davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

The American Federation Of Labor
adopted a resolution in favor of high
er pay for teachers; post-officc and
navy yard employees. The trouble
about the whole business is that the
American Federation of Labor does
not employ any OF these classes OF
people. II it did it probably would
not DO so yociferous about demand.
ing the payment OF more money to
these classes OF people.
Still there is little doubt, but what
these people should receive more
money and there are others"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

price or part thereof is paid for in
cash.
BE that as it may, both the Crisis
and the Association in question are
people Of tho country and we cannot
find it in our heart to class either in
the category of the class OF people
and organizations that are "dcad-bcat
ing their way" in public favor. For
one, we shall he more careful in the
future for Editor Smith has sounded
warning that tho necessities of the
present day justify.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

ored men of this country. We sec or
think we sec a changed condition of
affairs. which must necessarily bone
fit the colored laboring clements OF
America. We should aot cautiously
and wisely realizing that at last has
come to pass Il practical demonstra-
ton of the biblical declaration. 40.
the stone that the builders rejected
is about to become the head of the
corner"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

The United States Senate insists
that it should have the right to know
about tho treaty now being negotiat.
cd in Paris, even If this knowledge
shall come in a secret session Of that
body. Mr.. Wilson,, who was an open
advocate of open consideration Of all
diplomatic agreements is emphatical-
ly refusing to grant the request and
there ye are"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
NINE. BARNETTs DECLARATION

Madame Ida Wells Barnett means
well, but in some instances she III,
jures the very cause that she espous.
cs by her ovcr-zealOusucSs, unattcnd.
led with sound judgment. When a
journal urges that William Monroe
Trottcr be backed with fifty thous,
and dollars and declares that the
colorcd people in this country should
raise the amount she declares that
this is not strong enough. Still. she
comes forward with the same propo-
sition, not realizing that her backing
placed in the same scale "is not
strong enough" either.
What is the need of discussing
what colored folks have done against
the National Equal Rights League?
This wcakcns the League. The thing
to do is to tell what the colorcd folks
have done for it. Colorcd folks have
been opposing in greater or lesser
degree every movement for their fun
damcntal benefit and those who do
the most of this opposing arc Of the
Ida b. Wells standing i'll the COM
munity and We could we'll include
ourselves also.
Mrs. Barnett declares that he Nc
gro ministers began to fight the
movement instead of saying that
some of the Negro ministers fought
it. for as matter of fact, some of
the most powerful and influential sup
porters OF the National Equal Rights
League are "gcntlemcn Of the CLOTH
II is becoming popular these days to
attack the colorcd clergy and some
OF them arc largely responsible for
this attitude. Still some Of the great
ost leaders we have had have come
from the ministers of the gospel.
God has removed many of them who
have opposed racial interests and He
will remove many more.
William Monroe Trottcr is in the
well in Paris and we are expected to
pull him out over here by sending
him financial assistance. Money is
needed and !. should be sent to him,
He has made most remarkable
fight. Tie Is plucky and true to the
core. N.A '.f' -
He IS not q trimmer Hc has not
accepted compromising appointments
and he has not sought official hon.
ors. Scolding and criticizing are nrt in
order now, this Is no time to anger
either friends or enemies. Help is
needed and William Monroe Trottcr
needs this help. Racial organizations
and religious bodies should send
money to William Monroe Trottcr
and they should see that William
Monroe Trotter himself gets this
help.
We are proud of this Bostonian.
lie may have made his mistakes, but
he is not making any mis-
takes now. He is succeeding in do
ing just what we believe should have
been done by an organized colorcd
commission in Paris. With the lights
before us and speaking off-hand, 1t
seems TO us that William Monroe
Trottcr has outstripncd in service TO
the race every leader, who has sue
ccedcd in going abroad. Mrs. Ida
Well; Barnett means we'll, but for
of showing it. Make friends with our
opp0scrs and our advocates and with
4 united front let lis join in raising
money to send to William Monroe
TrO,tcr in Paris, before his location
is ascertaincd and our natural enc
mics find a way to dcport him.
Our hat is off to William Monroe
Trottcr in Paris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
THE GAZETTE AND FREE PUB
LEGATION.

