONE THOUSAND AGENTS WANTED GOOD MONEY MADE We want Agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a WONDERFUL, PREPARATION. Can be used With or Without Straightening Irons. Sells for 25 Cents per Box—One 25 Cent Box Will Prove Its Value. Any Person that will use a 25 Cent Box Will Be Convinced No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give The Star Hair Grower a trial and be convinced SEND 25 CENTS FOR FULL, SIZE BOX. IF YOU WISH TO BE AN AGENT, SEND $1.00 and we will send you a Full Supply that you can Begin THE STAR HAIR GROWER, MFS, BOX 812, GREENSBORO, N. C COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR Natural Front Part Swept Nature Head Latest styles of Urcule Wigs, Plats, Transformations, Puffs, Straightening ties. We are the largest firm in this line. Send us your new catalogue The Old Rechable Mme. BAUM'S HAIR EMORRIUM 480 EIGHTH AVE. NEW YORK CITY When writing mention The Richmond Planet KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT Fluffy...Long...Silky By-Using Herolin The new discovery that causes new hair to sprout all over your head—makes all your appy, coarse, kinky hair soft, silky hair fluffy, creamy so you can do it up any style. Lengthens your hair 5 to 15 inches. STOPS DANDRUF AND FROSTING SCAR. DOES HEROLIN is de-ightfully perfumed and not sticky or pumice. SEND 28 GENTS (stamps or coin) for a big box HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Georgia AGENTS*WANTED Torms Don't Worry About Bad Skin Liver Spots or Pimples Learn "The Kashmir Way" It's Better Than The Best A Kashmir Girl Kashmir Preparations For Hair and Skin Guarantee Results in 20 Days or Your Money Back Have clear skin— Fresh Girlish complexion. Kashmir Whitener and Cleanser Wonderful guaranteed skin preparation. Clears com- plexion and bleaches from 3 to 5 shades. Kashmir Hair Beautifier 50c Each — Postage 8c Extra FREE Let us send you beautiful Illustrated Beauty Book. Agents Wanted—Write Today Kashmir Chemical Co. Dept. H, 4709 State St., Chicago, Ill. COLORED MEN—Learn the Barber Badly needed in Army and out. Few weeks. Write WASHINGTON BARBER COL- LEGE, 1008 Penn. Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 41 --- Umbrella Coupons GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES ALPHEUS SCOTT FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337—Residence, $115 St. James Street, Phone Madison 6619. Purshernella, Material and service of the Best. Reliable Service. Moderate Rates. MRS. SCOTT. Embalerer. For Parents and Children and in attendance. MONEY LOANED HOUSES Private Papers Kept in R Vaults. Legal Papers Notary Public. Savin SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX MECHANICS S NORTHWEST CORNER LOANED ON REAL HOUSES FOR SALE Papers Kept in Round Door Built Legal Papers Acknowledged Public. Savings Accounts S EPOSIT BOXES FOR RENE MANICS SAVINGS WEST CORNER THIRD AND C Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited John Mitchell, Jr., President D. J. FARRAR, Co. Office, Room 405, Mechanics Residence, 610 N. First St.—Sho Special Attention Paid to the T of Any Kind of Architecture ROBERT C. SCOTT FIRST CLASS LIVERY. TELEPHONE, RANDO AND SUNDAY, CAL RICHMOND ARRAR, Contractor & Builder 405, Mechanics Bank Bidg. Phone. N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Contention Paid to the Taking of Contracts, Kind of Architecture. Job Work A T C. SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 B PHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bidg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2100 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A specialty. ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! SHE PRANCED PROUDLY FROM PINNACLE TO PAYMENT On a street in the heart of Richmond, there lives a young lady, who d'vides her time between the Sunday School, the high school and dance schools. She is efficient in all, but par excellent in the last named. As fine as she is in cutting the latest fantastic steps and making the modern dips and hugs, she failed in executing one of the age-old glades, known as the "Snowflake Glide." It was thus: She lives in a house that is elevated from the street and has a long flight of steps leading up from the street and after one of our many snows, her mother told her to clear MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337 RESIDENCE 1015 St. James St., Madison 6619 HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED Roane and Holmes Harness Company 17 12 18TH 18th St. Phone, Mad. 3035. We make and repair anything in Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry a full line of Harness, Whips, Robes, Bits, Pada, Brushes, Combs, Harness Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make a Specialty of Hand-made Harness. Our motto is to SATISFY YOU. Your patronage will be appreciated, Stop in and let us srsve you. All work guaranteed. S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Ground Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Gs Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Bidg. Phone, Ran. 2637 in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 Taking of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT ALL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA the steps of the beautiful and slippery snow. The young lady started off morrily to clear the steps and when she had cleared the top step with the broom she suddenly discarded the broom and glided down to the street making a clear path, a foot wide, all the way down the steps. Eye-witnesses say it was a good job and that the steps could not have been cleaned better with the broom. Subsequent investigation showed that she tried the "Snowfake Glide" and was getting along nicely, with both feet dangling in the air, until about halfway down, then she became inverted and slid the balance of the distance ending in the street DOWNSIDE IIP. THE SECRET SAYS U. S. HAS FALLEN DOWN IN WAR SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN FINDS INEFFICIENCY IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. BELL for Three-Man War Cabinet— Congress Seeks Remedies. (Continued From First Page.) tion which followed the close of Senator Chamberlain's speech lasted a full minute. Colonel Roosevelt jumped to his feet and led the ap- plause. MIGHT MEAN NATIONAL DISSOLUTION. Senator Chamberlain declared that "If America had nothing else to fight for in this war but to preserve the magnificent. French Republic, every drop of blood and every dollar of the Treasury would be well spent for this splendid people." The war, he added, was a thing so terribly sorious that to lose it might mean the dissolution of the United States. Mr. Kahn who led the fight on the floor of the House which resulted in the selective draft law, indorsed the 'utterances of Secyrat Chamberlain and caused a wave of applause when referring to those who would obstruct the military operations of the country, he said that "a few prompt trials and a few quick hangings would prove most salutary at this time." In his introduction of Senator Chamberlain, Mr. Root after paying tribute to the efforts of the two guests of honor in behalf of universal military training, said that in the nature of things it would have been a miracle if a great body of public servants selected in time of profound peace for the performances of the largely routine duties of peaceful administration, had all proved, to be the right men for the performance of the stringent and difficult duties in time of war. "It would have been a miracle," added Mr. Root. "and that miracle has not happened. England has had to change and change again; France has had to change and change again; Italy has had to change; Germany has had to change—that is one of the necessary incidents of human nature. It rests on the Congress of the United States, under the wise and patriotic leadership of these gentlemen, to find out what changes we must make if we love our country and will win the war. Godspeed to them in their patriotic service. God give them safe judgment to put the energy and power of the American people on a sound basis of effective and competent organization and achievement. I present Senator Chamberlain." MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S ADDRESS This is Senator Chamberlain's speech in full: "I assure you it is a very great pleasure and privilege to be permitted to be with you today, because I feel that we are all engaged in the same great work—the work of the preservation not only of our country, but the preservation and perpetuation of civilization it self. Let me liscamish my friends further credit for what has been accomplished and for what we hope to accomplish in the great task that confronts us in this emergency. Let me say to you that I have had the cooperation and effort of the great mass of the members of Congress without regard to party; and in addition to that, and above and over everything else, we have had the support of such distinguished men as the ex president and ex Commander in Chief of the Armies and Navies of the United States and such men as my friend Ellen Root. "In season and out of season these distinguished gentlemen have gone out among the people of the country and have tried to impress upon them, and they have begun to realize, that America for the first time 'in its history is involved in a war which may my friends mean its life and its dissolution unless America and her allies happen to be successful in it.' "Because of the limitation upon my time, and I know you are all glad of it, (cries of "Not No!") it is absolutely impossible to go into this subject as I would love to go into it with you and to discuss the military policy of the United States, or its lack of military policy, since the earliest GEORGIA MAN'S LIFE-GIVING GARDEN. A Georgia man says: "On one acre last summer I raised more than enough vegetables for a family of five with liberal supplies for neighbors and a big. Evenough hay was secured from the garden to winter two cows. I did all the work myself, doing the hooping and plowing before breakfast every morning. I had no horse or mule but used a push plow. In the one fourth acre peach orchard I raised one hundred and fifty beautiful chickens and never kept over eight hens and one rooster. I didn't use hen houses for setting hens, but mads nests of straw in barrels lying under the neach trees. By this method nests could easily be burned after a brood of chickens came off hence I had no mites." What one man can do another can try to do. Plan your garden now, so that you will be ready to go to work as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Revolutionary time. It has not been the fact that we have had a faulty military policy during all of those years; it has been my friends, that we have had no military policy that has led us into these troubling times and conditions. We are wont to talk of the magnificent courage of our forefathers, but, it has often seemed to me, my friends that the most unfortunate thing that ever happened in this country was the fact that an unorganized militia at Bunker Hill was able to defeat an organized army of Great Britain, because there was then established what was later to be called the traditional policy of the United States against the organization of a standing army, or, rather, of a trained army to be called into service whenever the emergency required. BANE OF "TRADITIONAL POLICY" "From that day to this the histories of our country have talked about the traditional policies of the U. S. and have commended the valor of the Revolutionary troops. I have no disposition to criticise that statement or to question the valor—the individual valor—of the splendid men who fought the battles of the Revolutionary days, but the lack of organization which was decried by the commanding officers then and which has been decried by them since, and has been criticised my friends are the troubles which confront us today and if their recommendations had been followed we not only would have had a splendid army today, but that army would have been organized and raised under a system of universal military training that would have made us absolutely unconquerable. Washington called attention to it, and I have sometimes wondered how that, distinguishel commander of the American forces with his splendid aid, Alexander Hamilton, ever had time to organize an army because they devoted much of their time to appeals to a Continental Congress and to the States to assist them in organizing an army that might be successful in accomplishment of victory. I wish I could go into these matters and discuss the various battles that were fought; but, incidentally let me tell you, my friends, that America did not owe the accomplishment of victory in 1783 to its own splendid army organization, but she owed it to France and the splendid efforts that France made. "With all the pacifists that are abroad in the land denouncing America for sending a few hundred thousand and men, or a million, to France in this day of rapid transit, it is well to remember that when America, on account of Washington's efforts, appealed to France for assistance they sent to us under Rochanbebau five or six thousand troops across the water, and instead of taking them five or ten days or two weeks to reach America, they were seventy-seven days from the time they left a French port until they landed at Newport, R. I., attached with disease, and chased every foot of the way by a British fleet. My friends, if America, had nothing else to fight for in this war but to preserve the magnificent French Republic, every drop of blood and every dollar of the treasury would be well spent for this splendid people. "I am going to skip through it all because my time is almost up now. We have got to get out of here at 3 o'clock, mind you. "Traditional policy? It seems to me that a war policy called for by Washington and advocated by him would sustain a policy now of training young men to battle for their country. We have departed from tradition at policy, thank God, and in the last two years we have enacted a law that, as your Chairman has said, compels Americans to know that the duties of citizenship carry with them the responsibility for service whenever that service happens to be needed VICIOUS VOLUNTEER SYSTEM "The selective draft law which has been mentioned here, put into service every man between 21 and 30; and it may be said to the credit of these young men who have been drafted that they are rendering just as effective and just as patriotic service as those who have volunteered. I sometimes regret that volunteering has ever been permitted, for the reason on that in the loss that we sustain in the battles where there is a volunteer system, as there was in Great Britain, we have a horizontal loss, taking the young, red-blooded people that volunteer for service and leaving those who ought to have shared the fate of their colleagues at the first sound of war. On the other hand, under this system we take from the walks of industrial and commercial any everyday life young men of all classes so that there is not this horizonal loss that I speak of but rather a perpendicular loss, where the high and the low, the rich and the poor, the professional man and the artisan stand shoulder to shoulder and when losses come, the loss fails on all, every social stratum of life. "Let me tell you that we are going to extend that. We are going to commence to train the young men from 18 to 21 so that when they become 21 we will have an army of young men to draw from, from every walk of life. "But say the pacifists it is unnecessary in the United States to train the young men or to have an army. My friends, there were those in Great Britain who said it was unnecessary; and yet, but for the fact that republican France trained her young men what would have become of France when the German forces went down and attacked her on her eastern front? Nothing saved her, my friends but the universal military training which that splendid republic had in vogue. Ah! my friends, let us get away from that idea. When these who now advocate universal military training began to advocate it nobody was with them; now the country, thank God, is with them, and the country will see to it that. Congress gets with them, too. "Now in conclusion, and I have only touched a few of the high spots, tell me say that the military' establishment of America has fallen down. There is no use to be onm'tic about a thing that does not exist. EVERY DEPARTMENT INEFFICIENT. "It has almost stopped