The Gazette

THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR. NO. 44. Modest Gray In High Fashion In the spring a young girl's fancy earnestly turns to thoughts of gown to wear on the momentous occasion she receives her diploma, and it is none too early to consider frocks of this character. The June bride, the July graduate, the summer girl, all take deepest interest just now in finny finery. And flimy it is to be sure, summer stuffs so fine and thin and cobwebby. Colored slips will be worn under the transparencies, the wearer of course, choosing the most becoming color; bravely eschewing fashionable rose shades if they make her look blowy, keeping to that old standby—pale-blue—if it is most kindly to her complexion. In the gowns here illustrated we have two distinct styles, the princess 3 THE SWEET GIRL GRADUATE. effect and the lingerie blouse that has reigned so long. The princess is a modified one, and is well adapted to the slender, girlish figure. The unattractive short waist line is hidden by trimming. There is a lovely fancy yoke of bands of valenciennes insertion, and fine tucks shape the bodice to the figure. A broad inset band of lace and medallion constitutes the girdle. The skirt is very full at the bottom, and is trimmed with insertion and lace ruffles. The material used is the sheerest lawn. Materials employed for such dresses are batiste, lawn, organdles, handkerchief linen, organdles, China and India silks. A soft white silk frock is very suitable for the sweet girl graduate, and no doubt not a few of this season's graduates will appear in the accordion-plaited silk dresses that are called after that charming actress Fritzi Scheff, who wore the original "Fritzi Scheff" in the opera "Mile, Modiste." It is a simple little frock, but very fetching, the skirt a frilly accordion plaited affair depending from a short yoke. The bodice is also accordion plaited and has a chemisette "Graduating" Fro "Graduating" and Summer Frocks. In the show windows of the big stores we see beautiful gray stockings on display, there are show cases full of gray hand-bags, gray gowns fill the streets, and in millinery gray is noticeable to an unusual degree. Gray and white would once have appeared a rather colorless combination, but to-day is exceedingly chic. Gray tulle bows adorn neckwear on gray gowns, gray veils float from gray hats. To be sure, the gray hats as a rule are brightened by some intense color, cerise or coral, or it may be yellow or green. Gray and green make an effec- GRAY STRAW WITH YELLOW ROSES. live contrast, and when the colors are becoming the result is charming, just the tones to give refreshing on a warm day. The gray shoes are likewise charming; there are gun-metal tones, pearl suedes, dull finished kids in several shades of gray, and gray canvas ties. Of course, gray spats are procurable. Then, to jump from shoes to parasols, over my lady's head floats and dips a gray parasol—this surely a novelty. There are gray silk umbrellas, too, gray belts, gray petticoats—gray everything. And, as they always do, the men have followed in the women's lead; gray rules at present in men's apparel. If one does not care to array oneself all in Quaker tones, one may use but a touch of gray and attain desired style. A gray vell or chou or gloves or belt, is suggested. And in hand-hangs the variety of beautiful tints in gray apearms infinite; as gray is a color that may be used in costume, a gray bag is an economical investment. Another good investment will be one of the pretty new silk frocks in gray, simple and dainty and and lapels of lace. The sleeves come just to the elbow, and are edged with a modest lace frill. The original (and many that are copied for street wear) has a neat little belt of kid, but for more elaborate occasions a girdle of flowered silk ribbon should be chosen, the girdle narrow and with a dip at the front. Many skirts are trimmed elaborately, some scarcely at all. A nice white voile had as the only adornment some nun's folds on the skirt and a little good lace on guipme and short sleeves. One may pay a shilling a yard for one's frock, or ten times that sum—and after all there does not appear such a great difference in the finished product. A dotted Swiss makes up very prettily and is so fresh and dainty looking. RL GRADUATE. Make the skirt with a Spanish flounce, having a small heading and perhaps a couple of tucks at the bottom. New skirt patterns for wash dresses are not the regular circular skirt, but the dress when finished looks very much as though made after the circular pattern and is better because it will not sag. Most elaborate embroidered dress lengths may be bought at the store and the fashioning of a dress there from a simple matter; but for our part we care more for the sheer fine materials and fluffy trimming than for heavy elaboration. This, of course, is a matter of individual taste. The girl graduate of 1906 may wear posies in her tresses, for there is a return to adornment of the coiffure. Such dear little garlands of rosebuds form a half-wreath about the great coll of hair worn low on the neck, or a single large rose be tucked in one side high piled tresses worn pompadour style. Flowers are again worn in the corsage, too—this year we shall have the good old convention fluffy summer girl, posies in her belt, posies in her hair. and Summer cks. neat. These promise to enjoy great favor, and the new gray mohairs are equally good. The latter are indistinctly plaid, but the effect is gray. A new black and white silk has a gray line running through it, giving it the stamp of fashion. There are nice gray mohair petticoats, some gray and black striped ones, lovely gray silk skirts, and ponges in neutral tones. So many gray volles being worn, a petticoat to match is essential and all shades are offered, from full gun-metal to softest pearl gray. A changeable gray is very pretty, nothing to be found of softer coloring than gray and white. We recently observed a gray and white transparent frock—could not make out what the material was, looked like a silk muslin, but seemed to have more body; the skirt trimmed only with wide tucks, the blouse simply with a little flimy lace. This frock would be very pretty worn with a white chit hat having a gray feather across the back and a wreath of white roses about the crown. One of the new long veils might be draped about it, the draping long veil restored to full favor. No doubt as the season advances we shall have numbers of gray wash dresses, and these will be selected not only by the gray haired dame, but also by the apple cheeked maid. The tailors are making up some good gray waists in severe tailored style, these to be worn with gray suits; and they also have the black and white striped silks which give a gray effect. White lingerie* waists will be with us all summer, there is a tendency to return to slimmer styles, silk and net waists not trimmed with much elaboration. A new waist is a sheer black net, handsomely embroidered. This black chiffon waist is in style and also the black lace waist. Heaviest of Railway Rails Heaviest of Railway Rails. What are believed to be the heaviest rails in use on any steam railroad in the world are on the belt line around Philadelphia. They weigh 142 pounds to the yard. Concrete with nine-inch girders are used with heavy ballast to make a firm roadbed. One railroad official states this section of roadbed will last for 25 years without repairs. This would mean a material reduction in maintenance expense to the road using these rails. In Union There is Strength. ELLEN OSMONDE CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1906. From Many Buckeye Cities and Towns. SENT BY OUR OWN WRITERS. Personal, Social, Lodge, Church, Literary and Other Notes of Interest Findlay.—Mrs. Susie I. Shorter spoke at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening and lectured Tuesday evening.—Mrs. Benson and Miss Mary Thomas spent Sunday in Lima.—Mrs. Jack Fields gave a birthday dinner Sunday.—Miss Gertie Emory was married last week. London.—The Masons had an enjoyable entertainment last Thursday evening.—Margaret Jenkins went to Cincinnati Sunday.—Blanche Smith visited her sister.—Be sure to leave your order with the agent for a copy of The Gazette every week. It should be in every loyal Afro-American's home. Van Wert.—Mr. John Guy and son, Donald, Mr. David Hamilton, Mrs. Eliza Byrd and Mrs. John Jackson attended the Masons' services in Fort Wayne Sunday.—Mr. John Jackson has returned from a visit with her mother in Mechanicsburg.—Mr. and Mrs. Winslow, of South Charleston, are visiting her brother, R. B. Boone.—Rev. Dr. Charles Bundy, P. E. preached ably at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon and evening.—Mr. Charles Delaney has returned from Lorain. Circleville.—Mrs. Meyers entertained the sewing circle Thursday.—Mrs. John Dickerson left Tuesday to spend a week with her son, Garland, in Hamilton.—Rev. John Dickerson, P. E. has returned for a few days.—Rev. McGee and his company showed at the A. M. e church Tuesday.—Mr. William Pole will soon leave for Pittsburgh to locate.—The A. M. e church's annual fair May 30, June 1 and 2.—Mrs. Rebecca and Allen Whittington were entertained at the groom's home Wednesday evening. They were married in Chillicothe. Correspondents must mail 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. Unless this is done proper credit cannot be given you. Advertisements, lists of names, wedding 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 stamms during the warm weather. Mansfield.—The K. of P.'s gave a swell banquet May 18. Mrs. Curry and Miss Montague, of Mt. Vernon, were the out of town guests. Toasts were responded to by Messrs. Alexander, Davis and Rev. Lee. They were very good. Misses Clada Pleantant and Daisy Barker rendered fine music. Mr. A. Anderson, of Marlon, was here last Friday and Saturday. W. B. Pointer spent Sunday at Newark. Grand rally Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Steward (white) of the M. E. church preached in the afternoon. Collection $22.25. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fisher have a boy. McIntyre.—Our school closed Friday with a picnic which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. McCollough, Mamle McMechen and Mamle Harris, of Wheeling, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Koziah Smith.—Sam Camsey, Mrs. Koziah Smith.—West of Hopedale, were here Sunday.—Stella Smith visited her mother recently.—Quite a number attended baptizing at 10 a.m. Communion in the afternoon. Rev. Powell preached an impressive sermon. He was assisted by Rev. Lewis and Messrs. Munts and Cooper.—Mr. and Mrs. George Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Powell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith Sunday. Delaware.-Mrs. T. J. Leggett is visiting relatives in Shelbyville, Ind.-Mrs. Dora Evans, of Columbus, was the guest of Mrs. B. F. James Sunday.-Miss Monie James returned Wednesday from Marion.-Mr. John Bookhouse, of Columbus, Harris, of Columbus, was here Sunday.-B. F. James was in Columbus Wednesday.-Mrs. Fred Johnson was in Columbus Tuesday.-Mr. Chas Davis, of Columbus, visited his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nettle Davis, Sunday.-Mr. George Coder, of Maryville, was here Tuesday, guest of B. F. James.-Ted James was in Columbus Sunday.-Miss Florence Williams is convalescing. Mt. Nesson.-Misses "Linda" and Florence Lacy wel; Columbus Sunday.-Shining Light, C. of C., will meet Wednesday evening.- Miss Painter and E. A. Perry visited the latter's home Sunday.-A fine program has been arranged for the literary picnic Wednesday and the thing wished for now is a fair day.-Miss Painter, who has been visiting Mrs. Kate Green, will return to Washington, D. C, next week.-Mr. Henry Nelson has sold one of the fine driving horses. The carpenters, have just finished the addition to J. D. Croston's house.-Mrs. Anna Hurley was called to Akron last week by the illness of her son's wife.-Mr. Guy Gibson is visiting his parents in Newark. Piqua.-Mrs. J. H. Anderson was in St. Paris Sunday.-Mrs. Eugene Hynes was in Troy Tuesday.-Miss Josephine GAZETTE. Wilson took part in the entertainment at St. James' church Monday evening. —Misses Kate Batley, Mary Wilson, Carrie Wilson, Ida Fields, Mr. Stau, Robert Johnson and Harry Wilson were in Troy Monday evening. —Mr. Frank Harrison and sister, Myrtle, Columbus, were here last week. —Mr. Fred Huggard was in St. Paris Sunday. —J. H. Anderson has returned from Tennessee and Georgia. —Mr. Garfield Love, of Troy, was here Sunday evening. —John H. Katt will accept the award for best new book. He was a favorite in Dayton for some years and his friends here are a legion. Cadiz.—Simpson church is contemplating improvements. Rev. Blackburn's morning discourse was an able one.—Miss Henrietta Johnson, who was taken ill Sunday, died Tuesday and was buried Thursday from the Baptist church, Rev. Adkins officiating.—Mrs. Susan West and Miss Kizzie White have been in Massillon this week.—Martha Miller is visiting in E. Liverpool.