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RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV, NUMBER 48. RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 1918 PRICE: FIVE CENTS EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS IN THE NORTHWEST A Vicious Passenger—The Bankers are Enthusiastic—Great Speeches There—Idlewild Hotel and Its Manager—Appomattox Club and Its Excellent Apartment—Grand Reception There, With No Liquors, Women as Train Hands. The Auditorium Theatre, in which the American Bankers' Association met is a fine place with a mammoth soaring canopy. The ceiling is high and with its many golden arches enblazoned with indisputable light, presented a scene of beauty not soon to be forgotten. The tiers of galleries and boxes were tiled with banker's wives and guests. The whole place was decorated with three of the allied nations and with national colors. President C. A. Hinsch, of Cincinnati, was of course the natural figure. He is an admirable presiding officer. Fred E. Parrishsworth, one of the most popular officials in the country, who is really the driving power of the Association in a most unproductive manner had charge of the officers and advised the Chief Executive officer as to the routine of business. GOVERNOR LOWDEN SPEAKS. The coursing prayer by Bishop Thomas Nicholson, of the Methodist Episcopal church was inaugurated when Wife Governor Frank O. London, Governor of Illinois, arose to speak, there was an oration tendered to him. He was repeatedly applauded so the conclusion of his address. It had warned the heirs as well as two poor opticians, declaring that the man main housekeeper had not so that he would be reached by the Alkaz. Then came the presents. The of field registration process showed that more than four thousand delegates had resigned. It was one of the largest interruptions in the history of the American Bunkers' Association. After lunch hour, addresses were delivered. Hon. Harry A. Wheeler, president Chamber of Commerce of the United States spoke. THOSE RESHING CROWDS When the adjournment hour came, it was nearly six o'clock. I hurried up town. The street cars were crowded, for it if an hour, at times, one must wait for a car as those that are packed rush by the storping points, I had sworn on one of those and with the mass of humanity went up State Street. Some one urged a tall, dark-skinned colored man to hurry. He became furiously angry. He reached the ground and threatening told the man, who had spoken to him, "Get off that car and I'll cut your throat." The man invited did not seem willing to have the operation performed at that time and with his associates smiling, the car moved off. A DANGEROUS PASSENGER The angry passenger with his transfer walked along some distance from me towards the Thirty-first Street transfer point. He had a dangerous looking pocket knife in his hand and he was feeling the keen edge of the longest blade. It was then that I realized fully that he had meant all that he said and that had the other man alighted there might have been a tragedy. I felt a disgust for him and I did not like the look of his shifty eye. We boarded the Thirty-first Street car together and he took a seat opposite me. He still had the knife. When he later walked up near the motorman and stood by him, I cast a long look of disgust at him as I got off at South Park Street, preparatory to walking one block, where I entered the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Lee for dinner. MR. HARRISON OFFICIATES I had an engagement that night at the Appomattox Club, the arti- oratic Chicago place of the congregation of the "upper lights" of the windy city. I was soon out again to the Congress Hotel, where a moving picture display of war scenes was there to interest the bankers. Mr. M. W. Harrison, the very able Secretary of the American Bankers' Association was in charge and with him were Englishmen, Frenchmen and Americans from the other side. He was later relieved by that tireless official, Colonel Fred E. Farnsworth. I had promised to meet President S. A. T. Watkins in the lobby of the Congress Hotel at nine P. M. that night. I hurried out of the Elizabethan Room at about three minutes of that hour. Mr. Watkins was already there. We passed down the long aisle or arcade in which were soaked beautifully gowned ladies. I (Continued on Eighth Page.) THE NEGRO AIDS THE GOVERNMENT IN WAR WORK Thousand Colored Officers in United States Army. Issued from office of Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War.) --- Washington, D. C., October 3. War Department officials state that since the Officers' Reserve Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, out of which came 629 colored commissioned officers, and prior to the establishment of the training schools at Camp Taylor and Police, 114 colored men were commissioned as officers in Infantry, 11 in Cavalry and 33 in Field Artillery, 107 officers in infantry came out of the recent success in Camp Pike and 333 in Field Artillery came out of Camp Taylor last month. The foregoing summary gives a total of 941 colored officers recruiting from the Officers' Training Schools, and these figures are exclusive of those commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corps and in special branches of the service, both ever have and abound, and the count does not embrace the officers of the National Camel and those in the original Recruiting Army. WHITE MEN IN LABOR UNITS. The Wise College at Washingtonville that there have been registered 297 white labor companies, and of which were 6 or more before their organization was formed compilers. This is evidence that these laboratories are not united in co-operation to extend membership, and has been intimated in some quarters. WOMAN'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE LEAGUE A Colored Women's Volunteer Service League of Newark, N. J. has been organized as a branch of the Mayor's Committee of the Woman's "committee of the Council of National Defense, and has owned headquarters at 219 Mullichurst street, where colored soldiers may be made "at home" and entertainment provided for them. A suitable building is to be secured for the establishment of a canteen for the benefit of the soldiers. Some of the officers of this Volunteer Service League are: President, Mrs. Amorel Cook; Secretaries Mrs. L. M. Holmes, Mrs. M. E. Burrell, Mrs. E. E. Hilton and Mrs. Emma Woolmey; and Treasurer, Mrs. Louise Hilton. LIBERTY CHORUSS AMONG COLORED TROOPS Mr. J. E. Blanton, in co-operation with the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, is doing effective work in various camps in organizing "Liberty Choruses" among the colored soldiers and in instructing them in the technique of plantation melodies, folk-song singing and the standard "spirituals." He is introducing with great success Natalie Curtis Burlin's newly-conceived and most happily harmonized folk-song, "A Hymn of Freedom," which is set for singing the tune of "Ride on, Jesus, Ride On." THE VETERINARY CORPS WANTS COMPETENT COLORED MEN. Opportunities for the entrance of competent colored men in the Veterinary Corps are now open. Information relative to this branch of the service may be had by addressing Major Ray J. Stunclift, Assistant Director of the Veterinary Corps, Washington, D. C. COLORED BOYS ARE RECEIVING SPECIAL ARMY TRAINING New barracks are being built at Howard University and Atlanta University for the accommodation of the young men who are coming in from all sections of the country to take the military training along with their academic studies and for the vocational classes that will come from draftees who will be assigned there by local boards or army camp officials. The opportunities offered young colored men through the Committee on Education and Special Training are being seized with eagerness, and so rapidly has the demand for this type of education grown, and so potent are the results noted, that the Government's policy of thus turning out specially-trained men for its manifold needs, is meeting with universal approval and is to be continued indefinitely. By next July, it is estimated that 20,000 young colored men will have received this training RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918. TWO POEMS By Lucian VERNAL EQUINOX, 1918 ("Somewhere in France") Here at this soulful parting Springtime tomorrow, We Our guns of war are plo We sow our sons-for Pe Here at this soulful parting of the way,— Springtime tomorrow, Winter yesterday,— Our guns of war are plowing bleeding sod: We sow our sons—for Peace's sweet harvest, God! AUTUMN EQUINOX, 1918 ("Somewhere in Europe") Wide fields are red with more than ripened grain; Home hearts are bleeding for their millions slain: The falling Huns behold fate's certain sign Along our truth-triumphant battle-line. Wide fields are red with more than ripened grain; Home hearts are bleeding for their millions slain; The falling Huns beheld fate's certain sign Along our truth-triumphant battle-line. Charles Harris, leader of the Companion with Band, of Buffalo, Mich. has been appointed assistant band leader and will soon go to France with one of the colored organizations. After six months, he will be made a second lieutenant. FRENCH GENERAL IS PLEASED WITH COLORED BAND High officials in France are said to be exceedingly fond of the "jazz" music tamed by the colored bands. General Patton recently visited a section in which there are American troops and had "the time of his life" to a colored band playing the popular "jazz" music, with some secure dance counts in keeping with the spirit of the musiques. He warmly congratulated the colored leader with the excellence of the work of his organization and thanked him for the wonderful entertainment that had given him. MEX SHOPLED MAKE KNOWN THEIR MILITIES Colleged men serving as privates who have abilities along new special line will find it to their advantage to acquaint their company commanders with the nature of their qualifications, and this may lead to consular assignments in keeping with their mental or technical attainments. There is always something for a man to do who is of proved ability or special equipment. 41. COLORED CHAPLAINS There are now forty-one colored chaplains in the United States Army. It is expected that colored chaplains will be provided for service at Camp Lee at an early date. COLORED MEN AND WAR AIMS Colored members of the "Committees of 100," who are authorized to present the war aims of the Government, are getting into touch with the State Councils of Defense in their respective localities and are thus lending themselves effectively to the programs marked out for the particular needs of the several States. Mrs. Graham Passes Away The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Graham took place from the residence of her son, Mr. Joseph Graham, 17.03 Decatur Street, last Sunday at 12:30 P. M. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Enos Langon. Mrs. Graham was well-known by the Southsiders and was held in high esteem by the white and colored people. Rev. Langon preached a very sympathetic sermon. He told of the beautiful life of the deceased and pictured her Christian life in a masterly manner. Mrs. Graham is survived by eight sons and two girls, Mrs. Mercer G. Fleming, of East Clay Street and Mrs. Julia A. Bell, of Providence Park. Funeral Director Clarence Cunningham officiated. The interment was made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, the colored section of Maury's. The grave was covered with floral tokens, coming from relatives and friends far and near. "Peace to her ashes, rest for her soul." Messrs. Benjamin F. Graham and Albert Graham, of Chicago, III, and Mr. Leslie Graham of New York were in attendance of the funeral. MAN OR WOMAN who wonders about the future, get my Breast Plate Protection and be Safe. THOMAS SUPPLIER CO., Matoake, West Virginia. B. Watkins g of the way,— inter yesterday,— living bleeding sod: peace's sweet harvest, God! more than ripened grain; for their millions slain; fate's certain sign nt battle-line. The follower letter has been re- covered by Professor Mitchell Mitchell. Savings Bank Section, The American Bankers Association New York, October 14, 1915, Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., President, Motherboard Business Bank, Richmond, Virginia. My dear Mr. Mitchell, Your presence at the meetings of the Company than on your visit is a welcome opportunity. Our meetings were successful because your work well suited the you were a part of them. We have a great work this year and your vital interest in the basic support is so helpful. We want you to make this your headquarters of information and service. Our office is a mutual office where the workers are the members. Next year should be a period of the greatest work and with your help we shall make it so. Assuring you of my personal records and best wishes, I am. Sincerely yours, M. W. HARRISON, Secretary. MRS. ORA BROWN STOKES IS NEW PROTECTIVE OFFICER. She is Given the Appointment by Justice John J. Crutchfield. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes was sworn in last Tuesday by Justice John J. Crouchfield as protective officer for colored girls and women. Mrs. H. H. Reiley is the protective officer for white girls and women. Both protective officers work under the Virginia committee on law enforcement of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities. In appointing Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Justice John expressed his pleasure in securing her services, since not only has she the requisite training through study at the University of Chicago, but her work for many years among the colored people of Richmond has been notably efficient. She is the wife of Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph.D., pastor of the Zebrae Church Church, this city. A resolution was introduced at the meeting of the City Council Tuesday right for the Police Department to appoint six women for street duty. The 34th Anniversary of Providence Baptist Church. The thirty-fourth anniversary of the Providence Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. J. Woodson is pastor, will take place, Sunday, October 13. Rev. Woodson during his pastorate in this field, has not only created a handsome and spacious house of worship but by his uniting labors and influence has greatly built up the community. May the Lord continue to bless his labors. New Schoolhouse in Chesterfield A handsome colored graded school has been erected by the Board of Chesterfield County in Matoaaca District. The patrons were asked to raise three hundred and fifty dollars as their part of the cost. A school rally was held Sunday, October 5, at 3:00 P. M. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. J. Woodson is pastor and the full amount was raised—$350.00. Mr. W. H. Baker, of Williamsburg Va. was the week end guest of Rev. L. J. Morris. ```markdown ``` COLORED MEN HOLD A CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT PRESIDENT OF THE STATES RECEIVES DELEGATION The most encouraging and most hopeful incident in the history of the race for many years was the capitol reception and democratic expression of the President of the United States when he received the delegates to the Negro Race Congress sitting in Washington, D.C. October 1, 2, 3, 1915. The delegation was led by Rev W. H. Jeremiah, D. D., Washington, D.C. President and Bishop L. N. Ross, Washington, Vice President, into the White House at 1:30 P.M., the Secretary, Mr. Tumulty, advised the delegation that the Chief JUDGE WILLIAM HARRISON. Executive was ready for the reception, whereupon the delegation waffled it and stood in a crescent about the President. Judge William Harrison, of Chicago, Illinois, was introduced to the President by Rev. W. H. Jernagin as spokesman. Judge Harrison asked the President's permission for a word of prayer and this granted. Rev. J. C. Austin, D. D., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, breathed a word of fervent prayer. Judge Harrison then stated completely the case and cause of the Negra to the President in language chaste, lucid, sympathetic, positive, forceful and replete. As bold as Paul on Mars Hill, he pointed out the many discriminations against his race in this Nation and appealing to the Christian virtues of the President of the Nation, prayed that these injustices cease. Assured the President as a matter of repetition that the race was with him in winning the great war and in doing any and everything else that was catholic in spirit and democratic in purpose, operation and effect. The President was moved to tears as the Judge plead the cause of his race. In responses the President assured the delegation that the spokesman had interpreted his spirit and said that he would do everything that was in his power to right all wrongs complained of and would hasten as fast as he could the kind and sort of democracy that he stood for and that the spokesman mentioned. The following was filed with the President: Headquarters National Race Congress 903 Third Street, N. W. Washington, D. C., October 1, 1918. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Mr. President: The National Race Congress in an annual conference of delegates from the several States, convened to consider the conditions of our people in the United States and to construct a program for the development of the social, economic, and spiritual life of our race. We seek to foster the aims and aspirations of a free people; and to secure to our fellows the guarantees of the Constitution of the United States, by lawful agitation, fellowship and service. We meet this year when our country is at war. We feel with all other Americans the burdens that war imposes, and we offer to our country, not our blit, but our best. Our loyalty is unwavering, our service is whole hearted. Our history has no taint of treason. Our blood has been freely given in all our country's wars. Hence we have (Continued on Mlhth Fare.) AVERT TEST GENERAL ASSOCIATION POSTGONES ESSION. Epidemic Forces: Change of Meeting to November 6, 1918. Covington, Va., October 7, 1918. My dear Brother; On account of the epidemic of Spanish Influenza sweeping over our country now and causing the civil authorities to close up the Churches in Petersburg and nearly every town and city in the state, we deem it prudent to postpone the meeting of our Association which was to be held with the Ehemer Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., October 16, 1918, until November 6, 1918. If there has ever been a time when every pastor, Church and Member of our body should rally to the cause it is now. Our missionary and educational work will be greatly hampered and set back if our next meeting in any way misgivings. Let us work harder than ever to make our meeting the greatest in attendance and achievements in the history of our organization. Let us pray unceasingly for God's blessing upon our homes, Churches Country and the World. Your in His Name, R. J. Lanchester, First Vice President; A. Binga, Jr., Treasurer; A. A. Graham, Recording Secretary; G. E. Read, Corps Wounding Secretary. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. In accordance with the health authorities, there will be no meetings of the Y. W. C. A. or Girls Club until the quarantine is lifted from the city. Books are open for on-restriction however, for all classes. The Dayline J. Sigman, who has been with us for several weeks has left Richmond for Charleston, S.C. He will take on the club work, among the special girls there. The Bishop of Raleigh, N.C., is doing for few girls. She will go to Lumburg to take up the regular work among the girls there. The O'Cheer Girls spent a very pleasant afternoon on hot Saturday. They work for a hike and picnic and we are very glad to say, they found great pleasure in both. We are cleaning many more such events for the girls. We are very glad to say right here that the basketball season will open for the club girls as soon as the club meetings are resumed. Mr. Johnson has very kindly given us the use of his hall for练生 and public names. Teams will be organized among the clubs in order that we may have a very lively season. We note that Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joyner, of 12 East Duval Street, are on a trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York to visit friends and relatives. We wish for them a pleasant trip. Her son, Henslee, will accompany them. --- MRS. SULLY DIES SUDDENLY. The shocking death of Mrs. Rosa Sally fell upon the citizens of South Richmond like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Mrs. Sally was stricken on last Friday morning about seven oclock and a few minutes later, before medical aid could reach her, she had passed into the great beyond. The sad intelligence reached far into Chesterfield County, where she had spent the greater portion of her life and soon the beautiful mansion at Fifteenth and Decatur Streets was crowded with grief stricken relatives and friends. The scene was a sad one, as the family gathered around and gazed upon the lifeless form of one whom they had held so near and dear to them, familiarly known as "Sister Rosa." Owing to the closing of the Churches and the forbidding of large gatherings on account of the Spanish influenza now sweeping the city, the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sally was held last Monday at the M. Olivet Cemetery, the colored section of Maury's. Rev. W. T. Johnson, the pastor of the First Baptist Church, of North Richmond officiated. Dr. Johnson spoke briefly of its kind, patient, yet brilliant Christian like character of the deceased, exhorting the grief stricken family to look to the all-wise God, who never sleeps nor slumbers, and who doeth all things well. Mrs. Sally is survived by a husband, three sons and three daughters, mother, five sisters and one brother. Capt. Willie Edwards, of New York; Mrs. Ida Sully, Troy; Mrs. Nannie Griffin, Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Ruth Sully Trent, Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. William Layton, of Henrico were in attendance at the funeral. The couch upon which the deceased rested was one of the finest ever seen on the Southside. The floral tributes were numerous and costly. The family has the sympathy of the community. PRICE, FIVE CENTS The Colored Women's Liberty Loan Parade Postponed Indefinitely. Owing to the prevalence of Influenza throughout the city, the Colored Women's Liberty Loan Committee calls off their mammoth parade and the rally at the City Auditorium on October 17th for the sale of Liberty Bonds. Notwithstanding the parade and rally are postponed, it is carefully requested by the Committee that all of the women, the various organizations who had planned to take a part in the parade and the public generally will buy Liberty Loan Bonds just the same. Let us make Thursday, October 17 "Red Letter Day" and "Go Over the Top" in buying Bonds. If ever we should get together and prove our loyalty to our Government by buying Bonds, it is now. We are appealing to every woman to make the sacrifice and help our country in the winning of the war. While our boys are sacrificing their lives "Over There" let us do our part "Over Here" by buying Liberty Loan Bonds. Our workmen will be found at the St. Luke's Bank, the Mechanies Bank, Jackson's Pharmacy, and at the French of the Mechanies Bank in Fulton. Mrs. Margaret R. Johnson, Chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee of Colored Women; Mrs. Ora R. Stubbs, Secretary; Mr. Lillian H. Hume, Chairman of the Parade Committee; Mrs. Margaret L. Walker, Chairman of the Executive Committee. Card of Thanks. Mr Thomas A. Loundes of 209 N. Pith Street and fairly take this medium of thinking their friends for the many Mindlessness shown them during the death and funeral of their daughter and relatives. Mrs Roberta Loundes who passed away Friday October 6th 1928 and was buried Sam Day October 6th 1928. Two Mile Hives Here Rev. Christie S. Morris D. D. of Norfolk. Van delivered powerful services here last week at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. He was followed by his late young divine Rev. R. H. Rocking, what also charmed the conventions to which he spoke. Lincoln Heights Purchased President John Mitchell, Jr., and Secretary D. P. Brang and Treasurer J. Mercer G. Ramsey, completed the purchase of Lincoln Heights, adjoining Woodland Cemetery recently. The treaty contaias 27 acres and its treatment will soon be made, of which the public will be duly advised. Dr. King Goes to Providence Park Rev. T. J. King, D. D., pastor of the Fifth St. Baptist Church has gone to Providence Park to reside. His present palatial home has been leased. His Car Damaged. A mortistor ran into Dr. W. M. Petis car at Third and Broad street making a great dent in its side. The doctor warns damages and will probably get them. He has had his car repainted recently. Safe in France. Mr. and Mrs. John Quarles, of Valhond, Va., received a card stating the safe arrival of their son, Levi, somewhere in France. They also received a letter from their son. Frank somewhere in France, saying that he was well and getting on nicely. Rev. H. Polkard of Washington on D. C., was in the city this week. He was looking well. Rev. H. Powedi of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week and called on us. Madam E. S. Ivory, of Raleigh, N. C. entertained Mrs. John McLendon, of Richmond, Va., Monday night, September 30 and a delightful evening was spent. Among those present were Mesdames, James Higgs, John Tucker, Alma Perry, Will Allen C. B. Jeffries, Miss Mattie Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. E. Shern and Mr. C. E. Nevels. SERVANT WANTED-For General Housework. Short hours. 620 N. Fourth Street. RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia St. TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXV, NUMBER 48. EDITOR MITCHELL'S TRAVELS IN THE NORTHWEST A Vicious Passenger—The Bankers are bushishastic—Great Speeches There—Intuitive Hotel and Its Manager—Appomattox Club and Its Excellent Apartments—Grand Reception There, With No Liquors, Women as Train Hands. The Auditorium Theatre, in which the American Bankers association parked its plane with a mammoth seating capacity. The ceiling is high and with its many golden arches enlazed with incandescent light, presented a scene of beauty not soon to be forgotten. The tiers of galleries and boxes were filled with bankers' wives and guests. The whole interior was decorated with flares of the alliance nations and with national colors. President C. A. Hinsch, of Chicago, was of course, the central figure. He is an admirable presiding officer. Fred E. Farworsh, one of the most popular officials in the country, who is really the driving power of the assassination tunnel used to the machinery had charge of the machinery and advised the Chief Executive officer as to the routine of business. GOVERNOR LOWDEN SPEAKS. The covering is prayer by Bishop Thomas Nicholson, of the Methodist Episcopal Church was impressive. When Governor Frank O. Lowden, Governor of Illinois arose to speak, there was an ovation tendered' him. He was aptly applauded at the conclusion of the bankers debate too much optimism, declaring that the German main intrenchments had not at that time been reached by the Allies. Then came the reports. The official registration records showed that more than four thousand delegates had registered. It was one of the largest attendances in the history of the American Banking hour, addresses were delivered. Hon. Harry A. Wheeler, President Chamber of Commerce of the United States spoke. THOSE RUSHING CROWDS When the adjournment hour came, it was nearly six o'clock. I hurried uptown. The street cars were crowded. For half an hour, at times, one must wait for a car as those that are packed rush by the stopping points. I had swung on one of these and with the mass of humanity went up State Street. Some one urged a tall, dark-skinned colored man to hurry. He became furiously angry. He reached the growth and breathed in, telling the man who had spoken to him, "Get off that car and I'll cut your threat." The man invited did not seem willing to have the operation performed at that time and with his associates smiling, the car moved off. A DANGEROUS PASSENGER. The angry passenger with his transfer walked along some distance from me towards the Thirty-first Street transfer point. He had a dangerous looking pocket knife in his hand and he was feeling the keen edge of the longest blade. It was then that I realized fully that he had meant all that he said and that had the other man alighted there might have been a tragedy. I felt a disgust for him and I did not like the look of his shifty eye. We boarded the Thirty-first Street car together when he took a seat opposite me. He still had the knife. When he later walked up near the motorman and stood by him, I cast a long look of disgust at him as I got off at South Park Street, preparatory to walking one block, where I entered the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Lee for dinner. MR. HARRISON OFFICIATES I had an engagement that night at the Appomattox Club, the aristocratic Chicago place of the congregation of the "upper lights" of the windy city. I was soon out again to the Congress Hotel, where a moving picture display of war scenes was there to interest the bankers, Mr. M. W. Harrison, the very able Secretary of the American Bankers' Association was in charge and with him were Englishmen, Frenchmen and Americans from the other side. He was later from the same bank. I had promised to meet President S. A. T. Watkins in the lobby of the Congress Hotel at nino P. M. that night. I hurried out of the Elizabethan Room at about three minutes of that hour. Mr. Watkins was already there. We passed down the long alley or arcade in which were seated beautifully gowned ladies. I (Courtesy of Blanche Rose.) THE NEGRO AIDS THE GOVERNMENT IN WAR WORK Thousand Colored Officers in United States Army. (Issued from office of Emmett J Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War.) --- Washington, D. C., October 3. — War Department officials state that since the Officers' Reserve Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, out of which came 633 colored commissioned officers, and prior to the establishment of the Camp Taylor and Plike, 114 colored men were commissioned as officers in Infantry, 11 in Cavalry and 35 in Field Artillery. 107 officers in Infantry came out of the recent cases at Camp Pike and 33 in Field Artillery came out of Camp Taylor that month. The Officers' Reserve Corps gave a total of 941 colored officers graduating from the Officers' Training Schoolis, and these figures are exclusive of those commissioned in the Medical Reserve Corps and in special branches of the service, both over here and abroad, and the count of officers of the National Guard and those in the original Regular Army. WHITE MEN IN LABOR UNITS. The War College at Washington advises that there have been registered 207 white labor companies, 200 of which were not overseas before their organization was entirely complete. This is positive evidence that these Labor Battalions are not confined exclusively to colored membership, as has been intimated in some quarters. WOMAN'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE LEAGUE A Colored Woman's Volunteer Service League, of Newark, N. J. has been organized, as a branch of the Mayor's Committee of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, and has opened headquarters at 249 Multhorne street, where colored soldiers may be made "at home" and entertainment provided for them. A suitable building is to be secured for the establishment of a canteen for the benefit of the soldiers. Some of the officers of this Volunteer League are: President, Mrs. Amoreel League, Mrs. L. M. Holmes, Mrs. M. E. Burrell, Mrs. E. E. Hilton and Mrs. Emawmley; and Treasurer, Mrs. Louise Hilton. LIBERTY CHORUSS AMONG COLORED TROOPS. Mr. J. E. Blanton, in co-operation with the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, is doing effective work in various camps in organizing "Liberty Chorus" among the colored soldiers and in instructing them in the technique of plantation melodies, folk-song singing and the standard "spiritual" Clips is introducing with great success Natalie Curtis Burilla's newly-conceived and most happily harmonized folk-song, "A Hymn of Freedor," which is set for singing the tune of "Ride on, Jesus, Ride On." THE VETERINARY CORPS WANTS COMPETENT COLORED MEN. Opportunities for the entrance of competent colored men in the Veterinary Corps have now been information relative to this branch of the service may be had by addressing Major Ray J. Stancelf, Assistant Director of the Veterinary Corps, Washington, D. C. COLORED BOYS ARE RECEIVING SPECIAL ARMY TRAINING. Now barracks are being built at Howard University and Atlanta University for the accommodation of the young men who are coming in from all sections of the country to take the military training along with their academic studies and for the vocational classes that will come from draftees who will be assigned there by local boards or army camp officials. The opportunities offered young colored men through the Committee on Education and Special Training are being seized with怒意, and so rapidly has the demand for this type of education grown, and so potent are the results noted, that the Government's policy of thus turning out specially-trained men for its manifold needs, is meeting with universal indemnity. By next July, it is estimated that 20,000 young colored men will have received this training. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918. TWO POEMS By Lucian VERNAL EQUINOX, 1918 ("Somewhere in France") Here at this soulful parting Springtime tomorrow, We Our guns of war are plo We sow our sons—for P Here at this soulful parting of the way,— Springtime tomorrow, Winter yesterday,— Our guns of war are plowing bleeding sod: We sow our sons—for Peace's sweet harvest, God! AUTUMN EQUINOX, 1918 ("Somewhere in Europe") Wide fields are red with more than ripened grain; Home hearts are bleeding for their millions slain: The falling Huns behold fate's certain sign Along our truth-triumphant battle-line. Wide fields are red with more than ripened grain; Home hearts are bleeding for their millions slain; The falling Huns behold fate's certain sign Along our truth-triumphant battle-line. Charles Harris, leader of the Commonwealth Band, of Baltimore, Md., has been appointed assistant band leader and will soon go to France to participate in colorado organizations. After six months, he will be made a second lieutenant. FRENCH GENBRAL IS PLEASED WITH COLORED BAND High officials in France are said to be exceedingly fond of the "jazz" music furnished by the colored bands General Petain recently visited a sector in which there are American troops and had "the time of his life" listening to a colored band playing the popular "jazz" music, with some Negro dance stunts in keeping with the spirit of the melodies. He warmed up the audience upon the excellence of the work of his organization and thanked him for the enjoyable entertainment that had been given him. MEN SHOULD MAKE KNOWN THEIR ABILITIES. Colored men, serving as privates, who have abilities along any special line will find it to their advantage to acquaint their company commanders with the nature of their qualifications, and this may lead to congenial assignments in keeping their interests in mind. There is always something for a man to do who is of proved ability or special equipment. 41 COLORED CHAPLAINS. There are now forty-one colored chaplains in the United States Army. It is expected that colorful chaplains will serve at Camp Lee at an early date. COLORED MEN AND WAR AIMS. Colored members of the "Committee of 100," who are authorized to present the war aims of the Government, are getting into touch with the State Councils of Defense in their respects. How can they themselves effectively to the programs marked out for the particular needs of the several States. Mrs. Graham Passes Away. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Graham took place from the residence of her son, Mr. Joseph Graham, 1703 Decatur Street, last Sunday at 12:30 P. M. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Enos Langan. He was well known by the Southsiders and was held in high esteem by the white and colored people. Rev. Langan preached a very sympathetic sermon. He told' of the beautiful life of the deceased and pictured her Christian life in a masterly manner. Mrs. Graham is surrey manor and two women. Mrs. Morgent G. Flomard of East Clay Street and Mrs. Julin A. Boll, of Providence Park. Funeral Director Clarence Cunningham-officiated. The interment was made in M. Olivet Cemetery, the colored section of Maury's. The grave was covered with floral tributes and relatives and friends far and near. "Peace to her ashes, rest for her soul." Messrs. Benjamin F. Graham and Albert Graham, of Chicago, Ill. and Mr. Leslie Graham of New York wore hiro in attendance of the funeral. MAN OR WOMAN who wonders about the future, get my Breast Plate Protection and be Safe. THOMAS SUPPORT CO., Mistakea, West Virginia. in some of its forms. B. Watkins g of the way,— winter yesterday,— living bleeding sod: peace's sweet harvest, God! more than ripened grain; for their millions slain; fate's certain sign nt battle-line. President Mitchell Receives Comm- mandatory Letter from Bankers. The following letter has been re- ceived from Mitchell, Jr. and it explains itself: Savings Bank Sección, The American Bankers Association. New York, October 1, 1918. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., President, Mechanics Savings Bank, Richmond, Virginia. My dear Mr. Mitchell: Your presence at the meetings of the Savings Bank of Scotland was an $4,000 to its administration of meetings were successfully because you are well as others like you were a part of them. We have a great year this next year, and your vital interest and enthusiastic support is solicited. We want you to make this your headquarters of information and service. Our office is a mutual affair where the workers are the members. Next year should be a period of the greatest kind of constructive work, and with your help we shall make it so. Assuring you of my personal regards and best wishes, I am. Sincerely yours, M. W. HARRISON, Secretary MRS. ORA BROWN STOKES IS NEW PROTECTIVE OFFICER. She is Given the Appointment by Justice John J. Crutchfield Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes was sworn in last Tuesday by Justice John J. Crutchfield as protective officer for colored girls and women. Mrs. H. H. Riley is the protective officer for white girls and women. Both prosecution and criminalia committee on law enforcement of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities. In appointing Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, Justice John expressed his pleasure in securing her services, since only she has she the requisite ability to serve the university of Chicago, but her work for many years among the colored people of Richmond has been notably efficient. She is the wife of Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph. D., pastor of the Ibenezer Baptist Church, this city. She is also the co-incidental meeting of the City Council Tuesday night for the Police Department to appoint six women for street duty. The 34th Anniversary of Providence Baptist Church. The thirteenth anniversary of the Providence Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. J. Woodson is pastor, will take place, Sunday, October 13. Rev. Woodson during his pastorate in this field, has not only erected a handsome and spacious house of worship but by his uniting labors and influence has greatly built up the community. May the Lord continue to bless his labors. New Schoolhouse in Chesterfield A handsome colored graded school has been erected by the Board of Chostorfield County in Matoaca District. The patrons were asked to raise three hundred and fifty dollars as their part of the cost. A school rally was held Sunday, October 5, at 3:00 P. M. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. J. Woodson is pastor and the full amount was raised—$350.00. Mr. W. H. Baker, of Williamsburg Va., was the week end guest of Rev. L. J. Morris. CLORED MEN HOLD A CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT PRESIDENT OF THE STATES RECEIVES DELEGATION The most encouraging and most hopeful incidents in the history of the race for many years was the cordial reception and democratic expression of the President of the State of Texas at the Delegates to the Negro Race Congress sitting in Washington, D. C., October 1, 2, 3, 1918. The delegation was led by Rev. W. H. Jernigan, D. D., Washington, D. C. President and Bishop I. N. Ross, White House, Washington, D. C. White House. Promptly at 4:30 P. M., the Secretary, Mr. Tumulty, advised the delegation that the Chief PRESIDENT JUDGE WILLIAM HARRISON. Executive was ready for the reception, whereupon the delegation walked in and stood in a crescent about the president. Judge Harrison, of Chicago, Illinois, was introduced to the President by Rev. W. H. Jernagin as spokesman. Judge Harrison asked the President's permission for a word of prayer and this granted, Rev. J. C. Austin, D. D., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, breathed a word of fervent prayer. Judge Harrison then stated completely the case and cause of the Negro to the President in language chaste, lucid, sympathetic, positive, forceful and roplete. As bold as Paul on Mars Hill, he pointed out the many discriminations against his race in this Nation and appealing to the Christian virtues of the President of the Nation, prayed that these injustices cease. Assured the President as a matter of repetition that the race was with him in winning the great war and in doing so he was in the process of being a catholic in spirit and democratic in purpose, operation and effect. The President was moved to tears as the Judge plead the cause of his race. In responses the President assured the delegation that the spokesman had interpreted his spirit and said that he would do everything that was in his power to right all wrongs complained of and would hasten as fast as he could the kind and sort of democracy that he stood for and that the spokesman mentioned. The following was filed with the President: Headquarters National Race Congress 903 Third Street, N. W. Washington, D. C., October 1, 1918. Hon. Woodrow Wilson. President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Mr. President: The National Race Congress in an annual conference of delegates from the several States, convened to consider the conditions of the war, and to construct a program for the development of the social, economic, and spiritual life of our race. We seek to foster the aims and aspirations of a free people; and to secure to our follows the guarantees of the Constitution of the United States, by lawful agitation, fellowship and service. We meet this year when our country is at war. We feel with all other Americans the burdens that war imposes, and we offer to our country, not our blit, but our best. Our loyalty is unwavering, our service is whole hearted. Our history has been freely even in all our country's wars. Hence we have (Continued on Eighth Page.) BAPTIST GENERAL ASSOCIATION POSTGRADES ESSION. Epidemic Forces Change of Meeting to November 6-9, 1918. Covington, Va., October 7, 1918. My dear Brethreight: On account of the epidemic of Spanish influenza sweeping over our country now and causing the civil authorities to close up the Churches in' Petersburg and early every town and city in the State of New York to adopt the pose of our Association which was to be held with the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., October 16-19, 1918, until November 6-9, 1918. If there has ever been a time when every pastor, Church and Member of the Churchly body, the cause it is now. Our missionary educational work will be greatly hampered and set back if our next meeting in any way miscarries. Lot us work harder than ever to make our meeting the greatest in attendance and achievements in the history of our organization, thus unceasingly for God's blessings upon our homes, Churches Country and the World. Your in His Name,—R. J. Langston. First Vice-President; A. Blinga, Jr. Pressurer; A. A. Graham, Re. Pressurer; A. E. Read. Corresponding Secretary. Y. / W. C. A. NOTES. In accordance with the health authorities, there will be no meetings of the Y. W. C. A. or Girls' Clubs until the quarantine is lifted from the city. Books are open for education in the city. Miss Pauline J. Simms, who has been with us for several wels has left Richmond for Charleston, S. C. She will take up the club work among the industrial girls there. Miss Clinton Boyer, of Raleigh, N. C., has with us for a few days. She is on way to Lynchburg to take up the recreation wrok among the girls there. The O'Cherie Girls spent a very pleasant afternoon on last Saturday. They went for a hike and picnic and we are very glad to say, they found great pleasure in both. We are enjoying many more such events for the girls. We are very glad to say right here that the basket-ball season will open for the club girls as soon as the club meetings are resumed. Mr. Johnson has very kindly given us the club games and the club life games. Teams will be organized among the clubs in order that we may have a very lively season. We note that Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joyner, of 12 East Duval Street, are on a trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York to visit friends and family. We wish for them a pleasant trip. Her son, Honselse, will accompany them. MRS. SULLY DIES SUDDENLY. The shocking death of Mrs. Rosa Sully fell upon the citizens of South Richmond like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Mrs. Sully was stricter on last Friday morning about seven o'clock and a few minutes later, before medical aid could reenar her, she had passed into the great beyond. The sad intelligence reached far into Chesterfield County, where she had about the greater portion of her life and took a portion of her life at Fifthteen and Decatur Streets was crowded with grief stricken relatives and friends. The scene was a sad one, as the family gathered around and gazed upon the lifeless form of one whom they had held so near and to them, familiarly known as "Sister Rosan." Owing to the closing of the Churches and the forbidding of large gatherings on account of the Spanish influenza now sweeping the city, the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sully was held at the St. Mary's (Mary's) Court, the colored section of Maury's, Rev. W. T. Johnson, the pastor of the First Baptist Church, of North Richmond officiated. Dr. Johnson spoke briefly of its kind, patient, yet brilliant Christian like character of the deceased, exhorting the grief-striken family to look to the All-wise God who never lost all things well. Mrs. Sully is survived by a husband, three sons and three daughters, mother, five sisters and one brother. Capt. Willie Edwards, of New York; Mrs. Julia Troy, of New York; Mrs. Griffin, Hally, Count; Mrs. Ruth Sully Trent, Philadelphia and Mr. William Layton, of Honrico were in attendance at the funeral. The couch upon which the deceased rested was one of the finest ever seen woman in the past. Her tributes were numerous and ecstatic. The family has the sympathy of the community. PRICE, FIVE CENTS The Colored Women's Liberty Loan Parade Postponed Indefinitely. Owing to the prevalence of Influenza throughout the city, the Colored Women's Liberty Loan Committee calls off their mammoth parade and the rally at the City Auditorium on October 17th for the sale of Liberty Bonds. Notwithstanding the parade and rally, they have been requested by the Committee that all of the women, the various organizations who had planned to take a part in the parade and the public generally will buy Liberty Loan Bonds just the same. Let us make that Thursday, October 17th a day of celebration. If the Top in buying Bonds, if ever we should get together and prove our loyalty to our Government by buying Bonds, it is now. We are appealing to every woman to make the sacrifice and help our country in the winning of the war. While our boys are sacrificing their lives, "Here" let us do our part "Over Here" by buying Liberty Loan Bonds. Our workers will be found at the St. Luke's Bank, the Mechanics Bank, Jackson's Pharmacy, and at the Branch of the Mechanics Bank in Fulton. Mrs. Margaret R. Johnson, Chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee of Colored Women; Mrs. Ora B. Porter, Secretary of the Pride League Committee; Mrs. Marggie L. Walker, Chairman of the Executive Committee. Card of Thanks. Mr. Thomas A. Loundes, of 309 N. Fifth street and family take this medium of thanking their friends for the many kindnesses shown them during the death and funeral of their his wife and relatives, Mrs. Roberta October 4, 1918 and was away. Friday October 4, 1918 and was buried Sun Cay October 6, 1918. Two Able Divines Here. Rev. Charles S. Morris, D. D., of Norfolk, Va. delivered powerful sermons here last week at the Fifth St. Baptist Church. He was followed by R. H. Bowling who also charmed the congregations to which he spoke. Lincoln Heights Purchased. President John Mitchell, Jr., and Secretary D. P. Bragg and Treasurer J. Mercer G. Ramsey completed the purchase of Lincoln Heights, adding Woodland Cemetery recently, and tract contains 27 acres and improvement will soon be made of which the public will be duty advised Dr. King Goes to Providence Park. Rev. T. J. King. D. D. pastor of the Fifth St. Baptist Church has gone Providence Park to reside. His present palatial home has been leased. His Car Damaged. A mortorist ran into Dr. W. M. Petits car at Third and Broad street making a great dent in its side. The doctor wants damages and will probably get them. He has had his car repainted recently. Safe in France. Mr. and Mrs. John Quarles, of Aslahand, Va. received a card stating the safe arrival of their son, Lovel, somewhere in France. They also received a card stating that he was somewhere in France, saying that he was well and getting on nicely. —Rev. H. Pollard of Washington, D. C., was in the city this week. He was looking well. —Rev. H. Powell of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week and called on us. Madam E. S. Ivory, of Raleigh, N. C. entertained Mrs. John McLendon, of Richmond, M., Monday night, September 30 and a delightful evening was spent. Among those present were Mademas, James Higgs, John Theotter, Alma Perry, Will A. C. McLendon, Miss Mattie White, Mr. and Mrs. E. Shern and Mr. C. E. Novels. SERVANT WANTED-For General Housework. Short hours, 620 N. Fourth Street. IC COLLECT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918. TO THE FOLKS AT HOME. And our soldiers, black and white Are on the fields of Flanders, In the thickest of the fight. They are there to serve their country, Bidding relatives good-bye; There to bring back home the victory Or tell God the reason why. And some still are going over, Cross the briny deep blue sea To give their lives for freedom And the world’s democracy. They will fight with dauntless courage, They will gladly do and dare— Let me ask you all a question, Can you help but do your share? Are you living like a Christian, Facing wrong with fearless eye, Ready for the right to battle, Ready for the right to die? Are you helping, giving, working, Trying hard to do your share, Or just shrinking, shacking, shirking, Simply dying in despair? Our boys are facing horrors Such as pen can never tell; All about them is destruction, They are in the mouth of hell. They are fighting in the trenches With but one bright aim in view; That's to fight until it's over, Then come marching back to you. The boys are bravely fighting, Or some may be lying now With the country's flag about them, And death's victory on their brow. Bee you close your eyes in slumber, Get down on your knees in prayer, Asking God to grant them courage Our brave soldiers "Over There." ROBERT D. CRAWLEY. September 1918. ODD FELLOWS ISSUE A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE To the Members of the G. U. O. O. F. in America. Greeting: Let us submit in the spirit of the immortal Declaration of American Independence that, when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary, for a free people to overthrow a tyrannical and arbitrary administration which has continually harrassed and burdened them as a fraternal union, a decent regard for the opinion of mankind recognizes that they should disclose the cause which impels them to act—But, when a long train of abuses and usurpation, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce society to an absolute despotism, it is their right, their duty, to overthrow such tyranny and safeguard the future with a government by the consent of the governed. Such has been the patience and sufferance of the Odd Fellows of this country, and such is the necessity, which constrains them to act, and to set forth the reasons thereof. The administration of the affairs of the Order by the present S. C. M. is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations of the rights of the brotherhood in America, all having in direct object self-perpetuation in office and greed. In proof thereof, let the facts be submitted to a candid and impartial public opinion; to-wit— 1. The S. C. M. has permanently retarded the growth of the Order in the States by hauling innocent members thousands of miles from home on trumped-up charges of contempt as a means of brow-beating the membership and longthening their term of office. The S. C. M. has reduced the membership in America from five hundred thousand members, under Houston in 1910, to approximately two hundred thousand under Morris in 1918, and practically depleted the treasury from $45,000 in 1910 to literal barkruptcy in 1918. 3. Arbitrary and burdensome taxations have been imposed upon the Odd Fellow people without their consent, and over their protest, in order to afford graft to the plunderers. Laws have been changed to suit the personal ends of the S. C. M. and the funds of the Order have been dissipated in furtherance of their political fortunes; and if the members attempted to protest they were ruled for contempt, and tried in their absence miles away from home. The Odd Fellows' Journal, the official organ of the Order, has been converted into a personal sheet, and to advance the personal propaganda of the present S. C. M. The organ of the Order has been used as a big stick to keep in line any member or members who dares dispute the power of the mighty S. C. M. 4. The people have been denied their finalienable right to choose either their place or time of meeting, or select their officers. All of these inalienable rights of a free membership have been usurped by the Grand Master and the S. C. M. We have been divested of self-government and our court of final decision has been transferred to an English authority, and we are denied the constitutional right given us by our country to have our property rights passed upon in the courts of the State in which we live under the threat of expulsion from the Order. All of these injustices and injuries have been imposed on a long-suffering people under the guise of Friendship, Love and Truth, Peace, Happiness and Prosperity. Our meetings—State and National—have been postponed with impunity, and the term of office of the present S. C. M. extended by proclamation instead of by election. Taxation without representation has been the rule—Laws written upon the books by the express will of the people in the congress of our Order have been spoken out of existence by the arbitrary edict of the S. C. M. and all right of petition and redress denied the membership. 6. In 1912, the term of office of the S. C. M. was extended by the arbitrary adjournment two years. In 1914, the term of office was again extended for two years by fraud and a denial of representation at the ballot box, to the opposition candidates to the present S. C. M. In 1916, term of office was again extended two years by suspension and expulsion of an entire jurisdiction, and, in 1918, further attempt was made to extend office two years by passing a void act to postpone the nineteenth B. M. C. until 1920 as a war measure. In proof of the fraud of the attempted postponement, the S. C. M. attempted to hold a B. M. C. in New York without delegates, in spite of their own order of postponement in January, 1918 to September, 1920. For six years we have borne these unnumbered oppressions without redress. We have petitioned our brothers in the spirit of Friendship, Love and Truth only to be rebuffled and answered by repeated injuries and insults. The consummation of the plot to displace democracy with ignorance and autocracy was reached in the attempt of the S. C. M. to extend its term of office by postponing the nineteenth B. M. C. until 1920, which the Odd Fellows of America rose up and resented. And pursuant to adjournment September 9, 1918, through their accredited representatives, the Odd Fellows of America met in Biennial meeting, overthrew kaiserism, declared themselves a free society and elected officers to reflect the principles of Friendship, Love and Truth throughout the world—recognizing and appreciating at the same time any fraternal tie we may owe to the mother Order in England. We, therefore, the representative of the G. U. O. O. of America in the nineteenth B. M. C. assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the Universe for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name of the Sovereign Odd Fellow people of the United States of America, solemnly publish this address, and call on the members of the Order to support and sustain our actions in the spirit of Friendship, Love and Truth, that the principles and policies of our ancient fraternity may not perish from the earth. Signed—John S. Noel, G. M. M. Montgomery, W. Va.; W. T. Francis, D. G. M., St. Paul, Minn.; R. J. Nelson, G. S., Harrisonburg, Pa.; Charles Colburn, G. T., Wilmington, Del.; Grand Directors; W. T. Andrews, Sumter, S. C.; W. P. Kemp, Detroit, Mich.; J. A. Jossey, Madison, Wis.; J. G. Robinson, Knoxville, Tenn.; William Cornelius, New York City; Grand Auditors; Charles E. Mitchell, Institute, W. Va.; Isaac H. Nutter, Atlantic City, N. J.; R. E. Warner, New York City; Grand Household Officers; Manie M. Halley M. W. G. S.; Eugenia Henderson, R. W. G. S.; Ola M. Walker, W. G. R.; Annie M. Croom, W. G. T.; Ida Davis W. G. D.; Lena Evans, W. G. U.; Mary D. English, W. G. C.; Lizzie Rucker, W. G. S.; Amnie Freeman, W. G. P. We invoke the gracious favor of Almighty God and the considerate judgment of mankind on our conduct. Signed and subscribed to this 9th day of September in the year of our Lord, 1918, Manhattan Casino, New York City. Perry W. Howard, Chairman; W. T. Francis and Charles E. Mitchell, Secretaries. N. A. A. C. P. PROTESTS AGAINST COMPULSORY WORK LAWS FOR WOMEN. September 21, 1918—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People through its Secretary John R. Shillady of New York makes public the following telegrams of protest to President Wilson and to Governor Brough of Arkansas against the application of compulsory work laws to women. The Association's action was taken on the basis of press dispatches stating that Arkansas plan ters have begun a movement to force Negro women to work on cotton plantations in that state against their will and the reported enforcement in a Georgia town against Negro women of compulsory work laws which are applied against cooried women only. The telegram follows: September 23, 1918. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. National Association for Advancement of Colored People earnsly requests your attention and that of proper department of the federal government to prevent forced labor of Negro women in any of the states. New York papers of September 21 carry press dispatches from Pine Bluff, Arkansas that local business men and planters have begun movement to have work or fight order applied to women alleging that Negro women now living on allotments paid them by War Department because of drafted husbands and sons serving in armed forces of country, are refusing to perform labor. Wrightsville, Geor THE RICHMOND PLANE1, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA glu, is reported to be enforcing against colored women only ordinance requiring both sexes to work at least fifty hours per week. This Association is confident that your high sense of justice will insure prompt condemnation of efforts to apply compulsory work laws to women's labor and that you will regard it as invidious and an American to apply compulsory work principle to Negro women alone. JOHN R. SHILLADY, See. National Association for Advancement of Colored People. Hon. Charles H. Brough, Governor, Little Rock, Arkansas. September 23, 1918. National Association for Advancement of Colored People requests information concerning proposed movement of Arkansas business men and planters to invoke so-called work or fight order to be applied to Negro women. In the name of colored people of Arkansas who are unrepresented in your Legislature, and in the name of colored people of the nation, this Association emphatically protests against discriminatory application of labor conscription to colored people and particularly objects to labor conscription of women. No proposition is anywhere made to conscript labor of white women. The nation as a whole will regard attempt to conscript colored women as in the nature of peonage. Negroes of the country are serving loyally in nation's armed forces and on its industrial battlefields. JOHN R. SHILLADY, Sec. National Association for Advancement of Colored People. CHARLES E. STEWART RAMBLES ABOUT THE COUNTRY. Washington, D. C.—Of course we are all glad to know that Colonel Denison has been to France and is back to this country, but regret that he is not well and hope that he will soon be in condition to return to his charge. And I wish that I could go back with him, because I feel like I want to help to take the socks off the kaiser. Nothing would give me more pleasure and I am now asking the War Department to send me back with Colonel Denison, and if I am not sent then I am going to content myself by reading about it. I have been one moving baby since I wrote to you the last time and I am going to do some more moving, because before you can get through reading, this letter I will be way down in Texas or some other point. The last time I took my pen in hand to write to you I was in Omaha, Nebraska and you see where I am now. I passed through Chicago and spent one night, then I moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, and had a little look at some friends there and the next thing found me right in Frankfort, where my stay was very short, and then I jumped to Montgomery, West Virginia, and I got a few good things there about my people. I wish you could just go there and see my people. There I had the pleasure of meeting some men who were operating coal mines, and then others who were working in them. Well I had never seen a mine before and I am going to tell you a few things about it when I go back there. I made it up to Philadelphia, from that point, where I spent a few days looking around for brotherly love. I have been hearing about it for a long time and enjoyed very much seeing the real city itself. It was to me a source of pleasure to meet some of the big people of my race in there, but I want to say some other things to you this week, hence I will not have much to say about Philadelphia, Chester and other places I have been. But I am in Washington, and I have been here this week attending a Race Congress. While attending the National Baptist Convention in St. Louis, I was invited by the Rev. W. H. Jernigan, D. D. to come to Washington and attend the meeting. I accepted the invitation to come, although my money is getting slack, and I may have to yet go to war to send some of them Germans into eternity or get sent there myself. I want to know what the race is doing and what it is thinking about, and thought it would be a good time and place to do this. I got to town and was sent to the home of Bishop I. N. Ross, and although Bishop was out of town at the time, his wife received me just like I was one of them bishops myself, and made me at home. I then visited the home of Dr. Jernagin and found his daughter getting ready to become a bride and this was causing them to do some work, believe me. The wedding will be over and she will not longer be Miss Lottie Jernagin, but will be some other name. Military Training At Wilberforce. Wilberforce, Ohio, Oct. 4.—Capt. W. E. Ostermayer, commanding officer at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce. Ohio received a telegram this morning from the Committee on Education of the War Department, establishing B Section for the training of those not under eighteen years of age, who have completed the elementary school grades. These children will continue their school work at Government expense at a salary of thirty dollars per month. Make application for entrance to W. A. Joiner, Superintendent. Colored Troops Covering Themselves With Glory. 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Waldron PAPER HANGING WALL PAINTING AND —ROOM MOULDING WAREROOM 8 EAST FEDERAL STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sound Door Burglar Proof --- A CASE IN EQUITY. An Editorial From The Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans Robert E, Jones, Editor. The Negro, has but one purpose in the present national crisis and that is to win the war and win it fully, without any sort of compromised peace or bargain at the peace table. He is agreed and fully subscribes to the program of the nation and gives his last ounce of devotion without Oliver or question to the end that the Huns may be driven to their knees and that the world shall be made safe for all times. We answered the call of the first draft with an alherrity that dumfounded our enquiries and brought our friends to their tiptoes. We supplied our quota and more. The only complaint that has arisen from these loyal and faithful Negroes is that more of them have not been able to face the enemy in the very thickest of the fight. So anxious were our brys for the fray that they spurred the positions that were practically free from danger. They much prefer ed the spot where bullets thickest fly. In the draft that is now under way we will respond in like manner as we did in the first draft, and we are glad of the chance. But in all this we are frank to say that we are just men enough to be like other men and desire for ourselves as well as for our posturity, every advantage that comes to men who offer themselves willingly on the altar of our national life. In the first draft we received some thing like 1,000 officers, when our quota, figuring on a rough basis, would have been something like 6,000. These officers in the line were from the rank of Second Lieutenant 'to that of Captain. Even in this we have not made very large progress, from the recognition given colored troops in the Civil War, for even at that time there were Negroes commissoned to the rank of Captain. The Negroes in this country, and we speak now not of a small segment but for the race of twelve million, feel that the minimum request is that they should have every line officer up to the rank of Captain. The 1,000 officers who were given us in the first draft have made good. The Negro regiment that was decorated in its bravery was led by colored officers. And whenever colored officers have been placed in direct charge of troops they have had a racial pride, as well as a natual pride, to defend, and they did. On the other hand, when our quall fled men are set aside and men of other races are put over our troops, our troops may fight, but they do not fight with the enthusiasm that they would if their own men were given a chance. So that in the interest of morale as well as the officeriness of him we are asking that in this second draft we shall have our proprata of line officers at least to ```markdown ``` the rank of Captain, if not further. It would seem that the equity in the case would insist upon this. We know thoroughly well that it is the desire of our Negro population. Toucha any element of our racial life and propound the question of "Are line officers desired?" and there is but one answer. If the French government can commission Negro men all the way up to the rank of General, why should America lag behind when we have millions of the best Negro population of the world? We have no reason to doubt, but that the government will give us another such training camp as we had at Fort Des Moines if not a raining camp then any provision to its liking that will furnish to the Negro troops of the second draft our quota of line officers, both for the inspiration of our troops and the race in its entirety, as well as for the efficiency of our troops and furthermore as a recognition of our enthusiastic loyalty to the nation in this time of its awful crisis. We are calling attention to this fact because there are forces already at work to give us as few line officers as possible. If such a propaganda succeeds it will be at the expense of the efficiency of our Army and in the interest of personal and racial advancement. The equity in the case justifies the expectation that our hopes will be realized and that our capable men of training and of leadership shall be called to those places of honor and of trust, and they will make good. There has gone to the scrap heap, never to be resurrected, that infamous lie that Negroes cannot be led by Negroes, that the rank and file do not respond to the leadership of their own. Every concrete example in the life of our rice is to the contrary. In commercial, in industrial, in educational, in all the walks of our racial life where Negroes of ability, of character, of force and of leadership have been put in command of a segment of our people there has always been a larger response and fuller results. The entire race sits up in expectancy for the an announcement any day that provision has been made by which we shall be given our rightful quota of line officers. Are we to be disappointed? MERELY FORMS BASIS. Germany Does Not Accept the Wilson Terms for General Peace. Paris, October 7.—Germany does not accept the Wilson terms for peace in Prince Max's speech to the reichstag; she merely says the fourteen and four points form a "basis for no negotiations." Therefore, there can be no peace until Germany makes full reparation and gives guarantees that will insure the future. This is the stand taken in Paris and all of France on the peace statements coming from Germany. As mirrored in the French press, there can be no consideration for the German proposition in its present THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA When you are in doubt as to whether you should spend your money or save your money, save your money. When you are in doubt as to whether you should purchase Liberty Bonds or buy some luxury, buy Liberty Bonds. See to it that your money is saved for some good purpose. Inflation is everywhere in evidence now and now is the time to secure more money than you ever had in your life. Some boots are selling for fifty dollars a pair. When you see them, buy the kind that are cheaper and put the remainder of your money in a good savings bank. The outlook for prosperity is very gratifying for some time to come. Even if peace should come, the soldiers returning from the front will bring home much money to spend in the communities where they reside. After a few years, the country will settle down again and times may be hard. Now is the time to prepare for these conditions. We have no cause to complain over existing conditions. Let our efforts be devoted to helping the Government and in winning favor with the better class of white folks, who wish us well. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Mechanics Savings Bank. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` form. There must be absolute concurrence it is declared, in evacuation and suitable guarauges before there can be talk. An armistice now would give a beaten enemy a chance to reform his shattered armies and improve his disastrous military situation. One newspaper declares it is the last dispairing trick to create the allies and avoid the penalty of infamy event the devastation of Germany as she has devastated those weak nations which have opposed her. One fact stands out: Germany knows and admits she is beaten, but this does not mean that the war is ended. Mean while the victorious allied troops are advancing while the millions of eyes of fighters and peoples are turned hopefully to President Wilson "Germany leans upon principles which would only make the arms fall from our hands." Le Temps says "Then when the fighting has ceased the German troops have regained their breath and the imperial government is popular and strong the German plenipotentiaries would knock down one after the other the pretend ed bases for negotiations. We should be forced to re-begin the war, or sign a disastrous peace that would not last long." VIRGINIA—IN VACATION—In the Clerk's Office of Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 20th day of August 1918. NAPOLEON PARISH,.... Plaintiff. against In Chancery SOPIHA PARRISH,.....Defendant. 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Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.10 Three Months......60 Foreign Subscriptions.....2.50 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918. Be accommodating. It will pay in the long run. One good turn deserves another Don't forget that. President Wilson is now looking in the direction of the colored folks with an appreciative look in his eyes. All of the contending nation's mouths are "watering" for peace and all of them are hesitating about saying so. We should insist upon our rights, but we should go about it in a respectful way and not in the attitude of a bully. Cur race leaders are working overtime on race conferences and protest meetings. They will all do good however. God must be angry with the people of this world. How else can you account for all of this human slaughter and suffering? They cannot charge the colored folks with wanting peace or with causing war. If the white folks can stand either, so can the colored folks. About the only time that colored folks can get a square show, is when the white folks are in need of help and the colored folks can help them. This war cannot last too long for colored folks. When race prejudice disappears in this country, then will be the time for the war to cease. Colored folks, keep on praying. The Health Department has closed the Churches, but bed-room prayers will reach Heaven just as quickly as those offered from other places. When nations forget God in prayer then come war, pestilence and famine. The war is here and in its wake comes the pestilence and right behind these may be seen the gaunt wolf of famine. Be polite and obliging 'colored folks to everybody and to each other. We can do well now making friends with our white neighbors. They are beginning to appreciate our friendship and we know that we appreciate their esteem and good wishes. Dr. C. A. Bryce's son is "with the colors" in France and the Southern Clinic publishes an admirable likeness of this brilliant young man. May he come home again with great honor and much health, making glad the heart of an indulgent father and a devoted mother. Germany and Austria-Hungary, through the Swiss Ambassador has notified President Woodrow Wilson that they accept the fourteen specification as laid down by him in his now celebrated note upon that subject and ask that the entente allies, through their representatives be notified accordingly with the request that an armistice be arranged and peace parley begin. In reply to this plea, President Wilson has enquired if the conditions named by him have been accepted in their entirety and requiring the evacuation of all foreign territory by Germany as a prerequisite to the --- granting of an armistice. We are of the opinion that the reply of President Wilson will be approved by the American people, regardless of party affiliations. To our minds, it is a statesman-like document and was framed after due consultation with the representatives of the other allies. The Cincinnati, Ohio Fraternal Monitor remarks: "It strikes us as peculiarly significant that John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., has purchased a graveyard." Yes, when it stands to reason that this was done for the purpose of burying other persons than ourselves in it. A decision in the K. of P. case is expected this Fall. For personal use, we purchase a lot in a cemetery; for other use, we purchase a cemetery. We hope that our explanation is satisfactory and the significance of the purchase fully evident. . NOT WANTED IN OHIO. The Cincinnati, Ohio Union gives strange news from that section of the country, presumed to be free from rankling race prejudice. It says: "We have received many complaints from colored girls, women and men who have applied at factories and other places advertising for help, only to be told, 'We do not hire colored people.' In some quarters the demand for labor is so great that they are even placing women in positions never before held by them, yet still the cry, 'We do not hire colored people.' These owners of factories and other places who do not hire colored people have no objection to colored soldiers fighting for them in the great armies the United States is hurling against Germany. Colored girls and women are wanted in Virginia. The doors of employment are swinging wide for them and they are received upon conditions that are not humiliating or degrading. Tell them to come over here and get employment. The Southern white folks are friendly now, even though the Northern ones over there have become unfriendly. THAT RACE CONGRESS. The colored people of the United States are making progress in their efforts to secure recognition for the Administration at Washington. At first a conference was held under the auspices of Hon. Emmett J. Scott, and the Secretary of War. Department heads were reached, but within the mystic confines of the White House, the body did not go. The President was too busy. Then came the meeting of them, then came the National Colored Liberty Congress fostered and promoted by Editor William Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass. It adopted stirring resolutions in behalf of the rights and privileges of the colored people of the country and presented these to Speaker Clark and its representatives got as far as the office of the Secretary to the President in presenting them. Now comes the National Race Congress with Rev. W. H. Jernigan as the moving spirit and Hon. William Harrison as spokesman. These representatives got in to the presence of the Chief Executive of the nation himself. This was not all for Rev. J. 