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RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. BAPTIST PEACE COMMISSION REACHES AN AGREEMENT. President Morris and Secretary Boyd Central Figures. Both Contending Bodies to Meet in Some City--Joint Ratification of Findings of the Harmony Committees--Members of the Denomination Jubilant--Dr. Moses Tells About the Sessions. VOLUME XXXV, NO. 20 BAPT REA President Both Conten Findings of ination The great Baptist Conference held at Memphis 6, Tenn., March 18th, 1918 and consisting of a committee from the National Baptist Convention, Rev E. C. Morris, D. D., President, a committee from the National Baptist Convention, unincorporated, Rev E. P. Jones, D. D., President and a committee from the Southern Baptist Convention (white) President Gambrel, being the official head of the last name body and all meeting under the name of a Commission reached a has is of agreement after a heated discussion. THE PLAN OF REUNION There were concessions made on both sides. The two colored organizations elected a plan of reunion. There will be but one National Baptist Convention. Both bodies will change the announced place of assemblage to the same city, where the terms of the agreement will be ratified by both organizations. The statute entirely satisfactory and the law decision was unanimously adopted. This will be joyful news to the colored Baptists of the United States. (By S. A. Moses.) The war is over. The sword is in its sheath; the rumbling cannon will be heard no more, and the white flag is now unfurled to the breeze. The 2 National Baptist Convention which for the last three years have not ceased to contend against each other are now at peace. That the struggle has been bitter to the very bone no one will attempt to deny, but now the bitterness is no more. THE LAST DRIVE The last five was made in the chapel of Howe Institute, Memphis, Tenn., March 19th, 1918. It was his torric, far reaching and powerful. It can scarcely be doubted that many if not most, of those attending the meeting came with very grave doubts as to the possibility of affecting a peace of any kind, whatever. But these doubts did not, and indeed could not survive in the wholesome atmesphere created by the gathering. As soon as there was an opportunity for an interchange of views, each side saw the other gravitating towards the welcome shores of peace and good will. This last drive was put through by a commission of twenty-one men, sewn each from the two national bodies and seven from the Southern Baptist Convention on. THE PERSONNEL OF THE CONVENTION The personnel of the convention is well worth the closest observation of all who are interested in affairs Bauist c. In many respects it was the strongest and most efficient body of men of its kind that has assembled among us and will mark the beginning of a new era in the life of the Baptist deposition for its influence for good will be felt in every Baptist church, association, and convention in the United States for many a year. Hereafter there can not be found a good reason for Baptists of the same faith and order remaining apart. Not in the history of the Baptist denomination have matters of such far reaching import and affecting the life of so large a number of Christian men and women been submitted and solved in so short a time (Continued on the fourth, 1920). MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. George West, annotate the marriage of their daughter Mabel, to Mr. W. Emmet Coleman, Wednesday, March 27, 1918, Reception Wednesday April 10, 1918 from 8:20 to 11 P. M., at 815 N. 5th St., Richmond, Va. Friends are invited. No cards. —Mrs. John Graham of 1913 Decatur St., South Richmond, who was very painfully burned about the face last week at her home is improving. Her mother, Mrs. Lucy Thomas, who has been sick for several weeks is slowly convalescing. DR. RANSOM'S GREAT ADDRESS HERE CHARMS RICHMOND AUDIENCE For nearly an hour and forty minutes, Rev. Reverdy C. Ranson, D. D., scholar and orator as well as the expounder o. the religion of Jesus Christ hold an enthusiastic audience at the True Reformers' Hall last Mon day night spell bound, while he delivered an address that seemed to have stirred those assembled to repeal outbursts of applause. The address was delivered under the auspices of the Third S. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. M.E. Davis D. D. paucas. Mr. M. Alphonzo Norrell wag Master of Ceremonies and right; well did he discharge his duties. URGED UNITED ACTION Editor John Mitchell Jr, introduced the speaker to the satisfaction of all present. Chieristie W. D. Jones conducted the musical part of the programme. Dr. Runsom spoke upon existing conditions and upon the colored man's relation to existing conditions. He urged united action and the patriotic support of the present administration in the prosecution of the war. His humorous references to existing conditions and the need of the application of the principles of a "world democracy" to the colored people and in fact all other people in this country made a profound impression. SPOKE IN SOUTH RICHMOND TOO It was nearly 10 o'clock when he concluded his remarks and in a few moments all filed out well pleased with the evening's entertainment. Rev Dr. Ransom while here was the guerd of Rev. Dr. M. E. Davis. He spoke in "Tuesday night at the Second Baptist Church of South Richmond." Dr. Ransom spoke last Tuesday night to a large and enthusiastic gathering at the Second Baptist Church of which Dr. L. C. Garland is pastor. The speaker's address was punctuated with applause from beginning to end. So powerful were his remarks that at times the vast assemblage felt like rising enmuse and giving three rounds of applause. The pastor, in a few chosen remarks welcomed the speaker, Mr. F. L. Williams introduced Prof. James H. Blackwell, who in an enquent, intelligent and forceful manner, introduced the Hon. Reverdy C. Ransom. Miss Naomi Munford recited, "Bound for the Promised Land." The Sons of Zion Quartette rendered excellent music and the Sunday School Choir was out in full to fill their number on the program. An excellent collection was lifted by Messrs. John E. Hall, Jr. and John K. Cogbill. A rising vote of thanks was tendered the speaker and all who took part on the program. Remembrance In the remembrance of my dear Mother, Mary A. Nelson, died March 27, 1916. Dearest mother how I miss you. Since the Lord has called you home in heaven. And I know, you are blessed. The Lord has kept me And I linger around your grave. Mother, I love you But the Angels love you best; I miss you in my home What is home without a mother? By her Daughter and Grand Daughter Mrs. Anna Taylor is quite sick at her residence, 120 W. Hill Street. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1918. Crateful Acknowledgement It is with the profoundest gratitude that we express our satisfaction to Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., to the various organizations, beneficial organizations; Insurance Companies; and the various Public Schools of the city and individuals generally who set willingly and actively behead our call to take an act we par. in the city wide War Savings Stamps. Parade on Saturday March 23rd 1918. We commend the various organizations, as well as individuals for the splendid showing that they made to a Richmond public in the line of march; and we feel quite sure that the demonstration made on the above occasion will add much to the interest of the sale of War Savings Stamps among our people in this city. White considerable interest has been manifested heretofore, we are reasonably assured of double interest for the future. The Chairman and the Executive Committee of the Colored War Savings Stamps Committee extend their thanks to one and all. We also wish to thank the following for the following contributions to the Drafted Soldiers' Emergency Fund: First Baptist Church, $8.25; Mt. Talbot Baptist church, $2.25; Third St. A. M. E. Church, $10.00; First Presbyterian Church, $4.55; Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, $6.50; Shar on Baptist Church $6.05; Mrs. Mary P. Woodward, $5.00; Mr. W. A. Jordan $1.55. W. T. Johnson, Asst. Director, National W. S. S. Committee; J. T. Hewin, Chairman Executive Committee W. A. Ashman, Secretary Executive Committee. Master Emmett Berke's Birthday Party. Saturday 16, 1918 from 5 to 8 P. M. a large number of lads and ladies spent the hours very pleasant in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet C. Burke, 806 N. 6th St., as guest of Master Emmet M., in honour of his seventh birthday. The little friends were charming in their dainty frocks and suits, the spirit of the approaching holiday being evident everywhere. The color scheme and decorations were pink and green; in the center of the prey table stood the large birthday cake with its patriotic emblems, lighted to the extent of years of the host. Around this a bed of green foliage enclosed a pond of ducks, here and there were baby chicks etc., which responded to the aesthetic culture of the admirers. Numerous artistic and useful tokens were received by the host, who was surprised with delight beyond expression. Interesting games and music added to the pleasure of the evening. The chapinones were very pleased in the tradition of a mock marriage in which little Miss Charlotte Damel was the bewitching bride; Master Paul Morion, groom; Master B. A. Cephas Jr., the best man and C. D. Davis performed the ceremony. There was a large and beautiful bridal party. Light refreshments were served, after which patriotic souvenirs were given the lads and Easter tokens to the ladies. HARRIS-JOHNSON Miss Florence R. Johnson, ward of of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Powell of 766 N. 9th Street was married to Mr. Newton T. Harris last Saturday. March 23, 1915 in New York City. Mr. Harris's acting Sergeant in the 267th Infantry Machine gun corps stationed at Camp Upton L. I. New York. Mr. Harris is expected to leave for France in a few days. Mrs. Harris will return to her former home with Mr. and Mrs. Powell. No. 766 N. 9th after Easter where she will be glad to see her many friends. THE NEGRO AND REAL AMERICANISM Twelve million colored people of the United States as they have been so well represented in the recent Tuskegee and Hampton "War Time Conferences," possess simon pure Americanism. The Americanism of the Negro means doing intelligence, cleverly and partriarly the essential works of the world in war times—growing bumper crops of food stuffs, and some crops for ready cash; canning preserving and drying fruits and vegetables in home and school kitchen; earning, saving, and investing money in U. S. Government bonds and will savings gamps; building better schools; and making clean, comfortable homes for the training of useful, happy citizens. PROCF OF PATRIOTISM The finest proof of the Negro's patriotism is the enthusiasm with which leaders and workers alike have taken their places in the armed forces of the United States; have attacked with more intelligence and greater skill the big job of feeding the South and producing vast food supplies for our Allies; have eliminated common but important forms of waste in the kitchen and field; and have furnished the United States Government with ready cash which could be used to defeat antacetyl. VIRGINIA NEGRO FARMERS At Hampton Institute several humdred Negro farmers of Virginia recently me in conference to discuss what they could do to meet more effectively the demands which are made by the great World War. The Negro farmers of Virginia who have been ably led by John B. Pierce a Tuskegee Hampton graduate now serving as the state colored agent in charge of farm-demonstration work in seventeen countries showed clearly that they had made exception al progress in handling soils, crops and livestock. They showed, too, that they had learned how to use wisely the extra money that they had received during the past season from their abundant crops. Virginia Negroes, like thousands throughout the Nation, have recently been paying off many of their old debts. They have also had enough ready cash with which to improve their homes, schools and churches. They have been learning to pay as they go, and have been freeing them selves of the burden of time prices—the penalty of unsatisfactory and dearly bought credit. MEETING NATION'S CRISIS From all quarters there comes a common report that the colored people have demonstrated that in the Nation's hour of crisis they have been ready and glad to give of their best in order that the war for democracy may be carried to a successful conclusion. Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute made clear the position of twelve million colored people in this world war for democracy, when he recently said: "I know that all the colored people in the United States will rally to the defense of their country in this war crisis. "Whether in producing food-stuffs on the farm, in conserving food in the home, or in fighting for democracy in the trenches of Europe, the colored people—twelve million strong—will do their full share, loyalty and cheerfully in helping to win this world war for democracy." The Americanism of the Negro is a rare gift to a world at war and to a world which needs the continued and loyal support of twelve million citizens. In th's Americanism there is being fulfilled the vision of the late Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of Hampton from 1893 to 1917 who worked unceasingly for nearly forty years to give country people a chance to develop and make good. WM. ANTHONY AERY. Entertaining Men A Specialty We the members of the Men's Bible Class of Fourth Baptist Sunday School cordially invite every man of the city no now a member of or a regular attendant upon some Sunday School to register his name with us. We make a specialty of entertaining men. No strangers are allowed among us since we consider all men as brothers. There is a spirit of friendiness among us, which we believe is catching. Come study the Bible with us and help make the world safe by the practice of the principles of Him who blessed the earth with his presence, his life and his teaching nineteen hundred years ago. J. DAVIS, teacher. V. F. U. Rev. W. T. Johnson, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Honored by His Devons. On Friday night March 22nd, 1918, the deacons of the First Baptist Church gave a surprise reception to their pastor in the lecture room of the First Baptist Church. Prior to the night mentioned above a special committee from the Deacon Board had requested the pastor to cancel all engagements for Friday night March 22nd, so as to meet them. At the time mentioned the pastor and his wife appeared on the scene and they were received most cordially by the deacons and made to feel at home. After the pastor and his wife had been escorted to the lecture room the following program was carried out: The presiding officer deacon John S. Powell made a forceful speech setting forth the object of their presence that night. He also commended the pastor for its faithful and successful work accomplished in the First Baptist Church and his partistic work in the community at large. Deacon A. W. Holmes delivered a great and forceful address in which he took up the work of the pastor from the beginning of his labor's in the church, and community to the present time. Short addresses were made by deacons, K. P. Cousins; W. R. Minor; J. H. Harper; R. J. Christian; J. H. Morton, K. L. Harris and Hon orable J. C. Robertson. The pastor responded to these gracious words with great feeling, being taken entirely by surprise. He heartily thanked them for their kind words and assured them that the feeling that existed was mutual and that it is his desire and delight to read or the best service to his church in order to make it second to none. In the lecture room of the church a table was beautifully arranged where a splendid reception was tended the pastor and his wife. The menu consisted of Smithfield ham, salad chocolate, ice cream, cake and other delicacies of the season. While seated at the table the honored chairman of the deacon board an senior Deacon, Thornton Wyatt presented the pastor and his wife with a beautiful silver service. Mrs. Johnson was also presented a beautiful set of cups and saucers, the gift of deacon K. P. Coe sins. The pastor accepted with words of thanks for these beautiful tokens of love. Mrs. Johnson also came in for her share of commendation for the faithfulness and assistance in the great and good work that is being done by the pastor of the First Baptist Church. In Fond Memory. In loving memory of my dear mother, Eliza Moore, who departed this life eight years ago, March 22, 1910. "To live in hearts we leave becking is not to die." Her loving daughter, Mrs. LILLIAN MOORE MARTIN, Chicago. GENERAL CHRONKITE EXPLAINS Director Johnson Wanted to know. The following correspondence explains itself: 110 East Leigh St.. Richmond, Va., March 19th. Major-General Cronkhite. Camp Lee, Va. My dear Sir, The Richmond Tapes: Dispatch of March 19th carries what purposes to be a quotation coming from you with reference to the meaning of the military salute to a colored officer. Knowing that it is possible to be quoted wrong, I am writing to you to find out if you were correctly quoted. As members of the Negro race we are striving to do our part in this world war or丝 through which we are passing. Trusting to have a reply from you, I am yours truly. W. T. JOHNSON, Pastor First Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. Chairman Colored Bratch American Red Cross, Richmond Chapter; Asst. Director National War Savings Stamps Campaign Committee. War Department, Head- quarters Eighteenth Division, Camp Lee, Virginia. Rev. W. T. Johnson First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Sir I am in receipt of your letter of March 19th Outstanding an article in the Richmond Times D'spatch of March 19th. I have not seen the article, do not know where to get it, and will, therefore give you directly a simple meaning of the military satire. When two persons who are acquaint of me in civil life at any time, or in any place, a respectful saturation is customary. Under all ordinary circumstances, the rules of politeness require that the younger man show respect to the older by first tendering the saturation; or, if there be any emotion as to the social rank in life, as for example that of employee or employer, or of master and servicer, the saturation would primarily be given by the ere occupying the more lowly position. This as you well know, is the rule whether the saturation be rendered by men of the same race and color or the contrary, and whether the saturation be rendered in the North South East or West. Likewise in the military service it is both the custome and the requirement for all of its members to rend or saturation; passing; between officers, regardless of rank; and between officers and the members of the enlisted personnel. This saturation must be rendered with precision and in what is accepted and organized as a military manner, it is a silent saturation; is rendered with the hand or with the weapon borne by those saturing; depends upon circumstances. I do not constitute the salute as any expression of inferiority on the part of the person saluting to the person saluted but simply as that mark of respect which junior should show to his senior, whether in age or rank. In explaining the condition which might result from the meeting of colored and white officers, I have stated that had the white officer known the colored man before he came into the service he would have greeted him by word in the proper anj customary manner; and that likewise should the colored man have entered the service and become commissioned under these circumstances, their salutation would be expressed properly only by the military salute. Very truly yours. A. CHONKIHITE. Major General. Command ng. ATTACK ON FRENCH FRONT. Washington, March 24. The following cablegraph was received at the French embassy today directly from General Vignal: "The German offensive against Croisilles and Tergnier (on the right of the attacking front northwest of Camprai) continues. Very violent fighting is under way. "The Germans are employing ninety-seven divisions approximately 1, 261, 000 men. The British resistance is very energetic and the enemy 'less' are very heavy. "The battle line is reported to have been withdrawn from six to seven kilometers (between three and one-half and four and one-half miles.) "Confidence rests with the entente." Closing of a Successful Revival Petersburg, Va.—Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev. Eli Tartre pastor. We have just closed a very successful revival conducted by the Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. D., the celebrated singer and preacher and one of the best evangelists of our race. We had over two hundred and thirty five accessions. Our brother goes from us to the Great Baptist Tabernacle, Marvine and Berks St., Philadelphia, Pa. May God bless him. B. M. C. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE. FIVE CENTS THE MINISTERS' CONFERENCE. The Richmond Minister's Conference held an interesting meeting last Monday although president Pane was absent on the account of having been on the sick list for about a month. He is convalescent. Rev. William Stevenson was also reported on the sick list. After reports were in, the conference got down to business, and settled the question on the discipline of members. One member was restored who knocked at the old door of entrance, while one slipped in another way. A paper on "What part should Deacons take in the Ordnation of Beacons" was to be read by Rev. R. J. Bass. He being absent the paper was deferred until the 1st Monday in April. Rev. E. D. Caffees paper; subject, "Should Roman Catholicism be encouraged by Colored Baptist," will also be read. This is an interesting subject for our denomination in this present time. Members and friends are urged to attend and hear these distinguished divines. Rev. Wm. Thomas Sec., of the Conference seated a great victory on presenting facts in his paper. Subject: "Is a Conne t necessary to the proper Ordnation of a Minister." The brethren tried in vain to shake this giant writer. Our meetings are open to the public. You are welcome at the 2nd Rapeus. Church every Monday at 11:30 o'clock. Y. W. C. A. NOTES From March 20----25 a Conference of workers in the South Atlantic Field was held at the Central Association, Miss Ruffin and Miss Jackson and Miss Penn were present at this conference because of their recent attendance at the conference in New York our our workers of this field were excused. Miss Josephine V. Pinyon of the National Board who has been making a tour of the campgrounds came from Atlanta to Richmond. We regret to announce her stay in Richmond was cut short by a telegram calling her to New York. Our South Atlantic Field Secretary Miss A. P. Ruffin spent Sunday after noon at Coker College, Hartsville, S. C. From March 22 25 the Sate Cabinet Council of the Y. W. C. A. Student Movement has been in conference. Miss Ruffin spoke to this Body on work among colored girls. The State Cabinet Council of Student workers in this State will be held at Westhampton College April 5--S. Miss Eva D. Bowles our national worker, comes down from New York to address this conference. She will speak on work among colored girls. Miss Williams' class of High School Girls in Home Nursing will meet Tuesday April 2nd at 5 o'clock. Special program at Vesper services Sunday hour 5:30 P. M. The instructive galks on Social Standards by Dr. Noble who represents the National War Work Council Y, W. C. A., ended with the talk to girls Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, in Fifth Street Church. Richmond Chapter, of Humpton. All Hampton Graduates , Hampton Trajesmen and Exstudents of Hampton are requested to be present at a meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the Armstrong League on Easter Monday, April 1st, 1918 at 7 P. M., at 716 N. 5th Street. Theodore Drury Opera impressio on Transcontinental Recital Tour. 2014. Our city may look forward to an appearance here in Song Recital of Theodore Drury formerly of New York but now of Boston, Mass. Mr. Drury has produced with all Colored talent such operas as "Aida," "Bastet" "Carmen," "Cavatera" and "Pagliacci." This will be his first trip West since he returned from Europe. The Re recitals will be unconventional, as scenes from operas will be sung in costume. In Memoriam MOORE - In sad and loving remembrance of my dear sister, Mrs. Diana Moore, who left us one year ago on March 26. There is a soft, a downy bed. Far from these shades of even; A couch for weary mortals spread Where they may rest their aching head. And find repose in heaven. Her sister, (Mrs.) JULIA BLAND. TWO HEY PLANET TEXT OF OFFICIAL STATEMENTS London, March 23.—Following are the official statements of the figating on the western front: German (night)—The first sagege of the great battle in France is ended. We have won the engagements near Monchy, Cambrai, St. Quentin and La Fere. A considerable part of the English army is beaten. We are fighting approximately on a line northeast of Bapaume, Peroune and Ham. German (day)—Under the command of the Emperor and King the battle of attack against the British front near Arras, Cambrai, St. Quentin has been proceeding two days. Yesterday also good progress was made. Divisions of Crown Prince Rupprecht stormed the heights north and northwest of Croisilles. Between Fon tainelles-Crisilles and Moeuvres they penetrated into the second enemy position and captured the villages situated there of Vaux-Vraucourt and Morchies. Strong British counterattacks failed. Between Gonneclieu and the Omignon stream the first two enemy position³ were penetrated. The heights west of Gouzeacourt, Hendicourt and Villers-Faunon were captured and in the valley of the Cologne stream Roisel and Marquais were stormed. The fighting around Epechy heights was bitter. These heights being on circled from the north and south the enemy was compelled to leave them for our troops. Between Epechy and Roisel the enemy vainly endeavored by means of strong counterattacks to bring our victoriously advancing troops to a standstill. He was driven back everywhere with the heaviest losses. GENMANS BEFORE THIRD ENEMY POSITIONS This heights north of Vermand were stormed. We stand before the third enemy position. Under the effect of this success the enemy evacuated his positions in the bend southwest of Cambrai. We pursued him through Demicourt, Plesquieres and Ribeccourt. Between the Omignon stream and the Somme corps of the army group of the German Crown Prince after the capture of the first enemy positions, made their way through Holborn Wood and fought across the heights of Savy and Houpy, penetrating into the third enemy position. South of Somme divisions broke through the enemy lines and in an uninterrupted forward movement drove the enemy over the Crozet Canal toward the west. Jaeger battalions forced a crossing of the Oise west of La Fere. In company with divisions following they stormed the heights northwest of the town which are crowned with the permanent works of La Fere. The captures so far reported by the army group of Crown Prince Rup precht are 15,000 prisoners and 250 guns; by the army group of the German Crown Prince, 10,000 prisoners, 150 guns and 300 machine guns. Artillery battles continue between the Lys and La Basse Canal, on both sides of Rheims, before Verdun and in Lorraine. British (night)—The battle is continuing with the greatest intensity on the whole front south of the Scarpe River. South and west of St. Quentin our troops have taken up their new positions and we are heavily en engaged with the enemy. PRITISH ADMIT BREAK IN DEFENSIVE SYSTEM. British (day) —Heavy fighting continued until late hours last night on the whole battle front. During the afternoon powerful hostile attacks, de livered with great weight of infantry and artillery, broke through our de fensive system west of St. Quentin. Our troops on this part of the battle front are falling back in good order across the devastated area to prepare positions further west. On the north ern portion of the battle front they are holding their positions. Very heavy fighting with fresh hos the forces is in progress. French (day)—An intermittent bombardment of considerable violence was carried out against our front lines and positions in the rear north of the Chemin des Dames, in the region of Rheims and in Lorraine. An enemy raid ees of Loireve was without success. There were patrol encounters north of Hill 344 (Verdun front.) In the Woevre, in the region of Blem eray, the Germans made an attack that was dispersed by the French fire. They killed 1000 loses es and left prisoners in our hut. U. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION. There appears to be a good deal of misinformation circulated amongst the agricultural community as to the policy and scope of the Food Administration with relation to price fixing I wish to say at once and emphatically, that the Food Administration is not a price-fixing body except with regard to certain commodities which are today dominated by wholly abnormal overseas commercial relations, and the surrounding factors with regard to which are such as to project great dangers both against the farming community and at the same time the consuming community. The two commodities under regulation are wheat and sugar. With the further exception if cases in which it has intervened purely as a friendly intermediary between organized producers and consumers—as in city milk—the Executive Department of the Government has no authority and no desire to fix prices of products of agriculture. it seems necessary and desirable to restate the reasons already referred to by the President which render it. SERIES OF VICTORIES CLAIMED BY BERLIN. War Office Reports Army Now Stands In Middle of Commine Battle NESLE IS TAKEN BY STORM. Guiscard and Chauny Captured and Allied Troops Forced Back, Fighting Stubbornly—Fighting Bitter at Every Point of Contact. Berlin (via London) March 25. Brit 5th Admiralty per Wireless Press.) —Today's German statement says: "Crown Prince Rupprecht has with the armies of General von Bebow and General von der Marwitz again defeated the enemy in a tremendous struggle near Bapaume, while the corps of General von Der Berne, General Lindequist and General Kuehle broke through strong positions of the enemy to the northeast of Bapaume. "In the bitter fighting the troops of General Cruenert and General Stabs coming from the cast and southeast drove the enemy back via Ypres and Sailly. "The stubborn enemy resistance, which had been reinforced with fresh troops, was broken in a violent battle. Freshly brought up divisions and numerous tanks threw themselves against our advancing forces along the roads leading from Bapume to Cambrai and Peronne. They could not bring about a decision in favor of the enemy. In the evening defeated they streamed back again in a westerly direction. NOW STANDING IN MIDDLE OF SOMME BATTLE FIELD "During the course of the night battle Bapamae fell in to the hands of the Germans. Hot fighting developed for the possession of Combles and the heights situated to the west. The enemy was defeated attacks by English cavalry breaking down. We now are standing to the north of the Somme and in the middle of the former Somme battle field. "The German Crown Prince with the army of General von Hutier, has forced a passage across the Somme below Ham. His victorious troops have in bitter fighting, mounted the heights to the West of Somme. Violent counterattacks by the British infantry and cavalry broke down with sanguinary losses. The town of Nesle was taken by storm in the evening. "Between the Somme and the Olso the troops which penetrated across the Crozart Canal late in the evening of March 23 have taken by storm strongly fortified and stubbornly defended positions." "On the west bank of the canal in hot fighting, British, French and American troops were thrown back through the pathless wooded country via La Neuville and Vellequier-Auern. The attack continued yesterday and the French infantry and cavalry divisions which were brought forward for a counterattack were thrown back with sanguinary losses. The relentless pursuit by General von Conta and General von Gayle pressed after the retreating army. Gulscard and Chunny were captured." WOULD INDICATE NEW OFFENSIVE PAR TO NORTH The allusion in the German official statement to fighting in the vicinity of Ypres and Sailly would seem to indicate a new offensive far to the north of the Somme battle field. There is however a Sailly just to the south of Bapaume and three miles to the east of Sailly there is a town called Ypres. It may be that these are the two places referred to in the text of the German official review of the fighting. WALL STREET BECOMES VERY OPTIMISTIC ON RUMORS. Hears Reports of Large Numbers of German Prisoners Taken in THINK THRUST HAS FAILED Tobacco Stocks First to Show Prom bounced Recovery—Steel Recovers More Slowly, but with a Distinctly Impressive Upward Swing. (By Broadan Wall.) New York, March, 25.—Stocks were almost buoyant for a while this afternoon when a rumor gained currency to the effect that more than 100,000 Germans had been captured by the English. Before the opening several banking houses had a report of the capture of 150,000 and the figures went even higher in some reports. All news agencies seemed to have the report, but none published it because official confirmation was lacking. But aside from this report the general news of the day confirmed the military authorities of the Street in the belief that Germany's great thrust has failed. It is felt that the crisis of the war has passed, and that from now on even Germany must realize that victory of the allies is certainty. These were the thoughts in the minds of Wall Street traders almost from the opening of the market. WORKMEN WANTED IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, D. C. Over 'phone the United States Civil Service Commission has just advised that the Government is starting work on a number of temporary office buildings for the War Department. These buildings are to be located at Washington. Government will furnish all labor. Two thousand carpenters and fifteen hundred laborers needed at once. Carpenters will receive 62 1-2 cents an hour, time and half over eight hours. Ten hours to be worked each day. Laborers receive 35 cents an hour. In a short time electricians, steamfitters and plumbers will be needed. Transportation will be furnished. Applications will be received and acted upon at once by this office. Laborers should bring with them letters of recommendations from former em plowers. Apply Room 423 Post Office Building. THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA DECLARES BOOTY CAPTURED SIMILAR IN QUANTITY TO THAT TAKEN AT ISONZO Amsterdam, March 25.—The fall of Bapame was announced tonight in a telegram from the German Emperor to the Empress it is announced officially. The Emperor's telegram reads: Bapame fell last night after a hard struggle. My victorious troops are pressing forward from Bapame and further south are advancing on Albert. The Somme has been crossed at many points above Peronne. The spirits of the troops are as fresh as on the first day of the battle. "Over 45,000 prisoners more than 600 guns thousands of machine guns and quantities of ammunition and provisions have been taken, just as after the Isonzo battle in Italy. "May God be with us. (Signed.) WILHELM." 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Savings Accounts Solicited MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK NORTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STS. John Mitchell, Jr., President D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St. Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 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! HELLIISH PREFIN TO HEAVENLY PRAYER. He was indeed an all-around, busy body of a human being. He had tride his hand at earning money in more trades and vocations in any one year than any man residing in the three adjacent counties. During his lifetime he had been engaged in divers undertakings, legal and illegal, wise and otherwise and now he can be dubbed among many other things, an ex-promoter, ex-barkeeper, ex-crook, ex-church member, ex-society leader, and—really, he is an ex-overthing but an ex-cussing man. That is one accomplishment that he will never forego until he pastes on 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 Caulathe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bristlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. 