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TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 26. The first costume pictured above is of striped tweed, in black and white, with black velvet collars and cuffs. The hat is of black felt trimmed with wings and velvet. The second costume is of pale-gray Venetian cloth. The coat is edged with black braid, and the waistcoat of white cloth is thickly braided with very narrow braiding and fastened with tiny silver buttons. IN WHICH THERE IS STRENGTH TWENTY-FIFTH FOR OUTDO The first costume pictured above with black velvet collars and cuffs. The wings and velvet. The second costume is of pale-gra with black braid, and the waistcoat of very narrow braiding and fastened wi SHORT CHAPTER ON DRESS This is the season of the party dress, and we offer below a suggestion in our illustration of one which for originality of design and for simple grace it would be hard to beat. It is made of white silk trimmed with silver sequins and fine white lace and insertion. A large bunch of pale pink roses at the waist and a pale pink ribbon in the hair give the touch of color necessary to complete the effect. Chiffon is again in great favor for evening frocks, all the prettiest of them being made in this material. A charming effect in trimming is obtained with bands of velvet, cut on the cross. There is nothing, perhaps more fascinating in the feminine wardrobe than teagowns and the still more informal negigees worn in deshabilie. Created from almost every conceivable fabric, from rich brocades to chiffon and lace, in every color and known shade of color, trimmed with everything possible from fur to tule, there is no end to the expression of individual taste in these robes worn in the privacy of one's own home, and therefore allowing more scope for personal preferences. In the recent trousseaus of the late autumn and early winter brides there have been some especially beautiful examples of these indoor garments. One in supple scarlet pane velvet trimmed with ermine, and another in emerald green edged with mink, and a third in white lace and turquoise blue satin with a touch of black caracul, are a bit unique, but nevertheless decidedly effective on chill days, when A Pinafore Blouse. snow flies and the wind blows and the sight alone of fur suggests warmth and comfort. These robes may be of the simplest and comparatively inexpensive character, yet be as altogether charming as the most elaborate, indeed, the simpler the lines and the more flowing the better suited are they for the bride, while the matron may properly revel in velvets and supple brocades, with touches of fur or heavy embroideries. Some of those in filmy stuffs have their own linings or underslips, and so, too, have many of the heavier gowns; while others are mere shells, so to put it, to be worn over ornate silk or lingerie underrobes, the latter sometimes more elaborate than the outer robe itself. Teagowns, while handsome in the heavier satins and velvets, are more appropriately made in transparent materials; while lounging robes, in which THE GAZETTE one is seen by one's family and most intimate friends only, may be more simple in outline, although they may be of the heavier materials and distinctly rich and even heavy in appearance. One newly-wed woman has a sumptuous robe to be worn in the privacy of her family circle lined throughout with white caracul and covered outwardly by the softest and deepest of American Beauty colored velvets. It has a bordering outside band of caracul. This is for very cold days, and its owner says that it is a A Party Frock. dream of luxury and well suited to her country home, where she is spending much of her time. A direct contrast to this is a tea-gown made entirely of Valenciennes insertions and darned filet lace in white and cream, to be worn over a pale blue chiffon slip, this last to be in turn worn over an underslip of embroidered mauve satin. This is for use in town. The pinafore blouse is one of the most comfortable and convenient additions to the feminine wardrobe, as it is always ready to lend a special smartness and also a very welcome warmth to any of my lady's net or lace blouses and slips. And one can by repeating the color of the skirt in the pinafore give the fashionable effect of a complete costume. In our illustration we picture a pinafore blouse of specially pleasing design. It may be made very effectively of a good quality of velvetteen, and with the pretty tucks and the strappings of taffeta to match in style it is a most stylish garment. Singapore Coincidence Singular Coincidence. In connection with the death of Dr. Wilkinson, bishop of St. Andrews, a singular coincidence is established, says an English exchange. It is a remarkable fact that all the predecessors of Dr. Stubbs as bishops of Truce have died suddenly. The first occupant of the See, Dr. Benson, after ward archbishop of Canterbury, was taken ill while at service at Hawarden church, and died in a few minutes; Dr. Wilkinson was second bishop of Truro, and he died during a meeting at Edinburgh; and Dr. Gott, the third bishop, died suddenly while giving directions to his chaplain in his study at Trenynth. He Saw Her. Little four-year-old Harold was playing in his yard, which was inclosed by a four-foot fence, when his mother called out: "Harold, have you seen the cow in the next lot?" He answered: "I only saw her hooks and eyes, mamma."—Harper's. In contesting a damage suit by a woman against Willimantic, Conn. Mayor Dunn said she couldn't have put her foot in the hole because he couldn't. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883 AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1908. AN APPEAL SENATOR FORAKER FORETOLD MANY THINGS THAT HAVF. COME TO PASS IN RECENT MONTHS -WHY HE IS THE MAN TO NOM- INATE. GARDNER-WETHERSPOON. Personals, Church, Lodge and Social Notes of the Mahoning Valley. Youngstown, O—Miss Ronie Kelley is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Ervin, of Cleveland,—Mrs. Guy Smith, of Louisville, Ky., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie Smith, returned home, Monday.—A number of our people attended the dance in Erle, Wednesday evening.—Mrs. William Franklin, of East Youngstown, sustained a relapse, Monday, and is very ill.—Mrs. Wilson returned Monday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Richard Wickfield, of Jamestown, H. I. H. Wetherspoon, of Denver, Col. and Jessica, of Jessica City, were married Saturday at 8:30 p. t. in her mother, Mrs. Ree's 523 High street. Rev. J. Blackburn officiated. It was witnessed by a few friends. Supper was served. Those present were: Mrs. J. Holliday, Miss Susie Fisher, Archie Thomas, Will Saunders, Sam Cook, C. W. Swinton, Gus Green, Arthur Holliday and John Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wetherspoon will reside here—William Curry, of New Castle, Pa., was here Monday, Hearn and Rand Rosebush nursery, with Sarah and Hushnall hall—Albert Lewis, who has been ill two months, died Monday evening. He leaves a wife here, and a brother in New York, to mourn his demise.—Miss Violet Robinson, Charles Stewart, Mrs. G, M Fagan, George Martin, William Hall, Mrs. Angie Rose, Mrs. Hawkins, of Covington street; Mr. Martin, of Una avenue; Mrs. Myers, of N. W. avenue; Wm. Hall, Wm. Honesty and H. Butler are conversing—Mrs. Davis, mother of Mrs. Hawkins, arrived Saturday evening. The training D. G., of the western division, T. R. on Monday evening was well attended and proved to be a success. He left for St. Louis. Both nurseries (P. of Y, and H. and H. Rosebud) met Saturday afternoon. Visitors present were: Mesdames R. B. Jackson. Howard Thompson, Leah Smith, H. Lucas, Gibson Gertrude Franklin, Etta Prior, S. B. Jockeau, Phoebe Beeher and P. H. Parker.—Special services were conducted in the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. e church Sunday by Rev. J. Blackburn and Rev. W. C. Goens. Blackburn preached an eloquent sermon in the morning. The special talk by Rev. Goens, to them only, at 3 p. m., proved instructive in mosing the delivery attended. He delivered his farewell sermon at the evening services. Special music was furnished by the choir throughout the day—the Sewing circle met at Mrs. Samuel Boggesg, Thursday afternoon. Next meeting at Mrs. Richard Burton's, Maborhion Avenue Baptist church met Mrs. Gaines Williams', Thursday afternoon and were served an elaborate luncheon. THEY ARE FOR FORAKER. Mississippi Republicans Speak Out In No Uncertain Tones. Jackson, Miss.—If plans made here today mean anything, and from the character of the men, all leaders, it would seem they do, then Senator Foraker will have the Mississippi delegation to the national convention. These resolutions were adopted: "This conference, representing the republican party of Mississippi, sends greetings to the grand old party, and awards them the honor of its mighty principles as enunciated by Chandler, Lincoln, Conkling and Freemont and all the rest, believing that these principles, which have been its shield in the past, are to be its bulwark in the future, and that they can be conserved by the nomination and election of Ohio's gallant son, soldier, orator and statesman, and the candidate of the republican party, Joseph B. Foraker, who unanimously endorse his candidacy, pledging ourselves to do all in our power in an honorable way to secure his nomination and his election to the presidency of the United States." H. C. Smith prop of the Cleveland Gazette. We are in receipt of a coup of your paper containing a bibel article concerning myself and wife and our connection with the Holloway Home at Dayton Ohio after having gone to the trouble and loss of time to convince the Authorities and newspapers of Mansfield that the Holloway Home which we represent is existing and operated at the coroner of Hallard and Germantown st Dayton Ohio by the Holloway Home society, we therefore demand of you a full retraction of the Various articles appearing in your paper concerning myself and wife and a mail a copy to the Holloway Office 277. Basket St. Dayton Ohio to Mrs. Julia. Holloway founder of the above menchione home and mail one also to Geo. R Nevels. 