Tho Cleveland, O., Gazette in its
issue of the 18th inst, says:
Our papers are publishing gratis
entirely too much paid matter" and
ought to stop it, especially in view Of
the greatly increased cost Of every
thing that enters into the printing
and publishing business. This week
The Gazette received q long state
ment with numerous signers in be
half of Assist. Supt. Rescoe G. Bruce
Of Washington. D. c., which we have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Tho Allies propose to invade Ger
many or rather That portion Of 1t
adjacent to the devastated countries
There will be no mob, but there vii
be much rioting and the question up-
pcrmost is, who will pay the bill?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

refused to publish unless ii is paid
for. Prof. Bruce is abundantly able
to do so. too. Certainly he is far
more able to pay for its publication
than our papers are to stand the cost
OF the same. This is equally true OF
much Of the copy" sent to the race
press by Sec. Shillady of the N. y. A.
c. p, the official publication of which
the Crisis does not even "cxchangc"
with mos OF our papers. And much
of that publications. contents each
month, is a "rchash" culled from race
papers. put on the brakes" con-
freres., and "jam them down hard"
You, too need The money" a la Du-
llsois (and that captaincy in the In
telligence Bureau Of the War Depart
ment.)
Who can say that Editor II. G.
Smith is not telling the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the
truth? Especially in the case Of AS
sistant Roscoe C. Bruce is this true.
We plead guilty 70 having permitted
the use Of our columns in a matter
that concerns primarily and almost
exclusively the District Of Columbia,
but we shall be more particular in
the future. Colored men, standing
high in their respective communities
are usually the ones to take adyant-
age Of the poor newspaper men, be
lieving that their influence will more
than compensate for the service rcnd
cred
This is all a mistake. Most Of our
public men have been made. so to
speak by the boosting that they have
received in the columns Of race
Journals. The Shillady communica-
tons may lay claim to being Of pub
lie interest in that the subject matter
is intended to benefit the colored
people Of the country. AS matter Of
fact its primary purpose seems to
keep in the front the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Col
ored People and the New York Girls
lis as Editor Smith says, the latter
does not exchange with many color
led Journals unless the subscription
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
MORE TO COME SOON

More colored troops are expected to
arrive and with them will no doubt
come the fighting units that won dis
'inction on the battleficlds Of Europe.
The Committee OF arrangements
handled this affair without a hitch Of
any kind and marked Improvement
was shown over the welcome accord
cd this body Of troops and those that
visited the city before.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

President Woodrow Wilson Is com
ing homo to appeal to the American
people and the American people arc
waiting for him to come. Most Of
them want him to stay here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

You cannot get into Heaven by the
back gate, although some Of these
people hercSbouts seem to think so.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

To understand this world, get
married: to ponder over past expert
ences and wish for future Eden, get
u divorce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

We went to war and expended for
ty thousand million dollars. What
the people want to know is what
have we to show for it3
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Justice is having hard time in
this country at the present time,
even in the courts of law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Those people, who want TO die can
do so by worrying themselves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

This is the hey-day for dcmagogues
and gay deceivers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Some colored folks live easy and
they die the same way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Planets may be obtained from C.
| Eaward Epps, 1926 Plainrield Avenue.
Plainfield, N. J. If
I
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

thoughtful mans home. Get other
histories If you will but get the
Sweeney history also.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
1T YOU WANT A
Music Guide

TO! LEARN YOU HOW TO. PLAY
all Keys IN music on Piano or Organ;
chat will also teach you to play q
piece in one hour-let me- know.
All Music is Written I'm This. Guide
WILLIAM MONROE,
424-e Catherine ST.. b., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
GREET RETURNING
SOLDIERS.
Continued from first page)
decorated with flags the sight was in
spring.
FLAGS FLYING.


