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RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. THE COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN THE WORLD WAR The Fight in Africa.-Black Troops Fight For the Allies. Other Black Troops Allied With Germany. VOLUME XXXV, NO. 23 THE C PA The Fight Othe Bravery of B LETTER FOUR. (By W. E. Butchinson, by arrangement with African Times, London, England) (Copyright by J. E. Prince.) THE CAMERONS CAMPAIGN. Immediately to the South of the British Protectorate of Nicaragua, lies the great German Colony of Cameroons (Kamerun), the largest of all Germany's overseas possessions. Its area of about 200,000 square miles is the German Empire and Great Britain combined. Its coast line, which runs almost due North and South, has several good harbours, the best being Dunkla on the day of Cameroons, opposite the island of Fernando Pe. In the immediate neighbourhood rises the Cameroons Mountain, 13,700 foot high, which forms a magnificent and unique landmark on the North Coast with granite and vapour constantly beholding from its summit. The northern extremity of the Colony is a tongue of land touching the southern shore of Lake Chad, the meeting point of the territories of Britain, France and Germany, splence the boundary runs first South and then Southwest matching with Nigeria till it reaches the sea at the Cross River. The Eastern boundary runs in a generally Southern direction with French Equatorial Africa as its eastern neighbor. On the South it is bounded by the French Colony of Gabon (Gabun) along an almost straight westerly line which reaches the sea a few miles North of Libreville. At the Southeastern end are two long autumnae or fingers, of territory, which intrude into Gabon, the Western touching the river Congo at Bonga, and the other the river Ubangi (an important affluent of the Congo) at Zimga. These two strips of territory, together with an extension of the Eastern boundary of Cameroun, had been extorted from France in 1911, at the time of the political incident known as the Agadir crisis, in return for Germany's recognition of the French Protectorate in Morocco. The territory ceded was only a small portion of Germany's original demands but its cess on was an humiliation to France, as well as an impediment to the development of French Congo, by cutting the communication between the different parts of French Equatorial Africa except by river. To Germany their only value was to bring her into touch with the Congo, and to serve as a starting point for further extension of her territory across Central Africa towards German East Africa, for the formation of a great Central African Empire touching the Atlantic Ocean on the West, and the Indian Ocean on the East. Placed thus a stride Africa she would have dominated the Continent, cutting off South Africa, and threatening the rear of the French and British possessions in West and North West Africa, as well as Egypt, while from the ports on the seaboard she would have been able to cut the sea-routes between Europe and South America, the Cape and India. On the Cameroons Mountain the Germans had established a hill station, named Buea, on a healthy site of remarkable beauty, which was the administrative capital of the Colony. From Dusha a railway ran Eastward to Edea, a distance of about 100 miles, with several large bridges. From Bomberi, on the Northern shore of Cameroons Bay, another railway ran Northward about 75 miles to Nkongsamba. At various places in the interior, notably Yaudee about 30 miles Northeast of Eade, at Agamudere at the Northern edge of the Central Plateau; at Garua, near the Nigerian frontier, and at Mora, near Lake Chad, the Germans had made thirty strong fortified positions, well placed and garrisoned. They had also wireless stations with which they were able to maintain communication with the outer world after they had been driven from the coast. One of the greatest obstacles the Allies had to face was the nature of the country in which they had to operate. The British commander, General Dobell, thus describes it: "The country in the immediate victory of Dhulah is perhaps typical of the greater portion of the Cameroons in which my troops have operated, executing beyond Northern railroad where the country becomes open and on account of its greater altitude healthier, but all the coastline, and for some use in indie island, one meets the same monotony impenetrable African forest, framed on the coastline by an area of minnowweapons in varying depth. An officer serving with the British forces thus describes the country in a letter: "While everlasting forest," You go marbling along in a small life, never browning when you are going to be hot at. The enemy may be only a few times hot, but you cannot see them. There is an eternal twilight in these trees, the trees most everlasted and intertwined by crevices. You can light to see the column on the march; it covers two to three miles of read, taking nearly an hour to pass a corn spay, and it is a serious matter to defend this long line. And the heat." (Clines "History of the War.") The forest also contained demons as formidable as the human encampment. "We were having a hot scrap with the Clemens (writes another officer) when suddenly an angry elephant appeared between us, and darted first one way and threw the other. Before you could touch, both sides had done a bank." (Clines "History.") Wild bees were equally successful in stealing the competitors on more than one occasion." According to the German official statistics the garrison consisted of about 200 Germans and 2,000 natives. But by calling up all the Germans of military age in the Colony, including the crews of all the moreharren which sought refuge in the harbours on the declaration of war, the number of Germans under arms was increased to fully 3,000, while the native troops were increased to about 20,000 by recalling to the colours all the old soldiers who had completed their service but were still of military age. These troops were under the command of Colonel Zimmermann, who proved himself an able and resolute soldier. The native troops were divided into two classes, the Polizeitruppen (Police Force) armed with a carbine firing a soft nosed bullet, and the Schutztruppen (Regular troops) who carried the regulation German Army Rifle with saw-backed sword bayonet. These troops were well trained, plentifully supplied with machine guns and well led. Immediately on the declaration of war General Aymerich, the commander of the troops in French Equatorial Africa took steps to remove the obstacles to communication between that colony and Gaboon by seizur the two antennae of German territory touching the Congo and the Ubangi, described above. A small force under Inspector Leprince ascended the Congo from Brazzaville and took Bonga by surprise on the 6th of Aurust. The next day Zanga was captured by a company of Senegalese Trailweirs, which descended the Ubani from Bangui, 40 miles higher up the river, under Captain Beon. At these places documents were captured which showed that the garrisons were instructed to invade French territory. General Amoréch despatched two column to take the German forces in the rear. Colonel Hutin was to advance from Banga northward up the valley of the Sanga River. The second, under Colonel Morrison, was to move westward along the valley of the Lobage River, which joins the Ubani River near Zanga. By October this column had advanced 200 miles and occupied Carnot, near the head of the River Sanga, and at Bangu, 10 miles lower down the river got into touch with Colonel Hutin's column. This column, moving partly by land and partly by river, had advanced 200 miles by the 18th of October and captured the important fortified post of Nola, on the Sanga river, 30 miles below Bangu. At Nola the German garrison was captured with a small cannon, four machine guns and a quantity of ammunition. Colonel Hutin now found his communication with Bonga threatened by a force which had marched RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1918 outward from Molunda and had left NZimu, half way between Lourens and Nolia. General Nymerich at once hurried to wish a force which included a Mollenian contingent of 550 rules, part of which was brought up the river by the armed stormer "Luxembourg" after three days obstinate fighting in which the "Luxembourg" did good service with its guns, being brought to within 150 yards of the German position. NZimu was recaptured on the 29th of October. Colonel Huin assumed command of the forces now, including the Mollenian, about 2,000 strong. His test date was to clear the NXiloba of the enemy so as to secure the Puez or commanderied with Lourens and Nolia. This involved punch heavy fighting and it was not till the 26th of December that he was able to occupy Molunda, the Moltenian headquarters in this region. Colonel Morrison, in the meantime, had given wayward from Bataia, the Germans retreating before him till they reached Bataiu, on the road to Durie and Younie, where they were joined by the forces retiring before Colonel Huin's column. Bataiu is in the dense forest area, described by General Dobelt, where the movement of troops is necessarily lower than in the comparatively open country in which the French haditherto been operating. Colonel Morrison reached Bastion in the 9th of December, but the Germans had evacuated it the night before and retired 32 miles further West, to Bertha. Following them up he attacked them again on the 23rd, forcing them to retreat after a sharp fight, and advanced to the neighbourhood of Dume. The garrison of the posts evacuated by the Germans as Morrison advanced now united and, assuming the offensive, not only stopped his progress but recaptured Bertua and advanced to Moopa, 25 miles South of Baturi where they firmly established themselves. In this way both the French columns advancing from the South found themselves hung up, and their progress impeded by the difficulties of the terrain, as much as by the skill and determination of the enemy. It was several months before these columns were in a position to effect the operations which had in the meantime been taken in hand by the British forces advancing from the north-western seaboard. Simultaneously with the French advance from the South, a French force under the command of General Largeman invaded the Cameroons from the North-east. General Largeman was one of the most distinguished officers of France's African army. He was with Marchand at Easmanoia, and had seen since much service in the Sudan, crowning a brilliant career by defeating the Senussi in 1913. He remained in command of the French forces in the Northern Cameroons till October, 1915, when the operations being nearly completed he was recalled to France and given command of a brigade of infantry at Verdun, where he was killed on the 26th of March, 1916. Taking personal command of the (Continued on Sixth Page.) DR. DAVIS RETURNED HERE. Rev. M. M. Dav's, D. D. has returned from the Virginia Annual Conference of the A. M. M. Church, which was in session last week at Darville, Va. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, of Philadelphia, Pa. presided. The Richmond people are delighted to know that the able and popular divine has been returned to the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, where he has made a remarkable financial record. Bishop Johnson pronounced the Darville Conference as: being the best one he has ever attended. Operetta "Florinda." Hartshorst Memorial College Musicae, Operetta "Florida," Friday evening, April 26, 1918, at eight P. M., Admission, fifteen cents COLORED STUDENTS ARE JEERED ANOTHER TEST OF DEMOCRACY Raleigh's democracy was even a practical test on April 9, when the city welcomed Mr. McAdow and the mayor proclaimed a general holiday. A general periodic mass training was held at the city auditorium to boost the third Liberty Loan Schools, colleges and churches in every walk of life, irrespective of color were urged to be present. The coated attendance promised to be large and it was announced by the committee and through the press that the cost side of the auditorium would be reserved for colored people. When the young ladies of Shaw University arrived they were forced to wait several minutes before they were shown their places. At last the President of Shaw was told where they might be coated and as soon as they were coated they were ordered to move into what is commonly called the peanut gallery and in spite of the fact that it was announced that these seats would be reserved for colored people they were told that those seats were never intended for Negroes. While some of the students of the white State College hissed and jeered at the Shaw students the President of Shaw University insisted that the young ladies should keep their seats but finding that the rudeness grew he decorously led the young ladies not to the peanut gallery but back to the institution. When St. Augustino, a widely known school of the city learned of the action of Shaw she took similar steps. The principle involved was not one of race or social equality but one of civic rights, the rights which belong to every American citizen. Such things are particularly painful in a country which proclaims "liberty and justice for all" and in a patriotic mass meeting where banners bearing the inscriptions, "Stick Together." "Make the World Sate for Democracy" were flying. Up to the present date not a single white paper has mentioned the affair. In Memoriam. In sad but loving memory of my devoted husband, Prof. W. B. E. Thompson, who departed this life, three years ago, April 21, 1918: In the quietness of Evergreen My loved one lies at rest. The Dear Saviour took him from me, He must have loved him best! And now that he is in Heaven, The gates are left ajar. He will be waiting for me When I shall enter there. His loving wife, ADDELADE G. THOMPSON. Mr. Foster L. Lucas is quite ill. Mr. W. P. Epps is improving. Mrs. Elizabeth Alston, of Metropolis, ill, passed through the city enroute to Farmville, Va. Mr. Howard Harris is now in business with his father, W. A. Harris, builder, 123 Madison street, South Richmond. Mr. Gordon Barker, of the Virginia Hospital will leave for a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Barker, Tunstalls, New Kent county, Va. Mrs. Ethel Stoval Jones, of Powhatan county, Va. visited her mother Mrs. Nannie Smithhea this week. She was accompanied by her children, Archibald and Hermione. Great Effort "Community Day" Echo Meeting. Rooms of the Richmond Teachers' Association from the campaign on "Community Education" April in thirty-five centers of the city, show 105 addresses by teachers, patrons and pastors, and an attendance of 11,266. Resolutions of thanks and appreciation were passed by the Association requesting Dr. J. A. C. Chandler, Superintendent; Mr C. W. Child, City School Board, the press and the program committee for help help rendered. Good results are already seen in the better contract and better because by the pupils. Close relation of home and school has been fostered. The school committee will be held Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 P. M., at Elk Street School Church at 101 E. Fine, pastor, Col. Roscoe C. Mitchell will direct local arrangements. All cartons are invited. Neohq William, director, R. N. Sounder, bairman; B. L. Allen secretary; Marge L. J. Mundin and Miss R. A. Tharps compose