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THE RICHMOND PANET Virginia State Library. VOLUME XXXV. NO. 14 RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY PRESIDENT A. A. GALVIN CALLS BAPTISTS FOR WORK Virginia Baptist State Convention to Meet it May, at Newport News. DANVILLE, VA., February 11—Dear Brotheren and Co-workers of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, Greeting: It is indeed my pleasant privilege to break my long silence in the press, on the great work of our Convention. While the weather was so trying and the temperature swing about zero, I felt it to be not only wetless, but, perhaps harmful to press the just and urgent claims of our landable cause. Thus my stiffness during the Winter. But now that the weather is brightening up, with, evidently the worst behind us, let us all take a deep breath and exclaim with a loud voice, "On to Newport News, Va." $O_{11}$ to Newport News! Brotheren, the old year has been swept into eternity and this New Year has come upon the scene, having brought with it new opportunities and responsibilities; then let us read with care the signs of the times which bid us to arise and quit ourselves like men. It is generally conceded that the Virginia Baptist Convention is much above the average body of its kind among Baptists and now it is up to the officials and constituency of that splendid organization on to further prove this impression to be true, thus making good this distinguished claim. And I believe we can and will do this. As to my part, by the Divine help, I will do my best, as I have always willingly done. And brethren, will you do the same? Thank you, I knew you would. Oh, how we enjoy the peace that has so beautifully prevailed in our ranks for several years. Some outside of our ranks have prophesied the coming of strife and confusion among us. But, thank God, it has not yet appeared and I must say that I am not expecting it to come. For our brethren realize that carnest hearts that have the spirit of brotherly love and a high sense of honor, do not easily allow themselves to be cut asunder. And if we are to judge the present by the past, we must conclude that the brethren of our Convention have carnest hearts and that they have also both the spirit of brotherly love and a very high sense of moral and Christian honor. Then with the present outlook, there is no reason to look for anything among us this year that spells less than peace and pleasure. And how we thank God for this. And how we pray our Father to help us make it absolutely true. Dr. T. H. White, our able Corresponding Secretary has sent forth his annual letter which appeals to every man and woman of our ranks to be stir himself and herself for the great meeting in Zion Baptist Church, Newport News, Va., Dr. C. E. Jones, pastor, May 8-12, 1918. Then let every Baptist Church, pastor, deacon and layman, take the message to heart and act in keeping with its requests according to ability and opportunity. The Great Jubilee last July has taught that Colored Baptists can bring to pass great things for God and the denomination. And now in Newport News, may the same story be told in sermon and song, in prayer and praise, in speech and in the way that our Church offerings may be laid upon the table. We expect the minutes of the Convention, which are in the hands of the Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., will be out soon. And, brethren, do not lose patience and do not let the generosity of your Churches depend upon the early reception of the minutes. The minutes are expected to be out soon. If I receive no objections to the use of two banners and gold medals just as we did at the Jubilee Meeting I shall proceed to get them ready. What two Churches and Pastors will win these coveted prizes? Which two? I hereby ask that many of our brethren will begin, at once, to write about the Newport News meeting. Let's put the campaign on and make it hot. Yes, make it hot. Write to the Planet in Richmond, write to the Christian Review in Philadelphia and write to the Journal and Guide in Norfolk. Brethren do not wait for a few of the convention's officials and President Woods to do all of the writing for the work and then complain when either its quantity or quality does not suit you. You write some yourself, please. All right, thank you. I thought you would write at least, after being asked to do so. Let us read letters from Virginia from the mountains to the sea. And set us have letters from all of our much appreciated territories out side of Virginia. Notwithstanding the war a the cost of living, we have so much to encourage us. The work of our school in Lynnburg is in fine shame I do not believe it ever has been better in its whole history than it is doing right now. And whoever goes to shut institution will find a master at his post, in the person o, the Rev. N. C. Woods, A. M. D. D., and an abbe faculty. The kitchen and dining hall are nearing a happy completion. And as we prepare our donation for the convention, do let us remember that this arundell building costs about six thousand dollars. Then let us also remember that the small cost of one dollar a day per delegate will be charged at Newport News as was true at Lansdale, last July. Brethren the school, the convention and the 'fort' are calling for our host, at Newport News, May 8-12 1918. "On to Newport News." Yours for the work. A. A. GMAIN, Pres. Va., Baptist State Convention. MRS. DAISY E. JONES IS LAW TO REST. Mrs. Delay E. Jones, the wife of the well known founder of Jonesboro, Va., R. B. Jones, M. D. died Wednesday morning, February 7, 1918, about 6:15 o'clock at her residence 523 N. Second street, after a protracted illness. Her sons and relatives were, immediately notified and the following responded: Charles Edward Jones, Cleveland, O.; Dr. Robert E. Jones, Ir., Washington, D. C.; Thurlow E. Jones, New Haven, Conn.; Madison Jones, Schenectady, N. Y.; William W. Jones and Willard Hudson Jones, Mrs. Penelope E. Booth, Bordentown, N. J.; Mrs. L. J. Pannell, Staunton, Va. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, February 9, two o'clock, at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. M. E. Davis, the pastor, officiating. On the rostrum were: Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Rev. O. G. Jenkins, Rev. David Mays, Rev. A. A Hector, Rev S. C. Burrell, D. D., Rev. W. Haines, D. D. The Scriptures were read by Rev. A. A. Hector and prayer was offered by Rev. S. C. Burrell, D. D., Madame Carrie V. Hawkins sang with touching sweetness, also Madame Mildred Cross. Rev. Dr. Davis took as his text John 3:16. "For God so loved the world, etc." He read also by request the fifth chapter of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. He paid a glowing tribute to the ausculties of the deceased and sympathized with the bereaved husband and the family. He commented upon the promises of the Scriptures and concluded an eloquent and touching eulogy of the beloved dead. Rev. A. A. Hector spoke, The deceased left a husband, five sons, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The palpable were, Active, Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Dr. Herbert Allen, Dr. Walter Brown, Dr. A. D. Carr, Dr. J. C. Carper, Dr. J. M. G. Ramsey, Honorary, Dr. H. L. Harris, Sr., A. V. Norrell, Sr., Jacob Wright, B. F. Turner, Sr. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. The floral designs were numerous and costly. Mr. Ebenezer Harris Laid / to Rest, Dieq February 8, 1918 at 8:30 o'clock at the Virginia Hospital in the 31st year of his age. Ehenezer Benjamin Harris. His home was in Jacksonville, Florida but he had resided in Richmond, Va., not quite a year. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annan da Harris, one son and six brothers. The funeral services were held at the residence, 516 N. Third St., February 11, 1918, at 3:30 P. M. Mr. Harris was employed by Dr. Deltenger as laboratory Mechanic Dentist, by whom he will be greatly missed. The doctor considered him the finest colored Laboratory Mechanic Dentist in the State. His place will be hard to fill. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He is dead and gone but not for gotten. His Wife and Son. In Memoriam In sad but loving remembrance of my husband, Ethelene B. Harris, who departed this life, Friday morn ing February 8 1918 at 8:30 o'clock. Oh how we miss him, Miss his fond and gentle care, It was so hard to part with him Oh so hard to have him die But we hope some day to meet him Some sweet day, bye and bye, By his Wife and Child. Coal Distributed to the Poor. The Fulton Mother's Club in cooperation with the Women's Movement distributed 80 bags of coal to the poor and disabled of Fulton. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1918 THE WAR DEPARTMENT WANTS COLORED RADIO MEN Through Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to Secretary of War, the following order (with official modifications) has been issued by Adjunct General H. P. McCain: "The Federal Board for Vocational Education which is handing the训出 of draft registrants as operators for the Signal Corps, has been notified that it is the desire of the Chief Signal Officer to have a class started under the supervision of the Federal Board for Vocational Education in Armstrong High School, Richmond Virginia, with a view to furnishing operators for the 222th Field Signal Pattation (colored.)" Men in the first and second classes but not yet called are eligible to mennorship in this wireless class. Successful work carries with it advanced rank and pay after final training at camp. Here is one chance for you to do attractive work, Mr. Scott says it is "a kind of service which will rife great erosion upon our race." If you are interested, you can get further information from D. Webster Davis, Jr., or J. Milton Sampson, 117 E. Leigh Street. $5.00 FOR THE BEST LETTER Very shortly there will appear in the colored newspapers a series of short articles entitled "Business League Boosters." As the title suggests, the discussions will be confined to matters such as, advertising, selling, business methods, and other subjects of interest to National Negro Business League members and business men generally. In order to secure the very best material for this series, I am asking the readers of this paper to write me a letter relating some interesting experience they have had in dealing with Negro merchants. If the letters are praise; all the better, but if it is necessary to criticise, do so, but be sure that the criticism is wholly confined to an experience which exhibits some principle in merchandising. If letters are critical, please avoid names as far as expedition, without sacrificing clarity. All letters must be signed but names of writers will not be published without their written consent. The contest is open to everyone and there are no conditions except that the letters should not exceed 200 words and should be in my hands anytime before March 20th 1918. For the best and most interesting letter submitted the sum of $5,000 will be sent to the writer. Address your letter to; Albon L. Holsey, Assistant Secretary. The National Negro Business League Tuskegee Institute Alabama. Washington, February 11.—It is reported that eighty Colored girls employes at the Bureau of Engaging and Printing, were dropped last week and their places filled by white girls. The Colored girls secured their appointments under the Civil Service having passed the required examination. It is reported that the white girls were not required to take the examination, owing to the fact that the Bureau has been taken out from under Civil Service. Greenville, Miss., February 9.—Last week, the Colored Women's A&l Society of this city raised $100 and sent to the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee at Washington to help along the fund of $2,000,000 the national committee is raising for relief work. The Colored people of Greenville have only started in their effort to rank first, in proportion to population in the amount they will raise for the national committee. Camp Meade, Md., February 10.—It is understood here that the two Colored regiments in camp here, the 351st and 368th will soon be ordered to Camp Funston at Fort Riley, Kansas. While many of the boys whose homes are in Washington, but 17 miles distance will regret getting so far home, the men will welcome transfer to a section where there is not quite so much race prejudice. In Memoriam. In loving memory of Fannie Anderson Poindexter who died in Petersburg, Va., February 11, 1917. Mrs. VICTORIA GORDON THE BROKEN TWENTY-FOURTH O warriors brave, to thee we bow the head, By thy past deeds we hear the silent tread Of noble spirits, charged with valor true. Going forth undaunted whatever man may do. The cause for which your brothers gave their lives, is deceived by some a worthy sacrifice, imbued by sense of honor they did seek. To stay the hand of violence from the weak. What more could we expect from blood that's red. tu visions of men who have no fear or dread Of these whose hands are crimsoned still with gore; Commenced by fiends and foes in days of yore. Never think because the cloud of fate hath frowned. And seemed to strike thy valor to the ground. Because of verdicts furnished, cruc and beaten, That Justice was asleep upon the scene. She knows no man by color, fame or creed. But pays to all alike for worth or deed. The' tardy in her judgment she at last Will right all wrongs, though buried in the past. —William H. Thomas, Detroit, Mich. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Rev, J. A. Bacouts of Virginia Union University will speak at vester service on Sunday February 17, at five thirty. An entertainment will be given at the Y. W. C. A., Friday, February 22. Admission five cents. The class in first aid will meet Friday, February 15, at five o'clock. It is not too late to register. Twelve more can be admitted. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. The Angel of Death has within the last few months entered the ranks of our Church and called from labor to reward a number of our best members, whom we love and with whom we have labored. Today they represent us in the Kingdom. It was on last Tuesday night that the Angel called for one whose name will ever live in the memory of the members of this Church and state; for his Life was both useful and helpful. Thus we, the members of the Fifth Baptist Church, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things right, and count ourselves fortunate that after more than forty years of useful service in the Master's Vineyard we should be called upon to pay this tribute of respect to the memory of one who is so ripe in years of service. Men and women are here who testify, that "He married me"—others that, "He baptized me," an others, "He led to conviction of sin and a belief in our Blessed Redeemer." Resolved. That in the death of our ex-pastor, Rev, Frank Davis, who served this Church in the early days of its history, laid the foundation of this great Church, that we have lost a good, carnest, Christian minister. Resolved. That while it is painful to us and his family to have him leave so soon, and join that illustrious host above, where the humblest of earth, whose faith is stayed in God, we know that our loss is his eternal gain. Time is winging us away To our eternal home: Life is but a Winter's day,— A journey to the tomb: Youth and vigor soon will flee, Blooming beauty lose its charms; All that's mortal soon shall be Enclosed in death's cold arms. Time is winging us away To our eternal home: Life is but a Winter's day,— A journey to the tomb: But the Christian shall enjoy Health and beauty soon above, Where no worldly griefs annoy, Secure in Jesus' love. Resolved, That we emulate his virtues and imbibe his noble spirit and undaunted trust in God. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our record, and a copy pub- lished in the colored papers, and a copy sent to the family. Done by order of the Fifth Baptist Church, Rev, A, D, Daly, pastor, Brother N. J. Farral church clerk Special Sermon. Rev. A. M. Kent will preach a Special Sermon at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday February 17 1918, at 3:30 P. M. RACE BOOK IS BARRED FROM MAILS IN TEXAS STATE Colored Folks Still Leaving South— Colored Editor Beaten—Items From the Lone Star State, GALVESTON, TEX., February 1, (Special to the Planet). About two thousand race men left Houston in 1917 to northern points. The better class did not consider the ex- otics favorably until the Houston ri- dge and the bad treatment by policemen forced them there. I told the number booked to go this Spring will return from four to five disgra- cates. Galveston has only lost fifteen numbers for 1917 and untold numbers are ready to go the first Spring day. Hon. G. H. Nevels a politician and an associate of the late N. W. Cuny is very sick at his home. "The Appeal to Justice," a little book against mob violence and slave camps, by Roy E. C. Branch and others, has been prohibited from the U. S. mail at Galveston Texas. The management will take other steps relieve to the book at once. If the author had not written up the pro- nage case and the Texas City Prison Camps there would not be any objection to the book. The Texas City Prison Camps were operated by white army officials with Negroes only. The Peonage Farm, was operated by two rich white men in North Texas and the law played hide and seek when it was reported. One would say take the matter up with the Northern United States District Attorney and the Northern District Attorney would say, write the Southern District Attorney and no one will handle the indictment. The farm is in the North, 186 miles North of Fort Worth Texas and Fort Worth is 275 miles North of Galveston, Texas. Why is Justice weak when it comes to the Negro getting justice? There will soon be a race meeting at trinity Baptist Church to educate the race on the exodus move. All who wish to enrol, must read the Planet, of Richmond, Va. Hon. D, T. Shelton, editor of the New Idea, was knocked down a few weeks ago by two white soldiers. The cause is unknown as there were no words. There was no effort to ascertain who did it, Mr. Shelton is one of our most law-abiding citizens and peaceful. The soldiers did not know him and neither did he know them, Prof. A, W. McDonald is about to land in the city school, Prof. W, H. Wilson is holding down Dickinson High School. Rev. W, H. Stewart, of Brazorua, was in the city Sunday Rev, E. C. Branch was unable to go to New York in January on account of his sick son. His fare was offered by a company in New York, who wanted to talk with him about Southern conditions and labor. SOUTHSIDE INDEPENDENT CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Excellent Exercises—Fine Reports On the night of Abe Lincoln's birthday, February 12, 1918, the Southside Independent Beneficial Club celebrated its Fifth Annual Exercises at the Young Men's Love and Union Hall, corner Petersburg Pike and Decatur street. An excellent program was rendered and it was heartily enjoyed by the members who crowded the hall. Suffice it to say this Club has been in existence only five years and the rapid growth of its membership has astounded the whole community. President Grant Jackson and Secretary William White seem to be the moving spirits in this organization and through their uniring zeal and persistent efforts this club has purchased much property, holding a large bank account and they can boast of a membership of nearly 300 strong, able-bodied men. The program was fine and marked attention was noted throughout its rendition, Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev, R. J. Jackson; song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," by the Club; recitation, Mr. George Richardson; solo, Mr. Charles Howerton; address, President Grant Jackson; music, Select Quartet; annual report, Secretary William White; music, Sons of Zion; remarks Director S. Alexander; two minute remarks by visitors, Mr. James Irving acted as master of ceremonies. After the exercises, all prepared for the "feast" and enjoyed themselves to their heart's content with all the delicacies of the season. At twelve o'clock the members could be seen homeward bound. Thus ended the fifth annual entertainment of this much-talked-of, rapidly growing, remarkable beneficial club on the South side of the "Jeems." Much credit is given the following committee for the manner in which they handled the elaborate affair: Joseph Fountain, George Richardson, Lewis Booker, Lynn Langhorne, Secretary; William White, Chairman, —JRC Mr. William J. Winston, formerly of Richmond was married to Mrs. Dora Hamlin of Charleston, W. Va., recently at the bride's residence. Mr. Robert B. Porter left Wednesday for his home, Huntington, W. Va., after spending a delightful time visiting his brother and friends here. Prof. A. U. Craig of the United States Food Administration was in the city last week. He is energetic and resourceful. He toft for Nashville and will visit Louisville before he's return to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Laura Henry, of Norfolk, Va., missed through South Richmond this week outroute to Petersburg, Va. to visit friends and relatives. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Laura G. King. Mr. David Johnson, General Agent for the Loa XII Mining Company, of New Mexico was in the city book after the interest of the corporation. Russell W. Sears, Corporal in the 43rd Regiment, National Army has reached France. He is the son of Charlotte and the late J. Henry Sears. He wishes the prayers of his friends. Mrs. Martael Green Walker was called to Lynchburg very suddenly this week, to the sudden illness and death of her mother. Mrs. Sandie Baker Harris returned to Philadelphia, Pa., this week after three weeks' visit to her parents. Mrs. and Mrs. S. B. Baker, 909 N. 7th Street. FULTON NOTES. Mr. Thomas Pase our agent, 815 State St., is ready to deliver you the Planet. Give him your address. Our three churches are well attended. All seek to be cathedrals with the spirit of Christ. The Sunday Schools are in a progressive condition. The Training Classes are succeeding nicely under the instructor of the V. U. U. The examination papers stood 75.99. The teacher was clated. Pardon the Reporter, but allow me to state that the people of Fulton have always for 40 years had the best instructors they could obtain from the Richmond High School, Theological Seminary, then located at 19th and Main St., H. M. C. and V. U. U. Their aims have been for elevation in every respect. Rev. T. C. Martin, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church is coned to his home, 1121 Denny St. Rev. N. B. Brown preached to a large gathering last Sunday morning. In the afternoon he administered the Lord's Supper. Many visitors were present. Church Hill Bldg. Bank, 8213P St. Bow's and Shackleford's Pharmacy, Mrs. N. M. Shackleford, Secretary, Fulton Branch, 824 Denny St. have a few Christmas Cards left from one cent to fifty cents. You can have them. Call and see us. Bishop Evans Payne, pastor of the 4th Baptist Church has been confined to his bed for about five weeks. We hope he may soon recover Special Sermon at Fifth Baptist A special sermon will be preached at the Fifth Baptist Church, corner Harvie and Cary streets, Sunday, February 17, 1918, at 3:30 P. M. Subject, "A Live Valley." This sermon will be delivered by Richmond's noted preacher, Dr. R. V. Peyton, the pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. DO YOU KNOW HIM? Will some one kindly furnish me the whereabouts of Leonard McGill and inform The Planet Office. I am his brother and haven't seen him for twenty years. W. C. McGILL, 2614 Gordon St., Philadelphia, Pa., or W. C. McGILL, Shipwright, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Fuller Here. Rev, T. O. Fuller, D. D., Principal of Howe Institute of Memphis, reen- spent several days in this city recently. He visited the principal points of interest, being in company of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, who placed her New National at his disposal. He was delighted with what he saw here and the inclemency of the weather alone prevented his having a complete survey of our city. His engagement to Miss Dixie Williams, the brilliant and attractive instructress of Hartshorn Memorial College has been announced. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS COLORED REGISTERED MEN ARE OFFERED OPPORTUNITY Trained Men Needed for Western Colored Army Division. Local Board No. 1, through its chairman, Mr. Phillips, is desirous of informing the colored registered men of Richmond that the Personnel Officer of the Ninety-second Division, at Camp Funston, Kansas wants the services of technically trained men of all kinds for technical units, such as the Signal Corps, Mobile Repair shop, where men who know something of electricity and its practices, mechanics, machinists, mechanical helpers, auto-repairers, Himenes, cable splicers, harness makers, pharmacists, stenographers and typists are needed. There are splendid openings in this Division for specially trained, intelligent Negroes. They are needed for places as officers and non-commissioned officers. As fast as they demonstrate their ability they are promoted from one grade to another. See your local board or address, Lieut. T, T, Thompson, Personnel Officer, 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kansas. COLORED WAR SECRETARY TO SPEAK HERE Hon, Emmett J, Scot/ Will Address Richmond Citizens February 24. Hon, Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, will address the citizens of Richmond at the Hippodrome Theatre, Sunday, February 21, three e'clock P. M., Mr. Scott is widely known throughout the country as the secretary of Tuskegee Institute. He is now serving his government and race in furthering the work of the colored soldiers in the army. As special assistant to Hon, Newton D. Baker, the Secretary of War, Mr. Scott is well informed as to the status of our boys serving the colors and his message is looked forward to with much anticipation. The meeting is under the auspices of the State Executive Committee, Colored Department, of the Young Men's Christian Associations, and is under the supervision of Mr. J. H McGrew, State Secretary, The Sabath Glee Club and the Hippodrome Orchestra will render selections. The personnel of the State Committee is as follows: Hon, R. E, Magill, Chairman; Major Allen Washington, Hampton; Dr. L, L, Downing, Roanoke; President J. C Gandy, Petersburg, Rev. J. Alvin Russell, Lawrenceville, Mr. Inge, Charlottesville; Mr. B, A. Cephas, Richmond, Many of the committee are to be present on this auspicious occasion PRESTON TAYLOR GONE the funeral of Preston Taylor, the husband of Mrs. Anna Taylor, of 120 W. Hill street, took place last Tuesday, 12th inst., 2:30 P. M. at the Second Baptist Church. He had been a patient sufferer for a long time. He'd Saturday morning, 9th inst. at about 5 o'clock. Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D. officiated. He sympathized with the family and took as his subject, "Personal Accountability" and his text from Romans 14:12. Prayer had been offered by Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D. The deceased left a wife, three children and five grandchildren to mourn their loss. He was a member of Richmond Lodge, No. 1. Knights of Pythias and of Pure Gold Court, No. 59. Order of Calanthe. He was also an Odd Fellow. Rev. Scott C. Burrell, D. D. assisted in the ceremonies. Funeral Director A. D. Price had charge of the remains. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. GROCER COLEMAN PASSES AWAY Grocer James H., Coleman died Tuesday, February 12, 1918, at 12:50 M. A. mffer an illness that dated from about half past ten P. M., Saturday, February 2. He was one of the most progressive colored merchants in the city and had a large and profitable trade. He but recently advertised here in the colored papers and he was deservedly popular. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon, one P. M. from the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. M. E. Davis, D. D., officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Galeda Class Installation Sunday. The Gailey Class of Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School will hold appropriate installation exercises, to morrow, 3:30 at the Church. SATURDAY Feb'y. 16 THE PANET A MILLION AND A HALF TROOPS READY FOR FRANCE IN 1918 (Continued From Seventh Page.) "Already you will find in your further examination in to some of the bureau work of the department that weapons which were selected end which we had started to manu-facure, have been so far discarded that people have forgotten the names of them almost, and now things sub-situated in their place. GREAT SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS "This little group of officers which stayed here have built the great special departments of the army. "The ordinance department starting I think, with 93 or 96 officers, has now something like 3,000 officers. They have had to be specialized, and that has had $t_0$ go on contemporaneously with this tremendous response to the changing conditions on the other side. "In the meantime when we started into this war I think it was common thought throughout the country that our contribution at the outset might wel be financial and industrial. The industries of this country were largely devoted at that time to the manufacture of war materials for our allies." EXCEEDED ROOSEVELT'S FIGURES A question brought out that Col. Roosevelt was associate editor of a magazine which urged, that every nerve be strained to get 150,000 to 200,000 men to France in 1917." "I am disclosing no secret," Secretary Baker said, pausing, "when I say that we exceeded that maximum in 1917." Senator Chamberlain asked if the maximum had not been exceeded by August 1917. "Not the maximum," replied Secretary Baker. "The minimum was exceeded." MEN AVAILABLE FOR FRANCE "Now, instead of having 50,000 or 100,000 men in France in 1917, we have many more men than that in France and instead of 500,000 men whom we could ship to France if we could find any way to do it in 1918 we will have more than 1,000,000 men in France, early in 1918 and we have available, if the transportation facilities are available to us and the proxect is not unpromising, 1,500,000 who in 1918 can be shipped to France, "Why," asked Chairman Chamberlain, have you not felt it proper to let the public into your confidence with reference to these things that you are telling now?" Secretary Baker replied that he hesitated to do that. He referred to a statement by General Von Hindenburg to the effect that America was advertising her intentions. "But isn't it a fact that Germany has known all about this?" persisted Senator Chamberlain. "No," replied Secretary Baker. The German government is still mystified regarding the number of men now in France. They know what is doing at the front, but Germany is still mystified regarding the number of men now in France." His statement, Mr. Baker added, was made on the basis of the most reliable confidential reports received by the War Department. WELCOME TO TROOPS IN FRANCE If the whole regular American army had been sent into battle at once, Secretary Baker said, like King land's, it would have been destroyed. In eloquent words he described how France welcomed the first American soldiers, peasants kissing, he said, the hems of their coats. "Of course," Mr. Baker continued, "they welcomed the British, but their need was not so great when the British went. Of course they welcomed the British but there were ties between them and us which there had not been between them and the British and so when our troops went there was an instant and spontaneous rise in the morale of the French, but an equally instant and spontaneous in distance that these soldiers who came from America should continue to come in an unbroken stream. SELECTIONS OF THE TROOPS "And so we made the election. We decided not to send the regular army as a whole, but to send regular divisions and National Guard divisions, selected according to the state of their preparation, and keep back here some part of our trained force in order that it might innoculate with its spirit and its training these raw levies which we were training, and one after another these divisions have gone over until in France there is a fighting army, an army trained in the essentials and in the beginning of military discipline and practice, and trained, seasoned fighters in this kind of a war on the actual battle fields where it is taking place. SENT ARMY OF ARTISANS. "Joffre said it might take some time for us to get a trained army over, but that we were a great indus trial country and could send artisans immediately. "Although not contemplated at the outset we have organized regiments of railroad men who are rebuilding railroads behind the British and French lines as they advance. "Of such quality were these men that ab Cambral, when General Byng was endangered our men threw down their picks and shovels, grasped rifles and distinguished themselves. LOSSES OF DOCTORS AND NURSES "Very early in the war Balfour and Joffre said, 'Send us nurses and doctors.' Almost before we were in the war Red Cross nurses and doctors and ambulance drivers in great numbers were sent over. Our early losses were of there. "But that was not enough. It was suggested further that mechanics were needed." "Special studies were made. "We found that railroads and other facilities of France had been kept in excellent condition, far better than we had thought possible." But despite the condition of French railroads, he said, it was found necesary to provide transportation facilities for the American army in France because of the great demands upon those already there. "In other words, France was a white sheet of paper, so far as we were concerned, and on that we had not only to write an army, but we had to write the means of maintaining that army, and from the first time when a careful and scientific study of the opportunities of France to help us were made, from that hour until this, we have been building in France, facilities, instruments, agencies, just as many as we are here in the United States, and more—many of them of the same character. "For instance, the French had not naturally reserved the best ports in France for their own supply. The Channel ports have been reserved for the British. When we came in it was necessary for us $t_0$ have independent ports of entry in order that there might not be confusion and a mixture of our supplies, going through these ports of disembarkation with those of other nations. We were given special ports. HAD TO RECONSTRUCT HARBOR. "As a consequence, the construction of docks and wharves in ports of that kind is very much more difficult than where you have a deep sea harbor. We have had to build docks. We have had to fabricate in this country and send over dock-handling machinery. We have had to send from this country even the piles to build the docks. We have had to have massive cranes manufactured in this country and sent over to be erected on those docks; we have had to erect over there warehouses at the ports of embarkation. RAILROAD IS TAKEN OVER. "We have had to take over, and are in process of rebuilding and amplyant, a national 300 miles long order to carry our products from our ports of disembarkation to our general bases of operation. And all of that, gentlemen, has to be not only studied out, as a necessary thing to do, but when so studied out and raft ed here the manufactories for those things have to be carried on in this country, and the things shipped over there—nails, cross ties, spikes, fish plates, engines, cars buildings. "We have had to build ordinance depots and repair shops and great magazines of supply in the interior. All of that problem has been carrying for ward step by step. The plans for a single ordinance repair shop which I saw some time ago covered acres and acres of ground. Designed over there the iron work fabricated over here disassembled, put in ships and carried abroad to be reassembled over there. OPERATIONS BEGIN IN FOREST. "We have had to build barracks there for our soldiers, and in the meantime to billet them around in the French villages. "Building barracks over there and building them here is a very differ ent thing, gentlemen. "We have had to go back to the planting of the corn in France in order that we might sometime make a harvest. "Our operations began in the forests of France, not in the lumber yards, as they did in this country." CHARGED BY RUSSIA AND ITALY The war, Secretary Baker continued, had been of more or less of a "set character" until the Russian situation developed. The Italian defeat caused a further change in plans. As a result, what may have been perfect plans, had to be changed accordingly. "That is a picture f what has been going on over there," said Mr. Baker. "On this side much of what has had to be done, and in addition to it all the things we have done, and I ask you to remember among the achievements on this side is the building of this army, not of 50,000 or 100,000 or 500,000 but of substan tially 1,500,000 men. NOT EQUALLED IN HISTORY. "And now, let me be frank with you, and let your judgment be frank with me about this. Has any army in history, since the beginning of time, been so raised and cared for as this army has? Can the picture be duplied? We have raised this army, taking the regular army and the national guard, raising it to war strength and supplementing it by the operation of a draft." When the selective draft was pro posed, senators told him, he said, that an army by that means could not be raised. SUCCESS OF THE DRAFT "And yet," he asked, "has any great enterprise been carried on with more unfailling justice and patriotism on the part of the American people or has a greater change in our mode and practice been accepted by the pubite THE RICHMOND PLANET ALFONSO MAYORAL BUDAPEST, BIRTHPLACE OF REVOLUTION IN AUSTRIA. Budapest, the Capital of Hungary, is the birthplace of the revolution, which according to reports from Petrograd, has broken out in Austria-Hungary...Photo shows a demonstration before the house of Parliament. Insert: Emperor Charles. 19 FIRST PHOTO OF RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. In this, the first photograph of the Russo-German Peace Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk to arrive in the United States, Prince Leopold of Bavaria is shown signing the protocol of December 15, 1917. The German delegates are on the left of the table while the Russians are on the right. than under the selective service system?" ALLIES WILL FURNISH AMBRI- CANE WITH MACHINE GUNS Lewis machine guns, he said, although they have been ordered, are not being used for the troops on land because General Pershing and his staff desire them only for airplane work. Great Britain and France, he said, are prepared to furnish machine guns for the land forces until the American supply arrives, and, in fact, wish to do so. Charges of misreatment of troops in hospitals, Secretary Baker said, were acted on vigorously, and pointed out that the War Department only last week refused to permit mere dismissal of two army doctors who mistreated soldiers, but insisted they should have prison sentences in addition. The secretary said that when he heard of the two letters read by Senator Chamberlain concerning bad treatment of sick soldiers he immediately asked Senator Chamberlain for all the details. Some reports, the secretary said, have not proved serious upon inquiry while others had, in which case corrections followed. In the case of the body of an officer who died at an aviation training school being shipped home in a sheet Secretary Baker said, inquiry developed ed that the camp was in charge of a British aviation officer, who follow ed the British method of sending bodies home unclothed, the man's cloth es being shipped in a separate parcel. An American officer was then put in charge. Another complaint of neglect of a patient at Camp Wheeler, Ga., he said, developed that it was unjustified and resulting from the "distressed imagination of the widow." LETTER FROM MRS. RINEHART DECLARES CONDITIONS NOT BAD Secretary Baker read a letter from Mrs. Roberts Rinehart, the writer, who has a son in the service, commending hospital conditions she re cently inspected. Mrs. Rinehart said she was impressed by Senator Chamberlain's "tragic letters." "But I feel the mothers of the count try should know," wrote Mrs. Rinehart, "that the number of such cases is small. It is cruel to allow every mother to judge the medical corps because here and there men are un willing or unable to give the care that is their duty. GREAT MAJORITY RECEIVING "There are conditions to be remedied. The shortage of women nurses is serious. But of cruelty and indifference I have found nothing. Ninety-nine out of a hundred boys are receiving better care than they could afford at home." Taking up Senator Chamberlain's attack on the Ordnance Bureau, Mr. Baker said that men's minds differed about the types of guns to be used and about the quantity. He then disclosed that the decision to adopt the so-called rechambered Enfield rifle was reached late one night in his office at a conference attended by General Pershing, who was preparing to go to France; General Scott, chief of staff, General Bliss, assistant chief General Crozier, chief of ordnance and General Kuhn, then head of the War College, and several other staff officers "exports in rijses." It was late a. May or early in June. It was not then known, Secretary Baker continued, whether American troops would fight beside the British or the French. The British used a rim cartridge rifle of one caliber and the French a rim cartridge gun of another caliber. 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 Death Claim Paid Franklin, Va., Feb. 11, 1918 Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia. I write to extend many thanks to you for paying off the death claim of my dear husband, Herbert Smith, who had been a member of the Frank Lin Lodge, K. of P. for some years to the amount of $300.00, which was received some days ago from Mr. W. W. Urquhart. I will always recommend men to this grand order. Yours truly, LIZZIE SMITH. FARMVILLE NEWS Mr. Henderson Vaughan of Main St., remains quite ill. Several of his children were called home last week to his bed side. Messrs. George and Henderson Vaughan from Charleston W. Va., Mr. Herman Vaughan, Miss Maddie Vaughan and Mrs. Sadie Revnolds from New York. Rev. Nelson Jordan was called to Lynchburg last week to see his son Joseph, who at that time was very sick at the Va. Seminary and College At this writing he is improving very fast and we hope he will soon recover and be at his scholastic duties again. Mr. Mat Branch of Ely St., is very ill with the Pneumonia. He arrived home Sunday from Sparrows Point, Mary and. Mrs. Maggle Johnson and Mrs. Martha Stokes are also on the sick list. Mrs. Omega Mason and children are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Brown in Washington D. C. Miss Marion Hankins of Redford St. was visiting her Grandmother Mrs. Louise Marshall in this city She was accompanied by Miss Viola Garden of Gloucester, Va. The two are very successful teachers at Church Road Va. Miss Hankins entertained a few of her friends in the honor of Miss Garden Tuesday evening. Among those present were Misses Cousins Hilton and Miles; Mrs. Jackson Miles and Terry; Meers Forster, Robinson, Paige, Picket, Wood, Jackson; Williams and Greene. The two left Wednesday morning to resume their duties in school. Misses Elizabeth Jordan and Margaret Griggs were home a few days last week from the Va. Seminary and College. Mrs. Charles Jeffries of South St. died last Saturday night. The funer al services took place Monday the 11th. Mrs. Susie Forster of Grove Street is also on the sick list. Miss Mary Moore is still confined to her home on Grove Street. Sunday was a beautiful day and all the churches were crowded, Mrs. Carrie Jordan, Mrs. Martha Wade and Rev. J. H. Wiley were made members of the First Baptist Church Sunday, Mrs. J. H. Wiley became a member last fourth Sunday. REV NELSON JORDAN IS REMEMBERED From the several fields of labor in which Rev, Dr. N. Jordan spent the greater part of his life and from which he resigned on account of a failure in his voice. He received man failure in his voice. He received many gifts from his many friends at Mt. Ellis Church he received a hand some purse and many table supplies This church received 29 years of his active life. From the friends of the Triumph Church, which he served forty years he was presented with valuable boxes of fruits, beans, peas and potatoes. One member, Bro. Lincoln Womack gave him a barrel of flour. He also received a nice sum of money from the members of that Church. "Pebbles From An African Beach." A Mission Study Text Book, giving the history, progress and present conditions of the Negro Republic-Liberia, West Coast Africa. The book vividly portrays conditions and character of its peoples, showing the great possibilities in this country, now the "GATE WAY" to that vast continent. This Interactive Book Was Prepared BY L. G. JORDAN, D.D. Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Nr National Baptist Convention, after he had made Three Trips to Africa, and is written in almost romantic story form. It will interest any who have faith in the Negro, inspire any who doubt him and bring home to all who wish for Africa a place in the "New World Democracy." Philadelphia, - - Penna. DANVILLE, VA., February 12. Danville, the city on the Dan, is to share in the good things that are coming to pass. Thomas J. Calloway is on his way here to give an illustrated lecture on "Colored Soldiers in Training Camp." Pictures taken by special government permit will be thrown on the screen. This is the first and only lecture of its kind. You will miss something great if you miss it. The Barracq Class of Calvary Baptist Sunday School held its ninth anniversary last Sunday evening. A very interesting program was rendered, the features were as follows, selection by the Orchestra; select reading, Mrs. Ada Clark; quartet, Messrs. W. W. Turner and P. L. Lee, Mrs. Q. V. Cobb and Miss L. M. Freeman; history of the class, Mr. P. Broadmax, superintendent; solo, Mr. A. D. Wheeler, annual address, Rev. J. R. Cooper, subject, "the Value of a Vision," remarks by Dr. G. W. Goode and the president of the class, Mr. W. B. Muse. A handsome collection was raised by Prof. J. T. Page and Mr. H. C. Cobb. Mrs. Viola Thomas, Broad street, and her two children, Martha and Eddie, are confined with Checken Pox. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price, of Randolph street, is quite ill. Miss Lottie Coleman, Mrs. Jennie Brewer and Mrs. Kate Patrick are on the sick list. Miss Carrie Bolsscu, of Mt. Vernon, N. S. is the guest of her sister, Manie, of West End avenue, this week. The Civic Improvement League will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ruth Ridley, Union street, Friday, February 22. All members are asked to be present. Mrs. M. Morton Reide spent a few hours in Pittsburgh, Thursday, left 6:30 P. M. for New York City. Mrs. Margarite Cunningham, after spending some time with her mother left Friday evening for Minnesota. Mrs. Charity Robinson an old citizen of Danville, died Saturday afternoon at her residence on Newton street. She is the mother of Mrs. Mary Lee Miles. The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. S. A. Moses. Florence S. C. Notes FLORENCE, S. C., February 12.—Rev. P. E. McLaughlin of Lydia, S. C. was married to Miss Pinckney Everett, at Bamburg, S. C., on Wednesday, February 6, 1918, Rev. L. W. Williams officiating. The bridal party left on the evening train for home to spend a night at Florence, at the home of Rev, and Mrs. J. McCloud and left on the morning train for Lydia, S. C. We wish them success. Mrs. M. A. McCrummin, of Baltimore, Md. after visiting relatives here and Bennettville, S. C. returned home recently. On December 24, Miss Lillie Mary Stubbs was married to Captain M. A. McCrummin at the Union Station in Baltimore, Md. She left at once for a visit home. Rev. P. E. McLaughlin, of Lydia, S. C. passed through the city recently enroute from Bamburg, S. C. for Lydia, S. C. E. B. WEBSTER Patriotic Meeting to be Held by the Young People's League. The public is invited to attend the presentation of a service flag to the Ebenezer Baptist Church by the Young People's League, Sunday night February 17, at 8:30 o'clock. A splendid program has been arranged. DO YOUR By the Needy Depen- OUR COLORED AND ESPECIALLY THE SOR- THOSE WHO MET A MO National Colored Sold WANTS TO RAISE FOR THE RELIEF $2,000, RELIEF IS URGENT, RACE LOYAL, QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FORWARD TO US WITH Y Any Contribution, No Matter How Smal- of The National Colored Soldier I hereby pledge to give $... Committee for the Relief of the Soldiers. Enclosed find $... on the $... Please e- of the National Colored Soldiers 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 to Committee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, FREE 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. RACE LOYALTY IS AT STAKE. RESPOND QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE AND FORWARD TO US WITH YOUR REMITTANCE. Any Contribution, No Matter How Small, Will Make You A Member of The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee. I hereby pledge to give $ . . . per year to your Committee for the Relief of the Dependent of Colored Soldiers. Enclosed find $ . . . as my first payment on the $ . . . Please enter my name as a member of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee. A DONT DELAY. Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to the National College Com- mittee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, Sec'y., 118 You St., Washington, D.C. $25.00 COURSE IN HAIR CULTURE INCLUDING A DIPLOMA INCLUDING A DIPLOMA BEE 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 Mme. M. E. Johnson's Combination Two Months Treatment: 75c Jar Hair Grower, 50c Bottle Coconut Shampoo; 35c Box Temple Grower—Sont Prepaid for $1.35. A 3c postage stamp will bring full particulars. Address all mail to— BOX 488, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY DANVILLE NEWS FREE The Hon. R, C. Stearns, former Superintendent of Public Instructions will deliver an address, subject, "The Community and the Soldier." Every member of the race is urged to attend and make this a real demonstration of our patriotism. Albert V. Norrell, Jr., president: Sarah L. Howin, secretary; Rev. William H. Stokes, pastor; (Mrs.) Ora Brown Stokes, superintendent. A LINE O'CHEEK ONE DAY O' THE WEEK (B. E. D. Coffee, Richmond, Va.) THE PEN OF DU BOIS, Out of his bosom! Never hand Drew pen from guile as free, Nor worthier respect command, Nor braver warned his Fatherland, Nor other Race had cause so grand, Nor cause a Chief as He! Forth from his bosom! And we know His pen sings, "Liberty!" No matter whence the wild winds blow, It perverse through the bleached It nerves us through the blackest Woe! We'll march wherever he orders, "Go!!" Du Bois—Prince Negro nee! Forth from his bosom! pethed with ken Black flashed his quill to free! His wisdom moves the Race of Men As freely as he moves his pen, Cheers pan-mankind, "Du Bois, Amen!" Culture in Ebony! (Dedicated to the DuBois Birthday Celebration February 23.) RONCEVERTE NEWS. RONCENVERTE, W, VA, February 12—Rey, G. H, Carter filled his pulpit, Sunday and preached an able sermon. Rey, I. H, Carpenter filled his pulpit at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, Miss Olean Sweeoney spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sweeney. Mr. Frank Brackenridge spent a few days with his family. Mr. Charence Earley has gone to spend some time at Ward, W. Va. Mr. Charles Brinkley spent Sunday with Mr. Reynolds. The Maple Grove School is fixing to celebrate Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Mr. Charles Chandler is very ill at his home but hopes to be much improved at the next writing. Mrs. A, L. Brown spent Saturday with her son at Anderson, W. Va. 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 obfairn 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 CRUTCHIELD, p. a. OUR DUTY Dependent Families of SOLDIERS MORROWING FAMILIES OF MOST TRAGIC FATE. Soldiers Committee BELIEF OF NEEDLY DEPENDENTS 100,000 Royalty is at stake. Respond the following pledge and with your remittance. My Small, Will Make You A Member Soldiers Comfort Committee. per year to your of the Dependents of Colored as my first payment case enter my name as a member Soldiers Comfort Committee. Kelly Miller, President; Ralph W. Treasurer; John Mitchell, Jr., Directors for Virginia. DON'T DELAY. able to the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Tyler, See'y., 1105 You St., Washington, D. G. A. E. RICHMOND Virginia SATURDAY Feb'y. 16 THE PLANET A MILLION AND A HALF TROOPS READY FOR FRANCE IN 1918 ("Continued From Seventh Page.) "Already you will find in your further examination in to some of the bureau work of the department that weapons which were seized and which we had started to manu facture, have been so far discarded that people have forgotten the names of them almost, and new things sat situted in their place. GREAT SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS "This little group of officers which stayed here have built the great special departments of the army. "The ordinance department starting I think, with 93 or 96 officers, has now something like 3,000 officers. They have had to be specialized, and that has had to go on contemporaneously with this tremendous response to the changing conditions on the other side. "In the meantime when we started into this war I think it was common in thought throughout the country that our contribution at the outset might wel I be financial and industrial. The industries of this country were largely devoted at that time to the manufacture of war materials for our allies." EXCEEDED KOOSEVELT'S FIGURJS. A question brought out that Col. Roosevelt was associate editor of a magazine which urged, that every nerve be strained to get 150,000 to 200,000 men to France in 1917." "I am disclosing no secret," Secre tary Baker said, pausing, "when I say that we exceeded that maximum in 1917." Senator Chamberlain asked if the maximum had not been exceeded by August 1917. "Not the maximum," replied Secre tary Baker. "The minimum was exceeded." MEN AVAILABLE FOR FRANCE "Now, instead of having 50,000 or 100,000 men in France in 1917, we have many more than that in France and instead of 500,000 men whom we could ship to France, if we could find any way to do it in 1918 we will have more than 1,000,000 men in France, early in 1918 and we have available, if the transportation facilities are available to us and the prospect is not unpromising, 1,500,000 who in 1918 can be shipped to France "Why," asked Chairman Chamberlain, have you not felt it proper to let the public into your confidence with reference to these things that you are telling now?" GERMAN GOVERNMENT MYSTIFIED. Secretary Baker replied that he hesitated to do that. He referred to a statement by General Von Hindenburg to the effect that America was advertising her intentions. "But isn't it a fact that Germany has known all about this?" persisted Senator Chamberlain. "No," replied Secretary Baker. The German government is still mystified regarding the number of men now in France. They know what is doing at the front, but Germany is still mystified regarding the number of men now in France." His statement, Mr. Baker added, was made on the basis of the most reliable confidential reports received by the War Department. WELCOME TO TROOPS IN FRANCE If the whole regular American army had been sent into battle once, Secretary Baker said, like England's, it would have been destroyed. In eloquent words he described how France welcomed the first American soldiers, peasants kissing, he said, the hems of their coats. "Of course," Mr. Baker continued, "they welcomed the British, but their need was not so great when the British went. Of course they welcomed the British but there were ties between them and us which there had not been between them and the British and so when our troops went there was an instant and spontaneous rise in the morale of the French, but an equally instant and spontaneous inistance that these soldiers who came from America should continue to come in an unbroken stream. SELECTIONS OF THE TROOPS "And so we made the election. We decided not to send the regular army as a whole, but to send regular divisions and National Guard divisions, selected according to the state of their preparation, and keep back here some part of our trained force in order that it might incapaculate with its spirit and its training these raw levies which we were training, and one after another these divisions have gone over until in France there is a fighting army, an army trained in the essentials and in the beginning of military discipline and practiced, and trained, seasoned fighters in this kind of a war on the actual battle fields where it is taking place. SENT ARMY OF ARTISANS "Joffre said it might take some time for us to get a trained army over, but that we were a great indus trial country and could send artisans immediately. "Although not contemplated at the outset we have organized regiments of railroad men who are rebuilding railroads behind the British and French lines as they advance. "Of such quality were these men that ab Combival, when General Byng was endangered our men threw down their picks and shovels, grasped rifles and distinguished themselves. LOSSES OF DOCTORS AND NURSES "Very early in the war Balfour and Joffre said, 'Send us nurses and doctors.' Almost before we were in the war Red Cross nurses and doctors and ambulance drivers in great numbers were sent over. Our early losses were of there. "But that was not enough. It was suggested further that mechanics were needed." "Special studies were made. We 'wo found that, railroads and other facilities of France had been kept in excellent condition, far better than we had thought possible." But despite the condition of French railroads, he said, it was found necesary to provide transportation facilities for the American army in France because of the great demands upon those already there. "In other words, France was a white sheet of paper, so far as we were concerned, and on that we had not only to write an army, but we had to write the means of maintaining that army, and from the first time when a careful and scientific study of the opportunities of France to help us were made, from that hour until this, we have been building in France, facilities, instruments, agenies, just as many as we are here in the United States, and more—many of them of the same character. "For instance, the French had not naturally reserved the best ports in France for their own supply. The Channel ports have been reserved for the British. When we came in it was necessary for us to have independent ports of entry in order that there might not be confusion and a mixture of our supplies, going through these ports of disembarkation with those of other nations. We were given special ports. HAD TO RECONSTRUCT HARBOR. "As a consequence, the construction of docks and wharves in ports of that kind is very much more difficult than where you have a deep sea harbor. We have had to build docks. We have had to fabricate in this country and send over dock-handling machinery. We have had to send from this country even the piles to build the docks. We have had to have massive cranes manufactured in this country and sent over to be erected on those docks; we have had to erect over there warehouses at the ports of embarkation. RAILROAD IS TAKEN OVER. "We have had to take over, and are in process of robbing and amputing, a railroad $00 miles back, order to carry our products to our ports of disembarkation to our general bases of operation. And all of that, gentlemen, has to be not only studied out, as a necessary thing to do, but when so studied out and rafted here the manufactories for those things have to be carried on in this country, and the things shipped over there—nails, cross ties, spikes, fish plates, engines, cars buildings. "We have had to build ordance depots and repair shops and great magazines of supply in the interior. All of that problem has been carrying for ward step by step. The plans for a single ordance repair shop which I saw some time ago covered acres and acres of ground. Designed over there the iron work fabricated over here disassembled, put in ships and carried abroad to be reassembled over there. OPERATIONS BEGIN IN FOREST. "We have had to build barracks there for our soldiers, and in the meantime to billet them around in the French villages. "Building barracks over there and building them here is a very different thing, gentlemen. "We have had to go back to the planting of the corn in France in order that we might sometime make a harvest. "Our operations began in the forests of France, not in the lumber yards, as they did in this country." CHARGED BY RUSSIA AND ITALY The war, Secretary Baker continued, had been of more or less of a "set character" until the Russian situation developed. The Italian defeat caused a further change in plans. As a result, what may have been perfect plans, had to be changed according to. "That is a picture f what has been going on over there," said Mr. Bale er. "On this side much of what has had to be done, and in addition to it all the things we have done, and I ask you to remember among the achievements on this side is the building of this army, not of 50,000 or 100,000 or 500,000 but of substan tially 1,500,000 men. NOT EQUALLED IN HISTORY. "And now, let me he frank with you, and let your judgment be frank with me about this. Has any army in history, since the beginning of time, been so raised and cared for as this army has? Can the picture be duplified? We have raised this army, taking the regular army and the national guard, raising it to war strength and supplementing it by the operation of a draft." When the selective draft was proposed, senators told him, he said, that an army by that means could not be raised. SUCCESS OF THE DRAFT "And yet," he asked, "has any great enterprise been carried on with more unfailing justice and patriotism on the part of the American people or has a greater change in our mode and practice been accepted by the pubite THE RICHMOND PLANET THE CITY OF NEW YORK BUDAPEST, BIRTHPLACE OF REVOLUTION IN AUSTRIA. Budapest, the Capital of Hungary, is the birthplace of the revolution, which according to reports from Petrograd, has broken out in Austria-Hungary...Photo shows a demonstration before the house of Parliament. Insert: Emperor Charles. THE MEMORIAL CEREMONY FIRST PHOTO OF RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. In this, the first photograph of the Russo-German Peace Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk to arrive in the United States, Prince Leopold of Bavaria is shown signing the protocol of December 15, 1917. The German delegates are on the left of the table while the Russians are on the right. than under the selective service system? ALLIES WILL FURNISH AMEEL CANT WITH MACHINE GUNS Lewis machine guns, he said, although they have been ordered, are not being used for the troops on land because General Pershing and his staff desire them only for airplane work. Great Britain and France, he said, are prepared to furnish machine guns for the land forces until the American supply arrives, and, in fact, wish to do so. Charges of misreatment of troops in hospitals, Secretary Baker said, were acted on vigorously, and pointed out that the War Department only last week refused to permit mere dismissal of two army doctors who mistreated soldiers, but insisted they should have prison sentences in addition. The secretary said that when he heard of the two letters read by Senator Chamberlain concerning bad treatment of sick soldiers he immediately asked Senator Chamberlain for all the details. Some reports, the secretary said, have not proved serious upon inquiry while others had, in which case corrections followed. In the case of the body of an officer who died at an aviation training school being shipped home in a sheet Secretary Baker said, inquiry developed that the camp was in charge of a British aviation officer, who followed the British method of sending beds home unclothed, the man's cloth being shipped in a separate parcel, An American officer was then put in charge. Another complaint of neglect of a patient at Camp Wheeler, Ga., he said, developed that it was unjustified and resulting from the "distressed imagination of the widow." LETTER FROM MRS. RINEHART DECLARES CONDITIONS NOT BAD Secretary Baker read a letter from Mrs. Roberts Rinehart, the writer, who has a son in the service, commending hospital conditions she re cently inspected. Mrs. Rinehart said she was impressed by Senator Chamberlain's "tragic letters." "But I feel the mothers of the country should know," wrote Mrs. Rinehart, "that the number of such cases is small. It is cruel to allow every mother to judge the medical corps because here and there men are un willing or unable to give the care that is their duty. CARE BETTER THAN AT HOME "There are conditions to be remedied. The shortage of women nurses is serious. But of cruelty and indifference I have found nothing. Ninety-nine out of a hundred boys are receiving better care than they could afford at home." Taking up Senator Chamberlain's attack on the Ordnance Bureau Mr. Baker said that men's minds differed about the types of guns to be used and about the quantity. He then dis closed that the decision to adopt the so-called rechambered Enfield rifle was reached late one night in his office at a conference attended by General Pershing, who was preparing to go to France; General Scott, chief of staff; General Bliss, assistant chief General Crozier, chief of ordnance and General Kuhn, then head of the War College, and several other staff officers "experts in rifles." It was like in May or early in June. It was not then known, Secretary Baker continued, whether American troops would fight beside the British or the French. The British used a rim cartridge rifle of one caliber and the French a rim cartridge gun of another caliber. 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 Death Claim Paid. Franklin, Vn., Feb. 11, 1918. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Virgin's. I write to extend many thanks to you for paying off the death claim of my dear husband, Herbert Smith, who had been a member of the Frank Lin Lodge, K. of P. for some years to the amount of $200.00, which was received some days ago from Mr. W. W. Urquhart. I will always recommend men to this grand order. Yours truly, LIZZIE SMITH FARMVILLE NEWS Mr. Henderson Vaughan of Main St., remains quite ill. Several of his children were called home last week to his bed side. Messrs. George and Henderson Vaughan from Charleston W. Va., Mr. Herman Vaughan, Miss Maddie Vaughan and Mrs. Sadie Revnolds from New York. Rev. Nelson Jordan was called to Lynchburg last week to see his son Joseph, who at that time was very sick at the Va. Seminary and College At this writing he is improving very fast and we hope he will soon recover and be at his scholastic duties again. Mr. Mat Branch of Ely St., is very ill with the Pneumonia. He arrived home Sunday from Sparrows Point, Mary.and Mrs. Maggie Johnson and Mrs. Martha Stokes are also on the sick list. Mrs. Omega Mason and children are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Brown in Washington D. C. Miss Marion Hankins of Redford St. was visiting her Grandmother Mrs. Louise Marshall in this city She was accompanied by Miss Viola Garden of Gloucester, Va. The two are very successful teachers at Church Road Va. Miss Hankins entertained a few of her friends in the honor of Miss Garden Tuesday evening. Among those present were Misses Cousins Hilton and Miles; Mrs. Jackson Miles and Perry; Misses Forster, Robinson, Paine, Pickent, Wood, Jackson; Williams and Greene. The two left Wednesday morning to resume their duties in school. to resume their duties in school. Misses Elizabeth Jordan and Margaret Griggs were home a few days last week from the Va. Seminary and College. Mrs. Charles Jeffries of South St. died last Saturday night. The funeral services took place Monday the 11th. Mrs. Susie Forster of Grove Street is also on the sick list. Miss Mary Moore is still confined to her home on Grove Street. Sunday was a beautiful day and all the churches were crowded. Mrs. Carrie Jordan, Mrs. Martha Wade and Rev. J. H. Wiley were made members of the First Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Wiley became a member last fourth Sunday. REV. NELSON JORDAN IS REMEMBERED From the several fields of labor in which Rev. Dr. N. Jordan spent the greater part of his life and from which he resigned on account of a failure in his voice. He received man failure in his voice. He received many gifts from his many friends at Mt. Ellis Church he received a hand some purse and many table supplies This church received 29 years of his active life. From the friends of the Triumph Church, which he served forty years he was presented with valuable boxes of fruits, beans, peas and potatoes. One member, Bro. Lincoln Womack gave him a barrel of flour. He also received a nice sum of money from the members of that Church. "Pebbles From An African Beach." A Mission Study Text Book, giving the history, progress and present conditions of the Negro Republic-Liberty West Coast Africa. The book Vividly portrays conditions and character of its peoples, allowing the great possibilities in this country, now the "GAVE-WAY" to that vast continent. This Interacting Book Was Prepared BY L. G. JORDAN, D.D. Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Nr National Baptist Convention, after he had made Three Trips to Africa, and is written in almost romantic story form. It will interest any who have faith in the Negro, inspire any who doubt him and bring hope to all who wish for Africa a place in the, "New World Democracy." PRICE 27 CENTS POST PAID 701 South 19th Street Philadelphia, - - Penna. DANVILLE NEWS DANVILLE, VA., February 12.—Danville, the city on the Dan, is to share in the good things that are coming to pass. Thomas J. Calloway is on his way here to give an illustrated lecture on "Cotored Soldiers in Training Camp." Pictures taken by special government permit will be thrown on the screen. This is the first and only lecture of its kind. You will miss something great if you miss it. The Barraca Class of Calvary Baptist Sunday School held its ninth anniversary last Sunday evening. A very interesting program was rendered. The features were as follows, selection by the Orchestra; select reading, Mrs. Ada Clark; quartet, Messrs. W, W. Turner and P, L. Lee, Mrs. Q, V. Cobb and Miss L. M. Preman; history of the class, Mr. P, Broadax, superintendent; solo, Mr. A, D. Wheeler, annual address, Rev. J. R. Cooper, subject, "The Value of a Vision," remarks by Dr. G, W. Goode and the president of the class, Mr. W, B. Muse. A handsome collection was raised by Prof. J. T. Patel and Mr. H, C. Cobb. Mrs. Vita philosop, Broad street, and her two children, Martin and Eddie, are confined with Chelon Pox. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price, of Randolph street, is quite ill. Miss Lottie Coleman, Mrs. Jennie Brewer and Mrs. Kate Patrick are on the sick list Miss Carrie Boissau, of Mt. Vernon, N. S, is the guest of her sister, Manie, of West End avenue, this week. The Civic Improvement League will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ruth Ridley, Union street, Friday, February 22. All members are asked to be present. Mrs. M. Morton Reide spent a few hours in Pittsburgh, Thursday, left 6:30 P. M. for New York City. Mrs. Margarite Cunningham, after spending some time with her mother left Friday evening for Minnesota. Mrs. Charity Robinson an old citizen of Danville, died Saturday afternoon at her residence on Newton street. She is the mother of Mrs. Mary Lee Miles. The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. S. A. Moses. Florence S. C. Notes FLORENCE, S. C., February 12.—Rev. P. E. McLaughlin of Lydia, S. C. was married to Miss Pinkney Everett, at Bamburg, S. C., on Wednesday, February 6, 1918, Rev. L. W. Williams officiating. The bridal party left on the evening train for home to spend a night at Florence, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. McCloud and left on the morning train for Lydia, S. C. We wish them success. Mrs. M. A. McCrummin, of Baltimore, Md. after visiting relatives here and Bennettville, S. C. returned home recently. On December 24, Miss Lillie Mary Stubbs was married to Captain M. A. McCrummin at the Union Station in Baltimore, Md. She left at once for a visit home. Rev. P. E. McLaughlin, of Lydia, S. C. passed through the city recently enroute from Bamburg, S. C. for Lydia, S. C. E. B. WEBSTER Patriotic Meeting to be held by the Young People's League The public is invited to attend the presentation of a service flag to the Ebenezer Baptist Church by the Young People's League, Sunday night February 17, at 8:30 o'clock. A splendid program has been arranged. DO YOUR By the Needy Dependent OUR COLORED AND ESPECIALLY THE SORRY THOSE WHO MET A MO National Colored Soldier WANTS TO RAISE FOR THE RELIEF $2,000, RELIEF IS URGENT. RACE LOYAL QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FORWARD TO US WITH Y Any Contribution, No Matter How Small of The National Colored Soldier I hereby pledge to give $... Committee for the Relief of the Soldiers. Enclosed find $... on the $... Please e of the National Colored Soldier Name... Address... Date... EXECUTIVE OFFICERS—Prof. Kell Tyler, Secretary; J. C. Napior, Tr Member of Board of Direc ACT TODAY Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to Committee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, FREE 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. RACE LOYALTY IS AT STAKE. RESPOND QUICKLY BY FILLING OUT THE FOLLOWING PLEDGE AND FORWARD TO US WITH YOUR REMITTANCE. Any Contribution, No Matter How Small, Will Make You A Member of The National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee. I hereby pledge to give $... per year to your Committee for the Relief of the Dependent of Colored Soldiers. Enclosed find $... as my first payment on the $... Please enter my name as a member of the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee. Name... Address... Date... 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 DON'T DELAY. Make all Checks and Money Orders payable to the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee, and address same to Ralph W. Tyler, Sec'y., 1105 You St., Washington, D. G. $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 Mine. M. E. Johnson's Combination Two Months Treatment: 75c Jar Hair Grower, 50c Bottle Coconut Shampoo; 35c Box Temple Grower—Sent Prepaid for $1.95. A 3c postage stamp will bring full particulars. Address all mail to BOX 483, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY FREE The Hon, R, C. Stearns, former Superintendent of Public Instructions will deliver an address, subject, "The Community and the Soldier." Every member of the race is urged to attend and make this a real demonstration of our patriotism. Albert V, Norrell, Jr., president: Sarah L, Hewin, secretary; Rev, William H. Stokes, pastor; (Mrs.) Ora Brown Stokes, superintendent. A LINE O'CHEEK ONE DAY O' THE WEEK (By E. D. Coffee, Richmond, Va.) THE PEN OF DU BOIS. Out of his bosom! Never hand Drew pen from gulle as free, Nor worthier respect command, Nor braver warned his Fatherland, Nor other Race had cause so grand, Nor cause a Chief as He! Porth from his bosom! And we know His pen sings, "Liberty!" No matter whence the wild winds blow, It nerves us through the blackest Woe! We'll march wherever he orders, "Go!" Du Bois—Prince Negro nee! Forth from his bosom! pethed with ken Black flashed his quill to free! His wisdom moves the Race of Men As freely as he moves his pen, Cheers pan-mankind, "Du Bois, Amen!" Culture in Ebony! (Dedicated to the DuBois Birthday Celebration February 23.) RONCEVERTE NEWS [RONCEVERTE, W. VA., February 12.