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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
THE SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

The Supreme Court OF the United
States. in a unanimous decision, the
opinion being handed down by Mr..
Justice Day has announced that tho
segregation laws as passed and opera
tive in st. Louis, Mo-, Richmond, Va.
Baltimore, Md, Atlanta, Ga, Raleigh
N. c., and many other cities are un
constitutional. AS We have repeatedly
pointed cut, we could not SEQ and we
could not understand how II could
reach any other conclusion. 1t signiri-
es that the august tribunal has conclud
cd to observe the bedrock principles
of the Republic and that racial dis
ordinations and social ostracisms
have run their course l.. this country
of ours.
All of these eXpedicnts for the bcne-
fit of the individual rather than for
tho advancement Of the public have
failed. We do not know anything that
will have a greater tendency TO re-
store the confidence OF the colorcd
people in the integrity Of the courts
and the sense Of fair play in the nat
ion. The action of the Supreme Court
will win the cordial approval Of thous
Gnds of white people, who have been
more injured by he confiscatory nat
ure and operation of the segregation
laws than have tho colorcd people, who
were intended primarily to be it's
victims.
If our people will be conservative
and not attempt to take undue ad-
vantage Of this decree, but will go for
ward only as the necessity Of condi
tons demands the result will be high
ly beneficial and other vital decisions
vii. be handed down that will tend
to relieve the strain and give us all
Of our rights and privileges under
the law. Colored people in the South
land have never intrudcd upon their
white neighbors. but have suffered
themselves to drift along and occupy
houses that had been youchsafcd to
them by white owners, who had chos-
en- other parts Of a city for their resi-
denccs.
We should realize that we must get
along in peace and harmony with tho
white folks and reciprocal relation
ship perIaoatcd with good feeling will
materially help and benefit all Of us. We
the Supreme Court Of the United
States, Republicans and Democrats,
Jew and Gentle. We have always
believed that God in his own time
would make tho crooked ways straight
and have melted to Ethiopia that jus.
tice, for which she has so many years
prayed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

We congratulate Attorney Alfred
~. Cohen upon tho position that he
has consistently taken in this segrc-
cation case. He has demonstrated
his ability along constitutional lines
and we arc informed that the langu-
ago Of the Supreme Court OF the u.
S.. Is In some particulars similar to
that used by him In his brief. When
II comes to understanding the funtla.
mental principles Of Constitutional
law. he is al adept. The colored peo-
pie hereabouts made no mistake in
entrusting the handling OF the case
to him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

News Leader, John Mitchell, Jr.,
editor and owner of the Richmond Va.
Planet and Attorney William l.. Ian
caster of Farmvillc, Va, counsel for
the late Albert Barrett and for tho
youth. Aubrey Barrett, now awaiting
execution in the Virginia Pcnitcnti
airy. This action took place Wcdnes
day, November Z, 1917 at the session
OF tho Circuit Court Of Charlotte
county. during its deliberations at
Charlc;te, c. H., Va.
/ DR.. Douglas S. Freeman is one of
the ablest editors in the country and
the action Of the jurist had attracted
almost universal attention. 1t in
Volved the fundamental rights of the
press and had His Honor insisted I'D
on Furnishing tho editors would have
resulted in censorship, which would
have undermined the guarantees of the
constitution of the United States as
well as those Of Virginia. Certainly.
We had no intention of going beyond
the limits prescribed by the funda
mental law and we were confident We
had not done so.
We never expect to knowingly no
III contempt of any court of law and
certainly did not desire to secure the
Ill will of Judge Hundlcy, when a
human life was at stake and we
knew that his influence would 90
far towards saving the bow, Aubrey
barrett from the electric chair. Still
we were prepared to defend our
rights to the utmost, even though wo
should have used up the savings of
lifetime i'll so doing. Rights that
40 no. worth co'.tcndinr for gro
not worth having. We had agreed TO
share our part of the responsibility
and the expense.
We wrote the article in question
ana we were confident then and we
are more confident now that no wcrd
letter or syllable constituted con.
tempt of Che Circuit Court Of Char.
io'le county or of the jurist, who pre-
sldes over its deliberations. We
believed then and we believe now
that the law that gives tho
power to one man. one jurist to hear
the evidence and to sentence n D.rson
10 death should he not only modified
but repealed. 1t is rcpugnont IN tho
fundamental principles OF Re
public.
AS we understand it, Aubrey Bar
rctt threw himself upon the mercy If
tho court. What mercy could there bo
ah sentence OF death? AS Judge
Hundley construed tho law at that
time. no could not have dopo o+bor
Wise 1t is m unfortunate affair ct,
pest ana we are glad that tho final
chapter In this case Is closed. Wo
hope that His Honor will NOT ONLY,
SEQ tho whole affair in its true light
nut that he will reinforce his detor
mlhatlon not to oppose the commnto
ton Of the death sentence Of auhrov
barrett, by Joining with the other
"hltc citizens OF Charlotte county,
w. IN recommending that such a I
course be taken. !
ono touch Of nature makes tho
"hole world kin" and one touch Of
'ho genuine spirit OF Old Virginia will
make the people of Virginia, white
ana black foster kinsmen. We are lot
ing by cones be by cones" and we
are doffing oul hat to the aged jurist
OF Farmville, Va. 3,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Attorney j. Thomas NcwSomC has
Teen fclicitatcd by his friends upon
tho part he took inf the segregation
eases ~ Newport News. Va. Ee Sc
cured All injunction from Ills Honor
Judge Edmund WaGdill, Jr., which
blocked the operation Of the ordi-
nance in that locality. The Supreme
Court Of the United States, by its
decree has made this injunction
everlasting. Attorney Ncwsomc has
made "A record for himself in more
ways han one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY.

