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RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. "Neither classes, nor masses; nor creeds, nor color of men's skins are to be counted at a time like this." ==Ext. Hon. Emmett J. Scott. Hon. Emmett J. Scott Speaks Here. Tells about the Great Work of the War Department The Colored Soldiers' Troubles Referred to Him. Improved Conditions for the "Brother in Black." New Avenues Opened and Important Duties Assigned to Them. VOLUME XXXV. NO. 16 "Neither class color of men's s like this."==Ext Hon. E Sp Tells about the Department Troub Improved Condition New Aven Duti "Neither classes, nor masses, nor creeds, nor color of men's skirts is to be counted at a time like this when a great nation is at war with a defiant foe," declared Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to Secretary of War Warbear, in addressing an audience of Richmond, colqre people which crowded True Reformers' Hall last Sunday. The speaker was for years closely associated with Booker T. Washington and tacer with Dr. Robert R. Motton, the Hampton conseller who has taken Washington's place as head of Tuskegee institute. He spoke last night under the auspices of the colored N. M. C. A., and was introduced by John Mitchell, Jr. He is making a tour of the South in the interest of war work among the colored people. "The colored people and the white people of Richmond," he said, "are proving that although they are different in color with history and traditions widely divergent, they are yelable to live side by side in a spirit of unity and good will in peace and harmony—each contributing in their own way not only to the prosperity of the city, but to the welfare of the state and nation as well." PAID HIGH TRIMITE TO RICHMONDS COLORED PEOPLE The speaker paid high tribute to those of Richmond's colored people who have made such wonderful progress. Especially did he commend the work of J. M. McCow, State secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A., who he said, deserved the earnest cooperation of his people in his effort to foster the principles of his organization in the minds of the colored youth of Viru Ina. Concluding he said: "We are engaged in a great struggle, testing whether this nation, dedicated to liberty and the pursuit of happiness, shall perish from the earth." We would accomplish our purpose national unity must prevail. Sectionism must be relegated to the rear; class, feeling must be obliterated. A great, surging common willingness to serve a common purpose must prevail. The North the South, the East, and the West each must sink its second feeling. Neither, classes nor masses, notices nor creeds, nor color of men's skin, are to be counted at a time like it, when a great nation is at war with a defiant foe. A common task demands a sinking of all, of everything, except patriotic zeal. If we are a conquer, Unity of feeling must eliminate if we are to put forth our greatest power and achieve that victory for which we are struggling. Excellent musical selections were ordered by the Sabbath Glee Club, which encaptured the audience. Mr. B. A. Cephas delivered the address of welcome. The following excerpts from Mr.our's address will be of interest: Ladies and Gentlemen—It is aerved honor to be permitted to speak today to representatives of the people of this city, far-famed as it is not only for the rare quality of its elite population, but no less so for (Continued on Page Four) Mrs. Mary Hamm Harris Passes. Mrs. Mary Hamm Harris died Monday, February 25. 10:00 A. M., at home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelan G. Booker, 303 E. Leigh street, time-lived services were conducted the Fifth Street Baptist Church, daytime evening. February 27 pastor T. J. King preached an exerted eulogy from Psalms 90:12. Besides a husband, she leaves to burn their loss, five children, Mrs. Robinson, Baltimore, Md., Nelson G. Booker, Mrs. Robert Pinson, Mrs. James Morris and Miss Ma T. Hamm, and two grandchildren. BOYS FROM CAMP LEE RETURN THANKS FOR DINNER Mrs. W. R. Massie, who so generously entertained fifty-five young colored soldiers from Camp Lee are that memorable Christmas dinner at the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association, Fifth and Dural streets, received a letter of gratitude and appreciation from them and the letter was signed by every one who had the honor to be present. Seldom is such thoughtfulness displayed when the pleasures are past, so Mrs. Massie and Mrs. Matilda Minims, through whom the entertainment was secured and managed, were happy to receive the letter. Mrs. Massie is one of the leading and influential white ladies in the city of Richmond and her act was generally appreciated. ODD FELLOWS HONOR FOUNDER The G. U. O. of Old Pellows will hold a public meeting, Sunday March 3rd, at 3 P. M., at Prize's Hall to honor Peter Oden who started Old Pellowship 75 years ago. Mr. A. S. Jackson, Jr., of Va., U. will sing; M. V. P. R. Beecher Taylor will deliver an address; Mr. Percy Ellis will present a paper. Members and Household inmates are invited to come. Under auspices of Henrico Lodge, 1994. MISS ANNIE MAE VANN WEDS. Miss Annie Mae Vann of Como N. C., was married to Sergeant Horace Poindexter of Indianapolis, ind. Sergeant Poindexter was in K. Troop Tenth Cavalry, but is now enroute to Des Moines, Iowa. Card of Thanks Mrs. Hettie Smith, 729 W. Leigh street, who was sricken with Apooplex sometime ago is improving. She wishes to thank her many friends and the Fifth Street Baptist Church for the kindness shown her Stockholders' Meeting. Notice is hereby given to all stock- holders of The American Beneficial Insurance Company that the annual stockholders meeting of said Company will be held at the Home Office of this Company, 613 A. N. Sequoia 1 St on Tuesday March 34th, 1418 at 8 of 8 clock P. M. Do not fail to be pres- ent. J. THOMAS HEWIN, President, R. W. ANDERSON, Secretary. Frenchman to Address Brotherhood and the Y, M, C, A. "Preserve of the Colored People of Virginia as Per the Observations of a Foreigner" is the subject of an address to be delivered by Mr. Maxine DuChameur, a prominent business man of Richmond, at the Fifth Street Baptist Church next Thursday night, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and the Brotherhood of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Mr. C. N. Jackson will introduce the speaker. The public is cordially invited. WANTED—a girl from 13 to 15 years of age. A good home and good wages to the right party. Address G. Planet Office, 311 North 4th St. Richmond, Va. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1918 CORRECTIONS In my account of my trip to Elizabeth City, N, C I inadvertently stated that I visited the Roanoke Institute, when I should have said North Carolina State Colored Normal and Industrial School, of which Prof. P, W. Moore is the very able Principal. The faculty for this year is as follows: W, A. Burgess, A, B., Miss Carrie E, Thomas, B, S., Miss Willie B Holomon, Miss Sarah E, Prierk, Miss Eunice V, Berry, Miss Helen A, Taylor, Miss Inez Elliott, Archibald W, Ridley, Miss Florence M, Dykes, A, B., Mrs. Fannie O, Butler, Mrs. S, T. Moore. Professor Moore is an instructor of rare, executive ability and the institution is a model of its kind in the State of North Carolina. The Church at which I spoke was, the Lebanon A, M, E. Zion Church and is the largest in that city, white or colored. The able pastor has made a most favorable impression upon the community. JOHN MITCHELL, JR A CARD. Realizing the growing demand for better and more efficient service along "THE ICE CREAM" line, I have entered an agreement with THE PURITY CORPORATION to take care of all orders for ice creams in any shape and form, satisfaction guaranteed, deliveries made anywhere traffic is accessible. Thanking my many friends and the public generally, for the past liberal patronage, and wishing a continuance of the same, I am yours truly. N. WINSTON. Please order early in the day. Phone Madison 2233—Call Winston. MT. O. SPRING LECTURE COURSE In order that our people may be properly advised along various lines, there will be given at M. Oliver Baptist Church a series of lectures, beginning the second Sunday, March 10th, 1918, at 4 P. M. The following have consented: Second Sunday, A Medical Doctor, Third Sunday, An Attorney-at-Law, Fourth Sunday, A Popular Editor, Fifth Sunday, A Prominent Female Leeurer, Second Sunday in April, A Noted Doctor of Divinity. Now, who are they? Can you guess? All are welcome. (Watch this space.) Rev J. Andrew Rowler, Pastor. In Memoriam. In memory of my dear son, Ralph Roland, who departed this life one year ago, today, March 2, 1917: We are lonely, O, so lonely. We are lonely, O, so lonely. How we miss you, none can tell; Since the time our loving Saviour Called you home with Him to dwell Yet again, we hope to meet thee When the days of life are fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed. By his Father and Mother, ANDREW and MAGGIE HAZELL MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. Rev, and Mrs. J. Andrew Bowler announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Elyn Hat, to Mr. Robert E. Harris, Jr., at their residence, 112 E. Leigh street, Thursday evening, March 14, 1918, eight o'clock. Friends invited. No cards. At home after March 20th. 11 London Terrace, Schenectady, New York THE NEGRO SOLDIERS OF AMERICA: WHAT WE ARE FIGURING FOR (By Lucian B. Watking) We fight—and for DEMOCHACY. Lord, we are glad of this swee chance To brave whatever hells there be Beside the bleeding heart of France! We fight—for all who suffer pain, We give our souls in sympathy; We fight that Liberty may reign From Berlin—unto Tennessee. To Tennessee—where last we saw Internal brands of death applied To men—our men, within the law, But "lawless" as they moaned and died. In Tennessee—where vain, it seems, Have been the gifts of passing years. Where vain have been the eternal dreams And toll of Lincoln, sad with tears. In Tennessee—where Life's best part Rich "pearls are cast before the swine." CHRIST'S GOLDEN RULE that rules the heart And keeps man nearer The Divine. In Tennessee—where Wrong is Might. With Hate and Horror on the throne. Where GOD'S DEMOCRACY of LIGHT AND LOVE, it seems, has never shone. In Tennessee—and all her kin Of sister criminals, year by year. Who've lost the consciousness of sin, The tenderness that is a tear. We fight—and for DEMOCRACY. Well dare Atlantis's tragic foam Go "over the top."—Lord, let us see PEACE AND ITS HAPPINESS AT HOME! Hotel Warden. Omaha, Nebraska, February 23, 1918. Y. W. C. A. Notes The helper services will be at five trighty, Sunday. Miss Beatrice Walker is spending a few days with us on errone to Atlanta where she will do war work. The committee of management will launch its finance campaign Monday March 4 and will continue the campaign throughout the week. We have an opening for a youngster to barn the Printer's Trade-Linotyping, etc. THE PLANET, 311 North Fourth street A girl about the age of S or 10 years of age can secure a good home and as one of the family by applying to W. S. W., 709 Eighth avenue, Belmar, New Jersey. —Deacon L. H. Scott, 1107 N. 1st Street has been down with the La Gripe for about two weeks. We hope him a speedy recovery. —Mrs. Mary E. Johnson of 1921 Decatur street Southside has been in disposed this week. —Dr. W. N. Frayser of Louisville, Ky., was in the city this week. He has enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corp. —Mrs. Blanche E. Rilley, (nee Hatcher) of New York, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hatcher, 1947 Decatur street South Richmond, is here on account of the sickness of her father. Mr. Hatcher is improving. GIRLS PROTECTIVE LEAGUE! All Superintendents and members of the National Protective League for Negro Girls, are requested to meet at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Monday March 1th at five P. M. All girls and their friends are urged to be present to help arrange for the needle and record shower for the soldiers at Camp Lee. Ora Brown Stokes, superinendent; Martha A. Fowlkes, Corresponding Secretary. GREAT DAY AT FIFTH BAPTIST Sunday, March 10, 1918 will be a great day at the Fifth Baptist Church corner Harvie and Cary streets, Rev. A. D. Daly, pastor, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. will deliver his famous lecture, subject, "The World's War." Program commences at 3:30 and Dr. William H. Stokes, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, will introduce the Editor. Special music by one of Richmond's famous quartets. The Oriental Beneficial Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary will attend this meeting in a body to hear this distinguished speaker. The members and friends of this Church are cordially invited to be present. "Within a month from the beginning of hostilities Africans of Gold Coast compelled the surrender of 34,000 square miles of German territory." Colored People's Part in the World War. The Fight in Africa Many Square Miles Wrenched From Germany. Black Troops Display Great Valor. DETTER III THE TOGOLAND CAMPAIGN By W. F. Hutchirson. (Copyright by J. E. Bruce.) Special to Richmond Planet. Of all the British possessions, the Gold Coast Colony was the first to take an active part in the war. Within a month from the start of hostilities it had carried through a campaign which compelled the surrender of 24,000 square miles of territory under the German Raz. Togoland is a wedge of territory on the Gulf of Guinea, sandwiched between the British Gold Coast Colony on the West and French Dohoney on the East. With only thirty miles of seaboard, it widens at a short distance from the sea and expands inland about three hundred and fifty miles, possessing a total area of a little, less than thirty-four thousand square miles, slightly larger than Ireland. (Deleted.) On the North it is enclosed by the French territory. The chief port, Tome, is only a few miles from the British port of Kitta and about one hundred and ten miles from Aecra, the seat of the Gold Coast Government. Large sums had been extended by the Germans in developing the Colony in making the port of Tome into a depot for trade and laying down a railway of about one hundred miles to the town of Kamina, almost due North of Tome. They had acted with their usual cruelty towards the natives of the country, whose rights were popularly disregarded, the country being treated as an appanage of the German Empire, whose resource, both commercial and human, were to be employed solely for the advantage and profit of Germany and the Germans. Many complaints of brutal disregard of human life and human rights and of scandalous outrages of decency by Germans, officials and others, had issued from the people, but these had been unheard in Europe until German arrogance threatened Europe itself, when it was decided that German must be turned out of Africa. SECRET WIRELESS STATION There was a special reason for turning them out of Toogoland. At Kamina peey had erected one of the most powerful wireless installations in the world with such secrecy that the French authorities in Dahomey were not aware of its existence. In communicated direct with Naucuen near Berlin and with the German Colonies of Cameroon and Southwest Africa, and was no doubt intended to maintain communication between Berlin and German warships and commerce-raiders operating in the Atlantic. The installation had been completed just before the outbreak of the war and the designer, Baron Codelli, was still in the Colony and was taken prisoner by the British forces. On the declaration of war with France, Major Von Doring, Acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief in Togoland, assuming that Great Britain would remain neutral, made preparations to seize the French possession of Dahomey, but had not committed any hostile act when Great Britain entered into the war on the fourth of August. The German Governor by instruction from Berlin then cabled to the Aving Governor of the Gold Coast and the Governor General of French West Africa, proposing that neutrality should be observed between the European Colonies of the Gold Coast, Troglond and Dahomey, on grounds of humanity and the desirability of maintaining the prestige of the white races in presence of the black races, who might learn dangerous lessons, if allowed to take part in a campaign in which white men were opposed to each other, the bulk of the troops engaged being of necessity natives. The proposition was not even an- swered by the Governor of Dahomey and on the sixth of August Major Von Dorjing was informed that the British Government could not entertain any such suggestion FRENCH FORCES AGGRESSIVE On the same day French forces entered the German territory and meeting with no opposition occupied the port of Little Pojo, (which the Germans called Anchoo) and on the eighth, occupied the own of trogo, a few miles inland. On the Gold Coast preparations for hostilities had started at eleven P.M. on the twenty ninth of July, when