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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-10
French Commercial Commits
SION Arrives to Investigate
Matter Of Purchase
FORMER GERMAN. TRADE
NOW FOR AMERICA
Machinery to Extent of $780,
100000 Worth Annually
VII. te Bought Here to Re
store French Factories

New York. Nov. s.-The SIX men,
bers OF the French Commercial Com
mission. who are in this country to
study our methods preparatory to buy
ing largo quantities Of machinery
with which to rebuild tho ruined tn
custries OF France, arrived today on
the new liner Lafayette. Two OF
|them came direct from the front and
another from q military hospital,
sent him last june.
One could not stay ave minutes In
the presence OF these men without
for their country's destiny. without
seeing In them the new spirit OF
France which, with the enemy still
firmly 4ntrenched within Its bound
aries. is preparing to repair the waste
OF war and build q greater state. They
spoke OF their plans as Of an end al
ready determined. The iron ring of
the invader will be pushed back when
the day comes, the rich cities Of the
north will be reclaimed. the shattered
factories rebuilt and In them will
presently hum the machinery that
will bring prosperity.
It Is that machinery which they are
seeking here, American machines
Win make the new France.
The United States has built .
great reputation for making ma
chinery OF precision and reliability a.
. result Of the material sent to France
since the war" said Maurice Da-
mour. member OF the Chamber Of
Deputies and this commission.
America 10 Get Trade.
America viii get the trade in ma
chinery that Germany had before the
war. 4 trade that amounted 70 &i6o,-
10000 = year. That u Why We are
hers-to learn what 80 buy and how
best to buy Il and Arrange close con
nections between the banks Of the
two countries to aid in making the
purchases. We want the co-opera-
ton OF your industris your commerce
and your banks To obtain that II
our mission.
I'VE want to effect q gsnsral mod
erTtxation Of all French commercial
industrial and Agricultural lines. with
her population reduced by war. we
Will be compelled to equip our fac.
tories with modern machinery. The
money that we spent In Germany FOR
that purpose win be spent In the
United States. Tho figure OF $780,
600. 900 . rear II small compared to
what Will Be spent in the future, be-
cause the machinery Of Northern
France has been destroyed and ~ the
Germans withdraw they will leave
little that can be used by US. We wiz
buy eventually every kind OF ma
chincry. agricultural Implements
tools. hardware. spinning machinery.
clock-analting machinery ana mining
machinery.
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IN each issue u Tho
Virxinian there = soEno-
thing advertised that you
may want. Read tho
advertisements regularly
each day.
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The reports OF serious disturbances
in India-none of which are permit
ted to come through regular channels
on account OF the British censorship
were regarded as most interesting
here because OF the questions they
raise In connection with Japan.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02

catering to the colored race
would destroy a mans bust
ness is a different question,
but l am in sympathy with
the colored race in that they
should have all their rights"
The Rev. ]. Jeffrey John
stone, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church-"I have
always been strongly in favor
of treating the colored peo-
pie with all the fairness that
they have a right to, as citi-
zens of the United States.
and it has always seemed to
me stupid to treat them as if
they we're aliens and worse.
In the interests of the coun.
try. that sentiment against
them should. as far as posi-
BILE. be removed"
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
XIII. Innocent Woman.

From Memphis. T e n n,
comes the news that a colored
woman. Fannie Sheppard, of
1874 Latham street. while
walking withtwo companions.
was shot by a brutal police :
man. The police ambulance
was called and the attendants
drove away when they fourd d
the colored woman bleeding
profusely. as they said they
were afraid shewould bloody
the car" Miss Sh ep par d
staunched the flow of blood
until she was so, and bled to
death in the alley where she
fell. 1t is said that the three
policemen have been suspend
ed, pending an investigation /.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
BROOKS LIBRARY OPENED.

