Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING—KEEP POSTED Call issued for June 16th in the Degree of the Mask. STAGED AT THE BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB OF THIS CITY. A Copy of the Letter Sent to White Citizens--Colored People Are Alarmed. VOLUME XXXVI. NUMBER 34. KU KLU Call Issu STAG A Copy of th NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL HAS BIG CONFERENCE. --- Durham, N. C., June 23. Three hundred representative men from North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Miss. Arkansas, Tennessee attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company last week, held in the White House Baptist Church. The report of George M. C. expansion society was written growth. The company was founded by John Murchill of the stated room with one room now they own a house two stories out of which covering half block with party cockles, doe insured; over one room invested in simple brick house, 200 feet in vessel in United States Liberty boat Bonae; Attendance is provided by 1,000 representative them and paid has year for institutional fee, none $100,000. Key: in seventy C. St. room of New York, editor of the A. M. in Church Review, made the principal notice using as his subject "The Power of Organization, the magnitude of the Negro to know his interest in the Negroness" he said "Now about him and four him, the Negro and cotton to his own when he knew He" Church, Secretary of Churches records. The officers of the company are John Merick, president; A. M. Moore, secretary president; C. C. Sewell, vice-president and general manager; J. M. Avery, president general manager; E. R. Merick, assistant secretary. FULTON NOTES. We had a very good gathering in our Sunday school last week. A few of the members of the school got together some, time after the closing of the Armstrong High School and presented to Miss Olivia Katherine Woodridge, a very beautiful gold pin. Miss Wooldridge was a graduate of the 1919 June session. She has been a very active worker in our Sunday School, as secretary and chorister, which last position she now holds. On Sunday morning Rev. Cobbs preached to the Futton Council, 117, Supreme L. O. St. Luke. He preached as never before and of course he had a cause for such. Many were restored to the Church. Don't forget our Pastor's reception at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, July 15, $3.30 P. M. No cards. Friends are invited. Rev. Cobbs and his madam found on arriving last Saturday, that his home had been furnished. He and his madam take this method in thanking the members and friends for a gift of about $450, including furniture and other presents. The funeral services of Sister Fannie Jackson who departed this life June 29, at 11 A. M. were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thursday, July 3, at 2 P. M. Rev. A. Hobbs, of Norfolk preached the funeral, assisted by Rev. N. B. Brown and Rev. C. A. Cobbs. She was one of the faithful members of Calvary and one of the founders. She was the wife of Rev. A. Jackson and cousin of Director R. W. Whiting. Sunday morning, July 6, Rev. W. H. Skipwith will preach at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. His subject will be, "A Watch." Lot us come and hear for ourselves. Sunday evining, 3:30, there will be a unique program rendered at the First Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union, C. B. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. The Pastor and Officers of the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, thank their many members and friends for making the pew rally last Sunday a great success. Mrs. Gracie Booker and grandson, Joseph Booker, left for Baltimore, A letter was brought to this office, showing that the revived Ku Klux Klan organization is to gain a foot-hold in this city. It is the same Order that was recently scathingly denounced by Governor Bickett of North Carolina. It explains itself. Here it is: Julia Wednesday at 12:30 P. M. to visit her children, Willham and Virginia Becker and her ode dest daughter, Mary A. Judeason, May she have a pleasant stay. WANTS TO FIND HER CHILDREN I would like to locate my two children, Johnnie Lee Thompson, 41 years of age and Alice Marie Thompson, 3 years of age. They were taken by their father, John H. Thompson, from Fourth Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. The children are of light brown complexion. They were last seen at the station in Petersburg, Va., about 10:20 o'clock Sunday night, with their father and a girl about sixteen years of age. It was reported that they purchased tickets for Chillicothe, O. The father is of light brown complexion, about 5 feet, 6 inches in height. Information will be gladly received by a distressed mother. MRS. REBECCA A. THOMPSON, 61S North 30th Street, Richmond, Va. Mr. Edgar E. Coqbill of South Richmond, Teff the city last Saturday morning to visit Philadelphia, New York and Boston, Mass. Pvt. Geo. Edw. White, of South Richmond, has arrived from France and is now at Hoboken, N. J. He is expected home soon. Miss Nancy Brooks who has been sick for some time is slowly improving at her home in South Richmond. The well known Mr. E. F. Scott, of Clifton Forge, Va., is sick and the brilliant Rev. Dr. Thos. H. White of the same place is indisposed. Among the recent graduates of Howard University of Washington, D. C., was Miss Leah Virginia Lewis who graduated with honor with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Miss Lewis is the daughter of Mrs. Lucy B. and Mr. Geo. W. Lewis, Attorney at Law. BOWSER--SMITH Mrs. Alma P. Moesby announces the marriage of her sister Miss Alice E. Smith to Dr. O. B. II. Bowser, Tuesday July 15th, 1919 at 8 A. M., at her residence 203 W. Clay street, Friends invited. No cards. At home 513 N. Adams street, July 29th, from 9 to 11 P. M. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1919. Anthracite Mine in all history there is no reason of men than the fathers who saw the reconstruction of our own country could there be a race more than those who cradled and used even though it involved a state then established law. their devotion to the interest and their forgetfulness of self in them in the hearts of all the Columbian Union wishes the story of the loving service of the new vision of reconstructed fellowman may ever be upheld. We trust that the new Richmond successor of the Klan of half a century the new vision of reconstructed fellowman may ever be upheld. Those present in the Business National Bank Building, at 8:30 p.m. on the 6th, will be seated in the Dinner, election of officers will Yours faithfully In all history there is no record of a braver race of men than the fathers who so valiantly aided in the reconstruction of our own beloved Southland, nor could there be a race more truly loyal and more truly law abiding and worthy of the utmost trust than those who cradled and upheld the Ku Klux Klan, even though it involved a seeming disregard of the then established law. Their devotion to the interests of their fellowman, and their forgetfulness of self will forever enshrine them in the hearts of all true patriots. The Columbian Union wishes to perpetuate not only the memory of the loving service of these worthy sires, but to renew the spirit of helpfulness, which made their valiant deeds possible. We trust that the new Richmond Klan will be a worthy successor of the Klan of half a century ago, and that the new vision of reconstruction and service to our fellowman may ever be uppermost in their thoughts. Those present in the Business Mens Club, American National Bank Building, at 8:30 o'clock P. M. sharp, June 16th, will be seated in the Degree of the mask; thereafter, election of officers will be held Honored Klanswan; - In all braver race of men, lily aided in the reck Southland, nor could loyal and more true utmost trust than the Ku Klux Klan, even regard of the then Their o fellowman, and their ever enshrine them The Co only the memory of sires, but to renew made their valiant We trust be a worthy successor ago, and that the new service to our fell their thoughts. Those p American National sharp, June 16th, mask; thereafter, JONES----SMITH. Mrs. Alice S. Houston announces the marriage of her daughter, Pearl Louise, to Mr. Sedley D. Jones Thursday, Jun. 26, 1919, at 9:30 o'clock P. M., at her residence, 103 West Jackson Street, Rev. W. H. Stokes officiated. Reception Thursday, July 10, at their residence, 726 North Second Street, from 9 to 11:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. Yours faithfully, Jon B. Bentley COLUMBIAN UNION BUILDING, 60TH AVENUE, NORTH PHONE MAIN 4100 Nashville, Tenn. SACRED CONCERT Sacred Concert, given by Prof. Blackwell, the gospel baritone singer, assist by the choir of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Miss Zenobia G. Gilpin, who will render a special solo, Sunday, afternoon, July 6, 2:30 sharp at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Come and bring an offering for the building fund. Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., Pastor; W. P. Epps, Clerk; W. D. Jones, Leader. World June 6, 1919. record of a so valiant- own beloved more truly worthy of the upheld the seeming dis- rests of their self will for- true patriots. to perpetuate not of these worthy fulness, which Mond Klan will self a century construction and supermost in Press Mens Club, 200 o'clock P. M. Degree of the will be held. Worthfully, Miss Carline A. Davis, who has been attending the College of Pharmacy, at the University of Pittsburgh is home spending the vacation with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Davis. Miss Davis is a graduate of Wilberforce University. Rev. R, C. Ransom, D. D., Editor of the A. M. E. Review will preach at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, between Leigh and Jackson Streets, Sunday morning, July 6, at eleven o'clock. Last Friday night the storm was a great one and Captain John L. Bad hard was present. The work for last Sunday by the boys and team made a tall day. The meeting for the workers 9:12 A. M. at the Y. M., C. A. building was well attended. 10 A. M. Prof. Blackwell of Washington D. C., song for the men in the parliamentary and ten men accepted Christ. The prisoners of the city jail took an active part in the meetings 10 A. M. and the committee was more than paid. 10 A. M. the meetings for the介mates of the city home were very impressive. The boys crowded the Y. M. C. A. building 4 P. M. and a good meeting was held. Captain R. D. Starke spoke from his shoulder to the men 5:20 P. M., at the building and the men were helped. Singing good. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. 9:30 A. M. at the building meeting for the workers. At the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church the Great Home Coming Services for the soldiers, sailors, mothers, wives sisters and the people 3:30 P. M. Dr. R. V. Peyton will preach a special sermon. The choir will sing. Every body is invited to come and help us to give God thanks for bringing our boys back home. Be on time and bring a friend. 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A.build ing a great meeting for boys, let no boy miss this meeting. The hour now calls for prayer so we are asking every home to remem her the Y. M. C. A. Mr. W. N. Dabney and wife, Mrs. Mary C. Dabney, Mrs. Ella Dabney and Mr. D. C. Anderson toured to Richmond, from Buckner, Va. last Thursday, making the trip in about two hours and a half. They returned home Thursday evening. MEN AND WOMEN WANTED ALSO BOYS AND GIRLS To Self Our Beautiful Scriptural WALL MOTTOS. They need no framing. They are quick sellers. One Agent gift $8.00 worth in an hour's time. Write for participants. THE HOLINESS PUBLISHING CO. 52 E. 132nd Street. New York City THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. GINIA. Mask. CITY. Alarmed. A Card of Thanks. The Second Baptist Church Chip wishes to thank the following white friends for their contribution to the Colored Thomas M. Crump Monument Fund; Mr. A. N. White; $1.00; Dr. E. Fisher; $1.00; Walter D. Moses Company; $1.00. A Card of Thanks. I take this method of thanking my many friends of Richmond and Easontown, Va. for the many kindnesses shown me during the recent illness and death of my husband, R. Howlett, also for the beautiful floral designs. MARY HOWLEY F. MR. HOWLETT PASSES AWAY. R. A. cowleff deported this life Friday, June 27, at Esmont, Va., where he had some hoping to recover his health. He was a faithful member and devout of Sharon Baptist Church for many years. His funeral was preceded from that Church, Monday, June 28, at lockeck by the pastor, R. A. S. Thomas, assisted by Rev. R. V. Peyton, who portrayed the life and character of the deceased, telling of his faithfulness to his Church. He served a devoted wife, mother, father, two sisters, one brother and many relatives to mourn their loss. His remembrances were taken to Amelia County for burial. Letter of Condolence. Middletown, Va., June 30, 1911. Death has removed from our ranks our brother and member, James Twitty. In the death of our brother the Society has sustained a great loss. Possessing a quiet disposition and a strong Christian character, which endeared him to all who had the good fortune to enjoy his acquaintance. We therefore resolve. First, That all members of our Society emulate the fine Christian example set forth in the life of our brother. Resolved. Second, That we commend his widow to God's grace, which is able to sustain her under the most trying circumstances. We further resolve that a copy of this letter be made a part of the record of this Society, a copy sent to the widow of the deceased and copies be printed in The Richmond Planet and St. Luke Herald. By order of The Laymen's Missionary Society, of the Second Baptist Church. W. I. HOPKINS, President. C. H. HOOPER, Cor. Secy. FLORENCE LETTER Florence, S. C., July 1.