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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30
C0MpERS URGES
BRITISH LABOR TO
BATTLE TO END
American SbUUS Efforts of
Enemy Socialists,

LONDON, Thursday Aug 2o-No
similar event during the war has com
manded half the interest here as Is be
ing displayed over the visit of Samuel
LomperS and other American labor
leaders. The newspaper, all print ed
torialS welcoming the Americans and
give marked prominence 10 the dcclara
tion OF Mr. Gompcrs that the labor
men OF the United States are in favor
OF a war 10 the finish without com
promise and will have no part in un
official negotiations with socialists Of
enemy countries.
The annual trades union congress.
which represent a great majority Of
union men, will be held in Derby next
week. Mr.. Gompers and some OF his
rolleagucS are accredited TO il as fra
ternal delegates. Mr.. GomperS also will
make a speech at the intcr-allied labor
conference which meets in Paris in Sep
fember The conference was called by
the secretary oi the French labor con
federation 10 consider international
problems, especial war questions.
Another meeting m which tine Amer
ic2ns will participate, will be the inter
allied labor and socialist conference to
be held in London in September. prin
olpally to consider replies Of enemy So
cialistS to the allied war memorandum.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30

scrutiny Of hrs sisters shrewd, kindly
eyes.
But my little ruse was OF no avail,
for when / had released Mrs Co,groye,
and we had turned "a the others, Robert
Savarin stood holding both Lllian's
hands in his and looking at her with
an expression that | could only liken 10
a thirst assuaged. lie was obliyious
10 everybody and everything, but Lii
lan's pDise had not iorsaken her, al
though ! knew by her shining eyes that
the moment had swayed her nightly.
"Your sister ?" heard her ask soft
H. and at the question drew her hands
from his and came forward 10 Us, her
eager hand outstrctched
This is Mrs. Cosgroye, Mrs Under
wood" ] said quickly and leaving them
together went to welcome Robert Sa-
warm.
He evidently had brought himself
back to earth with a great effort After
greeting me he looked around with
romical helplcSsncss at the taxi driver
and his bundles.
Perhaps you could tell that man
where to put those things" he said ap.
pcalingly sister ha, an idea that
poor, benighted city folks never do get
enough 10 cat. so she decided she would
bring a few specimens Of real country
food along"
Shes perfectly right" I said decid-
tdly, especially about the kind Of food
she used 10 serve up in the Catskills.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30
Reve1a1Gons
S1Wfe
What Happened When Lillian and
Robert SaYATin Met.
pNLeZe Cd1YLOon

Robert Sayarin Met.
A s the doorbell, heralding the at
a rival OF Robert Sayarin pcaled
through the house ! saw Lillian
glance quickly toward Marion TO see
il the sound disturbed her.
The involuntary action told me again
what ! had observed before, that no
other passion in Lillian's life would
ever be so strong as the love she bore
the little daughter who had been sep
arated from her so long knew thar
the expected arrival OF Robert Sayariu
had stirred the depths OF her being, yet
at the signal Of his coming her first
thought was OF the chlld's welfare.
But Marion did not STIR. | had known
she wouldn't for the bell had rung be
fore in the gray early morning hour,
10 M the undertaken summoned
by Katherine He was still upstairs
and | supposed Katherine was also in
the upper regions, so that ! was sur
prised indeed when ! pushed open the
door to the living room to find her
coming swiftly toward me
81 shan't be needed for quite a while
upstairs" she said, so ! will stay with
Marion while you two 60 to greet your
guests"
Splendid" Lillian returned we
had thought only one NJ US could 90
II Marion wakes. which ! don't think
he will tell her that her grandmother
IS better, and please call me at once !
shall bring them right into the living
Don anyway"
She was hallway across the room a.,
she finished speaking, | following
closely in her wake We both knew
that Betty would not open the door
until Lillian gave the word that being
the pr%ecaution Mrs. Underwood had
taken ever since the attempt upon her
library.
Betty was already in the hall and at
Lillian's nod she undid the bolts and
swung open the heavy door. Robert
Savarin and Mrs Cosgrove stood upon
the doorstep, while just behind them the
taxi driver lowered. a ludicrous figure.
weighted down with bundles OF every
description.
| caught Mrs. Cosgrove in my arm,
and kissed her warmly, partly because
] vas genuinely glad to see her whole
some, kindly face again, but mostly in
that Robert Savarin's first meet
ing with Lillian should be beyond the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30
Gasoline Stations
To Be Open Monday