Mr. W.J. C. P. Roberson, Acing Governor in the absence of Sir Hugh Clifford, received a cable from the home authorities warning him that precautions should be adopted in view of the possible existence of a state of war. Steps were at once taken to concentrate the military force of the Colony within striking distance of popoand to secure the necessary supplies for the transport of the troops. At midnight on the fourth of August, information was received that war had broken out with terny. The Chiefs were immediately informed and at once spontaneously came forward with expressions of loyalty and offers of assigrance. It was indeed, as the Governor said, "A matter of some difficulty to restrain their ardor." The Local Volunteer Forces "exhibited extraordinary enthusiasm," the application for enjigment far exceeding the requirements of the Government and the supply of arms and equipment. UNDER FLAG OF TRACE On the fifth and sixth telegraphic correspondence regarding the German proposal of neutrality above referred to, took place. On the latter day, Captain Barker of the Gold Coast Regiment was despatched under a flag of prince to some to inform the Governor that strong columns were about to enter the Colony from East, West and North and to demand the surrender of the German forces as resistance was useless. A twenty tour hour agnistice was granted. When Captain Barker returned to Toma in seven P. M. on the seventh, he found that the Governor had withdrawn to the interior with big troops, leaving the District Commissioner with instructions and powers to surrender Toma and the Colony up to a line, drawn at one hundred and twenty kilometres (seventy-four and one half miles) from that town. The German Governor's intention was to retire up the railway to protect Kampia, with its precious wireless installation, which he had imperative instructions from Berlin, four times repeated, to defend. By the eighth of August, arrangements were completed between Mr. Robertson and Mr. M. Ch. Nourlard, Lieutenant-Governor of Dohmey, for cooperation of the British and French forces, the latter numbering four hundred and fifty Tirailleurs Semenal, eight officers, twenty European non commissioned offices and two mountain guns, had on the same day occupied positions in the neighborhood of Little Pono and Mono. On the ninth of August, Mr. Robertson and Mr. William Ponza Governor-General of French West Africa, completed arrangements for a combined advance of the British troops of Hout Senegal and Niger on Northern Togoland and on the eleventh the British Governor was informed by the Lieutenant Governor of the Ivory Coast and Dahomey that five hundred "Auxiliary Cavalry" and fifty or sixty "Gardes Cercles" had been instructed to advance against Sansane Mango in Northern Togoland. THE EXPEDITION ACTIVE. On the morning of the twelfth TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS unning of hostili-elled the surren-erman territory.'' e's Part War. Square Miles ny.===Black t Valor. holding of Blood in e of Dum-dum ition. Captain (temporary Lieutenant Colonel) F. C. Bryant, the officer commanding the British forces, landed at Tome with fifty-seven Europeans, five hundred and thirty-five native soldiers, two 295 guns and two thousand carriers. The twelfth and thirteenth were occupied in organizing the base and on the fourteenth the forces advanced inland along the line of railway, the bridges of which had been broken down by the retreating Germans, to Toglekove, where the wireless installation, which had been erupted there had been destroyed. At about three P. M. on the fifteenth, touch was made with the enemy at Lidkove, the bridge over the river Lili being blown up, as the British troops approached. The advance was delayed by the extremely difficult nature of the country and Lieutenant Colonel Bryant found it necessary to become at Ekune, the enemy having been driven back. The loss on the British side in this skirmish was one native soldier killed, and one European non-comissioned officer and two native soldiers wounded. A long train of twenty vehicles was found wrecked on the railway bridge at Ekune. In the meantime a smart little action had been fought by the C Company of the Gold Coast Regiment, under Captain Potter. At about four A. M. on the fifteenth, when the company was halted close to Ekune, a train was heard to pass down the line in the direction of Trevie. Steps were taken to block the line near the bridge and soldiers, were disposed in a position to attack the train as it approached, while the rest of the company advanced on Agbelufoe Station. Another train now approached but succeeded in escaping to the North. Agbelufoe Station was occupied and Captain Potter disposed his forces so as to intercept the enemy's retreat to the Northward. Attacks were made by the enemy during the evening and night, but by this time the advance of the main British force was making itself felt, and they fled back to their train and surrendered to Captain Potter. The number of the enemy was reliably computed at two hundred, greatly outnumbering the British forces opposed to them. Out of thirty Germans with this force, twenty-five were killed and captured. As a result of this action thirty miles of railway to the North of Agbelufoe were captured, including the important bridge over the River Haho, seven miles North of Agbelufoe, besides the wrecked train at Ekune, two engines, one Maxim gun and a quantity of arms and ammunition. At seven A, M on the sixteenth, two European prisoners were brought in, one of whom proved to be Baron Codelli, the designer of the great wireless station at Kamina. The advance of the main force towards Agboulote was continued and contact made with the enemy at Gani Kofe, from which point the road was enumbered by arms, equipment, bicycles, ponies, etc., thrown away and (Continued on Third Page.) The Sabbath Glee Club at Camp Lee Sunday, March 3 --- The Sabbath Glee Club will sing at the M. M. C. A. in Camp Lee, on Sunday, March 3, (to-morrow.) The Club will go over in a body on the Noon car, leaving South Richmond. This Club is one of the leading singing organizations in the country and will be a source of much joy to the boys in camp. Those desiring to accompany the club can do so. SATURDAY March 2 THE PLANET ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., February 26.—The funeral services of the Rev, J. L. Jones, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church took place in said Church, Monday evening, at three o'clock Rev. Jones died Friday morning, the 22nd inst. about dawn. The funeral eulogies were conducted by the Rev. George R. Jones, Presiding Elder of the Fourth District, Rev. A. L. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church led in a fervent prayer, Rev. Mayes read as Scripture lesson, the nineteenth Psalm, after which the chop sang, "I Would Not Live Always," Rev. J. E. Lee read the fifteenth chapter of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Rev, Lee, of Roanoke, Rev, George C. Taylor, Brother Green Penn, Rev, J. H. Pinkard, Rev, A. L. Johnson, of the First Baptist Church, Salem, Va., Rev, Mayes and in fact, the Ministerial Conference of Salem, were present to show the high esecem in which their departed co-laborer was held. Rev, J. L. Jones fulfilled his calling and made great sacrifices to build up the Virginia Conference by giving largely to every cause that claimed his attention. He had served the Conference twenty years or more with honor and integrity. The people of the various charges sent letters of condolence from Norfolk, Rocky Mount, Wythoville and Portsmouth, A short while before the end came he said to his loving wife, "Watch the papers, the Bishop will call me today." Remarks were made by Rev. A, L. Johnson, who spoke of the pleasant relationship that had existed between the deceased and the speaker and the interdenominational ministers' conference of Salem. The last remarks were by P. E. Gorge R. Jones, assuring the bereaved wife that God will take care of her. While the casket was being conveyed out of the church, the choir sang, "We Shall Meet Beyond the River." None will gain salam, who knows of his sterling worth to the church, that he was anything but a wonderful Christian minister and servant of God. The profusion of flowers covered a beautiful oak casket. Mr. J. C. Dugger, who has been very sick at his home, 207 Fifth avenue, N. W. for the last ten days, is much better. It is hoped that he may continue improving. He is missed very much around the streets with the Planet and other papers. We are sure he is missed around the dining room of Hotel Rognoke. Just across trinker Creek the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alice White, Saturday, February 23, and left a bouncing baby boy. The father and mother are clated over the new comer. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. The funeral of Miss Gertrude Wright, who died Sunday morning, February 24, at four o'clock, took place at the First Baptist Church, of which she had been a faithful member for fifteen years. She was converted at the age of eleven years and remained a faithful member until the Master came for her. Miss Wright had been in bad health for two years and before the end came she informed her brothers that they had done all they could to comfort and administer to her and that she was perfectly resigned to the Master's call. Rev. Gordon, of Jerusalem Baptist Church read the Scripture lesson. Rev. E. E. Ricks, the pastor, used as a text for the funeral eulogy. "What I do thou knoweth not now, but thou shall know hereafter." He pictured most beautifully the mystical love of God in His dealing with the children of men. It was indeed a beautiful discourse. The casket of gray was covered with beautiful flowers, tokens of the high esteem in which the young lady was held in the community. The brothers seemed deeply touched by the death of their sister. Messrs. Edward, Harry and Hubbard Wright and their wives were present with the family. The choir rendered some fine selections. Mr. C. C. Williams, the efficient undertaker, had the funeral in charge. Mrs. Joe Fisher, of Eighth avenue has been sick for the past week but is much better at this writing. Mr. Henry Newell, of Tenth avenue, N. W., who has been sick is much indoressed his week. Mr. James Dillard, of Mullens, W. Va. passed through the city Monday enroute to Marjinsville, Va. to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Lyons, who died Sunday, February 24. The services at M. Zion A. M. E. Church last Sunday were very fine. Dr. G. C. Taylor delivered two wonderful sermons. The collections amounted to $51.00. The storm of Monday night did considerable damage in and around the city, blowing off roofs and large glass fronts smashed in the business sections of the city. One year ago, in the afternoon of February 25, 1917, Mrs. Sallie Frances Simms passed to her eternal reward, to that rest that reminisher for the people of God. A loving mother and a devoted wife gone, but not forgotten. Although dead, she yet lives and speaks to us "How we miss her, none can tell, But we hope some day to meet her, In that city, there to dwell, Where the walls are all of jasper. Where the walls are all of jasper, Never more to say farewell." —Hor husband (W. R. Simms) and daughter, (Minnie). Mr. Randolph W. Scott, 606 Fairfax avenue, has gone to Charleston, W. Va. to visit his mother and father, Rev. J. A. Scott, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, at that place. Mrs. Elnora Scott, 606 Fairfax avenue, N. W. who has been on the sick list for seven weeks with the Grippie, is able to be out again, under the treatment of Dr. G. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. White, of 812 Eighth avenue, N. W. left Monday attend the burial of Brother Garfield White, who had been sick the past month at Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Va. Rev. George C. Taylor returned from Louisville, Ky, by way of Columbus, Ohio. On Sunday, the 16th he filled the pulpit at the St. Paul A.M. E. Church in the Ohio capital. Mr. Alfred Penn, who has been confined to his home the past six weeks, is out again. A semi-annual meeting of the Maggie City Building and Loan Association was held in Cosmopolitan Building, Tuesday, February 19, 1918. A large number of stockholders were present. Those who were unable to be present were represented by proxy. President E. R. Dudley in a shorthold address congratulated the stockholders on their loyalty to the Association which he said, is especially commendable during these trying times through which we are now passing. He urged faith in Negro leadership. The Secretary then read the Semi- annual Report, which was received with an outburst of enthusiasm. One of the outstanding features of the report was the heavy deposits in coupon stock. Addresses on business were de- livered by Attorney Jacob L. Rejid, H. C. Johnson, W. A. Rejid, Dr. L. C. Downing, J. K. Trent and others E. R. Dudley is President and J. L. Stockton, Secretary. N. A. A. C. P. BRANCH HERE. As a result of a largely attended enthusiastic meeting of the colored citzens of Roanoke, held at the Cosmopolitan building, Thursday evening, February 21, a branch of the National Association for the Advance ment of Colored People was organized with fifty-two charter members. The following officers were elected for one year; President, Rev. E, E Ricks; Vice-President, Rev. L, L Downing; Secretary, Rev. S, M Beane; Treasurer, Dr. E, R Dudley. The meeting adjourned to meet at the First Baptist Church, Thursday evening, February 28, at eight P. M at which time the executive committee will be elected. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER At the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Monday night, February 11, there was a great musical treat for all who were fortunate to be present, the occasion being the appearance of Miss Helen Hogan, concert pianist, of American and Parisian schools. It was through the efforts of "the University Club," that this young artist came to Roanoke and Dr. L. C. Downing, the prime mover, should be complimented for bringing to the Magic City, an artist of such rare musical talents, as those possessed by Miss Hogan, for truly she is as beautiful as she is cultured and talented, for her charming personality, rare ability, artistic touch, grace and ease, delighted the large audience that proclaimed her a pianist of great gifts. Miss Hogan in 1912 received the degree of Mus. B, from Yale, at the same time winning the Samuel Simon Sanford Fellowship. She studied under Prof. Stanly Knight, Dr. Horatius Parker and at the Schola Cantorum at Paris, where she received her diploma in 1914. Roanoke was delighted with her visit and the public will receive her with open arms, at any time she may return to the city. In this good old land of ours, the only one we know—America—the land of the free, the home of the brave, where every one is called upon to help make the world safe for Democracy, crimes of the most brutal nature are committed and the Black American is the victim, Tennessee adds another Negro burning to its list. It's Hell, but the Negro will ever be loyal as in the past and leaving all to Him, who said, "Vengeance is mine, I'll repay" and firmly believing in that Scripture, where we are told, "Be ye not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall be also reap. God in some way and at some time, and I hope it won't be long coming, will bring the Negro into his own. If God, is not for us, it's GOOD NIGHT!" What do you think of a Hog, fifty-two years old? Well, we have him, but the kind of Hog you are thinking about is not the kind of Hog, I'm talking about. "The Royal Order of Hogs" had a blow-out last Wednesday night at their "Style" in raleigh's Tailoring Shops, on Gainsboro avenue, at the expense of, and in honor of Dingit Hughes, that being the birthday of Dingit. He decided to entertain the Hogs and take it from Little Willie, it was "some" evening, Dingit said he was fifty-two years young, not old, and true it is. Though he is father of the Hogs, he looks as young as "Sweet Papa" Bartow, but it's the way you live, Dingit says. Solo Simpson catered the affair and the following tempting menu, pickle, cecery, olives, baked shad, oyster dressing, plain boiled potatoes, lettuce and tomato salad, ham and pimento sandwiches, bevo and apple cider (in absence of apple jack and mountain soda) cigars and cigarettes. Proper Tate was tassmaster. Most of the Hogs were there in their places except Lord Holland. We understand he has been fastened up for awhile. He goes out and says too long, but the steam was turned on just the same. It would have done you good, to see that happy bunch of Hogs going to that food. Next to the eats, speech-making was the feature of the evening. Proper Tate the tassmaster, introduced each Hog present, in his own witty way and each in turn responded in a happy vein. All were full of good wishes for fifty-two more lears for Dingit Hughes and some were eloquent and instructive. Those