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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-23
Mr.. Browns newspaper Instincts

Mr.. Browns newspaper Instincts
crowded to the front again.
'By Jovel You're Germanl You're
in the army-you speak English E.
It's too good a chance TO miss Say,
can l interview your
Major Won Brenig regarded him Gu
riously for a moment He seemed to
consider that the American would be
satisfactory person to talk to. for
he said presently:
"Yes-for | should like America to
understand, to realize what Germany
is fighting for"
'Finer Charlie exulted. "Can Ger
many VIM" he demanded, looking I'D
at Major Won Brenig in his most pro-
fessional manner.
at is inevitable-therei is no chance
to fail" the officer replied
"And what is Germany going to gain
from the war-if she wins?"
when she wins. you mean," the ma
jor corrected him stiffiy.
swell. when she wins" Charlie con-
coded.
"she will be the greatest power in
the wo-ldr'
'Ex, ept the United Statesw Charlie
interposed.
do not let us discuss your coun-
try, siri You are my guest"
Charlie rose and bowed to the Ger
man.
Il get your he said. ooh, just a
minute"' he added. since the major
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-23

appeared to consider the interview at
an end. And what about EnglandT p
he asked, dropping into the chair once
more.
That question was one that the Ger
man officer was only too ready to take
up.
what army has Englandf' And
straightway he gave the answer.
None! In only one thing is England
our superior-in lies and intrigues!
There she has always been our master;
but she will not fight That is for
France and Russia to do. But If the
war lasts they will grow weary of be-
ing the catspaw. England is
fine example of your happy Ameri-
can phrase, Let George do itr"
And the French?" Charlie persisted.
THE French For forty years they
have been thinking of what some day
they would do to Germany; and while
they thought, we have planned. we
have worked-and now today we are
ready-and they are notr'
You seem very confident" Charlie
told him.
"Why not? For forty years
our men of brains have been planning
systematic most marvellous system
in the worldr'
What a pity it isn't devoted to
peace instead of war" the American
said somewhat pensively. All the while,
as they talked, the boom of field guns
in the distance punctuated their SEN
fences.
an the end it will be for peace"
Major Won Brenig said gravely, the
peace of the world. For this Is just
war-and justice must triumph"
"But what OF these poor people
these noncombatants-who streamed
through here little while ago"
at is the habit of an invaded coun-
try to proclaim the invaders as bar
barians," the Teuton replied warmly.
But we Germans are not barbarians.
We are simple people fighting only
for our fatherland."
And the ruined towns-destroye ed
homes-and civilians shot?"
But Major Won Brenig had always
an answer ready. He was an honest
man; and he was convinced OF the
justice of the German cause.
IF we are fighting soldiers we treat
them as soldiers" he pointed out. But
if men or women Turk behind closed
shutters or on housetops to shoot our
men we shall burn the house they live
in and if there is resistance we shall
kill all those who resist. 1t is regret
table, but we must stop guerrilla war
fare. We must fight under the laws of
civilization"
Another roar as of distant thunder
interrupted Charlie Browns next ques-
ton.
"And you call that civilization?" he
demanded, while the windows of the
Lion dor ratified under the shock OF
the distant cannonading.
II dor
81 am your guest" Charlie said. So
far as he was concerned, he had heard
enough. In fact, he had heard almost
too much for his own peace of mind.
81 think we'd better not continue this
discussion or we might get into an ar
gument-and that wouldn't be diplo-
matte"
CTO BE .CONTINUED)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-23
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel VIII
loughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, a New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel,
a resident of Sir Georges household,
secretly married to Streetman, a German
spy, though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman: furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
TO Brussels as a German spy In order TO
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond, Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at a Belgian inn as the German army
comes. She is Madame De Lorde. She
begins to work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-23
Odorless Onion

Members of the Vegetable Growers
Association of America, in convention
recently at Chicago, announced that an
odorless onion would soon be put on
the market. The onion win not affect
ones breath, they said, and viii be
come as popular as the strawberry OF
watermelon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
FINE APARTMENTS