By special order OF the county coun-
Gil OF defense. all gasoline stations and
garages will he permitted to remain
open on Monday until noon, according
10 a report made by Edward G.. Klein.
representative OF the automobile men
IN the council OF defense This special
permit is issued because Of the fact
that Labor day comes directly after
Sunday and all garages and filling
stations will be closed on Sunday. The
permit IS extended o only 10 such
houses in Oklahoma City but through.
out the county
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30

deposited the bundles upon a table, and
were watching Mrs Cosgrove open the
bundles.
II was like a picture from an old
fashioned story-the warm hearted
country woman unpacking the daintily
wrapped products Of her home Pats o.
freshly churned Outter, a pail Of real
maple sugar, newly killed b)roilers, and
browning ala basket lined with
leaves and hcaped with viii strawber-
r.cS
And thi, II to put ON them Ms
Cosgroye finished t%riumphantly. exhlb-
iring the article she carried with most
,olicltudc, a bottle Of thick. yellow
fresh cream, cunningly packed in a pail
Of sawduSt-covercd cracked ice
The warm, generous heart az the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30

II she has some OF that with her you'll
find me on my knees 10 her Bettyl"
| didn't need 10 raise my voice. Betty
was lowering in the background OF the
hall, afraid she would mis-, a detail Of
the company" always dear 10 her
heart
"Yes'm, Ms Mage Us right here,
honey.
Her smile stretched from ear 10 ear,
her dropped cursey a, she came up 10
rs was a most magnificent thing
saw RoDrrt SayarIu', eyes CLEAN
With irreprcs'lbc amusement. saw Lii
Ian bite her lIp TO keep back the smile
which would have morrally offended
Betty Mrs Co'gr1.e. however. gave
her the sort OF curious, speculative
look one would Lcs'ow upon an animal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-30

woman shone from ner eyes. Liiiisa
went swiftly toward her and put her
arms around her, cream bottle and all.
And / knew from the look on both
faces that no matter what life had 10
store for them, Robert Savarin's sister
and the licge lady of his heart would
be clnNe friends-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
DOnora, PA. Notes

Rev. ]. c. Taulton preached to ii
large gathering Sunday morning.
His text was taken from the forticth
chapter OF Isaiah.
Rev. John Barnett, Of Pittsburgh
Pa. was Il visitor in DOnora Sunday.
He called to see Major G. p. Bcal
while in town.
Miss Annabcll Pcasc is on the sick
list. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Miss Sadie Saunders has Returned
to Pittsburgh after spending the week
with her parents
Mrs. c. p. Beal and children spent
Thursday in Monesscn, Pa. visiting
her sister, Mrs. Ethel Logan
Mrs V. w. Lightfoot has been sick
for some time but is recovering slow
ly.
The Modern Pricilla Club met at
tho home of Miss Bessie Hall, Thurs
day. \ dainty luncheon was served
by the hostess. The club adjourned
to meet at the home OF Mrs. Anna
Swanson, March 7
Any one having notes please give
them to the boys when delivering the
papers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
FULTON NOTES.

The funeral OF Halcna Washington
who was killed by her husband, Fer
nando Paul Washington, in Washing
ton, ID. c., February 10, 1913 was
held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist
Church, on the eth inst, the pastor
Rev. William Harris officiating. The
young couple left here last Scptcm-
Der. There was a large gathering at
the funeral and all eyes were bnthcd
in tears. Mr., washington killed his
wife and then killed himself. Both
bodies were brought to this city. Mr..
Washington funeral will appear in
the next issue.
In the regular meeting of the Arm
strong League last Sunday, Prof.
Blackwell gave a very helpful talk
on rducat.on, after which Il COM
mittcc was empowered to send Dr..
Chandler a resolution OF respect for
not considering his call to Newark
n. j. and remaining with the Rich
mond schools. Sunday, March 5, mt
l 80 p. NJ, the program committee
has secured IN able speaker to give
Il short talk on education. All par
cnts are welcome. President, j.
Whiting, Secretary, NJ. Foster.
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.
Mrs. Susie Holmes, ll03 State
street has received n letter from her
son, Charles Godfrey, NJ. G. Co., 18th
y. Y. Infantry, somewhere in France.
He states in his letter that he is
making good and asks the prayers
OF friends at home. He is we'll
pleased with conditions over there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
u
G. Ii. Holland tells a
Story to the People
OF Richmond

