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THE RICHMOND PLANET RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXV, NO. 13 CAN'T MAKE COLORED PASSENGERS GIVE UP SEATS Mr J. Thomas Hewin. 613 N. Second Street Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sr. Referring further to your letter of December 22nd with reference to alleged discountous treatment of several colored passengers on the Norfolk and Western Railway's Lynchburg and Durham Line train, Saturday, December 15th. For your information, I am enclosing herewith copy of a letter from Mr. A. C. Needles, Vice President in charge of Operation, which explains itself. You will note that the conductor permitted the representative of the Union News Company to utilize seating space in violation of the railroad company's rules and that he has been disciplined for neglect of duty. Your truly, WM. F. RHEA, Commissioner. NORPOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Romoke, Va., January 26, 1918. Mr. William F. Elae, Commissioner State Corporation Commission, Kaidenmond, Virginia. Dear Sir—Further in reply to your letter December 29th in concern of discu- ous treatment accorded four colored passengers on the Lynchburg and Dickman Hub December 15th. Our investigation develops the fact that a colored passenger was deprived of a seat by action of a representative of the Union News Company. Our conducter was responsible for permitting this, in violation of rules and he has been disciplined for nex- t of duty. We are glad that the matter was called to our attention. Yours truly, A. C. Needles, Vice-President in Charge of Operation. February 1, 1918. Hon. Wm. F. Rhea, State Corporation Commission, State Capitol Build- ing, City. Dear Sir I am in receipt of your communication of the 31st, inst. I wish to thank you and the other members of the commission for the prompt attention which you gave to the complaint filed by me before your Honorable Body on the 22nd day of December, last. I am sure that your ruling and decision in this matter will serve a worthy purpose on behalf of those who suffer continuously by such treatment. Respectfully, J. THOMAS HEWIN Y. W. C. A. NOTES The audience at the Second Baptist Church enjoyed a wonderful address on "The World War" by the Honorable John Mitchell, Jr. The address was given under the auspices of the Y M. C. A. Services will be held at the building Sunday February 10, at 5:30. The guest membership meeting will be held Monday, February 11th at 6 P. M. Miss Ruth Hucules will have charge of the team to be bested. The home committee meets Friday February 15th at 6 P. M. Qualification Notice Richmond, Va., Feb. 5, 1918 This is to certify that the undersigned has qualified in the Chancery Court as executor in the will of Wilii Wyatt, deceased, and s desirous that all persons in debt to him or have bills to present against his estate will get in touch with the under signed at 527 N. Second Street at once. THOS. M. CRUMP Executor Shoemaker Wan/ed WANTED: Two first class shoemakers to go to Norfolk, Va.. Good pay to the right parties. Men preferred who have had osse experience in an Electric Shop. Apply at the Planet Office 311 North Flrth Street. Mr. Robert B. Porter, of Huntington, W. Va. is visiting his brother, Mr. Lewis Porter, other relatives and friends. . COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR A Vivid Description of the Work of France's Fighters. Black Soldiers Fighting in the Trenches. Met the Germans at Verdun. Many Distinguished Themselves--Graphic Account of Great Battle. By W. P. HUTCHINSON. (Copyrighted by J. E. Bruce.) FRANCE'S COLONIAL SOLDIERS. Besides the native soldiers from French West Africa and the Congo there are on active service against the Germans, natives of Somaliland in East Africa, from the great Island of Madagascar, and from Annam in the far East of Asia. THE MALAGASSIES Long before the war the military qualities of the Malayasay peoples, the Makes, the Sakalaves and the Batas had been appreciated by so able a commander an administrator as General Gallien Hardy, capable of performing the longest matches and sustaining the greatest fatigue, thanks to the sobriety which maintains their physical vigour the first battalion of the Malay Sharpshooters (Tirailleurs) had been recognized as a crack regiment and on the 14th of July 1913, had been solitely presented with the treacher flag, the sign and testimony of France's confidence in their courage and fidelity. When the war began there was no immediate idea of calling upon the brave Malayasay for service in Europe. Nevertheless, they were instrumented in the use of the pick and shovel, to manipulate machine guns, to dig trenches, traverses and dugouts and to throw bombs, and were practised in all the methods of the war. They were trained in sham fights to employ all their instinct of combat and all the agility of their physique, in this war of surprise which so often takes us back to the primitive conditions of hand-to-hand fighting. SPLENDID SERVICES Towards the end of 1915 the French Government, moved there to by the splendid services of the West African troops, decided to add a Malagasy contingent to the "Grande Armée" On the 2nd of October, 1915, Colonel Brun, Commander of Regiment No. of the "Tirailleurs Malagaches" decided to brigade or regiment with the garrison of Diego Suarez and Tamarivo to form the contingent for European service. On the 9th of the same month the brigade was reviewed by the Governor General of the Island on its departure for France. This first contingent has been joined by many fellow, countrymen and has cumulated the troops from other parts of Africa in courage, in discipline, and in loyalty to the great country which knows how to treat all its subjects without distinction of color or race. Some of the Malagasy units are in the fighting line while others are employed at the depots and on the lines of communication. This latter employment does not always accord with the warlike instincts of an amur race of fighters. One ardent warrior disgusted at being told to break pebbles for the roads, deserted, taking his quick firing gun with him and on the morning of the 16th of April applied to the Colonel commanding Battalion No. "to be employed to gather with his gun." FIRST CALLED BATTALION Volunteers for a battalion for service in France were first called for in February, 1916. Members of all classes of society, including seals of the Annamite Imperial family, at once came forward in sufficient numbers to fill up the ranks. Officers were amped by old Colonials, whom long residence had made thoroughly familiar with the character and customs of the people, who rapidly inculcated the necessary discipline and training. The Annamites, like their near relation the Japanese are small but full of intelligence, energy, and courage, with remarkable artistic ability. They have been constituted into regular battalions and furnished with the usual military weapons, and are, therefore, considered to be com- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918. batant units, ready for employment whenever and wherever they may be required. Up to the present however, they have only been employed as auxiliaries in the great industries necessary to supply the enormous demands of modern warfare, and in the services of supply, more or less behind the firing line. In many towns throughout France they are employed in factories' arsenals and machine shops where the delicacy and adaptability of their hands make them dexterous and skillful manipulators, of the complex machinery of 19th-20th production. Large numbers are employed as draughtsmen in which capacity their artistic bent makes them most adapt. They have also become skillful mortar-driving. In Albania and Macedonia along the roads from Florina to Monastir those plucky little soldiers can be seen driving the motor ambulances. OTHERS ADDED The battalion raised in February, 1916 has since been joined by two others and today the Ammanite alert intelligent, and industrial are to be seen in the enormous depots of the military railroad, which have sprung up everywhere behind the firing line on loading trains and filling bories and carts with grenades, shells, vehicles and the endless requirements of a modern army. Clothed in khaki jackets and puttees, with helmets on their heads (for a shell may reach them, or an enemy aviator may drop a bomb) superintended by corporals and servants of their own nationality, no labor is too hard or too difficult for their endurance of their skill, and no danger can retard or prevent its performance. Thus engaged they are contributing as effectively to France's victory as if they were handling the deadly rite or grenade, and France is as grateful to the Ammanite rolling in factory or depot to feed the war" as to any of her soldiers in the fighting ranks. The cheerfulness, industry, and artistic tastes of the Anunniates are most fully displayed in their cantonments where they have surrounded themselves with everything to keep them mindful of their native country. The ranks include many skillful artists who have adopted the doorways with pagoda-like form and decorated the rooms with she leases of the famous 75's patiently and artistically embossed or engraved with combats between the Dragon and the Tortoise, symbolized of the powers of the air and of the earth, whose unceasing struggle occupies so prominent a place in that mythology. WEST INDIANS In the ranks of the Grand Armed are many colored men from the French West Indian Islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and from French Guiana on the South American mainland. These are French citizens and in that capacity are enrolled in the European regiments or a footing of absolute equality with their fellow-citizens born in France. The only difference made is that the colored soldiers are sent into garrisons in Southern France or Algeria during the winter. In all other respects no distinction is made between them and the white soldiers. LES SENEGALAIS Of all the troops which France has drawn from her various Colonies, it is beyond doubt that the Senegalais "Les Senegalais," have most struck the popular imagination, and draw the most regard in France, by their union of childlike simplicity with so dierly qualities and indomitable courage. Once trained and inured to discipline, no troops are easier to lead. Their discipline and sang frieid are as great under fire as on parade and their devotion to their duty knows no limit save death. What has most struck those who have seen them in actual battle has been the spirit of discipline which animates their intrepidity and renders their attacks so effective. To see them carry a position by assault, then serve and organize it, is sufficient to satisfy the most critical of military observers, that they are worthy to meet the most terrible, the most skilful, and the most tenacious of enemies. AT THE RAVINE OF LA FAUSSE COTE. On the evening of the 22nd of October, 1916, the Souguese battles arrived in the Verdun sector to take part in the struggle for Fort Donsumont. After a long march they spent the night among the ruins of the village of Fleury. The night was cold, and shelterers and fragments of walls were the only shelter. Rounded in the morning by the pale and misty dawn and the bursting shells of the enemy artillery, stiff with cold but eager for the fray, their officers had a trouble to hold in their m., until the ting appointed for their advance. When that time came they marched in lines of soundrams at 25 pieces interval and 50 distance in the impracticable alignment of a gala day camp (Continuation of Fitch's report). RICHMOND BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. GETS RESULTS. Editor. The Planet. No doubt it will surprise many of your readers to know that for the short time since the Richmond Branch N. A. A. C. P., has been organized we have made ourselves felt in this community, and we are still working for the us fit of our people along all lines. Sometimes ago there appeared in the columns of your paper a statement showing the activity of our Branch along certain lines, having for its object the betterment of educational conditions for colored children in this city. I was approached by a member of the School Board last week, who informed me that the City School Board had voted to grant a Vacational School for colored children similar to the one now conducted for white children; that the School Board would also put in the Armstrong High School a Latin Course, for the improvement of the School. This same member informed me that other matters which we had asked at their hands were being considered by the Board, and that they would, from time to time, reach some decision up on them. The Board has also decided to room mend a school for colored children in that part of the city known as Sidney. I desire to let the public know what we have done by a calm and peaceful agitation for those things which affect us as a people. While doing this, I would not be guilty of selfishness, because there are others in the community who have contributed something to bring about these results. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker deserves special mention, because of the committee of citizens whom she organized and went down to the School Board in support of the same things, which the N. A. A. C. P. contended for. You, too deserve credit because of your editorial utterances from time to time for the same things which we have been contending for. We are particularly anxious to have all the citizens in our community interested in the Richmond Branch N. A. A. C. P. because if all unite there are so many things in the community affecting us which we could remove, if we only united and contended in an intelligent and upright way. The matter of having colored principals for the co-founded schools, I was informed by this same member, was under consideration by the Board, but no definite decision has been reached as yet. Respectfully J. THOMAS HEWIN. Chairman Executive Board, Richmond Branch N. A. A. C. P. ROLMES—CHAPPEL Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Holmes announce the marriage of their daughter, Bessie May to Mr. Daniel Chapell, by their pastor, Rev. W. H. Stokes, January 28, 1918 DUNCAN—ERWIN. Mr. and Mrs. Temple C. Erwin announce the marriage of their daughter Harte Agnes, to Mr. Jasper Thomas Duncan, August Dairiech, Nineteen hundred and seventeen. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan will make their home in Richmond Virginia. In Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear Mother, Jane Jones, who en- tered into rest, February 7, 1913. One by one earth's ties are broken As we see our love decay And the home so fondly cherished Brightens but to pass away I cannot forget my dear Mother Though long may seem the years And often through the lonely hours I have to wipe away the tears. Did I forget my Mother? No, what 'er betide. I shouldered each if her burdens And we walked side by side. Her devoted daughter MARY A. JONES In Memoriam. POSSIBLEN in memory of my dear son, Frank Rossien, who departed this Life, February 4, 1917. Dear is the spot in which he is laid. Sweet is his memory which never will fade. Dear of my life is buried deep. Under the soil where he peacefully sleeps. Dear son, you have left me. Lonegone with a broken heart. Put it was the Lord who called shee so we two had to part. May the rest of your life be well. May the souls of the souls of the faith ful departed Through the mercy of God rest 't peace. His Mother. ROBERTA BOSSIEUX. Entered Into Rest. Mr. Edward F. Pryor after a long suffering died at the home of his father Mr Jesse S. Pryor, Sr., Rio Vista, Va., Monday, February 4th, at 5:30 P.M. He leaves a father, two, sisters, three brothers, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. God has seen fit to take him away from us but we believe our loss is his eternal gain. His funeral was from Quincasin Baptist Church February 7th. 2 P. M. His Father, Sisters, and Brothers Mrs. Lucy Gordon Passes Away Mrs. Lucy D. Gordon, departed this life January 22, 1918 at the home of her son in New York. She was born in Raleigh, N. C., but lived in Richmond for many years. She leaves one son Robert Dunston. She died very happy and was buried Sunday January 27 in New York. Beatrice Dunston, daughter. Robert Dunston, son DR. JONES' WIFE GONE Mrs. Daisy Jones, wife of Dr. R. E. Jones died last Wednesday morning Her funeral will the place today, two P. M. at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. DR. BURRELL DECLINES CALL. Will Labor Here—War Work Within His Scope. Mr. S. C. Burrell, 214 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. My Dear Mr. Burrell—More and more are we finding it necessary to call upon mature men to do the Association work in our army camps; and when we can add to the maturity of years association experience, we are finding that our results are most REV. DR. SCOTT C. BURRELL. gratifying. If you have thought of the matter you may in a degree understand our perplexity as we look forward to the second draft which will take from our ranks a number of the younger men. Contrary to our original plans, we are now calling upon a number of our men in our Association buildings. With your varied association contracts you would be of invaluable service in one of our cantonments. There never was such an opportunity offered a man to serve as in these camps here and overseas. Knowing your burning zeal to save souls and spread the gospel, I am writing hoping that you may see your way clear to place yourself at our disposal for this type of work in our Army Association. With all good wishes and looking forward to an early reply. I am. January 28, 1918. Mr. Robert B. DeFrantz. Secretary National War Council. Of the Y. M. C. A. Washington, D. C. My Dear Brother—Your very importan letter has been in hand for a few days and I have read it and spread it with much care. After a very careful consideration and thinking over the great work which the Lord has permitted me to do among men of this world for which I am thankful to say that I have been right in touch with the men of the world. I still find my opportunity for service is growing right here. Already I am in tack with the many camps and with some of the men on the front. This being my condition I find that I can not accept your very important offer. There is nothing like putting yourself in the hands of God for ser vice. There is a greater hour yet to come for the service of men over this entire world. Now, cat's are coming from every side. I am deeply interest eq in the work of the camps and will visit some very soon according to the invitations. Yours in the service of Our Master, SCOTT C. BURRELL TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS AMERICAN TROOPSHIP TORPEDOED Washington, February 7. — Torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on Tuesday night, the Cuanard Inner Tuscania, bearing 2,179 officers and men of the Thirty-second National Guard Division, lies at the bottom of the North Atlantic ocean, and it is feared that about 2,100 troops were lost. Officials believe that most of the missing have been saved. IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES The National ideal Benefit Society Incorporated Holds series of Public Meetings, much interest manifested. The installation of the officers of the various lodges of Norfolk, Newport News and Richmond, On Monday, January 28, 1918, the Supreme Master let the city for Norfolk where he installed the officers for that District, after a splendid program had been rendered including a masterly address by himself. Tuesday night, January 29th, will be long remembered, the First Baptist Church on Jefferson avenue, was crowded with members and friends, the occasion being Ideal Union installation of Newport News District, a most excellent program was had, the welcome address and response were fine and well delivered to the delight of all present. The address by Supreme Master Honorable A. W. Holmes was most enthusiastically received by the audience. The music by the First Baptist Church choir was rich and rare. The Duet by Mesdames-Missouri A. Scott and Leta Rainey was a gem and brought down the house. The official charge was given to the officers by the Supreme National Lecturer, Mrs. Rosa Thompson, after which the pastor, Rev C. D. Henderson, B. Th., made the closing address which was teeming with good thoughts and advice, and was greatly enjoyed by all present. This meeting was presided over by Mrs. Alice A. Jones, State Deputy in her usual graceful way. A vote of appreciation was tendered District Deputy P. E. Agent, and his associates for the work done in bringing about this great meeting. Suffice it to The Eastern Districts is alive to the spirit of the Society. Tuesday night, January 31, the Ideas of Rohmand were at the New Baptist Church in a great installation service. This meeting was full of interest. District Deputy, T. L. Beverly presided. A very inspiring and enthusiastic address on progress made by Mrs. Resp. Thompson, Supreme National Lecturer, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Remarks were made by Rev. W. T. Johnson and Supreme Master. A. W. Holmes. Much real business was done for the good of the order Rev. T. J. J. Mosby, pastor made the closing remarks in which he highly commended the order for the progress made. A vote of thanks and appreciation was given the Supreme Master for the faithful service rendered in securing the Ideal Home without a single hitch, and leading the order on to success. A QUIET HOME MARRIAGE A beautiful but quiet wedding was solemnized in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wright, 519 W. Catherine Street, the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday eventing, February 6 1918, at 6:30 o'clock, when their daughter, Daisy M. was given away by her father in holy bonds of wedlock to Mr. John R. Johnson. The wedding march was sweetly played by Prof. Chas, M. Bland, and was led by little Miss Irma Page, who was clad in beautiful pink silk with ribbons, socks and shoes to match, and carried a white lily with the wedding ring in it. The groom was led to the altar by his best man, Mr Sylvester C. Harris. The bride followed, leaning on the arm of her father. She was attired in a traveling suit of tan brodcloth, with hat, gloves, bag and boots to match, and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses. Rev. W. H. Stokes officiated. Only the immediate family and a few intimate friends were present, owing to the recent death of the groom's mother. The bride and groom left immediately for Washington, D. C. where they will spend their honeymoon with the bride's sister, Mrs. R. I. Poole. The bride and groom will reside at 519 W. Catherine Street. Mr. Eugene B. Andrews, formerly of Barton Heights, is leaving this week for Portsmouth, where he expects to manage his father's business. He will be always glad to see his old friends. 