'C. Austin of Virginia but who is now of Pittsburgh, Pa., offered prayer, a most appropriate course to pursue. Then Hon. William Harrison spoke and every one knows that Harrison can speak. Reports say that President Wilson was moved to tears by the appeal. There was a reason. Conditions now are critical in more ways than one. President Wilson was confronted with duty on one hand and the powerful influence at work against the colored people of this country on the other. He made a promise and we believe that he will make an effort to keep that promise. It is not our purpose to unduly embarrass him by further comment here and so we content ourselves with asking the colored people of the United States to continue the prayer without ceasing that Rev. J. C. Austin began in the White House at Washington. God will bring all things right in His own time. NORTHAMPTON COUN TY TRAINING SCHOOL. GARYSBURG, N. C. A Christian Institution for Negro Youths of Both Sexes. Location: On a beautiful campus, Healthful surroundings. Accessable by two trunk line railroads (S. A. L. and A. C. L.) Courses: Teacher-Training, Home Makers, Farm Makers, Industrial. Terms: Tuition Free to the Students of Northampton County; a Small Fee for other students. Other expenses reasonable. Graduates Receive a State Elementary Certificate. For further information write, REV, H. C. JONES. Principal. AGENTS WANTED-$3.50 PER DAY FIERCETOWN SPECIALTY CO. REHOBOTH, VA. 4t. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., October 15.—Sir L. E. Board, of Gliner avenue, died Tuesday morning, at six o'clock after several months decline in his health. Sir Board was assistant District Deputy of Roanoke District, Knights of Pythias of Southwest Virginia. Mrs. Ida Smith, of 221 High St, has a bouncing baby girl two weeks old. The funeral services of Sir K. D., Gaskins, of Roanoke Lodge, No. 51, who died Wednesday, October 2, after a short illness, took place from the High Street Baptist Church, Saturday, October 5, with Pythian honors, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Lee, D., pastor of the deceased delivered the funeral eulogy in the most befitting manner from the words, "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than 1," which was characteristic of the life of our Christian brother and friend, Brother D. G., Gaskins. He died in full triumph of faith. Roanoke Lodge, No. 51 has lost a great character, the community an honored citizen, the home a loving husband and father and wise adviser, a quiet neighbor, a lover of peace and happiness. Mr. J. L. Woody, of Martins, Fayette County, West Virginia, spent ten days at home in the city on Sixth avenue N. W., with his family. Mrs. Jane Palmer, of East Radford spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Essie Watkins returned home Thursday having had a pleasant stay in the city with relatives and newly made friends. Rev. William Moore, of McDowell avenue. N. W. has just returned from West Virginia, where he held a successful revival in Gary, W. Va. Many souls were converted. We wish to inform the public that The Planet can be had from Master Harry Alexander, 609 Seventh avenue and M. Stanfield, at 153 Wells Alley. N. W. Both are hustlers, with The Planet. Robinson bringing up the rear with The Planet and The Pittsburgh Courier. They will furnish the public with the best news afforded—The Planet, The Freeman, The Courier, and Journal and Guide of Norfolk. Right Reverend J. Albert Johnson Bishop of the A. M. E. Conference, by invitation of the Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, spoke to an appreciative audience last Sunday morning at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church from H Kings, G:16-17. The text demonstrates to the thinking mind how necessarily important it is to give our hearts to prayer if we would fully discover the great wonders in nature that surround us in this world and especially if we hope to obtain the glory and grandeur reserved for the faithful in the spiritual world. The Bishop indeed gave the audience a rich, helpful discourse, brimful of food for future thought and meditation. Though the Bishop was not at all well, the entire audience was well paid for their presence, for indeed it was a rare treat to the city to have him in our mist. Owing to the epidemic in the State he only had opportunity to preach one sermon. He was booked to have preached at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Tenth avenue, S. W., but orders by the Board of Health closed all services at eleven o'clock, hence the Bishop left on the evening train. It is with much regret that the people of Roanoke find that after a three years successful career, Rev. E, E. Ricks, of the First Baptist Church, a polished Christian minister scholar, orator and friend to all who come in touch with him, is to sever his relations with the people of Roanoke to take up the New Jersey field. Our best wishes and prayers go with him for greater and nobler success in his new field of labor for the Master. Miss Mahalia Hurt, of Fairfax avenue has been quite indisposed. Miss Elric Hurt, of the same address is much improved at this writing. Don't forget that Madam White's Cafe will serve you with a very delicious meal at all hours from morn till the wee sna' hours of the night. Polite service, Corner Gainsboro and Fifth avenues. Mrs. Jennie G. Jimmerson, of 639 Holbrook street, Danville, Va., who has been visiting her niece, Mrs. Millie B. Paxton, of Roanoke, has returned to her home feeling fine from the mountain breeze. Miss Lillian and Lawrence Paxton have returned to Hampton to take up their course of study. Mr. Herman Paxton is now stationed at Camp Humphreys, Va. Miss Jeannette Minnis has gone to Richmond and Washington, D. C. on her vacation, after spending her time in the Burrell's Memorial Hospital working hard. Miss Turnguest is acting head nurse during her absence, with the assistance of Nurses Crockett, Duff and Woody. Mrs. Josephine Sullas is doing fine after a very successful operation. Dr. Roberson is one of the most wonderful doctors of Virginia. An excellent doctor on operations and all surgical works. Use plenty of onions for a cure for this dreadful disease, the Influenza. Mr. Richard Henderson is in Union University, Richmond, Va. Rev, W. W. Deener, of Columbus, Ohio is here on his evangelistic tour. He has traveled in many cities preaching the Word of God. He is one of the noted evangelists of the South. We are indeed sorry the Churches are closed so we cannot hear him. Whenever you hear that he is going to preach at any Church in the city, go to hear him. He will unfold the Scriptures to you. He'll make the dark places light and rough places smooth for he is indeed of Christ. God is showing many wonderful things and mysteries through this great evangelist. Hear him. Hear the man of God for this is really a time. If you see Rev. Deener have a talk with him. Ask anything about the Bible you do not understand and he'll unfold the mystery. We are pleased to have him in our city. Mr. Isaac Hairston, of Tenth ave nue and Park street, died this morn ing about ten o'clock from a hem orrhage. He was a well-known grayman of this city. IN MEMORIAM of my dear son, Joseph C. Smith, who departed this life two years ago, October 10, 1916: We cannot forget you, dear son, Though long may seem the years And often in our lonely hours, We wipe away the tears. We miss thee, dear Joseph, By thy side once more we long to be. MARY A. ROBERTSON. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER. President Wilson has proclaimed Saturday, October 12, as Liberty Day, this day being the four hundred and twenty-sixth anniversary of the discovery of America, and asks that every city, town and village celebrate the day. A good way to celebrate it is to buy another Liberty head and do you know the Negro is fighting in this great war, not only that other parts of the world may be safe for democracy, but for democracy for the Negro at home, for the real liberty of his fellow Black Americans, that all forms of discriminations based on race and color, may be banished. They are fighting that Negro boys and girls may have equal educational advantages. They are fighting, "not for social equality," but for equal opportunities to earn an honest living. They are fighting for all the rights and privileges, freedom and liberty give. These are some of the things our boys are fighting for. For these they are fighting and fighting like hell and when the war is over, our boys, with the rest, will come marching home victorious, America, having made the world safe for democracy and the Negro having helped to make it so, will have made history that the world can never forget and made a place in the world, that he has never reached before, in that, he will know the true, real meaning of liberty. So let's celebrate Liberty Day. It means a great deal to us. If we don't see it now we will see it some day. Sure, I must fight, if I would reign. Let us watch and pray and work and do our duty and God in His own way, will bring us to our own. It is with a heavy and sad heart that we speak of the death of our friend and brother, Sir Louis E. Beard, Special Deputy of Knights of Pythias of this city, who took his leave of this old world, Tuesday morning, October S., at 3:52. Sir Board had been ill for some months and his many friends knew it was only a matter of time before all that was mortal of the once jolly good fellow would be no more, still the city was shocked when the news was hurried around that L. E. Board was gone. Owing to the order of the Health Department there could be no Church funeral, but a committee from Key West Lodge, No. 76. K. of P., of which Sir Board was a member headed by Deputy Grand Chancellor W. B. F. Crowell, had charge of the burial, which was at Midway. W. F. Hughes was the undertaker. Louis was a good fellow, a true friend and a loyal brother. If he wronged any one, it was because he didn't know it. He was kind and tender-hearted and was in love with life and its many beauties. In sunshine he was vine and flower, in storm he was oak and stone. To know him was to love him. Yes, he had his faults, but who has not? So we will write his faults on the sand, where the rains may come and wash them away, but his virtues, we will carve on the tablet of love and memory and leave our brother to sleep on, wrapped as he is in the dreamless drapery of eternal peace. We shall not forget you, Louis, and the many pleasant hours we have spent together. We cherish your memory and commend your spirit to God who gave it. Peace to your ashes, rest to your soul. Mrs. Lillian M. Raybone, of Eighth avenue, N. W., who has been ill for some weeks, is still confined to her bed. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D., of the A. M. E. Church preached at Mt. Zion Sunday morning and all who were there are as one, that it was a wonderful sermon. Truly, he is a great preacher. Our friend, Rev. Hicks, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, has just closed a ten days meeting, which was quite a success, in that he added a goodly number to the Church. Rev. Hicks can really chase the devil out of you. 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William Hayward, who before leaving New York, ventured the predicition that his boys would prove their worth as fighters under fire, is highly enthusiastic over the remarkable showing made by the New York regiment and has nothing but praise for them. Following is what Lincoln Eyre, staff correspondent of the New York World, has to say of the conduct of the old 15th which is now making his tory over there. With The American Forces In France, Aug. 31.—There is a certain Negro regiment over here in France to whom, were they to march down Fifth avenue, today every hat in New York would be off. They constitute the first Negro force Uncle Sam has sent to the European battle fields. Today many thousands of their race have domned the uniform; of their country and been ferried across the Atlantic. But to the first outfit that belongs the glory of proving that New York Negroes can fight ably and valiantly for democracy as their white comrades. I visited the rest billets to which the regiment had just been ordered after more than four months on the firing line. Everybody, white officers and Negro men were eager to tell what the outfit had done, and every body had something of interest to say. There was a great change in their outlook since I had seen them last, three months before. Then they were greenhorns in one of the quietest see --- FOR SALE! tors of the front, with a knowledge of warfare confined to little patrol encounters in no man's land. Now they are seasoned soldiers to whom attack and counter attack the crush ing strain of incessant bombardment the stealthy horrors of poison gas, wholesale carnage, sleepless nighs and foodless days are all in the day's work. WHAT THE COLONEL THINKS I asked the regimental commander whom New York remembers best as a Public Service Commissioner, what he thought of his men. (Col. William Hayward, commander of the old 15th, N. G., N. Y., was formerly a Public Service Commissioner.) "What I have always thought," he said with a contented grin, "that they're just as good soldier material as the United States can produce. I guess a good many others take the same view now, after the regiment's showing in the offensive of July 15. There were doubts, even in the regiment. Lots of people thought the Negro would finch under heavy shelling or under gas or when Boche bay onets were tickling his ribs. "Well, since July 15 my boys have endured what the French gay is the most colossal artillery preparation the Germans have ever made, all kinds of gas, bayonets by the thousand and every other kind of punishment the enemy has in stock. They've stood up under it all, done everything that was demanded of them—a good deal sometimes, too—and come through with colors flying and spirits high. I don't believe there are many better soldiers in this war than these Negro boys. I haven't seen any." RELIEVED BY FRENCH. In the first days of July the regiment was relieved by French dismounted cavalry and ordered into new positions a mile or so west of their form or sector. Here they put in several strenuous days getting things ready to withstand the German tidal wave they knew was soon to sweep toward them. The three battalions were cloaked in depth on a narrow front just behind Ville sur Tourbe, on the eastern franges of the Champagne Plain. An epidemic of Infuenza had reduced their strength in officers by almost a third. Three company commanders had to be carried to the trenches on litters. They were supposed to be in hospital but they had refused to leave their companies. The Colonel picked up a sheet of paper from the bare kitchen table that served him as a desk. "This is a list of officers and men decorated with the Croix de Guerre for conspicuous gallantry in the recent fighting," he said. "Perhaps folk back home would like to know how many Negro heroes New York can produce." The winners of the War Cross are as follows: Sergus, Daniel D. Lewis, William Butler, Charles Rick, Robert Collins; Corp, Fletcher Battles; Privates Gilbert Johnson; Lionel Bergers; Georgo THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Chapman; Samuel Jackson; Arthur Simpson, Morris Link, Marshall Scott and George E. Humble. The following officers were also decorated by the French: Captain, Samuel Sheather, Chartes W. Fillmore, John O. Outwater and J. D. White, and Lieuts. A. D. Warsham (killed) John C. Bradon, Harold M. Laudon, G. R. Jones, William H. Keean, P. M. Clendenin; R. W. Rowland. THE REGIMENT'S DEEDS. From the Colonel and the Lieutenant Colonel and in talks with other officers and men I learned what the regiment had accomplished before, during and since the formidable Ger man drive of July 15. As early as the first week in June the French division of which the outfit then formed a part had wind of the impending on shaked. At that time the Negroes were holding the sector they had tak en over in the middle of April on the edge of the Argonne Forest, north of Saint Menehould. One battalion was in the front line, one in immediate support and one in rest three or four miles back. Each battalion had twenty days at the front and ten days in the rear. In preparation for the often sive the rearmost battalions were brought up to the front and from that time on until it was relieved the regt ment did without rest. During their first two months in line, the New Yorkers had had a pince id time of it. They escaped more than perigatory shelling and their casualties were so few as to set a low water mark for even that tranquil sector. No, attil the night of June 12 did they receive a real "strafing" at the enemy's hands. On that night the Bocho launched the "Million Dollar Raid," as the Negroes call it, one of them having fiured that amount as the cost of the shells used in the preparation fire. On one company front in the Hanzy Wood forty-five Krupp 77's and fifteen 160's besides an uncounted array of trench mortars and minewerwer viciously tore into the Negroes' defenses. The bombardment lasted about two hours. When the Boche, raiding column followed their barrage across no man's land they doubtless expected to find a dazed and terror-strike en bunch of men utterly bereft of the fighting spirit. Instead they run up against a line of fifteen men and green throwers co-operating with a score of hidden machine guns to build a wall of bullets between the foe and his objective. A DARING SERGEANT. Capt. L. B. Shaw got the Croix de Guerre on account of those machine guns. He had planted them in camouflaged vantage points so skillfully the foo was unaware of their existence and hence failed to have his artillery seek them out. Because of them the gray-green raiders never reached the American trenches. At one point where they came within a few yards Sergt. 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GET THE BEST after fourteen years of experi- menting Theque nall Laboratory has succeeded in manufacturing Reginald Coca- balma hair grow- er that has no equal. It cleans the hair, shampoo- ruff, stops itching, feeds the roots of the hair, makes short hair, brown hair grow- ing, stratig ht, and glossy. Give it a trial, one box will convince you of its superior merrits. Cocoa Balm SUCH GEEDS where all others FAIL. Sold on a Money Back guarantee. Send 25c to and get a box of this wonderful Hair Grower. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Address REGINALL LABORATORY 164 Bell Street Atlanta, Ga. DANVILLE NEWS. DANVILLE, VA., October 4. (Delayed)—Mr. B. J. Bromwell, of Camp Jackson was the guest of Miss Hazel Claiborne, a few days this week. Miss Kate Lee Clark, formerly of this city, but now of New York City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bollo Clark, on Union Street. Dr. S. G. Bullock, Mrs. J. Dabney Henry, Misses Ione Watkins and Willa Williams motored to Blanche, N. C., spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Slade. Rev. and Mrs. William Hairston and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Almogra Va, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Slade, of Blanche, N. C. on Sunday. Misses Nannie Green and Anna Johnson left Sunday A. M. for Goochland, Va., where they will teach this session. Miss Carra Flood left Monday A. M. for Amelia, Va., where she will resume her position as teacher in Bethia School. Miss Aquila Matthews, after spending the summer months in New Rochelle, N. Y. is home again. Mr. Scott Easley, of Coleman Town is quite sick in General Hospital. The many friends of Mr. Jim Flood will be pleased to know that he is able to be out again. Messrs. Henry Hucles and S. M. Taylor, of Richmond, Va. passed through the city last Tuesday enroute to their home town. Mr. Pemberton Williams and Miss Cornelia Moorman left last Thursday for Washington, D. C., where they will attend Howard University. Misses Jennie and Hattie Flippen, of Stokland, and Rev. J. R. Cooper YOUNG MAN HERE YOUNG MAN HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Has been designated by the Government as one of the National Units of the Students' Army Training Corps are over 18 years of age and under 45 you are e admission. You will be TAUGHT A TRADE. GIVEN A COURSE IN MILITARY TRAIN SUPPLIED WITH ROOM BOARD and a UN Has been designated by the Government as one of the Vocational Units of the Students' Army Training Corps. If you are over 18 years of age and under 45 you are eligible for admission. You will be— TAUGHT A TRADE. GIVEN A COURSE IN MILITARY TRAINING. SUPPLIED WITH ROOM, BOARD and a UNIFORM. PAID $30.00 PER MONTH. Tuskegee Institute Offers Unusual Opportunities. Address: R. R. MOTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. were dinner guest on Sunday, of Mrs. Jennie Price, on Randolph Street. Mr. Marshall Harpaves, Paxton Street, who sustained an injury some weeks ago is able to be out again. Misses Ressie Williamson, Harriet Grassy and Janet Chaney left Tuesday A. M. for Hampton, Va., where they will resume their studies at Hampton Institute. Private Willie Holland, of Langley Field, is spending his furlough with his sister, Miss Evelyn Holland. Mr. George Burton, who has been quite sick at his home on South Main Street, is able to be out again. Miss Annie Lee Matthews left Thursday for Dixie Hospital, after spending her vacation at her home, on Washington Street. Dr. S. G. Bullock has been granted a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Margurie Kieser Bullock. Mr. William Turner, Broad Street Ext., will handle with care your furniture. In fact anything you want moved. Call 1054. Mr. James Oakley, of Reidsville, N. C. was the guest on Sunday, of Miss Harriett Grasty, Gay Street. Mr. Alexander Galvin and Miss Alice Sampson left during the week for Virginia Seminary, Lynchburg, Va. Miss Susie Galvin left Tuesday for Franklin, Va., where she will teach this term. ANNOUNCEMENT. 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Altereation Between Spaniard and Colored Men Causes Serious Race ‘Trouble, MUNDREDS OF SHOTS FIRED. ‘Three men were injured in a race riot at Hopewell which reached is height of fury shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday. AL midnight following the arrive of two companies of soldicrs from Camp Lee, Oo Mila companies and fifty military police from. Petersburg, Hopewell nad quieted down. A com pany of State. guards dispatched ¢o the scone by Governor Wesinorelund Davis also aided in quieting the dis: order which for a time threatened to reach dangerous proportions. ‘The vow began shortly alter 2 o'clock yes'erday afternoon when a Spaniard named Gomer engaged in an alterca- Con with a colored woman employed as a waitress in a restantrant. Gomez discharged her and the row followed. In the altercation Gomez is said to have struck the woman and she im- mediately appeated to her friends, By 4 o'clock a large crowd had gathered about the place and several shots were fired. ‘The Hopewell police ap- peled to W. P. Alten of the Dit Point Plant, and in an address Allen sought tw previl upon the Negroes to return to their homes, promising their case would receive Just treatment. ‘The Negroes left, but an hour laier returned and an open conflict inthe svreet followed. As Xoon as the first shots were fired, other Negroes, at- tracted by the shooting rushed to the scene. IN a moment — pistols —hegan cracking in various ‘sections of the district known as Davisville. TWO NEGROKS SHOT DOWN. ONE THOUGHT FATAT LY HURT ‘Pwo Negroes were shot down by the police in-an effort to dispel the rioters. One is dangerously wounded, and it is understood he will not re- cover. ‘The other is not dangerously ininred, One member of the military pile? who Aaprened in the vicinity also was injured by a flying bullet. Tis condition ts not rumirced as se riots Efforts were made to Ket into com munication with Governor Davis but owing to the Tact (hat he was then in- specting (he ‘Richmond=Grays word of the riot did not reach him wnt (he disturbance had about, subsided. Tope Well police failing to hear promptly from Governor Davis, appealed to the authorities at Camp. Lee. ‘two companies of infantrymen were rushed over in automobiles and street cars, Later military police and the A, BP. WL rifles were sent from Peters: burg. hy order of Governor Davis and the Hopewell militia was called to aid the authorities in restoring order. Another Petersburg company was ord- ered to stand in readiness to go. Major Quindell of Camp Lee was placed in command of the — soldiers and militia, and several hours after arrival order had been restored. How ever a heavy inilitary guard was post ed about the district and will remain there, so authorities announce until the trouble has completely subsided. SEVERAL HUNDRED snors Fin ED BY POLICE AND RIOTERS. Residents of Hopewell were pante stricken when the shooting began and for severe! hours few eared to depart from their homes. Tt is estimated that several hundred shots were fired by the Negroes pricr to the arrival of the soldiers and militia. ‘The latter, immediately fixed hayonets, and drove the angry erowd to cover, At midnight the police. authorities announced that all was quict and that no further disturbance threatened. Tt is understood that arrests will follow since the police were able to recognize # mumber of the ring leaders of the gang. Several also were taken into custody by the soldiers, it is said, and these will he arraigned before a ‘mag: isirate possibly Saturday. Governor Davis and Adjutant-Gon gral Jo Lane Stern kept in touch with Hopewell practically all night, fear ing a fresh outbreak and planning to prevent further trouble. ‘The Gover- nor was tn the act of inspecting the loeal militia when notice of the riot came to him about 8 o'clock. At that lime only meager reports could be got fen, but to he on the safe side he ordered the Hopewell and Petersburg companies to proceed to the scene ‘Ot irdubla: ak. tha gaclleut nancthin acy. U, 8, S$. TAMPA SUNK WHIT IN CONVOY; 118 LOST, Former Coast Guard Cutter Torpe- docd OM English Coast. NONE TO 'TELI. OF DISASTER. Capt. Charles Strecter, Ship's Com. mander. and Lieut. Frost of Brooklyn Among Victims. Washington, Oct. 83—The Navy De partment announces today that the ‘Tampa. formerly a coast guard ent- ter, but recontly used in convoy ser- .Vieo, was lost with all on board through a submarine attack off. the English coast on September 26. ‘Ten officers, 102 enlisted mon 7 British army officers and five civilian em- Ployees were on board. ‘The ‘Tampa was convoying other vessels snd was. sunk af night when for some unknown reason she had gone ahead of the oth- er vessels. ‘Tonight the Navy Department gave out a list of the names of ten officers and Winety-six men as cabled by Ad miral Sims. ‘The department xtso gave ont .the names of thirteen other men whose names are on the lavest_ mus- ter roll of the ‘Tampa, but none of Whose names appear inthe list of missing. ‘The casualty list is headed hy the name of Captain Charles Sat: torlee, who was in command, Although the disaster occurred a week ao the Nayy Department made no annotineemont mri reports he- yan fo reach Washington — today (hrough news channels asa result of private messages gent by the depart: ment to families of the men lost, This official ammouncement was made: “The Navy Department has beon in formed of the loss of the U.S. 8. ‘Tempa, wih all the officers and men on board on September 26, off the English Coast in the Bristol Chant. ‘Phe reports indiegte that this. ship was sunk at night hy a torpedo while engaged in escorting a convoy, Tt is reported by other vessels of te con voy that the Tampa for seme unknown reason had gone well ahead of the convey and that about S45 P.M, the shock of an explosion was. felt ‘The vessels. Which conducted — the seareh in the viemity found large anantities of wreckage and one of the Tampi's Utechoxts. ‘Two dead bodies: in naval uniform but otherwise unt dentified were found, “the U.S. 8. Tampa was a former coast enard cutter and was in com- mand of Ceptain O. Satterlee of the coast gnard. Her complement consist ed of 10 officers, 102 entisted men and it is reported that she had on hoard also one British army officer and five civilian employees. “The Navy Department has received a dispatch from Vico-Admiral Sims, stating that Rear Admiral Nilack on September 5, 1918, addressed a letter to the Commander of the U.S. 8. Tampa setting forth that from. Octo: ber 1. 117 to duly 81, IMS the ‘Tam. Pa steamed onan average more than 3,500 miles each month, and was und er way more than half of the total time, “Since bering service on the station she had escorted elzhieen con voys between Gibraitar and British ports snd was always ready fer service when eatled upon, “She was never disabled and made only one aninor request for repairs. Admiral Niblaek points to this as a notable example of effietent organiza tion and spirit in keepin the ship in service with the minimum of shore repairs. He warmly congratulated offi cers and crow on the record made by them, “The Vieo Admiral commanding at Milford Haven, England, sent a tele- gram to Admiral Sims expressing the universal sympathy felt (sere in the loss of the Pampa, the Vieo Admiral stating Mat he and his stuf? enjoyed the personal friendship of Captain Satterlee, commande. of the Tampa and admired his” enthusiasm — and lofty ideals of duty. “Admiral Sims expresses his own high apprectation ef the fine service performed by the Tampa and his sin cere sympathy with the families of the oificers and men Tost in the sink ing of tho vessel.” THE Y.M. CG. A. NOTES. The fire atthe Y. M,C. A. is SHI burning Tor the men to the front for they were rewembered at the meeting last. Priday night. Last Saturday the class for the ex planation on tie Sunday School Les son was larger and all were delight ed to be back, ‘The hour was a warm one. The work for last Sunday was {i and much was accomplished. 9:30 A, M. the meeting for the workers was a blessed hour. Special prayer was offered for the world wide suffering. God is able. Get Right With God. The Bible Suudy for the boys 4 P. M. at the Y. al. G. A. was enjoyed by them and all Look an active part. Master Robert R. Daniel made some very timely remarks. ‘The singing Was a live number, Men Ve on time Sunday ready for hard work end the other man. ‘Come’ te the meoting’ for tha work ers 9:30 A. M. at the Y, M. G. A. All boys ave invited to the Y. M. G. A, building 4 P. M., to the meet- ing for the boys. fon TT Ae RISA t Wiiteh for the meeting at the bth Baptist Chureh, J FARR GSEs Das mowers cee Every home is asked to bo a home for prayer at this very needy hour. Please do this favor for us. PLORENCE LETTER. (B, B, Webster.) Florence, $, C., October 9.—Mrs. Emma Davis, after visiting friends and relatives here returned home at Bennettsvills, 8. C. on Sunday P.M. ‘The churches, movies and the pub- lic graded school were ordered closed by the city board of health on Friday night, October 4, on ac- count of the epidemic, Miss Lena Mac Webster has re- turned from a visit to her sisters, Mrs. Ruth Boone and Miss Rubio Webster, at Now York. We are having very fine weather these days and ere long the crops will be housed. ‘The indications are that there will be a very large sweot potato crop this season. So thoso of us who “love 'em” may rest easy. Among the now teachors at tho city graded school is Miss Sarah M. Rhone. THRE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINLA ; FULTON NOTES. | Mr. and Mrs, Willle A, Robinson, of 711 Goddin Street have two sons now in service, Augustus Robinson, stationed at Camp Lee, Va. and Fred die Robinson, at the Great Lakes Training School, Chicago, Ul. Vernic Neison, 1013 Denny Street First Lieutenant of Ninth Cavalry, Philippine Iskinds, wrote a very in teresting letter lo his home.” He sends love (o all of his many friends, He has been in service nearly fou years and is doing a wonderful work. Mechantes Savings Bank, Fulton Branch, $24 Denny Street is open for deposits from one dollar up. Any amount will be gladly accepted. Yours for the saving of our country, Lis borty Bonds are sold daily, Anthony Dandridge, residing at 111 Staie Street, now located at Pine Beach Hotel, Hampton Roads, Va. visited his home from October to 3. Leo Whitaker, of S04 State Street is now 2 corporal, located at Camp Stuart, Newport News, Va. Willie B. ‘Thomas, of 1072 1-2 State Street, now located at Camp Alexandria, Newport News was home this week to visit his friends. AL Camp Lee there are one Major, four Captains, six colored Pirst Licutenants and four Second Liew tenants assigned to the Camp. for duty with the colored men ef the 12th Infantry Replacement CALVARY NOTES. A word of praise to our Deacon Board, ‘Trustee Board, Choir and its loader, Brother Nathanict Yates. We cannot too highly praise the above. Sunday, October 1, the Excell oys will be present, 3:39 P.M. Sunday, October 20, the Rooster Chub of the Chureh will be present. ato P.M, Mr. William Chambliss, one of the Hest “young men of our Sunday School, now stationed at Camp Lee, Vi sends greetings to his Church, school and friends. STEEL PAY TO GO UP: SOME 'TO GUT $25.00 DAY, Posters Announce Advance in Gary District; Work 12 Hours on ‘8 Hoar asia, Posters phiced conspicuously through out Souta Chieage, Gary, Jotiet, Ham mond and other places in this distriet controlled by the Unied States Steel corporation annomned io Uhe work: men today that, instead of an eight hour work day promised by the cor- poration to begin Oetober 1, there wil be a continuance of the twelve hour day wkh extra pay for the added four hours. In other words the men Will work twelve hours and be paid onan eight hour basis with time and a alt for the overtime, | As this order affects every plant of the United Stttes Steel Corporation in the country, including some 240,000 workmen, nearly 40,000 of whom are in the Chicago district, the magnitude of the pay raise becomes “apparent. OW, HUM! ONLY $52.50 A DAY. An example of how the change will aneet wages is contained in a com parison of pay of the lowest class of unskilled Labor and that of the high est hiss of skilled workmen. — ‘The most unskilled laborer will get an advance of SO cenis a day and the highest paid workman will get a $15 a day advance, Jobs in hetween will be raised in accordance with their rating. ‘The cheapest workman. now employ ed by the United States Steel corpor ation the man who knows no skill in any line except to go about with a wheelbarrow and pick up serap or some such job, is paid $4.80 for work ing twelve hours. Under the new pay sysiem this same man will get $5.60 a day. A few years ago the common laborer in the steel mill district re ceived only $1.50 a day. The highest class of skiNed labor- cr, the rail straightener now gets $30 for working twelve hours. Under the new pay system for working (welve hours he will get $52.60. Bear in mind that is not a weekly wage—it is ono day's pay for a rail straightener, ‘There are not many of this class but there are a great ininy men who ro ceive now in the nefghborhood of $10 a day who will get. a $7.50 iercase. HIGHEST APVANCE ON RECORD. | Itis the biggest pay raise that steel workers have been granted in the his tory of the industry and from conver sations with workmen as they read the signs today it appeared to a re presentative of the Daily Nows that With the exception of a few younger men and boys who prefer to work eight hours the increase Is more ac- ceptable than a ent in hours. While officials of the various Unit- cd States Steel corroration plants in South Chicago or the Calumet region refused to be quoted, it was general ly understood the stringent labor scarcity, especially the lack of highly skilled men made the twelve hour day and its attendant wage’ Inereise abso ltely necessary. To aed a third eight hour, shift to the present two shifts of workers would have meant tre hir ing of 4,000 additional workmen in the South Chicago district alone and about 50,000 in the country. Tt is con sidered impossible to obtain these men at this time. CASH DONATIONS FOR THE HAYES MONUMENT, \ Donations reported last week to! talled $20.00; Loyal Street Baptist Chureh, $49.50; Mr. A. CG. Monroe, $1.00; Total, $70.50. Next Sunday, the Second Sunday in this month is the Hayse Monument Day. ‘Thon all of our people will have opportunity to. show their sratitude for tho life of a great man, who rendered untold service for tho race, As the Second Sunday is commun- ion day at the Loyal Street, Baptist Chueh, she had her Momortal Mon- ument service the First Sunday. _ Yours for the Hayes Monument, . A. A. GALVIN, Chairman of the Monument Commit- teo, 282 South Main Street, Dan- ville, Virginia. PRIZES FOR EVERYBODY READ THE LIST and |\ViAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW ! Now is the Time to Get Busy -FENO THE CONDITIONS AND START TO WORK OW, PERSONS WH “BRING JOB WORK 70 THS OFFICE ARE ENTITLED To COUPONS FOR -FRGH PENNY OFTHE AMOUNT PAD, THOSE WH SECURE SUB- SOMBER FOR US WIL ALSO HAVE ACHE TO PROFTTHEREY - SEND US THE ORDER NOW. FOR EVERY YEARLY SUBSCRIBER SENT US, YOU ARE EN- TITLED 10 51.50 WORTH OF COUPONS. SEE THE LIST AND PICK OWT THE PRESENT, WE WILL SEND IT TO VOU BY PARCEL POST OR DELIVER IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CALL AT THE PLANET OFFICE, THE PLANET 16 $1.50 PER YEAR, 80 CENTS FOR SIX MONTHS, AQ GENTS FOR THREE MONTHS. | , THE PLANET, John Mitchell, Jr., Publisher, 3H N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. | Phone, Randolph 2213 } Pes os ken critnn ONG aN wee eat A GCE ‘ ee eee eee ee One Pound Pet Coffes. Pair Sido Combs. Box Writing Peper Box Toilet Soap. Faney Apron. , Mait-dozon Glasses, - : $6.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Centre Pioca, ‘Three ‘Turkish Wash Cloths, Whisk Broom, Water Set—I’our Glasses and Pitcher. Box of Handkerchiefs, ‘ ‘Tool Chest. 