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manifest. Like officers, like men.
Lieutenant-Colonel Young Is seeming
ly resigned to- the seemingly inevi-
table and he takes an optimistic view
of the situation. Those Of us who are
In active contact with this mammoth
racial prejudice political machine
know exactly what this move means.
No one thing could arouse the color
ed people more than this threatened
retirement OF one Of the ablest Off
GERS in the service, when this retire
ment Is brought about by a question
able procedure.
If man under medical examination
Is diagnosed as having heart trouble
and yet he can pratice deep breath.
Ing and indulge in strenuous exercis
es with no apparent Inconvenience or
injury to himself, what does 1t matter
to him or to any one else If he has
heart trouble. II an officer has high
blood pressure and the high blood
pressure Is not known to him and It
does not inconvenience him IN any
way and he is able to discharge all
his duties, In fact can run, skip. Jump
march and do every thing else re-
CURED OF him, why should he be de-
clared to be unfit for active service
when eyen aS SHOULD he die, his own lijo
would be lost and this life belongs
to him and no one else has q right to
DC concerned about it, If he Is satisfi-
ed?
Gentlemen, it will not do. This
"race-prcjudice business" is being
carried too far. Every citizen in the
United States, both white and color
ed should write letters to their con-
gressmen and senators to bring abou.
I'M investigation of this affair. W.
cannot believe that the DISTINGUISHED
occupant In the White House will be
party 10 such an outrage. We see
no reason why al efficient officer.
who Is without high blood pressure
with high blood pressure as one
who is without high blood pressure
should be believed OF active service.
Possibly If Col. Young could be re.
lieved in some other way of the posi-
ton he occupies in the line of promo
ticn Iii about 4S hours afterwards, it
might be discovered and ascertained
that the high blood-pressure" in
his anatomy had disappeared. Selah.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
THE ST. LOUIS MASSACRE.

The massacre at East st. Louis, iii.
nois grows in horror, the indications
are that even the State officials
were direlect In the performance of
their duties. The charge is mado that
the members Of the National Guard
sent to the city were unarmed, or
rather had ,been provided with empty
rifles. They were about just as much
service as wooden soldiers would
have been. Colored people were dis.
armed and white people were permit
tod not only to keep firearms but to
use them upon men and women.
me report Of the affair shows tho
depravity Of human nature in Gonna
sec'lohs or this country. Pleading,
begging, frightened, women were heat
en- and even little children were burn
ell To- death and their bodies crcmated
IN the houses IN the section ASSIGNED
TO colored people. Night across the
Mississippi River were thousands OF
coaored people, many of them prosepr
Gus and well to do. They were helm
less while the slaughter of their peo
pie was taking place. The affair is
sickening and the reports of the af
fair make the crimes committed all
the more hideous.
Colored people will yet learn that
they must organize for mutual pro.
lection, that they must learn to pro-
tect themselves first and then expect
others to protect them afterwards.
sympathy is oil right and expressions
Of horror over an outrage of this
kind timely, but we should be prepar.
ed to act at the time the butchery Is
taking place. One hundred determin.
ed colored men could have produced
panic among this class OF people and
the story as finally told would have
been different. towards are willing
to slaughter sheep, but these same
towards hesitate to kill bulldogs
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
Court OF Appeals.

Supreme Chancellor s. w. Green
knows that the Grand Lodge, knights
OF Pythias Of Virginia put up it's
money to aid in the fight to save the
Order. 1t knows that It's protes. was
against the use of these funds to pay
the incidental expenses Of the Order,
Instead of being utilized solely for
the purpose of paying the expenses Of
tho suit at law and yet he makes
this misleading plea with the hope of
deceiving the knight-hood and of plac
ing the Grand Lodge, knights of Ply
thias of Virginia in false light be
fore the Pythian people of this coun
try.
He is also fearful less demand be
made by the several Grand Jurisdic
lions for refund of the money that
they unlawfully paid and for the non
payment of which hundreds of mem
bers were suspended from the Order.
All Virginia wants are her rights
The Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia has decided the aues-
tions at issue. The Supreme Chancellor
was evidently so upset that he mixed
up the name of the Courts and with
the decree being sent out with
tho proclamation issued by him, he
had not read 1t sufficiently to be
able to rop"rly designate and name
the Court In which the cause had
been submitted for hearing.
Certain 1t Is that the public may
be able to judge of the merits of tho
case. Pythian people in this country
want peace. we believe, but Supr. dc
Chancellor Green and his "rule or
ruin associates want war. The Grand
Lodge, knights Of Pythtas, N. A., S.
A, E., A, & A, Is waging a defen-
siye contest. 1t Is ready for peace,
1t Is equally we'll prepared to wage
prolonged contest for the rights
guaranteed to IL under tho laws OF
the Order and the statutes of the
United States. AS to the cost of
the proceedings, we venture the
opinion that the Supreme Lodge will
eNpend at least five dollars for every
one dollar spent by the Grand Lodge,
knights Of Pythias Of Virginia and
| prove to be the final loser In the
| contest. Selah!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

