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a GREAT AWAKENING.

The Washington, d. c., Post which
has heretofore been an ardent sup
porter Of the administration Is say
ing some plain things these days
In its issue or the 9TH inst, 1t dis
cusses the Peace Conference and
the diplomatic victory Of the
Japanese and the diplomatic failure
OF the Italians in the following lang
uage:
The process by which Japan has
been induced to become member OF
tho league OF nations in spite of tho
refusal TO recognize her as an equal
Is strikingly disclosed by the state
mcnt Of the Chinese delegates to the
Paris peace conference. Japan is
granted strangle hold upon terri
tory and commercial privileges that
belong to her ncighbor and the Chin
csc people in their weakness are left
the privilege OF voicing vain pro-
test.
Japan bided her time and then pro
ceeded to reap harvest. This great
nation had assigned to it the task Of
Policing tho Far East" She did 80
and In addition to the huntsman's
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REV. DIR, A. a. CALVIN SPEAKS
PLAINLY,
The Plea for Uniflcation-Wants No
Turning Around-WilI Accept
Other Churches.
Danville, Va, May 4, 1910.

DaHFlllc, va, May 4, 13lD.
TO all the brethren Of the Virginia
Baptist State OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:
Truly these are strange and per-
ilous times! The peoples and gov
ernments OF earth are left by tho
worlds greatest war in perturhcd
dissatisfied condition. This IS large
ly true In state and smaller evidences
OF 1t can be easily seen IN church.
Amid these conditions we note somo
unprecedented, unexpected and undo
sirable twists and turns In deeds and
doctrines.
But, brethren, "don't let nobody
turn you around" but keep on to
Petersburg. Some of our brethren
are offering ''strange fro" 1t seems
that they would have tho water to
flow up hill, but do not be uneasy,
1t will not do so. They seem to want
tho clouds to sail backward, but fear
not, this will not succeed.
With God to help, we are going
on, going on TO Petersburg and that
in the same old way. We realize
that Petersburg is historic city as
well MS municipality of pastors and
churches that are going to receive
us through open doors that swing
wide upon the golden hinges of
Christian welcome.
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Is shown to be one thing and the put
ting of these plans, even after they
have been accepted quite another. IIo
and his associates will evidently como
home disappointed and Disguised
men. The Post sings 'the song of the
dying swan" when it says:
Thus fade the bright and unsubstan
tiai dreams OF the cIIIltv II nations
and mutual respect for the rights of
all nations! The battle still goes to
tho strong and the race to the
swift. The lion gets the lions share
ana the jackal thrivcs when he cur
ries favor with the mighty. In the
very name of liberty for The very sake
Of preserving the world , a league is
formed which has at its heart the
seeds Of death, because it denies
truth, rewards the strong, robs the
weak and Llasphemes the spirit which
it pretcnds to invoke.
How can any nation subscribe to q
league which ''guarantces" the terri
torial integrity Of nations, in the face
Of what the Paris conference has
just done to China and purposes to do
to Italy?
In dealing with the colored people
of this country, what policy has been
observed; Is it not ono (Which has at
It's heart the seeds Of death, because
it denies the truth, rewards tho
strong, robs tho weak and blasphemes
the spirit that it pretends to invokc?"
We sec or think we see in tho Posts
ringing condemnation OF what is tran
sDiring on the other side, an awaken
ing of the American conscience to
the point Of recognizing and practIc-
ing great principles and sending to
the rear those little men" who have
been stalking in the places of great
men, who have sought solitude until
the storm Of the wicked had over
blown and the sunlight of righteous
ness and tho championing of right
principles arc seen and heard again
in this land.
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The result Of this trip is that we
are convinced:
!. That the truth concerning Ne
groes in this war must be told i'm
partially and entirely.
No conscientious person will deny
this. But he says further:
d. That no person in official posi-
ton dare tell the whole truth.
This is the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth. But It
applies with sIedge-hammer effect to
the aspirations OF tho distinguished
man OF letters. He wanted a captain
'cy in tho regular army and he gave
as his reason for wanting it that he
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-05-10
MRS. SANDS WAS
UNABLE TO DO
HER HOUSEWORK
SUFFERED WITH RHEUMATISM
OF HER HIP.
Prescription C-2223 Gave Relief
Where Others Had Failed.