present and responding to toasts were as follows and in order named: (Dingit) W. F. Hughes, the Host; Dr. W. B. Dabney, Dr. E. R. Dudley, Dr. J. H. Roberts, H. C. Johnson, H. H. Terry, C. W. Poindexter, (Solo) George W. Simpson, (Sweet Papa) W. D. Barlow, (Lampy) James T. Wray, (Slim) James McCoy (Skin) W. A. Pinkard, (Nail Driver) Eugene Brown, Thomas J. Hackley, Dr. J. B. Claytor, (Strangler) Dr. H. J. Mosley, and (W. B. F. C.) Little Willie. Before leaving a silver offering was lifted for the benefit of the Home for Wayward Girls and on Thursday, Dingit presented to a lady on the committee for the Home $5.00 as a donation from the Hogs. Dingit- THE RICHMOND PLANET served some very useful presents from the Hogs, and is hoping to see many returns of February 13th. Another birthday celebration is to follow soon and yours truly is hoping that our friend, Mountain Soda, will be present. Good night. LITTLE WILLIE PRESIDENT GALVIN'S APPEAL Danville, Va., February 25—To all the Brethren of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, Greetings; Do you realize that just seventy one days from dage will find us seated in that fine new brick, Baptist, Church whose name is Zion and whose pastor is the gentle, yet able and amiable Dr. C. B. Jones? And whether we realize that the meeting is so heat or not it is none the less true. And this admonishes all of us to get in a hurry unless our preparations for the convention are already well on the way. And I am glad that some of our churches have gotten splendid amounts of their convention means. This is true of some churches in my section. Danville and vicinity. And it is not well to wait to see. days and hours to do anything that is important. If we wait to collect our convention money the last Sunday prior to the convention, should that day be foul, with shame, we will "come up to Jerusalem" short in our offering for the Lord. So we should at once, mobilize our forces and prepare for the momentous occasion. Our country, with other allies, is engaged in the world's conflict agp even as colored citizens we are doing our "bit" to our extremest ability in spite of all the unnecessary discouragements and hardships that we are forced to face in this country where we were brought against our will about three hundred years ago. Yes, in this indescribable warfare we gladly lay ourselves upon our country's altar in sacrifice and suffering that truth, equity, fair play and justice may be enjoyed by all mankind regardless of race color of condition. And it's so gratifying to know that hardly any of our young men have shrunk in this demand of our gov erment. But brethren there is also another war on. And its importance is absolutely indescribable and this conflict engages all the constituency of the Virginia Baptist State convention everywhere. We are not drafted but are proud volunteers, regardless of age. This is an engagement against humanity's strongest and bitterest enemies-sin, savagery and ignorance with their awful allies, his conflict started in Eden and has stayed on. The enemies alive stalked down through the ages playing havoc with countless numbers of the human race; and in defense of ourselves our wives and children and the rest of our fellow men, we must do our "bit" and our best. Every church connected with our convention may be considered a company. Every city in our convention territory more or less, furnishes our state body a regiment; every district association is a brigade including cities and counties. Then our churches in the large sections of the convention territory form divisions, so the forces are forming for service at Newport News. The Virginia division, the West Virginia division the Washington division the great division including Penn., and the several states East such as New York, Jersey and others are going to meet in the city by the sea in grandeur and glory. Now the brethren are training their soldiers. For every church and every school is a training camp. In these camps training is done for the highest and holiest service in reach of manual man Now brethren, to win in this mighty conflict, we must of necessity make some sacrifice for nothing great has been accomplished without sacrifice. We are to sacrifice, labor and means. Suppose each of our pastors would take special interest in seeing that his church makes a ral show of which he will not be ashamed at the convention. Suppose we would aim to get every Baptist church in our sections that has not represented in any state body to meet us in Newport News, May 8-12? And suppose each church and pastor strive for a banner and a gold medal? Then we cannot hold all of our money and win in this conflict no more than Unlee Sam could not do so. Dr. Jones, his church and our other pastors and churches in Newport News are expecting us in large numbers, with $7,000.00 We can easily do this if the pastors will get their churches to do their best and then if each pastor will give personally from five to twenty-five dollars and each deacon from two to ten dollars and each layman from one to five dollars. Brethren, "On to Newport News, with seven thousand dollars." Yours for the work, A. A. GALVIN, President Virginia Baptist State Convention DANVILLE NEWS. DANVILLE, VA., February 25.—Last week Rev. W. T. Johnson met with the sad misfortune of losing his house and its entire contents by fire. The family has many sympathizers. Mr. Harvey Plenty and Mr. John E. Brandon, of Philadelphia, were in the city last week, the guest of Misses Lottie and Ophelia Coleman. Who can tell but that Cupid is getting busy? Love may be blind but Cupid has many eyes. Mr. Excelil Peoples and wife, Mrs. Leola Peoples, M. D., of Charlotte, N. C. are the guest of Mrs. Rosa Armstead, Holbrook street this week. They worshipped with the Trinity Baptist Church Sunday morning. At night they were with the Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Woody, of Rosolle, N. J. are visiting relatives and friends in this city. They also were with the Trinity and Calvary Baptist Churches in their services Sunday. The Calvary Baptist Church is celebrating the twenty-second anniversary of its pastor, Rev. G. W. Goodie, D. D. Sunday was a high day for the Church. Every service bespoke the love and appreciation of the work done by the pastor and people. FARMVILLE NEWS PARMVILLE, VA., February 25. Revival services will commence on March 10th, at the First Baptist Church and we wish everybody to attend and help make this a real successful week. Commencing Sunday, March 3rd, the order of services at the First Baptist Church will be as follows: Church Services, 10:45 to 12:30 A. M.; Sunday School, 12:45 to 2:00 P. M.; B. Y, P. U., 6:00 to 7:00 P. M.; Church Services, 7:30 to 9:00 P. M. Miss Viola P. Cousins, principal and her co-worker, Miss Laura Hudson, were very successful in an entertainment given at Felden Graded School, for the benefit of the school. The program consisted of recitations, music and folk dances, after which the guest had a jolly time matching hearts. They parted feeling that they never had had a better time. The Felden Graded School is nine miles south of Farmville and Miss Cousing and Miss Hudson are doing splendid work in that part of Prince Edward. All who attended the patriotic entertainment Friday, the 22nd were very much delighted with the excellent program rendered by a number of ladies and gentlemen under the management of Mrs. Martha Hairston. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Red Cross Chapter and the Church. Prof. L. L. Paige, of Chicago, is here visiting his parents and friends. We are all glad to see Mr. Wylie M. Redd, who has been sick in his home on Chambers street, for a number of days, out again. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Glaze, of Race street, are the happy parents of a fine baby boy Mr. Silas Anderson left Friday for Salem. He received the sad and unexpected news of the death of his step-father, Rev. Jones, who was the pastor of the A. M. E. Church in that city. Mr. Arthur Colson, of Roanoko, who is now in the United States service at Camp Lee spent Sunday here. Several of our boys were home Sunday. Miss Albert₄ Bolling and Mrs Charlotte Anderson are on the sick list WINCHESTER NEWS WINCHESTER, VA., February 26, The Seventh and Eighth Grade pupils of Frederick Douglas Graded School, of Winchester gave a high class declamation contest at M. Carmel Baptist Church on Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock to a large crowd. The following participated: Nannie Gaskins, Meta Evans, Robert Davis, Rachel Jackson, Hesper taper, Kiri Gaskins, Sarah Harmon, Blanche Gibson, Elva Washington, Blanche Conway, Elizabeth Jennings, Laurence Phillips, Anna Bertha Cooke, Rich ard Washington, Minnie Green, Taylor Finley, Pocahontas Jackson and Madison Briscoe. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies after the program with Mrs. P. W. Gibson, chairman. A nice sum was realized for the girls' sewing department. The prizes were awarded to the following contestants: First prize, Robert Davis; second prize, Elizabeth Jennings; third prize, Madison Brisco. The judges were Rev, J. A. Reid, Rev, G. O. Wing and Mr. Frank Martin. Prof. John Quiett, a former teacher of the school and the ministers made fine addresses to the children and also praised the principal, Prof. P. W. Gibson for the showing made by the young folks, which was of a high class. Sir Robert Jefferson, of N. Main street is on the sick list. Mr. John Fessus is also confined to his home on E. Pieadilly with LaGrippe. The following ladies have been assigned from each of the churches for the Red Cross Chapter of Winchester's Colored Citizens: Miss Lucy Parker, St. Paul A, M. E.; Miss Bettie Jackson, John Mann M. E.; Miss S. Emma Parks, Mt. Carmel Baptist. All persons are requested to pay one dollar each and become members for one year. Every one is asked to assist. You can give parties or concerts and report your proceeds to one of the ladies, who will report it to the general office every week. We hope everybody will avail themselves of this opportunity to help our boys who have gone to the front. Do your bit. There will be an entertainment given at 432 N. Kent on March 1. Everybody is invited. Suppers and refreshments will be served. Come out and help a good cause. Don't forget the Odd Fellows' Rally on Sunday, March 3, at Mt. Carmel, 3 P. M. Mrs. Elmira Briscoe, of Carlisle, is spending a short while at her old home on W. Clifford street with her aunt. Mrs. Susan Williams, who has been very ill at Winchester Memorial Hospital, is home now and much improved. Miss C. Adnua Davjs is still very sick at her home on Wolf street. Mrs. M. B. Cooke, who has been sick since Christmas is much improved. Mr. George W. Folk, head of the Agricultural Department for the government at the Carlisle, Pa. Indian Training School, was in town Friday visiting his cousin, Mr. Thomas Nickens, on E. Hart street. Mr. Folk has been identified with the school for about thirty-five years and the only colored man that ever hold that position. He is also one of Carlyle's progressive citizens and one of the leading Odd Fellows in the Cumberland Valley, having been a M. V. P. for a number of years. Mr. Nathaniel B. Cooke and sister. Mrs. William Burrell, of Bethel, Va. were in town on Saturday, Mr. Cooke has been drafted and expects to go into camp soon. COLORED MEN AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR Washington, February 15. —There was held in this city Tuesday of this week a most unusual and perhaps far-reach conference, between the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor and four Colored men, to discuss the affiliation of Colored labor with organized labor under the American Federation of Labor. The Colored men party to the conference were Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, R. K. Moton principal of Tuskgoe; George W. Harris, publisher of The New York News, and W. K. Jones, representing the Urban League. The belated invitation of the A. F. of L. coming at a time when Colored labor is in demand at remunerative wages in nearly every branch of the trades and in spite of the A. F. of L's long time opposition to Colored labor, is viewed by some with suspicion. Failing to escape the migration of Colored labor from the South to the North, and the thinning of the ranks of organized white labor by the war, and the fact that foreign immigration which has been a source of supply for the American Federation of Labor, that body has found it expedient to make overrures to Colored labor to join its ranks. Colored labor is not unmindful of the fact that capital has always stood ready and willing to employ Colored labor but has, here tofoe, been prevented from so doing by organized white labor. Colored labor's fight, herefoe has been with organized labor, not with capital and there is just a suspicion existing among some colored men that the "Come into my parlor, said the spider to the fly," may be applicable to this belated invitation of the A. F. of L. It is probable that this initial conference will be followed by others and with perhaps a larger representation from the race. Upon the acceptance or rejection of the invitation may hang so much for the race that "proceed with haste slowly" appeals to many, Mr. Scott, who acted as spokesman for the Colored men, party to the counsel, was perfectly frank with the Executive Council of the A. F. of L., and perfectly loyal to his race—putting the interest of his race before everything else Harness Maker Wanted. Experienced Colored Harness-Maker wanted at once. Phone Madison 2647 Hartford, Conn Notes Mr. James Montague, 183 Cp. pens street has been confined to his bed for some time, but is somewhat improved at present. Mr. Julius Dixon is home again, after undergoing a very serious operation at St. Francis Hospital. Masters Floyd and Charley Brice, of Clifton Forge, Vn. are living with their brother, Mr. George Brice, 28 Martin street, since the death of the father. Donora, Pa. Notes Rev, J. C., Tautlon preached to a large gathering Sunday morning. His text was taken from the fortyth chapter of Isaiah. Rev, John Barneck, of Pittsburgh, Pa. was a visitor in Donora Sunday. He called to see Major C. P. Beak while in town. Miss Annabell Peace is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Sadie Saunders has returned to Pittsburgh after spending the week with her parents. Mrs. C, P. Beal and children spent Thursday in Monessen, Pa, visiting her sister, Mrs. Ethel Logan. Mrs. V. W. Lightfoot has been sick for some time but is recovering slowly. The Modern Précjilla Club met at the home of Miss Bessie Hall. Thursday. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Anna Swanson, March 7. Any one having notes please give them to the boys when delivering the panes. ABINGDON NEWS Abingdon, Va., February 25 — Mrs. Polly L. Clark was born in Abingdon, Va., May 1, 1841 and departed this life February 12, 1918, age 76. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Longley. She spent her life in Abingdon, except the early part of her childhood days which was spent in Richmond, Va, with Governor Wyndham Robertson. She was a faithful member of Charles Wesley M. E. Church, from which the services were conducted, February 14, by the pastor, Rev. W, W. Ward, in the presence of a large gathering. She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, T. B. Clark and Floyd Clark one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Cooke, seven grandchildren and a host of friends. On last Thursday night, the Valley Street Baptist Church, of which the Rew, W. H. 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Moss of Richmond, Pa., her daughter's mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Walker of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a host of friends among them Miss Susie B. Crump and Mrs. Nellie Taylor of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Carrie C. Moses of Danville, Va. P. L. WALKER, Son-in-law, Mrs. J. A. Moss, Sister. FULTON NOTES. The funeral of Halena Washington who was killed by her husband, Fernando Paul Washington, in Washington, D. C., February 19, 1918 was held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, on the 27th inst., the pastor Rev. William Harris officiating. The young couple left here last September. There was a large gathering at the funeral and all eyes were bathed in tears. Mr. Washington killed his wife and then killed himself. Both bodies were brought to this city, Mr. Washington's funeral will appear in the next issue. In the regular meeting of the Armstrong League last Sunday, Prof. Blackwell gave a very helpful talk on education, after which a committee was empowered to send Dr. Chandler a resolution of respect for not considering his call to Newark, N. J., and remaining with the Richmond schools, Sunday, March 3, at 1:30 P. M., the program committee has secured an able speaker to give a short talk on education. All parents are welcome, President, B. J. Whiting, Secretary, M. Foster, SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Mrs. Susie Holmes, 1103 State street has received a letter from her son, Charles Godfrey, M. G. Co., 15th N. Y. Infantry, somewhere in France. He states in his letter that he is making good and asks the prayers of friends at home. He is well pleased with conditions over there Waitresses Wanted Mr. L. Williams, Headwaiter, wishes to advertise for Waitresses for the Spring and Summer months. Good wages are assured. Also one girl at once for private family. Sleep in. 