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Cross. l shall think of you whenever
l use it and wherever l may be. 1t
will al-ays be my desire and my
prayer for my own people that this
and other movements may lead them
into closer union, into better un-
outstanding of each other, Into more
cordial relationship which comes
from tina, better understanding, and
above all, into a higher and nobler
American citizenship.
t1ease accept iur yourself and your
friends my cordial good wishes and
my thanks for the valued gift which
you have sent us and for the interest
which you have manifested in our
difficult mission.
Very sincerely ours,
\ (Signcd) Henry w. Anderson,
Chairman.
Led Cross Commission to Roumania
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

what 1t needs. The people supply the
government with money and the gov
eminent with this money buys from
the people what 1t needs for the war
There are three sources from which
the United States can draw the
sincws of war. First is the fixed
property of the nation. This repre-
sonts our farms, factories, mines, rail
ways and all other property includ-
ing accumulated savings. From the
corpus or body OF none OF these, ex-
cept the accumulated savings, will the
government obtain war funds, and
even from the accumulated savings
1t viii draw a relatively small por.
ZION. These accumulated savings are
invested in industries and business
winch are necessary to the country's
welfare and prosperity and IL is only
that portion of these savings which
are seeking Investment that the gov
crnment will receive in exchange for
bonds
The second and the great source
from which the government Is to do.
rive It's war. fund is the wealth pro.
uuced during the war. Part Of THIS
IL Will obtain by taxation and part
ia exchange for bonds. The annual
PRODUCTION OF the United States, from
lts farms, mines, factories, and other
Sources' amounts to fifty billion dol
iars year and out Of this fifty bill
non dollars will come the funds. mart
from taxes and part from the sale of
| ponds, with which the United States
VIII finance itself during this war
by taxation this generation will
pay its portion of the cost of the wnr
ny the sale of bonds the next genera.
tlon is called upon to pay its portion.
ana this last portion will be Doid
from the wealth production after tbo
war. viz
by this method the capital Of tho
country, It's sources of income and
wealth. are unimpaired. 1t is ONLY
inc yearly increment of this propertv
| tnat is called upon to bear q portion
ui inc cost of the war. Thus despite
Inc waste or war and the destruction
VI property involved the country NAV
emerge from the conflict stronger
lllancially, moro efficient and oven
"ealthier than before. What the gov.
erhmeht receives it receives from tho
peopie without impairing the sources
o. wealth. or the country, and passes
~ pack 10 the people in exchange for
~ p,ouuc.lons OF the country. 1t Is
!" M, u way only shifting Of credits,
me government collects the currnn+
.aAes ana by means Of bonds antici0
pn'es taxes Of the years to come and
an the money thus acquired nassns
n natk INTO the hands OF the tax-pavors
ms IS why governments which foJ.
LOW SOUND economic methods not ,onlv
are not impoverished by wars Inf
aonlellmes emerge the stronger M
ENGLAND did after the Napoloonic
wars ana the United States did oftor
our great Civil War. "''o'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
CANADIANS, BORE IN
Push Within 800 Yards of the Cente,
of Lens.

rush WITHIN 800 Yards OF che Center
Of Lens.
Posts were pushed out on n front
or about 600 yards into ruined
houses from which the enemy snipers
have been annoying Canadians in the
advanced line In the region to the
north Of the l.ens-Livin road.
Little resistance was experienced
and only one prisoner was captured
The posts pushed out are only 500
yards west Of the center Of the city,
but belt of RACED houses lies between
the Canadians and Lens. Over the open
space thus made the enemy Is able to
direct a heavy machine gun fire.
British forces attacked tho Ger
man positions on small section
Of the Belgian front.
They pushed the German posts back
across the Steenbeke river east Of the
res-Thourout railway. The British
re.established their line on the eastern
side OF the river.
The German lines near Rheims
were penetrated in two places lby
the French accommodating forces
the Paris war Office announces. Ger
man raids in the Champaign failed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
AMERICAS CAUSE FOR WAR.