—Mrs. Allen Peavy, of Georgetown, has located here.—Mrs. Joseph Lucas is visiting relatives in Newark. —Mr. and Mrs. James Smith were moved into their new home on Munson Street, being built by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Melvin Christian.—Many attended the funeral of Alberta Hargrave at Smithfield Wednesday.—James Harris has returned to locate. Massillon.—Rev. M. T. Easton, pastor of Zion Church, was received a personal invitation from Mayor A. C. Carlisle, of Salem, to attend the centennial celebration, June 20 to 23. The committee has placed him on the program. He was at one time pastor of the Salem Zion church, and was sent as an accredited representative of the Salem Daily Herald to the Young Negroes' Christian and Educational congress at Atlanta, Ga., in 1902. He represented the Tenth Episcopal district of his denomination in the world's congress of religions in London last year, and while there was made an honorary member of the London Press club, and Royal Institute of Journalists, and received a personal letter of encouragement, from Hon. Whitelaw Reid, ambassador to England. Mr. Easton served Europe bringing back many rare relics and souvenirs. St. Clairsville.—The Lucas family is among the "shutins" this week—Little Lola Davis was able to attend church Sunday evening with her mother—Misses Margaret and Callie Thompson, of Bridgeport, called on Rev, and Mrs. Grimes Saturday. They desire to retain their church membership here.—Mrs. Newton Wilson and Lucile Jackson were in Adena last Sunday.—Leroy Clarke was in town last week.—Shelton Murray, of Martin's Ferry, was here last week.—John Lewis, of Pittsburg, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Lewis.—Mrs. Lina Cochran spent last Wednesday at Riverview cemetery in Adena.—Miss Mayne, graves—Misses Mayne, Edna and Clara Cochran will leave June 3 for Springfield and Urbana to spend the summer.—Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Cochran and little Helen spent Sunday in Wheeling.—Miss Margaret Castleman left Sunday for East Richland. Martins Ferry—Mrs. Margaret Johnson and Miss Etta Williams, of Falmount, were guests of Mrs. E. M. Grandison Sunday—Mrs. Mary Haney has returned from Braddock—Mrs. Dora Millicent is visiting her mother in Clarksbury, W. Va.—Mr. Matthew and Wilbert Scipio visited their cousin, Mrs. Oscar Carter, of Parkersburg, W. Va. Sunday—Mr. John Hinton and W. H. Scipio visited Lansing Tuesday—H. H. Lucas and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bingham Sunday—Rev. Lowe was in Mt. Pleasant Sunday—Miss Pearl Scipio visited her mother and sister, Mrs. Brown, of Steubenville, Sunday—Mrs. Will Gray, of Wheeling, visited Mrs. Geo Williams last week—Mrs. Florence Williams and daughter, Mrs. Alda Branson, were in Wheeling Tuesday—Mrs. Ella Thomas visited her brother and sister Monday—Mr. Sheldon Murray visited in St. Clairville—(Correspondent must mail) news on Mondays not Tuesday—Ed.) Smithfield. — Miss Alberta Hargrave funeral last Tuesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church was conducted by the Revs. Lewis and Powell. A large number from Cadiz, Steubenville, Bellaire and other places as well as here attended. She was covered with beautiful flowers from friends and schoolmates, white and colored. A father, mother, one sister, five brothers and a host of friends mourn her loss.—Rev Dr. Johnson, ex-P. E. White, Dr. Johnson and Mrs. White, of Cadiz, were guests of Mesa dames Carrie Hargrave and E. Powell. Also Miss Maud Redmon and sister, Mrs. John, of Bellaire. A number were in Steubenville Friday and also went to McIntyre to the baptizing. Mamie McMechen, her sister, Mrs. McCullough, and Mamie Harris, of Wheeling, were guests of M. E. Veney Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Harris will remain until the last of the week.—Mrs. Cole and Beemall, of Flushing, are here visiting. Mrs. James West, grandchildren and son and daughter. Dr. Clark and son were here recently. M. Jerry Carter was here twice last week from Steubenville on account of his wife's illness. Steubenville—Memorial services at Quinn chapel Sunday for Mr. George Simpson—Mr. Richard Snowden is still at Gill hospital—Dr. E. A. Dale and wife will soon return to Cleveland—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson and daughter, Mrs. Mary, Mrs. Ona and Mrs. Della Walker, Mrs. Spencer Banks and daughter, Bessie attended the funeral of Alberta Hartgrave in Smithfield Wednesday—Mr. Julius Mercer, who died in Pittsburg, was brought to Mr. Lafe Mercer's for burial Monday—Mr. Mercer and daughter, Julia, of Smithfield, went guests of Mrs. Spencer Banks last week—Morris, the little son of John (Continued on Third Page.) ALL INNOCENT Of the Heinous Crime Charged. NO CRIME WAS COMMITTED. The Grand Jury's Report Clears the Men and Shows Up That Woman. Springfield, Mo.—The grand jury investigating April 14, which hung and burned three Afro-Americanans, made its report last week Wednesday. It found that no assault had been committed on Mina Edwards as alleged; that it was impossible for Duncan and Coker to have been at the scene of the alleged assault at the time that it was said to have been committed. Fourteen true bills were returned against 22 persons, four charged with murder, eight with murder in the second degree, six with burglary by breaking into the county jail at the head of the mob, and four with having given perjured testimony before the grand jury. The collective holdings are against persons said to be charged with perjury. Will Allen, the third Afro-American lynched, was charged with beating an old soldier. ```markdown ``` We were unable to obtain the testimony of Mina Edwards, for the reason that soon after the calling of the grand jury she left this part of the country * * * She was in a normal condition physically the next morning, and bore no marks of violence upon her person whatever. These facts, in connection with the further fact that she was at the time a married woman, riding at night with an unmarried man, in a dark, remote and unfrequented part of town, on a journey to no particular place, so far as we can learn, and that she is a woman whose reputation for virtue and chastity is not good, make it at least doubtful whether her story is worthy of belief. But the evidence she had the facts as to the wheresbouts of the two victims of the lynching, Duncan and Coker, and, from the evidence taken, it is clear that these two Negroes could not have been guilty of the alleged assault—(Extract from grand jury report in the Springfield, Mo., lynching case.) EYE TAKEN OUT To Remove a Piece of Iron—Choir's Great Success—Church Excursions—Social and Personal References. Youngstown, O. — Quarterly meeting Sunday at St. Mary's church. Rev. Lewis, P. E., preached morning and afternoon, Dr. M. L. Boyd, of Detroit, was the guest of John Holmes, Jr., Friday and Saturday. He went to Pittsburg, —Doc Fisher has arrived from New Orleans and Memphis. He was there eight months. —Mr. Eugene Kelly is able to be out. —Mr. Wm. Johnson is better. —David Boggess, of Ravenna, who has had rheumatism for five weeks, stopped here Sunday enroute to Pittsburg. He is just able to walk. —Rev. R. L. Thomas was called to Massillon last week by the illness of his sister. —Mr. Frank Evans, of Beaver, visited Miss Olive Burr last week. —Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rose and son, Albert Lucas, moved to the Hubbard road Thursday. —Berry's dancing school Tuesday evening was well attended. —Miss Sarah Boggess was in Church I Monday. —Ravon, Mason, of the Holy Church, preached at Bethel church. Now 20 of his congregation and choir attended and the latter furnished the music. It was the finest heard there for many years. The church was highly honored as a result. A large sum was raised at each service and at 5 p. m. a fine lunch was served. —Mrs. William Franklin is sick. —Mick. Howard Thompson, who had an eye taken out to remove a piece of iron, is getting along nicely. He uses glasses temporarily. His sight will be alight eventually. —About 25 members of Good Hope church accompanied Rev. A. S. Loax to New Castle Sunday afternoon to New Castle Sunday services at church. He preached an able sermon. They returned in time for their evening services at Town hall. —At Mr. and Mrs. Norfolk Garnes' on Thursday evening Miss Mary Adams entertained. Cards and a photograph enlivened the occasion. Luncheon was served. H. raining circle was filled. Friend Friend Friend. Mr. Will Wright's. The circle adjourned for the summer. —Charles Gales arrived from Hollidaysburg Friday evening. —Mr. and Mrs. David Brancks have arrived from Erie. —Mrs. Lizzie Cheney spent Thursday in Warren. —Mrs. Mary Rayford has recovered. —Mrs. Richard Burton returned to New York Sunday evening to remain until fall. —Mrs. Bessie Wagner died Thursday morning at the hospital. Jasper Wagner went to Concord. N. C., with the remains of his wife Saturday evening.—R. R. Kerr, who has been ill for a year, is rapidly convalescing—Mrs. Jessie Day, of New Castle, was here Sunday.—Mrs. James Kelly and daughter, Mrs. Gardner, went to Cleveland Sunday to attend a relative's funeral.—Clayton Hogsett, of Girard, who is in very poor health, is here visiting.—Ed. Smiley is being visited by a brother from Baltimore.—Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bogoss have received their household goods from Scranton, Pa., and are living on Mt. Pleasant street.—Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ella Gardner, Wm. Johnson, Mrs. Sharper, Mrs. B. F. Brown, Mrs. Margaret Saunders and Mat Peterson are ill. PROF. KELLY MILLER Lectures and is Tendered a Reception —Lodge Memorial Services— Personal and Other Notes— High Class Drill. Dayton, O.—Mrs. Baltimore, evangelist, preached at the Mission Sunday morning. The 45th annual memorial services of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s were held at Enterprise hall Sunday afternoon. J. W. Preston presided and an excellent address was made by Rev. W. O. Harper.—Prof. Hamilton gave a high class drill in physical culture with 16 high school girls Tuesday evening at Enterprise hall.—Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard university, Washington D. C., lectured at Enterprise hall Friday evening. A reception was tendered him from 4 to 7.30 p. m. by the senior envoy Twentwelve Earl Brown spent Decoration day in Cincinnati. Mrs. Flora Stewart left Friday morning for that city to witness the graduation of her cousin, Miss Martha, daughter of Rev. I. N. Ross, Mr. Merriwether will spend Sunday there. Miss Maud Officer, of Piqua, was the guest of Miss Birdie Willis last Sunday. Miss J. Minor is visiting her parents in Urbana.—Dr. Rogers is taking a special course at the university at Chicago.—Mrs. D. Cannon and Mr. Garfield Jones are improving.—Mrs. W. H. Coleman will visit her husband in Piqua. Powell-Lawson Marriage New Castle, Pa.—Our graduate this year is Amanda M. Stewart.—Joseph and Sam Mercer and wife returned to Steubenville Sunday. Their brother, Julus, was killed Friday afternoon, the result of an accident.—Many attended Mrs. Rose Henry's funeral. She died Tuesday at her daughter's, Mrs. Dave Mark's.—Second Baptist church W. W. T. society gave a May fair Friday evening realizing $19. A fine program was rendered and refreshments served. The rally Sunday netted $6.81.—Mr. Charles Harris has rheumatism.—Mrs. Nathaniel Banks, of Sewickley, who visited Mena Hackett, has returned home.—Mrs. Sabbath Davon Mason, of Youngstown, has enabled a sermon and the choir of his church rendered excellent music.—Miss Grace Hamilton has gone to Leetsdale to work.—Mr. Edward Lawson is very sick. His mother, Mrs. Dessie Lawson, of Cleveland, has arrived.—Mrs. Remus Johnson has opened a fine lunch room.—Zion church's sacred concert Sabbath evening was fine. Rev. Warnock sang a solo and delivered two able sermons at the Second Baptist church Sunday.—Miss Jessie Lawson and Mrs. Geo. Powell were quietly married recently.—Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, of Pittsburg, have convened a house on West State street.—The ladies of the 1905 Kensington have joined our Pennsylvania State Federation of Women's clubs which convenes in August.—Mr. Benj. Hackett has recently purchased a fine lot on West Washington street. Shreveport, La., -Tom Jackson, who had been arrested for holding up and robbing Hasselbarn, a white boy, of $1, was lynched at Blanchard, 12 miles north of here, on the 22d uld. His body, riddled with bullets, was found in a field a half mile from where he had been chained. The Fair a Success. Lorain, O.-A very successful fair was held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings by the A. M. E. church ladies headed by the wife of the pastor. On the first evening the editor of The Gazette was the attraction, delivering an address that was splendidly received. He was neatly introduced by Rev. A. E. Simmons Rev. Kinchen of the M. E. church and Mr. D. C. Fisher occupied prominent positions on the rostrum with the speaker and presiding officer. On Wednesday evening Oberlin students assisted by local talent headed by Dr. Biggs, concerted and on Thursday evening a baby show was the attraction. The fair was for the bene fit of the pastor. Rev. Simmons is doing a splendid work here. Rev. R. C. Ransom in Trouble Chattanooga, Tenn.