c. Fl. Holland lives in the quaint but
delightful town of Pollocksvillc, North
Carolina. He is an ardent booster for his
home town, and has the happy faculty of
being able to state his views in tersc but
interesting ways. Recently he wrote this
letter:
II believe it is great pity that Polk
Mlller's l0c. Liver Pills are not known by
everyone who suffers with an inactive liver.
take no other medicine but Polk Millcr's
i0c. Liver Pills when my system requires it.
Polk Miller's l0c. Liver Pills are certainly
wonderful and recommend them to my
friends on every OCCASION
Polk Miller's 10c. Liver Pills have been
used with success for more than 20 years in
the treatment of dizziness, torpid liver,
indigestion, sallow skin, constipation, head
ache, biliousness, pimples and stomach
troubles You can buy them from your
druggist or at any general store for lOc.
box. A 2hc. coupon is in each box. Polk
Miller Drug Co., Richmond, Va.-Adv.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
toLORitD MEN AND AMERICAN
FEDERATION or LABOR

washington, February Is. There
was h,ld iii this city Tuesday OF this
week most unusual and perhaps far
reach conference. between the lIXccu-
tive Council of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor and four Colorcd men.
TO- discuss the affiliation of Colored
labor with organized labor under the
American Federation of Labor.
inc Colorcd men party to the con-
ference were Emmett j. Scott. Special
Assistant to the Secretary Of War. r..
*. Motion principal of Tuskegeo;
George w. Harris. publisher OF Tnc
New York News, and w. X. Jones.
representing the Urban League. The
bclated invitation OF the A. T.. of IT,.
coming at II time when Colorcd labor
IS in demand AT rcmuncrativc wages
i'll nearly every branch of the trades
and III spite OF the \. T.. of LIS long
time opposition to Colorcd labor, is
viewed by some with suspicion.
Failing TO cstop the migration OF
Colorcd labor from the South TO the
North. and the thinning Of the ranks
of organized white labor by the war.
and the fact that foreign immigration
which has been a source Of supply for
the American Federation of Labor,
that body has found it cxpcdicnt to
mako oVcrtureS to Colorcd labor to
join its ranks. Colorcd labor is not
unmindful Of the fact that capital
has always stood ready and willing
to employ Colorcd labor but has. here
toforc. been prevented from so doing
by organized white labor. Colorcd
labor's fight. hcrct ofore has been with
organized labor, not with capital and
there is just II suspicion existing
among some colorcG men that the
Come into my parlor. said the spider
to the fly" may be applicable to this
belated invitation Of the a. T.. Of l..
1t is probable that this initial con
Ference will be followed by others
and with perhaps Il larger reprcscn
tation from the race Upon the &C.
ccptance or rejection OF the invitation
may hang so much for the race that
"proccdc with haste slowly" appeals
to many. Mr.. Scott who acted as
spokesman for the Colored men, party
to the counsel, was perfectly frank
with the Executive Council Of the
a. F.. of H., and perfectly loyal to his
race-putting the interest OF his
race before everything else
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
DiNVUITIE NEWS.

DANVILLE, VA, February 25.-
Last week Rev. w. ~. Johnson met
with the sad misfortune of losing his
house and its entire contents by fire.
The family has many sympathiZers.
Mr.. Harvey Plenty and Mr.. John
i. Brandon, Of Philadelphia, were in
the city last week, the guest Of Misses
Lottic and Ophelia Coleman. Who
can tell but that Cupid is getting
busy? Love may be blind but Cupid
has many eyes.
Mr.. Excel Peoples and wife, Mrs
leola Peoples, M. D., Of Charlotte, N.
G. are the guest Of Mrs. Rosa Arm
stead, Holbrook street this week.
They worshipped with the trinity
Baptist Church Sunday morning. At
night they were with tho Calvary
Baptist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woody, of Rosellc,
N. j. are visiting relatives and friends
in this city. They also were with
the trinity and Calvary Baptist
Churches in their services Sunday.
The Calvary Baptist Church Is col
ebrating the twenty-second anniyers
airy Of it's pastor, Rev. G. w. Goode,
ID. d: Sunday WAS high day for
the Church. Every service bespoke
the love and appreciation ce the work
dohe by the Pastor and people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
ABINGDON NEWS.

