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many impossible. The Indications,
however, are that a peaceful war will,
be maintained after the fighting one
has been ended.
1t Is intended to form an alliance
OF nations ana make the German EN-
could not be accomplished by the
sword will be brought about by peace
able means. President Wilson makes
reference to this method of warfare.
AS 1t Is. France is practically out of
OF the lighting as she has exhausted
her man-power and has drawn gen
erously upon the colored folks OF her
dependencies and in America TO help
her stem tho German military flood.
AS 1t is regarded as treason to talk
peace, nearly every one is talking
war, although secretly they long for
the silencing OF the heavy cannonade
that has been shaking Europe for
three years or more.
Men may have their personal
opinions, but oil are standing patri-
otically behind the Statesman in the
White House, and the soIons in Con-
gross. Criticisms Will come no doubt
after tho war, but at present, silence
reigns, Old Glory floats and the peo-
pie Of the country hope for the best
as 10 result of the declaration of war
against Austria. The political sur
geons are at work on the patient.
Let the relatives keep quiet until the
operation Is over.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
PRESIDENT WILSON'S RECON-
MENDATION.

President Woodrow Wilson deliv-
cred message to the Congress that
has astounded the people OF this coun-
try. He recommended that the Con-
gross Of tho United States declare
that a state Of war exists with Austria,
the principal ally Of Germany. AS
Germany went to war on account Of
and In defense of Austria. the situa--
ton is anomalous. This is not a
formal declaration of wal, but mere
ly the statement that a sta.e Of war
exists. 1t remains for Austria to de-
Clare war on the United States. 1t is
also an interesting fact that Germany
has never declared war on the United
States.
This accounts for the fact that Ger.
man submarines have not made their
appearance on this side of the Allan
tic to destroy American shipping. Ger
many will no doubt figure up q huge
bill against the United Safes for
lending assistance to her enemies.
AS the United States of America has
decided that Germany will be defeat
ed. u Is a question as to what kind of
indemnity, If any the government
here will demand of the German EN-
pire and its allies. For our part, it
seems to us that the attitude of this
government with reference to Austria
was the direct result Of the recent
allied conference at Paris, France.
It was done to hearten the Italian
government that now faces destruc,
ton at the hands OF the Austrian and
German armies. If the Italians can
be induced to hold out until the United
States can get it's troops in France,
different story may be told upon the
battlefelds Of Europe. 1t is general
ly conceded that Germany cannot be
defeated on the field of battle. She
can only be subdued by exhaustion.
II is one Of the marvels of the cen,
fury that she is still in the contest as
a fighting factor. The conquest OF
life. provisioning her dommisaarns
and giving her needed supplies In
practically all branches Of her indus
tries.
/ Then came the collapse of Russia
which relieved the tension in the
East and sent hundreds of thousands
, OF seasoned trOOps to OyerWhelm tho
Italians in South eastern Europe ant
to swamp the British in the West II
Flanders. Germany has been given {
lease Of life, variously estimated t
be from one to two years. The al
most inexhaustible resources Of this
country are now being drafted. i
the war Is not ended soon, tho rein
=. forcements will make victory for Co
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
ROANOKE NOTES
(For last weeks notes, see page q

