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RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library VOLUME XXXVI. NUMBER 12. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919 PRICE DR. BIN FUNEI Impressive Ceremony Richmond--Dr. J livers Ser DR. BINGA'S FUNERAL. Impressive Ceremonies in South Richmond Dr. Johnson De livers Sermon. No event in half a century has stirred the colored people of Old Manchester, now known as South Richmond and as did the death of the beloved pastor of the First Baptist Church Rev. Anthony Binga, D. D., who had spent a life time in their midst. His death was unexpected. Tales with an attack of indigestion which was for lowed by another attack and still another, all that medical skill could do to save him and a devoted wife. D. W. 刚人 and friends could do to reduce his suff Moving or commer- fering failed to keep the stork of the beggar. "88 point a in that mortal trache and ]je slept The final desig- powerfully away. A MAN OF HUMANITY Then came the funeral, Mrs. Ida Atkins, wife of Dr. Wm. Atkins, a prominent physician of Hampton hurried to his bedside, accompanied by her children. The funeral service took place Friday, Jan. 24, 1919 at the First Baptist Church at 2 P. M. The edifice was for too small to accommodate the mass of humanity that that surged to the doors. With hope of securing admission to the funeral observances, the hymn was lined by Rev. R. V. Payon D. D. rite of the Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church. The Scripture were read by Rev. S. A. Brown, postmaster of the Gilded Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. THE SUPPLY PASTOR Prayer was offered by Rev. George B. Read, D. Ed., d. d. pastor of the First Baptist Church of Covington, Va. Resolutions from the First Baptist Church were read by Rev. Elmo Lamon, one of the supply persons of the church. Resolutions from the Lett. Cray Fore on Milton Convention were read by Rev. A. A. Grodin, D. D. The residencies from the Worcester Baptist Missionary and Educational Association of Va. were read by Rev. Wm. Shale, D. D. pastor of the Elmencer Part of Church Resolutions from the Presbyterian Conference of Ribbonwood and vicinity were read by Rev. William Theotys, Secretary of the Conference. Church, Church, C. H. Macroford and telegrams and letters from various sections of the country. The ministers led by Rev. Will in Thomas sang Dr. Bruce's savaion hymn, "Go preach my record with the Lord." Then Rev. D. W. T. Watson delivered a most forceful and touching funeral section somewhat by but most of efective from and Samuel 2235, at the conclusion brief addresses; were delivered by Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D. Pres. of the Lett. Cray Foreign Mission Convention, Rev. W. M. Alexander D. D. of Baltimore Corresponding Secretary of the Lost Curacy Pentomion Mission Conventon Rev J. P Walke D. D. Pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church of Norfolk, Rev Evans Payne, D D representing the Baptist General Association and Rev Dr J. E. Jones, D D representing the Virginian Uni- ton University. FENERAL DIRECTOR PRICE IN CHARGE. Miss Ruth Morris sang a solo. As 图 Morning service (first out) the chapel, "Servants of God well done" The theral diaries are memorized and honored. Financial Director, A. D. Price, the veteran Everyman and an伯伯 the elder of the tenants and the fi nished one of the finest and most excellent ones that has ever come "King Caskey" being made of amber metal with exiled diamonds and com- bines and mounting. I but a double bison to work with O'Neill plate glass of length. Interment was in Munny's Comery. South Richmond. CALL MEETING FOR NURSES. Every colored nurse in this city trained and nutrished is asked to attend a special cell meeting at the Richmond Beneficial Auditorium, on second and Jackson Streets, Friday night, February 7, 1949, at 7:30 cckow. Business of importance which concerns us all. Every woman interested in any way in nursing is asked to be present on time. The Richmond Colored Graduate Nurses Club. We are glad to know that Ms. Julia A. Holl, who is sick at her residence, 205 1.2 45, Preston Street is improving under the care of Dr. A. A. Tennant. Mr. Liane T. D. Rees, who was summoned to Philadelphia, Pa., October, 1948, during the Influenza Pandemic to the backbone of his wife Mrs. L. E. Rees, and where he remained for three months, has recently returned to his place of business at 104 A Fletch Dayd Street. He also wishes to announce to his customers and friends, who could not served while he was absent that he is now on the scene and will see to it that the best service is rendered to them. Suscribo to the Richmond Planet --- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919 ETHIOPIA'S Gift to the World. TAKE IT OUT THE WORLD WORLD 2122 DAYS To the Editor of the Planet. Dear Sir: Now that the great war in which the Negro had a part is over what will be the standard of treatment in this country of the Negro race by the white ruling class? Will Judge Lynch continue to be active? Will segregation, disfranchisement and Jim Crow laws still be supported by the courts of the land? Will there be any change in the civil and political conditions of the Negro since he has fought bravely with his white brother and won against autocracy? Will the Negro now be permitted to enjoy his constitutional rights in the true sense of democracy? When the Spanish-American war was on the feeling here was much in the favor of the Negro. But when that war came to an end and the Rough Riders and their itilious leader were still in evidence through the bravery of the cedar soldiers, the feeling here immediately challenged against the Negro. In beating on that war a white man from New York, before a great audience in Washington D. C. cried three times to mention the Nazi soldier in terms of praise but every time he was mostly madd. Just before and after we entered the World War against Germany the feeling here was very nice for the colored man. But since the 11th of November, 1918 the feeling is chaining, it is not so pleased so much as when the Germans were strong and mighty in bottle. But now the battle smoke has cleared and just what disposition will be made of the race question in New of the valuable resource rendered by colored men, we are waiting to see. But perhaps a worthy citizen of your community thought he sent a solution of the race problem when he sent me a cutting from the Excelsior Seas, a leading daily of your city. The article refers to Mr. Ozaki a Japanese authority who said that in his opinion the next war would be the outcome of race prejudice that the colored races were developing their civilization and would demand the same treatment as the white races and thus armed collision would for low. But race war on account of free probabilities is nothing new to the Negro in this country. The last one we had to the shameful disgrace of the American white ruling class was the St. Louis atrocity. This war raged in all of its rightfulness and ended in horror without a word of official condemnation from Washington D. C. But the sender of the article from the New seems to be pleased, because of Mr. Ozaki's recommendation that at the Peace Conference Japan, actin on behalf of all Asiatic races, should introduce the racial and population question and if no possible secure a question, but if Japan will speak at the Peace Conference, she will do it for the colored races of Asia, where she is more interested, than for the colo- red people of the United States. The Japanese have a country, a government, an army, and a navy, which commands respect of other nati- tions. The Nero is a race within a race, with no means of redress but the Courts of the States and the Sup- reme Court at Washington, where our rights as citizens must be viewed and settled. The Nero problem is an inside question which must be solved within and never at the Versailles Peace Conference. ROBERT W. CARTER, Brookline, Jan. 14, 1919. FULTON NOTES Listen to the Sunday Schools of Fulton ton are eternally requesting each and every boy and girl, man and woman to please come and enter our Sunday Schools. We need your help. We expect you next Sunday in one or the other of the Sunday Schools in Fulton. The R. S. Monond. Fulton Sunday School Union will convene at the Downtown Baptist Church, Fulton, 2nd 1999, at 3:30 P. M. C. B. offerson. Conversationist Secretary. Let everybody in Fulton buy from the news dealer or order from office the Richmond Place you can buy other items but I think we ought to get The Place at any cost, don't you trip to Fulton tonight. Last Wednesday night, Mrs. Louise Draymond will show the entire set at the Rising Mt. Zoo Baptist Church, 2nd Street Fulton. Mr. George Howlett, a well known demon of Fulton died January 22 at 9:20 A. M. at his residence 2015, 2nd Street Fulton. He possesses a wife, 5 children, one grand child 5 sisters, 1 brother and two relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The 'unmer' took place at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. God called him home, it was his will. But in our hearts we love him still. His memory is as dear today. As in the hour he passed away. Mrs. Ida Hackett is very sick at her resence and also Mrs. Mary Pittman. Letters from boys over there were very encouraging. Whiting, Pittman, Tyler, Barnes, Foster, Rowlf, Elledge, Hundley, Douglas and Ferrar, all are anxious to get home. Mr. John Foster and wife, are taking this method, to thank their many friends, and especially the Flinton Benefit, Juvenile for their contribution and visitation during their spicknessey everybody seemed to be loyal to them. Last Friday, Rev. Cobb, preached the funeral services of Bro. George Howlett at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Bro. Howlett was a member of the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, Va. Last Sunday 11:30 A. M. Rev. A. Jackson a member of the above church preached a wonderful sermon, at 1 P. M. Rev. Cobb preached the funeral services of Mrs. Fleibia Davis, he was a member of the above church for nine years, she was a loving member and did much towards increasing the church financially and many other ways of prophest. We loved her well but Jesus was loved for best. An excellent solo was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Taylor. At 4:30 P. M. Rev. Thorborne Clarke of the Ful on Baptist Church (white) preached a wonderful sermon, which we all enjoyed to our hearts delight. At 7:30 P. M. were the B. Y. P. P. services and at 8:30 P. M. he installed services of the officers and teachers of the Sunday School took place. Prof. Nelson Williams Jr. installed the officers and teachers. Sunday Feb. 2nd is our community Rev. W. H. Randolph of the Bethlehem Church will administer the Lord's Supper for us come and have a delightful time in worshipping together on that evening. Sunday 11:30 A.M. R.V. Cobb will proach on some phrase in conjunction with the Pabst's School Community work. Miss Bessie Edwards will be one of the students, come out and pack the building. Director Whitney says Christmas cards are ready. Any one who does not one can get them at No. 800 Den St. and at Shinckleford's Drug Store. Corner of 28 and E. Streets. WIFE WANTED. A Poet and Sor; Walter Young Man desires correspondence with a refined, good looking young woman, who sings and plays. Object Mari- mony, Address — P. O. Box 95. You Street Station — Washington, D. C. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building with a large window and a balcony. The building has a distinctive architectural style with a prominent tower and a set of stairs leading up to the entrance. The sky is overcast, and the overall tone of the image is monochromatic. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH RICHMOND SHOULD WE USE THE WORD 'NEGRO?' SHOULD WE USE THE WORD 'NEGRO?' Salt Lake City, Utah Jan. 21, 1919 Your issue of November 30th last, chanced to come into my hands, and within a very short time, as soon as I get settled in my permanent home, some distance from here—I shall become a regular subscriber to your splendid paper. For the present, however, I trust that you may see fit to allow me a place in your columns, in order that I may say a few words concerning the communication of Martha J. Minor, of Centersville, Va., which communication appeared in The Planet of the date above spoken of. A REFERENCE TO JUDGE STEWART The lady of whose letter I speak took the stand that we of the Afri FIRST BAPTIST CH can branch of the Ethiopian race ought to use the word "Nero" as I the as possible and that we ought as so to spell that word with a small "n." It has not been my pleasure to read the remarks made by Judie McCains stewart of Liberia concerning the word "Nero," as spelled by the Centersville lady in her good letter; and while I do not hold myself out as an authority, as a member of the race I beg leave to express my own humble opinion, and that with a view to begetting thought upon the part of any who may chance to read it. THE WORD AND ITS DEFINITION Why should the name "Negro" be used little or spelled with a small "n"? The definition of that word is, in brief, this: "A person behaving to the typical African branch of the Ethiopian race, . . . a person of any of the black or Negro races of Africa, . . . a member of the aboriginal race of Puma, or of a similar oceanic tribe." Now for my part I cannot see any things in the remote device disguised about the name, "Negro" even though the somewhat vulgar word "bisee" does mean any low priced black or white. I do not even back up the boundary of some of our race for many generations as a thing any white disguised to that race, but I see in it a condition that areos and endured for a time solely as one of the stones where by the force of the future generations might take an the work of recuperation and salvation for the whole race. And I am glad to say that the work out of the salvation of that race is something which is now rapidly being accomplished. NOT PRIMARYLY NEGROES The fact of the matter is, we Continued on fourth page TIME IS MEETING--KEEP NOSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS MAN KICKED OFF STREET CAK Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. Editor of The Planet: I am very sorry that the Germans are in Richmond, Saturday, the 18th I was on the Main Street car when I saw one of those poor white brutes kick one of our race off the car and I felt like dying. He took the white man who came in that he was going to get up and he was doing so. The conductor came there and said, "Get up, darky, or I will break your d—n neck." And one more cracker said, "Break the driver's neck." He looked to me like a man who came from one of the sand banks. The conductor's budge was 257 car number $24. I wish you will do something about that. The c e what I saw. Yours very truly, LEROY M. HICKS, 3226 S. Second Street. Mrs. Beresena Naah, enroute to Pittsburgh, Pa. spent five very pleasant days in Waggington, D. C., the houses of Mr. C. Averie James niece of her deceased husband. Many good courtesy were shown in her cozy home in Thirteenth Street, N. W. Before returning she will visit her sister, Mrs. Yetta L. Walker, Youngsville, Ohio. BURCH, VOET H RICHMOND THOMPSON—DUDLEY Mrs. Maria Dudley and Mr. George W. Thompson promise their marriage reception, February 6, 1919, at Chelse residence, 1292 N. Thirty first Street, Richmond, Va. at $ 30 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. L. L. King announces the marriage of their daughter, Freckle O., to Mr. Wai T. Harris. A notice, 118 East Fifteenth Street South Richmond, Sunday, February 9th 1979 from 8:12 P.M. M friends are invited. No cards. CHURCH PROPERTY SOLD The old Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church in Leitch Space announcing the High School has been sold to the Richmond Population Insurance Company. The Company has not made known its plans, but it is believed that the present building will be repaired for Church purposes a tenant just already been secured and that another building will be erected on the end of the lot that will meet one of the precious demands of the people in the colored section. The deal was handled through the office of B. A. Cephas, Real Estate Agent. Mr. Chas. H. Robinson is sick at his home 215 E. 15th St., So. Richmond, Virginia. Mr. E. J. Cunningham, of 21 W. 19th St., Southside, who has been disfigured for the past two weeks is somewhat improved. --- ```markdown ``` ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., January 29.