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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
HEARD HER SCREAMS.

a neighbor heard her screams and
Mr.. Andrew Hunter ruhsed in and
found her at the head Of the steps i'll
Il blaze. Every particle of her outer
garments had been burned from her
body. She asked him to do what he
could for her and he hurricdly pat
out the flames. She had evidently
been in the bathroom and had made
an effort there to throw water on
herself to eXtingu:sh the flames.
She was removed to Virginia Hos
pital, where her condition was re-
ported to be critical.
Mrs. Vandervall Is a sister OF the
wcll-known Mr.. r. S. Nelson. Mr..
B. p. Vanderyall is clerk of the First
Baptist Church and comes from one
Of the best known colored families
in the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
DAYLIGHT SHOOTING.

shooting affray took place last
Wednesday afternoon ut about 1880
o'clock between Chris Jones and Earl
Alexander. AS q result Alexander
was said to have been shot in the arm.
Both stood up and shot at each 9TH
eli in true western style. Jones gave
himself up and for some time was
tho observed Of all observers in front
of the police patrol box Oh Second
street between Leigh and Jackson
streets. The shooting took place in
front OF the boot-black parlor In the
rear Of Kings confectionery. In a
few minutes, two undertakers, three
preachers and two managers Of rival
cemeteries were there, all evidently
disguised over the fact that neither
Of the combatants wore good enough
shots for any Of the interested parties
to render service.
Whether either OF tho fighters were
insured in either the Southern Aid So
ciety or the North Carolina Mutual
Is not known, but representatives
from both organizations were resent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
SHEPHERDS ACT PROMPTLY.

Tho Order paid $10S1.66 in death
claims during the months OF December
and january this year.
This winter has rarely had its equal
in the long unbroken duration OF
severe weather. Those Of us who
}have been permitted to come through
4 Jslis severe winter unharmed and
Iare now enjoying the refreshing and
D inviGAsating breath OF tho spring,
i ought to feel thankful to our Heaven
ly Father for having dealt with us
thus.
Wo are conscious of the fact that
the hand Of God has supported the
Improved Order Shepherds ahl
Daughters of Bethlehem during this
extreme cold weather. 1t is truo that
our death rate during tho past winter
has been exceedingly large; ncverthe
loss, all OF the claims have been paid
promptly. During the past two
months the following members have
been lost to the organizations: Mrs.
Colin Brown Of Evening Dew Fold,
No. 9S; Virginia Va, Mr.. Morris
Christian, of Light Of tho Grove Fold
No. 70, Manteo, Va, Mrs. Hattie
Mason Of Golden Eagle Fold, No. &c
Naruna, Va, Mrs. Catherine Brown
OF St. Thomas Fold, No. 81. Chariot
i esville, Va, MT. Benjamin Glispie OF
Light Of the Valley Fold No. 40, Tow
Or Hill, Va; Mrs. Juda Anderson or
! Amelia AL Fold No As; Chula VI.
Mr.. C. w. Robertson Of Morning Dew
Fold No. 6, Warren, Va, Mrs. Jane
l Pryor OF Marietta Fold No. Al, SCOTS
Vile. Va. Mr.. II. G. Woodson OF Do
right Fold No. IS; Prospect Va, Mr..
SfJohnnie Johnson of Evening Dew
Z Fold No. 9S, Winginia, Va, Mrs.
Marinda Seay OF Cary Fold, mo. 102
Dillwyn. Va, Mrs. Emma Easley or
Beloved NJ, Obed - 20. 10, Con-
cord Deport, Va.
The amount paid to the beneficiar
les of the above named persons was
a$10S1. 666. If you want to deceive your
aself, just got 1t deeply embedded in
your mind that the Improved Order
of SHEPHERDS and Daughters OF Bethle
hem will not pay its claims and then
R8try them, I will guarantee that You
will admit if possible That you have
been badly deceived.
Every member Of the brotherhood
f3will bear in mints that we arc now
Hin the midst Of campaign for three
8thousand members anG that we arc
asking every member to add at least
one new member to the organization
by the thirty first Of August 1918.
We are DESTROYS OF starting our
SAvork in every town, city. and county
Il wherever there Is an opportunity to
I DO so.
For information and particulars.
ADDRESS Amos G.. Clark Secretary,
Treas. Mechanics Bank Building,
Rooms 409-11., 214 e. Clay St., Rich
23enond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
BENJAMIN l.. EANDEItVAEI'S
WIFE is FEIGHTFULLH
BURNED.

