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THE RICHMOND PLANET MACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS Virginia State VOLUME XXXVII NUMBER 11 WOULD NOT PUBLISH REPLY OF DRS. JOHNSON AND LEWIS Richmond, Va. News-Leader Bars Colored Leaders from Its Columns, No Reasons are Given Roy, Dr. W, T. Johnson and Reg. Dr. Z, D. Lewis Give to the Public the Communication That Was Not Published. Editor Richmond Planet: Dear Sir, I notice in one of your editorials of last week, the expressed desire to have a reply to a recent editorial in the News-Leader, headed "The Negro and the Sunday Meetings." The reply was prepared and sent in to the News-Leader, but up to the present time they have failed to publish. You would do us a great kindness to give your readers the benefit of your answer through the columns of your valuable paper. I am enclosing you a copy for publication, thanking you in advance for your favor. I am, Yours very truly, W. T. JOHNSON. Dear Sister, We note that an old oral oration at the News Center, nursery, academy, a church, 19, 19, 1923, the caption of which was "Negroes and the Sunday meetings." From careful reading of the article the impassioned magpie we made that there is an anoint to propose a toy unpleasant, discussion over a matter that could have been avoided, but such is not our desire. We have no quatrof with any one. THAT INSULTING ANNOUNCEMENT. To begin with, we beg to say that to our knowledge there is no organ food present against the Rev. Billy Sunday's Campaign Committee for their action in excluding the Negro from the meetings, but there is a very great surprise that has come to us all, in that from the feeding of the papers for the past two years we were left under the impression that Mr. Sunday's coming would be for the benefit of all the people hence many of our people had made up their minds to hear this wonderful ful Evangelist whose name was wide wide, too, when he appears upon the scene, some of our people applied for entrance at the Sun坛庙, and they are emphatically told that, "You Gonna care, here, these lions are hot for rogrows. There was pity of room on the main floor, and no one in the gallery, but because they were Negroes, they could not enter there. One cooled fan entered and was seated, but was forced to vacate his seat, and leave the building since this was true, and we weened we had no part in inviting air. Sunday to the city, or going out, should support to the campaign it carried to us that it would be best for us to go on in the even tenor of our ways working for the salvation or precious souls as it was our custom to so be before Mr. Sunday came to the city. A SURPRISING DECLARATION We were further surprised to notice a special mention of the minutes of Rev. W. T. Johnson of the earliest baptist Church, and Rev. Z. D. Lewis, of the Second Baptist Church, as if they were in heavy accord with the committee in closing the doors of the city Auditorium against the Negroes of this community. We sincerely apologize, of being held up in this light before this community. We preach "Whose over will he come" and the record cannot endorse the action of any committee who says by their action because of your color you cannot come in to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ presented by Lev. Mr. Sundy. During the many years past we are member having been invited to many things, both secular and religious at the City Auditorium conducted by white people. In most of these large meetings we have had access to choice of seats. A these particular times nobody was hurt, neither were the races the worse by the contact, but to the contrary great good has been done in the community, because they understood one another her better. In many instances now a the city of Richmond, Va., white and colored people are holding conferences together on matters affecting the material welfare of the community, and we mus confess our very great disappointment at not having the priv hogo to hear the gospel preached in the Auditorium by Key, Mr Sunday who has come into our midst by intrusion presumably to preach to all people. A WORLD FAMED GOSUEL PREACHER The reason assigned by many of our people for desiring to hear Rev. Mr. Sunday is, not because he is white or so attractive but it is because he is a World-famous Gospel Freacher, and our people like yours, were anxious to get and hear this wonderful preacher. And be a cause they had this desire, it was no evidence that they were tired or weary of their preachers or churches. The way our people rally to their own Churches and pastors is an undeniable argument to substantiate the face that they are not weary of their churches and pastors any more than the white people who look to hear Rev. Mr. Sunday each day, are weary of their churches and pastors. Would it be said that the members of the white churches had changed their policy because they desire to get under the influence of the spiritual wave of a great Evangelistic nice thing? Then why make such a charisma against us if we have a similar desire? WHITE MINISTERS WELCOME As to hearing white preachers, we beg to inform the writer of the editorial in question that it has been our pleasure from time to time to have our white ministers so preach for us to the delight of our congregation and ourselves. The attempt to arouse ill feeling between our own white ministers and ourselves is not welcome odor counteracted by us for a moment. We give our white brethren credit for wisdom to avoid the following mischief making asserigion. "They (the colored people) have set dem shown any disposition to hear other white ministers." Many of our churches in this community could testify to the fact that the writer of the editorial was sadly in need of information on this particular point. If we are forced to do so, we can call upon our white ministers to testify also to the fact of the opportunities given them to preach to our people. BARRED OUT ALTOGETHER. Great emphasis was laid in the article upon former practices and customs with reference to providing special seats for colored people in white audiences, but in the instance before us a new precedent has been set by the committee in that, that the Negro was barred altogether. Such a thing has never happened in Richmond, Va., before that the Negro has been denied entrance to any pub building whether the nature of the meeting was religious, political, or otherwise, and for an occurrence of this kind to happen now in connection with the Rev. Mr. Sunday's Evangelistic Campaign, the purpose of which 's go help save the souls of all people, is indeed shocking to the Colored citizens of this community. QUESTION RAISED BY SCRIPTURES. The change of policy in this community referred to by the writer of the coronial mentioned in this article does not belong to the Negro, but to the Evangelistic Committee who made the arrangement to exclude him from the meetings. So far as spiritual equality is conceived that one ion is raised by the Scripture, and not by us, and we have not as yet learned to doubt the truthfulness of Scripture. We believe that it means what it says, and says what it means when it says. Acts 17: 26; "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwelling on all the face of the earth." Signed. W. T. JOHNSON. Z. D. LEWIS. Grand Lecture by Mine. Braxton Mime, Louise N. Brexton will be latecure Monday night, February 17, at 8:30 P. M. at Hood Temple A. M. P. Z. M. Church, North Clay and Alam Street. Hear her. A grand trest in store. Mrs. Brexton to our mited is one of the best speakers poing and is doing a grand work. Come, the crowd will be there. P. R. FLACK, B. D., Pastor. Mrs. Anna Taylor continues sick Captain Walter S. Cowan continues sick at his residence, 709 N. Third Street. Col. W. Henry Jones, who has been quite sick at his residence, 104 E. Byrd Street is now much improved. Sir George W. Rison, of Danville Va. was in the city this week. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1919 THE BLACK BUILDER HOMAGE TO SECROPS AN ETHIOPIAN FOUNDED - ATHENS 1500 YEARS E.C. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. A Lodge and a Court Set Up a Nathalia—Grand Chancellor Mitchell Does More Work in Halifax County. Nathalie, Va., February 4.—Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr, arrived here this morning to set up a club for the Knights of Pythias and one for the female department of that Order. He was accompanied by Grand Medical Register A. A. Tennant, M. D. of Richmond and by Sir Stunhope Lacy of Houston, Sir H. C. White. District Deputy Grand Chancellor of South Boston, Sir J. H. Martin, District Deputy Grand Chancellor of Houston, Va. He stopped at Mrs. Coleman's residence until it goes to Sunflower Baptist Church. Dinner was served there after which Silver Globe Court, No. 201, was organized with the following choirs: Worthy Counselor, Mrs. Mary P. Denick; Worthy Inspector x Mrs. Love Wather; Worthy Inspector, Mrs. N. R Penck; Register of Deeds, Mrs. Myr the Hill; Reg. of Accounts, Mrs. Lou F. Cores; Receiver e. Deposits, Mrs. L. B. Johnson; Junior Dressress, Mrs. Cora Sydnor; Sen or Dicecress, Mrs. Julia Leng; Ecort Mrs. Anne Freeman; Conductress, Mrs. Halle Carr; Assistant Conductress, Mrs. Salle Jennings; Trustees, Sir Thomas L. Gee; Mrs Salle Trainnam, Mrs. Lizzie Sydner, Mrs. Salle Trainnam, Mrs. Lizzie Sydner; Orator, Miss Anna Carr; Herald, Mrs. Janie Sydnor; Protector. The newly made officers were installed and inscriptions given. Prior to the initiation, Grand Chancellor John Mitchell Jr delivered a most impressive ve address upon the h story of the Order, Sir Stanhope Lacy presided. The meeting was open to the public and there is much talk here about his address. After the ladies had retired the Grand Chancellor and his assistants got work on the men's club and it was nearly eight o'clock when the initiation was completed. The following officers were installed and placed in charge of Busy Bird Lodge No 220, K. of P:. Chancellor Commander J. M. Poln- dexter; Vice Chancellor, G. W. Jackson; Keeper of Records and Seal, Edd. D. Leigh; Maser of Finance, G. C. Carrington; Master at Arms, Paul Sydnor; Master of Works, Thomas Williburton; Prelate, William Olds; Master of Exchequer, Thomas S. Penick; Inner Guard, Lee Sydnor; Outer Guard, James Brown; Trustees, Thomas L. Garner, Monroe Walker Dewey Peck The candidates were delighted with the initiation and broad smiles greeted the Grand Chancellor and his associates at the conclusion. The v.s.itors present were, Sir H. C. White, Mrs. Fannie Coleman, Mrs. Bessie Laey, Sr J. H. Mart n, Arthur Brandon, Essex Medley, Mrs. M. L. Martin, Richard Trainham. The Grand Chancellor and his medical official left tonight for Richmond by way of Lynchburg. They expressed themselves as "being much pleased with the trip. They complimented Sir Sanhope Laey highly upon the work here." Sir Laey's Deputy Grand Chancellor now of his place and Mrs. Fannie L. Coleman Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor has the Court under her charge. In Memoriam. In memory of Howard Burrell, who was drowned 06.7, 1914. I will never forget him for he was like a brother to me. I think of him now but he is sleeping in his grave. Some day I hope to meet him in Heaven, where we will never part. Sleep on, Howard, I will see you again soon SAMUEL W. BROOKS Fulton Beneficial Club Progresses. Brother Wm. Robinson who dearer de this tide Dec 11 1985 was a local mem member of Fulton Ren Club. His death claim was said promptly to his wife, Mrs. Helle Robinson by the Chair man of the Banking Committee Mr. James Center. This club is a hobby a great success. We are to remodel our building into a hall. There will be two large rooms 40 by 20 feet with electric lights. S. PHENLEY Pres. DR. WM. H DIXON. Scev. DR. TEFFT ON THE LIFE OF THE LATE DR. A. BINGA. Will the Planet, kindly give me space to enroll myself in the great company of mourners for Dr Binga? Dr. Binga was one of those with whom I became acquainted at once when I came to Richmond. During all the years since thirty-five years he has never given me the impression of a man that was growing old. He has seemed like a man in the fullness of his strength. The word therefore that he had passed away came very uneasely. But few men leave behind them less to regret. I do not know that any man lives up to the full measure of the possibilities of life