The Gazette

THE A White Season Promised We were repeatedly assured the coming summer was to be marked by gay colors, and now the same emphasis is laid on the fact that white is to rule. The strictly tailored white linen frock is a style that has much in its favor, and worn with the jaunty sailor of the day and embroidered linen parasol will constitute as fresh and charming a summer frock as could be imagined, much better than so much fussiness. The coats as a rule are short, long ones in wash materials a mistake; the pony jacket is newer, but the eton holds its own. Tailors favor a strictly tailored white linen THE SU THE SUMMER GIRL THE SUMMER GIRL. gowns of very elaborate character. Trimming is piled on trimming, plaitings of silk and frills of lace making double adornment. Wide tucks are to be a feature of dresses of soft material, and little fancy coats have decided vogue. These coats are not for warmth, but transparent affairs whose sole excuse is beauty. On the street a woman likes always to wear some little wrap, be it but a fluffy boa, and the transparent coatee of the present gives variety from the ubitious boa. Cape like wraps are trying to push their way forward, but may not win out. shirt waist, but frivolous woman goes in for the frivolousness of the lingerie blouse. In contrast to the tailored linen suit we have afternoon and evening. There is very little change to record in lingerie blouse of 1906. The favorite ones button down the back as last year, the sleeve is very similar. Hats and Other Fashion Matters Hats and Other Fashion Matters Generally a woman looks at her hat squarely in front and at her behatted self from that point of view, when really that is the least important to consider. Most of the people that are to gaze upon your headgear will view it from the side or back. To-day the milliners seem to realize this fact, for to-day most of the trimming is piled in the back and curls up from the side. A DEMURE MODEL. One sees not a few plumes coming out from one side, falling over the hair at the back and then mounting on the other side. Yards and yards of ribbon adorn the back bandeau, and flowers are massed high in the rear. Hats this season are designed with reference to the prevailing empire FIRE IN CHURCHES Chief Shaw, speaking of the practical operation of the law for the better protection of audiences in theaters and public halls from fire, remarks that while our churches are exempt from its provisions, as well as from monthly inspection, there is greater danger from fire or panic in many of our houses of worship than there is in most of the licensed places. This is frank and outspoken, though it isn't a new revelation. It is a fair Perhaps the chief difference lies in the hand-work, less openwork and more of what is called filled work, solid French embroidery. This is very pretty on the sheer stuffs employed, gives pleasing contrast. The materials most in use are mull, Persian lawn, batiste and very fine ones are made of handkerchief linen. Such pretty things may be fashioned of kerchiefs. A woman of our acquaintance took a fine lace-trimmed mull handkerchief and made a charming deep collar by cutting it diagonally across and joining the back seam in such a way as to give a pointed back and front. This suggestion may THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY prove welcome just now, when an enfor fort is made for the low neck even on street blouse. Chemisettes and cuffs may be made of fine kerchiefs, and many a lace treasure is to-day turned from its former use to help out in trimming. Sometimes the kerchief need not be cut, may be cunningly disposed without this sacrifice. Shadow embroidery is effective on sheer material, and as I understand is not very difficult to make. Crochet lace of every kind has been restored to favor with a vengeance, and one sees beautiful turn-over collars and cuffs of Irish crochet. We would not be interpreted as meaning openwork embroidery is entirely out, such by no means the case. It is extensively used for waists again this summer and quite the thing for coat sets. Heavy Danish cut-work or Hedebo (Hay-the-bow) embroidery, is very effective on outside door wraps. styles come in delicate shades supposed to be particularly suited to the lady who affects the empire mode. But, alas, not all empire gowned maids and matrons are pink and white beauties, like such the "females" of by-gone days when short waist and clinging hair had reign. In the good old days, we are told, all women looked like the pictured women on the fazs, creamy skinned, cheeks pink-flushed; and in memory of what the ladies of the empire period were reputed, the milliner to-day offers as accompaniment of the revived fashions hats in the most delicate shades, lovely pinks and impossible blues. And the only comfort held out to poor creatures lacking pink and white complexion, is go and get one. We are told not to try the drug store, either, but to look in diet carefully, and assured in time the better complexion will reward. In the meanwhile empire styles may vanish and empire millinery. But there are some fetching and becoming all-black hats to be had, made of frilled hair, or finest chip, or softest horsehair; and a fluffy black hat almost anyone can wear. The burnt straws are charitable, too, to an uncertain coloring, and are the height of fashion. The very rastellon oldrose is more trying, to be chosen by the few rather than the many. A light colored chip trimmed with one's most favorable color would be modish and attractive. Without doubt there is a generous variety to choose from this season. Some one says in regard to the making of a dress, when in doubt choose the empire; which advice we do not hold very good. Unless the gown is made by an artist, an empire is very apt to look like a night gown and the wearer to present a rather dragged appearance, as though not rigged out for public gaze. question why church congregations ought not to be protected from the dangers of fire and panic as well as theater audiences.—Boston Herald. Worthy of Respect. Iceland has a record which entitles it to the respect of the nations. In ten years the number of fishing vessels has increased from 70 to 300, and in 20 years the consumption of alcohol is only one-half what it was. In Union There is Strength. GA 8. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1906. OHIO NEWS From Many Buckeye Cities and Towns. SENT BY OUR OWN WRITERS. Personal, Social, Lodge, Church, Literary and Other Notes of Interest. Toledo.-A most delightful program was rendered Sunday at Warren church by the children, and without a single error or prompting, Mrs. Emmy Artis, and her assistants certainly deserve credit for the efficient training given them. Sandusky.-Mrs. Gardner is visiting her daughter in Cincinnati; Easter was fittingly observed at both churches. Mr. John Shade is slowly improving. Mrs. Richard gave a reception for the Sunday-school Monday. Frances Rhodes is home from Chicago. Mr. George Rogers, of Toledo, is here. Mrs. George Dixon, of Toledo, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Walton.-Mr. Bert Moore, of Lakeside, is visiting Mrs. Henry Stanley. Lockland.-Bethel Easter services were fine and the church was crowded all day. At 2:30 p. m. the children made an excellent impression. The juvenile choir did its part at 7:30 p. m. Prof. Blackburn, master of ceremonies. Collection exceptionally good. The pastor delivered a fine sermon at 11 a. m. Mrs. Oldrin, a member of the church, died suddenly. Many others in the village are ill. (Correspondent must mail news on Mondays. Ed.) Mt. Vernon.—The Harlem Pedro club was entertained by Messrs. Jess and Monk Turner.—Mr. Henry Thomas has just returned from visiting his son in Denver.—Mr. William Jackson is still getting better.—Mrs. Malinda Payne has been sick for two weeks.—Miss Florence Lacy was in Columbus recently.—The Court of Calanthe will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening.—The Easter program was held on the campus.—The members and friends of the Literary are requested to attend the "spelling bee" Wednesday evening. Correspondents must moll all letters for publication on Monday of each week, and always place their names and that of their city and town on the outside of the wrapper about returned copies. Utless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relatives must be paid for at the rate of ten cents a line, six words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Salem.—The Easter exercises at St Johns and Zion Sunday were fine. The churches were beautifully decorated with potted plants, etc.—Mr. Jesse Johnson, of Massillon, visited Mrs. Emma Howard Sunday.—The social at Cora Lee's last Thursday was a financial success.—T. H. Cyrus and two little daughters, Sarah and Estella Merideth, of Indianapolis, is here. Estella numbered her here Eastern social at Zion church Monday evening.—The W. M. M. will meet at Mrs. Mary Green's Thursday evening.—The A. E. L. will be lead by Myrle Miller Sunday evening. Finday. O.-Mrs. Lillie is declining.—Thomas J. Phillips and Roy Toller, of Tiffin, visited Finday Sunday. O.-Mrs. O. Ray returned home. Minnie Cooper spent Easter in Kenon; Mr. Olle Hardin and Mr. Harley Ramsey in Lima, and Minnie Dyer in Fostoria.—Mr. and Mrs. Evan Brown visited his father, C. H. Brown, and sisters Sunday and Monday afternoon.—Ma May Hockings, of Harrisburg Pa., returned home as last week; Carter W. Hutchinson returned toington.—Mary Ashby and brother, Rudel of Toledo, visited their cousin, Pearl Stevens.—Mrs. L. Ross, of Columbus is here visiting her parents. Martina Ferry--Easter services at the A. M. E. church were good. Rev. Lucas preached an able sermon in the morning--Ella Cochran left Monday morning for home, Jennette--Gee. Williams, jr., visited his brother in Pittsburgh Sunday--Eva Jackson, of Flushing, is visiting her brother, Walter--Dalys Lawson, of Bridgeport, visited Mrs. Dora Milligan Thursday. Mrs. Geo. Williams entertained Ella Cochran and Mrs. Ellia Thomas at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday. Mr. Fletcher Sedge, Alexander Weir, Fannie Cunningham, Pearl Sciplo and Ellia Giles gave quite a successful lunch-on the A. M. E. church Saturday evening for the benefit of the literary society. Be sure to order The Gazette from the agent. Circleville--Mrs. Nickens and Miss Barney spent Sunday with Mrs. Cochman--Mrs. Wilson has returned from Columbus--Miss E. Smith William and Austin Turner, of Portsmouth, visited Mrs. Hyman Sunday--Mrs. Bass are very ill. Mrs. Irene entertained Mr. and Mrs. Farrow, Mr. and Mrs. Spriggs, Mrs. Anderson and the Misses Smith, Farrow and Ander, son Sunday--Messra, Carr and Scott. Mr. Vernon, were here Easter--Florence Baker, of Portsmouth, passed through here enroute to Columbus to spend Easter--An excellent program was rendered Easter at both churches. GAZETTE. —Nellie Hachett, of Wheeling, who visited her father, has returned home. —(Correspondent must mail news on Monday.—Ed.) Mansfield—Daisy Barker, Clada Pleasants, Cora Grant and Cora Pointer attended the Cincinnati symphony orchestra concert. It was fine. —The programs Sunday afternoon and evening were fairly good. Mrs. Ida Jones, Mrs. Dumnore and Dora Payton were excellent. —Sada Dumnore won first prize and Anna Hogan second, for bringing in the most money Easter. —June Wise, of Shelby, and Oliver Beard, of Bucyrus, were here Sunday. —Rev. W. B. Lee spent Saturday and Sunday morning in Marion and left Monday night for district conference at Plqna. —Mrs. F. Poindexter has gone to Kenton to live with her son Fred. —Raymond Banks' is in Van Wert. —Cora M. Pointer had an attack of nervous neuralgia last week. —Mr. Johnson has returned to Zanesville. —(Correspondent must mail news on Mondays and not later in the week.—Ed.) Mechanicburg—Mrs. S. L. Cochran, of Springfield, and Mrs. Lina Cochran, of St. Clarlsville, visited with the former's mother, Mrs. Clark, last week.—The Easter services at both churches were good.—Mrs. Anna Waugh entertained at dinner Thursday Mrs. S. L. and Lina Cochran and Mrs. Ed Clark.—Mr. and Mrs. James Waugh spent Easter in Springfield.—Mr. Calvin Armfield left Tuesday for Plqa, representing Bethel church at the district conference.—Mrs. Edward Clark entertained at dinner last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Calin Armfield and Mr. and Mrs. James Waugh honored the church.—S. L. Cochran, and Mrs. Lina Cochran,—Mrs. Jennie Bunch, of Milford, and Mr. Charley Roberts, of Springfield visited their sister, Mrs. Hattie Bunch last week.—Mr. Wm. Dunson was in Springfield last week.—Mrs. Minnie Howard and children left Saturday to join her husband in Lima, their future home.—Mr. Wm. Hathcock left Saturday for Van Wert to wed Miss Cora Guy. Massillon.—For weeks I have felt the need of Massillon representation in The Cazette and therefore shall see to it that our paper is well circalled here. Our city council has decided to build a $40,000 city hall to all classes of citizens. Our people here are very active in church and lodge work. Zion congregation will soon be favored with a concert by the Eureka singers of Salem. Their pastor, Rev. M. F. A. Econ, is convalescing after several weeks' illness. His members have been very kind to him and ap- SELLS FOR $35. St. Louis, Mo.