297 Sturgus ave. South. Mansfield, Ohio. Though Shot. Routs a Robber. Lexington, Ky. — Honorably discharged a year ago from the army after 35 years of service, Richard Miller, who had saved $2,490 from his pay, came here to live the rest of his days. A short time ago he became frightened over the financial flurries, withdrawing his money from the bank and hiding it at his home. He was taken to the police station when a man entered and handed Miller a letter which he said had been sent him. As Miller turned his attention to the letter the man drew his pistol and shot the old man in the head. Miller, blinded by the shot, just above the right eye, and the blood from his wound, leaped to his feet and shot the officer. The officer, armed several shots in the direction of his assailant, as nearly as he could judge, and the man beat a hasty retreat from the house without having secured the money. Crawford-Capps Marriage. Buffalo, N. Y.;—The marriage of Miss B. Crawford, daughter of Mrs. M. M. Crawford, of Pittsburg, to Percy E. Cappus, of Philadelphia, took place Wednesday evening, the 15th, at Mrs. E. B. Harris', 176 Laurel street, this city. It was witnessed only by two friends, of both families, Rev. Phillips officiating, Mr. and Mrs. Cappus will be at home in Washington, D. C., after February 1. The bridal party was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Talbert, of Michigan street, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ayers, of Brinkman street, Mr. and Mrs. E. Parker, of West Perry street, and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ayers, of Mrs. and Mrs. N. S. Fairbush's wedding anniversary celebration was a grand success in every way. It was the social event of the new year thus far. He "Carved" Them! Lorain, O.-The A. M. E, revival has been very successful. "Mother" Smith, of Zanesville, lectured to men Sunday afternoon and will talk to the women Tuesday afternoon.-Mrs. Della Mullen has inflammatory rheumatism.-Mrs. J. Robinson and Mrs. Harden are very skillless. Mr. Olie Harden has located in it Friday.-Mr. Brown was "pounded upon by five brutes" upon his wife, on 6th brutes Saturday. In defense he cut severely the most of them, was arrested and jailed. Our people stand by him. PERSONAL, SOCIAL, LODGE, CHURCH, LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES OF IN- TRIEST Norwalk—The Church Aid society was entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hopkins'. A program was rendered. Refreshments served. Mr. John Stoddard and Mrs. Whetsel are ill.—Miss Mamie Lumm, of Sandusky, is visiting Mrs. Ballard and family this week.—Mr. W. Easley gave dance and card party on the 20th. A delicious luncheon was served. Cadiz. Mrs. Minnie Jamison, of Columbus, addressed the W. C. T. U.Friday. Mrs. Jerry Carter and daughter, Gertrude, spent Monday in Steubenville. Revival meetings at Simpson chapel. Rev. Bennett is assisting Rev. Tindull. Miss Susie Mason and Bedil Strothers visited Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard. Killzie White spent Monday in Steubenville. A number of young men spent Monday there. Cambridge—Granville Ford has returned to Pittsburg. Mrs. Hattie Hawzel and Miss Shelton were called to Rendville by the death of a relative.—Rev. Dr. J. S. Ferguson, of Xenia, P. E. held quarterly conference and meeting at the A. M. E. church. Wm. Loggins has the grip.—Owing to the illness of the meeting of meetings commented at Macedonia Baptist church have been postponed. Mrs. Caroline Ford is still seriously ill. McIntyre. A number of young folks attended the skating rink Tuesday night.—Miss Sabinah West visited her parents last week—Rev. D. Burdy, D. P. echeated ably Sunday moring, Rev. D. E. Lewis in the afternoon, and administered sacrament.—Among the parents here Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adams, Mrs. Alonzo Adkins, of Fernwood; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Adkins and Miss Madie Smith, of Parlette—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith moved into their new home last week. Akron. Mr. Wm. Keller and family have the grip. Mr. Louis Hallstock, of Sewickley, Pa., was called here by his father's illness. Mrs. M. E. Collins and daughter, Marie, are me entertained twelve ladies, on the 15th. The out-of-town guests were: Mesdames Sutton, of Chicago, and Dyson, of Walsworth. The revival meetings at the Second Baptist church are quite successful.—Mrs. Jackson, of Day street, is convalescent. Mr. H. Hawley, Mrs. Louisa H. Williams, Mrs. Cordella Archer and Mrs. Isadora Smith are the third. The respondents 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 presents, etc., obituary notices, speeches, resolutions, poetry and inquiries for relations must be paid for by the parents in words to a line. Our rates for display advertisements will be sent on application. Send postal note and not stamps during the warm weather. Steubenville.—Eastern Light lodge had its annual sermon preached at Simpson chapel Sunday, Rev. Foreman officiating.—The meetings at Quinn chapel closed last Friday.—Miss Berthi schanks ams. A. B. Reed will lead the service at the chapel Monday night.—Touissier lodge, K. of P., installation of officers, Friday, under the direction of Deputy N. Howard. The officers are: C. C., M. M. Browne; V. C., S. Wise; M. of F., C. Viney; M. of W, Oscar Reed; M. of H. Browne; M. of E, G. W. Howard; M. of E, G. W. Ambrosa Phillips and Mrs. Sarah Haliburton are convalescing—Mr. Clarence Hunt, of Burgstetown, Pa., was here Sunday.—Mr. Henry Madison has the grip. Mt. Vernon.—Mr. Albert Roy fell last week and painfully injured himself.—Master Donas Goins is much improved.—Rev, Lamb, of Columbus, preached at the morning and evening services at Wayman chapel and at 3 o'clock in the mission and the A. M. E. church took place.—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lathers have returned after visiting a few cities in northern Ohio.—Alfred Tate is ill.—Mr. William Newsome was sick last week.—Mr. James Abrams has recovered from his injuries.—Mr. Henry Nelson went to Springfield last week and the funeral of his sister.—Mr. Dellon of the visiting relatives and old acquaintances.—Miss Mary Crosston and Mrs. George Kees are better. Lima.—The members of St. Paul's church met at the parsonage Friday evening and gave the pastor and wife a splendid donation.—The Sunday school convention of the Second Baptist church met Sunday. A number of visitors were in attendance.—The Aeolian club was highly entertained by Mrs. Anne Burchard. It was Sunday, Miss Grace Byrd turned from Tifflin.—Little Maude Andrews has lung trouble.—Rev. Dr. J. M. Gilmere preached two able sermons Sunday at quarterly meeting.—Miss Francis King's girl friends gave her a slumber party Saturday evening. At 4 a. m. breakfast was served, after which she left for school at Terre Haute. The following were presidents: Bertha Richardson and Letha Mansler. Smithfield.—The second quarter Smithfield.—The second quarterly presidency over by Rev. Dr. Chess, Bungalow.— SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. was a pleasant one. Sunday afternoon and night he preached excellent sermons—Mr. Wm. West has moved his mother, Mrs. James, to Steubenville—Revs. E. H. Harris, W. H. Veney, G. Davis and Mrs. L. Larggrave were unable to attend communion service—Mr. Daniel Bigley is moving into his new home—Mr. John Ford visited Coleran last week—Mr. George Harris was here Sunday—Mr. and Mrs. D. Christian, of Hopeled, visited her parents Saturday and Sunday—Miss Lottle Hargrave, F. and Roy Carter, H. Harris, G. Binns, Wm. and R. Hargrave were in Steubenville last week.—Mrs. E. Carter, S. Benford, E. Brown, and a little daughter of Mrs. D. Fitzgerald are convalescing—Miss Myrtle Ford is sick—Rev. R. R. Cooper, of McIntyre, called Saturday for The Gazette. THE SYSTEM IS BUXTON, IOWA'S, MO OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES—THERE IS NO FIRE PROTECTION THE TOWN'S INHABITANTS BUT SOURCES OF REVENUE Canton.—The Excelsior Literary society met Tuesday, January 14, and elected officers: Geo. E. Dunzloo, president; R. W. Greene, vice; G. P. Titus, Jr., secretary; D. A. Hall, treasurer; Rev. H. F. Fox, chaplain; W. A. Lewis, editor. Much good work is expected—Mr. Geo. Nelson is convalescent; Mr. Lee, the Stebbins' Pride," given by St. Paul's S. Bible class last Friday evening, was a success. The St. Nicholas quartette was quite a feature. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee's little son died Sunday at 1 p. m. Interment Tuesday in Westlawn cemetery.—St. Paul's S. E. elected officers, Sunday; M. I. Pemberton, superintendent; H. C. Jackson, assistant; Alfetta Jackson, secretary; Alice Liggins, assistant; James Titus, secretary; William H. C. Librarian. An entertainment on Friday evening at Mrs. W. R. Smallwood's, for the benefit of a musical and literary club—N. C. Hawkins, of Massillon, was here Monday. Bellefontaine—Mr. Oda Newsome and E. Banks, of Pickrelltown, spent Sunday here—Rev. Toney preached ably to a large congregation Sunday.—Rev. Robertson, of the Second Baptist church, announced a $400 rally for August. The church is divided into three classes: a building committee has been appointed for a new church. The Execsior club met at Mrs. Ellen Burgess' Friday. A small attendance at the W. M. m society meeting Sunday afternoon at Grace church. It should have more encouragement.