the campaign committee. Rev. J. S. Johnson Receives A Call Rev. J. S. Johnson, of Richmond Va., pastor of Potomac Baptist Church of Mile, has recently been called to the pastorate of Union Prospect Baptist Church, in the vicinity of West Point, Va. Substantial Help. Our good friend, Mr. George B. Bradley, of Glen Ridge, N. J., sends us two new yearly subscribers with the money to pay for the same. We thank him. Card of Thanks. Rev, C. S., Coleman and family wish to thank their friends and neijbors for the kindness and sympathy expressed during the illness and death of their loved one, Vera L. who departed this life March 23. Thanks for Donations. The President of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A., Mrs. Loubetta Blackwell and her faithful members wish to thank the public for helping them to pay off the debt on the piano. The Auxiliary can now present to the young men of the Y. M. C. A. an up-to-date instrument, paid for in full. Many thanks to all who helped. REV. CAFFEE AT FIFTH STREET Rev. E. D., Coffee, pastor of Mr. Carmel Baptist Church will speak at the Fifth Street Baptist Church to morrow (Sunday) evening, at 3:30 o'clock. His subject is, "Moral Gravitation and Birds of One Feather." The meeting is under the auspices of the Missionary Society and the proceeds are for state mission work. All are invited. Mrs. Rose Lovings, president: Mrs. Mary Smith, secretary. Bishop Blackwell Gere Sunday. There will be a grand day at the Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, 9 East Leish street, Sunday, April 24 1941. Bishop George L. Black well has a special message for all at right P. M. Rev. P. Roy Flack. B. D. is pastor. "THE WORLD HAS ENDED." Millions: Now Living, May Never Die. This will be the subject of a Free Bible Lecture by Brother W. E. Walton, of Tennessee, at Reformer Hall, Sunday, April 21, 1978, at three P. M. All Welcome, Seats free. No collection NOTED SOLDIER AND BRILLIANT POET WRITES OF COLORED MANS TRIBULATIONS. (By Lucian B. Watkins) Bothhem, lot us not deceive ourselves. Freedom and Liberty are not安排s. Freedom is an Eagle Liberty is a eagle. The prisoner has Freedom when he is not good to person. The Eagle Liberty ends if he may enter and enter the prison that shall stay to be freed, except if it is not committed and rejoined the best native habit of his country, and has his bullet of a cotton ball. Freedom the captor can late the prison. Liberty is a privilege to enter, throughout, and through at the option of the one Liberated. The unsecured bird has the freedom of the open a a t, but has not the Liberty to enter and to feast upon the "air" crumbs that fall from palatina tables or plenty. Liberty is good will and kindness, an bytion to the mood. A house divided against itself cannot stand." This was true when first soiled by Christ, it was true when repeated by Lincoln, it is true today. We called our Civil War the Southern Rebellion because the Southern States rebelled against the Federal Union that sought to free the Negro slave. These same states rebelled today in refusing Liberty in its former sense, to the Negro within their bodies. Abernath Lincoln, Frederick Benton, John Brown, and the rest of the southern abolitionist throng in the Civil War, gave Freedom to the American Negro. Who will abolish Library?" Mr. Moorehill, once through the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, said liberate him from the rebellious dravey of unjust "laws." Every man and woman in America should know about this Association, he obmartered as 79 Fifth avenue, New York City. It took a member ship at about twenty thousand (200, 000) about twenty percent, of which are white, the rest are colored. It is or national and even internet and importance that this Association on suce- l. It will succeed. It is the only kind of Democracy that deserves to succeed. The advancement of colored people is the advancement of white people, as well. Finally, all the world is kin. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Our National House is divided. Anti-democracy signs. "For whites only" and "For Negroes only" are a d'grape to the house in which we live. Anti-Liberty cars. "For colored people only," run into our National Capital. Another shame. One half of our (Un-) United States heaps "legal" humiliations and insults upon the unprotected heads of colored people. Our National House tolerates these things, calling them "States Rights." A voice within the heart of every fair-minded Amercant tells him these things are, in truth, States' Wrongs and not State's Rights. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." "Our Union cannot exist half slave and half free," sad Lincoln. He was right. Let us face an unfair tact. The Negro in our midst, through our camouflage Democracy, is. SLAVE YET His hinds are loose. His feet are free He is a Memory sealed with scars Shave yet! O God and Liberty! Enslaved by Christless "laws" and bars. Other facts, with shame and re (Continued on Fourth Page.) WHITING -EDMUNDS Mr. and Mrs. Winston H. Edmunds announce the marriage of their daughter, Aurelia Bernard, to Mr. Robert L. Whiting, Thursday evening, April 25, 1918, at eight o'clock at their residence, 723 1-2 North Second street. Reception from eight-thirty to eleven P. M. Friends invited. No cards. At home, Sunday, April 28, 1918, 723 1-2 North Second street, four to seven thirty P. M. DEL. C. T. WALKER TO DELIVER ADDRESSES FOR FACE SAM. Dr. C. T. Walker of Augusta, Ga., has received an invitation from the War Department and the Speaking Division of the Committee on Public information to serve the nation by enlightening Negro public opinion as to the war aims of the government, and delivering a series of patriotic addresses. He will doubtless accept the invitation, and will render valuable service to his race in the various patriotic addresses he will deliver. The invitation came from Mr. Emmett J. Scott in behalf of the War Department, April 5. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS SUIT IS WON BY MRS. MAGGIE L. WALKER STANDARD ACCIDENT, INSURANCE COMPANY TAKES AN APPEAL. The suit of Mrs. Mangie L. Walker against the Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit, Michigan for $7,000,000 and for $1,000,000 additional damages was settled in the Law and Entity Court of this city last Monday. Justice Beverly Crump decided. The plaintiff was represented by Mowers, Smith, Monroe and Gordon and Attorney J. Thomas Hawkins, and the defendant in company by Hon. L. O. Woodbury and Attorney J. R. Pollard. ON LIFE OF HUSBAND The policy of insurance was on the life of the husband of Mrs. Margaret L. Walker, whose name was Armenid Walker. He was killed by his son, Russell E. T. Walker, who mistook his father for a burglar and shot him. He was subsequently charged with murder and after a protracted trial acquitted of the charge. The defendant company setup a technical argument to prove that the killing was not an accident. WITNESSES RELIEF OUT It had an array of witnesses to endorse or prove this view of the case. Judge Crump ruled all of this testimony out and to this ruling crowned for the defendant except that the case was submitted to the jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of the Walker for $7,000,000. Hon. O. Weiburg announced that the case would be taken to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia for final decision. It will be some time before a final degree will be rendered and the case decided. FROM PETERSBURG Editor Mitchell Speaks on the World War—A Crowd of Enthusiastic People—President Gandy's Introduction. Petersburg, Va., April 16.—The Metropolitan Baptist Church, Rev. Eli Tartre, pastor was packed to the limit last night, when Hen, John Mitchell Jr., banker and journalist delivered his address here on "The World War." This condition prevailed too although an admission fee was charged at the door. Standing room was at a premium. Mr. Mitchell came over from Richmond last evening in his car and was accompanied by Col. Thomas M. Crump, Mr. R, W. Whiting with Robinson Davis at the wheel, Rev. R. A. Miller read the Scriptures and Dr. Dr. Miller offered prayer. AFFECTED THE SPEAKER Prof. J. M. Gandy, President of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute was introduced by Rev. Tertite and he in turn proceeded to introduce President John Mitchell, Jr. Prof. Gandy's remarks were appropriate and timely and his words of praise of the Virginia deeply affect the speaker from Richmond. When Mr. Mitchell advanced to the front, the entire audience grate and gave him the Chantiquac salute. He then proceeded to speak on "The World War." Mr. Mitchell reviewed historical events in Europe dating back more than twenty years. THE STORY OF THE STRUGGLE He explained the Balkan situation, which resisted in the Balkan War. He told of the actual cause of the war, the assassination of the Crown Prince of Austria and his wife. He described conditions in Russia, of the effects of Great Britain to prevent the war and then he drew a word from Europe. He told of the colored people's part in this great struggle. He showed the necessity of supporting the national government and President Wilson and urged every one to support War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. He told the people that it was essentially necessary that there should be no lack of interest or patriotism on the part of the colored people of this country. OTHERS PRESENT He spoke for nearly one hour and a half to a spellbound audience and he was capturably applauded from time to time. At the conclusion, man came forward to congratulate him. 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Great Rrittin combined, Us coast line, whieh runs almosi due North’ and South, has several good Harbours, the best being Duala on the Bay of Cameroons, opposite the Island of Fernando. Po. Th the {mmedite netehbourhood yises the Cameroons Mountaln, 13, 700 foot high, which forms a magni- ficont-and uniane landmark on. Ube West Coast, with snoke and vapour conslintly Helehing from. ts\sunimitt, The northern oxtremity of the Col ony isa tongue of land towehing (he southern shore of Take Chad, the meoting pont of the territories. ot Britain, Franco and Germany, ‘rhenee tho botndary runs first South and then Southwest, marehing with Ni gerla IL it reaches the sea al Ute Cross iver. The Bastern boundary runs ina xenorally. Southern direction with French Ranatorial Africa as its Bast: orn neighbour, On the South itis hounded by the French Colony. of PGaboon (Gabun) along an. almost straight westerly line which reaches the sea a fow miles North of Libre: ville. AL the Southeastern end are two long antennae or. fingers, of territory whieh Intrude Into Gaboon, the Western touching the river Conge at Bonga, and the other the river Ubangi (an Important affluent of the Congo) at. Zinga. ‘Those two strips of torritory, to- gother with an. oxtension of’ the Bastorn boundary of Camoroons, had boon extorted trom Franco fn 1911, at the time of the political incidont known as the Agidir crisis, in return for Gormany's recognition of the French Protectorate in Morocco. ‘The territory ceded was only a small por- tion of Germany's original demands Dut its cess on was an humiliation to France, as well as in impediment to the development of French Congo, by eutting the communieation be: tween the different parts of French quatorial Africa excopt by river. ‘Yo Germany the'r only ¥alue was to bring hor into touch with the Congo, and to serve as a starting point for further extension of her territory across Central Africa to- wards German Bast Africa, for the formation of a great Central African Empire tonehing the Atlantic Ocean fon the West, and the Indian Ocean fon the Mast. Placed thus astride Africa she would have dominated the Continent, cutting off South Africa, and threat: ening the rear of tho French ani British possessions in West and North West Africa, as well as Egypt, while from the ports on the seaboard she would have been able to ent the Sea-routes between Europe and South America, the Cape and India. On the Cameroons Mountain the Germans had established a hill station, named Thea, ona. tealthy site of remarkable beauty, which was the administrative capital of the Colony. Prom Duala a railway ran Fastward to Eden, a distance of about 100. miles, with several larke bridges. From." Bonaberi, on the Northern shore of Cameroons Bay, another railway ran Northward about 78 miles to Nkongsamba: At various places in the interior, notably Yannde about 20. miles Northonst of Made, at Agaundore at the Northern edge of he Central Plateau; at Garua, near the Nigerian frontier, and at Mora, near. Lake Chad, the Germans had’ made thirty stronis fortified positions, woll placed and garrisoned. — 'Phey had also wire- loss stations with which. they were able to maintain communication with the outor world after they had. been driven from the coast, One of the greatest obstacles the Allies had to face was the nature of the country in which they had. to operate. ‘he British commander, Goneral Doboll, thus describes it: Pac ali Si tse IR SN ism Rt det Sa of the ereater portion of the Camer: oons in which omy troops — have operated, excepting beyond Northern railherd where the country becomes open and, ou account of its greater alt tude, healthior, but all the coast Vino, and for some 150 miles inland, one 'megts the same monotonous im penetrable African forest, fringed on the coastline, by an area of mangrove swamp ni varying depth." An officer serving with the British forces thus dgserihes the country in a letter: “atts everlasting forest! You go marching along in s'nele file, never Knowing when you are going 10 be shot at. Tho enemy may he only a fow yards away, but you cannot seo thom. ‘There is an eternal twilight in these forests, the trees meeting overhead and interlacest hy creepers, It fsa fine sight to sce the column on the march: it covers two to three milleg of road, taling nearly an hour 10. FAW, a, 8 4OH SPL, a TL Isa serious ‘mnatter to Wofend this lone line. And the heat!” Chimes “Mis tory of the War.”) The forest also contained denizens as form dable as the human enemies, “Wo were having a hot serap with the Germons, Qvrites another oficer) when suddenly an angry elephant appeared hetween ws, aud darted first one way and then the other. Before you cout} cough, hoth sides had done a bunk. (Times “Listory.) Wild hees were equally successful iy scat: tering (he combatants on more than ‘one occasion.” According to the German official statistics the garrison cons'stod of about 200 Germans and 2,000 na- lives, But by calling up all the Germans of military” age in the Colony, including the erows of all the merehantmen which sought refuge in the harbours on the declaration of war, the number of Germans. under arms was inereased to fully 2,000, while the native troops were. in- creased to about 20,000 by recalling to the colours all ‘the old soldiers who had completed their service but were st'll of military age, ‘These troops wore under the com- mand of Colonel Zimmermann, who proved himself an able and resolute soldier, ‘The native troops were at- vided into two classes, the Polizol- {ruppen (Polico) Foreo) armed with carbine firing a soft nosed bullet, rand the Schutztruppen (Regular troops) who carried the regulation German Army Rifle with saw-backed sword bayonet. These troops were well trained, plentifully supplied with machine guns and well lod. _Immedtately