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VOLUME XXXV, NO. 43 A RIOT OPPRESSION IN DEPARTMENTS AT WASHINGTON The discrimination against and segregation of colored men and women in the Government office, here at Washington which shortly after March 4, 1913 became an insidious nightmare to dampen the ardor et as piration and kindle fires of recent ment within the heads and hearts of colored people has now become a riot oppression. The Department of Labor whose function in these times when bloody Mars stands upon the bridge of Horror and beckons his battalion of death on, had been unable to rival in the public press the three other departments which have most to do with the war is the latest offender. When the Department of Labor gave appointment to Professor Haynes a colored man and bestowed upon him the high sounding and at the same time mystic title of "Director of Negro Economies," a taint affair affirmed in the hearts of our race so far as that department was concerned that the race was nearing the grazing fields of Justice. When Professor Haynes was start ed on a tour to hold labor conferences in various States for the purpose as academically declared to "mobilize labor" to help win the war and secure for it a place in the sun when industrial reconstruction should follow a "victorious peace" encouragement was given the race. Just as our hopes not begun to soar吁 towards the ebbish fields of Enfield Opportunity, like a belt of lightning issuing from a clear say comes a withering decease from the Department of Labor that that de pariment will employ "only white men" as watchmen. The Washington Eventing Star, issue of August 16th a monthly reliable and accurate white daily which pursues no open policy of repression against the race, even though it may not emphasize robust policy of defense, carried the following news item, under attractive headlines: "Two hundred and fifty watchmen or guards who are physically active, investment and exegete from the draft and whose ages range from 21 to 65 years are wanted at once by the de pariment of Labor. The salaries will be between $70 and $75 a month and ONLY WHITE MEN WILL BE EM PLOYED. Applicants must apply at the office of the United States Employment Service." If the department of labor's "mold Hization of colored labor" as explained at various conferences by Protes sor Haynes is to be tainted with such a marked drawing of the color line as above indicated what will be Protes sor Haynes' function. What will his influence with his race amount to? If the Department of Labor's "mobiization of colored labor" is to be prescribed and circumcised by such hateful and hurtful restriction Professor Haynes' influence and efforts must necessarily be nil, and he might as well renounce his high sounding title resign his position and emulating the traditional Arab: "fold his tent and quietly steal away" back to the schoolroom to teach the untutored of his race the real meaning of "de moracy." When the Department of Labor ap pointed Prof. Haynes to represent the race around its council table as an adviser" as has been announced, was it cannushaging the race? When it sent him forth from State to State to hold conferences to "mobilize colored labor," was it merely handing the race a stone when it was crying for bread? When it conferred upon him the title of "Director" was it meant to more effectively Direct race discrimination and segregation to the highest point of restriction? Until we are convinced that the President's pronouncement in favor of maintaining "the laws inviolate" was but a coinage of the intellect which we are loath to believe, we cannot help but assume that the De department of Labor's entering the ranks of discriminators is but to contribute to the riot of oppression. Professor Haynes, the race looks to you as the "advisor" around your department's council table to correct this evil. If You Will Not or Can Not your usefulness is ended. The colored race with its fighting men—loyal fighting men—and its open purse for the Government—Wants To and Has Been Trying to help win the war for democracy. Why should the Department of Lab or and other departments and bureaus practicing discrimination and enforcing segregation attempt to misinterpret the President's "to make the world safe for democracy?" Washington, D. C., Bee. REV. DR. K. A. GRAHAM SPEAK- AT REFORMER SESSION. --- Grand Master W. S. Woodson Will Preside in Session Next Week. The 18th Annual Session of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., will convene in richmond, Va., September 06; 11 and 12th in the True Reformers Hall. On Tuesday evening the 10th there will be a public meeting, Mrs. L. L. simandara, G. W. S. and Mrs. M. E. Wyatt will deliver welcome address, Mr. Lee Trout of Paterson, Pa., and Mrs. Middie Thomas of Petersburg, Va. will respond, Miss Gracie perriwera will recite. On Wednesday night the 11th the Rev. Dr. A. A. Gradham of Hampont Va. will deliver a special message at another public meeting on the "Parental and Business Life of the Negro." Dr. Gradham is one of the foremost orators, and pulpiters of the race and one of the strongest advocates for race upfit. To fail to hear him will be the missing of a rare treat. MR. CLAY APPOINTED Bristol, Tenn., Va., August 1918.—Robert E. Clay President of the Negro Business League of Bristol has just been appointed to a very responsible position in the Department of Public Instruction of Tennessee. While attending the National Negro Business League meeting at Atlantic City, N. J., he received a telegram from Hon. S. L. Smith, Superintendent of Rural Schools of Tennessee announcing his appointment as rural school extension agent for the State of Tennessee. The appointment was made by Prof. Smith and Prof. W. J. Hale, the latter President of the State Normal School at Nashville. The important appointment was secured for the Bristolian through the efforts of Senator J. Parks Worley Senator Worley has taken a very active interest in behalf of the Negro race in Teen., and in connection with the rural school work he same time also decided to use his efforts to have Robert E. Clay appointed to have chair of this movement. The duties of President Clay's new position consist in visiting all sections of the State and fostering the movement for better schools longer school terms and better health among the Negroes in addition to creating a friendly feeling of cooperation between the races. The leaders of the colored race at Atlantic City were dated over the keen interest shown by Senator Worley in the welfare of the race in Tennessee and congratulated him warmly upon the selection of the Bristol race leader to head the important new movement in the volunteer State. President Ferguson Now Dr. D. A. Ferguson is now President of the National Medical Association and he has been congratulated by his many friends in this city upon his elevation to this responsible position. G. W. Cabamis, M. D., the retiring official was very popular with the rank and file of the membership. NEGRO LOYALTY. The following resolution was adopted by the Mattaponi Baptist District Association in its last annual session at Ashland, Va., August 1st. We the Mattaponi Baptist Association in 40th Annual session assembled owing to the crisis thru which the world is now passing, deem it necesary to stage and make public the following: We pledge our unbounded support to the United States in its present war struggle. We call upon the pastors of the churches of this association to urge the pews to answer unstintedly every sacrificial call of our Government. We expect and shall await from our Government a treatment in accord ance to the loyalty and sacrifice with which the American Negro has always rallied around the Stars and Stripes. Rev. C. A. LINDDEY, Moderator. R. N. HILL, Clerk. Rev. T. J. King Returns. Rev. T. J. King, the popular pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church of this city has returned from his vacation and occupied the pulpit last Sunday. He is looking well and the Church is prospering. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 THE DOCTORS PROTEST TO PRESIDENT ON RACE ISSUES THE DOCTORS PROTEST TO PRESIDENT ON RACE ISSUES Richmond, Va. Apr. 28—We the members of the National Medical Association, in annual convention assembled with delegates from every state in the Union, representing five thousand medical men, feel that we owe it as a duty to ourselves, our race and our nation to make the following declarations: 1. As loyal and patriotic medical men, we have offered and are offering our services to the nation now in the throes of a great national crisis. About one hundred Negro physicians have already been called upon to render professional service in the Medical Reserve Corp. In addition to this about two hundred physicians have been commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corps but have not been assigned to active duty, notwithstanding the fact that the Government is calling for more physicians. We have information that no more Negro physicians will be commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corps, in accordance with the present policy of the war Department. We apocate the representation we already have but we deplore the discrimination against our physicians where by they are excluded from further commissions. Thousands of Negroes are being drafted into the army, and we appeal to the War Department to right the injustice of the present policy and to give us a fair representation of commissioned officers. 2. Negro physicians who are now being drafted are being assigned as privates with no apparent chance of being transferred to the Medical Reserve Corps where they could render the professional service for which they have been trained. Under the new draft age 18 to 45 at least 90 per cent of our physicians are sub ject to the draft and may be assigned as privates. We hereby petition the War Department to remedy this condition of affairs so that our physi clips can be transferred to the Medical Reserve Corps. 3. We heartily approve the decision of the War Department to enlist Negro trained nurses in the Red Cross Service. However, this privilege is limited to service in the Base hospitals at home. The Negro trained nurse is loyal and true, and we appeal to the War Department to reward her loyalty and devotion by giving her the opportunity to serve the brave black soldiers on the battle fields of Europe. L. As close students of the War situation we realize that adequate provision has not been made for the training of a sufficient number of Negro Officers to man the large number of drafted Negroes. In fact, the eight Negro regiments now being formed are manned by white officers. We give the praise for the recognition we have already received in the matter of officers in the Army. At the same time we feel that it is only fair and just to us as a race, that if we are to be drafted as Negroes, and kept in separate regiments as Negroes, we should have our proportion are share of Negro officers assigned to such regiments. We feel that at this critical hour, loyalty should dominate race prejudice; and that the brave black soldier and the pari one citizen should not be prodded in the back with the fangs of race pre prejudice while he is facing the brutal Hun in the defense of this country. We appeal to the War Department to give us a fair proportion of Negro officers for our Negro regiments, to the end that loyalty and faithful service may be the test and not the color of our skin. 5. The Negro physicians constitute one of the most loyal group of Americans and one of the most potent factors in our racial development. We are using this great influence to promote patriotism for and confidence in our Government. However, as we travel from place to place in our professional duties, and to propagate patriotism we are inconvenienced, humiliated and abused by the passenger car system known as the Jim Crow Cars. It is out of keeping with the tenets of American Government for which the world is now bathed in blood, that the Government itself should operate such a passenger traffic system. It not only debases a patriotic class of citizens but breeds discontent and deprives a citizen of a fair compensation for his money invested in a railroad ticket. We there fore appeal to the Director-General of the railroads to abolish the Jim Crow Car system as a war measure to the end that twelve millions of faithful citizens may be given justice for their devotion. 6. We give unstinted praise to our great President, Woodrow Wilson, for the great service he has rendered our race, the nation and mankind by his official denunciation of mobs and lynchings. We rejoice that public sentiment is being crystallized against lynching and we pray for the day when the majesty of the law will reinforce supreme. 7. We reaffirm our consecration and devotion to the American Government and our high resolve to do all in our power to help achieve victory in the war with Germany. But in fighting "to make the world safe for democracy" we want to make America safe for ourselves. We have invested millions in War Stamps; Library Bonds; the Red Cross; the Y. M. C. A. and other kind of organizations; we are enduring the sacrifice incident to war without complaint; we weep when America weeps; we bleed when America bleeds; our brave souls are dying in the most cruel war ever waged by man; to keep "government of the people for the people" from perishing from the earth; and it seems to us that as a reward for this unparalleled devotion white America ought to be willing to lay aside its antagonistic race prejudice as a means to help win this war. S. A committee of 3 is hereby appointed to present the appeal to the Secretary of War, and a similar committee to present the appeal to the Director-General of the railroads. Signed—Executive Board—G. E. Cannon, Chairman; E. T. Belaw, Secretary; A. M. Curtis, C. V. Roman; A. M. Brown; A. W. Williams; W. C. Gordon; J. C. McFall; John A. Lester Rev. Dr. Lewis Improves Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., has improved to such an extent as to be able to walk, out alone now. He may be seen in his acustomed place on his front porch. He has recovered fully the use of his voice and is expected shortly to enter again upon his pastorial duties at the Second Baptist Church. In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of Mrs. Rosa E. Ferguson, who died September 4, 1908: Thou hast gone to thy grave, And left this weary world. May you rest in peace until the morn When we shall meet again. To spend eternal years. Mother, Sisters and Soo. Married at Florence, S. C. Florence, S. C., September 3.—Mr. Leon Hunter and Miss Lee Bishop, of Eldingham. S. C. were united in marriage on August 23, at the home of Mrs. Eliza Gasque, their aunt, Both parties are members of the Meadow Spring Baptist Church, Rev. M. Jones officiated. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Miss A. F. Ruffin, Field Secretary of South Atlantic Field spoke at the Y. W. C. A. city conference which was held at Blue Ridge N. C., July 9-29. She was introduced by Mrs. Bickett wife of Governor Bickett, of North Carolina. At this conference representatives of fourteen States passed resolutions condemning lynching anywhere at any time and for any crime. These resolutions were introduced by a physician from South Carolina. It is to be noted that those resolutions were passed by the conference before President Wilson's declaration condemning lynching was published. A class in Christian Approach to Our Colored Neighbor" was taught by Mrs. Henry Smeltz of Hampton, Va. Ex President Theodore Roosevelt in the distribution of the Peace Prize which he won gave $4,000 for work among colored women and girls. Said amount to be administered by Miss Eva D. Bowles, of the National Board of Y. W. C. A's. At the conference of colored workers held at Hillsboro N. C. a telegram of appreciation was sent Mr. Roosevelt. Rev. T. J. King, pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church will speak at Vespers next Sunday evening at six o'clock. Solo by Mrs. Susie A. King. A cordial invitation to these services is extended to all. The Jolly Juniors entertained their friends last Tuesday evening. A short musical program was followed by enjoyable games and light refreshments. Dr. Thomas Watkins, of Charlotte N. C., accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Ley McDonald, visited the Association rooms last week. ELKS HELD A GREAT SESSION IN CITY OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md.—When the 19th annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Improved Benevolent Prosecutive Order of Elks came to a close Thursday afternoon of last week it was voted one of the best yet. The delegates and visitors had come from many cities and towns and they were all enthusiastic over Baltimore's hospitality. While the parade on Tuesday day of last week was agreed to be one of the best in the history in the order, the ball at the Lytie was voted a big triumph socially. After voting $10,000 toward the next raising year were elected: Armond W. Liberty Loan, the delegates voted to hold their next session in Washington. The following officers for the en Scott; Washington; Grand Exalted Kulner, A. J. Brown, Richmond, Va. Grand Esteemed Leading Knight, Dr. J. Henry Lewis, Michigan, Loyal Knight, J. H. Shulbs, Philadelphia; Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight, George H. Hates, Newark, N. J. Grand Secretary; James T. Carter, Richmond, Va.; Grand Treasurer; the Lev, C. O. Cummings, Baltimore; Grand Chaplain; W. H. Southall, Minneapolis, Minn.; Grand Esquire; R. B. Kane Grand Tier; J. Clay Smith Washington and Dr. P. O. Stephens, Wington Del. Grand Trustees. FRANKLIN JOHNSON PERSONALS AND BREES Mrs. Lizzie Gaskins, of 100 Or Lewes street, is very kind. —Mr. L. L. King arrived in the city last Sunday from Philadelphia. Miss Viola Stovall arrived in the city last Wednesday from Pitts- burg, Pa. Miss Elizabeth Wilson and Irna Davis are spending their vacation in Philadelphia, Pa. T. H. Hough, Educational Secre- tary, Y. M. C. A., Camp Leo, Va. called on us. Mrs. Kate Christian of North Fifth street is visiting in Washington and Aubury Park, N. J. Mr. J. B. Evans, Jr., of Lynchburg Va. passed through the city enroute to Newport News, Va. Mrs. Lizzie Peyton is spending the Summer in Brooklyn, N. Y. She has visited Washington and Philadelphia —Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Taylor of 31st street are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Simon Taylor of Farm ville, Va. —Mrs. Roberta Jones Walker and her son Mr. Henry Jones, Jr. of Philadelphia visited the city last week. Prof. J. H. Hill, of Washington, D. C., is in the city, the guest of his sister, in North Second street. He is looking well. Mrs. Emma Mayo Corfou and daughter, of Philadelphia, are visiting her brother at 3007 Lester street Fulton. —Miss Mabel Carpbell of Petersburg, Va., was the guest last week of Miss Annie E. Thomas of 816 N. 4th St. —Mrs. Nannie Smithhea returned to the city last Monday after a week's visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Jones in Powhatan. Miss. L. Bernetta Young arrived in the city on the 22nd and returned to New York on the 31st. She was looking well. —The Zion Baptist Church congregation entered its main auditorium last Sunday and services are being conducted there all this week. Dr. R. E. Jones spent several weeks at Staunton, Va. Dr. M. W. Pannil returned here with him and was his guest during his stay here. —Mrs. Lillie Hardie of New York passed through the city last week on her way to Scottburg, Va. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stigger. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Truecheart were in the city last week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norrell, Sr. They have returned to their home in Atlantic City, N. J. The Washington street Baptist church pulpit at Bodford. Va. is now vientant and wants a pastor. For fur- ther information write E. C. JONES Church Clerk, King Street, Bedford, Va. Mr. E. M. Camaday, of Norfolk, Va., called on us this week. Mr. Willie Schools, of Philadelphia, is visiting his mother on the South- side. Rev. J. Walter Harris preached to the congregation of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond on last Sunday morning. — Mr Arthur Lewis, now "same where in France" writes his mother, Mrs. Mary L. Lewis of Modo- thian "Turpentine," that everything is O. K. Over There. Pvt. T. M. Duccan, of Camp Upton N. V. is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Louis Groene, 611 N. First street, Pvt. Duncan is on his overseas uniform. He will report back to camp next week. Mrs. R. E. Wesley left last Monday to attend the annual session of the National Lord Penet Society at Newport News, Va. After the ad- journment of the session, she will spend the remainder of her vacation as the guest of Mrs. Lillie D. Rye. Mrs. Amanda Baker, who has been visiting in Nortra Carolina arrived in the city this week. She was enroute to Camp Dix N. X., to see her son Mr. Richard Baker. She was looking the picture of health. Edward Morris, white of 615 N. Botvilde Street, 12 years of age of use was swapped into the cemral west of Second Street yards of the C. and O tracks just Wednesday while a troop train was passing. He was drowned. Mrs. Cullie D. Brown is convulsing after a protracted illness at her residence 512 N. Third Street, her daughters Mrs. John W. Howard of Pinehurst, Pa. and Mrs. Andrew J. Wither of Young own, Ohio, and their children have returned to their homes. Rev. W. J. Moss who has been the efficient pastor of the Mt. Home tap for church for about seven years has been called for the second time in seven months to the pastorate of the Od. "The gie Conelson S rest Baptist Church Providence, R. L. He is on a month's vacation and leaves Friday the 5th to be with the church and people for two weeks before ranking his decision. - The Elks Home on North Second street is being improved. A marshall cent porch is being erected, adding greatly to the appearance of the building. Mr. D. J. Farrar has the contract. Many attended the session of the national body at Baltimore and returned home inhabitant over the display there. The Order staged a parade with a band of music. Last Sunday afternoon. The draft has depleted the ranks somewhat, but many are left behind to hold up the banner of the great organization. LABOR DAY PARADE IN WEST POINT, VA. Hurrah for Labor Day! Large crowds, old and young, were out. Our beloved friend and brother, Carrington L. Harris was chief marshal of the parade and was on the job. His horse was very stylish and he was followed by other horsemen, Mr. G. W. Allen, Sir Andrew Davis, Miss Kate Smith, of Sweet Hill, Va. Master James Roy, Mr. Charles Jackson, Sergent John Garnette and Mr. John Wynn. Capt. George L. Branch acted as Major and Capt. Carlton Johnson had charge of the Cadets. Sergent Joseph Carter acted as captain in charge of the military, consisting of the Uniform Rank, K. of P. of West Point, Va. and Richmond City Cadets and Bay Scouts of West Point and Richmond City. The Red Cross, Mrs. Alice Allen, General Director had a passant right on the job. Camp Fire and Units Girls' Garden Club, boats, vehicles and autos were all in line. At Twelfth and C streets the command was given by Chief Marshal Carrington L. Harris, and executed by Capt. George L. Branch. The parade passed up C street and down E to First, thence to D street, up D to Fifteenth and back to Twelfth and C streets. Ranks were broken and the participants filed into the colored auditorium. Rev, O. B. Simms was master of ceremonies and he introduced Rev, C. L. Roone, principal speaker of the day. He spoke from the subject, "Patriotic Loyalty of the Negro Race of America." The body dismissed to meet again at 8:30 P. M. The visitors enjoyed themselves among their friends. At 8:30 P. M. Mrs. Alice Allen was mistress of ceremonies. Several solos, quartettes by Mrs. Mary Rhone and other ladies were rendered. All enjoyed themselves eating ice cream and other good things. All seemed to enjoy themselves in the highest degree. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POOSED PRICE, FIVE CENTS WILL CONDUCT DOCTOR BUNDY'S DEFENSE CASE The Bundy National Defense Fund Committee Issues Statement of Its Position in the Case. In accordance with an urgent request of hundreds of friends of the House who are deeply interested in the case of Dr. Leroy N. Bundy, of East Saint Louis, Illinois, this statement is issued from the offices of the Bundy National Defense Fund Committee, whose headquarters are in Chicago. With deep regret our attention has been called to a seemingly studied effort on the part of the officers of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to injure, damage and discredit in the eyes of the general public this heretofore header and fearless champion of human rights. The attention of this Committee, as individuals, was called to the perilous condition of Dr. Bundy while he was yet in prison and realizing the importance of instant action, which action was not being taken by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, we deemed it absolutely necessary for the proper protection of this man's life and liberty that something be done immediately to raise the necessary securities to deliver Dr. Bundy on bond who had then been in prison for many months. The weakened physical condition and mental state of Dr. Bundy whose trial was fast approaching, together with the unprepredicess of his case were the unfortunate and lamentable conditions confronting this Committee. The first task to which this Committee addressed itself was to even in having the bond of Dr. Bunny reduced from the prohibitive sum of $18,000 to a reasonable figure. This being accomplished without delay, the next step was the delivery of Dr. Bunny from prison on bond, all of which was done after rehabilitated appeals to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which brought absolutely no response. Then it was demeaned necessary and expedient by the friends of right and justice, who were instrumental in having the bonds reduced and who furnished the funds for said bonds to form this organization in order to safeguard the interests of Race leaders and to protect the life of this just man. First meeting of the Committee was held at the Apartment Club, Chicago, and attended by some of the most notable men of our Race from St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago, at which time it was decided after thoroughly going into every phase of the case to call a general meeting on April 23, 1913; at the aforesaid Club inviting the Ministerial Alliance, Fraternal, Civic and Social Organizations of the city of Chicago and vicinity. This meeting was largely attended at which time the organization was made permanent and the following officers elected: Benjamin H. Lusac, President; Chicago; Charles H. Catloway, Vice President; Kansas City, Mo.; Aaron E. Malone, St. Louis, Mo.; Treasurer; William R. Cowan, Chairman Executive Committee and John R. Auter, Secretary, Chicago. Dr. Bundy since this time has been operating under the auspices and control of this body. Dr. Bundy has not collected funds promiscuously, as stated by the offices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and he has not returned to report as stated by Messrs. Shillady and Studin. We claim and contend with Dr. Bundy that he is under no obligations whatsoever to report to Messrs. Shillady and Studin. In future, we beg to ask the contributing public to send all moneys or to ascertain that all moneys collected in any way, shape or form are sent direct to this office, so that this office may, at the proper time, render its report direct to the people. Our further investigation disclosed the fact that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People did not furnish the $1500 that Messrs. Shillady and Studin claim was paid to attorneys. We further believe that if the funds contributed by the general public to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the defense of the East Saint Louis victims had been available, the procedure of this Committee would have been unnecessary. The Committee wishes to emphatically state to Messrs. Shillady and Studin that it has every confidence in the purposes and motives of Dr. Bundy and the highest personal regards for his honesty and integrity. Finally, be it understood that this Committee is in the fight to the finish. Signed by John R. Auter, Secretary, 312 South Clark street, Chicago, Illinois. SATURDAY THE PLANET ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., September 2.—Rev. G. W. Rose, of 707 Ninth avenue, N. W. died Wednesday night, August 28, at 9:25, after a long illness, at the age of eightytwo years. He was born in Richmond, Va., and was converted in 1866. He had been a minister of the Gospel of Christ forty-seven years. He bore his sickness with patience and ever remained faithful to the trust of his calling, never faltering in the conflict. He died in full triumph of faith. He leaves four children, eight grandchildren, two sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law, two great grandchildren. The funeral services took place from the residence at three o'clock, Saturday, August 31. Interment in Midway Cemetery. The Rev. Harris delivered the eulogy. Rev. G. W. Rose's remains solemnly laid to rest to await the coming host of humanity, who must sooner or later follow Father Rose. Mrs. Lizzie Alexander, of 609 Seventh avenue, N. W., who has been sick for four weeks is out again. Her many friends will be glad to learn of her recovery. Mrs. Leana Jones, of Norwich, West Roanoke, has been visiting friends in Lynchburg. Rev. R. G. Butcher and wife returned after two weeks stay, having had quite a pleasant trip. Miss Rhoda Diggs, of Hartford, Conn. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Pittman, of Seventh avenue, N. E. Mrs. Bessie Feagans left Monday, September 2, for her home in South Carolina, visiting relatives and friends. A very pleasant trip is anticipated. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, of Jersey City, N. J., the sister of Mrs. G. S. Edmonson, left on September 2 for St. Louis, Mo. to attend the National Baptist Convention, which will convene on the fourth and continue until the tenth. On returning she will stop over with her sister, on Tenth avenue, N. E. Mrs. Dicy Barksdale, another sister of Mrs. G. S. Edmonson, from Houston, Halifax County, Va. is visiting Mrs. Edmonson. Mrs. Eveline Brown, of 21 Eleventh street, S. W. has just returned from a three weeks visit to her mother, Mrs. Mary Morton, of Rices, Va. Rev. E. E. Ricks has just returned Sunday evening, from Rocky Mount, N. C., where he attended the Lott Carey Convention. He reports a profitable session of earnest labor, all things considered. The Doctor was a little fagged from his recent travels. Brother Robert Burwell, the young student and orator of Kiltrell College, preached to the people of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday morning, at eleven o'clock to the entire satisfaction of all present. Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. was out of the city. Miss Fannie White, of Columbus, Ohio is in the city spending a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julia Hutcherson, 512 Ninth avenue, N. W. Miss Eugene Taylor has received an appointment at Washington, D.C. Miss Taylor has had the honor of being the instructor in domestic science in Roanoke for a number of years and many of the home are better prepared by her concise instruction along this line, which is so very healthful and helpful to all home life. May her new field be as pleasant as her stay was in the Magic City. Mr. Calloway, of Washington, D.C. spent Labor Day in the Magic City and left for home, Monday night. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lonney Poe, of 544 Seventh avenue, N.W. At night at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Rev. William Holland preached from Isaiah 1:1. He discussed his text under three divisions, The sinner, the call to repentance, and the promise to those who will return to the calling wherein the Master called them. Mr. James Henderson and daughter, Miss Geneva, left this afternoon for Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa. on their vacation Mrs. Josephine Cellous, of 412 Ninth avenue, N. W. was taken to Burrell's Memorial Hospital to undergo an operation. Mrs. Cellous has been very sick for several months under the care and treatment of the best physicians of the city and they thought the best way of rollef was through an operation. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, of 153 Wells Alley, N. W. left Sunday noon Sept. 1, for Low Moor, Va. to see after her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stokes, who has been much indisposed for several months. Mrs. Sophia Powell, of Norfolk, who is visiting Miss Maggie Dehaven of 308 Seventh avenue, returned Monday evening from Rocky Mount, Va., the home of her childhood, where she had quite a pleasant time. Mrs. Martha Washington, of Rocky Mount, was taken seriously sick in Church last Sunday morning. A very grand parade was held here Labor Day, in which some of the colored folks took part. The colored band played in the parade and made a grand showing for Roanoke's colored musicians. Stanfield, Roberson and W. O. Hickman will get the papers going good in a short while. The plasters for your pains, the pills for your fills—call on Stanfield. He will fill your bill. At home or on the street wherever you chance to meet him he will serve you neat. His number is 153 Wells Alley, N. W. C. R. Mitchell, the leading paper hanger of Roanoke and plasterer, kalsominer. All work guaranteed. Office, 806 Park street, N. W. Phone 1699. Miss Cora Warrington, 1005 Salem avenue, S. W., who was taken to Rounoke Hospital and underwent a successful operation returned home a few days ago much relieved of her suffering. Her many friends will be pleased to know of her good fortune. Mrs. C. D. Walker, of 121 Wells avenue has just returned from a very pleasant vacation visiting relatives and friends at Prospect and Lynchburg, Va. DANVILLE NEWS. Just as the Sunday evening service at the Loyal Street Baptist Church had neared the closing point the pastor, Rev. A. A. Galvin was advised that a company of colored soldiers were at the door desiring entrance. The word of welcome was given and 101 fine looking, ablebodied men from Texas walked in and were given en seats. Most of the men were non commissioned officers. By the pastor's request several of these soldiers gave brief but edifying remarks. Thus followed one of the most remarkable religious services ever witnessed in that church. In response to an exhortation by the pastor sixteen of those men accepted Christ as their Saviour. Prof. Will Lindsay a well known musician gave a concert in the Industrial High School Hall Monday evening September 2nd to a well pleased audience. Flag Service given by members of Buford's Brass Band in honor of their members now in camp was held at Westmoreland School Monday evening September 2nd. An excellent program was rendered. Dr. Jerry Luck of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D. C., was in the city a few days on account of the illness of his father, Mr. Jerry Luck who is now in the General Hospital. Miss Annie Wade of Greensboro, N. C., has returned home after being the guest of her brother Mr. W. L. Wade. Mrs. C. H. Gasty is visiting her sister at Clover Va. Mrs. Hattie Coleman and children of Washington, D. C., have returned to their home. Mrs. Coleman was called to this city on account of the illness of her brother, Mr. James Plood, who is improving at present. Privates Edwin Yancey Burton Wilson, James Womack, Jesse Hudson; M. B. Watkins and Sergeant Charlie Dunston of Camp Lee spent Sunday in the city. Mr. John Palmer of Homestead, Pa., spent a few days in the city as the guest of his brother Mr. W. O. Palmer. Mr. Royal Keen 330 Labor Bn. Medical Corps, Camp Wadsworth, S. C., passed through the city Saturday A. M. Mrs. B. J. Watkins is visiting her husband in Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. S. B. Bracey of Sumter, S. C., accompanied by her grand-son, William Ford are visiting their daughter and mother Mrs. Emma Ford. Miss Octavia West left last week for Akron Ohio to attend Bushel College. Prof. Nelson Williams of Richmond Va., who has been attending the Lott Carey Convention at Greensboro, N. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Nanio Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gunn of Washington D. C. are visiting their parents on Caswell street. Mrs. Minnie Owens and children Master George and Miss Kate and niece Miss Joylette Hughes spent last Thursday evening in the city. Misses Hughes and Owens were on route to Pittsburgh, Pa., to enter school. Mrs. Lucy Hammon, Mrs. Daisy Clark, Miss Annie Freeman and Mr. Wilkins Smith motored to Newborn, N. C., in Miss Freeman's car to attend the Synodical Sunday School Convention. Messrs. James Gunn and Leroy Allen attended the Synodical Sunday School Convention at Newborn, N. C. Mrs. Mary Parham Banks formerly of this city now of Washington, D. C., has returned to her home after a pleasant stay among friends. Mr. Matt Jamerson is spending a few days in Washington, D. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET Mr. and Mrs. Gus Cousins, of C. MIMMS, p. q. Mrs. Mabel Cunningham and daughters Misses Willie and Mabel are visiting in Richmond, Va. Miss Janet Chancey who is attending Hampton Institute is home on a vacation. Corporal Willie Holland, who is now at Langley's Field, spent the week end in the city. Miss Sara Coleman after spending the summer months at Patricks, Va., has returned home. Mr. Willie Beavers is spending some time with relatives and friends in Lynchburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Perkins and Mr. John McMillan motorized from Youngs town, Ohio. They are the guest of Mr. Perkins mother, Mrs. Frances Perkins, $60 Mornre Street. The Smith; River National Baptist Sunday School Convention held its fourth annual session with M. Olive Baptist Sunday School, Danville, Va. last week August 29-30. Splendid semons and addresses were delivered and special methods on Sunday School teaching were presented. Much in spiration was gained by those who attended the meetings. The place of meeting for 1919 session was left in hands of executive committee. The following officers were elected, President Mr. R. D. Coles; Secretary Miss G. V Clark; Treasurer Mr. J. H. Keen; Chorister, Miss Edith Pritchie, Organist, Miss Maude Brown. Miss Mary Holley; Mr. George, Mitchell and Mr. S. H. Hairson of Martinsville, Va., attended the Smith River Baptist Church Convention. Dr. and Mrs. F. W. James are the guest of Dr. Sidney James of Durham, N. C. They are accompanied by their little sons Fred and Sidney. 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A physician's large bottle sent to any one, prepaid for 60 cents. Address, C2223 Laboratories, Dept. D, Memphis, Tenn. WEST POINT NEWS. West Point, Va., Sept. 1.—The Mt. Nebo Baptist Church was glad to have their beloved pastor, Rev. O. B. Simms back after spending a pleasant vacation and taking to himself a companion for life. Our Sunday School met as usual. Rev. Simms was in the pulpit and preached a soul-stirring sermon. At 8:30 P. M. Communion was had and every soul was revived. The Uniform Rank men returned to Richmond City but the Cadets fell in love with our city and will remain in camp for three more days, enjoying themselves fishing and crabbing. We are glad to have them stay. Chief Marshal Carrington L. Harris arranged for their sleeping, etc. Our Chief Marshal surely did strive to make it pleasant for all, for which he deserves much honor. We will write in next issue more in regards to our work of the Nogro Patriotic League of West Point City. Mrs. Rosie Davis, our Church Organist has returned from a trip to Pittsburgh, Pa., visiting many of her friends. She reports a pleasant time and was sorry to leave. Mrs. George Hickman and children took a flying trip to Richmond City visiting her aunt and friends. Mr. Charles Harris has fixed a machine shop to repair autos and other trucks, also to accommodate strangers who may meet with accidents. Come to see him on Seventh street. The sick of our town seem to be improving. Dr. Fred Brown, of King and Queen County is doing good medical aid in our town. RONCEVERTE NEWS. Ronceverte, W. Va., Sept. 2.—The Baptist State Convention was held at Hill Top, W. Va. It was attended by Mrs. Ruffner Poindexter and Mrs. Bullock and Mr. G. B. Cousins, of this city and they report a splendid session. Mr. William Burks paid a visit to Staunton, Va. last week. 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WAITRESSES—Must be able to read and write—$35.00 Per Month. Board Furnished Free. DISHWASHERS—$30.00 Per Month Free Board. Largest Colored Y. M. C. A. In the Country. Excellent living conditions and re- creational opportunities. Don't write—Come ready for work. Transportation refunded after you have worked thirty days. Charleston, visited their sister, Mrs. Ruffner Poindexter of this city. Their many friends were glad to welcome them home again. Miss Mary Williams, of Charleston, W. Va. is visiting Mrs. Debora Teney. Mrs. Mattie Davis, of Charleston, W. Va. paid a visit to her sister, Mrs. Clarence Allen, of this city. Mrs. John Riddle, of Huntington, W. Va. is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. D. Riddle and sister, Mrs. Ada Sims, of this city. Miss B. A. Brown paid a visit to White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. and Caldwell this week. Mr. A. McK. Campbell, of Logan, W. Va. paid his mother, Mrs. Johnson and aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Green a pleasant visit Sunday. The M. E. Church had their service flag presented last Sunday and the service was good. The address was appropriate and each felt his or her duty toward our boys at the front, who are doing their part. Mr. B. F. Brackridge and Mr. Oscar Chandler, of Mullens, W. Va. are visiting their home city, Mr. Brackridge being ill, came home to recuperate. The many friends of Rev. George H. Carter are very glad indeed to have him fill his pulpit again, after an absence of thirty days. There have been five more Greenbrier boys called to the colors, among them one of our own home boys, Mr. Willie Riddle. We wish them success and ask God's blessings upon them. Mrs. Lula Peck has returned home after a visit to Charleston, to friends and relatives. Mrs. John Shaughter, who has been visiting Mrs. Alex Brown and relatives of this city has returned to her home at Elkins, W. Va. Mr. Green Barber, who has been ill for some time is on the road to recovery. Also Mr. Charles Brinkley, we are glad to say, is out again. Mrs. James Brown, of this city left to visit her sister at Berwind, W. Va. Mrs. R. D. Hickman, of Lewisburg was in our city on business and paid a visit to Mrs. William Gross. VIRGINIA—In the Clerk's Office of the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 5th day of September, 1918. IN VACATION MARION PHILLIPS.....Plaintiff against In Chancery LOUIS PHILLIPS LOUIS PHILLIPS.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant on the grounds of wilful and continuous desertion and aban donment for more than three years. And avidavit having been made and filled that the defendant, Louis Phillips is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. C. MIMMS, p. q. 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RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV. NO.43 A RIOT OPPRESSION IN DEPARTMENTS AT WASHINGTON The discrimination against and segregation of colored men and women in the Government offices here at Washington which shortly after March 4, 1913 became an insidious nightmare to dampen the ardor of as piration and kindle fires of resentment within the heads and hearts of colored people has now become a riot oppression. The Department of Labor whose function in these times when bloody Mars stands upon the bridge of Horror and beckons his battalion of death on, had been unable to rival in the public press the three other departments which have most to do with the war is the latest offender. When the Department of Labor gave appointment to Professor Haynes a colored man and bestowed upon him the high sounding and at the same time mystic title of "Director of Negro Economics," a faint hope affirmed in the hearts of our race so far as that department was concerned that the race was nearing the grazing fields of Justice. When Professor Haynes was started on a tour to hold labor conference es in various States for the purpose as academically declared to "mobilize colored labor" to help win the war and secure for it a place in the sun when industrial reconstruction should follow a victorious peace," encouragement was given to race, and our hopes had begun to go afoot towards the dysian fields of Equal Opportunity, like a holt of lightning issuing from a clear sky comes a withering decree from the Department of Labor that that department will employ "only white men" as watchmen. The Washington Evening Star, issue of August 15th a usually reliable and accurate white daily which parishes no open policy of repression against the race, even though it may not emphasize robust policy of defense, carried the following news item, under attractive headlines: "Two hundred and fifty watchmen or intelligence officers excommitted from the draft and whose ages range from 21 to 65 years are wanted at once by the Department of Labor. The salaries will be between $70 and $75 a month and ONLY WHITE MEN WILL BE EMPILOYED. Applicants must apply at the office of the United States Employment Service." If the department of labor's "mold lization of colored labor" as explained at various conferences by Profesor Sor Haynes is to be tainted with such a marked drawing of the color line of the profession of Professor Haynes' function. What will his influence with his race amount to? If the Department of Labor's "mobilization of colored labor" is to be prescribed and circumscribed by such hateful and hurful restriction Professor Haynes' influence and efforts must necessarily be nil, and he might as well renounce his high sounding title resign his position and emulating the traditional Arab; "fold his tent and steal steal away"—back to the schoolhouse to teach the matron of his race the real meaning of "de moracy." When the Department of Labor npointed Prof. Haynes to represent the race around its council table as an adviser," as has been announced, was it camouflaging the race? When it sent him forth from State to State to hold conferences to "mobilize colored labor," was it merely handing the race a stone when it was crying for bread? When it entered upon him the title of "Director" was it meant to more effectively Direct race discrimination and segregation to the highest point of restriction? Until we are convinced that the President's pronouncement in favor of maintaining "the laws inviolate" was but a collage of the intellect which we are loath to believe, we cannot help but assume that the De labor's entering the ranks of disinterested men is but to contribute to the riot of opposition. Professor Haynes, the race looks to you as the "adviser" around your department's council table to correct this evil. If you Will Not or Can Not your usefulness is ended. The colored race with its fighting men—loyal fighting men—and its open purse for the Government—Wang To, and Has Been Trying to help win the war for democracy. The Department of Lab or other departments and universities practicing discrimination and segregation attempt to mislead the President's "to make the world safe for democracy?" Washington, D. C., Bee. REV, DR, A, A, GRAHAM SPEA+ AT REFORMER SESSION Grand Master W. S. Woodson Will Preside in Session Next Week. The 23th Annual Session of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., will convene in Richmond, Va., September 10; 11 and 12th in the True Reformers Hall. On Tuesday evening the 10th there will be a public meeting, Mrs. L. L. Standard, G. W. S. and Mrs. M. E. Brennan, G. W. S. and Mrs. M. E. Brennan, Mr. Lee Trout of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Addie Thomas of Petersburg, Va., will respond. Miss Graecie Merriweather will recite. On Wednesday night the 14th the Rev. Dr. A. A. Graham of Hampfton Va., will deliver a special message at another public meeting on the "Fraternal and Business Life of the Negro." Dr. Graham is one of the force and force of the pupilsters of the race and one of the strongest advocates for race uprift. To fail to hear him will be the missing of a rare treat. MR. CLAY APPOINTED. Bristol, Teen., Va., August 1918.—Robert E. Clay President of the Negro Business League of Bristol has just been appointed to a very responsible position in the Department of Public Instruction of Tennessee. White attending the National Negro Business League meeting at Atlantic City, N. J., he received a telegram from Hon. S. L. Smith, Superintendent of Rural Schools of Tennessee announcing his appointment as rural school extension agent for the State of Tennessee. The appointment was made by Prof. Smith and Prof. W. J. Hale, the latter President of the State Normal School at Nashville. The initial appointment was secured for the Jolietian through the efforts of Senator J. W. Worley Senator Worley has taken a very active interest in behalf of the Negro race in Teen., and in connection with the rural school work he some time ago decided to use his efforts to have Robert E. Clay appointed to have charge of this movement. The duties of President Clay's new position consist in visiting all sections of the State and fostering the movement for better schools longer school terms and better health among the Negroes, in addition to creating a friendly feeling of cooperation between the races. The leaders of the colored race at Atlantic City were clated over the keen interest shown by Senator Worley in the welfare of the race in Tennessee and congratulated him warmly upon the selection of the Dristol race leader to head the important new movement in the volunteer State. President Ferguson Now. Dr. D. A. Pergusan is now President of the National Medical Association and he has been congratulated by his many friends in this city upon his elevation to this responsible position. G. W. Cabannis, M. D., the retiring official was very popular with the rank and file of the membership. NEGRO LOYALTY. The following resolution was adopted by the Mattaponi Baptist District Association in its last annual session at Ashland, Va., August 1st. We the Mattaponi Baptist Association in 40th Annual session assembled owing to the crisis thru which the world is now passing, deem it necesary to state and make public the following: We pledge our unbounded support to the United States in its present war struggle. We call upon the pastors of the churches of this association to urge the pews to answer unstintedly every request call of our Government. We expect and shall答应 from our Government a treatment in accordance to the loyalty and sacrifice with which the American Negro has always rallied around the Stars and Stripes. Rev. C. A. LINDDEY, Moderator. R. N. HILL, Clerk. Roy. T. J. King Returns. Rov. T, J. King, the popular pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church of this city has returned from his vacation and occupied the pulpit last Sunday. He is looking well and the Church is prospering. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 THE DOCTORS PROTEST TO PRESIDENT ON RACE ISSUES THE DOCTORS PROTEST TO PRESIDENT ON RACE ISSUES Richmond, Va. Aug. 28.—We the members of the National Medical Association, in annual convention assembled with delegates from every state in the Union, representing five thousand medical men, feel that we race against ourselves, our race and nation to make the following declarations: 2. Negro physicians who are now being drafted are being assigned as privates with no apparent chance of being transferred to the Medical Reserve Corps where they could render the professional service for which they have been trained. Under the new draft age, 18 to 45 at least 90 per cent of our physicians are subject to the draft and may be assigned as privates. We hereby petition the War Department to remedy this condition of affairs so that our physicians can be transferred to the Medical Reserve Corps. We heartily approve the decision of the War Department to calllist Negro trainees in the Cross Service. However, this privilege is limited to service in the Base hospitals at home. The Negro traineed nurse is loyal and true, and we appeal to the War Department to reward her loyalty and devotion by giving her the opportunity to serve the brave black soldiers on the battle fields of Europe. 4. As close students of the War situation we realize that adequate provision has not been made for the training of a sufficient number of Negro Officers to man the large number of drafted Negroes. In fact, the eight Negro regiments now being formed are manned by white officers. We give due praise for the recognition we have already received in the master of officers in the Army. At the same time we feel that it is only fair and just to us as a race, that if we are to be drafted as Negroes, and kept in separate regiments as Negroes, we should have our proportion ate share of Negro officers assigned to such regiments. We feel that at this critical hour, loyalty should be the first priority; and that the brave black soldier and the pari oie citizen should not be dressed in the back with the fangs of a jude white ho is facing the brutal Hun in the defense of this country. We appeal to the War Department to give us a fair proportion of Negro officers for our Negro regiments, to the end that loyalty and faithful service may be the test and not the color of our skin. 5. The Negro physicians constitute one of the most loyal group of Americans and one of the most potent factors in our racial development. We are using this great influence to promote patriotism for and confiance in our Government. However, as we travel from place to place in our personal duties, and to propagate patriotic values, we inadvertently humiliated and abused the ger car system known as the Jim Crow Car. It is out of keeping with the tenets of American Government for which the world is now bathed in blood, that the Government itself should operate such a passenger traffic system. It not only dehazes a patriotic class of citizens but breeds discontent and deprives a citizen of a fair compensation for his money in a railroad ticket. We therefore impose a no-Director-General of the railroads to the Jim Crow Car system as a war measure to the end that twelve millions of faithful citizens may be given justice for their devotion. 6. We give unstinted praise to our great President, Woodrow Wilson, for the great service he has rendered our race, the nation and mankind by his official denunciation of mobs and lynchings. We rejoice that public sentiment is being crystalized against lynching and we pray for the day when the majesty of the law will reign supreme. 7. We reaffirm our concession and devotion to the American Government and our high resolve to do all in our power to help achieve victory in the war with Germany. But in fighting "to make the world safe for democracy" we want to make America safe for ourselves. We have in invested millions in War Stamps; Liberty Bonds; the Red Cross; the Y. M. C. A. and other kindred organizations; we are enduring the sacrifices incident to war without complaint; we weep when America weeps; we bleed when America bleeds; our brave soldiers are dying in the most cruel war ever waged by man; to keep "government the people for the people" from perishing from the earth; and it seems to me that as a reward for this unparalleled devotion white America ought to be willing to lay aside its antagonistic race prejudice as a means to help win this war. 8. A committee of 3 is appointed to present the appeal to the Secretary of War, and a similar committee to present the appeal to the Director-General of the railroads. Signed—Executive Board—G. E. Cannon, Chairman; E. T. Belsaw, Secretary; A. M. Cairn, C. V. Roman; A. M. Brown; A. W. Williams; W. C. Gordon; J. G. McFall; John A. Lester. Rev. Dr. Lewis Improves. Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., has improved to such an extent as to be able to walk out alone now. He may be seen in his accustomed place on his front porch. He has recovered fully the use of his voice and is expected shortly to enter upon his pastorial duties at the Segor's Baptist Church. In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of Mrs. Rosa E. Ferguson, who died September 4, 1908: Thou hast gone to thy grave, And left this weary world. May you rest in peace until the morn When we shall meet again. To spend cemetary years. — Mother, Sisters and Son. Married at Florence, S. C. S. C., September 3.—Mr. Leon Hunter and Miss Lee Bishop of Efghingham, C. S. were united in marriage on August 23, at the home of Mrs. Eliza Gasque, their aunt, B. purging, are members of the Mendow Spring Baptist Church, Rev. M. Jones officiated. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Miss A. F. Ruffin, F. Secretary of South Atlantic Field spoke at the Y. W. C. A. city conference which was held at Blue Ridge N. C. July 9-29. She was introduced by Mrs. Bickett wife of Governor Bickett, of North Carolina. At this conference representatives of fourteen States passed resolutions condemning lynching anywhere at any time and for any crime. These resolutions were produced by a physician from South Carolina. It is to be noted that these resolutions were passed by the conference before President Wilson's declaration condemning lynching was published. A class in Christian Approach to Our Colored Neighbor" was taught by Mrs. Henry Smells of Hampton, Va. Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt in the distribution of the Peace Prize which he won gave $4,000 for work among colored women and girls. Said amount to be administered by Miss Evan D. Bowley, of the National Board of Colored Workers. At the conference of colored workers held at Tillisboro N. C. a telegram of appreciation was sent Mr. T. Roosevelt. Rev. T. J. King, pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church will speak at Vespers next Sunday evening at six o'clock. Solo by Mrs. Susie A. King. A cordial invitation to these services is extended to all. The Jolly Juniors entertained their friends last Tuesday evening. A short musical program was followed by enjoyable games and light refreshments. Dr. Thomas Watkins, of Charlotte N. G., accompanied by his slater, Mrs. Ley McDonald, visited the Association rooms last week. ELKS HELD A GREAT SESSION IN CITY OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md.—When the 19th annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks came to a close Thursday afternoon of last week it was voted one of the best yet. The delegates and visitors had come from many cities and towns and they were all enthusiastic over Baltimore's hospitality. While the parade on Tuesday of last week was agreed to be one of the best in the history in the order the ball at the Lyric was voted a big trumpish socially over voting $10,000 toward the next sitting were elected: Armond W. Liberty Loan, the delegates voted to hold their next session in Washington. The following officers for the en Scott; Washington; Grand Exalted Ruler, A. J. Brown, Richmond, Va; Grand Estecedor Leading Knight, Dr. J. Henry Lowis, Michigan, Loyal Knight, J. H. Shubbs, Philadelphia; Grand Estecedor Lecturing Knight, George H. Bates, Newark, N. J. Grand Secretary; James T. Carter, Richmond, Va.; Grand Treasure; the Rev. C. O. Cummings, Baltimore; Grand Chaplain; W. H. Southall, Minapolis, Minn., Grand Esquire; R. B. Kane Grand Tiler; J. Clay Smith Washington and Dr. P. O. Stephens, W. wington, Det. Grand Trustees. PRANKLIN JOHNSON. PERSONALS AND BRIEFS Mrs. Lizzie Gaskins, of 400 Or- leans street, is very sick. —Mr. L. L. King arrived in the city last Sunday from Philadelphia. —Miss Viola Stovall arrived in the city last Wednesday from Pitts- burg, Pa. Misses Elizabeth Wilson and Irma Davis are spending their vacation in Philadelphia, Pa. T. H. Hough, Educational Secre- tury, Y. M. C. A., Camp Lee, Va. called on us. Mrs. Kate Christian of North Fifth street, is visiting in Washington and Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. J. B. Evans, Jr., of Lynchburg Va. passed through the city enroute to Newport News, Va. Mrs. Lizzie Peyton is spending the Summer in Brooklyn, N. Y. She has visited Washington and Philadelphia —Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Taylor of 31st street are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Simon Taylor of Farmville, Va. —Mrs. Roberta Jones Walker and her son Mr. Henry Jones, Jr., of Philadelphia visited the city last week. Prof. J. H. Hill, of Washington, D.C. is in the city, the guest of his sister, in North Second street. He is looking well. Mrs. Emma Mayo Coafon and daughter, of Philadelphia, are visiting her brother at 3007 Lester street, Fulton. —Miss Mabel Carphell of Petersburg, Va., was the guest last week of Miss Annie E. Thomas of S16 N. 4th St. —Mrs. Nannie Smithea returned to the city last Monday after a week's visit to her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Jones in Powhatan. Miss. L. Bernetta Young arrived in the city on the 22nd and returned to New York on the 31st. She was looking well. —The Zion Baptist Church congregation entered its main auditorium last Sunday and services are being conducted there all this week. —Dr. R. E. Jones spent several weeks at Staunton, Va. Dr. M. W. Pannill returned here with him and was his guest during his stay here. —Mrs. Lillie Hardie of New York passed through the city last week on her way to Scotland, Va. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stigger. —Mr. and Mrs. Cary Truchetwar were in the city last week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norrell, Sr. They have returned to their home in Atlantic City, N. J. The Washington street Baptist church pulpit at Bedford, Va. is now vacant and wants a pastor. For fur ther information write F C JONES Church Clerk, King Street, Bedford, Va. Mr. E. M. Canaday, of Norfolk, Va., called on us this week. Mr. Willie Schools, of Philadelphia is visiting his mother on the Southside. Rev. J. Walter Harris preached to the congregation of the First Baptist Church of South Richmond on last Sunday morning. Mr. Arthur Lewis now "some- where in France" writes his mother, Mrs. Mary L. Lewis of Midlo- thian Turnpike, that everything is O. K. Over There. Pvt. T. M. Dunean, of Camp Upton N. Y. is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Louis Greene, 614 N. First street, Pvt. Dunean is chad in his overseas uniform. He will report back to camp next week. Mrs. R. E. Wesley left last Monday to attend the annual session of the National Ideal Benefit Society at Newport News, Va. After the adjournment of the session, she will spend the remainder of her vacation as the guest of Mrs. Lillie D. Byrd. —Mrs. Amanda Baker, who has been visiting in North Carolina arrived in the city this week. She was enroute to Camp Dix, N. Y., to see her son, Mr. Richard Baker. She was looking the picture of health. —Edward Morris, white of 615 N. Belvidere Street, 12 years of age was swept into the canal west of Second Street yards of the C. and O. tracks last Wednesday while a troop train was passing. He was drowned. —Mrs. Callie D. Brown is convalescing after a protracted illness at her residence 512 N. Third Street. Her daughters, John W. John of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Andrew J. Welcher of Youngstown, Ohio, and their children have returned to their homes. Rev. W. J. Moss who has been the efficient pastor of the Mt. Hope Baptist church for about seven years has been called for the second time in seven months to the pastorate of the Old Historic Congdon Street Baptist Church Providence, R. I. He is on a monthly vacation and leaves Friday the 30th to be with the church and people for two weeks before making his decision. —The Elks' Home on North Second street is being improved. A magnificent porch is being erected, adding greatly to the appearance of the building. Mr. D. J. Farrar has the contract. Many attended the session of the national body at Baltimore and returned home jubilant over the display there. The Order staged a parade with a band of music last Sunday afternoon. The draft has depleted the ranks somewhat, but many are left behind to hold up the banner of the great organization. LABOR DAY PARADE IN WEST POINT, VA. Hurrah for Labor Day! Large crowds, old and young, were out. Our beloved friend and brother, Carrington L. Harris was chief marshal of the parade and was on the job. His horse was very stylish and he was followed by other horsemen, Mr. G. W. Allen, Sir Andrew Davis, Miss Kate Smith, of Sweat Hill, Va., Master James Roy, Mr. Charles Jackson, Sergeant John Garnette and Mr. John Wynn. George L. Branch acted as Major Capt. Carlton Johnson had charge of the Cattels. Sergeant Joseph Carter acted as captain in charge of the military consisting of the Uniform Rank, K, of K. West Point, Va. and Richmond City Cadets and Boy Scouts of West Point and Richmond City. The Red Cross, Mrs. Alice Allen, General Director had a pageant right on the job. Camp Fire and Units Girls' Garden Club, floats, vehicles and autos were all in line. At Twelfth and C streets the command was given by Chief Marshal Carrington, Harris, and executed by Capt. George in Philadelphia. The parade passed up C street and down P to First, to firsthe D street, up D to Fifteenth and back to Twelfth and C streets. Ranks were broken and the participants filed into the colored auditorium. Rev. O. B. Simms was master of ceremonies and he introduced Rev. C. L. Boone, principal speaker of the day. He spoke from the subject, "My Loyalty of the Negro Race of Meadow Lake the body dismissed to meet again in $ 3.00 P. M. The visitors enjoyed themselves among their friends. At 8:30 P. M. Mrs. Alice Allan was mistress of ceremonies. Several solos, quartettes by Mrs. Mary Rhone and other ladies were rendered. All enjoyed themselves eating ice cream and other good things. All seemed to enjoy themselves in the highest degree. PRICE, FIVE CENTS WILL CONDUCT DOCTOR BUNDY'S DEFENSE CASE The Bundy National Defense Fund Committee Issues Statement of Its Position in the Case. In accordance with an urgent request of hundreds of friends of the Race who are deeply interested in case of Dr. Leroy N. Bundy, of East Louis, Illinois, this statement is issued from the offices of the Bundy National Defense Fund Committee, whose headquarters are in Chicago, With deep regret our attention has been called to a seemingly studied effort on the part of the officers of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to injure, damage and discredit in the eyes of the general public this heretofore fear and fearless champion of human rights. The attention of this Committee, as individuals, was called to the冤罪的 condition of Dr. Bundy while he yet in prison and realizing the importance of instant action, which action was being taken by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, we deemed it absolutely necessary for the proper protection of this man's life and liberty that something be done immediately to raise the necessary securities to the deliver Dr. Bundy on bond who had then been in prison for many months to the weakened physical condition and mental state of Dr. Bundy whose trial was far approaching, together with the unfortunateness of his case were the unfortunate and lamentable conditions confronting this Committee. The first task to which this Committee addressed itself was directed in having the bond of Dr. Bundy reduced from the prohibitive sum of $18,000 to a reasonable figure. This being accomplished without delay, the next step was the delivering of prison from prison on bond, all of which came after repeated appeals to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which brought absolutely no response. Then it was deemed necessary and expedient by the friends of right and justice, who were instrumental in having the bonds reduced and who furnished the funds for said bonds to form this organization in order to support the interests of the race leaders and to help the life of this just man. First meeting of Committee was held at the Appomattox Club, Chicago, and attended by some of the most notable men of our Race from St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago, at which time it was decided after thoroughly going into every phase of the case to call the Court of Appeals April 23, 1918 at the aforesaid Club, the Ministerial Alliance, Fraternal Civic and Social Organizations of the city of Chicago and vicinity. This meeting was largely attended at which time the organization was made permanent and the following officers elected: Benjamin H. Lacas, President; Chicago; President, Kansas City, Mo.; California; Vice President, Louis, Mont.; Treasurer; William R. Cochran; Chairman Executive Committee and John R. Auter, Secretary; John B. Dr. Bundy since this time has been operating under the auspices and control of this body. Dr. Bundy has not collected funds promiscuously, as stated by the officers of the National Association for the Advance of Colored People and he has not refused to report any matters to Messrs. Shillady and Studin. We claim and contend with Dr. Bundy that he is under no obligations whatsoever to report to Messrs. Shillady and Studin. In future, we beg to ask the contributing public to send all moneyys or to ascertain that all moneyys colled in any way, shape or form are sent direct to the office, so that this office may, at the prompt, render its report direct to the people. Our further investigation disclosed the fact that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People did not furnish the $1500 that Messrs. Shillady and Studin claim was paid to attorneys. We further believe that if the funds contributed by the general public to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the benefit of the East Saint Louis victims had been available, the procedure of this Committee would have been unnecessary. The Committee wishes to emphatically state to Messrs. Shillady and Studin that it has every confidence in the purposes and motives of Dr. Bandy and the highest personal regard for his honesty and integrity. Finally, he it understood that this Committee is in the fight to the finish. Signed by John R. Autor, Secretary, 312 South Clark street, Chicago, Illinois. TWO WHITE ARMED GUARD FIRED ON COLORED SOLDIERS FACTS ABOUT RIOT AT CAMP MERRITT, N. J. The facts regarding the race riot at Camp Merritt, N. J. of August 17, in which it was reported that several men were killed and wounded, were ascertained today in an interview with Col. J. A. Marmon, commanding officer of the camp, by Walter F. White, Assistant Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The morning papers of August 20 stated that the camp was closed to newspaper reporters and others seeking information regarding the disturbance, but the Association, in keeping with its policy of aiding the government in allaying suspicion and preventing friction between the races, sent Mr. White to obtain the facts in the case. These were given to him freely by Col. Marmon and show that the incident was not as serious as was at first supposed. On the night when the trouble occurred two colored soldiers were ejected from Y, M, C, A, 2 by two southern white soldiers, when their presence was resented by the southern white men, although there is no discrimination allowed in any of the Y, M, C, A, buildings, and the colored soldiers had a perfect right to be there. As they left the building a chair was thrown at them. Previous to this incident there had been one or two minor clashes between soldiers of both races who were quartered in adjacent sections of the camp, which necessitated both using the same general street. The white soldiers involved were from Mississippi while the colored were from Camps Dodge, Taylor, Grant and Sherman. About half an hour after the ejection of the two soldiers from Y. M. C. A. 2, a white soldier was cut by a colored soldier. Contrary to press accounts, he was not badly cut nor has he died. Col. Marmon stated that his wounds were so trivial that it has been unnecessary for the wounded man to apply at a hospital for treatment. For this reason they have been unable to learn who the wounded man is, nor has it been possible to learn who the assailant is. Shortly after this occurrence, groups of soldiers of both races gathered in one of the camp streets and threats were passed. Fearing trouble the guard was called out and orders were given to the men to disperse. The guard, consisting of between thirty and forty men in charge of a sergeant. Standing at a short distance from the guard, officers of both the white and colored troops conferred as to the best method of preventing further trouble. A group of the colored troops were moving away in obedience to the command of the guard when suddenly without a command being given, shots rang out and five of the colored men fell. The sergeant in command of the guard rushed in at once and knocked up the guns to prevent further firing. One colored soldier was killed, four wounded, none seriously, and all will recover. The most seriously wounded of the four has a bullet wound in his groin and one of the fingers of his left hand is shot off, evidently by the same bullet. The man killed was shot in the back. The guns of the guard were immediately examined after the shooting and thirteen of them were found to have been fired. The thirteen men to whom these guns belonged were immediately arrested and placed in the guard house. Col. Marmon stated that these men would be tried for firing without orders and punished if found guilty. The camp is now entirely quiet and no further trouble is anticipated. APPOMATTOX NEWS. Mr. Editor, Dear Sir.