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VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 5 SOLDIERS HERE FROM THE WORLD WAR Wounded Soldiers Are Well Treated at the Base hospital here—bitter Experiences on the Battleships of Europe—Treaty Casanias. As a result of the Great Battles. The Base Hospital at Westhampton adjacent to this city contains many wounded soldiers from the battle fields of France. Among this number are many cooped men who have seen service. They all report that they are well treated and that the management is doing everything for their comfort and improvement. Grusome takes come though from over the sea, where they went through the terrors and sufferings of a World War. One of the colored men had been gassed. In describing it, he said that all that he knew was that he knew nothing un til he found himself in a hospital. There are different kinds of gases, chlorine gas; mustard gas etc. THAT MUSTARD (GAS. Mustard gas will destroy the clothing on the body and take off the skin. If a soldier would sit down on the ground where there is mustard gas, his clothing would fall from his body. One of the invalids stated that he and his companions went down to a stream to wash and as they passed in the valley the stench was stupefying. Englishmen, Canadians, Turks, Australians were there dead with their heads arms and legs torn off in indescribable confusion. The water smelled of dead bodies. Every one was advised to drink wine and not water. Even the water issued to the soldiers stuck so that only a famished man would drink it. The troops sometimes marched for three and four days without food as it was impossible to get any. The Fifteenth New York was wiped out as many as three times. The Eighth Illinois had also been wiped out. The meaning of this is that the men who left New York in the original regiment were nearly all killed and other troops were sent in to fill up the Regiment. Men were carried to the front who had not even trained and who did not know how to fire a gun. One of the men stated that he saw a colored man with his hand blown off for the reason that he did not know how to throw a grenade and held it in his hand too long. GEN. PERSHING AND COLORED TROOPS They all praised General Pershing. He believed in colored troops and those troops, along with the white ones made a record for themselves. In discussing the casualty lists, one of the soldiers said that he was in a company of 250 men and out of that number every man was killed, but seven and he was one of the seven. Another white soldier said that his company numbered 250 men and every man was killed but 25 and he was one of the twenty five. One stated that he knew of a command of thirty thousand men that had been destroyed three times. LOSSES NOT YET REPORTED He was of the opinion that the casualty Bits would show a heavy increase over the number already reported. At the Base Hospital at Westhampton, there is no discrimination being made on account of race or color and the colored men located there were outspoken in their com mendation of those in charge of affairs there. The white troopers were equally outspoken. They all thought had enough of war to last them for the remainder of their lives. THE NEW CEMETERY. Woodland Cemetery is being patronized right along now. The heavy death rate has tended to increase the num ber buried in this popular burial ground. As many as five interments were made one day last week in this place that is so accessible to all parts of the city. Even people in South Richmond are being interred there. The contract for the removal of the handsome granite monument of the late Rev. W. W. Browne has been given to Mr. J. Henry Brown. Steps are under way to erect a monument over the late Rev. James H. Holmes, whose remains now rest there. The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church has decided to place a recording angel in marble, in front of the monument of the late Pey. John Jasper. WHITE MAN AWARENESS TO KILL AND BE KILLED BY BESTIED BY POLICE Abe Seigel, eighteen years old, of East Main Street, hot Joseph Allen, colored last Monday afternoon during an arrest at Twenty-first and Main Streets. Allen, who is two by five years old, is at Virginia Hospital suffering from a bullet wound through the arm, while Seigel has been arrested on a charge of attempt of murder and is held at the First Police Station. Allen is a chauffeur and the police say that the trouble between the two followed a near accident in which Seigel barely escaped being struck by Allen's machine. An argument resulted, during which some warm words were exchanged. Seigel told the police that Allen then threatened to attack him. As a matter of self defense the youth said, he was compelled to draw his gun and fire upon Allen. The shooting was unprovoked according to Allen's statement and it is an interesting question as to why Seigel should be carrying a concealed weapon. --- DR. PUCOIS IS ON THE SCENE. Editor of The Planet. I am sure since your paper has such a wide circulation amongst the members of our race in this country, that all the readers of the Planet would be delighted to know that the Twelve Million Afro-Americans in this country, have the ablest man of their blood and race on the scene at the Peace Conference in France. I know also that the persons who compose the membership of the Richmond Chapter for the Advancement of Colored People are delighted to know that our Chieftain is on the scene. About a month ago I was instructed ed by the Executive Committee of the Richmond Chapter, N. A. A. C. P., to secure the service of Dr. DuBois for a lecture in this city. The letter below will speak for itself. J. THOMAS HEWIN. New York, Dec. 3, 1918. J. Thomas Hewin, Attorney-at-law, 612 A. N. 2nd St. Richmond, Va. Dear Sir—Dr. W. E. R. DuBois sailed for France December 1st., on a special ship, "The Arizona," along with a distinguished number of news paper men. Dr. DuBois will represent the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and The Crisis at the Peace Conference. He will, also summon a Pan-African Conference, to meet at Paris, and press the question of the African colonies. He, therefore will not be able to lecture for you until some later date. Very sincerely yours, M. G. ALLISON. See'y. MRS. BRAXTON WILL ADDRESS YOUNG PEOPLES' MASS MEE ING SUNDAY EVENING A great young people's mass in- ting will be held at the First Street Baptist Church, Sunday evening, December 15, at three o'clock. The meeting will be addressed by Mrs. Louise Braxton, Principal of the Macon Industrial Institute, Macon, Georgia. Mrs. Braxton has been drawing large crowds to her lectures and a packed house is assured to give her a rousing send off. The following program will be ren- dered: Violin selection, Miss Elynn Griffin; solo, Miss Elizabeth Taylor; duet, Misses Thelmia and Lavinia Johnson; solo, Miss Mamie King; recitation, Mrs. Ella Carter, selection Girl's' Orchestra of First Baptist Church, South Richmond. Music will be furnished by the Junior Choir of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the where- abouts of the relatives of Louis Ed- wat Kent. It resided in Ohio and I am advised had relatives in Virgin ia. Any information will be thank fully received by. Mrs. EPHEL SKINNER, Box 57, M. Pleasant, Ohio. VANTED - TEACHERS for Colored Schools in Powhatan County. Salary $40.00 per month to holders of first grade certificates. Apply at once to R. D. ALLNUTT, Jefferson, Va. Death of Mr. Thomas Glover News reached the city Wednesday evening, December 11, 1918 of the death in Allston, Massachusetts of Mr. Thomas Glover, husband of Mrs. Kate Glover. Mrs. Glover was before her marriage, Miss Kate Randolph, a teacher in the Public Schools of this city for several years. WORLD CURRICULUM AMERICAN LESSONS IN DEMOCRACY CULPEPPER ONE NEGRO LYNCHED NOV. 23 18 COLORED PEOPLE WILL RAISE MONEY FOR HOSPITAL. City Donates Rotunda of the City Hall for Demonstration Christmas. Through the kindness and the generosity of the Administrative Board of Rotunda on the City Hall has been granted to a Committee to aid raising $25,000 to equip the Negro hospital and $10,000 for a sinking hall to care for those who are not able to pay hospital fee. We are now writing our friends to ask that the entire family come to the City Hall Christmas Day and behave a button for $1,00 each. The button has a brick on it bearing the motto "Own a brick in this hall." We are also asking every family in the city to make a Christmas gift to this most Ladainc cause which Our Father will be pleased with on our Saviour's Birthday. An elaborate program will be rendered during the entire day. If weather or sickness prevent you from coming on this day we will be very glad if you will phone to Madison 686 and we will gladly send a button. May God's richest blessing rest upon you and yours now and always. Thanking you in advance. THE COMMITTEE. Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, Chairman; Rev. Father Humigan; Mrs. Zonoria J. Wood, President; Mrs. Bette Meredith, Vice President; Mrs. Elenora Wesley, Mrs. Clara G. Perval, Treasurer; Mr. James M. Prysor, Manager; Mrs. Mattie Tyler, Secretary; Mrs. Sweete Harris, Mrs. Mary Pitman, Mrs. Annie Nelson, Mrs. Kate Jackson, Mrs. Adelahle Thompson, Mr. W. L. Johnson, Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Rev. M. E. Davis, D. D., Mrs. Ann Hopkins, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Fannie Oliver, Mrs. Susie Holmes, Mrs. Phyllis Coleman, Mrs. Alice Threat, Mrs. Rosa K. Wood, Mr. George E. Wood, Sr. Dr. R. E. Jones, Mrs. John Mabrey, Miss Annie Troy, Miss L. B. Robinson. RAISED $6000.33 Rev. P. J. Wallace, pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church, of Norfolk, Va. has just concluded a Fall Rally in which he and his congregation raised ($6009.23) six thousand and nine dollars and thirty-three cents. The Church property is valued at $100,000.00. Rev. Wallace is a Richmond product. LAMBERT—PEGRAM. Yorkers, N. Y., December 3.—A pretty wedding took place on Wednes day evening, November 27, in the Messiah Baptist Parsonage, 18 Wood Place, when Miss Josephine Pegram, of Heilhmond, Va., became the bride of Mr. Sterling Lambert, the well known employment and real estate of Yonkers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. W. Smith, pastor of the Messiah Baptist Burial. The bride was gowned in white cinnamon and carried white roses, her hair was held in place by orange Hibiscus. Mrs. Tillie Hurt, of New York, place of the groom, was matron of honor and she wore a gown of impure geogetto and carried pin. Giant thememuns. Mr. William Lambert, nephew of the groom, was best man. A reception was held at the beauti- ful home of the groom, 366 War- burton Avenue, Yonkers. Many handsome and useful presents were received. The guest exchanged greetings and congratulations to the bride and groom. Among the con- gratulations was a telegram from ex- Judge Walsh of this city. HICKS-JONES. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Jones, Sr. announce the marriage of their accomplished daughter, Ida Louise, to Dr. George Ryan Hicks, November 6, 1918. They will reside at 2811 Preston Street, Cincinnati, O. Divorce Granted. Charles H. A. Strother, on October 21, 1918 did offer a suit of divorce through his counsel, George J. Hooper in the Hustings Court, Part 14, in the city of Lichmond and on November 21, 1918 the Judge of said Court did grant Charles H. A. Strother a divorce from Maria M. Strother. BLUE TRIANGLE NOTES Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. C. A Our vosper service last Sunday was very interesting. Mr. John Mitchell Jr. brought us a message of cheer and inspiration. We extend a hearty welcome to all to the vapers every Sunday afternoon at half past five and the social hour which follows. The program next Sunday will be at Leigh Street M. E. Church at 3:30 o'clock. This is a special service and we hope there will be a large attendance. We want to remind our members and friends of the very valuable and instructive talks given by Miss Smith from the Central Association, every Thursday night at eight o'clock. Won't you come and enjoy these talks with us? There will be a bazaar at the Y, W. C. A. Friday evening, December 20. Many dainty and useful articles will be on sale and there will be an added attraction under the direction of the girls clubs. This bazaar will help you in your selection of gifts for Christmas, gifts that will carry with them the old sweet sense of being remembered. The Blue Triangle building is the place of good cheer, especially on Saturday nights at the soldier parties. Our parlers were crowded last Saturday and everybody had a good time. The quarterly membership meeting held last Monday brought together old and new members into Association fellowship deeper broader and truer. TAG DAY SATURDAY. Colored People will hold Tag Day Saturday for a worthy cause. The committee in charge is asking every body to please wear a tag. By so doing they will be able to send a Christmas Basket to many needy homes. The baskets will be sent out from W. L. Johnson's Hail, No. 10 West Leigh Street. Phone Madison 686. Committee in charge: Miss Lillian Frayser, president; Miss Louarthur Conley, treasurer; Mrs. Mattie Tyler, secretary. Will Entertain Soldiers Stop, look and read. A grand entertainment given by the Ladies' Auxiliary War Camp Community Service for our wounded heroes and their comrades at the Colored Army and Navy Club, Wednesday, December 18, 1918, at eight o'clock sharp. Come to hear the testimonies from the men just from the trenches. Re freshments served free. President, E. L. D. Bryant; Chairman, H. V. Byrd. 'THY KINGDOM COME' "And He said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, 'It is wee! be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done is in heaven, so in earth.'"—St. Luke, xi2. "Thy kingdom come" on earth, for aye! Where Spring has breathed in garlands gay We plant our dead, row after row,— Plant, for eternity to grow, Our youths who die, Heaven's hallowed way, To free the world, to save the day For bleeding France. Above the fray, Sweet Christ, we ask, with hearts bowed low, "Thy kingdom come!" ACCOUNTABLE WORK ORGANIZED IN THE ARMSTRONG NIGHT SCHOOL. A class in automobile repair work was started in the Army Volunteer Night School on November 25 with twenty young men who desire to qualify for automobile repair work as members. Mr. Wm. I. Johnson, Jr. is instructor and the class meets three times a week. A repair shop is being titted up for this class at the Brook Avenue garage of Wm. I. Johnson and the members of the class will receive practical instruction as well as theoretical. An effort is being made to organize in connection with the Armstrong Night School, classes in carpentry and plumbing. In order to give young men working at these trades practical instruction, the course will include shop mathematics, estimating, and the reading of blue prints. Contractors are eligible for membership in the classes. All who desire to take any of the above classes are requested to report to the principal of the Armstrong Night School for registration. A RARE MUSICAL CONCERT The public is invited to Virginia Union University to hear Miss Bailey, Miss Howard and Mr. Edwards in high grade concert. Arrangements are about completed for the high grade concert entitled, "An Evening in a World of Classies," at Virginia Union University, Friday evening, December 20, 1918. Miss Amy Bailey, of Providence, R. L., the noted soprano soloist, will render interesting selections of such world-famed composers, as Dorel, Woodnun, Rosamond Johnson and others in a pleasing artistic style. Miss Della Howard, of Pittsburgh, the accompanist of the evening, will furnish the poetical atmosphere necessary to interpret the various selections. Andrew Edwards, of Newport, R. L., the concert violinist, will render selections in which he will reveal the beauty of the violin by interpreting noted works of Chopin, Winteritz, D'Ambrosia, D'voraik, Kriesler and other favorite composers. Since the primary object of all concerts should be for the express purpose of affecting mankind spiritually and arousing within him a love for the beautiful, we have labored to arrange this concert in order that it might have the desired effect. The endowment fund of the University will be increased through this concert. Mr. R. B. Powell, of V. U., the assistant manager, will make the necessary arrangements which will guarantee the musical a success. Tickets may be procured of V, U, U. students and at many of the popular business establishments of the city. Reserved seats, 35 cents, general admission, 25 cents. Tickets on sale—580. The following program is to be rendered: Part One: Miss Howard at the piano. America. Congregation; Concerto. (Seitz) Edwards. (a) Calling Me Home to You. (Dorel); (b) Love Goes A Hawking. (Woodman) Miss Bailey. (a) Lieber福德. (Kriehler) (b) Cangonetta (D'Ambrosia). (c) Humoreses. (Dovrask) Edwards. Part Two: Miss Howard at the piano. The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Congregation. (a) Elegie. (Ernest). (b) Moment-Musical. Shu TIME IS TIME - NEED POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS bori Kristleby, (c) Sixth Air Virtare (Daniela), Edwards. (a) For You Alone, (Goshl), (b) Since You Won Away, (Johnson), (c) Birth of Morn (Dunbar), Mila Holley, (a) Nose turno No. 2, (Chopin), (b) Revue Viennols, (Whitemitz), (c) Variation, uber uber Themna von Corellia (Tartini Kristleby). Edwards. The Star Spangled Banner. Mr. E. D. Blanch, of Prince George, Va. called on us. —Dr. H. L. Harris, Sr. has removed to his office in Petersburg, Va. Mr. J. B. Evans, of Lynchburg, Va. is in the city attending the Grand Session of the Masons. Mrs. M. D. Meekins, widow of Major M. D. Meekins, Norfolk, Va. is visiting her relatives and friends here. Sir C. W. Jordan, of Suffolk, Va. is in attendance at the Masonic Grand Hall in session here this week. General Joseph L. Jones, of Cincinnati. Ohio spent a few hours in the city this week. Miss Ruth Parham, of 2417 Canal Street, South Richmond left Sunday morning for the city of New York to spend the Christmas holidays with her aunt, Miss Mary Hill. Mr. George Ben Johnson, the colored cartoonist is coming in for much praise these days from both white and colored people for the ex- cellent work he is doing. In his line Rev, and Mrs. E. Robert Bennett, of Buffalo, N. Y. celebrated their 20th marriage anniversary December 12, 1918. They were the recipients of many congratulations and presents Anniversary at Fifth Baptist, Sidney The members and friends are invited to attend the Sixth Anniversary Exercises of the Pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church, beginning Sunday, December 15 and closing the fourth Sunday night. Dr. S. C. Burrell will preach at 11:30. Special music. Communion at 3:30. RAISED $1,058.00 The Pine Street Baptist Church, Suffolk, Va. hold their annual build- ings rally and installation exercise Sunday, November 24, 1918. The rally was one of the most successful in the history of the Church and the members and Pastor are grateful to all who helped in the effort. The amount raised was $1,65,89.90 Rev, S. W. Timms, Pastor; J. C. White, Clerk, Deacon C. W. Jordan, General Collector. Rev. Dr. Ilya: Indisposed. Rev. T. J. King, D. D., arrived home last Saturday night from Lynch burg indisposed and took to his bed. Dr. William H. Hughes was called in to attend him and under his treatment, he has so rapidly improved that he expects to be at his post of duty next Sunday. He is now residing at 212 Second St., Road, Providence Park. He has leased his handsome residence at 207 E. Clay St. DOM COME! DEMOCRACY, "SOME-N FRANCE." When ye pray, say, Our Father let he Thy name, Thy kingdom heaven, so in earth."—St. Luke. B. Watkins. On earth, for ave! 4.1 TWO HEAVENLY SATURDAY..DECEMBER 14, 1918 COLORED AMERICANS IN WAR WORK More Colored Chaplains for Army Service. Nine colored chaplains, graduates of Sept. 01, class at the Army Chaplains' Training School, Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky, have been appointed and assigned as follows: American Expeditionary Force (overseas service). Matthew W. Clair Jr., and Lewis A. McGee; John W. E. Bowen, Jr., 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Taylor, Ky.; Frank W. Brown, 155th Depot Brigade, Camp Lee, Va.; Ellis A. Christian, 165th Depot Brigade, Camp Travis, Texas; Eugene H. Hamilton and Frederick D. L. McDonald, 11th Division, Camp Meade, Md.; A. Huntington Hatwood Camp Taylor, Ky, and Max Yergen, Camp Lee, Va. These are included in the total of sixty colored chaplains announced as now in the service of the United States Army in this country and overseas. Pleasant Conditions at Camp Lee. Conditions at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia, are quite satisfactory to the ten thousand colored soldiers now stationed there, according to a statement made by Rev. Arthur G. C. Randall, a representative of the Y. M. C. A. work at that point. The 13th Infantry replacement battalion at Camp Lee has four colored captains and there is also the 155th Depot Brigade, both of which are rendering excellent service. Officers and men are treated with uniform courtesy and respect by their commanders. There are two colored chaplains, Max Yergan and J. H. Brown, spiritual leaders of broad sympathies, and they exert a most wholesome influence upon the morale of the men. A commodious Hostess House is in process of erection and will fill a long-felt want. In Petersburg the War Camp Community Service has established a finely-equipped soldiers club, with all modern improvements, including audience room, library, shower baths, pool and billiard tables writing room, and provision for every kind of social recreation. This work is directed by James Sanders, assisted by Mr. McCorkle, a graduate of Hampton. The Y. W. C. A. has a like center for women, conveniently located on a prominent thoroughfare, where soldiers are made to feel "at home." Miss Jackson is head worker, and has a congenial assistant. Prof. J. M. Gandy, who is a special assistant in the War Camp Community Service activities among the colored people of the South, is very helpful in planning programs and the musical exercises arranged by him are enjoyed as much by the white citizens as by the colored soldiers from Camp Lee, for whom they are primarily designed. The Y. M. C. A. is a lively center and Secretary Randall is always "on the job," encouraging the soldier boys to improve themselves mentally assisting them in their letter-writing and taking the load in their athletic diversions. "Abraham Lincoln Club" Organized in Cuba. The colors: The color: vanna, Cuba have organized a braham Lincoln Club" for war work. Sergeant H. Thomas is president; Clifford C. Hancock, director; and Henry H. Sellers, treasurer. Ex-sergeant John R. Thomas, formerly of the Tenth United States Cavalry, now confidential messenger to President Mario G. Menocal, of the Republic of Chile, is the founder of the organization. At Blanco 8 the club has handsome quarters, with large audience room, palm garden on roof, with a clear sweep for the breezes from the Gulf of Mexico, with fine dancing floor and