MIR. w. T.. Sands, Owcnsboro Ky Romc q
writes February 26, 1910, follows:
MY wife had been suffering with rheumatism
OIL inc mp Tor some time and after trying a
number OF remedies without success | saw Pre-
scription C.223 advertised and had it recon-
lncndcd to me. After using one large bottle, my
WIG Is aoic to DC up and is now doing her own
taking this medicine I think Prescription c.
2z23 a wonderful medicine and want to recon-
would be glad to have any one ask mo about
it." ~ NV "'0"'
Prescription C'2223 is giving relief to hundreds
every day. II you suffer with rheumatism l,m.
bago, govt, lame back, and similar troubles 70
to your druggist today and buy n 81. so bottle of
prescription C.2223 and box OF 2223 Liver Pills
your money back II you are not satisfied
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,,S'''|Sf' - 40
It is impossible for patriotic Amcri-
cans to view the proceedings at Paris
with their daily disclosure Of embar-
easements, complications and growing
rosentmcnts without heartily wish
ing that the policy of steering clear
of foreign entanglcments had been
rigidly followed by tho executive in
the conduct Of the war and the peace
adjustments. Nothing but resentment
has been gained for Americans by
the Plume controversy, and nothing
but resentment and deep distrust can
be expected to flow from the Chinese
controversy. The confidence in and
friendship for America, which had
been built up in China by many years
of fair dealing and sympathetic di-
plomacy, now bid fair to disappear
in single day. The Chinese people
now discover that they need not OK
poet America to bcfriend them. Tho
secret bargains OF great powers are
stronger, apparently, than any prin-
ciples which declare for league OF
nations which will respect tho terri
torial integrity OF nations great and
small. Great nations, apparently, are
safe; but small or weak nations, those
which cannot make war or break up
leagues must not expect to have their
territory respected.
George Washington Ia dead, but his
utterances Of moro than ono hundred
years ago read like prophecy, when he
advised that this Government avoid
entangling alliances and avoid being
embroiled In the affairs Of Europe. We
have read for several years now the
high purposes Of this struggle. Presi-
dent Wilson went in the contest with
collegiate theories uppermost and with
an "army" Of college professors and
theorists ut his elbow. He ana they
have been .undeceived. Writing plans
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present until all hearts shall feel aud
know He is there.
Presidents King is calling, breth-
rem! He Is calling us to go with
him to Petersburg. Let us go and
hold up his arms. On to Petersburg,
Petersburg; yes, on to Petersburg.
Yours for tho work,
A. A. CALVIN.
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WANT A GREAT MEETING.

Let us go to Petersburg praying
for a great meeting, having Jesus as
the invisible guest at every session,
to note the speaking, preaching, sing
ing and all the offerings. May He be
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-05-10

ccssful revival in which tho services
were conducted by our pastor. The
secret of his success lay in the fact
that he urged sinners to accept
Christ by the Gospel standard. GRE
pcnt, believe and be baptized, His
forceful expression, "Religion is a
thing to be desircd," led many to
seek the true light. So simple and
plain but fOrceful was his message
that you could oven hear the sinners
say, ! never heard it this way. May
our pastor live long, to point mon to
the Lamb Of God.
Our prayers arc being answered
Our church was never in n better
mood, the spirit Of lovo and service
Is prevailing. | can truthfully say
That we have never had pastor that
has worked and made the sacrifices
as our present pastor. His Is to give
rather than to receive, to minister
rather than to DO ministered unto
AS Il small appreciation of our love
FOR him, not very long ago, we pre-
sented to him a handsome suit Of.
clothes. Last week we raised his
salary. He Is worthy.
HIS RELATION TO THE CITY.
l believe I voice tho sentiment of
the public at large when say no man
has won his way into tho heart OF
the people earlier than he. He
touches every movement in tho city
for good. Recently n man was
wanted at tho wheel to pilot the
Soldier Social Movement. Rov. Coop
err was chosen as tho man. He is
unassuming In his manner but solid
in his convictions. He. is q lover OF
his race.
Other than pastor Of tho Trinity
Baptist Church and Director G eneral
OF the Soldier Social Center he holds
the following Offices: Secretary, DAM
vile Branch N. A. A. c. P; Secretary
United Minister'S and Dcacons Con-
ference and Vice President, Danville
Memorial Association. May Gods
choicest blessings rest upon him.
n. w. NEAL,
Clerk Trinity Baptist Church.
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REV. J. II. COOPER AND Ills WORN,