Constructive Work Of St. Marks
Church, New York, Commended.
On Monday. Sept 20. the Brooks
Library Of Negro Literature at the St
Marks NJ. E. church. West Fifty-third
street, New York. Rev. William II.
Brooks, D. D.. minister. was opened to
the public with an Interesting musical
and literary program. A unique fea-
ture of the gathering was a number q
well rendered solos by prominent Ri1-
listers of New York city and vicinity.
interspersed with addresses BY noted
divines and 4 number Of addresses
commencing the object Of the promo
ters Of the library scheme.
= 1t is proposed to make this library a
headquarters In New York city. where
accurate information respecting the
achievements Of members OF our race
in various lines OF endeavor may he oh
tained.
At the conclusion OF the rendition OF
II most excellent program the judges
appointed to pass upon the merits 0f
the various musical and literary pro-
ductions. Attorney Wilfred Il. Smith.
Lawrence 7. Hunt aud J. f. RObiuaOn.
retired and subsequently returned With
their verdict III favor OF RevS. T.. ".
srrett ana Gilbert Wilson. soloiSts.
:od j. f. Bruce Grit" whose paper.
Making History" was awarded n cash
s,rs.a
The Denver star., 1915-10-02

Beginning with next week S
issue THE STAR will give the
Echoa of the Grand Lodge.
the entertainment and obser-
yations on the Pacific Coast
trip. Many persons former
Dcnverites were seen and in
terviewed and sent word to
their old time friends. Watch
The STAR next week in the
observations of Spokane. Sc
attic, Portland. Oakland. San
Francisco, Los Angeles and
San Diego. Watch Denver
Star Movies.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02

Mayor Wilson Ballard of
OF the Liberian frontier force
has resigned after three years
service and has been succeed
ed by Major William F. York
Capt. E. I. Hawkins has re-
signed and returned to the
United States. Young color
ed men Of education. military
traieing and physical fitness
can secure appointment to
this force by writing Major
Chas. Young. At Monrovia.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
the AMERICAN Wooousl
,aloe ROLLING. "

Denver Camp No. Amer
ican Woocmen at its regular
meeting Thursday night Sep,
tember 70. perfected plans
and completed arrangements
for a LOG ROLLING" to
be held at Nippon hall Thurs
day October "a. 1915. The
chief object Of this meeting is
to further increase our men,
bership> and furnish an oppor-
tunity for our members to ex-
change fraternal greetings.
Great interest is being mani
tested by all officers and men,
bers. Many applicants have
already been reported and
the outlook is most gratifying.
The dispensation of $2.so
will close after this meeting
and those wishing to join are
urged to take the advantage
of this low rate. When the
dispensation will have closed
the admission fee exclusive
of the examining fee will be
$500.
Our meeting last Thursday
night was a splendid one. OF
a membership of nearly one
hundred, less than twenty per
cent was absent. l am sure
it will be interesting to our
Denver members to state
briefly the progress our Or
der made during the past
quarter. The month of July,
August and September con-
stitute the dullest period of
the year so far as insurance is
concerned. notwithstan d ng
that fact during the months
just mentioned. we added to
our membership roll nearly
three thousand m e m b s,
representing an increase of a
little less than one million dol
lars of insurance. Our tall
saembership campaigns begin
October Ist, with prospects
for great results.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
Colorado Farmer Wins
County Prizes.

MIR. and Mrs. A. &. Hopper
Of Eastonville, Colo we're the
only two Negroes. who par
ticipated in the Ell Paso
County Fair held at Callahan.
Colo. last week. First Prizes
were given them for their
best cultivated oats, hay and
potatoes and $2s in cash was
also won by them. This is
the kind of farming that pays.
Watch the Colorado Negro
Farmer.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
PREPARING FOR SERVICE.
Miss c. L. Duke and F. .. Washing
ton to Study Social Science

ton to Study Social Seieneo-
New York, Sept 2S.-The National
League on Urban Conditions among
colored people has announced that the
two fellows" of the league working in
New York city this year are Mr.. For
roster B. Washington Of West Ned
ford. Mass. and Miss Carrie L Dukes
of Augusta, Ga. Mr Washington is a
graduate OF Tufts college and has been
pursuing graduate work at Harvard
university. Miss Dukes is graduate
of Spellman seminary and Morehouse
college. Atlanta, Ga
These two young people are regis
tered at the School of Philanthropy
and Columbia university for advanced
work in the social sciences and Will re-
ceive their training and experience In
practical work in connection with the
district oflces Of the Charity Organixa-
ton society and the field work oe the
league.
At the expiration of 4 years course
OF training Mr.. WashingtDn viii he q
candidate for his masters degree from
Columbia, and both Of the fellows
will be prepared to take up some line
of social welfare work in New York or
some other city to which they may be
called for service.
The league appoints two fellows"
for resident study in New York city
each year. Applicants are not restrict
ed to any schools or communities. The
best available persons are selected by
q special committee which passes upon
the applications early in the spring.
Any one may apply for application
blanks at the headquarters Of the
league. 1908 Seventh avenue. or at the
southern headquarters at Fisk univer-
sity. Nashville. Tenn.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02

