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WORKS TO HELP
HER HUSBAND.

| am young married woman
only twenty-five years old. have
been married six years and have
been working all the time 10 help
my dcnr husband, and We are
happy. We have no children. Dut
II therc were, think there would
be n brighter sunshine in our little
home.
l would never aRree with A, G.
s. any ashamed OF her. The Bible
says "She that Ia married cnrcth
how she plcascth her husband"
A HAPPY WIFE.
The Washington times., 1920-12-03
is MARRIAGE A SUCCESS?

blessing which can be bestowed on
her. Let A. c. S. have her dog and
cat, but let me feel the tender arm
OF a lovely baby.
AN EXPECTANT FATHER.
The Washington times., 1920-12-03

There is certain "CraNing" for
green things just before Christmas
as well as in the spring Endiv"
and some other greens Will grow
until the very cold wea her.
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BILE"
so did EIdon Parr," remarked
another man, amidst a climax OF
laughter.
Lang maid handled that pretty
we'll"
Holder felt Everett Constable
fdget.
DISCUSSING REFORM.
"Bedloe's all right. but he's
dreamer" Mr. Plimpton volunteered
Then / wish he'd stop dreaming"
said Mr.. Ferguson. and there was
more laughter, although he had
spoken sayagely.
That's what he is, dreamer,
Varnum calculated. Say, he told
George Carter the other day that
prostitution wasn't necessary, that
in fifty years, we'd have largely
done away with IL think OF that.
and it's as old as Sodom and Co
morrahw
III Hubbell had his way. he'd
make this town look like Con-
necticut hill village-he'd drive all
the prosperity out OF 1t. All the
railroads would have to abandon
their terminals-there'd be no more
traffic, and you'd have TO walk
across the bridge to get a drink"
well. said Mr.. Plimpton. Tom
Beatty's good enough for me, for
while"
Beatty, Holder knew. was the
"boss" OF the city. with headquar-
ters in a downtown saloon.
"Beattys been ma 'igned,' Mr..
Varnum declared. Il don't say he's
a saint, but he's run the town
pretty well on the whole. and kept
the vice where il belongs. out OF
sight. He's made his pile. but he's
entitled to somethinS-we all are.
You always know where you stand
with Beatty. But say, II Hubbeli
and his crowd"
Don't IVORY about Bedloe-he'll
get called in, he'll come home to
roost like the rest of them" said
Mr. pIimpton. cheerfully. "The
people can't govern themselves -
only Bedloe doesn't know 1t. Some
day he'll find out"
The French window beside him
was open. and Holder slipped out.
unnoticed, into the warm night and
stood staring at the darkness. His
one desire had been to get away.
out OF hearing, and he pressed for
ward over the tiled pavement until
he stumbled against a stone balus-
trade that guarded drop OF five
feet or so to the lawn below. At
the same time he heard his name
called.
"Is that you, Mr.. Holder"
QUITE A SURPRISE.
He started. The voice had a visit
full tremulousness and might almost
have been the echo OF the leaves
stirring in the night air. Then he
perceived, in a shaft of light from
one of the drawing room windows
nearby, a girl standing beside the
balustrade: and as she came to-
ward him, with tentative steps.
the light played conjurer, catching
the silver gauze of her dress and
striking an aura through the film
of her hair.
Its Nan Ferguson" she said.
"Of course" he exclaimed, col
lecting himself. How stupid or
me not TO have recognized you"
"I'm 80 glad you came out" she
went on. impulsively, yet shyly. Il
wanted to tell you how sorry | was
that-that things happened at the
table"
81 like that young man." he said.
"Do you?" she exclaimed, with
unexpected gratitude. $50 do I. He
really isn't-so bad as he must
seem"
"I'm sure of it," said the rector.
laughing.
To he Continued Tomorrow.
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so did Ferguson. so did consta-
BILE"
80 did Eldon Parr," remarked
another man. amidst a climax OF
laughter.
Lang maid handled that pretty
we'll"
Holder felt Everett Constable
fidget.
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1t is only natural-and partic-
ularly in these times-that every
day sees new thousands of men
choosing Fatima. For Fatima is
a common-sense smoke. 1t repre-
sents neither frills nor fads; in
fact, it resents them.
Fatima doesn't even stand for
The Washington times., 1920-12-19

"high price" 1t stands for as good
honest worth as can be found in any
cigarette made. 1t contains larger
proportion of costly Turkish tobac-
cos than any other Turkish blend
cigarette. 1t is the only inexpensive
cigarette above the cheaper brands
that has won national leadership.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
A DOUI}IIIG FUNERAL.
Mother and Daughter Laid to Rest
in Boston, Mass.