on the declaration of [war General Aymerieh, the command. er of the troops in French Bauatorial ares a took steps to remove the obstacles. to communication between that colony and Gaboon by seiz'ng | the two antennae of German territory touching the Congo and the Ubangi, described above. A small foree wnder Tnspector Leprinee ascended the Congo from Brazzaville and took Bonga ‘by sur- ‘prise on the 6th of August.” ‘The [next day Zinga was captured by a company of Senegalese ‘Tiraitlours, which descended the Ubangi trom Bangui, 60 miles higher up the river. under Capta'n Beon. At these places documents were captured which showed that the garrisons were in- suucted (o invade Mrench territory General Aymerich despatched (wo columns to take the German forces in the rear. Colonel Hut'n was: to pulvance from Bonga northward wp the valley of the Sanga River. ‘The second, under Colonel Morrison, was lo move westward long the valley of the Lobaxe River, which joins the Ubangi River near Znga. By Oeto- hor this column had advanced 200 miles and oecupied Carnot, near the head of the River Sang, and at Bania, 70 miles lower down — the rver." got into touch with Colonel Hutin's column, This column, moving partly by land an. partly by river, had ad- vanced 200° miles by tho 18th of October and captured the. important fortified post of Nola, on tho Sanga ‘river, 30 m‘les below ‘Bania. At Nola the German garrison was ‘eaptnred with a small cannon, four machine guns and a quantity of ammunition Colonel Thutin “now found h's communication with Bonga threat- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL. 20, 1918 eastward from Molundu and had roized N'dimn, halt way between Honea and Nola. General Aymerich at once hurr'ed vp with a foree which included a Helzian contingent of 480 rifles, part of which was brought up the 'r ver Vy the armed steamer “Luxembours. “tter three days obstinate fightin in which the “Faxembourx” did good service with {ts guns, being browgsht to within 150 yards of the German tosition, N’Zima was recaptured on tie 24h of October. Colonel Hatin assumed command of the forces now, ineluding the PPolsiens, about 2,000 strong. His HHist care was to cloar the Nisoko valloy_ of the enemy so. as to secure Fis Hines of commimiention with Fonga and Zinga, ‘This involved mitch heavy fighting and It was not {ME the 29st of December that he was able to occupy Molundu, the Cormay headquarters in this region, Colonel Morrison, i the meantime, Kea advanced. westward from Banta, the(Germany: retreating before hint Lill the reached Baturt, on the road to Dime and Younde, where they were Joined by the forees retiring before Colonel Hutin’s co'umn, Ba turi is in the dense forest area, Heseribed hy General Dobell, where te movement of troops is necessarily dower than in the eomparatively open country in which te Freneh had hitherto been operating. Colonel Morrison reached. Raturi on the Mh of December, but the Germans had evacuated I the night hs ore and retired. 33 miles further Vest, to. Bortua, | Following them up he attacked them again on the 28th, forcing (hem to retreat after a sharp fight, and advanced to the neighbourhood of Dume. ‘The gar- risons of the posts evacuated by the Germans as Morrison advanced now united and, assuming the offensive, not only stopped his progress but recaptured Berta and advanced to Moopa, 26 miles South of Baturi, where ‘they firmly established them: selves. In this way both the French col- unms advancing from the South found themselves hung up, and their [progress Impeded by the ‘difficulties of the torrain, as much as by the | sicitl and determination of the enemy. It was several months before these columns were in a position to effect the operations which had in the “meantime heen taken in hand by the British forces advancing from the [north-western seaboard. | Simultancously with the French advance from the South, a French force under the command of General Largeau invaded the Cameroons from the North-cast. General Largean was one of the most distinguished ofticors of France's African army, | He was with Marehand at Pashoda, and had sinee seen mueh service in the Sudan, crowning a_ brilliant ‘career by defeating the Senussi in 1913. He romained in command of the French forces in the Northern Cameroons till October, 1915, when, the operations being nearly completed he was recalled to France and given command of a brigade of infantry at Verdun, where he was killed on the ,26th of Mareh, 1916. {Taking personal command of the | Continued on Sixth Page.) DR. DAVIS RETURNED HERE, Richmond Folks Happy. Rey. M. B. Davis, D. D. has. re- turned from. the Virginia Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Chureh, which was in session last week al Danville, Va, Bishop J. Albert John- son, of Philadelphia, Pa. presided, ‘The Richmond peopte are, ddishted to know that the able and popular divine has been returned to the ‘Third Street Hethel A. M. 1. Church, where he has made a remarkable financial record. Hishop Johnson pronounced the Danville Conference as be'ng the best one he has ever attended. Operetta “Plorinda.” Hartshorn Memorial College Mus- icalo, Operetta “Morinda,” Friday evening, April 26, 1918, at oight P. M. Admission, fifteen cents. COLORED STUDENTS ANE. JEERED Raleigh's democracy was siven a practical test on April' 4, waen the ety welcomed My. MeAdoo aad (he mayor proctaimed a generat hofiday. A general patrotic mass meeting was hold at tho city auditorium to boost the third Léberty Loan, Schools, Col- loges and citizens in every walk of lite. irrespective of calor were urged to bo present. ‘Phe colored utiondunee Promiseq to, be large and it yes an- nounced bY. the, vommitag pe through, the press that: the: tst® bide of the auditorium would be Peserved for cojored people, When the young ladies of Shaw University arrived ‘they were forced © wali severld minutes before dey were shown their paces. At last the President of Shaw was told whore they might be seated and as soon as thoy were seated they were ordered to move into whas is commonly called the peanut gallery an in spite of ue feet that it was announced that ‘these seats Would he reserved for col ored people they were told that those seats were never Intended for Ne- xroes. While some of the students of the white State College hissed and Jeered at the Shaw students the Pres: dent of Shaw University sisted that the young ladies should keep their soats but finding that the rudeness grew he decorously Yad the young In- dies not to the peanut gallery but back to tho institution. When St. Augustine, a widely Inown school of tho city learned of the action of Shaw she took sithilar steps. ‘Tho principle involved, was not one of race or social equality but one of civic rights, the rights which belong te every American citizen. Such things are particularly painful in a country which proclaims “Itberty and Justice for alj" and in a pnirlotic mass mecting whore banners bearing the inseriptions, "Stick ‘Togethjer," ‘“Make the World Safe for Democra- cy" wore flying. Up to the present ato not a ‘single whifo paper has mentioned the affair, In Memoriam, In sad but loving memory of my devoted husband, Prof. W. BLP. Thompson, who departed this lite, three years ago, April 21, 1918: In the quietness of Rvergreen My loved one lies at rest. ‘The Dear Saviour took him from me, He must have loved him best; And now that he is in Heayen, ‘Tho gates are left ajar, He' will he waiting for me When I shalt enter there, I's loving wife, ADELAIDE G. ‘rHOMPSON, Mr, Foster 1. Lucas is quite ill, Me. \W. P. Epps is improving. Mrs. Elizabeth Alston, of Metropo- lis, TL passed through the city en- route to Farmville, Va, Mr. Heyward) Harris is now in business" with his” father, W. A, iarris, builder, 122 Madison street, South Richmond, Mr. Gordon Barker, of tho Virginia Hospital wilt leave for a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Hlizaboth Barker, ‘Tunstalls, New Kent county, Va, Mrs, Wthel Stoval Jones, of Pow- hatan county, Va. visited her mothor Mrs. Nannie Smithea this week, She was accompanied by her children, Archibald and Hermione. “Community Day Echo Meet'ng. Reorts of the Richmond ‘Teachers’ Association from ‘the campaign on “Community Kdueation.” April i,m (hirty-tive centers of the eity, show 108 Addresses by teachers, “patrons and pastors, and an attendance. o! TE246. "Resolutions of thanks and anpree ation were passed by the As- ‘ciation respeeting Dro de A.C. Chandler, Superintendent: ‘Mr. G. P Walford, City School Board, the press ant the program committec for Cinely hep rendered. Good results are already seen in the better conduct and better lessons by the pupils. Closer” relation of home and school hay heen fostered. The eeha meeting will be hold Tuesday, April 23, 8:30 P.M, at the Pith Street Raplst Chureh.” De ‘J. King, pastor, Col, Roseoo C. Miteholl wil direct local arrange Ments, AM partons are invited Nelson Williaa, director; 8. N. Somndors. chairman: BL, Allen, see: rotary; Mist Teds Mundin au. Miss R.A. ‘Tharps compose the campaign committee, Rev. J, 8, Johnson Receives A Call. Rov. J. 8. Johnson, of Richmond Va, pastor of Potomoi Baptist Chureh of Atleo, has recontly been ealled to the pastorate of Union Prospect Rap- fist Chureh, in tho vieinity of West Point, Va. Substantial Help. Our good friend, Mr. George B. Bradley, of Glon Ridge, N. J. sends us two new yearly subscribers with the money to pay for the same. We Chante him, Card of Thanks. Rey. ©. S. Coleman and family wish to thank thelr friends and nolep bors for the kindness and sympathy expressed during the illness and death of their loved one, Vera L., who departed this life March 23. ‘Thanks for Donations, ‘The President of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y. M. GC. A., Mrs, Louberta Blackwetl and her faithful members wish to thank the publ'e for helping them to pay off the debt on their piano. ‘The Auxiliary can now present to the young men’ of the Y, MC. A. an up-to date instrament, pa'd for in full, Many thanks to all who helped. REV, CAPPER AT FIFTH STRERT. | Rev. B.D. Caffeo, pastor of Mt Carmel Baptsit Church will speak at the Pitty Street Baptist Churehto- morrow (Suuslay) ovening, ab 3:30 o'clock, His subject is. “Moral Gravitation and Birds of One Feath- ver.” ‘The meeting is under the ‘Auspices of the Missionary Society and the proceeds are for state mission work, All are invited. Mrs. Rosa Lovings, president; Mrs, Mary Smith, secretary. Bishop Blackwell Here Sunday, ‘There will be a grand day at the Hood ‘Templo A, M. KB. Zion Chureh, # Kast Leigh street, Sunday, April 21 1918. Bishop George 1. 'Black- Well has a special message for all at eight P.M. Rey, P, Roy Mlack, B. D. is pastor, “THE WORLD HAS ENDED." Millions Now ‘Living, May Nover Die—vhis wl he the ‘subject of a Free Bible Lecture by Brother W. B, Walton, of ‘Tennessee, at ‘Reform: ers Hall, Sunday, April 21, 1913, at threo P.M. Ail, Welcome. Seats free. No collection. NOTED SOLDIER AND BRILAANT POR WRITES OF COLORED MAN'S TRIBULATIONS, (By Lucian B. Watk'ns) Mater tren, lot us not deceive our- selves. Freedom and Liberty are not synonymons, Freedom isan Heit; Liberty Is a weleeme. ‘The pprisoner hes Freedom when he is Yoleused fram prison, Me has L'her- te only if he may enter and enjoy the insiiuations that admin’ster to his dsires, neces ites, coniforts and re- Hnement. the lesiskitive halls, of his country, and has his ballot of eti- zonshiy. Freedom ts st passport ont inte the open. Liberty is a privilege to, go cut. into, throughout, and through: at the option of the one liberated The tneaged bird is the frecdom oi the open a'r, but has not the liberty to enter and feast upon the “fat” crumbs that fall from palatial tables of plenty, Liberty is good-will and Kindness. an inv Gition to the needy. “A house divided against itself camnot stand.” ‘P's was true when first spoken by Christ, it was true when repeated by Lincoln, it is tric telay, We called our Civil War the Southern Rebellion — becinse the Southern States rebelled against the Vederal Union that sought to. tree the Negro stave. ‘Pheso same States Febel Coday in refusing Ltberty, iy tts larger sense, to the Negro” within their borders Abraham Lineotn, Prederick Dour fas, John Brown, and the rest of the soulful “abol tionists, throwsh the Civil War, gave Freedom to the American Negro, Who will sive him Jehorty? Mr," Mooretiold Storey, through tho National Association tor the Advancement of Colored people, would Uberate him from the legista: Lve slavery of unjust laws," Bvery man-and woman in America should ‘know about tiis Association, headquartered at 70 Fifth avenue, New York Cty. It has a member. ship of about twenty thousand (20,- 000,) about twenty percent. of which are whito, the rest are colored. It fs of naUonal and even internat‘onal importance that this Associaton stte- coed. It will succeed. IU is the only: kind of Democracy that “deserves” to succeod, The advancement of colored people is the advancement of white people, as well. ‘Truly, all the world is icin, "A" house divided against itself cannot stand.” Our Natonal House is divided. " Anti-Democracy _ signs, “Kor whites only" and “For Negroes only” are a disgrace to the House in which we live. Anti-Liberty ears, “For colored people only," run inte our Navona! Capital. Another shame, One halt of our (Un-) United States heaps “legal” humiliations and in- sults upon the unprotected heads of colored people. Our National House tolerates these th'ngs, calling them, “States’ Rights.” A voice within the heart of every fair-minded Amer‘ean tells him these things are, in truth, States’ Wrongs and not States? Rights. “A “house divided against itself cannot stand." “Our Union cannot exist half slave and half free,” said Vincon, He was right. Let us face an ugly fact. ‘The Negro in. our midst, through our eamouflage Demo- eracy, is , SLAVE YRv 11a nands are tooso. 11s feat are tree. Ho is a Memory sealed with sears: Slave yet! O God and Liberty! Enslaved by Christless “laws™ and bars Other facts, with shame and re- (Continned on Fourth Page.) WHITING —EDMUNDS, Mr. and Mrs. Winston 1H. Rdnyunds aunounce the marriage of ‘their daughter, Aurelia Bernard, to Mr. Robert 1. Whiting, ‘Thursday evon- ing, April 25, 1918, at oight o'clock at iheir residence, 723° 1-2 North Second street. Reception from cight-thirty to eleven P.M. Priends invited. No cards. At home, Sunday, April 28, 1918, 728 1-2 North Second streot, four to seven-thirty P.M, DR. Cat, WALKER TO DELIVER ADDRESSES POR UNCLE SAM, Dr. C. 'T, Walker.of Augusta, Ga.! has received an inv:tation from. the War Department and the Speaking Division of the Committe cy Public Information (o serve the nation by enlighten'ng Negro public opinion as to the war aims of the government, and delivering a series of patriotic addresses. He will doubtless accept tho Invitation, and will render valna- ble service to his raco in the various patriotic addresses he will deliver. ‘The Invitation came from My, Bm: mett J. Scott in behalf ‘of the War Departinent, April 5, PRICE, riVE CENTS STANDARD ACCIDENT, INSUR- ANCE COMPANY. TAKES: AN APURAL, +The su't of Mrs, Maggie L. Walker axainst the Standard Accident Insur- ance Company, of Detroit, Michisan for $7,500.00 and for "$1,000.00 addtional damages was ealled in the Lave and Equity Court of this elty Inst Monday, Judge Beverly Cramp presiding. "Me phunuifi was. repre: sented hy Messrs, Smith, Moneure and Gordon and Attorney ‘J, ‘Thomas How, and the dotendent eompany by Mon. tO.” Wendenburg and Attorney J. 2. Pollard, ON LIPE OF ILUSBAND. ‘The policy of insurance was on the life of the husband of Mrs, Magugie 1. Walker, whose mame was Arms stead Walker. He was killed by his son, Russell B. 1' Walker, who mis- took his father for a burglar and shot hem. Me was subsequently charged with murder and after a protracted trial acquitted of the charge. ‘The defondant company set up a technical argument to prove that the killing was not ay ace dent WITNESSES RULED ovr, Ht had an array of witnesses to endeavor to prove this view of the extse, ludye Crump ruled all of this fest mony out and to this ruling counsel for the defendant excepted, ‘The ease was submitted to the jury, Which rendered we verdict in favor of Mrs. Walker for $7,500.00. Hon, 1. 