—Mr. Roosevelt Rayford, of 149 Sixth Avenue, N. W., left for Pittsburgh, Pa. Thursday, January 16 to engage in Pullman service or cleaning, pressing work. Mrs. Rayford and the little daughter are getting on fine at the home of her mother, Mrs. Robertson, of Ninth Avenue, N. W. Mrs. L. J. Hurt and daughter, Mrs. Melia Banks, of 618 Fairfax Avenue, N. W., who made a three weeks visit to Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkley, visiting friends of the Tide water section, returned home Sunday morning on No. 39, reporting having had quite a pleasant trip. Mrs. Hurt of 514 Seventh Street claims she would have stayed longer but for the baby boy and Mr. Hurt. Mrs. India Ware, of Richmond, Va. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Bassfield, at the home of Mrs. Nannie Richardson. Mrs. Sarah Bassfield and Mrs. Nannie Richardson spent the day in Lynchburg, Va., last Monday, January 13. Mr. Anthony Shaw, of 107 Third Avenue, N. W., who has been quite indisposed at his home is reported somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. Emma Hancock, of Commonwealth Avenue, who lived in the old True Reformer Hall, died suddenly January 10, about four o'clock. She was a faithful member of the High Street Baptist Church. Rev, George C. Taylor, D. D., of, Mt. Ziog A. M. E. Church spoke to his audience and membership Sunday morning from Isaiah 40:1. "Com- fort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God." As he promulgated the message of the Gospel to his audience it appeared as though he had been taken entirely out of self and hovered by Divine influence as he portrayed and pictured one Biblical event after another until the entire course of happenings from that remote age down to the present was an open book to all who attended the service. At night Rev. Taylor spoke to his people from Isaiah 40:3. At the close of the service the offering was very pleasing—the neat sum of $50. 87. Brother J. H. Pinkard, of 1018 Salem Avenue, S. W. was present and by permission of the pastor, made some touching comments on the wow dourful help he had attained from the evening discourse. Mr. W. O. Stainfield, of Tinker Creek, who spent several days visiting his little daughter, Gladys Stainfield, who is being reared by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Stainfield, the wife of Mr. Joseph Stainfield, of Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, returned several days ago. He had a very pleasant stay with brother and sister and daughter. Mr. Alexander King, of Fairfax Avenue sustained a painful injury to his hand from a hammer blow, while turning a drill on a Crozor's stool and iron furnace. Mrs. Claw, of 515 Fairfax Avenue, N. W., who has been much indisposed at this writing is much improved. Mrs. Lizzie Wright, Seventh Avenue, N. W. is quite indisposed at this week's writing. Dr. J. B. Claytor, of the Burrell Memorial Hospital, was very sick during last week. He is much improved at this writing and hopes to be at his post of duty in a few days. Let us hope so at any rate for he is much needed. Mrs. Joe Fisher, of Eighth Avenue, N. W., who was much indisposed is much improved at this writing and hopes to be at her household duties again soon. Mrs. E. I. Becker, at 27 Gilner Avenue and Gainsboro Road, is really prepared to do the public first class service in her hairdressing parlor in the Cosmopolitan Building, ground door. Call and be convinced that she has the load in workmanship. J. C. Dugger, W. O. Hickman, George W. Roberson, little Thomas Howard and M. Stanfield, the hustlers of The Planet, will furnish all who wish to read high class colored newspapers, especially the old reliable Planet, of Richmond and The Courier, of Pittsburgh, Pa. Don't forget the plasters, pills and salves for your aches and ills and shaking chills. Try those Indian Herb Pills for more than a hundred ills. That's enough but there's one more—Good night. Mrs. Mery A. Robinson, of 214 Gregory Avenue, N. E., who has been sick for seven weeks is much better at this writing. We are proud to learn that she will be out in a few days. A card from Sergeant James D. Lee in France, sends his regards to all of his Roanoke friends. He is well. Private J. Andrew Hickman was in the city for a week. He appeared to be enjoying the best of health. He left Saturday for Newcastle, Pa., where his old position awaits him. Mr. C. S. Steetoe, who met with a serious accident at the west end shops, when he broke his right foot, October 15, is improving nicely. Rev. W. Alvan Nowlin, of Virginia Theological Seminary and College preached at Hollis, Va. morning and night to large congregations. Broth er Nowlin is one of the coming ministers of the race. Mr. Clem Necley, who has been living in Charleston, W. Va., Cleveland, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan the past two years, returned to the Magic City to live. Mr. George Stoptoe, of North Jefferson is visiting his son, George Stoptoe, Jr., of Columbus, Ohio. Sailor Robert Bailey, of the U. S. SATURDAY --- S. Utah is the guest of his father, Ballie, 132 Seventh Ayucun, Na N. ON THE SICK LIST. Mrs. Maggiol Briggs, Mrs. Jane Turner, Rev. and Mrs. Herben, Mrs. Lizzie Wright, Mrs. Josephine Mc Jempsey, are on the sick list this week. Sailor Wayman Holland, of U. S. S. Powhatan spent his two days' furious with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Holland, on Seventh Avenue, N. W. Mr. Ammon Jones is confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. C. J. Dickers and her friend, Mrs. W. M. Akers wish to take this method of expressing their deepest gratitude of thanks to the pastor of the First Baptist Church and his people and also to Mrs. A. G. Ross and daughter, Mrs. E. D. Hallon, of Salem, Va. for their never to be forgotten kindness—a royal dinner given them while in their city Sunday, January 19, 1919, hoping to have them down soon. May God send comfort and blessing to the Church and pastor. Sunday, January 12, Rev. J. K. Smith was in Roanoko at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, N. E., where he was invited by the pastor, Rev. W. W. Hicks. He rondored services morning and night, using subjects which were a help to all. On his stay-or Monday afternoon, he and Rev. and Mrs. Hattie Hicks were highly entertained by Mrs. William Akers and sister, at her home, 319 Eighth Avenue, N. E., after which he returned to Lynchburg to the Virginia Theological Seminary and College to finish his term. Jailer W. C. Allen has come into possession of a mystorious uniform that has him very much puzzled. Yesterday when one of the attendants at the city jail was turning a mattress a suit of convict's clothes dropped out of the mattress to the floor. If it was found that the mattress had been riped and the suit notably placed there in. It is presumed that some escaped convict was sentenced to jail for trespassing, vagrancy or some other cause and when caught was wearing a civil arm suit over the tell tale uniform. While others shot, the presumption is that he slipped off the concealed uniform and hid it in the mattress. The find was made in the colorful section of the jail, so that the former possessor of the suit was evidently colored. A group of Salem men are sixty dollars poorer in cash but much richer in experience by reason of the visa it of a stranger of our race to the vistown Sunday night. On Saturday night an easy talking stranger came into town with the fragrance of real old time moonshine on his breath and with a little mite of "Florid's best" in his pocket. Just a little whiff was enough for his Salem brethren and they "tell" at once. The stranger told the anxious ones in tones of quiet confidence, that he was indeed a citizen of Floyd county and that he possessed four gallons of the real stuff. He was not an ordnary bootlegger, he gold, but a high class, wholesaler, so if they wanted any of this fragrant concoction they must pool their intrests and take the whole quantity. Fifteen dollars a gallon sounded reasonable enough—a smaller price could have been as pious—so the Salom mon promised to have the cash ready Sunday night. Sunday night came and the unknow man appeared promptly at the chosen rondozozons bearing a four gallon paint can. He removed the tap and let some of those present take a whiff. A whiff was satisfactory and the sixty dollars changed hands whoroupon the recipient left for parts unknown. Someone secured a cup; it was passed around. So satisfying was the first taste that the possessors yearned for one more draught before the process of division began. The can was again tilted but to the constellation of the crowd not more than a few drops would come forth. The can gave back a gontlo "alosh" in evidence that its contents were not yet impaired. Finally, one of the crowd produced a can opener and the top of the can was ripped open, only to disclose four gallons of water. Attached to the mouth of the can was a small pipe, plugged at the bottom. This had contained the cupful of whiskey sampled at first. Nobody knows who the stranger is and none of the men wishes to admit they got stung, but the story was too good to keep. The same man is now reported to have visited Salem once before and secured ten dollars from another man. He asked the purchaser whom he had conducted to a wooded thicket near town, to wait until he went "down in the hollow to get the whiskey key from a friend," but he never returned. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER. The boys are coming home from camp and everybody is happy—mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts are all smiles, that is most of the sweethearts are smiling; others are looking cross-eyed at some girls, because they pay too much attention to the boys and some of the boys who didn't go are looking the same way, for the same reason. Well, you know the boys who stayed home had their chance while the soldier boys were at camp. They are coming home now and they will have their turn, now. You know the girls like a uniform, so the best girl wins, or the best fellow, as the case may be. Don't give up the case, just keep on trying; way late you'll get one, you will win some day, then your real trouble begins. Until you win, you have Little Willie's best wishes; after you win, you have his sympathy. At the Hampton Theatre last Saturday, the great Metro feature, "To Hell With the Kaiser" was shown to a full house, both afternoon and night, and when a woll-known lady came by the theatre and wanted to know what was on, was told, "To Hell With the Kaiser," she replied, "Oh, that's what I said when they took my son. I would go to see that picture but think the place too good for him, at this time, but before he dies, he should be forced to spend the rest of his days on earth, walking the streets of Lynchburg." Now what do you think of that, and the THE RICHMOND PLANET lady used to live in the city by the Dan—whats the difference? Search me. The world is at peace, but that does not include Henry Street, now did you hear that? PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH Most of our so-called leaders are ever kicking about "Jim Crow" laws they are all the time telling our people from the pulpit, platform and street corners, barber shops and other such places, where they can get hearers, to be men and women, and not accept such treatment; stand out for your rights, don't spend your money where you don't get equal treatment, where you are not wanted and where you are pushed off in some corner to yourself or put up in some top loft. All of this and more has been said by our leaders, preachers, lawyers, teachers, doctors and business men, who stand for justice and liberty for our people, but for God's sake, practice what you preach. If one of our leading men is called to Richmond or Norfolk, he must go. He must take the faro the railroad gives. He must accept that if he goes where business calls, that we admit, but he is not compelled to go down to the Academy of Music, climb up a side way and take a seat in a peanut gallery, when there is a colored theatre right in his very face, that he must walk by to get to his roost pole in a peanut gallery and then come away from his perch there and in his next speech condemn the people who go to the theatre. One of the largest, if not the largest Negro enterprises in Southwestern Virginia is the Hampton Theatre, Inc., of Roanoke, owned and controlled by Negroes, men whom you all meet and know and claim as you friends. Still you walk by them and their place of amusement and go down to one, where you and all of your people must climb as many steps as were in Jacob's ladder and then parch on a pole in the buzzard roost of a peanut gallery to see a musical comedy. Practice what you preach. I ask the question, which man would you place more confidence in, one who wont to see a high-class photoplay in an up-to-date theatre, where you enter the front door, and sit where you please, that is owned and controlled by your own people, or the man who wont down to a theatre, enter a side door, climb to a pole in the buzzard roost and watch a "leg show?"—which, I ask? I leave the answer to you. We might like a show of this kind but not at such a long range. Most of the motion pictures shown today, teach a moral lesson. I have traveled over much of this country, seen some of the best shows, of all kinds, but have never seen anything in a musical comedy, except, as a rula, a bunch of women, made up, with pads powders and paints—and very few clothes—who step quick and kick high and the moral it teaches won't do for Sunday School. Still some of our leaders are doing this very thing and at the same time preaching race pride—every man to his own liking. We have no objection to any one going where they please, but for God's sake, practice what you preach! Yours truly, LITTLE WILLIE. MEMORIAL TO COLONEL CRUMP On Monday night, December 16th, 1918, when Planet, Lodge No. 23 Knights of Pythias had completed its routine of business, Sir Knight W. Henry Walton, one of the pioneer members of Planet Lodge, and one who is over 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 late 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 Koopor 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 T. Chiles, W. Henry Jones John T. Eggleston, J. Henry Taylor, Edward Turner, James Anthony, J. W. Thompson, R. H. Flaubert 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, Recording 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 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 cooperation 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 Cause, OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Previously reported . . . $147.00 Dr. J. O. Dawson . . . 