-The cat with a little family of six chickens belonging to Mrs. A. J. Osborn, of Alton, was sold for $35 April. The cat adopted the chickens over two weeks ago, when they were abandoned by their mother. It is said to be the third family of chickens she has reared. Mrs. Edward F. Deterring of 509 Summit street, Alton, bought the feline, which is an ordinary gray one, and is 9 years old. precitative.-The new pastor of Shiloh church, Rev. J. Everet Brown is able, intelligent and active. Col. R. A. Pinch presided at his induction services recently and the following persons were on the program: John G. Allen, J. Bollinger, Joseph Thompson, John Johnson, Prof. C. H. Augtadt, Adam Johnson, Mrs. L. N. Johnson, Mrs. Bell Lowrie, Mrs. Rachel Ramey, Rev E. J. Craft, Justin R. White, Miss Ada Robinson and Revs. T. C. Peterson and J. R. Green. Steubenville. — Interesting Easter programs were rendered at both chapels Sunday and Rev. C. D. White preached an able sermon to Eastern Star chapter at 3:30 p.m.—Mrs. Nora Williams, of Wheeling, W. Va., was here Sunday.—Mr. Norman White is improving.—Mr. Willie Hargrave, of Pittsburg, passed through en route home to Smithfield.—Miss Marie Rolls dined with Miss Nina Banks Easter.—Mr. F. Peterson, of Uhrichsville, visited his sister, Mrs. Jennie Carter.—Mr. and Mrs. William Parkes, of Fernwood, were here Sunday.—The T. T. club met at Miss Edna Browne's last Friday. It was a decided success. James "Bell" Spencer, special guest with Mrs. Thomas Cree and family.—Miss Aggie Flood, of Mr. Pleasant, was the guest of Mrs. I. N. McCollough Sunday. — Mr. Harold Williams has returned from Ironon. — the choir of Quinn chapel rendered excellent music Sunday evening under the able guidance of Prof. I. N. McCollough, Mrs. Eva Reid and Miss Mabel Madison have recently joined. — Mrs. Frank McMiller and Mrs. Walton Howard were initiated into the Eastern Star chapter. Oxford—Mrs. Annie Rial buried her little grandchild Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. Taylor officiating.—Mrs. Smooths is able to be around again.—Mrs. Andrew White has returned to Indianapolis.—Ada West entertained her gentleman friend from Cincinnati Sunday.—Foster Lawrence and Patton from Connerville, Ind., were here Sunday.—Mrs. S. Logan Williams of Xenia, is here visiting.—Sauls was in Hamilton Sunday.—Rev. King and Mr. Casper Williams were in Hamilton Wednesday evening.—Mrs Mary Tanner has returned.—Mr Lawrence is making great preparations to build a fine house.—The churches had credible, Easter exercises.—Rev. Tate left Tuesday for Piqua to attend district conference.—Rev Taylor went home Moncy.—An egg cracking at Christian church Easter Monday evening. The A. M. E. church's box social the same even. continued on Second Page. Cole and Johnson have sailed for Europe. A battalion of Afro-American soldiers have been sent to occupy Ft. Lawton, Wash., by the government. The United Brethren of Friendship lodge of Louisville, Ky., is preparing to make a $27,000 addition to its $8,000 building. Mme. Marie Selika, the noted prima donna, who has been making Philadelphia her home for many years, has moved to New York state. Portland, Ore., and Helena, Mont., are offering excellent opportunities for progressive Afro-Americans. Write W. G. Byrd, 675 Hood street, Portland. Henry Johnson, of Washington, D. C., has been appointed traveling inspector of chefs on the Pennsylvania campus, a position never before filled by an Afro-American. The Harvard Memorial society of Cambridge, Mass., has invited R. C. Bruce, son of the late ex-Senator B. K. Bruce, to deliver the address before that society on Decoration day. Leading women of West Chester, Pa., have taken charge of the Sarah McConkey fund of $5,000 to establish a kindergarten for Afro-American children and expect to open the school next fall. Chaplain Allen Allenworth, of the U. S. A., has been retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel, the highest honor ever given an Afro-American in the army. His civil war record added him. Wm. T. Frances, an attorney connected with the legal department of the N. P. Ry., at St. Paul, Minn., was recently nominated by republicans at a primary election as a candidate for the state assembly. P. Logan, of Okalona, Miss., who was a slave, now owns several store buildings, 18 dwelling houses, a large plantation containing a section and a half of land and lives in the house once owned by his former master. Benjamin Vance, of Topeka, who died recently, went to Kansas about 15 years ago with nothing. At the time of his death he owned about 500 acres of the farming land in that state and his wealth was estimated at about $350. Rattling Nelson is still willing to fight anybody in the world except Joe Gans. It's a question whether Gans could make the lightweight limit, but Nelson must give him a chance to try it, if he expects to hold the rating of a real champion. Cornellus J. Jones, prominent in business circles in Muskegee, Indian Territory, has bought the town site of Chase, eight miles west of Muskegee for $4,000 and will make it an exclusive Negro town, an educational and industrial center. Monroe Nash, a white special laborer with clerical duties at the Norfolk Va., navy yard, resigned his position recently because he did not like to work side by side with an Afro-American clerk, to whom he was required to pass his work. The resignation was promptly accepted. Good! The first troops to occupy Ft. Wright at Spokane, Wash., were "black boys" to which the citizens mildly protested. They, however, went, stayed their time, left for another place and were succeeded by white troops and then it was that the citizens of Spokane "wished they had the Negroes back." In a class of 110 in the Chelsea Berlitz school of languages in New York City Rossec Simmons, editor of the Colored Americn u Magazine, recently stood No. 1. He is a contributor to the New York Journal and is said to be the only Afro-American whose name has been proposed for membership in the Anvil club. Ernest A. Adkins and G. H. Mitchell real estate dealers at Greensboro, N.C., control about $250,000 worth of property, and are the only Afro-Americans there engaged in the business. There are also five physicians, two druggists, one dentist and many minor business enterprises that promise well for the future. Mayor McConnell, of Franklin, Pa. appointed an Afro-American to the police force as soon as he was sworn in, and the council refused to confirm his appointment. The mayor announced that his appointee would serve anyway, if he had to appoint him from month to month, but the council says no provision will be made for his salary. In the recent examination for a position as music teacher in the public schools in Washington, D. C., 28 applicants entered. Prof. Charles G. Harris, who plays the organ in Israel C. M. E. church, led the examination. Miss Leota F. Henson, of Ravenna, O., was also successful. Twenty-two applicants were white and six were Afro-Americans. Three out of six passed and two out of 22 passed. An examination of the tax books of Clarke county, Ga., shows a remarkable degree of prosperity on the part of our people of that county. There are 782 owners of homes from an eighth of an acre to 347 acres. The total tax returns on these amount to a little more than $220,000. In the city district, there are 555 Afro-American owners of homes and the value of these is a little more than $200,000. Editor H. C. Smith, of The Gazette, says he will find out the motive of that shameful "settlement" of the Richard Dixon lynching case, if he has to go all the way to Springfield to do so. It is an important matter and the public has a right to know the facts in the case. If the lawyers acted in good faith in settling it, an explanation is due, and if they proved re-creant to their trust, they should be exposed and condemned.-Xenia (O.) Observer. THE SMEL Of Burning Flesh, the Twitching of the Bodies, and the GROANS OF THE Senator S. H. Piles' telegram intimating to the Seattle folk that he, Piles, stood ready and willing, if they would but suggest it, to bring pressure to bear on the war department to prevent Negro troops from being sent to Ft. Lawton is just what might be expected of the man. As Sam Piles attorney at law in Seattle, he never had anything but the "bull con" about Negro troops. Notwithstanding the fact that he was the attorney for the Pacific Coast company that employed a number of colored men, yet Mr. Piles seemed always afraid of the colored employees of the company, lest perhaps the black on their skin might rub off if he got too close to them. The citizens of Seattle do not give a "tinker's dam" whether the garrison at Ft. Lawton be a black or white one, and The Republican is a hostile to know why Senator Piles should see their bination or otherwise to disturb their minds one way or the other on the subject—Seattle (Wash.) Republican. When black soldiers were first ordered to Ft. Douglas, Utah, the citizens of Salt Lake City boiled over with indignation and the representatives in congress from that state as a unit protested to the war department in no uncertain language and demanded of the war department that the order be rescinded, but it was not. The day the black boys reached the city the death of the whole of the 12 apostles of the Mormon church could not have caused a more dejected look to come over the faces of her citizenship than the presence of those black soldiers as they tramped through the streets to the fort for a two years' stay. Days and months passed and the "black Graphic Analysis of Springfield, Mo., Mob. There were none of the better class of citizens there, except on the outer edge of the mob. The controlling spirit of the yelling mass was not the "holy" one of regard for the man and the woman. The Negroes and exultation at the opportunity of committing crime under the guise of righteousness. In the sheriff's private residence the character of the mob was plainly indicated by its conduct. Men pulled Mrs. Horner, the sheriff's wife, (white) from her bed and demanded that she show them the way into the jail. She swooned and was left lying on the floor, her child crying hysterically by her side. The mob gleefully danced the pine dining room furniture, and stole Mrs. Horner's purse, containing $15, and a shotgun belonging to the sheriff—Capt. J. J. Mayes (white.) ```markdown ``` brutes" neither ate the babies nor outraged the women, in fact the outraged community slowly woke up to the realization that the black soldiers were a hundred times more docile and orderly than the white soldiers, and public sentiment took a sudden change and that, too, for the better. In the meantime the Spanish-American war broke out and the black soldiers of Ft. Douglas were ordered to Cuba. The same citizens that had so bitterly opposed their coming cheered them to the echo as they marched away, not because they were glad to be rid of them, but for their patriotism. The record the black soldiers made while in Cuba is too well known to be recounted at this time. But finally the war was all over and the same black soldiers were ordered back to Ft. Douglas, Utah. On their arrival at Salt Lake City, not only the city folk, but every man, woman and child for miles in the surrounding country were present to welcome them home. The soldiers were not eat during their former stay in Salt Lake City strewed the streets with flowers on which the soldiers marched and those of the women that had not been outraged by those black brutes, as they were called, served dainty lunches to them, while the men made heart-feeling speeches welcoming them home again. Senator Piles doubtless is not a close student of the daily press or he would not have wanted to interfere with the order of the war department that a regiment of colored troops occupy Ft. Lawton for the next two years—Seattle (Wash.) Republican. Conference a Grand Success. Piqua, O.—The conference of the Springfield district of the northern Ohio conference of the great A. M. E. church is and has been in session here nearly all week. It will close tomorrow. That strong race leader, Rt. Rev. W. B. Derrick, is the presiding bishop, and Dr. Rev. J. M. Glimere, the aggressive and tireless worker for the cause of Christ and the church, is the presiding elder. He has in circulation beautiful programs (printed by The Gazette) and all is moving on splendidly, just as anticipated. The veteran pastor, Rev. Dr. Coleman, and his congregation are taking care of the conference nicely in every way. More anon. THE SMELL Of Burning Flesh, the Twitching of the Bodies, and the GROANS OF THE INNOCENT MEN Was Pleasing to the Flandish Missouri Mob—Music to Their Ears — A Graphic Description! Special to The Gazette. Springfield, Mo.