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Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
Mrs. Harry Walker in RichEond.

Mrs. Harry Walter. of lcTnHton.
Va. was called 10 the city on account
Of the illness OF her daughter. Miss
Mamie Walker. who is Il student N
IIHrtshnrn Memorial College, Mrs.
Walker has been travelling in the
;nrcr"$l Of the proposed OH Folks
Homo and ornhanaG". of which she
is TN" founder. She Recently received
Il charior from the Commonwealth
for its establishment.
Mrs. Walker is the hcttcrhalf ot
Mr.. Harry Walker. whose phrnomr-
nal rise from II cowboy to one of the
largest real estate holders in the state
has aStuunard many. II WAS through
her economical abilities and sacrifice
in& prorlivitirs that inspired MIR.
Walker in his dash from poverty
to wealth.
She is Well fitted for her great
undertaking and the heavy burden
that will rest upon her in maintainin"
the modern Ola Folks Home and
Orphana%c. that Will be established
in Lexington. tnfortunutclv. ON
account of the illness Of her daughter
she has been unable TO meet the pub
lie in the interest Of her work.
She is located with Mrs. Milton
Dabncy. 5I7 \. First street while
here. We wish for her abundance
Of success in her new field Of labor.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
COLORED SOLDIERS ARE:
FIRED UPON BY THE
MILITARY GUARD
ohc \illcd, Two Wounded, Following
An Attack on Store In Newport
News, Virginia.
Soldiers Interrupted In At,mpt to
wreck Soft Drink Place Where
one OF Their Number Had Been
III Argument With Clerk.

Newport News, Va March 2.--Onc
'"i"red Stcvcdorc was killed and two
wounded, one probably fatally, when
guards Of the Forty eighth Infantry
early tonight fired on party of from
200 10 400 Stcvcdorcs who were ~,
tempting to wreck small store near
their camp. The names Of the dead
man and the wounded had not been
aSrertalned to night.
Colonel Van Noorhts chief Of sran
mere. said at 10 o'clock that every
thInE was quiet and that he antici-
patcd no more trouble. The colonel
says the trouble resulted from an ar
Eumcnt be tween Private Turner of
the Three hundred and Twenty third
Labor Company and a white clerk in
Il soft drink place known as Saunders
store late this afternoon.
lurneT gathered about 300 co orcd
N'E"Hor"S around him and returned
10 inc place to night. Armed with
bricks and bottles. the stevadorrs at
tempted 10 wreck the storc. The ser
Echht OF the guard. stationed about
foo yards away. ordered the guard to
arrest the Stcvcdorcs. rhc stcycdorrs
TOOK 10 their heels when the guard
h"rc down on them and the Guard
llred about fifteen shots after two
commands to halt had gone unnotirrd
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

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Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Iil'NS
TRUE REfORMGk PROPERTY

The Mechanics Savings Bank has
purchased the old True Rctormcr Hall
in Fulton and the one on Church Hill
located on 30th ST. The Law and
Equity Court. Judge Beverly Crump
presiding designated and appointed
Attorney j, X. Pollard as Special
Commissioner 10 convey the property
TO the Bank by deed and this has been
done. The proceeds will be placed to
the credit OF the Savings Bank. Grand
Fountain, United Order Of True Re
formers. Attorney James w. Gordon
and cN--Judgc Daniel Grinnun are tn"
Receivers.
This is the final chapter in the con
version of all OF the aSsctS of the de
fuuct True RcformCr&' bank III o
cash. Arrangements are under way
10 pay the last and only rcma.ninE
dividend tc those W.o were drpoSjtorS
in the institution. The Mechanics
Savings Bank >rlrouGh it's prcSidcn'
John Mitchell. lr., made Il flat offer
not only Tor this property bat also
for a $500 note. Upon the rcrummcn
dati"n of the Receivers, the offer WAS
accepted.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
announcement.

