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RAGE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING--KEEP PURSUIT REVENUE OFFICERS BLUNDER Search the Planet Office and Arrest Editor. No Law Violated by the Accused=The Statute is Plain. Abie Counsel Employee=A Trav=y Upon Justice. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the for January 27. Planet denied today that he had knowingly violated the federal prohibition law in printing formulas for the making of wines, liqueurs and beers. He explains his entire context of man, giving his name as William Chattman, and who stated that he was stopping at Millers Hotel and note to The News Leader. It is announced that I had been that he lived in Newport News, Va. arrested for "offering for sale" pamphlets placed an order for one thousand kits containing formulas for the men pamphlets. These pamphlets turned out to be recipes for evading the pro-ature of liquors, wines and beers. A colored man came into my print prohibition laws, enabling my family office last week and ordered one to make beverage for the owner one thousand pamphlets, which proved he claimed that this was not a vio to be methods to make homemade lation of the law. He wanted them cordial, without distrion. It elicited delivery of the following Saturday: ed that this was not a violation of the charge made for the work was the law I was in Lavilleville, Va. last $18.00. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. work but before leaving the city have decided to investigate and ascertain instructions that the work be not for himself whether the printing of the pamphlets would be a violation. When I returned Tuesday morning the customer tried to get them again. I was informed that he later upon his return to Newport News, Va. where he lives called up over long distance telephone and directed my clerk to ship the pamphlets to him there. I had my doubts about the matter and directed that the job be held up. This was done and when the revenue officers came to my office I showed them the package explained to them my action in the matter and showed them the ticket for the job. I did not know the law upon the subject and did not want to take any chances. So far as I know and am informed, not a single copy was sold or offered for sale for the reason that the job was not delivered. I would not permit any to be sent out of the printing office. You can judge then, my surprise when I was later served with summons in this matter. So far as I know and am advised by counsel I have violated no law. The following extract from the portorial columns of the Richmond, Va. Times Dispatch of Wednesday, January 28, 1920 will be interesting in formation: ACQUIT COLORED EDITOR John Mitchell, Jr., Discharged When Arraigned on Charge of Publishing Liquor Formulas. John Mitchell, Jr., colored banker and editor, who was charged with violating the prohibition law through the publication of booklets containing formulas for making wines, liquors and beers was dismissed at a hearing before United States Commissioner Flegenheimer. This emphasizes the gross injustice of the entire proceedings, especially in view of a publication in the Richmond Va., News Leader, January 16, 1920, which read as follows. ARREST NEGRO EDITOR UNDER U. S. DRY LAW John Mitchell, Jr., Charged With, Offering Liquor, Making Recipes. John Mitchell, Jr., colored editor of the Richmond Planet, was arrested today by federal revenue agents on the charge of offering for state an violation of the prohibition law pamphlets containing formulas for the manufacture of liquors, wines and beers. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Melvine Flegonheimer, and released under £1,000 bond for his appearance at the preliminary hearing which was set For January 27 THE WORK ORDER On Thursday, January 8th, a colored man, giving his name as William Chattain, and who caused that it was stopping at Milkers Hotel and that he laved in Newport News, Va., placed an order for one thousand pamphlets. These pamphlets turned out to be receipts for evading the prohibition laws, enabling any family to make beverages for the grown use. He claimed that this was not a violation of the law. He wanted them delivered the following Saturday. The charge made for the work was $18.00. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., decided to investigate and ascertain for himself whether the printing of the pamphlets would be a violation of the law. THAT TRIP TO DANVILLE Chattman had paid $9.00 on the job. When he came for them Saturday he stated that he wanted only about fifty copies. He would come and get the remainder. The work was not ready and Editor Mitchell was due to leave for Danville, Va. to defend a suit there in the case of the Otis Douglas beneficary against the Endowment Department of the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia. He left Danville on Sunday night, but not before he had left orders that the work be not delivered. Chattman tried to get some of the ppmphlets without paying any more on the job. CALLED AGAIN When Editor Mitchell returned Tuesday morning after having won the case in Danville, he was told by his clerk that Mr. Chatman had returned for the work. It had not been de livered. Mr. Chatman, in the mean time came in and saw Mr. Mitchell. He did not get the pamphlets. The next morning, he called up from Newport News, the clerk answering and directed to the work, the pumps let he shipped to 2 certain address in Newport News, Va. Editor Mitch ell directed that this he not done, un til he could make sure that there was no violation of the law. SEARCHING THE OFFICE The binding of the same pamphlets had been done at a white bindery in this city. Anyway, on Wednesday afternoon, while Editor Mitchell was at the Mechanics Savings Bank, he received a hurry call to the office. Telephone information was to the effect that the Planet Office was being searched. Editor Mitchell happened to meet his car, driven by R. C. Mitchell at Fourth and Clay streets and he vanished into it. Reaching the office a veritable swarm of United States revenue officers were there. THE RIGHT OF WAY. Uptairs, they had lined up the employees, while Chief Deputy Bailey a tall robust six footer stood in the front office awaiting the arrival of the proprietor. He handed Editor Mitchell the search-warrant "You need not have gotten out any search warrant for this office," said the editor. "Go anywhere you like. I shall give you any information you desire. The paniglets, to which you refer are in the rear room all tied up. I directed that they be not de livered for the reason that I was (Continued On Eighth Page.) Hey Liniment Kills Pain. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1920 The Shrine of Destruction I HAT ODYSSE THE HATE GOD. I PUT ON MEN'S SOULS AND JOIN THEM INTO A BURN- ING HANDS. WORSHIP ME ABHOR EACHOTHER WHITED BROWN BLACK YELLOW PRECAUTIONS ARE URGED FOR utensils used by others without thor CHECKING FLUOEPIUMIC, ouchly washing and boiling it. Disease Has Been Present in State Throughout the Past Year, Subsiding in Spring. Richmond, Va. January 23—Fresh outbreaks of influenza in widely separated parts of the country justify every individual citizen and every community in Virginia in taking every sensible and reasonable precaution against the spread of the disease, Dr. Emion G. Williams, State Commissioner of Health, today declared. The State Board of Health has never ceased its campaign of prevention since the subsidence of the epidemic last spring and continues to reiterate preventive measures. It calls on every person to another the cough and sneeze as the germs of influenza are transmitted from one to another by means of the drops or spray that have been sneezed or coughed into the air by an affected person as well as by taking in to the mouth something that has been soiled by the spit of the sick person. The Commissioner of Health urges the following program on every individual. TEN RULES FOR SAVING YOUR SELF AND OTHERS Influenza is conveyed by the fresh secretions of the nose and mouth. 1. Avoid people who are coughing or sneezing. 2. Do not attend crowds or large gatherings indoors or outdoors. 3. Keep three feet from person talking. 4. When you cough or sneeze cover your nose or mouth with a handkerchief, or turn your face downward. 5. Don't use cup or other eating 6. Don't put into your mouth fing ers, pencils or other things that do not belong there. 7. Wash your hands before eating. 8. East plenty of simple, nourish ing food. 9. Sleep and work in rooms filled with fresh air, but keep the body warm. 10. If you get influenza, go immediately to bed to ward off pneumonia and stay in bed several days after fever subsides to avoid subse quent weakness. An Answer for Wife Seeker Dear Editor Just saw in your paper where a young man wishes to marry a young girl with good character, that is able to back him in business. I am a girl of 22 years of age and good character. I am willing to back him in business providing he leaves the means for me to back him. I think a man of good character will expect a girl to back him with his own means. From S. E. TILLERY, 52 Richwood Street, West Roxbury, Mass. - Rev. Dr. A. S. Thomas, pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church is much improved. - Mrs. N. C. Booker has been indi- posed and her brother in law is sonfu- ned at her home also. - Mrs. Callie D. Brown is still in disposed. - A colored syndicate has been formed to purchase the Hippodrome Theatre. A white syndicate proposes to erect a colored movie picture theatre on the corner of 10th and Clay streets, the site of St. Marks P. E. Church. The price to be paid for the church is $22,500.09 The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Deut Sir - Principal Holtzclaw of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute has just announced the reception of a legacy from the estate of the late Henry M. Hervey of West Virginia of a little more than $3,000 Mr. Hervey was a friend of the work of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute for fifteen years and it is gratifying to note the faith he had in the work. This Institution was founded by William H. Holtzclaw and his wife Mary E., both graduates of the Tuskegee Institute. It was started seven teen years ago in the open air for want of buildings in Hinds County Mississippi where at that time there were 13,000 Negroes who could not read and write the English language. It has steadily grown until it now has nearly 600 pupils and is well established on a farm of a thousand seven hundred acres of land with its own railroad station, electric light plant, water works and steam heat, substantial buildings and considerable apparatus for teaching industries. Its property is valued at $150,000. During the sixteen years of its existence it has sent out more than a thousand young people more or less educated through various courses. The legacy already mentioned will be very helpful in the new era which now seems to be dawning upon the Institution. Very truly, M. R. WONG, Secretary. DOCTORS CAN GET WHISKY Federal Dry Department Authorizes Prescriptions. Physicians. Without Given Req. May Use Either Acohol or Whisker To Be Used for Medicine. Any duty listed in the procedure of medicine may be assigned at request with our giving board for the purchase of tool in excess of two quarters of alcohol during the period of one year by the application and execution of a swarm establishment that the alcohol will be not at its purchase A. J. Benhancee, Federal probation director for Virginia at unimproved price only. Every person may not more than once apply of which during any other year by institute a appropriate application. The liquor may be贮存 to the patient only to quantify the necessity to贮存 respect at the time of administration, and the total amount of a proportion liquor authorized to one patient during any period of ten days may not exceed one pint and whence such a pint may also be photographed. Liquor thither a certain amount can be instituted by him and admitted by a physician or physician may not exceed a quantity and prescriptions. It may accompany liquor must be no more than open special rooms and much cold to air the data carried out by it. If a person except when the physician furnishing a permit to prescribe liquor is not in possession or such premises, and delay in prescribing the same might result in loss of life, in such a case he may prescribe toxicolor liquor providing the necessary data as given. Bank prescription forms can be furnished by the Federal prohibition director by any Phylencham noting a permit to prescribe intoxicating liquor free of cost. Every phylencham prescribing intoxicating liquor is required to keep a record on a special form to be provided by him from the director. EN genius must keep a record alphabetically arranged of every prescription for intoxicating liquor by him showing the date of the prescription amount and kind of liquor; prescribe on the name of the patient to whom it is issued; purpose of admittent for which it is prescribed and the directions for use thereof, including the amount and frequency of the dose. SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS 1919 SPINGARN MEDAL. The Committee of Award of the Spingarn Medal which every year is awarded to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor, an honours through its Chairman, Bigh op John Hurst of Baltimore, that it invites recommendations for the award of the Spingarn Medal for 1919. These recommendations, the Committee requests should contain a statement as to the qualifications of the person nominated for the medal with a specific account of the achievement or achievements which in the opinion of the person who nominated him would entitle the nominee to the award. The Medal is the gift of Mr. J. E. Spingarn for several years Chairman and now Treasurer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Committee of Award is as follows: Bishop John Hurpa, Chairman; Hon. William Howard Taft, Mr. John Hope, Dr. James H. Dillard and Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard. Recommendations are to be sent by February 10 to Bishop John Hurst, Chairman of the Committee of Award of the Spingarn Medal, Room 621, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Position Wanted. Young married man desires a clerical position. Has knowledge of short hand. Address. Care of the Planet. A Wife Wanted. Chicago, Ill. Jan. 21. To the Editor of the Planet Having for a long time a reader of your paper and desiring a wife, I would like to have you insert this ad. Young man, 35 years old steady habits, holding a good position, wishes to make acquaintance of young lady, who wants a good husband and to live in Chicago. THOMAS JONES, 5829 Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois N. L. E. FOOTBALL. SQUARE HOLDS BANQUET. Awards for Each Member of Squad Letters and Signatures Peter Sohn, W. Va. January 28th. The V. N. I. I. foot ball squad was transferred to be joined here by vectoring at the school in preparation of the school's squad. The squad inside host on the pitch, which sported the Geocode South and in a year on the matches they commanded the team with one team together the team when the team of the squad were able to report for position they were able to "whip" practically at a team to team to hope which of our show University, 9 to 10, V. Sem. 27 to 28, V. Sem. 29 to 30, V. Sem. 31 to 32 and just one game which was to W. Va. Institute 21 to 24. The members of the squad were allowed to be accompanied by the Union 24x which added match to the season. The Shipshoreer who won the silver trophy in the inter-class obstacle were all at present. The men who won the sweaters and jerseys W. N. I. I. are K. S. Tyler, L. P. L. F. C. d. c. d. Wm. Shipsherry, L. M. B. Bineau, P. N. Nicholls (Capt. Chelsea) H. P. Harewood, W. T. Coats, A. P. Loe, W. B. Thirth, J. R. Perrot, E. C. Meltown, W. H. Harrison, W. C. Young and A. C. Jack on. The last three men shall be lost to the sound by graduation. Following is the arrangement of the menu. Oyster pattye, pickle, some by quarterte "How we did it." E. C. M. Menton; crenuer chicken, french friet totatoes, french pastry, pots "thur- or" J. E. Nohols; waldorf salad Tech, Mace J. M. Prazier; Snow balt- cake; song by Quarterte; coffee and milkt; "The Rail of Our Future Suee" Coach Gibbon E. Smith. After the squad and invited friend were served Prod. W. A. Rogers, Chair man of the Athletic Committee and mounted the following schedule: October 9th, Open Date; Oct. 16th St. Paul at St. Paul (pending) Oct. 23rd, Howard at Petersburg; Oct. 30th, Hampton at Petersburg; Oct. 36th Shaw at Raleigh, Nov. 13th Uni- on at Richmond; Nov. 20th W. Va. at Charleston; Nov. 25th (Thanksgiv- ing) Va. Sem. at Petersburg (pend ing.). Sign: A. C. JACKSON THE Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Last Friday night the Y. M. C. A. made it warm for a bunch of men who needed fire. The storm was great last Saturday and the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was good. Every boy and man of the Y. M. C. A. was in his place last Sunday. 9:30 A. M. the workers were in their meeting at the Y. M. C. A. The work in the city jail, city home and the penitentiary 10 A. M. was a blessing to all. 3:30 P. M. the closing of the great evangelistic meeting at the First Baptist Church. It showed that a great work had been done for Richmond during the month. The men were out in large numbers. Dr. R. V. Peyton spoke with much power. Subject: The Pale Horse. Five men were won for Christ. The Sabbath Glee Club was a great factor. This meeting for service. Everybody was happy. Come to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today 5 P. M. at the building. The boy's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Building 4 P. M. was an overflow The President, Master Robert Daniel gave the boys a very timely address. Subject Truth. Glad to see the strangers. Be on time 5 P. M. at the building today for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the building. Mothers send your boys to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Back to the Y. M. C. A. Building men 5:30 P. M. Third and Leigh Streets. A special address to the men by Laymon Carey Wheaton Subject: What Is Christianity? Mr Harrison Deane will sing. Bring the other man. Do not forget that the Y. M. C. A. needs much prayer now. Pray for the Y. M. C. A. Hex Liniment Stops Toothache. 2X COMPIRES OPPOSES THE ANTI- SIDATION LAW. Formally Announces Decision of the Formation to Fight Against It. HOTLY DENOUNCES BILLS Declarations They Violate Constitution and Rob Public of Basic Guarantee of Freedom. Washington, January 18.—Formal announcement that the American Federation of Labor will oppose "with whatever power it may possess" enactment of the anti sedition bills now pending in Congress, was made in a statement issued today by Samuel Gompa, president of the federation. His attack is directed impartially at the storing bill, recently passed by the Senate, and the Graham Bill has been on proposals by Attorney-General Palmer and awaiting action by the House Rules Committee for a special rule to expedite consideration. The proposed bill, he said. "If an act would violate the Constitution and rob the whole American people of their most cherished and basic guarantees of free government. If the American people, and, in fact a majority of the members of Congress, were awake to the dangers concocted in this bill, a storm of in dignification would sweep the nation. CAN KILL FREE SPEECH It has been widely advertised that this measure protects free speech fully, but prevents advocacy of forest fire evolution. Bolshovism and anarchy. In fact, it would perpetuate an autocratic censorship over the onrush American press. It can be used to kill free speech and free assembly It strikes a deadly blow at legitimate organizations of labor or any other progressive movement for the betterment of the masses which may be opposed by the advocates of privilege and reaction." We yield to no man in public of flies or out, in our loyalty to the Conviction and institutions of this re public; no self respecting man has questioned or dare question that joy alty. We are for evolution, not revolution; for ballots, not bullets; for a majority rule, not class dictatorship of Bolshovism, putocracy or of the profile. IS UTTERLY AUTOCRATIC BILL We propose this bill because every legalist purpose for which it is formed is already covered by existing law. Its legitimate features, which compose two thirds of the draft, are utterly autocratic imperialistic and un-American." Referring to Attorney General Palmer's contention that new laws are necessary to reach the individual who advocates composition to the government by violence, Mr. Gompers elicited section 4 of the penal code and motto: "If revolution is afoot, why has not the Department of Justice made proclamations under that section?" Section 5. of the bill unbelievable an it may mean, he continued "may be construed to mean, if indeed it does not make it a crime so vague and involved in the terminology to wear in public any button of an or garment which purpose it is to so serve an amendment to the Constitution of the United States or any existent Federal law. FIRSTSTUDIES CENSORSHIP Sahinus & perpetuates the censorship of the Postmaster General over all advertisers and printed matter. This is called Borah amendment, providing a court review of the Postmaster General's action is sound in principle, but in inadequate to afford generation as a practical matter to a publisher against the automatic act of the Postmaster General. When amazing still, the provision up a censorship over any man's personal correspondence by the Postmaster General. It would be criminal for someone for a man to send a lot but advocating resistance to an institution issued by a Federal judge ordering workers on strike to go back to work. Moreover, this section must be used to prevent the organization of colored labor on the grounds of hating racial prejudice the inimical or probable result of which appeared to cause rioting, eto. No should advocacy of or opposition to, the cause of Irish freedom would in some sections be prohibited. Therefore I would exclude from the censorship, even for libraries and inves libraries, a large portion of the labor directories of Europe. SAVE THREAT AT LABOR Section 9, 16 and 11 contain a grave threat aimed at labor. Section 9 involves unlawful every association which works directly or indirectly to make political change by insecurity or private property. It is unhappy true that even a legitimate worker may result in indirect injury to the employer's private property rights in his business. The recent scandal and coal strike were both false beheaded as attempts to overthrow COOKS, HOME, THE HAT AND DECORATION Take one new hair grower has no equal. 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THE REGINALL LABORATORY, 161 Bell St., Atlanta, Ga. # our government If a hostile Federal judge should decide that any particular strike has a political end in view and the striking union is 'affiliated with' the American Federation of Labor, the American Federation of Labor would be compelled at once to expel the striking upon or itself become unlawful. It would at once become a crime punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment or up to $20,000 fine or both, for any person anywhere in the nation to rent a hall or business office to any labor organization affiliated with the American Federation of Labor or to give or loan it money to send strike relief to starving women and children. In general this is a bill against opinion and advocacy. It proposes to set up not a government of law but of men, because under its vague and sweeping terms no man would know what the law is until the Federal judges interpret its meaning. The inevitable result of this bill, if enacted, would be to spread a reign of terror over the United States,, fill the country with spies and special agents of the Department of Justice, fill the land with suspicion, and here by hunting would quickly become a national industry. If the principles of Magna Charta and the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are not worth fighting to preserve, I have wholly misconceived what parrotism and love and freedom mean." (Times Dispatch.) --- FARMERS' PLUMB PLAN IS NOW TO BE URGED. Would Give All Hands 70 Cents Pc Pearl, Basic 8 Hour Day, and Saturday Half Holiday Washington, January.