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VOLUME XXXV. NO. 38 PEACE COMMISSION AND THE BAPTIST REUNION PEACE COMMISSION AND THE BAPTIST REUNION By Rev, T. O. Fuller, D. D. As a humble member of the great family of Necro Baptists, and as Chairman of the Commission, representing the National Baptist Convention, of which Dr. K. C Morris is president, and as a member of the joint Peace Commission, I am more than gratified to note the favorable sentiment that is sweeping the country for peace and reunion. Since the unfortunate separation, at Chicago, in 1915, strong men and women have been at work, on both sides, to bring about this much desired result. These men and women knew that to multiply organizations hostile to each other would mean strife and contention that would weaken the churches and paralyze if not destroy the usefulness of the organizations formed by the churches. As the months and years passed by the unilateral results were rapidly showing themselves in our denominational ranks, Homes communities, and States were divided in their allegiance to National organizations and our once proud and pow- (Continued on Sixth Page.) DEYTR CLAMDRED WILLIAM EFBRANNSS Witham, Eubank, one of the sub states the federal residents of this city dwell in the area of Witham. yesterday evening after an illness of three weeks. He was 56 years of age. For the past ten years the deceased had been janitor at the office of the Hutchinson Coal Company and was an industrialist and upright citizen and was respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and one son, William Eubanks, Jr., and a sister in New York City, and a brother in Boston Mass. Deceased was a charter member of Marion Lodge No. 40, K. of P., and was instrumental in organizing the lodge here. The members of the lodge will have charge of the funeral and they are requested to meet at their hall on Monday at 1 p.m. to attend in a body. He was a member of the Baptist church and his funeral will be held in the First Baptist church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. W. Toney, of Parkersburg, assisted by Rev. E. P. Tuney and Rev. W. J. Eddy, of Fairmont, Undertaker Musgrave is in charge. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Girls' Day, Sunday afternoon. August 1th, at 6 p.m. The vesper services will be conducted by various representatives of the different clubs. A very interesting and varied program has been prepared. Don't miss it. Everybody invited. Special invitation to the parents of girls be longing to the Y. W. C. A. clubs Come and see what the young people can do. PROGRAM Selection, Eurecia Choral Club; duet, Misses Olivia Wooldridge and Lavinia Yates; paner; Miss Ethel Robinson; vocal solo; Miss Lottie Davis; violin and piano selection; Misse Evelyn and Myrtle Griffin; vocal solo; Miss Lillie Roberts; piano solo; Miss Helen Green; dramatic reading; Mialmeda Green; piano solo; Miss Esther Johnson. Ushers; Dorothy Wells Thelma Cephas, Rebecca Clay, Thelma Winston, Lillian Robinson, Grace Threat Mary Wingfield. Crazy-ola Victoria Concert given by the girls of the O-Chore Club at the Y. W. C. A., Monday, August 12th, Animated Music! Simply great! Curtain at 8:30. If it's smiles you are looking for you won't miss this treat. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Fountain, of 1769 W. Leigh street, have received a car announcement the safe arrival of their son, James Henry Fountain. To Whom It May Concern This is to notify the public that Rev. H. M. Chapman has secured a divorce from Mary Wilson, obtaining the custody of their only child and as she has no interest in his property, neither real nor personal, he shall not be liable for any of her obligations whatever. EDITORS' CONFERENCE YEARS BIG RESULTS FOR THE RACE EDITORS' CONFERENCE YEARS BIG RESULTS FOR THE RACE Washington, D. C., July 29. Already there are numerous evidences that the recent conference of Collected Editors and leaders held in this city in June, which was called by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War at the supervision of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information, to consider the relations of the 12,000,000 Negroes in this country with the general government itself, and to discuss ways and means how each might cooperate most effectively in the work of winning the present world-wide war, is bearing fruit. Three results of the most significant character have been worked out within in the past fortnight that fully justify the holding of the conference and other issues not less far reaching are well on their way toward a satisfactory conclusion. PRESIDENT WILSONS CLEAN CUT PROCUREMENT AGAINST LYNCHING The first in importance and human interest of the helpful results that may be said to have grown directly out of the recent conference of editors and the cooperation of Negro leaders and friends of the Negro people, is the frank, positive and unequivocal declaration of the President of the United States against the mob spirit, which has been sent to the four corners of the earth by candle and through the newspapers of this country. President Wilbur Johnson stand for law and order rights with the sheer of the great state papers that have emmitted from the White House and it has electrified the entire country as it has sedum been thrilled before. It will be remembered by those familiar with the proceedings of the conference at the New Interior Department (Continued on Uphill Street) IDEAL SOCIETY NEWS September third will be the day for the opening of the sixth annual session of the Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society, Inc. in the city of Newport News, Va. From all indications this will be the greatest progress made in any year in the history of the organization. . . The sixth anniversary of the Ideal Society, Richmond District, was held in the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, Sunday A. M., July 15, Rev. Dr. Garland, the pastor of the Church preached an able sermon. The children of the Nursery Department rendered a short but excellent program. Mrs. Sallie B. Coghill, who was missress of ceremonies handled the program with credit to herself and the Order. In the afternoon there the Ideal members packed the Mising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Fulton, where Rev. N. B. Brown, D. D preached a splendid sermon and all enjoyed it. The National Ideal Choir furnished beautiful music. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D made some very encouraging remarks. Mrs. Viola H. Holmes was called on to present the pastor with a token from the District. She did so with a very impressive speech, also Miss Maria E. Burk, who presented a nice amount of money to the Church in behalf of the Ideal of Richmond. The Supreme Master, Mr. A. W. Holmes delivered an address in South Richmond, also in Fulton, which greatly Inspired the audience. Mr. T. L. Heverly, District Deputy, presided. All of the members of the Richmond District Council and delegates elected are requested to meet the Council on the fourth Friday night in August at the Ideal Hall. The Supreme Master has just returned from Washington, D. C. with a most excellent report of the work having a new lodge and also nursery organized on the 29th. Two splendid meetings were held recently, one in Fulton and the other on Church Hill by Mr. Charles Stevens and Mr. George W. Coleman with their associates. The entertainment held at the Ideal Hall on Monday night the 29th by Mrs. M. S. Payne was a success. Mr. A. W. Holmes address on Fraternal Organizations before the State Negro Business League, which met in this city last week was very interesting. Mr. John Harris of Twilight Lodge No. I was congratulated by the Lodge for having brought in sixteen new members in thirty days. Mrs. Little Pinkney led all others recently in a brief contest, bringing more than twenty children to Her Nursery. RICHMOND, VIRGIN... , SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1918 PLAIN TALK TO A LISTENING PEOPLE--HE DENOUNCES LYNCHINGS. Lawless Mobs Aid German Propaganda. A Ringing Appeal-Colored Folks Jubilant. WASHINGTON, July 26—President Wilson today, in a personal statement addressed to his fellow country men, denouncing mob spirit and mob action, called upon the nation to show the world that while it fights for democracy on foreign fields, it is not destroying democracy at home. The President referred, not alone to mob action against; those suspected of being enemy aliens or enemy sympathizers; he deminmed most emphatically mob action of all acts, especially lynchings, and while he did not refer specifically to lynchings of Negroes in the South, it is known that he included them in his characterization of mob spirit as "a blow at the hour of ordered law and human justice." It is known that the lynchings of Negroes, as well as attacks upon those suspected of being enemies or sympathizers, have been used by German progenyanda throughout Central and South America, as well as Europe, to contend rant the pretensions of the United States as a champion of democracy are a sham. Deeply concerned by the situation, the President decided to address his fellow countrymen and to declare that "every mob contributes to German life about the United States and what her most gifted fathers cannot improve upon by way of calumny." PRESIDENT DECLARES FOR RULE OF ORDER The President's statement in full follows: "My Fellow Countrymen: "I take the liberty of addressing you upon a subject which so vitally affects the honor of the nation and the very character and integrity of our institutions that I trust you will think me justified in speaking very plainly about it. "I attitude so the mob spirit which has recently here and there very frequently shown its head amongst us, not in any single region, but in many and widely separated parts of the country. There have been many lynchings, and every one of them has been a blow at the heart of ordered law and humane justice. No man who loves America, no man who really cares for her fame and honor and character, or who is truly loyal to her institutions, can justify mob action while the courts of justice are open and the governments of the States and the nation are ready and able to do their duty. "We are at this very moment fighting lawless passion. Germany has outlawed herself among the nations, because she has disregarded the sacred obligations of law and has made lynchers of her armies. Lynchers emulate her disgraceful example. I, for my part, am anxious to see every community in America rise above that level, with pride and a fixed resolution which no man or set of men can afford to despise. PROUDLY CLAIM TO BE CHAMP IONS OF DEMOCRACY "We proudly claim to be the champions of democracy. If we really are in deed and in truth, let us see to it that we do not discredit our own. I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no truism of this great democracy, but its betrayer, and does more to discredit her by that single disloyalty to her standards of law and of right than the words of her statesmen or the sacrifices of her heroic boys in the trenches can do to make suffering peoples believe her to be their savior. "How shall we commend democracy to the acceptance of other peoples, if we disgrace our own by proving that it is, after all, no protection to the weak? Every mob contributes to German lies about the United States what her most gifted Hirs cannot improve upon by the way of calumny. They can at least say that such things cannot happen in Germany, except in times of revolution, when law is sweep away? "I, therefore, very earnestly and sinfully beg that the Governors of all the States, the law officers of every community, and, above all, the men and women of every community in the United States all who revere America and wish to keep her name without strain and reproach, will cooperate not passively, but actively and watchfully to make an end of this disgrateful evil. It cannot live where the community does not countenance it. NATION HAS RESPONDED NORLY IN CREAT EFFORT "I have called upon the nation to put its great energy into this war, and it has responded responded with a scrib and a penius for action that has thrilled the world. I now call upon it, upon its men and women everywhere, to see to it that its laws are kept inviolate. Its fame uninherited. Let us show our utter contempt for the things that have made this war indecis among the wars of history by showing how those who love liberty and right and justice, and are willing to lay down their lives for them upon foreign fieldd feldd stand ready also to illustrate to all mankind their loyalty to the things at home which they wish to see established everywhere as a blessing and protection to the peoples who have never known the privileges of liberty and self-government." "I can never accept any man as the champion of liberty either for our selves or for the world who does not reverence and obey the laws of our own beloved land, whose laws we our selves have made. He has adopted the standards of the enemies of his country, whom he affects to despise." WIRE PRESIDENT THANKS Executive Committee of Recently Liber erty Congress ExpresSses Its Jo/ Ovey Ant/Lynching Letter Boston, Mass., July 27.—The aptly lynching letter of President Wilson aroused much interest among Negroes. The executive committee of the Colored Liberty Congress held in Washington last month sent the following telegram of appreciation: Boston, Mass., July 26, 1918. To the President. White House, Washington, D. C. Sir: "The National Colored Liberty Congress, which laid before the government the petition of colored Americans for abolition of lynching and race proscription in presence of world democracy, war, through its executive committee, expresses to you its joy that the appeal of our Liberty Congress has thus soon begun to be realized by your patriotic appeal to the American people to wipe out the inconsistency and disgrace of lynching. Your antilynching letter will partly lift the load from the heart of every colored soldier in the hope that your words will tend to protect their families at home as they go abroad to fight for democracy. WM. MONROE TROTTER, Chr. ALLEN W. WHALEY, Organizer TUCKER-MEADE Mrs. Lena Perry announces the marriage of her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Meade, to Mr. John Chewchand Tucker, July 20th, 1918, at S o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Philadelphia, Pa. PETER H. BURKE NASH—In loving memory of my dear son, Dr William A. Nach, who died July 26, 1917: One year ago you left us. How often we miss your loving face: A happy home we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still; But death has left a lonesomeness The world can not till. His busy hands are folded, His work on earth is done; A beautiful life is ended, His crown in Heaven is won. From his dear Mother, Relatives and friends. EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE THANK THE PRESIDENT --- Boston, Mass, July 27.—At a meeting of the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League the following telegram was sent to President Wilson: Boston, Mass, July 26, 1918. To the President:— We thank you for your very able address on lynching, given to the country today, confirming the position our league has always taken. We trust you will make your words effective by suitable action, authority for which you have under your war powers, making lynching a federal crime, and to insist on the suppression at once, as a war measure, if necessary by force of arms. EMERY T. MORRIS, Pres. WILLIAM D. BRIGHAM MR. WALTER S. JACKSON PASSES AWAY. Walter S. Jackson, one of the best known colored men of this city died early Saturday morning July 20, at 12:25. He had been in failing health for over two years and very recently had another attack. His death was not unexpected. Mr. Jackson was born in Farmville Va. and moved to Richmond some forty years ago. Here he was engaged in the restaurant business for a number of years. Later he was employed at the Jefferson Club where he gained high esteem of all the club members and his fellow employees. He was one of the best known colored men in Richmond, having made many friends among both white and colored people. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and five sons a brother, Henry Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; three sisters Miss Eliza Jackson Mrs. Harriette Bolding and Mrs. Lillie Brown of Farmville, Va. The funeral services were from Third Street Bethel, M. E. Chureh. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS LEAGUE WELD GREAT SESSION HERE THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS LEAGUE WELD GREAT SESSION HERE (By H. C. Young) The last attended, most enthusiastic and顽固 meeting of the Virginia state Negro Business League, which was held in the Bethel A. M. Church closed last night with an address by John Mitchell, Jr., president of the Mechanics Savings Bank and editor of The Planet, on "The World Wide War." Mr. Mitchell hold the close attention of his audience as he explained to them the history of the war which pow effects all nations and of the advantages which accrue through the same to the worker races of the world, and especially the Negroes of America. Now is the time, he said, for the Negro to demand right treatment, while he can get a hearing at the suit of authority. Another important feature of the meeting was the address of Captain R. N. Brown, of Hampon Institute, on "The Colored People's Part in Financing the War." Mrs. C. Bernard Gilpin charmed her audience with the condition of a most excellent solo. THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING After the executive session and the registration of delegates on Wednesday the visitors were treated to a sight-sseeing trip around the city by the business men and all were inspired by its beauty and magnitude. The first public session was opened at 8:00 p. m., with prayer by 8:30, the pastor of Bethel church, with welcome addresses by J. T. Carr (continued on Ecobible Press). Notice! Dr. Roscoe C. Brown hopefully notifies friends and clients, and the public that he is not now, and has not been since November 26, 1917, a partner of the firm of Brown and Robinson, Real Estate Agents, 325 North First Street (901) Lake Bank Building) and herewith thanks his former patrons, but must announce that he can and will in no way be responsible for the acts of the remaining partner. DEL. ROSCOE C. BROWN, Richmond, Va., July 31, 1918. Until further notice, address 109 E. Leigh street. Phone Madison 1052 THOMAS M. CRUMP IN DANGER Colonel Thomas M. Crump Secretary Manager of the Southern Aid Society and Grand Keeper of Records and Sea of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia is seriously ill at the residence of his sister in Staunton Va. He has been suffering with convulsions and the reports of his condition are not at all favorable While here he was progressing under the treatment of Dr. E. R. Jefferson The change of air seems to have in juriously affected him. FILM OF GALLANT 369TH REGI MENT TO BE SHOWN Washington, D. C. July 31—(Special to The Planet.)—The War College (Division of Chief of Staff) has recently had shown before it a major picture showing the 369th Infantry organization, now on duty overseas, at work and play near the Western front. The 369th Infantry, National Army, is the old Fifteenth New York Infantry organization, Col. William Hayward, Commander. When this picture was shown at the War College a day or so ago, Mr. Emnett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, was invited to be present at this private showing. Afterward, upon consultation, it was decided to release this film at the earliest possible moment to the Committee on Public Information, that it may be shown throughout the country among the colored people, that they may be informed as to the splendid showing the men of their race are making on the "other side." All of the reports which come to the War Department indicate that these men are standing the shock of war admirably and are measuring up to the highest expectations of General Pershing and their military commanders. The Committee on Public Information, recognizing the value of this picture and its aid as an extremely effective piece of propaganda, has consented to whip it into shape at an early date, for showing in the various colored and white theaters of the country. PRICE, FIVE CENTS DUBOS, ONE TIME RADICAL LEADER DESERTS AND BE TRAYS CAUSE OF HIS RACE Wm. K. Burghardt Dellors, super crowned leader of the radical uncompromising contender for full equality, for identical rights to every kind with all other Americans, has at last finally weakened, compromised, deserted the fight, betrayed the cause of his race. For some time this man, this former leader, or for a time leader of the colored opposition to Dr. Bodier T. Washington when he was the spokesman for the colored race, accepted by white Americans has been weakening. It has been painful for the Editor of the Guardian who persuaded this literary genius to lead the radical movement to see Dr. Dubois lowering his sails. It was the Guardian which first put him forth as the best mag to lead the light for equality, human brotherhood and liberty. But in the July "Crisis," a magazine that has brought easier times to the former head of the Niagara movement the compromise the surreverder, the betrayal is made. Under the heading "Close Ranks" in the July number of "The Crisis" in the leading editorial Dr. Duftsio, after paying the way with the strange statement, "That which Germa power represents today spends death to the aspirations of Negroes and all darker races for equality freedom and democracy," he flatly urges, "let us, while this war lasts, forget our special grievances." AND CLOSE RANKS WITH OUR OWN WHITE FELLOW CITIZENS AND THE ALLIED NATIONS THAT ARE FIGHTING For Democracy. There is no need of wasting or minning words. Any man who in the midst of a world war for world democracy dares, before this country has collapsed any of its federal defenses of democracy, before a single important civil or political disability is removed from law or the notion of the white citizen libr, arrest his race to terror our special grievances," is not only no longer a radical he is a congressional or a deuteror he is a rank quitter of the race for rights, he betrays his race in the great crisis and at the time when the greatest opportunity is at hand if this race persists in demanding for itself equality and liberty while it rights in the war for democracy for all others. It does not help Dr. Dutbolt that a position under Major J. E. Spinicarn in the Department of Public Intelligenge with rank of captain was of interest at the time this editorial appears. Crisis, which Dr. Dutbolt will take unless the I_s is not permitted to also keep the place as Editor of The Crisis. FULTON NOTES Mount Calvary Baptist Church: Our Sunday School last Sunday was very alive, but we sure ought to gird up our side lines and come out on time. We had in our nails Rev. Davis from the Fourth Baptist Sunday School and also Rev. Garlie from the M. Tabor Baptist Sunday School. We are glad to have visitors at all times 11:30 A. M. Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached a wonderful sermon from Job 9:33, being a very lengthy sermon he decided to finish the text at 11:30 night service. The above two brewers were present in the morning services. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs finished the latter part of Job 9:33. He is a powerful preacher. Let us throw our arms around him. Collection for the day was $103.00. Mr. William Johnson, one of our boys, sent greetings to his home and Church. He is now in the 555th Engineers Dept. stationed at Camp L. e. for the present. Monday, August 19, there will be a Queen's Jubilee, under the auspices of the T. E. L. Bible Class, of the Sunday School for the benefit of the Church; Mrs. M. E. Satterfield, Manager; Mrs. Ruth Fields, President; C. B. Jefferson, Teacher. Sunday, August fourth is our Communion. We are having a fine time at these services likely. Please come out and take a part. Visitors are always welcome at any time. A most interesting program was rendered at Camp Lee Sunday to interest the many boys, under the auspices of Mrs. Mary Pettman, who addressed the boys in a most elegant way. The program began by singing in chorus, "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Participants were the Misses L. Yates, O. Wooldridge, R. Gatewood, E. Drummer L. White, L. Nelson, R. Godfrey, Mrs. James Skipwith and C. White. A delicious dinner was served and enjoyed by the party of friends. Mrs. Tyler one of our uptown friends also spoke very touchingly to 'the boys. This program will go down in history as the first program rendered under the Red Cross Association—R. G. The following letter was received from James L. Braxton, S20 State St. now stationed at Pampana, P. I: "Dear Mother, we are doing well. We are stationed at Pampana, P. I" he is better known as Loa Braxton. Vernie Nelson, 1013 Denny street and Charlie Berkley, 814 Denny street send greetings to their many friends. They are very anxious to enter the front. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV, NO. 38 PEACE COMMISSION AND THE BAPTIST REUNION PEACE COMMISSION AND THE BAPTIST REUNION By Rey, T. O. Fuller, D. D. As a humble member of the great family of Negro Baptists, and as Chairman of the Commission, representing the National Baptist Convention, of which Dr. E. C. Morris is president, and as a member of the joint Peace Commission, I am more than gratified to note the favorable sentiment that is sweeping the country for peace and re-union. Since the unfortunate separation, at Chicago, in 1915, strong men and women have been at work, on both sides, to bring about this much desired result. These men and women knew that to multiply organizations hostile to each other would mean strife and contention that would weaken the churches and paralyze if not destroy the usefulness of the organizations formed by the churches. As the months and years passed by these unhappy results were rapidly showing themselves in our denominational ranks. Homes, communities, and States were divided in their allegiance to National organizations and our once proud and now- (Continued On Sixth Pargue) DEATH CLAMED WILLIAM EUBANKS William Eubanks, one of the substantial colored residents of this city, died at his home on Robinson street, yesterday evening after an illness of three weeks. He was 56 years of age. For the past ten years the deceased had been janitor at the offices of the Hutchinson Coal Company and was an industrious and upright citizen and was respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and one son, William Eubanks, Jr., and a sister in New York City, and a brother in Boston Mass. Deceased was a charter member of Marion Lodge No. 40, K. of P., and was instrumental in organizing the lodge here. The members of the lodge will have charge of the funeral and they are requested to meet at their hall on Monday at 1 p. m., to attend in a body. He was a member of the Baptist church and his funeral will be held in the First Baptist church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. Wm. Toney, of Parkersburg, assisted by Rev. E, P. Tuney and Rev. W, J. Eddy, of Fairmont, Undertaker Musgrave is in charge. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Girls' Day, Sunday afternoon, August 4th, at 6 p. m. The vesper services will be conducted by various representatives of the different clubs. A very interesting and varied program has been prepared. Don't miss it. Everybody invited. Special invitation to the parents of girls being to the Y. W. C. A. clubs. Come and see what the young people can do. PROGRAM Selection, Eureka Choral Club; duet, Misses Olivia Woolridge and Lavinia Yates; paper; Miss Ethel Robinson; vocal solo; Miss Lottie Davis; violin and piano selection. Missse Evelyn and Myrtle Griffin; vocal solo, Miss Lillie Roberts; piano solo. Miss Helen Green; dramatic reading, Mialmeda Green; piano solo. Miss Esther Johnson. Ushers: Dorothy Wells Thelma Cephas, Rebecca Clay, Thelma Winston, Lillian Robinson, Grace Threat Mary Wingfield. Crazy-ola Victoria Concert given by the girls of the O-Cheer Club at the Y. W. C. A., Monday, August 12th, Animated Music! Simply great! Curtain at 8:30. If it's smiles you are looking for you won't miss this treat. Mr. and Mrs. Morirs Fountain, of 1709 W. Leigh street, have received a card announcing the safe arrival overseas of their son, James Henry Fountain. To Whom It May Concern. This is to notify the public that Rev. H. M. Chapman has secured a divorce from Mary Wilson, obtaining the custody of their only child and as she has no interest in his property, neither real nor personal, he shall not be liable for any of her obligations whatever. EDITORS' CONFERENCE YIELDS BIG RESULTS FOR THE RACE EDITORS' CONFERENCE YIELDS BIG RESULTS FOR THE RACE Washington, D. C., July 29.—Already there are numerous evidences that the recent conference of Colored Editors and leaders held in this city in June, which was called by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War at the suggestion of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information, to consider the relations of the 12,000,000 Negroes in this country with the general government itself, and to discuss ways and means how each might cooperate most effectively in the work of winning the present world-wide war, is bearing fruit. Three results of the most significant character have been worked out within the past fornight that fully justify the holding of the conference and other issues not less far-reaching are well on their way toward a satisfactory conclusion. PRESIDENT WILSONS CLEAN-CUT PRONOUNCEMENT AGAINST LYNCHING. The first in importance and human interest of the helpful results that may be said to have grown directly out of the recent conference of editors and the cooperation of Negro leaders and friends of the Negro people, is the frank, positive and unequivocal declaration of the President of the United States against the mob spirit, which has been sent to the four corners of the earth by cobble and through the newspapers of this country. President Wilson's firm stand for law and order ranks with the finest of the great state papers that have emanated from the White House, and it has electrified the entire country as it has seldom been thrilled before. It will be remembered by those familiar with the proceedings of the conference at the New Interior Desert (Continued on Eighth Page.) IDEAL SOCIETY NEWS September third will be the day for the opening of the sixth annual session of the Supreme Lodge of the National Ideal Benefit Society, Inc. in the city of Newport News, Va. From all indications this will be the greatest progress made in any year in the history of the organization. The sixth anniversary of the Ideal Society, Richmond District, was held in the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, Sunday A. M., July 15, Rev. Dr. Garland, the pastor of the Church preached an able sermon. The children of the Nursery Department rendered a short but excellent program. Mrs. Sallie B. Cogbill, who was misgress of ceremonies handled the program with credit to herself and the Order. In the afternoon there the Ideal members packed the Tissing Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Fulton, where Rev. N. B. Brown, D. D preached a splendid sermon and all enjoyed it. The National Ideal Choir furnished beautiful music. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D made some very encouraging remarks. Mrs. Viola H. Holmes was called on to present the pastor with a token from the District. She did so with a very impressive speech, also Miss Maria E. Burk, who presented a nice amount of money to the Church in behalf of the Ideal of Richmond' The Supreme Master, Mr. A. W. Holmes delivered an address in South Richmond, also in Fulton, which greatly Inspired the audience. Mr. T. L. Beverly, District Deputy, presided. All of the members of the Richmond District Council and delegates are requested to meet the Council on the fourth Friday night in August at the Ideal Hall. The Supreme Master has just returned from Washington, D. C. with a most excellent report of the work having a new lodge and also nursery organized on the 29th. Two splendid meetings were held recently, one in Fulton and the other on Church Hill by Mr. Charles Stevens and Mr. George W. Coleman with their associates. The entertainment held at the Ideal Hall on Monday night the 29th by Mrs. M. S. Payne was a success. Mr. A. W. Holmes address on Fraternal Organizations before the State Negro Business League, which met in this city last week was very interesting. Mr. John Harris of Twilight Lodge No. I was congratulated by the Lodge for having brought in sixteen new members in thirty days. Mrs. Lillie Pinkney led all others recently in a brief contest, bringing more than twenty children to her Nursery. RICHMOND, VIRGIN..., SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1918 PRESIDENT WILSON MEETS THE ISSUE. PLAIN TALK TO A LISTENING PEOPLE--HE DENOUNCES LYNCHINGS. WASHINGTON, July 26.