—Rey, G. H. Carter filled his pulpit Sunday and preached an able sermon. Rey, I. H. Carpenter filled his pulpit at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Miss Ocean Sweeney spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sweeney. Mr. Frank Brackenridge spent a few days with his family. The Maple Grove School is fixing to celebrate Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Mr. Charles Chandler is very ill at his home but hopes to be much improved at the next writing. Mrs. A. L. Brown spent Saturday with her son at Anderson, W. Va. —OMG. 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. a. ER DUTY Dependent Families of SOLDIERS MORROWING FAMILIES OF MOST TRAGIC FATE. Soldiers Committee LIEF 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 Dependents of Colored as my first payment use enter my name as a member Soldiers Comfort Committee. Kelly Miller, President; Ralph W. Treasurer; John Mitchell, Jr., Directors for Virginia. DON'T DELAY, able to the National Colored Soldiers Comfort Taylor, See'y., 1165 You St., Washington, D. C. A. E. 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WHR, evidently the worst helen WS. tet us all tohe a deep breath aad exelit WE Vaiew. 0; Newport N Wt Ons to Now por Rew har swent tite eternity aud this N Year mie mpon the seen, hay fe Hromeht with ot new opportin Ces aud responsibilities; then tet a read with ere the sims of the times wWheh bid ws to arise and quit our selves Hike men U8 Fenerally conceded that the Vireinia Baptist Convention is much ahove the average body of ib. kind among Baptists and now it is up to the officials and constituency of tut splendid) organization te further prove (his impression to be tre, Mins makin sood this distinemished claim, And L believe we can and will do this. Ns te my part, hy te Di vine help. 1 with de omy best. as 1 have always willinely done | And Mrethron, Wil vow do the sane Thank vou, Fine you weld Oh, how we enjay the peace that has se beautifelly prevailed in om Tinks tor several years. Some out sade of our tanks have prophesied the wom: of strite and. contusion amen ons. Tur, thank God. it hi hot yet ippeared and Dmuet say that Tani not expecting it te come Kor our beethven realize that earnest hearts that have the spirit of broth erly love ainda ish sense of honor, donot eas ly allow themselves to b eut_asunder And if we are to fudee the present by the past, we mest conchide that the brethren of one Convention have earnest hearts and that ther have also both the spirit of brotherly love and a very hieh sense of moral and Christian honor. ‘Then with the present outlook, there ix no reason to took for anytting amonse us this Year that spells less’ tan peace and pleasure. And how we thank Ged for this. And how we pray our Father to help us make it absolutely true. br. 'T. HW. White, our able Corres: ponding Seeretary has sent forth nis aumital letter which appeals to every Ian end Women of our ranks to he stir himself and herself for the ereat meeting in Zion Baptist Chureh, New port News, Vin. Dr. C.K. dones, pastor, May S-12, 1918. “Then. let every Baptist Church, pastor, deacon and laynian, Gike the message. to heart amd wet in keeping with. its requests according to ability and op- portunity. The Great dubiieg last July has tameht that Colored Baptists can bring to pass great Ulnes for God and the denomination. And now in Newport News, may the samo story he told in sermon and sons, in pray- er and praise, in speech and in the Way that our Church offerings may bo laid upon the tuple, We expect the minutes of (ie Con- vention, which are in the hands of the Hon, John Mitchell, dr, will be ont soon, And. brethren, do not lose pationee and do not let the seneros- ity of your Churches depend upon the carly reception of the minutes ‘The minntes are expected to be out soon. WoL receive no onjections to the use of two banners and sold medals Just as we did at the Jubilee Meeting 1 shall proceed to get them: realy. What two Churches and Pastors will win these coveted prizes? Which two? I hereby ask that many of our brethren Will bein, at once, to write about the Newport News ‘mecting Let's put the campaign on and make it hot. Yes, male it hot Write to the Planet in Richmond, write to the Christian Review — in Philadephia and write to the Journ al and Guide ia Norfolk, Brethren do nop wait for a few of the convention's officials and President Woods to do all of the writing for the work and then complain when either its quanti ty or quality does not suit you. You Write some Yoursel’, please. AM right, thank you. T thought you wouly write at least, after being asked to do so. Tet us read letters. from. Virginia from the mountains to the sea, “And fet us have letters from all of our much appreciated territories out side of Virginia, Notwithstanding the war athe cost of Living, we have so much to encourage us. ‘The work of our school in Lynchburg is in fine shape Plu not believe it ever irae dane bet ter in its whole histery than it is do Int Pb now. And whoever goes to tor inetitation ill find ao master this post. ie the person es ge Rey He Woods ALD Do amd an able fremty, ‘he kitehen and dining halt are searing a happy completion. And as we prepare our dorgition fos the eos ention, de det us remember thar this cptondiq: Initdint: casts about <i Rossa dalbirs hon ter woods remember that the hut) cost of ane dallar a day per Hlemate Will be exurseg at Newport sas rte at Lameb ani. fest Brettiren the cekaal the ent Loe the Tors ire eatin: for oor beet. at Newpare News. May Sa HAS. SOn be Newport News." Youre far the warts AOA GALSIN Pres Vin Rapes AES. DAES) OE GONES IS Lat TOES, Batoy Bo Jones the vite a the well known founder of tony oO. Vine R. dones, Moi. tind \ sy omernne Behenary 7 in BEES oteliek att MEE Py Xo Second street. ater a ected ity Her sons and ret Yoo osha immediately notified and te fellawing responded: | Charles Kdward tones, Cleveland. O00 Dr, Mobert B. dones, tr. Wash’ngton, 1 Cos Thntlow 1) Jones, New Maven, Coun; Madison Jones, Schenectady, NoYop WilFam Wo Jones and Willard Mautson Jones, Mrs, Penelope Hoot, Rordontewn, Ny doo Mrs. 1, J, Pannell, Staunton, Va ‘he funeral tool place Saturday Wternoon, Mebruary 8. te o'elock at the Third Street Bethel A.M. E Chureh. Rew. MOK. Davis, the pastor Onieiating On the rostenae were Rev AS. Thomas, DD. Rew. % Be Lewis DD. Ttews WLP, dota ono DD. they I Andrew Rawler Rev 0, G0 Jenkins, Rev. David Maye Rev AA Hector, Rev SoCs Barret 1. DoS itey. Wl Thaines, 1 y dhe Seriptures were read by Tey VON. Hector and prayer was offered by Rev 8. Murrell, Db. 1, Mad fie Carrie Vo Hawkins sani with fonehins coweetess, also Madame Mildved: Cross Rev. Dr. Davis took as his text John 1G, "Bor Godse loved. the World. ete He read alsa. by. te quest “tie Eft chapter of Paul's: see- ond letter to the Corinthians. Te paid a elowing tribute to Me angelic nuatities af the deceased and sym pathized with the bereaved Inshand and the family, He commented up- on the promises of the Seripnites and concluded an eloquent and touching eulogy of the beloved dead. Rev. A. A. Hoetor spoke, The deceased lett a husband, five sons. and (Wo a’sters to mourn their loss, The pallbearers were, Active, Dr. DOA. Pereuson, Dr. Herbert Aten Des Walter Brown, Dro A.D. Carr, Dred. C. Carper, Dr, J. MG, Ramsey Honorary, Dro 1, Harris, Sp. A.V Norrell, Sr. Jacob Wright, BLE hare her, Sr, ).tnterment in Woodkind Cemetery The floral designs were numerous cand costly Mr, Bhenezer Harris Laid fo Rest, Dieg February 8, 1918 at 8.20 o'rlock at the Virginia Hospital in’ the ist year of his age, Ebenezer Benjamin Harris. His home ‘wis in datckson- vile, Florida bat be had resided in Hicsmond. Va. not quite a year, He is survived by his widow, Mis, Auman da Harris, one som and six brombers, ‘The funeral services were held al the residence, S16 N. "Third St, Peb- muary 1. WIS, at S220 Pal, Mr. Uarris was employeq by Dr. Deltenger as Lathoratory. Mechanic Hentist. by whom he will he areatly missed. ‘The doctor considered lim the finest catored Laboratory) Mechan ie Densist im whe State, Hs place wil be hard to fil. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, He Es deag and gove dat nor tor gotten, Mis Wife and Son, In Memoriam, In sad but loving: remembrance of my husband, Ebenezer 1B. “Harris, who departed this life, Friday morn ing February $ 118 at 8:30 o'cloek. Ob how we miss him, Miss his fond ang gentle care, Te was so hard to part with’ him OW so hard to bave him die Tut we hope some day to meet him some sweet day, bye and bye, hy his Wile ang @hitd Coal Distributed to the Poor, ‘The Falyon Mother's Club in cooper ation with the Women's Movement distributed 80 bags of coal to the poor and disabled of Fulton. TT WAR DEPARTMENT WANTS COLORED PAN (EN Throne Me Binmett do Seat feeial “Asshcant tw Secretary. af Neate thie fatten order Ott ati Ponoditiedtionsy tars heen issued Adinisny Gotterat HL i. Metain: rhe Pederay Recep Toe Vaeationa Tow cehieh fain ini the tein tooth texistrantcnecoperater, fat tial Carpe, fats been wotitied \ ite esire of rhe Chiet Sis LOtiver to Taee a caer starred eo eepervisien ay the Mederal 1 otor Nasational Eeaitanny Arnistrom: Miah School, Riehmony Viewinn with a view te farnbevinty gervtors for the 20h Kiekl Stunal Oration Ceatored.) Men in rhe fret amd secony, elise Har not yeteated ate etinihte Gy sen Lersip fi thie wireters class, Street Pat work carries with ff advanead Papk ang pay after tat tevinine at HOH. There is ome ehanee for yet 10 fo suiractive work, Mr. Seatt says if Bey hint of somvien whieh will Heel great ered: upon our taco, IY vom are interested, yon ean seb further information trem’ DP, Webster Davis, dt. ord. Millon Sampson. 117 I heir Sireet 85,00 POR THE BEST Lorre, Very shortly there will appear in de colored Measpapers a elie al Het articles entitleg “Hhusitiess. Lea ane Boosters.” As tie tithe sumiests, Lie disewsions Will he contined — to Matters such as, advertising, selling, Iusiness metaods, and other” subject: vt interest to National Nesto. isi Nese League members ant. besiness Mien generally, Hi order ty secure the very Hest ma terial tor this series, Dam asking the ieaders af this paper tw Write. ING a eiter relat gome inter carins experience they nave aud im dealing with Neste merehanns, He the tener are praise: all ihe bel fer, but it it is necessary to criticise, dora bit De sure that tue criticism is wholly confined to an experience which eShibits same principle in mer chandisin. I letters are eritieal pleas: avoid names as far as expediens Without sacrificing elarity, AM letters haw be sieneg but names ai writers wilt nop be published without their wetten consent, The contest is open to everyone and there are ne conditions «xcept That the letqerty shod net exeerd 2M) words and showtlg be in any: hands anytime before March 200, 1918, Bor The best and mest interesting Letter submigted the sumer $5.00 with be Seng to the writer, Address your let ter 10; Alban Le Holsey, Assistant Se. eretary, The” National Negro lust ness Leagne ‘Tuskegee Institue Akt bana, Wash’gton, February HI ts reported that cigity Colored yirls employes at the Berean of Engtving al Printing, were dropped dwt week and their places filed by white kivls. ‘The Colored girks seepred their appointnents under the CifiL Service havi pasea the required examina: tion, It is reported that the white sivls Were not required tg take the examination, owing to the faet that the Tureau has heen taken out from under Civi! Service, Greenville, Miss., February 9.—Lasi week, the Colored Women’s Aig Socie ty of this city raised $100 ang sent to the National Colored” Soldiers. Com: fort Committee at Washington to help along the fund of $2,000,000 (he national committes is raising for relief work. ‘The Colored people of Greenville have only: started in ther effort to rank first, in proportion to population in the amount they will raise for he national committee, Camp Meade, Md. February 10 HW is understoad here that the two Colored regiments in camp here, the 2OIst and B6Sti Will soon be ordered fo Camp Funston at ort Riley, Kans, While many of the boys whose’ homes are in Washington, but 17 imiles dis rine wil regret getting so far rom home, the men will welcome transter ty w section where there is not quite so tach race prejudice fn Memoriam, {n loving memory of Fannie Ander son Poindexter who died in Peters burg, Va. Pebruary 11, 1917, She is kone but not forgotten, Never shall her memory fade: Sweet thoughts forever linger, Around the grave where she Is laid. Her devoted friend, Mrs, VICTORIA GORDON. THE BROKEN TWENEY PoUrerat. O warriors brave. to thee we how the head, Hy thy past deeds we hear the silent tread OF Doble spirits, charged with valor true, Go me forth undaunted whatever man may do Fie eae tor which your brother: rave ther lives, horecaed by come a warthy sacnities Hailed by sense at homer they did “ek To stay the hand of violence from What mere contd we expect. from ood thats ted Th viens of men whe tive te te or dread OL Thesy whose hands ire erimsoned Host sare Commenced ty Thewite and tons iy days of yore Retoe Hive ticeaise the elit Or ti 1h frasened Aid seamed to strike the ator to. (ie sresttind, Recah of verdicts tarnished. erned and Leen, Vat fustiee was asleep pon the vy She knows ne oman by eoter, fam or erred, Hit pays fo all alike for worth er dowd, Thee tardy in her indement she at last WE right all wrongs, thous) buried in the past William HL ‘Thomas, Detroit, Mich YW. GA. NOTES, Rev. dA Tacoats af Vireinia Unto, Universiiy Wil speak at vesper servir ee Sunday February 17. at lve thirty An entertainment will be piven ay the VOW. C. A. Priday, Pebruary: 22 Adiicvion five vents, ~ The class in Gest sid wT moot ri day, Pebrnary Ui. at tive o'clock. I is Not tao Lite te renister, Twelve tera ean he admitted RESOLUTIONS OF RESTEOR, Phe Ansel of Death has within the Fast few months entered the ranks of our Chuveh and called from labor to reward number of onr best men: bers. whom we love and with whom We have labored, "today they repre sent us in the Kingdom Ht sus om last puesday night that Mle Angel called for one whose name will ever live in the memory. of the Members of this Church and state Tor his Pre was both asetil and help Yul, rhs we, he members. of the Hitth Baptist Charen, bow in humble submission to the Will of Him whe docth all things right. and connt our: selves fortunate tet after more than Forty years of useful serview in the Master's Vinevard we should he called Upon to pay this tribute of respect to the memory of one who is so ripe in years of serviee. Men and) women are here who testify, that “He mar ried mo" others Mit, “He baptized me." an others, “He led to conviction oF sn and a belier in our. Blessed Redeemer.” Resolved, That in the death of our expastor, Rev. Prank Davis, whe served this Chureh in the early dass of its history, laid the foundation ot (is great Chureh, that we have lost a Sood, carnest, Christian minister, Resolved. ‘that while it is paintil fous and W's family to have him leave so soon, and join that Mustrions host above, Where the humblost of earth. Whose faith is stayed in God, we know that our oss is his eternal’ gain, ‘vime is winging us away ‘Yo our eternal home: Life is but a Winter's day, \ journey to the tomb: Youti and vigor soon will Hee, Blooming beauty lose its charms AML that’s mortal soon shall he Knelosed in death's cold arms, ‘rime is winging us away ‘ro our eterngl home: Life is but a Winter's day, A journey to the tomb: But the Christian ‘shall enjoy Health and beauty soon above, Where no worldly griefs annoy, Secure in Jesus’ love Resolved, ‘phat we emulate his Virtues and imbibe his noble spirit and undaunted trust in God, ‘That A copy of these resolutions be spread Upon our record, and a copy pub- lished in the colored papers, and: a copy sent to the family. Done by order of the Fifth Baptist Church, “Rey. A.D. Daly, pastor, Brother N, J, Parra! chuveh’ clerk, Special Sermon, Rev, A. M. Kent will preach a Specia! Sermon at. Sixth Mi. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday February 17 1918, at 3: 30 P, M, FACE ROOK 19 AADRED FPO MALS: IN TENN STATE SATAN COTO. TRAN. Piirnagy: Seothont atta snes nven felt Hogston 1 et Nart he ms, py oulwe t Hath Me Monotone ai treat Hy palicennet Galveston tas only Toot fittern ty Viet tek natin het sale ty go the fest Sp ta ian ME Nove peitticiun and ver WW ttis Men Be Appewd tor dtustion.t gy litte 1 Res, MC) Rraten sand thoes has heen prahihites: fren. thi Coo tnail at Galveston ‘resus, the MaseweNt WAN take other stey Peat ve te the baok at ones, I the Hor Tad kot written ap te pean Aiuwe ease and the cbexys Clty Prison Comes there wautld not be any objec fion to the hook, The Pesas City Prison Camps were fperated by white army ottieigls with Nesroes only, ‘the Peonage. Farm, Was operated by Owe rich White men fm North Texas and the btw pliyed Hide and seeks when ft was reported One would say take the matter up with Hie Northern United States: Dis Hict Atlorney amd the Northern pi triet Attorney would sty, write the Southern District Attorney and ao one Will handle the ondietment, phe Tarar ts in the North, 196 miles North at PA Waray Peess and tort Worth is 274 mites Novt of Galveston, “rey as. Why is dustiee weak when. it comes to the Nesra getting justiee? Phere will soon be aw race meeting at yrinity Raptst Churelt to edaegie The ee en the esedus move. Al Sho Ssh ta enroll, must ted “Phe Manieto of Richmond. Va Hon. Dt. Shelton, editor of the Sot Nien whe Miengal ante Mca Werks ato hy LWo white soldiers. ‘Phe fate is aniknown as tere were no Words, phere wast ho effort (0 acer tain who did it, Mr, Shelton is one of our most laveahid ng citizens: and beacetil, ‘phe soldiers did not know Win and neither did he know them, Brot aX. AW, MeDonstld is about ts Jand in the city school, Prof, W. I. Wilson is holding down Dickinson Mish Sehoot Rev WoL Stewart, of Brazoria, Was in the city Sunday, Rev. BC. Braneh was unable to go fo New York in January on ae- cont OF hig sick son, His Tare. was otfered by x company in New York, who wanted to talk with him about Southern conditions and labor, SOUTHSIDE, INDEPENDENT CLUB: HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. ERENCE Reg SeeR Kegan Erbe tasr Nise MRT ese Meo ee On the niEht of Abe Lincoln's Birthday. Pebrugrs 12," 1th the Southside Independent — Renetie'al Club celobated its Pith Amal ES ereises at the Young Men's. Love and Vion tall, corner Petersburg. bike and Deculur street, An excellent prosram was rendered and it Was heartily enjoyed hy the members who crowded the hall, Suiliee H to Say this Club has been in existence only five. years and the rapid growth of 1s membership, has astounded the whole community Pres‘dent Grant Jackson and. See retary William White seem to be the moving spirits in this organization and through their antivinse zealand pers'stent effarts his elab has pur chased much. property, holding. 4 large bank account and they. ean hoast of a membership af negrly S40 strong, able-hodied men, ‘rhe program was fine and marked attention was noted throughout its rendition, Devotional exere:sex. were conducted hy Rev. Red. Jacksons som, “AN Tail the Power of Jesus? Namie," by the Club: recitation, Mr, George Richardson: solo, Mr. Charles Howerton: address, President Grant Jackson. mnusie, Select Quartet ane nual report. | Secretary. William White: musi, Sons of Zion: remarks Director 8. Alexander: two minute remarks by visitors, Mr, dames [rv ing acted as master of ceremonies, Mler the exercises, all "prepared for the “feast” and. enjoyed then selves to their heart's content with Hl the delicacies of the season, At twelve o'clock the members could be seen homeward bound, ‘thus ended the fifth annual entertainment of Os much-tatked-of, rapldly stowing, re. markable benoticial club on the South side of the "Jems," Much eredit ix given the following committee for the manner in whieh they handled the elaborate. aifair: Joxeph Fountain, George Richardson, Lewis Booker, Lynn Langhorne, see: retary; William’ White, Chairman, INC. Mr. William 1, Winston. former Ay of Kichmond was married to Mrs Dera Uumlin of Charleston, Wo Va. recently ap toe bride's: residence Mr, Robert 1, Porter tert Wednes: day for his home. Huntington, W Va atter spending: a delightful time visiting his brother and friends hers Prof, NU. Crate of the United Sertoc Hood) Administrarion was in The city tast work, The is enerette ind resomvefal, He wit far Nash vilte tnd Wil Visit Lonisvitte before b's rerarn yy Washington, D. €. Mrs Tanra Hones, of Norton, Vat ed throaeh South Richmond Oi ek onmonte: to) Deterctmns. Val to Trlonds cant relatives. While Pere alee eas Hie teh on Mrs, Lanes eosin Mr. David otmison, General Agent othe tea NUP Mingus Company. ow Ma wae in the ety foes fer the interest nt ths corpora Rneoth Wo sean, Corporat iw ti rd Merinent. National Apmy has res hed Bramee, He bs the son of Uharorte and the late dy Henry sears, Hew hdies the prayers of his Trend Nis Marteat Green Walker was Wed go Lenehines very. siddendy this week. fa the adden. fess snd Heute of her mother, Mrs Susie Torker Harris renuta. edo Philadelphia, Bay this week after Vothree wets vilit te her parents, Miro amd Mrs. 3.8. Raker, 909 N, 71h Street PULTON NOTES, Me Thetis Pow dur agent, S13 State St. is ready qo deliver you the Plinet. Give hin vour address, One three elnrehes are well at fended, AL coors to he catimased with the spirit of Christ. Phe | sunday Shook: are in a prosressive condi Vow The ‘Training Chisces ate ste Foodive nicely under phe. instractar of the VOUS. tie examination pip ers stood 75.99, ‘The teacher was ohated Dordon the Reporter, mt allow me fo state thay rhe neaphe et Putian Nave aways for 40 years hag the host instrnetors they vould obtain from fe Richmond Tigh School, ‘Theotosteal Seminary, then toeated af Ith and Main Se. We M. Co and MUO. rie thas” tase iwon fer Wevation in avery ‘respect. Rev, TC. Martin, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Chureh is eon hed to his home, 121 Denny St | Rev. Noo1 Rrown proached ta a farce erhoring last Sunday morning 1) the afternoon he administered the Lord's Supper, Many visitors were resent pBow os ond Shacketerd’s “Pharmacy, Mrs. No OM. Shackelford, Secretary: [Felton Iirvaeh St Demy Ste have 1 few Christmas Cards Toft from ane Foot to fifty cents. You vin have them. Call ang see ws, Hstop Evans Payne, pastor of the Ith Baptist Chareh has heen confined y his hed Yor about five weeks, We Lope he May soon recover Special Sermon at Pith Baptist, \ special sermon will be preached at the Fitth Raptist Church, eorner Harvie and Cary. streets, Sunday, Webrnary 17. 