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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. NATION - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS VOLUME XXXV, NO. 24 PLANET CASE IS ROLL PROSECUED In the United States District Court had Thursday the case against Editor John Mitchell, dr. of the Richard Planet for sending alleged obscene matter through the mail, was told prosecuted, that is, there is out of court. This was the result of the publication in the Planet of an editorial article condemning a police-officer of this city for his conduct in being found in a conspiratory situation with a woman on an excursus on train on the Cheesapeake and Ohio Railway. The officer was dismissed from the police force for his conduct and for publishing an account of the affair certain parties succeeded in having the United States grand jury bring in an indictment against the editor of the Planet. Chief of Police Louis Werner, who was the only witness to appear in the case has since died. Other than being dismissed from the police force the officer was never punished, but a strenuous effort was made to injure the editor who condemned his conduct. SOLDIERS AT CAMP LEE. Coronella Entertain's Soldiers—Baker Mothers' Club Brings Gifts and Pictures of Leaders are Donated. Soldiers of Camp Lee, using N. M. C. A. Hut S. S. were given a thousand lilies, a rose, a pearl 26. Entertained Richard and Hopewell appalled for them in beautiful costumes and rolff workers brought them inspiring words and useful presents. Led by their chaperon, Mrs. Mary E. Carter, seventeen members of the Coronella Clubs, of Richmond invaded Camp Lee, and took captive the hearts of to kmil-ful lad denizens. After having the robbers raid they denied thief-colored raineouts and enjoyed the meal from noses which army cooks had prepared in slaughter. Detroit over twelve hundred men crowded every inch of spaces in the midtown to see the heart-talk brave hold in action Miss Teresia Levee and Artie Mortality, vampy-artists, two new rocking numbers which rocked thunder of applause. Part second was the too bitter donation address by a queen of community work, Mrs. Rosa Bowser, President of Baker Mothers' Club. She told of Mrs. Susie E. Bryant's report to the club of Y. M. C. A needs in respect to its entertainment of women and of the city wide campain, through the colored public schools, to furnish comfortably a room in the soldiers' home for ladies visiting their loved ones and relatives. She and her committee present, gave to the Army Association several handsome pieces of furniture for the Ladies' Rest Room. Hereafter all ladies visiting soldiers at Camp Lee will have a Rest Room furnished through the leadership of Richmond's noble women. Part third clothed in purple and crowned with gold the evening of entertainment. Miss Pearl Smith, President of the Cropellas, in a terse address, presented Miss Alice Smith, who outlined the rare numbers which her club gave. One was of Lotus Enters in pantomime, artistically gowned. Another was scenes from Hiwatha by costumed singers and speakers. These numbers gave a thousand thrills to the soldiers. Mrs. Mary Cartier, a Chairman of Red Cross work, briefly spoke of their varied work for the soldiers. OTHER INSPIRING GIFTS Executive Secretary of Army Y. M. C. A. work for Negro Soldiers, Arthur Randall visited Richmond and found it filled with patriotic interest for his work in the camp. He found that such leaders as Mesdames Ora Brown Stokes and Maggie L. Walker and Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Dr. W. T. Johnson and Mr. M. Alphonso Norrrell had preparations on hand for Army Soldiers' Home, S3. Among them were portraits in large size of Negro leaders. They will give inspiration to thousands of Negro soldiers preparing to demonstrate the genius of their race. Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, will be elaborately celebrated at Camp Lee. One thousand carnations have already been given to the colored soldiers by Madam M. L. Walker Hurrah! Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Henry wish to thank their many friends for the beautiful gifts they received on the occasion of their marriage reception. MRS. ESTHER ROGERS' REMAINS ARE EXHUMED Autopsy Heid at Woodland Cemetery----Police Court the Scene of Heated Argument----The Course of the Bullet----Did Not Commit Suicide. Alleged that Left-handed Person Fired the Fatal Shot---Attorney Fulton Points Revolver at Widowed Husband---Judge Crutchfield Sends Case on to the Grand Jury. The hearing in the case of Robert L. Rogers, charged with the murder of his wife, Ethel Rogers took place Wednesday, April 24th, in the Police Court of this city at 11 o'clock with justice John J. Crutchfield presiding. The prosecution was represented by Attorney M. J. Fulton (white) and Attorney J. K. Doolard. The defense was represented by Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr. Attorney Pollard had succeeded in obtaining an order to have the body of Ethel Rogers exhumed in Woodland Cemetery and arrangements were made to have the autopsy conducted by Coroner William C. Cassidy by Dr. H. L. Maris Jr. Dr. George White and others at 11 o'clock that morning. A FIRST CLASS JOB The body was found to be in an enclosed cell of the pre-execution. Under witness N. D. Price had embarked the body and it was said to have been a first-class job. A free hand drawings of the body of the deceased with lines showing the trunks of the butte was exhibited in the court. The presentation led unanimous many witnesses to show contributions in the Rowsit home. All tried to assemble the plaque and put it together, exiting. A witness Reports and he was in a car in the house. They Attorney. Pad and made cognizance of Mr. Fanny Young. Eighth of Karen and he was in a bedroom of the Rowsit had ever had his wife of told him that he was a divorced man. He gifted that he had no "A WOMAN IN THE CASE" Armenia Petrali she hard that he recorded in the court showed that he had been divorced from his former wife and account of adultery and now support. In order to supply a motive for the alleged murder, Miss Ella Cook, a servant girl was put on the stand. She testified that Robert L. Lassiter had been visiting her as an unmarried man for about ten months. He was not engaged to her, but he had told her that he was going to Chicago to live. She had his photo graph, which photograph was exhibited in the court room. She admitted the a companion of Rogers was in the same house and he always saw him when he came to see her. THE REPORT CIRCULATED Dr. J. C. Carper was placed on the witness stand. He was the first physician to reach the Rogers home upon the evening of the killing. Attorney Phelard brought out the fact that Rogers had circulated the report that Ether Rogers had killed herself and that he had infusedately employed course he had not been charged with the murder. This brought Dr. Carper again to the stand as Dr. Carper had called up Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., over telephone for Rogers. Attorney Smith made an explanation of the affair. It was brought out that Rogers stated that he went to the house and not finding his wife there as she had not returned from work, he made a fire and went out. STUMBLED OVER THE BODY He went out and met her down the street. They were seen by persons at Criss and Cooper's. Rogers then went on to the Chesterfield Apartments so he said and then later on returning to his home stumbled over his wife's dead body. He immediate ly gave the alarm. Dr. Whitfield, the City Coroner was of the opinion that it was a case of suicide and as also were the two officers who went to the house. Dr. Carper testified that Mrs. Rogers was skilled in the use of a revolver. He had seen her shoot dogs, cats and rats in the yard. He had seen her sewing with her left hand. Attorney Smith asserted that she was ambledextroxus, that is, she could use either hand with equal RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1918 ease and facility. Esther Rogers mother emphatically denied this when on the witness stand. THE COURSE OF THE BULLET She declared that her daughter was right handed, but that Rogers was left handed and he knew it. The reason for this phase of the testimony was due to the fact that if Ethel Rogers was shop by some person, the person who hauled the revolver, indicting by the course of the bullet must have been left handed. Mrs. (Certified on Fourth Page.) NATIONAL COLORED LIBERTY CONFERENCE. Headquarters of National Executive Secretary, of Organizer of Treasurer, 31 Corinth Hill, Boston, Mass., April 16, 1918. Dear Colleagues: At meeting of National Board of Managers held at the home of the President Rev. A. Clayton Powell, 227 West 136th street, New York City, the National Headquarters, for President and Chairman of Board of Managers, in 31 Corinth Hill, Boston, is headquartered for Executive Secretary, Organizer and Treasurer, held April 6, 1918, it was voted to hold the National Colored Liberty Congress at Washington, D.C. from May 29 to June 2, 1918. Mrs. Sarah C. Allen was made Corresponding Secretary instead of Organizer, and Rev. D. S. Klunch, D.C., formerly of New Haven, Comm. and recently come to as pastor of the People's Baptist Church, was made Treasurer instead of Corresponding Secretary. Maurice W. Spencer, of Washington was requested to organize a local committee of avian events, and the cobbled officers are invited to form the public city committee. Every church, lobby, society and organization of the race is asked to send and finance a delegate. Also every town and city is urged to have a Community Liberty Committee to hold a general election on of delegates on or before May 19 and 20, with a church or churches as the voting places, each ballot to cost a few cents, the money thus raised to be used to pay transportation for the delegate or delegates elected. The sole object of the Congress, which is not to be permanent, is to secure a guarantee from Congress of a restitution of equality of civil and political rights and the abolition of judicial, civil and political disabilities and discriminations as our share of the world democracy for which our country is in war and for which we are so legally bound to offer our lives under the draft. Any and every Colored citizen is asked to further the sending of delegates and notify the Boston headquarters, where Prof. A. W. Whalley is National Organizer, at once. Mrs. Hoffman Visits Richmond. Mrs. Lillian Hoffman, of Newport News, Va., Secretary of the State B. Y. P. U. Convention was a visitor in Richmond last Wednesday. While here she was entertained at the home of the President, Roscoe C. Mitchell, where she met many of the local workers. A repast was served by Miss Rebecca C. Mitchell. Mrs. Hoffman is widely known over the State and has done effective service in the interest of the work. WANTED—A Settled Man and his Wife. Good Home. Truck garden furnished. Rent Free. Good sal- ary. Must come well recommended. Place partly in the city. Phone Randolph 2213 or call at 311 N. Fourth street. Richmond Va. ER. HOLLAND POWELL Factor of the Liberty Regiment Will French at the Fifth Battalist and Nigh Factor of the Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. Will Preach at the Fifth Baptist Church, April 28, 1948, Morning and Night Services. VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION To the Ministers and Churches Composing the Association: Dear Brethren: According to our arrangement in the session at Buena Vista, Va. last year just a few months and we are to meet with East Radford Church, of which Rev. J, K. Smith, Jr. is pastor. We are anticipating a great meeting at this place and we are calling upon each minister and church to do their part. Dear Brethren, please book over your letter blank and see that each benevolent object has the deepest Christian consideration. Especially call your attention to the Lynchburg Seminary, of which Dr. R, C. Woods is President. Since our last meeting a beautiful dining hall has been erected, which is a credit to the Baptists of this State and let us do our part toward paying for it. Do not delay, but start now to lay aside money for the August meeting. As we journey on through life let us pray God's blessing upon the soldiers in camp and at the battle front. Respectfully, S. S. WATTS, Moderator, Valley Baptist Association, Natural Bridge, Va. Mrs. Sarah J. Wilson is indisposed Mr. Algernon Frost, now of New York City, is visiting his home here. Rev. J. J. Carter and Mr. Anderson Knox, who have been ill, are now much improved. The friends of Master Oscar Stovall led an agreeable birthday surprise party on him last Thursday night, at his home in West 22nd street, South Richmond. All enjoyed themselves with light refreshments. WANTED - Summer Boarders. Convenient location. For further information write or see, E. J. PARKINS, Fisheriesville, Va. 2m Church, Washington, D.C. Church, April 28, 1948, Morning services. DRYMOND—GATEWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Garewood announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Menu, to Edward McClellan Drummond, Thursday April 18, 1918. Reception Friday, May 3rd, at 3:82 5th Street (Pulten) 8:30 to 11 P. M Friends are invited. No cards. Al home, May 4th, 1984 N. Brook Avenue. 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 e'ight 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. PUBLIC MASS MEETING The Richmond Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a public mass meeting at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, on Monday night, April 29th, at eight P. M. All colored citizens are notified to be present at this meeting, especially those who are interested in the welfare of the public schools of the city, and also in the trial of Dr. Bundy, a member of our race, who is now being tried in East St. Louis, charged with instigating the recent riot, which took place in that city. All of these matters will be considered at this meeting. Do not fail to be present. Committee—J. Thomas Howin, D. A. Forguson, Ora B. Stokes, Lillian H. Payne, James Shelton. WILBERFORCE-UNION DEBATE. The W.伯德菲恩-Union debate, which is to be held Friday, May 3rd, at 8:15 o'clock in the University Church, promises to be the most unique function of the season. Both schools are widely known in the debating world and Union especially has made for herself a record unsurpassed by any colored university in the country. The subject, Resolved, That Complementary Military Training Should be Adopted as a Permanent Policy by the United States, "One of great importance and turnover material in discipline both for the penitive and alternative." Messrs. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond and R. P. McGuinan, of Hammonton, contemplate the alternative team which is to hold Union's side of the debate. Mr. D. Webster Davis considers one of Union's most possible candidates and the trumpet candidate of his father, erotical lady. Mr. Webster, through his keen oral pronunciation and his analytical mind, will be able to build her debating teams in later years. The most serious teams from to W.伯德菲恩 is composed of Messrs. L. B. Brennan of A. C. Curtis and A. W. Negrin. The student body is not particularly other than in over-cheating victory, both in Union and at W.伯德菲恩. We continually leave the purity of Johnson and Alvita to withstand difficult treatment. The release is now on sale at Caldwell's conservatory store and Sampson's temporal lounge. Admission 29 cents ereerved seats 25 cents. TRAVELERS MD The Auxiliary to the Traveler's Aid Society of Virginia has been making efforts to provide some means of supervision at the Main Street Station and help those of our people who travel, especially our girls and women. We have had a paid worker at the Main Street Station since May 28, 1947. For a period covering six months, 7762 persons were assisted by this one worker. The work has been supported by organizations and donations from some of the churches. We are asking the co-operation of the public in this great work. We feel that the public only has to know of the work and they will assist us. The work does not stop at the station but the tireless worker spends hours in what is known as "Follow-up cases," that is, seeing that the voting women who claim to be going to respectable places, go to that place. Sometimes for a month or more one case is constantly watched. We are asking the Ministers to give us Sunday, April 28, 1948 as Traveler's Aid Day in all the churches to speak of the work, the needs and results. We are also asking them to lift a collection for the work to be used as salary for our worker. We are also appealing to such organizations as have not given us their contributions. This movement has been endorsed by the Baptist Conference and Interdenominational Ministers Alliance. Yours for the work. Miss A. F. Ruffin, Chairman; Miss Hallie B. Robinson, Secretary; Mrs. J. M. G. Ramsey, Treasurer Miss Addie O. Jackson, of this city, but who is now in training at Dixie Hospital, Hampton, Va. was in the city a few days ago to the marriage reception of her sister, Laura L. and Mr. Lawrence B. Henry. Miss Jackson was accompanied by Mrs. Fannie Gray Henry, mother of Mr. Henry, and Mr. Paul N. Williams. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS REV. JOHN JASPER IS REDURLED IN WOOD LAND CEMETERY The remains of Rev. John Jasper, the famous "Sun Do Move" philosopher and churchman, who was pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, were removed from Mechanic Cemetery in Barton Heights last Thursday and reinterred in Woodland Cemetery, the new burial ground adjacent to Highland Park. Contractor J. Henry Brown, the veteran tombstone builder and marble worker, had charge of the removal of the monument and the opening of the brick vault, while Undertaker Frank Hayes of A Hayes Sons and Robert Allen, superintended the removal of the remains. The box was found in a fairly good state of preservation, although Rev. John Jasper died March 30, 1991. The remains of his wife, Mary Jasper were also removed. The grave at Woodland was bricked up and arrangements are being made to have memorial exercises held July Fourth, 1918, the birthday of the deceased. This action was the result of the decision of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church to remove the remains of the distinguished pulpit orator and philosopher to some place where the church officials could look after the remains properly. Conditions in the old cemeteries had become so bad that it was found almost impossible to get to the Jasper lot during the Summer months and after the decision to remove the remains, members of the Committee visited the colored cemeteries here with a view to decide just which one to select. After the consideration, Woodland Cemetery was selected as the best and most accessible location for the purpose and immediate steps were taken to accomplish the transfer. The new location embraces two lots, uses a flush elevation over the keeper's position, over holding the cemetery. Stoke at the American Locomotive Works Here. Upon the request of a committee from the colored men employed at the Northern Locomotive Works, plumbed by an installation from the company officials, Editor John Nicholls. By delivered an address Thursday at dinner hour at the client of the American Locomotive Works in the interest of the sale of the Liberty Bonds. A platform erected for the use of the peppers was occupied. Messers James H. Walls and Nathaniel P. New were on the platform, while the regular white officials, Messers, Timens, Gandy and Smithy looked on with kindly interest. The white employees were there in large numbers and all were delighted with the remarks of the speaker, who was introduced to the audience by director R. W. Whiting, of the Mechanies Savings Bank. By a show of hands, all of the colored workmen declared their readiness to subscribe to the Liberty Bonds. The white company band furnished music for the occasion. The company furnished a white escort to show Mr. Mitchell and his associate through the vast plant where locomotives are now being built for the United States Government. Mrs. Susan Allen Passes Away. Departed this life April 13, 1948. Mrs. Mary Susan Allen, widow of James D. Allen. Funeral took place from First Baptist Church, Dr. W. T. Johnson preached a sermon full of trail for her. She had lived in New York and Philadelphia for the past twenty years, but always kept in touch with her church and Lott Carey Foreign Missionary Society, of which she was a faithful member. The choir rendered the following selections at her request. "I Would Not Live Always," "Shall We Meet Beyond the River." May she rest in peace. May she 'test' in peace! New York papers please copy A. Friend. The Union May Walk. The May Walk, unde the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union, will take place at the Moore Street Baptist Church, May 5, 1918, at 3:30 P. M., Rev. R. O. Johnson, D. D., pastor. A very interesting program has been prepared for the occasion. Proceeds for State Mission. Dr. Bessie B. Tharps will make the address. W. P. Epps, president; C. B. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. SATURDAY THE FEDERAL RESERVE ROANDKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., April 23.—Plans are being made for a farewell meeting to be held in honor of the colored men of the city who will leave here on April 26 for service in the national army. The meeting will be held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Hampton Theatre on High street. A program has been arranged which includes speeches by Mayor Brown and James P. Woods. Other speakers will be the Rev. E. E. Ricks and the Rev. L. L. Downing. The members of both the local exemption boards have been invited to attend and special music will be provided. Calls were issued last night to the following thirty colored men registered with exemption board No. 2: Burrell Woods, Arthur H. Joyce, Cabel Allen, Stewart Everett, Charles A. Smith, Ocey Dickerson, Willie C. Walker, Howard Gillespie, Clarence Pollard, Kenler E. Woods, Willie G. Jones, William E. Switt, Joe Gethers, Johnnie Daniels, Bolley Matthews, Willie Williams, Adolphus Winchester, Houston Taylor, Thomas J. Walker, George D. Haller, Joseph D. Bean, Lon Barnes, Moses St. Clair, John W. Abbott, Charles H. White, George W. Crogett, Andrew Young, George L. Huey, Aubey Jones and Charles Traynham. The revival service at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for two weeks was a glowing one. Many unsaved souls accepted Christ and were saved during the wonderful services by the great divines who assisted Rev. W. W. Hicks during the two weeks meeting. A large number were baptized Sunday evening and added to the church. RETURNED TO MT. ZION A. M. E. Dr. George C. Taylor was at his post Sunday, April 20, brim full of the gospel tidlings. He seemed caught away from himself in the Spirit, both morning and night, and all who listened to him received listening instruction. The time is ripe for a pure gospel and a ministry that is not afraid to explain it, for men are dying and the Master calls for each to fill his place in His cause with credit to himself and honor to his calling. Miss Julia Saunders, of Bruceton, Pa, and Miss Azalia Butler, of Holins, Va. are the guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Gordon and sister, 608 Ninth avenue, N. W. Miss Pauline F. Banks, who has been home sick for the past four weeks, is much improved under the careful attention of Dr. J. Cooper. Mr. John Traynham, of Tenth avenue, N. E., who has been indsposed for two months is greatly improved. Mrs. L. J. Hurt, 514 Seventh street, N. W. left the city Saturday night on Train 16, for Newport News. She was accompanied by her two daughters, Mrs. Melalia Banks and Miss Elric Hurt, of Fairfax avenue, N. W., and will visit her son who has been transferred to Newport News. Mrs. Mary A. Robinson, 716 Norfolk avenue, S. W. died Friday, April 18, very suddenly. Her death was quite a shock to the entire community. She was a faithful member of the High Street Church for many years. She was also a faithful member of the Independent Order of St. Luke. She lived a Christian soldier and died in the faith. A full account will appear next week. Miss Lucy Nowell left the city for a week's stay in South Boston, Va., and will return Saturday. Mr. Waverly Brandon, 123 Fifth avenue, N. W. was married to Miss Amiel Hardy, of 216 Jackson street, Danville. They will make their future home in the city Sunday, April 21, 1918. Mr. Edgar A. Stanfield left the city Sunday evening for Lynchburg and Chatham to spend a few days visiting some of his acquaintances and young lady friends in Pittsburgh. Mrs. D. A. Bartee, of 226 Fifth avenue, N. W., who was reported indisposed last week has grown worse. Mrs. Gillio Ferguson, of 225 Fifth avenue, who had a stroke of paralysis last Wednesday, is much improved The funeral of one of Roanoke's noble women died after a brief illness in the person of Mrs. Alice Edwards Saturday morning, April 19. The funeral took place from the First Baptist Church, of which she had been a faithful member for a long time. Rev. E. E. Ricks, the pastor of the church spoke in glowing terms of the high Christian life of the deceased. She was a noble advisor and instructor to the young of her sex. She has gone but will long live in the hearts and minds of those with whom she lived while in this dark world below. Quite a large audience was in attendance at the funeral as a token of the high esteem in which the people of the community held for this noble Christian mother. She was a member of the St. Luke organization. The polite undertaker Mr. C. C. Williams had charge. At the close of the eulogy by request of the family Mrs. Lucy Stratton sang a very befitting solo, which touched the hearts of all present. The remains were solemnly laid to rest in the First Baptist Cemetery, Sunday evening, April 20, 1918. Mr. M. D. Barlow received a wire message from his wife, Mrs. Helen Barlow, who is in Pittsburgh, Pa. of some serious illness of their son. Master Clemon's Barlow, who is attending school in that place and he left for his son's beds de. Mrs. Annie Mitchell, of 617 Sixth avenue, N. W., who has been very sick for several weeks, is much improved and uses this method in thinking her many friends who admistered to her necessities during her illness. Women's Day will be a great day at First Baptist Church, Sunday, April 2N, 1918, given under the auspices of the men of the said church. At 1 A.M. Mrs. M. Passion presiding, the following program will be rendered: Scripture reading, Mrs. E. A. McGhee; prayer, Mrs. Lange Gladysay; sermon, Rev. E. E. Rieks (the Minister will wear a robe) collection. At 3:30 P. M., the young people will present the following program with Miss Marie Gilbert presiding; Opening chorus, Bible quotations; invocation, Miss Pearl Scales; solo, Miss Gladys Seals; recitation, Miss Arlina Waller; instrumental solo, Miss Irene Price; duet, Miss Wise; paper, Miss Mary Rayford; chorus, small girls; recitaino, Miss Mary Johnson; instrumental solo, Miss Helen Mars; vocal solo, Miss Alta May Howard; recitation, Miss Pearl Scales; vocal solos, Miss Agatha Rensby, Miss Hattie Whiten; recitation, Miss Marie Taylor; instrumental solo, Miss Thelma Williman; vocal solo, Miss Theresa Laura; pantomime by the large girls; closing chorus, collection. At 8:00 P. M., Mrs. L. E. Ricks will preside. Opening chorus: recitation, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliam; vocal solo, Mrs. D. R. Powell; paper, Mrs. Patricia Miller; vocal solo, Mrs. George Moore; recitation, Mrs. Azalia Hackley; vocal solo, Mrs. Leona Stewart; instrumental solo, Mrs. Kate Roland; paper, Mrs. Penick; vocal solo, Miss Lessie Lucas; paper, Mrs. Lillian Gaylord; female quartette. Each woman is expected to put one dollar in the collection, for the benefit of the May Rally. Committee: Mrs. Stratton, Miss Bell, Mrs. Rouse, Mrs. Ricks, Miss Pannell, Mrs. Deane, Miss Gilbert, Miss Marion Bowden, Mrs. Paxton, E. E. Ricks, Minister; J. K. Trent, Clerk. The International Progressive Knitting Unit met on last Thursday eve, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, corner of Tenth avenue and Fourth street, N. E. The unit has been organized for quite a few weeks and we have done a progressive work since the organization. At the third meeting we turned in fifteen knitted garments. Since that time we have been very successful with the work, and now have on hand fourteen pairs of socks to be turned in next Thursday. We are still at work and ask all who are interested in this work to please come and take a part with us. We are glad to get as many members as we can. We are doing all we can to help Uncle Sam to take better care of our boys. Our men are leaving on every side and we want to feel that our boys are getting some of the best that Uncle Sam has. Miss Ophelia Edmunds has been quite ill, but is up and going out again. Mrs. A. L. Coleman left the city on last Friday to visit her people at Lenney, Va. Rev, J. E. Fountain, of Richmond, Va. conducted a wonderful meeting at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for three weeks for Rev. W. W. Hicks and it proved to be quite a success. There were fifty-eight souls saved. Miss Annie Barlow has been very ill. She is up and out again. I desire to thank my many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown me during the illness of my husband for five weeks and I also thank The Helping Home Society, of which I am secretary for their promptness in rallying to me and assisting me in every respect. I do humbly thank each member for their presence and donation Juring his illness. May the Lord bless each one and save you in death.