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The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
A Camoufleur.

A good story is told by the dean of Carlisle. It concerns a clergyman who, taking occasional duty for a friend in one of the moorland churches in a remote corner of Cum- berland, was one day greatly scan- dalized on observing the old verger, who had been collecting the offertory, quietly abstract a half-crown before presenting the plate at the altar rails.
 After service he called the old man into the vestry and told him, with emotion, that his crime had been dis covered.
 The verger looked puzzled. Then a sudden light dawned on him.
 Wy, sir, you doan't mean that ould half-crown of mine! Why, I've lead off with he this last fifteen year."
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
Manufacture of Bullets.

American experts are adopting French methods for the manufacture of bullets for shrapnel and shrapnel bombs. In the first months of the war the French made all the bullets in molds, and the best that could be achieved by this hand method was the production of about 250,000 bullets in day by ten workmen. By machinery now in use, ten workmen produce 2,500,000 bullets day. The French manufacturers cast the lead alloy and antimony into cylindrical ingots, each weighing 132 pounds. The ingots are placed in hydraulic press which runs the lead into twelve wires. The wires, being wound upon wooden bobbins, have a capacity of ton. From the bobbins the wires are fed into a hy- draulic punch, and thus twelve lead spheres are cut from the wires at one operation. The spores are placed in revolving barrels and rendered smooth.-The Salt Lake Mining Re- view.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
Young Camouflage Artist,

Bessie is a bright one. The other day her teacher set her and her schoolmates to drawing, letting them choose their own subjects. After the teacher had examined what the other children had drawn, she took up Bes- sie's sheet.
 "Why, what's this?" she said. "You haven't drawn anything at all, child.'
 Please, teacher, yes I have" re- turned Bessie. "It's a war-picture-. long line of ammunition wagons at the front. You can't see lem Cause they're camouflaged."
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
WHEN WAS THE FIRST
 SUBMARINE INVENTED?

Many people are of the opinion that the first submarine was the one in- vented by Patrick Holland, but which was sunk in it's experimental stage. This is not true. The first submarine boat was manufactured for James the 1 by Dutchman, and Robert Fulton built one that was maintained under water for four hours in 25 feet of water in the North river, and after ward torpedoed an old vessel. In 1863 vessel partly submersible fired d torpedo at the Hoosatonic in Charles town harbor, but the torpedo failed to explode. Later the boat was sunk in collision with the vessel it tried to torpedo. In the latter part of the war Holland experimented with a U-boat, but it met with small suc- cess. The present underwater boats are under the Lake patents, although the French succeeded in making a somewhat different type of boat. The German boats are of the American type, but have been improved in size and have wider cruising range than any now in use by the Allied powers, the Allies not having occasion for that class of vessel.
 U-boats are of no real value against armed vessels having guns of equal power, and the fact that submersion will not protect them from the deadly depth charge that may be used against them. Had the much heralded Hammond torpedo proven it's worth no harbor on the German coast would have been safe from the inroads of the Allies, as it was confidently pre- dicted that this great death dealing instrument could be directed by wire less distance of 25 miles and ex- ploded at any time the controller so desired. Yet it is not impossible that such torpedo will be possibility of the near future.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
Legal Honesty.

< A New York lawyer tells of con. versation that occurred in his pres ence between bank president and his son, who was about to leave for the West, there to engage in business or his own account.
 "Son," said the father, Con this, the threshold of your business life, de. sire to impress one thought upon your mind: Honesty, ever and always, is the policy that is best"
 "Yes, father" said the young man
 "And, by the way" added the gray beard, "I would advise you to read ur a little on corporation law. It will amaze you to discover how many things you can do in a business way and still be honest"
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
Postponing the Quarrel.

A lady who lives in our neighbor- hood hired small boy to do little piece of work for her. He got a friend to help him. When the work was finished she gave the first boy g quarter-the price agreed upon be- forehand. Then a difficulty arose about the division of that quarter We overheard the conversation.
 "I'll match you for the odd cent"
 "Aw, rats!n said the first, who was a sport. "I1l match you for the whole quarter!"
 'T ain't no gambler" protested the other. "Let's buy a Thrift Stamr with the quarter, an start a partner. ship book.'
 And they did.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
She Had the I,ast Word Tb.t T,me.