This is the first time in the history
or the nation that colored men have
been commissioned Officers in our
armies.
Among the men who graduated TO
day were non commissioned Officers
oil the various colcrcd regiments of
the regular army. Veterans OF the
Spanish American war and men who
were at Carrigal. seasoned fighters
and we'll trained soldiers. These
mon CONS" had a great deal to do in
the training OF the other mon. teach
ing them the duties ofa soldier .T,awy
ers, doctors. professors and commercial
men were among those who came to
the camp for training and who have
now been commissioned to officer the
soldiers Of their race. The entire seven
tccnth division Of our national army
will be composed Of colorcd men who
have been drafted. These new officers
will be assigned to these colored regl
ments
(Des Moines Capital)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

at TT. Des Moines graduated and were
commissioned Officers. One hundred
and sixty were commissioned captains
800 first lieutenants and 1913 second
lieutcnants.
AT the Y. NJ. c. A., tent of the
post meeting was held where fare
we'll talks were given to the gradu
ated class. DR.. Cabannis, who has
been working among the men since
the establishment Of the camp, pre-
sided over the meeting Introducing
the various Spaa'-~~
General c. C. Ballou, former com
mander Of the oath regiment Of color
ed soldiers who has been in charge of
the training OF these men gave a fare
we'll word OF advice to the men. Cen
eral Ballou has long been engaged in
work among the men Of the colorcd
soldicry and the success of this train
ing camp is directly due to his untir
ing efforts. He "made good" in an
undertaking the war department it
self realized to be an experiment
His talk was Of the greatness OF the
mission the new officers have under
taken. He also spoke OF the part they
will have in the advancement of the
cClored race as q whole. General Bal
lou expressed his faith in the new
men and in closing wished them God
speed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
KNOCKED DOWN
BY MUTINOUS SOLDIER


Somebody knocked me over. 7 got
IN. nullcd my flashlight and throw II
in the face Of man whose face in,
pressed me. Drop that light CT will
tut hole through YOU he command
Ell me. | put out the light"
The captain pointed out Ira Davis
as the man he referred to. Shek .riian
then testified:
1t all happened faster than I can
tel you. Men began firing; there was
leo much noise for them to b,al NV
commands to stop. I saw a group of
men lying prone behind a stump, an
l"rently firing promiscuou.;ly. I ran
VI and grabbed their guns into m,
arms and told them there was no dan
Eer; TO quit firing and help restore
"raer. Ihey quit. | continued RAINING
10 men and taking hold of them. issu
iis orders to cease firing into their
Nhont his time heard some one veil.
y" III With roi1r % Franco, I,t,-
=" Clean up that d-n cityi The Ne
grces then were running toward the
town"
captain Shekcrjian then told of
checking up on the men to see who
was missing. He submitted lists of
the names he obtained. Asked as to
now much ammunition the Negroes
TOOK out of the camp. he replied that
$4,000 rounds were taken from 7 Com
pany ammunition tent 500 rounds
from l. Company, and 1000 rounds
from M Company.
Crimes Dispatch.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