In company with Grand Chancellor
"attE, | visited the fine apartments
OF MI. Charles Shipley, 7OS Madison
ave: lie had furnished this place
III nhe style. Tho kitchen, dining
room etc, are fitted up-to-datc. He
mas mo Chandler touring car and in
tniS L wendell my way to Union Sta
lion VIA The Afro-Amcrican offices,
Where Editor j. II. Murphy and his
sun greeted me. Mr.. Murphy is sue
.oc"ihs well with the No. s Linotype
ana MS printing plant is an asset or
"hich nc Is very proud. | soon
reached tho station and was on NV
way 10 washington, ID. @. l did not
go INTO the city but kept On to n
Iuilhan sleeper. The porter assign
Gu me TO seat 3 and at 6:30 D. m, 1
was In my home .GitI where / found
INC loiio"lhg letters awaiting me:
Savings Bank Section
american Bankers Association,
Five Nassau ST.,
New York, July "a, 1917.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr,
PRESIDENT Mechanics Savings Bank
Richmond, Va.
My dear Mr.. Mitchell,
was very sorry indeed that l was
not IN when You called the other day.
l would like to have conferred with
you relative to situation III which
we are mutually interested. l should
DC very pleased TO hear from you as
TO development OF thrift among col
ored people Of the South.
With kind regards and best wishes
Sincerely yours,
Nj. III. HARRISON,
Secretary.
MEGENTITAIER LINOTYPE COMPANY,
Executive Offices
Tribune building,
New York, July 20, 1917.
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr..
president Mechanics Savings Bank,
noo Richmond, Va.
Am sorry l missed you in the Office
yesterday.
GLAD you remembered to call, and
nope Tor chance to meet you at some
later time.
with warmest regards,
Yours as ever,
WALTER II. SAvORY.
Manager N. Y, Sales Department
Mcrgenthaler Linotype Co.,
L smiled as I read these cOmmunica-
tons and then sighed as I proceeded
10 attack the pile Of correspondence
ana other work that had accumulated
during my brief three days absence
from Richmond, Va.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
DIDN'T SEE MIR ENROL.

l looked in vain for Edward Enrol,
the star performer in previous Zicg-
field Follics and man who above all
others seemed capable Of drawing out
of Bert Williams all of the best
theatrical qualities in him. But l
was content. The staging OF passing
events, the posing OF men as Wash
ington, Lincoln and Wilson were
theatrical masterpieces. No ono i'll
that vast audience so far as / obscrv-
cd regretted the price paid "to see
tho show" l walked out one Of the
exits with Robinson trailing behind.
| had entered on one street and
found myself OH another. We went
over to Brooklyn. A few moments
later both had retired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
EDITOR MITCHELL s
CONTINUED From First Pagc.)

and fined and if not prompt in paying
1t the Jail would be the alternative. l
fancy | can see the look of disgust
upon the countcnancc of His Honor
Justice John Jctcr Crutchfield and
the stern reproach of that able jurist.
Judge ID. c. Richardson as either the
one or the other pronounced the sen
tencc Of the court. The girls,-ac-
tresses were surprisingly beautiful
under the stage lights. Their cos
tunes at times were evidently Of
interest to every woman i'll the au-
d1cncc. The gowns were expensive
and OF the latest models. The lack
or gowns and well,high everything
else were practically the same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
A COLLEGE YOUNGSTER.

He spoke III college style. Bert
scratched his head. He showed his
disgust when his son refused to obey
orders. Then he snatched his hat
from his head, and placed his red-cap
on hia trembling son ordered him to
take two satchcls that he (BerD had
been carrying and announced to his
son as the latter moved off, "Th's is
my graduation and your Commence
mcnt." He intended that the boy
should work from that time onward.
This hoy" proved later to be one of
tho white actors and it was evident
that he wanted il to bo known for
when he partially removed his dis
guise. he announced that Bert was
not his real father.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
THOSE COMlCAL ANSWERS.

