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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

strict accountability, is without par
allcl in the history of this State. This
Is why we made the inquiry if the
constitutional guarantees of citizen
ship, rs they relate to the freedom
of speech and the liberty of the press.
had been suspended.
Until they are suspended. we fail to
see how even the congress of the
United States can pass legislation
that Will annul and set aside the pro
visions thereof. The outrage upon
the public, upon the management and
upon the ownership was all the more
that the columns of the Planet have
been used free Of charge for the dis
scmination Of information by the
Treasury Department relative to Lib
crty Bonds. and by the War Depart
ment relative to recruiting. and by
the Board Of National Defense rela.
tive to inducing colored people to re-
main in the Southland
After living here a lifetime through
the darkest days of Democratic rule,
for the first time the officials of the
national government have the effront-
cry to attempt to control the columns
of this journal, which has been guar
antccd the right of liberty and free
speech. This is one Of the logical
nVjlc nf a o.
mcnt. The Democracy of the South
land has fought this form Of oppres
sion for more than half century.
We are not ready to bow to it now
Colorcd folks are loyal to the national
government and will not do anything
to embarrass it in its efforts to win
a war supremacy.
We do not stand for force in this
matter. We will yield 10 persuasion.
We do not belong to that class Of
people who prefer to he a live eur to
being a dead lion. If the Postoiicc
officials and the Department Of Jus.
tice wish to edit the Planet. we arc
willing to tender to them the owner
ship and control for such time as ii
may prove to be Of essential benefit
and advantage to their aims, but We
refuse to be brow-hcatcn and insulted
and with being even suspected of dis
loyalty because citizen of the
United States. with probably moro
zeal than Judgment, sees fit to con-
scicniously express an opinion abou.
the dcplorablc happening at East ST.
Louis. Illinois.
We have some friends in this coun-
try. and it may he that we have not
much longer to live. Certain it is
we shall file protest after protest
against this unjust treatment. the
like OF which could not be more than
duplicated across the seas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

We were shocked to hear Of the
death of DIR. II. b. FRISSEIL, PRINCIPAL
OF Hampton Institute He was COM
paratively young and his untimely re.
moval from the present scenes Of
active endeavor is IL calamity to the
institution over which he presided
Conditions make the maintenance of
such an institution an uphill effort.
Donations are not given as freely
today as they were in the past.
This fact must have brought with
1t attendant worries and he sank into
the grave as would child that want
cd sleep. He was true friend of the
colored people Of this country and his
loss will be mourned from one section
Of the Southland to the other by all
who had even faint knowledge OF
the great work that he had accom-
pllshed and was accomplishing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Hon. WESTMORELAND DAVIS has been
nominated by tho Democratic Party
for Governor Of Virginia. The claim
was made that he would be wet"
Governor. Be that as it may, thou
sands remained away from the polls,
and tho question now arises as to
whether that vote would come out
from hiding IL a Republican candidate
was placed in the field to confront
one of tho most popular Democrats
now before the public.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF LITTLE
MT. O.-GIVES IT'S PICNIC TO
BUCKROE. AUGUST 4 TIMES
PLUS 9 PLUS 4.

Dear Fricnd:-
We desire to notify you that Mount
Olivet Baptist Sunday School had In
tended having its picnic elsewhere; but
in order that the friends Of the church
who wero left July 10th may have a
chance and those who desire to 30
again and have another delightful
trip may have the opportunity,--we
have decided to change our plans and
run picnic excursion to Buckroe
Beach, Wednesday Aug 90, 1917
Train leaves G. & o. Broad Street
Station 9:30 a. m. Returning leaves
Buckroe Beach p. m, sharD.-A
peaceful trip guaranteed, for we
carry the detectives Of the company.
with full power OF arrest. Adults
$l.OO.--Children under 12 years Of age
SO cents.
Why stay in this heated town, tho
whole summer long? When tho cool
sea brcezcs, your cheeks will fan for
a song.
Respectfully,
Mt. Olivet Baptist Sunday School
James Epps, Supt.
Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
THROTrLiNG THE PLANET.

she action OF the Postoflicc author
tiles in this city in holding up eighteen
sacks Of Planet mail simply because
correspondent dared to state therein
why he would not freely volunteer in
the United States army, and calling
upon the Chief Executive Of the ma
ton to speak out upon the East ST.
Louis riot, as Cor. ROOSEVELT had
done and calling upon the Depart
ment OF Justice to hold the murderers
Of those innocent colorcd people to a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES
NOT SUSPENDED.

