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THE RICHMOND RAILWAY Virginia State Library VOLUME NNXVI, NUMBER 9. RICHMOND VIRGINIA SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1910 LUCINDA L. WATTERS MANAGER REPLY TO PRES. DIGGELL Revised Admittance to College on Account of Color, the Scholarly Lotter Answers. 640 Stirling St., Baltimore, Md. Christmas Day, 1918. Mr. L. H. Bissell. President of the Hinds College of Photography, Euglena, HI. Sr.-Since receiving your letter of December 4th, in which you heartily advised my enrollment as a student in your college o. The graphic for the vocational training printed me recently by the Federal Board For Vocational Education, Washington, D. C., I have been informed by that Board, as follows: "We have not been advised by the Hinds School of Photography that colored men are not taken in their school." HONORABLY DISCHARGED I was honorably discharged, April 15, 1918, at Camp Furman, Kansas, by reason of physical disability, in incurred in the line of my duties as an American soldier. My case comes under the provision of the United States War Department (through which disabled soldiers are grappled such vocational in units as they may olet, that are silted, or their seafar needs in civil life). Sir, this provision of our Government is an inquire this matter, but if so ensues that you would find it, in its application. SELECTED T. 12 COURSE I elected a course in photography as my vocation at training, this being a subject a while. I am esaily interested. I sought admiration to your school that I might obey this training. So for as I know, years is the only institution of its kind in America. I understand that you are its founder as well as being its president. I wrote you to tell me to any enrolment in your college. You replied in the following words, to wit: Effingham, Ht. December 4, 1918. Mr. Lucian B. Watkins. No. 619, Striving street. Palmore, Mt. Dear Mr. Watkins, Your valued favor of recent date received and we were pleased to hear from you and to learn that you have decided to take a course in our school. Upon enrolment we will take pleas ure in advance you as rapidly as possible in which we will be photography. We know Mr. Watkins, that you will be delighted with the work as we teach in so it is a present, interesting and profitable. The demand for photography is enormous and a well conquered sin do to a strong investment. Looking forward with pleasure to your enrolment we remain. Coolly by vernis. (Signet.) L. H. BISSPLEL. President. DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS COLORED President Obama, who wrote this letter you did not know that you were addicted to a culted man Mr. Rice will never believe is so what it seems to be in culted man in Amoron. I have been told that in France a native of new york is a Dauphin in England he is a Stockholm in Spain he is a Stockholm in Mexico he is a Montreal but not possible for him to be a Montreal where he is now, for the most part considered as being a more Nicaragua with that in shin shin smell "it" or that desirable thing called "insecure" which implies about the virtue of a pimble zeroid Mr. Rice. I am sure you will pardon me when I see if the World Has been Made Safe for Democracy is now some necessary that Democracy be Made Safe for the World. EITHER FATE OR FORTUNE Yes, I am a colored man. Whether or not this is my life or my fortune I do not know. But I am a member of the race of Crispus Attucks, who died the first month for American Independence. I belong to the race of "Big Jim" Parker who saved McKinley from the second shot of the assasin. I am a mer boy of the race of Henson, who went with Perry to the Pole. I am one of the race of black boys who died gloriously in Flinders fields and in No Man's Land—to establish on earth a Democracy that is bound less and a Liberty that is color blind. If it is a crime to be black., don't (Continued on Li.hth Page.) STOCKHOLDERS MEET The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Mechanics Savings Bank was held last Tuesday the day night at Society at Pythian Castle, 72, N. Third St. There was a three uttered Stress. President John Maclachlan, presided. During the reading to his report, Vice President John T. Taylor acted in his stock. Press, Mitchell delivered a long but interesting report. He spoke of the progress of the bank and told of the long line of depositors that now crowded the doors of the institution. He had booked on with the hope that the teed deposits would reach a half a million, dollars and his hopes were out to be realized. The attendance of the Doctors was a source of grief, as he to him. He read the comedy and the given the Me- dianes Savings Bank, when Judge Crumpo does lie, or the 25 per cent advance to the 25 positions of the de furt 'Tine Determiner' S. C. Banks throught the Me. Savings Bank JUDGE CUP MP F TENDERED THAN JS. He is commended that a vote of hearts has been allowed to the district guided him for this recognition of the importance of the colored people of the city. At the finish of the vow as upon motion of Miss N. L. Clesius, the whole body of stockholder arose and gave all will give the dish of every extension at the same time a vote of the council to the U. pledent Mr. K. H. H. there may move that a vote of the council be extended to Ju. P. P. P. (Group of the Law at J. P. P. P. Group) was done women from the District to the District of the District to the District saving Parish arrows to the District good subservi- tions to the District to the District would reach $400,000. THE CASHIERS REPORT Cashier A. V. Novl. 11, in made a fine report, the stated that in January 1918, the total resources of the institution were $604,948,65.88. At present the total resources are $688,952,42.42 an increase of $633,955,84. In 1917, the total deposits for the year amounted to $220,641.59. The total deposits for the year 1918 amounted to $415,704.19, an increase of $189,622.80, $17.17 to the payment of the Christmas Stavins club checks the total resources were $619,753.99, and the total deposits $652,754.88. MISS CHILES MOTION The report was received with unison entertainment. At the conclusion on Miss M. L. Chries made an excellent address, at the conclusion of which she nominated the following Directors: John Matchett Jr., John T. Taylor E. R. Robinson, R. W. Whiting A. A Tenant, A. D. Dries, J. M. G. Ramsey and J. J. Criter. They were unanimously elected Dr. A Tenant, Secretary of the Board had called the poll at the outset and corrections in the same were made. Dr. S. J. Chipin offered prayer at the opening and Deyon E. W. Whiting announced the benediction. RETURN THANKS I wish to thank the generous publiee for the kindly remembrance of this institution during the post holiday. 'The life of them of the friends' Orphim Agatha and Day Nursery were made very happy. I wish that I had the grace to mention such a treasured family but I cannot in this article. The moving donations amounted to $15,000 of two horses of Bourn; one barrel of apples; two countenants; nuts, cheese, trussed stockings, but cherry pies or hardware for the shelter set; one horse that tame dogs with our boy of whom from the local school Association. A box of envelopes, orte and clothing from a friend in the state of Iowa. Rev. Mr. Kendall Past in brought a special duration of dresses and jackets to the boys and girls. Special mention also should 'be made of Mrs. Artona Miller who an early for many years has remember of these children, Mrs. Roca Wood, Mrs. J. H. Seth orings and respects Mrs. Marry Braxton, Mrs. Elia Dickerson, Y. W. C. A.; Y. M. C. A.; H. M. C.; Navy Hill School; Beneficial Clubs and others are to be thanked again and again for their remembrance of me and my children. May the Lord add his richest blessings to you all. Yours sincerely, BETTE G. McCRAW. FOR SALE. A well established confectionery, ice cream parlor and lunch room on North 2nd street. The owner has decided to retire from business and is willing to make a sacrifice if a quick sale can be had. GEORG BELLOW JOHNSON - 1-10- ```markdown ``` OPENING OF HOOD TEMPLE A M. E. ZION CHURCH Fortune Clay Street M. E. Church to Be Occupied by Colored Congregation Tomorrow. The following is the weekly newsletter of Jubilee and Thanksgiving on entering the new Hood Toumlin A. M. E. Zoo Church, corner West Clay and North Adam Streets, Rich- mond, Va., January 12 to 27, 1949. Bishop C. L. Blackwell D. D. L. L. In the Presbyterian Bishon; Roy M. N. Crossey, D. D. Presbyterian; P. R. Roy Black, D. D. Pastor. --- Sunday, January 12, 1970 9:39 A. M.—Sunday School. Adressed by proof. J. W. Eichler, Dr. A. M. of Warren, Ark., Superintendent of the Sunday School. 11:40 A. M. Opening Sermon. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, D. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., representing the fourth Episcopal District, associated by Bishop J. W. Mastork, D. D., L.L. of Montgomery, Ala., representing the Third Episcopal District. 2:17 P. M. Grand Platform Meeting. Music by Bhood Temple Choir, Special selections by Rev. L. T. Conquest, of estroit, Mich. Bishop George L. Blackwell, D. D., LL. D. Master of Ceremonies. To this Program and Service, our white friends are especially invited. Introduction of Bishops, General Officers and Visiting Clergy. Historic reminiscences of Hood Temple, by Rev. O. G. Jenkins, D. D., of Richmond, Va.; of Clay Street M. E. Church, South; by Mr. Asa Johnson. Addresses by Mr. J. H. Chappell, former Chairman Trustee School of Clay Street Church; by R. P., R. C. Chenault, D. P., D. Paston Brandon S. M. E. Church, South; by R. J., R. L. Bray, D. D., Pastor Deserter S. M. E. Church and former Pastor of Clay Street Church; by Bishop Collins Deany, D. D., LF. D., D. M. E. Church, South, who will no longer the appeal for $500. 6:10 P. M.—Varkick Christian Endevor Food, addressed by Prof. Sarnon Brown, of Penske, Phi. Secretary of the Varkick C. E. Union, 1:300 P. M. Sermon by Bishop C. W. Clifford, D. D., LF. D., of Charleston, N. C., representing Second Episcopal District; Associated by Balthus, J. W. Jarner, D. D., of Charleston, N. C., representing the third Episcopal District. Brief address by Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor of First African Baptist Church, Richmond. Music at this service will be unveiled by First African Baptist Chor. (Continued on fifth page.) Mrs. Laura Jones Gone Mrs. Lena Jones, wife of Mr. Geo Jones, departed this life Dec. 31st, 1918 after an illness of no more than three hours. She was of a most beautiful character and was much beloved by all who knew her. She was She's survived by her husband, five贴友邻居 and an earnest Christian a faithful wife, loving mother, peace sons, three daughters and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were deferred until a later date when it will be held at Mt Zion Church in Buckingham Co. of which she was a member On Jan. 2nd, her remains were laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery under the supervision of Z. D. Lewis, Jr., Undertaker. ```markdown ``` To the usual observer the National Bank has Convention's controversy, since the close of the Nashville meet in part of the commission, December 12, in statistic 4, it seems to be making no progress to a successful end. But he is a usual observer indeed who thinks so. The meeting of the Commission in Nashville in December at least two points in favor of the Baptist public which will no doubt, be the court of last resort in this controversy. Vitia, what was the real ground of the split that came in the National Baptist ranks in 1915 to Chicago? the Jones facta has all along indicated that the securing of the charter for the National Baptist Convention cuts off the split; out the Morris faction cites that the failure of the Publishing Board to acknowledge the power and control of the National Baptist Convention caused it. What of the Nashville meeting bring out it? it shows out the fact that when the Morris men connected to encase the objectable charter ghetto, out to Washington, D.C., to withdraw to extend the usual counsel to the Baptist community posing new merits to association of the ghetto, to follow the usual purpose, putting the Baptist in the view that the mission to ghetto, to have our theological sanity to joint efforts of the representative of the Colorful Convention and the representatives of the Southern and Northern Baptists, add the debt of the two Convictions by split the committees appointed for the purposes in time when they connected to do every thing that the Jones men wanted done and add it everything that the South in Baptist Convention (white) throach their representatives suggest provided the Jones men would not knowledge the right of ownership of the control of all its Boards) then it was that the Jones men refused to make such acknowledgement and cease sequentially to reunite. DR. JONES INCONSISTENT Drs. Boyd and Jones fought down the idea of Convention control with all the power that they could command. Dr. Jones astonished many by making an extended speech that had in it the automatic rather than the democratic spirit, for which Baptists have always stood. $ \mathrm{H}_{2} $ has made it very plain that he believed that so im- /Continued on Week 3. (Continued on Fourth Page) ```markdown ``` [Name] THE LATE COL. THOMAS M. CRUMP serve to give the many organizations and friends of the late Col. Thomas M. Crump in the city of Richmond, and State of Virginia, an opportunity to do honor to his memory. we the officers of the Association therefore normally ask and request the full cooperation of the public in this, our most worthy andrukking. All co tribunals may be seat to John F. Taylor, Financial Secretary, Too North 2nd Street, Richmond Va. All contributions received will be promptly acknowledged and the names and the amounts contributed will appear each week in the Richmond Planet Yours for the Cure, OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Lincoln Lodge No. 23 K. of P. $100.00 W. Henry Wattin, Richmond, 5.00 John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, 10.00 John T. Taylor, Richmond, 5.00 R. W. Whitine, Richmond, 5.00 S. N. Baker, Richmond, 1.00 J. W. Thompson, Richmond, 5.00 John R. Ciles, Richmond, 1.00 James Anthony, Richmond, 1.00 W. Henry Jones, Richmond, 1.00 W. Henry Taylor, Richmond, 1.00 J. J. Carter, Richmond, 5.00 R. H. Fanniejoy, Richmond, 5.00 Nward Turner, Richmond, 1.00 John T. Egleston, Richmond, 1.00 Mrs. Martin Harris of Petersburg, Va., was in the city this week to attend the annual meeting of the Stock holders of the Mechanics' Savings Bank. Rev. A. A. Hector, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who has been stationed at the Army Y. M. C. A., Cunn Lee, Va., is now at home again, 743 N. 5th street. Mr. Nicholas Price and family wish to thank the many friends for their kindness shown during the illness and death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Jennie Price. The Family. MOLAN REVENUE AT V. L. UNION UNIVERSITY. Andrew Price is the concert whistler and instructor recently put to his first solo performance in the auditorium of the Union University in the city of Cincinnati. An Evening in the World of Cincinnati. Andrew Licensed to which Edwards will perform Friday, November 11, 1919 will mark the second of a series of concerts for the benefit of the Fundamental Fund of Virginia Union University. You are invited to attend this Reception. I desire to know the whereabouts of my father, Scott Gibson. FRANK GIBSON. Sperryville, Virginia. Care Charles Monday. The officers of the various Lodges of Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe of Richmond, Va. will be installed by the Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. at the Fifth Street Baptist Church Tuesday night, January 21, 1919 at eight-thirty o'clock. The public is invited. On Monday 16th December 16th, 1918, when Planet Lodge No. 22, Ninth Station of Airways had completed the route of London, Sir Lung W. Prince Walton, the pioneer members of Planet Lodge and one who is ever on the alert to offer suggestions for the upbuilding of the neighborhood of the Lodge, offered a resolution having to, as objection the executive for poster subscription of a notice to the memory of Charles Col. Thomas M. Crump, one of the founders of Planet Lodge No. 14, K. of P. and for more than twenty years the honored Grand Keeper of Pleasure and Food of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. The resolution was unanimously elected by the Lodge and the following committee named for the purpose of organizing the Col. Thomas M. Crump Monument Association: Mr. Fritchts, W. Henry Walton, John T. Taylor, John R. Chiles, W. Henry James John T. Egleston, J. Hoe Taylor, Eldertower James, Anthony, J. W. Thompson, R. H. Munsterov and B. A. Graves. The above Association was duly or omitted with the following others: Sir W. Henry Walton, President, Sir W. R. Chiles, Vice President, Sir W. Thompson, Treasurer, Sir Edward Tuner, Recordings Secretary, Sir John T Taylor Financial Secretary, Sir B. A. Graves, Chplaink. Must be that the above section on the part of the Planet Lodge will The Death of Mr. Reuben Nelson Died January 7, 1919, at his rehab, 17 E. 131 st street, New York City, Resheb W, Nelson, Jr., member of R. S. Nelson, Highland He. He was a member of Virginia Highland No 6, Knights of Pythons. Federal of Mrs. dennis L. Price The funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth L. Friese, who died Saturday, A. M., January 4, 1919 at her home, 1200 Church Street, were conducted Monday prior to sun from the Second Baptist Church. On the occasion of the disability of the pastor, New York, N. L. Lewis, his brother served in the place. She had been a member of the above named Church for a number of years. A lifelong member of the church, she was a friend of the late Friese, who affectionately affectionate person of the world. She curried well to wherever she went, the care will be greatly felt in the past, present and future. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Piles, three children, Theodore, Andrew and Robert, at home, one brother, older life, of this city and one sister, Mrs. Martha Byrd, of Meyers Lake, Pa. In Memoriam In sad but lofty remembrance of our dear son and brother, I try to Benjamin Lincoln who departed this life five years ago, January 5, 1914. Call not the dear departed, Anchor safe where s'erums are over. On the border land we left him. Soon to meet and part no more. When we leave this world of change. When we leave this world of care. We shall find our missing loved one's in our Father's mansion fair. Miss Lillian Cunningham, of Tuskegee Institute, is now linotying at The Planet Office. PRICE, FIVE CENTS CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED $147.00 Card of Thanks R. R. POWELL. Asst. Mer. DO YOU KNOW HDM2 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS SATURDAY ```markdown ``` HEANONE, VA., January 7 — Mrs. Jane Johnson Traynham, 114 Hill Street, Orange, N. J. is visiting her brother Mr. C. W. Traylham and Ophelia Frankliner of 107 Fifth Ave, also her many relatives and friends of Roanoke Va. Mrs. Johnson has not been in Roanoke for ten years she Roanoke, the transfer man of many city. Mr. John Toles of 5th Ave. N. W. Roanoke Va. The transfer man of years, who has been indisposed for about four weeks is much improved at this writing. At the home of Rev. William Holland at 303 7th Ave. N. W. Roanoke Va. Friday. December 27th was the scene of a grand dinner party during Xmas given in honor of their four sons and their wives, namely: Messrs, J. M. Holland, A. P. Holland, C. O. Holland, and R. H. Holland. Mrs. Holland spared no pains in making it very pleasant for her distinguished guest who were invited and their many friends, Rev, Geo. C. Taylor and Mrs. Nora B. Taylor, Mrs K. T. Boland, Mrs Wade of Rocky Mt. Va., Mrs C. J. Dickerson, Mrs. A. Sanders, Mrs B. Toliver, Miss Lottie M. Hale, Mrs Lottie Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Broadnix, Mrs. E. Lockhay, Mrs Tracy Miller, Misses Louise Washington and Catherine Howard served as waitresses. The evening pleasantly passed and all enjoyed themselves just excellently. Sir John Powell and wife, Mrs. Sophia Powell, of Barney Court, Nor folk, Va, and private Andrew Crocker and wife, Mrs. Rosa Crocker Dehaven returned home Friday after a few days stay and high enjoyment with their sister, Miss Margie De haven and her brother, 308 Seventh Avenue, N. W. The home of Mrs. Mary Rice, 509 Commonwealth Avenue was the scene of a birthday party in honor of Mr. William McKinley Rice, her son, Amore these present were Rev. W. W. Hicks and wife and Mr. W. P. Tweedy of Hot Springs, Va. The affair took place January 1, 1919, New Year's Day. Mr. Anthony Shaw, of 106 Third Avenue, N. W., who has been quite ill, is somewhat improved at this writing his many friends will be pleased to see him as soon as his health allows. Mrs. Nannie Stainfield Jones, of 547 Lenore Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., who arrived in the city Tuesday, hecember 21, in visiting parents, Mr. Isaac and Mrs. Eliza Stainfield, of 66 Chestnut Street, N. W, and her uncle, Mr. Thomas Madison Stainfield and many of her relatives and friends of the city of Roanoke. She left for home Thursday, returning by way of the west and will stop over in Columbus, Ohio and visit her brother, Mr. Joseph Stainfield, 319 N. Champion Avenue. Mrs. Nannie Stainfield Jones and Mrs. Helen Harlow and her son, Master Clemon and her brother, Mr. Erfelt Stainfield took lunch with their uncle and aunt, Mr. M. and Mrs. Catherine Stainfield, Monday evening, January 6, at 153 Wells Alley, N. W. Rev. George C. Taylor delivered two strong sermons Sunday morning and night. There was a large audience in attendance in the morning. One member was added to the Church. The pastor's subject in the morning was "God's Relationship to Man." Quite a number communed. At night he delivered another strong discourse on the subject, "Man's Relationship to God." A very fine picture was portrayed In the sermons. Indeed all could easily see the great truths portrayed by the Doctor. To John Wesley A. M. E. Church Pittsburgh, Pa. The official board of the A. M. E. Church at Reamoke, highly commends Sister Chara Wade to any Christian Church. None need to feel ashamed of her. We regret very much to lose Sister Wade from our midst. A noble Christian wom an has left us to cast her lot with the people of Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev, William Moore, of Ninth Alabama, spent ten days at the pain West Virginia Monday, stating the work as progressive since the reopening after the great epidemic—the Spanish influenza—has abated. Mr. William Penn, of Town Creek Alabama spent days at the paired home of Mr. Green Penn, 119 Third Avenue, N. W. He is the older and only living brother of Sir Green Penn of Roanoke, Mr. William Penn was delighted with the scenery of our Mine City, between the Blind Ridge and the lofty Allegheny mountains and the water of the famous Crystal Springs. Don't forget The Planet and Plasters and Pills. They soothe your pains and cure your ills. The ladies of both girls declare they will try 'em and be convinced. They can be found at 153 Wells Alley, N. W. all through 1919, at the home of the Planet Agent, at all hours. Mrs. Jane Johnson Traynham had lunch with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Madison Standfield, January 7. Rev, Dr. J. Douglass Herben, the Evangelist is in the city this week and can be seen at 325 High Street, N. W. Mr. and Mrs. George Akers have returned to the city after spending Christmas and the holidays at Ivan hoe, Va. They were the guest of Mrs. Akers' father. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. White of 128 Seventh Avenue, N. W. entertained at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Dugger and Mrs. Mary E.' Penn last Sunday. A surprise birthday party was tendered Thomas C. Curtis, of 228 Seventh Avenue, N. W., Monday night, the sixth. Quite a number of his friends were 'invited by his better half and when he arrived from his daily occupation they greeted him most heartily. Mr. Samuel S. Jefferson, of Washington, D. C. spent a few days in the city as guest of Miss Florence M. Jordan. He was much impressed with the people and the Maple City and hopes to return in the near future as a landscape gardener of Washington and a graduate of Tuckahoe Institute. Mrs. Mary A. Robinson, of 214 Gregory Avenue, N. E. is yelk sick. She has been sick for five weeks, it was thought once that she was improving but for the past two weeks she has been red sick. She first had the Influenza, next it seems that it developed into other causes. She is much better at this writing. Mrs. Robinson is somewhat burdened over the death message which she received last Saturday evening of her youngest brother, Mr. Walter G. Fuller, of Richmond, Va., who died January 3, 1942. Of course this trouble adds much to her illness but we do pray and here that she will look to the One who doeth all things well. We do wish that Mrs. Robin son will soon be out. She is missed by her many friends. In their lovely residence, 315 Gilmer Avenue, N. W., Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thompson entertained at dinner, Wednesday evening, January 1, 1919, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, of Toledo, Ohio and Miss Gertrude Robinson, of Washington, D. C. The snugness home was beautifully decorated with ferns and potted plants, carrying out very effectively, the colors appropriate to the season. Musical selections were rendered by the honored guests and others. The excellent dinner and the very splendid manner in which the guest were entrained was indeed creditable to host and hostess. Those enjoying the charming hostility of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Miss Gertrude Robinson, Misses Marian Bowden, Mattie Bell, Marie Woodson, Ella Bowden, Mr. and Mrs, A. L. B. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs, P. W. Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Majors and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bur well. Died in Plainfield, N. J., December 28, 1918, William S. Johnson, only brother of Miss Alberta Johnson of Hollius, Va. and Mrs. Azalia Johnson Hackley, Romoke, Va. The deceased had made Plainfield his home for the past 26 years and by his genial position had won for himself a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. Y. Campbell, of the Calvary Baptist Church, plain field, assisted by Rev. Jones, of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He had been a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church since it was founded about 23 years ago and at the title of his death was one of its trustees, chairman of the finance committee, and had been choriest of the choir for 24 years. As tokens of the esteem in which he was held the floral tributes were beautiful, costly and numerous. His remains were brought to Hollis, Va. his old home, and laid to rest in the family plat beside his father, mother and three sisters, who preceded him to the grave several years ago. His work here is finished. He lies here peacefully sleeping, awaiting the resurrection morning, and as the cousins of the cedars that bore above his grave are ever verdant, so will his memory be in the hearts of the ones that loved him. Sleep on, beloved, and take thy rest. We loved thee, oh so dearly. But Jesus loved thee best— Good night! Good night! Good night! I want to extend my hearty and grateful thanks to Artie Allen Council, No. 74, for the handsome Christ mas box sent me by the members and members of several councils who so largely thought of me on Christ mas Day, from my district. May the richest blessing of the Almighty God rest upon each one and this little token may cause me to serve God better and be able to do more for them this year to their comforts than in the past. Yours for the good of the Order. (MRS*) C. J. DICKERSON, Dauty L. O. St. Luke. LITTLE WILLIES LETTER And now that the Christmas holidays are over, the New Year started with plenty new resolutions, every thing looks bright for the success of the colored folks. Let us watch, pray and work, the three together will bring success, don't do all, watching or all praying, nor all working but combine the three and see how you succeed but don't ask in prayer, for what you can do your self, ask God, for the things you can't do, and serve Him in every way you can, live right pray, support the Church as best you can, try to keep the Golden Rule, and you will be happy and successful, be true to yourself, true to your work, whatever it may be, true to your family, if you have one and true to your religion. Don't be like warm in anything. Don't stay up all night; big timing and they fall down on your job next day. Get your rest, be strong men and women. They are the only kind that will be of real service to themselves and the country. If you are a business man or wo man remember the old saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, work the hell and advertise" and you will make everybody sit up and take notice. We still hear the wedding belts, they are ever ringing in Roanoke, it seems. Everybody to their own pleasure. My compliments. My lives be long and happy and have every success, one and all, but for me, nope! By George, Never, "I know not what others may think but for my part, give me Liberty, or give me edath" Now this is what my marriage proof" friend, Dave Paige, of Petersburg said. I wouldn't say it, and put the girls against me, but my pal is an undertaker, and nobody loves him anyway, so whats' the difference. Mrs Thomas C. Curtis gave a sur prise dinner party to her husband, Lieut. T. C. Curtis, Monday night, January 6th, at his beautiful home on 7th Ave. N. W. Mrs. Curtis had invited a bunch of her husband's friends to call at their home at nine o'clock Monday night and when the husband came in at 9:30 P. M. he found the reception hall and parlor games and music, and of course he THE RICHMOND PLANET wanted to know what the invasion meant. He soon was informed and he joined in and a great evening was spent, at eleven o'clock (hello B.I.) "time for refreshments," the Madam called the gentlemen in the dining room where the following luncheon was served: Fried oysters, celery, orives, pickles, cod ham, potato salad hot rots, "burgery," la ce cake, bryan punch (grape juice) mixed nuts, hatis, cigars, W. B. F. Crow ell was toast master, and those pres eat and responding to toasts were: Thos. E. Gregory, James A. Swift, Samuel Broadax, C. E. Locklayer, Howard Dawley, W. M. Eowton, Marc Rainey, Wm. Free, Ward Hall, Lewa肾 Sir R. Mose Gilliam, D. K. Koon, C. W. Poundexter, Geo. W. Robinson and "Little Withe." The toastmaster then introduced Lieut. Curtis for the closing remarks and he was too full to say much. No — not what you think, "cause "Bryan Punce" won't do that to anybody, but so my nice things had been said about him and he had eaten so much (about 7 of the hot rots) that he expressed his pleasure of the evening and his friends in a few words. The Madam was presented by the toastmaster. She came to the door and said, "I'm delighted to have my husband's friends are and from the looks of my table you have enjoyed the evening, and I am very happy that you have," then after a song led 'y "Lit le Willie" all said good night it should have been good morning, and went home each hoping some one else had a birthday coming soon. Charlie Polndexter says, if you do, don't for get him, if he is out of the city we're him and he will be there, but don't call the roll till he gets there. Many happy returns of Jan. 6th to Lieut. Curtis. Honest to goodness, I haint broke marie one of dem New Year lutions. I done made, aint dat going some fur me. Lord help me, Yours, "Little Willie" Dear Brother—Our country is on trial again. We are entering into a Nation-Wide Campaign, January 12th to 19th, for Thirty Million dollars to save the lives of 4,000,000 people who are literally starving in the Eastern War Zone. At least four hundred thousand of the destitute are orphans—children without fathers and many of them without mothers. No government grants are available, such as those given Belgium, France and Serbia, American generosity is their only hope. Ten thousand dollars out of the $30,000,000 mentioned above has been allotted as Virginia's quota for her colored citizens. Only fifty years have passed since 4,000,000 No groes were upon their knees at the feet of American Philanthropy. Now we are asked to help others in the same way we were helped. In all the previous National appeals, the American Negro has gone "over the top" commendably with its other American citizens. Though the cats are frequent and the tasks heavy, yet our self-respect forces us to bear man fully with our white brothers every burden laid on the American people. In this day of suffering, this hour of need and duty, we lack of no better man to ask for cooperation than a Minister of the Gospel. We are asking you in every way possible to help us put the Drive over. We are earnestly asking every minister in Virginia to preach a special sermon along lines of the great need of the Armenians and Syrians on January 12th, using, if possible the text: "Inas much as ye did it unto one of the least of these, ye did unto me." Then on January 19th, the closing day of the Campaigna we earnestly request that you will take an offering for this Fund and turn it in to your County Chairman. This is indeed a great opportunity another opportunity for Negroes to prove their Americanism and their christianity in a common brotherhood of suffering humanity. Yours most truly, EDWARD DAVID CAFFEE Director of Colored Work. PRANK E. McCRAVY, Virginia State Director. REV. WILLIAM H. SKIPWTH, B. D (BILLY SKIPWTH) The Great International Preacher, Singer and Evangelist at First Baptist Church, Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor. The white people of this city with Rev. William A. Sunday (Billy Sunday) will open up a great religious campaign at the City Auditorium Sun KING W. H. ST. LOUIS day next for a six weeks drive, while the colored people will open up in their respective Churches, to this end the pastor and people of the First Baptist Church have secured the services of one of the best known Evangelists of our race, a man with a triple talent, the Rev W. H. Skipwith who stirs the people wherever he goes. Hear him. He can be located at 913 State Street. Phone Randolph 6080 If there is no Planet Agent in your neighborhood, write us about putting one there for you. [Portrait of a military officer in uniform]. SERGEANT LUCIAN B. WATKINS. LUCIAN B. WATKINS' (Continued From Fourth Page) charge it to me. Charge it to my Creator, because— GOD MADE ME BLACK. God made me black. It is to Him I owe Waatee'er my mission in the Mighty Plan The Trinity resolved in making man. White, Yellow, Red, and Brown,—God made them so,— He made me Black, and toilers all, we go Each to his task. Though robed in white or tan. 'Tis but the service of the soul that can Make known the measure of the Man below. We prize the gleaming glory of the day,— No less we love the beauty of the night: We pause to hear the song-bird's roundelay. And praise its coat of color or of white; For deeper than the reach of mortal sight God has outlained and marked His men of clay. Emerson once wrote: "Of what avail' the plow or sail Or Land or Life, if Freedom fail?" Today, we ask the same question. MUST BE FOUNDED ON PRINCIPLES It seems to me that a just Democracy must be founded on the principles that: Legally, there are but two classes of people in the world—those who behave themselves and those who do not. Morally, there are but two—those who loot, others and those who love themselves only. Spiritually, there are but two—those who love God and those who love the Devil. Surely, good behavior, good will to wards one's fellowmen and devotion to God deserve the highest reward on earth—as in Heaven. Whoever discriminates because of the color of a man's skin disregards the very name of Democracy and belies the great claim of National Liberty. NOTHING PERSONALLY Of course, Mr. Bissell you hold noth'ing against me—personally, since we have never met. You doubt'ess feel that you must bar "colored men" from your college purely in the interest of your business, the other students, etc. When one caters to a base prejudice one becomes a part of that evil and maintain the deplorable con'fiction that makes such a thing possi- A DIFFERENTIAL APOLOGY Sir, should anything I have written seem, in your judgment, as unjust or unreasonable, please consider the fact that yours is but another door of op portunity that has been slammed in another black face—and I resent it. I would forever despise myself did I not resent this thing that I believe, mocks the Amer'can flag I love and did my utmost to serve faithfully for nearly seventeen years. I resent it, not selfishly, but for the outraged race to which I belong—and to whom I owe the last breath of my devotion. I present it in the name of Democracy in the name of Liberty—in the name of brotherly Love—in the name of the crucified Christ—in the name of the Loving God. I present it in the name of the unborn generations of black babies—that they may be born free. I present it because Heaven gives me strength to resilient it—and I must. I present it—because my heart bleeds the blind blood—in an inward injury that no human eye can see. I present it—because my spirit it grows with the travail of the truth that must be born, again and again—till this war-rent earth and its battle-maimed millions are saved from that insufferable hell of Race Prejudice. "And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave 'Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave." Sincerely yours. LUCIAN B. WATKINS, Formerly, Sergeant First Class, Medical Department, U. S. A. LETTER FROM ONE OF OUR BOYS IN FRANCE TO MRS. JAMES E. ROYALL. In the Feld of France, November 28. 