—After refusing to vacate a seat in a Pullman car on a train due here from Salisbury, Revery D. C. Ransom, of Boston, Mass., formerly of Cleveland, O., was forced to leave the Crow car As Mr. Ransom was an in-state passenger a suit for damages will result. He will win too. Conference Is Accepted Washington, D. C.—The senate Monday agreed to the conference on the railroad rate bill asked for by the house. Senators Elkins, Cullom and Tillman were appointed conferences. Warmer amendment must come out of the bill. J. CONSUL GREENER Gets Dragon Decoration and Will be Given Another Appointment. Washington, D. C.—Prof. Richard T. Greener, formerly consul of the United States at Vladivostok, whose departure from the consular service has been attributed to the report of Assistant Secretary of State Herbert Peirce, who inspected the consulates of this country in Asia, has been decorated by the Chinese government third-class order of the double dragon. It is now said at the state department that he will be given another consular position; as Mr. Peirce's report was the result of mistaken identity. Prof. Greener, though an Afro-American, is one of the best educated and most capable men in the consular service. Just where he will be sent is not disclosed. Without special permission from congress, officials of the government may not access foreign governments, but Mr. Greener, being temporarily out of the consular service, is free to take the order of the double dragon. LEFT THEM $50,000. LEFT THEM $50,000. Major Thomas, Horse Breeder, Gave Bulk of Property to his Afro-American Housekeeper and Old Jockey. Lexington, Ky.—Major B. G. Thomas, the well known thoroughbred horse breeder, who died recently, left his entire estate of about $50,000 to Afro-Americans, excepting about $6,000, which goes to relatives in South Carolina, and Mrs. Mary Frost, an aged widow here, whose estate he handled at the death of her husband. The bulk of the property, including the horses, real estate, Fayette county farm, and city residence goes to his old servant and housekeeper Margaret Pryor, and $3,000 to his former John and Andy, and Ann. Margaret was Mr. Thomas's slave until freed by the civil war. The will was probated in Lexington, Ky., May 21. Heirs will contest the will. In the civil war Maj. Thomas killed a Union soldier and was run down by soldier friends of the man. Margaret Pryor did her best to shield him from the blows and cuffs of the soldiers, getting many scars and saving him many hard blows. He did not know he had a relative in the world until last fall, when letters were received from children of an aunt. Abortive Presbyterian Color Line Attempt. Des Moines, Ia.—An attempt to draw a color line was deferred in the Presbyterian general assembly here Saturday. The committee on church polity submitted a report recommending the erection of a synod in Alabama to include the presbysteries of Birmingham, Levere and Rogersville, to be known as the synod of Chattanooga. These presbysteries are composed of Afro-American churches. The others are composed of white churches. The shameful purpose of the committee was to divide the races. No sooner had the report been submitted than Rev. Russell Taylor, an Afro-American minister of Levere and one of the commissioners to the assembly from that presbystery, strongly opposed the proposed synod on the grounds that the three presbysteries were not numerically strong enough or well enough versed in church law to assume the functions and duty of a synod. Members of the committee spoke for the erection of the synod but it was voted to refer the whole subject to the assembly of 1907. The Cuban Giants Won Uhrichsville, O.-Mr. D. Clark and Mrs. Mattie Allen were married at the bride's parents on the 23d in Columbus. They will live here—Miss Upshaw visited her brother, Rev. L. A upshaw, last week—Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Christian, Mr. Bass and Mrs. G. Grayson were in Leesville Sunday—D. W. Smith was in New Philadelphia Monday—The Cuban Giants, of Philadelphia, played the local white team here Friday and won. Score 17 to 2. Mr. Lee Barrett is ill—Mr. John Balzer is well. He is not recently on his way to Lorain—T. E. Peterson has newly papered his barber shop and it looks nice. Anthony-Christian. Sandusky, O.-The Household of Ruth entertainment was a success. -Misses Ella Richard and Bertha Butler are sick.-Messrs. Dyer and Collins, of Oberlin, were guests of Miss May Garret.-The A. M. E. Literary society will close June 5.-Mr. and Mrs. Garret expired home this week.-A marriage excuse was issued to Fred Douglass Christian and Miss Bessie Anthony. 2 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. "Teddy" is after those Chattanooga lynchers. Good! The Warner "Jim Crow" car amendment to the railroad rate bill is to be eliminated by the senate-house conference committee. That grand jury at Springfield, Mo, makes both of the Springfield, O, grand juries look like three cents with a hole in it. More power to it! Big difference too, between Missouri's democratic governor and Ohio's two last republican governors. BAILEY SEEKS NOTORIETY. Senator Bailey holds a high place in the nation's congress, but his propensity to indulge his gall impels him to seek notoriety at a terrible cost to the dignity and honor of the American senate. The behavior of men concerned in hatching up a quarrel in congress is sheer nonsense. Their presence in the senate is a matter of business, and that Messrs. Bailey, Tillman and Chandler should so far forget themselves as to turn the attention of the public from legislation to a shameful broil, reminds us more of a saloon brothel. Senator Bailey is badly off and should be called down. Bailey proves himself to be too impetuous and his attempt to modify his conduct by way of offering any indirect excuse does not mitigate the reproach he has brought upon the senate. It always has been so that when members of the senate act unbecomingly, they degrade that entire body of men. The language as used by a senator and the place where it was used show an indiscretion which justly merits the frowns of all brave Americans. Weaker men than Senator Bailey have shown less weaker, for the wrangel originated from a mere technicality, to which honorable gentlemen need not have condescended to give any notice. But not so with small callibre. Mr. Bailey believed that his hour had come when his name would be made famous, but alas: like a shooting meteor he blazed forth and came down head foremost in the mud. He should have known that the American senate is not the feature for such pariamentary feats, he should have remembered that in the after-thought, the popular mind could feel only supreme disgust for the language used by one who is mutually bound to respect his peers. But perhaps it was not Senator Bailey just at that time speaking. Was it Phillip of his kind appealing to sober Phillip? But the offense is grave and is none the less a reckless outrage imposed upon all high-minded Americans. By innuendo Senator Bailey sought to place censure upon the president, but, since newspaper correspondents have expressed themselves to stand responsible for their own declarations, the man from Texas becomes not only a creature of ridicule, but of commiseration. The question that now presents itself to the American people is this. What great thing has these wrangling men ever done for the country? What one act yet performed that is worthy to be recorded? Tom Marshall, of Kentucky, and "Bully" Brooks, of South Carolina, caused a terrible bluster in congress for a while but their sun soon set and the fame for which their souls so much ycarned became only as a tale that was told full of sound and fury signifying nothing. Senator Bailey has been over hasty, he has blundered. It is so often said that silver is speech but silence is gold and he that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul. The man from Texas has lost through want of silence and he has lost on account of having too much mouth. LET AMERICANS BE WARNED. Let the warning seem ever so insignificant, yet it comes as a kind reminder of the fact that history repeats itself. Through all the ages, history records the rise and fall of nations and it remains only in the long series of cause and effect to determine what shall be the outcome. Each period marks a new era in the progress of a people. If that progress has been retarded by domestic dissensions, intestine commotions and civil strife, it is certain that the administration of government cannot continue in peaceful and successful operation. Governments however well established must be secure in the preservation of law and order. There must be a unanimity of feeling coupled with a oneness of purpose and a patriotic desire to maintain in- tact a common and equal citizenship and the rights and liberties of all the people. Without the preservation of the essential principles of governments, a word of admition is always timely. The present insurrection in France is heralded as the forerunner of another revolution. The New York Sun, in a recent issue, has a special cable from Paris, in which it declares that France is in the gravest peril, that the law has bowed before the mob and that the mining districts are in open revolt against the government. Agitators and anarchists, taking advantage of an opportunity as is the case under most well organized governments, are attempting to bring on a revolution. Nearly 50,000 men are involved in a strike and the worst element like the mob find opportunity to defy in open rebellion the authority of the state. The soldiers are helpless to quell the outbreak owing to that timidity too common with the heads of government. They are not allowed to fire even though the mob grows furious in its bloody work. As in 1789 as now, the church and the nobility are made the objects of the mob. In madness they join hands to eat fire and avenge themselves against the grievances of centuries. The same spirit which dominates the minds of the rabble of France has long since become a ruling force in the hearts of thousands of Americans given to unrest and discontent. It seeks to assert itself in gigantic force and in emulation of that attempt now on foot in France, it will yet assume such proportions under the American republic as to send terror and dismay to the hearts of loyal citizens. If mobocracy in America is allowed to assert itself in defiance of law, it is only a matter of time when the strong arm of the nation must be felt in order to suppress growing violence and bloodshed. It may not mean the swapping of a republic for an empire, but it may mean more. The youth and the rising generation are becoming injured to the unsupressed assaults which are hurled in the teeth of the nation. The supreme court may find itself again humiliated and spurned as in its recent decision touching the Ed. Scott case in Chattanooga and in such defiance, the nation will be called to confront issues involving a widespread danger to the republic. The war of 1861 arose from an idle scrabble among the people on the question of slavery. The growing feeling of race hatred and that antagonism which now and then reveals itself between capital and labor as well as that which seeks to foster the will of the Pope, may yet tell a tale of sorrow and woe that shall call the millions to stand again in the cause of their country. Olean, N. Y. Notes A "Tom Thumb" wedding at the A. M. E. church June 21 for the benefit of the pastor, Little Marie Snowden, bride, and Master Kenneth Hailchock, bridegroom, age 4—The Pastor's club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clemons last Thursday, evening. Instrumental music by Mr. Ernst Clemons. The prize cake was won by Rev. Walter Mason and Miss Hazel Brooks. Next hostess was Mrs. Jerome Halthcock, Thursday evening.—Miranda Holliday, Sophia Brooks, Jennie Jackson, Frank and Homer Peterson enjoyed a trolley ride to Shingle House recently.—Frank Jackson and Charles Peterson are nursing injured hands.—Mrs. Susie Mason has tensilitis.—Virginia is putting away walks.—Foster Mason is sick.—The birthday, reception given by Mrs. I. J. Palmer in honor of Mrs. Jane Peterson's 50th anniversary was a very pleasant affair. She received many presents.—Mrs. Moffat, of Clarion, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lester Clemons. To Probe M9b's Act Washington, D. C.