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RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY VOLUME XXXVII, NUMBER 7. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919 PRICE ```markdown ``` A JUDGE WILLIAM H. HARRISON BECOMES FAVORITE WITH RICHMOND PEOPLE Judge William Harrison deligh of and electrified the large audience that braved the inclement weather of last Monday night, December 8th, and who sat for more than an hour in the City Auditorium listening with in tense in erect to this eminent Jurist who held their attention from start to finish. His subject was: "The Negro's National Platform" which was treated in a most helpful and unique way. Judge Harrison related, graphically and in the most fluent and choice English the history of the Negro in the country: his loyalty and patriotism, he did no fail to impress his hearers with the fact that the Negro is 100 per cent American and had claims on this country the right ful adjustment of which was due him under the constitution of the United States Government. The address was a masterpiece of English Literature and a helpful serion on Civic righteousness that should be preached in each community. He based his argument upon the fact that the Negro is a human being; an American Citizen and there fore entitled to a man's chance and an equal opportunity. This address is still upon the tongues of Richmond's public. Many prominent business and professional men and women were seen in the audience. Various fraternal organizations were represented upon the platform. Judge J. Hoge Ricks of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court was present in the audience. Attorneys J. E. Byrd, MacKenzie, W. F. Denny were present. Attorney J. T. Carter served on the Citizen's Committee but was detained in an annual board meeting as was Attorney J. Thomas Hewin, Lawyer James Alexander Chiles of Lexington, Ky., remained in the city and attended the meeting. He is profuse in his praise of the meeting. Wilson Foreman, Grand Master of the Mason's of Valas was on the platform Drs. A. A. Hector and W. T. Johnson took part on the program. Excellent music was rendered by the Sabbath Glee Club and Madame Sevilla E. Briggs, appeared as the soloist to the delight of all present. The affair was managed by Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, President of the Richmond Neighborhood Association, Incorporated. Judge Harrison took the occasion to make complimentary remarks concerning the work of the above association and of the splendid record made by the president, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, while a student at the University of Chicago. Mrs. Stokes presided with her usual dignity and presented Judge Harrison in a most pleasing manner. Richmond is already planning a return engagement for Judge Harrison. An informal reception in honor of Judie Harrison was held at Miller's Subway immeCately after the lecture. Many prominent citizens shook hands with Judge Harrison. ABRAHAM L. HARRIS. Correspondent. SETS ASIDE CONVICTIONS President Reverses Courts Martial Verdict Against Officers of Negro Regiment Washington, Dec. 20. Conviction of three officers of the Two Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry on charge. A Happy New Year To All! es growing out of the failure of that regiment to hold its place in time near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918 has been set aside by President Wilson. Army orders published today recorded executive action in the cases of Lieutenants Horace R. Crawford, Judge Cross and Robert W. Cheers, each of whom had been seentenced to death on charges of having violated the seventy-fifth article of war. The specific opportions in each case charged the officer with having 'shamefully' retreated from the one my. BERGER AGAIN ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19 — Victor L. Berger, Socialist, today was re-elected to Congress from the Fifth Wisconsin District, having defeated Henry H. Bodenstab, Republain, running as a fusion candidate by 4,806 votes. Berger's total vote was 24,367 and Bodenstab's 19,561. The returns indicate that approximately 9,000 voters did not go to the polls. The total registration in the district was about 53,000 votes. Should the House again refuse to seat Berger, the Fifth Wisconsin District will not be represented in Congress until after the regular election in 1920 Governor M. L. Phillipson announced tonight. Washington, Dec. 19 — No move to dispute for the second time the right of Victor L. Berger re-elected to the House of Representatives to a seat is expected until he presents himself to be sworn in as a member. Representative Dallinger, Massachusetts chairman of Elections Committee said tonight. "I shall then object as I did the previous time," said Dallinger. Chicago, Dec. 19 — Victor Berger's re-election to Congress today was termed a triumph in a statement from national headquarters of the Socialist party, which declared that as a result of the election "Congress is on trial." --- Representative Griest, of Pennsylvania, a Republican has introduced in the House a bill to reduce the post age on all local mail to once cent per ounce, instead of the two cents now required. All other mail would under the bill continue under the same latter rate. In order to conserve the supply of news print paper which is getting very low Senator Capper of Kansas has offered in the Senate a bill providing that until July 1, 1920 no news paper or periodical shall be carried in the United States mails at the rates provided for second class postage which shall exceed in size Limit'ions set forth as follows: thirty six pages for any Sunday edition, seven y five pages for any weekly ord bi-weekly paper or any monthly with more than 100 pages. The Postmaster General is authorized under the bill to refuse the second class privilege to any paper or periodical exceeding those limits. Secretary Lansing has sent to the President and the latter has transmitted to the Senate the number of citizens of foreign lands other than Americans who have been killed in Mexico since the departure of President Diaz is 927 divided as follows: Chinese, 471; Spanish 209; Araba 111; British 28; Italians 16; French 14; Japanese 10 and miscellaneous 58. Why Are the Gates Forever Left Open? PREVENTION MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 25.000 MEMBERS The Richmond Neighborhood Association Incorporated, has launched a campaign for members which closes the third Tuesday in January 8:30 P. M. at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Wanted 100 Captains, 50 members each. Joining fee 25 cents; 10 cents per month. What the Richmond Neighborhood Association is doing: Supports the Day Nursery for Colored Children at 112 W. Charity Street; Supports the Home for Colored Girls at 502 W. Clay Street; Supervises, through its president the work among women in the Courts of the City; Helps in general charity work; Has the following departments; Thrift, Lend a Hand, Sewing, Great Commission; Co-operative Buying; The Great Commission Committee visits hospitals and speaks words of cheer to patients also conducts Bible classes in the factories. The Co-operative Department buys in wholesale lots for its members and in the month of November distributed 120 dozen eggs at 58 cents per dozen; 10 barrels of flour at $12.50 per barrel; meal and other commodities amounting to nearly $400.00 wholesale to members of the Association. Now is your time to join, help some one else and help yourself at the same time. This club is destined to become a big factor in the life of Richmond. Join now! 25 Cents Joining fee; 10 Cents per month, dues. Mrs. Bettie G. Cousins, Director-General; Mrs. Hannah Johnson, Assistant Director General; Mrs. Leila Wynn, Staff Secretary; Leutenant, Catherine Barlow; Leutenant Lavinia Jefferson; Lieutenant, Leilia Wynn; Lieutenant, Mattie Tyler. Watch for the list of 100 Captains. Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, President; Mrs. H. E. Thompson, Vice President; Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Vice President; Mrs. Anna Blackwell, Vice President; Mrs. M. M. Hill, Mrs. Rosa B. Coffee, Secretaries; Mrs. Alice Kereser Ford, Treasurer; Mrs. Artena J. Miller, Chairman Finance Com mttee. PEYTON JOHNSON LAID TO REST Entered into rest eternal at the Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Decem b13, 1919 Peyton F. Johnson, Jr. in the 19th year of his age, son of Mrs. Mamie Johnson and grandson of Mr. Peyton and Mrs. Mildred Johnson, 609 North Fourth Street. He was a patient sufferer for more than two months and recovered sufficiently from the operation performed October 23 to be removed home, but there was a sudden relapse and he was again removed to the hospital where the end peacefully came. He is survived by his mother, grandparents, brother and sister, Mortimer and Glovena Johnson and many relatives and friends The funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 16 1919 from the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church of which he was a faithful member, Rev. R. V. Peyton the pastor, conducting the services. Beautiful flowers in profusion attested the standing in the community of this promising youngster just budding into manhood. The remains were laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. He has called for many a loved one. We have seen them leave our side; With our Saviour we shall meet them When we too, have crossed the tide Prof. Robert D. Jones, of San Antonio, Texas is in the city after an absence of 27 years. He will visit Massachusetts before his return home. PRICE. FIVE CENTS Liberty Bonds and Cash Stolen From Royal Laundry Loot Amounting to More than $10,000 Taken in Bold Robbery No Trace Left by Thieves. No trace has been found of the expert cracksmaker who blew the safe of the Royal Laundry at 311 North Seventh Street with a mysterious explosive which evidently made no noise either late Thursday night or early yesterday morning and helped themselves to between $10,000 and $12,000 in Liberty bonds and jewelry. Not a single trace of the explosive except the havoc which is wrought on the sall door of the safe was found when the police investigated. There were no powder stains, no trace of the use of nitroglycerin "soup" or dynamite. There were no burns, no slightest trace of any explosive known to the police or any of the experts who have been called in. T. N. T. may have been the explosive used, Captain of Detectives A. S. Wright stated last night. A small capsule of this explosive would have done the work, it is declared. Four detectives have been specially detailed to hunt down the thieves. Three of the sluths believe the safe was blown. Detectives Sergeant J. N Duffy, however stated it as his opinion that the job was of the "can open" variety. Detective Sergeant John Wiley, Gordon Smith, Louis Bertense and J. N. Duffy have been assigned to the case under the supervision of Captain A. S. Wright. Police have come to the conclusion that the cracksmen numbered two and by the marks pho-ographed on the safe wore rough gloves. The robbery occurred within 100 feet of a police telegraph box where police men report to headquarters every fifteen minutes, which is only five blocks from Police Headquarters. Without the least sign of hurry the thieves pulled up an easy chair in front of the safe so that the man doing the drilling could sit at ease ENTER THROUGH REAR They worked within ten feet of the sidewalk and with only a platyglass window covered by a green window dowsh shade separating them from the street. Entrance was effected through a rear window. After effecting an entrance into the safe the thieves gathered up the contents including some cash boxes and carried the whole into the rear of the laundry, where they sorted what they wanted, leaving a few papers which were too badly demolished by the explosion to take with them. M. B. Florsheim proprietor of the laundry placed his loss last night at between $10,000 and $12,000. Jewelry valued $1,000, practically all gold $4,500 worth of Liberty Bonds of his own and $600 worth of bonds being to his employees, besides $2,000 in war savings stamps and a number of valuable life insurance policies and other papers were among the boot. Richmond, Va., TimesDispatch, December 19, 1919. WANTED) A Female Clerk. Must be well educated and well recommended Apply in own handwriting to "B" Care Planet, 311 N. 4th Street Richmond, Va. FOUR SLEUTHS ON JOR TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED ```markdown ``` BEATEN BY 25-40 VOTE. Senators Hold Brief Sessions in An Effort to Jump the Cummins Railroad Bill Houso Members Ready to Quit, but Upper House Agreement: Calls For Sessions Until Measure Becomes a Law. Washington, Dec. 18. The Senate held its fifth night session on the railroad bill tonight with grave doubt in the minds of leaders that the measure could be passed in time to permit beginning of the holiday recess Saturday. The labor clauses including the anti-strike provision of the Cummins measure were under discussion during the day culminating later in the rejection by a vote of 25 to 46 of the reproposal of Senator Stanley, Democrat, Kentucky to eliminate the whole section. Efforts toward a compromise ensued Five Republicans, Borah, Gronna, La Follette, McNary and Norris joined with twenty Democrats in favor of eliminating the labor provisions bodily. The Democrats were Ashurst Chamberlin, Fletcher, Gay, Gerry, Harris; Harrison; Henderson, Jones (New Mexico) Kendrick, King, Kirby, McKellar, Nugent, Overman, Shep pard, Smith (South Carolina) Stanley Trammell and Walsh (Massachusetts). WILL DELAY HOLIDAY RECESS During the debate, an agreement was reached by Sena e and House majority leaders not to permit a half day recess until the measure is through the Senate and sent to conference. At their conference however elector Lodge and representative Monen agreed to suspend house business Saturday to permit members of the lower body to go home for the holidays, even if the Senate is held by delay on the railroad bus, beginning Monday house sessions will be pertinutory under a "gentle men's agreement" to transact no bus less than January 5, but to adjourn from day to day until the Senate recess. One antistrike provisions were in turn attacked and defended today. While conferences were held looking to a compromise by modifying the clause imposing criminal penalties for strikes and lockouts. REJECT MCCORMICK PLAN. After the defeat of the Stanley motion to strike out the entire labor section Sonator McCormick, Depubil can Illinois offered a substitute plan similar to the Canadian system to prohibit strikes for sixty days after decisions of the adjustment board and requiring decisions from the board within ninety days. On a the vote of 31 to 31 the substitute of Senator McCormick, Republican, Illinois for the antistrike provision was rejected and Mr. McCormick gave notice that he would ask for another vote later. Senator Thomas, Democrat, Colorado supporting the Cummins labor proposal declared railroad strikes to be tolerable in the relief reflect upon the general public. CALLS MEASURE UNJUST. Opposing the antitrash section, Senator Walsh, Democrat Massachusetts said that criminal penalties for strikes would not accomplish their purpose. The Commins plan, he char sacterized as 'repressive, unfair and unjust.' Strikes among certain classes of employees are unjustifiable and among these are railroad employees." declared Senator Walsh, but we can not chain them to their poss like galley slaves. Congress the Massachusetts Senator held, should remove the incentive and causes of strikes by an actment of arbitration legislation, without banning what he declared to be the inherent right to strike. CHICAGO NOTES The Waltress' Club of which Mrs. B. C. Cooper is president, met her residence, 5214 South States St., Friday, December 5, 1919 Mrs. Irene Goins President of the City Federation of Clubs was present also M. T. Bailley, Manager Bailey Press Bureau, Officers were elected and installed by Mrs. Irene Goins. The new officers are: Mrs. M. C. Cooper, president; Mrs. H. Park vice-president; Mrs. S. Turner Recording Secretary Mrs. C. Johnson, Corresponding Secretary and Mrs. L. Gibons, Treasurer. A number of new members were made and all pleased with the wonderful progress the club is making. During the holidays the United Civil League of which Hon. Warren D. Donglau is Chairman will discontinue their meetings until the latter part of January 1920, at which time they will open again and hold their meetings at Johnson's Hall 3518 So. State Street. Sunday evening November 30th, 1919 at Grant's Memorial A, M. E. B Church the pastor, Rev. T. L. Scott delivered a wonderful anniversary sermon to Leona Council No 109 An- cient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, of which Mrs. Leona Dixon is the M. E. Q. All Virginians and members of the Virginia Society are invited to attend a meeting of the installation of officers of the Virginia Society. Wed nesday evening December 17th, 1919 at Bailley's Hall 2628 South State Street. Each one is invited to attend and make this one of the largest can be installed for thirty 70 MY PUBLIC Educational Building months or more instead of in month 70 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. meetings of the season. Mr. J. B. Streq 3736 South Wabash Avenue, Worthy Master of North Star Lodge, No. 57 U. B. F. who has been ill for quite some time is much improved and will soon be able to be out again and pursuing his regular duties. Mrs. Nora F. Taylor, Evangelist is carrying on Revival meetings at the Big Union A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Rev. H. J. Oulis is pastor. Mrs. Taylor resides in our city ate 3337 Vernon Avenue. Mrs. Sarah Stratton, who has been a very well known person in the cities of the S. M. T. Society was reelected the Worthy Princess of the Gates Ajar Temple No. 35 S. M. T. at Bailey's Hall 3638 South State St. last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Anna Vinson who for some time had been a resident at 3846 So., Dearborn Street has moved to 4856 Langley Avenue. M. T. Bajley, President the Bailey Realty Company 3638 South State Street has on sale an estate which he is closing out at a sacrifice which is a two flat brick building, stove heated, consisting of 5 and 6 rooms to an apartment. You must see him at once if you desire to get this property or else loose maybe a chance of your lifetime. Members of the race are buying almost daily lots in Morgan Park and making arrangements for the building of their homes with the beginning of spring. Have you started yet? If not, get in line. Mr. A. Verden of Lake Forest, IL, spent some time in our city last week. The City Federation of Clubs of which Mrs. Irene Goins is president are putting for h their best efforts and pushing matters so that they may during their term of office do something tangible and some one thing well. 1920 AND RACE RIGHTS Immediate Demand by Race Agulus Jim Crow Cars by Senate Gives Needed Test on Presidency. Washington, D. C., Dec. 1919—An unprecedented situation faces the 14,000,000 colored Americans. Never since full citizenship was put into the federal constitution has the close of any really great war come in which our soldiers took part till now. Also the war just fought was to establish the reign of true democracy. The Post-War Congress is in session and a matter is before the Senate with which democracy for the race is con nected, namely, interstate railroads. The issue is abolition of the iniquit ons Jim Crow car in interstate travel by inducing some senator to introduced a simple amendment forbidding the segregation of passengers for col or in interstate travel and inducing other senators to support and push the amendment to the railroad bill. The need is for individuals and race organizations to write or telegraph this week to their senators to offer and push such an amendment. Also to bombard Senator Cummins, Chairman to do or give the race a hearing. The National Equal Rights League is already doing this and argues all to act. REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLANTS. Another opportunity also presents itself in this connection inasmuch as Senators Harding of Ohio, Howard Sutherland of West Virginia and Poindexter of Washington are out for the Republican presidential nomination. By requesting these to offer the amend, not only should the race get it done but no better test can be had to find out whether they will stand up for the race if nominated and elected to presidency. It is vital for the race in the states of these three senators to deluge them with requests immediately. In fact let them receive requests from other states also. ---W. M. TROTTER. Secretary. REINSTATE NOW! Under a special ruling issued recently by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington, D. C., all former soldiers, sailors and marines whose Government insurance has lapsed or been canceled may have unil December 31, 1919, within which to reinstate their insurance, by paying only two months' premiums on the amount of insurance they wish to reinstate. The only other condition imposed is has the insured shall now be in as good health as he was when discharged from the service, or as he was when the grace period of his insurance expired (whichever is the later date) and shall so state in his application. Immediate advantage of this liberal provision should be taken by those interested. In the matter of securing life insurance protection, he who acts quickly