''Thc military masters Of Germany
denied us the right to be neutral.
They filled our communities with
vicious spies and conspirators. They
sought to corrupt our citizens. y
They sought by violence to destroy
our industries and arrest our COM
mercc. They tried to incite Mexico
to take up arms against us and to
draw Japan into hostile alliance with
her. They impudently denied us the
use of the high seas and repeatedly
executed their threat that they would
send to their death any Of our people
who vcntured to approach tho coasts
of Europe.
This flag under which we serve
would have been dishonored had we
withheld our hand."-Woodrow VIII
son, President Of the United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

these lands, If proper methods arc
maintained. or course, If tho pea
vines are removed for hay, and the
roots arc wholly dug out in harvest
ing the crop, they will exhaust the
soil just as any other crop will, where
everything is taken away and nothing
Is returned. 1t Is Il fortunate circum-
stance, however, that the nuts them
solves grow just below the surface of
the ground. while the nodule- bearing
roots go considerably deeper. A plow
digger which will go just below the
nuts and cut the roots off at that point
leaves the nitrogen-bcaring part in
tbs soil, and the same is true Of a
modified potato digger also used in
harvesting the crop. Even if good
many nuts are lost by cutting them
OFF too close, the nitrogen left in the
soil by saving the roots is said to be
worth from So to IS an acre, and 1t
would take a good many peanuts to
make up TIN value. If hogs are
turned in, even these peanuts are
saved and are turned into bacon,
while their manurial value goes back
into the soil.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

themselves.
The state department acknowledged
that 1t had received unofficial knowl.
edge of the popo's proposal before
news dispatches from Rome were re
ceived.
No official cognizance can be taken
or 1t until the proposal Is conveyed
officially. Whatever consideration ri
given to It will be after consultation
with the allies.
1t was indicated that a peace pro.
posal from the popo---the first actual
proposal OF the kind to come from the
Vatican-necessarily would have to bs
considered carefully and deliberately
An answer convincing to the world
necessarily would have to be made.
How far the proposal reflects tEe
close relationship Of the vatican with
Austria--whose earnest desire fol
peace, despite German influence, Is
known--or how far It reflects the
Catholic agitation for peace in Ger
many, no one would venture TO say,
1t Is recalled that leading Catholics
were prominent figures In the recent
peace furry In Germany.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
PLANET TEMPORARILY BARRED
FROM THE MAILS.

Awaiting instructions from Wash.
1ngton rs to what disposition he
should make Of the case, Postmaster
HAY II. Thornton recently barred
from tho mails the Richmond Planet
Tor printing letter of Uzziah Miner,
coiored, stating his reason for refus.
ing to volunteer in the United states
Army
Editor Mitchell contends that the
letter was not reasonable in form,
ana even that it did not purport to
represent the Views of either the col.
cred race or Of the newspaper: II
merely represented the views and per
sonal opinion Of UZziah Miner. The
richmond Planet has been in exist
ence Tor thirty-four years, and, ac-
cordlng to Mitchell, has never before
Dcen placed In such a predicament
some time ago Miner edited the
Howard University Journal at Wash
mgton and Is evidently a prominent
man among the colored race. Because
IL might De OF interest to the colored
race, his letter was published, the edi-
tor argues. Mitchell defended himself
by saying that Miners attitude was
not the policy OF the paper, nor we're
the members Of the colored race adj
Vlsed by the paper to accept his letter
IN full faith, and, moreover, that
miner himself did not advise against
volunteering, nor did he advise oppo-
sltlon to the sclective draft act. re
was merely stating his own opinions.
Later the postmaster was notified
from washington that Mitchell's pub
iicat1on might continue the use Of
the malls-Iaichmond Times-Dispatch.
~., >-g.Ssss 3sSxNf2fB9REi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
PEANUT OIL MARKET.

Peanut oil promises to be In greater
demand than ever before because, &C.
cording to the Department of Agri.
culture authorities, 1t is one Of the
most important Of tho worlds food
Oils, and doubly important under
present conditions. With European
imports cut off and scarcity Of cot
ton-secd oil there is every assurance
of considerable demand at good
prices. American mills, however, are
not getting the best prices for their
product because they do not shell and
clean the nuts and remove the germs.
Where this Is done, and the first press,
ing is made without heating the ma.
tcrial, the extracted oil is clear and
clean and equal in quality to the finest
imported olive oil though of differ.
cnt and more nut-likc flavor. To
many persons it Is more palatablo
than olive Oil.
The Spanish type Of peanut should
be grown for oil, and the only addi-
ional equipment needed is that used
i'll peanut cleaning and Smelling fac.
tories. Peanut meal, left as a by.
product of oil extraction, is n very
nutritious stock foed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
GENERAL MARKETS

