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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library. CRC-L-00000000-00000000-00000000 Virginia VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER THRILLS DANVILLE AUDIENCE Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Speaks Or Banking—People Plank Down Hamasome Sum. Danville will be a long time if ever it will get over the heart to heart talk by Editor Mitchell, and the great address on Banking in the High St, Baptist church, Monday night March 1st. The people who do things came out in large numbers to hear the disingenuished gentleman and told honored at having him as guest. Mr. Mitchell knows the banking business and Danville knowing that he knows invited him to address them on that subject. All things were ready, the bank had been organized; a large part of the capital stock sold, officers selected and a board of Directors chosen. Mr. Watkins Thompson, president; E. T. Pritchett first vice, P. H. Doswell, 2nd vice; Mr. J. T. Page cashier. The bank will open for business just as soon as a place can be located and fitted up. Mr. Mitchell addressed the bulk of Danville's Business and professional men in a round table talk at five o'clock and a great mass meeting at night. His clear knowledge on the great subject was a great help to those who heard him. After the night address, hundreds of dollars in cash were laid on the table for stock in the new bank. The people have a mind to work and it is only a question of a few days before our people shall have a banking house of which they need not be ashamed. Every day now one is added to the list of subscribers. --- 850,000 Fir. Wipes Out A Colored Block at Bessmer, Alabama. (By the Association Needles Trust) Birmingham, Aka, April. An entire Negro black recently became blessed with the loss of more than $50,000. The majority of the houses were owned by the tenants. The cause is unknown. George Bell, Former Alderman, Dies Wilmington, N. C. April George Bell, 67 at one time an alderman in this city before the notorious discr ination election laws, fell dead on the street. At one time he was worth more than $100,000 but at his dea h he owned only a small farm. North Carolina Governor Wants To Appoint C. F. Dunn as Justice. Kinston, N. C., April 21, Glas, F. Dunn, Negro banker of this city has received word from Governor Bicke et stating that he is willing to com- mission him justice of the peace, if the Mayor of Kinston Leenor county authorities and the Democratic coun- ty chairman will approve it. Years ago, Dunn was justice of peace, and was a fair minded one. At one time Dunn lost his fortune but later 'came back' and is now one of the weakest men in the state. Dr. H. H. Proctor Goes to France (by the Associated Press) Atlanta, Ga. April. Dr. R. H. H. Proctor of the Congregational church this city bade throwed to the people of the city a message of hope. He goes to France to make a systemat i.e. campaign among colored troops "I am going to cheer the boys, and because I think they need me." Says South is the Best Home for the Colored Man in America. --- Albany, Gia April, Former Governor nor Charles S. Olsen of Michigan, in an address before the George Normal and Judicial Clerks said: "The North will not tell the Negroes that they are not wanted, but they will never be as well understood there as they are here. They will never find the happiness there that is found under Southern skies, where they are best suited. This section is the Negroes' best hope and the place in which he finds his greatest happiness and development." No race will thrive in any section without work and justice." Macon Will Have Unique Department Store. There. Soon. (By the Associated Negro Press) Macon, Ga. April. A company with a paid in capital of $20,000 has been organized here with some of the wealthiest and best known Negroes as stockholders for the purpose of opening a department store. It will afford an example for other cities to follow. DR. GRAHAM AND NORTHERN BAPTIST HOST ARE COMING Editor Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir... Please say to the Baptist family of Virginia that the friends in the North are not forgetting them. We will be in Petersburg at the State Convention in find trim. President King need not be afraid; we are go- ing to stand by Jim in his leadership Drs. Galvin, Woods, White and all the rest of the officers may let their hearts beat with greatest inspiration. Holy Trinity Baptist Church will be on hand for not less than $100.00. We may go further. We trust that all the beethoven throughout the state will arouse them selves for the work that is before us and do not forget that we have no time at this moment to waste in talking about organic or any other sort of union with other bodies. Let's do our work and keep on in the way we have been going and if anybody wants to Join the Virginia Baptist State Convention let them come on in the good old tried way and subscribe to the principles which we stand for manurated and propagated by the fathers, reaffirmed and given new life at the Battle of Lexington, 1899. Do you hear me, boys? Quit your foolishness and come down! The de- pression and the race are looking to us to stand by our guns and we propose to stay in the trenches until all opperss, cieffers and gainlayers bow in unconditional surrender. Respectfully, W. F. GRAHAM, Educational Secreary Property Survey of Atlanta, Ga (By the Associated Negro Press) Atlanta, Ga. April Rev. R. R. Holmes president of Holmes Institute in a recent address declared: "The Colored people of Atlanta pay taxes on nearly $2,000,000 worth of property and those that live in rented houses are valued at more than $7,000,000 which makes the property owned and rented by colored people valued at more than $10,000,000. The amount paid annually to the city treasurer as $1,250,000." Colored People, Are Watching Japan and Her Move for Equality. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago April "The Colored people of the country are manifesting the greatest concern in the momentous fight Japan is making before the Peace Conference on "Race Discrimination." The recent public utterances of Japan's leaders have received a hearty "When from colored people in every section of the country the fact is very evident that real color prejudice is at the bottom of the attitude of all the great powers refusing to give the Japanese a square deal. Japan is in a position to talk plainly and frankly and paraphrasing a statement of President Wilson has declared: "We are not too proud to fight." Japan is demanding a show down and it is believed that the folly of world wide color prejudice will get a genuine airing before the subject is finally sifted. From every section of the country reports are coming in to the effect that the 12,000,000 colored people of America are watching the developments with the keenest interest. White Women Organize to Force Colored Girls Into Domestics. (By the Association 1 North Press) Richmond, Va. April. A number of wealthy white women have formed an organization and state as the object, the securing of colored girls as domestics. They claim that since the beginning of the war, colored girls have been given problems in other places then household and the market will be taken up with the Retail Merchants Association urging that the colored girls be released from their present jobs have them filled with white and pink it necessary for the colored girls to again take up domestic service. The Colored girls are protecting, not because, they claim there is any thing disgrieved connected with housework, but because they feel that they should be permitted to retain their present advantages and have the right to choose for themselves as others where they shall work. Murderer Confesses to Killing Ethica Politician last June. Ithna, N. Y., April Edward Lee colored has confessed to District Attorney Adams that he killed Napoleon Jackson a local colored politician on the night of June 12th by shooting him through the head. Lee had buried the body on a farm six miles in the country, and up to the time of finding it denied a gullot. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1919 THE AMERICAN OUTLAW I AM NOT A SHURGE, A WILD MAN, NOR A HEATHEN. I AM AN AMERICAN, A THUG, A RED FLAG, A BOLSHEVIST, A MYNCHER AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SCOTT BEN DOWNSON 4-19- A SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL. East Radford, Va., April 7. The revival held at the First Baptist Church, East Radford, closed, as one of the most successful revivals in the history of our Church. Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was inlement and only continued 9 days. It was conducted by Rev. W. W. Hicks, D. D., pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va. Rev. Hicks was at his best and prayed, preached and sang, as only Hicks could do. He stamped an impression upon the hearts of the people that shall always be remembered and cherished. There was an addition of approximately 25 to our Church. The Church was cleaned of backsliders. Many made open contessions of their gins and returned to God. The spiritual tide was exceedingly high and the financial interest was far above the expectations. Dr. Hicks proved to be one of the foremost gospel preachers and revivalists in this State. The good people here spared no pain in providing for his comfort in every way possible. While here he was entertained in the following homes: Mrs. E. M. Edward, Mrs. P. W. Caesar, Mrs. Alice Knee, Mrs. Murry Saunders, Mrs. R. L. Flipping, Mistresses Walter Price, Cressy Callee, Carlie Jackson, Mel Jones, Leney Stewart, S. H. Phillips, Lizzie Wade, Samuel Akels and others. REV. J. K. SMITH, JR., Pastor. Entertained Them Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Baker of New York were very agreeably entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of No. 5 E. 19th St. South Richmond on last Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. The repost was delightfully served in courses and all enjoyed themselves to the satisfaction of the inner man. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Goodman, Mrs. Daisy Threat and Dr. J. H. Blackwell Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Corchill CLEAN UP WEEK Supt. Henry Cohn announces that April 21 will be the beginning of a clean up period lasting two weeks. Junk dealers will pay for junk, plywood, War Savings Stamps for the juju and the worthless debris, nails and other cast off material will be hauled away by Squid. Colnb's men. School children are urged to take an interest in clean up week. Put rubbish in receptacles. Death of Mr. John Fields Died in Baltimore, Md., Sunday April 6, 1919, John Fields, oides son of John and the late Maria Fields aged 46 years. Funeral took place from the residence of his sister, Mrs Lace Fields White, 767 N. Ninth Street, Wednesday, April 9, 1919, a three o'clock. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rosa Fields father, one son and one daughter four sisters, two brothers, other rela- tives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Gertude Jeter Williams Dies Suddenly in Philadelphia, Pa. Newport News, Va., April 9, 1919 Mrs. Gerrtrude Jeter Williams (formerly of Richmond), wife of Mr. Alfred G. Williams and second daughter of the late Thomas P. Jeter and Julie Chiles Jeter, died suddenly during the night, while asleep in her bed. The remains were brought to Newport News, Va., to be buried by her father, who has only been dead five months. Ting Day for Old Folks Home, Orphan Asylum and Women's Movement, Monday, April 11, 1919 Feeling that God has blessed us in these perilous times and has brought us safely through this war we are now making an earnest appeal to the public in general for help for the above institutions. It was the prayers of these old mothers who brought our sons back to us safely, who went overseas and fought so bravely for their country. Let us put our efforts together and try and make this a success. Miss M. L. Chiles attended the funeral of her niece at Newport News last Wednesday. PERSONALS AND BRIEF Mrs. Mozelle Barford of No. 5 E. 19th Street continues to improve slowly. Mr. Hermon Howell who arrived in the city from New York very sick has completely recovered. Dr. J. H. Blackwell, Jr., wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has moved his office to No. 214 East 18th St. Mrs. Bessie Pryor of 1619 Decatur St., South Richmond, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her recent illness. God bless them all. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. Baker of New York are visiting our city this week. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Threat of 1701 Stockton street. Private Linwood Johnson of Old Dominion St. South Richmond arrived in the city last week. There was great relief in the family. He gives an interesting account of the happenings in the great world war. Mr. John R. Kenney, switchboard operator of Supply Company, 24th Factory, Nouveau, Arizona, is in the city visiting Miss Mary P. Paine in West David Street. Mr. Kenney will also visit his family at Tewa, Va., before returning to the West. Mrs. Emma J. Schools, of 1907 Deerhurst Street, South Richmond, Virginia, has been summoned to Philadelphia on account of the illness of her son, Willie D. Schools, arrived in the city, Sunday evening. March 30, looking fine, after an absence of nine weeks. Her son is much improved and expects soon to join hands and exchange words with his venerable mother and many friends again in the near future on old Virginia soil, the place of his birth and where his early childhood days were spent. THEBAN ANNIVERSARY. The Theban Beneficial Club wishes to announce that it will hold its anniversary, Sunday eve, April 27, 1919 8:36, in Ebeneze Baptist Church, and to most cordially invite the public to attend. 