acts wisely. No time as good as now. Make the check or money order payable to the Treasurer of the United States and mail it, with your application for reinstatement, to Premium Receipt Section, Bureau of War Risk Insurance, Washington D.C. ASKS BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS A bill introduced by Congressman Sweet of Kansas, which has been passed by the House and is pending in the Senate, provides that in the contract for converted insurance the insured may have the choice of hay tax, Government insurance (converted insurance) payable in one lump sum or in installments for thirty six THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ly payments extending over twenty years. The proposed legislation would also enlarge the class of permitted beneficiaries to include an uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, brother-in-law, sister in law and a person who has stood in the relation of parent to the insured during a period of not less than one year. The present law restricts the class of beneficiaries to spouse, child, grandchild, parent, brother and sister. The proposed legislation would permit the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to carry out the wishes of many deceased soldiers who had named as their insurance beneficiaries those not permitted by the original law. LETTERS BY THE MILLIONS The Bureau of War Risk Insurance at Washington received and answered four million letters during the first six months of this year, and the stream of mail is unceasing. A great deal of trouble is occasioned by failure of correspondents to write legibly, to give their names and ad dresses, to turnish all the information required for speedy and accurate attention to their cases. Every conceivable form of handwriting reaches the Bureau, and many times handwriting experts are unable to identify signatures. The body of a letter may be perfectly legible, but the name signed is often susceptible of many guesses. The Bureau has received thousands of letters with imperfect names and addresses, thousands of unsigned letters, thousands of letters containing insufficient information on which to base a settlement or adjustment of a claim or award. In writing to the Bureau, write plainly and legibly and furnish all necessary information. Better too much information than too little. A former service man writing to the bureau should give his name in full—first, last and middle name; his rank and organization at the time "Form 1-B" was filled in or at the time the insurance application was made; his present home address and also his former address, if the address has been changed; his army serial number; the first, middle and last name of his beneficiary; the beneficiary's present address and also the beneficiary's former address. If the address has been changed. If an insurance inquiry, also give date of discharge from the service, and insurance certificate number. If an allotment inquiry, the allotment number should be given or if a compensation case, the compensation number. The Government is determined that no former service man shall lose his right to Government insurance through lack of knowledge of conditions. To this end, the press, the puil professional men and the great vol pit, bankers, physicians, and other untere agencies of social welfare like the Red Cross; the Y. M. C. A., the Knights of Columbus; the Y. M. H. A. the Salvation Army, the War Camp Community Service, the Boy Scouts and many others are now cooperating with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in an educational campaign asigned to reach the former service men, wherever located, and tell them the Government is now committed to the policy of permanent life insurance for its soldiers, sailors and marines Term Insurance (War Time Insurance,) if it has lapsed, may be easily reinstated within eighteen months from the date of discharge, by stating in the application that the applicant is in as good health as at dawn of discharge and by the payment of only two month's premiums on the amount of insurance to be reinstated And this term insurance (War Time Insurance) may be converted into one of several forms of Government policies. The possession of money by an individual means DEFENDENCE INFLUENCE, and POWER, providing the individual has sufficient trailing to use money advantage usly. GEORGE W. BLUNT. 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Sporame Chiesa, recontly ‘arrived at his suburban home bearing a number of packages of varying sizes and shap- ew. Puffing from tho exertion but with a strango and triumphant gloam in his eyes “Mr. Bunn crossed tho throshold and movod majestically to ward tho kitchon. Mra. Bunn met him on tho way. “Bor once 1 6eo you aro taking my advico and doing your Chriatmas shopping carly," said Mrs. Bunn. “Ordinarily 1 can't got any money out of you watt about the day after Ohristmas.” Thoxo are not Christmas packages, sharply roplied Mr. Bunn, meanwhile carefully hogtnn'ng to untoad. “They aro devices and ingredients for the making of beor nnd liquor. Jim Spriggs gave mo a lot'a recipes today. Ho made somo beer last week with n 16 per con’ Kiek. Brorybody’s doing it. “You'll be sotting up no still In this houso/" interrupted = Mra. Bunn. “Think of boing arrosted by ono of these roventto dotectives tha man Ropor is sending out, What will the neighbors aayt" “Thoy'N bo doing it themsolves as soon as thoy borrow my recipes,” snort ed hor husband. I'm a law abiding citizen, but with Congress and the Snpremo Court and Dan Roper and a bunch of othor governmental agon oles functioning as desert makers we simply gotta do something. I'm not wolng on any nut sundae diet at mz ago. Toaldes, (his 1a not a still out- fit, Theao are housohold articles of evoryday nso." Pulling down tho shades while Mrs. Bann looked on with misgivings, Mr. Bunn unwrapped tho following | artt- clon: Ono fivogniton crock; ono small Jug; flvo ponnda of brown sugar; ono gallon of grape juice; three pounds of of cornmeal; ono. gallon of Molasses; two packages of yoast cak 0; fivo pounds of ralsins; two largo packages of hops; throe pounds of Prunes; ono quart of cider; one peck of paranipa and ono pock of carrots; « bottling outfit, with complete paten tod capping malhino. “Must you havo all’ that stuff to mako n little beor? asked Mra. Bunn suspiciously. This is for all sorte of atuft trom door to parsnip wine or appto sack. I intond also to brow something tha’ Jim Sprigg calla ‘Old Morning Glory’ Should 1 start horo or work in the collar? You go to tho cellar, anid Mrs. Bunn, and renvomber T disapprove of the wholo thing. I saw in tho papers Tecontly whore one of these home outfits blow up and wrecked a wo- man’s kitchen almost completely.” Laboriously Mr. Bunn carriod his home browery downstairs, A knock on tho outside cellar door startled him and he shuddered as he thought of the field force being organized by the Internal revenue bureau. THM ASHMAN IS WISE. “They can't havo a dotoctive tor every home," “Mr. Bunn reassured himsolf as he cautiously opened tho door. It was the ashman making a bolated appearance. ‘The ashman grinned undoretandingly. “Going to make a Tittle white light ing’ Mister Bunn?" No, just some things wo neodod for the houso, said Mr. Bunn. Ho cough od nervously, “By tho way, do you como around gny regular day?" 'T always tries lo git horo Tueadays sald tho ashman, which day Bunn Promised himsolf to, remember. Alono once moro, Mr. Bann de: eldod to start browing forthwith. Ilo called upon Mrs. Bunn for threo gal Jons of boiling wator, and was direct ed to boil tt himsolf. ‘Now Jim Spriggs said somo of this atuff you could make in three days and somo of it you mus’. lot for ment for twenty-cight, sollloqulzed Rann. I'm thirsty ao T'm going to take tho short cut. Rosides thoy say the world Is coming to an ond or some thing terrible will happen on Docem- ber 17. Mo for auiek action,” For tho consorvation of ingredients Mr. Bunn dectdod that his first ex. perimont showld produce only ahout two gallons of liquid Joy. Quantities of five gallons, he roasoned. should sama with exporionce and moro confi donee. It seoms strange to me." Mra. Bunn solled down ‘ho stairs, that we can't get ony sngar for the table and you've got, iy to make liquor. T'm go ing on to hod.” “I promised tho grocer I would bring him ¢ome of tho result, torsely explained Mr. Bonn. Now lot mo soo, continued Mr. Bunn to himsolf, Jim said for five rations of water you take four pounds of raising. For two gallons 1 guess I'll Put in two ponnds Just to make aure it is onough. Thon tho yeast and a Jittle hone and corn meal. Yoo." A troubled look crossed Bunn's face. Did Sprigg vay the raisins wont in to the heer concoction, or In that for sherry or “Omaha Setting Hen.” TREE TRA PEROT “Tat, tut, I thought I had every one of those recipes firmly in-m) mind,” mmittered the home brewer. ‘L don't suppose it makes much aif erence, for they all produce a. kick and (ho more T put in the moro kick IH have. I only hopo T don't ruin the taste.” KIDS AND COPS BARRED. It Is not permitted under rhe law hore to reveal the exact ingrodient: ueed by our daring experimenter nor tho proportions in ‘heir use. However Mr. Bunn dabbed here and ther amid his supplies, racked his bratr lo remember the recipes correctly ant vowod that next day he'd have th joffice stenographer type off tho ot Ure lot. When everything deemed ne essary had been dumped tn‘o the crock and thoroughly etirred, Mr. Bunn smelled tho strange-looking mis ture, ‘Tho smell wasn't so bad. It taste was a bit insipid, but Bunt was conf'dent fermentation would remove that. Shor'ly before midnight Mr. Bum camouflaged the eroek by placing I hohind the electric washing machine and then he started to. bed. Keep the children out of the bas ment far threo days’ commanded Mr. Bunn to his drowsy wife, And don't lo: any strangers into the house.” ‘Tho gas meter man Will bo here te read it tomorrow sleepily said hls wife. Yon can't upsot the house rout ino on account of a lot of make—be ove bonz0,” See that the man reads the meter and Teaves the cellar at once" replied hor lord. If 1: comes ont all right |wo'll have a big party here Saturday nicht." Nightly for two nights Mr, Bunr mado quiet visits to tho cellar. Fer mentation proceeded so rapidly and vigorously that he began to fear he had put Mm too mneh yeas". Meanwhile at the office Bunn in vo'ghed against prohibition and the passing, of personal liberty. A react- fon was inevilable he predicted once let free-horn Amerlesss awake — their sacrifices and the machinations of a wet Congress that voted dry. T seo sald the fellow at the desk, who was a habitual reader 0 fthe news papers,, Mhat Commissioner Roper ha: put out A statement about these home browors. He figures it out that every bottle browed asa separate offensi [and if thoy catch a fellow ho can b fined In the aggregate about $15,001 Jand sont to the cooler for. nomatiin Uke 7% years.” | Mr. Bunn wineed, but mado ne confession. Io wondered about th simation in his cellar. Somebody has got to tind out," sale Bunn finally. HE SCENTED TROUBLE. ' "A fellow told me that some volun toor worker of tho Ant-Saloon Leag uo lives on nearly every block,” re plied tho next desk Killjoy. Are you sure about all your neighbors? I am not Intorested In the subject ab all,” Cestily answered Mr. Bunn. When Mr. Bunn arrived home on tho third night of his big experimont ho scented trouble at the first glare from Mrs. Bunn. *You'vo about ruined the cellar with your fooltshness, snapped hls wife. "Thay stone Jar of yours busted ovorflowed and throw that slimy stuft all over my washing machine and tho collar floor. I hope that'll be a lesson to you.” “Did you fool with tho Jar? demand od Mr. Bunn. ‘Nothing excopt to put the top on it and wolghted it down go that aw- ful smell wouldn't got all over — the houso,’ admitted Mra. Bunn. | “Hor “hushand waved “his arms, [Jumped up and down and smacked (his bald head. Of all tho fool thngs he shouted. Liane you know tho top had to stay joft while it fermented. No wonder {t busted." ‘The stuff had better bust in the ‘cellar than in you, bitterly sald- his wife, who made no apologies. ‘The family debate continued far Into tho night. ‘Tho next: day with a new crock Mr. Bunn renewed his thirst quenching efforts, telephoning tho offien that ho was detained at home by illness. With typowritton recipe. Bunn switch ed from beor to wine—it being re- [Presented that within a brief time a certain wine, with a high alcoholle content, might be produced by a prop or mixture of raisins, brown sugar, luke-warm water and grapo Juico. When ready said the recipe, this dolicious wino will taste Ike the fin est sherries and will have greater al- coholic content than the average sher ry. It may bo drunk as soon as ter~ mentation has ceased, but if bottled and loft for a month will make a more superior dry sherry.” With mental reservation ‘that he would not wait a mon‘h, Bunn pains takingly followed directions and vow. al there should he no error. So con fident was he of auecess that he re solved to stage a party at his house, Inviting, ix poker playing cronies for an evening of mixed enjoyment. A fow nights later the wine coaso’ its foaming and was ceremontously ayphonod off by Mr. Bunn. At & P, M. six guests with parched throats arrived and hailed Bunn as their best friend, Albeit, they said, they intend ed to play their usual tight poker kame. Sam Cummings served notice he wonld take only a couple of drinks for fear he might lose contro! and loos en up. Mr. Bunn said if his wino Wore a success ho didn't mind losing a little bit. NEIGHRORS AT WINDOWS. At 8:10 o'clock tha decanter was pro ducod. Bann said there was more of tho stuff in the cellar, Te estimated tho cost of production at 22 cents per ration. Tt was unanimonaly arreas that tho stuff had a somewhat onset faste—althourh not mnnleasant—but Seomed to Possess morit and authority, Bunn explained the taste was probably due to his refusal to bottle ft for a month and give it a little ago. At 8:20 o'clock Mr. Bunn misread his hand and opened a jackpot on a Ie NUd MU CLAN) OT SESE, SOE TE ere Oey on a pair of fours, an unpreceucnce. vaINVILON Of cCAreressness and. geULE sy. John Htemey Skinner, “next aor neighbor to Bunn, observed that so Wanted Lo Ko out on che front porch a moment to see if the toon hail rison. ‘The decanter had lost. con tonts fastor than a sand dial on high gear. About 9 o'clock Mr. Bunn halted tho game to express his views regard ng the hypocrisy of Congress and his Gisagreement with the decision of tho Supreme Court on war-time pro hibition. Mr, Roper and his internat roventio sleuths were declared to he taking tho prohibition enforcement law too seriously. As to himself, Bunn exclaimed, he'd be d— if any- body, &c, ¢. You have awakened the baby ano the neighbors are all at their win dows looking over this way, “leily sald Mrs. Bunn, as sho appeared in the dining room door. Aftor m period of strained silence Mr. Bunn observed he didn't give a hang and if the neighbors did'nt like 1 Jet them move to « Mohammedan nelghborhood where only coffee would orton, The poker game was abruptly ad- Journed before 10 o'clock. ‘Thete was Unanimous agreement that everybody ad broken even and it was unneces eary to count the chips. | When the taxicabs arrived — for Dunn's guests they wandered. glor- ously into the night. Mr. Bunn stood in tho doorway, but words failed him and he uttered no goodnight message. There was a brief dispute between Mr. Cunmings and Gravely Winters Who had Jointly ordered a taxi, as to whether they should go home’ or to a Turkish bath or hospital. Mr, Bunn never knew the decision. ie closed the door nosily, and ercepingly made his way up stairs. | ‘The boudoir dialogue which follow ed is not for (his simple recital of home brewing. | When the family physician came next morning he asked Mr. Bunn what nailed him—a habit doc'ers have although ft is supposed they have been sent for to find this out them} selves. THE DOCTOR HAD ONE OF 1S OWN | | T have a bearing down pressure on the brain, a sour taste in my mouti a fluttering of the heart and a feel ing that Tam about to fly out of the 'window,"" weakly said Mr, Bunn, « Havo you cuten anything to disa- Grace with you?” chirped the doctor. ' No, it's drink doc‘or, interjected the disgusted Mrs. Bunn.’ He started out |to set up a brewery in his home and this Is the first "result. No telling jWhen there'll be other trowble and (the house surrounded by policemen and platuciothes men." Mr. Tunn attempted to smile, bul Instead a fleeting look of pain swep across hin face. - } We'll have him out in a couple o! days," said the doctor. You mus have made some mistake in you brewing. Now I have got a recipe tha’, I have already tested out and I makes tine—* But Mrs. Bunn said something that cw (ho physician short, ao ho diagnosed and prescribed and started home t his own cellar. Mr. Bunn recovere¢ on December 17 on which day th world was supposed to come to at ond but didn’t. | (The Washington Post.) THE Y, M. 0. A. NOTES. ' ‘The fellows last Friday night warm ed up and fought well for the season that Is now here. ‘Tho night school closed last ‘Thurs day night and a very happy hour waa spent. Both teacher and students were pleased with the progress made. Monday January 6th, 8 P. M., the school will open, 1920. Tho storm was heavy last Saturday but this did not atop tho interest In the explanation on the Sunday School Leeson. Attendance good. Last Sunday was a very bright day with the boya and men of the Y. M. CG. A. . $:30 A .M. at the building the work ers held a special meeting. At the penitentiary 10 A. M. a &reat moeting was held for the’ wo- mon. Comitteeman D. T. Young conduct ed the meetings In the elty jail 10 A. M. ‘Tho inmates of the city home wero helped much 10 A. M., by the mect- ings led by Committeeman James Dunn. 4P. M., at the building tho boys wero out in large numthers and a very timely address was delivered to them dy tho secretary of the boys’ depart ment. Master Waltor Daniel, subject: ‘Tho Great Gift, The Son of God. One boy was led to accopt this great gift and he went home a happy boy. ‘Tho Christmas songs were sung from tho hear* by the boys. 8:30 P. M., at the Sharon Baptist Church a great gospel servico was hold under the auspices of the Y. M. G. A. Rev. S. I. Thomas pronched a sormon that will not be forgotten very soon, subject: A Changed Lite. The cholr of the church sank special mus fe. ‘The collection was good. Wo thank you. Bo on time Saturday 6 P. M. at tho building to hear the explanation on tho Sunday School Lesson, Come. Men ho on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Meeting for workers at the Y. M. ©. A. 0:30 A. M. The doya will ronder a epocial pro gram at the building 4 P. M. 6:30 P.M. at the Y. M. G. A. great mee mg tor men. Director J. J- Cartor will deliver a special auaress. Suoject: Chrstan beiowship, Mad- ame 5. Atco emp burreit will sing accompanied by liss M. L, M.nor. Superintendent John L. Ballard wall bensuse tus tueecng. ‘Pell every man to come. Bo on time, the Y. MLC. A. Wishes Everybody a Happy New Year, Marly meeting New Year's Morning 10 A, M. a the Y .M. CG. AL very home ts asked to havo spco Jat prayer for the Y. M. GC. A. oe URGES GOVERNMEN'T INSURANCE A formor servico man, who Jate ly returned from Overseas and is now in Washington, sad in a recent speech: “In France the doctrine of Gov- ernment insurance was preached in amos every conceivable — environ. mem —in churches and in stables, in baracks and in billets in hopitals Where dying soldiers signed insur- aanco applications that were later rati fled and the money paid to the bene ficiaries; the front line trenches evn Were vis ted and not a few instances are known where insurance was tak en out by a man fust before going in to action. | "L wish (0 say a word about the at tilude toward insurance of the ser- Vico man now that he is discharged. When I tefy tho demobilization center @ month ago WEh the red chevron on any arm, “my first impulse was to throw my hat into the wir, hook my arm over a cloud and wall whichever way tho wind blew. T wanted to cast aside restraint—to he free from re sponsibility. And then L came down from the clouds and reatized tha! the obligation to be a good citizen in time of peace is as great as the du ty to be a good soldier in time ot war. “We are living in a critical period of the world’s history. Everywhere ‘unrest lifts its head. It ts our du y to settle ourselves In a gainful ocen pation and to protect ourselves and our posterity as best We can against the uncortainttes of peace, as we did against the risks of war, and the safest method of securing this pre tection is by holding on to our Gov ernment insurance; or, if it has lapsee to got It reinstated, “Government life Insurance for the former service man is the cheapost safest, soundest form of family pro tection to bo had today." POLITICAL PARAGRAPHS. Representative Kelly of Pennsyt vania, a Republican, is anxious to cor rect the sugar shortage and has there fore Introducad a bill in the House te provide for licensing the importat fon, exportation, manufacture, stor age and dis‘ribution of the staple. He would by law prevent any perso from engaging in such business uw less he first secures a federal, lisconse Then whenever any storage charge commission profit or practice of ans Heonse fs unjust, unreasonable discrin inatory or unfair tho Heense woul: be revoked. In addition the guilt) Person would bo fined or imprison od. Kelly would appropriate $600,001 to pug