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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

analysis. 1t will Do found that poll.
tics is AZ the bottom OF the whole
business.
If we could get all Of our people
to cease being insulting in their dc.
mands and to insist upon their rights
III manner that would w.n sympathy
and respect from those who misrc-
present and abuse us, long stride
would have been taken in tho direc.
ton Of securing oil of their rights
and privileges unoer the law. Ger
tain 1t is, that tho problems now
confronting tho American people can
only DO settled permanently by deal
ing justly with the members OF the
body'politic. without regard to their
race or color.
They have been bounding tho
black men and their offspring for
half century in manner that beg
CARS description. They are after the
white men now in tho same manner.
although they are calling them the
industrial Workers of tho World, So,
sialists and Bolshcvists Certain it is
we are living under socialist form
OF Government fo" the national ofri-
cials are going so far rs to say how
much sugar, coal and the like one
shall store in his own house after he
has paid for the Same and defining
what he shall eat and In u manner
what he shall wear.
We are living under war condi-
tons, although the war Is over and
1t is openly charged that the word
OF those in charge of the National
Government is given only to be brol1
en- when the necessity therefor aris-
ca. But God reigns, His promises mr."
lmmutable and those who put their
trust ia Him are waiting to witness
the downfall and failure of these new
tangled notions and the diBcomfit-
urs OF the unworthy mon and uo-
mon. who havo secured Temporary
seats in high places.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Goyernment by injunction seems to
nave been very popular in New Or
.canS, Louisiana. when a United
States Judge issued an injunc ion
prohibiting the United States Rcvc.
nue. officers from interfering with the
sale of liquor. The drinking folks had
genuine Thanksgiving celebration
While they are condcmning District
Judge Andcrson's injunction against
the miners in Indiana. they are prais-
ing Uni cd States District Judge
Rosters injunction against the Unit
cd States Revenue Officers in Louisi-
ana.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

and that. the worldwide audience
which he will win for hook like
.h's will lcs'l. III incalculable benu
fit to tho race. ,1.4 ,.. le
The second book, "The Shadow"
by Mary White Ovington, chairman
OF the N. A. A. c. T., is novel of
extraordinary interest ut also will
appear in January. 1t deals with a
Southern White girl of aristocratic
family who has been left as an in
FAINT on tho doorstep of Negro cab
in, grows up in this environment be
Loving herself colorcd, and then at
tho age Of TWEEN y-one learns of her
real parcntage and goes out to start
!, HE anew in the Northern White
World. Her adventures North and
South hold the attention from the
IRIS page to the last. This is not a
DOCK or propaganda, but a story of
deep human interest and passionate
sympathy.
The third hook, which will not bo
ready until next Spring is being pro
pared by Miss Ovington and NJ. #.
Pritchard head Of the Evcrc [ School
Of Boston. 1t will he n school reader
specially adapted 20 the needs OF col
ored children. Why should these
children only study books that de-
scribe the achievements Of the White
race and never mention the nob.e
deeds and eloquent words of Negro
es? The new school reader Is an
answer to this question. 1t will in
troduce colored children in the c'e-
men'ar schools to the best thoughts
and finest deeds of their own race
These three books as soon as they
are published, may be detained from
the Crisis, or from any booksel err, or
direct from the publishers Harcourt
Brace and Howe, Inc. 1 West 47th st.
New York
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

the Indictment of Senator Truman
VI. Newborry Of Michigan would have
attrac ell moro attention and occas-
.0ncd more comment were 1t not for
ihe fact that it "smacks of politics"
and indicates that the great power
of the Government with its great
financial resources has been used
and utilized to crush him. There will
como time some day when prose-
cutions will DO made upon tho basis
of an honest intention to punish the
guilty and not with the ear-marks
of spite and malice everywhere in
evidence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
UNION DEFEATS HAMPTON In
100 GAME.
(By Charles II. Williams.)

