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Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
Facts About Charcoal

physicists gaseous byproducts
charcoal wasted this country annually Of failure apply
modern methods 70 reduction.
Nebraska contains thousands Of Of forestry valuable
production.
Charcoal has advanced during the from $ SIS
Medicinal preparations made principally of the charcoal
willow vast quantities OF which the Missouri river bottoms
It takes from 20 80 days reduce kiln Of
$780, - : ~ ~
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

\ One hundred thousand dollars 4,
at the disposal of Leo Stevens. world
famous ballonist, to develop a grea,
an station here. The money has
been provided by Omaha citizehs
and the movement is fostered BY tle
Omaha Aero club. of which Gould
Dietz is president. Major Iobn
Maher and Major Walter Sterns
have contributed large sums OF
money to the funds.
Aero experts declare that Omaha is
an ideal location for an air spot
The winds are uniform and there are
no treacherous air currents. In the
development of the work the com
mercesof the air" will grow until il
will be an everyday occurance 10
see scores of aircraft flying over
Omaha.
The balloon school at Fort Omaha
bears testimony to. the rapidity Of the
growth of the business of flyinf !"
Within the last two years Il has
grown from a mere toy, dreamef's
hobby, into big war-training III
stituticn where daily large "Cacquek"
balloons sway far above the schobI
and two dozen pilots learn to travel
through the air and take war ob-
servations. -
Sensation of Thrills.
Balloonists say that the sensation
OF sailing through high elevations Is
wonderful The thrill in balloon
flight is different from the sensation
in an airplans when one is eonsciouS
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
The Difference.

The Difference.
There is one essential point Of DIFF
ference between q fireman and q po-
liceman."
What Is it?"
'Where the fireman runs out, the
policeman runs in BALI ltimore
American -
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09
holes they tell the charcoal burner

NOES tnsy tel the CHARCOAL burner
thar fhe propss stage Of Of eeihsrring 4 has
been reached and he shuts off all
pf the draft and smothers the fire.
The charcoal is then ready for the
Mses of commerce.
Perilous Occupation.
The business OF charcoal tending
lis perilous one. for the gases gen.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

in the distance the skies seem to melt
into one with the arch of the vaulted
he,yepeD
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-09

Later, in the process of combus-
tion. his eye is delighted by the play
Of a myriad of ethereal clouds OF
gases, sometimes Of mauve, again OF
heliotrope, Of the most fascinating
pinks and puppies, of cerulean blue,
flashing to angry bronzes and livid
reds. Their play is like that of the
emotions Of a beautiful Gree Of the
woods with all the allurement of
dancing coquetry and consuming pas
sion.
The colors are indicators Of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
LOCAL pYTHIANS AND TUIGII,
ANNIVERSARY.

Tho knights OF Pythias Annivers-
airy will be held next Sunday after.
noon. March "a, three O'Clock, Mt the
EbcneZor Baptist Church, Rev. Dr..
William III. Stokes, pastor. The NOM
bcrs OF the Order will assemble at
the Pythian Castle, 1877 N. Third
street and march to the Church. 'rhe
members OF the Order OF Calanthc
will assemble at the Church. Dr.
Stokes will deliver the address.
The Lodges and Courts of Church.
Hill and Fulton will assemble at the
Fourth Baptist Church on Church
Hill. The members of Fulton Lodge
Wi march up to Blooming Lily Hall
ana from there march to the Fourth
Baptist Church.
The Uniform Rank will accompany
the Order.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Frankfort to perfect plans for open
ing the Gheensburg and Adairsville
Bureaus. He will communicate ar
rangcmcnts to Dr.. w. II. White,
Camp Knox and James Epperson.
Adairville who will have charge of
arranging and advertising these open
ings at thcir respect We places.
While he is away utev. and Mrs.
Munford will look after tho interest
of the Educator and Planet at Som
crsct and the work will be we'll cared
for.
The Mountain Educator Will make
extensive mention of the white pco-
Pic who contributed to help our IL
brary Bureau N its next issue.
Mr.. j. w. Wilkinson, Casey county
has Interested himself IN our Libra
ry Bureau and if We had few more
colorcd men like him and his distin-
guishcd aged father, MIR. Green Will
kinson, Negro tcraturc would be in
all of our homes.
Read The Planet and Educator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
Don't fail to get your Planet every
week and see our special war pictures
with scenes from here and Over Thnrc
NOTES ABOUT EASTER AND AFRICA

