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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Bethel A. M. Il. Church OH Thursday
evening of last week to hear the pas
tor, tho Rev. w. Sampson Brooks, de.
liver an interesting lecture on what
a Black Man Saw in White Mans
Country" The lecture aboundc1 in
interesting sidelight on his visit to
the Arctic regions, Europe and the
Holy Land. Tho singing of solo
by Joseph tlamcr so thrilled former
Congressman James w. Denny that
ne presented the church a check for
fifty dollars.
Tho Annapolis District Conference
IS III session at John Wesley Nj. E.
Church. Tho Rev. c. G. Cummings
IS presiding and the Rev DR.. ernest
Lyon Is the entertaining pastor
Leading colored men and women
are makiry big drive to secuta ten
thousand by the time the sel1i.:en.
tennial will be celebrated during tho
lalter OF tho month. Whites have
promised $4,000.
James II. Biddlc. we'll known in 10.
cal political and fraternal circles.
alcd here a few days ago. He was
70 years Of age.
mo Joint Stock Association of tho
order OF Good Hope has just declared
dividend Of $1,000. The Grand
council of tho Order is now In ses-
sion. with Grand Master William q
Price presiding. \"
600 T. +. JOHNSON.
62S North Eutaw Street.
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MIR. STRAUSS RECOGNITION.

You may say what you will the
sentiment of the country is setting
in steadily in our favor. The misre-
presentation Of fifty years is slow
ly, but surely giving away in tina
face the patriotism displayed by the
loyal colored people Of these United
States. Announcement is now made
that Hon. Nathan Straus, who is
campaigning to raise s1,OO0OoO in
this country for welfare work among
the Jews in national service enter
tanned fifty colored soldiers from the
National Army's Camp Upton at his
homo In New York on Thanksgiving
Day. He gave as his reason for doing
this that 1t was one way of showing
impartiality in welfare work, which
he had emphasized ought not to be
confined to aiding men Of one race
or color.
All colored folks have to do is to
continue to trust God and Lelievc in
the principles Of eternal justice. IF we
will deserve right treatment and be
careful of our conduct, God will not
only raise UP white friends for us,
but will Undue them with the cour-
age to speak in our behalf. Already,
we sec conditions changing from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada
to the Gulf. Let us first deserve
right treatment and merit fairplay
and tho blessings of liberty in this Re
public will surely be ours, If we
press onward and faint not.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
NOTES FROM TREHERNSVILLE

Trehernsville, Va, Nov. 25.-Mr.
John Fl. Johnson, one Of our thrifty
farmers made a good hit last Sum-
mer on potatoes and has purchased
new home here. lHe will move
soon. His sale the 18th inst, of
his surplus farming utensils and
teams Melted him $4,000.
Antioch Baptist Sunday School
turned out i'm full in the morning and
in the afternoon q live covenant
meeting was had. This was our
pastors day at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Ward Town, Va. and leaving
early he made a flying trip to one Of
our missions in Ocohonic Neck, which
Is being conducted by Licentiate
George Burton.
The pastor finds this Mission in
excellent condition and has hopes of
splendid Church being raised down
in this neck.
The Mt. Zion A. M. e. Church, Of
Trehernsville, Rev. A. r. Montague,
pastor gave their harvest feast last
night, and Auctioneer, Deacon Will
liam Black, of Antioch Baptist
Church, made $40 worth Of sales
The life Of the occasion was one Ed
ward Warren, member, who had
one dollar and every time he would
mako bid some ono would run him
off. ~...- -
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Winchester, Va, Nov. 2o.--Mr.
James +. Robinson, Of Apple-pie
Ridge has taken an apartment on p
street, in Washington, D. C.
Mr.. George Cooke, of w. Main
street, was buried from John Mann
N. Il. Church, on Monday afternoon,
Rev. j. T. Reed officiating. Mr..
Cook was a very popular young gen
ueman and leaves wife and a host
Of friends. He was q trustee of tho
above named church, a position which
he filled creditably for q number of
years. The church has lost good
membcr, the community a good citi-
zen and we mourn tho loss, although
we believe our loss Is his gain.
The Ladies Aid was entertained
by Miss Nancy Fletcher, at her home
Oh S. BraddOck street, on Friday last
and everyone had a splendid time.
The homo OF Mrs. Barnet, on Fort
Hill was the scene OF pretty we'd
ding OH Thursday night, when her
sister, Mrs. Ella Gilbert and Mr.. John
Allen were Joined in the holy bonds
Of wcdlocl by the Rev. G. o. Wing,
Of st. Paul A. NJ E. Church. The
wedding was quiet affair, only rel
atives and personal friends being
present. They will make their home
on E. Piccadilly street.
Rev. ]. Luther Martin, the evan
gelist Of Washington, d. C.. is Wis
ting his mother and brother on N.
Main street.
Mr.. William Wilkerson was home
for short time with his wife, on his
way to Florida, where he is head
waiter at large hotel.
Mrs. A. NJ. Fitzgerald's home on
N. Main street, was badly damaged
by fire on Monday morning. The
loss amounted to 5000, which was
covered by insurance.
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ABSURD AND VICIOUS.
tum0rs os to Government Conflsca-
ton of Deposits So Described
by McAdoo.