She Had the Last Word That Time.
 "Ma," roared the so-called head of the house. Where in the demnition bow-wows is my hat? It's a shame the way things disappear around this house. l would just like to know where that hat is."
 "So would l." replied friend wife very figidly. "You didn't have it on when you came home last night"
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Reckon the days in which you have not been angry, I used to be angry every day; now every other day; then every third and fourth day; and if you miss it so long as thirty days, offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

All you are asked to do is to buy only necessary things and then loan not give-your savings to your gov ernment to help it fight your war.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Our men in the trenches and in the submarine chasers are doing their part. Are you doing your part? Buy War Savings Stamps to your utmost capacity.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Can you refuse to loan your savings when other men give their lives Buy War Savings Stamps.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Matter of Disposition. "How do they fish for pearls, dad?" "Well, some wives threaten and others nag"
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
AnhYdrOus.

This is the driest story ever told: A Scotchman and an Irishman went into a saloon the other day to get a drink, and the Irishman had no money.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Recruiting Officer--But what would 8 boy like you do in the army?
 Lad-Don't you need a caddie to carry your swords and things?
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Buy War Savings Stamps to the ut most of your financial capacity, and then increase your capacity by saving more.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
Easier Than FOrh.

"I'm mighty glad they've got one general now for all the Allied armies. Let's see what's that his name is 2" General Issimo, believe"
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Ira Hart, stockman and rancher oi Oak Creek, was in town Monday.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

undermining our morale, sinking our ships and kfing eur men only stirs to action
 If every American buys one War Savings stamp on June 2sth 1t will add 425 million dollars our war fund
 But that is not enough We must pledge i've times that Our quota for the nation s two billion dolars to be raised through the sale of War savags Stamps this year. 7--s G---
 Let's strike another telling blow ts the Kaissr on June 18th by taking up every dsar s tAat two bIlcns
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
What Will Be Your Answer?
June 18th National War Savings Day

Let every man, woman and child jeln in answer that can be heard from one end of Germany to the other-an answer clear strsng and Q true that 1t may have far greater effect than any of us can imagine. on Germanys future policy.
 Let this be our answer-let every man. woman and child in this great land of pledge himself to buy as many War Savings Stamps as hs or she cah possibly afford Let's show German auteeracy that instead of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
MIR. CLAY APPOINTED.

Bristol, Tenn, Va, August 1915
Robert l.. Clay President OF the Ne
gro Business League OF Bristol has
just been appointed to Il Very re-
sponsiblc position in the Department
OF Public ms ruction OF Tennessee
While attending the National Negro
business League meeting at Atlantic
City, n. j., he received Il telegram
from Hon. S. l.. Smith, Supelintcn
dent of Rural Schools OF Tennessee
announcing his appointment as rural
school extension agent for the State
of Tennessee. Tho appointment was
made by Prof, Smith aud Prof. w.
j. Hale, the latter President OF the
State Normal School at Nashville.
The important appointment was
secured for the Bristolian through
the efforts of Senator J. Parks Worlcy
Senator Worlcy has taken II very act
i've interest in behalf Of the Negro
race in Tenn, and in connection with
the rural school work he some time
ago decided to use his Efforts to have
Robert E. Clay appointed to have
charge Of this movement.
The duties of President CLAWS new
position consist in visiting all sections
or the State and fostering the move
mcnt Tor better schools longer school
terms and better health among the
Negroes, In addition to creating n
friendly feeling Of cooperation be-
tween the races.
The leaders of the colorcd race at
Atlantic City were c1atcd over the
Keen interest shown by Senator Wor
ICY III the welfare Of the race in
tennessee and congratulated him
warmly upon the selection OF the
bristol race leader to head the i'm
portant now movement In tho volun
tecr State.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
.ELKS HELD 4 GREAT
SESSION III CITY
Of BAL |MORE

Baltimore, Md.-When the 10Th
annual session of the Grand Lodge of
the Independent Improved Benevolent
Protective Order of lGlks came to Il
close Thursday afternoon Of last
week it was voted one of the best yet.
The delegates and visitors had como
from many cities and towns and they
were all enthusiastic over Bultimore'S
hospitality. While the parade on Tues
day of last week was agreed to be
one of the best i'll the history in the
order, the ball at the Lyric was vol
I'd II big triumph socially.
After voting $4,000 toward the next
suing year were elected: Almond W.
Liberty Loan, the delegates voted TO
hold their next session in Washing
ton.
The following officers for the ell
Scott; Washington; Grand Exalted
Ruler, y. j. Brown, Richmond Va;
Grand Esteemed Leading Knight, DR..
}. Henry Lewis, Michigan, Loyal
Knight, j. II. Shabds, Philadelphia;
Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight,
George III. Bates, Newark, N. j.
Grand Secretary; James II. Carter,
Richmond. Va; Grand Treasurer; the
Rev. c. Q. Cummings, Baltimore;
Grand Chaplain; w. II. Southall,
Minneapolis, Mimi, Grand Esquire;
II. B. Kane Grand Tilcr; }. Clay
Smith Washington and Dr.. p. O.
Stephens, w mington, Del Grand
Trustees.
FRANKLIN JOHNSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
LABOR DAY PARADE IN WESu
POINT, VA.

