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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
SALEM SI1LECTNIEN RENDERED
"A BANQUET.

Salem, Va, November 5.-One of
the most unique banquets that tho
citizens Of Salem have ever witnessed
was rendered the boys who have been
called to the colors. The banquet
took pace in the reception room of
John Wesley M. e. Church, Thursday
evening, October "a.
Preceding tho banquet n short. but
impressive program was rendered.
The master Of ceremonies, Theron N.
Williams in few but appropriate
remarks opened the meeting and in
troduced to tho vast audience the
speaker of the evening, the Rev. Mr..
G. l.. Corbett, Superintendent of the
Baptist Orphanago (white) at Salem.
For nearly an hour the speaker held
the concourse Of peop.e within his
power by his logical reasoning and
sound doctrine.
A feature of the program was the
singing of the Star Spangled Banner
rs n bass solo by Mr.. Pleasant Law.
After each verse of our national an
them the soloist received unstinted
applauses.
The assembly then won't down to
the reception room which was taste
fully and beautifully decorated with
the Stars and Stripes, and where q
committee Of ladies had arranged an
elaborate menu. Seated with the
boys were prominent citlzens. Toast
master William c.. Dudley introduced
each prospective soldier and In re-
spouse all pledged their.devotion to
tho country and EXPRESSED a desire
to defend her cause.
In their speeches to the young men
the citizens urged them to always
prove themselves brave and loyal and
to add greater luster to the Negroes
record as n soldier, made possible by
the lives OF their forefathers.
The citizens feel very grateful to
Mcssrs. Theron Williams, William G..
Dudley, A. NJ. Braxton and p. I.ud-
we'll Braxton, members of the gen.
eral committe, who attributed great
.ly to the success OF the occasion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

The National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People has
certainly scored to the extent that 1t
will never be called upon for an ex-
cuse for It's existence. If 1t never
does anything else, this ono legal
victory will guarantee its usefulness
and DO n plea for its living for all
time. 1t has been long tedious
disappointing struggle, but the sue
cess attained more than compensates
for all Of the troubles, trials and
tribulations. We congratulate the
National Association for the Adj
vancement Of Colored People and tho
energetic legal department that en-
gineered the movement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
WINCHESTER NOTES.

Winchester, Va, November ID
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hall enter
tanned the Brotherhood OF John Mann
Church at their residence On East
Picadilly street on Friday evening.
Mr.. Jesse Manuel is visiting his
son, Mr.. George Manuel on North
Kont street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal Phillips are
the guests of Mrs. Emma Morris on
South Market street.
The annual woman's day was OBJ
served at st. Paul A. M. r. all day
Sunday. The ladies rendered fine
program. The choirs Of Mt. Carmel
and John Mann Churches furnished
the music.
Miss Lucy Parker is the president
Of the Red Cross Society, on West
Water street. and will furnish yarn
and all the necessaries for knitting
for tho soldiers. Every colored lady
and girl of this community should
avail themselves of this opportunity
to help make some OF our soldiers
CoHilcTlttDlc uuu SllO" CuclTpdlr1OL1SIn
as they need sweaters, scarfs, PHI sc
warmers and various other things.
Everything will be furnished free,
so matrons get busy and help.
Mr.. Lester Finley. who has been
on the sick list, Is able to be about
again.
Mrs. Lucy Smith, daughter of Mr..
Mat Brooks. of Wolf srteet. was
buried at White Posts, Va on Sat-
urday, Rev. Charles Reed officiating.
Mr.. Howard Poleston, of Stee'ton,
Pa. and Miss Lucy Ransom we're
united in marriage by the Rev. J. A i.
Reed on Wednesday night, at the
home OF Mr.. Harry Ransom. a broth
er OF the bride. The wedding was q
quiet affair and the happy couple left
on an earlv train for Steelton. where
the groom Is engaged In business. We
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THE COURTS DEOIsIoN.