5.00 W. R. Green . . . 1.00 William H. Hayes . . . 1.00 John L. Ballard . . . 1.00 W. S. Banks . . . 1.00 S. J. Gilpin . . . 1.00 PEACE CONFERENCE AND HUNT FOR THE KAISER. The Girls Home at 502 W. Clay St. will open its doors on the above date. An elaborate affair is being planned watch the papers next week. Mrs. Artenia Miller, General Chair man; Mrs. Gladys Becker, Sorority; Mrs. Ora B. Stokes and others as seated members. Farmville, Va., January 20.—Dear Editor: Being unable to get/before the people, I would like, through your paper to thank the members of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for $7.10 sent to me on last Monday by Deacon Nelson Reid. I would like also to thank Rev. W. G. Berryman, the pastor of the above named Church for a well packed box of good things. May God guide them all the way to the end. There are yet a few others I wish to mention, too: J. F. John and family, Thomas Womack, G. T. Womack and Mrs. Sue Baker. All visited me with much goods and money. I am brought face to face daily with God's goodness to me. I am led to ask myself the question like the Psalmist, "What shall I render unto the Lord for all His bene-c toward me?" SUNDAY WITH THE CHURCHES The services at the First Baptist Church were largely attended. The pastor, Rev. Jacob H. Wylie was at his post of duties and preached two powerful sermons. "The collection was good. The Y' P U had a good meeting at 4:00 P.M. The topic for discussion was "Repentance." AT THE A. M. E. CHURCH Services at Benthul A. M. E. Church were well attended. The pastor, Rev. J. R. Augustus proached on the "Vino and Branches," showing the life, growth, strength, beauty and fruit coming from the spiritual branches of those who abide in the Eternal Vine. At 3:30 a large gathering of Junior Leaguers graced Mrs. Augustus. The tople was interesting and instructive. The pastor and his members are now striving hard for Conference which will convene early in April at Portsmouth, Va. IMMANUEL AND RACE STREET. Immanuel A. M. E. Church urgently asks the co-operation of their friends in the gathering of their Conference claims. Rov. Randolph was at his post of duty and was heard by a large congregation. Miss Estella Scott, who is teaching at Felden Graded School was the week end guest of Miss Marion K. Hankins. Miss Gladys McDaniel, a student of V. N. I. I. has completed her normal school course there and is now teaching in Bolling Green Institute. Mr. Clarence Brown, of V. N. I. I. spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, of Ely Street. HARRISON-JOUNS Miss Ethel Johns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Johns, was married to Mr. J. W. Harrison, of Norfolk, Va. on Saturday, January 18. The marriage took place in the home of her uncle, Row P. W. Price, of Franklin Street. The couple will spend a few days in the vicinity of Darlington Highlands after witen they will spend a wook in Washington and return to their home in Norfolk about the first of February. We hope for them a happy and prosperous life. RONCEVERTE NEWS Miss Lillian Rollinson of White Sulphur Springs, spent Sunday with Miss Annie Sothington, Rev. I. H. Carpenter tiled his pulpit Sunday and proclaimed a very sermon. Misses Julia Fairfax and Rosa Jackson of White Sulphur Springs spent last Sunday with Miss Fairfax's cousin, Miss Myra of this city. Mr. A. L. Consin is visiting his sister at Standard, W. Va. Mrs. Dorothy Perkins was in the city Saturday shopping and also visiting her friend, Mrs. Mildred Carter Bonty. Mrs. Lucy Scott, Hottie Lawson and Virginia Campbell, of White Sulphur Springs were shopping in the city last week. M Clarence Allen left last week visiting friends at Pitta burg Pa. Mr. James Liggona spout Sunday with his mother at Montgomery, W. Va. Miss M. Rosa, Miss Mav's Liggona and Miss S. Rose, are visiting relatives at Huntington, W. Va., Mr. Sam Soltlington left the city last week for Covington, Va. We were glad to see Miss Eva Brinkly out again after being severely ill. Mrs. Hattie Pryor and Little Edna Holins, spent a pleasant visit at Lewisburg, Monday, Rev S. H. Brown District Rupt. passed thru the city enroute to the Greenbrier District to hold his quarterly conference. ELECTED OFFICERS The following officers of Beth A. M. E. Church Christian Endower Society, were installed for the enawing term by Prof. A. V. Norrell, in earnest, instructive and impressive words: President. Edward M. Turner; Vice President. R. C. Gilbert; Secretary, Mrs. Maria Dallas; Treasurer, Mrs. Ida Chappell. The following are the committee chairmen: Prayer Meeting, Mr. Henry Christian; Lookout Committee, Mr. J. T. Moore; Music Committee, Mrs. Mary Christian; Good Literature Committee Mrs. Campbell; Information Committee, Mr. George E. Thompson; Finance Committee, Mr. E. J. Johnson; Social Committee, Miss Moore; Pocket Testament Committee, Mr. M. J. Graham; Missionary Committee, Mrs. Annie Johnson; Sunday School Committee, Mr. J. W. Watt. Announcement: Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to announce to her friends that she is now with B. 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. Wooddins Presents, Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Pins and Jewelry of all kinds, Cut Glass, Ntc. for sale. On visiting the stone give him Waller the benefit of your purchase. Give her a call. PRINTERS WANTED. The A. M. E. Book Concern, 631 Pine Street, desires a presman, a job compositor, a stone man, two linetype operators, one press feeder. Excellent opportunity in a business esstablished for more than fifty years. Steady employment. Please write ex- experience, place of work, and wages desired. This is an excellent opportunity for good printers, married or single, who want to move North. Position open to women as well as men. We also desire three apprecs. Write R. R. Wright, Jr., Business Manager, 631 Pine St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. VIOLIN RECTAL AT VA., UNION UNIVERSITY Andrew Edwards the concert-violinist 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 Classics." A Violin Recital in which Edwards will appear 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. 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BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA Enclosing Stamps or Money Order and the goods will be sent to you by parcel post or express WANTED. A good all around Printer. Apply stating terms to The New Century Publishing Co., 800 Quack street Norfolk Va. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 12. DR. BIN FUNER Impressive Ceremon Richmond--Dr. J livers Ser DR. BINGA'S FUNERAL. Impressive Ceremonies in South Richmond—Dr. Johnson De-livers Sermon. No event in half a century has stirred the colored people of Old Man Chester, now known as South Richmond as did the death of the beloved pastor of the First Baptist Church, Rev. Anthony Binga, D. D., who had spent a life time in their midst. His death was unexpected. Take with an attack of indigestion which was folowed by another attack and still another, all that medical skill could do to save him and a devoted wife of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Conventon, Rev. J. P Wallace, D. D., Pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church of Norfolk, Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., representing the Baptist General Association and Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones, D. D., representing the Virginia Union University. FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRICE IN CHARGE Miss Ruth Morris sang a solo. As THE NEW YORK TIMES S. B. and freinds could do to reduce his suf Mourning cortege foring failed to keep the spark of life sang. "Servant of in that mortal frame and he slept The floral designs w peacefully away. A MAN OF HUMANITY Then came the funeral. Mrs. Ida Atkins, wife of Dr. Wm. Atkins, a prominent physician of Hampton hurried to his bedside, accompanied by her children. The funeral services took place Friday, Jan. 24, 1919 at the First Baptist Church at 2 P. M. The edifice was far too small to accomodate the mass of humanity that that surged to the doors in vain hoope of securing admitnet to the funeral obscuries. The hymn was lined by Rev. R. V. Pey on, D. D. pastor of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, The Scriptures were read by Rev. S. A. Brown, pastor of the Giffle Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. THE SUPPLY PASTOR Prayer was offered by Rev. George E. Read, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church of Covington Va. Resolutions from the First Baptist Church were read by Rev Eos Lam Lagon, one of the supply posers of the church. Resolutions from the Lott Croy Foreign Mission Convention were read by Rev. A. A. Graham D. D. The resolutions from the Women's Baptist Missionary and Educational Association of Va. were read by Rev. Wm. Stokes D. D. pastor of the Eh enzer Bapti Church. Resolutions from the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond and vicinity were read by Rev W'lam Thomas, Secre tary of the Conference. Church, Cleck C. H. Munford read telegrams and letters from various sections of the country. The ministers led by Rev. William Thomas sang Dr. Bingo's favorite hymn, "Go preach my gospel saith the Lord." Then Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson delivered a most forceful and touching funeral sermon, somewhat br' of but most effective from 2nd Samuel. 3:38, at the conclusion brief addresses were delivered by Rev. C. S. Brown. D. D., Pres. of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Co venton, Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., of Baltimore, Corresponding Secretary of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention, Rev. J. P. Wallace, D. D., Pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church of Norfolk, Rev. Evana Payne, D. D. representing the Baptist General Association an., Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones, D. D. representing the Virginia Union University. FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRICE IN CHARGE Miss Ruth Morris sang a solo. As 1 Mourning cortege filed out the choir sang, "Servant of God, well done." The floral designs were numerous and cosily. Funeral Director, A. D. Price, the veteran I veryman and undertaker had charge of the remains and he furished one of the finest and most expensive caskets that has ever come "King Casko" being made of armor metal, with oxydized hardies and cornices and moulding. I had a double hinge top with oval French plate glass full length. Interment was in Maury's Cemetery, South Richmond. CALL MEETING FOR NURSES. Every colored nurse in this city, trained and untrained, is asked to attend a special call meeting at the Richmond Beneficial Auditorium, on Second and Jackson Streets, Friday night, February 7, 1919, at 7:30 o'clock. Business of importance, which concerns us all. Every wom an interested in any way in nursing is asked to be present on time. The Richmond Colored Graduate Nurses Club. We are glad to know that Mrs Julia A. Hall, who is sick at her residence, 305 1.2 E. Preston Street is improving under the care of Dr. A. A. Tennant. Mr. Isaac T. D. Ross, who was summoned to Philadelphia, Pa., October, 1918, during the Influenza Epidemic to the bedside of his wife, Mrs. L. E. Ross, and where he remained for three months, has recently returned to his place of business at 404 A East Duval Street. He also wishes to announce to his customers and friends, who could not get served while he was absent that he is now on $n$ the scene and will see to it that the best service is rendered to them. Suscribe to the Richmond Planet. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919 TOLLENT TARD RUINED BY NEGRO. TOLLENT THE WORLD WORTHING 2122 B.C. AN INTERESTING LETTER To the Editor of the Planet. Dear Sir: Now that the great war in which the Negro had a part is over what will be the standard of treatment in this country of the Negro race by the white ruling class? Will Judge Lynch continue to be active? Will segregation, disfrenchishment and Jim Crow laws still be supported by the courts of the land? Will there be any change in the civil and political conditions of the Negro since he has fought bravely with his white brother and won against autocracy? Will the Negro now be permitted to enjoy his constitutional rights in the true sense of democracy? When the Spanish-American war was on the feeling here was much in the favor of the Negro. But when that war came to an end and the Rough Riders and their illustious leader were still in evidence through the bravery of the colored soldiers, the feeling here immediately changed against the Negro. In lecturing on that war a white man from New York, before a great audience in Washington D. C. tried three times to mention the Negro soldier in terms of praise but every time he was madly hissed. Just before and after we entered the World War against Germany the feeling here was very nice for the colored man. But since the 11th of November, 1918 the feeling is changing, it is not so nice, not so brotherly as when the Germans were strong and mighty in battle. But now the battle smoke has cleared and just what disposition will be made of the race question in view of the valuable service rendered by colored men, we are waiting to see. But perhaps a worthy citizen of your community thought he seceded a solution of the race problem when he sent me a cutting from the Evening News, a leading daily of your city. The article refers to Mr. Ozaki, a Japanese authority who said that in his opinion the next war would be the outcome of race prejudice, that the colored races were developing their civilization and would demand the same treatment as the white races and thus armed collision would follow. But race war on account of race prejudice is nothing new to the Negro in this country. The last one we had to the shameful disgrace of the Ameo white ruling class was the St. Louis atrocity. This war raged in all of its frightfulness and ended in horror without a word of official condemnation from Washington D. C. But the sender of the article from the News—seems to be pleased—because of Mr. Ozakil's recommendation that at the Peace Conference Japan, acting on behalf of all Asiatic races, should introduce the racial and population question and if possible secure a solution, but if Japan will speak at the Peace Conference, she will do it for the colored races of Asia, where she is more interested, than for the colored people of the United States. The Japanese have a country, government, an army, and a navy, which commands respect of other nations. The Negro is a race within a race, with no means of redress but the Courts of the States and the Supreme Court at Washington, where our rights as citizens must be viewed and settled. The Negro problem is an inside question which must be solved within and never at the Vorsailos Peace Conference. ROBERT W. CARTER. Brookline, Jan. 14, 1919. FULTON NOTES Listen to the Sunday Schools of Fulton are ownestly requesting each and every boy and girl, man and woman to please come and onlarge our Sunday Schools. We need your help. We expect you next Sunday 'n one or the other of the Sunday Schools in Fulton. The Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union, will convene at the Ehenezer Baptist Church, Feb. 2nd 1919, at 3:30 P. M. C. B. Jefferson. Corresponding Secretary. Let everybody in Fulton buy from the newsdealer or order from office the Richmond Planet you can buy other papers, but I think we ought to get The Planet