-Representative Carl W. Riddick, of Montana, friend of the farming interests in Congress and himself a farmer, has had read into the Congressional Record a facetio us burlesque on the Plumb railroad plan which was pre-trained by the American Defense Society. 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The commission shall fix the rate of pay for farmers, and farm employes, but the first year the following rate shall govern: Farmers operating 100 acres and under shall be paid ninety cents per hour. For farms 100 to 200 acres, $1.25 per hour. For farms 200 acres and up $2.00 per hour. Farm employs 70 cents per hour. All farmers, and wives, children and employs to work on a basic eight hour day, with time and a half for over time Sundays and holidays. There shall be half holidays on Saturdays. The commission shall fix the price at which produce is to be sold and prices are not to be reduced until the business permits the dividing of a 5 per cent dividend to the farmers. Any profit above 5 per cent shall go to the United States. Such a farmers' Plumb Plan would put the farmers in as favored a class as the railroad Plumb bill would put the railway employees. It would relieve the farmer of liability of crop failure and put the result of all such failures on the public. 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His attack in directed impartially at the startling bill, recently passed by the Senate, and the Graham Bill has based on proposals by Attorney General Palmer and awaiting action by the House Rules Committee for a special rule to expedite consideration. The proposed bill, he said. "If an act would violate the Constitution and rob the whole American people of their most cherished and basic guarantees of free government. If the American people, and, in fact a majority of the members of Congress, were awake to the dangers conceived in this bill, a storm of indignation would sweep the nation. CAN KILL FREE SPEECH It has been widely advertised that this measure protects free speech fully, but prevents advocacy of forceful revolution. Bolsherisma and anarchy. In fact, it would perpetrate an autocratic censorship over the entire American press. It can be used to kill free speech and free assembly it strikes a deadly blow at legitimate organizations of labor or any other progressive movement for the betterment of the masses which may be opposed by the advocates of privilege and reaction." We yield to no man in public of flies or gnat, in our loyalty to the Constituents and institutions of this republic; no self respecting man has questioned or dare question that loyalty. We are for evolution, not revoilution; for ballots, not bullets; for a majority ratio, not class dictatorship of Bolsherisma, patronage or of the profiteer. IS UTTERLY AUTOCRATIC BILL We oppose this bill because every legalistic purpose for which it is formed is already covered by existing law. Its ultimate feature, which commutes two thirds of the draft, is utterly autocratic imperialistic and no American." Referring to Attorney General Palmer's contention that new laws are necessary to reach the individual who advocates opposition to the government's violence," Mr. Gompers cited sections 4 of the penal code and asked: "If revolution is at foot, why has not the Department of Justice made prosecutions under that section?" Section 5. of the bill unbelievable as it may seem, he continued "may be construed to mean, if indeed it does not make it a crime so vague and inexplicable in the terminology to wear or public any button of an or garment whose purpose it is to so serve an amendment to the Constitution of the United States or any existing National law. CENSORSHIP Safeguard is perpetuates the censorship of the Postmaster General over all newspapers and printed matter. Thus an callout Borah amendment, providing a court review of the Postmaster General's action is sound in principle but is inadequate to afford protection as a practical matter to a publisher against the autocratic action of the Postmaster General. When meaning still, the provision was a ownership over any man's prison correspondence by the Postmaster General. It would be criminal for someone for a man to send a lot of educational resistance to an institution issued by a Federal judge employing workers on strikto go back to work. Moreover, this section can be used to prevent the organization of colored labor on the grounds of insulting racial prejudice the in trust or probable result of which respect is to cause rioting, eto. No should advocacy of or opposition to the cause of Irish freedom would in any circumstances be prohibited. Section I would exclude from the community, even for libraries and invasions, a large portion of the labor distribution of Europe. 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If the principles of Magna Charta and the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are not worth fighting to preserve, I have wholly misconceived what paraphrism and love and freedom mean." (Times Dispatch.) --- FARMERS' PLUMM PLAN IS NOW TO BE URGED. Would Give All Hands 70 Cents Pe Hour, Basic S Hour Day, and Saturday Half Holiday. Washington, January. Representative Carl W. Riddick, of Montana, friend of the farming interests in Congress and himself a farmer, has had read into the Congressional Record a facetio us burlesque on the Plumb railroad plan which was prepared by the American Defense Society. It is in the form of an act and is as follows: The government of the United States shall have the farms appraised and shall take them over, paying the owners 4 per cent government bonds. A commission shall be formed to run the farms thus taken over to be composed of fifteen members, five of whom shall be farmers, five shall be farm employees, and five shall be ap pointed by the President of the United States. The five farmer commissioners shall be elected by the farmers. The 5 employee commissioners shall be elected by the farm employees. They shall hold office for two years and their salary shall be fixed by the commission. The commission shall at once proceed to employ proper persons to operate the farms, as far as possible, employing the present operators and their wives and children when working to continue on farms now occupied. The commission shall fix the rate of pay for farmers, and farm employes, but the first year the following rate shall govern: Farmers operating 100 acres and under shall be paid ninety cents per For farms 100 to 200 acres, $1.25 per hour. For farms 200 acres and up $2.00 per hour. Farm employs 70 cents per hour. All farmers, and wives, children and employes to work on a basic eight hour day, with time and a half for over time Sundays and holidays. There shall be half holidays on Saturdays. The commission shall fix the price at which produce is to be sold and prices are not to be reduced until the business permits the dividing of a 5 per cent dividend to the farmers. Any profit above 5 per cent shall go to the United States. Such a farmers' Plumb Plan would put the farmers in as favored a class as the railroad Plumb bill would put the railway employees. It would relieve the farmer of liability of crop failure and put the result of all such failures on the public. Its enactment would not preclude any other class from seeking like favors. $150.00 ENDOWMENT PAID Titus Town, Va., Dec. 18, 1915. 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He really has made awonderful record and better than that he has sterling qualities that command respect and admiration. He has been highly successful in several pulpits and he achieved success because of his unusual native ability, high purpose and unflagging industry. As a leader of his race he has been wise and safe he cause he has had the good sense to see the difficulties under which both races labor and has been able to sympathize with both. His church at Portsmouth is an example of church efficiency. It has twelve hundred members. At 11:00 A. M. the sermon was peached by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D., LL. D. distinguished churchman, classic author, instructive lecturer and an able minister. He has contributed articles to the New York Index pendent A. M. E. Review and has written several books, pamphlets and hymns. The thoughts for his sermon were taken from the 10th verse of 6th Chapter of St. John emphasizing the importance of taking thought for tomorrow—in this mad rush after riches we should not forget God in the scheme of the universe and hoose our own souls. Sunday night at 7:30 a great plat form meeting was held in the nature of a symposium at which time the following subjects were discussed with a view as to how best to corre late them! "The Church," by Dr. David W. Byrd, Norfolk; "The Press" by Editor P. B. Young of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk; "The Professions," by Lawyer William M. Reid, Portsmouth; "Business," by Dr. G. Hamilton Francis, Berkley; Mr. Jesse S. Jones, See-Trens, Tidewater Bank and Trust Company, was the mas ter of ceremonies and the program was closed with informal remarks by Bishop Coppin. On Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. Bishop Coppin delivered what is considered by many his greatest lecturer—"in written History." This was the crowning event of this distinguished churchman's visit to this city. There was special music by the men's chorus under the direction of Professor James C. Norcom and Lawyer Frank L. Wilson. The men of the church made their final reports through their various team captains. On Tuesday at noon Bishop Coppin addressed the A. M. E. Preachers Meeting in Norfolk. Dr. E. H. Hunter is president of this meeting, Bishop Coppin is the type of high grade who appeared in Portsmouth from time to time under the auspices of the Men's Progressive League to lecture or preach to the colored people on helpful subjects. No Negro be fore the public today has done more than Bishop Coppin allay racial friction and build up cordial relations between the white and colored people in this country. His utterances on public issues from time to time vital affecting the races, is proof of the saneness of his able leadership in these trying times. 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Addresses of Welcome were delivered by Mr. Henry Jones and Mr Richard Thompson, closing solo, Mr Archer Bradford. It was indeed a lovely program for the first meeting in the year. May God help us through this year to do even better. The Christian Social Club wishes to thank Mr. Archer Bland and Mr. Benjamin Allen for the money they gave in helping to support the club, Mrs Julia Allen, president; Mrs. Pauline L. Robertson, secretary FOR FLU EMERGENCY. The Advisory Committee of the Community House, 2 West Marshall on behalf of the Directorate of the institution has offered its building and its every facility to the city through Dr Levy, Board of Health, its contribution in the combat against the Flu epidemic. This offer has been accepted and the institution is to be utilized for Emergency Hospital or any necessary purpose. Workers both volunteer and for compensation are urged to register in medially at the House giving hours that services can be secured. Phone Ran, 2727 or call in person. CHAS, H. HANNIGAN, Chairman. LILLIAN H. PAYNE, Executive Secretary DR. WM. H. HUGHES, Surg. in Charge. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SHEVICE. The Extension Course of the o school of Social Service for colored workers is now an assured fact. The course is to open in the Community House, the first week in February. Applicants are urged to seek information and enroll their names immediately. MINISTER'S CONFERENCE The Minister's Conference of Richmond and vicinity hold its annual installation exercises at the Moorc Street Baptist Church last Wednesday night. In spite of the inclemant weather many of the members of the church were out to witness the programme, Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D. delivered the principal address, and the installation speech was made by Dr. Wm. H. Stokes, after which a spendid supper was served by the committee of the conference, jointly with a committee of the church. The conference is pleased that pastor R. O. Johnson has improved so well in health. This week Monday, the meeting of the conference was indeed spicy. After some reports were made and dls caused a resolution was adopted by the body, condemning persons who have come into our city recently styling themselves to be Black Billy Sun day. We feel that such mockery on kin to the Ananias type and should not be practiced. The conference is asked to meet early next Monday to hear three very important reports. Hex Liniment Stops Neuralgia. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH This is a busy week at the Y. W. C. A. The campaign director is hard at work, the chairman of the executive committee is seeing that the teams get out on time and fully prepared and the campaign solicitors are going their rounds. Have they Y. W. C. A. reached you yet? If so, we trust that you gave cheerfully and large; if not we desire very greatly that you will. The returns so far, in spite of the bad weather and the condition of the streets, are not at all discouraging. In the next edition of this paper we hope and fully expect to be able to tell you we far over shot the mark set. The Girl's Work is steadily growing big. New corps are being formed and the membership of previously formed ones is being increased to the maximum number allowed. Let your daughters come and join The Girl Preserves of the Y. W. C. A. They will enjoy the recreation and find the other phases helpful. Last Sunday Miss May Belchler, Field Secretary of the South Central Field, gave a striking message at Ves per service. It was very evident, from the sincerity of her tone and the expression of her countenance, that the work of the W. Y. C. A. is close to Miss Belchler's heart. A large crowd heard her message and came away with a deepened impression of the bigness of the work and a more vivid understanding of their person at duty to it. Bear in mind that the hour of Ves per service is five o'clock. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES. Newtown, Va., January 27th.—The B. Y. P. U. of Mt. Olive will meet Sunday at 3:00 P. M. subject for this cussion "The Power of Faith" opened by the President. Don't miss the meeting you are needed. Mr. P. W. Wilson of Little Plym outh, Va. returned a few days ago. Mr. Harry Hill of Philadelphia came home last Saturday. On our sick list are Mrs. Dupont Berry, Mrs. John Dabney, and Mr. Musco Harvey. We are glad to say that all are improving. Master Edward Roane who has been confined to h's bed for several months is now able to sit up in his room. Mr. Philip Roane slipped and fell on the ice a few days ago and broke a bone in his shoulder. Deacon P. H. Nuble spent a pleas ant afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones a few days ago. Misses Lizzie Booker and Nancy E. Holmes and Mr. Edward (Washing ton were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes last Mon day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. H. Moore of Indian Neck, announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl, to Mr. William Johnson, January 28, 1920. HOLMES-In memory of my darling mother, Judie Holmes. Mother, our lonely hearts are aching Our home is sad and lonely For that face and smile we miss; And we long for thee dear mother, Whom we never more shall kiss. Her daughter, NANCY. Hex Liniment Kills Rheumatism. FARMVILLE NEWS On last Tuesday, 19th Mr. Steward Carter of Cumberland, Va., was burned to death. He was living by himself and when his home caught afire it was no one to rescue him. He was quite ageable. Mr. Lawrence Jones of Blackstone spent a few hours in our town, visiting Mrs. Susie Foster on Grove St. Little Martha Humbrick got her leg broken during this icy spell. She is doing nicely as can be expected. Mrs. Harriston and Deacon P. W. Moore are out again. Mrs. Hilton and Ida Bolling, are still on the sick list. Mr. Willie Walker of Burton street was buried Sunday. He was a St. Luke. Miss Annie Redd is now in New London, Conn., for a white Mr. A. W. Mosely is now living in his new residence on the corner of Spruce and Franklyn streets. THE RICHMOND PLANET In Memoriam. Mrs. Amanda Branch while at the A. M. E. Church last night witnessing the burning of the mortgage debt papers had the misfortune to fall and it is reported that she broke her arm. BOANOKF NEWS ROANOKE, V.A., January 27.—Rev. James S. Hatcher, B. D. left Tuesday for Winston-Salem, N. C. to speak to the students of the A. M. E. College. Mrs. Ida Arthurs died January 18 at eleven P. M. at the residence of her daughter, Miss Luce Arthurs, 863 N. Daven Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The month of January is the saddest of all the year, because it has taken our loving mother away from us. A dear, loving, sweet mother. We cannot forget you, dear mother, though long may seem the years, and often in our lonely hours we will wipe away our tears. —Her daughters, Georgie and Luce Arthurs. Mr. E, W. Washington, of Rocky Mount, Va. died almost suddenly on January 17. He was a faithful member of Rother A, M, E. M. Rocky Mount and was the delegate-elect to the Annual Conference at Wytheville in April. The funeral took place Monday, January 19. Pastor, Rev. L. P. Herring, officiating, assisted by Rev. Basshane and Rev. Robinson, who read the telegrams and condolences. Many floral designs and letters of condolence were sent from other cities. Mrs. Burroll, Mrs. L. A. Bartee, Miss Rachel Smith and Miss Maggie Dehaven, of Roanoke, attended the funeral. He leaves a devoted wife, a brother and a host of friends to mourn their boss. Mrs. Martha Washington and brother, Mr. Henry Washington of Paige W. Va. Mrs. Bertha Beverly of Ninth Avenue N. W., who spent several weeks in Braddock, P. returned home, having had quite a pleasant stay. Mrs. Beverly and her little niece were visiting her brother. She looks much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Shields Canaday, of Ninth Avenue, N. E, lost their little child, Monday, January 26. Mr. Willie Pendleton] of Third Avenue, N. W, died January 27, after a short illness. He had only been away from his work a short time. Mrs. Catherine Miller, 192 Seventh Avenue, N. W., for 23 years a resident of Roonoke, visited her home in Halifax County. She was originally Mrs. Easley, but lost her husband several years ago. She had the good fortune of marrying Mr. Robert Miller, of North Carolina, who accompanied her to the home of her childhood. They returned about two weeks ago, much delighted over their New Year's trip, having met with many old acquaintances and making many new ones. Mrs. Catherine Stanford is much improved this week. Mrs. Mary Stokes, of Lowmoor, spent the week with Mr. Stanfield and left for home Tuesday, leaving her niece much better. Samuel Johnson's saxophone orchestra, of Staunton, Va. is in the city, making a sensational hit, playing for both colored and white. The company will leave for Harrisonburg Va. next week. We are having some rain the past week. Two unknown men approached Mr. John Valentine, of 19 Fourth Avenue, Friday night and asked him to change a bill for them. When he drew his pocket-book, they snatched his money and ran. Miss Creske Hughes is confined to her home on account of illness. Miss Ida Boothe returned from Richmond, Va., where she was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bowling, 515 N. Sixth Street. Mrs. Lucy Boothe, of 709 Eighth Avenue, N. W., has been sick for some months, is improving. Mr. John Enwell, of Pocahontas, Va., was in the city a few hours, Friday. His mother's illness was the cause of his appearance. Mrs. Rosa Lawson Blair died on the 21st. Her funeral was held at First Baptist Church and was most ably preached by Rev. J. J. Jefferson. Her remains were laid to rest in Old Lick Cemetery. Sunday was another grand day at Mt. Zion A. M, E. Church. After a full Sunday School, Rev. Hatcher preached on "Discerning the Body of Jesus," I Corinthians 11:29. This was a pre-communion talk and our souls were edified and the Holy Ghost honored as Dr. Hatcher in his most unique way opened to us the Word. More than forty Sunday School children were promoted in the public schools and the following were exempt: Roy Peters, Mary Harper, Bornice Howard, Avis Hatcher and the two Brown boys. "Unkle Mike" Traynham made encouraging remarks to the young people. At night we enjoyed another one of those quiet talks on "The Christian Life." The subject was, "Am I Paying the Price?" Did you ever hear one of these quiet talks? They are for the edification of the saints. They grip you as nothing else. Come Sunday. Holy Communion. Dr. Hatcher will preach at 11 A. M. on "The Tears of Jesus." The mixed quartetto will sing "Jesus Wept" by Hiram Simmons. Come. Mrs. Hatcher has launched a pow rally to cover the floor. Watch us raise $300 on February 15. Pray, sing, give and be happy. REVENUE OFFICERS (Continued from First Page.) not sure as to whether it was a violation of the law. DIDN'T KNOW THE LAW. Mr. Bailey stated that he did not know the law himself. He did not know whether Chatman would only be held or whether both would be held. He would have, to see Mr. Smith about that. However, he re quested Editor Mitchell not to communicate with Chatman in anyway, but to come down to the U. S. Marshal's office the next morning at 10 o'clock. Editor Mitchell in the meantime went down that afternoon to see United States District Attorney Hiram M. Smith who has made a brilliant record in the conduct of the affairs of his office. NONE DISTURBED He told him about the affair and stated that so far as he knew none of the pamphlets had gotten out, unless they had gotten out at the white office, where they were bound. The next morning Editor Mitchell went down to United States Commissioner Melvin Flegenheimer's office. He was not ready to proceed with the case. Editor Mitchell told him, he would come down at any time. All that was necessary for him to do was to telephone him. He bowed himself out while the United States Revenue officers looked on A FRIENDLY HINT As he passed down the hall-way, one of the deputies, who had been friendly to Editor Mitchell for many years called him aside and told him that trouble was ahead for him and he advised him to get an attorney. Thanking him, Editor Mitchell was soon at the Planet office. The next morning, he had an engagement with a prominent real estate agent and when he returned his clerk inform ed him that two white men had been to see him and wanted him at court at 11 o'clock. Not knowing of any other place but at the federal building, he went down there at once. SEEKING THE "LOOT" Mr. William Monroe stated that the Commission had not been down that morning, so Editor Mitchell, much puzzled returned to his office. When he arrived there, he found the two white officials awaiting him. They had been to the Mechanics Savings Bank, to the residence of the editor and then back to the Planet Office. They were dumfounded, when informed that he had just come from the United States Marshal's office. He then returned there and awaited the hearing. In the spacious hall, he saw Attorney J. R. Pollard with Mr. Jos. Westray, A WARRANT HAD BEEN ISSUED He explained to him the situations. He did not know just what action would be taken, but he deemed it best to be advised. He went into the Commissioner's Office and Chief Federal Prohibition Agent for Va. came in with Mr. Jailey. Then it developed that a warrant had been issued for Editor John Mitchell, Jr. Commissioner Flegenheimer looked up with surprise when told that the warrant had been issued and Editor Mitchell had not been informed of any such warrant. Attorney Pollar3 stated that he represented Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr. and asked for a continuance. WANTED A HEAVY BOND Mr. Brame stated that he wanted a heavy bond required. He asked that it he made $2,000. Attorney Pollard strenuously objected, declaring that Mr. Mitchell stood high in the community was well to do and it was abud to require any such bond. Mr. Brame's reply was that he would ask for a bond of $3,000 to prevent his getting away. Many men forfeited their bonds made in moderate sums. Commissioner Flegenheimer stopped the discussion with the statement that he knew John Mitchell and it was not necessary to require any bond on him. Any man, who would come as promptly as he did on call would not run away if he could. EDITOR MITCHELL'S BONDSMAN In keeping with previous cases, he would place the bond at $1,000. Mr. W. G. Singleton, who happened to be present immediately went on the bond. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., proceeded to engage the services of Hon. H. M. Smith, Jr., Hon. R. Lynch Montajte (brother of Congressman A. J. Montague) and Attorney J. R. Polard (colored). Nothing remained to be done, but to await the time for the hearing. This took place Tuesday January 27th. The case was called in the afternoon. Deputy Bailey went on the stand. He stated what had happened, but did not give any information as to who told him. ATTORNEY SMITH'S TRIBUTE Editor Mitchell then took the stand and related the circumstances. Assistant District Attorney Miller represented the interests of the Government. Attorney Pollard wanted to know if the charge was brought under Section 8 of the prohibition statute. He was answered in the affirmative. This settled it. Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., conducted the examination and made remarks concerning the inadequacy of the evidence. He paid a glowing tribute to the editor and dwelt upon his standing in the community. DISMISSED THE CHARGE He asked for the dismissal of the case. Assistant District Attorney Miller asked that, the case be sent on. Attorney Smith retorted that he must know that no jury would convict Mitchell upon such evidence. Commissioner Flelegenheimer stated that he had read the law carefully and had considered the evidence and he did not see that the offense charged was covered by the law. He accordingly would dismiss the case. If the District Attorney wished to go over his head and have Mitchell in dicted by the grand jury, it was his prerogative to do. "Don't put any such notion in the District Attorney's head," was Attorney Smith's smiling rejoiner. MANY COLORED CITIZENS THERE Quite an array of prominent color COOKE BROTHERS Funeral Directors and Embalmers WITH ENTIRE MOTOR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING AMBULANCE, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED MEN ON DUTY ALL NIGHT Harsh, kinky hair made soft, wavy and luxuriant Apply DILL'S highly perfumed Pomade to the roots of your hair once a day to make it soft, wavy, and lustrous. DILL'S Pomade softens the hair and puts new life into it; also relieves itching of the scalp and destroys dandruff. 15c Fine for removing scum for scum from the baby's head. 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News Leader of Wednesday, January 28, 1920 will be interesting reading: BLUNDER MADE BY OFFICERS IN CASE. Colored Editor Arrested for Acts Not Prohibited by Law. Trial of John Mitchell, Jr., colored editor and banker, who was charged with violating the federal prohibition law by the publication of booklets containing formulas for the manufacture of liquors, beers and wines, was halted suddenly yesterday afternoon when counsel discovered that the section of the prohibition act under which the arrest had been made did not become effective until January 17. Mitchell was immediately dismissed by United States Commissioner Melvin Flergeheimer. Before attorneys found that Mitchell was not guilty of any offence there being no law at the time prohibiting such printing, counsel for the color editor set up the defense that the booklets had been printed for another colored man but had never been delivered because Mitchell was, trying to learn whether or not such a publication was lawful. The booklets were found in Mitchell's printing establishment, where he was holding them after having declined to deliver the order. After an extended hearing, C. R. Johnson and George Gaines, charged with conducting the business of a retail liquor dealer without a govern ment license, were dismissed yester day afteroon by Commissioner Pleg heimer. Only a small amount of liquor was confiscated by the feder al agents when they raided the rest dence and this was asserted to have been bought before prohibition he came effective in Virginia. Albert Harris, charged with a similar offense also was dismissed. The preliminary hearings of W. M. Milan and C. R. Russell were contin ued until February 25. It is an undeniable fact that even the law that became effective January 17, 1920 does not make the mere print ing of whiskey formulas unlawful. In other words, there was no violation of law under the provisions of the statute under which the warrant was issued for the publisher. 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Robinson GROCERIES. 623 NORTH THIRD STREET Richmond, Virginia Phone, Madison 3088 THE PLANET Umbrella Coupons GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES SATURDAY LEAVES MEN'S DAY AT PORTSMOUTH Last Sunday was observed as men's day at Emmannel A, M. E., Church of which Dr. E. H. Hunter to pastor who is also being prominent put forward for the Bishopric in the church. The News and Observer of Raleigh, N. C., in its issue of November 19 commenting editorially on Dr. Hunter said: It is a compulsion and a recognition which all who know him will approve. He really has made awonderful record and better than that he has sterling quartets that command respect and admiration. He has been highly successful in several putpits and he achieved success because of his unusual native ability, high purpose and unflaming industry. As a leader of his race he has been wise and safe because he has had the good sense to see the difficulties under which both races labor and has been able to gym pathize with both. His church at Portsmouth is an example of church efficiency. It has twelve hundred members. At 11:00 A. M. the sermon was peached by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D., LL. D. distinguished churchman, classic author, instructive lecturer and an able minister. He has contributed articles to the New York Independent A. M. E. Review and has written several books, pamphlets and hymns. The thoughts for his sermon were taken from the 10th verse of Gh Chapter of St. John emphasizing the importance of taking thought for tomorrow—in this mad rush after riches we should not forget God in the scheme of the universe and loose our own souls. Sunday night at 7:30 a great platform meeting was held in the nature of a symposium at which time the following subjects were discussed with a view as to how best to corral late them! "The Church" by Dr. David W. Bird, Norfolk; "The Press" by Editor P. B. Young of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk; "The Professions," by Lawyer William M. Reid, Portsmouth; "Business," by Dr. G. Hamilton Francis, Berkley; Mr. Jesse S. Jones, See Trees, Tidewater Bank and Trust Company, was the master of ceremonies and the program was closed with informal remarks by Bishop Coppin. On Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. Bishop Coppin delivered what is considered by many his greatest lecturer—"Unwritten History." This was the crowning event of this distinguished churchman's visit to this city. There was special music by the men's chorus under the direction of Professor James C. Norcom and Lawyer Frank L. Wilson. The men of the church made their final reports through their various team captains. On Tuesday at noon Bishop Copin addressed the A. M. E. Preachers Meeting in Norfolk, Dr. E. H. Hance is president of this meeting; Bishop Copin is the type of high grade who appeared in Portsmouth from time to time under the auspices of the Men's Progressive League to lecture or preach to the colored people on helpful subjects. 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NOW ON THE TEN-DAY CLEARANCE SALE OF SLIGHTLY USED AND SECOND-HAND PIANOS AND PLAYER PIANOS THE GREATEST SALE IN OUR 20 YEARS' HISTORY—BOTH IN THE NUMBER OF INSTRUMENTS INVOLVED AND THE BIG PROPORTION OF SAVINGS OFFERED MANY HIGHLIGHT MAKES AMONG THEM; ALL IN GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION; SOME PRACTICALLY AS GOOD AS NEW Write for details and prices, if you cannot call. The House That Made Richmond Musical. ESTHAMPTON NOTES. reached you yet? If so, we trust that you have cheerfully and largely if not we desire very greatly hon service at the Good Hope that you will. The returns so far, in Irish, last Sunday, Rev. S. L. spite of the bad weather and the conditions, the president, predeided, dition of the streets, are not at all ard of officers were present, discouraging. In the next edition of John Carter and Brothee Rich this paper we hope and fully expect kits, Missionary for the to be able to tell you we far over shot Deacon Archer Bradford, the mark set. The Girl's Work is steadily growing. New corps are being formed and the membership of previously formed ones is being increased to the maximum number allowed. Let your daughters come and join the Girl Observes of the Y. W. C. A. They will enjoy the recreation and find the other phases helpful. Last Sunday Miss May Belcher, Field Secretary of the South Central Field, gave a striking message at Ves per service. It was very evident, from the sincerity of her tone and the expression of her countenance, that the work of the Y. W. C. A. is close to Miss Belcher's heart. A large crowd heard her message and came away with a deepened impression of the bigness of the work and a more vivid understanding of their person as duty to it. Bear in mind that the hour of Ves per service is five o'clock. FIRST MT. OLIVE NOTES Newtown, Va., January 27th—The B. Y. P. U. of Mt. Olive will meet Sunday at 3:00 P. M. subject for this session "The Power of Faith" opened by the Pre-ident. Don't miss the meeting you are needed. Mr. P. W. Wilson of Little Plymouth, Va. returned a few days ago. Mr. Harry Hill of Philadelphia came home last Saturday. On our sick list are Mrs. Dupont Berry, Mrs. John Dabney, and Mr. Musco Harvey. We are glad to say that all are improving. Master Edward Roane who has been confined to his bed for several months is now able to sit up in his room. Mr. Philip Roane slipped and fell on the ice a few days ago and broke a bone in his shoulder. Deacon P. H. Nuble spent a pleas ant afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jones a few days ago. Misses Lizzie Booker and Naney E. Holmes and Mr. Edward (Washing ton were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes, last Mon day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore of Indian Neck, announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Pearl, to Mr. William Johnson, January 28, 1920. HOLMES—In memory, of my darling mother, Judie Holmes. Mother, our lonely hearts are aching Our home is sad and lonely For that face and smile we miss; And we long for the dear mother, Whom we never more shall kiss. Her daughter, NANCY. On last Tuesday, 19th Mr. Steward Carter of Cumberland, Va., was burned to death. He was living by himself and when his home caught afire it was no one to rescue him. He was quite ageable. Mr. Lawrence Jones of Blackstone spent a few hours in our town, visiting Mrs. Susie Foster on Grove St. Little Martha Humbrick got her leg broken during this icy spell. She is noing nicely as can be expected. Mrs. Harriston and Deacon P. W. Moore are out again. Mrs. Hilton and Ida Bolling, are still on the sick list. Mr. Willie Walker of Burton street was buried Sunday. He was a St. Luke. Miss Annie Redd is now in New London, Conn., for a while. Mr. A. W. Mosely is now living in his new residence on the corner of Spruce and Franklyn streets. The House That I Musle WESTHAMPTON NOTES. The Tuckahoe Sunday School hold their union service at the Good Hope well Church, last Sunday, Rev. S. L. Burleigh, the president predecled. The board of officers were present; Deacon John Carter and Brother Rich and Theodorkins, Missionary for the schools; Deacon Archer Bradford, Arthur Houston and E. D. Norrell, Directors. Hymn, "There is a royal banner," elegisters, Mr. John Carter and Mr. Archer Bradford, organist, Mr. Joseph Price; collection Ufted by Mrs. Ollie B. Courtney and Mrs. Launline W. Bland. The solos and recitations were well rendered. The awards from the Union were presented by Miss Marion Randolph to the following persons: Mrs. Louise Bradford, Misses Fannie Johnson, Queen Brown and Thelma Moss. Addresses of Welcome were delivered by Mr. Henry Jones and Mr Richard Thompson, closing solo, Mr Archer Bradford. It was indeed a lovely program for the first meeting in the year. May God help us through this year to do even better. The Christian Social Club wishes to thank Mr. Archer Bland and Mr. Benjamin Allen for the money they gave in helping to support the club Mrs. Julia Allen president; Mrs. Pauline L. Roberson secretary; FOR FLU EMERGENCY. The Advisory Committee of the Community House, 2 West Marshall on behalf of the Directorate of the institution has offered its building and its every facility to the city through Dr Levy, Board of Health, its contribution in the combat against the Flu epidemic. This offer has been accepted and the institution is to be utilized for Emergency Hospital or any necessary purpose. Workers both volunteer and for compensation are urged to register immediately at the House giving hours that services can be secured. Phone Ran, 2727 or call in person. CHAS. H. HANNIGAN, Chairman. LILLIAN H. PAYNE. Executive Secretary DR. WM. H. HUGHES. Surg. in Charge. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SHEVICE. The Extension Course of the eSchool of Social Service for colored workers is now an assured fact. The course is to open in the Community House, the first week in February. Applicants are urged to seek information and enroll their names immediately. L. H. PAYNE, Ex. Sec. MINISTER'S CONFERENCE The Minister's Conference of Richmond and vicinity held its annual installation exercises at the Moore Street Baptist Church last Wednesday night. In spite of the indefent weather many of the members of the church were out to witness the programme, Rev. R. H. Johnson, B. D. delivered the principal address, and the installation speech was made by Dr. Wm. H. Stokes, after which a spendid supper was served by the committee of the conference, jointly with a committee of the church. The conference is pleased that pastor R. O. Johnson has improved so well in health. This week Monday, the meeting of the conference was indeed spicy. After some reports were made and discussed a resolution was adopted by the body, condemning persons who have come into our city recently styling themselves to be Black Billy Sun day. We feel that such mockery on kin to the Ananias type and should not be practiced. The conference is asked to meet early next Monday to hear three very important reports. Hex Liniment Stops Neuralgia PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH Y. W. C. A. This is a busy week at the Y. W. C. A. The campaign director is hard at work, the chairman of the executive committee is seeing that the teams get out on time and fully prepared and the campaign solicitors are going their rounds. Have they THE RICHMOND PLANET In Memoriam. --- FARMVILLE NEWS Mrs. Amanda Branch while at the A. M. E. Church last night witnessing the burning of the mortgage debt papers had the miracle to fail and it is reported that she broke her atm. POWNOWE NEWS ROANOKE, VA, January 27.—Rev, James S. Hatcher, B. D, left Tuesday for Winston Salem, N. C, to speak to the students of the A. M. E. College. Mrs. Ida Arthurs died January 18 at eleven P. M. at the residence of her daughter, Miss Lacey Arthurs, 863 N. Daven Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The month of January is the saddest of all the year, because it has taken our loving mother away from us. A dear, loving, sweet mother. We cannot forget you, dear mother, though long may seem the years, and often in our lonely hours we will wipe away our tears. —Her daughters, George and Lacey Arthurs. Mr. E, W. Washington, of Rocky Mount, Va. died almost suddenly on January 17. He was a faithful member of Bathiel A. M, E. Church, Rocky Mount and was the delegate-elect to the Annual Conference at Wytheville in April. The funeral took place Monday, January 19, Pastor, Rev. L. P. Herring, officiating, assisted by Rev. Basshane and Rev. Robinson, who read the telegrams and condolences. Many floral designs and letters of condolence were sent from other cities. Mrs. Burrell, Ms. L. A. Bartoe, Miss Rachel Smith and Miss Margie Dehaven, of Rognock, attended the funeral. He leaves a devoted wife, a brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Martha Washington and brother, Mr. Anthony Washington of Paige W. Va. Mrs. Bertha Beverly of Ninth Avenue N. W., who spent several weeks in Braddock, Pa. returned home, having had a pleasant stay. Mrs. Beverly and her little niece were visiting her brother. She looks much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Shields Camdoy, of Ninth Avenue, N. E. lost their little child, Monday, January 26. Mr. Willie Pendleton, of Third Avenue, N. W. died January 27, after a short illness. He had only been away from his work a short time. Mrs. Catherine Miller, 192 Seventh Avenue, N. W., for 23 years a resident of Romoke visited her home in Halifax County. She was originally Mrs. Easley, but lost her husband several years ago. She had the good fortune of marrying Mr. Robert Miller, of North Carolina, who accompanied her to the home of her childhood. They returned about two weeks ago, much delighted over their New Year's trip, having met with many old acquaintances and making many new ones. Mrs. Catherine Stanfield is much improved this week. Mrs. Mary Stokes, of Lowmoor, spent the week with Mr. Stanfield and left for home Tuesday, leaving her niece much better. Samuel Johnson's saxophone orchestra, of Staunton, Va. is in the city, making a sensational hit, playing for both colored and white. The company will leave for Harrisonburg Va. next week. We are having some rain the past week. Two unknown men approached Mr. John Valentine, of 19 Fourth Avenue, Friday night and asked him to change a bill for them. When he drew his pocket-book, they snatched his money and ran. Miss Crosse Hughes is confined to her home on account of illness. Miss Ida Boothe returned from Richmond, Va., where she was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bowling, 515 N. Sixth Street. Mrs. Lucy Boothe, of 709 Eighth Avenue, N. W., who has been sick for some months is improving. Mr. John Enwell, of Pocahontas, Va. was in the city a few hours, Friday. His mother's illness was the cause of his appearance. Mrs. Rosa Lawson Blair died on the 21st. Her funeral was held at First Baptist Church and was most ably preached by Rev. J. J. Jefferson. Her remains were laid to rest in Old Lick Cemetery. Sunday was another grand day at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. After a full Sunday School, Rev. Hatcher preached on "Discerning the Body of Jesus," I Corinthiana 11:29. This was a pre-communion talk and our souls were edified and the Holy Ghost honored as Dr. Hatcher in his most unique way opened to us the Word. More than forty Sunday School children were promoted in the public schools and the following were exempt: Roy Peters, Mary Harper, Bernice Howard, Avis Hatcher and the two Brown boys. "Unkle Mike" Traynham made encouraging remarks to the young people. At night we enjoyed another one of those quiet talks on "The Christian Life." The subject was, "Am I Paying the Price?" Did you ever hear one of these quiet talks? They are for the edification of the saints; They grip you as nothing else. Come Sunday. Holy Communion. Dr. Hatcher will preach at 11 A. M. on "The Tears of Jesus." The mixed quartette will sing "Jesus Wept" by Hiram Simmons. Come. Mrs. Hatcher has launched a powrally to cover the floor. Watch us raise $300 on February 15. Pray, sing, give and be happy. REVENUE OFFICERS (Continued from First Page.) not sure as to whether it was a vio lation of the law. DIDN'T KNOW THE LAW. Mr. Bailey stated that he did not know the law himself. He did not know whether Chatman would only be held or whether both would be held. He would have to see Mr. Smith about that. However, he re-quested Editor Mitchell not to com-municate with Chatman in anyway, but to come down to the U. S. Marshall's office the next morning at 10 o'clock. Editor Mitchell in the mesurement went down that afternoon to see United States District Attorney (Hiram M). Smith who has made a brilliant record in the conduct of the affairs of his office. NONE DISTURBED He told him about the affair, and stated that so far as he knew none of the pamphlets had gotten out, unless they had gotten out at the white office, where they were bound. The next morning Editor Mitchell went down to United States Commissioner Melvin Eleguenheimer's office. He was not ready to proceed with the case. Editor Mitchell told him, he would come down at any time. All that was necessary for him to do was to telephone him. He bowed himself out while the United States Revenue officers looked on. A FRIENDLY HINT. As he passed down the hall-way, one of the deputies, who had been friendly to Editor Mitchell for many years called him aside and told him that trouble was ahead for him and he advised him to get an attorney. Thanking him, Editor Mitchell was soon at the Planet office. The next morning, he had an engagement with a prominent real estate agent and when he returned his clerk informed him that two white men had been to see him and wanted him at court at 11 o'clock. Not knowing of any other place but at the federal building, he went down there at once. SEEKING THE LOOOT Mr. William Morrone stated that the Commissioner had not been down that morning, so Editor Mitchell much puzzled returned to his office. When he arted there, he found the two white officials awaiting him. They had been to the Mechanics Saving Bank, to the residence of the editor and then back to the Planet Office. They were damn-founded, when informed that he had just come from the United States Marshal's office. He then returned there and awaited the hearing. In the spacious hall, he saw Attorney J. B. Pollard with Mr. Joe, Westray. A WARRANT HAD BEEN ISSUED He explained to him the situation. He did not know just what action would be taken, but he deemed it best to be advised. He went into the Commissioner's Office and Chief Federal Probation Agent for Va. came in with Mr. Jailey. Then it developed that a warrant had been issued for Editor John Mitchell, Jr. Commissioner Plegenheimer looked up with surprise when told that the warrant had been issued and Editor Mitchell had not been informed of any such warrant. Attorney Pollard stated that he represented Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., and asked for a continuance. WANTED A HEAVY BOND Mr. Brame stated that he wanted a heavy bond required. He asked that it be made $2,000. Attorney Pollard strenuously objected, declaring that Mr. Mitchell stood high in the community was well to do and it was a sard to require any such bond. Mr. Brame's reply was that he would ask for a bond of $3,000 to prevent his getting away. Many men forfeited their bonds made in moderate sums. Commissioner Flegenheimer apped the discussion with the statement that he knew John Mitchell and it was not necessary to require any bond on him. Any man, who would come as promptly as he did on call would not run away if he could. EDITOR MITCHELLS BONDSMAS In keeping with previous cases, he would place the bond at $1,000. Mr. W. G. Singleton, who happened to be present immediately went on the bond, Editor John Mitchell, Jr., proceeded to engage the services of Horn. H. M. Smith, Jr., Hon. R. Lynch Montague (brother of Congressman A. J. Montague) and Attorney J. R. Polard (colored). Nothing remained to be done, but to await the time for the hearing. This took place Tuesday January 27th. The case was called in the afternoon. Deputy Bailey went on the stand. He stated what had happened, but did not give any information as to who told him. ATTORNEY SMITH'S TRIBUTE Editor Mitchell then took the stand and related the circumstances. Assistant District Attorney Miller represented the interests of the Government. Attorney Pollard wanted to know if the charge was brought under Section 8 of the prohibition statute. He was answered in the affirmative. This settled it. Attorney H. M. Smith, Jr., conducted the examination and made remarks concerning the inadequacy of the evidence. He paid a glowing tribute to the editor and dwelt upon his standing in the community. DISMISSED THE CHANGE He asked for the dismissal of the case. Assistant District Attorney Miller asked that, the case be sent on. Attorney Smith retorted that he must know that no jury would convict Mitchell upon such evidence. Commissioner Plegenheimer stated that he had read the law carefully and had considered the evidence and he did not see that the offense charged was covered by the law. He accordingly would dismiss the case. If the District Attorney wished to go over his head and have Mitchell in dicted by the grand jury, it was his prerogative to do. "Don't put any such notion in the District Attorney's head," was Attorney Smith's smiling refoiler. MANY COLORED CITIZENS THERE Quite an array of prominent color- COOKE BROTHERS Funeral Directors and Embalmers Apply DILLS highly perfumed Powder to the roots of your hair once a day to make it soft, wavy, and lustrous. DILLS Powder softens the hair and puts new life into it; also relieves itching of the scalp and destroys dandruff. 