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One Year's Subscription to Richmond Planet . $60.00 WORT# OF COUPONS. ~ Shirt Waist. Umbrella, Scarf Pin, Leather Hand Bag. Pair Skates. Pair Lar-rings. Sot Beauty Pins. Silver Card ‘Tray. Rings with Birth Stone Serge Skirt, Pajamas. Clothes Hamper, Tam. 4 “weniy-five Pounds Sugar. Ham Boiler, Percolator. Chafin Dish. Smoking Set. Box Cigars. Carpenter's Toots. Lawn ‘Tennis Set. Croquet Set. Kid Gloves. ° Rocking Chair. Talf-dozen Silver Spoons, Lace Bed Set. Webster's Dictionary. $90.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Pair of Blankets. Pair of Shoes. Half Cord of Wood, Rath Robe. Georgette Crepe Waist. Signet Ring. Cameo Ring. Locket and Chain, Cut Glass Water Pitcher. Fountain Pen with Gold Trimmings, Half-dozen Silver Knives and Forks. Watch Charm. Watch Fob. Comfort. Linen Sheets. Mirror, ‘ Silk Kimono, Lavallier, Late Style Hat for Either Sex, ‘fransformation, Electric Tron, Watch Chain, Gold Ear-rings. Kodak. . $120.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Tea Set. Pearl Necklace. Boy’s Suit. Shoes. Muff, Snioking Jacket, < Leather ‘I'raveling Case, Leather ‘Traveling Bag, Silver Coffee Set. Raincoat. Silver Water Pitcher, Eye Glasses. . Lace Curtains, Ton of Coal. $240.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Cord of Wood—Oak or Pine. Child's Coat, Bracelet. Ring. ‘ Mattress. Wood Stove, Cedar Chest. i Rug. Barrel Flour, Crib. ‘Toilet Set. Floor Lamp. i Center ‘Table. Child’s Automobile, i ‘Telephone Stand. ‘ : Officer's Lodge Set, Suit Case, Cameo Pin. ; Gas Heater, ‘ Gas Dome. “$480.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Round Trip Ticket to Atlantic City. Round Trip Ticket to Niagara Falls. Morris Chair. Kitchen Cabinet, Range. Gentleman's Suit, Overcoat. Grafonola, ‘ Music Cabinet, Davenport. Silver Service, Candelabra. Bicycle. Drugget. ! Parlor Suit. Baby Carriage. Set China. i Sewing Machine, Hat Rack. Gas Range. 7 Brass Bed, Chiffonier. Writing Desk, Gold Watch. Lady’s Dress. BOARD OF MANAGERS:--John Mitchell, Jr., President; George W. Bragg, Vice-President; D. P. Bragg, Secretary; Dr. J. Mercer G. Ramsey, Treasurer; Thomas M. Crump Rev. T. J. King, D. D., John T. Taylor, S. J. Gilpin, R. C. Mitchell, N. G. Booker, J. J. Carter, R. W. Whiting, E. J. Johnson. Sections are in the reach of all, ranging from $35.00 and upwards. The ground is high and dry. WOODLAND CEMETERY For all information, 'phone, call or write to Woodland Cemetery Corporation, Mechanics Savings Bank Bldg. North-west corner 3rd and Clay Sts., Richmond, Va. John Mitchell, Jr., President, 311 N. 4th St. 'Phone Ran. 2213 D. P. Bragg, Secretary, 506 North Second Street. GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE TRIP OF THE RUFFALOES ACROSS THE U-BOAT INFESTED OCEAN. Mrs. Lottie M Neely, handed us a clipping "Letters From Over there," which we think will be of interest to those who have sweethearts, husbands, sons and friends in France. It tells its own story. It was taken from a white paper printed at Jacksonville, Florida. It follows: Jacksonville has contributed to the Army in France a colored officer in Captain Charles E. Garvin, of the Medical Reserve Corps, who is attached to the 367th U. S. Infantry. Before the war he was a prosperous practicing physician at Cleveland, O. He is the son of Charles E. Garvin, one of the most highly respected colored citizens in this city, and the following interesting letter gives a graphic pen picture of the experiences our troops have to undergo in a transport bound for France: At last I am on the broad Atlantic bound for "somewhere" and your thoughts and prayers have followed me and here I am almost at my journey's end, safe. When this arrives I am hoping that all your fears will be over. I want to tell you all at home all about my voyage, from the start to the finish. There are many things that I would like to tell you but we are not allowed. There are so many things to say that I will have to write this letter from time to time. If it seems incoherent you will attribute it to that fact. I wish you could have seen the khaki columns as we swung down the long dock that beautiful Sunday morning more than a week ago, every head was erect, eyes front and stridig as sturdily as any who have ever gone across, our race's contribution to the cause of Democracy. Not one in a hundred had ever set foot on a ship's deck. Orderly, they filed up the gangplank in answer to their names, each man burdened with a heavy pack. Every man seemed to realize the importance that this trip meant to the pilies and the disaster it meant to the kaiser. The Buffaloes were going "over there." We shall certainly have a voyage of spotless innocence, because there will be no alcoholics or gambling and the fore and aft of this vessel will never hear the swish of a skirt because this is a womanless ship. Each man was given a card as he came aboard which gave him his bunk number and his hour for meals. Soon the men were making up their punks. Everything was busy around us, derricks were hauling up box after box, all the river around us seemed crowded with puffing tugs. But we were not to sail that day. Our first night was to be spent on the ship while in harbor. Every one was asking the question when will we leave? but no one seemed to know. Our trip to the oier seemed to be covered by secrecy and appeared that our departure was be shrouded in the same mystery, the next day we spent getting straightened out and used to the hip. But at last we are to be off. A puffing tug came alongside and moorings were cast off, gradually the gap became wider and we became separated from shore. Soon the majestic ship was steaming out of the harbor. I took a last fond look at the skyline of the city, but my look was to be cut short because soon the order came for all hands to go below, because we must not be recognized as a troop ship. But the order came just too late for recognition by a passing ferry on which every one let out a rousing cheer, and a good bye. When we were allowed on ship again the city had disappeared in the distance and night was covering everything. It was just at sunset when we sailed. I wont out on deck and everywhere were seenlights guiding our paths. You know our ship was perfectly dark, every window and port hole was covered. At sunset the order is heard every night, "All hands darken ship," which means that all port holes must be closed and no smoking on decks, even luminous wrist watches must be covered. All matches and flash lights had been collected previously. I was soon sleepy because the pest few days had been strenuous and I went to my stateroom, but I was soon aroused because every man had to be issued a life belt and shown his "abandoned ship station." Most of the night was spent in this drill. But I must tell you about my state room. I have a nice large one which I share with two other captains. It is large and roomy, has bath and toilet attached. There is a tub as well as shower bath with hot and cold water, salt and fresh water. There is a desk and two wash basins. It is very comfortable, even if it is hard at night when all windows are closed. All windows on the entire ship are closed, but we don't mind paying that penalty for safety. Yet some nights it has been cold enough to use a blanket. You know that only a very few nights have I been able to undress, most of the time I have slept in my clothes and in my life belt because that was the order and believe me, I am soldier enough to obey such orders. The ship has not stopped since it started and when the next morning came we realized that we would not be alone, there were sister ships, I wish that I could tell you all about this convoy. I will remember it and when I come back I will tell you all about it. We soon realized that this was no pleasure journey and that the "war zone" now stretched from coast to coast. The ship's crow is alert and "lookouts" are everywhere. There are many eyes wide awake. There is an unrest, but it is a precautionary one. The unrest is just sufficient to arouse the sport in one. We began to realize that we have severed our home ties. We are going. Some of the men stand apart and stare in the water, then pull themselves together and set their faces eastward to overthere. There lays the great adventure and we are all looking ahead and not back. We are going forward day by day, poking our prows deeper and deeper into the submarine zone, the "Aqua Verboten" of German frightfulness. The best guess is that they are focussing all the resources of devilish ingenuity upon our destruction, but against these secret assassins of the sea, Uncle Sam has pitted his best wit. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA We will get over there and without a fear, too. Every man is cheerful and his eyes are alert for submarines. So the days and nights passed and we have become used to the rigid discipline and to understand what it meant to us. There was appreciation for every man in the crow's nest, the skipper who stood on the bridge night after night and the men at the guns. Once we had come to this frame of mind we stopped worrying about or at least discussing the possibilities and the probabilities of being torpedoed. A cheerful sort of fatalism had settled over the ship. This was below deck as well as in officers' quarters. The day was usually spent at work at sick call or reading or resting. Four nights I have had four-hour watches in the ship hospital with one of the ship's surgeons. During the still hours of night or morning when everything was quiet and only the chug of the ship's engines could be heard I would day dream of you folk at home and long for the day to come when I would be returning. I would wonder what you were doing, if you had received my letters sent just before we sailed and if you had worried very much. I wonder if all were well. How papa was, how Mable and Laura and Mr. Clark were and whether or not Walter has passed in his examinations. The weather has been lovely, such beautiful sunsets I have never witnessed before. Many of the nights were moonlit and we all enjoyed them, but they only brought extra precautions because those are the nights that the subs like. The subs do their most effective work at sunset and sunrise when the sky is gray. They are lost in the darkness of midnight. There have been lots of sunshine, only a little rain and very, very pleasant. We have not had to use our overcoats yet, although some nights were a bit sharp. The sea has been mostly calm; yet many times it has been choppy and today it is especially so. Just think that I have passed the entire journey without being seasick. We have not been allowed to get jonesie. We have had band concerts nearly every day, there has been a moving picture or vaudeville show every evening. We have some very excellent professional talent among the boys from New York and there has also been several boxing matches. Even if there is some discrimination, the colored and white soldiers mingle as if there is no color line. It is common to see a white soldier asleep on deck beside a colored one. So we hope that they will fight in the trenches for the cause of democracy. Each night finds groups singing softly on the deck and in the mess halls. They sing songs that remind me of home and of you all. I want you all to be brave and pray for me. I am coming back to you sooner than you expect. We are in the submarine zone. How do we know? No unusual orders have been given, the routine has gone on each day after day since our departure. The orders have been from the first that we were never to be without our life belts but today somehow that order takes on a new significance. Courage is not at low oob, spirits are still high. The eyes of the lookout seem more alert. I only had two hours sleep DON'T SHEEZE OR COUGH OVER ANY ONE DON'T PUT PENCILS IN MOUTH COUGH OR SHEEZE IN HANDKERCHief DON'T PUT FINGERS IN MOUTH DON'T DRINK OUT OF COMMON DRINKING CUP OR BEND HEAD all night because I was on duty from eight P. M. to midnight and at two o'clock the order was sounded for all hands to get on deck at their abandon ship position and "stand fast." And we stood fast until breakfast time, so you can imagine how sleepy I am but I must get this letter finished so as to get it off on this ship as it returns. Although land is not in sight we feel that we will land today. As pleasant as has been the trip we will welcome the sight of land. We are not entirely in safe waters, but we have no fear. We all await with much interest and anxiety to see what kind of land and people we are going to meet, how they are going to regard us and wondering how long it will take to learn their tongue. This will be my first experience in a land of strange customs and strango language. CHARLES. Captain, M. R. C., 367th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces Via New York. Petersburg, Va., Sept. 25, 1918. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe, ($150.00) One hundred and fifty dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Mary A. Morton, who was a member of Auxiliary Court, No. 46 of Petersburg, Virginia. Signed: Josephine Morton Beneficiary. Witnesses: Lee Johnson; Jas. M. Wilkerson. SEVEN BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY RP tO eee Pe rer, were || ea BS WEEE. WS Takia 8 SYA ree At DNS so PEER ES Sp RS ABTS OS seo GOES aN ASE YES EEN ORS Beet Uae Re EEE IE WAS ile BE RS RENE ate AR RA eae AU eee cee BATURDAY.. OCTOBER 12, 1918 EDITOR MITCHELL'S ALL U (Continued from the First Page.) carried him into the Blizabethan Room, where the exercises were taking place. ‘Then we wont out of the side entrance to the Lake Front boulevard. THAT CHICAGO SPEED LIMIT. Here L saw Attorney Watkins’ ear, in whieh sat his xecomplished Mad- ame, 1-do not know the speed rog- ulation in Chicago, 1 presumed, though, that the speed limit was forty miles an hour. Mr, Watkins kept within that limit’ and without any other, Ile (ook good pains. to leave his own wife at his palatial residence and then we went (o the Appomattox Club, a three-story structure, where the members had already arrived. Billiards and pool, cards and other amusements were the features, but with “no liquor.” Tt was as dry_as the proverbial Virginia hamlet. Chi- eago was on its good behaviour, ‘Tho bars will sell you a drink, but if you wish (o purchase liquor in quantity, you must sign up a certificate. sTRICT ON LIQUOR. No man in uniform is allowed U- quor in any form, One would con- elude that the Prohibitionists were running the bars of Chicago, Whis- Key is sold at $2.00, $2.26 and $2.50 per quart, the higher prices being for that “bottled im bond." Down in Vireiin it was selling for $4.00 per pint, King Alcohol fs not fn favor in the Gnited States of America at the presen time, But T was In this three-story atructure of the Appomattox Club, with all conveniences, ‘Tho building is owned by the Club, Polities do not figure. ‘The President, Mr. 8. A. . Watkins fs a Demoerat and his satellites and supporters are Repub: ieans. HE GUEST OW ‘TILE EVENING. It was at a Inte hour that supper was annomnged with “John Mitchell, Jr, the Banker from Virginia’ as the guest of the evening. Major. General R. RL dackson was there. foo, smiling as usual and mildly chiding me, because when T called on him, 1 did not take a seat in his office and await his conventonce. 1 reminded him smilingly that my days were numbered in Chieago and my moments fleeting ones. When they exiled on moe to speak and Espoke to that assomble® gath- ering of representative Chicago eit izens. 1 discussed finance and Drought home to. these thoughtful men, the opportunities in finance that Deekoned them on to the accom. plishment of great things. \ A COLD MOTOR. I spoke longer than T intended to speak, but no one seemed to be tired. It was the case of a “feast of reason and flow of tho soul.” T was con- gratulated at tho close and with it came an invitation to the Idlewild Hotel, Beauregard I, Moseley, Man- ager.” When we went out to_ tho wailing automobile, Attorney Wat- kins got in and the self-starter did its duty faithfully. It put itself out of commission doing it, for it used up all of itx own cleetric “juice.” ‘The motor was cold and it refused to budge. T had complimented Mr. Watkins upon the magnificent hum of that motor when we came up, but it was humless now. THE REGULATION CRANK TIANDLE. In evident disgust, he reached un- der the seat and brought forth the regulation erank handle, He eranke’. ‘The motor resisted and then it yield- ed to the urgent demand of muscular power and with intermittent respon- ses for a while, it settled down again to that steady hum that T had so auch admired. Whether or not the speed-limit hat again heen increased, Tam unable to say. Anyhow, it seemed only a fow blocks from my tempoyary homo to tho Appomattox Club, ‘if Tam to gauge it by the time Attorney Wat- ‘kins took to get me thore. Refrosh- ing sleep restored mo the next. morn- ing to my old-time vigor and whon I arrived at the Auditorium ‘Theatre, I sat for some time listening to tho Great Lakes Naval ‘Training Station Band. ‘The address of Hon, Otto H, Kahn of Kuhn, Loeb and Company, of New York, was one of tho ablest ‘address- es to which tho Association had over listened. When the recess hour camo T hurried to the Tdlowild Hotel, where I found Major-General Robort R. Jackson, Manager Beauregard 1. Moseley, Mr. Cary B. Lewis of tho Chicago Defender and Gon, J.T. T. Warren awaiting mo. ’ IDLEWILD HOTEL, A magnificent repast was spread. I ato heartily and was much ploasod with the surroundings. ‘rhe Idlo- wild Hotel is one of the most Impos- ing looking colored hostelries in tho country. Tt is located on the corner of Thirty-third Street and Wabash Avenue. One hundred — thousand Mollars as an investmont hore would give tho colored pooplo one of tho Hest appointed hotels in tho country, It_was formerly a white hotol and Mr. Mosoloy's daughter was chof on this occasion. I was dolighted with the service. ‘The rates are roason- able. I hurried back to tho Audt- torlum Theatro, whore tho olection of officers would soon take placo. HE PRESIDENT-BLUCT, Tho solection and olection of Hon. Robert F. Maddox, of Atlanta, Geor- kin as President ot the Amerizan Bankers’ Association had caused a bitter contest, pul the — brilliant Georsian “won ina walk", Tho op: position did not dovetop «after ths emtest ef the day’ before, — President Hinsch was presented with the usual hanlsome present ant President elect Maddox was inducted into ollie. He is u handsome Southern product and years of expericnee have mel- lowed him, His views upon the race question are no longer heard in the land. 1 heard the last words said, ‘ MRs SANDS HONORED, 1 spoke to Oliver J. Sands, Esa., President of the American National Bank, of Richmond Me was leaving for home Chat night. 