A shocking accident occurred
Thursday afternoon at about ono
o'clock, at the residence Of Mr.. Ben
jnmin p. Vnndervall, I'll N. Seven
teehth ST., when his wife, Lula, gen.
orally known to her many friends as
Lou" caught fire and was fright
fully burned. She said that she fell
behind the stove. She had been q
partial invalid for some time, having
recently been discharged from hos
pital.
In the bed-chamber on the second
floor of the house, her husband had
left her but n few moments before.
The egg-shaped stove did not contain
II hot fire and the front lids were
closed, SO it is a mystery as to how
she could have caught fire even had
she fallen on the stove
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
In Nfenlorianl.

In 1ond remembrance of our dear
m nr,aa .I MRS; Harriet Watson who dc
paited this life December IS, 1917 in
Winston Salem, N. C.
SHn we Ger forget thee Mother,
no, we miss thy loving voice
ror we Know there's not another
Like You In all earth's choice.
80 we DOW our heads submissive,
hho"1ng joys come to those who wait
and our hopes are in tho future
10 meet thee at The Heavenly Gate.
Her devoted Children.
MIS-. ELIZABETH COLEMAN.
Scottsburg. Va,
Rev. II. S. ROBERTS.
Winston Salem. N. G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
PRESIDENT JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
EI4ECTFD TO NiIGNiBERSHIP.

President John Mitchell, Jr., has
been notified Of his election to Indi-
vidual Membership of the Chamber
OF Commerce OF tho United States Of
America by the Board Of Directors OF
the great and powerful organization.
1t is composed Of tho commercial in
forests OF tho United States Of Ameri-
ca. Hon. r. Goodwin Rhett of Charlie
ston, South Carolina is President and
Hon. Eliot II. Goodwin, with Offices
in the Riggs Building, Washington,
D. c., is General Secretary.
Among its membership is embraced
tho greatest financial and industrial
organizations in the country and
some of the wealthicst people upon
the American continent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Dc"th OF Mrs. Adaline Green.

Mrs. Alkaline Green of Lynchburg
inc peioved wife Of Mr.. Silas Green,
una mother OF Mrs. Martial Walker,
oied FEBRUARY II, 1918 at $40 A. M.
aster Dr1ef illness OF days, a victim
OF pneumonia.
Funeral services over the remains
we're held at Court Street Baptist
Church. Dr. johnson pastor, conduct
ed the services. The funeral was very
sympathetic and persuasive. DR.. John
son admonlshing the bereaved family
10 cast their burden and sorrow on
the Lords. Very touching remarks were
made by Rev. p. J. Morris and Rev.
l.. o. Lewis. The choir rendered ey
cellent music. Her favorite hymn
'What are they doing in Heaven to
uay. was sWeetly sung by Mr.. Ru--
dolph Johnson.
Besides her husband and dauphter
she leaves one brother Mr.. Robert John
son or West Va, Mrs. JENNA Moss
Of Richmond Va, a devoted nice, Mrs
Lille Noble OF Lynchburg.
When the messenger brought the mes
sage,
That our loved ono had gone.
None but those who have lost loved
ones
Can our grief and sorrow know.
me loss was bitter, the pain severe.
10 part with one we loved so dear,
Ihe trial was hard, we'll not com
plain
But trust In God to meet again.
Her husband and daughter.
SILAS GREEN.
MARTIAL WALKER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Y. w. @. A. NOTES.

Rev. N. J. Donnalsaldcn will pseak
ut Vesper services, Sunday February
"a, p. M.
The Girls Industrial Club will meet
Thursday for Red Cross knitting.
The class in first aid to the injured
will meet Friday at P. M.
The membership committee will
meet Wednesday February 27th, at 6
=. M.
The Bible Study class meets every
Thursday at four o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Major Clark's Wife Gone.

Mrs. Susan A. Clark, wife OF Mai. r
M. Clark died at her residence, 72S
N. First street, Tuesday afternoon at
6:16 o'clock after a brief Illness. Her
funeral took place yesterday after-
noon (Friday) from tho Ebenezer
Baptist Church. She was also mother
Of Mr.. John o. Lewis, OF Seattle,
Washington. He was unable to.
como on account Of the long distance
and the congested condition OF the
railroads.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
THAT PECULIAR RIVER.