at any cost, don't you think so. By Jefferson. Last Wednesday night, Mrs. Louise Praxton, gave a very fine lecture at the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Key N. B. R. B. Th. Pastor. Mr. George Howlett, a well known citizen of Fulton died January 22 at 9:20 A. M. at his residence 2818—2nd Street, Fulton. He leaves a wife, 5 children, one grand child, 3 sisters; 1 brother and host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. God called h'm home, it was his will, But in our hearts, we love h'm still. His memory is as dear today; As in the hour he passed away. Mrs. Ida Hackett is very sick at her residence and also Mrs. Mary Pittman Letters from boys over there were very encouraging, Whiting, Pittman, Tyler Barnes Foster, Boyd, Elridge, Hundley, Douglas and Farrar, all are anxious to get home. Mr. John Foster and wife, are taking this method, to thank their many friends and especially the Fulton Beneficial Juvenile, for their contribution and visitation during their sickness or erybody seemed to be loyal to them. Last Friday, Rev, Cobbs preached the funeral services of Bro. George Howlette at the Mt. Calvary Bap st Church. Bro. Howtefe was a member of the Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, Va. Last Sunday 11:30 A. M. Rev. A. Jackson a member of the above church preached a wonderful sermon, at I P. M. Rev. Cobbs preached the funeral services of Mrs. Plebemia Davis, she was a member of the above church for nine years, she was a loving mem ber and did much towards increasing the church financially and many other ways of progress. We loved her well but Jesus loved her best. An excellent solo was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Taylor. At 4:30 P. M. Rev. Thorborne Clarke of the Fulon Baptist Church, (white) preached a wonderful sermon, which we all enjoyed to our hearts delight. At 7:30 P. M. were the B. Y. P. U. services and at 8:30 P. M. the installation services of the officers and teachers of the Sunday School took place. Prof. Nelson Williams Jr. installed the officers and teachers. Sunday Feb. 2nd is our community on Rev. W. H. Randolph of the Bethlehem Church will administer the Lord's Supper for us, come and have a delightful time in worshipping together on that evening. Sunday 11 30 A M. Rev. Cobbs will preach on some phrase in conjunction with the Public's School Community work, Miss Bessie Edwards will be one of the speakers, come out and pack the building. Director Whiting says Christmas cards are ready. Any one who has not one can get them at No. 800 Denny St., and at Shackleford's Drug Store, Corner of 28 and P. Streets. WIFE WANTED A Poet and Song Writer-Young Man desires correspondence with a refined, good looking, young woman, who sings and plays. Object. Marri- mony. Address—P. O. Box 95. You Street Station, Washington, D. C. P. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, EOUT H RICHMOND. SHOULD WE USE THE WORD 'NEGRO?' Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan., 21, 1919 Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor, The Planet. Richmond, Virginia. Dear Editor: Your issue of November 30th last, chanced to come into my hands, and within a very short time—as soon as I got settled in my permanent home some distance from here—I shall become a regular subscriber to your splendid paper. For the present, however, I trust that you may see fit to allow me a place in your columns, in order that I may say a few words concerning the communication of Martha J. Minor, of Contersville, Va., which communi cation appeared in The Planet of the date above spoken of. A REFERENCE TO' JUDGE STEWART The lady of whose letter I speak took the stand that we of the Afri FIRST BAPTIST CH can branch of the Ethiopian race ought to use the word "Negro" as lit as the possible, and that we ought all so to spell that word with a small "n." It has not been my pleasure to read the remarks made by Judge McCants Stewart of Liberia concerning the word "Negro," as spoken of by the Centersville lady in her good letter; and while I do not hold myself out as an authority, as a member of the race I beg leave to express my own humble opinion, and that with a view to begetting thought upon the part of any who may chance to read it. THE WORD AND ITS DEFINITION Why should the name "Negro" be used little or spelled with a small "n?" The definition of that word is, in brief, this: "A person belonging to the typical African branch of the Ethiopian race, . . . a person of any of the black or Negroid races of Africa . . . a member of the aboriginal race of Panama, or of a similar oceanic tribe." Now for my part I cannot see any thing in the remotest degree disgraceful about the name, "Negro," even though the somewhat vulgar word, "nigger," does mean any low principlied fellow black or white. I do not even look back upon the bondage of some of our race for many generations as a thing any wise disgraceful to that race, but I see in it a condition that arose and endured for a time solely as one of the steps where by those of the future generations might take up the work of regeneration and salvation for the whole race. And I am glad to say that the working out of the salvation of that race is something which is now rapidly being accomplished. NOT PRIMARILY NEGROES The fact of the matter is, we are Continued on fourth page PRICE, FIVE CENTS MAN KICKED OFF STREET CAR. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor of The Planet: I am very sorry that the Germans are in Richmond. Saturday, the 18th I was on the Main Street car when I saw one of those poor white brutes kick one of our race off the car and I felt like dying. He told the white man who came in that he was going to get up and he was doing so. The conductor came there and said, "Get up, darky, or I will break your d—n neck." And one more cracker said, "Break the man's neck." He looked to me like a man who came from one of the sand banks. The conductor's badge was 207; ear number 824. I wish you will do something about that. This is what I saw. Yours very truly, LEROY M. HICKS, 326 S. Second Street. Mrs. Beresonia Nash, curruco to Pitburgh, Pa. upent five very pice ant days in Washington, D. C., the guesses of Mrs. C. Avertier James, sister of her deceased husband. Many po cital courtesies were shown her in her cozy home in Thirteenth Street, N. Before returning she will visit her sister, Mrs. Yetta L. Walker, Youngs town, Ohio. LURCH, FOUT II RICHMOND. THOMPSON—DUDLEY. Mrs. Maria Dudley and Mr. George W. Thompson announce their marriage reception, February 6, 1919, at their residence, 1202 N. Thirty first Street, Richmond, Va, at 8:30 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. L. L. K'ng announce the marriage of their daughter, Frenchie O., to Mr. Wm. T. Harris. At home, 118 East Fifteenth Street, South Richmond, Sunday, February 9th 1919 from 8 to 11 P. M. Friends are invited. No cards. CHURCH PROPERTY SOLD. The old Hood Temple A. M. E. Zion Church on Leigh Street adjoining the High School has been sold to the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Company. The Company has not made known its plans, but it is believed that the present building will be reated for Church purposes a tenant having already been secured and that another building will be erected on rear end of the lot that will meet one of the increasing demands of the people in the colored section. The deal was handled through the office of B. A. Cophas, Real Estate Agent. Mr Chas H. Robinson is sick at his home. 215 E. 15th St., So. Richmond, Virginia. Mr. E. J. Cunningham, of 21 W. 19th St., Southside, who has been discharged for the past two weeks is somewhat improved. TWO Seer caret ee soy ce et eS eke 5 eR a eh BSS KN Bae gan AS: Sse ee fe SATURDAY PEURUARY 1, 1919 SUB COMITFETEE OF MANAGE The Sub-Committee of anngoment mot in Heuiqusrtors Malling, north west corner Tweitt: and Spruce Sis, Philadeiptia, Ve, Monday morning, January U5 189. ‘Whe mel! y Was opened in duo form and t'.o death of the late Grand Director George Ht. Mays was formal ly anneanced. A committee was ap pointed to (ake stitible action in re lation thereto, The oflicers having been re-elected in New York last September, were du ly inducted Into Meir respective of ficos, For Grand Master Morris. — the Grand Secretary, James I, Neodham, administered (ho oath, In turn each of the other olkcers read the oath of oftice and were formally declared in stalled, (he official roster as complet ed being as fotews: “ Bdward If, Morris, Grand Master. Dr. 1 1, Roberts, Deputy Grand Master. James I, Needham, Grand Scero tary. W. David Brown, Grand ‘Treasurer, A. 'T. Shirley, Grand D'rector, 4.1L. Johnson, Grand Direetor, B. V. Baranco, Grand Director. Jesse 1, Nicholas, Grand Director, Yo fill the vacancy caused by the death of Grand Director Mays, the Sub-Committes of Management. wnan imously elected Robert ‘T. ‘Thomas, Pensacola, Pla. Brother ‘Thomas is District Grand Secretary of Distriet Lodge No, 27 (Plorida), and had the endorsement of the executive commit toe of the district grand lodge and of Brothers Frank P. Gadson and J. 8. La Roche, respectively, treasurer and president of the eadownent barean of tho district grand lodge. Wor the information and guidance of all concerned, the Sub-Committee of Management’ adopted tho follow ing: RESOLUTION Be it resolved by (he Sub-Commit tee of Manazement of the Grand Unit ed Order of Odd Fellows in session assembled on the Eth day of Janu ary, A.D. 1919, in tho City of Phila delphia, Pa., at each and every Dis Grict Grand Master and each and ev ery Disteiet Grand Sceretary of each and every District Grasd Lodge un der the jurisdiction of the Sub.Com Milles of Manaremont of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Amer fea he and they and cach of Chem are and is hereby divested, in ther ofl eal eapselty to within thirty days Trom date of the receipt of a copy of this resolution, direet and instruet in writing each and every lode, throurh iis permanent Secretary or Noble Grand, within the jurisdiction of each District Grand Lodee, that al commmtiieation from a lode intended for the Seh-Committes of Manare Ment shall be W@rertod and sent to Jamo: M. Needham, Grand Secretary, Wwelfth and Spruce Sts... Philadel phia, Pa. aid to no other person, and that gueh District Grand Muster and Distriet Grand Seeretary. shall within forty (10) days from reeeipt Of a cony of this resolution certify to this Suh.Committes of Manaseniont under the hand ant seal af the Dis trict Grand Lodee the way ané manner they have carried out this resolution Tn the case of Past Grand Masters’ Council No. 408 and Excelsior Lode No. 7225, hoth of New York and each of which had heen suspended and fined $10.00 by District Grand Lode No. 2, the Sub Committee of Manage ment confirmed the action of the dis trict grand lodge, USURPERS ATTEMPT INVASTO* Shortly after the convening of the Sub-Committee of Management one W. LF. Houston and one Henry Lineotn Joinson, followed by a heterogencous retinue, entercd the building, some crowding, the clevators and others stalking up the stairway to the third Noor and to (he door of the Sub-Com mittee of Manazement chamber, where they were confronted by Grand Sceretary Jame: B. Needham and J. ©. Asbury, one of the attorneys. for the Sub Committee of Management. Asstimityy an arrogant attitude the two who essayed the role of spokes mon defiantly demanded tat they he Permitted to enter the chamber “to install these officers who had heon elected in Now York in September, and to take charge of the building, the funds, records, and efieets of the Order!” Grand Secretary Nerdham and At torney Asbury resolutely. informed them that they were on a fool's er rand and ordered (hom to leave the Wnildin under the poin of arrest for trespass, ond that if they wanted to try to enforce their demands they hind better try it by eaurt process, Thoy then slunk out of the building with jaded tread and humiliated mein. About two o'clock in the afternoon two deputy sherits entered the build ing with court writs summoning each member of the Sub Committes of Man AKeMONT: (1) praying that a receiver he appointed to take ever, and man age nll properties, ete! and (2) that onch member of the Sub-Commit lee of Manasement answer in ano warranto procesdines a3 to why they should not vacate the offices held by them to the contanders, ‘rhe Sub-Committee of Management remained in exeentive session until 10:20 PM. transacting the business of the Order. and at the same time opened the doors and aceepted the Services from the demty sheriffs, ‘The Sub-Committee. of Manage Ment resnmed its sessions ‘Tuesday morning and will continue them wn Lil Its business shall have been com pleted. A preliminary hearing was set by tho court for Friday, January 17, at which time the issue of tho receiver ship and injunction will be tried. PRELIMINARY HEARING OF SUB COMMIPTER OF MANAGEMENT Piiladetphin, Pa., dan, 17, 1919— iy Common Teas Court No. 3, in caw ¥ session, Judge W. C. Perguson, al fila otetcek {ais afternoon. rettsed fo Fone an injunetion agaiust Grand instor kdward WM. Morris and the futher members of the Sub-Commtitec fot Management fling ofices as mem ors with him, to restrain thom irom continadiasc In sand esereising Use functions of the offers held by trent dgiso deelined (o appoint receiver fo take over and manaze all proper es and onsets of the Order. "his was Ure court's reply (othe Will in equity Med by a number of in dividusts, who claimed that they had hon elected last September as mem bors of the Sub-Committes of Mana rement and were being kept out. by Grand Master Morris and the others associated with him, Judge Ferguson in setting forth his reasons for so refusing and de- clining said in substance: "As the court sees the matter, iL appears. to bo a dispnto as to who shall hold the offices Grand) Master) Morris and those now in or those who want to Ket in, but are on (he outside.” “1 will not,” continued the judge, “issue any such injunetion, because it will leave the great organization without official guidance and director ship and will cause it to cease func Hioning-—and (hat ought not to be, as the hundreds of thousands of mem bers should be protected in their in lorests.”” “And Twill not appoint a recetvor for the Order, as to do so would sin ply mean to wreck it—-to broak it up." The Jwdge mado it plan through out his discourse Mat the member ship of such a large, magnificent, and worthy organization should not be made the vietims of persons rapactous to profit by secking to hold its offices, AL the conclusion of Judge Fergu son's. pronouncement, Grand) Master Morris and the other ‘members of tho Sub-Committee of Management were showered with congratulations by the large number present in tho court room, INFLUENZA KILLED 5,999 IN OCTOBER Slate Board Reports ‘Tell Shocking Story—Later Pigures Wil Add Hundreds to Tot, | Richmond, Virginia—In all annals of Virginia’ it would be dificult 4 more sombre ehapter than that re lings to the ravages of the Spanish influenza in Me month of October, JOS, Reports Just received by the Stato Hoard of Health, throwsh the Mureau of Vital Statistics show that of a total of 8,522 who died in tho OM Dominion in October, 5,999 wer telling of ihosectenesar at eomilicn tions resulting therefrom. Nor. has tho worst yet heen revealed for so flerely has the epidemic raged. in cotions (hat physicians have yot yet had {ime to send in their reports. I ig conservatively estimated that sup plementary. statisties tater to. be. re ceived in connection with the October mortality will show from G00 to 1,000 additional deaths