1 did not know: then that he had been elected Pres- ident of the National Bank Section, ‘This isan honor second only to the Prosideney of the American Bankers’ Association. [hurried home and then afer returned to the Studebaker ‘Theatre, where 1 saw the play, A Cure For Curables.” ‘The seene was laid in the Bluc Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the irrepressible black man, who was 2 white man blacked, was in evidence, He could not du! plicate the real article, ‘The play was intensely interesting and laugh- able. GUESTS OF TIE GOVERNMENT. When I left that night, it was late. In the morning T prepared to take the trip arranged for the bankers to the Great Lakes Training Station. AL Congress and State Streets, on the siding, two special elevated trains were in waiting. A large sign aeross the front of one of the coaches read, “Guests of tho United States Government, American Bankers’ Association.” T-saw no colored man anywhere and as T could not seo my- bene very handily, I exme to tho con- relusion that T was all alone with the white folks from all parts of the country. We were soon enroute to our destination. T soon found it tmpossiblo to dis- tinguish one town from another on our way to Groat Lakes, ‘Tho su- burbs of one village were right up against the suburbs of another, Fi- nally, after nearly (wo hours run, we passed through the naval barracks and then on to the main entrance of the training station, Guards were everywhere in evidence, A largo dolegation of bankers and their friends were thore. I went through the gateway with the rest. USED TO SOLITUDE. I was not lonesome, 1 had gotton used to solitude with (he niaximum amount of company, Mr, J. Elwood Cox, whom Mr, Oliver J. Sands had aecended spoke to me and fave me the first inforthation Thad of Me. Sands’ clovation to Ue high fice, T saw armor plate that had been the Hargot for tho ego sheila, Then | saw strneture after structure, The large crowd walked slowly. ‘then 1 saw (ho mammoth parade ground, Tt ix estimated that there are fifty Chousand young men in (raining here. ‘rhe dimensions of this vast parade kround are hard to deseribe, Tt eov- Crs more than twenty city bloeks. FIVE BANDS. Seats had been arranged for tho bankers and their guosts, T took one of the front seats and sat down. T was out to seo and for once, Tin tended {o be where | could see, ‘The sailors were stinding at rest with their guns stacked, Tat moving day wis coming. ‘The officers came for- ward and from tho elevated stand a combined band, five in all, composed of about 250 musicians stood before us and they played as one band. “Tho Star Speneled Banner” brought every one {o their feet. ‘Then clapping of hands followed. THE MARCHING REGIMENT, Then the scene changed, Tho bands marched off, each to tho head of its regiment. ‘The signal was given and the men shouldered their guns and the dress parade began. When these bands came again they were at the head of their respective regiments, £ looked in vain for a dark face, T saw one, just ono, and ‘upon a closer inspection found out that ha was an Indian, Still, what coukd T do but take off my hat and hurrah like the rest. White though they were, they were American cit- zone and ‘no sign of my disappoint: Pent appeared upor my countenance as T clapped my hands, I thanked God that [ was an American. THE GUIDES ACTIVE. Again and again thoy marched. As the National Emblem came, we un- covered, ‘The mon sang as thoy marehed and the bankers joined in tho refrain, ‘Then the men marched to their barracks and guides took up squads of the bankers to show them about tho training station. 1 got with ono party and then finally I strolled to a building where they kept the different kinds of machino guns, I went on furthor until I again passed out tho main gateway, where I saw tho train, on which I camo. I wanted to get on the first train returning to Chicago as T was to leave on the Pennsylvania Limited for home at 6:30 that afternoon, PLENTY OF SUGAR, But T was hungry and I went into the station where lunches wero served. ‘Thoro was no scarcity of Janything, ‘Thre was plonty of sn- gar and T took advantago of it. Having eaton, T went to the train ‘The conductor told mo which one left first. amd T seated mysolf while road- Jing an atternoon paper. Some other vankers camo in and they wore smoking. “Let us make plonty of smoke,” said ono of them, “and the adies will go into the othor ear and we shall have this one to oursolvos, } ‘The plan worked and when tho train pulled out, only mon occupied that car. Wo had, not gone moro than ton miles, wien thero was a halt. ‘Tho car was on firo, that {s tho axlo box was on fire. All offorts to stop it and to cool off the housing failed anti thoftrainmon decided to “out out” the coach. LBAVING CHICAGO. They allowed the dther train to jones us. much to our; dismay and THE RICHMOND PLANET disgust. I was uneasy as to time. However, we were soon on our way aigain to Chicago and at about 2:36, Twas at my Cemporary home, where aftor having caten dinner, Twas met by Attorney M. 'T. Bailey and Mr, Rob, Porgiison. ‘They had a taxt to take me lo tho station. LT aecepted the kind offer, \ My. Bailey is doing a fine real estate business here and these Virginians are active in keeping up recollections of the Grand Old Commonwealth. Finally T bid them adion and Twas on my way to the Old Dominion, ALL PULLMAN CARS, ‘he train was composed of Pull- man ears only. A colored maid is also on the train, The barber's chair wax in the elub ear, but there was ho barber aboard. ‘Phe porter had a pressing department. for clothes, When T awoke in the morning, T dressed and went in carly to break- fast. [had botter luck in the ser- vieo. With the eup of (ea came two lumps of loaf sugar and Twas con- tent, When the train reitehed Har- risburg, Pa. T looked out and saw women’ in bloomers working about the railway station. Ono large ono was busily engaged In talking lo one of tho railroad men, DIDN'T NOTICE HER. |. Soon, she appeared to be reaching for something in his pocket. He Taughingly Kot away and sho ap- proached another one. Ho did not even turn around to look at her. But she persisted and he left her alone, Just before the (rain pulled out, i saw her standing thero with those extra large bloomers and a man's cap, resembling much tho proverbial Turk. ‘The train had been on time. Wo were changed to the Washington-Chicago Limited and we lost time. COLORED GIRLS ACTIVE. I hail barely timo to make tho connection for Richmond, Va, when 1 prrived in Washington, Colored fomates now clean up the great Union Blation at Washington. ‘Thoy begin their duties about midnight and it is quito an interesting scone to sco the performance. Colored mon look ‘on and some of them seemed to have teen sweethearts to some of tho girls Mut they got out of the way when the charge was ordered and the dirt was being swept up. My trip was onded and that night T slept in-my own bed with comforting thoughts of the iong trip to Chicago. JOHN MITCHELL, JR, BAPTISTS ENDORSE SELECTION OP EMMETT J, SCOTR. * Selma, Ala, Septorber 28.—Prof. KR. B, Hudson, Secretary of the Nat- ional’ Baptist Convention which has Just closed a suecessfil session Al SL Loris, Missouri gave owt tho following telggrams which) were exchange: be tveen him and Mr. Sianley” Kins, privato secretary to Hon, Newton D, Raker Seeretaury of War. ‘The rcsolw- ton as sent to Secretary Baker was unanimously adopted by the six thous and members and delegates present ‘Te telegrams are as follows: Secretary Raker, Wor Department, Washingion. D.C. ® "ho National Convention represent img more than thro Million Raptists in the United States mos’ heartily com ‘nend the appoimiment of Kminett J. Scott as assistant to the Secretary of War and plede our. most loyal stp port to our own Government in the World war, B.C. MORRIS, President. R. B. HUDSON, Sceretary. Washington, D. ©., September 11.— Dr. B.C. Morris, Presidesst, Mr. R. 1. Madson, Secretary, National Taptist Convention, | Geatlemen.—Your telugram of Sep: tomber 7, addressed to the Secretary of War, has been recelved during nis absence’ in France. ‘The War Depart ment makes full note of the commen dation of the appointment of Dr. Emmott J. Scott as Assistant to the Sceretary of War, and thanks you for the pledges of loyalty and sup: port to the Government which your great organization in anntal conven Hion assembled has made. ‘The serv ices of Dr. Scott have heen inealeul- ably helpful to the Seeretary of War. Yours very truly, STANLEY KING, Private Sec. Mr. R. B. HUDSON, Solma, Alabama. Jeffries No 1 Goop ror THE SPANISH FLUE ANTISEPTIC TO THE THROAT IS>6 Ar Yj 4 wrane/f e j, yan yp fifo GUARANTEED PURE AND RELIABLD COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD ‘TO BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA AND . WEAK LUNGS, PROTECT YOURSELF BY ‘TAKING JEFFRIES NO. | COUGH MIXTURE ALN, DRUGGISTS, 30C—600—31.10 specially recommended to Speaker’ and Singors. It relioves tho ‘Throat and Strongthons tho Voico. If your Druggist hasn't {t—write tc THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES ‘Manufacturing Pharmacist 214 1%, BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA Wnclosing ‘Gtamps ‘or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by Parcel post or exprass, TWENTY-VOURTH INPANTRY NOTES, ;._ CAMP FOURLONG, Columbus, N. [M., October 1-~The | Twenty-fourth Hnfantey has taken up their regular javills again, ‘They hold a monthly review and inspection on September 30, ‘The command was reviewed by Colonel Chase. ‘The Second and Third Battalions lined up for the review, as follows: ‘Third Battalion first_in Tine, Companies K, 1, Mand Li: Second Tattalion, Companies 1, [G. wand 11; the Headquarters, Com: jPtay and the Machine Gun and Sup- [Ply Companies and the Hospital [Delachment.. ‘The First Battalion j was oul of camp, having (arget prae- ice. Many (ransfors will take place during this week. Corporal Fred Washington from Company M to the Machine Gun Company. Private, Virst Class Poster from Company TE fo the Mychine Gun Company, Corpordl Whyie, Company M, has Kone on furlowsh to Georgia to spent fifteen days with his mother at Ma- con, Ga, ‘ Sergeant Gladney, of Company M, who has recently married, hopes to have his wife's mother to come to Columbus, N. M. to visit them Mr, and Mrs. Gillan, of Company M. will leave for Fl Paso, ‘Texas on Wriday afternoon and return Monday Well, the boys who leaye from now fon will come home on furlough be- fore going over. Sorgt. Joe Anderson, of Company M has just roturned from Bl Paso, Vexas, where he has heen spending some time with friends. Corporal Andrew Leo hopes to go to Somerset, Kentucky, tho first of November to seo his sister. Corporal William [., Company M, Is expected Co marry in short, Corporal Baker, of Company M, says hat he has ‘a girl in Muneio, Indiana and he thinks ho avill spend Christinas with her, ‘The football teams for the season have beon organized In each Com- pany, Mr. V. A. and A. 1B, Whitlock will leave for Danville, Virginia soon, Mr, N. J. Washington and Mr. TUN, of Company M will probably be married this week. Mrs, Rillie hopes to have somo of hor friends from Denerson, ‘Texas to come to Columbus, N. M. this week. Tt was Tearned ‘today’ that_ many nien will soon leavo for Camp Grant, Mlinois, where they will join the new Keogiment and be rexdy for overseas duty. Sergeant and Mrs. ‘Tross, of tho Headquarters Company were enter. tained by their friends on last Mon- slay afternoon, ‘They were formerly of West. Virginia. Mr. and Mrs, Willie, of the Supply Company hope to svend a few days In Adianta, Ga, with their friends. Mr, Roland MH, Herring, of Com- {pany M recoived notice that his sister Nis fil in Philadelphia, Pa, and hopes to £0 to see her soon Sergeant and Mrs, Sparks, of Com- [pany G, will be the guest of honor on ‘Phuysday afternoon at a party piven by Mr. Hill, of Company G, Mr, Edward Rese, of Company M, hopes lo have bis sister from Arkan® jsax (o spend some time with him | soon. ‘Who now men tn the eamp are vory well satisfed with their new sGetion Mr, Boson, of Company M, will [probably leave for Sumiter, S.C, on lihe third ef October, as he has’ not Them home for four years. {Chaplain hemes, of the Twenty- fourth Infantry, preached a Uelight- ful sermon Sunday, Mrs. Brown, I. f.. will Teave far FI Paso today to spend some tinte at her former home. Miss Mlizabeth Green, of Houston, is spending some time with her sister Mrs, Robert Jones. Mr. Rt, 1. Herring says that all of the girly in his old home efty have forgotten him. Not one writes to him from Richmond, Va. We hope the girls of Richmond will write a thousand letters in a day. Many of the boys here aro asking through newspapers for girls to write to thom. Well, Mr. Horring has not done that, but Tam sure he will be [ictal to havo any or all of tho girls ‘in Richmond, Va. to write him a | 1etter. | First Sergeant Swated has been looking for his wifo to come to Co- lumbus for somo time, but sho has not come as yet. Corporal Gauilart'’s wife has ar- rived from San Antonio) Texas and will live in Columbus, Now Mexico, A little boy in the’ Twenty-fourth Infantry tells his mother that ho 1s going (0 Germany and Kilt the Iniser with his air sum, so dad can como honto with ‘him, Eorgeant and Mrs. Morets, of Company M hore to have 842.2 com- pany from Houston, ‘Toxas in Colum- bus Sunday. Well, the Twenty-fourth is going to buy tho Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, I know two hundred thous- and dollars worth Wo not sound bad at all, and then we shall give tho kaiser hell and heap it up on him. ‘Tho peoplo used to say that he was holl, but we aro going to mako him think that Unelo Sam {s worso than that, We will put one over on him this time and then come back homo. FARMVILLE NEWS. Farmville, Va., Octobor 9.-—To prevent tho spread of the Spanish Tnfitenza, all the Churches. word closed up Sunday. Rev. Randolph, pastor of Race Street Baptist Church was allowed to carry out his prepa- ration for baptism. Twonty candi- dates wero baptized and sor¢ices were held in the open air on the Chureh grounds. Mr, and Mrs, Frangoll Hairston, of New. York City, aro home. The condition of their father, Mr P. B. Hairston 1s slowly improving, Miss Pearl (Gunn, who has_ been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Daniel Brown for somo time, loft Saturday for Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. Annio Gibson Philips, of Hopewell, spent several ays in_ the city last week. Her sister, Mrs. Minnio Rold, at this writing, 1s much better. | Mrs, Mattio Allon, Mrs. Rosa Hor. aco anil Miss Martha Hughos lofi Monday for Memorial Hospital, Rich mond, for an oporation, It ‘ts re. Ported they are gotting along nicoly. Mre, Nancy Brown, of Virginia street, who has been on the stok Ila fer quite « while fs much better, COLORED MEN HOLD A searned the right to speak in our own defense “ig our rights aro abridged. We are grateful, Mr, President, for tho fine ideals you have set forth to Amerie and the world: and we are particnlarly pleased with your. pro- Houncement against mob violence, Tt save eneouragemont to the heart of every true Amoriean, and ts the har- Pinger of hope to all colored mon in the United States, Tt makes ms fool _ Urat the day will come when you may exereise the full power delegated to you xs the Chief Exceutive of our Nation and summon to your aid tho Tull fore of a statute of the United States Government by which. such lawless acts may be suppressed, | Wo Know that offenses will be committed. We do not condone rerime, bul we ask for our people | What is aecorded to others: viz, that Ul individuals charged with crime, should be given a fair and impartial trlal by a Jury of their peors, We now bring to your atiention, Mr. President, a matter that heads up under the Interstate Commerce Commission, but whieh we bring to you because relief has not como from that source. Our people are unfairly treated by the railroads of the South. ‘The laws of the Southern States pre: seribe that there shall be separate but equal accommodations for white and colored passengers on trains." It is a fact that while here are sep. ‘arate accommodations, they aro in {no sense equal, | ‘Tho treatment our peoplo receive Fas passengers on railways in. the | Soutn, is in open violation of the law; ft is unfair, unjust and degrad- “ing.” ‘Therefore we bog that you use the authority of your exalted office to change theso ‘conilitions making | eave equally safe, comfortable and healthful to all who pay the same taritt. ‘zho black soldier fights best when Nis mother, wife and sister aro not (Mumiliated on the common carriers of his country because of race pro- \ iudico, |. Another grievance that is hinder- jing the war spirit jn our race is, the [fact that in somo of the administra- ‘tive offices of tho government in i Washington, D.C. and olsewhero, ‘race discrimination is nullifying the lotter and spirit of the Civil Service law; and delaying the winning of the 'war' by depressing tho onthusiasms of the aspiring people of our tree, | Our people who aspire to positions above the menial prade in some de- (partnents, are flally denied consid- eration, aud sometimes, if a fair of- ficial gives work to such aspirants, they are marked for insult or humil: jiation by boorish officials or dis- courteous employees. ‘These dis- criminations disturb the morale ot jour youns people and lower the et- ‘feigney of Loth, the offender and the offended, | his species of prejudice aainst race axa color, sometimes, nay too offen, finds its way ito the Army and Navy of the United states, Our brave blvek boys have given a good Recount of thomselves in tho fight apainst the Hun, and we protest anainst ony discrimination in the Army and Navy based on raco. or color. We ask a fair trial in all branches of the military service. Mr. Prosident, wo secke jst an fm- ‘partial dealing from the ‘offielils of our government; we Believe you to pho providentially directed in the guldinge of our Nation at such a time as this, and we bey you to give us ithe protection we are fighting hard ‘to win and offer to others. | We ask you to encourage us In j honoring the freedom you love. Let us bo Aimoricans in character repard- less of color, Let us have no “Jim Crow Cars,” no segregation, no dis- tfranchisement, no proseription, no Jvartiality and no projudico in’ tho jsoverument administration of public alfairs, Finally, Mr. President; weongs so open, weigh down the ‘hearts and slow’ tho movement. of the pecvie ;who are otherwise happy and anx- Hious to serve their country. Now, as \nover before, do we as black men, | need to give to our people the spirit jot, hope, Inspiention and love, of country.’ Changing the conditions | complained of will make it easter for the leaders of our race to direct and influence our people in the aetivitios and sacrifices incident to winning the war for democracy anil righteous: ‘ness. Signcd—William Harrison, Chair- man, Washington, D. G.; John R. liawking, Seeretary, Washington, D: C3 J.P. Williams, ‘Toxas; J.” D. Thishell, Pennsylvania; A, J.’ Stokes, Alabama. Attest—W. IH. Jornigan, Prosident C. H. Steptean, Md., Secretary. URN SCHOOLS INTO HOSPITALS. Public schools aro to be converted nto influenza, hospitals and beds for tho pationts “will bo _ requistioned from tho Young Men's Christian Asso ctation, the Army and Navy Club and + 6° Soldiers’. Sailors’ and Maxines' Club, It was announced today. The armories inay also bo used. All the fourth-year studonts of the Medical ‘College of Virginia will be called In to servico to help combat tho disease and {f tho situation does not. improvo ‘St {8 probable that the third-year mon J wIMl algo bo needed. A mecting Is to be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock Natwest the city health board, tho ad ministrative board and tho school | hoard to pertect arrangements to rrapplo with the epidemic. All soda | fountains qnd other places whero soft ‘dvinks aro dispensed are to be closed immodtately under an order issued by tho administrative board this at- tornoon. Hoalth Chief Flannagan was directed to cooperate with tho police and direct tho enforcomont of tho or dor without delay. Tho board acteq undor advices from State Health Com Mmisstoner Tanton “G. Willams, Dr. Murat Willis and City Honlth Chiet Mlannagan. Soft drink dlepensarioa ft was stated, are among tie most Prolitic sources of the spread of Span {oh influences. 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