Dr. Binga was a good and faithful pastor of his church and a good minister of the gospel. I never heard that any blame or suspicion of wrong ever attached to his name. He was same and sincere and godly, and every body knew it, he feared God and loved men. After our work at the Harts horn Memorial began Dr. Binga said, "They take the same care of the girls as if they were their own daughters." We never forgot his kindly appreciation of our effort to do our best for the girls. Afterwards when the girls who came, not knowing the Lord, were led to seek Him, Dr. Binga said, "They are doing not only the work of a school, but the work of a church," and we remembered his recognition of the ideal which was always before us. If it should ever be that I should visit Richmond again, I should feel myself a little more than a stronger because that another of my friends has gone beyond my seeing and knowing. I am one of the many who mourn because we shall see Dr. Binga no more. WEST END IN A GRIP Mimore St. Baptist Church, W. Leigh St. Rev R. O. J. Ohnson, D. D. Pastor. A great revival is now going on at the above named church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Skipwith R. D. The great preacher, singer and evangelist. People are crowding the building to its utmost capacity. Souls are being converted each night. Meetings will continue until Feb. 28th. Everybody welcome. G W. D REPUBLICANS FAILED TO ENFORCE THE CONSTITUTION The New York World, Sunday February 9, contains an editorial reminder to former President Taft, which is a very proper reminder and an observation, as well. It is as follows: "EDITOR TAFT VS. PRESIDENT TAFT. "Now that William Howard Taft has become a writer of editorial articles for newspapers, we feel that, within strictly professional limits, we are at liberty to deal with him even though a former President, as we might with any other brother. "Editor Taft was as strenuously opposed to the National Prohibition Amendment as any of us. But we now find that our learned journalistic confidence accepts the situation, and, because the amendment gives Congress full power to deal with the drink, question, exhorts his fellow citizens to fall in line with the extreme Prohibitionists and do every thing in their power to make the eruasion a success. "Although beginners should be by ones, we cannot help recalling the fact that from March 4, 1909, to March 4, 1913, our esteemed contemporary was President of the United States. As such he was bound by an oath to the best of his ability 'to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States'. If he ever spoke a word or performed an official act during his term of office that was calculated in any way to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments as to the rights of Negroes, where are we to look for the record? "Prohibition in the Constitution is no more self-enforcing than citizenship for black men. When Editor Taft asks everybody to do for Prohibition what President Taft failed to do for millions of oppressed citizens, he will pardon us if we thus refer to the files." Not only did Mr. Taft, and The World might have said this, fall to uphold the amendments referred to, but he, also, when he was Secretary of War under Roosevelt and aspiring for the nomination for President, went to Greensboro, N. C., and made a speech that was intended as a message to the South, that he would not interfere with disfranchisement. I was accepted as such. There was no misunderstanding of it by the Southern political autocracy which, under Roosevelt, had fastened this system of minority domination upon the white masses and had relented to a status of political slavery all the colored people! Despite these truths there was well oiled propaganda, but in motion in the East months ago, to bring about the nomination of Roosevelt for President, and since the death of Roosevelt there are some who are "trying out" Mr. Tatt. The money band of New York was set upon nominating Roosevelt. Every sort of publicity promotion was in action. Organization was perfected. "Man proposes, but God disposes." New York city hardly has the quality of Republican leadership that is fit to lead Lincoln Republicanism. There is, for example its record in the Mayoralty campaign last year. The money band was set upon the recollection of Mitchell, Mr. Mitchell a Democrat, was entered in the Republican primaries. Mr. Bennett, a Republican opposed him. The Republican machine was dominated by the money band and the result was that Bennett was counted out. An investment followed and the frauds overturned and the Republican nomination rived to Bennett. A half hundred election inspectors sent to jail. The courts, however, only got and only failed the tools of the political crooks higher up. These crooks I refer to are the Republican leaders of New York, who insisted this race city at the behold of the motive band. Mitechell ran as an independent. Over $20,000,000 was spent to corrupt the electorate, but it failed to protect Mitechell. The Republican machine supported Mitechell. It bolted the nominee of the Republican primary. Roosevelt supported Mitechell. This was not surprising. He had elected Wilson President by bolting the Republican Party in 1912. He began to wreck the party in 1908 by forcing the nomination of Taft with the steer roller tactics, which medicine was applied by the Taft supporters to Roosevelt in 1912. Roosevelt and Taft both stood by and saw the Southern political oligarchy Lynch the Liberty principles of the United States Constitution in the Southern States. They, each of them failed to uphold democracy at TIME IS MEETING-KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS home, were pacifists and "let the South alone" Republican reecreants when President, and a higher power than the New York money hand yet overlocks the destiny of men. The attitude of the Republican leaders of the North, some of them, on this Southern question, is not so difficult to understand. They have been mixed up and messed up in so much rooked political work themselves that they do not quite have the moral conscience that goes to make an Abraham Lincoln Republican leadership. Despite this element, over and above them, the rank and file of the Republican Party will assert itself and it will overthrow political slavery in the South. JOSEPH C. MANNING. 204 West 14th Street. New York City. February 10, 1919 REVIVAL AT ZION BAPTIST. Revival services will begin at the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond next Sunday, February 13, 1819, and continue throughout the week. The service will be conducted by the pastor elect, Dr. J. W. Dudloy, of Brooklyn, New York Entered Into Rest. Passed away at the residence of his sister 914 N. 6th street, January 26, 1919 Mr. Matthew Armistead, be loved brother of Mrs. Ellen Cabell. Call not back the dear departed Anchored safe on Heaven's shire He is at rest, his pain is over, Wake him not to suffer more. In Memoriam SCOTT—In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Rosa 15. Scott, who departed this life two years ago February 12, 1917. I cannot forget you dear mother, This long may seem the years And often in the lonely hours I wipe away the tears. So I will try and still my heart's ache And do my best to smile For God will let me come to you After a little while. And—In memory of my dear Uncle, Dr. Wm. N. Morton, pastor of Messiah Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Conn., who departed this Life January 23, 1919. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. —BESSIE STEWARD IN MEMORIAM I₁₀ sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Rev. R. S. Hucklecass who departed this life one year ago February 14, 1918. He is gone but not forgotten. How I miss his tender care. Sadness fills my eyes with tears. When I view his vacant chair. Friends may think I've forgotten him And my wounded heart is healed But they do not know the sorrow, That is now within concealed His Wife, ESTELLE HUCKLESS LAID TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Morgan of 1910 N. 3rd St. who died Sunday morning Jan. 26th, 1919, was reached at the First Baptist Church Wod. Jan. 29th at 2 P. M. Dr W. T. Johnson the pastor paid a flowing triumph to the worth and character of the deceased who had been a faithful member of the church for more than forty years. Rev E. Moussehke of the Bethel been Evanedical Lutheran Church, 6th and Cay St., where Mrs. Morgan served for 25 years as honored sexton, also spoke briefly of the beautiful qualities of the deceased. The organists and choirs of both churches united in singing appropriate selections. Mrs. Lora E. Hill sang "In That City." The large assembly was greatly moved. The large number of beautiful floral designs showed the very high esteem in which the deceased was held by her friends. The remains were interred in Evergreen, Mr. A. D. Price was funeral director. The following children survive: Mrs. Bette C. Lightfoot, Mrs. Leah A. Potbard, Mr. Wm. S. Morgan, Richmond; Rev. S. A. Morgan, Wide Water Va., Mr. James H. Morgan, Pittsburgh, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Alico C. Soldon, Philadelphia, Pa. RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED --- VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 14 WOULD NOT PUBLISH REPLY OF DRS. JOHNSON AND LEWIS Richmond, Va. News-reader Bars Colored Leaders from Its Columns. No Reasons are Given. Roy. Dr. W. T. Johnson and Rep. Dr. Z. D. Lewis Give to the Public the Communication That Was Not Published. Editor Richmond Planet: Dear Sir,—I notice in one of your editorials of last week, the expressed desire to have a reply to a recent editorial in the News-Loader, headed "The Negro and the Sunday Meetings." The reply was prepared and sent in to the News-Loader, but up to the present time they have failed to publish. You would do us a great kindness to give your readers the benefit of your answer through the columns of your valuable paper. I am enclosing you a copy for publication. Thanking you in advance for year favor. I am, Yours very truly, W. T. JOHNSON. Editor News Leader, Cly. Dear Sir—We note that an editorial comment in the News Leader, Thursday, afternoon, January 29, 1919, the caption of which was "Negroes and the Sunny meetings." From careful reading of the article the impression might be made that there is an effort to provoke a very unpleasant discussion over a matter that could have been avoided. But such is not our desire. We have no quarrel with any one. THAT INSULTING ANNOUNCEMENT. To begin wath, we beg to say that to our knowledge there is no organized protest against the Rev. Billy Sunday's Campaign Committee for their action in excluding the Negro from the meetings, but there is a very great surprise that has come to us all, in that from the reading of the papers for the past two years, we were left under the impression that Mr. Sunday's coming would be for the benefit of all the people, hence many of our people had made up their minus to hear this wonderful Evangelist whose name was wide wide, but not when he appears upon the scene, some or our people applied for entrance at the Auditorium, and they are emphatically told that "you cannot enter here, these meetings are not for agrees." There was plenty of room on the main floor, and no one in the gallery, but because they were agrees, they could not enter there. One concerto had enclosed and was seated, but was forced to vacate its seat and leave the building. Since this was true, and we remember we had no part in inviting air. Sunday to the city, or giving financial support to the campaign, it occurred to us that it would be best for us to go on in the even tenor of our ways, working for the salvation or precious souns as it was our custom to do so before Mr. Sunday came to the city. A SURPRISING DECLARATION. We were further surprised to notice a spec in mention of the names of Rev. W. T. Johnson of the first African Baptist Church, and Rev. Z. D. Lewis, of the Second Baptist Church, as if they were in heavy accord with the committee in closing the doors of the city Auditorium against the Negroes of this community. We sincerely object to being held up in this light before this community. We preach "Whoseover will lest in come" and therefore could not endorse the action of any committee who says by their action because of your color you cannot come in to hear the Gospel of Jesus