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Jr., President Contractor & Builder Bank Bidg. Phone, Ran. 2637 In Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 Taking of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A Specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA his wings (angel or imp) and sailed to some port in the great beyond. During the time that he was a member of the church, he was a regular attendant on the services, but never had taken any special interest in the work. He just went to be numbered among the throng. One night he attended the weekly prayer meeting, and another brother with the same name was seated behind him. The preacher looked in his direction and said, "Brother ———— please lead us in prayer." (He referred to the one behind our friend.) This ex-brother was astounded, but never lost his nerve. He murmured, "Ain't this H———" and AROSE TO PRAY! THE PLANET POST OFFICE OFFICIAL IS RE- MOVED FOR SHORTAGE. Inspectors Find E. M. Earman, the Money Order Superintendent, $3,000 Short in Accounts. COMPLETE OFFICIAL INQUIRY. Unable to Account for Deficit, Which Was Made Good Immediately. Accused Superintendent Believes He Will Be Exonerated. Unable to account for a $3,600 short age reported in his department about six weeks ago by the postal inspectors E. M. Earman formerly superintendent of the money order department of the Richmond post-office, was officially re moved from office by the post office authorities at Washington, it was anounced in that city last night. When questioned about the matter hasnight, Postmaster Hay T. Thornton declined to make any statement, saying that he had not been officially notified by the Post-Office Department at Washington. However, he reluctantly admitted that he had known for a long time that a discrepancy had existed in the money order department, of which Mr. Earman was superintendent; that he had written to Washington for instructions, and at the present time was awaiting definite orders from the department. SHORTAGE WAS MADE GOOD When BOOKS WERE EXAMINED In justice to Earman it was said that when notified by the post-office inspectors that, according to the books, a shortage of $3,600 existed in his department he immediately made the amount good by giving his person a check. However, this is required by the postal regulations and if it is found in later examination that there was no shortage, Mr. Earman will be refunded the money by the department. The discovery of the discrepancy in the money order department was made about six weeks ago while Postmaster Thornton was in Florida on his vacation. About twelve inspectors arrived at the post-office to make their intermittent audits of the accounts and books of the various departments. Assistant Postmaster W. Ross Southward, who, in the absence of the postmaster, accompanied the inspectors in their examinations of two accounts and books of the various departments was notified by the inspectors of the reported shortage in the money-order department. INSPECTORS UNABLE TO ACCOUNT FOR SHORTAGE Inspectors and postal officials in Washington have been unable to account for the shortage. Mr. Earman formerly superintendent of the money order department stoutly contends that he is innocent of any knowledge of a deficit in his accounts and that he does not and did not know that a shortage existed. He said that he had checked himself up a few days before the arrival of the inspectors and that his books balanced. Although he has not been at work since the discovery of the alleged shortage, he had not been officially removed until yesterday. He asserted that if there was any shortage a thorough investigation would completely exonerate him. Since the suspension of Mr. Earman about six weeks ago, Elmer S. Redwood has been acting in the capacity of superintendent of the money order department. (Times Dispatch, March 22, 1918.) PARIS SAYS BIG GUN WAS HID IN THE WOODS. Monster Cannon Located in Forest of Gobain Near Laon, Dispatch Says. SEVENTY MILES AWAY. Shells Arrived at Regular Intervals, Report States, About Every Fifteen Minutes on Average-Bombardment Ceased Yesterday Afternoon. Paris, March 24.—The bombardment of Paris by the big German gun ceased at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. It is believed in some quarters that more than one gun was engaged in shelling the French capital from a point behind the enemy lines, believed to be over seventy miles from Paris. The German "monster cannon," which has been bombarding Paris, has been located in the forest of St. Gobain, west of Laon, and exactly 122 kilometers (approximately seventy-six miles' east of Paris city hall. The gun says the Matin is established near Anizy in St. Gobain forrest. This would place it somewhat further south in the wooded area, and it estimates the distance is about seventy miles from Paris. Sunday in Paris was ushered in by the loud explosion of one of the ten inch shells fired by the Germans from their new gun more than seventy miles distant, at 6:55 o'clock this morning. The alarm was sounded immediately. Many people took shelter, but larger numbers appeared in the streets on the way to the churches, which were almost crowded as usual, the women who sell palm leaves doing their customary thriving business. The shells arrived at regular intervals of twenty minutes at first. The detonations seemed louder, amid the ordinary Sunday calm, than yesterday day but they seemed to have lost their power to disturb the population which refused to be distracted from its Sunday habits to any great extent. In the absence of means of transportation a great many persons were seen on the streets leading to the center of the city, walking to keep their appointment. The rapidity of the fire increased after the first few shells landed, explosions following each other every fifteen minutes on the average. Some of the shots came after an interval of only twelve minutes. The comments of the French press this morning were about evenly divided between the big gun which is bombarding the city from back of the German lines and the terrific bat raging on the Birmish front. The tone of the comment on the bombardment is one of astonishment at the feasibility of the performance, while as to the battle the favorable ending of it is confidently expected. The newspapers do not conceal their admiration for the mechanical feat of the Germans in constructing their new weapon, but speak passionately of the useless barbarity of the bombardment. The Matin says it is consoling to note that the number of victims is small, but it asks for reprisals on German cities. PRUSSIANS CLAIM PERONNE AND HAM IN BIG DRIVE. Berlin Wireless Message Also Tells of Capture of 30,000. HUGE VICTORY IS CLAIMED Army Now Attacking Line at Bapaume to Take Third Positions. Berlin, March 24. (via London, British Admiralty per Wireless Press.)—The Germans have captured Peronne and Ham and defeated British and American regiments brought up from the southwest for a counterattack on Chaney, according to the War Office statement today. The statement adds that more than 20,000 prisoners have been captured and 600 guns have been taken by the Germans. Victory in the battle which has been raging heat Monchy, Cambrai, St. Quentin and La Fere is claimed by the Germans The British Third and Fourth Armies and parts of Fran co-American reserves are declared to have been beaten, with the heaviest losses, on the line from Bapuume to Bouchavennes and behind the Some between Peronne and Ham, as well as at Chauny. The text of the communication for lows: "Wesern theatre: The battle near Monchy, Cambrai, St. Quentin and La Fere has been won. CLAIM DEFEAT OF FRENCH AND AMERICAN TROOPS. "British Third and Fourth Armies and portions of Franco-American reserves who had been brought up were beaten, and on the line of Bapume Bouchavesnes and behind the Somme between Peronne and Ham, as well as at Chauny, were repulsed with the heaviest of losses. "The army of General von Below (Otto) took by storm Monchy height and south thereof carried forward the attack in a westerly direction beyond Vanceourt and Menin. It now is engaged in a fight northwest of Bapume for the third enemy positions. Strong British counterattacks were repulsed. "The army of General von Dormar Witz, following upon the heels of the vanquished enemy, pressed forward in close pursuit Friday night as far as the third enemy position in the Equanceourt. Nurlu, Templeux, La Fosse, Bernes line. "Early yesterday they renewed their attack against the enemy and defeated him, in spite of his desperate defense and continual counterattacks. A junction with the left wing of the attack of General von Below was affected." FORCED CROSSING OVER TORTILLE SECTOR, SAYS BERLIN "Between Manancourt and Peronne the troops of Generals von Kathen and von Gotard have forced a crossing over the Tortile sector and on the Somme battle field are fighting around Buchavesnes. Peronne has fallen. Other divisions have pressed forward to the south thereof as far as the Somme. "As early as Friday evening the army of General von Hutler, pressing closely forward, took by storm the third enemy position, broke through it and compelled the enemy to retire. "In ceaseless pursuit the corps of Generals von Laetwitz and von Oettinge have reached the Somme. "Ham felt, after a desperate fight into the hands of our victorious troops English reserves; thrown against them in a desperate attack, sustained sanguinous losses. "The corps of Generals von Hebern and von Coute and the troops of General von Geyt after a fierce battle, crossed the Crozat Canal. "French, English and American regiments which had been brought up from the southwest for a counterattack were thrown back on Chauny in a southwesterly direction." BESTOW PRAISE ON VALOR AND BRAVERY OF TROOPS "For the achievement of a formidable success the troops of all the German races exerted their utmost; the attacking spirit of the infantry could not have been exceeded. It has shown what German bravery can accomplish Light heavy and the heaviest artillery and mine throwers, unceasingly pressing forward over crater fields essentially contributed to the support of the infantry attack, which continually pressed forward. Flame throwers took their part of pioneers in the fighting as in their ordinary work, and maintained the old traditions. "Aviators and balloons brought valuable information to the command. Our chasing and battle cocholens, customized to victory, maintained in hard fighting mastery in the air and attacked the recreating enemy columns. Motor troop columns and trains worked incessantly. "Points of communication in the rear of the enemy were the objectives of our bombing squadrons who have THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA been active every night. Our captures have increased to over 50,000 prisoners and 600 guns. On many of the remaining points of the westernfront artillery battles and reconnoitering engagements have continued. BERLIN REPORT TELLS OF SHELLING OF Paris has been bombarded by German long distance guns, according to the German official communication, is sued tonight. The staement adds that the British in the retirement are burning French towns and villages, and that between the Somme and the Oise the Germans are still going forward. Enormous quantities of booty have been taken by the Germans, according to the statement, which follows: "Between the Somme and the Oise our corps are fighting their way for ward. Chauny has been taken. "Our booty in war material is enor mous. The English in their retirement are burning French towns and villages. "We have bombarded the fortress of Paris with long distance guns." "A gigantic struggle is taking place for Bapaume. A battle is in progress on the Transloy—Combes—Maurepas line. "The Somme has been crossed at many points in our attack between Peroube and Ham." BOUQUETS FOR THE PLANET. I consider it indeed a great privilege to me for the first time to write a few articles to your valuable paper I think the Richmond Planet the best Negro paper published in this country. The Richmond Planet stands for "Equal Rights to all and Special Privileges to none." You are certainly pleading the righteous cause of the Negro, the thing I like about the whole matter, you are pleading at the right time to the right people You are not bending your knees to the Gods of Baal. Mr. Trumbo, white can use a gun well, for he shot and killed his wife, her father then shot two others, this was done near my school a few days ago. "There shall be wars and rumors of wars." We are having both now and our sons are being called to go to help maintain "Life, Liberty and perils of Happiness"—A free Democracy the Negro is getting some heme fits out of this war already. What we colored men want is "Equal rights and equal opportunities." Dr. Galvin the great beloved hero of the Baptist State Convention is calling the brethren to get ready to come to Newport News, May 5th. Let us go brethren. Dr. Galvin is the right man in the right place. Dr. R. C. Wood of Lynchburg has so ably presented the educational side of the Va. Seminary and College let us rally to these righteous matters. It is our school it is being operated for our boys and girls. Let us rally to the standard—be there when the gavel sounds. At May 5th. Rev. Wilson is gone to Woodstock. Va., while Rev. Jones takes his place here to tell "Israel of her sins and Jacob of her iniquity. There are three colored churches here. This is a farming section, there are large crops of corn and wheat and tobacco raised here. A railroad passes through this town. My school has been extended. The farmers are very busy preparing for their crops. Let each of us do our "bit" in interest of the war. This is our country, and our war. Time for actions is now. "Why halt between two opinions? If this is our country and if we are citizens—our duty is clear before us—let each preacher, teacher, lawyer doctor, farmer, laborer and businessman do his part—Duty." For every man shall bear his own burden, Gal. 6:05. Shoulder up your war burden, Baptist State convention also. We colored people are here in this country to stay. We want to go right up to heaven from America. Sincerely yours, THOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. WORRYING THEMSELVES. Certain element's of the South have been worrying themselves into a fever over the question of whether or not a white soldier should salute a Negro officer. The soldiers themselves, white and black, have given the matter little thought; their minds are occupied with more important things. A few hot heads may have been led astray by racial prejudice, but the instances are rare, and good sense generally has prevailed. Naturally, respect for the uniform demands a salute, whether its wearer be white or black, and it is being given unhesitatingly and unbegrudgingly. Major-General Cronkhite explains the matter simply by saying that a salute is only the military manner of saying "Howdy" but this explanation is hardly compatible with the commonly accepted idea of the salute as a tribute to the uniform. After all, what matters the color of the man who wears it? The very fact that he does wear it is evidence of h's willingness to make the supreme sacrifice for his country. That should be sufficient. It calls for the tribute of respect from every person, he he soldier or he he citizen. Richmond Va., Times D'patch, March 22, 1918. WANTED—Export Binotype operator. Apply Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va.. Announciment. 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. 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Main St. Phage, Mod. 487 ATLANTIC COAST LINE THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH Effective February 11, 1918 TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY-FOR Florida and South: 8:20 A. M. and 6:15 P. M. 12:45 A. M. For Petersburg: 12:45 A. M., 6:05 A. M., 8:20 A. M., 0:00 A. M., 9:20 A. M., 3:09 P. M. , 10:00 A. M., *13:45 P. M., 5:55 P. M., 0:15 P. M., 8:25 M. For Goldbear and Fayetteville: *4:00 P. M. TRANS ARRIVE RICHMOND DAILY-6:00 A. M. , 6:45 A. M., 0:26 A. M., 8:40 A. M., 10:05 A. M., 11:10 A. M., *21:10 P. M., *15:10 P. M. , 6:05 A. M., 8:15 P. M. *Except Sunday, **Sunday only** time of arrival and departure and connections not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE RUSHMOND--MAIN ST. GEATON (N. B.—Following schedule figures published on information and not guaranteed.) 10:30 E.—Daly—Limited—For all parking South. Bumped bullet parlor car. 8:20 P. M.—Daly—For all parking City, Buffalo Suct. and interstate car. 8:20 P. M.—Daly—For Danville, Ardana and Birmingham with Putham observation car. YORK RIVER LINE 4:15 P. M. —Daily—Local to West Point. 5:10 P. M. —Stemmer train, daily except Sunday for West Point and Baltimore. No stop. 7:35 A. M. —Local to West Point. TRAINING RICHMOND From the South: 7:00 A. M. 8:19 A. M. 5:20 P. M. and 8:30 P. M., daily; 8:40 A. M. except Sunday. From West Point: 7:40 A. M. 6:15 P. M. From West and 8:40 P. M. —Stemmer train from Baltimore, daily except Sunday. MAGRIDRER DENT, D. P. A. 907 East Main Street Phone Madison 30 28 North Seventh Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cinnati, Loville & West: *1:50 p., *0:30 p. Main Line Local, *8:35 a., *6:15 a. James River, Linc: *10:00 a., *5:15 p. Old Point, Norfolk: *8:20 a., *12:00 a., *6:15 p. Newport News, Local: *7:00 a., *6:15 p. Newport News, Newport: Newport, Oil Point: *11:10 a., *14:40 p., *6:15 p. Newport News, Local: *0:55 a., *8:05 p. From West: *8:10 a., *8:40 p., Locals: *10:15 James River: *8:25 a., *5:10 p. Daily: *Except Sunday SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH Trains leave daily: 9 A. M. Norlitan, local 1:19 P. M., Bloops Atlanta and Jacksonville; 0:38 P. M., Atlanta Brinningham sponsal; 11:40 P. M. bloops Jacksonville; 7:45 A. M. Trains servo 5:19 A. M., 8:12 A. M., 5:45 S. M., 6:09 P. M., 2:05 A. M. THREE A 号 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Published everyaturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 SATURDAY.....MARCH 30, 1918 Prayer is all right when tempered with work on a basis of 16 to 1. We mean work, 16 prayer, 1. Yes to 1. The white folks hereabouts mean us well colored folks although at times they have a peculiar way of showing it. President Woodrow Wilson has not taken any action as yet relative to the thirteen colored soldiers who were hanged and five others that are to be hanged. The white sentries found asleep at their posts in France and who have been sentenced to death have not been executed. General Pershing did not approve the sentences and referred the matter to Washington. This occurred in the war zone, the scene of actual hostilities. The thirteen colored men sentenced in Texas were executed without the sentences being referred to Washington. There was a difference in color and a difference in the locality. THE GREAT OFFENSIVE. No patriotic citizen of the United States can view, other than with alarm and regret the steady progress now being made by the German army and their allies on the western front and fail to realize the urgent need of men and supplies upon the battle fields of Europe, if any satisfactory results are to be attained either this or any other year. We have refrained from commenting upon existing conditions. The collapse of Russia has not only released between two and three million men for service on the western front and on the Isonza, better known as the Northwest portion of Italy, but also provided these fighting Teutons with an abundance of foodstuffs raw materials and ammunition. All hope of starving out the Central Empires has vanished. Great Britain is admittedly too weak to carry the load of men and money much longer and France's staggering. Only the United States of America can save the day, if it can be saved at all and this country needs at least five years of preparation. Events on the western front show that Commander-in-Chief von Hindenburg knows this and that he is determined to press the fighting before our forces can arrive on the field of battle. The astounding announcement that the Germans have captured nearly 50,000 British and French troops, nearly a thousand cannon and more than 2,000 machine guns with large quantities of ammunition has caused a feeling of depression on this side. It has been followed by a determination to raise more money and to send more men to help