3 Bishop Denby Sees the End of Race Prejudice in a Few Years. (By the Associated Neuro Prost.) Philadelphia, Pa. April Bishop E. T. Denby the only Negro bishop in the Episcopal church in this country in a statement issued here, said in part: "There is a tendency as never before to wipe out Race prejudice; and things like Jim Crow cars and schools, will go in a few years." Asked what is responsible for the chance, he said: "The elbow the elbow put spin with which our colored youths marched away to war, and the wonderful record they made or themselves while ever there." President Durkee, of Howard Plans to Increase Efficiency of School. (By the Associated Norte Pages) Washington, D. C., April. Plans have been formulated by Dr. J. Stamley Durkee president of Howard University and will be carried into effect immediately to make Howard rise to the lofty purpose conceived by Gen. O. O. Howard: "To lift the Colored millions of America to the highest moral and intellectual plane and to provide a permanent agency for the development of Race leaders." How and is supported by the United States Government. Editor Acamp Appointed Deputy Oi Inspector by Governor Sleeper. Detroit, Michigan, April. W. P. Kemp, editor of the Detroit Leader has been appointed Deputy Oil Inventor by Governor Sleeper. This is the first appointment ever given the Cedared people of Michigan by the state. Editor Kemp is regarded as one of the foremost citizens of Detroit and is a successful business man. White Daily To Abolish Nigger (By the Associated News Press) Buffalo, N. Y. April The Buffalo Commercial daily is backing strongly the nationwide movement for the abolition of the terms "wap," "dago," "number," "slane" and other similar characterizations. Lake Park Hospital Wins. Charter and Is Now Open for Patients. Chicago, Auburn, Lake Park Hospital, with account labiaries for more than two patients, after a bottle in the courts for the right of charter, is now opened to the public. A drive is on to raise $15,000 to open and equip the Nurse Training School, Dispensary for Children and Children's Ward. The hospital is at 4147 Lake Park Avenue and promises to be a great institution Conference of War Work Counci Against Hand Picked Leaders. (By The Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., April Which is regarded as one of the most significant gatherings ever held in this country took place in this city under the direction of the National War Work Council for the promotion of recon's mission work among colored people. More than one hundred packed delegates, representing the highest and most thoughtful type of Negro manhood and womanhood, atended, as well as a number of white social workers. Representatives were present from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, North and South Carolina. Every person present had a vision and be it to understand that their object was to work without ceasing for equality of opportunity in the fullest sense of the word. A summary of the program outlined to be carried out in every state of the South for the removal of Jim Crow laws, round traveling accommodations on public carriers, accommodations at public places, residing and outlining colored men and returned soldiers to vote. The slogan for the work, adopt it, was "Push the Program." "The subject of "Nemo Leaders was given an airing, it being declared that in "hand picked leaders" would be recognized, that the people them selves must name their leaders and at no event should they be known as "community workers." It was stated that too often so called "Race leaders" are the mere tools of white men neither of whom have any real regard for the welfare of the Race. Send Fifteen cents to F. Prunty Carlisle, Pa., for the most sacred and the luckiest article you ever carried or lent in your house. TREVE BOG PLEETTING—KEEP POSTED PRICE, FIVE CENTS Many Great Dailies Change Policy in Dealing With Colored People. Chicago, III. April Scores and scores of the great daily newspapers of the country have turned "right about face" it appears, from the matter in which they are treating matters affecting colored people, both in news and editorial comment. It is a well known fact that the majority of the leading papers capitalize "Negro" when they are using the term, and also, "Colored" when it is referring to our people. They have, also practically, discontinued the use of dialect in quoting Negroes, and have given more space in telling of the better side of the people in the last year than was ever before used. This change of policy has not come about by more happen so, but has been the result of a continued war against discrimination and injustice by the Race press, organizations and leading individuals. There are a number of newspapers such as the Boston Transcript, the New York Evening Post, Springfield (Mass) Republican and a few others that have always been known to deal fairly and squarely with all subjects affecting the Negro. Some were enlisted to call them fanatical but the present condition of affairs merely proves that they were exending nothing more than simple American justice. The manner in which the newspapers of all sections of the country have dealt with the news and encountered the welcoming of the returned colored soldiers from France has become one of the bright spots in American history. The present condition of "social misrest" throughout the world has brought clearer and more fortely to the attention to the thoughtful Americans, that the most dependable and most loyal group of Americans is those of darker hue. This changed policy is having a wonderful effect on the respective communities and the thoughts of the country at large according to the best information that can be obtained by a careful investigation of the Associated Negro Press. It seems to be the beginning of a new era in the life of the Race and of the nation. Governor and Mayor Review Colored Troops As Jim-crowers Scheduled. (by the associated newspaper) Baltimore, Md, April White, the Governor of Maryland, the Mayor of Baltimore and other public officials were reviewing the fighting. Negro troops returned from France present them with official certificates of honor and singing; their praises, another group of Baltimoreians, white were cunning and scheming to find a way to keep the Nervouss of the city from buying decent property to live in after the soldiers mentioned above had fought to make the world a decent place to live in. The paradox has produced a grim joke, and the colored people of the city are using the incident with telling office. The review of the great parade was attended by the largest crowds ever seen in the city of Baltimore. Negro Migration Causes Problem in Many Northern Cities. (By the Associated Newspaper) Boston, Mass., April. Alfred W. Anthony, D. D., white Secretary of the National Home Missions Council in an address before a great throng here at a meeting of the InterChurch World Movement declared: "The war ended the migration of 500,000 Negroes from the South to the North. The return of the troops is throwing a great many of these men out of jobs. It is a double problem. It has created a cemetery of labor in the South and in surplus of labor in some places in the North. There is an appalling situation in some of our cities Negroes there are Bates in mountain dations not fit for swine. They are churned twenty dollars a month for a city in which to house them. More than that, they are wretched by their own race. The Negro from the South is a court rymen. The Northern Negro is an arrogant who looks down upon his son heen brather. This problem is especially acute in Detroit, Baltimore, New York and other cities. First Colored Female Lawyer in State of Georgia Opens Offices. (By the Associate, Nerissa Press) Atlanta, Ga., April. - With offices already opened in the Negro Old Fellow Building, Estelle A. Henderson proposes to be the first Negro woman to practice law in Georgia. Already admitted to the bar in Alabama. Attorney Henderson states that she will soon be admitted to practice here. She is already a member of the faculty of Morris Brown College. RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 22 Hon. John Mitchell, Jr Speaks On Banking—People Plank Down Handsome Sum. Danville will be a long time if ever it will get, over the heart to heart talk by Editor Mitchell, and the great address on Banking in the High St., Baptist church, Monday night March 31st. The people who do things came out in large numbers to hear the disinguished gentleman and felt honored at having him as guest. Mr. Mitchell knows the banking business and Danville knowing that he knows invited him to address them on that subject. All things were ready, the bank had been organized; a large part of the capital stock sold, officers selected and a board of Directors choosen. Mr. Watkins Thompson, president; E. T. Pritchett first vice, P. H. Doswell, 2nd vice; Mr. J. T. Page cashier. The bank will open for business just as soon as a place can be located and fitted up. Mr. Mitchell addressed the bulk of Danville's Business and professional men in a round table talk at five o'clock and a great mass meeting at night. His clear knowledge on the great subject was a great help to those who heard him. After the night address hundreds of dollars in cash were laid on the table for stock in the new bank. The people have a mind to work and it is only a question of a few days before our people shall have a banking house of which they need not be ashamed. Every day now one is added to the list of subscribers. $50,000 Fir₁ Wipes Out A Colored Block at Bessmer, Alabama. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Birmingham, Ala. April—An entire Negro block recently burned at Bess emer here causing the loss of more than $50,000. The majority of the houses were owned by the tenants. The cause is unknown. George Bell, Former Alderman, Dies (By the Associated Negro Press.) Wilmington, N. C. April—George Bell, 67 at one time an alderman in this city before the nefarious discrimination election laws, fell dead on the street. At one time he was worth more than $100,000 but at his death he owned only a small farm. North Carolina Governor Wants To Apoint C. F. Dunn as Justice. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Kinston, N. C. April—Chas, F. Dunn, Negro banker of this city has received word from Governor Bickett stating that he is willing to commission him justice of the peace, if the Mayor of Kinston Lenoir county authorities and the Democratic county chairman will approve it. Years ago, Dunn was justice of peace, and was a fair minded one. At one time Dunn lost his fortune but later "came back" and is now one of the wealthiest men in the state. Dr. H. H. Proctor Goes to France. Atlanta, Ga., Villanueva, Dr. H. H. Proctor of the Congregational church this city hade farewell to the people of Atlanta when he told them why he goes to France to make a systemat ic campaign among colored troops. "am going to cheer the boys, and because I think they need me." Says South is the Best Home for the Colored Man in America. Albany, Ga. April—Former Governor Charles S. Osborn of Michigan, in an address before the Georgia Normal and Industrial College said: "The North will not tell the Negroes that they are not wanted but they will never be as well understood there as they are here. They will never find the happiness there that is found under Southern skies, where they are best suited. This section is the Negroes' best home and the place in which he finds his greatest happiness and development. No race will thrive in any section without work and justice." Macon Will Have Unique Department Store There Soon. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Macon, Ga. April—A company with a paid in capital of $20,000 has been organized here with some of the wealthiest and best known Negroes as stockholders for the purpose of opening a department store. It will afford an example for other cities to follow. DR. GRAHAM AND NORTHERN BAPTIST HOST ARE COMING. Dear Sir,----Please say to the Baptist family of Virginia that the friends in the North are not forgetting them. We will be in Petersburg at the State Convention in find trim. President King need not be afraid; we are going to stand by him in his leadership Drs. Galvin, Woods, White and all the rest of the officers may let their hearts heat with greatest inspiration. Holy Trinity Baptist Church will be on hand with not less than $400.00. We may go further. We trust that all the brothren throughout the state will arouse them selves for the work that is before us and do not forget that we have no time at this moment to waste in talking about organic or any other sort of union with other bodies. Let's do our work and keep on in the way we have been going and if anybody wants to join the Virginia Baptist State Convention let them come on in the good old tried way and subscribe to the principles which we stand for inaugurated and propagated by the fathers, reaffirmed and given new life at the Battle of Lexington, 1899. Do you hear me, boys? Quit your foolishness and come down! The de nomination and the race are looking to us to stand by our guns and we propose to stay in the trenches until all opposers, criticizers and gainlayers bow in unconditional surrender. Respectfully, —W. F. GRAHAM, Educational Scare app. Property Survey of Atlanta, Ga. (Associate Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga. April—Rev. B. R. Holmes president of Holmes Institute in a recent address declared: "The Colored people of Atlanta pay taxes on nearly $3,000,000 worth of pro- perty and those that live in rented hous- es are valued at more than $7,000,000 which makes the property owned and rented by colored people valued at more than $10,000,000. The amount paid annually to the city treasurer is $1,250,000." Colored People $ _{ Are $ Watching Japan and Her Move for Equality. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago April—"The Colored people of the country are manifesting the greatest concern in the momentous fight Japan is making before the Peace Conference on "Race Discrimination." The recent public utterances of Japan's leaders have received a hearty "Amen from colored people in every section of the country for the fact is very evident that real color prejudice is at the bottom of the attitude of all the great powers refusing to give the Japanese a square deal. Japan is in a position to talk plainly and frankly and paraphrasing a statement of President Wilson has declared: "We are not too proud to fight." Japan is demanding a show down and it is believed that the folly of world-wide color prejudice will get a genuine airing before the subject is finally settled. From every section of the country reports are coming in to the effect that the 12,000,000 colored people of America are watching the developments with the keenest interest. White Women Organize to Force Colored Girls Into Domestics. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Richmond, Va April.—A number of wealthy white women have formed an organization and state as the object, the securing of colored girls as domestics. They claim that since the beginning of the war, colored girls have been given positions in other places than households and the matriar will be taken up with the Retail Merchants Association urging that the colored girls be released from their present jobs have them filled with white and make it necessary for the colored girls to again take up domestic service. The Colored girls are protesting, not because, they claim there is any thing disgraceful connected with housework, but because they feel that they should be permitted to retain their present advantages and have the right to choose for themselves as others where they shall work. Murderer Confesses to Killing Ihica Politician last June. Itcha, N. Y. April—Edward Lee colored has confessed to District Attorney Adams that he killed Napoleon Jackson a local colored politician on the night of June 13th by shooting him through the head. Lee had buried the body on a farm six miles in the country, and up to the time of finding it denied his guilt. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1919 THE AMERICAN OUTLAW I AM NOT A SAVAGE, A WILD- MAN, NOR A HEATHEN. I AM AN AMERICAN, A THUG, A RED FLAG, A BOLSHEVIST, A LYNCHER. BLACK VICTIMS OF TIRTY YEARS. AMERICAN CONSTITUTION. LAW JUSTICE GEORGE BEN JOHNSON-4-19- A SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL East Radford, Va., April 7. —The revival held at the First Baptist Church, East Radford, closed, as one of the most successful revivals in the history of our Church. Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was inclement and only continued 9 days. It was conducted by Rex. W. W. Hicks, D. D., pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Roonoke, Va. Rev. Hicks was at his best and prayed, preached and sang, as only Hicks could do. He stamped an impression upon the hearts of the people that shall always be remembered and cherished. There was an addition of approximately 25 to our Church. The Church was cleaned of backsliders. Many made open confessions of their sins and returned to God. The spiritual tide was exceedingly high and the financial interest was far above the expectations. Dr. Hicks proved to be one of the foremost gospel preachers and revivalists in this State. The good people here spared no pains in providing for his comfort in every way possible. While here he was entertained in the following homes: Mrs. E. M. Edwards, Mrs. P. W. Caesar, Mrs. Alice Kirtley, Mrs. Murry Saunders, Mrs. R. L. Flipping, Mistresses Walter Price, Creasy Coffee, Carrie Jackson, Mell Jones, Lucy Stewart, S. H. Phillips, Lizzie Wade, Samuel Akelks and others. REV. J. K. SMITH, JR., Pastor. Entertained Them Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Baker of New York were very agreeably entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of No. 5 E. 190th St. South Richmond on last Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. The repast was delightfully served in courses and all enjoyed themselves to the satisfaction of the inner man. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Goodman, Mrs. Daisy Threat and Dr. J. H. Blackwell Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Coegill. CLEAN UP WEEK. Supt. Henry Cohn announces that April 21 will be the beginning of a clean up period lasting two weeks. RECEIVED APR12 1919 VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY GRAVAGE, A WILD- MATHEN. I AM AN THUG, A RED SHEVIST, A LYNCHER. BURK VICTIM JUSTICE LAW. RDAY, APRIL 1 CNER. BURK VICTIMS 62 LAW. JUSTICE. Junk dealers will pay for junk, giving War Savings Stamps for the junk and the worthless debris, ashes and other cast-off material will be hauled away by Supt. Cohn's men. School children are urged to take an interest in clean-up week. Put rubbish in receptacles. Death of Mr. John Fields Died in Baltimore, Md. Sunday, April 6, 1919, John Fields, oldest son of John and the late Maria Fields aged 46 years. Funeral took place from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Lacy Fields White, 767 N. Ninth Street, Wednesday, April 9, 1919, at three o'clock. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Rosa Fields father, one son and one daughter, four sisters, two brothers, other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Gertrude Jeter Williams Dices Suddenly in Philadelphia, Pa. Newport News, Va., April 9, 1919 Mrs. Gertrude Jeter Williams (formerly of Richmond) wife of Mr. Alfred G. Williams and second daughter of the late Thomas P. Jeter and Julia Chiles Jeter, died suddenly during the night, while asleep in her bed. The remains were brought to Newport News, Va. to be buried by her father, who has only been dead five months. Tag Day for Old Folks Home, Orphan Asylum and Women's Movement, Monday, April 14, 1919 Feeling that God has blessed us in these perilous times and has brought us safely through this war we are now making an earnest appeal to the public in general for help for the above institutions. It was the prayers of these old mothers who brought our sons back to us safely, who wont overseas and fought so bravely for their country. Let us put our efforts together and try and make this a success. Miss M. L. Chiles attended the funeral of her niece at Newport News last Wednesday. Mrs. Moelle Burford of No. 5 E 19th Street continues to improve slowly. Mr. Hermon Howell who arrived in the city from New York very sick has completely recovered. Dr. J. H. Blackwell, Jr., wishes to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has moved his office to No. 211 East 18th St. —Mrs. Bessie Pryor of 1619 Decatur St., South Richmond, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her recent illness. God bless them all. —Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Baker of New York are visiting our city this week. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Threat of 1701 Stockton street. Private Linwood Johnson of Old Dominion St. South Richmond arrived in the city last week. There was great rejoicing in the family. He gives an interesting account of the happenings in the great world war. Mr. John B. Kenney, switchboard operator of Supply Company, 25th Infantry, Nogales, Arizona, is in the city visiting Miss Mary F. Paige, in West Duval Street. Mr. Kenney will also visit his family at Troy, Va., before returning to the West. Mrs. Emma J. Schools, of 1807 Decatur Street, South Richmond, having been summoned to Philadelphia on account of the illness of her son, Willie D. Schools, arrived in the city, Sunday evening, March 20, looking fine, after an absence of nine weeks. Her son is much improved and expects soon to join hands and exchange words with his venerable mother and many friends again in the near future on old Virginia soil, the place of his birth and where his early childhood days were spent. The Theban Beneficial Club wishes to announce that it will hold its anniversary, Sunday eve, April 27, 1919 8:30, in Ebenezer Baptist Church, and to most cordially invite the public to attend. 3 THEBAN ANNIVERSARY Bishop Demby Sees the End of Race Prejudice in a Few Years. (By the Associated Negro Prose.) Philadelphia, Pa. April—Bishop E. D. Demby the only Negro bishop in the Episcopal church in this country in a statement issued here, said in part: "There is a tendency as never before to wipe out Race prejudice; and things like Jim Crow cars and schools, will go in a few years." Asked what is responsible for the change, he said: "Chiefly the cheerful spirit with which our colored youths marched away to war, and the wonderful record they made for themselves while over there." President Durkee, of Howard Plans to Increase Efficiency of School. (by the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., April.—Plans have been formulated by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee president of Howard University and will be carried into effect immediately to make Howard rise to the lofty purpose conceived by Gen. O. O. Howard: "to lift the Colored millions of America to the highest moral and intellectual plane and to provide a permanent agency for the development of Race leaders." How ard is supported by the United States Government. Editor Kemp Appointed Deputy Of Inspector by Governor Sleeper. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Detroit, Michigan, April.—W. P. Kemp, editor of the Detroit Leader has been appointed Deputy Oil In spector by Governor Sleeper. This is the first appointment ever given the Colored people of Michigan by the state. Editor Kemp is regarded as one of the foremost citizens of Detroit and is a successful business man. White Daily To Abolish "Nigger." (By the Associated Negro Press.) Buffalo, N. Y. April—The Buffalo Commercial daily is backing strongly the nation-wide movement for the abolition of the terms "wop," "dago," "nigger," "shine" and other similar characterizations. Lake Park Hospital Wins Charter And Is Now Open for Patients. (By the Office of the City of Chicago, April—Lake Park Hospital, with accommodations for more than 100 patients after a battle in the courts for the right of charter, is now opened to the public. A drive is on to raise $15,000 to open and equip the Nurse Training School, Dispensary for Children and Childrens Ward. The hospital is at 4147 Lake Park Avenue and promises to be a great institution. Conference of War Work Council Against Hand Picked Leaders. (By The Associated Negro Press) Atalanta, Ga., April—What is regarded as one of the most significant gatherings ever held in this country took place in this city under the direction of the National War Work Council for the promotion of re-construction work among colored people. More than one hundred picked delegates, representing the highest and most thoughtful type of Negro man hood and womanhood, attended, as well as a number of white social workers. Representatives were present from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, North and South Carolina. Every person present had a vision and let it be understood that their object was to work without ceasing for equality of opportunity in the fullest sense of the word. A summary of the program outlined to be carried out in every state of the South is: the removal of Jim Crowism, equal travel accommodations on public carriers, accommodations at public places, registering and qualifying colored men and returned soldiers to vote. The slogan for the work adopted was "Push the Program." The subject of "Negro Leaders was given an airing, it being declared that no "hand picked leaders" would be recognized, that the people them selves must name their leaders and at no event should they be known as "community workers." It was stated that too often so called "Race leaders" are the mere tools of white men neither of whom have any real regard for the welfare of the Race. Send Fifteen cents to F. Prunty, Carlisle, Pa., for the most sacred and the luckiest article you ever carried or kept in your house. PRICE, FIVE