Sunday morning, 18th inst. I
awoke at six O'Clock. + did not get
up until later. When breakfast was
ready, l alto with Il relish the repost
spread by the Madame. Miss Minnie
saunders boards with Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown. She is attending Roanoke
institute. An automobile was soon
Mt tho door and we won't out to see
the city. Then came tho committee.
TWO automobiles were in service. I
was shown the scene of the Non Crop.
soy murder on tho shores of the
Fasquotank River, where the legend
says, The bull-frog jumped from
Dank to bank" AS wide as that river
seemed to be we doubted the truth
CONTINUED on Third Pagc.)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Galcda Glass InstnllS officers.

a splendid program was rendered
by the Galeda Glass of the Fifth St.
Baptist Sunday School, last Sunday
evening, the occasion being the an
nual installation Of the class officers.
~ splendid installation address Was
made by Mr.. N. G. Booker. Three
prizes were presented to the success
full contestants in drawing plan Of
the temple. The local Galodas are
part Of the organization of Nation
a! Galedas and is taught by Rev. b.
ID. Ellis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

washington, February, 49, The de-
feat Of Perry w. Howard for member
ship Of the Republican National Com
mittee, at st. Louis last week is re-
garded here as calamity to tho
race. Great interest had been mani
tested in his fight for representation
for the race on the party's ruling
body. The belief exists here that his
defeat and the races defeat, was
brought about by the Vaccinations
OF Frank Hitchcock, former chairman
Of tho Republican National Commit
tee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

W. II. Hatcher, Esq, 1917 De
catur ST., South Richmond, has been
very sick. but something better at this
writing. He Is under the skillful treat
ment Of DR.. J. II. Blackwell, Jr., Mr..
Hatcher has the sympathy Of his manv
friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Birthday Surprise Party.

Quito an agreeable surprise was
led on Miss Florine Cogbill, OF 200
w. 21st street. South Richmond last
Wednesday night The party arrived
about nine o'clock and spent three
hours full OF jollity and fun. Every
body enjoyed themselves. Delicacies
OF the season were brought by tho
party led by Misses Alto Johnson and
Airline Brown. The occasion was the
birthday OF Miss Cogbill
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
COMMUNITY HOUSE FOR THE
COLORED PEOPLE

All persons interested in Com
lunity House, \or Colored People are
rged to be present at meeting
yhich is to be Aeld at the 9Th Mt.
ion Baptist Church, next Tuesday,
february 26, 1918 at $3.50 o'clock p.
L..
DR.. Geo. Rico Hovey, Chairman,
Ora Brown Stokes, Acting Secre
tary Committee, Rev. r. V. Pey-
ton, pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Wedding Reception.

The reception Of Mrs. Annetta "
Waddey and Mr.. Charles A. Waddey
will take. place on Wednesday night,
March 9Th, 1918. At the home OF
Rev. r. V. Peyton, 500 st. James st.
Reception from to II o'clock p. M.
Friends are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

Miss Bette May Price, Of Ridge
Jay. Va. is visiting her sister, Mrs.
3arrie Alexander, ia w. Duval st.
company with Miss Addella Price,
pc visited our office. We wish her
pleasant stay In our city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

Queen Esther the Beautiful" is
tho subject Of the special sermon for
women only by Rev. r. J. King at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday
March 8, $3.50 p. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

relating the experiences of life
time, that had been that OF a stormy
petrol. 1t was after one clock and
tho delegation retired while | went
to the bed-chamber above, where l
got into that inviting bed and-''laid
down to pleasant Dreams"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
EDITOR M|TCAELL'S TRAVELS
TRIMS CROWDED. u~ THE EXODU.
SPEAKS IN THE INTEREST OF THE
SAVING Stamp GAMPHTGN
White citizens FENDER @0n6ratukati0ns==1xn ter~
estin& Recital of Conditions.

l left Richmond Saturday, February
tered the Main Street Station pre-
paratory TO taking the train. l saw Il
solid mass of humanity, white and
colored, soldiers and civilians hurry
ing through the gateway. l did not
onter the coach but walked down the
platform. Tho white people were even
moro crowded in the coaches than the
colored. saw the colored porter OF
the parlor car. He waved to me and
nodded his head, intimating that
everything was sold.
WANTED SEATS THERE TOO.
White passengers We're unable to be
accommodated and took seats in ali
additional passenger coach which had
been hurriedly added to the train. 1t
was near the leaving time. I got on
tho train and found seat near the
end Of the coach. I sat down. Sooh
there came in three white troopers.
Ono seemed to have been non--com-
mis- stoned officer. They could not:
get seats in tho white coach. "NIal1e
room for those men, he said to mo.
HAD TO MOVE AGAIN.
"They cannot ride here" was my
reply. However they sat down while
tho officer stood. They had not been
there but q few minutes when the
white brakeman passed through the
coach. "You cannot ride In this coach"
lie said. The officer protested that he
and his men had a right to ride any
where. "It's against tho State law"
was tho reply. The men moved out
and few moments later, three color
cd mon sat down and after queries
said that they were from Louisiana.
Cue was from New Orleans and the
others from Alexandria, Louisiana.
UNDER THE AGE LIMIT.
These youngsters. one Of whom was
10 years Of ogo and another 20 years
Of age had formally enlisted in the
stevedore regiment on February End.
They were in charge Of white Off
Ger, who was in the white coach and
they were en- route to Newport News
Va, They carried crocus bags which
contained the canned food for the
party. They had plenty to cat and
openea up q can Of corned beef and
hard tack biscuits. They offered mo
some Of the bread or crackers. "This
is tho hardest bread I ever ate" one
Of thom remarked. at hasn't any salt
in 1t at ALL"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
CROWDED COACHES.