1918. at 2230 PM Subject. “A Live Valley." this ser mon will be delivered hy Richmond's hoted preacher, Dr RLV. Peyton, the pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Rap: fist Churely bo YOU KNOW HIM? Will some one kindly furnish me the whereahous of Leonard MeGill and inform The Planet OMlee. | Tam his brother and haven't seen him for twenty years. W. Co MeGILL, 2601 Gordon ’St.. Philadelphia, Pa., or W. ©. MeGil. Shipwright, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr, Patler Mere. Rev, ‘PO, Vuller, D. D.. Principal of Howe Tnstitute of Memphis, ‘tenn spent several days in this city recent: ly, He visited the principal points of interest, being in company of Mrs. Magé'e Te Walker, who placed her Now National at his disposal, Me Was delighted with what he saw here and the inclemeney of the weather alone prevented his having a com plete survey of our city, His engagement to Miss Dixie Wil Hiams, the brilliant and attractive instructress of Hartshorn Memorial Collexe has been announced, COLOED.HEISENE MEN ANE OFFERED OPPO Toenl Board Neo ot, thronush its chairman, Mr, Phillipe, be desirens af informiins the colored vexisterod met ef Wiehnond that tie Personnel Of Heer oF the Ninety second Division, ft Cann Mansten. Kansas wants the services of teebnleally traced men ef al! Kinds for technieal nnits, strech ae othe Siemal Cares, Mohite Repair shop. where men wha knew some Hots oF electricity and its praetic Woes. thechouies, machinists, machin Br helpers. aiteropaivers. linemen, wale splivers, Tarnees imahers. phat Pate sh stemostiphers gad typists ate needed. shore are splendid openines in this Division for specialty trained, in. telligent Negroes. cphey are needed for plices yt otticers and nensean mfsstoned alters, As fast as they Comenstrate: their abitity hes are dremoted fran, one ceade to another See your Loegl board or aabltnss Liout fr. rhompson, Personnel OF teen, 9d Division, Camp: Panstm, Kansas, COLORED WAR SECRETARY 70 SPEAK HERE. Hon, Enimete a. Seotr Will Address Richmond Citizens Pebruary 24, Hon, Emmett J. Seott. special as sistant Co the Seerotary ot War. will tddress the citizens of Richmond af the Hippodronic ‘Taeatre, Sunday. Rebrnacy 21, mee o'clock PM. *r, Scott is widely known throtehs Triekeeee Institute, He fs now serv ine his gqvernment and race in fur- there the work of the eslored sel diers in the army, As special as istant to Lon, Newton D, Baker, the Seeretary of War, Mi Scott is well in- Formed as to the status of ony boys serving the colors ind his message Is looked Forward to with mueh ane ticipation. Phe meeting is under the auspices of the State Hxecutive Conan tee, Colored Department, of tie) Young Men's Christian Associations, and is under the supervision of Mr. J, TE MeGrew, State Seeretary, rhe! Sab hath Glee Club and the Tppedrome Orchestra will render selections, ‘rhe personnel of the Stute Com mites js as follows: Mon, Ri, Ma- sill, Chairman; Major Ailen Wash ington. Hampton: De, b. L. Down ims. Roanoke: President 4. C) Gandy, Petersburg, Rey. A. Alvin Russell Lawrenceville: Mr, Ine, Charlottes: sins Mr iA. Cophas. Richmond. Many of the committee are to. he pr seut on this auspicious occasion PRESTON TAYLOR GONT, ‘rho funeral of Preston ‘raylor, the husband of Mrs, Anna ‘Paylor, of 120 W. Hill street. took place last ‘tes: day, 12th inst. 2:20 PL Mat the Second Baptist Church. fe Nad been a patient sufferer for a long time. He Wed Saturday morning, 90h inst at about 5. ofelock, Rev, ZD. Lewis, DD, officiated. He sympathized with the family and took as his subject, “Personal Ac- countability’’ and h’s text from Ron ans 11:12, Prayer had been offered by Rey. ALS. cThomas, D. D. ‘rhe deceased Lett a wife, three children and five grandchildren to mourn their loss, He was a member of Richmond Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Pethias and of Pure Gold Court. No, vo Order of Calanthe, He was also an Odd Fellow, Rey, Seott ©) Rureell, D, D. assist ed in the coremonies, Puneral Di- rector ALD. Price had eharge of the remains, Interment in Woodland Cemetery GROCER COUBMAN PASSES AWAY Grocer James UH. Coleman died ‘ruesday, Pebruary 12, 1918, at 12201 A. Matter an illness that dated from about half past ten P.M, Saturday, February 2. He was one of the most prosressive colored merehants in the city and had a larse and. profitable trade, Te bat recently advertised here ‘in the colored papers and he was deservedly popular, His funeral took place yesterday afternoon, one POM, from the ‘third Street. Bethel A, MO, Chureh, Rey, M. B, Davis, DD.” officiating, Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Galeda Class Installation Sunday, whe Galeda Class of Fifth Street Raptist Sunday School will hold ap- propriate installation exercises, to. morrow, 2:30 at the Chureh, TWC HE PLANET TELLS CAUSE OF GREAT MIGRATION. Southern Minister Writes Real Causes of the Negro Exodus. A REGULAR "HELL." South Likened to Lower Ripgions. Negroes in Constant Dread. That conditions affecting the race in some parts of the South are almost intolerable is expressed in a letter written by a minister by Dean William Pickens, of Morgan College recently. The minister, whose name is withheld, for his own safety, declares that "whipping has become a pastime," and Negroes are compelled to steal away in the night if it becomes known that he is leaving for the North. The letter, which is printed below, gives the REAL cause for the great migrat ion towards the North by hundreds of thousands of black men who are anxious that they may enjoy "life liberty and the pursuit of happiness." The letter follows: My Dear Sir: Believing that you might get our many prosecutions and inhuman treat ment in some reputable newspaper, where such can be seen by the public, I give you some of the few happenings over in the Delta, where so many of the Negroes are leaving and others want to leave. When I say want to leave I mean to say no end of the big land ords shut down their gins as early as December 15th and have up to this date refused to gin the whole crop of cotton as they well knew that the Negroes were preparing to bid Mississippi farewell Being a minister and insurance man, my work carries me far and near and I have seen more punishment heaped upon my people than ever before in my life. As for crime—it is simply taken from them at prices to suit the landlords. If he wants to a low, a Negro from 15 to 20 cents, why, that is all to it; matters not if the colored man can ship his cotton an get 40 and 50 cents for it, it matters not if the cotton is raised on the landlord's place. This kind of action is being given the Negro both in Arkansas and Mississippi—in the Delta part of each State. In a number of cases the landlord just says to "John," I will allow you $60 or $75 for your bale of cotton and that settles the matter. Yet "John" is cramped to death, but is afraid to say a word for his protection. So in order to hamper the Negro, all kinds of deceptions are practiced to keep him on the Deta farms, in many instances by judges, sheriffs, justices of the peace and every kind of state officer. The Bone Dry Law is a new leader for further inhuman treatment of the Negro as well as untold humiliations In company with a number of preachers I came up from Leland to Cleveland, Miss., a few nights ago, getting there about two o'clock A. M., and had to wait until 4:30 for another train. While we were waiting (there were about 45 in the party) two white men came in posing as officers, flashing revolvers and kicking our grips over and over, using all kinds of oaths and making threats Finally a grip was found with some liquor in it (no one in our party owned it) they carried it outside the depot, drank the liquor and threw the suitcase and its contents on the ground. They came back and cursed the whole crowd out. About two weeks ago, a white man at Shelby had sent a colored man to Vickburg for two quarts of whiskey, and on getting off the train, a few dirty Italians ordered him to stop. Because he did not comply they shot him to death. At Hollywoods, Miss., a few weeks ago, the white doctor at that place killed a leading colored man about 12 o'clock in the day for merely disputing a small account. He was shot three times in the back and after he had fallen the agent battered his head with an axe handle. This was done right in front of a large store owned by the high sheriff of the county (Tunica.) At $n_0$ end of places in the Delta the ordinary laborer must run off by night if it is known he is going to stay away. Whipping Negroes has got to be a mere pastime. I was down near Mound Bayou, Miss, a few days ago, and was told that a white bully in the person of one Jim Thomas, had just been to Mound Bayou from Merigold Miss, and had occasion to be at the store of one L Brooks and wanted to call up long distance and on being told by the colored operator that such calls must be at the Exchange unless sanctioned by the owner of the local telephone, he wont over to the Exchange pulled out his gun, put it in the face of the operator, and told him to put in that call, and that he had a great notion to blow out his brains. I was further told that such men as Charles Banks and others were standing on the outside of the office and heard all this go on, but they knew they were powerless. My dear sir, I see nothing for our race to do but leave this part of the country. I see nothing but slavery for us. Our treatment should be known to the world. What I have rlied to say is but a bubble—and yet with all of this kind of treatment, some of our would-be leaders are telling us to stay here. REV. S. M. H. Shoemaker Wanted. WANTED- Two first class shoemakers to go to Norfolk, Va. Good pay to the right parties, Men preferred who have had osme experience in an Electric Shop. Apply at the Planet Office 311 North Flurth Street. Polk Miller's LIVER PILLS Quicker and pleasanter to take and more effective than calomel or salts. These pills are not a new, untreated remedy but are used in Southern homes for prompt and effective relief in all cases of constipation, chills and fever, liver troubles, and disorders of the stomach. The formula originated with Polk Miller more than 25 years ago. Taken as prescribed, they tone the system and give the feeling of more life. Buy a box today from your drugist or at any general store. They are 10c a box everywhere. A 25c coupon is in each box. Polk Miller Drug Co., Richmond, Virginia --- USING SME. 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Virginia Theological Seminary and College strides forward in progressive condition in these stirring days Institutional Life in its every phase is tested, in the nature of things, at a time so epochal. Equal to the task in every form, the institution goes forward in the midst of one of her most hopeful years. At no time have the friends of the work drawn closer to the work than the present. This has developed a warmth and co-operation especially helpful to any work. The result is that this is proving to be a splendid year. ENROLLMENT. Enrolment keeps up to the maximum. With capacity student body, increased faculty and other facilities and equipment in excellent condition this phase of the work moves well. Enthusiasm runs high and there is a fine esprit de corps. The institution has been doing its patroltie duty also. It has furnished officials and privates for the army from the ranks of student body and faculty. WOMEN AID THE WORK. The executive board of women's State Educational Convention, headed by Mrs. L. W. Tyrrell, conducted recently a pantry day supply campaign in the interest of the school. This proved a great success. The women are jubilant over the way that the people in all sections responded to their appeal. The President of the institution is very very grateful to Mrs. Tyrrell and her board for the conducting of the campaign end to the ministers, churches, streets and friends for the way they responded. DR. AUSTIN LECTURES. A week of exceptional interest to the institution, was the past week, when Rev. J. C. Austin, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, delivered a series of lectures to the men in the Theological Department. Dr. Austin pastors successfully one of the leading churches in the nation, and this gives him a rich and virtual experience in pastoral work. His general theme for the work was, "The Preparation and Duties of the Pastor." This theme was discussed in four lectures, that challenged the admiration and enthusiasm of the faculty and students. The lectures seemed with thought, inspiration, en couragement and experience. Another feature of the work just now is a course of faculty lectures being delivered weekly to the students. We are having splendid Chapel talks, by many prominent visitors and workers, who come in to see us. BALTIMORE NOTES Baltimore, February 6.—The funeral of William H. Daly pioneer theatrical promoter here, who died suddenly from heart disease on Tuesday of last week, was held at his late home, 1110 Pennsylvania avenue, last Saturday. The deceased was 66 years of age. His remains were taken to his old home in Virginia for interment. Bishop John Hurst, John H. Murphy publisher of the Afro-American; Revs. W. Sampson Brooks, A. L. Gaines and J. W. McCoy will be among the Baltimoreans who will be in Louisville next week, where the bishops of various colored Methodist bodies will meet. Mr. Murphy will also attend the sessions of the National Negro Press Association at Nashville. Revs. W. Sampson Brooks and C. E. Stewart have just concluded a successful revival campaign at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Captain E. L. Malone, of 368th Infantry committed suicide by shooting himself through the head at Camp Meade last Saturday. He was a native of West Indies and he received his commission at the Officers' Training Camp at Des Moines last October. Thomas A. Jones, a past grand master of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, is ill at his home, 1024 Argyle avenue. FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, February 7.—Colored citizens all over Maryland are indigent over the conviction of John Snowden for the murder of white THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA woman in Annapolis. His trial took place in Towson, Md., the county seat of Baltimore county, and despite the fact that the attorneys for the defense riddled the evidence that the State brought forth in an effort to prove Snowden guilty, the jury brought in a verdict for murder in the first degree. The evidence was of a filmsy cir cumstantial character, several colored persons testifying that they thought they saw him leave the murdered woman's home. Against their testimony was that of Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes a secretary in charge of the colored work of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. Church, Rev. Ernest S. Williams of Annapolis and the man's white employer. There is a widespread belief among whites of Maryland that Snowden is not guilty. This was evidenced by the fact that the State had his case move ed from Annapolis where the alleged murder occurred. Colored people all over the State have rallied to Snowden's defense, and should a new trial be denied him next Monday, his case will be taken to the Court of Appeals. WAITERS WANTED Walters 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 gober efficient men. Apply, giving reference to previous employer for whom you have worked as waiter. Craighead and Craighead, Craig Hall, At'antic City, N. J. OUR KEEN AND PROMPT SENSE of Business Principles, Kind Attention and Freo Delivery have Eliminated the Gap which usually lays between Patrons and Merchants—Therefore When in Need of Groceries or Market Products Two MALLORY'S MARKET Dealer in Meats, Fish, Oysters, Gane and Farm Products, Wood and Coal and Oil. 405-7 WEST LEIGH STREET Phones, Mad. 6039----Ran. 3081 Immediate Attention to Phon Calls. Henry Mallory & Songs, Props. 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EXELENTO QUININE POMADE dogs, removes Dandruff, footholds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and milky. A must-have in the office, it will the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelento don't do as we claim, we will give your money back. Price 2.50 by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WARNED EVERYWHERE. Writes for particulars. EXELENTO SCIENCE CO., Atlanta, Ga. Don't Worry About Bad Skin Liver- Spots or Pimples Learn "The Kashmir Way" It's Better Than The Best A Kashmir Girl Kashmir Preparations For Hair and Skin Guarantee Results in 20 Days or Your Money Back Have clear skin— Fresh Girlish complexion. Kashmir Whitener and Cleanser Wonderful guaranteed skin preparation. Clears complexion and bleaches from 3 to 5 shades. Kashmir Hair Beautifier 50c Each — Postage 8c Extra FREE Let us send you beautiful illustrated Beauty Book. Agents Wanted—Write Today Kashmir Chemical Co. Dept. H, 4709 State St., Chicago, Ill. GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES ALPHEUS SCOTT FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337—Residence, 1$15 St. James Street, Phone Madison 6619. Paraphernula, Material and Service of the Best. Reliable Service. Moderate Eats. MIX. SCOTT. Embalmer for Women and Children and In attendance at Funeral MONEY LOANED LOANED ON REAL MONEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE Private Papers Kept in R Vaults. Legal Papers Notary Public. Saving SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX MECHANICS S NORTHWEST CORNER Papers Kept in Round Door Built Legal Papers Acknowledge Public. Savings Accounts S DEPOSIT BOXES FOR REMI MANICS SAVINGS B TEST CORNER THIRD AND C Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited John Mitchell, Jr., President D. J. FARRAR, CO. Office, Room 405, Mechanics Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop Special Attention Paid to the T of Any Kind of Architectu ROBERT C. SCOTT FIRST CLASS LIVERY. TELEPHONE, RANDO AND SUNDAY, CAR RICHMOND ARRAR, Contractor & 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Contention Paid to the Taking of Contracts, Kind of Architecture. Job Work A N T C. SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 B PHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty. ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! THE ART OF DEDUCTION. To deduce is to infer an opinion from what has preceded or better, it is to state that which you know not, based on that which you know or, more often, think you know. The minds of most adults have been so poisoned by before-hand opinion and prejudice that we are safe in ignoring all deductions made by one person about the other. The deductions of children are innocent and amusing most of the time but are just as far off the track as the average adult deduction. A certain bright and intelligent little miss of six summers was fast learning the rudiments of --- MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alphreus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. 5006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337 RESIDENCE 1015 St. James St., Madison 6619 HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED AT Roane and Holmes Harness Company 17.12.1810 17 U2 NORTH 18th St. Phone, Mad. 3935. We make and repair anything in Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry a full line of Harness, Whip, Robes, Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harness Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make a Specialty of Hand-made Harness. Our motto is to SATISFY YOU. Your patronage will be appreciated. Stop in and let us serve you. All work guaranteed. S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Sound Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Job in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2169 Taking of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A Specially. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA Biblical knowledge and also things of the carnal world. As most of us do, she acquired a knowledge of the worldly affairs faster than things of the Kingdom. She was asked by her teacher, in the course of a Scriptural catechism, "Who killed Christ?" The bright little one thought a minute and then came the answer, "The Germans!" The teacher was surprised and corrected the answer, at the same time asking her why. She said that all the killing that she had heard of was being done by those bad, bad Germans. Her deduction was that since they were responsible for many killings, the GERMANS HAD KILLED CHRIST, TOO! TWO HE PLANET TELLS CAUSE OF GREAT MIGRATION. Southern Minister Writes Real Causes of the Negro Exodus. A REGULAR "HELL." South Likened to Lower Regions. Negroes in Constant Dread. That conditions affecting the race in some parts of the South are almost intolerable is expressed in a letter written by a minister by Dean William Pickens, of Morgan College recently. The minister whose name is withheld, for his own safety, declares that "whipping has become a pastime," and Negroes are compelled to steal away in the night if it becomes known that he is leaving for the North. The letter, which is printed below, gives the REAL cause for the great migrat ion towards the North by hundreds of thousands of black men who are anxious that they may enjoy "life liberty and the pursuit of happiness." The letter follows: My Dear Sir: Believing that you might get our many prosecutions and inhuman treatment in some reputable newspaper, where such can be seen by the public, I give you some of the few happenings over in the Delta, where so many of the Negroes are leaving and others want to leave. When I say want to leave I mean to say no end of the big landords shut down their gins as early as December 15th and have up to this date refused to gin the whole crop of cotton as they well knew that the Negroes were preparing to bid Mississippi farewell Being a minister and insurance man, my work carries me far and near and I have seen more punishment heaped upon my people than ever before in my life. As for crops—it is simply taken from them at prices to sell the cotton landlords. If he wants to a low a Negro from 15 to 20 cents, why, that is all to it; matters not if the colored man can ship his cotton an get 40 and 50 cents for it, it matters not if the cotton is raised on the landlords' place. This kind of action is being given the Negro both in Arkansas and Mississippi in the Delta part of each State. In a number of cases the landlord just says to "John," I will allow you $60 or $75 for your bale of cotton and that settles the matter. Yet "John" is cramped to death, but is afraid to say a word for his protection. So in order to hamper the Negro, all kinds of deceptions are practiced to keep him on the Deta farms. In many instances by judges, shorts justices of the peace and every kind of state officer. The Bone Dry Law is a new leader for further inhuman treatment of the Negro as well as untold humiliations In company with a number of preachers I came up from Lohand to Cleveland, Miss, a few night ago, getting there about two o'clock A. M., and had to wait until 4:30 for another train. While we were waiting (there were about 45 in the party) two white men came in posing as officers, flashing revolvers and kicking our grips over and over, using all kinds of oaths and making threats. Finally a grip was found with some liquor in it (no one in our party owned it) they carried it outside the depot, drank the liquor and threw the suitcase and its contents on the ground. They came back and cursed the whole crowd out. About two weeks ago, a white man at Shelby had sent a colored man to Vicksburg for two quartes of whiskey, and on getting off the train, a few dirty Italians ordered him to stop. Because he did not comply they shot him to death. At Holywoods, Miss., a few weeks ago, the white doctor at that place killed a leading colored man about 12 o'clock in the day for merely disputing a small account. He was shot three times in the back and after he had fallen the agent blattered his head with an axe handle. This was done right in front of a large store owned by the high sheriff of the county (Tunica.) At no end of places in the Delta the ordinary laborer must run off by night if it is known he is going to stay away. Whipping Negroes has got to be a mere pastime. I was down near Mound Bayon, Miss, a few days ago, and was told that a white bully in the person of one Jim Thomas, had just been to Mound Bayon from Merigold Miss, and had occasion to be at the store of one L. Brooks and wanted to call up long distance and on being told by the colored operator that such calls must be at the Exchange unless sanctioned by the owner of the local telephone, he went over to the Exchange pulled out his gun, put it in the face of the operator, and told him to put in that call, and that he had a great notion to blow out his brains. I was further told that such men as Charles Banks and others were standing on the outside of the office and heard all this $g_0$ on, but they knew they were powerless. My dear sir, I see nothing for our race to do but leave this part of the country. I see nothing but slavery for us. Our treatment should be known to the world. What I have tried to say is but a bubble—and yet with all of this kind of treatment, some of our would-be-leaders are telling us to stay there. REV. S. M. H. Shoemaker Wanted. WANTED—Two first class shoemakers to go to Norfolk, Va. Good pay to the right parties. Men preferred who have had osme experience in an Electric Shop. Apply at the Planet Office 311 North Flrth. Street. Polk Miller's LIVER PILLS Quicker and pleasanter to take and more effective than calomel or salts. These pills are not a new, untried remedy but are used in Southern homes for prompt and effective relief in all cases of constipation, chills and fever, liver troubles, and disorders of the stomach. The formula originated with Polk Miller more than 25 years ago. Taken as prescribed, they some the system and give the feeling of new life. Buy a box today from your druglist or at any general store. They are 10c a box everywhere. A 24c coupon is in each box. Polk Miller Drug Co., Richmond, Virginia 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. Complete $25 course in Hair 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 Have you scalp itch or feel is your temple Combination two guaranteed to above troubles ed Everywhere-in Hair Culture any one absolute particulars to— MISS S. EVANGELINE S. 2818 P Street Mays Adv. Writing VIRGINIA TREOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND COLLEGE NOTES. Virginia Theological Seminary and College strides forward in progressive condition in these stirring days Institutional Life in its every phase is tested, in the nature of things, at a time so epocalyx. Equal to the tass in every form, the institution goes forward in the midst of one of her most hopeful years. At $n_0$ time have the friends of the work drawn closer to the work than the present. This has developed a warmth and co-operation especially helpful to any work. The result is that this is proving to be a splendid year. ENROLLMENT. Enrolment keeps up to the maximum. With capacity student body, increased faculty and other facilities and equipment in excellent condition this phase of the work moves well. Enthusiasm runs high and there is a fine esprit de corps. The institution has been doing its patriotic duty also. It has furnished officials and privates for the army from the ranks of student body and faculty. WOMEN AID THE WORK. The executive board of women's State Educational Convention, headed by Mrs. L. W. Tyrrell, conducted re cently a pantry day supply campaign in the interest of the school. This proved a great success. The women are jubilant over the way that the people in all sections responded to their appeal. The president of the institution is very grateful to Mrs. Tyrrell and her board for the conducting of the campaign and to the ministers, churches, streets and friends for the way they responded. DR AUSTIN LECTURES. A week of exceptional interest to the institution, was the past week, when Rev. J. C. Austin, pastor of the Eheneze Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, delivered a series of lectures to the men in the Theological Department. Dr. Austin pastors successfully one of the leading churches in the nation, and this gives him a rich and virtual experience in pastoral work. His general theme for the work was "The Preparation and Duties of the Pastor." This theme was discussed in four lectures, that challenged the admiration and enthusiasm of the faculty and students. The lectures seemed with thought, inspiration, on couragement and experience. Another feature of the work just now is a course of faculty lectures being delivered weekly to the students. We are having splendid Chapel talks, by many prominent visitors and workers, who come in to see us. BALTIMORE NOTES Baltimore, February 6.