0. Wendenburs announeed that {he ease would? be tiken to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia for tna} decision, It will be some time before a final decree will be rendered and the care decided. PROM PETERSBURG, Editor Mitchel Speaks on the World Wir—a Crowd of Enthusiastic People—President Gandy's Introduetion, Petersburg, Va., April 16.—The Metropolitan Baptist Chureh, Rev, Eli ‘Tarite, pastor was packed to the limit last night, when Hon, John Mitchel}, Jr, banker and journalist delivered his addvess hero on “The World War." ‘This condition prevailed to although an admisston feo vas charg- ed at tho door. Standing rom was at a premium, 5 Mr, Mitchell came over ‘from Rich— mond last evening in his car and was accompanied by Col. Thomas M. Crump, Mr. Ro) W. Whiting with Robinson Davis at the wheel. Rev. R. A, Miller read the Seriptuies and Rev, Dr. Miller offered prayer. APFECTED THE SPEAKER. Prot. J. M. Gandy, President ot the Virginie Normal ‘and Industrial Institute twas Antroduced by Rey, « wartte and he in turn proceeded to in troduce President John Mitchell, Jr. Prof, Gandy’s remarks were appro- priate and timely and his werds of praise of the Virginian deeply affect eq the spenker frem Richmond. When Mr. Mitcheh advanced to tho front, the entire audience arose and gave him tho Chautanqus salute, He then proceeded to speak on “The World War.” Mr. Mitchell reviewed histori- esl events In Europe dating back more than twenty years. THE SVORY OF THD STRUGGLE, He expla'ned the Balkan situation, which resulted in the Balkan War, He told of the actual cause of the war, the assassination of the Crown, Prince of Austria ani h's wife. He doserived conditions in Russ'a, of the eferts of Great Britain (o prevent the war and then he drew a word ui of Burope, He told of ‘the colored people's part in ths great struggle. He showed the necessity of supporting the national government and Presi- dent Wilson and urged every one to purchase War Sayings Stamps and Liberty Ronds. He told the people that it was essentially necessary that there should bo no lack of interest or patriotism on the part of the colored people of th's country. OTHERS PRESENT. Ue spoke for nearly one hour and a half to a spellbound audience and he was raptirously applauded trom time to time. At the conclusion, many came forward to congratulate him.” Among those present were Deputy Kaward W. Wood, Doputy W. ‘T. Stokes, Past Chancellor J.B, Wile Vamson and othors, ‘The party left past midnight tor Richmond, expressing themselves as being well pleased with the reception extended to them in the Cockailo City, TWC THE PLANET ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., April 16.—It is a source of pleasure to note that Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., who has so faithfully served the people of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church and the city of Roanoke for four years, has been returned to his same field of labor to serve the fifth year, the limit in the economy of the A. M. E. Church and the Godly judgment of the powers. It is hoped he may have the most successful year of his ministerial labors and that many who have neglected and failed to hear the Gospel message may accept it and be saved during this year. Mrs. Mahalia E. Banks, of 618 Fairfax avenue, N. W., who has been quite sick for two weeks, is much improved under the care of Dr. L. C. Downie. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Bedford City and Mrs. Robinson and two little daughters of Richmond, Va., were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Minnis, of 525 Tenth avenue, N. E. Sunday, April 7. They returned home Sunday evening expressing themselves as having spent a most delightful and pleasant day, saying they would be delighted to come back again to the Magic City and the pleasant and palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Minnis. Mrs. William Green, of 163 Sixth avenue, N. W. left the city Tuesday, April 16 for Atlantic City, N. J. to be at the bedside of her sick sister, Mrs. Robertson. Sunday morning at usual service hour, Rev. Slade, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, in the absence of Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., pastor, who was attending Conference at Danville, Va., had charge, Rev. Slade spoke to his audience on "The Power and Effects of Prayer," giving some wholesome instructions upon the all important subject, telling his hearers the different kinds of prayers, when and where and how men should pray. All were edified by his course of instruction. At night, Rev. Slade preached again for the people of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. He delivered a very instructive sermon on the Holy City, its capacity, beauty, grandeur, durability and the unending, everlasting foundation and entrances into that which was very helpful to all who availed themselves of the opportunity of hearing this wonderful prelate of fifty years service, yet strong in the strength that God supplies through His Eternal Son. Little Clarence Eugene Burton, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Louise Burton, of 326 Fourth avenue, N, W, died April 12 at 2:20 P. M. after a very brief illness. The funeral services were held at the home. Clarence was two years, two months and two days old, the delight of the home. The eulogy was delivered by Rev. W. W. Hicks, who used as a base of his discourse, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Mr. and Mrs. Burton wish to use this method in thanking their many friends, who assisted them so nicely during the serious illness, death and funeral of their child and those who furnished the very beautiful floral designs. The casket of white was covered with flowers. Mr. C. C. Williams, the polite funeral director and embaler, of Fourth avenue, N. W., had the funeral in charge. The Rev. S. M. Beane offered a forwent prayer for the bereaved family and all present. The remains were sacredly and solemnly laid to rest in the Midway Cemetery, Monday evening, April 15, 1918, there to await the arrival of all who must follow the way of death, Mother, father and all must pass this way. Let us think of it. Miss Clara Rayford, of Glen Wilton Va., visited her cousin, Miss Mary Rayford, of Roanoke, for the past two weeks. She left for her home Saturday, after making visits to many of the friends of the city. Mrs. Annie Mitchell, of 649 Sixth avenue, N. W., who has been seriously ill, is much improved and getting along nicely at this writing. Mrs. Powell, of Eighth avenue, N. E., who has been under treatment at Burrell's Memorial Hospital has improved to the extent that she was able to be removed to her newly purchased home on Chestnut street, N. W. Mrs. Lula Arrington, of Eleventh avenue, N. W., who has been sick for three weeks, was able to be at her place of occupation Tuesday. Mr. John Traynham, of Teenth avenue, N. W, and Second street, who has been quite indisposed for two months, is much improved at this writing. It is hoped a speedy recovery may be his lot. Mrs. Gillie R. Marable, of Third avenue, N. W., was taken seriously III Friday, April 12, but at present is very much improved. Mr. dk. B. Bailey of Henry street, who has suffered some time with Rheumatism is somewhat relieved. J. C. Dugger, M. Stanfield and Herman Potter are bustling some Planet's these days. Mrs. Cooper, of 514 Ninth avenue, who has been sick for two weeks is up again, feeling much improved. Mrs. harriet Burks of Wytheville, Va. is in the city looking the picture of good health. She has been here three weeks. Mr. R. W. Anderson, of Richmond, Va., one of the officials of the American Beneficial insurance Company is in the city on business for the company. Rev. L. Dabney, of Bluefield, W. Va. preached two forceful sermons Sunday, the fourteenth, morning and night. Rev. W, W. Hicks swayed a large congregation Sunday afternoon, at High Street Baptist Church Mr. Charles Stewart, of Chicago, Illinois is in the city. He lectured at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday afternoon and night. When in Roanoke, you should eat at the Elite Cafe, where you will find home cooked food, nicely prepared, Mrs. L. J. White, proprietress. The closing of the installation services of Rev. Lee at the High Street Baptist Church, was held last Monday night, Dr. R. C. Woods, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, of Lynchburg, del vered a splendid address before a large congregation. A quartette from the same college, composed of Messrs. Brown, King, Nowlin and McGuamuoy sang several selections. The total raised for the week was $352.00. Miss Hunter, of Lynchburg, Va., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. George Moore's week. Mr. Pete Johnson has gone to Hot Springs, Va, in the hope of improving his health. We wish him a speedy recovery. Roanoke Observer made a fine appearance Saturday. The paper is being conducted by Mr. Rouke. Buy a copy and help boost Roanoke. The Deacons and members of the First Baptist Church greatly surprised their pastor, Rev. E. E. Ricks After services he was presented with an increase of $25.00 per month. MARY HUBBARD GETS A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE. Mary Hubbard, who was arraigned in the Corporation Court yesterday morning charged with the murder of Ida Robertson on March 4, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to serve a term of five years in the State penitentiary. The Commonwealth, by a large array of witnesses contended that the Hubbard woman shot Ida Robertson without provocation and that the killing was deliberate and with malice. The defense claimed the killing was done in self-defense. According to the testimony of Mary Lee, Rubie Lotts and Lizzie Irvin, Ida Robertson asked the defendant out of the dance hall to fight out a grudge which seems to have existed between the women for some time. These witnesses told the jury they saw the Robertson woman make an attack upon the defendant with a bottle and that the shooting occurred after the first attack by the Robertson woman. Roland Harth, manager of the dance hall, told the jury that he heard no quarrel between the two women during the progress of the dance. When the amusement of the evening was over, he closed the place and had just gotten outside when he saw the last shot fired. Upon cross examination, he said he did not know what took place between the women before the shooting took place. Many other witnesses said that Ida Robertson was the aggressor as she throw a bottle at Mary Hubbard and dared her to shoot. Dr. Gordon Simmons, city coroner, who examined the body testified as to the cause of the death and said the Robertson woman died instantly from the results of the bullet wound, the same entering her right temple. Large crowds of spectators came to court to hear this case. The case of Nellie Anderson, who is charged with the murder of Sonny Smith, was continued until the next term of court on account of the absence of material witnesses. FLORENCE LETTER --- FLORENCE, S. C., April 15.—The funeral of $Sister McLeus took place at Trinity Baptist Church, on Monday evening, April 15, 3:15 o'clock, Rev. Sparks lied hymn No. 339, then Rev. C. T. Taylor, the pastor read as a lesson, the nineteenth Psalm. The choir sang, "Asleep in Jesus, blessed Sleep." Rev. C. T. Taylor engaged the attention of the waiting congregation, using as a text, a part of the twenty-third chapter of the book of Numbers, worded, "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last day be like His." Rev. Taylor commented largely on the death of the righteous as widely different from the death of the wicked. During the course of his remarks, Rev. Taylor related the touching incident of the poor motherless child, whose Christian mother was buried in the city cemetery for the poor. After the burial of her mother, the child wandered to the cemetery and finding a fresh grave, knelt down late in the afternoon and night coming on, fell asleep. During the night, she awoke and began to ask Mama for bread, saying, "Mama, did you not say that Jesus would feed me when I'm hungry?" A rich man living in the city, being troubled in spirit, disturbed his wife, who suggested that he take a ride in the country. He accordingly had his chariot brought and riding near the cemetery, heard the cries of the child. He took it home and adopted it into his family as the only rightful heir. A few days before the death of Sister McLease, Rev. Taylor visited her and asked if she was ready to go if the Master should call for her. "Yes, sir," said she. "I am ready and have been ready, just waiting." On Saturday P. M., at 10:20, God sent an Angel to hear her home, stating that the Master calleth for thee, and in a few minutes, she bid the children and friends a farewell and goodbye. It was a beautiful afternoon, a cloudless sky and a calm time. Quite a crowd of relatives and friends came out to pay the rite respects to the deceased. Rev. Taylor, in closing, spent some time in calling the attention of his hearers to the all importance of being ready for the summons, which is served on the rich as well as the poor the bld as well as the young. The impressions made were lasting and doubled much good will result. At 4:15 P. M. the body, which was in charge of Mr. Joe Gates, undertaker and embalmer, was taken to the Baptist Cemetery, in the northern outskirts of the city and deposited. Of the relations present we mention the following: Mrs. Martha (Milne), Mrs. Sophia Lawter, Mrs. Jane Halsey, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson and her son, Mr. W. M. McLease and wife Mrs. Laura McLease. Mr. Tobe Samuel passed through the city recently enroute from Newport News, Va. to Pee Dee, S. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Mrs. P. W. Whitley, of Wilmington N. C., after visiting her sister, Mrs. H. M. Summerset, West Florence, returned home recently after a pleasant stay. Rev. C. T. Taylor, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, spoke to his people last Sunday on Economic Ideas. It was a fine talk and much enjoyed by all. He introduced the Planet Agent, who highly commended him for his thoughtfulness and clear understanding of conditions during these war times. The writer of this article offered his service to the congregation as an instructor in gardening. Miss Lena Mae Webster and a few young friends enjoyed an automobile trip through the country to Cheraw, S. C. recently. On Sunday, April 7, the writer delivered a lecture at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, at Cheraw, S. C. on the subject of Development. On Friday, April 12, the writer addressed the Colored Graded School of this city. Subject, "Negro Schools Here and Elsewhere." Rev. Brother Arthur Eagleton, war veteran, is quite busy this week at Mars Bluff, contracting. Quite a number of the Colored citizens visited the City Opera House on Monday to hear the Field Secretary of the State Council of Defense deliver an address on Economic Conditions. Mrs. W. M. Ryals, of Philadelphia Pa. passed through the city recently enroute to Albany, Ga., thence to Donaldsonville, Ga. to visit her mother for three months. E. B. WEBSTER FARMVILLE NEWS Farmville, Va.