Hurrah for Labor Dayi Largo
crowds, old and young, were ont
Our beloved friend and brother, Car
rlngton l.. Harris was chief marshal
OF the parade and was on the lob
his morse was very stylish and he
was followed by other horsemen, Mr..
u. w. Allen, Sir Andrew Davis, Miss
nate Smith. OF Sweat Hill, Va, Mas
ter James Roy, Mr.. Charles Jackson.
Sergeant John Garnette and Mr.
John Wynn.
Capt. George l.. Branch acted as
Major and Capt. Carlton Johnson
mad charge of the Cadets. Sergeant
Joseph Carter acted as captain I'm
charge of tho military, consisting of
the Uniform Rank, x. Of p. of West
Point, Va. and Richmond CITY Ca
diets and Boy Scouts of West Point
and Richmond City.
The Red Cross, Mrs. Alice Allen.
General Director had pageant
right on the job. Camp Fire and
Units Girls Garden Club, floats. We.
hlcles and autos were all in line. At
twelfth and streets the command
was given by Chief Marshal CARING
ton l.. Harris, and executed by Can't.
George l.. Branch. The parade
passed up c street and down e to
First, thence to d street, up D to
FIFTEENTH and back to Twelfth and
streets. Ranks were broken and
the participants filed into the col
ored auditorium.
Rev. 0. B. Simms was master Of
ceremonies and he introduced Rev.
9. l.. Boone, principal speaker Of the
Day. he spoke from tho subject,
HPatriotic Loyalty Of tho Negro
Race Of America" The body dis
missed to meet again at $3.50 p. M.
The visitors enjoyed themselves
among their friends.
At $3.50 p. M. Mrs. Alice Allen
was mistress Of ceremonies. Sever
al solos, quartettes by Mrs. Mary
Rhone and other ladies were rem
dered. All enjoyed themselves eat
Ing ice cream and other good things.
All seemed to enjoy themselves in
the highest degree.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
REV. DIR. a. A. GRAHAM SPEAt
Al REEOKNIEIt SESSION.
Grand Master w. S. WoodSon VIII
Preside i'll Session N0Xt Week.

The 3Sth Annual Session of the
Grand Fountain, U. o. Il. r., will
convene in Richmond, Va, September
10; IL and 18th in the True REFORM
ers Hall.
On Tuesday evening the 10th there
will be public meeting. Mrs. l.. L..
Standard, G. w. S. and Mrs. NJ. T..
Wyatt will deliver welcome address
cs. Mr. Lee Trent Of Pittsburgh, Pa,
and Mrs. Addio Thomas of Peters
Durg, Va, will respond. Miss Oracle
Mcrriwcathrr will recitc.
On "Wednesday night the 18th the
Rev. DR.. A. a. Graham Of Hampton
Va, will deliver Il special message ut
another public meeting on the FRA
formal and Business Life Of the Ne
gro" Dr.. Graham is one OF the fore
most orators and pulpitccrs Of the
race and one Of tic strongest advo-
Gates for race up.ift
TO fail to hear him will be the miss
ing OF Il rare treat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07

by his official dcnunciation Of mobs
and lynchings. We rejoice that public
sentiment is being crystalized against
lynching and We pray for the day
when the majesty OF the law will
reign supreme.
Z. We re-affirm our conservation and
devotion to the American Govern
ment and our high resolve to do all
IN our power to help achieve victory
in the war with Germany. But in
fighting ITO make the world safe for
democracy" we want to make Amcri
ca safe for ourselves. We have in
vested millions in War Stamps: Ii
berty Bonds; the Red Cross; the Y.
M. G. A. and other kindred orrom
cations: we are enduring the sacrific
cs incident to war without complaint:
we weep when America wccps: we
bleed when America bloeds: our
brave soldiers are dying, in the most
crucl war ever wagcd by man; to keen
government of the people for the moo
plc' from Derishing from tho earth.
ana 1T seems to us that as n reward
Tor this unparalleled devotion white
America ought to be willing to law
aside its antagonistic race prejudice
as Il means to help win this WIZ.
3. a committee OF 3 is hereby an.
pointed to present tho appeal to the
secretary Of War. and similar com
mittce to present the appeal TO tho
Direct or-Gcncral OF tho railroads
Signed-IGXecutivc Board-G, T.,
Cannon. Chairman: T.. ~. Belsow So
crctary: a. M. Curtis. G. v. Roman.
a M. brown: A. W. Williams; w.
=. Sordon; j. .. McFall; John A
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
NEGRO LOYALTY.

