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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16

The enemy was driven back after
fierce lighting, leaving the ground
slreWn with dead The Americans
took a number Of prisoners and their
casualties Were light
Later in the day the Americans Oh
served groups ot the enemy adyanc
ing into the first line Of the Ameri
can positions, which had been left
unoccuped while The Americans
Withdrew 10 the support trenches
French Praise Work.
The Americans Went over the top
in a brilliant charge, engaged the en-.
envy in grenade fighting and hand-to-
hand encounters and drove them back
in brilliant assault
The Germans left twenty-four pIls.
oners behind and suffered heavy cas-
ualties. while the Americans losses
were light.
French troops nearby observed the
work of their transatlantic allies ad
miringly and commented on the
thoroughness and GOODNESS of their
work.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16

II you have los, anything you can
find 1t by Advertising in tie Free Trad
err Journal
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16

Aolin Fire losses during the past
wear here amounted 70 S5SISl. az
corting 10 report iust issued. Il
Is The largest ON record. There were
l9i calls
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16

liquid or in tablets, and called Doctor
Picrce's favorite Prescription. A
woman's herbal tonic OF 80 years good
standing and made without alcohol
In tablet form, sixty cents, ut all good
drug stores.
Send Dr. pierce's lnvalids Hotel.
Buffalo, NY, 10 cents for trial package.
EAST sr. IogIs, lii" was sick
with chills and nervousness and the
medicines used did not help me. Then
{ the doctor doing me no good J, tried
DIR. plrrce's tavorite Prescription. The
first few doses made me feel better. |
also Used the Pleasant Pellets with
tits remedy. Both together gave me
new life and strength, and | came ont
OF the illness IN good shape The IN.
votite Prescription became a standby
Tor me-. have since used it when IN
delicate way and 1t has been u: great
benefit II Il true Woman's Medi.
cine" - Mrs. JouS MoREl.ASr, 1911
North 10th Street.
For free medical advice write Df. Pierce
and staff lnyalids' Hotel aud SUI gical
ins,ip,te, Buffalo, n. y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16
When WOmenTake
Mems Occupations

The weaker sex are showing ability
o cake a man s part these days. Many
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16
.PERSHING MEN ROUT
400 ENEMY RAIDERS:
OUTNUMBERED2TO1 |.
BATTLE NEAR ST. MlHlEL ENDS
lN VICTORY FOR AMERICANS
ca DEAD TENTONS FOUND on
FIELD.

With The American Army in France
AIrl le-Folr hundred picked troops
who aeze recently broueht 20 the
wo~- front from Germaur's forces in
Russa made tne attack OH rhn Amgr
lean position ou lhc r.-hr laak Is. tuc
Meu@e yesterday.
The Americans were ournmuarcf
more than Two 20 one. bu, completely
repulscd the enemy driving him back
10 his own trenches.
The known German casualties in
clude sixty-four dead many wounded
and eleven prisoners besides 4 nam.
Der of wonder who were dragged
back 10 the German lines by their
comrads.
The Germans attempted 10 deceive
the Americans by appearing opposite
the Yankee trenches and speaking
French and English ana also by veil
ing Gas The deception was soon
discovered and was costly to the en-.
envy. The American casualties were
comparatively slight
French Praise Americans.
Paris. April H. The French war
office in its communication today re-.
fer particularly 20 the brilliant work
Of the American army IN the battle
Friday at Hrule woods, ia The Apel-
mont forest, Lorraine.
Reports show that 4 detachment
OF stu Germans selected from am en-
tire division for duty as shock troops
made the assault aud attempted to
occupy the Americans front line
trenches after short and severe
bombardment which started at 4:30
O'Clock in the morning.
Dc,achments Of French who man
ned the advanced posts kept the On.
envy engaged until their ammunition
ran out They retired TO gel new sup.
plies and then organized a counter
attack, in which the Americans join.
ed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16
DR.. E. R. Perkins
9th Season
An Experienced Specialist


The Greatest Invention OF the
Age for suffering humanity. No
danger from colds, no soreness OF
gums, no physical debility there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
EQUAL RIGHTS CONGRESS- SENDS
DELEGATES TO VERSAILLES.
CIV. Dorondo Edington, Report

