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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Respectfully yours,
JASPER T. DUNCAN.
December 10, 1917.

Mr.. Jasper IT. Duncan,
OFT N. Second St., Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir-Acknowledging your val.
ued letter of December 7th, I rcgret
that you havo taken such an unfay-
orable view of the page Of Camp Pike
pictures.
There Is no desire on our part TO
mold the colored race up to ridicule
or to withhold from them any frac
ton OF the great credit due them for
the way they have supported this ma
ton in its many emergen lies.
L am sending you under separate
cover copy Of an issue Of Leslie's
containing All article on tho "Offi-
GERS Training Camp" for colored SOL
d1ers, which think VIII modify your
views of our attitude toward colored
men. Also, If you will look in tho Is
sue Of December 22nd when It comes
out. you will find half page there
that Will probably go farther toward
changing public opinion in the United
States on certain subject than any
other piece Of publicity that has ever
been put out. I cannot toll you what
this Is, but think you will agree
that we are anxious to assist IN
rlghting one Of the great wrongs
against the blacks.
Very truly yours,
John A. Sleicher, Editor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
COLORIGD SOLDIERS COMFORT.

Washington. ID. G., Dec. 17.--The
National Colored Soldiers Comfort
Committee which has Iheadquart crs
in this city at 1t05 You St., and OF
which Prof. Kelly Miller Of Howard
University, is President, and J. c..
Napier and Ralph w. Tyler treasurer
and Secretary respectively, has issu-
cd the following statement relative
to its intention Of providing relief for
the families Of the colored soldiers
executed at Fort Sam Houston last
week.
mo calamity in many years has so
depressed tho Colored people Of this
country as the execution of the thir.
teen colorcd soldiers Of tho oath, U.
S. Infantry at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, last week, and the sentencing
of forty-one others to life imprison-
mcnt. 1t was tragedy that could not
but help cut deep into our hearts.
"While at this time wc are not ques
tioning the right or the government
to inilict So severe and summary pun
ishment upon mon who before had rem
derod valiant service to the country
while wearing tho uniform Of an
American colder. and while we do
10 tic uuly country We know, We fcC-
.!te- III, Via. !. - .iu i.inuuun, who
must suffer most, that the families
of these executed and Imprisoned
soldiers will soon be suffering for
the necessities of lie.
Unfortunately, and tragically un
fortunate. the government that took
from these families n support has no
provision for caring for the famili-
cs left dependent. So it is up to the
race to offer these bereaved families
support. The National Colored Sol
dicrs' Comfort Committee has decid
cd that out OF the $2,00O,000 being
raised for the relief Of dependents of
colored soldiers, 1t will provide for
the families Of the men who were ex
ccuted and imprisoned, under son
tence at Fort Sam Houston last week
and we call upon the colored people
or the country to respond quickly to
our appeal for contributions, giving
what they can, If but tho widows
mite. Those thirteen colored soldiers
met death stoically, as stoically as
John Brown at Harper's Ferry; those
s0rtytone sentenced to imprison1
ment for life met their fate unflinch
1ngly, now let ua cheerfulIy, loyalty
and quickly respond to the appeal for
funds to aid their boreavcd and needy
families. We owe this as duty to
the men who drank to the dregs from
the cup of bitterness. Let every col.
ored man, woman and child show
race loyalty by responding quickly"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
WOAiEN'S MOVEMENT.

Womcn's Movement for tho Better.
mcnt of Women held II meeting last
Monday evening at Johnson's Audi
forum which was largely attended.
The ladies OF this auxiliary are work
ing to their utmost to send 500 bas-
kcts on Christmas morning to our
worthy poor. Envelopes have been dis
tributed among our friends white and
colorcd, so as to help along this
worthy cause from which reports are
expected OH Friday night, December
81, 1917, at 3rd ST. Bethel A. NJ. e.
Church at p. M.
Short addresses will be given by
Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker and Mrs.
Ora Bryan Stokes. Rev. NJ. Il. Davis
will have charge Of devotional cxer-
ciscs and Capt. w. |. Johnson as
master Of ceremonies.
Can leave names and address Of
those really In need at w. l. John
sons office 10 w. Leigh st.
Committee in charge; Mrs. Icmoria
j. Wood, president. Mrs. Bette Mere
dith, vicc-prcsident; Mrs. Clara Per-
vail, Treasurer; Mrs. Hattie f. Sid.
ncy, Secretary; Capt. w. |. Johnson,
Dr.. Q. VIM. Moon. Mr.. Wendell p.
Kemp, Mrs. Lemual V. Eggleston,
Miss Leila B. Dabncy, Mr.. Jas. Trays
er, Manager: Rev. NJ. e. Davis. pas
for; Churohhill committee; Mrs
walter Brown, Mrs. Jno. Wilson.
Mrs. Annie b. Scott, Mrs. Rosa Rob
inson. Mrs. Barbara Jones; Mrs. Jen
ME Scoot, Mrs. Ro,a Green, Fulton,
West End and South Richmond well
represented.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