—President Wilson to-day, in a personal statement addressed to his fellow-country men, denouncing mob spirit and mob action, called upon the nation to show the world that while it fights for democracy on foreign fields, it is not destroying democracy at home. The President referred, not alone to mob action against those suspected of being enemy aliens or enemy sympathizers; he denounced most emphatically mob action of all sorts, especially lynchings, and while he did not refer specifically to lynchings of Negroes in the South, it is known that he included them in his characterization of mob spirit as "a blow at the heart of ordered law and human justice." It is known that the lynchings of Negroes, as well as attacks upon those suspected of being enemies or sympathizers, have been used by German propaganda throughout Central and South America, as well as Europe, to contend that the pretensions of the United States as a champion of democracy are a sham. Deeply concerned by the situation, the President decided to address his fellow-countrymen and to declare that "every mob contributes to German lies about the United States and what her most gifted liars cannot improve upon by way of columny." PRESIDENT DECLARES FOR RULE OF ORDER. The President's statement in full follows: "My Fellow-Countrymen: "I take the liberty of addressing you upon a subject which so vitally affects the honor of the nation and the very character and integrity of our institutions that I trust you will think me justified in speaking very plainly about it. "I allude to the mob spirit which has recently here and there very frequently shown its head amongst us, not in any single region, but in many and widely separated parts of the country. There have been many lynchings, and every one of them has been a blow at the heart of ordered law and humane justice. No man who loves America, no man who really cares for her fame and honor and character, or who is truly loyal to her institutions, can justify mob action while the courts of justice are open and the governments of the States and the nation are ready and able to do their duty. "We are at this very moment fighting lawless passion. Germany has outlawed herself among the nations, because she has disregarded the sacred obligations of law and has made lynchers of her armies. Lynchers emulate her disgraceful example. I, for my part, am anxious to see every community in America rise above that level, with pride and a fixed resolution which no man or set of men can afford to despise. PROUDLY CLAIM TO BE CHAMP IONS OF DEMOCRACY "We proudly claim to be the champions of democracy. If we really are, in deed and in truth, let us see to it that we do not discredit our own. I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no true son of this great democracy, but its betrayer, and does more to discredit her by that single disloyalty to her standards of law and of right than the words of her statesmen or the sacrifices of her heroic boys in the trenches can do to make suffering peoples believe her to be their savior. "How shall we commend democracy to the acceptance of other peoples, if we disgrace our own by proving that it is, after all, no protection to the weak? Every mob contributes to German lies about the United States what her most gifted lars cannot improve upon by the way of calumny. They can at least say that such things cannot happen in Germany, except in times of revolution, when law is swept away? "I, therefore, very earnestly and solemnly beg that the Governors of all the States, the law officers of every community, and, above all, the men and women of every community in the United States all who revere America and wish to keep her name without stain and reproach, will co operate—not passively, but actively and watchfully—to make an end of this disgraceful evil. It cannot live where the community does not countenance it. NATION HAS RESPONDED NOBLY IN GREAT EFFORT. "I have called upon the nation to put its great energy into this war, and it has responded—responded with a spirit and a genius for action that has thrilled the world. I now call upon it, upon its men and women everywhere, to see to it that its laws are kept inviolate, its fame unfarnished. Let us show our utter contempt for the things that have made this war hideous among the wars of history by showing how those who love liberty and right and justice, and are willing to lay down their lives for them upon foreign field, stand ready also to illustrate to all mankind their loyalty to the things at home which they wish to see established everywhere as a blessing and protection to the peoples who have never known the privileges of liberty and sovereignty. "I can never accept any man as the champion of liberty either for our ourselves or for the world who does not reverence and obey the laws of our own beloved land, whose laws we ourselves have made. He has adopted the standards of the enemies of his country, whom he affects to despise. "WOODBRO WILSON." WIRE PRESIDENT THANKS Executive Committee of Recenty Liberty Congress Expresses Its Joll Ovey Ant-Lynching Letter Boston, Mass., July 27.—The aptly lynching letter of President Wilson aroused much interest among Negroes. The executive committee of the Colored Liberty Congress held in Washington last month sent the following telegram of appreciation: Boston, Mass., July 26, 1918. To the President. White House, Washington, D. C. Shr.: The National Colored Liberty Congress, which laid before the government the petition of colored Americans for abolition of lynchings and race proscription in presence of world democracy, war, through its executive committee, expresses to you its joy that the appeal of our Liberty Congress has thus soon begun to be realized by your patriotic appeal to the American people to wipe out the inconsistency and disgrace of lynching. Your anti-lynching letter will partly lift the load from the heart of every colored soldier in the hope that your words will tend to protect their families at home as they go abroad to fight for democracy. WM. MONROE TROTTER, Chr. ALLEN W. WHALEY, Organizer TUCKER-MEADE Mrs. Lena Perry announces the marriage of her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Meado, to Mr. John Cleveland Tucker, July 20th, 1918, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Philadelphia, Pa. PETER H. NASH.—In loving memory of my dear son, Dr. William A. Nash, who died July 26, 1917: One year ago you left us, How often we miss your loving face; But you left us to remember None on earth could take your place. A happy home we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still; But death has left a lonesomeness The world can not fill. His busy hands are folded, His work on earth is done; A beautiful life is ended, His crown in Heaven is won. From his dear Mother, Relatives and friends. EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE TILANKS THE PRESIDENT Boston, Mass, July 27 -At a meeting of the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League the following telegram was sent to President Wilson: Boston, Mass., July 26, 1918 To the President:— We thank you for your very able address on lynching, give to the country today, confirming the position our league has always taken. We trust you will make your words effective by suitable action, authority for which you have under your war powers, making lynching a federal crime, and to insist on the suppressoin at once, as a war measure, if necessary by force of arms. EMERY T. MORRIS, Pres. WILLIAM D. BRIGHAM. MR. WALTER S. JACKSON PASSES AWAY. Walter S. Jackson, one of the best known colord men of this city died early Saturday morning July 20, at 12:25. He had been in failing health for over two years and very recently had another attack. His death was not expected. Mr. Jackson was born in Farmville Va. and moved to Richmond some forty years ago. Here he was engaged in the restaurant business for a number of years Later he was employed at the Jefferson Club where he gained high esteem of all the club members and his fellow employees. He was one of the best known colored men in Richmond, having made many friends among both white and colored people. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and five sons a brother, Henry Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; three sisters Miss Eliza Jackson Mrs. Harriette Bolding and Mrs. Lillie Brown of Farmville, Va. The funeral services were from Third Street Bethel. M. E. Church. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS LEAGUE HELD GREAT SESSION HERE THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS LEAGUE HELD GREAT SESSION HERE (By H. C. Young) The last attended, most enthusiastic and inspiring meeting of the Virginia State Negro Business League, which was held in the Bethel A. M. E. Church closed last night with an address by John Mitchell, Jr., president of the Mechanics Savings Bank and editor of The Planet, on "The World Wide War." Mr. Mitchell held the close attention of his audience as he explained to them the history of the war which now effects all nations and of the advantages which accrue through the same to the weaker races of the world, and especially the Negroes of America. Now is the time, he said, for the Negro to demand right treatment, while he can get a hearing at the seat of authority. Another important feature of the meeting was the address of Captain R. N. Brown, of Hampton Institute, on "The Colored Part's Part in Financing the War." Mrs. C. Bernard Gilpin charmed her audience with the rendition of a most excellent solo. THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING After the executive session and the registration of delegates on Wednesday the visitors were treated to a sight-seeing trip around the city by the business men and all were inspired by its beauty $^{1}$ and magnitude. The first public session was opened at 8:30 p. m., with prayer by Dr. Davis, the pastor of Bethel church, with welcome addresses by J. T. Carr. Notice! Dr Roscoe C Brown hereby notifies friends and clients and the public that he is not now, and has not been since November 30, 1917, a partner of the firm of Brown and Robinson, [Real Estate Agents, 325 North First street; (St. Luke Bank Building) and herewith thanks his former patrons, but must announce that he can and will in no way be responsible for the acts of the remaining partner. DR. ROSCOE C. BROWN. Richmond, Va., July 31, 1918. Until further notice, address 109 E. Leigh street. Phone Madison 1052 THOMAS M. CRUMP IN DANGER Colonel Thomas M. Crump Secretary Manager of the Southern Aid Society and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia is seriously ill at the residence of his sister in Staunton Va. He has been suffering with convulsions and the reports of his condition are no' at all favorable. While here he was progressing under the treatment of Dr. E. R. Jefferson, The change of air seems to have injuriously affected him. FILM OF GALLANT 3699TH REGI MENT TO BE SHOWN Washington, D. C. July 31—(Special to The Planet.)—The War College (Division of Chief of Staff) has recently had shown before it a motion picture showing the 369th Infantry organization, now on duty overseas, at work and play near the Western front. The 369th Infantry, National Army, is the old Fifteenth New York Infantry organization, Col. William Hayward, Commander. When this picture was shown at the War College a day or so ago, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, was invited to be present at this private showing. Afterward, upon consultation, it was decided to release this film at the earliest possible moment to the Committee on Public Information, that it may be shown throughout the country among the colored people, that they may be informed as to the splendid showing the men of their race are making on the "other side." All of the reports which come to the War Department indicate that these men are standing the shock of war admirably and are measuring up to the highest expectations of General Pershing and their military commanders. The Committee on Public Information, recognizing the value of this picture and its aid as an extremely effective piece of propaganda, has consented to whip it into shape at an early date, for showing in the various colored and white theaters of the country. PRICE. FIVE CENTS DUBOIS, ONE-TIME RADICAL LEADER, DESERTS AND BEATRYS CAUSE OF HIS RACE Wm. E. Burghart Dabois once crowned leader of the radical, uncompromising contenders for full equality, for identical rights of every kind with all other Americans, has at last finally weakened, compromised, desorted the light, betrayed the cause of his race. For some time this map, this former leader, or for a time leader of the colored oppositio to Dr. Booker T. Washington when he was the spokesman for the colored race, accepted by white Americans has been weakening. It has been painful for the Editor of the Guardian who persuaded this Literary genius to lead the radical movement to see Dr. Dabois lowering his sails. It was the Guardian which first put him forth as the best man to lead the fight for equality, human brotherhood and Liberty. But in the July "Crisis," a magazine that has brought easier times to the former head of the Niagara movement the compromise the surrender, the betrayal is made. Under the heading "Close Ranks" in the July number of "The Crisis", in the leading editorial Dr. DuBolis, after paving the way with the strange statement, "That which Germa' power represents today spells death to the aspirations of Negroes and all darker races for equality, freedom and democracy," he flatly urges, "Let us, while this war lasts, forget our special grievances." AND CLOSE RANKS—WITH OUR OWN WHITE FELLOW CITIZENS AND THE ALLLED NATIONS THAT ARE FIGHTING For Democracy. There is no need of wasting our mining words. Any $m_{n}$ who in the midst of a world war for world democracy dares, before this country has abolished any of its federal denials of democracy, before a single important civil or political disability $i_{s}$ removed by law or the action of the white citizenship, urge his race to forget our special grievances," is not only no longer a radical, he is a compromisor, he is a deserter, he is a rank quitter of the light for rights, he betrays his race in the great crisis and at the time when the greatest opportunity $i_{s}$ at hand if this race persists $i_{s}$ demanding for itself equality and liberty while it rights in the war for democracy for all others. It does not help Dr. DuBois that a position under Major J. E. Spingarn in the Department of Public Intelligence with rank of captain was offered him at the time this editorial appeared in the Crisis, which Dr. DuBois will take unless he $i_{\mathrm{s}}$ not permitted to also keep the place as Editor of The Crisis. FULTON NOTES Mount Calvary Baptist Church: Our Sunday School last Sunday was very alive, but we sure ought to girl up our side lines and come out on time. We had in our midsst Rev. Davis from the Fourth Baptist Sunday School and also Rev. Garlic from the Mt. Tabor Baptist. Sunday School. We are glad to have visitors at all times. 11:30 A. M. Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached a wonderful sermon from Job 9:33. being a very lengthy sermon he decided to finish the text at the night service. The above two brethren were present in the morning services. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs finished the latter part of Job 9:33. He is a powerful preacher. Let us throw our arms around him. Collection for the day was $103.00. Mr. William Johnson, one of our boys, sent greetings to his home and Church. He is now in the 535th Engineers Dept. stationed at Camp L/e, for the present. Monday, August 19, there will be a Queen's Jubilee, under the auspices of the T. E. L. Bible Class, of the Sunday School for the benefit of the Church, Mrs. M. E. Satterfield, Manager; Mrs. Ruth Fields, President; C. B. Jefferson, Teacher. Sunday, August fourth is our Communion. We are having a fine time at these services lately. Please come out and take a part. Visitors are always welcome at any time. A most interesting program was renamed at Camp Lee Sunday to interest the many boys, under the auspices of Mrs. Mary Pitman, who addressed the boys in a most elegant way. The program began by singing in chorus, "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Participants were the Misses L. Yates, O. Wooldridge, R. Gatewood, E. Drummer L. White, L. Nelson, R. Goffrey, Mrs. James Skipwith and C. White. A delicious dinner was served and enjoyed by the party of friends. Mrs. Tyler one of our up-town friends also spoke very touchingly to 'the boys. This program will go down in history as the first program rendered under the Red Cross Association.