—Miss Hazel Boyd has returned from Columbus.—Revival services at Grace church will be held. A conference will be held. Sunday, quarterly meeting. Rev. Dr. Gilmere, P. e., will be here Thursday and preach Sunday morning and afternoon.—Lincoln Price, David Newsome, Mrs. Wm. Clark and Mrs. E. Burgle are improving.—Mr. David Newsome wishes to sell his shop on account of ill health.—Mr. David Newsome and Mrs. M. and Mrs. Gable Briston have repaired and nicely decorated their house. Portsmouth—Allen church revival, as well as its Sunday services, were well attended. Mrs. T. W. Woodson's and Mrs. Nettle Freeman's S. S. classes secured the banners. The officers for the year: Lewis Minor, superintendent; Geo. Lash, assistant; Venora Nash, secretary; Bertha Woodson, assistant; Mrs. Wm. Harris, treasurer; Leander Valentine and Raymond Bivens, librarians; Cecil Woodson, assistant; Ethel White, assistant; Mrs. Wm. Harris, chorister; Mrs. Melesman Hailman; T. W. Woodson, Wm. Harris, L. E. White, Martha Valentine, Nettle Freeman, Catherine Williams; Messrs. Fred Minor, Eo. Lash; Misses C. L. Woodson, Jennie Ward, Tyler Turner and L. Valentine—Mrs. Harriet Cooper, Mrs. J. J. Johnson, H. C. Johnson and Miss Ruth Shade are sick—T. E. Woodson, of Dayton, visited his parents recently—Pleasant Green Baptist church had splendid aisles, with Wm. McCann, m. by Rev. B. W. Clark; hollowry meeting at 3 p. m. led by Rev. Lowyr who preached at 7:30 p. m. Revival is still in progress—Rev. Addison Haley has the grip—Mr. Charles Nickols, of Cleveland, is ill. Mrs. Lizzie Jenkins, of Ashland, Ky. is the guest of Miss Martha Washington—Mr. Fred McConnell, of Columbus, visited his brother a few days—Mr. Jesse Hollinsworth is convalescing—Mr. Jesse Banks is in Wm. of the E.'s and Wm. McConnell, C. A. of the K. P. for the ensuing year—On young men have organized a club. Lawrence Johnson, president; Robert Ford, vice; Ernest Fixon, seetary and treasurer; Russell Cross assistant. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS DENIAL Jersey City, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1908.—Editor Smith —My Dear Friend: Will you do me the kindness to publish the following statement: I see by this issue of the New York Age that I am accused of leaving some southern city between two suns for fear of violence. I desire to state emphatically that this is not true. During the month of November, 1908, while at Key West, Fla., I was advised by my instructor and friend to avoid actions that it would be dangerous for me to visit Mobile, Ala, and hold my conference, which was to convene at that point the last of the month. Notwithstanding the threats, etc., I visited Mobile, accompanied by my wife and child, held my conference and left for my home in the open daylight. There is no one living or dead that can truthfully say that I ever left any town between two suns for fear of violence. Very truly yours. A. WALTERS. 1967 Lynching Record. New Orleans, La.—Fifty-six persons were wontally murdered during 1907, compared to 73 in 1906. Forty-nine were Afro-American, four white men and three — Afro-American women. There were double lynchings in five instances and triple lynchings in two. Two of our women formed the principals in one of the double lynchings in seven victims of mob violence were put to death at night and 19 during daylight hours. Heaven lives were sent headlong into eternity on Sundays. Thirty-one were hanged, 17 shot to death, three hanged and shot, two shot and the corpse burned, one shot to tree and shot to death, one beaten to death and another kicked to death. IN UNION THERE IS STRONGNESS IS BUXTON, IOWA'S, MOST OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES-THERE IS THE TOWN'S INHABITANTS ARE BUT SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED COAL CO.—WHY NE-GROES ARE EM-POYED. Buxton, Iowa—Some of the most valuable features of Buxton are the Buxton Concert band, Buxton Wonders (baseball team), and the basket ball team. The Buxton Concert band under the direction of Prof. Richard Oliver as director has made quite a record for itself throughout the middle west. It filled an engagement of one week at the Tri-State Negro fair last summer at St. Joseph, Mo., also like engagement at Moberly, Mo., and has called the call to all grand lodge meetings in the state, not because they are Afro-Americans, but because they play better music. One year they took the grand prize in competition with all the best bands of the state. Prof. Oliver deserves great credit for his fine band. The "Buxton Wonders" made a good record. This team's members are all Afro-Americans and it has beaten a great many. Mo., and Missouri, have been a great many Iowa and Missouri, the basket ball team has just had one season of playing, but has had some very interesting games. The opera house, run in connection with the Y. M. C. A., is the only place where plays can be shown. It is quite modern, having a large, well arranged stage, electric lights and fitted with fire escapes. The state of Iowa is a prohibition state but there is considerable liquor sold. Buxton is no exception to the prohibition. The basket ball team, yet there are several just outside and many "speakeasies" exist right in town. Some of those determined to create disturbance will get their liquor outside of the town and then create their fuss all the way through town until they get home. Anyone who goes hunting trouble in that town can generally find it in great plenty. The news of Buxton and the crowd are broken at the Gazette, a paper. It is edited by A. L. DeMond, pastor of the Congregational church. One great wrong is that it is entirely under the supervision of the superintendent of the coal company. The editorials are inspected by this white man and made to suit his ideas. Often articles submitted for publication are so distorted that they are not recognizable. This paper instead of being a "valueable race journal" has been published. Coal is an advancing sheet, so far has it fallen from its original intent and purpose. No wonder a few of the business men of the community banded together and published the Vindicator. It is to be hoped this paper will fill a long-felt want and give the people of this Negro community all the best race news and the Vindicator and all the advice of a white inspector. Who would concede to Buxton a rank in the progressive towns if they knew that she had no fire protection. Not as much as a bucket brigade is organized to fight fire. With several hundred thousand dollars invested in buildings of different kinds there is not even a fire-plug from which to exist, when a fire begins the only thing to do is to save what you can and when the blaze gets too hot, stand by and see the rest of your hard-earnings licked up by the hungry flames. These conditions make insurance rates very high and in some instances prohibitive. Beyond a doubt the most objectifiable feature of this company is that the people would not buy if they had to spend real money for them. But this is an easy way for the coal company to retain the business, and by such hard labor. In conclusion let Buxton, although populated by black folks, is really a white man's town, run for the benefit of the coal company. It seems that the only reason this company employs our men is that it can get BETTER work out of them with less trouble and expense than with white men. THEY UPHOLD FORAKER! Jacksonville, Fla. — An organized movement among our republicans in this state for J. B. Foraker for president has materialized. It is the purpose of those interested to report at the state convention which will be held in St. Augustine February 6. A telegram received here from Fernandina announced that that county had sent a solid Foraker delegation to the state convention, they having defeated the Taft party in the primary meeting to select delegates to the county convention. Olean, N. Y., Oddities Mrs. O. T. Barnes and children have returned home. Mrs. Brown is visiting. Mrs. Barnes.—Rev. Coffey attended the concert for his benefit at Friendship, Monday night.—Mr. Wm. Dolman is in Hornell.—Mr. Syd. Patterson is home.—Mr. Geo. Richardson has returned.—W. W. Virginia and Mr. Harry Barnes are in Bradford last week.—Oscar, six-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Gillie, was ordained day.—Mrs. Phoebe Vulgum is seriously ill.—The East Olean boys' musical and oyster supper was a success. 2 One Year. $1.50 Six Months. 1.00 Three Months. 50 Subscribers are requested to remit by post- ence money order or registered letter Entered at the postoffice in Cleveland, Ohio as second-class matter. All communications should be addressed: HARRY C. SMITH. Editor and Proprietor THE GAZETTE. Blackstone Building, Cleveland, Ohio Member Ohio Legislature. 1986 to 1989. 1986 to 1989. 1986 to 1989. 