the plan into effect. While the miners and othors are de manding more wages to meet the high cost of Mving the representativ- es of tho United States in foreign lands are suffering. So Representative Rogers of Massachusetts has introduc cd a measure to give them all a raise in pay. The demand for this has been going on for several years but no Congress has up to this time had the nerve to give it to them. Rogers would pay ambassadors $20,000. fn- stoad of $17,600, minlaters of the first class $16,000 instead of $12,000 and ministers of the second clans $12,000 ins'ead of $10,000. And so on all the way down the line to the min or clerks. Contrast with this the Brit ish foreign service which pays its am bassadors to this country $45,000 a year. And American ambasgadors do thoir entertaining out of thelr own Pockets while those of Great Britain have a liberal allowance, | ‘Tho base pay of all officers of the Army, Navy, Marine Corns, Coast [Guard and Public Health service ts fn ereased ten per cent per annum by a [bill Introduced in the Senate by Sen ator James W. Wadswor'h, Jr., of ‘New York, chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs which st 1s expected will soon become law. At the same time the pay of all en- listed men nd of the female nurse corps of the Army and Navy is in. ereased twenty per cent. This last provision was made fifty per cent hy the Senator but he was overruled by the’ Commit're when it reported out the bill. Meanwhile Mexico has enacted a law taking over for Government use and ownership all of the o'l properties in thay country, American Interests are to bo further violated and Americans are to be driven out if this proced-- ure docs not please them. Senator Fall and others in the Senate are won dering whether the President will again refuse to back up Secretary Lansing and do nothing wha‘ever to curb tho insolent Carranza and the turbulent Mexico. Many Americans have invested thoir savings In petrol: eum companies in Mexico and in the ovont that the Carranza policy is car ried out they would have no redress oxcent at the hands of the Wilxon Administration which has been watch folly walting for soven years, 2 Subscribe to The Richmond Planet. Cough Remedy Made in Richmond Eecomes Famous Thos, ‘Tabb Jeffries, Well Known Richmond Pharmacist, Discoverer of Vatnable Formula, Now Known as Jeffries No. 1 Cough Mixture, Richmond is again in the limelight nationally. A few years ago, Thos, ‘Tabb Jeffries, Drugsist of Bast Broad Street, perfected a formula for couRhS Which now scems to be des- Gned to become nationally the most important discovery and remedy ot its kind In a deeado, ‘ho remedy is trade-marked and is known as Jeffries No. L Cough Mixture. At first Dr. Jeffries sold it only in Richmond but the merit of the pro- duet was sueh an improvement over the ordinary remedies that the de- mand grew so great that people were calling for it from all parts of tho United States. During the ‘Flu’ epidemic, Jeffries No. 1 Cough Mixture was used ox- tensively and successfully, ‘This ‘preparation is liquid and antiseptic, therefore retieves the cough promptly and heals the irritation, Uckiing and soreness in the throat and chest. It has the advantage over the ordinary Iremedies In that It fs antiseptic, 'sosthing and healing. | “Jeffries No. L Cough Mixture ts ‘ror sale by all druggists. Clip this ad, like it to your druggist, get a bolle and keep it in the house for use when needed. ‘Three sizes, 80¢, GOc and $1.10. THOS. TARB JER: PRINS MPG. PHARMACIST, Rich- mend, Va.—Adv. | RE-RKEGISTRATION AT SIXTH MT “ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, ‘The members of the church are re- quested to re-register thelr names soon as possible. 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SMAI ESS = OE oe pee Go a sherman ne RG SANs — | | PRENSA CSN aeramr a as Sb eA. ae A ai nS SN eae es eee ie AND O BOGOR Aa cance Se GD We We a eo EF NT Go ee VE “NS Pa ; mn pi fo) AH New Y I (Ge i th dl g% cy appy New Year To All! io Ek ON EAE hw i 8 2, in ' a 2 ° ae <2 : oe SxS gS EIN GER Ny PRED FRACS PX RR PR I BE sai. ial a Sy BR) A RY ee) me BEE A ZK Mh Ue Zo I OF i ih) : Wy daeeme 20) {Wt faze sh) woe SS SIN iy Jas ty a bem NEY SEY Lae Wp LN I AGE (AS (7 Wee JE RIEN ES 5 eS NS g VOLUME XXXVII, NUMBER 7. Ce.) Stak SF SD Pid (es) Wee By NSB a We & (PAN (¢ os) Rap , MP ek (Pio, <4) SS Pee ak i Js) Ni Y) y Spe oe em aX ‘te 3) Ko Ba 7h Se 2 = CD) i SS a) ey ioe von me ai. i: Hi} ee Judgo Wiliam Harrison deligh’et and electrified the large audience that raved the Inclement weather of Just Monday night, December 8th, and who sat for more than an hour tn tho City Auditorium listen’ng with tn tonse in‘erest. to this eminent Jurist who held their attention from start to finish. His subject was: “The Negro’s Nat tonal Platform" which was treated In a most holpful and unique way. Judgo Marrison related, graphically and in the most ‘fluent and chotec English the history of the Negro In Une country: his loyalty and patrio. Liem, he dfd nog fat to impress his hearera with the fact that the Ne fro t# 100 per cont Amoriean and had claims on this country the right ful adjustment of which was due him under the constitution of the United States Government. ‘Tho addresa was a maaterpicco of English Iiterature and a helpful sor mon on Civic righteousness that should be proached In each commun: ty. Ho based his argumont upon the faot that tho Negro is a human bo: Ing; an Amorican C'tizon and. there fore entitled to « man's chanco and fan equal opportunity. ‘This address is still upon tho tong. wes of Richmond's public. Many promt. hont business and professional mex and women were seen In tho audi: eneo. Various fraternal organizations wero represented upon tho platform Judgo J. Hogo Ricks of tho Juvo: nile and Domes'te Relations Court was present in tho audience. Attor noys J. 1. Byrd, MacKenzie, W. F. Donny wero prosont. Attorney J. T. Cartor served on tho Citizens Com. mittee but was detained in an annual board meoting as was Attorney J. ‘Thomas Howin, Lawyor James Alex andor Chiles of Loxington, Ky. _r¢ mainod in the city and attended the meoting. Ho {s profuse In his prats¢ of tho mecting. Wilson’ Foreman Grand Master of tho Mason's of Va Wag on tho platform, Drs. A. A. Hee tor and W. 'T. Johnson took bart on the program. Excellent musi was rendered by tho Sabbath Gleo Clut and Madamo Sovilla B. Briggs, ap: poared as tho soloist to the delight of all present. The affair was managed by Mrs, Ora Brown Stokes, President of tho Richmond Neighborhood As sociation, Incorporated. Judge TMarrlson took the oeeastor to make complimentary remarks cor corning the work of the above asso ciation and of the splendid recor made by tho president, Mrs. Orc Brown Stokes, while a’ student a the ‘University of Chieago: Mra. Stokes presided — with hor usaul dignity and presented Judg: Harrison In a most pleasing manner. Richmond 1s already planning 4 return engagement for Judge Harri son. ‘An imformal reception in honor ot Jude Harrison was held at Miller’ Subway immediately afer the lec ture. Many prominent citizens shook hands with Judge Harrison. ABRAHAM 1. HARRIS. ‘Correspondent SPTS ASIDE CONVICTIONS President Revorsey _Courts:Martia Verdict Against. OMMcers of Noo Teegimont Washing’on Dee. 20—Conviction ot thtee afters of tho Two Tumdred And "Sixty-olghth. Infantry. on. charg clan oa, share Sp gw 4 fh Lap y ts aN VEY Gl E>, S384 CED Seach Breas o 52. eS es growing out of the failure of that regiment to hold its placo Inline near Binarville, France, September 28, 1918 has been set aside by Prest- dont Wilson. Army orders: pubtishod today re corded executive ne‘ion in the cases of Lieutenants Horaco R. Crawford, Judge Cross and Robert W. Cheers, cach of whom had heen sentenced to orth on charges of having violated tho soventy-fifth article of war. ‘Tho specificat’ona in cach case charged the officer with having “ehamefully’ rotreated from the eno my. —_+-=-- BERGER AGAIN BLEOTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS Milwaukeo, Wis.) Dec. 19 —Vietor L. Berger, Socialist, today" was re lected to’ Congress’ from the Titth Wisconain District, having defeated ‘Henry 1H. Bodonatab, — Republiaan, running aga fusion candidate by 4, 806 votes. Berger's to'al vote was 24,367 ond Bodonstab'a 19,661. ‘Tho returns Indl: cato that approximately 9,000 voters Ald noe go to the polls. ‘The total rogiatration tn the dig‘riet was about 83,000 votes, Should the Howse again rotuse to feat Rerger, the Fifth Wisconsin Dis frlet will not be represented in Con Kross until after the regular elec'ion in 1920 Governor B. 1. Philipp an: Pnounced tonteht. Washington, Dec. 19.—No move to Ajspute for the second time tho right of Victor I. Berger reelected to tho Houso of Representa'ives to a_ sent is expected until ho presents h'm-- solf to be sworn In as a member, Re- prosentative Dallinger, Massachusotts chairman of Elections Committeo sald tonight. “I shall then object as T did tho previous timo," eald Dalit ger. ere 19 —Victor Berger's roelection to Congress today was termed a triumph in a atatement from natfonal headquarters of the Socialist party, which declared that As a rosult of ‘the election "Congress {8 on trial.” | Representative Griost, of Ponnsyt: van'a, a Ropubltead has Introduced in Mo Houso a bill to reduco the post age on all Jocal malt {o once cont Per ounce, Instead of the two éents how required. AM other mail would under the bill continue under the samo latter rate. In order to conserve tho supply of nows print paper which is getting very low Senator Capper of Kansas has offered in the Senate a bill pro: viding that until July 1, 1920 no news paper or perlodieal shall be earried In tho United States mails at the rates provided for second class postage which shall exceed in size limitations sot forth as follows: thirty s'x pages for any Sunday edition, seven'y five pages for any weekly ord bi-weekly paper or any monthly with moro than 100 pages. ‘Tho Postmaster General is author {zed under tho bill to refuse the sec ond class privilege to any paper or porlod'enl exceeding thoxe limite. Secretary Lansing has sont to the Proaident and the latter has trans mitted to tho Senate the number of citizens of foro'gn Innds o'her than Amerleans who have beon killed fn Mexico since the doparture of Pres! dent Diaz ts 927 divided as follows: Chinese, 471; Spanish 209; Araba 111 British 28; Ttalians 16; ‘French 143 Japanese 10 and miscollancous 68. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919. Why Are the Gates Forever Left Open ? os, eel {. Pans | (tee Les Cee J Ay “al | ee Aa il” 2 aii Ne ! hl __— ir ee al Nip [- . s || i eS aE m j By aw : ar) 7 Resa a eae A OA EE an — <. Sie oe pee | eae By) Gat TS a A Pe ie ia ar eee CRIT WSS S| ber el al Sil i a EWES MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 25,000 MEMBERS. ‘The Richmond Neighborhood As- sociation Incorporated, has launch ed a campaign for members whlch closes the third Tuesday in January 8:40 P.M. at the Fifth Street Bapt- fst Church. Wanted 100 Captains, 60 members each. Joining foc 25 cents; 10 cents per month, What the Richmond No'ghborhood Association {8 doing: Supports the Day Nursery for Colored Children n° U2 W. Charity Street: Supports the Home for Colored Girls at 602 W. Clay Street; Supervises, through Its prosident the work among women in tho Courts of the City; Helps in gen eral charity work; Has the following departments; ‘Thrift, Lend a Hand, Sowing, Great Commisston; Co-opera tive Buying: ‘Tho Great Commission Committeo visits hospitals and speaks words of cheer to patients also con ucts Bible classes In the factories. ‘Tho Co-operative Department buys in wholesale lots for its members and in tho month of November distri buted 120 dozen exgs at 58 conts per dozen; 10 barrels of flour at $12.50 per barrel; meal and other commoti ties amounting to nearly $400.00 |wholesale to: members of tho Associ: ation. | Now is your time to Join, help some one olso and help yourself at the same timo, This club is destined to become a big factor in the life of Richmond Join now! 25 Cents Joining fee; 10 Cents per month, dues. Mrs. Bottle G- Cousins, Director- Goneral; Mra. Hannah Johnson, As ssistant’ Director-General; Mrs. Lelia Wynn, Staff Secretary; | Lieutenant, Catherino Barlow; Lreutenant Lavinia Jofforson; Lieutenant, Lelia Wynn; Lieutenant, Mattio Tyler. Watch for the list ot 100 Captains. Mrs, Ora Brown Stokes, President; Mra. 1, B. ‘Thompson, Vico Presi- dent; Mrs. M. sR. Johnson, Vieo Preo Ment? Mrs. ‘Anna Blackwoll, Vico President; Mrs. M, M. Hill, Mrs. Rosa B. Caffeo, Secreinwies; Mrs. Alice Kersey Ford, Treasurer; Mra. Artona J. Miller, Chairman Finance Com mit tee. —_—+---__ PEYTON JOUNSON LAID TO 1ST Entored into rest eternal at the Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Decem hor 13, 1919 Peyton F. Johnson, Jr. in the’ 19th year of his ago, son of Mrs, Mamie’ Johnson and grandson of Mr. Peyton and Mrs. Mildred Jobnson, 609 North Fourth Street. Ho was'a patient sufferer for more than two months and recovered sut fictontly from the operation perform ed October 28 to be removed homo, but there was a sudden relapse and ho was again removed to the hos- pital where the end peucefully came. He is survived by his mother, grandparents, brother and sister, Mortimer and Glovena Johnson and many rolatives anil friends ‘The funeral services wero conducted ‘Tuesday, Decomber 16, 1919 from the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Chureh of which he was a faithful member, Rey. R. V. Peyton “the pastor, conducting the services Beautiful flowers in profusion attested the standing in the commun ity of this promising youngstor just budding into manhood. ‘The remains were Iaid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery, Ho has called for many a loved one, We havo seen them leave our side; With our Saviour we shall meet them Whon we too, have crossed the tide +22 Prot. Robert D. Jones, of San Antonio, ‘Texas Is in the clty after an absence of 27 years. H owill visit Mansachusetts bofore his return ‘aaa: SS oe Tae erase soe eae PRICE, FIVE CENTS No traco has been found of the ex- Pert cracksmen who Mew the sate of the Royal Laundry at 311 North Soventh Street with a mysterious ox- Plosive which evidently made no nolxe oither Jate ‘Thursday night or early yesterday morning and helped thomselvos to between $10,000 and $12,000 in Liberty bonds and Jowolry. Not a single {race of the explosive oxeept the havoc which ft wrought on the stl door of the safe was found when the police investigated. ‘There wero no powder stains, no trace of the use of nitroglycerin, “soup” or dynamite. ‘There were no burns, no slightest trace of any ox plosive known to the police or any of tho experts who have been called in, ‘T. N. T. may havo been the explo sivo used, Captain of Detectives A. 8, Wright stated Inst night. A email capsule of this explosive would have done the work, it ts declared. Four detectives have beon special ly detailed to hunt down the thieves. Threo of the sleuths delleve the safe was blown. Detectives Sergeant J. N Duffy, however stated it as his opin fon that the job was of the “can open er" variety. “Detective Sergeant, John Wiley, Gordon Smith, Louis Bertuect and J. N. Duffy have been assigned to the caso under the supervision of Captain A. S. Wright. Police have come to the conclusion that the cracksmen numbered two ‘and by the marks pho‘ographed on the safe wore rough gloves. The rob bery occurred within 100 feet of a police telegraph box where police. men report to headquartera every fifteen minutes, whteh is only five Dicks from Polico Headquarters. Without the least sign of hurry, ‘tho thieves pulled: up an easy chalt in front of the safe so that the man ‘doing tho drilling could sit at easa. ENTRR THROUGH REAR. ° | They worked within ton fect of tho sidewalk and with only @ plate glass window covered by n green win dow shade separating them from the street. Entranee was effected through « rear window. Af-er effecting an entrance into the safe the thieves gathered up the con tents ineluding somo eash boxes and carried the whole Info the rear — of tho laundry, where they sorted. what they wanted, leaving a few papers whieh were too badly demolished by the explosion to take with them. M. B. Plorshelm proprietor af the laundry placed his Toss last night at Dotween $10,000 and $12,000, Jewelry valued $1,000, — practically’ all gold, $4,500 worth ‘of Liberty Bonds. of his own and $600 worth of honds be longing to his employoes, hesides $2, 000 in war savings stamps and a num vor of valuable life insurance poticien and other papers were among. Che oot. Richmond, Va, ‘Times-Dispaten, De comber 19, 1919. eae WANTED—A Female Clerk. Must he ‘well eatueated and well recommen ! ed Apply in own handwriting to “BY Caro Planet, 311 N. 4th Street Richmond, Va. FOUR SLEUTHS ON JOR. Wee WS y es ESO if rt gos —J ‘ ‘ + Re p Se Fe i mS ey Me } 4 ‘ oe rs a wis nO a "gs ( M4 SS % ) ase & mi de r 3 ) cS HE PLANET SATURDAY..DECEMBER 27, 1919 CHINESE MURDERHR CONFESSES Wan Murder Story is Offered as Evidence by Prosecution GOING BEFOREF JURY TODAY. Most Remarkable Document Ever Introduced in Criminal Courts of Washington—Doffense Immediately Paves Way for Attack Based on Ground That Student Was Tortured and Starved. The so-called confession of Ziang Sung Wan, the young Chinese student on trial before Justice Gould for the murder of members of the Chinese Educational Mission last January was introduced into evidence yesterday but did not go to the jury. It is probable that it will be read today. This confession in its form and in the events which it purports to describe, undoubtedly is the most remarkable document ever introduced into criminal evidence in the history of the courts of Washington. It tells in question and answer form a vivid story of an almost, unbelievable murder—of two young men sitting calmly $q_4$ a table awaiting the coming of the victims one of them murdering the 2 victims in cold blood and of the other, with curious docet and canning trapping and shlaying the murderer, because his feelings were outraged by the double crime. CLEARS MYSTERY. IF TRUE There can be no doubt that if the confession is true that it clears up the mystery of that remarkable tragedy in the "house of silence" in Katarama road. If the police themselves had desired to bring forward a direct solution of what appeared to be a mysterious crime, they could not have fixed it in a better first-grade form than the alleged confession of Wan. The weight of the prosecution does not bear heavily on this alleged confession. It seems almost too simple. To bear heavily upon it and have it give way would ruin the case for the prosecution. And their case is one of the most marvelously matched and best forged chain of circumstantial evidence ever presented to a jury. Existence of the alleged confession of Wan has long been a matter of general knowledge. The chief of the police of Washington gave out the story about two weeks after the discovery of the crime that he had obtained a full confession from Wan. CANNOT BE IGNORED. The prosecution could not well ignore this in the presentation of the case. It stands apart from the circumstantial evidence, and probably will only be used in a cumulative sense by the government because it is known that the alleged confession will be attacked on the ground that it was obtained from a slick man—a young Chinese not familiar with the customs of the country and as timid as others of his blood and race to whom everything is strange—after ten days of the "third degree." Detectives Guy E. Burlingame and J. E. Kelly of the headquarters staff were the men who finally questioned Wan with a stenographer present to take notes and also had Wan sign the alleged confession and initial each page of it, while Wan was in jail. It was Burlingame who identified the confession while he was a witness yesterday, and who sketched to the court the remarkable story it contains. DEFENSE SHOWS HAND. James A. O'Shea chief counsel for Wan prepared the way for his attack upon the confession and his exposure of the hunger torture by which it was obtained in a few questions to Detective Burlingame yesterday. Burlingame had testified that he had taken on the typewritten copy of the stenographer's notes to Wan in the District jail, and that Wan had signed the confession and initialed the pages. "What was the physical condition of the defendant, Wan when you visited him? asked Mr. O'Shea. The witness hesitated in his reply, and Mr. O'Shea changed the question. Isn't it a fact that Wan was sick in bed? "He was in bed," replied Burlingame. I can't it a fact that he was not only in bed, but was very sick on that day—was very sick when he is alleged to have signed and initialed the unwritten statement you took to him?" DEOLINES TO ADMIT ILLNESS Detective Burlinggame declined to witness a witness to Wan's physical condition. The questions revealed however, that the defense will endeavor to prove that Wan was suffering from an absolute physical collapse as the result of his experience of ten days in the hands of the police under pressure of the "third degree." During this time, it will be deemed, he was exposed to mental torture and reduced to the verge of starvation, before he agreed to make any statement regarding the crime, except that of innocent acquaintance ship and association with members of the Chinese Educational Mission and certain Chinese students in Washing ton. In the alleged confession, the amazing document made public here for the first time the questions are put by Burlingame and the answers returned by Wan. Burlingame said that it was at Wan's own request that this form was adopted. He said that when Wan first weakened under questions by the police, he said: "I have to apologize for what I have to tell you. I have not been how est with you and have not been telling you the truth. You know it is not the custom of my people when they kill a man to tell about it. I will now tell you the truth. Ask me some questions." QUIZ FATIGUES WAN After a few questions had been asked and answered, according to Burlingame, Wan said: "I am tired now, I don't believe I want to talk any more. You come to morrow and ask me some more questions, and I will answer." The next day, which was the eleventh day that Wan had been in the hands of the police, Burlingame accompanied by John T Laws, stenographer of the police department saw Wan in the sergeant's room of No. 10 police station and it was then that the alleged confession was obtained. In substance the confession follows, with some of the interrogatories preserved: Burlingame: "We would like for you to make a statement. Your statement must be voluntary and if you make it I want to tell you that it will be used against you in court. You do not have to make a statement unless you want to. I just want to inform you of your rights in the matter. Wan: "Suppose you ask questions, I can answer better." TELLS OF FRIENDSHIP Burlingame then questioned Wan about his acquaintanceship with Wu and about Wu sending for Wan to come to Washington. Wan said: "I come here on Friday, the 24th. 