On July the first, 1916, there came
to us our present pastor, Rev. j. r.
Cooper, graduate of the School of
Theology, Virginia Union University.
Richmond, Va, class &c. Since his
arrival he has been to us Il Moses,
Surely he has led us as it were out
or Egyptian darkness, across the Red
Sea Of doubt and now. we view the
Promise Land Of hope.
Rev. Cooper adopted as his motto.
"Work.' He has lived up to this
motto, doing whatever his hands find
to do. His appeals to labor have
placed us in Il now cline. He has
tho Spirit of the Master, who was
ever found working. He said, 81
must work" He calls only workers
These words. petted phrase Of our
pastor, "This is Gods house, its
doors are hung on tho hinges of
wclcome-welcome to all who desire
to help the cause Of righteousness or
to be helped" has won for us many
friends.
IMPROVEMENTS.
. When we look at our building we
can say, "Old things havo passed
away and all things made new" The
walls have been renovated, now win
dows or very choice design added,
house painted outside and inside.
water and additional lights installed,
baptistry added and Individual com
munion service has displaced tho
"eyerybody's cup"
MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE.
We are happy to say that within
the last two years there has been
moro members added to our church.
than In many years In tho past. More
than 33 per cent has been received
Our congregation has more than
doubled, our finance has increased
three-fold.
REv. COOPER HIS OWN EVAN
GELIST.
We havo just closed n very sue
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-05-10
DIR. GRAHAM'S POSITION

And now, brethren, this is no time
to think of Swapping horses In tho
middle of the stream" A few weeks
ago my sentiment was expressed in
toto by the Dr.. w. r. Graham in The
Planet. Be 1t remembered that our
fathers In the Lord, fought, bled and
some Of thom died in this progressive
Baptist arena, for things which arc
truly worth while and in this strug-
gle they proved themselves beyond
the pcradvonture OF a doubt, victors.
Thus they set up for the donom-
ination standard and vouchsafcd
unto us heritage which wo are
honor bound to keep untouched and
untarnished until we meet those fall
Oh heroes, with those who yet sur
vive, upon the plains of eternal day.
Tho men OF the Virginia Baptist
State Convention, wherever found are
men of ideas and ideals, which are
nowise foreign to those that have
characterized manly mon in all his
tory.
Wo will not swerve nor recede a1f
iota from the principles Of self de-
termination, self help and racial de-
velopment for which we fought in
tho battle Of Lexington. And now
If the brethren OF tho General Asso-
citation or any other association desire
our company as q convention, they
arc Intelligent and know how to do
1t.
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THE CONSTITUTION THE GUIDE

Our constitution provides that any
church that believes what We believe
and will declare It's belief may be-
como a part of our convention. Now
what more Is necessary? But breth-
rem, lot us realize that we are respon-
sible to God for tho educational plant
that We have planted on Seminary
Hill and we must maintain it at any
reasonable cost. We are not to try
to force our burden upon tho
shoulders OF others.
Let us stand up and boar our
burdens like mon and all mon of
kindred clements will take sides with
us and with things equal, they will
join us. But lot us go on to Peters
burg. We have not tho time to stop
here to argue the case
Lot lis go to Petersburg like we
did years ago, in the good old days
Of Brethren Hayes, Bowling, Fox,
Shorts, John Smith and others who
now look upon us from the skies.
This Petersburg meeting must eclipse
any convention meeting that we have
had save that Of tho jubilee itself
and II 1t rivals that, who cares?
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
CRIME WAVE IS
REPORTED IN NORTH

Cleveland, O.-There has been much
discussion here over the report of the
increase in crime in northern cities,
due to the migration from the south.
While the southern states still lead in
Negro population there is a marked
increase in crime conditions. The fig
ures for most of the Northern cities
show an increase as follows: Cleve-
land from 7.S to 1855; st. Louis from
145 to 2O.S; Chicago 100 to no;
Pittsburg from 5S to 90; and Philadel-
phia from 40 to 6.7.
Frederick L. Hoffman of the Pru-
Dental Life, who tabulates these fig
ures, explains as follows: "The
heavy migration of Negro laborers to
Northern communities brought into
the central urban centers particularly
the yer vehement which continues to
contribute so large a share to the
homicide record of Southern communi-
ties"
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
A HINT TO The PEOPLE