function- ng, my friends. Why? Because of inefficiency in every bureau and in every department of the Government of the United States. (Applause.) We are trying to work it out. I speak not as a Democrat, but as an American citizen." A voice: "You are telling the truth, Senator." DINWIDDIE Normal & Industrial Dinwiddie, Virginia Fall Term Opens October "We are trying, my friends," the Senator continued. "and I have burned the midnight oil in an effort to do it—we have tried to centralize the power of supplying the army in one man who can say 'No' and has the nerve to say 'No' when the time comes to say it. We have reported a bill, following the experience of Great Britain and France, creating a Director of Munitions for this purpose. We have gone one step further, and we have provided a b'ill for the creation of a Cabinet of War, whose duty it shall be to lay out what we never have had and haven't now—a program to carry on this war to a successful conclusion. My friends, this is not an Administration measure: it is an American measure and comes from Republicans and Democrats both. "I want this splendid audience, I want the e'ziency of New York, I want you, Mr. President, and you, Mr. Secretary, and you, Mr. Kahn, to get behind it and see to it that this law graces the statute books of America, so that America may play her part in the war. Let us, my friends, rally to the flag of our country with out regard to $_{0}$ party. Let us see to it that the Stars and Stripes are planted upon the plains of France and be there, as it is aere, the emblem of freedom, liberty, and the rights of man. Your flag and my flag, and how it flies today In your land and my land, and half the world away, Rossered and blood-red, the stripes forever gleam. Snow-white and soul-white, the good fore father's dream. Sky-blue and true-blue with stars to gleam aright. The glorious guidon of the day is shed right through the night. "And so, my friends, whether our flag be planted here or in France, or wherever it may be, let us see that it may be the symbol of the emblem of a better civilization and a better form of Government. I thank you." AGEGROWN RED TAPE. In his speech at the Republican Club, Senator Chamberlain, referring to the introduction of the War Cabinet bill tomorrow, said that "the roll of red tape has grown with the ages, and it can only be destroyed in the same way that a tank destroyed the barbed wire in front of the enemy trench. "We are seeking," he continued, "to put the supply department of the Government under one head, that is with one man responsible, and when thugs go wrong the people will be able to put their finger on the place that goes wrong and locate the source of the trouble. We are going to apply business methods to the administration, of Government affairs. America has been groping in the dark for ten months with able hands but with no head responsible for a war program. We want to put a responsible head there. "Some people say that the investigation now going on tends to discredit the Administration. I do not care a hoof for that argument for if anything is wrong, the best friend of the Administration is he who can show it where inefficiency and weakness exist. That such an investigation tends to injure the country is not true. The American people are taxing themselves as never before. They are yielding to the orders of the Com mander in Chief willingly. The men and women who are making sacrifices ought to know what is being done in their interests. That's what the committee is doing and in the name of God and the American people, we are going to go on doing it, no matter what happens." TO USE SOARS IN PRICE, Editor The Post: In the beginning of the food administration the women of the country were called on to become members of the administration and were advised to wear (in the kitchen) a 1-piece frock made of a certain cloth, named by the food administrator. All of a sudden the price of this "certain kind" of cloth was advanced more than 50 per cent by the merchants handling it. Later on the food administration advised the people, as a matter of patriotism, to eat more beans and less meat. Many people responded to the call, with the result that the price of beans "went out of sight," as the saying goes. Still later the food administration, "in order to save meat," appealed to the people to "eat more fish." Now, Washington city has long been noted for its fish market and its low price of fish, but following the call of the food administrator, the price of fish was practically doubled by the "patriotic" fish dealers. A few days ago one of the adjuncts or cooperative d'visions of the food administrator, in order to save still more meat, called on the people to "eat more potatoes." At the time the call was issued the price of potatoes was "down" and within the reach of almost every one. Now watch the price shoot up, for experience has proved that the consumers, and not the sellers are expected to do the patriotic act. As a remedy for these evils, I would suggest that the food administrator change his method and instead of telling the people what they should eat, advise them what they should not eat and leave it to them to eat what they please, just so long as they obey the advice of the food administrator. By this method the "patriot'e" dealers would be less apt to advance the price on certain goods, since the food administrator had given them no tip." JEFF McLEMORE DINWIDDIE Normal & Industrial School Dinwiddie, Virginia Fall Term Opens October 3, 1917 COURSES OF STUDY---Grammar School, Normal and Industrial Stonography, Music, Domestic Science, Sewing, Poultry Raising, Fig and Stock Raising, Blacksmithing, Agriculture GRADUATES Get State Certificates to Teach Without Further Examination Fine Table Board, Comfortable Rooms, Healthy Section Faculty Unsurpassed, Thorough Training, Good Discipline. Board and Room for Girls $8; Boys $9 per Month For For her Information. Address Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. B., Dinwiddie, Va. Fall Term Opens COURSES OF STUDY---Gramm Stenography, Music, Domestic Science Stock Raising, Blacks GRADUATES Get State Certificates to Fine Table Board, Comforta Faculty Unsurpassed, Good Discipline. Board an $9 per For Further Inform Principal W. E. Woody Opens October 3, 1917 STUDY---Grammar School, Normal and Industrial Domestic Science, Sewing, Poultry Raising, Pig and Raising, Blacksmithing, Agriculture The Certificates to Teach Without Further Examination L. Comfortable Rooms, Healthy Section Unsurpassed, Thorough Training, L. Board and Room for Girls $8; Boys $9 per Month For her Information. Address 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 PHONE RANDOLPH 3627 DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? ```markdown ``` If so, call and see 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 ones in the United States and Europe, have testified healers of all complaints in the parks, gum, balsams, leaves, seeds, beaches. They have curd thousands the physicians in America and Europe have no cure for them. My Medicines cure Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Pill Throat, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation and Aches of any kind, Colds, Itching Sensations, Female Complaining, Bells, Cancer in its worst form, Eczema, Pimples on face and Disease of Kidneys. My Medicines cure, or your money refunded. Medicinals, send or call on L. J HAYDEN. Day Phone, Ran. 4903 VALLEY BURG FUNERAL DIRECTOR Spacious Rooms for Medical Office and 700 N. 17TH STREET, Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price A. D. PRICE, 212 FUNERAL DIRECTOR LIVER All orders promptly filled at telephone. Halls rented for me. Plenty of room with all necessities or Band Wagons for hire at first-class Carriages, Buggies, fine funerals. Open All Day and Night PHONE, MAD. 577 United States and Europe, have testified that I am one of the most wonderful healers of all complaints in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, barks, gum, balsams, leaves, seed, berries, flowers and plants in my medicines. They have cured thousands that the most skillful and best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die and said there was no cure for them. My Medicines cure the following diseases: Heart Disease Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinny, Sore Throat, Dyspoplia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Palm and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Diseases, all itching Sensations, Female Complaints, LaGripppe, Pneumonia, Ulcer, Carbuncles, Bolls, Cancer in its worst form without the use of knife or instrument. Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Kidneys. My Medicines cure any disease, no matter what nature, or your money refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full particulars, send or call on L. J HAYDEN, 220 West Broad Street cope, have testified that I am one of the most womplants in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, leaves, seed, berries, flowers and plants in my modi- t thousands that the most skillful and best hospital and Europe have given up to die and said there was medicine cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinny, Sore digestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Disease, all male Complaints, LaGripppe, Pneumonia, Ulcer, Car- tions on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's only Medicines cure any disease, no matter what na-funded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full par- L. J. HAYDEN, 220 West Broad Street 4903 NIGHT PHONE, MADISON, 515-W MY BURIAL COMPANY DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. Office and Warerooms STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Res.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Manager DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN duly filled at short notice by telegraph or tel-ented for meetings and nice entertainments. with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but buses, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. AD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. ```markdown ``` FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. Office and Warerooms 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Broy, Manager All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night PHONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. (Residence next door) (Residence next door) PHOTOS—We Offer you the Late More Moderate Figure than you Attention Paid to Children, to Quote You Prices or View ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM GEORGE O. BRO If you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special aid to Children. We will Also be Pleased You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY D. BROWN, Photographer 40 STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA OF VIOLAT- VIRGINIA: PHOTOS. We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pleased to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior 603 NORTH SECOND STREET ACCUSES BURLESON OF VIOLAT- ```markdown ``` Postmaster General Burleson was charged with violations of the eight hour working day by Thomas F. Flaherty, secretary/treasurer of the National Federation of Postal Employees, yesterday. Flaherty declared that the postal system had "broken down" because the force of employees was inadequate and overworked. He declared that sacks of mail labeled as far back as December 26 were still undelivered. The effort of the Postmaster-General to show that railroads had failed to handle the mail was an attempt to divert proper criticism from the Postoffice Department in Washington, Flaherty asserted. That Mr. Burleson is violating the eight-hour law by enforcing a ten-hour schedule on the clerks in the Washington office is Mr. Flaherty's claim. "Despite President Wilson's desire, he adds, so frequently expressed, that there be no breaking down of labor standards, the Washington post office distributors have lost the protection of the eight-hour day. Last week first Assistant Postmaster-General Koons told a congress'onal committee that the local employees were not averaging eight-hours a day. The facts are the distributors have been placed on a ten-hour sched ule." (Washington Post.) --- A. B. ING THE LAW. Is Gone From Postoffice. (Washington Post.) VIRGINIA: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 2nd day of January, 1918. A. Virginia Oliver.....Plaintiff against In Chancery. Charles C. Oliver.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff against the defendant upon the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant Charles C. Oliver is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy-Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Cherk. J. HENRY CRUTCHHEIELD, p. 9 VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 11th day of December, 1917. PATTEE HARRIS.....Plaintiff against FRED. HARRIS.....Defendant FRED HARRIS. .....Defendant. In Chancery. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony upon the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Fred Harris is not a resident of the State of Virginia. It is ordered that he, the said Fred Harris appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy,— Tessee:—LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk J. HENRL CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. How Does He Stand at the Bank? That question often is asked, is it not? If a man stands well his words carry weight. He is a factor in the community. Everybody will stand well at the bank if he or she deposits surplus cash. We are opening new accounts daily. Our system of loans and interest is liberal and simple. We invite a call. THE MECHANICS S READY TO SERVE YOU. THIRD AND CLAY STS. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., PRES. News-stand. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK S READY TO SERVE YOU. WRITE OR VISIT US AV THIRD AND CLAY STS.—NORTHWEST CORNER. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Pres. WALTER T. DAVIS. Carr Mr Edward Dandridge, 11 W. Daval Street, agent for the Planet handles all kinds of newspapers. EDW. STEWART 203 SOUTH SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VA. DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS. PHONE—MADISON 1637. BOARD AND LODGING BY THE DAY OR WEEK. family Service in Good Locality. Terms reasonable. MRS. BOGKER T. LEFTWICH 816 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. SAVE COUPONS WORK AND SAVE UP PLANET 'OUPONS AND GET AN UMBRELLA OR A PHONAGRAPH—BOTH ARN GOOD. SEE ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND START TO WORK IMMEDIATELY. A. HAYES' SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 727 N. SECOND ST. Residence, 725 N. 2nd St FIRST-CLASS AUTOMOBILE AND HACKS. CASKETS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Chapel Service Free to All of Our Patrons. ALL COUNTRY ORDERS ARE GIVEN OUR SPECIAL ATTENTION PHONE, MADISON 2778 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. OTHER PEOPLE STUDY YOU BY YOUR FURNITURE NOW! When you can get Furniture and Rugs from an Old Established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods, just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression. It will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home making comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fail to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase CHAS. G. JURGENS SON ESTABLISHED 1880 ADAMS AND BROAD ```markdown ``` Your subscription to THE RICHMOND PLANET is due. Have you paid it? If not, why not? RAILROADS Richmond-Washington Local, Lv, $1.15 PM Richmond-Washington Surveys, Ar, $1.45 AM daily, Fredericklsburg Surveys, Ar, $1.45 PM; Ar, $1.45 AM, AM, Accom Acom, week $1.45 PM; Ar, $1.45 AM, AM, 6:30 PM; Ar, $1.45 AM, AM $1.45 PM; and baggage not open for this train Byrd St, Sta, (stopping at Eibla), $1.45 Eibla Sta. NORFOLK & WESTERN. ONLY ALL-RAIL LIN. TO NOFELD M. LIN. STREET Station, Ribuana "F" NORFELD, 16 A. M. "9:00 A. M. "8:30 M. "1:00 P. M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST "-$0.10 A. M. "0:60 A. M. "3:00 P. M. "9:25 P. M. Located to Crawley, "0:30 P. M. Located to Crawley, "11:40 A. M. Located to Crawley, "0:35 P. M. "9:00 P. M. "11:30 P. M. Located the West "-$0.10 A. M. "8:57 P. M. "2:10 P. M. "11:40 A. M. "0:17 P. M. "9:00 P. M. Only the last except Sunday "Sunday only" W. HENKEL, G. P. B.AUUNDERG, P. T. M. Roinoke G. P. A. Hoxkowe C. H. HOSLEY, D. P. A. Richmond ATLANTIC COAST LINE THE STANDARD RAILROAD (COUNTY OF BROOKLYN) Directive January 3 Train loc. For Petersburg: 12:50 A. M., 12:50 A. M. 8:15 A. M., 9:00 A. M., 9:84 A. M., 10:00 A. M. 8:15 A. M., 9:00 A. M., 9:84 A. M., 10:00 A. M. P. M., 9:25 P. M., 11:50 A. M. For Goldaboro and Fayetteville: 10:50 A. M. For Hopewell: 6:15 A. M., 10:14 P. M, P. M., 10:16 P. M. Trains arrive Richmond daily: 4:09 A. M. 7:00 A. M., 9:18 A. M., 9:16 A. M., 9:17 A. M. 11:40 A. M., *11:10 P. M., *11:08 F. M., 9:35 A. M., 9:35 P. M., 9:39 A. M., 9:39 P. M. P. M. "Exceed Sunday." "Sunday early." Time of arrival and departure and occu- tions not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH (N. B.