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ing the recent heavy engagements on the plateau of the Chemin dcs Daimes. northeast of the Soissons, are four of the famous lU5-millimetcr German howitzers
 There has been little activity on the Russian and Rumanian fronts.
 General Maudes troops have cap. tured the railrcad station of Samara on the Tigris river, s, me 75 miles northwest of Bagdd. and with 1t lG To- comotiyes and 224 railroad cars Heavy casualties were inflicted on the Turks and many prisoners were taken dur Ing the British advance from Iztadillat to Samara.
 In Palestine the Turks apparently purpose tO make a stand against a further advance by the Britt h through he Holy Land toward Jerusa lem From Gaza southeastHard t9- ward Beersheeba the Ott mans have been reinforced
 From Goriza to the head of the Adriatic sea violent artillery duels are in progress between the Austrians and the Italians. In the Sugana valley ex, tensiye Austrian troop movements are being carried out possibly with the intention of opening an offensive ill this region.
 Along the entire Maced nian front reciprocal bCmbardments are taking place.
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the French admiral commanding, shortly after o'clock, to see the en.
 trance. The day was magnificent with hardly a ripple disturbing the broad expanse of water. As the Roads came into view, Marshal Joffre turned 10 an American naval officer, serving as pilot, and said
 What a wonderful scene. love this sunshine. 1t reminds me of my own country-the south of France"
 Once inside the harbor, the Amerl- can destroyers slipped away to their anchorages. Meanwhile every Ameri. can ship in the harbor hoisted to their mastheads tho French tri-color, and the band of a warship played the Star Spangled Banner" Marshal Joffrc and the military and naval members stood at salute until the last note had foated across the water, while the civilian members stood with barred heads. Immediately after came the French national anthem, which was saluted in a similar manner.
 The ship bearing the mission drop ped anchor off Fortress Monroe, while the convoy steamed several miles farther on.
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SPAIN THREATENS TO
 RETALlATE ON GERMANY

London, April 25, 5:35 a. m.-The Spanish governments note to Ger many regarding Germany's subma- rine campaign contains para graph stating that # Germany con tinues in it's determination to sink all vessels in order to defend it's life, Spain must take like step to defend her life. This portion of the note says:
 of the imperial German govern ment persists in declaring that it adheres to it's determination in or der to defend its life, it must not be astonished if Spain, for the same reason, must emphasize her right 10 defend her own life"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-25
RERNHARpr RESTING EASY.

New York, April 24.-A bulletin is- sued by her physicians late tonight said there had been no change since morning in the condition of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. the noted French actress. The bulletin added that she had spent a comfortable day" and that it has net been decided to per form an operation for the transmission of blood"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-25
NAVAL VICTIMS BURIED.

Dover England, April 24, 5:o2 D. m.
 Thee bodies of fifty victims of Fri day naval battle which resulted from the German destroyer naid on Dover 2S German and = British-were buried here today with full honors. The Ger man collins pore floral wreths from tic vice admiral at Dover, inscribed "To a brave and gallant enemy" and were drapcd with the German flag,
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Show Complete Recklessness in Repeat ing Counter Attacks in Mass
 Without Regard to Cost
Since Monday the British Have Taken 2,000 German Prisoners From Numerous Divisions and Have Captured Four of the Famous 105- MilIimeter German HoWitzers.

London, April 2i-Reuter's corre- spOndent at British headquarters in France contrasts the reckless pr0digal. ity with which the Germans are throwing reserves of men and guns into the firing line with their previ- ous prudence, and says they clearly realize the fun extent of the Anglo French menace to their whole system of communications and are desperate. ly trying to counter the danger. The core -pondent adds:
 "They are throwing in their stra- tegic reserves wholesale and are rush ing up guns and ammunition whicl must be weakening some other point in their long-drawn arllcr. [ace the Germans began their etreat in. the middle of February they have s>own every desire to conser"e manpower. but during the last 36 hours they have shown a complete recklessnes5 in re. beating counter-atta, KS in mass with out regard to the cost, which must be appalling"
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-25