Abingdon, Va, February 25.-Mrs.
Polly l.. Clark was born in Abing dOn
Va, May |, 1871 and departed this
life February ~, 1918, age 76. She
was the daughter of John and Eliza
beth Longlcy. She spent her life in
Abingdon. except the early Part OF
her childhood days which was spent
in Richmond, Va. with Governor
Wyndham Robertson. She was a
faithful member OF Charles Wesley
Nj. E. Church, from which the ser
vices were conducted. February II,
by the Pastor, Rev. w w. Ward, in
the presence Of large gathering.
She leaves to mourn thoir loss,
two sons, r. B. Clark and Floyd Clark
one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Cooke.
seven grandchildren and host Of
friends
On last Thursday night. the Valley
street Baptist Church, OF which the
Kov. w. III. Gray is pastor, burnt the
mortgage on their parsonage, at
which Tune very pertinent program
was rendered. Revs. w. w Ward
ana }. Alex. Valentine S. II. d. de-
llVcrcd two very inspiring addresses,
commencing the prascworthy efforts
or the energetic pastor and loyal
people. Tne Parsonage is a beautiful
structure, located on one Of the most
prominent streets OF our town.
Rev. James A. Valentino, pastor OF
a; Nj. E. Church is making himself
fclt in this section, both as a great
pastor and church builder. He has
Dcen called upon Very recently to de-
liver patriotic addresses at Soltyille.
WythcVille and other distant points.
Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
\ COltItEt "TIOS.

Richmond, Va, February 24.-In II
statement made in your last week S
edition February 80. 1918. concerning
the death Of Mrs. Adalinc Green OF
Lynchburg, Va. who departed this
life February IL. 1918 at 2:l0 A. NJ.
with what has been said, we would
like to mako Il few corrections.
She left to mourn their loss, her
husband. Silas Green, a daughter, MIS-
p. l.. Walker; 4 sister, Mrs. j. A.
Moss OF Richmond, Va, brother
Robert Moss Of Charleston, w. Va,
Il cousin, Mrs. Pattie Rogers, Mt
Claire, N. j., a son-inJlaw, p. l.. Walk
er and brother-in-law J. A. Moss
Of Richmond, Pa, her daughters
mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Walker Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, and a host Of friends
among them Miss Susie B. Crump
and Mrs. Nellie Taylor Of Richmond
Va, and Mrs. Carrie C. Moses Of
Danville, Va.
p. l.. WALKER. Son-in-law,
Mrs. j. a. Moss, Sister.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
FAIsAiVTLLE NEWS.

FARMVILLE, VA, February %.
-Rovival services will commence on
March 10th, at the First Baptist
Church and we wish everybody to
attend and holp make this real sue.
ccssful week.
Commencing Sunday. March 3rd,
the order of services at tho First
Baptist Church will be as follows:
Church Services, 1915 to 10. 30
A. NJ; Sunday School. l2:45 to 900
p. NJ: B. Y. p. u, GOO to 700 =.
NJ: Church Services, 1880 to 900
y. NJ.
Miss Viola p. Cousins. principal and
her co-workcr, Miss Laura Hudson,
were very successful in an entertain
mcnt given at Fcldcn Graded School,
for the benefit Of tho school. The
program consisted Of rccitations. mu-
sic and folk dances. after which the
guest had jolly time matching
hearts. they parted feeling that
they never had had a better time.
'rhc Foldcn Graded School is nine
miles south of Farmvillo and Miss
Cousins and Miss Hudson are doing
splendid work in that part Of Prince
EdWard.
All who attended the patriotic en-
W. lhttH tllc nj wore
very much delighted with tho OK
ccllcnt program rendered by NUM-
hrr of ladies and gentlemen under
the management Of Mrs. Martha Hair
sion. I'hc proceeds were for the
benefit of the Red Cross Chapter and
the Church.
Prof. II. L. Paige. of Chicago. is
here visiting his parents and friends
We are all glad to sec Mr.. Willie
Nj. Rcdd, who has been sick in his
home on Chambers street, for q num-
Der OF days. out again.
MIR. and Mrs. Jackson Glaze, of
Race street. are tho happy parents
of II fine baby boy.
Mr.. Silns Anderson loft Friday for
Salem. lie received the sad and I'M
expected news Of the death Of his
stcp-fnthcr, Rev. Jones. who was the
pastor of the 4. Nj. e. Church in
that city.
Mr.. Arthur Colson. Of Roanoke,
who IS now in the United States SER
vice ut Camp Lee spent Sunday here.
Several Of our boys were home Sun
day.
Miss Alberta Boiling and Mrs
Charlotte Anderson arc on the sick
list.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
NOTES ABOUT EhSlt.rt AND !Gri,i,,A