The answers lie gave to queries
were as unintelligible and as devoid
of the exact information as they could
be. In desperation, when cornered. he
usually referred the passenger to the
information bureau on the noXt level
above. Th9n came white girl look
ing for her father. He too was ION
the next level" Then another. Bert
sent her to the same place. When
both returned, having found out the
deception there was scene The in
formation bureau official returned and
Bert showed signs of great satisfac-
ton. Then came a college upstart, as
black as Bert Williams seemed to be.
He wore the latest style suit and hat
and Il pair Of large goggles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28

type and full force OF employees. l
looked into Il. G. Browns banking
establishment. He has partner
now. Then l returned with Rev. DR..
Graham. III passing l met DR.. ~ Il.
Mosscll in front of the Frederick
Douglass Memorial Hospital. l had an
engagement with Miss Otto Graham
that evening. I was there and wait
ed. laid down on the sofa and |
went to bed where | did not wait. l
was called at about $50 or S:45 D.
m., when the hour set was around 7
p. H. | answered but there was no
positive response until the next morn
ing shortly after 6 o'clock when |
started for the Broad ST., station to
take the train to Baltimore despite
DR.. Graham's injunction not to run
oil early like you always do"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
TIE GRAND CHANCELLOR OF
MARYLAND.

lie telcphOned for Grand Chancellor
George ~. Watty and later his smil-
ing countcnancc was seen in tho
doorway. Hello, John" he said. l
see YOU are going to sue me for fifty
thousand dollars damages. don't
KNOW how you'll get it unless you
arc going to take it out in children,
mats all Two got" l laughingly told
nm II that was true the sho. would
pass over his head. There were 9TH
ers. Ihcn we discussed economic
conditions, the exodus Of colorcd peo-
pie from the Southland. Refresh
mehts were served and they wanted
me TO spend the remainder Of Satur-
day there. | was due in Richmond
'hat afternoon and must lacve on tho
next train
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
4 GREAT BARGAIN.

The next morning after breakfast,
In company with Rev. w. NJ. Moss, d.
d., went to the Mergenthaler Limo
type factory where | parted company
with Robinson Davis. lie wanted
some gum and he went into store to
get it. When he came out both OF us
had disappeared. Rev. DR.. Moss and
his congregation, had purchased a
large spacious church cdiiice formerly
occupied by the Central Baptist
Church (whitc). 1T has n lot 100 feet
wide by 103 feet deep and the red
brick structure covers almost the en-
tiro lot. Its seating capacity is 1900.
1t has Il main auditorium, galleries,
circular pews, cushions, Sunday
school rooms, library, piano and
organ that Originally cost $1,000, car
pcted floors and hard wood furnish.
ingS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
BERT WILLIAMS.

Have you ever seen this popular
and famous colorcd htimorist and ac-
tor? | have. l first met him in the
Broad Street Station at PHILADELPHIA.
or the stage, he is fine looking,
majestic and commanding in appear
ancc, being usually accompanied by
his undcrstudy, called by his admirers
his valet. | saw him again in Rich
mond city at Miller's Hotel where
he was having a good time with his
associates, having loaned his name
and presence" to advertise and boost
an aggregation of New York musical
artists who were giving an entertain
ment in the City Auditorium. On
neither occasion did our feelings seem
to be mutual. I gravitatc to tho
higher ideals and he to the lower
ones.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
infantile PARALYSIS Cases.

With two cases Of infantile pa
ralysis reported, New Castle, Pa,
authorities arc taking every prccau.
ton to prevent spread Of the disease.
A strict quarantine has been ordered
for all homes whore cases are found to
be existing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
IN BALTIMORE AT LAST.

Arriving i'll Baltimore having had
breakfast on the dining car, J. could
not locate any one over tho telephone,
so l took motor bus for q Saratoga
ST, where l met Attorney William C.
McCard, my former X. Of p. enemy"
ana one Of Supreme Chancellor
Green's counsels. He made me well
come. Come in John" was his en-
preston. We talked over matters.
We're going to lick you IN the Court
OF Appeals he said. reminded him
that he had been of that opinion with
reference to the Supreme Court. |
assured him that he had no moro
chance OF winning that appeal than
ana bob'tailed mule III ny-timc
virginia was considering the prob
ability of taking that ten thousand
dollars which had been put up to re-
imbursc the Grand Lodge, X. Of p Of
Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
Daniels Reuuisittons ShIps.

The reqnisitioning of CONNER
cial ships was begun by Secre-
tary OF the Navy Daniels. Seven
tank steamships were ordered to re.
port at Atlantic and Pacific ports to
carry fuel oil for the navy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
five DAYS NOTICE
FOR THOSE CALLED
OFFICIALS Believe Exemptions
Will Be Many.
ONLY BEST TYPES TAKEN
War Department Officials Believe the
$4,000 Men viii BIO Drawn From tho
First 1900 Numbers.