—The funeral of William H. Daly pioneer theatrical promoter here, who died suddenly from heart disease on Tuesday of last week, was held at his late home, 1110 Pennsylvania avenue, last Saturday. The deceased was 56 years of age. His remains were taken to his old home in Virginia for interment. Bishop John Hurst, John H. Murphy publisher of the Afro-American; Rovs, W. Sampson Brooks, A. L. Gaines and J. W. McCoy will be among the Baltimoreans who will be in Louisville next week, where the bishops of various colored Methodist bodies will meet. Mr. Murphy will also attend the sessions of the National Negro Press Association at Nashville. Revs. W. Sampson Brooks and C. E. Stewart have just concluded a successful revival campaign at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Captain E. L. Malone, of 368th Infantry committed suicide by shooting himself through the head at Camp Meade last Saturday. He was a native of West Indies and he received his commission at the Officers' Training Camp at Des Moines last October. Thomas A. Jones, a past grand master of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, is ill at his home, 1024 Argyle avenue. FRANKLAN F. JOHNSON 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, February 7.—Colored citizens all over Maryland are indigent over the conviction of John Snowden for the murder of a white THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA woman in Annapolis. His trial took place in Towson, Md., the county seat of Baltimore county, and despite the fact that the attorneys for the defense riddled the evidence that the State brought forth in an effort to prove Snowden guilty, the jury brought in a verdict for murder in the first degree. The evidence was of a filmsy cir cumstantial character, several colored persons testifying that they thought they saw him leave the murdered woman's home. Against their testimony was that of Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes a secretary in charge of the colored work of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. Church. Rev. Ernest S. Williams of Annapolis and the man's white employer. There is a widespread belief among whites of Maryland that Snowden is not guilty. This was evidenced by the fact that the State had his case move from Annapolis where the alleged murder occurred. Colored people all over the State have rallied to Snowden's defense, and should a new trial be denied him next Monday, his case will be taken to the Court of Appeals. 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, N. J. OUR KEEN AND PROMPT SENSE OF Business Principles, Kind Attention and Froo Delivery have Eliminated the Gap which usually has between Patrons and Merchants—Therefore When in Need of Groceries or Market Products, Try MALLORY'S MARKET Dealer In Ments, Fish, Oysters, Game and Farm Products, Wood and Coal and Oil. 405-7 WEST LEIGH STREET Phones, Mad. 6039—Ran. 3081 Immediate Attention to Phone Calls. Henry Mullory & Sons, Props. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a full Growth of Hair. 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It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of risings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tans or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you envy of everybody. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) by mall, or 5 boxes, $1. Agents apply for territory and special deal. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. 5, Memphis, Tenn. WRITE NOW—TO-DAY — WHILE YOU THINK ABOUT IT.—Adv. $ 1 00 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE Not $1.00, not even 50c, not one cent cost you to under your easy conditions. No extra charge for you under our easy conditions. No extra charge for extra big, extro- peg-tegs, pearl buttons, tunnel or fancy bolt loops, no extra charge for any- other order, before you buy a suit or pants, get our samples and now offer. Agents of other tailoring houses please write, we have a new deal that will save you $100. We want you to answer this, every boy in long pants, every man, everywhere. No matter where you live or what you do, write in your letter. Post it on "Send No Money New Poster" that big, new different tailoring deal. Cost nothing and no extra charges. Write today, this minute. Address ONE THOUSAND AGENTS WANTED GOOD MONEY MADE We want Agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a WONDERFUL PREPARATION. Can be used With or Without Straightening Irons. Sells for 25 Cents per Box—One 25 Cent Box Will Prove Its Value. Any Person that will use a 25 Cent Box Will Be Convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give The Star Hair Grower a trial and be convinced SEND 25 CENTS FOR FULL, SIZE BOX. IF YOU WISH TO BE AN AGENT, SEND $1.00 and we will send you a Full Supply that you can Begin Work at Once—also Agent's Terms. Send all money by邮递. COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR Natural Front Part-Covers Entire Head Latest styles of Creole Wigs, Plats, Transformations, Puffs, Straightening Coats. We are the largest firm in this Hue. 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If it does to you we claim, we will give your money back. Prico 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. Don't Worry About Bad Skin Liver- Spots or Pimples Learn "The Kashmir Way" It's Better Than The Best For Hair and Skin Guarantee Results in 20 Days or Your Money Back Have clear skin— Fresh Girlish complexion. Kashmir Whitener and Cleanser Wonderful guaranteed skin preparation. Clears complexion and bleaches from 3 to 5 shades. GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES ALPHEUS SCOTT (Church-hill) FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337—Residence, 1$15 St. James Street, Phone Madison 6619. Paraphernula, Material and Service of the Best. Reliable Service. Moderate Rates. MME. SCOTT, Embalmer for Women and Children and in attendance at Funerals. MONEY LOANED LOANED ON REAL HOUSES FOR SALE Private Papers Kept in R Vaults. Legal Papers Notary Public. Saving SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX MECHANICS S NORTHWEST CORNER John Mitchell, D. J. FARRAR, Co. Office, Room 405, Mechanics Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop Special Attention Paid to the T of Any Kind of Architectu ROBERT C. SCOTT FIRST CLASS LIVERY. TELEPHONE, RANDO AND SUNDAY, CAL RICHMOND Papers Kept in Round Door Built Legal Papers Acknowledged Public. Savings Accounts S DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT MEANICS SAVINGS B BEST CORNER THIRD AND C John Mitchell, Jr., President RRAR, Contractor & 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, ation Paid to the Taking of Contracts Kind of Architecture. Job Work A T C. SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 B ONE, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. APPLY MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK NORTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STS. John Mitchell, Jr., President D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! THE ART OF DEDUCTION. To deduce is to infer an opinion from what has preceded or better, it is to state that which you know not, based on that which you know or, more often, think you know. The minds of most adults have been so poisoned by before-hand opinion and prejudice that we are safe in ignoring all deductions made by one person about the other. The deductions of children are innocent and amusing most of the time but are just as far off the track as the average adult deduction. A certain bright and intelligent little miss of six summers was fast learning the rudiments of --- MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. 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T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL. RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA Biblical knowledge and also things of the carnal world. As most of us do, she acquired a knowledge of the worldly affairs faster than things of the Kingdom. She was asked by her teacher, in the course of a Scriptural catechism, "Who killed Christ?" The bright little one thought a minute and then came the answer, "The Germans!" The teacher was surprised and corrected the answer, at the same time asking her why. She said that all the killing that she had heard of was being done by those bad, bad Germans. Her deduction was that since they were responsible for many killings, the GERMANS HAD KILLED CHRIST, TOO! M. B. M. Russia Rewards Woman. Mme. Kellintje has been elected to a high position in the Bolsheviki Government. NEED WAR CABINET, IF WE WOULD WIN WAR, SAYS HITCHCOCK. Washington, Feb. 4.—Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska opened the fight for the passage of the Chambersland War Cabinet bill with a three-hour speech in the Senate today in which he attacked the Administration as having failed to co-ordinate the war activities of the nation. He maintained that President Wilson "does not know the real situation," which Senator Hitchcock characterized as "worse than alarming." Senator Hitchcock spoke of the President as belonging to a "school of philosophers who adhere to the belief that all important legislation ought to emanate with the Executive." While expressing loyalty to the Executive, the Senator asserted the right to bring to light defects in the war administration which, he said, menaced the ultimate aim of victory over the enemy. Challenging the statement of Secretary Baker that the War Department had achieved a triumph in the work done in the last nine months, Senator Hitehock asserted that the Secretary was "out of touch" with details of department activities. Mr. Hitehock declared "exaggerations of the wildest sort," the sanguine predictions of Mr. Baker, as to our ability to ship men to Europe and to supply them when there." In reality, Senator Hitchcock contended, the problem of getting men to France was extremely grave, and he expressed doubt whether the Secretary realized the difficulties ahead. He calculated that 5,000,000 tons of shipping would be needed to supply 1,000,000 men in France, if the men could be got there, and he said that nowhere near that tonnage would be available. "I cannot believe," said the Senator of the Secretary's prophecy, "that he ingended it as a gigantic bluff to Germany or to deceive us, but he was out of or touch with conditions." WILLIAMS MAKES REPLY. Senator Hitchcock's attack on the Administration brought a rebuke from Senator Sharp Williams of Mississippi, who criticised the War Cabinet bill and the bill to create a directorship of munitions as "stupid." He characterized advocacy of the measures as an effort to "put the President in a hole." Senator Williams referred to the attitude of Senators, among whom was Senator Hitchcock, in the early days of the war, in favor of a measure (to declare an embargo) against shipping munitions to the Allies. At that time, Mr. Williams insisted, they were "playing the German game" New Germany's sympathizers in this country, Senator Williams said, are "muckraking the Administration." "You know these two bills cannot pass this Senate," the Senator went on. "Why do you insist on forcing them in this way? Show where you stand. Are you trying to pass them so the President will have to veto them and you can make him temporarily unpopular in the country? If that's it, say so." "Let us not wage this war as Republicans or Democrats," Senator Williams went on. "Let us not wage it as Southerners or Northerners, but as Americans." Senator Reed of Missouri expressed sympathy with the efforts of Senator Chamberlain, Senator Hitchcock, and the others standing with them to uncover War Department delinquencies but stated his opposition to the proposed measures as interference with the constitutional right of the executive to assume, unhindered, the authority of Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. To foil a War Cabinet or Director of Munitions upon the executive, Senator Reed argued, would be to usurp his prerogatives. The statement by the Missouri Senator of his opposition to the bills was the first intimation that he would align himself with the Administrator Democrats. As a member of the Military Affairs Committee, Senator Reed may be able, with his vote to keep the War Cabinet bill from being reported to the Senate. Aside from the brief speeches of Senators Read and Williams, the stage in the War Cabinet controversy was held by Senator Hitchcock. Tomorrow Senator Wadsworth of New York, another member of the Military Affairs Committee, will speak for the Chamberlain measure. In the meantime, the appearance of Secretary of War Baker for cross-examination before the committee has been put off until Wednesday. The galleries were jammed when Senator Hitchcock began his speech, Democratic Senators interrupted him several times to ask questions. At one time Senator Martin the Democratic floor leader; Senator Myers of Montana, Senator Williams and Senator Kirby of Arkansas were on their feet to demand why the Nebraskan had not conferred with the Administration on delinquencies which, he said, existed in the conduct of the war. Ex-Premier of France Arrested Former Premier Callaux will shortly be tried in Paris for Treason. "Oh, I've done that," replied Mr. Hitchcock. "I have made a nuisance of myself taking these matters up with the Secretary of War. He hasn't time to bother with details. No one man could do the work he has before him." Senator Hitchcock challengeq Secretary Baker's assertion before the Military Affairs Committee last week that the War Department had a war plan. After listening to the Secretary he said, he was convinced that no plan exists. Mr Hitechcook called the delays in the shipbuilding program as "worse than a farce." "It's nothing shoot of a crime," he said. He spoke of the whole war administrative machinery as "obsolete and cumbersome," and contended that the War Cabinet and munitions directorship plans would insure the co-ordination that now was lacking. He went into the equipment of soldiers, presenting evidence of insufficient clothing and ammunition as proof that the War Department had failed to meet the necessities of the time. In speaking of President Wilson's opposition to the War Cabinet and Munitions measures, Senator Hitechcock remarked: "His attitude is unfortunate, but not altogether unnatural, since he believes that a' legislation should or姿态 with the Executive." When Senator Hitchcock early in his speech spoke of 21,000,000 pairs of shoes having been ordered for an army of 300,000 in France as showing haplazard methods in the War Department. Senator Myers interrupted, "It seems to me you are going into figures that might be questioned," said Senator Myers, "Can you vouch for their authenticity?" "I do and I can verify them," said Senator Hitchcock. "Who made that statement about 21,000,000 shoes for 300,000 men?" demanded Senator Williams. "I cannot reveal the name," said Senator Hitchcock. "I am not at liberty to, but I can assure the Senators that I am speaking from facts." "The Senator is making statements upon hearsay, and this is going out to the country," insisted Senator Williams. "It would have been wiser if the Senator had not repeated this hearsay stuff." "I am perfectly willing for the Senator to dispute it and bring in any evidence to the contrary," retorted Senator Hitchcock. "The inquiry I have made as to this and some other matters has been among men who have come here to serve the Government during the war, and I dislike to get any of the men into trouble. But they are in a position to know what the records show." Mr. Hitchcock told of 150 tons of meat being spoiled on the way to France because the refrigeration plants aboard ship had not been operated. The meat was shipped back to Hoboken. Senator Martin wanted to know where he got that information, and Mr. Hitchcock said that it had been widely published and never denied. Senator Weeks interrupted to say that the 150 tons of meat incident had been put up to Secretary Baker or the Quartermaster General before the Military Affairs Committee and that the witness said it was true. "The Senator is mentioning these things on the floor of the Senate," protested Senator Martin. "It seems to me he should have brought them to the attention of the War Department instead." "I have done so," replied Senator Hitchcock. "I have done it without avail." Senator Hitchcock was "faunderstruck," he said, over what he called the calm assertion of Secretary Baker that he could land 1,000,000 more men in France by end of year. Only if there were 5,000,000 tons of shipping available and it was used incessantly, without loss from slinking by submarines, the Senator said, would it be possible to accomplish such a task. "I am curious to know," interposed Senator Penrose, "whether any explanation has occurred to the Senator as to how the Secretary of War was so sadly apart from the facts. Had he not been informed or did he allow his sanguine disposition and hopeful nature and optimism to predict a result the facts did not justify?" THINKS BAKER DOES NOT KNOW FACTS. "I would not like to attempt to explain the motives which led the Secretary of War to make such a statement," replied Sonator Hitchcock. "I think it is a terrible thing to mislead the people when facts are ascertainable. My own opinion is that the Secretary of War has not been in touch with the Shipping Board; that there has been nothing to co-ordinate the Shipping Board with the other functions of Government, and that there has not been knowledge in high places of the actual facts. It is a miserable thing for us to live in a fool's paradise and think we can do the impossible. I do not think the Secretary has deliberately misled the people; he simply doesn't know." Insisting that he was loyal to the President, Senator Hitchcock said in the main, he had supported the Executive in all his legislation in Congress. "On great occasions our President rises to heights of greatness," said Mr. Hitchcock. "The two greatest men in the world today are Lloyd George and Woodrow Wilson. But President Wilson cannot do all the work of the war for us alone. He needs help; he needs machinery. He does not know the real situation. He hears only one side of it. If he know both sides, he would not gand against measures that would help him win the war." In opposing the War Cabinet bill Senator Williams said that its advocates appeared to "want to give the President brains." is such that the Secretary of War or of the Navy and the Food Administrator run their departments well they are all doing it separately." If the War Cabinet bill passed, Senator Williams said, President Wilson would veto it. "And if the Senate passed it over the veto and I were President," he added, "I'd refuse to obey on the ground that it would only make worse confusion to have that war cabinet." "Does not the Senator think that if the President declined to act under the bill, as he indicates, it would subject him to impeachment proceedings?" suggested Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire. except a few pretty near existence?" REED AGAIN Senator R motives to make the war cabinet, would us unpatriotic war cabinet, said he had the Senators "I have no pugging of seeing faults," said That, he said, could not be done through legislation, if the President was not endowed with them, Mr. Hitchcock and other Senators who attacked the Administration, he said, had been looking for "specks"; they had magnified trifling faults. He went on: "Jeremiah and his lamentations are not in it with the Senator from Nebraska. He begins away back beyond and tells us we have no ships, nor this, nor that, the other thing that we need. He has drawn an indictment against the executive department of the Federal Government that is very strong. During the course of his remarks he has said that he might be accused of giving information useful to the enemy if he disclosed all he knew. He has disclosed about all he knew and he gave information very useful to the enemy." MUCKRAKING, SAYS WILLIAMS. Senator Williams was tired, he said, of the "muckraking" of the Administration. Senators who tried to put an embargo on munitions and other supplies to the Allies in the early days of the war, he said, had played Germany's game. He continued: "The German game now is muckraking the Administration. If the Senator from Nebraska is right in what he has said, we are whipped already; we are out of this war game right now, because he has drawn and attempted to prove an indictment against the executive authority of our Government which shows not only inefficiency, but sluppity. He comes here with a measure to invest the President with more power in order to prove that the President can become efficient with more power when he has been inefficient, in the Senator's opinion, with less power. "These Aulie Council propositions have been tried from time to time everywhere. Even the Austrian Empire that runs riot had sense enough to do away with the Aulie War Council. If the Senator wangs, he can find that of all the asses that ever existed the worst was the typical council of asses that came very near ruining Lincoln and Grant in the civil war. The Senator could go $_{0}$ a little further back and find that the continental Congress came very near ruining George Washington with a committee on the conduct of the war. If there is anything that any man ought to know who has any sense at all, it is that Congress or a committee cannot furnish the brains to anybody else to carry a war on. "Here is this stupid bill, a stupid thing demanding three 'distinguished men of demonstrated ability to be appointed by the President to carry on the war. 'Distinguished' by whom? 'Ability demonstrated' by whom? After you are through with it as the Senator has confessed it has to go back to the President to 'distinguish' these men and their ability. And here is the President already not only armed with a duty, but charged with the responsibility of distinguishing men and of recognizing 'demonstrated ability.' "If the President is a fool, how are you going to give him brains by an act of Congress? If the President is not a fool, what is the need of your legislation? Just say what 'it' is. Are you trying to embarrass him? Is that it? "The Senator quoted from somebody in the Bible, 'Thou art not able to hold up thy hands by thyself alone and they shall hold his hands, one on the one side and the other on the other.' Who is going to hold up the hands of the President? Is it to be the Senator from Nebraska and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Penrose) who will do it? "The President has already selected, in his opinion, a Secretary of the Navy, a Secretary of War, a Secretary of State, who are three distinguished gentlemen of demonstrated ability. You are talking about the need of business ability in connection with this war. I venture to say, right now, you cannot name three men that you would dare offer to take these places." A COLLOQUY OVER CO-ORDINATION "I shall not undertake to do it anyhow," volunteered Senator Hitchcock. "I never expect to be elected President of the United States, and until I am I certainly would not undertake to do it." Senator Hitchcock went on to say that what he sought was to establish co-ordination of the departments. "I am here to say," he went on, "that the President does not and cannot on account of the limitations of the human system, co-ordinate them." Senator Williams wanted to know how it would be possible for the President to select fit men for a War Cabinet if he was not able to pick them from his present Cabinet. "The trouble is the chain lacks the link. It is not together. I want to bring the chain together," insisted Mr. Hitchcock. "You have not only two pieces of chain, you have a dozen." "And a chain is only so strong as the weakest link in it." replied Mr. Wylmams. "I do not want to add another link to the chain. The Senator is not proposing to take off any links." Senator Williams insisted that the President with his present powers might appoint any men he wanted to effect co-ordination. "He cannot," replied Mr. Hitchcock. "They cannot have any power unless it is granted by Congress. I am not criticising the Secretary of War or the Secretary of the Navy or any other Secretary. I have endeavored to avoid personal criticism. I am excusing them. I say that the system is such that if the Secretary of War or of the Navy and the Food Administrator run their departments well they are all doing it separately." If the War Cabinet bill passed, Senator Williams said, President Wilson would veto it. "And if the Senate passed it over the veto and I were President," he added, "I'd refuse to obey on the ground that it would only make worse confusion to have that war cabinet." "Does not the Senator think that, if the President declined to act under the bill, as he indicates, it would subject him to impeachment proceedings?" suggested Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire. "Oh, Congress might try to impeach him by brute force," assented Mr. Williams. "It was tried with Andrew Johnson." "And they came near doing it," put in Senator Gallinger. "And no page in American history is more shameful, more shameless than that one," retorted Senator Williams. "That may be the Senator's opinion, but other men honestly differ with him," replied Senator Gallinger. Senator Williams, again styling the War Cabinet bill "stupid," turned to Senator Hitchcock and asked: "What do you know about running this war? You know less than I do, and I know nothing. General Pershing and General Bliss can be depended upon to fight it out over there, and if they can't do it, we can get some other Generals who will and can, Let them alone, and let the President alone. They know what to do." Decrying partisanship in wartime, Senator Williams urged that Democrats and Republicans alike should "stand back of the President." Turning to the Democratic Senators, he urged that the effort to "embarrass the President with legislation he does not want" he abandoned. 