—Our old friend, Mr. John Williams, of the A. C. L. wishes to say that those who doubt that he will get the first prize for the most productive half acre of king cotton are requested to view it East of Stacky Street, North Florence. Mrs. Eliza Johnson, of Jacksonville, Fla. is visiting her brother, Mr. Thomas Nelson, North Dargan Street. There was a big time at the Florence County Baptist Union Saturday and Sunday last. Good preaching, fine speeches and rich food. Mr. Cooper left this morning for Johnsonville, S. C., where he is erecting a parsonage for the Baptist Church. Mr. J. L. Jobe passed through the city enroute for his home at Timmonsville, S. C. While searching for a name for little Jobe he and the writer decided to call him "Bottom of the Jug." Miss Leona Mae Webster will leave soon for Aiken, S. C. as a Sunday School delegate to represent Trinity Baptist Sunday School. RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED KLUX KLAN IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. STAGED AT THE BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB OF THIS CITY. A Copy of the Letter Sent to White Citizens--Colored People Are Alarmed. VOLUME XXXVI, NUMBER 34. KU KLU Call Issu STAG A Copy of th NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL HAS BIG CONFERENCE. Durham, N. C., June 23.—Three hundred representative men from North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, District of Columbia, Maryland, Georgia, Miss, Arkansas; Tennessee attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company last week, held in the White Rock Baptist Church. The report of General Manager C. C. Spanding showed a wonderful growth. The company was founded by John Merrick in one rented room with one clerk now they own a home, two story brick building covering half block with forty clerks; 500,000 insured; over half million invested in staple assets, including $200,000 in invested in United States Liberty Loom Bonds; Agent's Force represented by 1,000 representative men, and paid last year for influenza cases alone $100,000. Rev, Severdy C. Ransom, of New York, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, made the principal address, using as his subject "The Power of Organization. The failure of the Negro to know his strength is his weakness," he said, "for others know it and fear him. The Negro will come to his, own when he knows it." Charles Stewart of Chicago also spoke. The officers of the company are John Merrick, president; A. M. Moore secretary treasurer; C. C. Spandling vice-president and general manger; J. M. Avery, assistant general manager; E. R. Merrick, assistant secretary. FULTON NOTES. We had a very good gathering in our Sunday School last week. A few of the members of the school got together some' time after the closing of the Armstrong High School and presented to Miss Olivia Katherine Wooldridge, a very beautiful gold pin. Miss Wooldridge was a graduate of the 1919 June session. She has been a very active worker in our Sunday School, as secretary and chorister, which last position she now holds. On Sunday morning Rev. Cobbs preached to the Fulton Council, 117, Supreme I. O. St. Luke. He preached as never before and of course he had a cause for such. Many were restored to the Church. Don't forget our Pastor's reception at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, July 15, 8:30 P. M. No cards. Friends are invited. Rev. Cobbs and his madam found on arriving last Saturday, that his home had been furnished. He and his madam take this method in thanking the members and friends for a gift of about $450, including furniture and other presents. The funeral services of Sister Fannie Jackson who departed this Hif. June 29, at 11 A. M. were held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thursday, July 3, at 2 P. M. Rev. A. Hobbs, of Norfolk preached the funeral, assisted by Rev. N. B. Brown and Rev. C. A. Cobbs. She was one of the faithful members of Calvary and one of the founders. She was the wife of Rev. A. Jackson and cousin of Director R. W. Whiting. Sunday morning, July 6, Rev. W. H. Skipwith will preach at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. His subject will be, "A Watch." Let us come and hear for ourselves. Sunday evining, 3:30, there will be a unique program rendered at the First Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Richmond Baptist Sunday School Union, C. B. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. The Pastor and Officers of the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, thank their many members and friends for making the pow rally last Sunday a great success. Mrs. Gracie Booker and grandson, Joseph Booker, left for Baltimore. A letter was brought to this office, showing that the revived Ku Klux Klan organization is to gain a foot-hold in this city. It is the same Order that was recently scathingly denounced by Governor Bickett of North Carolina. It explains itself. Here it is: Md. last Wednesday at 12:30 P. M. to visit her children, William and Alfred Booker and her oldest daughter, Mary A. Jackson. May she have a pleasant stay. WANTS TO FIND HER CHILDREN. I would like to locate my two children, Johnnie Lee Thompson, 11 years of age and Alice Marie Thompson, 9 years of age. They were taken by their father, John H. Thompson, from Fourth Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. The children are of light brown complexion. They were last seen at the station in Petersburg, Va., about 10:20 o'clock Sunday night, with their father and a girl about sixteen years of age. It was reported that they purchased tickets for Chillicothe, O. The father is of light brown complexion, about 5 feet, 6 inches in height. Information will be gladly received by a distressed mother. MRS. REBECCA A. THOMPSON, 618 North 30th Street, Richmond, Va. —Mr. Edgar J. Cogbill of South Richmond, left the city last Saturday morning to visit Philadelphia, New York and Boston, Mass. —Pvt. Geo. Edw. White, of South Richmond, has arrived from France and is now at Hoboken, N. J. He is expected home soon. —Miss Nancy Brooks who has been sick for some time is slowly improving at her home in South Richmond. The well known Mr. E. F. Scott, of Clifton Forge, Va., is sick and the brilliant Rev. Dr. Thos. H. White of the same place is indisposed. —Among the recent graduates of Howard University of Washington, D. C., was Miss Leah Virginia Lewis who graduated with honor with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Miss Lewis is the daughter of Mrs. Lucy B. and Mr. Geo W. Lewis, Attorney at Law. BOWSEB—SMITH —Mrs. Alma P. Moeshy announces the marriage of her sister Miss Alice E. Smith to Dr. O. B. H. Bowser, Tuesday July 15th, 1919 at 8 A. M., at her residence 203 W. Clay street. Friends invited. No cards. At home 513 N. Adams street, July 29th, from 9 to 11 P. M. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1919. In all history there is no record of a braver race of men than the fathers who so valiantly aided in the reconstruction of our own beloved Southland, nor could there be a race more truly loyal and more truly law abiding and worthy of the utmost trust than those who cradled and upheld the Ku Klux Klan, even though it involved a seeming disregard of the then established law. Their devotion to the interests of their fellowman, and their forgetfulness of self will forever enshrine them in the hearts of all true patriots. The Columbian Union wishes to perpetuate not only the memory of the loving service of these worthy sires, but to renew the spirit of helpfulness, which made their valiant deeds possible. We trust that the new Richmond Klan will be a worthy successor of the Klan of, half a century ago, and that the new vision of reconstruction and service to our fellowman may ever be uppermost in their thoughts. Those present in the Business Mens Club, American National Bank Building, at 8:30 o'clock P.M. sharp, June 16th, will be seated in the Degree of the mask; thereafter, election of officers will be held. JONES—SMITH. Mrs. Alice S. Houston announces the marriage of her daughter, Pear Louise, to Mr. Sedley D. Jones Thursday, Jun. 26, 2019, at 9:30 o'clock P. M., at her residence, 103 West Jackson Street. Rev. W. H. Stokes officiated. Reception Thursday, July 10, at their residence, 726 North Second Street, from 9 to 11:30 P. M. Friends invited. No cards. COLUMBIAN UNION BUILDING, EIXTH AVENUE, NORTH PHONE MAIN 4610 Nashville, Tenn. man:- In all history there is no more of men than the fathers who have the reconstruction of our own or could there be a race more truly law abiding and worse than those who cradled and even though it involved a then established law. their devotion to the interest and their forgetfulness of service them in the hearts of all. The Columbian Union wishes a story of the loving service of renew the spirit of helpful and diligent deeds possible. We trust that the new Richmond successor of the Klan of half the new vision of reconstruction fellowman may ever be uppers. Those present in the Business National Bank Building, at 8:30 6th, will be seated in the latter, election of officers w there is no record of fathers who so valiant of our own belong to a race more truly ing and worthy of radled and upheld involved a seeming law. the interests of illness of self willarts of all true person wishes to per se service of these set of helpfulness,ible. new Richmond Klan Klan of, half a cent of reconstruction never be uppermost. the Business Mensing, at 8:30 o'clock in the Degree officers will be Yours faithfully, Jon B Jon B Jon Burtons SACRED CONCERT. Sacred Concert, given by Prof. Blackwell, the gospel baritone singer, assist by the choir of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Miss Zenobia G. Gilpin, who will render a special solo. Sunday, afternoon, July 6, 3:30 sharp at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Come and bring an offering for the building fund. Rev. William H. Stokes, Ph. D., Pastor; W. P. Epps, Clerk; W. D. Jones, Leader June 6, 1919. a record of a so so valiant- own beloved more truly worthy of the and upheld the seeming dis- rests of their self will for- true patriots. to perpetuate not of these worthy fulness, which Randol Klan will self a century construction and supermost in Press Mens Club, 50 o'clock P. M. The Degree of the will be held. Miss Carline A. Davis, who has been attending the College of Pharmacy, at the University of Pittsburgh is home spending the vacation with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Davis. Miss Davis is a graduate of Wilberforce University. Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D., Editor of the A. M. E. Review will preach at the Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church, between Leigh and Jackson Streets, Sunday morning, July 6, at eleven o'clock. ```markdown ``` Last Friday night the storm was a great one and Captain John L. Bat kard was present. The work for last Sunday by the boys and men made a full day. The meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the Y. M., C. A. building was well attended. 10 A. M. Prof. Blackwell of Wash ington, D. C., sang for the men in the penitentiary and ten men accepted Christ. The prisoners of the city jail took an active part in the meetings 10 A. M. and the committee was more than paid. 10 A. M. the meetings for the inmates of the city home were very im pressive. The boys crowded the Y. M. C. A. building 4 P. M. and a good meeting was held. Captain R. D. Starke spoke from his shoulder to the men 5:30 P. M., at the building and the men were helped. Singing good. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. 9:30 A. M. at the building meeting for the workers. At the 6th Mt. Zion Baptist church the Great Home Coming Services for the soldiers, sailors, mothers, wives sisters and the people 3:30 P. M. Dr. R. V. Peyton will preach a special sermon. The choir will sing. Every body is invited to come and help us to give God thanks for bringing our boys back home. Be on time and bring a friend. 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building a great meeting for boys, let no boy miss this meeting. The hour now calls for prayer so we are asking every home to remember the Y. M. C. A. Mr. W. N. Dabnoy and wife, Mrs. Mary C. Dabnoy, Mrs. Ella Dabnoy and Mr. D. C. Anderson toured to Richmond, from Buckner, Va. last Thursday, making the trip in about two hours and a half. They returned home Thursday evening. MEN AND WOMEN WANTED ALSO BOYS AND GIRLS. To Self Our Beautiful Scriptural WALL, MOTTOS. They need no framing. They are quick sellers. One Agent sold $8.00 worth in an hour's time. Write for particulars. THE HOLINESS PUBLISHING CO. 52 E. 132nd Street, New York City. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. PRICE, FIVE CENTS GINIA. Mask. CITY. Alarmed. A Card of Thanks. The Second Baptist Church Choir wishes to thank the following white friends for their contribution to the Colonel Thomas M. Crump Monument Fund: Mr. A. N. White; $4.00; Dr. E. Fisher; $1.00; Walter D. Moses Company; $1.00. A Card of Thanks. I take this method of thanking my many friends of Richmond and Esmont, Va. for the many kindnesses shown me during the recent illness and death of my husband, R. A. Howlett, also for the beautiful floral designs. MARY HOWLETT. MR. HOWLETT PASSES AWAY. R. A. Howlett departed this life Friday, June 27, at Esmont, Va., where he had gone hoping to recover his health. He was a faithful member and deacon of Sharon Baptist Church for many years. His funeral was preached from that Church, Monday, June 36, at 4 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Thomas, assisted by Rev. R. V. Peyton, who portrayed the life and character of the deceased, telling of his faithfulness to his Church. He leaves a deposed wife, mother, father, two sisters, one brother and many relatives to mourn their loss. His remains were taken to Amelia County for burial. Letter of Condolence. Richmond, Va., June 30, 1919. Death has removed from our ranks our brother and member, James Twitty. In the death of our brother the Society has sustained a great loss. Possessing a quiet disposition and a strong Christian character, which endeared him to all who had the good fortune to enjoy his acquaintance. We therefore resolve, First, That all members of our Society emulate the fine Christian example set forth in the life of our brother. Resolved, Second, That we commend his widow to God's grace, which is able to sustain her under the most trying circumstances. We further resolve that a copy of this letter be made a part of the record of this Society, a copy sent to the widow of the deceased and copies be printed in The Richmond Planet and St. Luko Herald. By order of the Layman's Missionary Society, of the Second Baptist Church. W. I. HOPKINS, President. C. H. HOOPER, Cor. Secy. FLORENCE LETTER (E. B. Webster) Florence, S. C., July I.—Our old friend, Mr. John Williams, of the A. C. L, wishes to say that those who doubt that he will get the first prize for the most productive half acre of king cotton are requested to view it East of Stacky Street, North Florence. Mrs. Eliza Johnson, of Jacksonville, Fla. is visiting her brother, Mr. Thomas Nelson, North Dargan Street. Thoro was a big time at the Florence County Baptist Union Saturday and Sunday last. Good preaching, fine speeches and rich food. Mr. Cooper left this morning for Johnsonville, S. C., where he is erecting a parsonage for the Baptist Church. Mr. J. L. Jobe passed through the city enroute for his home at Timmonsville, S. C. While searching for a name for little Jobe he and the writer decided to call him "Bottom of the Jug." Miss Leona Mao Webster will leave soon for Aiken, S. C. as a Sunday School delegate to represent Trinity Baptist Sunday School. TWO HEYNET GERMANS ANGRY AFTER SIGNING SAY THEY WOULD NOT HAVE SIGNED HAD THEY KNOWN ENEMY STATUS. Gen. Smuts, South Africa's Delegate, Amazes Gathering by Protest at Hardness of Terms, Pears Industrial Injury to Europe—Opposes Indemnities, Territorial Changes and Punishments—China's Absence a Jarring Note. Ceremony Marred by Crowd in Hall of Mirrors—Germany First to Sign. Then President Wilson. (By the Associated Press.) Versailles, June 28.—World Peace was signed and sealed in the historic Hall of Mirrors at Versailles this afternoon, but under circumstances which somewhat dimmed the expectations of those who had worked and fought during long years of war and months of negotiations for its achieve ment. The absence of the Chinese delegates who at the last moment were unable to reconcile themselves to the Shantung settlement and left the eastern empire outside the formal purviews of peace, stuck the first discordant note in the assembly. A written protest, which Gen. Jan Christian Smuts lodged with his signature was another disappointment to the makers of the treaty. GERMANY STILL AN OUTLAW But, bulking larger, was the attitude of Germany and the German plenipotentiaries, which left them, as evident from the official program of the day and from the expression of M. Clemenceau still outside any formal reconciliation and made actual restoration to regular relations and intercourse with the allied nations dependent not upon the signature of the "preliminaries of peace" today, but upon ratification by the national assembly. TREATMENT RESENTED BY GERMANS. To M. Clemenceau's stern warning in his opening remarks that they would be expected and held, to observe the treaty provisions legally and complete by the German delegates, through Dr. Haniel von Haimhausen, replied after returning to the hotel that had they known they would be treated on a different status after signing than the allied representatives, as shown by their separate exit before the general body of the conference, they never would have signed. Under the circumstances, the general tone of sentiment in the historic sitting was one rather of relief at the uncontrovertible end of hostilities than of complete and unalloed satis faction. CLOSE OF CEREMONY DRAMATIC. The ceremony came to a dramatic close, in fact, reached its highest dramatic pitch—with the wild, enthusiastic reception of President Wilson M. Clemenceau and Mr. Lloyd-George by the crowds outside the palace, who ignored or disregarded the minor discords of the day. They tore the three statesmen from their escorts and almost carried them bodily in their progress through the chateau grounds, to watch the playing of the fountains—a part of the program which had been planned as a dignified state processional of all the plenipotentiaries. WAR ENDS OIN SARAJEVO ANNIVERSARY. Germany and the allied and associated powers signed the peace terms today in the imperial hall where the Germans humbled the French so ighominiously 48 years ago. This formally ended the world war which lasted just 37 days less than 5 years. Today, the day of peace is the fifth anniversary of the murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand at Sarajevo. CEREMONY OF SIGNING IS BRIEF Th ceremony of signing the peace terms was brief. Premier Clemenceau called the session to order in the Hall of Mirrors of the Chateau of Versailles at 3:10 o'clock. The signing began when Dr. Hermann Mueller and Johannes Bell, the German signatories, affixed their names. Herr Mueller signed at 3:12 o'clock and Herr Bell at 3:13 o'clock. President Wilson first of the allied delegates, signed a minute later. At 3:45 o'clock the mementous session was concluded. PAGEANTRY AND GOLD LACE LACKING. All the diplomats and members of their parties wore conventional civil inn clothes. There was a marked lack of gold lace and pageantry. There were few of the fanciful uniforms of the middle ages, whose trai ditions and practices are so sternly condemned in the great, seal-covered document signed today. A spot of color was made against this sombre background by the French guards. A few selected members of the guard were resplendent in their red-plumed silver helments and red, white blue uniforms. VETERANS OF 1871 PRESENT As a contrast with the Franco-German peace session of 1871, held in the same hall, there were present to day grizzled French veterans of the Franco Prussian war. They replaced the Prussian guardsmen of the previous ceremony and the Frenchmen to day watched the ceremony with grim satisfaction. The conditions of 1871 were exactly reversed. Today the disciples of Bismarck sat in the seats of the lowly. THREE UNEXPECTED INCIDENTS Three incidents were emphasized by the smoothness with which the ceremony was conducted. The first of these was the failure of the Chinese delegation to sign. The second was the protest submitted by Gen. Jan Christian Smuts, who declared the peace unsatisfactory. The third, unknown to the general public came from the Germans. When the program for the ceremony was shown to the German delegation Herr von Hainhausen, of the German delegation, went to Col. Henri French liaison officer and protested. He said: "We cannot admit that the German delegates should enter the hall by a different door than the entence delegates, nor that military honors should be withheld. Had we known there would be such arrangements before the delegates would not have come." After a conference with the French foreign ministry it was decided as a compromise to render military honors as the Germans left. Otherwise the program was not changed. SCRAMBLE FOR STANDING ROOM An hour before the siging of the treaty those assembled in the hall had been urged to take their seats, but their eagerness to see the historic ceremony was so keen that they re fused to keep their seats and crowd ed toward the center of the hall, which is so long that a good view was im possible from the distance. Even with opera glasses the correspondents and others were unable to observe satisfactorily. The seats were in no way elevated, consequently there was a general scramble for standing room. Secretary Lansing was the first of the distinguished diplomats to arrive. He was followed shortly by M. Clemenceau and Gen. Bliss. Few of the spectators recognized any of the diplomats as they came in and there were no demonstrations. CROWD PROVES UNWIELDY The delegates of the minor powers made their way with difficulty through the crowd to their places at the table. Officers and civilians lined the walls and filled the aisles. President Wilson's arrival ten minutes before the hour for signing was greeted by a faint burst of applause from the few persons who were able to see him. The German correspondents were ushered into the hall shortly before 3 o'clock and were given standing 1 room in a window at the rear of the 1 correspondents' section. the correspondents' section. When Premier Lloyd George arrived many of the delegates sought autographs from the members of the t- and t- council of four, and they busied them selves signing copies of the official program until the Germans entered the room. down, so as not to block the view. The delegates showed some surprise at the disorder, which did not cease until all the spectators had either seated themselves or found places against the walls. At 7 minutes past 3 Dr. Hermann Mueller, the German secretary for foreign affairs, and Dr. Bell the ecclesiary secretary were shown into the hall, and quietly took their seats at the left end of the U-shaped table. They showed composure, and manifested none of the unacusness which Count von Brockdorff Rantzau head of the German peace delegation displayed when handed the treaty at Versailles. M. CLEMENCEAU'S WARNING M. Clemenceau as president of the conference made brief speech inviting the Germans to sign the treaty Premier Clemenceau said: "The session is open. The allied and associated powers on one side and the German Reich on the other side have come to an agreement on the conditions of the peace. The text has been completely drafted and the president of the conference has stated in writing that the text is about to be signed now is identical with the 200 copies that have been delivered to the German delegation. "The signature will be given now and they amount to a solemn undertaking faithfully and loyally to execute the conditions embodied by this treaty of peace. I now invite the delegates of the German Reich to sign the treaty." GERMANS AFFIX SIGNATURE There was a tense pause, William Martin, master of ceremonies after a moment's delay escorted the German plenipotentiaries to the signatory table where they signed the treaty, the protocol and the Polish undertaking. Because of the confusion and the crowd, the signing lost much of its expected dignity. After the Germans had signed President Wilson, followed by the other American delegates made his way to the table and he and the others speedily affixed their signatures. Premier Lloyd George came next with the English delegation. The British dominions followed—Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India in the order named. SURPRISE AT SMUTS' PROTEST A murmur of surprise passed around the hall when it became known that Gen. Smutz representing South Africa, signed under protest and filed a document declaring that the peace was unsatisfactory. In his protest, Gen. Smutz declared that there were THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA territorial settlements which he be loved would need revision and that there were guarantees provided which he hoped would soon be found out of harmony with the new peaceful temp per and unarmed state of the central powers. Punishments were also fore shadowed, he said, over which a calm er mood might yet prefer to pass the sponge of oblivion. General Smuts said that the in demities stipulated could not be accepted without grave injuries to the industrial revival of Europe. He de clared it would be to the interests of the allied powers to render the stipulations more tolerable and moderate. FRENCH NEXT TO SIGN M. Clemenceau with the French delegates were the next in line for the signing at diten Baron Sainonji and other Japanese delegates. The Italians came after the Japanese and they, in turn were followed by the representatives of the smaller powers. During the attaching of the signatures of the great powers and the Germans a battery of