—R. G. The following letter was received from James L. Braxton, $30 State St., now stationed at Pampana, P. I: "Dear Mother, we are doing well. We are stationed at Pampana, P. I." He is better known as Loico Braxton. Vernie Nelson, 1013 Denny street and Charlie Berkley, 814 Denny street send greetings to their many friends. They are very anxious to enter the front. CAPT. POLLOCK WAKES STRONG POSITIIE TFN Mayor Ainslic concluded his inves} tigation of grand jury charges against Captain George 1. Pollock yesterday ovening at 7 o'clock and took the case under advisement. After a conference! between counsel for the Common- wealth and the defense It was an- nounced that the case would he sub- mitted without argument. Inthe; mieantime, {he inquiry into grand) Jury charges against Policeman C. A. Strain, Deseetive L. ©. Bertueet wn Obiet of Police C. A. Sherry will pr0- cced. Mayor Ainslic decided yester-} dzy ‘that he would not postpone the! inquiry of the other eases until he had arrived at a decision in the Pol- lock case, From the decision of he Mayor, it} is upparent thay he will not render, Mis decision fn exch case until lear Ings In all the eases have beon eon cluded. Certainly this is the impres-! ticn he made when ho tformed Cor; monwealth’s Attorney Wise that he! ald not tink that he should contin. uo tral in the other eases until he! arrived ata conclusion in one case.; However, he made it plain thet each| caso would be decided on its merits, and the evidence in one caso would! not be allowed to sway his decision in another case, POLLOCK TAKES STAND IN HIS . OWN DEFENSE, Captain Pollock task te stand in his own behalf yestorlay afternoon and for more thai an hor rebwtey the charges and testimony preferred against nim. At, the conclusion of his divect testimony, Colonel David A, Loake, leading counsel for the defense: suid: “Witness with you, gentle: men.” Murray M, McGuire, counsel for the Commonwealth, replied: “We have nothing to ask Captain Pollock. Stand aside.” ‘The position whlel lay Com, monwealth took was a distinet sur- prise, It had been taken for granted that Captain Pollock was to be pat {hrowgh a ‘eriltingy cross-exasination’ and was the fequert pred.etioa in the courtroom, ‘The tes:imony of Captain Pollock gmade a favorable impression, White oa the stand, he made an emphatic, clearent and uncqitivoes! denial of ahe charges which have been preferred geist aim, His testimony was clear wnlaltering, cohereny and vigorous, AL no time did he hesitate. His han BUage Was Well chosen and positive, and his memory served hin well as he remembered the minutest detalis. For the firs; time since the investi: gation began last Monday when the outlook was decidedly dark have mat: ters taken on a bright, aspect for Captain Pollock, Mis testimony was impressive, MRS, POLLOCK DORS NOT ‘TAKE MHI WITNESS STAND. Yesterday was clearly n day for the dofense. ‘The only marring feature was the failure 0 put Mrs, Pollock on the witness sind, after the pre: Viows announcement by attorneys for the defense thay Captain and Mrs. Pol lock would be the last witnesses for the defense, When court opened yesterday af- ternoon the Commonwealth informed the Mayor that the previous request of the defense that one of the spect: fications be made more definite could not be complied with, In their opin- fon, the specification was definite enough, A. HL. ‘Timberlake, connected with ‘T. W. Wood and Son, was introduced by the Commonwealth to prove the charge that Captain Pollock had been drunk on the Highland Park ear about two months ago. Mr. ‘Timber- lako said that he yoluntecred his tes- timony about two days ago to Mr. McGuire, Me said, “Bvery good cit Zen oughL !to report any oficer who is under the influence of liquor. I talked with Mr, ‘Toler, a member of the police foree, about ‘seoing Captain drunk on the ‘car the day after it happened. I didn’t say that Captain Pollock was so drunk that he couldn't walk, but T do mean to say that he was drunk, He got off at the old ‘own Hall in Highland Park.” ‘The defense later introduced Ber- tilion Operator William A. ‘Toler and he denied that Mr. ‘Timberlake ever talked to him about seeing Captain Pollock drunk on the car, POLLOCK REVIEWS HIS CAREER IN DEPARTMENT. Captain Pollock then took the stand. Ho said that he had beon connected with the Police Department as scere- tary since 1902, and as sceretary and purchasing agent since 1916, No com plaint had over been made against him either by the police boards under which he served or the present Mayor Hoe further stated that sine he has been connected with the Police De- spartment he has handled more than $2,000,000. In reply to a question from his attorney. he said that not ono cent of his money had ever gone amiss, After Colonel Leake iad rend the first charge. Captain Pollock said: “On the night of the reported domes: tie violence at my home, I had gone Nome wath a merchant’ friend. He. arrived homo just before midnight, 1 -vent in the house and pressed on the Nghts which lit the upstairs as well as the downstairs, My wife had not yet gone to bed, and she switched the lights off. I thtrned them on; she turned them off, I turned them on and she turned them off. When turned them on again she, said that ‘You ought to have been home tong ago! 1 said that ‘Lam the master in my own ‘home.’ She eallsd the See- ond Police Station end rsked the of- ficer on the beat to come to Floyd and Crenshaw, as there might be some trouble. Wo had had a spat previously. My wife is high-tompered and excitable. She is accustomed to spats, and we usually get over them by the next day and forgot it.” ‘TELLS OF VISIT OF POLICEMAN TO HIS HOUSE, No said that Policemen Taylor and Clarke and Magistrate Purdie arrived in the patrol wagon and he opencd the door ang asked them in, He said thet his wife did aot want e warrant when Squire Purdio told iner tha: she would have to go to court, and the ouly way sho had out of aly trouble was to Isste a warrant, His wife de cided not to issue a warrant, and Cap fain Pollock Was prevailed on to Zot 42 the patrol wagon and go to the station, | Captain Pollock said that on arriv- Ing at the station Lo talked to Ser- go nt Jordan, ‘Thon he went upstairs to go to bed,, but on second thought decided to go back horie, He went to Broad s'reet and called a taxicab, When he got home he was met, by Policeman Holt, who advised him ‘not to go in the house, as thére might be trouble, Captain Pollock replied thar there would be no trouble and went in the house, Captain Pollock admitted that he look “two or three drinks while the policemen were in my house T was worried becauge my wife had called for tite police.” As to the second charge alleging that ne was drunk one night at Broad and Monroe streets, Captain Pollock said that he remembered tke oceasiv Wstinetly and that he was nltogedher sober, He said that he had taken ‘one drink before leaving home, NEVER UNDER INFLUENCE OF | WHISKEY, Ts TRSTIPIES, | In his previous testimony Captain Pollock said: “IL have never been une der the influence of whiskey since my connection with the Police Depart: ment. T have been accustomed to takings a drink over since 1 reached ‘Manhood, Hven after the State went dry, up to April 1, T continued to have whiskey in my nome. — From April L antil June 24, when 1 was ‘suspended, 1 had not taken a drink. On the Might of June 21 T went to the fhome of a friend and there had two ighbats,” | In reply to the fourth charge, that phe was tt a house at Broad and [Monroe streets with iw questionable ‘character, Captain Pollock told of having: Zone there with a friend, who is a merchant. At the time he had {no reason to suspect that there was A woman in the house, Ho had gone jthere to wait for his ear, but sineo she missed the last Wesiiampton. car, he continued to chat with his friend, His friend went out and asked him ty wait a few minutes, ‘Then it was she heard quarreling in the hall, and \Went to see what the trouble was, and at the same time Policeman Brn. esi came up. Me explained it to Ernest, and went downstairs with his (friend and Policeman Ernest. His {irlend went east on Broad street and she went west, DENIES STATEMENT OF HOTEL DETECTIVE. } AS to the charge that he was at Murphy's Hotel with a questionable character, Capiain Pollock gave the He to John I. Powers, house detee- live for Murphy's Hotel. He said that he had been ‘called there by a woman from out of town, who told him that a woman friend of his was sick, Hoe went there about 2 o'clock one afternoon, and as his friend would not have a doctor, ie went. to Tragle's and got some medicine, ‘The other woman told him she would have to leave town that evening, and asked him if he would not come’ back after [Work and lok after his frend. Cup- tain Pollock said ne would, Te ad- mitted that his friend wer undressed jand sick in bed on the occasion of ils first visit, | Continuing, Captain Pollock sad that after work he went back tote room and found both women, fully dressed. ‘The woman who lived ‘out ot town told Captain Polleck that she would have to go shopping prior to leaving the city, and asked Captain Pollock to take care of her ‘Then it Was that Mr. Powers knocked on the door and said he was surprised to find Captain Pollock there. | In his testimony Captain Pollock said Chat Mr. Powers did not tell tho ‘truth when he said that he was in the room undressed. Moreover, he said that Mr, Powers did not jeave the room at ‘any time, and that he stayed there unt he tert ata ho set- Hed the woman’s account with Mr. Powers, giving him tho money. that {he woman who had lett had given him, } whe woman is of good character, and has a mother and sister and good Associates in this city, Tas not will- ing Lo make her name public, but will tell it to the Mayor and to the Com- monwealth’s Attorney and prove it by the register al Murphy's Hotet CaPttin Pollock then described nis visit to Mr. Disnoy, manegor of Mur. hy's Hotel, the next day, in order to explain it, ‘and how Mr.’ Disney hnd said: “T's all right, apy Thong every word you say.” Asked about the whiskey in the room, which Mr. Powers testified had heen’ claimed by him. Captain Pollock emphatically. de ed the truth of Mr. Power's stato. ment. “And before I divulge. the ladies’ names they ean have my job in the city of Richmond. will not in. Juro their character in tho slightest, 48 the publicity attached to it would disgrace them,” J In conclusion, Captain Potlock do- nied that he had ever been under the Influence of intoxtcents, either on or off duty, since has has been connected with the Police Department, Character witnesses testifying for Pollock were: Sergeant J. A. Otey, W. M. Watkins, H. T. Ezekiel, 1, 0! THE RIGHMGMD PLANE), 2ICHMOAND. Viren: Bailey, Carlton McCarthy @. H, Tomp kins and Henry G. Dickerson ‘The following witnesses testified as to the good charagter of Sergeant Jordan as to truth and verceity, and declared there was “none better” in the city: A. TL Mlournoy, Frank But- lor, William Jenkins and E,W. Evans —Times Dispateh, July 26, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS IN COLORED: HOLDS ANNUAL SESSION The Natlonal Association of Teachers In ColoFed Schools Holds Its Fi/- teenth Annual Session at Har- per's Kerr’, Wi Va, July BL-August 3 The program which has been ts- sued by President Clark, of Southern University, Baton Rouge, La, and his associates presents a wide grasp and most modern viow of education. Like other educational organizations this association feels as never before the pressing necessity of their regu- lar annual meeting. ‘The foreword of their announce- mont makes the following state- ment: "Notwithstanding tho rail- road rates aro higher than ever bo- fore, every teachor in the country should make as aerifico and attend the present meoting of the National Association of ‘Teachers In Colored Schools. Novor bofore in the history of the organization has there been such demand for getting together. ‘The necesity arises from the fact that while the war goes on tho spirit of education must not only not lag but must be carried forward with great- er determination than ever before. Every educational organization In the couniry has taken this view of tho situation, including the most effeetive organizations we have: the Superin- tendents' Division of the Nu EB. A. the National Organization. ‘for tho Promotion of Vocational Education and tho National Educational Axso- seciation proper. We must not do otherwise.” | The men who are on the program are the ripest educators of the race, boing engaged in every line of edu: cational endeavor: The place of meeting is near the astern Center, is historic and will Uself be an ailded attraction, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RUSIGNA- ‘TION To ‘The Raitor:— ‘There were few dry oyes in the large congregation that crowded tho First Baptist chureh, Roanoke, Va. 2 few Sundays ago when, just’ before the morning servieo closed, Rev. Ricks presented Mig resignation as pastor of the church. A more tan- gible demonstration on the part of the members of the ehureh was given At a special business meeting called to consider tho resignation at tho mid-week service, at which hundreds Of members were present and they voted unanimously NOT to accept the rosignation and requested a with. drawal of the same. ‘The resisnation has not been withdrawn, but Dr. Rieks promised the ehureh that he would further consult Him whose will must bo done, as it fs better to follow the silkon cord of God's love than to be led by the golden chain of men. Ho assured them that ho highly appreciated the voto of confidence which Was proof positive that the resignation was not offered on ac count of any difference on the part of Pastor and people, and bespoke their appreciation of the services that had been rendered thom by him as Minister of tho church, CALL POR 'PHE VIRGINIA BAP. IST STATE SUNDAY SOHOOL, CONVENTION. 2119 Marshall Avo., Nowport Nows, Va. To the Ofiicors, Missionaries and _Co- workors ot {he Baptist Stato Sun- day School Convention of Virginia at the First Baptist Church, Rov. R, H, Bowling, Pastor. Dear Friends: Tho Convontion will meot in Norfolk, on tho 21st of August at 9:00 A. ML ‘The first ses- sion will be held ‘Tuesday evening, at 8:00 P. M. and all the schools in tho Stato are asked to send delogates or mossengers. ‘This wil} bo one of the best sossions in our history and schools aro asked to sond a Iberal contribution. It is Imperative that you send representa- tives because matters of vital Intor- est will bo discussed regarding oe- closiastic work and business relating to the body politic. Living as we are in one of the most eventful epochs in the world’s history, it is urgont and wiso that dologates from all hamlets, Wistricts and cities meot this year to compare notes, take an inventory of “stock” and propare for futuro service. We usually gain inspiration at | these meetings and this fs why wo should assemble in large numbers to renew our offorts, gain inspiration at these meotings and this is why wo should assemble fn large numbers to ronow our efforts, gain inspiration to ald us in the continuation of our work, “lest we forget” and becomo possi mistic. ‘The Pastor, Superintendont and oflicors of the Church anit School arc preparing to take eare of ail who may come. A scholarly and uniquo pro- gram has beon arranged and all will be benefited who may come. J. 8. LEB, Presidont. J. K, TRENG, Corres. Secrotary. DO Ga) TRE. GEST Mae AIRS MARY JOHNSON’S HAIR | oe yey ag ro and Flutty | She Usod Sel NoAItS HAM panssiNg Osu HATE oly Reser, Kesey The Star Hair Grower sf SONAR: 2, | ‘ a | ee [Sue eR : ss ee aS >? 