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RANGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. VOLUME XXXV. NO. 18 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1810 PRES. R. C. WOODS AND THE BAPTIST STATE WORK We have approached that period in time where we turn our attention and efforts definite to the work and meeting of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, which convenes with the Zion Baptist Church, Newport News, Va., Dr. C. E. Jones pastor, May Mn, 12th inclusive. This being the fifty-first annual session of this Convention and the Golden Jubilee having been celebrated in such a remarkable way, nothing short of a great meeting will be worthy of our denomination. This session begins the second half century for this Convention. In these years under this convention the Negro Baptist Church had had a new birth of freedom and with all the short comings that may be enumerated, Negro Baptists have made remarkable progress in the face of great odds. Zion now awakes with new strength and strides forward with zest and zeal. A BRIEF RETROSPECT. In the fifty years of conventional history behind us, there has been a growth in church life; both in church edifice building and in membership building that challenges the admiration and evokes the earnest communication of all thoughtful minds. The State from mountain to sea has been developed from a barren spiritual wilderness to a veritable Christian use. Churches, district convention, district associations, and State convention tell the story of the mission spirit of the men who were not ing less than prophets and preachers of Goq who told the spirit of Him who said, "The spirit of the Lord God is upon me." In 1888, thirty years ago they be gan the educational work of the convent and established that year the now psleendid institution at Lynch burg, the Virginia Theological Seminary and College. The writer dares not make any attempt a detailing the remarkable and glorious accomplishment of the men who stood at their posts like mighty sentinels that watch for the souls of men. But soft it to say, a great heritage is ours. THE WORK NOW When President Galvin drops his grave, Wednesday morning, May 5th in Zion Baptist church, Newport News, it will be in the midst of one of the most suspicious openings in its history, and why? In the first place because the world is engulfed in the most destructive war known to human history. In the wake of mighty armies devastation and death follow, Customs transactions, and institutions of every khumble to dust like a mighly Babylon. The world is at its maximum efficiency in human action it seems that the Prince of Peace has misunderstood his sword and rides the conquering ride. Auspicious then is his day. In the next place new moral conditions confront us. The church must bring the efficiency of spiritual preparation up above the material. The Christian graces are appealed to earn grace. The mental moral and spiritual life of the world clings to the church as a "Rock of Ages." Christ wants to speak through the church in a greater way than ever before. Will we fail the world? Will we dis appoint our Lord and Master? These pertinent questions must be answered by each individual church and pastor first then by the convention and denomination. The opportunity is ours to take our churches and conventions and make them powers for world regeneration. This we owe to God and man to do. So we go forward to the assembling of a mighly poet in May. Our young men trained and ambious are being called to camp and part fields, their physical and moral conditions must be anxiousy guarded and in this the church must not be one whit behind. Our mission and educational work make new claims upon us and justifiably so. There can be no respite from our duty. OUR INSTITUTION Our educational work, the Virginia Theological Seminary and College has more than measured up to every righteous hope and expectation. In the midst of the most testing and critical year of her history, she has come forth in a way pleasing and corthy. A student body numbering three hundred and twenty five repreenting our best homes, our leaders in every walk of life, now eagerly and suddenly pursue their courses. A faculty, of nineteen well trained, experienced, conceived men and women labor earnestly, devotedly that they may make for our race and de nomination leaders, worthy in every way to take care of our churches our educational institutes, the professions and our religious literature and give as well a literature to the times. Students and faculty are pleased and are agreeably prosecuting their program of work. The last tuition has not seen out a sing S. O. S. catl. The beautiful dinghall is near competition and will be dedicated Wednesday March 20th. This adds materiality to the general facilities and improvements of the institution. JUBILEE CONCERT A committee of prominent whiffle citizens headed by the Mayor of the City, gave a benefit concert for the institution. One hundred and twenty five select voices from the institution did the singing. One of the largest audiences assembled in recent years, attended the concert at the City Auditorium. The handsome sum of five hundred dollars was realized and presented to the institution. The leading citizens of the city were present, Lynchburg's morning and afternoon news stated that it was the most unique affair of its kind ever given in the city. These and other matters of interest that could be mentioned go to show the present prosperous condition of our educational work. PEACEFUL SESSION OF CONVENTION President Galvin has urged upon the brotherhood the working and looking forward to a peaceful session. Surely we will have one. The times and conditions of affairs demand it. The Prince of Peace wills it to us. Virginia has done nothing to cause anything else and it is reasonable to suppose that no one will attempt to force any foreign issue upon the Convention. Peace, harmony and success is the desire of Virginia and that desire is going to be realized. Dr. Galvin was the order of the day 1022 the Lynch is minister's conference and aroused great enthusiasm for our State work, by a very able ad dress. Time and again the conference shouted its approval of his excellent address by long amens. In the closing woes of this letter let me earnestly request every church to be represented at our meeting in May. I am. Yours humbly, R. C. WOODS, President, Va. Theological Seminary and Colleg HONOR TO THE SOLDIER BOY Fredericks Hall, Va., March 11. A grand reception was given at Fredericks' Haul Va., February 20 in honor or of the Soldier Boy, Mr. Ebland Minor. The reception was given by Mrs. Vinnie Berkley and friends of the community. The guests witnessed the rendition of a beautiful program, Mr. N. G Coleman master of ceremonies; Miss Nainie Coleman, read an excellent paper; Miss Maude Coleman recited beautifully, "The Negro was in H." Miss Mainie Anderson charmed the guest with a voice solo "My Mother's Prayer." Mrs. Rosamond Johnson presided at the organ, Mr. Robert Gordon was the speaker of the evening. The guests sang, My Country Tis of Thee. After the program the guests were served with refreshments. Everyone spent a pleasant evening. B. M. MINOR. In Memoriam Sacred to the memory of our devoted son. Clinton T. grown who departed this life one year ago March 13, 1917. We would not feel so sad. We grieve for you when all is still. May Goe with you abide. My here is if lost with vain regret. As on the morn you died. His Parents, SISTER and BROTHER All men and young men over twenty years of age are urgently requested to attend a meeting of the Civic Improvement League Wednesday March 20th, S. P. M. Sharp, at the Richmond Beneficial Hall, corner Second and Jackson Ss. Topics of vital interest to every citizen of Richmond must be considered. Committee Dr. D. A. Perguson, chairman; R. H. Thurston, H. H. Price, Thos. Gilpin, C. Bernard Gilpin Dr. Jas. E. Jackson, M. Alphonse Norrell, W. D. Joncs President. WANTED - Expert linotype operator. Apply Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918 JOHN JOHNSON NOT TO GO BACK TO WEST VIRGINIA Boston, Mass., March 2, 1918—The great victory of Attorney Wm. H. Lewis, senior counsel and the National Equal Rights League, which begin and fathered the whole fight, and of all the rest on Thursday of this week was permanently cronched Friday morning by the Boston Post of March 1st, 1918 as follows: John, Jobson will not be surrendered to the federal authorities of West Virginia. "The Negro, whom Governor McCall last November refused to extra date on the demand of Governor Cornwall yesterday afternoon won a second victory. In a crowded court room at the Federal building United States Commissioner Hayes declared that "probable cause" to believe that Johnson had violated the Mann white slave act had not been shown and he was forthwith ordered released. This was later modified, and pending the appeal by the government to the District Court on one ruling of Commissioner Hayes during the hearing, Johnson will remain on his present bail of $2500. But Federa officials themselves practically admit that the case is ended." Wm. H. Lewis, Esq. was Johnson's attorney, assisted by R. R. Wilson, Esq. of the N. A. A. C. P., J. W. Schenkel, Esq. C. L. Ray, Esq. of the Equal Rights League with ex U. S. Commissioner R. W. Hue, volunteer in charge. The National Equal Rights League instituted the fight. COMMISSIONER HAYES' DECISION In announcing his decision Commissioner Hayes said: "I have examined the evidence I have examined the law. This decision is a responsibility placed upon me by law, and the question is whether or not by this evidence I find the defendant guilty. "There has been introduced into this case testimony as to what took place in Charleston immediately prior or o the indictment. That does not affect me; and upon the evidence I do not find that the defendant is guilty. The defendant is discharged." Just at the point when the commissioner was making the decision, and had called on Johnson to stand up, the courtroom filled with coerpt people, broke into loud applause, which was suppressed by the court officer at the commissioner. The first to shake Johnson's hand was Editor Trotter who sat on one side of him, the second Miss Luthon Clayton Jewel who sat on the other side of him. Following the final decision of the case there was a general handshaking and congratulations were showed on Johnson and his wife, who has been a constant attendant at the long drawn out hearings. After the hearing, Mr. Lewis stated that Johnson will move to this city bring his family with him and remain here as a position will be secured for him. Johnson is still help in the bail that was fixed at the time of his arrest. Johnson was arrested in a restaurant in October 1917, an complaint of the police of Charleston, W. Va. that he was a fugitive from justice. The most prominent witness in half of Johnson was O. A. Parry, sergeant (2), arms of the West Virginia Senate and a former mayor of Charleston, who testified to the defendant having been confined to his bed, at the time in November, 1916 when the offense charged was alleged to have been committed. Special Notices to Graduate Nurses A licensed nurses from reputable Hospitals are asked to meet at the residence of Miss Mary E. Williams 716 N. Fifth S., on Monday March 18 1918 at 5 P. M. to organize a permanent organization. Business of importance. Miss Maude A. Mundin, R. N. Miss Mary E. Williams, R. N. LAWYER POLLARD TO ADDRESS FIFTH STREET B. Y. P. U. Lawyer J. R, Pollard will address the Fifth Street B. Y. P. U. tomorrow (Sunday) evening, at six o'clock on the subject, "The Art of Living With Others." A musical program will be rendered by Misses Violet Crump, Esther Johnson, Irma Denny, Gladys Carrington and Susie Dawson, the public is cordially invited to hear the Lawyer and visit the Union' Mr. R. H. Johnson at Virginia C. U. The Corey Lyceum of Virginias Union University thinks that it has made a valuable discovery that may prove a blessing to the race and to community at large, in Mr. R. H. Johnson of Louisville Ky., a second year student of the Theological department. Mr. Johnson though the author of two biblical dramas "The Apostle Paul" and "Stephen" and over seventy five poems, is secretary known beyond the circle of his immediate friends. Interested admirers have arranged a public recital to be given in the University Chapel Friday evening March 22nd, at which time the public will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the real worth of Mr. Johnson's literary efforts. Mr. Johnson has gained the respect of both faculty and students. He is quite unassuming, and some when reserved in disposition, though possessing a striking personality. The Corey Lyceum extends a cordial invitation to all Literary Clubs and persons interested in the development of the Literary talent of the race. The inspiration of your presence may contribute to the making of a poet who may eventually take his place, among the galaxy of the world's greatest poets; for if Mr. Johnson receives the proper encouragement and support, with the mental power, incident to college training, as stock in trade, it is not improbable, but highly among the things possible, that he may become another Dumbar, and even share the honors of the world's greatest poets. Mr. Johnson will be assisted by Mr. E. E. Smith, the University orchestra, Union's and Hartsherr's quartet, and solos by Messrs. S. M. Thompson, J. W. Drew, M. E. Lefftish and Miss Elizabeth Coles. Virginia Union University Chapel Friday evening March 22nd, 1918 at 8:00 o'clock. Admission 15 cents; reservoir seats 25 cents. Officers Installed Mrs. Lacy A. Peters District Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor, installed the offices of Morning Star Court No. 124 at Winterpock, Va. March 2, 1948 to the satisfaction of at. Mrs. Pinkie Hembrick, W. C. Mrs. Catie B. Jackson R. of D. BEARD—SMITH Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Stuart of West River Maryland, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Earnie Ophelia, to Sergeant Jefferson M. Beard on Saturday evening March 9th, 1918 at 8:30 at the home of Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., 1631 Christian St., Philadelphia Pa. Reception Sater, Sergeant Beard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beard of Brook Hill, Va. CAMP LEE EFFORT A SUCCESS. The superintendents and girls of The National Protective League for Negro Girls, Inc., wish to thank the pastors of the city and the represen- tants for their cooperation in last Sunday's effort. Up to this writing the sum of $99.94 has been received. A full report with the names of the churches, pastors committees and amounts will be published next week. The girls are grateful and again we thank you. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, National Superintendent, Miss Martha Pewkles Secretary, Miss Emily Gilpin, Treas urer. JUSTICE MAURICE DISCHARGED COLORED TROOPER Trooper Harvey Thomas, Program, author of "The Lieutenant," a poem that appeared in our last issue had quite an experience up on the occasion of a visit to this city. He came over on a street car and was ordered to move by the conductor. Seeking seats aboard for white passengers, he declined so to do and a few moments later found himself under arrest by a police officer and he was carried to the Third Police Station, which station is in charge of captain MaeMahon. Captain Lipscomb as servant. He was permitted to telephone to the Planet Office and finally Editor John Mitchell, Jr., went over and bailed him in the sum of one hundred dollars. An appeal was made to kind hearted Justice H. A. Maurice and when the facts were explained to His Honor the troubled soldier was ordered back to Camp Lee, much to his relief and a satisfaction. The Man From Africa The Man From Africa With Remedies, moves from your path Conjure Bad Luck troubles. Information Free, THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY, Matoaka, West Virginia. THUMB NAIL ACCOUNT OF MISSIONARY HEROES Name Your Sunday School Class for One Through Easter, at Ursest GEORGE LISLE Born a slave in Virginia, 1751, converted and baptized in 1773, and ordained about 1779 in Georgia. Said for the West Indies 1783 and is the first Baptist Foreign Missionary known to jathsory. Worked there forty five years organizing many churches. He endured many hardships, including flogging and imprisonment for the Gospel's sake. Died 1828 and now his grave is destroyed and his ribbons scattered, the Lord knows where by an ungrateful people. LOTT CAREY Born a slave in Charles City Co., Virginia 1780. From his savings earned at night rainy and holidays he bought his own freedom for $850.00. With the aid of colored and white Baptists of Richmond, sailed for Africa, 1821. Was first missionary to post Governor of atlantic Physician in Liberia. He died November 8, 1829. His grave is among the people for whom he lived and died. SOLOMON COSBY Born in Datuville, Va., September 20, 1975, settled for Africa. His work was short in Yoruba Country, West Africa. His diary gives the mes- graphic account of patience and et durance under trial over penned Hed died and was buried the first year of his stay in Africa. His work though short is still heaving fruit. COLLIN TEAGER Was sailing companion of Lori Carey. Did most of his work in Serri Leone W. C. Africa. Born and raised in "Ole Viviany." Escaped the slave pen and went with a missionary to the land of his fathers by the help of colored and white Baptists in and about Richmond. Lake Carey, his companion he never returned. Peace to his memory. HATTIE PRESLEY Born and educated in Virginia She was baptized by J. H. Holmes D. J. She was one of two women in company of six missionaries, the first sent to Africa by organized Col- lected Baptists in 1883 going by a sail- ship at 9:45 A. M. December 18. She was the first to die at our station on Lake Piceon in the Vey Country August 1884. HENDERSON MCKINNEY Born in Hines, Co., Miss. Baptized by A. H. Davis; educated in Nateehe Baptist College; studied for Africa December 14, 1883. Worked among the Vet Terre four years; organized missions and baptized numbers from Heilten darkness who delivered the Gospel. He died April 15, 1887. His grave is unmarked in far of Africa. JOHN J. COLES Born in Charlotte Co., Va., April 26, 1857 and raised in Virginia. Educated in what is now the Va. Union University in Richmond; soiled (P.W. Africa 1853 where he labored for ten consecutive years). Remained home three times. On his third trip home September 1853 he was elected Cor., Secretary of the Fetish Mission Convention, now the National Baptist Convention. He died November 7, 1853 Richmond, Va. JOSEPH L. BECHANAN Born in Baltimore, Md., March 25, 1853. Spent twenty three years in Africa. Eight of which were spent as missionary at Middlebritt. S Africa where he organized what is now known as The Buchenau Industrial School, one of our best missions. He was baptized and ordained by R. A. Jackson. He died January 1907 leaving family and loving friends bewailing the loss of their leader and teacher. RICHARD L. STEWART Born April 11, 1856 Madison Co. Ark., educated in Rodder Williams University; spent seven years as missionary in West Africa, accomplishing much good. He died in the interi or of Africa was buried by natives and his resting place is unknown to any civilized being. WILLIAM W. COLLEY D. D. Born February 12, 1847 and raised in Virginia; educated in Union University. He spent two years in Yoru. SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR GIRES. Editor Mitchell to Speak at Norfolk. by Africa. Returned planned the organization of our N. B. C., and was its first President and afterward, its Corp. Secretary. Returned to Africa 1883 and organized work amount the Vey people and came back to the Stateh in 1887. After many years' work on the home field he died in Ashbyle, N. C. 1910. LILLIE R. JOHNS Lillie B. Johns, born in N. C. 1877, went to Africa with her husband, January 26, 1897; she survived only seven months, three of which were spent on a sick bed and died September 23, 1897, saying, "It is just as near Heaven from Africa as from America." GEORGE F. A. JOHNS A native of West Africa of Congo parents. The facts of his coming to America are unknown. Miss Caroline G. Ewen met him and took great interest in him; she helped him in school and bore his expense. Back to Africa under the Foreign Mission Board. He served only a few months before he died in Cupecuet S. Africa. June 1997 JOHN TULE John Tule of the Fingo Tribe, S. Africa came to the United States in 1896. He was ordained to the Gospel ministry and returned to S. Africa where he worked among his people till he died. HORACE N BOFEY D D Born in Georgia, August 4, 1982; died December 15, 1999 at Cape Mount Liberia, W. C. Africa; Dr. Boney graduated from Atlanta Baptist College; was obtained in 1876 and called for Africa April 11, 1879. After three years successful work, there he returned to America married and served as superintendent of Mission for Missouri Baptists. January 1992 big wife had died he returned with his three smaller boys to Africa; spent three years more there; visited the States again and in 1994 made his last trip to that benigned land and look up work in the "Vey" country where Cattley Coles, Presley and McKinney wrought; Dr. Boney and two sons sleep in dark Africa. Yours in His service. I. G. JORDAN. 701 s. 1904 s. Philadelphia, Pa. Wanted-Five Hundred Women Wanted: 500 women to attend. Woman's Day services at 3rd St. Bethesda A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 17th 1918 11 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Everybody welcome. Excellent program. SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR GIRLS. --- Dr. Mary Rages Noble will speak to women only at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday March 17th 1998 at 8 P.M. Don't fail to hear her. Dr. Noble was in one time a medical missionary in India and was for a num ber of years a lecturer in the Colored doctore. She will visit only three cities in the South. Dr. Noble will be introduced by Miss Katherine Hawes. Through the interest and kindness of Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Miss Katherine Hawes, and Miss Lucy R. Mason we were able to secure Dr. Noble for three lectures to Colored women and girls as follows. Colored public school teachers at 11 o'clock Saturday, 16th inst. Sunday 17th inst. at the Ebenezer Baptist church to Women only, special music under the direction of Madame Cecile Cobman Hawkins, Sunday night Mrs. C. Bernard Gippin will sing a solo Friday 4 P.M. Colored girls mass meeting at the Leigh St. Methodist Church. Committee Mrs. Mungle L. Walker Miss Adole Ruffin Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Chairman LOCAL, PYTHIANS AND THEIR ANNIVERSARY. The Knights of Pythias Amnesty will be held next Sunday afternoon morning. March 24, three o'clock at the Eleanor Baptist Church, Rey Dr. William H. Stokes pastor. The members of the Order will assemble at the Pythian Church, 727 N. Third street and march to the Church. The members of the Order of Calahiti will assemble at the Church. Dr Stokes will deliver the address. The Lodges and Courts of Church Hill and Fulton will assemble in the Fourth Baptist Church on Church Hill. The members of Fulton Lodge will march up to Blooming Lily Hall and from there march to the Fourth Baptist Church. The Uniform Rank will accompany the Order. 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. PRICE. FIVE CENTS A GREAT REVIVAL AT FAITH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. J. E. Willis, of Washington, is Doing a Special Meetings Simpli A great revival is in progress at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Beginning last Sunday it will run throughout next week. The able and eminent Pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, of Washington, D. C., the Rev. J. E. Willis, D. D., is preaching with uncommon power and effectiveness and souls are answering the call every service. Every indication points to an unusually great success. Many Clergymen and large congregations have been in attendance Among the Clergymen in attendance were, Rev. A. H. Gunn, of Washington, Dr. Willis' assistant Pastor; Dr. S. W. Timms, of Franklin; Rev. C. T. Murray, of Lynchburg; Reverends Woodson, Fox, Jenkins, Trent, Bass and others, of Richmond. At 3:20 next Sunday afternoon, Dr. Willis will preach a special sermon to men only from the subject, "A Father's Call to His Sons." The men of Sixth Mr. Zon and the Y. M. C. Will join with the men of Fifth Street in his great drive against the enemy. Let every man in Richmond hear this great preacher, for he is truly a great preacher. The women of Fifth Street will go, every one of them, to hear Dr. R. V. Peston, whom everybody loves, as Fifth Mr. Zon. Dr. Willis will preach all day Sunday. Card of Thanks I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors for their deeds of kindness during my recent trouble, and kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes on an account of the death of my wife Maggie E. Walker. GEORGE WALKER Likes The Planet/ Mr. L. H. Bishops of Hartsville S. C., sends us his subscription and declares that he wants it sent to him as long as John Mitchell, Jr. edits it. Card of Thanks A wish to thank the visitor friends and neighbors for their kindness and favors during the illness of my Grandmother, Mrs. Maria Clark also their floral tributes of respect. Sincerely yours. Mrs. ARTHUR WHITE Editor John Mitchell, Jr. will speak at St. John A. M. E. Church, Norfolk Va. Sunday afternoon on "The World War" Rev. S. S. Morris, formerly in charge here is pastor there. Will Speak in South Richmond. Editor John Mitchell Jr. has consented to speak on "The World War" in the First Baptist Church of South Richmond, Sunday night, March 24th 1918, Rev. A. Ringe, D. D., is pastor. Will Deliver War Address in Danville "The World War" will be the subject of the address of Editor John Mitchell Jr. Sunday March 21, 1918 at the High St. Epiphany Church Rev. S. A. Moss. DE. DD is pastor. HEWLETT-CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark announce the marriage of their daughter Mary L. to Mr. Thomas R. Hewlett. At home 108 W. Leigh St. Mrs. Mattie Smith left last Sunday to visit Baltimore. Mr. Isane Jefferson of Jefferson Powhatan Co., Va., was in the city and called on us. Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell of East Philadelphia street, South Richmond, who has been sick for the past three weeks is convulsing slowly. Rev. C. T. Martin, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church, who has been confined to his bed for more than two weeks is now convulsive and able to be out. We have received from the United States Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Charles F. Marvin Chief of the Annual Meteorological Summary, with comparative data, 1917 for Richmond, Va., as compiled by the very able Edward A. Evans, Esq. Meteorologist of the local weather er Bureau. It is a decided interesting compilation. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library --- VOLUME XXXV. NO. 18 PRES. R. C. WOODS AND THE BAPTIST STATE WORK We have approached that period in time where we turn our attention and efforts definitively to the work and meeting of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, which convenes with the Zoon Baptist Church, Newport News, Va., Dr. C. E. Jones pastor, May 8, 12th inclusive. This being the fifty-first annual session of this Convention and the Golden Jubilee having been celebrated in such a remarkable way, nothing short of a great meeting will be worthy of our denomination. This session begins the second half century for tails Convention. In these years under this convention the Negra Baptist Church had had a new birth of freedom and with all the things that may be commoned, Negro Baptists have made remarkable progress in the face of great odds. Zion now awakes with new strength and strides forward with zest and zeal. A BRIEF RETROSPECT. In the fifty years of conventional history behind us, there has been a growth in church life; both in church edifice building and in membership building that challenges the admiration and evokes the earnest common dation of all thoughtful minds. The form of communal worship developed from a barren spiritual wilderness to a veritable Christian life; Churches, district conventions, district associations and State conventions tell the story of the sion spirit of the men who were not big less than prophets and preachers but at the spirit of Hume said. "The spirit of the Lord God is upon me." In 1888, thirty years ago, they he gain the educational work of the con vention and established that year the new psilident institution at Lynch burg, the Virginia Theological Semi- nary and College. The writer dares not make any attempt at, detailing the remarkable and glorious accom- pany of the psilident school, but their posses like mighty sentinels that watch for the sot's of men. But suf fice it to say, a great heritage is ours. THE WORK NOW. When President Galvin drops his gavel, Wednesday morning, May 8th in Zion Baptist church, Newport News it will be in the midst of one of the most auspicious openings in its history. And why? In the first place because the word is "baby" so far known to human history. In the wake of mighty armies devastation and death follow, Customs monuments and institutions of every kind tumble to dust like a mighty Babylon. The world is at its maximum efficiency in human institution it seems that the Prince peace has ushered his sworn and peace into a menacing rise. Auspicious then is the day. In the next place new moral conditions confront us. The church must bring the efficiency of spiritual preparation up above the material. The Christian graces are appealed to earn easy. The mental moral and spiritual life of the word clings to the church as we work to "kill" the Christ to speak through the church in a greater way than ever before. Will we fail the world? Will we do appoint our Lord and Master? These pertinent questions must be answer by each individual church and pastor first then by the convention and denomination. The opportunity is ours to take our churches and conventions and make them powers for world regeneration. This we go for God and man to do. So we go for assembling of a mighty host in May. Our young men trained and ambitions are being called to camp and battlefields, their physical and moral conditions must be anxious guarded and in this the church, must not be distracted by the educational work make new claims upon us and justifiably so. There can be no respite from our duty. OUR INSTITUTION. Our educational work, the Virginia Theological Seminary and College has more than measured up to every righteous hope and expectation. In the midst of the most testing and critical year of her history, she has come forth in a way pleasing and worthy. A student body numbering three hundred and twenty five repreenting our best homes, our leaders in every walk of life, now eager and studiously pursue their courses. A faculty, of nineteen well trained, ex-merciled, con secreted men and wo-ner in labor earnestly, devotedly that they may make for our race and de nomination leaders, worthy in every way to take care of our churches our educational institutions the professions and our religious literature and give as well a literature to the times. Students and faculty are pleased and are agreeably prosecuting their program of work. The Institution has not sent out a sings S. O. S. call. The beautiful dining hall is near competition and will be dedicated Wednesday March 20th. This adds materially to the general facilities and improvements of the Institution. JUBILEE CONCERT A committee of prominent white citizens, headed by the Mayor of the City, gave a benefit concert for the institution. One hundred and twenty five select voices from the institution did the singing. One of the largest businesses assembled in recent years, attended the concert by the City Auditorium. The handsome sum of hundred dollars was realized and presented to the institution. The leading citizens of the city were present. Lynchburg's morning and afternoon owners stated that it was the most unique affair of its kind ever given in the city. These were other matters of interest that could be mentioned go to show the present prosperous condition of our educational work. PEACEFUL SESSION OF CONVENTION President Galvin has urged upon the brotherhood the working and looking forward to a peaceful session. Surely we will have one. The times and conditions of affairs demand it. The Prince of Peace wills it to us. Virginia has done nothing to cause anything else and it is reasonable to suppose that no one will attempt to force any foreign issue upon the Convention. Peace, harmony and success is the desire of Virginia and that do so are going to be realized. Dr. Galvin was the order of the day before the Lynchburg minister's Conference and aroused great enthusiasm for State work, by a very able dress, and again the conference shouted its approval of his excellent address, by long words. In the closing words of this letter let me earnestly request every church to be represented at our meeting in May. I am. Youra humbly, R. C. WOODS, President Va. Theological Seminary and College. HONOR TO THE SOLDIER BOY. Fredericks Hall, Va., March 11.