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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
STORY OF NEGRO
UPRISING FALSE:
Colored Farm Tenants Employed A White
Attorney to Get Fair Deal in Cotton

The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, 20
Fifth Avenue. New York, makes pub
lie the following letter from a cor
respondent near the scene OF the race
riots in Arkansas, showing cotton
prices, not Negro Instruction, as the
cause of the trouble.
The correspondent, whose standing
the Association Vouches for, writes
"The whole trouble, as l under
stand it., started because Mr..
Bratton, n white lawyer from Little
Rock, Arkansas, was employed by
sixty or seventy colored families to
go to Elaine and represent them in
Il dispute with the white planters
relative to the sale price Of cotton.
The rumor is that the planters had
organized to settle with the tenants
for their cotton on a twenty-five
cent basis, when in turn the planters
would sell it for much more. Quite
naturally the tenants objected to this
and employed Mr.. Bratton to repre-
sent them. a full statement by Mr..
Bratton appears in some Of the clip
pings l have sent.
This Federated Union Of America
Is camouilagc. The real issue was
the dispute over the price Of cotton
between the tenants and planters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
REFORAfERS WILL CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDER.
Rev. DIR. Charles S. Morris to Speak
for Richmond Division.

In keeping with a proclamation
recently issued by Mr.. w. S. Wood
son, Grand Worthy Master, the SUI
coordinate fountains and rosebud nur-
series of the Grand Fountain, u. O..
r.. r. have been ordered to gather at
some suitable place, Monday, October
20, 1919, for the purpose Of honor
ing with appropriate exercises the
SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary of
Rev. William Washington Browne,
founder of the Order
In celebration Of the occasion an
anniversary memorial fund is being
raised by the members Of the Order
and Richmond Division at the seat Of
the Orders headquarters, is planning
for a noteworthy affair, Monday ev-
ening, October 20, at $3.50, at Re-
formers Hail. The members Of the
Division will turn out in body, wear
regalia and make their anniversary
contributions through their foun-
tains. The general public Is also
invited to attend and will be expected
to give silver Offering at the door
The Rev. DR.. Charles S. Morris. Of
Norfolk, va. will deliver the aAni-
vers&ry address. -,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Graduating Exercises OF tho Normal
Department OF Second baptist
Church Sunday School.

The public is cordially invited to
attend the Graduation Exercises OF
the Normal Department OF tho above
Sunday School on Tuesday night,
October 81, 1919, at s p. NJ. The
following program will be rendered:
Professional, Prof. G. NJ. Bland;
music, audience; devotionals, Rev.
Joseph Arlington, Assistant Pastor;
welcome address, Miss Juette f..
Johnson; vocal solo, Nearer My God
TO Thee" Miss Fannie e. Burwell;
Grafton, Negro Loyalty" Mr. Ma
thaniel billiard; instrumental duet,
selected, Miss Rosa B. Reid and
Prof. c. M. Bland; class poem, "For-
ward Forever" Miss Marie J. Brown;
Glass Song Of 10, composed by Miss
Fannie e. Burwell; recitation, "What
Have We Done To-day?" Miss Viola
Watson; vocal solo, "Wondrous is
the Story" Miss Clara e. Bland;
instrumental duet, selected, Misses
Fannie e. Burwell and Charlotte
Frayscr; class prophecy, Miss l..
Gertrude Chambers; Grafton, "The
Enemy Within" Mr.. Walter r. Dun
ston; solo, Harvest Song" Miss
Marie j. Brown; Address to Grad
yates, Miss Sadie l.. Daniel; Award
ing Of Diplomas and Medal, DR.. NJ.
B. Jones, Superintendent. Benedic
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
HARRISON AT EREN EYER
SUNDAY NIGHT.

Hear Judge William II. Harrison
formerly of Oklahoma, but now Of
Chicago, Ill. will deliver an address
Sunday, October 10, 1919, eight p.
M. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
This distinguished speaker will dc
liver an address that will be the
equal Of any ever heard in Richmond
Do not lose the opportunity to hear
this eloquent race man. Be on time
Excellent music. Madame G. Bern
ard Gilpin will sing the Inflamatas
Silver offering. Auspices Of Choir
Club.
Dr.. w. II. Stokes, Pastor, Prof.
w. d. Jones, Choirmaster.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
FULTON NOTES.