provision for all kinds of recreation. Connected with the club is a ladies' auxiliary, an employment agency, physical culture department and classes for instruction in Spanish and English, and a club hospital is in contemplation. President Menocal is chairman of the board of trustees. The membership is upward of 200. At a meeting of the employees of the National Baptist Publishing House, Nashville, Tenn., held in the chapel of the plant, the office staff subscribed for $5,000 worth of the Fourth Liberty Bonds. Henry Allen Boyd addressed the meeting and made very clear the war aims of the Government in their especial application to colored Americans. He also held a successful meeting at Columbia, Tenn., to push the sale of liberty bonds. During the recent campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan in Dallas and Marengo counties of Alabama, Dr. A. F. Owens, dean of the Theological Department of Solma University, delivered some effective speeches. Both counties went "over the top" and five hundred and one thousand dollar subscribers among the colored people were numerous. Several Alabama dailies are carrying the war news relating to Negroes and both white and colored readers find it most interesting. The Nashville Globe is to issue a special "Patriotic Number" during the first week in December under the direction of Henry Allon Boyd, and The A. M. E. Church Review, of which Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom is editor, is to put out a "Patriotic Number" some time during the same month. Although the armistice with Germany has been signed and peace is on its way, there is no diminution in the patriotic spirit on the part of the colored press or the people in general. They regard the new labor that must bring to the Negro race the fruits of the great victory for democracy as important as the work they have just put into the winning of the war itself. The 12,000,000 colored Americans in this land are keenly alive to the tremendous service that is called for by the future to guarantee to them the liberty and opportunity for which they have fought side by side with other branches of the American family. The Charleston American invites attention to the fact that out of the $260,000 taken at Charleston, S. C. Navy Yard, 1,200 colored employ-ments of them only in temporary service, recently bought bonds to the value of $66,700, over one-fourth of the total. Captain Joseph E. Trigg, who has made an enviable record with the 368th Infantry, "Somewhere in France," formerly in command of Company A, has been transferred to the staff and placed in charge of munitions. Captain Trigg took an active and creditible part in the reduction of the St. Michel sultan, one of the decisive battles of the war. It is stated that there are now 325 Y. M. C. A. secretaries engaged in work among the colored troops in this country and overseas, laboring under the supervision of Dr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary and in charge of the colored division of Y. M. C. A. war work, conducted through the National War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A., of the United States, with headquarters at 347 Madison Avenue, New York City. John M. Wright, former Deputy County Treasurer of Shawnee County Topeka, Kansas, has collated in the war service as a Y. M. C. A. secretary and is stationed at Camp Grgut, Rockford, Illinois. One of the urgent matters to which colored Y. M. C. A. secretaries at the various camps have been addressing themselves carnestly and vigorously, is the reduction of illiteracy among the colored soldiers. In a few of the camps, it is stated that more than 80 per cent. of the men are unable to read or write. This refers particularly to camps where the colored men come from districts far removed from cities or settlements where educational facilities are available. A city-wide reception was tendered in honor of Sergeant Needham Roberts; Wednesday evening, November 6th, at Trenton, N. J., his home town. Mayor Frederick W. Donnelly took a hearty interest in arranging the affair. This is one of the members of the "Fighting Fifteenth" of New York (merged into the 369th Infantry) who, with Henry Johnson, put a score or more of Huns to flight in one of the most terrific encounters of the war in France, and thus saved the lives of thousands of their sleeping comrades in camp, over which they were assigned as guards. Mrs. E. D. Trowbridge is recreation director of the State of Michigan and W. P. Kemp, editor of the Detroit Leader, is chairman of the auxiliary that looks after Negro work. Plans are being laid for the revival of the colored soldiers' club which was discontinued some weeks ago at Detroit. Mr. Kemp is also a member of the Speakers' Committee of One Hundred, under the authority of the War Department and the Committee on Public Information and has been carrying on a vigorous campaign of education throughout the Wolverine State through largely attended public meetings and the devotion of generous space in the columns of the Detroit Leader. Film of "Our Colored Fighters" to Be Released. Announcement is made that the Division of Films of the United States Committee on Public Information has made arrangements for the release of an inspirational patriotic moving picture, "Our Colored Fighters" through the Drawing Film Company, Astor The Building, New York City. By communicating with this corporation colored patriotic organizations can secure this film and give the people of every section of the country an opportunity to see it and to assist in raising funds for the various war relief agencies that are conducting "drives" for the benefit of our boys at the front. "Our Colored Fighters" is a two-reel picture illustrating graphically the important part the Negro troops have taken in the World War. It pictorializes the onlstment and training of the colored soldiers in the cantonments and also shows them in action in some of the most thrilling combats overseas. As an illustration of the international interest that the Negro's participation in the war is attracting, a number of striking comments have been made on the war work of the American Negro by "West Africa", an admirably gotten weekly news paper published in London, England and capably edited by Albert Cartwright. This is the only British weekly devoted exclusively to the Allies' countries in West Africa, the majority of whose people are Africans. Mr. Cartwright, himself a native African, expresses a desire for all possible information as to what the "African-descended people of the United States" are doing for the common cause. POCAHONTAS HAPPENINGS. Pocahontas, Va., December 2.—We have not had church services for the last seven weeks due to the havoc which the terrible epidemic of Flu is causing, but we have had a very little among our people. Though we have been barred from church and other public gatherings, we had the pleasure of witnessing the marriage of the daughter of one of the most prominent families of this section, Miss Pearl G., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Howe. Miss Howe is a graduate of Bluefield Colored Institute and was united in THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA woodlock to Mr. Walker Armstead, a deacon of the First Baptist Church of this city. The ceremony was performed at the Howe residence at seven o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 1st with a few intimate friends present. Mr.- and Mrs. Armstead will reside at the home of the groom at Wolfe, West Virginia, where Mr. Armstead is postmaster and has for years conducted a successful business. Promently mentioned among those present were Misses Mabel and Virginia Franklin and Bertha Jackson, Rev. W. H. Inman, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Deacon and Mrs. J. E. Woods. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Henry, of Wolfe, West Virginia. Mrs. Henry and a few others were present. The bride wore a white Georgette crepe dress trimmed in white satin, white shoes and gloves. We wish this couple a happy and successful voyage in life. YOUNGSTOWN NOTES. Youngstown, Ohio.—The Booker T. Washington Settlement will hold the first mass meeting Sunday, December 8, 3 P. M. The B. Y. P. U. of the Third Baptist Church presented Mr. and Mrs. Earl Turner with a teachers' Bible and music roll in appreciation of their valuable services. Elder J. L. Thompson, Presiding Elder of the C. M. E. Church, Kentucky-Ohio Conference has organized nine new churches. He spoke at the Odd Fellows Hall Sunday. The Mission is doing a great work here in this city. Private Langston Burton was home for a few days. He stated that all was well at Camp Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. George Carpenter, of 474 Edwards Street are out after suffering with the Flu. Mr. H. B. Brown, of Charleston, W. Va. is at the Denver House. Miss M. Washington, of the Denver House was presented with a beautiful diamond ring. Let us hope for a futuro honeymoon. Mr. W. Jones, 617 W. Fed Street, was run down by a motor truck and sustained a broken leg. Miss T. Frye, 427 Marshall Street died Friday of heart trouble. Mrs. O. L. Morris, of the Just Rite is sick on Chicago Avenue. Mr. Clarence Parker has been at his father's farm in Asburla, O. for a few days. Miss T. Washington, of the Denver House spent Monday in Warren, O. There was a grand Thanksgiving dinner served at A. M. E., Oak Hill Avenue. Patriotic League Girls will give a Costume Party, Connell's Hall, Thursday, December 5. For motion picture entertainments visit the Just Rite. We get the crowds. Colored newspapers every week at the Just Rite, 7 Oak Hill Avenue. C. M. E. ANNUAL CONFERENCE. The Second Annual Conference of the C. M. E. Church in Ohio, the Kentucky-Ohio Conference which was planned to meet in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, October 23 was postponed to November 6 on account of the Influenza epidemic. However four days before that date Bishop C. H. Phillips, D. D., President of the Conference was notified that the meeting could not be held there for the ban was on. Ohio was lifting the ban by cities at the discretion of local boards. Dayton being among the first to open, the Bishop requested Rov. H. Harris to take care of the Conference. He returned the word, welcome, prepared the people, the church and in such short time gave as royal and comfortable entertainment as we have had any place. He is the emergency man. Bishop Phillips has just returned from California Conference and after opening the conference in usual form gave many interesting points about the West. The future is good there for our church and race. Mrs. Phillips was at the good Bishop's side. As this was his first conference since the wedding they received a cordial welcome and congratulations. This was not only in words but in presentations, of silverware, silver dollars and greenbacks. Mrs. J. L. Thompson, President of the Home Missionary Society spoke for the women. She said, "We love Bishop Phillips and as we love him, we love Mrs. Phillips, for they are inseparable. Mrs. Phillips is a scholar, teacher and missionary. Long live Bishop Phillips and Madam Phillips." The loyalty of the church, faithfulness and skill of the pastors were very evident for regardless of the Flu we lost no funds. When the Bishop announced that a committee from Germany was on its way to Paris to sign the armistice we knew that meant the cessation of hostilities and finally the World Peace. All rejoiced, shouted and thanked God for victory. Another demonstration was manifested when Ohio wont dry. The C. M. E. Church has endeavored to do its bit in these matters. As the thousands of race people come from the South to the sections where they better their conditions we have been housing them as a church. As a result we have a new district, the Ohio, Cleveland is a sample. The membership has gone from 120 to 400. Pastor's salary $800 to $1200. They have just purchased a $125,000 church property, 46 Cedar Street. With a host of God-fearing missionary women, albo preachers, led by the Right Rev. Charles H. Phillips, A. M., M. D., D. D., LL. D. we shall contribute our share in Gospelizing and Educating our people for the now day which has dawned upon us. Faithfully J. L. TIOMPSON, Freshling Eldor of Aristotle, 316 Hensel St., Springfield, CHURCH TO SPEND MILLIONS TO AID COLORED PEOPLE. Part of $80,000,000 Centenary Fund Will Be Applied to Colored People. New York, December 4.