—last Sunday was a glorious day at the A. M. E. Church, Services opened at the usual hour, 11:30 A. M. The Rev. J. R. Augustus being in place, took his text from Isaiah 63:1, theme, "The Conquering King." The discourse was very impressive and especially good. Collection was taken and then all went down to the Lord's Table. At 8:30 P. M. a large crowd assembled to hear the pastor's farewell sermon for th's Conference year. His text was from St. John 1:23, theme, "The Voice and the Message." Every one rejoiced that they were out for the pastor preached one of the best sermons he has delivered since he has been with us. A financial report was given by the pastor also. Owing to the war times and extremely hard Winter, it was one of the best in the history of the Church. The pastor and members were all pleased at the spirit of the members and friends in giving and helping. May God go with the Rev. J. R. Augustus and through our prayers and wishes he will be sent back to us. Rev. J. H. Wiley, pastor of the First Baptist Church was 'n Yonkers, N. Y. Sunday and was greatly missed by his congregation. At 11:30 his pulpit was occupied by the Rev. Nelson Jordan, who delivered a most excellent sermon from the theme, "God's Message to the Parents." At 8 P. M. his text was found Mark 16:16, "The Way of Salvation." The discourse was very impressive to all. The collection for the day was $29.53 In the quietness of her home in Prince Edward County, six miles east of Farmville, on April 10, 1918, the spit of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, at the age of 69, gently passed away. For forty years she had been a member of the Mercy Seat Baptist Church of which her husband is a deacon. Her home was an unusually happy one, permeated throughout with the Spirit of Christ. One of those privileged places where one always delights to be. Grateful to God for the life she lived; sorrowing though not hopeless we look forward to the future, praying that with the family circle unbroken and with the multitude of friends gathered again together, we may all meet "In that house not made with hands eternally in the heavens." The funeral eulogy was delivered by her pastor, Rev. P. W. Prce, at Mercy Seat Church, Friday, April 12. Gone but not forgotten. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn. We extend our sympathy. In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear father, David Woodson, who departed this life one year ago. Decarest father, how I miss you. You are gone, but not forgotten. —His loving daughter, Mrs. Annie Carter. Misses Marion Hankins and Hattie Early are home after finishing a creditable school term. Mr. L, C. Bland, who is teaching in Basic City spent Sunday with us. Mr. William Matthews, of Newark, N. J. is in our city. His mother, Mrs. Bettie Matthews is very much improved at this writing. Miss Elizabeth Austin was called home from V. N. L. Petersburg, on the account of the illness of her father. Mrs. P. W. Price and her sister, Mrs. J. J. Womack are home from the western part of the State, where they have finished quite a successful term as teachers. They have been teaching in Tazewell county for seven terms and expect to return for the next Session. 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The latter class are generally referred to by such elastic names as jackets, chair-backers and bush-watchers. We do not mean to suggest that the line is drawn by educational ability, either. Many educated men whack the gospel message just as roundly as the simum pure, dyed in the wool, whang-doole whose text for every sermon reaches all the way from Genesis to the Revelations. But this is not a dictionary or reference work on preachers and preachers, this is just an autodotal truth about one of them. He was a LOANED ON REAL HOUSES FOR SALE Papers Kept in Round Door Built Legal Papers Acknowledged Public. Savings Accounts S DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT MANICS SAVINGS FIRST CORNER THIRD AND C John Mitchell, Jr., President RRAR, Contractor & Bank 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phon. N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, ention Paid to the Taking of Contracts Kind of Architecture. Job Work A s T C. SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 H IONE, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! FEMALE EMBALMER MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alpheus Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in fraternal organizations, namely, Courts of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shepherds of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. Reliable service at Moderate Rates. RESIDENCE 1015 St. James St., Madison 6619 HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED Roane and Holmes Harness Company 17 12 NORTH 18th St. Phone, Mad. 3035. We make and repair anything in- Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags- Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry a full line of Harness, Whipa, Robes, Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harness, Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters, Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make a Specialty of Hand-made Harness. Our motto is to SATISFY YOU. Your patronage will be appreciated. Stop in and let us serve you. All work- guaranteed. S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Round Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before gss Accounts Solicited TES FOR RENT. APPLY AVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2168 Taking of Contracts for Building Care. Job Work A Specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LLL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA nice sort of a chap and was well like by his community. It is friends we started the other day when he a nounced that he had received to high calling and would proceed to find a church that wanted a pastor. He hunted for a week a finding no church that would come to his taking charge, he proceed to make one of his own. Renting old house and a few chairs and soap box, he and his church start for the Kingdom. His opening a mon ran something like this: "Children, I am convinced that God is powerful. He can do anything, can turn the world upside down I tell you, HE IS A BEAR-CAT!" : i i ; : ls os Se a ipeenans. aN ik & &? aS te Aa ae SNe peeve} Lae a aca see ie Scare sail on arate ee, caches RE ne CN coe AU ta ean ed ars Nae ee tt ee ieee ec macete eieteec ge sace ss CERCLA, De erent he ESR OR ReRT nT aL OC EN UUM ornate ig a Matar A NOM DR ha asta aatiate er Ci cere Me ARM E TERRE ae San ALE eh ara NEN RE URIRE rahe eer a oie tu manera a SCN PEARS SSAC ES NE Sel SSS CRA IME MRC MINI OScag Fe SOMO IN ith CuepeL Sa TRON K PART ics OND aR SED NRO RG asters te Coy eer Une es ca aCe IBD aBC cae UNO PR a LARP sn G RSTO | ‘ " FRENCH RUNNING TO ATTACK. Photo shows French Infantry just after leaving the Trenches running across “No Man’s Land” to attack the “Boches.” The dash and spirit of the French troops is at the top. Dann eMC CCC REG Lh Coe tebe re ere tate ye Re a | Be aaa WG ort sa iis | ide ore tas ) aaa BON Gia aaa as Gua Boo BAA Qn Cy ee ear ae eg aay es ae ie Syn IE eg. 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CLAIRSVILLE: NOTES. j aL St. Clairsville, ©, April S.—The A.M. 'E, Chueh here started their revival. Rev, Williams wll assist Rev. Greene in the work. ‘The see- ond quarterly conference was held Wednesday. “Reports were fine. Dr, Bundy and Rev. Greene held eon: ference in Phishing, ‘Thursday, Mrs. Lawrence Stowart is “mproy- ing, after being In a serious condition for'some t'me, Mrs. Helen Robinson, Miss Bdna Jordan, Mrs, Janie Walker, Mrs. La cile Robinson. Mrs. dane A. Wilson, Mrs. Minn'e Wilson, Mrs, Bita Lewis Mrvand Mrs. DOC. iawkins, Mrs and Mrs. William) “Marshall, Mrs, John Jackson and son, Charlie, Mr. M.S Price and daughter, helma and Mrs Iemma Jordan were Wheeling callers last week, Mrs. James Jones and eh'lren have returned trom Warwood after a visit with her sister, Mrs. John Washington, Little Albert Jones vis'ted his grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Goings, of Sugar street last week, Mrs. Maggie Wilson is confined to her home with a severe cold, Mr. ‘Taylor Walker, who has been contited to h's home for a few days, fs able to be ont again, Little Eadie Murray, son of Mr, and Mrs, Robert Murray’ died at their home on Cadis P:ke Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs, William Marshall entertained Mrs, James Edwards at dinner Sunday evening. Mr. James Edwards has- accepted a positon in Columbus. Mrs, Bd wards will join him later and there they will make their future home, Mr. James 1, Harris arrived home Saturday. Mr. Henderson was called to Henderson, NX. C., owing to the itness of his father, Me’ reports that his father is better. which is pleasing to his friends and rolations. Mrs. Lew's Wooten and Mrs. Bertha Harris were Wheeling visitors Saturday. | Miss Virginia Reed visited her brother Sunday. | Mr. Joo Harris, of Wheoling was 4 business caller here last week. ¥or Salo in Amolia County, the Gardox Spot of Virginia. Farm of 100 eores on ¢and ctay road. 9 roomed house insared empty for $1,000. Half. mile frem colored school and Church. Immediate ponserion. Price suitor & pargat off te ehtcaae, sult, or 6 percent Owner Bex 163 Ameifa, Va. TORY ae Pe eR ral SPUN Coot SET ire BaTERR BSSEMROE SRS Regn eeepc et 3 see ¥ | ¢ Rae. ‘ a | eRe MG EN Bp Nt (SS Bee Ri sciinin: cmt tl Re eee nc Shasta RES Sai BE oS SS : oe in iainare” x Poe eo Ce & Sagan ae Ae Bi pees ee capo a eh pets co ee oa Besa oe ba ee Se ORG canta SY Meese oe ee De AE Ree ayer eating an 8 ee a loos oCoretet eters arenes farting SEAPLAND ON SUBMARINE HUNT Printer Wantea. 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AO FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ...$2.00 Veena sneer | SATURDAY.......APIRIL 20, 1918 , PECULIAR CONDITIONS IN : GHORGIA, Strange things are happening In the Southland now. Wo havo bofore us a clipping from the Brunswick, Georgia News of the sixth inst., In which the American Federation of Labor makes tho following state- ment: Knowing the great loyalty and pa- triotsm Of the laboring class of Hrunswick and knowing that there will be some surprise in their non- part cipation in the Liberty parkde And conseatient exereises to be held tomorrow, we deem it due the public to explain the absence of the labor- ing class In these exereises. As ‘s well known, both white and colored are members of the American Federation of Labor. An invitation was extended the former, that is, the White men, to; participate, but was withheld from the colored borers, and union members. A meeting of the union being in session, the matter was reported and it was decided that inasmuch as the Myitaton was with- hold from the colored workers, the white members as a body aud. ats individuals, would not accept and thereby participate. We are all of the American Feder- ation of Labor, white and colored alike-—what is the white man’s interest is also that of the colored man and it may be truthfully stated here that more colored sclectinen have left Brunswick to serve their country than any other eily of a like siza in the Stato, It may also. be stated (hat the colored laboring man has been purchasers of honds on.two ‘eotsions and will be found among che cit of third Liberty Bond owners. Records will show that the great army and navy of the United States is made up of those who earn their living by the sweat of their brows. The loyalty of the laboring man, wh te or black, has never been ques: tioned, and even that we do. not participate in the exercises does not mean that we are not patriotic, but does mean thal we also have tho manhood to remain true to our fellow workers, even if they are colored, —-Ameriean Federation of Labor. What does this mean in Georgia? Is the day of dustrial emane' pation for the black man and the white one at hand? Has (he time come when the laboring white men of the South- land have had the'r eyes opened to the fact that the interests of labor both white and black, are one and the same, that one eannot go upward and the other go downward at one and the same ime? IL would seem 80. THE WAR SITUATION, ‘There has heen very tittle encour- agement in the reports from the Allies’ front in Mlanders and much to awaken ggnuine alarm for the siety of Field Marshal Hais's British army. ‘The call to the French troops for help, wh'eh help was readily forthcoming tenddd to em- phasize the seriousness of the situa. tion. Supplementing this news comes the report from Major-General Maurice, who is chief director of Brit’sh operations, x In commenting upon the bloody strugsle on the Western front and the dogged courage with which the Kngiish are meeting the sledse hammer attacks of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, he is’ reported to have said “Phe British army is fighting. a Waterloo while Bucher is marching fo the battlefield, Multiply — the battle of Waterloo a hundredfold, and the s'tuation at noon in that battle compares to the situation in the great world battle, ‘he British army is under « ter- vible hammering, ‘but providing Blucher is marching to.the battlefield there is no reason for discourage- ment, = - Phe only question to be asked is What is happening to Blucher? What has beegme of the resorves?, «Thies equivalent tovsaying -that iLthocarrgich and /Amorfgay roin- forcenienits ‘m’ suMfelent numbors arc om Vho. sway, all will Hp. well,’ Uk: i they are not coming tothe’ t¥itet of ‘the British, then Wire disaster awaits them. They aro fighting, as Miold Marshal Ma's so aptly stated, with their backs to the wall, whteh may soon be changed lo a condition where the r backs will be to the water, for the English Channel wilt be behind them, if Mey are eut of from Dunkirk by the German armies, ‘rhe Un'ted States is making every effort lo come to the rescue of the Allies, Let us hope that she has not started in too late. Secretary of War Baker comes home with the infor- mation that (hroo millon troops are needed in Franco at once. ‘Tho Ger- man submarino ts increasing ite toll of sinking ships and the outlook is not bright for transporting half of that number, Wo see that placards are boing pestod for rocruits in the United States Marino Sorvico. “Wo want you,” ts now being construed, to apply, to colored mon. Certainly, there is no lagg'ng on tho part of tho colored folks. “Here am I, sond mo," is boing heard all over the Southland. A long, hard, bloody war and tho colored man will hayo won a place beside his white comrade-in-arme, who when tho boys come marching home will domand that his black comrade be accordod all of tho civil rights and privileges that he enjoys. A German submarino gave tho Liberian Ropubjic.a taste of real war, when {t bombarded the wireloss