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DEATH OF MRS, POLLY STOKES, Peake Va., February 25.—On February 4th 1918 The Death Angel summoned the spirit of Mrs. Potty Stokes. She was a most loving and faithful wife of the late Rev. Fred Stokes. She was a patient sufferer for 6 weeks. Two sad news cast, a gloom over the entire neighborhood. "None knew her but to love her." Mrs. Stokes was a member of the Georgetown Court of Calanthe 162 and is survived by two sons and two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. E. DORA TUNSTALL Mrs. ELIZA ALLEN. C. H. Holland tells a Story to the People of Richmond C. H. Holland lives in the quaint but delightful town of Pollockville, North Carolina. He is an ardent booster for his home town, and has the happy faculty of being able to state his views in tense but interesting ways. Recently he wrote this letter: "I believe it is a great pity that Polk Miller's 10c. Liver Pills are not known by everyone who suffers with an inactive liver. I take no other medicine but Polk Miller's 10c. Liver Pills when my system requires it. Polk Miller's 10c. Liver Pills are certainly wonderful and I recommend them to my friends on every occasion." Polk Miller's 10c. Liver Pills have been used with success for more than 20 years in the treatment of dizziness, torpid liver, indigestion, sallow skin, constipation, headache, biliousness, pimples and stomach troubles. You can buy them from your druggist or at any general store for 10c. a box. A 25c. coupon is in each box.—Polk Miller Drug Co., Richmond, Va.—Adv. NOTES ABOUT EASTER AND AFRICA We have 13 American workers out there now. Africa has only one consortium to every innovous sense. Our Easter songs are good. Two of them by me. Timley, a man or our own people. Surely this great Africa should be known to all our people to churches and schools. Africa contains one-fourth of all the land surface of the whole earth, and one-seventh of all the people in the world live there. ```markdown ``` Colored Baptists during the last 33 years have given to Africa 62 workers, and trained more than 100 native workers and evangelists. Africa's natural wealth equals that of any other two continents. Africa produces one third of the world's gold and 90 per cent of the diamonds. The Easter program is a reproduction of sketches from Jean Mackenzie's book *African Adventures*, which beautifully portrays the work of Christianity among African tribes. With all our unruly health, there is a greater wealth of Europe than more souls for whom Jeans died, and they need the gospel. Will we go, let go or help go? At it, all at all the time. Let every pastor see that every department of his church joins the Sunday school on the fifth Sunday of March in exercisees so all may help our workers in their duties and make it imperative that we be loyal to the Lord as never before. For years the Foreign Mission Board has sent from 100,000 to 250,000 programs to our Sunday schools. This year, he and the tremendous cost of material and labor we have been spending to those who will remember our Foreign Mission work on Easter Sunday. After 21 years of my very best effort, given to interweave our Baptist Zion in the redemption of Africa, on this February 13 my twenty-first anniversary, I am saddened over the little done and the dawned hope of rebuilding 500 churches who will live and report monthly will greatly aid our workers and cheer our old field bank Yours in His Service ORDAN Ewen Bldg, 701 S. 19th St, Philadelphia, Pa RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED "Neither classes, nor masses; nor creeds, nor color of men's skins are to be counted at a time like this."Ext.Hon.Emmett J.Scott Hon. Emmett J. Scott Speaks Here. Tells about the Great Work of the War Department--The Colored Soldiers' Troubles Referred to Him. Improved Conditions for the "Brother in Black." New Avenues Opened and Important Duties Assigned to Them. VOLUME XXXV, NO. 16 "Neither class nor color of men's suit like this."=Extra Hon. Eri Sp Tells about the Department Trouble Improved Condition New Avenue Duti "Nother classes, nor masses, nor creeds, nor color of men's skins are to be counted at a time like this when a great nation is at war with a defiant foe," declared Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to Secretary of War Baker, in addressing an audience of Washingtonians who had attended True Reformers' Hall last Sunday. 'The speaker was for years closely associated with Booker T. Washington and later with Dr. Robert R. Moton, the Hampton educator who has taken Washington's place as head of Tuskegee Institute. He spoke last night, before the auspices of the colored Y. M. C. Mitchell, Jr. He is making a tour of the South in the interest of war work among the colored people.' "The colored people and the white people of Richmond," he said, "are proving that although they are different in color with history and tradi tions widely divergent, they are yet able to live side by side in a spirit of unity and good will—in peace and harmony. They are not the own way not only to the prosperity of the city, but to the welfare of the State and nation as well." The speaker paid high tribute to those of Richmond's colored people who have made such wonderful progress. Especially did he comment the work of J. H. McCoy, State secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A., who he deserved the earnest co-operation of his foster the principles of his organization in the minds of the colored youth of Virginia. Concluding he said: "We are engaged in a great struggle, testing whether this nation, dedicated to liberty and the pursuit of happiness, shall perish from the earth! We would accomplish our purpose, national unity must prevail. Section 105 requires we be relegated to the rear. Alas, we must be obligated to the rear. A great surging common willingness to serve a common purpose must prevail. The North the South, the East, and the West each must sink its second feeling. "Neither, classes nor masses, noraces nor creeds, nor color of men's skin, are to be counted at a time like a national great nation is with a definition of common task, commands a sinking of all, of everyway, except patriotic zeal, if we are conquer. Unity of feeling must dominate if we are to put forth our greatest power and achieve that victory for which we are struggling. Excellent musical selections were rendered by the Sabbath Glee Club, attended the audience. Mr B. A. Campbell delivered the address of welcome. The following excerpts from Mr.ott's address will be of interest: Ladies and Gentlemen.—It is a voted honor to be permitted to speakre today to representatives of theople of this city, far-famed as it isthe city of New York, to its late population, but no less so for (Continued on Page Four.) Mrs. Mary Hamm Harris Passes. Mary, Mary Hamm Harris died Monday, February 25, 10:00 A. M. at home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelan G. Booker, 303 E. Leigh street, so funeral services were conducted on Wednesday evening, February 27, stor T. J. King preached an execlutio cathay from Psalms 60:12. Besides a husband, she leaves to burn their loss, five children, Mrs. majus Robinson, Baltimore, Md. M. G. Booker, Mrs. Robert binson, Mrs. James Morris and Miss Ma T. Hamm, and two granddron. BOYS FROM CAMP LEE RETURN THANKS FOR DINNER Mrs. W, R. Massie, who so generously entertained fifty-five young colored soldiers from Camp Lee at that memorable Christmas dinner at the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association, Fifth and Duval streets, received a letter of gratitude from them and the letter was signed by one who had the honor to be present. Seldom is such thoughtfulness displayed when the pleasures are past, so Mrs. Massie and Mrs. Matilda Minms, through whom the entertainment was secured and managed, were happy to receive the letter. Mrs. Massie is one of the leading and influential women in the city of Richmond and her act was generally appreciated. ODD FELLOWS HONOR FOUNDER The G. U. U. of old Fellows will hold a public meeting, Sunday March 3rd, at 3 P. M., at Price's Hall to honor Peter Odenger who started Old Fellowship 75 years ago. Mr. A. S. Jackson, Jr., of Va. U. u. will sing; M. V. P. R. Beechier Taylor will deliver an address; Mr. Percy Ellis will present a paper. Members and Household inmates are invited to come. Under auspices of Henrico Lodge, 1994. MISS ANNIE MAE VANN WEDS. Miss Annie Mac Mawn of Como N. C., was married to Sergent Horace Poindexter of Indianapolis, Ind. Sergeant Poindexter was in K. Troop Tenth Cavalry, but is now enroute to De Moines, Iowa. Card of Thanks Mrs. Hettie Smith, 729 W, Leigh street, who was sricken with Apolexey sometime ago is improving. She wishes to thank her many friends and the Fifth Street Baptist Church for the kindnesss shown her. Stockholders' Meeting Notice is hereby given to all stockholders of The American Beneficial Insurance Company that the annual stockholders meeting of said Company will be held at the Home Office of this Company, 613 A. N. Secord 1st Tuesday March 30th, 1938 at 8 o'clock P. M. do not fail to be present. J. THOMAS HEWIN, President, R. W. ANDRESON, Secretary, Frenchman to Address Brotherhood and the Y. M. C. A. "Presinthe of the Colored People of Virginia as Per the Observations of a Foreigner," is the subject of an address to be delivered by Mr. Maxime Ducharme, a prominent business man of Richmond, at the Fifth Street Baptist Church next Thursday night, under the auspices of the Y, M. C. A. and the Brotherhood of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Mr. C. N. Jackson will introduce the speaker. The public is cordially invited. WANTED—a girl from 13 to 15 years of age. A good home and good school in the right party. [Address G Planet Office, 311 North 4th St, Richmond, Va.] RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1918. CORRECTIONS In my account of my trip to Elizabeth City, N. C, I inadvertently stated that I visited the Ronkope Institute, when I should have said North Carolina State Colored Normal and Industrial School, of which Prof. P. W. Moore is the very able Principal. The faculty for this year is as follows: W. A. Burges, A. B., Miss Carr, B. Thomas, B. S., Miss Willie B. Holmberg, B. Sarai E. Perker, Miss Emmie V. Berry, O. Taylor, Miss Inez Elliott, Archbishop W. Ridley, Miss Florence M. Dykes, A. B., Mrs. Fannie O. Butter, Mrs. S. T. Moore. Professor Moore is an instructor of rare executive ability and the institution is a model of its kind in the State of North Carolina. The Church at which I spoke was the Lobbonan A. M. E. Zion Church and is the largest in that city, white or colored. The able pastor has made a most favorable impression upon the com- JOHN MITCHELL, JR A CARD Realizing the growing demand for better and more efficient service along "THE ICE CREAM" line, I have entered an agreement with THE PURITY CORPORATION to take care of all orders for ice creams in any shape and form, satisfaction guaranteed, deliveries made anywhere traffic is accessible. Thanking my many friends and the staff generally, for the past liberal patronage, and wishing a continuance of the same, I am yours truly, N. WINSTON, Please order early in the day. Phone Madison 2253—Cull Winston. 4 MT. O. SPRING LECTURE COURSE In order that our people may be properly advised along various lines, there will be given at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church a series of lectures, beginning the second Sunday, March 10th, 1918, at 4 P. M. The following have consented: Second Sunday, A Medical Doctor, third Sunday, An Attorney-at-Law, Four Sunday, A Popular Editor, Fifth Sunday, A Prominent Female Lecturer, Second Sunday in April, A Noted Doctor of Diversity. Now, who are they? Can you guess? All are welcome. (Watch this space.) Rev. J, Andrew Bowler, Pastor. In Memoriam In memory of my dear son, Ralph Roland, who departed this life one year ago, today, March 2, 1917: We are lonely, O, so lonely, How we migs you, none can tell; Since the time our loving Saviour Called you home with Him to dwell Yet again, we hope to meet thee When the days of life are fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed. —By his Father and Mother, ANDREW and MAGGIE HAZEL MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Rov, and Mrs. J. Andrew Bowler announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Elyn Hope, to Mr. Robert B. Harris, Jr., at their residence, 112 B. Lolgh street, Thursday, evening, March 14, 1918, eight o'clock. Friends invited. No cards. At home after March 20th. 11 Landon Terrace, Schenectady. New York THE NEGRO SOLDIERS OF AMERICA: We fight—and for DEMOCRACY. Let's be glad of this sweet change. To brave whatever hells there be Beside the bleeding heart of France! We fight—for all who suffer pain. We give our souls in sympathy; We fight that Liberty may reign From Berlin—unto Tennessee. To Tennessee—where last we saw Infural brands of death applied To men—our men, within the law, But "lawless" as they moaned and died. In Tennessee—where vain, it seems, Have been the gifts of passing years, Where vain have been the eternal dreams And toil of Lincoln, sad with tears. In Tennessee—where Life's best part Rich "pearls are cast before the swine." CHRIST'S GOLDEN RULE that rules the heart And keeps man nearer The Divine. In Tennessee—where Wrong is Might With Hate and Horror on the throne. Where GOD'S DEMOCRACY of LIGHT AND LOVE, it seems, has never shone. In Tennessee—and all her kin Of sister criminals, year by year, Who've lost the consciousness of sin, The tenderness that is a tear. We fight—and for DEMOCRACY. Well dare Atlantic's tragic foam Go "over the top."—Lord, let us see PEACE AND ITS HAPPINESS AT HOME! Hotel Wagden, Omaha, Nebraska, February 23, 1918. Y. W. C. A. Notes. The vesper services will be at five thirty, Sunday. Miss Beatrice Walker is spending a few days with us enroute to Atlanta where she will do war work. The committee of management will launch its finance campaign Monday March 4 and will continue the campaign throughout the week. We have an opening for a youngster to learn the Printer's Trade, Linotyping, etc. THE PLANET, 311 North Fourth street. A girl about the age of 8 or 10 years of age can secure a good home and as one of the family by applying to W. S. W., 709 Eighth avenue, Belmar, New Jersey. —Deacon I. H. Scott. 