DTl.PHIA-FLOUR - Quiet
Straight, $10.5o@11; city mills. $14.5t
RYE FLOUR-Quiet; per barrel
$9.75m 1915.
WIITAT--Nomin
ICORN--ouiet; No. 2 yellow, $40
2.05.
OATS Strong; No. 2 white, 500
90c.
POULTRY--Livc steady; hens, 236
24c; old roosters, 1Gm17c. Dressed
steady; choice fowls, zee; old ROSTERS
18c.
BUTTER - Firm; fancy creamery,
dc per lib.
EGGS Firm: selected, 46@47c:
nearby, CSC; western, CSC.
Live Stock Quotations.
CHICAGO. - HOGS y Active, 25c
em 1gg DHc0, Bulk nn $lG.550D1125; light
heavy e oyy. $15.so@17.so; rough, $15.soG
=, GTTLE-Mostly Csc higher a.
sHDEP--strong. 15c higher at $11.1o.
Lambs. $3.50. y
--Sws>swnuo~.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
To Keep Neqro Troops North.

The war department has an
nounced that negro units Of the
national guard will not be sent
south. They will be utilized in the
north to guard bridges, arsenals, etc.
replacing other troops now on patrol
duty. The order will affect regiments
in New York and Illinois, battalions in
Ohio and the District of Columbia, and
companies in Connecticut. Massachu
sets, Maryland and Tennessee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
ALSACE-LORRAINE THE CRUX
Diplomat Does Not Believe Germany
VIII Give Them Up,

WIZ 1IVe mem up.
The diplomatic representative of
one neutral European country in
Washington said that In his opin.
ion, while the central powers might he
willing to make peace on the terms
outlined in the pope's communication.
Germany never would relinquish Al
sace-Lorrairc while she remained I'M.
crushed.
He believed Germany would suffer
the loss OF her colonies. be content to
return Belgium and Serbia; recognize
the autanomy of Poland and even nav
huge sum In indemnitics, but would
fight to the last for Alsace.L Lorraine
This was by no means for sentiment
tai reasons. he said, but because pos
session Of these provinces was neces
sary for her economic existence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Suffrauists Pclted by Clerks

Several hundred department clerks
in Washington bombardcd suffrage
headquarters with eggs and vege
tables after the militants had attempt
ed three times to display "Kaiser vii
son" banners, only to have them de.
stroyed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
THE FOURTH PAYMENT.

The fourth payment, of thirty per
ccntum, on Liberty Loan Bonds pur-
chased on installments Is due on Aug
ust 18th. The payments must be made
on or before that date according to
the official statement of terms and
conditions of the sale Of Liberty Loan
Bonds issued by Secretary McAdoo of
the Treasury ut the time subscrip-
lions to the bonds were invited.
Whether tho bonds were purchased
from the Treasury or from the Fed
eral Reserve Banks or through other
banks or agencies it is important that
these and succeeding installments be
paid promptly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Last Friday night was another great
hour with the Y. M. G. a. The meet
ing was good one. Where are the
Reds?
Every man and boy found an op-
portunity Tor service In the work Of
the Y. M. y. A. last Sunday.
At $50 A. M. Committeeman Will
liam Thomas conducted the meeting
ter the workers at the Y. M. G. A.
The committee for the Jail work
and city homo was happy over tho
great success. 90 A. NJ
Committeeman B. l.. Allen gave the
boys a +. NJ at tho Y. NJ. c. A., a
special address and every boy mani
tested much interest.
The men enjoyed the special ad-
dress, which was delivered to them
$3.50 L. NJ at the Y. NJ. C. A by
Committeeman w. M. Rainey. The
singing was Il live wire.
Every man is asked to be on time
Sunday ready FOR hard work and the
other man.
Come to the meeting for workers
(S;3O a. NJ at the Y. M. G. A.
inc boys will be addressed by Com
mltteeman c. B. CASTOR at the Y. NJ.
Z. A: IA Z. NJ Mothers, Eelp us by
sending your boys.
Director b. l.. Allen will deliver a
special address to the men (5.3O
p. NJ at the Y. M. C. A. "a Line
On the War" Let every man beor
this. War;, music.
DO not forget TO have special PRAYER
Tor the Y. M. c. A. (Evcry honey
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
EN- ROUTE TO vANcor1vnp

