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New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
American Colonel
Captures Prussiar
Officer in Raid
By Tho Associated Press


WITH THF. AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, March G. - An American
staff colonel, while with a French raid
ing party for the purpose of securing
information few days before the
men took ID their positions in the new
American sector on the Lorraine front,
met Prussian lieutenant in an enemy
trench and captured him. The colonel
with an American captain brought the
Prussian officer back to the lines the
Americans arc now occupying
The German raid in this new sector
occurred on Monday night, a sharp fight
taking place in which the Germans suf-
fered repulsc, with losses. In it a
unit which was among the most recent
arrivals displayed the Gus stomary Amer
lean fighting energy and apparently
gave the enemy much warmer recep-
ton than ne expected
The American troops here are train
ing with French troops as 1T the Chemln
des DANES position. This makes the
enemy.
During several days Of the Amer
leans service here the casualties have
been extraordinarily slight, as the sec
tor is one OF the quietest. The lines
are far apart and the position is held
by strong points rather than by con-
tinuous trenches.
The Prussian lieutenant's capture
was the drst instance Of an enemy
officer being taken prisoner by the
Americans ard also the first occasion
upon which an American officer had
captured either an enemy officer or a
soldier in this sector.
The American troops which have
taken up their position on the Lor-
rane front, we're billeted in towns
back Of the lines when they sudden
ly received orders to move to the
front. They we're transported in
motor trucks over roads an inch deep
in dust Streams of cannon. trucks
and motorcycles along the roads raised
clouds Of dust. which stuck to the
men and made their clothes, faces and
equipment gray by the time they had
reached the towns close to the firing
line. from which they marched to
their position during the night.
They found themselves in a section
of Lorraine where the ground rose in
slight grades. In some cases the enemy
lines were half a mile away. Although
this was the first time they had been
in the trenches. the units, from various
parts OF the United States. quickly
adapted themselves to their new sur
roundings. Luckily the weather was
fine the first few days, but for some
time until to-day snow and rain have
continuously fallen in this sector, as
it has in the American positions north.
west of Toul.
Due to the fact that the ground is
fairly high, the trenches are not con-
and they have remained fairly dry.
The American patrols have been ouer-
ating nightly in conjunction with the
French. and have worked between the
lines with the greatest freedom. The
artillery has been only internationally
active, but usually few shells are
exchanged every hour.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
Bolsheviki Will Vote
for Peace to Recu-
perate for New
Struggle
Finland Signs
Treaty With Berlin
Austria Acclaims Ru-
manian Pact as
Step to Gen
eral Peace

In order to give the social revolution
an absolutely necessary respite"
the Bolshevil Central Committee
has instructed its delegates to the
Moscow national congress to vote
for the peace treaty imposed by
Germany.
German troops have occupied jam
burg, siXty-eight miles from Pet
rograd, says a Bolshevik official
message, and TTrco- German forces
are continuing to advance in the
Trebizond region of Asia Minor.
Another Petrograd telegram says
the Germans have withdrawn to
west Of Narva, on the Petrograd
Reval line.
Premier Won Seydler told the Aus
trlan Parliament the treaty of
peace with Rumania was an i'm
portant step toward general
peace. Austria Hungary halls the
treaty with jubilaton.
japan has not yet moved to inter
vene III Siberia, but is still con
templating action, it is learned IN.
Washington. The American gov
ernment is said to have told Japan
IT considered an armed expedition
would be an unwise move. Great
Britain and France, on the other
hand, encourage intervention.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
Francis, a Fugitive,
Finds Haven in Russia
[Stuf-Corrcspondence1

WASHINGTON, March THE State
Department received telegram to-
day from Ambassador Francis. dated
Nologda. March d. in which he said
he had accepted an offer by the Mayor
and local con,missary to occupy, TO-
gether with the Brazilian and Siamcsc
ministers, an used clubhouse.
He added that some of the American
Red Cross representatives and agents
of the Committee on Public Informa-
ton were still in Petrograd
A dispatch to the department from
Minister Mcr";s. 1t Stockholm. to-
day states .hat the British Charge
'd'Affaires and eighty persons. pre-
sumably connected with the British
Embassy in Petrograd, had left Hell
singfors for Sweden, via Tornea, trav-
cling by railroad.
1t is not known here whether Am
hassador Francis intends to remain at
Vologda or proceed to Moscow.
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GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.
Its Purity Has Mrde 1t Famous"-Adyt,
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
Germans Nearing
Petrograd; Japan
Studies Our View
Kaiser Is Living in
"A Great Moment