—In order that your readers may know the real inwardness of the terrible ordeal we passed through here recently when that barbarous mob of 3,000 white brutes battered in the jail and took therefrom the three innocent Afro-Americans, Coker, Duncan and Allen, all charged with crime, to the light tower in the public square which is surmounted by a sheet iron figure of the Goddess of Liberty, and lynched and burned them in the most brutal manner possible. I send you the following: The rope by which Coker was hanging naked broke first and the body fell into the fire, sending up a shower of sparks. The yells of the mob showed that they enjoyed this diversion, and the men emitted another volley of profanity which would have shocked a river pilot. There was disappointment, for he had apparently left the fire did not kick or struggle did not suit the French taste of the mob. The victim's clothes were first saturated with coal oil. For a long time Duncan's body slowly swayed over the fire, his limbs contracting and extending slowly, at times assuming postures grimly grotesque. This afforded pleasing diversion to the mob. They had yearned all night for such a sight. It was 11 p. m. when this hellish orgy began. Boys presided over the cooking process. Armed with barrel staves, they watched about the edge of the fire, and if a piece of flesh or a part of the body fell out of the fire, they pushed it back. The head on Duncan's body, with the flesh burned to a crisp, rolled out of the fire. There was not enough fuel to make a fire high enough to entirely envelop the men. The slow contortions of the muscles contracted by the heat were ghastly. A leg would contract, while its mate would straighten out toward the flames. The crowd was unwilling to believe that the victims could not still suffer. Men would take burning brands and hold them against remaining parts of the body, uttering unprintable things and reveling in the stench of burning flesh. Boys of 10 and 12 years of age climbed about in the framework of the tower and waved their hats to the crowd. They were abashed to cheer. Men and boys swore simply to be braved of their own oaths and this in Missouri early Easter morn—not in the darkest part of Africa. These were supposedly civilized whites. The mob then went again to the jail for Will Allen and Bus Cain, charged with killing an old soldier. The latter, the guilty one according to Allon, escaped. When Allen found that resistance was useless, he declared that he would walk. This he did, with head up and defiance of fate depicted in his coal-black face. He was escorted to the square by a smaller crowd. He did not reach the place of death until 2 o'clock Easter Sunday morning. "Are you Will Allen?" asked the leader of the mob. "I am," said Allen. "Have you anything to say?" "Only that I did not kill Rouark." "Make him tell who did," shouted a chorus of voices. "Bus Cain killed Rouark," said Allen. "I had nothing to dc with it." "Hang him," again roared the mob. Allen showed no fear. He stood where he could smell the burning remains of Duncan and Coker. A rope was placed about his neck and it was attached to the ralling upon which he was standing. The mob yelled tauntingly at him to jump and show that he was game. He took them at their word and jumped out from the stand. His neck broke with a crack, plainly heard well out into the crowd. The rope broke and, turning a somersault, the land landed in the fire. His convulsive kicks and contortions sent embers and charred remains of the other victims flying in all directions. Reaching into the flames, the mob dragged out the body, tied the rope together and again drew the body up. It twitched for a while and became limp. The fire was replenished and the same orgy of burning was gone through with again. The mob invoked the curse of the Almighty upon anything and everything they happened to think of, but chiefly upon the law and its officers. Damn the law" had become a slagman, and the law would not destroy the law was a fit object for work of that nature. It lingered about until the fire had consumed the body of Allen as well as the other two victims, and dispersed about daylight. It was full daylight before the police considered it safe to show themselves and clear up the debris left by the awful night's work, the ashes were taken to an undertaking establishment to await an inquest. 2 THE GAZETTE. (IN ADVANCE) Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio as second-class matter. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio INDUSTRIAL HEAD COUNCIL CRAZYZAND THE GAZETTE is the oldest, and has the largest bona fide circulation, double that of any newspaper in the interest of Afro-Americans, published in the state of Ohio, and comparison with any will immediately establish its rank as one of the NEWSIEST AND BEST in the country. The speech of ex-Speaker J. Warren Keifer, of Springfield, in congress on March 15th favoring the reduction of the congress representation of those states (southern) guilty of disfranchisement, was exceptionally exhaustive and strong. Mr. Keifer is a republican of the "old school." Would that there were more of his kind in congress. There would then be some probability of legislation compelling the practically rebellious states referred to, to obey the mandates of the United States constitution bearing upon the suffrage of citizens. The action of Congressman James R. Mann, of Chicago, who recently led the fight that defeated the bill in the house of representatives to pay the heirs of Samuel Lee who was elected to congress in 1880 but denied admission until the closing hours of the 47th congress, the $10,000 salary due him and which each succeeding congress has refused to pay, ought to move our people of the "Windy City" to oppose him when next a candidate for renomination and re-election. Mann's only excuse for his action seems to be that a democrat who usurped Lee's seat for the two years in question, was paid the latter's salary. Mann's fight is against a custom long followed by congress in such cases. MISSOURI'S SHAME. We sincerely trust that Gov. Folk of Missouri, is sincere in his declaration to hang at least the leaders of that mob of 3,000 men and boys who lynched those three Afro-Americans at Springfield, Mo., recently. Two of the victims who were charged with assault upon a white girl are now believed by the police and others of that city to be innocent. The woman could not identify them as being the brutes who attacked her. Even if they were they were not as bad as the barbarians who led the mob, battered down the jail doors, broke windows, hammered off locks, committed other depredations, hung the three victims from a light tower in the public square which was surmounted by a sheet iron figure of the Goddess of Liberty and finally burned the bodies of the victims, all three of whom were innocent of committing any crime or even misdemeanor. This is terrible! Then its treatment of the sheriff's wife, referred to elsewhere in this paper! That was also outrageous, barbaric! And a strip of a boy, a mere lad, 18 years of age, a veritable young devil, led the mob! We trust that the governor's activity and determination to vindicate the law, and his reward of $300 for the arrest and conviction of each participant in the fiendish and hellish orgy will produce results, the kind that the decent, law abiding citizen of the entire country will welcome and praise him for, for all time. THE RIGHT TO THE BALLOT. Under the above heading the Chicago Chronicle published an editorial on April 9 which is worthy of reproduction in the editorial columns of The Gazette. There is so very much of the kind of truth in it that should have the widest circulation just at this time, especially among our statesmen and leading thinkers, that we would that it were in our power to make them all read it carefully and thoughtfully. It is as follows: "The distinguished white men who delivered addresses last week at the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Tuskegee Institute said some wise things and gave the Negroes plenty of good though trite advice along with some that was not altogether indictious. They all told the young Negroes whom they were addressing that they must first become educated and educated chiefly up to economic independence—that they must make themselves indispensable as workers in the fields and shops and become good, humble, tolling citizens, suppressing higher aspirations, before they would become fairly entitled to the ballot. And they gave scant encouragement to look for anything political beyond the ballot, though they assured the Negroes that they were in the country to stay. This teaching, calmly assumes that the ballot is something to be given only to those who know how and are ready to if what they are not able to less lightened and moral people and is not given to everybody because he needs it himself. The fact is that men want and need the ballot for their protection against wrong and oppression. The right to a voice in choosing those who make and administer the laws—which is what is meant by the "ballot" in this discussion—was demanded before this republic existed, first by select and powerful class for its own better protection, then by a larger and less select class for the same purpose, and so on to universal manhood suffrage. As a means of defense it was needed as much—may, more—by the lowest and most oppressed class as by the highest which had been divested of political rights. This is historically true irrespective of our own political experience. It was in recognition of this truth that the right to vote was guaranteed by the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to our national constitution. The right to vote was given to the Negro not because he was educated or wise, for he was neither, but because he needed it for his protection against those who denied him civil rights and the protection of the laws and sought to reduce him to a slavery more cruel and barbarous than that which the thirteenth amendment sought to abolish forever." WHEN ALL IS DONE When all is done, and my last word is said, And ye who loved me murmur, "He is dead," Let no one weep, for fear that I should know. And sorrow, too, that ye should sor- row so. When all is done and in the oozing clay, Ye lay this east-off hull of mine away. Pray not for me, for, after long despair. The quiet of the grave will be a prayer. For I have suffered loss and grievous pain. The hurts of hatred and the world's disdain. And wounds so deep that love, well- tried and pure, Had not the pow'r to ease them or to cure. When all is done, say not my day is o'er, And that th' the night I seek a dim- mer hore; Say th' my morn has just begun.— I greet the dawn and not a setting sun When all is done. PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. —The Bookman. The Gazette in the South. Elizabeth City, N. C., Editor Gazette, Dear Sear. Several months ago my husband, Capt. H. A. W. Mebane, subscribed to your paper for me. I have been intending to write you how very much I am pleased with it and especially your manly and courageous editors. I think a clean-cut, news paper, backed up with intelligence and courage, standing for and defending the rights and principles of humanity is not only an honor to the editor but a blessing, only a few ups up from slavery, are proud of such men as yourself and will stand by them; especially the better class. Accept, please, my humble but sincere congratulations, and though way down in the old North state we have men and women that think as you do and stand for what you stand, the highest development and equal rights of the Negro. Sincerely. Guy-Hathcock. Van Wert, O—Mr. W, Hathcock, of Mechanicsburg, and Cora Guy were married Tuesday evening at her father, J. T. Guy's. Supper was served and many presents received. Rev. Underwood, of Wren, officiated. They went to Mechanicsburg Thursday—Mr. John Douglass was in Delphos Saturday—Jlunch's church's Easter program Sunday at 3 p. m. and the A. M. E. church's at 7:30 p. m. were fine—Mrs. James Patterson, of Columbus, is visiting her brother, O. L. Reynolds—Mrs. Nettle Washington, who was operated upon, is improving—W. L. Hyde, Peter Ballard, Henry Wilson and Pearl Ramsey were here Sunday—Lnella Berry and Stella Buck, of Lima, were guests of Minnie and Hazel Sanders Sunday. ```markdown ``` Jogiah Wilson, a member of the race, a justice of the peace in Charleston township, Ind., since November, 1900, has filled the office with dignity and won the highest respect. He was first nominated by republicans as a joke. The democrats turned in and helped elect him. Another effort at joking. Recently he was re-elected and one one was nominated to oppose him. Presume this last was a republican-democratic "joke." We can stand that kind. --- Found Guilty of Rioting and Released. Springfield, O.—After being out all night the jury in police court on the 10th, found Oscar Ridgeway guilty of rioting. Ridgeway had previously been found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and sentenced to the Xenia workhouse. He is only 16 years of age, and on this account was released on a wrist of habeas corpus at the instance of the board of county visitors. Over 90 Graduates. Nashville, Tenn.