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NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY, Roanoke, Va., January 26, (91s, Mr, William I Tdhea, Commissioner State Corporation Commission, Tehmond, Virgiiiit. Dear Sir—Purther in top ¥ ty your otter December 20th concerning. re- port of J. Thomas Hewin of discourt gous treatment accorded four colored Faagsoneers on the Lynchburg and MAM May December 16th, Our Investigation develops the fact that a colored passenger was deprived of a seat by action of a representa tive of the Union News Company. Our conductor was responsible for permitting this, in inviolation of rules and he has been disciplined for nex lect of duty. Wo are glad that the matter was called to our attention. Yours truly, A.C. Needtes, Vice-President in Charge ot Operation, February 1, 1918, Hon, Wm. FP. Rhea, Sttte Corporation Commission, State Capito Build ing, City, Dear Sir—1 am in receipt of your communication of the dist. inst. 1 wish to thank you and the other members of the commission for the prompt attention which you gave to the complaint filed by me before your Honorable Body on the 22nd day of December, last. Tam sure that your ruling ang de- cision in this matter will serve a worthy purpose on behalf of those who suffer continuously by such (yeat- ment. Respectfully, J. THOMAS TBWIN, yo w. @ A. NoPES. ‘The audience at the Second Bap: tist Church enjoyed a wonderful ad- dross on “Phe World War" by the Honorable John Mitchell, Jr, ‘The address was given under ‘the auspices of the Y M.G. A, Services will he helg at the build ing Sunday February 10, at 6:20. The general membership meeting Wil be held Monday, February. 11th al 6 PoM. ‘Miss Ruth Mucles will have charge of the team in basket ball, ‘The house committee meets Friday February 15ty" at 6 P.M. Qualification Notice, ichmond, Va., Feb, 5, 1918 Thig is to cortify that the under. signed has qua‘ified in the Chancery Court as executor in the will of Wil Ist Wyatt, deceased, and s desirous that all persons in debt to him ot have bills to present against his s- tate will get in touch with the under signed at 527 N. Second Streot at onee, ‘THOS. M, CRUMP, Executor, Shoomaker Wanted, 7 WANTED—-Two first dass shoomak- ers to go to Norfolk, Va., Good pay to tho right parties, Men preferred who have had osme experience in an Electric Shop. Apply at the Planet Oftico 311 North Fiurtn Street, Mr. Robert B. Porter, of Hunting: ton, W. Va. is visiting his brother, Mr. Lowis Porter, other relatives and strionds. COLORED PEOPLE’S PART: IN THE GREAT WORLD WAI A Vivid Description of the Work of France's Fighters. . Black Soldiers Fighting in the Trenches. Met the Germans at Verdun. Many Distinguished Themselves-»Graphie Account of Great Battle. By W. . Huremnsox. (Copyrighted by J. EB, Bruce.) FRANCE’S COLONIAL SOLDIERS. Resides the native soldiers from French West Africa and the Congo: there are on active service aganst the Germans, natives of Somaliland in Wast Africa, from the great Islang of Madagascar, and from’ Amnam in the far Bast of Asia, THE MALAGASSIRS. Long before the war fhe military aualities of the Malagsy peoples: the Makes, the Sakalaves and the Maras had heen appreciated by so able a commander an administrator as General Gallient Hardy, eapab'e of performing the longest’ marches And sustaining. the greatest , fatigues thanks to the’ sobriety wie main tains thelr physical vigour the first battalion of the Malagy Sharpshoot- ers (Tirailleurs) hag been recogniz- od as a erack regiment and on. the H4th of July 1913, had heen solemnly presented with the Uveolor flag, the sign itd testimony of France's con fidence in their courage and fideli- ty When the war hegan there was no immediato idea of calling upon — the brave: Malagasies for service in Bu: rope. Nevertheless, they were i structed in the use of the pick and shovel, (0 manipulate machine. guns, fo dig trenches, traverses and dug outs and to throw bombs, and were practised In all the methods of | the war, ‘They were trained in sham fights to employ all their instinct of combat and all the agility. of (heir physique, in this war of surprise which so often takes us back to the primitive conditions of hand-to-hand Neshting. SPLENDID SERVICES. ‘Towards the end of 1915 the French Government, moved: thereto by the splendid services of the West African (roops, decided to add a Malagasy contingent to the “Grande Armee.” On the 2nd of October. 1915, Colon! Rrun, Commander of Regiment No. of the — “Tiraillenrs Malgaches,” decided to brigade or regiment with the garrison of Diego-Suarez and Tan anariyo (o form tho contingent. for Buropean service. On the 9th of the same month the brigade was review! ed by the Governor General of the Island on its depasture for France. his first coniingent has) deen Joined by many fellow, countrymen and has enilated the troops from other parts of Africa in courage, in discipline, and ia loyalty to the great country which knows how to. treat all its subjects without distinetion of color or race. Some of the Malagasy units are in the fighting ine, while others are employed al the qepots and on the lines of communication. ‘This latter employment does not always accord With the warlike instincts of an an ‘cient race of fighters One ardent war rior, disgusted at ha'ng told to break petites for the roads, deserted, tne ing his quick firing gun with him and on the morning of the 16th of April apptied to the’ Colonel commanding Rattalion No. —“ to be employed to gether with hig gun.” FIRST CALLED BATTALION Voluntecrs for a battalion for sev ico in France were first callea for in Webruary. 1916. Members of all class vs of soctely,, including sefons of the Annamite Imperial family at once came forward in snffictent num hers to fi up the ranks. Officers were supplied by old Coloniats, whom. long residence had mado thoroughly familiar with the character and ens- toms of the people, wha rapidly in culated the necessary discipline and training. ‘The Annamites, ke their near relation the Japanese are small but full of intev'igence. onorgy, and courage, with remarkable artistic abifity. They have’ been constituted into regular battalions and furnished with tho usual military weapons, and are, therefore, corisidereg to be ‘com: batant units, ready for employment whenever and wherever they may. be required, Up to the present. however, they Have only been employed as auxiliaries in the great industries necessary to supply the enormous de mands of modern warfare, and in the services of supply, more dress be hind the firing tne, In many towns throughout Prance they are employ- ed In factories arsenals and machine shops where the deliexey and adapt abliity of (heir hands make them qex terous ang skilful manipulators. of {he complex machinery of Upodate production. Large numbers are employ ed as draughtsmen in whieh capacity their artistic hent makes them most adapt, ‘They have also hecome skillful mortor-driving. Tn ACbanin and Macedonia along tho roads from Flor ‘na to Monastir these plucky little soldiers can be seen driving the mor torambutances. OTHERS ADDED, ‘The battalion raised in February, 1915. has since heen Joined by two others and today the Annamites alert intelligent, and industrial are to he seen in the enormous depots of the wititary relroad, which have sprung up everywhere Dehind the firing-line tn oading trains and filling lorries and carts with grenades, shells, vic tuais and the endless requirements of modern army. Clothed — in khalet Jackets and puttees, with helmets on tacir heads (or a shell may. reach them, or an enemy aviator may drop hembd) superintended by corporals and sergeants of their own nation: ality, no labor ig too hard or tog difl- cult for their endurance or their skill, and no danger can retard or preven its performance, ‘Thus engaged they are contributing as effectively to France's victory as if (hey were hand ling the deadly rifle or grenade, and France is as grapeful to the Annamite toiling in factory or depot to feed the war" as to any of her soldiers in the fighting ranks, ‘The cheerfulness, industry, and ar tislie tastes of the Annamites are most fully displayed in (heir canton- ments where they have surrounded themselves with everything to keep them mindful of their native country. ‘The ranks inelude many. skilful ar: tists who have adopted the doorways with pagoda-like form and decorated the rooms with sheleases of the famous, 75's pationtly and artistically embosséd or engraved with combats between the Dragon and the Tortoise, symbolical of the powers of the air and of the earth, whose unceasing struggle occuples” so prominent a place in that mythology. WEST INDIANS. In the ranks of the Grand Armeo aro many colored men fiom _ the French West Indian Islands of Mar- {intaue and Gandeloupe, and trom French Guiana on the South Amori- can mainland, ‘These “are French citizens and in that capacity are en- rolleq in the European regiments on a footing of absolute equality with the'r fellow-eitizens born in. Prance. ‘The only difference made is that the colored ‘soldiers are sent into garri- song in Southern Franco or Algeria during the winter. In all other re: spects no distinction is made between them and the white soldiers, LES SENEGALAIS, Of all the troops whieh France has drawn from her various Colonies, it in heyond doubt that the Senegaiais “Les Senegalais,” have most_ struck the popular imagination, and draw the most regard in France, by their union of child-like simplicity with so'dierly qualities and indomitable courage, Once trained. and inireg to Aiscipline, no troops are easter’ to lead. ‘Their discipline and sang-froiq aro as great under fire as on parade, and tho'r devotion to their duty Knows no limit gave death. What has most struck those who have seen them in actual battle has been the spirit of qiseipline which antmates their intrepidity and renders their attacks 80 effective. ‘To sce them carry a position by agsault, then seize and organize it, ix suMletent to salisty the most critical of military observers that they are worthy to incet_ the most terrible, the most slcIiul, and the mest tenacious of enemies. Av THE RAVINE OF LA AUSSIE core, On the evening of the 23rd of Oc. tober, 1916, the Senegalese batt fon arrived In the Verdun sector (o. take part tn the struggle for Fort Dousu: mont. After a long march they. spent the night among the ruins of the vil: huge ef Menry. The night was cold, ang shelberaters and fragments of walls were the only shelter, Roused in the morning by the pale and misty dawn and the bursting shells of the enemy artilery, sti! with cold but eager for the fray, their officers had a trouble to howd in their my. until the (img appointed for their advance, When that time came they marched In lines of squadrons at 25 paces in- terval and 50 distance, in the impee- cablo alignment of a’ gala field-day (Continneg on Bigath Page.) RICHMOND BRANCH NA, ALC, 2. GETS RESULTS. Reiter, ‘The Planet, 7 No doubt it, will surprise many of your readers to know hat for the short Ume since the Rickmond Branch N. AL AL CL 2, bas been organizett we have made ourselves fet in this community, and we are still working for the up itt of our people along all lines. Sometime ago there appeared in the columns of your paper a state ment show'ng the activity of our Rraneh along certain lines, having for its object the betterment of educa tional conditions for colored children in this eity. { was approached by a member of the School Board fast week, who in-- formeq me that the-City School Board had voted to grant a Vacational School for colored children similar to the one now conducted for white ehidren; that the School Board would aso put in ¢he Armstrong High School a Latin Course, f¢r the im: provement of the School, ‘This same member informed me that other mat ters which we had asked at their hands were heing considered by the Board, and that they would, from time to time, reach some decision up ‘on them ‘The Board has also decided to reom mend a school for colored children in that part of the city known as Sid- ney. T desire to let the public know what we have done by a calm and peaceful agitation for those things which affeet us as a people. While do ing, this, T would not be guilty of self ishness, because there are others in the community who have contributed something to bring about these re sults, Mrs. Maggie L. Waiker doserves special mention, because of the com mittee of eitizens whom she organiz- ed and went down to the School Board in support of the same things which the N. A. A. G. P. contended for, You, too, deserve credit because of your editorial wtterances from time to time for the same things which we have been contending for, We are particularly anxious to have all the eitizens in our community intoresteq in the Richmond Braneh N. A. A. GP. because if all unite, there are so many things in the com munity affecting us which, wo could sTemove, if we only united and con tended in an intelligent and upright way, | Tho matter of having colorea prin cipals for the eo'ored schools, T was informeq by this same membor, was under consideration by the Board, but no definite decision has been reached as yet. Rospectfully J. THOMAS HEWIN, Chairman. Executive Board, Rich- mond Branch N. A. A. G. P, HOLMES—CHAPPEL, Mr, and Mrs, Andrew J. Holmes an: hounce the marriage of thelr daugh- ter, Bessie May to Mr. Daniel Chap- bell, by their pastor, Rev, W. IT. Stokes, January 28, 1918. DUNCAN—ERWIN. + Mr. and Mrs, ‘Temple ¢, Erwin an. hounce the marriaxeof their Gaughter Hattie Agnes, to Mr. Jasper ‘Thomas Duncan, “August intieth, Nineteen Tmnared and seventeen. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan wilt make ier home in Richmond Virginia. 8 ‘ In Momortam. In sad but loving remembrance of onr dear Mother, Jane Jones, who en tereq Into rest, February 7, 1912. One by one earth's tes are broken As we see on love decay And the hope so fondly cherished Rrishtens but to pass away. 1 cannot forget my dear Mother “aough lon may seem the years Ard fton tirongh the lonely hours Shave to wipe away the tears. Hid f forget my Mother? No, what ‘er betide, T shouldereg each if her burdens Ang we walked side hy side. Mer devoted daughter. MARY A. JONES. In Memoriam, BOSSILUNX—In — memory of — my dear son, Frank Bossieux, who de- parted this life, February 4, 1917. Dear is the spot in which he is laid, Sweet is his memory which never will fade. Heart of my life Is burieg deep, Under the soq where he peacefully sleeps. Dear von, you have left me Lonesome with a broken heart, But it was the Lord who called thee, So we to hag to part. May the souls of the souls of the faith ful departed Through the merey of God rest in peace. Mis Mother, ROBERTA BOSSIEUX. Entered Into Rest. Mr. Edward WF. Pryor, after a long suffering died at the home of his fath: cr Mr. Jesse S$. Pryor, Sr., Rio Vista, Va. Monday, Wettuary ih, at 5:30 P.M. He eaves a father, two sisters, three brothers, and a host of friends, to mourn their loss. Gol has seon fit to take him away from us. but we helfeve our loss is his eternal gain. Tis funeral was from Quioecasin Baptist Church Feb- rnary 7th, 2 P.M. Nis Father, Sisters, ang Brothers, Mrs. Tatey Gordon Passes Away, Mrs, Lucy D. Gordon, departed this Mfo January 23, 1918 at the home of her son in Now York, She was born in Raleigh, No C., but Hved in Rich-- mond for many years. She leaves one son Robert Dunston, Sho ,died very happy ana was burieg Sunday Jan- wary 27 in New York, Beatrice Dunston, daughter, Robert Dunston, son. DR. JONES' WIFE GONK, ‘Mrs, Daisy Jones, wifo of Dr. R. Jones died last Wednesday morning Mer funeral will tae placo today, two P.M, at the Third Streot Bothol A. M.D, Church. Interment at Wood. land Cemetery. DR. BURRELL DECLINES CALL, Wil Labor Here—War Work Within His Scope. Mr. S. C. Burrell, 214 1, Leigh St, Richmond, Va., My Dear Mr, Burrell—More and moro are wo finding it necessary to call upon mature men to do the Asso: elation work In out army camps; and when we can add to the maturity of years assoclation experience, we are finding that our results are most fay co SE a.) Ba.) a An tte 2 an Oo RR Sa RR RSS Se ian” WUT EN aneaitiy) Pcs a iS eR NI ae NSS aay NUS 8 ISS SS AiG REV. DR. SCOTT CG) BURRELL. gratifying. If yon have thought of the matter you may ina degree wn. derstand our perplexity as we look forward to the second draft which will take from our ranks a mumber ot the younger men. Contrary to our orignal plans, we are now calling upon a number of our men in our Association — bufidings. With your varied association con-- fracts you would be of invaluable ser vice in one of our eantonments, ‘There never was such an opporunt ty offered a man to servé as in these camps here and overseas, Knowing your burning zeal to save souls and spread the gospel, Tam writing hop ing that yon may see your | way clear (o place yourself at our dispos a) for this type of work in. our Army Association. With all good wishes and looking forward to an early repty, T am, Sincerely yours, R. BL DePRANTZ, + January 28, 1918. Mr. Robert B. DeFrantz, Seeretary National War Counoil Of the Y. M. G. A. Washington, D. ¢ My Dear Brother—Your very import- ant letter his heen in hang for a few days and 1 have read it and reread it with much care, After » very care ful consideration and thinking over the great work which the Lord has permitted me to go among men of this world for whieh T am thankful to say that T have been right in touch with the men of the world, T still find my opportunity for service is growing right here, Already I am in tack with the many camps and with some of the men on the front. This being my condition T find that 1 can not accept your very important offer. ‘There is nothing like putting yourself in the hands of God for ser viee, There is a greater hour yet to come for the service of men over this entire world. Now, cal's are coming from every side. I am deeply interest eq in the work of the eamps and will visit some very soon according to the invitations. ‘ Yours in the service of Our Maater, SOOTT GC. BURRELL. PRICE, FIVE CENTS re Washington, February. 7.—Torpe- doed and sunk by a German submee rino on Tuesday night, the Cunard liner Tuscanla, bearing '2,179 officers and men of thé Thirty-second Nation: al Guard Division, Hes at the hottom of the North Atlantic ocean, and it {s feared that about 210 troopers Were lost. Offleials beliove that most of the missing have been saved, IDEAL socunTY NoTKS. ‘The National Ideal Benefit Society Mcorporated Molds series of Public Meetings, much interest manifested, ‘Tho installation of the officers of {he variot : lodges of Norfolk, Nowport Nows ang Richmond, On Monday, Jan wary 28, 1918, the Supreme Master left the city for Norfotk where he install eq the officers for that District, after a splendid program had been render ed Inchiding a masterly address by himself. + ‘Tuesday night, January 2907, will bo long remembered, the Wrst) Bap: list Chureh on Jefferson avenue, was crowded with members and friends, the ‘occasion being Teal “Union in stallation of Newport News District: ft most excellent program was had, the welcome address and response were fine and well delivered to the de ght of all present. ‘The address by Supreme Master Honorable A.W. Holmes was most lenPhustasticdpty received by the audfence. ‘Tho musle by the First Baptist Church chotr was rich" and rare "Phe Duet by Mesdam- es Missourian A, Scott and Lelia Rain- ey was a gemfand brought down the honse. ‘The official charge was given {o the officers by the Supreme Nat tonal Lecturer, Mrs. Rosa ‘Mompson, after’ whieh the pastor, Rev. C.D: Henderson. B. ‘Th, made the closing uldress whieh was teeming — with Koo thoughts and advies, and was zreaily enayed by all present. ‘This meeting was presided over hy Mrs, Mico A. Jones, State Deputy in her usu! graceful way, A vote of appre ation was tendered Distriet Deputy VW. Agent. and his associates for the work done In bringing ahont this great meoting, Suffice ft to The Bas fern Districts is alive to the spirit of the Society, | Miursday night. January 81, the Meals of Richmond were at the New Baptist Church in a great installa. tion service. ‘This meeting was full of interest. District Deputy, ‘TL. Rever'y presid ed. A very inspiring and enthnsias- tie address on progress made by Mrs, Rosa ‘Thompson, Supreme National Lecturer, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Remarks were made by Rev. W. ‘Tt. Johnson ang Supreme Master, A. W. Holmes, Much reat Insiness was done for the good of the order, Rev. ‘T. J. J. Mosby, pastor made the closing remarks in which he highly commendeg the order for the progress made. A vote of thanks and appreciation was given the Su-- Preme Master for the faithful service rendereg in securing the Ideal Tome without a single hiteh, and leading the order on to. access, A QUINT HOME MARRIAGE. A beautiful but quiet wedding was solemnized in the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. 'T, Wright, 619 W. Cathorine Street, the home of the bride's parents, on Wednesday eventing, February 6, 1918, at 6:30 o'clock, when thelr daughter, Dalsy M., wag given away by her father in holy bonds of wed- lock to Mr. John T, Johnson, ‘Me wedding march wag sweetly playeg hy Prof. Chas. M. Bland, and was. ted by little Miss Irma Pago, who was clad in beautiful pink silk with rib. Long, socks and shoes to mateh, and carried a white Illy with the’ wed- ding ring in it, ‘The groom was ted to the altar by his best man, Mr. Syivester C. Harris. ‘The bride fol: lowed, leaning on the arm of ‘her father, She was attired in a travel- ing suit of tan broadcloth, with hat, gloves, bag and boots to match, and carried a bouquet of white — bridal roses, Rev. W. If, Stokes officiated. Only the immediate fami'y and a few Intimate friends were present, owing to the recent death of the groom's mother. ‘The bride and groom left immediately for Washington, D. ., where they will spend their honey: moon with the brido’s sister, Mrs, I. H. Poole. ‘The bride and groom will reside at 519 W. Catherine Street, —Mr. Fugeno B, Andrgwes, formerly of Barton Weights, fs leaving thie weok for Portsmouth, whore he ex- pects to manage his father's business. Ho will be always glad to see his ola friends, AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Sidney Wooilward Gives Second Song Recital —Wamous Nexto ‘Tenor Ap. pears in Fine Repotoire of Well Selected Sons Dr, Robert i, Mo- ton to Speak Here ‘Thursday Even. ing -RL FL Epps ‘Tells of Conven- tion in North Cavotina Reeently— Nathan Mint to Visit Camp Upton Tuskegee Secretary (@ Stuy Con- Aitions “at Negro” Cantonment Miss Nannie Burroughs Coming. (Allen’s National News Bureau.) New York City, January 27.