—In commemoration of the founding of the first American Methodist mission by John Stewart a Negro who carried the gospel to the Wyandotte Indians, the joint centenary committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church announced here today that $3,900,000 of its proposed $80,000,000 "centenary fund," which is to be raised by June 1, 1919 will be devoted to "the improvement of social moral and religious conditions among the Negroes of the United States." There are 3,189 Negro Methodist churches in the South, and for their bottomment a budget of $2,588,675 has been prepared. Part of the money will be used in educating Negro pastors along the lines of modern church work and nearly $160,000 will be devoted to building parsonages to illustrate model home conditions to the Negroes of the various districts. Demonstration farms also will be established similar to the one at Brookhaven, Miss., where colored farmers will be taught scientific agriculture. Thirty per cent of Southern Negroes are illiterate and schools and lecturers will be employed to reach heso. Since the beginning of the war it is estimated more than 750,000 colored workers have migrated from "the land of corn and cotton" to Northern farms and munition factories. Methodism, according to the statement intends to provide for the welfare of these Negroes, many of whom are members of that faith. The plans in clude the building of eighty-three new churches in the North, each of which will aid the Negroes to find employment and obtain decent living quarters. Similar provisions will be made to take care of Negro women and girls. Courses in cookery and housekeeping for those who were formerly plantation laborers are also contemplated. St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church in Chicago; East Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadophia, and Park Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Cincinnati, have already put some of the centenary program in operation and funds for starting similar work in all parts of the country will be raised during the "drive" next spring. FEARLESS FEATS OF COLORED TROOPS ON FIRING LINE. 2. Somewhero in France—A successful raid, planned by one of the Majors of the old 8th Illinois regiment whose home is at Metropolis, Ill., was made in the Voucharn sector, and with great daring. The motor battery of the regiment first took part in laying down a barrage fire. The barrage fire began at 4 o'clock in the morning, just as the first rays of the sun shone sluggishly, and but dimly behind the horizon. At the hour named, every gunner was at his gun. The major flashed an electric signal, and within a minute or two thereafter every gun fired simultaneously as if connected with and controlled by an electric battery. For fifteen minutes the Colored gunners kept up their barrage fire and then a French company was sent out behind the barrage to make the raid. So surprising was the raid and so quickly made, that but three of the colored soldiers were wounded and they but slightly, and but eight of the French with whom they were fighting, while the German's casualty toll was eleven killed, three wounded while the remainder were captured. Stories of the fight in the Argonne Forest, and the splendid endurance and valiant fighting of the Colored soldiers continue to come in. It is re ported that a company of the old Ninth Ohio Battalion under command of its Colored captain from Dayton, Ohio, laid in an open field all night awaiting orders to go into action, while all the time the Germans were dumping 210 shells and 88 machine gun fire into them. But even in the face of such a murderous fire, the Colored line stood as firm as if the huge shells and muderous machine gun fire was but the discharge of toy blow guns. Among their casualty were Anderson Leo and William Chemaut, of Dayton, who were killed. The firmness of the line these khaki garbed black soldiers maintained in the face of a withering fire—a veritable hell, constitutes one more reas on why the folks—the race, back home should be proud of these, their colored soldiers over here, whose un yielding spirit and bravery is making history for the race. I have learned that Hill 304 which the French so valiantly held, and which suffered such a fierce bombardment from the Germans that there is not a single foot of it but what is plowed up by shells and whose sides even today are literally covered with the corpses of French soldiers who still lie where they fell, was later as valiantly held by the Colored soldiers from the United States who fought with all the heroism and endurance the best traditions of the army he chronicled. The Colored soldiers, under their own captain from Dayton, Ohio, who so splendidly maintained their line in the Argonne Forests, and those who held the bloody and forever historical Hill 304 had the odds against them, but like Tennyson's immortalized "Six Hundred," they fought bravely and well," firm in the belief "it was not theirs to reason why, it was theirs "to do and die," and like the patrols they were, they did Do and this was's history will so record. 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JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.10 Three Months.....60 Foreign Subscriptions.....2.50 SATURDAY..NOVEMBER 16, 1918 We learned with genuine regret of the death of Mrs. R. L. Barnes, Grand Worthy Counsellor of Georgia. She was a lady of consummate executive ability and rare attainments. Colored folks, practice politeness. It will pay "in the long run." Down here, you are expected to be polite to white folks, but be polite to colored ones as well. It will increase your own self-respect and it will increase the respect of others for you. Obey the laws, colored folks. There are some hard ones on the law books to obey, but obey the laws. Hon. Frederick M. Roberts, the brilliant young leader of Los Angeles Calif. was elected to the Assembly of California from the 71st District. The gratifying part of it is that he had white support in landing the job. The colored folks are coming unto their own again. Hon. H. C. Smith scored again recently. It seems that the promoters of "The Birth of a Nation" are determined to do all in their power to injure the colored people of Ohio in particular and the colored people of this country in general. They went to Cleveland to display this discreditable play. Mr. Smith took the matter up with Gov. James M. Cox, a Democrat of Ohio and with President Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat in the White House of the Nation. The latter claimed that he was without power to act and the former proceeded to notify Hon. H. C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette that the play would be withdrawn from that State. As a result, this devoted and brilliant race leader is happy. It may be many years after he has gone from this earth, but the colored people of this country have never had a more faithful advocate of their rights and privileges than this tireless Ohioan, who during more than a quarter of a century has battled against the hydra headed monster of race prejudice in behalf of a race that at times has treated him coldly and other times has vouchsafed him their most loyal support. We congratulate him up on his success in this instance. The image contains a single block of text. It is a paragraph that appears to be discussing the concept of "theorem" in mathematics. The text is written in a formal, academic style, and it seems to be part of a larger document or presentation. The content is not clearly visible due to the low resolution of the image. TROUBLE IN BOSTON. The Boston Chronicle is responsible for the statement on the authority of J. W. Youngblood that the policemen of Boston are beating colored people and resorting to a systematic method of mistreating members of the race that rivals the worst attacks in southern cities. Corporal J. McDugal of Company D., Reserve Labor Battalion was roughly handled by those policemen. We suggest that it is about time that colored folks should come back home. Conditions have changed down here and southern white folks who a few years ago were regarding us with disdain are now looking at us with admiration. The wounded colored heroes from France have arrived in Richmond and are being treated to the best in the State, living on the "fat of the land" and with no sign of any discrimination on account of "race, color or previous condition of servitude." Colored folks up North, come on back home. A PECULIAR ORDER: Mr. John R. Shillady, as Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is not letting any "grass grow under his foot." He certainly keeps moving and he is looking after the interests of his "clients," the colored folks, if we are to judge by the number of letters he is sending out to all of the officials in the country, where wrong-doing occurs in connection with the race of people that he represents. He now alleges that Region A director R. H. Alsight, who is a Federal official has sent out an order to the North-western railroads in which he says: "The conditions under which Negroes are employed as firemen, hostlers, swiftmen, brakemen etc., are not to be extended beyond the practice heretofore existing, and you are cautioned against employing Negroes for this class of service or in any service not heretofore open to them nor to take the places of white men." This goes to show that whenever northern white men attempt to handle the race question they "make a mess of it." We have not heard of any such order being issued in the South land. We have not as yet heard from either Secretary Mc Adoor or from President Woodrow Wilson, to whom a similar telegram was addressed. It would be well though to have a copy of this order road at the Peace Table in France. It might serve to emphasize the need of making this part of the world safe for democracy, while they are over there trying to make the other part of the world safe for the same kind of people. ```markdown ``` The National Equal Rights League has issued a formal call for a meeting of that organization in Washington, D. C., December 16-18, 1918 at the John Wesley A. M. E. Churen, 14th and Corcoran Sts., Washington, D. C., for the purpose of electing Envoys to the Peace Council in Europe and to present a demand for full democracy in this country as a part of the new world program and adjustment. The meeting will be the open door to speak and my organization is permitted to send delegates to attend this meeting. Rev. E. Moore, D. D., of Columbus, Ohio one of the ablest and one of the most eloquent divines in this country is President, and William Monroe Trotter, the brilliant editor of the Boston Guardian is Corresponding Secretary, while that queen of race agitators. Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of Chicago is Chairman of the Publicity Committee. With these leaders in charge there will undoubtably be "warm times" in Washington for a few days at least. The proposal to send delegates to France has met with a hearty response on the part of the colored folks, who seem to be determined to be in at the meeting when President Wilson's plea that the world be made safe for democracy is taken up for discussion at its face value. Evidently, the distinguished Jerseyman and Virginian did not fully comprehend the wide-spread and liberal interpretation of his plea, or realize that he was handling a "weapon" that would shoot at the breech as well as at the muzzle. Regardless of the outcome, it is a foregone conclusion that there will be a large attendance at Washington next week and that the leaders of the movement will be happy for a few days at least. Preparing to go to Europe is one thing and getting there is another. We see no reason why both of these feats should not be accomplished unless the Administration decides to squelch the movement and deny to these earnest people the right to be heard in the French Republic either officially or unofficially. It is an embarrassing situation for the Administration. By the way, what has become of Hon. Emmett J. Scott these days? Will he attend the Moore-Trotter-Barnett meeting at Washington and should he attend it, what can he say in the premises? Certainly, these colored folks have a right to express their opinion and they have the right to make a direct appeal to the assemblied delegates in France. To deny them this right would be to fail to accord them a part in this "feast" of World Democracy. ANDREW EDWARDS Concert Violinist INSTRUCTION GIVEN. CALL MADISON 5852 OR WRITE VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY. REFERENCE: MR. JAY DONAHUE OF THE VIRGINIA CONSERVA- TORY OF MUSIC, CITY. THE RICHMOND PLANET, BROOKMONT, VIRGINIA THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION AND MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS. It was with exceeding great surprise that those who attended the last meeting of the National Baptist Convention held September 4-9 in Sault Louis, Missouri, learned of a renewed attack upon Miss Nannie Burroughs and her work at the National Training School. This time however great or the marvel, the attack comes backed up by the women. Those in the main body of the convention heard nothing of the plan, and attempted attack, but a side meeting was called among the officers of the women's branch and those of the men's; especially those excited by Texas hounds. The Corresponding Secretary attended the board meeting called and was told that her presence was not preferable. Thinking that the meeting had something to do with the amount of over $5,000 in arrears of her salary the Secretary quietly with drew, either dreaming of the portent of the meeting. There behind closed doors the women of the National Convention—the officers' body, those ardent suffragettes, granted the officers of the men's division, that they were "under the men" and that therefore the report of the corresponding secretary should be submitted to M. M. Rodgers to be audited. Women of other races are allowed to go on with their work and she was allowed to go on until she, with the support of friends built up a great institution. Now, we are "under the men". Were we under the men when they sent a committee to us at the Cenec Convention in 1901 to ask us to operate as a Board instead of as a convention? Were we under the men when they stood out against the organization of the Training School? In these days when woman is being granted her "inalienable rights" it smacks of ignorance or toadism to hear our women in the National Convention, especially those who are speaking for "Women's Rights" saying: "We are under the men." She has never objected to having her reports audited by an auditor; but when it is considered their auditor has made thirteen errors of which he promised to publish corrections which he has never done, it is easy to understand why she will not give over her books to the auditor in question. She has offered to pay an auditing committee and was willing to have the convention appoint a public accountant (a disinterested party) on both sides who would go over her accounts. This is square enough to any unprofused mind. But it seems that the plan is not satisfactory to either department of the National Convention. They back up the demand, let her submit her reports to M. M. Rodgers by a statement even more preposterous and suggestive of deeper motive. After the main body of the Convention on Thursday re-elected all the officers, on Monday, the officers voted, stating she did not submit her reports to the auditor selected; her nomination would remain open. It is impossible to consider the two statements without becoming cognizant of the stratagem which some few ambitious officers are seeking to work out in order to obtain a position which in all probability they would not know what to do with. Perhaps they consider themselves entitled to it because of their skill in splitting conventions. But those who have skill as splitters do not always have skill in organizing and building. No one has ever heard of these two traits of character being dominant in the same mind. Those who sow dissension are not those who work; they are those who sit in leniency and try to place a stumbling block before they will place a stepping stone; who will call "cruticify" before they will say, "God-speed." Our Corresponding Secretary has labored conscientiously for the good of the Convention and for the N. T. S., despite arrests in salary and many hard knocks. She has accomplished the Herecue task of keeping strict accounts of the business of the National Baptist Convention with skill, accuracy and fidelity, and undertaken and been partner in every department of the school activity from the meanest task about the grounds to the conducting of her classes, and has effected both with consistent thoroughness and good cheer. She is truly one of God's chosen. "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion. Son, go work today in my vineyard." The busiest are the happiest, the most cheerful and pure, and feel that they are accomplishing something. Son, go work! Where! In the Vineyard. We must understand that work for God is definite service. What makes this or that definite service? The motive. There fore our Corresponding Secretary is doing definite service; for hers is not service for mercenary motive as salary long overdue denotes, nor for an easy job; as those who have visited Lincoln Heights and seen something of the turning of the wheels at N. T. S. can witness. She can truly say, "This is one thing I am doing to build up the Kingdom as Moses, keeping sheep; Gideon, threshing wheat; David, tending his flocks and writing poetry; Jesus, busy in the carpenter shop; Peter and John were mending their nets. So always, people who are living with energy wore the ones to whom God confers His work. The Woman's Convention has been a dignified progressive body of women. Their annual meetings should not be allowed to deteriorate to mere squabbles over the biggest bone. Be it known that New Jersey stands for right; that she firmly believes in the cause of the National Training School and the competency and fidelity of the woman at its head and will brook no chicanery to oust her or to interfere with the performance of her duties in any way. Men and women of New Jersey stand firm for a respectable and unalterable woman's convention as long as the women of the Northern Baptist Convention support right principles. But M. M. Rodgers-ology and S. K. Williams-isms will have an uncomfortable reception in Jersey. We are praying for peace and union in the two split conventions and even a split of the old convention is disjointed and torn asunder. Let us pray for union especially among the leaders, Dr. Morris and Mrs. W. W. Layton so that in union we may have the strength to consolidate the convention once more. We of Jersey are willing to follow leaders but are not willing to be led into a degrading squabble. We are not willing to be led by women who cannot think for themselves or who can be used by the men to "mother" their schemes. Think of women in the convention declaring themselves suffragettes and in the next breath saying, "You know we are under the brothren." If we cannot run a convention without the interference of a few politicians it is time for us to close up and go into the men's organization where we will be "under the brothren" in deed and in truth. "Aux" does not mean under, it means "aid to." Political conventions instruct delegates but our men discredit our sense when they tell us what to do and what to say. "By their fruits ye shall know them." The National Baptist Convention as represented by the men has been badly barren of results. Shall we submit to the whims of an organization which for twenty years has been building a Seminary for the youth of our country and still this is but a figment of the fertile imagination of our strong men? While the men dreamed dreams and had visions the women, under God, have presented a living reality a visible monument and a source of inspiration. God forbid that their wonderful work should inspire jealousy, incite envy, or breed avarice. N. E. R. L. ISSUES CALL FOR RACE TO MEET AND ELECT PEACE DELEGATION. In accordance with the note of the 114th annual meeting of the National Equal Rights League at Chicago, September 20, last and in view of the end of the world war and the coming Peace Council, you are hereby authorized to arrange a public meeting and elect delegates to a National Colored Representative Congress in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C., December 16, 17, 18, 1918 where the assembled delegates of the race will elect envoys to the Peace Council in Europe to present our demand for full democracy in our own country as a part of the new world program and adjustment. Woman Suffragists have asked for a place on the official Peace Delegation of the United States. The labor forces will hold an International Council at the same time and place as the Peace Congress to see that the interests of labor are safeguarded. China and Japan have declared that race and color discrimination against their nations must be abolished at the Peace Table. Shall we alone be silent and absent? The National Equal Rights League offers the race a chance to take a part in choosing and sending race petitioners to Versailles to talk to the envoys of France and other nations and ask them to include our proscription as one of the wrongs to be righted by the new world democracy, also to speak for the natives of the German-African colonies. Any person is eligible to form a local Equal Rights League, this League to elect a delegate at a public meeting on the basis of one for every fifty members. 