Mrs. Ella O. Waller wishes to m.
n"unc" to her friends that Sac is now
with T.. c. Meyer Jcwclry co. Nun
her II w. Broad street as a~cn.. She
desires IN" patronage OF her many
friends aS this is the first JcWNldv co.
IN inns ciiy TO employ n Colorcd wo--
man as its representative
welding presents, diamonds. watch
e, SiiV"rWaro. pine aud i"wrlrN Of
all KINDS. cut glass &c for sale.
On visiting the store give Mrs. wal
Ter III" benefit Of your purchase. Give
her Il call.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
THE WIFE OF MIR. BENZ AMIN T.
NANDE,RNA LAID TO REST.

Mrs. Lula B. Nandcrvall. wife OF
Mr.. Benjamin +. Nandcrvall died.
Monday, February 25th. 1915 al Vir
S.nia Hospital after having survived
lor that length OF time. the irightful
injuries sustained hy her. Thursday
February 2lst al her home I'll \.
seventeenth st. l. seems that she
caught lire in So4c macNnuntab.c
way and her screams were heard by
Il girl. who told Mrs. Virginia Brown
wAo lives just across a lot in another
house. She was the first one to rcach
her and cAtinguiSh the / amCS.
She found her at the head of the
stairway in Il light blaze. The case
was considered hopeless from the
start. She fingered until the time
stated. The funeral services were
held Thursday. February 2Sth at
the First Zap i>t Chruch. OF which
she was Il faithful and energetic mem
bcr.
On the rostrum were Rev. Il. J.
Bass. Rev. VIM. II. Stokes. y. u. Rev.
:. G. l'urrCll, ID. d.. Rcv. Jacob
Turner, Rev. w. \. Mitchell. Rev
j. II. Binford.
As the funeral party entered the
Church the organ pcaIcd forth under
the ski led fingers OF he cuurch vet
cran orGaniSt. Mrs; Eanuir O. Cobb.
THAT familiar tune "Nrarrr My God
10 Thee. "
The services began With the lin
ing of hymn Ivy Rev. X. J. Bass
"Ahjdc With Me-" reading Of the
>rrir,urra. lac TWcnty-third Psalm
lay Rev. :. c. Burrrll: prayer by
Rev. 1"rvh TurN"r; hymn "My bays
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
COLOHE::D SOLDIER IS
hEfUSI:D FOOD IN
WESTERN CITY
Manhattan. KANSAS, Feb. 2G. 1918.
An Open Letter to the Editor of the

Manhattan. Kansas, Feb 2G. 1918.
An Open Letter to the Editor of the
Manhattan Mercury,
This morning. about > o'clock. |
entered the res .aurant just across
from the Manhattan railroad stntion.
| had just returned from Omaha.
The man on duty there refused TO
Sarvc me. I'VE don't serve color"d
he said. "rhnt's news 20 me-
" replied. Then | said to him: You
refuse to serve me at your lunch coun
ter because | am II colorcd man. and
! am n soldier of seventeen years ser
vice for your country and mine. !
am one Of the protectors OF your bust
moss. Besides. | have legal right
to be served here. Conditions are
pretty rotten when such Il thing rs
has happened TO me is possible" He
answered not word. Then | walk
cd out into the cool Of the night and
looked at the stars OF high heaven.
Let me repeat 1t. "Conditions are
pretty rotten when such II thing rs
this is possible" Why should man
talk Democracy and not practice 1t?
Had this man been truly American
he could not have refused 10 serve n
.colorcd American in his restaurant.
Had he been purely patriotic he
would have considered himself and
his business honorcd Ivy serving sol
dicr-.-ovcn though thar soldier be an
Snercan Negro. Legally. as we know
est taurant is II public and MT Nr'-
a4 4tc instituti ion. Then it is unlaWiul
53hcn such Il place refuses to serve
BPlcrcn any part OF the public. tn"
II. ..man side Of it is chat hunger should
Snake the whole Won kin. y hungry
3ior deserves. y bone a hungry man
SdcScrvcH more. \ hungry soldier
1 what does nc deserve? He deserves To
be made Welcome while he eats. Thc
Christian side of il is, | came hungry
(rcVurst .nw bread to sustain the
hody) hut MAS refused rood. | cam"
thirsty taSliing for u glass ol hui'rr
milkl hut was given no drink. l.ihrr-
1ty. where art thou? tErh" answers.
n For the Negro in America. | ann Il
Yl.ic and the truth is not in m".D How
long will these things be? tEcho
asks. "uOW LONG?D
LuCIAN h. WATklNS.
Sergeant E'irs Glass. Mcd.. Dept.
l.. s. Army, First Sergeant Field
AIlospital $50. Camp Funston, Kansas.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