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. For President Senator J.B. Foraker A monument is to be erected in memory of George Dixon and his casket was smothered with expensive cut flowers, the price of which would have prolonged his life perhaps quite a few years. If you did not do so last week, read carefully the two editorials in this paper headed "Vital Truths From Within" and "Senator Foraker Wantonly Attacked." Call the attention of your friends to them. That Florida republican whose appeal we publish on our first page is a republican "of the old school" and tells some truths that are worth remembering and impressing upon all those with whom we come in contact these days particularly. Read it carefully and think and talk. It has since developed that the Taft "endorsement" story sent out from Mobile, Ala., and published in the daily papers a few weeks ago, was simply an early campaign lie sent out by federal office-holders. Our people, especially those in the south, will never endorse or support Taft's candidacy for reasons well known to them. That the Roosevelt administration and Taft barrel may, as it seems, finally secure the control of the next state convention, will not prevent Senator Foraker's dividing the Ohio delegation to the next national republican convention. More than several congressional districts will send Foraker delegates. All the tom-tom beating possible will not make Ohio a Taft state. Carry the news to President "Brownsville" Roosevelt. The lynching record for 1907, noted elsewhere in The Gazette today, particularly that part of it which tells how some of the poor innocent souls (for all were only charged with crimes, etc.) were murdered in the "chivalrous" south, shows that even in this day and time that many parts of that benighted section of this country is but slightly (if any) removed from the worst sections of darkest and wildest Africa. And the south is a part of this great country, too—"the home of the free and the brave." It is enough to make the thoughtful and loyal and broadminded tremble. Elsewhere in this paper we are publishing a letter sent to us by Mr. and Mrs. George R. Nevels, to whom we referred in our last issue. They may be what they claim to be, but until we have some PROOF of it beyond their mere statements, we are not prepared to endorse these latter or to retract anything we published in our last issue. We have again written to our ministers in Dayton (as we did a year or more ago) sending them the addresses, etc., the Nevels furnish in their communication, with the request that they look into the matter carefully at once. When they reply, which we trust will be in time for a statement in our next issue, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Nevels will get all that is due them, rest assured. If they are what they claim to be, it certainly will be a pleasure for us to announce the fact. We would much rather have it that way than otherwise. BUXTON, IOWA Thousands of our people, the country over, have been misled for several years by the glowing accounts of what was always referred to with more or less seeming satisfaction as "Buxton, Iowa's Negro town." It has been heralded throughout the country as a sort of "Eldorado" and beside the many who have been enticed there by the flattering newspaper publications, evidently, at least, encouraged by the Consolidated Company, the corporation that owns and controls and "runs" the town and all of its inhabitants in its own selfish interests in THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1908. the way that characterizes the conduct of the most oppressive plantations in the south outside of its larger cities, thousands of others of our people the country over have for a long period looked forward to the time with much pleasant expectancy when they, too, could locate in Buxton, the "Eldorado" of the Afro-American of the central and western parts of the United States, at least. But the truth has at last crept to the surface in our letters from that town published in our last and this week's Gazette—the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth," too. The facts as to conditions, things and people, our correspondent has given, show that Buxton has a number of good features, some advantages, and many miserable disadvantages, that ought not to exist in such a community for a single moment. First, the town should be incorporated and at once. Next, the corporation controlling it should permit its employees to purchase homes. Then it should not discriminate against those who are capable and fitted by long and faithful service, by withholding promotion from them and appointing experienced persons to the places simply because they are white, and paying them higher salaries from money secured from black coal diggers and others, in one way and another. This is manifestly unfair, and insulting in the extreme. The disposition to subordinate Afro-Americans to whites in ALL of the Consolidated Coal Company's Buxton avenues of employment with 80% of the town's 5,000 inhabitants, members of our race, is a shame and an outrage prejudiced persons in the south might be guilty of but which those in the north ought to be shamed out of if there be no better way of dealing with them. The company's store and its order and check system on the same; its refusal to permit trade competition in its or any other of the town's business it wishes to control in addition to the mining of coal; the great bulk (90%) of its store trade from Afro-Americans and yet 40 of its 50 clerks whites; its competent mine employees of color practically refused advancement in the face of long years of faithful service, and the hope of advancement withheld; not one Afro-American employed in the coal company's office force; a "throttled" weekly "race" newspaper; absolutely no fire protection; what is known as "The System"—are all wrong, constituting an outrage such as few dream exists anywhere in the north, at least in so large a proportion. It is clear to be seen that the white Consolidated Coal Company is milking the almost entirely black Buxton cow and doing so in a way characteristic of some of the worst Negro-hating communities in the south. It is, however, somewhat of an improvement on the big stockades of that section which are a part of that most miserable and hellish of crimes, the convict lease system of the southland. VITAL THRUSTS FROM WITHIN. Last fall when we were fighting the Cleveland News and the Leader because of their use of most insulting "mongrel" terms in referring to members of the race, the Cleveland Toilet-paper (Journal) solicited advertisements from them commending the papers to our people, published the same and endorsed said advertisements in its editorial columns, calling on our people of this community to patronize them anyhow and "explaining "that it did so because it needed the money." During the recent campaign when the loyal Afro-Americans were "moving heaven and earth" in a grand and successful effort to encompass the defeat of Senator Foraker's arch enemy, Candidate Burton, this same sheet was published biweekly in his interest, teeming with abuse of the editor of The Gazette, because of his loyalty to our great and good friend, the senator, and the best interests of the race throughout the land, such as no other decent newspaper in this community would have permitted in its columns. Now comes the third and last chapter of a miserable career of less than a year that simply "out-Herods Herod." Last week the Toilet-paper not only declared for the alleged Taft candidacy but actually the temerity to republish two as contemptible lying charges against Senator Foraker as the democrats of nearly twenty years ago could concoct for campaign purposes, and in those days they had an ability to do such miserable things as the result of long practice and experience that makes present day democratic campaign prevaricators look very much like Nelson did when Gans had done with him out west in Nevada some months ago. What is to become of this race of ours if it must continue to contend, in the so greatly unequal battle for progress along all lines, with the multitude of enemies from without, and at the same time ward off such bodyblows in the back from within? Oh! that the mass of our people would but awaken to the seriousness of racial conditions as they exist in this country today, and realize the absolute necessity of immediately ridding the race of traitors who are even more dangerous and harmful than many enemies among the other classes of people. SENATOR FORAKER WANTONLY ATTACKED! Our Washington, D. C., letter elsewhere in The Gazette today gives additional proof of Secretary Taft's dislike for the Afro-American. Read it and think! It does not surprise us in the least because we can never THE NATIONAL LAWMAKERS. Proceedings of the Senate and House of Representatives. Washington.—A bill appropriating $250,000 for an immigration station in Philadelphia was passed by the house on the 20th and gave opportunity for a long debate on the subject of immigration. The senate debated the bill codifying the penal laws of the United States. Washington.—The house on the 21st adopted an amendment to the penal code which makes it a criminal offense for any employee of the government to give out advance information regarding any crop statistics that are authorized by law. The senate's proceedings were devoid of interest. Washington.—In the senate on the 22d Mr. Hansen, the senate's make-up speech in which he declared that the harvester trust is attempting to control the selection of delegates to the national republican convention. The criminal code bill was considered for two hours. The house devoted the day to consideration of the bill to codify the criminal laws. Stockholders Say Phillips Looted Bank Stockholders Say Phillips Looted Bank Cleveland, Jan. 23. -Jnfraudulent making of loans and overdrafts, negligence and gross mismanagement are charged against officers of the defunct Glenville Banking and Savings Co. in connection with the fraud in common pleas court. J. J. Phillips, murdered coal operator, or his executives, are alleged to owe the bank over $100,000, for which, it is claimed, there is no security. It is alleged that Phillips wrecked the bank. Was Beaten by a Detective and Died. THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY. Bradford, Pa., Brevities The Silver Link club's second anniversary celebration decorations were pink and white. Covers were laid for 24 and dinner set in courses. The out-of-town guests were: W. W. Virginia, H. H. Barnes of Olean; Mrs. Ester Johnson of Chicago, and Mr. S. Rev, of Duke Center,—Rev. Coffey, of Olean, was here recently.