A brave mind is always impregna-
BILE; resolution lies more in the head
than in the veins, and a just sense of
honor, and of infamy of duty and of
religion will carry us further than all
the force of mechanism.
To believe a business impossible is
the way to make it So How many
possible projects have miscarried
through dependency and been stran.
gled in the birth by cowardly imag-
nation. 1t is better to meet danger
than to wait for it. A ship on lee
shore stands out to sea in storm
to escape shipwreck.
The hopelessness Of any one ac-
complishing anything with pluck is
illustrated by an old East Indian fable
"A mouse that dwelled near the
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
CHICAGO LEADS IN
COLORED POPULATION
Negroes Of the South, Deprived of
Their Rights, Seek Justice and
Freedom in Western City

Chicago = SpeciaD-Chicago the
second largest city in the nation,
leads all others in Negro population
according to the latest and best in
formation obtainable. Statistics gath
cred since the beginning of the mi
grafton more than two years ago,
place the Negro population of the
Windy City" at 100000. The section
on the South Side formerly known as
the "Black Belt" has spread in so
man ydirections that the belt has in
creased in size until it is now coat
Section after section of the big city
where white families formerly lived
have been turned over to Negro resi-
dents because of the great demand for
homes. Many of these places run up
in value to thousands of dollars, but
members of the Race are living in
them and keeping them in many re-
spects, in much better condition than
their former white occupants. How
ever, there has in too many instances
been a disproportionate increase of
rentals, and this matter is receiving
the attention of civic workers.
Demand for labor, high wages and
the awakening of the Negro through
travels induced by the war, together
with southern discrimination and
lynchings, are among the causes of
the tremendous influx While the la
Dor conditions now are greatly af-
fected by the war adjustment prob
lens, there is every reason to believe
that 1919 will see another big migra-
ton as soon as industrial questions
are easier
T. Arnold Hill, secretary of the
Chicago Urban League, said recently:
"There have been few labor troubles
because the majority of the men EN-,
ployed are unionized. This probably
has prevented troubles which other
wise might have risen.
There have been some conflicts
when Negro families established
themselves, but no real racial trouble.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
FIRST Y. v. c. A. FOR
COLORED WOMEN

New York.-The first building ever
erected by the Y. w. C. A. for the ex-
elusive use of colored women, is now
in course of erection at 1878 w.
18th street. 1t is five story, fire.
proof building of concrete and steel,
occupying plot 50x1OO feet. 1t will
cost about $125,OOO and will be com.
pleted by May LIST.
In the basement will be a cafeteria
kitchen and heating plant. On the
first floor, reading and reception
rooms, an auditorium, a club room
and the executive offices. On the next
floor will be an employment bureau,
and class rooms and laboratories
where commercial subjects, sewing,
and domestic sciences will be taught.
On the third floor will be a gymna-
SUM with lockers and dressers, and
on the floor above the swimming pool
which will have its base on the third
floor and will be 20x50 feet in size The
top floor will be devoted to galleries
surrounding the swimming pool and
gym"
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
WOULD BAR ALL
RACE PUBLICATIONS

Somerville, Tenn.-White people Of
this city have issued an order that no
"Colored newspapers" must be circu-
lated in the town, but that every
"darkey". the petition reads, must read
the Falcon, local white paper edited
by Confederate veteran. The whites
stated that this step was being done
in order to keep the "nigger from get
ting beside himself, and to keep him
in his place."
Since the invasion made in this city
by newspapers of our race, people
have been leaving by the wholesale
seeking better opportunity and devel-
opment in northern cities. The edict
was issued against the newspapers
when white men were forced, be-
cause of the lack Of help. to plow the
fields. ssfs
Somerville is the county seat of
Fayette county. There are 25,OO0 of
our people residing in this section
and only 1000 whites. Our people fur
nished five soldiers to one white SOL
der from this district to the National
Army in the fight for democracy.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
Daily Papers Discuss
Treatment of Blacks

Philadelphia, Pa.-There is much
discussion going on here in various
daily newspapers concerning the prop
er treatment of Negroes. The daily
newspapers are freer with their space
on matters affecting the Negro than
they have ever been before. Much of
the writing is good and there must be
some beneficial results. The Phila-
delphia Public Ledger contained long
letter recently from R. F. Mintz, a pri.
vate in the Medical department at
Camp Humphreys, Va. The writer, "a
southern soldier by both blood and
birthright," as he proudly proclaims
really makes a serious effort to defend
"jim crowism" His letter was inspired
by an editorial in The Public Ledger
entitled; mo jim Grow Trenches in
France"
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
CAPITALIZE THE WORD NEGRO

Kansas City, Mo DIT Burris A.
jenkins, the new editor of the Kan
sas City Post, one of the largest dali
les in the west, has issued an order
to the effect that the term Negro"
shall be capitalized throughout the
columns of the Post.
A committee, headed by Mr.. Nelson
Crews, the we'll known editor of the
Kansas City Sun, waited upon DR.
Jenkins when he assumed the edi.
torship of the Post, requesting that
he capitalize the word Negro" DR..
Jenkins received the committee cour-
teously, listened to their plea and al
once issued the order.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15
SHALL THE MOB OR THE
COURT EXECUTE LAWS?
"a Striking Coincidence"

Before passing sentence on II men
convicted in court at Dobson, the
other day, for participation in the
lynch riot at Winston-Salem last fall
Judge B. F. Long made a statement
of which the following is part:
"The question is whether the mob
shall execute the laws of North Caro-
lima, or whether the court will exc
cute the laws of North Carolina,
whether the mob shall be allowed to
try, convict and execute prisoners, or
the court AS l have stated before,
this particular mob tried and con-
victed man that the woman who was
assaulted said was innocent, and they
would have executed him all right If
they had been allowed to go on; hence
you see the recklessness of the mob
and the danger of the mob and the
necessity of suppressing mob violence
in North Carolina. 1t may be said
that the best thing to do is to impose
once with a mob; the grand jury nor
the jury could find the man or men
who actually slew three Negroes. Men
broke into Jail, took out the Negroe-
and slew them while the court was in
session and / was presiding at the
time, but it was done at night and
nobody could identify the men, but the
grand jury did discover the man who
led the mob into the Jail and helped
break down the door and took out
the victims and delivered them to the
mob; and he was convicted and put
in the penitentiary for Is years, under
my sentence, and there was not an
other mob in North Carolina that ever
assembled or ever executed anybody
while that man remained in the peni-
tentiary; but within three months af-
ter he was pardoned, there was an
other mob assembled and executed a
man.
81 only mention this to show to any
man who has got a mind to think and
a soul to save and any respect what
ever for the laws of the land that the
court cannot afford to let this matter
pass without imposing adequate pun
ishment; otherwise, there will be an
other mob assembled in Winston
Salem or somewhere else in North
Carolina. l regret exceedingly that
the burden is put upon me to try this
case, and, indeed, to impose any SEN
tence whatever on these men, but l
can't help it."
1t is a striking coincidence, at the
least, to which his honor refers. Ger
tain it is that if at least one member
of the average mob guilty of violence
were put behind the bars for a sea-
SON there would not be any more
lynch law in that particular vicinity
for long while-except, indeed, under
the EXTREMIST provocation involving
racial feeling, if at all.-The Green
wood Daily News.
Phoenix tribune., 1919-03-15

abode of a great magician was kept in
such constant distress by its fear of
a cat, the magician taking pity on it
turned it into a cat itself. Immediate
ly it began to suffer from its fear OF
a dog, so the magician turned 1t into
a dog. Then it began to suffer from
fear of a tiger. and the magician turned
it into a tiger; then he began to sur
fer from its fear of huntsmen, and the
magician in disgust said, BE mouse
again. AS you have only the heart OF
a mouse it is impossible to help you by
giving you the body of nobler AMI
NAL" And the poor creature again
became a mouse
It is the same with mouse-hearted
people. They may be clothed with the
powers and placed in the position OF
a brave people, but he will always act
like a mouse, and public opinion is
usually like that of the great magi-
clan that finally says to such peo-
pie, "Go back to your obscurity again;
you have only the heart of mouse,
and it is useless to try to make lion
out of you"
MY only appeal to you is to be
men and stand in the place of men.
D. c. ROLF.