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ApPONIATTOX NEWS.

APPOAIATTON. VA, July 22.-Thc
First Baptist Church gave an enter
tainment on last Monday night under
the direction of its pastor, Rev. u. W.
Price. There was Il large crowd out
and the finance was good
Nine of our boys left mere for Camp
Lee, Va. They were all OF the S one
wall section OF our County. They were
all happy and gay. There were Il
good many Of their friends who came
out to bid them goodbye. Parting
words were delivered by one of their
accompanying young ladies. Her words
were very forciblc and timely and
yet behind them were tears of sorrow.
large crowd from here went to
Oakvillc, Va. TO join in Il Jubilee Rally
AT the Oakvillc Baptist Church of
watch Rev. G. w. Watson, of this
city is pastor. REy. II. ii. Cunningham
pastor OF tho Galilcc Baptist Church
Of this city went up TO preach for
them. There was also chorus of
singers who went up and rendered
some excellent music for the occasion
There was Il large crowd of white
, people out to hear the jubilee singing
and they seemed TO have cnjoycd il
''''N' Nv was E1oDu.
There was a very sad happening
in our town last week. There was
some trouble brewing between n col.
! ored woman and Il white woman,
which finally resulted IN Il fight. Ac-
colding To the report we were able to
Ele2n that Shc trouble grew out of
some COWS that were Loft III charge OF
| this co!orcd family to lock after and
Ia ,,tls
near ihe colorcd family learned that
lie husband Of the colorcd family had
; 5oHe' to ID. G.. TO Ho:k awhile, the
woman OF the white family got busy
ana Thought she would sc. her some
h'lik. SO while she Cine White Wo,n.
am was milking the COW the colored
! "on'an happened to come up and
W.hlcd to know who Eava her Che
WIN Q womSn) authority To nilk me
COW. From that an argument BEGAN
Inc colored, woman sailed in. There
: were uppercuts landed upon the face
OF the white woman, left and right.
In round three the white woman rc,l
| Il Flctlm to the colored. 1t seemed
una, the colorcd woman when broughr
INTO court the next day was suffering
from nervous attacks. She had gone
nearly crazy. She was locked IN anr
, when examined was pronounced in
sane ana subject for the ASYLUM.
she Is now III Jail waiting to be sent
away The sad side is that she has
seven or eight children, of whic!. the
greater par, are small and there is
not bread enough and to spare with
them at all times. Let lis MI send m
fefVent petition to God for The
rather OF these children. thar he might
not be overwhelmed with grief, but
. reall%e that the God that lived in older
times s just he same and if any one
who feels like helping him, which
/ "o"'a he real Christian spirit may
send same to our reporter, Mr.. S.
Edward Mason. who will gladly turn
over the same to him. Let lis remem
per that beautiful saying Of our Lord
lnasmuch as We did it unto one Of
thcse my little ones We did Il, unto
me- What will you do for Jesus?
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at the hands of nation that has
never appealed to us in vain.
We hope that Major Joel Il. Spin
garn and DR.. w. i. b. Dubois will
cndcavor to have Postmaster A. S.
Burleson, of Texas deliver an address,
in which he will paraplrase the edi-
torial uticranccs of DR.. Dubois IN tho
Now York Crisis and address them to
the Negotiating element of the
country as follows:
Let us, while this war lasts, forget
our Spcc.a' personal prciudices and
innate antipa hy TO the Negroes, and
close our ranks shoulder 20 shoulder
with our black fellow citizens and the
allied nations that are fighting for
democracy.
Such advice coming from the Pres
idcnt of this Republic or the Post
master General of this nation would
do world" of good in eliminating
racial antipathics and in taking a long
stride forward in the great task of
winning the war.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-27
DIR. DUBOIS AND TIVE Wal
DEPARTMENT