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Tens of thousands of children in this country are hungry from one year's end to another. Theory is all right for practical use when leavened with experience. Theory is not all right for practical use when unleavened by experience. Prayer is very essential during these heatless days and foodless hours. It will do much to keep down the feeling of profanity that involuntarily wells up to the lips of man kind. The public opinion of Great Britain and France as to the collusion of Russia and the breakdown of Italy has been expressed in public print. The private opinion of these same countries could not be reproduced to a respectable class of readers. O, the pity of it! --- President Wilson cannot complain of not having been given the power and the money to successfully prosecute the war. In the interest of the general good, Partisanship has been forgotten. Discussions of peace terms are under way in the encantieries of America and Europe. The combatants are too angry with each other to be able to sit five minutes around a table for an intelligent discussion. THE TROUBLE IN TEXAS The Texans have begun a veritable "reign of terror" at Fort Sam Houston. Forty more colored troopers are to be arraigned for trial for complicity in the Houston riot. The hearing will begin on the 18th inst. We hope to God these colored men will "face the music" and prove themselves to be as brave as their comrades who have gone on before. We have not heard yet of a single police officer, who participated in the same riots being punished. An attempt is now being made to even up old scores. Five are already under sentence of death. Let these Negro haters go on with the killing and let colored men, protesting their innocence "go shouting home to glory." This systematic prosecution of colored men will do no possible good in other parts of the country. All of the good done by these soldiers seems to have been forgotten. President Woodrow Wilson took time enough to let his position and opinions in this be known. He will investigate the cases involving the death penalty. The better class of white people of the Southland are friendly and many of this class do not approve of the drastic punishment meted to these men. The short-comings of the "brother in black" are condoned in many instances. The trouble with these troopers is that they carried a gun, even though it was Uncle Sam's gun and Uncle Sam told them to carry it. We are loyal to this government and we expect to so remain. It would be well for the colored people of this country to pray to God and to send petitions to President Woodrow Wilson by way of Secretary of War Baker. Despite the work of our enemies all things will come right. They have hanged enough of those troopers. We believe that the conservative people of this country will agree with this merciful conclusion. "THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN PITTSBURGH." We read with interest the comments of Rev. G. A. Miller upon the economic discussions of Dr. Abraham Epstein relative to the colored migrants in Pittsburgh. Rev. Miller did not seem to understand that the distinguished professor was dealing specifically with conditions as they applied to the colored people, who hurriedly left their southern homes to find a habitation in a northern cline. It did not say that those who had been there for years were not living in comfortable homes with more comfortable surroundings. He deals impartially and systematically with the conditions as they relate to the colored migrants and the white ones. He says: An understanding of the conduct and morality of the new corner and strang er is essential both for the migrant himself and for the community upon which he is thrust. The migrant is unknown to us. We look upon the stranger with suspicion and upon all his habits and customs as queer and out of the ordinary. It is therefore natural for us to question his morality and character and to consider him the cause of the crimes and vices of the community. In the past, we blamed the Italians, the Slavs, the Jews and the other foreign groups as being mainly responsible for many of the anti-social acts in our urban society; but when we come to know them our attitude changes. Could there be a more charitable defense of any people than Dr. Epstein has made here? Here is "the gospel truth."; The Negro, although with us for centuries, is still uninterelligible to the average northern community. This has been borne out by our present survey in the Pittsburgh district. Although in many instances the Negroes live near the whites, even among them, there is very little understanding or communication between the two races, and mutual prejudice and suspicion prevail. And again: With the cessation of the white immigration incident to the war and the influx of thousands of Negroes from the South the black has become the stranger in town. We see him crowding in certain districts, congregating on street corners, apparently amazed at his sudden transference from country to city life; from his home, familiar though oppressive en vironment, into the glare and lure of the great industrial power with its apparent freedom for all. The Negro looks with wonder upon all this, and his reaction to it seems suspicious to the whites. When they see the police patrol wagon frequently in the colored district or when some crime is committed in that neighborhood it is not unnatural for them to think that these strangers are responsible for all crime and vice. This, unfortunately, is not only the attitude of the average person unfamiliar with conditions, but is also the theory upon which the police officials seem to proceed in their work. On one occasion when a murder was committed in the "hill" district the policie made wholesale arrests of the Negroes, only to free them in a few days, having no evidence against them. This assumption of the Negro's responsibility for a "wave of crime, rape and murder" this year was held not only by persons who got their information from a played-up case in the newspapers, but also by many social workers and Negroes themselves was evidenced by their expressed personal opinions. A colored probation officer, for instance, asserted that the juvenile delinquency among her people had at least doubled during the last year, and she was greatly surpis ed when an examination of the records disclosed a very considerable decrease in these cases. This illustrates how erroneous our impressions about strange groups in our communities may be, and how essential are the facts to $ \mathrm{t}_{0} $ a clear understanding of the situation. It will be seen then that a colored probation officer had a very poor estimate of the condition of her own people. But here are the statistical facts carefully compiled: In order to ascertain the facts concerning the extent of Negro crime in the Pittsburgh district an analysis was made of the police court records of seven months in the year 1914-15 in comparison with the same period of 1916-1917. The periods selected were December 1, 1914 to June 30, 1915 and December 1, 1916 to June 30, 1917. The first period embraces the time of the initial war prosperity before the migration had begun. In the second period the Negro migration was at its highest point. The police dockets of Station Number 1, the Central Station, and Station Number 2—which is in the most densely populated Negro section of the city—were carefully canvassed and compared as to number of arrests, kind of charges disposition of cases and age, sex, etc., of the accused. Could any statistician be fairer in dealing with a class of people? He says: The first thing that strikes us is the disproportionate increase in petty arrests over the increase in court charges or graver crimes. From the figures obtained it appears that although the number of arrests on charges of suspicion drunkenness, disorderly conduct and similar petty charges have increased from approx. mately forty percent to over two hundred percent; the graver crimes, as a whole have remained stable in spite of the increase in population, white THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA in some of the crimes which are usually accredited to Negroes we find a marked decline. The percentage of grave charges compared to the total number of arrests has decreased from 5 percent in 1914-15 to 3 percent in 1916-17. Thus, we find only two larcenies in 1916-17 (than in 1914-15; a considerable decline in charges for entering buildings and two charges less of rape. Of the three thousand ninety-two arrests during 1916-17 one thousand seven hundred and sixteen were discharged without fines, again demon strating the petty character or the lack of evidence on these charges. He continues: It is not difficult to find an explanation for the tremendous increase in arrests on charges of suspicion, our security conduct and the like. The colored migrant, timid, friendless and unknown as he is when he comes from the South, easy becomes an object of surveillance. The railroadads were bringing a train load of black workers practically every day. Many come to Pittsburgh with the desire to remain here, but the labor agents want them to go further cast. Workers of the class either try to get away from the labor agent, cr, being separated from him in the general confusion prevailing at the stations, are stranded and left without resources. As strangers they know nothing about the city or its ways. They are but lately come out from communities where they have known only oppression, and in many cases their exodus has been a secret one. It is not remarkable that men in their state of mind should be looked upon by the police as questionable characters and arrested on the charges of being sas pious pergons, or should fall into the hands of the law for various other reasons. Could any attorney at the bar argue the case of an oppressed and down trodden people, while adaering to the facts, with more consummate abilty than Dr. Abraham Epstein has done? He "cries aloud and spares not" the hinderances in the South and the handicaps in the North. He says; The market increase in drunkenness is not surprising either. From an analysis of the housing and lodging situation in Pittsburgh the reader will realize that these migrants have no place in which to spend their leisure time except the street corners and in the saloon. In practically all rooming houses beds are run on a double shift basis. A man may stay in his room only when he sleeps. On awakening he must surrender his bed to another lodger and go else where. There are no recreational facilities provided him by the city. Only one place, the saloon, welcomes him with open doors, and even this dangorous hospitality is denied him except in the Negro quarters. That the stranger should not embrace the only means of relaxation offered him in his new environment would be incredible. These facts have been prevalent at some places in the South. They are emphasized in their severity at most places in the North, where the stream of this migration has flowed. He concludes: That here should be a big increase in the visitation of disorderly houses is to be expected. As we have seen, the migration is as yet largely that of single men and of men who have left their families behind them. As with the other foreign groups who have migrated to America, there is an entire break up of the normal family standard. It is therefore invitable that with higher wages and with the prevailing housing and rooming congestion vice should flourish. The fact that in spite of the tremendous increase in disorderly houses there is some decline in arrests on charges of prostitution can be inter preted in terms of the laxity and to an ace of the police department. This accounts for the fact that while during the seven months of 1914-15 five gambling houses were raided and thirty-one persons were arrested for gambling, there were no raids or arrests during the same period this year. He says: The big increase in arrests on charges of felonious cutting, pointing firearms and carrying concealed weapons, may be explained in a variety of ways. Since the post bollum days, the carrying and handling of arms in the South was sanctioned socially. The whites have carried, and in some places are still carrying these weapons with them. The Negro whether because of his habit of mutilating the whites or because he has learned the lesson of protecting and defending himself has also learned the habit of carrying weapons. Being too poor or too timid in the South to purchase a revolver or similar dangerous weapon, he had to contend himself with a knife or a razor. We know about the "razor back" down here. Razor cuts are not deep and rarely dangerous, but they are mighty uncomfortable and painful. And again: Immediately upon the Negro's arrival in Pittsburgh, and as soon as he gets off the train, his attention is called to these means of defense which are profusely displayed in the show windows of second hand stores near the stations. These arms are tempting to his primitive instinct of display and being unfamiliar with conditions in this city—sill thinking in terms of the Southern environment—he considers these things a necessity. As they can be obtained easily, he manages to purchase one of these weapons at the first opportunity. That the lynchings, riots and mistreatments should not teach him a lesson of self defense and the need for such weapons would be incredible. It may also be added that the Southern Negro does not consider cutting another Negro an offense against the law. Such cutting was frequently practiced in the South and arrest did not follow. It may therefore not be strange to learn that on several occasions, when arraigned on charges of felon our cutting these migrants expressed a great surprise when they learned that their offense involved a fail or workhouse sentence. His explanation is vivid and realis tie. The smiling black must necessarily appreciate this defense of himself and his colleagues. He gave fathers. The examination of police/ court dockets reveals one or two other significant features. It shows the continuity of the migration by the fact that a great number are listed as having "no homes." The number giving such "address" this year is far greater than during the previous period; even when the total of those who refuse to give correct addresses is subracted the increase is still clearly shown. In the records of those who give their addresses as of this city, it is important to note the close relation of congestion and bad housing conditions to the police court records. Throughout the docket, a few houses notorious for their overcrowding stand out very prominently. Thus, a well known tenement house on Bedford Avenue, which is credited with having over one hundred families in side its four walls, has given eighty-four arrests during the seven months of 1914-15, and over one hundred during the seven months of 1917. The same thing is true of several other houses. And then again: That there should still be an absolute decline in juvenile delinquency, in spite of the increase in population is something the most optimistic of us would have hardly anticipated. After the proceeding analysis, the reader has doubtless already realized how unfounded was the popular belief in a Negro "wave of crime, rape and murder" in Pittsburgh with in the last year. The facts are self evident. From our analysis, we must conclude that the Negro migrant is not a vicious character; is not criminally and mischievously included per se, but on the other hand is a peaceful and law abiding individual. He comes to Pittsburgh to seek better economic and social opportunities. He is in most instances anxious to let others alone in order that he himself may be set alone. That the rise in wages is a considerable factor in the decrease of juvenile delinquency and graver crimes as a whole is probable. That the Negro becomes a victim of the saloon and the vice elements is evidently more the fault of the community than of himself. He is often anxious to rid himself of these associations, but it can be done only by his white brother's realization of the social responsibility which he owes to the community. But enough for this week. God bless Dr. Epstein. May He nerve him to greater efforts in behalf of a confiding and defenseless people. Many of them are like overgrown children who mean well. Some day and some how in the Great Beyond. He will meet us and then there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping for with His own hand He will wipe all of the tears from our eyes. ST. CLAIRSVILLE NEWS Able Divine Gene—Personal Items. St. Clairsville, Ohio, February 11 Word was received here last week from Buffalo, N. Y. that Rev. Jonas Montgomery, a pastor of St. C. for five years, died at his home there. Rev. Montgomery, while here was a pastor who was loved by all. He was modest and retiring, but the poor and lonely always knew that in him they had a friend whose interests were his own and whose sorrows he would share. The A. M. E. Church is progressing better this year than it has for some time, with Rev. C. W. Green, pastor. Mrs. Green is ill at her home on St. Davis street. Mr Bonnie Jordan who has been ill for some time is able to be out again. Mrs. D. C. Hawkins and daughter Carrie, Mrs. Helen Robinson, Mrs. Lewis Wooton, Mrs. Mary Scott, and Miss Lillie Golings visited in Wheeling last week Mr. and Mrs. James Harris entertained Mrs. M. S. Price and children at dinner Sunday. Miss Mayme Penn, of Pennsylvania has returned to her home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. D. C Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. Harris entertained Mrs. Percy Palmer at dinner Friday evening. Mr. Arthur Tapisco is at Columbus on bus'ness, as he took prisoners there. Mrs. Ross Skinner is seriously ill at her home. Miss Rachel Nole is better, but is not able to walk up town. Mr. Ross Skinner was a Wheeling visitor Saturday. Mr. Patrick Robinson has returned from Indianapolis, as a delegate. He stated the weather is not so cold there. He also visited Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson while there. Word has been received from Mr. M. S. Price, of Battle Creek, Michigan that he may return home soon. He says the weather there is very cold. Mrs. Henry Swan has been visiting in Chicago and has returned, Mrs. Swan stopped at Camp Sherman to see her nephew, Lee Lewis, who is in training there. DO YOU KNOW HIM I desire to know the whereabouts of Alfred Jackson. He left this city (Danville). October, 1914. When last heard of he was in Emerson, Ga. He was about five and one-half foot 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. TURNBRD. 240 Broad street, Bristol. State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Deat, Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (,25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at 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. 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 families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. 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 principles of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a merit. In whatever light opponents may choose to regard our enterprise, we at least entertain no ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., February 12—Sunday morning Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D, preached a very offying sermon to his hearers at Mt. Zion A.M. E, Church, from the fifth-third chapter of the propheies of the Prophet Isaiah and the eleventh verse. Many were made to rejoice deeply in their hearts of the reward promised to those for whom He intercedes before His Father's throne, day and night. Miss Willie Barber, 224 Tenth avenue, N, W., who has been slick for the past five weeks, is much improved and is able to be up and around in her home again. She was attended by Dr. J, H. Roberts. The Stork visited the home of Mrs, J. G. Watson, 279 Eighth avenue, N, W. Tuesday, February 5, and left a fine girl. The mother and baby are getting along fine. Mr. Dillard will leave for Mullin, W. Va. Wednesday morning to look after some important business. He left his mother critically ill and expects to return as soon as he can attend to the matter that so urgently claims his attention. Mrs. Gertrude Stanfield returned from Columbus, Ohio, where she visited her sister-in-law and brother in law, Mr. Joseph Stanfield and also her little step-daughter. During her stay, Mrs. Lizzie Stanfield received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister at Washington, D. C. This caused Mrs. W, O. Stanfield to prolong her stay in Columbus, Mrs. Lizzie Stanfield had to leave to attend the funeral of her sister. The sister of Mrs. Jones, of 318 Fifth avenue, reports her sister's illness at Midway, Vinton, Va. She is much improved at this writing. Mr. James Dillard, who passed through the city three weeks ago, from Mullins, W. Va, to Martinsville, Va, to the bedside of his mother, returned on his way back and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M, Stanfield. Dr. G. C. Taylor, pastor of Mt. Zion A, M. E, Church left early Monday morning for Louisville, Ky. to attend a meeting of the executive board, of which he is a member. Why not all of Rognoke's colored people ask for a park? Some place to go when the weather is warm. The white people are looking forward to two more, four in all. There is none for the Negro. Wake up. Mrs. Clotiol R. White, 161 Loundes avenue, N. W, is out again after two weeks of illness. Mr. Howard W. Jones, recently an agent of the Southern Aid Insurance Company returned to the city to answer the call. He paid a visit to his sister at Atlantic City, N. J, and father at Norfolk, Va. Mr. Andrew J. Hickman returned to New Castle, Pa., after spending fifteen days with Mr. and Mrs. W, O. Hickman, on Patton avenue, N. W. He was the honored guest of many receptions. Sergeant A. Bernard Colston, of Camp Lee, spent Sunday in the city, Mr. Martin Gaskins, of Richburg, S. C. is the guest of his son. Mr. Madison Gaskin, 125 Fifth avenue, N. W. for ten days. Mr. Loule Watterson, of Greensboro, N. C, but a former Roanoker, is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. He will be here some time. He is one of the leading hotel men. Mr. Pete Johnson, who has been suffering with LaGrappie sometime, had a relapse Friday and is very ill. Mr. Edgar Howard, who was shot by Mr. Davis sometime ago and was thought to have no chance of recovery, is getting along nicely. The Silver Leaf Missionary Circle of the High Street Baptist Church, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Jones, 125 Wells avenue, Thursday, the 7th, Mrs. Mary Penn, the president, presided. After the routine of business a most sumptuous repast was served. This Circle should be encouraged by the public in the good work they are doing in Roanoke. There has been organized a knitting unit and all of the High Street Baptist Church ladies are requested to join, Mrs. Mary Penn, president; Mrs. Rosa Toles, treasurer; Mrs. Hattie B. Dugger, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford entertained between twenty-five and thirty guest with a surprise party, Tuesday, February 5, 1918, the surprise being the marriage of their 1820 daughter, Bessie Mae to Ernest L. Banks. The guest were being entertained with a card game, when to the astonishment of the guest a wedding marche was played by Miss Helen Clarke and in walks the pastor, Rev. Lee, followed by the bride and groom. The ring ceremony was solemnized. The guest assembled spoke of being greatly surprised as well as highly entertained. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C, C. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Jennie Hendrieks, Miss Sarah Foster Mrs. Bradley Banks, Mrs. L. Johnson, Mr. A. Hickman, Miss N. Woody Mr. Brown, Mrs. L, B. Jones, Mrs. Mary E. Hall, Mrs. O'Neil, Mrs. Old Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. D, Pitman Mrs. A, Clark, Mrs. Alice Dent, Mr. G, R. Marable, Mr. A, A. Spencer Mr. William Rogers and others. Sunday, February 10, was a glorious day at the Hill Street Baptist Church. Sunday School opened at 9:30 A. M. under the efficient leadership of Supt. R. B. Bailey and was largely attended. At eleven o'clock the pastor, Rev. D. R. Powell was at his best and thrilled his hearers with the Gospel truths. Three P. M., the Rev. William Gilbert, pastor Sweet Union Baptist Church and his splendid congregation rendered excellent service for the Hill Street congregation. Seven-thirty P. M., Covenant and Communion services began. The Holy Spirit was certainly in our midst the entire day and all present agreed that it was the most enjoyable service for quite a while. The collection for the day was $31,49. M. C. B., church reporter. Mr. Edward Hunt, who has made his home in McKeesport, Pa, for the past fourteen months, has returned. His many friends are glad to welcome him to Roonoke again, where he will remain for some time. He was not fled by the local draft board to report at once for examination. Allen Hawkins, one of the organizers of the St. Paul M. E. Church, died February 7, 1918. He was born at Grove Hill, Botetourt county, Va., March 15, 1840. In antebellum days he belonged to the estate of Colonel Brickenridge. He lived at 33 Hart avenue, N, W, and was 78 years of age. The Rev, E. E, Ricks, of the First Baptist Church read the Scripture lesson. Rev A. J. Oliver read the resolutions coming from the officiary of the church, which was a very high compliment to the life and character of the honored deceased, who had been a sterling example of Christian manhood. He was a noble citizen, honest and chaste in his dealings with men and always abounding in the Lord. He died a Christian's death. The church loses a safe counselor, the community a noble citizen and the wife a model husband. Rev. Beague used as a text, Revections 14:13. He most beautifully explained the deep meaning of the text, showing that close union between Christ and the dying believer and commending the listening audience to the Lord Jesus, who Brother Hawkins had been an example by all who knew him. He went forth doing good to all those whom he came in touch with. The choir of St. Paul's rendered some very fine music for the occasion. Flowers were beautiful, the sweet odor filled the edifice with sweetness. The polite funeral director, Mr. C, C. Williams had the body in charge. Interment in Midway Cemetery, Sunday evening, February 10. A noble father, a wonderful character sleeps, no more to weep, but to rest until the reckoning morning. The funeral of Mrs. Eliza McGeorge of Billey Hack, Va., who died in Garston Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. on Thursday at 8:30. The remains were shipped home arriving at eleven o'clock and lay in state at Hughes Undertaking establishment until 12 o'clock Monday, at which time the body was conveyed to the family burying place where Rev. T. C. Curtis officiated in a most befitting eulogy of the beautiful life of the deceased. He used as a text, "I will arise and go to my Father." Rev. Curtis made it plain to his audience that though one may leave home and wander away into a far country, it does not always imply that they are bad persons or the worst persons in a community, not by any means, especially when one takes the name of Jesus with them as did Sister Eliza McGeorge, who forgot not mother and hom and last but not least the Lord Jesus always before her. The floral designs were very beautiful as they rested on a very beautiful oak casket. The mother was sick in bed and unable to attend Family loft to mourn their loss, mother, Mrs. Victoria Clark Crone, Mrs. Sarah Crone Terrell, of Philadelphia, sister; Mr. Isaac Crone, Louvenia White, James A. Crone, 634 Ninth avenue, N. W. Mr. Thomas Crone, Mr. Green J. Crone, Mrs. Mary Lark. In fond remembrance of our dear aunt, Mary E. Davonport, who died February 23, 1917, at Salom, Va: misgivings 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 Room room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to romonstrate 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. We mourn the loss but Heaven is the eternal gain. Sleep on and take thy rest in Jesus till we are called to join you in your bliss in Heaven. By her nieces, Carrie P. Bumlster and Cora L. Adams. In fond remembrance of our dear mother, Jennie V. Glanders, who died February 13, 1910, at Washington, D. C.: Oh, how hard we tried to save her, Prayers and tears were all in vain. Happy angels came and took her From this world of toil and pain, Sleep on, dear mother, and take thy rest, We loved thee well, but Jesus loves the best. From her daughters, Cora L. Adams and C. P. Bannister THE NICK OF TIME Thirteen of Uncle Sammio's best have laid their brave bodies at rest, whether it was right or just, they have gone from earth to heaven to rest. Oh, Heavenly Father help this country to see that brave men like these will help set our country free. We intend to help win this war so that after it is over we will be free to say our brave colored soldiers fell in France to help our country in its task. He need all brave men in France where battles are raging in the air, Germans standing in trenches as deep to stay our brave men from their feet, submarines travel in waters deep to blow up our ships as they meet, so let all brave men like these stand up for right in thick or thin. It may mean your life at times, but think of the thousands left behind to take your places in the line as your country calls you. By Mrs. Bessie Cook, 159 High street, Roanoke, Va. ROANOKE BOYS AT CAMP LEAR (The beginning of a series of actual life conditions on War Life by Sergeant A. Bernard Colston, 35th Company, 9th Training Battalion, 155th Depot Brigade.) Camp Lee, Va., January 28, 1918 Hello, Joe: In trying to stick up to my promise that I made some time ago, I am now sending you a short article on the actual condition of the camp as we find them in our every day life and I am sure no one can tell more of the actual conditions of camp life than the fellow who has actually gone through the affair. All of the boys are well and in the very best of health and I am earnestly hoping that this may find you the same. We have been catching it the very hardest ever since we came back from off our Christmas holidays and believe me, we have been doing the very hardest kind of work. No matter what kind of weather or what the actual conditions were, we have been made to go and come, day and night, but with it all the boys have kept a smiling face and we are able to say that with it all, not a single boy from叮oanoko has ever been to the hospital with a single case of Pneumonia Moningitis or any other kind of disease that has been so prevalent in army cantonments. On the contrary all of the boys have shown a willingness to go onward and upward and are doing more than a person could expect and all of them are striving to get to the very highest positions that are attainable in the army. Private Willie Preston, the former clerk at Burrell Pharmacy, has gone forward with rapid success. He is now a dishwasher in the officers quarters. Private Louis Shovely has not been shot as yet but if he has any more A. W. O. L, charges preferred against him no doubt we will have to sacrifice a little life fluid. Sergeant John Poindexter, the former boiler-washer at the West End Round House, has been acting very peculiar since his Madam has been down to see him. He yells, "Halt, advance and be recognized," in his sleep and he halts everything from a gnat to a mountain. Still, however, he is one of our rising sorgeants. Sergeant James W. traynham just walks in his sleep all night long trying to collect insurance and is very popular among all the troopers of the company. Still, however, he is doing well at his new job, that of Sergeant-Major. Last, but not least, comes the former pocket billiard champion of Virginia, Sergant A, Bornard Colston, better known as "Bottley." He gave his soul to God because Uncle Sam has really claimed his body. He has a national reputation as a sentinel as he halts everything, even a man's shadow. One night while making his rounds, an officer with two of the fair sex passed near his post and with a voice of thunder, bringing his piece to port arms, he bellowed, "Halt!" The party halted and Sergant Colston demanded who they were and on getting the proper counterinsign, gave forth these startling words, "Advance officer and pass on, but the young ladies stand still and then parade rest!" PLAT OF THE NEW CEMETERY You may go all around Richmond, or you may walk all through it, but you will not find a more beautiful spot for the purpose and in easy reach of all parts of it than WOODLAND CEMETERY. Our white friends have felt keenly the criticisms we have made over the loss of the Old Cemeteries in Barton Heights and they have ungrudgingly approved of the site we have selected and called WOODLAND CEMETERY. You can purchase a lot for as low a price as $35.00 (15x15 feet) and a grave at $5.00. You can afford to be buried at that price. 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Wait until you lose a member of your family and the full amount becomes due. See the President or the Secretary. Car Always Ready to take prospective patrons to the Cemetery JOHN MITCHELL, JR., THOMAS M. CRUMP, R. W. WHITING, REV. T. J. KING, D. D., JOHN T. TAYLOR, J. J. CARTER, J. MERCER G. RAMSEY/ R. C. MITCHELL, S. J. QILPIN, EDWARD F. JOHNSON, D. P. BRAGG, GEORGE W. BRAGG, WILIS WYATT. SIX HEY CHEX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1918 NEGRO FARMERS MEET WAR TIME DEMANDS. Hampton, Va., February—John B. Pierce, a Tuskegee-Hampton graduate who is the District Negro Agent of the farm demonstration work in Virginia and is responsible for the work of 22 county agents, is a leader who has won his position of respect and authority through unfiring, unscillish and intelligent service. The recent "Hampton Institute War Time Conference he summarizes" as follows: This has been the best Farmer's Conference we have had at Hampton. I have noticed how the farmers have developed in the past ten years since demonstration work has been among them. The Negro farmers are better acquainted than ever before with their soils, crops, and live stock—all of which they are handling succesfully. "The material growth of country bred colored people was well illustrated in the interesting stories which the colored farmers told of their sac causes. The improvement of their homes and home life, schools and churches was most remarkable, especially to one who saw the beginning. "The great possibilities for Negro improvement in rural life was one of the visions of the late Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of Hampton from 1893 to 1917. TRAINING THE LEADERS. The Hampton Conference brought together several hundred representative Negro farmers, as well as the industrial supervising teachers and farm demonstration agents who are helping the colored people through out Virginia to secure greater returns from their land; $t_0$ improve their schools, homes and churches and to become better citizens. The Conference considered in detail what colored people have been doing and what they can $d_0$ to help win the World War for Democracy. From the discussions it was made clear that the colored people of Virginia are for the most part using wisely the extra money return which they have received during the past season from their abundant crops. Virginia Negroes are paying off their old debts and are improving their homes, schools, and churches. They are learning to save, for them selves, and their supplies which, in other years, they bought on time prices. WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN. Major Alen W. Washington, commandant of cadets at Hampton Institute, who has been appointed by Col. Thomas B. McAdams as director of the War Savings Campaign among Virginia's colored people, described in detail the use of the Thrift and War Stamps. He urged the colored leaders to induce their neighbors to save their money and help Virginia meet its quota of $45,000,000 in savings during 1918, by having every colored man, woman and child in the State save $20. PROGRESS THROUGH CO-OPERATION. Rev. A. S. George, a preacher-farmer of Surry County, Va., described the way in which his church had he come the important rallying point for the good work which has been done by the industrial supervising teacher of Surry County and the farm demonstration agent; both of whom are active factors in bringing new life to people living on the land. J. R. Hutcheson, Blackburg, Va., Assistant Director of Extension Work in Virginia spoke on "The Value of Thrift in War Times." W. T. B. Williams Field Agent, Hampton Institute, showed the colored farmers how futtle it is for them to secure large farms unless they are willing to do all that they possibly can for the im provement of the public schools which must train the citizens of to morrow. Fred S. Gammack, Instructor in Poultry, Hampton Inst. gave a practic al talk on "Raising Poultry for profit," in which showed the country people how they could distinguish between layages and nonlayers. Babel E. Williams a member of the Hampton Senior class, gave a demonstration in "Handling Rust in Clothes." J. Thomas Braye, a member of the Hampton Fourth Year class in Agriculture, gave a demonstration in the use of the "Babcock Tester." Negro farmers who had won unusual success in spite of heavy handicaps, related their experience to the profit of one another and especially to the profit of the entire Hampton school, which is committed to the policy of helping in every pos sible way the men, women and chil dren who gain for themselves and for their white neighbors a diving from the soil. HAMPTON BEATS SHAW. 34-18. (By Charles H. Williams.) The quintets representing Shaw and Hampton mot for their first basketball game February 1, 1918. The game was played in the Raleigh City Auditorium, which is one of the finest places for such purposes to be found anywhere in the country. Shaw having defeated all previous teams, entered the game confident of continuing her victories, but her ambition was short lived. It was soon evident to the great crowd of enthusiastic friends that Shaw had met her masters in the art of passing, shooting, and playing the finer parts of the great indoor sport. OLEAN HALKD-FOUGHT GAME. While Shaw lost the game, her players showed a remarkable knowledge of the game to have been playing only two seasons, and if the present rate of development continues, great things may be expected in the future. The entire Hampton team played a good, consistent game, while Cook and Mowrey as forwards played exceptionally well for Shaw. The crowd, was the largest to witness a game in Raleigh, showed real appreciation for the fine playing and good sportsmanship, whether exhibited by the home boys or the visitors. The game was a clean, hard-fought one, but the finest spirit prevailed throughout, not a single discussion arising over decisions. LINE—UP. Hampton—34; Shaw—18. McLaren (C.) R. F. Cook Gurnee L. F. Mowrey Paxton C. Robinson Phillips Patterson R. G. Curtts Dixon Wright L. G. Walker (C.) Referee; Ted Lewis, North Carolina State College, Time of halves: 20 min utes, Score; Hampton 34, Shaw, 18. Executor's Notice. 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August St. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. J. C. Allon, 2107 Marshall Ave. Ned McKiever, 728 21st St. JOHN MITCHELL JR., PUBLISHER AND PRINTER, 311 N. Fourth Street Long Distance Telephone, Randolph 2213 Richmond. Virginia THE AVALON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1918 A MILLION AND A HALF TROOPS READY FOR FRANCE IN 1918 500,000 Equipped for Battle WEL Be There Early in 1918. GIVES DATA TO SENATORS. Asserts That so Early as Last August 150,000 Men Were in France, Exceeding Demand Made by Boo-develt —Declines to Give Specific Figures on Present Force for Military Reasons-Germans Guessings as to Number —Tells of Results of Missions Coming are Rapid Changes in Tactics—Some Weapons Already Discarded. Secretary of War Baker told the country yesterday that there will be 500,000 fighting men in France early in 1918. He made the still more sigificant announcement that during the present year upward of 1,500,000 United States soldiers will be on the soil of France thoroughly equipped to do their full share in the great world war. These troops will come from the 32 camps of the national guard and new national army, which have been under constant training since last September. GERMANS GUESSING FOR MONTHS Secretary Baker also told the mili- tary committee that so early as last August there were at least 150,000 men in France. He declined for military reasons to say just how many are there at this moment, but added that recent and reliable im- formation from the intelligence de Germany had absolutely no idea of partments of the allies proved that the number of American troops now in France behind the lines. Germany is guessing and has been guessing for months. ANSWERS SENATOR CHAMBERLAIN It was the recent speech of Chairman Chamberlain of the military commitee, charging that the War Department had "fallen down," that brought the head of the War Department ment again before that committee for the purpose of enlightening it and the country as to the enormous extent of the work done and the big things accomplished. Mr. Baker spoke for practically four hours, referring now and then to notes but dealing with his subject, in the main, in an extemporaneous fashion. That he had his subject at his finger's ends was apparent. Many who heard him yesterday, members of the Senate, said that if the Secretary had been equally frank on his previous appearance he fore the committee he would have relieved himself from much of the criticism aimed at the conduct of the War Department. One of the most noticeable features of the hearing yesterday was the changed manner of the Secretary. He was conciliatory, affable and seemed to seek the cooperation of the com mittee. OFFERS HIS COOPERATION. On the occasions of his first appearance, members of the committee were irritated at what they interpreted in his attitude as resentment to the idea that the work of the department should be criticized and he, himself, subjected to questioning. The Secretary seemed to realize this for yesterday he emphasized the fact that he had intended to be frank but despite this desire he seemed "to have left the feeling that I was fencing in defense of some of my subordinates." Mr. Baker denied any such intention and said when he concluded, if there was anything else the committee desired to investigate he would do every thing possible within his power to assist "without fear or favor" and to affect any improvement. "TREMENDOUS RESPONSIBILITY MET." The Secretary made his statement yesterday practically without interruption, as he had requested. His announcement concerning the movement of troops to France came as the climax to a day of explanations, in which some shortcomings were admitted, but the claim put forth generally that the War Department had made a tremendous response to a tremendous responsibility. Mr. Baker preferred to rest before answering questions. The committee today will hear experts on aviation and other technical matters and Mr. Baker will be requested to return them. It was toward the close of the after noon, when Mr. Baker, who had been speaking earnestly, leaunt across the table and began in almost a conversational tone to tell the story the German general staff probably would have given much to know some time ago. He approached the subject by departing from his answer to criticism and referring to it as "the plan for the war." ANNOUNCES GENERAL PLAN "I think I understood Senator Chamberlain folt. there wasn't any plan," said Secretary Baker. "I don't know how the committee and the country feel about it, but I want to say there is a plan. It's the only possible plan under the circumstances. "It must be remembered," he proceeded, that this war broke out in August, 1914, and went into it in April 1917. So that for two and a half years it had been going on. It was not as if an immediate plan could be made for the war's prosecution. "But we were coming into this war which had been going on over two and a half years, in which all the military capacity, the inventive genius and the industrial capacity of these other greatest of countries had been engaged on the problem of what the war was to be. COULDN'T DECIDE PROBLEMS. "It was not for us to decide the theater of war. That theater was in France. It was not for us to decide the line of communication. It was 3,000 miles away with one end infested with submarines. It was not for us to decide whether maneuvers in the open should be attempted. Men already were in the trenches in a death grap ple. "Our problem was and is to get over and get at the enemy. It was not for us to map out at the War College an ideal plan of campaign, the theoretic plan. Our problem was to get in to cooperation with Great Britain and France and our other friends in the most immediate and efficient way. "That problem couldn't be decided here. It can't be described in words. It is so extraordinary and so vast that it must be seen and studied on the ground before it can be comprehended at all." TELLS OF MISSIONS COMING. "It is easily imagined that we might have perfected an army over here and carried it across the ocean and found it wholly unadapted to its task, and it might well have been that the army that we did not need, and that some that we did not need, and that some other thing which we might have supplied would have been the thing essential to their success. "So that from the very beginning it was not a question of abstract speculation here, but a question of study there to find out where our shoulder to the wheel could be put." Mr. Baker told of the coming of the British and French missions with Ba-four and Joffre. These men were seen in the halls of Congress, but few people saw the staffs of trained experts they brought with them and who distributed themselves through, the War Department. SE.NT MOST BRILLIANT MEN. "They were the most brilliant men in their armies," he said. "Eydry country has sent us that sort of experts." "Those experts," he went on, "could describe $t_0$ us and bring the specifications and drawings for a piece of artillery, but they could not tell us why the British theory of the use of artillery was by the British preferred to that of the French. "They could not picture to us a barrage of heavy howitzers as compared to a barrage of 75-mm guns. They could not picture to us the association of aircraft, baitoons and mobile air craft with artillery uses. They could tell us about it, but even while they told us the story grew old. RAPID CHANGES IN TACTICS. "The one thing they told us from the very beginning to the end was that this war of all others was not a static thing; that our adversary was a versatile and agile adversary; that every day he revamped and changed his weapons of attack and his methods of defense; that the stories they were telling us were true when they left England and France, but an en tirely different thing was probably taking place there now and they told us of large supplies of weapons of one kind and another which they had developed in France and England and which even before they got them in sufficient quantity manufactured to take them from the industrial plants to the ront, were superseded by new ideas, and had to be thrown into the scrap heap. "They said to us, this is a moving picture; it is something that nobody can paint and give you an idea of. It is not a static thing. FORCES SENT TO FRANCE "Therefore, it became necessary for us to have eyes there in instant and immediate communication with us, and we sent over to France General Pershing, and we sent with him morely a division of troops, but we sent with him perhaps I can say safely, the major part of the trained, expert personnel of the army. "You know the size of the official corps of the regular army in this country when the war broke out. "It was a pitiful handful—of train men, and yet it was necessary to divide them up, and send over to France officers of the highest qualty so that they would be at the front and see in the workshops and in the factories and in the war offices, and in the armies, where concultations would take place immediately back of the front—so that they could see the thing with their own eyes, and send us back the details by cable every day of the changing character of this war. WEAPONS ALREADY DISCARDED. "General Pershing's staff of experts and officers over there runs into the thousands, and they are busy every minute and every day that the sun rises I get cabllegraphs from General Pershing from ten to sixteen and twenty pages long, filmed with meaurements and formulas and change of a millimeter in size, great long specifications of changes in details of things which were agreed upon last week and changed this week, and need to be changed again next week, so that what we are doing at this end is attempting by using the eyes of the army there to keep up to what they want us to do. (Continued On Eighth Page.) THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA BANKING You cannot win in this world by standing still watching other people, who succeed, unless you intend to imitate their methods and profit by their actions. You cannot become well-to-do and be a spend-thrift at the same time with no aim in life, but to have a good time. You cannot build a future upon personal pleasure. 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