moving picture machines and cameras clicked away so audibly that they could be heard above the general disorder. At 3:45 the booming of cannon in celebration of the peace broke the monotony in the Hall of Mirrors, where the crowd had tired of the almost endless signing. CHINESE DO NOT ATTEND China's failure to send here delegates to the ceremony created much comment. The vacant seats of the Chinese were noted early in the proceedings but it was expected that the delegates would arrive later. Then the report was circulated officially that the Chinese would not sign with out reservation on Shantung, and would issue a statement this evening on their position. M. Clemenceau's announcement that the ceremony was at an end made it clear that China intended to have no part in the day's ceremonies and that she must be dealt with by letter if the signatories are willing to grant her the privilege of making the reservation. GERMANS FIRST TO LEAVE The German delegates left the hall first, the allied representatives remaining in their seats. Those who had assembled in the hall then went to the terrace to see the fountains playing. As Premier Clemenceau, President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George emerged from the palace the great crowd gathered outside swept aside the cordon of troops, cheering madly, Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson were photographed together on the terrace. After the demonstration the three allied leaders left Versailles in the same automobile the crowds following and cheering. The three statesmen were swiped along by the surging thousands Many soldiers broke ranks and joined in the demonstration, while guns boomed and low flying airplanes seemed to fill the air. ELEVEN REGIMENTS ON GUARD The scene around the Versailles palace was an animated one from an early hour. As the morning wore on the crowds kept increasing in size, but the vast spaces around the chateau swallowed them up at first. By noon eleven regiments of French cavalry and infantry under command of Gon. Brecard had taken positions along the approaches to the palace, while within the great court on either side solid lines of infantry in horiz on blue were drawn up at attention. Long before the ceremony began a line of gendarmes was thrown across the approaches. While theoretically only persons bearing passes could get through this line, the crowds gradually filtered into and finally filled the square. Within this square hundreds of fortunate persons had taken up positions at the windows of every wing of the palace. DELEGATES AND OFFICIALS began to arrive, laden with delegates officials and distinguished guests. The final allotment of seats in the ceremonial chamber meanwhile had been made. The places for the German delegates were reserved on the side of the horseshoe table, where they touched elbows with the Japanese plenipotentiaries on their right and the Brazilians on their left. The delegates from Ecuador, Peru and Liberia faced the Germans across the narrow table. When the detachments of fifteen soldiers each from the American, British and French forces entered the hall shortly before 3 o'clock and took their places at the windows, Premier Clemenceau stepped up to the French detachment and shook the hand of each man. The man had been selected from those who bore honorable, and the premier expressed his pleasure at seeing them there and his regret for the sufferings they had endured for their country. There was some little difficulty in the section of the hudd reserved for the press because of overcrowding and persons on the front rows, in their eagerness to see, stood upon the benches cutting off the view of those behind. Energetic efforts by the officials, however finally succeeded in restoring a fair measure of order in the press inclosure and the reserved sections at either end of the hall, where there also had been some com motion. LAST MINUTE CHANGES The caretials of Dr. Henry Mueller and Dr. Johnnanes Bell, German plenopotentiaires, were approved this morning and everything was virtually in readiness here at an early hour for the ceremony. The morning had been a cloudy one, but shortly before midday the clouds began to break and the indications were that the afternoon of the momentous ceremony would be bright and sunny. Last minute changes were made in the program to expedite the signing of the treaty. Two additional tables were placed beside the one within the historic hall of mirrors on which the peace treaty was laid. One of the new tables held the Rhino convention and the other the protocol costing changes in and interpretations of the treaty. All these documents had to be signed by each plenipotentiary, and the arrangement of the tables thus enabled three persons to be engaged simultaneously in affixing their signatures. GOOSE QUILLS PROVIDED Because of the size of the treaty and the fragile seals it hore, the plan to present it for signing to Premier Clemenceau. 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M ITCHELL, N. G. BOOKER, J. J. CARTER, R. W. WHITING, E. F. JOHNSON. HENRICO COUNTY, VA Dec. 29, 1916 Scale: 1:50 FOUR THE PLANET Published Every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.10 Three Months.....60 Foreign Subscriptions.....2.50 SATURDAY.....JULY 5, 1919 Buy land, colored folks. If you never finish paying for it, buy land. When you get married be happy; when you get a divorce don't be miserable. Regardless of what other people do be honest and upright. It will pay in the long run. People, who expect to get even handed justice in the courts will often be mistaken. Pray without ceasing. During these times of deceit and deception, prayers are surely needed. Italy withdrew from the Peace Conference and then as quickly re-entered that same conference. This country is entering upon an era of industrial prosperity unparalleled in the history of the world. China did not sign the peace treaty but who has ever heard talk in recent years about there being Peace in China? Thomas Dixon may not be directly interested in the new Ku Klux Klan, but it bears all the car-marks of the Clansman. Be polite and obliging to the white folks and to the colored ones, no matter how you may dislike the one and hate the other. Undertakers are busy and the preachers are busy alarming the congregation over the activity of the undertakers. Dealers selling soft drinks are having about as hard a time at the business as the liquor dealers had when they were selling "hard" drinks. People, who have stocks of liquor on hand must report the fact to the United States Government. Thieves can remove it, but the owners can not. We are reproducing in this issue the letter sent out by the Ku $ ^{5} $ Klux Klan organization. Read it for yourselves and draw your own conclusions. We are advising colored folks to come back to Virginia and an organization of the Kqi Kux Klan is being organized right in this city to tell them to stay away. Good Lord deliver us! Did Mayor Ainslie know about this proposed organization of Ku Klux Klan in Richmond? It is a mighty poor advertisement for Richmond, so far as the colored folks are concerned. The Ku Klux Klan is preparing to drive the colored folks out of the Southland, just about the time that Hon. Samuel Gompers is opening the door of the American Federation of Labor to let them come in. On the Level Now, Is This You? AS HE THINKS HE IS. AS HE REALLY IS. GEORGE JOHNSON-7-19- The League of Nations now seems to be only a League of Five Nations and if the United States Senate has its way, it may be a League of Four Nations. Couples that are unhappy after the marriage to the point of seeking a divorce usually have in sight some one else with whom they imagine they could live as though in a Garden of Eden. This is a mirage that usually does not last long after the separation has taken place. --- The new whiskey law will permit druggists to sell liquor on prescription, but the patient must be bad off lawfully in need of this kind of nourishment. If the doctors are to have the matter in hand and the pharmacists, it will be good for both for every family will now have a competent physician. President Wilson is coming home. He has had the time of his life in France and he will have a similar experience on this side of the Atlantic. He has much vitality, but he seems to be determined to use it all up, be fote he is many years older. ```markdown ``` Making the United States "bone dry" with millions of quarts of liquor in this country is like having a painless extraction of a tooth, although the patient feels at the time like his whole jaw bone is coming out. This is a great country. Now, you see liquor; now you don't; now you drink liquor; now, you don't. The organization and revival of the old Ku Klux Klan comes like a veritable nightmare. Colored folks are ready for such organization. The training overseas in the United States Army will make it easily possible for this organization to be mastered almost before its birth. They may have sent cattle to France but they brought back trained soldiers. The men who did not fear the trained veterans of Germany will hardly run PS HE THINKS HE IS. away from the lawless Ku Klux Klan of today in free America. The death and burial of John Barley-Corn was formally and officially announced at 12 o'clock last Monday night, but there are thousands of persons, who are willing to testify that his body was not in the casket lowered into its official grave on that date. He has been seen peeping around many a corner since that time. GOVERNOR BICKETT SPEAKS PLAINLY. The following telegraphic dispatch will be read with pleasure by patriotic citizens, both white and colored everywhere. Raleigh, N. C., June 29.—The Loyal Order of Clansmen, a fraternal order being organized in North Carolina, with the insignia of the Ku-Klux-Klan and the mystic letters of "K K R" prominent on literature has attracted a sweeping public denunciation from Governor Bickett, who has been in formed that the formation of the order has caused considerable alarm among the thoughtful people of both races. This shows that the better classes of white and colored people are of one mind and the effort of the Nero THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA hating white people on one side and the trouble breeding, irresponsible black people on the other will secure scant sympathy from that element of the body politic that realizes that the interests of each are identical. There is only one way to deal with law-defying organizations and that is for the forces of law and order, regardless of color to unite and wipe them out of existence. We congratulate North Carolina up on having such a bold, justice loving Chief Executive like Governor Bickett. Truly has it been said that where one door is shut against us, another shall be opened. When it comes to white men of this type offering them selves for office colored people should ignore party lines and secretly support them. ```markdown ``` THAT HORRIBLE LYNCHING. The lynching of John Hartfield, colored near Collins, Mississippi June 26th, 1919 was as brutal and as friendish as the crime committed. The fact that colored men aided in the fiendish crime only emphasizes the fact that the whole community has become brutalized. Although the physician declared that the dying man was fatally wounded and could not live twenty four hours, the men who sought his life had recourse to fiendish orgies that rival the crimes of the Middle Ages. We are now appearing in Europe as the advocates and sponsors for civilization, while right here in America, Governor Bilbo is quoted as saying: Excitement is at such a height through South Mississippi that any armed attempt to interfere with the mob would doubtless result in the death of hundreds of persons. The Negro has confessed, says he is ready to die, and nobody can keep the inevitable from happening. This seems to us furnishes the reason why he should not have been lynched and his body burned to ashes. There was no possible doubt, but what the law would have had its course and that he would have been legally executed. If on the other hand, the mob is to reign supreme, then it would be better to let it supplant the law and each citizen would JIMCROWISM POOR SCHOOLS AS WE REALLY IS. show exactly what to expect. The news has been flushed to Europe and no doubt President Woodrow Wilson has been embarrassed by these reports from his own country. Black men stood ready to help execute him. This shows that there was absolutely no excuse for this lynching. Had these colored men been on the jury, their verdict would have been known when the evidence had been concluded. This disregard of the law is becoming acute. The thoughtful people of the United States are scouting danger in these outbursts of lawlessness. It is a hapless black man today; it will be a hopeless white man tomorrow and perhaps a crumbling national government in the years to come. Lynch-law must go! TROUBLE IN INDIANA. The National Defender and Sun tells about racial discrimination in Gary, Indiana. Ridley's Drug Store, (white) has declined to serve soft drinks to colored people and the proprietor told a committee frankly that colored folks patronage was not wanted. 