those with whom we have cast our fortunes. Major General Leonard Wood has announced that this country must raise five million troops for service on the other side. The problem of getting them there is not now discussed. The day of walking upon the water is past and the sailing of vessels over the seas with German submarines. Lurking everywhere is very risky. Some say the war will last three years and some prophesy that it will last five years. It is costing the United States thirty four million dollars per day. If it ends this year, Germany and her allies will have won. If it is carried on for a longer period, the United States will emerge triumphant. If Germany wins by force of arms, this will be followed by a commercial war the like of which has never been seen since the creation of the world. It may be that a conclusion honorable alike to all parties may be attained but should this be so, it will be as surprising as some of the happenings that have already taken place. THE VIRGINIA-BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION 232 South Main St., Danville, Va. March 2, 1918. Brethren and Co-Workers of the Virginia Baptist State Convention, Greetings: Amid the world's greatest conflict the Lord has brought us through one of the worst winters of the present generation. And it is amazing that such a winter, with other disadvantages, has inflicted upon us even as little suffering as it has. But this is but another manifestation of our dear Heavenly Father's ability to love care for and support his own even amid ad verse conditions. So as a sign of special gratitude to our Father for having spared us through the winter let all the members of the churches of our convention with broad hearts and open purses, make a grand and generous thank offering unto Him, as Israel often did in years gone by. And remember that one can sustain no loss by his generosity toward Him "from whom comes (to us) every good and perfect gift" and who says "freely ye have received, freely give." Therefore, beloved we plead with you, as an individual as a pastor and as a church, to give for education and missions, through the convention, as freely this year as you did, at the Jubilee meeting last year. And there is so much to encourage us to do this. In the first place, we realize that this money is well spent for the education at uplift of our people at home, and for sending the message of salvation to hearen abroad. Then our work at the Virginia Theological Seminary and College was new or in finer shape than it is now, Dr. R. C. Woods a prince among College presidents with his able and adequate faculty, is bringing much to pass in the development of our young people for the scorer duties and realities of life. And Dr. Bernard Tyrell, that prince among the theologians, homilists and palpit powers is truly preparing the boys to preach. The new dining hall and K'chen, costing about six thousand dollars, is a superb structure and is nearing completion. This is a valuable asset and adjunct to the institution that should inspire everyone interested in our work to do his full part in raising at least seven thousand dollars, as Newport News. A banner will be awarded the church that sends actually the largest amount of money to the convention and the Pastor of that church will get a gold medal. And a banner will be given the church that sends the largest amount per member and the Pastor of that church will get a gold medal. Then there will be a laymen's medal. This will be given the layman in cluding any officer in the church, who gives the largest personal donation to the convention. Thus an opportunity for all to win distinction in this hard cause. Please fill the blanks of your convention letter as accurately as possible. And be sure to state the present membership of your church. Dr. C. E. Jones pastor of Zion Baptist church in which we meet and his people with the other pastors and people of Newport Naws, are making large preparations for our arrival. Delegates will be cared for at the rate of one dollar per day, for board and lodging. And the prospect is very brilliant for a great meeting from every viewpoint. May you and your Zion be ever blessed with peace and prosperity is my prayer. And may you be well repre sented in the convention. May S-12, 1918, with Christian means and christian manhood. Remember your convention in your prayers. Being very grateful for your generosity in the past and for your liber- ality in the future I am. Yours for the work, A. A. GALVIN, President Virginia Baptist State Convent. THE BAPTIST PEACE THE BAPTIST PEACE (Continued from the first page.) and with such Christian statesman ship. No such questions have ever arisen among us before these, and it is practically certain will not arise again in many generations. Hence the absolute necessity of putting for ward the very best men. The Southern Baptist Convention sent its efficient and amiable president Dr J. B. Gambrell, the mountain peak of the Baptists of the South, and with him Judge W. E. Akinson, Doctors O. L. Haley, A. U. Boone R. W. Weaver, Ben Cox, A. J. Barton the latter the leading spirit in the great prohibition movement in the state of Texas. Herein is the brain and heart of the Southern Baptist Convention. The unincorporated Convention, of which Dr. E. P. Jones is present sent as its representatives Doctors P. D. Gaines, the humblike; J. W. Hurse, the stalwart; S. S. Jones, S. R. Prince, a fireball; J. L. Harding G. W. Alexander, and E. W. Bowen. This is the cream of the Jones Convent on and men better fitted for this work could not be found in their ranks. The convention of which Dr. E. C. Morris is president sent these: Doctors T. O. Fuller, president of Howe Institute; J. A. Booker, president of Arkansas Baptist College; L. K. W. iiams, A. R. Griggs, C. T. Walker, the silver tongue; W. H. Moses, the author and thinker; and C. H. Parrish, whom we all know. Any Bap tist question may with perfect safety be entrusted into the hands of this d sungished crew. Taken altogether this is ag fine a lot of men as ever we need to get. THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION The work of the Commission was behind closed doors. Thus they were beyond the influence of applause and suggestion from those not actually members. And while they worked the visiting brethren and sisters, "whose name was legion for they were many" watched and prayed; but mostly pray THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ed. The First Baptist Church of Memphis of which Dr. T. O. Fuler is pastor, is located about half a block from the chapel in which the commission held its meeting, and here for ten long hours, men prayed with an earliness and fervor seldom witnessed. If they had thus prayed for the triumph of the allied armies, doubtless the war would now be over; who knows? The prayer of the righteous prevalent much. This is an entirely new record for prayer services among us. It is worthy of simulation and should be the general rule rather than the exception. The atmosphere around and about that section of the world was charged and aurecharged with an influence, the wholesomeness of which is hard to describe and borders on the unseen and eternal. This be ing so, the knotty problems of the commission were not only solved, but dissolved to the infinitesimal. A TENSE MOMENT. A tense moment was that when the natural kindness of the commission led it to bend to the longings of the visiting brethren who had made such great sacrifices and displayed such intense interest in the questions involved by disclosing to them in open meeting the PEACE TERMS as agreed to by every single member of the com mission. During the reading, the silence of death prevailed, while tears of joy filled the eyes and dampened the cheeks of strong men and women who were then witnessing the triumph of their inner souls and were satisfied. At the close of the reading thunderous applause, great shouts of joy, the stamping of feet, clapping of hands while halluhlahj rent the very air, Doctors Morris and Boyd shook hands. Some one said they k'ssed but this I did not see. The full text of the agreement will be published in the de nominational papers. It has been to attend a fairly number of Baptist meetings of various kinds, but this was by far the greatest of them all in every respect. COLORED MEN STILL LEAVING THE SOUTH Galveston, Texas, March 23.—Rev. E. C. Branch, president, Prof. A. W. McDonald, secretary of the Judge Lynch International Book and Pub Fishing Company loaned out three hundred dollars to race men on the 23rd inst. to go North. These men are some of our best citizens, leaving good families beh'd to follow them. Many of them were Masons, Odd Fellows, K. of P.'s, and U. B. F. Eight of them are leading churchmen. The last words were, "Good bye, South." These men did not go by the underground railway Ine, nor will they have to go from the States, Arkansas, Georgia and Louisiana in the still hour of the night. They went by the Mallory Line Steamship. Prof. A. W. McDonald, of Reedy Chapel is doing all he can to bring the A. C. E. League to the highest notch. He is well protected by the way of advice and assistance from his beloved pastor, Dr. J. E. Edwards one of Howard University's ripe scholars. Mr. W. T. Price, one of our leading race business men is studying law. Mr. Price is a successful tailor and runs a large shoo shining parlor of fifteen chairs. He is a member of Avenue L. Baptist Church, also of the Business Men's League, K. of P. and Masons. Mr. F. E. Stewart, notary public made a business trip to New Orleans last week. He states that things are on the boom there. Mr. E. J. Dorsey, popular tailor at 315 1-2 Twenty-sixth street, does his own drumming. FULTON NOTES: Rev. Scott, a student of Virginia Union University, preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning at the Mt. Calvary Church. Rev. William Harris, the pastor responded to the sermon in an enthusiastic talk, in which he requested the continued co operation of the congregation and outlined plans for the ensuing year. A series of revival services were begun Sunday night in Union Level A series of revival services were begun Sunday night in Union Level Church. Mrs. Fannie Robinson, of 1123 Denny street and Mrs. Susie Carter, of 1125, are indisposed at home. Sylvester Dunston, Philip Jeffers and Sir Walter Henderson are still sick. All of the members and friends of the Davis Armstrong League are glad to see Mss Lorena Johnson out again. She had been sick for several weeks. She is superintendent of the Infant Department of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School. Sr J. H. Kenney, is now at the Richmond Hospital very sick. Mrs. Ella Johnson, 728 Denny street, Mrs. Della Braston, 810 Denny street are better. Mr. Henry Smith died at 820 Denny street. He was a member of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church and his funeral will be held from the said church. PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY HELD AT ELLERSON, VA Ellerson, Ma., March 26.—Union and Ellerson Vadges and Shiloh and Pleasant Grove Courts of Calanthe celebrated their Thanksgiving Anniversary of the Order on Sunday, March the 24th, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The ladies were robed in white, the emblem of purity. Sr James Tinsley was master of ceremonies. Scripture reading. Sir Conway Trimuel; prayer, Sir James Tunstall; song, "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name;" welcome address on part of Church, Mrs. Rebecca Temple; welcome address on part of the Knights of Pythias, Rev. Mitchell Washington; welcome address on part of the Courts of Calanthe, Mrs. Bessio Richardson; response, Mrs. Ella T. Brown; recitation, Mrs. Dora Bagby; recitation, Mrs. Lott e Hazard; select reading, Miss Sarah Roane; song by the Order; recitation Mrs. Marie Green; an eloquent address on Calanthe sm, Mrs. Ella T. Brown, District Deputy of Hanover; intrudory remarks, Sir P. L. Dandridge, Deputy for Hanover; sermon, Rev. L. H. Dickerson, subject, Friendship, Proverbs 18:24. The collection was lifted by Sir William Randolph and Mrs. Rebecca Temple. Benodiction by Rev. Mitchell Washington. WINCHESTER NEWS. Winchester, Va., March 26.—Mrs. Gus Boyd, of Stephen City was a visitor of Miss Ellza Boyd last week. Miss Boyd has been confined to her bed, but is better. Mrs. Junius Ford, of North Main street has returned from Balt'more. She was called there by the sudden illness of her sister, Mrs. Ollie Newman at John Hopkins Hospital. She is much improved. Mrs. Susan Williams, of West Clifford street was buried from the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Friday morning at ten o'clock, Father John McShery officiating. She was one of our oldest citizens, having been born March 26, 1863. She died March 24, 1918. Had she lived two days longer, she would have been eighty-four years of age. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson. Her father was a minister of John Mann M. E. Church. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Tokes, of Winchester and Mrs. Ellen Comphier, of Pittsburgh and a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She was buried in the family lot in Orrick Cemetery. Mrs. Harvey Mitchell is sick of Pleurisy at her home on South Brad dock street. Mrs. Howard Robinson is on the sick list. Mrs. Mayhew B. Cook underwent a successful operation in Memorial Hospital on Monday last. Miss Irene Henderson, of Millwood is much improved. She underwent an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Frazier is taking a treatment at the hospital. Mrs. Elmira Brisco has returned to Carlisle, Pa. She was here attending the funeral of her aunt. A good many of our Knights attended the Pythian Anniversary at Strasburg, Va. on Sunday morning, returning for the services here at night. The Pythian Anniversary services were held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on South Braddock street, the Rev. W. P. Fisher officiating, Sir H. H. Bartlett was master of ceremonies. A good many Knights came from Berry Ile, Va, and ladies and Knights from Strasburg. Everybody is looking forward for Easter. Rev. J. A. Reid has returned from Conference for another year. He preached his first sermon on Sunday. We are glad to have him with us aga'n. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Young People will give a Tom Thumb Wedding on Friday night. Miss Ida Gray was confirmed on last Sunday in the Episcopal Church by the Bishop. DONORA NOTES. Donora, Pa., March 26.—Mr. William Madison has opened a fish market on Sixth street, No. 329. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Thompson visited friends in Brownsville last Wednesday. Mrs. Cordio Lipford, of Eckman, W. Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Stephen Parrish. Mrs. F. Hawkins and Mrs. Louise Coles, of Stewartville, Ohio visited Mrs. C. P. Beal last week. Mr. William Abbot is on the slick list. The Keystone Temple. No. 92, Donora, gave an entertainment Saturday evening at the Elk's Rest. It was a success. Committee, Mrs. F. Green, Mr. A. Reed, Mrs. Stella Sauners and Miss E. Shoppard. The First Baptist Church Choir gave a recital March 16. The attendance was large. It was a success. Mr. John Stephen left Donora Saturday for Pittsburgh, where he will make his home. All members of General Cresswell Company, No. 37 be ready for inspection March 29th. This company of the U. R. K. of P. is under command of Capt. D. L. Reynolds. The Ball'more Club of I. B. P. O. E. of W. will give a grand Easter Ball, Easter Monday, April 1, at Markell's Aud torium, Monongahela, Pa. Dancing from S to 12. Admission, $1.00 per couple. Committee, C. W. Davenport, C. Nailer, A. Reed. 42. Bennett, W. Johnson, T. Anderson, R. Simmons, R. Kennedy, Pat Truman of Monongahela visited here Sunday. W. E. Ferrs, of California, Pa. was a caller in Donora Sunday. MET WITH FOUL PLAY. Mr. J. D. Jones, formerly of Richmond, Va., but lately of Monessen, Pa. met with foul play while on his way home from Donora, Pa. Sunday night between Monongahela and Donora, at a place called Black Diamond Junct on. He was taken home by his companion. The last seen of him was Monday morning when he reported off from work until Wednesday, when he was found in his room. He was removed to Monongahela Hospital, where he died Friday morning. Mr. Jones was highly respected by all who knew him in surrounding towns. He was a member of Capital City Lodge, No. 11, of Richmond, Va. His sister, Mrs. Wood arrived from Richmond to look after the remains. Messrs. C. P. Beal, Emmet Johnson John Haston, George Green and a host of others called in Monessen on Monday, 11 a.m., for Mr. Jones but, they d. not so, him. WANTED Colored Laborers State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Deata Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000.) The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (,25.00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at the N W. Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Bonefits from $1.50 to $3.00 per week. The JOINING FEE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD. Grand Chief 1202-13th Street, Lanshaw, WI. C. F. HUBBARD, Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Corr. 6th and Bond #11, Lynchburg, Virginia. WSS Headquarters 25cts. Will Start You $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $100. will make you feel like a Millionaire. K.69 WE LOAN MONEY ON REAL ESTATE We sell property. We will help you to save your money. Our Safety Deposit Boxes will AFFORD Protection to your valuables. Mechanics Savings Bank. N.W. Cor. 3d and Clay Sts. Richmond, Virginia. TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflictions, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the principles of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we obtain a merit in whatever light equipment we do to regard our enterprises. We do it, Joas. COME AND SEE WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST misgiving as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy, of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to demonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. GREAT THRIFT PARADE HERE. Colored Folks March Too. A Detachment From Camp Lee Here--A Magnificent Display. No Previous Line to Equal It--Patriotic Songs and Outburts of Applause All Along the Line. White Citizens Applaud the Dark Contingent. 