—Mr. J. Rutherford is in Kane—Mr. Wheeler, of Duke Center, was here last week.—Rev. Mayle, Misses G. Brown, and Belle Smith are ill—Club No. 1, held an entertainment Monday evening. A program was rendered and ice cream served Miss Ellen Kandall of Smithport, and F. W. Collins attended. Declares Law Unconstitutional Kansas City. — Judge McPherson in the United States court here on Monday declared unconstitutional the statute passed by the Missouri legislature in 1907 forcing foreign corporation transfers from transports against them from the state to the federal courts upon pain of forfeiture of their charters. The application of the Rock Island, Santa Fe, the Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Chicago & Alton to prevent John E. Swanger, secretary of state, from enforcing the law was granted by the court. A. Famous Sailor Dies Southampton. — Capt. Benjamin Parker, one of the best known yachting skippers of the present generation, died here Tuesday. For many years he sailed the German emperor's yacht Meteor and won many races. He was awarded by Sir Thomas Ipton to take charge of Shamrock I, and subsequently of Shamrock II in the America's cup contests. An Expensive Experiment. Chicago, Ill.—The affairs of the Commonwealth Savings and Trust bank, an institution organized two years ago as a strictly union labor bank, are to be wound up and the corporation dissolved. The experiment has cost the stockholders about $6,000. They will receive about 60 cents on the dollar. Of the $200,000 required to do business as a state bank, $128,000 had been subscribed. Only about $22,000 was actually paid in. WOMAN KILLED AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR AND HERSELF. Friends of the Woman Claim that She Assisted the Man in His Adversity and When Better Days Came He Scorned Her. New York City — Sweeping through the crowded restaurant which takes up the eighth floor of Macy's department store and into the gentlemen's cafe Wednesday, a tall, stylishly dressed woman bent for a moment over the shoulder of a diner, whispered something in his ear and muff, emptied the contents of the five chambers into his body. As her victim, Frank Brady, a newspaper advertising solicitor, slipped lifeless to the floor, the woman flung the weapon from her and, taking a second revolt from her muff, shot herself first in the head and breast. She died half an hour later. A note found in the woman's purse proved her to be Mrs. Mary Roberts Clark, a manicurist, the widow of a police officer and stepmother of a 6-year-old son, Raymond. Brady was 30 years old and the sole support of a helpless aged mother, for whom he had made a home. The shooting was the culmination of a series of violent quarrels, and according to the woman's intimates, in fulfillment of a threat to murder Brady in a public world, unless he renewed the attention she received she received from him when he was less prosperous and she in a position to befriend him. The police had little difficulty in tracing the tragic story back from effect to cause. The suicide, who was about 30 years old, was Mary McLean when she married John Roberts. When the latter died a year ago she assumed the name of Clark and supported herself and child first as a teacher and then as a theater man and then as a municipal worker of prepossessing appearance and had marked business ability. Last August she made a will in which she provided for the education of her son at a school in Westchester county. While she was in prosperous circumstances and before the death of her husband, Brady had lodgings at her home and she declared that she helped him to the success which he subsequently attained. A few months ago he left her home and made a donation to a charity brought here from New Jersey. Recently Mrs. Clark thought that Brady was evading her and when he called at her home occasionally they quarreled. AMERICAN FLEET LEAVES RIO. Our Battleships Enter Upon the Third Stage of Their Voyage to the Pacific. Rio Janeiro, Brazil—To the booming of guns and the cheers of thousands on the accompanying pleasure craft, the American warships sailed from Rio Janeiro Wednesday, bound for Punta Arenas, on the Magellan strait. Ten days will bring the fleet almost midway on its 14,000-mile cruise to San Francisco, and the ships and the men carried with them the good wishes of the whole Brazilian nation. Not an untoward incident marked the visit of the Americans here. They were feasted and feded, both officers and men, during their sojourn in Rio, and half the population turned out to give them a fitting farewell. As upon the arrival of the fleet, so upon its departure the quays, the public buildings and the hills were crowded with thousands watching the warships uninterrupted. The city's mouth of the bay into the open sea. The president of Brazil, Dr. Penna, came to Rio Janeiro from Petropolis about 11 o'clock and proceeded on the yacht. Silva down to where the warships were lying. He went aboard the cruiser Benjamin Constant, which was in readiness to accompany the American fleet, and made a tour of all the islands. He visited themiral Alencar, the minister of marine, and other high officials, he visited the divisional flagship Minnesota, remaining there about an hour. Admiral Thomas, commander of the flagship, Capt. Hubbard and the American ambassador, Irving B. Dudley, received the officers, and the band played the Brazilian theme in the salon of the Minnesota there was a mutual exchange of greetings. While the president was aboard the Minnesota and during his trip among the vessels salutes were exchanged, and on his departure from the flagship 22 guns were fired. Dr. Penna then returned to a point off Fort Villegagnon to watch the departure of the ships. About 3 o'clock the American fleet began to move, passing out in single column and in inverse order according to divisions, the Alabama leading, the Brazilian navy followed three divisions, composed of three battleships, seven cruisers and three destroyers. Congress. Washington.—In the senate on the 22d Mr. Hansbrough, of North Dakota, made a speech in which he declared that the harvester trust is attempting to control the selection of delegates to the national republican convention, and that he was considered for two hours. The house devoted the day to consideration of the bill to codify the criminal laws. Wants $14,000,000 for the Census. Washington, D. C.—Director North, of the census bureau, has asked the college committee. A census for an appropriation of $14,000,000 to defray the cost of taking the census of the United States for 1910. He said that 3,300 additional clerks were needed in the census bureau, some of them to serve from one to three years. Killed by a Highwayman. Connellsville, Pa.—One man is dead and another is seriously injured, and the result of a holdup at Dunbur, Pa. Wednesday. Both men are foreigners. City's Fire Hose Is Rotten New York City - Testimony that the hose used by the New York department had never been tested for fear it would burst was had Wednesday day from Fire Commissioner Lantry, who was a witness in the inquiry concerning defective hose used in fighting the fire in the Parker building, in which three firemen lost their lives. All the hose was unfit. Endorsed Taft. Fargo, N. D.—The republican state committee of North Dakota on Wednesday declared in favor of nomination of Secretary Taft. OHIO AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE Declaration of Principles. "We are republicans from principle and not because of office or emolument. "As republicans, we demand and insist that equal and exact justice shall be granted to all integral parts of the great body politic. "As loyal and faithful members of the republican party, we have made it possible for victory to be achieved, a result seemed imminent, without and resultant advantages to ourselves. "We are as loyal and as true today as ever, but have grown tired of being considered as pawns in the great game of party politics and are determined to call a halt. "The presidential embroglio in Ohio affords us the opportunity of announcing to the world our convictions and aligning our forces for a triumphant campaign against the combined armies of hatred, prejudice and inference toward us within the party ranks. "President Roosevelt has not been uniformly just and square in his dealings with the Afro-American and cannot be deemed a loyal and true American since his speech in the south wherein he said that he was proud of the fact that his two favorite uncles had fought under the stars and bars during the rebellion. If he was proud of the fact that they fought to keep our forbears in servile bondage and shoot to death the glorious Americans, he is not in a position to recommend to loyal Americans a candidate on the republican ticket for president to succeed himself. "We are faithful to our friends and defenders. We have not forgotten that grand galaxy of heroes, Wendell Phillips, Owen Lovejoy, Garret Smith William Lloyd Garrison, Charles Summer, Henry Ward Beecher, Judge Albion W. Tourgee, Benjamin F. Wade Salmon P. Chase, the immortal John Brown, the sainted Lincoln and those sands of others who suffered in our behalf; and we know that not one of them, if called back to life, would express a feeling of pride that any of his relatives had fought to dis solve the Union and against human freedom. "We are for Senator Foraker, for anything he wants, whether it be president of the United States, reelection to the senate of the United States or retirement to private life. But whatever his personal ambition may be, we believe in the inherent right of every