Row. DR.. e. w. Moore, formerly of
Philadelphia, but now OF Columbus,
Ohio has been honored with an ap-
the members of a Committee Of Ono
Hundred to assist in the "war work. !"
Some Of the leading white citizens
OF that municipality have been APP
pointed on this committee and we
note with pleasure that this brilliant
energetic divine has been given a
prominent place on this committee
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

must happen. Nothing now remains
but to make the best Of 1t. Wonder
full things have been achieved al
ready considering that we started al.
most from zero.
The worst part of the whole bust
ness is the evident deception Of the
people by mon, who arc not really
fitted for the positions that they oc-
cupy and who arc noted by giving
out for publication statements OF
their ability to do just what they
know is impossible of accomplish
mcnt in the face of this country's
appropriateness.
The Times-Dispatch says further:
With Garfield fighting for coal
and Hoover for food with the War
and Navy Departments demanding
that their supplies be given priority
and the Shipping Board equally insis
tent that its requirements be met
first, railroad traffic Is in seeming
~ incXtricablc jam, and the countrys
affairs grow more and moro tangled
Need OF one big boss to take over the
job daily becomes more acute. While
the varied interests pull and haul in
different directions, the people are
suffering for food and warmth. The
present system is q dismal failure and
Il new one must be found.
The confusion is equal to that re-
corded as existing at tho Tower OF
Babel. 1t is Il season for the weed
ing out Of incompetent material
The French nation had its oXperien-
ccs along similar lines and ii pro-
ccedcd to use the pruning knife with
admirable results. We may have a
big boss somewhere in the country
but he has not as yet come cut of
hiding.
So far as the nation knows, Hon
Theodore Roosevelt is the only man.
who oven presumably measures up to
the situation and where is there in
the country, this country Of politi-
clans, Il man who would trust him
in the saddle again? Tho nation
prefers to wobble and suffer and suf-
for and wobble. The end is not in
sight, but sometimes We think that
it is lust around the corner"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

Mrs. Evclina Epps wishes to OK
tend many thanks to friends for
kindness during her Illness of two
months.
Mrs. Victoria Scay is visiting
friends in Savannah, Tampa, and St.
Petersburg, Florida. She is the wife
Of Mr.. w. III. Seay, the blacksmith.
Mr.. and Mrs, Atlas e. Barbce and
their little son, Atlas, Jr., OF 1917
Hull street, South Richmond, Va.
will leave the city to-day Saturday
for the Capital Of the Old North
State, Raleigh, N. G.. to spend the
Christmas holidays.
Mrs. J. A. Lawson, Jr., who un
derwent an operation at the Retreat
for the Sick has returned to her resi-
dence, 1924 A. w. Catherine st. She
is getting on nicely.
Miss Ella Hill Of 302 r. Baker
ST., while returning from services at
the Fifth St. Baptist Church last
Sunday afternoon, slipped on tho leo
and FELL breaking her arm, at tho
wrist.
Mrs. William Troy, widow of
the late Rev. William Troy, who pas
tored III Richmond several years ago,
is quite sick at tho residence OF her
daughter, Miss Annie Troy, N. 4th
st. Mrs. Troy had fall q few weeks
ago, breaking her arm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
WINCHESTER NOTES.