Selection Of tho new national army
Will be under way within ten days, ac-
cording to Il statement made by Brga-
dier General Crowtler, provost marshal
general.
Tho official tabulatien Of the draw
ing at the great draft lottery on Friday
Will be completed in a few days and
the result announced.
The official numbers will be sent to
the 1867 exemption boards throughout
the United States as soon as they arc
available. Five days notice will be
given to the men who are to be called
up for examination and one n day In
each district will be examined until
the quotas are complete. War depart
ment officials are Of the opinion that
not more than ten mon out OF every
hundred drawn will be sound qualified
for service.
Officials are emphasizing tho exact
Ing nature Of the examination which
the men must undergo. None but tho
very finest and most jhysically sound
type Of men will be accepted under
tho terms Of tho Instructions which
sicians. AS consequence, IT is pre-
nlcted that tho first national army Of
$4,000 men Will Represent the very
best physical and mental type Of Amer
lean young men.
Physical defects, 1t IS believed, will
account for tho disqualification Of 40
per cent. Fifty per cent OF tho ro-
maindcr will probably be found to have
dependents. Further to out down tho
number of available men will DO tho
alien and industrial exemptions, OF
wt"ch there can BIO no accurate esti-
to ~ this tive.
10 SECURE tho nEst army Of $4,000
men 1t Is not likely the draft numbers
above 1900 will be called. Each num-
Der represents approximately 5000
men. The first 1900 numbers follow:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
"U-NEED-IT"

The new scientific remedy for corns
bunions and calluses. 1t does the
work. We will refund the price If it
fails. Order a package today. Price
35 cents postpaid. Worth a whole
lot more. WALTER S. LINDSAY
AND BROTHER, Manufacturing Phar
macists, Emporia, Va. ct
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
y BRIDES PREPARATIONS.
Then followed other humorous

Then followed other humorous
scenes. They staged bride and
would you believe it? She was COM
pleting her toilet preparatory to the
brldal ceremony. After scanning her
operations every one in that audience
was able to tel the texture quality and
shape OF wcll-nigh everything she
wore. She was surprisingly beau
lllul. No wonder men and women
struggle to sec this aggregation of
talent. It was organized to attrac.
ana draw both money and the elite,
the rich and those in moderate cir
cnmstanccs. 1t had drawn me, al
though l came primarily to see Bert
Williams.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28

with female traveller. Then the fun
commenced. Bert Williams comical
look was mirth-producing as he had
previously announced that he could
read words of three letters. The posi-
ton required him to give information
from the time tables.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
HAVE YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED
R0a1le and Holmes
Harness Company
II 1-2 NORTH 18th St.
Phone, Mad. $685..

We make and repair anything in
Harness line, Suit-cases, Leather Bags
Automobile Cushions, etc. We carry
full line Of Harness, Whips, Robes,
Bits, Pads, Brushes, Combs, Harness
Dressing, Salves, Nets, Oils, Halters,
Saddles, Hardware, etc. We make
Specially Of Handmade Harness. Our
motto Is to SATISFY YOU. Your
patronage will be appreciated. Stop In
and let us sSrye you. All work
guaranteed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
Say Germans May Have Lost 100000

The German losses since their
counter offensive was opened against
the French on the Aisno river
front, was estimated by competent
military critics at from $4,000 to 100,-
900 men. These figures include killed,
wounded and pisoncrs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
A DISTINCTION WITH A DIFF
FERENCE.

When I saw him in PHILADELPHIA
with this same aggregation Of white
talent, he represented the simple good
natured rollicking Negro Of other
days and never the modern, cultivated,
independent self-supporting colored
citizen OF today. But he showed rare
talent and it may be said in his favor
that he made friends for his people
and never enemies. So it was in New
York on July 10Th, 1917 when the cur
tain went up with scene represent
ing the Information Bureau in the
New York Central Depot, a white Of
fetal was soon supplemented and aided
by rcd-cap porter, attired in tho
inimitable style Of Bert Williams.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIA-
TION.