NOTES ABOUT EASTER AND AFRICA
We havo 13 American workers out there
now.
q q q -
Africa has only one missionary to every
il q q a
, Our Easter ste songs SONGS are good: Two of
people.
Il q Il u
Surely this great Africa should be
schools.
e & 81 Il
Africa contains one-fourth of all tho
land surface of tho whole earth. and one
seventh of all the people in the world live
u y Il u
Colored Baptists during tho last SO
years have given to Africa 81 workers.
and trained moro than 100 native workers
''"O '' i u u u
Africa's natural wealth equals that of
any other two continents. Africa pro;
30 per cent & & al! q '"' 2 4 3
The Easter program is a reproduction
african Adventures" which beautifully
portrays the work of Christianity among
African tribes.
With all Africa's natural wealth. there
Is n greater wealth of $50. 900. 900 or moro
souls for whom Jesus died. and they need
the gospel. Win we CO. let so or help go?
At 1t, all at it all the time.
4 q q y
Let every pastor see that every depart
ment of his church joins the Sunday
school on the fifth Sunday Of March in
the Easter exercises so all may help our
workers in Africa. War conditions make
1t imperative that we be loyal to the Lord
as never before.
q y q u
For years the Foreign Mission Board
has sent from 900 to 10000 programs
to our Sunday schools. This year. he
cause of the tremendous cost of material
and labor. we must coEfine JLr sending
to those who will remember om Foreign
Mission work on Easter Sunday.
q y q q
After 81 years of my very best self.
given to interesting our Baptist Zion in
the redemption of Africa, on this Febru-
airy 13 my twenty-nrst anniversary. l am
saddened over the little done and the
vast undone" Enlistment of 500 churches
who will give weekly and report monthly
will greatly aid our workers and cheer
your old field hand
Yours in His Service.
7. c. JORDAN.
Even Bldg 7o1 S. 10TH St Phila, Pa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
NOTICE

"A committee from the National
Race Congress that was authorized
by the Congress in its last session
October l917-to' have Bill drawn
and offered in the National Congress
or the United S:atcs-making lynch
ing and mob violence Federal Crime
waited on Senator Frelingayscn Of
New Jersey in regards to the mat .er
and he has agreed to offer such a bill
in the United States Senate
Every man in the country and
every organization among colored cit
liens should cooperate with the Nat
ional Race Congress in mis- effort.
All information concerning discr:m
nation and mistreatment among the
Race should be Immediately sent to
the Headquarters.
For further information write head
quarters 903 Third ST., N. W., Wash
lngton. ID. c..
w. II. Jcrnagin. Pres, VIM. Alex
andcr, Scc'y.. Baltimore, Md, II. J.
Calls, Chr. Executive Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

The election by primaries in Wis
consin would seem to indicate on the
submission Of a square issue be
tween the administration and Sena-
u La Toilette, the latter is din tho
saddle" Congressman Lenroot seems
TO have had very narrow escape
from defeat. The retirement Of his
antagonist alone saved him in the
gcontcst. Candidate McGovern real
lied the ituation and retired in
Tie nick of time. Just what the
result will be at the polls is the ques
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
SONiiERSIGT NEWS.