Winchester. Va, December If
MIR. Samuel Williams. who for many
years was employed by tho city here
was buried from the Shiloh Baptist
Church, Fr'Jay.
Rev. Walker Carter preached Il
very nice funeral. He leaves q wife
and one daughter. Tho pall-boarors
were Mcssrs. II. w. Bartlett. George
Norris, Robert Parker, Charles JEFF
fcrson. NJ. b. Cooke.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Derrick gave !,
Taffy Party at her home on West
Leicester street on Friday night and
quite Il crowd turned out and had an
enjoyable time.
Sir Eugene Walker has been on
tho sick list but is able to be out
again.
Miss Gladys Myers will spend her
Holidays in Pittsburgh.
The brotherhood was entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. George w. McGrudcr
on Friday night. Everybody had n
nice time.
John Mann Christmas exercises
will he held on Christmas night and
tho children arc practicing hard to
make it n success.
Mt. Carmel will hold theirs on
"Wednesday after Christmas and their
children are also working hard.
The Ladies Aid will be entertained
at the parsonage by Mrs. J. A. Reid
on South Kent street, rltdaG night.
&c EyeryhcdN is ,p,ilcd to come out.
>Tc have plenty Of snow Cor Christ
mas but not much coal and still less
sugar, but we arc thankful just the
same and wish you all a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
M. B. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

The House Of Representatives has
by margin of eight votes adopted
the concurrent resolution submitting
tho question Of an amendment to the
Constitution OF the United States,
barring Intoxicating wines and liquors
and malt beverages from use of i'm
portation in this country. The poll
ticians, both for and against, will
have a grand old time now for some
time to come. The amendment must
be ratified within seven years in order
for it to become effective.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

The trial Of fourteen moro of the
members of tho Twenty-fourth In
fantry began last Monday. Just why
any Of them should be executed be-
fore this tribunal got through with
the job will always be mystery
We do not see any need Of a trial.
All the colored men should do Is to
sit silent and let the military oxecu-
ton committee go ahead with the job.
The same gallows is there that
served for thirteen of their comrades
and they might as we'll walk out
upon it and satisfy the cravings of
some of the people Of Texas. They
wanted blood and they have gotten
IT, The fourteenth man could wait
his turn and he too could go "shout-
ing homo to glory
BY the way. Sergeant Baltimore,
one of tho coiorcd soldiers executed
was beaten by police officer and at
tho time Of the firing between the
policc-ofliccrs and tho colorcd sol
dicrs was in the station house at
Houston, Texas, but the Court Mar
tial hanged him too.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

Tho Baltimore, Md. Afro-American
by the addition OF a Goss Comet"
to its equipment now takes tho lead
in modern, up-to-date printing Of
fee. The press prints nat-bed type
forms from roll OF paper and Is a
modern installation in every respect
We congratulate tho Murphys upon
their enterprising success and we
hope for them much success Any
colored man, who will risk this kind
OF money On this kind Of equipment
in a city known as the journalistic
graveyard for colored publications,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
"CONFUSION WORSE
CONFOUNDED.'

The Richmond Times-Dispatch, in
it's issue Of the 18th inst. says
Congress is holding up it's hands
and gasping in utter surprise at the
Country's appropriateness for war;.
and Is instituting investigations,,'
here, there and everywhere, no mat
ter what Joy the results may bring
to the heart Of the Kaiser. Had Con
gress stuck less closely around tho
pork barrel during the past quarter
OF century and devoted moro Of Its
efforts to putting the country in a
state of preparation, present condi-
lions would have been impossible.
Congress cannot plead Ignorance, nor
can it shift the burden of its own re
sponsibility to other shoulders, for
our military shortcomings have been
dinned into its ears for many years.
Nothing has happened except what
was expected to happen, and what
every ono except Congress knew
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
STAR DAY.

Tho Local Chapter Of tho Indepen,
dent Order of Eastern Star cordially in
vito tho Masonic Fraternity, its mem
bers and the public to attend Star Day
exercises, Sunday evening, December
~, 1917, o'clock at the First Prcsby.
terrain Church, corner Monroe and
Catherine streets. An interesting pro
gram has been arranged. Rev. A. A.
Hector will deliver the address OF
the evening.
BY order OF I. O. O. e. s.
S. Alice X. Burrell, Chair.
Marion Gilpin, Secy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
S13,7OO.OO EOR CHRISTMAS.