1918 My dear Mother—This day finds me in the best of spirits and health, and being Thanksgiving, spares me the time to drop you a few lines of my past experience in this world's great War. Upon rising this morning I thanked God for sparing me through this great conflict and asked to be spared to return home safely to my parents who have made it possible for my success. Today brought back to my memory the happy days when I spent my Thanksgiving at home with the family after spending the earlier part of the day with many friends at some football game the rest of the time was spent, with the immediate family. Just before commencing this letter John Brown entered the office and we conversed on the happy times we spent while in dear old Richmond, Va. I am indeed glad to say that this training and the test we went through before going into action was met by us with great success. Never before were the blacks put up to such test and made good. After going through this training we were then placed on the firing line to make good for the colored man as a fighter, which we did. We were first sent up to a quiet sector in front of a soldier who had been trained for forty years or more. In this sector again our ability was tested. We went out on patrols as we were directed and returned without the loss of lives, this being a surprise to many of our comrades. The test of the bombardment was also put or rather came to us in this sector. Imagine a rumbling of cannons for thirty some old hours and the bursting of shells all around you; and you dodging for the first place you can find for safety. This is a part of the game and the lucky ones return home safely. So you can see it is only a game of chance and your sons are among the lucky ones. In answering a sister Janie's letter I explained to her the reason I could not write you as I am writing now. Before the Armistice was signed, we were limited as to our writing. Now that this lid has been lifted I am allowed to write most anything but can't explain as I could tell it to you. At this time I am about fifteen miles from "Metz" that you have heard so much about. It is on the Western Front where the worst battles have been fought. At the close of the war my regiment was left in this spot, and the famous "Metz" was our objective. At this shot as I have said we captured prisoners and fought one of the greatest of all fights to protect a "white" who occupied our left sector. In my next letter I will write more about this or changes are that I will be back to you. Write me at your earliest and give my best love to all at home. Ask them to pray for my return home. From your loving son. Bugler Jes E. ROYALL, JR. 367th Infantry, Headquarters Co. A. P. O. 766—France. Mrs. Sarah Collins Fernandis, who for some time has been an active social worker in Baltimore, has been recently requested to work in the War Worker's Community Service Commission on Living Conditions of War Workers under the U.S. Department of Labor. Her headquarters are now in the Crocker Building, Chester Pa. Mrs. Fernandis, who is a graduate of Hamilton Institute, returns each week end for her work in Baltimore. Recently Mrs. Fernandis published a small book of verse—"Poems of the New Freedom"—which should be read according to a recent review in the Southern Workman, by "all who are interested in the new place the Negro is taking in affairs." The book includes these poems: "Hamilton: Fifty Years;" "Our Colored Soldiery;" "The Negro Mother;" "Our Allergance;" "Our Red Cross;" "The Lynchers;" and "My Thanksgiving." Mrs. Fernandis' poems express the homes and aspirations of her race in words which carry conviction. Mrs. Fernandis, in all her social work has shown wisdom as well as sympathy. She has carried into every day action her creed of good-will and unselfish service. Growers in the World Greatest Hair Growers in the World MME, M. E. 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My Wonderful it is $1.35, including war taxes—Double 12 cents extra for postage, KY. JUNSON, BOX 453, LOUISVILLE, KY. Falls Out, Breaks Off, Won't Grow, Splits Have you Tetter, Dandruff or Scaled Scalp? Are your Temples Thin or Bald? It makes no difference how bad your case is, or what other hair preparation failed. My Guarantee means your money back if not satisfied. My Wonderful Two Months' Treatment is $1.35, including war taxes Double Strength $2.10. Send 12 cents extra for postage, to— MADAM M. E. JOUNSON, BOX 453, LOUNVILLE, KY Jeffries No 1 COUGH MIXTURE ANTISEPTIC TO THE THROAT GUARANTEED PURE AND RELIABLE COUGHS, COLDS, HOUSENESS LEAD TO BIONCHUTIS, PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. PROTECT YOURSELF BY TAKING JEFFRIES NO. 1 RU THE COUNTY Scalp? Are your Temples Thin how bad your case is, or what Guarantee means your money back Two Months' Treatment is $1.5 Strength $2.10. Send 12 cents MADAM M. E. JOHNSON, RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Richmond, Va., Jan. 6, 1919. God in his Infinite Wisdom has removed from our midst, our missionary and co-worker, we realize Jeannie Price. In the death of this our sister and coworker, we realize the solemn truth that death loves a shining mark. Eminent alike for her pious Christian character, synapha thy and altruist spirit, she indeed offered a shining mark for the insatiate archer. Her association with our Sunday School has been one of most beautiful relation, ever willing to make the sacrifice necessary for the successful conduct of our school. Where ever suffering was reported, or the voice of the distressed was heard, she upon swift feet, like an angel of mercy, gave liberally of her own means and also that which was placed at her disposal. While her spirit has crossed the dark stream of death, whose ebbing tide empties into the shoreless sea, she leaves behind her a life worthy of our emulation. We shall miss her yet we know that she has gone to her well earned rest and all sorrowing after her is (therefore selfish; yet so tender were the ties of love which bound us together, that neither philosophy nor religion can soothe the anguish that wrings our hearts. The blood will follow where the knife is driven, the flesh will quiver where the pneurs tear but we yield ourselves to the will of God, who through love has thus afflicted us. The Second Baptist Church Sunday School therefore, Resolved—That a copy of this letter be made a part of our record and a copy be published in The Richmond Planet and St. Luke Herald. By order of Second Baptist Church Sunday School— DR. M. B. JONES, Supt. MISS E. L. BAILEY, Secy. Committee—Mrs. Ida E. Charity. Miss C. L. Bright-Messrs. W. L. Hopkins, J. A. Jones and C. H. Harper. MAKE YOUR OWN HAIR GROWER Start a Profitable and Independent Business, or make in small quantity for your own use and save money. Ingredients pure and harmless; can be purchased anywhere. Formula and Complete Instructions sent postpaid for $1.00—currency or money order. Address—GEORGE TOWNSNBY. Dept. E—1216 Pino St., Phila., Pa. 5t Y. W. C. A. NOTES Christmas week was quite a festive week at the Y. W. C. A. One of the very fine things done for us was a reception for twenty-five wounded soldiers of the West Hampton Hospital. This reception was given by Mrs. Massie through Mrs. Minmus. There were 78 guest present during the afternoon and evening. An informal program was rendered. The soldiers gave very interesting accounts of their going over the top. Club girls gave two parties during the week. Wersham's Negro Business Directory of the World FROM BOOTBLACK TO BANK PRESIDENT. Dear Friend: The world's greatest struggle is about over and all the nations are preparing to reconstruct their affairs, and we as one of the nations need to reconstruct our affairs in the business world $I_{n}$ a way that we can demand our place as one of the nations of the world. Will you join hands to link this chain with unity through such a directory that will reach every Negro man and woman's business or profession in all parts of the world? This is what the Directory will do; it will unite every business, trade or profession, it will also unite lost relatives and friends, it will unite Churches, Societies and all other organizations of the race, it will also serve as a traveling guide, it will open a field of opportunity to our people who may be handicapped by prejudice in the State in which they live. Now is the time to link this chain of unity through WORSHAM'S NEGRO BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF THE WORLD. Will you join us to make this a success? For all information write to, J. E. WORSHAM, 240 Main Street, E. Orange, N. J. All Churches Take Notice. RICHMOND Virginia Announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with E. C. Meyer Jewelry Co., Number 21 W. Broad Street as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Company in this city to employ a Colored woman as its representative. Weddins Presents, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. for sale. On visiting the store give Mrs. Waller the benefit of your purchase. Give her a call. NO1 TRADE MARK COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGNSTS, 30C—60C $4.10 Especially recommended to Speakers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengths the Voice and Strengthens the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it—write to THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist £14 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express. NORTHAMPTON COUNTRY TRAINING SCHOOL GARYSBURG, N. C. A Christian Institution for Negro Youths of Both Seyes Location: On a beautiful campus. Healthful surroundings. Accessible by two trunk line railroads (S. A. L. and A. C. L.) Courses: Teacher-Training, Home Makers, Farm Makers, Industrial. Terms; Tuition Free to the Students of Northampton County; a Small Fee for other students. Other expenses reasonable. Graduates Receive a State Elementary Certificate. For further information write, REV. H. C. JONES, Principal. ENOUGH CURE FOR RHEUMATISM One of Our Downtown Druggists Says Prescription No. C.2223 Has Made Many Wonderful Cures of Worst Cases, and It Don't Cost Much, Either. One of our downtown prescription druggists told our reporter that he has a heavy sale on the prescription C.2223 for the relief and care of the worst forms of rheumatism. We advise everybody who suffers from rheumatism to keep off the damp ground, keep the feet dry, drink lots of pure water and take a daily dose of Prescription C.2223 to keep down and expel the uric acid from the blood. Those terrible aches and pains, swollen muscles, aching back and every form of rheumatism can be easily cured by following these few simple directions and taking the dose indicated on every bottle of C-2223. So many remarkable cures have been made by this wonderful prescription that any of our readers who suffer are urged and advised to ask any of our prescription drug stores for Prescription C-2223 and take it as directed on the prescription pasted on each bottle. A physician's large bottle sent to any one prepaid for 60 cents. Address C-2223 Laboratories, Dept. D, Memphis, Tennessee. RADE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. TIME IS FIETTING—KEEP POSTED --- VOLUME XXXVL NUMBER 9. LUCINN D. WATKINS' DINGING REPLY TO PRES. DISSELL Refused Admittance to College on Account of Color, the Scholarly Soldier Answers. 640 Stirling St., Baltimore, Md. Christmas Day, 1918 Mr. L. H. Dissell. Sir--Since receiving your letter of December 4. h, in watch you heartily advised my enrollment as a student in your college of Photography for the vocational training granted me recently by the Federal Board For Vocational Education, Washington, D. C., I have been informed by that Board, as follows: "We have just been advised by the Minnesota School of Photography that cooted men are not taken in their school." 'HONORABLY DISCHAEGED. I was honorably discharged, April 15, 1918, at Camp Funston, Kansas, by reason of paysal disability, in curred in the line of my duties as an American soldier. My case comes under the provision of the United States War Department, through which disabled soldiers are granted such vocational training as they may olet, that are gifted to their several needs in civil life. Sir, this proviso of our Government is an impar that the present, but it seems that you would limit it in its application. SELECTED THIS COURSE I elected a course in photography as my vocational training, this being a subject in which I am especially interested. I sought admission to your school that I might obtain this training. So far as I know, yours is the only institution of its kind in America. I understand that you are its founder and as well as being its president. I wrote you to relate to my enrolment in your college. You replied in the following words, to wit: Effingham, Ill. December 4, 1918. Mr. Lucian B. Watkins, No. 649 Stirling street, Baltimore, Md. Dear Mr. Watkins—Your valued favor of recent date received and we were pleased to hear from you and to learn that you have decided to take a course in our school. Upon enrollment we will take pleas ure in advancing you as rapidly as possible in high grade photography. We know Mr. Walkins, that you will be delighted with the work as we teach it as it is pleasant, interest ing and highly profitable. The demand for photography is enormous and a well conducted stu dfo is a splendid investment. Looking forward with pleasure to your enrollment we remain. Cordially yours, (Signed.) L. H. BISSELL, President. DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS COLORED Prosumably . . . sir, when you wrote this letter you did not know that you were addressing a colored man, Mr. Bissell you cannot know as to what it means to be a colored man in Amer'en, I have heard that in France a native of my race is a Frenchman in England he is 'an Englishman'; in Spain he is a Scandi; in Mexico he is a Mexican. Is it not possible for him to be a plain American where he is now, for the most part, considered as being a mere Negro—with that in shouting small "nr"—or that despite able thing called "nigger," which implies about the value of a rimless zero? Mr. Bissell, I am sure you will pardon me when I say—If The World Has Been Made Safe for Democracy, it now seems necessary that Democracy Be Made Safe for The World. EITHER FATE OF FORTUNE Yes; I am a colored man. Whether or not this is my fate or my fortune I do not know. But I am a member of the race of Crispus Attucks, who died the first martyr for American Independence. I belong to the race of "Big Jim" Parker who saved McKinley from the second shot of the assasin. I am a mer Ser of the race of Henson, who went with Perry to the Pole. I am one of the race of black boys who died gloriously in Flanders fields and in Ne Man's Land—to establish on earth a Democracy that is hound less and a Liberty that is color-blend. If it is a crime to be black., don't (Continued on Lighth Page.) STOCKHOLERS MEET The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Mechanics Savings Bank was held last Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third St. There was a large attendance. President, John Mitchell, Jr. presided. During the reading of his report, Vice-President John T. Taylor acted in his stead. Pres. Mitchell delivered a long but interesting report. He spoke of the progress of the bank and told of the long line of depositors that now crowded the doors of the institution. He had looked on with the hope that the total deposits would reach a half million dollars and his hopes were a' out to be realized. The attendance of the Directors was a source of gratification to him. He read the commandment given the Mechanics Savings Bank when Judge Crump deed it to the 25 per cent allowance to the depositors of the funct True Reformers' Savings Bank through the Mechanics Savings Bank. JUDGE CP MP IS TENDERED THANKS. He recommended that a vote of thanks be extended to the distinguished jurist for this recognition of the limitation of the colored people of "La city. At the finish of the remuneration upon motion of Miss M. L. Cles, the whole body of stockholders arose and sang "I will guide thee with my eye" extending at the same time a vote of thanks to the President "Mr. R. H. Feuerleder moved that a vote of thanks be extended to Judge Peyavey C. Crump of the Law and Equality Court. This was done unanimously. During the course of President Mitchell's remarks, he stated that the Mechanics Savings Bank aggregate purchases and subscriptions to the Liberty Loans would reach $4,000. THE CASHIER'S REPORT. Cashier A. V. Norrell, Jr. made a fine report. He stated that in January 1918, the total resources of the institution were $804,986.58. At present the total resources are $488,952.42, an increase of $184,955.84. In 1917, the tota deposits' for the year amounted to $226,081.59. The total deposits for the year 1918 amounted to $415,704.19, an increase of $189,622.80, prior to the payment of the Christmas Savings Club checks the total resources were $640,755.90 and the total deposits $452,754.56. MISS CHILES MOTION The report was received with much enthusiasm. At the conclusion on Miss M. L. Chiles made an excellent address, at the conclusion of which she nominated the following Directors: John Mitchell Jr., John T. Taylor E. R. Jefferson, R. W. Whitling A. A Tenant, A D. Price, J. M. G. Ramsey and J. J. Carter. They were unanimously elected Dr A A Tenant, Secretary of the Board had called the roll at the outset and corrections in the same were made, Mr. S. J. Gilpin offered prayer at the opening and Deacon R. W. Whitling announced the benediction. RETURNS THANKS. I wish to thank the generous publie for its kindly remembrance of this institution during the past holiday. The little children of the Friends' Orphan Asylum and Day Nursery were made very happy. I wish that I had the space to mention each one personally but I cannot in this article. The money donations amounted to $53.00; two barrels of flour; one barrel of apples; ice cream; candy; nuts clothing; grocerys; stockings, bed clothing; articles of hardware for the kitchen etc.; one large hot blast stove and four girls of blankets from the Neighborhood Association. A box of candy, nuts and clothing from a friend in the state of Iowa. Rev, Mrs. Randolph Peyton brought a special donation of dresses and jackets to the boys and girls. Special menton also should 'be made of Mrs. Artena Miller who anually for many years has remembered ed these children. Mrs. Rosa Wood, Mrs. J. H. Scott—oranges and grapes; Mrs. Minerva Praxton, Mrs. Elta Dickerson, Y. W. C. A.; Y. M. C. A.; H. M. C.; Navy Hill School; Beneficial Clubs and others are to be thanked again and again for their remembrance of me and my children. May the Lord add his richest blessings to you all. Yours sincerely, BETTIE G. McCRAW, Matron. FOR SALE. A well established confectionery, ice cream parlor and lunch room on North 2nd street. The owner has, decided to retire from business and is willing to make a sacrifice if a quick sale can be had. Apply to, JOHN H. BRAXTON AMERICAN GENERAL FOR THE WORLD. GREET JOHN FAMILY GEORG. BEL. JOHNSON-1-19- ```markdown ``` HOOD A. M. E. ZION CHURCH OPENING OF HOOD TEMPLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Former Clay Street M. E. Church to Be Occupied by Colored Congregation Tomorrow. The following is the week's program of Jubilee and Thanksgiving on entering the new Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, corner West Clay and North Adam Streets, Richmond, Va., January 12 to 27, 1919. Bishop G. L. Blackwell D. D. LL. D is the Presiding Bishop; Rev. M. N. Gregory, D. D. Presiding Elder; P. Roy Flack, B. D. Pastor. PROGRAMME Sunday, January 12, 1919 9:30 A. M.