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Savings Accounts Solicited SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. APPLY MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK NORTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STS, John Mitchell, Jr., President Nn D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg, Phons, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phoue, Randolph 2tne Speclal Attention Patd to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Kine of Architectura, Job Work A Mpeatalyy. ROBERT C. SCOTT, Funeral Director FIRST CLASS LIVERY, OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN sT. TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH 2073, ALL NIGHT AND SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH 2703, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA | ®& | IT REALLY HAPPENED} STILT ARGUING WITH DRY LIPS, his malice on pre area and to get in a gor ‘Grievance and Malice are two ugly argument. ‘This. ¥ attributes in human charactor, but talking to a group aro found imbedded in a goodly num heard to deliver hi ber of the peoplo of this. world. It fon: (The part o is always best for tho individual to signing all the pre rid himself of these hindrances before transports to the tho Judge of all the earth takes tho not harbor a talloy ease in hand. Enough for that. Thero minutes, is obviow: is a certain man in our village who this is a free coun has a grievance against the preachers I can’t drink as m because of thoir aid in turning wet Old Noah had hi: Virginia into an arfad desert land, before men knew whore not even an oasis is allowed mocracy and hero to oxist for the slaking of the thirst ina democracy cou of @ poor, weary toddy-tastor. He and—and didn’t never loses an opportunity to vent water into wine! & FEMALE EMBALMER MADAME LUCIE CHRISTIAN SCOTT’ is associated in business with her husband, Maz, Alpheus Scott. 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DO SUMMER WORK, NINETRUNTH ANNUAL SESSION, Begins Juno Bt, 1928 ana Continues: Six Weeks Strong Faculty, Shady Campus, Ploasant Surroundings togistration ¥eo for Now Students, $2 Registration Fee for Old Students, $1 Porsons proparing to lodge on ‘the campus are advised to secure lodging iM advance by Sending, at once, their Rogistration Fea, For torma, courses of study, and othor Information, addrors PRESIDENT DUDLEY, AL & tT. SUMMER SCHOOL, Groenaboro, N. a SoBe Moti oo e@ enn... S.C. Waldron PAPER WANGING WALL PAINTING AND ~-ROOM MOULDING: WAREROOM 8 HAST FODRRAL sranwy RIONMOND, : vines his malico on preachers in general and to get in a good anti-prohibition argument. ‘This week ho was seen talking to a group of men and wad, heard to deliver himsolf {n this fash- fon: (‘Tho part of his spocch con- signing all the preachors via speody transports to tho placo that would not harbor a tallow-candle dog a pair minutes, 1s obviously omitted.) “If this is q freo country, why is it that Tean’t drink as much as I want, oh! Old Noah had his regular toiddies, before men know how to spell de: moeracy and hero I can’t get mind in @ democracy country! Yes, and— and—and didn’t Christ even turn water into wine! Ih? Did he?’ --- --- JUSTICE AND EQUALITY By Rev, Walter H, Brooks, D D Washington, D. C. Have you heard the cry in Dixie? It is floating out to sea. "Southern men and brothers, we are Fighting for Democracy." Brave and horny-handed fellows, They who fought in sixty-three! Neath the same old colors, we are Fighting for Democracy. And the fathers reaped a blessing. Shall their sons less favored be? Never, never, men, for we are Fighting for Democracy. By consent of all the governed, Men should rule, and laws should be. Every nation its own master— Haste it That's Democracy. This we preach, and this we'll fight for. "Till the fall of Germany; Yes, we're shouting down in Dixie, "Justice and Equality." THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES We were happy to have President A. C. Clark out last Friday night, and the meeting was a good one. General W. B. Ball was on the Voluntary Rally and showed that the Blues were hard at work. Last Sunday was a day that every boy and man were active and much was accomplished. The meeting for the workers gave the key to the day for service. 9:30 a. m., at the Y. M. C. A. building. 10 a. m., the work in the city jail, home and penitentiary was a great success and all were well paid. The boys were out in good numbers at 4 p. m., at the Y. M. C. A. building, and they enjoyed the address which caused them to think of the great opportunities which are now before them. Mr. C. L. Anderson gave the men an address which was crowded with much thought. Subject, "The Great Struggle." Every man was helped. Every man is asked to be on time Sunday, ready for hard work and the other man. The workers will hold an early meeting at 9:30 a. m., at the Y. M. C. A. All boys are invited to the meeting for boys at 4 p. m., at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. F. W. Ball will address the men at 5:30 p. m., at the Y. M. C. A. Toll the other man. Live singing. The Y. M. C. A. asked that every home have special prayer for this great hour that is now upon us. ```markdown ``` ELL'S EDITORIAL Other Activities The Executive Committee condemns the action of the Council Committee on streets in voting to close Hawthorn Avenue, in Ginter aPk, to prevent colored property owners of the city of Richmond living in Ginter Park, from passing through this avenue. Colored people use now and have always used Chamberlayne avenue, in Ginter Park, one of the finest streets in the South, and said use has not depreciated property values on this or any other street. the executive committee of the Richmond Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, voted unanimously to endorse Editor Mitchell's masterly reply to the uncalled for and prejudiced editorial of the Richmond Virginian, concerning the recent gathering of colored editors at Washington, D. C. The executive committee recommends that our people purchase a copy of The Planet for July 6th, 1918, and read this gem from the pen of this life-long champion of the race's interests. The Richmond Branch has employed Attorney J. Thomas Hewin to prosecute the conductor who assaulted Sarah Simms and knocked several of her teeth out because, it is alleged, she refused to change her seat and bit him. The conductor was assisted by several white passengers in beating up this fifteen-year-old colored girl. The executive committee selected twenty-five of the leading professional and business men and women of the race to attend the June meeting of the City School Board, to urge the election of colored men for principals in the colored schools of the city. A day prior to the set time of meeting, Chairman Hewin received notice that a quorum would not be present; therefore it would not be necessary for the committee to come. The executive committee urges every colored voter in the city to cast his vote on August 6th, 1918. We must get in the habit of exercising our citizenship in all local, State and national contests. During the fall and winter, the Richmond Branch will hold a series of meetings to instruct colored men how to qualify to become voters. The services of several of our patriotic and race loyal lawyers have been secured for these occasions. Dr. W. H. Stokes, Pres. Jr. Maggie L. Walker, Vice-Pres Jr. Theodore Hr. Exec. Com E. C. Burke, Treas. B. A. Cophas, Secy. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA BANKING Some people like to wait. Opportunity passes and they wait for another opportunity hoping for something better. They make a small amount of money weekly and then wait $u_{n}$ till they make a larger amount of money, and then they wait for a still larger amount before they begin to save forgetful of the act that that saving should begin at $o_{n}$ ce. It is not how much you save but the habit acquired by saving. They see others pass them in the race of life and others, some of whom they had regarded with contempt, and they still wait. When death comes they are still waiting. Charity alone saves their bodies from Potters' Field. Some other people are just the other way. They think about the future $a_{n}$ prepare for it both in religious matters and in industrial life. They get the coal for the winter in the summer time and the clothing for the winter during the same period They seldom have cause to ask favors of others and never are required to plead for charity. To which class do you belong? Start a saving account today. The Mechanics Savings Bank is open and so are the other abnks. Begin the good work today. You can save, too by purchasing War Saving Stamps. President JOHN MITCHELL, JR. President Mechanics Savings Bank. ECEPTION FAREWELL RECEPTION On July 11th, a grand reception was tendered Rev; and Mrs. W. H. Gray by the friends of Abingdon on their departure from our town to enter upon a new field of labor at the First Baptist church, Christiansburg, Va. As the mistress of ceremonies Mrs. Mamie Lyons called on the following persons; they rendered their parts admirably, each one showering words of commendation upon the departing pastor: Paper, Miss Clara Patterson; addresses, Revs. Billups, Harold and Ward; singing, The Liggons Quartette. After which refreshments were served by the following ladies: Mesdames Bessie Cooley, Lucy Moor, Nannie Nicholas, George Byrd, Johanna McClanningham, Cassie Lawles, Beaith Nowlan, Susie Liggons, Harriet Lynes. Committee on arrangements: Messrs. Arthur Williams, Boyd Nicholas, R. B. Goode. Rev. Gray's work here was very successful. He greatly increased the membership and put the church on a strong financial basis. He is an excellent preacher and pastor, being held in highest esteem by his members. 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Richmond-Washington Local, Lv, $2.10 MW $1.50 MW 7.00 MW 5.20 MW 11.25 MW daily, Fredericksburg Accom, week days, Lv, $1.50 MW; Ar, $1.85 MW; Ashlain Accom, week days, Lv, $7.50 MW, $4.60 MW; Ar, $6.30 MW, $5.90 MW elet and baggage offices not open for this time Byrd St. (stopping at Elba) NORFOLK & WESTERN ONLY ALL-RAIL LINN TO NORFOLK. Broadway Station, Ribbonbond. FOR NORFOLK, "85 A. M., "90 A. M., "9:00 P. M., "9:56 P. M. FOR NORGUNG AND THE THWBT: "90:00 A. M., "9:00 P. M. ARRIVE RICHMOND—From Nostelk: "11:18 A. M., "14:45 P. M. From the West: "11:18 A. M., "14:45 P. M. "Daily" Daily except Sunday. "Sunday", Office, 888 K. Main St. Phone, Mad. 697. ATLANTIC COAST LINE EFFECTIVE February 11, 1918 TRAINS ILAVE RACCORDING DAILY-For Players and South: 8:30 A.M. and 6:15 P.M. 12:45 A.M. For Norfolk: 6:05 A.M. M; 0:00 A.M. M; 8:00 P.M. M; 5:55 P.M. For RYE: West: 9:30 A.M. M; 8:00 P.M. M; 8:55 P.M. For Petersburg: 12:45 A.M. M; 6:05 A.M. M; 8:30 A.M. M; 0:00 A.M. M; 8:30 A.M. M; 8:00 P.M. M; 8:00 P.M.; 8:35 P.M. M; 5:55 P.M. M; 6:15 P.M. M; 8:35 M. For Goldbear and Fayetteville: 4:00 P.M. TRAINS ARRIVING RICHMOND DAILY-6:00 A.M. M; 4:55 A.M. M; 8:40 A.M. M; 10:00 P.M. M; 10:00 P.M.; 8:35 P.M. M; 15:00 P.M. M; 6:05 P.M. M; 6:55 P.M. M; 7:45 P.M. M; 6:15 P.M. *Except Sunday.* *Sunday only.* Time of arrival and departure and connections not guaranteed. THE SOUTHERN SR SERVES THE SOUTH (N. B.—Following schedule figures published information and not guaranteed). 5:80 A. M.—Daily—Local for Danville. 10:80 A. M.—Daily—Limited—For all points South. Fullman buses major car. 8:30 P. M. — Except Sunday, Sunday is less Gay. Buffalo Sund. and intermediate state. 8:30 P. M. — Chavis, Atlanta. 8:30 P. M. — Ermaugh with Pullman observation car. 11:15 P. M. -Daily-Limited-For all points South, Pulliam rush 1:09 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE 6:15 P. M. -Daily-Local to West Point. 6:10 P. M. -Steamer train, daily except Sunday for West Point and Baltimore. No stop 7:58 A. M. -Daily. TRAINS ABOVE BRIELMOND From the South: 1:09 A. M., 8:10 A. M., 8:10 A. M. and 8:20 P. M. daily; 8:40 A. M. except Sunday From West Point: 1:40 A. M., 8:15 P. M., daily and 8:45 A. M. -Steamer train from Pulliam, daily except Sunday. MAGRIFORM DENY D. P. A. 907 East Main Street Phone Madison 128 24 North Sewitt Street CHESAPEAKE & OHIO. Cinnatlind, Loville & West, *"1:50 p.," *8:30 p. Main Line Local, *"8:38 a.," *8:51 p. James Line, *10:00 a.," *8:51 p. Newport News, Norfolk, *"8:20 a.," *12:8 a.," *8:15 p. Old Point, *"8:20 a.," *12:8 a.," *8:15 p. Newport News, Local, *"7:00 a.," *8:15 p. From Norfolk, Newport, *"11:10 a.," *8:40 p. Newport News, Local, *"0:65 a.," *8:10 p. From West: *"8:10 a.," *8:40 p. Locals, *"10:18 a.," *7:56 p. James Line, *"0:25 a.," *5:10 p. James Line, *"0:25 a.," *5:10 p. Excerpt Sunday. SEABOARD AIR LINE. THE PROGRESSIVE RAILWAY OF THE SOUTH TRAIN leave daily: 9 A. M. Worthing, local 1141 P. M., Bloesperg Atlanta and Jornhowville; 8:40 P. M., Athens-Barrington general; 11:40 P. M. Trains arrive 8:40 A. M. 9:45 A. M. 10:45 P. Trains arrive 8:40 A. M. 9:45 A. M. 10:45 P. 8:40 P. M. 9:45 A. M. THNB ```markdown ``` RAILROADS YORK RIVER LINE --- Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ONE YEAR ..... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ..... .80 THREE MONTHS ..... .40 FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS ..... $2.00 SATURDAY.....AUGUST 3, 1917 Be polite and obliging, even in the army. When Russia collapsed, the real troubles of the Allies began. It is necessary that we be hopeful and joyous, even though our hearts are well nigh breaking. In some cases dying is much easier than living, for living some times is a living death. Colored folk who sing and pray should now exercise that gift. The country needs it. We are having all kinds of weather over here and they are having all kinds of fighting over there We hope for peace, but we must continue to prepare for war. Peace and victory is the watch-word. Peace without victory is not the slogan. The Government is now taking over the telegraph and telephone lines in this country. Great is the Government! 8. Get ready for the fourth Liberty Loan. As long as the United States Government backs the investment, it's all right. Colored folks, be loyal, Just like you have always been. Trust God and help President Wilson, and all will be well. Be of good cheer, the sun's rays of peace will be seen over the hill-tops bye and bye, and the boys will come home in the morning. Be of good cheer. God reigns. Man has forgotten Him in prayer and He is making man pay the price and the woman, too, for that matter. The Germans have been falling back. This retreat has been stopped before the Allies regained as much ground as they recently lost. The war clouds are dark in France. While the reports are encouraging at times, the indications are that we shall be required to make as many more sacrifices as we have made. There will be good times in this country for many years to come. Prosperity always follows in the wake of war, even a devastating war. The army officials are taking the good and the bad, the crook and the honest man march shoulder to shoulder in this great draft system and no one complains. German submarines are off the Atlantic Coast sinking merchant vessels, and they have sunk one of our war ships, but we are still sending troops to France. A man who goes into the army may come home again safe and sound. The doubt as to which one will be killed or wounded is what causes the heart-ache and the pain. There are some good white folks in this country, and no one knows it better than the good colored ones. --- No one believed that Germany could hold out three years. She has held out four years and is still going strong. No one believed that France could have held out four years. There is one consolation in this great trouble. The more men taken away, the better it will be for those left behind. They will take the women next. A great call $ i_{8} $ being made for Red Cross workers. Colored doctors will go next. Many of them are ready and willing to go. Many others are willing to stay. As luck would have it, we do not belong to the medical fraternity. If we did, we believe we would be in France now. We hope that God will look after the sinners. The Devil ha$ always been noted for looking after the saints. He keeps them busy trying to foil him and trying to get into Heaven "The Birth of a Nation" is not very popular in this country at the present time. The ready response of the colored men at the time of the call to arms did more to convince the American people of the outrageous slanders contained in that play than anything else. Senator B. R. Tillman did not live through the war, but he saw colored men with white ones going into it, and of him it may well be said that nothing became him so well in this life as his leaving it. We hope that he may receive that mercy and forgiveness for his sins that he denied to his fellow colored co-laborers. But then, he is dead. We are waiting for Thomas Dixon next. This war is costing the United States Government two million dollars per hour. They say that it will last three years. One thing is certain: The United Government $_{18}$ certainly much better off than we thought it was, if it can pay its bills for that length of time. But then, we are a part of the United States Government. --- It is terrible to think about what would have happened, had not the United States entered the war, Peace would have been declared by this time with Germany as the victor and what kind of peace would it have been? Some people are wondering if it is possible for us to lose this