Brother Frank Lightner and Mrs.
Elizabeth Cobbs spoke to the Sunday
School last Sunday.
Rev. c. A. Cobbs preached a DOW
erful sermon last Sunday morning
ON "Thc Need of the Church." We
were very glad to have on the ros-
trum, Rev. a. a. Watts, OF Norfolk,
a student at Union. We welcome the
Union students and invite them to
worship with us.
Next Sunday, the 10th, our Pas
tors morning subject will be, Sc
cond Time"
Wednesday, October %, s p. NJ,
Rev. c. a. Cobbs has been invited to
preach at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church. Subject, "Dry Bones"
Sunday night, Rev. w. e. Brown
will preach at the Mt. Calvary Bap.
fist Church. He is young man and
needs to be encouraged.
Your attention is called to the fol-
lowing sick: Mrs. Daisy Jackson,
Mr.. Elijah Mills and Mrs. Annie
Allen.
Monday night, October 10, the
people Of Fulton had meeting con-
corning community house. They
seem to be anxious for the same. Mr..
Stern, Mr.. Norrell were the principal
speakers. Other white and colored
distinguished men and women were
present.
Rev. n. B. Brown preached a won
derful sermon last Sunday at the
Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, at
1880 A. M. All of his hearers left
rejoicing.
The Communion service at the
above named Church was well at
tended last Sunday.
Rev. w. E. Brown preached three
excellent sermons at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va,
Sunday, October 5, 1919. Rev. Eli
Tartte and congregation were we'll
satisfied.
Mr. ]. II. Banks, who was struck
by an automobile several weeks ago,
is out and walking around.
Mr.. George Manning is steadily
improving.
Mr.. James Williams, of Newport
News was the guest Of his sister,
Mrs. Sarah Manning, S2S Denny ST..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

the problems Of the institution, it's
service and relief.
Is the work worthy Of your con-
Sidcration and support? The con-
duct OF the institution has been
financed these past months solely
from donations and free viii Offer
ings Of the friends ard the public
contributed in the drive of last Octo
Ter. Net one cent has c:me to the
work from any E.itc organization
conduc &C along similar lines, nor
does the work as yet receive any
pa;, o. the city app ,rr!aiiNn.
Are YOU friA.il to the work ?
You are being counted at one. Ar
engagements are being perfected for
the annual financial drive, that the
philanthropic humane work may go
on uninterrupted during these winter
months now approaching. Will you
YOU may tell, hold yourselves, men,
Der OF both races. in readiness to
respond willingly, freely and literally
to this cause, which is the cause of
every citizen OF the community?
''The poor we have with We always"
and God has ordained that | be my
and God will restore tenfold and
bountifully bless you and yours.
Officers: President, Judge j. Hogo
Kicks; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. b. b.
Munford, Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker,
Mrs. j. Calvin Stewart, Secretary, DR..
William II. Hughes; treasurer, Mrs.
William NJ. Habliston. Executive
Committee: The above named and
Chairman Rev. Father Charles Han
, nigan, Mesdames Ralph Johnson,
Norman V. Randolph, Margaret
Johnson, REV. Cary Montague, Rev.
NJ, e. Davis, Prof. w. r. Clarke,
Prof. J. Fl. Blackwell. Lillian II.
Payne, Executive Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
IN NIENfORIANI.

Dedicated to Pennsylvania r. II.
Red Cap-Frank j. Mayo--who vol
unteorcd for service in the u. S. Army
and lost his life on the battlefield
of France:
One year ago on tho battleilclds of
France,
The American Army received orders
to advance.
Some men were lucky to go through
it all,
While others had to answer to the
Masters Call.
Today marks the spot beyond the
great deep sea
Where lies a bravo hero upon Elan
dcrs field.
He fought brave and hard as YOU
all well know,
But his time had come, so he had
to go.
There were many that were wounded
whom he last fell,
But he was the only one gave me
words to tell.
I'll never forget howswell he looked,
I'll never forget his smile,
I'll never forget my telling him |
"oulu hlCCl MIN DSc anu DSc.
There was nothing more that / could
do for him then,
So returned to DUTY attending other
men.
Never did | think that l would ever
pull through,
But God knows best just what to do.
Ii was early in the morning and the
gas was thick,
l..
Not one of them said it's time to run
But advanced-and said, it will soon
be done.
We went through hell-after you
left us, Frank,
We were gassed and bombed from
every flank, :
the Rhine,
And that's where I missed you most,
Dear Old Pal of Mime,
The armistice was signed, so we had
little to do,
So tried every effort to Get in touch
with you.
No one seemed to know of your
whereabouts,
So my mind was always left in doubt,
| never heard Of you until reached
the States,
And then l heard Of your dreadful
fac,
And when received the official news
For two months or more, / had the
blues. '"'.
There's not Gay passes chat I don't
think OF you.
And think Of the things that we used
TO do.
Soul.
Is an cid Pals thoughts OF year ago.
CONNRLADE CASEY JONES.
36oth Infantry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
AGREES WITH BEAUREGARD Il.
MOSELEY, OF CHICAGO.
GAINESVILLE, Va, October 10, 1919
Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr,