American citizen to "stand pat" whenever any individual, class or organization of man seek his protection, for public life, whether it be the president of the United States or his hero worshipers. "Having the most profound regard and veneration for the late Hon. Alphonso Taft—father of the, present secretary of war—who, as attorney general in the cabinet of General Grant, was a true friend to our oppressed brethren in the south, we regret that duty to our race and country compels us to state that on William H. Taft, distinguished as he is, cannot and will not obtain the support of the Afro-American voters for the high office of president of the United states so long as he stands admittedly the personal candidate of Theodore Roosevelt. While we are aware of the fact that the conditions of his nomination we also believe that conditions and votes will bring about his defeat if nominated. We have reached that point where we would prefer to have in the office of president a man of different political faith, than to elect to that exalted office a supposed political friend who would be false to the basic principles of the grand republican party. "We declare that henceforth and forever, so long as we remain identified with the republican party as firm believers in its principles, and active workers for its success, giving to it our numerical support without which, in many counties, districts and state—and even in the national elections—republican victory would not be possible, the practice of our white republican brethren of getting themselves together, holding starchamber sessions, selecting candidates, deciding questions, etc., and then looking to us to furnish votes, shall no longer be submitted to us, but instead thereof we demand the full recognition in all the councils of the party that our numbers and intelligence represent. The Resolutions. Whereas, The Hon. W. H. Taft, secretary of war, is being announced as a probable candidate for the republican nomination next year for the presidency of the United States, and is being widely heralded, especially here in Ohio, as the one most eligible for that exalted honor and position, and Whereas, The Hon. W. H. Taft, in his speeches at Greenboro, N. C. and Tuskegee, Ala., in 1906, viewed without protest the deplorable discrimination against our people, the undisguised violation of the constitution, in the matter of disfranchisement of colored citizens, at least condoning the same, and Whereas, The Hon. Wm. H. Taft, after the dismissal without honor of 167 innocent colored soldiers as a victim of the alleged Brownville publicly branded them as criminals, though they had not been tried, and though the entire military machinery of the government had been unable to prove their guilty or justify their unmerited punishment, therefore be it. Resolved, That we, as law-abiding American citizens, loyal first to our families and race, next to our country and the republican party, do hereby voice our protest against a consideration of the Hon. W. H. Taft as a republican presidential candidate, for his speeches condoning constitutional violations, notwithstanding the special plank in the republican platform of 1804, indicate a lack of republican principle, courage, integrity, and because his indorsement of the dismission of 163 brave and meritorious soldiers, among other grays] in the service of their country, in Indian wars and the Spanish-American war, shows weakness and prejudice rather than that broad spirit of impartiality, conservatism and justice which should characterize an aspirant for the greatest honor of our party and nation. Furthermore, Be it resolved, that we call upon our brethren throughout this great state, particularly, and the country to join in our protest and warning to all republicans who support the Hon. W. H. Taft for anything at this time, that they are thus forfeiting the good will and support for the future of all loyal members of our race. Hon. Harry C. Smith, of Cleveland, was elected chairman of the state executive committee and head of the Ohio Afro-American league. Other members of the committee: Rev. J. M. Glmere, Cleveland; Prof. W. P. Dabney, Clincinnati; A. J. Riggs, Springfield; Dr. W. G. Wren, Columbus; Rev. C. D. White, Steubenville; Rev. W. O. Harper, Dayton; Dr. S. J. Jordan, Chillcothe, and Hon. C. L. Maxwell, Xenia. State central committee: Walter S. Thomas, chairman; Rev. E. L. Gilliam, of Columbus; J. S. Atwood, Ripley; Rev. H. H. Hatcher, Dayton; (the four from the state at large) Rev. T. W. Woodson, Dayton; J. E. Brown, Zanesville; Rev. Primus Alston, Lima; Rev. M. C. Mulcher, Mechanicsburg; Prof. Horace Talbert, Wilberforce; Dr. S. C. Clemens, Rev. C. S. Williams, Washington C. H.; Hon. W. R. Stewart, Youngstown; A. G. Moore, Richard H. Jones, Akron; E. C. Berry, Athens; W. E. King, Columbus; Rev. J. M. Gilmore, Cleveland; D. C. Fisher, Lorain; Rev. W. W. Grimes, Sandusky. Advisory committee: Mr. Clifton Loudin, Columbus; Rev. John W. Gazaway, Zanesville; Col. Samuel S. Clements, Steubenville; Mr. Jesse Turner, Mt. Vernon; Rev. W. E. Watson, Troy; Mr. Francis Poston, Dayton; L. O. Harris, Circleville; Dr. T. W. Burton, Zanesville, and others. All Foraker and other republican clubs and political organizations among our people in the state should affiliate with the Ohio Afro-American league. Read its "declaration of principles" and resolutions elsewhere in this paper and if they meet your approval, write to the editor of The Gazette, chairman of the executive committee and head of the league, and he will enroll your organization with those on the list. Let us work in union and harmony with an eye single to results of the kind desired and made plain in the state conference of our leading men of Ohio in Columbus on May 15. AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY. 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: Dayton, Zanesville, East Liverpool, London, Ravenna, Plqua, Sidney, Kenton, Newark, Chillicothe, Springfield, Urbana, Sandusky, Youngstown, Hamilton, Wellsville, Toledo, O.; Pittsburg, Allegheny, Oil City, Tittusville, Newcastle, Sewickley, Sharon, Pa.; Clarksburg, Wellsburg and Parkersburg, W. Va., and other places where we have some. Write to the editor of The Gazette, Blackstone building, Cleveland, O., and terms will be sent promptly. Our readers will 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. PLEASE notify us at once if your Gazette fails to arrive as regularly and satisfactorily as it should. We do our best to give perfect service but unless The Gazette's subscribers co-operate by keeping us informed of any difficulty they may have, we cannot give the perfect service that we try to. Everybody Reads The Old, Reliable GAZETTE ARE YOU One of Its Many Subscribers? Local News 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.) Purchase 'The Gazette' De Hoff's News Depot, No. 581 Central avenue, near corner Sterling avenue. Open Sunday. C. C. Johnson, 3315 Central avenue S. E. F. Valentine's Grocery Store, No. 366 Central avenue, between Perry and Harmon streets. J. S. Hall's Jewelry Store, No. 3121 E. Central avenue S. E. C. C. Johnson, 3315 Central avenue S. E. Mesdames Frances, Joseph Moore and a lady friend, of Lorain, were in the city Monday. Capt. James H. Starkey was critically ill when The Gazette went to press on Thursday. Pneumonia. W. L. Anderson, D. G. T. R., of Cincinnati, was in the city last week in the interest of the organization. Mrs. Hackley, of 2316 E. 63d street, mother of Messra, Joseph Charles and Fred Hackley, was critically ill the first of the week. W. N. Alexander, who returned to the city recently, will leave next week to visit relatives in Washington, D. C. Lunch from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m., 20 cents. Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p. m., at Z club dining room, No. 12 Hickox street (up stairs). $15 tail-made suits for spring, 1908. Others $17.50 up. Write for free samples and fashion plates today. H. THOS CALLOWAY, tailor, $3634 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Wm. Green, one of our oldest residents of the East End, familiarly known as "Pap" Green, has been very ill at Charity hospital for about two weeks. He was operated upon last week and is improving steadily. James Coleman, ventriloquist, of this city, writes The Gazette from Texas that he is occasionally traveling with shows and having more or less exciting experiences with the Negro-haters of that section. He tells of his experiences with people, and says conditions for them are worse in the south today than at any time since the war of the rebellion. Dr. J. K. Nickens, of Fort Smith, Ark., who has traveled extensively with a stercopticon exhibition, in the interests of Negro enterprises and religious and educational institutions, is in the city showing the progress of the race in the south. Dr. Nickens entertained crowded houses at Cory chapel, Mt. Zion, Antioch and St. Andrew's churches recently, to the detainment of a will prize will arise if you fail to hear him discuss the subject "Where the Negro's Money Goes." The Dear Boys' club inaugurated a series of dances at Woodliff hall on Thursday evening week. Harvey Johnson's popular orchestra furnishes the music. Two prizes, of $2.50 each, are awarded to the couple dancing the best waltz and two-step. On future Thursday evenings, beside cash prizes many pretty and novel dances, with favors, in which those attending will participate will be presented. The theater will feature the Thursday evening dances a feature which all will not only seek but enjoy. The best of order will be preserved and all made welcome. A musical sketch, composed by Master Fred Seelig, will be given by the Junior Haydn club, of