The Now York Age in it's issue of
tho 18th, publishes the following in
teresting news item:
DR.. w. e. b. Dubois, editor OF The
CRISIS, has been appointed captain in
the intelligence department Of the
United States Army. Editor Dubois is
to be an assistant to Major Spingarn.
1t is generally believed that he
will resign the editorship Of The
Crisis.
= Just why the. remark was made
that it is believed that DR.. Dubois
will resign the editorship OF The
Crisis would no doubt make interest
ing reading. 1t is a fact that persons
connected with the War Department
are not permitted to write for maya
zines or the daily press without per-
mission from their supcriors in Of
fec or without having what they
write scanned and censored by those
in authority II we have been mis-
informed relative to this state OF af-
fairs we shall be pleased to be adj
yised Of the same. In our CONVERSE
lions with some Of the persons con.
nectcd with this department OF the
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great extent that he has been tho
beneficiary of both positions.
Personally, we would like to sec
him drawing n compensation of ten
thousand dollars per year and we
refuse to discuss it from that angle.
From the enactment Of tho espionage
laws and tho rulings Of the Depart.
ment of GmJustice, there are but
few rights and privileges left jour.
nalist in this country anyway, and
one has no specific rule of law by
which he can be guided. We are all
trying to promote the success of Pres
ident Woodrow Wilson and those
who arc doing all they can to aid
him in the great task that today con-
fronts him and tho nation.
What will DIR. Dubois do in tho
premises? He is an independent
proposition and has up to this time
been doing his own thinking. What
conclusions has he reached and
what effect will resolutions and all.
Vice have upon him. coming rs they
DO from persons who had previously
condemned his course and who have
set him up to ridiculc, without ac,
cording to him and his friends re-
spectful hearing? For our own part
we would be glad If we could get
some of our leaders to talk less and
consult more. DR.. Grimke is "truc
blue" so far as racial interests are
concerned. Too much so, perhaps for
his own financial good. The same
may be said of William Monroe Trot-
ter and some others.
But they are necessary individuals
in this great struggle and will aid us
in reaching the goal towards which
We are all travelling. We have been
for years aligned with the so-callcd
radicals ourselves and we can under
stand their feelings. But this time will
bring about some conservatism and
with this conservatism and wisdom,
greater results can be obtained. We
perry decline the appointment to the
position as desk captain in the
War Department, and we do not see
how lie can resign the cditorship of
the Crisis. We have no hesitation in
saying that we hope that he will hold
both positions, or at least try to hold
them.
If one or the other is to be rclin-
suishcd, let him retain the position
Of editor OF the New York Crisis. But
now, coming 10 think over the mat.
ter, we have made the same mistake
that the hot-headcd Neutrality-suspicious.
have made and attempted to dictate
and advise our good friend, DR.. w.
T.. B. Dubois as to what he should do
when he has not asked our opinion
upon the subject. DR.. Dubois is his
own master and upon his decision in
the matter we shall rest the case and
be content. Selah.
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SATURDAY. JULY 81, 1918

Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Special AS
sis;aEt to the Secretary Of War,
announces that Secretary of War
Newton ID. Baker has authorized the
calling of colorcd nurses for service.
This will be gratifying information to
the colored people of this country
Slowly, but surely, official recognition
is being accorded us. Now, let the
eolorcd physicians and surgeons have
their inning. They arc ready to re-
srond from nineteen to Severity years
II necessary
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DIR. JtDKINS AND THE NATIONAL
BAPTIST CONVENTION

Rev. Robert Chapman Judkins. ID.
d., pastor of the Salem Baptist
church of Jersey City, New Jersey. is
making another effort to bring TO-
gether the warning factions Of the
National Baptist Convention. In this
issue he charges that ten mon, six on
one side of the controversy and four
on the other, are secretly planning to
| prevent the amalgamation and union
of the two factions OF the Baptist
denomination. 1t does not take either
a seer or Il prophet to understand
that President l.. p. Jones and Rev.
Il. II. Boyd constitute Il part of the
membership on the one side, ana
some others close to President j.. c..
Morris, If not President Morris him.
self Oh the other.
The inference is that while the
latter is favoring union away down
in his "heart of hearts," he hopes
that ii may not be contaminated. We
arc not ready to share in this opin-
, ion Of this distinguished churchman.
We can see that upon the basis Of
peace as arranged at the Memphis
meeting that he is not ovcr-cnthusi-
astic at the consummation Of the dc.
sirc3 Of the Baptist people OF this
country. Even should this be true,
who can blame him? So far as we
have been able to observe the Boyd
Jones faction "drovc a good bargain"
They were aSsurcdly given more than
= they conceded.
DR.. Ludkin's plan is to arouse pub
, lie sentiment to n point where the
/ leaders will be forced to agree to the
findings OF the peace commission. We
have never been able to see why both
sides should not have accepted the
tentative agreement as concurrcd in
by their representatives. Certain il
is, the sentiment of the country VIII
be with the Morris side of the co.,
, tcntion, If that side should live up
to the agreement and the other side
should not do SO. Recognition WIZ
be accorded TO the loyal Baptists Of
! the National Baptist Convention and
, the National Baptist Convention I'M
Incorporated Will find itself in Il most
!: embarrassing predicament.
We are disposed to agree with
some Of the critics OF both sides
when they assign Office and money rs
being the underlying cause of the dis.
gruntlcmcnt and the blocking OF the
machinery for tho promotion OF
peace. 1t has always been so. The
colorcd Elks got rid of this phase of
the situation by specifying one man
from one faction should be exalted
Ruler for one term and one from the
other faction the term following. This
brought peace and promoted har-
mony. 1t will be difficult task
though to agree upon any basis, other
than that acquicsccd in b ythe Baptist
representatives at Memphis.
Men who will not live up to an
agreement in one instance cannot be
logically expected to live up to an
HSl tcHlSHI III dhoIllSl. w ICii HOllOl
is found wanting then honorable dis
cussion Is out Of the question and VIC
can only wait for that period Of sober
thought and Christian judgment
when the hcart-burnings, personal
grudges and selfish ambitions on the
part Of those chosen to lead us shall
have passed away forever
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-27