There was a dIminution in the in tensity of the fi5hting between the British and German armies Tuesday, although battles of great fierceuess continued at several points. In these. according to London, he advantage rested with Field Marshal Haig's forces
 Southeast cf Arras the British made progress between the Sensee river and Monchy-le.preuX. driving their lines to within a stones throw of the villages of aine-les-Croisilles and Cherisy and strengthening out the sharp salient that had existed there.
 Northeast of Arras in the Gavrelle sector the Germans threw a strong counter-attack against the British. but the British guns raked the German line and drove it back in disorder.
 Since Monday more than 2,o00 Ger mans frOr- numerous divisions have been made prisoner by the British
 No infantry attack has developed from the artillery preparation the French have been making all along their front for several days
 Tuesday the Germans were heayil, bCmbarded on various sectors from Si Quentin to the Champagne. Among the b. oty captured by the French dur.
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MINKs WASN'T MURDERED,

St To is, April 24-Elijah M. Mnks for whose murder Murel Drum was arrested yesterday. returned home last night Drums arrest resulted from a story he told of engaging in a fight N ith Minks at DeSOto, Mo.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-25

Forecast for Arka & day unsettled and cod E fair and cooler in east II
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4 FOR RENT AD WILL RENT THAT VACANT ROOM

People looking for rooms turn to the classified ads of the newspapers 10 see what is offered An ad in the , SentlnelRecord is almost sure to bring you customer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
Special Notice
Norfolk, Va, July s.

Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission
Convention will meet this year In
Annual Session at Richmond, Va, be.
ginning August oath at 10 A. M. at
l1b ., Baptist Church, Rev. w, H,
iStok esl SF'b% FFS,~n tor sESE ~ 81 hi
to attend the meeting q, : h ada Il
their entertainment and comfort by
informing the local committee. Direct
cards of information to Rev. w. H.
Stokes, Phi. H., lGbenezer Baptist
Church, Richmond, Va.
The large city auditorium holding
5000 persons will be secured for the
Annual Missionary Mass meeting Fri
day night, August 31st, when returned
missionaries and visitors from Africa
and Haiti will speak
The outlook for the largest attend
ance of delegates in the history of
the Convention and visitors Is most
encouraging.
w. M. ALEXANDER, Cor. Sec.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

NONiINATES "A TICKET.

Mr.. lGditor,-This is the psycholog-
ical moment for Negroes to begin to
put themselves on the map politically.
We must throw off our lcthargy and
Indifference. Democracy for Negroes!
participation in our own government.
which claims to derive its Just pow
erS from The consent Z the governed"
must be sought conferences and con
vcntions in every district and through
out the State should be called to dis
cuss this all important subject; all
classes OF our people should be con-
suited And after sane discussion
and deliberaticn platform of pro.
grcssivc principles should be adopted
such as proportional representation,
l. r. r., better schools, Torrcn's
Land system, old age unemployed
pensions, public ownership, etc.
The following ticket would serve to
rally our voters and form n nucleus
for better and larger things. Remem-
Der candidates should be nominated
fcr every Office TO be filled ut the nuxt
election. We may not win, but we
must get the habit.
For Govcrnor-John Mitchell. Jr,
Richmonu, Va.
For Attorney General. II. New
some, Newport News, Va
Delegatcs-Attorncy w. l.. Davis.
Dr. G. X. S. Collins.
Councilmon-P. b. Young, E. NJ.
Canaday, NJ. r.. jackson, etc.
Yours,
THO GRUMBLER."
Norfolk, Va, July s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
PERSONALS AND RRTEFs