nave you little meatless Tuesday
III your nome? y meatless Tuesday
means the absence of beef pork, nut
ION ana their products from The HON.
'hhie. ThesH are the meats most need
ea lor the allies as well as for our
own men in Europe today.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Attorney j II. Pollard was one or
the interested contestants in the
segregation eases and he took the
position all along that the measure
was unconstitutional.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
ColORED MEN WERE GIVEN
COMMISSIONS TO LEAD OWN
TROOPS IN BATTLE.

~" I'""''n" t"r""S of the United
state army and the honor Of the
roioreh race wcr" m"tnria1lv incrnns
cd today when CTS colored men who
have been in training for four months
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
THREE HOUSTON RIOTERS ARE
POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED.
Captains Testimony Fixes Guilt of
Three Soldicrs--l'olicc Islam-
able, He Says.
Officer Sparks Said to Have Abused
and Beaten Negro Guard Who
Asked for Information Relativ" to
Arrest Of Soldier.

San Antonio, Tex, November q
Positive identification Of three Negroes
OF the Twenty Fourth Infantry, who
participated in the Houston riot. Au
gust %, which resulted in the death
CT twenty two persons, was made to
aay by Captain Haig Shekcrjian, of
tho Twenty fourth Infantry, testify.
ing at the court martial Of sixty three
Negroes charged with mutiny, mu"
dcr and rioting. The Identification
was made in connection with dc
tailed narration Of events leading up
to the rioting
The three Negroes who were posi-
lively identified were Corporal ]. r..
Hawkins, Corporal G. Brown, and
Private Ira Davis. They were among
the defendants in the courtroom.
The shooting up" OF Houston, &C
cording to Captain Shckcrjians testi
fnony was prccipitatcd by the action
or Policeman Sparks. in abusing Cor
poral Charles BALTIMORE, Of the Twcn
ty fourth Infantry, when he arrested
him in the street of Ilous on Oh the
afternoon preceding the night Of the
outbreak at the time Of Baltimoorc's
arrest. the witness testified, Baltimore
was on military duty, and wore a Do
lice badge that was plainly visible to
Policeman Sparks
The trouble started. Captain Shcker
jan testified, when BALTIMORE asked
Policeman Sparks why he had arrest
cd Negro member Of the Twenty
fourth infantry. Baltimore. according
to Shekcrjian, said Sparks Cursed
him. and told him it was ''nonc of
ms BUSINESS BALTIMORE then told
Sparks that he was on guard duty
ana would have to report to his com
handing officer why the soldier hat
bee. arrested. 70 this, ac:rdins to
the witness, Sparks replied he did
not have to tell "a niger" and hit
him twice OH the head with his pistol.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
THE CONTEMPT CASES.

Judge George J. ITnndley dismissed
the contempt proceedings, instituted
by himself against DR.. Douglas S.
Freeman, editor OF the Richmond, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
SCOTT REPRESENTS BAKER.

e. ]. Scott, assistant to the Secrc-
tary Of War Baker, was introduced by
Dr.. Cabannis and extended to the new
OFFICERS the personal greetings Of
Secretary Of War Baker Mr.. Scott
came from Washington. ID. c., to he
present at this graduation AS assis
tant to Secretary Of War Baker he at
tends to all affairs pertaining to the
coIorcd soldiery. In his talk he i'm
pressed on the men the Importance of
their new mission what it meant
to the colcrcd race and the part they
would play IN the training of the col
ored men Of the great national army.
The meeting closed by an address
OF thanks to DR.. Cabannis by Captain
Melvin OF the training camp, for his
work among them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
SEGREGATION
Continued from the First Page.)

as Is the preservation of the public
peace this aim cannot be accomplished
by laws or ordinances which deny
rights created or protected by the
federal constitution.
I'VE think this attempt to prevent
the alienation of the property in ques-
ton to person Of color was not a
legitimate exercise of the police pow
or of the state, and is in direct viola
ton of the constitution
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
Newport News, Va. Nov. S, 1917.
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.,
Editor The Planet Richmond, Va.