-Atty. Gen Moody in the supreme court Monday called the attention of the court to the recent lynching of the Afro-American Ed. Johnson, at Chattanooga, Tenn., and the alleged contempt of court of the sheriff and his assistants and the members of the mob that participated in that crime. Chief Justice Fulcher set the complaint for hearing on the second Monday in the next term. The attorney general's information contains the names of Sheriff Shipp two of his deputies, and some 20 citizens of Hamilton county, Tennessee, alleged to have acted in collision to cause the death of Johnson. Under the court's order a rule will issue, directing these persons to appear before the court on the second Monday of the next term and show cause why they are not in contempt of court. Titusville, Pa., News. Mrs. Laura Gregory and children have returned from Pittsburg, where they visited Mrs. George Neil.—Mrs. George Rowe has returned to Pittsburg.—Mrs. Laura Rawlins Shields entertained Miss Margaret Minnis and others at dinner Sunday.—Mrs. Effie Gros is quite ill.—D. W. Y. C. band supper and concert May 22 was a success. Net proceeds $55.15, for the support of the pastor, Rev. H. G. Thomas.—The marriage of Miss Frances A. Riley and Dr. T. Bolin, of Pittsburg, occurs June 20. "Anti-Slavery Day." Akron, O., May 23rd, '906. Hon, H. C. Smith, Cleveland, O. Honorable Sir: Enclosed you will find a program for the centennial celebration to be held in Salem next month. One day, as you will notice, has been set apart as "Anti-Slavery Day" at which time Booker T. Washington and many other leading race men will be present. I am requested by the committee to invite you as one of the leaders of the race to attend. Yours sincerely, Z. W. MUCHIEL Dixon Showed Great Form Boston, Mass.-Geo. Dixon, the former featherweight champion, showed his oldtime cleverness in his fight with Billy Ryan, with whom he fought a 12-round draw last Tuesday night. The bout was one of the fastest ever seen here and would have undoubtedly gone to Dixon if he had fought. But he felt the draw if both were on their feet at the end of the 12th round. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 1906. Open the door of your heart, my lad, To the engels of love and truth; When the world is full of unnumbered joys, In the beautiful dawn of youth. Casting aside all things that mar, Saying to wrong "Depart." To the voice of hope that is calling you Open the door of your heart. Open the door of your heart, my lass, To the things that shall abide. To the holy thoughts that lift your soul Like the stars at eventide. All of the fadeless flowers that bloom In the realms of song and art. Are yours, if you'll only give them room, Open the door of your heart. Open the door of your heart, my friend, Heedless of class or creed. When you hear the cry of a brother's voice The sob of a child in need. To the shining heaven that o'er you bends You need no map or chart. But only the leve the Master gave, Open the door of your heart. EDWARD EVERETT HALE THE WARNER AMENDMENT. Senator Dick Says the Senator from Missouri May Ask that it be Stricken Out. United States Senate. Washington, D. C. May 22, 1906. Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio. My dear Mr. Smith: Your letter of the 18th instant was duly received, also a marked copy of the last issue of your paper. Both have been noted with much interest. As you of course know the railroad rate bill passed the senate on the 18th instant with the Warner amendment incorporated therein. Several communications have come to me concerning the Warner amendment and I have talked the matter over with Senator Warner and others. In a talk had with him on Monday he seemed disposed to request that the amendment in question be stricken from the bill, but this or no other action can be taken until the measure is sent to a conference committee of the two houses. You may be assured I have the matter thoroughly in mind, with every disposition to take such action as may seem best for all concerned. Making you aware of indicating to me your pleas on this matter, I remain. Very truly yours. 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Cleveland, O., will gladly give you all information. "Knocking" a Dead Man He Could Not Whip. New York City —Says Jim Corbett: "I will never forget my experience with Peter Jackson, the celebrated Australian fighter, who was the peer of all the great fighters the heavy-weight class has ever seen. I fought Jackson 60 odd rounds. Several times during the long contest I had the great heavy-weight all but out. But he always came back for more, and when we decided to call the battle a draw Jackson simply shook his head and he was satisfied if I was. Jackson had his weaknesses. He was the proudest and most conceived of the men of the early California days on the field. The proponent would try to explain to Jackson that an opponent needed as much boosting as himself, Peter would go away sulking, claiming that it was the aim of the American fight promoters to kill him in the eyes of the world." Killed by Electricity Medina, O. May 29—Walter Blakeslee, 25 years old, of Brunwick, met a horrible death Sunday. He was night substitute operator at the C. & S. W station. In shutting off the circuit for the night he grasped a live lever. He received the full power of 22,000 volts and death must have been instantaneous. He was found beside a transfer machine and his body was burned to a crisp. His watch and chain were melted by the electricity. Bridge Company Officials on Trial Norwalk, O, May 29.—Seven bridge companies and nine representatives of bridge companies, indicted by the grand jury for violating the Valentine anti-trust law, were placed on trial here Monday. The case against the variety industry worries of Cleveland was handed as the company is in the hands of a receiver, J. H. Hilton, agent of the company, is one of the defendants. Gov. Rattison Issues Two Pardons. Columbus, O., May 30—Gov. Pattison on Tuesday pardoned Theresa Onder, of Cleveland, sent up in 1906 for one year for arson, and Christian Oelschlager, sent up in 1891 from Drake county for murder in the second degree. Mrs. Onder was in a delicate condition when received and is about to be confined. Oelschlager's release is a Memorial day pardon, he being an old soldier. The Gazette of March 31. Subscribers or agents having a copy of our issue of March 31, 1906, will oblige us greatly by sending the same to us as soon as possible. NEWS OF A WEEK TERSELY OUTLINED A SUMMARY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS AT HOME AND ABROAD. TOLD IN CONDENSED FORM Complete Review of Happenings of Greatest Interest from All Parts of the Globe—The Latest Foreign Information. GRAFT AND REBATES Sensational charges of attempted bribery and trifling with the grand jury to drive competitors from business are made against the Standard Oil company at the interstate commerce commission investigation at Cleveland. George L. Lane, of Mansfield, O., a former employee of the Standard Oil company, told the commission at Cleveland he was for about 14 months in 1901 and 1902 employed by the Standard Oil company for the particular purpose of driving out of business all of the independent oil peddlers in a dozen or more of the principal cities and towns of northern Ohio. President Cassatt's assistant, W. A. Patton, confessed he owned $307,000 in coal stock which cost him nothing. Members of half a dozen large business firms admitted at Kansas City, in the trial in the federal court of George H. Crosby, the Burlington traffic manager, George L. Thomas, the New York freight broker, and the latter's clerk, L. B. Taggart, that they had received thousands of dollars in commissions from "unknown sources." All of the firms had hired Thomas to attend to the shipping of their goods from the Atlantic seaboard, but none of the witnesses would say the money had come from Thomas. George L. Thomas, a freight broker, and L. B. Taggart, a clerk working for Thomas, in the United States district court at Kansas City were found guilty of the charge of conspiracy to illegally give rebates to shippers. George H. Crosby, general freight traffic manager for the Burlington railway, on trial on the same charge, was discharged. CONGRESSIONAL NEWS The senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill, carrying an appropriation of $7,800,000, and without a word of debate or an objection from any source added to it as an amendment the bill providing for an inspection of fresh meats intended for domestic consumption. The senate passed the bill making stricter regulations on immigration. The senate threatens to hold up Panama appropriations for any canal save one of sea-level type. The senate passed the bill relieving denatured alcohol from the internal revenue tax. The senate authorized the construction of a dam across the Mississippi river in Morris county, Minnesota. The senate authorized the construction of two wharfed harbors in Porto Rican harbors under the supervision of the secretary of war. Senator Gearin reported favorably from the committee on pensions a bill increasing to $10 a month the pensions of soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Indian wars, who are now on the rolls. The Knox immunity bill was reported favorably by the senate committee on judiciary. Some minor amendments were made. MISCELLANEOUS Nine persons were killed and 21 injured by the derailment of a passenger train on the Louisville & Nashville railroad at Louisville. A flange on a wheel of the smoking car broke, throwing open a switch and causing two of the coaches to side-swipe a cut of box cars on a sliding. A census bulletin of construction and repairs by steam railroad companies for the calendar year 1904 shows a substantial increase over 1900, though the number of establishments decreased 12 per cent. The treasurer of Falls City, Neb., has filed a petition in bankruptcy, admitting a $10,000 shortage in city funds, with which he paid business debts. Rev. Jacob Schmeister, a widely known pioneer clergyman, died at Burlington, Ia., aged 79 years. Henry G. Goll, former cashier of the First National bank of Milwaukee, serving a ten-years' sentence in the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, was assigned to work in the identification bureau, Frank G. Bigelow, former president of the bank, works in the same department. Postmaster General Cortelyou has directed the establishment of a rural free delivery service in the Island of Guam. William M. Groff, of Philadelphia, was killed in an automobile accident at Colgnieres, France, on the road between Rambouillet and Versailles. Insurance Commissioner Host, of Wisconsin, wired from Columbus, Ga., to friends in Milwaukee a denial of the charge made by associates of Secretary of State Houser that he (Host) had accepted a $10,000 policy in the Northwestern Life Insurance company as a gift. The earl refused the doom's demand for full amnesty for political crimes. He refused to pardon bomb throwers and assassins. The convention of the National Association of Railway Claim Agents adjourned to meet in Norfolk, Va., next year. There has been severe fighting in southern Southwest Africa. The total losses to the Germans were four officers and 36 men, of whom two officers and 17 men are dead. Following the publicity given the Kittie Ward case at the Kankakee insane hospital, sensational disclosures have been made of an almost identical happening that occurred at the Bartonville insane hospital at Peoria, Ill., on May 4, when Mary Eck, an inmate, gave birth to a chil'd. By coincidence the Eck woman was a patient at the Kankakee hospital until July 25, 1905, but the cause of her condition has practically been traced to the Edgar county almshouse at Paris, Ill. Coal operators who are members of the competitive field association, met at Chicago. The information went out after adjournment that it was likely that the trouble between the Illinois operators and striking miners might be settled within a few days. There was a decrease last year of 476,988 tons of British shipping passing through the Suez canal as compared with 1904, while for the same period the tonnage of German vessels passing through the canal increased 143,823 tons. A preliminary census report on the butter, cheese and condensed milk industry of the United States for 1904 shows the number of establishments was 8,926, a decrease of three per cent; capital invested, $477,255,556, increase 30 per cent; value of products, $168,-182,789, increase 29 per cent. The census bureau report on the manufacture of steam railroad cars exclusive of railroad repair shops, for the calendar year 1904, shows 75 establishments, an increase of 12 per cent. The capital invested decreased two-tenths of one per cent., whereas the value of products increased 23 per cent. Deputy Police Commissioners Matthot and Wallace, of New York, caused the arrest of Terry McGovern, James Edward Britt, Manager Harry Pollock, Referee Tim Hurst and 11 others for participating in a prize fight. Official details of the bomb outrage at Sebastopol show that six persons were killed and 14 seriously and 40 slightly injured. The most disastrous flood in Nevada in many years occurred in Golconda. It was caused by the breaking of the large dam in Pole Creek canyon, three miles above the sheep-shearing corral of the Golconda Cattle company. Five men were drowned and several are badly injured. Advices received from Tapachula and Tonala, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, show