from the influenza, “in October 1915, the total am bor of deaths from! alt causes was RASO; in 1916, 1048: in 1917, 21045. And now comos tho appalling total of S523, which tx 688 more than (hat of the same month for the preceding year, Renorts receivyed up to this (ime by tho Buroan of Vital Statisties for Oetaber 1S. sive Uhe foltowine fir urev as to the mortality. resulting from infenzat in various efties, conn Hes and camps: Richmond £20: Nor folk 459: Lynehbars, 180; Newnart News 140; Potorshurg 11a: -Ports mouth 187: Roanoke $6: Danville 34: Prince Georre County 177: Wise 12a; Lee 99; Smythe $2; Washing fon 72: York 95; Elizaheth City 118: Comp Lee 5121 Camp. Mumphreys 361; Quantico 57. YOUTIT WAS A SHINING MARK POR INBLUENZA OF 5,999 Virginia Victims in October A,LGt Were Between 25 and 30 Mortality Among Childven Richmond, Va., Jan, 22— Tt would appear from reports received by the Siate Board of Health through the Bureau of Vital Statistics that the Spanish influenza, during the month br Octoner, 1918, was most. fatal to persons between the axes of 25 and 30. At any vate, 1171 of the 5,999 Virginians who dicd of the disease in October were between the axes montioned, while SSS were white aud 282 colored. ‘Those between the ages of 20 and 25 fared but little het tor as LOL ef them died from inflt cit oF complientions incident to the dronded malady. Of these victims 876 were white and 205 colored, ‘The total of whites who went down in the epidemic was 4,189 and of colored 1,822, which shows that the mortality among negroes was propor Honately about the same ns that among the whites, thaneh the color ed popuiation is considerably smal ler, « Ohyionsty the “flu dors not hes Hiate to invade the nursery for the ptatisties show (he following deaths pmon children: Under 1 year, total 268: between 1 syd 2 yoors, QA: he tween 2 and 5, 277; between 5 and 10, 207; Wetwoen 10 nnd 15, 1945 be tween 15 and 29, 608, OF those between 50 and 53, onty IS died, while of those hetweon 55 and G5 there were only $8 vietims, ‘The total for those over 65 was but 6s Retween 600! and 1.000 adaitionn! deaths from influenza in’ Oetoher, 1918, will probably bo renarted ta tor on, as many physicians have heen too busy fo make returns to tho lo eal registrars, THE RICHMOND PLANE RICHMOND, VIRGINTA DR. 1, MOTON RETURNS PROM PRANCE, Boston, Mars.—Dr, Re R. Moton, Principal et Tuskesee Institate, who went to France ong syecti rise on HC the special request of President Wien end § we otbiine beats Wacoday at Boston, returning on the steemer Conada of ie White Siar Line Se was accompented by Lester AL Walton, managiag editor of Yl. New York Age, White in Prance Dr, Moton vast in froquent consultation with Col. B. M. House and otters eh Amor can of ficiats relative to the dfeyes ton, of Germany's African Colonies nd other matters affecting the darker races: Ht is reported that he has been offi clally asked fo return to Franeo in connection with the Peace Conference Abs Soon as possible, Principal Moton was compelled to dectine the invitation to remain in France and take further partieination Pr'ncipal Moton vas compelied to deelne the Tnvitaton to rein in France and take further participation in the Peace Conference at tir's time as he was anxious to get to the an nual ‘Tuskegee Farmer's Conference which mot this week, Despite his stren wors efforts to be present be did not reach ‘Tuskegee for the opening ses sion as the steamer Canada was seve rat days Fite on account of unusually ly bad weather. Military oflieats ind e'vittans vied with one another im making Dr. Mo {Con's slay ‘France sremorable. Never before has an American Negro been so signally honored. On his fifteen hundred mile visit to the colored sald iors, Dr, Moton traveled in an auto mobile from General Porshing's head quartors and usually with military escort, In the party were Dr, Thos esse Jones of the U.S. Burean of Edneation; Lester A. Walton, Clyde R. Miller of the Cleveland Plaindeat er and Nathan Hunt Dr. Moton (okt the colored sol Miers thatea warm welcome awaited them upon their return from both rees. Ho emphasized the importance of the soldier—coloved ort wh'te— coming back tn a manly, yet modest and wnassuming manner. METROVOLITAN BURNS. MORTGAGE The Metropolitan A, M. i. Chureh of Washington, D, C., has at hist can celled its debt of $15,000 after a cam paign which lasted but seven and a half months, In May, 1919, Dr, C, IT, Tanner, pastor, organized the people for a “drive ‘for $15,000. Keeping uneeasinsly at it since May has en abled the chureh to clear itself of debt. AL the same time over three hundred members have been added (9 the roll of the ehureh. Kighteen months ayo, Dr. Tanner came as pastor, from’ Big Bethel Chareh, Auanta, Ga. and during hia brief stay the chureh has taken on new life. ‘Phe following improvements has heen made to the chmeh: elec tric Night installed by the Church Ald Civelo, the interior of the church has eon renovated, the walls frescocd, tho chureh has been carpeted at a cost of one thousand dollars, and the mortzage debt of $15,000 has been paid, BRUTAL TEXAS MOB BURNS MAN CONVICTED OF DOUBLE, SLAYING, Brags Williams Placed Upon Pyre, While Oficials Attempt to Rescue Him, Hillsboro, rex. January 20—Drare Wiviams convicted of a doulte mur: der, was taken from the jail by a mob here todey ent burned to death in the puble square. Me hud been sentoneed this morning to be hanged Webruary 21, County ofticers attempted vainly’to control the crowd whist Iynelted Une men, but it proseeded quietly to ent as a battering ram with whieh the jail down i telephone polo which was used dor was broken in ‘Phe suarts in. side the Jail were then russel. the man seized and taken to the public sqvare where he was tei to & post. Noxes. barrels and other fuel matter over which oil had been poured, furn ished the pyro Several hunted persons. ise'uding dozens of wonton, looke} on as. the viet"m burned. ‘The body was entire Iy_- consumed in about forty. minutes af’ a which the erowd quietly dis: porsed, NINETY.SECOND DIVISION (ONLY) (Your attention ix invited to “6” and “f.") Hxtract— General Order No, 40— The special dutios with which the Military Police and Sentinels are charged with are: (a) ‘To insure order and proper be havior by onlisted men at all times. ()) Yo prevent them from loiter ing on streets and congresating in groups, (ce) ‘To enforce proper dress and saluting: by enlisted men. (21) ‘Po prevent enlisted from leay in the town in which billeted with ont permission (e) ‘Vo prevent enlisted mon from addressing or holding conversation with the women inhabitants of the town. (1) "Po provent enlisted men from entering any buildings other than their respective hillets with the ex ception of stores, plocos of amusement and enfes, Ry Command of Brigadier .Gonera! Erwin, GK. Wilson, Chief of Staff, AN ENCOURAGING RECOGNITION, A recornition which the colored ei fizens of Grensboro are viewing with keen delicht and of which the ontire racp wi}! fool proud, $3 the fact that Dr. James. B. Dudley hag been ap rointed by Mayor Stafford to serve vith 2 delesation of prominent white ‘ALzeNs as a committre to dostde whe her Grecusboro's city Hmits aro to ho extended, Its mot nstat that the awileipslitfes give sueh reco mnition Wo its Nogro citizens, but allowing Crenenentative of the Negroes some voles in ue of the most Importint moctions mat engage the atten tin { this eity is iy keeping with: he BeNCTAES Vous Ti beeal neteit oot cans interracial feeling Uhat exist in Greevshoro, I is the hope Oat with the growing spirit of demoeraey. a lareer application. ef the nritel les which won in the battle fields of the Revolutionary War, will led. toa more Kenerad reve nit on of he Nees tax payer, Greeusboro gots a splendid example, MR. SHADRACH WASS TLL, ) Mr. Shadrach Bass who has been condvietini 4 vevy successful grocery business at £08 Shore Sts Patershury for the. past thlety four” (21) yen to the regret of his many friends has been confined to Petersburg Hospital sinco Dee, 22, 1918; during which tiie ho hits undorgese two operat tone the last one being of a very scrious nature was performed by the famous De. tiryant of Ittehmond. | Mr, Bass is doing nicely at this writ ing, and hopes to be home in a few ae | DO YOU KNOW HIM? Information wanted as to the where abouts of Levit Coleman, When last heard from, ho was Iving in Nowport News, Va. Address his ‘sister, Mrs, Ellen’ Wyeoff, care of C. B. Epps, 326 Plainfleld, Ave., Plainticld N. J. THE AGRICULTURAL, AND : TECHNICAL COLLEGR What College Shalt 1 Attend ‘thi ‘Session? 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They are having "a high old time" around the peace table. A day is longer to the idler and shorter to the worker. The soldier boys may be seen on our streets now and the ladies greet them with a smile. The colored people of this country are praying and working and many of them are saving their money. Worry kills about as many people as disease and yet disease produces worry and worry produces disease. President Wilson's "open diplomacy" proposition received the "black eye," but some of his other propositions seem to have met with popular favor. This is an age of deception. Mon say one thing and mean another. Some women have been doing this thing for centuries. The nations represented in the Peace Conference are not at all accorded the same voting powers. Big nations have big vote, little nations have little vote. Mr. Billy Sunday disclaims responsibility for the discriminations and elimination of the colored people from his meetings. This is as we understand it and the result is unfortunate. THAT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT We have read carefully the provisions of the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which amendment has been ratified by two thirds of the States composing this Republic. It seems to us that according to its provisions, the brewing houses can continue to brew beer and the whiskey distilleries can continue to distill whiskey and the wineries can continue to ferment grape juice. It must not be manfactured though for beverage purposes. The amendment seems to have been aimed primarily at the saloon and there is no question but what this purpose has been accomplished. It looks to us as though the medical fraternity of this country will now control the whiskey traffic in part membership with the Government. The Saloon is dood but Old Man Barley corn is very much alive. Whiskey will now take its permanent place upon the shelves of the pharmacies of the country and along with paregoric, quinine and the like and will be great od as a respectable remedy for respectable people, who are sick and who wish to substitute whiskey for morphine. THE PHACE CONFERENCE The Peace Conference in session in Paris, France, is a unique organization unlike any organization that has ever been perfected in the history of the world. It shows that master minds have for months been preparing this mighty organization which is enacting a part of a world drama. To understand its ramifications and powers is difficult. Still, a general statiment will give the average person an idea as to what is happening in this remarkable French capital. The Peace Conference is composed of a Supreme War Council, which co-cuples the position of an executive committee of an ordinary body. In this Supreme War Council, all the principal plans are decided upon in advance, subject to such modifications as the regular Peace Conference may decide to have put into effect. The peculiar part of this is that the members of the Supreme War Council are the representatives from what is designated as the Five Great Powers. These are Great Britain, the United States of America, France, Italy and Japan. It was Great Britain's insistence that caused the recognition of the Japanese. All of the other nations involved in the war, including Haiti, Cuba, Brazil and Liberia, are members of the Peace Conference, but their voting power is in a measure nullified by the increase in voting power of each of the Five Great Powers. For example, as the Supreme War Council meets, o itself and agrees upon a policy the countries composing it have the voting strength to carry through any measure that might receive the official endorsement of that tribunal. Smaller powers can protest, but that is about all they can do. We have not received any information as yet as to the arrival in Paris, of any of the numerous delegates appointed to attend the Peace Conference. On the other hand, it is reported that no pass ports have been issued to any of them and that the Administration as represented by the Secretary of State's office is only issuing passports to the accredited representatives of reputable journals and magazines in this country. Under this head, Dr. W. E. B. Dubois has succeeded in reaching France with the official O. K. of the Administration and Roscoe Conkling Simmons has done the same thing, while Dr. R. R. Moton has a special mission on the part of President Wilson himself. It is reasonably certain that none of these gentlemen will cause the distinguished President of the United States any embarrassment during his sojourn in a foreign land and this is just what is making Editor William Monroe Trotter, Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, Dr. W. H. Jernigan, Dr. J. Milton Waldron and a host of others unhappy. After all of their work in this country, to have it go for naught is not on ly embarrassing and unfortunate, but it is paralyzing. We foresaw this condition of affairs many months ago and advised them. It looks strange that none of them seemed to have thought of presenting their memorials to the various embassies located in Washington, not necessarily in person, but by official documents with the hope that these protests would be communicated to their home governments, who in turn would turn them over to their repro sentatives at the Peace Conference in Paris. As the matter now stands, no communication can come up before the Peace Conference before it is first submitted to the Supreme War Council and the Supreme War Council is dominated and controlled by the United States as represented by President Wilson and by Great Britain as represented by Hon. David Lloyd George. If President Wilson shakes his head in the negative, no proposition will ever see the light of day in the Peace Conference. The only way then is to forward documents direct also to Dr. R. R. Moton and to Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and to Correspondent Roscoe Conklin Simons. Who believes that if the President of the United States shakes his head in the negative at them, that they will insist upon the presentation of the demands coming from the various organizations of citizens of color in this country? The situation is peculiar, some what amusing, and decidedly hopeless, so far as the success of the effort to call attention to the handi-caps now affecting us as citizens in this country. BURNED AT THE STAKE Texas seems desirous of embarrassing President Wilson in Europe, if we are to judge by the report of the lynching of Bragg Williams at Hillsboro, Texas, January 20, 1919. The plea has been made repeatedly that lynching was caused by the failure of juries to do their duty. In this instance the colored man was charged with murder. He had been tried, convicted and sentenced to be hanged, Feb. 21, 1919. The jail was broken open and the colored man carried to the public square, tied to a post and burned to death. Several hundred persons, including women, witnessed this burning at the stake. The county authorities tried to prevent the burning, but took no drastic steps to do so. In talking about Hun barbarities and making the world safe for democracy, what is to be done about this phase of the situation in this country? These are conditions that should be presented to the Peace Conference. Tens of thousands of white and colored people will regard this latest species of brutality with wonder. A committee of colored citizens, a few days ago approached the THE BENNINGTON PLANET, BENNINGTON, VIRGINIA BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Buy THRIFT Stamps. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A WAR SAVINGS DIVISION. N. W. CORNER THIRD AND CLAY STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Governor of Texas with a plea that he recommend special legislation to check this species of barbarian. It is but fair to say that he ex pressed himself as favoring a move ment to check lynching. The best remedy that we know is to shoot the lynchers, when they are about to murder a prisoner. Let them know that the strong arm of the law will be utilized to stamp out this species of brutality. A colored man and a white man have the right to defend them selves and their homes. If submitting to the authorities of the law means cremation at a stake, what man with sense will submit to arrest at the hands of the law? As a purely practical question and condition, it is better to die fighting like a brave man with a gun in one's hand than it is to be barbecued like an ox with hundreds of howling dervishes dancing around enjoying the misery that they are inflicting upon a human being. The Constitution of the United States declares that cruel and unusual punishments shall not be inflicted, but who pays any attention to the Constitution these days, unless it is to observe whether or not we man suffrage has been added to its provisions or the whiskey legislation has been engrafted in a proper way as an amendment to that ancient instrument? ```markdown ``` DR. MOTON AND THE COLORED SOLDIERS. A citizen can be modest and unassuming in asking for rights denied. He can be modest and unassuming in protesting against the many discriminations that at times make our residence in this country an embarrassing condition, but we do not see in this any necessity to surrender any of our political and legal rights. Our social privileges will take care of themselves, being self.adjustable, but in the arena of manhood rights and citizenship, there cannot properly be any compromise. Dr. Moton is having a most embarrassing time of it. He is lauded for his services by his white Administration friends and condemned by his colored anti-Administration enemies. His accomplished friend, Hon. Emmett J. Scott seems to have successfully weathered the storm and for the time being at least is out of the unfavorable lime-light. But it is Dr. Moton's turn now and we shall await with interest his account of this unfavorable report from Europe. THE COLORED SOLDIERS' HOME COMING. We do not see that there should be any apprehension relative to the conduct of colored troops returning from France, a country in which they have enjoyed all of the rights and privileges, both social and political, of the French citizens and where even their relationship to the white French women has been similar to their relationship with the colored women in this country. This contact will hardly deceive any colored man, who went from either the South-land or from the North-land. A colored man, who has lived in the former section of this country knows about how far he can go and as he inherently has no desire to go any further, he is able to so adapt himself upon his return to this country as not to make the fact that he has sojourned in the free air of Europe noticeable. This was demonstrated years ago, when Chicago and New York and San Francisco were meccas for colored citizens. Colored men, who wish to enjoy the atmosphere of freedom, in all that the word implies will remain in France. Colored men of sound judgment will prefer the colored damsels of our own cline to the foreign speaking white beauties of the French Republic. But why discuss this subject? Southern white men and Northern white ones too, have preferred colored women to white ones. Colored men prefer colored women to white ones and the love letters now being received by the colored wives and sweethearts in this country of the colored soldiers, emphasize the fact that "Absence makes the heart grow fonder," not fonder of the other woman. MEN WANTED Farmers, sawmill, lumber and railroad men wanted; married and single. Houses and accommodations provided for. Free house firewood, garden and $50 per month and transportation. Write today to PINE DELL PLANATION. Williamsburg, Virginia. The states of California and Washington have ratified the constitution al amendment, making this country "bone dry" and probiting the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors. Only twelve more States are needed to make the amendment effective. The "drys" claie that they will get the necessary number. The "wet" States are not dong any talking now. ```markdown ``` BANKING Christmas has come and gone and the New Year is just ahead. What will you plan to do? What effort will you make to outstrip the one of the past year? Advice is of little or no use, if it is not taken seriously and acted upon. You might as well have a remedy for indigestion in your own home and leave it in the bottle on the shelf as to expect help from advice that is not taken seriously and followed out to its logical conclusions. People may tell you the road to the town, but unless you find some means to follow it, you will not ever get there. We are advising you to save a part of your earnings, not all of these earnings. We are telling you that the time to prepare for sickness and the poverbial bad luck is when you are well. Avoid the spendthrift and the good-timer. Both will lead you a merry dance that will lead you to the poor-house on the hill or to the jail in the bottom between the hills. Start a savings account today. Tomorrow, it may be too late. I HAVE A R SMOOTH CO or ashy, or if you are or freckles—do not be and freckles can be made to d as fair and as soft as velv ER AND SKIN vaseline, as vaseline promotes of the packages. Be sure that ACCEPT IMITATIONS. sthe face, neck and hands Dry thoroughly and then appl y until the skin absorbs it. be skin healthy, remove all pim ustrous. Palmer's Skin Whitener and resent direct upon receipt o FARMACY CO. in general. --- --- YOU CAN HAVE A FAIR, SMOOTH COMPLEXION If your skin is dark or ashy, or if you are troubled with bumps, pimples, black-heads or freckles-do not be discouraged. Above are reproductions of the packages. Be sure that the name "Dr. Fred Palmer" appears on each. DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS. Before retiring at night bathe the face, neck and hands in warm water and Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Soap. Dry thoroughly and then apply Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener ointment. Massage gently until the skin absorbs it. This treatment will make the skin healthy, remove all pimples and roughness, and cause your skin to grow bright and lustrous. You can secure Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener and Skin Whitener Soap at your Druggist's—25c EACU, or sent direct upon receipt of price. AGENTS WANTED. Write for liberal terms. in general. It will be seen that I do not take issue with Martha J. Minor in any spirit of opposition, but rather with a view to adding my thought to hera for the good of our race here in the United States and elsewhere. But there is no disgrace attached to the word "Negro," and I cannot see how by banishing it from our vocabulary or spelling it with a small "n" when it is necessary to use it, that would "mean some humiliation out of the road of our coming generation." For my part I'm proud to be of the dark skinned race, and I take especial pleasure in thinking of the wonderful progress and development that the race has made within the last few generations. A PEOPLE OF TRUE GREATNESS In the history of the world we find various peoples who have passed through bondage and other conditions of great adversity, still after ward have worked out their salvation and become in truth a people of true greatness. And that I expect our own people to do. They are now well on the road to the highest and best that life may hold, and I am one who be lifes that instead of looking back ward or paying too much attention to minor things that might arise, we ought to look forward always; strive to develop the best within us; be tolerant of all opinions of other men—whether they be white or black, and whether those opinions are rash or based upon reason and brotherhood and that we ought to be hopeful and in the sure knowledge that we, in respective of origin or former condition, will get back the best that life has to give only if we in the first place give to others of all creeds and colors and conditions our own very SHOULD WE USE THE not now primarily Negroes, any more than an American of Danish extraction is a Dane, or one of Italian extraction is an Italian. But we are of Negro extraction, and I can see no reason in the world why we should deplore that any more than an American of Italian or French or Danish origin should deplore his origin. It is a known fact that as time goes on and people become broader in thought the term "nigger" is less and less applied to our people; and by the same token we may know that in time "Negro" will be thought of and used only in connection with our origin and in connection with those people who are yet, by habitations and customs, Negroes in truth. NO PARTICULAR REASON Of course there seems no particular reason why we should be using the word "Negro" any more than should an American of other foreign extract $i_{n}$ be using the word indicating his origin; but instead of leaving it out of our homes and classrooms, as the lady suggested, why not just have a thorough understanding all around concerning its true meaning? And then after acquiring that understanding, let us continue to raise our race here in America to a higher and high er plain $i_{n}$ as time goes on; and let us not only do that for ourselves here, but let us—like unto many others whose earlier ancestors wore of for elign shores—be not forgetful of those now $i_{n}$ the status of our own earlier ancestors, but let us do what ever we may toward uplifting and bringing them also into the light of a higher civilisation and a better life JOHN MITCHELL, JR. President, Mechanics Savings Bank A FAIR, COMPLEXION If you are troubled with bumps, do not be discouraged. Be made to disappear, and your skin will soft as velvet after a few applications of Dr. Fred Palmer's SKIN WHITENER SOAP (ine promotes the growth of hair) DR FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP A MEDICINAL SOAP DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP IS PARTICULARLY APPROPRIATED FOR SENSITIVE DECISION SKIN, NURSING, CLEANSING, SOFTING, AND PAINING. Be sure that the name "Dr. Fred Palmer" TIONS. k and hands in warm water and Dr. Fred and then apply Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whit- esorbs it. remove all pimples and roughness, and cause Whitener and Skin Whitener Soap at your in receipt of price. AGENTS WANTED. TAKES NO ISSUE Atlanta, Ca. best in thought and effort. IT MATTERS LITTLE Summed up, then, my idea is that it matters little whether we are of the black, the white, the brown or the yellow race and that the spelling of the name of our race with a large or a small letter can matter little. I think thought that "Negro," the same as Japanese, Swede, Frenchman or any other like word of the Caucasian, Mongolian or Negroid race—I think the word should continue to be spelled with a capital "N." But above all else I think—and I'm happy to know that such is the case—we should strive jointly and severally with a view to bringing ourselves as Americans, and the Negro race as a race, up to a high level. For by that way we may hope soonest to silence the voices and change the thoughts of some who might be prone to as sociate the word "Negro" with the vulgar word "nigger," and who may also sometimes apply the latter word to some of us. And still better, by that way will we soonest work out our personal and racial salvation and, for our selves and future generations, come into the light of greater Hope, greater Faith, greater Love, and greater Life in all its beauty of fullness; and, in a word, come into true "life everlasting." WANTS EDITORIAL OPINION. I think that readers of The Planet would be glad to see an editorial comment concerning this matter, so let us hear from you soon, won't you, Mr. Editor? With best wishes for your personal success and hap piness, and the same wish for each and every member of our race and all other races, I am, Very truly yours, ANTHONY T. DAY, 21st South and 14th East, Salt Lake City, Utah. THE HIGHLAND PLANET. HIGHLAND. VIRGINIA FIVE --- ```markdown ``` We Have Paid Out Over $71,000.00 This Christmas. If you did not get any of it, you know that it was because you did not take out a card in one of our YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY to MAKE NO MISTAKE FOR NEXT YEAR. THE 1919 CLUBS ARE NOW OPEN and doing business at our Institution. Call and take out a card. YOU CAN JOIN THE 1c., 2c., 5c., 10c., 25c. or the 50c. Clubs; either one or all of them and your checks will be ready for you next Christmas. 100 (Round Door Vault, Mechanics Savings Bank.) We are also inviting you to open an account with us in our regular Savings Department. It will yield you more interest in the long run. The Bank is open from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. If you wish to purchase a home on long time payments, call and see us about it. If you wish to borrow money on a home already purchased, call and see us also. Richmond, Virginia THE PULLET MIRIS FORCES GET BODY BLOW Lego, Ferguson, Issues, Order Re- raining Autocracy of Present Men- bers of S. C. M. Cannot Sus- spect. Formal Members. pend or Expel Members. (By Richard E. Warner) Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 24. —The act of what is considered the greatest est legal drama in the history of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was brought to its close last Friday afternoon at 5 P. M. with the ultimate result that Edward H. Morris and the full board of the present sub-committee of management were dealt a solar plexus, which almost took the old sage and his colleagues off their feet, and for a while had them completely dazed. Beginning Sunday, the Morris forces on the one hand, and the Noel followers on the other kept pouring into the city, and on Monday, the officers elected at the B. M. C., held at Manhattan Casino, N. Y., last September, headed by Grand Master John S. Noel, went to the headquarters at 12th and Spruce Sts., to be installed, but met with opposition of the most dastardly nature. This started the ball rolling, and Morris and his colleagues were at once cited to appear in court in Equity proceedings Friday, Jan. 17. The case came on in the Court of Common Pleas at 2 P. M., and was heard before Judge Ferguson. Morris and his followers were represed by ex judge Beitler, who Noel and his supporters were represented by Theo. Stokes of the firm of Hen Henry Pepper, Bodine and Peper. The trial lasted fall two hours. Among the witnesses for the plaintiff, were: W. T. Francis, Henry Lincoln Johnson, James H. Anderson, Perry W. Howard and Richard E. Warner. It was Warner who set the court in a uproar, when in the course of testimony, he said, "that among his many objections to W. David Brown sitting as a memb of the trial committee in the New York proceedings, was due to the fact that as a member of the S. C. M. on appeal it would be like going to hell for justice while the devil sat as judge," which brought forth laughter from every person in the court room. Warner's testimony and the convincing plea of Perry W. Howard, grand attorney for the Order, resulted in the judge issuing an order, restraining Morris and his cohorts from suspending or expelling anyone until the quo warranto proceedings shall have been determined. The order for loows: Order of Proceedings.