—Following schedule figures published information and not guaranteed). 5:80 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:80 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South. Fullman buffet parlor car. 11:15 P. M.-Dally-Limited-For all pointe South. Pullman ready 0:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE 4:15 P. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. 5:10 P. M. —Steam train, daily except Sunday for Wes Point and Baltimore. No stop 7:35 A. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. From West Point: 1:40 A. M. 6:16 P. M. From East Point: Enumerer train from Ribbentron, daily except Monday. MAGRUDER DENT, D. A. P. 007 East Main Street Madison W. 266 North Seventh Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cinnatimati, Loule & West. **2 p.** *7 p.* **"11** Main Line Local, **7:26 a.** *"12 a.** James River Line, **10:00 a.** **"13 a.** Newport News, Norfolk and Palm Beach. **8:88 a.** **"12 p.** Newport Newa Local, **7 a.** *"15 p.** Norfolk, Norfolk, **7:16 a.** *"15 p.** *6:30 p.** Newport, Newa **6:54 a.** From West, **8:10 a.** **"8:50 p.** *9:05 a.** *15 p.** 7:16, 10:00 p.** daily from Charlotteville, excursion from Thurmond. Jafes River, **8:26 a.** *"4:58 p.** *Daily* **"16 p.** **"16 p.** **"16 p.** SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRAMMATIC RAILWAY OF THE GOV. OF Southbound trains scheduled to leave Elkton, daily: 9:26 A.M. M., local to Norlite, 1:28 P.M. Birmingham; 10:26 A.M. to Jacksonville, Allan- birmingham; 10:56 P.M. to Jacksonville, sleepsers to Jacksonville; 11:20 P.M. to Atlanta, Plattsburgh; 12:45 A.M. sleepsers to Atlanta, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Tampa and soothes to Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive Elkton daily: 4:28 A.M. 7:28 A.M. A.M. local 10:26 A.M. 10:57 P.M. THRNB ```markdown ``` Re © pais eta EAN ae ‘ape Published every ctsday by John Milchell, Jn, ot StL N. 4th Street, axichmond, Virginia, JOHN MITCHELL, JK., HPITOR All communications intended for pud- Hicction should be sent so as to reach ue ty Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as cecond-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ONE YEAR wissecceescccecses $1.60 BIX MONTHS .......cceeeeeees 80 THRU MONTHS... 00000000002 AO FORLIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ...$2.00 SATURDAY... JANUARY 26, 1918 ‘Yo sond troops or food io France, that is the question. I's a good time (o pray now, for certainly, we cannot do much else. ‘Tho folks who wanted war have fot it with compound interest. While money is circulating, color- ed folks save some of it for the rainy aay. —_—__—_——_ Wo thank God for one thing; we are not the President of tho United States. We make many of our own {roubles and then proceed to blame them up on somebody else. Do everything the government offt- ciats tell you to do, but die. You havo a right to balk at that. They aro blaming (iis man and that man for our unpreparedness. Thoy hag better get busy and got pre pared A preacher who can lye on five hundred dollars per yoar must be of the Kind that preach on earth and board in heaven, We do not hear any more about Hon, William J, Bryan's lecture now. Tt soems-to us that the subject was, “Tho Princo of Peace.” % Crittes attacked Fuel Commission: or Garf'eld without realizing that he was evidently doing what President Wilson tol him to do. Don't’ complain {oo much, You must necessarily complain some, but don’t complain too much, Learn to Keop your feeling on the inside. eed ‘With fighting the Germans and the Sonato Committee on Military At fairy, President Wilson should be able to gic miserably, should he bo called to go. Many of our subscribers aro realiz: ing that wo neod money and they are paying thelr subscriptions. May ‘God bdloss aom, even if the govornmont doosn't. You can buy War Saving Stamps with very little inconvenience. ‘Try @ fow of them as an experiment. ‘The Mechanics Savings Bank has thom for thoir customers. Obey the government and bo re- spoctfal and obliging to whito folks and to colored ones. You will live longer and d‘o happy even though you cannot live that way. Teach your children good mannors colored folks, teach them good man- ners, If they will not learn what you teach them, it will not be your fault, ‘Teach your children good mannors, colored folks, Do not over-sloep yourself, There is no need to toll you not to over~ work yourself unless you ere in one of those stevedore regimente of the “United States Army. Colored folks, think what you ploaso but bo slow about oxpreesing it un- less that thought ts that this Ia the vost War Administration since tho foundation of (ho government. ‘They cannot punish you for think'ng, but they con inconvenienge you like the dovil for saying what you think, pscereEE Te ERT ‘The ‘Texans want to hang five more colored troopers. Tt will rest with Pres'dent Wilson as to whether their wishes shall he respected or not. Kor our part we are of the opinion that they have hanged enough colored folks in ‘Texas without counting Cs. that they have burned at the stake. Our only obection to present day conditions is that (his country should be put under mart’al law in order {hat we may live under a militar, Jevatorship. Martial aw and the eo. stitution of the United States ean not properly exist at one and the same Ume. Both are trying to live together in peace and harmony an over this country, But the gutteral snarls and loud “cusswords" tell that trouble is browing for the nation, THE TROUBLY AT WASHINGTON. The present outlook is not bright for the Alles. The disagreements ac Washington and the open declara- {lon of Senator Chamberlain of Ore- Gon, a Democrat and hitherto a recog: nized leader of the Lemocratic Ad ministration has caused a sensa- Uon followed by a veritable feeling of consternation on the part of those, who have been laboring day and might in season and out of season to bring suecess (6 the cause which (his coun- try has espoused. Senator Chamber- lain and his colleagues declare that the War Department of the govern- ment has broken down, ‘This is in Keeping with what fmany of us sus- pected, but we did not have the first hand information to verify our sus- picions. Pres'dent Woodrow Wilenn was evidently angry “clean through" if we are to judge by the language he used in condemning Chairman Cham berlain. Me declares that the Senator distorted the (ruth, ‘This is in effect a declaration that while the states- man told the truth, he magn'fied much of it ang warned of impending dangers that did not exist. There do- es not seem to be any compromising ground upon which elther of the fac- tlong can stand. Party lines have in A Measure been obl'terated and the Democratic Administration is about to oxperienco the game ombarrass- ments that ovortook the Republican Party many years ago, whea the Progressives openly atyfiated wfith tho Democrats. ‘Tho appearance of Col. Theodore Roosovelt In Washington th!s week ts significant. He is always “spoiling for a fight." He likes to get into the Mmelight and with Hon, Willlam J. Bryan on one side jn favor of peace and prohibition and Col. Theodore Roosevelt on the other in favor of war and woman auftrage, the outlook is promising for “a high old time.” There may be some poople, who are not fam‘liar with present day condl- tons. Under the banner of “Stang by the President” the Congress has Voted men in unlimited numbers and money in jiniimited quantities to President Wilson and hig army of Democratic supporters. Tho result has not been entirely satisfactory and now the War Party is demanding a place “in the sun,” when the war ends. ‘There can hardly be any doubt, but what the end must come soon now and what then? ‘Pho War Party wishes the expenditures to continue. They wish the canton- ments to continuo to exist and tho mon, who are sent back to their homes to bo replaced by hundreds of thousands of others, who will keep {h'g country on a war basls for the next decade or moro. They wish, in addition to compulsory education, compulsory military service, in order that when the next war comos, the United States of America will be as prepared as France and almost as well prepared as Germany, This 1s the basic principle of all of thig contention gud this constitutes tho disagreement which is now rend ing the nation. Can a peace-loving country be permanently wedded to milittaism? Can the present one man system of mil'tary fovern- ment at Washington bo supplanted by a War Cabinet? Senator Chamber lain the Democrat thinks that it can and ex-President Roosevelt tho Progresslvo Republican thinks that it must. In the meantime the com- mon people are wondering what it is all about. The German submarines are continuing the'r destructive worl and the long-suffering people of Great Britam are now down to tho point of cating horso-flesh. ‘The weather cond'tions on this side have paralyzed shipping a hun- droq t'mes more effectively than the submarines of Germany could posstb- ly 40, As @ result, England, France a RRR aor pyre wees and Italy are erying frantically for help. Gerinany hes made an opening into the graveries of Russia by the consummation of peace between Bul- garia and Kussia, Thoy are having a hard time of it in the land of the Con tral Poers, but they are holding out. It was hoped that dissonsion would disrupt the Gerfaan machine at home. IL may be that Unis will Le brought about If (he Alles can bold out long enough. ‘Tho staggering part of tho whole business is the admission that tho American War Machine has brok- on down, Unless repairs are mado im- mediately and dasagrecmeniy ave dissension cease, the ond fs not far off, ‘The only power that can save the Allies from ignominious defeat sin this country and not to furnish it will spell one of the greatest world Ste _dasatsters ever chronicled since Tua and hve were driven from the Garden of Eden notony of his service by a special ser es of Sermons on Sunday morning showing the dreadful effects of sn as ft affects the human family. Rey, Taylor preached at night from the subect, “Whose Child Are You or Who Is Your Father?” Ho mado it very plam that we who know our Father are much the better prepared to answer the pressing inquiries mado of us at varlous times. He proved that we should be obedient fo our earthly parents and much more obedient to cur Heavenly Math- er, if wo expect H's loving” favor, ‘The services were very grand all day, ‘The collection was $34.00. Mr. James Dillard, of Mullins, W. Va, passed through the city enroute for Mart nsville, Va. to visit his mother. He stopped over with M. Stanfield Monday night and left on Tuesday ovening. Mrs, Cassie Dellofflar, who spent the weok-end visiUing her sister, Miss Mage'e Dehaven, of 308 Seventh ave- rune, N. W. left for home Saturday, January 19. She was from. Pitts! burgh, Pa. Mr, John Cheatham and Mrs. Mary Jones were quietly married at tho res dence of Mrs. Porter, Eleventh street, 8. W., Janwary 15." ‘The mar- riage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Gordon,” of Jerusalem Baptist Church, A nice ‘collation of cake and cream was served after tho cere- mony. Mr. Cheatham is a prom- inent mner i the Pocahontas coal fields, where they will make their future home. ‘They have the best Wishes of the community, Mr, Walter 1. Wright, of 354 Sov- enth avenue. No W., the son of Mr. Lewis Wright and a student for threo years in Kittrell College, has enlisted in the United States Navy, Let all truo Americans pray for our’ boys, who are placing their lives on the altar ax a sacrifee for the r country. May cach one realize tho fact that God will take care of them, The Scriptures tell us that in duo season we shall reap if wo faint not, It re- calls to my mind the lines of that memorable poet, “In the world’s broad flold of battlo, In the b'voune of life, Bo not like dumb drivon cattlo, Be a horo in the strife, These are words of oncouragemont to the boys of the race of which T am a part. ‘Mrs. James Mabino, of Asbury Park N. J. is In tho city the guest of Mrs, S. 1. Lomax, of 657 Soventh avenue. ‘The home of Mr. C. and Mrs. Eliza A. Thaxton was the scono of a nico wedding When tholr daughter, Miss Beatrieo and Mr. Will’am Hans wore married, December 27. Tho core- mony Was performod by the Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. ‘The wed- ding ‘was a Very’ quiet affa'r, only relatives and a fow friends being it attendance. They will mako thoir home with the bride's. parents. In loving but sad remembrance of my dear mothor, Mrs. Edith Preston, who departed this lito January 22, 1916, two years ago. Sinco mother left me, January brings to my heart 4 sorrow and a sadnoss that never can bo forgotten, when I remember mother loft me ip this month, Oft she taught me in childhood days to say, while kneeling at her knees, “Thy will be done." And as one poet says, “Leave thy cares and duties, Leave thy race unrun, Christ will show now beauties When It's will Is dono." I am sincere in the belief that God's will is done though it pains my Neart at times when Tallow my mind to traco the human weakness fn one's self, Looking away from that to tho spiritual side we can but count tt & blessed oxperience through wh'eh ho calls me to go. Realizing that Wo shall meet again, 'f Tam faithful, n that blissful somewhere, to be with God, the Father, God tho Bon, and spend tho oternity with mother ‘dear. Mrs. Alice Gilbert, 111 Sixth ave- nue, N. W. Mrs. Jamoa Sewell has returned at- ter spend’ng several woeks visiting rolatives and friends at Chattanooga Tennessee. Mr. John Pinkard is very {I at h's home, a victim of double Pneumon’a. Dr. J. H. Roverts, one of Roan- oko’s prominent. physicians, who has been essoc'ated with tho Burrell Memorial Hospital, has been com- missionod a First Léoutonant in the Colored Medieal Reserve Corps, has been ordered to leave for Washing- ton at once. It is not known to whch camp he may be assigned. Mr. 8. C, White was called to Rich mond, Va. to attend the bedside of i's brother, Garflold White, who is vory fl, Mr. Langhorn Hamilton loft for Philadotphia, Pa., where he will spend two weeks, Mrs, Daisye Schlye, Mrs. Will’am Harper. Mrs. Casper Fuller and Mr. Rad. Simms are on the sick Ist. ‘Tho pastor of St. Paul's M. 1. Church delivered an excellent sor mon at 11 A. M. Sunday, January 20. ‘The congregation was’ vory much denofted. Mr. Fi. J. Palmer and w'fe and Mttle daughter are in tho elty as the guest of Mrs. Mary Patterson. ‘The N. C. A. Club entertained its mombers and a few friends at an informal ball Friday night, January 19; et Hotel Hampton, Mupio was furnished by the Hempton Theatre Orchestra. ‘The club and friends were highly entertained by the Intro- duction of four new dances by Mr. Hobert Eggleston and Hugh Btostos, of Columbus, Ohio. Durng inter- mission a dainty repast was served, Muscading punch, ol.ve and pimento sandwiches. About 2 A. M. the or- chestra played “Homo Sweet Home” and all doparted oxpressing thom- solves as having spent a pleasant evening. Mr. W. L. Priest, of 161 London avenue, 1s again on the sick lst Mrs.’ Charles Cooko, of 164 High streot is very much indisposed, suf- fering from a severe cold and’ ton- silltis. Mr. James Lee was in the city for two days last week on a special car from Chicago, IM. Relatives and friends were glad to shake hands w.th tho'r old Homie. Mass Adella Piekard spent a few days in_the city as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Johnson, 110 Fourth street, N. We Moss Pickard is from Glynridge, N. J. and was on- route to Reedsville, N.C. Mrs, Eliza A. “Thaxton, houso- keeper and goneral day work, 529 Gregory avenue, N. E., Roanoke. % ‘ -—— DANVILLE NOTES, Danville, Vi—Moss Novella Bailey departed Cals lite tue LOU aust, ater a wig Alluess, Sue was moved and estemed Lor hek noble Carisdan cist acter. Undssuming in her maKo-up, Sue Won a warm place wud contidence in many a heart. Aso Curiguan worker, it can be sad of her she aid what she could. ‘Tuo funeral gervices were neld at ‘tho ‘rmity —aapuee Church Thursday tho 18th, ‘The #or- Vices Were oruered by [ne decvased three weoks belore her death, Sie dos.red the cuoir to sang “Ay Father's fiand Well Lead Argue; that Miss L. M. Freeman sing a solo, and the pastor to eulogize her death, — Her wishes were carried out. She died 41 the full triumph of fait, eaiing Jesus to come and take her ‘home. Mr. Junius Cobb, the son of Mr, 1. ©. Cobb, died in New York the i1ti inst. uneral services were held at the ‘Trinity Bapuist Chureh Sunday the 13th, Mrs. Nannie Cobb, who underwent an operation an the 'Freedman's Hos: PIAL some weeks ago, ts home, ‘The following are on the sick lst this week. Mrs, Mary Jordan, Broad Street (extens.on); Mr, W. G. Rus: sell, Cleveland Street; | Mrs," Daasy Sampson, South Main Strect; little Melba, the infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jo 2. Wilson; Mrs, Pr.seilla’ Gar. ret, Dibrel Ave.; "Miss Elizabeth ed. ford, Gay Street; Mrs, Julia Hughes, Calvary Street, ahd Miss Maggie Nash, Colemantown, : The ord naUion of three deacons, Messrs. W. P. Allen, 11, Holland and Loyd Davis, took placé at the High Street Baptist. Church Sunday ast, ‘Phe services were both impressive ans helpful. Rev. A.A, Galvin, Db. D, preached a very able sermon, outlin: ing the oflice and duty of deacons, A CARD, Mr, and Mrs, J, W. Womack wish to thank (heir many friends for tho gifts which aro helpful and useful, that were presented to them on the day of their marriage, Decomber 26, x WINCHESTER NOTES. WINCHTESTOR, VA., January 18. =-Word has boon’ received hero trom Boston, Mass. giving account of the death of Mr. Joseph Lawson. from Pneumonia. Op leaves a wifo and two chldron. “Mr. Lawson moved hero from North Carolina and was employed as a plumber and after loaving here he went to Washington and from there to Boston. Miss C, Adna Davis, one of the toachors of the Douglas Graded ‘School {s on the sick list and Mrs. J. A. Reid is teaching in her place. We are wishing for ‘her a speedy recoy- cry. ‘On Friday next, Sunshine Club, composed of a number of young ladies of the seventh and eighth grades of the Douglas School, w.ll be entertained by Miss Blanch Btizabeth Gibson, 119 BE, Lane avenue. ‘Tho Club consists of the follow ng officers, President, Miss Rachel Jackson; Sec- retary, Miss Pocahontas Hobson Jackson; Vice-President, M’ss Blanca 1. Gibson; ‘Treasurer, Miss Hlizabeth Jonn'ngs;' Assistant Secretary, Miss Minnie Green. Mrs. Julia Boss was buried trom John Mann Chureh, Tuesday last, She was formerly a resident of ths city but lived lately in Philadelphia, Pa, Sho leaves threo s’sters, as follows, Mrs. Charles Lampkin, Mrs. William McGruder and Mrs, Carrio Gaskin, all of th’s city and six grandchildren and a host of frionds, Mrs, Mayhow B. Cooko is. still confined to her bod. ‘Tho homo of Mr. Webstor James, ‘on North Lece'eter street came near hetng destroyed by fire on last Bun- day, owing to an overheated stove. The Young People’s Society of Mt. Carmel Church are planning to have a Solo Social soon under the leador- ship of Miss Rosa Harmon and tho mus’e-loving people of the commun- Sty aro assured a raro treat. Miss Parks has knitted two sweat- ers for the Red Cross. Boost The Planet. Mr. Charles Dixon has returned to his home tn Baltimore, Mr. William H. Lowls, Jr. tho sweet singer and Mr. Harvey M’tcholl the famous soft shoe dancer have sent thelr advance agont. Mr. Charles C. Lowis to Now York to book their minstrol show for the season com'ng. They aro carrying thirty dancers and comedians. Mrs. Will'am TT, Lowis and Will'am the third are visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Lowis at Fredericksburg, Va. : Y. W. 0. A. NOTES Mrs, A. A. Hector will conduct ves: per sorvices Sunday at five-thirty. A whito china and kitchen utensil shower will be given at tho bulld'ng Friday, February 1, at olght o'clock, Refreshments will be served. Admis: aton, treo. The membership committee _ will meet Wednesday, Januery 30, at’ six o'clock, State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. CDLOF Prise, We af least entortain no COME AND SHB. WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGUNIA, THM ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated seo Ocioter 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dellars. Since 1901 we have paid tn Veat. Claima, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) ‘The Juven lo Depart. went Charity Fuad pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Ofles Rullding at the NW. Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth HIGHT 'THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid fer, ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY THE SUBORDINATE LODGIES Pay Weekly B.ck Bonelits (rom $1.56 lo $3.00 per week. The JOINING PEW 1S IN THR REACH OF ALL. C.F. HUBBARD, Grang Chlet, 1202—13t) Street, Lynchburg, Virgin'a. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Cor, th & Duval Sts., Richmond, Va.—Phene, Mad, 6256 TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF THMPDRANOB ROFORM in euch ® manner that all may rece.ve and eajoy its healing influences, ‘To se- cure symyathy and roliof for the unfortunate and distressed fam lice of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drnks. ‘To olevate the living. to comfort the Widows and Fatherloss in the hour of their aiflict.one, and bury the dead of owr Order, and generally in love to epread the prince plos of trug Charity fm the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and ‘Truth from wh el shall flow peren- nial otreains of comfort to the afflict od, and blersing to all OURS 18 A SECRET ORDPR. But so far from boing objectionable, wo clam it a merit. In whatever light opponents may choone to regard our enterprise, We at least entortain no NEWS FROM PROVIDENCE, BR, 1. (iE. A, Watson, Correspondent.) Providence, KR. L, January 4,—The eloventh anniversary of the organiza- ton of the True Reformers’ Hall go- cloty of this city wus celebrated on Wednesday evening, January 9a, In the organization hall, 24 Camp Street, in the presence of many friends and invited guests, A Christmas treo laden with good things of vital inter- ests to the members of the Rose Buds, tho local juvenile branch of the ‘True Reformers, were dstributed among the litte “Buds,” after whien the fol lowing interesting programme appro- priate to the oecas.on was rendered by the children under the personal direction of Chief Sarah J. Winters, formerly of Richmond, Va, but now matron of the home: Pano solo, Miss Lucy Simms; prayer, Miss V_ ‘Timberlake; song, “The Star Spangled Banner,” chorus; reeitation, Pocer Allen; reeitation, Edna Waite; solo, Gertrude Brown; recitation, Marie B, Washington; ree- itutions, Julia Ingram; plano | solo, Adolla Fletcher; recitation, — Eliza beth Johnson, Pearl Skipworth, Leon Pettijohn,, Helen Williams, “emma Chester; sketch, “The ‘Twelve Months,’ chool; remarks, Miss V, ‘WN mberlake, president of Juvenile Board; ad: dresses by Editor Fillmore R, Purnell of the Advance and Eugene A, Wat: son, managing editor; song, Rosie Williams; “addresses, "Henry MeCoy, presdient of the hall corporation, and Chief Sarah J. Waters, ‘Tho success of the affair is due to the indefatigable and energetic efforts of Chief Winters, through whose sa- gsacity the colored people of this city have a first class modern institut‘on that is a credit to the local members of the True Reformers Association, a corporation of which now owns the block and adjoining land, ‘The build- ing Is threo stories, hot and cold water, reception rooms, dance hall, K'tehen, gents’ smoke ‘room, ladies’ retiring room, the matron's room and other large commodious rooms, be: sidgs a largo lawn for pleasure pur- poses. ‘Tho property i@ valued at about $10,000, and the halls aro engaged nearly every night, bet only to ro- sponsible parties, Six Fountains of the ‘True Reformers and six Rosebuds branches hold their mectings — thero from {imo to time. Chief Winters came to this city from Richmond, Va., on October 1, 1906, and took charge of tho Iocal work and the ownership of the present edifice is one of the many testimonials of her worth to the society and OM community. RBUGENE A, WATSON, Providence, R. 1. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OO NOTES, ie ALM. 1. Chareh held Uvetr cottage prayer meeung lst week att Tamuiy’ homes, with Key, C. W. Greene, the leader, “Services “were well ait tended all day Sunday. Several strangers attended the evening ser- View. “Kev, Green reee.ved two new members, He 4s progressing fine, Qu.te a gloom of sadness passed over St. Chursville Tuesday evening, when they announced tne death of Mr, Lewis Wooten, Mr, Wooten has lived here for maiy years. ‘The last wo years he has been fail.ng in aealth, Until Tuesday evening when he bid us “good-bye,” when he took his flight into an unknown — world, where the angels wer waiting for him. All who knew h.m loved. him and spoke kind of him. He will bo missed in the caurch and in our homes, ‘The town is in sympathy with his wife, Gono, but not forgotten, from his home, which he loved. Wa aro all praying and trusting that we'll meet him above. Mr. Lawn Wooten wag called trom Columbus to attend the funeral of inls father. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. Fulton, and Mrs, Mac Rob'nson, of Columbus, and Mr, Jeo Green, of Zanesville, attended the funeral of Lewis Wooten, Miss Mayme Belle Penn, of ‘Trdve- skyn, Pa., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hawkins, Miss Alico Hawk'ns is ill at hor home on Richland Avenue, Mr, James Harris visited’ in Wheol- ing Wednesday. Tittle Poconty Hawkins visited Mra. Lewis Wooten, of Woodrow Avo- nue, last. week. Mrs. Perey Palmer is *isiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Jordar. Mr. Bonnie Jordan is iN at tho home of his parents, Mr, ‘Thomas Davis, Sr., 1s seriously §M_at h's home. Mr. M.S. Prico left Monday for Battle Creok, Michigan, Mr. Prizo will take treatment there. Wo wish to oxtend tho thanks to Rey. Green, as he accompanied him. Miss Rachel Nolo 's reported better, Little Thelma Teo Price ts iN at her home on Sugar Street. Mr. Harry Wilson visited in Whool- ing Friday, Mr. D, Scales is ffl at his home. ES ea a : e ‘ | Mwe- FOR 2 DAYS ONLY : : x GLOBE THEATRE : x : x 7 § x f SECOND STREET, BETWEEN CLAY AND LEIGH a ; a FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 1-2: : =] x oe ee st RU ¢ 6 . HW Rorn’? ‘Every Baby Should Be Well Born’ f EVERY MAN AND WOMAN IN RICHMOND SHOULD * t SEE TIS PICTURE ® Fm : : Kond ff _ : Ce eae, : 7 DE oes. ya meat a esi) i : as ey Shawnie ee $ : Pate git § ; ba ete his fous 4 . ER Sea , ce x $ ‘ ua pide 33) a : THI, SANCTITY AND DUTY OF q ; a 4 : z | MOTHERROOD : AOTUAL SCENES— THE FIRST TIME WERE —NO FAKR ; (| ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND 3 4 AS TAKEN AT THE NEW YORK HOSPITALS. ; Al EACH DAY 4 : MEN ONLY FROM 7:30 TO 11 P.M. 3 ¢ EACH DAY x © {WOMEN ONLY jose sro 8 : NO CIHLDREN ADMITPED. ADMISSION, 25 CEN..S 3 7 EASE ABE SRE ASE ABP ASE SS ANL ASE ASE AEE Sh ABE ABE ae LE ARE Ae Sea ARE SH aE aR ate ate ate as aa are By the Needy Dependent Families of AND ESPECIALLY ‘THE SORROWING FAMILIES or THOSE WHO MEE A MOS'T TRAGIC FATE, National Colored Soldiers Committee WANTS TO RAISE FOR THE RELIEF OF NEEDLY DEPENDENTS $2,000,000 RELIEF IS URGENT. RAQE LOYALTY IS AT STAKE. RESPOND QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE AND FORWARD ©O US WITH YOUR REMITTANCE, Any Contribution, No Matter How Small, Will Make You A Momber of Tho National Colored Soldiers Comfort Comm(ttos, T hereby pledge to give $....... 4.004. .per year to your Committce for the Relief of the Dependents of Colored Soldiers. Enclosed find $.......4....a8 my first payment OW NE $e ee eceeseseeees Please enter my name as a member of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee. POSS cacesasssnsx wrstagasstasas tans USIER Gla USNS BEROTE REE cc DUNO EGER a an t.sinoanecen/2 npmnennamene EXECUTIVE OFFICERS—Prof. Kelly Millor, President; ‘Ralph W. ‘Tylor, Secretary; J. C. Napten, ‘Treasurer; John M tchoil, Jr., / Mombor of Board of Directors for Virginia, ACT TODAY DON'T DELAY. Php see ay eho abs oo op ho Lo ste oo dp Rr Roser gp. & BWAUTIVUL HAIR IS THE MAKING OF A WOMAN. a WHI Beauty Ro Your Loss in Lifo? Your Marr ia tho Bret thing ¢ noticed in ‘soe oly. Begin oarly to lay tho foundation for tuture Good Mair, Tt your Halr is Short, Th n, Kinky, ea] “tu vorn, Breaks Of, Falls Out, Sealp-iteh, con- z © Geet ce) ain Dandruff, don’t delay, but wr'te at oneo for ° 1 PMG MADAM JOIINSON’S ‘Pwo-Months ‘Treatmont, & | Ree Gia] 31.25—Gnaranteod to Grow tho Hair or monoy | ok refundod. Agents wanted. Bost pay. Froe tee. 8) “ourso of Hair Culturo, including Diptoma, Write g Sees Ma\for full particulars, Address all mail to aa] Miss 6. eV ANGRLING STEWARD, Kato Manager 2818 P STREWT, QECAMOND, VIRGINIA on | ae KET Oe ene, Ge i ee a ae Bene an Se i CHA Stina ge nr eae RU Eon bas a Ra ca an at PA cee ARON mtn PART NN OS RN OTT misgivings a te its tenteacy. The Constitution and By-laws o¢ our Ca- dor are {n the reack of all whe wiak to examine them. ‘There are alse solonin admonitions Inculcated Im the Jodge room that do not rene the oar of any oxcept thowe who are aseount- od worthy of membereh’p. Ou MOLTO "IS" LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon those threo pillars rest the structure ef eur In- stitution, We Lelleve our Order is condue ye to the welfare of both soxos and it in the onjoined duty of all (o watch over one another in sickness and im health and te re- monstrate with those who wander from the pathe of reotitude and sobriety, We hope you wil desde fo come with us in this onward juarch and we will de you geod. WAR PICTURES FROM THE FRONT SAYS COLONEL IS BEST AID OF KAISER BILL Washington, January 21 —S moldering fires of partisan feeling wore set ablaze in the Senate today by Senator Stone, veteran Democrat, with a long, prepared speech accusing Republicans of playing politics in their criticisms of the government's conduct of the war and calling Theodore Roosevelt "the most seditious man of consequence in America." He was a pliant of advance notice of the speech, which administration leaders sought vainly to induce the Missouri Senator to abandon or postpone. The Senate galleries were crowded, and Republican spokesmen were waiting with replies. There were many sharp interruptions during the two hours Senator Stone was speaking, and when he closed Senators Penrose, Lodge. New and others on the Republican side answered vigorous defense, right to make proper criticism of insults' encounters and with countercharges of partisan Senators Lewis, Kirby and other Democrats joined in the fray which lasted until the sess' on ended tonight with adjournment until Thursday. It was suggested in the lobbies that the two-day recess was arranged in the hope that both sides would cool off and permit the controversy to be dropped. Many Senators who did not take the floor today were busy with notes however, and doubt is generally expressed that the outdoor outbreak can be prevented. Senator Johnson, of California, was particularly busy with his pencil when Senator Stone attacked Colonel Roosevelt. GALLERIES ORDERED CLEARED WHEN TITTERING CONTINUES. In spite of the vigorous language used by the debaters, much of the time during today's battle, the galleries were set ablaze in the Senate today by Senator Penrose's sallies would set the chamber into a titter when the discussion was taking its most serious turns. Several times, Vice-President Marshall threatened to clear the galleries, and once he actually ordered it done, but Senator James's point of order that most of the disorder was among the Senators themselves prevailed. Senator Stone delivered his attack in characteristically vehement fashion. He strode the middle a sle, shouting, menacing with clenched sle or wagging finger his political opponents on the floor. Senator Penrose. In his reply, conceded his deser to oust the Democrats from control of the government, declaring a more efficient administration would be thus secured. Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, spoke more seriously. He deplored injection of politics into the war, defended Colonel Roosevelt, declared that the Republicans have given and will continue to give their support to the administration toward winning the war, but will continue criticisms of mistakes and inefficiency. Making his general charges in most vigorous terms, Senator Stone dramatically marshaled his "witnesses," as if before a court, to prove them. He also criticized the chairman Willcox, of the Republican National Committee, and, lastly, the "star" witness, Colonel Roosevelt, whom Senator Stone denounced as "the most potent agent the Kalser has in Aemrica," and "the most sordid man of consequence in America." SHOWS THAT REPUBLICANS ARE GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY. Senator Stone dealt with published criticisms of the administration for not making use of the capabilities of Republicans prominent in public life such as Colonel Roosevelt, Général Leonard Wood, former Senator Root, former President Taft and Charles E. Hughes, he pointed out that the A.R.C. was on an important mission and that former Chairman Wilcox, of the Republican National Committee, had just been called to assist the director-general of railroads. Senator Stone paid high tribute to Mr. Root, but said he did not regard his former colleague as a sort of Jove sitting on Olympus. After speaking of the abilities of us others named, Senator Stone said, "Mr. Taft and Mr. Hughes I pass a sceptic望见." General Wood had been called resentful to great responsibilities, the senator said, adding that the substance of the criticisms in that case had been failure to call him to supreme command of military forces, "General Pershing is his equal," the senator said, "and a Republican well as Wood." In anticipation of his speech the series were packed and manyuse members went to the Senateember. Senator Ponrose, of Pennsylvania,rose presence was especially retested by Senator Stone, and other prominent Republican memberslisted attentively. HREWDNESS IS SHOWN BY RE PUBLIC LEADERS. With characteristic gestures. Senna Stone emphasized his points. In full falsetto he declared the Republicans were shrewd. He tapped his sk with his fingers in milder emasis and then pounded it vigorous. Senator Penrose and Republican Gallinger took notes as he decided. Senator Penrose and Senator Lodge whispered in conference, all the Massachusetts Senator also notes on the address. It was parent that the Republicans were paring to make some speeches also, as he began presenting his "witnesses." Senator Stone named Senna Penrose and glanced from his riding to the Pennsylvania Senator, calm and undisurbed, gazed intly at the speaker and fingered a joke while sitting at ease. Senator Stone statement of partisanship appointing State explosives intors. All the references made to me are only true," said Penrose, "and I THE TRACTOR THE FEDERAL GUARD Commanding the Canadian Forces on the West Front in France, Commander of the 1st Division, he is in to be one of the largest men in the army which is so strong. am astounded at my own moderation. But does the Senator mean to state that partisan, dyded-in-the-wool, nortorious Democrats were not appointed explosives inspectors in all of the forty-eight States?" STONE'S SARCASM WILL MANI FESTED IN RETORT. "I do not know; I hope the Senator is not mistaken." Senator Stone retorted, and proceeded with his address. When Senator Stone declared Colonel Roosevelt apparently could say things which less important persons might say only by subjecting themselves to arrest. Senator Penrose interrupted with words trembling out, demanding: "Does the Senator advance the extraordinary doctrine that every citizen hasn't the right to say what he thinks of Mr. Wilson without going to jail? Does he say that citizens haven't the right to say that Mr. Wilson himself with persons incompetent that the program has been seriously delayed, of that he hides himself away inaccessibly?" "I didn't say that; I will explain," Senator Stone replied calmly. "The Senator ought to explain." Senator Penrose retorted. "It's a remarkable doctrine to say that anybody cannot criticize Mr. Wilson without going to jail." WITH CLENCHED FISTS SENATOR STRIDES AISLE. During his denunciation of Colonel Roosevelt, Senator Stone's vehemence mounted, and he stride into the center aisle, shouting his words, with clenched flat upraised. After citing the arrest of a Mr. Shanks at St. Louis for criticizing the Senator Penrose again interrupted: "Did municipal police or Federal agents of the Department of Justice arrest him?" Senator Stone replied that it appeared unimportant, but he would advise the Senate. "It is important," persisted Senator Penrose. "I presume he was arrested by agents appointed by the President." It was unjustifiable and an outrage—an impressive illustration of the high-handed methods of the administration." Saying he would like to help Senator Stone "shouldate his argument," Senator Penrose declared Private Ernest L. Snyder, at Camp Taylor, near Louisville, Ky., had been sentenced to ten years at hard labor, and d'isonorably d'charged for "villifying the President and objecting to the draft law. Nothing has occurred in Russia of a greater outrage." SPEECH TO BE FORERUNNER OF BITTER PARTISAN STRIKE Senator Stone's address, carefully prepared, the first of political significance made in Congress since the United States entered the war. and THE RICHMOND FRANK, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BIG GUNS AID ITALIAN DEFENSE the invaders back. The one mounted on a o using to defeat the foe. ARTHUR CURRIE. Forces on the West Front in France, British war photographs in Paris. He in the army which he commands. regarded as the forerunner of bitter partisan grife, excoriated partisanship in the war. Besides Colonel Roosevelt, the Missouri Senator named Chairman Wilcox, of the Republican National Committee, and Senator Penrose among Republican leaders as his "witnesses" to the political plot he alleged. Investigations by Congress of war operations, Senator Stone also declared, have almost entirely been launched by Republicans and adroitly exploited for partisan purposes. Citing statements of the Republican leaders regarding the political plans of editorials of Colonel Roosevelt, which he said, are "villainous screeds" he publicized for money, Senator Stone declared: "On my responsibility as a Senator I charge that since our entrance into the war Roosevelt, by his attacks on the government, has been a menace and obstruction to the successful prosecution of the war. "The only possible effect of these widely published utterances of this man," said Senator Stone, "has been, as they were designed to be, to dismay during the present government into phishing and weaken its hold on popular confidence. That seems to $_{0}$ be the Roosevelt standard of patriotism." LESS POWERFUL CITIZEN WOULD BE PROSECUTED. Similar utterances made by less powerful citizens, Senator Stone asserted, "would subject them to prosecution for disloyalty. "Of all men," the Missouri Senator continued, "Rosevelt is most responsible for what he denounces. He does his work cunningly. In the front of his propaganda he throws a deceptive political camouflage. I charge that Theodore Roosevelt—whether willfully or out of sheer madness, I do not know—is the most potent and willing friend of the Kaiser in America." The Republican plans he cited, Senator Stone said, "have been adroitly done." "Many, if not all, Republican Senators," he asserted, "are acting in manifest concert with dominant Republican leaders throughout the country to make politics out of the war." As proof of Republican partisan plans, Senator Stone declared that there's no need "to try to fool each other or to fool the country," and declared that congressional investigations of the war proposed by Republicans were significant. DENOUNCES POISON SPREAD UNDER GUISSE OF PATRIOTISM. "But I especially protest against and denounce the effort put forward under the guise of patriotism to die THE FIGHT KEEPING WATCH FOR AERIAL RAIDERS In addition to securing supremacy planes, the air defenses of the Allie working in harmony with the aviator from the lines. In addition to securing supremacy of the air by the Allied Aeroplanes, the air defences of the Allies are now stronger than over, working in harmony with the aviators they keep the Germans away from the lines. монко BOLSHEVKI PREMIER The most recent photograph of Cholai Lenno, Bolshevki Cholai, Moscow. The Maximalist, Government. FREE FREE $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 coating $25, Absolutely Free of Charges. Hair Growers and Scalp Specialists Easily Earn $25 to $45 a Week. You can do the same. Send 3-cent stamp for particulars of Free Course, including a Diploma and Manager of my Braney Office in your home city or town. Don't hesitate. Do It Now. MADAM M. E. JOHNSON BOX 452, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY parage this Congress and the present administration, to exert a wider feeling of discontent and lack of confidence, and to spread the poison of this impression broadcast. Plainly this sort of movement is afoot. As proof of his charges which, Senator Stone said, he presented "deliberately and regretfully," the Republican and regretfully "on altered administrative blunders and stalking their political fortunes upon their criticisms. "First, I present the Hon. Botes Pearseo, Senator Stone continued. M. E. A. The United States Destroyer Fanning won the honor of being the first of U. S. vessels to capture a German submarine and its crew. This photograph shows the crow of U-Boat lined up on deck after signalling nurderer. acy of the air by the Allied Aero- llies are now stronger than ever, ators they keep the Germans away Austrian Foreign Minister. Count Czernin, the Austro- Hungarian Foreign Minister of Austria, died in terms of the Central Powers. ```markdown ``` "who, as a great leader of the foremost Republican State, very properly occupies the front seat in the Republican national Sanhedrin." Citing alleged statements of Senator Penrose that the Republican leaders were planning to demand an accounting of the conduct of the war, Senator Stone said that Senator Penrose's justification for his partisan Democraticgovernment of Napoli vanla and a Democratic farmer in Indiana as Federal explosives inspectors. CAPTURED U-BOAT SUNK BY CREW Fanning won the honor of being the first of its photograph shows the crew of U-Boat lined F5148 THE REIGN OF TERROR IN PETROGRAD. This photograph shows Bolsheviki troops guard ng public buildings in Petrograd. Street fighting contin situation is still very serious. This photograph shows Bolshevik troops guard ng one of the public buildings. Street fighting continues and the situation is at ill very serious. Turning to Chairman Willecox, of the Republican National Committee, the Missouri Senator said before he introduced his "star witness" he would cite the statement made to the press by Mr. Willecox regarding the incompetence of the Democratic party and its effect on coming congressional elections. He said a meeting of the Republican leaders had been called at St. Louis on February 12 to inaugurate a winter campaign. "Colonel Roosevelt has engaged a hall in St. Louis to make a war speech the day before the committee meeting," Senator Stone continued. I now introduce my star witness—Theodore Roosevelt himself—whom I characterize as the most seditious man of consequence in America. The heart of this man is adamant with inordinate ambition, and he rung amuck, His chief thought is, not to help the government, but always of Roosevelt's disregard over any snacks in bitter and contemptuous disagreement of the President and the majority members of this Congress. Every week for a long time he has been, and is still, publishing, under contract for a money consideration—think of it, for money!—villainous screeds in the Kansas City Star—attacking the President and the government. These Roosevelt contributions are reproduced in numerous images, and he said of the papers, reproducing these disloyal utterances, the Kansas City Star is chiefly responsible." Citing criticisms of Mr. Roosevelt's editorials, Senator Stone continued: "For example, Roosevelt denounces the President and the government in terms that would subject almost any other citizen to arrest—yet his utterances, which I say would be denounced as treasonable if made by others, are widely published without even official protest. "I have quoted these utterances of Roosevelt, first, to show that his vaunted claim, self-advertised, of a superior brand of parrotism is empty and, secondly, to insure why Roosevelt may say things with impunity which a citizen of lesser consequence dare not even retreat without danger of indictment for disloyalty." At this point the Senator made his reference to Roosevelt as an aid to the Kaiser, and then turned to the congressional investigations. He did not question the right of Congress to make the inquiries, but rather their purpose and publicity given to national difficulties. "I cannot believe, he said, "that world-wide advertisement of alleged deficiencies in our war activities," even if ultimately found true, is necessary to bring about administrative reforms." Considering everything. Mr. Stone asserted that the achievements of this Congress and the administration "sig-ment of marked success without parallel" in the history. Undue publicity given present mistakes, he said had advertised th eviki troops guarding one of the Street fighting continues and the nation's weakness to the enemy. TIME REACHED FOR NATIONAL SOLIDARITY "The time for faunting them is past," he continued. "This is the time for universal national sympathy and solidarity. My appeal now is to my colleagues on this side to stand firmly against influences calculated to mislead us, and I appeal to my colleagues on this side to of this chamber to thrust back the evident rising tide of partisanship." The Republican leaders' purpose, he reiterated, is to elect a Congress out of harmony with the President. "What would happen to the Wilson administration" if the Republican party should have control of the next Congress?" he asked. "If I were to adopt Billy Sunday classics, the President would have a hell of a time." In concluding, the Missouri Senator presented statistics of what he termed were partisan appointments of State war committees. In New York, he said, a Republican Governor appointed eighty-two Republicans and three Democrats, while in Ohio a Republican, a Democratic Republican, and ten Democrats. In California, the Republican Governor, he asserted, named sixty-three Republicans and four Democrats. He gave the statistics to show, he asserted, that Democratic Governors had been nonpartisan in their appointments, while Republican Governors had not. Oyster Bay, N. Y., January 21.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt left here tonight for Washington, where he will remain several weeks. He declined to comment on Senator Stone's speech in the Senate today. FIFTH ST. CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. The annual business meeting of the Fifth Street Baptist Church was held Monday night, January 21, with Rev. T. J. King, D. D. as Modator. Splend'd reports were had from all of the departments. The reports were for the last half of 1917 and showed that over $3 400.00 had been raised in that period and 167 mom-born admitted. It was decided to install an electric blower for the plope organ. All of the officers were re-occluded by acclamation. The heads of the various departments for 1918 follow: Sunday School, Supt. R. H. Fauntleroy; B. Y. P. U. Miss, M. Kate Doyle; Missionary Society, Mrs. Rosa B. Loving; The Brotherhood, Dr. H. L. Harris. Calendar Society, Mrs. Susie A. King; King's Daughters, The Ushers, Isiah Jones. Rov. T. J. King, D. D. is pastor and Deacon J. B. Page, Chairman of the Deacon Board. WAR PICTURES FROM THE FRONT SAYS COLONEL [5 BEST NNO OF KAISER BILL Stone, vetoran Domocrat. ‘wilh sor 6: propured qpeceh accusing Republicans | Of playing polities In thelr criticisms of the government's conduct of the | war and calling ‘Theodore Roosevelt | Sthe most seditioug man of conse, quence in Aimertes." ‘There had been plenty. of advance notice of the speceh, which adminis tration leaders sought vainly to i duce the Missouri Senator to abandon or postpone, ‘The Senate galleries were crowded, and Republican spokes men were waiting with replies. ‘There were many sharp interruptions dur. ing the (wo horrs Sanator Stone wis speak ng, and when he closed Sena tors Penrose, Lodge, New and others on the Republican side answered with Vigorous defense af their right to make proper criticism of inettie'encies and with countercharges of partisan: ship, Senators Lewis, Kirhy and other Democrats Joined in the fray which lasted wnt’) the sess'on ended tonight with adjournment until Thursday. 