AMSTERDAM, March TO a mes
sage OF congratulation from the vice
president of the Reichstag over the
signing of the Russian peace. says a
Berlin telegram, Emperor William re
plied
THE comnlete victory fills me with
gratitude. 1t ermits us to live again
one of those great moments in which
we can reverently admire Gods hand
in history
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
All Must Join in Wheat Sauinq

w ASHINGTON, March ALI administra
w ton rule requiring the purchase subs
tutes with TODAY because
OF the necessity of conserving what
The entire thus
Wheat flour Exceptions the rule had
calltes where substitutes little known
Increased demands from Allies were an
nounced several days when the
the meatless meal and the porkless Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
Kaiser Strips First Line
In Russia; Men Go West
The New York Tribune

All the German first line troops on
the Russian front have now been trans
fcrred to the West front, according
to the Gazette dc Lausanne"
All the heavy artillery. IS well. has
been moved to the West front and the
aviation park at Warsaw has been
moved to France.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
Germans Are NouU
68 Miles From
Russian Capital

LONDON. March Outstanding de-
velopments in the Russian situation to
day were the decision Of the Central
Executive Committee of the Soldiers
and Workmen's Council to vote at the
Moscow Congress for the signing Of
the peace treaty IN order to give the
forces of the revolution time "to re
cuperate for a new struggle" and the
advance of the troops Of the Contra
Powers at certain points OF the front,
despite the agreement to cease hos
tilties
The Germans have captured Jam
burg east of Narva and only sixty
eight miles from the Russian capital
or the railway line to Reval, Rus
sian official agency dispatch received
here to-day said. The message also
said the Turco-German offensive t.
continuing beyond Trebizond.
Germans Leave Narya
A later dispatch sent by Reuter-
Petrograd correspondent says the Ger
mans have evacuted Narva, establish
ing themselves twelve miles west Of
that town.
The Gcrmon< advance eastward INTO
Russia stopped carly Tuesday. accord
ing to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Petrograd Gated Wednesday, bu'
was resumed during the night on sew
eral sectors in order 10 allow the Ger
mans 10 reach and consolidate the line
between hamburg ard Gdof (east of
Lake Pcipus and south of Narva). 1t
IS reported in Petrograd that banks
Lave been 1eopened, the property of
landlords restored and other conditions
approaching the old reeimS revived in
towns occupied by The Germans.
4 Petroxrsd dispatch dated TUESDAY
said the cify was calm and orderly re
gard!ess of the presence of German
troops AZ Narva and evidences on all
sides % me removal Of war supplies
The Central Executive Committee Of
the Soldiers and Workmen's Council.
says a Petrograd Telegram. while rec
ognlzing tnat the German peace terms
we're those Of political bandits" has
called on It's delegates 20 the Moscow
congress 10 vote for the ratification OF
the peace. according TO "Izvcstia." the
Polshevik trgan. This action is ad
vised because the peace mas afforded
the social revolution an absolutely
necessary respite
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08
To Prepare for New War

The decision of the Central Executive
Committee of the Soldiers and Work
mems Council in favor Of accepting the
German peace terms was arrived az. a
Petrograd dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company reports. in view OF
the lack of strong army and the weak
ness of the German working class
movement. The resolution adopted by
the committee, with twenty-six dissent
ing votes. at the same time declares
that the Russian people Will never be
reconcled TO the peace terms. and will
accept them merely in order to gain
time in which to gather fresh strength
for another struggle.
To a gathering of Workmcn's and
Soldiers Delegates at Moscow on Mon
day NJ. Prokrovaky. leader of the second
peace delegation at Brest-Litovsk. eX-
planned the treat, with the Central
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08

sr.n.tsn tsn HELp WANTED eo3,5anx ~
evsssy 80 TRIBUNE for youy oppor.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-08

GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER
Its Purity Has M-de 1t Famous.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
DtBOiS. ONE,TiNE RADICAL,
LEADER. DESERTS AND BE-
TRAYS CAUSE OF HIS RACE :