—We closed a very successful meeting last Friday night, some fourteen or fifteen accepted Christ as their savior while five or six were recieved; the christians were spiritually revived. We had meetings both day and night; large crowds of both white and colored attended our services. The Rev. B. K. Mason of Lynchburg helped the pastor in this great meeting. Dr. Mason is indeed a great preacher. We raised fifty some dollars during the meeting. Rev. Watson and pastor asked the people to give Dr. Mason $25.00 for his services and in less than 25 minutes they put $25.00 on the table and besides the Dr. sold over $5.00 worth of his photos. We have decided to baptize on the 3rd Sunday in September at 10 o'clock A. M. The baptizing will be near the church. The Hesidiah Association will meet at Jourdan Baptist church Wednesday September 4th and continue for three days. Several of the young men from here have gone to the training camps—Oh the war. This is our country our home, hence our duty to fight, my son is all ready in the training camp in N. Y. They are calling for our young women now—Nurses—What the Negro wants is equal rights to all, special privileges to none. Yours truly, T. H. CUNNINGHAM ANTI-LYNCHING SESSION OF THE NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS OF AMERICA. All Bodies of Colored Men and Women are Called to Unite Against A Common Foe. The National Race Congress of America has issued a call for all societies of colored people in the United States to send delegates to the next Congress, October 1, 2, and 3, 1918 at the Metropolitan Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, D street, between Second and Third streets, S. W., Washington, D. C., Rev. H. J. Callis, pastor. The Executive Committee is making a drive for ten thousand colored organizations to federate against lynching and mob-violence. United we stand, but divided, our brothers, wives, and children are, and may be victims of mob-violence. ALL All phases of the race interest will be discussed by men who have made a special study of the same. Churches, lodges, educational institutions, leagues and organizations of all kinds among our people are urged to send their registration as a unit to the Congress before October 1, 1918. The registration fee is $2 to be sent with names and officers of organization to the Headquarters, 903 third street, N. W., Washington D. C. The fee entitles the organization to one delegate in the Congress. Arrangements for entertainment, while in Washington, should be made through Rev. Callis, 619 M street, N. W. Every community in the United States should be represented this year if you value the safety of your lives and property. Now is the time to act. For further information write the headquarters. Signed: W. i. H. Jernagin, President; Bishop I. N. Ross, Vice President; William Alexander, Recording Secretary; J. H. Randolph, Assistant Recording Secretary; A. A. Graham, Corresponding Secretary; W. A. Taylor, Treasurer; E. A. P. Cheek, National Chaplain; Robert L. Vann, National Organizer; J. J. Nickerson, Sergent at Arms; L. G. Jordan, National Lecturer; H. J. Callis, Chairman Executive Committee; J. S. L. Holloman, Secretary Executive Committee; L. Melendez King, Chairman Judiciary Committee; John R. Hawkins, Chairman Legislative Committee; Charles Stewart, National Reporter. (Race papers please copy.) GEORGIA GOVERNOR HAS TAKEN NO ACTION ON LYNCHING EVIDENCE. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People makes public a telegram addressed to Governor Hugh M. Dorsey of Georgia, inquiring of him what action has been taken, if any, in bringing to justice the members of the mobs some of whose names were furnished to him on July 10 by a special investigator of the Association, who during the month of May lynched eleven, perhaps more. Negroes, one of them a woman. It will be remembered that on July 10 the investigator placed in the hands of the Governor a memorandum giving the facts discovered by him during four days spent in the section where the lynching occurred, a copy of the same memorandum later being sent to President Wilson. Six weeks have elapsed since that time and the Association pointedly told the Governor, "What can we tell America concerning Georgia's governor's cooperation with our President in helping to stamp out mob violence?" The reply of the Governor will be awaited with considerable interest, and more particularly his action taken on the evidence regarding the lynchings now in his hands. Georgia's record of lynching (twenty-five Negroes since America entered the war is an unenviable one and the world is waiting to see whether she really wants to stop lynching. The Association's telegram follows: "August 21, 1918. "Hon. Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor, "Atlanta, Ga. "Will you inform us of action taken, if any, on memorandum submitted to you July 10 on Brooks and Lowndes Counties lynchings? All of patriotic America awaits with interest your action in seeing that the perpetrators of these most barbaric lynchings are brought to justice. What can we tell America concerning Georgia's governor's cooperation with our President in helping to stamp out mob violence? John R. Shillady, Secretary, "National vancement, 6, Colored People" 100 SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO SCHOOL TEACHERS. Applied Schoolroom Drawing and Industrial Art. Having a foresight of what is to be expected of the colored teachers in the future, this school has adjusted itself to the needs of teachers who desire to thoroughly qualify themselves in the technical principles of Drawing and Industrial Art. In this, we do not simply mean drawing the forms of objects without a reason or knowledge of the laws of perspective light and shadow technic and other essentials, but drawing taught from our educational standpoint—a course that is applicable to teaching many of the other subjects such as History, Literature, Language and Science. WANTED. Thousands of Typewriters wanted by the Government. Come and learn how to repair and run all kinds of Automobiles in the Industrial Union Auto Department. Send stamp for reply. P. O. Box, 704, Southern Pines, N. C. /Prof. J. H. Battle, Director. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FUL/TON NOTES. a flying trip to New York. Their stay was very enjoyable and they returned elated over the trip. While in New York Sir Brown preached to a large congregation from Acts 27:31 Rev. F. W. Williams, D. D. was in the city this week on business for a short while. A goodly number of our friends came visiting their families and friends. Among them were Sirs F. E. Lightner, Ed. Pitman, Rev. J. H. Brown, William Morton, Samuel Marrow, Albert Dandridge, Lessie Pettis, R. L. Whiting, 28th Construction, U. S. A. Ex. Force, Langley Field, Newport News, Va. and many others whom we failed to get. A. E. White, Jr., of Camp Lee, $81 Donny street was over this week. We have received letters from our boys "Over There." They all state about the same and ask for our prayers. They have not forgotten Home, Church, Sunday School and friends. Mrs. Margaret Kounch, of $12 Donny street is very ill at the time of going to press. Mrs. Olivia Orange and daughter, Inetta left for Baltimore. Rising M. Zion S. S, gave their scholars a reception in the lecture room of the Church on last Monday 6 P. M. Mrs. Martha Edwards, $80 State street, received a letter from her son Johnnie Edwards, at Camp Upton, stating that he is well and getting along fine, with love to all. Arthur is in the Navy, in New York. He is well and sends love. Percy, in France, writes his mother he is well and getting along fine. He has met with many of his boy friends in France. Ernest, in Camp Lee is well. He is expecting to leave Camp for France at any time. All send love and ask for prayers. CALVARY NOTES. We had a very interesting Sunday School last Sunday. The children rendered a very unique program. 11:30 A. M. Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached from Galatians 6:7, "He not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Without a shadow of doubt, he set forth many true statements in keeping with the text. Rev. D. H. Crump, of the Thirty-first Street Baptist Church was present with us. 3:30 P. M., Rev. C. T. Martin, pastor of the Union Level Baptist Church administered the Lord's Supper. Rev Henry Randolph of the Bethlehem Baptist Church was also present. The Fourth Sunday in August was our Rally Day. We raised $218.48. We thank the many friends for their help and also Miss Elizabeth Taylor for her leadership in arranging the sacred concert. Prayer meeting every Wednesday, 8:30 P. M. Monday, September 2, 1918, the Mt. Calvary Baptist S. S. gave its annual pleure to Deep Bottom, the other side of Dutch Gap. The trip was made by motor service and we all had a delightful time. We thank the many friends for their service and patronage, especially Mrs. Susie Holmes, who gave the committee great assistance. We also thank Mr. A. L. Brown (white) who made no charge for the use of his automobile. Beverly Valentine, Superintendent and C. B. Jefferson, Corresponding Secretary. ARKANSAS MOB BUFFS COLORED VILLAGE FOR REVENGE. Appeal Made to Governor to Use All Means to Punish Heathens. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People yesterday addressed a telegram to Hon. R. L. Williams, Governor of Oklahoma, protesting against the shooting of N. Widlow, a Negro barber, of Dewey, Okla., who was accused of shooting and killing Chief of Police Mull and seriously wounding City Clerk George De Young. After the Negro was shot by the mob, he was taken in charge by officers from the sheriff's office. The mob, enraged at being thus cheated of its victim, went to a suburb of Dewey known as "Little Africa" and burned this community, destroying two hundred colored homes, two churches and a schoolhouse. None of the Negroes thus robbed of their homes was even remotely connected with the crime. The Association protested not only against this grave injustice to these people but also against the material damage done to the nation at this critical period of its history, thus unsettling labor in that community with its attendant lessening of the food supply so greatly needed by the Allied powers. The Association's telegram follows: "August 21, 1918. "Hon. R. L. Williams, Governor, "Oklahoma City, Okla. "Press accounts of August 13 state that N. Widlow, colored barber of Dewey, Okla., was shot by mob but later taken from mob by officers from sheriff's office. Later homes of two hundred Negroes, two churches and schoolhouse in colored settlement near Dewey burned by mob enraged at loss of victim. Not only grave injustice done these people in thus robbing them of perhaps accumulations of lifetime, but also disturbing of morale of community with attend ant lessening of food supply and labor so much needed at this critical period in our nation's history, causes National Association for Advancement of Colored People to urge that you use every power at your command to see that members of mob are punished and that safety be assured innocent Negroes. We do not ask that guilty persons go unpunished; only that those accused be given fair trial and that innocent be protected. "Is Oklahoma with the President in condemnation mob law? "John R. Shillady, Secretary, "National Association for Advancement of Colored People." The Star Hair Grower A SOME OF THE BITS THAT YOUR LIBERTY BOND WILL DO. 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SCOTT, Funeral ASS LIVERY. OFFICE 2220 I HOME, RANDOLPH 2073. AL SUNDAY, CALL RANDOLPH RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IT REALLY HAPPENED! D. J. FARRAR, Contractor & Builder Office, Room 405, Mechanics Bank Bldg. Phone, Ran. 2637 Residence, 610 N. First St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Randolph 2160 Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Klud of Architecture. Job Work A specialist. 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 STILL ARGUING WITH DRY LIPS. Grievance and Malice are two ugly attributes in human character, but are found imbbed in a goodly number of the people of this world. It is always best for the individual to rid himself of these hindrances before the Judge of all the earth takes the case in hand. Enough for that. There is a certain man in our village who has a grievance against the preachers because of their aid in turning wet Virginia into an arid desert land, where not even an oasis is allowed to exist for the slaking of the thirst of a poor, weary today-bastes. He never loses an opportunity to visit. MADAME LUCIR CHRISTIAN SCOTT is associated in business with her husband, Mr. Alphene Scott. Madame Scott claims the honor of being the only Negro woman in the State of Virginia—holding a State license to practice Embalming, and is indeed, one of the few women in the United States embalming and conducting funerals. She ranks with the best in her profession. She is prominent in forternal organizations, namely, Courtes of Calanthe, I. O. of St. Luke, I. O. of Good Samaritans, Household of Ruth, Tents, Sons and Daughters of Richmond, Shephards of Bethlehem and Ideal Benefit Society. Your patronage and influence will be greatly appreciated. Please remember that she is always at your service. 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T, Funeral Director OFFICE 2220 E. MAIN ST. RANDOLPH 2073. ALL NIGHT LL RANDOLPH 2703. D, VIRGINIA HAPPENED! his malice on preachers in general and to get in a good anti-prohibition argument. This week he was soon talking to a group of men and was heard to deliver himself in this fashion: (The part of his speech consigning all the preachers via specialty transports to the place that would not harbor a tallow-candle dog a pair minutes, is obviously omitted.) "If this is a free country, why is it that I can't drink as much as I want, whil Old Noah had his regular toldies, before men know how to spoil democracy and here I can't get mine in a democracy country! Yes, and—and—and didn't Christ even turn water into wine! Bb? Did he? --- --- CALL FOR NATIONAL COLORED AMERICAN MEETING. National Equal Rights League Invites Colored Race To Assemble in Chicago, September 17:19 To Get Race Organized To Push Claims For Possession of Full and Equal Democratic Rights—An Unprecedented Opportunity. To Colored Americans: The year 1918 is a time unusual and unprecedented in the history of Americans of African descent. Not only are they taking part for their country in an European war for democracy but within two months two National Colored gatherings of entirely different make up have laid before the government of the United States the prescriptions of our race. The Conference of Colored Editors and others was called together by the War Department to which it made complaint. The National Colorod Liberty Congress was called by a national race committee to hold a people's convention. From both meetings good is resulting. Expressed in plain uncompromising English, our just grievances were brought squarely before the House of Representatives and before the American people by said Liberty Congress and were made a prominent and permanent part of the Congressional Records. (June 29, 1918) It seems providentially fortunate therefore that this note-worthy achievement on the part of the Liberty Congress is to be so soon followed by the Eleventh Annual Convention of the National Equal Rights League to be held in September in the City of Chicago. Last September at the memorable tenth annual convention of our League in New York City; Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett that invincible champion of equal rights brought to us a cordial invitation to hold the League's 1918 Convention in the city of Chicago, which invitation we unanimously and heartily accepted. AT CHICAGO SEPTEMBER 17-19. Therefore by the authority vested in me as President of the National Equal Rights League. I do hereby is sue this call for the Eleventh Annual Convention of said League to convone on Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday day of September 17th; 18th; and 19th in the city of Chicago Illinois. Fellow Comrades of the National Equal Rights League and others I cannot even begin to express how urgently important it is that our peo ple in all sections of the country should give prompt and earnest heed to this call. By means of the great world war all nations and races are being tried as it were by fire, their real worth and samina are being severely test ed and none more so than that of Colored Americans and we must not al- ```markdown ``` low ourselves to be found wanting. A double burden rests upon our shoulders while this war lasts; we must continue to perform all the duties of citizenship freely sacrificing our time; our money; and our blood for our country; and at the same time we must double; rather than diminish; our exertions in our own behalf unceasingly pressing to the front our own claims and demands for an equal share in the possession and enjoyment of all those rights for which we are fighting. Our very free dom and life and that of our unborn generations depend upon our keeping up this double fight. THE DOUBLE DUTY. They are half cowards who while fighting for their country will not at the same time demand an equal chance and a square deal. And they who seek and demand their rights while unilingly to shoulder their full share in the nation's and the world's struggle for freedom will meet their deserved defeat. Every considerable race on earth is involved in this world war and the future of twelve million colored Americans with that of other groups of people is to be determined in its issue. Besides our standing grievances there are new and perplexing racial relations and conditions evolving out of this war that call loudly for our most earnest and immediate attention. These new war created conditions are of such vital significance as should speedily bring together our entire race leadership. This war will result in permanent benefit to us on in proportion as we as a race through our own appointed leadership and with organization nation-wide exert ourselves earnestly promptly and wisely in our own behalf. Let every community join this Colored Liberty Organizing Drive. Let us as a race get ready to enforce our claim to World Democracy as an is sue of this world way. Therefore let us get together for organization as a race to enforce our claims to world democracy. Every church; civil; educational; fraternal political; and business organizations among our people; without regard to sect; sex or party are invited to be represented in the Chicago convention by one two or several delegates to deliberate on the organizing of our race for self defense. An especial appeal is made for the quick formation of equal rights and democracy leagues or committees for the purpose of sending delegates to this national convention for race organization for liberty. BRYON GUNNER, Pres., National Equal Rights League. The Man From Africa. The Man From Africa With Remedies, moves from your path Conjure Bad Luck troubles. Information Free. THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY. Matsake, West Virginia. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The way to win in this world is to mean right, be honest, punctual, saving in your habits and do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You will not find so many of those kind of people in your neighborhood and you may lose both money and property as a result of your contact with this element, but push onward. That is why it is essential and necessary that you patronize some good banking institution and buy bonds of the United States Government. When money is saved in this way, you can be sure that the padlock of safety is upon it. Do not pay any attention to those people, who urge you to draw your money out of the bank and have a good time now. You may live longer than you expect to live. Old age is stalking in your rear from the cradle to the grave and hard times may overtake you. Money saved will make their presence terrorless to you. It looks as though we are in for a long war. It will pay you to begin saving now. Money will be plentiful for some time to come and for some time after the war is over. Get your share of it honestly and save what you get today, tomorrow and the days thereafter. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Mechanics Savings Bank, Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` FIVE MEN AND BOYS ADMIT A SHARE IN HIGHWAY ROBBERY Military and the Petersburg Police Founded up Gang Who Robbed Officers and Soldiers. Petersburg, Va., August 29—Four young white men and a Negro youth under arrest here charged with holding up and robbing three officers and two emissed men in an autoauto face on the Richmond Petersburg turn poke about 2 o'clock on Monday morning. The soldiers were coming from Richmond to Petersburg and they were stopped at a point about five times from this city at the points of pistons and under threats of death were made to submit to robbery. The sum of $140 was taken from them. The military and local police have since been working on the case and were successful in rounding up and hooging in jail all of the alleged robbers. They were arrested by Detectives Perkinson, Wilkinson and Eanes, of the local police and Lieutenant Collins and Sergeant Bowserman of the military police. One of the gang told on his companions in the robbery because he had failed to receive his share of the stolen money, and then after their arrest it is said that all of them confessed to the robbery. The names of the accused men are V. W. Farney, aged twenty three years and married; Waverly Pride, aged seven ten years; James Gordon; twenty-three years old and Mono Pride, twenty three years old all white and John White colored aged sixteen years. They are all from this immediate vicinity the Goulf and two Pride boys being it is said from Chesertfield. They were all arreasted singly and at different places—Waverly and Mono Pride in Chesterfield, Farney in this city. Gould at Hopewell and White at stop 60 in Chesterfield. In the Police Court this morning they were held for the Chesterfield authorities and will be given a hearing before a magistrate in Ettrick Friday afternoon. If there is no Planet Agent in your neighborhood, write us about putting one there for you. omb It? FUNERAL DIE Can You Comb It? New guaranteed Liquid that will Straighton Kinky Hair. Simple and Harmless. Apply with the bare hand and obtain magic results. Send M. O. postpaid 75 cents, Dept. D. WELLINGTON LABORATORY, 3 1:2 Forest St., Taunton, Mass. --- --- A GOOD JOB FOR EVERY ABLE- BODIED COLORED MAN AND WOMAN THE DU PONT COMPANY, at Hopewell, Virginia is calling for Colored Men and Women to help win the war by working in the Hopewell plant. 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We return thanks for an invitation to attend the Farmers' Statewide Exposition and Conference of the Colored Division of the Maryland Council of Defense at its opening session. September 16th, 1918, at Wicomico Fair Grounds, Salisbury, Maryland. The opinion is being generally expressed that what the colored folks want right through here now are fewer bureaus and colored heads of bureaus and more rights and privileges by direct appeals to the President of the United States and his cabinet. If the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People would not supplement the salary of Dr. W. E. B. Dullois to the amount of one thousand dollars, the colored people of the country might have done so in order to have secured the benefits accruing from the establishing of this special bureau in the War Department. Colored folks, agitate and insist upon all of your rights and privileges at this time, but do not let your persistence lead you to the point of either disloyalty or the lessening of your ardor in supporting the National Government during its hours of severest trial. Our efforts should be devoted to keeping the Negro-haters from continually annoying and handicapping us in our contention for racial rights and privileges. Editor W. Calvin Chase, of the Washington, D. C. Bee charges that the Bureau of Labor has drawn the color line with Dr. George E. Haynes right there "on the job" to prevent this condition of affairs. Editor Chase seems to have overlooked the fact that the color line was drawn and recognized when Dr. Haynes entered upon the duties of his office and it was expected that both Editor Chase and Dr. Haynes would stand ready to explain away this anomalous condition of affairs when it occurred. If Dr. Haynes has protested as the Editor of The Bee has done, we would like to see a copy of the letter sent by him to the head of that Department. They are trying to satisfy the colored citizens, who are yielding up their lives and property to the Government, with special bureauc and special appointees, while as a matter of fact, these same colored citizens want all of their rights and privileges under the law for themselves and their offspring. Half-way measures and palliating appointments will not do. The great Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States can "cut the Gordian knot" with an executive order. Let us have the executive order. We are calling for rights denied, but we are not threatening the Government or the War Department if we do not secure them. Gentlemen, treat us fairly and let us make this part of the world safe for democracy first, before we secure the same blessing in other parts of this terrestrial body. We have enough bureaus that can do but little. We want one executive order from the White House that can do everything. No one distinguished citizen, since the foundation of the world has been vested with as much transcendent power as the present occupant of the White House. He has nerve to do the right thing, if he is properly approached. Lots us ask him to do it. This will do much to help win the war. It is evident that there is a "big row" in the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. President Moorfield Story, of Boston, Massachusetts wrote to Dr. DuBois as follows: "In my office and others, young men have gone to the war and received from their employers enough money to assure them no loss of income by going into the service of the Government, and I think you are entitled to the same treatment from the Association." When the Board met, it decided that his acceptance of the captaincy would result in vacating the office of editor of The Crisis. What ails the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People? What ails Dr. W, E. Burghardt DuBois? A few years' experience in diplomacy and politics would have taught him to be more careful! O, the pity of it! THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. W. E. B. DUBOIS. The New York Crisis for September contains a statement in its editorial columns relative to the tender of a captaincy to Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois by the military authorities. While he does not sign it, the presumption is that the information given comes direct from this distinguished man of letters. We have carefully noted all that is said and we deduce the following facts therefrom: Dr. DuBois was offered a position that had not at that time been created. Dr. DuBois tentatively accepted a position that did not exist upon the condition that he would not be financially inconvenience and that he would not be required to make a financial sacrifice in so doing, thereby driving a shrewd bargain. Dr. DuBois was advised to accept the position upon the advice of the President of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and by Dr. H. C. Bishop, Bishop John Hurst, Dr. C. E. Bentley, Col. Charles Young, Rev. G. R. Waller, Hon. Charles Nagel and Dr. V. Morton-Jones. Archibald H. Grimke, Esq, asked more time to consider the matter before giving his approval to this line of action. In the meantime, as Dr. DuBois expresses it, at a meeting of the Board of Directors, "doubt was expressed as to the advisability of his continuing in charge of The Crisis." It was expected that the creation of this department would be in the nature of a far-reaching constructive effort to satisfy the pressing grievance of colored Americans. Instead rumors were circulated charging the Government with attempted bribery and Dr. DuBois with being a traitor. It was seen that the very purpose of the organization of this Department would be defeated and accordingly the plan was abandoned and Major Joel E. Spingarn, the alleged patron and originator of the plan ordered to France. But it may be well to quote Dr. DuBois in this discussion: "A plan of far-reaching constructive effort to satisfy the pressing grievances of colored Americans has been under serious consideration by the military authorities at Washington for two months. On Juno 15, Dr. DuBois was called in and asked if he would accept a captaincy in a bureau of the General Staff, if one was established, for the above purposes. "Dr. DuBois replied that he would, provided he could retain general oversight of The Crisis, and provided that his captain's salary (which was $1,000 less than his present salary) could he supplemented from The Crisis income, so that he would suffer no financial loss. The military authorities saw no objection to these conditions. "Dr. DuBois then consulted the President of the Board of Directors of the N. A. A. C. P., the chairman and the acting chairman of the Board and several members, including Dr. H. C. Bishop, Bishop Hurst, Dr. Bentley, Mr. A. H. Grimke, Colonel Charles Young, Rev. G. R. Waller, Hon. Charles Neq4 and Dr. V. Morton-Jones. All of them, except Mr. Grimke, agreed with the conditions and urged acceptance. Mr. Grimke expressed deep sympathy, but asked more time for consideration." This we regard as chapter one. It will be noted that the purpose of this movement was to satisfy the pressing grievances of the colored people. It seems to savior strongly of the persuasive diplomacy of our great and good friend, Hon. Emmett J. Scott, and admittedly, it was the idea of our well-wishing white friend, Major Joel E. Spingarn, who evidently values the shoulder-straps of a Major in the United States Army to an elevation to the position of United States Senator from his own commonwealth. The unfortunate part of this disclosure is the bargaining arrangement of one thousand dollars in the salary account, the aforesaid amount to come out of the salary account of the New York Crisis. This would have resulted in the net saving of much money in the treasury of this influential publication. Chapter two begins with the following: *No decision, however, as to es- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA tablishing the Bureau was arrived at and when the regular July meeting of the Board took place, the priority of the government's claim on Dr. DuBois was recognized, but doubt was expressed as to the advisability of his continuing in charge of The Crisis." The action of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People upset the arrangement. By refusing to continue him as editor of The Crisis, while he was patriotically serving the United States Government in particular and his people in general, one thousand dollars in salary allowance "went a glimmering" and the plans of the gentlemen cited disappeared in thin air. From what source could the one thousand dollars in salary be secured? The authorities of the War Department had no funds from which they could legally supplement this amount. It developed, too, that this Department and this position was evidently to be created for Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and for no one else. He was the man wanted and no one else. As controlling the editorial opinion of the leading publication of colored people in this country, the War Department and the Administration would have in its hands a weapon of inconceivable benefit in its propaganda and dissemination of information among the citizens of color of the United States of America. The man or men, who originated the plan were far-sseeing diplomats and they should be commended for their foresight and condemned for their failure to secure the accomplishment of their object. But there was another "hitch" in the arrangements, which may be well included in this same chapter. Here is what the distinguished Dr. DuBois says: "A puzzling dilemma between devotion to his life work and duty to his country in time of war was thus forced upon Dr. DuBois. His final conclusion, painful as it had to be, was to accept the commission. When thousands are giving their lives to their country, how could he long hesitate in risking far less? "This delicate situation was further complicated by vague rumors which led friends of the Association with more zeal than thought to charge the Government with attempted 'bribery' and Dr. Dullois with being a 'traitor.' Some who disagreed with the July editors of The Crisis saw in them further evidences of a 'corrupt bargain,' not knowing that those editorials were written two weeks before Dr. Dullois had the slightest intimation that his services were to be asked, and were in print before he reached Washington." Then comes the third chapter. It reads: "Finally, the General Staff, after carefully considering the matter from all angles, has decided not to establish the proposed bureau 'at present' as its broad scope might lead 'beyond the proper limits of military activity.'" We have concluded to have one division marked "Finis." It is the final word of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the leading citizen of color in this country today. He concludes as follows: "Here the matter rests. It is deplorable that this splendid and statesmanlike plan has been abandoned and equally unfortunate that any question as to its desirability should have ever arisen among black folk. The personal side of it is of less consequence and has left Dr. DuBois in unruffled serenity. No one who essays to teach the multitude can long escape crucifixion." There is this difference in the attitude of the authorities of the War Department and the statement of Dr. DuBois. The former say that it has been decided not to establish the bureau "at present" and the latter says that it has been decided to abandon the establishment of the bureau. Dr. DuBois says that he is left in unruffled serenity and then concludes the editorial utterances with the remark, "No one who essays to teach the multitude can long escape crucifixion." What we want to know is, Can a crucified man be left in "unruffled serenity?" We would also like to know if the distinguished philosopher, scholar and economist wrote that editorial article in the September issue of The Crisis. It looks very much to us that there were two things that caused that department bureau to disappear. First and foremost was the action of his own Board of Directors, which Board refused to countenance the payment out of The Crisis' funds, the necessary one thousand dollars to enable the learned scholar to receive the necessary amount to guarantee him against financial loss and the other was the attitude of the colored people in Washington in particular and the country in general in regarding the proposed movement as an effort to stifle sentiment and racial demands in the columns of The New York Crisis. He says that all of the members of the Board that he consulted urged his acceptance, but Archibald H. Grimke, of Washington and he did not commit himself and yet when the meeting of this same Board took place, the Board expressed doubt as to the advisability of his continuing in charge of The Crisis. This is a "muddle" of the most unimproved kind and character. Dr. DuBois' position is one of hu- millation and embarrassment. It comes from accepting a position that had not been created and in making money one of the primary prerequisites to such an acceptance. Colored men and white ones too, are alleging to be working for one dollar per year in order to help the Government, but this brilliant leader could not accept an appointment at a reduction of one thousand dollars per year for performing great racial services. Viewed from any angle, the explanation given cannot be defended. Our distinguished friend and countryman has made a mistake and those who made promises to him are responsible for his present unfortunate predicament. But why unduly blame Dr. DuBois? We are all "as prone to err as the sparks are to fly upward." Hon. Emmott J. Scott, who has been doing his best to serve his people and the War Department has had his turn at public condemnation on the part of the colored folks and other colored leaders have experienced the same kind of embarrassments. It is Dr. DuBois' turn now. We are looking towards Boston and we see or think we see Editor William Monroe Trotter smiling, and we conclude with the last line of the editorial in The New York Crisis: "No one who essays to teach the multitude can long escape crucixion." Selah. CONDITIONS IN HARLEM "The same conditions portrayed by the Pittsburgh Courier in Pittsburgh, Pa. are virtually stated as the basis of complaint by the Amsterdam News, of New York. It says: "The menace to this community in the growing tenure towards lawlessness of certain of its elements as indicated by recent mob actions on Lenox Avenue, cannot fail to elicit the serious consideration of all same and serious minded Negroes. "There is no question in the minds of residents, colored and white, of the guilt of a certain Greek and the justice of the protest against his continued presence in this community. But why this belated resort to violence when a boycott instituted after his first disgrant offences some years ago would long ago have driven him out of Harlem? Why violence, when staying away from his store could have accomplished the same ends in a legal and certainly more satisfactory manner? "And why the indiscriminate attacks on all whites and the breaking of the windows of one of the most friendly inclined toward our race? If Negro恤屠 does not want white storekeepers the way to get rid of them is plain of perception and easy of operation. All our fervid race-patriots need to do is to patronize race enter, uses exclusively wherever possible, and dig down and help to establish co-operative business lines where the race is not yet or sufficiently represented. "For these manifestations of lawlessness in what was formerly a model community several factors are responsible. First and foremost among these factors is the war and its effect upon the mind of the late underdog; secondly, the irresponsible and unthinking street agitators; thirdly, the grossly unfair and impolitic attitude of most of the whites doing business in this district, and, fourthly, the individual lawlessness, bullying and often intolerable freshness of white policemen toward colored citizens. "This minority has so effectively nullified the good work of Captain Ward and most of his men that the colored people of Harlem—yes, even the most law-respecting—have completely lost confidence in the white police. A white man in a police uniform appears to most of us as a prejudiced bully, who would club and maltreat any of us on the smallest pretext and without provocation. "Now while there are three distinct factors responsible, to our mind for the present lawless and menacing conditions in this community, the key of the whole situation lies in the hands of the Police Department. Were Negro policemen and Negro home guards used exclusively in the policing of this district the present tendency to lawlessness would automatically disappear. Negroes cannot be too harshly condemned for 'interfering' with white policemen 'in the performance of their duty' when white policemen do not by their acts inspire confidence and respect." With a precision that is remarkable and with a persistency that is worthy of a better cause, the hoodlum "Jim Crow" Negroes are doing more against the black race than could be accomplished by all of the rantings of the Tillmans, the Vardamans and a host of others who have gone on before. What need can there be for the presentation of "The Birth of A Nation" to prejudice the white people of the country against us, when the Amsterdam News and the Pitts burgh Courirr are portraying conditions that tend to emphasize and give a color of truth to this pernicious play? 