Sister Mary Harvey deh,rted this
life on February 6, at her residence
% Kendall Street Sister Harvey vas
born in Richmond, W., 75 years afso
and had been resident OF Bost0n
Tor % years. She was Il meAiher Of
tho Peoples Baptist Church. Dsyfag
to the absence of Rev. Klugsl, fse
pastor, Rev. DR.. Thomas oaiciaboa
Solos were rendered by Mrs. DAsss
and Mrs. Hunter. Sister Harvey was
u devout Christian and was beloved
by MI who knew hso.
She Leaves to mourn tleir ksss;
two daughters, one son, nino sronsd
children, two great grandchildren,
Notwithstanding. sons-in-law and Il
host OF friends. The floral trf1utes
were very humorous and beaHtSfxS.
Mrs. Mary Smith departed this Ifke
ut the City Hospital February z.
She was n daughter OF Ars. Mon
Harvey and was born in RIcI,mors41
Va. 32 years ago. She Came to BIAS
ton II years ago. She was 1nena-
Der OF the Peoples Baptist CHURCH
FOR twelve years. 6hB leaves TO
mourn their loss, n mother. husbnna
brother, two sisters, nieces, nephe,NH
and host Of friends. The floral
tributes were very beautiful.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
ORDER OF TRUH REBOIsAIERB N3
!. MAKING RAPID PIsOGRExSS-
Over Quarter Million Dollars Paid In
Dcath Claims Since October 1913

j The Order Of True Reformers.
lounued by the Rev. VIM. w. Browne,
who was the acknowledged financial
Moses OIL the Race, is certainly mar
ing splendid progress as Evidenced
IN II statement by it's Grand Masiei >
Mr.. w. 5. Woodson, published. in tho
ORDERS Organ, The Rcformcr,, under
date OF February 18th. Tho statement
Is certainly pralseworthy and merits
Tor tho Order the communication OF
the Race, 1t discloscs that on an in
debtodnoss OF S440,0l925. in dnalh
claims accumulated by The Order
since October 1910, including $l63, 900.
20, due and unpaid ut that time, 1855
600 has been paid through August,
1913 and only leaves II balance duo TO
be paid Of $74,019.25.
This is indeed u remarkable achieve
mcnt and clearly demonstrates tina.
the Order is determined 10 overcome
its embarrassment due to tho fail
ure of It's bank in 1910. 1t also shows
that If tho members who dropped out
OF tho Order on account OF said embar
raSsment, had kept their covenant. noI
one penny would now be owing by
the Order.
hS ohoSA III" ppcl ShLilik ~ plk&h
to wipe out the balance due on death
claims within the next three years
and IT deserves the support of the
Race.
The plan Is to raise $25, 900, u year
for three years, beginning with Sep,
temher, 1919, and zach member or
tho brotherhood Is requested to raise
$500 a year by adding at least two
new members or by securing the re-
viyal Of, the old policy Of at least ono
teX-member.
Already since September LIST, 1919,
through February 18th, 1920, AL new
and revived mem bers lieve boon add ed
ITO tho; Order aud $l4a0.6A collected
iorStl,e Enies gency 2bulld, e,lt OF @a,7eS
Ills old mud IpahtSGu death claims 9re
being paid.
Prominent among tho ex-members
who rejoinod tho Order in 1919 to
help redeem It to the Race and who
are engaged IN similar work for Race
Uplift were: Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker,
Secretary Treasurer of tho Right
Worthy Grand Council, 10, Of st.
Luke; Mr. G, a. Puryear, Head Of
tho Order of the st. John Watchmen
and Rev. DR.. r. V. Peyton, pastor OF
the sixth Mt zion baptist church VINO
is also n member of tho Board OF Dr.
rcctors.
The Grand Masters statement also
explains in detail how the ex-mcnl-
hers can revive their old policies at
greatly reduced rates. 1t does seem,
therefore, that all eligible cx-mem-
bcrs ought to take immediate advant
nec of 1t. II states that ex-members
up to 65 years Of age can revive
their old policies for $3.50; FROM 90
to 60 yeass. $40, and from 60 to 70
yonrs. $500. Persons who have never
been members can join the Order foI
$3.50 from 1s to SO years of age and
$500 from 80 to GO years OF age.
Richmond division branch is plan
ming special drive to end the End
OF April, 1920 and 1t is hoped that by
this time every ex-member of said
branch will be ready TO return to tho
fold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