Congress shall make no law re-.
specting the establishment OF rc,irio,
or prob shitiNs, t.'v gt<ac: exercise there.
OF; or abridginy the freedom or
speech. or OF the press, or tho right
or the people to pcacoably assemble
and to petition the government for n
redress Of grievances "-Article I of
the Constitution OF tho United States
With this plain provision staring
lhem III the face. it is almost incon-
ceivable to us how any one could take
the authority and assume the respon-
sibility of holding up the mail of The
Ilanct under the guisc and excuse
that the communication Of Uzziah
Miner violated the espionage laws
OF the United States. which laws had
been passed by the Congress of the
United States.
MIR. Miner spoke only for himself
and in this he did not violate the
law in antagoniZing the selectiyo
draft laws of this country. On tho
contrary. the plain intimation was
that he would not volunteer his ser
vices as a soldier OF the United States
hut would submit himself to be
drafted, that is forced into the army
under compulsion.
lio did not advise any one else
to take this position How then
could it be alleged that The Planet,
whose editorial management is not
responsible for views expressed by its
correspondents be punished for some
thing done by citizen Of the United
States and who under the greatest
stretch OF application could be held
only personally for the expressions
contained therein? He spoke in tho
peoples forum. so to speak.
We arc glad to announce that the
mail Of The Planet was released on
last Thursday morning and the
copies sent to our subscribers, Thurs
day morning, August Q. 1917, six
days after they had been deposited
in the post-oni"c here III this city.
This journal is devoted to the in
tcrcsts Of the colorcd people Of this
country and Mr.. UZZiah Miner spoke
in behalf Of those hundreds of in
noccnt black SOuthcrncrs, who have
been driven from their homes and who
now wander about in a strange land.
SO far as we have been able to observe
he had a right to say what he did
and we had the right to publish what
he said without making ourselves
Liable TO persecution or prosecution at
the hands Of the Department of JUS
tice. which to our mind should now
be prosecuting the murdorcrs OF
these helpless people.
The coDrcd people arc loyal to
President Woodrow Wilson and to
the National Government They arc
proving this by the thousands OF them
who arc Offering their lives upon the
altar OF their country. Tho alleged
evidences Of disloyalty cannot be
found among our people. We thank
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
DANNIlIIil3 NEWS