Under clear skies Union and
Hampton met In Richmond on
Ttank%gi' re Day on IIovey Fed
for one Of he football classics OF the
year Union kicked to Hampton
who made several gains by rushing.
After exchange Of punts, Hampton sc
cured the ball on Unions 40 yard
line where she began linc-smash-
ing game that bewildered her oppo-
nents carrying the ball oUnion's
two foot line. Here Hampton was
pena'i?ed Is yards for pushing. Dur
ing the remainder OF the first half
the ball see-sawed up and down tho
field. neither side gaining the ad-
vantage.
The third quarter orened with
Union receiving he kick off. The
hall was in the middle Of the field
most of this quarter but in the last
period Union completed forward
passes getting well down in Hamp-
toms TERRITORY. In the lost few MN
ntes the mighty toe Of Hucles made
the first sore. when he succeeded
In driving the pigskin between the
unr'rhts. This was followed nv n
touchdown made in he last minute
and n half resulting from an inter
cented forward mass which was car
RED inside OF Hampton's five yard
line. From here the bal was rushed
over for touchdown.
The features Of the game were the
forwarding passing by Union and the
w,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
MIN. IN KHAKI SWINGING PICKS
IN KANSAS MINES.
l"'1i" Who Fought Bochos In Europe
Now I1nttlo for HoIple.is
In Coal Pits.

STRIKERS SEE WORKERS COME
Operations in Progress in Pittsburgh,
hans., Area. and First Coal Dug
by Volunteers viii DO on Way 10
Consumers Today.
Pittsburgh, lkans., Dec. l--Produc-
ton or coal in the strip pts of the
Pittsburgh field by volunteer work
ers under the State rcccivership plan
began today and before dark operat-
IONS were III full swing in four pits,
with three others ready for work by
morning.
Cars were placed for loading and
tomorrow will see the first coal mill
Cd by the State OH its way to West
crn kansas, where Governor Henry
). Anon directed the first shipment
be sent. The strip pit mines in the
northern and sou llcrn districts OF
Crawford County were under mill
tary control tonight. Colonel Perry M.
lloisington Fourth Kansas Infantry
was in charge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
Roy Robert Jcttn's Sayings

I, Rev. Robert letter born and rails.
cd in Amelia County, Va, want to,
prove to the world by this Bible The,
Governor OF a building shingled'
with the sun. AS God stretched out
tho fox chase across the sky as the,
great rainbow, which is to show to,
the world with his own stretching
out the fox'chase across the sky, so,
let The world turn to the 126th Psalm.
and Sth verse. The Sun rules by day.
for His merces endureth forever.
The moon and stars rule the night.
November 26th the above painters,
commenced" painting up about four
o'clock and finished up ny five and
proved up by the 9th the power OF
the world. They paint up with the
Sou'h west wind.
The ssh elephant News for above
period commencing to clear up the
world at o'clock finish up, by s
o'clock. You can see the beautiful
world at o'clock with the S. w
wind,
REV ROBERT JETER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
MANY WEAR UNIFORMS.

a large proportion of the men wore
army uniforms and on the shoulders
of many were the insigras OF the di-
visions with which they had served
overseas. They were dressed for work
Heavy boots and hobnai!cd shoes hat
had been worn on the battle feds OF
France again were doing service.
Crowds of miners gathered to see
the incoming volunteers and express
cd surprise at the size and evident
strength OF the men. In all four car
loads Of guardsmen and volunteers
reached Pittsburgh today.
o. III. Hubert. general manager dis
covered that he could use more men
than he at first called for, and wired
Governor Allen to send more work
ers at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
COOK FOUND LYING ON HOT
STOVE IN KITCHEN.
Cts,oner Believes She Was Dead
Before Her Clothing Ignited.