Editor, Richmond Planet.
Sir: Allow me space in your val
liable paper to comment on the letter
OF explanation, written by Mr.. Beau
regard Moselcy, published in The
Planet in the issue of October II, in
which I think he indicated himself
admirably. We as an infant race
should never resort to bad feeling
towards the white race for several
reasons. First OF all we should cul-
tiyatc Christian love toward all men.
On this hinges the doors Of peace
AS Mr.. Moseley stated in his let
ter that economically this is a white
mans country. No matter who he
took it from, it is not our duty and
certainly it is not in our power to
metc out justice or Injustice I am
aware we have some bad white people
to deal with and to deal with them
cffectually is to go slow and be ra-
tional. Let God be our leader.
The Righteousness of the perfect
shall direct his way, but the wicked
shall fall by his own wickcdncss,
Proverbs 11:5.
In this we should take heed lest
we fall. AS Mr.. Moseley further
says: "What is it to do fifteen million
to go headlong againt one hundred
million without resource without
courage, OF right and to fall Or be
eXterminated? That would be the
results if we should follow some OF
our blind leaders, such as The Crisis
and many other race papers that use
glazing headlines against the white
people just for the money that such
ads Will demand among ignorant
and the vile.
Now | am not consuming my race
because NO race has out-stripped Us
i'll progress in such short space Of
this little freedom. But / want to
show 10 you and those who may
chance to read this that through
Jesus Christ all things are made
possible.
AS I am constant reader of your
paper, l can say I prize you as one
Of the best editors and race leaders
that our race has today. You are
calm and deliberate, never excitable
in your articles published through
your paper, which always point the
race to higher things.
With thanks beforehand I hope
you will allow space for the publ
cation Of this article. Begging to be
excused for my long space and time
consumed,
Yours truly,
Q. 3. CURTIS.
4.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Great Revival on ChnEch Hill.

Thirty-tlrst Street Baptist Church,
Rev. S. Il. Robinson, pastor.----We
have boon in the midst OF a great
and successful revival for tho past
ten days and had with us that great
preacher, singer and evangelist, the
Rev. w. II. Skipwith. d. d., who is
considered and is, the leading evan
gclist Of our race.
We have had n number az CONVEX
sions and will baptize Sunday morn
ing. DR.. Skipwith will preach his
closing sermon Sunday night. Ev
erybody invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Mrs. Armistead Washington. of
100 North Fifth Street Is visiting
her mother in Hanover. Va.
Miss Ardelle Jackson, of West
Moore Street left for Washington, ID.
c. last week. where she will tr"bably
make her future home
The State Fair held In this city
last week was great success.
The equestrian statue to General
Stonewall Jackson was unveiled here
at Boulevard and Monument Avenue,
Saturday, October II, 1919.
Fifteen minutes after Col. Town
send Dodd, commander OF Langley
Field, Va. had been killed in landing
near Philadelphia, Pa, three other
white army officers were injured near
the same place, October 4. 1919.
Jeffries No. 1 is fine remedy for
coughs and colds.
President Woodrow Wilson con-
tinues to improve although there are
pcISiSIolt TuHlOTS tnaL htS uIn0 rs
affected by overwork
Funeral Director William Isaac
Johnson has recovered Sufficiently to
supervise the business
A trolley car at Springfield, Ohio
struck an automobile in which s. c.
Croc was riding with his wife and
three children and killed the entire
family. Croe was held responsible
for the accident.
Mr.. Miles G. Debbress is preparing
to move into the residence recently
purchased by him at the southwest
corner of Fourth and Clay Streets.
The property is being handsomely
renovated.
Mrs. Amelia Jones, of zoo West
21st Street, South Richmond, is con
fined to her home on account of
sickness.
Mr.. Henry Powell. OF West 2ist
Street, South Richmond. who has
been indisposed is slowly Improving.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Virginia Union University Notes.
CT. p. Turner, Ir.l

CT. p. Turner, Ir.l
The enrolment numbers around
four hundred students All dormi
tories are filed and number of stu
dents were forced to find rooms in
the city.
Prof. ]. M. Sampson. A. r., and
professor in English and German.
after spending a year In the service
is again filling his chair.
Three new teachers have been add
ed to the faculty. Miss Joanna Nc
adams, A. b., Fisk University. Il
member of the academic faculty is
now on leave but will return at the
beginning of next semester.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Special Sermon Mt Mt Carmel Sunday

$3.50 A. Nj. Sunday School.
1000 A. M. Pastors Bible Glass.
1880 A. M. Special Sermon,
Love and Jealousy"
$50 p. M. Sermon: An Exposi
tiqn Of the Third Chapter OF the
Acts Of the Apostles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Rev. Prof. BurcO MT Fifth Street.