Danvillc. Va, August 6.--Dr S. II.
Wilson made business trip to Rich
mond, Va. last Wednesday.
Mr. j. H. Davis, of Almagro, is yet
confined. We hope for him speedy
recovery.
Rev. u. II. Kirby, one of Danvillc's
Oldest ministers. who has been sick
for more than eight months, was out
last week at the National Smith River
Association
Miss Mamie Bondcrant, of Lynch.
burg, Va, was the guest of Miss Lou
iae Dunston, of Union Street, last
week
Miss Myrtle Aurctte and Miss Beat
rice Williamson. of South Main Street,
returned last Tuesday from Greens.
boro, n. c., and Hampton, Va, re-
spectivcly, where they had been at
tending the summer normal. They
came laden with fruit of intellectual
knowledge:
Miss Matte Smith, cf Almagro. left
me city last Monday for PHILADELPHIA,
for short stay.
Miss l.. M. Freeman, of Franklin
street, leaves the city Thursday for
durham, n. G. While there she will
De the guest of Mrs. G. w. Adams,
keV. NJ. f.. Hughes preached at the
calvary Baptist Church Sunday. at
no'h the morning and evening sor-
wees. lie brought credit to himself
ana the gospel ministry.
Mt: f. w. Jackson. of Clifton Forge
was IN the city Il few days last week
VISITING relatives and friends
MISS Annie Harris and Mr.. J l..
l."bSdalc were united in marriage
sunday by Rev. NJ. T.. Hughes,
MIS-. Jane Parker, of Union Stroot
area Sunday evening. 1unnroI cor
wees were held at tho Union Stroot
nap'lst Church. OF which she was =,
faithful member. Monday 3:3O p n
lie pastor. Rev. \ l.. Stone. of,,ci,tod
MIS-. kcna Wilson, the mother of
MIS-. f1orcncc Wilson, of Wosbinrto,
street North Danvillc, is very sick
at thia writing. ON"
MIS-. Marshall Hill of Richmond
va: Is visiting her father, Mr.. u q
Ill., or Fanburan Street
MISS 5eulah Carter, of West Thom-
us street, was married TO AR nv
W., nucker at the homo of the bride l,st
wednesday. The Rev. w. T., Cr,etv
performed the ceremony. '''
,., Mrs' W. II. Davis, of Gay Street
VINO some time ago sustained -, i,
jury from fall, is still linrorinr
:; MISS NJ. Alice Grasty. Of Gay Street
~, w spending some time with Mrs n
W. "nson, Of Washington Stroot
North Danvillc. '''ee''
iS' beaCrico Thomas and two chill.
Mn VINO have been in the civ for
tm weeks visiting relatives jef,
,"ooi'esuaE Tor their home In pitts'
n",sl'- iN%, There We're manv tbin~s
a. oa"Fliie that Mrs. Thomas admiral
A'hohs them was the Planet. Sbn
eave us her subscription for one voar
come again. Mrs. Thomas.
MISS DeLacy Harris, of Cav Street
IS spending the week in Roonoke
with friends '''Ne
me Cherristone Association moots
WIN WIN thc Jones Chapel Baptist Church
Wednesday. August Is. Rev. Mr. T,
Burton, pastor.
PROF. Robinson, president of Small
wood Memorial Institute, Claremont
va, was in the city Sunday. He via.
ltea the Trinity Baptist Sunday School
ana church service at tho Calvary
baptist Church. His many friends
were glad to see him.
Rev. N. G. Harris, of MartinsyilIe
va preached at the Loyal Street
baptist Church Sunday night. He
mad the spirit of the Master.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
FLORENCE Is. o. NOTES.

Florence, S. C.-Mr. ID. T.. Fields.
OF Dovesville, S. c., spent a day re-
Gently in our city. For more than
twelve years he has farmcd success
fully.
Mrs. Beatrice Dean. CT Cordcllia,
Ga, passed through here recently en-
route to Newburn, n. C.
Or. w .F. Holmes and Il. B. Webs
Ter ass'a.ed the county board in OK
amlning men for the National Army.
Respectfully,
E. b. WEBSTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Col. TIIEoDoRE ROOSEVELT seems to
be in good health and the present in
dications are that he will have his
eyes upon the Presidency again, and
his hands. too. If the people will let
him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Seine people are. always disagree
able to some other people. Then again.
some people make other people dis
agreeable, when they otherwise would
he pleasant.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

If you want to have two people
tired Of each other and weary of each
others company, induce them to
marry each other. 1t usually takes
about six months to effect cure, and
sometimes less than that.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Tho Nation"' 'rment Is report
ed to have .Mrchs..~,. two
hundred and ..ty thousand caskcts.
This would seem to indicate that
Uncle Sam will ship the bodies back
homo
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
Bonini'S New Cafe
AND,
DINING ROOM
AT SAME OLD CORNER
9Th & Marshall SITS.

BEST DINING ROOM AND SERVICB
FOR COLORED PEOPLE
ANYWHERE.
GOOD as the Best for Any People
better than the Rest Anywhere. A
Corddal Invitation to Inspect Our
Fiace. Como and Be Convinced
Ihat we Have the Best Place, Best
services and the Most Reasonable
prices. Private Dining Room Now
Being Arranged Upstairs.
EVERYTHING GOOD TO RAT
AND DRINK.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Raise your children upright, cOlorcd
folks. Even if they so wrong after
wards, do not fail to give them the
proper instructions at home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
COMMITTED FROM THE
N. !. SILENT PARADE
CALLS ON THE: CHIEF
EXECUTIVE