The decision Of the Supreme Court
OF the United States as handed down
with the unanimous opinion OF that
august tribunal in its last analysis
does not mean that that body has
gone on record against the segrega-
ton of the races. 1t simply means
that the advocates Of racial segrega-
ton upon the plea of police-powers
have gone beyond the twilight zone"
set by the Supreme Court, penetrat-
ing into the "sanctum sanctorium"
of the Constitution Of the United
States itself. In doing this these
unwise people have endangered the
fundamental property rights in the
Constitution itself.
When Southerners of the type of
Mr.. Justice White and Mr.. Justice
McReynolds unite in such a decree,
it Is notice to the country that all
that can be done by law has been
done and that determinations OF the
kind noted must cease.
We take it then that it would be
unwise for our people to indulge in
any undue jubilation over the opin
ion, but to accept its benefits in a
sober and becoming manner, realiZ-
ing that the results will be as
beneficial to white people in many
sections Of tho country as to colored
people. Let us prove ourselves
worthy of this recognition and only
take advantage of it in cases where
necessity warrants the same.
There is an immutable justice, an
equilibrium Of fair-play that is grad
ually asserting itself and we can see
In this that the pendulum Of human
rights is swinging as far one way
AS 1t has the other. God be praised!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

VIRGINIA--In the Law and Equity
Court fthe City Of Richmond.
ohe 18th day Of November 1917.
MAGGIE MATTHEW'S. Plaintiff,
against In Chancery.
ERNEST MATTHEW'S. Defendant
The object Of this suit Is 10 obtain
an absolute divorce from tho bond of
matrimony by Jhe Plaintiff from tho
defendant, Oh the ground OF deser
ton.
And an affidavit having been mada
and filed that the defendant Ernest
Matthews Is not a resident of tho
State OF Virginia, it Is ordered that
he appear here within fifteen days
after the due publication OF this order
ana do what may be necessary 10
project his interest herein.
A Copy,
Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk
II. e. BYRD, pd
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
BHIIKIN NEWS.

The Bilikin Whist Club met Tues
day, November 13, 1917, at the res
idence of Mr., w. A. Williams. The
first prize was won by DIR. Shackel-
ford. The BOBBY prize goes to Mr. t.
Walter T. White. "Booby White
from now on.
Mr.. G. l. Taylor, one Of the large
Bilikins, was here On a visit from
the cities by the sea. He Played an
extraordinary game.
Sammy calls hot chocolate, coffee.
That's a new one on the boys.
Mr.. r. o. Thompkins came in very
late for fear OF winning the BOBBY,
although this same Bilikin ran fif-
teen blocks in order to be served.
The menu was beyond comparison.
Perfect harmony reigned in the
"Club Of Clubs"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
Head-Y. W. G.. A. No.es.

During the present week tho girls
or our home have been faithful in
attending the revival services in the
churches. Tuesday night seven att.
tended, Of that number six w-re Chris
tians three OF whom had Joined no
church in the city and the other was
unconvcrted. At the close of the
service the unsaved one look a stand
for Christ and all have sent their
names to various churches as candi
dates for membership. "Truly-"God
Is working His purpose out"
Saturday night, 8 to 8 we close our
Week Of Prayer with Rev. r. A.
Adams, D, D., ihe Evangelist as
leader. Friends and strangers Wel
come. You are strangers once only.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Attorney j. Thomas Newsome and
his associate have had their case dis
posed of by His Honor. Judge Ed
mund Waddill, Jr. and they have been
awarded fees. The case was against
the city OF Newport News, Va. and
that enterprising ncighborhood will
have the displeasure Of handing over
the amount as decreed by the Judge
Of tho United States District Court.
When it comes to being wide-awake
In Il case, involving rights and tech
nicalities, our good friend, Mr.. New
some Is surely ION the job"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