St. Andrews' church, for the benefit of the Cleveland Protestant Orphan asylum, on Friday evening, January 31. As the institution is one of the few public, or so-called quast-public, institutions of this city that treat our people fairly, and as this entertainment is one of the appreciative acts our people have done, we will be the year for all such institutions of this community, it should be attended' en masse. The admission price is only twenty-five cents, and the program starts promptly at 8 p. m. Those who are promoting this benefit are entitled to a great deal of praise. As a race, we cannot expect to continue receiving benefits from such institutions without any return whatever. Be our mite ever so small, the disposition and effort back of it will show proper appreciation and place us in the hearts of those in charge of said institutions and all people of this community. All of our people of this city should see to it that the Junior Haydn club's benefit on the 31st is the grand success it ought to be. All honor to the young folk in taking the initiative in this matter. Do you know That the "Old Reliable" GAZETTE was established 25 Years Ago------ andthatithhasbeen issued every weekontime since? THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1908. Buy direct from the manufacturer, Fit and satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Suits $15 and up. Write for free samples to day. H. THOS. CALLOWAY, tailor, 3636 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Our local ministers' union recently unanimously adopted the following resolution: "The Colored Ministers union commends United States Senator Joseph B. Foraker for his many course in the face of great opposition to secure a hearing for the discharged men of the 26th U. S. infantry who over the longestest certain of citizens of that place by the certain President Roosevelt in 1906, and who subsequently discharged "without harm by him. We also commend those members of the senate investigating committee who agreed with Senator Foraker on the report made to the senate on the evidence adduced in the hearing before the committee. We believe that Senator Foraker rendered not only to the discharged soldiers, but also to the whole colored race and the nation, a service which entitles him to the fullest confidence and support of every self-respecting colony. We recognize him as an able and faithful statesman, safe legislator, true patriot and man of great executive ability, and believing him to possess the requisite qualifications for the high office of president of the United States, we cheerfully pledge him our united support for this high and important trust and we also urge our brother ministers in all denominations to speak out in commendation and endorsement of Hoh Joseph B. Foraken." JUST BY THE WAY. News Items Boiled Down and Condensed. The Traders and Mechanics' bank, of Pittsburg, a state institution with a capital of $100,000, has closed its doors. John Ganzel, captain and first baseman of the Cincinnati baseball club last year, has signed a contract to be the manager and manage the team the coming season. One hundred unemployed carpenters of Philadelphia called on Mayor Reyburn and urged him to do all in his power to secure them work, either municipal or otherwise. The legislature of North Carolina has convened in special session, having been called by Gov. Glenn to make a change in the railroad rate fixing the rate of fare at 2¼ cents a mile. George S. Bowden, republican national committee member from Virginia, former member of congress and clerk of the United States court for the Eastern district of Virginia, is dead at his home in Norfolk. Ex-Secretary Shaw states that he has not resigned from the presidency of the Carnegie Trust Co. of New York City, but has contracted to sell his holdings in the company, and if paid according to terms, would resign on March 1. In San Francisco Judge Dunne dismissed a lawsuit against David F. Walker, president of the wrecked California Safe Deposit and Trust Co., in connection with the disappearance from that bank of securities valued at $205,000. The complaint of assault preferred by Edmund J. Kelly, a photographer, against Count Szechenyf, the flance of Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, which was to have been heard in a New York police court, was withdrawn before the time set for the hearing. The flance was valued between $1,200 and $1,500 which no duty was paid when they were brought in from Europe by Mrs. Theodore P. Shonts and her daughter were found by customs officials who searched the Shonts residence at New York City. Albany, N. Y.—Gov. Hughes Tuesday night publicly declared his attitude toward the movement in favor of his nomination for the presidency, in a letter to James S. Lehmaler, of New York, acknowledging notification of the resolution of endorsement recently passed by the Republican club and appointing the evening of Friday of next week for a meeting with the club, at which time he intimates he still more definitely declare himself. Mr. Hughes says, "I do not seek office, nor shall I attempt to influence the selection or vote of any delegate. The state administration must continue to be impartial and must not be tributary to any candidacy." Jackson, Miss.—In the two houses of the Mississippi legislature on Tuesday Congressman John Sharp Williams was elected to the United States senate to succeed H. H. D. Money, whose term expires March 4, 1911. Edmond F. Noel was inaugurated as governor of Mississippi in the presence of one of the largest crowds that ever assembled at the capital. Gov. Noel delivered the shortest inaugural address on record in this state, his speech lasting but 12 minutes. Widow No. 1 Gets the Money. Boston, Mass.—An unusually sensational will case in which three women claimed a widow's share of the estate of the late millionaire Joseph A. Greenwood, was decided by Judge George in the probate court Monday in favor of Mrs. Greenough No. 1, who, prior to her marriage to Greenough in 1874, was Miss Martha Higgins. Judge George ordered a partial distribution of the estate, amounting to $300,000, to the first Mrs. Greenough and the next of kin. Lecturer Died Suddenly Worcester, Mass.—Charles M. Smith, aged 65, veteran of the civil war, and widely known among Grand army men as a lecturer on the story of his escape from Andersonville prison, and the story of Park Congregational church after partaking of a supper there last night, dying immediately. Shaw Resigns as President. New York City—Leslie M. Shaw has resigned the presidency of the Carnegie Trust Co., which he assumed last March on his retirement from the treasury portfolio at Washington. In explaining his resignation last night Mr. Shaw said that he had "small differences" with Charles C. Dickinson, chief owner of the trust company. American Officers Feasted. Rio Janeiro, Brazil.—The Brazilian minister of foreign affairs, Baron Rio Branco, gave a magnificent banquet last night to the officers of the American fleet. THE Dear Boy's Club Dances Every Thursday Evening at Woodliff Hali Cash Prizes, Pretty Dances With Favors, Etc Harvey Johnson's Orchestra Popular Prices Popular Resort Terrell Bros'. Cafe & Pool Room And Bowling Alley 2242 Scovill Av., Cleveland, O. Special pleasure attractions weekly in both pool room and bowling alley EVERYBODY WELCOME. MRS.O.J.HUGGINS' Ice Cream Parlor The Very Best Candies, Cigars and Ice Cream Sodas Regular Sunday Dinner and Lunches at All Hours During Day & Evening 2435 Central Ave. Cleveland, Ohio. WHEN You Want a Good Meal CALL ON J.W.CRAWFORD 2845 Central Ave. Sunday Dinners a Specialty Headquarters for Fried Oysters Or In Any Style Give Us a Call, Fine Cigars and Soda Fountain J. W. Crawford, Prop. Bell, 389 X B JOHN S. HALL, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER. REPAIR N G A SPECIALTY. Bell- forth 1003 X. 629 Central Ave. CLEVELAND, Q. The only Afro-American jewelry store in the city. Edward R. Van Dross SIGNS Barber Pole Striping & Painting Fair Dealing and Honest Prices FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" So STRAIGHTENKS KINKY or CURLEY you can pick up it in any style designed consistent with your Ford's Hair. Formula was formerly a hair preparation known to us that the only safe preparation is shown above. It uses makes the most sturdy pliable and easy to comb. 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He pointed toward a whitewashed mud house on whose exterior was painted: "BIGGEST BEER IN TOWN, 5c." The woman eagerly turned to look. Then she froze the horrid man with a glance and did not speak to him again during the whole trip. GENEALOGICAL. The Bull-Pup—I suppose this is what they call a family tree. At Last. Mrs. Newed (excitedly—O, Henry! I’ve just discovered why your poems are always returned by this magazine! Mr. Newed (a near-poet)—Indeed? Mrs. Newed—Yes, indeed! Why, here’s the answer in plain print: “No contributions will be returned unless stamps are furnished,” and you, you old goose, always send the stamps! Coffee Finally Had to Go. The way some persons cling to coffee even after they know it is doing them harm, is a puzzler. But it is an easy matter to give it up for good, when Postum Coffee is properly made and used instead. A girl writes: "Mother had been suffering with nervous headaches for seven weary years, but kept drinking coffee. 