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One Year, cece cece eee 82.00 SIX MOMUNS. ccc cece eee cee Mat ‘Three MOMS. cece eee eee 60 Poreign Subseriptions........ 2.50 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 Ne polite and obliging, colored folks, Lo while folks and to colored ones and we shall come unto. our own again, Wo return thanks for an invitation fo attend the armers’ statewide Exposition and Conference of the Colored Division of the Maryland Council of Defense at its opening session, September 16th, 1918, at Wicomico Pair Grounds, Salisbury, Maryland, The opinion ix being generally ex pressed (hat what the colored folks want right (hrough here now are fower bureaus and colored heads of bureaus and more rights and privi- lexes by direct appeals (othe President of the United States and his cabinet If the National Association for the Adyaneoment of Colored People would not supplement the salary of De, We. 1. Dultois to the amount of ene thousand dollars, the colored heople of the country misht have dane so in order to have secured the Henelits accruing from the establish. ing of this special bureau in the Way Department, Colored folks, agitate and insist pon all of your rights and privileses at this time, but do not tet your persisteney lead you to the point of either disloyalty or the lessening of your ardor iu supporting: (he National Government during its hours of severest trial Our etforts should be devoted to keeping the Nexro-haters from continually amnoying and han, Ciecapping: us in our contention for vacial rights and privileses. Editor W. Calvin Chase, of the Washington, D.C. Bee charges that the Bureau of Latbor has drawn the color line with Dr. George BE, Haynes Hight there “on the job’ (o prevent this condition of alfairs. Wditor Chase seems to have overlooked the fact that the color line was drawn and recognized when Dr, Haynes en- tered upon the duties of his office and it was expeeted that both Editor Chase and Dr, Haynes would stand ready to explain away this anomalous condition of affairs when it occurred, Iv Dr. Haynes has protested as the Editor of The Bee has done, we would like to see a copy of the letter sent by him to the head of that Depart: ment They are trying lo satisfy the col- ored citizens, who are yielding up their lives and property to the Gov- ernment, with special bureaus and special appointees, while as a matter of fact, these same colored citizens want all of their rights and privi- leges under the law for thomselves and their offspring. Half-way meas ures and palliating Appointments will not do. ‘The great Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States can “ent the Gordian knot” with an ex. ecutive order. Let us have the executive order. We are calling for rights denied, but we are not threat. ening the Government or the War Department if we do not secure them. Gentlemen, treat us fairly and let us make this part of the world safe for emocracy first, before we secure tho seme blessing in other parts of this terrestrial body. We have enough bureaus that ean do but litte. We want one execu. tive order from the White Touso that can do everything. No ono distin. guished citizen, sinco the foundation of the world has beon vested with as much Lanscendent power as the present occupant of the White House. He has nerve to do the right thing, if he is properly, approached. Lol us ask him to dq it. ‘his will do much to help win the war. it is evident that there is a “big row" in the Board of Directors of tho National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People. Pres. ident) Moortichl Story, of Boston, Massachusetts wrote to Df. Dulois as follows: “In my office and others, young men have gone to the war and re- ceived from their employers enough money to assure them no loss of in- come by going into the service of the Government. “and 1 think you are entitled to the same treatment from the Assockition.” When the Hoard met, it decided that his aeceptanee of the eaptainey would result in vacating the office of editor of The Crisis, What ails the Board of Directors of the Nationsl Assockition for the Advancement of Coivred People? What ails Dr. W. HE. Burghardt Dubois? A few years’ esperionce in diplomacy and polities world have tansht him to be more carerul! QO, the pity of it THE STRANGE CAS OF DR. W. EB. DUBOIS. ber contains a statement in its cdl torial columns relative to the tender of a captainey to br. We. Bure: herdt Dultois by the military au- thorities. While be does not sign it, ‘the prostmption as that the informa. tien piven comes direct trom. this distinguished man of Tettors. We have carefully noted all Gat is said snd we deduce the following facts therefrom: / Dr. DuBois was offered a position that had not at that time been created. Dr, DuBois tentatively ac- cepted a position that did not exist avon the condition that he would ‘not be financially inconvenienced and (iat he would not be required to make a Mnaneial saeritice in so doing, thereby driving a shrewd bargain, Dr. Dultois was advised to xecopt the position upon the advice of the Prosident of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and by Dro H.C. Rirhop, Hishop John Hurst, Dro C. 1, Bentley, Col, Charles Young, Hey. G. RL Waller, on. Charles Nagel and Dr. Vo Morton Jones Avehibald 1H, Grimke, sq. asked more time to consider the matter betore siving: his approval to this Tine of setion. In the meantime, 4 Dr. Dultois expresses it, at a meeting of the Hoard of Directors, “dount was expressed as lo the sulvisability of his continuing In charge of ‘Pho Crisis” 1b was expected that the eveation of this department would be in the nature of a far-reaching constrictive effort to satisty (he pressing grievance of colored Ames- jeans, Instead rmmors were cirentated charging the Government with t- tempted bribery and Dr, Dubois with being a traitor, IL was seen that tie very purpose of the orsanization of isis Department would he defeated and aecordingly (he pln was aban doned and Major Joel, Spingaya, the wlesed patron and originator of the plan ordered to France, Rut it may he well 9 quote Dr Dulois in this diseussion: “A plan of far-reaching eonstrne tive effort ty satisfy. the pressing grievances of colored Americans has bea under serious consideration by the military authorities at Wasling- ton for dwo months, On dane 15, De. Dutois was called in-and asked i he would necept a captainey in a burcan of the General Stui, if one was cstublished, for the above pur- ree it. Duos reptied that he woutd, provided he could retain” general oversight of Phe Crisis, and provided that his eaptain’s salary (whieh was $1,000 loss thin his present salary) could bo supplemented from. ‘The Crisis icome, so that he would sut- fer no financial loss. ‘The military authorities saw no objection to these conditions, “Dr. DuBois then consulted the President of the Board of Directors of the N. A, A.C. P., the chairman and the acting chairman of the Board and several members, including Dr. H.C. Bishop, Bishop) Hurst,” Dr, Wentley, Mr. A, 1. Grimke, Colonel Charles’ Young, Rev. G. RJ Waller, Hon. Charles” Nagel and) Dr, V. Morton-Jonos. Al of them, exeopt Mr. Grimke, agreed with the condi- tions and ‘urged acceptance, Mr. Grimke expressed deep sympathy, but asked more timo for considera: Gon.” ‘his we regard as chaptor one. It will be noted that the purpose of ‘this movement was to satisfy the pressing grievances of the colored people. It seems to savor strongly of the persuasive diplomacy of our great and good friend, Hon, Emmett J. Scott, and admittedly, it was tho flea of our well-wishing white friend, Major Jocl 12. Spingarn, who evident- ly values tho shoulder-straps of a Major in the United States Army to an elevation to tho position of United States Senator from his own commonwealth, | ‘The unfortunate part of this dis. closure is the bargaining arrange ment of one thousand dollars in the salary account, tho aforesaid amount to come out of the salary account of the New York Crisis. ‘This would have resulted in the net saving of inch monoy in (ho treasury of this influential publication, Chapter two bogins with the fol- lowing: | #No decision, however, as to os- fHE RICHMOND PLANBY, RIGEMOND, VIReINTA and when the regular July meeting. fof the Board took phice, the priority of the government's claim on Dr. Dutlois was recognized, but doubt wats expressed as to the advisability of his continuing in charge of ‘The Crisis.” ' ‘The action of the Board of Diree- tors of the National Association for Ure Advancement of Colored People hpsel he arrangement, — By refusing to continue him as editor of ‘The Crisis, while he was patriotically serving the Vuited States Govern: ment in particular and his people in Fseneral, one thousand dodlars in | sutary allowance “went a gstimmer: ing” and the plans of the gentlemen [i disappeared in thin air, | From what sonree could the one thousand dollars in salary he se. ered? ‘The authorities of Uke War Department had no funds from whieh they could legally supplement this amount, 1 developed, too, that this Depart: hient and this position was evidently to be created for Dr. W. KB. B, Daltois and for no one else, He was the man wanted and no one else, As controlling the editorial opinion of the leading publication of colored people in this country, the War De: | rartment and the Administration would have in its hands a weapon of inconceivable benefit In its propazan da and dissemination of information among the citizens of color of the United States of America, ‘The man or men, who originated the plan were fursecing diplomats jand they should be commended for their foresight and condemned for their failure to secure the accom: plishment of their object. But there was another “hitch in the arrange: ments, which may be well Ineluded in (his same chapter. Here is what (he distinguished Dr. Dutiois says: “A pnazling dilemma between de. yotion (0 his lite work and duty to this country in time of war avas (hus (forced upon Dr. DuBois. His final conelusion, paintat as it had tobe, wits to aecept the commission, When thousands are giving their lives to (ieir country, how ‘contd he long phesitate in risking far less? |. this delieate situation: was fur ther complicated by vague rumors Hwhich led friends of the Assoclatfon [with more veal than) thought te J charse the Government with attempt- led ‘bribery’ and Dr. Duitois with [hein a ‘traitor.’ Some who di: jaereed with the July editorials of ‘The Crisis saw in” them further lovidences of a ‘corrupt barkain, not “knowing that those editorials ‘wore Written two weeks before Dr. Dultois Haat (he stishtest intimation that his gerviews were to be asked, and were Fi Vrint before he reached Washing jon.” | ‘Phen comes the third ehapter, It reads: | “imany, te General staff, o!ter Feareruily ‘considering. (ho matter from all angles, has deeided not to lestablish the proposed) bareat ‘st present? as its broad) seope might lead “beyond the proper limits of military wetivitys | We have conemded to have one division marked “Winis” IC is the Hal word of Dr, W. 1. 1B. Dubois, the leading citizen of color in this Feountry today. He coneludes as ‘Yollows: “Mere the matter rests. It ig Soplorable that this splendid and Psketesmantike pin has been aban: Hdoned and camally unfortunate that sins angstion as to tte desirability shonld Rave ever arisen among black Holk, The personal side of i is of lost” consequence and) has left) Dr. Dubois in unruffled serenity, No one who essays to teach the multi- Cade ean long escape erueifixion,” | ‘Phere is this difference in the at: titide of the cuthoritios of the War | Pepartment and the statement of Dr, “Dubois. ‘The former say (hat it has been decided not to establish the Mureau “at present” and the latter ‘says thal it has been decided to Fabandon tho establishment of the burean, | br. Dunots says that ho ts tft in | unruffled serenity and then coneludes the editorial utterances with the ro- | mark, “No one who essays to teach jhe multitude ean Jong escape eru- | elfixion.” What we want to know is, Can a erueified man bo left in “un- | ruffed serenity?” We would also [ko to know if the distinguishod “philosopher, scholar and economist wrote that editorial article in the September issue of The Crisis. IL looks very much to us that there wt Fete are ce a nr en er ete miliation and embarrassment. It comes from accepting a position that had not been ereated and in makings money one of tho primary. prerediti sites to such an acceptance, Colored men and white ones (oo, are wleging to be working for one dolar per year in order to help the Government, but this brilliant leader could not accept an appointment at a reduetion of ene thonsand dollars per year for performing great racial services. Viewed from any angle, the expla- nation given cannot be defended. Our distinguished friend and coun tryman has made a mistake and those who made promises to him are responsible for his present unfor- tunate predicament, But why wm- duly blame Dr. DuBois? We are all “us prone to err as the sparks are to tly upward.” Hon. Emmett J. Scott, who has been doings his best to serve his peo: ple and the War Departinent hits had bis turn at public condemnation on the part of the colored folks ad ether colored leaders have exper: ieneod the sume kind of embarrass- monts, IC is Dr, DuBois’ turn now, We are looking towards Boston and we seo or think we sce Editor William Monroe ‘Trotter smiling, and we conclude with the last line of the editorial in ‘The New York Crisis: “No one who essays to teach tho multitude ean long escape erucitix- fon.” Selah. CONDITIONS IN ILARLEM, ‘Phe same conditions portrayed by the Pittsburgh Courier in Pittsburgh, Pa, are virtually stated as the basis jot complaint by the “Amsterdam News, of New York, It says: F Phe menace to this community in the rowing tendency towards Trwlessness of cortain of its elements is indicated by. recent: mob. getions on Lenox Avenue, cannot fail. to elicit, Khe serious consideration of all sane and serious minded Negroes, “There is no question in the minds of residenis colored and white, of the guilt of a certain Greek and the justice CF she protest uevinst his continues oresenee in this. commun ity, Um way tis belated resort. to violence wien a boyeolt instituted after his Seat tagrant offences some years ago would long ago have driven him out of Harlem? Why violence, When sti ui away: from his stare could hayo aecomplished the same ends in legal amd certainly more satisfacte manner? “And vay the indiseriminate at: teks on ci whites and the breaking of the windows of one of the most friendly Peotined toward aur race? HY Negro tiorlem does not want white ‘storekeejes the way to get rid of them is | hun of pereeption and easy {oF operation, AM our fervid race: Tyatriote need to do ix to patronize ce enter, isos exchielwely wher. ver yas aha wig down and help to establish co-operative “business | in lines where the race is not yet or sutliciently represented, “Bor these manifestations of taw- losness in what was formorty a [model community several taetors are responsible. First and foremost amon these factors is the war and its eteet upon the mind of the tate tunderdox: secondly, the irresponsible and unthinking Stvect agitators: thirdly, the grossly unfair and. ine politic attitude of most of the whites jo nt business in this distriet, and, fourthiy, the individual lawlessness, bullying’ and often intolerable tresh hess of White policemen toward col ‘ored citizens, 1 “This minority has so effectively nullified the good work of Captain ; Ward and most of his men that the colored people of Harlem yes, even tho most law-respecting-—Nave com pletely Tost confidence in the white police, A white man in a. polics | sutterns appears fo most of us as a prejudiced bully, who would elub Vand maltreat any’ of us on the smalt cst pretext and without provocation, “Now while there are three dis- tinct factors responsible, to our mind (for the present lawless and menae- ing conditions in this community, the key of the whole situation lies in the hands of the Police Department. j Were Negro policemen and Negro home guards used exelusively in the policing of this district the presen. {tendeney to lawlessness would auto- matically disappear, Negroes can not he teo harshly condemned fer ‘interfering’ with white policemen ‘in the performance of their duty’ when white policemen do not by their acts inspire confidence and respect.”” With @ precision that is remark- able and with a persistency that is worthy of a better cause, the hood- lum “Jim Crow” Negroes are doing more against the black raco than could be accomplished by all of the rantings of the Tillmans, the Var- damans and a host of others who have gone on before. What need can there be for the Presentation of “The Birth of A Nation" to prejudice the white peo- ple of the country against us, when tho Amsterdam News and the Pitts {burs Couriér are portraying cendi- tions that tend to omphasize and sive a color of truth to this perni- clous play? ‘The better class of colored people may protest against this class of their own people, but until they tke rad- ieal action and tnaugurate move- ments to send this clement to the rear where it belongs and to keep it there all of our protests will bo worthless. We nlust inaugurate a crusade to reform the vicious colored people amonst us. We must start at tho ‘cradle and continuo to the grave and a different state of affairs will be in ,evidence and we will not be in tho Unumitiating attitude of calling upon the police to keep in subjection some of our own people, whom we have portrayed as Wown-trodden and per scented. Dark Ski, ak”. Tif. 