Mrs. Macedonia Miller, colored
cook employed for many years in the
home Of Mrs. A. Trent Miller, SIG
Yves. Grace street was found ying
across the stove in the kitchen burn
ed almost to a crisp on the oath ult.
Coroner Whitfield concluded after in
vestigation tha- she died from natur
ual causes, falling on the stove when
suddenly stricken. Her clothing
caught fire and this gave rise to the
theory first entertained that she
was burned to dea h. 1t is the he
lief Of the coroner that she was dead
h"T"re ner clothing ignitcd. Mem.
hers Of the family found her and
promptly reported the case to him
The oman was about 70 wears old
end was held in high esteem bv tho
fam'ly. 1nterment was in Wcohlrnd
Cemetery. Funeral Direc or, Robert
G.. Scott officiated
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Colorcd folks are their own worst
enemies. They abuse each other
worse than any one else, applying 10
themselves tho most degrading cpl
thets and then they get as mad as
old Harry" il a white man does the
Same thing. They should respect
each other and themselves and this
Will DO strong inducement for 9TH
crs to respect them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
MISREPRESENTATION AT SIXTH NIT:
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.

The members Of the church are re-.
auested 20 re-register their names soon
as possible. Cards have been printed
Tor this purpose and you can get
them by asking the clerk or any off.
Ger Of the church. Parents are asked
to see that their children re-register.
ANY member failing to re-register as
IS requested by the church will No
longer he member uf this church.
Hoping that every member will see
the Importance and reregister at once
l remain,
Yours as ever.
REV. r. Y. PEYTON. Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
AN INDISCREET FRIEND.

Mr. e. Morgan Shepherd Of Ash
land, Va, may be al right, but he
Is built wrong. His letter to the Rich
mond, Va, Evening Journal Of the
26th ult., had a tendency to do more
harm than good. He helps in one way
and he hinders in two ways, thus
multiplying + good he has done. Whea
he attempts to ridicule a progressive
Journal TINT advocates a friendly fe,l
ing amongst the races, he criticizes
the Chief Executive Of this State who
has done the same thing.
Certainly, the Richmond, Va. Even
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Bucna Vista, Va, Oct. 13, 1918.
This is to certify that have re.
ce'Ved from John Mitchell. Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor OF tho Grand Court
OF Va, Order OF Calanthe, ($15O.0O)
one Hundred and Fifty Dol'ars In
payment Of the dea Il claim OF Sis
ter Laura Patterson who was q mem
Dor OF Buena Vista Court No. 1876 OF
Buena Vista, Va. Signed:
J. F. STRATTON, SERGT.,
Administrator. Estate Of LAURA Pat,
teraon. deceased.
Witnesses:
MRS. ELIZA DAVIS,
MRS. IDA NORRIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

The Socialists in Italy refused to
hear King Victor Emmanuel deliver
his address and there are millions Of
others who refuse TO hear the Social
lists.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Governor WestmoreIant Davis is
an adept at commonsense practices
and the miners Of Virginia know it.
A loaded gun held as a threat is
more powerful than one that has
been fired. j;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

From the way that His Excellency
Westmoreland Davis settled the coal
strike, it would seem that he has a
political bee In his bonnet. He used
wisdom, common-sense and rare judg.
ment and accomplished the result
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
MORE MEN ON WAY.

A Topeka dispatch says 500 addi-
tlonal volunteer coal diggcrs onight
were sent to the Pi tsburgh coal dis.
trict. That brings the total number
or volunteers already sent to the min
es to approximately 900.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

defense play Of Hampton. Taylor ana
Hucles were the stars for Union,
while Wood and Gayle played stellar
bail Tor Hampton. The game was
clean and well played throughout.
Officials: Referee, Gideon Smith:
Umpire, Pinderhughes; Lincsmau,
Moore. Time Of quarters: 10 minut.
es' Score Union 10; Hampton O.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

The interference Of the National
Government with everything relating
our troubles. We do not know yet
just what will be the end of them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

The United States Railroad Admin
istration cleared eleven million dol.
lars during the month Of October,
but rs this same concern has Il deficit
Of over two hundred and sixty-nine
million dollars. it hardly feels the
effect Of the increase.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Ex-President William Howard
Taft speaks OF rure motives. 1t is
time TO call attention to the necessi-
ty for pure motives in governmental
action every where.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

A campaign is to be waged against
the use Of tobacco, it is said and
those who like he weed will soon be
in the position Of those who liked the
liquor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

This Is a mild winter and the price
OF coal makes tho average person
smile, when the warm days como and
60. ,t,. u:,l
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