Mrs. Ida E. Charity, S. Secretary
National Ideal Beneficial Society, il
taxing a much needed rest at BAY
shore Hotel, Bufkroe Beach, Va.
Miss Goldie e. Debbress and sis
ter MRS Edna Coles are enjoying them
selves on their northern tour. They
are now in Germantown, Pa
woodland Park is now open in
tho afternoon and evenings to the
public A fine pavilion floor has been
completed and seats and swings have
been provided. Take the Highland
Park car and get off at Magnolia st,
and walk two blocks east
Mrs. T. J. King and children are at
Dewitt, Va. The Elder is there also
foT brief stay.
MRS. Ethel V. Jones, ACCOMPANIED
by her son and daughter Archibald
ana Ermine was the guest of Mr.
ana Mrs. Willie Smithie on West 22nd
st. this week.
Mr.. Willis Wyatt is recuperay ing
at Staunton, Va. He is expected home
this week.
me new movie picture theatre on
second Street, between Clay and
Leigh SITS. will soon be open to tho
public. '"0
me former residence Of William T,
Iaylor on Second ST., near Leigh
street will soon be converted into a
modern, up-to.datc hotel for colored
people.
Mrs. e. r. Jefferson injured her
hand. The top Of the ice-box fell on
1t. She is under tho skillful treat
ment Of her husband.
Advise your friends to subscribe to
the Planet. Every colpred person
should read it, just as some Of these
white folks are doing.
Miss Esther Scott loft the city last
week in company with Mics Beatrice
F0wlkes, for visit to Jennings Or
binary, Va. Both girls are prominent
workers in the Fifth st. Baptist S.
S. Miss FOwllles Is from Jennings
but has been in our city tho past
few months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
"RLIND" TOMS BIRTHDAY.

Mr.. Tom Bird Familiarity called
Blind Tom" and by some Uncle Tom
celebrated his 10th birthday, Sunday,
August >, 1917. His birth place was
in Stafford County, Va, August s,
1S47. His owner, Mr.. William Irwin
sold him in 1862 to Mr.. Andrew Ellis
OF Richmond, Va, whore. he has re-
sided ever since. 49,.
AS usual Mr.. Bird was generously
blessed by his numerous friends with
tokens of remembrance, for which
he returns his sincere thanks. He ia
ono of the oldest paper carriers in
tho city and is noted figure on tho
streets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
RifAD!-AND ACT!!-OUICK,,t

SPECIAL NO 1.-For Sale, 8 New
Brick Houses, West Leigh Street.
Stucco Fronts. i Rooms, TILED Bath,
enc. Now Building. Specifications can
DO arranged. Small Cash PAYMENT
Balance as Easy as Rent.
SPECIAL NO 2.--For Rent, ct once
Goodas-new 4 Room Frame House
18TH Street, Church Hill. Water and
SINK in Kitchen. Garden of yege-
tables in Yard. A nice home for Won.
SPECIAL NO 3.-FIRE!!! Insur.
ahco furniture Register Booklets for
our Policy Holders just received.
gu IN and get yours with our COM
pliments.
BROWN G ROBINSON,
Real Estate, Loans, Insurance.
Investments.
st. Luke Bank Building.
1.-THE Golden Rule Service"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
MAJOR j. II. JOHNSON PASSES
AWAY

Major j. b. Johnson, formerly Com
handing officer Of the 1st Battalion
Va, Volunteers and later senior Major
In the 9Th Virginia Regiment United
States. died at his home near Granite
Chesterfield County Tuesday, evening,
August 7th, 1917.
He had been active in military and
business circles among his people for
number Of years, entering the SER
VICE Of his state as a private in the
militia he rose to the rank Of Major
having been commissioned June 25th,
1888 and served as such during the
war with Spain.
He WI. he buried on his farm with
masonic honors and OF United
States Spanish war veteran on Friday
the 10th inst, at o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond B. Daven-
port Of New York who are paying
q visit to their parents Mr. and Mrs.
j. d. Davenport of Woodville, were
beautifully entertained last Thursday
evening by the young people of
Woodyille. Games, music and dane
ing were INDUCED in till late, and
ai,cr being served with refreshments
each one expressed himself as being
delighted to have met the visitors and
departed for their several homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Davenport
were the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Shaffer Of Woodville Sunday evening.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Don't forget the Lawn F'ete to be
given at Woodyjlle beginning the
week OF Aug. 18th. Automobile rid
ing and refreshments served each
evening by the Musical Glee Club Of
Woodville. The public is invited to
attend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
NEW COURT OF CALAN'THE AT
HOPEWELL, VA.

