davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
DRAF 7 MEN TO PARADE:
HERE MONDAY

There will he a big demonstration
in honor Of the drafted men in this
city, the coming Monday night Ev-
cry registered man in the Fifth Dis
trict is requested to report at the
corner Of Third and Leigh streets at
$50 l.. NJ. to act as an escort to
the drafted men Of the district The
parade will be headed by the Fifth
District Exemption Board and the
Municipal Band.
The men OF the Fifth District have
been drilling nightly at the Pythian
Castle under the instruction of Capt.
John {. Dabncy and are expected to
make great showing in the parade
next Monday night. The line will
move from the Pythian Castle on n
Third street to Leigh. where the reg
istcrcd men will fall in. thence up
Leigh to Monroe. to Broad, to Fifth,
to the Fifth Street Baptist Church.
wher suitable exercises will be held.
Aftcr the exercises banquet will be
held in honor Of the drafted mon.
committee Of ladies' hadcd by
Miss Rcbccca T. Mitchell and Mrs
Lucy Cross. MANAGERS, are pro
pairing kits for the boys to use in
the cantonmcntS. whenever they are
called to go. There is a possibility
that this committee will be augment
ed by committee OF ladies from
the Second District and look after
the boys in that quota. The Second
District is expected to participate in
the demonstration Monday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
Survivor OF Submarine Attack En-
lists in Navy n, u. S. S. Recruit
L. Dupeo, twen-

l.. uupeo, twcn-
~ 'r1r> ~ ~" ! o:H mingham.
A.;,., W.uKcd uoaru the y. 5. S. Re-
cruit in Union Square at five o'clock
Tuesday afternoon and said he want
ed to enlist in the United States Navy.
While he was being examined by Sur
geon J. j. Kavency he casually re-
marked that he had the experience OF
submarine gun fire during the past
summer. Dupee had shipped from
Portland, Maine, last Juno on tho
Norwegian tanker, "kongSli" bound
for Rotterdam. On the return trip in
the tA;rd week OF August, out four
days, from the coast Of Rotterdam at
five thirty in the morning three shots
were sent across the bow OF the tank
cr. Dupee said:
Il was on watch on the hurricane
deck. The weather was clear and calm
No warning was given except the three
shots. Twenty more were fired and
in ten minutes we were sunk The
crew OF 2S took TO the three boats
and Immediately the submarine arose
and came within fifty yards OF us
This was the conversation the Cap
tain of the submarine had with our
skipper. 1t was all in English with
no trace OF German accent"
" How long have you had this ship?'
said the submarine captain"
;. y year and a half" answered our
skipper"
Where was she built?' he asked"
" Baltimore,' was the reply"
what kind Of a crew have YOU? 4"
" Mixed, Danish. Swcdcs, and Nor
Wegfan&
Any Americans?
None "
According to Dupec the Captain Of
the tanker asked for tow and he
was told that an English cruiser
would be along in the morning The
next day the cruiser came along but
paid no attention to the men. it be-
Eng rule of British Admiralty not
to pick up life boats. After founder
ing in the rough sea with no rations
out few biscuits and little water
the men finally landed at st. NaZarcs.
France.
Dnpee has been three years at sea
having shipped from Norfolk Va. lie
was educated lin the public schools
at birmingham. He was sent to the
Training Station at Newport.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
WHAT SHALL WE Do
WITH THE NECRO?'
tBy Charles StclZlc. J

The tace Riots IN East st. Louis
have been the occasion OF many dis
cusSionS on the public platform in
the last few weeks. The question has
been asked. "llow can We assume 10
free peoples in Europe from tyranny
when we ourselves are guilty OF the
worst kind of tyranny toward IL de-
pressed race" Our guilt in this re.
.pcrt may he somewhat exaggerated
but there is no doubt that the East
ST Louis race riots should have made
every American citizen realize that We
ave in the Negro one Of the most
serious social problems by which this
country is confronted.
Booker T. Washington once said,
cannot hold any man in the gutter
without staying in the gutter myself"
And Washington Was right Aside
from other consideration, ii becomes
4 matter Of self preservation to take
care Of tho Negro.
There is ono big fact that
we have to reckon with-thc Negro
camc to the United States against his
will and he will undoubtedly stay
here. lie VIII not return to Africa to
establish a Libcrian republic as some
people have fondly wished.
1t ia simply a question as to whcth
cr he is to be n good" Negro or a
bad Negro. and the answer to this
question depends as much upon !hc
whites as it does upon the blacks. Ev
cn after coming to this country, for
$50 years We Systematically cXpung-
cd from the Negro race the best quail
ties that Ct man for citizenship in
Il democracy.
Let us look nj few outstanding
facts in regard to our treatment of the
Negro.
We comr'r him 10 life III thc or>t
ID ostioS,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