The following resolution was
adopted by the Mattaponi Baptist
District Association in its last annual
session at Ashland, Va, August LIST.
We the Mattaponi Baptist Associa-
ton in doth Annual session assembled
owing to the crisis thru which the
world is now passing, deem it ncces
sary to state and make public the
following:
We pledge our unboundcd support
to the United States in it's present
war struggle.
We call upon the pastors OF the
churches OF this association to urge
the pews to answer unstintcdly every
sacrificial call OF our Government.
We expect and shall await from
OFF Government treatment in accord
ance to the loyalty and sacrifice with
which the American Negro has al
ways rallied around the Stars and
Stripes.
Rev. c. A. LINDDEY, Moderator
r. N. HILL, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07

vacant and wants Il pastor. For fur
thcr information write +. G. JONES
Church Clerk. King Street, Bedford,
Va.
Mr.. l.. M. Canaday, of Norfolk,
Va, called on us this week.
MIR. Willie Schools, OF Philadelphia
is visiting his mother on the South
side.
Rev. ]. Walter Harris preached to
the congregation of the First Baptist
Church Of South Richmond On last
Sunday morning.
Mr.. Arthur Lewis now "some-
where in France" writes his moth
or. Mrs. Mary l.. Lewis of Midlo-
THAN Turnpike, that everything is
O. X. Over There.
Pvt. II. M. Duncan, of Camp Upton
n. \. is on visit to his mother, Mrs.
Louis Greene, Gil n. First street.
Pvt. Duncan is clad in his overseas
uniform. He will report back to
camp next week
Mrs. r. E. Wesley left last Monday
to attend the annual session of the
National Ideal Benefit Society at
Newport News, Va. After the adj
iournmcnt Of the session, she will
spend the remainder OF her vacation
as tho guest of Mrs. Lille d. Byrd.
Mrs. Amanda Baker. who has
been visiting in North Carolina ar
rived in the city this week. She was
cnroutc to Camp Dix, N. Y, to see
her son. Mr.. Richard Baker. She
was looking the picture of health.
Edward Morris, white Of G15 N.
Bclviderc Street, - ears OF age was
swept into the canal west of Second
Street yards Of tho G.. and @ tracks
last Wednesday while troop train
was passing. lie was drowned.
Mrs. Callic ID. Brown is conval-
cscing after Il protractcd illness at
her residence 5l2 n. Third Street.
Her daughters, Mrs. John w. Howard
of Pittsburgh. Pa, and Mrs. Andrew
y. Wnikor OF Youngstown Ohio,
and their children have returned to
their homes
Rev. w. j. Moss who has been tho
efficient pastor OF tho Mt. Hone
Baptist church for about seven years
has been called for the second time
IN seven months to the pastorate of
the Old Hist rio Cong,lon Street
Baptist Church Providence. r.. I. He
is on a months vacation and leaves
Friday the 30th to bc with the church
ana people for two weeks before
making his decision.
The Elks' Home on North Second
street is being improved. a magnin
cent porch is being erected, adding
greatly to tho appearance of the build
ing. MI. ID. j. Farrar las the con-
tract. Many attended the session of
the national body at Baltimore and
returned homo iubilant over the dis
play there. The Order staged q parade
with band of music last Sunday
afternoon. The draft has depleted the
ranks somewhat. but many arc left
Dehlnd to hold up the banner of tho
great organization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
Y. w. G. A. NOTES.