'Now did you remain at the mission as Mr. Wu's guest until Monday January the 27th?' 'Yes.' Then did you say good-bye to Dr. Wong and Mr. Hsie? Did they think you were going to return to New York?' 'Yes.' Then where did you go?' I went to the Harris Hotel and rented a room.' Now did Mr. Wu make a proposition to you about getting some of the mission money—about getting a check?' When I was at the mission. And what did he say? "He just said I could get some money. He figured like that way. WANTED MISSION MONEY. Wan, led by the questions of Burlingame, said that Wu wanted to get some of the mission money and planned to get it by check but did not say $a_t$ that time who would go to the bank with the check. Wan decided to send to New York for his brother to come and cash the check and sent him two telegrams. Wu visited Wan at the Harris Hotel. On Tuesday Wu tore the blank check out of the mission house checkbook. Wan saw Wu Wednesday and the latter said that Dr. Wong, head of the mission had discovered that a check had been stolen from the check book, that he was very angry and had threatened to send Wu back to China in disgrace. Dr. Wong had called up the police. Wu believed Hsie, the other young attache of the mission had told Dr. Wong about the stolen check. Wu, according to Wan, said that he Dr. Wong and Hsie were going out to dinner and told Wan that he must come to the mission house and fix the check. Wu said he would leave the mission house door open and would return to meet Wan there as soon as he could get away from the dinner. Wan went to the mission house about 7 o'clock in the evening and saw Kang Li when the latter called there. Wan was left at the hotel. Wu telephoned to the mission house that he would be back after 9 o'clock and Wan, not caring to wait so long, went back to the Harris Hotel. He returned to the mission house about 9 o'clock. Wu was there when Wan arrived. WAN FILLS OUT CHECK Wu and Wan went to Hsie's room and under Wu's direction Wan filled out the stub of the check and Wu stamped and dated the check, which he took from his pocket. Then they went downstairs to the kitchen. Wu said nothing about killing Dr. Wong and Mr. Hsie. Wu heard Hsie enter the mission house about 10:20 o'clock and told Wan some one was coming. Hsie came into the kitchen but said nothing Wu was walking about. As Hsie passed Wu the latter drew the revolver from his pocket and shot Hsie. Wan was not certain whether Wu shot once or twice, but Hsie ran into the furnace room and Wu followed. Wan could not see, but heard several more shots. Wu came back into the kitchen and closed the door to the furnace room. Wu reloaded the pistol with cartridges taken from a drawer in a kitchen cabinet. Nothing was said and Wu contin- used to walk about the room, return ing the platel to his pocket. His only remark was that he hated Hsie very much. Then Wu sat down and discuss ed the question of cashing the check with Wan. Twenty minutes later Wu heard another person enter the house and said, "Here comes old Wong." WONG IGNORES WU. Dr. Wong first wont nostrals and ten minutes later came down to the kitchen. Wu was standing in about the same place he had been when he first fired on Haise. Dr. Wong did not speak to Wu, but said, "Hello Wan, you come back—when Wu ft THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA od. At the first shot Dr. Wong turn ed and ran upstairs with Wu pursuing him. Wan heard the noise of a struggle upstair and then several more shots. Wan waited in the kitchen for a long time and when Wu finally returned he had changed his clothes. Burlingame's questions and Wan's answers at this point tell the story of the alleged confession which brought about the indictment of Wan for the murder of Wu, the charge up on which he is on trial. Burlingame: What did Wu say when he came downstairs? Wan: 'He laid the revolver on the kitchen table. He said he wanted me to sit over on the other side of the table, he wanted to talk to me. He wanted me to move at end of table near him.' SAYS BOTH DID KILLING "What did he say?" He said we both killed Wong and Hsie. I said I did not kill them. Then what did he say? He said he wanted me to sleep with him tonight. What else did he say? He asked me to sleep there that night with him and in the morning he said, You go to bank with check to get money and I will stay at the mission house to answer the telephone in case the bank calls up. What did you reply to that. I said I didn't like to sleep there. Then what did he say? He get mad. Did you get angry too? I got idea he killed Wong. I thought he killed Wong, but I did not say that. That time when he told me I changed my mind and I said 'All right.' Did you pick up the gun from the table? Yes, after a while. Did you talk about going to the bank with the check? No, I didn't talk about it. He was sitting there just thinking and I took two bullets from that drawer and put them in the gun." SNEAKS BULLETS INTO GUN "Did he see you put the bullets in the gun?" No I don't believe he did. I took the bullets first before I picked up the gun." "Where was Wu?" "Wu was sitting at the cast side of the kitchen table. I was sitting at the north end of the kitchen table. Did you get up from the table and go over to drawer and get the butlers?" "I just go up and walked around the room and picked two bullets out of the drawer and then walked around the room a little more and about a few minutes later I picked the gun up and put the two bullets in the gun. What did you intend to do with those two bullets in the gun? "I intended to kill him." Why did you intend to kill Wu? "Because he killed Wong; I think that awfully bad." A BIG CHANCE FOR THE FX SERVICE MEN. A special ruling allows all former service men, no matter when discharged, to reinstate their insurance on or before December 31, 1919, on statement in their applications that they are in as good health as at the date of discharge or at the date of the expiration of the grace period for the payment of premiums, whichever is the later date, and payment of two months' premiums on the amount of insurance to be reinstated. After December 31st the privileges of rein statement will be limited to the period of 18 months following the month of discharge, or 12 months following the month of lapse if reinstatement is made after 18 months following month of discharge. As only two months' premiums are now required for reinstatement, a former service man who paid more than two months' back premiums in reinstatting prior to July 25, 1919, can on application, obtain credit for any premiums so paid in excess of two and have the overplus applied toward future premium payments. The Bureau of War Risk Insurance wants the service men to know what their rights are as to Government insurance and the methods by which this insurance may be retained or reinstated. It is to the interest of every service man whose insurance may have lapsed or been canceled to apply at once for reinstatement. To wait may mean disaster. Check or money order* should be made payable to the Treasurer of the United States and with the application sent to the Premium Receipt Section, Bureau of War Jisk Insurance, Washington, D. C. ARMY OFFICER DISAPPROVED. Captain Accused of Running Away From Enemy Restored to Duty. Washington, Dec. 17.—Sentence of death imposed by court-marial on Captain Daniel Smith, a Negro of the 368th Infantry on conviction of having fled from the enemy in France was disapproved and the officer or ordered restored to duty, according to orders published by the war department. The order is signed by Secretary Baker, by direction of the president. Captain Smith was accused of "shamfully" retreating and running away from the enemy on September 28, 1918 when his regiment was ordered to advance, near Vienne-le-Chateau France. If there is no Planet Acent in your neighborhood, write us about putting me there for you. 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WRITE TODAY to THE EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING CO.. 265 South Bland Street, Bluefield, West Virginia THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Read The Richmond Planet Present day conditions demand that you should read a reliable race journal. Read our Prize Offer. Bring us your Job Work. Prices are high, but so is everything else and we will do your work at the lowest possible price. All kind of Job Work done at this office. Our linotypes are busy, but we can still do job work. Agents Wanted Everywhere THE PLANET, 311 N. Fourth Street Telephone, Long Distance, Randolph 2213. Richmond, Va. Clubs Now Open For Christmas 1920. Over Seventy-five Thousand Dollars Paid to Members in the 1919 Christmas Savings Club Over Seventy-five Thousand Dollars Paid to Members in the 1919 Christmas Savings Club Clubs starting at given amounts, and decreasing like amounts each week for fifty consecutive weeks. 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Cor. 3d & Clay Sts foun an ET AI ne ny ERIE cess 9090 ene on ~ as Sea ete 4 Hea Say ANE » Ta ee oe Ae ai PB; x VA Annee My 7a ean hl BE INES SONOS ASRS aia Wy eee eae MA Monee Roush Banas, lckmond, Vas OUN MITCHELL, JR. BDITOR, A ccaumontertions tateeded tor publicatios ‘Lli'Be peat eo an to reach bw by Wednesday. secs at the Post Ofte at Bichon, Virginl Ss "Soovodsrinas matter, AUBRORIPTION RATER Tutsipa Bubweriptionacscscccccececccccccccees MB SATURDAY. .DECHMBIRRI 27, 1919 Be of good cheer, colored folks. Whiskoy ts gono, but baby's mille amd homo mado wino aro still hero. Folks, who aro dead are best off theo days, Thoy havo oscapod tho high cost of Uving by paying tho high cost of dying. ‘The proachors and tho labor lead— aus wore running tho Government, but from rocont obgervations nobody te vunning tt. You cannot injure tho Diack citizen teday without injuring the white afttzen tomorrow. “It is God's way; His will bo doe, not oure.” Wo have biting winds, plenty of snow, Ike coal, atill less augar, no Haqubr and a Democratic Administra. tion that promised to roduco tho hist cast of ving to cap the climax. We aro now singing, “I would not live afways, I ask rot to stay." ‘Tho Philadetphta, Pa, Baptist World, odited by Rev. Dr. W. H. Moxed and published weekly by Move, Bros, Sons and Oo, fs 0 mag: nificont publication from overy viow point and ts deserving of sticcoss. ‘Tho pablishors Kave “struck high, at tho risk of losing thotr hatchet." I a Journal of this kind and character wiih the heavy exponse entailed fn Uio publica‘ion thoroot can be main- tained, tho management dosorves to (ake tyigh rank (n the profession that they have chodda, | 1 pees, AN IMPORTANT DROISION. Br. John #.. Hillery, through his calored counsol, Attéenoy Wilford If. Smjth won a notable virlory in the Appellate Division of the Supremo Court, first department, when a per omptary mandamus against tho Padic Society of the State of New York compelled that organization to ad- mit to Ita ggimborship nino colored chiropo ho had boon rofected. 1 a Dr, Wm. Carter, Dr. Roger Wagers. Dr, James S. Wil- ams, Dr, Chaetés Marks, Dr. Bisset Dr. J. 8. Alphonsus, Dr. James R. Jones, and Dr. Charles A. Greene all reputablo chiropodists mado applica- tion. for memborship in the Society andthe vo'e stood 38 in their favor and five against whilo only a majori- ty..of tho members undor the by-laws contd admit to membership. ‘Tho announcement of the vote was postponed and the by-laws changed 39 au to make five opposing votes all that was necessary to bar a person from membership. Attorney Smith took the case to the Supreme Court and his application was refused. Ho! todk an appeat, howovor to the Appol Jats Division, where a docision in tha Cavor of his clients was handed down, A MISLKADING REPORP Contributing Faitor James Weldon Johnson of the New York Ago has secured a copy of the report of the Department of Justice on “Radicatism and Sedition Among the Negroes as Reflected in Their Publications” and report of the investigations against “Persons Advising Anarchy, Sedition and the Forcible Overthrow of the Goyorament.’ According to the title of tho original report, no space should have been given the Negro in this report of dishonor, but in order to bring in this humble race of people and to associate him and his with the lowest types of humanity, the tile of the report so far as it relates to the Negrocs was changed. Rad-catism is reflected in our publi cations but no sedition. ‘This report would have been as bulky as the an nual oilition of the Congressional Re cord if a similar title had been se- lected in dealing with the white pev- plo of the country. ‘This demonstrat- ¢3 conclusively the wisdom and cor rectness of our calling this part of ‘the Governmen: the Department. ot Injustice. Editor Johnson says tat ho has not read the “front part” of tho report consisting of some one Jhundred and sixty pages, but he has become deeply interested in the “hind part’ of the same report cons'sting of somo twen'y-seven pages. | It may bo that thy white folks will be tired out before they reach that Part of tho roport concerning the Ne groes, even as tho Negroes get weary ft, glancing at that part of the report “concerning the white folks. Anyhow, the roport has matter in it that has caused the brilliant editor 0 lese what hto rel'gion he had, if he ever had any and has caused him to use o “cuss” words, ‘The persisten’ effort to discredit tho Nogrocs of this country has & dismally failed and our place | in history has beon forever establish ed. A DEGENERATE WHITE WOMAN That is a remarkable story that comes from Atlantic City, Now Jer- scy, with tho poor Negro as usual tho central figure. This white woman al- leged that she had been attacked by two colored men and her child taken from hor and murdered by these samo alleged brutos. Of course, this had a tendency, in keoping with Amorican projudico to put overy No- gro in Atlantic City under suspicion at the hands of those whito folks, Who do not know tho valuo of color ed folks and who havo an antipathy to thom. The Police Department got to work and it was not long before that Department of Atlantic Clty Kovernmont came to the concluston that the atory was “fishy.’ ‘Tho white woman was arrested and was found to bo a dopo fiend or tc put it in othor languago was a user of drugs. She had become separated from her husband, Then the sontl- Montal newspaper reporters go! busy and published a tot of sontimen tal gush that she killed the hoy tor the love of her husband. Tho latest Teport reads as follows: Atlantic City, N. J., Dee. 16.—Mrs Wsther Miller Blake, a prisoner in the city hospital, charged with — the murder of her five yoar old son has abandoned her atory that the child was Kidnapped by two Negroes in Ventnor las; Friday night according lo Dr. L. R, Souder coun:y physt- cian, | She told tho doctor at another ir torview today that the kidnapping story was a “dolusion.” ‘I've delus fons before and I guess I had one this time,’ Mrs. Blake remarked — to me, said Dr. Souder. Mrs. Blake still denies sho throw the child into the ocean from a fish ing pier as aMleged by the polico, Dr. Souder said, but she now tolls a dt feront story as to what happened. “I slipped on a board pavement and in falling struck my head,” the Physician said she told him, “I be came unconscious and how long I rv mained in (hat condition I do no! know, but when I came to I was panic stricken and ran to tho nea! est. house. T was in a frenzy and do not remember what T said Mrs. Blake told mo the boardwalk pavement was slippery, cont’nued Dr. Souder, but she says’ she docs not remember whether sho was on the boardwalk or one of the approaches All she appears to recollect was that when she fell the boy ran front her. Ske told me that he had a habit of runsing off impulsively. T do not know where he went, but rant positive that I did not interfere vith friar in any way after I fell to ho pavement, she said to me. The body of the child will be taken o Bal imore tomorrow for burial, The inauoxy will be hold hore ‘Thurs lay night. Colored folks of this country wilt ead with satisfaction this culmina- ‘on of the s‘ory and thoy will en- ertain tho feoling that it may have ome effect upon those projudicet rhite folks and lead them to inves: Igate tho reports concerning color 1 people and with-hold Judgment nit all of the facts are known. Our people have a hard enough imo of it as it ts. ‘The respectable cople of the raco are ondeavoring o wm and rotain tho respect of the er class of white people and vith the dawning of a now day, heir tong prayers and upright con- uct will not be in vain. RHODE ISLAND'S PROTEST. It looks like the “irony of Fate” that fitty tour years after tho Civil THE KIUKMUND PLANEL, KIOHMOND, VIRGINIA War Rhode Island, a S'ato that stood for w centralized form of Government and in opposition to the principle of State's Rights should now instituie proceed ngs in (ho Supreme Court of the United States for he cecord'ng to it the very fundamental principles that more than a half a century ago It opposed. Tt was a question of prop erty then and it is a question of prop: er y now, We say property fer the reas on that the slaves were regarded us Property, ‘the Stae defines the prohibition amendment as unconstitutional, reo Iutionary and usurpatory. ‘The south- ern States held the same op nion of the ‘Thirteenth Amendment to he Con- stitution of the United Stites. ‘The re- markable situation in this case is fur: ther emphasized by the fac that a democrat from a State's Rights State is Chief Justice of a so-called Republi- can Supreme Court. It will be an in- tevest'ng question as to just how he Will stand upon this question, which should necessarily revive old mem-~ ories, for he is old enough to remem ber all about the old timo controver- sy. The question which is at the basis of It all 8 whether or not constitu= tional changes in the organic form of government embracing an amend- ment to tho Constitution of the Unit ed States can legally be made with out a direct vole of the people them selves, Tt seems that this is going down (o the hed-rock principles of re- resentative government it self. In this case, the constigutional amendmont was ratified by Uto representatives of the people rather than by the people themselves, ‘This question will also bring to the front the ratification of constitu- tons im both northern and southerm States relative to the etcctive fran- chise, Wo do not think that there ts any doubt as to tho attitude of the Supreme Court upon this question, It has sidestepped vital tastes and "evaded basic fundamental questions 80 often that there fe not much ground to hope that it will mect the Isaue squarely now. This Is a day of equiv ocation and evasion. Fow men, bodies or tribunals will stand squarely in dealing with great questions and ox- pound and administer the Iaw with- ) ou’ fear, favor, or of the ersuing con ” sequoncos of such action. }, Rhode Island's representatives de- claro that the present prohibition | amendment and its manner of ratift cation were destructive of the funda - mental princples of the Cons’ Itution. | Who doubts the truth of this asser~ - ton? I dealing with tho rights and t privileges of tho citizen of color, the - samo procedure had a similar effoct - until now millions of dollars worth t of whiskey and ovher intoxicants in which mon, who had been legally au- thorized to do had Invested the sav - ings of a Mfo-timo are now about to 1 “go up in smoke" as a rosult of this ; contiscatory legislation. 