—A grand reception was given at Fredericks' Haul, Va., February 20—in honor of the Soldier Boy—Mr. Ehband Miner. The reception was given by Mrs. Vinnie Berkley and friends of the community. The guests witnessed the rendition of a beautiful program. Mr. N. G. Coleman master of ceremonies; Miss Nannie Coleman, read an excellent paper; Miss Maude Coleman recited the Negro was in it." Miss Manie Anderson, the guests with a voice, solo." My Mother's Prayer." Mrs. Rosantha Johnson presided at the organ. Mr. Robert Gordon was the speaker of the evening. The guests sang, My Country Tis of Thee. After the program the guests were served with refreshments. Everyone went. In Memoriam Sacred to the memory of our devoted son, Clinton T. Brown who departed this life one year ago March 13, 1917. If we had seen him at the last And hold his dying hands And heard the last sigh from him And heard the last sigh from his heart We would not feel so sad. We grieve for you when all is still, May Goq with you nbide, My heart is filled with vain regret As on the morn you died. His Parents, SISTER and BROTHER All men and young men over twenty years of age are urgently requested to attend a meeting of the Civic Improvement League Wednesday March 20th, 8 P. M. sharp, at the Richmond Beneficial Hall, corner Second and Jackson Sis. Topics of vital interest to every citizen of Richmond must be considered. Committee—Dr. D. A. Ferguson, chairman; R. H. Thurston, H. H. Price, Thos. Glinp, C. Bernard Glinp Dr. Jas. E. Jackson, M. Alphonso Norrell, W. D. Jones, President. WANTED—Export, linotype operator. Office, 311 N. 4th St. Ridgway, N. 4th St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. JOHN JOHNSON NOT TO GO BACK TO WEST VIRGINIA JOHN JOHNSON NOT TO GO BACK TO WEST VIRGINIA Boston, Mass., March 2, 1918.—The great victory of Attorney Wm. H. Lewis, senior counsel and the National Equal Rights League, which began and fathered the whole fight and of all the rest on Thursday of this week was permanently croncelled for March 1st, 1918 by the Boston Post of March 1st, 1918. John Johnson will not be surrendered to the federal authorities of West Virginia. "The Negro, whom Governor McCall last November refused to extravate on the demand of Governor Cornwall yesterday afternoon won a second victory. In a crowded court room at the Federal building United States Commissioner Hayes declared that "probable cause" to believe that Johnson had violated the Mann, white slave set had not been shown and he was forthwith ordered released. This was later modified, and pending the appeal by the government to the District Court on one ruling of Commissoon Hayes during the hearing, Johnson will remain on his present of $2000 and will be officially themselves practically admit the case is ended." Wm. H. Lewis Esq., was Johnson's attorney, assisted by B. R. Wilson, Esq., of the N. A. A. C. P., J. W. Schoenk, Esq., C. L. Rayor, Esq., of the Equal Rights League with ox-U. S. Commissioner R. W. Hale, volunteer in charge. The National Equal Rights League instituted the fight. COMMISSIONER HAYES' DECISION In announcing his decision Commissioner Hayes said: "I have examined the evidence. I have examined the law. This decision is a responsibility placed upon me by law, and the question is whether or not by this evidence I find the defendant guilty. "There has been introduced into this case testimony as to what took place Charleston immediately prior or to the date of the affect me, and upon the evidence I do not find that the defendant is guilty. The defendant is discharged." Just at the point when the com missorner was making the decision, and had called on Johnson to stand up, the courtroom filled with coed people, broke into loud applause, which was suppressed by the court officer and the commissioner. The first to shake Johnson's hand was theold proter, who sat on one side of him, the second Miss, Izeth Clayton Jewell, who sat on the other side of him. Following the final decision of the case there was a general handshaking and congratulations were showcased on Johnson and his wife, who has been a constant attendant at the long drawn out hearings. After the hearing Mr. Lewis stated that Johnson will move to this city bring his family with him and remain here, as a position will be secured for him. Johnson is still held in the bail that was fixed at the time of his arrest. Johnson was arrested in a restaurant in October, 1917, an complaint of the police of Charleston, W. Va. that he was a forgive from justice. The most prominent witness in be half of Johnson was O. A. Beery, son of arms of the West Virginia Senate and a former mayor of Charleston, who testified to the defendant, having been confined to his bed at the time in November, 1916 when the offense charged was alleged to have been committed. Special Notices to Graduate Nurses A1 graduated nurses from reputable Hospitals are asked to meet at the residence of Miss Mary E. Williams 716 N. Fifth St., on Monday March 18 1918 at 5 P. M. to organize a perma- nent organization. Business of impor- tance Miss Maude A. Mundin, R. N. Miss Mary E. Williams, R. N. LAWYER POLLARD TO ADDRESS FIFTH STREET B. Y. P. U. Lawyer J. R. Pollard will address the Fifth Street B. Y. P. u tomorrow (Sunday) evening, at six o'clock on the subject, "The Art of Living With Others." A musical program will be rendered by Misses Violet Crump, Esther Johnson, Irma Denny, Gladys Carrington and Susie Dawson. The public is cordially invited to hear the Lawyer and visit the Union: Mr. R. H. Johnson at Virginia U. U. The Corey Lyceum of Virginia Union University thinks that it has made a valuable discovery that may prove a blessing to the race and to humanity at large, in Mr. R. H. Johnson of Louisville, Ky., a second year student of the Theological department. Mr. Johnson though the author of two biblical dramas—"The Apostle Paul" and "Stephen"—and over seventy five poems, is scarcely known beyond the circle of his immediate friends. Interested admirers have arranged a public recital to be given in the University Chapel Friday evening March 22nd, at which time the public will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the real worth of Mr. Johnson's Literary offers. Johnson has gained the respect of both faculty and students. He is quite unassuming, and what reserved in disposition, though posses sing a striking personality. The Corey Lyceum extends a cordial invitation to all Literary Clubs and persons interested in the development of the literary talent of the presence may come to the making of a poet who may contribute his place among the galaxy of the world's greatest poets; for if Mr. Johnson receives the proper encourgment and support, with the men's power, incident to college training, as stock in trade, it is not imminent that they among the things possible, that they receive another Dunbar, and even share the honors of the world's greatest poets. Mr. Johnson will be assisted by Mr. E. E. Smith, the University orchestra, Union's and Hartshart's quartette, and solos by Messrs. S. W. Drew, M. E. Leffwich and Miss I. C. Sibley, Virginia Union University Church Friday evening March 22nd, 1918 at 8:00 o'clock. Admission 15 cents; reserved seats 25 cents. Officers Installed Mrs. Lacy A. Peters, District Deputy Grand Worthy Connector, installed the officers of Merning Star Court No. 24 at Winterpark, Va. 1924. 19 of the satisfaction of all, Mrs. Pinkie Honeck, Mrs. Calle B. Jackson, R. of D. BEARD—SMITH. Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Smith of West River Maryland, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Earnie Ophelia, to Sergeant Jeferson s M. Beard on Saturday evening, March 9th, 1918 at 5:30 at the home of Mr. Graham, D. D., 1631 Christian St. Philadelphia, Pa. Reception later, Sergeant Beard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beard of Brook Hill, Va. CAMP LEE EFFORT A SUCCESS. The superintendents and girls of The National Protective League for Negro Girls, Inc. wish to thank the pastors of the city and the generous public for their cooperation in last effort. Up to this writing the sum of $99.94 has been预估. A full report with the names of the churches, pastors, committees and amounts will be published next week. The girls are grateful and again we thank you. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, National Superintendent, Miss Martha Fowkes Secretary, Miss Emily Gilpin, Treasurer. JUSTICE MAURICE DISCHARGED COLORED TROOPER Trooper Harvey Thomas Peggman, author of "The Lieutenant," a poem that appeared in our last issue had quite an experience up on the occasion of a visit to this city. He came over on a street car and was ordered to move by the conductor. Seeing seats ahead for white passengers, he declined $s_0$ to do and a few moments later found himself under arrest by a police officer and he was carried to the Third Police Station, which station is in charge of captain MacAchon, Captain Linscomb as servant. He was permitted to telephone to the Planet Office and finally Editor John Mitchell, Jr., went over and hailed him in the sum of one hundred dollars. An appeal was made to kind hearted Justice H. A. Maurice and when the facts were explained to His Honor the troubled soldier was ordered back to Camp Lee, much to his relief and satisfaction. The Man From Africa The Man From Africa With Rem- colles, moves from your path Conjure the Man From Africa With Rem- colles, moves from your path Conjure the Man From Africa With Rem- colles, moves from your path Conjure Free, THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY, Mataoka, West Virginia. THUMB NAIL ACCOUNT OF MISSIONARY HEROES THUMB NAIL ACCOUNT OF MISSIONARY HEROES Name Your Sunday School Class for One. Through Easter, at Least GEORGE LISLE. Born a slave in Virginia, 1751. Converted and baptized in 1773, and ordained about 1779 in Georgia. Sailed for the West Indies 1783 and is the first Baptist Foreign Missionary known to hatsory. Worked there forty five years orgizing many churches. He endured many hardships, including flogging and imprisonment for the Gospel's sake. Died 1828 and now his grave is destroyed and his phones scattered, the Lord knows where by an ungrateful people. LOTT CAREY Born a shave in Charles City Co. Virginia 1780. From his savings earn ed at night rainy and holidays he bought his own freedom for $850.00. With the aid of colored and white Baptists of Richmond, gallied for Ari ea, 1821. Was first missionary to Georgia, coor of and Physician in fabrica. He died on November 8, 1829. His grave is among the people for who he lived and dled. SOLOMON COSBY Born in Danville, Va., September 20, 1878, sailed for Africa. His work was short in Yoruba Country, West Africa. His diary gives the most graphic account of petence and en durance under trial ever penned. He was the first year of his stay in Africa. His thought short is still heaving fruit. COLLIN TEAGUE Was sailing companion of Lotta Carey. Did most of his work in Serrie Lecone, W. C. Africa. Born and raised in "Ole Vifginy." Escaped the slave pen and went as missionary to the land of his fathers by the help of colored and white Bap tists in and about Richmond. Like Carey, his companion he never returned. Peace to his memory. HATTIE PRESLEY Born and educated in Virginia She was baptized by J. H. Holmes. D. D. She was one of two women in company of six missionaries, the first sent to Africa by organized Co- ored Baptists in 1883 going by a sail- ing ship at 9:45 A. M. December 1s. She was the first to die at our station on Lake Pieson in the Vey Country August 1884. HENDERSON MCKINNEY Born in Hines, Co., Miss. Baptized by A. H. Davis; educated in Natchaco Baptist College; sailed for Africa, December 1st, 1883. Worked among the Vey Tribe four years; organized and baptized numbers from the seventh and eighth Gospel. He diep April 15, 1887. His grave is unmarked in far off Africa. JOHN J. COLES. Born in Charlotte Co. Va., April 26, 1857 and raised in Virginia. Educated in what is now the Va. University in Richmond; sailed to W. C. Africa 1883 where he labored for ten consecutive years. Returned home three times. On his third trip home September 1893 he was elected Cor. Secretary of the Foreign Mission Convention, now the National Baptist Convention. He died November 7, 1893 Richmond, Va. JOSEPH I. BUCHANAN. Born in Baltimore, Md., March 25 1853. Spent twenty three years in Africa. Eight of which were spent as missionary at Middlerift, S. Africa, where he organized what is now known as The Buchanan Indus trial School, one of our best missions. He was baptized and ordained by R. A. Jackson He died January 1907 leaving family and loving friends bewailing the loss of their leader and teacher. RICHARD L. STEWART Born April 11, 1856 Madison Co. Ark., educated in Rodger Williams University; spent seven years as msi sionary in West Africa, accomplish ing much good. He died in the interi or of Africa was buried by natives and his rosting place is unknown to any civilized being. WILLIAM W. COLLEY. D. D. Born February 12, 1847 and raised versally. He spent several years in YOH- N. SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR GIRLS. Editor Mitchell to Speak at Norfolk bta, Africa. Returned planned the organization of our N. B. C., and was its first President and afterwards its Cor. Secretary. Returned to Africa 1883 and organized work among the people and came back to the Statchi in 1883. After many years' work on the home field he died at Ashville, N. C. 1910. LILLIE B. JOHNS Lillie B. Johns, born in N. C. 1877 were to Africa with her husband, January 26, 1897; she survived only seven en months, three of which were spent died September 21 1897, saying, "and died from Heaven from en Africa us from America." GEORGE F. A. JOHNS. A native of West Africa of Congo parents. The facts of his coming to America are unknown. Miss Caroline G. Ewen met him and took great interest in him; she helped him in school and bore his expense back to Africa under the Foreign Mission Board. He served only a few months before he died in Cupertown S. Africa, June, 1897. JOHN TULE John Tule of the Fingo Tribe, S. Africa came to the United States in 1896. He was ordained to the Gospel ministry and returned to S. Africa where he worked among his people till he died. HORACE N. BQUEY D. D. Born in Georgia, August 4, 1849; died December 15, 1909 at Cape Mount Liberia, W. C. Africa. Dr. Boney graduated from Atlanta Baptist College; was ordained in 1876 and saluted for Africa April 11, 1879. After years successful work there he returned to America married and serve as assistant missioners for Missouri Baptists. January 16 wife having died he returned with his three smaller boys to Africa; spent three years more there; visit ed she States again and in 1906 made his last trip to that bestowed land and took up work in the "Vey" country where Colley, Coles, Presley and McKinney wrought. Dr. Boney and two sons sleep in dark Africa. Yours in His Service. L. G. JORDAN, 701 S. 19 S., Philadelphia, Pa. Wanted—Five Hundred Women. Wanted—500 women to attend, Woman's Day services at 3rd St. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 17th 1918, 11 A. M. and 8:00 P. M. Everybody welcome. Excellent program. SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR GIRLS. Dr. Mary Riggs Noble will speak to women only at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday March 17th, 1918 at 8 P. M. Don't fail to hear her. Dr. Noble was at one time a medical missionary in India and was for a number of years a lecturer in the Colora do College. She will visit only three cities in the South. Dr. Noble will be introduced by Miss Katherine Hawes. Through the interest and kindness of Mrs. Ralph Johnson. Miss Katherine Hawes, and Miss Lacy R. Mason we were able to secure Dr. Noble for three lectures to Colored women and girls as follows. Colored public school teachers at 11 o'clock Saturday, 16th inst., Sunday, 17th inst. at the Ebenezer Baptist church Women only a special music under the direction of Sadhna Carrie Coleman Hawkins, Sadhna Carrie Mrs. Bernard Gilpin will sing a solo. Day 4 P. M., Colored girl's music meeting at the Leigh St., Methodist Church. Committee, Mrs. Maggie Waker, Miss Adole Ruffin, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Chairman. LOCAL PYTHIANS AND THEIR ANNIVERSARY. The Knights of Pythias Anniversary will be held next Sunday afternoon, March 24, three o'clock, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. William H. Stokes, pastor. The members of the Order will assemble at the Castle, 727 N. Third street and market at the Church. The members of the Order of Calathea will assemble at the Church. Dr. Stokes will deliver the address. The Lodges and Courts of Church Hill and Fulton will assemble at the Fourth Baptist Church on Church Hill. The members of Fulton Lodge up to Blooming Lily Hall and from march to the Fourth Baptist Church. The Uniform Rank will accompany the Order. WANTED—a girl from 13 to 15 years of age. A good home and good party. Address G. Planet Office, 311 North 4th St., Richmond, Va. PRICE. FIVE CENTS A GREAT REVIVAL AT FIETH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. J. E. Willis, of Washington, is Doing A Great Work—Special Meetings Sunday. A great revival is in progress at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Beginning last Sunday it will run throughout next week. The able and eminent Pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, of Washington, D. C., the Rev, J. E. Willis, D. D. is preaching with uncommon power and effectiveness and are serving the call every service. Every point to an unusually great success. Many Clergymen and large congregations have been in attendance. Among the Clergymen in attendance were Rev. A. H. Gann, of Washing- Dr. S. W. Timmel, of Wills assistant Pastor; Dr. S. W. Timmel, of Franklin; Rev. C. S. Murray, of Lynch; Reverend Woodson, Fox, Jonkins, Trent, Bass and others, of Richmond At 3:30 next Sunday afternoon, Dr. Willis will preach a special sermon to Peter only from the subject, "A Plea for Sons." The men of Sixth Mt. Zion and the Y. M. C. A. will join with the M. P. Street in this great drive against the enemy. Let every man in Richmond hear this great preacher, for he is truly a great preacher. The women of Fifth Street will go over, once upon a time, to hear Dr. F. V. Peyton, who everybody loves, at Sixth Mt. Zion. Dr. Willis will preach all day Sunday. Card of Thanks. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors for their deeds of kindness during my recent trouble, and kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes on account of the death of my wife, Maggie E. Walker, GEORGE WALKER. Likes The Planet. Mr. I; H. Bishop of Hartsville, S. C., sends us his subscription and declares that he wants it sent to him as long as John Mitchell, Jr., edits it. Card of Thanks I wish to thank the visitors, friends and neighbors for their kindness and flavors during the illness of my Grandmother, Mrs. Maria Clark also their love of respect. Sincerely yours, Mrs. ARTHUR WHITE. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., will speak at St. John A. M. E. Church, Norfolk. Va., Sunday afternoon on "The World War." Rev. S. S. Morrals, formerly in charge here is pastor there. Will Speak in South Richmond Editor John Mitchell, Jr., has consented to speak on "The World War" at the First Baptist Church of South Richmond, Sunday night, March 24th 1918. Rev. A. Binga, D. D., is pastor. Will Deliver War Address in Dapville "The World War" will be the subject of the address of Editor John Mitchell Jr. Sunday March 31, 1918 St. Mary's St. Baptist Church. Rev. S. A. Mips, DG. HEWLETT—CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark announce the marriage of their daughter Mary L. to her, Thomas R. Howlett. At home 1108 W. Leich St. —Mrs. Mattie Smith left last Sunday to visit Baltimore. —Mr. Isaac Jefferson of Jefferson Powhatan Co., Va., was in the city and called on us. Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell of East Thirteenth street, South Richmond, who has been sick for the past three weeks is convalescing slowly. —Rev. C. T. Martin, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church, who has been sick to his bed for more than two weeks is now convalescent and able to be out. We have received from the United States Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Charles F. Marvin Chief of the Annual Meteorological Summary, with comparative data, 1917 for Richmond, Va., as compiled by the wry able Richard A. Evans, Esq., Meteorologist of the local worth or Bureau. It is a decided interesting compilation. TWC HEY ENERGY AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS The recent visit of Dr. Robert R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute—Attended Jean's Fund Board and addressed 2000 people in Philadelphia and Large Public School* of New York—New York Branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People takes on new Life under the leadership of Rev. F. A. Cullen—Will ent Lecturing on Negro Folk George Successful Young Business man—Is Advertising Manager of Mme. C. J. Wacker—Corresponds Open headquarters Here—Louis Songs. Allen's National News Bureau. 2 West 131 St., New York, N. Y. March 4, 1918.-Dr. Robert R. Moton, one of the foremost figures in the educational life of the Negro and the principal of the Tuskegee Institute, made his annual visit to this city recently and while here the new head of Tuskegee was kept constant on the go. Not since the late Booker T. Washington used to come to this city has an educator crowded in such busy moments as did the head of Tuskegee and the many conferences that he participated in shows that he has become the foremost educator of the race along the industrial system as it relates to the Negro and the country. Dr. Moton came here primarily to attend the annual meeting of the Jean's Fund Board, of which he has been secretary for the past ten years. He took a keen interest in the work of the board and was elected chairman of the Executive Committee a new honor which Bus came to him. He saw the New York trustees of Tuskegee who were pleased with the work that the school was doing and the outlook for a successful year. Dr. Moton told the trustees of the school that the outlook was never more brighter than it is today and said that he has been pleased with the splendid manner in which the students of the schools have gone into the war and said that a number of them were now officers at the National Army. Following his conference with the trustees he participated in the annual session of the conference of The National League on Urban Conditions, and took a keen interest on the question as it related to the migration of the colored people North. He spoke at the annual meeting of Fiske University which was held in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music before 2,000 people and his presence at the meeting was a fine endorsement that he stands for the highest education of the race and he believes that the highest education of the race should go along with the industrial education of the Negro. On returning to New York Dr. Moton spoke at P. S. 89 located at 134 St., and Lenox Avenue and the largest school in the north of Negro pupils and is the first educator of the race to speak at the school. He was invited to speak before this school at the direction of the Board of Education and his appearance was highly enjoyed by the pupils who were proud to see one of their own of the eminence of Dr. Moton. Your correspondent called on Dr. Moton at the residence of Dr. E. P. Roberts of 130 West 130th St., and found him still optimistic and hopeful for the race. He believed that the war was giving the Negro a fine opportunity for industrial and economic uplift and said that despite the hands caps in some sections he felt that the race is in the heyday of its success. Principal Moton has long been one of the most inspiring figures in the life of the race and has won a unique place in the national life of the country. It was while at Hampton Institute where he served as Commandant that perhaps he did his best work as an educator, and in the State of Virginia in he has done much to touch the life of the people of that state through various organizations of which he organized and has been the moving spirit. He is interested in everything pertaining to the race and shows a keen interest in the work that the young people of the race are doing. At Tuskegee he will do much to keep up the former high spirit of that great institution. He is one of the greatest products of the first generation of the Negro of modern times. NEW YORK BRANCH TAK ING ON NEW LIFE The New York branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is taking on new life since the Rev. F. A. Cullen the militant, young clergyman, and the pastor of the Salem M. E. church has become its president. Dr. Cullen who has the confidence of the people of this great city and who is standing out as uncompromising fearless champion of the race is leading the association to victory and all indications point that the branch will be the largest among the ninety branches of this country, and is destined to do great work for the civic uplift of the race. The association is now in the midst of a great membership drive, and series of meetings are being held each week for the purpose of acquaint ing the public with the work the as association is doing for the safety of the Negro. Dr. Cullen came to the fore last summer following the great Negro Silent Protest Parade where 15,000 colored people marched down Fifth Avenue as a silent protest against the wrongs to which the Negro suffers in this country and it was largely through his efforts that the parade was made a success. After the parade it was suggested that the Negro Protest Committee merged with the local branch of the association for more affective work and he was placed as the head of the branch. The branch has been reorganized and will open headquarters in Harlem within a few months follow the close the great drive that is now being made for members and other funds. The other officers are: vice president Rev. E. W. Daniels, secretary, James A. Anderson; assistant secretary, Mrs. M. Walter French, and treasurer John E. Nail, Jr. The executive committee is made up of Fred R. Moore, Rev. A. Clayton Powell; Rev. Hutchins Bishops, Mine C. J. Walker, Thomas W. Griggsbv, Rev. J. W. Johnson, George W. Allen, and James Weldon Johnson. One of the first things that the local branch set out to do was to take steps to save the lives of the five colored soldiers of the Twenty fourth infantry who were subjected to court martial orders. Heading Dr. Cullen a petition was circulating which resulted in 15,000 signatures, of both races, asking the President to review the cases of the young soldiers with a view of saving their lives. The petition was carried to the President by a committee consisting of Revs. F. A. Cullen, F. M. Hyder, George Frazier Miller, and James W. Johnson. As the result of the plea made by the committee the announcement was made recently that the President would do what he could to give the soldiers justice. The local branch held a meeting at the St. Phillips P. E. church last Tuesday evening when the committee that called on the President made its report. Each of the speakers said that they were received by the President in a most courteous manner and that the head of the nation showed considerable interest in the injustices that are being heaped upon the Negro in this country. Several large mass meetings have been held under the auspices of the local branch where prominent men and women of both races spoke in the interest of the work that the Association is doing for the welfare of America. The local branch will direct its energy as far as possible to the cases surrounding the Negro in this city and vicinity and under the leadership of the Rev. F. A. Cullen the branch should become one of the most potent influent agents in this country. LOUIS W. GEORGE SUCCESSFUL YOUNG. BUSINESSMAN One of the most successful and modern young business men of the race, who has been indicted with several successful enterprises is Louis W. George who is the advertising manager and publicity director to Mme. C. J. Walker the well known race woman whose rise within the past decade has been marvelous. Mr. George who is an expert publicity director directs all of the advertisements pertaining to the Walker System and his methods are doing much to call attention to the wonderful progress and success as well as the growth of the system to such a national note. He can best interpret the method of Mme. Walker's system and appearing in Negro Journals throughout the country at the head of which appears the cut of the famous hairdresser who can be carefully worked out advertisements of Mrs. Walker makes him one of the most publicity directors of the race. Mr. George has been identified with several successful enterprises, among the The Colored American Review Magazine, and other ventures of this kind. His latest venture here was the installation of modern electric stereoticon machine which is placed in one of the branch stores of Mme. Walker on Seventh Avenue, which is attracting wide attention and which is the latest system of advertising in the country. In addition to this work he is engaged in real-estate hairdressing under his control a large number of houses ob both races. His latest effort is the opening of The Inter State Sales and Advertising Agency, with offices at 2303 Seventh Avenue, which will have for its aim the out putting of advertisements for the colored press as well as dakies and monthly publications. Mr George has made a scientific study of the system of advertising and is now prepared to furnish estimates for firms through out the country. Further reference will be made to this enterprise in another issue. He was born in Lynchburg, Va., and was educated in the public schools and college of that city. He came to this city in 1907 and shortly afterwards became associated with the Walker firm. He is a fine type of young man hood and is wishing and ready to as sist in all worthy enterprises making for the advance of the race. He has a large future in the business life of the race and is a pioneer in the work that he is doing along his line or endeavor. He is typical of the good ern youth of the race. CORRESPONDENT LECTURING ON NEGRO FOLK SONGS. Your correspondent is lecturing on The History and Origin of Negro Songs with a view of bringing about a better love and appreciation for the music of the race, and to give them the place they deserve in American music. The lectures go in detail relative to the folk music of the Negro, telling the philosophy underlining them and giving the correct birth of many of the favorite songs like Steal Away to Jesus, Swing Low Sweet Charlot, and Nobody Knows the Trouble I see and many others. Your correspondent is appearing at many of the centers under the direction of The Music Club Iwere fine opportunities are given to show the worth and value of Negro Folk Music. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Economy Sai had no use as a pal For the shiftless kind who drift, Till along came a tramp with a war Savings Stamp She considered was proof of his thrift. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Coach Robinson has begun to get his baseball combination into shape for the coming season. With also presence of five last year's regulars in the squad the prospects for the coming season are exceedingly bright. Johnson and Brown, both of last year's team will take ample care of the receiving end, white Tay for at First and Hucus at Shortstop form the nucleus of a winning infield. Gregory, McGain and Davis are canidates for infield positions. A live scramble for the fly chasing jobs is evident as Captain Jenkins, Union's heavy hitting outfielder, is the only veteran candidate. F. D. Johnson, R. G. Johnson, recruits of last season on and Smith, of A. and T team seem very promising, Penn, the big North Carolina boy, bids fair to fill the shoes left vacant by Pank's fail are to return to school. Smith, Payne Stovall and Freeman are the remaining candidates for the mound. Of this collection of pill artists at least two dependable hurriers should be se cured. From this wealth of material the red and steel followers expect to see the same high standard attained as was reached in football last fall. The initial game will be played on Hovey Field, Easter Monday with Hampton. Following the game with the Seasiders several of the leading college teams of this section, are expected to be seen in action on Hovey Field. DRAFT BOYS ARE ENTERTAINED IN REEDVILLE SCHOOL. Reedville, Va., March 1.—Under the management of Miss Augusta C. Smith, Teacher of Reedville, an excellent program was rendered February 28 by her school and other friends, in honor of the young men who are being called to the colors. The school was beautifully decorated with flags and other decorations, which gave the room a pleasing appearance. The friends who took a part were as follows: Paper, Mrs. O. B. Pearce. Teacher of Burgess Store; select reading, Miss A. L. Norman, Teacher of Lillian; paper, Miss A. C. Smith, of Reedville. Many excellent and patriotic remarks were spoken in well chosen words by Mr. Sam Lewis, a graduate of Manassas Industrial School, Mrs. A. L. Davenport, ex-teacher, Mr. James Lewis and Mr. Robert Rice. Mr. Jefferson Lewis, one of the young men who has been called, sang "Almost Persuaded," so touchingly that he did not sing the last verse. We pray that he will soon be persuaded. Short expressions were made by several. The whole program related to the war. The school sang in a very pleasing manner, "Honor and Love to the Soldier Boys." Following the rendition of the program refreshments given by the patrons of Reedville School, were served by the teachers. We returned home about 12:15 A. M. quite sleepy but, glad we had an opportunity to do what we felt was our duty for the young men who are being called to the colors. 