WIN. E. Durgbnrt Dubois o,cc
crowned loader of the radical nm
COMPROMISING contcnderS for full
cqualltS, for identical rights OF every
Niho with all other Americans, has
at last finally weakened. comprom.
iSeu, deserted the fight. BETRAYED Tho
cause OF his race. For some time this
man. this former leader, or for =,
lllhe leader of the colorcd oppositoin
to DR.. Booker r. WaShington whom
he was the spokesman for the colored
race, accepted by white Americans
mas been weakening. 1t has been
painful for the Editor Of the Guardian
VINO persuaded this literary genius TO
read the radical movement to 500 Dr
DUBOIS lowering his sails. Ii was
me Guardian which first put him
iorth as the best man to lead the
i'sht Tor equality. human brother.
nood and liberty But in the July
CrlSis, magazine that has brought
easier times to the former head OF
inc Niagara movement the comprom-
isc' the surrender, the BETRAYAL is
made. -
Under the heading "Closc Ranks"
in the July number of '"rho Crisis "
IN the leading editorial DR.. DuDois
after paving the way with tho
strange statement. "rhat which Cor.
man power represents today spells
dca(h to the aspirations of Negroes
ana all darker races for equality,
freedom and democracy" he natIy
urges Lot us. while this war lasts
forget our special grievances"
Mp CLOSE RANKS-WITU OUR
OWN WHITE FELLOW CITIZENS
AAD THE ALLIED NATIONS THAT
AXE FIG liTlNG For Democracy
mere Is no need of wasting ar
mihclhS words Any man who in tho
lhidSt OF a world war for world do
hocrcay darcs, before this country
mas abolished any OF its federal do.
mans OF democracy. before n single
Important civil or political disability
IS removed by law Or the action Of
me Whitc citizenship. urge his rocn
10 forget our special grievances" is
ho' Only no longer radical, he is n
'o'HEi"hi5or' he IS Il dcScrtcr. he is
rnhk gutter of the fight for rights
ne hctrayS his race in the great crisis
ana at the time when the grcntcst
opportunity is at hand If this roco
persists in demanding for iisclr
cqonhty and liberty while il fights
IN the war for democracy for MI
othcT. "''
IT. does not help DR.. Dubois that y
position under Major ]. T.. SDin~orn
IN the Department Of Public mtclli.
gcncc with rank Of captain was OF.
Tered him at the time this editorial
appeared in the Crisis, which DR.
Dubois will take unless he t. not
permitted to also keep the place MS
Editor OF The Crisis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
IDEAL SOCIETY NEWS.

September third will be the day for
the opening OF the sixth annual scs-
sion OF tho Supreme Lodge OF the
National Ideal Benefit Society, Inc. in
the city of Newport News, Va. From
all indications this will be the great
est progress made in any year in the
history of the organization.
.Thc sixth anniversary Of the Ideal
society, Richmond District, was held
IN the Second Baptist Church, South
richmond. Sunday A. NJ, July Is,
Kew. DR.. Garland. the pastor OF the
Church preached an able sermon. The
children Of the Nursery Department
rendered short but excellent pro
gram. Mrs. Sallie b. CogbilI, who
was mistress of ceremonies handled
me program with credit to herself and
the Order.
In the afternoon tnere the Ideal
members packed the Rising Mt. Zion
baptist Church, Fulton, where Rev.
N. Is. Brown, d. d preached a splcn-
ana sermon and all enjoyed il. The
national Ideal Choir furnished" beau-
tiful music. Rev. w. IT. johnson, D.
made some very encouraging re-
marks. Mrs Viola IT, Holmes was
called on to present the pastor with
'o.cn from the District. She did
so with a very impressive speech.
also Miss Maria T.. Burk, who present
cd Il nice amount Of money to the
Church in behalf Of the Ideal of Rich
mono The Supreme Master, Mr., A
W. Holmes delivered an address in
South Richmond, also in Fult M
which greatly inspired the audience,
MI. T, l.. Beverly, District Deputy,
presided
All of the members of the Rich
mond District Council and DELEGATES
elected are requested to meet the
Council on the fourth Friday night
IN August at the Ideal Hall.
The Supreme Master has just re-
turned from Washington, d. G. with
a most excellent report OF the xvorl.
having new lodge and also nursery
organized on the Goth.
Two splendid meetings were held
recently, one in Fulton and tho other
on Church Hill by Mr.. Charles Stcv.
ems and Mr.. George w. Coleman with
their associates.
The entertainment held at the Ideal
Hall on Monday night the 10Th by
Mrs. M. S. Payne was success
Mr.. A. w. Holmes address on Fra
ternal Organizations before the State
Negro business League, which met in
this city last week was very interest
ing.
Mr.. John Harris Of Twilight Lodge
No. ] was congratulated by the Lodge
for having brought in sixteen new
members in thirty days.
Mrs. Lille Pinkncy led all others
recently in q brief contest, bringing
more than twenty children to her
Nursery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
DEATH CLAIMED WILLIAM
IIUBANNS