Circulation ON many absurd and
vicious rumors recently, which in
ciude the suggestion that the United
States government proposes to confis
cate money on deposit in banks is be
lleved to have been caused by Pro.
German influences. This report il
similar to many others which have
been circulated within the past two
months. Federal secret service agents
nave been. conducting a vigorous in
Vest1gation into the origin of the ru-
mors because Of their rcactionary ef-
feet.
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
has Just wired George J. Seay gov
ernor OF the Federal Reserve Bank
OF Richmond as follows:
Among the many absurd and vici-
GUS rumors put into circulation
these days, probably through proGer.
man influences, Is one that the Unit
cd States proposes to confiscate mon
ey on deposit in banks. The absurdi-
ty OF the statement Is obvious on
its face. These rumors are wholly
without foundation and PROBABLY cir
culated for an evil purpose. The gov
eminent has no power to confiscate
the money Of depositors in banks"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
FAIsAIVILLE NEWS.

Farmville, Va, November 25.-
There was joint meeting at the
First Baptist Church, Sunday, No
vember 18th, OF the Race Street Bap-
tst Church, A. NJ. T.. and the above
named Church. This meeting was
called by DR.. Winston, Mr.. V. Walden
Mr.. II. K. Brock and others. The
object was to put before the colored
citizens the needs and the appeal of
the United States Government for
money to aid in establishing q Y. M.
{. A. among the young men in the
training camps, France and in the
German prison camps.
The quota for Prince Edward coun
ty Is $3.50. The white citizens
have already raised $4,000. The col
ored people wore asked to raise $500.
Or. Jarman and Mr.. V. Walden made
the neei of this work very plain.
The Y. M. G. A. will help to make
a homc-lile air exist in the camps
He pictured the forlorn conditions
that must exist In France and in Ger
many, when the soldiers and sailor
boys are landed. unable to speak a
dialect Ineligible to tho natives or
to understand theirs. Strangers in
strange land. 1t is not strange
that after the conditions were de-
pictcd that S215 was pledged. We
hope to swell that amount to tho re-
CURED $20O.
A committee was appointed to
make house to house visits to solicit
subscriptions and to give every per-
son III the community a chance to do
his bit. thus making it a community
movement.
The Rev. IIolbrook, pastor of the
Episcopal Church fully explained the
working Of the Red Cross. This or
ganization is of as much important
as tho Y. NJ. G. A. They work in
perfect harmony. 1t was decided
that colored chapter would be
formed. We had a very successful
meeting and hope that the like will
soon be repeated.
Several Of our boys, who arc now
in training at Camp Lee. were home
Saturday and Sunday, visiting par
cnts and friends.
Rev. r. G. Adams, eX-pastor of
the First Baptist Church was in tho
city last week. He attended tho
banquet given by tho *. Of p. to their
new members at the Odd Fellows
Hall on Third street
Mr.. Richard Hilton, who has been
in the Pullman service in New York
City, arrived home Sunday and will
leave for Camp Lee Monday
The residence of Mrs Sarah Pam
key on Fourth street, was entirely
destroyed by fire last week
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
WINCHESTER NOTES.