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Colored Editor Arrested for Acts Not Prohibited by Law. Trial of John Mitchell, Jr., colored editor and banker, who was charged with violating the federal prohibition law by the publication of booklets containing formulas for the manufacture of liquors, beers and wines, was halted suddenly yesterday afternoon when counsel discovered that the section of the prohibition act under which the arrest had been made did not become effective until January 17. Mitchell was immediately dismissed by United States Commissioner Melvin Flegenheimer. Before attorneys found that Mitchell was not guilty of any offense there being no law at the time prohibiting such printing, counsel for the color editor set up the defense that the booklets had been printed for another colored man but had never been delivered because Mitchell was trying to learn whether or not such a publication was lawful. The booklets were found in Mitchell's printing establishment, where he was holding them after having declined to deliver the order. After an extended hearing, C. R. Johnson and George Gaines, charged with conducting the business of a retail liquor dealer without a government license, were dismissed yester day afteroon by Commissioner Pleg heimer. Only a small amount of liquor was confiscated by the feder al agents when they raided the rest dence and this was asserted to have been bought before prohibition be came effective in Virginia. Albert Harris, charged with a similar offense also was dismissed. The preliminary hearings of W. M. Milan and C. R. Russell were contin ued until February 25. It is an undeniable fact that even the law that became effective January 17, 1920 does not make the mere printing of whiskey formulas unlawful. In other words, there was no violation of law under the provisions of the statute under which the warrant was issued for the publisher. WAR HISTORY COMMISSION COL LABORATORS TO MEET. By direction of Chairman John Mitchell, Jr., Secretary T. C. Erwin has called a meeting of the Board of Negro Collaborators of the Virginia War History Commission to meet in the Board of Directors' Room of the Mechanics Savings Bank, Tuesday February 3rd at 1:30 P. M. WORK WANTED—A young man desires work of any kind. Apply3002 E. P. Street, City. NOTICE. The public is hereby notified that I am no longer connected with the Douglas Apartments Corporation, having resigned the position of secretary treasurer. EMMETT C. BURKE. Hex Liniment Eases Corns. RICHMOND Virginia ROTHERS s and Embalmers MENT INCLUDING AMBULANCE. MEN ON DUTY ALL NIGHT NEWPORT NEWS, VA. DO YOU KNOW HIM? I desire to know the whereabouts of Albert Thornton. He has a brother in Petersburg, Va., whose name is William Thornton. He also has a brother in Chicago, whose name is Charles Thornton. Important news awaits him by addressing M. T. 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They should have arrived on the First of September. Being two months late we are overstocked for the season. We are making a SPECIAL OFFER to make them go quick. $1.00 CASH The Balance 50 Cents per week WHILE YOU SLEEP. Come QUICK and get FIRST choice and sleep comfortable. Comforts, Spreads, Lace Curtains, Cloaks, Suits, Shoes, Hats, Bargains every day. We save you money. Goods from factory to you. Why should you go without what you need when our EASY TERMS make it easy for you to get what you need? Special attention to Mail Orders. RICHMOND BARGAIN HOUSE 320 N. First Street. (1st & Marshol) S. W. Robinson GROCERIES. 623 NORTH THIRD STREET Richmond, Virginia Phone, Madison 3038 THE PLANET GOOD FOR FIVE VOTES RACE - COUNTRY - WORLD NEWS THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TIME IS FLEETING-KEEP POSTED --- REVENUE OFFICERS BLUNDER Search the Planet Office and Arrest Editor. No Law Violated by the Accused--The Statute is Plain. Able Counsel Employed=A Trav=esty Upon Justice. VOLUME XXXVII. NUMBER 12 REVENUE OFFICE BLUN Search the Plain and Arrest No Law Violat Accused==The is Plain Able Counsel Emp esty Upon J John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Planet, denied today that he had knowingly violated the federal prohibition law in printing formulas for the making of wines, liquors and beers. He explains his entire connection with the matter in the following note to The News Leader: It is announced that I had been arrested for "offering for sale" pamphlets containing formulas for the manufacture of liquors, wines and beers. A colored man came into my printing office last week and ordered one thousand pamphlets, which proved to be methods, to make home-made cordials, without distillation. It claimed that this was not a violation of the law. I was in Ivanville, Va., last week but before leaving the city gave instructions that the work be not delivered. When I returned Tuesday morning the customer tried to get them again. I was informed that he later upon his return to Newport News, Va., where he lives called up over long distance telephone and directed my clerk to ship the pamphlets to him there. I had my doubts about the matter and directed that the job he held up. This was done and when the revenue officers came to my office I showed them the package, explained to them my action in the matter and showed them the ticket for the job. I did not know the law upon the subject and did not want to take any chances. So far as I know and am informed, not a single copy was sold or offered for sale for the reason that the job was not delivered. I would not permit any to be sent out of the printing office. You can judge then, my surprise when I was later served with summons in this matter. So far as I know and am advised by counsel I have violated no law. The following extract from the portorial columns of the Richmond, Van Times Dipatch of Wednesday, January 28, 1920 will be interesting in formation: ACQUIT COLORED EDITOR. John Mitchell, Jr., Discharged When Arraligned on Charge of Publishing Liquor Formulas. John Mitchell, Jr., colored banker and editor, who was charged with violating the prohibition law through the publication of booklets containing formulas for making wines, liquors and beers was dismissed at a hearing before United States Commissioner Fleganheimer. This emphasizes the gross injustice of the entire proceedings, especially in view of a publication in the Richmond Va., News Leader, January 16, 1920, which read as follows: ARREST NEGRO EDITOR UNDER U. S. DRY LAW. John Mitchell, Jr., Charged With Offering Liquor-Making Recipes. John Mitchell, Jr., colored editor of the Richmond Planet, was arrested today by federal revenue agents on the charge of offering for sale violation of the prohibition law, pamphlets containing formulas for the manufacture of liquors, wines and beers. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Melvin Flogenheimd, and released under $1,000 bond for his appearance at the preliminary hearing which was set for January 27. THE WORK ORDER. On Thursday, January 8th, a colored man, giving his name as William Chatman, and who stated that he was stopping at Millers Hotel and that he lived in Newport News, Vn, placed an order for one thousand pamphlets. These pamphlets turned out to be recipes for evading the prohibition laws, enabling any family to make beverages for their own use. He claimed that this was not a violation of the law. He wanted them delivered the following Saturday. The charge made for the work was $18.00. Editor John Mitchell, Jr. decided to investigate and ascertain for himself whether the printing of the pamphlets would be a violation of the law. THAT TRIP TO DANVILLE Chatman had paid $0.00 on the job. When he came for them Saturday he stated that he wanted only about fifty copies. He would come and get the remainder. The work was not ready and Editor Mitchell was due to leave for Danville, Va., to defend a suit there in the case of the Otis Douglas beneficiary against the Endowment Department of the Grand Lodge, K. of P., of Virginia. He left for Danville Sunday night, but not before he had left orders that the work be not delivered. Chatman tried to get some of the pamphlets without paying any more on the job. CALLED AGAIN When Editor Mitchell returned Tuesday morning after having won the case in Danville, he was told by his clerk that Mr. Chatman had returned ed for the work. It had not been de livered. Mr. Chatman, in the mean time came in and saw Mr. Mitchell. He did not get the pamphlets. The next morning, he called up from Newport News, the clerk answering and directed that the work, the pamphn lets be shipped to a certain address in Newport News, Va. Editor Mitch ell directed that this be not done, un til he could make sure that there was no violation of the law. SEARCHING THE OFFICE. The binding of the same pamphlets had been done at a white bindery in this city. Anyway, on Wednesday afternoon, while Editor Mitchell was at the Mechanics Savings Bank, he received a hurry call to the office. Telephone information was to the effect that the Planet Office was being searched. Editor Mitchell happened to meet his car, driven by R. C. Mitchell at Fourth and Clay streets and he vaulted into it. Reaching the office, a veritable swarm of United States revenue officers were there. THE RIGHT OF WAY. Upstairs, they had Lined up the employees, while Chief Deputy Bailey a tall robust six-footer stood in the front office awaiting the arrival of the proprietor. He handed Editor Mitchell the search-warrant, "You need not have gotten out any search warrant for this office," said the editor. "Go anywhere you like. I shall give you any information you desire. The pamphlets, to which you refer are in the rear room all tied up. I directed that they be not de livered for the reason that I was (Continued On Eighth Page.) Hex Lintment Kills Pain. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1920 The Shrine of Destruction I AM ODINS, THE HATE GOD. I POISON MEN'S SOULS, AND SINK THEM INTO A BURN- ING ABYSS. WORSHIP ME. ABHOR EACHOTHER HA TRED WHITE BROWN BLACK RED YELLOW PRECAUTIONS ARE URGED FOR CHECKING FLU EPIDEMIC. Disease Has Boon Present in State Throughout the Past Year, Subsiding in Spring. Richmond, Va. January 23—Fresh outbreaks of influenza in widely separated parts of the country justify every individual citizen and every community in Virginia in taking every sensible and reasonable precaution against the spread of the disease, Dr. Emion G. Williams, State Commissioner of Health, today declared. The State Board of Health has never ceased its campaign of prevention since the subsidence of the epidemic last spring and continues to reiterate preventive measures. It calls on every person to smother the cough and sneeze as the germs of influenza are transmitted from one to another by means of the drops or spray that have been sneezed or coughed into the air by an affected person as well as by taking in to the mouth something that has been soiled by the spit of the sick person. The Commissioner of Health urges the following program on every individual. TEN RULES FOR SAVING YOUR SELF AND OTHERS. Influenza is conveyed by the fresh secretions of the nose and mouth. 1. Avoid people who are coughing or sneezing. 2. Do not attend crowds or large gatherings indoors or outdoors. 3. Keep three feet from person talking. 4. When you cough or sneeze cover your nose or mouth with a handkerchief, or turn your face downward. 5. Don't use cup or other eating utensils used by others without thor oughly washing and boiling it. 6. Don't put into your mouth fing ers, pencils or other things that do not belong there. 7. Wash your hands before eating. 8. East plenty of simple, nourish ing food. 9. Sleep and work in rooms filled with fresh air, but keep the body warm. 10. If you get influenza, go im- mediately to bed to ward off pneumonia and stay in bed several days after fever subsides to avoid subse quent weakness. An Answer for Wife Seeker Dear Editor--Just saw in your paper where a young man wishes to marry a young girl with good character, that is able to back him in business. I am a girl of 22 years of age and good character. I am willing to back him in business providing he leaves the means for me to back him. I think a man of good character will expect a girl to back him with his own means. From S. E. TILLERY, 52 Richwood Street, West Roxbury, Mass. Rev. Dr. A. S. Thomas, pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church is much improved. Mrs. N. C. Booker has been indisposed and her brother-in-law is confirmed at her home also. Mrs. Callie D. Brown is still in disposed. A colored syndicate has been formed to purchase the Hippodrome Theatre. A white syndicate proposes to erect a colored movie picture theatre on the corner of First and Clay streets, the site of St, Marks P. E. Church. The price to be paid for the church is $22,500.00 Utica N. and I. Gete Legacy Richmond, Va., Deed Sir—Principal Holtzclaw of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute has just announced the reception of a legacy from the estate of the late Henry M. Hervey of West Virginia of a little more than $9,000 Mr. Hervey was a friend of the work of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute for fifteen years and it is gratifying to note the faith he had in the work. This Institution was founded by William H. Holtzclaw and his wife Mary E., both graduates of the Tuskegee Institute. It was started seven teen years ago in the open air for want of buildings in Hinds County Mississippi where at that time there were 13,000 Negroes who could not read and write the English language. It has steadily grown until it now has nearly 600 pupils and is well established on a farm of a thousand seven hundred acres of land with its own railroad station, electric light plant, water works and steam heat, substantial buildings and considerable apparatus for teaching industries. Its property is valued at $150,000. During the sixteen years of its existence it has sent out more than a thousand young people more or less educated through various courses. The legacy already mentioned will be very helpful in the new era which now seems to be dawning upon the Institution Very truly, M. R. WONG, Secretary. DOCTORS CAN GET WHISKY. Federal Dry Department Authorizes Prescriptions. Physicians, Without Giving Bond May Get Ether Alcohol or Whisky to Be Used for Medicine. Any duly licensed practitioner of medicine may obtain a permit with out giving bond for the purchase of in excess of two quarts of alcohol during the period of one year by filing, application and executing a sworn statement that the alcohol will be used in his practice A. J. Donohue, Federal prohibition director for Virginia announced yesterday. Physicians may obtain not more than six quarters of whisky during any calendar year by making a separate application. The liquor may be administered to patients only in quantities necessary to afford relief at the time of administering and the total amount of spirituous liquor administered to any one patient during any period of ten days may not exceed one pint and where such a patient is also procuring spirituous liquor through a retain pharmaceut the aggregate amount so procured by him and administered by a physician or physician may not exceed such a quantity. All prescriptions for intoxicating liquor must be made upon special forms and must contain all the data caused for by this form, except when the physician holding a permit to prescribe liquor is not in possession of such forms, and decay in procuring the same might result in loss of life. In such a case he may prescribe in toxicating liquor providing the necessary data as given. Blank prescription forms can be procured from the Federal prohibition director by any Physician holding a permit to prescribe intoxicating liquor free of cost. Every physician prescribing intoxicating liquor is required to keep a record on a special form to be procured by him from the director. Physicians must keep a record alphabetically arranged of every prescrip tion for intoxicating liquor issued by him showing the date of the prescription amount and kind of liquor prescribed the name of the patient to whom it is issued, purpose of ailment for which it is prescribed and the directions for use thereof, including the amount and frequency of the dose. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE 1919 SPINGARN MEDAL. The Committee of Award of the Spingarn Medal which every year is awarded to the man or woman of African descent and of American citizenship who shall have made the highest achievement during the preceding year in any field of elevated or honorable human endeavor, and an honours through its Chairman, Blahp John Hurst of Baltimore, that it invites recommendations for the award of the Spingarn Medal for 1919. These recommendations, the Committee requests should contain a statement as to the qualifications of the person nominated for the medal with a specific account of the achievement or achievements which in the opinion of the person who nominated him would entitle the nominee to the award. The Medal is the gift of Mr. J. E. Spingarn for several years Chairman and now Treasurer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Committee of Award is as follows: Bishop John Hurst, Chairman; Hon. William Howard Taft, Mr. John Hope, Dr. James H. Dillard and Mr Oswald Garrison Villard. Recommendations are to be sent by February 10 to Bishop John Hurst, Chairman of the Committee of Award of the Spingarn Medal, Room 621, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Position Wanted. Young married man desires a clerical position. Has knowledge of short hand. Address. Care of the Planet. A Wife Wanted. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 21.—To the Editor of the Planet—Having for a long time been a reader of your paper and desiring a wife, I would like to have you insert this ad. Young man, 35 years old steady nails, holding a good position, wishes to make acquaintance of young lady, who wants a good husband and to live in Chicago. THOMAS JONES, 5829 Grove Avenue. Chicago, Illinois. V. N. I. I. FOOTBALL. SQUAD HOLDS BANQUET. Awards For Fourteen Members of Squad Letters and Swaters. Petersburg, Va., January 24th.—The V. N. I. L. foot ball squad was tendered a banquet here yesterday by the school in appreciation of the splendid showing the team made last year on the gridiron. Much credit is due Coach Smith and assistant Puryear in the manner they coached the team, as with only four regulars reporting when the call was issued for the candidates to report for practice they were able to "whip" practically a green team in shape which defeated Shaw University, 9 to 0; Va. Sem., 12 to 0; St. Paul 20 to 0; tied Hamilton 13 to 13 and only lost one game which was to W. Va. Institute 21 to 0. The members of the squad were allowed to be accompanied by the "tairer sex" which added much to the occasion. The Sophomores who won the silver trophy in the inter class schedule were also present. The men who won the sweaters and letters (V. N. S.) are R. M. Tyler, P. L. Pondexter, Wm. Spratley, L. M. Blue, J. F. Nichols, (Capt. elect.) C. H. Ferebee, W. T. Coates, A. P. Lee, W. B. Thrift, J. R. Ferrell, E. C. Melton, W. H. Harrison, W. P. Young and A. C. Jackson. The last three men shall be lost to the squad by graduation. Following is the arrangement of the menu. Oyster patties, pickles, song by Quartette, "How we did it," E. C. Melton; creamed chicken, French fried potatoes, french peas, rolls; "Carry on" J. F. Nichols;waldorf salad; Talk, Miss J. M. Prazier; Snow balls, cake; song by Quartette; coffee and mints; "The Basis of Our Future Success" Coach Gideon E. Smith. After the squad and invited friends were served Prof. W. A. Rogers, Chair man of the Athletic Committee and announced the following schedule: October 9th, Open Date; Oct. 16th St. Paul at St. Paul (pending) Oct. 23rd, Howard at Petersburg; Oct. 30th, Hampton at Petersburg; Nov. 6th Shaw at Raleigh; Nov. 13th Union at Richmond; Nov. 20th W. Va at Charleston; Nov. 25th (Thanksgiving) Va. Sem. at Petersburg (pending.) Sign: A. C. JACKSON THE Y, M. C. A. NOTES Last Friday night the Y. M. C. A. made it warm for a bunch of men who needed fire. The storm was great last Saturday and the class for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson was good. Every boy and man of the Y. M. C. A. was in his place last Sunday. 9:30 A. M. the workers were in their meeting at the Y. M. C. A. The work in the city jail, city home and the penitentiary 10 A. M. was a blessing to all. 3:30 P. M. The closing of the great evangelistic meeting at the First Baptist Church. It showed that a great work had been done for Richmond during the month. The men were out in large numbers. Dr. R. V. Peyton spoke with much power. Subject: The Pale Horse. Five men were won for Christ. The Sabbath Glee Club was a great factor. This meeting for service. Everybody was happy. Come to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today 5 P. M. at the building. The boy's meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Building 4 P. M. was an overflow The President, Master Robert Daniel gave the boys a very timely address. Subject Truth, Glad to see the strangers. Be on time 5 P. M. at the building today for the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. Meeting for the workers 9:30 A. M. at the building. Mothers send your boys to the special meeting for boys 4 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. Back to the Y. M. C. A. Building men 5:30 P. M. Third and Leigh Streets. A special address to the men by Laymon Carey Wheaton. Subject: What Is Christianity? Mr Harrison Deane will sing. Bring the other man. Do not forget that the Y. M. C. A. needs much prayer now. Pray for the Y. M. C. A. Hex Liniment Stops Toothache. 