Great rejoicing among colored pco-
pic here over opinion of Supreme Court
III Segregation case, banquet being ar
ranged for Lawyer J. Thos. New
some and his associate. w. r. Walk
cr as first lawyers in State to raise
question by injunction.
DR.. p. A. SCOTT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

In the Louisville case Richmond
filed a brief, which was designed to
help the cause Of the Louisville ordi-
nance since 1t was realized that the
decision in the Louisville case would
vitality affect action of the court in
the case Of Richmond, whose ordi-
nance is involved in an appeal now
pending.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Entered at the Post ODice at Richmond
VtrOtntd. az eecond-cldss matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

All communication intended for pub
Hcdtt0n should be sent so as to
reach VS. by Wednesday,.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 10, 1917
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10
SPARKS FIRED THREE SHOTS
AT THE FLEEING NEGRO

Baltimore then ran down the street
ana into house while Sparks fired
three shots after him BALTIMORE took
refuge under bed, Sparks following
pulling him out and striking him
twice more with his pistol, BALTIMORE
then was taken to Jail. Meantime, tho
report reached Camp Logan that Bal
umocrc had been shot and killed.
This incenscd the Negro troops,
Shekerjian testified, and, notwith
standing the fact that they later we're
told that BALTIMORE was not killed
hey mutinied, Went to Houston. and
snot up the town.
Major Snow, he said sent him into
tho city to investigate. He conferred
with Chief of Police Brock, in whose
offlce BALTIMORE and Sparks told their
stories. Saprks saying that BALTIMORE
used insulting language to, him. An
ciflcer. with Sparks at the time, de
p1ed this the witness said. Chief
Erock then suspended Sparks.
t,hntnln Shckerjian took Baltimoor,
to camp. he said instructing HIN ell
route to belittlc the whole affair At
camp Sheridan said he called nil of tho,
flrSt sergeants into his tent and eS
planned that Sparks would be punish
ed, and instructed the noncommission
ed officers to explain the situation
luily to the men at retreat" Major
SNOW had previously cancelled all
passes for the night, he said.
Shekerjian said that later in the
evening he learned the Negro soldiers
we're obtaining ammunition and seem
cd possessed with the idea that a mob
OF Houston civilians was coming to
the camp.
pushed into the crowd" the wit
Ecss testified. Saying There is no one
coming We will take the law into
our own hands enc Negro shouted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Published every Gtnt day by John
Mitchell. Jr., at S1I N. 9TH Street,
Htchmond. Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

JOHN MITCHELL, JR., EDITOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Wc have IN Richmond, fortunately,
sensible Negro leaders who will under
stand that an ordinance, not 4 system
has been upset, and that what the city
may not be able to do by formal enact
mcnt 1t will be able, Justly and fair
ly, to do by other means. Recognize
ing basic existing conditions az ncccs
sary, these N 'grocs will restrain those
who may be tempted to view the act
ion Of the court as II great race vic
tory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

The Richmond, Va, News Leader
in discussing the segregation ca. @
says:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-10

Race segregation is fixed princi-
pie in the South. 1t rests not upon
prejudice but upon Il correct under
standing Of our peculiar problems. BE
ing racial, 1t will persist and will
triumph. In SO far as 1t relates to the
separation Of the races in trains and
street cars, 1t is we'll established at
law, was vindicated in yesterdays
opinion and is recognized by our Ne
grOes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUAELE REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of the authority vested
in the undersigned Trustee by a GER
tain Deed-of-Trust made by A. r.
Small, ct al, dated the 14th day Of
September, 1912, and recorded in the
office of the Clerk of the County
Court of Berkeley County, West Vir-
ginia. in Deed-of-Trust Book No. 4,
Page 203, he will offer for sale at
public auction, at the front door Of
the Court House in Martinsburg,
West Virginia, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 1917.
commencing at o'clock the follow
ing described real estate, situate in
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West
Virginia:
Lots Nos. S-4-5 of "Windewald Ad-
dition No. o., an addition to the
town of Martinsburg, W. Va, being
the same real estate which was con
veyed to the said A. R. Small and
j. o. Trobaugh, by deed from G. b.
Geyer, bearing date the 14th day of
September, 1912, and recorded in the
aforesaid Clerks Office in Deed Book
No. 1913, Page 223. A plat of "Winde-
valid Addition No. q is recorded in
Deed Book No. 126, Page 421.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third of
the purchase money cash in hand on
day of sale, the residue in two equal
annual payments, with interest from
day Of sale: title to be retained UNI
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
1.-THE PiPER's PRICE" AT
THE VICTORIA THEATRE