1 was suggested In the lobbies that the twoday recess was arranged in the hope that both sides would cool off and permit the controversy to be drop- ped, Many Senators who did not take tho floor today were busy with notes, however, and doubt is genorally ox- proaseg that another outbreak can be prevented, Sonator Johnson, of Call- fornia, wan particularly busy with his poncll’ when Senator Stono attacked Colonel Roosevelt. GALLERIES ORDERED CLEARED WHEN TITTERING CONTINUES. In spite of the vigorous language @ sod by the debaters, much of the UUme during today’s battle, the gal lerles were set ablaze Mm the Senate today hy Senator Penrose’s sallies wonid set (he chamber into a titer When the digensa’on was taking: its gost serious hirns. Several Cmos, Vice-President Marshall threatened to clear the galleries, and once ho actually ordered it done, but Senator James's point of order that most of the disorder was among the Senators themselves. prevailed. Senator Stone delivered his attack in character'stieally vehement fashion. He strode the m'ddte a’ste, shouting, menacing with clenched fist or wag: ging finger his political opponents on sthe other side, Senator Venrose, in his reply. eon: ceded W's des're to oust the Demo: crats from control of the government, declaring a more efficiont administra: Hon would be this secured Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, H'spoke more seriously, Me deplored Infection of polities into the war, de- fended Colonel Roosevelt, declared that the Republicans have given and will continue to give their support to the adm‘nistration toward winning ho war, but will continue eriticlsms otuisiakes and inofficieney. Making his gonoral charges in most vigoroun torms, Senator Stone dra- } matieatty marshaled his “witnesses,” ag If before a court, to prove them, Senator Penroso camo first; then Chairman Willeox, of the Republican Natfonal Committee, and, lastly, the “star” witness, Colonel Roosevelt, whom Senator Stone genounced as “the most potont agent the Kaiser has jn Acmrica,” and “the most seditious fan of conseyiuence In America." SHOWS THAT REPUBLICANS ARE GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY. Senator Stone dealt w'th published criticisms of the administration for Not making use of the capabilities of Republicans prominent in_publte life, such ag Colonel Roosevelt, Ggneral Leonard Wood, former Senator Root, former President ‘Taft and Charles F. Hughes. Ho pointed out that Mr. Root had been sent to Russia on an Important misston and that former Ghairman Willcox, of the Republican National Comm‘tiee, had just been called to assist. the director-general of railroads, Senator Stone paid high tribute to Mr. Root, but said no ald hot regard his former colleague as ‘4 sort of Jove s'tt'ng on Olympus.” ‘After speaking of the abilities of we others named, Senator Stono eat: “Wr, ‘Taft and Mr. TNughes I pass respectful silence.” Ger eral Wood had been called re- pated y to great responsibilities, the bnator said, adding that the | sub- ance of the eriticisms in that caso ai been fa'lure to call him to su- Feme command of military forces. “General Pershing is his equal,” © Senator sald, “and a Republican well ns Wood.” in anticipation of nis specch the jeries. were packed and many ine members went to tho Senate mber, Kenator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, jose presence was espectally Te. jested by Senator Stone, ang other pminent Renublican members lis ed attentively. IREWDNESS IS SHOWN BY RE- PUBLICAN LEADERS. With characteristic gestures, Sena- Stone emphasized his points. In M11 falsetto he declared the Ropub- ans were shrewd. He tapped his Kk with his fingers in milder em- lnsis ang then pounded it vigorous. FES San SRNR ERS BORED I ON UMNEp CA RL UN ne NOUNS Sa ste gee De Me i RR OS ui ec Cae j RO AUTEN CRO RAM ens i BR ee Peal hae ‘ Bi FEN ee A ‘ RR a ‘ Kew Beh ey Geo Nens : BR oo BAI USER RRMA OM : Rey ee CUR meres CaS te ane an : PS eel ARIS EROS RNC IAT amy SB Fee | a Pcatranay oS ACO Na ES 4 S Weyer ade 0g MG en Ss TENT ae On Ne) AG eaten RR Re tart ere re STN BUNT RSs 4 Paar Re UE RUS ay iG | AS oe POC Gee Sel” Ma. ammiiiemaniaie sO Nay OREN a tat) Re hegiarcg at SR OAM: SDRC eae tak Mak ERR eR aE Ns scyss Tea hae Se OS ea bet Pe eo ae a cite anes 1c et Bitigie a e e a Ge As pees Pa ae Bean <3 cy reg VT ee tae Fe Leste on? Ig Roeneey ie |<: BY ay Oa) hey Ce ee GT Nd “ge Ny eg * oe eek Re Le SO GRY GEE eed ceremony Nh SCN ER SDL. ox SRS hie NA So ES es be rine | ee aes es RG a hee | fists ees SAPS cine tT ees Mi ses Oe fifo RP Recertics e RRM "1e2. exe oe a a> a8 Pos a Oo IRS AR oo CRS I AR, MOND eae SOS PC en ON Srey (aussi 3 pe NAME RS Ae li dace a ca adc ACER, WTA ase ete ere uae oe bin “THG GUNS ALD PPALIAN DEFENSE. B's Guns aro alding in hurling tho invaders back. The ong mountod on a hugh truck ts a typo of tho mothods ‘The Unit General Diaz's bravo soldiors are using to dofeat the foe. submarin Hoa eer utes ee nasy seinen) a ag ey ee ee ae, = oe pee ‘ Bee oe ee SVaat ee ee. a a a we Pa: oe cn Ne As ke ae | Co ee Wo a Ne Sea eo): Boe Eee Se eM Ae Mh. ys Ry Ce ee A Phan Bt one me cay ofall a. CON by Ba) 2 eg Che eee aN RA Pas pe rua Ne SORE aN al. Nee LO ver a Co gas See ra Sa Re aes i os oe a Wa Aas es a Me ne Se Se ae as af ee CO ae as Noes ky feo Se eo oa Rd oe co eo aS Pease =e ee es Bas Len et epirRigh a ea cue an Bee sel a gee Gade PAE cos apart GENERAL SIR ARTHUR CURRIE, Commanding the Canadian Forees on the West Front in Franco, visiting the oxhibition of Canadian war photographs in Paris. He is to bo one of the largest mon in the army which he commands. Pe ae eee eee ee eee eee ee ae torious Democrats were not appointed explosives Inspectors in all of the forty-eight States?" STONE'S SARCASM WRLL MANI- PESTED IN RETORT. “1 do not know; I hopo tho Senator fs not mistaken." Senator Stone To: torted, and proceaded with his addross, When Senator Stone declared Col- onel Roosevelt apparently could say U'ngs whieh less Important persons might say only by anbjectng thom. selves to arrest, Senator Penrose In. terrupted with words trembling out, demanding: “Does the Senator advance the ex- traordinary: doctrine that every cltl- zen hasn't the right to say what he thinks of Mr, Wilson without go'ng to jail? Dees ho say that citizens haven't the right to say that Mr, Wil- son surrounds himself with persons so Incompetent that the war program has heen serfously delayed, of that he hides h'mself away inavecesstbly?” “1 didn't say that; T will explain,” Senator Stone replieg calmly. “The Senator ought to “explain,” Senator Penroso retorted. “I's a re- markable doctrine to say that anybody cannot criticize Mr, WJlson without o'ng to Jail.” WITH CLENCHED FISTS SENATOR STRIDES AISLE, During his denunciation of Colonel Roosevelt, Senator Stone's vehemence mounted. and ho strode Into the cen- tor aisle, shouting his words, with clenched fist upratsed. After citing the arrest of a Mr, Shanks at St. Louis for eritielzing the President, Sonator Penrose again in- terrupted: “Did munteipal police or Federal agents of the Department of Justice arrest him?" Senator Stone replied that It ap- peared unimportant, but he would ad- vise the Senate, “Tt Is Important,” persisted Senator Penrose. “I presume he was arrested hy agents apnointel by the Pres‘dent, IL was unjustifable and an ontrago— an impressive lustrat’on of the high: handed methods of tho administra. tion.” Saying he would like to help Sen- ator Stone “elucidate his argument,” Senator Penrose declared Privato Ernest 1, Snyder, at Camp Taylor, near Louisville, Ky. had been sen: tenced to ten ‘years at hard labor, and d'shonorably d‘scharged for “vill: fying the President and objecting to the draft law, Nothing hag occurred In Russia of a greater outrage.” SPEECH TO RE FORGRUNNER OF BITTER PARTISAN STRIPE, Senator Stone's address, carefully prepared, the first of political slgnif- cance made in Congress since the United States entered the war, and PRY RED YRAURY, RECRIIND, VEREITA regarded as tho forerunner of bittor Partisan strife, excoriated partisan. ship in the war, Besides Colonel Roosovell, the Missourl Senator namod Chairman Willcox, of the Republican National Comm'ttee, and Senator Pon- Fone among Republican leaders as his “witnesses” to the politica! plot he alleged. Investigations by Congress of war operations, Senator Stone also declared, have almost entirely been launched by Republicans and adroltly explolteg for part'san purposes, Citing statements of the Republican leaders ‘regarding Uo political plana and editorials of Colonel Roosevelt, which, “he said, are “villianous sereeds" publ'shed for money, Sena- tor Stone declared: “On my responsibility aa_a Senayor T charge that since our entiance into the war Roosevelt, by his attacks on the government, has beon a menace and ‘obstrnetion to the — successful prosecution of the war, “The only possible effect of these widely published njterances of this man." said Senator Stone, “has been, ax they were des'gned to be, to dis: credit “and bring the present’ govern- ment into public disfavor and weaken ily hold on popular confidence. ‘That seems to be the Rooseveltian. stand- ard of patriotism.” ‘ 1 LESS POWERFUL, CITIZEN WOULD BE PROSECUTED. ' Similar utterances made by less powerful citizens, Senator Stone as- serted, ‘would subject them to proso- cut'on for disloyalty, “Of all men,” tho Missourt Senator continued, “Roosevelt !# most_rospon- siblo for what he denounces. He does iis work cunningly, In the front of ils propaganda ho throws a deceptive political camouflage. 1 chargo that ‘Theodore Roosevelt—whether willful- ly or out of sheer madness, 1 do not know—Ig the most potent and w'lling friend of the Kateer in America.” ‘The Republican plans he cited, Sen- ator Stono said, “have been adroltly directed." “Many, If not all, Republican Sen- ators.” he asserted,’ “aro acting in manifest concert with dominant Te- publican leaders throughout the coun- try to mako politics ont of the war.” ‘As proof of Republican partisan plans, Senator Stone declared that there's no need “to try to fool each other or tq fool the country," and de- elared that congressional ‘investiga. tons of the war proposed by Repub- Means were significant, “phere are various clement of dls. content in the country, ‘Tho natural disposition of these discontented elo- ments will be to strike blindly at tho party 'n power, ‘Therefore, in a way, Republicans ally themselves with these discordant olements of unrost. DENOUNCKS — POISON SPREAD UNDER GUISE OF PATRIOTISM. “But I espectally protest against and denounce the effort put forward under the guise of patriotism to die. eo Se da ERO RE Gas eae gei treat iia Aa oF ee Ae PP ESI ASR OCIS aE a PE eS UE A NCUA eL ceaslaanrR poten UCN TN eC tS eet AMUD era AeA NG ETN Visa ci) sega oo cert ot Sa uc mR oak Wee Or ee pe ane [ON AROUND cM ,, Nie Lh 1 Gah Es IS Noes ronn i ARI Mien ae oe Hames | Pea RR UG VU tg RNa Raa cfc NEAR RR CO eo EERE ols A REE A UR SIN 11a) SS Te es a cee Ia Hat oS lia Ma ayaa eu oe na a th BN Nota ivis Sicliadentac st OR Ge ICU tk ee Po aes Naat : Oe BA, one OSS ES RUN eg ec os cae RM UAE REE RRB ES Co Be Oh aaa Ie AERTS UE ST NNR AU co or ee eR at PG AAS Nae eNO cu ie OS RO SRUARE AEN EROS TAC Ise ba aes taet se eg en colin Re, i RG eat [Ree RE AS ee ae eal KEBPING WATCH FOR ABRIAL RAIDERS. In addition to secur ng supremaey of tue wr by tie Allied Aoro- Planes, the air defenses of the Allies are now stronger than ever, working .n harmony with the aviators they keop the Germans away from the lines, PRO cA - ie bs oy BY Be SS Pt a ae a eS ‘| Rete pe i EG NERS fae ae See OFA. Whe: 0 re OP | ba oer o: { 2 REN eg HEN Cane eee gies LN ie a / is. : i ; mY Taras en TO ee yw einuo Tad RETINOL 3 (aii Baber iene 2) ||" Giessen J { aeerreeememenseeeneeees 9 || |e atltarenmeneennensataaa DULG ALE PR ott balk. Austrian Foreign M nister. ‘Tho most recent photograph Count Czornin, the Austr of Nicolai Lenine, Bolsheviki Hungarian Foreign M niste Chief and Premier in the who has stated the peace Maximalist’ Government. terms of the Central Powers, NE ee eee FREE OEE] HAIR CULTURE, Leet AGI Raa I want q Resident Managor in every |... ARERR ES clty ard town in the U. 8. A. to han- |¥ AE rN dio my business. $25.60 a wook |< RIM AUuOM Ie guaranteod. Complete Course of Hair |i aavGeisiy baie Growing and Scalp ‘Treatment, in- PASS Eau yen cluding a Diploma—ord.narily cost- |S: Mane NS: Miah ing $26, Absolutely Free of Charges. ee Peet meee Hair Growers and Scalp Special.ets [ee Megas sh Masily Barn $26 to $46 a Week. | joc Use cunts You can do the same. Bend 3-cent |S"! Aba yee: stamp for particulars of Free Course, fi) 3 8 eee Includ.ng @ Diplome and Manager of [2/0 44.0 SC my Branek Ofice In your home eity [2 ys, SSN ae or town. Don't hesitate. Do It Now. | istcy See ey Addrean— MADAM M. E. JOHNSON BOX 458, TOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY parage this Congress and tho present administration. to excite a wider feol- ing of discontent and lack of conf. fence. and to spread the poison of this impression broadcast. Plainly this sort of movement 1s afoot.” As proof of his charges wh'ch, Sen- alor Stone said, he presented “deltb- orately and regrotfully,” tho Republi- cone are “harn'ng” on allezed admin. fatrative blunders and staking their political fortunes upon their critt- elsms. “First, I prosent the Hon. Roles Penrose,” Senator Stone continued, Soaetadat SS line TERM EN AS Sites el eeteet "J e-) ifs 8 es SP" ope + -conecyeenemetenttes er ed a aaa one Se Ne Nee CG eal aa ak tl CRN, 4 ae ie | re ERR caer 4 ey SETA Or Wo a a oe. yb Bye ses Dae td ne NYU eee PGRN LA) 36 2 Sieh ie es Ree oe rae ae ee ome eae Me re. OP EN Senn ae oa Po ee co sheng 5 a pone ni a icc s ae "ea CL aE «ERS SAREE beeen 8 Sen! EARS oe: Rae CA ts SoS SONA ee Res et oo ; Be i clay Go te eer aah OG: a Fer a noe wes ee oo ei a me tes, ea AR fae AES SU NEA NS Ahera| BAKA AAA) Un eG ee AREA Boke AER Se Fos pail RAC pny Vera Rana DY AE AN Lea ey ana Pa A ase SRA ee LEN a FNAB RRR a AO eae | ea PASSES EN ye EASE 27 MS es ANY Ie be ee SSCUnie ea st Bp Seg VISE Set Se thn SOR “who, as a great leader of tho fore- most Republican State, vory properly occupies the front seat in ihe Repub- lican national Sanhedrin.” C'ting alleged statements of Sena- tor Penrose that the Republican lead- ers wero planning to demand an ac- counting of the conduct of the war, Senator Stone said that Senator Pon: rose's Justifieatton for his partisan outburst was over appointment of a Demoeratte groceryman in Ponnsyl- vania and a Domocratie farmer in Indiana as Federal explosives in- apectors. eo a ween, See Serr S Destroyor Fanning won tho honor of boing tho firat of U, $. vessels ta capture a Gorman row. ‘This photograph ghows tho crow of U-Boat lined up on dock aftor signalling surrender. fee ere Ae occ ss ea Da aierectbetn ae Fy iihodt oy pe I LC os Rey re ee Fa UNREST RNUES « 2 | PRR , TREN eeiteurpey | 0 2 250° aa a Ra te. Perea SSS IB iy | oC BER e a icrntiecrnenanara 9-227 S08 | ca | el OR e au) Eee eae | BaP kasi) geil eas VB Liane This nee ae aoe ase i oben (ibe Bo RS RD Eas ARE SHEE BRIAN ik or RRs naa) Gabe TRS DOS TS 3 ua aarti Carden eye a Psuuaiey SMiprsageennete lage we ig SURE ASIEN) eee BS ae ees ert beo e ! Saree oe sing tidy WEAGN OF TERROR IN PETROGRAD. This photograph shows Bolsheviki troops guard ny ong of the pubic build ngs ‘n Petrograd, Street fighting continues and tho situation ‘8 et ll very serious, Turning to Chairman Willcox, of tho Republican National Committoa, the Missourl Senator sad before ho Introduced his “star witness" he would cite tho statement made (9 the press by Mr, Willcox regarding (ho {ncompetonco of the Democratic party and its effect on coming congressional elect’ons, Ho sald a meeting of the Republican leaders had been called at St. Louls on February 12 to inaugur- ate a winter campa’gn, "Colonel Roosevelt’ has engaged a hall In St. Lowis to make on war speech the day hefore the committeo meeting.” Senator Stone continucd, | E now introduce my star witness— Theodore Roosevelt himselt—whom I character'zo ax tho most seditious man of consequence in America. ‘Tho heart of this man fs aflame with fa- ordinate ambitfon, and he rung amuck. His chief thought ts, not to heip the Kovernment ... but always of Roose- yvelt. Almosi every day this man speaks tn bitter and contemptuous disparagement of the President and the mafority. members of (his Con- Kress. Every week for a long time he has been, and is 8M. publishing, un- der contract for a money considera- HHon—think of {t, for money !