piracy but do call friendness
fare.
Did America avoid Japan and Germany only to demon
strate her strength the little African
titles? No. that be- Haiti refuses believe that
the American people knowingly deed
their government there be- within her
borders, souls noble enough feel that
HE triumps nglorious> who vanqushes without pet
Therefore, send you this appeal hoping that because
of origin and destiny will pre-
sent the true situation before the public
lean Eagle forever stain fair with such shame
full victory.
THEoDoRA HALLY
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
81, 900 Legacy For T Tuskegse
Institute.

The will of the late Mrs.
Harriet S. Barnes. filed last
week in the Surrogate S Court
of New York county provides
a legacy of 81, 900 for DR..
Booker T. Washington to be
used for the work OF Tuske-
gee Institute.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
THE AMERICAN WOoDMel
At COLORADO SPRINGS.

During the past two weeks
Mr.. H. ] York. one Of the ef-
fcient clerks and stenogra-
pliers in the Office of the
Supreme Camp in Denver.
has been soliciting members
and laying the foundation tor
organizing a camp in Colora-
do Springs. In order to more
effectively prosecute the work
and acquaint the citizens of
Colorado Springs with the
principles of the Order and
Sthe protection it gives. the fol-
lowing program will be rem
dered in Robbins Hall. cor
, ner Of Tejon and Huerfano
streets. Monday night, Oct. 4.
1915. at 8 p. m.
PROGRAM
tSong. America
Invocation. Rev. J. {. Curtis
Piano Solo. Mrs. Clara Banks
Vocal Solo.
Miss Rozelle Reed
Piano Solo.
Miss Frances Young
Bass Solo. Mr.. w: H. Bess
Vocal Solo.
Mrs, Mildred Little
Address,
The American Woodmen
Mr.. l.. H. LightneT.
Supreme Clerk.
Master of Ceremonies.
DR.. K. S. Grant
After the rendition of the
above program refreshments
will be served. Admittance
to this meeting is tree and re
freshments are free.
The Denver star., 1915-10-02
Long Islander Sued;
For Discrimination

Cornelius Bethlehem, propri-
etor of a restaurant on New
York avenue, will have to de-
fend in the Supreme Court of
Suffolk county four suits for
damages in the sum of $500
each. for refusing service to
Negroes. The suits are filed
by the Rev. William H. Will
liams, pastor of the Bethel A.
M. E. church. G.. Raymond
Squires. a deacon of that
church: Henry Brewer, a local
preacher, and James Smith.
1t is reported that two other
similar actions are in course
of preparation. the parties
concerned being from Cen
terport and Northport.
The fact that business men
in Huntington were inclined
to discriminate against Negro
patronage was brought out by
Mr.. Squires, who stated that
deliberate insults were tender.
ed Negro patrons in various
/ places. in one place a drink
ing glass being smashed in
front of the colored customer,
after the men had finished an
ice cream soda. The suits
filed against Bethlehem are
for the purpose of securing
civil rights and to put a stop
to race discrimination in this
village.
There is a strong sentimen.
among the most prominent
white citizens against race
! discrimination, and many of
them have expressed them
selves on the subject. Inter
views with the Rev. Charles
IS. Grao. pastor of the Hunt
ington NJ. E. church; the Rev.
J. Jeffrey tombstone. pastor of
the First Presbyterian church
the Rev. Charles E. Cragg,
rector of St. Johns Episcopal
church; Hiram A Baylis. edi-
tor of the long Islander. and
other leading men. developed
a strong sentiment against
the action of Bethlehem and
others who would practice
discrimination.
States made by these men
to the Brooklyn Eagle we're
as follows;
The Rev. Charles S. Gray,
pastor of the Huntington NJ
E. church-"It seems to me
that the case, from a business
standpoint. is a little different
from any other. Iwould not
object to having a colored
man eat at my own table. as
long as l thought he was a
man, for instance, the Rev.
MIR. Williams. Whether the
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
Carthage Junction.