TIE NEGKO'S GETTING TIRED.
by II. =. Player in Chicago Defender

| see ten thousand restless souls
Give up their daily toll;
| hear ten million voices speak
AS II i'll great turmoil.
The nations asking why this star.
And why this hosts all fired:
Ihc answer comes from far aud near,
The Ncgro's getting tired.
He has fought in all great battles,
lie cleared the fields and smiled.
while other folks who fought or tu,lcd
We're either chat"d or rilcd
In peace he worked: in wars he fought
lie did all things required,
lie helped to save the Nations cause,
But now he's getting tired.
The Negro disobcys some laws,
The other folks aren't free.
1t doesn't seem just really far,
10 hang him to a tree.
An object lesson, some folks say.
ANA thus the news Is wired
lesson that is void OF good,
Thc Negroes getting tired
lie worked almost three hundred years
For trip across the sea.
-Four million worthy souls were born
Srcpcd in humility.
When Providence did set him free,
Ills race was much inspired;
Ambition gained is almost lost,
The Negroes getting tired.
He goes into the market place
To buy and spend ms cash:
lhey spy his face: he has to wait
Almost considered trash;
His money has not bought for him
The things life most dcSrcd,
An equal chance is all he asks.
He's getting awful tired.
If young some call him, "Unclc Jack"
If old they'll call him boy"
They sometimes use him as mat,
And sunctimcs- az = TO-. ...
Hes given names o. many Nlrr!s,
AS though nI wasn't sircu.
There are so many reasons why
Tho Nesro's getting urea
The Good Book says that Of one blood
All men are equally made,
But when he seeks true brotherhood
He has too dark n shade.
Yet others say they're in the path
or him who oft retired
And prayed for all, refusing mono.
The Ncgro's getting tired
He long has walked the darksomc road
1t doesn't seem much brighter.
How long! How long! O mighty God
Ere the load is lighter?
The cry OF shame before Thy throne
Has oft his rights inquired.
"TiS hard To face a frowning world
The Negroes getting tired
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Mrs. IL. G. Vaughan loft tho CITY
cdncSday for hcc home, Farmyillc
Mrs. Maria Jackson of 900 \
seventh St. has been indisposcd. but
Is now much improved.
,Rcv. S. y. Moses, pastor Of tho
High street Baptist Church OF Dan.
VILE, Va, was in the city for a brief
stay. He was looking we'll.
Miss Ollie b. Jackson left last
saturday for Tidcwatcr Institute
Cheriton, Va, where she will instruct
III vocal and instrumental music.
Looking to rent something? See
Cephas. Office, 535 1.2 N. 2nd 81
Telephone. Ran. 5SS.
a. Geo. II. Johnson. the popular
Ner OF the Southside. has pur-
new Ford Car, and can now
n loo,AnE after his business IN.
lhc Ford Way.
--Mr. Joseph Hickman was taken
very seriously i'll last Wednesday even
ing at his home in East 18th St,
Southside
Rev W H.. Dean. cxpastor of the
Leigh st. Memorial church will
preach Thursday night Oct. 4th. at the
the Leigh st. Memorial NJ. i. ch,Irch
"A are invited.
professional Treatment of the face
nalr ana scalp. Hair tinting and dye
ING uohe IN the privacy of your own
home. Call Randolph 39Si.
Mr.: Wyndham NJ. Carter return.
ca 10 New York last week after spend
ing lew days with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. j.. r. Carter.
MIR. S. s. Baker was seen on the
SlrectS this week after a severe illness
since June. He is gradually i'm
proving under the skillful treatment
OF Dr. T.. r. Jefferson.
-ptcv. j. r. Cooper of Danyill,
Va, passed through the city this week
cnroBtc home. He was returning
from his vacation.
MI EdWard y. Baker left the city
"dncsday TO visit his brother in
New York City. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Allen White, Of PETERSBURG
Va. On their return they will visit
Germantown, Philadelphia. Pa. and
Washington. II. c.
Special Mass meeting at Moore Ct
baptist church under the AUSPICES OF
ne Richmond Ind. Ben. Club of Va,
supreme Lodge Inc. Sunday Sept. 80
at " l.. NJ. All members OF the club and
friends are asked to be present. Rev
{. {. Gill. b. d., pastor of the Leigh
81. NJ +. Church will talk on the sul
Ject: Society and its Benefits. Fine
programme will be rendered. All arc
invited.
Mr.. Try Cousins. who was onoratod
on at he Memorial Hospital, is at the
residence of his mother. Mrs. Mickens
M \. ith St, Mrs. Matte Cousins
MS wife. and her mother were called
TO Philadelphia on account of the
illness Of her brother. Addison Law
SON
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
AMERICAN BANKERS
ASSOCIATION MEETS
LARGE ATTENDAN tE-WAR SEES
SION OF THIS GREAT Or
GANIX\TION.
Savings Bank Session Begins Work.