war, and some others are wondering if it is possible for us to win it. Regardless of the outcome, we must stagger on through it to the end. ```markdown ``` EDITOR TROTTERS COMMENT Now comes Editor William Monroe Trotter, whose editorial columns for some time have been lacking in the number of columns furnished as to the opinion of the sage of that journal and takes credit for having made the able and distinguished Dr. W. E. B. DuBols, the recognized leader of the radicals. He is now assailing himself upon the virtual charge of racial heresy. The proper thing to do is to get Mr. Trotter in the War Department service at Washington or somewhere else. Thi$_{s}$ aggressive American citizen is the nearest approach to the fighting Roosevelt that we have $O_{n}$ our side of the line. He should be given a place in the American army, where he can exercise his specific gifts in this direction. Why not Dr. DuBois decline the captaincy upon the condition that our good friend Trotter accepts it? Of course Mr. Trotter would not write the kind of editorial that Dr. DuBois has written, but what difference would that make? Should Dr. DuBois decline, we beg leave to offer the name of William Monroe Trotter, of Boston, Mass., as a most efficient, energetic assistant to Major Joel E. Spingarn. Still when we come to think the matter over, should Mr. Trotter decline to consider the appointment and Major Spingarn and Secretary Baker would decline to consider Mr. Trotter, we would be placed in a most embarrassing position. But what has the Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War to say about the matter? If they want a fighter, they will certainly find one in the brilliant editor of the Boston Guardian. PRESIDENT WILSON'S DELIVERY ERANCES Lynch-law must go! This fact has been emphasized by the ringing appeal to the sense of fair-play in the THE RICHMOND FLANEY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA American nation by His Excellency, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, as published in the press of the country Saturday, July 27, 1918. This deliverance was timely and to the point. It covers this country from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf. It applies and appeals to black as well as $ _{a} $ to white, to white as well as to black. The argument is logical and his utterances will be heartily approved by every law-abiding citizen in the United States. That it will have its effect is evident. One blast upon his bugle horn were worth a thousand man." It may be well to state that the present "sage of Tuskogee," Dr. Robert R. Moton, Hon. Emmett J. Scott and others are largely responsible for this deliverance at this time. We do our hat to them, while smilingly singing and thanking the present occupant of the White House to the tune of 'Praise God from whom all blessings flow? President Wilson takes $h_3$ own time about some things, but he 'gets there just the same." THE OUTLOOK It is a difficult task to tell any one just how the present war is going. The restrictions are such that one cannot tell just what he should say or just what he should not say. The outlook at present $i_s$ not bright for the Allies. Germany has developed a resourcefulness that is nothing short of astounding. Aided by the collapse of Russia and Roumania, untold stores of all kinds have fallen into her hands. Much of these supplies came directly from this country. As a result, she controls Belgium, Northern France, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, Russia and a part of Italy. The people in these countries are under the German yoke and are paying taxes into the German treasury. We include in the term, "Germany," Austro-Hungary, Bulgarias and Turkey. All of these places are governed practically from Berlin. As surprising as has been the success of the Germanic Allies has been the resourcefulness and astounding energy of this country under the leadership of President Woolrow Wilson It is admitted that the full force of our present preparedness can not be felt until next year, but the rapidity of our present movements has been marvelous. There is much ahead of $ u_{8} $ to be done but we have struck the stride and we are doing it. The outlook may be dark at present but by united effort all along the line we may reach the goal that we seek. Can we get another million men on the other side? Can we feed and supply them after we get them there? We can do it if we all work together. THE AGRICULTURAL JULY BULLETIN Commissioner G. W. Koiner is mailing out from the Department of Agriculture the July Farm Bulletin. These monthly agricultural bulletins contain regularly a lot of practical and helpful information to our Virginia farmers free of cost. The July bulletin contains valuable information on the preparation for the next year's wheat crop, the attention of farmers being especially called to the loss in yield which many farmers sustain by failure to properly prepare the land for the crop before it is seeded. The contents further include articles on the following subjects: Information on the Wool Market; the control of the Cucumber and Melon aphis; standards on Wheat and Corn; the use of Rock Phosphate; and War Saving Stamps. These helpful bulletins are mailed free to all farmers. FARMVILLE NEWS. Farmville, Va., July 30—Misses Cammie and Bernice Hamilton, of South Boston are visiting their cousin Miss Louise Hankins. The great cantata, Saul; King of Israel was rendered at the Opera House Tuesday night to an overflowing audience of both white and colored. This cantata was given by local talent under the directions of Prof. Boisseau of Lynchburg. The First Baptist Church is preparing for a $500.00 rally on the first Sunday in August. Messrs. Theodore Coleman, Joe Coles, and James Beard, of South Boston were visitors in the city the first of the week. LABOR DAY PICNIC Stop, look, listen! Are you going? Going where? To Lecost, Midlothian Va., the new Fish Pond and Plein Ground for Colored People. There will be a large picnic given there for the benefit of the new Help One Another Club and we are asking every colored man, woman and child to meet us at Lecco on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 1918. All persons from Hopewell will start from Dreamland Park. We also ask every colored man or woman who has an automobile to help us on that day. There will be some of the best men and women of the race to speak to you on that day. Edward McElvene, Proprietor, address Box 216, City Point, Va. or Box 4 Midlothian, Va. The boy with the Yellow Hudson Car. WANTED—A Good Representative in every town. Can make from $15.00 to $50.00 per month working for us. Particulars free. R. C. GULLEY, 404 E. Marshall St., Richmond, Va. AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS (Allen's National News Bureau, 2 W 131st St.) NEW YORK, July 29.—The Negro Book for Negro Soldiers Movement, with headquarters at 2305 Seventh ave and which has been organized for the purpose of placing books written by Negroes in the cantonments where Negro soldiers are stationed announced at its Eastern headquarters here last week, that it has launched a national membership campaign for the purpose of securing members from every section of the country and to increase the scope of its work and to bring the purpose of the organization before every race loving man and woman of the country. A committee of one hundred has been formed for the purpose of directing the drive which will be launched in the various Negro churches throughout the country and to bring before the young people of the race an opportunity where they can do a fine patriotic service for the race and carn prizes which will be of value. Henry F. Downing who is the organizer of the movement and the director of the drive told your correspondent last week that the association will give away $2,502.00 in War Savings Stamps as prizes and that every worker would be given some prizes, even if they only brought in one memBER. He said that the campaign would be conducted in a thorough businesslike manner and that he has instructed the committees who are working through the churches just how to present the matter in leaflets which have been published. The Association is trying to raise $30,000 with which to carry on the work, and the membership campaign is one of the methods set upon to assist it in meeting this need. The movement is one of the most worthy undertakings that has ever been launched to meet the peculiar needs of the colored soldiers and already it has been endorsed by the leading men and women of both races throughout the country. Together with the endorsement of prominent people the Association has the hearty support of The American Library Association, which is giving it all of the assistance that it can render. The Association was formed as the result of an article written by Mr. Downing, calling attention to the needs of the colored soldiers, especially as it related to reading, which is one of the most important parts of the soldier's recreational life. He urged that books written by colored authors be distributed at the colored cantonments and the idea readily met with a national response. "The officers of the Negro Book Movement are: Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson, who ever since the war has been active in war relief work and who has taken a keen interest in the problem as it relates to the Negro soldiers, John E. Nail, Jr., a lieutenant in the Fifteenth Infantry, Rev. J. W. Rankins, secretary of Missions of the A. M. E. Church, W. M. Webb and Louis W. George, who is one of the most active workers in the movement. Mr. Downing, the active director has finds experience and is the author of "The American Cavairman" the plot of which is laid in Liberia, Africa, where he served in a diplomatic way for several years. Those who are interested in the movement are urged to write to the headquarters, where further information will be given. The movement is a creditable one and should be supported in a big way by the race throughout the country. HONIBAL MAJOR WRITES "PATRIOTIC PRAYERS." The war is giving to the young colored men a fine opportunity to make contributions both in a literary and practical way, and it is interesting to see that they are measuring up to this opportunity. One of the finest literary contributions that has been made and one that, has won the commendation of all those who have seen it, has been a little booklet of "Patriotic Prayers" written n by Honibal Major of this city. The little booklet which has been dedicated to the Allies is valuable both from an artistic and literary standpoint and on the front cover is the Goddess of Liberty, surrounded by all of the flags of the Allies, under which are found these words: "For the Triumph of Right over Might, and the establishment of Liberty, Peace, and Righteousness Throughout the World." The prayers which breathe the very highest and loftiest of sentiments are The National Prayer which is written in commemoration of the 142nd anniversary of the Nation's Independence; The International Prayer which expresses the hope and desires of the warring nations; Thankskiving Prayer for Jerusalem and its Restoration; and a General Prayer, which aptly fits the needs of the Negro race at this time. The prayers are well written and the little booklet makes a valuable souvenir and one that ought to be in the hands of every man and woman of the race throughout the country. The booklet has been highly endorsed by President Wilson, ex-President Roosevelt, the Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, the Secretary of the War Department and other influential people. It sells for twenty-five cents and can be had by addressing Mr. Major at 2219 Seventh avenue. The effort is one that in time will give Mr. Major a big place in the literary contribution to the nation. ATLANTIC CITY READY FOR THE BUSINESS LEAGUE Atlantic City is already for the next session of The National Negro Business League which will open its session in that city beginning August 21. Every effort is being made to make this a record session and judging $ 100 PANTS MADE TO MEASURE from the response that is being given to the league the city by the sea will for three days have in its midst some of the most carnest men and women of the race from every section of the country. The League will be welcomed to the State by Governor Walter Edge, who is preparing a special message to the colored citizens of this State and the address on behalf of the city will be made by Mayer Bacharah. Prominent members of the League will make responses. Owing to the fact that the attendance will be unusually large and that an opportunity will be had to bring the significance of the war before the Nation, the discussion of the problems that have arisen as the result will take great prominence at the meeting. This will be discussed under a symposium: "Winning the War" and will be under the direction of Emett J. Scott. President Napier is pleased with the response that he is meeting with and it is the general opinion that the league will have a notable session. EMMETT J. SCOTT AT TUSKEGEE Information has reached this bureau that Hon. Emmet J. Scott, the Special Assistant to Secretary of War Baker, made a Visit to Tuskegee last week, and while he crowded in busy moments he looked over matters in connection with his duties at the school, and made an address at the closing session of the Summer School which was the largest in the history of the school. He called attention to the duties confronting the teachers of the race, and urged them to carry the significance of the war to the rural districts where they are teaching, and said to them that they can be of great service in calling attention to the necessity of conserving all lives. One of the important matters that Mr. Seco I took up while at Tuskegee was the conference he held with Dr. Moton with reference to the part that the school can play in educating the community relative to the part that the colored people are taking in the war and one of the things that the school will do this coming fall will he to make the school a center on information for those who live in the neighborhood. Tuskegee has taken an active part in the war and over 400 students and alumni are now in active service. Mr. Scott's visit to Tuskegee was one of inspiration and there is no man who is better in touch with the general situation than he. He has long been an integral part of the life of the school and has the respect of the faculty and the entire students body to a remarkable degree. As the Special Assistant to Mr. Baker he has rendered the country, and especially to the race great service and as the result of his fup initiation and training he has been able to bring to his work an unusually fine background. He is one of the most interesting of the younger group of educators and furnishes to the youth of the race a fine possibility of what it is possible to attain. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN JAMES T CARTER BEGINS ACTIVE PRACTICE OF LAW. After more than twenty years' service as stenographer and typewriter for the well-known law firm of Christian and Christian and Christian, Gordon and Christian, and having pursued a full course of law under approved institutions and competent instructors, and successfully passed the examination required by the laws of this State, I beg to announce to the public that I am now located at Room No. 201, Mechanics Bank Building, for the practice of law. 'Phone Madison 122. JAMES T. CARTER. WANTED - Waitresses, Chambermaids, Cooks, Kitchen Help and others wanted for our best hotels and private families. Good wages. Don't write - Come ready for work ROYER'S EMPLOYMENT BU REAU, 1608 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION CALLED TO MEET. To the Valley Baptist Association: Dear Brethren—The time is drawing near for us to meet at East Raddford, Va., August 7, 1918. We are praying for a successful meeting, Rev. J. K. Smith, the pastor is ready and awaiting our arrival, Dr. C. E. Miller, the corresponding secretary has sent an appeal to each Church Will you answer his call? See that your Church sends up as much as possible for the work. The educational work at Lynchburg and Missions are calling on us to do our best. Dr. Woods, the recording secretary writes that the minutes were sent to the press three months ago and should have been out, but on account of help being dafted, they may not be able to get them out before we meet. We regret the delay, but in these times of distress throughout the country we may expect a few disappointments. Let us praise the Lord that it is no worse with us and hope for better in the future. Trusting that our meeting will be harmonious. S. S. WATTS, Moderator of the Valley Baptist Association. Natural Bridge, Va., July 16, 1918. 