FORTUNE-In sad but Towing re
mcmbrance OF our dear Taliaferro, who
died February z, 1920.
The depth Of our sorrow no eNR can
tell.
At the death OF our dear one we 10y
ed SO well.
But while he lies in pcaccful sAcep
His sacred memory we shall heep.
Human hands tried to save him, DEC
tors did all they co,lld-fn vatn !;
God was the only cure for HIM,
And who took him from this would OF
pain.
The loss WAS bitter, the pain severe,
To part with one we loved SO 2sa&e.
The trial was hard, I II not oeasRRasn
But trust in God to meet aaaa.
His mother and 81 saa.
MRS. HOBNETT FORTDnE
MISS MASSIE FORTDb&B.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
THE AMERICAN LEGION

The Urban T. Bass, Post Of The
american Legion presents DR.. W.
Hurbert Stokes, PHI D., at his bSft
en- his now subject: "AmericanisfS"
az the Ebenezer Baptist Church S,fa
uay afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, March
18th, 1920. '''
Nlr. Chas. Waddcy, Richmond's NO.
cosh1zed best Lyric tenor will rcnKr
selection.
at this meeting a membership drive
VIII De held and the slogan is: GOO
ne" members Mcssrs. J. II. Browx
Jas. N. Saunders and Homer Browns I'm
charge. All ex-service men are carr
2sty requested to be present.
The newly elected officers will no
Installed by Lawyer j. Thos. How.
I'm.
AN instrumental solo will he render
Ell by Mr.. Geo. Howell
Mr.. w. II. Taylor, will preside.
WILEY a. HALL.
-, Commander.
Adjutant.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
a MARROW ESCAPE.

He had narrowly escaped being
Killed In cavc.in being laid up for
about two months. During the war,
he had assisted in hospital work. He
described tho amputation OF limbs,
stating that the flesh had to be thrown
back and tho bone sawed Off about
eight inches up so that the flesh
could be drawn over it. He declared
tie human flesh to be the toughest
thing In tho world to sew. 1t must be
done with forceps. I cannot lift much
now AZ tho result of my injury. l
found out that Goodwin did not be
long to the Prohibition Party and that
his views were open and above broad
in favor Of the liberty OF the thirst and
the appetite, especially OH IL cold, fros
ty morning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
GENERAL WOOD CHAMPIONS THE
CAUSE OF COLORED
AMERICANS.
(By Edgar C. Brown J


Indianapolis, Ind. March 1.-The
immortal Lincoln was the first great
American to deal justly with tho
black man. He set us free, but the as
sassin's bullet pierced his brain be
fore he could give to us all the IN
strumentalities for our advancement
as full Pledged American citizens.
In our generation the late Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt opened wide the
door Of equality to his colored broth
cr when he stood for square deal to
all men regardless OF race or color.
Booker r. Washington dincd with him
even though the whole country put
up howl. But now he has been TAX
Ell from our midst.
God in his wise providence, how
ever, has not left us without cham
pion. He has raised up General Leon
ard Wood, the greatest living Amcri-
can to lead His people. You know we
need never be disheartencd for we
are Gods children.
Leonard Wood publicly addressed
us at tho Lincoln League saying:
Today the important thing is Law
and Order. There is no group that
stands for Law and Order more than
you colored. people. You should be
protected from mob violence. You
should have equal righAa- There thtuld
should have equal rights. There should
have equal rights. There should be
no class legislation we should have
o free and untrammeled United Stat.
es."
Not since the days Of Lincoln have
such words been uttered by a man
seeking presidential honors. He tells
lis whore he stands and any candi-
date for president who does not pub.
licly state his position on the race
question cannot expect the Colored
vote.
General Woods will he the next
great republican leader If two mil
lions Of colored voters have anything
to say about 1t. "a second Teddy
folks: second Teddy
Any man or woman twenty one
years old can organize local Wond
Club by writing first to the National
Colored Peoples Wood-forPresiden:
Club, indianapolis, Ind. for litera-
ture. buttons and other free instIuc-
lions. THIS IS an opportunity fer eel
cred w, and women to prov, - Gen
cral Wood that they want nan for
President who will give every Ameri
can black or white Square Deal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
PROF. McGREW APPOINTED.