1 One of the greatest, if not the greatest street pageants ever staged in th's city, took place Saturday, March 23, 1918, upon the occasion of the grand rally for the sale of War Savings Stamps and known as the Thrift Day Parade. The line was to move at 3:30 P. M. and it moved on schedule time. Col. William M. Myers was Chief Marshal and he handled the mammoth parade in a most proficient and masterly manner. The line was about two hours in passing. All partcipants were required to march on foot. The military division, 353th Aero Squadron, *o'gnal Corps*, U. S. A. Attalion, 185th Infantry, U. S. N. A. 185th Infantry, U. S. N. The Richmond Bline Battal'on, Richmond Grays, Richmond Howitzers, Home Defense League, Civ'e Division, Public School Division and then last, the Colored Division, with John Mitchell, Jr. Marshal in charge. The right of the Colored Divis'on rested at Fifth and Grace streets and when the last of the white school children had fled past, the Marshal wheeled on. On his right was First Aide, Rosace C. Mitchell, wearing the uniform of a colonel in the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias and on his left was Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, Chairman of the Colored War Savings Stamp Committee for Richmond, who was following was Mr. W. A. Jordan. The parade was a success as a result of the leadership of Messrs. Johnson, Jordan and the corps of faithful assistants as follows: Lawyer J. T. Hewin, Rev. M. E. Davis, Rev. A. A. Hector, Rev. R. B. Taylor, W. G. Singleton, Rev. Dr. Clark Randall, William I. Johnson, Fred. Mangrum, John E. Mabrey, Mrs. P. B. Willams, A. C. Clarke, W. S. Morgan, Edward Lewis, Benjamin R. Adams, W. I. Hopkins, Mrs. W. T. Johnson, J. W. Rutledge, W. B. Davenport, S. J. Gilpin, John T. Taylor, William A. Hawkins, Benjamin Beverley, G. A. Jackson, Poyton Thomas Day, C. P. Randolph William Christian, Harrison Deane Mrs. Hannah Johnson, C. C. Wright Ralph Johnson, Alex Jordan, Mrs. Hattle Bolling, S. Marshall, James W. Poo, J. H. McGrew, State Y. M. C. A. Secretary. A battalion of colored infantrymen and band from Camp Lee, with white officers headed the Colored Division. Th's battalion was without question, the feature of the parade. From the time this Division moved off until the end of the parade there was one continuous outburst of applause from white and colored. No soldiers have ever made a more favorable impression on a community than that set of manly and tr colored soldiers from Camp Lee. As in nearly twenty years that colored men with rifles have paraded the streets of Richmond, it is but natural that the colored people should have shown such joy and approval. Then followed the Spanish War Veterans. Uniform Rank, K. of P., Colored Branch Red Cross, Women's Service Division, Capital City Lodge of Elks and Band, American Beneficial Office Force, Shepherds and Makers of Bedlam, John Watheman, National Ideals, Seven Buzzards, East Bad Clubs, Queen Esther Temple, Old Fellows and the pup's of the Colored Public Schools, headed by the Armstrong High School. The parade was West on Franklin and Monument avenue to Jefferson Davis Statue, then to by auditorium streets, then to an overflow meeting in Monroe Park, The Colored Division returned to Johnson's Auditorium on Leigh street, where Caterer James Frayer had prepared a bounteous repast for the Chief Marshal staff and Camp Lee soldiers. The latter made a frocal attack on the tables and seemed to have had great pleasure in seeing the accumulations of food and other good things placed thereon. Many remarkable features were noted in the parade, chief of which was the entire absence of any disorder. Everybody seemed to have been imbued with a spirit of true patriotism. The playing of the Camp Lee band, headquarters and in line of march was very favorably commented upon. Sales of stamps were boosted tremendously. Hundreds who never knew the meaning of Thrift or had no interest in the stamp sale were croused to the need of the hour, to save and support the government. Many of the stamps were the cause of much merriment, among the colored people. When Chief Marshal Mitchell dispatched a number of h's aides to accompany the Camp Lee Band to the station to meet the colored soldiers they passed colonel Giles at Fourth and Leigh streets. He was then seated in his angry with that old wide brim hat pulled down over his fat and slick He immediately chased the horse one and jumped into his swallow-well coat and silk hat, snatched a judge of the age of 1776 and hied himself down town, overtook the entingent in time to be the first one meet and greet Colonel Myers and hers at the station. The Colonel's well known attitude obtruding himself into the lime-light, at the expense of the feelings the public-spirited citizens of colony generally known and therefore bore with patience his irresistible and unimpressible personage as usual. FARMVILLE NEWS. The revival meetings at the First Baptist Church for ten days conducted by Rev. S. W. Smith, D. D., pastor of Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, New York, were among the greatest and most beneficial ever held in this Church. The great awakening of the Spiritual life was followed by the con version and addition of about one hum dred to the Church, 4. e., by gathering in those who had lost their mem bership in their original Church-home. Several of the Public Schools were visited by Dr. Smith with the pastor it held, 4. H. Wiley and wherever Dr. Smith spoke the schools many were converted. We were told to say not one seeker was left at the anxious seat on the night of the 22nd inst., when Dr. Smith closed the series of meetings. The pastor, members, and all friends expressed themselves as being greatly benefited by Dr. Smith's work under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. The officers and members of the Church did not allow Dr. Smith to want for a pleasant time while in our midst, and their efforts in this direction were much enhanced by the assistance of the pastor, Rev. Augustus and some of the members of our sister A. M. E. Church. The several pastors and ministers are to be praised for their Christian spirit and presence also the great help they gave in these meetings. Certainly we cannot forget Bro. John Brown who led the praise service in these meetings for three weeks, the service of the day for me. On Dr. Smith's departure, the people loaded him down with good things for his family, besides a purse totaling $72.00. This pleased the pas or very much because the people lived up to the high mark on which he had placed them before Dr. Smith. Rev. Wiley does not feel that he has made a mistake by coming to the First Baptist Church and the Church has everything to rejoice over and be proud of because he did come. Easter Sunday the baptizing will take place at the morning services, 10.45. Sunday at 4 o'clock the Knights of Pythia and Court of Calathea had their annual turn out at the First Baptist Church. The choir rondened special music for the occasion. The scripture was read by Rev. J. R. Augustus from 1 Peter, 1-13. Rev. Wiley went to a throne of grace in prayer. Mrs. Martha Hairston delivered the welcome address. The remarkable standing of the Orders for nine years was rendered by Mrs. Mary E. ILL. The speaker of the evening, Rev. Nelson Jordan was introduced to the audience by Rev. Wiley; Rev. Wiley gave a cry for Restoring message indeed from 1 Peter, 2.17 "Honor all men. Love the Brotherhood Fear God." Interesting remarks were made by Mr. Weldon Scott and Mrs. Robert Brown. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to take this method of extending our heartfelt thanks to the many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and their valuable assistance during the illness and at the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Nannie C. Vaughan and Family Mrs. Mary Pettis Jert Wednesday forington, N.C. to appreciate the marriage of her son, Dr. Willie J. Pettis of Richmond to Miss Gertrude Lauterloth. Mr. Arthur Jordan spent a few days here last week visiting his parents. Misses Jessie Cousins and Evelyn Harston spent Sunday in Petersburg. Mrs. Ida Bolling of Ely Street was called out of the city last week to attend the funeral services of her niece Mrs. Malendia Yancey of Shannon W. Vn. Mr. Jackson Glaze went to Lynchburg Saturday to witness the marriage of Miss Ophila Spence to Mr. Fisher. Miss Blanch Patge who is teaching in Bedford City spent Sunday in the City. Miss Florence Smith of New York is the guest of Mrs. Ida Bolling of Elv Street. GENERAL PERSHING'S REPORT The war department received today a long cable message from General Pershing reporting on the fighting in the Teuton drive. Only a small part of it had been decoded up to midnight and it will not be made public until tomorrow. Amsterdam, March 24.—"Franco—American reserves which counterattacked at Chauny (on the north bank of the Oise, seven miles southwest of La Fere), were repulsed with heaviest losses, the German war office announced. The German press is jubilant to night, but nowhere either in the official war office bulletins or in special dispatches by German correspondents at the front, is the word "break through" used. Berlin treats the operations he bween Arras and La Fere as preparatory to a campaign on an even larger scale. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PYTHIANS CELEBRATE ANNITVERSARY OF THE ORDER The Knights of Pythias and Courts of the Chelsea observed their anniversary here last Sunday afternoon at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and at the Fourth Baptist Church despite the down-pour of rain. There was a large attendance at both places. The Uniform Rank, led by Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr., and the members of the subordinate lodges marched from the Pythian Castle, 727 N. North St., to the Ebenezer Baptist Church. There in line were, Col John R. Col, Col Miles Col, Col Adhiles Jackson, Col T. M. Crump, Col. A. A. Tennant, Major Edmund Smith, Capt. W. Jerome Davis, Capt. George l. Branch and Capt. Charles McAlborne. REV. DR. STOKES' SERMON The Choir sang, and prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Pryor, Rev. W. H. Stokes, D. D., delivered a most impressive sermon and created a profound impression. His text was from John 15:13. "Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." The Jubilee Songsters of David ereated a sensation with their songs which sounded like a symphony. They were a musical aggregation great merit. Grand Chancelor John Mitchell, Jr., spoke on the work of the Order. GOLD PRESENTED He presented Mrs. Kate S. Thomas with a $10.00 gold-piece in recognition of her great work in the Order, having secured the largest number of new members since January and he presented Mrs. Lucy Cross with a $5.00 gold-piece for having secured the next highest number of new members. A vote of thanks was tendered the Pastor, church, choir and songsters for their services. THE CHURCH HILL EXERCISES The exercises at the Fourth Baptist Church were in the hands of Sir George E. E., Booker, W. E. Brown and Sir Charles E. Stephens. The choir of the Fourth Baptist Church rendered music assist two, three, four clubs that served to eliven the occasion. Reed Johnson, delivered the aniversary semen to the entire satisfaction of all present. His remarks were appropriate in every respect. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived at a late hour with Miss M. L. Chiles and Mrs. Kate S. Thomas. The announcement of the award of the prizes was the K. Award of the Fellowship. No. 42 and Blooming Lily, No. 15 North Star, No. 52 were out in full force. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS The Committee of Arrangements and the Ushers had charge of both meetings and the success was the source of much gratification. Both churches were decorated with cut ushers. The committee was as follows: Committee—Miss M. L. Chiles Chairman; Mrs. Lacey Cross; Mrs. Anna Taylor; Mrs. Mildred Johnson Mrs. Addeide G. Thompson; Mrs. Mary Aytes; Mrs. R. E. Wesley; Mrs. Nannie C. Johnson; Mrs. Kate S. Thomas; Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Mrs. Louisa Allen; Mrs. Hannah Brockenborough; Mrs. Martha A Wood, Mrs. Harried Blunt; Miss Rebecca T. Mitchell; Mrs. Leonetta Henderson; Mrs. Rhoda Dawson Mrs. Ella Brown; Mrs. Mary L. Jones; Mrs. Cora Childs; Mrs. Mollie Miles; Mrs. Gilberta B. Hardy; Mrs. Margaree Martin; Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., Col. Thos. M. Crump; Sir W. H. Willis; Sir George E. Booker; Dr. A. A. Tennant; Sir W. Henry Jones; Sir W. E. Brown; Sir E. K. Page; Sir J. W. Thompson Sir Adams; Sir T. Terrell; Sir C. Dietel; Sir Daniel; Sir I. W. Jackson; H. F. Payne; Sir Frank H. Holmes; Sir Walter Davis; Sir Zebede Henderson; Sir Arumhead Nibiru; Sir Burrell Jackson Sir J. S. Anderson; Sir Eda. Smith; Sir D. W. Booker; Sir Samuel Roue; Sir W. H. Tucker; Sir Moses Johnson; Sir A. L. Woolfok; Sir Charles E. Stephens; Chairman Committee on Ushers. Dear Sir,—Will you kindly call the attention of the readers of your paper to the risk attached to sending money in special delivery letters, advising them to always purchase money orders or have their letters registered. Many persons are not aware of the fact that the Government does not reimburse the sender of a special delivery letter for the loss of contents, whether the same is due to loss by fire, carelessness or any other cause. By publishing this information I think you will be rendering valuable assistance to many who are not familiar with the law bearing on the subject. Very truly yours, HAY T. THORNTON, Pos master. —Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., of Philadelphia, Rev. H. Powel' of Washington, D. C., and Mr. A. Humbles of Lynchburg, Va., were in the city this week. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The Phyllis Wheatley Branch is holding its yearly financial campaign. The illness of the Secretary and the absence of the Pie's Secretary made it necessary this year to hold this campaign in two sections. The first half of the campaign was held March 4-9th. The public will please note that the last half of the campaign will be held April 2-7th. BRIEF BITS OF NEWS FROM BALTIMORE BALTIMORE WHITE CITIZENS ASK FOR A GENTLEMEN'S AGREEMENT ON RACE SEGREGATION. (By Franklin F. Johnson) Baltimore, Md., March 28.—A conference between representative white and colored citizens was held at the City Hall on Thursday of last week, at which the whites suggested the adoption of a sort of gentlemen's agreement by which the recently annulled segregation law could be kept in virtual effect. Dr. Howard E. Bonnard H. H. Langley, Prof. Carrington H. Davis, C. Fitzgerald, and James W. Hughes were the colored men present. They defeated the deserved end of the bitter refusing to agree to any voluntary segregation, denouncing the idea and giving figures to show that where colored people moved property values increased. Rev. Dr. E. C. Morris, of Holena, Arkansas, president of the National Baptist Convention will be in the city on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. He will speak at First Baptist Church on the evening of the first day and at the Psalmist Baptist Church the next evening. Rev. Dr. W. Simpson Brooks, pastor of Bottel A, M. E. Church has organized its congregation for a $10,000 salary, which comes off in June. The congregation succeeded in paying off $15,000 on its mortgage indebtedness some months ago. The two Baptist Ministerial meetings will hold a joint session on next Monday looking toward forming a coalition. In an address at Morgan College on Thursday evening of last week, Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones denied the impression that he favored industrial education to the exclusion of the higher. Dr. Richard H. Johnson, who served fourteen years as resident physician at Provident Hospital, is seriously ill. Bishop W. L. Lee, of Brooklyn, N. Y., filled the pupit at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. The pastor of the church Rev. J. W. McCoy, was given a surprise reception recently, the occasion being his fifth birthday. DANVILLE NEWS Dauville, Va., March 26.—The Knights of Pythias and Courts of Galanthe hold their anniversary services at the Ridge Street Tabernacle last Sunday afternoon. Rev. C. L. Bishop of the Union Street Baptist pastor of the Eagle able sermon from the subject "Pidolity." Though the weather was inclemant a large crowd assembled. Mr. William Robinson, departed this life last Tuesday night, the 19th. Services were held at the High Street Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. E. Cooper, assisted by Rev. E. Parker, W. B. Preston, of Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Grace W. Hardy and sister, Mrs. Grassy were called to Scottsburg, N. C. yesterday on account of the death of their née. Mrs. Prisella Garrett, of Dibrals avenue is on the sick 1st. Mrs. Jordain, Broad street, ESt. left the city for a stay in the country. We hope for her much pleasure. The Athletic Club held a very pleasant and interesting Fr'day evening at the residence of Mr. R. S. Allen, Holbrook street. The officers for the coming term were installed, President, Mr. W. P. Yaney; V'ecter President, Miss Lelia Lowe; Secretary, Miss Ione Watkins; Assistant Secretary, Miss Hazel Chaliborne; Treasurer, Mr. E. G. Adams; Manager, Mr. E. C. Moorman; Assistant Manager, Dr. S. G. Bullocks. A lovely repast was served by Miss Evelyn and Mrs. R. S. Allen. EDITOR OF THE PLANET COMING Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor of The Planet will appear at the High Street Baptist Church, Sunday, 3:30 P. M. (to morrow) to deliver an address on "The World War." Editor Mitchell has spoken from this subject in many of the larger cities and they are calling him to come again. Mrs. Budela Quinn, of Philadelphia, Pa. is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Viola Thomas, Broad street Ext. The reporter has been on the sick list for more than a week. Rev. A. A. Galvin, who has been sick, is able to be up. Miss Martha Greene is home from Freedman's Hospital. An excellent sermon was preached Sunday, 3:30 P. M., at the A. M. E. Church by Rev. G. W. Goode, D. D. A large collection was lifted. Mrs. Sm'th, the mother of Mrs. Alice Lockett, died Wednesday evening. The funeral took place from the First Baptist Church, Rev. W. F. Grasty, pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones, after spending some time 'n the city, have returned to their home, East Liverpool Ohio. Mr. John West is on the sick Just. He is now at the General Hospital also Miss Sue Balloy. The Civic Improvement League met at the residence of Miss Mildred Newton, Paxton street, Friday, four P. M. Quite a large number were present. The officers will be installed the fourth Friday in April by Rev. G. W. Goode, D. D. Tom Bird on Rev. John Jasper. Rev. John Jasper, the noted "Sun Do Move Preacher" was born July 4, 1812 and died March 30, 1901, at the ripe age of 89 years. Among the favor to texts that he so often preached from were, Revelations 7:1, 10:4, four angels standing on it, I saw the Lord's Exodus 15:3, "The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is His name." —By TOM BIRD. RICHMONDERS ENTERPRIAN THE SOLDIER AT A CAMP LEE Y. W. Monday night in Camp Lee was a record breaker at Army Y. M. C. A. No. S3. The big remount of the 19,000 men remaining made three hundred noble and beautiful maids and matrons of Richmond their moth ers and s sters. Six of those so soulful he loved to share in the flood tide of enthusiasm ship which 1200 khakl-chao heroes gave them and their co-workers. They were Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, president of the National Negro Girls