Roanoke, Va, December, g 1877
Mrs. Alice Steward, of Fourth ave-
nue.. N. w. left last week for a
Northern trip, visiting her brother In
Philadelphia. On returning she will
stop In Baltimore and apend a short
while with her sister. Ophelia.
Rev. Lee, Of Pocahontas preached
for the people Of High street Baptist
Church Sunday morning and night.
The people were highly pleased at
the grand services rendered by this
wonderful divine. The Spirit seemed
to catch hold of the audience. The
financial demonstration was good.
Mr.. Allen Franklin has been pro-
noted to corporal at Camp Lee. He
spent Thanksgiving with parents at
Vinton, Va, Mr. and Mrs. John Frank
lin.
The program of the Winton Public
School on Thanksgiving Day was at
tended by large crowd and was a
great success. 1t was given Jbv the
teachers, Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Hack
ley.
Sunday morning, IRIev George C..
Taylor Of Mt. Zion A. M. q. Church
spared no pains when he took his
text from Nehemiah, using the words
Il am doing a great work, so that 7
cannot come down. He referred to
the present surrounding conditions
being so great and Of so much vital
Importance that the whole attention
of men had need to be seriously en-
gagged in. order to complete the task
laid at our hands for present and flu
ture generations. First, of putting
an implicit trust in our Fathers Col,
feeling he will take care of us in
these troublesome hours Of our land
and nation.
In memory Of my loving mother,
Mrs. Sarah Terry, who died Decem-
Der 3, 1916:
She has been gone from us twelve
months,
Her Spirit in Heaven to dwell,
We miss her presence with us,
We know that whatever the Master
doeth it Is best,
For He doeth all things we'll.
Mother Angel, we will meet again
where no sighs or tear-drops fall,
when the mists have rolled away
BY her devoted daughter, Mrs
Gillie T.. Ferguson, 225 Fifth ave-
nue., N. w.
At Mt. Zion A. M. IL. Church Sun
day night the Rev. George p Miller
delivered the discourse of his life, in
the writer's opinion and that OF many
others who mentioned the same dur
ing the following week. Hise text
was, "For the Son of Man came to
seek and to save that which was
lost" He made a beautiful illustra-
tion Of how Christ sought mon
and how he had made it plain when
he said, "And I, if I be lifted UP
from the earth, will draw all men
up unto me-" The Communion was
administered.
Mrs. Gillie Hancock, 308 Ninth
avenue, N. T.. returned Sunday from
Williamson, w. Va, whore she spent
Thanksgiving with her daughter and
niece.
Prof. M. Traynham, 226 Fifth ave
nue.. N. w. made flying trip tt
Durham, N. &C. to spend Thanksgiv
ing with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lille
Bullocks and other relatives. He
returned homo Monday much elatet
over the trip bringing his daughter!
their time honored present fol
Christmas, beautiful rich fruitcake
with which Mrs. L. "A. Bartie, 22t
Fifth avenue and Mrs. Cassandrs
Wright were highly pleased.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
NEGRO SEGREGATION UPSET.
Baltimore Ordinance Unconstitutional
Federal Court Holds.

tltimore, Decems II 4,-Judge John
@. Rose in the Federal District Court
here today decided that the Baltimore
Negro segregation ordinance comes
under the ruling OF the United States
Supreme Court which recently declar
ed the Louisville segregation or1i-
nance unconstitutional.
Judge Rose held that both ORDINANCE
es were identical in ono essential,
that they prohibited white persons
from living in blocks with Negroes
and Negroes living in blocks with
white persons. Judge Rose. in babe
ais corpus proceedings, ordered the
release OF a Negro charged with vio-
lating the ordinance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
DANVHiIiB NEWS.

The Annual Thanksgiving service
Of the Tents were held In the Ridge
ST., Tabernacle Sunday, November.
25th, Rev. ]. r. Cooper, pastor OF
Trinity Baptist Church delivered n
very able discourse from the text:
EVERY Wise Woman Buildeth Her
House." Prov. 14:1. Music was rend-
cred by the choir of Trinity Baptist
Church.
Last Sunday night between and
10 o'clock. thieves entered the home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Coleman and stole
SIS In cash, a gold watch worth more
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
The following telegraphic dispatch
explains itself:

The following Geographic dispatch
explains itself:
Washington, December 3.-The en-
ecution of Private Frank Cadue, Of
the infantry, for the assault and MUIR
der OF a seven year old French girl,
in France on November s, has, been
approved by the War Department.
Cadue was hanged, after sentence
by military court martial instead
OF being shot, as had previously been
said. The record Of the trial says
he confessed to the crime and plead
cd that being under the influence OF
liquor, no did not know what he was
doing.
In reviewing the case, the War De
partment considers that military law
has been complied with in every re-
spect. Cadue's was tho first case of
its kind to occur In the American
army abroad.
Suffice 1t to say that Private Frank
Cauue was white man and not a
Negro.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