晋 FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. By J. Williams Clifford Special Representative Colored Soldiers and Sailors Bureau of War Risk Insurance. Every service man la perhaps familiar with the phrase which frequently forms the beginning of an Army citation. Some have perchance recently acknowledged of distinguished service, others have only heard or read of them. At this time, Uncle Sam is awarding a citation to every form or service man who unselfishly and ardently offered his life for the protection of this country and in behalf of her principles. "For Meritorious Service," the citation reads, I award each ex-service man of the fighting forces of the United States, the privilege of being insured with me against total and permanent disability of death. I went into the insurance busness to offer protection to you in return for your protection to me, and I have remained in the insurance busness only to fulfill my everlasting obligation to you and your dependents." Men, is this citation worth claiming as yours? Uncle Sam offers and urges but does not hostow unless requested. Are you disposed to be of the group so well characterized in the oft-told story of the man who made a bet that people would not accept an offer which seemed too good to be true? You recall, he stood on London Bridge and offered gold pieces worth five dollars for a penny a piece. People paused, listened and passed on. Not one seized the opportunity to secure something for practically nothing. Uncle Sam today, in respect to his insurance policies, is in a position similar to that of the man on London Bridge. He is offering you for an insignificant cost the cheapest yet most valuable insurance protection in existence and he charges you less than it costs him solely in recognition of your services and sacrifices. Men, the proposition is rewarding valiant service rendered. Uncle Sam is allowing his war veterans to continue their Government insurance. This insurance is offered at less than it costs the Government to run the business. All deficiencies are not out of the funds in the Treasury of the United States. Nearly $40,000,000,000 worth of War Risk Insurance was carried by the 4,539,048 service men during the war. This is a greater amount than the combined insurance written by all insurance companies in this com try. Approximately $2,500,000,000 worth of this insurance was carried by the 402,387 colored service men who answered the Nation's call to arms. Thousands of colored soldiers who little dreamed of being protected by insurance before the war, proudly made application for $10,000 of War Risk Insurance. That same protection is as necessary in time of peace, as it was in time of war. Life is always uncertain, and we should always be prepared to protect our dependents as best as we can. Regretable as it may seem a large per cent of our colored soldiers and sailors who again are in civilian life are allowing their War Risk Insurance policies to lapse. Since practically all of their beneficiaries are with in the colored race, think what it will mean to our economic development if a considerable amount of this insurance is saved. Government Insurance should be especially attractive to colored soldiers and sailors. It is a known fact, that ordinarily life insurance companies contend that the mortality rate among Negroes is higher than among white people and for this reason, many refuse to insure colored persons, and those who do insure us charge higher rates than they do for whites. This fact should encourage former service men to hold on to their Government Insurance. When we speak of the advantages of Government Insurance we are not criticising the private companies, as specially those of the race. They are offering the best policies they can, under the law, at as reasonable rates as possible. Here are some facts concerning Government Insurance which every former service man should know and consider: By virtue of a recent ruling made by Secretary Glass of the U. S. Treasury, lapsed policies may be reinstalled without paying back premiums for the first month in which the policy lapsed and for the month in which application is made for reinstalment. If the policy holder is unable to keep the full amount of the War Risk Insurance he carried while in the service, he may reinstate any part of it from $1,000 up to $10,000 in multiples of $500. Reductions may be made in multiples of $500 to any amount, but not less than $1,000. The ordinary "term" insurance, that was carried by our service men during the war, may be carried at the same rate five years after the signing of Peace. At any time before the expiration of five years, this war term insurance may be converted in to one of the following: 1. Ordinary Life son of policies. This is a important thing, because many of the ex- cee in a could not pass a risk pro- fect examination today. Government Insurance Policies can a liberal disability clause. Who he injured becomes terminally and can usually disabled, either by acide- by natural illness, he does not have to pay any more premiums or more premiums, and the Governance pays the full monthly sum ca- led for by his policy every month, natter how long he may live. Far- more, one insured by the Govern- ment may engage in any occupatio- no matter how hazardous or may travel any where without affecting his insurance providing he continues the payment of his premiums. Government Insurance is non-taxable and non assignable. It is protected from the claims of creditors. Moreover, neither the insured nor the beneficiary can ever pawn a Government Insurance policy and thereby lose the fruits of honest and noble sacrifice. The Government has incorporated into every insurance policy issued, guaranteed values which are the full reserves without any deductions the same to take effect after the policy has been in force one year. Cash surrender values and cash loan values which have been provided to gether with other usual features contained in the policies issued by life insurance Co's, help to make these Government policies of the highest value to the insured. Another feature of Government life insurance is the provision for monthly installments to the beneficiaries, instead of the payment in a lump sum. This has been criticised by those who have not given it the prop or consideration but it is really one of the most important advantages of Government Insurance. Statistics show that of the proceeds of all in surnance policies, more than 65 per cent is lost within six years after payment. Income insurance undoubtely is the best kind for the beneficiaries of our Colored service men, who, for the most part, are unacuse to handling large sums of money. Many would lose the money altogether by spending it foolishly, by unwise investments, or in other ways. However, this feature will in all probability, be changed very soon in order to give the insured a chance to choose between the lump sum and the installment plan of payment. The opportunity which is now offered service men to continue their Government insurance is one that no soldier can afford to overlook. It is a rare opportunity and any good insurance man will admit it. Should you meet an insurance agent who speaks discouragingly concerning Government insurance, you may be sure that he is either uninformed, or has a personal selfish interest which he is hoping to serve. There are more than 50,000 insurance agents enrolled as boosters of Uncle Saw's Insurance. It is indeed interesting to note the number of inquiries that are pouring into this office from women and children of the race who have been reached by our campaign of contact and who have some relative or loved one whose Government insurance policy they are anxious to save. In the far Southland whence a very considerable number of our coated troops came, we know of a family that gave their bread-carners to Uncle Sam, all of whom went out up on that journey from which no mortal returns and are now closed in behind those gates from which no mortal ever escapes. Two of those three sons died in battle; they each carried $10,000 of Government Insurance which now pays their benefits arises $115.00 every month. The third son returned from war unscared and healthy. He returned to civil life and allowed his Government insurance to lapse and, in all probability, would have lost his claim to this valuable protection had it not been for the women folk of the family who learned, by reading the papers that Uncle Sam was allowing his servie men to reclaim their Gov. Insurance policies. Immediately the mother and sisters began to urge the returned soldier of the family to have his war policy reinstated. The young man had only been reinstated two months when he was thrown from a horse and killed. Sad as it may be that all three erstwhile bread earn ers of this family are gone, under present conditions their dependents are receiving $172.50 each month by virtue of the Government insurance that they rudely carried. This is a concrete illustration of the material advantage that Government insurance offers. Let this be come a lesson to all wives, sweethearts and other loved ones of our ex-servicie vice men. Get busy at once and urge Him to save his Government Insurance. Fically it is hoped that in years to come, the War Risk Policy will be a safeguard to the home of every colored war veteran in America, just as it was a means of sustaining the civic fabric and morate of our colored citizens while their representatives helped safeguard the honor and the integrity of the Nation, and just as it is a safe guard to the home of the family spoken of above, which would otherwise be in destitute circumstances. The Bureau of War Risk Insurance is offering this valuable protection to the American Jew; it is offering this valuable protection to the American Indian; it is offering it to us; American Negro; it is offering this valuable protection to any and all other American golds and sailors who served Old Glory in the recent war, regardless of whether they may have THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGINIA some battered and scarred in the violent conflict that history re- lated. God torbid that the Ameri- can cause to take advantage of great ones after. charged Co. of soldiers and sa- their beneficiaries and friends respected to write to Lieut. J. W. Wood, Bureau of War Risk Insa- tment, Washington, D. C. Such con- tributions will receive prompt attenu- CONOMY IS WATCHWORD SAY LEADER MONDELI. Subject System Will Mean Nothin Unless All Supply Bills are Cut Billion or More. Washington, January.—Appeal for the strictest economy in public exposures in order to carry the count through the period of reconstructive demand of Congress by Repressive Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming majority leader in the House. I says: There has been and is a very general and widespread public demand for the adoption by Congress of a budget system. Responding to that demand the House has passed a comprehensive bill providing for such a system, and we anticipate the adoption of a budget system by the Congress at a reasonably early date. But we do not have to wait for the adoption of a budget system to practice the economics which such a system is intended to promote. We have now be fore us the facts and factors of a budget. It is true it has not been presented in a budgetary form, but it is here nevertheless. It is represented by three enormous and rather appalling figures, nine billions of estimated obligations and expenditures, six billion of estimated 'come', three billion of estimated expenditures in excess of income—3 billions of estimated deficit at the end of the fiscal year. What are we going to do about it? Cut the estimates—trim them; top them off; reduce them by a billion or a billion and a quarter. Yes; this we must do; but what profit shall it be if we do this and then proceed to meet every demand for new projects and enterprises; for extensions and enlargements of federal activities; for the continuation of unnecessary activities now being carried on; for increase in salary, pay, and compensation to those in the military and civil establishment of the Government. Let us not forget that in the nine billion and more of estimated obligations and expenditures for the next fiscal year not a penny was estimated for increased compensation for the employees in the civil establishments of the Government above what they are now receiving. Let us remember that in the enormous estimate of more than a billion dollars for the Military Establishment more than the total cost of the Government at the outbreak of the World War, not a penny is estimated for increased pay to the officers and men of the military establishment, not a penny is estimated for any kind of general military training, and that in the naval estimates not a dollar is provided for increased pay or allowance for men or officers. We cannot afford to forget that the sum of these estimates, stupendous as they are, contain no provision for a variety of purposes and enterprises, more or less meritorious which are being urged and pressed upon the attention of Congress. And having kept all of these things in mind, let me appeal to those who voted for the budget to live up to their budget record, to prove true to the principles that they approved in their vote for the budget. A budget system carries no compulsion to vote the full sum of the estimates, but any budget system worth white is either persuasive or prohibitory against great increases and appropriations in excess of, beyond and outside of the estimates and if Congress is ever to operate under the restraints of a budget system this is the time to begin. I shall enter into no controversy with those who insist that proposals of increased expenditures which they advocate have merit; they must prove that they are imperative. I shall not quarrel with gentlemen who insist that certain river and harbor improvements are wise, useful and of a character that will eventually be essential if we are to care for growing and expanding commerce. The conclusive answer is that unless the matter is absolutely imperative it can not be undertaken, because we have not the funds." If there is no Planet Agent in your neighborhood, write us about putting one there for you. VIRGINIA: In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond, January 13th, 1920. ALICE G. CARTER,.....Plaintiff vs. SAMUEL CARTER,.....Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony from the defendant on the grounds of desertion for more than three years prior to the institution of this suit. And avidavit having been made and filed that the defend ant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, the said Samuel Carter is ordered to appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy Teste: W. E. DU VAL, Clerk. By H. G. DUVAL, D. C. C. MIMMS, p. q. 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We have also some valuable Broad Street Property.—Prices Given Upon Application. As we have plenty of money on deposit at this time, we are in a position to give exceptionally good terms to those desiring to purchase any of this property. Address MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK RICHMOND. VIRGINIA JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Call at the N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets or see the President at 311 N. Fourth Street. CLAY STREET One 8 Room Brick House, N. Bath, between 2nd and 3rd One Frame Dwelling between 9 Rooms, Porcelain Bath. One 8 Room Brick Dwelling, between St. James and 1st One 9 Room Brick, between 1st One 10 Room Brick Dwelling on Leigh Street . . . Two 6 Room Houses, Frame, Baker Street; each . . . Two 6 Room House., Frame, Baker Street, each . . . One 3 Room Frame House on N. 26th One Frame Dwelling on N. 26th One 10 Room Brick on N. 5th One Small Frame House on F. 1 One 6 Room Frame Dwelling One Brick Store on Meadow St. Living Rooms Over Store in Corner Property . . . 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Those using The Excelsior System are sure of success. WRITE TODAY to THE EXCELSIOR MANUFACTURING CO. 265 South Bland Street Bluefield, West Virginia THE LEGEND OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN By J. Williams Clifford Special Representative Colored Soldiers and Sailors Bureau of War Risk Insurance. --- Every service man is perhaps familiar with the phrase which frequently forms the beginning of an Army citation. Some have perchance receiv ed acknowledgments of distinguished service, others have only heard or read of them. At this time, Uncle Sam is awarding a citation to every former service man who unselfishly and ardently offered his life for the pro protection of this country and in behalf of her principles. "For Meritorious Service," the citation reads, I award each ex-service man of the fighting forces of the United States, the privilege of being insured with me against total and permanent disability of death. I went into the insurance business to offer protection to you in return for your protection to me, and I have remained in the insurance business only to fulfill my everlasting obligation to you and your dependents." Men, is this citation worth claiming as yours? Uncle Sam offers and urges but does not hostow unless requested. Are you disowned to be of the group so well characterized in the oft-told story of the man who made a bet that people would not accept an offer which seemed too good to be true? You recall, he stood on London Bridge and offered gold pieces worth five dollars for a penny a piece. People paused, listened and passed on. Not one asked the opportunity to secure something for practically nothing. Uncle Sam today, in respect to his insurance policies, is in a position similar to that of the man on London Bridge. He is offering you for an insignificant cost the cheapest yet most valuable insurance protection in existence and he charges you less than it costs him solely in recognition of your services and sacrifices. Men the proposition is rewarding valiant service rendered. Uncle Sam is allowing his war veterans to continue their Government insurance. This insurance is offered at less than it costs the Government to run the business. All deficiencies are not out of the funds in the Treasury of the United States. Nearly $10,000,000,000 worth of War Risk Insurance was carried by the 4,539,048 service men during the war. This is a greater amount than the combined insurance written by all insurance companies in this country. Approximately $2,500,000,000 worth of this insurance was carried by the 402,387 colored service men who answered the Nation's call to arms. Thousands of colored soldiers who little dreamed of being protected by insurance before the war, proudly made application for $10,000 of War Risk Insurance. That same protection is as necessary in time of peace, as it was in time of war. Life is always uncertain, and we should always be prepared to protect our dependents as best as we can. Regretable as it may seem a large per cent of our colored soldiers and sailors who again are in civilian life are allowing their War Risk Insurance policies to lapse. Since practically all of their beneficiaries are with in the colored race, think what it will mean to our economic development if a considerable amount of this insurance is saved. Government insurance should be especially attractive to colored soldiers and sailors. It is a known fact, that ordinarily life insurance companies contend that the mortality rate among Negroes is higher than among white people and for this reason, many refuse to insure colored persons, and those who do insure us charge higher rat es than they do for whites. This fact should encourage former service men to hold en to their Government Insur ance. When we speak of the advantages of Government Insurance we are not criticising the private companies, especially those of the race. They are offering the best policies they can, under the law, at as reasonable rates as possible. Here are some facts concerning Government Insurance which every former service man should know and consider: By virtue of a recent ruling made by Secretary Glass of the U. S. Treasury, lapsed policies may be reinstalled without paying back premiums for the first month in which the policy lapsed and for the month in which application is made for reinstatement. If the policy holder is unable to keep the full amount of the War Risk Insurance he carried while in the service, he may reinstate any part of it from $1,000 up to $10,000 in multiples of $500. Reductions may be made in multiples of $500 to any amount, but not less than $1,000. The ordinary "term" insurance, that was carried by our service men during the war, may be carried at the same rate five years after the starring of Peace. At any time before the expiration of five years, this war term insurance may be converted in to one of the following: The current price is $10.00 to $12.00 cheaper a year each $1.000 worth of insurance whereby by private and no physical or medical sion of policies. This is an important thing because many of the ex- pose men could not pass a diktat in continuation today. Government Insurance Policy has on a federal disability clause. Who is injured becomes temporary and completely disqualified, either by avoid a natural illness because it be have to pay any more warranties one premium, and the Governmen- s has him the full monthly sum ceil- d for he his policy every month, n natter how he may pay Farm monee, one insured by the Govem- ment may engage in any occupation no matter how hazardous or may travel any where without affecting his insurance providing he continues the payment of his premiums. Government Insurance is non-taxable and non-assistance. It is protected from the claims of creditors. Moreover, neither the insured nor the beneficiary can ever pawn a Government Insurance policy and thereby lose the fruits of honest and noble sacrifice. The Government has been portated into every insurance policy issued, guaranteed values which are the full reserves without any deductions the same to take effect after the policy has been in force one year. Cash surrender values and cash loan values which have been provided to gather with other usual features contained in the policies issued by life insurance Co.'s help to make these Government policies of the highest valu to the insured. Another feature of Government life insurance is the provision for monthly installments, to the beneficiaries, instead of the payment in a lump sum. This has been criticised by those who have not given it the prop or consideration but it is really one of the most important advantages of Government Insurance. Statistics show that of the proceeds of all in insurance policies, more than 65 per cent is lost within six years after payment. Income insurance undoubtely is the best part for the beneficiaries of our Colored service men, who, for the most part, are unacus toned to handling large sums of money. Many would love the money altogether by spreading it foolishly, by unwise investments, or in other ways. However, this feature will in all probability, be changed very soon in order to give the insured a chance to choose between the lump sum and the installment plan of payment. The opportunity which is now offered service men to continue their Government insurance is one that no soldier can afford to overlook. It is a rare opportunity and any good insurance man will admit it. Should you meet an insurance agent