Protective League, with Mrs. Rosa Sutton Coffee, Miss Ethel M. Stith, M.iss Bertha Lockett, Miss Gladys V. Booker and Miss Martha A. Powkles, officers and members of the league. Their presence gave was recently enlarged by their very fine and serviceable presents. They brought $70 worth of carefully selected graphophone records, a malahog record cabinet and a large supply of needles together with soul-feeding words from their majesty Stokes so served and gladiated Sorcerer Lance of the 38th Company of the 10th Training Battalion, that he arose in behalf of the 4,000 colored solders of Camp Lee and praised the spirit which resulted in the unique service of the Girls' Protective League. He stirred up the greatest response when he moved the AMs. Stokes be voted the most memorable Mobilist ladies present and the r co-laborers in Richmond, be Regimental Sisters. The outburst of greeting to First Lieutenant Clifford L. Miller, Chapain, the first commissioned officer assigned to a Negro organization was volcanic and heart-feeding. Building General Secretary Randall introduced a new applause. His every sentence in response was vociferously amplified. Leitentan Miller comes from Talladega College, Alabama, where he served as college minister. He is a graduate with A. B. and B. D. degrees from Fisk and Yale Universities. Before working at Talladega College, he served as a professor of Haverhill, Massachusetts. He has been a power in the community as wherever he has labored as well as a constructive leader of his own organizations. So far no friction has resulted from his assignment here. Every Negro soldier puts on dress parade manners and salutes as if his role was that of a soldier. A white enlisted men and officers meeting Leitentan Miller salute h.m. Other great treats were associated with the introduction of the Chapla'n and the presentation by the Regimental Mothers and Sisters. State Y. M. C. A., Secretary J. H. McGrew, and the Richmond Secretary, Rowell. Mr. McGrew and Mr. Rowell were guests and speakers to the over meet speech. | Wednesday night was made very memorable and pleasant by the program and presence of the Spartans and their Ladies Auxiliary, Chaplain Miller highly praised their fine efforts which made very happy the hearts of the 1200 men present. Mr. Norrell and his co-workers have made themselves lasting benefactors to the khaki-clad boys at Camp Lee. HARRISON AND BATES, REAL ESTATE SALES AND AUCTIONEERS AUCTION SALE CLAY STREET HOMES EASY TERMS No.106 E. Clay St. No.314 E. Clay St. No.507 E. Clay St. At the request of the owners, who are determined to sell, we will offer at public auction, on the respective premises, on TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1918, commencing at 4:30 P. M. o'clock, and in the order hereinafter set forth the following: FORST, AT 4:30 P. M.) NO. 106 E. CLAY STREET Semi-detached, brick residence of 10 rooms and bath, garage for 2 cars on rear. Lot 21 feet 3 inches X 150 feet to an alley 13 feet wide. Owner has just spent a large amount in improving this property. Immediate possession. Immediately thereafter we will receive a (SOLD) AT 5:50 P. M.) NO. 314 E. CLAY STREET NO. 314 E. CLAY STREET detached, detached, brick residence of 12 rooms, 2 baths, heating plant, large stable on rear of lot. Lot 32 1-2 feet X 163 1-4 feet. Dwelling can be easily changed to flats. Immediately thereafter we will offer (THIRD), AT 5:30 P.M. (NEXT), AT 5:30 P.M. 2-story, detached, brick residence of 7 rooms and bath. Comfortable and cosy home or good renter. Lot 25 feet front X 103 feet 3 inches to a 10 foot alley. These properties should appeal to the seeker of conveniently located homes. Your opportunity for buying is now, as the high cost of construction will soon enhance the value of all improved properties. Classes: four-forth cash, balance in 1, 2 and 3 periods, at 6 percent, interest per annum, payable quarterly, and secured by a Trust Deed on the property. HARRISON AND BAYES, COUNTRY HOME FOR SALE NICE LITTLE 20 ACRE FARM About Two Miles from Laurel Station—Eight Miles from Richmond. Fine Spring and Branch on Property. New Five Room House with Large Porches. Large Oak Grove Around House. Colored Church and Colored School. Acoustic Studio with Full Sell Cheap or Trade for City Property. GEORGE H. TAYLOR, 1821 West Graco Street. R. V. DORSEY, 528 N. Adams St., Richmond, Va. HOUSE PAINTER and DECORATOR. ROOF PAINTING and ROOF REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. First Class Service at Reasonable Rates DEDICATE DINING HALL AT THE VIRGINIA SEMINARY Wednesday March 20th, appropriate and impressive services were held dedicating the new dining hall of Virgina Theological Seminary and College. Two services were held, after noon and evening. The afternoon meeting was in the nature of a general platform exercise. State and local ministers and laymen made strong and enthusiastic addresses reviewing the growth and progress of the institution, among those speaking in this meeting were: Drs. L. R. W. Johnson; W. W. Hicks; B. Tyrrell, Revs. W. Brown, S. A. Davenport, Lewis, L. G. Colbert, K. Mason; Deacon, Renwen Wade, Humble and others. Each speaker followed his address with a report from his Cinchure. Another feature of the after noon service was the excellent singing by the city choirs and the chorus of the institution. At the evening exercises the dedicatorial program proper was carried out. The chorus of one hundred and twenty five voices led "All Hall the Power of Jesus Name," assisted by the entire student body and audience. Special scripture selections were read by Dr. L. R. W. Johnson, special prayer by Rev. W. C. Brown and the dedicatorial prayer by Rev. L. O. Lewis, B. D. The president of the institution presented Prof. E. B. Crooks Ph. D. Head of the Department of Philosophy and Psychology at Randolph Mac on Womans College who used as a subject "The Reason for being Educated" spoke from the point of view of the teacher and ripe and extensive experience made a brilliant and most effective address. Dr. Crooks is an educator of deep sympathies and broad learning and his hearers were sincerely impressed with the intent of true education. His Hon. Mayor R. Jeser, Jr., was the next speaker, and spoke from the subject: "The Application of a Practical Education." The Mayor urged upon his hearers the seeking after the type of education in every sphere that could be translated into altruism and charity. He drew attention to the human race. Mayor Jeser has manifested a keen interest in the institution and took occasion to urge upon alumni, student and friends loyalty to the work. When he arose to speak he was given an ovation by the audience and he stated he was sincerely moved by the same. The Mayor in a very profound way handlifted his audience and showed of his spirit and keenness of interest that his audience to every word. The speaker for the Board of Trustees and the institution was the Rev. Thos. J. King, D. D., of Richmond, Va., and Vice Chairman of the Board, Dr. King had as his subject: "The Institutional Life of the Race." The speaker was in excellent form and grasped at the outset the enthusiasm and address teemed with patho. "He related the inceptive struggles incident to the maintenance and enlargement of the work and the passing of the heroes. Then again his audience would be swept as it were in an avalanche of oratory when he pictured the suffering incident to the rise of the race; the ambitions and hopes of individuals that had given living form to their ideals. The speaker said, among other things, this: "The institutional life and development of any race are the direct results of that large erosion and interest of the most unselfish among any people. It is losing sight of all individual interest. The process' institution of any race orition, begins with the initiation of a simple movement, divine in its spirit and aims and world-wide in its scope and plan." In a very touching way he referred to the sufferings of the pioneers and the sacrifices of those who labor now, "The New Negro must Work Miracles," said he. "We must build our monuments and fall to sleep at their feet," he continued. The audience was sincerely appreciative of this and the other splendid addresses. All the speakers received rounds of applause. The chorus under the direction of Prof. J. A. Jordan, made a fine showing and captivated the audience. The reading of letters from all sections and the announcements of the amounts sent in, occupied an interesting part of the program. While no church was asked to send more than ten dollars, several did entitle the amounts. Several hummed rejoices realized. It was very gratifying indeqe and considered a great success, when viewed in the light of the nearness of the approaching convention. Thus closed a successful day and added much to the life of the institution. Mobilization and Enlistment Day at First Baptist Church A Great Signer A mighty and powerful missionary army of the members and friends of the Church were mobilized under the command of the Commander-in-Chief Dr. W, T. Johnson, through the planning and marshalling of Major General Margaret R. Johnson, with competent Adjunct 'Generals', Lieutenants, Sergeants and Recruits under her. FIVE After emotional services it was decided by unanimous vote to allow the commission from each of the National Conventions to present its views as to what would be an acceptable basis of unification and consolidation. Moses spoke for the National Baptist Convention and John H. Franks for the Baptist Convention (unincorporated). After conference it was agreed that a committee of three be appointed, one from each of the three commissions to take the statements presented by the spokesman, to give them consideration and to formulate a tentative basis of agreement. By mutual consent and by appointment of the Chair, the committee consisted of W. E. Akhinson, S. S. Jones and L. K. Williams. Commission on adjourned to meet at 3:30 P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION 2. That the lawsuit now pending against the National Baptist Publish Board be dismissed as soon as these agreements are approved by the two National Baptist Conventions with the understanding that the right of denominational ownership and control of all institutions and boards is hereby recognized and that said ownorship and control in each individual case shall be determined and established at the earliest time possible after consolidation by such methods as may be necessary. 3. That the Executive Boards of the two National Baptist Conventions be requested to approve these articles within the next two months and provide the two conventions meet this year in the same city, in separate conventions on the same day. For the final and complete ratification of this agreement; that said ratification in the coming session of each convention shall take precedence over all other matters after the usual opening preliminaries. 4. That immediately after the ratification as set forth above, this joint commission shall name a chairman and other officers of said united convention who shall preside over the joint session for consolidation. 5. That the United Convention appoint a committee to confer with a committee of the Southern Baptist Convention about the differences concerning the location of the National Baptist Theological Seminary. 6. That the Southern Baptist Convention appoint a permanent advisory committee of nine, with which the Executive Committee or any other committee or board of the said United Convention may at any time confer. 7. Motion a committee of three was appointed one from each commission to present the findings of this meeting to the officers of each of the National Baptist Conventions and to their Executive Boards. The Committee consisted of O. L. Halley, T. O. Duller and D. R. Gaines. It was decided to report the conclusions of the joint commission to a mass meeting of the colored brethren who had come together from all over the United States and had spent two days in prayer and devotion at the Peace Meeting (colored) and who were waiting to hear the report from the Peace Meeting. At the request of Chairman A. U. Boone, the report of the joint commission was read by W. E. Alkinson and was most heartily and enthusiastically ap proved by the mass meeting. The commission adopted subject to the call of the Chairman. A. U. Boone, Chairman, O. L. Hailey, Secretary. AE LOSSES DECREASE, PRODUCTION GAINS. British Admiralty Makes Public the U-Boat Toll Since War's Beginning. REDUCTION 2,632,297 TONS Submarine Menace Not Yet Overcome, but Held by Better Methods of Defense. Washington, March 21.—Secret figures of the Bristish Admiralty on submarine losses and world shipbuilding were made public here today by the British embassy. They show that from both enemy action and marine risk on January 1, 1918 allied and neutral shipping had lost, since the war began, 11,827,572 gross tons; while shipyards outside of the central powers were turning out 6,606,275 tons. These figures, long withheld are now made public, and Admiralty memorandum says, because today they will not stimulate the enemy, and be cause they will impress upon the people the necessity of united action in making good losses by submarines. In spite of the tremendous total of losses they do not approach the claim of the Germans and with 2,589,000 tons of enemy ships added to the out put of the war period, the net loss to world shipping, exclusive of that of Germany and her allies, is only 2,632 297. The maximum of losses was reached in the second quarter of 1917, after the unrestricted submarine warfare was launched. That quarter, 2,236,934 gross tons of ships went down. Since then the total has been reduced until in the fourth quarter of 1917 it was only 1,272,943. In the meantime the shipbuilding output steadily curved upward. In the last quarter of 1917 it was 932,023 tons, and at that time the enormously increased facilities of the United States had not begun to get into action. In announcing in the House of Commons yesterday that hereafter figures on losses and building would be made public at regular intervals, Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the Admiralty, indicated that it still would be unwise to publish the total for the war. However, these totals now are given to the public, simultaneously in this country and in Great Britain. Following is the Admiralty memo random: "Memorandum issued by the British Admiralty showing in gross tons the losses to the world shipping by enemy action; the mercantile ship building output and the enemy vessels captured and brought into service. FIGURES WILL NO LONGER ENCOURAGE ENEMY. "Hitherto the Board of Admiralty has been averse from any publication other than that contained in the weekly return of losses, although it has frequently been pressed upon it that the whole tonage facts should be made public. So long as such publication would encourage the enemy and would stimulate his energies in a dangerous direction, they have not been able to concure in the proposal. "The figures today will not stimu late the enemy and the Admiralty recognizes that the policy of silences necessary as they believed it to have been from a naval point of view, has had this serious defect that it fails sufficiently to impress upon the people of this country the vital necessity of individual and united effort on their part to make good the losses caused by enemy submarines. "In the spring of 1917 the full menace of the submarine campaign was first disclosed. Since that date we have steadily increased our knowledge and our material resources for this novel warfare. # Three statements are attested showing for the United Kingdom and for the world: "1. Losses by enemy action and ma- rine risk. "2. Mercantile shipbuilding output. "3. Enemy vessels captured and brought into service. "The situation should be viewed from the standpoint of the world's tonnage, as in these problems the mercantile navies of the whole world excluding the enemy, may be regarded as one. It will be noticed that the diagrams record facts, and that nothing has been included in the nature of an estimate. RESULTS SHOW SEAMEN ARE NOW MASTERING U-BOAT "On the subject of losses the Admiralty disclaim any desire to prophesy about so uncertain a thing as war in its submarine phase. The results of the past year have shown the ability of our seamen to get upon terms with the submarine menace and gradually to gain the upper hand. This result has been achieved in spite of an imperfect knowledge of a new and bourghous method of warfare, and of a security of suitable material. Our material resources for this war fare are already improved and are being rapidly augmented, whilst science is placing at our disposal means of offense and defense of which we have been in need. Subject to this technical advice and to a warning that unduo optimism is fatal, the Admiralty considers that the facts with regard to tonnage losses speak for themselves. "With regard to the other factor, the production of merchant onnage any estimate for the future must be depend wholly on the determination of employers and men in the shipyards and marine engineering establish- ments. The production, however of merchant ships in the United Kingdom during January, 1918 even making the most generous allowance for weather conditions, fell far below that of each month in the preceding quarter that if improvement is not speedily made, the point where production balances losses will be postponed to a dangerous extent, and even when that point is reached we shall still have to make good the losses of the past during the critical period that confronts us. We must rely in the main on our own ship yards and ourselves. Our partners in the war are making every effort to increase their production of ships, but a considerable time must elapse before the desired output is secured to produce in the United Kingdom 1,800,000 tons in 1918 and to reach an ultimate production at the rate of 3,000,000 per annum is well within the present and prospective capacity of our shipyards and marine engineering shops, but the ranks of the skilled men must be enlarged without delay by the introduction of men and women at present un skilled. "The introduction of these newcomers, upgrading and interchangeability of work are essential and must be pressed in with the good will of employers and foremen, and further the Board of Admiry wishes to make it perfectly clear that these results cannot be obtained unless maximum output is continuously given in every shipyard and marine engine shop by every one concerned. If employers hesitate to play their part, if men anywhere 'down tools,' go slow for any reason they will do so in full knowledge of the grievous extent to which they are prejudicing the vital interests of the community. "It is to insure the vigorous cooperation of all concerned that the Admiralty has recommended the publication of the facts." ADMIRALTY TABLES SHOW LOSSES SINCE WAR BEGAN The Admiralty's tables follow: Loss by enemy action and marine risk (in gross tons) for the period, the United Kingdom, foreign and the total for world, shown respectively: 1914-August and September, 314, 000, 85,947, 399, 947, fourth quarter 154,728, 126, 688, 281, 416. 