Washington, August Negroes of
the nation carried to the White House
today their protest against the afro
cious attacks made upon them at East
st. Louis and other industrial centres
recently. They appealed to President
Wilson through Secretary Tumulty to
speak some public word" that would
give hope and courage to the Negroes
of the United States.
MIR. Tumulty listened to the reading
OF petition and promised the dele
CATION, which was headed by James
Weldon Johnson, secretary of the Ma
tional Association for the Ad uancemont
CT Colorcd People, that "the matter
would not be neglected. He told his
callers also that the President has
been In consultation with department
officials concerning better protection
Tor the Negro citizens Of the country
The delegation requested a personal
interview with the President which re.
quest Mr.. Tumulty said he would place
before Mr.. Wilson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Colored folks, talk less and do more
We can win in the great contest OF
life if we weary not in well doing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

We want agents in every city. Com.
municatc with this Office. We need
also slillful solicitor. Ono who
understands the business is preferred
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Everybody must speak in favor of
the national government.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

"Thc Grumblcr" seems to be some
thing Of a joker, SO we are publishing
the joke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

1t is no use to worry, for you'll be
dead after while.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

We do not know just how this war
will end. We all know how it began.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Entered at the Post ODtce ut Richmond
Virginia. as Second-cldSs matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

al communications Intended for pub
location should be sent so as to
reach US by Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

JOHN MITCHELL. JR., EDITOR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Danville, Va, August Cdr. S. II.
Wilson made business trip to Rich
mond, Va, last Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Mr.. j. H. Davis, of Almagro, is yet
confined. We hope for him speedy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
FOUR

Published every udtu, day by John
Mitchell. Jr., at 81 N. 4th Street,
Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Mr.. Lloyd p. Fisher has returned
home from Fort Niagara, N. Y, where
he has been spending the summer
rccupcrating prior to the opening OF
his school. Mr.. Fisher is principal Ct
the Cedar Hin school,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Rev. Il. II. Kirby, one of Danvillcs
Oldest ministers. who has been sick
Tor more than eight months, was out
last week at the National Smith River
Association
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Mrs. Irene Brown and Mrs. J. Hen
dcrson Cooke spent Sunday in Clarl,
visiting friends.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-23
H. W. KELLEY DIES
Father of Harry w. Kelley, Mankato,
Passed Away in MINNEAPOLIS.

H. w. Kelley, fatner of Harry w.
Kelley of this city, died in Minneapo-
lis Sunday morning at the University
hospital. Mr.. Kelley had been at the
hospital for six weeks and was oper-
ated on for gallstones some weeks
ago. He rallied from the operation,
however, and was in fair way to
recover, but his age of seventy four
was somewhat against him having
been in poor health for several years
The deceased was born In Punga-
tiegue, Va, hear the scene of the Civil
war battle. Mr.. Kelley came west
after the war and had lived in Man
kato for seven years, most of the
time with his son and family who
then lived at the corner of Van Brunt
and Willard street, but who now re-.
sides at 107 Parson street. Deceased
was former resident of Mauston,
Wis, but coming to Mankato from
Black River, Falls. Wis. Mr.. Kelley
was known by a number of people
here and had many friends who will
mourn his death. In addition to his
sons, H. w. and Fred R., who resides
in Mankato another son. William,
lives in Kalamazoo, Mich Three
daughters survive namely, Mrs. H. M.
Perry at Black River Falls, Wis; Mrs.
A. D. Bibbs, Columbia, Ohio, and Mrs.
James LAWN, st. Thomas, N. Oak.
The funeral services will be held in
Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon with
burial in the Lakewood cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-23