1 mabe reneaemeiaireiimeninniel A CONVICTED SOCIALIST 18 RE-ELECTED. Tt is a debatable question, as to whethor or not the Government and tho Congress in tho Victor Berger case Js not in the business of making tho Borger kind of Socialists instead of des'roying them. Men, actuated by principles and advocating policies in which they hellevo, even though those principles and policies he erron- cous cannot he intimidated by convie- tion in a court of law or deterred by ostracism, even though that ostracism comes from tho Congress of the Unit- yod States. Eugene V. Debs, inside of a federal prison for an offense that ‘may ho regarded as political may yet Provo to me a more influential tac- tor than he was during his palmiest days on the outside. Tho aittiation in other countrieswhoro repressive measures were tried scons to bear out this statement. You can- not crush man or mexsures by this Kind of prosecution. It could not be dotie In Mexico and it cannot be done In this country. ‘The laws have beon 80 changed that any person, Whether guilty or innocent of an offense allog- cd against them may be convicted. Those thoughts come as a result | of the recent election of the Fifth Wis cons'n District, where Victor Borger, Soctatfet defeated Hon. Henry H. Bod-' enstab, Republican by a majority of 4,806. Mr, Todenstab ran ag a fusion ean- didato and was endorsed by the Dem seratic organization with the hope that ho would put this rank socialist “out of business,’ so to speak. Berger had heen previously elected and had heen denied a seat in Congress on ac count of alleged disloyal utterances He was tried in a United S'ates Coxr! for violation of the Espionage Act end convicted, being sentenesd to a federal prison. He took an appeat and when he was rejected and denicd a seat in Congress entered the prim- aries of his party for renom‘nation and upon being renominated proceed ed ‘orm again with the result as specified. ‘Tho question now artses nz to whot wil be done with this case Socfalistr: aa radical as Borger were permitted to occupy seats in popular branch of the German government, and in Great Britain, they are regarded as harmless cranks, who cannot dece.vo he majority of the well-todo people. What Is to be said of free America, where all politics, reeds and doc- trines are tolerated? It is evident tha, we are becoming as intolerant as the Pilgrim Fathers and that we have scant courtesy and no room for those people, who happen to disagree with us. Still, it is none of the colored folks funeral. If the white folks can stand it, we can. We know that we have felt tho heel of oppression and the sting of political defeat and ostracism but during the darkest days of the so called carpet bag rule, the moss-bick Negro-hating southerners were not as Intolerant of the black people, who disagreed with them xg. these Northerners and members of the nat jonal government now sean to be. What the end shall be no one can foresee at this time, but the Social-- ists are becoming powerful enough to at a later day turn the tables up on some of those, who they now al— lego are persecuting and oppressing them, ‘fhe colored folks will remain in the back ground and wait and see whtte the white folks can rest assur- ed that disloyalty does not lurk o’th er in tho houses or the back-yards of one of the most humble races of people on the face of the globe and who await now as they did before the call of tho Government to serve and who stand ready to ‘shoulder arms” in upholding the Constitution and to save tho nation, of which they forms most Important, it not a most ‘Intluential part. A QUESTION OF LBADZRSHIP. Just as the country was under the Impression that tt would soon get rid of cno boss, there looms up another. Hon. William J, Bryan, who has rov- olutionized conditions in this country fs now sald to be a factor in naming Prosident Woodrow Wilson's succes- sor, 60 far as tho Democratic Party 1s concornod. Ho Intends to see to it that the principles advocated by him and put in operation by 6ome one olse shall survive. . The Republicans lost thelr ‘thorn in the flesh” 80 to speak when tho brilliant Col. ‘Theodore Roosevelt passed away. Hon. Willlam Howard Tatt seoms to havo desired to obtain the influential position occupied by him, but the mantol of Roosovelt was never mado to fit the shoulders of a Taft. As a result, the Republican Nat fonal Convention will not be handi- capped by over-shadow'ng loadership. President Wilson wilt also refuse to ho consigned to tho “scrap-pilo” in party leadership and ho may have a ‘favorite friend for the Democratic nomination. Every day now, which brings the distinguished occupant nearer to the date of the meeting of the Democratic National Conventlon will lessen his influenco in party at. fairs, This country has stood many things that ordinartly would have caused death and it 18 presumed to bo thar ft can stand a clash between the contending cohorts of Hon. Wil- Ham Jennings Bryan, the Hon, Champ. Clurk and tho distinguished Hon, Woodrow Wilson who has de- fied the Congress and whose mandate at ono time was as absolute as that of the onetime Czar of Russia. “THE AMERICAN LEGION ‘That fe a strange story that comes frem the mooting of the American Legion hold not in New Orleans, La., or Austin, Texas or in Atlanta, Geor- sia, but in Minneapolis, Minn., where raco projudice is supposed to bo mint mized. It is a stranger siory as to how such a veteran race supporter as Major Spingarn of tho Associat- fon for the Advancement of Colored people was “tricked” doco:ved and outgenoralled in his offor, to secure admission for the colored membors of the American Expeditionary For- ces, who saw service In Mrance, A resolution was passed referring the ques.ton of admission to the re- spoctive States. It seems etrange that it could nop be seen and under- stood that this action was oqaivalont to a rejec:ion. It was about the game thing as placing a rat in charge of a Fice dog, a mouse in charge of a cat or a canary bird in chargo of the samo kind of domesticated animal. Wo note In the New York Cris’s that the redoubtable Major — Spingarn Promises to force the question to an issue at the next meeting of that body. Ho Js game oll right, but he had bottor get the assent and consent of “powers that be” in the American Legion before he makes the attempt. 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B23 WANs JACOBS’ PHARMACY COMPANY Atlanta, Ga, AY) LET a ecient nashncnei ninacantommacamninliiealingcse ac men making the attempt will have “a rough road to travel.” It seems to us that the movement to bring about tho desired result should start in tho White House of tho Nation, When the Commander-inChief of the Army and Navy of tho United States puts the seal of his disapproval up- on the action of the Negro-haters at Minneapolis, then colored men, wear ing the honors won upon a foreign battlefield will be admit‘ed to full membership dn the American Leg- fon. Should they be denied admisnion upon one pretext or another, lot them form an American Legion with color- ed officers from bottom to top and from the top to the bottom and make a formal demand for recognition at ‘the hands of tho present Chief Exe- cutive of the Nation and if ignored by him, let them reiterate the do- mand or plea to the next occupant of the White House to the end that it may be established once for all that men good enough to lay down their lives for a country together in war are good enough to assoctate togeth- ar in peace, ‘ Major Spingarn,atd his associates ‘may understand thelr business but tho road thoy are travelling io not only rough, but thorny and we fear in the long run, it may lead to the ‘land of “No-where| THE AMERICAN LEGION. The Amorican Legion id 8 A880 elation of yoterans of the — {reat War. 1,000,009 out of the 1.009.600 soldiers’ and sailors who served {nt the war already belong to it, and it hopes soon to get the rest. It bonsts that It represents “100 por _eent. Americanism.” But it looks now as if {t intended only to represent 90 per cent. Americanism, for 10 per cont, of the American army (as of the ‘American people) was colored, and the American Legion refuses to ‘make any provision in regard to the admission of this ten per cent. ‘Pho Logion was organized at an informal caucus at St. Louis, last ‘May, and then dodged the Nogro quostion by giving cach state tho right to decide who shall bo ad- mitted to momborship within its own borders. As a result, co'ored mombers havo not been admitted, and local posts have been refused charters, in the far South. Georgia and South Carolina Hmit mombership to “Caucasians,” in thelr by-laws, and Alabama and Mississippi without any writton declaration, simply refuse to admit colored’ mem: bers or to charter colored posts. A colored physician in Sayannali, ap- plying for a charter, was informed by the state secrotary of the Georgia Legion that “these hoadquartera aro Mmited by the stato constitution in their authority to act on applications for charters to applications made by posts composed of Caucasians, and we regret, thefefore, that we are unable to take any action on your application.” ‘The first national convention of the Legion was hold at Minneapolis, in November. ‘There were present twelve colored delogates: Freelon and McKinney of Pennsylvanta, Pryor of Massachusetts, Perkins of Colorado, Walker of Ohio, Long ot Nebraska, Cain of New Jersey, Fearance, of Missouri, Love of Mary- Iand, Marshall of Michigan, Stowart of Indiana and Mann of the District of Columbia. In addition to this there were prosont two white dele- gates who took a deep intorest in their cause, Major J. B. Spingarn and Major Hamilton Fish, Jr., both ot New York. A new constitution was to bo esopted, and Major ‘Spingarn drafted A claurs to tho offect that charters of posts wore to do granted by the national committan anne tha vender, mendation of the state committee, but permitting an appeal to the national committee whenever a state committee rofused a charter, This provision was given to the New York member of the committee on consti- tution, but when he presented it to the committee, the southern members begged that the question be not brought up on the floor of the con- ventioh, and promised that if the clause was not Included, they would drop the word “Caucasian” from their state constitutions, and would admit all colored posts on the same terms as white posts. They said that they were anxious to do the right thing, but that if tho question became an issue before the convention, they would be force\l, by illiberal opinion at home to take a stand in opposition to their own desires. The member of the com- mittee from Kentucky stated that ho rogarded these promises as sacred, and that if they were not adhered to, he would denounce the southern mombers at the next anntial conven- tion, ant! would h{maclt move to hays the provision placed in the constitution, As a result of these promises, the northern membors of the committee refrained from urging the inclusion of this clause. The friends of the Negro wero in @ quandary. Here was a way of winning rights, and yet avoiding controversy,—ot obtaining tho re: sults they longed for, and yet shield- ing the colored as well as white delegates from the bitterness of a race clash. Here, they were told, was “statesmanship,” and the stout- est champions of ‘tho cause wero almost inclined to accept it as such. Action was deferred by innumera- ble conferences with southern and northern delegates, by rumors and further promises, and all seemed well until the chairman of the Alabama delegation frankly stated that the other southern delegates had no authority to bind him, and that he could make no promises for tho piate of Alabama, "Then Nothing but battle was pos sible; but the delay proved to be fatal. The constitution was pre- sonted to an over-worked convention at tho tailetid of the three-day session, and wher the motion to adopt it in its entirety was mado, the wholo convention, led by a southern claque, roared “Question” so loudly that nothing else could be heard. Major Spingarn and othere shouted for recognition, over and over again, at the top of their lungs but their voices were drowned in what scemed a pre-arranged disorder and the motion was passed with a roar and without, iiscussion. The South had again won by promises, intrigue, and legal chicanery. But something has been really gained, after all. There were in the conyention real friends of the Negro, who still believed that by discussion by conference, by mutual promise and concession —in a word, by what is called “‘statesmanship,""—-some- thing In favor of the colored soldier could be won from the more liberal representatives of the South, They have learned their lesson, and ‘know better now. They are now prepared to fight for recognition of tho rights of the colored soldier to the ond. and in the only possible way,—by organization, by agitation, and by @ show-down of votes. Every soldier who is interested in this fight, every group that has a grievance on this score, every post that wishes to afd in the strugglo for justice, should communicate immed- lately with J. B. Spingarn, President. of the Amenia Post of the American Legion, Amenia, N. Y. Tho fight to make the American Legion stand for 100 per cent. Amercanism instead of 90 por cent. Americanism must be started right now. «The Crisis Christmas, 1919) | SAVE COUPONS WORK AND SAVE VP PLANET “OUPONS AND GET AN UMRRATTS OR A PHONAGRAPH-BOTH Asem ROOD Cre ADVERTISMENTS IN THIA TEATR AND TTART TO “CORT TRENT ATR Y Many ‘frains Hestored by Directer Now York, Dec. 12.—Substantial restoration of the trains which were canceled recoutiy on account of the cout strike was ordered tonight by A. IT. Hardin regional divecor of the Kastern region (o take eftuct at mid night Sunday. Mr. Hardin gave permission for the immediate operation of second sections of existing trains where need ed to handle traffic bu: special trains are still prohibited . +2 DO YOU KNOW HIY Vernon Hill, Va.—I desire to know the whereabouts of my husband, Joba Smih. He left home last April, the 29th for Norfolk, Va, Ho said he had a transfer and that he would write to me as svon as he got thore. 1 have not heard from him since. He te about 64 years ef age, haa only one hand tho left; is of light complexion very gray and his weigh {is about 169 pounds. Any information concerm ing him will be thankfully received by his wife and children, Address, Mrs. Phillis Smith, Box $6, Vernon Hin, Va. OPEN ALL NIGHT, Phone Randolph 5733 MYERS & CO. . FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Automobiles—Livery, ~ = Up-to-date Service Reasonable Prices 410 NORTH FIRST STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Walter W. Brown Osear Brown 5 ' MECHANICS BANK BUILDING. ats Cleaned, Blocked, Hociianoal Endies Old Veivet Hats Made Over in the Latest Styles. We give special attention to parcel post orders, 504 N. Third St. Richmond, Va. 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Those who have no a piano, a victoria or some other musical instrument to while away the dull moments of home life have themselves to blame for the terms offered place these instrument a within the reach of all. Moreover, polit saxesmen are always ready to explain the merits of each prospective purchase. Mr. John G. Corley tolls of his house having made Richmond musical and it is true. Call there and feel at home making purchases. When it comes to groceries, you should remember Mr. EDWARD STEWART He carries a full line of fancy staples that just please house-wives and tickle the palate of the most fastidious. As to painting this reminds us of Mr. RALPH V. DORSEY Who has in his employ a full corp of good painters, that will take care of a small job as well as a large one. This is, the time to freshen up old buildings and to paint now ones. Speaking of photographs, Mr. GEORGE O. BROWN has made a reputation that has brought to him hundreds of satisfied customers. He is at the same old stand with many new designs in the photographic line. You have but to compare his work with that executed at other first class photographic studios and you will be convinced that he is able to give you the best service for the least money. The MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Is Emphasizing the Fact That You Should Save Your Money and That You Should Keep Your Valuables in One of Those Fine safety deposit boxes that will cost you only 25 cents per mon h. You can keep your private letters, insurance papers, wills deeds, jewelry and even money in these receptacles. Try the use of one of these for only four months for it will cost you only $1.00 for the service. Confectioneries are high, but you must have them and Mr. N. WINSTON the veteran ice-cream dealer and soft drink proprietor has always been well known in the "land of sweets." Call and see him the coming year and give him your patronage. He is polite and obliging. Your old hat looks like new and if it doesn't you should call on BROWN HAT WORKS. have it renovated and treated. A hat that looks like thirty cents can be made to look like a $5.00 gold piece. This concern knows how to do it. When it comes to house building and He is ready and willing to serve you in the most artistic and satisfactory fashion. He will show you some of the many houses that he has erected for customers. Furniture is always in demand among the ladies and CHARLES G. JURGENS' SONS has always been a leader in this re spect. You will find there the poor man's friend for the prices are low as can be made and the items as re onable as a thrifty house wife could expect. Look at their magnificent show-rooms and find what you want. You will find that in making your ar rangesments for the New Year sympa thetic sales men will keep pace with the size of your pocket-book and the amount of your weekly income. Try the Jurgens and be happy. Buy there and be satisfied. Mr A. D. PRICE needs no introduction. If you are launching your craft upon the matrimonial sea, he is there with thebridal Limousine to make you feel divine lily happy and if you have completed the voyage and want to look your best on your way to Heaven, he is there too to see that your wishes are carried out in first class style. That brand new funeral director's car is coleman, but it is mighty attractive. If you contemplate doing either one of these things during the coming year, see him. Speaking of hair, reminds us of MADAME M. E. JOHNSON dest of Louisville, Ky. preparations and be convinced of their merit. She is reliable and ready to render prompt service in showing you how to look your best for the "glory of woman is her hair." You can make no mis take in remembering that MADAME C. J WALKER'S preparations are as celebrated and as efficacious now as they were when she was alive. Her agen aire well nigh everywhere and beauty culture has been promoted by her establishment in a way that has been little short of the miraculous. If you want fine hair preparations and you wish to understand she underlying principles of hair culture write the concern that is handling these preparations MRS. BOOKER LEFTWICH. has always given satisfaction to parties desiring a private place to stop when coming to Richmond. She will serve you at reasonable rates. When it comes to wood and coal, you think of the CRUMP AND WEST. COAL CO. All kinds of coal at the lowest estates rates and prompt service. Responsible parties have no trouble getting credit with it this concern and with the cold weather experienced, they are the people to patronize. You can send your orders by mail or you can use the telephone. Mr. C. P. HAYES. has become so well known for his ability furnish prompt service to matrimonial couples or to dead in dividends that to name him is to re commend him. He is located at the establishment of the well known A. Hayes, who has gone on before. When in need of first class service upon the most reasonable terms, he is there to serve you. We have not for gotten, THE RICHMOND BARGAIN HOUSE where you can buy all of the necessities for home on the weekly installment plan. It is mighty convenient during these hard times and we augest that you go there and patronize this place during the coming year. Dr. Thomas Tabb Jeffries is well known and so is his famous JEFFRIES COUGH MIXTURE NO. 1 We all have coughs and colds at times and we all want to know just how to rid ourselves of them. You can in vest the price of a bottle in this sovi ereign remedy and learn all about it. Those coughs and colds that hang on can be cured with this remedy. Speaking of up-to-date service reminds one of Mr. ROBERT C. SCOTT. the progressive young livery-man and funeral director. You will find him kind and willing to furnish the best kind of service. If you do not see what you want, ask for it. You can tell your prospective bride that he will serve you and she will be satisfied or you can whisper the words to a dying relative and he will be satisfied if Scott is to take charge of him. DR. L. J. HAYDEN. does not talk much, but it is a well-known fact that he is not working for the undertakers. He has kept many people out of the grave-yard and his remedies are known to cure. He can not do impossibilities, but he has done some things that were thought to be impossible. If you have secret aliments or public ones, it will pay you to call and see him. His remark aide success in treating cancers has been the cause of much wonderment. Write to him or call and see him. THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. at Greenshoro, N. C., has a nation wide reputation under the management of President James B. Dudley. If you have a boy or girl that should be looked after and well trained, this is the place to send either the one or the other. Write for information. You can rest assured that the information given is correct. THE EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING CO. of Bluefield, West Virginia has kept the attention of the public and the hair preparations are entirely satia factory. Write for circulars and information and be happy. $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Lowmoor, Va., Nov. 14, 1919. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe, ($100 00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother M. B Rosa who was a member of Daughters of Zion Court No. 108 of Lowmoor, Va. Signed: F. J. ROSS, Beneficial. Witnesses: JULIA SCOTT. WINNIPEED MURRELL. ESTHER JOHNSON. THE SALVATION ARMY. We gave out a few choice baskets at Thanksgiving and we are aiming to help a goodly number of deserving people this Christmas Season. Already our Pots are on the streets drop in something as you pass by. Anyone desiring to donate something to this worthy cause, please communicate cate with Captain Herbert Fox, Fox officer in charge, 127 West Clay Street, City, Phone Madison 2019. SAVE THE D? DUST COFFINS THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ROANOKE NEWS ROANOKE NEWS LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER In our last letter we took a shot at the Roanoke Business League and the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and we promised to take a shot at any and everything we thought needed shooting. It may not do any good but we will shoot just the same. While we admit some things are not worth shooting, but "Litt o Willie" just like to shoot, for he is known as an iconoclast and will certainly destroy some of the things that are merely "seem to be" so if you don't want to be shot by the iconoclast you must Be, and not seem to Be. Now, I don't mean to butt in to other people's affairs, because I know some people who are bald headed from butting into other people's affairs, but will some one please explain why some of the so-called leading men and women of our race insist on being Jim-crowed? They really pay for it, spend their money to be Jim-crowed, climb as many steps as there were rounds in Jacob's ladder, then come out boasting what they saw and they pass by a colored playhouse like the Memphis Special passes Vinton. They go to church and find fault of the theatres and the people who attend them. Cuss out the Jim-crow laws and anything that is claimed to be done against the race because we are Negroes, still they will accept Jim-crow accommodations. If there is anything against any one going to the theatres, it should be against going to a Jim-crow theatre, even if you had no co'edored theatre. But it is worse when you have one and pass it up for a jim-crow house. Wake up you leaders, stop going up the alleys, climbing back stairs, come to your own house; come in the front way, sit where you please and be with your own people where you are always welcome. Take notice and remember that a "wink to a blind horse is as good as a nod." Roanoke has a new organization among the young progressive men of the city, known as the "Leal Club." Mr. W. E. Miller is president, Mr. B. H. Hale vice-president, A. S. Tonsay, secretary and C. Tiffney Toliver, treasurer. The club has rooms on the second floor of Dixie Garage building, 28 High Street, N. W. The body of young men making up the membership is progressive and will have a social, business and literary side and expect to do some good work in the city along the above lines. The opening smoker was given on the second Thursday night in the newly furnished rooms on High Stroot. The club has fifty members, all being present at the smoker and several out of town visitors, among them the staff inspector for the Southern Aid Society of Richmond, headed by that popular good follow, Mr. John Hall, Jr. After several hours of games and song, a stag lunch was served, ham sandwiches, pickle, potato salad, swiss cheese, salted crackers, orange whistle cigars and cigarettes. Some interesting after-dinner speeches were made by Mr. Hall, Mr. Buffet of the U. S. N., Mr. Clarence Gray, Mr. W. A. Reid, Mr. Frank Miller, Hon J. Fountain Duke, Dr. Roberts, Mr. A. L. Coleman and W. B. F. Crowell' who electrified the club with his jokes and impersonations, one being the famous speech of Hon J. Fountain Duke on Unity. At a late hour all went home highly pleased with the opening of the Leaf Club. Here is hoping the club great success. Mrs. Daisy Schley gave her husband, W. W. S. Schley a surprise birthday breakfast Wednesday morning, December 10 at their beautiful home on Fourth Avenue, N. W. Before Mr. Schley came down stairs he heard the strains of lovely music from the parlor below and couldn't account for the unusual number of voices at such an early hour and on coming down found a few friends with his good wife to wish him many happy returns. We couldn't say how many he had seen, for Mr. Schley wouldn't tell us and Mrs. Schley wouldn't give him away. Anyway all were happy and Mr. Schley was happiest when breakfast was announced. He was anxious to get off the age question. The breakfast room was decorated with pot plants, cut flowers and fruits and the menu as follows, grape fruit, fried oysters, potato fritters, barbecued rabbit, hot rolls, coffee. Those present wore Mrs. Millie B. Paxton, Mrs. Choppe Mfcadden and "Little Willie." The breakfast lasted from 9:30 to noon. Much of the time was spent in trying to induce Mr. Schley to own and tell us how many. At any rate, all had a great time and we wish you as many returns as you have passed, (that's hoping you some) and our very best wishes for the continued success of Mr. and Mrs. Schley. The First Baptist Church had the installation service of their new pastor, Rev. A. L. James, D. D., from December 8-15. The installation sermon was by Rev. Dr. John E. Ford, of Bethel Institutional Church, Jacksonville, Florida Sunday December 14 at eleven o'clock A. M. and made a great impression as a doop Bible student and preacher. The services closed Monday night with a public program and banquet. Dr. James is already a favorite in the city and there is no doubt that he is to be a strong factor here. We too welcome you, Dr. James. Mrs. McFadden, in charge of the Community House entertained at luncheon Monday night the York Band, of this city. Mr. Palge, director. Mrs. McFadden is over on the job, looking to the best interest of the people. She is also preparing to have a Community Christmas Tree this year. Go by and see Mrs. McFadden. You are always welcome there. Yours truly LITTLE WILLIE J. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON CROP ESTIMATES VIRGINIA CROP REPORT The reduction of the wheat acreage is the outstanding feature of the December report issued by the Virginia Office of the U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates. The area planted this fall is 912,000 acres, compared with 1,071,000 acres last year, or a decrease of 12 per cent. The average for the U. S. has decreased 25 per cent under the area sown in the Fall of 1918. The causes of the reduction in Virginia are dry weather of late Summer and early Fall, which prevented plowing; the scarcity of efficient labor and the uncertainty of a price sufficient to cover the cost of production. For the past three years the Virginia farmers put forth unusual efforts to produce as much wheat as possible and they succeeded in greatly increasing the State's contribution to the world's food supply. It is only natural that there should be a reaction from the streumous exertions of the previous years. The condition of the wheat is excellent. Although the seeding was much later than usual, the extreme to favorable weather of late October and November has permitted of good growth of root system which should enable the crop to go through the winter in fine condition. The total value of 21 principal crops this year reaches the tremendous sum of 233 million dollars which is an increase of 39 million dollars over the same crops last year. The past year on has been one of extremes. The unusually promising yield of June and July (early) was greatly reduced by the rainy spell of mid July, followed by two months of very dry weather. The yields of most crops with the notable exceptions of Tobacco, Cotton, and Apples were about the aver age. Corn is the King of crops, but there are several other contenders for the throne. In this day of democracies it is interesting to note that this King no longer has the same power as formerly. Ten years ago 45 per cent of the cultivated land belonged to "King Corn", but in the year 1819 only 53 per cent is under the control of this monarch, who has now been forced to give up much of his ancient prestige to such commoners as the reliable, Wheat, the sturdy Hay, the ripe Peanut the foreign born Soy Bean, and the lovely Cow Pea, Tobac co one of the F. F. V's, has increased its inheritance handed down from Colonial days, and is still the chief money crop of the State Its Lordly estate this year embraced 250,000 acres and produced 121,100,000 pounds valued at 62 million dollars. GOOD TO HIS MOTHER Wounded with many arrows is an Indian living in South Dakota. According to an Indian custom the first thing an Indian mother sees or says after her child is born may be chos en as the infant's name. The night of his birth, in April, 1891, the mother saw a warrior who had been wounded by many arrows; hence the name given to the newborn child. Entering the world war in the armies of the Great White Father at Washington the first thought of this copper-skinned descendant of a race of chiefs was of his mother, whom he named as the beneficiary in his $10,000 Government War Skill Insurance Policy. The mother's name is Susan-loves-the-War and she lives at Wakapota, South Dakota. She was proud that her son was among the first to respond to the call of the United States for soldiers to fight for their country; she was glad when he came back, unharmed: full of wonderful stories of the great adventure through which he had passed. And she realized that he had by allotment of pay and by his insurance policy demonstrated that all he had was hers, as everything he was he owed to her. Wounded with many arrows might also be called Indiana-Good-to-his Moth er. --- $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Whitlo Oak, Va., Dec. 12, 1919. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe ($160.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Agnes Hunt who was a member of White Oak Court, No. 133 of White Oak Va., Signed: LESSIE MOGHEE. HOWARD HANKINS, EFFIE V. MOORE. HARVEY HANKINS. Beneficiaries. Witnesses: LEON SQUIRES, A. B. BETTS. ISABELLA BETTS. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Newport News, Va., Oct. 4, 1919. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va. Order of Calanthe. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Rachel Williams who was a member of Colanthe Court, No. 102 of Newport News, Va. J. E. BYRD. MARY E. JOHNKAH. R. of D. MOLLIE WESLEY. L. D. BYRD. D. G. W. C. WANTED—A Good Energette Man, who understands excavating, Good wares. Apply at THE PLANET Office, 811 N. Fourth Street. P FIRST AEGEL PHOTO OF THE "UNKOWN" VATICAN GROUNDS. The first genera photographic plan of the "unknown" papal territory, the Vatican, its extensive gardens and the Dome of St. Peter's. The Vatican buildings themselves occupy much of the right hand side of the photo with the Raphael Loggia on the right and (slightly nearer the foregrounds) the Pono's apartments THE CITY OF NEW YORK LARGEST U. S. SUPERDREADNAUGHT IS NAMED AFTER GOLDEN STATE. The Superdreadnaught California, the largest vessel ever constructed on the Pacific Coast was launched at the Mare Island navy yard. Insert shows Mrs. Randolph T. Zane, daughter of Governor William D. Stephens of California, who christened the superdreadnaught. Mrs. Zas is a widow of one of California's heroes of war who gave up his life fighting in France. WANTED A WIFE AND FOUND TOO MANY OF THEM A colored brother at Toano, Va. wanted a wife and he accordingly advertised in the Planet for one. Here is a letter just received as a result of his quest: Togno. Va Dear Planet,—Rather than to have our whole country stirred up about me on the hunt after a wife, I do hereby ask to stop the hunt at once, for New York City has been troubled about me and New Orleans is looking into my troubles and Virginia is so much stirred up that I fear if I let you keep up the hunt, it will not be long before the whole country again will be at war about me. So I though it best to sop you at once, as N. O. has taken my case to heart and there I hope when her and I shall meet it will be never again to part. Dear Planet—I did not know that over this whole world you had the run until this work for me was begun. Nam Yours respectfully, J. B. T., P. O. Box 72, Toano, Va. This correspondent has found out at last that the Planet has a large circulation and covers many states. --- FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF G. U. O. OF O. F. The fortieth anniversary of Henrico Lodge, 1994, G. O. O. O. F. will be celebrated at Hood's Memorial A. M. E. Church. Adams and Clay Streets, Sunday, December 28, 1919, 3:30 P. M. Special music by the Sabbath Glee Quartette. The public is cordially invited to attend UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE A Colored Undertaking Establishment for sale reasonable or half of the place or the whole. In a good location and stock all paid for. Electric lights; garage which will hold two cars. New establishment. nineteen funerals in three month's time. Want to sell at once on account of desire to go away on business. Three rooms in the house. One year's lease on the place. Lease holds until May, 1920. A fine opportunity for a hustling man. Address— NEWPORT NEWS BURIAL CO. 3106 Roanoke Avenue. Newport News, Va. Mrs. B. J. Williams of Houston, Texas was a pleasant caller to our office, while on a visit to his old home in Powhatan county, Va. He will spend several weeks there with his relatives and friends. He has been residing in Texas 25 years. FREE—FASHION BOOK MAILED UPON REQUEST MADAME BAUM'S MAIL ORDER HOUSE, P. O. B. 145, Penn, Terminal Station, (When writing, mention this paper) New York City JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU TO FEEL AT HOME-AWAY FROM THE NOISE OF THE CITY. 33RD STREET AND WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Beauregard F. Moseley, Manager. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State Street Cars Take You Within a Block of the Hotel. 20 Minutes to Principal Theatres. All rooms have hot and cold running water, telephone, electric lights, steam heat and elevator service day and night. All rooms with outside exposure. Rates Per Day, $1.00 to $3.00 Rates Per Week, $2.50 to $12.00 Twenty rooms with private bath. Douglas 753 and 6401. N. WINSTON, Confectioner We furnish "THE VELVET ICE CREAM" direct from factory to your home at the lowest market prices. Parties and picnics furnished at short notice. Put in orders early on Saturday for Sunday, to be sure of prompt delivery. N. WINSTON 'Phone Madison 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Va. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. AUTOS FOR HIRE, UP TO DATE SERVICES. LOW PRICES. WELL VENTILATED HALL TO RENT FOR MEETINGS. 'PHONES—MADISON 1102; MADISON 4881. 119 SOUTH SECOND STREET. OPEN NIGHT AND DAY We have done a splendid busin ess in 1919. We sold more property, loaned more money and rented more houses. We appreciate such liberal patronage as we have received, and we wish to extend you our greetings and best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. ```markdown ``` # IDLEWILD HOTEL P AND WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Beauregard F. Moseley, Manager. Apt. 20, Indiana Avenue or State Street Cars Take You back of the Hotel. 20 Minutes to Principal Theatres. Hot and cold running water, telephone, electric lights, t and elevator service day and night. All rooms with outside exposure. $1.00 to $3.00 Rates Per Week, $2.50 to $12.00 with private bath. Douglas 752 and 6401. WINSTON, Confectioner General Waters Tobacco and Cigars ICE CREAM Finish "THE VELVET ICE CREAM" direct to your home at the lowest market prices. Parties urnished at short notice. Put in orders early on Sunday, to be sure of prompt delivery. N. WINSTON Jason 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Va. Z. D. LEWIS. JR. DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. HIRE, UP TO DATE SERVICE. LOW PRICES. ANTILATED HALL TO RENT FOR MENTIONS. NES—MADISON 1102; MADISON 4881. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1919 PATRONIZE THE PLANET ADVERT TISERS AND YOU WILL SAVE MONEY 1920 is heavier in sight and the prospective customers are already making arrangements for the purchases for the New Year. Advertisers know the value of the black and white space in a newspaper and they have used it despite the news-print shortage. The CORLEY COMPANY has giv on unbounded satisfaction in handling things musical and their pleasures have been kept to the letter. Those who have no a piano, a victrola or some other musical instrument, to while away the dull moments of home life have themselves to blame for the terms offered place these instruments a within the reach of all. Moreover, polit saxophone are always ready to explain he merits of each prospective purchase. Mr. John G. Cortely tells of his house having made Richmond musical and it is true. Call there and feel at home making purchases. When it comes to groceries, you should remember Mr. EDWARD STEWART He carries a full line of fancy staples that just please house-wives and tickle the palate of the most fastidious. As to painting this reminisce us of Mr. RALPH V. DORSEY. Who has in his employ a full corp of good painters, that will take care of a small job as well as a large one. This is the time to freshen up old buildings and to paint new ones. Speaking of photographs, Mr. GEORGE O. BROWN. has made a reputation that has brought to him hundreds of satisfied customers. He is at the same old stand with many new designs in the photographic line. You have but to compare his work with that executed at other first class photographic studios and you will be convinced that he is able to give you the best service for the least money. The MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Is Emphasizing the Fact That You Should Save Your Money and That You Should Keep Your Valuables in One of Those Fine safety deposit boxes that will cost you only 25 cents per mon h. You can keep your private letters, insurance papers, wills deeds, jewelry and even money in these receptacles. Try the use of one of these for only four months for it will cost you only $1.00 for the service. Confectioner es are high, but you must have them and Mr. N. WINSTON the veteran ice-cream dealer and soft drink proprietor has always been well known in the "land of sweets." Call and see him the coming year and give him your patronage. He is polite and your obliging. Your old hat looks like new and if it doesn't you should call on BROWN HAT WORKS have it renovated and treated. A hat that looks like thirty cents can be made to look like a $5.00 gold piece. This concern knows how to do it. When it comes to house building and contracting think of Mr. D. J. FARRAR. He is ready and willing to serve you in the most artistic and satisfac- tory fashion. He will show you some of the many houses that he has erect ed for customers. Furniture is al- ways in demand among the ladies and CHARLES G. JURGENS' SONS has always been a lender in this re- spect. You will find there the poor man's friend for the prices are low as can be made and the items as reas enable as a thrifty house wife could expect. Look at the r magnificent show-rooms and find what you want. You will find that in making your ar rangements for the New Year sympa thetic sales men will keep pace with the size of your pocket-book and the amount of your weekly income. Try the Jurgens and be happy. Buy there and be satisfied. Mr A. D. PRICE needs no introduction. If you are launching your craft on the matrimonial sea, he is there with the bridal Umousine to make you feel divine happy and if you have completed the voyage and want to look your best on your way to Heaven, he is there too to see that your wishes are carried out in first class style. That brand new funeral director's car is solemn, but it is mighty attractive. If you contemplate doing either one of these things during the coming year, see him. Speaking of hair, reminds us of MADAME M. E. JOHNSON best of Louisville, Ky., preparations and be convinced of their merit. She is reliable and ready to render prompt service in showing you how to look your best for the "glory of woman is her hair." You can make no mis take or remembering that MADAME C. J WALKER'S preparations are as celebrated and as efficacious now as they were when she was alive. Her agents are well nigh every where and beauty culture has been promoted by her establishment in a way that has been little short of the miraculous. If you want fine hair preparations and you wish to understand she underlying principles of hair culture write the concern that is handling these preparations MRS. BOOKER LEFTWICH has always given satisfaction to parties desiring a private place to stop when coming to Richmond. She will serve you at reasonable rates. When it comes to wood and coal, you think of the CRUMP AND WEST, COAL CO. All kinds of coal at the lowest established rates and prompt service. He responsible parties have no trouble getting credit with it this concern and with the cold weather experienced, they are the people to patronize. You can send your orders by mail or you can use the telephone. Mr. C. P. HAYES has become so well known for his ability furnish prompt service to municipal couples or to dead individuals that to name him is to recommend him. He is located at the establishment of the well known A. Hayes, who has gone on before. When in need of first class service upon the most reasonable terms, he is there to serve you. We have not for gotten, THE RICHMOND BARGAIN HOUSE where you can buy all of the necessities for home on the weekly installment plan. It is mighty convenient during these hard times and we augest that you go there and patronize this place during the coming year. Dr. Thomas Tabb Jeffries is well known and so is his famous. JEFFRIES COUGH MIXTURE NO. We all have coughs and colds at times, and we all want to know just how to rid ourselves of them. You can invest the price of a bottle in this sov erign remedy and learn all about it. Those coughs and colds that hang on can be cured with this remedy. Speaking of up-to-date service reminds one of Mr. ROBERT C. SCOTT the progressive young livery-man and funeral director. You will find him ready and willing to furnish the best kind of service. If you do not see what you want, ask for it. You can tell your prospective bride that he will serve you and she will be satisfied or you can whisper the words to a dying relative and he will be satisfied if Scott is to take charge of him DR. L. J. HAYDEN does not talk much, but $i$ is a well-known fact that he is not working for the undertakers. He has kept many people out of the grave-yard and his remedies are known to cure. He can not do impossibilities, but he has done some things that were thought to be impossible. If you have secret aliments or public ones, it will pay you to call and see him. His remarkable success in treating cancers has been 'he cause of much wonderment. Write to him or call and see him. THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECH NICAL COLLEGE at Greenshoro, N. C., has a nation wide reputation under the management of President James B. Dudley. If you have a boy or girl that should be looked after and well trained, this is the place to send either the one or the other. Write for information. You can rest assured that the information given is correct. THE EXCELSIOR MANUFACTUR ING CO.. of Bluefield, West Virginia has kept the attention of the public and the hair preparations are entirely satia factory. Write for circulars and information and be happy. $100.00 ENDOWMENT PAID: Lowmoor, Va., Nov. 14, 1919. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Brother M. B. Rogs who was a member of Daughters of Zion Court No. 108 of Lowmoor, Va. Signed: F. J. ROSS, Benefiary. Witnesses: JULIA SCOTT. WINNIFEED MURRELL, ESTHER JOHNSON. THE SALVATION ARMY. We gave out a few choice baskets at Thanksgiving and we are aiming to help a goodly number of deserving people this Christmas Season. Already our Pets are on the streets drop in something as you pass by. Anyone desiring to donate something to this worthy cause, please communicate to with Contain Hewlett Fox, Officer in charge 137 West Clay Street, City, Phone Madison 2019. SAVE THE DANCE CONFIRMS THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ROANOKE NEWS LITTLE WILLIE'S LETTER In our last letter we took a shot at the Roanoke Business League and the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and we promised to take a shot at any and everything we thought needed shooting. It may not do any good but we will shoot just the same. While we admit some things are not worth shooting, but "Little Willie" just likes to shoot, for he is known as an iconoclast and will certainly destroy some of the things that are merely "seeem to be" so if you don't want to be shot by the deconoclast you must Be, and not seem to Be. Now, I don't mean to butt in to other people's affairs, because I know some people who are bald headed from butting into other people's affairs, but will some one please explain why some of the so-called leading men and women of our race insist on being jim-crowed? They really pay for it, spend their money to be jim-crowed, climb as many steps as there were rounds in Jacob's ladder, then come out boasting what they saw and they pass by a colored payhouse like the Memphis special passes Vinton. They go to church and find fault of the theatres and the people who attend them. Cuss out the jim-crow laws and anything that is claimed to be done against the race because we are Negroes, still they will accept jim-crow accommodations. If there is anything against any one going to the theatres, it should be against going to a jim-crow theatre, even if you had no co oared theatre. But it is worse when you have one and pass it up for a jim-crow house. Wake up, you leaders, stop going up the alleys, climbing back stairs, come to your own house; come in the front way, sit where you please and be with your own people where you are always welcome. Take notice and remember that a "wink to a blind horse is as good as a nod." Roanoke has a new organization among the young progressive men of the city, known as the "Leal Club". Mr. W. E. Miller is president, Mr. B. H. Hale, vice-president, A. S. Topsey, secretary and C. Tiffney Toliver, treasurer. The club has rooms on the second floor of Dixie Garage building, 28 High Street, N. W. The body of young men making up the membership is progressive and will have a social, business and literary side and expect to do some good work in the city along the above lines. The opening smoker was given on the second Thursday night in the newly furnished rooms on High Street. The club has fifty members, all being present at the smoker and several out of town visitors, among them the staff inspector for the Southern Aid Society of Richmond, headed by that popular good follow, Mr. John Hall, Jr. After several hours of games and song, a stag lunch was served, ham sandwiches, pickle, potato salad, swiss cheese, salted crackers, orange whistle cigars and cigarettes. Some interesting after-dinner speeches were made by Mr. Hull, Mr. Buffet of the U. S. N., Mr. Clarence Gray, Mr. W. A. Reid, Mr. Frank Miller, Hon. J. Fountain Duke, Dr. Roberts, Mr. A. L. Coleman and W. B. F. Crowel' who electrified the club with his jokes and impersonations, one being the famous speech of Hon. J. Fountain Duke on Unity. At a late hour all went home highly pleased with the opening of the Leaf Club. Here is hoping the club great success. Mrs. Daisy Schley gave her husband, Mr. W. S. Schley a surprise birthday breakfast Wednesday morning, December 10 at their beautiful home on Fourth Avenue, N. W. Before Mr. Schley came down stairs he heard the strains of lovely music from the parlor below and couldn't account for the unusual number of voices at such an early hour and on coming down found a few friends with his good wife to wish him many happy returns. We couldn't say how many he had seen, for Mr. Schley wouldn't tell us and Mrs. Schley wouldn't give him away. Anyway all were happy and Mr. Schley was happiest when breakfast was announced. He was anxious to get off the age question. The breakfast room was decorated with pot plants, cut flowers and fruits and the menu as follows, grape fruit, fried oysters, potato fritters, barbecued rabbit, hot rolls, coffee. Those present wore Mrs. Millie B. Paxton, Mrs. Choppe Mfcadden and "Little Willie." The breakfast lasted from 9:30 to noon. Much of the time was spent in trying to induce Mr. Schley to own up and tell us how many. At any rate, all had a great time and we wish you as many returns as you have passed, (that's hoping you some) and our very best wishes for the continued success of Mr. and Mrs. Schley. The First Baptist Church had the installation service of their new pastor, Rev. A. L. James, D. D., from December 8-15. The installation sermon was by Rev. Dr. John B. Ford, of Bethel Institutional Church, Jacksonville, Florida Sunday December 14 at eleven o'clock A. M. and made a great impression as a deep Bible student and preacher. The services closed Monday night with a public program and banquet. Dr. James is already a favorite in the city and there is no doubt that he is to be a strong factor here. We too welcome you, Dr. James. Mrs. McFadden, in charge of the Community House entertained at luncheon Monday night the York Band, of this city, Mr. Palge, director. Mrs. McFadden is on over the job, looking to the best interest of the people. She is also preparing to have a Community Christmas Tree this year. Go by and see Mrs. McFadden. You are always welcome there. Yours truly LITTLE WILLIE. J. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ON CROP ESTIMATES VIRGINIA CROP REPORT VIRGINIA CROP REPORT. The reduction of the wheat acreage is the outstanding feature of the December report issued by the Virginia Office of the U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates. The area planted this year is 9,200 acres, compared with 1,071,000 acres last year, or a decrease of 12 per cent. The acreage for the U. S. has decreased 25 per cent under the area sown in the Fall of 1918. The causes of the reduction in Virginia are dry weather of late Summer and early Fall, which evened plowing; the scarcity of efficient labor and the uncertainty of a price sufficient to cover the cost of production. For the past three years the Virginia farmers put forth unusual efforts to produce as much when as possible and they succeeded in greatly increasing the State's contribution to the world's food supply. I is only natural that there should be a reaction from the strenuous exertions of the previous years. The condition of the wheat is excellent. Although the seeding was much later than usual, the extreme to favor the weather of late October and November has permitted of good growth of root system which should enable the crop to go through the winter in fine condition. The total value of 21 principal crops this year reaches the tremendous sum of 233 million dollars which is an increase of 39 million dollars over the same crops last year. The past goes on has been one of extremes. The unusually promising yield of June and July (early) was greatly reduced by the rainy spell of mid July, followed by two months of very dry weather. The yields of most crops with the notable exceptions of Tobacco, Cotton, and Apples were about the average. Corn is the King of crops, but there are several other contenders for the throne. In this day of democracies it is interesting to note that this King no longer has the same power as formerly. Ten years ago 45 per cent of the cultivated land belonged to "King Corn," but in the year 1819 only 53 per cent is under the control of this monarch, who has now been forced to give up much of his 'naughty' prestige to such commoners as the reliable. Wheat, the sturdy Hay, the rainy Peanut the foreign born Soy Bean, and the lowly Cow Pea, Tobacco one of the F. F. Vs. has increased its inheritance handed down from Colonial days, and is still the chief money crop of the State Its Lordly estate this year embraced 250,000 acres and produced 121,100,000 pounds valued at 62 million dollars. GOOD TO HIS MOTHER Wounded with many arrows is an Indian living in South Dakota. According to an Indian custom the first thing an Indian mother sees or says after her child is born may be chosen en as the infant's name. The night of his birth, in April, 1891, the mother saw a warrior who had been wounded by many arrows; hence the name given to the newborn child. Entering the world war in the armies of the Great White Father at Washington the first thought of this copper-skinned descendant of a race of chiefs was of his mother, whom he named as the beneficiary in his $10,000 Government War Bjisk Insurance Policy. The mother's name is Susan-loves-the-War and she Eyes at Wakpoha, South Dakota. She was proud that her son was among the first to respond to the call of the United States for soldiers to fight for their country; she was glad when he came back, unharmed; full of wonderful stories of the great adventure through which he had passed. And she realized that he had by allotment of pay and by his insurance policy demonstrated that all he had was hers, as everything he was owed to her. Wounded with many arrows might also be called Indian Good-to-his Moth er. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Whitto Oak, Va., Dec. 12, 1919. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Agnes Hunt who was a member of White Oak Court, No. 133 of White Oak Va. Signed: LESSIE MCGHEE. HOWARD HANKINS. EFFIE V. MOORE. HARVEY HANKINS. Beneficiaries. Witnesses: LEON SQUIRES. A. B. BETTS. ISABELLA BETTS. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID. Newport News, Va., Oct. 4, 1919. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va. Order of Calanthe ($160.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Rachel Williams who was a member of Calanthe Court, No. 102 of Newport News, Va. Signed: JOHN I. WILLIAMS. Beneficiary. Witnesses: J. E. BYRD. MARY E. JOHNAKIN, R. of D. MOLLIE WESLEY. L. D. BYRD, D. G. W. C. WANTED—A Good Energetic Man, who understands excavating. Good wages. Apply at THE PLANET Office, 811 N. Fourth Street. ```markdown ``` FIRST AERIAL PHOTO OF THE " NKOWN " VATICAN GROUNDS. The first genera photographic plan of the " unknown " papal territory, the Vatican, its extensive gardens and the Dome of St. Peters. The Vatican buildings themselves occupy much of the right hand side of the photo with the Raphael Loggia on the right and (slightly nearer the (foregrounds) the Pond's apartments THE FUTURE OF THE CITY LARGEST U. S. SUPERDREADNAUGHT IS NAMED AFTER GOLDEN STATE. The Superdreadnaught California a, the largest vessel ever constructed on the Pacific Coast was launched at the Mare Island navy yard. Insert shows Mrs. Randolph T. Zane, daughter of Governor William D. Stophens of California, who christened the superdreadnaught. Mrs. Zao is a widow of one of California's heroes of war who gave up his life fighting in France. WANTED A WIFE AND FOUND TOO MANY ON THEM. A colored bro her at Toano, Va, wanted a wife and he accordingly advertised in the Planet for one. Here is a letter just received as a result of his quest: Toauo, Va. Dear Planet,—Rather than to have our whole country stirred up about me on the hunt after a wife, I do hereby ask to stop the hunt at once, for New York City has been troubled about me and New Orleans is looking into my troubles and Virginia is so much stirred up that I fear if I lot you keep up the hunt, it will not be long before the whole country again will be at war about me. So I though it best to sop you at once, as N. O. has taken my case to heart and there I hope when her and I shall meet it will be never again to part. Dear Planet—I d'll no. know that over this whole world you had the run until this work for me was begun. Nam Yours respectfully, J. B. T., P. O. Box 72, Towano, Va. This correspondent has found out at last that the Planet has a large circulation and covers many states. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF G. U. O. OF O. F. The fortieth anniversary of Heurleo Lodge, 1994, G. O. O. O. F. will be celebrated at Hood's Memorial A. M. E. Church. Adams and Clay Streets, Sunday, December 28, 1919, 3:30 P. M. Special music by the Sabbath Gloe Quartette. The public is cordially invited to attend UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT FOR SALE A Colored Undertaking Establishment for sale reasonable or half of the place or the whole. In a good location and stock all paid for. Electric lights; garage which will hold two cars. New establishment, nineteen funerals in three month's time. Want to sell at once on account of desire to go away on business. Three rooms in the house. One year's lease on the place. Lease holds until May, 1920. A fine opportunity for a hustling man. Address— NEWPORT NEWS BURIAL CO. 3106 Roanoke Avenue -M. B. B. J. Williams of Houston, Texas was a pleasant caller to our office, while on a visit to his old home in Powhatan county, Va. He will spend several weeks there with his relatives and friends. He has been residing in Texas 28 years. FREE—FASHION BOOK MAELED UPON REQUEST JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU TO FEEL AT HOME-AWAY FROM THE NOISE OF THE CITY. 33RD STREET AND WARASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILINOIS. Beauregard F. Moseley, Manager. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State Street Cars Take You Within a Block of the Hotel. 20 Minutes to Principal Theatres. All rooms have hot and cold running water, telephone, electric lights, steam heat and elevator service day and night. All rooms with outside exposure. Rates Per Day, $1.00 to $3.00 Rates Per Week, $2.50 to $12.00 Twenty rooms with private bath. Douglas 752 and 6401. N. WINSTON, Confectioner We furnish "THE VELVET ICE CREAM" direct from factory to your home at the lowest market prices. Parties and picnics furnished at short notice. Put in orders early on Saturday for Sunday, to be sure of prompt delivery. N. WINSTON 'Phone Madison 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Va. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERMAN. AUTOS FOR HIRE, UP TO DATE SERVICE. LOW PRICES. WELL VENTILATED HALL TO RENT FOR MEETINGS. 'PHONES'-MADISON 1102; MADISON 4881. 119 SOUTH SECOND STREET. OPEN NIGHT AND DAY We have done a splendid business in 1919. We sold more property, loaned more money and rented more houses. We appreciate such liberal patronage as we have received, and we wish to extend you our greetings and best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR . PIVE IDLEWILD HOTEL P AND WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Beauregard F. Moseley, Manager. Aivated, Indiana Avenue or State Street Cars Take You back of the Hotel. 20 Minutes to Principal Theatres. Hot and cold running water, telephone, electric lights, t and elevator service day and night. All rooms with outside exposure. $1.00 to $3.00 Rates Per Week, $2.50 to $12.00 with private bath. Douglas 752 and 6401. WINSTON, Confectioner Mineral Waters Tobacco and Cigars ICE CREAM Finish "THE VELVET ICE CREAM" direct to your home at the lowest market prices. Parties urnished at short notice. Put in orders early on Sunday, to be sure of prompt delivery. N. WINSTON Jason 2253 537 Brook Avenue, Richmond, Va. Z. D. LEWIS. JR. DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. HIRE, UP TO DATE SERVICE. LOW PRICES. ANTILATED HALL TO RENT FOR MEMBINGS. NES—MADISON 1102; MADISON 4881. ch [<n & SAME os te WEP BBR a 2 Soa OR RAL AR AN RS Ais aR ec Ain S ST (A aie ist ag a4 heat 0 ie Meee ee Fn Ok Ree fy nes ANG ites Dee ce a Mag BAR Lie SV NG ‘A ORO MEN ne SAN” UR ALES AS NRE ae SON ea es SATURDAY. .DECEMBER 27, 1919 AFRICAN SPRAKHI DISCUSS PrensteR WAY UONDEEIUND. S. G. Kpakpa-Quartey, Goneral Mer- chants of Acera, Gold Coast Colony, West Africa. Mr. John Mitcholl, Jr., ‘Tho Planet, BLL N. Fourth Stroot Richmond, Virginia. Dear Sir.