—Sunday School—Al-dressed by Prof. J. W. Eichelberger Jr. A. M. of Warren, Ark., Super-intendent of the Sunday Schools. 11:40 A. M.—Opening Sermon, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, D. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., representing the fourth Episcopal District, associated by Bishop J. W. Astork, D. D., LL, D. of Montgomery, Ala., representing the Third Episcopal District. 3 P. M.—Grand Platform Meeting. Music by Hood Temple Choir, Special selections by Rev. L. T. Conquest, of etroit, Mich. Bishop George L. Blackwell, D. D., LL, D. Master of Ceremonies. To this Program and Service, our white friends are especially invited. Introduction of Bishops, General Officers and Visiting Clergy. Historic reminiscences of Hood Temple, by Rev. O. G. Jonkins, D. D., of Richzaon, Va.; of Clay Street M. E. Church, South, by Mr. Asa Johnson, Addresses by Mr. J. H. Chappell, former Chairman Trustee Board of Clay Street Church; by Rev. F. R. Chenault, D. D., Pastor Broad St. M. E. Church, South; by Rev. J. L. Bray, D. D., Pastor Decatur St. M. E. Church and former Pastor of Clay Street Church; by Bishop Collins Denny, D. D., LL. D., of M. E. Church, South, who will also make the appeal for $5,000. 6:10 P. M.—Varick Christian Endevor Foca, addressed by Prof. Aaron Brown, of Pensacola, Fla., Secretary of the Varlick C. E. Union. 7:10 P. M.—Sermon by Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., LL. D., of Charlotte, N. C., representing Second Episcopal District; Associated by Bishop A. J. Warner, D. D., of Charlotte, N. C., representing the Sixth Episcopal District. Brief address by Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor of First African Baptist Church, Richmond. Music at this service will be furnished by First African Baptist Choir. (Continued on fifth page.) Mrs. Laura Jones Gone. Mrs. Laura Jones, wife of Mr. Gee. Jones, departed this life Dec. 31st, 1918 after an illness of not more than three hours. She was of a most beautiful character and was much beloved by all who knew her. She was She is survived by her husband, five ful peighbor and an earnest Christian a faithful wife, loving mother, peacessons, three daughters and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were deferred until a later date when it will be held at Mt Zion Church in Buckingham Co. of which she was a member On Jan. 2nd, her remains were laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery under the supervision of Z. D. Lewis, Jr., Undertaker. BAPTISTS, BANK AND FILE, WANT PEACE AND UNION To the casual observer the National Baptist Convention's controversy, since the close of the Nashville meet in' of the Commission, December 12, is static. L. e' it seems to be making no progress to a successful end. But he is a casual observer indeed who thinks so. The meeting of the Commission in Nashville made clear at least two points in favor of the Baptist public which will no doubt, be the court of last appeal in this controversy; viz. 1. What was the real ground of the split that came in the National Bap tist ranks in 1915 in Chicago? The Jones faction has all along insisted that the securing of the charter for the National Baptist Convention caused the split; but the Morris faction claims that the failure of the Publishing Board to acknowledge the power and control of the National Baptist Convention caused it. What did the Nashville meeting bring out? It brought out the fact that when the Morris men consented to cancell the objectable charter gotten out in Washington, D. C., to withdraw the lawsuit, to extend the usual courses to visiting Baptists, corresponding messengers to associations conventions, etc., to follow the usual practice among Baptists in receiving numbers in to churches, to leave open the question of establishing the Theological Summary to joint efforts of the representatives of the Colored Convention and the representatives of the Southern and Northern Baptists, to adjust the debts of the two Conventions by suitable committees appointed for that purpose, in fine, when they consented to do every thing that the Jones men wanted done and add to it everything that the Southern Baptist Convention (white) through their representatives suggested (provided the Jones men would be knowledge the right of ownership and the control of all its Boards) then it was that the Jones men refused to make such acknowledgement and consequently to reunite. DR. JONES INCONSISTENT Drs. Boyd and Jones feigned down the idea of Convent in control with all the power that they could command. Dr. Jones astonished many by making an extended speech that had in it the autocratic rather than the democratic spirit, for which Baptists have always stood. He has made it very plain that he believed that so im- (Continued on Fourth Page.) R. W. [Name] THE LATE COL. THOMAS M. CR UMP. serve to give the many organizations and friends of the late Col. Thomas M. Crump in the city of Richmond, and State of Virginia, an opportunity to do honor to his memory, we the officers of the Association therefore earnestly ask and request the full co-operation of the public in this, our most worthy undertaking. All contributions may be sent to John T Taylor, Financial Secretary, 700 North 2nd, Street, Richmond Va. All contributions received will be promptly acknowledged and the names and the amounts contributed will appear each week in the Richmond Planet. Yours, for the Cairo, OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Planet Lodge No. 23 K. of P. $101.00 W. Henry Walton, Richmond, 5.00 John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, 10.00 John T Taylor, Richmond, 5.00 R. W. Whiting, Richmond, 5.00 S. R. Baker, Richmond, 1.00 J. W. Thompson, Richmond, 5.00 John R. Chiles, Richmond, 1.00 James Anthony, Richmond, 1.00 W. Henry Jones, Richmond, 1.00 W. Henry Taylor, Richmond, 1.00 J. J. Carter, Richmond, 5.00 R. H. Fauntleroy, Richmond, 5.00 Edward Turner, Richmond, 1.00 John T. Eggleston, Richmond, 1.00 —Mrs. Martina Harris of Petersburg, Va., was in the city this week to attend the annual meeting of the S-oeek holders of the Mechanics Savings Bank. Rev. A. A. Hector, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, who has been stationed at the Army Y. M. C. A., Camp Ise, Va., is now at home again, 743 N. 5th street. Mr. Nicholas Price and family wish to thank the many friends for their kindness shown them during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Mrs. Jennie Price. VIOLIN RECTAL, AT VA., UNION UNIVERSITY. Andrew Edwards the concert-violist and instructor recently made his first public appearance in the South at Virginia Union University in the concert entitled: An Evening in a World of Classes." A Vibia Recital in which Edwards will garner Friday evening, January 31, 1919 will mark the second of a series of concerts for the benefit of the Endowment Fund of Virginia Union University. You are invited to attend this Recital. I desire to know the whereabouts of my father, Scott Gibson, FRANK GIBSON. Sperryville, Virginia, Careo Charles Monday. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS The officers of the various Lodges of Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe of R'chmond, Va. will be installed by the Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. at the Fifth Street Baptist Church Tuesday night, January 21, 1919 at eight-thirty o'clock. The public is invited. On Monday night, December 16th, 1918, when Planet, Lodge No. 23 Knights of Fythias had completed its routine of business, Sir Knight W. Henry Walton, one of the pioneer members of Planet Lodge, and one who is ever on the alert to offer suggestions for the upbuilding of the brotherhood of the Lodge, offered a resolution, having for its object the erection by popular subscription of a suitable monument to the memory of the Lite Col. Thomas M. Crump, one of the founders of Planet Lodge No. 23, K. of P, and for more than twenty years the honored Grand Keeper of Records and Seal of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. The resolution, was unanimously adopted by the Lodge and the following committee named for the purpose of organizing the Col. Thomas M. Crump Monument Association: Sir, Knights, W Henry Walton, John T. Taylor, John R. Chiles, W. Henry Jones John T. Engleston, J. Henry Taylor, Edward Turner, James Anthony, J. W. Thompson, R. H. Famaterley and B. A. Graves. The above Association was duly organized with the following officers: Sir W. Henry Walton, President, Sir John R. Chiles, Vice President, Sir J. W Thompson, Treasurer, Sir Edward Tuner, Recordling Secretary, Sir John T Taylor, Financial Secretary, Sir B. A. Graves, Chaplain. Believing that the above action on the part of the Planet Lodge will The Death of Mr. Renben Nelson Died January 7, 1919, at his residence, 17 E. 131st Street, New York City, Reuben W, Nelson, Jr., brother of R, S, Nelson, Richmond, Va. He was a member of Virginia Lodge, No 6, Knights of Pythias Fuural of Mrs. Jennie L. Price. The funeral services for Mrs. Teresa L. Price, who died Saturday A. M. January 4, 1919 at her residen dance, 1309 Chaffin Street, were conducted Monday afternoon from the Second Baptist Church. On account of the disability of the pastor, Rev. Z. D. Lewis, his brother served in his place. She had been a member of the above named Church for a number of years. A faithful member and a cootur worker. She was a friend of the friendless, relieving suffering wherever she could. She carried sunshine wherever she went. Her death will be greatly felt in the community and Church. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Price, three children, Bessie, Ambrose and Robert, at home, one brother, Robert Fife, of this city and one sister, Mrs. Martha Byrd, of Meyers da, Pa. In Memoriam. In sad but lofty remembrance of our dear son and brother, Irving Benjamin Liggins who departed this life five years ago, January 5, 1914. Call not the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er. On the border land we left him, Soon to meet and part no more. When we leave this world of changes. When we leave this world of care We shall find our missing loved one's In our Father's mansion fair. Miss Lillian Cunningham, of Tuskegee Institute, is now linotying at The Planet Office. PRICE, FIVE CENTS $147.00 Card of Thanks. The Family. R. B. POWELL, Asst. Mgr. DO YOU KNOW IHM? TWO SATURDAY...JANUARY 11, 1919 CANDIDATE MANNING AGAINST POLITIAL REPRESSION (Written for exclusive publication in The Richmond Planet by Joseph C. Manning, who is a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the U. S.) That which ought to be made clear in the minds of the American people, the fact that should be plainly borne on is the truth that the existing political condition in the Southern States is one of political repression of the masses of the people of the South and is not so-called "Negro disfranchisement." Those responsible for the rule of the people of the South by minority government, those who have fastened the autocracy system upon all the people of the South, are astute, indeed, in their propaganda to uphold the wrenches they perpetrate as against true democracy. Southern Democracy called it upholding "white supremacy." In the days prior to disfranchisement legislation when this political autocracy stuffed ballot boxes in the 'black belt' counties to overcome majorities polled in the "white counties." Kolb was counted out as Governor of Alabama, as was Evans of Tennessee by this method. The autocracy was simply upholding minority rule. It was not upholding "white supremacy." Under the existing system, the political autocracy has lynched the ballot rights of all the people of the South in opposition to this system and, while the colored citizen is eliminated from voice in government it is not a condition of mere "Negro disfranchisement." Republican party leaders of the North have known these facts all along. I charge that many of them have not desired that the South become Republican because it would lessen the power of Northern Republican leaders and bring about a wider distribution of Federal patronage. I charge that some Northern Republicans have wished for Northern sectional Republican control, to the exclusion of making the government fully American, Northern Republican leaders, since the Harrison administration went out of control, have relegated the Southern cause to nothing more than a field for delegate-getting exploitation. Delegates from the South to the National Republican Convention have been seated solely on the grounds that the delegates seated favored the nomination of the candidate for President, whose nomination was desired by the interests dominating the National Republican Committee. This procedure set up as regular, in the South, organizations and leaders having no other aspirations than Federal patronage. It frequently made irregular organizations that had carciness and local votes behind them, bringing defeat for reelection to candidates for local county offices. This policy has left the Republican party in most of the States of the South without sincerity of purpose or recognized leadership other than candidates for post offices. This nomination of candidates for President by the Republican National Committee also disrupted the party in the North. I fought this thing in 1908. I understood, then, its pernicious character and know the harmful results to come from such a course. I resent the repression of the people of the South by the Southern Democratic political autocracy, on the one hand, and by this Northern Republican recency and duplicity, on the other. I promise to carry the whole truth to the Republican voters of the country and let it be determined whether or not this Northern Republican leadership shall continue in these questionable methods and reprehensible tactics. The only way to bring up an issue is to state all the facts involved and force a square adjustment. There has not been, in a majority of the Southern States, any sincere party organization since the Roosevelt-Hitchett program of 1908 to nominate Taft. Mellurg, it will be remembered, fixed the Southern "delegates" for the 1908 Republican National Committee that nominated Taft. Practically the identical Southern firemen of that 1908 steam-roller acted in the same capacity in 1912. The machine Roeveckt constructed to nominate Toft in 1908 rolled over Roosevelt in 1912. The personal of that sort of "politics" in the South stands for no more, except a longing for Federal jobs, than does confederate money stand for a thing of value. A self respecting Republican President would decline to appoint any one of these "pie" pirates to Federal office. The hour has struck to stop this thing of having the Republican South prostituted to the plane of being no more than a pawn for Northern Republican manipulators of national party nominations. The time has come for citizens in the South, who are Republicans and who have a right to vote under the constitution of the United States, to assert their right. They have a right to organize and to present their just demands for voice in government. The Republican Party has no right to cast out from its deliberations those whose rights have been lynched by a political autocracy; and, particularly is this true, since that Republican ad- ministrations and Northern Republican Party leaders have not raised a hand to stay this outlawry of human justice and constitutional ballot rights. Now, while other outlawed peoples are organizing for recognition for voice in government, for self determination in government, why not the repressed Republican South peacefully proceed, in deliberate organization, and be heard in the Republican National Convention of 1920? I pledge the repressed South that its cause shall have a hearing. Repetition of past party tactics will not again be tolerated. This is a fight for the right. It is a fight to the finish. We mean business and we will not quit until justice is restored and established. JOSEPH C. MANNING. 