We read about Col. E. NJ. House
and he seems to occupy tho same rel
alive position to the Wilson admin.
Hanna occupied towards the McKin.
ley administration The only differ.
ence seems to be that there is no
barrel" in sight, but Uncle Sans
"barrel"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
Ebnezcr's Young People

me meeting of the Young Peoples
League Sunday Mt the Ebenezer Bap-
fist Church was very enthusiastic
one. The subject, What Does Christ
Want Us to Do?" was introduced by
Mr.. w. d. Johnson. Further discus
sion by Messrs. Gaines, Ponere and
Smith. The president, Mr.. Albert V,
Norrell. Jr. prayed for our boys at
Camp Lee. Miss Edwina Clay re-
cited. Benediction, Mr.. II. Henry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Uncle Sans government is hiding
the legs OF its men with long over
coats and Dame Fashion Is exposing
the same extremities Of her women
with short skirts. 1t seems that the
part that should be exposed to view
Is being hidden and that part that
should be hidden is exposed to view.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

A few months ago thousands Of peo,
thousands Of these same people are
after sugar. This Is the way OF the
world. Just let person know or
think they cannot have q thing and
that is the very thing that the per
son will almost die to have.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

MULTIPLICATION AS ASSIST
ANT UNDERAKER. AND EN-
BALMER Wanted by Young Man.
Graduate Of Eckel's College Phil.
Pa. Holds Virginia license. Had
two years. practical experience.
Can furnish necessary refereices.
Address, CHARLES G. WAYLAND
Care Irvtng-Way-Hill Co., Char
lottesville, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

The Richmond City School Board
is doing AN in it's power for the ad-
vancement of the school population
in this neighborhood and is winning
the cordial approval Of all rightIthink
ing citizens.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Some people see two years more
Of war and for our part at the pres
ent cost, aggregating nearly one hun
dred thousand dollars per minute for
all parties to the contest, we cannot
figure more than two months OF the
same kind of slaughter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Mrs. Eliza Stanfield, &C Chestnut
avenue returned Monday, December
from Pittsburgh, Pa, where she
had spent about three months pleas
ant vacation with her daughters, Mrs
Mamie Jones and Mrs. Helen Barlow,
Mr.. Isaac Stanfield, her husband, met
her at Columbus, Ohio and they re-
turned together.
Mrs. Mary G. Whitton, Of Sixth
avenue, N. w. has been much indis-
posed for two weeks or more.
1t is hoped that all churches and
congregations throughout the city
will do whatever they can for their
young men, who have gone to the
front.
Mrs. Helen Finner and Mrs. Hen
rietta Brown spent Thanksgiving in
Wytheville, Va, the guest Of Mrs.
Eliza Dickerson.
JOHN MONTRE DIED.
John Montre, who was fatally shot
by Byrd Wade Saturday night died
as result of his wounds at the Bur-
rell Memorial Hospital. Montre was
shot as the result of an argument
over crap game, which took place
over Gaylord Drug Store. Just what
led to the difficulty Is not known but
it is supposed that the two men fell
out over the manner In which the
bones were rolling. Wade gave
himself UP to tho authorities and
gave bond for his appearance.
DEATH OF A. II. BROWN.
Mr.. Arthur II. Brown, 80 Gilmer
avenue. N. W., who has been Ill for
some time, died early Wednesday
morning. AZ" FIis remains were carried
to st. Louis for interment, accom-
panied by his mother.
Mr.. Vernon Hackley, of Bluefleld,
w. Va. was In the city this week en-
route to Mullen, w. Va, where he
will locate"
Mrs. Sue S. Watkins, 1871 High
street returned from Hampton, Va,
where she spent Thanksgiving, visit
ing her son, Mr.. Herman Steptoe, at
that great scifool OF learning.
Mrs. Lucy Arlington Wilson, OF
Pittsburgh Pa. is visiting in Roam
Miss Pearl Tucker, of New York
CITY was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
SSOIBC Soi0hiai IVA ~ Ac" NoJo Aeh~os
week.
Mrs, Ada Smith, of Wilmington, N.
c. sister Of Mr., Preston Mush PIT
Wells avenuer will spend the Winter
rs his guest. -
Miss Estelle Lawson and Mr.. Will
lie Jones were married In Lynchburg
on the 2Sth. day of November. We
wish them much success In life. They
are living at PIT Wells avenue.
Lieutenant Hunt, who has been
stationed at Fort Meade, was in this
city Sunday shaking hands with old
friends. He was looking fine and Is
anxious to go to France to render
service for Uncle Sam.
Mr.. Augustus Banks, Of Richmond,
Va and an inspector of the American
Beneficial Insurance Company Is in
tho city for the company.
A special congregation assembled
at the First Baptist Church Sunday,
at $3.50 o'clock to consider plans for
the organization of Red Cross unit
at every colored church. Addresses
on the cause, needs and value of the
Red Cross was by Mrs. M. M. Cald-
we'll; it's purposes and achievements
by Mrs. S. M. Jamison, white.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

