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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOLUME XXXV. NO. 26 GOV. DAVIS ADDRESSES LARGE Y. M. C. A. MASS MEETING GOV. DAVIS ADDRESSES LARGE Y. M. C. A. MASS MEETING The meeting at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Colored Y. M. C. A., Mr. John Powell, President and Rev. Scott C. Burrell, D. D. Secretary was a grand success. It was arranged by Dr. Burrell and Dr. Scott to meet the geared up opportunity to meet the colored people of this city and to speak a word to them. The preliminary exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. T. J. King; Dr. Burrell was Master of Ceremonies. INTRODUCED THE GOVERNOR. The 5th St. Baptist Church Choir furnished music. Ed tor John Mitchell. Jr. was present to introduce Governor Davis and right well did he perform the task assigned to him. Governor Westmoreland Davis during his preliminary remarks told of his long residence in this city. His family lived many years in Linden Row on Franklin street. He said that the colored family servants came from Mississippi and were endearced to the family. THE YANKEES CAME When the Yankees came, it was feared that the family would lose all of their wealth and so they entrusted to Uncle Ben, the care of all the silver. He put this silver in a wagon and carried it to Hollywood Cemetery where he buried it. After the war he went there and dug it in a Gue Davis' jail, for none of it missing. When the colored help were told that they were free, Uncle Ben and his associates declared that they had promised to take care of the mistress and that they would do it. RISKED SLAVERY. Although they were told that to go back to Mississippi would mean their re-enslavement as General Johnston had not then surrendered, they started back to make the trip. Johnston had in the meantime surrendered and they were free, but they remained faithful to the trust. Governor Davis then discussed, "Service." He told the colored people just how they could be of service by the conservation of food and by adding in the "Back to the farm" movement for the reason that the success of this war would be largely determined by the produce from the farms. A PROFOUND IMPRESSION. For nearly an hour, he held the audience spellbound and he was enthusiastically applauded as he proceeded. There is no question that he made a profound impression upon his audience and when he assured the colored peacock that they would always find a friend in him the response was enthusiastic. At the conclusion, President John Powell spoke and then he introduced Mrs. Mingie L. Watker for an impromptu response to His Excellency, She worked up those present to the wildest pitch of enthusiasm, when she declared that Governor Davis would find today more than ten thousand "indeed Bees," who would be equally faithful to him and loyal to the government. BENEDICTION ANNOUNCED The benediction was announced by key, Dr. P. F. Morris of Lynchburg, Va. The audience stood giving the Chantapura salute as his Excellency passed out to the street, then the vast crowd followed, dressed the afternoon's happening. MOTHER'S DAY AT HARTSHORN. Mother's Day will be held at Hart's born College, May 12th, at eight Pickel P. M., under the auspices of the Temperance Society. Miss Jean the Wright, orator of the evening Friends are invited. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Friends are requested to note the range of Vesper Hour, Beginning Sunday, May 12. Vesper Services at six o'clock. Get-together meeting of members and friends Monday evening at six o'clock. Come out and spend a pleasant social hour. Music, games and refreshments. Come out. Let's get better acquainted. Miss Estelle Jackson, of Newport News is spending a few days at the association, the guest of Miss Ruffin. COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR Graphic Description of the Great Fight in Africa-Black Troops on Both Sides Win Renown. British Officers and Their Black Followers Win Victories for Allies (By W. F. Hutchinson, by arrangement with the African Times.) (Copyright by J. E. Bruce.) THE CAMERONS CAMPAIGN—H Special to Richmond Planet. LONDON, April 17, 1918. Simultaneously with the advance of a Nissanian force against Mora two other columns crossed the border into German territory with the object of clearing the enemy from that portion of the German Cameroons which lies between Lake Chad to the north, and the Nachtigal Rapids of the Samaa River to the south. The more northerly of the two starting from Yona, an important town on the River Benne, seized *t* frontier post of Tepe, and then advanced forty miles on Garuna, a large town one hundred and twenty miles S. S. W. of Mora, which it reached on the 29th of August and captured one o, the ports. At dawn the next morning the enemy counter-attacked heavily, and the whole force was compelled to fall back to Yola with the loss of the commander, Lieutenant-Colonel P. Nacker, and three officers, and heavy houses of the rank and file. A SURPRISE ATTACK. The third column, starting from Bom on the Cross River, seized Nsamkung, just within the frontier. On the 6th of September a German column which had advanced from Buda made a surprise attack on the port and practically annihilated the garrison, only two officers and ninety men succeeding in forcing a way through with the bayonet. The casualties on the British side numbered 168, of whom 2 officers, 1 non-commissioned officer and 2 men were killed; 1 officer, 16 men were wounded, and 3 officers, 1 non-commissioned officer, and 19 men were taken prisoners. Those who escaped strapped back into Bom, after days of wandering and starvation in the forest. One section had been a week practically without food. So far then, the operations against the Germans had not led to any decisive result. At the end of September the French forces in the south were slowly advancing northward up the two protruding tongues of German territory; while in the north the three British columns had been checked or had suffered severe revenues. But another line of attack had been adapted by the British against the apex of the great triangle formed by the theatre of operations. GEN. DOBELL. APPPOINTED Immediately on the declaration of war, General Dobell, then Inspector-General of the West African Frontier Force, who happened to be in England on leave, was appointed to command an allied Expeditionary Force for the capture of the Cameroons. The number of troops, of both nations, placed at his disposal at the beginning of the campaign, amounted to 2,200 West African native soldiers. The British and French contingent were almost equal in numbers, the British being made up of three battalions of four companies each of Infantry, and two batteries each of four 2,95 guns supplied by the various segments of the West African Frontier Force. The French contingent was composed of the famous Senegalese Tirilleurs. As this force was found to be too weak it was increased from time to time and on the 21st, November, 1915, General Dobell's command numbered 9,700, in which were included the Fifth Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army. ATTEMPTED TO SAVE COLONIES Before the Expeditionary Force arrived at Daalu, a diplomatic attempt to save its Central African colonies was made by the German Government. On the 23rd of August, the day after the battle of the Chira in Torcoland, when it had become evident that the German Navy could not protect the colonies, and that there was imminent danger of communication with them being cut off by the destruction of the great wireless sta- ons on the West Coast of Africa, the German Government appealed to the declaration of the neutrality of the Congo Basin by the Berlin Conference of 1848-49, which had been extended by the Berlin Act to include about half of French Equatorial Africa, a portion of the Cameroons, all German East Africa, British East Africa and Uganda. The United States Government was asked to procure the neutrality of all this region "to prevent an aggravation of the state of war which could serve no purpose, while prejudicial to the community of culture of the white race." A DEFENSIVE ATTITUDE At the beginning of the war an enquiry by the British Government, which had instructed their officials in the Congo to adopt a strictly defenses we attitude, had elicited that the French Government was "very disposed" to proclaim the neutrality of its territories in "the conquer" oust Basin of the Congo. By the time Germany made her proposal evidence had been obtained of German preparations to attack French territory, which had been balked when Great Britain's entry into the war placed the German colonies between two fires. The American government limited itself to forwarding the proposals without comment, and the British and French Governments refused to entertain them. Immediately after Britain's declaration of war on the 11th of August a fortification of armed vessels demonstrated on various points on the Cameroon coast, especially at Victoria, a town at the foot of the Cameroon Mountain, originally a Baptist Mission Station. At the same time two German armed boats, the "Robits" and the "Holo", threatened the Gabon coast. The French retaliated by sending a force of 600 Senegalese to Cooro Beogh (which the Germans had remained Udoko) at the mouth of the 15° Muni. After a stiff fight, during which the two boats were sunk, Cooro Beogh was captured on the 21st of September, and the French force proceeded to clear the enemy from the German portion of Muni. TO MINE THE CHANNEL. In the meantime, Herr Ebermader, the German Governor, was preparing to defend his colony. Colonel Zimmermann was appointed Commander in chief of the German forces, and at once began to organize the defense. On the 1st of August he arrived at Duna, followed the next day by the Governor and his staff. On August 10, news was received by "wireless" of the arrival of two English cruisers at Tenerife and preparations were made to me the channel up to the town. It was not till the 30th that the British battles arrived. It consisted of the 9,500 ten cruiser, Cumberland, Captain Civil Father, R. X., carriage 11.6 inch guns, the gunpod Dwarf, 7,010 tons, armed with 2.1 inch and 1.2 inches (12 pounders), the steamships Walrus and Vampire, the Nigerian Government's armed watchtower and a number of small craft, suitable for work in the coasts, being to the Nigerian Marine Service. A detachment was landed at Victoria without opposition, but the embarked on being threatened by the German Commander, when the (Continued on Page Two) THE WORLD WAR. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. upon invi-iation of the Shiloh Baptist Church committee of which Rev. L. C. Scott, D. D. is pastor, will deliver his popu- lar address on, "The World War," in Atlantic City, N. J., May 16, 1915. This lecture has created something of a sensation and many are still elamoring to hear it. Rev. Dr. A. Binga celebrated his Forty-sixth Anniversary as pastor of the First Baptist Church, of South Richmond, last Sunday. THE LATE REV. W. W. BROWNE Founder, G. F. O. True Reformers THE FOUNDER OF THE TRUE REFORMERS. Remains of Grand Worthy Master W. W. Browne Now Rest in Woodland Cemetery. The last chapter in the "after-death" history of the late Rev. W. THE LATE REV. W. W. BROWNE W. Browne, founder and former Grand Worthy Master of the Grand Fountain. United Order of True Reformers, was written when Formal Director Z. D. Lewis, Jr. disinterested in romance in Scamone Cemetery, Barton Heights, under the instructions of the widow and reinterred them Saturday, May 1, 1918 in beautiful Woodland Cemetery," adduced to High Park. A MAGNIFICENT SHAFT. The magnificent granite shaft, which stood out in bold relief in the midst of the most unavailable surroundings, for the weeds and trees, with the creeping honey-suckle had made the place a veritable wilderness, told the story of his birth and death. The inscription reads: "To My Husband, William W. Browne, Founder of the Grand Fountain, C. O. T., R. Born in Habebern County, Ga., October 20, 1819. Died in Washington, D. C., December 21, 1897." THE METALLIC CASKET The grave was broken and the shaft was at the head. The box was intact and the metallic casket stood the strain of the removal. The remains now rest at the intersection of the house Road and the Avenue, almost directly in front of the large brick mansion in the Cemetery. The shaft will be removed. The spot selected is an ideal one, for a beautiful three-cornered centre piece is just in front of the section, while almost directly opposite rest the remains of the distinguished churchman and philosopher Rey John lesser. THE FUNERAL OF MR. FOSTER L. LUCAS. The funeral of Foster L. Lucas, who fell asleep in Jesus, April 29, 1918, at 10:30, was held from the First Baptist Church, Rey, W. T. Johnson, pastor, Wednesday, May 1, 1918. He was sick only three weeks, but was patient with his illness until the end. Honorary pall bearers were, Messrs, W. G. Singleton, W. T. Wright, St. J. Gilpin, B. P. Vandervall, Active, J. H. Harper, A. Fowlkes, J. Anderson, Smith, Hill and Banks, Interment in Evergreen. Marriage Announcement. Mr. Charles W. Richardson announces the marriage of his daughter, Rachel E. Jackson to Mr. John M. Jackson, May 6, 1918. Washington, D. C. After a brief visit to Philadelphia, Md. they will be at home after the birth, in Richmond, Va. Founder, G. U. O. True Reformers ODD FELLOWS: ANNIVERSARY. The seventy fifth Anniversary of the G. F. O. of O. F. will be held at the Fourth Baptist Church, 28th and 42nd Streets; Sunday, May 12, 1948 at three P. M. The judge will meet at Price Hall, two P. M. The Households of Ruth will meet in the basement of the church. Rev. J. H. Fauntleroy, chairman; Oear X. Brown, secretary. PRESIDENT WILSON SPARES THE GIVES OF FOUR SOLDIERS. Disapproves. Sentence of Americans Ordered to Re Shot in France for Sleeping at Sentry Posts. Washington. May 4. President Wilson disapproved today the sentence of four American soldiers in France, ordered to be shot. Senices of Privates Alon Ledoyen and Sianley G. Fisbak were commuted to three year's confinement. Privates Forrest D. Sebastian and Jess Cook were granted full pardon. Sebastian and Cook who were pardoned, were convicted of sleeping at sentry posts. Ledoyen and Fashhack were sentenced for disobeying orders. They will serve their three year terms at Leavenworth. President Wilson's action was taken on the recommendation of Secretary Baker, who made a personal investigation of the case. In granting full pardon to Sebas tian and Cook, the President said he did so in view of their extreme youth and the fact that their offense was wholly free from collisions disregard of duty. Both are ordered back to their companies. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank the visitors, friends and fraternal organizations for their kindness and favors during the illness and death of my husband, Foster L. Lucas and their floral tributes and respect. Sincerely yours, MARY W. LUCAS. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE TO TRAIN SOLDIERS IN TRADES. Tuskegee, Alabama, April 25th.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal announced today that Tuskegee Institute has been selected by the War Department as a training school for Negro technicians. About 400 colored men, including officers, will be selected from the various training camps and sent to Tuskegee on May 15th, and for two months these men will do most in intensive work in such classes as Auto mechanics, carpentry, blacksmithing, etc. This group will be followed by another group until during the six months following, ap proximately 1200 men will have been trained. A TUSKEGEE GRADUATE BUYS $220,000 IN LIBERTY BONDS. Tuskegee, Alabama, April 27th.—William V. Chambliss, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, class of 1890, and now a successful farmer in this county has purchased $20,000 worth of the Third Liberty Loan. A MOST PROMISING MOVEMENT FOR RICHMOND. For years the Associated Charities of Philadelphia has been unable to render the needed help to colored people. There is no prospect of more help from that source. Put many white and colored people feel that the present neglect of the colored people is inexusable. They have formed an organization known as the Community House for Colored People. Judge Rocks is President of the Board, Dr. W. H. Hurches, Secretary, Dr. G. E. Hovey, Chairman of the Executive Committee. Many leading colored people are taking interest in it. The white people will give at the very best, dollar for dollar, for what the colored people will raise to start the work. A budget of $2,000 changed for the first year for charity and welfare work. We must seize this opportunity to start a work which will have the confidence and support of both white and colored people. If we can raise $1,000 this month, the white people will give us the same at least. A committee consig-sation of ibon, John Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Mascio L., Walker, Rev. Randolph Peyton, D. D., Mrs. Ors Stokes, Rev. M. E. Davis, Mr. Alphonsi Norrell and Dr. G. R. Hovey is presenting the matter to churches, clubs and individuals. It is one of the best things for the people proposed in recent years and should meet a generous response from all. Card of Thanks Mrs. Pattie A. Faunberger and family desire through this medal to thank the many friends for kindness shown during the recent illness and with empathy death of her husband, James H. Faunberger. Ms. divine blessings abide with all. On Wednesday night, May 1, 1914, H. Fauntroy entertained his immediate family at funcheon in his home, 703 W. Leigh street, the occasion being the twentieth anniversary of his conversion. MARKERS WANTED - For a shop with a good white trade. The best shop in the town. Fine wages paid the right parties. Write for particulars. Sohendid opportunity for the right persons. Two good men wanted at once. JOHN A. SINGER. Parkersburg. W. Va. Mr. Bertha Smith Tinsley, accompanied by her daughter, Blossom, left the city last Saturday for Boston. Mars., where she will join her husband, Mr. Fred Tinsley, formerly of Richmond. PRICE. FIVE CENTS A LINE O' CHEEK ONE DAY O THE WEEK. Slogan: Negroes Be Men NoW. (By Rev. E. D. Coffee, Richmond, Va. Before our Country wen, to war, Standards for Negroes were not par! Most everywhere they ordered, then, That Negroes should be less than Men! "Friend" ordered us to "erase" and now To be afraid, to "grin" and how! But on that drafts Fortune Day. Our Country call us to obey! "Negroes," said she, "we want Men now!" The time when we must teach you how Touch you to brave a tyrant's Foe Bear arrows wounded from twang- ing bows! To be Men fighting Hellfeed Huns, Unif the Victory, brown ones! In such short time, this how strange, To make such metamorphic change! The "over there" white Devil Foe, Must be rescued blow for blow! The "over here" Jim Crow white "friends." Must new be forced to make amends! They must be Men who go away! "Shall we who stay act less than they?" No greater honor could be paid Than that we rise, be unfaraid! That all the Race rise up Like Men— As soldiers—so the citizen! Why should they heast the lead bach Why should they brunt the lead-barb ed flames. For asssh kin who bear their names? Mr. Johnson Here. Mr. James L. Johnson, formerly wineboy and me's attendant on the U. S. S. Brooklyn, Commodore Schley's dagship, during the memorable battle of Santiago, and a resi- MR. JAMES L. JOHNSON member of Atlantic City, N. J., during the past five years, is in the city. He is a member of the Atlantic Coun- tries Republican League and the Second Ward Republican Club and one of the promoters of the Walter E. Edge Marching Club. Mrs. Dollie Nibbs and her son, Mr. Harry Nibbs will leave the city Sunday, May 12, 1918 for Philadelphia, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hueck. Mrs. at Hoodbish Jones, of the 87th Infantry, now stationed at Coventry, N. passed through the Wellington enroute to Woodchester county, Va., to spend eight days. Mrs. at L. Dunham, M. D. is known as the "Light House" Doctor, appointed at Cowpens, S. C. and medal medals for the cure of the troubles of the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys and digestive organs. Come to the Second Baptist Church Monday May 12th at 8 o'clock to see the "Old Folk's Concert" just junt Juliana with her old fashion hoop skirt will make you laugh yourself out of any spell of indigestion. For the benefit of Missions, Come and help to spread the gospel. Rev. P. L. Hall, of Drakes Branch, Va. passed through the city this week curate to the Virgina Baptist State Convention, which convened at Newport News, Va. Mr. A. W. Holmes, President and Founder of the National Ideal Benefit Society has just returned home from a very successful trip to Washington, D. C. and Philadelphia, Pa., where he spent several days in the interest of the Order and added many members to the fold. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State L TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED --- VOLUME XXXV, NO. 26 GOV. DAVIS ADDRESSES LARGE Y. M. C. A. MASS MEETING The meeting at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Colored Y. M. C. A., Mr. John Powell, President and Rev. Scott C. Burrell, D. D., Secretary was a grand success. It was arranged by Dr. Burrell and His Excellency Westmoreland Davis was accorded an opportunity to meet the colored people of this city and to speak a word to them. The preliminary exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. T. J. King. Dr. Burrell was Master of Ceremonies. INTRODUCED THE GOVERNOR The 5th St. Baptist Church Choir furnished music. Edor John Mitchell, Jr was present to introduce Governor Davis and right well did he perform the task assigned to him. Governor Westmoreland Davis during his preliminary remarks told of his long residence in this city. His family lived many years in Linden Row on Franklin street. He said that the colored family servants came from Mississippi and were endecared to the family. THE YANKEES CAME. When the Yankees came, it was feared that the family would lose all of their wealth and so they entrusted to Uncle Ben, the care of all the silver. He put this silver in a wagon and carried it to Hollywood Cemetery to he buried it. After the war he went there and dug it up to the Davis Family home of it missing. When the colored help were told that they were free, Uncle Ben and his associates declared that they had promised to take care of the mistress and that they would do it. RISKED SLAVERY. Although they were told that to go back to Mississippi would mean their re-enslavement as General Johnston had not then surrendered, they started back to make the trip. Johnson had in the moantime surrendered and they were free, but they remained faithful to the trust. (Governor Davis then discussed, "Service." He told the colored people just how they could be of service by the conservation of food and by aiding in the "Back to the farm" movement for the reason that the success of this war would be largely determined by the produce from the farms. A PROFOUND IMPRESSION For nearly an hour, he held the audience spellbound and he was enthusiastically applauded as he proceeded. There is no question that he made a profound impression upon his audience and when he assured the colored people that they would always find a friend in him the response was enthusiastic. At the conclusion, President John Powell spoke and then he introduced Mrs. Maggie L. Walker for an imprompt response to His Excellency. She worked up those present to the wildest pitch of enthusiasm, when she declared that Governor Davis would find today more than ten thousand "Uncle Bens," who would be equally faithful to him and loyal to the government. BENEDICTION ANNOUNCED The benediction was announced by Rev. Dr. P. F. Morris, of Lynchburg, Va. The audience stood giving the Chantanqua salute to His Excellency passed out to the street and then the vast crowd followed, d'scussing the afternoon's happening. MOTHER'S DAY AT HARTSHORN Mother's Day will be held at Hartz born College, May 12th, at eight clock, P, M., under the auspices of the Temperance Society. Miss Jean ate Wright, orator of the evening, Friends are invited. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Friends are requested to note the change of Vesper Hour. Beginning Sunday, May 12, Vesper Services at six o'clock. Get-together meeting of members and friends Monday evening at six o'clock. Come out and spend a pleasant social hour. Music, games and refreshments. Come out. Let's get better acquainted. Miss Estelle Jackson, of Newport News is spending a few days at the association, the guest of Miss Ruffin. COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR Graphic Description of the Great Fight in Africa-Black Troops on Both Sides Win Renown. British Officers and Their Black Followers Win Victories for Allies (By W. F. Hutebinson, by arrangement with The African Times.) (Copyright by J. E. Bruce.) Special to Richmond Planet LONDON, April 17, 1918.