,,ss.sN, ~. III st<sss. a
without using the weapon that the
minors knew he could use If he SO
desired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

People, who go to heaven seem to
be well satisfied after they got there.
We Judge this from the fact that
none Of them over como back.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Money Is plentiful. but when 1t is
used to buy food and clothing, it be
comes mighty scarce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Some folks now want Il war with
Mexico We are satisfied that those
WHO saw actual fighting do not want
any war with anybody.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
VICTIMS OF SMASH

= The injured arc:
Dorothy Weldon, eight years of age
badly bruised and cut.
Mrs. IL w. Weldon. cuts and bruls
cs about face and knees.
II. III. Weldon, cuts about face.
osborne Jones, severe cuts about
race and neck and Il probable frac-
turc of the right arm
Richard a. Ruddcr fracture of tho
right hip. cuts and bruises.
MIR. Weldon was going west on
the Cary Street Road and was turn
ing south into lemsen Avenue when
the car driven by Jones crashed into
the rear wheel Of his car. Both cars
were reduced to mass of wrcckage.
The body OF Mr.. Wcedon's car was
torn from its chassis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Preachers, who have not had a
salary raise in four years are work
ing for about half pr, and--moSt OF
Them know it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

WANTTD--- A person GALE or female
to DO general I,aninR.
Apply at
81 N. 4tA 81
THM rLANET,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

People who want couples separat-
cd will find the matrimonial route
the best ono to accomplish that re-
suit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

1t looks to us as though the thco-
rctical plans for tho running of this
government have broken down.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Heaven is our home, but, Oh, how
few OF US want to go there now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
WARRANTS SERVED ON OSBORN
JONES AND IL. A. RUDDER.

WARRANTS SERVED ON OSBORN
JONES AND IL. A. RUDDER.
Roth Are Charged With Exceeding
Limits OF Speed Law.
AUTOMOBILES REDUCED TO MASS
OF WtarCllAIE.
Car Driven by w. il. Weldon Is
Torn from Chassis.
Five people were injured and TAX
Oh to tho hospital one an eighty ear
o.d grl, when Two automobiles, one
said to have been travelng at terrif-
&c speed, crashed together at henson
Avenue and Cary Street Road, about
6:15 o'clock last nigh.
Osborne Jones, aged twenty six,
Vice-president OF Smith and hicks
Co., All ex-army aviator ana former
instructor i'll stunt aviation i'll France
and his companion, Richard A. Itud
DER, a bond salesman were placed un
der arrest ut Stuart Circle Hospital
within an hour after .he acclucnl.
Jones is the son OF Archer G.. Jonos
president of tho Duplex Envelope
Company residing at 203 West Frank
lin Street
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
PASSING CAGT HEARS CRASH

Dr. beverly Tucker was passing
when Tho accident occurred and stat
cd last night that he heard the crash
as tho cars collidcd. He hurried to
tho assistance OF the accident yict;ms
md removed all of them but Jones
10. Stuart Circle Hospital in his car.
Jones disappeared Immediately aft
or the accident and later It. was
learned that he had run and, walked
Ill the way to the Stuart Circle. The
distance Is more than mile. Mfstok
ing tho home OF G. l.. Corbin Mt 2
stuart Apar: ments for the hospital
no walked into the parlor, covered
with blood and sank down on a chair.
The screams OF his wife brought MIR.
Corbin to the scene and he declared
last night that Jones Mt first refused
to give his namo or where he had re
ccived his injuries.
When it was suggested that an am
bulanca be called from the Virgin
In Hospital, Jones is said to have OBJ
lccted violently hut finally agreed to
go to the Stuart Circle Hospital
Then he declared he was too c1-
hausted 10 walk further, and aid
was summoned from the hospital 10
Gated across the street and lie Was
carried there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06
JONES DENIES HE DROVE CAL