CENTS Many Great Dailies Change Policy in Dealing With Colored People, (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill. April—Scores and scores of the great daily newspapers of the country have turned "right about face" it appears, from, the manner it which they are treating news affecting colored people, both in news and editorial comment. It is a well known fact that the majority of the leading papers capitalize "Negro" when they are using the term, and also, "Colored" when it is referring to our people. They have, also practically discontinued the use of dialect in quoting Negroes, and have given more space in telling of the better side of the people in the last year than was ever before used. This change of policy has not come about by mere happen so, but has been the result of a continued war face against disorientation and in justice by the Race press, organizations and leading individuals. There are a number of newspapers such as the Boston Transcript, the New York Evening Post, Springfield, (Mass) Republican and a few others that have always been known to deal fairly and squarely with all subjects affecting the Negro. Some were inclined to call them fanatical but the present condition of affairs merely proves that they were extending not ing more than simple American justice. The manner in which the newspapers of all sections of the country have dealt with the news and encouraged the welcoming of the return ed colored soldiers from France has become one of the bright spots in American history. The present condition of "social unrest" throughout the world has brought clearer and more forcibly to the attention to 'the thoughtful Americans, that the most dependable and most loyal group of Americans is those of darker hue. This changed policy is having a wonderful effect on the respective communities and the thoughts of the country at large according to the best information that can be obtained by a careful investigation of the Associated Negro Press. It seems to be the beginning of a new era in the life of the Race and of the nation. Governor and Mayor Review Colored Troops As Jim-crowers Schemed. Baltimore, Md. April—While the Governor of Maryland, the Mayor of Baltimore and other public officials were reviewing the fighting - Negro troops returned from France presenting them with official certificates of honor and singing their praises, another group of Baltimoreians, white were cunning and scheming to find a way to keep the Negroes of the city from buying decent property to live in after the soldiers mentioned above had fought to make the world a decent place to live in. The paradox has produced a grim joke, and the colored people of the city are using the incident with telling effect. The review of the great parade was attended by the largest crowds ever seen in the city of Balti more. Negro Migration Causes Problem in Many Northern Cities. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Boston, Mass., April.-Alfred W. Anthony, D. D., white, Secretary of the National Home Missions Council in an address before a great throng here at a meeting of the Inter-Church World Movement declared: "The war caused the migration of 500,000 Negroes from the South to the North. The return of the troops is throwing a great many of these men out of jobs. It is a double problem. It has created a scarcity of labor in the South and a surplus of labor in some places in the North. There is an apaling situation in some of our cities Negroes there are living in accommodations not fit for swine. They are charged twenty dollars a month for a sty in which to house themselves. More than that, they are ostracized by their own race. The Negro from the South is a countryman. The Northern Negro is an aristocrat who looks down upon his southern brother. This problem is especially acute in Detroit, Baltimore, New York and other cities. First Colored Female Lawyer in State of Georgia Opens Offices. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., April-With offices already openend in the Negro Old Fellow Building, Estelle A. Henderson proposes to be the first Negro woman to practice law in Georgia. Already admitted to the bar in Alabama. Attorney Henderson states that she will soon be admitted to practice here. She is already a mem ber of the faculty of Morris Brown College. TWO THE PLANET Big Philadelphia Mass Meeting Says Negro Must Get Justice or Else. Philadelphia, Pa., April.—At a remarkable mass community meeting here in honor of the returned Negro soldiers held at the Varlick Memorial African Methodist Episcopal church, the point was driven home so that it shook the old "Liberty Bell" in Independence Hall, that since the Negro has shown his fighting strength in the World War, he is going to see that he gets the justice due him in this country, or report to God the reason why, as one speaker put it. "There can be no more glorious death than to die for the sacred cause of freedom," said he. "We died in France that others might live and by the grace of God, if it must be, we will die in America. Justice we must have it now." The meeting which was one of the largest ever held in the city, was preceded by a gigantic parade. Attorney G. Edward Dickerson presided at the meeting which was attended by groups from every Negro church in the city, Rev. W. A. Harrod, of Cherry Memorial Baptist church said "It is time the Negroes were organized and respected. Back up your con victions with your money and we will get somewhere." There are a number of white speakers who made addresses endorsing the sentiments of the meeting. Each address provoked more and more excitement and it is regarded by all pres ent as one of the most remarkable gatherings ever held in the city, and is bound to have an electrifying of fort throughout the country when the facts are known. The speech that caused the wildest enthusiasm was that of Rev. H. F. Butler, pastor of Zoor Methodist Episcopal church. He opened by referring to the unselfish and hercule duct of the colored soldiers in the American army, and insisting that they receive the tribute they so honestly merit. He spoke of the wonderful efficiency and clear headedness of the infantry and artillery regiments stating that they had not been guilty of any serious mistakes. Dr. Butler further said there were no mistakes among the Negro artillery. They never firedown into their own infantry nor to their rear but always into the enemy's line, and always hit the Huns. "And now," he continued, "we are at the dawn of another day.. The war is over. We have beat the Hun. We have come home and we have come home to stay. Don't think we are going back to Africa or any other place. This is our land, because we have fought for it, spilled our blood for it and given our lives for it. We have made the world safe for democracy. We have 'cleaned up' over there and now we are going to clean up home." "The white soldiers tried to take 'Snake Hill' in France for eight months and failed. They finally sent a Negro regiment and they took it in eight hours. If we are good enough to take 'Snake Hill,' we are good enough to have equal rights in this country. "Old Glory," shouted Dr. Butler in conclusion, "I have something to ask for all this service. We Negroes are red, because of the blood we have shed; blue, because we have been loyal; and white because we have been pure. I would, therefore have civil rights in all the states; have the "Jim Crow" cars wiped out of the south and have justice, social, in dustrial and economic meted out to us. "Old Glory" you must not fail us and I know you will not." With this meeting, Justice has had a new birth of freedom in the very "Cradle of Liberty" and it is believed that the entire country will be influenced by the electrifying effect. Whites Organize to Keep Negroes Out and Negroes Organize to Get In. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Baltimore, Md.—A so-called "Block Union" has been formed in Baltimore for the purpose of enforcing plans for keeping Negroes out of certain blocks. Recently a large number of Negroes have been able to secure places in so-called "White blocks" through the co-operation of certain white real estate men. It is stated that the "Block Union" is thoroughly financed and the good news follows that the Negroes of the city of Baltimore have also organized a "Block Union and are fifty-fifty with the whites on the financial proposition," "Thank goodness," said one prominent citizen, "we are at last getting to the place where we are backing up our theories with action and money." Results are bound to follow." $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID: Randolph, Va., April 2, 1919 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va. Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) one hundred dollars in payment of the death claim of sister Elizabeth Jones who was a member of Randolph Court No. 150 of Randolph, Va. Signed: ANDREW x JONES. Beneficiary Witnesses: CATHERINE S. JACKSON ELNORA MASLEY. Cincinnati Wolffair Committee Makes Survey of Colored Folks Thurs. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Cincinnati, Ohio.—Advancement in getting a "listening ear" from the leading white people of the country is brought more and more in evidence daily by the various community organizations that have become a part of the civic work of cities all over the country. There are recent striking examples that of J. H. Robinson, secretary of the Negro Civic Welfare Committee, of Cincinnati, who recently in an address before the City Club at the Hotel Sinton, gave out the results of two year survey on the Negro life in Cincinnati. He said 90 per cent of the Negro laborers are giving satisfaction, and urged better relations between the "light and darker races, and the removal of unseemly prejudice." GEORGE PERKINS KILLS WIRE AND WOUNDS HIMSELF. After killing his wife, Eliza Perkins by firing two bullets through her body, George Perkins colored of 500 A East Clay street shot himself twice through the chest inflicting wounds which the doctors pronounced probably fatal at 12 o'clock. Police say that jealousy is thought to be the cause of the shooting. Frances Nicholas colored, who lives opposite the Perkins home heard the shots and ran to Broad street in search of a policeman. She signaled to the Second District patrol wagon which was passing and told Patrol man Cole and Harris of the tragedy. Coroner Whitfield was notified at once. Perkins was rushed to Virginia Hospital where he is not expected to live. After an examination by Coroner Whitfield A. D. Price an undertaker was notified and the dead woman was removed to his establishment at 210 East Leigh street. Perkins was employed at a down town tobacco warehouse and his wife worked at another. They were formerly of Gochland County. (Times Dispatch, April 7.) KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS New Court Organized at Clay's Mill. Clay's Mill, Va., March 22. 1919. Under instructions from Grand Worthy Counsellor John Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Mary L. Martin, Past Worthy Counsellor, assisted by Sir J. H. Martin organized a Court of Calantae here last afternoon. Miss Lucy Lockett of North Danville and Mrs. Florence L. Wilson deputies arrived late after the work had been completed but they made encouraging addresses to the newly initiated candidates and all went well, Mr. Mitchell wired that he had to set up a club in Richmond that night and could not be with us. The following officers of the new Court, which will be known as Clay's Mill Court, No. 203 were installed. Worthy Counselor Lucinda Farmer; Worthy Inspector Ellen Carrington; Worthy Inspector Brixa Farmer; W. Orator Bettie Chandler; Register of Deeds M. F. Pondexter; Register of Accounts Bettie Farmer; Receiver of of Deposits Lizzie James; Senior Directress Rebecca Davis; Junior Directress Mary Penick; Conductress Nannie P. Brown; Assistant Conductress Sallie Owens; Escort Susan Edmondson; Herald Susie Chandler, Protector Annie Evans; Trustees Mary Davis, Maria Chandler, Juda Chandler. Other visitors present from Houston, Va. were Mrs. Mary Howerton Mrs. Maria Palmer and Mrs. Annie Ewell. This work was done through the efforts of Mrs. Mary L. Martin, Sir J. H. Martin and Mrs. Ellen Carrington. A free repast was spread and all were happy over the making of the Court. OUR COLORED POPULATION. Much has been said about bettering the living conditions of our colored population but so far, nothing has been done for their relief. It may be that something along this line might have been accomplished but for the war but the fact remains that a large part of our population is living under conditions that are a constant menace to health, entail a financial loss to the employers of labor and reflect seriously upon the good name of our City. This part of our population increases with our growth and yet no section offers them room to expand. I am reliably informed by leaders of the race that much of the exodus of colored labor, that made the situation here acute during the last year, was due to unsatisfactory living conditions which made it easy for them to be induced to seek other fields of employment notwithstanding the fact that wages for them were better here than in the North. The fact that the section now occupied by them is over crowded and no suburb offers them room, makes it imperative that some thing must be done. It they are un able of themselves to open a way the duty rests upon this community with the assistance of the City if necessary, to provide a place. It is against all conscience that we should expect these people to develop morally and intellectually and yet force them to live in surroundings that are degrading. By municipal aid I mean the extension of City improvement to any territory that may be acquired for their occupancy to which they are reasonably entitled and for which they are both willing and able to pay. The accomplishment of this undertaking can be brought about through the influence of this Chamber, with out financial loss by co-operation with representatives of our colored population and with,profit to the City in the way of increased taxable values. I am reliably informed that a plan of co-operation in matters affecting the interest of the colored people in oth THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA or sections has worked well and to carry out this scheme and to adjust other questions in which we are not mutually interested I suggest that we in vite the colored peole of Richmond to form some sort of an Association with whose representatives we can confer from time to time and with whom we can discuss and arrange matters peculiarly affecting their interests. Such a plan will bring about better feeling and enable us at all times to have a better understanding of their neds. Respectfully submitted, —JOHN C. EASLEY, Pres. Will Establish $50,000 Community Center in Memphis. (By the Associated Negro Press.) Memphis, Tenn., April.