spring.
FLAGS FLYING.
Flags had been strung across the
streets too anC all of the arrange
mems were complete by Saturday
morning. Then came bad news The
contingent OF troops. numbering
about 800 and composed Of the Third
Veterinary Hospital Unit, Nos. 3, 5.
H., and 70 on board the PocahOn,as
that had left Newport News, Va, be
tween the hours of three and four
O'Clock that morning had got stuck
on sand-bar in the neighborhood of
City Point and instead of arriving
here at II o'clock as scheduled. they
did not reach the Old Dominion wharf
until after p. NJ. In the meantime
the streets were lined with a waiting
!: throng OF colorcd folks, who received
the news with evident satisfaction.
AT THE UNIVERSITY GROUNDS
The soldiers boarded the street cars
In waiting and were carried to the
Virginia Union University grounds,
where the committee Of ladies had
provided box luncheons for the sol.
dfers. They lined UP and eat as only
soldiers can eat. It was after s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

This is an age Of little men with
little minds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
FOR SALE.

LOT 5, BLOCK "a, WASHINGTON
PAltk. 23x15O. Bargain, IL, sold
at once. Address, A. p. ALBERT
owner 1851 Third Street, N. w,
Washington, d. c.. 8
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-06

~ MYSTERIES the Russian soul, is
l. "a gained from letter written
by a German officer, on duty in
hlcv, the capital of the Ukraine, to his
brother, Lutheran minister in West
crn Germany. The officer was in charge
OF the jail where the slayers Of General
Elchhorn, the German Governor of the
Ukraine, were imprisoned, and in this
capacity he had occasion to talk with =
Russian girl, one of the accomplices of
the assassination. The letter was nuh-
hshed IN the "Frankfurter Zeitung." 1t
reads:
Dear Brother:
"Outslde the gates of Kicv the fight be-
tween the Hetman's troops and the peasant
rebels (al1as BolshevikD is still racing
'ts the third day of bombardment We are
neutrai-for the time being. 1t is damned
hole we are ln-the most critical stage of
the whole world war. Just the same. We
are smoking our pipes and look forward
with fatalistic Indifference to whatever
may come. have faced similar situations
before and | never despaircd.
"As was making my rounds to-day in the
headquarters building, ] visited the iail
where the political prisoners arc kont
They are separated in a row of cells
stopped in front of corner cell. occnn;ed
by a woman who participated in the F;cb.
norm murder. I peered through the little
window. She was lying on her berth. dou-
bled up-l thought she was asleep.
she notices me and raises her head for
minute The floor of the cell is Uttered
With books in a vase there are two cbrvs-
anthemun1s. Woman, what on earth have
l to do with you?
"The guard reports to me she nacas H..
cell nervously. look straight into how
eyes through the little window
You arc reading books?'
eyes
"'What knd?'
"'They'rc all Russian
Where did you learn to sneak cor,,.,,
so we'll? '"""
"'At school,
Have you ever been in GERMANY,
"'No.'
Are you Russian?
Ny parents arc Russian. Nv fa,be~ l.
dead my mother lives in Moscow She ;s
old and lonesome for me. She is waiting
and waiting, and can't go and see her
can feel her sorrow.
"'I have mother, too Yes If ono ,s
mother
nat philosophy did you start out
from ? ask abruptly
0he smiles, her eyes brighten: Kant.
lt's his ideas Nothing is more beautiful
than to live for ideas
1--WE Germans also value Kant b,sh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-06
Thinks of the League Constitution