The feeling of antipathy to colored
folks Is disappearing in all parts Of
the country and the feeling of dis
trust of white people on the part Of
the colored people Is vanishing in the
same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

WANTED-Bright, Active, Intelligent
Men and Women Of our race to rep
resent us in every part Of the
country In a digniflcd, honorable
business where the earnings will be
from $500 to $4,000 per month.
Enclose stamp in replying. Address
Manager, Box S54, San Antonio,
Texas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

When you see a man going down
the hill. it Is not wise to throw brick
bats at him to make him go faster. It
Is not right to treat a woman in the
same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Be polite coiored folks and obliging
to white folks and to your own peo-
pie. If anything, be too polite. 1t Is
far better than not being polite
enough.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Save your money. It will pay you
so to do. Good times always immedi-
ately follow the end Of a war and for
the most part, accompany It even
amidst much suffering unless the
country at war is being invaded by
hostile armies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

people of this country. either white
or black should his efforts FAIL for
both are periodically supporting him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

We need a Chamber Of Commerce
among the colored folks. A way can
be found to get valuable information
from the Chamber Of Commerce
among white people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

A writer has found out that it costs
the State five hundred dollars to
electrocute a person, whoseSbody is
not worth ten dollars and whose room
in the world Is not worth ten cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Poor folks, who have been calling
for help have stopped doing so, they
are looking at the National Govern
ment, which Is doing the same thing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

When a civilized people burn hui
man being at a stake, they show plain
ly that they have degenerated to a
level below that Of the victim that
they execute.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Colored folks have always lallied to
the support Of the United States
Government. The trouble has been
that the United States Government
has not always rallied to colored
folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

The Russian bear has gone into its
mole and 1t Is busily engaged In pull
ing the hole in after It. The opin-
ion Of the Entente Allies is imprint
able.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Worry puts as MANY people into a
graveyard as diseases and somo peo--
pie believe that 1t does even more
than this.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

~ s'ssa FsallsStsss2
The Holy Bible Is a great consola-
ton, when you fail In your efforts
or face a great calamity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Lack of money will put a woman
out Of humor quicker than anything
else.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Colored folks are getting together
again. The white folks seem to be get
ting apart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08
MIDDIIEsEX COUNTY NOTES.
CHURCHVIEW.

News reached here that Mr.. H.
Clay Lee Of Mascot. Va, and Miss Ar
ME Gatewood were married in Phila-
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AL Communications intended for pub
ltcatton should be sent so as to
reach rs by Wednesday.
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FOUR

PabHshcd every ctM day by John
NttchcN, IT., ct 81 N. 18th Street,
Richmond, Virginia.
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JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-08

Entered ut the Post Office at Richmond
Virginia. as second-cldss matter,
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER Sth, 1917

21th:&pSS l,
Colored folks, who support colored
enterprises are supporting themselv-
eS. 49,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-06
COMBATING
GERMAN SPIES
Secret Service Men Work
ing With Agents of the
Allies
NV AssocIated Prssa.l

Washington, July 6.-More COM
plete and efficient cooperation of
United States secret service agents
with those of European allies is
recognized as the great problem that
must be met in stamping out the spy
evil.
While it was stated yesterday that
operatives of the state, war, navy
and justice departments are CO.
operating with good results in
running down active alien enemies,
II was strongly indicated that much
remained to be accomplished in re-
lationship with the services Of fore
ign countries.
Representatives of the allies al
ready are in this country, IL is said
and are working to bring about the
desired cooperative action.
Great precautions are necessary to
prevent enemy agents from becom-
ing cognizant of the nature OF the
work or the methods of communicat-
ing. The secret service Of the
United States was confronted at the
entrance of America into the war,
with program of discouraging
magnitude.
The machinery of the departments
built up almost entirely for the
handling of domestic problems was
suddenly required to shoulder the
immediate burden of coping with
thousands OF plotters and spies. The
recovery of the system from the
first shock, officials declare, was ex-
ceIlenf.
Many statements set on foot by
enemy plotters have been thwarted
and IT said that the archives OF
the department contain records Of
activities. which would, IL made
known, be Of startling nature.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-06
ADDITIONAL LOANS
MADE TO ALLIES
American Commission Puts Cost OF
Rebuilding Russian Railroads
At $400, ,00O. 900.
(Rv Associated Press.l