—The colored people of this community not only are determined to move forward in political and industrial lines but are just as much in earnest to advance along other lines of progress. There is at present a campaign on to raise $50,000 for the establishment of a community civic center. The plan has the hearty endorsement of the white pub lic. Federal Labor Union is Formed in Chattanooga for Colored Labor. (by the Associated Negro Press) Chadiuooga, Teem, April-Formation a Chahanooga "Federal Labor Union" has created quite a bit of discussion in the community. I is unaware that it is part of a nation-wide plan to unite Negro laborers and has the approval of the American Federation of Labor The south has never been very strong for union labor and in as much as the Negroes from the bulk of the labor field in the south there are some who are inclined to look at the present plan with more or less alarm. However it is asserted by those backing the plan that it is for the protection of the Negroes as well as the whites. It is argued that if the Negroes are unionized they will not then consent to go into communities and be strike breakers, oftentimes working for less money. In the mean time knowing the shrewdness of certain classes of whites to use the Negro for selfish advantages, members of the Race interested in the plan are carefully considering every step. DON'T FAIL! TO READ THE GREAT SERIES OF ARTICLES WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR AND PUBLISHED EXCLUSIVELY IN The Chicago Defender PETER H. BURKE REPORTING THE Racial Conditions in Devas- tated Europe AND OTHER MATTERS OF VITAL INTEREST! These articles are copyrighted and will appear only in THE CHICAGO DEFENDER The World's Greatest Weekly BEGINNING IN THE ISSUE OF SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH GRIPPING IN INTEREST COMPLETE IN DETAIL OVERFLOWING IN FACTS READ THEM ALL! 3159 State St., Chicago Illinois. A boy carrying a stick. "Are you going to help me hear God-player. Miss Delaney, Rev. East, Rev. Horton and Dr. Boone said you promised to help me go to school." There are millions just like the above, waiting, waiting in the wilds of Africa. The Foreign Mission Board is sending out programs for the 24th Annual Missionary Kelly to be held Sunday (Easter) April 20th. The Need. We need $7,000.00 for paying our workers this year. We need $1,000 for building already contracted for in building. Any Superintendent who have not received programs should write at once to Secretary L. G. JORDAN and get all you need free and help your Board. "EWEN BLD'G. 701 S. 19th Street. Mr. Schwab Comments on the Honesty of the Colored Soldier. (By the Associated Negro Press.) New York, April.—To illustrate his faith in the saneness and truthworthiness of the American people, their democracy and discrimination to accept anything like Bolshevism, Charles M. Schwab capitalist and industrial chief has told a story of an experience coming over recently from Europe. There was a large number of Negro soldiers on the ship that brought: sir. Schwab over and there was a canteen. He noted that one big soldier failed to buy anything. Telling the story Mr. Schwab said: "I went up to him and said: 'What's the idea? Are you broke? "Sir, he said, "I have not seen a pay day in five months." Well, I said, "I'm going to loan you a dollar. It's yours and you needn't trouble about getting it back to me." That gave me an idea. 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Jr., President contractor & Builder 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 RECYCLE Published every Sunday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 811 N. 4th Street acquond, Virginia. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.10 Three Months.....60 Foreign Subscriptions.....2.50 SATURDAY.....APRIL 12, 1919 It will pay any one to be guided by the experiences of others. We all hope to get to Heaven, but many of us will never reach there We are all in the hands of a good God and a bad Devil. Don't forget that. It is all very well to complain, when you have something about which to complain. Some people are happiest when they know that they are making other people uncomfortable. To give first class service is to expect first class compensation for such service. Some people are disposed to criticise advice to colored people to be polite to white people and to colored ones. This criticism is well meant, but we can see no justification for it. If the entire world in general and this country in particular would follow this advice, a condition well akin to the millennium would be $ \mathbf{b}_{0} $ the result. Colored folks, be polite and obliging. It is an asset that will always pay a large dividend. Don't forget that. --- There is a most embarrassing sequel to the imposture of the alleged Henry Johnson, a cripple of Mobile, Alabama, who claimed to be the real Henry Johnson, who as a member of the celebrated Fifteenth New York Infantry, colored troops, won fame in the battlefields of France. He appeared in St. Louis, Missouri and at a great meeting held at the Coliseum in that city was denounced as a fakir and a fraud, to a mammoth crowd of disgusted people. As a result of this, the St. Louis Clarion attacked in its columns Rev. B. G. Shaw, the promoter, charging him with being "a fake aeroplane ascension, garden of eden auto gambling swindler" and also with being "the Hun of Christianity." As a result of this vitriolic attack, Rev. B. G. Shaw, by counsel has instituted suit in the Circuit Court of St. Louis, Missouri for ten thousand dollars actual damages and ten thousand dollars additional punitive damages against C. K. Robinson, his wife Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson and Marion S. Henderson, co-partners. The St. Louis Clarion publishes an affidavit signed by the bogus Henry Johnson alleging that Rev. B. G. Shaw was aware of the fact that he was a fraud and that he knowingly connived at the deception practiced upon the people of St. Louis, Missouri. Editor Robinson seems to be sure of his ground and disregards the usual precautionary measure in such instances by proceeding to emphasize his opinion of Rev. B. G. Shaw. The elder is now pastor of the Mortonolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, of St. Louis and he takes this means of clearing his skirts, so to speak, of this unsavory happening in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. A MISCHIEVOUS REPORT. The Indianapolis, Ind., Freeman published the following report from this city. It reads as follows: Richmond, Va., March 19.—The first overseas soldiers to parade through the streets of the city were about the men of the 15th New York and 8th Illinois on Saturday. These men were treated shamefully by the white people. Our correspondent writes as follows: "The reception tendered the heroes was frigid. Even the heavens seemed to weep—for it were not even allowed to use the armory and were compelled to eat in the rain and mud in the back yard of the Army and Navy club. The mayor who was supposed to welcome them could not be found neither was the governor seen as the troops marched by the capitol in the square. It was a thrilling sight to see those boys past with brave, serious faces, topped by the sombre steel helmets and packs on their backs. This is the worst story we have read. In Even in South Carolina the ra turning colored troops are honored. Richmond must hide its face in shame at the treatment accorded those vet crusis. We hardly think this is fair to the white people of this community in general or to the officials cited in particular. The arrangements made for the staging of this parade were about as poor as they could be. The Camp Lee officials set certain rules and regulations, requiring the people of this community to pay not only the railroad fare of the over-seas colored troops, but also for their entrainment while here. This necessitated a personal canvass by the Army and Navy Club officials and in this they were assisted by white people of this community, who contributed money to assist in entertaining the battle-scarred veterans. The Chief Marshal did not know himself the exact time of their arrival and when they did come, it was about two hours after the time set for their arrival. Even this time was changed. The Mayor of this city Hon. George Ainslie, who was to review them was not in his office when they passed there for the reason that it was after office hours and we doubt if any one had notified him of the delay in the arrangements. It seems absurd then to blame either the Mayor or Governor Davis for there was no provision in the programme for a review by the Governor. Richmond has been the most liberal city in the United States in recognizing the valor of the colored veterans. Colored men wounded in France have been received in aristocratic Westhampton with no sign of racial discrimination and have been placed in the wards with their white comrades. Racial discriminations at Camp Upton, N. Y., have not been duplicated in Richmond. While we have had our handicaps here, still when the white people of this community recognize us and record to us descent treatment it is certainly not to our interest to send out reports of this character which misrepresent the fact's and which tend to injure the better class of white people here in the good opinion of the outside world. PRESIDENT KIRBY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. A most interesting telegraphic dispatch comes by way of New Orleans, La., and President John H. Kirby of Houston, Texas who is the representative of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association is responsible for some very plain talking. The dispatch in question is as follows: New Orleans, April 2.