—Meharry Medical college, here has just graduated 68 doctors, 15 dentists, 9 pharmacists and 2 trained nurses. In conferring the degrees upon the graduates, Dr Hubbard, president of the institution, spoke briefly, saying: The session had been unusually successful and ranked Meharry as one of the largest medical colleges in the country. Liberia Becoming Stable. New York City.—Bishop Isaiah B. Scott, of the M. E. church, who returned from Africa Sunday, left Monday for his home in Nashville. "After nearly two years of contact and close observation," said the bishop, "I am wonderfully impressed with the growth and stability of the Liberian government and all the natural resources of the country." Mystic Shrine Convention and National Congress of Mothers at Los Angeles. Cal. May 7-11. Angeles, CA. Very low round trip tickets will be on sale via Nickel Plate Road to Los Angeles, San Francisco, April 24th to May 4th inclusive. Good returning July 31st. Stop-over and side-trip privileges. Full information of Agent or address City Ticket Office, 28 Public Square (808) THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1906. OHIO NEWS. (Continued From First Page.) ing…Mr. John Rocco, the "star" in the National Leader, has accepted a position in Xenia. Goodbye John…Mr. Robert Wilkinson has severed his connections with the Retreat and has accepted a position at the Glaird Company. The National Leaders (company company) filled a very successful engagement at Mt. Carmel, Ind., Saturday evening. Belfonteain—Mr. Lu Boyd spent Easter in Urbana—Mr. Clarence Bray, of Springfield, spent Easter here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Urlison spent Easter with his wife's parents in Kenton—Bessie Huffman, of Columbus, was here with her mother and sister Easter. Mrs. Katie Warfield, of Ft. Wayne, is visiting her sister and brothers, Fred and Lem Archer and Mrs. Gertie Bristow. Ethel Payne spent Easter here with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Patterson. Grace church's Ladies' Ald society held a bazaar and concert Friday evening. The Second Baptist church held a wafer supper Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart, of Sidney, spent Easter here with their daughter, Mr. Elmer. Newsome. Mr. Tom Stanley Presley. Presley Marvinville, spent Easter here. The Easter exercises at Second Baptist church were grand. The rally netted $110. The Easter exercises at Grace church were well attended afternoon and evening. A fine program was rendered. Rev. Dorsey's closing remarks were timely. Carrie Jackson, of Lewistown, spent Easter with Miss Bambridge. Smithfield—The third quarterly A. M. e. conference was held Thursday evening, Rev. Dr. Bundy presiding, The Easter program was good. Dr. Bundy delivered an eloquent discourse in the morning and left at 6:30 p. m. for Steubenville enroute to Washington, D. C.—Rev. and Mrs. Powell were at McIntyre Sunday, They entertained Rev. Bundy at dinner Friday, and Mrs. Thomas Jackson did so Sunday—F. Christian, Clara West and daughter, of Hopede; Lulu Jackson, of Wellsburg; Ed F. Balley, of Brilliant, and Mr. Jerry Carter, of Steubenville, were here Sunday—Mr. Wm. Munts preached Sunday night—Mrs. John Ford is very sick—Clara and B. Toney were in town last week—Ed Smith, N. Toney, Calvan West, Letha Cooper and several others were here Thursday—Mrs. Clara West visited her mother and Mrs. James Toney, Mrs. Chris Toney, Mrs. Mitchell Sunny Mrs. Ed West entertained Rev. Lewis and family Sunday at dinner—Mrs. James Beall entertained at a turkey dinner Easter—E. W. Biggsby was here Sunday—Mrs. M. Biggsby, Josiah Smith, Leroy Toney and B. Freeman were in town Monday—Mr. Hays Harris was in McIntyre Sunday. St. Claireville—Mrs. Elizabeth Payne was fatally burned the 13th. Her suffering was intense. She was buried Saturday at 3 p.m. from the A. M. E. church. Rev. Grimes officiated. Joseph Simpson, son of Mrs. Payne, and Mrs. Hattie Jackson, of Wheeling, were in attendance—Jacob Castelman died Sunday morning. Funeral from the A. M. E. church Tuesday at 2 p.m. m. Rev. Grimes officiated. Mr. Newton Wilson and Jesse Jackson, who were married on the 12th, returned Saturday from Washington, Pa.—Mrs. G. W. Easley and daughter, Ruth, of Norwalk, are guests of S. W. Cochran and family.—Mrs. J. W. Cochran and daughters, Helen, have returned from Springfield and Urbana.—Mayme Cochran and Myrtle McCoy were in Wheeling Sunday, and H. F. Wilson and Lou Wooden were in Wheeling—J. H. Wooden was in Killen.—Jennie Bromm, Ceil Pear, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Noel—Hazel Jackson returned from Martins Ferry Thursday and Ella Cochran of that place visited her sister, Mrs. Jordan, Friday.—Mrs. Lillie Goins returned from Bellaire last week.—Mrs. M. M. Meldrum is sick.—Mrs. Joseph Gardner entertained Mrs. Minnie Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Ethel Brown and James Wilson at dinner on the 8th. Paul Dunbar Buried. Dayton, O.—The remains of Paul Laurence Dunbar was a few days ago taken from the vault after having laid three months (according to his request) and buried in Woodland cemetery. The burial services were read by Rev. Woodson, his pastor, and prayer by Rev. Bass, of Wesleyan church of which his mother is a member. Mr. Murphy, a half brother of Mr. Dunbar, has moved his family here from Chicago and will live with his mother—Rev. Dr. Gilmere preached at Second church Sunday evening. Easter services were very good and well attended at Eaker Street church. The Wilberforce golden jubilee rally Monday evening was very successful.—A number attended the K. T. sermon at Hamilton Sunday. Among the sermons were the Geo E. Smith, Mr. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller—Mrs. Emma Woodson and Mrs. Emma Jackson were royally entertained by Mrs. Shaw at dinner Easter—Rev. Woodson and Mr. Chas. Robinson delegate to district conference left Tuesday morning for Piqua—Mrs. Fannie Coleman has returned from Toledo—Mrs. Daniel Cannon has muscular rheumatism.—Miss Carrie Woodson who has been clerking in the Electric shoe store of A. R. Cooper at Findlay, is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Woodson. The Delineator for May The May Delineator is a complete display, pictorial and descriptive of the latest spring fashions. Justice David J. Brewer contributes an article on "Woman in the Professions." Miss Winslow's club story, "The President of Quex," deepens in interest. In "Famous American Songs," Gustav Kobbe gives the story of the origin of the popular air, "Ben Bolt." An interesting historical sketch of Annapolis is written by Hester D. Richardson. Florence Rockwell writes her experiences in playing Shakespeare roles and speaks of the need of a national theatre. Avery Abbott and Jullette B. G. Towne contribute short stories for older folk, and Alice Brown a fairy tale for the little ones. There are other features to delight young folks. Mary Hinman Abel writes of coloring matters and commercial cheats, and there are many suggestions for the kitchen, etc. MAHONING VALLEY. The Social, Personal, Church and Other Notes of the West of the West, Week, Park Youngstown, O.-Logan lodge smoker Wednesday evening proved an enjoyable affair. Seventy-five being served. M. Gains Williams presided. C. B. Stewart, T. H. Lonesome, J. A. Jones and A. Marshall spoke, and A. Lynch sung the "Holy City." C. Carter, of Braddock; John Batch, of Elizabeth, Pa.; R. Johnson, of Sewall, W. Va., and L. Lot Smith, of S. Sharon, were present.-Pink Rose club's recent entertainment at Bixler hall in honor of Virgil Giles, Olive Ormes and Purnell Burton proved a delightful social function. Other out-of-town guests were Esther Naylor, Miss Twyman, Olive West, Ida Scott and Eva Johnson, of Warren.-Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hill entertained in honor of Mrs. Minerva Hall, of Pluqa, Wednesday evening.-Mahoning Fountain's eight anniversary celebration Thursday evening in K. of C. hall was an enjoyable affair. The Mahoning orchestra furnished music and lunch was served at midnight. A. H. Harry's dancing school at the same place on Tuesday and Thursday, by several persons from Sharon.-The Nora Eccles was successful.-J. and Mrs. Thomas H. Loo entertained Friday evening in honor of Mrs. M. A Morris and Mrs. Clara Barber, of Baltimore.-Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pettiford entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Harris at dinner Sunday, Mr. Harris' mother, Mrs. Harvey, of Virginia, left for home on Thursday.-Mrs. Belle Stewart, of New Castle, who died Wednesday was buried Friday afternoon.-Messendes Huffman and daughter, Jackson and three daughters, of Warel, were on Sunday.-Oak Avenue church's revival services will continue next week. They have been very successful thus far. Mrs. Rosa Johnson, of Cleveland, is holding very successful afternoon prayer meetings at different residences.-Jesse Boggess, carpenter, is working in Pittsburgh.-The Easter programs were all fine and well attended.-Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Johnson entertained Mrs. Chas. Woods and sister, Miss Virginia Giles, at dinner on Friday. They left for Pittsburg, Mrs. Woods will locate all and Miss Giles, after two weeks' visit in the "Smoky City," will return home to Parkersburg, W. Va. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bachsch, while here Joe Stoney and Dill Sullivan performed last week.-Mr. and Mrs. George Lace have moved to 417 Scott street.-John Batch visited his cousin, James Saunders, last week.-A number of relatives and others attended Mrs. Isabela Stewart's funeral in New Castle on Friday.-Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lightfoot, of Braddock, visited J. W. Lightfoot Easter.-Walter Saunders celebrated his 29th birthday Sunday at his home, 1020 West Rayne avenue.-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawkins were notified recently of the death in Altoona, Pa., on April 10, of James Lyles.-Mrs. Brown, of Commerce street; Mrs. Thad Wilson, Mrs. Mat Peterson, Mr. Sterye and William Jackson are ill. Mascn-Allen Marriage Mt. Pleasant, O.—Mrs. Eliza Hayes died on the 5th at Pittsburgh. She was a sister of Mrs. Sarah Mercer—Mr. and Mrs. Newswome were in Wheeling recently—Mrs. Lydia Mason and Mr. Will Allen, of Harriwell, were married by Rev. Peavey at the Baptist church on the 12th—Mr. Michael Wells and Mr. Ed Scott have located in McDonald, Pa., during the strike—A farewell reception was tended Mrs. Kenchen last week at Mrs. Will Bates' and she received many beautiful presents. She joined Rev. Kenchen at Lorain where he is pastor of an M. E. church—Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bundy dined with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson Sunday—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman visited in Scio last week—Easter exercises were very interesting at the church. Flound left for Stevensville to locate temporarily—Rev. Lowe prescheduled two able sermons Sunday and left for Martins Ferry Monday—Rev. Peters will preach at the M. E. church Sunday—A box social will be given at the Baptist church in Emerson on the 28th. Olean, N. Y., Notes. Rev. Stewart, P. E., left for New York. The White Lily club bazaar this week was a success. Rev. Ruf (white) lectured for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hatfield gave a surprise on Mr. Claf Collins Saturday evening. Grace Atwell has returned from Rushford. Mr. Frank Peterson attended the Silver Leaf six o'clock dinner Sunday. Mrs. David Kelley has returned from Rushford. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson visited in Cuba Friday. Mr. Henry Moore died suddenly Saturday morning. Funeral Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clemons have heard of their son, Ernest's illness at Dayton. He was traveling with a company. Titusville, Pa., News The D. W. Y. O. band met at Mrs. M. J. Thomas' and were highly entertained. Her paper on the club work of women and E. G. Riley's character sketches were excellent. Lunch was served—Mr. Fred Jenkins, of Oil City, spent Saturday here—Mayne and Hattie Brown and Margaret Minus, Mrs. G. Jordan, Mrs. Minnie Cayton, Mrs. A. B. Lovel and Mr. E. Riley, sp. spent Easter in Pittsburgh—Mrs. Erie Gross entertained at an Easter luncheon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Ruth Enty. Each plate was imprinted with an Rake, sentence and cover were laid for (Correspondent must mail news on Mondays—Ed) First Excursion Sunday, April 29, 190 Miles and Return $1.00 Via Nickel Plate. Road Commencing Sunday April 29th and each Sunday following, parties of five or more may procure round trip tickets to any point within 100 miles of selling station where train is scheduled to stop, at $1.00 for each person. Tickets good going and returning same day. For full information address city ticket office. 