virginia Heights, H0pcwell, Va,
Aug. although the efforts of Mrs.
Lucy a. Peters, of Petersburg, Va,
one or the State Deputy Grand w.
Counscllors of Virginia, a Court of
Calanthc was instituted here Friday
nlght, August 3, 1917, by Grand
worthy Counsellor Hon. John Mitch
ell Dr., accompanied and assisted by
Mrs. Anna Il. Taylor, State Deputy:
MISS M. L.. Chilcs, G. w II. of Deeds.
Or E. Il. Jefferson, Grand Master of
ENchequer, of the Grand Lodge X. Of
l.. or Virginia, and Miss Eva G. Davis,
me party had motored from Rich.
nlohd' va, with Mr.. John Mitchell.
d., at the wheel, and everything
went lovely until nearing the city of
petersburg when, owing to the rough.
ness or the road, one of the springs
snapped which somewhat impcdcd the
speed OIL the car Notwithstanding
''iS' 'hcy had made the distance in
one hour and fifteen minutes. The
car was lett III Il garage at Peters.
Durg and the party took the electric
car TO Virginia Heights, where large
crowd of ladies and gentlemen any-
iously awaited the arrival of Mr..
Mitchell and his associates.
DR.. Jefferson soon examined tho
applicants, after which twoniv.fve
were initiated into the mysteries of
the Order, much TO their surprise and
delight as the men who we're oInondv
Sir Knights but not Court members
had innoccntly CD informed them
lhat the initiation was the Same IN
hoth departments, and many Of tho
ladies whose husbands had boen
made into the Lodge of X. of y at
this place seemed to have had fa,nt
60 recollections of tho tired Looks
anu late hour of the return ~ thni,,
bctter,halves on that "momorab,n 10.
easfon" and many others who v
to join were afraid to er,c" ~.
We believe, however. as ... g.,
to tell the tale" and emo, a@
ton that III a few waek, . s..
Will be the enrolment ~.
as tho Sc were 40 8enti,nsi
g.e..5,Ss,,,.r 81. .... -
s e's j ~ t Y, intends ends sht
i3io - aesaiih ana supsr ." ~ the,
iaiie..
nounteous repast Vas prepared
o on iohs Apie out on the laws, and
gu mele uel,shtea with what seemed
I,o,ont oo"'isn' picnic at virginia
i'e re
,,,, Hiano worthy counsellor was
nasn IN MS praise Tor the work ac-
compllshed so soon by Mrs. Peters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
WIFI Fight to the Death Mt the Front.
Race Has Stood Enough OF Foul
Play and Will No Longer
Accept m Inferior Caste
Among Americans.

Boston, Mass, July 26.-"We tell the
citizens of this country right here and
now that, we, the colored residents CT
this country, will fight to death OH the
field of war, but will never consent to
do one day Of conscriptcd farm labor"
The foregoing emphatic utterance
was made by William IL. Lewis, speak
ing at the lifty.fourth anniversary of
the charge made by Robert Gould
Shaw's men of the Saith Massachu-
sets Regiment at Fort Wagner, last
Thursday.
MIR. Lewis, who was Fired from his
post rs Assistant Attorney General OF
the United States almost as soon as
wilson was first inaugurated Presi-
dent, has been regarded as u conscr-
vatiVe in his views, and his strong
plea for democracy that would in.
clude colored men was widely cheered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
FINE INVITATIONS.

The r. w. G. G. 1. o. St. Luke, A.
G. Garner, d. D., II. w. G.. Chief,
Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, n. W. G.
Secretary Is sending out handsomely
engraved plate in golden letters inyi-
tations to the Fifticth Anniversary
Golden Jubilee Public Exercises at
the City Auditorium, Tuesday even
ing. August 81, 1917 at $50 o'clock.
They arc the most expensive that have
ever been sent out by any organiza-
ton In this section.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
FREDERICK DOUGLASS OLD
HOME.
a GREAT INSURANCE SOCIETY

The Southern Aid Society Inc, is
giving evidences the great success
that has been attained by It's manage
ment. The full page advertisement
which appears in these columns should
be carefully read in order to be appre-
ciated. 1t would be well to CORE
spond with the officials Of this great
insurance company and learn in de-
tail Of the advantages that 1t Is Of
fcring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

If l was you, and you was me. PRAY
tell me where on eartl you'd be, If the
draft man called for thee, Aug. G
times 3 plus 1 plus 3? What day Is
that?-Oh yes I know; I would be
down at Buckroc, with the Sunday
School of Mt. O, for it's times 4 plus
plus 4,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
THE ELKS RALLY
Editor John Mitchell, Jr. Delivers
An Address to Them.