204 West 14th Street, New York City RELIEF FOR ARMENIANS AND SYRIANS. Appeals have been issued to every minister in Virginia to support the intensive campaign in this State for $100,000 for the relief for suffering Armenians and Syrians, which opens January 12, continuing for eight days under the auspices of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief. The support of the people in every section of Virginia is urgently needed if the State is to raise its quota in the national campaign. The movement has been strongly indorsed by everyone familiar with conditions in the Near East. State Chairman Walker Scott, of Richmond, has appealed to the people throughout Virginia to contribute to this cause—one of the greatest movements ever undertaken for the relief of suffering humanity. Virginia ministers have just been sent the following letter by State Director Frank E. McCray: "We are entering into a nationwide campaign January 12 to 19, for $30,000,000 to save the lives of 4,000,000 who are literally starving in the Eastern War Zone. At least 400,000 of these destitute are children without mothers. No government grants are available such as those given Belgium, France and Serbia, American generosity is their only hope. In this great cause of helping suffering humanity we know of no better man to ask for co-operation than a minister of the gosse, and so we are writing to you, asking that you cooperate with us to the greatest extent possible, and do everything in your power to help us put this drive ever "We are earnestly requesting every minister in Virginia to preach a special sermon along the lines of the great need of the Armenians and Syrians on January 12, using if possible the text, "Insmuch as ye did if unto the least of these, ye did if unto me." Then on January 19, the closing day of the campaign, we earnestly request that you will take an offering for this fund and turn it over to your county chairman. "This in indeed a great opportunity and we know the cause of suffering humanity will appease to you." RICHMOND BOYS IN FRANCE WHIP ALL COMERS. Have Defeated Every Opponent in Baseball and Football. Veterinary Hospital, No. 4. Carbon Blance, Base Section No. 2. A. P. G. 705, A. E. F. Dear Editor—We feel very much indebted to you for publishing various articles from time to time, but it is the only way we can let our people know that we are still on top, and your paper also brings to us very interesting news from home. Sometimes we receive as high as six a week, and always at least one. No doubt you will be surprised to know that you are a very important character among your boys of the A. E. F. Captain Robert B. Lewis, of the baseball team and Captain Shirley Williams of the football team had a discussion over the park. After a long and technical discussion, Lewis won over Williams. Lieut. Doutty's Labor Company No. 6, were crying for a game with Major Buffington's Vets, as they had not been defeated in France. Manager Knight and Captain Lewis called Major Buffington's Vets together and directed the conceived club to Captain Vestal's park, just west of Captain Koster's headquarters. After nine innings of hard ball playing Umpire James Mitchell announced, Buffington's Vets—5, Doutty's Laborers—4. The summary of the game was kept up to the sixth inning when our opponents got a three base hit, seeing two men, and we had not crossed the home plate. Mess Scranton J. A. Johnson got so interested over the game, that he threw away all records, and rooted until he could root no more. THE LINE UP Wagoner Powhatan Henley, Cateher; Private First Class, Harrison Davis, Pitcher; Private First Class William A. Turner, Pitcher; Private First Class Angie W. Johnson, Pitcher; Private First Class Andrew Poindexter, Short Stop; Farrier Marion N. Robinson, First Base; Farrier Robert Lewis, Second Base; Serguean Robert H. Scott, Third Base; Private First Class George W. Branch, Leff Field; Private Joseph Mayo, Center Field; Corporal Herman E. Lee, Right Field. Corporal Francis C. Knight, Manager. SAVE PLANET COUPONS AND GET A BIG REWARD THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA BRIDGEPORT NEWS. Bridgeport, Ohio, January 4.—Rev. A. F. Johnston, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, is planning to build a new church. He will submit his plans to his congregation soon. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church had an old time watch meeting and prayed the old year out and the new year in. Mrs. Isaac Laston, of Cleveland, Ohio returned home after spending the holidays with her sister in law, Mrs. Mary Heath. Mrs. Ed. Payne is spending a few days at the old folks in Adeane Ohio. Booker T. Washington Lodge had a fine meeting Tuesday eve. The W. M. Laston Heath, gave a good lecture. H B. Logan and family motored to Washington, Pa. Sunday in the new car and spent the day calling on friends. Colored men in the mills and shops are holding good jobs and the color line is fast passing away. The funeral service of Roy, Emanuel Granderson was held in Sixth Street Church, Martin'sberry, Ohio at two o'clock. The sermon was delivered by Roy, S. S. Cochran, of Bridgport, who preached a soul-stirring message. The funeral was largely attended by white and colored. Many ministers were present and spoke concerning the noble life he lived. Roy, Dr. Daniel, the pastor of First Baptist Church (white) spoke of his life and character in the highest terms. Among the many things he said that the twelve years of study of the gospel had convinced him that there was no such thing as "Negro Problem," only among a few numskull, two cont politicians. But the Church knows no such problem. The only question of today is the blood of Jesus. He also spoke largely of his work among the Negro race. Roy, Granderson will for ages to come, in the memory of his many friends, still live in his good works. He was converted in the Sixth Street Church, of Martins Ferry, Ohio forty years ago and helped to build the church up to where it is today and was buried from the same church. In Steubenville, Ohio he started the first and only Baptist Church, started with a shed to worship in, and today they have a six thousand dollar church and almost paid for. Too much cannot be said of this great worker in Christ---Brother Emanuel Granderson. RICHMOND BOYS IN FRANCE PULL OFF A VARIED AND INTERESTING PROGRAM Veterinary Hospital No. 4. A. P. O. 705, Base Sec. No. 2. December 14, 1918 Dear Editor,—Again in advance we thank you for the publication of the following article, from your boys of the Veterinary Hospital No. 4., A. E. F. We hope you and the good people of Richmond A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year, trusting that you all will enjoy all the luxury of life, that our city can afford. It is good enough for me, and if you would spend seven months in France it would be good enough for you. How the Veterinary Hospital No. 4, A. E. F., expects to spend Christ mas After performing our military duty, we will unite in a religious meeting, to give thanks to God Almighty for taking care of our families and friends that we left behind, and for guiding us safely thus far. We feel that we have especially been blessed by our great Jehovah. Out of our large number, and the period of time we have been from home. He has not seen fit to take away from us, but one of our comrades. We trust that the good people of Richmond will coninue to do their bit in the future as we believe they have done in the past continue to knock at the door of Christ for the success of the A. E. F., and an early return to the U. S. A. We desire the readers of the Planet to remember us to the various churches and lodges of our city. Mess Sergeant. James A. Johnson is already on the alert, trying to get ready for the great feast on Christmas Day. I know it would be amusing for the people who know him, to see him stroking from market, to mar ket trying to speak French and Spanish and the various languages which it is necessary to know, to make mur ketng in France. His head, shoulders hands, legs and feet all going at the same time, and still the poor little sergeant, leaves without expressing himself as he desires, but by some means he always gets what he goes after. I don't know how he does it, but he does it all right, and we don't care how he gets it, he can snatch it or he can but it just so he brings it when he comes. THE EVENING PROGRAM Manager Knight has booked games for Captain Lewis of the baseball and Captain Williams of the football teams and the two hard working Captains are making every effort to get their men in perfect shape to gain victory for their comrades and hon or for Kellmond. After we have won both games why we speak so is be cause we do not know defeat. we will entertain our comrades and many others with old Virgina'Minstrel. Opening chops, Led by Private First Class Norman W. Bell, "Raised rooked tonight," Piano solo by Bugler Wesley Wosely Graves; Buck and Wing Dancing, Cook Harvey L. Cosby; Biseut and h's bones, accompanied by music by Favier Eddie White. Selection by Private Matthew M'xois' Quartet; "You can lead a mule to water but you certainly can't make him drink. You can send a fool to cottage, but you certainly can't make aim think." Solo Selection by Private Walter E. Johnson; When I lay down the arms of Uncle Sam I will come to the arms of you." Music by Farrier Edd'e White; Joke, by Corporal Richard Bailey and Private First Class Fred Wilson better known as Hopewell Steve Pipe. Selection by Quartett. "Civilians there is a soldier in the house and you can't come in. Solo, by Private John Rozzell. Moth or move your false tooth for Fethes wants to mingle with the gums. Solo, by Bugler Wesley O. Graves, "Court—House," Duct, by Private Dewey Taylor and Private John Wind field, A Perfect Day." Solo, by Private First Class Richard Smith, Why Should I Care What becomes of me now. Farrer Floyd Overby has introduced a new game in France, "Jack Rocks" Old Black Joe. "Finish" Respectfully yours, Captain F. C. KNIGHT. TEXAS GOVERNOR ORDERS AN INVESTIGATION OF RECENT LYNCHING. Mississippi Governor Invites N. A. A. C. P. to Torrid Abode. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its Secretary, John R. Shillady of New York, announces the receipt of a reply from the Governor of Texas, concerning the lynching of Charles Shipman in Fort Bend County, Texas, in November, in which the Governor's Secretary says that the Governor has referred the matter to the Adjutant General of the State for investigation. In reply to the inquiry of a Jackson, Mississippi, paper is to whether he would make any reply to the inquiry of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People concerning what he was going to do about the lynching of four Negroes, two of them young women, one young girl being sixteen and one boy fifteen, old, the Governor of that State said: "No, not toight, but I might give you a little advance information to the effect that I will tell them, in effect, to go to____." DEMOCRACY CONGRESS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. The largest and most widely distributed set of delegates ever assembled in a national convention for equality of rights for colored Americans held a great three days' session in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M street, between 15th and 16th streets, as the National Colored Congress for World Democracy, under the auspices of the National Equal Rights League. The announced object of this congress is to have the cause of colored Americans for world democracy presented and promoted at the peace conceive. N. S. Taylor, of Mississippi is the presiding officer, J.L. Neill of the District, recording secretary; William Monroe Trotter of Boston, corresponding secretary At the session yesterday, the 300 delegates present from thirty-seven states, one delegate being from the state of Washington committees were appointed on address to the world for democracy and on nominating 5 commissioners to Versailles to work for the inclusion of a clause in the world peace treaty for the abolition of race autocracy. DUBOIS REPUDIATED One resolution adopted repudiated Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, who gave out an interview in Paris to the effect that domestic questions were subordinate in the peace conference. Another resolution congratulated the Jewish congress on demanding the abolition of restrictions against Jews in every country as part of the peace settlement. 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The sky is overcast, and the overall atmosphere appears industrial and somewhat desolate. First photograpgs of the famous English Channel train ferry, a war secret kept three whole years from friend and foo alike. This and similar boats transferred at once whole supply trains across the English Channel to British railway tracks in France. Insert shows interior of the English Channel train ferry showing the arrangement of whole trains on each ferry. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The New Year with the Y. M. C. A. is a joyous hour we have been able to hold old frends and make new frends by honest word, in the sight of God. "Them this honor me them will I honor.—If any man serve me, let him follow me and where I am there shall also my servant be; if any man serve me, h in will my father honor." Wednesday, New Year's morning 10 o'clock, a live meeting for the be ginning. Last Saturday the class for the ex planation on the New Year School Los son was a busy hour with all who attended. Remember that you are expected and that the hour's for you. Come and bring a friend. The First Sunday in the New Year found the boys and men ready for service. 9:30 A. M. the workers held a good meeting and went to their work happy. The great exemplary meetings for men by the Y. M. C. A. and churches were launched at the First Baptist Church 3:30 P. M. The cottet was high. On the account of sinners Dr. T. J. King could not be present but Dr. W. T. Johnson pastor of the First Baptist Church very kindly took his place and delivered a gospel message which was right to the heart of everybody. One young man was present who has just surrendered to the Lord. The fire among many's burning. The meetings are open. Prayer every day 12 M. do not forget this. The committee did excellent work in the city jail and city home. Today 5 P. M. come to the Y. M. C. A. building to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson by Dr. W. H. Stokes. Men he on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. All workers are invited to the Y. M. C. A. build'n; 9:30 A. M. for workers. Mothers send your boys to the meeting at the Y. M. C. A. building 3rd and Leigh Street's A special meeting. 3:30 P. M. the great Evangelistic Meetings continued at the Eleanor Baptist Church for men. Every man is asked to get busy and see that the other man comes Rev. A. D. Daly pastor of the 5th Baptist Church (West End) is the man who will come to the men with a great message that every man ought to hear. Prof. George E. Hearl's will lead the singing and sing songs for this great meeting. Every home is asked to have special prayer for this meeting. Take hold men and let us make a great hit for the Lord. Being a man. Watch for the meetings that are to follow. Do not stop praying. A large crowd of boys met at the Y. M. C. A. holding Sunday 4 P. M. and President Robert Daniel gave them a very timely address. 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EDITOR AML comm nriensioMs tntexted for pud- Hoetun howl te eent eo as to reach we ty Weeseadiey, Latercd af (he Pox! Ogle at Richmond Virotnin ae cecani-einas matter, SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ONG VGAE oceans cake SIX Montes ne Wheee Months... 2222 go. Woreisn Subseviptions 0001) gine SATURDAY... JANUARY 11, 1919 We shall all get to Heaven, bye and bye. eS Pray without ceasing. colored folks, and be polite and obliging. pee Help yourselves even though you are nol able to help your avighbors, Theodore Roosevelt. and Booker T. Washington may be shaking glad hands on the other side now, Colored folks are looking at the Peaen Conference much more than they are looking at their own peace delegates, a THE DEATH OF COL, ROOSEVELT. ‘The death of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, at Oyster Ray, New York, Monday, January 6, 1919, romoves from public life one of the most brilliant, one of the most versatile, one of the most Curbalent and one of the most intluential private individuals in this or in any ‘other country, ‘Tens of (housands of people be- Hoved in and (rusted him, His lite was that of a stormy petret. He revelled in Cie thunders of the storm. Ho delighted (o participate ina fight. He could not breathe in the locality where (he wind did not stir, He did not admire quiet, balmy, latitndes unless (here was execement of seme sert to Virtually make up for the silence and quietude that his inmost soul abhorred 3 Now that he is dead, historians will be able to accord him at place in history aud to value his services to his country at their true worth. During his ontire career, he had many devoted colored admirers, who refused to bkime hin for any getion he misht have token that could he constrved as isimies! to ghe riehts of the colored people of this country. Roosevelt is all risht." contd bo heard from Maine to ‘Texas, from Cape Cod on the Athitle te the Golden Gate on the Paciie. Womight be said too, that Colonei Roosevelt cherished a liking for his devoted friends of (he colored race, How else could you account for the Fret that with nll of the fo reisners in New York and the white Ameri cans who,dmired him, he chose an Nimble son of Hm, in the person of dames Amos to minister to his wants and to whom he said, when he vetired that night, “Pat out the light, please,” But death heard the request and when the lisht went out, ‘Theodore Roosevelt had tiker his last look upon James Amos snd the things of this world, It was this colored man, who found him dead, after he had returned from a hurried trip to bring assistance when he noticed that his devoted employer was breathing heavily, Kyen the Colonel's own wife had rewlized thal she could (rust this body servant that ex President Roosevelt trusted so implicitly, “Put out the light, pleases” he said to James Amos and the eolered aman obeyed orders, How uslike the stern, impulsive Roosevelt to dic peacefully at home, when he had time and asain, dared and defied death on the fields of butte, So fap as the colored poole of the country are concerned, they mourn the loss of this man, who was the friend, not of any particular race o color, but who was the lover anid defender of mankind, — Whatever inistakes he made, they are all for gotten now and a mourning nation sheds tears and hastens (0 strew flowers upon his grave He will ke honored with # monu. ment in Keeping with his memory: Mut he neods none. Mis life is an oper book and the thoughts of hin will live forever in the minds ani hearts of those he leaves behind Roosevelt is gone. Ring down the curtain, A great man has left thi world and wo fear that we shall never gaze upon his like again. | portant a matter as controling a pub Hshins house should not he Heit to Coavention. the eredor Itt to at Rourd. the ereaiure: and this whether te Convention would have it soon hot, He seemed not to consider that there Is a diferenes between eoutrol fas Ronagement. For example, the rehis on a steed drawing a wason or bussy control ‘he steed, but the man | agement is in the hands of the driver, Ih other words, the reins are the eon | hecting Link between the driver and | {he Bits in the mouth of the stood ‘The reins furnish the contact and (he driver Farnishes the doliberation, The reins say whether or not the driver should have the power to pull about the stecd and the driver says when the steed shomld be puted about ‘The reins do not say muchhut (hey never try fo take the driver's plice neither does thy driver iunore the reins, | IF our brethren of the done. side | would stady the difference: between | conirel ond mansrement, they would seknowledse that the Her that the crestor is reenter thas the erexture is coed nal Bintist belief, without witel Baptist demaersey would soon teil i the dust. Germany is where he is today because (he Kaiser was | sn antocrat | THREE MEN RESPONSIRLE 2. The Xushville meeting of the Commission hrowsht out the fact hat Just three men are keeping the de