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Moran MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC THE LETTER SATURDAY..DECEMBER 14, 1918 J. B. Photo of Frederick Ebert, the new Chancellor of Germany, who was formerly a harness maker. The Ministers' Conference enjoyed a helpful meeting at the usual meeting place, the old Second Baptist Church, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, pastor. After the opening services the Conference settled down to some real business. The order of the day being a report of a committee on a reconstruction program, Rev. E. D. Coffee, chairman. The report seemed to have had the endorsement of all the brethren present, but it lacked the approval of the majority of the members of the committee. It is hoped that on next Monday the report will be more fully and completely made and agreed upon by the committee as a whole. Discussions arose as to the high privilege of citizenship in the matter of voting or qualifying to vote on the part of our leading citizens and the way out of our present embarrassing condition was suggested by Doctors Stokes and Payne, and Thomas. The matter of calling councils and the persistence on the part of some Churches in irregular practice in calling councils was touched upon by the Conference. The Conference accepted an invitation from the white Baptist Conference to meet in a joint session during the holidays and Dr. W. T. Johnson was selected to preach to both bodies. We are to meet at the First Baptist Church, white on this occasion. We have not yet had that report of the committee on our burying grounds. The chairman of the committee is still inactive. The program committee of the Conference is also a sleeping body. It is reported that Dr. T. J. King is on the sick list. We hope he will be out again soon. WARPING BAPTSTS IN NASH VILLE, TENNESSEE The Joint Peace Commission will meet in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday, December 12th, 1918, 10 A. M. at the First Baptist Church, (white). The delegation will consist of twenty-five from the National Baptist Convention, National Pastor Convention, unorganized, Southern Baptist Convention, white and the white northern Baptists will also be represented. An effort is being made to unite the two wings of colored Baptists, who split in twain over the control and possession of the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, Tennessee. The white Baptists are ready to expend much money to aid the colored Baptists in evangelistic and educational work, but they wish to do so under a united body and it is to bring this about that this meeting is being held. SUFFERER FROM FIRE NEEDS ASSISTANCE. A fire of unknown origin, Friday, December 6, 1918, destroyed the large frame building at Myrtle Grove north of Northampton in Hamwood County. This place was formerly the site of the old Wingfield Dairy, but in recent years had been rented by a colored family. This man, George W. Smith, wife, girl, about 13 years and boy about 14 years, were away at the time of the fire. Smith was at work for a white neighbor and on seeing the blaze rushed to his home and met his wife who had just returned from the mill, but both of them came too late to save anything. The fire by this time had completely enveloped the house and no one could go near it. These people lost all their clothing household effects and such crops as had been stored in the house and several stacks of hay and fodder. As the wind was from the north, the out-building, cow and team were saved. Smith's family is now quar- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FOR SALE! We subscribed our full quota of $21,500, and we are now enabled to aid the citizen of limited means to own one of these obligations of the The bonus pay 41-4 per cent. per annum. There is nothing better than a United States Bond. Rich men only formerly were able to purchase them. Now it's the poor man's inning. Buy to-day. 3rd and Clay Sts. Richmond, Va. tered in this building but is in need of clothing and household effects and will be very glad to have the assistance of the public until he adjusts his home affairs and returns to work again. His address is R. F. D. No. 4, Box 71, Richmond, Va LOTS RED CROSS NURSING SURVEY FOR SALE ON ASHLAND STREET W S S Headquarters All colored women who have not received their questionnaires for the Red Cross nursing survey through Miss Elizabeth Gaiters, superintendent of the Richmond Hospital, are urged to communicate at once with the executive secretary, Miss Rosa Van Vort, at Stuart Circle Hospital. It is understood that there are a number of women who have not yet been reached. ADJACENT TO THE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS NOW BEING MADE BY THE CITY. This is a Splendid Opportunity for You to Own a First Class Lot in a Growing Part of the City and where They Must Necessarily Speedily Increase in Value. This survey of all graduate, under graduate and practical nurses has been ordered by the Red Cross for the purpose of finding out the number of nurses in Richmond and vicinity. Women filling out the questionaires do not place themselves under any obligation, neither will they be drafted later. The matter is entirely voluntary, but Surgeon General Gorgas is depending upon the patriotic people of this city and vicinity to do their part toward helping the Government. BUY TO-DAY! These Lots Will Be Sold on Long Time Payment. A Small Cash Sum Down and the Remainder in Monthly Installments. When the Lot is Padi for in Full, We Can Assist the Purchaser in Erecting a Residence Thereon. Call and See Us About Them. 25cts. Will Start You. $5.00 Will enable you to see just what you are doing and $100. will make you feel like a Millionaire. Miss Van Vort wishes to have the names of these nurses immediately, in order that she can send them the necessary questionaires. The work must be completed by January 1, but the survey will not be successful unless every colored woman having received any nursing experience helps. THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE-TIME! N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets John Mitchell, Jr., President. TRUE REFORMERS' MEETING. WE LOAN MONEY ON REAL ESTATE The Richmond Division of the G. F. U. O. True Reformers held a "Get Together Meeting" last Friday night, which was addressed by Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Secretary-Treasurer of the I. O. of St. Luke. Mechanics Savings Bank, N. W. Cor. 3d and Clay Sts. Richmond, Virginia. THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE RICHMOND PLANET Is improving its organization to meet the greater demand for Skilled Workmen. FOUR STRONG, PRACTICAL DEPARTMENTS: 1. The Academic Department. 2. The Agricultural Department. 3. The Mechanical Department. 4. The Department of Vocational Training in Agriculture. Shore Agricultural and Mechanical Branch. The New Department, Number 4, presents an excellent opportunity to those desiring to prepare as teachers of Agriculture. Only $2.00 per year. Write today for terms and catalog. JAMES B. DUDLEY, President. Greensboro, N. C. SATURDAY..DECEMBER 14, 1918 RECORD OF OUR TROOPS WILL MAKE BRIGHT PAGE IN HISTORY Somewhere in France,—When this war is over and peace, lasting peace declared, and the necessitous censor ship has been lifted so one may mention the names of army units, cities and towns, the Colored historian wi records the history of the Colored soldier in this war will need no imaginative powers to tell of the service the daring deeds of valor, and the incomparable fighting Colored men did over here in France. Verdun No Man's Land, Belleau Woods, Chat eau-Thierry, Soissons, the Vesle; Argonne, Champagne, etc., are vast urns which contain the story of how America's black soldiers fought; how they dared, bled and died "to make the world safe for democracy." Bordaux, Brest, St. Nassair, Montoir, et. al., will forever tell a story of the big achievements of the Color ed stevedores who helped to make possible the victories of the fighting men at the front. The Y4 M. C. A. huts scattered here and there and in which now labor so splendidly and self-sacrificingly Colored Y. M. C. A., workers will bear testimony, years after they have been deserted, of the part these non-combatants took in helping and buoying up our boys. The story of how Crispus Attucks fell at Lexington in 1776 will be but a juvenile—a "Mother Goose" bed-time story beside the story of how our boys fought, and fell at Champagne. Fort Dillow and Milliken's Bend of the Civil War will pale beside Chateau-Thierry and Argonne. The story of the Spartans at Thermopyla, and Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade" as a recitation by the auteur elocutionists, will give place to the charge of the Colored troops, at Champagne. The story of Our Colored troops, combatants and non-combatants in this war will make every Colored man, woman and child of to day and tomorrow, proud of their race and proud they were such one hundred per cent Americans as to do their bit cheerfully in this war. View it from any angle you may; locate yourself in any section of the United States you may, you will find after the war, that the "New Day and New Duty" our friends have been prophesying for us will be present, and be cause of the record of vator made by Colored soldiers here in France, while pushing the Hun back from Chateau-Thierry into Willemstrassa. These colored soldiers over here—now quite Two hundred thousand, are proud they are here. They would not exchange the opportunity they have had for rendering service to their country for all the fabled riches of Golconda. When German militarism has been crushed beyond restoration, and glorious peace shall have been achieved by the Allies, these Colored soldiers, such as survive will be eager to return to the United States glad that they had and accepted the opportunity to serve well their country and civilization. Such as may fall on the field of battle—and many will have—will beam a smile of satisfaction, be force entering into elicently, that they had the glorious privilege of dying, in, and for a righteous cause to advance their race back in the States and everywhere. Contact with the men over here confirms this statement, Knowledge of things over here makes it possible for me to declare that the pages in history of this war will transmit to posterity 10 records of atolical endurance and valor more lasting than the record made by Colored troops from Bordeaux to the Rhine. THE Y, M, C, A, NOTES. We were happy to welcome the wounded soldiers from France and their story was a very interesting one and at times we almost felt that we were there too. We are planning to make these men feel that they are one of us. Last Saturday the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was well attended. Happy to wel come new members and to see that the soldiers enjoyed the hour too. Dr. W. H. Stokes was at his best. Come again. The boys and men found themselves busy as usual last Sunday thus we found a new boy and a new man. Re member that you are to catch others for good. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. a meeting was held for the workers. The work in the city jail and home accomplished much good for all 10 A. M. 4 P. M. the boys crowded the Y. M. C. A. Building, and a great meeting was held. Glad to see new boys present. Thank you mothers. Send us more. Mr. C. M. Taylor conducted the open meeting last Sunday 5:30 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Building and it was a good one. Right you are men. Saturday 5 P. M. you and your friends are invited to the Y. M. C. A. building 3rd and Leigh Sts., to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. A special meeting for the workers at the Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. Come Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. All boys are invited to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Mothers help us. Women and men are invited to the Forerunner of the Great Peace 3:30 P. M. at the Sharon Baptist Church under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and Church. Rev. Robert A. Jack son pastor of the St. Philip's P. E. Church will deliver a special message. Miss Bessie Lomax will direct the music. Do not fall to come. Bring a friend. On time. Without prayer we can not win so we ask every home to remember the Y. M. C. A. in a special prayer. 