The people were waiting, too.
Coaches for the white people had
been opened, but mass of colored
folks Of all ages and conditions were
gathered on tho platforms. Many
surged UP to tho car doors. A col
ored porter came up and tried to get
to the door and unlock 1t. One man
moved and the others stood still. He
walked on and finally came through
tho coach ut the other end. There
was a struggle. I entered the Car
and sat beside colored man who
had preceded me. A colored woman
behind me was an inveterate talker.
She had made the acquaintance Of
the colored man in the seat with her
and then she discussed conditions at
Morristown, N. j., where she had
boon employed "The white folks
up there" she said, "like us colored
folks better than their own color"
In reply to query by her companion,
she said that she was now living four
miles out from Norfolk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
Harness Maker Wanted.

Experienced Colored Harness-Maker
wanted at once Call Madison 2647
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
ARMY HARD-TACKS.

My curiosity was aroused and l
took a piece Of one Of the crackers.
True it had no salt in it at all and
may have been n mixture OF flour and
water scientifically treated. saw a
younstcr from Richmond who knew
me. He was from Richmond and wore
a sailor suit with tho name Missouri
on It,. Flo had been ofe on leave and
was returning. He told mo that Abram
L. Morton's son was on tho Same ship.
Colored men are only in tho mess do
partmont and wait Oh tho white Off
GERS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
A COLORED WOMAN TALKATIvE

She was the mother Of eight chill
dren. She made the acquaintance Of
the man sitting in the seat with mo
and after frequent reminders had
him to remember her as one who had
lived in his nelghborhood. She en-
quired about many Of tho people.
was getting sleepy and I nodded.
When l awoke again, I wondered IL
l had passed Elizabeth City, N. G..
Tho train lost much time Finally
l saw electric lights and I knew we
were approaching Elizabeth City. I
alighted and met a delegation Of
prominent colorod citizens who had
been detailed to meet me.
Alto RNEY BROWN AND THE
DELEGATION.
Attorney Gloon w. Brown greeted
mo and in turn introduced mo to tho
members Of the delegation. It was
raining. I was soon In an automo-
bile and then at the residence OF At
torney Brown, where his accom-
plished Madame made me welcome.
In tho parlor, the delegation sat down
and talked until late in the night
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
EASY TIME BETWEEN MEALS;

Except at meal times, they have
very little to do. The vessel cruised
about the coast, doing patrol duty.
He had not been sea-sick much but
Mr.. Morton's son was sea-sick when
ever it was rough. "You seo," said he
1t Is best to eat. Then it does not 20 so
hard with you. IF you do not eat when
You vomit, you will finally bring up
blood. met other troopers from
Camp Lee. on tho way to Newport
News The conductor had beon through
the coach. yelling civilian Harri-
SON." I knew Attorney Harrison was
to be on tho train, but I had not seen
him. When tho conductor came
through again, 7 asked him about it.
ATTORNEY WILLIAM HARRISON
~ called out VILLAIN Harrison"
he said and a man stood up and I
presumed he WAS tho right party. I
gave him the telegram" went
through tho Same car and cav the
brilliant attorney seated. lie greeted
mo warmly and I sat down beside
him. at was telegram from Mr.. Dav
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23
MIR. THoROGooD's RESIDENCE.