CIV. Dorondo Ellington, Reporter.)
. Washington, ID. c., December 10.
The National Colored Congress for
World Democracy conducted by the
National Equal Rights League closed
its four days session at high noon
last Thursday, with the election Of
eleven Peace Petitioners, to be sent
by the colorcd people of the country
to Versailles, TO present tho petition
of the race for the abolition of all
undcmocratic restrictions.
. They also adopted public address
to their country and to the world, in
which it Is stoutly maintained that
by virtue Of the military and moral
settling Of the war upon Il world
basis, every denial or violation OF
Justice, humanity and democracy,
both for nations aud for individuals
has become matter for corrections
and abrocation on Il world basis by
world courts.
Hence. Colorcd Americans who
furnished 100000 brave soldiers Tor
this war. backed by ovcr ti,01G,G0N
loyal citizcn soldiers. without Il trail
tor appeals to the Allied World for
Justice and democracy in the Peace
Settlement at Versailles. This pub
lie adlrCSS also urges in order that
the tremendous material and the
;;"Tal!irg human losses Of this world
w&r may rot be without result for
coed. wo appeal 20 the Peace Con-
cllvc to grant clf-dctcrmination and
rights, without discrimination to all
OF the darker races.
The specific demand is for the
abolition of autocracy Of race against
persona Of color everywhere and the
di&c0nt inuance Of prescription based
on color, civic, political and Judicial
in every nation rs an article OF tho
Peace Agreement in order that the
world may I've ro-mado on tho basis
Of the enjoyment by every human
being OF world democracy.
Each State is to contribute the
minimum Of $500, to be sent to
Thomas Walker, 500 Fifth Street,
n. W., Washington, d. c. by Dcccm-
Der IS 1918.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
MAYOR AINSLIE's "CABINIGT."

In the naming of his Cabinet"
Mayor George Ainslie has in sonic
respects disappointed his friends and
surprised his enemies, while taking a
long stride in the direction Of a po-
litical triumph when he comes up
again for reelection.
In view of tho material from which
he had to choose, his nominations are
practically above criticism at the
hands of the impartial observer. If
Colonel William M. Myers, the choice
for the Department OF Public Safety
cannot bring order out OF chaos in
the Police Department, we hardly
think any one else in this city, who
would accept the job could do it.
AS for Hon. Charles e. Boiling,
his name carries with it a guarantee
OF efficient service. Hon. Il. w.
Trafford Is in the Same class. Mayor
Ainslie was seeking for efficient
public servants and he has found
them. Personally and politically
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

speaking, wo do not believe that the
gentlemen chosen were his first So
lections, but no evidently put his
personal feelings in tho background
and anticipated the criticisms of his
critics.
To our mind, His Honor has done
we'll. If Richmond cannot now sue
coed under the now plan OF City
Government, the fault is In tho plan
and not in the capable mon, who
have been selected to put it into
execution. ..,
What has been said about the
Mayor is applicable too, to tho City
Council. Hon. ii. II. Pollard, Sr. has
displayed rare legal ability and has
ranked with the leading jurists of
the United States. The Department
Of Law has dean Of which we can
all feel proud. For efficiency, Mr..
Ii. G. Golfer is noted and tho conclu-
sion of tho appointments was as
meritorious rs tho beginning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Rev. DR.. w. T.. Graham comes
forth with the announcement that
Holy Trinity Baptist Church not only
gave him nearly two thousand dol
lars in money as a result OF a recent
testimonial, but also decided to pay
him four thousand dollars per year
salary. 1t seems to us that DR.. Grah-
am was called to prcach-and to get
money. His work has been phenome-
nal and so is the salary. IIo is ono
Of the greatest pulpit divincs in this
country
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
WILL REACH GOAL OF $500