The Mechanics Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club for 1917 had
Il membership Of 1876 or "a less than
5000 with total deposits Of ($73,700D
seventy three thousand, seven hun
dred dollars. Every check present
cd has been paid promptly and but
little delay and practically no incon
vcn;cncc caused to the thousands
who have throngcd the banking house
to get their money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

command not only our respect, but
our admiration.
We contemplated one time the adj
visibility Of installing similar ma
chine and may yet do so after noting
the success or failure of our enter
prising contemporary. Our hat is
off to tho Afro-American of Balti-
more, Maryland.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
TIE CITY ATTORNEYS OPINION

Hon. II. II. Pollard, tho very able
City Attorney Of Richmond, through
tho brilliant Assistant City Attorney
George Wayne Anderson has officially
notified Police Justice John ]. Crutch-
field, the tirclcss and brainy presiding
genius Of this city that there can be
no further prosecutions in tho segrc-
CATION cases now before his court
and that this piece Of legislation,
known as the segregation ordinance
is Il dead letter, so to speak.
One Of the noteworthy cases was
that OF the Leigh Street NJ. T.. Church
at Fifth and Leigh streets. The pro-
pcrty purchased from n white con-
grogation fronted OH "white block"
with its side entrance on "colorcd
block" The congregation, at an
expense Of five hundred dollars made
an opening on tho side Of the colored
block and closed up the side front
ing on the white block.
Even after this, court proceedings
were instituted and at tho trial OF
the case some time ago, the jury OF
white men disagreed and the case
was dropped. After the decision OF
the Supreme Court OF the United
States III the Segregation Cases, tho
congregation opened the other doors
and they were cited to appear for
trinl. Tho letter Of City Attorney
pol'ard I'D mis- -!Gpll2N "no ~ "'te .
In the lsmissal"of Tho proceedings.
We are glad that it is so. The
decision in these cases simply restores
the status Of tho colored people in
this city, where it was originally
among the rcal-estate agents here who
have the interest OF both classes of
people at heart and who by their
rent lists can easily locate the people
of either race without undue friction
on the part Of anybody.
Because we have the right, is no
reason why wo should exercise 1t in
n manner to cause undue trouble.
White folks hereabout and colored
folks too, for that matter, respect
the feeling and sensibilities Of each
other without necessarily Infringing
upon the constitutional rights and
privileges Of each other.
The decision by the Supreme Court
of the United States has not brought
to boar the state of unrest and fric-
ton that some people presumed that
it would bring about. Colored folks
are not making efforts to locate In
white communities, but are conser-
vativoly adjusting themselves to
existing conditions and only from
natural and necessary causes are they
moving into residences long since
vacated by white tenants who have
como into the new additions for white
people to live.
We may not exercise our constitu-
tional rights, but we are happy in the
knowledge that we can exercise them
whom We so desire. Colored folks in
the Southland think they understand
large proportion OF the white folks,
certainly those Of the better class and
they do not need any special legis-
lation to force them to do what they
have no idea of uoing,-inconven-
fencing and embarrassing the white
friends among whom they have lived
so long.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

Rev. DR.. Harvey Johnson, one Of
the ablcst divines in this country
recently celebrated his fortictn an
nivcrsary as pastor OF the Union
Baptist Church. He is as hale, hearty,
vigorous and as entertaining and
brilliant as lie was twenty years ago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
CLARK-HORSIIEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry IT,. Hershey
request the pleasure Of your presence
at tho marriage ceremony Of their
daughter, Avis Frances. to Prof. Will
liam w. l.. Clark, on Wednesday ev-
ening, December twenty-sixth, n'ne-
teen hundred and seventeen, at four
o'clock, 1411 West Cary street, Rich
tmond, Virginia.
All friends invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Mrs. Emma Taylor PASSES Away.