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Rich men only formerly were able to purchase them. Now it's the poor man's inning. Buy to-day. Mechanics Savings Bank, SIX SATURDAY.....AUGUST 3, 1917 PEACE COMMISSION (Continued From First Page.) erful Convention was becoming an object or ridicule, to the embarrassment of thousands of loyal unselfish Baptists, whose hearts yearned for the peace and progress of the family than for the triumph of factions, or individuals. Peace proposals appeared here and there to be rejected because they came from this or that side. The situation grew worse with no relief in sight. Strong pastors, North and South, East and West, weared of the strife and contention and decided to remain away from both wings of the Convention, until the situation cleared. Special efforts took large crowds to both Conventions and large sums of money were raised and these facts were emphasized and used to justify the separation; but they served more to demonstrate the folly of separation and to illustrate with a large, well organized and vigorously handled, united Convention could accomplish for the denomination and the race. and they are assisted in the interpretation, if they can see the original records of proceedings, read the speeches for and against adoption and thereby reproduce the sentiment and conditions out of which the law originated. No person at Memphis, who heard and saw and felt, was left in doubt as to the sincerity and honesty of the Commissions or the great overwhelming sentiment of the hundreds of weeping, hoping, praying Baptists assembled in the First Baptist family, throwing technicalities and non essentials to the winds. And in this case, "the voice of the people." must have been, "the voice of God." The Commission hurried to their task after proper organization. The courtesy of the floor was accorded Editor John H. Frank, of the Union Review Editor J. D. Crenshaw, of the National Institutes of Police. The (Continued in Reprint). OFFICIAL CALL To Baptist Churches, Associations and Conventions throughout the United States. Greetings.—By authority of the Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention, your attention is here by called to the thirty-eighth Annual Session of the said Convention to be held with the Baptist Churches of St. Louis and the State of Missouri, September 4-10, 1918. This call is made in accordance with the report of the Peace Commission which met at Memphis, Tennessee on the 19th of March 1918 and at the earnest solicitation of the Baptist of St. Louis made to all factions of Baptist in the United States. We have been assured that ample arrangements will be made to entertain the many thousands of Baptist who will attend this meeting. Under the constitution there are three classes of members composing the convention. viz. Representative, Life and Annual. It is specially urged that all Baptist churches will be represented at this meeting of the convention by messengers chosen by the churches. Owing to war conditions it may not be possible to secure reduce rates or special trains to the convention hence messengers may be required to reach St. Louis in special coaches or on regular trains. In that event it will be necessary to start from your home in ample time to reach St. Louis not later than September third. E. C. MORRIS, President. R. B. HUDSON, Secretary. National Baptist Convention. Get in the swim. Save The Planet Coupons. Get a Prize. Others received them: you can do the same. AGENTS. The Oriental Brown Shoe Shining Parlor, 1721 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. SAKATOGA SPRINGS, N. X. George Edw. Marriganall, 30 S. Franklin St. BEDFORD, VA. R. Mr. Hayden, 708 Peaks St. BELLE HAVEN, VA. Geo.. L. Balley, P. 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John Mitchell, Jr., President, 311 N. 4th St. 'Phone Ran. 2213 D. P. Bragg, Secretary, 506 North Second Street. (Continued from Page 6) doings of the Commission would be given to the people and it was desired that the editors should have first-hand information so as to prevent any confusion as to what was actually done. Editor Frank, by courtesy of the Chairman, read the terms proposed by the Commission of the unincorporated Convention (which he said was in his hand writing) and Dr. W. H. Moses presented the terms of the Commission of the National Baptist Convention. After proper discussion and deliberation, a tentative agreement was reached and the agreed terms were referred to a Conference Committee, composed of representatives selected by the three Commissioners. After a short recess the Commission re-assembled and the Conference Committee submitted its transcript of the agreed terms, of final adoption. The perfected draft of the articles of agreement was carefully gone over, each item and article was closely scrutinized. At the end of the discussion, in which Dr. Frank participated, the Peace Agreement was unanimously adopted by the Joint Commission. There was thanksgiving and a hearty hand shaking and the Commission returned to the church, and the report was read to an anxious spirit filled through that had spent the day in prayer. The mass assembly ratified the agreements amid shouts and tears of joy. Dr. B. C. Morris and Dr. R. H. Boyd clasped hands in fraternal greeting and the great Baptist family again turned its face toward the morning. President Morris announced an early meeting of the Executive Board of his Convention, in an effort to carry out in good faith, the terms of the Peace Commission, Pres. E. P. Jones made no announcement. The Executive Board of the National Baptist Convention met at Hot Springs pursuant to the call and ratified the place Terms; and with the hope of re-uniting the divided family changed the meeting place of the Convention from Nowark, N. J., and tentatively accepted an invitation from St. Louis, pending favorable action by the Executive Board of the Convention un-incorporated. Unfortunately this Board did not bring its meeting within the time limit, as was contemplated by the Peace Commission. Much has been said about the right of a Board to change the place of meeting of the parent body in the absence of what is called "providential hindrance." When a body has separated into contending factions, each having its Board, what on earth could binder either or both Boards from making any change, looking toward a re-union of the dismembered parts. If the disrupted body had lost its legal identity, by the separation, this identity would certainly be restored by re-union; and there is no power, legal or ecclesiastical, that could interpose an objection to such procedure. There could be no legal objection, because the identity had not been fixed, by any Court of competent and final jurisdiction, so far as the un-incorporated Convention was concerned. And if any Board had the right to change the meeting-of its parent body, certainly the Board of an unincorporated body would have that right, since there would be no corporate rights and powers to be violated or disturbed. An executive board is the only part of a voluntary deliberative body (such as a Baptist Convention or Association) that is operative, when the organization has adjourned; and the Board has the right, in reason and common sense, to do anything that seems wise and proper in furtherance of the objects and aims for which the organization stands. Is denominational peace or re-union an object or an aim of a Convention of Baptists, or is the shooting of a star or the breaking of a levee something closer to Providence and therefore a more valid reason for changing the place of meeting? The great passes of the people are tired of quibbling, caviling, and duplicity. They want peace and they want it now. The world war has presented new problems that call for the most efforts of a reunited brotherhood. There are some things dearer to us than office or a piece of property. Much constructive work must be done, in our churches and in our organizations, from the smallest to the largest. Too much strife is being wasted by internal strife and a play for advantage. Editor Frank says, there is "a nigger in the woodpile." He must have reference to the Peace Terms, meaning that there is deception where in the Commissioner's Report, Dr. Frank is regarded by his Reporter, as being a fairly well educated man, and he must concur in their judgment, as he says he consented to write the terms for his Commissioners, at the peace meeting. I know he read them before the joint meeting. He was also in the inner circle, when the Conference Committee made the final draft of the report and was allowed to take part in the final adoption. There are six "sticks" of wood in the "pile," and Dr. Frank handled every stick and assisted in piling them and was only able to discover a small knot on one of the sticks which was trimmed to the satisfaction of the entire commission. What so blinded Editor Frank that he could not see the "nigger in the wood pile" during the deliberations? It was not the tears from the prayer meeting, for it is said he kept out of reach of the prayer meeting. It surely could not have been any lack of understanding, as to the meaning of the English language, for the Editor is regarded, by some as one of the wise ones. It is said that Editor Frank saw fit to publish in his paper his proposed terms before publishing the agreed terms, but there was no complaint from us. Now, let me lay in the pile three sticks of wood, in their original form, which were unanimously passed upon by our separate Conference Commission and let the world see if we had any "niggor" concealed. (POSSIBLE CONCESSIONS) 1. That the Committee on charter 5—NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meek ing the National Baptist Convention be dissolved at the next session of the Convention and that the charter be abrogated in the interest of peace and harmony." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHM DND, VIRGINIA of the National Baptist Convention resign, at the next session, so that our returning brethren may have the highest of freedom, in helping to elect a set of officers suitable to both sides." 3. "That in the interest of peace and harmony, the pending law suit be withdrawn, provided the lawyers on both sides will adjust the matter of Convention control of the National Baptist Publishing Board to the satisfaction of the United Convention." Look, ye Baptists of the country, and see if there is any "nigger in the wood pile." If not, let us turn to the Editor's chair, if per-chance the "nigger" may not be concealed there! Our Commissioners were anxious for peace and re-union. They were willing to pay any price, except personal integrity and denominational principle. They craved the old associations, the sweet followers of by gone days. And they proposed to seek them by every avenue of right, justice and honor. We call upon the Negro Baptists of the country to answer the call of duty. The truth will win, if we will set it free. Let us hoist the banner of a united denomination in God's name and defy any man, or set of men, to haul it down. The father $_{8}$ with have brought the standard to its present place should see that it does not fall at the hands of those who place personal ambition above the triumph of righteousness. The enemies of re-union must not be allowed to conceal themselves behind the shifting camouflage of misinterpretation of plain articles of agreement, while they seek new angles of attack. Office should not be pledged to any men who could not be elected by the great free mass of re-united Baptists. Pledge every true Baptist an open door, a fair count, and a square deal and the rest will be set in order, when the mighty host of re-united Baptists assemble. We want the rule of the Bible rather than the supremacy of legal and parliamentary technicalities. The great masses are honest but patient; and we have about reached the point where patience ceases to be a virtue. What say you brethren, North, South, every where and of whatever Convention? Why should we not get together? What say you? The hour has struck? First Class Service at Reasonable Rates PHOTOS—We Offer you the Latest and Most Artistic Photon at a More Moderate Figure than you can Obtain Elsewhere. Special Attention Paid to Children. We will Also be Pleased to Quote You Prices on Exterior and Interior View Work. ENLARGING AND COPYING FROM OLD PHOTOS A SPECIALTY GEORGE O. BROWN, Photographer 603 NORTH SECOND STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA MONTANA A commission composed of picked men from the Southern Baptist Convention, and from the two wings of our National Baptist Convention has marked out the way for denominational peace. They sought no advantage; they had no personal axes to grind. They heard the high call of duty and responded to the call. They did their work faithfully fearlessly, and efficiently. Shall the militant host of loyal Baptists take up the guage of battle and rout the enemies of denominational peace, from every camp, and pave the way for the broadest activities in our history? Or, shall we parley and temporize, until our forces are disgusted, discouraged and scattered, and our proud banner trails in the dust of selfishness and personal aggrandizement? "With malice toward none, with charity to all," for the right as God gives me the power to see the right, I send this message of truth and duty to the Baptist Brotherhood of the country and await your answer—your verdict. SEVER BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY THE PLANET POANOKE NEWS POANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., July 29.—Mr. V. P. Dean, of 508 Fifth avenue, N. W. left the city Tuesday July 30 for Chicago for a two weeks vacation. We hope him a pleasant trip. On return, he claims he will be ready for the camp at Port Wayne Indiana. Mr. Larkin Hurt of 514 Seventh stree N. W. left Saturday night for Goodview, Va. visiting his wife, Mrs. Laura J. Hurt who is spending the Summer on their farm at the old home and producing vegetables etc. Mr. Edgar A. Stunfield 153 Welts Alley N. W. left Sunday morning for Cincinnati Ohio before reporting for Camp Meade. He will return Wednes day night. Rev. James D. Walker of 121 Wells avenue preached to an appreciative audience at 3:30 Sunday evening at the Maple Street Baptist Church. His text was Exodus 14:15 and the subject "Go Forward." It was very appropriate for the occasion for the watchword to all in these busy times is Go Forward. Rev. M. W. Gilbert, of Sweet Union Baptist Church and his congregation were in attendance, which added much encouragement to the occasion. All were benefited by listening to the Scripture message. Mrs. Hester Sills died Sunday morning, July 14 from acute indigestion at 204 Liberty street, Norfolk, Va, and her remains were shipped here to the home of her daughter, 428 Fourth ave nue, N. W., Mrs. Louise Burton. The funeral took place from the home and was conducted by the Rev. D. R. Pewell. The friends of Mrs. Burton feel very keenly the piercing shock that has come to her "home during the last ten months. Her sister was the first to cross the river of time, Next a little son, then Mr. Black's people at Huntington, W. Va. last but not least a loving mother who was taken by the relentless reaper Death must be quite a burden to bear. She leaves to mourn their loss Mrs. Nannie Boone of 204 Liberty street Norfolk Va. Mrs. Mattie Black, of Huntington, W. Va. and Louise Burton, of 328 Fourth avenue N. W. Mrs. L. Burton wishes to use this method in thankking the many friends who gave such nice floral designs, especially the friends of Norfolk, Va. Rev. Dr. Powell delivered the funeral enology at the home of the daughter, noting the faithfulness of this noble Christian wife and mother, now lamented. He admonished his hearers to fall into line for the King. P. E. Isaac Ewer was present at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday morning in response to his scheduled time for the second quarterly meeting at Roanoke. He preached Sunday morning to the people of Mt. Zion. The Elder seemed to be at high tide and spoke to his audience as the Spirit directed and when he had finished few present could not feel the kindling of that spiritual fire. At night the Elder gave another rich course wherein any could feed and feast off the wonderful text. At the close of his sermon two persons in the audience joined the church. Notice! After August: first, Mr. George