28 Public Square, or agen's Euclid avenue, Broadway or Pearl street stations. Do You Know James Morris? Nancy Morris, of Oxford, O., would feel very grateful to any one who would give her any information of her brother, James Morris' whereabouts. He was in California several years. #40 A WEEK'S NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM A WEEK'S NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM RECORD OF MOST INTERESTING EVENTS TOLD IN BRIEFEST MANNER POSSIBLE. HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS Information Gathered from All Quarters of the Civilized World and Prepared for the Perusal of the Busy Man. "MUCK BAKE" ADDRESS. "MUCK RAKE" ADDRESS. The widely heralded and sensational "muck-rake" speech of President Roosevelt was delivered at the laying of the corner stone of the office building for the house of representatives at Washington. Recognizing the existence of evils, social and economic, the president urges warfare, but deplores the actions of those who make indiscriminate attacks on men of business or public life, declaring such a course would only react in favor of the unscrupulous. The huge fortunes being amassed in this country are regarded as a menace to public welfare and a progressive tax is urged whereby these fortunes should be curtailed and limited to a certain amount. Rich men are also warned of the danger in attempting to prevent the regulation and control of their business in the interest of the public. CONGRESSIONAL NEWS President Roosevelt sent to congress the life insurance reform bill prepared by the recent Chicago convention and a message urging legislation to put an end to the abuses recently disclosed. The Indian appropriation bill was reported from the senate committee by Chairman Chapp. The committee aided items aggregating $2,471,473, of which $817,074 is reimbursable and eliminated items carrying $23,000. Senator Hale, chairman of the naval committee of the senate, announced that, in his opinion, the senate would concur in the action the house is expected to take authorizing the construction of one battleship of sufficient size and strength to defend worthy the flag of the United States. The house committee on industrial arts and expositions has voted to report the bill for government participation in the Jamestown centennial exposition to be held on the shores of Hampton roads, in Norfolk county, Virginia, next summer. The amount carried in the bill is $1,400,000. Senator Foraker in a speech in the senate assailed the rate bill as a fraud. The house committee has acted favorably on the resolution calling for election of senators by direct vote and lengthening the term of representatives to four years. MISCELLANEOUS Thousands of children were stamped as illegitimate by a decision of the United States supreme court. The principle established is that a state cannot grant a divorce when but one party to the marriage is a resident within its jurisdiction. It is estimated that at least 20,000 children are affected by the opinion. Chicago persons affected by the supreme court divorce decision are perplexed as to their social status and property rights. 'Children born to divorced persons who have remarried are to be the chief sufferers because of doubt upon the legitimacy. Many divorced persons prominent in New York society are affected by the supreme court decision, among them Mrs. Shaw, young Waldorf Astor's promised bride. Charles E. Hughes, the New York investigator, and Alexander Simpson, of Philadelphia, have been engaged by the department of justice to aid in working up the cases against the coal-carrying roads. An all-American crusade to resist unwarranted advances in freight rates and compel the railroads to cease reclassifications that have extorted millions of dollars from merchants and manufacturers has been begun by the shippers. George Sutton averaged 100 and made a run of 234 in a 500 point game in the billboard tournament with Hoppe as an opponent. The anthracite coal operators after blaming President Mitchell, of the miners' union for the coal strike, say they have nothing further to offer. The wife of a nonunion miner in Lens, France, was beaten by wives of unionists, who stoned interfering gendarmes. Only five of the 179 members of the lower house of the Russian parliament are reactionaries, the progressive and liberal parties winning other contests. The Rev. Dr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones attacked rich Chicagoans and women's clubs as being partly responsible for civil wrongs in Chicago. Fourteen hundred Russian steerage passengers cheered Maxim Gorky and waved a red flag in midcean as the ship bearing the author-revolutionist passed their boat. The Chicago Flying Machine Operators' union is newest addition to labor organizations. Prominent church and Sunday school workers were arrested in Sioux City, Ia., following the discovery of a plot to rob a store. Several hundred Chicago school children have been exposed to smallpox. One pupil has been taken to the isolation hospital. Prof. Wurtenberger, inventor of a powerful explosive, was fatally injured by an explosion in his laboratory near Mount Vernon, N. Y. The anthracite coal miners gave the operators choice of two propositions. Failure to accept either makes a strike order inevitable. The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company inquiry at Milwaukee shows that policy holders paid high rate of interest for loans. The charge is made that the United States secretly backed the filibustering expedition to Santo Domingo in 1897. "Immunity baths" were given a blow when the house passed the bill permitting the government to appeal to the supreme court when a lower court sustains a demurrer to an indictment. The Chinese armies in Manchuria are being actively increased. The fifty-first annual reunion of Scottish Rite Masons of the valley of Chicago was held at Medinah Temple, Chicago. Jabez Balfour was released from prison after serving a sentence of 14 years for wrecking the Liberator building societies at London. Mayor George W. Guthrie, of Pittsburg, broke all records when he refused a season pass to baseball games. The mayor considers baseball passes a form of graft. Lillie rilavsa, aged six, died at Allegheny, Pa., of blood poisoning, following the eating of colored Easter eggs. The Wisconsin supreme court sustained the legality of the law permitting women to vote in school matters. Capt. W. A. Powell, treasurer of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Presbyterian church, died at Atlanta, Ga. The new chief of staff, Gen. Bell, assigned Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry as assistant to the chief of staff in addition to his duties as president of the army war college board. Virtue is its own reward in the case of Ernest Chapman, who picked up checks totaling the sum of $1,750,000, returned them to their owners and was handed a $10 bill for his honesty. Dr. C. A. Earle, of Des Plaines, Ill., received word that when the village board can provide a suitable site and maintain a library at a cost of $500 a year, Carnegie will donate $5,000. Three members of the crew of the British battleship Prince of Wales were killed and four were injured by a boiler explosion while the vessel was undergoing her speed trials at Malta. Marshall Field, the 2-year-old grandson and heir of the great Chicago merchant, salled from New York for Europe with his mother, his grandmother, his brother and his sister. President Roosevelt and the dowager empress and emperor of China exchanged greeting on completion of the cable to China. The heresy trial of Rev. Algernon S. Crofsey in Batavia, N. Y., was continued until April 25. Frank Eckers, former chief of police at Ottumwa, la., and a captain in the regular army throughout the campaign in the Philippines, died at the Cook county hospital in Chicago from injuries suffered when he was struck by an electric car. Miss Alice Bedinger died suddenly at Louisville, Ky. The attending physicians stated that death was due to earache and that the case has few if any parallels in medical history. A bitter race war is threatened at Springfield, Mo., as the result of the lynching and baking of three negrads, declared to have been innocent of crimes charged. Springfield, Mo., was thrown into a frenzy of excitement by the killing of a negro who attempted to hold up a white youth and his girl companion. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 100 members of the lynch mob, who will be charged with murder. John R. Walsh, whose arrest, on March 9 on the charge of violating the federal banking laws while he was president of the Chicago National bank caused a sensation in the financial world, was given a fifth postponement of his preliminary hearing. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, Chinese minister to the United States, takes issue with Representative Denby regarding frauds in issuing certificates and raises the question of whether his recall should be demanded by the American government. Geronimo, chief of the Apache tribes of Indians, who is critically at his home on Fort Sill military reservation, said: "I am praying to the white man's God who has made me a man fit for Heaven to spare my life for a few years longer, to spare it until I am freed from custody and see my people in free homes." The fifteenth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Washington. Four persons were killed on the streets of Windber, Pa., in a clash between deputies and a mob of striking miners who were seeking to release from jail 20 rioters who had been arrested. President Roosevelt, it is said, desirabs to represent New York state in the senate after the expiration of his term as executive. Thomas C. Hoag, formerly business manager and trustee of Northwestern university, died at Pasadena, Cal., where he had lived several years. He was born in Concord, N. H., September 7, 1825, settling in Chicago when the city was a town of only 4,500 inhabitants. Clifford Stokes, aged 14, and Louis J. Schultz, aged 23, were drowned in a lake near Taylorville, Ill. They attempted to row across the lake in an old boat, which sunk with them a few feet from the shore. After lying in the dead letter office at Washington over 45 years a letter from a young soldier lad of the civil war to a boyhood sweetheart, has just been delivered to the 92-year-old father of the dead soldier, Elisha Hawes, of North Stoughton, Mass., and will reach the person for whom it was originally intended. Coal is taken out of the mines by a company owned by the Baltimore & Ohio, transported over a railroad owned by the Baltimore & Ohio, and distributed by retailers by companies in which the Baltimore & Ohio is interested. Judge Speer, at Atlanta, Ga., in sentencing Greene and Gaynor to four years in prison and a fine of $575,749 each, scored plunder of the public through graft and pointed the need of remedying defects in the laws by which rich criminals obstruct justice. Changes in the Russian laws which will give more personal liberty to the people will be recommended to the lower house of parliament by a commission which has outlined important alterations. The United States cruiser Pennsylvania van broke records with six-inch gun 'n practice off New York. Our Pattern Department LADIES SHIRT-WAIST. 5586 Pattern No. 5586.—This simple and attractive design was developed in dark blue cashmere. Deep tucks produce a graceful amount of fulness in front, which is gathered into a belt. The sleeve is a one-seamed model finished by a deep close-fitting cuff. Several materials are adaptable, such as Frenchannel, challis, albatross, linen and ponge. The medium size will require two and five-eighths yards of 36-inch material. Sizes for 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches bust measure. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. Be sure to give size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: No. 5586. SIZE..... NAME..... ADDRESS.... LADIES' COSTUME. 577. 