who speaks discouragingly concerning Government Insurance, you may be sure that he is either uninformed, or has a personal selfish interest which he is hoping to serve. There are more than 50,000 insurance agents enrolled as boosters of Uncle Saw's Insurance. It is indeed interesting to note the number of inquiries that are pouring into this office from women and children of the race who have been reached by our campaign of contact and who have some relative or loved one whose Government insurance policy they are anxious to save. In the far Southland whence a very considerable number of our coloured troops came, we know of a family that gave their bread-corners to Uncle Sam, all of whom went out up on that journey from which no mortal returns and are now closed in behind those gates from which no mortal ever escapes. Two of those three sons died in battle; they each carried $10,000 of Government Insurance which now pays their beneficieries $115.00 every month. The third son returned from war unscarred and healthy. He returned to civil life and allowed his Government Insurance to lapse and, in all probability, would have lost his claim to this valuable protection had it not been for the venerd folk of the family who learned, by reading the pages that Uncle Sam was allowing his service men to reclaim their Gov. Insurance policies. Immediately, the mother and sisters began to urge the returned soldier of the family to have his war policy reinstated. The young man had only been reinstated two months when he was thrown from a horse and killed. Sad as it may be that all three crashed while bread earners of this family are gone, under present conditions their dependents are receiving $172.50 each month by virtue of the Government insurance that they rudently carried. This is a concrete illustration of the material advantage that Government insurance offers. Let this be a lesson to all wives, sweethearts and other loved ones of our ex-servic vice men. Get busy at once and urge Him to save his Government Insurance. Fixally it is hoped that in years to come, the War Risk Policy will be a safeguard to the home of every colored war veteran in America, just as it was a means of sustaining the civic fabric and morate of our colored citizens while their representatives helped safeguard the honor and the integrity of the Nation, and just as it is a safe guard to the home of the family spoken of above, which would otherwise be in destitute circumstances. The Bureau of War Risk Insurance is offering this valuable protection to the American Jew; it is offering this valuable protection to the American Indian; it is offering it to the American Negro; it is offering this valuable protection to any and all other American soldiers and sailors who served Old Glory in the recent war, regardless of whether they may have THE RICHMONT CLANNE RICHMONT VIDEO some battered and scarred in 'n the violent conflict that history rallied. God lobbied that the America's people to take advantage of these oeons after. I led C. O. oel soldiers and sai their beneficies and frend esteemed to write to Lieut. J. W. Waltz, Bureau of War Risk Inspections, Washington, D. C. Such institutions will receive prompt attention. UNOMY IS WATCHWORD SAY LEADER MONDELL. Elect System Will Mean Nothin Unless All Supply Bills are Cut Billion or More Washington, January—Appeal for a strictist economy in public exposures, in order to carry the countrough the period of reconstruction demanded of Congress by Representative Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming majority leader in the House. It says: There has been and is a very general and widespread public demand for the adoption by Congress of a budget system. Responding to that demand the House has passed a comprehensive bill providing for such a system, and we anticipate the adoption of a budget system by the Congress at a reasonably early date. But we do not have to wait for the adoption of a budget system to practice the economics which such a system is intended to promote. We have now be fore us the facts and factors of a budget. It is true it has not been present in a budgetary form, but it is here nevertheless. It is represented by three enormous and rather appalling figures, nine billions of estimated obligations and expenditures, six billions of estimated income, three billions of estimated expenditures in excess of income-3 billions of estimated deficit at the end of the fiscal year. What are we going to do about it? Cut the estimates -trim them; top them off; reduce them by a billion on a billion or a quarter. Yes; this we must do; but what profit shall it be if we do this and then proceed to meet every demand for new projects and enterprises; for extensions and enlargements of federal activities; for the continuation of unnecessary activities now being carried on; for increase in salary pay, and compensation to those in the military and civil establishment of the Government. Let us not forget that in the nine billion and more of estimated obligations and expenditures for the next fiscal year not a penny was estimated for increased compensation for the employees in the civil establishments of the Government above what they are now receiving. Let us remember that in the enormous estimate of more than a billion dollars for the Military Establishment more than the total cost of the Government at the outbreak of the World War, not a penny is estimated for increased pay to the officers and men of the military establishment, not a penny is estimated for any kind of general military training, and that in the naval estimates not a dollar is provided for increased pay or allowance for men or officers. We cannot afford to forget that the sum of these estimates, stipendous as they are, contain no provision for a variety of purposes and enterprises, more or less meritorious which are being urged and pressed upon the attention of Congress. And having kept all of these things in mind, let me appeal to those who voted for the budget to live up to their budget record, to prove true to the principles that they approved in their vote for the budget. A budget system carries no compulsion to vote the full sum of the estimates, but any budget system worth while is either persuasive or prohibitory against great increases and appropriations in excess of, beyond and outside of the estimates and if Congress is ever to operate under the restraints of a budget system this is the time to begin. I shall enter into no controversy with those who insist that proposals of increased expenditures, which they advocate have merit; they must prove that they are imperative. I shall not quarrel with gentlemen who insist that certain river and harbor improvements are wise, useful and of a character that will eventually be essential if we are to care for growing and expanding commerce. The conclusive answer is that unless the matter is absolutely imperative it can not be undertaken, because we have not the funds." ```markdown ``` If there is no Planet Agent in your neighborhood, write us about putting one there for you. ```markdown ``` VIRGINIA: In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond, January 13th, 1920. ALICE G. CARTER, ..... Plaintiff The object of this suit is to obtain an absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony from the defendant on the grounds of desertion for more than three years prior to the institution of this suit. And affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, the said Samuel Carter is ordered to appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy Teste: W. E. DU VAL, Clerk. By H. G. DUVAL, D. C. C. MIMMS, p. q. VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY FOR SALE ON LONG TIME PAYMENTS: CLAY STREET— One 8 Room Brick House, Modern, with Porcelain Bath, between 2nd and 3rd Streets.....$6,000 One Frame Dwelling between 1st and 2nd Streets 9 Rooms, Porcelain Bath.....$5,250 One 8 Room Brick Dwelling, Modern Improvements between St. James and 1st Streets.....$6,000 One 9 Room Br'ck, between St. James and 1st Sts.....$6,250 Baker Street, each..... $2,750 One 3 Room Frame House on Bates Street..... $ 900 One Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St..... $1,100 One Frame Dwelling on N. 26th St..... $1,500 One 10 Room Brick on N. 5th St., beyond Duval St. $5,500 One Small Frame House on Fairfield St..... $ 950 One 6 Room Frame Dwelling on Beverly St..... $2,800 One Brick Store on Meadow St., Porcelain Bath with Living Rooms Over Store in Excellent Condition; Corner Property..... $5,500 Lots in West End, near New City Park, $500 and Upwards. We have also some valuable Broad Street Property.—Prices Given Upon Application. As we have plenty of money on deposit at this time, we are in a position to give exceptionally good terms to those desiring to purchase any of this property. Address MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK RICHMONE. VIRGINIA JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President Call at the N. W. Corner of Third and Clay Streets or see the President at 311 N. Fourth Street. DO YOU KNOW THEM? I would like to know the whereabouts of Miss Maggie Wonack, now Mrs. Maggie Harris, also Miss Laura Wonack, now Mrs. Laura Giles. When last heard from they were living at Wisskecken, Pa., around Philadelphia, Pa., Address Mrs. Anna Graves, Care of 526 Spring street, De la Vie, Va. --- VIRGINIA — In Hustings Court Part II City of Richmond. JOHN DABNEY,.....Plaintiff. Vs. RUBIE K. 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Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES June Year ..... $1.00 His Month ..... 1.10 Troy Month ..... .60 George Subscriptions ..... 2.50 SATURDAY...JANUARY 31, 1920 COLL. ANDERSON EMPHATIC Col. Henry W. Anderson, who recently returned from Europe has been saying some very plain things since his return and has given voice to truths that will appeal to the average citizen as not only entitled to respect and observation, but to practice. He is quoted as follows: There is no other country in the world where there is as little business Liberty as there is in America. We are rapidly turning from industrial freedom to the governmental control of commercial activities which threw Europe into chaos. Then follows these remarks: That is what Colonel Henry W. Anderson, former head of the Red Cross mission to the Balkan States, told the members of the General Assembly yesterday in a speech in the hall of the House of Delegates shortly after noon, when both branches of the Legislature had adjourned for the day. Colonel Anderson was in Europe two and one half years. And again: Unless the business men of the country wake up and take a more active interest in government, there will be an economic crisis and a political breakdown, said Colonel Anderson. Through Interstate Commerce Commission regulation of all railroad traffic, the activities of the Federal Trade Bureau and other activities of the national government, we are rapidly nationalizing our indus trial interests." "If the government is going to run all business then the business man should run the government," Colonel Anderson declared vigorously. And when I say business men, I mean everybody, because we are all interested in industry. And still again: In the presence of the men who have assembled to make laws for the State, Colonel Anderson stated emphatically: "We do not need so many laws. We have so many now that every man is a criminal every day because he unconsciously breaks the statutes. What we need is fewer laws and more liberty, more freedom and less talk." When Colonel Anderson declared that we had too many laws now, so many that the lawyers themselves and the members of the General Assembly did not know what they were there was a long round of applause. The speaker said that a law should be needed before it was passed and not enacted just because it would do no harm. Colonel Anderson sketched the economic conditions in Europe, especially in Germany and the Balkan States. He said that German industry would be wrecked because of the prohibitions on importations from other countries. If the peace treaty was ratified the United States would have to feed Austria for the next twenty years, he said. These remarks constitute the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. From one extreme in favor of corporations and business interests this country is rushing to the other extreme, where lies industrial chaos. This industrial unrest, this tidal wave in favor of all kinds of theoretical ideas and propagandas will last only for a little while. When they are tried out only the fundamental principles, shining through the mists of ages will obtain and those disciples of both God and the prophets, the saints and the philosophers of other days. Right principles will eventually triumph for wrong ideas can flourish only for a little while. MR. BRYAN AND THE CHAIRMAN Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the brilliant Nebraska leader now occupies the centre of the stage in Democratic politics and there can no longer be any doubt, but what he proposes to dominate the next Democratic National Convention. He has loyally supported President Woodrow Wilson up to the point at which he believed they had any chance of success. But now, seeing that the adoption of the Wilson programme is a hapless and a hopeless task, he comes out in the open and announces that the time for a compromise is at hand. He wants the treaty ratified either with or without reservations. This attitude as was evidenced by his Jackson Day address is accentuated by his attack upon Hon. Homer S. Cummings, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. In this connection, it must be understood that Mr. Cummings enjoys the absolute confidence of the distinguished occupant of the White House and that the 'wet' candidate, to whom a caustic reference is made halls from President Wilson's own State. President Wilson is accordingly honor bound to support him. Hon. William Jennings Bryan knows this and this is the manner in which he handles the situation. In his address in this city, Wednesday, January 21, 1920, Mr. Bryan is quoted as follows: Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, must renounce his support of Governor Edward L. Edwards of New Jersey in his presidential boon or resign from the national committee was the ultimatum issued by William Jennings Bryan last night in an address at the City Auditorium. Approximately 3,000 persons were present. Bryan was greeted with thunderous applause upon his appearance upon the platform, and numbers of times daring his address. Bryan scored Edwards for his stand on prohibition and flaved Cummings mercilessly for his apparent support of the New Jersey Governor. The Democratic party is too near and dear to me to allow me to let it be buried with the liquor interests," the Nebraskan declared. He continued: If I were to be elected a delegate to the National Democratic Convention and my State instructed me to vote for Mr. Edwards, I would refuse to serve. I won't join with Mr. Edwards in trying to turn the Democrat party over to the liquor interests. If the chairman (Mr. Cummings) hasn't sense enough to know better than to join in a boom for a candidate like that he hasn't sense enough to be on the committee, Mr. Bryan declared. In his address the Nebraskan referred to reports that Mr. Edwards had announced his candidacy for President in Nebraska and Virginia. The mention Nebraska aroused theire of the distinguished Commoner. It almost took his breath away. He said: "I don't know why Mr. Edwards went to Nebraska to announce his candidacy," the speaker said, unless he wanted a hot fight. And if he did he sure came to the right place. If Edwards comes down here I want you to be ready for him, he continued. Mr. Bryan declared that the Equestrian interests were going to take the fight against nation wide prohibition into politics, and try to elect a "wet" President on a "wet" platform. He states he had evidence to this effect. Certainly Mr. Bryan has the opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone." At least he can kill one and cripple the other. Certainly if he kills the Democratic nominee in Convention, when that nominee hails from Mr. Wilson's own State, he can cripple President Wilson by overturning the party machinery in New Jersey. That machinery is loyally operating in favor of the present occupant of the White House and his policies, Mr. Cummings is referred to in the Associated Press dispatches as follows: If Mr. Bryan had read my speech on the occasion referred to he would not have made the comments attributed to him. If he complains because I attended an inaugural dinner to a Democrat Governor of a great State participated in by both Democrats and Republicans his comments are without merit, whether that Governor favored or opposed the adoption of the eighteenth amendment. If I am criticized for participating in a so-called 'Edwards for President' movement that statement Also is without foundation. My position in regard to presidential candidates is one of im partial neutrality. I do not forfeit that position by participating in functions in honor of Democrats who have been mentioned for the presidency." To this the fiery Nebraskan replied at Greenville, S. C., as follows: Chairman Gumming's statement is imminent. His presence at the Edwards dinner is inexhaustible. He knows Edwards promised to make New Jersey as wet as the Atlantic Ocean, and after the election announced he would, if possible, prevent enforcement of the national amendment in New Jersey. His candidacy has been announced and his name has been filed in Nebraska. The reports of the banquet indicate that the inauguration was incidental and that the starting of the presidential boom was the important thing. The dispatches announce that his name is to be filed in Virginia. With three-fourths of the Democratic Senators and two thirds of the Democratic members voting for sub mission and with every Democratic State ratifying the prohibition amendment, and with the liquor traffic outlawed by the conscience of the nation Mr. Cummings ought to know that THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the Edwards candidacy is an insult to the Democratic party. Impartiality is not sufficient. If Mr. Cummings thinks it is his duty to lend his official presence to the starting of such a boom, he had better retire from the management of the party long enough to get acquainted with the sentiments of the party and the country. Our party has enough to do meet live issues now before the people without ticing itself to the corpse of the liquor traffic or degrading itself to the level of a business that became a stench in the nosis of the people. If Mr. Cummings has any sympathy with the Edwards' boom he is not fit to be the head of the Democratic organization and if he is not intelligent enough to recognize the injury he is doing the party by profusing impartiality between the Edwards' boom and legitimate candidates he ought to relieve the organization from embarrassment by resigning. Gov. Edwards determined to get into the fracas too and the following telegraphic report shows that he is "tighting mad" and that he has no favors to ask either of Mr. Bryan or of those, who are supporting him. The report reads: Governor Edward 1. Edwards, of New Jersey issued a statement to night in reply to references made to him by William Jennings Bryan in respect to the launching of the Governor's presidential boom at his inaugural dinner. He termed Mr. Bryan's attack "visions," declaring that those familiar with the Nebraskan's history know that Mr. Bryan has always been for Mr. Bryan. "He never refused to adopt any heresy" the statement said, "that looked as if it could garner votes. He adopted the flat money heresy and was decidedly repudiated by the common sense of the country. He says that no reform ever came out of the East. He overlooked the fact of one magnificent reform that came out of the East, which defeated him and reformed the Democratic party. Governor Edwards added that late by those who have followed Mr. Bryan "know that he adopted a pacifist heresy, which would have handed the women and children of this country over to the barbarism of a Teutonie military autocracy." One of our good friends in Ports-told a story, in which he said: "You can't fool a horse-fly. A white citizen was out on the farm and was constantly annoyed by a biting insect. He struck at, it several times and finally he said to the country lady, 'What kind of bug is that?' The boy looked and immediately replied, Mister, that is a horse-fly. You can't fool him. He never bothers any thing but horses, maules and jack-donkeys." The citizen looked at the boy with contempt, "Do you mean to say that I am a horse, a mule or a —donkey?" The boy looked up and replied, "Mister, you can't fool a horse-fly." The logical conclusion in this matter is that "You can't fool William Jennings Bryan. Hon. Homer S. Cummings is facetly supporting Gov. Edward I. Edwards and he cannot fool Bill Bryan. This fact is emphasized by the comment upon the situation by the New York Sun. That ably edited newspaper quotes from Hon. Homer S. Cummings remarks as follows: Nothing has been more compelling or intensely dramatic in the past few months than the triumphant result in New Jersey. I am supremely confident that the manner in which Governor Edwards will administer his office will get the loyal and abiding support of the people. And again: "I trust that I may not be misunderstood when I say that the democracy of America is exceedingly interested in Governor Edwards and his policies." Were not these diplomatic remarks a quasi endorsation of Hon. Edward L. Edwards and his policies? Is not President Woodrow Wilson pledged to support the nominee of the Democratic Party in New Jersey, be he "wet or dry" suffragette or anti-sufragette? The New York Sun concludes as follows: So Cummings, who might have dodged the dinner or pleaded with the diners to forget the rare old ales of Hudson county and live an ideal life is condemned by Bryan for saying nice but imperfectly guarded things about the Democratic Governor of a doubtful State. On the subject of Edwards himself Bryan is even more emphatic: "If Nebraska instructs for Edwards I'll never be a delegate to the national convention. A lot of Democratic candidates will therefore hope that Nebraska instructs for Edwards. But to make the situation all the more exasperating the following telegraphic report explains itself: Governor Edward 1. Edwards of New Jersey and Governor Alfred B. Smith, of New York have been invited to speak at a testimonial dinner to be given Homer S. Cummings chairman of the Democratic national committee under the aupices of the National Democratic Club on Thurs day evening, February 5. An announcement stated that the occasion would be "memorable from the politi cal significance of the utterance of those who will deliver addresses." The full list of speakers will be anounced later. The committee in charge of the dinner consists of more than 200 persons and includes prominent men and women Democrats from all parts of the country. It might have been added that the committee in charge of the affair did not send an invitation to Hon. William Jennings Bryan of Lincoln, Nebraska. Instead of going in the direction of New York, he is getting away from that city as fast as possible. It looks to us as though a Roosevelt bolt is about to take place within the Democratic National Convention, unless Mr. Bryan and his friends win control of that great organization. Homer S. Cummings is evidently slated by the Administration as chairman of the new Democratic Nat. Com, and Gov. Edward L. Edwards of New Jersey will go to San Francisco, California with the approval if not the official endorsement of the distinguished occupant of the White House. We doubt not but what the popular New Jersey Governor will stand with both feet upon the Wilson platform, and the question will naturally arise as to whether or not President Wilson will stand with both feet upon the Edward's platform. States's Rights are the issues and States rights form the foundation platform of the Democratic Party. Before, it was ushered forward in defense of slavery; now it comes to the front in defense of whiskey. 