—Simultaneously with the advance of a Nigerian force against Mora two other columns crossed the border into German territory with the object of clearing the enemy from that portion of the German Cameroon which lies between Lake Chad to the north, and the Nachtigal Rapids of the Sanga River to the south. The more northerly of the two, starting from Yola, an important town on the River Benue, seized the frontier post of Tope, and then advanced forty miles on Garua, a large town one hundred and twenty miles S. S. W. of Mora, which it reached on the 30th of August and captured one of the forts. At dawn the next morning the enemy counter-attacked heavily, and the whole force was compelled to fall back to Yola with the loss of its commander, Lieutenant-Colonel P. Maclear, and three officers, and heavy losses of the rank and file. A SURPRISE ATTACK. The third column, starting from Ikom on the Cross River, seized Nsanakang, just within the frontier. On the 6th of September a German column which had advanced from Dusha made a surprise attack on the post and practically annihilated the garrison, only two officers and ninety men succeeding in forcing a way through with the bayonet. The cavalry on the British side numbered 168, of whom 2 officers, 1 non-commissioned officer and 9 men were killed; 1 officer, 16 men were wounded, and 3 officers, 1 non-commissioned officer, and 49 men were taken prisoners. Those who escaped straggled back into Ikom, after days of wandering and starvation in the forest. One section had been a week practically without food. So far, then, the operations against the Germans had not led to any decisive result. At the end of September the French forces in the south were slowly advancing northward up the two protruding tongues of German territory; while in $ \mathrm{n} $ the north the three British columns had been checked or had suffered severe reverses. But another line of attack had been adopted by the British against the apex of the great triangle formed by the theatre of operations. GEN. DOBELL APPOINTED. Immediately on the declaration of war, General Dobell, then Inspector-General of the West African Frontier Force, who happened to be in England on leave, was appointed to command an allied Expeditionary Force for the capture of the Cameroons. The number of troops, of both nations, placed at his disposal at the beginning of the campaign, amounted to 4,300 West African native soldiers. The British and French contingents were almost equal in numbers, the British being made up of three battalions of four companies each of Infantry, and two batteries each of four 2.95 guns supplied by the various regiments of the West African Frontier Force. The French contingent was composed of the famous Senegalese Tirailleurs. As this force was found to be too weak it was increased from time to time and on the 21st, November, 1915, General Dobell's command numbered 9,700, in which were included the Fifth Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army. ATTEMPTED TO SAVE COLONIES Before the Expeditionary Force arrived at Dunda a diplomatic attempt to save its Central African colonies was made by the German Government. On the 23rd of August, the day after the battle of the Chra in Togo-land, when it had become evident that the German Navy could not protect the colonies, and that there was imminent danger of communication with them being cut off by the destruction of the great wireless sta- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1918 tons on the West Coast of Africa, the German Government appealed to the declaration of the neutrality of the Congo Basin by the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, which had been extended by the Berlin Act to include about half of French Equatorial Africa, a portion of the Cameroons, all German East Africa, British East Africa and Uganda. The United States Government was asked to procure the neutrality of all this region "to prevent an aggravation of the state of war which could serve no purpose, while prejudicial to the community of culture of the white race." A DEFENSIVE ATTITUDE At the beginning of the war an enquiry by the Belgian Government, which had instructed their officials in the Congo to adopt a strictly defensive attitude, had elicited that the French Government was "very disposed" to proclaim the neutrality of its territories in the convoi-nal Basin of the Congo. By the time Germany made her proposal evidence had been obtained of German preparations to attack French territory, which had been balked when Great Britain's entry into the war placed the German colonies between two fires. The American government limited itself to forwarding the proposals without comment, and the British and French Governments refused to entertain them. Immediately after Britain's declaration of war on the 4th of August a flotilla of armed vessels made demonstrations against various points on the Cameroons coast, especially at Victoria, a town at the foot of the Cameroons Mountain, originally a Baptist Mission Station. At the same time two German armed boats, the "Rohfs" and the "Itolo," threatened the Gaboon coast. The French retaliated by sending a force of 600 Senegalese to Coco Beach (which the Germans had renamed Ukoko) at the mouth of the Rio Muni. After a stiff fight, during which the two boats were sunk, Coco Beach was captured on the 21st of September, and the French forces proceeded to clear the enemy from the German portion of Muni. TO MINE THE CHANNEL In the meantime, Herr Ebermier, the German Governor was preparing to defend his colony, Colonel Zimmermann was appointed Commander in-Chief of the German forces, and at once began to organize the defense. On the 4th of August he arrived at Duna, followed the next day by the Governor and his staff. On August 8th, news was received by 'wireless' of the arrival of two English cruisers at Tenerife and preparations were made to mine the channel up to the town. It was not till the 30th that the British fortilla arrived. It consisted of the 9,800 ton cruiser, Cumberland, Captain Cyril Fuller, R. N., carrying 14.6 inch guns, the gunboat Dwarf, of 701 tons, armed with 2.4 inch and 4.3 guns (12 pounders), the steamboats Walrus and Vampre, the Nigerian Government's armed yacht Ivy and a number of small craft, suitable for work in the creeks, belonging to the Nigeria Marine Service. A detachment was landed at Victoria without opposition, but re-embarked on being threatened by the German Commander, when the (Continued on Page Two.) "THE WORLD WAR." Editor John Mitchell, Jr, upon invitation of the Shiloh Baptist Church committee, of which Rev. L. C. Scott, D. D. is pastor, will deliver his popular address on, "The World War," in Atlantic City, N. J., May 16, 1918. This lecture has created something of a sensation and many are still clamoring to hear it. Rev. Dr. A. Binga celebrated his Forty-sixth Anniversary as pastor of the First Baptist, Church, of South Richmond, last Sunday. THE LATE REV. W. W. BROWNE Founder, G. U. O. True Reformers. THE FOUNDER OF THE REFORMERS. Remains of Grand Worthy Master, W. W. Browne Now Rest in Woodland Cemetery. The last chapter in the "after- death" history of the late Rev. W. THE LATE REV. W. W. BROWNE W. Browne, founder and former Grand Worthy Master of the Grand Fountain, Unted Order of True Reformers, was written when Funeral Director Z. D. Lewis, Jr. disinterred the remains in Syeamore Cemetery, Barton Heights, under the instructions of the widow and reinterred them Saturday, May 4, 1918 in "beautiful Woodland Cemetery," adjacent to Highland Park. A MAGNIFICENT SHAFT The magnificent granite shaft, which stood in bold relief in the midst of the most unfavorable surroundings, for the weeds and trees, with the creeping honeysuckle had made the place a veritable wilderness, told the story of his birth and death. The inscription reads: "To My Husband, William W. Browne, Founder of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. Born in Habersham County, Gg., October 20, 1849. Died in Washington, D. C., December 21, 1897." THE METALLIC CASKET The grave was bricked and the shaft was at the head. The box was intact and the metallic casket stood the strain of the removal. The remains now rest at the intersection of Jasper Road and Elm Avenue, almost directly in front of the large brick mansion in the Cemetery. The shaft will be removed. The spot selected is an ideal one, for a beautiful three-cornored centre piece is just in front of the section, while almost directly opposite rest the remains of the distinguished churchman and philosopher, Rev. John Jasper. THE FUNERAL OF MR. FOSTER L. LUCAS. The funeral of Foster L. Lucas, who fell asleep in Jesus, April 29, 1918, at 10:30 was held from the First Baptist Church, Rev. W, T. Johnson, pastor, Wednesday, May 1, 1918. He was sick only three weeks, but was patient with his illness until the end. Honorary pall bearers were, Messrs. W, G. Singleton, W, T. Wright, St. J. Gilpin, B, P. Vandervall, Active, J. H. Harper, A. Fowlkes, J. Anderson, Smith, Hill and Banks. Interment in Evergreen. Marriage Announcement. Mr. Charles W. Richardson announces the marriage of his daughter, Rachel E. Jackson to Mr. John M. Jackson, May 6, 1918, Washington, D. C. After a brief visit to Baltimore, Md. they will be at home after the ninth, in Richmond, Va. Founder, G. U. O. True Reformers. ODD FELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY. The Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the G. U. O. of O. F., will be held at the Fourth Baptist Church, 28th and P streets, Sunday, May 12, 1918 at three P. M. The lodges will meet at Price's Hall, two P. M. The Households of Ruth will meet in the basement of the church. Rev. J. H. Fauntleroy, chairman; Oscar N. Brown, secretary. PRESIDENT WILSON SPARRES THE LIVES OF FOUR SOLDIERS. Disapproves Sentence of Americans Ordered to Re Shot in France For Sleeping at Sentry Posts. Washington, May 4.—President Wilson disapproved today the sentences of four American soldiers in France, ordered to be shot. Sentences of Privates Alon Ledoyen and Stanley G. Fishback were commuted to three year's confinement. Privates Forrest D. Sebastian and Jess Cook were granted full pardon. Sebastian and Cook who were pardoned, were convicted of sleeping at sentry posts. Ledoyen and Fishback were sentenced for disobeying orders. They will serve their three year terms at Leavenworth. President Wilson's action was taken on the recommendation of Secretary Baker, who made a personal investigation of the case. In granting full pardon to Sobas tian and Cook, the President said he did so in view of their extreme youth and the fact that their offense was wholly free from conscious disregard of duty. Both are ordered back to their companies. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank the visitors, friends and fraternal organizations for their kindness and favors during the illness and death of my husband. Foster L. Lucas and their floral tributes and respect. Sincerely yours, MARY W. LUCAS. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE TO TRAN SOLDIERS IN TRADES. Tuskegee, Alabama, April 27th.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal announced today that Tuskegee Institute has been selected by the War De partment; as a training school for Negro technicians. About 400 colored men, including officers, will be selected from the various training camps and sent to Tuskegee on May 15a, and for two months these men will do most in intensive work in such trades as Auto mechanics, carpentry, blacksmithing, etc. This group will be followed by another group until, during the six months following, ap proximately 1200 men will have been trained. A TUSKEGEE GRADUATE* BUYS $20,000 IN LIBERTY BONDS. Tuskegee, Alabama, April 27th.—William V. Chamillis, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, class of 1590, and now a successful farmer in this county has purchased $20,000 worth of the Third Liberty Loan. A MOST PROMISING MOVEMENT FOR RICHMOND. For years the Associated Charities of Richmond has been unable to render the needed help to colored people. There is no prospect of more help from that source. But many white and colored people feel that the present neglect of the colored people is inexusable. They have formed an organization known as the Community House for Colored People. Judge Ricks is President of the Board, Dr. W. H. Hughes, Secretary, Dr. G. R. Hovey, Chairman of the Executive Committee. Many leading colored people are taking interest in it. The white people will give at the very least, dollar for dollar, for what the colored people will raise to start the work. A budget of $2,000 is planned for the first year for charity and welfare work. We must seize this opportunity to start a work which will have the confidence and support of both white and colored people. If we can rasie $1,000 this month, the white people will give us the same at least. A committee consisting of Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Maggie L. Wälder, Rev. Randolph Peyton, D. D., Mrs. Ora Stokes, Rev. M. E. Davis, Mr. Alphonso Norrell and Dr. G. R. Hovey is presenting the matter to churches, clubs and individuals. It is one of the best things for the people proposed in recent years and should meet a generous response from all. Card of Thanks. Mrs. Pattie A. Fauntleroy and family desire through this medium to thank the many friends for kindnesses shown during the recent illness and subsequent death of her husband, James H. Fauntleroy. May divine blessings abide with all. On Wednesday night, May 1, Mr. R. H. Faunteroy entertained his immediate family at lunchon in his home, 703 W. Leigh street, the occasion being the twentieth anniversary of his conversion. MARKERS WANTED—For a shop with a good white trade. The best shop in the town. Fine wages paid the right parties. Write for particulars. Splendid opportunity for the right persons. Two good men wanted at once. JOHN A. SINGER. Parkersburg, W. Va. Mrs. Bertha