Atlantic City, \. j., Sept. 90
Delegates TO the American Bankers
ASs"cia' non have been steadily arriv-
ln& here. Banker John Mitchell, Jr..
OF the Mechanics Savings Bank OF
klchmond Va. came III tonight over
the pennsylvania. and was met bv
Gen. y. +. Davidson. He entered an
automobile and was registered at
kidIey 5 Hotel where quarters had been
previously secured for him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY

me palatial Marlboro.Blcnhcim
l'"''l was scene OF tranSccndcm
ncaniy last night. The prorusion of
flowers, electric lights. magnificently
EnWhcd ladies ana magnificcntly form
ed gentlemen added to the attractive
ness Oh the scene. The Executive
'onhrll, the controlling power Of this
great organization had been in session.
ne grand reception in honor Of the
body took place last night
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Bertha O. Jackson and Mr..
Edward Washington. Jr. were married
at the home Of Mrs. Annie Green, Englc
wood, n. j.. Saturday afternoon, Sep
tcmber 20. 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington will re-
ccivc their friends at their home 724
n. 5th street. Richmond, Va, Thurs
day evening, October II. from $50 to
1890 p. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
TROUBLE IN GEORGIA.
DR.. King and the Street Car Folks,

DR.. King and the Street Car Folks.
Rev II. j. King, d. d., cx-Sccretary
or the National Baptist Convention.
unincorporatcd gives an Interesting
account of his experiences i'm Atlanta
Ga 1t seems that down there coiorcd
people are not only separated on the
street cars, but they are not allowed
10 leave the car through the 3amo en-
trance with white people.
FORCED BACK INTO THE CAR.
Not known a'hg this, and with no
signs to guide him. he got off a street
ear at the wrong opening Although
he was on the ground. the conductor
and motorman ordered him to get
back on the Strcctcar and get off at
the other end. When he drmurred
one of them grabbed the switch.stick
with which to strike him He was
forced back on the car and then aligh .
cd from the colorcd folks entrance,
much to his chagrin and disgust.
TIE INFORMATION BUREAU.
At the Information Bureau, the white
lady would not pay any attention to
him and information given was In Il
tone that he could not understand
According to his statement. he got
more than enough OF Georgia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
COLEMiN-HOWELI,,

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Howell request the
honor OF your presence at the marri-
age Of their daughter. Rosa II. to Mr..
w. II. Coleman. Thursday evening.
October 4, 1917, at o'clock at sol / q
N. Fourth ST., All friends are invited.
No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

sanitary convenience ~ norsn or
yard or stree: whicn whites consider
an absolute necessity.
We drive the worst forms Of immo.
rality into the Negro quarters and
then curse the Negro because Of his
moral weakness. If there is to be a
"rcd light district" in town, ii is
dumped into the area into which we
also dump the Negro population
1t would be n comparatively easy
matter to produce statistics to indi-
cate that the Negro is the worst Grim
inal in the country. But how can he
help becoming such? We subject him
to the ScvrrcSt tests Of our city life
physical, moral and political and
then cyniCally declare that the mig
ger" is no good anyway
The Negroes who live in these un-
sanitary and immoral surroundings
are our laundrcsScs, nurses and cooks
If there is contagious disease in their
own homes and there is much Of it
they are sure TO bring it to our homes.
either personally or through the
laundry which we send to them.
Washington was right. If we keep
the Negro in the gnttcr. we shall be
compelled TO stay there with him. We
can't get away from him. 1t is i'm
possible to hf We nation part free and
part slave, and it is stll more impos-
Slblc to have i'll one country a moral
ly and physically dccaying race. and
surviving race untouched by the dy
ing races fate. And let it be remcm-
hcrcd that the 10000 900 Negroes in
the United States constitute 10 per
cent Of the population Of our country.
a rf f,.,
find comfort in the statement that la
Dor leaders are responsible for the
mistrcatmcnt Of The Negro race. But
this may be st down as fact--orga-
nizcd labor is as ready as anybody
else to give the Negro square deal.
Every man who becomes a member
OF the American Federation Of Labor
obligates himself never to discrimi-
nate against a fellow worker on ac-
count Of creed. color or nationality
ThlS is as high standard as one
could find anywhere and in a gencr-
al way it expresses the attitude of
organized labor toward the Negro
throughout the entire country.
1t is true that in some parts Of the
United States there is Il prejudice
against the Negro among trade un
fonists, but whenever this is the case
these trade unionists simply reflect
the opinion Of the :ocalled "bctter
classes" Of the community. For OK
ample 1t is safe to say in such com
munitics 1t is easier for colorcd man
to join Write mans union than it Is
for colored man to join a white
mans church. Ordinarily when there
Is prejudice against the Negro on tho
part Of the white trade unionists ii
Is due largely to the Negroes charac-
ter and not to his color.
1t is unfortunate that systematic
efforts are being made to bring the
Negro from the south to the large in
dustrial ccnters OF the north The Ne
gro is probably much better fitted for
work on the farm than he Ia for
work In the city. The latest census
reports Of the United States govern.
mcnt brought out the fact that Ne.
gro farms in the south had increased
q per cent while i-cgro population in
creased only 10 per cent throughout
the country.
The real friends Of tho Negro will
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
Special Benefit Performance.