—Mary Alice Robertson, 214 Gregory avenue, N. E. Mr. Nelson Gogin, of Muncie, Ind. is visiting his sisters of Roanoke. It has been twenty-seven years since they have seen him. He left Thursday for home saying he had a pleasant stay with his sisters. Mrs. Hattie B. Dugger is confined to her home suffering with Tonsillitis. Mrs. Lizzie Dillard, 127 Fifth avenue who has been confined to her home the past month, is much better The Elite Cafe, 439 Gainsboro avenue, is the place you will find nicely prepared home cooking ice cream and soft drinks. Miss Roberta Vaden, of Houston, Va. was the guest of her sister, Mrs. William Pointer, the past ten days. Mrs. Annie Mae V. Poindexter, of the Journal and Guide, of Norfolk, Va. is in the city. Mr. W. C. Handys and his band, of Memphis, Tenn. wee in the city for a week. The following compose the band, G. I. Desamue Goodlett, F. Poole, H. L. Graves, Archie Walls, and Buddie McGill. Sailor Robert Bailey, of the Battle ship Iowa, was in the city this week on a visit to his parents and many friends. Mrs. Hallie B. T. Bonjamin, who was a most pleasant visitor to Roanoke, returned to Tidewater Sunday. Mr. Coskey Mars, of 434 Patton avenue left for Pittsburgh, Pa., where he will reside in the future. He has joined his cousin, Mr. J. A. Hickman. Hampton Theatre, the home of good motion pictures. The colored people's house in Roanoke, where you don't climb up the back way. Monday, William Hart in five reel drama, Western; Tuesday, Crimson Stain; Wednesday, Helen Holmes in the Lost Express; Thursday, Vengeance in Woman; George Ovey in comedy, all the week's war news; Friday, William Duncan and Carroll Holloway in Tenderfoot; Saturday, Stingaree in two reels; five reels of Society Drama. THE RICHMOND PLANET FLORENCE LETTER FLORENCE LETTER FLORENCE, S. C., April 25. (Planet News Bureau, 123 Marlboro St.) In the western part of Darlington county, the historic section, on Thursday P. M., at the home of the bride, Miss Susie J. McPhail, the Rev. A. A. L. Wilson, efficient pastor of New Hopewell Baptist Church united in holy matrimony Miss Susie J. McPhail, a leading member of his church to Mr. Mr. Robert F. Williams of Lawrenceville, Va. Few young women of Darlington county have made as good a reputation as a race and church worker as Miss McPhail has. For a number of years she has taught the public school of her county and for four years she has successfully served as super intendent of the Hopewell Sunday School. She graduated at Edenict College class 1910, with L. L. degree. Mr. Wilkins, the groom, is an enterprising young man, of Lawrenceville, Va. owning valuable real estate and enjoying the confidence and good-will of the public generally. The bridal party passed through the city on Saturday evening and at nine o'clock that night boarded a northbound train for Emporia, Va., thence to Lawrenceville, Va., their future home. Mrs. R. B. May, of Philadelphia, is on a visit to Kingstree, S. C. to visit relations. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Huiter, of Columbia, S. C. are visiting relatives in Hartsville, S. C. Mr. Hunter is an enterprising merchant of Columbia, S. C., carrying more than $700 stock. Mrs. Hunter is a native of Hartsville and a cousin to Miss Susie J. McPhall, the bride mentioned above. They were through here Sunday evening enroute home. They are prominent members of Zion Bapt st Church, Columbia, S. C., Rev. J. C. White, pastor. Mr. Nathan B. Young, President of the A. and M. College, at Tallahassee, Florida, passed here enroute North. Rev. J. M. McCloud took as his text St. Luke 19:31. He is one of the oldest ministers of the M. E. Church of the South Carolina Connection and enjoys the reputation of being one of the best speakers. He preached an interesting sermon from start to finish. At the close of the sermon, Rev. J. E. Mack led in prayer. The choir and congregation sang, "Jesus Thou Art the Sinners Friend" and the doors of the church were opened for members. On the rostrum were seated, Rev. C. T. Taylor, the pastor, Rev. J. M. McCloud, Rev. S. D. Harlee and Rev. J. E. Mack. Among those who attended the morning services and readers of the Planet were Rev. Moses Brown, James Lawrence and Robert Webster. Mr. L. S. Benepact, of Dovesville, S. C. is visiting his brother, Carroll, in Boston, Mass. Mr. Benepact is Deacon of Bethesda Baptist Church at Society Hill, S. C. and also is a number one farmer of good standing. Mrs. Della Alexander, of Jacksonville, Fla. passed through the city Philadelphia, Pa. He is making shells for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Alexander is a prominent member of Laura Street Presbyterian Church and for many years a member of the choir. Mr. J. C. Anderson, of West Palm Beach, Fla. has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y. He is a South Carolinian by birth and knows the Scriptures well. Elder John H. Monroe, Jacksonville. Fla. passed through the city recently returning from the Lord's Passover of his church, held at O Street Hall, from lst to 14th to the 21st nst. He was accompanied by two of his deacons, Brothers Benjamin Goodwin and St. Cecil Evans, secretary, all of whom belong to the Church of God and Saints of Christ. Elder Monroe reports a glorious time at the Passover in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Annie Williams, of Orangeburg, S. C. passed here enroute from Darby, Pa. to St. Augustine, Fla. She was the picture of health. Mr. J. V. Avant, of Waycross, Ga. passed through the city recently enroute from Portsmouth, Va. for home having been called to the bedside of his sick son, Arthur. At his home, Mr. Avant is a contractor for turpentine boxes. He is a Missionary Baptist and his pastor is Rev. Allen Fagin Miss Ruth H. Robinson, teacher of Homingway, S. C. and Mrs. R. A. Pressley and daughter, Miss Rosa P. Pressley visited Florence recently and attended the Bazaar. They returned over the Seaboard on Saturday. Mrs. Marie L. Kine left the city recently to visit friends at Durham, N. C. Her little son, James, accompanied her. Mrs. C. N. Jones and her two little boys, Constant and Humphrey, of Charleston, S. C., passed through here recently enroute home. Mrs. Jones is the wife of Rev. W. P. Jones pastor of Central Baptist Church, at Charleston. She had a most excellent paper of recommendation from the County Superintendent of Education, of Darlington county. She has made a fine reputation as teacher since Principal of the Colored Graded School, at Dovesville, S. C. Rev. S. M. DuBose passed through enroute to Latta, S. C. from his church at Cheraw, S. C. On Sunday night he preached at the Zion M. E. Church, using as a text, Matthew 16:25. He held his hearers spellbound for about forty minutes. The congregation consists of Z. M. E. Baptists and M. E. Rev. DuBose is pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, at Cheraw, S. C. and is preparing to move and build. At 11:50 A. M. on Sunday, April 21, the splendid choir of Trinity Baptist Church sang, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow," after which the pastor, the Rev. Dr. C. T. Taylor led in a short prayer. After singing and reading of the Scriptures, Brother S. D. Harlee led AUCTION SALE OF THOSE TWO SPLENDID BRICK DWELLINGS 100 East Clay Street 102 East Clay Street ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST, 1918, AT 5:30 OCTLOCK P. M. These are Delightful Dwellings, Choice Location, Corner of First and Clay Streets, Good Condition. They will make you "IDEAL HOMES," or Profitable Investments, Easy Terms. CHEWNING AND BOXLEY, 26 North Ninth Street N. WINSTON, Confectioner WE FURNISH THE VELVET ICE-CREAM DIRECT FROM FACTORY TO YOUR HOME. Special Attention to Pienies, Church Parties, Etc. Please Order Early in the Day, for Prompt Delivery. Order on Saturday for Sunday. N. WINSTON, 537 Brook Avenue, Madison 2253. in prayer. Rev. J. McDonald was introduced as the speaker for the morning service. Mr. M. S. Sumter, of Myrtle Beach, N. C. was seen at the Seaboard last Tuesday morning, enroute to Chaussen, S. C. to visit relatives. He is steward and trustee of Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church and secretary of Joint Stock Lodge, No. 1328. He is also connected with Lodge, No. 79. Brother Arthur Eagleton was handed a copy of The Richmond Planet recently and expressed himself as highly pleased with it. He enjoys reading of our young men and women as they make progress. I will remember the most excellent addresses delivered by him to our County Convention years ago. In Memoriam. ROANE—In sad, but loving memory of our mother and grandmother Fannie Roane, who died four years ago, April 21, 1914: We miss thy kind and willing hand Thy fond and tender care; Our home is dark without thee. We miss thee everywhere. Thy place forever vacant Brings memories of the past; Our hearts will ever long for thee. For the time that could not last. FANNIE WALKER. FUELTON NOTES The funeral services of Miss Susie Barber who died Saturday, April 20, 1918, were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, April 22, Rev. N. B. Brown officiated. He well portrayed the life of Miss Barber in a sympathetic and consoling sermon. The interment was in Evergreen, She is survived by a mother, Mrs. Della Barber, a brother, Mr. John Barber, four sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Jannetta Yates, 725 Denny street, is very ill. Mrs. Della Braxton, 728 Denny street, is slowly recovering. Mrs. Ellen Johnson, 728 Denny street is still sick. Mr. Elijah Henderson, 806 Nicholson street is very sick. Mr. Meredith M. Foster left on the 20th for Camm Sherman, Ohio, He is one of Hampton Institute's graduates and is assigned to the Signal Corps. G. Walter Whiting is assigned to the Engineer Corps. The Anniversary of Fulton Lodge, No. 42, K. of P, will be celebrated Sunday, at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 3:30 P, M. Rev. William Harris will deliver the annual address. All are cordially invited. Sir Knights will meet at their hall, on Nicholson street at two P. M. sharp. The Davis Armstrong Leagua, gave a social in honor of Mr. Meredith Foster, who left Saturday evening for Camp Sherman, Ohio, Friday evening, April 19, 1918, at the home of Miss Arneta E. James, 824 Denny street. Mr. Foster was the secretary of the Davis Armstrong League and has been since its organization. The guest enjoyed themselves in games, solos, etc., after which refreshments were served. Mr. Foster received many serviceable presents. Those present were Prof. John Maynig, Prof. Nelson Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Orange, Mrs. Nellie M. Dandridge. Mrs. Ethel Lowis, Misses Christine Johnson, J. Viola Johnson, Lorene Johnson, Alberta White, Helen Brown, Bertha Henderson, Bessie Carter, Minnie Page, Bessie White, Mr. Charles E. Scott, Lamar Robinson, Eldridge Towns, Harrison Fleming. Dr. J. A. C. Chandler will address the citizens at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday, at 3:30 P. M. All are invited to hear him. William, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Manning, 828 Denny street, was badly if not seriously injured by being knocked down by an automobile last Tuesday evening. Prof. J. W. Barco preached the opening sermon of last Sunday, at 11:30 A. M. His hearers were delighted at the way and maner he handled his sermon. His sermon was soul-stirring and many amens were heard. Come again, Professor. Rev. T. C. Martin had a glorious time last Sunday at his church. The Sunday Schools in this section were very good. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. All members and friends are invited to attend Vesper Services at the Y. W. C. A. rooms, Sunday afternoon at 5:30. Mrs. C. L. Flanigan of the Richmond Anti-Tuberculosis Association will speak on "Better Housing." Don't fail to hear her discussion of this timely subject. Members will please note change of Bible Study Class. Every Thursday evening at 7:30. First three Thursdays in month under leadership of Mss Cora L. Bright. Last Monday in each month, Mrs. Senton. Come cut. Dogate Money Through Legal Source To the Editor of the Planet; Sir., Certain unauthorized parties are engaged in soliciting funds, os- sensibly to be used for cleaning, improving and maintaining our old cemeteries in Barton Heights. The public is hereby warned against giving contributions to persons not formally indorsed by, and cooperating with, R. Emmett Parris, as president of the Cemetery and Section Owners' Association (chur- tered), the legal owners and custodians of those cemeteries. Liberal contributions are needed, and are carnely invited, but should be denoted alone to the credit of Miss A. Deborah Patterson, 225 West Leigh street, as treasurer of the above named association, and not, indiscriminately, to self constituted, mislead committees, and to mushroom, ephemeral, pseudo organiza- tions, which, in reality, do not exist at all, in law. R. EMMETT HARRIS, President. Roscoe C. Mitchell Speaks at Mt Carmel Baptist Church. Roscoe C. Mitchell will speak at the Mt. Carmel Bapt st Church, Sunday, April 28, 8:30 P. M. Subject "The Church of the Future." Come one and all to hear this excellent young Richmonder. 3:30 P. M., A Grand Sacred Concert, Frank Miller, Lieutenant. Monday, the 29th, Lecture by Rev R. Reecher Taylor, Subject, "Marriage" Tuesday, the 30th, 8:30 P. M. Flower Queen Contest, Wednesday, May 1st, Motion Picture Show by Prof. Lee. 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 Williams street, thus affording double frontage. This should be taken at once. For price and terms, see EDWARD S. ROSE COMPANY, Real Estate and Loans, No. 11 North Eleventh Street. By Elam & Funsten, Real Estate Auctioneers. PEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE On the premises, on TUESDAY, APRIL 30, at 5 o'clock P. M., Of the Neat and Attractive Two-Story Brick Dwelling. 