Chris, preached by Rev. Mr. Sunday. During the many years past we remember having been invited to many things, both secular and religious at the city Auditorium conducted by white people. In most of these large meetings we have had access to choice of seats. At these particular times nobody was hurt, neither were the races the worse off by the contact, but to the contrary great good has been done in the community, because they understood one another better. In many instances now in the city of Richmond, Va., white and colored people are holding conferences together on matters affecting the material welfare of the community, and we must confess our very great disappointment at not having the priv illego to hear the gospel preached in the Auditorium by Rev. Mr. Sunday who has come into our midst by invitation, presumably to preach to all people. A WORLD FAMED GOSPEL PREACHER. The reason assigned by many of our people for desiring to hear Kev, Mr. Sunday is, not because he is white or so attractive but it is because he is a World-fanned Gospel Preacher, and our people like yours, were anxious to see and hear this wonderful preacher. And because they had this desire, It was no evidence that they were tired or weary of their preachers or churches. The way our people rally to their own Churches and their pastors, is an undeniable argument to substantiate the fact that they are not weary of their churches and pastors any more than the white people who flock to hear Kev. Mr Sunday each day, are weary of their churches and pastors. Would it be said that the members of the white churches had changed their policy because they desire to get under the influence of the spiritual wave of a great Evangelistic meeting? Then why make such a charge against us if we have a similar desire? WHITE MINISTERS WELCOME. As to hearing white preachers, we bog to inform the writer of the editorial in question that it has been our pleasure from time to time to have our white ministers to preach for us to the delight of our congregations and ourselves. The attempt to arouse ill-feeling between our own white ministers and ourselves is not welcoming nor countenanced by us for a moment. We give our white brothel credit, for wisdom to avoid the following mischief-making assertion. "They (the colored people) have seldom shown any disposition to hear other white ministers." Many of our churches in this com munity could testify to the fact that the writer of the editorial was sadly in need of information on this particular point. If we are forced to do so, we can call upon our white ministers to testify also to the fact of the opportunities given them to preach to our people. BARRED OUT ALTOGETHER. Great emphasis was laid in the article, upon former practices and customs, with reference to providing special soats for colored people in white audiences, but in the instance before us a new precedent has been set by the committee in that, that the Negro was barred altogether. Such a thing has never happened in Richmond, Va., before, that the Negro has been denied entrance to any pubic building, whether the nature of the meeting was religious, political, or otherwise, and for an occurrence of this kind to happen now in connection with the Rev. Mr. Sunday's Evangelistic Campaign, the purpose of which is to help save the souls of all people, is indeed shocking to the Colored citizens of this community. QUESTION RAISED BY SCRIPTURES The change of policy in this community referred to by the writer of the editorial mentioned in this article, does not belong to the Negro, but to the Evangelistic Committee who made the arrangement to exclude him from the meetings. So far as spiritual equality is concerned that question is raised by the Scripture, and not by us, and we have not as yet learned to doubt the truthfulness of Scripture. We believe that it means what it says, and says what it means, when it says, Acts 17: 26, "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth." Signed, W. T. JOHNSON, Z. D. LEWIS. Grand Lecture by Mme. Braxton Mine, Louise M. Braxton will lecture Monday night, February 17, at 8:30 P. M. at Hood Temple A. M. E Zion Church, North Clay and Adam Streets. Hear her. A grand treat in store. Mrs. Braxton to our mind is one of the best speakers going and is doing a grand work. Come, the crowd will be there. P. R. FLACK, B. D. Pastor. Mrs. Anna Taylor continues slick Captain Walter S. Cowan continues sick at his residence, 709 N. Third Street. Col. W. Henry Jones, who has been quite sick at his residence, 104 E. Byrd Street is now much improved. Sir George F. W. Rison, of Danville Va. was in the city this week. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1919 THE BLACK BUILDER HOMAGE TO SECROPS AN ETHIOPIAN FOUNDED - ATHENS 1500 YEARS E.C. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS A Lodge and a Court Set Up a Nathallo—Grand Chancellor Mitchell Doos More Work in Halifax County. Nathalie, Va., February 4.—Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. arrived here this morning to set up a club for the Knights of Pythias and one for the female department of that Order. He was accompanied by Grand Medical Register A. A. Tennant, M. D., of Richmond and by Sir Stanhope Lacy of Houston, Sir H. C. White, District Deputy Grand Chancellor of South Boston, Sir J. H. Martin, District Deputy Grand Chancellor of Houston, Va. He stopped at Mrs. Coleman's residence until time to go to Sunflower Baptist Church. Dinner was served there after which Silver Globe Court. No. 201, was organized with the following officers: Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Mary E. Penick; Worthy Inspector x Mrs. Lona Waller, Worthy Inspector, Mrs. N. R. Penck; Register of Deeds, Mrs. Myrle Hill; Reg. of Accounts, Mrs. Lou F Cotes; Receiver of Deposits, Mrs. L. B. Johnson; Junior Drecess; Mrs. Cora Sydnor; Senior Direcress, Mrs. Julia Leigh; Escort. Mrs. Annie Freeman; Conductress, Mrs. Halle Carr; Assistant Conductress, Mrs. Sallie Jennings; Trustees, Sir Thomas L. Gersh, Mrs. Sallie Trainham, Mrs. Lizzie Sydnor, Mrs. Sallie Trainham, Mrs. Lizzie Sydnor; Orator, Miss Anna Carr; Herald, Mrs. Janie Sydnor; Protector. The newly made officers were installed and instructions given. Prior to the initiation, Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. delivered a most impressive'v address upon the h story of the Order. Sir Stanhope Lacy presided. The meeting was open to the public and there is much talk here about his address. After the ladies had retired, the Grand Chancellor and his assistants got to work on the men's club and it was nearly eight o'clock when the initiation was completed. The following officers were installed and placed in charge of Busy Bird Lodge. No. 220, K. of P.: Chancellor Commander. J. M. Poln- doxter; Vice Chancellor, G. W. Jackson; Keeper of Records and Seal, Eddie Leigh; Maser of Finance, G. C. Carrington; Master at Arms, Paul Sydnor; Master of Works, Thomas Wilburn; Prelate, William Olds; Master of Exchequer, Thomas S. Penick; Innor Guard, Loe Sydnor; Outer Guard, James Brown, Trustees, Thomas L. Garner, Monroe Waller, Dowey Penick. The candidates were delighted with the initiation and broad smiles greeted the Grand Chancellor and his associates at the conclusion. The visitors present were, Sir H. C. White, Mrs. Fannie Coleman, Mrs. Bessie Lacy, Sir J. H. Martin, Arthur Brandon, Essox Medley, Mrs. M. L. Martin, Richard Trainham. The Grand Chancellor and his medical official left tonight for Richmond by way of Lynchburg. They expressed themselves as being much pleased with the trip. They complimented Sir Stanhope Lacy highly upon the work here. Sir Lacy is Deputy Grand Chancellor now of this place and Mrs. Fannie L. Coleman, Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor has the Court under her charge. In Memoriam. In memory of Howard Burrell, who was drowned Oct. 7, 1914. I will never forget him for he was like a brother to me. I think of him now, but he is sleeping in his grave. Some day I hope to meet him in Heaven, where we will never part. Sleep on, Howard, I will see you again soon. SAMUEL W. BROOKS Fulton Beneficial Club Progresses. Brother Wm. Robinson who departed this Dec 11, 1918, was a loyal member of Fulton Ben. Club. His death claim was paid promptly to his wife, Mrs Hollie Robinson by the Chairman of the Banking Committee Mr. James Carter. This club is making a great success. We are to remodel our building into a hall. There will be two large rooms 40 by 30 feet with electric lights. S. PHENLEY Pres. DR. WM. HIXON, Secoy. DR. TEFTT ON THE LIFE OF THE LATE DR. A. BINGA. Will the Planet, kindly give me space to enroll myself in the great company of mourners for Dr. Binga's Dr. Binga was one of those with whom I became acquainted at once when I came to Richmond. During all the years since-thirty-five years he has never given me the impression of a man that was growing old. He has seemed like a man in the fullness of his strength. The word therefore that he had passed away came very unexpectedly. But few men leave behind them less to regret. I do not know that any man lives up to the full measure of the possibilities of life Dr. Binga was a good and faithful pastor of his church and a good minister of the gospel. I never heard that any blame or suspicion of wrong ever attached to his name. He was sane and sincere and godly, and every body know it, he feared God and lowed men. After our work at the Harts Memorial began Dr. Binga said, "They take the same care of the girls as if they were their own daughters." We never forget his kindly appreciation of our effort to do our best for the girls. Afterwards when the girls who came, not knowing the Lord, were led to seek Him, Dr. Binga said, "They are doing not only the work of a school, but the work of a church," and we remembered his recognition of the ideal which was always before us. If it should ever be that I should visit Richmond again, I should feel myself a little more than a stranger because that another of my friends has gone beyond my seeing and knowing. I am one of the many who mourn because we shall see Dr. Binga no more. WEST END IN A GRIP Mcore St. Baptist Church, W. Leigh St. Rev. R. O. Johnson, D. D. Pastor. A great revival is now going on at the above named church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Skipwith B. D. The great preacher, singer and evangelist. People are crowding the building to its utmost capacity. Souls are being converted each night Meetings will continue until Feb. 28th. Everybody welcome. G. W. D. REPUBLICANS FAILED TO ENFORCE THE CONSTITUTION The New York World, Sunday February 9, contains an editorial reminder to former President Taft, which is a very proper reminder and an exorcism, as well. It is as follows: "EDITOR TAFT VS. PRESIDENT TAFT. "Now that William Howard Taft has become a writer of editorial articles for newspapers, we feel that, within strictly professional limits, we are at liberty to deal with him even though a former President, as we might with any other brother. "Editor Taft was as strenuously opposed to the National Prohibition Amendment, as any of us. But we now find that our learned journalistic confrease accepts the situation, and, because the amendment gives Congress full power to deal with the drink question, exhorts his fellow-citizens to fall in line with the extreme Prohibitionists and do everything in their power to make the crusade a success. "Although bygones should he bygones, we cannot help recalling the fact that from March 4, 1909, to March 4, 1913, our esteemed contemporary was President of the United States. As such he was bound by an oath to the best of his ability 'to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.' If he ever spoke a word or performed an official act during his term of office that was calculated in any way to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendmentss to the rights of Negroes, where are we to look for the record? "Prohibition in the Constitution is no more self-enforcing than citizenship for black men. When Editor Taft asks everybody to do for Prohibition what President Taft failed to do for millions of oppressed citizens, he will pardon us if we thus refer to the files." Not only did Mr. Taft, and The World might have said this, fall to uphold the amendments referred to, but he, also, when he was Secretary of War under Roosevelt and aspiring