527. Patterns No. 5577 and 5527. —This extremely smart design for a costume is shown in a development of dark green canvas voile. The waist is made over a fitted lining, and the open neck is filled in by a vest of eyelet embroidery. The skirt is one of the most popular of the season's models. It is shaped by seven gores, and the pattern provides for medium sweep, round and short round length. Several materials are adapted to the making, such as voile, cashmere, crepe meteor, mohair and silk. The medium size will require two and three-eighths yards of 44-inch material for the waist and five and three-quarter yards for the skirt. Ladies' waist: Sizes for 32, 24, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches bust measure. Ladies' seven-gored skirt in medium sweep, round or short round length. Sizes for 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches waist measure. The above illustration calls for two separate patterns. The price is ten cents for the waist and ten cents for the skirt. This pattern will be sent to you on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to the Pattern Department of this paper. Be sure to give size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: No. 5577 and 5527. SIZE ... NAME ... ADDRESS .. DISPELLING HAILSTORMS Experiments of German Meteorologist Who Is. Battling with the Clouds. Herr Stiger of the meteorological bureau of Vienna battles with the clouds. In almost every country on the continent where agriculture is the people's mainstay there is a systematic use of scientific warfare with cloud shooting cannon for the purpose of dispelling threatened hail storms. Herr Stiger began his experiments with the fundamental principle of disturbing the intense stillness which prevails before a hailstorm. He demonstrated the fact that after the ring of a shot a grain whirlwind arises, easily perceptible in the reflected sunshine. This whirlwind ascends with a pleasing whirl which lasts 20 seconds in day time and 20 seconds at night. At a distance of 200 feet the wind destroyed a strong diaphragm. The experts who attend could planly see the wind rise from the mouth of the funnies with lightning rapidity possessing all the aspects of a shot. The most marked effects were produced by horizontal shots on the experiments, shields built of thick paper and linen were placed at intervals of from 40 to 100 yards from the mouth of the cannon. When the chicle of wind enveloped these shields they were torn from the frames, the solid posts and framework snapped in two and were cast from 18 to 22 yards, while a large mastiff standing near was whipped into the air, turned several somesaults and was flung to the ground lifecies. Notice to Subscribers. — Subscribers not receiving The Gazette regularly should notify us at once. We desire every copy delivered promptly. We advise our patrons to carefully examine The Gazette's advertisements before making purchases. Business men who advertise in this paper should have the patronage of Afro-Americans. The fact that they advertise is assurance that they want it. Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line.) Leroy A. Douglass, Local Reporter. Chas. S. Sutton, Collector and Solicitor. Cleveland, Saturday, April 21, 1906. PURGHASE "THE GAZETTE" AT Pushaw's Store, Cuyahoga Bldg. Open Sunday. Thompson's News Depot, No. 581 Central Ave., near cor. Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. F. Valentine's Grocery Store, No. 360 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon Sts. S. H. Moody's News Store, No. 387 Superior St., second door west of Bond St. Open Sunday. For Sale—Ten-room house. Livingstone St. All improvements. Rents for $25 a month. $300 down, balance first mortgage. Address Box 2, No. 2. Blackstone Bldg. The Gazette office. For Sale—Seven-room frame house. Three bedrooms upstairs and one down, all opening off a hall. Water, sewer, gas and bath. Lot 35 ft. by 60 ft. Rents for $14; has rented for $18 and will again. Very cheap. $800 down and balance first mortgage. Property on Garden court. Address Box 1, No. 2 Blackstone Bldg. The Gazette office. Mr. Henry Taylor returned Tuesday from Toledo. Mrs. R. A. Bundy leaves Saturday to visit in Pittsburg. Mr. Earl Jones, of Wellington, died last week. Consumption. Rev. and Mrs. Geo. R. Jackson are stopping at 500 Erie street. Our walters are again being used for the parties at the Colonial club. We understand that Mrs. Morgan Marshall died at Fremont early in March. Chas. A. Baker, of Akron, spent Easter the guest of Miss Blanche Johnsen. Mrs. Jessie Proctor, of Ravenna, was the guest of Mrs. Stella Freeman this week. Miss Florence Dunnmore, of Salem, was the guest of Miss Olive, Wells Sunday and Monday. The White and Blue Ribbon club's next social will be held April 27 at Miss Essie Mountain's. Miss Eva Jones, of Niagara Falls, South Ontario, spent Easter week with Mrs. J. L. Smith. Young folks tendered Mrs. Benj. Wilson, of Marion street, a delightful surprise Wednesday evening. Miss Lillie O. Mason, formerly of this city, was quietly married last week in Wheeling to Mr. Allen. Mrs. Emma Greenbrier Buchanan, of New York City, is visiting Mrs. A. E. Holmes, of No. 4 Hudson avenue. Mr. Albert Hodge and Mr. Albert Goins, of Oberlin, were guests of the Misses Fields, of Calvert street, Sunday. Persons indebted to The Gazette must not pay William Bean whose connection with this paper has been severed. Doston's bicycle shop has been removed to Forest street near Central avenue, next the engine house. Now ready for business. At their meeting Wednesday evening household of truth, No. 7, initial and final addresses. This branch of Ohio lodge is steadily growing. Have you read G. C. Price's advertisement? Cut it out and carry it in your hat, gentlemen; and you, ladies, put it in your pocketbook. The board of trade will have a social meeting Tuesday evening at L. G. Adkins', 495 Central avenue. All members are urged to be present. Queen Elizabeth chapter, O. E. S. will meet in the Clayton block, on Central avenue, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Every member is urged to be present. Hand, mail or telephone your locals for The Gazette to Leroy A. Douglass, 43 Newton street, or 2 Blackstone building. Bell 'phone, North 1014 R. Wm. Rosier Jackson severed his connection with the Del Prado apartment hotel, near the corner of Euclid and Case avenues, several weeks ago. Teddy Green, the crack spinner of Western Reserve university, is ambitious to fracture the world's 440-yard record when he competes in the big athletic meet at Philadelphia April 28. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley, of the Smart Set Co., have an eighteen-old son by the name of S. H. Dudley, jr. Mrs. Dudley was Miss Alberta Ormes, of this city and Warren, where she was born. Miss Clara Brand, who formerly stopped with Mrs. J. W. Crawford, of Newton street, died of paralysis in Toledo Easter at 3 p. m. She was a faithful member of the Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters and Sons. Company D, of the Ninth battalion, O. N. G., will not be kept intact. The order of the adjutant general, mustering out the company, is final. This information is contained in a letter received Monday by County Clerk Sailen. Rev. Geo. R. Jackson, evangelist, is holding union revival meetings at Antioch church. Large crowds gathered each evening this week to hear him. He is a good singer, an able speaker and has had years of experience in the work. St. Andrew's mission Sunday, at 7 a.m., holy communion; at 10:30 mornin- and sermon; at 3 p.m., even song and sermon; Sunday-school at 12 o'clock noon. Easter music will be rendered at each service. R. W. Bagnall, rector. Mr. Ernest Johnson, of Sterling avenue, who was killed between two railroad cars April 8 while coursing them, was buried from Antioch church April 13, Rev. E. D, Dandridge officiating. Interment at Woodland cemetery. He was 23 years old. We wish to call the attention of our readers particularly to the "Announcement" of the Westmoreland Co., elsewhere in this paper—a display advertisement (on page 3). They are offering something new, unique, original and desirable. Here is a splendid opportunity. So many persons can give testimony to the splendid 15 cent business lunch served by W. T. Coleman from 12 to 2 p. m. daily upstairs over the Z club and his 25 cent dinner from 5 to 8 p. m. that it is not necessary for us to say more at this time. Have you tried them? The best ever. Attorney Geo. E. Stone, 510 New England building, was discharged from the State hospital as recovered on April 6, as a result of the filing of habeas corpus proceedings in the common pleas court. A motion has been filed to reopen the case in an effort to show that he was wrongfully sent to the hospital. The M. M. society of St. James' church held a very interesting service Easter. The special features of the program were the paper "Our Race," by "Teddy" Green; Mrs. Walter Brown's and Mr. Jay Noble's beautiful duet, Mrs. Gussie Berry's paper, "The Significance of Easter," and Miss Emma Williams' address. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend the marriage of Miss Daisy Moretta Williams and Rev. D. S. Muten, of Fort Worth, Texas, at the university of Texas, Tex. Rev. and Mrs. Moten are now on their bridal tour which will include Dayton, Wilberforce, Indianapolis and St. Louis. There is no excuse for a failure on the part of any of our people to patronize at least one of our two undertaking firms, Messrs. Gee & Wills and Messrs. Boyd & Dean. All four of the men are gentlemen, sober, intelligent, energetic, polite and accommodating. If we do not patronize our own business men, it is simply worse than silly to expect others to do so. William N. Alexander, chef for Mr. Calvery Morris, will remain at the residence while Mr. Morris and daughter are in Europe. After June 15th he will get their country home in Wickliffe ready and meet them in New York City July 1. Charles M. Morris will spend two months' vacation in Detroit and at his home, Nashville, Tenn. On his return he will assist Mr. Alexander. The Easter musical and social held by St. James' Church Aid society at G. A. R. hall Monday evening was quite a success. The following program was enthusiastically rendered: Invocation, Rev. W. T. Maxwell; piano solo, Miss Burton; recitation, Leona Warner, of Toledo; vocal solo, Georgia Fields; recitation, Essie Mountain; dialogue, by five young ladies; vocal solo, Grace W. Thompson. Refreshments were served. Fountain pens that are not selfinkers are "back numbers." Be up to date and get a first class pen that does not require a dropper to fill it. The Post fountain pen is it. If you still doubt, ask J. Walter Wills, Geo. W. Johnson, Rev. R. B. Bagnall. Edward S. Daw, the editor of The Gazette and others, to let you gaze on a useful thing of beauty and joy forever—The Post fountain pen. Leave your order and money for one at The Gazette office. You' can get them from $3 up to $6. Again we say that it is time a halt was called by the Old Folks' home management. Everyone who wishes to should not be permitted to use the institution as a beneficiary of charitable balls, entertainments or other purposes. Read our letter to the Leader elsewhere in this paper, anent its "cakewalkers, 24 trombones, step high and horton" cavort charity ball. Were you there and did you "cavort," "step high," "cakewalk," hear "24 trombones" and see "Prince" "grace the occasion?" (Mercy) How do those who attended like being called "cakewalkers?" Mr. Donald Gibbs, a son of Judge M. W. Gibbs, and a brother of Mr. Horace Gibbs, of Lorain, well known in this city and Oberlin where he lived for many years before going into the northwest some years ago, died at Tacoma, Washington, April 13 after many years illness. For six months prior to his death Mr. Gibbs apparently improved, the result being that his death was unexpected, "Don," as he said. He was a member of each of his friends, was a fine mechanic, a big-hearted manly man, intelligent and lovable. He was our friend. Interment in Tacoma. His relatives have our sincerest sympathy. Couples in gala attire danced at the Grays' armory last evening for the benefit of the Home for Aged Negroes. A number of the best cakewalkers in the city were on the floor and danced to the strain of twenty-four trombones.—Wednesday's Plain Dealer. How do you like it? Our people ought to stop taking the Plain Dealer, The Leader and The News unbuttoned. Failulous in the eyes of the entire community by these papers. Such treatment is not only insulting, but outrageous and is a pretty fair indication of the boasted culture and refinement of the editorial management of the sheets. At a parish meeting held in St. Andrew's mission Monday evening, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas God in His wise Providence has seen fit to come into our midst and remove by death the Rev. E. W. Worthington, rector of Grace church, and our beloved friend; Resolved, that we hereby tender to the family our heartfelt sympathy in this their beaement, realizing that God will care for the widow and orphans and in his own time unite them with their friend. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be tendered to the widow and orphans. Signed: R. W. Bagnall, chairman; T. W. Walker, senior warden; Edward Daw, H. T. Eibanks. St. John's church closed last Sunday night one of the greatest revivals in its history. The meetings were conducted by Rev. Geo. R. Jackson, evangelist, of Quincy, Mich. There were 60 converts. The Easter collection at St. John's was the largest in its history, $170.21, and was raised without any special effort. Of this amount the Sunday-school raised $0.21. Never before has St. John's or its Sunday-school done as well. The auditorium is undergoing repairs and will be completed the first Sunday in May. Rev. I. A. Collins and his congregation are building eight eagle sculptures, value of the church property and in about ten or 15 years will be able to sell it for an amount large enough to purchase ground and erect a modern house of worship. May con- THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, APRIL 21. 1906. Charity Balf Attendants, "Cakewalkers." Business Manager and Managing Editor of The Leader, Dear Sirs: It is just such malicious as well as derisive references, and most of this particular item is a manufactured lie, that are fast closing the doors of the 10,000 Afro-Americans of Cleveland to The Leader. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 80 GEE & WILLS Negroes to Dance. Negroes are going to step high next Tuesday night at the Grays' armory. Cleveland's best cakewalkers will cavort to the strains of no less than 24 trombones. "Prince" Honley, in person, will leave the Hollenden's service that evening especially to grace the crowd. The display, this display is a benefit dance for the Home for Aged Negroes—The Leader, Friday, April 13, Page 3. There is nothing in the charity ball arrangements or advertisements to justify your "cakewalk" and "twenty-four trombones" references. Then that Honley reference! What is The Leader's object in such miserable attacks? The colored people of Cleveland are-certainly not accustomed to such contemptible treatment, I assure you. Yours, etc., HARRY C. SMITH, Editor The Gazette. finished success, long life and much happiness attend Rev. and Mrs. Collins and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Weiker's infant died Monday. Funeral from the residence Wednesday, Rev. M. A. Alexander, pastor of Gothsemane church, officiating. Burial in Woodland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Wade's infant died April 13. Funeral from the residence Monday, Rev. G. A. Sissele, of Cory chapel, officiating. Burial in Woodland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Stone's infant son died April 9. Fun eral April 11, from St. James's church, the pastor officiating. Burial in Woodland cemetery. Mr. Rodney Gaskins, age 38 years, died at the City hospital April 10. Dipitheria. On account of the disease being contagious of the funeral was held the next day from his residence, No. 24 Laurel street, Rev. G. A. Sissele, of Cory chapel, officiating. Burial in Woodland cemetery. Mr. Silvester Lee was making a call on his uncle, R. A. Wilson, 19 Brooker's Avenue, and fell dead Monday evening on the steps. Funeral Thursday from Lane Memorial church, Rev. Wm. McElroy officiating. Burial at Woodland cemetery. Gee & Will's were undertakers for all five of these funerals. WHEN GOING TO PITTSBURG I should say, select the R. R. that has the greatest number of fast trains, has the shortest line from Cleveland and the road that has trains every mile. I should say, select the road that uses safety block signals, has double track all the way, that charges only 50c for a parlor car seat, that runs a cafe club car, in which you only pay for what you order. If I took a sleeping car I would not wish to pay more than $1.50 for a double berth, with no change of cars, and let me pass through Youngstown and along the banks of the picturesque land of Lake Erie River and City. Then it's the Erie R. R. that I select, for it gives me the above and even more, with seven trains every day. They sell tickets at No. 9 Euclid avenue, in the city of Cleveland. Travel "for Fun." Great expectation seems to center around the result in Ohio of the recently enacted two-cent rate law, reducing passenger fares from three to a two-cent per mile basis. It is anticipated that the result of the reduction in rates will perceptibly increase the number of persons traveling. In fact, under the new conditions, in future a solitary passenger will be looked upon with suspicion and shunned for selfishness, at least. "Anticipating the rush," the Nickel Plate Road will provide ample facilities for entertaining and properly providing for its patrons who spend their summer outings at the numerous places of entertainment located on the south shore of Lake Erie. For full information, write or call on any Agent or address City Ticket Office, 28 Public Square, Cleveland, O. (800) YOU and your friends are cordially invited to inspect the new and original series of post cards now on the market, devoted to and illustrating the progress of the Negro Race. Authorized pictures of such leaders as Douglass, DuBois, Washington and Dunbar; realistic views of the foremost educational institutions, and gratifying glimpses into the business life of the Race are shown, being reproduced in the latest photographic style. Prices 21/4-5-10 cts. A fine assortment mailed to any address for 50 cents. Agents wanted everywhere. Address GEORGELD OA MARROW SO JOHN S. HALL, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Bell—North 1053 X. 629 Central Ave., CLEVELAND, O. The only Afro-American jewelry store in the city. "THE ST. LOUIS LIMITED "Big-4 Route." VIA Leaves - NEW YORK - 4:00 P. M. Dallas Arrives - INDIANAPOLIS - 11:46 same night. Arrives - ST. LOUIS - 3:30 A. M. next morning. Arrives - KANSA CITY - 5 15 next afternoon. Arrives - N.Y.C. - 2 second morning. Wins Fine Vestibule Coaches. Drawing Room and Buffet Cars to Indianapolis and St. Louis. One of the fastest and finest 5 Fast Trains to Columbus, 4 to Cincinnati, with Sleeping and Dining Cars. Local sleeper to Columbus and Cincinnati on Route No. 22, leaving at 4:00 a.m. Trains from and to Cleveland. Leave. *Col. Chn. Ind. & St. Louis' 1 d:37 m 1:40 a.m. *Galton & Intermediate ... 1:40 a.m. *Col. Spring'd. 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Cafe and Barber Shop in connection BUSINESS LUNCH every day from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p.m. 15 CENTS. Music and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. daily 'Phone Central 5727. Phone Connections. G. C. Price Light Livery 47-49 Florence St., Cleveland, O. Carriages for All Purposes. Boarding Stable. Herculean Club Pleasant Club Rooms and Gafe Open to members day and evening. Visitors admitted on recommendation. 470 Central Ave. JEFFERSON D. STEWART, Prop't. Cuy. phone 7562 W. DAVID ROSENZWEIG FINE Custom Tailor Suits made to order from $15.00 up. SCOURING, DYEING, CLEANING, REPAIRING. 702 CENTRAL AVENUE, Cleveland, Ohio. WILSON & SELLERS Real Estate and Insurance 216 American Trust Building PHONES: Cuy., 1416. Bell, Main 2169 L. Bishop Vincent Self Fill Self Glue Simplify "POST" Pen as the foremost "IT'S THE PEN and is receiving more favor Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. Ernest Mueller, President. John M. Leicht, First Vice-Pres. John E. Stang, Second Vice-Pres. Herman C. Baehr, Sec and Treas. Carl F. 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Johnson's Orchestra engaged permanently every two weeks. New Piano in assembly rooms, for private parties, Weddings, etc. Prices reasonable. A. E. Stevens, Prop. Cor. 24th St. and Central Ave. S. E. Cleveland 3 Life from creature loftage. Give money you have or money you have happy marriage to marriage to those you love, parasites you parasites you in doubt are in doubt are in of any undertaking in bunk domestic life domestic life spa- korgrave. Give them those you have or will marry, marriage to those you desire but must not be arraigned (never fails) in double or to the outcome of taking in business domestico life, sickness, dislions, lawsuits, lost or absent friend interests, if you desire to have your domestic troubles reeased, returned, consult or write for me. You will be advised, the letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 20 stamps. ```markdown ``` JUST TRY IT! 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There is, for instance, the violinist. You can tell a violinist from the fact that he carries his head to one side. "The groom and the cavalryman have bow legs, and, when they stand still they hold their hands, as though there was a horse between them. "The painter may be detected by the mark of the palette牙 in his thumb. The painist's enormous hands identify him. He may become abnormal. Weber, you know, could stretch two octaves. "Men who work amid the vapors of mercury, copper or arsenic have a green precious membrane, and greenish hair and skin. The players of futes and clarinets have thick, distended cheeks and tough and leathery lips. The players of floors have swollen knees, and often, afflicted with the disease called housemaid's knee, they limp." SKIN ERUPTIONS 35 YEARS. Suffered Severely with Eczema All Over Body—A Thousand Thanks to Cuticura Remedies. "For over thirty-five years I was a severe sufferer from eczema. The eruption was not confined to any one place. 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Recording Wine and Men Some men are like wine, they improve with it. "But the likeness must be perfect." "How do you mean?" "Well, no wine can improve with age that is drunk too often."—Philadelphia Press. **Shake Into Your Shoes** Allen's Foot Erase. It causes painful, swollen, smarting, sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy, sold by all Dressgus and Shoe Stores. Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, La Roy, N. Y. But it must not be forgotten that it was absolutely impossible for the man who declared that fine words butter no parsms to have any adequate understanding of the comprehensive scope of the modern jelly—Puck. If you use Ball Blue, get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. One trouble with the average young lady of to-day that she doesn't have a kitchen dress—Somerville Journal. A girl hasn't much faith in a fortune teller who doesn't predict that she will marry rich—Chicago Daily News. When a girl speaks of her affinity she generally means a fellow with money—N. Y. Times. When a man begins wondering if he looks his age it is a sign that he does. We are all apt to regret the bad taste shown by people who don't like us. When doctors disagree, it's time to call in the coroner. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURES RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES BACKGAME Do not disturb the use of this product. This product may rest on or knitwear. Sold only in limited AN AWFUL CATASTROPHE. Earthquakes and Fire Devastate the City of San Francisco, Causing a Loss Estimated at Over $100,000,000. THOUSANDSOFBUILDINGSDESTROYED AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE DEAD The State Insane Asylum at Agnew was Demolished, Many Inmates Being Buried in the Ruins—Reports of Ruin Come from Many Other Cities and Small Towns in California. San Francisco, Cal.-Earthquakes and fire on Wednesday put nearly half of San Francisco in ruins. At least 200 persons were killed, a thousand injured and the property loss will exceed $100,000,000. Thousands are homeless and destitute and all day long streams of people were feeling from the stricken districts to places of safety. It was 5:13 in the morning when a terrific earthquake shock shook the whole city and surrounding country. One shock apparently lasted two minutes, and there was almost immediate collapse of filmy structures all over the city. The water supply was cut off and when fires broke out in various sections there was nothing to do but let the buildings burn. Telegraph and telephone communication was shut off for a time. The Western Union was put completely out of business and the Postal was the only company that managed to get a wire out of the city. About 10 o'clock even the Postal was forced to suspend. Electric power was stopped and street cars did not run. Railroads and ferry boats also ceased operations. Fires raged all day and the fire department was powerless to do anything except dynamite buildings threatened. All day long explosions shook the city and added to the terror of the inhabitants. Following the first shock there was another within five minutes, but not nearly so severe. Three hours later there was another slight quake. Reports from districts outside of San Francisco indicate widespread damage. San Jose, 50 miles south, lost many buildings and from 15 to 20 persons were killed. The annex of the Vendome hotel collapsed and fires broke out. Stanford university and Palo Alto suffered greatly. At Stanford many of the handsome buildings were demolished and two persons were killed. One of them was Julius R. Hanna, of Bradford, Pa., and the other was Otto Guts, a fireman. So many people were injured in the Palo Alto hospital with bruises, cuts and internal injuries, all California students. The court house at Redwood City and other buildings collapsed. Menlo Park, Burlingame and other fashionable places suffered greatly. News comes from Niles, a small town about 15 miles from San Jose, stating that the earthquake demolished the state insane asylum at Agnew, near San Jose, burying many of the inmates in the ruins. The sheds over the Southern Pacific long wharf on San Francisco Bay have completely collapsed. Many of the bunkers fell into the bay, carrying with them thousands of tons of coal. The long wharf was one of the most important shipping points about the bay and freight traffic will be interrupted greatly. As a result of the breaking of the mains of the Spring Valley Water Co. the town of San Mateo was flooded. It was owing to the broken mains that the fire gained such headway in San Francisco. The fire swept down the streets so rapidly that it was practically impossible to save anything in its way. It reached the Grand opera house in Mission street and in a moment had burned through the roof. The Metropolitan Opera Co. from New York had just opened its season there and all the scenery and costumes were soon reduced to ashes. From the opera house the fire leaped from building to building, levelling them to the ground in quick succession. The Call editorial and mechanical departments were destroyed in a few minutes and the flames leaped across Stevenson street toward the 15 story stone and iron Claus Spreckels building, which with its lofty dome is the most notable edifice in San Francisco. It was completely gutted. The Parrott building, in which were located the chambers of the state supreme court, the lower floors being devoted to an immense department building, the 15 story walls were not all destroyed. A little further down Market street the Academy of Sciences, the Jennie Flood building and the History building burned like so much tinder. Sparks carried across the wide street ignited the Phelan building and the army headquarters of California were burned. Washington, D. C.