Homination from getting together, and that these three men’ are all om the Jones* side of the controversy, Tt was once & mooted question whether or not President Mortis was in favor of a united National Raptist Convention. "Phose who had fears. a lone this tine, need not have then: any more since the Nashville meeting, for Dr. Morris was in favor of every thing that onr comission did. Nor did he attempt to lend or intimidate bis men. He was an humble follower Hit the mectine was over. ‘Then he called together his men the next day: in order that every one may go away: understanding the platform on whieh all would do well to stand henceforth SHARPLY DRAWN ISSUES, Now, the issie has been sharply drawn and the Baptists who must say the final word in this controversy are esiled upon to speak. And when they do speak mien who stand iy the way of their orders will so down and ont, There is danger of going just one step loo fir instead of letting: well euongh do. When the writer was a boy he used to eare for the cows, going to the pasture for them. aud carrying (hem to the pasture. He al ways and is now very fond of sweet milk. So, very often he would stop a gentle cow in the pasture and "stele A UL" He got atoms so well at suek- ins the (it UH Ne decided one day to carry some bread with him to the pas (ire and not only drink but eat and drink all at the same time, He got a fons very well eating and drinking: with the cows “HT in his mouth Gl he, one evening forget that in eating: and drinking, everything that is in the mouth must he moving downward if all Koes well, While sucking the UL the writer chewed on the bread. There is no need of telling what the vow did except to say hitit the Lord had not had merey npon the stupid ity of the writer he would have been lying there yet. A hint to the wiso is uilicient DEFRAT THEE OWN DEMANDS: ‘Phe brethren of the Joes fetion Cofent their own demonds with ins convisteneies, ‘They denriaded the withtrswal of the Voyanit ayainet the Publishirs | Proie hvess ped i ty f tie tones Coriverntteen ving vhateveR to Asien hy aM vos tn this fey raya ta, © Of sinew Fly er tesoetive memory, If they eam Lot tos the Publishing: Hoard declare the owserehin ont Cie excite of tt by the Netionet Bonin Coaveaiion, by what euthority or rieht have they to demand for the Pao bing Hoard theavithdrawal of Gre suit against i172 | can agriceriRnER ANH ASIED ‘The torms “ineorvorated conven tion" and “nninenrnorsted Convon tion have heen titted to the dignity of 2 distinetion by the Jones fretion; and it hos hid the emect of ealling ‘iention from the Mneorporsted Put lishing bowrd and its charter, whieh hy the way, shomd be pablished. s6 that the deomination contd see whe- ther or not it deserves he criticism of being a sell perpetuating body, I Hereby eal! npon De, Royd and the National Baptist Publishing Board {0 publion the ehorter of the National Raptist Publishing: Board so that the Raptists of this country could study it just as they have studied (he char ter votten ont in Washineton for the National Baptist Conveation. 1 sin csrely hore that Dy, eyd and. his Hoard may grant his request, THE PENOAEN VION ‘TO RE AWAKENED. Finally, that should be the policy bf the Nesvo Dentists henceforth 1 the CHORE LO Unite the twa Conyen tions, with {hres strong men. appos Fe the evort wit mitt ond nenin 1. ‘he Genaminstion neod s to he thoroushly awakened to the fact that the contention of Roard controlling itvelf instead of Convention cantro of Board is pervicions and an in fringement on whit Rapticts have always stood for cusmely, (et Uk creator is greater than the creature I should be awakened to the sens of the meaning of this contention hy, the Jones lrethren, sailiuey say Mat they etiove tn hominational ownership and control but not Convention ownership o1 control. "hey are willing for at Taptists to own the property, co ored, while or whatever the color ‘They know that that means nothing It is like the saying, “Everybody's business is nobody's business.” ‘Phe are willing for the denomination. té control if, beeaue they Know. tha the denomination never comes. to gether, but that the Convention meet every’ year. IL is the same as if T acknowledg that Lowe Mr Williams one hundres dollars and agree to pay him on Apri 31st, for f know that that date wil never come. When the Baptists }this country are thoroughly awake fHE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SS eres erp to the situation, they will do tho, GUNS CRACKLING FROM ‘THE rest. WINDOWS OF PEDERAL OFBICES, WHAT, TUE CAUSE OF OUR ‘TROUBLE. DID < 2. We should let one man give — SHE orders and all others obey. Our Defenders of Bhert Government in. | DO 2 ‘rouble ix, we know too much; so | Berlin Are Now Wiring: by 3 ~ that no man can present an idea or | Platoons. Si F¢ cain plen without somebody coming fort keowing more than the leader, & ‘or | London, January 7. Red revoln MARY JOH iod's sake. let ts select a good safe | tion Ins deseended upon the atresia. | Wag Short and | mon in judement, motive and action [asd public buildines of Lerlin Now tt and tet him tend and Tet ats fortow. | She in tke thie of war one man's Judg-) tvetiin’s guus are erackling from |NOAH'S HAI ment shoal be most promiieat “itz and “Stresses.” from. Che | treet. tt your deat ROT POLLARD. Peintows of goverament offices amd | geek Remade sues Selma University, from roofs, ‘The defendors. of the Selma, Alabama, {Mitek eovaenuiens den Retne Kee | 2017 Rose Street, Lynehburg, Va, lannary 6. To the members and friends of the Woman's Baptist State Haneational Convention of Virginia: After having enjoyed a Merry Christ mas and the advent of @ Happy New Yearswe trust you are now ready. to that Tess thn six months remains in [whieh to do our Conventional work. We have had abundance of time. to Hien and think, and should’ now she fully reedy to put our thoughts and phins iy setion in her behalf, Mrs, Mo, Pleasants a Aoincsaee from the bedside of cMrs, Fos, President of our Conyen toy informs us that rhe is still ve FHionsiy i. Alt camnal’ ge to hee bedside, bat all ean ga to the ‘rhrone ESC InMNIR urea. boaneuaenees Nooved trend of hers continnes at aor bedside to do whatever she can. Pray that God may strengthen her, ‘Fhe Minutes of the last Convention are heing sent out and any Cirele not having received” theirs, may notify Mrs. Carrie C. Moses, 622 Mish Sts Danville, Va. Any person not a mem hor of a Cirele may receive a single copy, by notifying: the Corresponding Scereiary, We would be very shud to hear from any cirele and it there has hoon any deaths sinee the last Con- vention we would like to inform the Sisterhood. throwsh these columns. We hove. vow will keep constantly hofore you the time snd place of our next meetin: and herd your energies towards making ita great sueeoss Any information concerning — the Presidents condition may be hid by writing Mrs. MLR. Pleasents, Box 111, Salem, Vay aad 1 sugiest, en- clos's postaice for reply. Mrs, WALLEW RICHARDSON ‘Correspondng-Scerotary: Elijah Mills and daughter and Mrs, Mary Henderson are improving. Mrs, Mary Cobbs, the mother of Key. Cobbs, is sick, son, Perey, overthere, Mr, William Booker and Mrs, Mary We had a very interesting Sunday hoot Let Sunday. We are asking, cech and every member of the Chaveh, who has children, to peace do ihem: to our Sanday Sehool Dow't you think that is just and vist? We also hex every male and fe: belo Who eam attend the Saadiy Sehool, ta do-so plese for our sake sud for ihe sake of the Chureh. AML 11230 Rev, Cohbs proceed a [frand sermon on New Year Resolt Hons, Rey, Gearre Winston, pastor fot the Holy Chureh of Putton, was Ppresent sad worshipped with ws. 3 members were restored to member ship, We had a very fine communion, Rev. William ‘Fhomas. pastor of First Union Baptist Church served the Lord's) Supper and) we had a Joyful time, "A word to the mates and femates of Futon, We request that you hecome a member of one of the three Churches and) Sunday Sehoe!s in Patton, because the Lord wants you Mrs. Brown, the wife of Rey Ni 1. Brown is doing a xreat work to: wards building up the Sunday School and Chureh, "Phe following poom was penned by Corporal Herbert Ryans, Company 1, avoth Infantry, U.S. No G., Chicago Minoks: |! was om a Western front Ope cool wutanyy days somowhore avound No-man’s Land, | Phe Eishth Mlinois was. stain, Orr Ohio boys bent ever them With low and drooping heads, And Jistened to the last words ‘The Hirkth Minos boys said, Howes. “Good-bye comrades so lone soldiers, We're seine to a better land, Where eversthing there is brisht j Aad well have no enemy to fight Feu our sweethearts back in Chicago |. Their frees we will never view, i For we are in our tast battle j And we cannot see it Uhroush, ‘Tell them they must not srieve for us Let nota tear drop lurk For we are going to a better land, | Where we won't have to work.” Hark! ‘The Ohio boys hear the pis lols, | __And they rush in on the fy; “So long, old Eighth,” the Ohio boys said, “IU is not so hard to dic.” The Kighth, they —stopped—their | geltgads felt back — We heard their last refrain; ‘The Ohio boys swept their guns and packs And mounted that Berlin train, GUNS CRACKLING PROM THE WINDOWS OF FEDERAL OPVICES, Defenders of Bhert’ Government in Berlin Ave Now Cirings by | iataonss London, January 7Red revotn jHon has descended upon the streets jand public buildings of Bertin. Maclin’ guns are crackling from “Platz and “Stresse." from (he windows of goverment offices and from roofs, “The defenders of the Ehert rovernment are firing by. pla loos. Their attackers adherents of the Spartacus gromp are sniping. in cessantly in the main seetion of Ue city, wh'le rival factions of vorkers, strikers and soldiers are clashing. i parks and other open spaces. Such is the news received this ov coving from private channels by at stewt three big figaneisl gromps in the “eity"London's Wall Street where information sometimes is a herd of that which reaches the ov ernment. ‘Thus appears to be confirmed the sinister but scenrate prediction in the disp\teh cabled on December 12 say ing Mhat it would he very. ditienlt for the new government to avoid it crash within the ten weeks interven In unt tle nivoral assembly elec: Has are held | According to alarming private ad Miers lo London finaneers, all the tems in Therlin are hurrieaded by sheet iron and steel plates, HOPE OF STABLY IS SAID ‘TO RE SHAT PERED. The hope of the German capitalists Yor a stability of government based tthon the national mmombiy oteetions ie apmarontty. dashed heeatse oF tho J muneatbitty either of a nationnt ws Fsembly or even an election in the revent revolutionary sanolutrom he ewtti, ‘The possibility of the Hhert ov ornment withdrawing from Bertin Toaving. (io eamttnt to. the. yngine /Reds, is feared in financial circlos as in dosnerately dangerous holies, test tlushod by suceesn, tile, wlolewca af Kichlnechts tollowort Increawe “ahd [tie viotones. see'he. hovend Tee's confines and engulf the industrial (iosYery witnis of Germany, Tiriteh, holders ot Inne Hoasie’al interests in Germany take a gloomy tlow of tho altnation. anstonsly awal ing further information through ele. private olranuite | A Frankfort telerram to the news paper Politiken, at Copenhagen, says Herlin will soon" he. completely. two ited. 'The Wolff Bureau has removed its heatquariets tor MranR torts Ke thert govermont i expeltiye to tr low after a Mist desperate oftort. to stom the “Ie tide hy storming po dice headquarters, “where Chief of Pole Kichorn is dfying the Ebert Civil war in all its forms has be un, Lying beside a wall, a corres pondont™ witnosaat ‘wang tayettate duaaged in a abarp:riti baltie. with aiboronts of (ho Sharticus [eeu th Gutor den baton. Nlany. eon lets aud terouR loon shed are feared tonight, when the govornment is scheduled to storm holies Hondauartors, ee dobkuceht boast of the: maiport of nearly all soldiers in and around Rertn EMMETE A. SCOTT "TO REMAIN (WEPTWAR: DEPARTMENT, | sie Ry RL OW. Thompyen | Washington, D.C. (Specialy The suecess Mat jas a tended the Ishors of Emmett de South es Soe Assistamt ta the Seeresary of War is ene of che outstanding features of the pertieisattion of the Colors) Amoarenn in the war whier ts now approsehing a trinmphant close, with democracy well assured for many of the appress ei peoples of the world, Mr. Scot) Mas fast fin’shed the first yer of his very satisfactory admin isivution Of the great trust reposed in him as the oficial represen ative af the 12,000,000 colored citizens of the Reuble, Te i conecded upon a! sides. by all races, that the practical reuls ‘achieved hy Mr.Seott in his particular and trying feld and the in treate problems he has met and so ntelligently mastorcd, amply Justify he Sceretiry of War's decision to ere ste the oflice, MR. SCOTT URGED vO REMAIN 7 Aro Uis postr _, Ail anestions as to the tenure of Mr. Scott in his office as Speeitl Assistant in the War Department are effect!vely Set at rest by a recent letter, written to Mr, Seott by the Hon. Newton D, Raker, Secretary of War, who makes plein D's appreciation of the fine. ser Vices rendered by Mr. Scott dur ng Ohe months that he has been by his side as a helper im the solution of some of tie Knottiest problems that the War Denarment has been ealted upon to Face, Tn the communveation referred to, Seretary Faker expressed the hone that it will he possible for Mr. Scott to connate his werk in the War De Portinent through the perod of denob Hiv tion of the “roons, ‘The Secretary 68 War took the view that the prob Foye shond ane inst as mumerons and perolesne as these tet have. heen deal’ with during the past year. and fpivented that i would be most help thi te all concerned if he would have Me Seattts contnned counsel in con ection with the imvortant questions Hthet are bound to arise in Che adjust “ment of the issues of (he im are Concert Vielinist INSTRUCTION GIVEN. REPERENCE: MR. JAY DONAHUE OW THE VIRGINIA. 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PRR ae: ate Crk: Gu: Seas Eee Na a a HARB oe ae 7 ae Cee a ay . ee oo Se oe SATURDAY, ...JANUARY 11, 1919 FARMVILLE PEWS BOULAH A. M. BE. CHURCH On Now Years Evening the Junior League with their Superintendent, Mrs, M. J. Augustus held their Christ mas Poast inthe besement of the Church, Mrs, Omega Mason and Mrs, Annio K. Vaughan assisted Mrs. Aw BuUstus in serving Use younger folks Christmas carols and patriotic songs were sung and ring plays were par- ticipated in untit eleven P.M. ‘The litle folks said the feast was de. lightful and gracefully thanked their Suporintondont for the delightful re past wishing her a Happy and Pros porous Now Year, EMANCIPATION EXERCISES. Tho fourth celebration of the Hmaneipation Proclamation was held thig year at the A. MB. Chureh under the management of Mothers! Council. Ars. Tata. Coles was tho manager of this affair, She KAYO some very interesting and im. veeeatra remarks, tov. TR. Augustus was a sped on of tie exentne tris nairons whe collent and will long be remembered, Other prominent ministers gave very interesting remarks namely, Rovs, J. HM. Wiley, PW. Price and Avthar Jordan. Mr. LC. Bland graced the Rudiexeo with a very timely solo, “Mothers of America,” while Miss Marin K. Hankins presided at the inno, Tho others on proxram were Mrs, Margaret Ward, Miss Mary A, Jack: son “and Mrs. Pearl Maddon, who veeited the proclamation. Mrs. M. J. Augustus was mistress of core: monies. The services were very im. pressive and many good things said about the race. ‘The offering was lifted by Mrs Ward. After encour. aging remarks by the manager, we all left feeling assured that at feast something had been accomplished in tho name of God and our race. Ren ediction by Rev. Wiley. AL 11:30 A. M. the pastor proached to tho delight of all present from Joshua 24:15. This was our Now Year discourse “Choose you this day whom ye will serve, but as for mo and my house we will serve the Lord, ‘Tho sormon was instructive and very impressive showing (he importance and yalte of serving God this year, AC 3:30 P.M. a very "large gathering of young people greeted Mrs, Augustus, the Superintendent of the Loarue. After a short service oMcers for the ensuing year wero elected: President Master Joo sfadden Vice-President, Miss Lillian Daigo, Seerotary Master Vitzrerald Foster, Asst. Miss Olea Varrar, ‘Treasurer, Mrs. MJ. Augustas, Oteanist, Miss Clara Madden, Librarian Master Werank: Madden, Mr. Nathaniel Grires during Che Xmas week on the Vehott of the mombors and friends of Beulah A M. 1. presented the pastor with purse of $41.50 as a Nmas pitt, ‘The past or in Well chosen words of hearty gratitude, Qoinked (he givers of Uhh splendid present, RY. PLU, The BOY. PLU. of the Pirst Bap tint Chureh is Gidine on new life and urgently requests all ity members. te attond the meeting at 1:00 P.M Where will be given a splendid pro gram, All aro invited to come, ‘Through x slight over look of names the name of one of Parmville’s best and populir young men wos omitter on the service Pliy of the Piret Hal fist Chureh, ‘This name was Mr Wa verly Burrell, Mr ‘Burrell is now sei ving in Franco. A stir has heen plae od on the flag iy honor of him. Mr. C. BX. Boisseau of Portsmoutl spent a few days with us last week. Mr. William Madden, of Luray Va. visited his brother, Me. Jo Madden during the week’. Messrs. William Jackson, Jo Jackson of Norfolk and Watson Jack won of Chester, Pa, spent several day: hore during the recent illness of thei father, Mr. Andrew Jackson. We are glad to sce Mr. Willie Jacl gon and Miss Annie Reid out atte being confined for several weeks. Mrs. Fannie Grigzs has retumes after spending several pleasant week in Danville Va, and Adanta, Ga, CLAREMONT, W. VA, NOTES. ‘The Claremont Sunday School gavo a free entertainment for her scholars OnFistmas evening. AM reported a nico time. Remarks were made by Deacon ughes and Deacon M:tehell. ‘The Knights of Pythias gave an entertainment December 27h. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Agee of Oak Mill, W.Va, visited the'r parents Mr. and Mrs," Lee Dabney and sister, Mrs. Nannie BE. Wade Christmas wook. ‘airs Susie Greon of Charleston, W. Va, was in town this. week visiting her sister Mrs. Virgic Williams. Mr. ‘Thomas Mosby made a bust- (rip to Thurmond W. Va., last week. Mr. and Mrs, Carter of Layland W. Va. were pleasant. visitors here last weok. Mr. and Mrs. 1B. T, Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Ageo and Mr, Leo’ Dab ney went to Stone Cliff last weok visit ing relatives and friends. Mrs. Bossie Nolson and daughter of Oak Hill, W. Va. woro visiting hor mother Mrs. Annie Hick Christmas weok, Rov. H, MoReed of Carbon W. Ya. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. RT. Simms last week , Wo had a ieavy snow on the 2nd and it fs awful cold out here now. Mr. Holdman the blacksmith of out town spent the holidays in Coving: ton, Va, with his wite. Roy. J. D. Woodfork preached two able sermons last Sunday; good at tendanco. Mr. Roy Saunders made a flying trip to Va, Christmas and reports a grand time, Oh, tho West Virginia hits! Tow unchanged they seem. to stand With their summits yo'nted skyward to the Great Atmigity’s Land, Many changes I can sec, which my heart with sadness fils, But no changes can be noticed in these West Virginia Hills, LIBERTY, (TEXAS AND ON TO FRANCE! Mr. Monroe ‘Trotter, Scc'y KB. R, League Roston, Mess. Dear Sir:—On Try Inst, the Cor ored people In the above town. and sinte organized a branch of the Kqual Rights Leagne, and elected the fo low'ng oflleers-B. Green, chyn. D, Fontenot, treas,; and 1, 1. Mayden, see, | T was Instructed to advise you ut once of our decision nat to senda delegate to the convention at Wash ington, D. C., but to say, that we have on hand approximately $90.00 {o forward at once to the officer au thor'zed lo receive and receipt for samo | Plenso advise mo at once to whort Tarust send this money so that it may bo given to the delegate or delegates who will go on to Versailles, France, and represent the interests of 12, 00,000 Colored people in ‘hese Uneted Stites, lo whom everything has been measured except equal and exact Jus Ceo. Tam further instructed to ad vise you that the Colored peop'e ot Liberty, ‘Vexas have pledged them selves lo collect and send — more money, so that ony dotegates to the World's Peace Conference may. say as long as it is necess ry, Uve the life there befitting, a gentleman charg cd with the most momentous question that has ever confronted a race. of penple; and be at no pecuniary. loss, but have ample pay for the discharge of the great charge committed to hm, or to them, Yours until vietory crowns our of forts. B. 1, HAYDEN, Mr. Hayden was notified thet ‘Thos, Walker, Hsq.. 506 th St, N, W. was tho bonded” treasurer to whom to send the moncy AGENTS. The Oriental Brown Shoe Shining Parlor 1721 Arctic Avenue, At- lantic City, N. J. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. ¥., George Wa. Marrizautt, 30.5. Franklin St. REDwORD. VA. R. M, Hayden, 708 Penks St. BELLE TTAVEN, VA. , Geo. tu, Dalley, P. 0. Box No. 8! | ARCOLA, MISS. James Harvey, Rox isa. soe & Utheridee, 128 Churek St. : CLEVELAND, OHIO. — KF. 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Phone, Randolph 2213 Wee RR SS era ta MLA ERD ni abe ee goth aig Sukh Latin Masts La Uy arcr ce Regs ANSE tana a ae etS AS Uae Rae RI A IOAN ica Oy ani teases ee ea oe lr sepald a USES ab. Se Seat ly, Barrage aise ne whee ARS Cor ceyys dene NaF o as Pe hy anee hin let a CEES ES aaeinal satay sede ca males Ran EAL sir UR ieg eGR sana ae itiyis, sca sani MAMAN WEG dB SasGe ee piste VUad te An th uss alee SNELL Aerie dag Fhe eran Waa eau Uieg ho wie aan Lay Teele Alta Sina ae Ba Rige eon On Ge eRe Usa ase Ue) Glo np elt a, Cetame Nn a a Ue SINAN Aa a aie Vaney Apron,” Malt-dozen Glasses. $6.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Contre Piece. ‘Miree ‘Turkish Wash Cloths, Whisk Broom. Water Set—lour Glasses and Pitcher. sox of Handkerchiefs, Tool Chest, Granite Dish Pan, One Pound Pet Coffee. ‘Two ‘Tickets to Movies. $12.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Four Bath Towels. Half-dozen ‘Thin Blown ‘Tumblers. Half-dozen Cups and Saucers. One Pair Loot Silk Hose, Half-dozen Copies of Sheet Music. Rox Writing Paper, Collar, Neck Tie. $15.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. ‘Iwo Pairs Boot Silk Hose, Coal Scuttle. Girl's Middy Tie. Half-dozen Cups and Saucers, Gentleman's Scarf. Shovel. } Pick Axe. Axe. Rake. Set of Gavels. } $30.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Paul Lawrence Dunbar’s Works. Detachable Umbrella Chocolate Set. Carving Set. Black Sateen Underskirt. Lady’s Umbrella. Fountain Pen. ; Pair Silk Hose. Bottle of Perfume or Toilet Water, Pair Oriental Beads, ‘Three Pairs Gentleman’s Hose. Pair Shades. Door Mat. Half-dozen Knives and Forks. Half-dozen Spoons. Pocket Knife. Scarf Pin. Hat Pin. Red Room Slippers. Serving ‘Tray. Hair Ornament. Box of Best Chocolates. Half-dozen Photographs, Roaster. Bash Light. ‘Toy Engine and Cars. One Year's Subscription to Richmond Planet. $60.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Shirt Waist, Umbrella, Scarf Pin. Leather Hand Bag. Pair Skates, Pair Rar-rings. Set Beauty Bins, Silver Card ‘Tray. Rings with Birth’ Stone. Serge Skirt. Pajamas. , Clothes Hamper, Ham. } ‘Tweniy-tive Pounds Sugar. Ham Doiler, Percolator, Chatin Dish, Smoking Set. Rox Cigars. Carpenter's Tools. Lawn ‘Tennis Set. Croquet Set. Kid Gloves. Rocking Chair. Half-dozen Silver Spoons. Hace Red Set. Webster's Dictionary. $90.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Pair of Blankets, Pair of Shoes. Half Cord of Wood, Rath Robe. Georgette Crepe Waist. Signet Ring. Cameo Ring, Locket and Chain, Cut Glass Water Pitcher, Fountain Pen with Gold Trimmings. {half-dozen Silver Knives and Forks. Wateh Charm, Watch Fob, Comfort. Linen Sheets, : Mirror, Sitk Kimono, Lavalier, X late Style Hat for Fither Sex, ‘Transformation, Electric Tron, Watch Chain, Gold Far-rings, Kodak. $120.00 WORTH OF COUPONS, Tea Set. Pearl Necklace. Boy’s Suit. Shoes. Muff. Smoking Jacket. Leather ‘Iraveling Case. Leather ‘Traveling Bag. ; Silver Coffee Set. Raincoat. Silver Water Pitcher, Bye Glasses, Lace Curtains, ‘Ton of Coal. $240.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Cord of Wood—Oak or Pine, Child's Coat. Bracelet. Ring. Mattress, Wood Stove. Cedar Chest. Rug. Barrel Mlour, Crib, Toilet Set. Vloor Lamp. Center ‘Table, Child's Antemobile. ‘Telephone Stand. Oliicer’s Lodge Set. Snit Case, Cameo Pin, Gas Heater. Gas Dome. $480.00 WORTH OF COUPONS. Round ‘Trip Ticket to Atlantic City. Round ‘Trip ‘Ticket to Niagara Falls. Morris Chair, Kitchen Cabinet. Range. Gentleman’s Suit. Overcoat. Grafonola, Music Cabinet, Davenport. Silver Service, Candelabra. Bicycle. Drugget. Parlor Suit. Baby Carriage. Set China, Sewing Machine, Hat Rack, Gas Range. Brass Bed, Chiffonier, Writing Desk. Gold Watch, Lady’s Dress, oe a SRY ECT BUT NEVERTHE fe \NKS TO THE PUBLIC (8 GIVEN US IN OUR Tania [ is JRE ered SSS of this Community were ; {access from all parts Soars y cl of execllence unex- CSTD. fs q the city, fe ry ne COS Se, ae IIE aoe *, and dying, we have ar- ULE ST NO MX Sn f fees q Se SSG Ne qerrt Hy lots er Sections from NaaRrnese one : ACO eet nat Fe Re GEE RONG ‘ ‘ > ‘ingle Graves furnished SRRIRETELs PRIEEENS % ys ° vials fe : i] | aye SEEN ‘ aN SLT Feta pe SLT fo ole S AY sity will receive careftl A ala es|Ey8 Hi aN Me ‘ the Funeral Director @ (GL EBIGH eee SY 4 5 [> SVAREEEIEPEEEEAD,\ \ CORPORATION hie) ffs]. SG EB * . Richmond, Va Ai SE fay, cals \ ‘, Nec sentechneuesiai cane bieciie OE IBA OIN AN oe oe ee = [ashen ‘ R t: GEORGI W. BRAGG, Vice-President; TIES Tea] PSST NON le lel \. SS \ i ae eis 7 pI BERETS EYay NN NUSABG NCPI ad! “\ NG BE ee NA i ene |: eee g PEARS WEAR, ed ES I I EE aa rp. «ee SATURDAY ```markdown ``` ROANOKIE, VA., January 7 — Mrs. Jane Johnson Traynham, 114 Hill Street, Orange, N. J. is visiting her brother Mr. C. W. Traynham and Ophelia Flaulkner of 407 Fifth Ave. also her many relatives and friends of Roanoke Va. Mrs. Johnson has not been in Roanoke for ten years she Roanoke, the transfer man of many city. Mr. John Toles of 5th Ave. N. W. Roanoke Va. The Transfer man of years, who has been indisposed for about four weeks is much improved at this writing. At the home of Rev. William Holland at 303 7th Ave. N. W. Roanoke Va. Friday, December 27th was the scene of a grand dinner party during Xmas given in honor of their four sons and their wives, namely: Messrs. J. M. Holland, A. P. Holland, C. O. Holland and R. H. Holland. Mrs. Holland spared no pains in making it very pleasant for her distinguished guest who were invited and their many friends, Rev. Geo. C. Taylor and Mrs. Nora B. Taylor, Mrs K. T. Boland, Mr Wade of Rocky Mt. Va., Mrs C. J. Dickerson, Mrs A. Sanders, Mrs B. Toliver, Miss Lottie M. Hale, Mrs Lottie Washington, Mr and Mrs. Samuel Broadnax, Mrs E. Locklayer, Miss Tracy Miller, Misses Louise Washington and Catherine Howard served as waitresses. The evening pleasantly passed and all enjoyed themselves just excellently. Sir John Powell and wife, Mrs, Sophia Powell, of Barney Court, Norfolk, Va, and Private Andrew Crocker and wife, Mrs. Rosa Crocker Dehaven returned home Friday after a few days stay and high enjoyment with their sister, Miss Margie Do haven and her brother, 308 Seventh Avenue, N. W. The home of Mrs. Mary Rice, 509 Commonwealth Avenue was the scene of a birthday party in honor of Mr. William McKinley Rice, her son, Amour these present were Rev. W. H. Hicks and wife and W. W. P. Tweedy of Hot Springs, Va. The affair took place January 1, 1919, New Year's Day. Mr. Anthony Shaw, of 106 Third Avenue, N. who has been quite known, now improved at this writing his many friends will be pleased to see him as soon as his health allows. Mrs. Nannie Stanfield Jones, of 547 Lenore Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., who arrived in the city Tuesday, December 21, in visiting parents, Mrs. Isaac and Mrs. Eliza Stanfield, of 66 Chestnut Street, N. W. and her uncle, Mr. Thomas Madison Stanfield and many of her relatives and friends of the city of Roanoke. She left for home Thursday, returning by way of the west and will stop over in Columbus, Ohio and visit her brother, Mr. Joseph Stanfield, 319 N. Champion Avenue. Mrs. Nannie Stanfield Jones and Mrs. Helen Barlow and her son, Master Clemon and her brother, Mr. Ernest Stanfield took lunch with their uncle and aunt, Mr. M. and Mrs. Catherine Stanfield, Monday evening, January 6, at 153 Wells Alley, N. W. Rev, George C. Taylor delivered two strong sermons Sunday morning and night. There was a large and intense in attendance in the morning. One member was added to the Church The pastor's subject in the morning was, "God's Relationship to Man." Quite a number communed. At night he delivered another strong discourse on the subject, "Man's Relationship to God." A very fine picture was portrayed in the sermons. Indeed all could easily see the great truths portrayed by the Doctor. To John Wesley A. M. E. Church Pittsburgh, Pa. The official board of the A. M. E. Church at Reanoke, highly commends Sister Clara Wade to any Christian Church. None need to feel ashamed of her. We regret very much to lose Sister Wade from our midst. A noble Christian woman has left us to cast her lot with the people of Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. William Moore, of Ninth Alabama, spent ten days at the pain West Virginia Monday, stating the work as progressive since the reopening after the great epidemic—the Spanish influenza—has abated. Mr. William Penn, of Town Creek Alabama spent days at the paired home of Mr. Green Penn, 119 Third Avenue, N. W. He is the elder and only living brother of Sir Green Penn of Roanoke, Mr. William Penn was delighted with the scenery of our Music City, between the Blue Ridge and the lofty Allegheny mountains and the water of the famous Crystal Springs. Don't forget The Planet and Plasters and Pills. They soothe your pains and cure your ills. The ladies of both races declare they will try 'em and be convinced. They can be found at 153 Wells Alley, N. W. all through 1919, at the home of the Planet Agent, at all hours. Mrs. Jane Johnson Traynham had lunch with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Madison Standfield, January 7. Rev. Dr. J. Douglass Herben, the Evangelist is in the city this week and can be seen at 325 High Street, N. W. Mr. and Mrs. George Akers have returned to the city after spending Christmas and the holidays at Ivan hoe, Va. They were the guest of Mrs. Akers' father. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. White of 128 Seventh Avenue, N. W. entertained at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Dugger and Mrs. Mary E.' Penn last Sunday. A surprise birthday party was tendered Thomas C. Curtis, of 228 Seventh Avenue, N. W., Monday night, the sixth. Quite a number of his friends were 'invited by his better half and when he arrived from his daily occupation they greeted him most heartily. Mr. Samuel S. Jefferson, of Wash ington, D. C. spent a few days in the city as guest of Miss Florence E. Jordan. He was much impressed with the people and the Magic City history in the country. Mr. Jefferson is a landscape gardener of Washington and a graduate of Tuskegee Institute. Mrs. Mary A. Robinson, of 214 Gregory Avenue, N. E. is yet sick. She has been sick for five weeks. It was thought once that she was improving but for the past two weeks she has been real sick. She first had the Influenza, next it seems that it developed into other causes. She is much better at this writing. Mrs. Robinson is somewhat burdened over the death message which she received last Saturday evening of her youngest brother, Mr. Walter G. Fuller, of Richmond, Ca., who died January 1918. Of course this youngest child to her illness but do pray and hope that she will look to the One who dooth all things well. We do wish that Mrs. Robinson will soon be out. She is missed by her many friends. In their lovely residence, 315 Gilmer Avenue, N. W., Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thompson entertained at dinner, Wednesday evening, January 1, 1919, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, of Toledo, Ohio and Miss Gertrude Robinson, of Washington, D. C. The spacious home was beautifully decorated with ferus and potted plants, carrying out very effectively, the colors appropriate to the season. Musical selections were rendered by the honored guests and others. The excellent dinner and the very splendid manner in which the guest were entrained was indeed creditable to host and hostess. Those enjoying the charming hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were, Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, Miss Gertrude Robinson, Misses Marion Bowden, Mattie Bell, Marie Woodson, Ella Bowden, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. B. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Majors and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bur well. Died in Plainfield, N. J., December 28, 1918, William S. Johnson, only brother of Miss Alberta Johnson of Hollins, Va. and Mrs. Azalia Johnson Hackley, Roanoke, Va. The deceased had made Plainfield his home for the past 26 years and by his genial dis position had won for himself a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. Y. Campbell, of the Calvary Baptist Church, Plain field, assisted by Rev. Jones, of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He been a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church since it was founded about 23 years ago and at the title of his deceased son of its trustees, chairman of the finance committee and had been choreist of the choir for 21 years. As tokens of the esteem in which he was held the floral tributes were beautiful, costly and numerous. His remains were brought to Hollins, Va his old home, and laid to rest in the family plat beside his father, mother and three sisters, who preceded him to the grave several years ago. His work here is finished. Ho lies there peacefully sleeping, awaiting the resurrection morn, and as the boughs of the cedars that bend above his grave are ever verdant, so will his memory be in the hearts of the ones that loved him. Sleep on, beloved, and take thy rest. We loved thee, oh so dearly. But Jesus loved thee best— Good night! Good night! Good night! I want to extend my hearty and grateful thanks to Artie Allen Couni eil, No. 79, for the handsome Christ mas box sent me by the members and members of several connells who so largely thought of me on Christ mas Day, from my district. May the richest blessing of the Almighty God rest upon each one and this little token may cause me to serve God better and be able to do more for them this year to their comforts than in the past. Yours for the good of the Order, (MRS*) C. J. DICKERSON, Dounty L. O. St. Luke. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER And now that the Christmas holidays are over, the New Year started with plenty new resolutions, every thing looks bright for the success of the colored folks. Let us watch, pray and work, the three together will bring success, don't do all, watching or all praying, nor all working but combine the three and see how you succeed but don't ask in prayer, for what you can do your self, ask God, for the things you can't do, and serve Him in every way you can, live right pray, support the Church as best you can, try to keep the Golden Rule, and you will be happy and successful, be true to yourself, true to your work, whatever it may be, true to your family, if you have one and true to your religion. Don't be like warm in anything. Don't stay up all night big timing and they fall down on your job next day. Get your rest, be strong men and women. They are the only kind that will be of real service to themselves and the country. If you are a business man or wo man remember the old saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise" and you will make everybody sit up and take notice. We still hear the wedding bells, they are ever ringing in Roanoke, it seems. Everybody to their own pleasure. My compliments. May your lives be long and happy and have every success, one and all, but for me, nope! By George, Never, "I know not what others may think but for my part, give me liberty, or give me edath" Now this is what my marriage proof" friend, Dave Paige, of Petersburg said. I wouldn't say it, and put the girls against me, but my pal is an undertaker, and nobody loves him anyway, so whats' the difference. Mrs Thomas C. Curtis gave a sur prise dinner parly to her husband, Lieut. T. C. Curtis, Monday night, January 6th, at their beautiful home on 7th Ave. N. W. Mrs. Curtis had invited a bunch of her husband's friends to call at their home at nine o'clock Monday night and when the husband came in at 9:30 P. M. he found the reception hall and parlor games and music, and of course he THE RICHMOND PLANET wanted to know what the invasion meant. He soon was informed and he joined in and a great evening was spent, at eleven o'clock. (Helio B1.0) "time for rehearsals," the Madam caused the gentlemen in the dining room where the following luncheon was served: Fried oysters, celeries, orives, pickles, cold ham, potato salad hot rolls, "burgundy." in er cake, Bryan punch (grape juice) mixed nuts, minis, cigars. W. B. F. Crowell was toast master, and those pres ent and responding to toasts were: Thes. E. Gregory, James A. Swint, Samuel Broamax, C. E. Lockhayer, Howard Droman, W. M. Newton, Mars Kramey, Wm. Price, Ward Hall, Lewes Kramey St. Mose Gilliam, D. R. Koon, C. W. Poindexter, Geo. W. Robinson and "Little Willie." The toastmaster then introduced Lieut. Curtis for the closing remarks and he was too full to say much. No — not what you think, 'cause "Bryan Punca" won't do that to anybody, but so my nice things had been said about him and he had eaten so much (about 7 of the hot rolls) that he expressed his pleasure of the evening and his friends in a few words. The Madam was presented to the toastmaster. She came to the door and said, "I'm delighted to have my husband's friends here and from the looks of my table you have enjoyed the evening, and I am very happy that you have," then after a song led by "Lit. Le Willie" all said good night it should have been good morning, and went home each hoping some one else had a birthday coming soon. Charlie Poindexter says, if you do, don't for get him, if he is out of the city wore him and he will be there, but don't call the roll till he gets there. Many happy returns of Jan. 6th to Lieut. Curtis. Honest to goodness, I haint broke marie one of dem New Year lutions I done made, aint dat going some fur me. Lord help me Yours, "Little Willie" Dear Brother—Our country is on trial again. We are entering into a Nation-Wide Campaign, January 12th to 19th, for Thirty Million dollars to save the lives of 4,000,000 people who are literally starving in the Eastern War Zone. At least four hundred thousand of the destitute are orphans—children without fathers and many of them without mothers. No government grants are available, such as those given Belgium, France and Serbia, American generosity is their only hope. Ten thousand dollars out of the $30,000,000 mentioned above has been allotted as Virginia's quota for her colored citizens. Only fifty years have passed since 4,000,000 No groes were upon their knees at the feet of American Philanthropy. Now we are asked to help others in the same way we were helped. In all the previous National appeals, the American Negro has gone "over the top" commendably with his other American citizens. Though the calls are frequent and the tasks heavy, yet our self-respect forces us to hear man fully with our white brothers every burden laid on the American people. In this day of suffering, this hour of need and duty, we know of no better man to ask for cooperation than a Minister of the Gospel. We are asking you in every way possible to help us put the Drive over. We are earnestly asking every minister in Virgina in to preach a special sermon along lines of the great need of the Armenians and Syrians on January 12th, using, if possible the text: "Thus much as ye did it unto one of the least of these, ye did unto me." Then on January 19th, the closing day of the Campaigna we earnestly request that you will take an offering for this Fund and turn it in to your County Chairman. This is indeed a great opportunity another opportunity for Negroes to prove their Americanism and their christianity in a common brotherhood of suffering humanity. Yours most truly, EDWARD DAVID CAFFEE Director of Colored Work. FRANK E. McCRAVY, Virginia State Director. REV. WILLIAM H. SKIPWTH, B. D (BILLY SKIPWTH) The Great International Preacher, Singer and Evangelist at First Baptist Church, Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor. The white people of this city with Rev. William A. Sunday (Billy Sunday) will open up a great religious campaign at the City Auditorium Sun [Name] day next for a six weeks drive, while the colored people will open up in their respective Churches, to this end the pastor and people of the First Baptist Church have secured the services of one of the best known Evangelists of our race, a man with a triple talent, the Rev. W. H. Skipwith who stirs the people wherever he goes. Hear him. He can be located at 913 State Street, Phone Randolph 6080. If there is no Planet Agent in your neighborhood, write us about putting one there for you. [Name] SERGEANT LUCIAN B. WATKINS. LUCIAN B. WATKINS' (Continued From Fourth Page) charge it to me. Charge it to my Creator, because— GOD MADE ME BLACK. God made me black. It is to Him I owe Waatere my mission in the Mighty Plan The Trinity resolved in making man, White, Yellow, Red, and Brown,— God made them so,— He made me Black, and tellers all, we go Each to his task. Though robed in white or tan. 'Tis but the service of the soul that can Make known the measure of the Man below. We prize the gleaming glory of the day,— No less we love the beauty of the night; We pause to hear the song-bird's roundelay. And praise its coat of color or of white; For deeper than the reach of mortal sight. God hath obtained and marked His men of clay. Emerson once wrote: "Of what avail the plow or sail Or Land or Life, if Freedom fail?" Today, we ask the same question. MUST BE FOUNDED ON PRINCIPLES It seems to me that a just Democracy must be founded on the principles that: Legally, there are but two classes of peoples in the world—those who behave themselves and those who do not. Morally, there are but two—those who love others and those who love themselves only. Spiritually, there are but two—those who love God and those who love the Devil. Surely, good behavior, good will to wards one's fellowmen and devotion to God deserve the highest reward on earth—as in Heaven. Whoever discriminates because of the color of a man's skin disguises the very name of Democracy and belies the great claim of National Liberty. NOTHING PERSONALLY Of course, Mr. Bissell you hold nothing against me—personally, since we have never met. You doubtless feel that you must bar "colored men" from your college purely in the interest of your business, the other students, etc. When one caters to a base prejudice one becomes a part of that evil and maintains the deplorable condition that makes such a thing possible. A DIFFERENTIAL APOLOGY Sir, should anything I have written seem, in your judgment, as unjust or unreasonable, please consider the fact that yours is but another door of op portunity that has been slammed in another black face—and I resent it. I would forever despise myself did I not resent this thing that I believe, mocks the Amer'can flag I love and did my utmost to serve faithfully for nearly seventeen years. I resent it, not selfishly, but for the outraged race to which I belong—and to whom I owe the last breath of my devotion. I resent it in the name of Democracy—in the name of Liberty—in the name of Brotherly Love—in the name of the specified Christ—in the name of the Living God. I resent it in the name of the unborn generations of black babies—that they may be born free. I resent it because Heaven gives me strength to resent it—and I must. I resent it—because my heart bleeds the blind blood—in an inward injury that no human eye can see. I resent it—because my spirit groans with the travail of the truth that must be born, again and again—till this war-rent earth and its battle-maimed millions are saved from that insufferable hell of Race Prejudice. "And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave." Sincerely yours. LUCIAN B. WATKINS Formerly, Sergeant First Class, Medical Department, U. S. A. LETTER FROM ONE OF OUR BOYS IN FRANCE TO MRS. JAMES E. ROYALL. In the Field of France, November 28, 1918 My dear Mother—This day finds me in the best of spirits and health, and being Thanksgiving, spares me the time to drop you a few lines of my past experience in this world's great War. Upon rising this morning I thank ed God for sparing me through this great conflict and asked to be spared to return home safely to my parents who have made it possible for my success. Today brought back to my memory the happy days when I spent my Thanksgiving at home with the family after spending the earlier part of the day with many friends at some football game the rest of the time was spent with the immediate family. Just before commencing this letter John Brown entered the office and we conversed on the happy times we spent while in dear old Richmond, Va. I am indeed glad to say that this training and the test we went through before going into action was met by us with great success. Never before were the blacks put up to such test and made good. After going through this training we were then placed on the firing line to make good for the colored man as a fighter, which we did. We were first sent up to a quiet sector in front of a soldier r who had been trained for forty years or more. In this sector again our ability was tested. We went out on patrols as we were directed and returned without the loss of lives, it's being a surprise to many of our comrades. The test of the bombardment was also put or rather came to us in this sector. Imagine a rumbling of cannons for thirty some odd hours and the bursting of shells all around you; and you dodging for the first place you can find for safety. This is a part of the game and the lucky ones return home safely. So you can see it is only a game of chance and your sons are among the lucky ones. In answering sister Janie's letter I explained to her the reason I could not write you as I am writing now. Before the Armistice was signed, we were limited as to our writing. Now that this lid has been lifted I am allowed to write most anything but can't explain as I could tell it to you. At this time I am about fifteen miles from "Metz" that you have board so much about. It is on the Western Front where the worst battles have been fought. At the close of the war my regiment was left in this spot, and the famous "Metz" was our objective. At this spot as I have said we captured prisoners and fought one of the greatest of all fights to protect a "white" who occupied our left sector. In my next letter I will write more about this or chances are that I will be back to you. Write me at your earliest and give my best love to all at home. Ask them to pray for my return home. From your loving son. Bugler Jes. E. ROYALL. JR Mrs. Sarah Collins Fernandis, who for some time has been an active social worker in Baltimore, has been recently requested to work in the War Worker's Community Service Commission on Living Conditions of War Workers under the U.S. Department of Labor. Her headquarters are now in the Crozer Building, Chester Pa. Mrs. Fernandis, who is a graduate of Hampton Institute, returns each week end for her work in Baltimore. Recently Mrs. Fernandis published a small book of verse—"Poems of the New Freedom"—which should be read according to a recent review in the Southern Workman, by "all who are interested in the new place the Negro is taking in affairs." The book includes these poems: "Hampton: Fifty Years"; "Our Colored Soldiery"; "The Negro Mother"; "Our Allegiance"; "Our Red Cross"; "The Lynchers" and "My Thanksgiving." Mrs. Fernandis' poems express the hopes and aspirations of her race in words which carry conviction. Mrs. Fernandis, in all her social work has shown wisdom as well as sympathy. She has carried into every day action her creed of good-will and unselfish service. Growers in the World Greatest Hair Growers in the World MME, M. E. JOHNSON GIVES SIX REASONS why she believes her Graduates are the Greatest Hair Growers in the U. S. of A. today: FIRST—Because they are capable of Curing Dandruff, Tutter, Eczema, Itching Scalp. SECOND—Because they stop Your Hair com Falling Out, Breaking off and Split ing at the Ends. THIRD—Because they start your Hair Growing At Once. FOURTH—Because they treat Thin or Bald Temples successfully. FIFTH—Because they don't use vaseline SIXTH—Because they use the Best Hair Grower and Coconut Oil Shampoo on the Market. Used and endorsed by over 10,000. SPECIAL OFFER—A Complete $25.00 Course in Hair Culture Including Outfit and Graduate Certificate, All for $5.001 The Quickest and Most Modern System in the World Taught by Mail in 10 Days. If Your Hair is Short, Thin, Stubborn, Falls On, Breaks Off, Won't Grow, Splits—Have you Tetter, Dandruff or Sealedles Thin or Bald?—It makes no difference for what other hair preparation failed. My money back if not satisfied. My Wonderful it is $1.35, including war taxes—Double 12 cents extra for postage, KY. INSON, BOX 453, LOUISVILLE, KY. at the bank. Have you Tetter, Dandruff or Scaled Scalp? Are your Tempels Thin or Bald? It makes no difference how bad your case is, or what other hair preparation failed. My Guarantee means your money back if not satisfied. My Wonderful Two Months' Treatment is $1.35, including war taxes—Double Strength $2.10. Send 12 cents extra for postage, to— MADAM M. E. JOHNSON, BOX 453, LOUISVILLE, KY. Jeffries No 1 COUGH MIXTURE ANTISEPTIC TO THE THROAT A NEW SURE ENOUGH CURE FOR RHEUMATISM 114 RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Richmond, Va., Jan. 6, 1919. God in His Infinite Wisdom has removed from our midst, our missionary and co-worker, we realize Jennie Price. In the death of this our sister and coworker, we realize the solemn truth that death loves a shining mark. Eminent alike for her pious Christian character, sympathy and altruist spirit, she indeed offered a shining mark for the insatiate archer. Her association with our Sunday School has been one of most beautiful relation, ever willing to make the sacrifice necessary for the successful conduct of our school. Where ever suffering was reported, or the voice of the distressed was heard, she upon swift feet, like an angel of mercy, gave liberally of her own means and also that which was placed at her disposal. While her spirit has crossed the dark stream of death, whose ebbing tide empties into the shoreless sea, she leaves behind her a life worthy of our emulation. We shall miss her yet we know that she has gone to her well earned rest and all sorrowing after her is therefore selfish; yet so tender were the ties of love which bound us together, that neither philosophy nor religion can soothe the anguish that wrings our hearts. The blood will follow where the knife is driven, the flesh will quiver where the princess tear but we yield ourselves to the will of God, who through love has thus afflicted us. The Second Baptist Church Sunday School therefora, Resolved—That a copy of this letter be made a part of our record and a copy be published in The Richmond Planet and St. Luke Herald. By order of Second Baptist Church Sunday School— DR. M. B. JONES, Supt. MISS E. L. BAILEY, Secy. Committee—Mrs. Ida E. Charity, Miss C. L. Bright. Messrs. W. L. Hopkins, J. A. Jones and C. H. Harper. MAKE YOUR OWN HAIR GROWER Start a Profitable and Independent Business, or make in small quantity for your own use and save money. Ingredients pure and harmless; can be purchased anywhere. Formula and Complete Instructions sent postpaid for $1.00—currency or money order. Address—GEORGE TOWNSEN3, Dept. E—1216 Pine St., Phila., Pa. 5t Y. W. C. A. NOTES Christmas week was quite a festive week at the Y. W. W. C. A. One of the very fine things done for us was a reception for twenty-five wounded soldiers of the West Hampton Hospital. This reception was given by Mrs. Masso through Mrs. Mimmus. There were 78 guest present during the afternoon and evening. An informal program was rendered. The soldiers gave very interesting accounts of their going over the top. Club girls gave two parties during the week. Worsham's Negro Business Directory of the World FROM BOOTHBACK TO BANK PRESIDENT. Dear Friend: The world's greatest struggle is about over and all the nations are preparing to reconstruct their affairs, and we as one of the nations need to reconstruct our affairs in the business world in a way that we can demand our place as one of the nations of the world. Will you join hands to link this chain with unity through such a directory that will reach every Negro man and woman's business or profession in all parts of the world? This is what the Directory will do; it will unite every business, trade or profession, it will also unite lost relatives and friends, it will unite Churches, Societies and all other organizations of the race, it will also serve as a traveling guide, it will open a field of opportunity to our people who may be handicapped by prejudice in the State in which they live. Now is the time to link this chain of unity through WORSHAM'S NEGRO BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF THE WORLD. Will you join us to make this a success? For all information write to, J. E. WORSHAM, 240 Main Street, E. Orange, N. J. All Churches Take Notice. RICHMOND Virginia Announcement. Mrs. Ella O. Wallew wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with E. C. Meyer Jewelry Co., Number 21 W. Broad Street as agent. She desires the patronage of her many friends as this is the first Jewelry Company in this city to employ a Colored woman as its representative. Weddings Presents, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Etc. for sale. On visiting the store give Mrs. Wallew the benefit of your purchase. Give her a call. YRADE MARK GUARANTEED PURE AND RELIABLE COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS COUGH MIXURE ALL DRUGNSTS, 30C—60C—51.10 Especially recommended to Speckers and Singers. It relieves the Throat and Strengths the Voice. If your Druggist hasn't it—write to THOMAS TABB JEFFRIES Manufacturing Pharmacist £14 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express. NORTHAMPTON COUN TY TRAINING SCHOOL GARYSBURG, N. C. A Christian Institution for Negro Youths of Both Sexes A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. Location: On a beautiful campus. Healthful surroundings. Accessable by two trunk line railroads (S. A. L. and A. C. L.) Courses: Teacher-Training, Home Makers, Farm Makers, Industrial. Terms: Tuition Free to the Students of Northampton County; a Small Fee for other students. Other expenses reasonable. Graduates Receive a State Elementary Certificate. For further information write, REV. H. C. JONES, Principal. One of Our Downtown Druggists Says Prescription No. C.2223 Has Made Many Wonderful Cores of Worst Cases, and It Don't Cost Much, Either. One of our downtown prescription druggists told our reporter that he has a heavy sale on the prescription C.2223 for the relief and cure of the worst forms of rheumatism. We advise everybody who suffers from rheumatism to keep off the damp ground, keep the feet dry, drink lots of pure water and take a daily dose of Prescription C.2223 to keep down and expel the uric acid from the blood. Those terrible aches and pains, swollen muscles, aching back and every form of rheumatism can be easily cured by following these few simple directions and taking the dose indicated on every bottle of C-2223. So many remarkable cures have been made by this wonderful prescription that any of our readers who suffer are urged and advised to ask any of our prescription drug stores for Prescription C-2223 and take it as directed on the prescription patted on each bottle. A physician's large bottle sent to any one prepaid for 60 cents. Address C-2223 Laboratories, Dept. D, Memphis, Tennessee.