JONES DENIES HE DROVE CAR
1t was stated last night by the po-
nee that after being taken to the
hospital Jones denied that he was
tho driver OF the car at the time Of
the accident and because, of his
statements. both Jones and Ruddcr
were charged with careless and recli
less driving while under the inf.u-
encc OF Intoxicating liquor, the ar.
rest being made by Police Lieutcn-
ant Holt.
Friends OF Jones stoutly de-
ny that he was under the in
f!uenco OF liquor at the time
or the accident or that he had
been drinking during the day.
imdder is twenty-six years of age
and lives at 1104 West Franklin ST.,
lie Is emp Dyed as a bond salesman
by cambridge and Co., CT Philadel-
p'ia. His injuries and those of little
Dorothy Weldon were the only ones
considered serious by hospital authors.
ties.
WELDON ON WAY HOME.
MT. weldon, who moved to Rich
mond /only ;hree months ago from
Ohio to make it his permanent home
declared last night that although he
looked in both directions when turn
ing into Rcmsen Avenue he saw no
one. The first he knew OF the acct
dent he declared or of the proximity
OF the her car, was when he felt
, the shock OF the collision.
DR.. Tucker the first man on tho
scene, stated that the car in which
young Jones was riding passed i m
on the Atlantic Coast Line Bridge
and was travelling at a very fast specd
! Mr.. Weldon was going ives. on the
! Cary Street Road to his newly pur-
chased home. the Gillette Mansion,
near Rothesay. the home Of Jona-
than Bryan.
Jones was baiied after his arrest
for $500. Rmdder was held under
500 bond. Both were bailed for Sat
urday, when their cases will come up
Tor hearing in Police Court.
Chimes Dispatch }
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1919
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

JOAN MITCHRLL. JR.. EDITOR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Al! communications intended tor publication
sLluiG b. amt 90 a. to reach US BY Wednesday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

Car Driven by w. ii. Weldon l.
Torn from Chassis
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EUBSCRlPTtON RATES

Elk Months NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. J. 10
rnss kcu,ht. Observation-Disclosures. .Gs
fpIe!gp subscriptions. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 400
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Entered at the Post once at Richmond, Yirginii.
sscUnd-,iusa matter.
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10th Are Charged With Exceeding
Limits OF Speed Law.

AUTOMOBILES REDUCED TO MASS
OF WHECkAIlG.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-12-06

STRIKERS SEE WORKERS COME
The sun., 1919-02-09
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF. THEATRES

VIII be the twenty-fifth extravaganza
produced at the Winter Garden since 1t
was opened on March IL, 1911. 1t is in
TWO acts and eighteen scenes. The
book and lyrics were provided by Har-
old Atteridge and the music by Sig
mund Romberg and Jean Schwartz. OF
the twenty-five Winter Garden produce
tons Mr.. Atteridge has supplied the
book and lyrics Of all but four.
In the cast are Charles Purcell, Ade-
laide and Hughes, Ralph Herr, Audrey
Maple, Sydney Jarvis. William and
Gordon Dooley. the Watson Sisters.
Kitty and Fanny; Sam Ash, Tom
Lewis, Katherine Van Pelt. Trixie Jen-
merry, Shirley Sherman. Mart Fuller
Golden, Anthony Hughes, James
Daley, John Kearns. Arthur Cardinal.
Alexis kosloff. and Flore Revalles, late
OF the Serge de Dlaghileff Russian
Ballet. Matinees will be given on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday.
Tho Shakespeare Playhouse. Frank
McEntee director announces "As You
Like 1t" as the next production TO be
The sun., 1919-02-09
WHAT A CAST MEANS TO ME-
py OLIVER MOROsCO.

I have on many occasions been
asked What is a typical Morosco cast
and what does It signify?"
And to further quote my questioners
I have been confronted with why
don't you use more stars in your
plays?"
Ny answer is now as it always has
been and probably always will be.
select my casts from among actors and
actresses whom l believe capable OF
playing parts. regardless OF, whether
or not they have ever had their names
In incandescents on. broadway. II
they have previously enjoyed success
on a New York stage 50 much the bet
ter, but the fact that an actor. whom
I might believe particularly suited to
play part has not before been heard
Of along the Great White Way would
not for an instant make me hesitate