Winchester, Va.-Mrs. Andrew j.
Cooke has been on the sick list, but
is able to be out again
Mr.. Aaron Harper has returned
from visiting relatives and friends
from Connelysville and Pittsburgh,
Pa. She was gone quite awhile and
had nice time.
Mrs. George E. Cooke is visiting
her daughters and son at Bethel, Va.
Mrs. Burrell and her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Wilkerson, of e. Pail Mall,
have left for Baltimore, Md, to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Emma Morris announces the
engagement of her daughter, Jessie
Emily, and James T.. Goeins, Of Mar
tinsburg, w. Va.
The young peoples bazaar of Mt.
Carmel Church was q hHga success.
The amount taken in Was $4,000,
for which we thank everybody Tor
helping us, and We hope the Lord
Will bless you. Miss Rosa Harmon
Is secretary.
1t is with much regret the Win
chester news went unpublished last
week in the Planet, as I like my pa
irons to see the news each week.
don't know if the train was late or
not,as l sent it on Tuesday morn
ing, anyway they. will get it this
week. Fuel is still very scarce
here, but we hope for relief soon
1t was with much pleasure when
opening our morning mail we found
where our honored and esteemed
Grand Chancellor, Sir John Mitchell,
Jr., had honorcd Shenandoah Lodge
200, X. Of p, by making our worthy
brother, Sir Henry II. Bartlett. dep.
uty over this district. We are under
many obligations for this special
honor and our brother also appre,
ciates the position.
Miss Mary Willis. Of North Main
returned homo on Saturday from Me.
mortal hospital, where she under
went an operation for Appendicitis.
Her many friends will be glad to hear
of her Improvement, and wish for
her n speedy recovery.
The stewards Of John Mann Church
started their annual bazaar on Mon
day night to continue a week.
Masters Madison Brisco and Brisco
Jennings will spend Thanksgiving hol
days in Carlisle, Pa. with Mrs. Ell
mira Brisco.
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LONESOME IN HAWAII.

Schofield, Barracks, III. T., 11-16-17.
Editor Richmond Planet: We are
very lonesome in far-off Hawaii and
would like some. or rather the true
hearted girls Of our race to write
u.s.. VIII You kindly inform them,
and oblige. We are,
SERGT. ST. CLAIRE HAYS,
CORP. II. WILLIAMS,
CORP. II. WILLIAMS,
CORP. Fl. r. JONES,
CORP. B. BUFORD,
:, Company L, 25th Infantry,
Schofield Barracks,
Honolulu, II. T.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Brown, from Chattanooga, Tenn. was
visiting home folks today.
Mr.. Samuel Banks spent Sunday
morning at Big Creek, Tenn.
The revival meeting that has been
going on at tho Lee Street Baptist
Church closed Sunday night after
three weeks. The meeting was a
great success and many souls were
saved and quite II number were
school children.
In sad, but loving rem embrance of
Acie Dulaney, the sister OF Mrs. Mary
Hazard, Mrs. Nora Franklin, Grace
Luella Dulaney, who departed this
life Thursday night at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. Hazard On McQuar-
ry street. Miss Acie Dulaney was q
bright and energetic young woman.
She was loved by all who knew her.
She was member of Hoods Memoir
ial Church and a faithful member
and past officer in the Bristol Court
or Calanthe. She was q young lady
who demanded the highest regard of
those whom she came in contact with.
She leaves to mourn their loss, five
sisters and a host Of friends and rel
atives.
Mrs. Maria James and sister, Mrs.
Robertson left for Florida last
Thursday, where they will spend the
Winter.
Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Maria
Jay and brother wish to thank the
*. d. S., No. / for their kindness
during their mothers illness and for
being prompt in paying the death
claim when she died, October. The
mother, Mrs. Emma Christian lived
on Oak street.
C. B. B.
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presume that the person who smashed
1t would have remained by the side
of the case that lie had smashed, to
be arrested, is the mystery. The pro-
prietor Of tho store seems to havo
been unaware Of the arrest until his
attention was called to the publica-
ton in the newspaper.
He announced that the showcase
had been broken some time before.
and that no goods had bceh stolen.
RICE Of the facts in the case, and the
indications are that NORRIS will be
released from custody
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