—Common Pleas No 3, December Term, 1918—No. 3033—Robert F. Davis vs. The sub-committee of management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America (a corporation) and Edward H. Morris, I. L. Roberts, James F. Needham, W. David Brown, E. B. Baranec, J. H. Johnson, George W. Hays, Jesse Nichols and A. T. Shirley. It is agreed that pending the quo warrantio, appeals take the to the subcommittee of management, or proceedings at present taken before that committee and instituted before it, or any other proceedings originating before the subcommittee of management or any other appeals that may be taken growing out of charges based upon the participation of the brethren charged in the meeting in New York in September, 1918, shall not be disposed of until after the one warrantie case is finally disposed of, saving only that there is no stipulation that proceedings may not be taken against Jesey and Cornelius on charges other than for participation in the September 1918, meeting. GERMAN EXTREMISTS DEFEATED. (Richmond Times Dispatch) In the twenty seven electoral districts in Germany, returning 421 members of the National Assembly, women delegates won thirty four seats. Of these, the Majority Socialists elected 15, the Independents, 33 the Democrats, 5: the Clericals, 77 and the Conservatives, 4. The Majority Socialists will have a plurality in the Assembly, with a total of 164 votes. It is expected that the Majority Socialists and the Democrats, who control seventy seven seats, will usually vote together, and thus be in position to dominate the National Assembly, having a vote of 211, against a combined opposition of 180, should all the other parties work and vote together. It is thus seen that the extremists on both wings have been heavily defeated, the people clearly indicating by their vote that they desire a democratic republic. Indeed, the sweeping success of the Democratic party is the surprise of the elections, and it is assured a prospect of holding a position of great importance in the new Parliament. This group includes in its ranks the best of the moderate bourgeoisie, comprising former progressives of the left wing and Nation at Liberals, with hitherto unorganized radical elements, supported by such men as Prince Max of Baden, Dr. Solf and others. Thus this party realy will constitute the most influential group in the Assembly and be in position to leave the strongest mark on the new constitution. The decision of the government to hold the National Assembly at Weimar instead of at Berlin is a further victory for carrying out the popular will as to the character of the new government, as the Spartacans and other ruffly elements will not have the chance there to create disturbance and overweave the Assembly that they would have in a large city, where the criminally disposed gather and are easily influenced to engage in lawlessness. The first business be fore the Assembly will be the selection of a provisional government, he cause the present government considers its existence at an end with the convening of a constituent assembly. The Assembly will then take up the adoption of a constitution, under which the new government will be constituted. All in all, the German people have reasonably maintained their sanity under trying circumstances in the matter of overcoming a dangerous situation, and, "having found themselves," are making fairly good progress to ward enlightened and orderly government. DR. MOTON'S ADVICE FARMVILLE NEWS As the beautiful rays of sun shone forth people were found making their way to the several houses of worship in the city.The pastor, Rev. Wiley at the First Baptist Church was greeted with a very appreciative congregation He in his usual manner fed his flock on spiritual food. The morning services closed with the Lord's Supper. In the evening the pastor preached from the theme: "Building your Foundation." It was enjoyed by all. "We are glad to see many new faes each Sunday afternoon coming to the B. Y. P. U. and hope the zeal and interest may be kept up among the Young People. Services were well attended Sunday at the A, M, E. Church. The pastor preached at 11:30 A. M. on "Job, the Man of Uz." At 13:30 P. M. the Leagues had a splendid meeting. The meeting was delightfully graced with the following young ladies: Misses Effe Ward, Marion Hawkins, Mary Jackson, Martha Hilton, and Mr. Purl Watkins, the wholesome advice given by the visitors to the Juniors was instructive and enjoyed by all. Rev. Thomas Williams occupied the pulpit of Race St. Church last Sunday. His congregation was delighted with the two forceful discourses he delivered them. Rev Jacob Randolph the pastor will be at his post of duty Sunday. Rev. J. H. Wiley spent the greater part of last week in Richmond on business. Rev. Edward David Coffee spent a few hours in the city last week on route to Lewistburg. Mr. Francell Hairston left Monday for New York City. Music 25 cents a lesson, Ara, Hel en Hughes, 618 Main St. Last Wednesday Evening Dr. Morris (white) gave a very interesting and instructive lecture to the women of the city. Every mother, wife and daughter should have heard her discourse. She donated $3.00 to the Mother's Council. On Thursday evening, Dr. Mr. Grew of Richmond spoke to a small but appreciative audience at the First Baptist Church. The invitation was extended by our dear mother and worker, Mrs. Lula Coles. The outcome of the meeting was the formation of a Y. M. C. A. Club which on obtaining a sufficient membership will be enlarged into a Y. M. C. A. for the County with Farmville as the center. Dr. Jarman of the Normal School in his usual elequent manner spoke to us. The following officers were elected. Messrs. Nithaviel Griggs, Chairman: E. S. Clark, Secretary; Arnold Quarles, Asst. Secretary; Willie Feld, Treasurer and Robert Brown Chapham. For the present the Y. M. C. A. is located in the rooms ver Mr. Tom Jofferess' Pressing shop 410 Main St. Below are two letters written by our whitefriends from the State Normal Female School to the Chairman of the Mothers' Council: Farmville, Va. Jan. 23, 1919. Mrs. Lula Coles, Chairman, Mothers' Council. Dear Mrs. Coles: I want to thank you for your invitation to attend the opening program of your work. To me this is a wonderful work that you are undertaking. I want to also thank you for offering me a chance to help you. I regard it as a great privilege to serve you as a member of a special board. May God guide you and bless you in this work for your people. Sincerely yours. Minnie V. Rice. Farmville, Va. Dear Mrs. Coles: It gives me pleasure to accept a place on a special board selected by the Mother's Council for the work that they have undertaken. I think such a laudable effort as this should command the interest and aid of both races, I always consider it a privilege to do what I can to carry forward a good work and I shall endeavor most faithfully to discharge the duties of the office which you have asked me. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA OPENING OF A NIGHT SCHOOL The Mothers' Council of which Mrs. Fannie Griggs is president, and Mrs. Lula Coles, Chairman has given to the boys and girls who are unable to attend Day School, a golden opportunity for which all mothers should be thankful. For a small weekly fee under the management of the Mothers' Council, a Night school will be held with Mr. L. C. Bland, graduate of V. T. S. and C., Lynchburg as principal, assisted by other teachers of the city, each night from 7:30 to 9:00 P. M. in the present Y. M. C. A. rooms. In the afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 a class of little folks from the ages of 5 to 7 will be taught by Mrs. Annie K. Vaughan and Mrs. Martha Blue Griffin. Mothers are urgently asked to see that their children at tend some school, and appreciate the efforts the Mothers' Council has put forth to make our boys and girls beter citizens, Mrs. Coles, Chairman, no little degree of credit and praise for the amount of work and untiring efforts she put into the work to make it a success! Farmville is proof of her Mothers' Council. Mr. Lemuel C. Blind was called to Lynchburg by a telegram last week to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Simms, the wife of Lieutenant John H. Simms and daughter of the late Prof. G. W. Hayes. She was highly accomplished in both instrument al and vocal music. By her exception al ingenuity and sweetness of manners, she won the admiration of all who came in touch with her. The funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 P. M. Her loss leaves a vacancy that time alone can refill. Mrs. Martha Harston wishes to an nounce that she is now in business in her former place 610 S. Main St. and wishes the patronage of all her friends. The store on the lower end of Main St., successfully run for years by the late P. B. Hairston, will be sold next month to the highest bidder. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jeffress went on a very important business trip to Richmond last week. There is still a lot of sickness in town. Mrs. Hattie Moore is still confined to her home. Miss Hoffman, State Supervisor was in the city last week. She and Miss Robinson. County Supervisor, visted several of the schools. Miss Hattie Winston leaves 'oday to resume her s audies at V. N. I. L. B. F. TURNER SR'S FUNERAL B. F. Turner, Sr., one of the best known citizens of this city passed quietly away at his residence W. Leigh St., after many months of illness. His funeral tookplace Saturday, January, 18, 1919 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church at 2:30 P. M. Rev. W. H. Stokes D. D., the pastor was present, while the funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J. E. Jones, of Virginia Union University. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. A. Jackson, rector of St. Philip's P. E. Church. The Scriptures were read by Rev. W. T. Johnson, Mrs. Alverta Gilpin roun The floral tributes were numerous and costly. The pall bearers were Dr. R, E, Jones, D, A. Ferguson, Messas, Albert Tribbey, D, P. Bragg, Beverly Jackson, S. W. Robinson, Sr., D, J. Farrar, H. Curtis, Alex, West, A, W. Holmes, Fred. Jackson, Henry Paul, J. C. Robertson. The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, L. O. of St. Luke and William A. Hankins Camp, No. 6, Spanish American War Veterans. Appropriate resolutions were presented. B. F. Turner was a graduate of the Richmond Normal School. He became a prominent factor in the business affairs of this city and was a pioneer real estate agent. He was, prior to this time a letter carrier in this city. He joined Company C. First Battalion of Virginia Volunteers, which organization was mistered into the United States service in the Spanish-American War and was known as the Sixth Virginia Regiment, U. S. V. and became a factor in the Spanish-American War. He was honorably discharged at Macon, Ga., January 26, 1899. He leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. WANTED! One Hundred Meas. more, not under 16, to join the RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS at the A. & T. COLLEGE and take courses including UM Military Science and Tauet leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mechanics and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Space in documents will be offered for the return of students this session who are recently released from military or naval service. Write at once for cat alog of further information. JAMES R. BURDY, PRESident A. & T. COLLEGE, CHICAGO N. C. WANTED—A Man and His Wife will find a Good Home in Glister Park by applying to THE PLANET, 311 N. 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THE HOME OF THE WOMEN "EMPEROR OF SAHARA'S" FIFTY ROOM HOUSE A WEST BURKY, WHERE HE WAS KILLED BY WIFE. The fifty room house of Jacques Lebaudy at West bury, Long Island where the man who styled himself, "Emperor of Sahara" was shot and killed by his wife. Insert left hand corner Mime, Jacques Lebaudy, right hand corner little Jacqueline Lebaudy. The fifty room house of Jacques Lebaudy at West bury, Long Island where the man who styled himself, "Emperor of Sahara" was shot and killed by his wife. Insert left hand corner Mime, Jacques Lebaudy, right hand corner little Jacqueline Lebaudy. SONS OF VIRGINIA HOLD FIRST SESSION OF THE NEW YEAR. Brooklyn—The Society of the Sons of Virginia begins the New Year with a new set of general officers and under most favorable circumstances. It was organized Nov. 22, 1897 and was incorporated as a membership body under membership corporation laws or State of New York in 1905. Any male of Virginia birth or parentage who may comply with the constitution and by laws of the Society is eligible for membership. The benefits include financial members are liberal. The organization meets its obligations to the memorial promptly. This response to the needs of members when they become IT has been one of the features of its work which has made the society popular and trustworthy. The retiring president, Charles H. Turner has served in that capacity before and in other places of official trust in the society. He is a well known churchman and holds a responsive position in one of the city's large financial institutions. The new officers were installed by the Rev. Dr. George Prinzler Miller. Rector of the St. Augustine P. E. Church; Dr. Miller gave the members a very instructive address which was recorded to by a rising vote of appealation. The Rev. Mr. Mille is a graduate of Howard University. He is a man of broad vision and ardent ad vocate of Howard University. He is a man of broad vision and ardent ad vocate of the pauphed rights of his race. Among those who made brief remarks following the installation, were Mrs. Alice W. Seay and N. B. Dodson. The new president of the society is James W. Patterson a well known fraternal worker and a churge man of experience. President Patterson made a practical inaugural address pledging his best efforts for the advancement of the society and appealed to each member to give the organization his best support. The first business meeting of the New Year was held Thursday evening, Jan. 16. The other officers are C. Allen Oliver, vice-president, C. J. D. Kemp, financial secretary, Alfred R. Nash, recording secretary, George T. Ket ing, corresponding secretary; Graham H. Carter, treasurer; C. L. Royster, chancellor; Charles Miller, sergeant-at-arms. Members of the board of directors for one and three years are Jason N. Boone, Isaiah S. Walker and John W. Winters. The examining physician is Dr. Clarence H. 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Price, Treas.; Nathaniel Roy, Mgr. 112 EAST LEIGH STREET MOTOR, EMBALMER AND EVERYMAN filled at short notice by telegraph or for meetings and nice entertainments. necessary conveniences. Large Picnic at reasonable rates and nothing but Carriages, etc. Keep constantly lies. Night—Man on Duty All Night. 77 RICHMOND, VA SEVEN SATURDAY DE VILLE ROANOKE NEWS --- ROANOKE, VA., January 27.