Miss A. T.. Ruffin, Field Secretary
of South Atlantic Field spoke at the
Y. w. G. A. city conference which
was held at Blue Ridge N. c.. July O.
20. She was introduced by Mrs Bick-
cit wife of Governor Beckett, of North
Carolina.
At this conference representatives
OF fourteen States passed resolutions
conforming lynching anywhere at any
time and for any crime. These reso
lutions were introduced by a physi-
clan from South Carolina.
1t is to be noted that these resolu
tons were passed by tho conference
before President Wilson's declaration
condemning lynching was published.
class In Christian Approach to
Our Colored Ncighbor" was taught by
Mrs. Henry Smells Of Hampton Va.
EX-President Theodore Roosevelt in
the distribution of the Peace Prize
which he won gave $4,000 for work
among colored women an" girls. Said
amount to be administered by Miss
Eva ID. Bowles, Of the National Board
OF Y. w. G. AS. At the conference
Of colored workers held at Hillsboro
N. G. a telegram Of appreciation was
sent Mr.. Roosevelt.
Rev. IT. J. King, pastor Of the
Fifth Street Baptist Church will
speak at Vespers next Sunday even
ing at six o'clock. Solo by Mrs. Su
sic a. King. A cordial invitation to
these services is extended to all.
The jolly Juniors entertained their
friends last Tuesday evening A
short musical program was followed
by enjoyable games and light re-
freshments.
DR.. Thomas Watkins, of Charlotte
N. e., accompanied by his sister,
Mrs. Ley Mcdonald, visited the AS
ISOLATION rooms last week. ......
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs. Lizzie Gaskins, of 400 Or
Jams street, liz very jck
MIR. l.. l.. King arrived in the
city last Sunday from PHILADELPHIA.
Miss Viola Stovall arrived in
the city last Wednesday from Pitts
burg, Pa.
Misses Elizabeth Wilson and Irma
Davis are spending their vacation in
Philadelphia, Pa.
IT, II. IIough, Educational Secre-
'ary' Y. M. G. a., Camp Lee, Va.
called on us.
Mrs. Kate Christian of North Fifth
street IS visiting in Washington and
Asbury Park, N. J.
Mr.. j. b. Evans, Jr., Of Lynchburg
Va. passed through the city cnroute
to Newport News, Va.
Mrs. Lizzie Peyton is spending the
Summer in Brooklyn, N. Y. She has
visited Washington and PHILADELPHIA
MIR. and Mrs. A. NJ. Taylor of
S1st street are visiting their parents
Mr.. anu Mrs. Simon Taylor OF Farm
vile. Va.
Mrs. Roberta Jones Walker and
nor son MIR. Henry Jones, Jr., of
Philadelphia visited the city last
week.
Prof. j. II. Hill, OF Washington, D.
=. Is in the city, the guest OF his
sister, in North Second street. He
is looking we'll.
Mrs. Emma Mayo Coafou and
daughter, OF philadelphia, are visit
ing her brother at 1907 Lester street
Fulton.
Miss Mabel Campbell Of Peters.
burg. Va, was the guest last week
OF Miss Annie e. Thomas Of SIG N.
18th St.
Mrs. Mamie Smithca returned
to the city last Monday after q weeks
visit to her daughter, Mrs Ethel
Jones in Powhatan.
Miss. l.. Bernctta Young arrived
In the city on the 22nd and return
cd to New York on the 31st. She was
looking well.
The Zion Baptist Church congrc
cation entered it's main auditorium
last Sunday and services are being
conducted there all this week.
DR.. r. e. Jones spent several
weeks at Staunton, Va. DIR. NJ w.
Pannill returned here with him and
was his guest during his stay here.
Mrs Lille Hardic of New York
passed through the city last week
on her way to Scottsburg, Va While
here she was the guest Of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Stigger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cary Trueheart
were in the city last week tho guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Norrell, ST..
They have returned to their home in
Atlantic City, N. J.
The Washington street Baptist
church pulpit OF Bedford, Va, ia now
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
In NIcnlorianl.

Ill loving remembrance Of Mrs.
rosa IL. ferguson, who died Septem-
Der i, 1908:
ihon hast conc to thy grave,
And left this weary world,
May you rest IN peace until the morn
When we shall meet again.
To spend eternal years.
Mother, Sisters and Son..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
Married at Florence, S. G.

Florence, S. c., September 3.-Mr.
Leon Hunter and Miss Lee Bishop.
OF Effingham, S. G. were united in
marriage on August 23, at the home
OF Mrs. Eliza Gasque, their aunt
Both parties are members OF the
Meadow Spring Baptist Church. Rev.
Nj. Jones oflicated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
Kew. DIR. Lewis Improves.

Kew n. d. Lewis. d. D., has i'm
proved TO such an extent rs to be able
TO walk out alone now. He may be
seen IN his accustomed place on his
front porch. He has recovered fully
INC use OF his voice and is expected
shortly to enter again upon his pas.
toriai duties at tho Seeorsa Ba.ptist
Church. l}%l'"I W ~! z
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
President Ferguson Now.

DR.. ID. A. Ferguson is now Presi-
dent of the National Medical Associa--
ton and he has been congratulated
by his many friends in this city upon
his elevation to this responsible posi-
ton. G. w. Cabannis, NJ. d., the re
firing official was very popular with
the rank and file Of the membership.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-07
Rev. II. j. King Returns.

Rev. r. j. King, the popular pas
tor Of the Fifth Street Baptist Church
Of this city has returned from his
vacation and occupied the pulpit
last Sunday. He is looking we'll and
the Church is prospering.