station In that faraway land and thon hastened to attack a merchant ‘vossol that it saw passing tho harbor. eee Colored folks, be of good choor. God will bring all Uhngs right in his own time. Some of theso girls, who are marrying soldiers will have long faces, should they live to get back and somo of these same g'rls will have to go (hrough life with them, But then matrimony bs a lolery uny- way. When you get up in the morning an hour earlier, remember that you ave the creature of a decept on and the average porson likes to be deceived. (Continued From First Pase,) pentance, let us confess: Father, we cannot teil a ie, we “legally” Iynch the Negro before our mobs fall upon hm. When we “legislate” against him wwe shear him of strength and deliver him to the mob. We rob him of his birthright to “life, Mberty and the pursuit of happiness" by dis- erfminating against h'm in publ.c places; we withhold from him his ballot, his political breath, and he is dead, as it were, before ‘his trou- Ded soul is “mercifully” released sby tho lawlessness (hat burns his body. Lynching outrages follow — the withdrawal of governmental rights as naturally as darkness follows the setting of the sun. Only when we recognize this truth, ean be we begin to remedy the shames of our Democracy. THE REMEDY. Lynching can be elminated and the Negro problem solved in our midst only by reversing our Anti-Demo- eralie method in dealing with the American Negro, God Almighty! We have been Inhuman and w-Christ an, Help us, ere we perish, to clean our National House: to burn our ungod- ly signs, “Por whites only" —"For Negroes’ only; to turn into cattle (rensports those ears “For colored people only.” Help us lo make the Nexro an AMERICAN CVPIZEN jn capital lot ters. Help us to reeognize "Phy Divinity in him, as in all mantind, (hal we and the world may see in him ihe MAN VALUE worthy of vespect and admiration. Give us the manhood and the womanhood to he ashamed whea saytiinye within our hearts resents the presence of out black brother because of his inal torable sacial characteristics, remem herins that his personality and ind viduality. are Gos-ordaimed dis Uaetions, as commendable as our own. Help us to realize that the fault lex with us when we feel that we can tolerate te presence of a bltck- skinned human heing on'y when he Sour servant, [lelp us to deny to no oue the Liberty we ourselves en- Joy. Gentlemen” and ladies are considerate as to the feelings of oth- ors. Help us to be gentlemen and ladies. Christians de unto others as they would have others do unto then, Holp ws to be Chr’stians, “Give mo Liberty or give me death,” said: Patrick Henry. Lord, cont of this clash of warring ideals, xive to all the peoples of the world the Liberty (hat is Lite—that is more than Death, THIS WAR. Lord ‘s ‘THIS WAR—this thunder- storm of steel, Blaspheming cannons cursing Heaven and earth. Mad men and Death, this tragte whir of wheel The Purgatory for a WORLD- NEW BIRTH? “The wages of sin is death.” ‘This “Hg RTM aat0, Heaped eh with strife-struck dead, this war-red pyre, Great God, perhaps, is but ‘Thy Righteous .Plan |. . To purge for LOVE’ the HATH- <4 MAD BOBLGOF.MAN!.. ate or lyse Alphabet Social, noxt/Morday,:£2 a, residence of Misses Johnson’s 812 N. 6th St., beneft Galeda Class, of tho Fifth Street Baptist Sunday School, THE BIOMMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, Vira; DOLDIERS IN THE BLACK DIVISION ADVISED 10 ACCEPT COLOR INSULTS ‘Tho National Assosiation for the Advancement of’ Colored People, through its Sogrotary, John R. Shil- lady, makes pytiic "the following letter addrossed to the War Depart- ment concerning an order issued on March 28, 1918, by command of Major General Ballou, Division Com- mander of the Ninoty-second Division Camp Funston, Kansas, in which colored officers and mon are advised that “no useful purposo will be served by any action upon thelr part that wll cause the color question to be raised,” and admonishing them to “refrain trom going where tho!r presence will be resented.” ‘Tho Association directs tho War Department's attention to the, fact that Major General Ballou’s order concerns illegal actions taken Bening colored: officors and not illegal 3 unworthy acts performed by colored soldiors tlivmselvos i Caples of the Division ordor gta tho Assoelation's letter follows - Headquarters Nitiety-Bocond Diviefon Camp Fiunston,. Kanens, . : * March 28, 1918. tie Bulletin No. 35, 1. It should’ be well known to all colored: officors and men that no use- ful purp:se is gorved by such acts as will cause the ‘color question” to be raised. It is not a question of legal rights, but a question of policy, and any policy that tends to bring about a conflict of races, with its resuliant an'mosities, is prejudicial to the milltary interest of the Ninety- second Division, and. therefore pre- Judicial to an important interest. of ihe colored race, 2. To avo'd’ such conflicts the Division Commander has repeatedly ursed that all colored) members: of his command, and especially the officers and nonconmiss'oned officers, should refrain from going where their presence will be resented. Th spite of ths injunction, one of the Sereeants of the Medieal Department has recently precipitated the precise troubie that should be avoided. and then ealied on the D vision Com- mander to take sides im a row: that should never have occurred, and would not have ocurred had the Sergeant placed the general good’ above his personal pleasure and con- venience, | ‘This Sergeant entered a theatre, as he undoubtedly had a legal right to do. and precipitated trouble by’ making it poss.ble to allege race dis- ‘erimination in the seat ie was g’ven, ‘He is strictly w.thin his legal rights In this matter. and the theatre man- ager is logally wrong, Nevertlieless, ‘the Sorgeant is guilty of the greater wrong in doing ANYQHING, no matter how LIWGIALLY correct, that will provoke: race animosity. - 3. ‘The Division Commander re- peats that the success of the Division, with all that that success implies, is dopendent. upon the good will of the public. That public is nine- tenths white. White men made the Division, and they can break it just as easily if it becomes a trouble maker, 1. AM concerned are again en- jo‘ned to place the general interest of the Division above personal pride and. gratification, Avo d-every. sit- uation that can give rise to racial M-will, Attend quietly and faith- fully to your duties, and don't go where your presence is not desired. 5, ‘Phis will be read to all organ- izatons of the Ninety-second Division By command of Maj.-Gen. Ballou: ALLEN J. GREER, Lieutenant Colonel, General Stat, Chiet of Start, Onicial: EDWARD J, TURGEON, Captain, Assistant Adjutant, Act'ne Adiutant. Eee) sevice ee War Department, Washingion, D.C. Sirs: ‘The National Assoeiation Yor the Advancement of Colores Veop.e des res specifically to direct Sour attention to what in ibs Juli iment bs a inost unjust, humiliat ns shud Inexpedient general order wivect~ iy colored oflicers and men of the N noty-second Division of the Nation al Army, issued on Mareh 28. 1918, 4a Bulletin Number 35, by com: ‘rand of Major General Ballou at ‘Hoadynarters, Ninety-second Division Comp uoston, Kansas, | 'Phis Bulletin, which has come (o our attention within the last day or “wo, d reets colored officers and men sof ‘the Ninety-second Division — to “refrain from zomg where the r presence will be resented.” and asserts that the interests of the ser- vice require that members of th's Hcommand sha'l not insist upon thet Mesal vights but that they shall not do anvil as, “no matter how leaily correct, that will provoke race animosity.” ‘This latter reference is mentioned cn the Bulletin in connection with a specific instance in which a colored Sergeant entered a theatre and was |Mexally diseraninated against in the ‘seat given him by the theatre man- ager. | “his Association is desirous that colored officers and soldiers now in ‘the United States Army shall acquit themselves w.th eredit to their coun- try and to their several commands, It Is constrained to believe, however, ithat General Ballon is in error in assuming that,the good of the service will be promoted jby enjoin'ng. col- ored officers from performing perfect- ly legal acts.which wauld.in no wisg be resented by any part of the pop- wwlat'on .“ were these offleers — ndt colored. ". Furthormore, we palieye, that. the people of the United States te a whole il Indignantly resent the imputa- Con idontaingd Jn , pay ) Of tho Division Con manners Bulle that because the public is nine-tenths white its good will will be forfeited $900 PANTS mensute MEASURE No oxten cinrao for fancy, awell styles, Bele eotop np exten charwe for any" fof thingall PEE, Before you take ane //2K ‘other order, boforo you buy a suitor SOME Biter,” Ageots et ‘ber String Betoes bere you live or what you do, write We Your Nevo Free dager" tha big, now Snutooxtea charges, Writa todas thts KNICKERBOCKER TAILORING CO. Dopt. 728 Chieago, TL. a a Ce ge nae STYLE BOOK --- HAIR... To Colored Women PS We ary the largest x manuteatarcre ot ‘ ma eS Splored Woren'e| RONUVERERGERED ook shosting neve OMEN ntyicn. in ins GMO resclng scm tree Fare Every colored wos NOMA. moan sila ave ant BS Saisie our ete A ORE Pee Isfaction guaranteed ae, y or moncy back. Sas We make the best colli ruse STRAIT: ENING combs, with extra heary. backs folly gspeateg Wilt each gum we ive lap erp ERLE, “Seinl money order er wamps. MONE TACK 1 NOT SATISFACTORY. (e. pestpeld, [reece re POU ey Hiieeny = POSTPAID 89c Unie: nets, brustcg, combs and tollet articles manufacturers’ peleta. Sead tworcent step. Agente St iets Oe TaD RE ODE Kent AO SOMA cay, S DEVARTBRNT D, tf Nogro oMicers and privates aval! thomsolver, of the usual privileges of attending places of recreation, amuse ment and entertainmont. On the contrary, we helfeve that the public as a whole will be quick to reser:t any conduct on the part of theatre managers or other bus'ness men denying to men wearing uni- form of the United States any rights or privileges to wh'ch they are by law entitled. i Wo further believe that this order is not alone unjust but injud efous in that by its very terms It rakes uest ons of race discrimination more serious than that whieh might be raised by any other means of which we ey conceive: We cannot beleve that the Wat Department of the United States will Approve of an order charsetorizins as “personal pride and gratificat on” any proper exereise of the rights of citizensh p, if exereised by a cofored man i uniform, Very truly yours, , (Simed) JOHN RR, SHILLADY, Seeretary. or Sale. One 6, acre farm on the Mountain Road, at Yellow ‘Tavern adjoining St. Peters Chureh. 6 room house ahd out house, Price $1360,00—Terms. 6 vodm new house and 6 acres ot groundiyt Westhampton on RidKc Road 2¢ minutes walk from ear Ihe, Young Orchard—Chenp. 10 acre farm, 4 room house on Rivgt Road, one: half mile below Mutton ff ing below cost. ‘Terms to suit on offh er farm. BRAGG BROS, & CO., 606 N. 2né Street. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! Hon, John Mitchell, Jv., Editor of The Rehmond Planet, will deliver his famous address at (he First Bap- tist Church, Fourteenth and. Broad streets, Sunday, April 21, 1948, at S:d0 P.M. lis subject wil ‘be, “Phe World War." ‘The Sabbath Gleo Club will render excelent: mu sie for the oceas on, AN are cor- dially inyited to attend, Rev. W. ‘T. Johnson, D. D., Pastor, Ars. AF. RL Johnson, Chairman of the Speeial Committee of Arrangements. bo YOU KNOW ‘tHE? 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THE OFFICIAL CALL, Tn compliance with the agreement vouched hetween Tie [Wo aevions an the Nattonal Baptist Convention for a permanent peace, and a reuniting of the two at the next meeting of the National Baptist Convention, and as only sixty days were given in which to ratify and carry out the instructions of the Commission a meeting .is here by called to meet at Hot Springs, Ark. on the 16th day of May 1918. ‘The Board is composed of the officers of the National Baptist Convention, the Chairman and Secretary of cach ‘of the seven Boards, and the Stato 'V'cePres. fra each state. in the Un. ion, Arrangements will ‘be made for ‘tho entertainment: of the members df the Board by the pastor of the Roan joke, Baptist Church. 40, gw ! 2 aE Gs Maer Brabtacnt wet. ional Baptist Convention, R. B. Hud- don Secretary. State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. a a a el ee COMIS AND SEE. WHAT THE ORDER 18 DOING IN VIRGINIA, . THE ENDOWMDNT DIOPAWTMONT operated since October, 1901, loming polloles for Oxo Hundved Dellara. Sinco 1901 wo lava paid in Doatn Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.) ‘Tho Juvenile Depart. mont Charity Kmd! pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at tho death of tho members. Our Heme Office Building at tho NW. Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth BIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all pald for, ALL DDATH CLAIMS PAID RROMPTLY, THE SUBORDINATI LODGES Pay Weokly Sick Bonofits from $1.56 to $3.00 por weok, ‘The JOINING FEN IS IN THD RWAOH OF ALL. G. F. HUBBARD, Granc Chief, 1202—13th Street, Vynchburg, Virginia, 9. W. THOMPSON): Gimnd! Sovpotary aed Manager, N. W. Cor; Oth Davat Sts, Richmond, Va.—Phono; Madi. e250 ascts. Will Start You. $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $oo. will make you feel like a Mithonatre. 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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 THD WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM In euch & manner that all may recoive and ‘enjoy {ts healing influoncos. ‘To so- cure sympathy and relief ‘for the unfortunate ani distressed families of those who pledgo thomsolvos to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. To elevate tho living, to comfort tho Widows and Fathorless in tho hour of their sifiicttons, and bury the dead of our Order, and gonorally in love to sprond the principles of true Charity in tho Kearte of membors, theroby creating fountalvs of Purity ani Truth frece which shall flow poron- nial streams of eemfort to tho afflict od, and blossing to all. OURS IS A SECRWT ORDBR. But 80 far from being objectionable, we claim it a morit. In whatever light eppenonts may Roose to regard our ontorprise, wo at Teast entertain no 1872—1018 iy Virginia, The Inde is and What They or Si an ey misgivings as to its tondency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Or- dor aro in the reach of all who wish to examino them. ‘There are also solomn admonitions inculeated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any excopt those who are acoount- ed worthy of mombership. Our MGrro "Is LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and wpon theso threo pillars rest the structure ef eur In- stitution. We believe our Order ts conducive to the welfare ef both soxes and it is tho enjoined duty of all to watok ever ogo auother in slokness and in woatth aa to, re: moustrate with these who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobrioty. Wo hepo yeu will decide to come with us in this enwart march and we will de you good.’ Living or Dead, you will find satisfaction here. If you are living, you can decide just where you would want your friends to rest. If dead, you will be inside of this Cemetery and you cannot be disturbed. After months of effort, the Woodland Cemetery Corporation is ready to guarantee you a resting place in one of the most beautiful spots in this country. Look at Jasper Road. See where it goes and winds around. It is reasonably certain that the Committee.selected will choose a place for this celebrated Divine on the road named in his honor. ROBERT H. BURTON New Photo of General Byng. Latest photo of General Byng, who commanded the victorious British forces at Cambrai. THE MILITARY OFFICER THE GUNS THE GUNS OF THE GUARD THE GUN THAT WILL BEAT THE HUN. An American officer demonstrates Browning Machine Gun, the authority of Army. Three hundred and fifty changes requiring a pause of two and of forty, may be fired from this gun stoppage is advisable for cooling. TAKEN IN THEIR OWN You've heard of the old adage one else usually falls into it himself adage. These German soldiers have having the r own devil's plaything against the French turn on them by KEN IN THEIR OWN TRAP—HUNS GASS I heard of the old adage that he who sets a trench falls into it himself. Here is a living German soldier have lost the use of their own devil's plaything—Gas, which they French turn on them by a sunden shifting o An American officer demonstrating the 1918 model of the Browning Machine Gun, the authorized machine gun of the U. S. Army. Three bushels and fifty continuous shots, with magazine changes requiring a pause of two and one half seconds between bursts of forty, may be fired from this gun before it becomes so hot that stoppage is advisable for cooling purposes. THE TRAVELLER TAKEN IN THEIR OWN TRAP—HUNS GASSED. You've heard of the old adage that he who sets a trap for some one else usually falls into it himself. Here is a living proof of the adage. These German soldiers have lost the use of their eyes by having the r own devil's phishing—Gus, which they had directed against the French turn on them by a sudden shifting of the winds. DONORA NOTES. Donora, Pa., April 15.—Mrs. Harriet Parrish, of Vance, Va., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Rosanna Patten, of Wardell avenue. Mrs. Patten has been at McKeesport Hospital for the last few weeks, but is expected home soon. Mr. Shed Lee, of Pricedale, Pa., was a caller in Donora, April 12, visiting his sister, Mrs. Anna Martaire. Mr. Isaac Morgan is confined to his home with a bad cold. The ground hog must have seen his shadow a second time, as we have had a heavy snow. Mr. Frisco Johney, the traveling tinker is in town again for a few days. Mr. William Madison's fish stand is now located at 62S Thompson avenue. Everything is strictly fresh and up to date. Miss Victoria Mackeham, of Pittsburgh, Pa. is making her home in Donora, Pa. Mr. Ray Ross and Mr. Douglass, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., now of Clarton, Pa. were callers in Donora, Tuesday. Master John Raymond Dillard is --- M. Head of the War Board. Mr. Bernhard Baruch, recently appointed head of the United States War Board. strating the 1918 model of the orized machine gun of the U. S. continuous shots, with magazine and one half seconds between bursts un before it becomes so hot that purposes. TRAP—HUNS GASSED. that he who sets a trap for some of it. Here is a living proof of the we lost the use of their eyes by —Gun, which they had directed a sundown shifting of the winds. confined to bed with a bad cold. Mrs. Cordy Parrish, who has been ill for a few days was removed to McKeosport Hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Letcher Smith, a baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Anyone wanting to move, see Mr. Samuel Wilson, 634 Fourth street, Bell 'phone 132 1. Mr. Robert L. Fillups and his hounds went hunting the other night and treed a possum, but it got away. Mr. Fillups is determined to have one for his birthday dinner, to be at the Indiana Hotel. Mrs. C. P. Beal and children were callers in Webster Tuesday. Mr. Abraham Hardy lost $2.00 on Meldon avenue, between Fifth and Sixth. Anyone finding it, please return to him. Mr. Samuel Brown, of Baltimore, Md. expects to make Donora h's home. Mr. Linwood Ramsey is very ill at his home with Pneumonia. His sister is sick also. All of Mr. Bruce Edward's family have been sick. Some of them are better at this writing. The Court of Calanthe, No. 352, held their annual Thanksgiving sermon, Sunday, April 14, at the First Baptist Church. The attendance was large. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. C. Taulton. 528 N. Adams St., Richmond, Va. HOUSE PAINTER and DECORATOR. ROOF PAINTING and ROOF REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. 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The Government is now behind all of the Banks, big and little. The Federal Reserve Banks are recognizing all of them and are using all of them in the effort to build up the credit of the nation and in floating the nation's obligations. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President, Mechanics Savings Bank. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Jeffries No. 1 COUGH MIXTURE No.1 TRADE MARK Guaranteed Pure and Reliable COUGHIS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. Protect Yourself By Taking JEFFRIES NO. 1 COUGH MLXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS, 30c—60c—$1.10 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengthens the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it, write to THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist 214 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express The Agricultural and Technical College An elegant, up-to-date, hair dressing. Why he feemed all the time with sticky, poor hair preparations, when you can get the best for only 236. 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 TRY IT! Many colored folks are stopping the old fashioned kind and using Herolin exclusively. By applying a little Herolin two or four times a week, your hair becomes soft, silky, straight, without snarl and pleasant and easy to handle. Hair is a grow long, with new, nice, lovely, soft hair cropping out all over your head. 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, Greensboro, N. C. SEVEN BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAV N. W. CORNER THIRD RICHMOND SATURDAY THE UNION DR. GALVIN AND THE STATE CONVENTION IDEALS 232 South Main Street, Danville, Va., April 15, 1918. Danville, Va., April 15, 1918. Dear Brethren of the Virgin's a Baptist State Convention: Just twenty-two days hence will find Newport News, Va. filled with delegates from all parts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and other parts of New England. That bids to be a meeting well worth the presence and attention of all who may attend. A fine program is under prepara on and a large delciation is expected, to be present Members of that convention think that the personnel and practice of the organization is worthy of credit and appreciation. Our convention represents men of various classes and callings; men from various institutions of learning; while some of her best characters are those who have not been so fortunate as to attend any institution of learning. And regardless of these differences all of our brethren realize that by the blood of Adam and by the blood of Jesus Christ they are kin, and therefore should dwell upon one plain assons of the Most High and as agents and messengers of the tragedy of Calvary. Thus that body of brethren are not altogether ranked by the size of their brain or churches, but the size of heart counts much also with them. For they heard Jesus say, "Whosoever will be great let him serve." So the spirit of our convention is to be fair and democratic in all of its deliberations.' And this spirit largely accounts for the general good and brotherly feeling that pervades our ranks. Certainly, all of the brethren do not think alike on all of the same things, but they know that free men in America, who are born of God by the Holy Spirit and therefore breathe the free spirit of the great Liberator, Jesus of Calvary, are creatures of individuality and liberality, and as such they scorn the spirit of force rule. For many years, even ever since the "Battle of Loxington" we must thank God for peace and prosperity among us, in our work. The Virginia Baptist State Convention does not even like points of order, but rather order without points and upon this basis she has dared and done for Jehovah, lo these nineteen years, and we do pray that such will be true as many years more. Our men are too able and self-reliant to raise points on the convention floor just "to be seen of men." I thank God that our convention has been and is a credit to all of its constituents, and now we labor, hope and pray for a meeting in Newport News, May 8-12, that will be second to none in the convention's history, the Jubilee excepted. We have received many letters from parts of the field, which are really encouraging, as a presage of good and great things in Newport News, and for that meeting every one of us is asked to do his "bit" and his best to raise, at least, seven thousand dollars and to make the meeting, in every way, what it should be. Some of the brethren who were asked to serve on the convention program have not answered, to say whether they may be counted to serve. I hope to hear from them at once as I do not want to print the program without their names if they will serve and in case they can not serve I would like to know in time to place others in their stead. After a brother is honored with the request to serve on our program, simple every day courtesy dictates an immed late response. To carry these names anyway might throw the responsibility for blanks on the program, on myself. To leave them off might cause hard feelings on the part of some brother who has not served. Brethren, write me. Many of our churches are financially burdened, but that is not a good excuse for not doing a reasonable and adequate service in raising means for the convention. In my judgment, the church that does her full duty along educational, missionary and charitable lines, will all the more be blessed and prospered of the Lord in cancelling her financial obligations. How the Baptist brotherhood of our country has been uplifted by the report of the joint commission. The terms of settlement of this great Baptist trouble, seem to be sane and sound and if really put into detailed practice, they will bear golden fruitage to the glory of God and the good of men. Now it is up to the brethren to get right, start right and stay right. It seems to me that the only thing that the commission might have done more than was done, was to recommend the elimination of all the present officers of both national conventions. But even as it is it may work well and I trust no one will get at "funny doings" or any seches whose purpose will be any hindrance to this great peace effort. Really it will be dangerous in God's sight for such to be done. I think. Wherever men see the right and do the right will be peace and pleasure in their relation to one another. And how God grant that we all may see the right and dare to do the right. I am doing my best in interest of our state work and I am glad to say that wherever I have been on the Spring campaign the brethren show signs of life and activity for the work and assure me that when the roll is called "down yonder" (Newport News) they will be there. Do not forget to see that your church wins one of the convention banners and the pastor one of the gold medals. The layman giving the largest individual amount to the convention will be awarded a gold medal also. And now, brethren, "If I no more see you down here," I hope to meet you in Newport News. I am yours for the work. A. A. GALVIN. President Virginia Bapt st State Convention. N. B.—Remember that each delegate must pay one dollar per day for board and lodging.—A. A. G. SPOKE AT THE FIRST UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. A large crowd assembled at the First Union Baptist Church, Rev. Will'am Thomas, pastor, hear Wednesdays day night to hear Editor John Mitchell, Jr. deliver his address on "The World War." Many divines were on the rostrum and the audience was delighted. This church is adjacent to Hartshorn Memorial College Mr. Mitchell will deliver the lecture in Atlantic City, N. J. during the first week in May, at the Shiloh Baptist Church of that city. He will speak at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 3:20 p.m. at the First Baptist Church tomorrow night. He has recently delivered the address at the First Baptist Church, South Richmond, Rev. Dr. A. Binga, pastor and he spoke recently also at the Fifth Street Baptist Church upon the same subject. THE A.M.E. CHURCH MAKES A GREAT SHOWING (By Franklin F. Johnson.) Washington, April 13.—Migrat on and the world war did not cripple the general church finances of the A. M. B. Church during the fiscal year ended March 31. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, reporting to the financial board at its annual meeting, held Wednesday at the headquarters of the financial department, 1541 Fourteenth street northwest, that $245,522.44 had been collected in "dollar money" receipts during the year. This is an increase of $21.924.52 over the previous year. Only three Episcopal d'突ricts showed a decrease—the Fifth, Ninth and Twelfth. The Second district, over which Bishop J. A. Johnson presides, raised $19,711.61, an increase of $1,017.17, while the Eleventh (Florida), over which Bishop John Hurst presides, reported $21,830.34, an increase of $2,354.49. In calling the meeting to cyder, Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, chairman of the board, delivered a brief address, in which he recounted the work of the denomination, mentioned its needs and adverted to the world war. The following members of the board were present: Revs. M. W. Thornton, A. L. Gaines, T. H. Jackson, A. J. Carey, S. P. Roseborough, R. W. Mance, C. H. Shelton, S. P. Johnson, J. E. Starks, J. D. Dennis, J. R. Ransom and J. W. Saunders. The report of Professor Hawkins gave a vivid picture of the financial status of the denomination. The "dollar money" receipts by Episcopal districts follow: First, $17,193.57; second, $19,711.61; third, $10,443.42; fourth, $16,127.40; fifth, $17,609.30; sixth (Georgia), $33,527.56; seventh, $21,996.65; eighth, $22,155.51; ninth, $21,488.68; tenth, $14,154.27; eleventh, $21,830.34; twelfth, $21,471.25; thirteenth (West Africa), estimated at $387.87; fourteenth (South Africa), estimated at $4,796.86; fifteenth, $2,828.15. Of this big sum, eight per cent each, or $19,655.15 each, went to the educational, missionary and church extens on departments; 36 per cent, or $88,358.20 was retained by annual conferences for the support of superannuated ministers, widows and orphans; and the remaining 40 per cent, or $98,175.77, kept in the treasury in order to meet general church demands as they fall due. Prof. Hawkins told the committee that it had been estimated that various A. M. E. Churches raised $1,600,000 for local needs last year, that $125,000 had been raised for education and $20,995 for charitable and benevolent needs. He urged that an adequate fund be raised for the care of worn out ministers. He also reported that his department had given support to the food conservation propaganda, had added in getting four army chaplaincies for African Methodist ministers and had urged the purchase of Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. The report of Secretary Hawkins was minutely examined by the auditing