—"The Department of Labor at Washington is sending black and white emissaries to organize the labor of the South, and these men are carpentaggers, in a sense, just as were those who came South after the war to attempt to place the Negro above the white man," John H. Kirby, of Houston, Texas, president of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association, told a mass meeting of Southern pine lumber manufacturers here today. Just how the action of Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson, who is a member of President Wilson's cabinet and a member of the official family of the recognized head of the Democratic Party, can be chargeable with placing the Negro over the white man in Texas simply because he wishes to investigate and better the latter's industrial condition in the same way that he is trying to better the industrial condition of the white laboring man, is a most amusing and enlightening question. Mr Kirby goes further in his attack upon President Wilson's labor department. He is quoted further: Mr. Kirby said the labor situation, as developed under "centralized powers," assumed by the Labor Department, is a violation of the rights of States to handlo matters at issue between employers and employers. And again: We have had at Washington for several years a President and administration, Democratic in name at least," he said, "and yet steadily we have seen our rights as States clipped away and assumed by Federal powers. These envoyes of the Department of Labor have no more right to enter your plants than have the worst strangers, for the tenth amendment to the Constitution is specific and is in full force today, as when it was passed to reinforce clarity of the original document." This moans, we presume, that the time will yet come when Federal agents with commissions issued by a Democratic President of the United States will find themselves being driven from logging camps and plantations by wrathy southerners with shot-guns in their hands. We are much pleased to know that THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA President Kirby has been reading the Constitution of the United States. He has gotten down to the Tenth Amendment, evidently without digesting the first part of the Declaration of Independence, which reads: "We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." And again: Mr. Kirby said that when he was asked by the Department of Labor to advise with their representatives relative to conditions in his section, he expressed his willingness to advise with the white agents of the department. "But," he said, "when it became a question of going into conference with the black official handling the colored economies I declined. In the South we tell Negroes what to do; we do not take counsel with them," he declared. Evidently, this fiery Texan has come in official contact with Dr. George E. Haynes, a southerner, who knows how to deal diplomatically with the southern white man. But with all of his diplomacy, he was not "suited to the taste" of President John H. Kirby, of Houston, Texas. This new diplomacy, this securing the confidence of the colored people of the southland by means of conferences with race leaders has led to untold good in dealing with many of the embarrassing questions in this part of the country It is this undiplomatic manner of telling the Negro what to do that has caused so much misunderstanding in one of the most prosperous sections on the face of the globe. What is needed, is the friendly co-operation of this class of people, not this sullen obedience that tends to breed trouble and leads to all kinds of industrial and political coalitions against the better class of white people of the southland. But the "eat in the meal-tub," "the bug under the chip" is shown in the concluding part of Mr. Kirby's remarks. He is quoted as follows: The Southern pine lumber manufacturers declined a proposal of the industrial board of the United States Department of Commerce that they enter into a joint price agreement as a means for stabilizing market conditions. Such action, it was declared, would be contrary to the best interests of the public and of the industry from both a legal and economic point of view, violativo of State and Federal antitrust statutes and likely to subject those involved to prosecution." He appears to be opposed to anything that will tend to lessen the price of the commodity in which he is dealing. He sees in this combination of white labor and black labor, the opening of the eyes of the laboring white men and the laboring black men to the fact that their interests are identical, will give them "a whip handle" so to be in making a wage scale and with this will come from the industrial commission a price fixing scale, between which two extremes, the profits of the lumber dealers will be curtailed. This attack upon the Negro and Secretary Wilson and Dr. George E. Haynes is only a means of beclouding the situation, of muddying the water, while the lumber interests continue to do business at the same old stand, making millions and causing the people of the country to pay for the same. Being a southerner, we know how to take these statements at their true value. Luckily or unluckily, he must vent his rage upon the head of the nation that he no doubt assisted in electing to office. Certainly the colored people can afford to regard with equanimity all that he has been unkind enough to say. It is a fight of a Democrat against Democrats. If any one on either side happens to be put out of business, there will be one less Democrat to carry on the battle a few years hence. Certain it is that the Negro question is no longer confined to any one party, when a Democratic Secretary of Labor and a Democratic President of the United States are favorable to fundamental rights of the black man and a wayward member of the party in Texas is opposed to those rights. God is working for Israel and we are sacrilegious enough to believe that the Negroes of this country as a race occupy the position of that truly persecuted people, who are now about to witness the restoration of the Holy Land. RED CIRCLE CLUB NOTES. On last Sunday five o'clock tea was served to men in uniform and dis charged soldiers at the Red Circle Club, 400 E. Clay street. During the afternoon more than three hundred persons called at the club and were shown through the building. Tea will be served to men in uniform and dis charged soldiers every Sunday after noon from five to eight o'clock. All are invited to attend.> During the one week that the club has been open twenty groups of girls and women with a membership of more than two hundred have been organized. These groups comprise lit arary, sowing, musical, atheletic and social clubs. The club house is open every evening until ten o'clock and all girls and women are welcome. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN IS RECEIVING A PRESENTATION FROM THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ARTS, CULTURE AND SCIENCE. THE MAYOR IS RECEIVING A PRESENTATION FROM THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ARTS, CULTURE AND SCIENCE. THE MAYOR IS RECEIVING A PRESENTATION FROM THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ARTS, CULTURE AND SCIENCE. SWEDENS POSTMASTER GENERAL AERIAL MAIL PASSENGER. Dr. Julius Juhlin, postmaster general of Sweden as a passenger on the aerial post plane from Washington to New York. Dr. Juhlin who is now in this country to study our post office methods was enthusiastic about the possibilities of the aerial mail routes. The photo shows Dr. Juhlin in center dressed for the flight. On his left is Pilot Robert Shank and on his right U. S. Postmaster General Otto Praeger. A New Lodge Added to Richmond. Richmond, Va. April 5, 1919. Saturday night, April 5, 1919 the ideal Hall was brilliantly lighted the occasion being the organizing of a new lodge to be known as Golden Eagle worked up by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Minor of 515 Kenney street. Supreme Master Hon. A. W. Holmes was assisted in organizing this lodge by Mrs. Rosa Thompson Supreme National Lecturer; Mr. T. L. Beverly District Deputy and a splendid committee from Richmond and Prospect Lodges from whence Mr. and Mrs. Minor halted. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by a special committee from Richmond Lodge. The following officers were installed: Presiding Master Mr. Louis O. J. Johnson; Presiding Mrs. Roberta Ellerby Chaplin Rev. Isaac T. Minor; Financial Secretary, Miss Alma M. Burrell; Assistant Secretary Mrs. Alice W. Lily, Treasurer Mr. George E. Echols; Assistant Mrs. Ida B. Black well; Guide Mr. Peter A. Wilson; Assistant Guide Miss Martha E. Burrell; Inner Guard Mr. Levl Fleming; Outer Guard Mr. James Bacon; R. H. S. Mr. John I. Mickens; L. H. S. Mrs. Mary L. Plenty; Director Mr. Leslie Boldin; Special Committee, Mrs. Julia V. Couland. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Another New Court Organized. Scottsburg, Va. April 8, 1919 Grand Worthy Counselor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived here this morning shortly after 11 o'clock to set up a club at Pincy Grove Baptist church. He was met by Sir George W. Bailley who was instrumental in bringing the people together and a Ford car was seured to carry him about three miles from the station. It was some time before the people gathered but a good crowd assembled and the many vehicles about the church gave the appearance of a country camp meeting. District Deputy Fannie L. Coleman and Past Worthy Counselor Lucarella Crawley came from South Boston, while District Deputy J. H. Martin and Past Worthy Counselor Mary L Martin came over from Houston. A fine body of ladies were there to join alter Sir Mitchell had delivered an address of nearly an hour. The people here were delighted to hear him explain about the Order and to listen to his thrilling address on the war. He then proceeded to initiate the candidates in the church. The following officers were installed by him: Worthy Counselor Mrs. Elizabeth L. Fleming; Worthy Inspector Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Plenty; Worthy Inspectrix Mrs. E. P. Bailey; Orator Mrs. Fannie Buster; Register of Deeds Mrs. Emma R. Carrington; Register of Accounts Mrs. Lola Fleming; Receiver of Deposits, Mrs. DeHah Buster; Senior Directress Mrs. Patsey Buster; Junior Directress Mrs. Bertie Henry; Conductress Mrs. Henrietta Pincham; Assistant Conductress Mrs. Bettie Burns; Escort Mrs. Gertrude Sjims; Herald Mrs. Sallie H. Boldian; Protector Sir James Edward Coleman; Trustees A. L. Pincham; Mrs. Susie A. Polindexter; Mrs. Sallie Coleman. A boutique repast was spread for the visitors and candidates, Sir Mitchmond boarded the 6:35 train for Richmond expressing himself as being greatly pleased with his entertainment here. The other visitors present were Mrs. Amelia Clark; Mrs. Josephine Taylor; Mrs. Mary Howerton; Mrs. Elizabeth Coloman and Mrs. Maria Palmer. MRS. TERRELL HONORED Mrs. Mary Church Torrell, who served as a member of the Board of Education of Washington for eleven years has gone to Borne, Switzerland as a delegate to the International Congress of Women which will convene there May 5. Mrs. Terrell left Washington Friday night last for New York accompanied by her daugh tors, Miss Mary Torrell and Mrs. Phyllis Golnes, Lleout. William C. Golnes who will remain with her in New York until she sails on Wednesday, April 9. Mrs. Torrell is the only colored woman of the forty delegates selected to represent this country at the Congress. The State Department would only grant passports to twelve of them however. Mrs. Post, the wife of Assistant Secretary of Labor Louis Post, Miss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago, and ex-Congressman Jeannette Rankin will also It will be recalled that Mrs. Terrell attended the Congress when it was held in Berlin fifteen years ago and she delivered her address in German. THE MINISTERS CONFERENCE The President of the Conference reported unusual success in his revival meetings which lasted seven weeks. Rev. Kent of this city assisted him. More than 100 souls are rejoicing and over $1500 raised. Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Rev. R. J. Bass, pastor, conducted a meeting that exceeded all others during the history of this church. Rev. K. D. Turner assisted the pastor. The Sharon Baptist Church reported excellent progress. Dr. A. S. Thomas is without doubt one of our most successful pastors. Trinity Baptist Church is moving on nicely even though Pastor Carrington is not and probably will never be actively engaged in her work any more, because of his health. Pastor King of the Fifth Street Baptist Church is out of the city assisting in a meeting but will be back to his valuet this week. Dr. William H. Stokes led over the top in his Church, Ebenezer, last Sunday when his people laid on the table over $3300.00. This is the largest collection that has ever been raised in a rally at one time by any colored Church in Richmond. Dr. Stokes has the belt in our city for raising money. They say in the next sixty days they will wipe out the entire debt of $6,000. Ebenezer has enrolled a new membership of more than 120 souls since the conversion of the Hon. Giles B. Jackson and Mr. Henry Moore, our well known contractor a spiritual tidal wave has been sweeping over the Church. The officers have been ordered to purchase 100 extra chairs to accommodate the people. Rev. S. P. Robinson is being installed at the Thirty-first Street Baptist Church this week. Rev. M. H. Payne is adding more than 15 feet to his church building. The Mt. Horman Baptist Church, Rev. S. N. Gunn, pastor was recognized by a council this week and given the hand of fellowship. The Baptist Churches among us number more than thirty with a membership of more than 25,000. Dr. S. A. Moses, of Danville, Va. is in town assisting Dr. Garland of South Richmond. RONCEVERTE NOTES; RONCEVERTE, W. VA., April 8—Mrs. Mildred Beatly spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, at Lewishburg, W. Va. Rev. Minner of Union, W. Va. passed through the city enroute to Washington, D. C. He will return to Union Saturday accompanied by his family. Rev. J. H. Peters, the new minister of the Mount Zion M. E. Church filled his pulpit Sunday and preached an able sermon. His sermon was enjoyed by all. Miss Hattie Pryor was quietly married at the home of her friend, Miss Augustine Patterson on Main Street to Mr. Jackson, of Kentucky. Private Clarence Eldridge has returned home after overseas service. Mr. Walker, of Charleston, W. Va. passed through the city enroute to Denmar, W. Va., also his aunt, Mrs. Martin. Master Kenneth Moore is able to be out again after a slight attack of measles. Printers Wanted Linotype operator, cylinder pressman, job compositors. Working conditions ideal, building well lighted and ventilated, built especially for printing business Equipment includes linotype machine, Babcoch Standard and Optimus cylinder presses, power cutter and other modern facilities. Wages will be made satisfactory. Newspaper, job and periodical work. Apply to THE GUIDE PUBLISHING CO., INC., 711 713, 715 and 717 Highland Avenue, Norfolk, Va. WANTS TO FIND HER BROTHER I would like to know