Attention is called to the fact that
the farm implements manufacturers
have practically no stock o.: hand
and that thousands Of farmers In re-
cent years have allowed their equip
ment to deteriorate to such an extent
that many implements cannot be
used this year without repairs.
Reports show that great shortage
In farm implement. prevails. All
factories making tractor plows are un
able to- meet the requirements of
their trade. The corn acreage has
been decreased by the shortage of
listers, the tool necessary to plant
corn in fall wheat fields. A shortage
Of regular corn planters is also incl
nent. This Is occasioned by inability
to secure raw material, particularly
iron and steel productions.
The production Of implements has
been less than normal since 1913.
During this period farmers have not
purchased to provide fully for their
needs. Tools In the hands Of farmers
are more nearly worn out than ever
before. Dealers and manufacturers
stocks are reduced.
The increased food requirements
mean increased acreage and more than
the normal supply of implements is
necessary If the situation Is met
This condition Is accumulated by a
shortage o. labor on the farms and
the necessity for increasing tho pro
portion of work done with machinery.
implement manufacturers are making
every endeayor to increase their pro-
duction, but are actully faced with Il
decreased production because of their
inability to get material.
There are manufactured and sold
to farmers In this country yearly ap-
proNlmately 100000 harvesters and
binders. a harvester and binder aver
age to cut go acres OF wheat a year.
This decrease in supply of nipple
ments would result in decreasing tho
farmers harvesting ability 1,25O,00O
acres.
In addition to this, binders arc
used for the harvesting of oats, barley
and rye, of which there are 10000, 900
acres planted per year and a CORE
spending loss would be experienced in
these crops.
There are $4,000 corn planters a
year sold in the United States. A corn
planter averages to plant 40 acres q
year. Reducing this output 25 per
cent. means reduction of 500 900 acres
planted, which, according to Govern
ment reports f production for 1915
OF 2S.2 bushels per acre, would mean
a loss of 22560,00O bushels Of corn.
Steel manufacturers in limiting
the supplies Of materials for nipple
ment concerns, are proceeding upon
the theory that II the farmer will re
pair his wornqut tools and the dealers
and manufacturers exhaust their
stocks, implement manufacturers can
supply the absolutely necessary needs
or the farm If they only operate at
30 to rs per cent. Of their normal pro
duction. This conclusion Is wrong and
unless modified will result in a seri-
GUS food shortage.
Farmers tools are seasonable i'm
PIGMENTS. In many classes of work
it is not possible for the farmer to
lend tools to his neighbor or even to
assist his neighbor in his work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
THE STRANGE CASE OF COLONEL,
YOUNG.

The information sent out to the
press Of the country that Lieutenant
Chas. Young had been ordered to Let
terman General Hospital at the Presi.
dio OF San Francisco, California for
observation by army surgeons on &C..
count Of alleged "high blood-pressure
has been confirmed. I. has also been
established beyond question that Col.
Young does not need nor has he had
any medicine and that he has not been
sick and has not been even ailing,
but the army surgeons have alleged
that this "high blood-pressurc" I'M
fits him for active service.
AS to just what the Examining
Board will decide is the question. The
possibility Of depleted ranks among
tho other officers might leave this
lone but distinguished graduate from
West Point Academy in line for
brigadler generalship. 1t is a notori-
GUS fact that there is a dearth Of Off
GERS in the United States Army. An
attempt is now being made to sup
ply this deficiency by training men
chosen from private life, without
previous military training for the
purpose Of having them command
raw recruits.
The danger OF such q policy is
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
REV. CARY ORDAINED.
Rev. VIM. II. Cary, Ordained.

Washington, D. c., July 3,-On
Tuesday July 3rd, 1917 an Ordination
Council assembled at the Trinity Bap
list Church in Church street between
18th and 18th Sts., N. w. for the pur.
pose Of ordaining Rev. VIM. II. Cary.
Rev. Cary III 9. native Of Richmond,
Va, He was at one time the Assis-
tant Secretary Of the Richmond Y.
M. c. A, was at one time student
of the Va. Union University, and Is
at present a theological student Of
Howard University.
Tho Ordination Council was COM
posed OF most distinguished Baptist
Diyines. Among them were DR.. M. w.
d. Norman, pastor Of tho MetroDoli-
tan Baptist Church and Moderator Of
the Council; DR.. J. l. Lovings, pas
tor of the Enon Baptist Church and
Secretary OF the Council; DR.. w. D.
jarvis, pastor OF the New Bethel Bap
fist Church and Catechizer Of the
Council.
The candidate for the Holy Orders
was examined as to- his christian ex-
perience, call to the ministry and
on Articles Of Faith.
The candidate. Rev. Cary passed
such fine examination that he was
congratulated by DR.. M. w. d. Nor
man, the Moderator and given 95 per
cent. by DR.. j. I. Lovings, the Secre-
tary Of the Council. Indeed every one
In the Council was pleased with the
creditable showing which Rev. Cary
made.
The Ordination Program was as fol
lows: The opening prayer by Rev. J.
L. S. Holloman of the Second Baptist
Church was very fervent one. A
very appropriate passage OF scripture
was read by DR.. w. II. Jernigin of Mt.
Carmel Baptist Church. The Ordina-
ton Sermon by DR.. w. J. Howard OF
Mt. Zion Baptist Church was very
practical, timely and suggestive
Among other things DR.. Howard en-
phasized the fact tilat If Rev. Cary Is
to command the attention OF the Pew
he must continue studying. Study
DOCKS and study men. DR.. Taylor Of
tho Florida Ave-, Baptist Church pray
cd the Ordination Prayer. < very fit
ting CHARGE was given the candidate
by Or. jerry Fields Of Friendship Bap
list Church. Among other things DR..
Fields insisted that Rev. Cary should
prepare his sermons carefully and
prayerfully. DR.. J. I. Lovings Of Enon
baptist Church presented the Bible in
very fitting terms. DR.. Lovings re-
minded the candidate Of the necessi.
ty o. preaching the gospel of Christ
rather than the theories Of men. DR..
VIM. ID. Jarvis Of New Bethel Baptist
Church extended the Hand If Eel
lowship, welcoming Rev. Cary to the
Baptist Ministry.
The Council having ended the mem
bers OF 1t, repaired to a very elaborte
feast prepared by the Trinity Bap-
fist Church in honor Of her candi-
date.
A. S. Helm, A. B., B. d.
Howard University.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

The bill of indictment preferred
against John Bunyan ran thus: "John
Bunyan hath devilishly and pcrnicious.
~ abstaincd from coming to church to
hear divine service and is common
upholdcr Of several unlawful meetings
and conventiclcs, to tho disturbance
and distraction of the good subjects OF
this Kingdom. contrary to the laws OF
our sovereign lord the king" He was
convicted and Imprisoned twelve years
and six months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
Mt. 0. TO BUCKROE-JULY I
TIMES 2 PLUS q PLUS 4.

Dear Friend: This Is to notify
you that Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Will give It's annual excursion to
Buckroe Beach, July 10th, 1917. We
thank you for the interest you have
manifested by your presence On our
annual outings Of the past anu we
are counting on you this year.
Order and decorum guaranteed for
we carry police protection. The
train leaves Broad and 10th Streets,
$3.50 A. M. &C. & o. R. r. Re-
turning, leaves Buckroe Beach, Z P.
M.
All! Come and go:--with Mt. o.
to Buckroe.
Respectfully,
j. ANDREW BOWLER, Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

East st. Louis murdered many
colored folks, but every life lost Is
ohe cause of an awful toll being paid
Wy the United States of America in a
lost reputation for humanity and
charitableness. The entire country
must necessarily bear the reproach Of
this outrageous barbarism and that
distinguished citizen, Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt was not slow to- observe II,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
The Virginia Council Of Defense

Richmond, Va, July The Virginia
Council Of Defense Is making an Of
fort to induce farmers to repair their
farm implements and to make The best
use Of them that possibly can be made.
1t Is deemed imperative that conser
walton be practiced in this respect as
we'll as in others If the food produc
tion Is to be what tho government
hopes 1t will be.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

ViRGINIA---In tho Law and EQUITY
Court of the City of Richmond, the
18th day OF Juno, 1917.
WILLIAM Hicks. p,a,ntir
vs..
MlNNUD HICKS. ..... Defendant
The objec Of the above styled suit
Is to obtain n divorce from the bond
or matrimony, by the plaintiff from
the defendant on the grounds of
abandonment and adultery.
And an affidavit having been male
and filed that the defendant Minnie
Hicks Is nonresident Of the State
OF Virginia, it Is ordered that abe
appear here within fifteen days after
due publication Of this order and 10
Whatever Is necessary to protect her
interests herein.
a Copy-Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
j. r. POLLARD, pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
A Skirt Hanoer.

A good improviscd skirt hanger Is q
strong hatpin. Fold tho skirt twice at
tho band. stick the hatpin through the
back In two places. leaving enough Of
the pin exposed to hang over Il nail or
hook. The skirt will never DO pulled
out Of shape.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
Word From Brsr Williams.

Once pom time Man lost SO much
sleep worryin' over trouble what wuz
to come dat when Trouble come sho'
puff do Man wuz dead ter do worl,
an Trouble walked all over him an
said: Hes too triGin' fer me ter fool
with. l wouldn't waste ttme on no
slchr'-Atluntu Constitution.
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Workman Killed by Falling Metal.
Struck by n heavy plate that fol-
from an electric travelling crane at the
Federal Steeel comnany's plant, at
Chester. Pa. James s. K!ee, forty
'ears old. was killed.
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Colored folks are constantly an
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Mrs. Mary 70. Williams of ALLIE
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for the Planet. Her husband Is now
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his subscription for the reason that
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the paper.
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PERSONALS

Prof. J. Fl. Hill Of WASHINGTON
D. c., spent week here visiting
friends and acquaintances. He re-
turned home this week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

Being firmly Of the opinion that the
faithful loyal Grand Lodges tina: stood
by the Order and paid their assess
ments when the very life of the Order
hung in the balance and decisions
from Courts had been given to discon
tinue the use Of the name and embems
OF "The Knights Of Pythias," and the
assessments then collected enabled
the cases to be carried to the highest
Court Of the land, and decision was
rendered that saved the Knights of
Pythias Of Virginia, as we'll as else
where, should not alone be taxed with
the cost OF saving the Knights Of Py-
thias of Virginia and the Order, but
that the knights Of Pythias OF Virginia
should also be compelled to help to
save themselves and to that end every
legitimate resource Of the Supreme
Lodge should be resorted to in order
to have the Knights Of Pythias of
Virginia bear their legitimate share
OF the burdn-" Of saving this Order to
our people.
An appeal from the decision of the
Circuit Court Of Appeals Of the Dis
trict of Columbia to the Appellate
Court Of that d.. trict and a super-
sedeas apL cal bond having been given
TO the Court on June 23rd, 1917, the
status OF the Grand Lodge Of Virgin
ia and its Jurisdiction to the Supreme
Lodge and its Jurisdiction is the
same as it was prior to the opinion
and decree given by the Hon. Circuit
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JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-02-06

Thos. Maui, the Copeland mer-
chant, was registered at the Com
mercial Wednesday.
The Christian Ladies' Social club
will hold cooked food sale Sat
urday at the Bonner Supply Store.
Better take in the show tomor-
row at the Amazon and get a free
ticket for Thursdays Red Feather.
It's good.
Ed. LaFountain came in Saturday
to visit his brother who is con-
fined in the Bonners Ferry hos
pital
w. H. Heideman, who is employed
ON the Samuels ranch at Samuels,
was transacting business in town
yesterday.
J. H. Johnson had the misfor-
tune to slip last week and crack the
newly knitted bone of a broken leg,
having been but recently released
from the hospital.
Ray Heathershaw left Monday for
Troy, Mont, where he has a posi-
ton as lineman with the B.. G. B.
Mining company. Mr.. Heathershaw
recently completed an electrical
course in Seattle.