-- Sidney Woodward, the famous Negro tener, and director of the vocal music at the music school settlement, and who, ever since he Was heard at the World's Fair in Chicago in £893, has been hajled as the foremost Negro songster, gave his second annul re- cital at the setdement last Thursday evening, ‘The event proved to be an unusual fine musical event, ang the singer showed up to fine and distinct advantage which easily places him at the head of the vocalists of the race. ‘Phe program included a fine reporoire of carefully — selected — sentimental, classical, and folk songs, all well suited to the singer's voice, and which showed a fine range of voice power. “Mr, Woodward offered selec tions from Handel, Cowen, Hume Verdi, Coucho's, and well known Ne sro composers like Burleigh, ‘Taylor, and Johnson, ‘The fine shading ang distinction which he showed in exch made him lo appear to be a diserimt nating singer that gives him a fine pace in the musical life of America Uis voice still retains that remark: able clearness and sweetness and enun elation from whieh he built up his reputation, His voice indicated feo! ing and sympathy, — Woodward ha: long been one of the most foreefu personalities in the musical life o! the race and although in his 54th year his voice ig under perfect con. trol, He has been carefully trained for his life's work and, he is a fine inspiration (9 those aspiring for 4g place in the musical life of the race He fs known both in America ant abroad, ang before coming here he was in charge of the musical depart. ment of Atlanta University, Te wa: assisted by hig little daughter, Carita nine yours of age, his wife, Mrs. Woodward, Hall Johnson, a violinist and Prof. Clapman, who came here recently from Berlin and both teach ers at the settlement. ‘The recital of Mr. Woodward is nov being Cooked upon as an annual event of the musical life of this elty. DR. MOTON TO SPEAK HERE, Dr, Robert. R. Moton, the principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and one ot the foremost figures in the education al life of America, will spauk in thls city at a large mass meeting to bi held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church on Thursday evening. His coming is being watched with more than ordinary interest, for his visit here usually has a deep significance. Dr. Moton’ will discuss the enue underlying the ‘arge exodus of col ore people to the North, and it is believed that he will throw some in- teresting light on the subject. He is well-known in the metropolis where he has appeared on so many oc easions in the interest of Hampton Institute, and with the late Booker ‘T Washington, of whom he was sueh a close friend and admirer, Your correspondent will give a full report of the meeting and wil! inter- view Dr, Moton relative to some phases of the race’s question, It was while Dr. Moton wag at Hampton as commandant of Cadets that he came to the fore as an edu- eator of unusnal powers. His influ- ence extended far heyond the school and into the rural sections of the State. RF. EPPS PROMINENT IN MASONIC CIRCLES RI Epps, who is prominent in Masonite circles throughout (he coun: try, attended the recent convention of the order which was held at Salis- bury, N. C., and saiq to your corre- spondent that the convention was onc of the most epoch-making in the his: tory of that body. ‘The convention was held for two days, and quring that timo some of the most vital mat- ters confronting the order were dis- cussed, Some of the matters dis cussed were the care of orphans and widows, rural education, and Y. M. ©. A. work as it related fo the Negro in the South, There were severa’ hundred dele: Rates present, and among the noted figures at the convention were Dr. R. B. MeCrary, Col, J. H, Young, and Bishop J. W. Hoos, who was the first grand otganizer of the order for the State of North Carolina. Mr. Epps returns to the city full of enthusiasm of the work that the lodge is doing throughout the country. He is well known in literary circles in this city and is a member of the Bethel A. M. 1, Chureh, NATHAN HUNT 'TO VISIT. CAMP UPTON i Be Nathan Hunt, who for many years was ong of the trusted secretaries of the Inte Rooker 'T. Washington, and who Ig still a member of tho execl- tivo staff kt Tuskegee, is to vflstt Camp Upton during his visit to tho city, ang will make a study as re- lates to the conditions of the young coored men there. He wilt make a close observation of the conditions surrounling the sinitary and moral life of (he inen, and will make a re. port to Secretary Scott, who is now associated with “Secretary of War ‘Baker, Mr. Mune is one of the finest types of young Negro manhood, and fs sald Lo be an executive second only to Mr, Scott, Next to Mr. Scott, he best understood the late Booker 't. Washington, and often traveled with him on may of his tone educational Journeys, “Your correspondent will try to Ket the impressions to Camp Upton and report them through. this bureau, He accompanied Dr.” Moton here. MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS COMING Miss Nannie Burroughs, the prest- dent of ‘he National ‘Training School, at Washington! and one of the fore most women of Ameri¢a ig scheduled to speak inthis city ‘Sunday. atter- hoon, Pebruary 10, at a large mass meoting to be held under the au- kpices of "Phe Natlonal Association for (he Advancement of Colored Deo- ple. ‘The coming of Miss Buroriyglis is being watched with keen interest heeause she has long been regarded as one of the potent forces in the uplift of the race today. She is well known in educational eitcles ang will bring a fine message when she comes, Others who will speak will be. Dr. John UH. Moimes, Dr, George Frazier Miller and Rov. EB. N. Daniels. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Y MG. A. NOTES. Pobruary 1, 1918, Last Priday night was a great hour with the Women's Auxiliary. of the Yo M,C. A, ‘The contest. rally for the piano was a success and the blues and reds are still working against one another, Everybody is asked. tc help in this effort, ‘The conference around the firesi ke ‘ast Friday night was extremely nelp Tul. Kyery boy and man was in his place last Sunday, and a great work was done. ‘The workers were ont and held a special meeting C30 A, ML) at the Y. M,C. A. AL 10-A. M. the women of the pent tentiary were happy over the interes! which Was taken in them, ‘The meet ing was a Kooq one. Committeeman dames Dunn con ducted the meetings for the Inmates of the city home (0A, Mand i was a profitable hour. AL 10 A.M, Committeeman D. 'T Young visited the city jail and mued BO0q Wag accomplished, Committeeman George Howell con ducted the meeting for the boys ( P.M) atthe Y.oM.C. A. building and they were a live bunch, Mother: we thank you, AU 3:30 PLM. at the Ebenezer Bap Ust Church, the great evangelisti meetings closed with a very. timel address by Rey, CC. Gilt, “Subject: “The Senselessiess ‘of Sin” ‘Thi, went right to the soul, Another may was found ont of Christ. Richmone ang Heririco Glee Club sang song that were in Keeping with the how under the direction of Prof. James D Scott, We are glaq to add this cul to our staf of workers, The Y. M. ©. A. Night School i doing some special work for the com munity. Come and bring your frien for this is your opportunity } Come to the ¥. M. CA. today ( P.M.) to hear Dr. W. II, Stokes ox plain the Sunday School lesson, Men, be on time Stnday ready fo hard work and the ether man, Come to the meeting for the work ers (9:20 A.M.) at the Y. M,C. A. Mothers, senq your boys “to th meeting (4 P.M.) at the Y. M,C. A Rev. W. B. Ball has been Invited t« speak (o the men Sunday (8:30 P.M. at the Y.M. CG. AL Live musie, Com and bring the other man. Every home is invited to have spe cial prayers for the ¥. M. GA. PULTON NOTES. PUP sy, Mt Calvary Baptist. Church was packed to overflow January 27, all eager to hear the address of Hon John Mitchell, Jr, In choice words, Rov. W. BE. Trown introduced the speaker. Baitor Mitchell wag some- swhat handicapped when he arose to speak, as ne had been asked to speak on Thrift.’ but the ery was “War,” so he changed his subject to “War” to please his hearers, Te swayed his listeners at will. He was so cloquent and explicit that the most_flliterate could grasp every thought. Hg really excelleg himself, On the restram: Rey, Wm, Harris, who read the scriptures; Rev. W. T Rrown offered prayer; Mr, W. H. Wil: lis conducted the speaker to the ros trum, while the audience stood and sang “AN Hail the’ Power of Jesus! Name. Solo, Miss Blizabeth ‘Taylor; also Mr. Josepli Yates; Master John Rrooks recited “Whe Negro Is Getting ‘Tired;” paper by Mr, Jeter was ex- cellent. ‘Mo officers were insta‘leg by Mr. 1 1, Lightner, Benediction by Rev, W. 1. Campbell. People thronged the chureh from every section, Gol, R. C.Mitehell ang Miss M, 1. Chiles were present, Mrs, Maria 1, Meming, 1244 Denny Street, is suffering with’ two frac- tured ribs, sustained by falling on the ice. Mrs. Annie M. Whiting Brown {s improving. Mr. G. Walter Whiting visited his father last week, enroute to Camp Jackson, Columbia, 8. C., having been transferred from Camp Tee, Our sick are too numerous to men- tion. Mrs. Charlotte Watkins, 1111 Denny Street, is confined to her home, suffer- ing from a fall. Dr. J. 0, Dawson is the attending physician, ’ | Mr. Jas. Green, State Street, fs im- proving under treatment of Dr, 6. Joiverson, ‘he following Fulton pupils are on the list of promoted pupils of George Mason School, Rey J. A. Bowler 7-B Grade—passed examination: — Lille Carter, Alborta Ellis, Roga Plummer, Zobedeo Henderson, Gertrude Dan- aridge, aa EE AHMOND PLANE, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Mrs. John Bosher tells | a of experience that | covers 20 years. 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John Mitchell, Jr., President D. |. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bidg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, G10 N. First §t—Shop in Rear. Phoue, Randolph 210 Speclal Attention Pald to the Taking of Contracts fer Butlding of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A xpectalty, 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! 2 CENTS PROM 15 BOYS LEAVES 13 CENTS WORTH OF CANDY, ‘There were about fifteen boys in the class and the teacher had held forth for about twenty minutes on the Biblical topic of the day. Now this partieular teacher is always anx- ious about two things. First, he wanted to instill in the minds of the youth of our race a true conception of the Supreme Being and H's rela- tion to life here and hereafter. Se- cond, he is always anxious to make 4 g004 financial showing for his class, ‘This particular ‘brand of Amer‘can youth that was represented in that class also had two hobbies, First, they liked to pay Httle attention to 1% FEMALE EMBALMER MADAME LUCIE, CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro wo- man in the State of Virginia—hold- ing a State license to practice Kmbalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States cmbalming and conducting funerals, She ranks with the best in her profession, She is prominent in fraternal or- ganizations, namely, Courts of Ca- lanthe, 1. O. of St. Luke, LO. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethle- hem and Tdeal Benetit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. QgyrReliable service at Moderate Rates. Once sod TP Street, Phone, Mae 4337 fersiue nce fog St James dt. Mavtisen o619 HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED av 17 2 NORTH 18th se. Phone, Mad. 3935. We mako and repair anything in Harness lino, Suitcases, Loathor Bage Automobile Cushions, ote. Wo carry 8 full line of Harness, Whips, Robes, Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harnoss Dressing, Salves, Nets, Olls, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, ete. Wo make Speclalty of Hand-nado Harness, Our motto Is to SATISFY YOU. Your Patronage will be appreciated, Stop in and let us serve you. Ail work &unranteed. S.C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND | —ROOM MOULDING] WARRPROOM 8 RAST PEDEPAL srRowy. ‘ RICHMOND, get vinaweiay the teacher and more attention t each other: Second, they liked invest tho'r pennies in something that seemed more tangible than class col lections. ‘The candy from the stor down tho corner has a sweeter tasti on Sundays. At the completion. o| class work last Sunday this toacho’ passed around for the collection fron] these fifteen youths. At the com| pletion of his rounds ho saw ont: two conts, and this was the sui total of the offering from this crows of boys. ‘Tho teacher was chagrine| but he did‘not show it. He simpl| asked in a kindly tone, ‘Broke, boys The answer camo at once, “No, Bij BUT BADLY BENT!” ® --- THE CAVE CAMOUFLAGE—DECEPTIVE ART OF THE FRENCH. The top of the road is stretched with wire and covered with greenery. The sides are likewise treated. From a height of a few hundred feet it is next to impossible to distinguish the nature of the object. THE FIGHT FOR THE FORTRESS OF MIDDLE EAST FRENCH ENGINEERS UNDER MACHINE GUN FIRE. These men are dashing forward to new tasks over a pontoon bridge just completed by them in the Chenin Des Dames sector. The men who can be seen near the right center have already fallen wounded. Y M. C. A. NOTES. February 8, 1918. Last Friday night the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. held a very important meeting. The fight is still on with the blues and reds, the women are planning with the assistance of friends to pay off the last payment on the piano. After this effort they have more work before them. The explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes was a live hour and all were happy. The storm did not stop the interest. Every boy and man was in his place for service last Sunday and it was heart to heart day. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Buflding the workers held a special meeting. The boys were a happy bunch 4 P. M., in the Y. M. C. A. building as they gathered around the firestick to listen to Committeeman George Howell who gave them a very timely address. Drinking and smoking. The very best of attention was given. Mothers we thank you. The committee found much work to be done in the penitentiary, city jail and city home 10 A. M. 5:30 P. M. the men came out to hear a specia' address by Rev. W. B. Ball, who spoke from his soul. Subject: The Fatherhood of God and The Brotherhood of man. Mr. C. M. Taylor sang a song that went right to the heart accompanied by Prof. Venable Lewis. Come to the Y. M. C. A. Building today 5 P. M. to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Bring a friend. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the work ers 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Director B. L. Allen will meet the boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers send your boy. A good time. Come boys. 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. build an open meeting for men. Cohen and be active. Songs from Washing ton, D. C. Bring the other man. Do not forget the Y. M. C. A. by the way of special prayer. NATIONAL SOLDIERS COMFORT COMMITTEE. Washington, D. C., February 4.—The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, with headquarters in this city, has been incorporated under the laws of Congress. Its incorporation permits it to contribute to any and all worthy charities and charity organizations as well as for the relief of the needy dependents of Colored Soldiers. SAVE THE PLANET COUPONS --- NURSE SKILLFUL FRENCH NURSES. Poilu, severely wounded on the battlefront, escapes with his life only to face feminine dangers. ```markdown ``` TRAINING THE UNITED STATES ARMY. Photo shows U.S. troops leaving their training trenches for a long hike through the country to harden them. Several hundred thousand are now in perfect shape to meet the proposed German drive. THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGINIA DINWIDDIE Normal & Industrial School Dinwiddie, Virginia Fall Term Opens October COURSES OF STUDY---Grammar School, N. Stonography, Music, Domestic Science, Sewing, B. Stock Raising, Blacksmithing, Agri- GRADUATES Get State Certificates to Teach With Fine Table Board, Comfortable Room Faculty Unsurpassed, Thorough Good Discipline. Board and Room f $9 per Month For Further Information. A Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. Opens October 3, 1917 STUDY—Grammar School, Normal and Industrial Domestic Science, Sewing, Poultry Kaising, Pig and Raising, Blackamithing, Agriculture Date Certificates to Teach Without Further Examination d, Comfortable Rooms, Healthy Section Insurpassed, Thorough Training, e. 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 Fall Term Opens October 3, 1917 COURSES OF STUDY...Grammar School, Normal and Industrial Stonography, Music, Domestic Science, Sewing, Poultry Kaising, Pig 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 Further Information. Address Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. B., Dinwiddie, Va. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO CURE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE. 220 W. Broad. Richmond If so, call and 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 host and leading ones, in the United States and Europe, have test durable healers of all complains in the barks, gum, balsams, leaves, seed, be cines. They have cured thousands tha physicians in America and Europe ha no cure for them. My Medicines cure blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Pli Throat, Dyspepata, Indigestion, Com Paing and Aches of any kind, Colds, Itching Sensation, Female Complain buncles, Bolls, Cancer in its worst for ment. Eczema, Pimples on face and Disease of Kidneys. Medicines cure or your money refunded. Medi ticulars, send or call on L. J. HAYD Day Phone, Ran. 4903 VALLEY BURG FUNERAL DIRECTOR Spacious Rooms for Me Office and 700 N. 17TH STREET, Thos. D. Rodgers, Pros.; W. A. Prif I. D. PRICE, 212 FUNERAL DIRECTOR LIVER All orders promptly filled at the ephone. Halls rented for me. Plenty of room with all necesse or Band Wagons for hire at the first-class Carriages, Buggies, fine funer Open All Day and Nig 'PHONE, MAD. 577 (Residence PHOTOS—We Offer you the Late More Moderate Figure than you Attention Paid to Children to Quote You Prices o View ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM GEORGE O. BRO 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 curd thousands that the most skillful and best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die and guld 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, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Palms and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Diseases, All Itching Seasions, Female Complaints, LaGrippo, 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 wom- plants in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, leaves, seed, berries, flowers and plants in my medi- dation thousands that the most skillful and best hospital and Europe have given up to die and said there was Medicines cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Digestive, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, My digest, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Diseases, all male Complaints, LaGrippo, Pneumonia, Ulcer, Car- in its worst form without the use of knife or instru- sion on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's My Medicines cure any disease, no matter what na- refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full par- ment 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 Pres.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Manager ICE, 212 EAST LEIGH STREET DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN plefully filled at short notice by telegraph or tel- rented for meetings and nice entertainments. with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic is for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but ages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. MAD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. ```markdown ``` FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainment. Office and Warerooms 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thos. D. Rodgera, Pros.; W. A. Price, Trona.; Nathaniel Roy, Manager A. D. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN 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) For you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special gift to Children. We will Also be Pleased to You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY O. BROWN, Photographer BUND STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Law and Equity 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 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of January, 1918. HERBERT MAYO.... Plaintiff, against ALMA MAYO.... Defendant. IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, upon the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that the said Alma Mayo, defendant, do appear within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. A Copy,— Teste;—LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. 9. I desire to know the whoronhoubits of Alfred Jackson. He loft this city (Danville) . October, . 1914. When last heard of he was in Emerson, Ga. He was about five and one-half feet high, of a light complexion, mixed gray hair and about forty-five years old and had a fair education. Any information, please notify W. W. TURNBUR, 240 Broad street, Ext. A Physician who desires a good field will find it by going to Orange. Va. Write Dr. I. A. Jackson, Box 145, Orange, Va. --- J. B. H. DO YOU KNOW HIM A Job for a Physician PHONE RANDOLPH 3027 DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? 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, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. 9. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 11th day of December, 1917. PATRICIA HARRIS,.....Plaintiff, against FRED HARRIS,.....Defendant. In Chancery. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bonds of magnanimity upon the ground of des- sertion. And an amdavit 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 p location of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his inter- est herein. A Copy,— Tease:—LUTHER LIEBY, Clerk J. HENRL CRUTCHINEL, p. Build Up Your Bank Account Take time by the forelock. Don't be satisfied with a small balance in bank. Deposit every dollar that you don't require for your actual needs. Money is safer in the bank than in your pocket or in your home. You'll be more loath to draw a check than spend the cash. See us about an account. We do all kinds of banking. 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. 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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? SAVINGS BANK WRITE OR VISIT US AW NORTHWEST CORNER. WALTER T. DAVIS, CA RAILROAD Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. R. To and from Washington and beyond—Daily Leave Richmond * 4.00 AM * 6.00 AM * 6.15 AM * 7.05 AM * 8.25 AM * 8.40 AM Arrive Richmond * 8.00 AM * 12.55 PM * 2.50 PM * 6.00 PM * 9.05 PM * 9.55 PM Richmond-Washington Local, Iv. $1.15 PM. Richmond-Washington Local, Ar. $1.45 AM. daily, Fredericksen, Ar. $1.15 PM. Ar. $1.15 AM, Ashland Accom. week daily, Fredericksen, Ar. $1.15 PM. Ar. $1.15 AM, Ashland Accom. week daily, Fredericksen, Ar. $1.15 PM. **E** Blake tie, and baggage office not open for this train. **Y** Byrd St, Stn. (stopping at Ebla). **E** Bla St. NORFOLK & WESTERN ONLY ALL-RAIL LIN., TO NORFOLK Leaved Byrd Street Station, Richmond FOOLK NORFOLK, "0:15 A. M., "0:80 A. M., "3:09 F. M., "4:00 P. M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST—*$21.80* M. LOOK at A. M. *$21.80* M. P. *$21.80* M. FOR LOUISVILLE A. M. *$21.80* M. P. *$21.80* M. LOOK at CHEVY A. M. *$21.80* M. P. *$21.80* M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk—*$11.40* A. M. *$6.35* P. M. *$9.00* P. M. *$11.30* P. M. Frowe West—*$15.15* A. M. *$8.78* A. M. *$21.80* P. M. Daily—*$15.15* A. M. *$8.78* A. M. *$21.80* P. M. Daily—*$15.15* Daily except SUNDAY, ShunDAY only W. R. BEVIL, W. SUNDAY, SUNDAY only P. T. M., Ronnoke, G. P. A., Rosanoke ATLANTIC COAST LINE. THE STANDARD RAILROAD ON 08 30 1916 (Effective January 8, 1916) Train leave Richmond Daily: For Florida and South: 8:14 a. M P. M., 10:14 a. M, 12:50 a. M For Norfolk: 6:16 a. M, 10:40 a. M P. M., 4:00 p. M., *4:10 p. M For N. & W. Ry., West: 8:12 a. M, 8:30 p. M, 9:25 p. M. Petersburg, 12:50 A. M., 6:10 A. M. 8:10 A. M., 6:10 A. M. 4:00 P. M., *4:10 P. M., 6:10 P. M. P. M., 9:25 P. M., 11:56 P. W. For Hopewell, 6:14 A. M., *4:18 P. M. P. M., 9:15 P. M. Mina arrive Richmond daily: 6:10 A. M., 6:10 A. M. 11:40 A. M., *2:10 P. M., *2:18 P. M. 6:38 P. M., 7:45 P. M., 9:50 P. W. Accept Sunday. Time of arrival and departure not closed and guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTHERN (N. B.—Following schedule figures published on information and not guaranteed). 5:80 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:00 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:30 A. M. —Daily —Limited —For all pofta South. Fullman buffet parlor car. South. Pullman buffet parlor car. 8:00: P. M.—Daily—Imited. Chance Bouth. Buffalo Joint. In-state late- ate store 6:09 P. M.—Daily—For Baville. Atlanta & Mimingham with Pullman observation already. 11:16 P. M.—Daily—Imited. For all pots Bouth. Pullman ready 9:09 P. M. 4:15 M. — Dally—Local to West Point. 5:10 P. I. M. — Dally—except Monday. For West Point and Baltimore. No Stop. 7:55 A. M. — Dally—Local to West Point. M. I. M. — Dally—Local to RICONDGAM From the South: 7:00 M. I. M. A. M. 3:50 P. M. and 8:30 P. M., daily; 8:40 A. M. except Sunday. From Point: 4:10 A. M. M. 6:15 P. M. daily and 3:15 A. M. — Steamer train from Baltimore, daily except Monday. M. I. M. Main Street DENT, D. P. A. 007 East Main Street Phone Madison 0775 28 North Seventh Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. *8:38 a., *12 m., *4 b. Newport News Local, *8:38 a., *12 m., *4 b. Trains arrive from Norfolk, 911 a., *12 m., *4 b. *8:30 p. Newport News, *9:38 a., *8:30 p. From West, *8:10 a., *8:25 p., *9:38 a., *8:30 p. From Charlestowville, only from Charlestowville except Sunday from Thames, *8:38 a., *12 m. Jafre River, *8:38 a., *12 m. SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY GO VEHICLE Southbound trains scheduled to leave Kiskimin, daily with A. M., local to Fort William, 930 sleepsers and coaches to Jacksonville, Ala. Birmingham; 8:55 P. M., through coaches a sleepsers to Jacksonville; 11:50 P. M., Flat Lakehead; 8:55 P. M., sleepsers to Atlanta, M. mingham, Jacksonville, Tampa and coaches Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive Richmond daily; 6:12 A. M., 7:03 A. M., A. M., local; 8:56 A. M., 8:57 A. M. YORK RIVER LINE --- that there are several hundred Negroes working in the same trade. In this city, but his organization does not encourage them to organize and will admit one of them only when he can prove his ability in his work—a technical excuse for exclusion. This official was a man who was born in the South; he believed in the inferiority of the Negro, deplored the absence of a Jim Crow system, and was greatly prejudiced. Another official of an even more powerful trade union was greatly as astonished when he learned that there are white people who take an interest in the Negro question. He absolutely refused to give any information and did not sink. It was worth while to answer such questions, although he admitted that his union had no colorful people and would never accept them. There are, however several hundred Negroes working at this trade in the city. Wh'te members related numerous incidents of white unionists leaving a job when a colored man an peared. Several other unions visited had no Negroes in the union a though there were some local colored people in their respective trades. This is a statement of the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. He says: The typical attitude of the complacent trade unionist is illustrated by a letter which was written by a very prominent local labor leader, a member of the Alliance for Labor and Demo-crazy in answer to certain questions asked him. This official refused to state anything orally and asked that the questions be put to him in writing. His answers, we may presume, have been carefully worded after considerable contemplation of the problem. The letter begins: "While I do not wish to appear evasive, I do not think some of the questions should have been asked me at this time." Questions and answers follow: Q. Number of white members in the Union? A. Our Union has had a growth of one hundred percent in the past six months in the Pittsburgh district. Q. Number of colored people in the Union? A. None. Q. Has there been an increase in the colored labor in your trade with in the last year? If so, state approxi mately the proportion. A. Yes, estimates can be made only by the employer as we do not control all shops. Q. Has there been an increase in the colored union membership with in the last year or two? A. Yes statistics can be gotten from Mr. Frank Morrison, Secretary American Federation of Labor, Wash ing ton, D. C. Q. What efforts does your Union make to organize the colored people in your trade? A. Same effort as all others, as the A. F. of L. does not bar any work er on account of race or creed. Q. Has any colored person applied for membership in your Union with in the last year? A. Yes. Q. Have the colored people in your trade asked for a separate charter? A. Not that I know of. Q. Do you personally know of any complaint by a person of color against your Union as regards to race d'scrimination? A. Yes. The official admits that there are colored workers in his trade, that some have applied for membership, and that there have been complaints of race discrimination. His statement concerning efforts to organize Negro laborers would seem to have he meaning in view of his assertion that the growth of white membership during the past year was one hundred percent, while that of Negro member ship was zero This is an interesting contribution to the history of conditions in the North, where race prejudice is presumed to be practically unknown. A colored person who goes North will find the same kind of embarrassing conditions that this same colored person will find South. The northerner is worse than the southerner in a way. You can tell a Southerner's attitude towards you a mile out, so to speak, but with the northerner, you cannot tell it until you are actually confronted by a condition of affairs that is almost heart-breaking to a sensitive individual. Dr. Epstein says: It may however, be interesting to note that a man who joined this Union about the time this letter was written, said the President of the Union gave him the following pledge: "I pledge that I wit, not introduce for membership into this Union any one but a sober industrious, WHITE person." Very often union officials are apt to point to their constitutions which guarantee that no color line be established, and say that the colored people make little effort to or ganze and that they are really not trying to get into the Union. "Why don't the Negroes organize locals of their own?" they ask. The assertion that colored people are making little effort to become organized is undoubtedly true, for it may be presumed that if they had continuously insistently and in sufficient numbers knocked at the doors of the trade Unions the barriers would have been unable to withstand the strain and would have opened to them. But unfortunately the attitude of the trade unions developed among the Negroes a feeling of hopelessness which is detrimental to both the Negroes and the labor movement. "What's the use?" is the reply usually given by skilled colored workers when asked why they do not join the unions. They know well enough that they will not be admitted and that even if they were accepted they could never hope to secure a job from the Union. This spirit goes even further and is fraught with the most imminent danger. A very intelligent colored labor official said, that there is developing among many Negroes the feeling that the most laudable action is to do anything which will harm or break the FOUR Pabststreet party crowd by John Wilson, Jr. at 51 N. 5th Street, Hallandale, Florida PUBLIC LIBRARY STUDY by John Wilson, Jr. of 511 N. 9th Street, Houston, Texas All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Letters to the Post Office at Richmond Vancouver in preceding matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918. "THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN PTTTSHURGH." Dr. Abraham Epstein's interesting account of his investigations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is attracting attention all over this country as indicative of conditions in other sections of the North, where colored people rushed pell-mell to fill the places of the foreigners who had gone $ t_0 $ the other side. That this migration was in a way, "heaven ordained," no one acquainted with economics and history will question. That it will result in benefit to colored people in the North and to the total enfrain chisement of colored folks in the South is a self-evident proposition. That it is wise for those of us who are here to remain here and for many who are in the North to remain there is too true $ t_0 $ awaken apprehension or to cause discussion. We only hope that those who are unable to live happily under the rigorous conditions; will return to the land of their birth, rather than remain in the home of their adoption. Southern white men are already modifying existing conditions and making more agreeable for residence this former kingdom of the slave owner. Mr. Epstein says: The generalization cannot also be made that the colored people are difficult to organize for from our survey we have found only one Union, the Waiter's Local, that has made any attempt to organize the colored people, and was unsuccessful. The official of this Union explains it because the colored waiters "are more timid, listen to their bosses, and also have a kind of dstruct of the white Unions." The same official also admitted that while he himself would have no objection to working with colored people the rabbs and file of his Union would not work on the same floor with a co cured waiter. None of the other Unions made any effort to organize the colored workers in their respective trades, and they cannot therefore complain of the difficulty of organizing the Negroes. In the two trade organizations which admit Negroes to membership the colored man has proved to be as good a unionist as his white fellows. A single local of the Hod Carriers Union, a strong labor organization, has over four hundred Negroes among its six hundred members, and has proved how easy it is to organize oven the new migrants by enlisting over one hundred and fifty southern hod carriers within the past year. And again: The other Union which admits Negroes—The Hoisting Engineers' Union, has a number of colored people in its ranks. Several of these are charter-members and a number have been connected with the organization for a considerable time. Judging from the strength of these Unions—the only ones in the city which have a considerable number of blacks amongst them—the Negroes have proved as good Union men as the whites. If the Pittsburgh trade organizations are typical of the present national trade union movement it would appear that there is little hope for the Negroes. If the present policy of the American labor movement continues the Negroes can depend but little upon this great liberating force for their advancement. A few facts dis closed in our canvas of the trade unions in Pittsburgh will bear out our statements. This has always been so. Col'o'd men can find no sympathy or support in the white labor unions. They recognize them only as a means of making less the liability of black "soab labor" filling their places. They cajole him in the front and curse him when his back is turned, although they should know that the black millions in this country hold the key to the labor situation. No better union members in this world today exist than the colored men who have espoused the cause of union labor. He continues: An official of a very powerful Union which has a membership of nearly five thousand said that it had about five colored members. He admitted THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the trade, stating also that they can do as good a job as any other union man. Each one of these claims to have made from $25 to $30 a week in the South by contracting. The official in the office of the Union whom they approached to ask for membership unceremoniously told them that it would take no colored men into membership. The result was that one of these men was fortunate enough to find work in his own line in a non-union shop, receiving twenty dollars per week for eight and one-half hours as compared with $5.50 for an eight hour day, the union scale. The second man, however, was not so fortunate and unable to find work in his own line, he is now working as a common laborer in a steel plant making $2.70 for ten hours per day. That many of the colored skilled people do not attempt to join the union because they know the existing situation is obvious. The brother-in-law of one of the above men, also a skilled worker, when asked why he did not try to join the Union, characteristically shrugged his shoulders and uttered the fatalistic "What's the use?" The following case which throws light on the general situation, and illustrates the resultant effects of this injustice was related by the head-clerk of the State Employment Bureau of this city. "In the month of June, 1917, a man giving the name of P. Bobonis a Porto Rican, came to our office and asked for work as a carpenter, Mr. Bobonis was a union carpenter a member of the Colorado State Union. The first place he was sent they told him they were filled up, and when a call was made to determine if the company had sufficient carpenters, the foreman said that it was impossible for them to employ a colored carpenter as all of the white men would walk out, but that they were still badly in need of carpenters. It was then decided to call upon the different companies recognizing the union, to see if they all felt the same way. Much to our amazement we found it to be the general rule—the colored man could pay his initiation fee and dues in the Un'on, but after that was done he was left little hopes for employment. Four large companies were called for this man and he could not be placed. As a last attempt, a call on the Dravo Contracting Company was made and as they have some union and others non-union men, they employed the man. Mr. Bobonis was not a floater but a good man. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and is now working to raise enough money to enable him to study medicine. Here, then, you have a case where a carpenter must leave his skilled employment in order to study medicine and he must "study medicine" to make a living. A carpenter must dose the other colored folks with physic, when he should be showing a jack-plane. This is done on account of race prejudice. He says: Although the attitude of the recognized American Labor movement on the colored question is generally known, the great mass of people are easily missed and appealed to on race times. It is unfortunate that often a race issue is made of a purely labor question. An episode of the past winter is a case in point. The drivers in one of our department stores had organized themselves into a union and were locked out. The department store immediately substituted colored non-union drivers. Appeals to union people based on race issues were then carried to the patrons of that store until the department store was forced to discharge all of its colored drivers and re-instate the white ones. This was done in spite of the fact that the Union was not recognized, and was broken up, and although the manager of the store is said to have admitted that almost half of the colored drivers had proved one hundred percent efficient. The difficulties and slow progress made in organizing the laboring classes as generally is apparent to anyone who reflects that in spite of the long years of continued effort, and in spite of the fact that in many instances there was no resistance from the employers, hardly ten percent of the working population of the United States is organized in trade and industrial unions today. The problem is difficult for the white men, and it is exceedingly more difficult for the blacks. The white laboring classes have to contend only with the manufacturers. The Negroes, how ever, have to contend with the white trade unions as well as with the employers. Dr. Epstein is right when he says: Until recently, very few colored people in the North were working in trades where the whites were organized. The great mass of Negroes were doing work of the personal service character, and acted as porters, jailors, elevator men, etc. This class of workers is extremely difficult to organize even among the whites. With in the past two years however, Negroes have in increasing numbers entered the trades which have been organized by the whites. Being refused admission to most of the white unions the only thing the colored man can do is to form his own organization. The first step toward organizing the Negro working man and woman was taken in New York City in July 1917, when the Associated Colored Employees of America was organized. The bulletin used by this organization states that its purpose is to give "facts concerning conditions in the North compiled for the benefit of those who some day expect or desire to be actually free." This organization aims to function as an employment bureau advising members where particular work may be found, and to give general information to those workers who are eager to come from the South. And again: The difficulty in organizing the col ord people into a separate organiza- labor movement. This is the mode and method of dealing with our people in the North. It is the undergrund, assassin-like way of doing the business. Down South, we would know what to expect. The sign would read, "No Negroes Admitted" or "No Colored People Allowed Here," just according to the disposition of the white folks in the neighborhood. The colored folks know what to expect and as a result they pursue the same tactics in the North that they have pursued in the South, and they do not apply for membership. He continues: That this realistic and dangerous attitude of the colored people is not grounded, is again evidenced from our study of the situation. The attempt of union officials $t_0$ becloud or to ignore the issue by saying that the colored people make no effort to be come Union members, and $d_0$ not try to organize their own locals is disclosed by the following case: On January 1st, 1917, a group of about thirty unorganized Negro plasterers sent the following letter to the Operative Plaster's and Cement Finishers' International Association of the United States with offices at Mid town Ohio. Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. 