Rev. ]. w. Barco, of the Virginia
Union University will preach at the
morning and evening services at tho
Fifth Street Baptist Church. Pastor
II. j. King is conducting n two weeks
cvangelistic campaign in Alexandria.
Va. for tho Rev. w. ii. X. Powell.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
PRICE. FIVE. CENTS
RELIGIOUS NEWS.


a Great Revival at Third Street
a. nj. Il. Church beginning Sunday,
October 10 to October 90 Singing
will be conducted by Mines. Bruce
and Jones, the great evangclistic
singers OF sermons in songs. The
public Is invited. Rev NJ. T.. Davis,
pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Mr.. Leander Washington announ-
ces the marriage of his mother, Mrs.
Ardelia Washington to Mr.. r. w.
Whiting.
Reception, Thursday, October 90.
1919, at 90o State Street, from $40
p. M. to 1880 p. M. All friends
of both families are cordially invited
to be- present. Ne sacda.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
Col. Pollard Visits Richmond.

Col. w. II. Pollard, of New York
City, visited Richmond to attend the
Colonel Thomas NJ. Crump Unwilling
and marched with the Brigade STAFF
at the head of the line. Col. Pollard
is an old Richmonder and was warm
ly received by his old comrades.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Miss Mary Francis Cunningham, OF
81 West Nineteenth Street was high
ly entertained On last Friday night,
October 10, by her friends. She
left Saturday morning, October II,
for the Virginia Theological Semin-
arg aad College, Lyashbarg, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18
In AIemC,,iam.

JONES--In loving remembrance Of
our son, Fl. Endom Jones, who passed
away October II, 1919. ~
j. u. and ROSA X. JONES,
Neither and NatAe7'.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-10-18

Subscribe to the Rienmuaa p,a.ea.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-24
WILL GET TO COMMITTEES
American ENJOYS Are As-
signed for Consideration
Of Peace Questions.
WILL DEAL WITH CULPRlTS
u. S. Opposes Return to Ger
many Of Those Who
Flee Country.

PARIS. Jan. 21.--With requests
from the various Russian factions Ia
lis proposal for "A conference being
awaited, tho supreme council OF the
peace conference met AZ 1880
o'clock today. Meanwhile tho joint
allied commiss. on In being made up.
although no names have been an
nnunced
The council definitely set forth
four main obiectives 10 hc presented
at the fun conference saturday -
first, International labor leg station
second. responsibility ana punish
mcnt for the war. third, indemnitsr
fourth. In,ernationalization Of ports
waterways and railways
These subjects are not tn bee dis
cussed In detail. but will be referred
To committees for study aud report
Tho American members were select.
ed Al "A conference between President
Wilson and tho America delegatcs
thia afternoon.
Tho American plans on the first
topic are well advanced while there
second point, tho sentiment IN
American quarters, inclines to a
negative attitude with suggestions
lNii Ntprf fthp'NHlnlN WIN HhNf
fled from Germany should hc return.
ed for Germany 70 deal with,
Third subject. indemniles. VIII
not he presented with the amounts
claimed by each government, hut u
committee will be charged With ah-
scmbling these amounts and deter
mining tho probable maximum thu
enemy powers can pay.
The meeting tomorrow will bring
together the supreme war council
with President Wilson, the prcmietr
and foreign ministers, reinforced ny
Marshal Foch. geld Marshal HliS,
General Pershink and Geuorn rnE
and the fun mem euhip of the war
council ~ Versailles,
The subject for consideration -
not Russia or Poland, as wl4 sup
posed, but the status ~ tha present
military occupation of Germany. or
which tho coupcil desires informa-
tiOn from military ,eIdoir.
In some allied quarters II has
been suggested that tho American
strength In tha occupied regions
should he relatively larger than that
OF the other forces as the European
allies Navc gone through longer serN.
ice. This view Ia not shared In
American quarters
After discussing the procedure for
CONTINUED ON FACE NINE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-24
GOVERNMENT maintenance
Of COTTON PRICE WANTED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.--Federal
scuoh 10 maintain higher rates for
sN cotton was urged In the house
Wnhv by Representative Heflin Of
NHb"ma who did not advocate any
,peclal program but asserted the
p'lct should not he less than 80 cents
pound.
Inc New York cotton exchange
a' down the cost OF cotton one day
non t week that meant n loss OF tss q
wuVV9o 10 the producer" declared
1t was due TO manipulation. Tho
,,"tumcr will not he benefited by
IoWer price. for tho sales Of cot.
,%n % goods have been made on y price
,aemplaiing n much higher price
rsw cotton than now obtains.
rhe producer IN being robbed ana
,,epott was sent out that the federal
an l',Ne banks were going to cali In
o.. oanr On cotton. This, the federal
nf v, board denied II isa group
on. spihners. Including some foreign
n, VINO want To ret the cotton on,
speculate ON IT." NV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-24
CHINA WANTS TREATY
WITH JAPAN REVISED
R~vt~w of ~ Isc@aads Gained ~
Eastern Emplrr. On Bo Asked at
Paris Pcacs Conference.