DR.. Moss atated that the selling
price to tho Concord Baptist Church
was $1,000. | was nstoundcd. The
church cdiiice was erected in 1885. It
is in most desirable ncighborhood l
went through the building from one
end to the other and during all my
wandcringS havo never noted great
or bargain. \ few moments later
was at the Pennsylvania Station in
New York, but not before I had called
at the Offices of the American Bankers
Association at Five Nassau ST., where
l was most cordially received and
agrceahly entertained by Mr.. r.. r.
Wilson, assistant to Col. Fred e.
Farnsworth the very able secretary.
| fingered upon the suggestion that
Mr.. NJ. W. Harrison the secretary of
the Savings Bank section was expect
ed shortly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
MARVELOUSLY GRAND.

At times l could almost see nature,
unadorned and other times l could SEQ
nature fully attircd in everything this
world affords. The scenic effect, were
marvclously grand and Il was incon-
ceivable to tho ordinary mind how
such a magnificent aggregation of
talent could be grouped together upon
one stage. The follies of man and
womankind were relcntlcssly shown
and the vast audience that had s,rug-
sled for admission some paying as
high as $500 and $1,000 per night
felt that they had been fully repaid
for this expenditure of money during
war times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
DIR. GRAHAM PILOTS ME-.

I visited the offices Of the Philadel-
phia Tribune where I met my old
friend and co-worker in the newspa-
per business Chris. J. Perry. His
Manager, G. Grant Williams was
experimenting the issuance Of that
journal. Mr.. Perry's attractive daugh-
ter and his quick-witted son assist
him. The Tribune is one Of the lead
ing race journals in this country and
Is admirably controlled by the man.
agement.
| visited the Offices Of the Christian
Recorder. They have a No. limo
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
SOLDERING UP.

Tho dog walked across the stage In
II staggering manner, leaned against
tho house and slid down to the floor
stupidity drunk. The wagon came,
the gong sounding. The other police
man had disappeared. The dog ap-
peared to be SOLDERING up. The patrol
officer looked at him in disgust. Is
this what the wagon was called ror?"
lie laughed. The dog staggered
across the stage, pushed in the saloon
door and disappeared inside OF the
bar-room from which he had a few
moments before been elected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
AN ASTONISHED AUDIENCE.

The establishment OF the audience
was echoed by the laughter that fol-
lowed rs this bum, this dog staggered
across the stage with every rccling
attitude Of the provcrbial drunkard.
Then policeman appeared. What
arc We dom here?" No answer. "Sober
up or I'll call the wagon. He took
the recling drunkard by tho arm.
The drunkard collapsed and slid to
the floor where he lay III apparent
helplessness. The policeman stood
INN beside Il house and he slid down
unable to stand upon his feet. lie
went to the patrol box. lie pulled tho
signal, warning the drunkard that he
must sober Up as the wagon was com
inc
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
THE SALOON AND IT'S OCCUPANT

| saw one scene staged. II repro
scented saloon from which issued
angry voices ordering out a bum who
had taken on too much liquor. The
door opened and he almost flung the
drunken Individual into tho Streets"
1t arose and staggered, leaning beside
the saloon front. Then the surprise
Of the audience was followed by
laughter. Would you believe it? The
object was not over two feet, six
inches tall. 1t was a dog. He wore
silk hat, Il coat with swallow tails
of the latest cut, and a pair OF
brooches that baggcd bit in the
scat and he walked or staggered on
his hind legs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
RECOGNIZED BY THE AUDIENCE

The audience recognized him at
once and he was greeted with ap-
plauso. Just how Bert Williams the
tall, astute, good looking yellow man
manages to convert himself into
STOPPING, hump shouldered, black indi
vidual, with language to suit, will al
ways be a mystery to me. The rail-
road official left Bert Williams in
charge while he stepped out to flirt
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28
THE ATTORNEYS OFFICE.

This accomplished and popular
young Official VAS evidently delayed
and l failed to see him. I hurried to
join the mighty throng below. I
called at the law Offices of ATTORNEY
MILFORD II. Smith. lie is located in
the Sun building. His fine library
attracted my attention. lie kecps
busy. 1t was word of greeting, COM
ment on the New Rochelle meeting
and as [ came down in the elevator
with him and a white visitor with
whom he had an engagement. he
showed me the shortest and quickest
route to my next destination. I board
Ell parlor car for Philadelphia and
arriving there was soon seated in the
Office of the Fraternal Clarion, Grand
chancellor b. G. Golfers official or
gan.