for the nomination for President, wont to Greensboro, N. C. and make a speech that was intended as a message to the South, that he would not interfere with disfranchisement. I was accepted as such. There was no misunderstanding of it by the Southern political autocracy which, under Roosevelt, had fastened this system of minority domination upon the white masses and had relaged to a status of political slavery all the colored people! Despite these truths there was well oled propaganda, put in motion in the East months ago, to bring about the nomination of Roosevelt for President; and since the death of Roosevelt there are some who are "trying out" Mr. Taft. The money band of New York was set upon naming Roosevelt. Every sort of publicity promotion was in action, Organization was perfected. "Man proposes, but God disposes." New York city hardly has the quality of Republican leadership that is fit to lead Lincoln Republicanism. There is, for example its record in the Mayorality campaign last year. The money band was set upon the reelection of Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell a Democrat, was entered in the Republican primaries. Mr. Bennett, a Republican opposed him. The Republican machine was dominated by the money band and the result was that Bennett was counted out. An investigation followed and the frauds overturned and the Republican nomination given to Bennett. A half hundred election inspectors sent to jail. The courts, however, only got and only jailed the tools of the political crooks higher up. These crooks I refer to are the Republican leaders of New York, who instigated this rascality at the behest of the money band. Mitchell ran as an independent. Over $2,000,000 was spent to corrupt the electorate, but it failed to re-elect Mitchell. The Republican machine supported Mitchell. It bolted the nominee of the Republican primary. Roosevelt supported Mitchell. This was not surprising. He had elected Wifson President by bolting the Republican Party in 1912. He began to wreck the party in 1908 by forcing the nomination of Taft with the steam roller tactics, which medicine was applied by the Taft supporters to Roosevelt in 1912. Roosevelt and Taft both stood by and saw the Southern political oil garchy lynch the liberty principles of the United States Constitution in the Southern States. They, each of them, failed to uphold democracy at PRICE, FIVE CENTS home, wore pacifists and "let the South alone" Republican reckens when President, and a higher power than the New York money band yet overlooks the destiny of men. The attitude of the Republican leaders of the North, some of them, on this Southern question, is not so difficult to understand. They have been mixed up and messed up in so much crooked political work themselves that they do not quite have the moral conscience that goes to make an Abraham Lincoln Republican leadership. Despite this element, over and above them, the rank and file of the Republican Party will assert itself and it will overthrow political slavery in the South. JOSEPH C. MANNING, 204 West 14th Street, New York City, February 10, 1919 REVIVAL AT ZION BAPTIST Revival services will begin at the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond next Sunday, February 13, 1915, and continue throughout the week. The service will be conducted by the pastor-elect, Dr. J. W. Dudlay, of Brooklyn, New York. Entered Into Rest. Passed away at the residence of his sister, 914 N. 6th street, January 26, 1919 Mr. Matthew Armistead, be loved brother of Mrs. Ellen Cabell. Call not back the dear departed Anchored safe on Heaven's shore. He is at rest, his pain is over, Wake him not to suffer more. I₁₄ Memoriam. SCOTT—In loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Rosa B. Scott, who departed this life two years ago February 12, 1917. I cannot forget you dear mother, Tho' long may seem the years And often in the lonely hours I wipe away the tears. So I will try and still my heart's ache And do my best to smile For God will let me come to you After a little while. And—In memory of my dear Uncle, Dr. Wm. N. Morton, pastor of Messiah Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Conn., who departed this life January 23, 1918. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. —BESSIE STEWARD. IN MEMORIAM I_n sad but loving remembrance of my dear huband, Rev. R. S. Huckless who departed this life one year ago February 14, 1918. He is gone but not forgotten, How I miss his tender care. Sadness fills my eyes with tears. When I view his vacant chair. Friends may think I've forgotten him. And my wounded heart is healed. But they do not know the sorrow. That is now within concealed. His Wife, ESTELE HUCKLESS LAID TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Morgan, of 910 N. 3rd St., who died Sunday morning Jan. 26th, 1919, was preached at the First Baptist Church Wed. Jan. 29th at 3 P. M. Dr. W. T. Johnson, the pastor, paid a glowing triumph to the worth and character of the deceased who had been a faithful member of the church for more than forty years. Rev. F. H. Mouschke ff the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6th and Clay Sts., where Mrs. Morgan served for 25 years as honored sexton, also spoke briefly of the beautiful qualities of the deceased. The organists and choirs of both churches united in singing appropriate selections. Mrs. Lora E. Hill sang "In That City." The large assembly was greatly moved. The large number of beautiful floral designs showed the very high esteem in which the deceased was held by her friends. The remains were inferred in Evergreen. Mr. A. D. Price was funeral director. The following children survive: Mrs. Hattie C. Lightfoot, Mrs. Leah A. Pollar, Mr. Wm. S. Morgan, Richmond; Rev. S. A. Morgan, Wide Water Va. Mr. James H. Morgan, Pittsburgh, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Alco C. Soldon, Philadelphia, Pa. TWO THE PLANET SATURDAY..FEBRUARY 15, 1919 FIFTEENTH NEW YORK REGIMENT ARRIVES FROM FRANCE النموذج No scrapping Americans ever greeted the Statue of Liber y with more fervor than the 4,000 who arrived yesterday by the supero French inn France and whose knan unitaries in most stances maintained with their compiexois and that of the skyscraping bronze girl. More than 500 of them originally were recruited in this noisy borneo and had been members of the old Fremont New York inntry, and they were clated to see again the tower punctuated skyline and gave vow to ho. teehings in the nita hap py manner of the Yankee Negro solder. They come back with a record that in some respects is finer than that of some of the crack white units recently frm French battlefields and they were greeted by an extra steam danced exultingly in the waypoooh boat. the Correction, with 300 Harlem colored patriots, personal friends of the Third Battalion of the 369th, the present name of the famous black regiment. The Patrol official greeting ship of the Mayor's Committee also had representatives of the city's colored citizens aboard, Naturally the pont up atem of the soldiers, was blown off chiefly in the direction of the Correction. The solders, not only the men of the Third Battalion, but hundreds of others of the 4,000 aboard waved their trench helmets, danced exulting in the way that only men of their race can, and sang everything from plantation melodies to ragtime while the greeters on both vessels cheered all they were hearse. There is really no place like home to the American Negro and he showed it when the wel coming bands sont that tune over to him. All the Negro troops in the France were in command of Col. A. T. Roborts of the Regular Army, who halls from Springfield, Ill., and who had lots of fine things to say about them. His own command since July has been the 307th Regiment, which he brought back complete, minus the loses sustained in battle. He said: "I have received high commendations on the fighting qualities of my men and their general hearing. They were acutely over the Belgian border when the armistice was signed. Of 123 offcers of the 37th only three are white. The record of the colored officers is excellent." The returning battalion of the old 15th is under Maj. David A. L'Espance of Polham Manor, whose wife, instructor of pathology at Cornell, is a noise of Chancy Denow. He said he could not find the right kind of words to tell what he thinks of the 360th, 100 of whom have received the Croix de Guorro and three the Distin gulished Service Cross. He went into the drive in the Champagne sector in the latter part of September with 20 officers and 700 men and came out with 7 officers and 150 men. The battalion was relieved on Oct. 7 and went back of the lines five days for rest and to receive replacements. Later they operated with the French in the Vosges and went forward after the armistice as the advance guard to the Rhino, reaching the river on November 18, with the first regiment to get there. Major Lorillard Spencer, former commander of the battalion, who was wounded badly and sent home, was at the pier on crutches to greet his old command and they made the wol kin vibrate when they saw him. Major Esperance spoke glowingly of Major Spencer's gallantry and consideration for his men. He praised the 369th as a whole, saying it had the distinction of never having lost a prisoner in all the 191 days it was in action. The regiment in the September offensive captured 77s 250 machine guns and 400 prisoners. Major Esperance is entitled to wear the decoration of the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre with one palm. He led his battalion in the Sept ember offensive, broke through the enemy lines capturing guns and prisoners. The French General Le Bouc said the Major had proven an inspiration to his troops but the Major says it's the other way around. 5 officers of the old Fifteenth came back with the Major, all wearing the Croix de Guerre—Capts, John R. Outwater, Cummerford, McLaughlin, L. E. Shaw and Edward A. Walter and Liout. W. R. Lockhart. Private Elmer McGowin, 669 Lenox Ave., wears the Distinguished Service Cove for gallantry in laison duty in the Champagne district and rescuing wounded from No Man's Land. He carried messages under deadly fire. He was not sent out to bring in the wounded, but went of his own accord. His uniform was ripped and he was gassed when a bullet tore his mask. RESCUED MEN UNDER FIRE Corporal Elmer Earl, Middletown, N. Y., was with a platoon of fifty eight men fighting rear guard action. All except eight were killed or disabled and the Corporal ventured several times on hands and knees in the open and got about a dozen of his comrades to safety. That is why they gave him the Distingushed Service Cross. The armored cruiser North Carolina berthed yesterday at Hoboken at for a stormy trip from Brest with now and old tales of the war, sown by a part of the 1,400 officers and men of the land and air forces of the army, the marines and the navy. Twelfth Battalion of the Twentieth Engineers mostly from the Pacific coast told how they built a bridge in the Vosges section nine times, and were cited in general orders for it. Capt. William A. Duckham of the Fifth Marines, who returned with a detachment of wounded, retold the story of his regiment. He wears the Croix de Guerro and stripes for wounds received at Soussons, Sergeant William E. Mitchell of the Second Battalion of the Fifth Marines, Sergt. W. C. Hillman and Sergt G. Colony wear the Croix de Guerro for herosim Conopy has been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross and the American Medal of Honor for cap turing a strong machine gun nest. Lious, William H. Plyer, Zonos A. Miller, C. A. McElvain of the First American Pursuit Squadron of the Air Forces, are from German prisons. Red Cross packages saved them from star vation. BEGINS WORK ON T. R. MEMO RIAL ```markdown ``` Committee Issues Call for Contributions and Suggestions for Permanent and "Dynamic" Monument to the Colonel Now York, Feb.