Richmond's charitably inclined are
responding literally to the appeal
sent out by the Woman's Auxiliary
to tho Negro Memorial Hospital,
which institution is rapidly nearing
completion. Mrs. Norman V. Ran
dolph, who is acting as chairman of
the committees, is assisted by tho
Roy. Father Hannigan, and these
two leaders and moulders OF public
opinion are being assisted by score
or moro of tho representative col
orcd women of Richmond.
The goal set by the campaign man
ayers Is $4,000. This amount Is
needed to fully equip the hospital
and provide an endowment for tho
care Of those unable to pay their own
medical and surgical treatment.
Little Maurice Dean, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Claud NJ. Dean, OF 500 w.
Grace Street made the first contri-
button OF S1.00 to the fund and is
now proudly wearing Il souvenir but
ton showing that he has contributed
Work in tho colored Churches OF
Richmond last Sunday aroused much
enthusiasm among tho colored peo-
pie who have promised to give libor
ally. All Christmas Day an enter
t>ilnulcilI VIII DC given 1T intervals
in the rotunda of the City Hall where
tho committees will meet to canvass
the returns and receive Richmond's
contributions.
Following is the committee having
this noble work in charge:
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, Chair
man; Rev. Father Hannigan; Mrs.
Temoria J. Wood, President; Mrs.
Bette Meredith, Vice President;
Mrs. Eleanora Wesley, Mrs. Clara G.
Pervall, Treasurer; Mr.. James M.
Frayscr, Manager; Mrs. Mattic Tyler,
Secretary; Mrs. Swcctic Harris, Mrs.
Mary Pitman, Mrs. Annie Nelson,
Mrs. Kate Jackson, Mrs. Adelaide
Thompson, Mr.. w. I. Johnson, DR..
Roscoe G. Brown, Rev. NJ. u. Davis,
ID. D., Mrs. Ann Hopkins, Miss Leila
Il. Robinson, Mrs. Fannie Oliver,
Mrs. Susie Holmes, Mrs. Phyllis
Coleman, Mrs. Alice Threat, Mrs.
Rosa X. Wood, Mr.. George E.
Wood, ST.; DR.. II. E. Jones, NJ. D.;
Mrs. John Mabrey, Miss Annie Troy,
Mrs. Mary Brown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
DEATH OF EIEUTENANT BASS Is
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.

Conflicting reports reached here as
to tho fate OF Lieutenant y. T.. Bass,
who WAS severely wounded, while
In action III the advanced trenches
durirg tho last drive OF General
pCrshiug up the Mouse. On the day
Of October 4, Lieut.. Bass. had both
Of his legs blown off by 4 German
shcl and it was at first reported
that lie WAS killed instantly. Then
nCw3 was received that he WAS in Il
French hospital. The following tel
,ogram confirms the sad intelligence
OF his sacrifice for democracy:
AIRS. Muudc Il. Bass, FrcdcrickS-
burg, Na.,-Dcepiy regret to inform
you that it is officially reported that
Lieut.. II. i. Bass, infantry, died Oc-
toDcr Z, from wounds received in
action.
"HARRlS, Adjutant General"
Lieut.. Bass was the son OF Rev. r..
J. Bass, pastor OF Mt. Tabor Baptist
Church, this city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

The Fifth Street Baptist Church,
which Rev DR.. w. r.. Graham at ono
time pastored will naturally make
some enquiries as to what can DO
done in the way Of recognizing and
compromising the present brilliant
young divine, who is presiding over
its destinies and money. The time
is rapidly approaching for the New
Years budget. Lord, what wilt
thou have me to do?'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
:
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT FIFTH
STREET. Il. Y. p. U.

The public is invited to tho Young
PEOPLES Union at the Fifth Street
Baptist Church, Sunday evening, six
o'clock. Among the special numbers
arc vocal solo, by Mrs. Gertrude
Davis: instrumental solo, Miss Helen
Cephas: instrumental solo, Miss Nor
ma Ganaway; recitation, Miss Cath
crime Scott, vocal solo, Miss Alberta
White; instrumental solo, Miss Ra-
chel Tharps. There will also BIO an
address on a Yuletide topic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
President t.. W. Moore, Of CoIum

President T.. w. Moore, OF CoIum-
bus, Ohio and William Monroe
Trotter, of Boston, Massachusetts,
with the fiery assistance Of that
queen OF agitators, Mrs. Ida Wells
Barnett, Of Chicago, staged a great
meeting this week at Washington,
D. G. Whether the delegation Sc
lected ever gets outside Of the harbor
Of New York matters little, so far as
the merits Of tho contention are con-
cerned. The world has taken note
OF the effort. The colored people Of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

this country have grievances and
this fact Is now known. Just what
those grievances are will also be
known in duo time.
The movement to send delegates to
France seems to have met with spon.
tancous favor. Many othors have
been elected by Independent bodies.
H. is to be hoped that they will act
together and not show to the world
the spirit of division that has so long
disgraced us as race of people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
,uDGE srEMR DIES IN GEORGIA.