the whereabouts of David Green. He left Hopewell, Va. last month for Richmond and has not been heard from since. His home was in Rocky Mount, N. C. Any information will be thankfully received by his sister, MRS. MARY PAGE, 881 Huckokenaw Street, Petersburg, Va. FLORENCE LETTER. (E. B. Webster) FLORENCE, S. C., April 10—The Rev. E. R. Roberts, for many years General Missionary for South Carolina, representing the American Baptist Public Society, of Philadelphia, Pa. has been elected President of Voorhees Industrial Institute, located at Danmark, S. C. He served as trustee of said school quite a while and rendered valuable service. His many friends here regret his leaving for his new field but at the same time wish him abundant success. Mr. Eugene Brown, of 368th Infantry has returned from France with colors flying. All of his friends join in giving him a howdy-do and we come back home. Mr. Allen Rives of the $12th Infantry from Camp Grant, Ill. passed here recently enroute home, Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Jonas Robinson and Miss Marion Morris were married on March 17 and ar₆ home on a visit to relatives. Mr. Robinson is in the army and is the son of Rev. L. R. Robinson. Mr. Joseph Singleton passed here enroute from Philadelphia to Savannah, Ga. The following Navy boys passed enroute South on furlough: S. H. H, Grant, C. L, Peterson, C. H. Boyd, R. H. Haggins and E. M. Yates. Mr. Jules Laws, the baritone, enroute from Havana, Cuba to New York, passed through here. He reports a good season. Mr. H. D. Hall of the Army, passed here enroute for home, Angleton, Texas, from Camp Lee, Va. He is brimful of news and race pride. At least Miss Florence Crafton at Brazona, Texas will think so when she beholds his smiling face. Mr. Robert C. Perry, of the Army passed here enroute North. He was wounded in battle and came here from Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. W. H. White, of Bennettsville S. C. while at the station asked a man to notice his overcoat for a short while. He did, and is still noticing it—that is, he would be if Mr. White had not played detective and found it again. Private Joseph Mosley of the 366th Infantry has returned to Stephens, S. C. from France. (B. B. Webster) FULTON NOTES: We had a very fine gathering in our Sunday School last Sunday, Rev. F, W. Black of the Va. U. U. We in vite you to our Sunday School tomor row at 9:30. The services at 11:30 were very unique, Rev. C, A. Cobbs preached from Hebrew 10th Chapter, 9th verse. Subject: First and Second Rev. Black and Rev. Fuller were present on the rostrum. 3:30 P. M. Rev. W. T Johnson the pastor of the First Baptist church and his good people were present with us and we all enjoyed ourselves fine. Rev. Johnson administered the Lord's Supper. Rev. H. Randolph and Rev. Branch talked while the bread and wine were being served Mrs. Charity E. Alston, Miss Emma Jackson and W. P. Davis have been added to the sick list. Rev. Cobbs will preach tomorrow special services. Listen the three Sunday schools of Fulton invite you to be present tomorrow. We the pastor and members of the Mt. C. B. C. and Sunday School extend a cordial welcome to all to come and worship with us. Naomi Jeffries died April 3rd at 11:10 A. M. The funeral was preached from the Union Level Baptist church of which she was a faithful member. At 3:30 P. M. her pastor Rev. C. F. Martin preached. Rev. W. S. Tuck rendered a solo. Father, grand Mother, sister, one brother three aunts and many friends survive her. Mary Chatman died April 3rd, 1919 at 10 A. M., at Deacon Elizah Berkley's residence $20 Denny street. She was a faithful member of Rising M. Zion Baptist church. She answered every financial appeal of her pastor Rev. N. B. Brown. Her funeral was preached from the church Sunday April 6th, at 12 M. by her pastor Riibecca Council St. Luko No. 154 and the Violet Tents St. 165 of which she was a dutiful member were out in large numbers to pay her the last tribute of respect. Resolutions of condolence from her lodges well portraited her good qualities. One sister, three nieces and many friends survive her. Rev. L. T. Hughes and C. Q. Redd of the Va. U. U. were present and assisted in the services. BAEJOUYENAIRE School of Hair & Complexion Culture Let your Skin match your Beautiful Hair. All Complexions, Beautified beyond your expectations. Both sexes Aged appearance banished, Wonderful New Method, Not Facial Massage, Hair Straightened without Iron. Grey Hair Beautiful, without dye. 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If your druggist cannot supply you send 25 cents in coin and a 2c stamp to— QUALITY HAIR GROWER CO. Main Street Farmville, Va. Agents Wanted. WHAT BAD SHE DO? MARY JOHNSON'S HAIR Was Short and Husky Now to Leag and Fluffy She Used NOAH'S HAIR DRESSING Price $2.00. If your color isn't suitable you need to a. Retro outfit attire. Born in Sequoyah by NOAH PRODUCT COMP. KNIGHTBORO, VA. VIRGINIA:—In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond, aMch 31st, 1919. ARMINTO FULLER, .....Plaintiff vs. THOMAS FULLER, .....Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony for the plaintiff from the defendant on the grounds of wilful and continuous desertion and aband onment for more than three years prior to the institution of this suit. And affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resi dent of the State of Virginia the said Thomas Fuller is ordered to ap pear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A copy teste: W. E. DU VAL, Clerk. C. Minams, p. g. by H. G. Du Val, D. G. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 8th day of April, 1919 MARY STEVENSON.....Plaintiff against In Chancery against Chancery DAVID STEVENSON....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant, upon the ground of desertion. And an all-davit having boon made and flod that the defendant, David Stevenson, is a non-resident of the State of Virginia, is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy—Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clark. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. 4. 1117 M. MARSHALL ST. Last week Judge Crump of the Richmond Law and Equity Court decided that Twenty Thousand Dollars more be placed there for payment to the depositors of the True Reformers Saving Bank. A Bank Account Cures Worry We are also inviting you to open an account with us in our regular Savings Department. It will yield you more interest in the long run. The Bank is open from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Saturdays from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. If you wish to purchase a home on long time payments, call and see us about it. If you wish to borrow money on a home already purchased, call and see us also. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie, with a decorative badge on his lapel. The background is a plain, dark oval frame.]] $1.00; Friendship Lodge No. 3, K. of P. Norfolk, $5.00; Centralia Baptist Church, Chesterfield, $2.77; A. L. Card well, Richmond, $1.00; A. D. Price, Richmond, $10.00; Mrs. Lucy M. Fields Richmond, $.50; J. E. Robinson, Richmond, $50. Officers and Committee: W. Henry Walton, President; John R. Chiles, Vice President, J. W. Thompson, Treasurer, Edward Turner, Rec. Secretary, John T. Taylor, Fin. Secretary, W. Henry Jones, John T. Eggleston, J. Henry Taylor, James Anthony, R. H. Fauntley, B. A. Graves, Chaplain. White Oak Lodge No. 67, K. cf. P. Sutherlin, Va., $15.00; Rev. M. H. Payne, Richmond, Va., $1.00; Mrs. N. B. Callahan, Hott Springs, Va. $1.00; Mr. C. B. Callahan, Hot Springs, Va. $1.00 Mr. R. B. Samp son, Richmond, Va., $2.00; Hampton Roads Lodge, No. 194 Newport News. $2.00 Send all contributions to John T. Taylor, 700 N. 2nd, Sa. Richmond Ve. Contributions: Southern Aid Society of Va... 100.00 Mr. E. F. Johnson, City... 1.00 Dr. Albert A. Tonnant, City... 5.00 Pearly Gate Court, Franklin 6.00 Mrs. Ida E. Charity, City... 1.00 Rev. Joseph Arrington, City 1.00 Mr. J. Milton Dabney, City 1.00 Mr. Lemuel V. 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The explanation on the Sunday School Lesson last Saturday was of a great help to those who have to serve others. The boys and men found last Sunday to be a full day for service. 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A. the workers had a good meeting and each one was well paid. The work in the penitentiary 10 A. M., among the women was a great success. 10 A. M. the committee was busy in the city jail helping the prisoners. The inmates of the city home 10 A. M. enjoyed the meeting conducted by the committee. An overflow meeting for boys 4 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. The songs were sung by the boys from their souls and the calling up the great men were enjoyed by all. 5:30 P. M., Prof. J. Graham Scott one of our public school teachers made a great hit in the hands of the Lord. Subject: Strength. He knew just what to say to the men. Miss Fannie M. Bland accompanied by Miss White sang a special solo which added much to the meeting. Men do not forget what the Prof. said. The violin solo by Mr. Brown was enjoyed. Come to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson 5 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Come to the early meeting 9:30 A. M., for the workers, Y. M. C. A. All boys are invited to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. 5:30 P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. an open meeting for men. Subject: Catching Men. A special address to men Easter Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. Building 5:30 P. M. The Home Coming Services for the Soldiers overhere and overseas Sunday April 27th, 3:30 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dr. W. H. Stokes will preach a special sermon. Mothers wives, sweethearts come and help to make these services a blessing to everybody. Soldier invite the other soldier. Watch for the great services at the 5th St. Baptist Church when Dr. George W. McDaniel will preach a special sermon. The choir will sing special jubilee songs. Everybody is invited. The Y. M. C. 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This is an excellent opportunity for our young men. There are no restrictions necessary in entering this school. The drill is good for physical condition and conducive to good health. It is understood the Government will furnish suits and after attaining certain proficiency the students will receive monthly a small allowance from the Government to assist in meeting their school expenses. While we are anxious to get one hundred young men to join this unit, no student will be required to take this military training. Our Spring Term begins March 1. We are anxious to groet the return of a large number of students. James B. Dudley is President. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Agent For Planet. All persons leaving Richmond and nearby cities for Atlantic City, on vacation or for work, this Spring and Summer, may obtain the very latest news of their homes in The Planet, at Arthur A. Williams, Agent, 901 1-2 Baltic avenue. 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Burks for the good works accomplished during his stay in the Magic City. Every one present expressed themselves as having spent a most delightful evening. The following menu was beautifully served by Mr. J. E. Brown and Mr. F. E. Gregory: Sweet mixed pickle, saratoga chips, fry oysters, crackers, two kinds of cake and two kinds of ice cream. Rev. J. H. Burks preached a most wonderful sermon Sunday night, March 6 and Thursday, April 3. Very large groups greeted him on both occasions and appended to be at his best. Rev. Burks preached at Hill Street Baptist Church for his staunchest friend, D. R. Powell, Wednesday night. Hampton Cafe is one of Roanoke's best when hungry. Give them a trial. Mr. Cooper, the N. and W., dining car chef has the management. Don't forget to give him a trial. Mrs. Laura Johnson was taken to the hospital for treatment which it is hoped may prove the desired relief and help to her health. At Mrs. White's Cafe you may find a nice and polite service of the edibles of the season, corner of Fifth and Gainsboro Avenues, from morning until the wee sma hours of the night. Call and see Mrs. White. T. W. Hale is still in The Cosmopolitan building repairing your old clothes, measuring, fitting and making you new ones to order. When in need call and see him before going elsewhere. Mr. Bradburn of Ninth Avenue, N. W., who has been very sick for several weeks past is able to be out again. Mr. John Beans of 411 Fairfax Avenue died April 7, after a very short illness of double Pneumonia. The polite undertaker, W. F. Hughes of Gainsboro Avenue had the body in charge. Mr. Bean's wife is also charged with pneumonia but is somewhat improved. Go to Ambrosia Hair Parlor, 501 Commonwealth Avenue, N. E. for having your hair treated. The scalp will be thoroughly cleaned and work guaranteed. Nothing neglected to improve the growth and luster of your hair. For indies and gents, boys and girls. Mrs. E. W. Crockett, proprietor. Mr. Burks, of Wytheville, Va. who spent the week end in the Magic City return home Friday last after completing the business of his trip, much pleased. Thursday evening, March 27, Mr. Walter C. Rosso entertained the following guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Rosso: Miss Minnie Hendricks, Mrs. M. F. Evans and daughter, Miss Thela M. Evans. Miss Thela Evans will return with her mother to Washington, D. C., where she expects to help her home for the present. Mr. Rosso will mostly miss his friend and is anxiously awaiting her return Mrs. Jamie Calloway, of 121 Lynchburg Avenue, is reported improving at this writing. Mrs. M. Shaw wishes to use this method in thanking the many friends who assisted her so nicely during the illness, death and burial of her beloved husband, Anthony Shaw, of 107 Third Avenue, N. W. Mrs. M. Catherine Stanfield, of 153 Walls Alley, N. W. is glad to be out after five weeks illness. The Gospel Union Circle came to Mt. Zion, M. E. Church at the eleven o'clock service and presented Rev. and Mrs. George C. Taylor fourteen dollars. The act greatly surprised them. Mr. Pleasant C. Price, of Philadelphia was called to the bedside of his father, who is very ill at 614 Eleventh Avenue, N. E. He looks to be enjoying the best of health. Rev. George C. Taylor preached his farewell sermon Sunday morning before a large congregation. Dr. Taylor was by invitation in InRoanoke and all hate to see him at the Magic City. We know the Doctor will make good anywhere he goes. Rev. S. M. Beane, formerly pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church preached Sunday at the above church and he left Sunday night for Los Angeles, California, where he will be located for sometime. We wish Rev. Beane Gods blessing. Mr. Charles Stultz returned from Miami, Florida, where he spent the past two weeks. Mrs. Evelyn Dickerson returned from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she was the guest of her sister for three weeks. Mr. Claude C. Burks of Wythville Va. was a visitor in the city this week. Mr. Burks recently composed two songs, "I Wonder Where My Honey Man Has Gone Tonight" and "My Hawaii Home." Before a large congregation the following soldiers and sailors related their experience over in France during the war: Sailor W. W. Oscar Holland and Sergent James Traynham, of the 92nd Division, master of ceremonies; Sailor Sommerset, Sergent Robert Boland, of the famous 16th; George Taylor, Jr. All of the talks were highly enjoyed by all. First Class Sergent Herbert W. Williams and Elmer R. Barkedale of 446th Q. M. C. Camp Mills, L. I., are in the city on furloughs. Sorgent James A. Kinsey of the 25th infantry, regular army, is visiting in the city. All are glad to see him. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Holland wish to thank the many friends who sent the beautiful floral designs to them in their hour of bereavement at the death of their little son, Eldridge Erwin Holland, who departed this life March 25, 1919. Sleep, baby, sleep. We all loved him dearly but God loved him best. — The Parents. Woman's Day will be hold at St. Paul M. E. Church, Sunday, April 13. The services will be held at 1 A.M. 3 P.M. and 8 P.M. A good program has been arranged and a great day is in prospect. Every woman is invited to be present at every service on Woman's Day, April 13, at the First Baptist Church. The day is under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church. A splendid program of exercises has been completed for each service. The Great Bible and Book Campaign is now on and every agent is hustling for the prize. Please help the agent or agents in your town, viz. Miss Eleanor Balloy of Vinton, Va.; Mr. Bennie Caller of Emmery, Texas Mr. A. W. Cawthorne, of Appomattox, Va.; Miss M. J. Minor, of Cartersville, Va.; Miss Emma Louden and Miss Bortha Poudexter of Roanoke. Roanoke Religious Supply Company, Bibles and Religious Articles, 500 Gainsboro Road, W. W., P. O. Box 353. Rev. D, N. R. Powell, president; Mrs. N. B. Robinson, secretary; H. H. Green manager. LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER An entertainment and banquet in honor of Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Taylor, of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church was given Monday night at above named place and to say it was a success is putting it mildly. Dr. Taylor has served the people of Mt. Zion for five years and according to the laws of that Church he cannot return as their pastor next year and for that reason, the members and friends of Mt. Zion gave a banquet in his honor and to the visiting ministers in the city on their way to Conference. in Portsmouth, Va. First there was a program rendered in the main auditorium at $3.30 P. M.: Opening song by the choir; invocation, Rev. W. W. Hicks, D. D., of Mt. Zion Baptist; address, Mr. J. H. Hale, representing Mt. Lebanon; "Come Smiling Spring, mixed quartette; address, Lawyer J. L. Reid, representing the Business League; address, Rev. J. R. Lauderback, for the pastor of the city; vocal solo, Miss Lyste Preston; address, J. H. Jones, for the West End Mission Who Knows What the Bolls Say?" mixed quartette; address Major W. B. F. Crawell, vocal solo; Mr. A. P. Holland; address, Mr. T. Traynham, for Mt. Zion A. T. M. E. Church; remarks by the Rev. Dr Taylor and his wife. Dr. Taylor was presented with a malt of clothes and Mrs. Taylor, a silver bread tray, umbrella and several other useful presents. 'The people of the city as well as members of Mt. Zion were out in large numbers to bid goodbye to Dr. Taylor and wife. They have made good in Roanoke and all regret that they must go.' After the program Mr. W. A. Rold the chairman of the meeting invited all to town in the lecture room where the speaker was spread and it really was so humble and the service was A1. The young values of the Church made good as waitresses and served to the satisfaction of all an excellent menu and there was enough and plenty for all. This banquet was free to all and proved the greatest affair of its kind given in Roanoke for years. That Dr. Taylor and his good wife were loved by all Roanoke there is no doubt for they have made good and the Church and all its friends are proud of it. It is hard to give him up but there is still a hope as Dr. Taylor owns a home in the city and stands high in the Virginia Conference. There still may be a way that he can return and he says he means to make Roanoke his home and go to Heaven from this city and we think its as good a starting point as any we know. M. Zion Church has set the pace, who will try to follow? Among those leaving Monday night for Portsmouth with Dr. Taylor and wife in a special car were C. Howard T. T. Traynham, Dr. J. H. Pinkard and mother and all the A. M. E. ministers west of Roanoke who are members of the Virginia Conference. It is reported that the wedding bells are back on their job and a well know $ ^{n} $ widow is taking another voyage on this sea of happiness and bliss. Will tell you all about it next week. They are in Columbus, Ohio now. Guess who it is? I didn't give she lived on Sixth Avenue, N. W. but you have the right to think that if you wish. I can hear you thinking Believe me, she had some swell trousseau, is that what you call a bride's outfit? Well, if it is, she really had one. Well, many happies to you, is Little Willie's wish. Proper Tate has fully recovered from his fall of a few weeks ago. You didn't know he had a full? Yes from the front seat of a certain wagon but he is O. K. again and now writing a poem on a "Sigh." The Hogs are getting ready to pull a big Easter feed in honor of Private William Preston, an old Hog who has returned from No Man's Land. Sergeant Kinsay of the 25th Infantry, U. S. A. who was visitor here, his old home town some months ago is home again on a thirty days' leave, given him on account of his reconstitution for three years more with his Uncle Sam. We are glad to have you, old boy, look well, and you have made good with your outfit as your stripes show. A tip to business man: Early to bed, early to rise, work like H—and advertise. Read and pay for The Planet. Yours, LITTLE WILLIE. THE RICHMOND PLANET FARMVILLE NEWS FARMVILLE NEWS FARMVILLE, VA., April 7. — Anyone one passing th$_{e}$ in confectionery on Tuesday evening, April 1 would have seen a sight to please the most critical aesthetic taste. The occasion was the opening of this confectionery where members of the Negro race may be served ice creams, sodas, etc. listen to beautiful records played by themselves and enjoy themselves in the same manner as members of any other race. Owing to the delay in transportation the stock is by no means complete but it will be in a very few days. In one window was the most unique and beautiful selection of war trophies to be seen anywhere. The firm obtained this selection through the kindness of Serguei Walker and Private Nelson Jordan. In the other window were a thousand kisses, a thousand flowers, a thousand sido is, if possible, even more beautiful. The decorations consisted of cut flowers, valens and fern and flags. The reception committee was composed of four ladies gowned in white. These ladies and the members of the firm extended every one a most coral welcome. A. W. Lancaster, president; E. S. Clark, vice-president; J. C. Glaze, secretary and treasurer; A. W. Mosely, business manager. The closing exercises of the Mt. Moriah Public School took place on March 28, in the Mt. Moriah Church at 2:30 P. M. A most excellent program was rendered consisting of songs, solos, dialogues, recitations and drills. Mrs. Arthur Payton and Miss Theresa Anderson favored us with beautiful recitations. Instrumental soles were rendered by Miss Clara Madden and Miss Nina Dean of Washington. The program ended by singing the farewell song by school. All were then invited to the school house to witness a spolling contest. Lena Davis of the sixth grade was given a gold ring as a prize, being the best spoller. Miss Alberta Rolling is the teacher. The Bright Light Cafe next door to C. M. Walker's Hardware Store, opened business Saturday, March 29 with large attraction. They are prepared to serve you and will assure you of first class service of leo cream, soft drinks of all kinds, fruits and fancy groceries. Beautiful music furnished. Calls and see us. Best. A. Quarles, proprietors. Jackson's Barber Shop recently opened next door to C. W. Walker (upstairs) Naïn Street, is one of the best. Here you will get first class service and courtesy extended to all customers. All are invited to give him a trial. W. V. Jackson, proprietor. SUNDAY WITH THE CHURCHES. All clocks were advanced one hour and the congregations were aware of the fact. The day was lovely and all Churches were well attended. Rev. Wiley of the First Baptist eloquently discoursed from Daniel 3:17, theme, "God Our Deliverer." The B. Y. P. U. had a very interesting meeting at 3:30. Let us not forget that the Bible class is held each afternoon from 4:20 to 5:30. Dr. Mixs is a splendid educator. Rev. Wiley preached a short\but timely and practical sermon. The young men under the leadership of Mr. L. C. Bland entertained us with a very pretty "Fatal Wedding" at the First Baptist Church on last Thursday evening. Messrs. Eddie Williams, Joseph Scott, Robert Taylor, William Bartlett, Lennice Bland and Pernel Watkins impor- sonated the ladies in this event and certain girls in the womens ward, young girls, displaying the youth the season, even the French heel shoe and hobble skirt. As the couples came in the following order shouts of laughter went up from the awaiting audience: William Bartlett and Taylor Reed, groomman; Joseph Scott and Alonzo Brown groomman; Robert Taylor and Henry Anderson; groomman; Lennel Bland and Joseph Foster, groomman Then came Eddie Williams, the maid of honor, followed by little Buster the flower girl. The bride, Pernel Walkins came leaning on the arm of her father, Dennis White. They were met at the altar by the groom, Richard Hilton and Bertie Scott, the best man. The elimax came when the deserted wife John Brown, interrupted and produced a tangible evidence of the groom's attempt at being a bigamist. Richard Young, the parson decided in favor of the deserted wife and the would-be bride This affair was given to assist the Sunday School in raising her quota for the Easter Rally and was indeed a telling success. Mrs. Nannie Vaughan is home again, after several months stay with relatives in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miles of Fourth Street are the parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and baby are doing well. News of the death of Mr. Manuel B. Watkins was certainly shocking to his many friends in Farmville. Mr. Watkins was a young soldier recently discharged. After a brief illness of Pneumonia he died in Danville, which place had been his home for many years. His body was brought here Sunday night, accompanied by his sister. The funeral services were held at his home in Buckingham County. Miss is in the city visiting Mrs. Nanie Harvey of Grove Street. BEULA I A. M. E. CHURCH Last Sunday marked the end of our Conference Year. Our pastor discoursed from St. John 19:30 Sunday morning. His subject was, "It Is Finished." An offering of $47.00 was then lifted by Brethren Frank Holmes and Nathaniel Griggs. Commission was administered. The pastor preached his last discours and audience app to a splendid audience. Methodists and Baptists, who were present to bid Roy. 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