covenant, in its present form, bring Sc
curity to the nation? But whereas
French opinion is divided on the point
(Capus answers the question in the af-
firmativc, Pertinax emphaticaly in the
negatlve), the German answer is a
unanimous No. Professor Walter
Schucking, who was appointed member
of the German peace delegation, de-
clares in the "Frankfurtcr Zetung"
(February 2S) that "as long as we are
not included in this league it is nothing
but colossal alliance directed against
us, as every threat or danger of ag-
erosion is made a common concern of
the entire membership" And before
Germany is permitted to join, those al
ready members may fix conditions in a
one-slded fashion; above ALL they have
the power of limiting ornaments for the
candidate for admission without consult
ing it, whereas inside of the league the
limit is set by agreement of the members.
1t is in Article 8, providing for the
limitation of ornaments, that the great
est danger for Germany is discerned.
Professor Schucking saws:
"lnstead of setting general standard of
reduction, say, to 25 per cent of the pre-
war military and naval footing as in the
project drafted by the German Society for
international Law, the geographical stua-
ton and other circumstances arc to be
taken INTO account in each This pro-
vision, when operated by majority hos
tile to us, contains menace. Naturally, if
carried out loyalty by an impartial in
stance, nobody benefits more by it than
ourselves"
The above quoted editorial of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-06

II was sorry that we could not hc alone
at our last breakfast together. The children
wanted to be there too. Poor Xen;. (tho
Cars sister is to be pited Her daughter
mas married herself into worthless and
VICIOUS family and taken husband who is
beneath her. | think she has gone far
wrong HOW much sorrow and suffering
there is IN the world now! A great heart
pam torments humanity and there seems
to be no end to it,
WISH we could find way to live in
qulct and peace. May it be granted us to
be strong and struggle forward on our thornv
way forward to radiant goal I hope YOU
Will not have any difficulties with Alexiev and
that you can soon come back. This is not q
selflsh hope. understand only too well how
e''o pe''o"lhg mob acts when you are near
hey arc afraid of you now and thew must
De ''iaoe sui more afraid of you. Therefore,
wherever you go they must tremble before
you Among the cabinet ministers, too.
you arc power and leader Come hack
soon.
GU see what | ask of you is not for
my own sake and not at all for Rebo,a
SAKE because we know you keep us in YOUR
thoughts all the time. ] know the dutv
That takes you away from us and that now
you are needed there much moro than boro
30 then, as quick you can clear IN vorr
affairs be good and come back here NV
March I, when l hope that all will he &C.
it ought to be.
Come home. Your wfc-your help
meet stands on watch back of the front.
IL ~ true she cannot do much. But all
who have been near by know she is vour
supporter.
Ny eyes ache with tears. ! am roiny
from the station straight for Junefur
Mares church, because it is there We have
always been together. This will ouiet and
strengthen me, and shall pray God for
you, my angel
An, my God, how love you ALWAYS
more and more, my love for you is as deem
as the sea. My affection for you is i'm
measurable
Sleep quiet. Don't cough. The change
OF climate viii help you to better health
May white angels protect you Christ 10
with you and Mother Mary will never leave
you. Our friend (Rasputin) has committed
us TO his guardianship. send you nv
blessing and embrace you tight, and rest
your tired head against my breast Oh
IT Will be bitter for me with the NIGHTS
alone
You arc without sun and sunshine. but
all OF my warm, burning love enfolds Won
you my only Light Of my lifc my treasure
gwen me from Almighty God, knew NV
arms are around you and my lips touch
yours. We are always together and We
snail never be parted. Goodby, my dear!
Come back soon. BE good, 20 to Mother
Mafy's church. whore / have so often
prayed for YOU"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-06