AfroAmerican Correspondence Nor
nal School Bureau, Somerset, KY
Rev. LOWS Fitzpatrick, Of this place
filled his regular appointment at
Tatesvillc last Sunday.
Prof. G.. II. Baird came in from n
tour in Casey, Lincoln and Russell
counties. where he, had been in in
tCrost OF the Mountain Educator and
went to ratesvillo Sunday, leaving
Monday for Central Kentucky whore
he w II fill number Of occurring APP
rointmcnts before re-cntcring upon
his tour on the eleventh.
The Mountain Educator plans to
send an agent to Jcllico, Gatliff, Lon
don, Barboursville and other points,
who will also take subscriptions for
rho Planet.
The students Of The Afro-Amcrican
Correspondence Normal School are
making Il most reputable show ng
and the faculty plans to confer di-
plomas on Misses Mollie NJ. Allen,
Georgia and Virloin A. Flood, Jose
phine Coffcy and Florence Cato in
May.
Prof. G. IT. Baird will open the
campaign in Cumberland county for
The Mountain Educator in few days
and W make speeches in every
school house in the district. rhe
arrangements will be in the hands
Of Prof. j. NJ. Alexander, president
of the company and principal of the
public school at Burksyillc and Il
thorough systematic canvas Of Cum
berland, Monroe and Russell coun-
ties will be made.
The Mountain Educator has re-
qucsted Messrs. Harvey Stigall, Abe
halliburton, Dock Owens, Will Cover
Dan Wheeler, Judson Hudson, Som
erset and DR.. George Cato and Andy
Weaver, Tatesville, Lauricc Gilmore
and Morris Evans, Plato, to meet at
the Office Of the Educator, Saturday
night, March 23rd, to organize an
agricultural club. Seeds and litcra-
turc Will be handed out.
Prof. G.. II. Baird is in Central
kentucky this week lecturing on The
Needed Education and will 70 TO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Hon. William II. Taft is OF the
opinion that this war will last five
years. We hardly think that it can
'"St 100 long for colored folks. The
longer ii lasts the more they will be
recognized. Even thus far we have
several colonels. 1t wont take more
than two years to add several gcner-
ais to the list Of our military achieve
r'cnts. Oh, how the colored folks like
to fight for the allies!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Some white folks do not want to
salute cOlored folks. This is no news
to us. They are saluting the uniform
The insignia Of the United States re-
gardlcss~ who wears it. just rs they
salute the nations flag. This flag
has protected many an individual,
who should not have had protection.
Why should not the uniform protect
an individual, who is entitled to pro
tection?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

ening attitude toward her. Likewise
the urgent food problem which the
Dutch people face is an element which
cannot well be overlooked.
The inside story OF the proposed
seizure of the Dutch ships Is not civ
Ell out by the government, hut it is
quite easy to weave the fabrics of It,
Holland. 1t must be remembered. lies
along tho German frontier for more
than 100 miles. Germany has look
ell GENEROUSLY upon that Sman power
for generations, but has dared not
lay hos lie hands upon her, and she
dares not do it today without plausi
be pretcXt even If she dare do it at
al.
Holland has sought with great DIR
ilcu'ty to maintain: her neutrality.
She traded freely with this country
when it was neutral. and when the
war came a large number of her YES
sells were in American harbors. The
restrictions placed upon expectations
by the United States tied up in
American ports many of tho Dutch
ships. These vessels are useless with
out cargoes. which the people of Hol
land realize rs well as tle authorities
III the United States.
IN need of more tonnage and is will
ing to exchange food products for
shipping. Obviously Holland neu-
trail could not bargain upon such
!, basis. TO do SO would bring Germany
down upon her. The two countries
formally deadlocked and when the
deadlock was reached, United States
determined to seize the Dutch YES
sells, announce that the food Holland
wanted would be delivered, and serve
notice upon Germany to do her worst
AS may be readily understood, Hol
land is satisfied. She probably has
found means Of informing the United
States that she is entirely willing
to have her merchantmen taken over
but for perfectly manifest reasons.
she cannot publicly consent to such
an act.
Ii II laId !. satisfied and if she
has secretly concurred in the seizurc
what becomes Of honor among nations
neutral nations? MS is as much
Of II reflection upon Holland as the
following remarks are upon the hon
or and the integrity Of the United
States:
When these facts are realized it
VIII be understood that this govern
mcnt is not committing grand larce-
ny after all.
The logical conclusion is that if
these facts are not realized, if these
are not the facts and if Holland did
not secretly concur in The seizure OF
her saips. then, despite the emphatic
assertions of Secretary Of State LanS
ing and President Wilson that the
seizures were made in accordance with
international law, then this country
has committed grand larceny after
all" The discussion Is interesting and
the fact that the diplomatic move
ments of the government at Washing
ton are not being altogether approx
ed by some of the leaders Of the
Democratic Party is plainly evident.
If this comment from one OF the lead
ing journals in the country Is to he
taken rs criterion.
. AS the old folks FUSED to say" this
looks to us like "a bock-handed lick"
at the .attcr-day diplomacy, which
smacks closely Of a German origin and
based upon previous German actions
Sclah.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
Site Selected.