1107 N. 1st Street has been down with the La Grippe for about two weeks. We hope him a speedy recovery. —Mrs. Mary E. Johnson of 1921 Decatur street Southside has been disposed this week. —Dr. W. N. Frayser of Louisville, Ky., was in the city this week. He has enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corp. —Mrs. Blanche E. Riley, (nee Hatcher) of New York, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hatcher, 1917 Decatur street South Richmond, is here on account of the sickness of her father. Mr. Hatcher is improving. GIRLS PROTECTIVE LEAGUE! All Superintendents and members of the National Protective League for Negro Girls are requested to meet at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday, March 4th at five P. M. All girls and their friends are urged to be present to help arrange for the needle and record shower for the soldiers at Camp Lee. Ora Brown Stokes, superintendent; Martha A. Fowlkes, Corresponding Secretary. GREAT DAY AT FIFTH BAPTIST. Sunday, March 10, 1918 will be a great day at the Fifth Baptist Church corner Harvie and Cary streets, Rev. A. D. Daly, pastor, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. will deliver his famous lecture, subject, "The World's War." Program commences at 3:30 and Dr. William H. Stokes, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, will introduce the Editor. Special music by one of Richmond's famous quartets. The front of Somerset Club and the Ladies' Home for Women meeting in a body to hear this distinguished speaker. The members and friends of this Church are cordially invited to be present. "Within a month from the beginning of hostilities Africans of Gold Coast compelled the surrender of 34,000 square miles of German territory." Colored People's Part in the World War. Graphic Description of the Shedding of Blood in the Dark Continent—The Use of Dum-dum or Soft-nosed Ammunition. DETTER III. THE TOGOLAND CAMPAIGN. By W. F. Hutchinson. (Copyright by J. E. Bruce.) Special to Richmond Planet. Of all the British possessions, the Gold Coast Colony was the first to take an active part in the war. With in a month from the start of hostilities it had carried through a campaign which compiled the currencies of 34,000 square miles of territory under the German flag. swered by the Governor of Dahomey on the sixth of August Major on the sixth of August Major. F. C. Bryant, the officer commander Doring was informed that the British Government could not entertain any such suggestion. FRENCH FORCES AGGRESSIVE. On the same day French forces entered the German territory and meeting with no opposition occupied the port of Little Pope, (which the Germans called Anecho) and on the fourth century were occupied in organizing the base and on the fourth century the forces advanced inland along the line of railway, the bridges of which had been broken down by the re- Togoland is a wedge of territory on the Gulf of Guinea, sandwiched between the British Gold Coast Colony on the West and French Dohoney on the East. With only thirty miles on the board, widens at a short distance, and covers an area about three hundred and fifty miles, possessing a total area of a little less than thirty-four thousand square miles, slightly larger than Ireland. (Deleted.) On the North it is enclosed by the Pacha territory. The chief port, Tome, is the territory. The chief port, Tome, is the territory. The British port of Kitta and about one hundred and ten miles from Accra, the seat of the Gold Coast Government. Large sums had been expended by the Germans in developing the Colony in making the port of Tome into a dept for trade and laying a network of about one hundred miles to the town of Kamina, almost the North of Tome. They had acted with their usual cruelty towards the natives of the country, whose rights were totally disregarded, the country being treated as an appanage of the German commercial and human, were to be employed solely for the advantage and profit of Germany and the Germans. Many complaints of brutal disregard of human life and human rights and of casuals outrages of dececy by Germans, officials and others, had issued from the people, but these had been carried out by the man arrogance threatened Europe itself, when it was decided that Germany must be turned out of Africa SECRET WIRELESS STATION There was a special reason for turning them out of Togoland. At Kamina they had erected one of the most powerful wireless installations in the world with such secrecy that the French authorities in Dahomey were not aware of its existence. It communicated direct with Naunen, near Berlin and with the German Colonies of Cameroon and Southwest Africa, and then intended to maintain communication between Berlin and German warships and commerce-raiders operating in the Atlantic. The installation had been completed just before the outbreak of the war and the designer, Baron Codelli, was still in the Colony and was taken prisoner by the British forces. On the declaration of war with France, Major Von Doring, Acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief in Togoland, assuming that Great Britain would remain neutral, made preparations to the French posession of Dahomey, but had notmitted any hostile net when Great Britain entered into the war on the fourth of August. The German Governor by instruction from Berlin then cabled to the Acting Governor of the Gold Coast and the Governor General of French West Africa, proposing that neutrality should be observed between the European Colonies of the Gold Coast, Togoland and Dahomey, on grounds of humanity and the desirability of maintaining the prestige of the white races in presence of the black races, who might learn dangerous lessons, allowed to take part in a campaign in other areas were opposed to each other, the bulk of the troops engaged being of necessity native. The proposition was not given. swered by the Governor of Dhoney and on the sixth of August Major Camp was informed that the British Governor did not entertain any such suggestion. FRENCH FORCES AGGRESSIVE On the same day French forces entered the German territory and meeting with no opposition occupied the port of Little Popo, (which the Germans called Ancho) and on the eighth, occupied the town of Togo, a few miles inland. On the Gold Coast preparations for hostilities had started at eleven P. M. on the twenty-ninth of July, when Mr. P. R. Robertson, Acting Governor in the office of Sir Hugh Clifford, received a letter from the home authorities warning that precautions should be adopted in view of the possible existence of a snake of war. Steps were at once taken to concentrate the military force of the Colony within striking distance of 'Pogoland and to secure the necessary supplies for the transport of the troops. At midnight on the fourth of August, information was received that war had broken out with Germany. The Chiefs were immediately informed and at once spontaneously forward with expressions of loyalty and offers of assistance. It was indeed as the Governor said, "A matter of some difficulty to restrain their arduor." The Local Volunteer Forces "exhibited extraordinary enthusiasm," the application for enlistment far exceeding the requirements of the Government and the supply of arms and equipment. UNDER FLAG OF TRUCE On the fifth and sixth telegraphic correspondence regarding the German proposal of neutrality above referred to, took place. On the latter day, Captain Barker of the Gold Coast Regiment was despatched under the Governor that torome to inform the Governor that they were about to enter the Colony from East, West and North and to demand the surrender of the German forces as resistance was useless. A twenty-four hour amnesty was granted. When Captain Barker returned to torome at seven P. M. on the seventh, he was sent to Governor had withdrawn to the interior as troops, leaving the District Command with instructions and powers to surrender torome and the Colony up to a line drawn at one hundred and twenty kilometres (seventy-four and one-half miles) from that town. The German Governor's intention was to move the railway to protect Kamina, with the precious wireless installation, with precious imperative instructions from Berlin, four times repeated, to defend. By the eighth of August, arrangements were completed between Mr. Robertson and Mr. M. Ch. Noufflard, Lieutenant-Governor of Dahomey, for co-operation of the British and French forces. The latter numbering four hundred and fifty Tirailleurs Senegalais, eight officers, twenty European non-commissioned officers and two mountain guns, had on the same day occupied positions in the neighborhood of Little Popo and Mono On the ninth of August, Mr. Robertson and Mr. William Pontz, Governor-General of French West Africa, completed arrangements for a combined advance of the British troops of Hout Senegal and Niger on the Togoland and on the eleventh the British governor was informed by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Ivory Coast and Dahyam that five hundred "Auxiliary Cavalry" and fifty or sixty "Gardes Corcelles" had been instructed to advance against Sansanne Mango in Northern Togoland. THE EXPEDITION ACTIVE. On the morning of the twelfth PRICE, FIVE CENTS unning of hostili- selled the surren- rerman territory." e's Part War. Square Miles ny.----Black t Valor. holding of Blood in e of Dum-dum ition. Captain (temporary Lieutenant Colonel) F. C. Bryant, the officer commanding the British forces, landed at Tome with fifty-seven Europeans, five hundred and thirty-five native soldiers, 295 guns and two thousand carriers, and thirteenth were occupied in organizing the basse and on the fourteenth the forces advanced inland along the line of railway, the bridges of which had been broken down by the retraining Germans, to Toglekove, the wireless installation, which had been erected there had been destroyed At about three P. M. on the fifteenth, touch was made with the enemy at Liljikove, the bridge over the river Lill being blown up, as the British troops approached. The advance was delayed by the extremely difficult nature of the country and Lieutenant-Colonel Bryant found it necessary to bivoue at Ekune, the army having been driven back. The loss on this side in this skirmish was one soldier, and one European non-comissioned officer and two native soldiers wounded. A long train of twenty vehicles was found wrecked on the railway bridge at Ekune. In the meantime a smart little action had been fought by the C Company of the Gold Coast Regiment, under Captain Potter. At about four A. M. on the fifteenth, when the Company was halted close to Ekume, a train ran up the steep slope down the line in the direction of the enemy. We were taken to block the line near the bridge and soldiers were disposed in a position to attack the train as it approached, while the rest of the company advanced on Agbelufoe Station. Another train now approached in escaping to the North. Agbelufoe Station supplied and Captain Potter disposed his forces so as to intercept the enemy's retreat to the Northward. Attacks were made by the enemy during the evening and night, but by this time the advance of the main British force was making itself felt, and they fled back to their train and surrendered to Captain Potter. The enemy was reliably computed at two hundred, greatly outnumbering the British forces opposed to them. Out of thirty Germans with this force, twenty-five were killed and captured. As a result of this action thirty miles of railway to the North of Agbelfofo were captured intact, including the important bridge over the North of Agbelfofo, having seven miles North of Agbelfofo, hostage-seeking train at Ekune, two engines, arm Maxim gun and a quantity of arms and ammunition. At seven A. M. on the sixteenth, two European prisoners were brought in, one of whom proved to be Baron Codelli, the designer of the great wireless station at Kamina. The advance of the main force towards Agbelfofo continued and contact made with the enemy at Gaii Kofe, from which point the road was numbered by arms, equipment, bicycles, ponies, etc., thrown away and (Continued on Third Page ) The Sabbath Glee Club at Camp Lee Sunday, March 3. The Sabbath Glee Club will sing at the M. M. C. A. in Camp Loe, on Sunday, March 3, (to-morrow). The Club will go over in a body on the Noon car, leaving South Richmond. This Club is one of the leading singing organizations in the country and will be a source of much joy to the boys in camp. Those desiring to accompany the club can do so. TWO THE PLANET DISEASED MEN COOK MEALS FOR PRISONERS. Serious Conditions at State Prison Farm, in Goochland County, are Reported. BEATTIE DEFENDS FARM. Says Chares Emanate From Person With Personal Grievance—Impassible to Separate Sick From Well. Says Major Wood. That prisoners on the State Prison Farm in Goocilland County are obliged to eat food prepared and serviced by men afflicted with the most Kathsome diseases imaginable. It is charged in letters being received by members of the General Assembly, one of which was made public by Delegate Sprout before the House Committee on Appropriations yesterday. The identity of the writer, however, was not disclosed. Mr. Sprout made known contents of the letter in arguing for a favorable report of his bill designed to institute many reforms in State penal institutions. Besides asking that the convicts be paid a wage of 10 cents a day the bill also asked that some precautions be taken to guard them against contagious and infectious diseases. The letter from which Mr. Sprout read stated that nine men who cook and serve the food at the farm were badly diseased. The letter stated further that twenty-five of the men engaged in canning tomatoes and some who did the milking at the farm were affected with the same disease. Delegate Beattie contended that the charges emanated from a person with a personal grievance, and that there was considerable doubt that they could be substantiated. In one instance he pointed out a prisoner had not been infected, as alleged when he was sent from the central prison to the farm. The other charges he said were being investigated at the farm yesterday. Until the findings of the investigators could be learned, he asked the committeemen not to put too much credence in the charges of disgruntled person. IMPOSSIBLE TO SEPARATE THE SICK FROM THE WELL. Major Wood, Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, who has nothing whatever to do with the management of the State Farm, said that it was true that many prisoners came to his institution infected with venereal diseases. He did not doubt that a large proportion of those at the farm were infected, but he could not say that they served and cooked the food of the other men. He did say, however, that it was often impossible to separate the sick from the well, for the reason that no adequate means for so doing could be provided under the ap propriations made at present. He vot untreated the information, too, that four out of every five men executed at the prison since he had been its superintendent were infected with venereal disease. Major Wood speaking of the bill to pay prisoners salaries, said that he did not know of any more helpful step the Legislature could take toward giving the discharged convict a lift toward respectability. He said there were many good men in the prisons, and many who experienced keen gratification through being enabled to accumulate money. In most instances, he said, the money accumulated by the men was sent to dependents at home. He said, however, that an appropriation of approximately $45,000 would be needed to pay the wages authorized by the bill. An additional sum of about $50,000, he thought, would be needed to make the prisons and camps squatary. It also developed during the hearing that the only place in Virginia where a Negro tubercular can get treatment is at the State Prison Farm. According to Dr. Peter Winston, Negroes affected with tuberculosis are being advised to commit some crime that will cause them to be sent to the farm. The reform bill was referred to a subcommittee. Richmond, Va., Times-Dispatch, February 20, 1918. N, A. A, O. P. APPEALS TO STATE OFFICIALS IN TENNESSEE BARBARISM Moorfield Storey, Boston, President; Major J. E. F. Spingarn, New York, Chairman Board of Directors; John R. Shillady, Secretary. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today wired an appeal to the Tennessee senators at Washington, John K. Shields and Kenneth McKellar, and Representative John A. Moon of the Third District, which includes Franklin County, Tenn., and to the Chambers of Commerce and leading commercial organizations of Tennessee cities asking what Tennessee and its commercial bodies propose to do to vindicate her law and clear the fair name of the State in regard to the torturing and burning at Estill Springs, Tenn., of a Negro accused of murder. The following commercial organization were included: Chamber of Commerce Chafamoooga; Board of Commerce Knoxville; Commercial Club, McMinnville; Business Men's Club, Memphis; Commercial Club, Nashville; Business Men's Association, Nashville. The telegram follows: DARING DRIVER HAS NARROW ESCAPE One of th many daring feats in Italy is driving a motor truck through the mountains. The accompanying photo shows a driver of an Italian transport, who while riding through the mountains in the Trentino district lost control of his machine and had a very narrow escape from falling off a cliff several hundred feet high GRANDSON OF ITALIAN LIBERATOR General Peppino Garibaldi, grandson of the famous Italian Liberator (in center) receives American, French and British officers at his headquarters in Venice. The grandson of the Italian patriot is well known in the United States. He was a prominent figure in the Madero revolution in Mexico in 1911. Sirs.—On Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, Jih M'Theron, a colored man was burned and tortured with red-hot irons by a mob at Estil Springs, Tenn. On February 15 a telegram was sent to Governor T. C. Rye of your State requesting information from the Governor as to what the great State of Tennessee was to do concerning this atrocious violation of her public law. No reply has yet been received from the Governor nor have we seen any statements by him in the Tennessee press up to Sunday, the 17th inst., concerning any action he proposed to take. An earlier state ment indicated that "the Governor did not know what authority he had in the matter." Assuming that you have vitally at heart the good name of the fair State of Tennessee, we ask you what action the lenders of your State propose to take to assure the country that law lives and justice reigns in your State. This outrageous flouting of the courts and of the orderly processes of law for the punishment of crime is not the first to occur in your State, Memphis, Dyersburg and now Estil Springs challenge Tennessee citizens to assert their respect for her laws. This Association, composed of representative citizens of both races, would be glad of the opportunity to assure the press and people of the nation that Tennessee's representative men are concerned for her law and would welcome vigorous action on your part to that end. Do you stand for law, or do you ap prove mob violence? Very truly yours, (Signed.) JOHN R. SHILLADY Secretary, VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of January, 1918. HERBERT MAYO.... Plaintiff, against ALMA MAYO.... Defendant, IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, upon the ground of desertion. 