biood!ess method the decision which
would in all probability result from
bloody procee ding. Arbitration
viii not eliminate international rivalry, but
it will place it on higher level of civiiza-
tion, just as the elections to the national
! assembly represent a igher level than does
street fighting between government troops
and SpArtacists. Majority does not mean
intrinsic truth or justice, simply legal
force which one is sensible enough to rec
ognize without waiting for tangible proof
Of its superiority.'
1t is another question whether Ger
many can trust the methods of arbitra-
ton provided for in the covenant. Pro-
fessor Schicking, in the article quoted
above, deplores that
"although the entire development of inter
national law has led to the demand for an
impartial tribunal to adjudicate political
disputes of states, although all along the
line the cry has been for taking politics out
from the procedure OF international media
tomas this, when exercised by tie gov
ernments themselves, always took the char
actcr of prejudiced fntervention-in spite
Of all this, the Paris statute transfers media
ton to an executive council, composed as
purely diplomatic authority from the repre-
sentatves of the five great powers and
those of four other states designated by
the body of delegates"
The Hague correspondent of the Der
liner Tageblatt" has the same danger in
mind when he warns against appoint
ing, as proposed, the ambassadors of the
several powers into the executive coun-
ell. The interests which the executive
council is supposed to serve" he saws.
ARE, as Wilson himself has pointed out.
profoundly different from the diplomatic
relations OF one country to another"
Such personal union between the Dost
OF an ambassador and that of p renre-
sentative on the executive council" would
substantlate the charge that the leag,e
OF nations is nothing but the Holy Ali
ance restored.
1t may seem curious that the c1auses
relating to colonial rule and the manda-
tary system do not cause much excite
ment. The Hague correspondent Of the
"berllner Tageblatt" merely points out
mat the plan of mandataries is prede-
termned by the different forms of Brit
ism rule IN various parts Of the world.
ana sees IN It's acceptance a distinct Brit
ism victory. The "Frank fiirter Zetunc"
dlsmisses the topic with the remark that
the covenant strives to cover the theft
OF inc German colonies with a fig leaf.
~ very strong note is sounded NV
"Vorwarts' in reference TO Article On
inc labor clause 1t quotes the pro-
vision in full:
The high contracting parties will on
dcavor to secure and maintain fair and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-06
The Czarina's Last
Love Letter

EVHE Chicago poet, Carl Sandburg
says The Tacoma Times" has
A brought back to America from
stockholm most remarkable
letter. 1t is letter said to have been
written by the unhappy Czarina of Rus.
STA to the Gar just before the latter's
abdlcatlon. Mr.. Sandburg is quoted as
calling it "the strangest letter of love
politics, war and religion ever written
by woman The text of the letter
as published by the aforementioned
paper, follows:
Isarkoe Seio, Feb Of, 1917.
My Best Beloved: Sorrow and a hurt
Was inside of me when | let Won 90 INV
yourself without any company at all from
our rare little Bebo. What a chastlv time
1t IS we are living through! And our part
ing at this time makes it all the moro
Snastly. For now when you are tired and
worn out cannot be near by to take care
of you.
God has laid heavy cross on YOU.
WISH deep within me that | could helm
you carry this burden. You are brave
ana piucAy. With all my soul | am suffer
ING with you, moro than | can saw in anv
words write you. What can do more
IMAM pray to God and pray again? Our
dear friend (Rasputn). who now finds hin,
self IN the other world, he, too, pravs to
God for you. There he is near to ma
But how willingly [ would consent to hear
MS comforting and quiet voice now.
am convinced God is going to reward YOU
Tor what you must now suffer and stand
against. But how long must we now wait :?
1T does seem as though our situation
ID going to improve. Ny dear, all YOU
need is TO be firm and show the strength
of your hand! That is just what the Rus
slams need. You have never failed to show
them kindness and goodness of heart; let
them now understand that your fist is
doubled and ready! They ask that Of YOU
themselves. Many have said lately to me,
We need the knout' II is strange, but
such IS The nature Of the SIav.
"Io be firm now means to be cruel and
warmly loving at one and the same time.
From the time they first came to know
you and Kalinjin (Mnistcr Protopopov)
they have been more quiet. You must
teach them 10 be afraid Of you-your affcc-
ton il too little for them. child that
cares for it's father must be afraid to be
disobedicnt and bring sorrow to it's father
Bomctimes man must drive with tjpht
reins, not loose, never letting 20, but keep
ing the strongest hand he knows how to
use. Then people will think more highly
ii him as II good man. If he is ALWAYS
eoft they viii not understand him. The
human heart is mysterious The upper
slasses do not in their hearts care for 4
mid course Of conduct. In association
With them spirit Of determination IL need
cd, particularly nov.