'There is a colored pharmacist there, who handles soft drinks, but some how or the other, although it is the same and served out of the same kind of fountain, it does not Time. Rose's Hy-Quality HAIR GROWER A matchless Scabpell Produces Positive Results FOR 50¢ FURNISHED AT NO FEE, LONDON NEW YORK CITY MAIL Time Rose's HY-QUALITY TOILET PREPAPATIONS 2200 7TH AVE. NEW YORK taste as good to the colored school-teachers as that served from the foun-tain at Ridgley's Drug Store, where they are not wanted. This is the experience of the colored folks in this western city. It takes this kind of race prejudice to drive them to a drug store operated by their own people. The usual way of many of these kind of colored folks is to drive all of the white patronage away from a white man's business and then fail to go there in sufficient numbers to supply the deficiency in money lost as a result of such a happening. We would recommend that the colored folks build up the colored pharmacist and boycott the white one who has notified them that their trade is not wanted. Colored folks down here have prospered under such treatment. If the white folks wont sell us in their stores, we open ones of our own where our own people can enjoy all of their rights and privileges under the law. We are sorry for these colored folks in that northern and west ern clime. We would suggest that as wages are good here, the southern white folks are sympathetic or rather some of them are, that they would sell out their belongings there and come back home. This You? HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS GEORGE B. JOHNSON 7-19- WHAT DOES IT MEAN? We were astounded to have handed to us the original of a letter which had evidently been sent to certain white citizens here, calling a meeting of the Columbian Union, which claims to be a successor of the Ku Klux Klan with the emblems of that organization. The purposes of that body of men were to terrorize and maltreat colored people of both sexes. Its record of brutality and murder forms one of the darkest pages in American history. Now, when white people and colored ones are fraternizing and preparing to work for each other's interests this discordant note is heard here in Richmond. The meeting was called for Monday June 16th, at 8:30 and those who attended were to be seated in the Degree of the mask, what ever that means. Officers were to be elected. Who were they? But the most remarkable and astounding part of the whole business is the place selected for this meeting. The Richmond Klan was organized or proposed to be organized in the Business Men's Club. 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JACOBS' PHARMACY COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. of the Mayor of the City of Richmond and of the Director of the Department of Public Safety. Were these officials advised of this meeting? Was this meeting held? If this Richmond Klan is organized, it is time for the right thinking people in general, regardless of color, and the colored people in particular to do the same thing. What need can there be for such a grassroots organization at this time? When the white folks wanted the colored folks to help them, these colored folks responded with alacrity. What is the meaning of this revival of all of the old time patriad and the organization of a Ku Klux Klan right here in Richmond? Again, we propound the question what does it mean? Will the very able President of the Chamber of Commerce explain this embarrassing situation? We are reproducing one of the letters so that there can be no misunderstanding about the matter. Gentlemen, what does it all mean? COLORED FOLKS AND THE LABOR UNIONS. It is estimated that there are twelve million colored laboring men in the United States of America and that this mighty army of industrial workers had the balance of power in the war now being waged between labor and capital. The emigration of tens of thousands of white workmen to Europe has created a situation that borders upon a panic among organized labor. How is the situation to be met? Race prejudice has been sent to the rear and the complete recognition of this vital factor in the industrial situation shows conclusively that the leaders of organized labor have studied the situation carefully. But what has organized capital been doing? This mighty power is largely responsible if not wholly so for the mighty influence being wielded by these colored people. In throwing open its doors, the American Federation of Labor will naturally control direct all skilled colored mechanics who enter the confines. Can colored laboring men afford to accept the invitation save as an independent unit operated and controlled by their own recognized leaders? This is the vital question and its answer will depend upon whether or not colored people have organizing ability to the extent of trusting their own leaders. Attitudes of dollars will be expend ed during the next few years whether or not it shall be expended upon colored organizations or white ones or white and colored ones combined will depend upon the ability of black labor to organize and be prepared to present themselves and their cause to those who employ this labor. We shall watch with interest the result of the contest. The American Federation of Labor has taken a long step forward. Should colored laboring men not be accorded all of their rights and privileges as members of the organization in dealing with organized capital, would the white labor agree to strike in support of their claims just as black men would be expected to strike in support of the white men's claims? If they would not, what advantage would accrue to them as a result of this union? We are much interested in the outcome of this remarkable situation. Certain it is that organized white labor cannot come unto its own without the support of organized black labor. But will organized black labor meet the situation under the leadership of white men sent out by organized white labor or will they rally to the support of organized white labor under their own chieftains and vice versa? When this question is answered with a degree of certainty, then the labor question so far as it affects the colored people of the country will be one for an easy solution of what has been a perplexing problem. 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Box 145, Penn, Terminal Station, New York City. When writing, mention this paper. THE BENEFIT ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE, VA., July 1—Mrs. Page Craichton and two little daughters, of Nitro, W. Va., who spent two weeks in the city with Mrs. J. Douglas Herben, of 325 High Street N. W. took leave for home. She will spend a few days with friends and relatives in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Mrs. Herben will leave for Baltimore to join her husband, Dr. Herben, who will take a Southern tour in evangelistic service. He keeps busy fighting satan and is a wonderful speaker. Mrs. Louise M. Braxton, principal and founder of Macon Industrial Institute, Macon, Georgia is in the city delivering her famous lectures on the most important subjects confronting the colored people of America, which every colored man, woman, girl and boy should hear for indeed the writer feels safe in saying that Mrs. Braxton $ ^{1} $ in a class by herself. All who heard her declare $ ^{2} $ he is the best they ever heard. She spoke to the people at the Hill Street Baptist Church, Monday night, June 30, to a very anxious and appreciative audience. She will speak Sunday afternoon at the Hampton Theatre, where white people of the city will be invited to hear this great woman on behalf of her race as she presents their cause and points out the ways of betterment for our people. Hear her at The Hampton, July 6, at 3:30 Sunday afternoon and you will never regret the time spent and if you have been unable to h₀ h₀ some one, I am satisfied you will be able after hearing her. Mrs. C. Walker will be pleased to have her friends and the general public to call at her cafe, 634, corner of Eighth Avenue and Peach Road, where you will be served with the delicacies of the season. July Fourth is special opening day. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker have been married eleven years and will celebrate their anniversary. This will be known as the Community Cafe. Last Sunday morning Rev. James S. Hatcher spoke to his people at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church on the subject of true friendship that existed between Jonathan and David. He made a most interesting and helpful discourse of the great subject showing how much more important it is for men to cultivate a friendship with Jesus, who never deceives nor denies us His favor and care. The Reverend showed how sad a picture it was to look around our homes and observe that vacant chair; then saddest of all is to be vacant from the Lord's table. At night Rev. Hatcher spoke on that memorable topic concerning God's command to Abram to go into a land where He would show him. Mr. Thomas Hackley, of Sixth Avenue, N. W. accepted Christ immured laterly after the sermon. Mr. John Traynham fell from a dray on Peach Street last Tuesday morning. Mrs. Laura J. Hurt and family is delighted to learn that her son is home from overseas and is now at Camp Lee. He expects to spend the Fourth with mother and family at 514 Seventh Street, N. W. The twelfth annual convention of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs convened in the First Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Va. June 25, 26, 27. Their motto is, "Lifting as we climb." The session was one of telling interest as well as a financial success for the cause of women of the State. May this noble work continue to grow and prosper to the end that their cause may be properly safeguarded for future ages. Those attending from Ranoke wore, Mrs. M. B. Paxton, Miss Georgia Hairston, Mrs. Maude Reynolds. Mrs. E. I. Becker is reported indisposed this week, but hopes to be at her place of business the latter part of the week. It was learned here this afternoon that Mr. Casper Fuller who was take_n to Petersburg, Va. died today. He was injured at the N, and W. roundhouse several months ago and was treated at Burrell's Memorial Hospital and was released some time ago. He went home, where his mental condition grew worse until he was taken to Petersburg, where he died. Miss Constance Henderson and father have returned from Homestead and Columbus, Ohio, where they spent their pleasant vacation. Miss Thenstra Barber, of Philadelphia, Pa. is the guest of her mother on Tenth Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Eliza Poe, of 442 Sixth Avenue, N. W. was called to Baltimore to the bedside of her very ill son in law. Mr. William H. Burwell, 604 Sixth Avenue, N. W. left for Chicago, Ill. where he will spend ten days with his brother, Mr. Lawrence Burwell. Mr. Rufus Woolfolk, of Philadelphia, Pa. is the guest of his sister. Mrs. Annie Thomas, 710 Gainsboro Avenue, N. W. Mrs. Frank McCoy, of Winston-Salem, N. C. is the guest of Deacon Lindsey, in the North-east. Rev. J. S. Hatcher of A. M. E. Lighten Your Dark Skin RACE MEN AND WOMEN PROTECT YOUR FUTURE BY USING BLACK AND WHITE OINTMENT. BY MAIL 25 CENTS. SEE WHAT IT DID FOR VIOLA STEELE. [Picture of a woman in a white dress with a star on her shoulder]. If you send $1.00 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment, a 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free. Address, PLOUGH CHEMICAL COMPANY, Memphis, Tennessee. Black and White Ointment sold everywhere. AGENTS MAKE A GOOD LIVING representing us. Apply for territ White Ointment provides a chance experience required. Black and representing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Black and White Ointment provides a chance for you to make a good living. No experience required. Black and White Ointment sells fast and easy Church attended the Conference at Hampton Institute this week. Mr. Beverly Twitty, of Newport News, Va. left for Lynchburg where he will visit his brother. Mr. Twitty is on a visit to the Southwest and his old friends. He says that he expect to make this city his future home. Miss Ella Bowden, of 613 Harrison Avenue, N. W. is confined to her home suffering with Roanoke's epidemic—mumps. Mr. Herbert D. Williams of the P. E. Department at Camp Mills, N. J. arrived home with his discharge Thursday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Williams, of Eighth Avenue, N. W. gentlemen. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. W. Caldell, proprietor. All work called for and delivered. FARMVILLE NEWS LETTER. Mrs. Mary Perry and Mrs. Fitzgerald are very ill. Mrs. Matilda Branch, died at her home Tuesday morning. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, two daughters. Miss Cora Branch of Newark, N. J. and Mrs. Lizzie Scott of this city: five sons. Mosses. Madison. Rev. Ernest L. Williams, of Annapolis, Md. came to Roanoke to office at the funeral of Mrs. Fostine Taylor Merritt, who died last Wednes day in Norfolk, after an operation $i_1$ one of the Hospitals in Norfolk. Miss Lathia Downing was married to Dr. Rose, of Dayton, Ohio last Wednesday at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, at 2:30 P. M. They left for the West at 4:45 P. M. The famous Wright Orchestra, of Columbus, Ohio played three days around Roonoke. They have been $i_2$ in Virginia eight weeks and they expect to return home on July 6. Mr. O. S. Wright has the management of the company of seven men. Mr. Sam Stockton, of Pittsburgh is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. He appears to be enjoying the best of health. Rev. E. E. Ricks, of Newark, N. J. preached at the First Baptist Church on July 2. Mr. Charles V. Hayden and Mr. Perry Whitten returned to Roanoke from across the pond this week. They were very glad to see old friends. Rev. Edward Philpot returned to the Quaker City this week. His mother is much improved. He is coming again soon. The Hampton Cafe is the place you are looking for when in Roanoke. You will be treated right there. Under the management of Mr. J. F. Cooper. Get a copy of The Planet at Coles and Dagger. Also all the rest of the colored papers every Saturday. 