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CURE DIDN'T WORK ON BAD BOY Johnny was indeed a cussing trick. He could boast of only eleven years habitation on this (terrestrial) ball, but old Mother Earth has rolled many a yearly circuit around Old Sol since she had harbored a youngster who could equal Johnny in profaning the language of the fathers. Johnny used cuss-words for cereals at breakfast, profanity for dessert at dinner, and damms for light refreshments as supper time—the day with him was one long-drawn-out profusion of a choice brand of deletable English. Now, Johnny's mother was worried and "awfully unset" over this cussing 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. 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Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sound Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Gs Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 In Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 Taking of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A Specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA pirate of a son and after meditation decided upon a scheme to cure of the habit. First, she improp him daily with the idea, that if he not stop cussing, he would do denly one of these nights and y up the next morning in Judgern After a week of this talk, one in just before daybreak they can join Johnny to a cemetery and land between two graves. When he awa Johnny looked around, and so nothing but graves and tombs started out thus: "Woll, I may bankety-blank! !? !-?". Gabriel blowed the tin horn and _____ I AM THE FIRST _____ ?!! _____ 'I. TO RESHRECFO!' LAKEWOOD D. NEW YORK BEAUTIFUL ESTATE TO BE USED AS HOSPITAL. The beautiful estate of C. K. G. Billings, Tyron Hall, on the Hudson River will be remodeled and used as a base hospital of the Government. It is situated on the northern end and highest part of Monhattan Island, and commands a wonderful view of the majestic Hudson. It makes an ideal site for hospital purposes. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought the property for $2,000,000. LA VIE Here are some of United States Army boys. They have just alighted from a motor munitions and supply train to limber up after a long journey over rough and rocky roads not far from the firing line. At the point where this photograph was taken the American boys were greeted by some of their French comrades who are fighting side by side with them in the common cause for Democracy against Autocracy. THE COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN WORLD WAR (Continued From First Page.) abandoned by the enemy in their hasty retreat. From the sixteenth to the eighteenth the troops were halted for a rest, but on the first day strong officers' patrols were pushed up the line to seize the important bridge of Habe. As the enemy was reported to be advancing in strength, a company of the Gold Coast Regiment was sent up to reinforce the patrols which were further strengthened by a force of one hundred and fifty Tirailleurs Senegalais under Captain Costing, which came up on the eighteenth from Anecho. On the same day half of the C Company was sent on to Adakpe, four miles North of the Habe bridge. The bridge at Togblekowe was repaired and railroad brought up to Liljkove, and the telegraph line was restored as far as Aghelhoe. On the nineteenth the British advanced guard occupied Nuatih. Messages were despatched to Captain Elgee, commanding the Krachi column and to Major Marois commanding the French column at Tchechti, instructing them to be within two days march of Kamina on the twenty-sixth when the British forces would be at the Amutechi River. He had been occupied on the seventeenth by District Supervisor Lach with forty-six Preventive Service Mon, without opposition, and another column from Gambaga under Lieutenant Graftan-Bellow was within a day's march of Sansann Mango. On the eighteenth, Yendi was occupied by Captain Marlow and the Northern Territories Constabulary amid enthusiastic demonstrations by the people. The Germans were thus being surrounded and placed in a homeless position On the twentieth, the whole of Lieutenant-Colonel Bryant's force was concentrated about Nuatja with advanced troops in and in front of Kpedome. Reports having come in that the enemy was strongly entrenched at the village of Chra, four hundred yards North of the railway bridge over the Chra River, patrols were pushed forward. These were met with a hot fire from two Maximus, the enemy blowing up the bridge and exploding mines on the railway. The most advanced troops got into touch with the enemy, numbering sixty Europeans and four hundred native soldiers, early on the morning of the twenty-second in an entrenched position. While part of the forces hold the enemy in front the two wings were told to work round the enemy's flanks. The French troops who were on the right wing, worked right round on to the enemy's left and up to within fifty yards of the trenches, but after fighting with extraordinary bravery, were compelled to retire, with the loss of Lieutenant Guillemart of the Tirailleurs and Lieutenant Thompson of the Gold Coast Regiment, who had been placed in command of a company of the Tirailleurs. After the fight Lieu- tenant Thompson's body was found surrounded by the bodies of a Gold Coast non-commissioned officer, the sergeant, two corporals and nine privates of the Trailleurs, who had died in his defense. Thompson and his brave defenders were buried on the spot, with Thompson's grave in the centre. The left wing worked their way round the enemy's left flank in spite of heavy fire, but also had to withdraw from lack of support. The troops were ordered to entrench themselves for the night and at dawn preparations were made to renew the attack, but parole brought in the news that the enemy had abandoned the position during the night. The casualties on the British side were two officers and twenty-one native soldiers killed, and two officers and forty-eight native soldiers wounded. On the German side two Europeans were killed but their losses were probably small owing to the strength of then entrenchment. As the result of the flight was fairly equal on both sides, the enemy's retreat was probably caused by the advance of Major Maroix's column, which was threatening Kamina, which the German Governor had been so strictly instructed to defend. A strong French force was also approaching from the North. Captain Bouchez of the Second Virailleurs Senegalais with six hundred and thirty rifles and a body of Mossi warriors, under their chiefs, had marched two hundred and ten miles over uninvested country and under continuous rain in fifteen days and driven the German garrison, over four hundred strong, from Sansane Mango, one hundred and eighty deserting to the French on the second day of their retreat The village of Chura was occupied at eight A. M. on the twenty-third and that and the following day were occupied in evacuating the wounded, organizing transport and supplies and sending out patrols $ _{s} $ to feel for the enemy who were reported to be rallying. During the night of the twenty-fourth loud explosions were heard in the direction of Kamina and on the morning of the twenty-fifth the mass of the wireless station, which had been clearly visible the previous afternoon, had disappeared. At ten thirty A. M. Glaj was occupied and at four P. M. Major Von Rohen came in under a flag of truce and offered to capitulate on terms, if granted the honours of war. It appears that there had been a good deal of dissension among the Germans at Kamina and Major Von Doring had abandoned his intention to resisit to the last. Lieutenant-Colonel Bryant replied that the Germans were not in a position to treat and that the surrender must be unconditional. The next day the Germans accepted the position and surrendered unconditionally. The Europeans who surrendered numbered two hundred and six. The material included the entire rolling-stock, with four engines of the拓轮兰 Railway, three Maxim guns, over one thousand rifles and 320,000 rounds of ammunition and a quantity of native and European stores. Thus within three weeks, by a campaign brilliantly conducted in a country admirably adapted for defense by the difficulty of maintaining THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA communication between the various portions of the attacking troops, the enemy had been completely defeated and the great wireless installation, which was no doubt, intended to play prominent part in the war, destroyed and communication between Germany and her African Colonies cut off. The hostile attitude of the people of Togoland had considerable influence in inducing this submission. It was reported that the clerks in German employ refused to take up arms against the British and though many of the natives were compelled to accept arms, they speedily deserted, carrying their rifles and ammunition with them. All along the line of advance the French and British troops were welcomed by the people as deliverers, At Yendi, the Chiefs and people poured out of the town to meet Captain Comitage and his troops and escort him into the town. The King expressed his desire to be taken under the British protection and to be reunited with the Dagomba country, of which the Yendi District ethnically forms a part, but which had been cut into two parts by the delimitation of the British and German territories. A form of treaty to this effect was signed but cannot take effect till the conclusion of peace. A serious charge lies against Major Von Doring of having used dum-dum or soft-nosed ammunition, which on impact expands and causes wounds of extreme severity. Dr. Claridge, the Senior Medical officer with the British field force, stated in his report, "That without exception all the wounded hitherto treated in the force by the medical staff have been caused by soft-nosed bullets of large calbre, the injuries caused by these projectiles are severe, shattering bones and causing extensive damage to the tissues." This is a breach of the Hague Convention of July, 1899 while the arming of natives not under control was a breach of the Hague Convention of October, 1907 The attitude of the native people under French and British protection was enthusiastically loyal to the protecting powers. Offers of assistance came from every part of the British Protectorate of the Gold Coast Colony and the only difficulty of the British officials was to temper the enthusiasm of the Chiefs and the people without hurting their feelings. With the full and joyful consent of the people the Gold Coast Government defrayed the whole cost of the campaign, amounting to sixty thousand and pounds and undertook the cost of administration, three thousand pounds per month, until the fate of the country is finally decided on the conclusion of peace. The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Walter Long, stated in January of this year, "With reference to the captured German Colonies, let no man think that these territories shall ever return to German rule. To return Togoland to the Germans would be to surrender to their vengeance the helpless people who welcomed the invaders, a vengeance which would be surely wreaked with ruthless and appalling cruelty in spite of any paper guarantees which might be given. Once under the German fist German intrigue would invent or manufacture reasons for exacting malovolent retribution from the victims of their wrath. THE PILLAR A FREAK OF THE GUATEMALA EARTHQUAKE. 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FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: "9:20 A.M. ARRIVE RICHMOND"—From Norfolk: "11:10 A.M. "6:45 P.M. From the West: "7:36 A.M. A.M. "6:45 P.M. From the West: "7:36 A.M. A.M. "1:00 P.M. "8:15 P.M. "Daily" "Daily" "Daily" Office: $83 E. Main St. Phone: 847, ATLANTIC COAST LINE. 'THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH' Effective February 11, 1918 TRANS KANIS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY-FOR Southeast: 8:20 A. M. and 6:16 P. M. 12:15 A. M. For Norfolk: 6:05 A. M., 0:00 A. M., 3:00 P. M., 6:55 P. M. FOR N. & W. RY. West: 0:20 A. M., 3:00 P. M., 8:35 P. M. For Petersburg: 12:45 A. M, 6:05 A. M, 8:20 A. M, 12:45 A. M, 3:00 P. M, 4:00 P. M, *4:00 P. M, *4:45 P. M, 6:55 P. M, 6:15 P. M, 8:35 P. M, P. M, and Fayetteville: *4:50 P. M, TRANS ARRIVE RICOHOM DAILY 4:50 P. M, 6:45 A. M, 0:25 A. M, 8:40 A. M, 0:05 A. M, 0:25 A. M, 8:40 A. M, *150 P. M, 6:05 A. M, 0:45 P. M, 7:45 P. M, 8:15 P. M, *Except Sunday. **Sunday only. *Invalid and departure and connections not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH (N. 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ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 "THE NEGRO MIGRANT IN PITTSBURGH." Dr. Abraham Epstein continues his critical analysis of the condition of the colored people who migrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He says: The figures obtained from the Coroner's Office also indicate an abnormal increase in the number of colored bodies received and disposed of by the County Morgue. There were more than twice as many morgue cases with in the first six months of 1917 as during the same period of 1915. That the majority of these bodies were claimed and not disposed of at public expense, is doubtless due to the high wages paid this year. High wages at least provide for burials, which are considered of paramount importance by the Negroos, because of their primitive supistition and abhorrence of having their bodies turned over for the purpose of dissection. There is no doubt about the colored folks believing in "big" funerals. They have a hard time eeking out an existence during life but they will carry enough insurance to justify proper recognition at death and to ensure their friends a free ride to the city of the dead. He says: The proceeding analysis indicates that the conservation of the health of the Negro in Pittsburgh, is a very complex problem, and is interrelated with his social moral, industrial housing and racial situation. The Negro is affected by all the elements which render difficult the preservation of health among whites but in a great er degree. Many of the factors which work continuously to undermine his health are to a large extent eliminated among whites; and on the other hand much of the effective work done by whites to counteract these bad in fluences is entirely lacking among Negroes. "The Triad of 'baby-killers'—poverty, ignorance and neglect" says Dr. Sobel of the New York Health Department, "works havoc among Negro children to a greater extent even than among the whites." "The well-known relationship between family income and infant mortality exists among Negroes as among the whites. The crude death rate is exceedingly high in all Negro districts. There are, however, well-defined differences in their respective rates, resulting, we think, from economic conditions. In the districts where the family income is highest, the death rate is lowest confirming the opinion that if we can improve the social and economic condition of the Negro, an appreciable reduction in their death rate will have been secured." (August, 1917 Bulletin of the Department of Health, New York City pages 87 and 88.) And again: While we may admit the claim often advanced that even under the same conditions disease and infant mortality among Negroes would ordinarily be higher than that of the whites, because, due to the climatic and environmental maladjustments, his racial power of resistance is not as great as that of the white; the Negro is still confronted with many forces which handicap and work against him, but which are almost non-existent among the whites. From our discussion of employment, housing and opportunities for advancement in Pittsburgh, the read or will realize the difficulties and hardships which the Negro is compelled to face in this city. Only a very few of the Negro migrants earn more than $3.60 a day for twelve hours work. Half of the families here live in one room dwellings. Practical all of the mothers are doing some work outside the home. The Negroes have as yet no organization for mutual cooperation. They live separate and apart from each other. In many cases for instance, it was found in our survey, that women living next door to each other for months would hardly know one another although often they would both come from the same state and even from the same city. The Negroes are more exposed and liable to disease because their social industrial, educational and moral development is more handicapped than that of the white man. The Negro is apparently as yet not free even in the North; he is still held captive in economic bondage, and is deterred from rising above the lowest