protecting authority attempted to
search the passengers and their per-
sonal belongings despite the fact
that this warrant could not under
any construction of law BIO made to
extend to passengers and their per-
sonal belongings.
These acts were perpetrated in the
face Of the specific mandate of the
Constitution Of the United States,
Article ", which reads:
THE right of the people to be
secure In their persons, houses, pa
pors and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures shall not be
violated. and no warrants shall issue
but upon probable cause, supported
by oath or affirmation, and partic-
ularly describing the pace to be
searched, and the persons or things
to be seized.
This constitutional provision su-
percedes any act Of Congress. The
President of the United States and
every official In this country are
sworn to observe this provision. It
cannot be done upon the plea of
breaking up the whiskey traffic,
which is pernicious enough in itself,
but this brazen violation Of consti-
tutional law is much worse.
1t Is evident that the very able and
distinguished Attorney General of
the United States, engrossed as he
has been with his other duties, has
not had time until now to give his
attention to this phase Of the sub
ject. Certainly. he understands the
situation when the following ruling
was made and officially promulgated.
1t reads:
",''Tho Attorney general Of the Unit
cd States has advised the president
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad and Washing
ton-Southern railway that, while it
Is the purpose Of the department Of
justice to use all proper diligence in
enforcing the law against the trans
portation of liquors, the agents Of the
lions not to search persons or their
baggage against their will until after
an arrest under a warrant has been
made"
President Whlliam II. White, of the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad took the position that
the railroad company was under n
legal obligation to protect tho pas
sengers and their personal belongings
against unlawful Interference. This
applies to colored passengers rs we'll
as to white ones. Attorney+General
Gregory has not hesitated to uphold
the law and practically to hold up to
obloquy those officials who have en-
croached upon private rights to q
point where each and all of them are
liable to suits for damages.
It is all coming right and In the
decisions now being handed down,
we SEQ, or think we see, the daw'.
of a new for the cftizons Of celog
In this country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
GEORGE RISON'S GENEROSITY.
One of Danvillc's Public Spirited
Citizens Liberal to Soldiers.

Danville, Va, Nov. IL, 1919
During the months that three local
military commands were quartered in
this city and at the time of their de
rarture for the training camps, 1t Is
doubtful that any other citizen, white
or colored, was more generous and
thoughtful Of the soldier boys than
was George w. Rison, one Of the city's
best known and most public spirited
and influential Negro citizens. The
same is true of the benefits and cour
tesies extended to tho drafted coun
tingents both the white and the col
ored.
Since the departure of the troops,
George, as everybody knows him, has
continued his generosity and thought
fulness to the soldiers and in this
manner has chosen to testify his pa
triotism. He provided "feeds" for
the boys in the volunteer organiza
ton and for the drafted men when
they were gotten together. His devil
ed crabs arc gratefully recalled by
many who have enjoyed them. Sand
witches, tobacco in the form of chew
ing and smoking have been freely be
slowed upon the soldiers, without
discrimination. Most of he foods and
all Of the work Of :-repal ing. putting
them up and distributing them was
done by George Rison, himself.
The latest manifestation of this pa
triotic generosity on Georges part
was afforded recently when Peyton r.
Hatcher recently made an automobile
trip to Camp \McCeEan, laden with
viauds and gifts for the Danvillc men
in that Camp. On that occasion Mr..
Ris0n sent down ITO Battery T.. and
Company M. as the local artillery and
infantry commcnds We're known here,
one hundred twists or rolls Of tobac
co, which he had prepared and put up
for this purpose. Mr.. Hatcher kindly
consented to convey and deliver the
tobacco Since then Mr.. Rison has
been receiving a heavily mail from
Camp Mcclellan, consisting mostly Of
expressions OF gratitude from the
'beneficiaries of his generous thought
fuNnees.
Perhaps 1t should be added that in
his patriotic generosity and local pride
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
Y. NJ. O. a. NOTES.

Last friday night tho Y. NJ. G. A.
Literary had very live meeting and
the program was very interesting.
Tho GLASS for the explanation on the
Sunday School lesson WAS largely at
tended and all were hoped by Rev. A.
ID. DAILY pastor of the 9Th Baptist
Church. West End.
Last Sunday was very active day
with the boys and men. :;
$3.50 A. M. at the Y. M. C. A.
building the World Wide Week of
Prayer was opened by General Secty.
S. c. BurreCl. The meeting was q
good one.
The committees 10 A. NJ. went to
the several places for service.
committeeman b. T.. Allen gave
tho boys p. NJ. at the Y. M. G.. A.
very helpful address, The attendance
was good. Charles Roy ter, Jr., and
other boys took an active part.
The exercises Of the 2Sth anniver
sary were continued $3.50 p. NJ, at
the 4th Baptist Church and the hour
was one Of the best in the history Of
sermon that will not be forgotten
very soon. Subject brotherhood
which Is very timely. The choir sang
from the soul. We thank everybody.
- Do not forget that you and your
friend are invited to the explanation
OH the Sunday School lesson today s
p. M, at the Y. NJ. c.. A., by DR..
w. II. Stokes. Come.
Men be OH time Sunday ready for
hard work and Jhe other man.
Come to the special meeting for
workers $3.50 a. NJ. at the Y. NJ. C.
A. Building.
Committeeman b. i. Allen will DO
glad to meet the boys 4 p. NJ. Mt the
Y. M. G. A. Mothers send your boys.
Women and men are invited to the
great meeting $3.50 p. M, at the Sec
ond Baptist Church South Richmond
Tho continued exercises of the 2Sth
anniversary DR.. II. j. King pastor
of tho 9Th St. Baptist church will
preach a special sermon. Tho choir
of tho church will sing from the heart
leader Ddr'dtor Alexander. Every
body Is invited
iho -uxiliary is busy plan
ming for tho Thanksgiving Tea. Mon
get ready to meet the sailors and sol
diers.
The Y. M. G. A. night school Is
open to all who want to BIO helped.
Come.
Every home Is asked to have speci
al prayer for the Y. M. G. \
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Mr.. Rison has been adtuated by no
nero policy or expectation of return.
as given because his heart
prompted him to do So In oil public.
movements in this city he 8 one OF
tho leaders of his race, and his In
fluence Is wholesome and helpful 70
both races and to all classes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
THE WIDE WORLD OVER.