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Washington, March 25.—Back from a visit to the western battle front, Major-General Leonard Wood, in a confidential statement today before the Senate Military Committee, declared that allied military opinion is unanimous that the German offensive will fail, and urged a great increase—to 4,000,000 or 5,000,000 men—in America's army. It was General Wood's opinion according to his auditors that the Germans on the western front are now numerically superior both on the ground and in the air but that the allies are in a better position. White confidence that the German offensive will be halted before the enemy has gained any material objectives. General Wood suggested that the offensive may change the warfare into a more open contest. For that reason he recommed the training of American forces for open war fare as well as for trench fighting. The general was before the Military Committee for three hours. Stating that the French are disappointed in the size of the American army thus far sent to Europe according to com mittee members he recommended im mediate steps to increase both the American expeditionary forces and the army in training in this country. Chairman Chamberlain said General Wood recommended that an army of 2,500,000 men be maintained in France at the earliest possible moment and 2,500,000 more in training. Another committee member placed General Wood's recommendations at 4,000,000 men, one-half in France as soon as they can be sent there. General Wood also recommended compulsory military training. Urging that the American war pro program of men, ships and munitions be speedy up and increased General Wood said that no American artillery or airplanes are yet available to General Pershing's men, and that 1,000 American aviators are ready but with out planes. Use of Liberty motors in bombing instead of fighting machines was recommended by General GENERAL WOOD BELIEVES DRIVE WILL BE SHORT-LIVED. Commenting on the German offer- sive, General Wood according to mem bers of the committee, said that al- though the initial success of the Gera- mans probably had been greater than expected either by the allies or the enemy judged by the number of Brit ish reported captured he and allied officers believed the drive will be short lived. Explaining the viewpoint of the allied officers, he said the Germans soon will reach more difficult ground to traverse, while the British and French retire to superior prepared positions at which the Germans offer sive will be stopped. Bombardment of Paris by long-range German artillery, General Wood told the Senators is not a serious military factor, and will have no effect upon the morale of the French people. Men, ships and artillery in the order named, the general stated, are the principal needs of the allies from America. Training of the American forces, the general said, has been rapidly accomplished, and supplies are plentiful. SUGGESTS SEPARATE CONVOYS OF FAST AND SLOW SHIPS. In urging the necessity for more ships, General Wood said he had suggested to the War Department that fast and slow ships be segregated in the convoys so that fast ships may not be held back by the slower vessels. The breakdown of Russia has greatly improved the morale of the German army and the German people. General Wood said. He added that America should pay more attention to the Italian situation. GENERAL CONFIRMS REPORT OF GERMAN AIR CONTROL. Associated Press dispatches telling of the freedom with which German airplanes flew over the American lines, owing to the lack of American air planes with which to combat them were confirmed by General Wood. The were confirmed by Gen. Wood. The Amer can sector have been protecting the American front against enemy air men, the general said, but at times they are too busy elsewhere. At times he said, the Germans flew so low that the Americans were able to fire-at them with revolvers. "The general had some criticisms to make and many ideas," said Sena tor Chamberlain. "He felt that the American industrial program should be pushed, and not slackened in the least. He thought also that more raw materials might be sent abroad to be manufactured in France." The Liberty motor, General Wood said, according to Senator Chamberlain should be used mostly in bombing machines. "He thought the foreign motors having been tried and proven, should be used in the combat planes," said Senator Chamberlain. Strengthening of the army general staff also was urged by General Wood. THE Y, M. C. A. NOTES. A live meeting in interest of the Y. M. C. A. Work was held last Friday night and the attendance was good. The explanation on the Sunday School Lesson for last Saturday was a great help and many took advantage of the hour. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building the workers made things hum. 10 A. M. a very live hour was held with the prisoners of the city jail and one prisoner was won for Christ. The women of the penitentiary were very happy over the great joy that came to the woman who accepted Christ 10 A. M. 3:30 P. M. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, preached a special sermon; Subject: God Our Dwelling Place. This went right to the hearts of all and this meeting was one of the best in the history of our work. The place Leigh St. Memorial E. Church. The interest was high. Our brother knows, how to hit the spot. At the Y. M. C. A. Building 4 P. M. Committeeman George W. Howell conducted the meeting for the boys and five were led to accept Christ. Mothers keep the boys encouraged. 5 P. M. today come to the Y. M. C. A. Building to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stoker. Bring a friend. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the work er. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building. The boys will have Easter program 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. All boys are invited. Mothers help us. Rev. Joseph Griffin will give the men 5:30 P. M. an Easter address at the Y. M. C. A. Building. All men are invited. Come and bring the oth er man. General W. B. Ball and his men are looking for General Horace Slaton and his men. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. DRAFT LAW CLAUSE IS HELD TO BE INVALID. Prosecutors Need Not Advise the Local Boards. Indianapolis, March 20.—Section 6 of the selective service law, which empowered the President to call on "State officers" to help administer the act, and under which the President's proclamation required that "prosecuting attorneys shall act as legal advisers, of registration boards in all matters touching the registration" was held to be invalid by Judge A. B. Anderson of the United States District Court here today. The decision was made in a case in which William Horsely of Terre Haute prosecutor of Vigo county, Indiana, was charged with having failed to ad wise a conscription board. Horsely was discharged. "The national Government cannot lay hands on State officials as such," Judge Anderson said. "It must lay hands on citizens of the United States as such." The court made it clear that the one section only was held void. COLORED MAN IS LYNCHED. North Carolinians Trail Woman's Assailant Ten Hours and Then Hang Him. Norfolk, Va., March 25. —News reached the city today that colored man named Peter Bazemore, nineteen years old, was lynched Saturday night by an infuriated mob one mile from Lewiston, Bertie County. N. C. The man was charged and, it is claimed confessed to criminal assault on the wife of a well-to-do farmer. The crime it is said occurred early Saturday afternoon. The man caught the woman alone in the house and when she attempted to attract the attention of her husband working in a nearby field, because of the advances of the man he knocked her down with a piece of glovewood. In less than an hour a posse had been formed and trained Bazemore for more than ten hours before he was finally captured. The crowd infuriated by the man's deed, having received a message that the woman's condition was precarious strung him up to a tree about thirty minutes after he was captured. The woman's condition is said to be still critical. Her skull was fractured by the blow. head—british positions unchanged London, March 24.—The German assaults upon the British line was resumed early today and a fierce battle was still raging at dusk all along the line between Arras and Chauny. "Our positions are unchanged," was the laicone official report to the war office from Field Marshal Haig. "The battle continues." It added. head-bums advance for twelve miles London, March 24. — Latest advice from the front state that the British function with the French is thoroughly intact and the British line itself from west of La Pere northward to Arras is unbroken. It has bent back, however on a front of some twenty eight miles. The greatest death of the German advance is about twelve miles. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA KINKY HAIR Becomes Soft, - Fluffy, - Long, - Pretty (Like Picture) So you can easily handle your hair and put it up in any style by using HEROLIN ROMADE HAIR DRESSING An elegant, up-to-date, hair dressing. Why be fooled all the time with sticky, poor hair preparations, when you can get the best for only 25c. Herolin is not sticky or gummy, but very soft and pleasant to apply to scalp and hair; elegantly perfumed and comes in a pretty box. YOU MUST TEY IT! Many colored folks are停歇 the old fashioned kind and using Herolin exclusively. 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It is ordered that she appear here with in fifteen days after the que publica of this order and do what may be necesary to protect her interest in this suit. Teste:— W. E. DUVAL, Clerk, Hustings Court Part II. C. MIMMS pq. ```markdown ``` VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 31st day of January, 1918. HERBERT MANO ALMA MAYO..... Defendant. 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, do defendant, 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. q. 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If your Druggist hasn't it, write to THOMAS TABR JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express The Agricultural and Technical College SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO DO SUMMER WORK. NINETEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Begins June 24, 1918 and Continues Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Pleasant Surroundings Registration Fee 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 Fee. For terms, courses of study, and other information, address PRESIDENT DUDLEY, A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL, Greonsboro, N. C. Natural and College FOR TEACHERS TO DESIRE TO WORK. UNIVERAL SESSION 4 and Continues kits Anady Campus, Soundings New Students, $2 Old Students, $1 to lodge on the secure lodging at once, their of study, and address HUDLEY, R SCHOOL, N. C. ```markdown ``` 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 30 HEY PLANET A LINE O' CHICKE ONE DAY OF THE WEEK. (By Rev. E. D. Caffe, Richmond Va.) NOW OR NEVER Now comes the hour of God! Our Clock of Time has struck. Things radical and odd, Devil-me-care of pluck! When every Legislative State is framing epoch laws of late. The prohibition sun! Has risen over the world! With victory wall won. Old Rum-King's Flag is furled! Railroads, fuels, foodstuffs of states Each Nation rules and regulates! The new draft laws compel Odd shake-ups everywhere To fight the flame of Europe's Hell, We've crossed the stormy mere! The whole bygone order of things Has flown on Revolution wings! The Woman Suffrage Bill Passed Argument to Law! We've crossed its will To void an ugly fire. Daylight Saving Bill has passed, And Labor Laws—all anti-caste! White brand new epoch rules Get on Law's Statute Book. Negroes should not be fools, To stand around and look! It's now or never for our race, To win or ever lose our case! Less weakened leader's pest! Less 'white folks Nigger's grin! For white we take this acid test, It's up to us to win! After this war new social wars Shall shake this world with Vulcan jars! Let us no longer stand around Waiting for things to change, Others will crush us to the ground. Put all our hopes beyond our range! They'd always keep us Negroes back Did we not watch Life's Almanac! Tis come—the Day of God! The Clock of Time has struck! Things radical and odd. Devil-me-care of pluck! While new laws help Japhet and Cush The heirs of Ham their cause should push! ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE NEWS NOTES ROANOKE, VA., March 25.—Rev. George P. Miller filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday, at eleven A. M. and sight P. M. with credit to the occasion. Dr. George C. Taylor was at Camp Loe, W. Va. with invitation to preach to the soldier boys. He put in a full day's service, reporting fifteen conversions during the day's services. He returned feeling that the Lord had greatly blessed the services. Monday night, Rev. Dr. Loe, of the High Street Baptist Church preached for Rev. Taylor, of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. His congregation and choir delivered a strong and powerful Gospel message and raised a collection of $5.00, for which Dr. Taylor and his people were very grateful. Tuesday night, Rev. S. M. Beane, the pastor of St. Paul's M. E. Church, with his chair and congregation, were present by invitation. The pastor of St. Paul's knew him are aware. It was a rare Gospel sermon and at the time raised $7.05, for which Rev. Taylor and his people will ever feel indebted to them The help is so much needed at the expiration of the Conference Year Mrs. C. Stanfield returned last Thursday evening from Lowmoor Va. where she had been called to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stokest. Sir D. G. Gaskins on Seventh avenue, N. E., is sick, having had the M. Lester Staford, of 716 Norfolk avenue has been reported sick but is much improved. Mr. H. L. Shelton, of Eighth avenue N. W., has been very sick with Pneumonia. Major Shelton had spent a vacation of four weeks up in the country, where he reported having enjoyed a trip to his home. He had been home but a few days before he was stricken. We hope the best for his recovery. The Rev. W. W. Hicks, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, who for the past two weeks has been engaged in a great revival service in Bedford City, has given him and reports the Lord having women in his services with a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit, many having accepted Christ and deciding to follow him through life. Rev. Hicks is quite a strong advocate for the Master's cause. He returned home Saturday after the Master was pleased with the work of his servant. He was looking real hard after two weeks of ministerial labor. Rev. J. D. Walker preached at the Morning Star Baptist Church, of Apomattox County, at eleven o'clock, March 24, from Luke 24:32, "And there were also two other malefactors led with him to be put to death." It was a splendid service and all who heard the discourse seemed well pleased at the Gospel message. He was the black, of Huntington, W. Va, is visiting his sister-in-law and mother-in-law. Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Solis, at 3218 avenue, N. W. The Rev. Black will spend the week end with his people and leave Saturday for home. He is pastor of the Second Baptist Church Ladgripp. Rev. R. J. Watson and Rev. E. M. Percett, of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, of Lynchburg, spent Sunday in the city. The week-end visiting at Thurman, W. Va. Mrs. Rosa Toles is on the sck list this week. Mr. Dan G. Gaskins, of Eighth avenue N. E. is confined to his home on account of Illness. He is the clerk of High Street Baptist Church. Miss Evelyn Hancock of 218 Gregory Avenue, N. E., is confined to her bed with the Lagrime also her little brother, Roald Hancock. Dr. J. B. Claytor is their attending physician. We'd wish for them a speedy recovery. Mr. Alexander Robertson of 214 Gregory Avenue, N. E., is confined to his bed with the Lagrime. Dr. J. B. Claytor is his attending physician. The Helping Hand Home Society held their second monthly meeting to night March 26th, 1918 at the Mt. Zion Bapst's Church. Their number has increased so much that they can not meet any more at the different homes. This society has 126 on roll and is doing excellent work in this city. Lena Barnes, Pres'dent; Mary Alice Robertson, secretary. I isick—can't talk—be sick since last Thursday night. That's when the Hogs met in their style, and the guest of Sweet Papa (W. D.) Barlow to celebrate his birthday, and believe me some party was in wating for the Hogs that came, Corn, cabbage, beans, turnip) tops and apple pealings the decorations. The long table was set for twenty, and we all in their places at 10:30 P. M. Sweet Papa Barlow really put it on. First of all, let me say, each plate was marked with a beautiful gift edge, bearing name of the Hog that was to feed at that place, and before the guest were seated, they were called in the back where each received an introduction to the Prince of any swell evening, one of the greatest attractions in old Virginia since 1916, our much beloved and sought after friend, Mountain Soda. Some how, I can't say how, they were for poor little me, to get on real, speaking terms with my old friend, but very late, I made him remember our former friendship. Then to the table, with the following menu: Spring onions, radish, pickle, baked speckled trout, cream sauce, corn fritters, roast ground hog oyster dressing, sweet potatoes, rye bread, bevo, cigars, cigarettes and if some of the ladies, who wish to know his club of young business men go by, they should have seen this bunch go to that food. They would never ask that question again. Sweet Papa Barlow says he was thirty-three years old. Some said, yes, others said no, but Bald Johnson says, had Sweet Papa died at thirty-three, there would be an oak over his last resting place, large enough to shelter a regiment of solder. But he said as it may, Sweet Papa is still making ladies. Well, that's nothing to bring on, anht a Hog? Well then, what do you expect? Ding I T Hughes said the blessing, and Prot Tate was toastmaster. Those present and responding to toasts were as follows, The Host, Sweet Papa (W. D. D) Barlow, Floyd Walter (W. L. D) Loving Walter (W. L. D) Priest, David Johnson, Old Lick (Charles) Thompson, Culpeper Kid (Dr. J. H.) Roberts, Ding I T (W. F. F) Hughes, Hookes (C. W.) Poindexter, Dandy Dixie (Dan) Webb, Grafter (Thomas) Hackley, Limpy (James T. W). Nail Driver (Eugene) Brown, Old North State (Dr. E. D.) Rudley, Skinny Coffer, The Lover (W. E. Mill) Strangler (Dr. H. J.) Moseley and Yours Truly, Little Willie (???) Sergeant Colston from Camp Lee, Va. came in just before the speech making was over, was introduced and made a few remarks, where upon the Hogs donated $3.00 for