—vllan- ous sereeds in the Kansas C'ty Star ~altacking the President and the gov- ernment. ‘These Roosevelt contribu. tions are reproduced in numeroug {m- portant newspapers. Whatever may Wo sald of the papers reproducing these M'sloyal utterances, the Kansas City Star is chiefly respons'ble.” Citing erfticiams of Mr, Roosevelt's editorials, Senator Stone continued: “For example, Roosevelt. denounces the President and the government tn terms that would subject almost any other citizen lo arrest—yet his utter: ances, which Tsay woul he do- nounced ag treasonable if made by others, are widely publisheq without even official profest. “I have quoted these utterances of Roosevelt, first. to show that his vaunted claim, self advertised, of a auper‘or brand of patriotism ts empty and, secondly, to Inau're why Rooso- Vell. may say Unings with impunity which a cittzen of lesser consequence dare not even reneat without danger of indictment for distoyalty.” AC ih's po'nt the Senator made his reference to Roosevelt ax an aid to the Kaiser, and thon turned to tho congressional war investlgations. To did “not question the right. of Con- gress to make the Inauir’es, but, ratho tho'r purnose and publicity given to national di Meulties. “I cannot believe, he said, “that world-wide advertisement of ‘alleged dofic'encies In our war activities, evon if ultimately found irue. ts nee: essary to bring about administrativo roforms.” Consider'ng everything. Mr. Stono asserted that tho achievements of this Congress and tho administration “stg. nalized a degree of markod success without parallel In the world’s his. tory.” Undue publicity g'von present mistakes, he sald, had advertised, th nation's weakness to the enomy, TIME REACHED FOR NATIONAL SOLIDARITY, “The timo for flannt'ng theni te past," he continued. “This {gs the time for un'versal national sympathy and solidarity. My appeal now ty to lay colleagues on thls side to stand firmly against Influences calculated to mislead us, and I appeal to my col- leagues on the other side of this chamber to thrust back the evident rang tide of partisanship.” ‘Tho Republican leaders’ purpose, ho reiterated. ts to clect a Congress out of harmony with the Prosident, “What would happen to the Wilson administrat'on tf the Republican party showld have control of the next Con- gress?" he asked, “It T were to adopt the use of Billy Sunday classtes, the President would have a hell of a time,"* In concluding, the Missourl Sena- tor presented statistics of what he termed were partisan appointments of State war commétrees, Tn New York, he sald, a Republican Governor ap: po'nted cighty-two Republicans and three Democrats, while In Ohio a Democratle Governor named efghteen Repuokicang and ten Democrats, Tn California. the Republican Governor, he asserted, named sixty-three Repub- Means and four Democrats, He gave the statistics to show, he asserted, that Democrat'e Governors had been nonpartisan in their appointments, whilo Republican Governors had not. Oyster Day, N. Y., January 21— Colonel ‘Theodore Roosevelt left hore tonight for Washington, where he will remain several weeks. 16 de clined to comment on Senator Stone's speech in the Senate today. Times-Dispatch, Jan. 22, 1918, FIFTH ST. CHURCH OLDS ANNUAL, MEETING, ‘Tho nanual bus'ness moeting of the F'fth Street Baptist Church was hold Monday night, Jannary 21, with Rev, T. J. King, D. D. aa Moderator, Splond’d renorts were had from all of the departments. ‘The reports were for tho last half of 1917 and showed that over $3100.00 had boon raised in that perlod and 167 mem- hers admitted. Tt was decided to nstall an clectrie blowor for the pipe organ, All of tho oMicors wore ro-olectod by acclamation. ‘Tho heada of tho varlous departments for 1918 follow: Sunday School, Supt. R. 11. Haunt leroy; BLY. P. UL, Miss M. Kato Doylo; Misslonary Soc’oty. Mrs. Rosa B. Lovings: ‘The Brotherhood, Dr. HL. Harrix Calendar Sacioty, Mrs, Susle A. King; King’s Daughtors, sesinnewreciinaeesvesn THO: Ushers, Isa'ah Jones. Rov. T. J. King, D. D. ts pastor and Deacon .J B. Page, Chairman of the Deacon Board. SIx . eR Beck Wings 5 eccthoe mec « Be, BAC os se Ne een eit awenmease TEMG | Cha fey i UREA aS sen CUI BURG A rac Reo SEN Ran SURO Nai asse a ORIOL SENS se a USS DSROSRGN NE SSIES ZAI. EO EIEN ASS ASG SATURDAY... JANUARY 26, 1918 BAMEIMORE NEWS NOTES. Me. 1. 1, Smith Indisposed—Chureh Auniveraet—dhine toma, Ballimore, January 24.—Thomas B. Smith, the veteran hoyel keeper, was able (o bo out this week. Me has beon IM at his home, 2035 Druid Hill Avenue, for the past two weeks, He was threatened with locomotor ataxia, sud has been under the (treatment of the bogl physicians of the city. Attorney Arthur L. Briscoe, of (is city, and Gilmore Walker, of Fred: erick County, are the only two col ored employees at the present session of the Logislature, Briscoe is. stenog: rapher to the city delegation, and owes his appointment to Attorney Warner 'T, McGuinn, Republican State Central Committceman for the Wourteenth ward. The thirty-third anniversary — of Sharon Baptist Church and of — the pastorate of Rey. Dr, WM. Alexan. der will be observedron Sunday, Feb: tuary 3. Rev. Dr. Ro V. Peyton, of Richmond, Va. will ‘proach at ‘the morning and night services. A successful (wo weeks’ rovival has just closed at Bethol A. Mf. 6. Chureh, WU was conducted by the Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, pastor of the church, and the Rey, A.C. Powell, of New York city, Lr. Brooks ig conducting services aL Ebenezer A.M. 15, Caureh this weok, After a lengthy stay in New Or- leans, Miss Margaret Howard is. visite ing her mother, Mrs. Plorence How- ard, She was accompanied home by Miss Sadie Lambert. Jesse T, Nicholas, of Govans, Md, hag returned home from Philadelphia, whore he was olectod a grand die rector of (he Odd Fellows at the semi- annual session of the Sub-committee of Management last week. He takes the place of Dr. 1. 1, Roberts, of Reston, Mass., who succeeded tho ‘late Julius C. Johnson, of Baltimore, as deputy grand master. ‘Whe patriotic part that the race is playing in the present world war and insistonce Chat any program for equal rights shall Include him were empha: sized aL tho (hree big mass-ncetings held here under the auspices of (he colored section of the Maryland Coun. cil éf Nat‘onal Defense on Wednes. day of Inst week, ‘Phe apeakers included: Dr. Hrnest Lyon, chairman of the section; Jolin HW. Murphy, publisher of the’ Afro. American, who made the weleoming address: ‘former Goldshorough, Gov: ernoz Hmerson C Harrington, Hon, Emmett J. 8, Scott, special assistant lo the Secretary of War; Dr. John H, Latane, of Johns University; M'ss 1. R. Cummings, chairman of the women's auxiliary; Mrs, Minnio T, J. Gaines, and the Rey. A. TL. Gaines, Who offered a sories of resolutions dle- clarng Ghat the colored people are ready to aid In “getting the Kaiser.” Governor Harrington, who spoke at the big night rally ‘at Atbaught's ‘Thoatro, praixed the work of the see: tion ang of its chairman, Dr. Lyon, and declared that ho fostered any movement or measure to uplift the race. FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. 638 North Butaw Streot. SAYS AMERIOA MUST SUPPLY MIAONS TO HOLD HUNS. Washington, Jamwary 16.—Senator McCumber, of North Dakota, today gave the Senate a gloomy picture of Ge United States and her alles im emphasizing his plea for radieat speeding up of the saipbnilding pro: gram, He declared England was now Hoaring the brunt of the war, and asked “how long can she stand this atrain 2" ‘The United States must 86nd 5,000,000 troops to balance the man powor of the central powers, he said, and 7,000,000 would be reeded to make (ho Germans retreat. “Russia and Roumania are out of the war,” asserted Senator MeCumber. “Italy Is losing ground. France is unable to make any headway. ‘The wall of opposition at the eastern end of the battle lino in continental Bue rope is crumbling. Who can say how long Italy can or will w'thstand the Toutonio pressure? Optimistic, in- deed, must be the man who will say a singlo yoar without additional sup- port, With Italy under the heel of the ‘conqueror, with Mraneg assailed in the flank, who can prophesy that that country will not quickly bo brought under the heel of the same conqueyer, and England's army left to bald ‘ngatnst overwheiming. niin hers, ‘This is delineating two things; first, tho exact situation ag tt now is, and second, the possibilities of the futuro. and’ it is presented with tho hopo that we will at least partially awaken (0 a realization of what is be- fore wa.” Senator McCumber said the idea that point'ng ont our weakness dis- couraged the American people and encouraged the enemy was a mistaken ono, and declared that “we must now fearn that lesson that boasting will not win th’s war.” Ho said he was lired of hearing argument that, Ger- many would bo reduced to submission by starvation, and stated that the contral powers control three times as much torritory in Europe as does the allies. ‘The hatance of resources held by this country, he said, should not ho cons'dered til there ‘was tonnage to carry mon and products across the eas. LIMIT OF THEIR POWER RVACHED BY ENTENTE. “Tho ontento powers havo about. reached thoir limit,” ho said, “To halanco tho man power of the central powers this country would havo to send 6,000,000 men,” and argued that another million was necessary to over: balance the geographical advantage of the central nations, and another mil lion, if the United ‘States and her al- Ves’ wished to be the aggressor; in other words, 7,000,000 to make’ the Germans retreat, When the United States entered the war the allies eried “Give us ships,” declared Senator MeCumber. “We ale layed their fears; we assured them wo would supply that shipping, We took that duty” upon ourselves, tho most important, the most vital duty encumbent npon us in this war, And we have neglected that duty beyond any other. shamefully neglected it." “They tell us it was because of wranglings and disagreements in. the shipping board,” he declared, and added that he believed there was lack of appreciation of the submarine men- ace in the board. and that he did not believe any member so unpatriotic as to delay shipbuilding. while his per: sonal differences were being settled He declared “We appointed a Kilkenny siipping board, and then went to sleen."” and later iy his address. said: “We Know we must supply Great Britain and Wrance and Maly. We know we shall require 5,000,000 men in France before we can ever hope to ecaualize the forees of the powers pit ted against each other, Where is our shipping? Where 's it coming from? Poss'My God knows; certainly neither the Shipping Roard nor the Navy De- partment knows.” Senator MeCumber recommended that the United States stop sending soldiers to France now and use all available tonnare for food for the al Hes, stimulate effortsa to attempt to produce a ship immune to torpedo attack, and to make a full ang ade- quate test of reenforced concrete ves- sels. He said he believed the allies would emerge from the war after se- cur'ng the peace laid down by Presi- dent Wilson, but was equally “cor fain that unless we come to the sup- port of our allies with shipping facil. {Wes many times greater than we pro- Hose, seme of out allies Will fall be: fore we ean take their place on the battlefierd.” Florence S. C. Notes Florence, S$. C., January 22.--Mr. F. Gr'fin, of the United States Navy, passed throngh the city recently en route to W'Imington, N. C., of the Mr. General Robinson returned to Philadelphia Sunday morning, after the burial of his wife here, Rev, Luther Brook, a graduate of Lincoln Univers’ty, is home. He is pastor'n in New Jersey. He preached at ‘Trinity Baptist. Chureh Sunday Rey, W. KR. Peese has been eallel to Tittle Mt, Zion Baptist Chureh, Dillon County, S.C: also Hemmingway First Baptist Chureh, S.C. Pia Hania yh sn Se Respectfully, BE. B. WEBSTER, AGENTS, SRILA I oe NTE TOSS HOT SPRINGS, VA. W,_R. Watkins, eee TR ABINGDON, VA. W. IL. Gray, 307 Valley Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Chamneey 1, Christian, 267. W. Main Street. DETROIT, MICH. Chas, T. Herndon, 285 Antoine St PITTSBURG, PA. J.C, Betts, 2617 Penn Ave. Mrs. 1, Greenwood, 1804 Wylle Ave. 1. H, Walker, 2638 Wylie Ave. Thumm, 1400 Wylie Ave. WINCHESTER, VA, Mayhew B. Cook, 406 S. Kent St. AUGUSTA, GA. B, A. Lyons, 1122 Twiggs St. WEST PALM BEACH, PLA, H. J. Small, Box 970. PERRY, GA, R. M. ‘Toomer, crry. John Harris, 219 1, 16th St Kd. C. Johnson, 117 1. Cana st. Isanc ‘T. D. Ross, A-404 B, Duval Street. Clarence Williams, 1411 Ross St. William I. Scott, 2218 1, Main St. N. Winston, 637 ‘Brook Ave, PREDERICKSBURG, VA, Warren W. Leo. LOUISVILLE, KY. Jesse B. Brown, 400 S. 12th St. LERSBURG, VA. W. L, Jones, P. 0. Box 260, NORFOLK, VA, Mrs, John DeBona, 718 Queon St. ‘Thos. BE. W. Perry, 2 Jones Place. BALTIMORE, MD. Isaac C, Bannister, 1303 N, Mount Street. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. VA. 'W. B. Smith, care of Bellman's Pept., The Greenbrier. DANVILLE, VA, Rov. J_R, Cooner, 244 W. Broad St, Harry A. Clarke, 117 Craghoad St. BELLE HAVEN, VA, Henry J. Pitts, P.O. Box 18, SOUTH HILL, VA. 't. 1B, Hudson, THE RIOHMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA FARMVILLE, VA. | Miss Martha R. Hilton, 612 Bly St. Madison stante.d, los Wolls Alley. URBANNA, VA. J. ©. Boyd. WATERVLIBY, N. ¥. John P, Lawer, 78 14th St. ELMIRA, N. Y. Novie S. Chaney, 205 Sullivan St. YONKERS, N.Y. Mrs, A. D. Borden, 30 School St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. John S. Ashby, 212 Walworth St. BERRYVILLE, VA, | John W. awards, : FREDERICK, OKLA, | A. Winfield Walker, Box 201. | BAKERSFIELD, CAL. : Ralph Clark, P. 0, Box 4, i OAKLAND, CAL. | J. W. Nuby, 1736 Tin St. i ASHLAND, VA. i R. T. Jones, 1 | PORTSMOUTH, VA. | Rey. R. G, Adams, 1608 Efingham Street, NeW YORK CITY, N.Y. Mrs, Irene. M. Blackstone, 488 Lenox’ Ave. Howard H, Johnson, 416 1, 165th Street. ; BRONX. } J.B, Schmidt, 236 W. 35th St. Miss Hsther Hobbs, 235 8, 127th Street. WASHINGTON, D. C. \ Drury's 1911 7th St, N. We Comumbia News Agency, | Inside Ma.t, T. W. Townsley, 1020 U St, No W. FARRELL, PA. Henry B. Bledsoe, 512 Idaho St. CLEVELAND, OMT0, Frank 1, Weaver, 3315 Central Ave. J.B, Branham, 4401 Central Ave. SPRINGFIELD, onto. Luther A, Burnett, 566 Mt. Vernon Avenue, NORTH YAKIMA, WASH. J.D. Hall, 412 8, 1st st. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. | Arthur A, Wiliams, 124 N, Mary- land Ave. H. Kravitz, 1702 Arctic Ave, CAMDEN, N. J. | Rey. C,H. Harmon, 139 Mt. Vernon Street. \ NEWARK, N. J. | New Jersey Observer Co., 271 Bank” Street. i LONG BRANCH, N. J. i Jesse W. Sheaves, 99 Lippincott Avenue, ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. ; Mrs, 1, V, Mebane, Box 705. i DAYTON, OHIO. t Wm. Parker, 1831 Germantown St." PETPRSBURG, VA, | Chantie P, Royal, Jr, 108 South Avenue, . i SALT LAKE crry, urAn, — | Mrs. Emma Van Patten, P. 0. Box 176, | PHILADELPHIA, PA, | WB. P. Mackens, 1116 Pine St. : J. A. Stokes, 1411 Fitzwater St. j Quaker City Adv. Co., 1221 Pine Street, { Mrs, M .B. Patehel, 632 S. 16th St. Watson Handon, 940 N. 13th St. BOSTON, MASS. Mrs. M. E. Gunn, 657 Shawmut Avenue. | PROVIDENCE, R. 1. | Douglas A. A. P. A., care of R. Purnell, STAUNTON, VA. J. H. Allen, 120 S, Augusta St. Se | PATIL EARLE UEP TUL, UW LEPTICEE JUL WROTE UTE UN JUDUUTE TIONG. THESE COUPONS WILL BRING A TALKING WIMCHINE, AN UMBRELLA OR A GOPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS, JUST AS YOU SELECT. FS WORTH OF CIUPOS, WE WILL SAD YOU ARES TAKING MU FOR 875 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A SMALLER SIZE TALKING MACHINE FOR G0 WORTH. WE WILL SEND YOU A DETACHABLE UMBRELLA. YOU GAN TAKE {1 APART AND PUT IT INTO YOUR TRUNK OR SUIT CASE WHEN TRAVELING, FR a0 WORTH, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR'S WORKS WE WILL ALLOW YOU A CASH DISCOUNT OW 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 GATER TO THE READING PUBLIC. YOU WILL LIKE THE PLANET IF YOU WILL READ IT We Do Ali Kinds of Job Work WE HAVE TWO LINOTYPES, ONE 16 OF THE LATEST PATENT. THE GOST PRICE OF THE FIRST ONE WAS $9,975, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. THE COST OF THE LATEST WAS $0,700, EXCLUSIVE OF THE EXTRA PARTS. ADD TO THESE AMOUNTS 51.000 AND YOU HAVE THE EXPENSE OF BRINGING THEM FROM THE MERGENTHALER FACTORY AT BROOKLYN, Wl. ¥. AND SETTING THEM UP IN OUR OFFICE AT RICHMOND Our Press Room is also well equipped. The outlay for machinery alone ex- ceeds $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 THE RICHMOND PLANET, JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia HE PLANET SATURDAY...JANUARY 26, 1918 LANGFORD'S CAREER A WIERD RECORD OF FORM REVERSES. (By James J. Corbett.) A sport writer once called Sam Langford "the elevator of pugilism." And the sport writer wasn't far wrong, because the "Boston Tar Baby" has had more ups and downs than any other man that ever stepped within the ropes. His whole career is a weird record of form reversals. Just a few months ago Langford met Fred Fulton in Boston—and Langford was heaten. He wasn't knocked out, but when the seventh round was called the Negro refused to continue the fight, and Fulton was given the verdict on technical knockout. When this news was flashed around the country, everyone figured that at last the one-time great Negro warrior was through—"all through." But not so. Just a short time after that, Langford was matched with Kid Norfolk, another dusky fighter, Norfolk had flashed into pugilistic prominence by defecating Billy Misko and many other topnotchers. Ninety per cent of the pugilistic experts figured that Langford was due for another er bad beating. But, to the surprise of the sporting world the "Boston Tar Baby" came back in seemingly miraculous fashion, made a punching bag out of Norfolk for two rounds and sent him down and out for the count in the third. These are just two of the many in stances of Langford's peculiar career. King history is replete with many others. Among the most striking of these are Sam's affairs with Gunboat Smith, once looked upon as the logical heavyweight champion of the world. On November 17, 1913, Smith, then in the heyday of h's greatness, took on Langford in Boston and gave the Negro an artistic beating. Smith won the decision after twelve rounds of fighting and immediately was hailed as the greatest white warrior in the game. His defeat of Langford was looked upon everywhere as the final stamp of greatness upon his record. The fact that Langford went into that contest with Smith woefully out of condition was not elaborated upon at the time. But that was the real truth. Smith made so much capital of the fact that he had defeated Langford that the Negro made overtures for another contest. Smith, confident of h's own ability, finally consented to another match with the Negro. He felt he surely could duplicate his performance and so establish himself rigidly on the pinnacle of pugilistic greatness. He figured that he was Langford's master—and there was where he made the fatal mistake of his career. Langford trained fairly hard for the return bout with Gunboat Smith and the battle was staged in Boston on October 20, 1914. Smith went into the fight certain of an easy and early victory. But what a surprise! It was a different Langford who faced him in that contest—the great Langford of the other days. Smarting under the slighting remarks Smith had made about him, Langford went out after the white fighter in the first round and never let up on him. Langford hammered Smith all around the ring in the first session, kept up the bombardment in the second and soon after the third began walked up to the groggy Smith, rapped him heavily on the jaw—and the fight was over. And Gunboat Smith's ambitions to become heavyweight champion of the world were wrecked then and there. He never recovered, from that beating and soon after joined the ranks of "has been." Langford's career is a crowded one—one cluttered with so many peculiar performances that it is almost impossible to chronicle them all. He has fought great battles one week against great opponents, the following week he has looked like a novice when pitted against mediocre fighters. No one ever has been able to figure out just how Sam Langford will conduct himself when he enters a ring. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been lost through his erratic showings. He has met some men in initial contests and beaten them to a frazelle. That led his sup porters to believe that in a return match he would duplicate the performance. But with almost unfailing regularity Sam fought a battle radically different in his second meeting. He has fought Sam McVey, Jim Barry, Harry Wills and Joe Jeanneette, innumerable times. In some of the contests against these men he has looked like a world beater; in others his showing has been pitiful. A pugilistic life filled with more ups and downs than any other fighter has ever known before—that's Sam Langford. But the fact remains that Langford, when at his host, was one of the greatest battlers the ring game has ever known. Almost a pigmy in stature, he could punch with amazing power and stand up under punishment that would have sent ordinary men crumpling to the mat. Langford always was a clever, brainy fighter and for years ranked as one of the most feared warriors in the ring game. No better evidence of his punching power can be presented than his record which shows that he has scored knockouts over some of the huskiest battlers that ever donned the gloves. It is too bad that Langford didn't get a crack at Johnson when Jack was wearing the crown. If that had come to pass, it is likely that the name of another champion might have been inscribed in the records. It was often stated that Johnson feared Langford more than any living man and the fact that he ignored repeated challenges bore this out. The two black gladiators met but once. That was in 1906 when Langford was battling in the lightweight class Johnson won the decision after fifteen rounds of fighting but he took a terrible beating as part of his reward. A great fighter was Sam Langford—but the most peculiar performer that pugism has known. IF FOOD GIVES OUT THE WAR IS LOST. One thing is becoming more and more apparent to the housewives of America, and that is—that today the war has been brought into every American household. Our armies are preparing to fight 3,000 miles from their food base, a thing which in any other war would have been impossible. So long as each housekeeper establishes a bive supply in her own kitchen we are tolerably sure of having enough food to forward to the hundreds of thousands of our young soldiers who are already in France, and who are going over as rapidly as they can be sent. If the supply stops, the war stops. A resiliability too big to shirk lies at the door of each housewife in this country. How is she going to meet it? By saving the foods so absolutely necessary to our men at the front and so doing her great part to win this war or by "letting the other woman do the saving" while she indulges herself and her family in their usual pre-war amounts of sugar, flour, bacon and beef? It is a matter for each housewife's conscience to decide and knowing the stance spirit of patriotism which is the part of every good American woman, there is no doubt whatever how she will decide this question AMERICAN APPETITE HUGE Studies of the monthly per capita consumption of wheat, meat fat and sugar in the United States and European countries show that in general people of the United States are the biggest eaters in the world. The German sugar ration for 1916 1917 was only one-tenth of our consumption and we ate just six times as much meat as the Germans. The French sugar ration is one-seventh of ours, while England uses even less fat than France. A voluntary reduction in the use of wheat, meat, sugar and fats in this country could therefore work no hardship on our people, and will be the important means of strengthening the Liberty armies and nations. WHY AMERICA MUST FURNISH THE FOOD. The 1917 wheat crop in France was less than half of normal, using the crop of 1913 as a basis for comparison. There was a shortage of 176,000,000 bushels, or 53.3 per cent. The potato crop was only within one-third of normal. The sugar beet crop showed a deficit of 67.9 per cent. Her meat herds in the early fall showed a shortage of 10,800,000 animals. Those are a few of the reasons America must feed her associates in the war. They are no longer able to feed themselves, and unless we come to the rescue are face to face with starvation. And starvation means defeat in the war. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I desire to know the whereabouts of my son, Ezekiel Collins. He left Richmond, October 9th 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 COLLINS, 2708 Q. St., Richmond, Va. 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. 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. FREE STYLE BOOK --- HAIR To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturers of Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book shows new styles in hair dressing sent free. Every colored wo- man should see one. We sell thousands our hair and toilet articles. Sat- faction guaranteed or money back. We make the beat solid Brass STRAIGHT- ENING combs, with each comb we give lamp guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp FREE. Send money order or stamps. MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. $12 postpaid. POSTPAID $120 Hair nets, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturer' s prices. Send two-cent stamp. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR 181-187 Park Row. New York City. DEPARTMENT D. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- BANKING Trouble comes to us all, young and old, little and big. The only way to do is to prepare for it so that when it does come, what you have done for yourself will be a kind of shock absorber. There are two ways, or rather two principal ways to do this. One way is to seek the Lord while He may be found, join some Church and prepare for the other world. The other way is to save your money. No matter how small the amount, save some of the money that you yourself earn. In this way, you will learn the system of self-help and to acquire this habit is in itself a fortune. Try saving one, two or three cents and a nickel, if you have it. If you are, in poor circumstances, do not try to save too much at one time. It will discourage you when you are forced to go and get it or to borrow on the amount. Save only the amount that you feel that you can save. By degrees, the money will increase. Some folks call this being miserly, but it is not so. You are simply saving for the rainy day. After you have saved as much as a dollar get a bank-book and add to the amount. Older persons would do well to commence now, while it is imperative that the children do the same thing. When you deny yourself and save, you are on the road to fortune, even though it may be but a small fortune—and fifty dollars is a fortune to some people. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President, Mechanics Savings Bank. KILLS INTRUDER HE FINDS IN HIS HOME. Hagerstown Man Says Wife's Actions Actions Made Him Suspicious. Hagerstown, Md., January 19.—Thomas Walter Wade, 38, employed at a Hagerstown shoe and legging factory was shot twice in the side and instantly killed by Max A. Boyer, sor of David S. Boyer, prominent wealthy citizen of Hagerstown, late ought in Boyer's house. Boyer went home and, according to his story, thought he noticed his wife who was a daughter of late Jno D. Swartz, former mayor of Hagerstown acting strangely, Securing a searchlight, and recovering, he began searching the house. It is alleged he discovered Wade in a closet, dragged him out and fired two bullets into his body, which rolled down the steps. Wade died a few moments later at the bottom of the steps. Dr. Edward W. Wareham examined the body which was removed to an undertaker's establishment. One bullet grazed the heart, struck the seventh rib was deflected and severed the aorta A jury of inquest with Harry E Bester, foreman, was impanched, viewed the body and adjourned until Monday morning. Boyer made no effort to escape. He was arrested shortly after the shooting by Policeman Jacob Sailes and taken to police head quarters, where Justice John H. Bitner committed him to jail without bail. A niece of Mrs. Boyer was in the house when the shooting occurred Boyer, it is said, explained to State's Attorney O. T. Kaylor and Justice Bitner the circumstances of the shooting. Boyer was employed in the office of Boyer and Heard, millers. He and his wife have no children. At police headquarters he was calm and self-s possessed. DO YOU KNOW? Are you full of complaints of the high prices you are paying for food and have you ever stopped to consider the reason for it? Do you know that the farmer is paying from $2 to $2.50 a day for labor which he could get before the war for $1 or $1.50. Do you know how difficult it is to get any sort of labor? Do you know that the railroad construction makes it harder to get farm products to market today than it was a year ago? Do you know that the man who buys food from the farmer and distributes it to wholesale dealers has to pay more for his labor than ever before and that all of his necessary expenses have been on an ascending scale? Have you stopped to consider how much higher the prices of staple foods would be if the food administration had not stepped in just in time to stop speculation? Do you realize, for example, that with the shortage in sugar we might have had to pay three times the price per pound (that we are now paying)? Do you know that the farmer is getting more money out of $11 flour today than he got out of $15 flour eight months ago? These are a few of the reasons why the prices you complain of are high There is only one reason why the prices you complain of are not high er, and that reason is—the food administration. THE THIRD LINE OF DEFENSE REMAINS IN AMERICA. Do you realize how our battle line runs? Our first line of defense is in Europe, under the fire of the German guns. At present it is held for us by the English and the French. Behind that line, in a country so torn with war that its food production has fallen far below the danger line, is the second line—our men, who must be supplied with the concentrated energy which good food gives if they are ever to fight in the first line trenches. We here in América form the third line of defense. Our base of supplies is here. Are we adding to them by saving the foods needed by our first and secondd lines in Europee depleting them by refusing to save? Our third line of defense is as important as the first line. It is formed for the most part, by the women of America—the housekeepers shall our line waver, while the first and second lines are holding fast? If we starve the men in the first line who are fighting for us and our own men in the second line who are training and preparing to fight for us the war is lost and the movement of our troops will be toward Washington instead of toward Berlin. Does any woman in the third line of defense hesitate as to her duty in this matter? USE THE SKIM MILK There is always an abundance of skim milk going to waste on a farm. Every drop of it can be and should be used. As cottage cheese, or prepared buttermilk skim milk furnishes the maximum of food. One hundred pounds of it will produce 15 pounds of fine cheese, and what is left over may be fed to the hogs. Cottage cheese, made of skim milk furnishes seven times as much protein and "energy" as the pressed pork it would produce if used to feed hogs. Skim milk is also good for cooking and for the older people of the family to drink. CALLY RYLAND, Assistant Publicity Director of Va. NO.1 TRADE MARK Guaranteed Pure and Reliable COUGHS, COLDS, HOARISENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS PNEUOMIA AND WEAK LUNGS. Protect Yourself By Taking JEFFRIES NO. 1 COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS, 30c—60c—$1.10 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengthens the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it, write to THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES 214 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, 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) GREENSBORO, N. CAROLINA SUMMER SCHOOL For Progressive Teachers SEVENTEENTH Annual Session JUNE 26—JULY 29, 1916 Easy terms, practical course, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address Dr. S. B. Jones, Director, Send #1 and secure lodging in advance. JAS. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. C. SEVEN BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE BANK OF NEW YORK 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