Special benefit performance at the
Globe Theatre. North Second street,
Monday October /, 1917. Opening Dav
Reception for tie benefit Of the Col
ored Old Folks Home and Colorcd
Orphan Asylum All interested in n
worthy cause arc invited to come.
Children Day until $50, Five cents.
Adults %nd children after $50, Ten
cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
GREAT PRODUCING POWER

lhese reports will also appear in
inc financial journals Of the country.
Hlr. Mltchcll showed that the annual
producing power OF the colored people
OF thc country is six hundred million
uoi'ars per year. The meeting Of the
savings Bank Section here is the
largest in the history of the organiza
tion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
"THE FATE OF THE WAR GOD"

This is the title Of the original play
to be produced by Mrs. NJ f. Sat
tcrGcld next Month, 4 large caste
is rchcarsing now and the play will
be 4 sensation here. Watch for the
date.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

WANTEn-An intelligent woman for
housckcepcr. Must be good cook
Address in own hand writing
Address, Industrial Union, p. 0. Box
70i Southern Pines, ~ G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
THE BANKl3RS MEET

Thc Savings Bank Section met this
morning at 10 o'clock at the Marlboro
ilenhelm, President Geo, E. Edwards
Oh me Dollar Savings Bank of New
nork presiding. Invocation by Rev.
Thomas j Cross.
The address of welcome was deliv-
erca by MIR. Elwood S. Bartlett.
Cashier OF the Atlantic City National
hank. The response was delivered by
MI. Is. Noel Vice President &c Inc
Savings Bank Section.
The feature Of the morning session
vas tto address BY Hon. Basil r
blackctt, c. e. Special Representa-
i've OF the British Treasury.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Looking to rent something? SEQ
Cephas. Office, 535 1-2 N. End St.
Telephone, Fan. 688
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

Batch OF 40 Make Tour Under Mrs.
Roper, and Others May Have Like
Chance.
The men OF the merchant marine
have the rough end OF it III this war.
Stoking the engines far down below
sea level, where they cant possibly
escape ii the ship is torpedoed; serv-
ing as mess boys, cabin boys, common
sailor; no glory very often not even
uniform to advertise what they are
doing their bit without the glim-
mcr OF a hope OF reward. That is why
the Scamen's Church Institute OF
New York which nightly harbors 500
OF these scamen in its bg building
at 20 South street, is making Il siren
uous effort to give them a good time
while ashore. And as the most OF
them are in such terror OF the dang
crs Of the land that they won't ven
turc from the waterfront unattended,
rubbcrneck trip through the wilds
OF New York was deemed the thing
taat would hit the spot.
The first one came off yesterday.
George B. Vanderpoel gave the $50
"hlch took forty tired, lonesome, friend
less scafarers for jolly three hours
trip through Riverside Drive, Central
Park and other places of interest and
gave them the time of thcir lives, if
the way they whooped and sang chan
ties was any 'indication Of their feel
inps
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
tOl.UttED BANKER
MAKES REPORT

FOR the first time in the history Of
me american Bankers Association
PRESIDENT John Mitchell. Jr's., re-
porl as chairman Of the Special Com.
mltt"o on the Nation Wide ,rbrir;
NampaiEn among Colorcd people an
peared IN the advance report of tho
ohlcerS OF the Savings Bank Section
ana was distributed among the more
lhah TWO thousand wealthy men or
me country 1t produced much favor
able comment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
MAY BE TWO TRIPS A WEEK.

Such rivalry was there among the
500 men in the building for the chance
to 80 on the first trip that the Rev.
Carl Podin, who managed it, had them
draw" for the privilege. The hope
was held out that there will be at
least two such trips week for a time
else there Is no telling what might
have happened to the forty who drew
tho lucky numbers. 1t all depends on
tho generosity Of the publu whether
the trips can be made a feature.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
THE BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE

ms description of the financial con
al'lon growing out of the war was
realistlc. He stated that the war was
costing Great Britain thirty million
uo!iars per day. He explained how
inns expense was being met. pcoplc
gave their time and their labor and
'he'r money and took from the roy.
erhmeht its /. o. IT," He explained
now everybody could help in This
world war. lie spoke for more than
an honr. The body listened with rapt
attention and at the conclusion n
rising vote of thanks was rendered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs. II. {. Vaughan loft the city
" cdncSday for hcc home, Farmville.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29
TINID SAILORS SEE CITY WITH
CHAPERONS.
Torpedo Dodgers Fear to Venture
Among Wilds of Manhattan
Without Escort.

Batch OF 40 Make Tour Under Mrs
Roper, and Others May Have Like
Chance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-29

AddrCSS: p. q. Box IS.
We have put the facts up to the
Scnator--and we here request every
loyal Afro American in the United
States to write Congress TO give us a
hearing. This request includes drafted
young men OF our race. 1t includes sol
dicrs of our race
We are due this consideration
because we lost our property while
we were deprived Of orr personal libcr
ty by Y. S. Officials which Is contrary
to the u. S. Constitution. Mrs. NJ.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-07-12
FEED COWS BEFORE cALvINe
This Preparation Mas Much 70 d
With Amount Of MILK and 8wttsr-
fat Cow Produee0

The proper time to begin feeding .
dairy COW Is six or eight weeks before
calving, and practical dairymen agree
that this preparation has more to do
with the amount Of milk and butter
fat which cow produces during the
lnctation period than does the feeding
during any other period.
For cows cnlvIng during the sum-
mer or enriy fall most dsirymen like
to have small pasture away from
the herd. but with an abundance Of
grass, and, in addition, they like to
feed n suitable grain mixture. Corn
silage. with clover or alfalfa hay and
a limited grain ration Of three parts
ground oats, two parts OF bran and
one part OF oil meal is especially good
for cows cnlvIng during winter or early
spring. After calvIng the cows should
be brought slowly up to full feed and
thereby steadily to higher produc-
ton.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-07-12
KILL GREEN CABBAGE WORMS
Excellent Plan to Let Children Catch
White charlottesville Spray
With Paris Green.

Give children few cents to make
nets OF mosquito bar and catch tho
white butterflies fitting over your cab
bage and caulihower fields. since the
female moths deposit the eggs from
which the cabbage work comes. Chill
dren might well be paid. also. for pick
Ing off the green worms before they
have done much injury.
Spraying with paris green II quite
commonly practiced. and cabbage will
stand strong application. A mar
ket gardener OF our acquaintance uses
spray ms strong rs Ave pounds Of
pnris green In 4 5Ogallon barrel Of wa
ter. Cabbage may be sprayed M to
within II week or NO Of being gathered.
when necessary, without any damage
whatever, or amy danger.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-07-12
TEST SEED FOR TERMINATION
Proper Rate Of Seeding Can Be De-
tsrrninsd BY Use Of WEI Paper and
Two Dinner Plates.

Most Of the commoner seeds, In
Guiding the cereals, clover and alfalfa,
may be tested for termination easily
and quickly on the farm. Take \ fair
sample Of the seed to be planted and
count 100 seeds. Fold a newspaper
30 there will be a dozen thicknesses,
six by twelve Inches: soak It In water,
squeeze out SO 1t will not drip and lay
on q dinner plate. Place the seeds on
the paper so they will not touch each
other and fold the wet paper over the
top to cover them. Turn another din
ner plate over this and keep at room
temperature for four or five days.
Examine the seeds and count out
those which have terminated. and II
there are still seeds which have neither
geemfnated nor decayed. wet the paper
again II necessary and set away for
two or three days more, and again
count those which have terminated.
This shows the proportion Of live seed
and the proper rate OF seeding In de-
terInIned accordingly.