A most remarkable case Of arbitrary
arrest has just been brought to the
attention Of JUSTICE MAURICE, the
well-known South Richmond dis
penser Of justice. CHAsTINE MORRIS
was the victim. Here is the extract
taken from the news columns Of tho
Richmond (Va.) News Leader Of No.
vember "a, 1917.
Chastine r-orris, colored, who was
discovered last nigh. by Detective
Sergeant Kellam standing By a show
case in front Of the store Of Burnett
Lewis 1T East Broad street, which
had just been broken open by smash
ing pane Of glass, was sentenced to
ninety days on the roads in police
court today on the charge Of break
ing open the case with intent to com
nit larceny. News Leader, Nov
ember "a, 1917.
It is alleged that MORRIS was stand
ing by the show case that had been
smashed. JUST why anyone would
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal Phillips have
returned homo from visiting Mrs.
emily Morris, on S. Market street.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal Phillips have
returned homo from visiting Mrs.
Emily Morris, on S. Market street.
Mrs. Robert Davis, assisted by a
committee of young ladies, gave q
combination supper in the lecture
room of John Mann Church, Thurs
day.
Woman's Day will be the all-day
attraction at Mt. Carmel Baptist
Church on Sunday. Mrs. Fannie
Douglas, president of the ladies,
promises fine program. Como and
see them.
Mr.. S. N. Giles arrived in town on
Monday to report for service in the
United States Army. Mr.. Giles is
another young Pythian who was
drawn to fight for democracy. Good
luck to him.
Miss Rosa Harmon has been Sc
lectcd to lead the chorus OF one hun
dred young ladies for the Y. p. Ba-
Haar on Tuesday night. Miss Har-
mon is n wonderful singer and q
talented musician, so everybody is
guaranteed a rare treat on Tuesday
The committee under the able lead
ersh!p of Miss S. Emma Parks, has
spared no pains to make this q great
success. Miss Virginia Harmon will
preside at the piano.
Miss Edna Davis, who has been
visiting in Washington, D. C. has
returned. Mss Davis is a teacher in
Douglas Graded School in this city
Miss Mary Louise Mitchell is out
again after being i'll for some time
Mrs. Mary Webster has returned to
her home in Parkersburg, w. Va
While here she was the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Jefferson on w. Ger
main street She also visited friends
in Washington, Baltimore and other
Eastern cities.
Rev. Fisher and Deacon William
Good were in Martinsburg Saturday
and Sunday, attending the quarterly
meeting.
Rev. Benjamin Layton, of Mill
wood, held communion services on
Sunday at the Shiloh Church, on
Kent street.
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Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va

iNNhhlOiu 1l1ncJ,
Richmond, Va.
Dear Editor:-Encloscd find ono
ooliar ana fifty cents for your paner
"nich 10 my mind is one of tho great
eSl papers along many line in this
,o",'y' "hlle you arc rather dras
u. III some things, yet l an sure You
,lo uoi1s a great good for the race in
,',o INV and spreading informa
.,on concerning the doings of tho Ne
gro race that could not bc rot,on
otherwise. God Bless Won.
AS corresponding Secretary or Tho
educational Board of tho Notiona1
baptist Convention of America I wish
10 thank you for so much yo]uoh,n
information that l have been enabled
10 get through your journal. AS an
ola experienced editor you know how
TO gather news to interest the noon.n
ana mat too with profit to them, While
inc paper is sensational, yet it is VOL
iauen with rich race building inrormo
ton. '''''' III"
olhce communicating with Won In
,nese columns, it has been my priyi-
,eee TO travel and represent our NAT
ioiial baptist educational work In tina
SUITES or indiana, ILL.,, Pa, New York
and New Jersey.
A.. an no" III La, and hope to be In
an week after next. am gathering
Information concerning our Baptist
eaucatlonal strength all over tho conn.
Try. Ihero is more than two hundred
baptlst schools and COLLEGES In This
country. operated in the interest or
the Negro Baptist, but tho dull mind
GU disposition OF the heads of those
schools make 1t very hard for mo to
ga her the facts Of their strength and
doing for the information and insni--
ration of the public.
In my last report was shown mora
than one hundred schools, with an
acreage " 615, containing l9b mild
lngs' 81 brick and s stone buildings.
| me student body numbered 9658.
Minlsterial students 900 studying tho
biole 40. School property valued at
THE NATIONAL BAPTIST THEO-
LOGICAL SEMINARY, AND BIBLE
TRAINING SCHOOL.
For the first time in the history
or America, a real Negro BAPTIST full
1iedged' Around Theological Semi
nary and Bible Training School was
organized at Memphis, Tenn, October
End, 1916. The curriculum and faculty
was provided and arranged and more
imam seventy minister al students
Ina'r'cuiated on that day Of opening.
during the session ninty one mini
sters enrolled and ten women for mis
slonary training, thus making one
hundred and one for the entire ses-
sion. God Is with us and the National
seminary Is reality. The second SEES
sion opened on November 9Th Prof.
i. y. Fuller, ID. D., LII. D., is dean
OF theology and Mrs Broughten is
neadmg the womel.'s department.
God bless the Seminary.
A. r. GRIGGS.
1874 Hall St., Dallas Texas.
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lection, a knowledge Of this Book Is
more to be desired than fine gold.
For in understanding, believing and
obeying, there is promised great re-
ward, both on earth and in Heaven.
Rev. w. e. Pettus' doors have been
open for prayer for seven years in
Richmond, but people come very
slowly to the house Of prayer. Christ
told the reason why. He said be-
cause their deeds are evil; the open
Bible throws light on sin and the
sinner will run away.
Come Thursday evening at seven
o'clock and Sunday at five o'clock.
The master fully explains the Bible
free Of charge, number 100 Second
Street Road. Phone Randolph 1927.
Either call or come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Rev. w. e. Pettus' vision of the
Holy Bible, showing Gods divine ap-
prevail Of his ministry. Rev. Pettus
has been in the school Of Christ for
thirty and three long years. He has
learned of Christ and is now able to
teach the world the way Of salvation.
What Is the Bible? The Bible Is
the word Of God. In it He makes
known His character and will, to-
gether with His ways. It Is given
by inspiration of the Holy Spirit and
IS profitable for all, teaching men
what to believe, showing them in
what they are wrong and instructing
them In what is right. Although
given by men, God directed them
what to write and how to write. That
AZ O rule of faith and guide to bro.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Hon. G. H. Payne, formerly Of
Huntington, West Virginia, is now a
full-nedged attorney-at-law, having re.
signed his position as United States
Minister to the Danish West Indian
Island. He has located at ST..
Thomas, ad is doing we'll. We regret
to have lost him to the United States,
as he Is one OF the ablest citizens Of
color in the country. We wish him
success in his new field of labor. He
conducted the affairs Of his Office
with credit to himself and honor to
the government that he so faithfully
represented.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
THE FIGHT IN BOSTON.