smokes for Sergeant Colston, who accepted in a Yours Truly, led in shingles, the way I long have sought and mourned because I found it now." Story telling was rext in order and its hard to tell who carried off the honors. Old Lick Thompson, Floyd O. Chayter, Old North State Dudley and Bunch put the highest one on the little me, "jes cause it wuz me." Well anyhow, we heard some good ones. Most of them were now. After the closing song, "Together let us sweetly live, together let us live—" no Hog wants to die—the married Hogs went home, while the bunch stopped for whist, which lasted until the next day gone. Then they went to dreamland (about four A. M.) with sweet memories of Sweet Papa Barlow and his great spread on his thirty-third birthday. Some useful presents were given. Many returns, Sweet Papa. The Thanksgiving Services of the division, Knights of Pythias was held on Friday and three o'clock at First Baptist Church and was well attended by both the members of the Order and friends. The ladies of the Courts met in the basement of the church and awaited the arrival of the Knights. Promptly at three o'clock they all marched in the church, while Prof. Majors and his matchless chair, with Madam Boland at the organ (which is one of the most beautiful in the State) sang, "Onward Christian Solomon," Sir W. T. Traynham, acting the Commissioner, scaled the body and in a few dozen orders introduced the District Deputy Grand Cancellor, Major W. B. P. Crowell, who presided, as master of ceremonies. After singing, "Amorieny" and prayer by Sir Rev. P. G. Graveley, Mrs. M. B. Paxton, Special Deputy for the Courts was presented and delivered in her own way, one of those short addresses for which she is becoming noted. The Deputy in a new and novel way introduced Grand Prelate of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Rev. Dr. Thomas H. White, of Clifton Forge, using for the annual sermon, under the order of "Gentlemen no man, Ete." Dr. White was at his best and delivered one of the strongest sermons the Pythianus ever heard of Huntington, W. Va. Tuesday, March 19, Mrs. Solls, of Norfolk and Mrs. Louise Burton, of 326 Fourth avenue, N. W., were the guest of Mrs. Pato, of Salem, Va., who was on the day of high enjoyment with their friend Mrs. Annie Harris, of Pittsburgh, Pa. has been in the city as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Buford, of Seventh street, N. W., looking after some repairs to her property on Gainsboro avenue, which was damaged by fire. Mrs. Maggie Delhaven, Mrs. Annie Harris, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. C. M. Buford, of Seventh street, N. W., visited Mrs. Champ Patterson, of Rocky Mount, Va., where they spent a very pleasant day. The party left Ronnoke, Saturday evening and returned on a nightly report, reporting good of the trip. Mrs. Rosa Sower of High street and Master Herman Potter, of Pittsburgh, Pa. are now of 308 Seventh avenue, N. W., Ronnoke. Mrs. Bessie Ford will leave for Worsbore, South Carolina Saturday, M. O. to visit parent and friends of that State, who is a resident of 519 Fairfax avenue. The funeral of Mr. Willie Booth took place at two o'clock Tuesday. He died Sunday morning at six o'clock, on Fairfax avenue, N. W., after a very short illness. He was only twenty-one years of age and was a young man with white hair. He was a young man who all knew him. The eulogy was delivered by the Rev. D. R, Powell, who used as a text, Job 14:1, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble." Rev. Powell presented to his hearers the importance of preparing for the hour of death and made special emphasis of the floral designs were very beautiful polite undertaker, Mr. C. C, Williams of Fourth avenue, had charge of the funeral. The remains were interred in the First Baptist Cemetery. He leaves a loving mother, a wife, sisters and brothers and many friends to mourn their loss. Rev. William Gill and the Bishop of Baptist Church at the close of the service offered a very fervent prayer for the bereaved family. In sad, but loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Sallie Ragsdale, who departed this life one year ago, March 18, 1917, at Blue Ridge Springs, Va. Can we ever forget thee, mother. No, we miss thy loving voice, for we there's not another like you in all our voice, so we bow our heads, submissive to thy will, knowing joys come to those we wait and our hopes are in the future, to meet thee at the Heavenly gate. Her devoted children, James E. John L., Matthew S., of Blue Ridge Springs, Va., Bertha May and Mrs. Thomas Leftwich, of 126 Sewenth avenue, N. W., Roanoke. Mrs. Camilla Stanfield Crone is sick with LaGriffe, under the care of Dr. George E. Moore. Her address is 634 Ninth avenue, N. E. William Tolliver, of the above address is very sick, having been sick previously. He has been the Pythian Thanksgiving教會 Sunday. The weather being inclement, caused Sir Tolliver to relapse. Mrs. Robert Saunders, of 603 Harrison avenue gave a dinner party, Wednesday, March 20, at her home, in honor of Miss Neva Johnson, of Columbus, and Mrs. Mary Beckwith, of Cleveland, Ohio. Those present were the Rev. E. E. Ricks, wife and daughter, the Rev. E. L. Downing, wife and daughter, Miss Cressi Hushes, Mrs. Dora Morton, Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, Mrs. Maud Willis, Mr. W. O. Hickman and 'Mr. L. T. Tolliver. The dining room was beautifully decorated with hyacinths and ferns. The party was served with fried chicken, sliced ham, potato salad on lettuce, macaroni and cheese, candy, sweet potatoes, sweet peas, pickles and olives, preserves, ice cream and cake and after dinner coffee. Trooper John Day, of Camp Sherman is visiting in Roanoke this week, Harry Akers, of Columbus, Ohio, George Akers, 238 Harrison avenue, dined in the Ohio capital Thursday. He was twenty-eight years of age. He was buried there. Mr. George Akers attended the funeral. Sergeant Major Bernard Colston, of Camp Lee was in the city this week, shaking hands with his many friends. Mr. Ben Brewer, of Abingdon, Va., the father of Mrs. Emma Harris, of 131 High street was a visitor in the city this week. Mrs. Harris is out again, after being confined three weeks to her home on account of Mr. Burt Spencer is visiting his brother, Mr. Alfred Spencer in Princeton, W. Va. Mr. Harry Jones, of Washington, D. C. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Jones, 125 Wells avenue, N. W., Mr. Joe C. Dugger is out again after being confined to his home over a month by illness. He was attended by Dr. L. C. Downing. The professional life of Roanoke has had added to its roster, the efficient pharmacist, Dr. O. P. McGee, of Huntington, W. Va. This genial pharmacist is the first female dispenser of drugs that has ever prac- ticed in the city of Roanoke. This has been made possible by the fertile brain of Dr. C. Felton Gaylord, at whose store the new pharmacist is working. THE HAMPTON THEATRE The best pictures at all times. Monday—William S. Hart in Hollings. Tuesday—Francis X Bushin in Goewe. Wednesday—Helen Holmes in Lost Press. Thursday—The Magic City Mix-up. Made in Rokhole featured by Hansom Ballard. One reel comedy. Friday—Married in Name Only. Five reels. The Ben How Stock Company, all the week of the 25th. Come to your home during the time. Mrs. Catherine Banister is much better this week. She suffered an attack of acute indigestion. Elite Cafe was the place where the Colored War Chest workers had their lunch Tuesday and Friday, at noon, and all spoke commending the table. The public should encourage the management. White and Mattox, pro- Mr. William Newton, of 217 Fifth avenue, N. W. is confined to his home on account of illness. Deacon Alfred Penn is sick at his home, 128 Seventh avenue. Mrs. Vernon Hackley, of Lynchburg avenue, N. E. is suffering with THE RICHMOND PLANET LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER on this occasion. He was pointed, forceful and obsequent and all who heard him were well paid for their trip in the ra n. The day was a cold rainy one, which of course, kept the attendance down, but a large collection was lifted by Srs Green Penn and Madison Stanfield and everybody went away happy over such a wonderful sermon as preached by Dr. White. We are all very glad to have you, Dr. White and if you want come, we will invite you back any way. The Knights are preparing to have Grand Chancellor, Hon. John Mitchell Jr. in the Magic City soon. The fifth anniversary of a popular club is to be the season's feature. For once they are going to have the audience present. We'll tell you about it later. I am sleepy now. Good night. LITTLE, WILLIE BLUNDERS AND WONDERS Good luck to all readers of the (PLANET.) Sgt. Trayahah had the Homesick- ning Blues so bad that he had to go one in search of a cure. Private Oldexter has been promo- cq to Cheif Kitchen Police. He puts all pots and pans under arrest and then battles them. Mess sergeant Tyler had to go home to sell a couple of horses, to keep the poor animals from starving to death. Private Louis Shovely has transfer- ed to Camp Stuart. Bye-bye Louis, we hate to see you go. We had a very serious accident last Sunday. The Mess Hall Cook Div- ers made a mistake and gave us Straw berry short cake, lamb, hot chocolate oranges, bananas and kind treatment, Hurrah! for Divers. 1 God bless our Mess sergeants and cooks. They sure are some providers. It is nothing for them to give us a real meal once every two months. Private Nesbit is in the Base Hospital at present suffering with the Plasterism, what ever that is. Sergeant Colston goes to town every night trying to catch the boys off South avenue mapping at Davies's Bill hard parlor. Please don't pesticate with him, as he is very surprising with the cue stick. And he is also known as the Walking Bank of the Company. Private Preston is really having some luck on his new job and has been promoted from dish teacher to a waiter. Tray, Carry it on boy, you will be a chef some day in the year of 1935. We are all down here in Camp Lee. Getting along very nice. When we get to Germany, We will be there. ```markdown ``` Headquarters, 155th Depot Brigade. Sunday, March 24th, 1918, carried with it for the boys in Camp Lee, two meanings; It was Palm Sunday and the Camp was carried to hear Dr. George C. Taylor, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Roanoke, Va. Dr. Taylor arrived in Petersburg, Saturday, March 23rd, and notwithstanding the fact that the Camp was well night deserted owing to the fact that the majority of the soldiers were attending or participating in the U. S. S. Parade, Richmond, Va., Dr. S. Parade, in a good days work trying to understand how it was possible for a shell to hit a man in the trenches. Sunday the noted minister was at his best. He preached at 11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. No. 33 and 2:30 at Base Hospital, and according to the Y. M. C. A. so secretaries, Randall, Davis, Puryear and others the spirit was certainly with him. He was blessed with 15 converts and from the beginning to the end his hearers were held spell-bound. Dr. Taylor seemed well satisfied with the work of the Roanoke boys. We have lost some of the boys by transfer, but the others are being well. All of the Roanoke boys wish for Dr. Taylor health and prosperity and an early return to Camp Lee. Privates John Poindexter and Willie Preston who were recently transferred to Camp Upton, Lond Island, New York, write that they wish they were back in Camp Lee. Corporal Arthur Colton is some proud of his Chevroons, (two stripes) and we are hoping he will go on up until he is Top-Sergeant. Sergeant James W. Traynham in addition to his $12 regular office work, as Sergent-Major is also a Charlton College student of the 9th Battalion Brent. He was named a Taylor at the very last moment, spent Sunday in Richmond arranging for a band reception Friday night. Private Showley is in Newport Vn., and private Martin and Moore are by this time in France with the 506th and 506th Engineers Service Battalion. We send to all Roanoke greetings. PORTSMOUTH NOTES By invitation Rev. R. G. Adams was called to Camp Lee under the auspices of the Y. M. G. A. to conduct services on Sunday March 10th and spent two days and nights in camp, with many morging services there were five conversions. The Rev. seems to be anxious to pay them another visit. The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe had their annual sermon at the Metropolitan Baptist Church March 23th in P.M. The Rev. R. G. Adams was selected to preach the sermon. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., has been invited to speak in the near future to the citizens of Portsmouth on the War subject. We will give further notice as to date. BELLEVUE IS OPEN TO NEGRO INTERNES. On Tuesday, March 5, at 4 o'clock a conference was held in the offce of the Bellvue Board of Trustees, First Avenue and 26th Street, between a Committee interested in the question of securing the appointment Negro internes in the New York hospital, the Board of Trustees of the Bellvue and Arlington. The Committee consisted of Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood, President of the National League on Urban Condition] Among Negroes; Mr. James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Mr. jongeke Kynkele Jones, Executive Director of the Urban League, William P. Hueys, Dr. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and Mr. Alruthene A. Taylor Industrial Secretary of the Urban League. The following members of the Bellevue Board of Trustees were present: Dr. John W. Braman, Pres. dent; Mr. John G. W. Keeney, Securetary; Mr. James K. Pauldung; Mr. Leopold K. Sarnol Sachs; Mr. James A. Sarnol; Mr. Henry C. Wright; Mr. Bird S. Coler, Ex-officio. Mr. Wood briefly outlined the purpose of the conference stating that the Committee wished to get some expression from the trustees of these hospitals on the question of admit qualified Negroes to their internate staff. Mr. Jones and Mr. Johnson were asked to state the case for the Committee. Mr. Jones said in part: "The colored people of New York feel that there is a prejudice against Negroes being admitted as internes in Believe Hospital. We would like to convey to them from you a message that would alter this impression. We want to know if color is a determining factor in your selection of internes. If our young students of medicine fat that they would be adicted to a basis of merit rather than color, we would like more of them would apply for the examinations based upon which appointments are made." Mr. Johnson corroborated generally what Mr. Jones has said, and in addition he asked if any law had been passed or is now contemplated to re-qure at least one year internship on the part of physicians before they might practice in the State of New York. It was definitely stated by the trustees that no such law had been passed, and so far as known none is con-cluded. Mr. O'Keefe, Secretary to the Board of Trustees, cited a part of his letter under date of February 20th to Mr. Taylor, in which he said: "Re-relative to the question of internships such appointments in Bellevue and Allied Hospitals are made solely on ability and merit of candidates or gardless of race or creed." Mr. Samuel Sachs said that the co-orded people of New York City should be told that any Negro applying for appointment as interne at these hos pitials would be judged solely on ability and merit, and that investigation of any claims to the contrary would be welcomed. He further expressed satisfaction in advance conceptions of in advance conceptions of Negroes qualified or qualifying for such examination, and especially when any one of them contemplates being Request was also made by the Bellevue authorities that a list of Negroes now studying in the New York Medical colleges be secured and referred to them, that they might be at any moment conversant with conditions examined. The attitude expressed was to the effect that ability and merit are the sole qualifications for the candidates. The students qualified young Negro docors may be expected to hopeful future with respect to becoming members of the interne staff of Bellevue and Allied Hospitals. A RISING POET. In the constellation of the world's poets a new star appeared when on Friday evening, March 22nd, in the chapel of the Va. Union University R. It. Johnson, Jr., through the reams of his poems, enlisted with a large art, a representative audience of this city. Mr. Johnson is from Louisville, Ky., at which place he finished college, and he is here pursuing a course in theology. The Corey Lyccum of the Va. Union University having discovered the biblical litera, Johnson possesses, arranged the above mentioned recital for the purpose of placing him before the public. Mr. Johnson promises to make a rich contribution to the world's literature, and with his inspired message garbed in dialectic and classic art mould the thought, the ethical sentiments and the moral ideals of the peoples of the world. He has a mind, a great spirit, and a great message, but, like most poets he is handicapped because of his lack of pecuniary resources which are so very necessary for the publication of his works, for travel, and for the purpose of providing the necessities of life, in order that, having his mind freed from these anxieties he may have the power for meditation, reflection and study. 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Africa has only one missionary to every 133,000 souls. Our Easter songs are good. Two of them by Dr. Tindley, a man of our own people. Surely this great Africa should be sure to all our people in churches and schools. Colored Baptists during the last 33 years have given to Africa 62 workers, and trained more than 100 native workers and evangelists. Africa's natural wealth equals that of other two continents. Africa produces the world's gold and 90 per cent, of all the diamonds. The Easter program is a reproduction of the book "Jacob's book" "African Adventures", which beautifully portrays the work of Christianity among African tribes. With all Africa's natural wealth, there is a greater wealth of 180,000,000 or more souls for those who Jesus died, and they need help. Will it help or help to go At it, all at it the time. Let every pastor see that every departed man must attend the Holy Sunday of the Easter exercises so all may help on Africa. War conditions make it imperative we be loyal to the Lofa never before. For years the American mission Rom has sent from 100,000 to 250,000 program to our Sunday schools. This year, he is the tremendous cost of material and labor, the tremendous cost of our students to those who will remember our Porcelain Mission work on Easter Sunday. After 21 years of my very best so given to interesting our Baptist Zion School, I am now a very proud ary 13 my twenty-first anniversary, 1 over over over done and done, vast and over over Bahstin School, who will give weekly and report month our workers and che your old field hand. Yours in His Service Ewen Bldg, 701 S. 19th St, Philadelphia, Pa RICHMOND Virginia ```markdown ``` Atlanta, Ga.