JUDGE SrEER DIES IN GEORGIA.
Macon. Ga, December 13.-Judge
Emory Speer of the United States Dis
trict Court for tAc Southern District
OF Georgia died n Il hospital here
at 8 o'clock tonight.
Judge Speer underwent an opera
ton last Wednesday for gall stones,
which the surgeons announced as
SERIOUS"
He had been i'll for three weeks,
and his physicians had made prepare
tons to take him to a Baltimore hos
pital for tho operation. HIS condition
became critical, however, and carly
this week it was decided to perform
the operation in local institution.
\ rally ate, the operation was fol
lowed by sinking spell and the condi
lion OF the jurist had grown increas
ingly charming until the end came.
Judge Spcer was born at Culloden,
Georgia, September 8, 1S4S Despite
his age, however he had been cX--
tremcly active during the last few
months.
He was conscious to the last and
recognized those about him. He Is
survived by his widow one sister and
five daughters. Judge Speer will be
buried in Macon.
Enlisting in 1864, Judge Speer serv-
ed until the end of the war as PR
vate in the Fifth Kentucky (Orphan
Brigade.) After the war he entered
the University Of Georgia and was
graduated from that institution In
1869.
Judge Speer served four years as
a sol!citor-gcneral in Georgia (1S73-
76) and he had served two terms in
Congress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
&tGO.uO ENDOWMENT PAID.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. so, 1918.
This is TO certify that l have re-
"Givci from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court OF Virginia, Order of
Calanthc, (S1O0.00) One Hundred
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim of Sister Patsy Green, who was
Il member of st. Paul's Court, No.
81, OF Lynchburg, Va.
Signed-MARlA JOHNSON.
Beneficiary.
Witncs8cs-B. j. Watkins, J. Is.
Evans, for NJ. w. Evans, ID. ID.
G.. w. G..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Some one broke into DR.. Shields
drug store which place Commissioner
Peters designated as official head
quarters to dispense liquor on a doc
tors prescription and stole all the
liquor last Saturday night. Dr.. Shield
is more anxious to get the burglar
than he is to get the liquor, but he
would like to get both.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Earnest Lee, formerly OF Virginia
or elsewhere was killed on the Penn
&ylVania Il. r., while at work and
Information is desired concerning his
relatives. 4 letter found on his
person WAS addressed TO u friond at
5S West Twenty second Street, South
Richmond, Va. He was heavily in
su"cd. Send information to The
Planet, 81 N. Fourth Street, Rich
monQ, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

would like to know the where
tTouts Of the relatives OF Louis Ed.
",".. EDntt. ia los .dcd in Ohio and
an advised had rtIntiyes in Virgin
in Aly mforIr,,iun will be thank
sally received by.
Mrs. ETHEL SKINNER,
Box 81, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

II churches and other organizations
continue to elect delegates to attend
the Peace Conference, it will be
cheaper to charter Il special steamer
20 carry the party than it will be to
pay the regular steamship fare.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

1t will be long time before the
churches will be closed again. Influ-
cnza caused an act that has astonish
ed this section Of the country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Colorcd men, who have been in tho
army have had taste OF stern dis
ciplino and military politcness. Let
them continue the practice in private
life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Prayer is very consoiing during an
tgG-norlcss Christmas To the aver
age Old time Nirginian, it is time to
look to God. There is no use look
ing anywhere else.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

WANTED -TEACIERS for Colored
Schools in Powhatan County. Sal
AIRY $4,000 per month to holders
OF frs. grade certificates. Apply
at once to II. ID. ALLNUTT, Jof-
fcrSOn, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

1t is all right to demand ones
rights, but there is q proper way to
do it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

President Wilson has already found
out that European travel at this time
is neither profitable nor helpful.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Old for ADOPTION by Respon-
sible Party. Apply to this Office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

Persons who have had tho influ--
'enza start in another direction, when
ever you speak of it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-12-21

AGENTS WANTED-$3.5 so PER DAY
FlIIRCETOWN SPECIALITY CO.,
REHOBOTH, VA. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-08
SCARCITY OF COFFEE
CAUSES RISE IN PRICE