HEROIC TREATMENT.

1t was at first thought that the
sight of both eyes was lost. but hope
was entertained that one might be
saved and the other while lad might
lc retained also bu' with impaired
sight. ON last Tuesday. il was dccid
ed that unless heroic treatment was
rcSortcd to. he would become totally
Blind and so the right eye was re-
moved. \ visit 10 the laboratory
showed the table where the accident
occurred. The explosive has dug two
or three holes in the work bench about
half IN inch deep.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

Madame Lucic Cnristion Scot,
with her husband Funeral Director
Alph"uS Scott had charge Of the fun
nj of Lula d. Tandcrvan. wife of MIR.
+. 7. Nandorval Thursday February
oS. 1918.
buy War Savings Stamps. They
may he secured AT the Mechanics
sayings Bank al at the Planet
Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henry of
Norfolk. Va. paid a flying visit 10
South Nichmei 4 las. wrrk.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
WOULD HAVE LOST HIS LIFE

Had the larger piece of metallic so
dium exploded. DR.. Brown, would
have lost his life. General regret is
expressed as the injured dentist is
very popu ar in his community and
has made many friends. The latest
report is that he is resting and the
hope is universal that he may yet re
tain his sight. Prof. Scott was in
charge Of class in the room adjoin
ing the laboratory. when the Planets
representative called.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
PI. .AVET EDITORS WAR
ADDRESS To G;OUTI|
R|CH|NONDERS
\ GRAND MASS MEETING NJ TIN,
SECOND BAPTIST, SOtTHSIDE
r;..lur Mitchell Delivers War Address
to EnthuS a~tic SouthSidcrS

Sunday, March the tn rd, three
thirty i. Nj. the Second Baptist
Church was crowded TO its doors. in
the gallery and on the main floor. in
a special service given under the di.
rcctlon OF Mr.. George III. Johnson,
on" OF SouthSiic'S popular undertake
"rS. who secured the Valuable ser
vices of the Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.
EGitor of The Planet, President OF
CONTINUED On Fifth pagc.D
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
Violent Explosion Endangcrs Life.
STEADY improvement Noticeable.

most distressing accident o"rurr-
cd in the chomica, laboratory Of the
Virginia Union University in Pick
ford llall. Monday February 25th 1918
when DR.. Roscoe G.. Brown. who
had charge Of the classes in chcms-
Try accidental Il cNplodcda small piece
OF metallic sodium. 1t seems that he
was in hurry preparing for one Of
his classes. which class was soon to
enter the laboratory and he proceed
q" 10 cut Il piece Of this explosive sub
stance. Il seems that IL small piece
Clipped off ana landed in Il pan Of
water.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
Baltimore Wants Richmond Teachcr

Webster Davis School, among the
best Of Richmond. may not keep the
services OF Prof. Nelson Williams. Jr.
acting principal. Baltimore $ LOOK
ing for High School competent ma
tcrial and has called Prof. Williams.
who is an honorcd graduate of Rich
mond Normal School and has taught
her" for nearly thirty Years. He is
about completing his Columbia Uni
vCrSity degree courses.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
\ TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION

This produced tremendous cXplo-
sion and blinded DR.. Brown. Others
rushed in and he was 50 taken by sur
prise that il was sometime before the
entire situation could be comprchcndcd
1t is understood that metallic sodium
can be safely handled only in oil and
kerosene is usually used for this pur
pose. When exceedingly dry. it will
explode from the air. DR.. Brown was
rushed to the Richmond Hospital
where medical attention was given
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

We wish to express our many
thanks TO friends. ncighbors. the In
dependent Order OF Samaritans and
|. =. O. and S. p. Of Bethlehem for
their kindness to my husband ana
father during his illness.
His wife and daughter. Lucy a.
Jackson. (Wifc); Alice ]. THOMPSON
Oaughtcr.)
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
TIKI: BAPTIST PEACE:
commission TOSI7
III MEMPHIS

All who are interested in the wei
t re and progress Of the Baptist De
nomination must have noticed with
great interest the discussions which
nave been going on over Baptist ai
fairs iii the papers during the past
tNontinuod On Fourth PaGc.D
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
Divorced.

decree divorcinG Bertha T.. VII
son. (ncc) Thompson from William
". Wilson was entered February 2S.
1918 in the Law and Equity Court Of
thIS city. The cause was known as
bertha f.. Wilson against vii lam
w. Wilson. The plaintiff will as.
sumo her maiden name.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

| wish to thank friends who show.
cd their kindness and favors during
the sickness and subsequent death of
my wife. Mrs. r. M. Clark. May
Gods choicest blessings rest upon
each Of you.
Sincerely yours.
r. NJ. CLARK
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

Rev. and Mrs. ]. Andrew Bowler
nnouncc the approaching marriage
If their daughter, Evlyn Hope, to Mr..
Robert E. Harris, Jr., at their resi-
!encc, 112 r. Leigh street, Thurs-
lay evening, March IA, 1918, eight
'clock
Friends invited. No cards.
At home after March Goth. i Ian
on terrace, Schenectady, New York
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
for their sympathy. help along various
lines and the beautiful foral designs
sent on The occasion OF the death OF
our father. Rev. Frank Davis.
WILLIAM and JOSEPH DAVIS.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
MARYLAND COURT SAYS LAW
Is INCONSVITCTIO

The Planet. Richmond Va.
Our Court OF Appeals handed down
decision today declaring Baltimore
Segregation Ordinance invalid
w. ASlIBIE HAWKINS
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

The dcplorablc conditions existing
at the old cemeteries in Barton
Heights have led to much discussion
rs to II solution OF rhe prob en- The
authorities there have succeeded in
having the cemeteries virtually con
dcmncd and issued orders that no
lore hurials shall take place there
ir. The cemetery companies. not
having any revenue virtually went
out OF existence and this sacred spot
has become the dwelling place Of
snakes and other reptiles. while the
wi Il shrubs have grown up and vir
tual!y taken possession
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09

WANTEO--a girl from 13 to Is
years Of age. \ good home and good
wages to the right party Address
G. Planet Office, 81 North 4th ST.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
STARTLED THE ASTRONOMERS

This fact led to desire on the part
of the friends Of the late Rev. John
Jasper, one Of the most celebrated
divincs in all Of rhc Southland. being
known for his Christian picty and
for his remarkable knowledge of the
Bible. He startled the astronomical
fraternity many years ago by taking
issue with its members upon the
movement Of the earth and declaring
that the earth was a stationary planet
and that the sun reyolvcd around
the earth just as it appeared to do.
Richmond planet., 1918-03-09
TIE WORD OF GOD.