Obey the laws pray to God and do
what the War Department tells you
to do. BY this means, you will keep
out OF Jail and be permitted to take
chances with the rest of humanity.
Southern white folks are all right
when you know them, but you've got
to know them first.
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Men desiring to go to France
should be permitted to go, and some
Of those desiring to stay on this side
OF the "big pond" should be permit.
ted to stay. AS for the world, it has
gone war mad"
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Observation-Disclosures.
snow is TIE ACCEPTED TIME

Dir. w. t. b. Dubois, in an editorial
article in the July Crisis, used the
following language:
Let us, whilo the war lasts, for
get our special grievances and close
our ranks shoulder to shoulder with
our own white fellow citizens and the
allied nations that are fighting for
democracy.
On account Of this language, some
of the speakers at meeting of the
washington Branch of the National
Association for the Advancement Of
Colorcd People denominated him a
traitor TO the race, yeritable Ben
edict Arnold. The New York Crisis
Is the official organ of that great or
Ganization. We do not sec that the
words used justified in any par
ticular The use of such language
towards one of the best leaders that
our race has produced. We admit
that we would have used the follow
ing language:
Let us, while the war lasts, not
forget our special grievances, but
nevertheless, while protesting against
them, close our ranks shoulder to
shoulder with our own white follow
citizens and the allied nations that
are fighting for democracy.
We use this language for the reason
that this is what we are actually
doing in the face of almost unbearable
racial determinations. Conditions are
Southern white men towards lis TO-
Gently has been SO gratifying that we
feel disposed to do everything in our
power to aid them in particular and
the country in general and we are
putting this disposition into actual
practice.
In his patriotic zeal to serve his
country DR.. Dubois may have leaned
little too far backward" but this
should not have been deemed to be a
sufficient justification for assailing
him in this manner and to consider
as naught the work of a lifetime
1t Is this disposition that has done
as as much injury as tho onslaughts
Of our traducers. We know that now is
the time to ask for privileges not
extended and for rights denied.
emancipation came as a war measure
Woman suffrage in many Of the
States has come as war measure.
Prohibition has come rs a war meas
nrc and the granting Of equal rights
and privileges to the colored people
of the United States must necessarily
come as a war measure.
While we do not like to do it at
this time, this is the time to make our
wants known. The increase in wages
for the laboring elements and the
recognition OF the labor interests have
come as war measure. Brethren.
now is the accepted time. Now is the
time to protest and now is the time
to insist upon proper recognition at
the hands of the government.
We should not do this to hinder the
work Of the War Department, but
rather as a means to help that De-
partment and the Government upon
the ground that satisfied people can
exert more energy in the work Of
winning the war than disgruntlcd
element that is feeling keen1y the
sting of racial determinations and
the denial of constitutional rights and
privileges, to which they are lawfully
and rightfully entitled.
Let us offer our services, our lives
and our money to the Government,
whether they grant our requests or
not, but On the other hand, let us not
hesitate to press our plea for justice
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WANTED--A Good, Fast, All-around
PRlNTER wanted at once. THE
NEW CENTURY pUBIISHJNC
CO., 900 Queen street, Norfolk, va
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Colored folks, make friends with
the Southern white folks who are
now making advances towards you.
We shall need their friendship before
the woods.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-27

President Wilson does not seem to
be growing much older under the
war strain that he is now under
going.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-27

The Police Department is fighting
Tor its existence, and the indications
are that it will continue to exist.
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STENOGRAPHER WANTED-App1y
at once. Law Offices Of Bassette and
Walker, 54S-25th Street, Newport
News, Virginia.
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BOARD FOR CHILDREN.