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WANTED LIBERAL TERMS RICHMOND Virginia RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TINIE IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV, NO. 24 PLANET CASE IS NOLLE PROSEQUED PLANET CASE IS NOLLE PROSEQUED In the United States District Court last Thursday, the case against Editor John Mitchell, Jr., of the Richmond Planet for sending alleged obscene matter through the mails, was noelle-prosequed, that is, thrown out of court. This was the result of the publication in the Planet of an editorial article condemning a police-officer of this city for his conduct in being found in a compromising situation with a woman on an exorcus on train on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The officer was dismissed from the police officer for his conduct and for publishing an account of the affair certain parties succeeded in having the United States grand jury bring in an indictment against the editor of the Planet. Chief of Police Louis Werner, who was the only witness to appear in the case has since died. Other than being dismissed from the police force the officer was never punished, but a strenuous effort was made to injure the editor who condemned his conduct. SOLDIERS AT CAMP LEE. Coronella Entertains Soldiers—Baker Mothers' Club Brings Gifts and Pictures of Leaders are Donated. Soldiers of Camp Lee, using Y. M. C. A. Hut 83, were given a thousand dollars, April 20. Entertainers Richard and Hopewell appealed for them in beautiful costumes and uplift workers brought them inspiring words and useful presents. Led by their chaperon, Mrs. Mary B. Carter, seventeen members of the Coronella Club, of Richmond invaded Camp Lee, and took captive the hearts of its khaki-clad denizens After braving the relentless rain they denned khaki-colored raihcoats and enjoyed the meal from mess kits which army cooks had prepared in abundance. Retreat over, twelve hundred men crowded every inch of space in the auditorium to see the beautiful fully brave ladies in action. Misses Tressie Legge and Artie McGinty, vanilleville artists, gave two rolllicking numbers which received thunders of applause. Part second was the too brief donation address by a queen of community work, Mrs. Rosa Bowser, President of Baker Mothers' Club She told of Mrs. Susie E. Bryant's report to the club of Y. M. C. A. needs in respect to its entertainment of women and of the city-wide campain, through the colored public schools, to furnish comfortably a room in the soldiers' home for ladies visiting their loved ones and relatives She and her committee present, gave to the Army Association several handsome pieces of furniture for the Ladies' Rest Room. Hereafter all ladies visiting soldiers at Camp Lee will have a Rest Room furnished through the leadership of Richmond's noble women. Part third clothed in purple and crowned with gold the evening of entertainment. Miss reael Smith, President of the Coronellas, in a terse address, presented Miss Alice Smith, who outlined the rare numbers which her club gave. One was of Lotus Eaters in pantomime, artistically gowned. Another was scenes from Hiawatha by costumed singers and speakers. These numbers gave a thousand thrills to the soldiers. Mrs. Mary Carter, a chairman of Red Cross work, briefly spoke of their varied work for the soldiers. OTIER INSPIRING GIFTS. Executive Secretary of Army Y. M. C. A. work for Negro Soldiers, Arthur Randall visited Richmond and found it filled with patriotic interest for his work in the camp. He found that such leaders as Mesdames Ora Brown Stokes and Maggie L. Walker and Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Dr. W. T. Johnson and Mr. M. Alphonso Norrell had preparations on hand for Army Soldiers' Home, $$. Among them were portraits in large size of Negro leaders. They will give inspiration to thousands of Negro soldiers preparing to demonstrate the genius of their race. Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, will be elaborately celebrated at Camp Lee. One thousand carnations have already been given to the colored soldiers by Madam M. L. Walker Hurrah! Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrenes B. Henry wish to thank their many friends for the beautiful gifts they received on the occasion of their marriage reception. MRS. ESTHER ROGERS' REMAINS ARE EXHUMED Autopsy Held at Woodland Cemetery---Police Court, the Scene of Heated Argument---The Course of the Bullet----Did Not Commit Suicide. Alleged that Left-handed Person Fired the Fatal Shot---Attorney Fulton Points Revolver at Widowed Husband---Judge Crutchfield Sends Case on to the Grand Jury. The hearing in the case of Robert, L. Rogers, charged with the murder of his wife, Esther Rogers took place Wednesday, April 24th, in the Police Court of this city at 11 o'clock with Justice John J. Grutchfield presiding. The prosecution was represented by Attorney M. J. Fulton (white) and Attorney J. R. Pollard. The defense was represented by Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr. Attorney Pollard had succeeded in obtaining an order to have the body of Esther Rogers exhibited at Woodland Cemetery and arrangements were made to have the autopsy conducted by Coroner Whit field, assisted by Dr. H. L. Harris, Jr. Dr. George White and others at 5 o'clock that morning. A FIRST CLASS JOB The body was found to be in an excellent state of preservation. Under taker A. D. Price had embalmed the body and it was said to have been a first class job. A freehand drawing of the head of the deceased with lines showing the track of the bullet was exhibited to the court. The prosecution had summoned many witnesses to show conditions in the Rogers home. All testified as to the pleas ant relationship existing Between Rogers and his wife so far as they knew. Then Attorney Polard made enquiries of Mrs. Patty Young, Eshler Rogers mother as to who either or no. Rogers had ever told his wife or had told her that he was a divorced man. She answered that he had not. "A WOMAN IN THE CASE" Attorney Pollard declared that the records in the court showed that he had been divorced from his former wife of account of adultery and not support. In order to supply a motive for the alleged murder, Miss Elia Cook, a servant girl was put on the stand. She testified that Robert L. Rogers had been visiting her as an unmarried man for about ten months. He was not engaged to her, but he had told her that he was going to Chicago to live. She had his photo graph, which photograph was exhibited in the court room. She admitted that a companion of Rogers was in the same house and he always saw him when he came to see her. THE REPORT CIRCULATED Dr. J. C. Carper was placed on the witness stand. He was the first physician to reach the Rogers home upon the evening of the killing. Attorney Pollard brought out the fact that Rogers had circulated the report that Esther Rogers had killed herself and that he had immediately employed course] to represent him, although he had not been charged with the murder. This brought Dr. Carper again to the stand as Dr. Carper had called up Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., over telephone for Rogers. Attorney Smith made an explanation of the affair. It was brought out that Rogers stated that he went to the house and not finding his wife (there as she had not returned from work, he made a fire and went out. STUMBLED OVER THE BODY. He went out and met her down the street. They were seen by persons at Criss and Cooper's. Rogers then went on to the Chesterfield Apartments so he said and then later on returning to his home stumbled over his wife's dead body. He immediately gave the alarm. Dr. Whitfield, the City Coroner was of the opition that it was a case of suicide and as also were the two officers who went to the house. Dr. Carper testified that Mrs. Rogers was skilled in the use of a revolver. He had seen her shoot dogs, cats and rats in the yard. He had seen her sewing with her left hand. Attorney Smith asserted that she was ambidextrous, that is, she could use either hand with equal RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1918 case and facility. Esther Rogers mother emphatically denied this when on the witness stand. THE COURSE OF THE BULLET. She declared that her daughter was right handed, but that Rogers was left handed and he knew it. The reason for this phase of the testimony was due to the fact that if Esther Rogers was shot by some person, the person who handed the revolver, judging by the course of the bullet must have been left, handed. Mrs. (Continued on Fourth Page.) NATIONAL COLORED LIBERTY CONFERENCE. Headquarters of National Executive Secretary, of Organizer, of Treasurer, 34 Cornhill, Boston, Mass., April 16, 1918. Dear Colleagues: At meeting of National Board of Managers held at the home of the President, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, 227 West 136th street, New York City, the National Headquarters for President and Chairman of Board of Managers, as 34 Cornhill, Boston, is headquarters for Executive Secretary, Organizer and Treasurer, held April 6, 1918, it was voted to hold the National Colored Liberty Congress at Washington, D. C. from May 29 to June 2, 1918. Mrs. Sarah J. Allen was made Corresponding Secretary instead of Treasurer, and Rev. D. S. Klugh, D. D., formerly of New Haven, Conn. and recently come to Boston as pastor of the People's Baptist Church, was made Treasurer instead of Corresponding Secretary. Maurice W. Spencer, of Washington was requested to organize a local committee of arrangements, and the colored editors are invited to form the public city committee. Every church, lodge, society and organization of the race is asked to send and finance a delegate. Also every town and city is urged to have a Community Liberty Committee to hold a general election of delegates on or before May 19 and 20, with a church or churches as the voting places, each ballot to cost a few cents, the money thus raised to be used to pay transportation for the delegate or delegates elected. The sole object of the Congress, which is not to be permanent, is to secure a guarantee from Congress of a restitution of equality of civil and political rights and the abolition of judicial, civil and political disabilities and discriminations as our share of the world democracy for which our country is in war and for which we are so legally bound to offer our lives under the draft. Any and every Colored citizen is asked to further the sending of delegates and notify the Boston headquarters, where Prof. A. W. Whaley is National Organizer, at once. Mrs. Hoffman Visits Richmond. Mrs. Lillian Hoffman, of Newport News, Va., Secretary of the State B. Y. P. U. Convention was a visitor in Richmond last Wednesday. While here she was entertained at the home of the President, Roscoe C. Mitchell, where she met many of the local workers. A repast was served by Miss Rebecca C. Mitchell. Mrs. Hoffman is widely known over the State and has done effective service in the interest of the work. WANTED—A Settled Man and his wife. Good Home. Truck garden furnished. Rent Free. Good salary. Must come well recommended. Place partly in the city. Phone Randolph 2213 or call at 311 N. Fourth street, Richmond, Va. [Name] DR. HOLLAND POWELL Pastor of the Liberty Baptist Will Preach at the Fifth Baptist and Night Pastor of the Liberty Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. Will Preach at the Fifth Baptist Church, April 28, 1918, Morning and Night Services. VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION To the Ministers and Churches Composing the Association: Dear Brethren: According to our arrangement in the session at Buena Vista, Va. last year, just a few more months and we are to meet with East Radford Church, of which Rev. J. K. Smith, Jr. is pastor. We are anticipating a great meeting at this place and we are calling upon each minister and church to do their part. Dear Brethren, please look over your letter blank and see that each benevolent object has the deepest Christian consideration. I especially call your attention to the Lynchburg Seminary, of which Dr. R. C. Woods is Pres dent. Since our last meeting a beautiful dining hall has been erected, which is a credit to the Baptists of this State and let us do our part toward paying for it. Do not delay, but start now to lay aside money for the August meeting. As we journey on through life let us pray God's blessing upon the soldiers in camp and at the battle front. Respectfully. S. S. WATTS, Moderator, Valley Baptist Association, Natural Bridge, Va. Mrs. Sarah J. Wilson is indisposed. Mr. Algernon Frost, now of New York City, is visiting his home here. Rev. J. J. Carter and Mr. Anderson Knox, who have been ill, are now much improved. The friends of Master Oscar Stovall led an agreeable birthday surprise party on him last Thursday night, at his home in West 22nd street, South Richmond. All enjoyed themselves with light refreshments. WANTED - Summer Boarders. Convenient location. For further information write or see. E. J. PERKINS. Fisherysv. Va. 2m t Church, Washington, D. C. Church, April 28, 1918, Morning Services. DRUMMOND—GATEWOOD. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Gatewood announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Mena, to Edward Mc Clellan Drummond, Thursday April 18, 1918. Reception Friday, May 3rd, at 3827 5th Street (Fulton) 8:30 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. Alhore, May 4th, 1084 N. Brook Avenue. 