1 was soon at the residence of Mr.
Thorogood, where his sister prepared
a luncheon which enjoyed. DR.. Bow
en- took me over to Mr.. James Morris
confectionery to telephone to Attorney
Cleon w. Brown at Elizabeth City N.
c.. After waiting about ten minutes
central informed me that the wires
wore crowded and there was no pres
pect Of getting message through as
quickly as that. loft and soon after
wards was ut tho N. and w. Terminal
where found the Norfolk and South
ern train waiting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-02-23

enport," he said, telling mo that p.
b. Young you'll meet mn at Norfolk.
l am to hold conference there on
this War Saving Stamp sale tonight
We talked over existing conditions.
Arriving at Newport News, Va, we
boarded the G. and o. Steamer for
Norfolk.
a CROWDED STEAMER.
The crowd had seemingly increased
and for the first timo in more han
twenty-five years. l saw this vessel
crowded with Il conglomerated mass
of humanity. We went out on deck. 1t
was cold. Attorney Harrison enquired
about tho way TO return home ana
upon my informing him that there
was an all rail route said that he
would go back that way. II am not
much on wator," he. said, except in n
bath tub. This Is a delightfG snn,,-
mer route, / remarked, butFthis did
not make any change In his attitude
He seemed to have a horror of water
and Of Hampton Roads. pointed out
to him tho ships in the harbor with
guns mounted rs n means of defense
against German submarines. Arriving
at Norfolk, 1t was some time before
we were able to pass out to the gang
way and to the outside where we were
met by DR.. G. Jarvis Bowen. who
came as the representative of Mr.. vii
liam II. Thorogood to meet me
and Editor p. b. Young who came to
meet Attorney Harrison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-07-19
Ranch and R3lg G:
BOY. PACE THE FOOL KILLER

tE.E4Dge:-
!, is said that Congressman Kitch-
ms Of North Carolina, chairman Of the
r. .-aIue committee, OF the national
congress, Is chiefly responsible for the
r-s~ zone ruling which is causing the
r~a spapcr publishers no end Of real
grz-f IN the mailing of their papers.
!. Is said that Congressman kitchins,
when members of the committee OBJ
..c--d, shouted The newspaper men
forced the war, now they have got to
pay for it."
Such position is not only silly,
bl: is absolutely indefensible and
shows extremely poor appreciation of
thc government authorities for the
admirable constructive service the
nawspapers of the country have rem
drred since the war began.
without the voluntary censorship
nulch the newspapers have so care
fully maintained, untold inconvenience
IN The various war moves could not
have been avoided, and without the
generous publicity given the various
drives for the different war funds,
rJt one of them could have been put
over. ThA newspapers are a valuable
aid to the government and instead of
tlmpeTing their opportunities every
thing should be done TO facilitate them
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-07-19
~ - -

Five initiated and referred laws
.4so been placed before James r. No
aad, Secretary of State, for submits
IN TO the people at the November
.-ctlon. This constitutes the full
r-mbcr to go before the people, the
u" for filing the petitions having
apIred. Three OF the five proposed
avs will 90 on the ballot by petition
. go are the "bone-dry" bill, sub
.i,rd by the Colorado Anti Saloon
.aEu"; 4 bill for state aid for the
q. ..- blind; and bill providing for
service in many of the state de-
g4.tmcnts. Two constitutional amend
. .ntz are submitted to the people by
Twcnty-frst General Assembly.
.r' Of these would limit the tiAe for
.- presentation of bills to the legis-
.-Lre 10 fifteen days, instead of thir-
,- days As the present law provides.
. lr other would authorize the secre-
ny Of state to print all initiative and
D. erred bills in one paper in each
county for four consecutive weeks,
previous to the November election.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-07-19
Q. s. Fopd Admlnlsttatlon.

Z. :. FOsJL AlmluIs slfAuOh.
or Squire 'Tater low he goin' to
be mighty nigh king er de roos
'mong garden sass folks. We alls
kin eat him as n 'tater boiled. baked.
fried. stewed. cooked Mid cheese en-
dey gettin' SO dey make i'm inter
-four: SOS we kin substitute" him
TO wheat -four. He's lie "Euhstitu-
tenest' OF all de vittles. he sez.
De udder garden sass folks lax
inguns. tomatues, cabbage en- turnips
en- squash don't need to git peeved,
cause dey's goin' to be room in de
pot To- de whole tribe. Ev'y las
one on 'em can hep save wheat en-
meat fer de boys dat's doin' de fight
in over yander.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-07-19
WANT PICTURES AND INFOR-
NATION ABOUT EUROPE

The War Department desires pho
tographs, drawings, and descriptions
of bridges, buildings, towns, and To-
calities now occupied by the German
forces in France, Belgium, and Lux
embourg, and likewise in that part of
Germany lying west of the line run
ming north and south thru Hamburg.
At the request of the War Depart
ment, the Council of National Defense
asks you to secure ali possible ma
terial of this character A large guam
tity of material is desired and may be
sent without sorting or without any
attempts to avoid duplication. 1t will
not be practicable to return the ma
terial to the contributors.