Country Board for small children.
Pienty of milk, fruit and vegetables.
children will be given mothers
care. MRS. ROSE J. SCOTT, ORA
gonville, Va.
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reach your children rOlitrue3s and
do this by practicing it yourselves.
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Tho Man From Africa.

Tho Man From Africa With Rem
edles, moves from your Path Conjure
BAD Luck troubles. Information
free. THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY,
Matoaka, West Virginia,
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blacksmith Wanted.

A colored Blacksmith wanted, with
or without family. Light work, good
wages. Apply at once.
William II. Mapp, Box 115
Eastville, Va. Phone 29-12.
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Worry as little as possible and live
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Dr. w. L.. b. Dubois, in an editorial
article in the July Crisis, used the
following language:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-27

Let us, while the war lasts, for
get our special grievances and close
our ranks shoulder to shoulder with
our own white fellow citizens and the
allied nations that are fighting for
democracy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
HE WAS THERE TO SLEEP
And Little Thing Like the Building
Burning Couldn't Rouse Dutch
From SIumber.

At camp Dutch" as he was called,
was reputably the biggest sleepyhead
and most absent-mnded individual ex-
listing.
One night Dutch" was, as usual.
in bllsSful repose, when some of the
buildings in the barracks caught fire
and the alarm was spread rapidly to
all parts of the camp, and the fire
finally came alarmingly near the bunk
where dutch" was dreaming of shoot
ing the Huns into Hades.
In his sleep Dutch" finally got up
and wandered to another part Of the
barracks, where he crawled into some
ones bunk and peacefully slept on
amid the roar and clatter, flames and
smoke.
Not until long after the building had
burned 20 the ground and only cinders
and ashes were left did any one think
Of Dutch" After prolonged search
they finally found him, sweetly and
blissfully sleeping with the cover
pulled up around his chin like an in
nocent babe, and closely clasping In
either hand his girls picture and a
safety razor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, i'm
proper eating and living demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora-
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out. but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. three sizes:
They are the pure, original, imported
Haarlem Oil Capsules.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Pershinq of French Descent.

Some interesting associations may
easily be woven into news item tell
ing about q celebration which recently
took place at Laclede, Mo. The town,
one of the Oldest in the old South
west of the United States, was named
after Pierre Ligueste Laclade, native
of Bion, France, founder of ST. Louis,
Mo. Years ago man named Pershing,
a descendant of an emigrant who left
Alsace when it was French province,
settled in Laclede. His son, the pres
ent Gen. Joseph Pershing, commander
of the American expeditionary forces
In France, was born there. The cele-
bratior referred TO was, of course,
in honor of General Pershing, and it
was one of the most enthusiastic ever
held in what used to be an almost
exclusively French section of the
country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-09-13
Japan,s Income Tax Increases.

Japan having decided upon an in
crease in her navy that involves the
expenditure of S150,00O,000. spread
over six years, general increase of
taxation has been proposed, and it will
probably be carried out.
The income tax Is to be raised in
way to bring an aggregate addition
of 20 per cent, the increase being
graduated so as to be only 10 per
cent upon the smallest incomes and
so per cent upon the largest. The
minimum income tax will be $3.50:
A war profits tax is TO be initiated
on both business profits and on in.
comes, but no personal income of less
than $500 a year will be taxed on
account of its having risen during the
war, and in this way the wages of
working people and moderate salaries
do not have to pay for the wage In
creases of war time. Higher than
$1,000, personal incomes must pay 10
per cent of increase and companies
that have increased profits must pay
20 per cent tax upon the increase.
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IN BAD WAY PHYSICALLY
Physicians Verdict Made Recruit Won
der IL Any Disease Had Got
Away From Him.

The curiosity of Henry James, who
applied for enlistment in the United
States Marine corps at Los Angeles,
remains unsatisfied
James was taken before DR.. G. j.
Hildebrand, the examining physician,
and, after the usual physical eyamina-
ton, was told that he failed 30 meet
the requirements.
"Whats the matter with me?" quer-
led the prospective Hun destroyer.
you've got scoliosis, phthisis and
synoirtis." was the surgeons reply.
The would-be marine blushed to be
told SO frankly what prevented his be-
coming a devil dog, and turned to go
out, when the doctor shot few hot
parting words after him.
mot only that-yOu're troubled with
slight astigmatism, otitts media and
chronic furmunculosis."
"Gosh," was all the lad could say as
he fled In confusion.