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. PUBLIC MASS MEETING The Richmond Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a public mass meeting at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, on Monday night, April 29th, at eight P. M. All colored citizens are notified to be present at this meeting, especially those who are interested in the welfare of the public schools of the city, and also in the trial of Dr. Bundy, a member of our race, who is now being tried in East St. Louis, charged with instigating the recent riot, which took place in that city. All of these matters will be considered at this meeting. Do not fall to be present. Committee—J. Thomas Howin, D. A. Ferguson, Ora B. Stokes, Lillian H. Payne, James Shelton. WILBERFORCE-UNION DEBATE. The W.ibertforce-Union debate which is to be held Friday, May 3rd, at 8:15 o'clock in the University Chapel promises to be the most unique function of the season. Both schools are widely known in the debating world and Union especially has made for herself a record unsurpassed by any colored university in the country. The subject, Resolved, That Compulsory Military Training Should Be Adopted as a Permanent Policy by the United States, is one of great importance and furnishes material in abundance both for the negative and affirmative. Messrs. D, Webster Davis, of Richmond and R, P, McGuinn, of Hampton compose the affirmative team, which is to uphold Union's side of the debate. Mr. D, Webster Davis is considered one of Union's most forceful speakers and is the fortunate recipient of his father's oratorical ability. Mr. McGuinn, through his clear pronunciation and his analytical mind bids fair to become the nucleus around which Union expects to build her debating teams in later years. The negative team which goes to Wilberforce is composed of Messrs. H. S. Brown, of last year's team and W. A. Young. The student body is expecting nothing other than an over whelming victory, both at Union and at Wilberforce. We cordially invite the public of Richmond and vicinity to witness this interesting debate. The tickets are now on sale at Caldwell's Concert onery Store and Sampson's Tonsorial Parlors. Admission 20 cents, reserved seats 25 cents. TRAVELER'S AID The Anxiliary to the Traveler's Aid Society of Virginia has been making efforts to provide some means of supervision at the Main Street Station and help those of our people who travel, especially our girls and women. We have had a paid worker at the Main Street Station since May 28, 1917. For a period covering six months, 7762 persons were assisted by this one worker. The work has been supported by organizations and donations from some of the churches. We are asking the co-operation of the public in this great work. We feel that the public only has to know of the work and they will assist us. The work does not stop at the station but the tireless worker spends hours in what is known as "Follow-up cases," that is, seeing that the young women who claim to be going to respectable places, go to that place. Sometimes for a month or more one case is constantly watched. We are asking the Ministers to give us Sunday, April 28, 1918 as Traveler's Aid Day in all the churches to speak of the work, the needs and results. We are also asking them to lift a collection for the work to be used as salary for our worker. We are also appealing to such organizations as have not given us their contributions. This movement has been endorsed by the Baptist Conference and Interdenominational Ministers Alliance. Yours for the work, Miss A. F. Ruffin, Chairman; Miss Hallie B. Robinson, Secretary; Mrs. J. M. G. Ramsey, Treasurer. Miss Aldie O. Jackson, of this city, but who is now in training at Dixie Hospital, Hampton, Va. was in the city a few days ago to the marriage reception of her sister, Laura L. and Mr. Lawrence B. Henry. Miss Jackson was accompanied by Mrs. Fannie Gray Henry, mother of Mr. Henry, and Mr. Paul N. Williams. PRICE, FIVE CENTS REV. JOHN JASPER IS REBURIED IN WOOD- LAND CEMETERY The remains of Rev. John Jasper, the famous "Sun Do Move" philosopher and churchman, who was pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, were removed from Mechanies Cemetery in Barton Heights last Thursday and re-interred in Woodland Cemetery, the new burial ground adjacent to Highland Park. Contractor J. Henry Brown, the veteran tombstone builder and marble worker, had charge of the removal of the monument and the opening of the brick vault, while Undertaker Frank Hayes of A. Hayes Sons and Robert Allen, superintended the removal of the remains. The box was found in a fairly good state of preservation, although Rev. John Jasper died March 30, 1901. The remains of his wife, Mary Jasper were also removed. The grave at Woodland was bricked up and arrangements are being made to have memorial exercises held July Fourth, 1918, the birthday of the deceased, This action was the result of the decision of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church to remove the remains of the distinguished pulpit orator and philosopher to some place where the church officials could look after the remains properly. Conditions in the old cemeteries had become so bad that it was found almost impossible to get to the Jasper lot during the Summer months and after the decision to remove the remains, members of the Committee visited the colored cemeteries here with a view to decide just which cemetery to place. After due consideration, Woodland Cemetery was selected as the best and most accessible location for the purpose and immediate steps were taken to accomplish the transfer. The new location embraces two lots (sections) and is on a high elevation near the keeper's residence, overlooking the cemetery. Spoke at the American Locomotive Works Here. Upon the request of a committee from the colored men employed at the American Locomotive Works, supplemented by an invitation from the company officials, Editor John Mitchell, Jr., delivered an address last Thursday at dinner hour at the plant of the American Locomotive Works in the interest of the sale of the Liberty Bonds. A platform erected for the use of the speakers was occupied. Messrs. James H. Walls and Nathaniel P. New were on the platform, while the popular white officials, Messrs. Timmons, Gandy and Smithy looked on with kindly interest. The white employees were there in large numbers and all were delighted with the remarks of the speaker, who was introduced to the audience by Director R. W. Whiting, of the Mechanics Savings Bank. By a show of hands, all of the colored workmen declared their readiness to subscribe to the Liberty Bonds. The white company band furnished music for the occasion. The company furnished a white escort to show Mr. Mitchell and his associate through the vast plant where locomotives are now being built for the United States Government. Mrs. Susan Allen Passes Away. Departed this life April 13, 1918, Mrs. Mary Susan Allen, widow of James D. Allen. Funeral took place from First Baptist Church, Dr.W. T. Johnson preached a sermon full of praise for her. She had lived in New York and Philadelphia for the past twenty years, but always kept in touch with her church and Lott Carey Foreign Missionary Society, of which she was a faithful member. The choir rendered the following selections at her request, "I Would Not Live Always," "Shall We Meet Beyond the River." May she rest in peace. New York papers please copy. ——A Friend. The Union May Walk The May Walk, undo the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union, will take place at the Moore Street Baptist Church, May 5, 1918, at 3:30 P. M., Rev. R. O. Johnson, D. D., pastor. A very interesting program has been prepared for the occasion. Proceeds for State Mission. Dr. Bessie B. Tharps will make the address. W. P. Eppa, president; C. E. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. TWO AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS St. Mark's M, E. Church, Choir to Give Concert at Carnegie Hall—Tuskegee Association Observes the Founder's Day—Lincoln Theatre Under Mrs. M, C. Downs is Unique Playhouse. (Allen's National News Bureau, 2 West 133rd Street) NEW YORK, April S.—What will doubtless be the crowning musical event of the colored people of this city will be the concert and musicale that will be given at Carnegie Hall on May 20, by the choir of the St. Mark's M. E. Church, under the direction of its Conductor, E. A. Jackson, who is one of the most noted of Negro conductors in the country. The appearance of the choir at Carnegie Hall, which is one of the most exclusive auditoriums of this city, is creating wide interest in musical circles, and the event will be attended by some of the leading musicians of both races in this city, who have become interested in the work of the choir as a musical organization. The choir will appear in a repoterie of songs and selections taken from the masters, and which will give the public a fine opportunity to see the work the choir is doing. The choir, under the leadership of Prof. E. A. Jackson has now become one of the most famous in the country and it would be hard to find a better trained body of singers than what make up this musical organization. When Mr. Jackson took charge of the singers, the choir had immediately began a reorganization of the work until today, the choir consists of eighty voices, which it one of the largest choirs of the Before each of the members were placed in the choir, he made a list of their voices, and those found to be without vocal training, he placed under his instruction, after which they were assigned a place in the choir. He then realized that a choir should have a trained quartet, consisting of the very best voices, for the purpose of doing the heavy solo work of the choir, and as the result he organized a salaried quartet, made up of the leading singers of the race in this country. The quartet is composed of Miss Minnie Brown, who is one of the most gifted singers of the country, Mrs. M. Raines, Oscar Waters and George W. Taylor, who are two well trained singers, capable of doing heavy work. After the choir was thoroughly reorganized he began a rigid system of rehearsing which has rounded the organization into a great singing chorus. He then began the study of the heavy oratories and the choir has presented with eminent success well known works like, "The Farmer's Mass," Strabat Mater, Messiah and Creation, together with the rendition of Negro Folk Songs, many of them rearranged by the leader. The choir is the first Negro singing chorus to render with success heavy works like Creation, and the work that the choir has done in this direction has attracted the attention of prominent musicians like Damrosch, who states that the choir is one of the best organized in the country. One of the features of the choir, which Mr. Jackson has introduced in the training school, which meets every Wednesday evening, when the members are drilled in sight reading and interpretation as well as to give the members the conditions which drew out the origin of musical compositions. The choir has appeared to fine advantage in this city, and its annual concerts are looked upon as the most notable musical events touching the colored life of this city. The success that the choir has attained is fine tribute to the musicianship and genius of Prof. Jackson, who has been a force in the musical life of this city. He was born in this city and after being educated in the public schools he attended The New York Institute of Musical Art, from which he graduated with high honors. Since his graduation he has conducted a studio in this city and was formerly chorister at the St. Paul and Union Baptist Churches. Mr. Jackson, in addition to his teaching and conducting, has done much as a composer, and his arrangements of the two Negro folk songs, "Go Down Moses" and "Don't Weary Traveler" are placed among his best works. Visitors to this city will do well to attend St. Mark's M. E. Church, which is located in West Fifth-third street and hear its famous choir in a high repotioe of songs. The St. Mark's Choir is a fine organization of carefully picked singers. Tuskegee Association Honors Late Booker T. Washington The Tuskegee Association recently organized and made up of graduates and former students of Tuskegee living in this city held memorial services in honor of the late Booker T. Washington last Friday evening, in connection with Founder's Day, which marked the thirty-third anniversary of the school last Friday. The occasion proved to be an interesting one and the audience, while not large, showed interest in the life of the late leader and heard thrilling addresses describing the chief incidents in the life of the educator and the peculiar methods that made the institution one of the most noted in the country. Mrs. Ruth Logan Roberts, the founder of the associ tion, presided and told what the movement will seek to do towards the perpetuation of the name of the late leader. Rev, J. W. Brown gave the invocation and special musical numbers were rendered by the well known Clof Club. Rev, B. T. Harvey, who was the first graduate of Thekkegee, spoke on Dr. Washington as a builder of character. He said that the high principles that were impressed upon him when a student of the school had remained with him to the present time. Rev, F. M. Hyder told of the work of Dr. Washington as an educator, calling him one of the foremost educators of the times in which he lived. He said that Dr. Washington had dignified labor and work and that as the result the whole attitude relative to labor had changed. William H. Baldwin, the third, the son of the late W. H. Baldwin, long a friend of Tuskegee told of Dr. Washington as a national character and said that his works will long be stamped upon the ideals of the country. He said that his works must go on and live in the actions of the thousands of Tuskegee graduates and student. Fred. R. Moore editor of The New York Age, told of his personal acquaintance with the educator. The movement of Tuskegee people living in this city is a worthy one and the occasion ought to be made an annual one. Further reference to the work of this association will be made in another issue. Lincoln Theatre Is Unique Playhouse. The name of Abraham Lincoln is perpetuated in The Lincoln Theatre in this city in whose honor it is named. The theatre which is one of the most interesting little playhouses in the country, is living up to the spirit of the great emancipator in that the theatre is seeking to open up to the colored performer an outlet for his talent, where he will have an opportunity to show to some advantage the latent and pent up talent which can be found in the Negro race. From this house have gone many of the foremost performers of the Negro race who received and caught their first inspiration from a Lincoln audience, and who were moved and inspired to do more in the line for which they are striving. The organizer of the Lincoln, is Mrs. Maria C. Downs, a business-like woman who felt that the colored people of Harlem, where lives the bulk of the Negro population, ought to have some place where they might spend a profitable hour in recreation, and as the result it began as a motion picture house in 1907. She soon outgrew th's phase of the work and Mrs. Downs saw an opportunity where a real community theatre could be built as the result she had built a new structure which was completed as one of the most modern playhouses in the country. The theatre was dedicated several years ago as marking a new epoch in the life of the colored people of this city, and in the theatre several interesting things have developed, making for the economic betterment of the colored performer. The present school of new Negro acting marking the entrance of the Negro in the legitimate drama dates its beginning from the Lincoln, when Mrs. Downa saw the wisdom of giving to talented men and women an opportunity to show their ability along distinct lines. A number of ambitions young men and women, who have written