washington, July 6.-Additional
loans OF 800 700, 900 to Great Brit
ain and $50, 1000, 900 to Italy today
brought the total war loans of the
United States to the allies to ST.
203, 600, 900.
Great Britain has received $685.
600, 900; Italy 0.000, 900: France
S210. .0O0, 900; Belgius $45,000,000. and
Serbia 100000 and S100,000,000
has been placed to Russia's credit.
Russia's quota, however. has not
been formally accepted, as special
Ambassador Bakhmetien has not
been formally accredited TO accept
the loan. The members of the Rus
sian commission called on Secretary
McAdoo today for a discussion Of
the situation.
It is considered probable that Rus
sia Will ask a credit Of approximate
ly s400, ,000, 900 in the near future in
accordance with the request Of the
American railway commission which
announced today in Petrograd that
1876, 100000 would be required to put
the Russian railroads in shape.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-06
LEFT ON FIVE
DAYS NOTICE
Red Cross Mission to Rus
sia Has Sailed From
Pacific Port
NV Associated Press

Washington, July 6.-That the Red
Cross mission to Russia was organ
lied. equipped with several carloads
of serums, hospital supplies and first
aid materials and started on its way
within five days after designation OF
the members was revealed yesterday
by Red Cross officials who had been
Withholding details until after the
missions departure from a PACING
port.
The missions accomplishment on
short notice was declared by the off
iciaIs to be "stupendous feat"
Scores Of telegraphic orders for
materials which Russian Ambassa-
dor Bakhmetieff said were urgently
needed In Russia were placed even
while the mission was speeding across
the country and were rushed to the
port Of, embarkation.
All members of the mission have
been given special military commits
sions, DR.. Frank Billings of Chicago.
chairman OF the mission and William
B. Thompson, Of New York, business
manager. being given the rank Of
lieutenant colonel.
Each member wears the military
service uniform Of his rank Even
the two motion picture operators who
accompany the mission to make films
of Russian war scenes for later dis
play fn America, are commissioned
second lieutenants. Most OF the other
commissioners have the rank Of
major and attaches have been made
lieutenants.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-06
SWEDEN MUCH
WORRIED BY
U. S. EMBARGO
Factories are Closed Be-
cause of Shortage of
Materials
CROPS WILL BE
BELOW AVERAGE
Stocks of Petroleum,
Leather and Coffee Near
~ ing Exhaustion
fRy Associated Prese.l

Stockholm, July Washington
dispatches of the last few days fore
casting the sharpest limitations or
possible discontinuance of all ex-
ports to neutraIs caused anxiety in
government circles and among the
people generally. The situation Is
already grave and the prospects pic
tured by news from America renders
ii still more disquieting.
Crops are likely to be below the
average. Manufactures of various
lines are closed Dy lack of raw
material. Others cannot maintain
production much longer. Benzine
and petroleum are nearing exhaus-
tion. Leather is scarce and so dear
that a pair OF ordinary shoes cost
from SO to &12. Auto tires bring
$500 apiece. The stocks of coffee in
the kingdom will be exhausted in a
month. Long lines of people stand
outside the stores waiting TO buy
coffee.
The government already has taken
measures TO deal with extensive un-
employment which is considered in
evitable IL the war lasts another
winter and IL becomes impossible to
import needed commodities.
In view of the assertion in some
quarters that Sweden's imports are
not intended solely for Swedish con-
sumption the Associated Press asked
Herr E. b. Trolle. formerly minister
OF foreign affairs and now president
Of the governments war trade COM
mission, for a statement.
He said:
"Oficial statistics of Swedish inn
portations for 1915 which are now
nearly complete demonstrate COM
pletely the erroneousness OF asser-
tions that we are bringing in Am
erican products for the purpose Of
passing them on to the central pow
ers"