600 Gainsboro Avenue. Mrs. Maggie Howard, of Cleveland Ohio is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hattie W. Walker, 720 Jefferson Street. Soldier Richard Terry of the Tenth Cavalry is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Terry, 237 Fifth Avenue. N. W. on a thirty day's furlough. Dry cleaning and dyeing a specialty. Phone 2942, 201 Second Avenue, N. W. Rockhill Dye Works, cleaning and repairing for ladies and tory and special deal. Black and for you to make a good living. No White Ointment sells fast and easy. gentlemen. Satisfaction guaranteed, J. W. Caldell, proprietor. All work called for and delivered. FARMVILLE NEWS LETTER. Mrs. Mary Perry and Mrs. Fitzgerald are very ill. Mrs. Matilda Branch, wife of Mr. Robert Branch, died at her home, Tuesday morning, Death was caused by a paralytic stroke. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, two daughters, Miss Cora Branch of Newark, N. J., and Mrs. Lizzie Scott of this city; live sons, Messrs. Madison John and Albert, of this city; Mr. Edward Branch of Newark and Mr. Albert Branch of Landgraft, W. Va., three sisters, live brothers and nineteen grandchildren. Miss Pearl Gunn, niece of Mrs. Daniel Brown, died at her home in Greensboro, N. C., June 4. Miss Irene Anderson has gone to Providence, R. I, for the Summer. Miss Martha R. Hilton is taking a course in trained nursing at Freed man's Hospital, Washington D. C. Miss Cassandra Branch is attending the Summer Normal at Petersburg; Miss Alberta Bolling at Norfolk and Mrs. Julia Womack, at Hampton. Miss Eliza Jackson and Mr. Paul Reid were quietly united in marriage Thursday night, June 26 at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Harriett Polling. Rev. J. A. Augustus per formed the ceremony. Their many friends wish them much joy. Mr. Alfred Farrar has purchased a Ford touring car. Rev. J. W. Wiley, pastor of First Baptist Church has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in the North. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Augustus Griggs is still confined to his bed. Miss Eva Hilton is playing the organ at the First Baptist Church during the absence of the organist, Miss Cassandra Brageh. Get Quality Hair Pomade from your druggist or hair-dresser. Mrs. C. O. Hilton and Mrs. Martha Griffin are visiting Mrs. Hilton's mother in Lynchburg. Dr. Clément Branch has returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Don't forget the Ideal and Bright Light cafes on Main Street. The minstrel show given last Tuesday night at Ely Street Hall by Miss Alberta Bolling was quite a success. Good moving pictures can be seen at Ely Street Hall. Come in and hear the new piano. Messrs. Jack- FREE THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and a tie with a star emblem.] The Late Colonel Thomas M. Crump MEMORIAL TO COLONEL THOMAS M. CRUMP. Officers and Committee: W. Henry Walton, President; John R. Chil s. Vice President, J. W. Thompson, Treasurer, Edward Turner, Ree. Secretary, John T. Taylor, Fin. Secretary, W. Henry Jones, John T. Eggleston, J. Henry Taylor, James Anthony, R. H. Fauntleroy, B. A. Graves, Chaplain. Send all contributions to John T. Taylor, 700 N. 2nd, St. Richmond Vt. Contributions: Brought Forward ..... $714.37 2nd Baptist Church Choir by Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington. 39.40 2nd Baptist Church S. S. by Frs. Gertrude L. Washington 6.31 2nd Baptist, Church Usher Board by Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington 5.00 Ladies Auxiliary of 2nd Bapt. Church, by Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington 5.00 Members and Friends of 2nd Baptist Church, by Mrs. Gertrude L. Washington. 1 Hill City Court. 2 Mr. James Robinson, Rio Vista Cascade. 3 Lodge. 4 W. K. Falls, City. 5 Vestibule Lodge, No. 145. 6 Buena Vista Court, No. 185. 7 Willing Workers Court. 134. 8 Eye View Lodge, No. 54. 9 Ziontown Lodge. 10 Winterpock Court, No. 124. 58,39 2,000 .50 5,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 son, Reed and Quarles, managers. Mrs. Lucy Jeffress is visiting friends in New York City. Mr. Alfred Farrar and family motored to Crewe last Thursday. Mrs. Florence Ward of New York City and her two children, Hannah and Osbourne, and Miss Nannie Taylor, of Richmond are visiting at the home of Mr. Thaddeous Ward. We are glad to see so many of our boys home from France. Mrs. Ellen Miles has returned from a visit with Richmond friends. The Art Circle met last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Pearl Madden. All had a delightful time. Mr. John Brown has returned from Washington, D. C. and is much improved in health. Miss Lavalette Branch and Miss Mary Belle Jackson have returned from a visit with Richmond friends. Mrs. Mattie Bullocks, of Washington, D. C. is home on a visit. Mrs. Mary Hall has been called here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Mary E. Jones is visiting in Lenneburg. Children's Day Exercises were held at the Beauhail A. M. E. Church, Sunday, June 22. Miss Clara Madden presided at the organ and rendered the music in a manner that would have been a great credit to one many years her senior. The many people present greatly enjoyed the excellent program directed by Mrs. Pearl Madden and Mrs. Annie K. Vaughn. A splendid address was given by Rev. Augustus Griggs and timely remarks were made by Supt. R. H. A. Brown, Mr. Alfred Lanester, Superintendent of the First Baptist Church Sunday School and by the pastor, Rev. J. R. Augustus. Sunday morning, June 29, Children's Day Exercises were held at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Violet Bacon was mistress of ceremonies. Among the many excellent numbers on the program were beautiful solos by Miss Lilian Page and Miss Naomi Branch, also several beautiful bass solos by Mr. Lemuel Blind. An address was given by Rev. Dr. Morris, of Lynchburg. Timely remarks were made by Rev. J. W. Willey. THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES The boys and men of the Association find much pleasure in the games that are played in keeping with the work. If I be lifted up I will draw all men. The great plea for the Y. M. C. A. is not to leave her Foundation. Last Friday night was a great hour with the Blues who gave the Reds a very excellent programme. Rev. R. D. Sharke gave an address that went right to the spot. Subject: The Rejected Stone. Every man was on the job. The Reds are warming up for they do not want to saw that pile of wood. Keep busy men. Every boy and man found work to do last Sunday with the Y. M. C. A. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET Vestibule Court, No. 153. 2 Hill Top Lodge, No. 143. 0 Georgetown Lodge, No. 159. 2 Christian Light Court. 2 Mayflower Court. 2 Mountain Beauty Court. 2 Star of Hope Court. 2 West Point Lodge. 10 R. W. Moss, City. 1 John Bland, City. 1 Westwood Lodge, No. 199. 1 Prince George Court, No. 56. 2 Georgetown Court, No. 152. 1 Mr. Adolphus Jackson, City. 1 Cape Charles Lodge, No. 174. 5 Crozet Lodge, No. 206. 5 Mr. R. T. 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For the last fifteen years, Sycamore Cemetary has not been used for burial purposes and at times it has been nothing but a veritable wilderness, so that about a year ago, Mrs. Smith had our founder's remains disinterred and reinterred in the "Beautiful Woodland" This is all that has ever been done of this nature by way of perpetuating our founder's memory, and nothing at all has been done so far as the Order of True Reformers is concerned. Therefore, King Solomon Fountain No. 7, of which our founder was a member has deemed it proper and appropriate to cooperate with Mrs. Smith in defraying the expense of this last tribute of respect to our disfigured chieftain and financial Moses of the Race, although the move ment is entirely solicited on Mrs. Smith's part. The members of other fountains of the Brotherhood and the Race in general are cordially invited to participate. Twenty members of King Solomon Fountain have already started the fund by each subscribing from $1.00 to $5.00 totaling $28.50 which will be supplemented from time to time by other members. Send all contributions and subscriptions to Mrs. M. E. Wyatt, Secretary 608 N. Second St., Richmond, Va. in care of the Main Office of the Grand Fountain. It is our plan to raise this fund not later than October 20th, 1919 the occasion of our founder's 70th birthday anniversary. We ask, however, that you send your subscription to the Secretary at once. The names of all contributors to the amount of $1.00 or more, will be published in the Reformer. Contributors of two or more dollars, will be presented with a handsomely bound copy of the "Life and Public Services of William W. Browne," written by the late Daniel Webster Davis of Richmond, Va., with an introduction by Bishop B. F. Lee of Wilberforce, Ohio; Statistician of the A. M. E. Church and published by Mrs. M. A. Browne Smith. 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(b) If discharged more than three months and less than nine months insured must be in as good health as at date of discharge, and so state in his application for reinstatement when sending in premiums past due. No medical examinations is required. (c) If insured was discharged be fore January 1, 1919 the insurance may be reinstated at any time before September 30, 1919 on the same conditions as in paragraph (b) above; namely must be in as good health as at date of discharge and so state in his application for reinstatement when sending in past due premiums No medical examination is required. 2.Where the insured has paid the first premium due-after he was discharged but has failed to pay some of the later ones. (a) If less than three months be hind in premium payments and in insured is in as good health as when policy lapsed and so states in his application he may reinstate without medical examination by sending in premiums past due. (b) If more than three months be hind and less than nine months, in insured may reinstate, if in as good as at the date when the insurance lapsed and so states in his application and submits therewith a satisfactory report to that effect to the Direct or of War Risk Insurance from a reputable physician, together with premiums past due. 3. Where the insurance has been formally cancelled it may be reinstated on conditions similar to the above. If the policyholder is unable to keep the full amount of War Risk Insurance he carried while in the ser vice he may reinstate part of it from $1,000 up to $10,000 in multiples of $500. Reductions may be made in multiples of $500 to any amount, but not less than $1,000. Premiums are due on the first of the month, although payments may be made any time during the calendar month. Premiums should be paid by check draft, or money order payable to the Treasurer of the United States, and seat to the Premium Receipt Station Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C. The Bureau of War Risk Insurance urges all discharged service men, whenever they write to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to be sure to FIVE furnish the following information: 1. Full name (including first, middle and last name) and complete address. 2. Rank at the time of applying for insurance. 3. Army or navy organization at time of applying for insurance. 4. Army serial number, if in the Army. 5. The number of insurance certificate, if known. If this is done, the handling of the matter will be greatly expedited. Notwithstanding the reinstatement ruling service men must bear in mind that while they have the opportunity to again put their policies in force if the insurance becomes lapsed at the end of the calendar month, death claims will not be paid if death should occur before reinstatement of policy. Premiums should be kept up to insure the safety of his policy, hence the slogan, "Don't Fall Behind." IMPORTANT NOTICE! To all who are expecting to attend the Virginia State Negro Business League at Suffolk, Va., July 23 24, 1919: Please send your name and full address to the undersigned at once, so that hotel and other arrangements can be arranged for you. Suffolk is opening wide her doors for you. Write to Dr. J, F. Jordan, Sec. of Arrangements, Box 308 Suffolk, Va. (All other papers will please copy.) IF YOU WANT A Music Guide TO LEARN YOU HOW TO PLAY all keys in music on Piano or Organ; that will also teach you to play a piece in one hour—let me know. All Music is Written in This Guide. 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Ellisville, Miss., June 26.