Lip4rd Jacob and family Of
Alabama are visiting relatives
on Boulton's Branch. Phillip
Ray OF near Lancaster was the
guest of j. NJ. Stewart Saturday
and Sunday. Esq, James Sulli-
van was in Nashville last week.
Mrs. Kobt. Lancaster and daugh-
ter. Sue Frances, visited her
parents Saturday and Sunday.
James. Jacob was recent visitor
at theEhome of w. M. Hunt. A.
j. Sullivan was in Lebanon on
business last week. Mrs. Brit
Rollins and Mrs. Abe Rollins
of New Middleton visited Mrs.
AnnieS Stewart Thursday and
Friday. Misses Georgia aud
GladyS Stewart spent Saturday
and Sunday with Maggie Jones.
William Perkins was in Lancas-
ter Lass week. Dan Fields spent
Suudat in Bona.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
BLUFF CREEK.

The health of this community
is very good. The farmers are
now making good use of the
beautiful weather. Our Sunday
school is progressing nicely. We
are having good attendance. No
weddings to report at this writ
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Thomas visited the family of
Hugh Stal1ings Sunday. Misses
Marie and Myrtle Gibbs were
the guests Of Misses Bessie and
Robbie Winfrey Sunday. Hatten
Enoch was on the Greek Sunday.
John Thompson and Ova Malone
were on the Greek Sunday. The
young folks enjoyed themselves
very much at the new home of
j. j. Courtney Friday night.
Misses Josie Courtney and Mamie
Harper returned on the Steamer
Harley from Horseshoe Bend re-
Gently. Miss Eva Harper has
been visiting at Shavertown.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
Brush Creek

TIE farmers have been MAX
ing good use Of the few past
pretty DAYS turning their corn
aid pat land, but it seems to be
ALI off for short time as It is
raining today. Rev. Jas. Daven-
port filled his regular appoint
ments here Saturday and Sun
day with two able discourses TO
good audiences considering the
Indictment weather, Elb ert
Philips and wife were in Nash
vile last of The week to be at
the bedside of the latter's sister,
Mrs. Oscar Nixon, who Is there
for an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. IHerlin Barnett, who has
beenE sick for some time.
was carried to Nashville last of
the week for an operation. She
was accompanied by her husband
and her father, William Thoma-
son, and DIR. r. b. Williams of
New Middleton. Jas. Nixon of
Alexandria has purchased q lot
from Rev. Crawford on Mill
streeb and will likely erect a
new residence in the near flu
ture. Bradeil and Bob Prentice
spent the weekend in Gordons-
Vile. Claren,e Allen of Nash
vile spent the weekend here
with his parents, returning to
the F,ity Monday. Will A.
Tbonfason was III Nashville Sat
urday. George Courtney seems
to hare quite an early corn crop.
He finished gathering last week.
What is the trouble with our
Hugah's Greek correspondent.
Gomez on and give US the news
of Your community. Logan
Crawford. who has been here for
the past few months visiting his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. Craw-
ford, returned to California a
few days ago. s. T. Hudson of
Livingston, who has been here a
few d ays on business returned
holneI Saturday. Mr.. Hudson
was formerly of Brush Greek
and hks many friends here are
always glad to see him and they
are glad ca know that he is maxi
ing a success in the life insur-
ance business.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
ROME

The community is enjoying
the bestof health and we are
looking forward to an early
spring. The family of L. FL.
Walker returned TO Lebanon
this morning after having spent
the weekend with the family of
j. 81. Grissim. Mrs. o.. ID. Mid
gett of Commerce spent Thurs
day with her aunt. Mrs. A. j..
Weatherly. Mrs. Herbert White
field has been called to the bed
side of her sister, Mrs. Joe Har-
lin. who is quite sick pleurisy
Rev. Holified of Lebanon filled
his regular appointment Sunday
to small but appreciatiVe audi
ence. @. FL. Conatser was in
Lebanon today. Henry Conatser
of Cumberland Uni versity spent
Sunday with homefolks. j. M.
Wilson and daughter, Bessie.
have been quite sick for the past
two weeks but are able to be
out again.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
Not q Plow Must Be Idle.

President Wilson, In an. adj
dress at the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States,
Washington. D. c., urged the
business men Of the nation to
find a way to cooperate SO they
attain their share o f foreign
trade. He said that not a plow
must be idle If America IS to
feed the world as the shortage
grows. and that the land must
yield more, and that the govern
ment is ready to give scientific
counsel. The trick that will do
the work is forced plant feeding
examining. making fertile soils
still more fertile. It can be done
at big profit the first season.
We not only need more land
under the plow-we need more
intensive cultivating and ferti-
LIKING of that which is plowed.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
TURKEY CREEK .