that revolution against the administration President Estrada Cabeira, of Guatemala, broke out Sunday and Guatemala was invaded from four points by as many bodies of armed men, all equipped with the best modern rifles. The Joplin (Mo.) Savings bank was closed Monday by order of the state officials. It is estimated that the depositors will be paid only ten per cent. James Hayhurst shot and killed his wife at his farm north of Arbela, Mo. Hayhurst then shot himself. Near Arbela, Mo., Lester Adams blew off the back of his head with a shotgun. He became demented over experiments with liquid air. Capt. U. A. Burham, a veteran of the civil war, was suddenly stricken down at Duluth and died in a few moments. Capt. Burham was 76 years old and saw much fighting in the civil war. M. Shataloff, warden of the St. Petersburg prison, was shot four times and mortally wounded by an 18-year-old youth, in revenge for Shataloff's bad treatment of political prisoners. While Gov. Gen. Timoseye and Chief of Police Martinoff were driving at Titius bombs were thrown at them. A Cossack belonging to their escort was killed. W. C. Baldwin and his bride of two months were found dead in their home at Canon City, Col. The body of Baldwin was lying on the floor, the head blown from the trunk. A shotgun lay near by. The wife's dead body was standing nearly upright against the wall, the head shattered by gunshot wounds. L. M. Dyke, president, and W. S. Lawley, cashier of the First National bank of Attalla, Ala., were arrested charged with misapplying moneys of the bank. Capt. Nunan, of the Allar liner ionian, which reached Montreal from Liverpool, reported that at midnight, May 21, when in middocean he rescued the master and crew, 15 in all, of the Norwegian bark, "Trio" of Tonsberg. Memorial exercises in honor of departed comrades were held at Arlington national cemetery. Representative Jenkins, of Wisconsin, who was present at the first burial in Arlington in December, 1861, discussed the subject for a united people. It is reported that Gen. Nogi has wired asking Russia whether it is true that Lieut. Gen. Stoessel has been sentenced to death for surrendering Port Arthur, adding that in his opinion the capitulation was justifiable. In a fire at the Kubari colliery on the island of Hakkaaldo, 418 buildings were destroyed and nine miners perished. In accordance with a proclamation of the president opening to settlement and entry 1,000,000 acres of the Crow Indian reservation in Montana, the commissioner of the general land office announced that a registration of applicants will be held at Miles City and Billings, Mont., and at Sheridan, Wyo., commencing June 14 and ending June 28, 1906. The drawings will be held at Billings commencing July 2. Lawrence university defeated Hamlin university in a debate at Appleton on the ship subsidy question. Lawrence upheld the affirmative side of the proposition. At the opening session of the forty-eighth annual gathering of the general assembly of the United Presbyterian church of North America at Richmond, Ind., Dr. John K. McClurkin, of Pittsburgh, Pa., was chosen moderator. Hon. L. S Coffin, of Fort Dodge, was nominated for governor by the Prohibitionists of Iowa in convention at Des Moines. At Rosedaie, Kan., a crowd attempted to lynch Munroe Talvers, a negro who had been found under the bed of a white woman. Before he strangled the negro was cut down by the police. Joseph Cairnes Simpson, the famous California horseman and writer on turf toppies, died at Oakland. Forest Fires in the vicinity of Parsons and Davis, W. Va., have destroyed property estimated to be worth over $100,000. Lumber plants, sawn lumber and standing timber all figure in the losses. Jacob Woolner, founder of the Woolner distilling interests in Peoria, Ill., was indicted for wrecking the People's Savings bank, which collapsed after the sensational suicide of the Rev. George Simmons last February. Frank P. Boughton, cashier of the National bank of Battle Creek, Mica, committed suicide by hanging himself. Bank officials say his accounts are straight. The body of Clyde M. Showalter, a rich farmer, who disappeared last October, was found standing upright in Patoka creek, near Mount Carmel, Ill. Showalter apparently had been killed. Lum Simons, a Jew, observes Saturday as his Sabbath, and under the Kentucky statutes he is the only man in Louisville and Jefferson county who can legally keep his place open Sunday. Russia awaits the government's response to the bold action of the lower house of parliament which, in censuring the ministry and demanding its retirement, offered a direct challenge to the government. The British steamer, America, from Buenos Ayres, arrived at Havana and was sent to quarantine owing to two cases of illness on board, believed to be bubonic plague. Three men were drowned by a squall that passed over Sheeshead bay. Joseph Harrington, of Brooklyn, was thrown out of a launch which was pitching in a heavy sea and about the same time a row boat containing two men was swamped and the occupants sank. William F. Nolker, a capitalist, died at St. Louis from injuries received in an automobile accident at Paris, Ill. Fire at Gaylord, Mich., destroyed a block of business buildings, entailing a loss of $4,000. Members of the so-called ice trust in Cleveland, who were recently indicted on the charge of violating the Valentine anti-trust law, will make a vigorous defense, contending that the law is unconstitutional. In a pistol duel at Mangum, Okla., C. M. White fatally wounded Samuel Gothron, who then shot and killed White. They had long been enemies. The Philippine commission passed the postal savings bank bill. It becomes effective immediately. Julius von Justh was elected president of the lower house of the Hungarian parliament. Senator Nabuco, the Brazilian ambassador, and Viscount de Alte, the Portuguese minister, have returned to Washington from a month's trip to the Pacific coast. John Saunders was instantly killed and seven others more or less injured by an explosion of dynamite on the tide-water railroad construction work near Roanoke, Va. The Maharajah Gaekwar of Baroda, accompanied by his wife and members of the royal party, paid a visit to Mount Vernon, where the prince paid tribute to the memory of George Washington. Costa Rica has named Ascendon Esquel, former president of the republic, as its delegate to the Pan-American congress in July. For the fourth time in her career as a golfer, Mrs. Charles T. Stout, of the Richmond County club, Staten Island, won the woman's metropolitan golf championship title. J. B. Johnson was killed, A. Keeting fatally injured and several others slightly injured by a dynamite explosion at a railroad camp 12 miles from Deridder, La. Secretary Taft has instructed Maj. Gen. Greely, in command of the Pacific division, to make arrangements to retain the military forces in charge o. relief work in San Francisco until July 1, if such action be necessary. The Russian government has informed the state department that it has directed the local officials at Batum to do everything in their power to secure the arrest and punishment of the murderers of Vice Consul Stuart. The needs of a service pension bill were called to the attention of the house by Mr. Campbell (Kan.), who said that if some service pension bill were adopted the semi-monthly occurrence of "pension day" would be a thing of the past. In the preliminary events of the intercollegiate athletic championship in the stadium at Harvard, Yale qualified 20 men to 14 for Harvard, and 11 each for Pennsylvania and Cornell. Prof. Radetzki, principal of the Tula, Russia, high school, was killed by a youth of 15 years. The crime was the outgrowth of attempts to suppress a revolutionary propaganda in the school. The four principal owners in the failed Teis Smith bank of Pekin, Ill., were indicted under 125 counts each by the Tazewell county grand jury. The executive board of the Ohio Mine Workers closed its session at Columbus without any definite steps for a restoration of peace in the mining regions having been taken. A committee of Republican members of the Delaware legislature petitioned Gov. Lea to call the general assembly into extraordinary session for the purpose of electing a United States senator to fill the existing vacancy. Telegrams of condolence from all parts of the world were received by the family of the late Henrik Ibsen. Chairman Manson of the Democratic central committee of Wisconsin, has sent his call for the state convention, to be held in Milwaukee June 27, for the purpose of perfecting the party organization and formulating a platform. Numerous points in Missouri, Kansas and Indian territory report a soaking rain, breaking a drought of from three to six weeks and doing incalculable benefit to crops. Frank Gotch defeated Tom Jenkins for the championship of America at catch-as-catch-can wrestling at Kansas City. Gotch won the first and third falls. In a wreck of a work train on the Wanawha & West Virginia railroad, Fireman Elmer James was scaled to death and Engineer B. L. Bickle fatally injured. Lewis Wolhose, Charles Dickers and 14 others were injured. MAKE MONEY! The old reliable Gazette desires an active agent and correspondent in every city and town in Ohio and neighboring states having a number of Afro-American residents. We are especially desirous of hearing from persons in the following cities: Springfield, Dayton, Zanville, ELiverpool, Wellsville, Urbana, Akron, Ravenna, Bellaire, Sidney, Gallipolis, Cambridge, Delaware, Lima, Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Lancaster, Kenton, Hamilton and Toledo, O.; Pittsburg, Allegheny, Sewickley, Sharon and New Castle, Pa.; Wheeling and Parkersburg, W. Va., and other places where we have none. Write to the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, O, and terns will be sent promptly. Our readers can oblige us greatly by sending the address of any good person or persons in any of the cities named above or others, to whom we can write relative to the matter. 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St. Louis 5:00 p.m 3:00 p.m. Gallion to Cleveland. 7:25 a.m 7:19 a.m 9:30 a.m. To Gallion and columbus. 4:00 p.m 6:45 a.m. Exposition River 5:00 a.m and 1:15 p.m. Exposition Flyer 7:25 am and 11:18 pm Limited trains don't stop at North Water Street Get Tickets at Big Four Office 116 EUCLID AVE Phone Main 914 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. Charles S. Sutton, Collector. Cleveland, Saturday, June 2, 1906. PURCHASE "THE GAZETTE" AT Pushaw's News Store, Cuyahoga Bldg. Open Sunday. Thompson's News Depot, No. 581 Central Ave., near cor. Sterling Ave. Open Sunday. P. Valentine's Grocery Store, No. 366 Central Ave., between Perry and Harmon Sts. N. Hexter's News Store, No. 362 Bond St., between Euclid and Superior Aves. Open Sunday. H. A. Smith will leave for the east today. Roy Smith, of Oberlin, is here to locate. Mr. George Carrol spent Sunday in Palmerville. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dean have moved to Forest street. Mrs. Clarence Patterson returned from Akron last Saturday. Miss Alice Simma is convalescing. Malaria fever and rheumatism. Miss Lavonia Sellars has gone to Macon, Ga., to visit her parents. Miss Cora Gillesple will witness the graduation of a niece at Dayton. For private dancing lessons, apply to Lavada Jackson, 825 Central avenue. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith, of Bufalo, will make their home with Mrs. Eliza Boyd. Rev. Harry Bowles, of Toledo, spent Decoration day with his mother, Mrs. Peter Hill. Mrs. Willie Powell, of Forest street, was removed to St. Vincent's hospital Saturday. Miss Rosie Thompson and Mr. Jas Robinson were quietly married Thursday night week at 36 Newton street. Our local G. A. R. post's special sermon was preached Sunday morning by Rev. H. C. Bailey at Andloch church. Miss Alberta Sweet was quietly married to Wm. C. Fields at her mother's by Rev. H. C. Bailey Thursday evening week. Silver Cross circle's musical Tuesday evening for Mrs. Lucy Johnson's benefit was a great success. The program was fine. The musical given by Club No. 3 Tuesday evening at Lane Memorial church was a success. Many numbers were enclosed. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tillman, of Akron, were here Monday and may locate. He has been employed in the Akron postoffice for years. Rev. A. E. Simmons and Dr. A. L. Biggs, of Lorain, were in the city last Saturday and called on The Gazette. They dined with the editor: Rev. Dr. J. M. Glmille, P. E., Springfield district, who arrived Sunday night, left last (Friday) evening for Mansfield, Delaware and Maricn. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Quinn' and baby, Dorothy, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Johnson Sunday. They were enroute to Chicago to visit. Hand, mail or telephone your locals for The Gazette to Leroy A. Douglas, 43 Newton street, or 2 Blackstone building. Bell 'phone, North 1014 R. Dr. Levi J. Newsome has resigned his position as head waiter at the Euclid club and has gone to his old home in Logan county to spend the summer. A number of our young folk participated in the May festival at Central armory May 24 by the United Sunday schools. The editor of The Gazette delivered an address on race unity at the A. M. E. church in Lorain on Tuesday evening and will speak at St. James and Shiloh churches this month. Mr. Geo. Greenbrier has moved his family on a 26 acre farm at Belden, four and a half miles from Grafton. He sold the home on Quebec avenue, bought a horse, buggy and the farm referred to. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend the birthday party in honor of Mrs. Crowler, of 573 Central avenue, Wednesday evening. It was a very enjoyable affair. Miss L. H. Hopkins is serving a splendid 15 cent business lunch from 12 to 2 p. m. and a 25 cent regular dinner from 5 to 8 p. m. daily upstairs over the Z club, 12 Hickox street. Try them and be convinced. The U. B. F.'s had their annual sermon preached last Sunday at Antioch church by Rev. H. C. Bailey, pastor. They made a very neat showing as they marched to and from the church headed by one of our bands. Mrs. Fred Archer, of Bellefontaine, is an apprentice in millinery at Mrs. Anna Patterson's, of Central avenue. She will open a store on her return home. Mrs. Archer is stopping with Mrs. Steward, 42 Linden street. Mr. Smith Bell, of Central avenue and Sked street, the well-known veteran who lost his sight in the civil war, died last week Friday and was buried Monday. Mr. Bell is survived by two brothers. One lived with him. Miss. Grace Knighten, of Chicago, who is rurning from an extended European trip, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Wright, of 74 Eliot. Miss Knighten was the guest of Hon. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson while in New York City. Miss Marie (Mary F.) Trappe, one of our local public school teachers, conducted a chorus of 50 voices at the war song concert given at Lakeview Congregational church Thursday and Friday evenings. She was musical director of the evening. Mrs. Eliza Morgan, of Harlem avenue, had an eight-pound tumor removed from her stomach last week Wednesday at the hospital. Mr. Willbur Morgan, a son, returned to Chi- cago Thursday evening. Six sons, two daughters and a sister were at her bedside. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from the board of trustees and faculty of Curry normal and industrial institute, Urbana, O., to be present at the 17th anniversary exercises from Monday, May 28, to June I. E. W. Curry, president. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend St. Augustine school's 39th annual commencement May 27th to 30th at Raleigh, N. C. This is the normal and collegiate institute, one of the faculty of which is our Mr. Ernest O. Orsburn. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend the Kansas City, Mo., L'Ouverture club's banquet in honor of Rev Dr. W. T. Vernon recently confirmed by the United States senate, register of the treasury, succeeding Hon. Judson W. Lvons, of Augusta, Ga. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from the press reception committee of the Commercial club, Louisville, to fellowship with them at the home coming for Kentuckians, June 13 to 17, at the press headquarters in the Els' home, Walnut street, between Third and Fourth, Louisville, KY. Clarence and Louis Patterson, Jay Noble and James West, members of the recently formed plantation comedy quintette, sang two selections for Cleveland chapter, American Institute of Bank Clerks, at Chamber of Commerce library room Tuesday evening. They were generously encored and will soon join the Keith circuit. The 25th marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Scott, of 559 Aetna street, was celebrated in a delightful way on Monday evening, man and friends members themed with a large number of valuable and beautiful silver gifts in addition to assisting materially in making the social phase of the celebration most enjoyable. St. James' A. M. E. church, our only organization of the kind in the East End of the city, is making splendid progress under the excellent, energetic and faithful leadership of its highly esteemed pastor, Rev. W. T. Maxwell. A strong and direct effort is being made to secure a more commodious place of worship, and all friends should rally to the support of St. James because a new church is certainly needed. Chef W. N. Alexander received much praise for the following excellent dishes which he prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morris' dinner on Thursday for Mr. Charles Morris, who left for his home in the south: New England coquett, saratoga chips, French sandwiches and his champion strawberry shortcake with ice cream. Chef Alexander accompanied Mr. Morris as far as Columbus, where he spent a pleasant day. The Ladies' Benevolent club met at Miss Marie RusSEL, Blaine street, May 17. Four young ladies joined. The organization adjourned to meet at Miss Bertha Brock's, Forest street, Thursday afternoon, June 7. The social at Mrs. Cook's May 16 was a decided success. Rev. Dr. Glimmere, the club and friends will spend Sunday, June 10, in Lorain, guests of the A. M. E. church, Rev. A. E. Simmons, pastor. They will take the car leaving the square at 9 a.m. Let all be on time. Mr. Willis Hunter, age 56, died Saturday. Funeral Tuesday from the residence, 46 Frank street, Rev. B. J. Prince officiating. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Mr. Smith Bell was 75 years of age at the time of his death. Funeral from St. John's, Rev. I. A. Collins officiating. Interment in Woodland cemetery in the old soldiers' allotment. Norman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Scott, died last Thursday. Funeral Saturday, Rev. Collins officiating. Interment in Woodland. Gee & Wills, undertakers. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Scott entertained 60 couple in honor of their 25th marriage anniversary Monday evening. The out of town guests were: Mrs. Geo. Simms and Miss Jennifer Carter, Oberlin; Mr. Olivr Gaines, Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Ross of Geneva. Many presents received from Pittsburg, Niagara Falls, Oberlin and Norwalk. The Metropolitan band of which Mr. Scott is a member surprised him with a serenade and afterwards presented Mr. and Mrs. Scott with a beautiful silver card tray. Refreshments were served. They wish to thank all for the many beautiful presents, which they highly appreciate. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from the trustees, faculties and graduating class of Howard university to attend their annual commencement on Friday evening at the First Congregational church, Washington, D. C. One of the graduates of the law department is Mr. Henry L. Thomas, stenographer for Admiral Endicott, chief of the bureau of yards, docks, etc., navy department, and a former resident of this city. Mr. Thomas was for several years stenographer for a vice president of the Erie railroad, while resident here. Sincere congratulations, Henry. Hon. T. E. Burton, congressman from this district, delivered the address to the graduation classes. Mr. Burton was a member of the faculty of Oberlin college years ago. White City Is Destroyed by Fire. Cleveland, May 26—By a blast of flame the beautiful White City on the Lake was practically wiped out at noon Friday. Fire which started in the Old Mill, presumably from a carelessly thrown cigarette but, swept through the big amusement resort from end to end. Not one of the buildings is left standing. All of frame and of open construction, the structures melted before the fire like houses of cards. With no fire apparatus to the rescue the attendants and workmen at the park, as well as the hundreds of spectators who assembled, were forced to stand idly by and watch the work of destruction. Loss $150,000; insurance $80,000. The place will be rebuilt. A Sequel to a Murder Orrillie, O., May 29. —A local option petition is in circulation and 200 signatures have been secured. Only 40 more are needed to secure an election. This is the outcome of the murder of Thomas Dye, who was shot six weeks ago by three boys ruder age while under the influence of drink. THE GAZE11E, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JUNE 2. 1906. OHIO NEWS. (Continued From First Page.) Matthews, is seriously ill.—Mrs. Sarah Johnson, of E. Liverpool, is visiting her son, George.—Samuel and Fred Carter, of Smithfield, were guests of their uncle, Mr. Sprinter Banks, and family last Friday.—Miss Mabel White is quite ill.—Mr. Chas. Davis has recovered.—Mr. Monroe Helms and Miss Minnie Beall, of Smithfield, were guests of the Misses Banks Friday.—Mrs. Retta Snowden visited her son, Attorney J. White, in Scio, Monday.—Rev. Whitehouse (white) delivered an excellent sermon at Simpson chapel Sunday.—Mr. Herman Allen has accepted a position with L. S. Murray. Bellefontaine.—The Literary society at the Second Baptist church rendered a fine program Tuesday evening.—Mr. Earl Newsome has resigned as porter at Hotel Ingles and will work at his trade, plastering.—Mrs. Ed Stewart has returned home.—Mr. N. Newsome was in town Sunday.—The Odd Fellows met Tuesday night to complete arrangements for Sunday.—Mr. Chas, Hitchpath and Miss Elva Brooks, of Burghaus, spent Sunday here.—The Calloway band held a lawn fete at Mr. and Mrs. Ike Moore's Thursday evening and had a big crowd. They made money.—Miss Nina Moore has returned to Springfield.—The Busy Bee society gave an ice cream social Friday evening.—Mr. James Gaines assisted the A. M. E. choir Sunday. His fine bass voice was quite an addition.—Hazel Boyd spent Sunday in Columbus.—Miss Ethel Archer, organist, was in her place Sunday.—Rev. Roy Brown preached an able sermon at 3 p. m. Sunday at Grace church. All who were not present missed a treat. Grand rally Sunday. The inclement father caused a small attendance all day. Miss Ethel Archer, organist, brought in $64.40, Men's own $76.60, Bench club $5, making a total of $158.—The Second Baptist church fair opened Monday. They expect to clear $100.—The Odd Fellows' annual memorial sermon in Memorial hall this year. All invited.—Misses Maggie and Bertie Clark will work in a cigar factory in Hamilton.—Mr. Ethel Archer will finish the millinery trade while in Cleveland. — Miss Ethel Bray, of Springfield, is here visiting her parents.—Mr. John Hicks was in Urbana Wednesday.—All persons owing for The Gazette will please pay the reporter promptly. Cocaine Dealer Gets Long Sentence. Cleveland, May 26—A method of avoiding detection by druggists who traffic in cocaine was revealed in police court Friday. Patrolman Holcomb arrested George Williamson, formerly superintendent of a philanthropic home for men. The officer declared that Williamson earned a living by selling cocaine to victims of the habit. Druggists, Holcomb said, employed Williamson as their go-between. Williamson refused to betray those who employed him. He was given a year in the workhouse. Ice Trust Men are Scared. Toledo, May 26.—The indicted ice trust men have sent an agent to see Prosecuting Attorney Wachenheimer with the proposition that they will plead guilty if he will guarantee them light sentences. The prosecutor, however, declines to compromise with the ice men. He says he has the members of the illegal combine "dead to rights" and he is determined that the very heaviest penalties possible will be meted out to them. Trolley Car was Wrecked. Cygnet, O., May 26.—A fast limited car from Toledo to Dayton on the T, I. & U. electric road was thrown from the track near Mermill Thursday night. The car was turned on its side and badly demolished. Several passengers were injured. Joe Gumin, a merchant of this place, was badly cut about the face and one leg was badly bruised. The injuries of the other passengers consisted of cuts and bruises. Will Meet at Brady's Lake. Ravenna, O., May 30—The annual meeting of the Reformed church assembly will be held August 1, 1906, at Brady's Lake, near Ravenna. The assembly comprises the following four classes in northeastern Ohio, eastern Ohio and Tuscarawas of the Ohio synod, Erie and St. John's, of central synod. These classes have a membership of about 25,000. Requisition Papers Were Irregular. Columbus, O., May 29. -Without contesting a point in the habeus corpus case brought by Attorney James A. Allen on behalf of H. C. Clark, wanted by Joliet, Ill., authorities for forgery, Lorea B. Honch, secretary to the prisoner, said that the prisoner be discharged, saying the requisition papers were irregular. Smallpox at St. Clairsville. St. Clairsville, O, May 30—Dr. A. J. Heinlein, assistant to the state health board in eastern Ohio, was called here Tuesday to investigate a disease that had been pronounced chickenpox. After the disease is smallpox and immediately ordered a quarantine. Nearly the entire town has been exposed to the disease. Is Asked to Prove His Assertion. Shelby, O., May 20.—Doctor Love, a promine.t member of the Law and Order league, who said that saloons were open on Sunday when the baseball riot occurred recently, was summoned before Mayor Skiles on Tuesday and asked to make affidavit to back up his assertion. Bucket Shop Keeper Is Fined. Cleveland, May 29.