William EuDanks, ono OF the sub
stantial colorcd residents of this city,
died AZ his homo or Robinson street,
yesterday evening after an illness OF
three weeks. He was sc years OF
age.
For the past ten years the dcccas-
ed had been janitor at tho Offices OF
the Hutchinson Coal Company and
was an Industrious and upright citi-
zen and was respected by all who
knew him. He is survived by his
wife and one son, William Eubanks,
Jr., and a sister in New York City,
and Il brother in Boston Mass.
Deceased was n charter member Of
Marion Lodge No. 40, X. Of P, and
was Instrumental in organizing the
lodge here The members OF the
lodge will have charge Of the funeral
and they are requested to meet at
their hall OH Monday at l p. m.. to
attend in IA body. He was a member
of tho baptist church and his funeral
will be held in the First Baptist
church on Monday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Services will be conducted
by Rev. VIM. Toney. Of Parkersburg.
assisted by Rev. e. p. Tuncy and
Rev. w. J. Eddy, OF Fairmont. Un-
dertakcr Musgrave is in charge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
NotiCc!

DR. Roscoe G Brown hereby notifies
friends and clients and the public
that he is not now, and has not been
since November so, 1917, a partner
of the firm OF Brown and Robinson.
tltcal Estate Agents, 325 North First
stree est. Luke Bank Building) and
herewith thanks his former patrons.
hut must announce that he can and
will in no way be responsible for the
acts OF the remaining partner.
Der. ROSCOE G. BROWN.
Richmond, Va, July 81, 1918.
Until further notice, address 100 T..
Leigh street. Phone Madison 1852.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
The VIRGINIA BUSINESS
LEAGUE HELD GREAT
SESSION here
(By II. G. YOung)

Tao est attended. most enthusiasts.
tic and Inspiring meeting Of the Vir-
Sinia state Negro Business League.
which was held in the Bethel a NJ.
Church closed last night with an
address by John Mitchell, Jr.. prcsi-
dent Of the Mechanics Savings Bank
and editor OF The Planet. on "'rhc
World Wide War" Mr.. Mitchell
held the close attention of his au-
diencc as he explained to them the
history of the war which now effects
all nations and of the advantages
which accrue through the Same to
the weaker races of the world, and
especially the Negroes Of America.
Now is the time, he said, for tho
Negro to demand right treatment.
while he can get a hearing at the
seat OF authority. Another impor-
tant feature of the meeting was the
address of Captain II. y. Brown, of
Hampton Institute, on "Thc Colored
Peoples Part in Financing tho War"
Mrs. {. Bernard Gilpin charmed her
audience with the rendition OF most
excellent solo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
FILM OF GALLANT 3GOTH REGI.
NIlGNT TO BE SHOWN.

Washington. d. G. July 31-(Spccial
to The Planet. 1.-The War College
division OF Chief of Staff has re-
Gently had shown before it motion
picture showing the 360th Infantry
organization, now on duty overseas, at
work and play near the Western
front The 369th Infantry, National
Army, is the old Fifteenth New York
Infantry organization, Col. William
Hayward, Commander.
When this picture was shown at the
War College a day or so ago. Mr..
Emmett ]. Scott, Special Assistant TO
the Secretary of War, was invited to
be present at this private showing.
Afterward, upon consultation, it was
decided to release this film at the
ealliest possible moment to the Com
mittee on Public Information. that it
may be shown throughout the country
among the colored people, that they
may be Informed as to the splendid
showing the men of their race arc
making on the "othcr side"
All OF tho reports which come to
the war Department indicate that
these men are standing the shock of
war admirably and are measuring I'D
TO the highest expectations of General
Pershing and their military com.
manders.
The Committee on Public Informal
ton, recognizing the value of this
picture and its aid rs an extremely
effective piece Of propaganda, has
consented to whip it into shape at an
early date, for showing in the various
colored and white theatcrs of the
country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
MIR. WALTER s. JACKSON PASSES
AWAY.

Walter S. Jackson, one of the best
known colord men of this city died
early Saturday morning July 20, at
1925. He had been in failing health
Tor over two years and very recently
had another attack. His death was
not unexpected.
Mr.. Jackson was born in Farmville
va. and moved to Richmond some
forty years ago. Here he was en-
gagged In the restaurant business for
a number Of years Later he was
employed at the Jefferson Club where
he gained high esteem of all the club
members and his fellow employees.
lie was one OF the best known colored
men in Richmond, having made many
friends among both white and colored
people.
Hc is survived by his wife, two
daughters and five sons a brother,
Henry Smith, Of Brooklyn. N. Y;
three sisters Miss Eliza Jackson Mrs.
Harriette Bolding and Mrs. Lille
Brown Of Farmvillc Va The funeral
services were from Third Street Beth.
Ell M. e. Church.
lnterment was in Woodland Gene.
terry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
PEACE: Commission
AND THE BAPTIST
REUNION
by Rev. Il. O. Fuller, ID. ID.