190 back with a memento of his trip he Hero Who Bottled Up U-Boats. Captain A. E. V. Carpenter, V. C. of the British Navy, who bottled up the German U-boats at the submarine base at Zeebrugge is visiting In the United States. AGENTS WANTED-$5.50 PER DAY FIERCETOWN SPECIALTY CO., REHOBOTT, VI. 4t. AGENTS. The Oriental Brown Shoe Shining Parlor, 1721 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA John Hickonbotum, 115 W. Third St. PITTSBURG, PA. J. C. Betts, 2617 Penn Ave. L. H. Walker, 2638 Wylie Ave. E. K. Thumm, 1400 Vylie Ave. WINCHESTER, VA. Mayhow B. Cook, 406 S. Kent St. CITY. Thomas Page, 815 State St. John E. Davls, Jr., 407 N. 5th St. John Harris, 219 E. 15th St. Ed. C. Johnson, 117 E. Canal St. Isaac T. D. Ross, A-404 E. Duval Street. 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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. Sewing Machine. Hat Rack. Gas Range. Brass Bed. Chiffonier. Writing Desk. Gold Watch. Lady's Dress. Phone, Randolph 2213 THE RIGHMOND PLANET, RIGHMOND, VIRGINIA Beautiful Woodland" is the designation of homes are in the reach of all, ranging from $35.00 and more. Information, 'phon er 3rd and Clay Sts., Richmond, Va. John Mitchell D. P. Bragg, Secretary, 506 North BANKING is the designation of the arranging from $35.00 and upward. LAND CEMETERY ite to Woodland Cemetery Corp. Richmond, Va. John Mitchell, Jr., P. Engg, Secretary, 506 North Second BOARD OF MANAGERS:--John Mitchell, Jr., President; George W. Bragg, Vice-President; D. P. Bragg, Secretary; Dr. J. Mercer G. Ramsey, Treasurer; 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. "Beautiful Woodland" is the designation of this new burial ground. Sections are in the reach of all, ranging from $35.00 and upwards. The ground is high and dry. WOODLAND CEMETERY For all information,'phon 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. The people are rushing to get their money out of the Savings Bank this week provided they had Christmas Savings Club Cards. Two weeks hence they will be rushing to put what they have received from friends and as salaries back again. Some will spend all that they draw out and some will spend less. Others have long faces. They did not save anything and now they wish they had done so. They think it unkind of those who have saved not to loan them a part of their savings. This is the way of the world. Save for yourselves and be independent. Have a Bank Account of your own and feel the thrill that it brings to you. Try and be independent. Help yourselves and others will help you. Study the lesson of thrift and then practice all that you have learned. It is a short road that leads to the poor-house and a long one that leads up to the one on the top of the Hill of Prosperity. Do not be downcast. Look upward and make up your mind to succeed. The Christmas Savings Club and the Vacation Club bands bid you welcome. Join the procession and next year, you too will be happy. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President, Mechanics Savings Bank. President, Mechanics Savings Bank. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS. 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 ```markdown ``` MEDITATION. (By Robert Dangerfield Crawley.) God-written thots are in my heart While freedom's banners are unreal And freedom's fearless battle-shouts, And triumph-lays ring round the world, For those whose dead brows glory crowns, On crimson couches sleeping; And for home faces wan with grief, And fond dim eyes with weeping, And for the soldier, poor, unknown, Who battled, madly brave, Beneath a stranger soil to share A shallow, crowded grave, And for all that brave, heroic band That fought and bled in "No man's land." ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., Dec. 9.—Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Howard, of Jacksonville Fla. were the guest of Mrs. S. M. Campbell. While in the city Mrs. Howard visited several of the public schools. She stopped at 118 Third Avenue, N. W. Mr. Richard Faulkner, of 208 Fifth Avenue, N. W. left the city Monday night for a visit to Norfolk, Newport News and Hampton, visiting his daughter, Mrs. M. B. Howerton, the wife of Rov. W. R. Howerton, of Hampton, Va. Rov. George C. Taylor of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church left Monday night for Norfolk and Hampton, Va. for the week's end. The Planet Agent is pleased to state that his old friend, J. C. Dugger and family have returned home from Dupont and all are looking well. Also Mrs. Thomas E. Gregory for his newborn have returned from the hospital. All are looking fine. There's no place to live. Mr. Nathan Neal, of 14 Eleventh Street died Monday morning after a lingering illness, having burst in a wreck in past years. He was an old employee of the N. and W. Mrs. William Armstead, of 908 Peach Street, N. W. returned home from Norfolk, where she spent quite a pleasant stay with her sister, in company with her little son, Peachie, they call him. The husband and father was caught in the hoop of a car in the N. and W. yards and killed several months ago. Mr. Thomas C. Wright of Seventh Avenue is ill with Influenza. Also his mother, Mrs. Betty Wright is indisposed. Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D. filled his pulpit at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday morning, using as a text, "All Are Yours," and when he had finished his discourse on the great subject all were edified. Mrs. Hunter, the very interesting State Missionary and Field Agent was present during last Sabbath, and imparted some helpful talks to the ladies of Southwest Virginia on the great and needy subject of missions, not alone in the Isles of the Sea but the great need of a concentrated and consecrated effort put on for those neglected at home and next door to us. They too need help and instruction and are oftimes neglected by those who might help a little if they would have the burden at heart. I am sure all who heard this great preacher were aroused to new zeal in the work of missions for she told of hundreds of millions of souls who didn't know of the Gospel of Christ. She said that we are due to help send this message to them in order that when our summons comes we may hear that welcome plaudit. Well done. The home talent of the ladies of the various churches of the city furnished a very fine program for the occasion. At night the exercises were very good. Mrs. Roxie Arnold, of Ninth Avenue, N. W. rendered a very impressive solo. Mrs. Oscar Holland delivered an oration which was fine and well rendered. Mr. Oscar Holland, the soloist of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Choir sang one of his familiar solos. Mr. Holland has just returned permanently from the U. S. Navy, where he has been since the call to the colors. Quite a number of the young men have been sent home in the last week or ten days. They seemed helped physically and otherwise by the training they have undergone for the cause of their country. Sir J. T. Thompson, 515 Ninth Avenue, N. W. is indisposed at his home this past week. Mr. Robert Coles, corner of Sixth Avenue and Mrs. Fannie Coles, his polite wife will serve you day or night with that food which satisfies your appetite, at prices right. Mrs. White at the Elite will serve you right, day or night at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Gainsborough, T. W. Hale, the tailor is still on the job at the Cosmopolitan Building measuring, making, repairing and cleaning and fitting 'em up for the Winter. You will do well to call around and consult him. Sir Jesse C. Eggleston, of Tenth Avenue, N. W. left the city Monday evening, December 9 for an extended trip to Detroit, Michigan, Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N. Y. for a two weeks' visit to his son, brother and other relatives. Mr. Eggleston is one of the porters at the passenger station of long standing. Mr. S. W. Howard, of 302 Seventh Avenue, N. W. left the city last Tues day, December 3, and spont the day at Pamplin, Va., with his old friends of many years, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Durphy. He returned home elated over his trip and the real hospitality shown him at the home of his friends, S. W. will in all probability be going back again. He was over delighted with his trip. Mrs. Annie Bell Braxton, of 343 Ninth Avenue, N. W. and Mrs. Julia Taylor, of New York accompanied Mrs. Braxton to her home to visit her mother, Mrs. Booker, at Lowrys, Va. They spent three days of real enjoyment in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Braxton, of 343 Ninth Avenue, N. W. and Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, of Tenth Avenue, N. E. and Little Miss Stockton of Tenth Avenue, N. E. were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Robertson at their home in Shawsville, Va., November 24. There was a patriotic service old by the Dickerson Beauty Council, I. O. St. Luke. The address was delivered by the Deputy, Mrs. C. J. Dickerson and the patriotic service was conducted by Rev. C. J. Jones. A very fine address was delivered by Mr. Harry Braxton of Roanoke. The Deputy, Mrs. C. J. Dickerson is doing a great work in her field of labor. We wish her God speed in this noble work for human uplift, care and protection. The residence of Rev. George R. Miller, 358 Seventh Avenue, N. W., was the scene of the most beautiful marriage of their daughter, Miss Eunice, to Rev. William Ramsay Rutledge, of Reading, Pa., Thursday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. Miss Miller was highly honored by all who knew here in Sunday School, Church and the public schools of the city. We regret to lose from our Church Sunday School and community such a valued aid, but we deeply implore the favor and blessings of the Great Giver upon the pair that nothing may mar their happiness. This is the wish of their many friends, together with the little tokens of friendship presented from Church Schools and individuals. They were very numerous and costly. The report of the Health Department shows that ninety-two new cases of Influenza developed here December 10. The contest between the North Carolinians and the Virginians closed with the neat sum of $66.17, subject to a supplement to the Virginians. The Virginians led in the contest. Mrs. N. B. Taylor led the Virginia contestants and Mrs. Kate T. Boland led the North Carolina delegation very successfully. The ladies of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church did well under the circumstances, having been hindered as to the fall fair or bazaar on account of the epidemic. The whole affair was a grand success. At the parsonage was sorved a nice repast of chocolate and sandwiches from 9:45 to 10:30 Tuesday evening, December 10 by a committee of ladies of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. Mrs. E. H. Hunter was the guest of honor at this evening entertainment and left for home on the midnight train. The many friends of Mrs. Mary A. Robinson will be pleased to know that she is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. Robinson has been very ill for the past week with Influenza. Christmas is near and your friends are expecting a gift. Nothing would be more satisfactory than a nice book Come in to see us. We can furnish you with any book you may wish and in case we do not have them in stock we will be glad to get them for you. We have already on hand the latest books out, such as "Our War," "The Progress and Achievement of the Colored People" and "Paul Dunbar," also a complete book of America's War for Humanity. We have Bibles and Song Books of all kinds. Come in, you are welcome here at all times. We appreciate your patronage. For further information, call or write, H. H. Green, Manager. REPORTS MANY CASES OF RHEU-MATISM CURED STOP PAYING BIG B TAKING OR PLANNING NSIVE TRIPS OR IS. Our Home Druggists say That Prescription C-2223 Stops the Pains and Don't Cost Much Either At slight expense our readers who suffer from Rheumatism in any form aching joints, shooting pains or bone pains can get Prescription C-2223 of any prescription druggists. Take daily doses as indicated on prescription pasted on the bottle. It is also well to drink plenty of water and refrain from too much meat. Those terrible aches and pains, swollen muscles, aching back and overy form of rheumatism can be easily cured by following these few simple directions. So many remarkable cures have been made by this wonderful prescription that any of our readers who suffer are urged and advised to ask our home druggists for Prescription C-2223. In this way you save a lot of money, worry and get well at home. A physician's large bottle sent to any one, prepaid for 60 cents, Address, C-2223 Laboratories, Dept. D, Memphis, Tenn. SOUTH CAROLINA LETTER. (E. B. Webster) Florence, S. C., December 10.