servant class. He is judging from the present situation, limited to common labor at thirty cents an hour during prosperous times. If this is true and the Negro is hold in economic bondage, where shall he go to receive recognition and have accorded to him all of the rights of citizenship? This is a gloomy out look, illuminated only by the payment of thirty cents per hour for common labor. He says: The conservation of health, is as we have seen, no longer the problem of the individual. It is therefore time that we awaken to the realization that sickness and a high mortality rate among Negroes is no longer the problem of the Negro alone. Eventually all of us will have to pay the price for our indifference both in money and in lives. The expayer ultimately pays for hospitals and morgues as well as for jails and prisons. Our children are not at all immune from the sources of disease which are raging the coated children. This problem is our problem; we must face it squarely, and see whether any improvement in this situation is possible. The significance of such a study and its importance as the basis for a practical program is clearly demonstrated by the remarkable results brought about in New York City. Carough a similar study. After a survey of conditions in the Columbus Hill District, the Negro section of the Borough of Manhattan the startling evidence of conditions prevailing there stimulated the New York Bureau of Child Hygiene to take action. This Bureau has succeeded, in reducing the infant mortality rate among colored people from 202 deaths per thousand children born in 1915 to 193.3 in 1916 and to 180 per thousand children born during the first six months of 1917. And again; A Georgia farmer who is making $3.60 a day for twelve hours of work here brought over his wife and eight children the oldest of whom was this ten years of age, to a house which he was fortunate to secure on Second Avenue. Only a few weeks after his arrival all of the eight children were taken sick, and two of them, one eleven and the other six years old, died of pneumonia. Because of the contagion of some of his children the man was unable to leave his house for eight weeks. His physician said that the death of the children was due to the over-crowded condition of the house. This man received no charity and the money he had saved up was spent to the last cent on doctor bills. He says further: Mrs. E. H. lives on Crawford Street with her three children the oldest of whom is five years of age. She occupies a small and damp room. Since there is no gas in the house, a red hot stove can always be found burning in the room which is at the same time kitchen, dining room, bedroom and washroom; for Mrs. H.'s husband is in fall somewhere in Georgia, and she does washing all day in order to support her children. The water supply of the house is in the street and the stairway leading to the upper floors is in her room. All of her children were sick; one had pneumonia. She came here a few months ago as everybody else was coming. Relatives and charity are helping to support her. Mr. F. J. P. was born in Jamaica of well-to-do parents, tobacco planters and was educated in England as a botanist. He works now as a common laborer in Pittsburgh for he cannot secure work in his own field; he is planning to go back to England. Mr. J. D. has had his wife here for several months, but still has his only child back in Florida as there is no room for him in his present place. Messrs. E. and R. Smith one living on Penn Avenue, and the other on Ross Street worked for a steel plant and construction company respective ly. E. had an eye accident and was in the hospital for four weeks, while R. had two fingers cut off while at work. The companies paid the hospital bills for both but neither one of them ever heard or knew anything about commensation, and never claimed any. J. G. hails from West Virginia. He has been in town for two days and has no room as yet. The lodging places he went to asked seventy-five cents a night for a dirty bed. He stayed to leave the city as soon as he can. The Case family have eight children. The oldest is a girl of seventeen years of age who works in a hotel. The mother works every day in the week; she leaves home at seven in the morning and returns at five o'clock in the afternoon. A girl of fifteen takes care of the children in the meantime. Mr. P. Roberts was a prosperous Negro in Florida. He was an experience concrete maker, earning according to his statement more than five and six dollars a day at home, and owning property in the South. When the industrial boom began he thought that the wages in his time were much higher here than in his own home town, and that it would pay him to come North. He came to Pittsburgh together with his wife, five children and an old invalid mother who was confined to bed. When first visited, Mr. Roberts occupied two small rooms each having one window, in a rooming house where there were about twenty-five male roomers. This man could get no work here in his own trade, and was trying to save up enough money from his $3.60 to $3.60 a day to go back to Florida. When Roberts was visited again about six weeks after the first visit, his old mother had already passed away, his wife had died of pneumonia, while his oldest girl of sixteen who had been taking care of the four little tots was sick in bed, and the children were playing on the streets. Roberts was still trying to save from his $3.60 a day sufficient money to carry him back to Florida, which he still considers his home, as he owns property there. These amazing instances of individual maladjustments are bound to arise in any group which goes through such a sudden and abnormal transformation. But they are even more frequent in the race which is still primitive and child-like in many ways, with no one to direct, guide and protect them. But the significance and danger of these wrongs are even of greater im THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA portance for the community as a whole, than for the few few individuals affected. The fact cannot be over-emphasized that the community ultimately pays the price for its stupidity. Indifference to this problem at present when it still can be coped with and adjusted will result in an uncontrolled situation later. We have seen above some of the costly results of our housing and wage conditions. We have also learned in this war that we can no longer afford to breed and foment discontent and an tagoonism among our own people. We must not only see that the strangers among us are adjusted, but that they also do not become a menace to the well-being of the community. Many Negroes in the North seem to understand the situation, and are striving to do their best to help adjust conditions. Some of the Negro churches in this city for instance tried to ameliorate the housing conditions by converting their churches into lodging places for the new-comers until rooms could be found for them. Besides the Provident Rescue Mission on Fullerton Street, which accommodated thirty to forty rpm at a time during the entire winter at least one other church converted the entire building into quarters for migrant families. The latter church accommodated a number of families until the committee in charge could secure homes for the newcomers. But the responsibility of the white people is just as great, and it is indeed in very opportune time that a prophetic warning is sounded by a colored writer in a Cleveland paper as follows: "Let them alone—permit them to grope blindly through the mazes of startling new environments and in a few years a social problem will be created that will require a half century and millions of dollars to solve." "Let them alone now, permit and enforce them to live in unsanitary districts and homes, relieved of Christian and moral influence, and what is perhaps a 20,000 responsibility to day, will be come a 50,000 heavy, crime—breeding burden tomorrow." "Let them alone today, permit them to become the flotsamman and jetsam of neglect, or pernicious discrimination—such as they were in the South—and tomorrow, having inhaled a bit of Northern freedom, they may be come a dark, shister shadow failing atthwart the white man's door." "Let them alone today, permit them to be retired to overcrowded shacks and shanties where sanitation is an unuttered word, and tomorrow, conjugations, arising from these congested unsanitary shanties and shacks, will fly, like the black bat of night, over our fair city, and in its wake will stalk the gaunt form of Death, claiming thousands of our best white and Colored citizens as a debt paid for inaction." But enough for this week. Are condition in other northern industrial centres like those described in Pitts burgh? If they are not, who can describe those conditions? We all know that a high type of colored people live North, but what arrangements are being made for a similar type, who have wearied of the handi caps to which the colored folks dawn here have been subjected? Under normal conditions, colored people prefer this land of sunshine. Should their not be a radical amelioration of existing conditions in order to check this disastrous exodus. Disastrous to the southern white folks and if the conditions around Pittsburgh are taken as aa example, very injurious to the colored ones. O, the pity of it? Some people find out what you want them to do and then they will not do it or they find out just what you do not want them to do and they proceed to do it. We feel so tired some times that we are about to give up, but this feel ing does not last long. --- They are trying forty colored troops in Texas. We presume that these trials will end at about the time that the United States makes peace with Germany. Those five colored troopers in Texas, who are under sentence of death will eat many a hearty meal before the rope cuts their air off from their wind-pipes. REV. MILLER'S COMMENT ON DR. EPSTEIN'S TREATISE. East Radford, Va., Feb. 11, 1918, Editor The Planet: Kindly allow space in your very valuable paper for a few words of comment on the investigation and writings of Dr. Epstein on "the Negro Migrant in Pittsburgh" and the article from the pen of the Row, G. A. Miller, Racine, Wisconsin. We have written a critical literature and study the course of Dr. Abraham Epstein and feel that he is a man with a sound purpose and is carrying forth his work with great force and splendid effect. We regret very much the position taken by the Rev. G. A. Muller. We fear that the Reverend has not given Dr. Epstein's work and results proper thought, or else, he is a bit inconsistent. All of us know that there has been a Negro Exodus from the South to the North within the last year or two, and only too well do we know of the conditions causing the exodus, the effect upon the white people of the South, especially the farmers, the result to the migrants—physically, intellectually, morally, industrially and religiously—and the increase of responsibility thrust upon the people of Pittsburgh and other cities, to which they went. We were and are, naturally anxious about them. Now, as we see it, Dr. Epstein has endeavored to give a true account of the situation and condition of the migrants as they are there now, compare them with their situation before the exodus and let us all draw conclusions as to whether they are benefited by the change. In this we think Dr. Epstein has given a most complete analysis of conditions, gathered statistics from every possible source, presenting facts and figures given by the migrants themselves, all of which are very interesting and valuable from every viewpoint. His purpose has not been, as we understand it, to study and write upon the condition of the Negro in the North, South, Pittsburgh nor any place else, as a whole, nor as a Race, only as pertains to the Negro Exodus. The results of Dr. Epstein's effort has been far reaching. Sentiment is being made for our good. The migrants, as a whole, are doing well. They are industrious, law-abiding citizens and will prove a blessing to the city or cities where they are. The result of the investigations of Dr. Epstein have been revelations to the South and will cause Truth, that is struggling in the womb of human affairs, crying to be delivered, to struggle the more until at last He gets a hearing. Let us watch further the course of Dr. Abraham Epstein. Respectfully, C. E. MILLER. APPEALED TO THE PRESIDENT Galveston, Texas, February 24, '18. To the Colored Ministers' Alliance of Richmond, Va., Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Washington, D. C. and Nashville, Tennessee. Dear Brethren: We have before President Wilson a statement requesting payment for our property lost while white army officials had the colored population in jail at Texas City five days and nights, without a charge of crime, contrary to the U. S. Constitution. Our homes were unprotected while the army officials had us in jail at night and working the streets in the day. There were several deaths on account of this outrage. We cannot drop it, because it was wrong. Will you join us in a request to President Wilson to give us a hearing? We would like to have the press help us. Yours respectfully. The Committee—E. C. Branch Chairman, P. O. Box 48, Mrs. L. Word, Mrs. F, Deman, Mrs. M, S. Oliver, Mrs. J, Bunis, Mrs. K, Margan Mrs. Maggie Cade, Rev. S, H. McNeal George Hardy, Sam Morgan. C. Word Mack Doman, John Baker and C. G. Branch. MRS. PRICE MUCH IMPROVED. Mrs. Georga' A, Price, the accom- plished wife of Mr. A, D. Price is much improved after a long and painful illness. She has been greatly missed around the Price establish ment. EMMETT J. SCOTT (Continued From First Page.) the rare quality of its colored inhabitants. Few cities can boast of a colored business professional and ministerial leadership more sane, more loyal more energetic and more progressive than that to be found here in Rich mond. Your St. Luke's Bank of which Mrs. Maggio L. Walker is President—your Mechanics Bank of which courageous Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., is President, your numerous insurance companies, led by the Richmond Beneficial, the Southern Aid, the American Beneficial the North Carolina Mutual;—your various fraternal and benevolent organizations, including the Knights of Pythias, the Masons the Odd Fellows, the St. Luke's and the Truo Reformers;—your business activities, including tailoring and dressmaking testamentments, brick masons, carpenters and builders, funeral directors, plasterers, real estate j 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 Deats 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 ($2,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LOGGES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 to $3.00 per week. The JOINING FEE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUSMARD, Grand Chief, 1202-1303 Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Cor. 6th & Duval Sts., Richmond, Va. Phone Mod. 6959 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, $w_{e}$ at least entertain no agents and brokers, barbers, restaurants and what not;—your professional men, including physicians and surgeons, dentists, pharmacists and attorneys at law;—your educational institutions including Hartshorn, Virginia Union University, Armstrong High and your splendid public school system;—your newspapers and printing establishments, and last but by no means least—your forty or more churches give you a commanding place in the life of this great city—this historic "Old Dominion" State. I honor you and I congratulate you and I count myself as I have said, most fortunate indeed that I am here in this city which go often honored the great "citizen of the world" whom I had the privilege of serving for so many years, and whose life was singularly intertwined with your city's history —beginning with that momentous night when he slept under a sidewalk here in Richmond while earning money with which to make his way to Hampton—need I say that I am referring to Booker T. Washington. And then, too, it is an honor to speak of my close friendship and association with another Son of Virginia—Dr. Robert R. Moton, formerly of Hampton Institute, and who in the course of less than two years has already graven the impress of his masterful personality upon that great institution founded by Booker T. Washington, to which he has been called as Principal and providing genius. I know of your great regard and respect for him, and I know you will be pleased to hear from my lips of the loyal, sympathetic, and unflagging devotion which has been un grudgingly given to Dr. Moton by all the officers of Tuskegee Institute by nearly 200 teachers and the 1500 or more students, since he first reached Alabama and assumed charge of that great normal and industrial school. He is "making good," as we say in common parlance, and I regard it most fortunate that I have been permitted to serve with two such un selfish, useful and humanity-loving men, as Booker T. Washington and Robert R. Moton both products of your State—Virginians to the manor born! In this city the races have come together (and more and more are coming together) in a spirit of friend ship and good will—in a spirit of mutual confidence and helpfulness, and have worked out a program of racial adjustment, seeking fairness and justice toward each other. In the crisis through which Our Nation is passing, and when the common rights and interests of all American citizens are at stake, it is highly essential that all personal or racial differences be subordinated, and that all citizens of this grand, old commonwealth shal-come together to serve—yes, to serve your State and your Nation in this hour of national emergency and need. You have here in Richmond and Virginia the first Colored State Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association working under the auspices of the State Executive Committee of the Y. M. C. A. under whose auspices I speak here today. Mr. J. H. McGrew, the colored State Y. M. C. A. Secretary, to whom I refer, is one of the most level-headed, one of the most energetic, and one of the finest Christian gentlemen it has been my pleasure to know. In his efforts to strengthen this work in Virgina cities and towns and schools among industrial workers and among rural classes Mr. McGrew is entitled to, and deserves the earnest, active, personal cooperation of thoughtful men and women throughout this State. The colored people and the white people of Richmond are proving that though they are different in color, with histories and traditions also widely different, they are yet able to live side by side in a spirit of amity and good will—in peace and harmony—each contributing in his own way, not only to the prosperity of this great city which stands like "Home upon her seven hills" but they are contributing to the welfare of this great State and of our Nation as well. We are engaged in a great struggle testing whether this Nation dedicated to Liberty and the pursuit of happiness, shall perish from the Earth. If we won't accomplish our purpose, national unity must prevail. Sectionalism must be relegated to the rear. 