1, 1917. "We the undersigned Colored Plasterers of the city of Pittsburgh meet in a session on the above named date and after forming an Organization for our mutual benefit voted to petition to you our grievances on the grounds of being discriminated against because of our color. We therefore would like to have a Local Body of our own for our people. We also voted to ask you for the advice and consideration of such a movement and hereby petition you that you grant us a license for a local of our own, to be operated under your jurisdiction, praying this will meet with your approval, and hoping to get an early reply. This will show that to date we have the support of the men here listed be sides a few more. Officers elected so far are as follows: The signatures of the officers and twenty-five members follow. The International then sent the following reply: "Replying to your letter, we are writing our Pittsburgh Local today in reference to your application for charter. According to the rules and regulations of our organization, no organization can be chartered in any city where we have a Local without consulting the older Organization." This was signed by the Secretary of the International Association. The Pittsburgh Local then invited the Secretary of the colored organization to appear at their regular meeting. When the Secretary me, they told him he could have five minutes time in which to present his claims. Nothing resulted from this meeting and no written statement whatsoever was made by the Pittsburgh Local in spite of attempts to secure such. On a further appeal to the International, the Secretary of the Colored Plasterer's Organization received the following letter from the International Secretary. "Replying to your letter, I enclose a copy of our constitution and refer you to section No. 34, page No. 8, which means that no $_{0}$ charter can be issued to your organization unless approved by No. 31 of Pittsburgh. Pa An official of Local number 31 admitted that the rank and file would never consent to have colored people among them, and attend the social functions given by the Union, although he claimed they could not possibly reject a man because of his color, as it is a gross violation of taurer constitution. He explained the reasons for his local refusing a sepa rate charter to the Negroes as follows: First, that if a charter would be granted to them, they would all become members for the nominal charter fee while their initiation fee for individuals amounts to thirty dollars, and this he said would be a discrimination in favor of the Negroes. But the greatest objection was that the colored Plasterers asked for smaller scale of wages, ($4.50 a day as compared with $6 for whites). When questioned as to his reason why the colored people would not prefer a higher wage, he explained that they could not get work as no one would employ a person of color at the same wages as a white person. This is an exposure of conditions in Pittsburgh. No denial of this condition is possible. Down here, colored men have been permitted to have their own separate unions in co-operation with white unions. In Pittsburgh, these Unions do not know anything about the "world democracy" of which President Woodrow Wilson writes. And again: The fear that admitting local Negroes to the trade unions would flood the city with skilled Southern Negroes, was given as a reason by one Negro for the exclusion of his race men from the unions, but was not mentioned by any of the white union officials. The Secretary of the short-lived colored organization gave as his reas on for not joining the Union as an in dividual the fact that he was aware that the Union even were he a member, would not supply him with a job, and that white Union men would walk out were he by any chance to be employed. Could any explanation be plainer of the attitude of the white labor unions North towards the colored laborers in the same section of the country? He says: Another illustration of the difficult confronting the colored person when he desires to join a Union, is the following: Two colored migrants, J. D. and C. S., painters from Georgia, had applied to the Union for membership in November and December 1916, respectively. Both of these persons have their families here, and claim four teen and sixteen years' experience to State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. 1919 ENJOYMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Deal, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25,000) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at the N, W, Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.56 to $3.00 per week. The JOINING FEE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD, Grant Chief, 1234 C. F. HUBBARD, Grand Chief, 1202—130h Street, Lynchburg, Virginia' a. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. 140h Street, TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed fam lies of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drunks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflictions, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the princees of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a merit. In whatever light opponents may choose to regard our enterprise, we at least entertain to tion along Trade Union Lines was thus explained by a very prominent Negro leader, the Negro, he said, is escaping from the tyranny of the South to the freedom of the North. In the North he is opposed and at times even mobbed by white laboring men. Strange as it may seem, the in industrial captain in the North is the Negro's only friend. He at least is interested in him; he goes after him to bring him North provides food and shelter for him, pays him better wages than he received in the South, and in many instances gives him medical attention, and helps him bring his family here. Can you expect him under the circumstances to alienate and betray his only friend in the North for the trade unions whom he fears and d'struests? It is obvious that the trade unions will have to make a more attractive appeal to convince the Negro that the are really his best friends. Their duty and ploy is are 'cary. Theirs is a struggle for the protection of the working people, in order to secure for all the oppressed some of the enjoyments of life. Theirs is a continuous battle for organization, the organization of all workers, irrespective of race, color and creed. The Negro's own problem and his tragedy in slavery and in freedom is probably best summarized in the following lines taken from the Emporia Gazette and written by William Allen White. "If the black man loafs in the South he starves. If he works in the South he is poorly paid, more or 'ess in kind—chips and whetstones—and his wife becomes a 'pan-toter.' If he leaves his own estate in the South and goes to work in Northern industry, he is mobbed and killed." "He was brought to these shores from Africa a captive. He is held by his captors in economic boudage today—forbidden to rise above the lowest serving class. He is herded by himself in a ghetto, and if, white he is there, he reverts to the jungle type, he is burned alive. If he tries to break out of his ghetto, and, by assimilating the white man's civilization, rise, he is driven out by his white brothers." "If he goes to school he becomes discontented and is unhappy and dis satisfied with his social status. If he does not go to school and remains ignorant, he is then on y a 'coon', whom everybody exploits, and who has to cheat and swindle in return, or go down in poverty to begging and shame. There aren't ships enough in the world to take him back to the land of his freedom; there isn't enough for him here except on the crowded bottom rung of the ladder, and there, always, the grinding heel of those climbing over him topward is mangling his black hands." "Race riots, lynchings, political os tracism, social boycott, economic serfdom. No wonder he sings: "Hard Trials— "Great tribulations, |Hard trials— "I'm gwhe to live with the Lord!" No wonder as he looks dismally back at the forest whence he came, and dismally forward to the hopeless set to which he is slowly being pushed, he lifts his plaintive voice in its heart broken minor and walls: "Swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home!" "Home" is about the only pace he can go, where they don't oppress him." It reads like a novel and it sounds like the truth, for it is the truth. But enough for this week. "Through many dangers, tofs and smares, And grace will lead us home." WINCHESTER NEWS. WINCHETSER, VA., February 11.—Mrs Junius Ford has returned from New York, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Archer. The Girs' Day, under leadership of Miss A. Elster Carter was observed at St. Paul A. M. E. Church on Sunday last to an appreciative number of spectators. The singing was exceptionally fine. Miss Anna Lee Johnson spent Thursday in Hagerstown, Md. visiting friends of that city. Sir Laurie Turner has been confined to his home on East Hart street with a bad cold. Mr. Albert Newman, the well known farmer and butcher of East Hart street has bought a large tract of wood land in Clark and it will be well for our people to see him before buying wood anywhere else, as he THE HALL AT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA operated sine October, 1901, issuing Ralmals, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS DIVIVE DOLLARS (,25.00) at the death o and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUS PROMPTLY. Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.56 to Grand Chief, 1202—134th Street, Lyne and Manager, N. W. Cor. 6th & Duval Sts., DO YOUR By the Needy Depen OUR COLORED AND ESPECIALLY THE SOR THOSE WHO MET A MO National Colored Soil WANTS TO RAISE FOR THE RELIEF $2,000; RELIEF IS URGENT. RACE LOYAL QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FORWARD TO US WITH Any Contribution, No Matter How Su of The National Colored Soldier I hereby pledge to give $. Committee for the Relief of the Soldiers. Enclosed find $. on the $. Please c of the National Colored Soldier Name. Address. Date. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS—Prof. Kelly Tyler, Secretary; J. C. Napier, Tr Member of Board of Direc ACT TODAY Make all Checks and Money Orders payable Committee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, THE NEGRO AND THE LECTURES PROF. KELLY AT Reformers Hall, Tuesday BENEFIT CAPITAL, CITY MUSIC BY CAPITAL MALE CHORAL COME AND SEE. DOING IN VIRGINIA. October, 1901, issuing policies for Ones OUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) The 5.00) at the death of the members. worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS. benefits from $1.56 to $3.00 por week. DO YOUR DUTY Needy Dependent Family OR COLORED SOLDIER NAMELY THE SORROWING FAMILY WHO MET A MOST TRAGIC Colored Soldiers Co- rise FOR THE RELIEF OF NEEDLY $2,000,000 AGENT. RACES LOYALTY IS AT STAR. FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING HARD TO US WITH YOUR REMITTANCE. No Matter How Small, Will Make National Colored Soldiers Comfort Con- ledge to give $... per y for the Relief of the Dependent Unclosed find $... as my fi- Please enter my name at National Colored Soldiers Comfort Con- ledge. Date. OFFICERS—Prof. Kelly Miller, President; J. C. Napier, Treasurer; John M. Member of Board of Directors for Virginia. and Money Orders payable to the National Colored same to Kalph W. Tyler, See'y., HOG You St.. GRO AND THE WORLD LECTURE BY PROF. KELLY MILLEI AT Hall, Tuesday, Feb. CAPITAL, CITY LODGE ELKS. MUSIC BY CAPITAL, CITY LODGE. MALE CHORAL, SOCIETY DO YOUR DUTY By the Needy Dependent Families of OUR COLORED SOLDIERS AND ESPECIALLY THE SORROWING FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO MET A MOST TRAGIC FATE. National Colored Soldiers Committee WANTS TO RAISE FOR THE RELIEF OF NEEDLY DEPENDENTS $2,000,000 RELIEF IS URGENT. RACCH LOYALTY IS AT STAKE. RESPOND QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE AND FORWARD TO US WITH YOUR REMITTANCE. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS—Prof. Kelly Miller, President: Ralph W. Tyler, Secretary; J. C. Napier, Treasurer; John Mitchell, Jr., Member of Board of Directors for Virginia. ACT TODAY Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to the National Color Sobriety Comfort Committee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, Sec'.', 1105 You St., Washington. Mrs. Stewart Minor, Directress ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION 2 FREE $25.00 COURSE IN HAIR CULTURE INCLUDING A DIPLOMA BE THE PROPRIETOR of a Big Paying Business—Own Boss—Short Hours—Easy Work—Big Pay. I teach you how to turn your spare time into Real Dollars. Hair Growers and Scalp Specialists easily earn $25.00 a week. A Complete Course in Hair Culture and Scalp Treatment, including a Diploma ordinarily costing $25.00. Absolutely Free. A 3c Mue. M. E. Johnson's Combination Two Months Treatment: 75c Jar Hair Grower, 50c Bottle Coconut Shampoo; 35c Bottle Temple Grower—Sent Prepaid for $1.35. A 3c postage stamp will bring full particulars. Address all mail to: BOX 453, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY will treat you fine. Mr. Newman is one of our progressive citizens and is well liked by both races, having all of the characteristic qualifications of a Christian gentleman. I hope the readers of The Planet will avail themselves of the cheap rates offered by Editor Mitchell and become subscribers as it will be much cheaper and insures every one getting the news punctual. Anybody wishing to subscribe please let me know at 406 S. Kent street and I will gladly call and explain. Mr. C. C. Triplet, captain' of the waiters' staff at Hotel Jack, expects to pay a visit to Western Pennsylvania in the near future. Mr. Isaac Jackson, of South Kent street butchered two fine hogs last week. The Odd Fellows are planning to hold an entertainment in the near future. Brother Charles Lampkins is chairman. Mr. Henry Turner, of Cork street, was in Hagerstown Thursday on business. Mrs. Lewis Fisher, of Codar Hill, of is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward the Beamer, on E. Clifford street. The Solo Concert given by the var young people of the various churches his --- FREE miggings as to its tendency. The Constitution and by-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conduce to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to remonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. COME AND SEE. NIA. Ming policies for One Hundred Dollars. US ($90,000). The Juvenile Depart- tion of the members. Our Home Office USAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid to $3.00 per week. The JOINING Lynchburg, Virgin'n. ats., Richmond, Va.—Phono, Mad. 6250 ER DUTY Dependent Families of RED SOLDIERS FORROWING FAMILIES OF MOST TRAGIC FATE. Soldiers Committee ALLEF OF NEEDLY DEPENDENTS 10,000 VALTY IS AT STAKE. RESPOND THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE AND YOUR REMITTANCE. Small, Will Make You A Member Soldiers Comfort Committee. ...per year to your of the Dependent of Colored ...as my first payment use enter my name as a member Soldiers Comfort Committee. .... Kelly Miller, President: Ralph W. Treasurer; John Mtchell, Jr. Directors for Virginia. DON'T DELAY. able to the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Miller, Sec'y., 100 You St., Washington, D. P. THE WORLD WAR RE BY LY MILLER T Tuesday, Feb. 12, 18 LY LODGE ELKS HOME TAL, CITY LODGE AL, SOCIETY 25c—35c—50c RE Big short I are writers earn morse ont, post- 30 ion fair am- ment full of this city was something out of the ordinary concerts given here in the way of pleasing the audience, as everybody voted it the classiest affair given here for a long time. To say the music lovers were pleased would be putting it in too mild a form. They were simply enraptured by the splendid singing and playing of the young people and they were enced to the limit. The participants were as follows: Soloists, Misses Rosa Harmon, Sarah Taper, Ruth Fletcher Ellizabath Jonnings, Virginia Harmon, Sarah May Harmon, Mr. Lloyd P. Fisher, Prof. P. W Gibson; Duet, M'sses Sydney Washington and Masy Kaper; Instrumental, Misses Laura Rogers, Blanch Ellizabeth Gibson. Sir William E. Lowis is visiting in Washington and Frederickstown. We have had the severest Winter we have ever experienced in these parts but we hope for an early Spring Wo are sorry to note the illness of Mr. J. H. Coleman, the grocer on the corner of Price and Duval Sts. Mr. Benjamin Smith, 114 W Duval street, who has been confined to his bed for a week, is much improved SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918. ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA, February 4. —The Rev. George C. Taylor delivered a very fine discourse to his hearers Sunday morning. At night he spoke to his people from St. Luke 9:59-62. When he had finished his sermon, all who listened were able by the explanation received to fully understand the importance of looking forward for the promised goal of the present and future life and finally, their unending eternal reward in Heaven, where foes can harm no more in the sunlight of God's presence, while ages roll and wars are no more. The collection, owing to the Duplex system as presented to the Stewards and Trustees of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church by Messrs. Green Penn, Jacob L. Reed and James Traynham, now at Camp Lee, has reached $39.48, the amount raised last Sunday. A beautiful wedding took place on January 31, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bessie Ford, 519 Fairfax avenue, N. W. Miss Rosa Mullins and Mr. Edgar Taylor were united in holy matrimony Thursday evening, at eight o'clock in the presence of many friends. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. D. R Powell, of the Hill Street Baptist Church, after which assorted creams and cakes were served. The bride and groom left for a trip to Rocky Mount, Friday, February 1. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Ford. At home, Monday afternoon, February 4. Miss Lue Ile Banks, of Waynesboro, S. C. is in the city with her sister, Mrs Bessie Ford, where she will make her future home. Mr. Harry Holland called on Mrs. J. T. Thompson and Miss Anna Boss, 515 Ninth avenue, N. W. Mr Holland is on leave from Camp Lee and is looking fine. Mr. Joe Barlow, of Stone Mountain is visiting Mrs. McClain of Tenth avenue, N. E., Mrs L, J. Hurt 514 Seventh avenue, N. W. and Mrs. J. T. Thompson, 515 Ninth avenue, N. W. He is seventy-five years old and looks the picture of youth. Mr. B. J. Traynham, 202 Tenth avenue, N. E. has been confined to his bed since Friday with Pleurisy. He had not been sick for thirty years. He is much improved. Mr. Traynham is janitor in the blacksmith shop of Roanoke Machine Works. Miss Lipscomb was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Turner for the week end, on Eighth avenue, N. E. Mr. and Mrs. Burg have returned from Florida, where they spent the past three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hopkins had a visit from the stork, who left a boondancing girl. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. Mr. S. C. White returned to the city from Richmond, where he attended the beds de of his sick brother, Mr. Garfield White. His brother has shown no sign of improvement in the past two weeks. Mr. Elban Williamson, of New York city is visit ing his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, 328 Seventh avenue, N. W. Messrs George and Irwin Scheffoy of Biddle University, attended the funeral of their nephew, Irwin Terrell. They returned Saturday. Little Thelma Toles has been confined to her hdm the past week. She is much better under the treatment of Dr. J. B. Claytor. You can always get a copy of the Pittsburgh Courier, the Freeman, Journal and Guide, of Norfolk and the Planet each Saturday or Sunday from Joe Dugger and M. Stanfield. Also the Washington Eagle. The funeral of Mrs. Betsy Jernette was held at the High Street Baptist Church, Monday, the fourth, Interment at Fairview Cemetery. CLEVELAND LADY HONORED A pretty luncheon was given on Monday by Mrs. James Hendricks, 111 Fourth avenue, N. W. in honor of Mrs. Mary Beckwith, of Cleveland, the guest of Mrs. Charlie Thompson. Those present were Mrs. Mary Beckwith, Mrs. Charlie Thompson, Mrs. John Stockton, Mrs. Columbus Morris, Mrs. Albert Evans, Jr., Misses Leslie Lucas, Florence Jordan Sarah Brown, Hattie Stockton, Olivia Clark, Queen Will ams. An elaborate menu was served. Mrs. Albert Evans entertained two tables of filch, Friday, January 24, in honor of Mrs. Mary Beckwith, of Cleveland. Those playing were Mrs. Mary Beckwith, Mrs. Charlie Thompson, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Malaine of New Jersey, Mrs. Lomax, Misses Queen W Williams and Minnie Brown. Tea, candy, nuts and ice cream were served during the afternoon. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Roanokie City Lodge, No. 3225 feels its responsibilities along with al. other organizations toward lending a helping hand in this great struggle for Democracy, as our brothers, sons and friends are offering their lives for ths just cause, and thought of no better way than through the recommendation of Brother George A. Thornton, of said Lodge to take out $50.00 worth of war stamps. We trust as there are two more branches of ths grand organization, they will do the same, and when we hear that patriotic song concerning the boys "Over there, with a clear conscience and patriotic heart, we can say we are helping to support them "Over there." Oh! may Democracy reign. The First Baptist Red Cross Auxiliary, to the local Red Cross Chapter organized over a month ago, has been actively engaged in Red Cross work during that time. The ladies have been faithfully performing the different tasks allotted to headquarters and are energetically push- ing forward every effort to make their work effective. A highly interesting program was rendered Sunday afternoon, January 27th, to secure funds to assist in purchasing material for the knitting of the warm accessories to a soldier's outfit, such as sweaters, wristlets, helmets and socks, not furnished by the government. The silver offering so generously contributed amounted to ten dollars. This organizat on is officered by the following able women: Mrs. Daisy Schley, chairman; Mrs. E. A. McGhee, vice-chairman; Miss Bertha Lawson, secretary; Mrs. M. B. Paxton, treasurer. The members and friends of the Hill Street Baptist Church certainly witnessed a splendid affair on Thursday evening, January 24, in the lecture room of their church, at which time the members of the B. Y. P. U. entertained the r nowly elected officers in the form of a program and repast. The newly elected officers, members and friends highly enjoyed themselves. Our efficient trustee, David R. Jones is president and Miss Allie Bailey, secretary Though the weather was inclement the members and friends of the Hill Street Baptist Church turned out in large numbers Sunday morning, January 27. The pastor, Rev. D. R. Powell seemed to be at his best. His sermon was indeed very interesting. The text was found in Revelations 22:17. His hearers received quite a bit of information from the helpful thoughts he presented. The choir under the efficient leadership of Mistress Nellie Liggons Felton and members accompanied their pastor to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, where they rendered services for the pastor, Rev. W. W. Hicks and congregation. Sunday at eight P. M. the Rev. Robert Johnson preached an excellent sermon to his hearers. As usual, his sermon was enjoyed by all.