j. Fl. McGrew, State Secretary "
M, G "A. was appointed by Dr. :JoJifr
r. Mott, at the Detroit Conyention
rs member OF the commission on fro
fut,ire Of the Y. MICA. work among
,colorefi men aud boys oe tho Uni, oS
btates,' Dr.. Mott ii calling for tlfe
fi"st sitting OF this commission ~
his office, BAT Madison Avenue. New
York City, March Bird.
In addition to the regular state
work of the Y. M G. A., Secretary
@leSrew represents tho War Wolk
Council IN carrying out its race rels-
moEship program in Virginia rs wei!
as tho Educational Service Program
conducted by the Educational Service
Sensaittee OF the National War Work
Council Y. M. G. a. This service ID
paNnlcnt offers deserving and amlA-
nous demobilized soldiers and san
ors or to sons Of men who died in the
service, free scholarships in the fol
lowing courses: Electrical, Mecham-
eel and Drawing, Steam Course. Civ
IL and Structural Engineering, Con-
meroe Course, Pure and Applied Matn
enaatics Automobile Mechanics and
Farm Motor. In addition to the above
hN-servicc men who are unable tn
continue their studies in school on
account Of lack OF funds are given
ord. few are granted Scholarships
Ia Technical Schools and Colleges.
Fer further information rrga' ing
scholarships for eX-service men wriSe
y. III. McGrew, 800 Mechanics Bank
Euhding, Richmond, Va, or call UP
Oh local Y. M. G. A. Secretary in
yoar city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

ceptional type race consciousness sci
dom ever develops to tho -point Of
pride. !
In conclusion l wish TO state that
there are Il few who are using their
ability and womanly qualities in the
system here as tcuchers and we are
only sorry that their number is so
small to the others, as conscience
bricks them try and become as SHOULD;
be their duty to the race aud posteri'
ty teachers and not Puppets" /
Again, the facts Of lmuckling will
not down and if one wishes the
knowledge specific cases we shall be
pleased to cite for them with special
emphasis upon that of the oflicious
and commanding subordinate despatch
bearer who is rewarded by an unmcr
tied grading as 4 teacher.
Il. V. DACCHUS, OF Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Owing to repairs to our press the
Planet for February Il, 1920 WAS un
usually late. We did not get to press
until Saturday and did not mail sub.
scribers papers until tho following
Tuesday. Other weeks, the delay has
been due to the Post Office. Planets
arc usually mailed TO agents Thurs
day night Of each week and some
times Thursday afternoon. These pa
pere should be In New York and
Boston on Saturdays. but they rare
ly get there. The postage On Newspa-
pers is about double what It used to
be and tho service is donbly as UNI
satisfactory, Some city subscribers
never receive their Planets until Mon
day. These are put into the Posi-
Once here Friday before 2 p. M. In
addition to this, we have had to get
Newspaper at three times the form
er price and we are now using what
We can get to meet our d mau.'s
Things will BIO better when we get 10
heaven and sometimes we wish we
wero on our way there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANM's
FIRE DAMAGE.

The fire Mt tho Mechanics Savings
Bank did not stop business. but 1t ser
iously inconvenienced the already
Gver-worked employees in doing bust
ness The Central National Bank
sent offers OF assistance and Mrs.
Maggie l.. Walker, President Of he
st. Luke Penny Savings Bank called
IN person, expressed sympathy and
made offers of assistance The dam
age will exceed ton thousand dollars
Contractor %. j. Farrar has 4 been
busy closing in the structure. The
plate glass windows were broken and
cracked. These were insured. The
main fire seems to have been back OF
the Presidents Office. Tho fine ma
hSgany five foot desk was practical
ly destroyed.
The vault was discolored, but IN
TO wise injured permanently. The
machines were in most acseS irrepar-
ably injured. Con tracts will be given
out at once for the repair work and
when the same is completed. the Me-
chanics Bank will be even more at
tractivc than it was before. The IN
surance carried upon the building
covers burglary, fire, theft. plate glass,
breakaeeets. The building proper fs
insured in the Mutual Assurance So
cictv on Ninth and Main Streets. It
has not been definitely ascertafned as
to the cause OF the fire. taking place
as it did about midnight The fire De
rartment seems to he Of the opinion
that it was caused by defective wir-
ing
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
a LONE COLORED PASSENG

When drove UP to the station,
saw tho car coming and IL few mo-
Ilcnts later, / was on my way to Pet
ershlrg, the only coiored passenger
on the car, thanked both front, rear
and sideways by a. crowd of white
soldiers, VINO were Or tho WHY to the
city. l was in time to catch tho Rich
mond car and heard much talk by the
culored passengers. l arrived at the
Planet Office shortly after p. M.
Saturday night. AS for the other mem
bers OF the party, they camc into Rich
mond about one o'clock that same
night.
JOHN MITCHELL JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
PERSONALS AND BlsEsHwS.