june, Germany. A silvery moon
Shines under the Linden Trees
Sees two playmates part,
EliZabeth-R inehardt,
He sghs--she sighs--
The moon Is sad, and sinks, and dies.
Junetime, England. Moontime
Steals out the sea, to see
Annie Lee-grieved past tears,
Enoch-steeled past fears ~
Wretched. Oh SO wretched be!
Wrecked love for law, lost, moon in
sea.
June. Night. America. moonlight
Drifts up over the prairie, weary
Gabriel-Evangeline,
Eliza-4George again
Part, meath the stars
Death for the life Of the stars and tho
bars!
The moon sees our love, parting,
struggle, and death,
We OF one God, We Of one breath.
And he of all ages and all lands q
rover
Sees us strangely the same-the
wide world over!
Miss J. G.. Wright, Hartshorn
Memorial College, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
hrzS. jackson
Mills His Wife.
Continued from the First Page.)

examining the door clos ly, it was
found that he could do all Of these
things. The bed could be seen and
the form of person or persons ly
ing upon the bed, provided there was
light in the room. Chris Jackson had
stated that his wife, Florence was I'm
dressed.
THE GRANDMOTHER'S
STATEMENT
Dllen Graham claimed that Chris
in 1he struggle pulled Florenca's shirt
waist off and also her cloak. A visit
to % W. Leigh St., where Chris Jack
son made their home prior to their
employment by Mr.. Boicv brought
out additional information. When Edi.
tor Mitchell rang the bell, to his sur
prise Attorney J. r. Pollard APP
neared in the doorway and gave the
Information that Mrs. Vaughan was
then going down to tho City Jail to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
wish them many years Of happiness.

Mr.. Bruce Henderson, of Bunker
Hill, w. Va. was in town on Satur-
day visiting tho Sunshine Sewing
Club. He was entertained by Miss
Pocahontas jackson, On South Kent
street on Friday afternoon. A nice
luncheon was served.
Mr.. Larrie Turner was elected
President of the Oceola Club on
Thursday night for the ensuing year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
TO GOVERNOR FOR
AUBREY BARRETT.
State Senator Cannon Undertakes
Case OF 17-Year-Old' Boz.