Nv The Atoeistsd prssh
WAHHlNOTON, Jan. 23--Revt-
sion OF tho Chino apa ness treaties
~ 1918, signed sfter tbs presenta-
tion by Japan Of har ~ demands.
viii he asked nj tho peace confer
ence by the Chinese delegation. ac-
cording 10 an official statement is-
sued here tonight by the Chinese
agency.
The Chinese people" said the
statement. ASSERT that tho chino
Japanese treaties of 1916 are in
principle as mach "A war settlement
demanding revision hy tho pesrs
conference as the treatles OF nrert.
Ltnyrk and OF bucharest
Like these latter nettlsmpnta the
Chino Japancse treatles contain
terms and conditions demanded nv
one of ths belIirerent pnwe,- In ar
der to quote tho opening sentence
of Japan's uitimAtum ,May 7. lsin.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-24
FAMINE RELIEF BILL
TO BE PASSED TODAY
Administration TOrcc- Dc,'iar- Sue.
cess II Certain In Upper House
OF Congress To-day.
SHERMAN ASSAlLS WILSON
Illinois senator Calls Appropriation
fund-Ircsidcnt knight Er-
rant Fighting Windmiils."

WAsiiiNGTON. Jan ra@a ~
tomorrow NJ the administration bill
Tor food relief In Europe was pro
dictcd tonight by leading advocates
aud opponents after another day OF
debate which proceeded with only q
few members IN their seats. Polls
taken by leaders today we're said To
show only about 20 votes In opposl.
tion.
bipartisan support ~ the hlll VA,
further Indicated today gpeakrr,
urging passage Included senator
Hitchcock OF Nebraska, democrat
chairman OF the foreign relations
committee. AMI Senators Smoot of
ttah, and Kellogg OF Minnesota. re
pubhcanr Principal opponents were
senators tummins of Iowa aud Sher-
man OF Illinois republicans
Declaring that the proposed APP
preparation wns mt for charity, SEN
ator Hitchcock ursed the senate TO
aid President Wilson and his work
at the pence confc "ence by voting the
fund. It's rejection he declared
would involve population of Amer.
lca's representatives.
Hoover defended.
Food Administrator Hoover. who
has been severely attacked by oppon-
ents Of the hlll. was hlshly praised
hy Senator Hitchcock and also by
Senator Smoot
senator Cummins declared the
measure commits the American GOV =.
ernment 10 policy or international
ism ana guardianship Of European
M las 80.
serted ..Iat part Of tho money would
be used Ia feed Russian bslHheytnts
complete elimination of Germany
aH a military factor IN the world was
advocated by Senator Cumminn who
argued that with Germany lmpotent
Ia attack any nation. n league of ma.
lions would be unnecessary. He ssid
Germany should be denied an army
or nsvy and be required 10 pay In
IDENTITIES for the ruin wrought by
her forces
Senator sherman declared the pro-
posed appropriation was not re
lief fund but "a campaign fund" and
he referred to President Wilson as
a knight errant,' In Europe fisht.
Ing windmills"
R~ogniy-~ Rolshc,ist-.
The Illinois senator said the agree
ment Hn RUSSIAN policy reached ~
farls proposed recognition Of ths hol.
sh,FiN, government and In this
connection he ihyclghsd pgainst 40
ciallst propaganda, when he said
was being forwarded ny professors
In nearly every American college
Denouncing these professors ~
"flrebrands OF sedltion," Senator
sherman said some men OF thslr type
were attached to tho American
peace mission