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Write for particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, G.3. Don't Worry About Bad Skin Liver- Spots or Pimples Learn "The Kashmir Way" It's Better Than The Best A Kashmir Girl Kashmir Preparations For Hair and Skin Guarantee Results in 20 Days or Your Money Back Have clear skin— Fresh Girlish complexion. Kashmir Whitener and Cleanser Wonderful guaranteed skin preparation. Clears com- blications. M.F.S., BORO, N. C. HAVE YOUR HARNESS Roane and Harness 17 12 NORT Phone, Ma LANET Coupons ALPHEUS SCOTT FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Office, 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337—Residence, $115 St. James Street, Phone Madison 6619. Paraphernalia. Material and Service of the Best. Reliable Service. Moderate Rates. MME. RCDPT. Kembalier for Women and Children and in attendance at Funeral MONEY LOANED RICHMOND. LOANED ON REAL MONEY LOANED ON REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE Private Papers Kept in F Vaults. Legal Papers Notary Public. Savin SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX MECHANICS S NORTHWEST CORNER Papers Kept in Round Door Built Legal Papers Acknowledge Public. Savings Accounts S EPOSIT BOXES FOR REM MANICS SAVINGS TEST CORNER THIRD AND C Private Papers Kept in Round Door Burglar Proof Vaults. Legal Papers Acknowledged Before Notary Public. Savings Accounts Solicited MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK NORTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STS. John Mitchell, Jr., President D. J. FARRAR, CO Office, Room 405, Mechanics Residence, 610 N. First St.—Sho Special Attention Paid to the C of Any Kind of Architecture ROBERT C. SCOTT FIRST CLASS LIVERY. TELEPHONE, RANDO AND SUNDAY, CAL RICHMOND BARRAR, Contractor & 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, ention Paid to the Taking of Contracts Kind of Architecture. Job Work A s T C. SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 R HOME, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 010 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2166 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kind of Architecture. Job Work A Specialty. ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! LEND US OF YOUR OIL These two sisters are just as loving as two cats in one box, each cat hailing from a different neighborhood. These two damals eat and sleep and have their being together and only disagree seven days to the week. Their temperaments are exactly opposite one to the other. The elder has what may be termed a "sweet disposition"—and the opposite to sweet is sour. In due course of human events the girls have begun "receiving company." Two sports from a far-away section of the same town meandered around to the residence of these "budding belles" and MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Rickmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. OFFICE 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 2337 RESIDENCE 1015 St. James St., Madison 6619 HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED AT Roane and Holmes Harness Company 17 12 NORTH 18th St. Phone, Mad. 3035. We make and repair anything in Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry a full line of Harness, Whips, Robes, Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harness Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make a Specialty of Hand-made Harness. Our motto is to SATISFY YOU. Your patronage will be appreciated. Stop in and let us serve you. All work guaranteed. S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Round Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Logs Accounts Solicited TES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Eldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 Taking of Contracts for Building are. Job Work A Specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT ALL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA are now engaged in the weekly pursuit of spilling chin music, putting on airs, killing time and wasting kerosene. Although both sports have been coming regularly it has not yet been fully decided as to "which is which" and with two such loving sisters something was bound to happen. One of the sports brought the elder sister a bag of oranges. She of the "sour disposition" became wrathy "right in company" and going over to the lamp, laid hands on it and said, "If you don't get me some oranges immediately, I am going to take all of MY OIL out of this lamp and you'll have to go home—MY FOUR CENTS PAID FOR IT!" LA PALMA Insert: General Fayolle, Commander of French troops in Italy. Scene shows the artillery on the way through an Italian town to the front. C GENERAL PERSHING AND KING ALBERT INSPECTING BELGIAN HONOR GUARD. The photo shows General Pershing and King Albert inspecting a company of Belgian soldiers drawn up in honor of the General's visit to the King of the Belgians at the Belgian Headquarters. The photo shows General Pershing and King Albert inspecting a company of Belgian soldiers drawn up in honor of the General's visit to the King of the Belgians at the Belgian Headquarters. A LINE OF CHEEK ONE DAY OF THE WEEK. Life Yours to Make or Mar. Duty is just as broad as long. Accept each challenge with a song. The Heavens have no "lucky star." Your life is yours to make or mar. Whoever dares this truth deny, Fling at his teeth him I defy! You need not blade a "lucky star." Your life is yours to make or mar. When you have done a noble work, With agony and patient trk. Dont mind another's jealous jar. Your life is yours to make or mar. Foes ring their deafening bells of Hell And strive to cow you in their quell. But life's a fight, and not a spar. Your life is yours to make or mar. You meet some faces so unfair. With terror, frenzy, and despair. Below the level of the par. But life was theirs to make or mar. Under thy hardship's outlage You, fool, should someday be a sage; Although your obstruction bar, Your life is yours to make or mar. You may come Master of your Times World-celebrated lord of rhymes, Your color white or black as tur Your life is yours to make or mar. Should you once go into the fray, Bear back the honors of the day. Oh! never mind the bleeding scar, The fight was yours to make or mar. When you must take the Sundown Road, To lay aside life's heavy load, You'll mount the fiery Phoeban car, For life was yours to make or mar. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The meeting with the Brotherhood of the 5th St. Baptist church last Thursday night was a great success. The Blues were out in good numbers last Friday night and held the Reds at a distance. Watch the battle. The Saturday evening class for the explanation on the Sunday school lesson is still growing which was largely attended last Saturday. Every boy and man did his bit last Sunday the day was a great one with the Y. M. C. A. for the good of the community. 9:30 A. M. the workers held a burning meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Committeeman A. W. Henley and J. C. Young did some good work in the city home 10 A. M. The prisoners of the city jail were glad to see committeemen D. T. Young and William Thomas, 10 A. M. 4 P. M. the mothers of Richmond sent their boys out to the Y. M. C. A. and the building was crowded. Committeeman eGorge W. Howell gave the boys a very helpful address. General Secretary. S. C. Burrell hold an FRENCH TROOPS IN ITALY. MANDER of French troops in Italy. Seen AND KING ALBERT INSPECTING King and King Albert inspecting a command of the Belgians at the Belgian Hoe after meeting for boys in the parlor of the Y. M. C. A. and seven were led to accept Chirst. Mother encourage age your boys every time for the Right. God is good. The men were very active in the prayer service 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. getting ready for the great effort for the boys and men of Richmond. Do not for get the hour for the explanation on the Sunday School Les son today 5 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. A great meeting for boys at the Y. M. C. A. Building 4 P. M. Mothers help us. Every woman on to the 6th M. T. Zion Baptist church 3:30 P. M. to the great meeting for women only Dr. R. V. Peyton will address the women assisted by Rev. R. Roy Flack the new man. An over flow meeting. Subject: Sure I Must Reign Special music by a female choir directed by Miss Williams. Find a woman who needs Christ. Every woman come. A great overflow meeting for men at the 5th St. Baptist church 3:30 P. M. Dr. J. E. Willis from Washington, D. C. will make the great call assisted by Dr. L. C. Garland. Mathews and Booker will direct the music. Every man is drafted for this meeting. Bring the man out of Christ. Husse now for one. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Q. NOTES St. Clairsville, Ohio, March 5.—Services at the A. M. E. church were well attended Sunday. Collections were grand. Mr. J. Bonnie Jordan who has been confined to his home for some time is improving, but not able to be at work. A baby girl was born to Mrs. Percy Palmer, Saturday, Mrs. Palmer and Miss Palmer are getting along nicely, Mr. Palmer is in training at camp Sherman. Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. James Wilson have returned from Salyersville, Ky., Mrs. Wilson's father accompanied her home. Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards of Warren Ohio are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Price. Mr. Thomas Davis, Sr., Andrew Robinson, Rev. Greene, Arthur Tapsi co and Charles Wyritch attended the Mason Lodge at Bellaire last week. Mrs. Joe Winston is visiting the week end in Wheeling. Mrs. D. C. Hawkkins and daughter, Alice and Mrs. Jennie Wright were Wheeling visitors Saturday. Mrs. Wilma Dorsey who was shot THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA by her husband in Bellaire is, report ed to be in a serious condition. Mrs. John Bates has returned to her home in Cleveland after an exten sive visit. Her son accompanied her. Mrs. Frank Johnson has returned home from Indian Rock, Va., Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Younger visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robinson Sunday. Miss Lille Goings visited her sister Mrs. Washington at Warwood Wednesday. Mrs. Emma Toller and little Booker Gongs were Wheeling callers Thursday. Little Thema Lee Price of North Sugar St., is ill with Pneumonia. Mrs. Doss Scales and Mrs. Lena Witaims were visiting in Bridgeport last week. APPOMATTOX NOTES The Gatillee Baptist church hold its regular services last Sunday, Rev. T. H. Cunningham who is now pastor of the above named church and who is one of the most able preachers of our race preached two wonderful sermons to his congregation. At the close of the morning service, our representative S. Edward Mason was given space to say a word in behalf of the Planet at which he spoke some timely remarks urging the people of the im portance of supporting the Planet; because if their was anything worth while reading and if there was any thing worth while publishing you would get it in the Planet. He said that the editor, Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., was an out spoken man and had dealt with problems peraining to our face that no other man had. Rev. Cunningham spoke very much in favor of the Planet and urged every member to take the paper. Deacon R. D. Craig spoke some favorable remarks about the Planet. He said it was one of the best papers published by a colored man in America and was worthy of all that could be said about it and was worthy of support. We hope many new readers in Appomattox. Mrs. Susie Branch of Appomattox who has been ill for some time is now in the hospital at Richmond, Va., she underwent an operation and when last heard from was getting along fine. Mrs. Branch is one of the old residents of Appomattox and is miss ed much by all. We hope for her a speedy return to take her place in the community, her home and church. S. EDWARD MASON Announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with E. C. Meyer Jewelry Co. Number 21 W. Broad Street as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Co. in this city to employ a Cotored woman as its representative. Wedding presents, diamonds, watches, silverware, pine and jewelry of all kinds. cut glass etc for sale. On visiting the store give Mrs. Waller the benefit of your purchase. Give her a call. A REMARKABLE PHOTO OF AN AIR BATTLE. The French plane appears sm for a position preparatory to sw ary. After a short but thrilling succeeded in downing the Ge observer in another French ba DINW Normal & In Dinwidd Fall Term Open COURSES OF STUDY---Gran Stenography, Music, Domestic Sci Stock Raising, Bla GRADUATES Got State Certificates Fine Table Board, Comfor Faculty Unsurpassed Good Discipline. Board $9 per For Further Info Principal W. E. Wood French plane appears smaller at the top and is made mation preparatory to swooping down on his German for a short but thrilling machine gdn duel the in downing the German. The photo was made in another French battleplane. DINWIDDIE Normal & Industrial Sec Dinwiddie, Virginia Term Opens October 3, SES OF STUDY---Grammar School, Normal and Incl Music, Domestic Science, Sewing, Poultry Raisi Stock Raising, Blackamithing, Agriculture SES Get State Certificates to Teach Without Further Table Board, Comfortable Rooms, Healthy Faculty Unsurpassed, Thorough Training Discipline. Board and Room for Girls $8 $9 per Month For Further Information. Address Al W. E. Woodyard, A. B., Dinwiddie L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Medicines TO CURE ALL DISEASES OR M 220 W. Broad, RI The French plane appears smaller at the top and is maneuvering for a position preparatory (to swooping down on his (German) adversary. After a short but irritating machine gain duel the Frenchman successor moves in with the German, the photo was made by an observer in another French battleplane. Normal & Industrial School Fall Term Opens October 3, 1917 COURSES OF STUDY---Grammar School, Normal and Industrial Stoneography, Music, Domestic Science, Sawing, Poultry Raising, Pig and Stock Raising, Blacksmithing, Agriculture GRADUATES Get State Certificates to Teach Without Further Examination Fine Table Board, Comfortable Rooms, Healthy Section Faculty Unsurpassed, Thorough Training, Good Discipline. Board and Room for Girls $8; Boys $9 per Month For Further Information. Address Principal W. E. Woodyard, A. B., Dinwiddie, Va. L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines TO CURE ALL DISEASES OR NO CHARGE. 220 W. Broad, Richmond PHONE RANDOLPH 3027 DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines, 220 W. Broad Street. My Medicines will cure you, or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. Hun- DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? If so, call and see L. J. 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HAYDEN, 220 West Broad Street, One, Ran. 4903 NIGHT PHONE, MADISON ALLEY BURIAL COMPANY GENERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMER, Famous Rooms for Meetings and Entertainment Office and Warerooms 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy J. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH ST. GENERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN Persons promptly filled at short notice by telegram. Halls rented for meetings and nice entries of room with all necessary conveniences. Laundry Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and new Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty A DONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND If so, call and see L. J. HAYDEN, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicines, 220 W. Broad Street, My Medicines will cure you, or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. 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Halls rented for Plenty of room with all needs or Band Wagons for hire on first-class Carriages, Buggies, fine fun Open All Day and N 'PHONE, MAD. 577 (Reside PHOTOS—We Offer you the L More Moderate Figure than your Attention Paid to Children to Quote You Prices. ENLARGING AND COPYING R GEORGE O. BR United States and Europe, have testified that I am one of the most wonderful healers of all complaints in the world. I use nothing but herbs, roots, barks, gum, balsams, leaves, seed, berries, flowers and plants in my medicines. They have cured thousands that the most skillful and best hospital physicians in America and Europe have given up to die and said there was no cure for them. My Medicines cure the following diseases: Heart Disease Blood, Kidney, Bladder, Stricture, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinay, Sore Throat, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Paing and Aches of any kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Skin Diseases, all Itching Sensations, Female Complaints, LaGripppe, Pneumonia, Ulcer, Carbuncles, Bolls, Cancer in its worst form without the use of knife or instrument, Eczema, Pimples on face and body, Diabetes of Kidneys, Bright's Disease of Kidneys. My Medicines cure any disease, no matter what nature, or your money refunded. Medicines sent anywhere. For full particulars, send or call on L. J HAYDEN, 220 West Broad Street FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Spacious Rooms for Meetings and Entertainments. Office and Warerooms 700 N. 17TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Thos. D. Rodgers, Pres.; W. A. Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Manager A. D. PRICE. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Picnic or Band Wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. Open All Day and Night—Man on Duty All Night. PHONE, MAD. 577 RICHMOND, Va. (Residence next door) —We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Pho oderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. ention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pie to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. ING AND COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SP RGE O. BROWN, Photogr PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photos at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pleased to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY GEORGE O. BROWN, Photographer 603 NORTH SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA --- --- MIDDIE Industrial School E, Virginia On October 3, 19 Seminar School, Normal and Industrial Service, Sawing, Poultry Raising, Summithing, Agriculture To Teach Without Further Exams Table Rooms, Healthy S S, Thorough Training, and Room for Girls $8; H Month Formation. Address Yard, A. B., Dinwiddie L. J. HAYDEN Manufacturer of Pure Medicines THE ALL DISEASES OR NO W. Broad, Rich PHONE RANDOLPH 3627 DO YOU LOVE HEALTH, and see L. J. HAYDEN, M. Born Herb Medicines, 220 W. Bristol will cure you, or no, that your disease, sickness or and restore you to perfect health, people, the best and leading of that I am one of the world. 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Binterod at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ONE YEAR ...ccceeeessecenes $1.60 BIX MONTHS vecccccssececeses 80 TURE MONTHB ...........++. 40 WOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ...$2.00 SATURDAY.....MARCIE 16, 1918, ‘This world is one of “ups and downs" and “downs and ups." ‘There are plenty of race papers, rend and pay for at toast ono of them, Let us live upright, be moral and honest ang we shall get our reward bye and bye. ‘Tho collapse of Russia has giver Germany and her allies much if not all of the foodstuffs that they need. If sending messnges will do any good, President Wilson is determined to render service even to the Russians. = Ixcept in Texas, the Negro haters have “gone into their holes and pull ed ‘their holes in after them. Some people make a plenty of money, but those nearest (o them cause them to spend all that they make and a little bit over. Let every colored person be extra Polite to white folks, right through here now and to colorea ones. Tt will help tis in this grent struggle that ts aheng of us. ‘They are putting so many honest people in jail now and turning / 80 many dishonest ones out of jail that {he disgrace of Jail punisiment ts steadily lessening in its moral effect. ———— ‘The iMumination of the northern skies the other night. made some peo- plo superstitious. Tt didn't seem to have any effect in Europo, where (he steady slaughtering of human beings seems to be going on. Germany is now using mustard shells. Tt makes a soldier's eyes run water and he cannot keep o the gas mask if he tries. ‘The gas and Me mus‘arg produee speedy death. Th time, the Aties will employ simt lar devices. It is all right to pray without cas ing, but you should at the same time practice working without ceasing. Some peop'e make the mistake of think ing that prayer and work are one and the same. ‘They practice the one with out the other. Colorey folks are happy over the prospect of being recognizeg in Uncle Sam's Army. We have been watch ing carefully for signs of disloyalty among colored folks. ‘Those who are angry go! so because: they were not called upon soon enough. While the country is fighting, the warring colored Baptisis are trying to arrange for peace at Memphis, ‘Tonn.. If the leaders will leave sel! out of it ang put God in it peace will bo assured hefore the presiding offi- cer sounds the gavel the first time, Ohureh-less days have not yet. been announced in this section. Tho amb ling deng have “enjoyed” church--less days for some time and the order even when it goes in offect will not dis turb them, Cee) ‘There are two times In life when a couple fg divinely happy. Ono is when thoy receive the marriage certificate before the stormy time of life and the o-her iy when they receive the matri- monial divorce after that stormy time of life. Wo certainly apprecia:e —_ those friends who know and understand that our expenses aro.heavy now and are sending in thoir “subscriptions, Wo should have done so, but we have not increased the subscription price of the Planet. ‘The threatened invasion of India by way of Odessa spells trouble for the allies, If the Aus‘ro-German ‘Tur co forees succeed In reaching the bor ders of India, “there'll be news to carry to Hannah.” Hven the Italian front and the Flanders front will sink into insignificance at such a progpect.. ( Tho newspapers jreport etghtedu merchant yessols sunk last week by mines or German submarines and all but ono wero over 1600 tons. ‘The Kaiser continuos his warfare of fright fulness, Every vessel sunk makes it that much worst for tho allies and tolls Just how much increased ener: gy Is needed to be put forth by the Unitea States of America, Be loyal colored folks, just like you always have been, Some things do not go altogether right, but tet ts pul these grievances aside until after the war is over, then come ta the front with your complaints and with the medals of honor upon yout brenst insist upon a fair deal at the hands of President Wilson and the nation, It will take Just about three years to beat Germany and her allies. It the war ends this’ year, thpre is but little doubt, but the Kaiser ang his allied forces will be tho victors. ‘Wrat is why President Wilson is desermined that it shall not end this year and that fs why ho does not wish to heat any peace talk right through — herd now, Colored sbldiers are cxpected to fave the day. Thotiahds of them arc already in France, A coloreg sentry, who shot a white man who forced his way by him fn the District of Columbia was given three years in the penitentiary — for “obeying orders.” The white sentries at Nowport Nows, who killed ane col ored soldier and woundeg two others for running back to camp have not been even arrested, but the men wounded are to face a court martial. ‘The dead one would no doubt be tri- ed too, but nis body by that time Would speak too loud for the nostrils of live people and so he will not be named in the order of arrest to be Issued. THE KILLING AT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, | fsyaupapcan f ‘The uniform of the dimy of the United States has always been regard q with sacred reverence by the mili- tary authorities of thig country and by the Congress. It remained for a white guard of the United States army to fire upon colored men wear ing the same uniform. As she color-- ed men were unarmed and were not encroaching upon the property of the national government, the act of these white troopers in killing one colored trooper and wounding — two others is all the more inexcusable, In a rush of that kind, who could hear a command to halt and who could tell whe der or not such a command was authoritative or not? ‘Tho very able Secretary of War will have an opportunity to review this case, we hope and our good friend, Hon, Emmett J. Sco:t, Special As- sistant lo the Seeresary of War will have an opportunity of exercising his influence in this mater. Certainty, according to ithe newspaper accounys of the affray, the killing of one ot the troopers and the injury of — the others are wholly unjustifiable, White troopers and golored ones were mustered in to kill alien ene: mies not to annihilate uniformed friends. JAMES WELDON JOUNSON'S POEMS. We bave received a handsomely houna volume of poems, by James Weldon Johnson, contributing editor of the New York Ago, envitled “Mitty Years and cther Poems.” The work Possesses rare merit and shows that our brilliant young friond is some: thing of @ poetic dreamer. ‘The in troduction is writ'en by Dr. Brander Matthews of Columbia University. Author Johngon’s “Fifty Years” be &ing as follows: “O brothers mine, today we stand Whera halt a century sweeps out on, Sinco God, through Lincoln's ready THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA oe ae ‘To gain these fruits that have been warned,, ‘To hold vhese fields that have been won, Our arms have strained, our backs have burned, Bent bare beneath a ruthless sun. ‘That Banner which is now the typo Of victory on flo:d and flood— Remember, its frst crimson stripe Was dyeq by AUucks' willing blood, And never_yet has come the ery— Whon that fuir flag has been as: saulled— For men to do, for men to die, ‘That have we faltered or have fail ed. see. Ang never yet—O haughty Land, Let us, at Teast, for this be praised Has one black, treason-guided hand Byer against ‘that flag been raised, ‘These lines are music and they contain stavements which will on- courage and enthuse every citizen of color in the United State. Author Johnson Itveg in tho “North fiand* and ho must navo noted some of the experiences of his own color, ‘elso how coulq he have written, “Tho “White Witch." Here are somo of the lines: | 0, brothers mino, take care! ‘Take care! | To great white witeh rides out to | night ‘Trust not your prowess nor your strength; Your only ‘safety lies in fitght; For ina glance there ts a snare, And in her smile there fy a blight. ame ng ©. brothers mine, tak ¢ care! Take ' “care! ' The great white witch rides out to > night. ©, younger prothers mine, be ware! Look not upon her beatty bright; For in her glance thero is a snaro, | And in her smile there is a blight. If not too Inte to do any food we suggest ‘hat those lines and the others that we have not reproduced be cireutated im Chicago, Il., ‘here the “white witeh" has ruled practical ly supreme to southern colored men's sorrow for more than a decade, even our good friend, Jack Johnson hay-- ing fallen a vietim to her wiles. Here ism musteal poctic selection of only one stanza: T hear the stars stil singing To the beautiful gent night, As they speca with noiseless winging ‘Dheir over westward flight, T hear the waves still filling On the stretch’ of lonely shore, But the sound of a sweet voice all ing T shall hear alas! no more, Poet Johnson reminds us of Poo's “Rayen™ when he writes: T Jove to sit alone, and dream) And dream, and ‘dream; In faney's boat (0 softly glide “Along some stream Where fairy palaces of gold And crystal’ bright Sung all along the glistening shore; AT wondrous, sight. My craft is built of ivory, With. silver oars, ‘Phe sails are spun of golden threads, | And priceless stores, Of precious gems adorn its prow, And ‘round its mast An hundreg silken cords are set To hold It fast. My galiey-slaves are sprightly elves | Who, as they row And as their shining oars they swing | Them to and fro, Keep time to music watted on ‘The scented air, Made by the mermaids as they comb heir golden hair. And T the while Hie idly back, ) And drow, and dream, And Jet them’ row me where they will , Adown the stream. E | Poet Johnson is so entraneingly be witching wijh his lines that it is 9 soures of gratification to know that some one has been bewitching either to him or to his friends. How else could he have penned the fo:lowing lites? { Old Devil, when, you come with horns and tail, i With diabolic grin and crafty teor; I say, such bogey-man devices. fai (to waken in my heart a single fear. But when you wear a form 1 know | 80 Well, | A form so human, yet so noar ai vino; “is then T fall beneath the mage of your spell, “ris then T'know the vantage is not mine, Old Devit, I must really own, you win, But why quoi more? Jameg Weldon Johnson has proven tis ability to write Ines of great merit and has won a place among ino galaxy of poct- fc luminaries, who have gone on be fore. The work 1s published by ‘The Cornhitl Company, Boston, Mass., or It may be obtained by addrossing the author, cnre of the New York Ago Now York, N.Y. Cow Peas Vor Sato. FOR SALE—Cow Pens tor Seed— Whippoorwills, Blacks, New Eras, Gooso and Clays for $3:26 por bushol or $5.42 per one hundred, mixed poas, $3.10 por bushel or $5.17 per hundred. Send me an order quick before my supply is exhausted. United States Food Administration License numbor Goa724: J. A, COLLIBR, Boaz, Alabama. RICH MAN'S SON KILIS FARM MANAGER. Droxol P. Sholly, Aged 27, Is Held tho for Slaying Colored Man in Goochland County. Droxel P, Shelly, son of a wealthy merchant of Milwaukee, Wid. Thurs- day, March 7 at six o'clock P.M. shot and killed the colored manager of his farm in (Goochland county, Va. A shotgun Wat used, Shelly is ‘now in the Goochland. jail await’ng the arrival of his father before making an effort to be released on bond. Shelly is wbout 27 yeurs old. He has lived on a large farm near Irwin, Gooehlind county, five years, his father having bought the place for him after the son's henlth failed sev- oral years ago. ‘Pho young man was in a Sanitarium in the West for some {ime, and had undergone treatment for nervous trouble. Richmond Neighborhood Association. The Richmong Neighborhood Asso. cintion will hold its regular monthly meeting ‘Tuesday March 191n at 6 P. M. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, All members and friends are request ed to attend this meeting. ‘The offi: cers for the ensuing year will be in statleg by Rev. R.A. Jackson, — the Rew or of St. Phillips P. B. Chureh, AC the last monthly meeting the an: nual report showed Ut $1,005.60 had been spent for the maintenance — of he Day, Nursery. ‘This includes the cost of 1480 quarts of milk donated to the Assoctation by theSoclety of Friends, ‘Thero were 19 children in the Day Nursery according to the Matron'st repon:. Much credit is duc Mrs. ERa Dickerson and her daught er, Miss Blanche Dickerson for the splendid and substantial gift of moro than 25 articles of clothing for the children, Mrs. Dickerson is a mem- ber of the House Commitsco ang has always given substantial gifts to the ehitdren. Mr. W. HL. White donnted a splendig coal scuttle. ‘The members aro planging to make the hone morc comfortable. Your cooperation is soll elted. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, President; Mrs, Maggie M. Hill, Secretary, DR. SKIPWITH IN PETERSBURG. Metropolitan Baptist Church, Cedar St, near Halifax, Rev. EK. Tarte, pastor, (oS Tho Lora i8 most wonderfull pour ing out his blessings upon us. Rev. ieeeoe eae Roe) ae Aen ae Ray So oe ie ee eee aaa La Ss Shee yo ee CR | ee Ree EG eee aes byt Bo. Se chaen Aer ae pak) pe nee “ aes ee oN areal p saterek hon monsoon RS Boogie CORRS aCe er ncn W. 1H. Skipwith tho notea preacher and singer started with us) Sunday and up to the present there have been sixty accessions, for'y Joined Sunday, On Sunday next 17th’ inst. he will speak three times. Come and help us save Potersburg. eg Mae Mae Vat Vat Vee Var Va? Va? Vee Va? Vay The Agcicultural and le ARTICHITIAL afl Technical Coll echnical College SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TRACHERS AND STUDENTS WHO DESIG ‘tO DO SUMMER WORK. MINETEENTIE ANNUAL SESSION Regins dune 24, 1918 and Continues Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Ploasant Surround'ngs Registration Mee for New Students, $2 Registration Fee for Old Students, $1 Persons preparing to lodge on’ the campus are advised to secure lodging in advance by sending, at once, their Registration Feo, For torms, courses of study, and other information, addross ¥ PRESIDENT DUDLEY, A, & 't. SUMMER SCHOOL, Greonsboro, N.C. State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. ee ene eainn neon eee ee ae SUMS AND SHE. WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA. SUL ENDOWMENT DOPANTMUNT oporatod sines October, 1901, issuing polictos for Ono Hundred Dollars. Sinco 1901 wo bave paid in Deats Clatms, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.). Tho Juvoutlo Dener: promt Charity Fund pays TWHENTY-FIVI DOLLARS (25.00) at tho death of tho mombors.” Our Home oles Pullding at the NW. Corner sixth and Duval Stroots, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS (8.0003 al ona for. ALL DIBATH OLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. PHB SUBORDINATIC LODGWS Pay Woekly Sick Bonofts from $1.50 to $3.00 por wook. ‘Tho JOINING FEB 18 IN THD REACH OF ALL. ©, F. HUBBARD, Geanc Chief, 1202—12th Btrect, Lynchburg, Virginia. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Socretary and Manager, N. W. Cor, 6th & Duval Sts, Richmond, Ya Phone, Mad, ease TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM In such @ manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing Influences. ‘To so- cure sympathy ‘and reliof for the unfortunate and distressed famillos of those who pledge thomaolves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks, ‘To olevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fathorless in tho hour of thoir afflictions, and bury the dead of our Ordor, and generally in love to spread the principles of true Charity in tho hearts of membors, theroby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow peren- nial strenms of comfort to tho afflict- ed, and blessing to all, OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, wo claim {ta merit. In whatevor light oppononta may choose to regard our enterprise, wo at least entertain no WINCHESTER NEWS, Ya. We MN AZEARTEs VA.) SQren 1s. Rey. J. A, Red preached his farewell zermon on Sunday morning, before | attending Conforence for 1918, On Sunday ufternoon a missionary’ rally ‘was held by the Sunday School, Miss Sarah Waller, President of Mission- ary Department, Miss Bettie Jackson, Superintendent of Sunday School. On Sunday night, Rey, WP. Fisher, pastor of Mt. Carmet Baptist Chureh preached (0 a good sized congrega- ‘Yon, His choir furnished the music. Collection was Ufted by Deacon Charles Lampkin and Roy. J. W, Stephionson and a nice sum was taken up. Rev. Reid leaves for Conference | wlth the ‘good wishes of everybody, who knows him, Mrs, Reid has made J many friends during the time they have beon hére and we hope the B shop will roturn them again co this part of the moral vineyard. On Wednesday night the young Indies gave an entertainment headed by Miss (Elizabeth Jennings and Miss Pocahontas Jackson, A” nice sum was realized, which wag donated (0 the missionary department. Mrs. Fannie Banister recelved 1 lotter from her daughter, Miss Wie Ann, who js atending Dunbar itigh Sehdol in Washington, D.C. infor ing her she has suecesstanly passed her Spring oxamjnatiow.. She hud a good percentage on all of her studies. Miss Bunister graduated from Doug- las Graded School of which Prof. P. W. Gibson js. pr'neipal prior to en- (ering Dunbar, We are sorry 0 announce at this time another denth of one of our prominent citizens in the person of Mrs, Caroline Gipson, who departed (his life on Mareh 6 at her home on N. Clifford street, at 12:30 4. M, whero she had spent the Inst 11 years of her life, since the death of hor daighter, Laura, the wife of Mr. G. William Davis. "Sho has kept houso for him, taking full charge of his two children, Robert B. and Luey Smith She was for thirty-two years a consjstont, member of Mt. Carmel Church, 4 devoted mother and a lov- ing grandmother and friend to every ong who was in distress. She was a sufferer from hetrt (rouble, which was the cause of her death. She was sick only forty minutes, ‘he day heforo her death she felt better han she had been for a long time. Mr. William Davis and his second wife, whom he recently married were residing in Harrisburg, Pa. at the time of her death, Her last words were thoughts of the ehjldren, (elling a friend at her bedside not {o leave the children until their father eame. She leaves one aunt, Mrs, Eveline B. ‘rhompson, of this city and a host of relatives ‘and friends (0 mourn their loss. ‘rhe funeral was held from Mr. Carmel Church on Friday, at three P.M. the Mev. We P Fisher, assisted by Rey. John Quiett and 9.'A. Reid officiated. ‘The nter- mont was In the family lot in Orric Conietery, Her many friends sent beautiful flowers in token of respect of this good woman. ‘The family has te ceived many: letters of regret frem her many friends. Mrs. Hattie Quiet (Giles ‘s visiting hor parens, Rov, and Mrs, J. 1, Quiett on South Lraddock street. Mr. and Mrs, William Burrell, of Clarke Were in town on business Sav urday. Miss Kthel Heneson, Millwood and Mrs. Carter, of Front Royal under. Went operations in Memorial Hospital recently for appendicit’s and both are doing nicely at preseny. Miss Jones of Berryville has been visiting Miss Sleistor Carter jn Union town, 7. FULTON NOTES, Among the boys from Camp Lee Visiting their homes were: Corporal Joseph Burnes; Sergeant, — Bugene Pittman; Private, Gentry Cobbs; Cor poral Willie ‘Tyter, Some of the hoys are making good. ‘They are shipped away near!y every week. | Don't forget your Christmas cards. Save now. winter soon will return. Save a little weekly. Take a pas: book. ! On last Sunday, Mr. James ‘Trent's funeral was preached from the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church of which he was a member, Last ‘Tuesday the funoral of Mrs. Jeff Clark took place, from Rising ML. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. N. B. Brown officiated and’ preached the most sympathetic sermon — we ever listened to. On Inst Sunday the three Churches were well attended. Rev. ©. T. Martin ts out again after three weeks sickness, BI NGA DISMOND, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGG@ TRACK DEMON. Lh LS Des Bee Re ‘cas Deen Maton ee Oe une Li ORES Ce Bau Ee Cee ETO eo a FENN SONG IE a a een SU aaa ar ve ee i aa aa Sa: 0 NE Ee ees A ec aa aie COC ee nie ae eee TACs AEG. GEO SOU a Sys TEC ROA PR as Miata NS a eae OS Guo Cor ae at ee ee —_— ae.) eves ye a ks eR amen la PG a ee hee ie BY ay: A ES ae eh ba daar Ae Ga ey Fo ae ee ne nce A ee me rod RO URN os A aa Oe Be ah Le eGo Os el Me ae Pe LS REM ois. st Oa a Ue ay one Me pci Be ie ee tee hous & TEAGUE S01 SRA a Bee So ss ea noone Oa aE FS ca Ee Co = NR ‘ a ORR a oe Binga Dismond, Richmond Boy, Noted Runner and Athlete Passed Through the city Sunday on his way to the front, ea) § Sours | ae ; ee Bi Bee Soma Aer ley ae a fi | Hes ceed BAG i na ey rally ‘| eR aA TT) ie Gare eee (Oee WL Mes Rah Ae tips Sait cag teeta eatitemetree scr | <1 OR aah seit ety) [ARENDS Aan eae aR N AT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRG! operated sineg Octobor, 1901, issul laims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLAI IVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the deat nd Duval Streets, worth HIGHT THC PROMPTLY. Pay Weekly Sick Bonoflts from $1.54 , Grane Chief, 1202—13th Street, | md Manager, N. W. Cor, 6th & Duval é SP. CLAIRSVILLY NOTES, ‘Tho A. M. B. church iy progressing fine. Services are well attended. Mr. James Harris loft Saturday for Henderson, N.C. called there on tho IIness of ‘his father. Mrs. D.C. Hawkins and Mrs. James Harris were Whee.ing callers last week. Mr. Bonnie Jordan who has been confined to his home for some time is able to be at work again. Mr. M.S. Price is improving fast Mrs, Wilma Dorsey who was shot by her husband fs still quite inl, Mr. ang Mrs. Ross Skinner entor tained Mrs. John Younger ang son Reginald at dinner Monday. Little Abboy Harris of Wheeling is visiting her aunt Mrs. Jumes Har ris, Sergeant Leroy Skinner of Cump Sherman is visiting his mother at Entexson, Ohio. PENS Mr. and ‘Msn, James Edwards of Warren 0., are visiting at the home ee Mr. ang Mrs, M. S. Prico, | Mr. and Mrs, Haitvey Robinson en Certained “Mrs.” James and niece at dinner Sunday. | Word has been receiveg from Hen- derson, N. C., hat Mr. Ml. J. Harris is much improved, Litt’e Thelma Leo Price Is able fo be out again after be.ng emnfined to her home with Pneumonia. BPRTHA HARRIS. Stockholders’ Meeting. Notice Is hereby given to all stock: holders of ‘The American Benefieiai Insurance Company that the annual stockholders meeting of said Company will be held at the Home Office ot this Company, 613 A, N. Sesot xt on ‘Tuesday March 26th, 1918 at 8 o'clock P.M. Do not fail te be pres ent. J. THOMAS HEWIN, President, R. W. ANDBRSON, Secretary. Wanteg five colored waiters, Com— ‘d mence work at once, Wages $25.00 per month. wo months work guaranteed to sober, efficient waitors, Write, giv- ing reference. Craig Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey. BI NGA DISMOND, UNIVE DE RS ae DART Gate aang atts CS Ee i oe os ae [LOUIE SO SS ee Ginn eR MER misgivings as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Or- dor are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. ‘There aro also solemn admonitions Inculeated in the Lodge room that do not reach the oar of any excopt those who are account ed worthy of membership. our’ Mérto Is LOW, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon those threo pillars rest the structuro of our In- stitution. Woe bolieve our Order is condue.vo to tho welfare of both Sexes and it Is tho onjoined duty of all to wateh over one another in sickness and in health and to re- monstrato with those who wander from tho paths of reotitude and sobricty. We hope you will. decide to come with us in this onward march and wo will do you good. COMB AND SEE. NIA. 1% volicles for One Hundred Dollars. 3 ($90,000.) Tho Juvenile Dopart- h of the members. Our Homo Offlco USAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid to $3.00 por wook. Tho JOINING lynchburg, Virginia, ts, Richmond, Va,—Phone, Mad. 0256 Spring Lecture Courso at Mt, 0. ‘Third Sunday, March 17, 1918; 4:00 o'clock P. M, Address: Lawyer J. ‘Thomas Hewin; Music, Me A. Stars fomalo quartette; —solections, Mrs. Hla Carter. All “ure welcome. ‘The lec:ure course will be then discontin- ued until the second Sunday in April when a noted Dector of Divinity will address the people then an Editor, hext a Female Lecturer. Who are they? Watch this space, Rey. J. ANDREW BOWLER, Pastor, f Moy se ne Sis ol Bs ah 3) BN + sa : = Pe ee 3 ey ee St Dt ee a ages pce . : densa Cua hn | aS NS » a oe Master B. R. Jefferson, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs, BE, R. Jefferson. From a camera snap-shot by Mrs, Rosa K. Wood. Blacksmith Wanted. A coloreq Blacksmith wanted, with or without family. Light worl, good wages, Apply at once, William H. Mapp, Box 115, Fastville, Va. Phono 29-12. ‘There once was a man who in fun Bought a War Savings Samp for his son But the boy wag so glad At the gift from his dad ‘That his parent was glagq ho'd begun, RSITY OF CHICAGG; TRACK MON. & Se ng HSS rare resanen reer ears b Te CUE AGA: Una a ase i NEE Raa es cesar Pe A 7 ARR. iy NURI ERS FAN es Sd Cond Ae Living or Dead, you will find satisfaction here. If you are living, you can decide just where you would want your friends to rest. If dead, you will be inside of this Cemetery and you cannot be disturbed. After months of effort, the Woodland Cemetery Corporation is ready to guarantee you a resting place in one of the most beautiful spots in this country. Look at Jasper Road. See where it goes and winds around. It is reasonably certain that the Committee selected will choose a place for this celebrated Divine on the road named in his honor. Lots can be bought on long time payments, with no interest. Buy now, while buying is good. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. PRESIDENT 3414 N. 4TH ST. RANDOLPH 2243 D. P. BRAGG, SECRETARY 502 N, SECOND STREET HE PLANET WANTED FARMERS RELEASED TO GET IN THEIR CROPS. Problem of Agriculture Discussed by Commissioner Kolter. Skilled Farm Laborers Essential to Continued and Undiminished Operations to be deferred to Class 2 in Next Draft. Commissioner of Agriculture, G. W. Koiner, has been endeavoring to help the farmers of the State to keep up the production of food in order to provide for the army, the allies and the people of Virginia. The keynote of his system has been to leave the farmers at work on the farm and also the skilled farm laborer. Mr. Koiner called a meeting of the Commissionione srof Agriculture in Memphis a short time ago, and resolutions were adopted requesting the War Department to exempt from military service the farmer and the farm laborer. A committee was appointed to present these resolutions to Congress. This Com. met members of the military Com. of Congress and urged such action as would give speedy relief in time for the busy spring farm work. Mr. Koiner stated in an interview yesterday; The President in a recent letter to Governor Capper, of Konsas, said: "Under the new selective service regulations. It is pro-provided that skilled farm laborers essential to the continued and un diminished operations of farmers shall be deferred to Class 2." WOULD FURLOUGH MEN FROM CAMPS NEEDED ON FARMRS "A bill has passed the Senate and has been reported to the military commitee of the House of Represunta tivos giving the Secretary of War authority to furlough soldiers from the camps for civil occupations. If this bill becomes a law and the farmers and farm laborers are furloughed to the farms whence they came a very substantial and badly needed help will be given to the farmers of this country. At this time 26 percent of the National Army is composed of farmers and farm laborers. Unless such action is speedily taken, it will be an impossibility on account of the great scarcity of farm help, to maintain last year's production. There are at least 20,000,000 bushels of corn now cut in the fields of this State that have already been damaged by bad weather, rodents and birds. With a shortage of labor how can the farmers save this outstanding corn and prepare and plant another crop of the usual extent?" asked Mr. Kolner. BOSTON BARS THE BIRTH OF A NATION. Great City's Honor Redeemed by Mayor Peters. Boston, Mass., March 4, 1918. Last week was a great week for the race in Boston. The disgrace of permitting the nefarious "Birth of a Nation" in 1915 was wiped out by the newly elected Mayor, Andrew J. Peters. Through the sole activity of the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League, the Dixon play was barred by the Mayor. It was being advertised at the movie houses to be given today at the Globe Theatre Secretary Trotter of the National Equal Rights League was informed of this on Wednesday and that after noon sent a protest to Mayor Peters. On Thursday at the close of the court session where U. S. Commissioner W. A. Hayes rendered John Johnson of W. Va., a free man, a case started and promoted by the League, a delegation waited on the Mayor. Those present were Pres. E. T. Morris, Mrs. Jane Posoy, William D. Bingham, our white fined, Dr. A. B. Lattimore, Prof. Allen W. Whaley, Dr. J. Silas Taylor and William Monroe Trotter, secretary. Mayor Peters said he had on receiving the League's protest sent for the manager of the Globe Theatre and was having the law ex amined and would do hi suitmost to prevent the play which he characterized as most objectionable. 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McGill, Shipwright, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. ```markdown ``` SIR JOHN A. HARRIS VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of January, 1918. HERBERT MAYO.... Plaintiff, orgint IN CHANCERY The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, upon the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that the said Alma Mayo, deendant, do appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. A Copy,— Teste;—LUTHER, LIBBY, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. g. You cannot eat your cake and have it, too. You cannot spend all of your money and save it, too. You cannot blow hot and blow cold at one and the same time. You must be thrifty or you must be a spendthrift. If you intend to spend to get all that you want, you cannot save any of your earnings. People, who spend all that they make may not be wasteful. They argue that if they had enough money, they would save some money. Don't fool yourself. To use the proper language, don't deceive yourself. Your necessities, real or imaginary will keep step with your income. People, who spend all that they earned on five dollars a week are now spending all that they earn on twenty-five dollars a week. When they were getting five dollars per week, they were "dead sure" that they could save some money if they could only get ten dollars per week. They had not acquired the habit of saving then and they have not acquired the habit of saving now. My advice to young and old is to start a savings account now. Deny yourself some necessity and try a Christmas Savings Club Card or a War Savings Stamp. Either or both will help you. The time to begin is now. 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Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express Agricul- technical North Agricultural and age for the ace) OAROLINA SCHOOL Teachers THE MECHAN NAMED BY THE DEPARTMENT The Negro Agricultural & Technical College of North Carolina (Formerly the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race) GREENSBORO, N. CAROLINA SUMMER SCHOOL For Progressive Teachers SEVENTEENTH Annual Session JUNE 26—JULY 29, 1916 Easy terms, practical courses, pleasant surroundings. For terms or catalog, address Dr. S. B. Jones, Director. Send $1 and secure lodging in advance. JAS. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. C. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SEVEN THE BANK OF NEW YORK SATURDAY March 16 SATURDAY.....MARCH 16, 1918. ROANCKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., March 11.—Mrs. M. E. Alexander, 716 Norfolk avenue, S. W., returned home from a very pleasant trip visiting her husband, Mr. Garland Alexander an Camp Lee, Va. She reports leaving him well and jolly. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield left Sunday, March 10 for Lowmoor, Va. to be at the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stokes, who is sick. Rev, J. H. Pinkard, 1008-1010 Salem, avenue, S. W., who has been in poor health, left last Sunday night for a visit by all of flowers, where it is hoped by his many friends that his health may be restored. Mr. Pinkard has been a source of much relief and help to the people of this community as well as those in other towns. We hope him a very beneficial trip and renewed vigor and perfect health. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, of 510 Fifth avenue, attended the burial of James O. Brown, of Shawsville Va. He was a nephew of Mr. William Brown. At St. Paul's M. E. Church, the pastor, Rev. S. M. Beane preached excellent sermons on eleven A. M. and eight P. M. Sunday March 10 being the last Sunday in the Conference Year a large audience greeted him at both services. The annual reports of all departments were read and the grand rally concluded, making a total of $405.00 raised in the last two Sundays. The grand total for the year was $2,752.10. The pastor left for the Conference which will convene Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15 at Washington, D. C. The members and friends of St. Paul's are hoping the Bishop will see fit to have Rev. Beane returned to the M. E. Church and the people of Ronanoke and keep the good work going. Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church preached at St. Paul's M. E. Church, Sunday, March 10, at three P. M. A. fair congregation greeted him. Rev. Taylor preached an excellent sermon. The collection was $20.00. Rev. Taylor holds a standing invitation to the M. E. Church and his choir and congregation. Sunday, March 10 was observed in Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church as Service Flag Day. At eleven o'clock, Rev. George C. Taylor, the pastor, used for a text, The Greatest Gift to the World—God's Son, given for fallen, lost and ruined man. Coming down through ages of time at the various decades when fathers and mothers had given their sons for the cause of honor, liberty, justice, loyalty and right. He delivered a wonderful message to an overwhelming audience of fathers and mothers, young men and maidens, who most attentively listened to the fine discourse rendered. At the close of this discourse a collection was taken, which was very gratifying. Mr. McGimpsey, of the U. S. Navy, and Mr. James Walter Traynham were invited to the front and asked to make some remarks, as both of the young men were from Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Each responded in his own way and all felt as nothing else could have caused them to feel. Mr. Traynham was from Camp Lee and Mr. McGimpsey from Norfolk. Both were looking fine. The funeral services of Sir Knight William Armstead of Key West Lodge No. 76, Knights of Pythias, who came to his death while at his daily occupation. While dumping a coke car in the Roanoke Machine Works yard on Saturday, March 9, he was caught underneath the doors which crushed out his life. the funeral cultery was rendered by the pastor, Rev. E. E. Rieks, who most beautifully spoke to his audience from I Samuel 20:3, "there is but a step between me and death." He urged all to think seriously and solemnly on this all important matter, since there is but a step between us and death. All who knew Sir William Armstead could say nothing more nor less than he lived a Christian gentleman at home, on the street at his work and in every place. The community loses a good citizen, the church a faithful member and Key West Lodge one of its strongest members. A great man has fallen among us, one whose memory we shall cherish for that sterling, manly character among us while he sojourned with us. Rev. William Gilbert, of Sweet Union Baptist Church spoke of the twelve years of close relationship with the deceased and always found him true and tried. He said a prince had fallen among us. Mr. Jerry Warren, of Salem, Va, died Saturday, March 9. Mr. Warren was well known in Roanoke City and worked for a number of years in the foundry department of R. M. Works. He died happy having told all around that he was only waiting on the Lord for release from this crusel world to obtain a glorious re- ward in Heaven. Mr. T. T. Traynan, who has two sons in the service was called to speak on the occasion of the hour. He responded to the call, taking the United States Flag in hand, unfurling it and reviewed the past 3300 years coming steadily step by step telling what the flag meant to the Medo- Persians in their day. He brought his talk down to our own time when all the people of our government would sacrifice life to sustain and maintain the liberties, religious and national that have been given through and by the flag of our country. Loy- alty to our flag is the motto of the thinking people of our race. The day's collection was $42.46. The Rooanoke Chapter of the V. N. L. I. Alumni Association held two very enthusiastic and largely attended meetings during the past two weeks. J. L. Stockton is president. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Penn, of 128 Seventh avenue, N. W. wish to thank the members and friends of the Silver Leaf Circle of the High Street Baptist Church for the great and agreeable surprise party given us on our twenty-fourth anniversary and fifteen years service as president of the Circle. We haven't words to express our heartfelt thanks to you, but will ever try to emulate the life of Him who died to save mankind. May the Lord ever bless you all. Mrs. R. B. Bailey of 210 First street, N. W. who has been very ill for the past two weeks is still confined to her bed but is in a convalescent condition. Sunday, March 10 was a glorious day at the Hill Street Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. D. R. Powell, preached at the morning service. At three o'clock the Hill Street Baptist congregation and choir accompanied their pastor to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and rendered service for Rev. W. W. Hicks and his congregation. At the evening service the Rev. Thomas Knight preached a wonderful sermon. Afterwards the Lord's Supper was administered by the pastor, Rev. Knight assisting. Revival services also began Sunday at Hill Street, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Knight, of Richmond, Va. Rev. Knight is truly an evangelist and we feel sure that the revival effort conducted by Rev. Knight with the assistance of the Holy Spirit will be a success. First Cabin Steward C. H. McJimpsey and wife were shaking hands with his many friends. Mr. McJimpsey has made three trips across. He is enjoying the best of health. Mrs. McJimpsey will live with her mother, Mrs. Laura Durphy, while he is a skipper for Uncle Sam. Sergeant James Traynham spent Sunday in the city. He is from Camp Lee. Dr. L. C. Downing is one of Roanoke's best physicians. He drew a commission as First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps and will go to the front to help win the fight for Democracy. Mr. Robert Page, of Chicago, Ill. is visiting his family at 267 Eighth avenue, N. W. Mr. Rothwell C. Deane is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. Mr. Deane was the owner of the Virginia Advocate that was in circulation in this city for three months. Mr. Enoch Williams, of 312 Tenth avenue, N. W. has been confined to his home on account of illness. He is much better. The A. M. E. Church Knitting Unit was the guest of Mrs. George C. Taylor on the fifth of March. They are keeping up the good work for our young men at the front. They will be the guest of Mrs. Elise Faulkner on the twelfth. Mrs. Pattie Otey of Bedford City, Va. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Walker on Patton avenue, N. W Mrs. Annie Campbell Reed, of Washington, D. C. is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Daisy E. Evans, 113 Gilmer avenue, N. W. The Silver Leaf Missionary Circle was the guest of Mrs. Rosa Totes on Patton avenue, March 7. They had a good number present and much business was transacted, after which a most sumptuous repast was served, consisting of fried oysters, hot rolls, chicken salad, peach ice cream and hot chocolate. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. White returned from Warrenton, N. C., where they attended the burial of his brother, Mr. Garfield White. Next week is War Chest Week in this city. Do your bit when they approach you. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER A surprise with "kickin' our old friend, Mr. Charles W. Thompson, by his good wife, Mrs. Charles W. Thompson, last Wednesday night, at their home on Chesapeake Avenue, N.W., in the way of a birthday "stag," Charlie, coming in on his run from Columbus, Ohio, tired out as usual, took a nap and was not called for supper. About nine o'clock there came several rings at his door that aroused him. Hearing music in the parlor he came to the head of the stairs, just in time to see Proper Tate and Little Willie (two extremes) coming in doing the "Chimie" to the tune of "Chimie-She-Wobble, That's All." On coming down he found his home invaded by the bunch of Hogs and soon found that a very pleasant surprise was in store for him on his forty-fourth birthday. Mrs. Thompson and their daughter, Miss Eliza, their cousin and house guest, Miss Beckwith, of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Thompson's sister, Mrs. Barksdale, had invited a bunch of the Hogs, of which Charlie is a thirty-third degree member, over to help celebrate, and they were all there with bells and music. Mr. H. M. Barksdale at the piano, was the feature for a while, with a bass solo by Ding-It Hughes. Solo Simpson sang, "They All Make A Fuss Over Me," then a sag two-step, led by Gus Warkins and Handside Dan Webb, after which, Mr. W. O. Hickman, the popular head-waiter at Hotel Roanoke, came in and introduced our good old fr'end, Mountain Soda, when yours truly, Little Willie sang feelingly, "I Need Thee Every Hour," and as Mr. Hickman went out he led in singing, "Where He Leads, I Will Follow." Then the cats began. The ladies had prepared a tempting Dutch Launch, and as usual, the Hogs were ready to do justice. Olives, Pieckle, Spaghetti, Butter Thins, Potato Salad Edam Cheese, Bevo, Pippin Cider and Cigars made the menu. Of course, our friend, Mountain Soda, came back, but you don't eat that. Then everybody got happy and Proper Tate led in singing, "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here" and Gus Watkins sang, "We Are Here Because We Are Here," then N. C. Pittman swore he could hear voices calling, "Old Black Joe." After the lunch and much song, amid the clouds of smoke, W. B. F. Crowell, who was toastmaster, called the Hogs to order and told of the cause of the meeting. Those present and responding to toasts were as follows and in order named: (Proper) E. G. Tate, H. S. Coffer, W. H. Thompson, J. Lester, of Jacksonville, Florida, R. W. Hall, W. A. Watkins, (Solo) George W. Simpson, (Ding-It) W. F. Hughes, N. C. Pittman, (Handsome) Daniel THE RICHMOND PLANET Webb, H. M. Barksdale, W. O. Hickman. (Strangler) Dr. H. J. Moseley, and Charles W. Thompson, the forty-four year old kid, with the toastmaster, brought up the closing remarks. Then the ladies, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Thompson and Mrs. Beckwith were introduced by the postmaster and each made a neat little speech, wishing all the Hogs success and hoping they all may live to be forty-four years of age. You know, Ding-It, the Daddy Hog and Charlie are the only old Hogs in the bunch. The rest are only making hogs of themselves, quite young yet, such as Sweet Papa Barlow, Strangler Moseley, Limpy Wray, Proper Tate and Poor Little Me, but if we keep going we will reach the age, way late, but as Chef Jones says, that's a deep point, you have to work up to it—this age business. It's great to look young, but it's the way you live, so says Ding-It. He is fifty-two but has young ideas, all right then, so has Charlie. There is hope for us all. May you live many more years longer, Charlie, and be happy, is the wish of the Hogs. On the fourth Sunday of this month, the 24th, the Roanoke Knights of Pythias, will hold their Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church at three o'clock sharp, Rev. Thomas H. White, D. D., of Clifton Forge, Vn., the Grand Prelate of the Virginia Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will deliver the sermon, Dr. White is one of the State's most able pulpit orators, Everybody should hear him and you are invited to be present. Special music by the First Baptist Choir under Prof. Majors, Come and help the K. of Ps. give thanks: All Sir Knights are requested to be at the Castle at two o'clock sharp, Sir J. Thomas Callaway is Chief Marshall. Uniform men report to Captain Shelton at same hour. By order of W. B. F. Crowell, D. D. Gl C. LITTLE WILLIE. URBANNA NOTES. Urbana, March 4.—Well the winter is about past and the farmers are getting busy. Mr. Richard Webb, after a severe illness died February 21st. Mr. H. N. Lockley has been licensed to preach the gospel. The home of Mr. George Carter was destroyed by fire last week with all its contents. Mrs. Julia Ward of Ardmore, Pa., is visiting Mrs. A. E. Green having been called here by the death of her father, Mr. Richard Webb. Miss Sarah C. Caraphell passed through town recently. Miss Mattie C. Robinson who has been indisposed for the past week is out again. Why the Urbanna notes do not appear regularly, is because the people of Urbanna do not show enough interest to justify the publishing of news items. If you want the outside to know what you are doing subscribe for the Planet. Tell your friends, Boyd handles 'em. J. C. Boyd Box 123 Urbanna, Va., also agent for the American Beneficial Insurance Co. DANVILLE NEWS. DANVILLE, VA., March 12.—Mr. George Hairston, 401 South Main street, after an illness of eight weeks debilitated this life last Friday, the seventh, at the age of 76. He was patient and hopeful during his sickness. His trust in God was strong, even to the end. The funeral services were conducted in the home, Rev. M. Robinson, of Reldsville, N. C. officiated. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, four children and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Susie Evans, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fuller died Tuesday of last week in New York. Her remains reached here Saturday. Services were held at the residence of Mr. Fuller on Lockette street. The Sacred Concert held at the Trinity Baptist Church Sunday evening was a treat to all who witnessed it. The participants, one and all, did justice to the occasion. The program consisted of solos, selections, recitations and quartettes. This service was held in behalf of Class No. 6, of the Sunday School, of which Miss L. M. Freeman is teacher. All went away rejoicing. The funeral services of Mrs. C. L. King, the wife of the Rev. C. L. King were held at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sunday. Rev. Carper, who preached the sermon, paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Remarks were made by Revs. N. T. Johnson and T. H. Lee. Mr. Will Robinson, Patton street, was stricken with Paralysis last Thursday night. The Ministers' and Doncons' Conference is calling attention to the brethren to meet next Monday morning, 11:30 o'clock Are you going? Where? My, you are late! Everybody is going to the Westmoreland High School, next Monday evening, at eight o'clock to hear the arguments on Woman Suffrage, pro and con. Come husbands with your wives, young men with your sweethearts. Miss Ione Watkins and Rev. J. R. Cooper will defend the affirmative while the negative will be supported by Miss Lella Lowe and Dr. S. G. Bullocks. General admission, fifteen cents; school children, ten cents. The Civic Improvement League met at the residence of Mrs. P. M. B. Hodge, 511 Franklin street. Friday the eighth, at four P. M. Quite an interesting meeting was held. Mrs. Daniel, Bowman and Hodge served the league to cream and cake. Mrs. Adaline Swann Reynolds, of Atlantic City, N. J. is home. The Stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams, Upper street and left a fine boy. Miss Bertha Crews is home after finishing a successful school term. We are glad to see Mrs. Florence Wilson back to her place of business on Main street. Miss Martha Greene is making rapid progress at Freedman's Hospital. She is able to sit up. Mr. John H. Fuller motored to Winston-Salem, Sunday, to spend the day. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Sarah Hill Williams, Miss Laura Inge, Mrs. Sarah Overby, Mrs. Rosa Greene. Mr. Abraham Claiborne has gone to Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. W. O. Ferguson is having a beautiful cottage built on Spruce street. VIRGINIA--In the Hustings Court Par II City of dichond, the 12th day of March 1918. DABNEY ELLETT ..... Plain iff. SUSIE ELLETT .....Defendant. The object of this suit is for the plaintiff to obtain a divorce A vinculo Marrimonii from the defendant' on the grounds of wilful desertion and aban dument. An affidavit having been made and filed that Susie Elllett the defendant is not a resident' of the State of Virginia an that her last known place of abode was Phiadelphia Penn. 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