He gave rs his authority. the Word
Of God,-thc Holy Bible and by copi
ous extracts and pointed illustrations
proved his point certainly 40 far as
the Bible could be cited as an author
ity. Rev. John Jasper's remains are
CONTINUED On Fifth Page.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-12
STILL RED CROSS
MEETING FEB. 20
Ladies of Busy Auxiliary to Meet
next Week With Nils Sigma
Engstrom

The Rel Cross auxiliary of Still will
meet at the home of John Engstrom
Wednesday afternoon, FEB. 20, when
Miss Sigma Engstrom will entertain
the Red Cross workers. All who are
interested in the Red Cross work are
kindly requested to be present at this
meeting, as Mrs M. G. Anderson, pres
ident Of the auxiliary at Still has
something Of Importance and interest
to bring up at this meeting. A small
fee will be charged which goes to the
fund for purchasing materials for sol
diers' articles.
Owing to inclement weather the
workers have not been able to Holt
Their regular meetings this winter
but they have nevertheless been hard
at work, and several ready made ar
ticles have been turned in TO the head
quarters. Col. J. M Thompson who
had charge of the Red Cross drive in
this vicinity succeeded in getting 70
new members. The Headquarters re-
turned $%6 so out Of the $1,000 to Mrs.
M. G.. Anderson for the purchasing
fund for materials.
The Red Cross Ladies' were royalty
entertained by Mrs. ]. r., Dennis on
Jan. "a and by Mrs J. M. Thompson
on Feb. 6. H..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-12
=. Correspondence.
GACkLE.,,.

.rE ;r = GACkLE.e, p''.4rs,.. IS ..-.
Miss Mary Dewey Of Hebron, NJ D.,
who had been visiting her sister, Mrs.
I. N. Lee since Christmas, left for
home Thursday last. ~. ,.s., .%..sn
Isaac France of Fargo; who was Wis.
ting friends in this village during the
past week, returned to Fargo Thurs
day. .n9jlnl % ..,r.>:.'s IS. ....->
Henry Whitman made business
trip to, st. Paul on Thursday.
Henry Rush was. "a passenger. to
Grand Forks on Wednesday.
John Miller went to jamestown on
Monday to be examined for the mill
tary service. ..
At the debate Wednesday evening
given at the Parents and Teachers
meeting the question was: Resolved
that Corn Should BE Raised in North
the affirmative and two school teach
,ers and one editor on" the negative,
which won. o.
John Hermann of MerricOurt, was
in Gackle on Thursday visiting his
daughter who is teaching here.
Jacob Ruff returned Monday from
a trip to Fargo. r@'
Monday morning about 4:30 the
George Deutscher feed store was dis.
covered to be on fire. AS there had
been no fire or lights in the building
it must have been set on fire by some
fire bug. There was about three.
fourths Of car load of flour in the
building. All was consumed with no
insurance; total loss on building and
stock, $4,000. The next building to go
was the Columbia Restaurant, owned
by F. Rott of the State bank of
Gackle, rented and operated by Henry
Whitmeyer. Total loss on buildings
and contents, $4,000; insurance $4,000.
The Gackle creamery was next to fall
prey to the flames. This building
was owned by c.. w. Schmidt & Co.
The building and contents were prac-
tically new. Total loss $500. In
sured for $500. The feed store own.
ed by the Farmers Elevator Co. was
the next building attacked by the fire.
All of the stock had been removed.
os son building $500. No insurance.
II the village Of Gackle had owned
chemical engine this fire loss could
have been much diminished If not en-
tirely prevented. y.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-12
A MENACE FROM THE SPRING WHEAT
COUNTRY

The report in the grain market column of The
Herald last evening that farmers in the spring
wheat country are thinking Of abandoning wheat
this year and sowing coarse grains is menace that
demands immediate attention.
In part this thought is due to the relatively high
price Of coarse grains which not under control
as wheat is. In part it is due to the fact that many
wheat growers have had virtual crop failures during
two successive seasons
AS to the first season, we believe that the govern
ment should, through congress, Immediately put
the 1913 crop of coarse grains under CONTROL with
prices fixed in their just relationship to the price of
wheat. This will do away with the temptation to
switch from wheat. As to the other reason, perhaps
it may be found feasible to offer the wheat grower
some sort Of guaranty that will free him Of his fears
Of third crop failure, partial or complete.
With the winter wheat crop of more or less dubi-
Gus outlook, there is grave need that every acre
possible be sowed to spring wheat 1t is to be hoped
that the thought of not sowing wheat, which would
be virtual rejection of the countrys plea to the
farmer to do his part, is not widely shared and that
those who have it will think better of t-Duluth
Herald.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-12
THE Ignite SUPPLY