—Pleaso allow me through you and (he columns of your valu-- able paper to acquaint the seattered wons and daughters of Mother Atti ca, with ho true conditions of their mother-land as existing and thereby set at rest for all time the mislead ing propaganda disseminated — and distributed to poison their minds against their own home tand; hoping you Will grant mo the privilege in the interest, aud for the hetterment of all African descendants in this West ern Hemisphero. | A COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. | {am here on a commorcial mission for Ute purpose of forming legitimate corporations, binding and’ consolidat ing the American Negro Businesses with that of Africa, thereby establish ing intornattonal corporations, work ing under the fundamental principles of a far seeing vision and broader conception of well founded tdeas for (he,gommiorcial, industrial, economical political and ‘social dovolopment of that great continont of Africans at hone “and Africans abroad. THE HOMELAND OF ‘TH NEGRO Africa ts the homeland of the Ne Gro; created by God and given to hilm for a perpetual inheritance; tt ix the richest country in tho world in’ minerals, raw matorial, agricul- ural products, in trees, forests, fiolds lakes ahd rivers. Africas'woalth ts un (ont fmmcastrable, boundless and un Minsteg; ter commereial and indus- PHibilities are of such signift cite with a standing futuro to glort fyf@he pages of history. SHOCKINGLY SURPRISUD. Wrom information and inquiries ad drgsggd (ome since my arrival in Na Mork city, Tam shockingly sur prised to find that your minds havo been poisoned against your own home jand Africa, through constant. mis representations and other falso de- monstrations thus maintaing an abominable, abhoring and at the same (me grossly mistaken resont- ment of heing called a descendant of Africa but let me say to you that we are proud of being Africans, for the Atricoy possesses a higher code of morals and ig matnarlly gifted with tat sotendidly pilosophical_ influence of (he ages, with a thorough and con crete understanding of the spiritual aud the ethical duties of mankind; A deep-rooted faith in tho omnipo- fence of the Supreme Deity and an aceurate knowledge of the various ruling conditions of the great Uni- verse to whieh we all belong. You must therefore stick to your African ity, claim to be an African and be proud fo remain and think ke an African; for Afriea was evor great, when (he great powors of today wore young. ‘ sey SICK AND DISGUSTED. ; As an independent thinkirg people wo are absolutely sick and disgusted wUh a religion which is wholly de: void of moral principles; none other but principles of exploitation and do privation of weak and dofenseloas peoples; a made-up doctrine to tamp er with the human rights of subject peoples; and to exercise over them auch authority as is repugnant — to natural justice, equity and good com science, committing horrible eror:ni- ties in the name of Christianity. A roligion to establish ation Tmpor iatism iin Africa, ctothed under the wicked disguise of an artillery tight ing a commercial battle for a commer ext! conauest. A CALL TO DUTY. Tsay to you, arise with a grim de termination, use your money, brains and inteltecy use some of the money yeu waste on the non-cssontials of lite; the monoy you often waste on Mimsy gewsaws and on Furopoan 1ux urious shadows and be up to redeem Ethiopia through commerce and indus try. Away with religious fanaticisms for tho spirit of commerce and indus (ry is the key to our racial salvation and then organizations and social ism will happily exist. AN UNDESIRABLE CLIMATR. {am a native African of Accra, Gold Coast Colony, West Africa and in the interest of my business my panto, country and race, and in ab soltte obedience to the — righteous wishes of God. T have crossed — the waters to reach this undesirable cli mate to convey to you seattered sons and daughters (whatever pessimistic view vou may take of it will do me no harm personally) and to carry in to vour hearts the message of your Mother Ethiopia, MICH RFSOURCHS NEGLECT. ‘Tous mather-ta clothed with soar * i onwaavsd * Reginall Cocoa Balm an ROR America's Greatest Hair Grower DC AGAR > Ladies, Nake “usr Hair Feng end Beautifull iM Aires YEN Taxe ne chances:uct the best. ‘This hulr grower has no equal. RENAME | teotoaia io'tes vofdandrult-stonaitchingsiceds the Foote sons VONEMPAITR NG the haretecrstsihereut stops We Re asec k eee ire PERSRL OR ees ince tivo her gro cenit paaee great from orecking, oH At (evar, BRAGS very Los id en nmoney tack cenaauneee Ny teettcen FoarE, HRSA?) lord o'nouiear hee waistamne eueraecs: MO woman can af BRS A GN Motcy Uy Sullin und sing the Roglasittaboratory's ine of BEGAN AIM) coods: Vonduri una sermon seen een averal SERS AREA Qoe fox ct Cece holn. 26. One boro Shama Jelly BREESE Ons box CLG Meaet we Oke box pt Shampoo Jelly..2 Oto BOX BeSstag ON ots dt0 MUfivoncuePost Palaver th #6, Aventa wanted evorywhere, Lorue cash caawinge oud NUERSTOR EAMETS, ANSE NEY ggayores Lae cat com THE REGINALL LABORATORY, let Beil St, Atianta, Gn, THE REGINALL LABORATORY, I6t Boll St., A ing and saying in agonizing tones, 1 am commercially undeveloped; I am in political Jeopardy because the de Yelopmont of my rich resources has been neglected by my own children and my wealth is fast going into the hands of foroign exploits. I am fast dying a political death because — the sroater part of my resources aro yet undeveloped and untouched. Which of you will not feel tho po toncies of the tearful words of a dy- ing mother? Africa is crying like Biblical Rachel vuild up my Hmpire or olso 1 dio. A NEW BRA, Tho psychological moment has arriy cd; we must cease to remain a fatal istic type of people; Divino provi dence has brought about a new ora of roconstruction an ora for realiza tion of our short comings and indif ferences for the realization that we are human beings alike, equal in in tellect initiative and scionsifie abill- ties with the so-called superior races of tho world. Phanking yey for space allowed, Yours truly, 8. G. Kpakpa Quartoy, 409 Lenox Avo, N. ¥. City. RHODH ISLAND STATH ATTAOKS THH DRY LAW. State Marty Kupreme Court Action Against Amondmont, Avks That Palmer and Roper Doe Enjoinod From Enforcing Measure, Which Is Tormod “Unconatitutton- al, Rovolutionary and Usurpatory” Questions Power. Further procoedingy to invalidate tho national prohibition amendment woro begun yos'erday ia the United States Supreme Court. Tho Stato of Rhode Island through its Attorney general Herbort A. Rico filod a motion with tho court, ask ing permission to bring In an’ origt- nal suit to test tho legality of tho amondment and the Volatead on forcemont ' logislation. In {ts bill of complaint, the Stato defines the amendmont ag unconsti tutional, revolutionary and usurpa- tory and roquests that Attorney Gen eral Palmer and Dantel C. Roper, commissioner of intornat revenue be enjoined trom onforcing it tn Rhod sland, ‘The ‘general features of the State's ‘notion resemble similar proceedings instituted in tho Sapreme Court ‘Tues day by tho Relall Liquor Dealers’ As sociation of Now Jersoy, declaring the amendmont to bring an original Lost suit. “ruses win prope. “7 Both applications make the po:nt that iho final ratifying power of a constitutional amendment rests with tho peope; and that the State legis- laturos in proceeding to racity the prohibition amendment without sub: mitting it to a referendum, usurped that power. Added significance and importanco ia given yestorday's pro ceedings howover by the fact that a State itself is questioning the au thority of the Foderal governmont to declare an amgndment effective when ft i9 maintained, It has not been leg ally enacted. Tho State's vill recitos the history ot Rhode Island from its settlement in 1636 to the time it becamo a part of the United States by Its ratification ion of tho Constitution in 1790. ‘The ratification, tho bill sets forth was in good faith and with full assur: anco that the said Siato and poop'e thoreof relinquished only such por- tion of sovercign power as was nec essary and ossential for the creation and establishmont of a limited nat- ional govornmont.” DENINS FEDERAL POWER. Tho bill dentes that the Constitu| tion dologates to the Federal govern mont power over the internal iftalrs| of Thode Island That, power It ts. maintained is exprossly the function of tho State and cannot be surrender ed excom by “an oxplicit and authen tic act of the whole people.” | FPurthor complaint is made that the prohibition amendmen: is a direct violation of Articlo 5 of the Constitu Gon and that Congross ovorstepped its authority in enacting a joint re ‘xolutfon “o submit the amendment to the State legislatures for ratification. Purthor misuse of powor {% chargod to tho Stato legiglatures in assuming to approve tho © legislation without submiiting it to the people. As a result of this gross misappro priation of authority the complain auts declare fhe Sto kigislaturos forwarded certificates to Washington “illegally and erroneously setting forth” that tho prohibition amend- ment had beon adopted. DESTROYS U. 9. PRINCIPLES. hia rocedure they contend wee “destructive of the fundamental prin ciples of the Constitution.” and the cortifientes af ratifiention “hus trans mitted ere ‘meconatiti'ional, — tnover ative and vold.” JOE aBataad. ni hin Sapam Cage BA (NOR SOMIPALTON: FALE OIA. Toland YHE MIOHMOND PLANET, RIOHMOND, VIRGINIA ‘ Well as tha of the Now Jersey Li quor Dealers’ Association is expect ed on Monday, ‘This will be tho last day on which the Supremo Court will render decisions before the Christ: mas recoss, which continues into Jan wary. For that reason and with the date when the national prohibition becomes effective only a few weeks distant, the court is expectde to hand down an early ruling. ee YOU CANNOT LOSE HARRY SMUTIL ‘The reappearance of “The Birth of @ Nation” in some of the cheaper ‘Piclure houses called forth an em: phatic protest to Governor Cox. ‘Tho national offico was notified and add- ed their protest with the result that the objectionable film was definitely withdrawn from the state.—Cleveland Branch Bulletin, N. A. CP. ‘The foregoing 18 misleiding and does not leave a truthful impress Tho fact ts tho rosult referred to had boon accomplished by wire by the ed- Mor of Tho Gazetto before tho “Clevo land branch” got started in tho mat: tor and “tho national office notified.” It tw about time the N. A. A. C.D. and somo of ite branches abandoned ite old “stunt” of claiming «ll or evon bart of tho crodit for thinge it or thoy have not done or only helped to do. “Tho Old Reliable” Garette secured “the dofinita withdrawal” of The Birth of a Nation without asslotance from the N. A. A. C. P., or any of {te Drauchoe some time previous te the “roappearance” referred to. (Cleveland Gasette.) | WANTHD—A Live Canvasser, male or fomalo. Much money can bo made by tho right party. Apply 311 North Fourth Street, Rich mond, Va. Get in the swim. Bare ‘ia: Planet Coupuns, Get « Prine, Ucaor receive them; you can do thy same trent News-tand. Bir Mdwerd Deneviegs 11 W. fm: Yal Btreot, agent for the Planes, handles ail kinds of newsyapern, VIRGINIA~-In the Law and Kquity Court of tho City of Richmond, the 27th day of October, 1919. MARY I WHITE, ........Plaintift, against In Chancery. HARRY W. 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Washington, Dec. 18.—-The Senate held ite fifth might session on the railroad bill tonight with grave doubt in the minds of leaders that the meas To could be passed in time to permit Gogianing of ihe holiday recess Sat tirday ‘Tho labor clauses including the an- tistrike provision of the Cummins picinlte were under discuss.on dur: ing the day culminating Inter inthe rejection by a volo of 25 to 46 of the reproposal vf Senator Stanley, Demo Herat, Kentucky to oliminate the whole section. Efforts toward a compromise ensued , Fivo Republicans, Borah, Gronna, La Folleite, MeNary and Norris. join ed with twenty Domocrats in favor of cleminating the labor provisions bodily. ‘The Democrats were Ashurst Chamberlin, Fletcher, Gay, Gerry, Har ris, Harrison; — Henderson, — Jones (New Mexico) Kendrick, King, Kir by, McKellar, Nugent, Overman, Shep pard, Smith (South Carolina) Stantey ‘Trammell and Waluh (Massachusetts. WILL DELAY HOLIDAY RECESS. During the debate, an agreement was reached by Sena'e and House majority leaders not lo permit a holt day recess until the measure is Uurougn Ue Senate and sent to con- wrence, At thoir conterenee however Foulatue —L.0ug0 aud Kepresentative moducn agreed 9 guspend 110use WwAness Saturday 1 permit ment bers ot the lower body to Ko home Jor Ue holidays even if tie Senate 18 hed by delay on the railroad bill, begining monday House — sessions wat be portunctory under a “gentle mien's agreentent” to Uansact no, busi hvos until January , but to adjourn eOst, tay antistrike provisions were in turn attacked and dotended — today while conterencos wore held looking Ho a compromise by modifying — the -cluuse imposing — erhainal penalties Jor strikes and lockouls. o RBJECT MCCORMICK PLAN After the dofeat of the Stanley mo tion to Btrike out the entire labor xection Sonator McCormick, depubii can Hlinols offerod a substitute plan kimilar to tho Canadian system to prohibit strikes for sixty days after decisions of the adjustment board and requiring decisions from the board within ninevy dayu. On a tio voto of 31 to 31 the sub xtitute of Senator McCormick, Reput Hean, Ulnota for tho antistrike pro: vision was Tojected and Mr. McCor- ‘mick gave notice that he would ask for another vote later. Senator Thomas, Democrat, Colo- rado supporting the Cumming labor proposal declared railroad atrikes to bo intolerable in thot reffect upon the general public. CALLS MBASURH UNJUST. Opposing the antistrike section, Senator Wateh, Democrat Massachw: wets sald that criminal penaltios for strikes woult not accomplish — their purpose. The Cammins plan, he char neterized oa ‘reprowive, unfair and unjust.” Strikes, among certain classes of employeai “are “unjustifiable and among theso;are railroad. employees.” declated Bepator Walah, but we can not ‘chain them to their poss like Ealley slaven. Corikttes' the Masaachy setts Senator held, should remove the incentive"Wad GAuses' of" strikes By’ en sctment .’ of ' Arbitration ~ tegisiation, wivhont banaifig what 'he declired to be the fuherent right to atrike. ORTOAGO NOTES, The Waitress’ Club of which Mrs. K. C. Cooper ia president, met at her residence, 6214 South States St., Friday, December 6, 1919. Mrs. Irene Goins President of tho City Pederat ion of Clubs was presen! also M. T. Talley, Manager Bailey Prosa Bureau, Officera were electod and installed by Mrs. Irene Goina, Tho new offl-- cors are: Mra. Vi. C. Cooper, presi ent; Mra. R. Park vice-president; Mra. S. Tarner Recording Secretary Mrs. C. Johnson, Corresponding Sec retary and Mra. Ls. Gibons, Treasurer, A number of new membors were made snd all pleased with the wonderful Progress the club i¢ making. During the holidaya the United Civil Tearno of which Hon, Warren %. Donelag is Chairman will discon tinue thotr meetinga unttl the Ia:ter nart of Jannary 1920, at which time they will open again and hold their mootings at Johnson's Hall 3518 So. State Street. Sunday evening November 30th, 1919 at Gran‘’« Momorial A. M, E. Church the pastor. Rey, T. 1. Scott aelivered a wonderful anniversary sermon ta Teonn Council No 109 An- ctont United Knights and Daughters of Africa, af which Mra, Toona Dixon is the M. B. Q AN Virriptnng end members of the Viteinin Secety ora mvited ta at: tend nm moaning of the Inatallatton of officers of the Virdinin Soclety, Wat Rexday evening December 37h, 1919 at Bailey's Vall, 2678 Sonth Stote Bireat.. arb one ta invttel to ettand yeni make thir one ot tbe Target meotings of the season. Mr. J. B. Street 3736 South Wa- bash Avenue, Worthy Master of North Star Lodge, No. 67 U. BF. who has been iil for quite somo time is much improved and will soon be ‘able to bo out again and pursuing his regular duties. Mrs. Nora 1. ‘aylor, Evangelis , is carrying on Revival’ meetings at the Big Union A.M. B. Chureh, Wash ngton, D.C. Rev. 1. J. Cut lis is pastor, Mrs. ‘Taylor resides 1n our eily ato 8337 Vernon Avenue. Mrs, Sarah Stratton, who has. been a very Well known person in the cir cles of the S. M. 'T. Society was re- elected the Worthy Princoss of the Gwes AJar ‘Temple No. 35 S. M. T. At Bailey's Hall 8638 South State St. last Wednesday evening. Mrs, Anna Vinson who for some time had been a resident at 3846 So. Dearborn Street hus moved to 4866 Langley Avenue. M. 'T. Bailey, President the Ba‘ley Realty Company 3688 South Sta e Street has on sale an estate which he is closing out ata sacrifice whien is a two flat brick building. stove heated, consisting of & and 6 rooms to an apartment. You must, see him AC once if you desire to get this prop erty or olse loose maybe a chance of your lifetime. Members of the race are buying almost daily lols in Morgan Park and making arrangements for Ue building of their homes with — the beginning of spring. Mave yea start ed yet? If not, get in tine. oMr. A. Verden of lake Forest, IIL, spent some time in our eity last week. ‘The City Federation of Clubs — of which Mrs. Irene Goins is president are putting for h their best efforts and pushing matters se that they may during their term of office — de omething tangible and some ond thing well. 1920 AND RACE RIGHTS Immediate Demand by Race Against hn Crow Cars by Senate Gives Needed Test on. Presidency. | Washington, D, ©. Dee. 1919—Ari nnprecedented situation faces the 14,000,000 colored Americans, Never since full citizenship was put into the federal constitution has the close of any really great war come in which our soldiers took part Wl now, Also the war just fought was lo establish the reign of true democracy. ‘The Post-War Congress ty in session and ys matter 4s before the Senate with which democracy for the race is con nectod, namely, interstate railroads, ‘The issue {x abolition of the iniquit ‘ous Jim Crow ear in interstate travel by inducing some senator to intro duced a simple amendment forbidding the gogregation of passengers for col or in interstate travel and inducing other senators to support. and push the amendment to the railroad bill. ‘Tho need is for Individuals and race organizations to write or tele graph this week to their senators to offer and push such an amendment. Also to bombard Senator Cummins, Chairman to do or give the rice 4 hearing. ‘The National Equal Rights Leaguo Is already doing this and arg- ex all to act. | REPUBLICAN ASPRRANTS. Another oppor unity also presents itself In thin connection Inasmuch as Senators Harding of Ohio, Howard Sutherland of West Virginia and Poin dexter of Wash'ngton are out for the Republican presidential nomination, By requesting these. to offer me a: mend, not only should the race get it done but no better test can be had tc ‘tind out whether they will stand up for the raco if nominated and clect ed to presidency.,.It is, vital for. the race {n. the’ states of these threo ser atora to doluge them . with requests Smmediately. In fact le: them’ receive Toquesta from other states also. --W. M. TROTTER, Secretary. REINSTATE NOW! | Under a special ruling issued re cently by the Bureau of War Risk Ir surance, Washington, D. C., al former soldiers, sailors and marine: whose Government insurance — hag lapsed or been canceled may havo ur UT December 31, 1919, within. whieh to reinstate their insurance, by pas Ing only two months’ premiums on the amount of Instrrance they wist to reinstate. ‘The only other condition imposed is ‘hat the insured shall now be in as good health as he was when dis charged from the service, or as he was when the gence period of his tn surance expired (whichever is the Inter date.) and shall so stato In his application. Immediate advantage of this Iber. al provision showld bo taken by those interested. In the ma‘ter of securing life insurance protection, he who acts autekly acts wisely. No time as good as_now. Make the check or money order payable to tho Treasurer of the Unit ed States and mail tt, with your ap plica'ion for reinstatement, to Prem hum Receipt Section, Bureau of War Risk Ineurance, Washington, D.C oe ASKS BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS A DI introduced by Congressman Sweet of Kansas, whieh hae bean passed by tho Honse and is pendine fn tho Sonate, provides that in the contract for eanver'eil inenranea’ Me inonved may have the chore at how toe Covernmant inaurance (convert- e8 Imcavanend navahle in’ ane fumn cues ne i Inotalimanta foe thtvty al went. on. macn teed of te wooth ‘THE RIGHMOND PLAMEYT, ROGHSOID. VIRGTIIA ly payments extending over twenty years, ‘Tho proposed legislation — woutd Qlso enlarge tho clase of permitted beneficiaries to include an uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, brothersin-law, sister in how and a person who has stood im the relation of parent — to ‘he insured during a period of not Joes than one year. ‘The present lw restricts the class of beneficiaries to spouse, chil grandchild, parent, brother and sister. ‘The proposed tex islation would permit the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to carry ott the wishes of many deceased soldiers who had named as their insurance beneficiaries those not permitted by ‘the original law. LETTERS BY THE MILLIONS: The Bureau of War Risk Insurance at Washington received and answer ed four million levers during — the first six months of this year, and the stream of mall ts unceasing, A great deal of trouble is occastoned by failure of correspondents to write legibly, to give’ their names and vd dresses, (9 furneh all the informa tion required for speedy and accurate atiention to their eases. Every con ceivable form of handwriting reaches tho Bureau, and many times hand-- wriling experts are unable to. identi fy signatures. ‘The body of w letter may be perfectly legible, but the namo signed is often suacepUble of many gttesses. The Bureau has received thousands of letters with imperfect names and addresses, (housands of unsigned let ters, (housands of letters containing insufficient information on which to Waso a settlement or adjustment of a claim or award. In writing '9 the Tureau, write plainly and legibly and furn'sh all necessary informat fon. Metter too much Information than too little A dormer service man writing to the Bureaw should give his name in full—first, last and middle name: jus rank and organization at the thine “Form 1-1" was filled in or at the time the insurance application was inade; his present home address and also his former address, if the ad: dress has been changea; his army serial number; the first, middle anu last name of his henefleiary; — the heneficary's present address and alse the beneficiary's former address, {1 (he address has been changed. | 11 an fnsurance inquiry, also give date of discharge from the service, — and insurance certificate number. If an allotmeny inquiry, the allotment num ber should he given or if a compensa yllon case, the compensation number. The Government is determned (hut no former service mun shail lose his right to Government insurance Uirough lack of knowledge of condi: Gons. ‘To this end, the press, the pui professional men and the great yo pit, bankers, physician, jand other unteer agencies of soctal welfare Ike the Red Cross; the Y. M. GC. A., the Knights of Columbus; the YM. HH. A, the Salvation Army, the War Camp Oommunity Service, the Boy Scouts and many others are now cooperating with the Bureau of War Iisk Insur ance in’ an educational campaign ae signed tw reach tho former service mnen, Wherever located, and tell them the Government is now committed to the policy of permanent Ife Insur-- ance fer Its soldiers, sailors and marines, ‘Term “Ingurance (War ‘Time Insur anee,) if it has lapred, may be easily reinstated within eighteon months from the date of discharge, by stat- ing in the application that the appli cant is in as good health as at dace of discharge and by the payment of only two month's premiums on — the amount of insurance to be reinstated And this term insurance (War Time Insurance) may be converted Into one of several forms of Government policies. ‘The possession of money by an in: dividast, means —_ JDEPENDENCE, ‘NETLUENCR, and POWER, providing the individual haa sufficent training to use money advantage-usly. GEORGE W. BLUNT. 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