Capital City Lodge of Elks has re-
noVated and improved the Elks
Home at the corner of Second
and Federal streets, which place
was recently purchased by them.
Tho club rooms are admirably fur
nlshed. Soft drinks are on sale and
the pool tables there make the "old
liners" feel at home. Last Sunday
afternoon was the occasion of n rally
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., was the
guest OF the occasion, having been
invited there to deliver an address
Chairman Andrew J. Brown presided
me Scriptures were read, by Mr.. w
4 Brown, b. ... 400
4. !. 5,oy>z. sfy !, i ~ s. MAX =.
Prayer was offered by Brother r. p.
White, after which introductory re.
marks were made by Worthy Exalted
Ruler Harrison Deane. Mr.. Cary
wheaton then in most felicitous
address introduced the speaker OF the
afternoon, Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr. He
gave practical information on finance
and thrift and explained how the in.
debtedness OF the lodge could be east
~ liquidated. His address was an.
piauded and at its conclusion a rising
vote Of thanks was rendered the
speaker. Mr.. w. S. Cowan spoke and
MI. Stewart Minor sang q solo.
PREMISES INSPECTED.
DIR. e. r. Jefferson, who was pres.
cnt also spoke words OF encourage.
ment. Prayer was offered by Rev ].
w. Pryor, after which the assemblage
was dismissed and an inspection of
the premises took place. A new
granolithic fence is being erected
under the supervision of the Ladies'
Auxiliary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
Divorce Granted.

BE 1t known to the public, that
through my attorney Mr.. Giles B.
Jackson I have received an absolute
divorce from my wife Ruth Elizabeth
Claiborne. 1t having been granted in
the Law and Equity Court, this city
JnIy "a, 1917.
Jonathan Howard Claiborne.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
NASRI-SAiITII.

Mr. VIM. Redd Of 219 W. Leigh St.,
announce the marriage Of his daugh-
ter Jennie Smith to Mr.. Richard Nash,
Thursday, July Goth 1917 at the home
Of Rev. r. o. Johnson. Reception
announcement later.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
At Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence p. Hayes at
home 105 W. Leigh ST.. Friday even
ing Aug. II, 1917 from 7:30 to 1:3O
p. IN. All friends invited. No cards.
Married Wednesday, Aug /, 1917.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Grabs! crabs! crabs! hear the glo-
rious call, fish just out the water,
ready down there for all. am going
down to get n few, Wednesday August
22,-When Mt. 0, goes again, to Buck
roe
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Children don't you hear me calling?
am tired at you bawling. Catch
them chickens, fry them brown, for
I'm going to talk them down, to Buck
re-. with Mt. O, August times plus
2 plus 4. :. i"'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Wooster, don't you GROW soloud, stand
around and look so proud. Got nv
natchct in my hand, soon you'll be in
buckroe, with Mt. o. Aug. t times 4
plus plus 4.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11
r ROOSEVELT PRAISED

81, I'LL hooseveit was praised as n
demnfng Samuel Gon,pers and othor
leading labor men for their att;tnda
the speaker asked: '''"'o
will organized labor forbid Hho
murder him for not enterinpq
We have suffered and to1orotoa
long enough. We all know thai Mo-
lem fanaticism or Prussian fr;o,t tU
ness could never perpetrate mnrdor,
or more deliberate brutality tbon noao .
which many saw committed IN broad
daylight by citizens of East ST Innis y,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-11

Miss Viola II. Jasper who has been
spending some time at Hampton,
Phoebus and Buckroe Beach,, Va,
passed through the city this week en-
route to her homo on the James River.