Rev W ~ r., July 80. 1917.
Ch,;r,,, 'oliiSoh, "a
CHAIRMAN, Colored Branch,
N'uninond Chapter American
hea cross, Richmond, Va.
o,a noal Sr,-Mrs. Bryan was kind
u u,ns TO hand me the flag which
""s proVlded by the Colored Rronch
" w.; .he richmond Chapter OF the Amor.
isal hcd Cross, for the use of tho
v ,W".''aniah Mission. together with
'oT, caro- q presentation.
rms is my first Opportunity 70
tn ,,eo you and to express to Won
m,ousn you TO your organization. tbe
"p;picclalon or my-elf and the Com
tno'' or this flag and, of your
- ana courtesy in presentinp,
or we Will use it with the greatest
~ Measure and always with the
tn s that it stands as an evidence
os s me interest of tho colored peonIo
:" hlchlnond in The great work in
"n'ch th1s/ Mission is engaged and "a
an appreciation Of their citizenship
,'nu 'heir desire to participate in the
."sk "hlch America has undertaken
u relleVe the stricken world.
l want to take this occasion TO or.
press n, 10 you and through you to the
1,lchmona Colored Chapter of the
teu cross, my deep interest in your
olSa'ii"atlon and is efforts. had
a"peo mat az opportunity might be
I'Ie,, me I" DO this r,tstnelly before
,,,' - l'''hlh"nd. tu, it was impos-
ely because OF the pressure of other
u t,a'' l nave felt that the organiza-
G S,ol ol the Colored Branch Of the
un"pter IN Rlchmond meant more
t ,a"n iherely a Red Cross organiza-
tn on however great and important
Srn we. may DC: Yours was the first Red
Uaoa1 organization among The colored
pooplo or the South and, think, OF
oISo "noie country, and you thus en-
thi itlchmond to blaze the way in
on s nuiilanl'arlan movement among
o" "' oulorea people and have set an
vH',lpie OF co'operation between the
ior the advancement of their citioan -
snip which hope will be follownd
everywhere. ioiio"eu
feel that Richmond has inst oo,so
10 DC proud of her colored cit;yons
Ihey have had many diGlcultins 70
overcome, many discouragements ~
meet. They have had to learn that
true liberty lies III the power Of sole.
restraint and Of selfdeyelonment.
ana they have learned and have ex.
pressed this truth in a manner which
should arouse the pride of the city
ana give promise Of contin. ed cordial
relations and cooperation betwonn
inc white and colored people in the
believe this Red Cross moveme +
aloras great opportunity for the
development Of American citizenshin
among all of our people, for a closer
ana Sdn more cordial union and purpose,
Tor a better understanding and q
greater spirit Of hclpfulness. am
anxious that our colored people should
snare IN this great movement to the
lullest extent possible. 1t is not the
mon but the spirit, the work which
may be done, the service which NAV
be rendered. s'
1 am accepting. and carrying across
the world this flag which you have
sent to me, as embodyiRg this, ehe
true spirit and meaning Of tho Red
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
RUSH no OBTAIN FARM LAROR

Application for farm loans are pour-
ing INTO the Federal land banks at
tho rate OF more than $1,000, 900 a
oay" the Federal loan board an.
nounccd yesterday, the total for July
having reached $34,310,000.
During that month the hoard an.
proved loans amounting to $4,000 900.
ABOUT Sd 100000 has be- en- loaned
farmers thus far.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
German Professors All For War.

Seventyeight professors OF Bonn
University have signed petit
ton urging the German govern
ment never to make another peace
offer, "sincc Germany's recent of.
fer has been answered by the Brit.
ish challenge to retire behind the
Rhine" The signers consider that an.
other peace proposal would be mis-,
chicvous.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
President to Probe Labor Troubles.

President Wilson has token cog
nizance Of the T. w. w. agita
tion and labor troubles in the
west by selecting CHIEF Justice Coving.
ton, Of the District of Columbia SUI
preme court, to make personal in
vestigation Of the situation Justice
Covington conferred with the president
and Secretary Wilson, Of the depart
ment Of labor, before starting on his
work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
HNNS LOCAL PEOPLE FOR
FLAG FOR ROUSIANIAN
HOSPITAL.
lsED CROSS COMMISSION no
ROUMANIA.

nenry Watkins Anderson Chair.
n,, Arthur Graham Glasgow vico.
thurman II; Francis w. Peabody Rern.
a." GU, fleSner' II. Gideon Wells. Roger
G ~ ~ Perkins. Robert G. Brvan
~ No. I Williams, Secretary and .rfeas
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
FINANCING THE WAR.

The United States is financing It.
self In this war by loans and taxes.
1t obtains funds from the people,
some by taxation and some by the sale
or bonds, and then 1t goes into the
markets and buys from the people
:. AyszAs::L...-.-lsr .ss;Rx - ssa.aanIen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

your subscription to the Planet
10 One. Have you paid It? n not why
not? way
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
y. NJ. o. n. NOI1iS.