AS humble member of the great
family OF Negro BaptiSts, and as
Chairman OF the Commission, repre-
senting the National Baptist Convcn-
ton, Of which DR.. Il. Morris is
president, and as member of the
joint Peace Commission, | am more
than gratiiicd to note the favorable
sentiment that is sweeping the coun-
try for peace and reunion. Since the
unfortunate separation, at Chicago,
in 1915, strong men and women have
been at work, on both sides, to bring
about this much desired result. These
men and women knew that to multi
ply organizations hostile to each 9th
CT would mean strife and contention
that would weaken the churches and
paralyzc if not destroy the usefulness
of the organizations formed by the
churches. AS the months and years
passed by these unhappy results were
rapidly showing themselves in our
denominational ranks. Homes. com
munities. and States were divided in
their allegiance to National organi-
cations and our once proud and pow
Continued On Sixth Pagc)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
FULTON NOTES.

Mount Calvary Baptist Church:
Our Sunday School last Sunday was
very alive, but we sure ought 10 Grid
up our side lines and come ont M
time. We had in our midst Rev
Davis from the Fourth Baptist Sunday
School and also Rev. Garlic from the
Mt. Tabor Baptist Sunday School We
are Slad TO have visitors at all limos
1870 A. NJ. Rev. c. A. Cobhs
preached wonderful sermon from
job 9:33, being very lengthy sermon
he decided to finish the text at the
night service. The above two brerh-
rem were present in the morning SER
wees. $3.50 p. NJ. Rev Cobbs finished
The la:rcr part of Job 9:33. He is a
powerful preacher. Let us throw our
arms around him. Collection for tho
day was $4,000.
MIR. William Johnson, one of our
boys, sent greetings to his home ana
church. He is now in the 535th En-
ginecrs Dept. stationed at Camp LIE,
for the present.
Monday, August 10, there will be q
queens Jubilee, under the auspices of
the II. e. L. Bible Class, of the Sunday
School for he benefit of the Church.
MIS-. Nj. E. Satterfield. Manager; Mrs.
ruth Fields, President; C. B. Jeffer
son. Teacher.
sunday, August fourth is our Com
muhlon. We are having fine time
at these services lately. Please come
out ana take a part. Visitors are all
ways welcome at any time.
most interesting program was rem
dcrcd at Camp Lee Sunday to interest
the many hoys, under the auspices Of
MrS. Mary Pitman, who addressed the
boys IN a most elegant way. The
program began by singing in chorus.
My Country TITS Of Thee" Partici
pants were the Misses l.. Yates, O.
Woodbridge, r. Gatewood, e. Drum
mer Il. White, l.. Nelson. r. Godfrey.
MRS. James Skipwith and G.. White
a delicious dinner was served and On.
Jcycd by the party of friends. Mrs.
lyier one OF our uptown friends also
SPOKE very touchingly TO the bows
rms program VII go down in history
as the first program rendered under
lhe Red Cross Assoc;ation.-R. G..
The following letter was rcccivod
from James l.. Braxton, $50 state St
nov stationed at Pampana, p. I:
Dear Mother. we are doing wclI
we are stationed at Pampana, p. T."
re IS Dcttcr known as Lotto Braxton.
VERNE Nelson. 1913 Denny street
ana charlie Berkeley, 814 Denny street
SEND greetings to their many friends
iney are very anxious to enter tho
frcnt. ''' '''o
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
THOMAS Nj. CRUNIP IN DANGER.

Colonel Thomas NJ. Crump Secretary
Manager of the Southern Aid Society
and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Of the Grand Lodge knights of
Pythias Of Virginia is seriously i'll
at the residence of his sister in
Staunton Va. He has been suffering
with commissions and the reports of
ms condition are no. at all favorable
while here he was progressing under
the treatment of DR.. Il. II. Jefferson.
The change Of air seems to have in
juriously affected him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-08-03
PRESIDENT WILSON'S CLEAN. CUT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AGAINST
LYNCIIING.

The first in Importance and human
interest Of the helpful results that
may be said to have grown directly
out OF the recent conference OF editors
anu the cooperation of Negro leaders
ana friends Of the Negro people, is the
frank. positive anG uncquivocal docln-
ration OF the President of the United
States against the mob spirit. which
has been sent TO tho four corners of
the earth by cable and through the
newspapers OF this country. President
Wilson'S firm stand for law and order
ranks with the finest of tho great
state papers that have cmanatcd from
the white House, and it has electrified
ihc entire country Us it has seldom
been thrilled before.
IL viii be remembered by those ro
mil.ar with the proceedings of the
conference at the New Interior Dcpor,
CONTINUED on Eishth Pago.)