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February 20.—President Wilson on Tuesday afternoon received a delegation of four members of the New York Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by special appointment. The delegation placed before the President a petition signed by twelve thousand citizens of New York in which the President was asked to extend executive decreeme to the five Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now under sequence of death by verdict of the court martial which tried the Houston riot cases and requesting the President to cause to be laid before him a review of the cases of the 41 soldiers of the game regiment who were sentenced to Life imprisonment by the first court martial. The delegation consisted of James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Rev George Frazier Miller, Rector of St. Augustine's Church, Brooklyn; Rev Frank Hyder, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church, New York City and Rev. F. A. Cullen, President of the New York Branch. Mr. Johnson who acted as spokes man of the delegation, said ; "We come as a delegation from the New York Branca of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, representing the twelve thousand signers to this petition which we have the honor to lay before you. And we come not only as the representatives of those who signed this petition but we come represent ing the sentiments and aspirations and sorrows, too, of the great mass of the Negro population of the United States. "We respectfully and earnestly request and urge that you extend executive clemency to the five Negro soliders of the Twenty fourth Infantry now under sentence of death by court martial. And, understanding that the cases of the men of the same regiment who were sentenced to life imprisonment by the first court martial are to be reviewed, we also request and are that you cause this review to be elaid before you and that executive clemency be shown also to them. "We feel that the history of this particular regiment and the splendid record for bravery and loyalty of our Negro soldiery in every crisis of the nation give us the right to make this request. And we make it not only in the name of their loyalty, but also in the name of the unquestioned loyalty to the nation of twelve million Negroes—a loyalty which today places them side by side with the original American stocks that landed at Plymouth and Jamestown. "The hanging of thirteen men with out the opportunity of appeal to the Secretary of War or to their Commander-in-chief, the President, the United States, was a punishment so drastic and so unusual in the history of the nation that the execution of additional members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry would to the colored people of the country savor of vengeance rather than justice. "It is neither our purpose nor is this the occasion to argue whether this attitude of mind on the part of colored people is justified or not. As representatives of the race we desire only to testify that it does not exist. This State of mind has been intensified by the significant fact that although white persons were involved in the Houston affair and the regiment to which the colored men belonged was officered entirely by white men, none but colorful men, so far as we have been able to learn, have been prosecuted or condemned. "We desire also respectfully to call to your attention the fact that there were mitigating circumstances for the action of these men of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. Not by any pre-meditated design and without cause did these men do what they did at Houlton, but by a long series of humiliating and harrassing incidents, calming in the brutal assault on Corporal Baltimore, they were goaded to sudden and frenzied action. This is borne out by the long record for orderly and solidierly conduct on the part of the regiment throughout its whole history up to that time. "And to the end that you extend the clemency which we ask, we lay before you this petition signed by white as well as colored citizens of New York; one of the signers being a white man, president of a New York bank, 72 years of age and a native of Lexington, Ky. "And now, Mr. President, we would not let this opportunity pass without mentioning, the terrible outrages against our people that have taken place in the last three quarters of a year; outrages that are not only unspeakable wrongs against them, but blots upon the fair name of our common country. We mention the riots at East St. Louis, in which the colored people bore the brunt of both the cruelty of the mob and the processes of law. And we especially mention the savage burnings that have taken place in the single state of Tennessee within nine months; the burnings at Memphis, Tenn., at Dyersburg Tenn., and only last week at Estill Springs. Tenn., where a Negro charged with the killing of two men was tortured with redhot irons, then sat urated with oil and burned to death before a crowd of American men, woen, and children. And we ask that you, who have spoken so nobly to the who's world for the cause of lut- manity speak against these specific wrong. We realize that your high position and the tremendous moral influence which you wold in the world will give a word from you greater force than could come from any other source. Our people are in tently listening and praying that you may find it in your heart to speak that word." The President received the delegation very cordially and granted them an audience lasting half an hour. He assured them, in effect that he would carefully examine the record in the case of the condemned men and would give the whole matter his sympathetic attention. A surprising incident of the interview was that the President declared he had not heard anything about the Estill Springs burning. He asked the committee to state the facts for him, which the committee did. The President expressed the opinion that he could hardly believe it true that such a thing had happened. 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Venizelos, who is virtually the Ruler of Greece PRESIDENT IS SILENT ON MOB VIOLENCE IN TENNESSEE. John R. Shillady of New York, Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, makes public his second appeal on behalf of the Association to President Wilson through Secretary Joseph P. Tumulty, that the President speak out in condemnation of the burning and (orturing at Estill Springs, Tenn. of a Negro accused of murder. Mr. Shillady calls attention to the fact that the United States Attorney General, to whom the President referred the Association's first appeal, states that the Federal Government has no jurisdiction and that the Governor of Tennessee has made no response to the Association's telegram requesting information as to what steps the State of Tennessee will take to apprehend the mob violators of law. The letter to the President's Secretary follows: Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President, Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir,—I am in receipt of years of February 14 informing us that the President had referred to the Attorney General our appeal for a word of condemnation of the torturing and burning at Estill Springs, Teen, of a colored man accused of murder. This morning we have a letter from the Attorney General, by William C. Fits, Assistant Attorney General, in forming us that "under the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States the Federal Government has absolutely no jurisdiction over matters of this kind; nor are they connected with the war in any such way as to justify the act of the Federal Government under the war tower." On February 15 we telegraphed Governor Rye of Tennessee, a copy of which is attached. On the 14th Governor Rye is reported in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune and other Tennessee papers as saying that he did not know what authority he had in the matter. No reply or acknowledgment of our appeal to the Governor of Tennessee has yet been made. In view of this statement of the Attorney General and the silence of the Governor of Tennessee, we beg you to lay this matter again before the President test the laws he flouted and justice denied. A statement from the President at this time, if he would be disposed to make it, would have a tremendously stimulating effect on the morale of the colored people whose sons are preparing to give their lives for America and who in sadness of heart and some disturbance of mind are looking apprehensively toward Tennessee to see whether in our own nation law or mob violence is to be supreme. The President's inspiring moral leadership as a man no less than his position as President gives him the opportunity and may we suggest respectfully the responsibility of speaking out. Hundreds of thousands of Colored soldiers in the army and millions of their fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers would receive a new baptism of devotion to their country if it were made clear that the equal protection of the laws was to be afforded all men, whether white or black. This Association wishes it understood that it does not and will not condone the crimes nor apologize for the offenses of colored men. COLORED MAN'S OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TRADE AND SERVE THE COUNTRY. Camp Funston. Knasas February 16, 1918.—The vast amount of leather and canvas goods used by the Army is in constant need of repair. One of the chief functions of the Ordnance Detachments 92nd Division, is to take care of this kind of work, consequent ly, skilled colored men who have been leather workers, saddlers or harness men tailors or canvas men are urgently needed in the Ordnance Detachments which will accompany the 92nd Division. (all colora troops.) Furthermore, an excellent opportunity is offered to colored men skill eq in the above trades to become non commissioned officers. It is planned to promote rapidly those who qualify to fill the existing vacancies. The pay for the enlisted man will vary from $30.00 a month for Private to $51.00 a month for Ordnance Sergeant. Those applicants who are accepted will have the advantage of a course of instructions varying from 30 to 70 day. at government expense, at the various schools established for that purpose, and upon completion will rejoin their units. No previous military experience is necessary and any one of military age can volunteer. Applications are now being received and those interested should communicate at once with Division Ord- Premier of Greece, Mr. David R. Francs who has been in Petrograd during changes of Government nance Officer, 92nd Division, Camp Funston, Kansas, stating full name, education, trade, qualifications, previous civil experience, with name or names of employers, and also name and number of Local Drafting Board, Letters of recommendations should accompany the application. As the Mobile Shop is rapidly reaching its enlisted strength, no delay should be incurred in order to assure favorable action on your application. All correspondence should be addressed to: Lieutenant J. L. Butler, 92nd Division Hdqrs, Camp Funston, Kansas. ORGANIC UNION OF METHODISTS IS IN SIGHT. Louisville, Ky., February 18.—The federated council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Colored Methodist Episcopal churches closed here yesterday, and the Methodist are closer together than at any time in their history, and organic union is in sight. The following bishops were present and took part in the meeting: African Methodists, Bishops B. F. Lee, Evans Tyrece, C. S. Smith, C. T. Shaffer, L. J. Coppin, H. B. Parks, S. J. Slipper, J. Albert Johnson, W. H. Heard, John Hurst, W. D. Chapelle, Joshua A. Jones, M. Conner, W. W. Beckett, I. N. Ross. A. M. E. Zion Bishops, G. L. W. Clinton, W. Alstock, A. J. Warner J. S. Caldwell, W. L. Blackwell, R. B. Bruce, L. W. Kyles, G. C. Clement, W. L. Lee. C. M. E. Bishops, L. H. Hosley R. S. Williams, C. H. Phillip, E. Cottrell M. F. Jamison, R. C. Carter, N. C. Cleaves. The opening sessions—in fact, all the sessions of the tri-council were held in Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church. Bishop L. H. Holsey, senior Bishop of the C. M. E. Church, preach the opening sermon, and following communion a number of visitors including the general officers and ministers of the three churches were in trotted and extended courtesies. A fraternal address from the Methodist Episcopal church, was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Gouch, who declared that the two white Methodist church would unite and he hoped that the colored Methodists would get together. Bishops John Hurst, L. W. Kyle, and N. C. Cleaves were elected secretaries and Charles Stewart, was elected the official reporter. Each of the churches held separate meetings, accomplishing a deal of work and hearing reports of their general officers. In the African Meth odist Episcopal Church held in Quinn Chapel, the General conference commission met and after a lively contest between St. Louis, Chicago and Nashville., St. Louis was selected for the session of the General conference to be held 1920. Bishop H. B. Parks made a strong plan for St. Louis which is in his district. Prof. John R. Hawkins made a report showing a large increase in dollar money, perhaps the largest in the history of his church. The bishops issued a strong address to the country, urging every member of the race to be loyal to Old Glory and setting forth a manly position for the whole race in this country. RAILROADS TEST RIGHT OF U, S, OFFICERS TO SEIZE BAGGAGE OF THEIR PASSENGERS. R., F. and P. Railroad Maintains It Owes a Duty to the Traveling Public. A friendly controversy between the Richmond police and the Richmond Frederickburg and Potomac railroad over the extent of the authority of the police to search for burgage containing ardent spirits is expected to be settled as a result of the arrest of P. S. Butterworth, agent at Elba Station, n the charge of interfering with Policemen Allen and Frayser. In Justice Crutfield's court today Butterworth's hearing was adjourned until Friday, although the judge ex pressed his readiness to impose the minimum fine on the defendant in order to facilitate a test of the point in the hustings court it being under stood that the case would be appealed if a fine was imposed. Butterworth was arrested yesterday when he declined to allow the police men to search the baggage-room at Elba under a search warrant which alleged that the police had reason to believe two suitcases containing whis key were in the baggage-room. He told the officers that in his opinion the warrant was illegal. According to J. C. Taylor, counsel for the railroad, a search warrant in a case of this character must be specific, naming the person suspected of having violated the prohibition law or describing the offender. 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