With few exceptions. the various
grades and brands of coffee are cost
ing the Washington housewife from
90 to 80 per cent more than she paid
a month ago.
The food administration explains
that there is scarcity Of coffee, not
only in Washington. but in all parts
of the United States, and declares
that eventually both wholesale and
retail prices will far exceed present
prices. Importers and large coffee
dealers share this belief.
There are few grades of this com
modify which have not increased al
ready from to 8 cents pound in
of this scarcity. opinions differ. There
seems to be plenty of coffee In Brazll,
but little in the United States. 1t has
been intimated that undue specula-
ton, especially by the japanese. IN
the Brazilian markets is the prlncl-
pal cause of the excessive prices and
the shortage of the commodity In this
country.
The administration has information
that there is a surplus of coHee IN
Brazil. and it also knows that the
present high prices did not originate
with the growers there. The specula-
ton has resulted in wholesalers in the
United States refusing to buy Gomez at
rates which will compel them to ask
unreasonably high prices when they
in turn offer it for sale. The whole
salers fear that excessive prices will
cause the general public to quit
drinking coffee rather than pay the
price. Therefore. rather than buy the
commodity at such prices upon which
they must make profit. the whole
salers have not been ordering, and as
a result the supply here has become
extremely scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-08
SEES ROLE OF GUARDIAN
FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS
W. H. Taft Says It Is Essential if
for No Other Reason Than to
Aid New Countries.

NEW YORK, December III for
and guardianship for the new coun-
tries which are to be carved out of
the old in Europe, a league of ma
lions is needed, William Howard Taft
said, in an address here today before
the League for Political Education.
'It is only through a league of some
power that will restrain interna-
tional friction between these young
nations and the countries out of
can make the experiment of teach
ing government in ten or twelve
Places" Mr.. Taft said. "These young
nations will need help and guardian
ship by strong power, kindly
father who will spank them when
they depart from the rules laid down
for them. If we create out of those
dominions we have conquered ten, or
twelve, or fourteen new nations it
Will not make for peace. but war will
be certain. unless we create a league
of nations whose duty it shall be
to maintain peace"
Abiding to Russia, Mr.. Taft said:
'Bolshevism must be stamped out If
Intellectual development and prog
ress is to be looked for in this world"
and that joint action by the United
States with other nations was neces-
sary to keep those other nations from
being charged with selfish interests.
Mr.. Taft declared the peace confer
ence sis actuated by purer motives
and higher purposes than any con-
gress that has ever met, and it is
sure to be one of the most truthful
sources of the definition of interna-
tfonal law-almost a codification of
it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-08
To Visit Mount Vernon Wednesday
Others With the Prince.

Marquis katsunGSuke Inouye, who
was Japanese ambassador to London
at the outbreak of the war, was born
in 1861. studied in Europe from 1871
10. He served for a number of years
as secretary of department of finance.
Later he was transferred to the for
eign office. In 1885 he was sent by
his government to Investigate the
condition of Japanese immigrants,
Hawaiian Islands. He was secretary
of the japanese legation at Berlin
from 1886 to 1892. was appointed min
ter to Germany in 1898 and raised to
amba ssador in 1906, returning home
in 1907; was vice chairman of the
treaty revision preparation committee
in 1908, and special envoy of Japan
to the Tooth anniversary of Chilean
independence in June. 1910. He was
member of the house Of peers, and
now is president of the department of
affairs of the imperial family and of
the nobility.
Lieut. Gen. Goro Shiba commanded
of Picking by the Boxers. Later he
was Japanese military attache at
London. He attended the coronation
of King Edward in 1902. He was COM
mander of the Shimonoseki fort
ress during the Russo-Japanese war
and until recently was in command OF
the 18th Army Division with rank OF
lieutenant general.
! Vice Admiral kozaburo Oguri was
chief of the LIST Section, department
+; of material of the navy, until March,
Z; 1914 was sent as naval attache OF the
| japanese embassy and superintendent
| of naval construction, London June,
| 1914, and returned to Japan Deem
| Der. 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-08
GUARD HOLIDAY STOCKS
Police and Detectives Also 0fel
Protection for Shoppers in
Christmas Rush.

Maj. Raymond w. Pullman. super
intendent of police, and Inspector Cliff
ford Grant, chief of detectives. will
have an extra force of policemen and
detectives in the business district to
protect merchants and shoppers dur
ing the Christmas holiday season. In
addition to the city force, it is stated.
numerous private detectives are
guarding the property displayed in
the stores and looking after the in
terests of shoppers.
Detective Wilson Of the first precinct
yesterday afternoon arrested three
alleged colored shoplifters. the prison.
ers registering as Raymond Wood.
eighteen years. 231 Oakdale place:
Mary Warren, nineteen years. 1925 T
street, and Eva Noble, twenty-six
years, 2214 Cleveland avenue. 1t il
charged that they stole silk UNDER
wear and fancy articles from stores.