—Trailed ten days through three Southern Mississippi counties by posses which included several hundred members of his own race, John Hartfield, Negro confessed assailant of an Ellisville young woman was captured desperately wounded near Collins at daybreak this morning, taken to the scene of his crime, hanged to a gum tree and then burned to ashes. His victim, wit nessed the lynching. While Negroes took part in the actual lynching of Hartfield, posse leaders freely admitted they rendered valuable assistance during the chase, knowing when they enlisted that it was intended to lynch the fugitive when he was caught. The lynching was conducted in a manner which the authorities characterized as orderly. Guarded by a committee of citizens of Ellisville, Hart field was taken first to the office of Dr. A. J Carter who after examination of gunshot wounds received when the fugitive made his fight against capture declared the Negro could not live more than twenty-four hours. In the meantime a group of silent men were pilling crossties and brush in a depression in the ground near the railroad trestle. There was no shooting. Arrangements apparently had been made days ago. The victim of Hartfield's crime was escorted into he physician's office after the wounds had been examined. She positively identified him as her assailant. When she left the Negro said to the committee: "You have the right man." HANGED TO BIG GUM TREE Then there were quiet conferences. Members of the committee circulated in the crowd. Reports that there would be a "burning" at 5 o'clock gave way to statements that there would be a "hanging at the big gum tree." Hartfield was told what the crowd intended doing with him, but only repeated: "You have the right man." Later he said he knew he was going to die and declared he wished to warn "all men, white and colored to think before doing wrong." Hartfield was not taken to jail although earlier reports were that he had been lodged there. From the doctor's office he was taken to the street and faced the crowd. You have the right man," he reiterated. Then a moose found its way around his neck and the trip to the big gum tree was started, the crowd still ominously silent. Under the big gum tree Hartfield forcibly detained his victim all of the night of Sunday June 15. It was under a limb of the same gum tree that Hartfield was hanged as soon as the rope could be pulled up by hundreds of hands. Then occurred the first demonstration. While the body was in its death struggles, pistols were produced by the men in the crowd and fired point-blank at the swinging form. Before the rope had been cut by bullets burning fagots were thrown under the body, and an hour later there was only a pile of ashes. VICTIM WITNESSES EXECUTION The victim with her aged mother witnessed the execution. When she reached her home she was informed that more than $1,000 had been sub ser bed for her use by people in the crowd. No arrests were made after the Lynching and tonight the little town was quiet. Most of the visitors from the surrounding country left for their homes. Petitions to Governor Bilbo to prevent the threatened Lynching brought a reply from the executive to the of feet that he was "utterly powerless" as the State had no troops. "Further more" the Governor was quoted as saying "excitement is at such a height through South Mississippi that any armed attempt to interfere with the mob would doubtless result in the deaths of hundreds of persons. The Negro has confessed says he is ready to die, and nobody can keep the inevitable from happening." HARRISONBURG POLICE FIND A CAR OF WHISKEY. Automobile Crashes Into Team of Horses Killing Both of Them. 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Dillard who took him incharge. He confessed to being an occupant of the fill-fated car, giving his name as Georgo Gennings, 111 Second street, Richmond. Upon being questioned, after much deliberation he gave his companions name as William Parker white of the same city. Gennings claimed that he knew nothing about the whisky packed in the car; that he happened to be in Baltimore with out carfate home and had asked Parker er if he might ride with him to which Parker consented. The car was traveling under a Maryland license, No. 34208, and in the body of the car was found a Virginia license No. 57796. STATE POLICE IN TENNESSEE. Nashville, Tenn.—Various methods of controlling and of punishing mobs have been considered in Southern legislatures the past year; but Tennee see has enacted a law with the kind of teeth that can bite a mob in two before it gets to the lynching stage. This is the first Southern state to profit by the experience of Pennsylvania in rooting out her murderous hoodlums of a generation ago. The governor of Tennessee now has a state police force of 600 scattered through the state but readily mobilized. He has power to call them out on his own responsibility whenever and wherever in his judgment, law and order are in danger. If a lynching should hereafter occur in this state the head of the state would be held responsible by public opinion. This fixing of responsibility has been shown to be an essential part of any great advance in good government; and Tennessee hopes it is through with mob murders. ```markdown ``` Affectionately known to the A. E. F. as "That Regular Filler" home again after a year and three months of almost continuous performances for the entertainment of American soldiers in France. M. 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JOHNSON'S SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE. THE SCHOOL OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE. NIGHT PHONE, MAD. 515-W SATURBAY er Po, 3 pa ah yon eemanthaee MU ean a Oe PRU eS SET Bare vee Sa ad Aes ay Ate ee NW SI Nae SATURDAY. s.eeseeJULY 5, 1919 GERMAN ADMIRAL ORDERED HIS MEN (LO SINK ALL SHLPS, Wires British Commander He Be« Jieved Armistice Was at Bnd, English Public and “Parliament to Demand Facts of Sentting of Boats. (Rober Welles Ritehie,) London, June 22—Admiral von Reuter, commander of the surrender ed Getman fleet, personally ordered its seutting by their crews on the be Viet that the armistice had expired, he says, eecording to the Daily Bx: press in the following message to the Dritish commander: “T ordered the sinking in the de: lief the armistice was terminated and following the German nayy’s. tradi tion which knows ne surrender.” Tn the firing on boats fn whieh German sailors escaped from the geut {led warships six men were killed and ten wounded, The Admiralty will probably have no further stitement today, said an officer of the naval publicity depart ment at 2 o'clock €his afternoon. “Does the Admiralty believe that tho story ef the sinking of the Ger: man fleet has been fully told? I asked, “Por the present at least,--yes.” was the answer, Heyond this the of ficer refused to be drawn, GENESIS NOW HAS RIVAL. Here is an interesting situation: Out of the mighty fleet of seventy one shins of all clisses only the bat Ueship Raden and three destroyers remain afloat, following the daring, converted action of — the German crows. Four hundred “ronsand tons, val Wed al approximately — $350,000,000 disappeared, and the “Admiralty. Cells the story in exactly 130 words. ‘The Genesis, hitherto the model of brevity, required 400 words, History's most remarkable naval destruction, whieh in the short space of four hours, wired out a fleet more Powerful than the entire French navy and almost equal to Japan's definite Iy nds the naval power whieh disput ed the supremacy of the seas at Jut land and once threatened Britannia's rule of the waves. In tome hours (his Mighty armada is wiped of the frec of the waters and a ‘small body ot hen in London postessing exelusive hows sowtrees discuss the revekttion of the Admiraliy’s 130 words in my: steriots undertones, DETAILS ARM LACKING As a matter of faet, very fow Ad miralty officers are in London, ‘his being: Sunday. the various sea” lords and other high officials ave spending (he week-end at their country. places heyead reaeh by telephone, amd sec ink do necessity of returning to their offices in the city. Meanwhile details from Seapa Plow where the destruction Look place. are lneking. No whisper comes from ‘huvco concerniag the engulting of the big fect Seaya might as well be in Greenland. "Poday’s greatest question is “why?” What is what the Iivitish public wants to know and what Parliament wilt de mand when it retssembles, Why were the Germans altowed to destroy the tect held in trust by. the Rvitish navy pendiay, its disposition By the peace congress? ‘There is no answer, Bini already the first evidence of tho Admiralty's “alibi is contained in last night's statement that “in ac: cordance with the armistice terms German ships were interned with Ger man skeleton crews as caretakers and without British guards aboard.” HREPARE TO “ PASS BUCK.” ‘This may be tzker to indicate the Admiralty’s line of defense, passing the blame to the authors of the armis tice terms for leaving tho: Germans Tree access to the seacocks at any time. A high British naval officer tells that the seacocks could have been rendered harmless at any time by sealing them with acetelyne blow pipes. After the first blow of the news naval officers have begun to realise that, the Germans here achieved a double purpose. They have not only prevented the final surrender of their fleet, but have seriously if not com- pletely blocked the Scapa Flow an- chorage. According to Admiral ‘Cyprian Bridge, the biggest. German ships were scuttled in 120 feet of water. He added: “A great amount of time, trouble and expense will be necessary to raise the vessels and clear the fair way.” Measured by the engincering prob lem of raising the Maine at Havana it is a matter of serious doubt wheth er the heaviest ships will be raised, and it is equally uncertain whether those vessels which were beached can be saved, | SAYS TUNS ARF BATBATTANS | : An interesting psychological — sidé light is offered by British editorial comment. The Daily Express com Placently congratulates the league of nations on having thus been relleved of one souree of embarrassment. Not a word is said concerning the fixing of responsibility. | Admiral Sir Perey Scott says in tho Sunday. ‘Timos: |! “It serves us right for trusting the |Huns, ‘They are barbarians,” ‘The Baden was towed into ‘Swan: Vister Bay this «flernoon where she sank in the shallows, the Daily Sketeh learns, Nota single German ship out of the whole fleet is now afloat. AIL masts protruding fly the British naval ensign. AML Gorman. prisoners are aboard the Royal Sovereign. The British fleet took to seaward this morning. ‘The London Daily Sketch — says: “Here is the story of the end of the German fleet, even more draniatic than the surrender: “AL midday the ved flag and the Gorman fag were hoisted on all of seventy one ‘vessels and before — the British Knew “what was happening, the valves had been opened and all ships began to sink. } “Almost the entire Britich — fleet, which rightly or wrongly was con sidered the guardian of the German ships was seaward. engaged in battle practice. Twas immediately recall: cd by wireless. “Meanwhile the guardian ships re maining, mostly trawlers and drifters believing a mutiny had begun open ed five on both Cf the German ships and on the beats crowded with escap ine German sailors “Crews that Mad not taken to the Hoats Immediately began to jump overboard when the British fired.. AML were for a considerable time it the witter before hein, rescued. “Mauy ef the German ships had disappeared before the first units of the British Meet returned at top speed. Every eifort was made by Ines, trawlers and drifters to beach the Sinking. ships. “hy 31M, when the whole British foot hed returned all enemy destroy" ers had either sank or been beached, Theres atteshins and three battte ernisons vemzined afloat, but low, and sinking: fast. “OL five Hight raisers two were near foundering. ‘The Hindenburg (27,000 ton battle cruiser) after ai unsieceessful effort (o beach her sank a short distance from Cava Island only her masts and funnels. showing. (Another battle erniser turned arr Ue while being: beacned and sank like avstone in Jess than a minute.” TEUTONS REPORTED ‘TO HAVE HAD TROUBLE, EN GETTING | MEN 'TO SIGN PEACH PACT, However ‘Their Leader Seheidemann | Is Said to Oppose Move to List Hour. Paris, June 20—The latest repor's received over Uke military wire from Yeimar indicate that at 9 ofeolek Fri day night Germany is stil im the throes of a reconstruction of the ad. Mninistration in an endeavor to. Ket a government that is capable of sign ini the peace (reaty. Tatest advices from Berlin are to the effect Ghat the Germany Cabinet has resigned but that temporarily President Ebert is to yetain office. Friday passed with various conflict ine reports as to the sitnation in Germany surrounding Cie intention: of those in high offices to sign or te leave mnsigned the, peace treaty of the allied and associated govern ment, ‘Phe preponderating, opinion as expressed in tie numerous dispatehes however indieated that, notwithstand fxn the faet that there was much opposition to them the terms of the allies finally waitd be met, even if the siynature of the treaty” necesst- tated the resignation or even remoy. aL of those at present in the Inish coun cils. SITUATION MUCIT CONFUSED So confused is the situation that it is impossile at present to. obtain even a fiir idea of condition in Ger many as they really