The committee from the Sixth Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, composed of
Brett ren n. w. Parham, Joseph My
ers and Quinn Shclton has selected
the site in Woodland Cemetery. Mag
nolia ST., between the C. e O. II. r.
and the Mechanicsville Turnpike for
the re-intcrment Of the remains of
inc late Rev. John Jasper. celebrated
Tor his profound knowledge of the
lloiy Bible and for the delivery of his
'fhc Sun Do Move sermon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
State Grand Lodge Of Virginia. The Independent Order Of Good
Samaritans and What They Stand For

TO CARRY FORWARD THE WORK
OF TEMPERANCE REFORM in such
a manner that all may receive and
enjoy its healing influences. To So
cure sympathy and relief for the
unfortunate and distressed families
of those who pledge themselves to
abstain from all Intoxicating drinks.
TO elevate the living, to comfort the
Widows and Fatherless in the hour of
their Affections, and bury the dead Of
our Order, and generally in love to
spread the principles of true Charity
in the hearts of members, thereby
creating fountains of Purity and
Truth from which shall flow peren-
NAL streams Of comfort to tho afflict-
ed, and blessing TO all.
OURS is A SECRET ORDER. But
so far from being Objectionable, we
claim 1t n merit. In whatever light
opponents may choose to regard our
enterprise, We at least entertain no
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Secretary Of War Newton ID. Baker
is now in France and silence reignS
in Washington, where he has been
the target of attack for many months.
He found more safety IN France than
ne seems to have found in the CAPT
tai Of the nation. We would like to
know, though, just what General
Pershing said to him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
Mrs. Halls Thanks.

Richmond. Va, March 20. 1918.
To The Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.
Grand Chancellor Of X. of p.
Dear Sir-I desire n space I'm your
columns to thank you brethren for
the payment of the death claim OF
my husband. Mr.. Lewis A. Hall.
May Gods choicest blessings rest ND
on You and your noble order.
Very sincerely,
Mrs. Fannie x. Hall, 619 Judah st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Billy Sunday wound up in Washing
ton cursing the Germans and he
promises to go to the front and do
the same thing, il he can find a ship
TO carry him there. Incidentally he
cleared over one hundred thousand
dollars for his five week work. 9th
81 preachers are trying to initiate
him all there in reason.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

If our people would cooperate and
work together, our progress would
be increased an hundred fold. The
trouble with us is that every one Of
us seems to be for himself with lit
to or no care as to what becomes of
the other fellow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

We get tired some times and feel
as though life is not worth living
but when we see the bony hand oil
death on the shoulder Of one of our
fellows, we forget all about our
troubles and struggle onward in the
path way of life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

titude to do right and to ask forgive
ness for having done wrong. Some
people, though pray, when they have
tried all other means and can find
nothing else to do.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Germany is certainly getting cor
troll of much Russian territory and
seems to be enjoying the war supplies
sent over to Russia by this govern
ment. When Russia was invaded.
these supplies fell into the German
hands.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Some people complain when they
arc sick and they complain when they
are well. The only satisfaction is
that they do not complain when they
are dead and then the only reason
is that they are beyond the pale of
complaint
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

~
hundreds of our colored leaders are
y fvcr of the colorcd race. but they
alone constitute the colored race, IL
we consider i; from their viewpoint.
Some pcop'c do hot seem to be de-
s.rous of doing right. They wrong
other people and then they yell LOUD
est when they themselves are wrong.
ed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Colored persons, who take little or
no interest in colorcd journals are the
ones to run to this same colored jour
nal, when they are wronged or out
ragged by some white person.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
Printer Wanted.