—William Burns, convicted of operating a bucket shop, was sentenced by Judge Beacom on Monday to pay a fine of $200 and a fine of $500. Judge Beacom said consideration for Burns' health made him lenient. Refused to Quash Indictments Cleveland, May 26—Judge Beacom on Friday overruled motions to quash the indictments against the 13 i.e. dealers charged with being members of an unlawful combination to restrain trade. BUSINESS LUNCH, from 1:30 A. M. to 2 P. M., 15 cents. REGULAR DINNER, from 5 to 8 P. M., 25 cents. 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SIGNALS FOR BRIDAL PARIS Which Convey Commands and Tender Sentiments in Public Bride to Groom. One short jerk of coat—Stop looking at that girl! One long jerk of coat—Oh, see the pretty hats! One long hug—You look perfectly lovely to-day. One long hand squeeze—Honey, what makes you look so cross? One short hand squeeze—Some one's coming! Groom to Bride. One short jerk of sleeve—Stop looking at that man! One long jerk of sleeve—Come on. You don't want to see the hats. One long hug—You look perfectly lovely to day. One long hand squeeze—Honey, you ain't mad, are you? One short hand squeeze—Don't be a goose! Three sharp taps on wrist—Take care, woman, take care! I will be master in my own house!—Puck. TORTURED WITH ECZEMA. Tremendous Itching Over Whole Body -Scratched Until Bled-Wonderful Cure by Cuticura. "Last year I suffered with a tremendous itching on my back, which grew worse and worse, until it spread over the whole body, and only my face and hands were free, and I was able to scratch, scratch, scratch, until I bled. At night when I went to bed things got worse, and I had at times to get up and scratch my body at over, and I was able to scratch, scratch, scratch, and I suffered excruciating pains. They told me that I was suffering from eczema. Then I made up my mind that I would use a lot of tape to cording to instructions, and very soon indeed I was greatly relieved. I continued until well, and now I am ready to recommend the Cuticura Remedies to any one. Cuticura Tazzer, Sweetwater, Okla, June 28, 1905." ALMOST A CATASTROPHE. Exuberance of Love Spasmodically Manifested Results in Mortification. She was seated in the gloaming, a happy smile on her pretty, pensive face, when her elderly aunt entered. Then, as she looked upon the kind old face, a feeling rushed upon her that she must share her wonderful news with somebody—she must let someone into the secret which till then had been the sole possession of herself and Harold. She sprang up and flung her arms about her aunt's neck. "Oh, auntie," she cried impulsively, "you do love me, don't you? Kiss me, auntie, and tell me you do—kiss me!" But only an alarming gurgle came from the old lady for a moment. Then she said, gasping indignantly: "Kiss you, if you aren't careful I'll shake the life out of you. You very nearly made me swallow my teeth!" He Didn't Rise. "Indeed," the lecturer went on in a quizical way, "I believe I am justified in asserting that nine women out of 10 practically propose to the men they become engaged to. As a test, I would ask all married men in the audience whose wives virtually popped the question to them to arise." There was a subdued rustle in the auditorium, and in the dense silence that ensued could be heard sibilant feminine whispers in concert, "Just you dare to stand up."—Judge. A Matter of Courtesy, Merely. Mr. Nervey—The object of my call upon you this evening, Mr. Goldrox— Mr. Nervey—The object of my call upon you this evening, Mr. Goldrox—Mr. Goldrox (sternly)—Yes, you've come to tell me that you wish to marry my daughter and I want to say right here and now—"Pardon me. I come to tell you that I am going to marry your daughter. I convinced her and her mother that it was no more than fair to put you wise."—Philadelphia Press. The young crown princess of Ge. many is rapidly becoming the leader of fashion in Berlin. She has set a new custom which is becoming extremely popular. While walking she almost invariably carries a dainty, rather long walking stick with a gold top and ornamented with a silken bow. Her royal highness has a large collection of sticks from which she is able to select one to suit any costume that she may be wearing. One very handsome mauve-colored stick is finished off at the top with a flat crystal button and bears her initials in rubles. Low Rates to California To accommodate summer tourists to California the Union Pacific has authorised the very rate of law one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip to either San Francisco or Oakland, and $2.50 to July 7th, with final return limit September 15th, 1906. Also other low rates to California points during the summer. In California, A. 120 Johnson Boulevard, Chicago, Ill. No Whiskers. "How immaculate everything is kept around that soda fountain." Yes, even the ice is freshly shaved every hour." -Louisville Courant-Journal. Position Filled Willie Gusher—Just let me press one kiss on those coral lips? Sweet Singer—Sir, I already have a press agent—Chicago ally News. IN VIRGINIA. Portsmouth was the Scene of a Ceremony in Honor of Dead Soldiers and Sailors. Old Point Comfort, Va.—Wednesday was a notable Memorial day in the commonwealth of Virginia. President Roosevelt joined with surviving members of both the Blue and the Gray in paying appropriate and impressive tribute to the nation's dead. In the morning the president delivered a patriotic oration in the beautiful grounds of the naval hospital at Portsmouth and directly afterward unveiled a handsome marble shaft erected by the Army and Navy union in the cemetery adjoining the hospital grounds to the memory of its fallen comrades. The ceremonies at Portsmouth were under the auspices of the Army and Navy union. The memorial exercises were preceded by an imposing parade through the principal streets of Portsmouth. Nearly 4,000 sailors and marines of the north Atlantic fleet partnered in the parade. In addition there were organization representations the Army and Navy union, the Grand Army of the Republic, the United Confederate Veterans and many civic and patriotic societies. Portsmouth was elaborately decorated with patriotic colors. Business houses and residences were a blaze of bunting. Thousands of people thronged the quaint old town and extended to the president most cordial greeting. His audience numbered many thousands and the naval contingent in white uniforms formed under the giant pine trees in a hollow square, rendered the scene particularly picturesque. In the afternoon the president and Mrs. Roosevelt after an informal lunch and reception of the officers of the Navy were at the dence of Rear Admiral Harrington, commandant of the yard, visited Hampton institute. The president delivered an address to the hundreds of negro and Indian students of the institute, afterwards making a tour of the various departments of the school. MICHAEL DAVITT DIES. The Father of the Irish Land League Passes Away After a Long Illness. Dublin, Ireland. A notable career closed last night when, after a long and painful illness, Michael Davitt died peacefully and painlessly at 12 o'clock in the presence of his oldest son, Michael, and his two daughters, who had devotedly attended him through his illness, and of many of his most intimate friends, including John Dillon. Shortly before his death Father Hatton had been with him. Mrs. Davitt, who had been in constant attendance on her husband until a few days ago, when she herself was taken ill, lies prostrate in the same hospital, too weak to leave her room. She has not yet been informed of her husband's death. The greatest sympathy has been displayed by all classes of society during Mr. Davitt's illness. Yesterday the hospital was besieged by anxious inquirers. John E. Redmond, leader of the Irish party in parliament, was a frequent inquirer by telephone from the house of commons and gave up his proposed continental trip on account of the death of the Irish Lair league. After a rally Tuesday night Mr. Davitt was able to speak to those at his bedside, but soon showed that he was losing ground. Mr. Davitt retired from the representation of South Mayo in parliament in 1899, but to the last took a keen interest in the politics of his country. Death was due to blood poisoning which followed two operations for necrosis of the jaw bone and spasm of the jaw that allowed efforts to stay its course were unavailing. Mr. Davitt's illness began with an insidious attack of toothache to which he paid no attention until John Dillon urged him to have recourse to medical advice. A Massacre Follows Bomb Throwing A Massacre Follows Bomb Throwing. Borjon, Trans-Caucasia. — An attempt was made on the life of Gen. Allikhanoff, governor general of Kutals, Tuesday night as he was about to take a train for Tiflis. The general arrived at the station surrounded by an escort of soldiers when he was thrown at him and exploded in the midst of the party, seriously wounding Allikhanoff, a member of his staff, and several Cossacks. The remainder of the Cossacks fired into the crowd, killing many persons. In addition the Cossacks burned to the ground buildings in the vicinity into which the people had fled. Fire Loss of a Million Chicago, Ill. — Fire early Wednesday destroyed Armour & Co.'s elevator "D," standing along a slip extending from the south branch of the river at Fisk street. With the elevator were destroyed 1,000,000 bushels of "heat, corn and oats. Four men employed in the elevator were hurt. Steamer Capsized. Riga, Russia. — The excursion steamer Vima capsized of her helicopter after a consequence of overloading. Fifteen persons are believed to have perished. A Battleship Runs Ashore London, England.—The battleship Montagu is ashore on Shutter Point. The vast rents in her bottom render it doubtful whether she can be retoated. Her crew have been transferred to other ships. Some of the men are reported to have been injured. The vessel coat over $5,000,000. Ship and 22 Lives Lost. Conception, Chile. — The British ship Lismore, from Melbourne for Carmel, has been wrecked at Carmel. Twenty-twop of the crew were drowned. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1906. Our Pattern Department SHIRTWAIST COSTUME. 5462 5472 Patterns Nos. 5462 and 5472. "This unusually smart design for a shirt-waist costume is shown in a development of blue and green checked mohair. The tucked waist is distinguished by a yoke that closes in double-breasted style, ornamented by two rows of large buttons. The skirt is a very desirable model for a walking skirt, as the pattern provides for round, short round and instep length. Several materials are adapted to the mode such as cheviot, serge, taffeta, pongee and linen. The medium size will require two and one-eighth yards of 44-inch material for the waist and five and three-eighths yards for the skirt. Ladies' Yoke Shirt-Waist No. 5462: Sizes for 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches bust measure. Ladies' Kilt Skirt No. 5472: Sizes for 20, 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: A SMART BLOUSE. $589. A SMART BLOUSE Pattern No. 5589.