Last Friday night was another great
hour with the Y. M. G. A. The meet
ing was good one. Where are the
Reds?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

Every man and boy found all op-
portunity Tor service In the work Of
the Y. M. y. A. last Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
Pope PROPOSES
BASIS FOR PEACE
Would Restore All Conquered
Territory.
SUGGESTS FREEDOM OF SEAS

Pontiff Favors PeaceabIe Discussion OF
AIsace.Lorraine, Trent, Trieste and
Poland-opposed to Forced Indemni.
fiee
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18
WHERE PEANUTS EXCEL.

The South has great deal Of sandy
soil, and in many sections corn sue.
cumbs to the dry weather just at the
time when 1t most needs moisture.
Such soils In such sections furnish
just the right conditions for peanuts,
which require less rain than corn.
II the peanut could choose ibs own
ned, 1t would pick these sandy lands
as just tho right place.
Furthermore, the peanut improves
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

AT $50 A. NJ. Committeeman Will
liam Thomas conducted the meeting
III the workers at the Y. M. G. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-08-18

The committee for the Jail work
and city homo was happy over tho
great success. 30 A. NJ
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-22
ST. PAUL BOOSTING
ITS SPORTS CARNIVAL

Several copies of the souvenir view
book Of the st. Paul Outdoor Sports
carnival of January 81 to February
), 1916, have been received at the
ticket office Of the Northern Pacific.
The book gives complete history Of
ST Paurs outdoor sports carnival Of
last year and shows how, as they say,
We made it a hot one" The book
contains several hundred pictures Of
the events Of the carnival the march
ing clubs. the ceremonies. the parades
and. particularly, the queens" of the
carnival.
The 1917 carnival will be held from
January 81 until February 3. The
railroads are looking for heavy eastern
traffic prior to the date and have
made special rates to accommodate
the participants\and sight-seers. Sew
cral Of the towns near st. Paul are
represented by marching clubs decked
out in gay costumes emblematic Of the
special feature Of industry of the town
from which they come. st. Paul sent
a delegation to the Spokane apple
show last fall and 1t is thought tina,
Spokane will return the compliment
this year by sending cmissaries to thu
carnival. Several people Of Missouli
and neighboring places have declared
their intention of attending the event
according to report.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-22
PARIS AUTHORITIES
FIND HUGE SWINDLE

Paris, Jan. 2l.-An alleged swindle
estimated by different newspapers as
amounting from 100000 to 100000
francs. was disclosed yesterday in the
arrest of Philippe Simeoni Of Italian
origin. and Prince Henri de Brogli-
Revei.
M. Simeoni was accused in 1912 of
swindling the German prince Fried
rich Carl Zu Hohenlohe- Oeringen out
of 100000 francs. The case was set
tied out of court, but SimeOni was SEN
fenced to six months in prison for
fraudulent bankruptcy. Afterward he
founded the Compton des Valeurs In
dustrielle. which was a stock brolling
bank. Prince Henri de Brogli- Revel
was placed at the head of the institu-
ton as it's president, Simeoni taking
the title Of manager.
At the outbreak of the war. Gus
toners of the bank demanded their
money. Simeoni put the bank into
liquidation. provoking many COM
plants. one of which alone alleged Il
claim of 100000 francs. The police
report that not a sou remained in the
bank when they searched II and that
only Il few hundred francs in notes
were found in the possession OF
Simeoni at his home.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-22
JOHN, THE JANITOR
ON LONG JOURNEY

F'requenters of the Northern Pa
cific station are bound to notice some
thing lacking in the features of the
place to which they are accustomed
for the next two months. John Her.
ring. janitor. is taking his vacation.
Johns black "cady" has been carefully
laid away on the shelf and his over
alls have been relcGated to a nail in
the closet for long rest and the
scenes Of Johns tyranny will know
him no more until the summer brcezes
make the beauties of Missoula irrcst-
iblc. ~
Mr. Hcrrings destination Is Florida.
He will stop first at Emmigrant.
Mont. to visit his two brothers and
will then go to st. Paul for the sports
carnival. From ST. Paul he will go to
CINCINNATI and then to the southland.
He intends to take in the entire
Florida peninsula. Palm Beach
especially the beach, will receive his
undivided attention for time.
On his return trip Mr.. Herring will
visit his sisters at Niles City. Mich.
and South Bend, Ind, and will also
stop for few days at Chicago. Last
year Mr.. Herring Travelled through
California and he is planning on ex-
tending the trip in 1918 to Honolulu
There is some compensation for be.
ing in the manacled grasp Of cor.
poration," says John.