—The last Quarterly Conference met in the lecture room of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Rev. Isaac Ewer, Presiding Bldor of the Roanoke District was in charge. The memorial services over the deceased members were held after which report, the P. E. asked the membership to bow their heads and sing, "And Am I Born to Dle." The session was one of the most pleas ant during the past five years as well as a financial success with every thing against the financial advance with the Church closed on account of the Influenza, during which time there was as much money raised as at any other time when the Church doors were opened. It was very re markable in the pastor and the fin ance committee, stewards, trustees, etc. and the membership in general that such wonderful results were reached during these crises. The Fourth Quarterly Conference closed with a neat balance in every depart mont, for which the Presiding Bldor highly commended the pastor and people. Mrs. Laura J. Hurt, of 514 Soventh Street, N. W., and Mrs. J. T. Thompson, 515 McDowell Avenue, Mrs. Mahalia Banks, of 613 Fairfax Avenue left for their old home at Goodview, Va. to be at the bedside of their sister and aunt of Mrs. Wilric Hurt and Mrs. Mohalia Banks, Tuesday morning, January 28. Rov. P. G. Gravely, of 124 Soventh Avenue left the city Saturday morning enroute for Martinsville, Va. and Danville to visit his mother. The Presiding Elder, Rev. I. Ewer, of the Roanoke District, preached Sunday morning, delivering one of the most logical discourses of his administration. It was brim full of thought and carried with it enough logical as well as spiritual to awake new zeal in the hearts and minds of all who listened to that powerful sermon. His text was St. Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." The Fourth Quarter closed the fifth year of the pastorate of Rev. George C. Taylor. He is loved by all who meet him. At night the night. I. Ewer filled the pulpit at M. Zion A. M. E. Church. He preached a powerful sermon from the subject, "Truth." Mrs. Daisy Poindexter and Miss Annie Meadows of Doulin, Va. were the guest of Mrs. W. A. Roberson, of 411 Ninth Avenue, N. W. spent Saturday attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Brown, of Eighth Avenue, N. E. who died January 23, after a long illness at the age of 77 years. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the residence. The remains were laid to rest in Midway Cemetery. Mr. Anthony Shaw of 107 Third Avenue, N. W. who has been much indisposed is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. J. Douglas Herben, 235 High Street, N. W. and N. W. Herben have been quite indisposed, but the Doctor is out again. Mrs. Herben, who has had a serious attack is still confined to her room. She is somewhat im proved at this writing. She teaches at Balleyhack. Rev. J. Douglas Herben will leave sometime during the week for Balti more and Washington, if the condition of his better half permits his leaving her. Mrs. Carrie Bannister of Seventh Avenue who has been much indisposed for two weeks is reported im proving at this writing. Mrs. Cooper, of 514 McDowell Avenue, N. W. who has been sick for two weeks under the care of Dr. George E. Moore is much improved at this time. Inasmuch as our Heavenly Father has seen fit to remove from our midst Brother Stephen Hurt, the father of our much beloved chorister and organist, Sister Joanna Reese, we how in humble submission to the will of Him, who is too wise to err. Resolved, First, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family in this, their sad hour of bereave ment. Second, That we commend them to God, who has promised to ever be their friend. Third, that a copy of these resolutions be given to the family of our deceased, Brother Hurt, a copy spread upon our minutes and a copy sent to the press of The Richmond Planet Done by order of the choir of the Hill Street Baptist Church. C. David Jones, President; Mrs. Joanna Reese, Choristress and Organist, Mrs. Belle Rose, Secretary. Florence S. C. Notes (E. B. Webster) FLORENCE, S. C., January 28. Mr. R. J Jowers, of Atkins, S. C. passed through the city recently on route to Ellingham, S. C. to meet Miss Estele Kirby, to whom he is engaged. They will be married here on Wednesday, January 22, 1919. M. Jowers is a first class farmer and highly respected in his community and church. Mrs. Lillian V. Murray, of Winston Salem, N. C. spent a day here recently on business Mrs. Murray is a dress maker and hairdresser and is suc cessful. M. N. H. Wilson, of Wilmington, M. C. passed here recently enroute to his home at Clinton, Louisiana. He attended Claflin University, class of 1907. He is quite a successful young man, a contractor of concrete work and brick concrete block man ufacturing. On this trip he will visit Sumter, Orangeburg, S. C. at Clafin University, New Orleans, Mobile, Alabama and his old home town, Clinton, La. His home address is 1122 S. Sixth Street, Wilmington N. C. Miss Viola Coleman, of Ardmore, Pa. passed here carote to Mt. Pleasant, S. C. to visit relatives on account of sickness. Mr. George W. Harrison and party, consisting of Mrs. Emma Ford Miss Julia Harrison, Miss Parthena Harrison and Miss Cleo Grant left the city Wednesday, January 22 for Rowins, N. C. where Mr. George W. Harrison is to be married to Miss Ada McKelner, a charming young lady of that city. Mr. Harrison's father was a Mr. Spencer Harrison, an old school mate of the writer, when a boy of the teens at Florence city school, and a fine fellow he was. He died a few years ago, but left a farm near the city with no mortgage on it. Mrs. Julia Harrison, his mother was formerly a Miss Piggett. Misses Julia and Sister Parthenia promise not to let any of Rowlin's boys coop them. The writer wishes the couple abundant success. Mrs. Corene Frank spent the day in Dillon recently returning that evening to watch the new cottage which is being built by her husband, Mr. Willie Frank, a worthy neighbor. Mr. R. McNoll, of Camp Wads worth passed here enroute to his home at Latta, S. C. Miss Ala Wingate of Dillon, S. C. passed here enroute to Lamar to teach in the graded school there. She was once a pupil of the writer while principal at Dillon, S. C. Miss Sallie Davis accompanied by her little son, Birdie Davis, after visiting her father here, Mr. Prince Miller, returned to Richmond Sunday morning. Mrs. Maggie Doris with her two sons, John Frank and Ernest passed here onroute from Port Tampa, Fla. for Rocky Mount, N. C., their home. Mrs. Almena Horn, an old Florent tine girl, is here visiting relatives and took a trip recently to Dillon to visit old friends and acquaintances. Mr. Patterson Lane left the city on Sunday for Richmond. He came here to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lane, who died Tuesday, January 22. The Paterson boys are known for their thrifty disposition and good nature. Mr. B. S. Stuckey, of Kingsbury, S. C. spent a few days in the city recently. His mind was fully made up when he left home to call on Miss Lillie Hines, 1123 E. Evans St. and he firmly believes that the time was well spent. He thinks that the tronches have been cleared and her der warfare is a thing of the past. He runs a two horse farm and lives and boards at the same place. Mr. Albert Harvin left the city recently enroute for a short visit to Sumter, S. C. He thinks members of the Negro race should read Negro race journals. Mr. C. H. Gordon and Mrs. Catherine Gordon have gone from Perth Ambury, N. J. for home Lake land. Fla. after two years stay in the North. Mr. Arthur Bursey passed here enroute from Augusta, Ga. to Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of Antioch Baptist Church at Augusta. His uncle, Rev. R. W. Bussey was one of the leading evangelists in this section. Mr. Bussey is a graduate of Georgia State Normal. Mrs. Amanda Worthey, of Do Lave Fla. has gone to Chester, Pa. to visit her sick son there. Mrs. Worthey is a race woman and thinks there is no time for that footed compromise. Let our soldiers return home and push forward the idea of a free government, said she. Mr. Lawrence Daniels, an old Florentine, having been away from home more than twenty years has made a trip on a visit to relatives and friends. His stay will be a pleasant one and we all are very glad to see him. Mr. T. J. Wilkins, an employee at the Navy Yard at Charleston, S. C. went to Marion, S. C. on special business. He is a moulder's helper. Mrs. Louisa Stafford, of Dillon, S. C. passed here recently enroute from Atlanta for home. Mr. T. H. Rhodes, of Roseville, N. C. has gone to Carmellia, Ga. He is a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and he is connected with the Bainbridge Masonic order. Mrs. W. M. Bowens, after spending a while here with relatives and friends returned to Philadelphia to accompany her daughter and son, Delphine and Willio. Mrs. M. Phillips, of Philadelphia passed here enroute home from Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Chealus Caesar of Company E, Edgewood, N. J. visited his old home at Hemmingway, S. C. He enjoys reading Negro newspapers. Mrs. Cecile Higgins, of Atlanta, Ga passed here enroute to Richmond and Newport News, Va. She is a licensed Red Cross Nurse and is especially fond of reading Negro newspapers. Rev. D. J. Johnson and Rev. Harroll each thinks that the Flu first saw the light of day at their home. "No, No," said Rev. Johnson to Rev. Harrell, "I'm the first man in this town that had the Flu. When I first took it, or it first took me, the doctors had not as yet decided what was best to name it." Can Make Lots of Money. Any good agent can make much money by communicating with Dr. Moran and securing an agency to sell Moran's Tonic. Call at 1723 E Main St., Richmond, Va. and see him about it. If you are a non resident, write him and if you wish to secure information, call up Randolph 2682. Easy money is what you want and you will find it in Landling this preparation. Call today. FULTON NOTES Mrs. Vessie Braxon and her two little children are very sick at their residence 1240 Denny St. and also Mrs. Ethel Lewis at the same home. Notwithstanding Rev. N. B. Brown was feeling much indisposed last Sunday and notwithstanding it's condition he preached an excellent sermon which electrified his hearers. He used as his theme: A witness for Christ he quop w a joopus a mouqua paid that each person must be a witness for himself, that God requires personal work of each individual. THE RICHMOND PLANET NOTES FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS The two factions that have kept the Baptist Churches and Ministers divided so long, have met at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 37th and Indiana Ave., completed and adopted a constitution by which they will be directed in the future. The body will be known as the Ministers and Denons' Conference. Rev. Boston Prince pastor of the original Provident Baptist Church, West Side, was elected President. The Conference elected three delegates to go to Springfield IL, to assist in helping to pass the dry Amendment. The delegates are: Revs. G. H. McDaniel, L. K. Williams and A. L. Stewart. Installation of officers was left until later. Mr. John Faulkner of the Christian Endeavor League made a strong plea for a Union Revival, which had at ready been plan ed by the Young Peoples Leagues of various Denomina tions. The Utopian Literary Club of which Mr. Foster Delaware is Pres, hold its regular monthly meeting at Wendell Phillips Settlement, 2009 Walnut St., Sunday afternoon. There was a large crowd in attendance. All seemed much pleased with the program that was rendered. M. T. Balloy was invited as principal speaker, he was accompanied by W. A. Wallace of the Wallace Bakery Co. Miss Georgia Delaware acted as Chairman of the meeting. Queen Victoria Household of Ruth No. 5354, hold an Installation at Bailey's Hall, Monday evening. The Installation was performed by Mrs. Mary Jane Hill who has served as Worthy Recorder for three years. Mrs. Pearl Randolph was installed as Most Noble Governor. The installation was followed by a reception. Mrs. Dorothy L. Delaware, 1960 W. W. Auatin Avenue, entertained several friends at dinner Sunday Jan 12th. Among those present were Mrs. Jose phine Tillman and her daughter Mabel, M. T. Bailey and W. A. Wallace who were enroute to Wendell Philips Settlement where they were to address the Utopian Club. Rev. G. H. McDaniel of the Enterprise Institute and Rev. A. L. Stewart spent a few hours in Springfield Ill., this week. They were on a committee to help pass the Dry Amendment. Rev. W. D. Cook who was absent from his pulpit Sunday on account of sickness is much improved. Mrs. S. J. Gray, 3603 Wabash Ave., who has been sick for several weeks is improving. Mr. M. T. Balloy, Manager of the Milton Mancellite Agency, 3638 S. State St., has accepted many engagements to speak before Literary Societies, Clubs and Business organizations in Illinois and Indiana. Mrs. Mary Vance of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Luvenia Jones, Mrs. Maggie Pryor and Mrs. Anna Lawrence at 3838 S. State St., has returned to Ohio well pleased with her stay in Chicago. Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3558 Forest Ave, has been re-elected Matron of Elector Chap. No. 1, E. O. S. Mrs. Young has resigned as Pres. of the Heart and Hand Club whose Pres. she has been since the Club was organized. Mrs Eliza Jackson, 3739 Elmwood Ave., presiding officer of the Worthy Princess Council received $10.00 in gold as an Xmas present from her Temple. Mrs. Katie McClelland, 5360 S. State St., entertained a few friends on New Years Night. Among those present was Mrs. Rosa Miller, Princess elect of the Eastern Star Temple. THE MINISTERS' CONFERENCE The Conference of Richmond and Vicinity convened at the usual place last Monday morning. The pastor, Dr. Z. D. Lewis was present. Our President, Dr. E. Payne presided. The opening exercises were very spiritual and helpful. President Payne commended the brethren for their promptness in attending Dr. Bhra's funeral services. Rev. G. W. Carrington is on the slick list. The committee on speakers was discussed and they are at work. Arrangements were completed for the public installation of the officers of the Conference at the Fourth Baptist Church, 8:38 o'clock. The programme was carried out to the letter and Dr. Payne was in his glory, He is certainly in the hearts of his people. They assisted the committee in furnishing refreshments for the Conference to the delight of all present. The matter of Billy Sunday's meetings was discussed and a motion was made on an expression which is to be published. A gold medal is to be presented to the President for his faithfulness and service in a subsequent meeting. 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In recognition of her many and varied gratulous favors, which she has rendered in the past for sweet songs, administering comfort to the forlorn, cheer to the despondent and consolation to the bereaved, a concert will be held at the Third St. Prentice A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon February 9, 1919, 3 o'clock The following musicians of note, will take part: Mrs. Olivia C. Bolden, The Richmond Musical and Dramatic Association; Miss Margaret Tinsley, Mrs. Alverta Glipon, Miss Nannle Taylor, Prof. Jos soph Cordell. MEMORIAL TO COLONEL CRUMP On Monday night, December 16th, 1918, when Planet, Lodge No. 23 Knights of Pythias 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 late Col. Thomas M. 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