exist but there conis basis for the beliey that it is the intention of the Germans. finally lo acquiesce in the allied demands. Dispatehes from Merlin say that it is stated on good authority today that President Ebert had decided (o fund or fall with Chaneellor Scheid emann because he felt he must re sien rather tan sign the peace treaty. Between Herr Nooke, Minister of Defense and De, Mueller, Under-See- Tetury of the War Food ‘Bureau the race Tor the premiership seems 0 he a strong one, althorgh Mucher scems to have the advantage on account of his greater adaptability in meeting the desires of the independents. | An independent leader said today that it was a matter of indifference the independents who was chosen as neither man was liked but that Nos. ke was least liked because he would antagonize hundreds of thousands of Persons who regard him as a “blood- hound and oppressor.” ‘Tho Democrats "stil __ fighting against signing, today expelled Bar- on von “Richthofen from the peace. committee heeause he favored sign- ing the treaty. | SCITEIDEMANN AGAINST SIGN- ING. | Scheidemann, the chancellor is, the father of the majority socialist party and its acknowledged leader. He is cup to this hour— —wneautvoeelly against signing. Nothing has happen- ed to show that the majority of his parly brethyen have timed against him, Herren Landsberg and Gieshertz two other influential majority Social ist leaders are among the Cabinet members who have expressed their unshakable opposition to acceptance. Tm this crisis nothing is certain, and things, may happen and argu: ments may be produced to swing even the most’ obstinate opponants or ac ceptance around to signing. but as matters stand the oniy government that would tmanimoualy decide for signing would seem to ho one com: posed exclusively of independents. | The latter continue wging immedi ate acceptance mt only with the afler thought that the terms are not to be fulfilled. ‘Thoy want the gates opened so as to pour info the en: fente countries their agents and Mt eraturo in the service of “world revo Tuition,” | MAY CREATE NEW OFPICR | Thoro is talk of creating a new. THE RICHMOND PLANET office, to be known as that of “min ister of reconstruction and fulfill ment of the — treaty.” Erzberger's name’s heard in connection with it. In some quarters It is taken however AS A ruse Lo impress advocates of ac ceplance with the faet that signature means responsibility—a_ responsibil: ity, the fear of which is the prime motive of those who refuse to have anything (o do with the signing Beside Noske, Herman Nucller, ma Jority Socialist, is mGntioned for the “chaneellorship, IL is it reasonably safe presumption however, that the majority Socialist party will back Scheidemann in what ever course he pursttes .Heécin lies one of the critical points of the whole situation, . SAY CABINET IS ou'T. The Politiken's correspondent at Wehuar telephoned at 2 o'clock Sat- urday morning by long distance that the Seheidemann government has re signed, bit will continte in offiee Untill a new cabinet has been form. ed ‘The correspondent added thatthe Majority Socialists voted 75 for and 39 “including: all women deptics axainst acceptance. ‘The final vote by the national as sembly will he taken Saturday. Po Me says it is Tikely that 90 per cont of the aajerity Suefalists, 85 ber cont of the center cand 50" per Per cont of he Democrats will voto for signing. Theodore Wellf says in his paper the Rertine Paretlatt: “Complete rejection of the, treaty now. scons hardly” possible." The Denieratic Lokal “Anzeter, Which opposes aeceptimes says: “The Ditance now seems more on the side of those sissning.” MES. MILLINSER REPORTS "THs OTHIEDT OB MANY JEWELS, Asserts (o New York Hotel Manage- ment Their Value Aggregated 13300,000.00, DISCOVERED LOSS ON JUNE 13. Will of Deceased Husband Is Filed Giving Residue to Daughters, Who Give Portion of Annual Income to ‘Their Mother. New York, June 24.—A_ $200,000 Jewel robbery at the Hotel Hilunore was made public today when detec: lives from police headquarters began an investigation of a statement made by Mrs. Clirence Milthiser, of Rich: mond, Vas the owner of the jewels. “Mrs. Milthiser alleges that she plac ca a gafedeposit box at the hotel on May 20, and on June 13, when she opencd the hox found dhe! jowels miss ing. ‘The Jewels consisted of a pearl necklace sindted with diamonds, said to Ne valued at $260,000. F dust why the disappearance of the fowelry Was not made public before to day is a mystery. Mrs, Millhiser herself refused to make any comment Detvetives who visited the hotel ave Of the opinion that the Jewels were taken from Mes, Milhiser's stile be fore she placed the box containing thont in tho safe deposit hox, or while waiting for the clerk: to bike charie of the Jewelry some nimble fingered person took them Counsel for the Biltmore Hotel stated that Abs. Milthiser and her husband who died hore on May 20 had vosistered on thal day at the hotel and enystged one of the safedeposit vaults in which valuables are stored Into the vault Mrs. Millhiser claimed he placed property of “eonsiderable value,” Tt is understoad that this pro perty was worth $350,000, Karly 7 in June when Mrs, Millhiser opened the Vault, according to her complaint to the hotel managenient $200,000 worth Was: missing. (Mies. Milihiser’s: husband is under stood | ohave left her a fortune esti minted at $30,000,000. -"Mlorneys for Mrs. Millhiser stated that awaiting further inquiry into the ingsterions disappearance of the Jew. cls no action would be taken by their clint. “It Was suggested by investigators {hat the disappearance of the jewels may have resulted from the operations of thieves who might have followed Mrs. Millhiser from a Florida resort where she and her husband had been staying prior to thew arrival in New York. Mr. Millhiser had at one time been prominent as a manufacturer of wood enware and ig said to have been heavily interested in a Pittsburg stecl enterprise, ‘The will of Mrs. Millhiser's hus- band filed today in. tho Surrogate’s Office here leaves $10,000 to Bdgar Leigh Lamberth of this city “if he be living and in my employ at the timo of my death.” The residue is bequeath ed to the testator’s daughters, Julia de Fernex Millhisor and Elizabeth Gimbol Milthiser. They today gave to their other during, her life an annual income equal to nine-tenths of their total income. Upon the death of Mrs. Millhiser the two daughters are to ro ceive the principal in canal shares. 1 VIRGINIA: IN TMustings Court Part M1 City of Richmond, June 25th, 1919. LAURA EDWAMRDS,.... ..Plaintitt ve. AMOS EDWARDS,.... ..Defendant. ‘Tho object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff an absolute divorec from the defendant upon tho grounds cf witttl and continuous. desertion and abandonment for more — than three years prior to the institution of this enit. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not acresident of this Stato, It ig ordered that the said Amos Edwards appean hore within fifteen days ater the due publication of this order and do what may he necessary to protect his interest in this suit, Acopy—este: | W. ©. DU VAL, Clerk, C, MIMMS, P. Q. CHICAGO NOTES, We, Boats tee eS ‘Tho Baptist Women’s Congress held a grand session at the First Baptist church last ‘Thursday. "the weather was fino and Visitors from surround ing cities arrived carly. ‘The Pres, Mrs. Eva Hooper was unable to at tend on account of illness, As a rule the vieo president, Mrs. D. J. Marion, presided. Reports from” the various churches, instruetion in the bible, Rev. Gales, a splendid program rendered were some of the many features of the mecting. M, 'T. Bailey manager of the Bailey Press Bure spoke on the merits of the Wallace Bakery, Co, Inc. the Milton Merean tile Agoney’ and the ‘value of news Paper advertising. ‘Phe collection was good. ‘The blue ribbon — prize again saat to Lake Forest, Mesdames Annie Kdwards, Jose: phine Wilt, Marguctte Irving, Rev. How, Hunter, Rev. Harry K. Knight M. 'T. Yailey, Mesdames Lilian Hey Wood, Mary ‘Trimble, Mary A. Pollard [md others were among the. visitors in the cily attending the Congress. ‘The ree promising daughters of Mrs. Cora Frank, Misses Alpha Bax: fer, Wisk University, Nashville, ‘Tenn, ‘Tanna Naxter, Lincol Institute, Lin foot Ridge, Ky. amd Mice Baxter, Shaw University, Raleish, N.C. have returned heme after another bleasant year Inthe respective schools | Wayman A, Melntoch and Blanche T. Rodgers “are praduates of the | Doorfield Township Sehool, Mighhand Park, ML of the class of 1M. Vienickers on thelr way to the pie nie gromnds from Gary, Ind. during the Weok stopped off to Visit the stock yards. AU the plant of Swit and Co, thes wore given a speeiat enide and caveied thromeh the entire plant, ‘HIS has never happend before and the race in general fect grateful. Mrs. Rettio A. Givens, Worthy Princess, S$. Mo 'T. entertained at Tuneheon last Monday in honor of Mrs, Rhoda M. Johnson state grand Hirincosy S. MIT. a number of fra- fornal friends. Others present were (Mrs. Lon Bila Youngs, past princess, ‘Eastern Star ‘Temple No. 62; Mrs. Mattio Alford, worthy seccrtary Ruth ‘Temple No, 72.8. M. ‘Ty and M.'T. Bailey, director, Pyramid Building and Loan Association. Mrs. Katherine Cowden, 4228 Prat rio aventto has Just retirned from St. Louis, Mo. where she went — to attend thé funeral of her mother, Mrs. Annie Adams. The Progressive Nerto League of whieh Chas, IT. ‘Turner is president held a splendid meting last Sunday afternoon at the Baptist. Women"s Home, 5740 Ta Fayette avenue, A fine Program was rendered, —Amone Mose who took an active part were Mesdames Chas. HW. ‘Turner, Te A. Crosby, Profs, Hates and A." Stew art; the principal speaker, Lient hd die. White was Introdueed by Mr. BH. Ve Dorsey. M.'t, Dailey manager of the Mil ton Mereantile Ageney, spent a busy day on tho north shore last "Thursday attending the Taptist Women's Con rest amd taking over many. thonani dollars worth ef property. Special a Fansements aro ‘under way for thos Who desire to tive in suburban town: and yet he able to yeach their work pwith cave Mrs. [toda M. Johnson state grand princess. M.'P. of Tlinok spent several days in the city during the post week attending: a meetin: in conhinetion with some of the xvand officers of the Ue BR. FB. and SoM. While here, Mrs. Johnson was Ihe puesto of Mrs. Lon Ela Young, 2556 Morrest avenue, National Grand master Wm. 1. Vields of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa of St. Low (Mo, made his ammual visit to the officer's counell of the local Ancient United Knights and) Daughters o1 Africa last week _ Hiram KK. Gibbs enroute from France (0 Nis home, — Minneapolis Mimi, stopped in the city during th week ‘and was the guest of Mis. Ne thana Ray, 8 W. Bist Street. RIG CONFERENCE IN SESSION ‘Tho tenth session of the Michigar Anmnal Conference of whieh Rishor G. Ta. Mackwell of Philadelphia is Presiding Wishop, is boing held at Walters A.M, 1. Zion chiiveh, 88th and Dearborn streets beginning June 25 until June Bom poth dates inclusive. | Among the many bishops and visi lors already present aro Bishop W. L. Lee, Brooklyn, N. Y,, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, Philadelphia; Bishop @. W. Clinton, North Carolina as well as Ton. John €. Daney, secretary ‘Treasurer, Home Extension Depart ment Philadelphia; Rev. H. J. Callas Washington, former pastor of Wal ter's A. M. .1. Zion church; Prot. J. W. Wichelberger, head of _ the Walters Institute and Sunday School department Arkansas. Much money was raised during the year and Bishop Blackwell ox Pressed himself as being pleased with the work Walters A.M. 1. Zion church of which Rev. W. A. Black well is pastor, raised '$170000; Michi gan avenue chureh of which Rev. G. W. Register is pastor, raised over $4,000; and the new ‘church built ‘March’ 8rd, in Gary, Ind. Rev, FE, House pastor raised over $500. 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THT BOOK OF SEVEN SEALS by Lucinda Young, who in the yoar 1890 laid on her bed for twenty-four days and saw dreams and visions; was commaniled by God to write the wonders sho saw into 4 book. This book tells about tho seven year famino that began in 1917 and will last for seven years and extends to the foreign lands, Sho saw also a series of diseases rage among the people and saw them starving and dying so fast that there was not enough lving left to bury tho dead, and this is already In the land. This book is sold at 60 cents and is on salo at Mrs. Davenport's, 710 N. First Street, also at Mr. O. R. Robinson’s, Wonderful Hair Grower anil Restorer, 1103 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. Address all com. munications (o MRS. LUCINDA YOUNG, R. F. D. No. 4, Box 72-d, Richmond, Virginia, AGENTS WANTED, WANTED—200 Waitresses, 100 Waiters, 500 Cooks, Men and Women, 1000 House Workers, Nurses, Laundresses and Maids, 150 Bellman, Janitors, Elevator Operators, But- lers, Chauffers, 100 Dish Washers and Housemen. These Jobs are in Washington, D. C., Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Pennsylvania the coming Summer at Hotels, Boarding Houses, Cafes and Apartment Houses. Wages: $25-35-40-50-60-70-75-80-85-95- 100-1 15-120-125-130, Make your application now. Send ‘your reference. We will send your fare, if satisfactory. B. B. Phillips, Pres., 1521 9th St., n. w. Washington, D. C.