committee and they reported it was correct and worthy of high commendation. A number of recommendations were made and a few appropriations made to various intercats. FOR SALE. We have No. 1112 West Leigh street. You will find this a very nice dwelling, well built and conveniently arranged. Lot 30 by 175 feet to William's street, thus affording double frontage. This should be taken at once. For price and terms, see BDWARD S. ROSE COMPANY, Real Estate and Loans, No. 11 North Eleventh Street THE RICHMOND PLANET UNION-WILBERFORCE DEBATE. The preliminary debate for the coming Union-Wilberforce debate has been held and the debaters are at work preparing for the debate on May 3. The subject is "Resolved, That Compulsory Military Training Should be Adopted as a Permanent Policy by the United States." Those participating in the preliminary contest were H. S. Brown, R. P. McGuin, A. A. Thompson, A. S. Jackson, W. A. Young, S. S. Campbell, T. P. Turner and D. W. Davis. Those selected were as follows: Debating Team, H. S. Brown, R. P. McGuin, D. W. Davis and W. A. Young; Alternates, A. A. Thompson and T. P. Turner. The question is one of national importance and is being much discussed on account of the present situation of the country. Last year Union won from Wilberforce and the teams of this year bid fair to be as successful as were Smith and Thompson of last year's team. RONCEVERTE NEWS. Ronceverte, W. Va., April 16. Mrs. James Curry passed through last Wednesday evening, enroute to Petersburg, Va. to visit her husband, James Curry, at Camp Lee, stopping over to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marshall. Miss Augustine Patterson was called to White Sulphur to the bed side of her father, Mr. Sandy Holland. After a brief illness, he is much improved. Miss Alice Green has been confined to her room for several days but is much improved. Mr. William Sheffy, Jr. and Mr. Clyde King, of Columbus, Ohio are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sheffy, at their home. Miss Christian Peterson is at home for a short while from White Sulphur Mr. Benjamin Graves is home to spend the Summer with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Smith. Miss Irene Turpin, of Glen Wilton, Va. is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Henry Morton. Miss Frances Marshall, after a br'ef illness, is much improved and is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Ruffner Poindexter have moved in the'r new home, on Lewisburg avenue. Mr. E. W. Hester left last Sunday for Charleston, W. Va. Miss Missie Lee, of New York City, after spending a few days here with her sister, Mrs. A. L. Cousins and family, has returned home. CHURCH HILL NOTES The terrific windstorm which passed over the city last Wednesday evening, blew off the roof of the southeast corner of the Fourth Baptist Church, at corner of 28th and P streets. Rev. Evans Payne was near the church at the time. The beloved pastor had the streets cleared by his dear Sunday School boys free of charge. They would not accept any pay. Our correspondent was present and assisted. R. F. Johnson general contractor, was called and the work was placed in his hands for repairing. Several police officers were present and chatted with the pastor, giving words of cheer. The Doctor was cheerful. The honored trustees were also on the job assisting the pastor, instructing the contractor to proceed at once. The secretary of Church Hill Branch, Mrs. N. M. Shackelford, is ready to receive your money for safe keeping, with the Mechanics Savings Bank, N. W. corner Third and Clay streets. Paramount Cafe, 29th and P streets, has everything which is refreshing. Dear friends, if you need good drugs and refreshments call on Mme. Shackelford, 28th and P streets, Bowles and Shackelford. Deposit your money with thom, Pay up your Christmas cards. Winter will soon be here. DANVILLE NEWS DANVILLE, VA., April 16.—Mr. Waverly Haraway, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haraway departed this life Tuesday, the ninth, after a brief illness. He was stricken with Pneumonia, which left him not until it had done the fatal work, ending the days of one so young and promising. The funeral services were held at the Calvary Baptist Church, Thursday, the eleventh. As the body was being borne down the aisle, the organist, Miss J. Moorman, played very touchingly, "Nearer My God to Thee." Rev. J. R. Cooper introduced the service by lining hymn, "O Where Shall Rest Be Found?" Rev. W. E. Carr read ten verses of the ninety-first division of the Psalms. Rev. W. H. Carper led in prayer. Again the choir sang in tones of heavenly bliss, "Fade, Fade Each Earthly Joy." Resolutions were read from the Westmorland High School Lyceum, the Junior High School Class and the Barnea Class of Calvary Baptist Sunday School. Prof. W. F. Grasly principal of the High School, spoke in lovely terms of Waverly's behavior and character. Rev. G. W. Goode, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church delivered the culegy. He pa'd high tribute to the deceased in many particulars, laying special emphasis on his ability and talent. The floral designs were many and beautiful. Sergeant Dabney Henry and Miss Hattie Watkins were married Thursday evening at the residence of the bride, on Gay street. Dr. W. E. Carr performed the ceremony. Sergeant Henry is now located at Camp Upton. He made a flying trip here to claim his bride of war remaining less than eighty four hours. - Miss Watkins is one of the popular young ladies, a teacher and missionary and was well acquainted with children and sang, "Where He Leads You Follow." The happy pair left Friday morning for New York. Mr. Jerry Potate is spending a few days here with his parents and friends. He gentle the Winter in Palm Beach, Florida. He is now enroute to Atlantic City, N. J. Dr. Tanner, of Washington, D. C. attended the Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church last week. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Chaney. Mr. John H. Fuller spent Saturday in Lynchburg, Va. on business. Dr. Luck, of Freedman's Hospital was in the city a few days ago. Gertrude, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton Will'ams, remains quite ill. Mr. Philip Brown, of Coatesville, Pa. is home. Rev. George Adams, of Durham, N. C. spent the week end in the city. Mr. Samuel Skipwith, of Philadelphia, is home for a short stay. Lodges and Courts Hold A Great Anniversary Celebration. Big Stone Gap., Va., April 9.—On Sunday, April 7, by a special dispensation on our Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr., the annual service of the Pythian Lodge and Mt. Olive Court of Big Stone Gap, was held. Although the rain began to fall Saturday night and continued through out Sunday, the ambition of the Knights and ladies was not shaken, for promptly at two o'clock they assembled at the hall and formed the line of march. At two-thirty, headed by Sir William Dykes, carrying the American Flag, followed by Sir Lee Simpson, bearing the beautiful banner recently purchased through our Grand Chancellor, and followed by a long line of Sir Knights and five automobiles loaded with ladies of Mt. Olive Court No. 195, the parade started. Owing to the rain and the condition of the streets the line moved by the shortest route to the First Baptist Church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity with friends to enjoy the services on th's occasion. Sir McPatton was master of ceremonies and conducted the services with credit to himself and all present. After the opening exercises the first speaker was Rev. S. L. Tucker, who made us welcome on behalf of the Church, with timely and well chosen remarks. He was followed by Sir S. Bettis in response on behalf of the Lodge, which did credit to himself and brought much applause in speaking of the bravery and determination of our Grand Chancellor in defending the rights of our people. The speaker was Sir George Durham, of Epworth Lodge, No. 54, of Stonega, Va., who usual, in his powerful ability, delivered Pythian address, which took us back to the foundation of Pythianism and brought forth things old and new. An eloquent and powerful sermon was delivered by Rev. C. B. Diggs, of the A. M. E. Zion Church of this place, whose words were deep and inspiring and all who heard him were much impressed. His text was, "Behold how beautiful and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." If all the Knights would take his words as their guide and counsel they could say of a truth in the words of David. "I was glad when they said unto us, let us go up to the house of the Lord." The choir rendered good music, with Miss Grace Martin as organist. Among the beautiful selections was a trio by Miss Adrain McGee, Mrs. Price and Sir S. S. Betts. The collection for the evening was $44.26, a nice sum, which was left with the Church. So another day was well spent in Pythianism. —H. Martin, D. D. G. C. FULTON NOTES: We called on your Sir Knights and found Sirs Elijah Henderson, $800 Nicholson street, and Thomas Nelson 913 Denny street very sck. Sir Dr. Dawson and W. B. Henderson are out. Deacon H. L. Hasseil, of Rising Mt. Zlon Baptist Church is greatly improving. Mesdames Ellen Johnson, Della Braxton are also improving. All members of Fulton Lodge, No. 42, K. of P. are requested to attend their meeting next Monday, the 22nd at 8:30 P. M. Business of importance demands their presence. Next week reports from the camps will be published. Some of our best boys will leave this week for Camp Sherman. See the next issue. A large crowd attended the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. At four P. M. Rev. N. B. Brown, the pastor, administered the Lord's Supper. Rev. T. C. Martin, pastor of Union Level Baptist Church will break the broad of life to his hearers, and at four P. M. will hold Communion services next Sunday. The Davis Armstrong League held its regular meeting Sunday, April 14 at rising Mt. Zion Church, at which time Prof. Hall, of Armstrong High School addressed the league on Preparedness. The League has secured Dr. Chandler to speak to the citizens of Fulton Sunday, April 28, three P. M., at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The public is invited. B. J. Whiting, president; M. H. Foster, secretary. Meredith H. Foster has been accepted in the Signal Corps at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He leaves Saturday night. Mr. Foster is widely known throughout the city, being active in church work. His many friends regret very much to see him leave. At the Mt. Calvary Church Sunday April 14, 11:30. A. M., Rev. A. H. Jackson preached a wonderful sermon. The pastor, Rev. William Harris was sick and was unable to be present. The T. and L. Bible Class of the said Church and Sunday School sincerely invites all to join their class, which is doing a great work. Mrs. Ruth Fields, president. C. B. Jef ferson, corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union is also working in the interest of Fulton Branch. UNIQUE PASTIME EVOLVED BY GIRL Clever Richmond Lassle Invents New Game That Fascinates And Brings Her Big Financial Returns. The recent story of the Richmond girl, who is teaching her sweetheart thrift and aiding her country at the same time that she is laying the foundation for her own future happiness, has brought to light the interesting experience of another girl who is following a somewhat different course to the same end. She has made saving a game that is proving as fascinating as it is novel and already she is able to see the practical benefits from the experiment. Until recently she had never been able to save consistently and it was only after some hard thinking that she hit upon the plan of taxing all of her expenditures upon a sliding scale. This scale fixes a five per cent. tax on clothing; a ten per cent. tax on articles of luxury, such as feathers, veils, silk stockings and other frills and furbelows; and a twenty-nine per cent. tax on other luxuries, such as matines, concerts, books, candles, drinks, etc. She keeps her daily taxes in a separate compartment of her purse along with a Government Thrift Card and as soon as she has sufficient to buy a Thrift Stamp does so and sticks it upon her card. She began the practice soon after the inauguration of the War Savings Campaign, and already is working on her fifth card. The game has proved a most fascinating one, and she has been surprised at the way the small taxes mount upward. By stinting herself slightly, especially during the time when all luxuries are so high-priced, and when little can be secured from the outlay, she hopes to save sufficient to purchase the maximum War Savings Certificates permitted by the Government. This young woman realizes that every penny so invested is bringing her interest at the rate of four percent, compounded quarterly, and that she can secure her money at any time it is needed by giving ten days' notice to her postmaster. Ambitious girls throughout Virginia are adopting similar Thrift Plans and not only are reaping financial benefits from them but also are paving the way for future accomplishments and at the same time are giving the greatest possible aid to the Government. The purchase of the Thrift Stamp is the best way to begin, although that can be improved by making the first purchase today. We shall save Civilization from Kaiserism if you will invest in Uncle Sam's War Savings and Thrift Stamps. IF YOUR BEST FRIEND was to come to you and say, "Old Man, I need some money, and I need it bad, lend me $4.14 today and on January first, 1923, I will pay you $5.00 for it," you would let him have the money, if you had it, and if you did not have it, you would do all you could to help him get it." "A friend in need is a friend indeed." THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS OUR BEST FRIEND and it needs money. It offers gilt edged security and four per cent. Interest compounded quarterly. BUY A WAR SAVINGS STAMP TODAY and by so doing lend your best friend the money he needs so much. Make your two-bits do their bit. Buy Thrift Stamps. Investment in War Savings Stamps as patriotism plus profit. Said Pessimist to Optimist, this life's a futile race Why here before we've started, you're standing in my place. Said Optimist to Pessimist, you poor old cranky tramp You lost your place when you refused to buy a Savings Stamp. HOPEWELL ITEMS: Doings Along the Color Line. Did you ever! Old Hopewell is about to pass away and a new one is fast approaching. Our evidence: We claim for the city four Baptist Churches and Sunday Schools, two Methodist Missions, one Church of Christ, one Presbyterian Mission with its Parish School, one large public school with a seating capacity of 300 pupils and looking forward to another, one of the best Colored Y. M. C. A's, in the Union, planned and built by a firm of God, and as such is the boast and pride of all the people of the Southland. The colored people of this vicinity seem to be awakened to these golden gates, which stand ajar for them now. It may not always be, so soon and very soon they may close, but may look back and feel safe that some of these hard earned evils are still in their grasp. The rough elements of the past are clearing up and becoming polished gentlemen and ladies and we are ready to say to our friends. Why stand yeile while Hopewell has a plenty of work and wages to the surprise of our far away brethren? 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