a permanent position for reliable
printer. Young man preferred. Must
BIO good on commercial work and
know something Of cylinder press
work.
Address. Forum Publishing Co. =,
1923 w. 9Th ST., Dayton, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

rs all in the raising. a white
man, who has been raised in the
background and without Christian
training is just as boorish as color
same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

War, pestilence and famine. On the
other side, they have war. Tn the dis
lance is pestilence and stalking in
the rear of it all is famine. with the
United States Of America as the on
ly hope Of the teeming MILLIONS of
human beings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

The Food Department Of the United
States Government is anxious to have
our people report all places that over
charge them for food -stuffs, butter
eggs, groceries and the like.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

The weather is getting warm now
and the ministerial gunncrs arc out
OH the war-path for sinners. Baptists
are mighty slow about joining the
church in the winter time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

We cannot tell man by his poll
tics now. Some Of these Democrats
are treating us better than some Of
these Republicans and vice versa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23


'0''Al D0''NS ''"'
sUnoRDN irons
N
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Some people are sick most OF the
time, but few people know it. Some
people are sick very seldom and they
conduct themselves so that some 9th
the time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

We have had hard time Of it for
forty years, but the dawn OF equal
rights and equal privileges for us
may now be seen in the distance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Continue. to teach Your children
good manners. Politcness Is as cs-
scntial to life as cleanliness. BE po.
lite, cololed folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

!. / & = Il d.
Colored folks are happy despite
their adverse conditions. In the
swing OF the pendulum of justice,
Sambo is coming unto his own again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People is
certainly looking after colored folks
interests.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

We pray to God to forgive our OPP
prcssors. 1t seems that He has forgiv
ell them all right, but He is punish
Ing them just the same.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Religion seems to have been
thrown to the breeze and the Holy
Bible forgotten in this blind desire
to acquire wealth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Women want their rights and they
are getting them. Most of those we
know have been having their rights
all the time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

The United States Government is
running we'll nigh everything Social
ism is in the saddle and some of the
people are satisfied.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
1.-THE WORLD WAR"
Editor Mitchell Delivers Address at
the Fifth Baptist Church.

The Nifth Baptist Church. Rev. A.
ID. DAILY, pastor was crowded Sunday
afternoon, March 10h to listen to
Editor John Mitchell, Jr.. on "Thc
Word War" Hundreds were turned
away. while the rostrum was occupied
by prominent divines. Rev. Dr.. l.. G.
Jordan, Secretary of the Foreign Mis-
sion Board Of the National Baptist Con
Fentlon was an interested
listener. l1o has recently returned
from n trip to Africa and he enthusi
astically applauded the utterances Of
the speaker.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

COlorcd folks would do we'll to save
their money and to buy land. This
war is handicap, but TO some people
ii is a blessing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Hampton and Union will cross
bats in the first game of tho season.
on Hovey Field, Easter Monday. A
good game is expected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

-. 7
: Widowers arc becoming plentifu'
about here now. Some OF them arc
Of the regulation brand and SOM are
Just grass-widower3
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

It's all right to mourn over your
troubles for while, but the best way
is to remember your joys.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

Some Of our churches are doing a
good business pointing colorcd folks
to heaven.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23
Rev. DR.. STOKES INTRODUCES
HON. JOHN MITCHELL, JR..

The brilliant pas,or Of the Ebcnez..
or Baptist church, Rev. William III
Stokes, ID. D., was there to introduce
the speaker and right well did he per
form the task. Mr.. Mitchell humor
omS,y told C his troubles with car,
which delayed him somewhat in that
he was compelled TO walk to tho
church. He then explained his po-
sibon in this war and showed all
the necessity of supporting Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson and the govern
mcnt at Washington.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-23

"ANTED-a good job press fcadcr
male or female. Apply to Coins Print
ing Company, 1914 You ST.. Washing
ton, d. G..