Having divorced his first wife,
Ralph Hadley married another and
more beautiful woman who moved in
the same circle--but instead Of abid-
ing by his own decision Hadley later
resumed friendly relations with the
woman he had divorced. Gossips
found out, as gossips will, that Had
ley was playing false--an then trou-
BILE multiplied trouble for the faith
full wife who stood her ground and
still trusted her faithless spouse. How
the affair ended, after a series Of i'm
tensely dramatic episodes, will be IL
lustrated in beautiful Bluebird photo
plays at the Victoria theatre on Sat
urday, April Z, when Dorothy Phil
lips appears as the faithful and trust
ing wife in "The Piper's Price" That
those who danced paid the fiddler
may reasonably be expected to be fea-
tured in the outcome--4but there ~ a
happy ending to 1t ALL Supporting
Miss Phillips such clever players as
Maud George, Lon CLANCY and Will
liam Stowell will give the best dra-
matte effect to the gripping story as
Ii unfolds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

kelley County, West Virginia, and
bounded and described as follows
FIRST TRACT. Beginning on said
Charles Street, at the southwest cor
ner Of the lot owned by John Samp-
son; thence running southwark along
the line Of the said Charles Street
As feet; thence northward in a line
parallel to said Charles street IL feet
and being the same real estate con-
veyed to Eliza A. Allen and husband
by deed from Grace Helms and hus-
band dated the 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1899, and recorded in the Office
Of the Clerk Of the County Court OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

Berkeley County, West Virginia in
Deed Book No. 50, page $50.
SECOND TRACT. Beginning at
the northeast corner Of the land now
owned by the said James A. Allen and
Eliza Allen and running southwark 30
feet more or less, to the south side
line of the land which was conveyed
to Grace Helms by Samuel Sencin-
diver. attorney in fact for Amelia
Mathew and others, thence with said
south side line and parallel with
Burke Street eastward a distance Of
225 feet. more or less, to the east
end line OF said tract; thence north
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

~
BY virtue of the authority vested
in the undersigned Trustee, bv a
certain Deed-of-Trust made by p. w.
thurman, dated the 31st day of Oct.
ober, 1911, and of record in the of.
flee of the Clerk of the County Court
Of Berkeley County, West Virginia.
in Deed-of-Trust Book No. 2, Page
455, he will offer for sale at public
auction, at the front door of the
Court House in Martinsburg, West
Virginia, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 2sth, 1917,
commencing at o'clock. the follow
ing described real estate, situate in
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West
Virginia:
Lots Nos. l and of ''Windewald
Addition No. q" an addition to the
town of Martinsburg, w. Va; being
the same real estate which was CON
yeyed to the said P. w. Buhrman,
by deed from Swastika Realty Com
pany, corporation, dated the 31st
day of October, 1911, and recorded
In the aforesaid Clerks Office in
Deed Book No. 126, Page 423. A plat
of 'Windewald Addition No. o. is
recorded in Deed Book No. 126, Page
421.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third of
the purchase money cash in hand on
day of sale, the residue in two equal
annual payments, with interest from
day of sale; title to be retained until
all of the purchase money is paid.
r. H. BOYD, Trustee.
w 5 IL 10 26
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
MANAGER IRA PLANK
Joins THE bENED|CTS
Pilot of Gettysburg Team Last Year
WEEDS Miss Blanche kump
Yesterday.

Another Blue Ridge athlete Joined
the ranks of the benedicts yesterday
at high noon when Miss Blanche 3.
kump, youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles t. Kump, of Chambers
burg, became the bride of Ira D.
Plank, of Gettysburg.
The wedding took place at the home
OF the brides brother, the Rev. w. A.
kump, who was the officiating clergy
man.
The groom managed the Gettysburg
Blue Ridge club last season and is
anletic director at Gettysburg Col
lege.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, the newly welded couple left
Ior honeymoon trip to New York.
upon their return they will make
thelr home in Gettysburg.