Smith Tinsley, accompanied by her daughter, Blossom, left the city last Saturday for Boston. Mass., where she will join her husband, Mr. Fred Tinsley, formerly of Richmond. PRICE, FIVE CENTS A LINE O' CREEK ONE DAY O' THE WEEK. Slogan: Negroes Be Men NoW. (By Rev. E. D. Coffee, Richmond, Va. Before our Country went to war, Standards for Negroes were not par! Most everywhere they ordered, then, That Negroes should be less than Men! "Friends" ordered us to "crige" and cow— To be afraid, to "grin" and bow! But on that draftees Fortune Day. Our Country call us to obey! "Negroes," said she, "we want Men now! Tis time when we must teach you how— Teach you to brave a tyrant's Foo Death-arrows winged from twang- ing bows! To be Men fighting Hell-freed Huns, Until the Victory, brown ones! In such short time, alas, how strange, To make such metamorphic change! The "over there" white Devil Foe, Must he resent blow for blow! The "over here" Jim Crow white "friends," Must now be forced to make amends! They must act: Men who go away! Shall we who stay act less than they? No greater honor could be paid Than that we, too, be unafraid! That all the Race rise up like Men— As soldiers—so the citizen! Why should they brunt the lead-barb ed flames, For assail kin who bear their names? Mr. Johnson Here. Mr. James L. Johnson, formerly wine-boy and mea' attendant on the U. S. S. Brooklyn, Commodore Schloy's flagship, during the memorable battle of Santiago, and a rosi- A. E. MR. JAMES L. JOHNSON dent of Atlantic City, N. J. during the past five years, is in the city. He is a member of the Atlantic County Republican League and the Second Ward Republican Club and one of the promoters of the Walter E. Edge Marching Club. Mrs. Dolly Nibbs and her son, Mr. Harry Nibbs will leave the city Sunday, May 12, 1918 for Philadelphia, Pa. to visit her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hucles. Sergeant Hezekiah Jones, of the 367th infantry, now stationed at Camp Union, N. Y., passed through the city last Wednesday enroute to his house in Powhatan county, Va., where he will spend eight days. Pay, J. 57 L. Dunham, M. D. is known as the "Light House" Doctor. He is located at Cowpens, S. C. and sets medicinal remedies for the cure of the troubles of the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys and digestive organs. Come to the "Second Bastist Church Monday May 13th at 8 o'clock to see the "Old Folk's Concert" just aunt Juliana with her old fashion hoop shirt will make you laugh yourself out of any spell of indigestion. For the benefit of Missions. Come and help to spread the gospel. Rev. F. L. Hall, of Drakes Branch, Va. passed through the city this week enroute to the Virginia Baptist State Convention, which convened at Newport News, Va. Mr. A. W. Holmes, President and Founder of the National Ideal Benefit Society has just returned home from a very successful trip to Washington. D. C. and Philadelphia, Pa., where he spent several days in the interest of the Order and added many members to the fold. One column advanced from Tiko count upon in the absence of means of communication. After some host TWO THE PLANET THE COLORED PEOPLE'S PART IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR (Continued From First Page.) town was bombarded and all stores were destroyed by gunfire. GERMAN SHIPS SOUGHT REFUGE On the 9th of September the little fleet reached the Duala estuary and anchored off its mouth. All the German shipping at the outbreak of the war had sought refuge in the estuary which had been mined for about 12 miles below Duala. Several small steamers had also been sunk in the fairway and a barrier drawn across the channel. The Dwarf at once set to work to remove this barrier, and on the 11th, came under fire from the shore batteries, but succeeded in destroying over 36 mines in spite of numerous attempts to sink her by means of homemade "torpedoes"—internal machines—carried by petrol driven launches. The most nearly successful attempt was made by a man in a rowing boat who was afterwards captured and proved to be a member of a German Mission. He stated that he was "a soldier first and a missionary second." The cruiser Challenger (5,880 tons) carrying 11.6 inch guns forced a passage through the obstructions and on the 25th of September reached a position 7,000 yards from Duala. REFUSED TO SURRENDER A summons to surrender the Colony having been refused by the Commandant, the town was bombarded on the 28th, while a demonstration was made by a force by way of one of the neighboring creeks behind Duala. The Governor had already retired up the railway and Colonel Zimmermann followed him as soon as the bombardment began. The next morning Lieutenant Nothnagel, the commandant, surrendered in accordance with his instructions. The surrender included the town of Bonaberi on the opposite side of the estuary, all the supplies and field guns in store, and 400 Europeans, making an important diminution of the enemy forces. The most valuable prize was the shipping which included nine liners, eight of them belonging to the Woermann line, among them being some of the finest boats engaged in the West African service, with a total tonnage of 30,915 tons. These were later on sold as prizes. Many smaller boats were captured, including the Governor's yacht. A safe and convenient base of operations having been thus secured, General Dobell proceeded to clear the vicinity of the enemy by advancing along the two lines of railway, one running eastward from Dunla and the other northward from Bonaberi. An allied force was sent along the eastern line and advanced to Japoma on the Dibamba creek, a distance of about 10 miles, by the first week in October. The bridge at Japoma, 900 yards in length, had been broken in two places, but the Senegalese Tirilleurs forced the passage by a fine charge under galling rifle and machine gun fire. AN UNSUCCQSSFUL ATTACK The General now considered it advisable to clear the country to the northeast of Duala. A mixed naval and military force, supported by armed craft was sent against Jabassi which was unsuccessfully attacked on the 8th of October. The force was reorganized and the attack was repeated on the 14th with complete success. A force was pushed out to Njantam and the country round Jabassi completely cleared of the enemy. Having thus cleared his left flank General Dobell decided to continue his advance along the eastern line of railway to Edaa, 20 miles from Japoma. This movement was carried out by three columns, one moving along the line, a second starting from Dohane on the Nyong River, about 20 miles south of Edaa. The third proceeded up the Sananga River on which Edaa stands. In spite of sharp fighting, especially along the railway, and the difficulties of navigating the Sananga River, which is obstructed by many sandbanks, the combined movement was completely successful. The three columns converged on Edaa which was occupied on the 26th of October. CLEARED THE COUNTRY General Dobell now turned his attention to clearing the enemy out of the country between Duala and the Nigerian frontier. A force was despatched under Lieutenant Colonel Haywood, R. A., the only Englishman who had crossed the desert of Sahara in recent years, at the beginning of October to clear the northern line of railway, on which the enemy had an armored train. By the 15th this force had made such progress, in spite of stiff opposition, that another force was sent to clear the country along the coast. Th's force consisted of two columns, one under Colonel E. H. Gorges, D. S. O., who had done considerable fighting in East Africa, and the other under Lieutenant Colonel Rose of the Gold Coast Regiment, supported by a naval force and a detachment of Royal Marine Light Infantry which threatened Victoria. at the mouth of the Mungo River, and the other from Susa on the Mpundu. The country was mountainous and difficult for military operations but Buea, Soppo and Victoria were occupied and the surrounding country cleared of the enemy by the 15th of November. At Buea sixty white men and twenty white women and children were captured. MET STRONG OPPOSITION In order to drive the enemy from the northern line of railway and to relieve the pressure on the Nigerian posts on the Cross River, a force was concentrated at Mujuka, on the railway line 25 miles north of Bonabari, on the 30th of November, and placed under the command of Colonel Gorges. This force encountered strong opposition but fought its way along the 40 miles of railway to railhead at Nkongsamba which surrendered on the 10th of December. At this place two aeroplanes, the first to be seen in West Africa, were captured, but as there were no trained flying officers with the forces they were packed up and sent to Europe. Dehang, 35 miles north of railhead was occupied on the 3rd of January, 1915 and the fort destroyed. As the General did not feel himself strong enough to maintain a post so far from railhead, and in a difficult and mountainous country, he reluctantly decided to withdraw his troops to Nkongsamba, satisfying himself with maintaining his hold on the district by an outpost at Bare, about 10 miles further north. These operations enabled the Cross River column under Lieutenant Colonel Mayer, which had been reinforced after the loss of Nsnanakang, to again advance into the Cameroons for some distance but it retired to Ossiding, which was occupied on the 8th of January. By this time the presence of the French and Belgian forces in the sout and south-east began to be felt by the enemy, but those forces were still 400 miles from the scene of Gen-Dobell's operations, which had resulted in the clearing of the whole of the Northern railway and the country between it and the Nigerian border, the capture of Duath, Victoria, Buea and all the German posts along the coast and of approximately 1,000 male Europeans, one third of the Germans in the Colony at the outbreak of the war. The necessity of maintaining comparatively strong garrisons in the captured positions, and of providing posts along the lines of communication had so depleted his forces that General Dobell was unable to pursue a very active policy until reinforced. Co-ordinated movements of the scattered forces were almost impossible owing to the inability to establish any reliable means of communication over so vast an area. GERMANS MAKE TWO ATTACKS. On the 5th of January the German commander delivered two simultaneous attacks on the eastern railway. The first was directed against Kopon go, about 10 miles from Edea, and was easily repelled, General Dobell having received warning of the impending attack in time to strengthen the post. The enemy, however, succeeded in cutting the railway and telegraph lines and stopping communication with Edea. A more serious attack was made on Edea, which was held by French troops. The position was not very favourable to the defense the buildings being much scattered and the forest coming close to the post, but the French engineers had prepared the ground so skilfully and the marks manship of the Squegadese Tiralleurs was so good that the attack was repelled with the loss to the attackers of 23 Europeans and 190 Native soldiers. The French lost 1 sergeant and 2 Tiralleurs killed and 11 Tiralleurs wounded. A machine gun a number of rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and equipment were captured. The lesson was so severe that the Germans never again attempted the attack of a fortified position on a similar scale. ACTIVE MEASURES TAKEN After a consultation with Brigadier General Calquifle, who had been sent down by the Governor General of Nigeria, it was decided to take more active measures in the north of the Cameroons. Major W. D. Wright, V. C. was detached from General Dobella staff for service with the Nigerian forces in the 19th and Captain Fuller of the cruiser "Culair (claud)" lent one of his ships guns, which was sent up to Yola via the Niger and Beige rivers for use against the forts at Gaua. At the beginning of February activity was resumed on the northern line of railway. Lt. Colonel Cockburn with a buttation of Nigerian Regiment attacked and captured a post at Mbure ku on the 3rd but was obliged to advance to the position of Harmann's farm before he could follow up his success. Here the Sierra Leone Regiment was heavily engaged by the enemy who retired on finding that the position at Bare had been strengthened. During the remainder of the month there was a series of small gun counters which culminated in a see and attack on S oebel's and Harmann's farms on the 4th of March. Although the attack was not successful the enemy must have been severely mauled as he evacuated his positions and retired towards the north. REINFORCEMENTS SENT. During the month reinforcements reached General Dobell from the British and French Colonies. On the 12th of March, M. Fourneau, Lieutenant Gouverneur du Moyen-Congo arrived at Daula to invite the British general's co-operation in a movement in combination with the French forces under General Aymerich