-M. C. B., church reporter. The funeral services of Miss Mary Willie Smith, the daughter of Deacon W. M. Smith, of Roer avenue (West End Roanoke) were held at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Sunday, January 20, at 3 P. M. The Life of the deceased was cologized by Revs. M. L. Gordon and D. P. Powell. The father of the deceased being a deacon of the Hill Street Baptist Church, the following resolutions, from the Deacon Board of the above named church were read: "Inasmuch as our Heavenly Father has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved sister, Mary Willie Smith, daughter of our own Deacon W. M. Smith, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him, who is too wise to err; therefore, be it, Resolved. First. That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our deceased sister; we trust their loss is Heaven's gain. Resolved. Second. That a copy of these resolutions be given the family and a copy put in the Richmond Planet. Done by order of the Deacon Board of the Hill Street Baptist Church. Deacons R. B. Bailey, Bosy Harte George Edwards, Jeff Hankins, William Davis, M L. Hamm, H. W. Black, George Jeter. DO YOU KNOW HIM? I desire to know the whereabouts of Randolph Bolden. He left Farmville, August, 1914. Height, five feet six inches, brown skin complexion, age 21. He was employed on boat between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Any information will be appreciated. Nolify Mrs. Luclie Harper, 202 Patton avenue, N, W., Roanoke Va. As a means of stimulating interest among the students and securing better work, the monthly Honor Roll and half term exemption roll have been instituted in our schools. Students making an average of 80 percent in all subjects and 90 percent in department are eligible for the honor roll or exemption roll. The following is the exemption roll of the Gregory Avenue School: 5D — Exempted — Mario Taylor, Christine Williams, Partial Exempted — Annie B. Hannah, Cora Taylor, Theodore Williams. 4A—Eugene Whitten, Helen Curis. Partial—Floyd Majors, Herman Woolfool, Vinney Brooks, Virginia Buckner, Mable Kates, Madeline Moore, Beatrice Gaskins, Eva Gaskins 4B—Charlie Meadows, Wilson Calvin, James Holland, Elizabeth Harris Lillian Board, Myrtle Taylor. Partial—Theresa Stockton, Thelma Hayden, Vivian Smith, Myrtle Graham, Victoria Taylor. 3A—Willie Wright, Katherine Jones. Partial—Raymond Clark, Ernest Curry, Irene Ramey, Mary Sanders, Hazel Davis, Mary White, Zula Bailey, Louis Thomason. 3B—Mattie Eggleston, Edward Simms, Harold Jordan, John Whitten Zelda Clark, Partial—Gladys Brown Carrie Dickerson, Estell Brooks, Sarah Goode, Irene Poindexter, Annie Mitchell, David Halrston, Robert Jefferson, Madaleen Coleman. 2A—Langhorn Easley, Herman Jordan, Josoph White, Edith Banister, Mattie Buckner, Alva Craighoad, Mary Moore, Gertrude Smith, Lucy Terrell. 2B—Walter Brown, Josoph Brown William Harris, Theodore Lawson, William Harris, Benjamin Miles, Dorothy Robertson, Dorothy Wise, Ellen Jumper. 1A—Charles Daniel, Alvin Jordan Jessie Anderson, Mildred Brown, Willie Smith, Ethel Drew, Virginia Hounshell. 1B—Evelyn Anderson, Frances Barlow, Frances Spain, Partial—William Jumper, Herbert Gilbert, Clarence Kidl, Thomas Draper. 1B—Martha Coleman. Exempted Introductory—Wilmer Davis, Edward Davis, William Hairston, Samuel Hale, Aletha Hancock, Albert Parker, Mosos Terry, Abraham Graham, Junius White, William Brown, Charley Barlow, Will'e Edmonds, James Graham, Richard Payne, Raymond Payne, Samuel Trent, George Law, George Anderson Dorcas Barbor, Mary Buckner, Maggie Johnson, Boulah Payne, Minnie Venable, Tibble Hoode, Elliza Bailley, Elmora Brandon, Mable Barlow, Bessie Barlow, Sarah Ban'ter, Luellen Chambers, Cora Crone, Virginia Campbell, Boatlece Earley, Regina Thompson, Georgia Woods, Corinne Martin M. Stanfield and his life-long friend will have a message from the Roanoke boys at Camp Lee next week. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE BATTLE OF THE BAY OF BAYS. An excellent idea of the tremendous labor of the scientists during the past two years to make their line impregnable is obtained from this photograph of a part of the defences in the Cambrai sector now in the hands of the British. 7 The Allied Armies know they must combat with another enemy than the Hun, and that it is the formidable Flanders mud. The photograph shows Australian soldiers trying to Lft, a heavy cannon out of the water. DR. DUROIS AT 50 CELEBRATES. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the distinguished publicist, reaches his fifteenth birthday February 23. A unique celebration is planned. It is to be in the form of an autobiography that will appear with an art likeness, in the February Crisis magazine. The life story includes a description of his humble birth at Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a tribute to his ambitious mother, his early encounter with race* prejudice his long struggle for an education in Massachusetts; at Fisk University, at Harvard University and in Germany; his life work in Ohio, in Georgia and finally for the past eight years as editor of the Crisis*, that has grown to 63,000 copies. *This story of Dr. DuBois' life as told by himself, grips the enthusing, thrills and inspires. It will be read with great interest by Negroes of all ages.* The Crisis, published at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City, is the organ of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Judge Moorfield Story, President, Major Joel E. Spingarn, Chairman; Oswald Gartison Vilhard, Treasurer; James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary. The vice-presidents are Archbald H. Grimke, Rev, John Haynes Holmes, Bishop John Hurst, John E. Millho land, Mary White Owington. This organization recently defeated segregation laws by securing a unanimous verdict free, one U. S. Supreme Court. THE DISGRACE OF DEMOCRACY. Comments on the Open Letter to the President from Kelly Miller. I have an open letter here by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, pronounced by the New York Evening Post to be the ablest colored man in the United States. This letter is a very temperate presentation of the colored man's view of the riots, and so on, that we have involving the races. I ask that it may be printed in the Record.—Senator Wesley L. Jones, United States Senate, September 12, 1917. The best argument that any Southern, white or black, has contributed to American governmental theory in a half century; the ablest document the war has yet produced in the United States.—H. L. Mecken, editor Smart Set, in the Evening Mail. "The Negro and the World War," a special lecture by Prof. Kelly Miller, will be given a True Reformers' Hall on Tuesday night, February 12, 1918, benefit Capital City Lodge Elks Home. The following "guests of honor" have been invited by the lodge to greet this distinguished gentleman and educator, and orator: Rev. W. H. Stokes, Dr. Roscoe Brown, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Mr. Alphonso Norrell, Mr. Emmett Burke, Rev. W. T. Johnson, Rev. R. V. Peyton, Rev. W. H. Davis, Rev. A. A. Hector, Hon. J. Thomas Howin, Mr. W. A. Jordan, Mr. John T. Taylor, Mr. James T. Carter, Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, Mrs. Ella Onley Walker, Dr. Bessie Tharps, Prof. Chas T. Russell, Dr. A. D. Carr, Rev. Evans Payne, Dr. A. Binga, Prof. J. H. Blackwell, Rev. Nelson Brown, Rev. Robt. A. Jackson, Rev. T. J. King, Capital City Lodge Male Choral Society will sing patriotic and sentimental alra. Soldiers from Camp Lee will act as users. Admission, 25, 35 and 50 MUD—THE NATURAL ENEMY FRENCH, ANTI-AIRCR It has been decided that V. France and England have rushes are shown in the photograph built out on the canals. a decided that Venice shall not fall into enemy land have rushed aid to their Ally and France the photograph manning anti-aircraft guns canals. --- 65711. FRENCH, ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS DEFEND VENICE. It has been decided that Venice shall not fall into enemy hands. France and England have rushed aid to their Ally and French sailors are shown in the photograph manning anti-aircraft guns from rafts built out on the canals. THE TROOP U. S. SOLDIERS AT BAYONET DRILL To give the Huns a pro- greatly fear, United States for the use of this weapon. PhU the Huns a proper taste of the bayonet United States Soldiers are rapidly become weapon. PhUoto shows drill with straw To give the Huns a proper taste of the bayonet, which they greatly fear, United States Soldiers are rapidly becoming adept in the use of this weapon. PhUoto shows drill with straw dummies. SIR JOHN HENRY BURTON SIR JOHN HENRY BURTON THE BRIDGE OF BERLIN Apart of the famous "Battalion of Death" composed of women, who refused to submit to the Bolshevkii; were arrested and confined in the Winter Palace, shown in the background of photo. USING MME. JOHNSON'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER IS YOUR HAIR SHORT, THIN, STUBBORN, FALL-OUT, OR BREAK OFF? Have you dandruff or tetter? Does your scalp itch or feel dry? Show any signs of eczema? Is your temples thin or bald? Mme. Johnson's Combination, two-months treatment, Price $1.35, guaranteed to grow the hair and cure all the above troubles or money refunded. Agents Wanted Everywhere—Good Pay. Completo $2.5 course in Ha'r Culture including a diploma taught to any one absolutely free. Call or write for full particulars to— MISS S. EVANGELINE STEWARD, State Manager 2818 P Street Richmond, Virginia Florence S. C. Notes FLORENCE, S. C., February 14. The Fisk Jubilee Singers sang at Cumberland M. E. Church on Sunday P. M. to a large audience. The company consists of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Myers, Mrs. Lowe and Mr. L. L. Foster. The party left on Monday A. M. for West Palm Beach, Fla. Rev. W. L. McFarland, missionary of the Pee Dee Association passed through the city recently euroute to Darlington, S. C. to attend a call meeting of the board and laymen of the association to agree on matters relating to the denominational work in South Carolina in reference to the Natonal Baptist Publishing House. Rev John Brockington, of Mars Bluff, S. C. has been called recently to the pastorate of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, at Mars Bluff. On every side he is being heartily congratulated in his new field of labor. The Agent of The Planet has been placed on the list of speakers during the installation service. Yes, I shall do my best not to eat up "My whar I'm gin." Mrs. Janie Core, of Gourdein, S. C. spent the day here recently. She came to see Miss Rebecca Murel, who is quite ill. She left Wednesday, January 30 to send for Miss Murel at once. Mrs. Anna Melver and daughter, Miss Julia Middleton, after visiting relatives and friends here returned North recently. Miss Amelia Ether Pressley, of North Smith, S. C. passed through here enroute to Latta, S. C. to teach She is a student of Allen University, Columbia, S. C., Class 1916. E. B. WEBSTER Corporal Robert P. Dodson, Co. G. 368th Infantry, Camp Mende, Md. visited his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Dodson, 114 W. Duval street last Sunday. He said if going "over the top" will defeat Germany, good-bye Germans. The Camp Meade boys are on edge for the privilege. COL. CRUMP ASKS FOR BETTER TREATEMENT ON CARS. January 19, 1918. Mr. Thomas M. Crump, 527 N. Second Street, Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir—We beg to acknowledge First of you. Boys to be Decorated. Private John McClain of U. S. Army in France wearing the French Croix de Guerre. DEATH BRIGADE AG Apart of the famous "Battalion of refused to submit to the Bolshevik the Winter Palace, shown in the off? Have you special itch or feet Is your temple Combination two guaranteed to above troubles ed Everywhere- in Har Cultur any one absolu particulars to— MISS S. EVANGELINE S. 2818 P Street Mays Adv. Writing FIVE receipt of your favor of January 16th complaining of the manner in which Conductor 156 requested passengers matter up immediately with all of to move forward. We are taking this our conductors, and instructing them fully as to how such requests should be made. Regretting this occurrence, and trusting that you may not have smil for cause for complaint in the future, we are. Yours very truly Vice President & General Manager A Pretty Wedding The home of the groom's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Walker, 149 W. Duval street, Richmond, Va. was the scene of a very pretty and quiet wedding at Noon, Monday, February 4, when Miss Kate W. Ruff, of Mathews, Va. became the bride of Mr. J. Maurice Green, of Lynchburg. The ceremony was performed by Dr. W. H. Stokes. WAITERS WANTED Waiters for Atlantic City. We want five colored waiters for two months work commencing February 21st. Wages $25.00 per month, and meals. Two months work guaranteed to sober efficient men. Apply, giving reference to previous employer for whom you have worked as waiter. Craighead and Craighead, Craig Hall, Atlantic City. A BIG BAPTIZING Baltimore, Md. First Baptist Church Dr. P. C. Neal, pastor. The great revival that has been going on for three weeks is still the town talk. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D. the great International preacher and singer, seems to be preaching and singing better than ever. Over one hundred and twenty-five persons have united with the Church and still they come. Our offering for Sunday last, was $150.00 so the Church is helped both spiritually and financially, it pays to get a good helper. A big baptizing Sunday next. B. M. C. New Head of British Navy. Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn E. Wemyss, who has been ap- pointed First Sea Lord. SIX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1918. INTENSELY AMERICAN, SAYS J. M MORRIS, OF COLORED PEOPLE Legal Advisory Board Commends the Work of Negro Lawyer—His Reply to the Letter. The following letters show the appreciation of the Legal Advisory Counsel for Augusta County and Staunton for the services rendered by James M. Morris the well-known colored lawyer and are self explanatory: January 18, 1918. James M. Morris, Esq. Attorney at Law, Staunton, Virginia. My dear Sir—Now that the work of the Legal Advisory Board for Augusta County and Staunton is concluded I desire to express to you personally and as Chairman of the Board my high appreciation of the patriotic loyal and efficient service rendered by you in the discharge of your recent duties as one of its associate members. I cannot forbear from saying at the same time, that as the only lawyer of your race at this Bar, by your zealous and industrious performance of this important service which has been pronounced both by the Governor of the Commonwealth and by the Provost Marshal General of the United States to be the most important ant war work next to actual fighting in the trenches, you have added, another degree to the respect confidence and esteem in which you have been held by the Bench and Bar of this community, during your long professional career at our Bar and have established an additional bond of unity and kindly feeling between the colored and the white people of our county and city. Your counsel to the Registrants was wise and just, and your influence was indicated by the number of colored Registrants who waved exemption or deferred classification in their questionnaires. I tender you the cordial thanks of the Legal Advisory Council and of their associates for your valuable and self-sacrificing work; and am with great respect, Sincerely yours, ARMISTEAD C. GORDON, Chairman Legal Advisory Council for Augusta County and Staunton, Virginia. Staunton, Virginia. My dear Sir-This comes in answer to your favor of the 18th instant in which you did me the sigil honor of commending my work as an Associate Member of the Legal Advisory Council lately engaged in assisting registrants under the legislative service rules. I am deeply moved by your kind words of appreciation and take this opportunity of tendering you and your associates my sincerely thanks for your message of esteem and confidence, which I regard as an additional manifestation of the uniform courtesy and kindly feeling which has characterized the attitude of the bench and bar of this place towards me during my long residence in this city and practice at the bar. I wish at this point to state that the white registrants, many of whom I assisted were uniformly polite and dignified in bearing and our relations in every respect pleasant. I note with pleasure that the attitude of the colored registrants relative to the selective service rules has been such as to eicit your commendation and will add that if my humble service has in any way aided in this particular, it is a matter in which I feel a pardonable pride. Permit me to say in this connection on behalf of the colored people at large that they are intensely American, and imbued with a deep sense of patriotic devotion which manifests itself in proportion as they made to feel that their government is a patron rather than a punisher. The struggle in which the nation is engaged is one that calls for united and unfleigned loyalty, an end that can only be attained by the banish ment of all calss and race hatred—the disintegrating forces of a nation's strength—and making worth and loyalty the standard of good citizenship. The lofty and patriotic sentiments contained in your letter blazed the way for the consumption of this desired end, and I unite with you in the belief and cherish the hope that the good feeling between the white and colored people's of the city and county, may, by reason of the passing events, become more intensified and upon the ruins of enmity there may spring forth perpetual amity. I am, with great respect. Sincerely yours, JAMES M. MORRIS, Late Associate Member Legal Advisory Council. Whereabouts of Mrs Emily Tartt I. Katie C. Fitzgerald, formerly Katie Gallington, would like to locate Mrs. Emily E. Tartte, formerly Miss Emily Price, Address Mrs. Katie C. Fitzgerald, P. O. Box 345, Lakewood, N. J. HAVE YOU MADE YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN? Somebody is going to tell on you if you do not make your Federal Income Tax Return by March 1st, and pay the income tax due by you for 1907. Congress has fixed it so that somebody must tell, whether he wants to or not. One section of the War Income Tax Law, most comprehensive in its scope, requires every person without exception, and every corporation, partnership, association, insurance company, in whatever capacity acting, who paid $800 or more to any person, corporation, partnership, association or insurance company, as interest, rent, salaries, wages premiums, annuities, compensation, remuneration, emoluments, or other fixed, or determinable gains, profits and income, to report the name and address of the person, corporation, etc. to whom the payment was made, together with the amount of the payment, to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, at Washington, using a form provided for the purpose. 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Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond, Virginia j \ i ‘ ; | i ne VODs fa ee Se | ee Eee | 4 Settee UR tipmiricicsckel » poe ge ge fe cognates hs ie Re aac ae Pee eee ere ee srs in eee ARR UN ee ct eee RONDE coc BERETS, IED Las ho EN an, — angie we G Die ERR ae Neate Meg MR aS aa fat See Se as be ee ee ee SEAPLANES LOADING FUEL APEER U-BOAT HUNT. French hydroplanes are to make the Mediterranean unsafe for Teutonic U-Boats in the full sense of the phrase. No peri- seope is safe from the prying eyes of daring pilots day or night. A REPLY ‘TO DR. EPSTPEIN'S any set of men to stand between 1 “THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN and the object that tle has set PIPTSBURGIL” hand to perform Racine, Wisconsin, Jan, 29, 1918. ‘ 1025 Douglas Ave., Mr. John Mitchell, Jr, BL North 4th Street Richmond, Virginia. “ Dear’ sir rind “ehetosea "31.50" tor your paper for one year, We ike to Feaq your paper for it keeps in touch with the people whom God declared that in the Tater days He would bless. ~ T noticed in your issue of the 18th of damuary that you had an article from Dr, Abraham Epstein, entitled “phe Negro Migrant in Pittsburgh.” Now, Fan aot acquainted with this Dr, Epstein, but judging from what he said, and the method that he went about it; ald the object that ho tnd in. view,’ it seems to me that he went in at the back qoor, and never got any further than the kitehen; when fn truth to have given the public the entire truth of the matter, he should have gone thru the hall to the bed- room and parlor, then winded — his way up the broad flight of stairs and look wt out of the window. e San ergs RETRO “Ss “arricn Aw PATLURD Unless Dr. Epstein is wiilips to come back again why, we ate willing to pronounce his article a failure in trying to accomplish the goog that it was intended. ‘ho Black or Ethiopian people seem to be the onty race that writers when having any thing to say usual ly take the dark side of Uv ir condi tions. Tam very sorry dhat Dr. Abraham Epstein did aot refer his readers. to the brighter side of affairs im Pitts burgh and show what kind of houses the other side were using and just how they were fixed for hot baths, electric lights and furnace heat, If the Venerable Dr. could not find these things ag 1 mention them, why 1 wow'd refer him to Cleveland, De- trait, and Milwaukee, ang in some in stances would give him the name and addresses of people that are living in houses that are as good together with avcommodations as perfect as can be found any where in the country. A BIBLICAL REFERENCE, As for some of these people going back to the South, well the Dr. Abra- ham Epstein ought to know that when the Children of Isracl came out of Veypt, they were not in the Wilder-- noss but a short ime before some of them wanted to return again to the flesh pots of Egypt. If the Dr. was trying to discour- age these people from coming to the North, why, ne could have accomplish ed it in a more open and frank way. While on some points in his article he spoke very well, yet he reminds me of’ a fellow who after coughing up something, swallows it hack. Dr, Abraham Epstein well knows that it has only heen a few short years ago that the South was talking of “Doporting” these peop’e to Afri- ca. While numbers of them, knew the fallacy of (ying to take sucit steps yet they winked at it. God, does not want these people to g0 back to Africa. He had a direct object in having them to come to this Country, ‘These people have — been identified with the United States of America from its infaney; yea, they have been a part of it. RELIEVED ‘THE soUTH, Therefore, God, concluded to re. lieve the South of part of its so call ed “Burden,” by opening up avenues in other directions for these people. Sinco, God has shown thé South, that He ean care for these people without them all tiving in the South, or any of them going to Africa; it ought to tickle Dr, Abraham Epsteln to death to think that he is alive to day ang ean behold the manifesta: lions of the Mand of God so plainty. Now, if the Dr., actually knows the Bible he is aware of the fact that it will not step here, but God will per- form that God thing unto these peo- ple that every prophet of note has foreto’d directly, and indirectly fron