Roberson, 600 Ninth avenue, N. W. will be in charge of The Pittsburgh Courier, The Freeman of Indianapolis, Ind, and The Journal and Guide of Norfolk, Va. together with Miss Polly Banks of Seventh avenue, N. W. Mr. J. C. Dugger will leave about August 1st for Hopewell, Va. but will in all probability be away from the city eight months. He is a paper hustler. I am sorry to part with him as he is quite a Christian gentleman, worthy of any community, a high churchman and a true friend. Mr. C. D. Joplin, 609 Sixth avenue, who has been out in the coal fields since March 10th, dropped in the city Saturday night looking fine. He will spend a few days at home for a little rest and recreation. All were glad to see our old friend about the street again. He expects to return West in a few days. A very large gathering of citizens was at the Municipal Building Monday night to witness the departure and entrainment of the colored drafteres, called to Camp Lee, Va. It was a very jolly set of young men. All seemed cheerful. May they remember and never forget that God will take care of all. Marcie Abbotts wishes to use this method in thanking her many friends who assisted them so nicely during the illness and death of her son, Mr. Elton Brown, who departed this life July 20. The funeral took place from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of which the deceased had been a merger in good standing for a period of 17 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Moore, former pastor of Brother Brown. He told the waiting audience that Brother Brown's last words to him were that all things were right with him. The floral designs were very beautiful and were presented by the many friends of the deceased and the family. Brother Brown leaves a devoted wife, a loving mother, two brothers, three sisters, aunt, three uncles and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Interment was Tuesday, July 23, at 3:30 in Midway Cemetery. The pall bearers were: James Dehaden, Taylor English, Osburn Preston, Joseph Penn, Sebastian Kates, Mr. W. F. Hughes, the polite funeral director of Gainsboro avenue had the funeral in charge. A sweet solo was sung by Mrs. Elizabeth Swift, "I Am --- Thinking of Friends that I Used to Know." Mrs. Frances Fulter, who has been visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Roberts, in Columbo, Ohio since last February, has returned to our city and is making her home with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Swift, in Walker avenue, N. E. During Mrs. Fulter's stay the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and left a fine baby girl. Miss Mary Wyche, of Charlotte, N. C. is the guest of Mrs. Della Tibbs on Welts avenue. Mr. Noith Lawson, of Pittsburgh, Pa is in the city visiting his wife, Mrs. Beulah Lawson, 318 Fifth avenue, N. W. Mrs. Mary Allmond, of Keysville, Va. returned after a visit to Mrs. Agnes Marsh, of 217 Third avenue, N. W Notice! To those who have placed orders with Dan Ruffin for peaches, which were to delivered between the first and the fifteenth of August, please stop at 169 Henry street and refill the orders as I lost my order book. Yours truly, Dan Ruffin. Mrs. Delmo Lucas Page and little Van Lucas Page are visiting their mother and grandmother of Farmville, Va. Mrs. Kate Henderson is visiting her daughter in Columbus, Ohio, who is sick. for Camp Meade, Md. and Camp Upton N. Y. Some of Roanoke's prominent young men were in this last quota. Mrs. Geneva E. Taylor and Mrs. Katie I. Calloway, of Columbus, O., the daughters of Mrs. Mary Alice Robertson, wishes to thank their many friends for the kindness shown their mother during the sickness and death of their stepfather Alexander Robertson. May Heaven's richest blessings rest upon you. Mrs. Geneva E. Taylor and Mrs. Katie I. Calloway left yesterday evening for Columbus, Ohio. They spent a pleasant week at home with their mother during her bereavement. PITTMAN—PHILLIPS Rev. P. Phillips announces the marriage of his daughter, Midred E. to Mr. G. L. Pittman, of Roanoke, Va., July 2 1918. Mrs. Pittman was formerly a popular hair dresser of Richmond, Va. FORTY SELECTMEN LEAVE Forty colored selecmen entrained at the Norfolk and Western passenger station Tuesday night for Camp Meade. These men were inducted into service by local board No. 2. On August 2 draft board No. 2 has been called upon to furnish twelve colored men and draft board No. 1 has been called upon to furnish forty colored men to entrain for Camp Upton, L. I. BOY KILLED BY TRUCK DRIVER. In the coroner's inquest over the body of the child who was run over and killed by Maddox and Jennings' truck near Fourth street and Center avenue Friday, evidence tended to show that the driver, Clyde Webber was exceeding the speed limit, recording to R. Gordon Simmons, city coroner. It is not known what steps will be taken in the case. The coroner's jury rendered the following verdict in the case yesterday: "That the child was run over and killed by Maddox and Jennings' truck near the corner of Fourth street and Center avenue. Friday evening." After investigation at the police headquarters it was also found that Webber had not secured License to drive a car. RONCEVERTE NEWS Miss Helen Woodby left last week for Bluefield, where she will spend the rest of the summer. Misses Johnson, Louise, and little Mildred Clay spent Monday evening in our city. Rev. I. H. Carpenter filled his pulpit at White Sulphur Springs. Miss Lillian Williams and brother of Hinton, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore Saturday. Rev. Carter filled his pulpit here Sunday, and preached a very able sermon. Those baptized by him Sunday morning were Misses Myrtle Reynolds, Estella Green and Margret MeDon. Mr. Charles Brinkley is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brinkley. Mrs. Tanny Haynes and neice, of Bluefield are visiting their parents and grandparents in this city. Mrs. Charence Allen and children, of this city, are visiting her relatives in Hinton. A party was given at Greenn's Hotel by Miss Alice Green in honor of Miss Helen Woodby, who left for Bluefield to spend the rest of the summer. Covers were laid for eighteen. They amused themselves with various games until ten-thirty when a delicious repast was served. Those serving, Mrs. L, B. Johnson, Mrs. R, D Hickmom and Mrs. William Green. After which they retired to their several homes with the merriment of the evening. Mr. Charles Brinkley spent a short time with his brother at Cass, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Newsome, of Atlantic City, are visiting Mrs. Newsome's mother, Mrs. Gross, of Ronceverte, Mr. John Parker died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Frank Cousins, on Frankard avenue, Tuesday night, at 1p o'clock, in full triumphant of his faith. His body lies in repose beneath the sod, while his soul has gone to God above. The many friends of Mr. Risen Wilson were very pleasantly surprised to learn of his marriage to Mrs. Mary Newsome, of Union W. Va. Mrs. Laura Freemoon and daughter, of Detroit, Mich., were the guests of Mrs. Henry Morton, Sunday. Miss Lelia Holmes, of Fort Springs W. Va., was the guest of Mrs. Henry Morton. Mrs. Howard White, who has been very ill at her home on Main street, we are glad to say $i_s$ improving very much at this writing. SEXTON WANTED—The right party can secure a good job as sexton of a large white church, by applying promptly at The Planet Office, 311 North Fourth street. THE RICHMOND PLANET Florence S. C. Notes Florence S. C. Notes The pastor, Dr. C. T. Taylor, occupied the desk at Trinity Baptist church, Sunday morning. The choir sang the 103d hymn. The pastor read as a Scripture lesson a part of the 15th chapter of Exodus. Bro. Johnson offered prayer, after which the pastor lined and the choir and congregation sang the 378th hymn. Rev. Taylor took occasion to call attention to the importance of the members of the church and public in general availing themselves of the opportunity of purchasing lots in the new cemetery in East Florence. Teresa $21.00 per lot. $15.00 cash and balance in monthly payments of $1.00 each month. Rev. Taylor used as a text, 2nd verse of the 15th chapter of Exodus. At a certain stage of the journey of the Israelites from Egypt they became dismayed under their leader, Moses. But said the speaker, God said go forward. The waters of the Red Sea divided at the command of God and the people went forward. Nature has always obeyed God. Only man has been disobedient. The sun rose in the morning in obedience to God's command. After the regular collection had been raised, hite pastor called for a special collection for the secretary, oldest member of Trinity Baptist church living, Sister Catherine Stephens. $5.50 was raised for her. Mr. D. J. Thomas and the madame were seen on our streets on Saturday p. m., as busy as usual. They are all smiles this year over the success of their farm a few miles from the city. Miss Esther L. Francis, at Boston, and Miss Lizzie L. Larks, of Brooklyn, N. Y., teacher of Haines Institute, Augusta, Ga. passed through the city recently on route for home. Mrs. Isaac Gaudy and Mrs. Lillie Carregan and Ralph Gandy, of Society Hill, S. C., passed through the city recently, returning from a pleasant trip North, visiting her sons at Eaglewood, N. J., and Penns Grove, Jersey City, Newark and Philadelphia, Pa. I have had a most delightful trip and have returned home very much benefited, said Mrs. Gandy, on Monday evening at the O. C. S. station, this city. E. B. WEBSTER. EDITORS' CONFERENCE EDITORS' CONFERENCE ment Building that the full force of the leaders who spoke was marshaled in opposition to the lynchings, burning and inhuman mob violence practiced mainly against colored people in various sections of the country, and that this lack of respect for the common rights of citizens was given as the most potent cause for the unrest among Negroes. This was the underlying reason for bringing the conference together from far-distant points. The proceedings of the conference reached the President through the Committee on Public Information of which Mr. George Creel is Chairman. The President's message is a whole some rebuke to ruthless violators of the law, who almost invariably think they will be immune from punishment by the courts or by an outraged public opinion. The colored people are Jubilant over the timely and straightforward pronouncement of the President of the United States and that such an utterance from the highest authority in the land will cause a wave of patriotic enthusiasm among them and inspire a keener impulse to assist in the many constructive war activities throughout the Republic can not be doubted. COLORED WOMEN REJOICE IN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE WAR NURSES The second outstanding achievement, growing out of the conference is the opening made for the employment of the large number of colored trained nurses who have patriotically registered their names with the American Red Cross Society for work among the colored troops on the field and in the base hospitals. The conference strongly urged that these skilled nurses be used at the earliest possible opportunity. According to an announcement made through the office of the Special Assistant to the Secretary of War last week, plans have been laid by the Surgeon-General of the Army to have colored nurses assigned to six of the base hospitals in this country where approximately 38,000 colored troops are stationed; namely, Camps Funston Dodge, Grant, Taylor, Sherman and Dix and with a practical certainty that these skilled agents of mercy will have a further opportunity for service among the colored soldiers overseas. With the constant increment of colored men in the army the number of women to be utilized must be correspondingly enlarged from time to time with a constantly expanding area of usefulness and spiritual influence. This signal triumph has heartened beyond measure the women of our land who are called upon in time of war to make the heaviest sacrifices—and yet are the most willing to sacrifice and to serve when called upon to do so. This is the second big achievement that may be justly credited to the recent conference and it will prove to be a vital factor in alleviating the unrest that has been breaking down the morale of Negro Americans. COLONEL YOUNG MAY SOON BE CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY. The early recall to active duty of Colonel Charles Young, the idol of the young colored men of red blood and sturdy public spirit, also urged by the conference, is before the War Department. It has become known that the Secretary of War from the very beginning has sympathetically considered the whole matter of utilizing the valuable military experience and services of Colonel Young, who, until his retirement some months ago, was actively identified with the Regular Army. The two concrete results here re- ferred to, and the third one now "on the lap of the gods," would seem amply to justify the recent conference of Colored Leaders and Editors, who sacrificed time and business interests to crystallize requests into tangible realities, and demonstrate the value of intensive cooperation with the National Government. THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS THE VIRGINIA BUSINESS ter and Mrs. Maggie L. Walker. The response was delivered by Mr. R. H. Spivey, cabsider of the Penny, Nickle and Dime Savings Bank of Newport News. The All Star Female Quartette rendered very enjoyable selections. The most important features of the sessions were the addresses of President Crocker and Dr. A. Graham. In the beginning of his remarks President Crocker paid tribute to the magnificent capital city, the fine spirit of hospitality exhibited by its business men and women whom he said were the foremost in the country. 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"Business usual, and even life as usual, in fact, nothing as usual is possible at this time when the supreme business of the country is War, and cannot be proximated without seriously interfering with the work of the government and inflicting harm upon the nation as a whole. Therefore, those of us who represent banks and other institutions which deal in credit, should at this time, very properly restrict $_{\text{n}}$ and curtail that credit so that it may be used for essential war purposes and actual requirements of health and reasonable comfort. We thus encourage thrift and help to conserve the economic strength of the nation." THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION On Thursday afternoon a spirited discussion of the following subjects took place: Drug Business, Dr. James E. Jackson, Richmond, Dr. Jackson told his audience that the first essential in the conduct of the drug business as well as all other businesses was the proper educational qualification. When built upon efficiency and service, he said, the drug business was a success. Hair Dress: (Continued from First Page.) Eye successful business enterprises be incorporated and that more capital and new brain be brought into business so we may have larger and more creditable enterprises." He encouraged the giving of support to the government in the prosecution of the war through the purchase of War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds. Dr. Graham pleaded that the race would not neglect its present opportunities in the business world, that they would forget the color of their skins and feel that God created all men equal. THURSDAY MORNING SESSION Thursday morning's session was devoted to ten minute discussions on the effects of the war on business. The following subjects were ably discussed by the following named gentlemen: Banking Business, J. S. Jones, cashier of the Mutual Savings Bank, Portsmouth; Fraternal Organ Insurance, Lawyer Thomas Howin;izations: A. W. Holmes, Richmond; Richmond; Grocery, C. F. Simmons; Norfolk; Building and Loan Association, Lawyer Wm. M. Dr. Portsmouth; Hospital, Dr. M. B. Jones; Richmond; Messrs. John Merrick, C. C. Spruiling and Dr. A. M. Moore of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham were present and made very interesting addresses. Mr. Spruiling dwelt upon insurance and plead for safe and sound business among Negroes. Perhaps the most notable feature of the session was the address of J. S. Jones, cashier of the Mutual Savings Bank, Mr. Jones said in part: "As the business of the community develops and becomes more complete, the bank it finds new things to do. One important service is advising business men on questions of finance. 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