in the south and south-east of the Cameroons against Yaounde which had become the seat of the German local administration. While fully realizing the political and strategical importance of a successful attack on Yaounde, General Dobell was disinclined to embark on such extensive operating so late in the season. The rains were already beginning and the General did not consider that the forces at his disposal were sufficient to ensure success unless he could rely on effective support from General Aymerich on approaching Yaounde, which it was unsafe to count upon in the absence of means of communication. After some days THE RICHMOND PLANET, AICHMOND, VIRGINIA tation he consented to co-operate. On the 7th of April a force commanded by Lieut-Colonel Haywood was sent up the railway to set with the French troops at Edae under Colonel Mayer, while another force was posted at Sakbajnehe to prevent the enemy crossing the Sanaga river and taking the advancing columns in the rear. The passage of the Kelo River and the position at Ngwe were obstly disputed by the enemy, who was evidently withdrawing troops from other parts of the Colony to defend his temporary capital. The passage was forced after considerable losses and the further advance was postponed (tl) the 1st of May. BLOCKADE DECLARED In order to make the enemy believe that fresh forces were about to be launched against him from the south west, a blockade of the coast was declared at midnight of the 23rd-24th April, and constant activity was maintained by the Navy. Campo was occupied by a naval detachment and a boat patrol was maintained on the Campo River. On the 1st of May the French and British columns on the western railway resumed their advance eastwards Colonel Haywood's force driving in the hostile outposts at Ndupe and capturing a formidable position at Wum Biagas on the 4th of May. The struggle was a severe one, and called from the General a warm tribute to the bravery and steadiness displayed by the Native troops. The British column was now joined by the French column, under Col. Mayer, which had been stationed at Edea and was strengthened by a naval 12 pounder gun. RAINS AND SICKNESS On the 11th of May General Dohell received information that no definite date could be given when he might expect the effective cooperation of General Aymerich. As it was evident that the rains and the consequent sickness among the officers must seriously interfere with the advance on Yaunde if it were further delayed if structures were sent to Colonel Mayer to push on vigorously from Wum Biagas which he felt on the 25th of May. The troops were now operating in the forest country where it was necesary to cut roads through the dense undergrowth and the men were siring out in single file along the narrow paths surrounded by jungle which afforded hiding places from which the enemy who was completely in visite, could deliver sudden and unsecured attacks. Only three motor vehicles being available, supplies were dependent on human carriage and the carriers being armed and hampered with their loads were extremely liable to panic when suddenly attacked. At every turn of the winding paths machine gun fire was poured into the advancing men and it was only through the admirable steadiness and indomitable courage of the troops that I was possible to make good an advantage of 5 miles in the first two days of marching. Two more days were required to force a post at Njek, the enemy having been strongly reinforced. M. RE TROOPS SENT. In reply to an appeal from Colonel Mayer more troops were sent to his assistance and more carriers were applied for from the West African Colonies. It was not till the 4th of June that Colonel Mayer captured a position, at Matim, and after 12 days of constant fighting the column had advanced only 12 miles. Colonel Mayer now informed the General that owing to the nature of the country and the obstinate resistance of the enemy further advance was impossible. On the 7th of June the French Governor General wired that no further news had been received from General Aymerich. General Dobell therefore instructed Colonel Mayer to retinue, which he did his rearguards being constantly attacked but never broken and inflicting severe losses on their pursuers. The last reserves at Duala were sent forward to relieve the harassed force and after marching 60 miles in two days reached Col. Mayer's column during a heavy attack on the rearguard. The enemy continued his activity till the British and French forces were once more firmly established at Ngwe and the Kele River. During the e operations the casualties amounted to 25 per cent of the force under Colonel Mayer while success was rendered hopeless by the failure of the expected co-operation by General Aymerich while the forces on the Nortern Railway were not in a position to effect any diversion or the enemy forces in that direction. LOMIE CAPTURED It was not till three weeks after Colonel Mayer's enforced retreat that the column under Colonel Hutin saced succeede in capturing Lomie and another month clapped before Colonel Morrison captured Dune. Both these columns had been hampered by the difficulties of an advance through swampy country covered with forest like that which had baffled Colonel Mayer. They had had many encounters with the enemy. Col. 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NINETEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Begins June 21, 1918 and Continues Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Pleasant Surroundings Registration Fee for New Students, $2 Registration Fee for Old Students, $1 Persons preparing to lodge on the campus are advised to secure lodging in advance by sealing, at once, their Registration Fee. For terms, courses of study, and other information, address --- S. C. Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WARDROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA CON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sound Door Burglar Proof Acknowledged Before Logs Accounts Solicited ES FOR RENT. APPLY SAVINGS BANK THIRD AND CLAY STS. Jr., President Contractor & Builder Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2163 Taking of Contracts for Building re. Job Work A specialty. T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST DOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL RANDOLPH 2703. D. VIRGINIA was going to kill a man and that the deed had been done—the man must be dead!. Just then the man who had just passed on his way to do the killing, came flying back in the opposite direction, and behind him was the 'dead' man pumping lead at him from what looked like a machine gun, Pandemonium reigned supreme, as the shots were ringing on the air. Everybody ran for shelter and the two men proceeded calmly to shoot in the general direction of each other and they missed as often as they fired. After the excitement the good brother said: 'My that feller told a big lie, HE DIDN'T EVEN SCORCH THE MAN HE WENT TO KILL!' SAMSUNG The U. S. Collier Cyclops has not been heard of since March 4. Wireless stations have received no responses to their signalling and it is feared that the boat has been lost. The Cyclops has a crew of 293 officers and men. There is considerable mystery attached to the disappearance of this vessel. THE FIELD A bridge constructed across swampy ground for the organization of ammunition in the Meuse sector. The adway is well camouflaged from the eyes of the enemy filers. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The rally for the coal began Friday night and it is very encouraging with many from whent to hear. This means that the Y. M. C. A. will have coal for the general good of the community. We thank you. The class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was very large last Saturday. Keep this up until we close. Everybody was active in the work of the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday. The inmates of the city home 10 A. M. made the committee welcome and the interest was high. 10 A. M. the committee did some very excellent work in the city jail. The women in the penitentiary 10 A. M. were happy over the very warm meeting which was held for them. An overflow meeting at the Fifth Si. Baptist Church 3:30 P. M. for women and men to hear Governor Westmoreland Davis. Hundreds were turned away. The choir opened with All Hall The Power of Jesus Name. Scripture Lesson by Dr. T. J. King, Prayer by Dr. P. F. Morris of Lynchburg, Va', A special selection by the choir and the offering taken which was very encouraging. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., introduced the speaker in his masterly way which was greatly applauded. The Governor spoke from his soul and said that which will bring forth an hour that will make the world rejoice. Pres. John S. Powell introduced Madame Maggid L. Walker who responded to the Governor with the best speech of her life and everybody was with her. Bene diction Dr. P. F. Morris. This meeting was strictly a heart to heart meeting. 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. the boys crowded and the Bible study was of great interest. Every boy was active.. Committeemen George W. Howell is getting a grip on the boys. Come on today 5 P. M. and hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes at the Y. M. C. A. Building. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. 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Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, with a record class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 Be truthful, colored folks and God fearing and all will be well with you Pray to God all day Sunday and pray to Him as much as you can every other day in the week. Speak up for the Allies colored folks. We have everything to gain and but little to lose. Gov. Westmoreland Davis certainly succeeded in getting the confidence of the colored people at the Fifth St. Baptist Church last Sunday. Don't argue with colored folks, who want to go North, let them go. Don't argue with colored folks, who want to stay South, let them stay. We get tired sometimes, but then we know that there is rest beyond the grave. As a matter of fact, most of us want rest on this side of the grave. Colored folks who permit their children indulgences and who allow them to roam the streets at night are piling up trouble for the future in truck loads. Colored folks, be polite to white people and to colored ones. Be polite to them even though they may not be polite to you. You will find that your conduct will make friends for you on both sides of the line. The officials of the State are taking up so much time hunting down whiskey blockade runners that the thieves and robbers pass by without notice. Both should have their proper proportion of attention. The war situation is critical for the Allies. It is reported that this country must send four million five hundred thousand more men over to the other side than are said to be there now. When this is done, we shall win the war. Some people seem to think that hard work shortens life, when as a matter of fact it prolongs it. Be careful though that you get the necessary hours of rest at night. Rest in the day time is usually injurious for that is the time that you should be at work. They are telling the colored people to Hooverize, when as a matter of fact it should be the white folks doing this same thing. Colored folks have been Hooverizing for so many years that many of them are in the grave yard $ \bar{a}_{s} $ a result of the practice. They could not earn enough money to get enough to eat. Don't tell us about wheat-less days. When we were boys, we had so many wheat less days and so many corn bread days that we decided to cut out the corn bread diet for the remainder of our natural lives. YOUNG WHITE GIRL SHOOTS HOUSEKEEPER. Mrs. Nellie Alexander, White House keeper is Instantly Killed. Charged with shooting and instantly killing Mrs. Nellie Alexander thry-five years old, who for some time has been employed as her father's housekeeper, Luella Foley, fifteen years old, of 633 Church street, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Flournoy, of the Second Police Station, and committed to the Juvenile Detent on Home awaiting the verdict of the coroner's inquest, which will be held today. There were no witnesses of the shooting, which occurred Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Nellie Alexander or Mrs. Mark Alexander, as she had been known, had for two years been housekeeper for Tom Foley, father of the young girl who is accused of the shooting. According to the statement of Launella Foley, given in a rather inebriate and frightened manner, bad blood has existed for some time between her and the dead woman. In a shy and wistful manner she said that Mrs. Alexander had been angry with her father and was trying to take the spite out on her. Her father is employed by the Richmond Forgus Corporation. Mrs. Alexander had been living at the home of the Foley's for two years and two of her children live there. From the explanation of Launella Foley the murder was in self-defense. She said that Monday morning Mrs. Alexander refused to give her breakfast and she went over to her aunt's house. When she returned Mrs. Alexander began to abuse her for leaving without helping her in the housework. A violent quarrel ensued and Mrs. Alexander ran for the pistol. According to Luella Foley she got the pistol first and fired three times at Mrs. Alexander, all of the shots striking her in the chest. One of the shots probably passed through the heart and death was instantaneous. Mrs. Alexander was known to the Richmond police through a violent domestic scene which occurred between her and her husband last year, when it was necessary to sound the riot call to put an end to the disturbance and carry Mrs. Alexander to the police station. Mark Alexander, her husband, was an Englishman, a veteran in the battle of the Marne, in which fight he lost both of his arms. He was well known in this city, and in the Police Court both of the participants were fined $50 by Justice Crutchfield, who said that he would remit the fine if they left the city. Mark Alexander left the city and is now doing Red Cross work in Cincinnati, Ohio.—Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 7. FULTON NOTES: The Sunday School of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church rendered a very interesting program. Mr. Frank Jeter ex-Superintendent and Rev. William Harris, pastor, gave some very helpful remarks. The school raised for the Union, $2.75. The T. E. L. Bible Class requests the members to be present in the Class, Sunday, May 12. Business of importance. Our pastor is out again but he did not preach. He spoke on the great movement which ought to be made by sacrificing our pleasure trips and taking the money and buying or renting a piece of land and raise something to eat for this Winter. In his discussion the Spirit of God was truly with him and many of the people present. 3:30 P. M. was communion, which was grand as usual. Rev. Black, of the Virginia Union University will preach at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church next Sunday for Rev. N. B. Brown, at 11:30 A. M. The Reverend is an excellent preacher. Come and hear him. Sir E. Henderson is very sick at 800 Nicholson street. Mr. Sylvester Dunston is also sick at 903 Denny street. Mrs. Martha Edwards, of 800 State street received a very nice letter from her son, Cook Percy Edward, somewhere in France. He is in good spirits and asks our best wishes and prayers. Letters from Whiting, Farrar, Foster, Edwards and others at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio were very encouraging. These boys are making good. May God's richest blessings be with them. DANVILLE NEWS. Danville, Va., May 7.—The churches report good services last Sunday. The Lord has His own way of doing things. The musical and literary concert hold at the Lynn St. A, M. E. Church Sunday afternoon was quite a success. The new pastor, Rev. J. A. Valentine has begun work already. Danville is proud to welcome this young divine to its service. We hope for him nothing but success. Miss Mayne Dickens deserves much credit. Rev. L. R. Jones, a former student of Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., now of Albany, N. Y. was set apart to the gospel ministry Monday, the sixth, at the First Baptist Church. He is seeking an appointment as chaplain in the United States Army. We bid him Godspeed. Mrs. N. G. Russell, of Cleveland street, underwent an operation at General Hospital Wednesday. She is doing fine. Mr. Frank Jordan, who has been sick for some time is now walking in the beautiful sunlight. His many friends are delighted to see him out. Mr. George Rison, Danville's greatest caterer, who has been confined to his home for some time, was seen at his restaurant Monday. He was able to handle the wing of a fowl. Mr. Rison, we are glad to see you. Miss Clara Flood has closed a very successful school term at Amelia, Va. She is now at home on Holbrook St. Get your ticket now for the Douglass Recital next Wednesday at the Westmoreland High School. They are going. Barbor Wanted. A good barber, can make from $18 to $22.00 a week will give good guar- uance and furnish ticket. Address, James Hutton. 139 S. Queen St., Mart insburg, W. Va. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Patriotism and Loyalty of the Negro Praised in Great Patriotic Meeting—Prominent Speakers of Both Races Tell Part Negro is Playing in the Great War—Hon, John C. Dancy and Lieutenant O. E. M. Krauo, of 307th Infantry, Stfrs Audience in Describing Negro's Valor—Governor Whitman Sends Message. (By Cleveland G. Allen) NEW YORK, N. Y., April 29.—The part the Negro is playing for America in the great world war of today, was vividly described at a large patriotic mass meeting held in this city, at the Salem M. E. Church last Sunday, and never before in the history of the colored people of this city, has such enthusiasm been shown, as what was manifested by the large audience present. The meeting was one of a series of patriotic mass meetings, that are being arranged by Cleveland G. Allen who presided, and as the result, the coated people of this great city are becoming educated relative to the part they are playing in this war, and to the extent to which they have gone into it. To give the meeting the patriotic atmosphere, and a picturesque background, a delegation of Negro soldiers from Camp Upton were present as special guest of the meeting, and their presence did much to inspire the large number of young men present. In opening the meeting the chairman told of the part that the colored people of the nation are playing in the great struggle, and that at no time was their loyalty The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with a blurry background. more pronounced than at the present time. He said that during the past year 2,900 persons have been convicted, charged with treasonable utterances, and that out of that number not a single Negro is listed. He said that 23 persons had threatened the life of the President during the year, but among them not a Negro counted, and that patriotism of that character was bound to bring about uniform respect for the Negro in this country. The audience then arose and sang America, which was followed by the reading of the letters of regrets by R. S. Deacon. Among the strong messages praising the patriotism of the Negro was the one that came from Governor C. S. Whitman, of this state. Mrs. Sofia Loebinger, the president of the Base Hospital Auxilion of the Naval Training Camp and known social and civic worker that this was the Negro's opportunity and that he should see to it that has a fair share in the government. The last speaker was the I John C. Dancy, ex-recorder of deed and one of the foremost orators the race. Mr. Dancy told of his was pressed with the thousands of young colored soldiers at that canton who were ready to do their duty the country. He said that they were among the finest specimens of r hood and could not but help imp from Governor C. S. Whitman, of this state. In his characteristic manner Governor Whitman in his letter wrote as follows: "I wish, however, to avail myself of this opportunity to extend my greetings to this gathering and to ask you to convey to the colored citizens of this State my warm appreciation of the patriotic spirit and loyal devotion which they have shown in this trying hour. The Governor and the citizens of New York have reason to be proud of the splendid regiments which have gone forth from their homes prepared to do their full share in the sacred cause to which our country is committed. We shall follow with pride the record of their achievements and our heart felt prayers will be with them in the great mission which they have to perform." The first speaker was Miss M. R. Suydam, a young woman who spent two years doing Red Cross Work in France and who spoke in the interest of The American Red Cross Society. She said that the Red Cross Society was absolutely fair in their treatment of all troops and that the Negro troopers are receiving the same treatment that is being given other soldiers. She praised the Valor of the Negro troops who are fighting with the Allies and said that the record of the Negro was one of bravery and heroism. Dr. O. S. Soule spoke for the Mayor's Committee of National Defense. He said that the part the Negro is playing in the present war was simply a test of his already well known loyalty and patriotism. He declared that the colored people would be bound to share in the great democracy after the war and that the heroism of the Negro soldier in the past would be substantiated in the present war. Corporal Lester Miller of the 367th Infantry played a solo on a one string instrument, which has attracted wide attention at Camp Upton and other places where he has appeared. Chief Yeoman Tannebaum told of the part the young colored men are playing in the Navy, and said that at the present time there were about 2,000 young Negroes in the Navy who would give an account of themselves when the opportunity came. The next speaker was one of the young Negro officers in The National Army, Lieutenant O. E. McKane, of --- $ 100 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE cost to you under our easy conditions No extra charge for fancy, swell styles, no extra charge for extra big, extreme panties, no extra charge for belt loops, no extra charge for anything, all FREE. You take an animal pants, get our samples and new offer. Agents of other tailoring houses will open your eyes. We ask every man to answer this, every boy in long pants, every man, everywhere. No matter what you wear, we will send you a letter or postal and say "Send Me Your New Offer" the big, new dress that costs nothing. Costs nothing and no extra charges. Write today, this minute. Address KNICKERBOCKER TAILORING CO. hp. 716 Odessa, III the 367th Infantry. Lieutenant McKane who is one of the most intelligent of the young Negro army officers, and graduate of Boston University brought the large audience to feel more than once in one of the most thrilling addresses ever heard in this country. He said the Negro must go into this war for a personal reason, and that he must be allowed a share in the fight for democracy. He made a plea for fairplay, and said that in every agency Negroes ought to be found represented. He said that there ought to be colored women Red Cross nurses, and that he hoped this matter would be brought to the attention of the Red Cross Society. He described the valor of the Negro soldiers in all of the wars in which he has fought, and said that if the Negro did not fight and remain loyal to the nation now, it would undo all of the bravery of the Negro of the past. Loutenant McKane said that there must be 50,000 Nogroes in this war before it is over, which would give the race a finer and better representation. He has spoken at some of the most notable gatherings in this city and is the type of young Negro officer that is reflecting the highest the highest ered't upon the race. Mrs. Sofia Loebinger, the president of the Base Hospital Auxiliary of the Naval Training Camp and well known social and civic worker said that this was the Negro's opportunity and that he should see to it that he has a fair share in the government. The last speaker was the Honi John C. Dancy, ex-recorder of deeds and one of the foremost orators on the race. Mr. Dancy told of his visit to Camp Meade, where he was impressed with the thousands of young colored soldiers at that cantonment, who were ready to do their duty for the country. He said that they were among the finest specimens of manhood and could not but help impress those who saw them. In his characteristic manner he told of the past record of the Negro soldiers and said that the spirit of the Negro was shown in one of the Negro soldiers of the Civil war who told his captain that he would take the flag to a dangerous spot, and bring it back, or report to God the reason why. He told the soldiers present that their mothers and wives were expecting them to do their duty and to bring back the flag unaulled, as he knew they would. The meeting was declared to be one of the most inspiring held in this city and was warmly praised by Rev. F. A. Cullen, the pastor. The meeting was under the auspices of the lyceum of which George W. Allen is president. At the close of the meeting a committee of ladies of the church served supper to the soldiers. Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent is arranging the meetings and will announce the third of the series soon. Attention! Virgin-Beauty Inn with all modern improvements, affords a very pleasant HOME for Women and Girls. It is ideal for working women who like to feel independent by having, at small cost, a decent place to which to go for rest and recreation, in a Christian atmosphere. There are so few places of the kind for the women and girls of our Race who come into these Northern communities. Wages are good throughout this section. We can secure employment for you. It's a fine chance to get away from the noise and temptations of the big cities. It is situated near the center of a beautiful city of 40-, 60- inhabitants, handy to the railway station and the trolley lines. 50 minutes by rail from New York City. For further information address the proprietor, J. SIMON SCOTT, 75 Richmond Hill avenue, Stamford, Connecticut. WANTED—Expert Inotype operator. Apply Planet Office, 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va., 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 Beats, 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 Street, 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—13th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. J. W. THOMPSON, Grand Secretary and Manager, N. W. Cor. 6th and Duval Sts., Richmond, Va.—Phone Mad. 6956 TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK OF TEMPERATURE REMOFORM in such a manner that all may receive and enjoy its healing influences. To secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed families of those who pledge themselves to abstain from all intoxicating drinks. To elevate the living, to comfort the Widows and Fatherless in the hour of their afflictions, and bury the dead of our Order, and generally in love to spread the principles of true Charity in the hearts of members, thereby creating fountains of Purity and Truth from which shall flow perennial streams of comfort to the afflicted, and blessing to all. OURS IS A SECRET ORDER. But so far from being objectionable, we claim it a moratorium. In whatever light opponents may choose to record our enterprise, we at least entertain no FLORENCE LETTER (E. B. Webster.) FLORENCE, S. C., May 11.—Miss Aletha Mayes, of Maysville, S. £, and Mr. R. J. Leak, of Dillon, S. C. were married on Tuesday P. M. at 5:30, at the home of the bride, Rev. J. P. Crawford officiated. Miss May is a graduate of Mayville Institute, class 1912 and a member of the Presbyterian Church at that place. Mr. Leak is a first class workman and contractor at Dillon, and was formerly of Danville, Va. The bridal party boarded an east bound train at 6:40 for a bridal tour to Richmond via Dillon and thence to Danville, Va. They passed our city at 7:40. Mrs. Leak met Mr. Leak while he was building an addition to the Maysville Institute, in 1917. The agent of The Planet, with friends and relatives wish them an abundant success, peace, happiness and long life. Mrs. Marie L. Harris passed here earnote to New York, having spent the Winter at M. Dora, Fla. Mass Lucie Martin after spending the Christmas season in Ohio. O. has returned to Philadelphia. Mr. S. B, Gadsdon, of Jacksonville, Fla, passed through Florence enroute to Varnsville, S. C. Mr. Gadsdon is an electrical engineer of seven years experience and doing well. Mrs. Clara Sweet, wife of Mr. M. Sweet was funeralized at Trinity Baptist Church, on Wednesday P. M. at five o'clock. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Darlington county, but for the circumstances of the family, the funeral and burial took place in the city. I have known her from a box and looked upon her as a Christian woman. Rev. E. Ham, her pastor, preached the funeral using as a text, Revelations 14:13. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they rest from their labor and their good works do follow them. The husband, Mr. M. S, Sweet, the clerk of Pleasant Grove, Baptist Church and one daughter are left to mourn her death. Revs. C. T. Taylor and C. R. Brown assisted in the services. Dr. E. R. Roberts, state missionary for South Carolina has returned from a trip to Atlanta, Ga. in attendance at the Missionary Conference. He also visited Tuskegee Institute and Birmingham, Alabama, and preached Sunday, April 28, for Rev. P. H. Calaham, formerly of Darlington, S. C. Mr. T. C. Culbrat, of South Hill has returned home. Mr. Samuel Wallace, deacon of Trinity Baptist Church was royally entertained at the home of Deacon Miller on Commander street, on Sunday, April 28, after which they enjoyed a ride as far as Hartsville in the car of Deacon S. P. Simmons. Mr. William D. Jackson, of the U. S. Hospital, No. 15, at New Haven Connecticut, with the body of Mr. J. Perry passed here enroute to Charles ton, S. C. Mr. Frank Scott has gone from Savannah, Ga. to Camp Upton, N. Y. His son is a lieutenant of the 367th Infantry and sent him a $50 check to come to see him. Mr. Handy Grant has purchased a $50 United States Liberty Bond. Miss Jannie Dickson, of South Hill passed through here returning from a visit to Weston, Columbia and the S. C. Medical Association at Orangeburg, S. C. Miss Jannie is principal of the Colored Graded School at New Hopewell, Darlington county. Mr. Leroy Boyd spent a few days here recently with his parents, then returned to Columbia, S. C. and thence to Camp Jackson. Mr. F. G. Gregg spent Saturday here in the city. He is head of a 4-horse farm and succeeding nicely. He has two able mules and one horse two new buggies and looking for Mrs. Gregg. Mr. B. T. Alfred has returned to Dillon, S. C. from Marlboro, where he has a contract for building brick sheds. Rev. D. Robinson, of Eppingham, S. C. passed through here Monday, returning from his church at Snow Hill Baptist Church. He reported a grand meeting last Sabbath. At the health meeting at Trinity Baptist Church, on Sunday P. M., Mr R. A. Blackwell, City Sanitary Officer made a fine talk to those present, using as a text these words, How can a clean thing come out of an unclean thing. Dr. W. F. Holmes spoke along the same lines. But Dr. J. R. Levy took issues with the sanitary officer to the extent that in this text found in the book of Job 1872-1918 of Virginia, The Independ ans and What They St COUNTY COURT HOUSE AT THE ORDER IS DOING IN VIRGINIA operated since October, 1901, issuing claims, NINETY THOUSAND DOLLAR IVE DOLLARS (, 25.00) at the deat Dual Streets, worth EIGHT TH PROMPTL. Pay Weekly Sick Benefits from $1.50 , Grand Chief, 1202—13th Street, I and Manager, N. W. Cor. 6th & Duval S and used by the city health officer could not be rightly used here as some few cases, according to observation had come out of unclean things. Army officials and doctors had examined the blood of Negro soldiers and found a greater percentage of health among Negro soldiers than the whites. A splendid showing, when we compare the dirty section of the city where our colored people live, move and have the r being with that part of the cities where the whites live, with adequate drainage, splendid sidewalks, shade trees and the like. Dr. Levy's speech was greatly applauded. A grand meeting was witnessed at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday A. M. Eight people came forward to connect themselves with the church. Among those present at the morning service, a few are named: Deacens Joseph Fleghar, Samuel Wallace, Z Reed Mitchell and Trustee E. B. Webster and Miss Sarah Rhone, all Planet readers. Work on the Joint Stock Hall, North Florence, is moving along very slow. A part of the framing is up, Soon, yea, very soon we expect to hear the hammers ringing. Our young friend, Frank Rhone thinks he knows how to cultivate corn. Yes, we certainly like the way he starts off with it — plants it. Mr. and Mrs. Sammile Wallace spent a day in the city recently shopping. She thinks Brother Sammie the best husband she has ever had, Amen. Mrs. Dr. Gallent have an operetta, at Trinity Baptist Church on Monday night, which was a success. Rev. Moses Brown, when not called away to preach the gospel is always found at his church, Trinity Baptist, on Sunday. Misses Leona Mae Webster and Sarah Rhone are planning to visit Ridge Sorne in the near future. The Stork has recently left a booming boy with Mrs. Lawrence on Wilson street and also a girl with Mrs. Rowell on Marlboro street. The two little Scrubs are in speaking distance of each other. "The court of common pleas, at its recent sitting annulled the marriage between Mr. LeRoy Allen, our fellow townmen and Miss Hattie Kennedy, formerly of this city, but now in New York. Mr. Allen is chief cook at the Central Hotel and is at all times ready and willing to assist in worthy efforts. He is a race man and always encourages any effort that has in it the promotion of his race. He reads The Richmond Planet, the leading Negro journal of the country, weekly. We are now having very fine weath er and the farmers are now quite busy. Mother's Day is to be observed at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday, May 12. Ameng those to speak are Mrs. C. E. Godbold and E. B. Webster. Miss Leona Mao Webster will sing a solo. WINCHESTER NEWS. Winchester, Va., May 6.—Misses Rosa and Sarah May Harmon and Sarah Taper spent Sunday in Martinsburg, W. Va. visited friends. Mrs. Joseph Willis and her two daughters, Misses Mary and Bertha, were in Woodstock Sunday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowens are visiting Mrs. Emma Morris, on South Market street. Messrs. Elijah Hogan, Earl Evans and Harvey Mitchell motorized to Martinsburg, W. Va. on Wednesday night to attend a ball given by the young men of that place. They spent a lovely evening. Miss Ruth Fletcher, who has been ill at her home at Opequon, has recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Allen, of Hagerstown, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kate Smith, on South Main street. Mrs. Fannie Clark, of Baltimore, Md., is visiting her mother on East Pall Mall street. Mrs. Elmer Brisco is visiting her brother, Mr. Howard Robinson, on South Main street. Mr. Richard Ashby was visiting on the Hill Sunday. The staff of waters and bellmen at Hotel Jack have all taken out Liberty Bonds. The Knitting Club was entertained by Mrs. P. W. Gibson on Thursday last at her residence on East Lane. The G. U. O. of Odd Fellows will hold their annual thanksgiving sermon on Sunday night at e ght ockch at John Mann Church. The sermon will be delivered by the able Dr. J. A. Reid. The choir will render special music for the occasion. Mr. A. G. Gaskin was elected Marshal for the occasion. miglings as to its tendency. The Constitution and By-laws of our Order are in the reach of all who wish to examine them. There are also solemn admonitions inculcated in the Lodge room that do not reach the ear of any except those who are accounted worthy of membership. OUR MOTTO IS LOVE, PURITY AND TRUTH and upon those three pillars rest the structure of our Institution. We believe our Order is conductive to the welfare of both sexes and it is the enjoined duty of all to watch over one another in sickness and in health and to demonstrate with those who wander from the paths of rectitude and sobriety. We hope you will decide to come with us in this onward march and we will do you good. COME AND SEE. VENIA. ing policies for One Hundred Dollars. S ($90,000.) The Juvenile Depart- tion of the members. Our Home Office USAND DOLLARS ($8,000) all paid to $3.00 per week. The JOINING Lynchburg, Virginia. Us., Richmond, Va.—Phone, Mad. 6250 DONORA NOTES Donora, Pa. May 7.—Sunday was baptizing and communion at First Baptist Church. Tov. J. C. Taulton filled the pulpit, both morning and noon. Rev. O. E. Gasway, of Mont. City preached at night. Rev. C. R. Goggins and son of Elizabeth were Donora callers Friday. May 3. Mr. P. Saunders, of Venetia, was a business caller here Wednesday. Mr. P. Mills, of Portsmouth, Va. is visiting his brother, Mr. H. Mills, Mr. Mills is an employee of the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Mr. C. Nealer, a prominent young man of this town is manager of the Wayside Inn Pool Room, corner 6th and McKean avenue. All men over the age of eighteen years are welcome. Mr. Westley Dated was a Fairmount, W. Va. caller Monday. April 29. He returned Saturday and reported having a fine time. Mr. H. Gardner, of Rockwell, Pa. spent the week end in Donora. All officers of General Criswell Company, No. 37, U. R. K. of P. are requested to meet Major C. P. Beal at the Elks Rest, Sunday, May 12, at three P. M. Mr. William Odfield, of Philadelphia, Pa. was called to the bedside of his father, Jerry Odfield, who is very ill at Mont. City Hospital. Mr. Odfield is 34 years old. His daughter, Mrs. H. Henry has also been on the sick list. Mr. Thomas McGhee is very the home of Mr. J. harriston, Thompson, avenue. Mr. Stephen Simus was a Monessen visitor last Sunday. Mr. Samuel Hawkins, of Marriana, Pa. passed through Donora Sunday enroute to Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Sarah Puller and Mrs. Ada Saunders were visitors in Brownsville Sunday. Mr. Westley Freeman, of California, Pa. was a Donora caller Sunday. Mr. J. H. Ward, of Youngtown, Ohio. Mr. Robert Mickey is able to be out again after a serious illness. DO YOU KNOW THEM? Please help me to locate my brother, Roderick Summerville, and his wife, Easter; also my sister Elizabeth Harris and her husband, John Harris. Write, MRS. MARY GILLIAM PREAR, 6 Alma Place, Rochester, N. Y. FREE STYLE BOOK --- HAIR --- To Colored Women We are the best manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book showing new style in hair dressing sent free. Every colored woman should have these sands our hair and toilet articles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. We make the best solid Brass STRAIGHT EXING combs, with two combs in each basket, fully guaranteed. With each comb we gift compass FREE. 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Richmond, Va. 81X HEY PLANET BOYS AND GIRLS IN THRIFT DRIVE Governor Davle, In Proclamation, Sets Apart Week Of May 6-11 For School To Aid In War Savings Campaign. Every school girl and boy during the week of May 6-11 will be expected to buy or sell thrift stamps to a value of not less than $2.00, that period having been set aside by Governor Westmoreland Davis as "SCHOOL THRIFT WEEK." This drive is expected to add considerable impetus in Virginia to the great War Savings Campaign now in progress throughout the country. In his proclamation, Governor Davis requests SuperIntendent of Public Instruction Harris Hart to communicate with all county superintendents in order that they may reach principals and teachers who will directly explain the objects of the thrift campaign to their pupils. Uncle Sam is relying to a large extent upon the youngsters to make the sale of thrift stamps and war savings stamps a great success. If all will work together, simply by sacrificing a few luxuries, the close of the campaign will see a splendid result which will go a long way toward helping the American soldiers and sailors carry Old Glory to a speedy victory for the freedom of the world and for the smashing of the Hun yoke. Governor's Proclamation. Colonel Thomas B. McAdams, director of the Virginia War Savings Committee, is confident that the children of the State are to be depended upon. Governor Davis outlines clearly in his proclamation what must be done to make "SCHOOL THRIFT WEEK" a success. His proclamation, in full, follows: WHEREAS, The Government and people of the United States of America, in defense of our national and individual freedom, are engaged in a righteous war against the brutal, inhuman forces of German autocracy that the institutions of democracy shall not be destroyed; and WHEREAS, The sons of Virginia, true to the illustrious traditions of our beloved Commonwealth, have responded to their nation's call to protect our rights and defend democracy in the present struggle for the freedom of the world; and WHEREAS, This war can only be won by the united effort and sacrifice on the part of all of us—young and old alike; now THEREFORE, I, Westmoreland Davis, Governor of Virginia, do hereby designate and proclaim the week of May 6th-11th, 1918, as "SCHOOL THRIFT WEEK", to be observed in all the schools of this Commonwealth so that our boys and girls by saving their pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters can purchase WAR SAVINGS STAMPS, and, like their brothers on the battlefields of France, set a noble example for all patriotic and loyal Americans. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, the division superintendents of schools, and the principals and teachers in all the public schools of the Commonwealth are requested to arrange for, and properly to observe "SCHOOL THRIFT WEEK" by teaching self-sacrifice and economy and by explaining why the Government should be supported through the purchase of WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. Given under my hand, under the Lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Rlehmond, this twenty-second day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, and in the one hundred and forty- second year of the Commonwealth. (Signed) WESTMORELAND DAVIS, Governor. Director McAdams has appointed the following campaign committee in charge of "School Thrift Week": W. C. Blakey, Richmond, General Chairman; A. B. Chandler, Jr., Fredericksburg, Chairman District A; L. B. Pendergrast, Portsmouth, Chairman District B; Miss Bessie Taylor, Richmond, Chairman District C; H. D. Wolf, Petersburg, Chairman District D; W. M. Harris, Madisonville, Chairman District E; W. M. Black, Lynchburg, Chairman District F; N. D. Cool, Winchester, Chairman District G; Miss Lulu D. Metz, Manassas, Chairman District H; J. A. C. Hurt, Wytheville, Chairman District I; J. G. Johnson, Charlottesville, Chairman District J; I. L. Warner, Norton, Chairman District K, and Algar Woolfolk, Richmond, Secretary. Officials, employees and patients at Catawba Sanitarium invested $610 in war savings stamps at a mass-meeting. This is a worthy example for those enjoying the benefits of sound health to follow. —W. S. S.— It is up to you to lend as much as you can to the Government. Begin today by buying thrift stamps. —W. S. S.— Thrift stamps help you save for yourself and serve your country. NEW SANATORIUM OPENED FOR COLORED SUFFERERS. Sixteen Patients Have Been Authorized to Come to Institution For Treatment. Piedmont Sanatorium for the treatment and care of colored sufferers from tuberculosis is now in operation sixteen prospective patients having already been authorized to come to the institution for treatment. The first patient actually treated presented himself on April 22. There are now beds provided for forty patients and by fall another dormitory will have been completed making room for the handling of eighty. The State makes the very nominal charge of $2 a week for each patient and furnishes a ready solution to the problem which arises so frequently in every community—the one of adequate and humane care and treatment of the colored sufferer of small means or of no means at all. Up to this time there has been no place provided for the treatment of colored sufferers from tuberculosis in Virginia. Now that facilities have been supplied and the policy of the State Board of Health having been fixed to fight the spread of tuberculosis in every possible way. There is little doubt that the splendid site near Burkevill will be rapidly developed with a view to making it yield a maximum of benefit to suffering humanity. Dr. H. G. Carrier is the active head of the institution and he has a small but carefully selected nursing staff. 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 situation is that of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute. It has a faculty that is thoroughly competent 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. The Oriental Brown Shoe Shining Parlor, 1721 Arctic Avenue, Atl- lantic City, N. J. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. George Edw. Marrigault, 30 S. Franklin St. BEDFORD, VA. R. M. 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Baby Carriage. Set China. Sewing Machine. Hat Rack. Gas Range. Brass Bed. Chiffonier. Writing Desk. Gold Watch. Lady's Dress. M. B. Secretary of War of the United States Hon. N. D. Baker, who has recently returned from France and is confident of the Allies' ability to win the war. FIRST PHOTO SHOWING BRITISH INDUSTRY THAT WILL HELP TO WIN THE COVED IN THIS COUNTRY IS THE FIRST EVEN GOW, ENGAGED IN THE WONDERFUL SUCH GREAT WONDERS IN DEMORALIZI PHOTO SHOWING BRITISH WOMEN WORKING THE IRON CAVALRY. British women have been pictured at work in practice that will help to win the war. This photographed this country is the first one to show that the engaged in the wonderful British tank which acted wonders in demoralizing the Huns. THE TRAIN FIRST PHOTO SHOWING BRITISH WOMEN WORKING ON THE IRON CAVALRY. British women have been pictured at work in practically every industry that will help to win the war. This photograph just received in this country is the first one to show that the women are now, engaged in the wonderful British tank which accomplished such great wonders in demoralizing the Huns. THE FEDERAL MILITARY CENTER AMERICAN SOLDIERS SAYING GOOD-BYE. During their stay in France many of the American so become fast friends with the girls as well as the men. Photo shows the boys saying good-bye before leaving for ing their stay in France many of the American so best frends with the girls as well as the men laws the boys saying good-bye before leaving for During their stay in France many of the American soldiers have become fast friends with the girls as well as the men in France. Photo shows the boys saying good-bye before leaving for the Front. SAVE PENNIES AND DOLLARS From Publicity Bureau, Virginia War Savings Committee Richmond, Virginia. One often hears complaints that the parents of the complainants failed to educate them in thrift. Usually these are uttered by those past middle age, who have nothing laid aside for a "rainy day." Quite likely they failed to become thrifty because there was no example provided to go hand in hand with the precepts to save. There is wonder that nearly every foreigner who came to our shores from certain quarters of Europe was saving. Inquiry will prove that in each of these quarters there was pro vided an easy method of depositing earnings. In Switzerland every other person —554 out of 1000—had prior to 1914 a saving account. While children they were taught to save their pennies and put them in the postal bank or other institutions near at hand. Thus they acquired the habit of laying away a certain portion of their sur plus. Almost every habit has the same tendency to cling, the good as well as the bad. Some parents in the United States recently have bought bonds for their --- J. B. Lord Milner of England. Recent dispatches state that he has been appointed Minister of War in the British Cabinet. British women working on CAVALRY. fured at work in practically every war. This photograph just re-zone to show that the women are British tank which accomplished the Huns. any of the American soldiers have as well as the men in France, oye before leaving for the Front. children on the installment plan, hoping that this will serve to stimulate their thriftness. This is commendable and effective, too. But it would be far better if the children were to be trained to handle those things for themselves. It therefore recommend ed that they become interested in the Thrift Stamp and War Savings certificate plan of the United States Government. Start each child with a thrift card let it save until it secures sufficient funds to buy stamps and carry the accumulation along until a savings certificate can be bought. In some cities the school banks succeeded won derfully in establishing the savings habit among the little ones. Drilling them at the same time in arithmetic and the art of banking and accounting The new national savings system will do this for every child. Then there is the lesson of patriotism that can go hand in hand with this education against extravagance. Love of country and the necessity of denial for the common cause of humanity will early be instilled into the minds of the American children and the fruitage will be better men, better women, and, above all, better child dren. April 22, 1918. A. B. TUNIS, Publicity Manager. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S ASK PRESIDENT TO COUNTER-MAND GENERAL BALLOU'S JIM CROW ORDER. Boston, Mass., April 22, 1918.—Regarding it as the most non-democratic action since the world war began the National Equal Rights League which has branches in 22 states and will hold its 11th Annual meeting in Chicago in August, protested to President Wilson by telegraph last night against the order of Major General Ballou, former commander of the separate officer training school for Colored, which order is so insulting that it was torn down, three times when posted up at Camp Upton and which order Colored soldiers to sur render civil rights at the behest of white race prejudice. TELEGRAM WANTS ORDER COUNTERMANDED The Telegram read as follows: Boston, Mass., April 21 1918—To President Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D. C. The National Equal Rights League calls upon you to countermand Gen. Ballou's Bulletin No. 35 for 92nd Division, Camp Funpun, Kansas, enjoining officers and soldiers to refrain from going into public places where their presence is resented be cause of Color. His dictum that asking public service is putting pleasure above the general good is not applied to white soldiers destroys all civil rights, causes fresh discriminations fosters race prejudice humiliates our race, degrades the army uniform. No order so vicious or undemocratic has been issued in any armies fighting Germany. Protect American soldiers in democracy at home before sending them abroad in Democracy's War. Rev. Byron Gunner, N. Y. Pres. Rev. M. F. Sydes, T. I. Exce. Com. William Monroe Trotter, Mass., Cor. Secretary. Blacksmith Wanted. A colored Blacksmith wanted, with or without family. Light work, good wages. Apply at once. William H. Mapp, Box 115 Eastville, Va. Phone 29-12. WHAT DID SHE DO? NOAH'S HAIR DRESSING Price 35c. If your dealer can't supply you send to us. Refuse substitutes. Manufactured by NOAH PRODUCTS CORP., RICHMOND, VA. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. 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