—All shirt-waist designs, showing the embroidered chemisette are popular, especially in the washable fabrics. White linen is represented in this stylish model, which is laid in tucks in front and back, those in back tapering at the waist in a very becoming manner. Albatross, challis, French flannel, mohair and linen are all suitable to the development. The medium size requires three and one-eighth 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. Please to give size and number of pattern wanted. For convenience, write your order on the following coupon: No 5589. SIZE NAME ADDRESS MOTHER OF THE MIKADO. Was Not the Wife of His Father, Emperor Komei, But a Concubine Who Still Lives. The Japanese emperor is not, as often stated, the son of the dowager empress who died in 1897, writes Mary Crawford Fraser in World's Work. His mother, who still lives, was the concubine of Emperor Komel. The peculiar constitution of the Japanese family gives very little prominence to the maternal rights of a woman who occupies this subordinate position. Her child, although he may be the heir of all his father's honors, does not reflect his glory upon her. All his filial love and respect must go to the wife, whom he is taught to regard as his true mother. In old times the veritable mother saw little of her child, as it was feared that the strong natural bond between them might interfere with his affection and respect for the lady who was sole mistress of the house. She in her turn was expected to love and cherish all her husband's children with equal warmth. Japan has asked much of its women and has not asked in vain. High or low, gentle or simple, the Japanese wife is above reproach, the incarnation of faithfulness and devotion—magnificent in her loyalty to the duties of her state. FREE FIGHTS Were Plenty and Pandemonium Reigned. The Democratic State Convention at Nashville, Tenn., Was'a Rough and Tumble Affair. Nashville, Tenn. — The state democratic convention which mehere on Tuesday to nominate candidates for governor and railroad commissioners adjourned at 6:10 ajevening until this morning without effecting even a temporary organization. It was decidedly the most turbulent body of the kind that ever assembled in Tennessee. Pandemonium and free fights followed by police intervention were the rule, and it was with the urmost difficulty that any sort of record of the proceedings could be made. An adjournment came after an understanding had been reached between the leaders of the opposing factions that the three gubernatorial candidates, Gov. John L. Cox, Congressman Malcolm H. Patterson and Judge John R. Bond, should each name four representatives on a committee to decide on a temporary chairman. The services of the police were necessary from the outset. Chairman Abernathy, of the state committee, called the convention to order at noon. There was confusion at once, and when the call of counties for nominations for temporary chairman began the uprour steadily increased. When Davidson county was reached a battle royal was on, the wildest excitement prevailing. The county was finally passed, the contest going to the committee on credentials yet to be named and slowly the roll call proceeded, every move marking a fresh contest. Once the chairman laid down the gavel and advanced No the front of the platform to make himself heard. When he turned around Lute Lea, of David, he was Patterson supporter, had the gavel and was essaying to act as presiding officer. Abernathy protested. Lea was obdurate, and from then on there were two presiding officers and pandemonium on the floor. At length a council of war between the leaders brought about a temporary truce and adjournment followed. Nashville, Tenn. — The democratic state convention was harmonious Wednesday. The credentials committee sat until late last night without completing its work of considering the various contests. The convention effected its temporary organization in the morning. James C. Bradford, of Nashville, being selected as presiding officer. After temporary organization the convention adjourned until 3 p. m., when it reconvened, heard a few speeches and took a recess. THE LAW'S DELAYS. Gov. Higgins, of New York, Says that in the Case of Lawyer Patrick They Have Been Scandalous. Albany, N. Y.—"Little less than scandalous," is the phrase used by Gov. Higgins in a veto memorandum issued last night regarding "The law's delays" in the case of Albert T. Patrick, convicted of the murder of the aged millionaire, William M. Rice, in New York City, in 1900. The governor's veto is of two bills introduced by Assemblyman Wade, of Chaunduqua, to amend the code of criminal procedure so as to permit an appeal from an order denying a motion for a new trial in a criminal case on the basis of new discoveries of evidence. The bills were introduced in the senate also, by Senator Smith, were generally understood to have reference principally to the Patrick case and the governor so describes them in his memorandum. "Walting the objection to the bills," says Gov. Higgins, "that, though general in form, they are special in their application, and are intended to grant a right of appeal to Albert T. Patrick to obtain a review of an order, if such order be made, denying his pending motion for a new trial on newly discovered evidence, I disapprove them for the reason that they introduce a new procedure to our criminal law and tend to defer indefinitely the termination of a capital case. The case whom Patrick was originally tried, has now under consideration a motion for a new trial for Patrick, and Gov. Higgins has reprieved the condemned lawyer for a third time until June 18. Congress. Washington.—In the senate on the 29th the postoffice appropriation bill was passed. The senate then adjourned until the 31st. The house spent the day in consideration of the diplomatic appropriation bill and adjourned until the 31st. Convicted of Embezzlement Minneapolis, Minn. — Dr. J. G. Force was last night found guilty of embezzling 135 shares of Metropolitan bank stock from the Northwestern National Life Insurance Co., of which he was president. The trial lasted eight days. **Killed Wife, Daughter and Himself.** Elizabethbathen, N. Y. — Frederick Benedek, Rober, on Tuesday shot and killed his wife and married daughter and then committed an side by shooting. He was 45 years old. Linchers Hanged a White Man Monroe, La. — A mob engaged a special train here on Monday night and went to Tallulah, La., where they forced the jail and hanged R. T. Rogers, a white man, the alleged murderer of Jesse Brown, a merchant at Girard, La. Preacher Goes to the Pen for Bigamy, Chicago, Ill. — Almon Abel, formerly prominent minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, pleaded guilty to a charge of bigamy Tuesday and was sentenced to an indefinite term in the penitentiary. ABOUT FLOOR COVERINGS. Denim May Be Used to Cover Center of Worn Carpet—Rugs of Home-Make. It is real economy to cover the floor of two or more rooms with the same kind of carpet, then when they become worn through the center the best part can be put together to make one carpet. Many housekeepers use a large square of denim in the middle of the room when the floor is covered with a thin carpet, or with one that is badly worn. It saves the carpet wonderfully and is made by sewing several widths of denim together. Be sure and select a denim that will go well with the carpet. It is said that denim itself makes a very satisfactory floor covering for bedrooms if several thicknesses of paper are placed underneath. It is a real blessing to the careful housewife that rugs continue to be so popular as floor coverings, as there are so many ways of making them at home by using the cast-off and outgrown garments. It is a good plan to have the carpet hale woven into rugs instead of the old-fashioned rag carpets. The rugs look very neat and pretty if they have a solid middle of some plain color with a contrasting border. The middle may be of the hit and miss and the border of a plain color. I saw two very handsome rugs recently. One had the middle of a solid green with a rich dark red border. The other had a blue center with a striped white border. White and faded cotton pieces can be colored any of the bright shades with the diamond dyes for cotton and the faded woolen pieces with the dyes for wool. The woven rugs are much easier to make than any other homemade rug, all that is needed is to cut the rugs evenly, sew and wind them into balls, and for a few cents a yard the carpet weaver will do the rest.—Prairie Farmer. HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS If alum is added to the paste used in covering boxes with paper or for scrapbooks moths or mice will not invade them. Ink and fruit stains may be removed from white linens and cottones by soaking them for a few hours in kerosene, then washing in hot water. Allow a shorter raising for bread to be cooked by steam, since the dough will rise during the cooking because of the lower temperature employed. You can free a moth-infested closet of the "creatures," larvae and eggs, by pouring hot vinegar into a red-hot iron or tin pan set upon hot bricks in the closet. Shut the door as soon as the vinegar bisses upon the heated surface of the pan and don't open again that day. In shaking blankets care must always be taken to catch them about a foot from the selvedge, otherwise a risk is run of tearing them. Skewer baked fish with thin slices of salt pork or bacon. Fresh fish will be improved in flavor if fried in fat used previously for the same purpose. Coffee and tea stains, if rubbed with butter and afterward washed in hot soapsuds, will come out, leaving the table linen quite white and fresh. To have one's kitchen free from smoke or odor when frying griddle cakes try adding one teaspoonful of melted lard to the batter and do not grease the griddle. If you suspect that pickles have been exposed to water, you can satisfy yourself with a very simple test. Put some pieces of the pickle into a vial containing a mixture of equal parts ammonia and water. If there is any copper present the liquid will become blue in color—Chicago Daily News. Rice Croquettes. One cupful rice, one quart milk, one tablespoonful chopped parsley, yolks of four eggs, salt and pepper to taste. Wash well the rice, put on to boil in a farina boiler with the milk, or use cold boiled rice, and set to boil with the milk after pressing through a sieve. If the rice has not been cooked let it boil about an hour. If it has been already cooked 20 minutes will suffice. When quite thick take from the fire and beat until smooth, mashing all the grains. Then add the well beaten yolks of the eggs and cook eight or ten minutes longer. Add the parsley and seasoning, using the white pepper. Take from the fire and mix well, and turn out in a plate and let in cool. Then form into pretty cylinders about three inches long and one one-half broad. Roll these in beaten eggs, then in bread crumbs, and fry in boiling hard. Drain and serve with any meat cooked with gravy. Japan's Catholic Church The Nippon Sei Kokwal, or holy Catholic church in Japan, includes all the missions of the American Protestant Episcopal church and the Church of England. In this church there are now more than 12,000 baptized members, of whom 5,858 are communicants. The growth of the church has been very rapid, 1,600 baptisms, two-thirds of them those of adults, having been recorded in a single year. Bread Pudding Use two cups of stale bread crumbed, two cups milk, one cup flour, one cup sugar, one cup raisins, a tablespoonful of melted butter, three eggs, two small teaspoonfuls baking powder and a half teaspoonful each of common allspice and cloves. Boil for two hours in a well-buttered mold. Serve with merengue and drops of currant jelly on top. Sweet Potato Fritters A pint of hot mashed sweet potatoes, two eggs, a cupful of flour, into which has been sifted a teaspoonful of baking powder, salt and enough milk to make a batter. Drop the batter into a deep fat, smoking hot, and cook to a light brown. Tomato sauce may be served with the fritters. An Old Story "Did you ever experience a change of heart?" asked the kind old lady. "I've been engaged four times" - "Dive Free Press." A WOMAN'S ORDEAL A WOMAN'S ORDEAL DREADS DOCTOR'S QUESTIONS Thousands Write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., and Receive Valuable Advice Absolutely Confidential and Free There can be no more terrible ordeal to a delicate, sensitive, refined woman than to be obliged to answer certain questions in regard to her private ills, even when those questions are asked by her family physician, and many Mrs T.C. Willadsen continue to suffer rather than submit to examinations which so many physicians propose in order to intelligently treat the disease; and this is the reason physicians fail to cure female disease. This is also the reason why thousands upon thousands of women are corresponding with Mrs. Pinkham, daughter-in-law of Lydia E. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring your health. PERSONAL PARTICULARS. George R. Patterson, the Pennsylvaniaian, who died recently, was the only "traveling man" in congress. Mr. Patterson was proud of the fact that he was a flour salesman, and had put it in his official biography. After a period of 53 years spent in the service of the Jews' free school, Bell lane, Spitalfields, England, L. B. Abrahams, the head master, will shortly retire. He is 67 years old. Israel Zangwill was one of his pupils. The Jews' free school is said to be the largest elementary school in the world, having 3,500 pupils. There is nothing doubtful about the record of the descent from revolutionary stock of Mrs. Anne Knight Gregory of Salisbury. Pa. She is the daughter and thirteenth child of Richard Knight, who was a drummer boy in the continental army. Mrs. Gregory was the daughter of his third wife and was born when he was 83 years old. One can hardly imagine that dignified and zealous temperance advocate, Lady Henry Somerset, as a practical joker, and yet it is a fact that she and her cousin, Lady Dadley, once dressed up as a pair of French tourists and in this guise and heavily veiled visited her place at Eastnor castle and went all over it. But apparently she was not sufficiently impressed by the beauties of her own residence, for afterward her housekeeper confided to her that "that duchess de Montmorenci"—the name which Lady Henry had given herself—"was a disagreeable creature." HOMELY PHILOSOPHY. It isn't always lucky to trust people who trust to luck. Romance is sweet sixteen, religion is sixty if she's a day. Happy is he who never knows when he gets the worst of it. A great achievement doesn't need a brass band accompaniment. Most of us expect better obituary notices than are coming to us. Those who yield to temptation are generally looking for a chance. 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