| Indio, Calf, November 10, 1917
To The Free Press: So many years
have passed since we were residents
of Rapidan township, that perhaps
our names are now familiar to only
a part of its people, but when the
years of youth are pleasantly passed,
go where one may no other place
can crowd it's memories aside. Pos
sibly the wish to not be forgotten by
our friends may have prompted us
| to send you remembrance through
box of California grown dates for
which we are indebted to Professor
Bruce Drummond who is the head of
the government date gardens at Indio
and the three or four similar stations
in this state and Arizona. The top
layer is exquisitely favored Deglet
Moor meaning "date of light" the
the other named Saida, means the
sweetness and where ever eaten adds
another name to it's long list of adj
mirers. Algeria is the native home of
both these dates.
There are many varieties of soft,
dry and semi-dry dates, all have
their friends for tastes differ.
We are located in the heart of the
Deglet Moor region, at Indio, in
Coachella Valley, 13O miles south Of
Los Angeles, and starting the grow
ing of dates. Next year will begin
their fruiting. The southern boundary
of this valley skirts the Salton sea-.
1t is there about eight miles wide and
then northwest some forty miles.
High mountain ranges of granite bar
ricades it's sides that dissipates al
most every rain cloud that tries to
enter. This condition in conjunction
with our long dry, hot fruiting sea-
sons is what makes for certainty the
successful maturing and gathering
of the Deglet Moor date, here, few
miles square is the only spot in the
United States where after years of
experimental work in this and other
states has it ripened and preserved
it's fruit, that in a moister climate
though maturing, too often sours on
the tree. The effect of moisture is to
cause rapid fermentation of the
sacharine matter so that the date
rapidly spoils when ripe. The follow
ing data from the government rec
ords give the lowest temperature ever
recorded at the Indio government
experimental station at 15' above
zero on January 7, 1913. Last winter
21o above for low point. On June 16,
this year, mercury climbed to 1882
but this is very unusual although we
have 115o for many days every. sum-
mer. In 1901 our country imported
1S,434,9 ,917 pounds of dates. The major
portion of these came from Persia
and Arabia. But few of the richer
and more delicious varieties ever
reach our shores being reserved for
the tables of their own people of
rank and the wealthy classes. From
1892 to 1896 our country imported
14,914,314 pounds of dates; in 1914,
14,373,604 pounds of dates; in 1915,
24,949,374 pounds of dates; in 1916,
31,750,424 pounds of dates.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-23
Mapktoni
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
The Catholic church at this place
was the scene of an early morning
wedding today when Miss Ella Laffey,
daughter of Mrs. Anna Laffey, be-
came the bride of Mr.. John ]. O'Con-
ner of Medo The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Gossman. The
bride came to Mapleton with her
a. large circle of friends with whom
she is justly popular. She was at
tired in a beautiful blue travelling
suit with hat to match. The groom
is a prosperous young Medo farmer
who is serving Uncle Sam as only
farmers can and is we'll liked by those
who know him best. After delight
full wedding breakfast at the home of
the brides mother, the happy couple
left for a short honeymoon after
which they will be at home on the
groom's farm in Medo.
The Woman's Study club meets
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. G.
Hotaling as hostess. The Exploration
and Pioneer Life in Minnesota, will
be the subject in hand. This club
meets but once month this year as
| the members are kept busy doing
Red Cross work.
The Eastern Star chapter will hold
special meeting for initiation.
Charles A. McCarty of Minneapolis
spent Sunday here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. McCarty.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Gilmore and
Miss Ardis, returned from Mankato
| Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Jensen and little
daughter of Little Falls and Mrs. Ada
Davis of Walker arrived Saturday aft
| ernoon to spend some time at the M.
| A. Gilmore home.
Roland Borchert returned to the
Great Lakes training station Monday,
leaving here Sunday afternoon for
Mankato where he took the North
western for Chicago.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Samuelson
of Leith, N. D., arrived Saturday at
the William Borchert home They
are on their way to Rochester to con-
| suit the doctors there in regard to
Mrs. Samuelson's health.
/ Dr. Kruger and family have NOV
ed into their new modern home on
Second street.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Sonve will occupy
/ the house just vacated until spring
when Mr.. Sonve will remodel the
property recently purchased by him.
! At special Red Cross meeting
held in the assembly room of the
high school Friday evening, V. J.
Grennier proposed having box So
cial Friday evening of this week in
the opera house, at which time the
pig presented by H. E. Hance will be
disposed of. There will be an excel
lent program of reading and music
Everyone is invited to be present and
enjoy a social evening and help the
Red Gross. Coffee will be served free
by the ladies.