State Senator Cannon Undertakes
Case OF 17-Year-Old Boy.
In the interest Of Aubrey Barrett
sentenced to death for tho murder of
w. Il. Roach, :, Charlotte County
farmer, by the Charlotte County Cir
cult court. State Senator James e.
Cannon, OF Richmond, appeared yes
terday before Governor Stuart.
Senator Cannon held an interview
with the Governor in order to set
a date for the reviewing Of tile case
by the Governor in the efforts to in
woke executive clemency. 1T has been
learned that Senator Cannon was EN-
ployed in behalf Of the Negro by
persons interested and in sympathy
with young Barrett. Senator Cannon
at first investigated the case with Tho
's'F'|n OF seeing what could be
done by appealing the case to the Su
preme court of Appeals. But he realiz
ed that this source could afford him
no hope, because, there was no record
In tho trial court upon which he
could appeal.
TRIED TO ARREST BARRETT
WITHOUT SECURING WARRANT
Roach missed wheat from his field
and. going to the home Of the Bar
r"tts near by, without any warrant,
attempted to arrest the elder Bar
rett on the charge OF the robbery. A
fight followed. and Aubrey Barrett
went to the aid Of his father. Roach
was killed Qua tho Rorroffe ,,>o5o
some effort to dispose of the body. The
elder Barrett was convicted Of MUIR
der and has been executed. The boys
case was called just after that Of his
father. w. r. Lancaster, of Farm
vile who had represented the father,
withdrew from the case because of the
action of Judge George J. Humid Y
in refusing his instructions rs to self
defense and the boy was tried with
out counsel, without jury, and after
the briefest Of hearings, was sentenc
ed to execution. Tt is said that he was
induced to change his Plea of not
guilty 40 guilty in the hope of re
ceiving leniency
MANY neonle became interested in the
case Of vonng Barrett. and believing
that he had net been given the bene
fit OF the manv safe"uards which the
law allows for the accused nut his
care before the Governor and receiv
Cd a stav Of fyecntion IN order that
the Governor m'pht further examine
tn cafce. - Richmond, Va, Times
Disnatch. Nov. 10, 1917
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Attorney Alfred e. Cohen now
sits among the bright legal stars,
who understand constitutional law
and can expound 1t. May he increase
in weight and finance. He has our
best wishes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Referee: Savoy; Umpire, DR.. Car
per; Head UiUcsman Anderson:
Timckeepers, Bali and Johnson:
Time. Fifteen minute quarters; Score,
Union 3 Hampton 0.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
G. E. ELLISON

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OF HAIRDRESsING ETC.
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$1.25
Wood Alcohol Stoves for Heating
Combs $.S5
(Thesc stoves don't smoke up every
thing but make hot, clear b'aze-
just the thing for travellers. Can be
carried In a handbag)
Kashmir Hair Dressing, soc a jar
Velmont Hair Dressing, 25c. box
Skin Whitener, 25c and soc box
Face Powders, all colors
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Supplying Drug Stores and Hair
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Wholesale and Retail Prices Quoted.
We pay postage. Terms: Cash
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1917
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

We DO all kinds Of job Work. Lot
us do It for you.
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soc Chris, who had sent for her.
Mrs. =. c. Eldridge and her son
were there also. Mrs. Vaughan soon
appeared and in reply to queries stat
cd that Chris and Florence Lad been
married about four months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Entered at the Post ODice at Rtchmond
Virginia. ds second-class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
HER TO BE
Al BAD WOMAN.

She regarded her as being q bad
woman, giving as her reason, her
general attitude and bearing. Chris
and FLORENCE had had fuss the day
she was killed Florence mad thrown
flat iron as him and she thought
1t struck him on the hip. She saw
Florence throw the pieces of the note
after she had torn the note up, into
the scuttle. Chris had told the Off
Ger where TO find it and he had been
there and gottenthese pieces.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17

Last friday night the Y. M. C. A.
Literary had q very live meeting and
the program was very interesting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-11-17
DID NOT AGREE.
THE BODY REMOVED

The body Of Florence Jackson was
removed to Prices Undertaking estab
slshment last Wednesday evening.
mere 1t lay upon the''coolfng board
where 1t was viewed last Thursday
morning by the Coroners jury. She
was we'll built. A bullet hole lust he
low 'ho beast bono and almos. il the
confer showed where the death wound
had been made.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-01-18
CARRIZOZO GETS NEW BANK

Carrizozo, Jan. l5.--E. NJ. Brickley
of Corona. who has been chosen as
cashier of the new bank states that
THE First National Bank Of Carri-
zozo" will be ready for business very
shortly. II is planned by the new or
ganization to erect modern building
as early as practicable but for the
time being building will be rented
in which TO house the new and expen-
sive fixtures which they have planned
to install.
The application for the charter for
the First National Bank Of Carrizozo
was approved December 10Th and the
new institution will be under the same
management as the First National Of
Tucumcari, First National of Santa
Rosa. Torrance County Savings Bank
at willard; Roy Trust and Savings
Bank; and the Stockmen's State Bank
Mt Corona; with the addition that Mr..
David T. Beals, assistant cashier of
the Inter State National Bank of Kan
sas City, Mo-, one of the heaviest stock
holders, will go on the board of drec-
tors and his bank will be added to the
chain already mentioned. Also a con-
nection will be formed with the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce. of New
York City.