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Miners of Montana and Wyoming Came With a Present of $2,700. Indianapolis, Ind. — Perhaps the most eloquent speech President John Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers of America, ever made was delivered Tuesday afternoon before the national convention when he declined to accept a personal gift of $2,700 tendered him by the miners of Montana and Wyoming as a token of their appreciation of his efforts to make their condolences. As he spoke tears came to his eyes. "Give it to Mrs. Mitchell and the children," he said. Thomas Gibson, president of the Montana miners, had come to the platform carring a draft for $2,300. He said the draft was backed by a smaller amount which would bring the amount up to $2,700. "We do not come with a loving cup," he said, "but we feel it is our duty to give some testimony of our appreciation of what President Mitchell has done." President Mitchell then arose. As he spoke he seemed ready to break down. "Gentlemen of the convention and particularly the miners of Montana and Wyoming, I cannot explain to you how I appreciate this expression of goodwill. I don't know what to do. I don't want the money. If I could ask you to take it back and give it to the men who sent it here and feel sure they would know I appreciate their confidence as much as though they had given me as many millions as they would have given me about it. I prefer that you take the money back, but if you cannot do that without danger of giving offense to the good people who sent it to me, then send* it to Mrs. Mitchell and let her use it to educate our boys." The draft will be sent to Mrs. Mitchell. W. B. Wilson in his eighth financial report as secretary-treasurer of the miners' organization congratulated the miners on the growth of their union and the condition of the national treasury. One year ago there was no hand $367,960. There is now $390,000. Wilson said there should be in the treasury not less than $10,000,000 in case of a general strike. With his annual report President Mitchell submitted a series of statistical tables indicating the growth, progress and achievements of the organization during his presidency. The average paid up m-employees has increased from 9,751 in 1897 to 253,726 in 1907. The increase last year was 35,305. IN CASE OF A WAR Uncle Sam Has Enough Rifles to Equip 781,000 Infantry. Washington, D. C. — Brig. Gen. Crozier, chief of the bureau of ordinance, in a statement made Tuesday to the house committee on military affairs gave some interesting information concerning the government's preparation for the future. He said that the United States has now on hand enough rifles to equip 731,000 infantry. The Krag-Jorgensens, of which there are 400,000, are being replaced rapidly by the new weapon known officially as the model of 1906 of which 331,000 already are in use. As fast as the 1903's are distributed the Krags are stored for emergency use by volunteers, or apportioned among the several militias. Gen. Crozier said that if the government and private factories were run two shifts a day, in new, new rifles could be turned out daily. The United States has on hand 60,000,000 rounds of Krag-Jorgensen ammunition and 22,000,000 rounds of ammunition for the new model. Gen. Crozier said, relative to certain items in the $4,000,000 appropriation asked for by the ordinance department, that experiments are going forward constantly for the determination of the most effective and least dangerous explosive, and he intimated that considerable progress had been made. Barking Dog Saved Woman's Life. Latrobe, Pa. — When the barking of a pet dog awoke Mrs. Mary Allison, of Kingston, near here, early Tuesday, she was almost suffocated by smoke and flames that were bursting through the walls of her room. The dog had leaped upon the bed in which she and her two children were sleeping and with its teeth stripped the blankets and sheets from the bed before the woman was aroused. Congress. Washington.—The house on the 21st adopted an amendment to the penal code which makes it a criminal offense for any employee of the government to give out advance information regarding any crop statistics that are authorized by law. The senate's proceedings were devoid of interest. Judge Who Was Disbarred Dies. New York City.—A man who died Sunday at Newark, N. J., where he had been living under the name of "J. J. Cary." was on Tuesday identified as ex-Justice Thomas W. Fitzgerald, of the court of special sessions in Brooklyn, who was recently removed from the bench and disbarred from the practice of law. Yankes Cruiser to Go to Hayti. Washington, D. C.—Because of the disturbed condition in Hayti and for the protection of American interests it has been decided to send the cruiser Des Moines to that island. Two Rebaters are Fined $1,000 Each. Kansas City, Mo—Davis H. Kresky and Wm. A. McGowan, who pleaded guilty to obtaining rebates in violation of the United States laws, were fined $1,000 each by Judge McPherson in the federal court Tuesday. They were indicted two years ago. Bryan Speaks for Beckham. Frankfort, Ky. — The climax of William J. Bryan's visit to Frankfort was reached Tuesday when he spoke to the democratic members of the legislature behind closed doors, advocating for the governor, Beckham United States senator. appeal to the Well-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing. 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Bristow, who was sent by the war department to investigate the relations existing between the Panama Railroad Co. and the steamship lines operating on the Pacific coast, with a view to ascertaining whether the government ought to engage in the steamship business in the Pacific coast in order to preserve the business of the Panama route and furnish traffic for the government steamers plying on the North Atlantic side. The report contains interesting data gathered by Mr. Bristow and recommendations which may give the canal commission some important legislative points to consider in connection with the building of the canal. It is shown that the government is facing a rather serious condition of affairs, in that the traffic over the Panama railroad from Panama to San Francisco which will practically mean the extinction of trade between San Francisco and New York by steamer route by the time the canal is built. The business at the Pacific terminal of the railroad has been reduced one-half since the government took charge. Last year but 15,000 tons of freight were transported over the railroad from Panama to Colon. At the present time most of the steamers operated by the government on the Atlantic are compelled to return north in bailout. The traffic depression is mainly due to the action of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co., which has been refused an exclusive contract with the Panama railroad. A contract formerly existed by which through bills were issued to the Pacific Mail Co. but, as this was an overt contract the secretary of war deemed it proper to cancel it. The steamship company advised the government that they would be willing to improve the service on the Pacific coast and put on new steamers if the government would give them the exclusive right to shut out some foreignships of certain lines north from Panama. The secretary of war did not feel justified in doing this and the reef has to a great failing off of eastbound business from the Pacific coast states to New York by the Panama route. FORAKER ADMITS DEFEAT. He says Taft Will Have Ohio's Delegates at Large, but Will Try to Secure District Delegates. Cincinnati, O.—To fight for the district delegates to the national convention from Ohio's 21 congressional districts and to allow Secretary Taft to have the four delegates at large without a contest is the first step toward a viewpoint Monday by Senator Foraker, who arrived home from Washington. He maintains that the call for the state convention is illegal and that therefore he will not take part in the selection of its delegates. After the convention there had been no "overtures of peace," either to or by him, he said: "So far as the state convention is concerned, I have not changed my opinion that the call for it is illegal and unjustly burdensome. On that account, I have heretofore announced, I shall not make any effort to comply with its terms. "Of course the delegates selected to the state convention will all be for Taft, for there will be no opposition. This does not apply, however, to the congressional districts. They are under the control of the state central committee, and by anything the state convention may do. Each district will elect its own delegates in its own way. What the districts may do remains to be seen." Florence, Col. — Bodies of three of the four Italianists whose disappearance from this city in the last three months has baffled the police, were found Monday, buried 150 yards from the home of Antonio Nernino, who is under arrest charged with the murder of four persons. The corpses and a body of Michelle Nernino was a partner of Nernino in a market gardening business; Ercola Buffetti, an employee at the garden, and Mrs. Frank Palmetto, who had been Nernino's housekeeper. Minichello's throat had been cut from ear to ear. Buffetti had been struck on the head with an ax, his hands being killed. The woman also being killed is on the head. A search is now making for the body of the fourth missing person, a brother of Minichello. Congress. Washington. — A bill appropriating $250,000 for an immigration station in Philadelphia was passed by the house on the 20th and gave opportunity for a long debate on the subject of immigration. The senate debated the bill outlying the penal laws of the United States. Two-Cent Fare Law is Knocked Out. Philadelphia, Pa. — The 2-cent railroad fare law now in force in Pennsylvania was on Monday declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court, an opinion affirming the decision of the common pleas court of Philadelphia rendered last September. 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