Our farmers can't be still
since the sun began to shine,
but hope they will have too
much sence to burn any plant
beds. Jim Anderson and Ebert
Mathews left recently with their
families for Alabama. Miss
Flossie Frogue visited Miss Kate
Massey last week. Bill Corum
and Grady Bowman visited orr
creek last Saturday night. Mr..
and Mrs. H. 4. Key Of Monoville
spent Friday night with their
daughter, Mrs. j. d. Farley.
Rev. A. p. Moore filled his APP
pointment here last Sunday
week. Our school Is doing nice
ly under the management Of
Miss Gladys Organ.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18

Berne. Switzerland, exports q
much higher value IN. Swiss
cheese than in Swiss matches.a
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
The True Gentleman.


Show Us the man who can quit
the society of the young and take
pleasure in listening TO the kind
" voice of age; show us man
who is ever ready to pity and
help the deformed: show us q
man who bows as politely and
gives the street as freely to a
poor girl as to the millionaire.
who values virtue not clothes;
shuns the company Of such as
congregate at public places to
gaze at the fair sev. or make nn-
kind remarks o f passing poor
girls show US the man who abb
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
RUSSELL HILL.

The people of this community
enjoyed the pretty weather of
of last week. d. a. Carver &
Son are going right ahead build.
ing Mrs. Davis dwelling. Rev.
g. w. Ramsey has been work
ing on his lot that he bought in
town. Some of the farmers are
burning plant beds. Rev Calvin
Gregory spent Friday night at
this place enroute to his appoint
ment at Bethany church. ID. a J.
Carver spent Friday night with
his daughter, Mrs. r. e. Patter-
son. Mrs. Alice Jones u d
children of Willette are visiting
Mrs, Jones' parents at this
place.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
LDKe's Philosophy.

Revenge is sweet unless you
get married for spite.
Honesty isn't the best policy
when you are tempted to steal a
kiss.
The fact that man is strong
for personal liberty doesn't pre-
vent his wife from Handwriting
him whenever she feels like it.
A woman always knows what
she wants until she gets it.
If we ever do get around to
telling the truth about every
thing, most of the girls will have
to carry signs bearing the in
scription fresh paint
There are several thousand
women in this country iwho pre-
fer comfort to style. But the
authorities keep them locked
up in BOBBY houses.
They may not notice your vir-
tues, but they never overlook
mistakes.
When man is deeply in debt
he knows that he could get out
all right if he could just borrow
enough money to pay what he
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
Breed Your Mares.

Mare owners the country over
are studying the subject of horse
market prospects. Our farms
have steadily been getting rid
of their surplus horses all winter,
and the war is not over yet.
When tits, more horses will be
necessary to do the farm work
in those countries where every
farm animal has heen pressed
into military service, in addition
to buying what they could here,
and they have taken surplus
that could easily be spared. and
later will need better class of
horses, which can also be used
advanfageously by US. Does it
not seem probable that prices
will soar higher than they ever
have been?
Horses cannot be produced in
short order to fill such demand.
The man who breeds horses now
will be the man who will have
horses to sell when prices are at
the highest point. and tits only
the man who continues breeding
who will have the horses to sell.
America will require about the
same quota Of horses as hereto
fore, and Europe will continue
throughout the war aud after
ward to furnish an export out
let, instead of our former import
supply.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18
SOUTH CARTHAGE.

Rev. Valentine Massey preach
ed at Rewoda church Saturday
night and Sunday afternoon.
There was prayer meeting Sum
day night At the church, A
large crowd was present and
much interest manifested. j.
I. Grissom and daughter. Miss
Edith. of Rock Island were the
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James EIighers. Miss Jennie
Haynie of Nashville is the guest
of Mrs. Walter Garretthis week.
Miss Sadie Gwaltney of Gordons-
vile was the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Robt. Waggoner Monday.
p. K. Haynie of Tonpkinsviiie,
KY, was the guest of w. M.
Garrett Monday, The Wheeler
Holden Tie Works resumed
operation Tuesday. The two
little children of Marshall King
are very sick at this writing.
Carthage courier. (Carthage, Tenn.) 1913-current, 1915-02-18

hors the libertine: who scorns
the ridicule Of his mothers sex
and the exposure of womanly
reputation: show US the man who
never forgets for an instant the
delicacy and respect due q Wo-
man. in any condition or case
and you will show us.a true gem
tlemanEx.