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Manny ere pee eS ate pee ee AOS esi orsiecs vc a ees SPSS EY get as ge ee ie ea a eer 25cts. Will Start You. $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $100. will make you feel like a Maiulhionaire. We Loan Money on Rea Estate Mechanics Savings Bank, N. W. Cor. 3d and Clay Sts. Richmond, Virginia. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Liberty Loan R SAID ASH and $1.00 quota of $21,500, and we are means to own one of these NATIONAL GOVERNMENT We subscribed our full quota of $21,500, and we are now enabled to aid the citizen of limited means to own one of these obligations of the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. The interior of the building features a large circular window with a metal grid, allowing natural light to enter. The walls are made of stone, and there are several wooden chairs placed around the table. The floor is made of concrete, and there are no visible windows or doors. (Round Door Vault, Mechanics Savings Bank.) et us tell you about per cent. per annum. There Rich men only formerly w it's the poor man's inning. anics Savings The bonds pay 4 1-4 per cent. per annum. There is nothing better than a United States Bond. Rich men only formerly were able to purchase them. Now it's the poor man's inning. Buy to-day. 3rd and Clay Sts., --- FIVE Richmond, Va. SIX SATURDAY..SEPTEMBER 7, 1918 WORLD WAR MEANS NOTHING TO THEM. --- Simple-minded Colored Men From South Carolina Cotton Fields Fit Only to Cut Wood for Camp. --- Ashville, N. C., August 31.—They will never return from the war, be cause they are never going to where the war is—these eleven hundred South Carolina cotton field darkies the Government dressed in uniform and after drilling them a bit sent to Pisgah National Forest near Asheville to cut firewood for Camp Wads worth. They were culled from the Negro selected men because of mental or physical defects. In fact, the war is a vague and reme thing to these simple minded, grown up children. Possibly it is only some (qle white men have got up for some unknown and devious reason. They were working and they are still working; the only difference being that they have a new set of bosses and a new job. Why should they believe in any war when the only signs they have seen of it are the uniforms? And the uniforms are not very con vincing—quite the contrary. Why, the lodges at home make a heap big get show; green and scarlet cloth, gold and silver braid; yellow stripes down the pants; gorgeous opaullets and cocked hats with long black feath ers. The plain tan colored suits are not much more striking than over alls and they prefer to wear their overalls because then people who come into the forest are more company able toward them. And they want to be companionable for they are simple and kindly men whose chief aim in life is to loaf and laugh, eat and sleep. JUST SUITS THEM. The "soldiers" like their new job pretty well. They have plenty to eat and some one to cook it and do not have the onerous task of thinking for themselves. Their new bosses are "easy marks" some of them dry goods clerks who have lived all their lives in New York far easier for such expert work shirkers to deceive than the cotton field overseers. It is no hard job to slip into the woods and go to sleep or play craps. But on the other hand they are pestered by senseless regulations. Why do dentists insist on meddling with their teeth when they have no tooth ache? Why do officers want them to take frequent baths? Under threat of extreme punishment, they resisted for several days from drinking river water that flowed down from a camp above but innocently continued to wash their tin cups and plates in the contaminated water. Unless constantly watched they will drink from the most convenient water supply, whether it is a branch or ditch. TERMINOS OF THE WOODS. Mischievous employees of a lumber company operating in the forest tell these soldiers strange tales of dangers lurking in the lonesome woods. There are stories of rattlesnakes, galore of bears and panthers of the devilish "hoop snake" that can roll faster than an automobile and of 'a "monstrous bell snake who has a bell attached to its tail. There are "hauts" and spectral Indians—Indians make a specialty of killing darkies—and the horrible "donkey devil" that can change from a mule to a man or any other animal in the twinkling of an eye. The darkies inseparable companions, the mules, several hundred of them are with them, as always. The mules job is supposed to be the hauling of the wood the soldiers cut but as the darkies have so far cut little wood the mules do not do much except cat Government provender. One can detect a camp before he can see it through the woods. The mules are braying, the soldiers singing and laughing and a combination of odors comes from afar ALL GROW FOND OF THEM Everybody who meets the soldiers grow fond of them. It may be that there are more simple minded people somewhere but that somewhere is not in this country. One camp of darkies was located in an old field grown up in weeds and the men were so afraid of snakes that their officers told them to cut down the weeds with in a wide radius. Going later on to inspect the work of clearing he found the men chopping down weeds with big wood axes. They had been told to have been much easier work to pull up the weeds with their hands, but cut down the weeds and as they had no hoes they used the axes. It would this did not occur to them. "Would these men fight?" was asked one of their officers." It all depends on their mood, said he. I don't think bullets would scare them and if they were tired they would go to sleep regardless of bursting shell. But if one one told them the Germans would spit on them and turn them green they would probably want to keep at a distance from the Boche." TAUSSIG'S CAPTAIN REPORTS. Gives Details of Error Which Proved Fatal to Sixteenth American Scammen. Washington, August 29.—Lieuten- ant (junior grade) Henry J. Bowes, commanding officer; Ensign G. H. Handolph executive officer and fourteen enlisted men are still missing from submarine chaser No. 209 which was mislaid for an enemy submarine and sent to the bottom by the Ameri can steamer Felix Taussig off Fire Island on August 27. Since nine members of the crew were picked up immediately after the sink big search for further survivors has been in vain. A report from the captain of the Taussig reached the Navy Department today showing that the little chaser went down ablaze three minutes after being hit by two of four shots from the merchantman's bow gun at a distance of 200 feet. According to the account of the Taussig's captain the gun crew opened fire when an object resembling a submarine appeared and crossed the steamer's bow without showing lights. Apparently one of the shots exploded a depth bomb on board the chaser, quickly ending her career. Lieutenant Bowes's home was at Merchantville, N. J., No address for Ensign Randolph is given in department records. The only Southern men in the list of missing are: Gordon J. Groves, seamán, Alexan dria, Va.; and Edwin F. Hodgson, "troman, Brazoria; Texag VIRGINIA—IN VAGATION—In the Clerk's Office of Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 20th day of August 1918. NAPOLEON PARISII,.... Plaintiff against In Chancery SOPHIA PARRISII,....Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of desertion. 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EMP | ore LBs fs A [ [i , _ Lee ieee dl zs CEE NIA a a ytetved Ila Pl teen AY Hitt IcSEWNY Wea (ACC ute IC TSUNA le Le LISSICAITIN Ge IE resell NLS LN LEFT ESS 2EMIN TT TPPES edie VSI \ esa | NT IC Cee NY BI cS ZEN at LY TEL oral | | RMS PSV TETRA EET Lise TN roo ANTS Sic ECCLES Ler UCLA | PIN se | EY AEE ee For all information, ’phome, call or write ta Woodland Cemetery Corporation, Mechanics Savings Bank Bldé. Vorth-=west corner 3rd and ley Sts., Richmond, Va. Johm Mitchell, Jr., President, 311 N. Ath St. °’Phonc Ran. 22 D. P. S8ragg, Secretary, 586 North Seeond Street. yp SOUTIORN | UNIVERSITY COM. MISSIONS REPORT, The Southern University Commts- sion for the xelentilic study of ra0s questions, created six years azo by the action of eleven southern. state universities, has Just published its Mrst report, Meeting twice a year to plan snd disenss its Investigations the Commission has spoken little and studied much, Ts only public ut ferances have been three open let tera to the collexe men of the South, all of whieh have: heen widely ap proved by the southern press, hese Motvors are embodied in the present report. ON LYNCIT LAW. ‘rhe first Is not only a strong pro- test against mob violence, but is an urgent appeal to college men to Tend a erusade “for Jaw and elyitization.” A WORD ON EDUCATION. The second urges college men to work for hotter schools for white and Dlack as a present necessity for the welfare of the entire Sout; but it ploads especially for “a larger share (of school funds) for the Negro on the ground of the common welfare and common justice. Ie is the sweakest link in’ our civilization, and our woitare is indissolubly bound up with his.” with his.” THE NEGRO MIGRATION. Tho latest letter, considering the causes of this migration, admits the South's inability “to compete on a financial basis with other sections,” but contends that “the South can easily Keep her Negroes against all allurements if she will give them a larger measure of those things which human beings hold dearer than ma- terial goods * * * fair dealin, sym pathy, patience, toleraneo * *' © 1 pays to be just‘and kind both spirit- ually and” materially. Surely the South has nothing to lose and much to gain by adopting (such) an atti- tude.” A FORMAL REPORT, ‘Tho present report makes public the scope of the Commission's study, and the minutes of regular meetings, with their record of discussions of raco problems with leading men of Hoth races who have been invited to the various sessions, ‘Thore are also valuable commit. too reports of investigations made, Governor Brough of Arkansas, who was the Commission’s chairman while a professor at the State university, outlines the plan of work in an able Paper presented at one of the earlier mectings. Dr. Serorgs, of Louisiana has a careful historical study of the Nog10's civic status, with preseut-day applications. Dr. DeLoach, who was, while a momber of tho faculty of the Uni- vorsity of Georgia, chairman of the Commission's Committee on Boo. nomies, has a convincing report of the economic results of the mnivors. ity’s fine agricultural extension work among Negro farmers; a report of intorest to ‘all who have the welfare of the South at heart. PERSONNEL OF THN COMMISSION Dr. Doster, of the Univorsity of Alabama, is the present chairman of tho Commission, ‘The other uni- yorsilies represented aro thoso of Lonisiana, ‘Texas, Arkansas, Movida, Georgia, Virginia, North and south Caroling, ‘Pennesseo and Mississippi. Dr. Dillard, of Ue Jeanes and Slater Boards, Dr. Alderman and Dr, Bar- row, presents of the Universities of Virsiaia and Georgia, and Dr. Nitene!, former president of the University ef South Carolina, act as an advisory bowrd to the Commis: sion, — Copies ef tho report may be had on pplication to Dr, W. 1, Hunley, ‘Lexington, Va | a NATIONAL MOVEMENT BOR RACE REPRESENTATION LN THE, : SETELEMENT OF THB, WAR, ‘The National Equal Rights League Rey. Byron Gunner, Millburn, N. Y., President, William’ Monroe ‘Trotter, Boston, Mass. Seeretary, ‘Thomas Walker, Msq., 506 Fritth, Washington ‘Treasurer, Mrs, Ida B. Wells Barnett 2005 State street, Chicago, Chair- man of Committee of Arrangements, carnestly requests and invites the Colored people of every community where this paper cireuiates to send delegates (0 its eleventh annual meoting in Chicago, September 17-19 1918, (0 consider and plan the specdy organizing of the race all over the country for protection of rights with the special emd in view of securing race men and women, delegated by a national race body as representatives for the race *to ne: gotlate for the abolition of caste, segresation, disfranchisement and lynching with the nations warring against Germany in tho final settle- ment of world conditions, Byery person atteniling is request: ed to secure a eredontial from some colored civie organization or lodge, or chureh, and the League especially urges (hat citizens from Kanal Rights Demoeracy Leagues or citizens com- mittees whieh shall hold meotings and send citizen delegates. Every colored citizen has full authority to act on this invitation, Let us meet in Chicago to organize for world democracy. Colored America on to Chieago. Show your strength, NATIONAL EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE. WANTED—A Good Representative ti every town. Can mako from $15.00 to $50.00 por week working for us. Particulars fro. R. GC. GULLY, 404 15. Marshall St., Richmond, Va. WANTED.—Ono or two ladios for A nico furnished room, with or without board. Apply 812 St. Jamos street, Mrs. R. 1, Watson, WANTED-—A Good Barbor, 60 por cont. Can make $18 to $20 por - week, Address, H. N. HOPE- | WELL, Martinsburg, W. Va. ' (HE RICGHMOND ‘PLANET, RIVEMOND., VIRGINTA SEVEN ENGLISH WOMEN EMPLOYED IN ALL PROCESSES OF SHELY, MAKING, Rk. V. DORSEY I ° eB. 9 528N. Adams St, Richmond, Va. HOUSE PAINTER and DECORATOR. ROOF PAINTING and ROOF REPAIR- ING A SPECIALTY, First Class Service at Reasonable Rates BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN FINMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION, fl. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS ~ RICHMOND, VIRGIN: Haven Even Mastered the Borging of Billets in Poundvies, | Women in England now undertake every process in the mak’ng of a shell including even the forging of the bil lets in the foundry recording to L. K, Yates who in his booklet on ‘The Woman's Part,” says: “Tt was the urgent need of a great ly increased output of shells in 1915 which Jed to the widespread introduc Von into the engineering shops of fe mule Isbor and the women have re paid (his uniane opportunity by their uncualified success. So rapid and so marked has béen thelr progress in sheti production that by the spring of 1917, oficial announcement. was justified that by Mareh 31 of that year Government contracts for shells of certain dimensions would be given only where 80 per cent of the employ cos were women. At fivst women were mainly en gaged in simple machine operations. such as boring, drilling; and turning or in filling shells. They are at pres ent working hydraulic presses guid- ing huge overhead cranes; ‘tonging’” ov lifting the molten billets; setting or fitting the tools in the machines, in specting and gauging; painting — thio finished shell eases making the box es for dispatch of the finished product and trucking these when finally screwed up and ready for exit from the factory to the front.” American women are already un dertaking a great deal of this work according to reports to the Depart ment of Labor. 0 by Pobiend’ bs ae dreary deajeed ago POP GGDOS Gaspeeh oP gespel PGeayeny age Geogr Yo PHI®TOS—Wo Otter you tho Latoot and Mont Artetto Photos at a i js Moro Moderato Tigure than you ean Obtain Wsewhere. 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(Mn uOiccs 2M 1, 1% nO, 0. .@, .b, .@ ©, ©, 9 ch, st, he oo A TRAINING CAMP FOR COLORED WOMEN | FOR HOME DEFENSE Ten Weeks of Intensive Instruction in War ae Work at the Nation’s Capital, . ’ ‘ The best place in America to understand the Spirit as well as the Letter of this fight tomake Democracy safe for the world \ COURSES OFFERED Motor and Truck Driving and Re- Operation of Power Machines . pairing Printing First Aid and Home Servelo Repairing and Remodeling Clothes Forewomen and Supervisors of Wo- Best Methods of Proparing and Con- men’s Work (Three Months) serving Food Welfaro — Superintondents (vhree Practical Housekeeping Months) Waiting in Public and Private Places Group Leaders Among Women Cleaning and Care of Public Build- Workers ings Operation of Blevators Home Gardening Bundle Wrapping Canning and Drying . 2 Stonography and Typswriting PLACES AWAIT THE QUALIFIED, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS— . MISS NANNIN H, BURROUGHS, | RGESIDENT THE GincoLy woe S., poe Jk, WOMaN AND a IG, SonICOL BOR Wo WHAT YOUR SUBSCRIPTION ‘TO THE TABERTY LOAN MEANS. When you subseribo to a Liberty Loan you subserihe to the sentiment that the world must bo mae safo for ‘emocracy and subseribe to the fund that is to make the world safo for democracy. You subseribe to tho belief that in nocent women and children on un: armed ships shall not be sent to the hottom of the sea; that women and childven and old men shall not bo ravished and tortured and murdered under tho plea of military necessity; that nuyses shall not bo shot for deeds of mercy, nor hospital ships be sunk without warning, or hospi- tals and unfortified eltics be bombed of cannonaded with long range guns. You subseribe to tho doctrine that small nations haye tho samo rights as great and powerful ones; that might is not right, and that Germany shall not force upon the world the domin- jon of hor military: masters. You subserbie, when you subseribo to a Liberty Loan, to tho belie that Amortea ontored this war for a just and noble cause; that our soldiors in Franco and our sailors on tho soa are fighting for right and justico. __ And you subscribe to the Amoricari sontimont that thoy must and shall be powerful, officient and victorious.