—Secretary Taft on Wednesday told the senate committee on inter-oceanic canals that the question of the type of canal must be determined at once or Chief Engineer Stevens will be compelled to suspend work. He did not attempt to discuss the engineering or technical questions, but said that he already is committed to the look type, as recommending the history of the branch of consulting engineers. He said that if congress does not settle the question the president would adopt the minority plan. Voliva Is Enjoined. Chicago, Ill.—Following the filing of a bill to set aside the conveyance of property in Zion City valued at $21,000,000, Judge Wright, of the circuit court, on Wednesday granted an injunction restraining Wilbur G. Voliva and others from interfering with or preventing John Alexander Dowie from going to Zion City and remaining there or entering his house. The injunction also gives Dowie the right to bar the tabernacle on alternate days, and his opponents were enjoined from doing anything to affect title to property. THE GAZETTE,CLEVELAND. O., SATURDAY. APRIL 21. 1906. Nearing the bay, the waters of which did the firemen good service, along the docks the fire took the Rialto building, a handsome skyscraper, and converted scores of solid business blocks into smouldering piles of bricks. Banks and commercial houses, supposed to be fireproof, though not of modern build, burned quickly and the roar of the flames could be heard even on the hills which were out of the danger zone. Here many thousands of people congregated and viewed the awful scene. Great sheets of flames rose high in the heavens, or rushed down some narrow street, joining many between the sidewalks. Four of them were shot by soldiers for looting. The soldiers have orders to shoot without warning any person acting in a suspicious manner. The city hall has been burned and the Hall of Justice is threatened. Measures have been taken for the care of destitute. They will be fed and protected in Golden Gate park and the squares. All efforts to prevent the fire from reaching the Palace and Grand hotels were unsuccessful and both were completely destroyed, together with all their contents. All of San Francisco's best play houses, including the Majestic, Columbia, Orpheum and Grand opera house, are a mass of ruins. The earthquake demolished them for all practical purposes and the fire completed the work of demolition. The scene at the Mechanics' Pavilion during the early hours of the morning up until noon, when all the injured and dead were removed because of the threatened destruction of the building by fire, was one of indescribable sadness. Sisters, brothers, wives and sweethearts searched eagerly for some missing dear one. Thousands of persons hurriedly went through the building inspecting the on which the sufferers lay, in the hope that they would find some loved one that was missing. The front of the Bailey & Lacoste building on Clay street fell in and three men and seven horses were killed. An area of thickly covered ground of eight square miles has been burned over and there is no telling when the fire will under control. At 10 o'clock last night it looked as if the entire city would be burned. The Associated Press men are trying to get matter to Oakland by boat, but they are very uncertain. The government is furnishing tugs, but the confusion is so great that they cannot be relied upon. It will be impossible to send full details for several days. From the Cliff house comes word that the great pleasure resort and show place of the city, which stood in the foundation of solid rock, has been swept into the sea. Not a thing stands to tell where the monster stone building stood. It has been leveled to the foundation and only the rock lining the sea coast remains intact. In the northern part of the down town section of the city the fire swept around the hall of justice and communicated to Chinatown, tence proceeding westward into the heart of that colony. It then began rapidly eating its way southward. Night added to the sky, the horror and as dawn approached the sky was illuminated in all directions. As the flames spread into the residence district people left their homes and fled to the parks and squares. A series of rather severe earthquake shocks at 7 p. m. increased the terror. At 7 o'clock the fire had swept from the south side, of the town into the western addition and was burning houses at Golden Gate avenue and Octavia street. This result was reached after almost the entire southern district had been converted into a blackened waste. In this quarter were hundreds of factories, wholesale houses and many business firms, in addition to the factories. On the north side, the fire was not making such rapid headway as in the western addition, where there is a limited water supply available. The ferry boats resumed running from Oakland, and thousands of homeless and panic-stricken people are leaving the city and seeking shelter in Oakland and other suburbs. Nearly every famous landmark that has made San Francisco famous has been laid in ruins or burned to the The Company Played Favorites Milwaukee, Wis.-Definite charges that owners of deferred dividend policies in the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. have been made to suffer for the benefit of the annual dividend policyholders was the most sensational matter developed at the insurance investigation Wednesday. Another interesting point was that the policyholders taken into consideration in the allowance of dividends has been increased since 1899 nearly 50 per cent., this charge in 1899 having been 8.5 per cent., against 12.5 per cent. since 1904. Dismissed the Writ. New York. — Justice Greenbaum on Wednesday dismissed the writ of hebeas corpus which was issued to secure the release of George W. Perkins, the banker, who was arrested a few weeks ago on complaint that he had given funds of the New York Life Insurance Co. as a contribution to the republican campaign fund. The General of the Jesuits Die The General of the Judges Dies. Rome, Italy—Father Louis Martini was born as the "Black Pope," died Wednesday. He had been suffering from a cancer ground. Never has the fate of a city been more disastrous. For three miles along the water front buildings have been swept clean, and the blackened beams and great skeletons of factories and offices stand silhouetted against a background of flame that is slowly spreading over the entire city. Los Angeles, April 19.—A long distance telephone message from Salinas at 11 o'clock last night gave the following information: One hundred and twenty bodies have been taken out of the Agnew insan asylum and there are probably 150 mortuaries in the ruins. The magnificent bodies of Eight dead Italians were taken out of an Italian hotel at San Jose. At that place the Presbyterian church, St. Patrick's cathedral and the high school were destroyed. The new hall of justice at San Jose, was completed at a cost of $300,000, was demolished. All but two of the university buildings at Stanford are in ruins. Salinas, Cal., April 19.—At 5:15 o'clock Wednesday morning three shocks of earthquake shook Salinas, lasting respectively five, three and 42 seconds. They came from the northeast and southwest. The damage is $2,500,000. No lives were lost in Salinas. The beekeers' sugar factory, three miles from town, was destroyed, causing damage of $1,500,000. The high school building was wrecked. Several stores lost their entire stocks. At the Delmont hotel three chimneys fell through the roof, killing a bridal couple and a hotel servant and injuring several other persons. At Hollister, Granger's warehouse was destroyed, Mrs. Griffith was killed and her husband became crazed on account of the shock. A telegram from Sacramento reports that three miles of railroad sank out of sight as a result of the earthquake and all wires were taken with it. Anton there were several cars burned on the main line, blocking the trains. Sacramento, Cal., April 19.—Dr. Stone, superintendent of the Napa state hospital, telephones the governor's office that an automobile has arrived there with news that Santa Rosa is ruined and that between 200 and 300 persons are killed. Washington, April 19.—President Roosevelt last night received a telegram from Gov. Pardee, of California, in response to the president's telegraph inquiry sent early in the day. The governor's message follows: “Sacramentooo, Cal. “To the President.—Owing to the interruption of telegraphic communications, the extent of the disaster in San Francisco is not well known here, but no doubt calamity is very serious. People of California appreciate your prompt inquiry and offer of assistance. State troops doing patrol duty and if federal assistance is needed will call on you.” Oakland, Cal., April 19.—It is reported that the mint in San Francisco is ablaze and from the outside/indications it will be impossible to save it. The fire is increasing in violence. It is spreading in all directions in both the business and residence quarters. It is reported that while a building was being baked up with a dynamite a fire broke out inside it held by The Terminal hotel at the water front and Market street fell and buried 20 persons under the debris. They were incinerated and there is no possibility of learning their identity. The city hall, which was partly wrecked, is a mile and a half from the water front. It was an imposing structure with a dome 150 feet high. The building covers about three acres and cost more than $7,000,000. RELATIVE TO THE PACKERS' CASE. President Roosevelt Sends a Message to Congress. Washingtonto, D. C.—In a special message delivered to congress on Wednesday President Roosevelt declares that the result of the recent trial of the "beef packers" in Chicago was a "miscarriage of justice" and that the interpretation placed by Judge Humphrey on the will of congress "is such as to make that will absolutely abortive." The message, which is most sensational in character, is based largely on a letter to the president from Attorney General Moody, in which the attorney general reviews the proceedings of the case of the government against the beef packers. The president says it is clear that no criticism attaches to Commissioner Garfield. He refers sharply, however, to the decision of Judge Humphrey, saying that congress cannot have foreseen such a decision and that he can hardly believe that the ruling of Judge Humphrey will be followed by other judges. He declares that such interpretation of the law as that placed on it by Judge Humphrey "comes measurably near making the law a farce," and he recommends that congress pass a declaratory act stating its real intention. The president also requests congress to confer upon the government, by statute, the same right of appeal, in criminal cases, which the defendant now enjoys, where the merits of the case have not been determined. Congress. Washington.—On the 18th the house passed the bill extending the national irrigation law to Texas. The senate's session was short and unimportant. May Fight the Ice Trust. Cleveland, O.—"If complaint is made that the prices of ice in Cleveland are being controlled by $ trust or combination, I will investigate the matter and institute necessary proceedings. Or if I learn that there is ground for such proceedings I will take the action for formal complaint or for formal complaint." County Prosecutor McMahon made the foregoing statement Wednesday when asked what action he would take if the butchers, grocers and other large users of ice appealed to the courts to prevent the proposed increase. Cincinnati Promises Aid. Cincinnati, O.—The chamber of commerce on Wednesday sent a telegram to the mayor of San Francisco tendering sympathy and asking information as to the assistance needed. Acting Mayor Pfaff sent a similar message. Voted for a $100,000,000 increase. Albany, N. Y.—The stockholders of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co. met in this city Wednesday and voted to increase the capital stock of the company from $150,000,000 to $250,000,000. 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