Abraham who was imo great grant father of the twelve patriots, down to the prophet. Zechariah. T am persuaded that Dr. Abraham Epstein is fgnorant of these facts, or else ho woulg not be trying to thwart tho purposes of God, God will not suffer any man, nor any set of men (o stand between Hin and the object that He has set His hand to perform ‘THE VENGRANCE OF GOD If the vengeance of God thru Moses was brought down upon the — head of Pharaoh and his host for trying to thwart the purposes of God; how much greater must that vengeance be thru Christ for any man, or any nation to interfere with the plans of God. For fear that the Dr. has forgot ten some of these Seriptures, Twill refer him (o one at least, Zephaniah 3:10-—"From Beyond ‘The Rivers of Lthiopia My Suppliants, Even ‘rhe Daughter of My Dispersed, — Shall Bring Mine Offering.” Now, if Dr, Epstein thinks that the Most igh bas gone to sleep on the Job, all he need to do fs (o ook around him and listen, he will find out that the Most High lacks a great deal of having “Cold Feet.” Again the Dr. can see that God did not make any promises to color ed people, or Negroes, but “Ethiopia. ' The words “Black ‘and “Hthiopia” are both biblical; but coloreg and Ne gro are not. I enjoyed reading what the Rev, Theodore Hawking of Pratt City, Ala. had to say. We could stand a few more like him, ‘This man has an eye of prophecy. In conchision we will say that God not only has 7,000 that have not howea their knees to Baal; but they never will, Yours truly, G. A. MILLER. FOOD ADMINISTRATION NOTES. ‘The United States Food Administra tion has an allustrated lecture — for steropticons with printed notes — for free distribution, Any club or organi. zation that wishes (o use the lecture in interest of the war can get same by addressing he Negro Public Infor mation Seetion, United States ood Administration. Butter is selling in Bein at $2.25 per pound, sugar at 56 cents, ham ana bacon at $2.11 per pound, and Ivory s0ap at five bars for $1.12. ‘This information was reeeived by the United States Food Administra- tor through a reliable source from a responstbl? person who personelly had charge of his own apartment in Berlin, as to food prices current in that city previous to his return to this country about October 1 ‘These prices are four to five times as high as those now obtaining in the United States, It fs becoming the fashion — for many {o se no sugar on oatmeal and in tea or coffee. How much botter it is to do a thing of our own free will rather than to be compelled to! At the same time this little saving or sacrifice means that much more for our soldiers. Much of the suecess of this war depends upon the workers in the mu- nition factories, and at the same time much depends upon the housewife, Upon cach rests the grave responsibi! ity. Do not interfere with friend wife for she is not only doing her Dit but her best. ‘The followng persons from frater nal organizations have assisted the United States Food Administration by being members of the Food Con- servation Conforence Committee— Rey, A. C. Garner, St. Luke, Charles If, Hill, Odd Fellows, Dr. W. 1. Jack son Masons; John S, Johnson, Knights of Pythias; Norris Riley, Knights of Jerusalem; Armond W. Scott, Blks; Mrs. J. B. Brown, Galilen Wisher- man; Mrs. Cieily Dandridge, Eastern Star; Mrs. Mamie Green, Wks; Mrs. emma J. Murray. Court of Ca‘anthe; Mrs. Mary A. Parker, Houschold of Ruth. “The Food Administration is not dealing primarily with prices but with necessities—the food necessities of the men who are fighting our bat (les and of the people behind them. We all want lower prices—but we must send the needed food or lose the war “If you do not like the slight meas wres of food substitution callea for here. where will vou go to find more favorable conditions? Hunting for an| anewer to that question ought to il ac pA cet WR nd THE RIOKMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGINIA fe z : : z 3 \ z ; . $ 3 & $ + % . 3 : z | convert one to food conservation all right. ‘The fireless cooker ix certainly coming into ils own. ‘Try one and be patriotic. Secretary of the Navy Daniels has said, “There are thousands in Europe and more still to go there, who will Jose more than wages.” We are in the midst of war, and though invisible it is neverthetess (rue, and we have our parts to play. Are you doing yours? Put your knife and Tork to work for the freedom of the world, In Freedom's name—Use corn, oats, potatoes, barley, rye, Rat poultry, fish ‘exes, game, beans, at honey, syrup, Jam, molasses. Eat vegetables fats: margarine, corn oil, cotton oll, peanut gutter, and the like. And so give your wheat. Ineat, sugar and butter to our Boys at the Front. | nH, B, Grose, of the United States Food Administration has well said, Food conservation should be regarded as a moral ang religions as well as a patriotic measure. IL involv es the spiritual quite as much as the physical well being of the people, If the chureh people could be brought. to a simpler and sanor style of living it would mean immeasurable good to the Nation and all the higher inter. ests of the world. Little Americans, you can get your bread box full by “Raving plenty of syrup on corn cakes, thus you will held shorten the war: just that wee bit We are fighting the boogahoo nation, and he mustn't get you, Bake and broil and also boil more, ang you will save fats. He who uses fats (o fry now during these war tim- es, is looted at as being against us. BENJAMIN PRESTON, SQUADRON SERGEANT IN THE TENTH. Nogales Arizona, January 28, 1918 Kaitor of ‘Phe Richmond Planet, Richmona Virginia. Dear Sir—Benjamin F. Preston, Squardon Sergeant Major, Tenth Cav alrys son of John Preston, recently killed on Leigh street about New Years has proveq to have been a very valuable soldier in tooking for A career and adventures in the Army for the last five years and he is one of our young citizens. He en‘isted in the ‘Tenth — Cavalry, about the year nineteen hundred and thir teen looking for adventures and with a not‘on of (raveling. and he has had tho honor of being known today as the youngest Sergeant-Major, in the Army at the age of twenty-four his next birthday. He has heen on the border for four years with his regi: ment and has proved very commend able for the position hostowed upon him. He has been in several little cam paigns at Naco Arizoya, onfercing PIECE, NOT PEACE! a Pa | Ce es Mt ee iy Pl > ee raata Meee Ne ie A TGCS AM SR hes | { KW AA, Ve Va OG 7 1 BO Wee [ oven al oe ‘ie, Zen EI NY “9 eee ee L A Gos MA He 73. \ HP 3 WOK TNA ome | Lr _Aaios neutrality Jaws during the seige of Naco, Sonora, and his mother a well known lady of tho Bastern Star Order has been near the seene of several conflicts between the dofactor gov. ernment of Mexico, she was at Doug: las, Arizone, during Vifla's attack on Agna Prieta, just across the line from Douglas, Sho hits been very much honored by the duties bestowed up on her by the character of her well known son as a member of tho Malta Military Lodge of A. F. and A. M., as sho is the Matron of the — astern Star Chapter now presiding at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. { have no doubt that he has been trough and on various trips with the regiment before his enlistment in 1913, but he has done his duties as @ soldier more thoroughly since tha timo as he found ft more than just the trip’ as he had taken before his enlistment, but felt as if it was more of a duty of his, Me has been in the Pershing Expedition i Mexico, and proved to be the best orderly in camp at that time as he was then a Bugler, and was recommended — as the most proficient orderly in that camp, of Co onia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. T can vouch on him being a coming young man of the race, with honors from childhood {o the present time, his mother is no doubt prou: of such a son doing his duty both to God ang Country. Washington Teacher Commits Sutcide Washington, D.C. February 4.— Robert Henry Brown, one of the col- ored teachers here in the public schools shot himself last Friday night in the presence of his family, dying immed lately. ‘The daily papers. announced as a case of suicide, STYLE BOOK e-o HAIR... To Colored Women Mie are ta ned Ci Baier Wis hy iis oor tsct oat By seo enowoe nes nt VASE My dressing sent free, OR TMM ss cclee,2°, SANUEEEED one. Wo sent thous Rem? ieee. Bama otieicy ote ea ia We make the best y _-eoligoriatent Nicht ENING combs, wit cel aE caerns tone gh eu heey ha, fly FHI Sa meng ae date Set BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. $122 postpaly. Ceeinhar ir} eel taeemmanaise aude POSTPAID $1°° Bur etter oremen, tise cee teed ects asses pind se ua a RUMANTS MAIR CORA es watast Parke Howe SoePANY: of, DEPARTMENT D, SEVEN Jeffries No. 1 effries No. Yy4\ J | TRADE, ° h, MARK ple, | EZ, | Pure and Reliable COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS: PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. Protect Yourself By Taking JEPERIES 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 Manufacturing Pharmacist ‘ ’ 214 FB. BROAD SP., RICHMOND, VA. | Enclosing Stamps or Monoy Order | and the goods will be sént to you by parcel post or express BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. ay THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AG A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION, NW. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Negro Agricul- tural @ 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 couraze, pleasant surroundings, For terms or catalog, address Dr. 8. B. Jones, Director, fend 61 and secure lodging im advance. JAS. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. 0. --- SATURDAY Feb'y. 9 THE PLANET COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN WORLD WAR (Continued From First Page.) In spite of the nature of the ground, riven by months of bombardment into thesemblance of a stormy sea, covered with corpses, fragments of barbed wire and the dobras of many hard-fought battles, under a mist so thick that the squadron-leaders had to guide themselves by the compass. In this order they reached their first objective, deployed as a skirmishers and at the time fixed, passed through the first line and sprang forward at distances and alignment as perfect as on parade. The squadron-caders themselves drew the attention of their men to this magnificent spectacle which was visible as far as Fort Doussum. In this order they reached the "Tizas" trench, when suddenly their flank came under murderous fire from machine-guns enclosed in a bay in the opposite slope on the right of the first Company. The fire made to lie down. The fire stopped for a moment, then broke out again in front, the battalion advanced by leaps up to the crest looking down on the ravine of In Fausse Cote from the south-west. The mitralile from the opposing slope struck down every man who showed himself. The losses were becoming serious, and the line seemed to be held up. Seeing that the opposing machine-gun Captain Chauvin commanded the fire Company, brought up the support line with the assaulting sections and profiting by a movement of the units on his right, threw the whole company forward. They sprang to the assault, and Bugler AmbeLons Bag en sounding "the charge" at the same moment, the left Company was also drawn forward and the ravine traversed at the double. The first action sprang on the machine-guns and the company supplied at finding themselves surrounded, sweeping up their hands and surrendered. Sixty gunners and their weapons were the prize. EQUALLED THE BEST Calmly the — Senegalese battalion took possession of the position posted their bombers and quick-fireers to hold off counter-attacks, and the sappers, spade in hand, turned the fortifications with a skill equal to that of the best engineers in Europe. In the Order of the Day of the Grande Armée the — Senegalese Battalion receive the following mention: "On the 24th of October, 1916, advanced to the attack of the German lines in perfect order, brilliantly seized the enemies first line, and then reforming, carried the principal objective assigned to them after a deferred advance of more than two kilometers. Captain Chauvin was awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor for his brilliant leadership. From the long list of "mentions" I select two: "Abdou Youssef — Although wounded, returned to the firing-line and displayed the highest qualities of bravery and courage." "Monsou Dansako—Corporal of Battalion No.—four times took wound returned to the pressing station and returned to his post after being wounded. AFTER THE BATTLE After the battle, in their cantonments these splendid troops are filled with the pride of battle. They are happy at having fought, and proud of having conquered. They exult in having taken part in the struggle for humanity against the organization which has pressed on parts of Africa with a brutal domination. They are filled with contempt for the perpetrators of injustice, helpless and unarmed populations of Europe and Africa. On one occasion a senegalese corporal at an observation seeing a German column deploy, turned to his comrades in the trench and said, "look out! Here come the Savages." They are sensible to praise and encouragement. They are also by no means indifferent to the increase of pay so much for the sake of the money—they are not hesitate to gamble away all that they have about them, but for the pleasure of going it to wife and "piccanimun" to home, whence comes request for slack handkerchiefs and other ornaments which they take a pride in fulfilling. Madame Nadie Bagayoko, of Kinda, writes to thank her husband for 50 francs received by the last mail, and adds: "Send me a silk handkerchief for my head, because they cannot be got in the shop here." We map he sure that the next mail carried her the handkerchief. It has been falsely stated that the colored soldiers had not stand a bombardment. Their courage is indubitable and has thoroughly proved, and like their European fellows, they have injured themselves to modern heavy artillery attacks, and endure it with calmness. They can even jest at it. After a recent dose of "drum-fire" one of them gained enormous applause by improvising a "Dance of the Flying Wings," the performer looked upwards, seizing the sky, started nervously at apposed explosions to right and left for shelter, rolled his eyes, pretended to be horibly frightened, and took doses of mimic terror which made his comrades roll on the ground in paroxysm. of laughter. Yet only the night before the merry mockers had returned from the tronches where for days had been exposed to the real thing! A RECORD OF SERVICE. On the 1st of March, 1916, a battalion was organized at Saint Raphael from veterans of the previous campaign and recruits recently arrived from Africa. After three months training, to give the necessary cohesion, the battalion was sent to the front on the 1st of June, and went into the trenches on the Oise, and then on the Somme, taking its part in all the battles. In October, the battalion went into winter quarters near Aarachen, where it was put under "intense" training and on the 19th of March, 1917, joined the armies of the North and Northeast on the line of the Alsne, where it was attached to a regiment of Coignal Infantry with which it took part in the Spring of intensive. On the 16th and 17th of April it distinguished itself greatly at the farm of Nolay, the men dying at their posts rather than abandon the post on which they had taken it. In April, Mill of Lafaux, and in June, July was in the trenches in the reconquered part of Alsace. During July-August it took part in the defense of the plateau of Craome and California and fought on the Chemin des Dames. These names suffice to show that the battalion was always at the seat of the hottest fighting, and wherever it was called upon to serve, whether in attack or in defense, it attracted courage, devotion, and self-sacrifice. The quality of these gallant soldiers will be shown by a few quotations from the "citations a l" order" for a single day. "Koft Ala, private:—Cool and collected, courageous y leq his comrades on the 16th of April, 1917, to an assault of the enemy positions. Although wounded, continued to throw his bombs on a hostile machine-gun and only felt his post when his strength gave out." "Combs, private:—Very devoted and courageous; on the 16th of April, 1917, dressed, under fire the wounds of his Hôtelant and returned to his post in the line." "Demba N'Daigne, private:—Very courageous, on the 16th of April, 1917, taking the quick-dring gun of one of his wounded comrades, stopped, by his fire, an attempted bombing attack by the enemy." Demba N'Daigne, sergeant:—On the 16th of April, 1917, distinguished himself among the bravest of those who advanced against a German counter-attack and formed a first line of defense behind the barbed wire." Donga Thiam, private:—On the 16th of April, 1917, being with a group of bombers and all his comrades having become casualties continued alone to cast his bombs into the enemy's trench." Hil Diot, corporal:—Showed remarkable courage in the attack on the 16th of April, 1917, and remained at his post although seriously wounded and never ceased to encourage his comrades. Where all are brave it is no small matter to stand out sufficiently to attract notice; each "etiation a Pordre" is equal to a decoration, and is inscribed on the Regiment's Roll of Honor as a leaf of laurel in its crown, as a memento of deeds which have made it usurious, and an incitement to their successors to emulate the deeds of the heroes. CITATIONS A L'ORDRE Owing to the activity of the German intelligence department with its vast network of spies, and the necessity to avoid affording the enemy any clue to -the position and nature of the troops opposed to him at any specific point, the War Offices of the Allies have covered the doings of the various units of the Army wilt a vell of secrecy which is so solid lifted. I am, however, permitted to definitely name the following battalions, and to the following "citations" as specimen of the appreciation by the High Command of the deeds of "Les Traiteurs." "The 61st Songeacee Battalion specially distinguished itself on the 9th and 10th of July, 1916, by the tenacity and vigor of its attacks. The severe fighting carried five successive lines of enemy trenches and a very strong position which it held in spite of furious counter-attacks by the enemy. Took 1,000 prisoners." "The 36th Senegalese Battalion on the 24th October, 1916, advanced to the attack of the German lines in perfect order, brilliantly carried the first enemy line, then reforming carried the objective assigned to it, after an energetic progress of more than two kilometres." The "29th Battalion of Senegalese Sharpshooters": Under the orders of Commandant Chanel bore stolarly and without shelter very violent hom bardment during one day and two nights, then on the 17th April, 1917, insipte of serious losses, sprang for ward to the assault of an almost in accessible enemy position three times calling forth cries of admiration from the next regiment, entered it and maintained itself there." WHERE THEY SLEEP Along the territory stretching from the North Sea to A'asance, which for three years has been the scene of the Titanic's struggles of this war, there stretches a Via Dolorosa marked by the cemeteries where the brave who have fallen for freedom, rest in their sleep. The plety of future generals, the men, and especially, of French women, are certain these sad, yet proud, memorials, here on All Souls' Day in each year they will come to celebrate the "Mess des Morts," to shed a tear for the brave who not only fell, to lay a flower on the earth which holds them in her bosom, or to pay the passing tribute of a sigh for the young and beautiful and the brave who offered themselves a smile on the altar of the Father and the brave for home and hearth and alter of the tomb, but among the crosses which mark the tombs they will find unwonted memorials where lie the "Children of the Sun" who came to die for France. For THE RICHMOND PLANET many generations. French mothers will tell their children of "les bravas Noirs" who came across the sea from lands lying under the tropical sun $t_0$ endure the winter cold and the gar man rage, for the sake of a land and a people which regarded all her children as equa, whatever their race or color and was great enough to live up to its chosen motto $t_0$ "Liberte, Fraternite," which could say and ensure that equal suffering entitled equal honor. And while the children may smile as they hear of traits of the simplicity of these "great children" they will learn how all of them, from the Senegal, or from Dahomey or from the Congo, from Madagascar or from Somali and or from faraway Annam, take a worthy place of pilgrimage, of taking a worthy place of pilgrimage, of ten centuries of French heresy; $t_1$ followers of Roland and the Paladin of Charlemagne; of Du Ducsclin and Bayard; worthy of successors of the Grande Armee, of the Grenadiers of Marengo, of Anuletier, of Wagram, of Jena; of the men who under the greatest French soldiers carried the banner of France through the length and breadth of Europe and defeated the grand-fathers of their present foes. and when on the cross-surmounted graves are scattered the symbols of a great country's love, be sure that the resting places of the Colored Heroes will receive queen THE HOUR OF TRIAL Once more, after fifty years a people in its hour of bitter trial has called upon its "Black Brothers" for help, and has not called in vain. They have come, and have done their duty without asking "What shall be our rea"? As of old they trust that graz'd studs, and that graz'd graves of their sons and that will be a perpetual reminder of their claim. The mortal bodies rest beneath the soil of France but their souls are a legion who are watching for the dawn of the promised day when, everywhere, every man shall stand upon his own worth. When the last reveal'ce sounds it is to be hopeless, they will not arise as avenging accursors, but as approving witesses. TO BE CONTINUED COLORED SOLDIERS ARE HIGHLY ENTERTAINED AT BROOK HILL On Saturday night, January 26, 1918 the Misses Stewart, of Brook Hill give a reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Beard, to entertain their son, Corporal Jefferson M. Beard and the following of his friends: are now at Camp Lee Secretary of the Army, T. Purcyar, Sergeant John L. Nunn, Corporal Thomas Holmes, William F. Tylor, Robert A. Moore, James Thomas Hart, Richard James, Lynwood Fultz, John Anderson, Arthur Lancaster, Mitchell Sampson, John Fletcher, Charles A Waddy, E. Warren Jackson, W. Underwood, James W. Randall, George Henderson, Floyd Fleming, Lewis B. Bowman Sergeant Orvillo E. Bates. A delightful repast was served, consisting of the following: Turkey ham, potato salad, scallop oysters, candied potatoes, turn-overs, fruits in piekles, cranberry sauce brick cream, cakes of the cakes Souvenirs were given the cakes also cigarettes, caps and candies. Immedately after the supper Corporal Jefferson M. Beard escorted by his camrams from Camp Leo went to the Misses Stewart's home and rendered the following selections: *Come Along* Little Children, Comma Takes a Long, Tall Brown Skin Man to Leo the Germans Lay Their Lilies Down*, "Swing Low, Sweet Charlie*, and "Indana". *The Misses Stewart at their home, gave the boys cigarettes, handkerchiefs and candy. The boys left their home by giving the yell, "Who right, right, then back to the home of Mr. John Beard*. *The following roles added much to the pleasure of the evening: Mrs. C. Bernard Gilpin, who sang several beautiful selections, Mrs. Madolini Moss, Mrs. Id K. Mills, Emms Emily J. Gilpin, Gwendola Brown, Lelia Dabney, Harret J. Edwards, Bessie Edwards, Myrtle J. Buford, Pattie Cox, Madie Shoppe, Frances Seay, Anne M. Anne Coleman, Freda and Cecile Sydne, Mayo, Messrs. Bernard Gilpin, Rhoderick Beard and Henry Beard, Rhoderick Beard served as catter ST. CLAIRSVILLE NEWS ST. CLARIFSVILLE, O., February 4.