—The permanent memorial to be erected by nation wide popular subscription to the memory of Theodore Roosovolt must "not be merely a thing of stone and bronze but, "like Theodore Roosovolt him self, it must be dynamic." Such is the aim voiced by the Roosovelt Permanent Memorial National Committee, which has opened offices on the twenty ninth floor of 1 Madi so₄ Avenue. In a statement issued by the committee it was made clear that the members of the committee will remain open minded for many months on the exact form to be takeₙ by the nemo rial and promise to give all suggestion from sources outside the committee the most careful consideration. It was further explained that the admin istration expenses of the committee would be borne by separate subscript ions, and that "every penny given for the memorial will be spent for the memorial." Contributions to the memorial fund are solicited and will be promptly as knowledged and deposited with the treasurer, Albert Wiggin of the Chase National Bank. COMMITTEE'S STATEMENT The statement issued by the committee tee says in part: "The Roosevelt Permanent Memorial National Committee consists orclu-sively of men and women who were in one way or the other closely asso-clated with Col. Roosevelt. They know him in public life and at home; they knew better than any one else out side his immediate family what he loved and what he hated, what he stood for and what he stood firmly against; among them they represent every phase of his extraordinary and many sided career. If any group there fore can say what would be the wish of Theodore Roosevelt in regard to a national memorial to him, this committee should be able to do it. "Theodore Roosvelt believed in the people; that means that he be lived in the sound horse sense of the average American. It is only just to his memory, therefore, that the American people whom he implicitly trusted and who have trusted and followed him should have every opportunity to express their preference concerning the form that their memorial to him should take. "The committee has no idea what that form will be. It knows only this that the memorial which the Amoril can people ultimately dedicate to Theodore Roosvelt must not be more a thing of stone and bronze. Like Theodore Roosvelt himself, it must be dynamic. Roosvelt never stood still, and it would be treason to his spirit if this memorial should not have in it some of the creative energy of the man it soooks to honor. In some way it must help to build the now and better America. "Roosevolt the man is dead, but Roosevolt, the energizing spirit is very much alive. It is the aim of the memorial committee, with the aid of Col. Roosevolt's friends and supports all over the country, to find some effective way of putting that spirit to work." FIRST CONTRIBUTOR, CAPT. BOURKE The honor of making the first contribution to the memorial fund fell to Capt. Edward F. Bourke of the Thirty third prescient police station, who served under Col. Roosevelt when the latter was Police Commissioner of New York City, and who accompanied a $10.00 contribution with a letter ex pressing his appreciation of the Americanism of the former President. The little town of Greenfield Hill, three miles north of Fairfield, Conn., won the distinction of forming the first local branch of the committee. From the Roosevelt Permanent Memorial National Committee, Room 291, 1 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y. WANTED! Ono Hundred Men r more, not un- under 16, to join the RESERVE OFF CERS TRAINING CORPS at the A. & T. COLLEGE and take courses including Military Science and Tact es leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mechanics and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Special in ductions will be offered for the return of students tha session who are recently released from military or naval service. Write at once for cat alog of further information. JAMES B. DUDLEY, PRESIDENT A. & T. COLLEGE GREENHORO, N. C. WANTED—A Man and his Wifo will find a Good Home in Winter Park by applying to THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. CANCEL PASSPORTS OF WOMEN DELEGATES Washington, Feb. 2—In connection with the cancellation by the State Department of the passports of Miss Mildred Morris, of Denver, Colo., and Miss Clara Wold, of Port and Orc., just before they were to sail for France this week. It was saddened at the State Department today that the two women had represented that they were going aboard for war work and that the cancellation order was is sued when the State Department learned they had been engaged in the activities of the Woman's Party be fore the White House. A statement 'sued by Woman's Party headquarters declared that some of its members already were in France and that it was their intention to "petition the President by banners and demonstrations wherever he goes for enfranchisement of American women." The statement quoted a number of inscript ons for banners which it was said Miss Morris and Miss Wold would have displayed out side the peace conference and before the President's restance in Paris if they had been permitted to sail. NOTES FROM CHICAGO ILLINOIS Mrs. Lenora Dixon, M. E. Q. who was operated on at Provident Hospital is improving. The Citizens of Chicago met Monday night, Jan. 27th at Johnson's Hall 3618 State St. and organized the Pyramid Building and Loan Association, a half-million dollar corpora fon, and elected fifteen directors, they are: Samuel J. Evans, Chas, S. Duke, James Parker, Henry E. Humphrey, Anderson Robey Wm. Terrell Warren Selitzer, Walter B. Anderson Thos. Marshall, Geo H. Jackson, Adelbert H. Roberts, Anthony Overton, M. T. Bailey, Prince Glanton, Richard A. Crollly. Mrs. S. J. Gray, 3606 Wabash Avo. is improving. Rev. Geo. W. Flowers, Sycamore Ill. was in the city this week to help organize the Pyramid Building and Loan Association. Mrs. Eliza Jackson, Vice State Grand Princess of the Ill., District in stalled officers of the Execsior Temple last Friday night, Jan. 24th at Balloy's Hall 3638 State St., J. B. Street and Mrs. Edith Hopkins were present and spoke. Refreshments were served. Mr. W. W. L. Southall, 4724 Wabash Avo, left Sunday night for White Hall Va., whore he will bury his wife, Mrs. Sonora R. Southall. She was a member of the Eastern Star Temple and Virginia Society. Mrs. Louise Killlon, 3410 Wabash Avo left this week for Southern Ill. and St. Louis Mo., where she will visit relatives. Bishop Geo. C. Clement, Lousville, Ky., was in the city Sunday and spoke at the Michigan Avo, Langley and Walters A. M. E. Zlon Churches. Mrs. Louella Young, ox-Pres. of the Heart and Hand Club, installed officers of the Club, Thursday evening, Jan. 23rd at Bethel Church. Rev. Harry W. Knight, of the west side, road a paper before the Baptist Ministers and Deacon's Conference, last Monday night at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, in which he said he did not think the President had the Colored American in mind when he prepared his fourteen points in regard to the World's Peace. Rev. G. W. Register, pastor of Michigan Ave., A. M. E. Zion Church has returned after being away for several days on business. Sorgt. E. M. James, Camp. Grant Ill., was in the city enroute to his for mor home, Palm Beach, Fla., where he will spend the winter. WOUNDED HERO TELLS HUMO ROUS STORY New York, Feb. 2.—Slightly disfigured and all his teeth gone, but with a broad generous smile that beamed "homo at last," Private William Scott colored, of the 369th Regiment, U. S. Army, infantry, was able to walk down the gangplank from the battle shipship Connecticut, today because of his ability in a style of fighting he is historically American. He was disinclined to talk at first about an incident in the battle of Argonne forest on September, 29, in which he was a leading figure. His comrades told the story, however, and after that there was nothing for Private Scott to do but give the details. He had been out of the fighting for a short time. When he arose from the ground he was disarmed and found himself facing a German with bayonet fixed. Then Private Scott says: First I thought it was all over when I saw that bayonet dazzlin' in the sun. "Then when I felt the blade just scratch my shirt as it went through my coat, I just naturally felt as if I was due for an argument. So I reached in my bouse and fetched my old razor. And believe me, when I got through illustrating all those movements that any Harlem fightin' knows perfectly well, there wasn't much German around me." DO YOU KNOW HIM? Information wanted as to the whereabouts of Level Coleman. When last heard from, he was living in Newport News, Va. Address his sister, Mrs. Ellen Wycoff, care of C. E. Epps, 325 Plainfield, Avo., Plainfield N. J. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A LADY WANTED FOR BARBER A lady to work in a barber shop, and also to do her clerical work at times; fair wages o begin with and will increase s she progresses. 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VIRGINIA ORSEY, Richmond, Va. and DECORATOR. and RCOF REPAIR- ECIALTY. at Reasonable Rates. IT IS A GRAVE (YARD) SUBJECT BUT NEVERTHE LESS WE ARE RETURNING THANKS TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE LIBERAL PATRONAGE GIVEN US IN OUR NEW VENTURE We felt that the Colored People of this Community were entitled to a New Cemetery, easy of access from all parts of the city and kept up to a standard of excellence unexcelled by any other similar place in the city. Despite the high cost of living and dying, we have arranged a scale of prices for half-lots or Sections, ranging from $22.00 upwards and whole lots or Sections from $40.00 and upwards. Prices of Single Graves furnished upon application. Bodies shipped from out of the city will receive careful attention. In communicating with the Funeral Director here, specify Woodland Cemetery. BOARD OF MANAGERS—JOHN MITCHELL, JR, President; GEORGE W. BRAGG, Vice-President; D. P. BRAGG, Secretary; DR. J. MERCER G. RAMSEY, Treasurer; REV. T. J. KING, D. D. JOHN T. TAYLOR, S. J. GILPIN, R. C. M ITCHELL, N. G. BOOKER, J. J. CARTER, R. W. WHITING, E. F. JOHNSON. --- FOUR ```markdown ``` Published every星期 by John Mitchell, Jr., at 811 N. 4th Street, Richmond, Virginia. all communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Enteed at the Fort Office at Richmond Virginia, or second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATE8. One Year. $2.00 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months. .60 Foreign Subscriptions. 2.50 SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 1919 You cannot get to Heaven simply by attempting to pray your way there. It may be a peace conference in session in France, but it reads to us like a row conference. The National Government has been and is still being run in many in stances by little man. Colored folks should continue pray unceasingly and be respectful the white folks and to each other. A preacher, who can run an auto-mobile without either thinking "cuss words" or without using them is so Godly that he should be in Heaven. Teach your children politeness, colored folks. Urge them to be es- pecially polite to persons who are older than they seem to be. Farming is all right if you know how and it is all wrong if you do not know how. We are talking after a painful and expensive experience. Yes, we are thanking those subcribers who understand the increase ing cost of living and who have been sending us their money to pay up in full on their subscriptions. --- This is the time for the "old time" religion. Styles and customs and strange notions in some churches seem to have "eaten the heart" out of true religion. The following HTML code is used to create a simple webpage with a heading and a paragraph. Mothers, who are raising their daughters on the streets in the daytime and on the street-corners in the night-time are raising trouble for themselves and for the race with which they are identified. The Gormans are not threatening this or any other government, but it is announced that they have three million men under arms. They overthrow the Kaiser and his regime and they have had a hard time establishing the revolutionists in the places that they vacated. --- Young folks should marry early and thus get experience. Trouble can be borne by the young as well as by the old. Many young men are looking for some good woman to take care of them and their wishes in this respect might be well gratified. After they are married, they will find out who is to do the supporting. if they are called into the Juvenile Court. Colored folks will find the Southland is the best place, from which to go to Heaven or the other place. White folks, who have been opposing us are now in our favor and they are doing much to promote our happiness. The time is not far distant when colored men in the Southland will vote with the white men of this same section and a part of the offices will be distributed among one of the most faithful races of people on the face of the globe. The colored ministers irrespective of denomination are still standing upon their dignity and are still re senting the action of the local Billy Sunday Committee in armed officers to order colored people away from the City Auditorium. The c oprated churches however are still open to the white folks and any who may be crowded out will find a warm welcome at the Billy Skipwith's meetings at the First Bapp ist (Church and the Charlie Morris' meetings at the Second Bapist Church. Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson reported that his communication sent in reply to the editorial of the Richmond, Va., News-Leader concerning Billy Sunday meetings and the colored folks never come out in the columns of that journal. We must admit that we can not understand the attitude of the editorial management of that popular journal. It is a favorite among the colored folks, so to speak, but there is much feeling on account of the sentiment expressed in those columns. Oh, when shall we understand some of these white folks, who profess to be our friends and when shall these white folks, who profess to be our friends understand us? NO PASSPORTS It is now officially announced that none of the delegates or alleged delegates to the Peace Conference from the various organizations in this country will be granted passports to France. It seems that they are having enough trouble with the regular delegates already there, without having any more on the ground to cause trouble. This is a practical way to look at the matter, but President E. W. Moore Columbus, O., President W. H. Jernigan, of Washington, D. C. and Editor William Monroe Trotter, of Boston, Massachusetts will no doubt voice their disapproval at a future meeting of their respective organizations. For our own part, we must admit that we are "lost" in these evidences of an apparent disregard of the fundamental rights of a citizen. We are free and yet we are not free. We are entitled to certain rights and privileges, but we are not accorded these rights and privileges. The war has brought us benefits and it has brought too radical curtailments of rights and privileges. We are represented in Paris by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and we are not represented in Paris by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois. That distinguished leader's lips are soiled so far as our rights and privileges in this country are concerned. He is busily engaged in representing the Africans of the German colonies, who need no representative. Many of them are keener witted than many of ourselves, but we have volunteered without any request upon their part to represent them, while those of us who asked to be represented and that the denial of rights and privileges in this country should be made the source of comment and discussion in the Peace Conference are not even considered. But there is a hereafter to all of this. We must trust the President and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Dr. R. R. Moton, Roscoe Conkling Simmons and any others that may have been sent by the Administration. THE CLOUD UPON THE HORIZON The situation at the Peace Conference in Paris seems to be unsatisfactory, if certain reports coming from that great assemblage are true. The little nations seem to have been "lost in the shuffle," so to speak and they only know what is transpiring after the mandates of the Five Great Powers have been handed down to them. This is embarrassing enough, but it seems that other great questions are dividing the members of the Five Great Powers themselves. It might be well to remark that the nation composing this great combine are Great Britain, United States of America, France, Italy and Japan. The recent cabled reports are interesting. Here they are: Tokyo February 11. Japan's press and public are in a state of considerable excitement and irritation apropos the happenings at the Paris peace conference. It is known in Paris that the representatives of the associated powers are much concerned by reports that Japan has threatened war upon China should the latter nation fail to accede to Japanese demands. Three main currents of thought are manifested in Japan. 1. Opposition against the mandatory system of administering the German colonies. 2. Opposition against the league of nations. 3. Bitterness against the prevalent theory that certain nations notably America and Australia will continue to draw the "color line." Feeling is naturally most intense on the last named point. The Japanese argument is—and particular feeling is being stirred to a high pitch by one sided reports on this question—that since Japan is to join a league of nations and her delights are sitting with the four other THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA leading nations in the council of the "big five" full discriminations and restrictions of a racial character should be forthwith dropped, and the allied statesmen should make it clear to the whole world that the Japanese are welcomed into the league as equals in race as in all other respects. As to the proposed settlement of the German colonial problem, the argument set forth in the Japanese press is that Japan is entitled to adquate repatriation for her sacrifices in the war. For her it is asserted that no international control of the German colonies can be agreed to be fore a constitution of the controlling body has been formed. In the matter of the league of nations there has been a sharp faceabout on the part of the Japanese public opinion. Up to quite recently the feeling here was enthusiastic for a league, but that feeling has given way to great skepticism. The idea is being spread that the league, if formed will be virtually dominated by America and Great Britain; that these two nations will be in a position to coerce all others especially the smaller nations and the question is sarcastically put: "What if England and America violate international law?" It is interesting to note that the report came from Tokyo, Japan. It could not get over the cables from Paris direct. President Wilson's Fourteen Points specifically provided for open diplomacy, "openly arrived at." These fourteen points were specifically agreed to by the Allies and one of the first things done, when they met for diplomatic discussion was to disgard this fundamental provision of President Wilson upon which the war was brought to an end. Just how far the other provisions of this will be disregarded is an interesting once The Japanese are shrewd diplomats and great statesmen. They seem to have the backing of France in their attitude. If the Five Great Powers split, then the small nations will have a chance to decide some of the great questions. Great Britain and the United States of America are recognizing the "color line." It may be after all that many of the vital questions that affect the colored people of this country may be discussed and decided in this remarkable congress of nations. We have our American representatives of color over there looking after the interests of the dark races in Africa, and it may be that in the Japanese delegation, we may be able to find some one of them willing to look after the interests of the darker races in the United States of America, Selah. DEPARTMENT OF STATE VERSUS DR. DUBOIS. There is a serious discrepancy between the statements made by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois in his cablegram to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the official communication sent, by the De, artement of State to Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson, who was elected to attend the Peace Conference in France. Dr. DuBois' cablegram reads as follows: "Clemenceau permits Pan-African Conference, February 12, 13, 14. North, South America, West Indies, Africa., represented. Two of our delegates, Uniti, Liberia sit in Peace Conference." This is equivalent to saying that the French Government had permitted the convening of the Pan-African Conference in France and that colored delegates from this country would be permitted to attend the same. But Rev. W. T. Johnson has received a communication from the Department of State at Washington under date of February 10, 1919, which is a later communication than the one sent by Dr. DuBois. In it the following information is given to that astute individual: "I have to inform you that the Department has been in touch with the French Government on the subject of various delegations sending representatives to Paris to participate in the Pan-African Congress, composed of colored people from different parts of the world and the Department is now in a position to state that the French Government does not consider this a favorable time to hold such a Conference." As Premier Clonaceau represents the French Government and gave his consent to the holding of the Pan-African Conference, what powerful influence caused him to revoke the permit given to hold the meeting in Paris? What is more, of what service to our people will Rev. Dr. W, H. Jernigan be, if he has sailed under the restrictions imposed by the Department of State and the War Department? It is a safe guess to state that no colored leader in this country will be or has been permitted to have a passport, who has not given personal assurances that he will not cause any more trouble than Dr. R. R. Moton, Dr. W. B. B. DuBois, Colonel Roscoe Conkling Simmons and one or two other colored men named by the Administration would cause. Dr. W. H. Jernagin has been permitted to sail and it may be that he was not subjected to the usual restrictions, but the meeting that he was to attend was called off before his arrival in France. Dr. W. E. B. DuBuels is over there to attend this meeting and so far as that particular mission is concerned, he might as well be at home. The underlying cause of it all may be that Japan is giving trouble on this color line situation and is prepared to cause trouble in conjunction with the colored leaders that $w_0$ may send there. "Who laughs last laughs best." The very able schemers and diplomats at Washington held the winning hand and they have played it. Colored men have been denied the right to self-determination, the right to travel to France unless they complied with certain rules and regulations laid down by the Department. Now the Department announces that it is in accordance with the wishes and desires of the French Government that passports are being denied to some of our ablest and most patriotic colored men in the country. Of course, the Government at Washington is unconcerned about the matter. It is only to comply with the wishes and desires of the French Government that the delegates elected to go must remain at home. All of this might be accepted at its face value, but what becomes of the DuBois cablegram that the French Government, through Monsieur Clemenceau, had permitted the holding of the meeting? Has Dr. DuBois notified his home office of any change in the arrangements? If he has, we shall like much to read the cablegram or letter. It is an interesting situation. The colored folks of this country are being represented by President Woodrow Wilson and Dr. R. R. Moton, Dr. W. E. B. DuBols, Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons and President Woodrow Wilson and his administration are being represented by these same colored, influential luminaries, none of whom even claim to hold credentials from any organization of colored people, who met for the purpose of sending them there. Our case is in God's hands. The fate of all nations and peoples and races of people rests with Him. Florence S. C. Notes FLOREENCE, S. C., February 11. Mr. J. E. Stubbs, a prosperous farmer and public spirited citizen died here recently. He was treasurer of the local Masonic lodge, a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, near here. He owned a beautiful home in the city and a country home about two miles from town. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Ella Stubbs, 4 children, the oldest, Hortense, 11 years, Eva, 8 years, Mamie, 6 and the baby, little Edie Mae, 4 years. Also two sisters, Mrs. Robecca Covington and Mrs. Sarah Reese, at Bennettville, S. C. Other relatives are Mrs. Ruth Webster Boone, Miss Rubie M. Webster, Master Francis Webster Boone and Mr. Robert J. Webster, of New York, Miss Lena Mae Webster, of the city graduated school, Florence, Mr. E. B. Webster, Jr., Toledo, Ohio and a brother, E. B. Webster. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of both white and colored. He carried several thousands of dollars insurance. He was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church, near his birth place. The cause of his death was Pacumonia and much sadness is felt among relatives and friends. His beloved wife has been grief stricken since the day of his death. Mr. Stubbs was 37 years of age at the time of his death. January 4, 1907 he married Miss Ella Drakes, a highly respected young lady and a graduate of Benedict College. Thus for eleven years and nine days they have lived happily together in a home and Rebecca of old. Mr. Jesse J. Robinson, a Pullman putter missed by Marion to visit his brother, John, Jr. Mr. P. B. Dixon of the Calvary at Fort Hauchuen, Arizona has served 18 months in the service and is now released from further military duty. He ran a first class pressing club at Darlington. Miss Bettie Williams, of Sumter, went to Wilmington, N. C. recently. Miss Natalie Sweet left the city for her school at Lake City. Mr. A. B. Young, a progressive farmer killed a hog weighing 572 pounds from which 120 pounds of hard was saved. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. 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There will be given at the Ely St Hall Monday February 24th a George Washington celebration and . comedy, entitled, "The Case Against Casey" for the benefit of the Public School. The play is a very interesting one and shall be enjoyed by all SYNOPSIS. This is a case of a Breach of Promise. The plaintiff Miss Dotty Porkins is demanding damages to the extent of fifty thousand dollars from the defendant Mr. Denni's Casey. They are tried by the Grand Jury, both are found guilty and sentenced to be hung. Admission fifteen cents. Come and spend a laughable evening. P. W. IRICE, Principal. Married in Glasgow. Glasgow, Va., February 6.—Mr. Leslie Anderson and Miss Margaret Waugh were quietly married at the home of the bride. Rev. Charley K. Waugh is now at his home in West Glasgow. JOE JEANETTE TOO CLEVER FOR COWLER Veteran Colored. Pugilist Outpoints English Heavyweight in Armory A. A. 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Moran MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC. SATURDAY SATURDAY..FEBRUARY 15, 1919 ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., February 11.—Last Sunday evening at three o'clock Rev. J. W. Lee, pastor of the High Street Baptist Church together with choir and congregation by invitation of Rev. George C. Taylor were present. At the hour above mentioned Rev. Dr. Lee arose and after the usual preliminary remarks selected as his text a part of the nineteenth Psalm from which he preached one of the most instructive and logical discourses it has been ours to listen to from this wonderful scholar, orator and preacher of the Gospel of the lowly Nazarene. The choir sang one of its fine selections, "Don't let anybody bother you, but keep on to Calvary." It was the finest we have listened to for many years and was led by Choristor Ammon Jones. Little Linwood Elliott Akors, of 319 Walker Avenue, N. E. had the misfortune to get his log broken on Thursday, February 6. He is at Burrell Memorial Hospital and was suffering intensely this morning. He is the little son of Mrs. Sarah Akors. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Carrie Walker, of 212 Ninth Avenue, N. E. has arrived home after spending nearly two months touring the South, visiting friends and relatives. She is much improved. She visited the great cotton fields of the South and brought back a few pods as souvenirs, but no place like home. She arrived last Sunday. The anniversary services at Mt. Zion Bison Mission A. M. E. Church on Norfolk Avenue and Tenth Street, N. W. was a wonderful success, spiritually and financially. It was under the direction of Dr. George C. Taylor, D. D. and his efficient corps of officers. The mortgage on said property was burned and the next sum of $94.00 was raised in one week's effort. This is quite a credit to Dr. Taylor and his noble hearted coworkers for the Master's Kingdom. The Rev. George C. Taylor left Monday evening for Tampa, Florida to be present at the meeting of the Bishop's Council, which convenes this week in the land of flowers. Mr. M. H. Spurlock, of Troutville, Va. and Miss Wottsie Jones, of Clovaldale, Va. were quietly married at the home of their pastor, Rev. P. G. Gravely, 123 Seventh Avenue, N. W. February 5. They spent the night with Rev. and Mrs. Gravely and left for troutville on the 6:45 train. May much happiness attend the lives of the couple. Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, of 515 McDowall Avenue, N. W. left Tuesday morning for Goodview, Va. to again visit her sister, Mrs. Ollie Wright, who is quite sick Rev. W. W. Hicks, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church preached for Mrs. Mary E. Howard's Club at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, at which time his good people were also present and assisted in making the service real and the Roverond seoul to have been at his best last Thursday evening. He used as a text, Malachi 4:1, and the subject was, "Does Jesus Care?" A neat offering of $7.02 was good, which was very good for a mid-week service. A standing invitation awaits this wonderful prelato and his good people. Mrs. Ella Austin, of 211 Third Avenue, N. W. left the city Saturday February 1, for a visit to her brother Mr. John Triggs, 632 Nichols Street, Columbus, Ohio. She reports having spent the most pleasant trip of her life, returning home Thursday last. Mrs. Lucy Pittman of 410 Fourth Street, N. W., who has been quite ill for a month is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Hattie Cooper, of 514 McDowall Avenue, N. W., who has been quite indisposed is able to be out again. Mr. G. L. Pittman, who has been quite sick at his home, 212 Seventh Avenue, N. E. had a relapse by going out too soon, is reported to be improving again at this writing. The Rev. George C. Taylor, D. D., of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, and Rev. E. O. Bumgardner, of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Salem, Va. exchanged pulpits Sunday morning. I am sure the people of Mt. Zion had quite a treat as they very attentively listened to that wonderful discourse delivered by Rev. Bumgardner. It is a foregone conclusion that Dr. Taylor took proper care of the situation at Salem. Mrs. Elmora Ship, daughter of Rev. George C. Taylor, who has been quite indisposed at 115 Seventh Avenue, N. W. is much improved, and the children also are improving to the extent that Mrs. Ship was able to attend Church Sunday morning. Mrs Sarah Bottoms, of High St., who has been quite sick, is improving nicely and hopes to be able to be out again soon. Mr. Casper Fuller, who was seriously crippled in the West End is at Burrell Memorial Hospital with a broken leg and other injuries. He is supposed to be improving as well as could be expected under circumstances. T. W. Hale, is prepared to make your clothes, mend, press and repair old ones, making them look like new. Call on hm and see if he doesn't do. Barber Keene, a man of high experience has opened shop on Gainsboro Avenue in the Cosmopolitan Building. It is a quiet, nice sanitary shop. Get your work neatly and satisfactorily done here without moles tation from the overcrowded places in your own section of the town. On Monday, February 10, about 11:30 A. M. to now came by phone to the Shenandoah Club that Aunt Susan Johnson, a faithful servant of eighteen years had passed away after an Illness of one week with Pneumonia. She was 75 years of age Christmas. At once the Chairman of the house committee sent one of their old servants to make suitable arrangements for the interment and see that this old and faithful servant be to rest with honor and all that she is worthy of. She was faithful unto death. Rest, sweet rest. —Chairman C. W. Cole, by Thomas E. Gregory. Mrs. Mehalia Banks, of 618 Fairfax Avenue, N. W., who has been much indisposed at her home, is not improving very much. Dr. and Mrs. George Moore, Dr. J. S. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Dugger were visitors at Virginia Theological Seminary and College, at Lynchburg, Va. this week. The Silver Leaf Missionary Circle of High Street Baptist Church met on the sixth at the home of Mrs. Foster, on Harrison Avenue, N. W. Quite a number of members were present and five visitors. This circle is doing noble work for God's Kingdom. The Hampton Theatre is the amuse mont home of all of Roonoke colored people. You are welcome every day and night. Tuesday, William Dosmond in Honest Man; Wednesday, Colleen Moore in Hoosier Romance; Thursday, Iron Test by Albert Smith; Friday, Ruth Roland in Hands Up. We are looking for you. Dr. Edward D. Downing, one of Roonoke's most popular dentists, who answered his country's call early in July received his commission as Second Lieutenant. All of Roonoke's boys made good in the service for Uncle Sam. Rev.D. R. Powell, pastor of Hill Street Baptist Church, who has been confined to his home the past ten days is able to be about again. Miss Estelle Dillon, of Virginia Seminary was in the city this week. She left Sunday for the college at Lynchburg. Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Dugger spent Sunday in Lynchburg, Va. with their daughter. Miss Dorothy Dugger, who has been sick for a few days. Mrs. Martha Whales attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Susan Brown, mother of Rev. W. W. Brown, of Chatham, Va. The home of Mr. G. W. Hickman, of Elliston, was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Practically everything was burned. All of the family was saved. Mr. Louis Burrell returned to the city after attending the bed-side of his father, Mr. Stephen Burroll, of Taylor's Store, Franklin Co., Va. Mr. William Coles, of 210 Fourth Avenue, N. W. is confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. Bortha Thaxton of 525 Chestnut Street, N. W. spent last Sunday at Moneta, Va. at home with mother and father and sister, returned home Sunday night and Mrs. Lolla Meoley to see her mother at Moneta. Stanfield, with the pills, plasters for pains and human ills will place the Planets at your door. Young folks of my race should read more rich literature or they will grow weaker. The Bible first, then their hymn books and last but not least The Richmond Planet should be qa read every week. Try it for twelve months and you will continue A NEW SURE- ENOUGH CURE FOR RHEUMATISM One of Our downtown Druggists Says Prescription No. C.2223 Has Made Many Wonderful Cures of Worst Cases, and It Don't Cost Much, Either. One of our downtown prescription druggists told our reporter that he has a heavy sale on the prescription C.2223 for the rollof and cure of the worst forms of rhoumatism. We advise everybody who suffers from rhoumatism to keep off the damp ground, keep the foot dry, drink lots of pure water and take a daily dose of Prescription C.2223 to keep down and expel the uric acid from the blood. Those terrible aches and pains, swollen muscles, aching back and every form of rhoumatism can be easily cured by following these few simple directions and taking the dose indicated on every bottle of C.2223. So many remarkable cures have been made by this wonderful prescription that any of our readers who suffer are urged and advised to ask any of our prescription drug stores for Prescription C.2223 and take it as directed on the prescription pasted on each bottle. A physician's large bottle sent to any one prepaid for 60 cents. Address C.2223 Laboratories, Dept. D, Memphis, Tennessee. NORTHAMPTON COUN- GARYSBURG, N. C. A Christian Institution for Negro Youths of Both Soxes. Location: On a beautiful campus. Healthful surroundings. Accessible by two trunk line railroads (S. A. L. and A. C. L). Courses: Teacher-Training, Home Makers, Farm Makers, Industrial. Terms: Tuition Free to the Students of Northampton County, a Small Fee for other students. Other expenses reasonable. Graduates Receive a State Elementary Certificate. For further information write, REV. H. C. JONES, Principal. WANTED—A