Race dramas have been encouraged by Mrs. Downs and given an opportunity to have them produced by a cast of young performers making their first stage debut. The house employs an orchestra of colored women, and all of the ushers, stage hands and other employees are Negroes. Over $1000 is paid into the hands of these employees each week, which is doing much for the economy and industrial support of the Negro in this city. The Lincoln theatre is an interesting center and is perhaps one of the most unique playhouses in the world. Recently a $10,000 pipe organ was installed in the house which is used in connection with the motion pictures. This produces a delightful effect and adds much to the pleasure of those who attend the Lincoln performances. Mrs. Downs has developed a most interesting experiment and the Lincoln's now a part of the life of the colored people of Harlem. In short it is a real community theatre. Lafayette Players on Tour. The Lafayette Colored Players, from the Lafayette Theatre made up of one of the most talented aggregations of performers in the country, and who for the past two years have been producing with tremendous success some of the most notable dramas written, started out, last Monday on the first of their tours to cover the principal cities of the country, presenting some of the dramas, including Madame X, The Knife and the latest of their triumphs, Faust. They will open in Chicago where they will remain for one week, closing with Faust. The appearance of the players throughout the country will doubtless be greeted with great success because they marked the entrance of the Negro into a new school of acting. The success that has come to them in this unique and interesting field has made history for the Negro and has made an enduring contribution to art. The new school gives to the talented men and women of the race an opportunity to express latent and pent-up talent and opened up a new avenue for the ambitions members of the race. Appearing with the company will be seen well known people like Abbie Mitchell, J. Frances Mores, William Townsend, Charles Olden and many others. The Lafayette Theatre in this city is one of the most interesting centers in America from which has emerged a new and distinct school of acting. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN Treherneville News. Trehernoville, Va., April 22.—Last week was a sad week to us— four deaths, one on the burbs and three in Trehernoville. The funeral of Mrs. Sallie Mapp was Monday; Mr. Prisby Stevens, Tuesday; Mrs. Isabella Seward, the mother of Mrs. H. A. Treherne was buried Thursday, and Mr. George Thomas, on Friday. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA The two last named were members of Treherne Council, No. 740, Independent Order of St. Luke. They were buried at the Union Baptist Church. The funerals were preached by Dr. Moton, pastor of the Union Church. The St. Lukes turned out strong and many favorable comments were passed upon the society. Also Mrs. Annie Wilkin and her husband, John Wilkin, Mrs. Cordie Mason and Mr. Thomas Turner, for the most excellent manner in which they handed their St. Luke dead. FARMVILLE NEWS Farmville, Va., April 22.—Mr. Jesse M. Jones, Director of the Extension Work at Blackburg, Va., spoke to a number of colored citizens Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. He discussed fully the war conditions and the measures by which every citizen in Farmville and Prince Edward County can help in this great struggle. He urged the farmers and housewives to raise more hogs, chickens, potatoes, beans and other vegetables so there will be less demand for food stuffs from other parts of the country for the coming year. He told of the scarcity of food with our Allies, and that they were wholly dependent on America for food and America is depending on her farmers. In his discourse he said that the South is expected to feed herself this year, and to do so she must raise more wheat, sugar, meat and other foodstuffs, because those products of the Western States will be shipped to our Allies and "Our Boys Over There." A. D. Watkins, Local Food Administrator delivered very interesting and impressive remarks about the conservation of food. He urged all to use more meat, in order to save the wheat; more fish, eggs, or other meat substitutes, in order to save the meat; and more syrup so as to save sugar. Interesting remarks were also made by Captain Sam Watkins and Superintendent P. T. Atkinson, Superintendent Atkinson spoke of the striking patriotism of the colored people toward the Camp Community Service, of which he is the head. He stated that he had already received checks from a number of schools in the county toward this great need. He urged the people of Prince Edward County to buy Liberty Bonds War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. The meeting was indeed an enthusiastic one. REV. AUGUSTUS IS RETURNED Rev. John R. Augustus has returned from the Virgin's Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church, which was in session last week in Danville, Va. The people of Farmville are delighted to know that Rev. Augustus has come back for another year and we hope that he may have a successful one as before. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Wiley, of the First Baptist Church, being absent Sunday, his pulpit was again occupied by Rev. Nelson Jordan, Rev. Jordan preached an able sermon in the morning, from Ephesians 1:1, "God's Message to the Children." At night, he delivered a very instructive sermon from the theme, "Christ Calling the Fishermen." The discourse was helpful to all who availed themselves of the opportunity of hearing this wonderful prelate of sixty years and more of service, yet strong in the strength that the Father supplies through His Son, Jesus. NOTICE TO TEACHERS The regular Spring examination for public school teachers will be held on May 2nd and 3rd at the Farmville High School building. Each day the examination will begin promptly at aine o'clock. Applicants will come equipped with necessary pens and ink. Stationery may be secured of the Conductor in the building. P. Tulane Atkinson, Supt In sad, but loving remembrance of my dear husband and father, Childrine Reid, who departed this life, two years ago this twenty-first day of April. The Lord invest and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. —His loving wife and children. The following is a report made by Mr. P. A. Ward, of his collection on account of the Army Y. M. C. A.; Previously reported, $45.50; Rev. Nelson Jordan, Mrs. Carrie Jordan, $2.00 each; Mrs. Nannie Vaughan, $1.00; Mrs. Mary L. Cawley, $.25; total, $50.75. Miss Annie Reid, who has been indisposed for several weeks, is out again. It is indeed a source of pleasure to state that we have in our city Miss Annie L. Robinson, our county supervisor. She comes highly recommended by our Superintendent and we wish that every citizen in Farmville will co-operate with her, in the great work she is doing throughout Prince Edward. She is here to help us and the people of Prince Edward County with their war gardens, canning and preserving of fruit and vegetables. When she calls her meetings we hope that all the housewives as well as chldren will come out and hear her. She is here for our good. Mrs. Martha Hairston has received a letter from her son, Normal, telling of his safe arrival overseas. Mrs. Eliza Reid is on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Nannie Vaughan left last week for Charlesston, W. 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Aside from this, the young lady is one hundred per cent, being a public school teacher, a would-be Sunday School teacher and well equipped to execute all of the latest dances, from the one-step, through the "down-town strut" all the way up to the latest schottische 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, Contra of Calanube, 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. OFFICE 3006 P Street, Phone, Mad. 4337 RESIDENCE 1619 St. James St., Madison 6619 The Agricultural and Technical College SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO DO SUMMER WORK. NINETEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Begins June 24, 1918 and Continues Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Hessant Surroundings Journals 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 --- S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WARBROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL ST. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Found Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Gs Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Contractor & Builder Bank Eidg. Phone, Ran. 2637 In Rear. Phone, Randolph 2133 Making of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST OLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT ALL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA This wound lady is very popular with her set, but perhaps, a little unpopular with those out of her set. So a name had to be found that could identify her without using the real name too often. In other words she wanted a nick-name for local use. Some suggested one thing and some another, until finally it was called to the attention of the gang that if the food administration's program was looked over, a suggestion might be found that would suit. It was done and now the young lady is far milarially called MISS TUESDAY, be cause, like our food administration Tuesdays, this YOUNG LADY I ALSO MEATLESS! OFFICE ONE MAN "TANK." This "Flivver" Tank invented by a California Engineer, carries three machine guns and crew of one man. It is expected to use several hundred of these tanks at one time, covering the infantry as they advance. THE FIGHT FOR THE GREAT BRITAIN RIGHT OVER THE TOP LIKE HURDLERS GO OUR BOYS. Realistic? Well, if you saw these boys going over at Camp Upton, you would think it was realistic. Imagine going over like this in a bayonet charge. These men never hurdled anything before they went to Upton now they go over the trench at the Dummy Bochos lying on the opposite side of them as if they had been professional hurdlers the greater part of their lives. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Reds left the Blues last Friday night and the battle is warming up. The storm last Saturday did not stop the interest in the explanation of the Sunday School Lesson for the attendance was good. Last Sunday was a high day with the boys and men. The workers came through the great rain, 9:30 A. M. to the meeting and a great hit was made. 10 A. M. the women of the penitentiary were visited and a special meeting was held for them. The committee gave much encouragement to the inmates of the city home by the attention which was given them, 10 A. M. ...The work in the city jail 10 A. M. more than paid the committee for the service rendered. 3:30 P. M. in the Par'sh Hall of the St. Philip's Episcopal Church a large number of boys gathered to repeat their Easter Program which showed what a boy can do if encouraged. They were glad to see friends and parents present. This is only a beginning. Watch for the next one. The men had a real heart to heart meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Brillling. 5:30 P. M. and were lifted up by the very strong address, which was delivered to them by Col. Roscoe C. Mitchell. Subject "The Replica." We will ask our brother to repeat. Every heart was touched by the soul voice of Miss Sanada G. Morris, who sang from her heart and fell right in line with the men for the uplift of the other man. A notice has been served on Miss Morris that we will need her again to help us in soul work. Every man was happy. 5 P. M. today at the Y. M. C. A. Building the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson is opened to you and your friend. Come. Men, be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. a special meeting for workers. Mothers, send your boys to the meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. under the directions of Com mitteeman George W. Howell. Help us. Prof. J. H. Rhorer will deliver a special address to men 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Let every man come The new songs will catch you. Come. All women and men are invited to the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday, May 5th, 3:30 P. M. to hear Governor Westmoreland Davis, who will be introduced by Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. The choir of the church will sing special music under the THE MILITARY COMMANDER CRIPPLED SOLDIERS TO RAISE A MILLION DOLLARS. This trio started in San Francisco on a nationwide drive for a million dollars for the American Red Cross. The Lecturer of the drive is Big Sheyhill, center, affiliated in the française campus at Gallipoli. Managing the tour is Sergeant Major Carrie, right, who won a gold medal for bravery in landing the first gun at Carlihill and who lost the sight of his right eye and the use of his right arm in the engagement. As operator or "unternist" they have private Love, Kee, who was among the first British soldiers to be landed in France, and who afterighting through the battles of the Marne and Ypres, lost his right leg at the Famous Gulch. 60 reactions of Prof. Joseph Matthews. Come early and get a good seat. Every home is asked to have special prayer for the Y. M. C. A. This is the strongest weapon. The Man From Africa. The Man From Africa With Remedies, moves from your path Conjure Bad Luck Troubles. Information Free. THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY, Matoa, West Virginia. Printer Wanted. A permanent position for a reliable printer. Young man preferred. 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Leaver Richmond Arrive Richmond A1 45 AM 12:30 PM 9:05 PM A1 45 AM 12:30 PM 12:55 PM A1 25 AM 6:00 PM 5:20 PM 11:25 PM A1 5 AM 5:10 PM 6:00 PM 13:00 PM Leimmouth Washington Loca, Lv. 1:00 PM Leimmouth Washington Loca, Lv. 1:40 PM Leimmouth Washington Loca, Lv. 1:40 PM daily. Fredericksburg Accom. 1:15 PM Ar, 3:15 AM Ashish Accom. week day 6:25 AM 6:30 AM Ar, 3:60 AM 6:30 AM baggage and baggage not open for this train Ulynds St, Sta. stopping at Elba. NORFOLK & WESTERN ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK, FOR STREET, Station, Richmond, FOR NORFOLK: 1000 A. M. * M. * 9:00 A. M., * 8:00 P. M. * 8:60 P. M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: 1000 A. M. * 9:20 A. M. ARRIVE RICHMOND—From Norfolk: 11:10 A. M. * 8:45 P. M. From the West: 11:50 A. M. * 8:15 P. M. * Daily * Daily * Daily * Sunday, Office, 888 E. Maist St. Page, ATLANTIC COAST LINE. THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH Effective February 11, 1918. TRAINS LEAVE HIGH MOND DAILY-FOR BBOYS 8:30 A.M. M. a. and 1:45 F. 12:45 A. M. 