The ways Of the legal machinery in
this country at the present time are
past finding out. Rank injustice rcars
Its head In the alleged courts Of JUS
tice md mfrr p nselassa. with race pre-
.$ad1ce and mate meanness vent their
spleen upon the helpless from be-
hind the goddess OF Justice herself.
These thoughts came to us when we
read OF the attempts how being made
to secure the return OF John Johnson,
colored to West Virginia.
Governor Mccall, who seems to be
permeated by the spirit of justice and
actuated by the highest motives re-
Gently refused to honor a requisition
f>r The return oil colored man,
named John Johnson, who was
charged with assaulting a white girl.
The gentleman sent to West Virginia
to investigate the affair reported to
the Governor that Johnsons life
would be jeopardized by his return to
opinion that Johnson was not guilty.
Upon ms report, His Excelleney de
clincd to honor the requisition pap
ers.
Not to be outdone, the Department
Of Justice at Washington proceeded
to delve into the case, and indict-
ment was returned by United Stat
es Grand Jury, charging John John
son with violating the Mann White
Slave Act by the transportation Of a
white girl from Charleston, w. est Va.
to Catlettsburg, Kentucky for alleg-
eG immoral purposes. The charge is
too ridiculous for even feeble mind
cd person to consider. With the jim
Crow law in force in Kentucky, how
could Johnson have been. guilty OF
such conduct?
Moreover, not even q lunatic among
our people would think Of Carrying
a white girl to Kentucky for any pur
pose. TO do so would be to enter up
on a direct route to heaven or to the
ether place for hemp Isl plentiful in
Kentucky and men to pull It may be
found on every crosoToad or at
every corner. But this is the subter-
fuge, by which to secure Johnson's re
turn to West Virginia. Hon. William
Fl. Lewis, that very able ex-assistant
United States Attorney General has
charge of the case. The staging of
this 'tplay" will be transferred to O
United States Court in Boston and
there it will be determined, whether
or not Johnson is to be returned
to West Virginia upon White Slave
charge and after he gets there tried
on another.
If he can be gotten back into the
State upon any charge the State
authorities will Immediately proceed
to hold him under the original indict-
ment upon which the demand was
made upon the Governor of Massa-
chusetts. If the colored folks Of Bos--
ton furnish the money, 1t will be "a
mighty long time" before John John
son will reach the capital Of West
Virginia Colored folks are having a
hard time of 1t with one class Of
white folks and they are being sturdi
ly defended by another class Of the
same race Of people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

We received from Rev. W. B. Reed,
ID. D., Of Hartford, Conn, o. copy Of
his very able report as chairman OF
the Committee OH the State Of the
Country to the New England Baptist
Convention. The report is exhaustive
and impressive and ranks among the
best Of the kind ever read to any body
OF people in this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Theatres are more popular with
some people than churches. When
sickness comes and "the gates ajar"
are heaving in sight, the churches are
more popular with this same class
OF people than theatres. But sometim-
es 1t is too late.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Some of the Northern cities now
look like southern ones. Colored
folks have gone there In droves and
they took with THIN their southern
looks and customs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

1t is said, you reap what you SOW
but this is not always the case and
that Is why somo people are so hard
headed. They expect to dodge the con
sequences Of their folly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01

Some OF our subscribers are re-
Wondering us and sending in their
subscriptions. We certainly are re-
membering them.