peculiarly anomalous condition in relation to
the fuel problems prevails in the northwest The
east, with its many thousands Of miles of railway,
with its numerous mines containing the finest coal in
the earth, has been freezing ~ &..
North Dakota somewhat limited as to railway
mileage, in latitude popularity supposed to be the
very antithesis of Tophet, has more coal than any
state in the Union, and now right in midwinter has
more already mined and actually awaiting shipment
than is required to fill orders.
The operators of the Ignite mines of North
Dakota are apparently unorganized, without sys-
TEN of calling to the attention of consumers the high
value Of Ignite coal in such manner as to create
larger demand 1t is not economical wisdom for the
government now controlling the coal mines and also
the railroads, to make long hauls from the east to
the northwest, if fuel might be supplied by North
Dakota for the entire northwest leaving the eastern
coal for eastern people and relieving the railroads of
the burden Of the long haul
Some Of the present excessive demand on the rail-
road transportation facilities could be eliminated by
the creation Of official fuel zones tributary to the
natural coal deposits. This would work no hardship
eastern coal miners as the local demand is more
than they can supply.
Failure Of the Ignite operators to advertise their
products largely responsible for the lack of public
knowledge Of this source of fuel The North Da-
ess se sss|ase sPPes'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-02-12
GIANT ARMIES
MATCHED FOR
DUEL T0DEATH
Two Immense Bodies of Soldiers
Stand Poised for Blow on
West Front
SILENCE IS PROPENT0Us
Preparations are Going Forward
Quietly-Germans Pouring
in Men and Guns

With the British Army in France,
Feb. 12.-The tension along the Brit
| ish-German front is tightening. AS the
extraordinarily bright mild weather
has continued to dry out the sodden
fields, the two great armies have be-
come more alert. The inertia of the
days when the western theatre was
held in the grip of snow and impass-
able mud has disappeared, and the
contending forces are paised, watch
ing each other like duellists, for the
first move, which will mean that the
most sanguinary period of the war has
begun. ...
Something seems bound to happen
before another month has passed II
the present weather holds. Indeed.
even now the ground in some sections
is quite fit for fighting.
The Great Offensive.
The enemy continues to make in
tense preparations for what has been
advertised as the great offensive"
German troops and guns keep pour
ing into the western front, and there
are Indications that a few Austrian
units are in Flanders.
Certain areas bank of the German
front have been hleared for action,
and daily bodies of trops have been
practicing attacks under the tutelage
of experts. Prisoners say that leave
for the soldiers was stopped January
20.
So far as actual fighting is concern
ed, it is still confined to Identification
raids, air activity and occasional
bursts of artillery. Along many miles
of the front, which the correspondent
visited in the last two days, there Is
an ominous quiet One may sit for
hours on a vantage point so close to
the German lines that the enemy can
be working about; yet there are few
sounds of strife.
Silence Portentous
The enemy is playing possum or ig-
nOring the military INDICTMENTS behind
the British lines, and the British them
selves are sitting tight, saying little.
The silence is uncanny, and it is port
entOus. ... .' t.. .~> e.,
Naturally, the entente allied prepar-
atoms cannot be discussed, but it may
be said that everywhere there is the
spirit of optimism. Every soldier in
the long line knows what is coming
and smiles with assurance, for he
knows what his supports are. The al
lies still have a perponderance of men
and guns along this front, and they
have an inclination to use this ad-
vantage. The Germans will find that
their opponents have not wasted the
winter months. , 49, 81 ,