—The A. M. E. Church is prospering this year better than it has for some time, with Rev. C. W. Greene, pastor. Prayer meetings are well attended. Vice Velma Stewart, of Flushing, visited her, and Mrs. L. C. Stewart last cook. Little Miss Ruth White is improving. Miss Lillie Goings visited rn Wheeling Monday. Mr. Patrick Robinson has returned himself the Minors Convention as a delegate. Mrs. Andrew Robinson visited in Wheeling Tuesday. Mrs. C. W. Greene is ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. James Harris entertained Mrs. Percy Palmer at supper, Friday evening. Mr. S. G. Washington was a business caller at War Wood, Tuesday. Mrs. John B. Washington and children are visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Goings. Mrs. Henry Pinket and daughter, Mrs. M. Pitchburgh are visiting her husband at St. C. Mr. Arthur Tapsico has accepted a position with the Clarkson Coal Company. Mrs. D. C. Hawkins and daughter, Carrie, visited in Wheeling, Saturday. Mr. Bonnie Jordan is reported better. Rev. C. W. Greene has returned from Battle Creek, Michigan. Mrs. Lewis Wooten visited in Wheeling last week. Mrs. Emma Jordan entertained a number of young folks at a Taffy Party last week at her home on Sugar street. Mr Charlie Castleman, of St. C. and Miss Lillian Caldwell, of Washington, Pa. will be united in marriage some time this week. A LINE O'CHEEK ONE DAY O THE WEEK. THE RHYTHM OF DESTINY. (By E. D. D., Coffee, Richmond, Va.) Thank God! that Heaven holds the odds— Negroes unscapered sway the world. Laughed at the jesters' jeers, the vangern's nods. And, though the Serpent round us curled. His crushing foil!—Dediny's Star Sucked us away to War. Meek cars pelted with, "Niggers! Niggers!" And yet the Race stands firm. When came the guilded fist of Hum intrigues. All they denounced the spymen's term. Desire America's outrage. We've been as patient as a sage. Black patriots love Liberty! What tried our Souls we've overcome The ruthen of a Dediny Staved up the treacherous doom. Shoulder to shoulder, duty hurled, Drafted black thousands, save this world! Through paths thick whistled—barbed with thorns. Shone forth the bright day-star of Hope! When Hun Death marked our Country' heart. *Twas we who turned the tyrant's dart* *The Rhythm of our Destiny* *PAN-WOULD DEMOCRACY* $20,000,000 IN NEGRO HOLDINGS Colored Race Has Been Active in Buying of Real Estate Here. (By John E. Nall, of Nall & Parker.) The Negro population of New York city for the past thirty years has in some measure owned real property. Back in the days when Negroes lived around Macdougal street a small amount of property was owned by various members of the race, which, as near as I have been able to determine, represented about one-half of the dollars. At that time the population was small—I presume 15,000 or 20,000 people woud be a safe estimate. With the northward movement, in which all peoples Joined, the Negroes took up residence in and around what is now the Pennsylvania zone, and during this period of their history in the city St. Philip's P. E. church required property on West Twenty-ethree and later the Beth A. M. E. Church utilized property on the same street. Finally, and there a few colored people bought, and when the Pennsylvania Railroad move started the colored owners in this neighborhood sold their properties at big prices. From here they moved to the San Juan Hill section in the Sixteens on the West side, but, on the whole this has never been very promising in the way of developing. The apartments were antiquated and the section has generally bad, there was never any general purchase on the part of colored people there and the better element took up residence in Harlem. Quite a number of Negroes went to Harlem in 1900 when white owners of properties were unable to rent to white tenants. These colored tenants saved the day for these owners. This was the founding of the Negro section of Harlem, as it is known and houses being owned with two, or three houses being owned them on West 134th street. Finally, those realized taut through this mediation would be possible to keep their properties rented, and from time to time more houses were opened. The colored people quickly realized that in Harlem they were being offered houses of a better type than they had ever occupied before, and it was not very long before the message was carried to their brothers, in the lower districts of the city. The neighborhood today has a population of easily 100,000 people, and stretches from 131st street to 144th street, between Park and Bigham avenues. It is safe to say that perhaps nowhere in the United States does a condition like this obtain. BIG HOLDINGS OF NEGROES Naturally the people gradually caught the spirit of purchasing real estate, and since 1900 it is estimated by a recent census of their real estate holdings that about $20,000,000 worth of property is controlled by them. Among the big single owners Philip's P. E. Church, controls about 1,500,000 worth of realty, and it is managed exclusively by Negroes, Mme. C. J. of the Walker Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis, owns easily $35,000 worth of property in this city. The rest is distributed among the population. The Negro population of the city sees the wisdom of becoming land owners and they prefer to acquire their property in a matter in which no publicity is given to it. They prefer to have their identity unknown, principally for the reason that since the mortgage lending institutions are organized in attitude against this class of property for mortgage accommodation and since mortgages are a necessity, only the courageous membrs of the race dare acquire property. This membrs a broad statement but it is never less, a fact. There is nowhere in the city of New York where colored owners of real estate, or white owners of colored tenements seeking mortgage accommodation can receive the same consideration that owners of other properties receive, and wherever such mortgages are secured the owners are compelled to accept a smaller mortgage, pay a higher rate of interest, a bigger bonus, in short, terms that are unequitable. This class of property and owner is also the victim of unfair opinions with reference to value. Certain real estate firms in the city attempt to appraise property all over the city, which is a physical impossible to do efficiently. In most cases, applications on this class of property do not even require that the appraiser visit the property. It only need be known that it is colored property and the appraisal is worked out in the appraiser's mind. As a matter of fact all real estate in the city suffers from the appraisal because it is responsible to suppose that the broker in his community surely must know more about the changes that take place in the community, affecting and influencing values, since he is a part of the community, than the man who never has occasion to enter it except for the purpose of appraising a piece of property. TITLE COMPANIES DISCRIMINATE An illustration of the inconsistency of this condition, which stands out in my judgment to a marked degree, is the attitude of the various title companies in the city who canvass among the colored people to serve them in a legal way, such as searching of titles, guaranteeing of titles. But an application for mortgages accommodation is placed with these title companies it is politely thrust aside with the explanation that the companies do not care for these mortgages on the theory that they cannot dispose of them to their investors. The title companies can dispose of mortgages on good colored properties just as easily as they can dispose of mortgages on properties tenanted by other people if the companies stand back of these mortgages with a gaurd they can market their mortgages among other people. But they prefer to have no business dealings with them along this line. This same thing is true of most banks. The inconsistency is again shown here with reference to savings banks for the reason that it is estimated that colored people have deposited in various savings banks in the city of New York upward of $20,000,000. But applications made to these banks for mortgage loans are respectfully declined. Most real estate people feel that colored people when they occupy property cause a condition of depreciation, a theory not based on fact. If a certain people live under the same physical and environmental conditions, maintain the same standard in the property that former tenants have, and pay their rent with the same currency used by everybody, it hardly seems conformable to claim that by virtue of the color of their skins they depreciate property. BUYING SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED It seems to me that a people who in thirty years can acquire over $150,000,000, worth of real estate in a city like New York, where economic opportunities for them are limited, they must represent a fairly good class of citizens who should receive the same commercial courtesies that are extended to other peoples who go to make up our big city. Surely, when a man needs to acquire real property responsibilities, to which he prefers a different viewpoint and a broader look generally, he naturally becomes a better citizen, and in this way he not only helps himself but his influence must extend to all those about him. When these colored owners are forced to meet present conditions to do business with title companies and savings banks, rather than be regarded as citizens who must be eliminated, they should receive the same consideration, and would be greater buying on the part of these people and it would create on the whole a better people. (N. Y. Evening Mail) RONCEVERTE NEWS RONCEVERTE, W. VA, February 4.—Rev. I. H. Carpenter filled his pulpit Sunday, the 3rd and preached a very sermon. Rev. G. H. Carter preached at Lowisburg, W. Va. Sunday, the 3rd. Mrs. Mattie Proctor has been very ill at her home but is able to be out now. Mr. Clarence Earley was a business visitor at Cincinnati, Ohio and Huntington, W. Va. Mrs. Green Barlow, daughter and son, have returned home after spending some time with relatives and friends in South Carolina. Miss Frances Woods and nephew have gone to spend the Winter with her niece, Mrs. Clair Cousin, at Charleston, W. Va. On his way to Camp Lee, Mr. and Mrs. James Curry stopped over to see their mother, Mrs. Joe Marshall. Mrs. Ida Eggleston has been ill but is better at this writing. Maple Grove Graded School gave a great debate. It was a success and much information was gained. Mrs. Henry Miller is ill at her home. Rev. G. A. Carter sprained his arm Saturday, but was able to fill his pulpit Sunday. Mr. John Eubank's hand is somewhat improved. He sustained a severe mash by a bump of coal. Mr. Rush's loss is suffering from a very bad injury, caused by a splinter in his hand. Mr. Spencer Woods has returned from off the Greenbrier. Mr. Edward Barbor is spending a few days with his parents and friends FARMVILLE NEWS Miss Ruby C. Pettiford, Ohio's favorite reader and entertainer will be in our town February 15th at the colonah A. M. E. Church. Everyone is invited to come out and hear her. Admission twenty-five and fifteen cents. Mrs. E. Stanley Clark has been confined in her hime for a number of days, much to the regret of her friends. At this writing Mr. Henderson Vaughan, of Main Street is some what better. There are many sick among us. Mr. John C. Palgo from Petersburg and Mr. Charlie H. Robinson from Union University are home for examinations from the Local Board of Prince Edward. Miss Marion Hawkins and Miss Vioia E. Garden, spent a few days here and wee. They are teaching together at Church Road, Virginia. THE NORFOLK BAPTISTS ARE PROGRESSIVE President R. C. Woods Visits the City by the Sea. Leaving Lynchburg on the 19th inst., to spend the 20th and 21st as the guest of the Tidewater Baptist Ministers' Union, I arrived on the belated train around three A. M. Sunday morning, and was met by an automobile escort and was carried to the home of Rev. J. H. Ashby to spend the night. This trip made it possible for me to see Norfolk Baptists from an angle that I had not before. It afforded the opportunity to view the church and church homes of the Baptists and Norfolk has the proud distinction of having among the most beautiful edifices in our denomination and one cannot touch the life of this people and view their splendid work without feeling justly proud of them. My program for Sunday at 11 o'clock was an engagement with the Queen Street Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. F. W. Williams, D. D. Queen Street stands in the front rank of the church churches, as well as Norfolk City. The church is under the pastorate of Dr. Williams and is of beauty. As well as building a splendid church home, he has built more in that he has built a fine church people in numbers, spirit, devotion and work. Dr. Williams is, also, president of the Conference, a gentleman of excellent qualities and a highly esteemed by the people of Norfolk, without regard to church affiliation. On the evening of Sunday, it was my pleasure to be in a very beautiful church home of the Ehebezer Baptist congregation of Portsmouth, pastored by Dr. C, C. Somerville. The Ehebezer Church is one of first rank and Dr. Somerville, its pastor, holds a prominent place in denominational ranks as preacher, writer and thinker. During the pastorate of Dr. Somerville Ehebezer has made rapid strides forward and spendid work has been accomplished. He, also, is hod in high esteem by the citizenship. On the 21st, at the noon hour, I was programmed to address the Tidewater Ministers' Union, in their conference capacity. The Conference holds its weekly sessions in the beautiful edifice of the First Calvary Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. P. J. Wallace. Norfolk has the further disposition of having one of Virginia's very conference presided over by Dr. P. W. Williams. The men composing this conference represent a well trained, progressive, enthusiastic and inspiring group. They represent the men who give standing and character to the Baptists of this section of Virginia and that make our race and denominational leaders. Through the splendid work of these men, they hep to shape our denominational affairs in State and nation. The conference was well attended and very interesting. At night, we came to the climax of the program, which was a mass meeting, under the auspices of the Tidewater Baptist Ministers' Union, comprising Tidewater and vicinity. I greeted here in the beautiful First Calvary Church, a large and enthusiastic audience of Norfolk's representative people. The Ministers' Union were in large numbers and things generally were well staged for the fine meeting, the music for the occasion was furnished by the splendid choir of the First Calvary Church and the Ministers' Quettete. The choir proved to be one of exceptions' qualification and the quettete proved to be a very popular one, a very appearance, they were enclosed, and Eliza Coppage read to the delight of the audience, "The Old Fiddle and Its Master." The meeting proved to be a most inspiring one. I must mention the splendid work of Dr. P. J. Wallace, who pastors the First Calvary Church. Possibly no one in our denomination deserves more credit for the splendid work accomplished than Dr. Wallace. Dr. Wallace took hold of the First Calvary people in a very difficult period and stage in their life and has developed a fine church people and has built for them as fine church edifice in every appointment and facility that is usually seen anywhere. While in Norfolk, I was the guest in the homes of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Ashley, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Somerville, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Bowling. These friends made my stay in Norfolk a very happy indeed. These persons that I have stood stand in the forefront of our church leaders and their good wives are receiving them the very closest possible gift in all of their work. In each home, the Madam, in a very queenly way, made things happy. It was my pleasure to greet many of my friends in the Norfolk Conference; among them, other than those mentioned, were Revs. C. P. Madison, A. O. Bell, A. E. Jeffries, O. C. Jones, A. Hobbs, C. H. D. Griffin and other friends of years of acquaintance; and had the pleasure of greeting for the first time, Rev. J. H. Billups, Clerk of the Conference; Rev. J. P. Reid, of Martinsburg, W. Va. The ministers of Norfolk are to be congratulated upon the splendid condition of things generally in their city. The passage of the churches responsive to the great work of the times and their work in the most progressive condition. One visiting Norfolk will gain a most favorable impression of our denomination, through the splendid men. (Signed) R. C. WOODS, President Virginia Theological Seminary and College. RICHMOND Virginia COLORED SOLDIERS IN TRAINING CAMP. Pictures taken under special Government Permit. An address illustrated with slides by Thos. J. Callaway of the Crisis, New York City, at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Tuesday, February 12, 1918, 8:30 P. M. This lecture will be given in two parts; namely, the first will throw on the screen showing the Life from which our soldiers have been drafted for participation in the great task to make the world safe for Democracy; the second part, will show many pictures of the life of our soldier's training. This will be the greatest illustrated lecture that has ever been given here, of this nature. We expect colored Richmond to show her colors and as come out one thousand times as the admission will be only Tenants. Mr. Calloway is making a series of lectures; and he began his lecture tour Monday evening, 28th, 1918 at the Asbury, M. E. Church Washington, D. C., and they are as follows, namely: January.29, Baltimore, Md.; 30, Annapolis, Md.; 31, Easton, Md.; February, 1, Cambridge, Md.; 2, Sal February, Md.; 3, Pocumcake City, Md. ; 4, Va.; 5, Newport,News, Va.; 6, Nefoula, Va.; 7, Portsmouth Va.; 8, Suffolk, Camp Lee, 10; Petersburg, 11, City, 12; Rich Richmond, 13, Charlestonville, 14; Stanton, 15, Roanoke, 16, Lynchburg, 17 Danville, Virginia. Isaac T. D] Ross, Master of Ceremonies and General Agent of Richmond, Va., for the Crisis, Virginia Union University DANVILLE NEWS. Danville, Va., February 5.—The Baraca Class of the Calvary Baptist Sunday School will celebrate its ninth anniversary next Sunday, the tenta. A very splendid program has been arranged. Mv. J. R. Cooper, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, is the speaker of the day. The services will begin promptly at 3:00 P. M. The public is invited. Sunday last was high day with the Trinity Baptist Church. Beginning with the Sunday School the enthusiasm was kept up through the day. Miss Freeman, the superintendent, was at her post on time. She is one who realizes the importance of mores and seeks to make every minute Miss Freeman bears the honor of being the only female superintendent in this theology. The lesson, a practical one, was by all. At 11:30 A. M., the pastor, J. R. Cooper, ascended the rostrum and services of the hour began. Rev. Cooper preached a powerful sermon from the text, "And there went with Him a band of men whose hearts God had touched." Isa. 10:26, using as a subject, "Hearts touched by God." Present at the B. Y. P. U. were two of the oldest sisters of the Mrs. Mrs. Jennie Brewer and Mrs. Elizabeth Coleman. The oopie was opened by Deacon D. L. L60; discussed by Deacon Davis and others, A Ponceau school came at the communion service. Rev. Coats, pastor of the Mt. Oiye Baptist Church, was present and assisted around the table. Collection for the day, $30.30. Turner's Dollar Club made an excellent showing. May the power of God lead hs church. A WELLWISHER The following are on the sick list this week: Mr. Geo. Halston, Madames Cella Flippen and Lizzie Johnson. Mr. Preston Watkins, who fell on the street Saturday was not seriously hurt, and is doing fine. Mr. John Womack was home Sunday from Camp Lee. Mrs. Sarah Crump, of Scranton, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Romaine Adams, and her mother, Mrs. Smith, of Hoibrock Street, who has been very ill, but is improving. Mrs. Mattie Pricock, Holbrook Street, was called to New York Friday to be with her nephew, Mr. George Bowers, who is very ill. Mrs. Vivian G. dalamba, of Mountain Hill, Va., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Ethel R. Wilson. Danville is not to be left when it comes to $t_0$ the run for race pride and race cooperation. This was demonstrated last night (Monday) when a representative number of citizens met in the interest of the N. A. A. C. P. After short talks by Messrs. J. T. Page, J. R. Wison, I. W. Taylor, S. B. Noble, Mrs. V. G. daLamba, a temporary organization was formed. Prof. J. T. Page, the prime factor of the movement, was elected chairman; Mr. T. Pritchard, vice-chairman; Rev J. R. Cooper, secretary, and Mr. J. R. Wilson treasurer. The results were very encouraging. The next meeting will be held Tuesday of week (the 12th) at the Industrial High School, eight o'clock P. M. All persons who are invited of the race are invited to be present.