person: male or female to do general leaning. Apply at— 311 N. 43a St. THE PLANET. THE RICHMOND PLANET FULTON NOTES. The installation of the Sunday School officers of the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School was held last Sunday night, at 8:30 P. M. A very unique program was rendered by the various members of the school who took an active part on the program. The officers were installed by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr. In his address he gave them five "Essentials" for a successful Sunday School worker. Mr. C. B. Jefferson was called upon to say something. He made some brief remarks, showing two important reasons why the members of the Church should be connected with the Sunday School. Last Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. N. B. Brown preached an excellent sermon. Communion service was held at 8:30 and a joyful time was had. Rev. T. J. J. Mosby of the New Baptist Church was present, also Rev. Daniel James, our o-pastor, whom the Church has placed on the salary list. The Church was built during his administration and was paid for by our present pastor, Rev. N. B. Brown, about four years ago. We pray God's richest blessings may rest upon Rev. James, Rev. Brown and the congregation. Last Sunday at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, the morning service was conducted by Rev. William Tuck a young licentiate minister of the Union Level Baptist Church. He the livered a very fine sermon and he was highly complimented. Let us pray that he may become a great power for God. We had a good many friends present including five young men in the army uniform. Rev. Mutt Fuller, a member of our Church was present on the rostrum and assisted the Rev. Tuck. 7:30 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. services were well attended. William Chambliss, is president and Miss Olivia Wooldridge, secretary. 8:30 P. M. Rev. Cobbs preached to the Neighborhood Club of Fulton, he preached a wonderful sermon. The Rewardor preached to the people of Bormuda Hundred, Va. last Sunday morning. Rev. Cobbs is now attending the Union University. May the people pray for his success in school. We had a fine gathering in our Sunday School. Mr. Frank Jones, on of the members of the school, but who has been in New York for some time was present. The Sunday Schools of Fulton request each and every person to attend one or the other of the schools. Next Sunday will be Men's Day at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Every female is requested to give 50 cents and every male $1.00. A unique program has been prepared for the occasion. We heard from Mr. Booker Jeter now in France. He is well and doing well. Mrs. Mary Cobbs heard from her son last week, Sorgeant Gentry Cobbs $H_0$ was well and doing well. He is with the American Occupation Force in Germany. The Union revival services begin Monday after the third Sunday in this month. Mrs. Millie Valentine, of Elco, Va., was up to see her son, Mr. Beverly Valentine last week. She makes it her business regularly to visit her son, but she has been sick for a month. May God bless that mother. In memory of my father, Albert Wickham, who departed this life on February 11, 1918, one year ago. Gone but not forgotten. By his daughter, —Mrs. Martha Wickham Jeter. The Sick List: Mrs. Bettie Watkins and Brother Ellas Carter, Mr. Anderson Jefferson of 408 Orlando Street. Mrs. Rev. F. W. Williams is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cassie B. Lightner, of 825 Denny Street. The Manager of the Mechanics Savings Bank Branches of Churchhill and Fulton thanks his patrons for their past support and asks for their continued cooperation. There has been a shortage of Christmas Savings Cards but we have a supply now in any class you want. A number of people are coming and taking out cards every day. Fulton Branch is open daily from 9:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M.; Saturdays until 8:00 P. M. The Church Hill Branch is open Saturdays and Mondays. On the deposit of $1.00 we will give you a pass book, then you can deposit any amount from ten cents up, daily or weekly, for safe keeping. No charges are made for the money you deposit with us, instead we pay three per cent interest on all monies that remain untouched by check. The following poem entitled "Safety First" was sent here by Private Andrew Seymour, Company D, 370th Infantry, U. S. N. G.: As we journey through life, let us live by the way. A saying of old that applies well today. There is nothing so sweet as life, after all, So why take the chances ,that hasten your call. You often save time by the short cuts you take. But whenever you do, your life is at stake. For time that you save, would never repay For the time you'll lose if you slip on the way. Very often the safety of others depend on the judgment you use. It may be loved ones at home, a friend or others, you choose. Remember them too, their future depends on the things that you do. And this is a pretty good world after all. There are times when our spirits may crumble and fall. But there is never a time through the night or day When the chances we take are worth what we pay. The safety-first-way may seem long and slow But it leads you past danger you never may know. So now is the time to look way ahead Safety-first, can't help you, after you're dead. DR. JERNAGIN SAILS FOR PARIS The following telegram will be of interest to persons who contributed to the fund to send delegates to France: Washington D. C, 9,63, A. M. February 11, 1919. Rev. Wm. H. Sokes. 210 W. Leigh St., Richmond Va. 210 W. Leigh St., Richmond Va. Rev. Jernigan sallied Sat. Was only one to get passport. Letters follows. Mrs. L. R. Adams. As a member of committee which soflicited funds from the various churches and individuals to help de fray expenses of delegates of the National Race Congress of America to attend the Congress of Darker Races in Paris, I desire to say that all informed people hereabouts knew that these delegates could not sit in the Allied Peace Conference. But if Organized Lao bo and scores of other organizations; various sects in Europe, American Ju ry, the Irish and other suppressed peoples were calling conventions and congresses in Paris to bring pressure to bear on the authorized delegates to the Allied Peace Conference for relief from the present restrictions and bar dens as well as safeguarding their interests for the future, then why shouldn't the American Negroes join a solid front in a plea for full manhood hoods justice and the internation alization of the former German colonies in Africa? Africa, the original home of all No groes or black people, is the richest country in the world. White men backed by their rapacious governments have murdered, despoiled and enslaved the natives of all parts of Africa with the exception of Lebora and Abyssinia, and take great pleasure in citing the fact that the Negro is not entitled to manhood privileges in common with the white races, because even in his own native land he is a savage and has never shown any capacity for self government. The past four years show that the white races with thousand of years of training wealth, opportunties and freedom were the most savage and brutal destroyers of humanity, all law and honor and had to call upon the savages of Africa. Isles of the Seas and their black brothers in America to come and save the remnant of civilization. They responded and now demean an opportunity to rebuild a better civilization. The internationalization of the form or German African Colonies will offer best opportunity on a big scale, for the Negroes, who have suffered the greatest degradation and are the far best down on the scale of civilization, to refute this base slander. Why should not we support the movement? Shall personal greed jealousy, narrowness and short-sightedness as practiced by our favored few usually spoken of ur. dor that contemptible phrase "Negro Leaders"—always keep us apart and therefore the easy prey of all other races? The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the strongest organization fighting for the advancement of the race. The Association approved the plan evolved by Dr. Dubois and published same to the world. The Association sent Dr. Dubois to Paris to represent the Association and the Negroes of America and made no secret of the fact. If more of the enlightened element in Richmond should come together in this or some other organization here abuts, the general public would not only be better informed of all race happenings, but revered, worthy and qualified "public servants" like Mrs. Margie L. Walker Dr. W. H. Stokes, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. J. Thomas Howin, and others could be representing the Negroes of Richmond as officers in these forward movements and even in the halls of legislation. I am proud that the Negroes of Richmond contributed funds to cover about one day's expense of Dr. Jernagin while in Paris. I am also very grateful to you for having permitted the apel and notices to appear in your great Journal without one cent of cost to the Committee. W. A. JORDAN REFUSED PASSPORT TO DR. W. T. JOHNSON. The following letter sent to Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., who was elected to attend the Peace Conference in Paris, will explain itself: Department of State, Washington, Feb. 10, 1919. Mr. William Thomas Johnson, 110 East Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. Sir,—In reference to your recent application for a passport, enabling you to go to France and England to attend a projected Pan-African Missionary Conference, I have to inform you that the Department has been in touch with the French Government on the subject of various colored delegations sending representatives to Paris to participate in the Pan-African Congress composed of colored people from different parts of the world and the Department is now in a position to state that the French Government does not consider this a favorable time to hold such a Conference. The Department must therefore decline to issue a passport to you for the purpose stated. Returning the fee of one dollar (currency), which accompanied your application, I am, Sir. Your obedient servant. For the Acting Secretary of State ALVEY A. ADEE, P.O. Box 1000 Second Assistant Secretary Jackson Ward Property is Active. Investors have always looked with favor upon Jackson Ward property, especially those who seek business among colored people. The firm of B. A. Cophas, Real Estate Agent, reports the sale of property at the N. E Corner of Moore and Harrison and the S. W. Cor of Duvall and St. James and the dwelling at 1220 N. First Street. FREE! To one thousand women, our secret recipe for "Perfection Hair Straightner." Make it your self use 't and earn big money selling it to your friends. Just send 3cents stam to cover postage. Address: J. H. Canes Box 434 Brownville, Pennsylvania. BISHOP THIRKIELD AT LEIGH STREET M. E. CHURCH. Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkeld of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ex-President of Howard University, y, will preach at Leigh St. Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday Feb. 16, 1919 at 11: 30 A. M. Come and hour him. WANTED — Colored, agents to sell pictures of colored soldiers. Every colored home wants these to remail them of the war. Big money made. Address: Lincoln Art Co P. O. Box 214 Monarch N. J. WIFE WANTED. A Poet and Song Writer—Young Man destroys 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. McCANTS' MANUFACTURING CO Manufacturers of and Dealers in Medicines, Tonics, Lotions, Toilet Articles and Jewelry. Articles and Jewelry. KINGS' DOUBLE XX B B B B B KING'S INDIAN HERB TONIC, No. 66—The World's Best Tonics for Nerves, Brain and Blood. Agents Wanted—Big Commission Paid—Out of Town Orders Given Special Attention. Jeffries No 1 COUGH MIXTURE ANTISEPTIC TO THE THROAT ANTISEPTIC TO THE THROAT NO.1 TRADE MARK GUARANTEED PURE AND RELIABLE COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LEAD TO BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA AND WEAK LUNGS. PROTECT YOURSELF BY TAKING COUGH MIXTURE ALL DRUGGISTS, 30C—60C—$1.10 Especially recommended to Speaker* and Stagers. It relieves the Throat and Strengths the Voter. and Strengthens the Voice. 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