Departed this life Monday, Deem
Der 10, 1917 at her residence COS Cath
crime St, Mrs. Emma Taylor.
She is survived by one son. Mr..
George II. Taylor of New York City.
The funeral services were conducted
from the First Baptist Church, Thurs
day, December 10, 1917 at o'clock p.
M. Rev. w. ~. Johnson officiating.
lntcrment i'll Evergreen Cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

WANTED-Bright, Active, Intelligent
Men and Women Of our race to rem
resent US In every part OF the
country In a dignified, honorable
business where the earnings will BIO
from $500 to $4,000 per month.
Enclose stamp in replying. Address
Manager, Box 1854, San Antonio,
Texas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

.o"" contemporary rho
Tampa, Nor'''a hnllotm renArN&
that Tampa is noted for its big fun
erals. That is no news for a city
Of Tampa's size. What We want to
hear is tho name OF the city that is
noted for little" funerals among
colorcd folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AS ASSIST
ANT UNDERTAKEN. AND EN-
BALMER Wanted by Young Man
Graduate Of Eckels College Phil
Pa. Holds Virginia license. Had
two years practical experience
Can furnish necessary refereicos.
Address, CHARLES G.. WAYLAND
Care Irving-Way-Hill Co., Char
lottesville, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Editor Mitchell to Speak .

Editor John Mitchell, Jr., will
speak on tho World War at tho Sec
ond Baptist Church, Sunday after
noon, December 30, 1917 at $3.50 under
tho auspices of the Young Women S
Christian Association. The public is
invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

AT conference of publishers Of
weekly journals, it was decided that
in view of the present advanced cost
Of material no one could afford to
publish weekly journal for less than
$500 per year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
GRAIiAAf--TEE

Mr.. John Lee, Of Suffolk, Va. wish
es to announce the marriage Of his
daughter, Gertrude, to Mr.. w. Grahm
Friday evening, December 7, at the
residence Of his daughter, Mrs Lottio
Perkins. 1901 w. Leigh street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Stockholders McLtin9.

The meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Mechanics Savings Bank will be
held Tuesday, January s, 1918. Owing
to the fact that the first Tuesday is
a holiday. 1t has been decided to hold
it on the later date.
John Mitchell, Jr., President.
Walter II. Davis, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
1807-1O17

Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Hill request
tho pleasure Of your presence at their
Fiftieth Anniversary, Wednesday,
December the twenty-sixth, 1917,
seven to- eleven o'clock P. M, at
1905 IL North Seventh street.
All friends are invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Editor Mtchcll to Speak ut Fifth
Street Baptist Church.

President John Mitchell, Jr., will
discuss the World War: How Nations
Fight" at tho Fifth St. Baptist
Church Sunday night, $50 o'clock
December 30, 1917.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
For Sale.

Drug store, best location in rich
mond for colored trade and doing
fine business, we'll stocked. Cash
proposition
Address, DRUGGIST, care Of The
Planet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
Fifth Street S. s. Christmas Tree

The Christmas Exercises of the
tifth Street Baptist Sunday School
will ;a&e place next Wadncsdar even
ing at o'clock at the Church. Free
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

VIRGINIA-In tho Law and Equity
Court of the City OF Richmond, tho
18th day Of December, 1917.
,PATTIE HARRIS. Plaintiff
against
FRED HARRIS, Defendant
In Chancery.
Tho object Of this suit Is to obtain
an absolute divorce from tho bonds
or matrimony upon tho ground OF de-
sertion. And an affidavit having boon
made and filed that the defendant,
Fred Harris Is not a resident of the
State Of Virginia. it is ordered that
he. the said Fred Harris appear here
within fifteen days after the due pub
LEGATION Of this order and do what
may be necessary to protect his in
terest herein.
A Copy
Teste:-LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk
j. HENRI CRUTCHFIELD, p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

ITS a Long Way to Tipperary" but
Il short way to the places where you
can purchase goods. The holidays
bring much JOY to those who receive
presents and some JOY to those who
give them. This lite ut times is u
hard road to travel, but at others, 1t
is as smooth as glass to the cheerful
liver. When in need OF furniture and
household supplies even If you are
getting ready to marry or you are al
ready married, you will find coice
assortment at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22
AND NEW YEAR
GREETINGS.

Let us make 1919 more happy
and prosperous year for you. We
have pleased and satisfied large
list Of patrons with our Golden Rule
Service which means that we give
prompt, fair, confidential attention
to all business entrusted with us.
RcntS--Salcs--Lo
Let us provide for you in any OF
these departments.
BROWN AND ROBINSON,
ISt. Luke Bank Building.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

must happen. Nothing now remains
but to make the best of 1t. Wonder
full things have been achieved al
ready considering that we started al.
most from zero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-22

Mr.. Jasper IT. Duncan,
527 N. Second St., Richmond, Va.