Rev. S. ~. Brown, pastor Of Cid
field Baptist Church was in tho city
this week and called on l,s. He return
ed to his home In Petersburg the same
day.
"A Fifty Voice Vested Children's
chorus will sing at the Children's Sa-
cred Concert.
DO you love to hear children
sing? Then come to the Reformers
Hall to the Children's sacred concert.
w tch for the date.
Miss Olivia Daniels. OF Fulton, has
returned from Downingtown. Pa. to
accept a position with the Melvin
Finance Corporation.
M. Claude A. Barnett, Director OF
the Associated Negro Press, was in
the city this week and called on us.
Fe gave an optimistic report OF con
ditions in the country.
Rev. w. w. Decner, and wife,
evangelist and gospel singer of Wash
ington, d. G. stopped over in Florence
S. C. enroute to Orlando, Fla. Rev.
Deener preached at II o'clock and
his wife assisted by singing for Rev.
G. T. Taylor, Trinity Baptist Church.
He had large crowd to hear HIM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
VOLUME. XXXVII, NUMBER II
Jail had waited to got him.
COLORED FOLKS AND A FIRE.

They spent several months, in Jail
but were now out again working
hard. He spoke too of the store-keep
er at Prince George C. H., who had
made a remark TO Il white man in his
presence when he saw the white man
so to the fire that he went to the fire
just like Il "nigger." He did not like
1T and he showed his displeasure. He
reminded u white friend that he new
er saw him go to fire unless 1t was
cold enough for any ono to go there.
| YVES nearing Camp Lee. Then Mr..
Goodwin told OF his experiences. He
had been North, East and West, visit
ing New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh
and other cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
CHARLES g. NORRIS, JR. HERA.

Mr.. Chas. 8. Morris, Jr., the youth
full arotor who receatly captovated q
large audience at the Community Sing
in the Reformers Hall will appear
again in this city on Sunday at the
Buchanan Public School where he will
deliver his famous lecture "The New
Emancipation. Mr.. Morris is the son
OF DR.. G. s. Morris and was the win
ner of the oratorial ontest recently
held in Chicago. The singing will be
led by MFR. Joseph Matthews, with
the Community Chorus rendering sew
Ell al selections. The programs Ia ssAex-
uled to start at 3:se s'slse& r. NJ.
sharp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
local Pythians Hold Meeting 10
Further Campaign Plans.

a very successful meeting was heIa
last Sunday at the Pythian Castle IA
interest Of the membership campaigN.
Richmond Pythfans are striving 70
secure 500 new members before the
Grand Lodge Session at Norfolk In
June.
The following Lodges were repNe-
sented by one or more representa- TWAS
Richmond, Blooming Lilly, Samsds,
Royal, Venus, Capital, Banner, Na32
Hill and North Star. Deputy GeoT.S
l.. Branch acted as Chairman and SIR
Edward H. Smith, Secretary. T&e
next meeting will be held the sec0nfa
Sunday in March, at 400 p. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06

Monday night at s o'clock. Subject:
"A Citizen OF the Republic of God. !
Mr.. M. A. Norrell will introduce tho
speaker. Admission Twenty-Five cents.
DR.. IL %. Gains. president OF the
richmond COLLEGE, Will speak at tho
above named church on the same Sun
daV afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. Every
body is invited to attend all of thess.
services under the auspices OF tho
Layman's Missionary movement.
REV. M. E. DAVIS,
Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
Ia Memory.

JOHNSON--In sad but loving remem-
brance of my dear husband, w, w.
Johnson, who died two years ego,
February IS, 1918. Gone but not for
gotten.
az I
The depth of my sorrow no one can
tell
At the death of Wyatt.I loved so well,
But Willie lie lies in peaceful slecp
Ills sacred memory ], shall keep.
God called him hor,e. 1t was his WilI
Out IN my heart love -nin, EtiiI.
His memory is as dear today
AS In the hour he passed away.
Ills devoted vile,
MRS. N. l.. JOHNSON AAB
DAUGsrTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
MANY THERE.

We had gone but short distance,
when Chauffeur Crockett observed
that the other Ford car was not in
sight, AS it did not show up after we
had waited some time, l advised him
: to go on and then we could come back
for him as I was to leave the party
and return to Richmond as early as
possible. We arrived at the church
where the ladies had gathered. We
then found out that the left rear
wheel was about to come off the car
In which VIC had been riding. Robin
son assisted in fixing this wheel.
Then anne the other acr with DR..
, Jefferson, DR.. Tenant, John r. Cog
bill. J. f. Williamson and W. r.
ST. okes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-03-06
THE EXCEL CHORUS.

Excel Chorus at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, Sunday Night, March
7th, 1920, at $50 r. M.
The singers are the best in the City
and all who come to hear them win
have an evening OF enjoyment. Mr.
Jas. T. Brown the musical Aaseeuer
Las NO peer In the city.
Fer the benefit OF tho said oAs,ran
REV. w. H. STOKES, ia %.
PaEter.