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JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Intered at the Post Office at Richmond, Virginia, as second-class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Year ..... $7.00 Mr. McIntosh ..... 1.10 T. K. K. ..... .69 Tongue Subscriptions ..... 1.50 SATURDAY... JANUARY 31, 1920 COL. ANDERSON EMPHATIC. Col. Henry W. Anderson, who recently returned from Europe has been saying some very plain things since his return and has given voice to truths that will appeal to the average citizen as not only entitled to respect and observation, but to practice. He is quoted as follows: There is no other country in the world where there is as little business liberty as there is in America. We are rapidly turning from industrial freedom to the governmental control of commercial activities which threw Europe into chaos. Then follows these remarks: That is what Colonel Henry W. Anderson, former head of the Red Cross mission to the Balkan States, told the members of the General Assembly yesterday in a speech in the hall of the House of Delegates shortly after noon, when both branches of the Legislature had adjourned for the day. Colonel Anderson was in Europe two and one half years. And again: Unless the business men of the country wake up and take a more active interest in government, there will be an economic crisis and a political breakdown, said Colonel Anderson. Through Interstate Commerce Commission regulation of all railroad traffic, the activities of the Federal Trade Bureau and other activities of the national government, we are rapidly nationalizing our indus trial interests." "If the government is going to run all business then the business man should run the government." Colonel Anderson declared vigorously. And when I say business men, I mean everybody, because we are all interested in industry. And still again; In the presence of the men who have assembled to make laws for the State, Colonel Anderson stated emphatically: "We do not need so many laws. We have so many now that every man is a criminal every day because he unconsciously breaks the statutes. What we need is fewer laws and more liberty, more freedom and less talk." When Colonel Anderson declared that we had too many laws now, so many that the lawyers themselves and the members of the General Assembly did not know what they were there was a long round of applause. The speaker said that a law should be needed before it was passed and not enacted just because it would do no harm. Colonel Anderson sketched the economic conditions in Europe, especially in Germany and the Caucasian States. He said that German industry would be wrecked because of the prohibitions on importations from other countries. If the peace treaty was ratified the United States would have to feed Austria for the next twenty years, he said. These remarks constitute the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. From one extreme in favor of corporations and business interests this country is rushing to the other extreme, where lies industrial chaos. This industrial unrest, this tidal wave in favor of all kinds of theoretical ideas and propagandas will last only for a little while. When they are tried out only the fundamental principles, shining through the mists of ages will obtain and those disciples of both God and the prophets, the saints and the philosophers of other days. Right principles will eventually triumph for wrong ideas can flourish only for a little while. MR. BRYAN AND THE CHAIRMAN Hon. Melliam Jennings Bryan, the brilliant Nebraska leader now occupies the centre of the stage in Democratic politics and there can no longer be any doubt, but what he proposes to dominate the next Democratic National Convention. He has loyally supported President Woodrow Wilson up to the point at which he believed they had any chance of success. But now, seeing that the adoption of the Wilson programme is a hapless and a hopeless task, he comes out in the open and announces that the time for a compromis is at hand. He wants the treaty ratified either with or without reservations. This attitude as was evidenced by his Jackson Day address is accentuated by his attack upon Hon. Homer S. Cummings, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. In this connection, it must be understood that Mr. Cummings enjoys the absolute confidence of the distinguishible occupant of the White House and that the "wet" candidate, to whom a caustic reference is made hails from President Wilson's own State. President Wilson is accordingly in honor bound to support him. Hon. William Jennings Bryan knows this and this is the manner in which he handles the situation. In his address in this city, Wednesday, January 21, 1920, Mr. Bryan is quoted as follows: Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, must recognize his support of Governor Edward L. Edwards of New Jersey in his presidential boon or resign from the national committee was the ultimatum issued by William Jennings Bryan last night in an address at the City Auditium. Approximately 2,000 persons were present. Bryan was greeted with thunderous applause upon his appearance upon the platform, and numbers of times during his address. Bryan scored Edwards for his stand on prohibition and threw Cummings mercifully for his apparent support of the New Jersey Governor. The Democratic party is too near and dear to me to allow me to let it be buried with the liquor interests," the Nebraskan declared. He continued: If I were to be elected a delegate to the National Democratic Convention and my State instructed me to vote for Mr. Edwards, I would refuse to serve. I won't join with Mr. Edwards in trying to turn the Democrat party over to the liquor interests. If the chairman (Mr. Cummings) hasn't sense enough to know better than to join in a boom for a candidate I like that he hasn't sense enough to be on the committee, Mr. Bryan declared. In his address the Nebraskan referred to reports that Mr. Edwards had announced his candidacy for President in Nebraska and Virginia. The mention Nebraska aroused the ire of the distinguished Commoner. It almost took his breath away. He said: "I don't know why Mr. Edwards went to Nebraska to announce his candidacy," the speaker said, unless he wanted a hot fight. And if he did he sure came to the right place. If Edwards comes down here I want you to be ready for him, he continued. Mr. Bryan declared that the Equal Opportunities were going to take one fight against nationwide prohibition into pointers, and try to elect a "wet" president on a "wet" platform. He states he had evidence to this effect. Certainly Mr. Bryan has the opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone." At least he can kill one and cripple the other. Certainly if he kills the democratic nominee in Convention, when that nominee hails from Mr. Wilson's own State, he can cripple President Wilson by overturning the party machinery in New Jersey. That machinery is loyally operating in favor of the present occupant of the White House and his policies. Mr. Cummings is referred to in the Associated Press dispatches as follows: If Mr. Bryan had read my speech on the occasion referred to he would not have made the comments attributed to him. If he complains because I attended an inaugural dinner to a Democrat's Governor of a great State participated in by both Democrats and Republicans his comments are without merit, whether the Governor favored or opposed the adoption of the eighteenth amendment. If I am criticized for participating in a so-called 'Edwards for President' movement that statement also is without foundation. My position in regard to presidential candidates is one of impartial neutrality. I do not forfeit that position by participating in functions in honor of Democrats who have been mentioned for the presidency." To this the fiery Nebraskan replied at Greenville, S. C., as follows: Chairman Gumming's statement is immaterial. His presence at the Edwards dinner is inexcessable. He knows Edwards promised to make New Jersey as wet as the Atlantic Ocean, and after the election announced he would, if possible, prevent enforcement of the national amendment in New Jersey. His candidacy has been announced and his name has been fled in Nebraska. The reports of the banquet indicate that the inauguration was incidental and that the starting of the presidential boom was the important thing. The dispatches announce that his name is to be filed in Virginia. With three-fourths of the Democratic Senators and two thirds of the Democratic members voting for sat mission and with every Democratic State ratifying the prohibition amendment, and with the liquor traffic outlawed by the conscience of the nation Mr. Cummings ought to know that THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA the Edwards candidacy is an insult to the Democratic party. Impartially is not sufficient. If Mr. Cummings thinks it is his duty to lend his official presence to the starting of such a boom, he had better retire from the management of the party long enough to get acquainted with the sentiments of the party and the country. Our party has enough to do meeting live issues now before the people without rising itself to the corpse of the liquor traffic or degrading itself to the level of a business that became a stench in the nosis of the people. If Mr. Cummings has any sympathy with the Edwards' boom he is not fit to be the head of the Democratic organization and if he is not intelligent enough to recognize the injury he is doing the party by profiling impartiality between the Edwards' boom and legitimate candidates he ought to relieve the organization from embarrassment by resigning. Gov. Edwards determined to get into the fracas too and the following telegraphic report shows that he is "tighting mad" and that he has no favors to ask either of Mr. Bryan or of those, who are supporting him. The report reads: Governor Edward 1. Edwards, of New Jersey issued a statement to night in reply to references made to him by William Jennings Bryan in respect to the launching of the Governor's presidential boast at his inaugural dinner. He termed Mr. Bryan's attack "vicious" declaring that those familiar with the Nebraskan's history know that Mr. Bryan has always been for Mr. Bryan. "He never refused to adopt any heresy" the statement said, that looked as if it could earner votes. He adopted the flat money heresy and was decidedly reputed by the common sense of the country. He says that no reform ever came out of the East. He overlooked the fact of one magnificent reform that came out of the East, which defeated him and reformed the Democratic party. Gregorian Edwards added that late ly those who have followed Mr. Brry an "know that he adopted a praetor heresy, which would have handed the women and children of this country over to the barbarism of A Teuton is military autocracy." One of our good friends in Ports-told a story, in which he said: "You can't fool a horse-fly. A white citizen was out on the farm and was constantly annoyed by a biting insect. He struck at, it several times and finally he said to the country kid. What kind of bug is that? The boy looked and immediately replied, Mister, that is a horse-fly. You can't fool him. He never bothers any thing but horses, tails and jack-donkeys." The citizen looked at the boy with contempt, "Do you mean to say that I am a horse, a mule or a donkey?" The boy looked up and replied, "Mister, you can't fool a horse-fly." The boreal conclusion in this matter is that "You can't fool William Jenarags Bryan," Hon. Homer S. Cummings is nicely supporting Gov. Edward I. Edwards and he cannot fool Bill Bryan. This fact is emphasized by the comment upon the situation by the New York Sun. Thatably edited newspaper quotes from Hon. Homer S. Cummings remarks as follows: Nothing has been more compelling or intensely dramatic in the past few months than the triumphant result in New Jersey. I am confident confident that the manner in which Governor Edwards will administer his office will get the loyal and abiding support of the people. And again: "I trust that I may not be misunderstood when I say that the democracy of America is exceedingly interested in Governor Edwards and his policies." Were not these diplomatic remarks a quasi endorsation of Hon. Edward L. Edwards and his policies? Is not President Woodrow Wilson pledged to support the nominee of the Democratic Party in New Jersey, he he "wet or dry" suffragette or anti-suffragette? The New York Sun concludes as follows: So Cummings, who might have dodged the dinner or pleaded with the diners to forget the rare old ales of Hudson county and live an ideal life is condemned by Bryan for saying nice but imperfectly guarded things about the Democratic Governor of a doubtful State. On the subject of Edwards himself Bryan is even more emphatic: "If Nebraska instructs for Edwards I'll never be a delegate to the national convention. A lot of Democratic candidates will therefore hope that Nebraska instructs for Edwards. But to make the situation all the more exasperating the following telegraph report explains itself: Governor Edward 1. Edwards of New Jersey and Governor Alfred E. Smith, of New York have been invited to speak at a testimonial dinner to be given Homer S. Cummings chairman of the Democratic national committee under the auspices of the National Democratic Club on Thursday day evening, February 5. An announcement stated that the occasion would be "memorable from the politic significance of the utterance of those who will deliver addresses." The full list of speakers will be announced later. The committee in charge of the dinner consists of more than 200 persons and includes prominent men and women Demerats from all parts of the country. It might have been added that the committee in charge of the affair did not send an invitation to Hon. William Jennings Bryan of Lincoln, Nebraska. Instead of going in the direction of New York, he is getting away from that city as fast as possible. It looks to us as though a Roosevelt holt is about to take place within the Democratic National Convention, unless Mr. Bryan and his friends win control of that great organization. Homer S. Cummings is evidently slated by the Administration as chairman of the new Demerats. 15 Nat. Coll. and Gov. Edward L. Edwards of New Jersey will go to San Francisco, California with the approval if not the official endorsement of the distinguished occupant of the White House. We doubt not but what the popular New Jersey Governor will stand with both feet upon the Wilson platform, and the question will naturally arise as to whether or not President Wilson will stand with both feet upon the Edward's platform. States' Rights are the issues and States rights form the foundation platform of the Democratic Party. Before, it was ushered forward in defense of slavery; now it comes to the front in defense of whiskey. 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Address all letters to TANGORINE COMPANY, 993 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 1-24-41 BE FLYING SATURDAY...JANUARY 31, 1920 LODGE WARNED YIELDING ON TREATY WILL SPLIT THE PARTY. "Battalio of Death" Calls Him From Conference to Serve Ultimatum. WILL BROOK NO CHANGE Johnson Holds Compromise Impossible—Sherman Would Quit Convention. Washington, Jan. 23.—Revolt threats among the Republicans in the Senate if it shall transpire as a result of the deliberations of the bipartisan conference that there has been the slightest abatement either in substance or in meaning of the Lodge reservations to the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. This was emphasized today when the session was compelled to mark time while Senator Lodge (Mass.) responded to a hurry call from Republican irreconcilables for advice. News reports of the preceding day had indicated that the Republicans and Democrats who daily gather about the table in Senator Lodge's committee room were close to an agreement and that concessions satisfy or at least to the Democrats had been made. It was in regard to this that the group of Republicans which includes Senators Johnson (Cal.) Borah (Idaho.) Brandegee, (Conn.) McCorn mick, (Ill.) Sherman (Ill.) Poindexter, (Wash.) and Moses, (N. H.) known as the general staff of the batallion of death wanted information. Indications that a storm was browning among Republican leaders was in evidence yesterday when Senator Freeinghysen (N. J.) made public his view as opposed to the present selective star chamber method of compromising. This started the excitement. SHERMAN IS OUTSPOKEN Nlupon emerging from the conference Senator Sherman said: If the Republican party at the Chicago convention wants to stand on the Lodge reservations, I would accept the decision and would support the platform. But If there is the slightest yielding on the Lodge reservations, I am through with the party. Let there be no misunderstanding as to my position. I will not support the Republi can organization in the Senate or in the country if it compromises on the Lodge reservations. In plain language I will bolt even to the point of supporting a third ticket? Senator Brandegee and Senator Bor ah repeatedly have stated they would quit the Republican party if it stood for the peace treaty. Senator Sutherland (W. Va.) a strong reservationist following the example of Senator Prelinnhuysen, went to Senator Lodge and told him he would not support any compromise. I was opposed to the whole treaty, Mr. Sutherland said later, and I com promised much further than I cared to go when I voted for the Lodge reservations. Therefore, if there is the slightest yielding in this Lodge reservations I will vote to reject the treaty if it is the last political act of my life. I have so informed Senator Lodge, I have no fear of the issue so far as my political future is concerned. I am certain that the American people never will countenance any surrender." BLACKSTONE NOTES. Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of Mr. J. C. Thomas, died at her home near town on last Saturday, the 24th after a Hingering Illness. Besides her husband, she leaves several children among them being Mrs. Floyd Green hill and Mrs. Robert Black. She was buried in Fitzgerald's Cemetery on the 27th. Decased was in her 43rd year and a member of the Lady Knights of King David. The body was prepared for burial by Messra. Thom as and Williams. Mrs. Sarah Hawkes, of Wellville, mother of Mr. Willie Hawkes of this place died at her home on last Saturday and was buried Monday. She leaves several children and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Messrs Thomas and Williams had charge of the body. She was 59 years old. Mrs. Mary J. Foster, nee Fitzgerald daughter of Mrs. Alice Fitzgerald of near Crews, died in Norfolk on last Saturday, the 24th. The body arrived here on the 27th, and was met by Messrs. Thomas and Williams who took it to its resting place near St. Mark's Church. She was 25 years old and had taught school in this county for several sessions. Mrs. Frances Harris of South Caro lina wife of Mr. Dandridge Harris, died last Friday the 23rd, and was buried on the 24th. She had been a resident of this place about a year. Mrs. Alice Pollard and two daughters, Misses Ida and Nannio May of Va. Beach, Mr. Sam Jackson of Richmond and Mrs. Alice Jackson of Va. Beach, came up last Thursday to attend the burial of Mr. Andrew Jackson whose death was mentioned in last week's Planet. Mr. Chas, Sears, of Norfolk, spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bowman and other friends in town. He has many friends here who are always glad to welcome him to his old home. The Nottoway Realty and Mercantile Co. an organization of the leading colored people of this and adjoining counties, which has a paid up capital stock of $5,000.00, burned Estate valued at $10,000.00, burned the mortgage on their building (the old Jackson building) on the 29th of December after which a banquet was given. It is understood that this company had quite a while yet to which to finish paying for this property but by concerted efforts on the part of the stockholders it has already been paid for and mortgage burned as stated above. While going down the steps at the Blackstone Hotel, Mr. J. C. Chatman in some way fell and is now suffering from a dislocated bone in his arm. All hope he may soon be able to resume his duties. Mrs. Julia Taylor who has been confined to her home for some time is now improving. Mrs. William Keeton who has been sick for a few days is able to be up again. Mrs. Archer Lewis has been sick for the past week but is now up again. Mr. Stephen C. Pettus of Petersburg who is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. P. Bowman is some what indisposed. Mrs. Mollie Knight died last Saturday and was buried Monday at her old home in Dittwildie County. --- DR JONES AUTOMOBILE FUND Dear Friends,—The Committee appointed by the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vichiny to co-operate with a like Committee from Norfolk, Va. to solicit funds for an automobile for Dr. J. E. Jones desire to thank his students and friends for a contribution of $600 toward this enterprise. The automobile was secured and presented to Dr. J. E. Jones at the last Alumni Meeting, and he has been using it ever since. We have paid on all that we have collected, which amounts to $600. We owe a balance of $145, hence we are put to the necessity of making a second appeal. We are asking the students and friends of Dr. Jones, who have not made their contribution. You may send remittances to either of the following: Rev, T, J. J. Mosby, D, D. 7 E. Clay St, Richmond Va; Rev, W. T. Johnson, D, D. 110 E. Leigh St, Richmond, Va; Rev, F. W. Willisme, D, D. 818 Avenue C, Norfolk, Va; Rev, P. J. Wallace, D, D. 815 Henry St, Norfolk, Va. Very truly yours, The Dr. J. E. Jones Automobil Fund Committee. W. T. Johnson, Secretary. MASSED ATTACKS THREATEN POLISH NATION. Bolshevist Forces Being Recruited to Cult Way Through Country. MILITARY MEN APPREHENSIVE Paris Reports Indicate That Great Britain Is Calling Men Into Service. Washington, Jan. 20. Official reports received in Washington today said there was every probability that the new republic of Poland soon would be defending her independence against a massed attack of the forces of Bolshevist Russia. Concentration of units of the Red army forced enlistments from the peasants and activity in the state owned munition works point to this new development, it was stated and military ob servers here were said to be frankly apprehensive of Poland's chances of withstanding the onset. Climatic conditions will govern the inauguration of the new Bolshevist offensive it was said, and geographical features of the Polish frontier make it more than likely that the advance will be from the north. HAS MANY STYLES OF GUNS The military establishment of Poland is known to comprise twenty-two divisions about 240,000 men but the equipment is so varied in design and quality as to make it almost impossible for the republic to organize a tactical army capable of taking the field as a compact unit. As an instance of military weakness the fact is cited that no less than four designs of rifles each requiring special ammunition, are in use. Under Trotzky's command are about 250,000 men of the Red army backed by the Practorian Red Guard and augmented still further by what military observers here term "the militia of Russia" the mujik masses who it was said, are given the altern active of military service or starvation, government issue of rations being withheld from eligible recruits who attempt to escape service. The present Red army is comprised almost entirely of these "coerced peasantry" and hired mercenaries, military observers in Russia report. BRITISH TO FIGHT BOLSHEVISTS The strong belief was expressed in diplomatic circles in Paris tonight that Great Britain is secretly preparing the mobilization of an army of $00,000 to be used against the Bolshev THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA list forces in the Near East. This belief is based upon the sensational announcement by Premier Lloyd George at a meeting of the supreme council this morning to the effect that British troops that have have been promised for the policing of the areas in which plebiscites are to be held under the Versailles treaty are now unavailable and must be replaced by other allied contingents. WILL PROTECT INERESTS Diplomatic authorities questioned were unanimous in pointing out that Great Britain's only reason for refusing troops for Silesia, Danzig, Schleswig, and other plebiscite areas is the need of armed forces to protect British interests in Caucasia, Persia and India. Confirmation of this hypothesis concerning Premier Lloyd George's surprise this morning is seen in the negotiations with representatives of the republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan as well as in the recent hasty patch of British dreadnoughts from the Adriatic to Near Eastern waters. It is learned from an exclusive source that former British Officers now residing in France have received confidential messages from the British War Office to hold themselves in readiness for resuming active service. EXTRADITION TO ARKANSAS IS FOUGHT BY LEAGUE. President Hill of Newark Union Arrested in Kansas—Gov. of Arkansas Asks Tradition to His State Where Courts are Trying to Legally Murder 12 National Equal Rights League Telegraphs to Gov. Allen. On Thursday, January 22nd, 1920 The National Equal Rights League sent the following telegram to Governor Allen of Kansas. For the sacred cause of Life protection and of equal protection of the law, the National Equal Rights League appeals to you in behalf of court justice for the Colored American to refuse extradition of one Robert L. Hill, Colored, President Farmers and Household Union to Arkansas where the recent conviction of 12 fellow members in bunches with trials of but a few minutes indicates that rendition of Hill would make you party to another chapter in the most heinous miscarriage of justice and legal murder in America's history. You can assertain by your own in investigator, first hand, insisting upon seeing the records and books that this Union was one of reputable Colored farmer, some ex-soldiers to se cure court protection of pay for their cotton against fraud by planters and not to kill off white Americans. Fourteen million hope you will thus rebuke prevalent injustice to Colored America. N. S. TAYLOR. (President WM. MCN.JQE TROTTER Secretary. The League urges the race to write and telegraph to Governor Allen no to extradite Mr. Hill to the blood bounty of Arkansas. HEARING ON FEDERAL ANTI LYNCHING ACTION. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today announced that a hearing was to be held in Washington on Thursday, January 29, on the Dyer resolution and bill one calling for a federal investigation of race riots and lynchings, the other making lynching a crime subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal government. The Advancement Association announced as its representatives at the hearing, James Weldon Johnson, ex United States consul to Nicaragua and Field Secretary of the Association, John R. Shillady, Secretary of the Association; Captain Arthur spinnig of New York. The Society of Friends will be represented by Miss Esther Morton Smith of Germantown, Pa. --- The Great Evangelist Here. Second Baptist Church 223 Marshall Street, V. M, Meeds pastor. Rev. Dr. W, H. Skipwith, the Great International Preacher and Singing Evangelist, began our meeting here Sunday 18th, and great success has followed. Dr. Skipwith is an evangelist with no mean ability. He knows the depth and breadth of the work. Let all the people praise this man of God for his wonderful work in winning souls for God. Many souls have been converted and they are still coming. All of Battle Creek is stirred. KANSAS GOVERNOR ASKED NOT TO EXTRADITE PRISONER. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today anounced that it had telegraphed Governor Allen of Kansas requesting that he postpone extradition from Kansas of Robert Hill alleged leader of Ne groes in the Arkansas race riots. "Hill cannot receive a fair trial in Arkansas," says the statement. Juries from which colored men were excluded sentenced five colored men to death in a trial lasting only 45 minutes. Witnesses were not put on the stand in their behalf. Governor McCall of Massachusetts in 1918 denied extradition of John Johnson, Negro, to West Virginia on similar grounds. The Association announces that it has taken steps to employ counsel to oppose extradition of Hill to Arkansas. FULTON NOTES Calvary had a fine Sunday School last Sunday. Revs, Hughes, Macenburg and Debricks of the V. U. U. were present. These same brethren with Rev. Powells attended morning services. Rev. Cobbs preached. Miss Elizabeth Coles addressed the Women's Missionary and Educational Circle after services. 3:30 P. M. we witnessed a sacred concert given by Miss Alma Logan, assistant superintendent and Miss Laura Nelson, pianist of the Sunday School. Calvary Sunday School officers were installed by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr. last Sunday night. Rev. J. E. Jones, of the University Faculty will preach Sunday morning at Calvary. Communion at 3:30. We are expecting Rev. Dudley and his good people of the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond, to be with us. The funeral services of Sister Jennie Thompson were held at Mt. Calvary, January 23, Rev. Cobbs officiating. Resolutions were read from the Order of Tents, Neighborhood and Mothers' Clubs of Fulton. She had been a member of the Fourth Baptist Church for forty years, Rev. Randolph offered prayer. Brother J. R. Smith, Brother Norman Yates, Sisters (Georgia Yates, and Rosa Hill have been added to our sick list. The Sunday School Union of Richmond meets at the Fourth Baptist Church, 3:30 P. M., Sunday, February I. C. B. Jefferson, corresponding secretary. Mr. and Mrs. George Manning quietly celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary, at their home, 828 Denny Street. A family prayer was the main feature. NEGROES PROTEST AGAINST THE SEDITION BILL. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today announced that its representative would appear in Washington at the hearing on the Graham Sedition Bill to protest against the enactment of it. The following statement was issued today by the Association: One of the provisions of the bill is designed to exclude from the maits Negro publications protesting against the flagrant injustices to which the race is subjected. Liberty loving cored citizens, as well as white, are urged to see to it that this bill does not become a law." Hex Liniment Won't Fool You. NEW MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION ON THE HORIZON. Trio of Ambitious Ex-officers are to Launch a $200,000 Corporation. Among the many new business enterprises that have been started by our colored veterans of the Great World War it is interesting to note a motion picture Corporation, which is owned by Nathan O. Goodloe and Charles M. Thompson all of whom served as Officers in the 92nd Division and have the endorsement of many of the leading citizens of the race as well as a considerable number of the better thinking members of the other race. 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Washington, Jan. 23.—Revolt threatens among the Republicans in the Senate if it shall transpire as a result of the deliberations of the bipartisan conference that there has been the slightest abatement either in substance or in meaning of the Lodge reservations to the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. This was emphasized today when the session was compelled to mark time while Senator Lodge (Mass.) responded to a harry call from Republican irreconcilables for advice. News reports of the preceding day had indicated that the Republicans and Democrats who daily gather about the table in Senator Lodge's committee room were close to an agreement and that concessions satisfactory at least to the Democrats had been made. It was in regard to this that the group of Republicans which includes Senators Johnson (Cal.) Borah (Idaho.) Brandegee, (Conn.) McCor mick, (Ill.) Sherman (Ill.) Poindexter, (Wash.) and Moses, (N. H.) known as the general staff of the bat tation of death wanted information, indications that a storm was browning among Republican leaders was in evidence yesterday when Senator Freedlinghuysen (N. J.) made public his view as opposed to the present seective star chamber method of com promising. This started the exeite-ment. SHERMAN IS OUTSPOKEN NUPon emerging from the conference Senator Sherman said: If the Republican party at the Chicago convention wants to stand on the Lodge reservations, I would accept the decision and would support the platform. But if there is the slightest yielding on the Lodge reservations, I am tough with the party. Let there be no misunderstanding as to my position. I will not support the Republican organization on in the Senate or in the country if it compromises on the Lodge reservations. In plain language I will but even to the point of supporting a third ticket? Senator Brandegee and Senator Bar ah repeatedly have stated they would quit the Republican party if it stood for the peace treaty. Senator Sutherland (W. Va.) a strong reservationist following the example of Senator Prothnuthysen, went to Senator Lodge and told him he would not support any compromise. I was opposed to the whole treaty, Mr. Sutherland said later, and I can promised much further than I cared to go when I voted for the Lodge re servations. Therefore, if there is the slightest yielding in this Lodge reservations I will vote to reject the treaty if it is the last political act of my life. I have so informed Senator Lodge, I have no fear of the issue so far as my political future is concerned. I am certain that the American people never will countenance any surrender." BLACKSTONE NOTES. Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of Mr. J. C. Thomas, died at her home near town on last Saturday, the 24th after a lingering illness. Besides her husband, she leaves several children among them being Mrs. Floyd Green hill and Mrs. Robert Black. She was buried in Fitzgerald's Cemetery on the 27th. Decased was in her 43rd year and a member of the Lady Knights of King David. The body was prepared for burial by Messrs. Thom as and Williams. Mrs. Sarah Hawkes, of Wellville, mother of Mr. Willie Hawkes of this place died at her home on last Satur day and was buried Monday. She leaves several children and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Messrs Thomas and Williams had charge of the body. She was 59 years old. Mrs. Mary J. Foster,nee Fitzgerald daughter of Mrs. Alice Fitzgerald ot near Crews, died in Norfolk on last Saturday, the 24th. The body arrived on the 27th, and was met by Messrs. Thomas and Williams who took it to its resting place near St. Mark's Church. She was 25 years old and had taught school in this county for several sessions. Mrs. Frances Harris of South Caro Ina wife of Mr. Dandridge Harris, died last. Friday the 23rd, and was buried on the 24th. She had been a resident of this place about a year. Mrs. Alice Pollard and two daughters, Misses Ida and Nannie May of Va. Beach, Mr. Sam Jackson of Richmond and Mrs. Alice Jackson of Va. Beach, came up last Thursday to attend the burial of Mr. Andrew Jackson whose death was mentioned in last week's Planet. Mr. Chas, Sears, of Norfolk, spends a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bowman and other friends in town. He has many friends here who are always glad to welcome him to his old home. The Nottooway Reality and Mercantile Co. an organization of the leading colored people of this and adjoining counties, which has a paid up capital stock of $5,000,00. burned Estate valued at $10,000,00. burned the mortgage on their building (the old Jackson building) on the 22nd of December after which a banquet was given. It is understood that this company had quite a while yet to which to finish paying for this property but by concerted efforts on the part of the stockholders it has already been paid for and mortgage burned as stated above. While going down the steps at the Blackstone Hotel, Mr. J. C. Chatman in some way fell and is now suffering from a dislocated bone in his arm. All hope he may soon be able to re some his duties. Mrs. Julia Taylor who has been confined to her home for some time is now improving. Mrs. William Keeton who has been sick for a few days is able to be up again. Mrs. Archer Lewis has been sick for the past week, but is now un again. Mr. Stephen C. Pottus of Petersburg who is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. F. Bowman is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Mollie Knight died last Saturday and was buried Monday at her old home in Ditwildie County. DR. JONES AUTOMOBILE FUND Dear Friends, The Committee appointed by the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Richmond and Vienna to co-operate with a like Committee from Norfolk, Va. to solicit funds for an automobile for Dr. J. E. Jones desire to thank his students and friends for a contribution of $600 toward this enterprise. The automobile was secured and presented to Dr. J. E. Jones at the last Munni Meeting, and he has been using it ever since. We have paid on it all that we have collected, which amounts to $600. We owe a balance of $165, hence we are put to the necessity of making a second appeal. We are asking the students and friends of Dr. Jones, who have not made their contribution. You may send remittances to either of the following: Rev. T, J. J. Mosby, D, D, 7 E. Clay St., Richmond Ma.; Rev. W, T. Johnson, D, D, 110 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va.; Rev. E. W. Willigue, D, D, 818 Avenue C, Norfolk, Va.; Rev. P, J. Wallace, D, D, 815 Virginia St., Norfolk, Va. Very truly yours. The Dr. J. E. Jones Automobile Fund Committee. Secretary. MASSED ATTACKS THREATEN POLISH NATION. Boishevist Forces Being Recruited to Cui Way Through Country. MILITARY MEN APPLIEHENSIVE Paris Reports Indicate That Great Britain Is Calling Men Into Service. Washington, Jan. 20. Official reports received in Washington today said there was every probability that the new republic of Poland soon would be defending her independence against a massed attack of the forces of Bolshevist Russia. Concentration of units of the Red army forced enlistments from the peasants and activity in the state owned munition works point to this new development, it was stated and military ob servers here were said to be frankly apprehensive of Poland's chances of withstanding the onset. Climatic conditions will govern the inauguration of the new Bolshevist offensive it was said, and geographical features of the Polish frontier make it more than likely that the advance will be from the north. HAS MANY STYLES OF GUNS The military establishment of Portland is known to comprise twenty-two divisions about 240,000 men but the equipment is so varied in design and quality as to make it almost impossible for the republic to organize a tactical army capable of taking the field as a compact unit. As an in-instance of military weakness the fact is cited that no less than four designs of rifles each requiring special ammunition, are in use. Under Trotzky's command are about 250,000 men of the Red army backed by the Practorian Red Guard and augmented still further by what military observers here term "the militia of Russia" the mujik masses who it was said, are given the alternate of military service or starvation, government issue of rations being withheld from eligible recruits who attempt to escape service. The present led army is comprised almost entirely of these "coerced peasantry" and bired mercenaries, military observers in Russia report. BRITISH TO FIGHT BOLSHEVISTS The strong belief was expressed in diplomatic circles in Paris tonight that Great Britain is secretly preparing the mobilization of an army of 500,000 to be used against the Bolshev THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA or forces in the NEast East. This belief is based upon the senational announcement by Premier Lloyd George at a meeting of the supreme council this morning to the effect that British troops that have have been promised for the policing of the areas in which plebisbites are to be held under the Versailles treaty are now unavailable and must be replaced by other allied contingents. WILL PROTECT INERESTS Diplomatic authorities questioned were unanimous in pointing out that Great Britain's only reason for refusing troops for Silesia, Danzig, Schleswig, and other plebiscite areas is the need of armed forces to protect British interests in Caucasia, Persia and India. Confirmation of this hypothesis concerning Premier Lloyd George's surprise this morning is seen in the negotiations with representatives of the republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan as well as in the recent hasty patch of British dreadnoughts from the Adriatic to Near Eastern waters. It is learned from an exclusive source that former British Officers now residing in France have received confidential messages from the British War Office to hold themselves in readiness for resuming active service. EXTRADITION TO ARKANSAS IS FOUGHT BY LEAGUE. President Hill of New Jersey Union Arrested in Kansas Gov. of Arkansas Asks Tradition to His State Where Courts are Trying to Legally Murder 12 National Equal Rights League Telegraphs to Gov. Allen. On Thursday, January 22nd, 1920 The National Equal Rights League sent the following telegram to Governor Allen of Kansas. Boston, Mass. January 22, 1920. Gov. H. J. Allen. Topeka, Kansas For the sacred cause of life protection and of equal protection of the law, the National Equal Rights Law appeals to you in behalf of court Justice for the Colored American to refuse extradition of one Robert L. Hill, Colored, President Farmers and Household Union to Arkansas where the recent conviction of 12 fellow members in banches with trials of bur a few minute indicates that condition of Hill would make you porter to another chapter in the most heinous miscarriage of justice and legal murder in America's history. You can assertain by your own in investigator, first hand, insisting upon seeing the records and books that this Union was one of reputable Colored farmer, some ex-soldiers to secure court protection of pay for their cotton against fraud by planters and not to kill off white Americans. Fourteen million hope you will thus rebuke prevalent injustice to Colored America. N. S. TAYLOR (C President WM. MCN OF TROTTER Secretary. The League urges the race to write and telegraph to Governor Allen not to extradite Mr. Hill to the blood bounds of Arkansas. BEHARING ON FEDERAL, ANTI LYNCHING ACTION. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today announced that a bearer was to be held in Washington on Thursday, January 29, on the Dyer resolution and bill one calling for a federal tax invocation of race riots and lynchings, the other making lynchings a crime subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal government. The Advancement Association announced as its representatives at the hearing, James Weldon Johnson, ex United States consul to Nicaragua and Field Secretary of the Association, John R. Shillady, Secretary of the Association; Captain Arthur spin gown of New York. The Society of Friends will be represented by Miss Eather Morton Smith of Germantown Pa. ```markdown ``` The Great Evangelist Here. Second Baptist Church 223 Marshall Street, V. M. Meeds pastor. Rev, Dr. W, H. Skipwith, the Great International Preacher and Singing Evangelist, began our meeting here Sunday 15th, and great success has followed. Dr. Skipwith is an evangelist with no mean ability. He knows the depth and breadth of the work. Let all the people praise this man of God for his wonderful work in winning souls for God. Many souls have been converted and they are still coming. All of Battle Creek is stranded. KANSAS GOVERNOR ASKED NOT TO EXTRADITE PRISONER. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York today announced that it had telegraphed Governor Allen of Kansas requesting that he postpone extradition from Kansas of Robert Hill alleged leader of Negroes in the Arkansas race riots. "Hill cannot receive a fair trial in Arkansas," says the statement. Jurts from which colored men were excluded sentenced five colored men to death in a trial lasting only 45 minutes. Witnesses were not put on the stand in their behalf. Governor McCall of Massachusetts in 1918 denied extradition of John Johnson, Negro, to West Virginia on similar grounds. The Association announces that it has taken steps to employ counsel to oppose extradition of Hill to Arkansas. FULZON NOTES Calvary had a fine Sunday School last Sunday. Revs. Hughes, Macenburg and Debricks of the V. U. U were present. These same breechens with Rev. Powels attended morning services. Rev. Cobbs preached. Miss Elizabeth Coles addressed the Women's Missionary and Educational Circle after services. 3:30 P. M. we witnessed a sacred concert given by Miss Alma Logan, assistant superintendent and Miss Laura Nelson, pianist of the Sunday School. Calvary Sunday School officers were installed by Prof. Nelson Williams, Jr., last Sunday night. Rev. J. E. Jones, of the University Faculty will preach Sunday morning at Calvary, Communion at 3:30. We are expecting Rev. Dudley and his good people of the Zion Baptist Church, South Richmond, to be with us. The funeral services of Sister Jennie Thompson were held at Mt. Calvary, January 23, Rev. Cobbs officiating. Resolutions were read from the Order of Tents, Neighborhood and Mother's Clubs of Fulton. She had been a member of the Fourth Baptist Church for forty years, Rev. Randolph offered prayer. Brother J. R. Smith, Brother Norman Yates, Sisters Georgia Yates, and Rosa Hill have been added to our slick list. The Sunday School Union of Richmond meets at the Fourth Baptist Church, 3:30 P. M., Sunday, February 1, C. B. Jefferson, correspondent secretary. Mr. and Mrs. George Manning quietly celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary, at their home, 825 Denny Street. A family prayer was the main feature. NEGROES PROTEST AGAINST THE SEDITION BILL. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today announced that its representative would appear in Washington at the hearing on the Graham Sodition Bilt to protest against the enactment of it. 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The policy of the Motion Picture Corporation will be to raise and progress as seeking the educational, economic, moral and social uplift of fourteen million loyal Colored American citizens and proclaiming equal justice before white contemporaries. The young men who are furthering this project are making a tremendous effort to launch the same because of the opportunity that it will offer to offset the damage and mischief that has and is being done the Colored race by insultations, productions, such as "The Birth of a Nation" and other kidnapped productions which deict the Negro as a low and degrading being and fall to give proper portrayal to the better side of the Negro and of the many morious ways in which he has contributed to the success and development of this country. Hex Liniment is Wonderful. JEFFRIES NO. I WILL STOP COUGH. 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