—Miss Minnie Clyde Harris of Wilkesboro, N. C. passed through here recently enroute to Morris College, Sumter, S. C. to attend school. This is her third year. She enjoys reading Negro newspapers. Sergent Ansel M. Greek, of Camp Sherman, Ohio passed here with the body of Private Loney Gant onroute to Lodge, S. C. Mr. G. W. Cressock, a well to do farmer from Pamplico, S. C. spent Monday in the city on business. He said he came out on top in farming this year and shows it by subscribing for Negro newspapers. Miss Carrie Love passed through the city onroute to Whitesville, N. C. Mrs. Emily Wright, of Newark, N. J. passed here recently onroute to Savannah, Ga. THE RICHMOND PLANET DOWN IN FULTON Religious and Social Happenings. Friday, December 5, Mrs. Louise M. Braxton, the principal and founder of the Macon Normal and Industrial Institute, of Macon, Georgia, gave a very fine lecture at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rev. N. B. Brown, B. Th., pastor. Her subject was, "Efficiency" along the lines of house-wives, young misses and the young men. Her principal thought was for the wives to do all in their power to please their husbands and advice to all of the feminine kind to initiate the very best of woman-kind. We all were sorry when she ceased talking. We are hoping to have her speak to us again at the above Church and we make this appeal to all, male and female, to help crowd the building. Her lectures are very helpful to both sexes. Mr. Henry Jefferson, Section Base No. 6, Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, N. Y. U. S. N. sends greetings to his family and friends. Sunday, December 15, 3:30 P. M., Rev. J. K. Nickens will preach at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Please come out and give him a crowded house. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Miss Essie Lewis, a member of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, who departed this life December 7, 1918. In her death we lose a type of a real woman, but we believe that our loss is her eternal gain. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." MT. CALVARY NOTES Last Sunday we had a nice gathering in our Sunday School and we enjoyed the presence of Deacon R. L. Holmes of the Rising Mt. Zion Church and Sunday School and his timely remarks. Sunday, December 8, at 11:30 A.M. M, Rev. C. A. Cobbs preached from H Peter, 3:18, subject, "Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ." We had a number of visitors present, including the representative of the orchestra of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School, which orchestra expects to be present in our Sunday School and also the morning service Sunday, December 15 and render some of their music for us. Let us have a full attendance in the Sunday School and morning service. This same orchestra will give an entertainment for us January 6, 1919. Sunday night Rev. Cobbs preached from I Kings, 10:7, subject, "The Great Surprise." Lot us come out and hear this young divine. He is a great spiritual speaker for the Lord. Night service every Sunday night at 8 o'clock, except the first Sunday nights, barring special occasions. Will you come out and make our night services spiritual and numerical successes for the cause of Christ and the Church? We also heard a very timely and unique lecture along the lines of our "Health," by Mrs. Agnes Randolph (white), the representative of the Tuberculosis Association. We could have listened to her about two hours longer, her manner and speech were so inspiring. Come, friends, we always like to have you worship with us. The collection for the day was $28.01. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY. In honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Morris, formerly of Richmond, now residing at 497 Calhoun Street, Trenton, N. J. entertained at their home a few evenings ago. The house was beautifully decorated with the national colors. Refreshments were served. Music was furnished by the Oleo Club. Mr. and Mrs. Morris received many serviceable gifts of silver. Their son, Leroy Morris, Jr., a graduate of Virginia Union University and ox-student of Howard University who is now stationed at Camp Upton was home on this occasion. FARMVILLE NEWS On Wednesday last a large crowd assembled in the First Baptist Church to pay the last tribute of respect to Mrs. Amanda Matthews who departed this life at noon December 1. Her pastor Rev. J. H. Wiley officiated. The deceased is survived by a nephew and three cousins. "Softly at night the stars are gleam ing" upon a quiet grave, Where there sleepest without dreaming one we loved but could not save. She is gone but not forgotten and there dawns another year in the lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of her are always near." The funeral services of little Lorela Scott, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott were held Sunday afternoon at their residence on Ely Street. Rev. Wiley conducted the services. She departed this life Thursday evening after a brief illness of pneumonia resulting from Influenza. SUNDAY. The First Baptist Church seemed to have been accompanied highly with the spirit of the Holy Ghost all day last Sunday. In the morning the pastor being highly lifted brought us a very interesting subject. Quite a pleasing congregation was in attendance and listened attentively to his message found in Matthews 21-10. At 3:30 P. M., the B. Y. P. U. had a very encouraging meeting. All are invited to be present next Sun day at 3:30 and listen to a splendid program to be rendered by the little folks. The evening services were open at the usual hour. The pastor delivred another soul stirring sermon. The theme of his discourse was "Hell" The collection for the day was good. The morning services at the A. M. E., were unusually largely attend- BE EFFICIENT AND SUCCESSFUL A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year AND WHAT IS BETTER FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT THAN A PAIR OF GLASSES MADE BY ALL ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR JEWELRY. IN CHARGE MRS. VIOLET H. BROWNE. ed. The pastor Rev. J. R. Augustus was at his post of duty with a Gospel Message for his hearers. In the afternoon the League Children were out in a large number. There are still several cases of Influenza in the city. HOME IMPROVEMENT CO., Officers for the coming year were elected by the Stock Holders of the Home Improvement company at its annual meeting held at the residence of Mrs. A. L. Miller Friday night December 6. The officers are A. W. Lancaster, president; Mrs. A. L. Miller, vice president; Mrs. Nannie Bland, treasurer; P. H. Hilton, secretary and general manager. The following new members took stock: J. C. Carter; William Coles; Mrs. Ida Bolling; Mrs. Mary Pettis, Miss Daisy Price; Mrs. Carrie Gibson; Miss Martha R. Hilton; Mrs. Nellie Dean; Mrs. Martha Hairston and Mrs. Delahni Smith. The County Teachers' Association had its first meeting of the session last Saturday in the Public School. Rev. P. W. Anderson presiding. The meeting was very interesting with nearly every teacher in the county present. The new superintendent Prof. T. J. Me Iwayne gave some very encouraging remarks. The Christmas holidays will begin Decem ber 21 and last until the 30th. The following program is to be rendered at the next meeting which is to be held in February. How to interest the patrons in Industrial work, Miss Anuio M. Robinson, Supervisor and Mrs. J. Womack The Importance of the Dictionary in the school Curriculum and how to teach its use: Rev. H. C. P. Baker. The Co-relation of Reading and Language, Miss Womack. Grammar Grade Methods of teaching Arithmetic: Rev. P. W. Price. Committee: Mrs. V. G. Lancaster, Mrs. E. S. Clark, Miss C. K. Branch. Mr. John F. Lipscomb camo home Sunday from Camp Pike, Ark., where he was in the officers training camp there. Several more of the boys are expected this week from various camps. We are glad to see Deacon John Brown out again after being confined for several weeks. There are still many on our sick list but they are improving somewhat at this writing. Miss Viola P. Cousins left Satur day for Peaks, Va., where she opened school Monday. 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STONE'S COMPLAINT "Seattle, Wash., Nov. 13, 1918, "To Richmond Planet: I am enclosing money order for ($2.00) two dollars for renewal of subscription, I am also enclosing wrapper from paper. For past two weeks I received wrappers stamped same at office here. If not asking too much will you kindly look into the matter? "Very respectfully, "(MRS.) S. H. STONE, "3125 341th Avenue. South." MR. JONES SUFFERS. TOO "Readville, Mass., Nov. 19, 1918. "Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. "Editor Richmond Planet. "My dear sir: Enclosed please find two (2) wrappers of my papers only received through U. S. mall. For the last year I've only had same coming irregularly and now it appears the wrappers are deliberately and wilfully taken off and paper confiscated and only wrapper sent me. Kindly take matter up with your Postmaster at once, advising why it is impossible to receive my paper. With best wishes for yourself and regards to my people when you see them, I am. "Very truly, "JOIN D. JONES." RONCEVERTE NEWS. Roncoverte, W. Va., December 9. —Rev. I. H. Carpenter preached at White Sulphur Springs Sunday. Mrs. Etta Green was a business visitor at Lowisburg, W. Va. Also Miss Martha Bouldin, Mr. Spencer Woods, Mr. James Morton, Mr. William Barber. We are sorry to report the illness of Mr. and Mrs. Green Barber. We hope they may soon be able to be out among us again. Miss B. A. Brown spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives. We are sorry to report that Miss Eva Brinkley is still on the sick list. Miss Alberta Anderson and Mr. Robert Harris, of Covington, Va. were quietly married in our city last Monday by Rev. G. H. Carter. The couple spent a delightful afternoon with Mrs. Henry Morton and left for Covington. The couple has our best wishes. Mrs. Virgile Jofferson and daughter Hazel, of Charleston, W. Va. have returned after a delightful visit to her mother, Mrs. William Gross. Mr. Robert Young passed through our city enroute to Huntington to attend the burial of his son. 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