NOTES ABOUT EhslEn AND r,ra,i,,A
Ne nave 10 Arne,ry.... .orl;crs cat there
g y ~ 81
-..riri' has on.y o"v ."-o.o",.ry - cvc.y
i""Upu sous.
~ y - -
Our H.as,cr SONGS az >, >'!. lNvn OF
'nrtn 10y ~. r1nulcy, :. ....," o, ouI un..
people.
surely TINS great .t:l~. shou!d be
Anown 10 ali our pcol"c i" cnu:cncs ana
schools.
q q (. -
Africa contains uuc.iour;h oi Al! the
land surface OF the wIo.c car,.. and one.
seventh of all the people in the worIu ave
q g q q
Colorcd Bap;.stS during the last ~
and trained more than 100 native workers
and eVangclists.
q . q q
Africa'S natural wealth equals that Of
any other two continents. Africa rio
duccs onc-third OF the worlds goli an.
W per cent 81 all the 4 ., w
of sketches from Jean Mackcnzic's book
"Afriran Adventures" which beautifully
portrhys the work OF Christianity among
African tribes.
With all S & g na; & 9 2ca,tn. there
is a greater wcal tn OF lho.GUo. 900 or more
souls Tor whom Jesus died. aHG they need
the gospel. Win we 20. let go or help so?
AT il, all at ii all the iir.c.
y 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 he'll, our
workers in Africa War conditions make
II Imperative that we hc loyal To tho Lord
as never before
q y q .
For years the Foreign Mission Board
has sent from 100 goo to 250. 900 programs
to our Sunday schools This year be.
rausc OF the tremendous cost Of material
ana labor. we must confinc our sending
to those who will remember our Foreign
Mission work on Easter Sunday
q q - q
After 81 ycar" cr wv very best self
given to intcrc"ttn" our Baptist Zion in
the redemption % Africa. on this Fcbru-
airy IL my twcntv-fr@t anniversary. | am
Saddcncd over tho ii't'c done ana the
vast undonc Enlis'mcnt Of 500 churches
who will give weekly and rcport monthly
VIII greatly aid our wor crs nna cheer
your old field hand
Yours in His Service
i G JORDAN
Even Bldg 701 S. 10th st Phila Pa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
DEATH OF MRS. POLLY STOKES

Peakc Va, February 25.-On Feb.
ruary 4th 1918 Tho Death Angel
summoned the spirit of Mrs. Forty
Stokes. She was q most loving and
faithful wife Of tho lato Rpv. Fred
Stokes. She was patient sufferer
for 6 weeks.
mo sad news cast, gloom over
the entire neighborhood. None knew
her but to love her." Mrs. Stokes
was member of the Georgetown
Court Of Calantho 1862 and is surviv
ed by two sons and two daughters
and host OF relatives and friends.
Mrs. e. DORA TUNSTALL
Mrs. ELIZA ALLEN
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-02
Hartford. Conn Notes,

Mr.. James Montague. 1873 C&pcns
street has been confined to his bod
for some time, but is somewhat i'm
proved at present.
Mr.. julius Dixon is home again,
after undergoing a Very serious oper-
alton at st. Francis Hospital.
Masters Floyd and Charley Bricc,
OF Clifton Forge, Va. are living with
their brother, Mr. George Bricc, IS
Martin street, since the death OF the
father.
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DO YOU KNOW HIM?

VIII some ono kindly furnish me
the Whereabouts of Leonard McGill
and inform The Planet Office. am
his brother and haven't seen him for
twenty years. w. G. McGILL, 2614
Gordon St., Philadelphia, Pa, or w.
c. McGill. Shipwright, Philadelphia
Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Agent For Planet.

All persons leaving Richmond and
nearby cities for Atlantic City, on
vacation or for work, this Spring and
Summer, may obtain the very latest
news Of their homes in The Planet,
at Arthur A. Williams, Agent, 901
IL Baltic avenue.
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