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TRAINS ARRIVE PRESENT 207 East Main Street Pineaubadie 20 21 North Serrth Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cinemainti, Loiville & West, *"11:50 p.,"*9:30 p* Main Line Local, *"8:25 a.,"*5:15 p* James River Line, *10:09 a.,"*5:15 p* News, Norfolk, *"8:20 a.,"*12 a.,"*1:00 p* Old Point, *"8:20 a.,"*12 a.,"*1:00 p* Newport News, Local, *"7:00 a.,"*5:15 p* From Norfolk, Newport News, Old Point, *"11:10 a.,"*14:0 p,*"6:40 p* Newport News, Local, *"8:55 a.,"*8:05 p* Fowler, Newport, *"11:10 a.,"*3:40 p,*Locals,*"10:15 p* ,*"8:55 p* James River, *"8:25 a.,"*5:10 p* SEABOARD AIR LINE THE PROGRESS, YE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH Trains leave daily: 9 A. M. Norlina, local 1:10 P. M., Slipera Atlanta and Jacksonville; 0:40 P. M., Atlanta, Winston-Salem special; 11:40 P. M. sleeper Jacksonville; 2:40 A. M. Trains arrive 6:00 A. M., 8:18 A. M., 8:45 B. M, 9:00 P. M., 9:25 A. M. --- --- --- HE BELIEVE Published every day by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .48 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..$2.00 SATURDAY ..... APRIL 27, 1918. It is well to improve your condition by saving money. Behave and stand up. It is the only way to win in any contest. People who can't get work now run when they see it coming. War is torrible, so is postilence and famine. All march hand in hand. The outlook in Flanders is gloomy. The outlook in this country is just the other way. Don't worry on this side of the water. The folks on the other side are worrying enough for all of us. President Woodrow Wilson has lasted "nightly well" during these crucial times in the nation's history. If the war ends this year, good-bye Allies. Should the war end several years from now, good-bye, Germany, Wheatless days have been a surprise to some people. Colored folks have been accustomed to them for many years. The situation in Europe at the present time is far from satisfactory. That is why we are working so hard on this side. America needs ships. When America had a chance to build ships, America wouldn't build them, although Colonel Theodore Roosevelt advised her so to do. Colonel Roosovelt stated that no law could be used to squelch him, but we notice that he has not been talking as much lately and we would like to know the reason. Colored men have causes for many complaints. It may not be well to line them all up right now, but it would be well to call the attention of the proper authorities to them. Whenever any one wants something done for his interest he starts out with, "Do this and help win the war." The quack business is now being applied to every kind of scheme imaginable. The sentiment of the White South towards the Black South has changed materially during these last few years. The Germans may not be having much to do with it, but the war is certainly working a veritable social revolution. There are active factions in this country. The laws are being changed so rapidly now that the average man doesn't know when he is obeying them or violating them. As a matter of fact a dumb man is less liable to violate them than one having the power of speech and action. Ronceverte, W. Va., April 22.—Rev. I. H. Carpenter preached an able sermon Sunday. Mr. Charlie Campbell accompanied his two brothers to Union Saturday. Rev. C. H. Carter has received a message from his son, Samuel Carter, announcing his safe arrival in France. Mrs. M. C. Slaughter and her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Brown arrived Wednesday from Elkins, W. Va. Mrs. Slaughter was enroute to Columbus, Ohio for a surgical treatment. Mrs. Joseph Marshall left Sunday morning for Alderson, W. Va. to visit Mrs. Dan els, who is confined to her bed. She is very ill. The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church rendered an excellent program Sunday. A beautiful solo was sung by Mrs. A. H. Brown. Mr. Thomas Long left several days ago for Charleston, W. Va., where he will take a position. Mrs. B. F. Brackenridge was called to Huntington to the bedside of her uncle, Charlie Burks, Friday evening. There have been several cases of Smallpox in the city but the colored people haven't felt the effects of it as yet. Mr. Sandy Holland is confined to his bed at home, on Main street. Mrs. Maud E. Pondleton, of Clifton Forge, Va, was the guest of Mrs. Henry Morton for two weeks. She left Monday afternoon for Hinton, W. Va., where she will spend some time with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Goodwin. Mr. C. W. Scott, of Clifton Forge and Mrs. Emeline Johnson and Mrs. A. M. Lacy of Glen Wilton, Va, were the guest of Mrs. John Eubank and Mrs. Henry Morton last week. They left Thursday evening for Backbone, W. Va., where they will visit Mrs. Johnson's daughter for a few days. After going from his home on Monday night, April 15, Mr. Perry disappeared from home. After an all night search for him on Tuesday night without success, Mr. James Brown, on Friday morning on going to work found him on his way. Mr. Brown brought Mr. Perry home. After being out in the woods four nights without food, he is in a serious condition. We hope that he may soon be able to be out. Mr. Henry Morton has been very sick at his home on Main street, though he is able to be out again and to go out on his run Monday. Mr. Garden Chandler has been sick at his home in the West End for some time though he is improving. —OLIVER M. GREEN WINCHESTER NEWS Winchester, Va., April 23:—Rov. G. O. Wing has returned from Conference. He will be with us for another year. Miss M. Hamilton is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Alan, on East Piceadilly. The Lights and Shadows Comedy Company, composed of a number of our young people, gave a fine show on last Thursday night to a large crowd at the Empire Opera House and it was a good show from start to finish. While every one did fine Miss Rosa Harmon was the star of the company and her singing and acting brought forth rounds of applause. While being a young lady, she played like an old timer. Mr. Madison Brisco, a young man, also came in for a lion's share of applause and was encored time and time again. All of the players did fine work and are being congratulated for their ability. Miss Laura Rodgers was musical director and performed in grand style. Too much praise cannot be accorded Mr. Lloyd P. Fisher and his assistants for their untiring efforts. His assistants were Mr. Earl Evans and Miss S. Emma Parks. They realized a good sum for the Knitting Society, which is a branch of Winchester Red Cross. A triby by the Harmon sisters was fine as was also the singing of Misses Ruth Fletcher and Sarah Taper. Miss Edith Newman has returned to her home in Baltimore, Md. Miss Neilie Bradie, of Providence, R. L., who has been spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis on West Wolf street, has returned to her home. Mr. William Burrell and daughter, Miss Lillian, were in town on Monday. The Ladies Aid Club was entertained Friday evening by Mrs. A. Jackson Cooke, at her home on East Bond street. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Fannie Bannister gave a delightful party in honor of her son, Samuel E., who will soon leave to join the United States Army. Mr. Vandoren Davis has returned to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Walter Thomas has returned from an extensive visit to the West. Miss Ruth Fletcher is sick with a heavy cold, at her home on Fairmount avenue. Mr. and Mrs. James Ball have returned from visiting in Washington, D. C. and Naylor, Md. Miss Eliza Boyd is visiting at Stephen City and Woodstock. Mr. S. D. Cardwell, of Hamton, Va., was a visitor to Richmond last week. He was looking well Young stated that the house in which Rogers lived was her house in a way as she had paid $1,800.00 on the purse price, but it was in her name and the name of her daughter, Esther and R. L. Roger's name. The recess was taken until 4 P. M. and it was nearly 8 P. M. before the conclusion in the case had been reached. NOTHING TO CONCEAL Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., stated the 'h' his client had nothing to conceal. So far as he was concerned, he was willing for him to go on the witness stand. Just as he had done at the Coroor's inquest. He looked at counsel for the prosecution in an enquiring aspect, while attorney Fulon replied that Roger's was Mr. Smith's client and that he could not call him to the witness stand. Attorney Pollard wanted Sheridan Jackson, Jr., excused as he was in the army service, which was superior to this court. Much amusement was caused by the declaration of Justice Crutfield that he did not recognize anything as being superior to his Court. SWORE OUT THE WARRANT. Attorney Pollard laughingly apologized to the Court. Attorney Smith stated that he was willing to submit the case without argument. He did not see that there was any grounds for the holding of Rogers. Attorney J. R. Pollard proceeded to argue the case. He declared that he was responsible for the swearing out of the warrant charging Robert L. Rogers with the murder of his wife. He declared that there was probable cause of guilt. He said the very idea of suicide was absurd. Esther Rogers had just purchased a new hat and a set of furs. She had purchased a new hat for her mother and witnesses had testified that she was in good humor. SHE WANTED TO LIVE. She was making preparations to live and not to die. Would a woman who expected to kill herself buy a new hat and a set of furs in which to do it? He dwelt upon Roger's alloged duplicity and after a heated argument asked His Honor to send the case on to the grand jury. Attorney Smith followed. He said that he did so only to enable Attorney M. J. Fulton to argue the case. He did not be lieve that any argument was neces sary. Rogers had acted perfectly square about the matter. He had giv en the alarm. There was no evidence that he had lived unhappily with his wife. The neighbors had testified to this fact and he saw no need to deal further with the case as there was no direct evidence on which to hold him. WOULD NOT HAVE KILLED HERSELF. Attorney M. J. Fulton proceeded to argue the case. he declared that Eather Rogers would never have decided to kill herself wearing a new hat, with furs that she had just pur chased, with a street dress on her per son and while wearing her rubbers. If she wished to kill herself, she would have selected the lounge that was in the room. The evidence showed that she was lying on the floor between the stove and the wall, with the revolver near her left hand. THE NEW HAT. He took up the new hat that she had worn and through which was a bullet hole. He cited the fact that she was five feet four inches tall and then he took up the revolver, with which she was killed and in a tragic manner placed Esther Rogers' hat on his own head and with his hand demonstrated to the court that it was impossible for Esther Rogers to have shot herself with the revolver in any position so that the ball would have followed the course that it was found to have followed at the exam section of the body by the surgeons. A VITAL CONCLUSION. He called attention to the statement of Coroner Whitfield. He had stated that when he examined the body of Esther Rogers, she had been dead more than four hours. Then the attorney became dramatic. He declared that if this was a fact, then Robert L. Rogers was with his wife when she was killed. The alarm was given after 8 o'clock that night and if Esther Rogers was dead more than four hours before, Rogers was with her. He argued that the course of the bullet showed that she had been shot and killed. The course of the bullet showed that the revolver was fired by a person, holding the weapon in the left hand. THE COURSE OF THE BULLET. The bullet had taken a course to the right after it entered the head. He called to Robert L. Rogers to and out. Hon. H. M. Smith, Jr., had temporarily left the side of his client and Attorney M. J. Fulton glared at Rogers as he stood up and pointed the revolver at him point blank, showing as he asserted how the bullet had been fired by him and declaring that he was the murderer of his wife. There were few people in the court room although many gathered on the side walk above. The argument conqued, Judge Crutchfield declared that the case was one that should be considered by the grand jury. Baul was allowed in the sum of $1,000,00 with Attorney Smith as surety. DECLARED HIS INNOCENCE Robert L. Rogers protests his in innocence and says that he does not know how his wife came to her death. Attorney Smith takes the same view and says even if it is shown not to have been a case of suicide it is certainly a case of accidental killing as the prosecution has not yet established a justifiable motive for the deed. The case will be investigated by the grand jury May 6th, 1918. It was training in torrents on the outside, but in a few minutes all had braved the storm and wore hastening to their homes in different sections of the city. $ 100 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE STYLE BOOK HAIR To Colored Women We are the large manufacturers of Colored Women's hair. Our latest book shopping styles in hair dressing seit free. Free hair. man should have one. We sell thousands hair and cut infaction guaranteed or money back. solid Brass STRAIGHT- LING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. 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THE OFFICIAL CALL In compliance with the agreement reached between the two factions in the National 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 raffy and carry out the instructions of the Commission a meeting is here 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 each of the seven Boards, and the State Vice-Pres. in each state in the Union. Arrangements will be made for the entertainment of the members of the Board by the pastor of the Roan oke Baptist Church. E. C. Morris, President National Baptist Convention, R. B. Hudson Secretary. $27.00 A WEEK WANTED—a shoemaker who can oper ate Goodyear and quick on Jack. Will pay $27.00 a week. MOONEY BROS.. Wheeling, W. Va. WANTED—Expert linotype operator. Apply Pant Office. 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va., Subscribe to The Richmond Planet "Pebbles From An African Beach." A Mission Study Text Book, giving the history progress and present con- ditions of the Negro Republic—Libertia West Coast Africa. The book Vividly portrays conditions and character of people, allowing the great possi- bilities as in this country, now the "SAE-WA" to that vast oninent. This Interacting Book Was Prepare! BY L. G. JORDAN, D. D. Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the *National Baptist Convention*, after he had made Three trips to Africa, and is written in almost romantic story form. It will interest any who have faith in the Negro, inspire any who doubts him and bring hope to all who wish for Africa a place in the, "New World, Democracy." Philadelphia, - - Penna. State Grand Lodge of Virginia, The Independent Order of Good Samaritans and What They Stand For. THE ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT operated since October, 1901, issuing policies for One Hundred Dollars. Since 1901 we have paid in Deata Claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000). The Juvenile Department Charity Fund pays TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (.25,00) at the death of the members. Our Home Office Building at the N W. Corner Sixth and Duval Streets, worth EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid for. ALL DEATH CLAIMS PAID PROMPTLY. THE SUBORDINATE LODGES Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 to $3.00 per week. THE JOINING FEE IS IN THE REACH OF ALL. C. F. HUBBARD, Grand Chief, 1202----18th Street, Loughbarn, Virginia WSS Headquarters 25cts. Will Start You $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $100. will make you feel like a Millionaire 1909 WE LOAN MONEY ON REAL ESTATE We sell property. We will help you to save your money. Our Safety Deposit Boxes will AFFORD Protection to your valuables. Mechanics Savings Bank, N. W. Cor. 3d and Clay St. Richmond, Virginia. TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflictions, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the principles of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating foundations of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SMOOTH ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a merit. In whatever light appenents may choose to regard our enterprise we at least entertain WHAT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` misgiving as to its tenacity. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon these three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conducive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to remonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. THE PULLEY SATURDAY.....APRIL 27, 1918. MONEY SAGRIFICE WILL SAVE LIVES Cost Of Present War Nearly Equals America's Expenses Since Time Of Wash The American people have spent the sum of $26,300,000,000 for the maintenance of their Government since its inception 142 years ago. That sum, large as it is, has paid for the enforcement of our laws, all public improvements made by the Federal Government, all purchases of territory as well as the cost of all wars we have fought to preserve our own freedom and to guarantee that of smaller and more dependent nations. In this present year we are finding it necessary to spend a sum almost as colossal merely for the protection of our freedom. The Government is expending $20,000,000,000 of money in 1918 and, should the war continue for three or five years as is confidently expected by officials in Washington, it may be necessary to spend this amount or over more. In his address to the Congress some weeks ago, President Wilson pledged America's last dollar and the last life to the cause we have championed and the preservation of the Union and our freedom. It is the belief of many close to the international situation that it may take America's last dollar; it is the prayer of the Nation that we may not be called upon to sacrifice the last life. Whether we do depends primarily upon our willingness to sacrifice NOW a large portion of our pleasures and luxuries and to practice economy so far as concerns our necessities. Where is the money coming from? The sum of twenty billions of dollars is an inconceivable sum to any of us. It is many times greater than the combined wealth of the twenty-five richest men or corporations in the entire United States. Yet that money is here and in fact can be realized many times over. The question which confronts our Government is how boat to obtain the use of it. Huge sums were required quickly at first and to obtain them the system of Liberty Bond issues was adopted; as additional amounts are needed other Liberty Bond issues will be made. For the most part, such issues must be taken by the more wealthy individuals and businesses, but their loans are not sufficient to defray the cost of the war or to approach in any measure close to the twenty billion mark required, nor will the increase in taxation, which effects us all, supply the remainder. This is America's war and as America's war, a war in which we are Americans must play our full part. Wealth is contributing money and the lives of its children. Some of us are contributing our children and more of us will be called upon to do so. But if we are willing to offer our lives for the cause we surely should be willing to LOAN our surplus dollars to insure their proper defense. Just as has been granted to those of wealth the opportunity for lending their capital to the needs of the Nation at a high interest rate, so has the Government provided means whereby every man, woman and child can do his part in assisting the Country. The War Savings Campaign affords this opportunity by enabling us to loan sums as small as twenty-five cents at a time. It is a duty owed by us all and the campaign is an appeal to our appreciation of that duty. Patriotism and the determination "That freedom may not perish from the earth," demand that we practice economy and thrift and give to our Government the support that now is so vital to its life. W. S. S. Don't drop your money into the scale of non-essential expenditures. Help win the war by buying War Savings Stamps. Do you carry a thrift card in your pocket? W. S. S. It ain't the largest purchases Nor the drives in single camps; But what counts is State-wide efforts In selling Savings Stamps. W. S. S. We shall sacrifice to buy War Savings Stamps. W. S. S. When ships sink, buy more War Savings Stamps. W. S. S. Who says stop until victory is won? Buy War Savings Stamps. W. S. S. WHO SAVES, SERVES. MONEY BUYS The ships that carry The food that feeds The soldiers who fight Your battles and shoot The guns which kill The Huns with the bullets BLACK MOVEMENT TO AFRICA. (Petition Number Two.) Richmond, Va., U. S. A., April, 1918. Petition to Congress in support of the Black Movement to Africa. We, the undersigned American citizens, feel that it is our duty to petition the Honorable President and Congress to prepare a home in Africa, extending five hundred miles by one thousand miles, more or less, for the ex-slaves and their offspring, where they shall have a free and independent government of their own; set up and protected by the United States Government for ten years or longer, and appropriate money to carry the movement into effect, and separate the two races to a great extent by sending all the colored people who want to go, those unemployed and doing no good here, and all the colored prisoners in the United States to Africa, to commence when the war is over in France. Outside of donations, all expenses to be charged to the homesteads of the colored people and their new colonial government. All honorable citizens please sign this petition. When filled out, send it direct to the United States Senate, Washington, D. C. The Blacks would prefer the Congo Free State, Africa for their homes. Buy it for them. We shall call for all Blacks and 90 percent. Black, from birth to forty years, to join the Church of Ethiopia, and return to Africa. TAKE YOUR VACATION AND SUMMER SCHOOL WORK AT THE SAME TIME. In going away this summer to do the work required by the State Department of Public Instruction why not go where you can combine com fort and pleasure with profitable study. Such a sigation is that of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute. It has a faculty that is thoroughly com potent and in addition to this it is located in the mountains where the climate is ideal for study. Write today for bulletin to E. A. Long, Conductor, Cambria, Virginia. AGENTS. 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QUENTIN BOVES HANSAND MOSIERES CHAUNES OROY ROUF ST. SIMON MOREUIL PIERREPONT ROYK ERGNEU LUBERMONT PLAVY GRIEVENIA AINALA GERMAN TROOPS BETWEEN THE SOUTH AND CHAUY VIRG ORETEUIL MEON ONTAIN MONTGIDIER CAMMY LUSIGHY HOYTON CHAUY GANNES MAGNELAY WILLERS CHIRY VEVQUE HALT GERMANS ON WHOLE FRONT. Map showing how Allied troops south of the Somme River. The firing Arras, where British troops captured in strong counter attacks. Figure British gains in counter attacks. wing how Allied troops have taken counter- Somme River. The figure (1) marks Hebu- British troops captured prisoners and ma- unter attacks. Figure (2) locates the reg on- in counter attacks between the Somme and Map showing how Allied troops have taken counter offensive south of the Somme River. The figure (1) marks Hobuterne, below Arras, where British troops captured prisoners and machine guns in strong counter attacks. Figure (2) locates the reg on of Franco-British gains in counter attacks between the Somme and Dumni. [Image of a graffiti-style wall with a faint, indistinct figure in the background]. SMOKE SCREEN TO HIDE ARTILLERY. A French officer is here shown using a tube called which contains materials which form a heavy cloud view any objects in the vicinity. This new method is an artillery and troop movements from enemy view. Each officer is here shown using a tube called in materials which form a heavy cloud of defects in the vicinity. This new method is the troop movements from enemy view. A French officer is here shown using a tube called Fumigene, which contains materials which form a heavy cloud hiding from view any objects in the vicinity. This new method is used to hide artillery and troop movements from enemy view. STORM TROOPS RUSH U.S.LINE GERMAN REPORT OF BIG GAIN AT SEICHPREY NOT CREDITED HERE. Enemy Concentrated Forces in an Attempt to Break Through Americans. Washington, April 21.—Sectors of the battle line held by American troops are now marked for concentrated attacks by German storm troops. This is the opinion of War Department officials tonight based on the latest reports received here from the battle front. There is nothing to substantiate the assertions made in the German statement of the capture of 183 American prisoners and twenty-five machine guns and that German storm troops advanced to a depth of two kilometers in the American lines at Selfchoprey, but it is evident that this [Image of a man wearing a military cap with a badge on the front]. Lieutenant J. L. Caaby. First American officer decorated for bravery. ops have taken counter offensive figure (1) marka Hebuterne, below armed prisoners and machine guns (2) locates the reg on of Franco- between the Somme and Demuil. wn using a tube called Fumigene, form a heavy cloud hiding from This new method is used to hide on enemy view. was the greatest effort so far made by Germans against the American trenches. The German headquarters statement features this attack in its report of the latest military news from the front, which is an indication that the action was of a size not approached heretofore. Officials here frankly admit that a heavy casualty 1st may be expected. SLOW TO DENY GERMAN REPORT The fact that the Germans mention specific number, with the added fact that German official reports have admittedly been more or less accurate and often understated, makes officers here slow to deny the German assertion. There is, however, a confusion of advices here which has made a distinctly unfortunate and disquieting impression. The despatch received by the Associated Press correspondent with the American army in France describes the fighting at Sofieprey, and his account as it appeared in the newspapers today apparently covers the news announced officially in Berlin. But the correspondent stated that "no Americans were taken prisoner, but three Germans were captured." The French statement is silent on this point, being primarily for --- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA French readers, and does not give details concerning the Americans, who formed only a percentage of the force engaged. Officials here are, therefore, forced to choose between an official German statement or an unofficial account of a correspondent as to how many prisoners were taken GERMAN NEWS IS SIFTED. HOUSE PAINTER and DECORATOR. ROOF PAINTING and ROOF REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. The German statement says the Amer can casualties were heavy. The correspondent with the American forces makes no mention of this. First Class Service at Reasonable Rates It is realized here that the German statement comes from General Headquarters after all the news is received by the most modern means of receiving news fully and quickly. The American correspondent, it is admitted, may or may not know what transpired over the battle area except in so far as he has been able to gather by inquiry. He may have made inquiries among troops who lost no prisoners, while other companies lost the 183. HAIR Becomes Soft, - Fluffy, - Long, - Pretty (Like Picture) So you can easily handle your hair and put it up in any style by using HEROLIN POMADE HAIR DRESSING An elegant, up-to date, hair dressing. Why be fooled all the time with sticky, poor hair preparations, when you can get the best for only 25c. 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When they are spending money, the money is not expected to be returned to them. The things purchased represent the money expended and the money is gone forever. In purchasing Liberty Bonds, the money is loaned to the government, which money is to be returned to the purchaser by the government with interest. It is evident that this is an indirect way of saving money that would otherwise be expended for necessities or luxuries. The best way to save money is to purchase something of service and which will yield a revenue or interest on the amount so expended. That is why we buy land or a house. This is why we buy stocks and bonds. Colored folks, as a rule, do not know much about this kind of investment. It is time for them to learn. Deposit your money in a bank and in time, you will be glad that you decided so to do. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President, Mechanics Savings Bank. THE BANK OF NEW YORK. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA