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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-23
RED CROSS BENEFIT
FRIDAY, AUG. 81
Local Talent To Present Plays fer
Benefit of Hand County Society

A benefit entertainment for the
Hand County Red Cross organization
will be given at the Miller Opera
House next Friday evening, August
31st. The evenings program will con-
sist Of three one-act plays presented
by the best Of our local talent. Altho
there have been a number Of enter
tainments or socials throughout the
county this is the first benefit to be
given by the local chapter and 1t
should receive the hearty support Of
the community. Following is a syn
opsis Of the plays to be given:
JUST AS wELL-a Twentieth
Century Romance by ]. Hartley
Manners.
Doleen Sweetmarch Marie Coquillette
Mrs. Carfax. Grace Butler
Captain Trowbridge ......L. e. Jones
Scene-Morning. Room OF the
Sweetmarch home.
THE TRAVELLING MAN-an Irish
Miracle Play by Lady Gregory.
The mother. ....... Carolyn Waters
The child. .......... Hubert Smith
The Travelling Man...... Fred Smith
Scene-The Kitchen.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-23
Work Of Exemption Board

The arduous work of the local ex-
emption board has been completed,
and Hand county's quota of IA men,
with 10 per cent reserve added, is
ready for approval or rejection by the
higher authorities.
The completed work of the board
shows "a men accepted for military
service. Failure to answer Of six
men in the first call of ltS does not
relieve them, but the local board has
received instructions to cut them out
of the county's quota. In the last call
Of so, all nswereL The completed
list now stands as follows, so far as
local selection is concerned, with ap-
peals and occupational exemptions to
be decided by the state board at
Pierre.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
SUSPEND JUDGMENT ON THE
HOUSTON RIOTS.

tR1chmond Virginian, August 25.)
TASTY conclusions about the Hous-
ton disturbances, in which Negro SOL
diers OF the regular army ran amucl1
and killed number of policemen and
citizens. should not be drawn In so
serious situation. all available facts
should be in hand before any one I'M
dertakes to decide what caused the
trouble and what should be done
Information so far as available indi
Gates that police officers arrested a
Negro woman and, later. two Negro
soldiers who protested. Other Negroes
arming themselves and disregarding
the attempts OF their officers to keen
them In control, marched down town
In mob, shooting into houses and at
people on the street as they went
along. They were scattered by q
military guard and many of them
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
RONCEVEIaTE NEWS.

Ronceverte, w. Va, August 26.--
The colored citizens of Ronceverte
are more than glad that Editor
Mitchell has won complete victory
over those who have tried so hard to
humiliate the leading Negro paper of
this country. Editor Mitchell, we
are with you. We like your method
OF Spreading That wniCii tends TO hein
and uplift rather than that which de-
grades and draws back. West Vir-
ginia is learning more to appreciate
such a man as Mr.. Mitchell. Long
may those wholesome sayings contin-
lie to spread over this broad land and
may those truths for which The
Planet has stood, be realized and
may those who have opposed such
wholesome sayings, be converted into
those principles that uplft those who
are oppressed.
Miss Augustine Patterson. who has
been confined has been reported much
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Riddle, of Hunt
ington, w. Va. were pleasant visitors
OF their parents, Prof. and Mrs. r. ID
Riddle, of this city.
Messrs. w A. Egglcston, Tom Long
and Miss Lena @Hopkins, OF Cheat
Club have returned home.
Mrs. Blanche Breckenridge and
nephew have returned from visit
to Huntington.
Miss Clara Burger, Of Anderson, w.
Va. was visitor OF Miss Helen
Woodley last Saturday.
The Women's Day program rem
dcred by the ladies of the M. T..
Church last Sunday was very success
full. Rev. I. Fl. Carpenter, the pro-
gressive pastor has been up and doing
his Bit
Rev. G. IT. Carter, of the First
Baptist Church preached two able
sermons Sunday to a large congrega-
ton.
A large delegation from the Al. T..
Church is preparing to go to Charles
ton, w. Va. next week to the District
Conference.
Mrs. Lizzie Brown, Mrs. Henry
Morton. Mrs. Lula Moore and son,
and Miss ALLEN Sweeney attended
the Grand Session of the I. o of st.
Luke, in Richmond, Va.
Messrs. Clarence Miller and Alex
Hunter have been called to serve in
the selcctive draft army.
OLIVER GREEN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
TIiE FAMILY OF LYNCHED MAN
REFUSES TO HANDLE HIS
REMAINS.

lleathsvillc, Va. -Excitement over
the lynching of James Page last week
in lower northumberland has died
out almost as quickly as IT was famed
into flame.
The body of Page was found
swinging from an oak tree in col
ored schoOlyard not far from the
scene of the attempted crime, by off,
GERS yesterday morning and arrange
ments made for burial. Neither rel
atives nor friends would claim the
body or have anything to do with it.
While excitement seemed to have
completely subsidized, all possible pre-
cautions were taken to avoid any race
troubles, and home guards were Or
ganiZed in the village of Lillian and
in nearby towns.
AS far as could be ascertained to-
day colorcd people generally seemed
satisfied with the verdict of the armed
band that executed Page and that he
had received only proper punishment.
Investigations, however, were start
ed today by commemorative Attor-
ney a. S. Rice to find the leaders of
the mob and every effort is being
made in this direction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
The Planet Resumes Publication.
(DenVcr, Col. Statesman.)

NlcnNcT, COl. olaCoS1laH.)
We congratulate Editor John
Mitchell. Jr. for his success in having
the suspension Of the Richmond
Planet annulled, and we cannot but
feel that these incidents have their
good turn when they help to prove
the grit. the stamina and backbone
in our fellow Negro editors.
Mr. Mitchell, although a very forci-
bic and fearless writer, exhibited the
sense of real leadership when he sub
mitted to the governments order
through the postmaster Of Richmond.
and employing some of the best legal
authorities on constitutional law he
gained the glorious victory Of contin-
uing his paper in accordance with the
law which provides for "the freedom
OF the press" May abundant success
attend the future life Of the Rich
mond Planet, and the people Of our
race prove themselves worthy of such
leaders by their greater support and
recognition Of this "foeman who is
worthy Of his steel"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
LODGE IN NEW YORK.

Poughkcepsie, N. Y. August 24.-
The fifteenth biennial session of the
Supreme Lodge of the Knights Of
Pythias and the Supreme Court of
Calanthe will be held here next week.
The session will practically open Sun
day night when Rev w. Spencer Car
pcnter, of Brooklyn, N. Y. will preach
the biennial sermon at the A. nj. e.
Zion Church.
The business sessions OF the SUI
preme Lodge will be held in the
Knights Of Columbus Institute Hall,
Supreme Chancellor w Ashbie Haw-
kins, Of Baltimore, presiding. The
women will meet IN the G. A. r. Hall,
Supreme Worthy Counsellor Jennie
Ross, Of Baltimore, presiding.
Mayor Wilbur Is expected to deliver
an address OF welcome Monday after.
moan, after which parade Of the
Uniform Rank viii take place. Major
General George W. Spencer Carpen-
ter, presiding. The Uniform Rank
meets Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
HOW TO SEND MAIL TO OUR
SOLDIER BOYS.

Postmasters are informed that let
tiers, postcards and printed matter
originating in the United States or
any OF its possessions for transmits
sion to the United States Expedition-
airy Forces in Europe are subject to
the United States domestic classifica-
ton, conditions and rates Of postage,
ana that letters, post cards and print
ed matter originating with such
forces for transmission to the United
states or its possessions are likewise
subject to Jmestic classification,
conditions and rates Of postage. ex-
cept as modified by the provisions
covering letters Endorsed "soldier's
letter ard contained in Section 400,
Postal Laws and Regulations.
No other than United States post
age stamps are valid for the prepay
ment of postage on matter herein
described
Mail addressed to members of the
EXpeditionary Forces should bear the
complete designation of the division,
regiment. company and organization
TO which the addressee belongs, as
we'll as the name and address of the
sender, and be fully prepaid by post
age stamps affixed. Patrons should
be instructed under no circumstances
to attempt to designate on the ad-
dressed envelope the location of the
unit. The correct manner of address
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
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E,m6oalming, and is indeed, one of
the few women in the United States
eam,balmlng and conducting funerals,
She ranks with the best in her
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She is prominent in fraternal Or
CARNATIONS, namely, Courts of Ca
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
NEWS AROUND BALTIMORE.
John Henry Smith Dcad--Elks Leave
for Cleveland to BOOST Baltimore

Baltimore, August 24.---The fun
eral Of John Henry Smith, one of the
best known Of the older residents of
Baltimore, was held ct his late home,
2143 Druid Hill avenue. The de-
ceased was clerk in the local post
office for more than thirty years,
resigning decade ago. a widow
and six children survive
y big delegation OF Baltimore Elks
left for Cleveland, O., Friday morn
ing last. where they will boost this
city as the next meeting place for the
Grand Lodge.
John w. Rich visited the Officers
Training Camp at Des Moines, Iowa
this week
William Fl. Garrett, Of this city,
was elected grand master Of the Fish
ermen of Galflce at their session in
Asbury Park, n. ]. last week.
Rev. James A. Wright, Of Hartford,
Conn. was in the city this week Wis.
ting relatives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
IT REALLY HAPPENEDI

made better time.) He hired the,
remains OF horse and hitched IL to
what was once buggy and started
out for the country. In past due
time he succeeded in fooling that an
imal to the end of the journey. After
the days exercises were completed,
the party ttarted back, but the pcarl
was not numbered among the joyous
throng. She made the trip back with
this mucn pleased and ncarly-broke
young man. behind that dyspeptic,
bonicd, hat-rack of horse, seated in
fonr-whccl would-be contraption--
but they seemed just as happy as ono
bird in two nests. When last seen
On the road they were ARRIVING
IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
WIDESPREAD INTEREST IN TIL
NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS-.
Colorcd Americans Brought To IElcir
Feet by Memphis, IL. st. Louis and
Chester Outra2cS-lIocaI Equal
Rights Committees Formed.

Boston, Mass, August % --(Spec-
iaD-That the colored people of the
country have been drought to their
feet" by the Memphis lynching, East
st. Louis massacre and Chester riots,
is shown by the instant interest taken
in the call issued for a SPEEDY Get
ting Together at New York by Rev.
Byron Gunner, President of the Ma
tional Equal Rights League.
Already President Gunner has re-
ccived word from representatives in
Il dozen different states who will at
tend the tenth annual meeting OF the
League and second annual Race Con-
grcss under the Leagues auspices.
which will he held three days, Sep
TENDER is. 10 and 90, in Mother Zion
Church, West l36th street, New York
City.
Colorcd newspapers all over the
country are announcing this National
Colored Equal Rights Convention in
their columns, and the editors are
working with success for the forma-
ton Of local Equal Rights Commit
tees that are to send delegates
The Cali has been given such
wide publicity, the invitation being
open to every organization as well as
the Equal Rights League, the op-
pressed in every country in the civil
lied world have met as a group and
put forth their case and their demand
except we Colored Americans
Thoughtful citizens everywhere see
that the race will be Judged by the
attendance at this National Race
Congress.
Every community that has not al
ready formed Citizens Equal Rights
Committee to send delegates is urged
to do so. Three full weeks remain in
which to do so. The last Race Con-
gress brought men and women of all
factions and all organizations togeth-
er and increased cooperation. 1t Is
ten times as critical now for the race
as then
President Byron Gunner, Of Hill
burn, n. Y. and Corresponding Sec
rotary William Monroe Trotter, Of "a
Cornhill, Boston, are receiving many
letters On the convention and will
answer all inquiries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
\ PEARL OF PRECIOUS PRICE

The young man adorned himself
in spic and span soda-water palm
beach outfit, placed his latest smile
In position and ambled forth to meet
his precious pearl. who with several
other friends had arranged an outing
TO the wild and woody plains of the
adjoining county. To/his great sur.
prise, when he reached the starting
place. the party was nowhere in sight,
That palm beach suit went up the
street at mile-a- minute speed and
only put on brakes when it neared
livery stable eight blocks away ut
was subsequently shown that if he
mad Kept right on he would have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01

have been apprehended.

have been apprehended.
The unhappy affair throws into
sharp prominence the question which
has already received earnest attention
from many citizens who realize the
danger likely to arise from the pres
ence OF Negro troops in the South.
Congressman Eagle, of Houston, has
formally protested against sending
any Of the Negroes drafted for the
national army into his district for
training and has insisted that the
Negroes now there be taken away.
The whole policy of the administra-
ton in this matter may be changed
by the decision on Mr.. Eagles protest
1t is too early to fix blame That
the Negroes involved are in the reg
ular army makes the new outbreak all
the more disquieting, but 1t is to be
hoped that steps will be taken to
forestall any possible repetition of
the occurrence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Woman Plunges Into Well.

Despondent and alarmed because her
husband had bought another farm,
Mrs. William Overcast. living on
the edge Of Chambcrsburg, Pa,
raised the heavy plank covering
Of well alongside the house
and, forcing her head and shoulders
between several planks near the top,
plunged thirty-fve feet into the deep
water in the bottom and was drowned.
Some of her family were close by
In tho house, but they never heard a
sound. Missing her, search was
kept up until eleven p. NJ when the
body was found in the well. Coroner
Kinter found that she was a suicide,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE
FOREST HOLD 9TH ANNUAL
SESSION.

Metompkins. Va.--The Grand Coun
Gil, Sons and Daughters Of the Forest
held its fifth annual session a short
while ago and 1t was a very inter-
csting meeting from start to finish.
The president. T. L. Ames called the
meeting to order and after the formal
opening, the president arose and gave
short but very helpful talk on the
object OF the meeting. Crock of
Ages" was sung by the assembly
The welcome address was made by
Deputy Charles Justice. Response to
the welcome was by Mrs. Hattie
Amcs. About one hour was devoted
to free expression at which time most
OF the representatives spoke a few
words. Time will not permit to write
much, but let mo state that this is
an organization worthy of the highest
praise. It's president is Christian
man and is striving hard for the up-
lift of his people.
This was three days meeting
and during the whole time not a cross
word was passed and the walking
moonshiners seem to have lost our
path. The many addresses would
have pleased any one and the one by
Mrs. Minnie Stevens was the climax.
On Thursday night at the Metomp-
kins Baptist Church it was treat to
those who heard the address of Rev.
Rogers, pastor Of the Whitesville NJ
e. Church.
While the meeting all through was
very interesting and something should
be said Of each speaker and more in
detail OF the proceedings time and
space Will not permit but an,
lorced to say word Of the very
excellent solo by Miss e. V. Wright.
The Sons and Daughters Of the
Forcst is a blessing to the Eastern
Shore.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Visitors to Our Office Last Week

Mr.. Foster Phillips, Jr., New York,
N. Y. and Miss Leah B. Farrar; Mr..
}. s. Vandervall, New York City; Mr..
w. Calvin Chase, Jr. OF the Rec.
Washington, d. c.; Mr.. A. l. Garrett,
secretary-manager. Fayetteville Cot
fin and Casket Co., Fayetteville, N.
G.: Rev TT. r. Hughes, Baltimore,
Md; Rev. Fl. Leigh Jones. New York
City; Mr.. ]. M. Riddick, New York
City; Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Fieldo, r.
Liverpool, Ohio; Mrs. George Flem-
ing. Jr. and Miss Ellen l.. Fleming,
zine Creek Mills, Va; Mrs. Fl A.
Ireherne, Mrs. Cordelia Mason and
Miss Nellie Trcherne, Northampton
Co., Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
TREHIGRNEVILLE NEWS.

Treherneville, Va This section as
well as the village of Treherneville
feels very much indebted to Brother
Edward Seward for what he has done
in the way of drainage.
Mr.. William Blake, head deacon of
the Treherneville Baptist Church has
been very successful in church work
this year and is always at his post of
duty.
Mr.. NJ. c. Blake and John Cuppins
are hard ut work on the church and
the people of this section are proud
of the work
Rev. Montague feels very proud of
Mr.. j. II. Coston. Mr.. Coston Is the
preachers steward and always on
duty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
German Germ in Soan.

Soap is the latest article received
at the state department of health in
Harrisburg, Pa, from people who
fear that it has been infected by Ger
mans. Some cakes were received from
people who stated that they had re.
ceived them from German pcddlcrs
and who asked to be informed whether
they had been poisoned. The state
officials will ad"ise pconle not to use
the soap, If they are afraid Of it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01

The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bond of
matrimony by the plaintiff from the
defendant on the ground of desert;on.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Annie
Nelson is not a resident Of the State
OF Virginia; 1t Is ordered that she
appear here within fifteen days after
the due publication of this order and
DO what may be necessary to protect
her interest herein.
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
j. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Shell Plants Close Down.

The imperial munitions board in
Ottawa, Ont, has announced that pro.
duction of munitions in Canada will
be discontinued, as no longer neces.
sary. except in lines which, in part,
will be produced in lessened quantities.
Some plants affected. in consequence
will resume pre-war activities In Their
regular lines. Others will engage in
the production of equipment for ships.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
LOCAL HAPPENING

The conversation had changed to
the old path so she said to him, "Why
that path has grown up long ago"
He replied, mo the path has not
grown up but bushes have grown in
the path"
Don't forget. The Planet Is at
Thornton Tailor Shop ever Saturday.
BATCHELOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Find Cow In Coal Mine.

After John Williams and Harry
James. Beaver Meadow miners, near
HaZleton, Pa, had fired a blast in
their chamber they found COW among
the coal and rock brought down by
the shot. The animal was grazing on
the surface a hundred feet above and
came down with the debris. The DO.
vine was unframed and was led out
through gangway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
AIIeaed "SIacker" is a Woman.

Facing trial In Cleveland for
evading the army, "Harry Hoffman,"
thirty, confessed she was not a man,
but a woman, Lillian Myers. For ten
years she has supported herself by
manual labor. She registered June S,
but refused to report for physical ex.
animation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
WANTE

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Blame SIackers For Fire.

The attempts to burn the Ac
comac county, Va, court house
are believed to have been the
work Of men who sought to evade M.
ttonal army service by destroying the
records which they believed were kept
in the building. Oil was poured on the
inside stairway. The blaze was dis.
covered and extinguished